Art (classified)
I’m working on a project for which I need a few images created. After checking with a few people who may know illustrators and coming up empty, I posted an advert on Craigslist. It’s certainly an effective way to get a lot of responses in a short amount of time. So far, I have had two dozen artists and designers contact me. It’s clear that some of these artists read the ad, made sure that they were at least roughly qualified for the work I needed, and then sent me a nice introductory email with links to their online portfolio. Others obviously did not read the ad, and did not send a nice/professional/intelligible introductory email.
Things that will get you a short “Thanks” email from me and nothing more:
- The entire body of your email is indented as in “I was once a reply to another email” and you didn’t even take the time to remove the indent, let alone customize even the salutation.
- Sounds on your website. There are exceptions. They are few. If you think the sound on your website is “cute” or “adds impact” then it’s just annoying.
- Addressing your email to Irene. I used to know an Irene, but that was years ago and she certainly is not working with me on this project.
- Tell me all about your great logo design and business identity package when I clearly, and in great detail, outlined the illustrations I need.
So, over the next few days I will be weeding through the submissions and choosing an artist – or 2 – for this little project. I’ll let you know how it goes.