How to make money with DT-1
posted on 12th of november, 2008
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I'm a freelance illustrator. Illustration is not just a hobby for me, it's a job. I'm used to have clients who want this, that, and that one. Clients that have ideas, but not clear ideas, and your due is to find something in their mind and put it on paper. And after each project, you have to find another client with another idea... Very tiring...
This was my job before DT. Today I'm thinking about saving all the money I use to promote my freelance work and finding clients. I'm considering the idea of working full-time for DT. Working for DT is PURE FREEDOM. I love it.
So I'm trying to be an active part of the community.
And I think I can give some suggestion for all the illustrators that want to make money with DT.
1 - Make it with dedication and enthusiasm.
DT doesn't give you tomorrow-deadlines. He is NOT a boring client who tells you what to do and what not to do. So you really have time and freedom to do your best. You can choose your subject and your deadine. This can be a expected suggestion but if you give a look to some illustrators portfolios you can find a lot of cheap-looking illustrations. You have to say something with your images, not just making a quick drawing... You have to comunicate a concept ora a feeling, to make something useful and artistic at the same time.
And if you think "for nearly 1 US$ per download this is the best I can do..." you will NEVER make money with DT.
Don't do it just to have one more picture in your portfolio. I know, with your computer you can manage an image, making different illustrations with just one first drawing very quickly. Well, you can do it, but only if each variant is your best.
Not just changing randomly colors or shapes.
Even an empty book can help you making money if you take your time to make interesting different versions of it. One magic old retro book, one pink butterfly girly book, one recipes book, one greyscale empty book for people who prints in BW...
And with 8 different versions of this book in my portfolio, last month a buyer contacted me for having another one, which is selling well as the others...
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Comments (25)
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Some great ideas. Thank you for sharing with us.
- posted by
Crafteepics
on December 11, 2008 |
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thank you for your adivises!!
although am a photographer but a illustrator!!
And if you think "for nearly 1 US$ per download this is the best I can do..." you will NEVER make money with DT that is beatiful!!
- posted by
D2hd2x
on December 10, 2008 |
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Some good ideas
- posted by
Nicemonkey
on December 07, 2008 |
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Awesome article, I hope to learn so much from each of you!
- posted by
Paintingirl
on November 30, 2008 |
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I have just reached 300 sales in around 10 months.
- posted by
Hot99
on November 29, 2008 |
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Very interesting approach. Nice illustrations in your portfolio. Cheers!
- posted by
MilsiArt
on November 25, 2008 |
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Great Illustrations! Really nice portfolio. The best thing I have found with stock Photography and illustrations, aside from making your own schedule, is that you can work in your pajamas if you want. Have a great day!
- posted by
Irisangel
on November 21, 2008 |
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I was wondering if each of us, over time, since each has a style, has one or more customers who follow him as his creator image ..
- posted by
Papepi
on November 14, 2008 |
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This is a great motivator. Thanks Korat! [imgr]http://www.dreamstime.com/days-name-image5742631[/imgr]
- posted by
Asaliro
on November 14, 2008 |
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My best sellers are in color.
- posted by
Korat_cn
on November 14, 2008 |
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Cara Korat, but you have sold more designs in color or black and white?
- posted by
Papepi
on November 13, 2008 |
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thanks Korat, this is really a useful blog for illustrators at last!
Are you REALLY considering the idea of working full time for Dreamstime? I know your porfolio is great, but would you sell enough to earn your living?
- posted by
Sallylux
on November 13, 2008 |
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Papepi: no never, if you mean the full ownership.
- posted by
Korat_cn
on November 13, 2008 |
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Korat: but that is seen for years that you work with DT, you never happened that a customer has bought the rights to an illustration?
- posted by
Papepi
on November 13, 2008 |
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omg,I think you said very good
- posted by
Sam391
on November 13, 2008 |
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I think you are a real talent! Love your portfolio and wish you the best.
- posted by
Littlemacproductions
on November 12, 2008 |
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There is a lot of amazing talent among the illustrators on DT.
- posted by
Litifeta
on November 12, 2008 |
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Very interesting blog!
- posted by
Valeria73
on November 12, 2008 |
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Great blog! Thank you! Bye, Rob.
- posted by
Roberto1977
on November 12, 2008 |
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Very good philosophy.
C.
- posted by
Azathoth973
on November 12, 2008 |
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You are right. I love DT too no deadline no stress do my job with dedication and enthusiasm but for money nedd to improve my skills.
Ciao Sandra
- posted by
Sanshams
on November 12, 2008 |
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good
- posted by
Surisuri
on November 12, 2008 |
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Usefull tips, thanks ! :)
- posted by
Xevious
on November 12, 2008 |
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For me DT is a hobby. Nevertheless, I try to spread good works - and they began to bring money. It is pleasant!
- posted by
Flycat
on November 12, 2008 |
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What u wrote is really interesting! I like DT a lot too. Ciao
- posted by
Piedenero
on November 12, 2008 |
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Carla F. Castagno
(Korat_cn)
Bagnolo P., IT
>I'm a freelance illustrator with more than 10 years of experience. I live and work in Italy for publishers and companies of all over the world.
As a photographer I'm working on some new kind of photos: thermic images.
I have created a forum for illustrators, if you understand italian language:
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