Hey UK agency folks, Is it normal to expect a very experienced, award-winning illustrator with an extensive online portfolio to make pieces "on spec" to win a paying job?

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Yeah. Depends on the agency, but it’s not uncommon to request spec work.

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Guess it depends how much money they stand to make. That’s capitalism innit

Not exactly. But it’s the illustrator’s choice right?

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