Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode I answer the question of how to attract the work you want when you just can't seem to get a break. In the last part I give 7 tips for how to move forward. Thanks for your question! You know who you are ;)
TIME STAMPS
00:27 - Intro
00:49 - New class: The One-Palette Illustrator
01:05 - 25 Free Access Links to my class
01:44 - Question: How do you attract the kind of illustration work you want, especially when you're starting out?
02:54 - My answer starts here
03:34 - How does your current experience align with your expectations?
04:28 - Making the big jump into an illustration career
05:00 - How do you know that you can pull off the big switch?
05:51 - Are you willing to suffer and struggle to achieve your dream?
07:14 - Who are your dream clients and heroes?
08:27 - How can you start out as an editorial illustrator?
09:17 - Are you open to doing other kinds of illustration?
10:50 - How many art directors should you reach out to?
11:24 - Are you ready to start contacting art directors yet?
12:10 - My advice for people who want to switch careers
13:40 - Two possible strategies for career switchers
15:20 - Don't make a career switch a life or death situation
21:36 - How are you presenting yourself and your work to your audience?
23:08 - The question your portfolio should answer
24:00 - 7 Tips for attracting work as an illustrator (before you've had your big break)
24:23 - Tip 01: Make good work.
24:41 - Tip 02: Present it well.
26:18 - Tip 03: Engage in a daily project.
28:05 - Tip 04: Be an entrepreneur.
29:40 - Tip 05: Collaborate.
31:11 - Tip 06: Get featured.
32:31 - Tip 07: Broaden your idea of success.
37:38 - Question: What is your dream client or project, and what has been your experience in getting there?
The One-Palette Illustrator: https://skl.sh/3sPqebI
#onepaletteillustrator
FIND ME ELSEWHERE
Teaching: skillshare.com/tomfroese
Instagram: instagram.com/mrtomfroese
Twitter: twitter.com/tomfroese
Web: tomfroese.com
In this episode I answer the question of how to attract the work you want when you just can't seem to get a break. In the last part I give 7 tips for how to move forward. Thanks for your question! You know who you are ;)
TIME STAMPS
00:27 - Intro
00:49 - New class: The One-Palette Illustrator
01:05 - 25 Free Access Links to my class
01:44 - Question: How do you attract the kind of illustration work you want, especially when you're starting out?
02:54 - My answer starts here
03:34 - How does your current experience align with your expectations?
04:28 - Making the big jump into an illustration career
05:00 - How do you know that you can pull off the big switch?
05:51 - Are you willing to suffer and struggle to achieve your dream?
07:14 - Who are your dream clients and heroes?
08:27 - How can you start out as an editorial illustrator?
09:17 - Are you open to doing other kinds of illustration?
10:50 - How many art directors should you reach out to?
11:24 - Are you ready to start contacting art directors yet?
12:10 - My advice for people who want to switch careers
13:40 - Two possible strategies for career switchers
15:20 - Don't make a career switch a life or death situation
21:36 - How are you presenting yourself and your work to your audience?
23:08 - The question your portfolio should answer
24:00 - 7 Tips for attracting work as an illustrator (before you've had your big break)
24:23 - Tip 01: Make good work.
24:41 - Tip 02: Present it well.
26:18 - Tip 03: Engage in a daily project.
28:05 - Tip 04: Be an entrepreneur.
29:40 - Tip 05: Collaborate.
31:11 - Tip 06: Get featured.
32:31 - Tip 07: Broaden your idea of success.
37:38 - Question: What is your dream client or project, and what has been your experience in getting there?
The One-Palette Illustrator: https://skl.sh/3sPqebI
#onepaletteillustrator
FIND ME ELSEWHERE
Teaching: skillshare.com/tomfroese
Instagram: instagram.com/mrtomfroese
Twitter: twitter.com/tomfroese
Web: tomfroese.com
