Freelance illustration in Nepal: children's books, comics, portraits and more

Illustration is one of the most personal freelance skills, and Nepal has a strong tradition of drawing and painting. Clients commission children's books, comics, portraits, tattoo designs, storyboards and patterns. A clear style and reliable deadlines win repeat work.

What clients hire illustration freelancers for

• Children's book illustration

• Comics and cartoons

• Portraits and caricatures

• Tattoo designs

• Storyboards for videos and ads

• Patterns for fabric, packaging and wallpaper

Skills and tools you need

• A drawing tablet with Procreate, Photoshop or Krita

• Drawing fundamentals: anatomy, perspective, colour

• Preparing files for print and screen

• A consistent personal style

How to start freelancing in illustration with no clients

1. Pick one or two kinds of illustration and make five finished pieces each.

2. Post your process: sketch, line, colour. Clients like seeing how you work.

3. Take a small paid commission from a friend or local business.

4. Agree in writing who owns the artwork and how it may be used.

5. Create your