Comments on: The Secret to Getting Started as a Professional Artist http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/ In-depth illustration tutorials, tips, and video demos Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:52:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Mike http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-18573 Mike Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:03:40 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-18573 I was blessed enough to be able to get 2 jobs from my first 2 mailings. I completely agree with your list. No one will know you're out there unless you let them know you're there!! I will be sending out a new card soon! Thanks again! I was blessed enough to be able to get 2 jobs from my first 2 mailings. I completely agree with your list. No one will know you’re out there unless you let them know you’re there!!

I will be sending out a new card soon!

Thanks again!

]]> By: George http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-18240 George Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:55:59 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-18240 Hmmm, I agree with the idea behind this, but #4 seems a bit vague for the new illustrators out there. Maybe a good idea for a new post going over this in depth? Great site BTW. Hmmm, I agree with the idea behind this, but #4 seems a bit vague for the new illustrators out there. Maybe a good idea for a new post going over this in depth?

Great site BTW.

]]> By: cat http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-17090 cat Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:51:47 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-17090 Dani, Thank you for the link to BoDo: Business of Design online. I also thank you for pointing me to Living the Creative Dream as it's a great resource (and one I'll keep checking back on). Alyson from the Art Biz Blog I know from way back when I featured her on Designers who Blog. Yeah, it's a small world :-) Dani,

Thank you for the link to BoDo: Business of Design online.

I also thank you for pointing me to Living the Creative Dream as it’s a great resource (and one I’ll keep checking back on).

Alyson from the Art Biz Blog I know from way back when I featured her on Designers who Blog. Yeah, it’s a small world :-)

]]> By: Eric http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16405 Eric Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:58:46 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16405 Dani, You are a God send. Thank you very much for blessing us with the info that you given. I'll check out the links later. Again, thank you very much. Dani,
You are a God send. Thank you very much for blessing us with the info that you given. I’ll check out the links later. Again, thank you very much.

]]> By: chris hope http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16065 chris hope Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:43:42 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16065 Inspirational post Dani! I just left my job last week and I am dedicating myself to making it as a illustrator full time now. thank you! Inspirational post Dani! I just left my job last week and I am dedicating myself to making it as a illustrator full time now. thank you!

]]> By: Dani http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16015 Dani Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:49:30 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-16015 Angie, I would most definitely do all of the things you mentioned. The important thing is that you're consistent - if you send postcards, send a new one periodically; if you have a website, update it regularly; and if you have a blog, post often. It's also good to meet with the art directors personally if you can, either through appointments or at conferences, events, etc. For further reference, here are some art marketing blogs I've found: <a href="http://www.livingthecreativedream.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.livingthecreativedream.com/</a> <a href="http://businessofdesignonline.com" rel="nofollow">http://businessofdesignonline.com</a> <a href="http://www.artbizblog.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.artbizblog.com/</a> Angie, I would most definitely do all of the things you mentioned. The important thing is that you’re consistent - if you send postcards, send a new one periodically; if you have a website, update it regularly; and if you have a blog, post often.

It’s also good to meet with the art directors personally if you can, either through appointments or at conferences, events, etc.

For further reference, here are some art marketing blogs I’ve found:

http://www.livingthecreativedream.com/
http://businessofdesignonline.com
http://www.artbizblog.com/

]]> By: Gina http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15982 Gina Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:59:31 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15982 Oh no, the secret's out! ;) I think I'm on round 3 or 4 of this cycle. I'm sure I'll lose count at some point. Thank you for the reminder that these are the steps no matter what. Ok, Back to the drawing board (literally). Oh no, the secret’s out! ;)

I think I’m on round 3 or 4 of this cycle. I’m sure I’ll lose count at some point. Thank you for the reminder that these are the steps no matter what.

Ok, Back to the drawing board (literally).

]]> By: Angie http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15949 Angie Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:58:48 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15949 How do you recommend showing off your artwork? Postcards, Blogs, and Online portfolios I've seen others do. Are there any others your recommend? How do you recommend showing off your artwork?
Postcards, Blogs, and Online portfolios I’ve seen others do. Are there any others your recommend?

]]> By: Teresa http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15948 Teresa Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:44:30 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15948 Once thing I remember also is that sometimes you have to do some free stuff, even if it's for a charity or as a volunteer. The more exposure you have the better. Tutorials are another great way to get exposure. Once thing I remember also is that sometimes you have to do some free stuff, even if it’s for a charity or as a volunteer. The more exposure you have the better. Tutorials are another great way to get exposure.

]]> By: Keith http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15946 Keith Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:06:22 +0000 http://danidraws.com/2007/06/12/the-secret-to-getting-started-as-a-professional-artist/#comment-15946 Thanks. As an aspiring illustrator this post gives me hope. Thanks. As an aspiring illustrator this post gives me hope.

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