Hello. I am aforementioned friend of Ed's. Yes, there is some money to be made in illustration, but I would avoid books if money is all you are interested in, as we pay peanuts. I also earn peanuts – publishing just doesn't make big bucks these days, unless you are a big name fiction author or Barbara Cartland.
I hear that advertising pays well, and magazine work can be lucrative and regular. Best get a portfolio together and send to every magazine giant you know. You could get regular commissions from mags too, which would enable you to make it your full-time job if you desired.
Sorry to not be more helpful. I work in editorial, and am not that close to the commissioning/design side of things. Your type of illustration could probably be used in any number of ways, so I wish you luck!
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Date: 2004-03-15 06:47 am (UTC)I hear that advertising pays well, and magazine work can be lucrative and regular. Best get a portfolio together and send to every magazine giant you know. You could get regular commissions from mags too, which would enable you to make it your full-time job if you desired.
Sorry to not be more helpful. I work in editorial, and am not that close to the commissioning/design side of things. Your type of illustration could probably be used in any number of ways, so I wish you luck!