I’m James, an illustration agent @folioart. I help illustrators build their careers.

I make videos to help new and aspiring illustrators find their feet in the industry. I share tips on finding clients, improving your portfolio and managing your freelance business. I want to help you make money from your art.



Plan Your Whole Year in a Few Hours
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Plan Your Whole Year in a Few Hours
10 Years of Illustration Advice in 70 Minutes
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10 Years of Illustration Advice in 70 Minutes
Get More Illustration Clients in 2025
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Get More Illustration Clients in 2025
Turn Your Illustration Hobby Into a Serious Career in 2025
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Turn Your Illustration Hobby Into a Serious Career in 2025
Do You Need A Unique illustration style?
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Do You Need A Unique illustration style?
Illustration Portfolio Tips for Beginners
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Illustration Portfolio Tips for Beginners
Illustration Portfolio Website Tips
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Illustration Portfolio Website Tips
100 Days to Change Your Illustration Career
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100 Days to Change Your Illustration Career
Are You Confident In Your Art Skills?
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Are You Confident In Your Art Skills?
The Value of Illustration
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The Value of Illustration
The Illustrator's Guide to getting to the top ⛰️
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The Illustrator's Guide to getting to the top ⛰️
Step by Step Guide to Illustration Projects
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Step by Step Guide to Illustration Projects
6 Common Mistakes for New Illustrators
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6 Common Mistakes for New Illustrators
Should Illustrators Ever Work for Free?
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Should Illustrators Ever Work for Free?
Pro Tips: Lessons From Top Illustrators
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Pro Tips: Lessons From Top Illustrators
Illustration Pricing Calculator Walkthrough
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Illustration Pricing Calculator Walkthrough
How to Price Illustration Work Like a Pro in 2024
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How to Price Illustration Work Like a Pro in 2024
How To Get Into Illustration: Beginners Guide
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How To Get Into Illustration: Beginners Guide
Illustration Agent's Inktober 2024 Idea Brainstorm!
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Illustration Agent's Inktober 2024 Idea Brainstorm!
How to Make Passive Income From Illustration
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How to Make Passive Income From Illustration
Start Succeeding in Your Art Career Today!
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Start Succeeding in Your Art Career Today!
Increase Your Productivity as an Illustrator with These Tips
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Increase Your Productivity as an Illustrator with These Tips
Get Illustration Clients With Inktober
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Get Illustration Clients With Inktober
THIS Will Change The Way You Illustrate!
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THIS Will Change The Way You Illustrate!
Turn Personal Illustration Projects Into Client Magnets
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Turn Personal Illustration Projects Into Client Magnets
How Pro Illustrators Stand Out in Their Niche
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How Pro Illustrators Stand Out in Their Niche
DON’T apply to an illustration agency until you watch this
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DON’T apply to an illustration agency until you watch this
Get Support in Your Freelance Illustration Career
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Get Support in Your Freelance Illustration Career
The Perfect Illustration Portfolio?
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The Perfect Illustration Portfolio?
Warning: Risky Clients for Illustrators!
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Warning: Risky Clients for Illustrators!