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Holly (New) DeWolf ( ANSCAD '92 - BFA '93 from NSCAD University)

I am an illustrator and author. I'm a visual and verbal story teller. I attended NSCAD University for five years with a focus on design, illustration, writing and fine arts. My work centres around children's book illustration, editorial work and the decorative/stationary markets. I've been published in 6 books, one which I wrote myself as well as countless articles online. I'm a serious heart-on-sleeve writer of illustration.

When I finished writing my book Breaking Into Freelance Illustration, I knew eventually I would want to take that knowledge base into the classroom. I am about to hit a milestone in my career- I've been a glad participant in the illustration industry for 20 years! With that said, I believe illustration is an important part of the visual communication industry and needs to be supported. I want to continue to be of service to this industry by way of mentoring, writing, creating and teaching. I want to branch out beyond the studio and into the living breathing world we creatively inhabit. One day I would like to share my knowledge as a teacher, get an agent and tap into new markets.

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I recently published my first book Breaking Into Freelance Illustration: the guide for artists, designers and illustrators published through How Books/ F+W Media.

Breaking into Freelance Illustration provides a step-by-step road-map for illustrators looking to promote themselves and running a creative business. Written from the perspective of an experienced freelancer with plenty of industry insiders insight added, this helpful guide gives readers everything they need to start a full-time business, see their work published, or moonlight as an illustrator. This book is a down to earth guide that fills in the creative business blanks.

"A great introductory book for young illustrators... and a good reminder manual for the established. Many business books for creatives tout the same, classic, tried-and-true fundamentals. Good advice is good advice, right? This book shares some of the same, but also shares so much more--Holly's voice shines right through the words on the page. She's personable and honest, like a good friend who doesn't sugarcoat things. Holly acts as an invisible mentor, dispensing some real tough-love advice, but in a completely comfy, "positive-vibes" type of package. She definitely has a way with words, proving a strong ability to cover a lot of material in a way that's neither overwhelming nor disorganized, while maintaining her loose, conversational tone. All in all, it's an easily digestible book on the business of art that's great for artists who have an aversion to business books. "- Kathy Weller, illustrator Read Less

For me there is nothing more gratifying than being involved in the illustration industry. My creative habits have served me well and now as a creative mentor and teacher, I hope to inspire others to build the creative business they want. I have been a freelance illustrator for the past 16 years. I have been spotlighted on Designer's Who Blog, Illustrophile, and Design Inspiration, Escape From Illustration Island and Doodle Diner. You can connect with me at http://www.hollydewolf.com and http://hollydewolf.blogspot.com Read Less