An Illustrator with global clients

John is a freelance illustrator based in Manchester with over 20 years of experience creating bold dynamic artwork. Working with an Illustrator is all about ideas, communication and problem-solving. John has collaborated on some great projects, here's just a sample...

Bullet points for commissioning illustration;

• Be as clear as you can be about what you want.
• A freelance won't be offended if you show me some samples of images you like the style of.
• It can be tempting to use hourly rate websites like people per hour, but this kind of approach quickly turns your commission into speed dating. With ample choice and illustrators eager to show you their work you might find your time is eaten up explaining your requirements over and over again.
• Best practice from the illustrator includes preliminary sketch ideas. Regardless of your budget, there should be room for feedback and revision before receiving the final work.