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“I was always interested in art at school, and after year twelve, senior year, I spent three years studying graphic design at college. I worked in advertising for two years but didn't like it much, then began doing a bit of illustration work for various publishers.” quote by Graeme Base
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“I was always interested in art at school, and after year twelve, senior year, I spent three years studying graphic design at college. I worked in advertising for two years but didn't like it much, then began doing a bit of illustration work for various publishers.”

Graeme Base

About This Quote

Source Interview: Graphic Design Career, Graeme Base, 2010

The speaker pursued formal art education, tried advertising, then shifted to illustration, finding personal fulfillment.

In simple terms: He studied art, disliked advertising, and chose illustration.

Key Takeaway

Follow your passion over imposed expectations.

Themes

career art self‑discovery

Mood

thoughtful inspired

Type

career creative

When to use this quote

  • advertising
  • illustration
  • publishing
  • freelance work

Key Concepts

career transition creative autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your creative choices?
  • How can you test new paths safely?
A Different Perspective

Illustration may offer less financial stability than corporate jobs.

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