Preparing for the Illustration Industry

Part of the Make Art Work series this workshop is designed to support illustrators, artists and creatives who want to move into commercial illustration, helping them to understand where their work fits and how to take the next step towards building their dream creative career.

Illustration is a broad and varied industry and finding your place within it can feel unclear. This session focuses on helping you identify your strengths, define your direction and begin shaping a professional pathway that works for you.

What We’ll Cover

Raising your awareness of commercial illustration and the many areas you can work in.
Identifying where your work fits in the industry so we can ensure you get to create the work you enjoy creating.
Building a solid portfolio of work that will get you noticed.
Creating a personal brand that makes you stand out from the crowd.
Establishing a social media presence that keeps your work fresh and accessible to potential clients.

What To Expect

Friendly, practical advice.
Feedback on your portfolio.
Real-life case studies and examples from an industry professional.
Supportive space to discuss your practice and receive informed feedback.
Time to ask questions and get feedback.

Who It’s For

Anyone who wants to start working in illustration – from children’s books to album covers.

What You’ll Leave With

You’ll walk away with the skills, confidence and tools to create an industry facing creative identity and portfolio unique to you that will allow you to approach clients and get work.