Illustrators

You can explore an interest in this career by taking art courses. Artists can always improve their drawing skills by practicing on their own, either producing original artwork, or making sketches from drawings that appear in textbooks and reference manuals that relate to their interests. Participation in art, science, and fashion clubs also provide good exposure.

Check out the Society of Illustrators' SI On the Fly Blog (https://societyillustrators.org/blog) to learn more about the field. Additionally, the society has a Museum of Illustration (https://societyillustrators.org/plan-your-visit) in New York City.

Other ways to learn more about this career include participating in information interviews and job-shadowing experiences with illustrators; getting involved in summer exploration programs in illustration and other fields that are offered by colleges and universities and the Society of Illustrators; and participating in competitions that are offered by SkillsUSA and other organizations.