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Whats makes Ward Illustration his own and successful?
key parts.
What is your process when working with clients? Can you run us through a typical job?
Three sketches, revise one of them, then do finish (with revises if necessary) in Photoshop.
What has been inspiring you lately?
The sculptures of Elie Nadelman, The Confessions of St. Augustine, the Bhagavad Gita, ArtForum… and younger illustrators �??�?? who are a marvel to me.
Any advice for others who are pursuing creative goals?
Listen.
How do you market/promote your work?
I used to be the postcard king. But today emails seem to work better. Limited emails, that is. And getting in shows. That’s where much of my work comes from. Especially, Print’s Regional Design Annual. That’s been good for me. But word-of-mouth and repeat customers are my best source of work. I pride myself in clients I�??ve had for a long time; I’ve done over 70 illustrations for one of them.
Do you have a rep? Why/why not?
I have reps in France and Germany. I don’t speak a word of German; and my French rep can get me through doors I’d never be able to open on my own — like Hermès.
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