Want To Be An Illustrator?

Starting out as an illustrator can feel overwhelming, and if you're feeling that way, you're definitely not alone. When I was just beginning, I had more questions than answers: How do you find clients? What should go in a portfolio?

How do you even begin to price your work?

This page is everything I wish someone had handed me when I was starting out. It’s a step-by-step guide filled with straightforward, practical advice to help you build—and maintain—a thriving illustration career.

Agents for Illustrators: What They Do and How to Get One

As you build your illustration career, you may be wondering whether you need an agent — and how to actually get one. I’ve been represented by both an illustration agency and a literary agency, and I can say with full confidence that having an agent has been one of the most valuable parts of my career. But before we dive into the process, let’s start with the basics. What Does an Agent Actually Do? An illustration agency (sometimes called an art representative) or literary age

Ismani Sun

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