Guy76 In reply to brokencreation [2013-07-17 16:08:12 +0000 UTC]

a pleasure fella!

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Guy76 In reply to MrThesaurus [2013-07-10 15:26:32 +0000 UTC]

Muchly appreciated mate!

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Guy76 In reply to zimatrix [2013-07-03 16:26:27 +0000 UTC]

Hi ya,

thanks for the cool comment and good luck in your final year, i hope it all goes well.

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zimatrix In reply to Guy76 [2013-07-04 10:48:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

I hope you don't mind me asking but is there any advice you can give me for getting started in children's illustration? Are there any companies I should be looking at that might be more open to considering illustrators fresh from university or is it more likely that I'll need to do some general graphic design work before I get noticed?

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Guy76 In reply to zimatrix [2013-07-10 15:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Hi ya,

Looking at your portfolio (gallery on DA), it looks as if your work is more conceptual/visual based, which is good for games and character development - if children's illustration is what you yearn for, try to illustrate more narrative pieces of work this will get across how well you interpret a story etc. If you're looking at getting started, The AOI is a good place to look, they give guidance to illustrators and can vett your folio and give advice on how you should present your work (however that isn't a free service). They also have a list of agencies as well, some are children based so best to look at them. I would say continue on the graphic design front, if the illustration is slow, then you can double up on doing design work. Also look at having your own site if possible, agencies like to view online work as well.
There's loads more i can rant about, but hope this helps.

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zimatrix In reply to Guy76 [2013-07-10 16:36:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

Do you think there's any place in the illustration world for the kind of work I'm producing currently?

I don't mind creating more narrative pieces. In fact I'd say my ultimate goal would be to create a webcomic and be able to live off that as a source of income, so I'm already interested in storytelling and narrative mediums. But I'm curious about whether there would be any work available doing the kind of illustrations I'm already making.

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Guy76 In reply to zimatrix [2013-07-11 10:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Hi ya,

i think your style would fit quite well within the older/teens side of kids illustration, Kids channels would be a good place
to look into or the gaming industry. There are a few recruitment agencies that place illustrator/visualisers within companies for projects and campaigns. Otherwise see if you can get on an agents books. Definitely push forward with the comic and try to challenge yourself on timings. it's only a plus to turn around work quickly and to a high standard.

Whether there is work available for your style, fraid i can't say. You're best off speaking to some agencies and asking them for their point of view. It is tough to get going, hence why i work in design as well. But do perservere, as it is a rewarding experience.

Hope that helps.

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zimatrix In reply to Guy76 [2013-07-13 09:35:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, that's some great advice

Also thank you for adding me to your watch list, it really means a lot that a professional would take time out of their schedule to give me some pointers and look at my work

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Guy76 In reply to zimatrix [2013-07-17 12:16:02 +0000 UTC]

No worries, glad i could be of some help.

all the best

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Guy76 In reply to Maya-Rudsen [2013-06-28 13:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Hi ya,

thanks for the excellent comment and kind words.

all the best

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Maya-Rudsen In reply to Guy76 [2013-06-28 14:44:19 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Guy76 In reply to HaMSt3rBoT-V2 [2012-01-02 23:16:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this. Will look into it.

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Guy76 In reply to cristinabencina [2011-03-10 20:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Okami, Thank you for your kind comments.

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