How to Find an Illustrator

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know what you're asking for.

   Once your quest for the right illustrator has ended the next step is knowing how to instruct the artist to draw what you have in mind.
   
   The best way to be satisfied with the art you order is to be extremely clear in your instructions.
   
   The artist will appreciate a concise, to the point order.
   
   Below is a list of questions designed to help organize your requests.
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   Step 2: Know how many illustrations do you want?

   ,, For example:
   A drawing of a collie dog, walking down a lane, in profile, past a line of trees with a clear, blue, cloudless sky in background.
   
   The dog should be wearing a collar and have a pleasant expression. ,,,,,, Some artists will charge for finding reference material as it can be very time consuming.
   
   You might consider finding the reference to save fees. , Do you want the artist to provide the text or leave room for your printer to place the text on the finished art.
   
   If you want the artist to do it what font should be used.
   
   If you are having your printing company place the text they can superimpose it on the digital art. , What is the message you want to convey? , Can you supply a digital image of the logo. , For instance if you want a picture of a bride on a skateboard and they have drawn skateboards and brides separately you can be confident they draw them together.
   
   If the artist can draw an airplane but has not drawn a skateboard be confident they can draw the skateboard. , Do not expect the artist to redraw the picture if you change your mind for the original layout without incurring more fees.
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   Step 3: Be prepared for providing needed info.

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   Step 4: For each illustration please provide the following list of the elements to be included in the composition?

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   Step 5: Decide if the art will the art be in color or black and white?

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   Step 6: Do you want one or more prints or a digital image or both?

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   Step 7: If you are ordering prints how many and what size?

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   Step 8: For what purpose will the art be used?

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   Step 9: Know ahead of time

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    Step 10: what is the eye

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    Step 11: hair and skin color of the subjects?

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    Step 12: Will you be providing reference material or do you expect the artist to procure it.

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    Step 13: Will there be any text on the page?

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    Step 14: Do you need the artist to design a logo and if so what are your ideas for it?

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    Step 15: Do you want a logo you already have placed on the art?

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    Step 16: You can ask the illustrator to show you samples of art they have which conveys the type and quality of the illustrations they create

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    Step 17: however

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    Step 18: do not expect them to have the exact thing you have in mind.

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    Step 19: Ask the artist if you will be supplied with a sketch before they go to the final finish.

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