Since illustration is essentially the only aspect of a novel that doesn’t involve the written word, the language of illustration is important. Whether it’s the first thing the reader sees or scattered throughout the text, illustrations do a lot of the work when it comes to conveying tone, character, and even pacing. A good illustration…
You see, a personal illustration style isn’t something that you develop overnight. It’s something that develops over time and with your conscious effort. A lot of illustrators copy their favourite artists to learn techniques and that’s perfectly fine, but as time goes by, you should start to develop your own style by noticing things that…
The reason for this is that you can’t get better without knowing how you should improve. It’s possible to practice for hours every day but still not improve if you don’t know what to practice. Feedback helps you see your work objectively and points out to you what you can improve on. Plus, you’re more…
Progress as an illustrator can be incredibly unpredictable, but the best way to make steady improvements is to establish a routine. By treating illustration as a daily routine instead of an occasional muse, you’re more likely to see steady, calculated improvement. That doesn’t mean you can’t be creative when you work in a routine, it…