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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 you can too. If you're ready to start your own illustration career, click the link below to get started!

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How did I get the clients I currently work for?

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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How did I start my illustration career?

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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Becoming a professional illustrator can seem very challenging

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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Can you get clients via Google?

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.

Use art to let your brand shine on social media

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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Use art to let your brand shine on social media

5 illustration tools I can't live without

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!

How re-opening my Etsy shop sparked my creativity

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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How I became a fashion illustrator

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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How to become a fashion illustrator

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!

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. Social Media, How To Get Clients, My Fashion, The Thing, I Know, Blog Posts

How to get clients via social media

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!

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How to organise a successful live illustration event!

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.

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Why every illustrator should use LinkedIn

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.

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, Hat Collection, Portrait Illustration, My Favorites, Very Well, Red Leather Jacket

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A live portrait brand activation for Prada

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!

5 ways to get creative at home

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!