Frequently Asked Questions:

More and more I am finding opportunities to share what I have learned with art students. At first, I tried to answer all the emails that came my way but it is beginning to take up too much time and I can’t always answer every email to the same depth as before. My hope is that I can point them here and have enough information to help them get started in the direction they need to go!

Please send me suggestions and questions so I can continue to improve this section!
Email: holliehibbert@gmail.com

Great learning resources* for art students?

*Not every resource is going to be the right fit, but check these out and maybe it’ll lead you down the right road!

SVS Learn - Lee White, Jake Parker and Will Terry are excellent teachers! They have wonderful advice from the Business, to mastering your craft. If you have questions, this is the first place I will send you. There are online classes with a subscription, 3pt Perspective Podcast, and loads of other content.

Schoolism and The Oatley Academy - These have an emphasis on the Entertainment industry

SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) - Publishing Industry. They have conventions and events and are a great resource for networking and learning about the industry.

Youtube - Want to learn Photoshop? See painting demos? Network? Understand taxes? Procreate App Tutorials? Good Design?

21 Draw - I follow a lot of these folks on Instagram. Great tips for beginners and professionals!

Do you give art lessons?

No, but I can point you in a direction where you can learn and get more training. (See above)

Sketchbook tips:

Drawing everyday, and drawing a variety of things will help you gain milage. I personally noticed a huge difference once I had been keeping one for several months. If you are having trouble knowing where to start, you can try out different drawing challenges you see on social media, such as Inktober, Mermay, or Draw6FanArts.
You also don’t need to purchase expensive supplies, try to keep things simple.

As a student or recent college graduate trying to break into the industry, how do I know when to say “Yes/No” when a client approaches me?

Something to keep in mind as you are accepting work. Every project has to be at least 2 of these 3 things:

1. Does this pay well? (You gotta pay your bills)

2. Is this a great networking opportunity/Do I like the people I’m doing business with?

3. Am I excited by this project? Does it fit within what I love? Passion Project?

You’ll know you’ve struck gold if you hit all three :-) 

Where and How do I get started pricing my work?

-Graphic Artists Guild Handbook 16th Edition: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines

Positive ways to interact with a client/coworkers:

-Communication! Frequent and consistent.

-Knowing your intended audience: You may need to adjust your personal style a little to make it age appropriate. There are ways to make it your own in whatever genre you are in.

-Be kind and patient

-Say ‘thank you’.

Not so great ways to interact with a client/coworkers:

-Radio Silence: If things are busy or if you are overwhelmed, don't be afraid to let your client know. It's better to over communicate than not. They will be more understanding and more flexible when things come up.

-Doing the Bare Minimum