Simon discusses dream projects, what scares him most about a creative career, why it’s good to stay inside your comfort zone (as long as you’re expanding what fits inside it), and why at this point he might be addicted to the feedback loop.
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An Illustrator’s Guide to Tracking Emails to Art Directors
Whether you’re just starting to truck your way down the freelance road or you’re a seasoned pro, reaching out to art directors and companies is one of the most fruitful ways to get design work. I’m going to share with you exactly how I’m contacting art directors and companies I want to work with.
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Overshare Podcast: Illustration Roundtable
In a special bonus episode of Overshare, host Justin Gignac sits down with 4 acclaimed illustrators to discuss all aspects of navigating a creative career through the lens of illustration, from how to break in and get the attention of clients to being patient as you develop your personal style to how to determine what to charge.
Read MoreWant to Work at [adult swim]? Meet Creative Director Brandon Lively
We pull back the curtain for illustrators and talk to Creative Director Brandon Lively about why he loves working at [adult swim], why illustration is an important vehicle for [adult swim]’s voice, and what advice he has for those looking to join the team.
Read MoreOut & About: Mark your Calendars with These 11 Artistic Events & Exhibitions Around the World
We’re making our Illustration showcase interactive by sharing some of the exciting events, releases, and exhibits that we have our eye on from the world of art and illustration. The following are in no particular order because they’re all equally awesome.
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A Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Present: Brainstorms, Feedback, & the Nitty-Gritty
As we focus in on the present, we hear how the day-to-day of an illustrator unfolds, tricks of the trade for optimizing their output, when a piece feels finished, and whether they support their illustration practice with work in other disciplines.
Read MoreA Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Future: Dream Projects & Industry Upgrades on the Horizon
As we focus in on the future, the illustrators share what their dream projects would be, what steps they’re taking to get there, and what they want to see more of from the creative industry in 2019.
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Ashley Lukashevsky on Finding Her Voice Through Anger, Frustration, Fear, & Hope
The Los Angeles-based artist tells me how her work is an authentic, unadulterated expression of what inspires her most, why the pointed messages in her work make it much easier for her to align with like-minded clients, and what she expects of her fellow artists.
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Illustration by Allison Filice
A Mixtape from Allison Filice for the Journey Inward
“I encourage you to journey inward this winter. Set a course for what you want this year before the hustle and bustle takes you for a ride of its own. Spend some time alone journaling, reading, listening to music, or meditating.”
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A Palette of One: Aiste Stancikaite’s Single-Tone Portraits Add a Surreal Twist
An illustrator’s artistic voice can suddenly feel at home when delivered with the right tones. In the case of WNW Member Aiste Stancikaite’s work as of late, it’s a palette of one color at a time, and the result is entirely expansive rather than diminishing.
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Hemali Vadalia on Artistic Sincerity, Accepting Uncertainty, & “Loving Vincent”
Hemali discusses the creative mission that bridges together each of her unique projects, her experience working on the Oscar-nominated film Loving Vincent, and her excitement for what's next in New York City. “There is joy in the pursuit of anything.”
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Irish Illustrator Fatti Burke on Collaborating with Her Dad & Why Every Day Is a School Day
Kathi 'Fatti' Burke is an Amsterdam-based illustrator whose work revolves around the things she loves – food, home, memes, animals, and tradition. Fatti shares what it’s like working alongside her Dad on children’s books and book tours, and why every day is a school day. “I’m just so happy that I get to learn as I work; there’s nothing better.”
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Illustration by Allison Filice
A Mixtape from Allison Filice for Relaxing into the Cosmic Flow
“If you attempted to control every aspect of your creative career, it would look very different than if you allowed some unknowns to guide you along your path… I put together a mix of songs that help transport me into the cosmic flow. Have a listen and hopefully you’ll find yourself relaxing into a wonderful current of your own. I promise you won’t float off into the abyss.”
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Birgit Palma Will Open Your Eyes to Impossible Imagery
Birgit Palma relishes the opportunity to paint herself out of corners. The Austria-born, Barcelona-based illustrator, designer, and lettering lover feels most comfortable creating works of paradoxical wonder. Birgit reflects on her style, her mission, her proudest moments so far, and the pressure that she and most freelancers put upon themselves.
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Julia Pott Has a New Cartoon Network Series & A Ton of Creative Advice
Julia Pott tells us how she settled on the tone of her show, what it means to have plenty of Adventure Time alum by her side on this journey, and what she's learned about herself and the world of showrunning that she's excited to bring to Season 2.
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A Mixtape from Allison Filice for Transmitting Your Creative Beacon
“What we should focus on is understanding who we truly are, what our unique message is, and creating our beacon that we transmit out into the world so that other people can find us. Our beacons are our illustrations, our blogs, our paintings, our photographs, our sketches, our videos.”
Read MoreWorking Not Working Partners with Skillshare
We've partnered up with Skillshare, the online learning community with over 5 million members and thousands of classes in the creative industry, to host a 3-week long workshop exclusively for Graphic Designers. The focus is on building an online presence and getting more work opportunities.
Read MorePay Homage to Your Passions to Improve Your Creative Career
It's unlikely that anyone else shares all of the same interests as you, and personalizes those interests in the same way. Switching over to following and pursuing work which aligned with my passions has made the biggest change to my career and work. I can’t say enough how important it was to me for my happiness as a creative but also for the purity of the work.
Read MoreOvershare Podcast: Illustrator Laura Callaghan on Inclusivity & Being a Creative Late Bloomer
The third episode of Season 2 is from a live Overshare event in London, where Justin Gignac interviewed the incredible Irish illustrator Laura Callaghan. Her work is adored for the strength and diversity of the women she features in her art, along with the crazy amounts of detail she puts into every scene and every pattern. The balance of strength and vulnerability in her characters extends to Laura herself and her creative approach.
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