¿Qué necesitas para vivir de la ilustración profesional? | Jimena Tello

Illustrator and teacher Jimena Tello (  / jimena.t  ) shares a warm and insightful conversation about her career path, her lessons learned, and her understanding of creativity. With a career spanning Buenos Aires and France, her work reflects sensitivity, skill, and a constant search for balance between art, teaching, and personal life. In this talk, we explore her creative process, the connection between teaching and creating, the challenges of the profession, and that big question many artists ask themselves: Is it possible to make a living as an illustrator? 🎨 Moderated by: Carlos Higuera, illustrator and children's book author.   / carloshiguera   ✨ Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications 🔔 to discover more classes, talks, and creative processes with artists and illustrators from around the world. ✨ ☕️ If you enjoy the content and want to support this project, you can buy me a coffee at: https://cafecito.app/ilustaller ✨ Check out the new videos at    / @ilustaller   🌟 More daily inspiration at   / ilustaller_   📩 More info: [email protected] 🙌 Thank you for being part of this creative adventure! 🕒 Talk Topics 00:00 — Introduction and Presentation 01:12 — Childhood and Formative Years in France 03:31 — Cultural Influences and Early Artistic References 05:15 — Training and the Decision to Dedicate Oneself to Illustration 10:41 — The Creative Process and Sources of Inspiration 14:41 — Work Routines and Going Out into the World 17:30 — The Relationship Between Teaching and Illustrating 26:37 — The Experience of Living with a Writer and the Creative Worlds 34:31 — Moments of Professional Transformation 38:29 — How to Overcome Blocks and Maintain Motivation 45:15 — The Big Question: Is It Possible to Make a Living as an Illustrator? 51:40 — Final Advice and Reflection on the Artistic Path #Illustration #Creativity #Art #JimenaTello #IllustrationWorkshop #Teaching #ArtLife #CreativeInterview