Hi.
I hope I will give good suggestions and encourage you.
I think showing your illustration portfolio to publishers or editors is effective ways to make them know you and your works.
I described some effective ways below;
1) Publishing your own website where your works is listed is easy way to show you to public.
2) Continue to work on illustration then make an archive where much your work is sorted in order.
People often think that your work is based on a concept if you make an archive with number of works.
I strongly recommend you to follow above.
Its is not practical to be a artist and start any activity as a artist.
I hope taking much time to nourish your mind and brush up your skill will make you a person with confidence.
Having communication is certain society is important to make people know your work. You can use internet to find proper website where much people feel sympathy with your works. Remember to sign on your work to avoid form abuse.
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