Illustrator: artaksiniya

All images from artaksiniya's portfolio http://artaksiniya.com/Illustrations/index3.html

I saw this illustrator through Decoy Magazine. I've included a few of my favourites (and there are a lot because the work is so polished and dynamic). The signature feature would be the tiny vertical hatching lines which make up the shadowing of the figure as well as the strong composition in the works. Some of them have strong references, in my opinion, to the fashion illustrations of the 1920s and 30s and it really shows how referencing illustrations of the past can still work in a contemporary way. Another key technique is the patterns placed side by side, for the garments and background as well as line and direction to create interest.

this one's my favourite. I've never seen a contemporary artist reference historical fashion illustration in this way.

I also like this one because of the dynamic composition and used of colour.

22.9.11

Illustration: contracts, pricing and copywrite

Freelance illustrations is:
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hard work,
requires you to plan ahead,
requires you to have business knowledge,

Affects the quality of your work, ability to meet deadlines and peace of mind.

Effective time management is difﬁcult to master, so it is important to set up a strategy as soon as possible.

Templates: http://scad-atl-illu.blogspot.com/2008/04/illustration-contract-templates.html
Contracts: http://www.illustratorsaustralia.com/tips_for_commissioning_an_illustrator
http://klucylu.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/the-business-of-freelance-illustration-contracts-and-rights/
Resources: http://jackywinter.com/about-the-agency/how-much
Pricing: http://www.asauthors.org/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=ASP0016/ccms.r?pageid=6054

The first thing we always recommend is to stock up on your Steven Heller books. One of the most prolific writers on the subject, his books are relative goldmines of illustration. Featuring heaps of amazing interviews with legendary art directors and working illustrators, some books even include example course syllabuses for you to set your own assignments. I would start with The Education of an Illustrator, move on to Inside the Business of Illustration, and finish with the most recent,Marketing Illustration.

My other two favourite books are How to be an Illustrator by Darrel Rees (founder of the Heart Agency) and the phenomenal AOI publication, The Illustrators Guide to Law and Business Practice.

If you head online, there are more sites than you can poke a stick at. This list will probably be updated, but our favourite sites at the moment are: Escape from Illustration Island, Illustration Mundo, Drawn!, Illustration Friday.

From: http://jackywinter.com/about-the-agency/how-much

Don't sell full rights
anticpate and cost in revisions of the work to charge a 'pain-in-the-bum' fee.

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