Why does the modern illustration market seem to be in a slump? Adrian Shaughnessy offers some thoughts on DesignObserver.com. His article, Graphic Design vs. Illustration is very thought provoking (despite his overuse of big fifty-dollar words). There are also some really good comments posted by readers who echo the problem but draw different conclusions.From the article:"The professional world of...
A must-read for any aspiring freelancer.Thanks to NO!SPEC for the link....
With comic book sales in a slump and with newspaper readership steadily dropping, is it possible to be successful in comics or cartoons these days?Certainly. In recent years a few have become quite successful, thanks to the internet. The internet is opening brand new doors for comics creators to explore. But while some doorways eventually lead to success,...
Things are pretty hectic right now, but I'm committed to keeping this blog going. So I'll just take a moment and mention a few websites that have been really helpful to me in promoting my work and getting clients. Maybe they'll be helpful to someone else who reads this.First, two websites where you can showcase your work to art...
Here's a terrific artist resource: Media Artist Secrets. With a blog, podcast, and message board, Franklin MacMahon has built one of the most informative and encouraging sites I've come across for creative professionals (despite the cheezy clouds). As his homepage reads, "Media Artist Secrets is dedicated to helping you dramatically advance your creative career - Welcome to The...
Life's been pretty crazy lately. The last 48 hours have included freelance projects, remodelling my bathroom, computer network problems, cleaning out my storage room, and re-arranging furniture to make room for my fiance's stuff once we're married.But that's not going to stop me from posting a neat link. Chris Browne of "Hagar the Horrible" fame (pictured below) has...
