How to become an illustrator full time

UPDATE: I've set up an Illustration Jobs Board: https://katiedraws.substack.com/p/ill... Tadaaaa! ✨ Are you wondering how to become a full time artist? Or kick start your career in illustration? Here I’m sharing the 6 steps I took to make the leap from part time to full time illustration - I hope it helps you while you’re building your illustration career or working as a freelance illustrator! (Click SEE MORE for all the links.)

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In this video, I talk all about my creative career path starting out in illustration. I’m also including 6 steps you might find helpful if you’re thinking of starting a creative business or figuring out how to start.

Soon I’ll make a video covering a few different ways I make money as an illustrator (cos y’know… that bit is important when you want to make the leap!)

Background stuff/my story: I also talk a bit about where I studied illustration, what qualifications I have and how I got enough financial stability so that I was earning enough from my illustration to quit my various jobs and go full time creative as a live event illustrator and graphic recorder.

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Creative Boom Podcast - ‘Katie Chappell on finding her creative superpower and the importance of community.'
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Picture Book Course waiting list (The Good Ship Illustration)
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Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag course
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Come and play at Friday Art Club!
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Illustration business course coming soon:
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