illustration

Fundamentals of Illustration
$34.95
I am a self taught illustrator and I found this book extremely useful - it really covers the fundamentals of illustration! I love it.

Inside the Business of Illustration
$19.95
If after reading this book you still want to be an illustrator, then you may have enough drive to make it. This book doesn't paint a rosy picture, nor should it. Talent, business savvy and realistic goals are all part of the equation. Understanding the difficulties and learning how to deal with them and staying creative is a challenge. Find your niche. Strive to be the best at it and understand this career will consume you. And if you want a life outside of illustration make sure you have an understanding partner and friends who support your career!

Having worked as a freelance illustrator for over 20 years, I can say from experience that there is a lot of truth contained within this book. I definitely would recommend it to anyone starting out or wanting to learn more about illustration and the history regarding this profession. I wish something like this was available when I was starting out, because it would have saved me a lot of time.

4 stars because it doesn't cover other pertinent business matters such as copyright registration, self-employment issues like healthcare, taxes and such. This is not a bible for illustration, it is more of an overview. I wish it had covered more categories in depth but there are other books available out there.

Illustration Play
$39.95
The illustrations included in this book are refreshing! A great combination of hand drawn illustration, cross stitch, painting..I love it!

Illustration Now! (25th Anniversary Special Edtn)
$14.99
This book is a great collection of new work. I especially love that each artist writes about their work and what illustration means to them. As an illustration teacher, it is handy reference for my students to see what is current in the field.