Illustration

Burning out and burning back in

Rekindling the flame

Jul 30, 2024 •

An interview with legendary art director Elena Lacey (The Washington Post, WIRED, KQED)

She shares everything you need to know about freelance illustration

May 1, 2024 •

Hand and wrist pain as an artist

About a year ago, I started experiencing pain in my right hand, my drawing hand, that I thought for sure was carpal tunnel.

Apr 25, 2024 •

When your college doesn't offer illustration or design classes

A college student emailed me this question last week:

Apr 20, 2024 •

Realities of full-time freelance illustration in 2024

"As of 2024, do you feel it's difficult for you to make a full-time income off of editorial illustration?"

Apr 13, 2024 •

40 tips for starting an illustration career

One of my favorite things about illustration is that I learn so much every day as a freelancer, which is exciting, fulfilling, and sometimes…

Apr 7, 2024 •

A bunch of helpful links for illustrators

Here are some links to other lists, spreadsheets, blog posts, people, podcasts, and websites that have helped me as a freelance editorial and commercial…

Mar 31, 2024 •

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