Hey guys, my name is Henric and I’m the founder of this community. I’m an artist and illustrator with almost 20 years of experience. Through my career I’ve learned a lot about how to make a living as an artist, as well as how hard it can be. A few years ago I helped to create a children’s book series that has sold over 1/4 million copies. My work has been adapted into an animated tv-series, a theatre production, and soon a video game. I’ve recently created this community on skool.com where illustrators and other working artists can come together share ideas, knowledge and grow as artists. And also very importantly for many of us - how to make a living doing it!

I am currently working on a video game based on my children’s books karma and jonar. Here is a little teaser trailer :-)

Saw a post recently by an artist recently and it got me thinking about my own journey as an artist. It has not been an easy road. When I came out of art school (one of the best in the world) I was still quite unprepared to make a living as a working artist. For four years in college and the majority of my life prior to that I had sharpened my ability to paint and draw, and given no thought to how exactly I would make any money doing it. As an illustrator you are essentially starting a business. In college I had a few classes about html, built a website and sent out into the world. How to get clients consistently was not on the curriculum. I had a great time met some great people, but was not prepared to support myself. Now its been a long time ago for me, but In my experience art schools need to focus alot more on the business aspects of being an artist or illustrator today! What is your experience like?

And we are now at 35 members. 🎉Great to see the group growing and thanks to all members for contributing! Feel free to invite any people you know that are interested in growing their skills as an artist. 🙏🏽 Let’s make this a truly inspiring and thriving community! - Henric

For my next book. Slime is always really fun to draw right? :)