There is no magic formula - Illustrator Ruud Hendriks

Ruud (aka Momo) launched an illustration studio after finishing university in the Netherlands. It took some time to get it off the ground and he lived off pot noodles in the not-so-sunny Scotland for years. Despite the tough times, he held strong and he’s now enjoying the heat in Portugal, with a steady flow of commissions coming in via word of mouth and social media.

IllustratorSteve Folland2 February 2020finding clients, finding work, illustration, selling products, Scotland, Portugal, Netherlands, web design, studio, brand, building a brand, Twitter, social mediaComment

Go with your gut - Lettering Artist Julia Broughton

Julia spent 8 years designing greetings cards in-house at Hallmark and Moonpig before going freelance full-time. Following her gut, she niched from illustration to lettering, rebranding her entire business, and she’s now busy building up multiple income streams.

DesignerSteve Folland26 January 2020finding clients, finding work, illustration, Instagram, lettering, selling products, classes, workshops, teachingComment