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Hey there! I'm Anna, and I want to tell you about my illustration career. I turned my passion for art into a successful business, and I want to show you how…
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How did I get the clients I currently work for? Tudor Watch, Pinch Me, Currently Working, David Beckham, Success Business, Over The Years, Career, Turn Ons, Illustration
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Pinch Me
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Over The Years
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I currently work for companies like Prada, Louis Vuitton and Dior. Sometimes I still have to pinch myself! How I got to this point? It all grew little by little over the years. Some clients come by word-of-mouth. But many still find me via google, Instagram and LinkedIn. Don’t underestimate the power of the internet. When you post on Instagram, you never know who’s watching. I once did a live-illustration event for Tudor Watch in Paris where I got to draw David Beckham. How they found me?
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Anna's illustrations
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How to be an illustrator Studying Law, How To Plan, Pursue, Fashion Illustrations, Illustrator, Platform, Point
Studying Law
How To Plan
Pursue
Fashion Illustrations
Illustrator
Platform
Point
I decided to study law, which I really enjoyed. It wasn't my plan to pursue a career as an illustrator at that point in my life. A few years after graduating, I started posting some fashion illustrations on Instagram and I got my first commission through that platform. My first ever commission was...
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Anna's illustrations
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#totebag #totebagmurah #slingbag #tasmurah #tas #bag #handbag #taswanita #totebags #handmade #fashion #totebagkanvas #bags #slingbagmurah #totebagcustom #backpack #shoulderbag #tasselempang #tasimport #totebaglucu #handbags #tascewek #ransel #tote #taslucu #tasransel #totebagcanvas #tasbranded #clutch #souvenir Illustration Artwork, The Only Way, Illustrators, How To Become, Comparison, 20 Years, Compare, Fair, Someday
Illustration Artwork
The Only Way
Illustrators
How To Become
Comparison
20 Years
Compare
Fair
Someday
Do you compare yourself to the illustrators out there who already made it? I know I definitely did that at first. I compared myself to illustrators who were working for 10 or 20 years in this field already. And that’s not a fair comparison. Tell yourself this: everyone started out somewhere. And the only way to become a successful illustrator someday is to start. Just start. Today ✨
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Anna's illustrations
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YES you can! Because: you use google all the time, don’t you? So it only makes sense your potential clients do as well 😉 How? Take care of your SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). The SEO of your website makes sure that people who search for certain keywords will find your website if those same keywords appear on your site. So if someone searches for ‘Live illustration Amsterdam’, I’m on google’s first page. Because those same keywords appear on my website. Search Engine Optimization, Take Care Of Yourself, Amsterdam, Senses, Clients, Seo Search, Potential
Search Engine Optimization
Take Care Of Yourself
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Senses
Clients
Seo Search
Potential
YES you can! Because: you use google all the time, don’t you? So it only makes sense your potential clients do as well 😉 How? Take care of your SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). The SEO of your website makes sure that people who search for certain keywords will find your website if those same keywords appear on your site. So if someone searches for ‘Live illustration Amsterdam’, I’m on google’s first page. Because those same keywords appear on my website.
Anna's illustrations
Anna's illustrations
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#illustration #art #drawing #artist #digitalart #artwork #sketch #illustrator #design #draw #artistsoninstagram #painting #instaart #sketchbook #graphicdesign #artoftheday #digitalillustration #fanart #procreate #illustrationartists #creative #digitaldrawing #arte #inktober #ink #love #watercolor #doodle #anime #portrait Custom Artwork, Of Brand, Special Gifts, Social Media, Platforms, Gain, Exposure, Artworks
Custom Artwork
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Special Gifts
Social Media
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Gain
Exposure
Artworks
Why does this type of brand activation work so well? Because live illustrations are perfect for online sharing. People love to be drawn and they share the personalised illustrations on their social media platforms. Since I use branded paper, your brand will gain exposure through these custom artworks.
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Anna's illustrations
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Use art to let your brand shine on social media
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Anna's illustrations
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5 illustration tools I as illustrator can't live without Artist Life, Art Tools, Art School, Blog, Answers, Sketch, Window
Artist Life
Art Tools
Art School
Blog
Answers
Sketch
Window
How could I digitalize my drawings? How could I trace a sketch on to a new piece of paper (I mean, by using something better than a window)? Since I didn't go to art school - I'm a self-taught fashion illustrator - I had to figure these things out myself. So, for all you illustrators out there who have the same questions, here are the answers - my 5 illustration tools that make artist life so much easier!
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Anna's illustrations
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A fellow creative told me she was organising an Etsy workshop for a small group of people. She runs a successful Etsy shop herself and wanted to share her experiences with others. I was just considering switching to Etsy again, since the online webshop on my website wasn't really working. The timing was perfect! The Etsy workshop turned out to be extremely useful. Cotton Totes, Cotton Tote Bags, Make It Work, Give It To Me, What In My Bag, Chanel Logo, Small Groups, Canvas Bag
Cotton Totes
Cotton Tote Bags
Make It Work
Give It To Me
What In My Bag
Chanel Logo
Small Groups
Canvas Bag
A fellow creative told me she was organising an Etsy workshop for a small group of people. She runs a successful Etsy shop herself and wanted to share her experiences with others. I was just considering switching to Etsy again, since the online webshop on my website wasn't really working. The timing was perfect! The Etsy workshop turned out to be extremely useful.
