> but illustrators are not limited to living in those expensive locations. Like tech, illustration is as much about networking as anything else, especially wit

> but illustrators are not limited to living in those expensive locations. Like tech, illustration is as much about networking as anything else, especially with art directors at the outlets that pay well. Most of those are in NYC, although SF is emerging as a new hub because of how much art tech companies now use. If you get really big or a highly-paid teaching job, maybe you can move out to Connecticut or Rhode Island. Otherwise, you need to put in face time with your peers and at industry social gatherings if you want to get work. There’s even a dues-paying club for this glad-handing: https://www.societyillustrators.org/ https://www.societyillustrators.org/