- know in your head why you are contacting them
- write down what you want to cover in the discussion
what do you want to tell them and find out?
- you exsiste
- advice, feedback on work, technique, working strategies?
- how and where they create there work
- what type of illustrator i am
- what work do they see as syergetic
- is our work simular....
what can i show them?
- A brief?
- creative cv?
- work your happy with
- promo pack?
what you should take away from the contact
- experience - confidence in doing it more and more
- insight in to how others work
- their contacts! - networking!
- synergetic mix
- feedback/advice
- chance to go back and talk again
who do you know :-
why would you want to know them
remember that professionals/illustrators you contact like to answer questions
they want to pass on their experiences.
DONT ASK TOO MUCH
keep it simple
'what do you feel is your most successful work?'
'is drawing still important in the digital age?'
Networking can last for years!
- you will get people who want to change your style
- different advice
GO WITH YOUR HEART- but opinion and advice is important but not a instruction.
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