Standing Out and Surviving as an Illustrator Today with Tom Froese | Guest Episode

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What does it actually take to build a sustainable life in illustration—without burning out or chasing every new platform?

In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation where I was the guest on Design Icons, produced by Noun Project. Nick Power’s questions gave me a chance to step back and reflect on my career honestly—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what I’m still figuring out.

We talk about:

• Lessons learned from a decade+ as an illustrator
• Creative plateaus and my worst year for client work
• Why style is about reliability, not aesthetics
• How constraints shape better work
• Visibility, sustainability, and what actually moves the needle

This one covers all the classic interview questions, but it gave me a chance to reflect on the basics in a real, honest way.

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