I’ve been doing live events for over 13 years, so unlike what some people state, live illustration is not this brand new invention, it was around long before this trend and will resume long after.

When you’re self employed you don’t exactly get yearly reviews or a sit down with the boss, unless you’re particularly adept at talking to yourself in the mirror.

But when you’re so busy working, head down focusing on rowing, it’s easy to forget that you’re also captain of the ship.

I wanted to put together a quick guide about what course is suitable for who, because I don’t want anyone purchasing a specific course where another one would be better suited!

4 years have floooown by, and I’ve managed to keep my head above water without sacrificing my gaming habits, so here’s a few things I’ve learn after 4 years being a full-time artist.

Live event illustration is one of the most lucrative jobs out there for fashion illustrators, you can earn up to £350ph+ and with it being incredibly in demand as well, there’s no shortage of jobs.

However it isn’t entirely easy money, as they’re not suited for everyone!

I’ve drawn all my life, as most of us have, but for some reason the important time of choosing what you want to study at university came at a time I was on a break from drawing.

In photography there’s always this prejudice, you wouldn’t book a wedding photographer to shoot your fashion campaign

And I often wonder if this stigma is in the illustration industry too.

A question I get asked a lot by budding live event artists is have I ever had someone not like my drawing?

And the questions asked as if people think if that ever happened, the client makes you pack up your shit and kicks you out of the venue and you’re blacklisted from every job ever.