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Case studies, technical breakdowns, and real-world experiences from a commercial digital illustration workflow for book publishers, board game developers, and more.

Commercial Digital Book Cover Illustration: “When the Client Knows What They Want.”

When you start pitching your portfolio, you might not know exactly how a commercial commission works in practice. A complete guide from the first sketch to the final rendering, using a real-world sci-fi book project as a case study.

What Happens When an Illustrator Goes Rogue and Skips the Initial Phases

Part two of the freelance illustration series. What happens when you underestimate initial client communication, skip composition sketches, and jump straight into the final rendering?