recommended graphic design book: "starting your career as a freelance illustrator or graphic designer"
Digital illustration and design, online portfolio sites, and the proliferation of stock art have radically changed the way that illustrators and graphic designers work.
More than ever, artists hoping to turn their talent into freelance success face questions such as how to get started, how to sell their work, how to promote themselves, and what to do once they are working. For those embarking on freelance careers in illustration or graphic design, the answers have arrived.