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On average what is the life span of an illustrator's career? How many years can they get work with a particular style?
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I wish there was an easy answer for this. There are a good number of illustrators out there who have been illustrating for more than 20 years, many more for more than 10 and so on. Although there are some illustrators that have been working for 40 or more years the number is not what it should be. Some illustrators have a timeless style that will serve them well over the years. Other illustrators grow and change with the times, never letting their work feel stale or tired. Both of these approaches will have true longevity but it takes hindsight, or exceptional foresight, to be able to distinguish what will become a classic. Then there are also the illustrators that attempt to change their style much more frequently with dizzying effect, not necessarily the best idea - just as an art director gets a handle on your work it will have changed again.
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