Illustration Business tips

Holli Conger  is a digital and dimensional illustrator who illustrates in a whimsical style suitable for any application of illustration. From magazine, greeting cards and advertising, to CD covers, packaging and children’s books, Holli approaches each project with whimsy and creativity guaranteed to put a smile on any child’s (and parent’s) face. (text taken from Holli's website)

I adore her style and the fact she is very liberal with advise on how to get started (or improve) in the illustration business.

This month she is posting illustration business tips on her blog. Every day of december there is a new article containing a wealth of information!

So far, topics have been:

• how to find clients 

       (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/1-how-do-i-find-clients.html)

• how to balance family and career 

       (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/2-balancing-career-family.html)

• finding your style 

       (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/3-find-your-style.html)

• the process start to finish on a job 

       (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/4-process-working-start-to-finish.html)

• taking on work for “exposure” or less pay 

        (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/5-paying-your-dues.html)

• going freelance  

        (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/6-going-out-on-your-own.html)

• setting up your studio 

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/7-setting-up-your-studio.html)

• promotion  

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/8-promotion.html)

• to get an agent or not 

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/9-to-get-an-agent-or-not.html)

• keeping your jobs organized 

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/10-keeping-your-jobs-organized.html)

• negotiating rates 

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/11-negotiating-rates.html)

• contracts 

          (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/12-contracts.html)

• easy color palettes 

          (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/13-easy-color-palettes.html)

• social media  

         (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/14-social-media.html)

• laying out and mailing a postcard 

          (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/15-laying-out-and-mailing-a-postcard.html)

• diversity 

           (http://agirlwhocreates.com/2010/12/16-diversity.html)

Topic for the next 2 days: tips on art licensing

Go take a look at her blog!

Holli is even giving away a 3 month illustration marketing consultation.

Which aspiring illustrator wouldn't be over the moon receiving one of those? I know I would be!