Representation
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- brooke
Should I seek representation within the state I'm in? Or look anywhere in the US? Or... ?
- mrdobolina0
what's the lawsuit about? ;)
- brooke0
Haha!
I meant an "agent" for my "work".
:)
- mrdobolina0
are you moving to chicago, or in chicago now?
- brooke0
I'll be there June 1st for good.
- mrdobolina0
nice Im 90 miles north. Have to hang out sometime.
- brooke0
Totally!
Now, do you have an answer to my question?
:)
- mrdobolina0
sorry I have no help about the artist's rep thing, kona would probably know a bit about that.
- acescence0
seems someone in nyc would be good for the fashion and advertising industries.
but what do i know?
- monkeyshine0
Gary Baseman says to do for yourself as no one else will take care of your interests like you will. Of course he has an agent but he says it's only for big corporate gigs that have more negotiation.
Why would you limit your search to your state? Seems like the priority would be finding an agent who gets your work and who will get you work.
- brooke0
Great advice, Monkeyshine. That's all I needed to hear!
Do you know of anyone in particular for illustration? Any recommendations?
- monkeyshine0
hhmm...well, Jan Collier is GB's agent: http://www.jan-collier-represent…
Your work is great so aim high.I don't really know of anyone else. You might try a site like this to get you started: http://folioplanet.com/Illustrat…
Good luck.
- version30
brooke-
links here
http://www.supercrawler.com/Arts…
- ArtDirector0
Yeah, your illustrations is great. Give me one =)
- brooke0
This whole thing is making me nervous.
- Mal0
Be Calm.
- version30
be assertive and don't second guess your work
- arthur0
Look for an agent in either NY or LA. They will likely want to rep you for the whole US, or perhaps internationally as well. There are lots of questions you'll need to ask.
Which reps do you like? Shoot high first and then go for your second choices.
- arthur0
My experience with reps has has some positives, but many disappointments as well. I'm currently looking for a new US rep (but don't tell my current rep that!).
This link has many good questions you should ask a prospective rep, scroll down to the heading "to rep or not to rep."
Remember that reps aren't doing you any favors and you don't owe them anything. They are looking to make money off of your work, plain and simple.
I've had US reps and European reps, but 90% of my income is still self-generated. I've talked with many illustrators and most are disappointed at how little work their reps actually bring in.
I could go on and on. But still, I'm looking for a new one now, so go figure.