Illustration representatives Gail
Gaynin and Vicki Morgan provide private business consultations
for illustrators. CAREER PERK-UP was born from the numerous
requests of artists to receive objective, informed opinions
about their marketing and portfolio presentations from
people whose business it is to know these things.
Gail and Vicki studied Fine Art, graduating
from Pratt Institute and Cooper Union respectively. Each
has been an illustration and photography representative
for more than 20 years. They are involved members of The
Society Of Photographers and Artists Representatives,
The Graphic Artists Guild, The Society of Illustrators,
and are active in guiding individual artists to be productive
small businesses through their guest lectures and workshops.
If you currently are asking yourself some of
the following questions, you have reason for a CAREER
PERK-UP:
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• Will my presentation get me the kind of work I love to do?
• Does my promotional material reflect this direction?
• Is there a consistent marketing direction among
my web portfolios, printed portfolio and promotion
materials?
• Can I show different techniques and styles?
• What is the best way to present my work?
• Is it necessary to include actual printed assignments in my portfolio?
• How many pieces should I show?
• How do I market to the “right” people?
• How much should I charge?
• How am I standing in the way of my own success?
• Do I need a rep?
• What will a rep do for me?
• How do I get a rep?
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You receive an hour long personalized
consultation conducted either at Morgan Gaynin’s New York
City office or by telephone. Most appointments are between
12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M., and are scheduled at least a
week in advance. To be sure that all your questions are
addressed, we ask for a summary email stating the issues
you would like to discuss. You needn’t be distracted taking
notes, as all our clients receive a recorded version of
the entire meeting.
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long distance session: After an appointment
has been scheduled, you will email your letter outlining what you would like to discuss
along with your website address. Then you Fedex your portfolio, a return airbill, any promotions,
and a check for the fee to arrive at least
2 days prior to the phone session. This enables
your consultant to give your work full consideration
and to do any necessary research before the session.
Round-trip shipping of the portfolio and the phone
call will be at your expense.
in-office session: These will take place
in our office, located near Union Square. You will
bring your portfolio, promotions, and the fee
to the appointment, but your email letter and website address
should be sent to your consultant at least 2 days before your meeting.
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The consultation fee is $200, payable by check
or cash.
Call our offices or email us at:
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CAREER PERK-UP
Morgan Gaynin Inc.
194 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212).475.0440
info@morgangaynin.com
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“Vicki helped me to focus in on what I really love most and do best and by
so doing to dramatically increase my income and the enjoyment of my work…”
- Andrea Brooks
“Thank you, Gail, for what I consider a really
informative and worthwhile consultation. I've
decided to take your advice with regard to giving
myself a deadline goal to complete a total portfolio
presentation, prospective client research, and
a plan to position my “store” in the national
market. I think being removed from New York…has
made it too easy for me to adopt a provincial
attitude toward expectations for success and my
own ability to compete nationally. When my portfolio
is ready, I’d like to mail it to you and schedule
another consultation.”
- Tim Reilly
“A few weeks ago I asked the Graphic Artists Guild if somebody existed who
could critique my body of work and flat tell me if I was still viable or
had become dated and over the hill. They gave me the name of artists’ reps,
Morgan Gaynin Inc. By the luck of the draw I drew Gail Gaynin’s name. She
was professional; she was positive in what would work and what wouldn’t;
she was kind; and she was supportive. All I can say is…Gail G. is a bloody
marvel, and I can’t say enough good things about the lady.”
- Richard Anderson
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