How I Became a Full-Time illustrator in Children's Book Illustration
In this video, I will be sharing part ONE of my journey to becoming a full-time artist working primarily in the children's book realm. I explain my mental roadblocks as well as what helped inspire me to get to where I am. This is a very broad overview of my journey so I hope to break down with much more clarity what specific steps, courses, resources and advice I took that made the biggest difference.
For a first video on my channel I thought it best to share some thing about me. As a black woman who is an artist, it means a lot to be able to give back to a growing community that has helped me, so I hope you all watching enjoy the video as much I enjoyed making it.
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Links mentioned in video:
Daveia Odoi
www.thedynasmiles.com
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Music by:
@Lukrembo "Year Mix 2019 | Royalty free Music"
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Where to find me:
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shellene.gumroad.com/
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Tell me what you want to know about getting into illustration / picture books. I will be doing live videos soon to answer any questions you might have as well.💬 Let me know what you want to learn about below!💛💛💛
@thirtyonepigeons9539
Жыл бұрын
- How would you find clients to work with online? Would you use an app such as Instagram and then authors would contact you after finding your work on there? Or what website/app did you find that helped you gain traction for your work and begin to make $$$? - Was it difficult to find someone you could work with when you first started illustrating for authors? If so, what tips would you give us to make it easier to find someone? - Is it really necessary to go to an art school and get an art related degree to be able to work as a children’s book illustrator? - What channels/websites do you recommend us to watch or use to educate ourselves on the business side of being a children’s book illustrator and the actual drawing part of the job? - How much time do the authors you work with give you to complete the illustrations for their book? Are they usually pleasant to work with? Thank you so much! I’m graduating next year (so really soon!) and I’m contemplating on what career I wanna take on and they’re quite different from each other (teaching, medicine, art) but all have one thing in common: they all involve kids! Also I apologize because I just realized how much stuff I put on here 😂😅
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
@@thirtyonepigeons9539 I looove these questions! I will answer them within a week or so in a video but also-- I will be going live ideally 11/20 to talk about a few. I’ll do my best to get to them all🙏🏾 thank you for sharing these.
@thirtyonepigeons9539
Жыл бұрын
@@shellenewright Ah got it! thank you so so much!! ❤️ I really appreciate your help :”)
Regarding 11:00 - I remember the first time I reread my favorite childhood children's book with the perspective of an artist and one of the things that wooed my heart was how simply it was drawn. I encouraged me so much and I intentionally incorporate that in my work now ^_^
ty for this!! im a junior in highschool and had no real passion for any jobs. that is until i read one of my favorite childhood books and it just clicked for me. i wanna be a childrens book author and illustrator
"I wasn't breaking the law" Hahaha! I really felt that. I haven't had success yet - still grinding, but everytime someone *does* exchange money with me for my work it's like - "REALLY!? REALLY!?" Thank you for sharing your experience. So valuable to hear your experience.
thank you so much for this! I’m a young artist who has been seeking to get my passion back for art and find a way to use it to support myself whilst in college!!
Wonderful and very Inspiring!!!!
Love your smile😍thank you for inspiration❤
Hi Shellene, I feel blessed to have come across your video. I am a children's book self published author. I have been on a search to find someone who can see my vision of the character in the book. I would love to speak to you about doing the illustration for a second edition of Royalty is Fed Up!, a book for young readers.
This was really inspiring to listen to! I always love hearing about people's experiences in becoming artists 😊
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to be able to share it with you! I hope you have a lovely day!
Love it ❤️. Thank you for sharing.
@shellenewright
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Karen!
Thank you so, SO much for sharing this with us! I have just discovered your artwork and I am obsessed. Stay gorgeous.
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm happy to share this with you! Have a great day!
Oh! I'm so happy to have come across this video! ^-^ I have a similar journey to you...from 2 years art school, interests in Psych and linguistics! It feels amazing to hear a story similar to my own as a black woman... I've recently just started taking my art seriously again and this video has been such an inspiration boost. ✨💖 Thank you!
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
SO happy to meet you!!! That so incredible how much we both align in our interests!!!! INSANE! Im glad I followed my gut and shared my story! I'll be cheering you on along your journey. If there's is anything I can define, help with OR clarify. please let me know, and Ill do my best to help any way I can. Have a beautiful day!
A very inspirational story!
@shellenewright
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad I could share it.
Hey! Thank you for inspiration. 😇❤🤩
@shellenewright
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm so glad I can share this information.
awesome!
Thank you for sharing your "Energy" Love from Thailand
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
this is inspiring
Great information!
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Wayne!
I love your work
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. If there is a topic you'd like me to make a video on, please feel free to leave suggestions.
Hi Shellene, I liked your video. I too am a illustrator but struggle with " the business" side of becoming a professional artist so I guess this is normal for many of us.
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
The business side is definitely a learning process. I've learned a lot of the past 5 years, and there still much more to know as your business grows. Thank you for watching, I am glad you liked the video. I hope we can continue to learn and develop our illustrations and business'😁
@2solid4tv48
Жыл бұрын
I need an illustrator what's your insta nancy ?
nice❤
Luv.
How do you prepare your work for print?
Thank you, Shellene. What were the most useful online courses you did?
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
Hi Genny, Definitely SVS Learn. Especially, in the long run i found a lot of the advice to be true, or some variation of what was mentioned. Its great for getting familiar with different approaches and answering the questions I had in my mine specific to the industry. Sometimes you are doing the right thing and just need that reassurance if you're on the right track or not. For a strong general education---Schoolism was and is a great continuous online school that I like to subscribe to freshen up and improve my overall work/style. I hope this help!
@gennydavidsonsmith85
Жыл бұрын
@@shellenewright It does indeed, Shellene. Thank you so much.
Quick question, so how important is finish college in illustration? Is it a big step or just another tool?
@shellenewright
3 ай бұрын
It would definitely be a great tool, but not completely necessary if you have self discipline and a strong drive to learn or explore art on your own to develop your own style, knowledge base, techniques, "practise".
Hello Shellene, are you an illustrator for Children's Books still and are you accepting new clients? Thank you
Que linda você é!
@shellenewright
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Shellene, can you illustrate my book?
😭 Promo-SM!!!