Part 4 of the "Digital Art Renaissance" series for Strategic Possibilities Podcast. Having just been through COVID, many people have taken the opportunity to change their careers. On top of that, internet and social media provides so many new opportunities from moonlighting podcasters who grow from their closets to stories like Dawn Spears' who started her career in Science and Tech and eventually transitioned into the Book Illustration space. In this episode, Dawn reveals her advice and tips for those looking to break into book illustration. But she also shares how certain life situations essentially forced her to learn new technology. Throughout the episode, she shares interesting insight into her creative habits, how she prefers to tackle opportunities to learn head on, as well as some specific tips on how you can get started or grow a career as a book illustrator. With that, Dawn wanted to introduce herself directly: Bio from Dawn: I am a freelance illustrator and 3D modeler based in the UK. I also have a background in science and software development. I've illustrated for many clients, including book publishers, independent authors, retail businesses, and interiors. I use mainly Photoshop for illustration. ZBrush for 3D modelling and Daz Studio or Unreal Engine for adding rendered material to illustrations where necessary. You can find Dawn's work online via: www.dawnydawny.com www.mythicstock.com https://dawnspears.artstation.com/
