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Thread: Me, as a illustrator for children's books?

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    Me, as a illustrator for children's books?

    I like the sound of that! Yesterday, I was emailed by the creative director of the children's books here in Cleveland to assign me a drawing to do and I will be starting that today and then I wait for their review and if upon selection for the book, then I would be paid a flat fee, then after that, I would receive more work and be paid $25/hr. So hopefully this one will WORK out. It is part time, but I would be getting paid more than what I currently do as a art instructor for little kids. (I barely get paid, and I only teach one or two hours a week, and my boss won't really give me a full class load and I have been thinking about quitting..)

    Fingers crossed!
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    Good luck, I've always wanted to do that!
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    What a wonderful venture for you!!

    I volunteer in the library of a local elementary school. The books we have are so much better than the same ones when I was a kid - and the reason is the illustrations. I find it difficult to put books back on the shelves sometimes - because I want to sit and look at the pictures.

    Congratulations - I'm looking forward to the day when I can say - I knew her when . . . .

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    Thank you! I'm very excited, hopefully this will work out, and I honestly can see myself in that career path as a artist for children books..

    Here are some of my cartoonings, a lot of people that has seen them have said they have "personality" and not a lot of artists can capture that in the cartoons.











    And my personal favorite: My boyfriend's two year old nephew admiring his birthday gift of my drawing of "Finding Nemo" cast... he absolutely LOVES it.

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    Those are great drawings! I think this will be a great opportunity for you!!

    Kaitlyn (the human)
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    Fantastic! It looks like you could love it AND make a living! Perfect!
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    Wow, I hope you get the job! It sounds like a good deal for you.
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    Those are beautiful! You have a real talent.

    Congratulations on the new job, and best wishes with it!
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    What a great opportunity!! Authors are always in need of great illustrators! It is a great way to make a living!!
    Shannon, Boomer, and Sooner

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    Good luck!! You are an incredible artist and I think you will go far! Let us know what books you do, I would love to get them for Nicholas.

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    Very cool opportunity, good luck!
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    good Luck! I hope you get it! Sounds fun!!
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    This sounds like a wonderful career. Good luck!!!

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    Good luck! I love the last picture you posted- how cute!

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    Thanks everyone!! I really hope something comes out of this.. I really would like to use my creativity and share it with the world, especially with young kids.
    You're the one sure thing I've found so you better stick around...
    Best Fireman in da House´10
    dedicated to the kindest,loveliest and always helpful man that one would be honored and proud to know........R.I.P. Dear Phred

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