Saturday, October 11, 2014

.Get Inspired! Magazine and a FREE Copy of 50 Markets!

Exciting news - .Get Inspired! magazine is offering an opportunity to win your own FREE copy of 50 Markets of Illustration!

.Get Inspired! is an e-magazine based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and founded in 2009 by Andre Kreft. It is a fast-growing online showcase, magazine, and social network for artists, designers, and photographers. .Get Inspired! magazine is currently attracting more than 30 thousand page views per month and showcasing more than 10 thousand inspiring images. All work shared in the magazine is curated and you can expect to find high quality work from both professionals and beginners. Everyone is welcome! The e-magazine is free for download, as well being available as a freed iPad app and as a printed version. Find .Get Inspired! here!

Here is what .Get Inspired! has to say about 50 Markets of Illustration:

"Freelance illustration can be a difficult industry to break into, but with 50 Markets of Illustration by John Roman, you can start to narrow down your options and find a market that will allow you and your talents to flourish. If illustration is your passion, hone in on your personal style and specialization, and utilize this market guide to discover which of 50 different, lesser-known markets within the industry will be best suited to your skill-set. You might be surprised to find out that your skills translate well into several different niche markets!

From comic strip and biological illustration, to tattoo artistry, military art, and more, this thorough guide plays an essential role in any freelance illustrator’s job and career search. While your impression may be that the field of illustration is difficult to land a job in, the 50 out-of-the-box markets presented beak the industry wide open. Take advantage of the opportunities these markets provide, discover your specialized skill-set, and find the markets that will allow you to practice your passion.”


Click here to find out what to do for the chance to win your own copy of 50 Markets of Illustration!

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Hartford Art School Blog

50 Markets of Illustration has received a mention on the Hartford Art School’s blog!

The Hartford Art School is a low-residency MFA program located in Hartford, CT that offers students a chance to study closely with outstanding faculty and fellow students. It was conceived and directed by internationally-renowned illustrator, educator and illustration historian, Murray Tinkelman.

The 50 Markets of Illustration book proudly features work from several Hartford Art School illustrators.

See their blog post here!