Many magazines are throwing in the towel during these tough economic times. Which really sucks for those who rely on editorial illustration gigs as part of their income.
What are your thoughts on the magazines that have closed up?
How much will it affect the editorial illustration world?
I think it is sad and magazines going under are already affecting a lot of illustrator's revenue.
ReplyDeleteRealms of Fantasy is going out of business too and they bought a lot of art...
It's a strange world for sure, but I'm optimistic that when the economy does turn around and companies realize they need creative solutions, those of us that kept with it will be the first in the door.
ReplyDeleteWhen the banks began to look threatened a few months ago, people in the business of safes for the home saw booming profits.
ReplyDeleteMy hypothesis is that there must be opportunities that grow from hopelessness for artists, as well.