Illustration is such a vibrant and exciting part of the creative industries. It covers so many different areas - if you think back to your first ever experience of illustration, it is most likely children's books. We all enjoyed them when we were little, many still enjoy them now - seeing all the different characters, environments and world's an artist can create. That is one huge part of the illustration industry but there are many different parts to consider too. There is editorial, there is product, packaging, advertising, fashion and even moving image and if you are interested in illustration they are all areas you many find yourself dipping your toes into as a professional illustrator.
One of the great things with illustration is if you are a big thinker and you like to tell a story but you are not so good with the words, then you can really play on that saying "a picture paints a thousand words"

Mentored by - Helen Turner