5 Tips to Become a Successful Illustrator

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An illustrator is an artist who creates illustrative (visual) works/images, whether working for clients or for companies. We often encounter these illustration images on book covers, albums, magazines, comics, websites, etc. In general, when creating illustration images, an illustrator will be assisted by software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fresco, Procreate, ibis Paint X, Medibang Paint, Artificial Intelligence (AI) etc.

To become a successful Illustrator is not easy, it requires hard work, it requires smart work so you can compete in the creative industry. Here are some tips to become a successful illustrator as follows:

1. Always be consistent and disciplined
The main key to becoming a successful illustrator is to actively practice making illustrations, do it in a disciplined and continuous manner to build skills.

2, Find a unique illustration Style
It is very important for an illustrator to find a unique and distinctive style so that he can differentiate himself from other illustrators.

3. Expand Relationships
For an illustrator, it is very important to be able to build and expand relationships, or at least be active and participate in every local art event, competition, illustration exhibition, etc. Connect with other illustrators, clients, editors etc.

4. Study the Market and client needs
A successful illustrator must also understand the market and know the needs of clients.

5. Improve Skills
Never stop learning and improving your skills because the world of illustration will always live and change according to trends and times.
 
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