Become an Illustration Mentor
(Illustration by Thomas James)
Hey fellow Illustrators!
Here at the EFII Network, we’re getting ready to unleash our latest exciting new project, a free service that will match up professional Illustrators who might want a little extra help with potential interns looking for a mentor.
We are so close to launching this baby it’s ridiculous. But we need your help!
- Do you wish you had some help managing the various aspects of your business?
- Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easy, no-obligation way to find the right one for you?
- Would you be willing to offer a little guidance to a fellow artist in return?
The best part is, you and your intern will have total control over your arrangement. Whether you need a second pair of hands for a one-time project, ongoing help maintaining your mailing list, someone to handle the packing and shipping of prints, or anything else you can think of, what you give and what you get are completely up to you.
If this sounds even slightly interesting to you, please send us an email at illustrationisland(at)gmail.com with the subject line ‘Mentor’ letting us know you’d like more information. We’ll put you on our list for a sneak peak at the service and a closer look at what’s involved.
We are very excited about the potential for this new project, and a handful of artists have signed up already. Thanks in advance and stay tuned for more details soon!
Thomas James – EFII Editor
Hey Thomas, this is a great idea.
I would love to teach a young person interested in illustration in exchange for some computer help.
Great idea, hope it works out!
Thanks
Frank
Thanks Frank. I’ll be in touch!
Thank you, Thomas :)
Ah, great…more people working for free that should be paid. The intern system is more often than not abused. If you have so much work that you need an intern…pay them! You can learn just as easily and be paid for your time!
There’s nothing wrong with a fair trade of services between two individuals as long as they both agree to the terms. It IS possible to have a mentor/intern arrangement that is a positive thing for both parties.
I’m sorry you feel this way, Matthew, but projecting your own views onto others is never a great idea.
I don’t use a computer and the simple work I do need is minimal considering the time and effort I put into teaching the 2 interns I have previously had the pleasure of working with.
I love teaching young people the basics, and I do indeed, think it a very fair ‘trading of services’.
Frank
Illustration major in my Sophomore year here and I’m on board with this project idea! It sounds wonderful. And in my opinion, a little labor in return for real-world, hands-on experience is more than fair, seeing as college professors come with a hefty pricetag that far exceeds the wages I’m earning anyways.
Hi Chelsea,
That’s a really interesting point. I know that I have definitely learned way more out of school than I ever did paying thousands of dollars for college tuition. In my mind, that’s not a fair trade when compared with the real-life lessons I’ve learned through both my own experiences and the valuable advice and guidance of others. I agree that a fair trade of services is the best way to go about internships and mentorships. Hopefully this new project with help that to happen for some. Thanks for your comment, and best of luck.
Thomas
This sounds like a great idea, and a great way to meet new artists.
I am SO excited for this idea! I am a junior Illustration major, and I’ve been thinking for a while I would love to have a personal mentor. I was just browsing the internet for internships today and luckily stumbled upon this. I really hope this idea takes off, I would love to be a part of it.