How To Draw Flowers

ladybug21 asked:


Should I just start drawing lots of illustrations on my computer until I have something to show to potential clients ? Who can I sell to? Can I make a career out of this?

Fredrick

4 Responses to “Can I make money drawing colorful, cartoony, childish illustrations like flowers, cute animals, sweets,, etc?”

1. NyronP Says:
   April 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 am

   Jacquelyne

   Yes, you can make a career of of this. You should draw as much as possible. Then go to college and major in the field to hone your skills. You can sell your art to companies for ads.

2. writeitout2005 Says:
   April 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 am

   Joesph

   Try making a hobby of it first.

   My soon-to-be ex-husband is an artist and a very, very good one, but in 18 years of marriage, he’s never been able to make a living at it, and refuses to do or learn to do anything else.

3. muddslingerz71 Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 9:37 am

   Daryl

   My hubby is a great artist and we make money at it… paint helmets and cars. but he says you wont be famous until you die

4. anku7448 Says:
   April 6th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

   Alec

   Yes you can make a career of being an illustrator. Build up your portfolio then start showing them around. Send samples to publisher’s of childrens books and any other place that produces products for kids, companies that make stickers etc. Also look into clip art and stock illustration. You might also look into companies that produce wallpapers or fabric design as they may be willing to pay for some usage.

   However, in illustration you don’t often get to choose what you are illustrating usually you get work illustrating others stories or work.

   You can try posting work on Portfolios.com there are also annuals like the Directory of Illustration you can buy pages to promote your work. Finally I would advise getting a copy of the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook as it is a valuable resource for illustrator and designers.