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Anna's illustrations
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How I became a fashion illustrator Cool Photos, 4 Years, People, Fashion, Moda, Fashion Styles, Illustrations
Cool Photos
4 Years
People
Fashion
Moda
Fashion Styles
Illustrations
I know a lot of people who are just starting out in fashion illustration, face the same struggles I did 4 years ago (4 years exactly since I posted my first fashion illustration today!), so I will share my story with you.
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Anna's illustrations
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How to become a fashion illustrator Easter Coloring Sheets, Complete Guide, Easter Coloring Pages
Easter Coloring Sheets
Complete Guide
Easter Coloring Pages
For a complete guide to becoming a fashion illustrator, go to my blog and learn more about what it takes to be a successful illustrator!
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Anna's illustrations
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Most creatives I know, see acquisition not as the most fun part of the job. But if you want new commissions, you need to put effort in your acquisition one way or the other. And that's the thing: there are multiple ways to acquire new customers and commissioners. I get most of my fashion illustration commissions via social media - specifically Instagram - and in this blogpost I'll share some of my tips with you. How To Get Clients, Creative, Artist, Effort, Fun
How To Get Clients
Creative
Artist
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Fun
Most creatives I know, see acquisition not as the most fun part of the job. But if you want new commissions, you need to put effort in your acquisition one way or the other. And that's the thing: there are multiple ways to acquire new customers and commissioners. I get most of my fashion illustration commissions via social media - specifically Instagram - and in this blogpost I'll share some of my tips with you. Read them now!
Anna's illustrations
Anna's illustrations
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Hiring a live illustrator to make sketches of your guests is a good thing to add to any occasion, because it combines entertainment with a unique gift. But there's more to it than just hiring a good artist... Read all my tips on the website. Art Event, Art Of Living, Best Artist, Ted, Unique Gifts, Sketches, Louis Vuitton, Entertaining
Art Event
Art Of Living
Best Artist
Ted
Unique Gifts
Sketches
Louis Vuitton
Entertaining
Hiring a live illustrator to make sketches of your guests is a good thing to add to any occasion, because it combines entertainment with a unique gift. But there's more to it than just hiring a good artist... Read all my tips on the website.
Anna's illustrations
Anna's illustrations
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If I ask you: what's your favorite social media platform? I'm guessing the answer is going to be Instagram. And that's indeed a very important place to show your work as an illustrator. But in this blog I'm going to tell you why it's worth to put some real effort into LinkedIn. Worth, Real, Link
Worth
Real
Link
If I ask you: what's your favorite social media platform? I'm guessing the answer is going to be Instagram. And that's indeed a very important place to show your work as an illustrator. But in this blog I'm going to tell you why it's worth to put some real effort into LinkedIn. Read it now with the link below.
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Anna's illustrations
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Buckethats are all the rage at the moment and Prada understands that very well. That's why they commissioned me to draw live portrait illustrations in their store in Amsterdam featuring their bucket hat collection. I'll show my favorites below! Prada Outfit, Prada Hat, Portrait Illustration, Very Well, Red Leather Jacket, In This Moment, Rage, Bucket Hat
Prada Outfit
Prada Hat
Portrait Illustration
Very Well
Red Leather Jacket
In This Moment
Rage
Bucket Hat
Buckethats are all the rage at the moment and Prada understands that very well. That's why they commissioned me to draw live portrait illustrations in their store in Amsterdam featuring their bucket hat collection. I'll show my favorites with the link below!
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Anna's illustrations
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Creative at home Ready To Start, Growing Old, Crafts To Do, 5 Ways, Good News, This Is Us, Crafty, Spending
Ready To Start
Growing Old
Crafts To Do
5 Ways
Good News
This Is Us
Crafty
Spending
The weather is getting colder and so we are spending more time inside. We might as well use that time at home to explore our creative side a bit more. As kids, most of us liked to draw, paint and do crafts. But when we grow older, many of us don't get crafty as often as we would like. I've listed 5 ways for you (and your kids) to start exploring your creative side again. And the good news is: most of them are free, or cost very little!
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Anna's illustrations
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Working as an illustrator: What I've learned and you should know! Work, Spoiler Alert, Earnings
Work
Spoiler Alert
Earnings
Untill a few years ago, I used to have a job on the side. But at the end of 2018 I decided it was time to see if I could make a living doing what I love most: making fashion illustrations. So 2019 was my first year without a job on the side. Just living from my earnings as an illustrator. Spoiler alert: It worked out! In fact...
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Anna's illustrations
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my illustration career Finding The Right Career, Make A Quote, I Wish I Knew, Comparing Yourself To Others, Career Path, Self Motivation, I Know
Finding The Right Career
Make A Quote
I Wish I Knew
Comparing Yourself To Others
Career Path
Self Motivation
I Know
Finding the right career path for you can be a bit of a challenge. Be sure to check out my blog post - 6 things I wish I knew when I started my illustration career. It will teach you everything you need to know about this exciting career!
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Anna's illustrations
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illustration blog, illustration career Guerlain, Custom Made, Casual Dress, Short Sleeve Dresses, Event, Overnight
Guerlain
Custom Made
Casual Dress
Short Sleeve Dresses
Event
Overnight
Being an illustrator is a journey. It's not something that happens overnight, but it starts with deciding to take the jump and learn more about your profession. Get inspired by reading my illustration blog!
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Anna's illustrations
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illustration blog Background Drawing, Get Back To Work, Ways To Relax, Canson, How To Draw Hands
Background Drawing
Get Back To Work
Ways To Relax
Canson
How To Draw Hands
I have been creating beautiful illustrated art for years, and you can too. Explore my blog to learn how you can create your own beautiful illustrations, without having to invest in expensive graphic software or Photoshop.
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Anna's illustrations
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