Take a look at this feature on the UK Handmade site. It is an interview with Cornish based illustrator Ashley Percival in which he talks about his own professional practice and the contribution having an Etsy shop has made to it. If you're considering interviewing practicing illustrators as part of your work experience this feature will give you ideas as to what you can ask.
http://ukhandmade.co.uk/content/meet-ashley-percival
