Want to become an illustrator? 5 things you need to do before even touching a pencil | Episode 61

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When you first discover illustration, you may not be ready to start learning how to illustrate, much less start trying to understand the business of illustration! Between that spark of initial discovery and starting to learn illustration, there's a gap that gets overlooked by almost all experts. In this video I offer 5 starting points for those who are in this gap, this exciting period after just realizing that illustration exists!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Where should I start if I want to become an illustrator?
03:43 - Starting Point 1: Find inspiration
06:45 - Starting Point 2: Find your heroes
10:14 - Starting Point 3: Study the market
12:58 - Starting Point 4: Research the techniques
18:00 - Starting Point 5: Keep a Journal
20:50 - What part of the journey are you on?
21:27 - Bonus Tip: Have an open mind and appetite for learning
22:24 - Next Steps

REFERENCES
1. Find Your Artistic Voice, Lisa Congdon (see books list below)
2. Seth Godin - https://seths.blog/2010/10/heroes-and...

LINKS TO BOOKS AND MAGS MENTIONED
BOOKS
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MAGAZINES
Communication Arts Illustration Annual - https://www.commarts.com/illustration
3x3 Magazine - http://3x3mag.com

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