The Six Stages of Illustration Leading Clients Through Your Art by Tom Froese

It’s one thing to create exceptional art, but it’s an entirely different skill to do so professionally for clients. Renowned illustrator Christoph Niemann once stated, ‘Relying on craft and routine is a lot less sexy than being an artistic genius. But it is an excellent strategy for not going insane.’ This class is designed to provide you with just such a strategy!

If you’re seeking effective strategies for commercial illustration, especially for paying clients, then this class is tailor-made for you. Join the award-winning Illustrator and Top Teacher, Tom Froese, as he guides you through every stage of his illustration process when working with clients.

What You Will Learn:

1. The key stages of the illustration process, from start to finish.
2. What to focus on (and what not to) at each step along the way.
3. How to initiate an illustration project and set it up for success.
4. Handling challenging client feedback effectively.
5. Best practices for keeping projects on track and ensuring timely payment.

Exclusive Tools You Will Receive:

1. The 6S Filing System.
2. A customizable Deck Template for your use.
3. A printable poster of Tom’s 6S Illustration Process.

Who Is This Class For:

This class is suitable for current illustrators or aspiring ones who want to gain insights into the steps and stages of the professional illustration process. It’s not merely a creative class; it’s a business class—a strategy class. The focus is on structuring your creative process to confidently guide clients through it.

Skills, Experience, or Tools Needed:

No special skills or experience are necessary, although the content will be most relevant to illustrators with some professional experience who wish to enhance their strategic approach. No special tools are required; the device you are using to view this class is sufficient. Whether you prefer digital or traditional methods, the class project can be completed on your device or by hand in a sketchbook or notepad.