Read my new article in the SCBWI-IL's The Prairie Wind. It's all about surviving the dreaded professional "dry spell" freelancers face. I am now officially a regular contributor to "Illustrator Tips".
Gosh, not only are your a great artist but you're a fantastic writer! I think it is wonderful that you can share your experience with others and perhaps help them weather those dry spells too. I've been there with you through part of it and I would say a heavy dose of optimism, like you had, is a good thing to have as well! :) You are my friend and you are my inspiration.
This is great, Kate, really helpful... I'll bookmark that page to keep on coming back to it. It's really great to get insight from a professional illustrator like you, who has so much experience on the field (besides a LOT of talent...)
Phyllis - standing in line at the Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach in Chicago. Boredom sometimes brings inspiration, if you look for it! I started fixating on the shadows and took about 10 pics while standing there. I need to post them to my Flickr site.
©Kathleen Rietz
What a cool picture! What were you waiting in line for? I can see you ... is that Leon to your side?
ReplyDeleteGosh, not only are your a great artist but you're a fantastic writer! I think it is wonderful that you can share your experience with others and perhaps help them weather those dry spells too. I've been there with you through part of it and I would say a heavy dose of optimism, like you had, is a good thing to have as well! :) You are my friend and you are my inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAaawwww...thanks Jo! You are always so supportive!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff, Kate. I enjoy your writer's voice as much as your illustrations (a lot)!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Kate, really helpful... I'll bookmark that page to keep on coming back to it. It's really great to get insight from a professional illustrator like you, who has so much experience on the field (besides a LOT of talent...)
ReplyDeleteHi, Kate! Popping in for a visit.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a regular contributor. I enjoyed your previous articles. I'll go take a look at the newest one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Kate... It's nice to know that other illustrators have gone through the same things I have. Very inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kate. I really appreciate the help you give, I feel very inspired by this, thankyou.x
ReplyDeletehey, i recognize that bald head and those cute little ears next to you... LOL! :-)
ReplyDeleteoh I always love your articles Kate...I am just catching up and will pop by later to read it!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an informative and helpful article! Great job, Kate!
ReplyDeleteI also love the photo...very cool! What were you standing in line for? Just curious...
Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeletePhyllis - standing in line at the Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach in Chicago. Boredom sometimes brings inspiration, if you look for it! I started fixating on the shadows and took about 10 pics while standing there. I need to post them to my Flickr site.
Your tips are so useful,Kate!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful article, thanks for sharing your experience!
Printing it out so I can read before bed...can't wait
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the link.