Illustrator

WHat does an illustrator do

• Create images that communicate information.
• Create images for books and magazines.
• Create images for greeting cards.
• Create images to sell products.
• Create detailed scientific illustrations.

illustrator skills

• excellent drawing and IT skills
• creativity and imagination
• an eye for detail and design
• self-promotional skills
• be able to work to a brief

How to Learn Illustration

• Most people go to an art or graphic design school.
• You need to learn how to tell a good story.
• You need to learn to be creative.
• Finally, you must practice, practice, practice!!

Edward Gorey

Where Illustrators work

• Most Illustrators are free lance.
• They usually work at home or a studio.

illustration groups

• Association of Illustrators
• Society of Illustrators
• American Society of Architectural Illustrators

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