MORI Ryuichiro, who has mentored more than 1,000 illustrators over the past 20-plus years through the Japanese illustrators’ organization "Illustrators Tsushin," shares his expertise on how to make a living as an illustrator.
Topics include:
the eight essential elements of illustrations that attract work, a branding method developed specifically for illustrators, how to negotiate with clients, standard compensation rates in Japan, and knowledge of copyright.
This program is filled with insights and information you can learn only here.
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Why doesn't work come to you?
How can work come to you?
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Just drawing good illustrations won't bring work.
Now, the number of illustrators has increased too much. Illustrators from all over the world are posting on the Internet, saying 'Please give me work.'
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There are too many illustrators.
Nowadays, there are as many illustrators as there are stars. Supply has exceeded demand. That's why just having good artwork is not enough to be chosen.
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Even in such times, there are illustrators who are blessed with a lot of work.
Are popular illustrators simply lucky? No, that's not the case.
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The work tends to concentrate on the illustrator who comes to mind first.
When a project is proposed among editors and designers, a few illustrators who are perfect for that project usually come to mind.
A popular illustrator is an illustrator who comes to mind first.
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Let's learn how to become the first thing that comes to mind in this online course!
What you can learn in this course is a groundbreaking branding method. You too can become the top-of-mind illustrator in the industry and get a lot of work!
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Guide for Artists
Learn essential business skills that are rarely taught elsewhere. We cover project management, choosing gear, scanning art, professional emails, copyrights, and AI. Our lessons provide a wide range of vital information every modern illustrator must know to succeed.
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