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I’ll be running a Kickstarter to print this comic book starting next week! Monday, April 6-Wednesday May, 6.
Read more about the story here: duachakaher.com/the-collection…
Gift Ideas for Artists
Hello all!
With the holiday season coming around the corner I thought I’ll post something a little different today. I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for people who are planning to buy something for their artist friend/family member, but don’t know where to start! These are just a few things that I’ve come up with or would personally love to receive as a gift.
1) Tools – It never hurts to have more tools! Of course, these are our essentials to making great art! Depending on the type of medium your person uses or the level at which they are at in their career, you might consider purchasing some of these:pensbrush
What to include in an Illustration Portfolio?
I listen to a lot of videos from children's book illustrator Will Terry. He gives great advice about illustration in general. Here are some notes I took from his video on the kinds of work you can include in an illustration portfolio. You can view his video here:
What to include in an illustration portfolio:
Spots, vignettes, spreads, full page illustrations
Full color, black and white, monochromatic color schemesAges: adults, teens, children, babiesRace/Ethnicity: Asian, African American, Native American, etc.Groups of people: family, friends, classmates, different occupations...show them doing something togetherAnimals (with human charac
General Art Advice
Some general advice I've obtained from listening to art podcasts.
1. Make great art.
2. Create everyday/carry sketchbook with you.
3. Consume great art (borrow/copy).
4. Learn and improve. Always outdo yourself and enjoy what you do, but don't settle.
5. Set goals. Plan for things to happen.
6. Surround yourself with positive/talented people.
7. Don't wait around for people to shape your own career because it hasn't been chosen/published.
8. You have to live a great story to tell a great one. Take risks, have adventures, live a life that's worth telling, do the things that's more interesting.
9. Work on your craft (keep practicing).
10. Kee
Children's Book Conference
Benefits of Attending a Children's Book Conference
1. Informs you on the publishing industry/vocabulary
2. Hearing professionals speak lets you know where you fit/where your work lands in the industry
3. You get to meet other illustrators/authors
4. Networking
Start off with regional/chapter events or small conferences, then move on to larger conferences.
Things to do after attending a Children's Book Conference
1. Make sure you schedule an extra day off
2. Set reminders on your calendar if you have to call an editor a week after the conference
3. Organize notes into a format you can read later; create "later" and "now" piles
4. G
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