Illustration Training
Getting specific and building your game.
Kobe Bryant had a lot of natural advantages that allowed him to be one of the best basketball players of his generation. But that was just the beginning. Everything else he built bit by bit during his playing career.
I think an illustration career is similar. You might have a few things going for you, but if you have some ambition, then you’ll need to build your game. Here’s a list of things you can work on to improve your illustration game. (I hope you understand by now, that when I say you, I’m talking to me)
Line quality
Drawing Hands
Drawing Faces
Drawing Poses
Placing Characters in scenes
Shape Style
Composition
Photoshop skills
Lettering
Researching
Writing
Sketchbook Practice
Thumbnails
Roughs
Details (content)
Concept
Color
Processing Feedback
Time Management
Financial Management
Recovery
Community
Physical Fitness
Public Speaking
Mark Making
Subject
Business Development
Marketing
Idea generation
Observation
Memory
What am I missing?