How to be a successfull Illustrator?

 First of all, you need to have some clarity about what you are trying to accomplish in here.

What does it mean to be successful illustrator. That is the question you must define

I am talking about digital freehand illustration. I am not talking about traditional illustration. That is a whole other ball game. I have absolutely no idea about what it means to be a professional traditional painter or illustrator who sells one unique product for a unique client. I don't know about that,so I don't discuss it.

Lets talk about digital freehand illustration and graphic design. If you must consider yourself as a successful illustrator you must accomplish milestones in three different aspects

1. Craftsmanship
2. Economy
3. Social proof

Craftsmanship

You must be comparing your work with a greater craftsman which you consider as the best. This is solely a subjective thing. for instance, you know somebody who draws stick figures is not better than you in that sector. When you see a greater artwork you know it is a great work. No explanation or social proof is needed for that. A man has no followers, no recognition, but creates a stellar artwork. Then that dude is the one you should be aiming at.

Economy

Ok. Welcome to the real world. This is where reality meets fiction and your soul gets crunched. First you must choose a platform to earn money. right. Oh! you can do it yourself online. Then good luck. But I am speaking to those poor souls like me who don't know what and what is where. Say freelancer.com for example. You must set a goal that you must be earning this much per month. Once you have achieved your goal you are a success.

Social Proof

Its very simple. Do not want to sugarcoat it. Once you have made money run Instagram sponsored ads. You will get followers. There is your social proof. If you can get some awards, even better. If you have money make an award and award it to yourself. 

Now if you have accomplished these three things, Then you are a successful Illustrator

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