I just feel like I'll never get a job as an illustrator or a comic artist. I've applied to over 350 job within the past 8 months and all have been denied. I'm just at my wits end. My work can be seen here www.glennsueznin.deviantart.com/gallery I'd love for some people to actually tell me if they think I'd can cut it or not.
2006-07-06 14:58:37 · 16 answers · asked by GlennSueznin 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
I think your work is gr8 excellent breath taking OK I'll stop now but i think you just have to try harder harry potter was refused for about a year before it was approved by a publisher so being refused don't' mean your work is bad so keep on trying
2006-07-20 08:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Dark Crystel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad. In fact, it is better than a number of syndicated cartoonists. There is nothing that reaches out and grabs you though.
Your style is simple, and well suited for the comics pages. Comic books tend to be more elaborate in detail.
I am currently working with an illustrator putting together a comic book. He has a couple of Marvel comics credits. I am going to give you the address for his web site for art, and my public 360 site for an idea of how the stories go.
Drop me a line if you would like some more info.
diogenese19348@yahoo.com
PS - All of the renderings on my site the far have been computer generated. The one tomorrow will be illustrated by yet another artist and writer.
-Dio
2006-07-06 15:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a solid grasp of what you're doing (and, believe it or not, not everyone does), so don't give up. What I would suggest is going back to some of your old professors (you mentioned getting a job, so I'm assuming you've graduated college) and talk with them. Ask them for suggestions of where else you can look for job openings, what would make your resume and portfolio really stand out, or, if nothing else, names of industry people you can contact for advice or a job.
Try to network with other illustrators, other graduates as well as industry professionals. I believe someone else suggested an internship - I know that may not be what you're looking for exactly, but if it gets your name out there, go for it. Are you located in a bigger city like LA or New York? Consider browsing through another city's job postings and applying there.
Best of luck to you! (And don't give up - you've got talent)
2006-07-07 10:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mischa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give up. I tell this to myself often because I am also an illustrator. Your work is good but it has a style I have seen before.. It probably has a very specific market.That is no reason to give up.
My advice is to network as much as possible and someone will know someone important to your quest. The secret is getting the right person to look at your work. This is much harder than it sounds. Experience is good too.
The only reason I ever got anything published is because I knew the right person. It is sad but it is the way it is.
www.intersectiony.com
2006-07-07 03:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by musarter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont really know much personally about actually working in the comics industry but my opinion is that you need some experience. maybe help out or get an insternship for an illustrator or work at some other aspect of comics for a while, i dont think they'd just give anybody a job.
2006-07-06 15:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I just say, I adore your dreds in your ID!
To be honest, I really like your work. I like the movement and active sequences you seem to so easily create. There's something about your style (the anime faces I mean. The bodies are fine) that seem a bit conventional. Try and develop a unique style. Some publishers really seem to thrive on originality. Don't hold me to my word though. Conventional just isn't MY taste. That isn't to say it won't get you anywhere!
Anyway, even if your work is the most fantastic thing in the world, publishers will still want to see that you know something about writing - comics that contain good plots/stories, flow and composition DO MATTER, believe me. They'll all judge it, so just see if there's a flaw in that respect?
Sorry I can't provide any decent advice. D: But good luck! I really think you could cut it! <3
2006-07-10 08:36:33 · answer #6 · answered by RSJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very talented. The job market is tough though. Depends on where you are located. (i am near Chicago) You might have to settle for something else in Design until your dream job comes along. I am a graphic artist, been in the field for 15 years. Right now everything is digital, but it looks like you have what it takes. Looks like you can really put pencil to paper and that is very important too.
Do not give up.
2006-07-06 16:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by nemeccolagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your work looks like it's very good. Like others before me have said, comic illustration is VERY competitive. Don't give up, and if you can get your foot in the door with an internship, I'd go for it.
2006-07-06 17:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by Oracle at Delphi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The syndicates that handle the comics get 20,000+submissions per year.They start about four new strips/year.Been there.
Get the book,"the Artists Marketing Guide"Has addresses and names of who to contact.The best rejection letter is from"Mad"
magazine
2006-07-19 16:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by Rich B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also get on deviantart, I'm not sure what I want to be, but wow I really like your style.
Maybe its just the story line?
I haven't read your comics yet, but so far your art is reeeally good.
2006-07-11 10:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by CoyotesGaze 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