- ISBN13: 9781581151992
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Technology has sent shockwaves of change through the world of commercial art. Digital illustration and design, online portfolio sites, and the proliferation of stock art have radically changed the way that illustrators and graphic designers work. What has not changed, however, is the wealth of illustrators and graphic designers hoping to turn their talent into freelance success. More than ever, artists face questions such as how to get started, how to sell their work, how to promote themselves, and what to do once they are working. For those embarking on freelance careers in illustration or graphic design, the answers have arrived. A twenty-five year veteran in the field, Michael Fleishman, has detailed every business aspect of commercial art in Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer…. More >>
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer
June 26th, 2010 at 10:04 am
so you want to go freelance… you really, REALLY want to go freelance? Tired of working for a boss? Want your own hours? Sleep late? Get this book, read it and then decide. It’ll give you a well-rounded education of what they don’t tell you in art school because what your professors were really interested in at that time wasn’t your education, but getting a piece of co-ed you-know-what while they collected their paycheck.
Rating: 4 / 5
June 26th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I bought the book primarily for chapter 12, “What Goes in a Portfolio”, because I am preparing to graduate. It is helpful and would benefit any graphic designer’s library.
Rating: 4 / 5
June 26th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Well written, and comprehensive, though as the other poster remarked, it IS more for the Graphic Designer, but we are kind-of splitting hairs there. The main thing is that it delivers all that it promises and more, which means that by the time you finish, you’ll know if you want to take your passion any further into the illustration industry. Spoiler alert! The bottom line premise is that, even though working from home with an “illustrious career” (no pun intended) such as an “Illustrator” or “Graphic Artist” may seem like the perfect, easygoing job, NOTHING could be further from the truth, I know, I AM a freelance illustrator. (Click on my profile) The truth is, the industry is filled with carnivorous competition ready to eat you and your babies…you will work 12, 14, even 16 hours a day just to survive on Ramen noodles…you will go into debt from clients not paying you on time, and you will promote yourself when you are not working for years before you develop a stable clientele…are really you sure you want to pursue this career further?
With this book you will find out…
Rating: 4 / 5
June 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
The seller was very responsible and courteous. I was notified that my book would be delayed because of the volcanic eruption (something that didn’t cross my mind and I’ll probably never hear again haha) well before the book was even shipped. And when I did receive it, I was expecting a much worse condition for what I had selected at check-out. Their standards must be very high, because this book is nearly pristine.
Very happy, will purchase again.
Rating: 5 / 5
June 26th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Some useful information but a bit dated today. I expect an author about graphic design and illustration to have a better looking website and book cover, but hey that’s just me. If you can get this book cheap I would snag it up. There are some good points Michael brings up.
Rating: 3 / 5