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Put in a bunch of time this weekend updating the website, making sure everything was updated. Excited to start teasing some of the projects we have coming down the pipeline

https://t.co/HBLu62FTYX

Thx to for making our project look so fine

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2020-08-25

Is it okay to ask for more info about the job before accepting particularly regarding subject matter? Its a huge factor in whether I accept a job, but all of my experiences an AD asking for commitment for a due date, contract, THEN details. https://t.co/GzHbB6M37M

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2020-04-16

This is a anxiety-producing & financially uncertain time for illustrators. Do you think its tacky to be reaching out to ADs right now? I very much need to get work, but it seems strange to just cold-email like everything is normal. https://t.co/Zhn7fjUShq

7 28
2020-03-25

I recently completed an illustration of a dark-skinned warrior...I like how it turned out & want to add diversity to my portfolio but I'm anxious about posting it. I know appropriation is a big issue. How do I figure out if this is offensive?https://t.co/56nTeXxNie

0 1
2020-02-27

I finished a large editorial project. I just saw the final publication and realize I was not credited...other illustrators in the issue are credited, so I assume it's an oversight. But I'm beyond sad and frustrated. What should I do? https://t.co/OgOkt4HJ3U

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2020-01-11

Is there such a thing as an "artist's artist" or is it just poor marketing? There are quite a few very talented and highly regarded artists whose work is known to ADs yet who still struggle to land projects. (thx to for examples)
https://t.co/OpDT50sE1X

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2019-11-13

I know an illustrator that was doing very well but then everything came to a stop. Why does that happen? https://t.co/1HG8sZXFDC

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2019-09-22

What about slow learners? I’ve been drawing for years & everyone else is improving steadily & I’ve taken great measures to improve, but I just pick up really slow and I feel like I shouldn’t pursue this as a career. https://t.co/YhG2UfLlsW

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2019-04-03

A client approached me about a commission with a pretty short turn around. Unfortunately, they are slow to reply even though there is a hard deadline. If/when I would get this job, there will be no time left to negotiate a rush fee. Help? https://t.co/pM3nuUdFNq

0 1
2019-03-29

What about slow learners? I’ve been drawing for years & everyone else is improving steadily & I’ve taken great measures to improve, but I just pick up really slow and I feel like I shouldn’t pursue this as a career. https://t.co/YhG2UfLlsW

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2019-03-20

If an art director follows you on Instagram, is it okay to contact them in a DM/ email to their professional mailadres (and should I mention they know my work from Instagram?) https://t.co/K7wcvKTpMJ

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2019-03-14

A client approached me about a commission with a pretty short turn around. Unfortunately, they are slow to reply even though there is a hard deadline. If/when I would get this job, there will be no time left to negotiate a rush fee. Help? https://t.co/pM3nuUdFNq

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2019-03-08

can I use the illustration that I do for book covers in editorial. For example if I illustrate a book cover about a lifestyle topic such as eating healthy, would it be ok to send a similar illustration to an editorial AD of a lifestyle magazine? https://t.co/wuGcGPurnL

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2019-02-14

Tips on working with a client who has never hired artists before. Life Jackets Everybody! https://t.co/b0Ffsg5vkK

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2019-02-05

If an art director follows you on Instagram, is it okay to contact them in a DM/ email to their professional mailadres (and should I mention they know my work from Instagram?) https://t.co/K7wcvKTpMJ

0 1
2019-01-24

Concept art is more about your SPEED and your IDEAS, less about your style. https://t.co/UeEezDElIk

0 4
2018-03-28

What is you follow the advice to "Do What You Love" but no one is hiring it? https://t.co/xajyjdOLka

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2018-02-21

If an AD's name isn't listed on a publication, is it ok to find their name & email by other means or is that rude? https://t.co/iACDXcnUgk

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2018-02-16