Individuals: Hire an Illustrator

Your custom portrait to frame

Is there a benefit for an individual to hire a professional illustrator? Absolutely! Although illustrators often work with publishers, in the press, with communication agencies, or for businesses, an individual can certainly hire an illustrator for personal projects.

Here are some examples of work an illustrator can do for an individual:

• Custom Portraits: A unique gift for a special occasion such as a wedding, a birthday, or a family portrait.

• Custom Greeting Cards or Announcements: For weddings, births, parties, etc.

• Illustrations for Personal Projects: Whether you want to self-publish a book, illustrate your latest YouTube video, or decorate a space with a unique framed drawing.

An illustrated keepsake to give

Regarding pricing: it should ensure fair compensation for the illustrator, which is essential for quality work.

The cost of a drawing is primarily determined by:

• Work Time and Expertise: A custom illustration requires several hours of work and artistic skill, whether for conceptualizing, drawing, or finalizing the piece.

• Exclusivity: You are paying for a unique creation that will not exist anywhere else. Unlike standardized images, your illustration is made specifically for you.

• Revisions and Adjustments: The price often includes revisions to ensure the result matches exactly what you want.

So, plan a budget, just like for any other service from any other profession.

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Why will your order have a higher added value than a project illustrated with generic images or AI-generated images?

• Thanks to Personalization: A professional illustrator offers you the opportunity to obtain a work that perfectly aligns with your vision, tastes, and needs. A ready-made image or one generated by AI often lacks this nuance and adaptation.

• Thanks to Artistic Quality: AI and pre-designed images can sometimes lack the coherence, emotion, or creativity that only a human can provide. An illustrator will apply their expertise to your project, with a unique style.

• Thanks to Authenticity and Exclusivity: By working with an illustrator, you support artistic creation and obtain a 100% original work, a rare creation that you won't find on other media.

Are you an individual considering commissioning one or more drawings from an illustrator? Contact me by clicking here.