Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video I explain why learning to become an illustrator is not easy. This is in response to a question from a viewer about what they need to do to become a professional illustrator.

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ILLUSTRATION PROGRAMS
These are just a few examples of illustration programs to look up.

Sheridan College - sheridancollege.ca/programs/bachelor-of-illustration#tab=courses
OCADU - admissions.ocadu.ca/program/illustration
RISD - https://www.risd.edu/academics/illustration/bachelors-program
RINGLING - https://www.ringling.edu/Illustration/
Emily Carr (self-paced certificate) - ecuad.ca/academics/continuing-studies/certificate-programs/part-time/illustration-certificate

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