- Find a program: one that is easy to work with to make your clip art. PowerPoint is a good starting point. It's not fancy, it's free and easy to use. I have been using this since October 2012 to create my clip art images and am very happy with it.
- Decide on a Subject : Skim through magazines, Google images, or look out the window for your inspiration. Once you know what you want to create and you have your inspiration, get crackin'.
- Design Only When Inspired: Just like in writing, I believe our best work comes when we are hit with inspiration. Those moments when you don't go looking for an idea but are suddenly struck with one produces the best creations. Carry a pen and paper around with you or jot down notes in your iPhone.
- Explore your program: fiddle around, just play until you create something you love. Google specific questions you might have.
- Learn the Tricks: Keyboard shortcuts are fast and save you time. For example:
- ctrl A = Select All - Useful when saving your image to a PNG file.
- ctrl Z - Undo Last Move
- Price to sell: If you are just starting to create, have a couple pieces for free or host a giveaway. You want to build up a following and create a reputation as a competent and creative graphic artist. Once you build a following, you can adjust pricing as needed.
