The art and design field is made up of many exciting careers, including illustration. This profession, which involves adding drawings or paintings to books, magazines, or even product packaging requires both talent and training. To succeed in this industry, artists must be persistent. But people who possess a talent for illustration, as well as the mind for business that it also requires, may enjoy working in this creative career. Part of the Art and Design Careers series, A Career in Illustration is a guide for young artists who want to help tell stories through their talent for drawing.