| How to Grow as an Illustrator Contributor(s): Fleishman, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581154798 ISBN-13: 9781581154795 Publisher: Allworth OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: Inspiring, practical, and supportive, "How to Grow as an Illustrator" helps artists find professional and personal support in the struggle to stay creative and make money in their field. Behind-the-scenes interviews with more than sixty of today's most fascinating illustrators reveal how they have kept growing as artists and as individuals. Topics include defining yourself as an illustrator; the significance of art education; mechanical skills vs. conceptual skills; balancing personal and professional lives; dealing with failure; marketing and promotion; how to embrace change; how to stay motivated; and much more. This motivational guide provides real-world guidance and advice for illustrators at every stage of their careers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Graphic Arts - Illustration - Design | History & Criticism - Design | Essays |
| Dewey: 741.602 |
| LCCN: 2007012919 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.06" W x 8.96" (0.88 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inspiring, practical, and supportive, How to Grow as an Illustrator helps artists find professional and personal support in the struggle to stay creative and make money in their field. Behind-the-scenes interviews with more than sixty of today's most fascinating illustrators reveal how they have kept growing as artists and as individuals. Topics include defining yourself as an illustrator; the significance of art education; mechanical skills vs. conceptual skills; balancing personal and professional lives; dealing with failure; marketing and promotion; how to embrace change; how to stay motivated; and much more. This motivational guide provides real-world guidance and advice for illustrators at every stage of their careers. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. |