What not to do at the start of your illustration career.
The faster you can become a professional illustrator the better. I'm going to tell you what you need to be spending your time on to become a professional, faster. More importantly, I'll tell you what you shouldn't be spending your time on.
To do, or not to do?
You could spend three months working very hard on the wrong things, reach the end and still not have a paying client. Using your time effectively is hugely important at the start of your illustration career.
You can also read this article on the subject: What not to do
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