There is still plenty of freelance illustration work out there.
In the video below I took the time to explain the changes I’ve seen happen in illustration markets over the past 20 years and what I think artists should do to take advantage of emerging markets. Yes there still is plenty of freelance illustration work out there but there are more illustrators competing for it and budgets have either remained the same or gone down.
You and I can find success in many different places.
The good news is that there are so many new possibilities for artists that unless you refuse to be open minded, you and I can find success in many different places.I give quite a few detailed examples in this video – it’s long so put it on while you work – I hope you enjoy it!