<p>I plan to study Illustration. I will admit that when I am asked, “What kind of illustrator do you want to be?”, I do not know what to say. I heard one could go into print, gallery, entertainment, concept art, layout, and/or story boarding—but in the end, what kinds of Illustration-type work are available? What are a prospective illustrator’s options (fields, industries) for employment? </p>
<p>I want to do book covers, children’s books, and/or editorial illustration, (specifically e.g. Kazu Kibuishi’s Flight, Lisbeth Zwerger) but as of yet, other than gallery type of work, I have not had a broad experience. Must I be preparing myself for a specific industry? I guess I really need to ask: What would you suggest I do to help myself (though I feel that art school will automatically help me with this)? Should I simply work my ass off with my art and see where IT takes me?</p>
<p>(pardon that last expression)</p>