This one’s for all the nearlyweds out there, and their family and loved ones, who are looking for a very personal wedding gift. With live wedding painting, you’ll be getting a unique heirloom art piece that’s created (usually mostly) right there on the spot, during the event, in real-time. You…

TL;DR: go to the bottom of this blog to get a short form that can help you get your wishes and questions organised You’ve come across the concept of a ‘live painter’ online or at an event. Maybe you want to hire an artist to do a live painting of…

Are you curious about what to expect when I come to paint at your wedding? You don’t get married every day, so I can imagine you’ve never hired a live artist before. Or maybe you’re looking into very personalised gifts for weddings, and you’re curious to know what it entails…

And nine other frequently asked questions. It is of course a profession that not many people know about, while many people see your work: as a courtroom sketch artist you often get many similar questions. Here are ten FAQs at a glance, with my answers. Elements may of course be…

As an independent creator, you might find yourself in the position that you find it difficult to give a price estimate. Like you don’t know what your work is worth. Neither overcharging and thusly scaring people away, nor undercharging is desirable. But if you keep the size of your own…

Being an independent illustrator/artist means you are your business. Things can get quite personal. But don’t think I’m only a formal business woman who doesn’t frown when I receive weird inquiries and comments. I’ve selected fifteen examples, for you to laugh (/cringe) at. Someone wanted me to draw them naked…

Every now and then I interview creatives (with a focus on those who create images) about their profession. Vocation: comics and illustrations, infographics Interests: science, cooking, (kitchen) garden Expresses himself by being: ambitious, social, empathetic Web: squabe.nl Where does the name Squabe come from? It was a nickname at the art…

Disclaimer: this is my own story and interpretation of running a creative business as an illustrator. The taxes and regulations are those of the Netherlands, so some things may not apply to you. You are studying at an art academy, or have been working as a autodidact in the creative…

People regularly ask me: how do you actually get illustration work? Sometimes these questions come from people who are not at all involved in this field, but are curious to know how it works. Sometimes they come from students who cannot yet imagine how they can land illustration jobs. Below…