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How did you get started in art and illustration?
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I started in art as a kid by pure instinct. My interest in illustration, on the other hand, developed later on, once I became much more of a pragmatic person and understood the challenge behind successfully communicating with an active audience.
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By producing lots of work for myself and getting to know and improve my skills as I went. I kept my eyes and ears wide open, and learned all about the different promotional means for illustrators. Staying sharply focused is key.
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