Top illustrator skills needed to get the job.

What are the top 3 traits or skills every illustrator must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your illustrator expertise?

Hi,
I have experience producing excellent Illustration and Renderings. I use various medias. I am interested in what other skills I have to have in order to get more work. And who will be the employers or industries that will use my skills. I would appreciate any advice. I can send samples of my work.

Thank you very much.

Noemi Cortes

Noemi Cortes in Renton, Washington said: Hi,
I have experience producing excellent Illustration and Renderings. I use various medias. I am interested in what other skills I have to have in order to get more work. And who will be the employers or industries that will use my skills. I would appreciate any advice. I can send samples of my work.

Thank you very much.

Noemi Cortes

That is not an answer to a proper queston. Please don't go off on a rant about your skills. It's unprofessional and makes you look desperate.

I'm sorry, but I have to put more than just 3.

1) The ability to acknowedge and understand other artworks and artists.

2) Being able to create artwork that can portray different meanings.

3) Knowing the general artistic techniques

4) Patience - not everything works out the way you want it to.

5) Take criticism - you are not creating artwork just for yourself.

6) Able to work under pressure - as you need to meet deadlines.

7) Work with different mediums.

8) creating a style that everyone will know you for (not necessarily if you want more of a range).

I can't think of more right now, but these (I guess) are essential to become the illustrator that everyone wants to hire.
Good Luck!

Hope that's helpful...

R.L. in Adelaide, Australia said: I'm sorry, but I have to put more than just 3.

1) The ability to acknowedge and understand other artworks and artists.

2) Being able to create artwork that can portray different meanings.

3) Knowing the general artistic techniques

4) Patience - not everything works out the way you want it to.

5) Take criticism - you are not creating artwork just for yourself.

6) Able to work under pressure - as you need to meet deadlines.

7) Work with different mediums.

8) creating a style that everyone will know you for (not necessarily if you want more of a range).

I can't think of more right now, but these (I guess) are essential to become the illustrator that everyone wants to hire.
Good Luck!

Thank You! I want to become an illustrator, but didnt know what skills i had to have in order to get into the career. This was very helpful! :)