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THE 5-DAY ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO CHALLENGE
DAY FIVE
The Lessons
click below to watch!
Day 1
Brainstorming!
Day 2
Sketch it out!
Day 3
Scan & Color!
Day 4
Finish it up!
Day 5
Show it off!
Sketchbook Challenge LIVE!
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Sketchbook to Published LIVE!
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Day 5 - Show it off!
Welcome to Day FIVE! I can't believe it's time to show off our stickers already. Don't forget about today's live meet-up, too!
In today's lesson, I'll urge you to show off your project! Make a post on Instagram, or better yet... ORDER YOUR STICKER!
(Psst... Don't forget about that very nice StickerApp gift code for new orders!)
NOT READY TO SHOW IT OFF JUST YET? No problem!
The primary goal of the week wasn't to make ONE sticker; it was to show you how to make LOTS of projects. You just need to break them down into small, manageable steps. So, you can start making a new sticker RIGHT NOW.
Want to build a complete illustration portfolio that is ready to show off in just eight weeks?
Consider joining my course, Getting Paid to Draw! Registration starts VERY SOON.
MORE RESOURCES:
(Note: I'm not sponsored by these places; I just like them!)
STICKER PRINTING
StickerApp
(ICYMI: StickerApp has set up a gift code link just for the Challenge to help you get started printing your stickers! Be sure to watch my interview with the StickerApp pros on Day 4 to pick up some expert advice before hitting print.)
SHIRT PRINTING.
Order your design as a shirt!
Note: buying one shirt is expensive! If you want to sell your shirts, you'll need to order in quantities of 24 or more to get the price down.
www.customink.com
Here's a local Atlanta printer that does great work. They have minimum print orders.
BUTTON PRINTING
I’d love to see your progress during the Illustration Portfolio Challenge!
Please tag me on Instagram at @mikelowerystudio to show what you’re working on, or tag your work with #GettingPaidToDraw as you share with friends and family.
Want to know what Art Directors are looking for?
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Art Director Alexandra Zsigmond will join us to talk about what sort of work illustrators should have in their portfolios to grab the attention of ADs. There will be plenty of time for Q&A!
Getting Paid to Draw
Questions about Mike's Getting Paid to Draw course?
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NOTE! THIS IS NOT THE BIG MEET-UP FOR THE PORTFOLIO CHALLENGE. This is a short Q&A about the upcoming course.
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For more than 20 years, Mike Lowery has been helping artists to build their portfolios.
KICKSTART YOUR PORTFOLIO.
If you've been hoping to find new ways to build your illustration portfolio, you're in the right spot.
Over the next few days, you're going to build an awesome new piece that is ready to show off.
If you want to dive deeper into the business of illustration, join me in Getting Paid to Draw! It's my once-a-year, 8-week portfolio-building course. It's the ultimate way to find paid illustration assignments.
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Getting Paid to Draw 2026
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