From My Desk to Yours

✸ some bts and thoughts of the artist ✸

Welcome to my little corner of thoughts, processes, and behind-the-scenes magic.

Here, I share a peek into my life as an illustrator—from personal to client projects,

to the ups and downs, and everything in between of working in children's illustration.

Think of it as a letter from my desk to yours—honest, cozy, and full of the small things that shape the big work.

early days

Portfolio For Illustrators That Attracts the Right Clients

Your portfolio isn’t a gallery — it’s a signal. If you’re not attracting the clients you want, the problem might not be your talent, but your positioning. Here’s how to build a portfolio that communicates clarity, direction, and professionalism.

early days

6 hours ago

The uncomfortable truth about pricing your illustration work as a freelancer

Pricing your illustration work is rarely just about numbers. In this post, I’m sharing the uncomfortable truths about setting prices as a freelance illustrator — from undercharging and client expectations to building a pricing system that supports your energy, time, and long-term sustainability.

early days

Feb 19

How illustrators actually find clients (and why it rarely happens the way you expect)

Finding clients as an illustrator is rarely fast or predictable. This post looks at how it actually happens — quietly, over time, and often very differently than expected.

early days

Jan 26

What does it really mean to be a freelance illustrator?

Freelance illustration often looks simple from the outside — flexible, creative, free. This post is about what it actually asks from you once the excitement settles: responsibility, uncertainty, and the balance you slowly learn to build.

early days

Jan 11

How do illustrators actually make money?

Illustration rarely pays in just one way. Most illustrators juggle different income streams, learn as they go, and slowly untangle the mess. This post is about what that really looks like.

early days

Dec 26, 2025

So, you like to draw, and you wonder if an illustrator can work for a living?

A quiet reflection for anyone who loves to draw and wonders whether illustration can become more than a hobby — and why uncertainty is often part of the beginning.

thoughts and notes

Dec 23, 2025

From My Desk to Yours

early days

Portfolio For Illustrators That Attracts the Right Clients

The uncomfortable truth about pricing your illustration work as a freelancer

How illustrators actually find clients (and why it rarely happens the way you expect)

What does it really mean to be a freelance illustrator?

How do illustrators actually make money?

So, you like to draw, and you wonder if an illustrator can work for a living?

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