How To Become A... Large Format Illustrator

What does it take to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a 50-foot mural?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Chanel Dehond, large-format illustrator, trained architect, and global creative director, to explore how art can scale from personal projects to public landmarks.From illustrating children’s books at nine years old to designing massive Manhattan maps for Metropolis and ArchDaily, Chanel shares how saying “yes” to one opportunity launched an international mural career.Chanel shares:How she transitioned from architecture into large-format illustrationThe difference between illustration and fine artWhy she prefers hand-drawn raster work over clean vector graphicsHow she landed her first major commissionThe reality of pricing and fabricating large-scale muralsWorking with corporate brands and translating identity into spaceBalancing a full-time creative leadership role with freelance illustrationHow motherhood reshaped her creative lensShe also opens up about:Imposter syndrome in creative industriesThe importance of community and collaborationThe power of networking momentsWhy “meeting people is my peanut butter and collaboration is my jelly”How greeting cards can be your first step into a creative careerIf you’ve ever wanted your art to live beyond the page, on walls, in offices, or in cities, this episode shows you how to start thinking bigger.Because illustration isn’t just about drawing.It’s about storytelling, scale, and the courage to put your work out into the world.@chaneldehondResources:Chanel's Websitehttps://chaneldehond.com/brandxhttps://hlwbrandx.com/Metropolis Magazine:https://metropolismag.com/Arch Daily:https://www.archdaily.com/🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.