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Illustrating the Career of His Dreams with Armando Veve

Andy Shore Andy Shore found his way to Benchmark when he replied to a job listing promising a job of half blogging, half social media. His parents still don’t believe that people get paid to do that. Since then, he’s spun his addiction to pop culture and passion for music into business and marketing posts that are the spoonful of sugar that helps the lessons go down. As the result of his boss not knowing whether or not to take him seriously, he also created the web series Ask Andy, which stars a cartoon version of himself. Despite being a cartoon, he somehow manages to be taken seriously by many of his readers ... and few of his coworkers.

October 5, 2018 < 1 minute

You don’t wind up on Forbes 30 Under 30 list by accident.

It takes hard work, determination and talent. All three of which Armando Veve has in spades.

Armando is a Philadelphia-based artist and illustrator. His work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Wired and many more publications. He’s also been awarded two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, which is extra special given that it’s voted on by his peers.

It involves a lot of storytelling. It’s kind of like I’m writing. I’m a writer, but I do it through pictures.

We discussed how Armando got his start as an Illustrator, some projects he’s had along the way and advice he has for wannabe illustrators. We also talked about the opportunities he has for his work to come off the page and into art galleries, which creates a new experience for the viewer. Lastly, Aramando clues us in as to what his future might hold.

2:37 – On what it means to be an illustrator
5:16 – Talking about beginning his career as an illustrator
13:24 – The purpose that print publications still serve
21:30 – When he knew his passion was a viable career option and advice for others looking to do it
27:10 – The New York Times cover story he said no to

Author Bio:

by Andy Shore

Andy Shore found his way to Benchmark when he replied to a job listing promising a job of half blogging, half social media. His parents still don’t believe that people get paid to do that. Since then, he’s spun his addiction to pop culture and passion for music into business and marketing posts that are the spoonful of sugar that helps the lessons go down. As the result of his boss not knowing whether or not to take him seriously, he also created the web series Ask Andy, which stars a cartoon version of himself. Despite being a cartoon, he somehow manages to be taken seriously by many of his readers ... and few of his coworkers.