Making It is a new documentary film from Anthony Francis Moorman about the daily struggles to being an illustrator. A niche film to be sure. So far there are a few trailers up about. No thumbs up or stars until I actually get to see it.
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9 Comments on “New Documentary Where Illustrators Talk About Illustration Stuff”
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I loved all the clips from the movie and really look forward to seeing it in it’s entirety. These guys are a segment of the illustration community making a living in niche markets that they have carved out all on their own. I started out as an illustrator at the end of the 80’s and my career was defined by the editorial market at that time, but today you have to really be entrepreneurial and find your client base in a totally different way. I’m excited to see illustrators surviving and thriving and figuring it out.
Joe, Agreed. Earning a living as an illustrator or designer in the glory days of publishing was, if not easier, more easily navigable. The market for editorial work was big and wide and you needn’t go outside of that system to earn a nice paycheck and keep the work rolling in.
You are correct, while the editorial market has shrunk in size and influence over the last 25 years, creatives have had to carve out a place for themselves, based on individual interests and talents. Narrowcasting to smaller yet more supportive markets of like-minded individuals. I’m also looking forward to seeing the film and seeing how I can apply these stories to my tiny slice of the pie.
Cheers.
Looking forward to this but where are the women? surely there should be at least one female Illustrator representing…?
I would like to see this documentary! looks very interesting.
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Lisa, Agreed. No women makes for a limited view. But as mentioned above, it is a niche film about a small segment of the illustration community.
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New Documentary about Illustration stuff and Illustrators
I’ve never heard about this documentary, but I”m very interested to see it. I will share this with my blog followers as well.
Tara Mcphersen was in the official trailer, & at least one other artist/illustrator as well. It is interesting that there wasn’t more women interviewed, as there are a ton of really amazing freelance illustrators out there who are women and have large fan bases. Nevertheless, as an illustrator just starting in my career as a freelancer, I’m very excited for this film! The artists interviewed were spot on with art being a business – something I think should be covered more in art colleges! Students pay top dollar to learn art but get only a measly semester to cover all the legalities, business and marketing stuff! You have to hussle and work hard to be an illustrator nowadays!