Book illustrator David Elliot in his workshop. A book illustrator working digitally. About Book IllustrationFirstly, I chose this career to look into because I have always loved reading, perhaps more than I love making art. Once upon a time, I could entertain myself for hours pretending I lived in whatever universe I had been reading about in my latest novel. I even tried my hand at book writing and illustrating when I was about 8 (but, as you can imagine, my 8 year old attention span didn’t exactly foster follow-through with that project). So, I decided to give it a second look in this assignment. I have no intention of actually going to school to become a book illustrator, but I could absolutely see myself pursuing it as a hobby or part-time gig. The average annual pay for a book illustrator in the US is $60,360 a year according to ZipRecruiter. The range varies widely from from less than $31,500 to over $73,000. As such, it would seem as though education, skill, and experience could result in an increased pay. A bachelor’s degree in illustration or another art-related is the best bet for a college education. In Virginia, the best opportunities are:
Resources: How Do I Become a Book Illustrator? (learn.org) Book Illustrator Annual Salary ($60,360 Avg | Feb 2021) - ZipRecruiter The Illustration Academy — We're Going Digital
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