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For Those Of You Making A Living In The Art Field...

4 years ago

...whether it's illustration, 3D or graphic arts - how did you begin? Everyone starts somewhere. Did you start with an internship, or another way? How do you get your foot in the door - so to speak?

Do you work at a studio or freelance (by "freelance", I mean that you pay most or all of your bills with your income from freelancing)?

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katemeow (597) ranked 171 out of 187 in artist

4 years ago

hello hanasays!

i am a freelance graphic artist and i usually work from home, unless i am hired to do a painting somewhere. I have worked in a normal office set up as an artist (hallmark cards) for about 5 years before deciding to go freelance. It was a really good experience because i was able to get a lot of training with design programs and other useful applications. it took a while to establish myself as a freelancer but once i got regular clients, it has been good all the way. i earn enough to pay my bills, buy new equipment- computers and camera, and travel occasionally :)

good luck to you and i wish you the best :)

limmayi (323)	4 years ago
hai, katemeow, nice to meet you here. i have visit your card store. your photo for still life very attractive, have you join any website to sell your photo yet? i have a few site and i have earn my living expenses from those too. if you interested, pls pm me.

hanasays (167)	4 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement. The economy isn't too great now and I'm having a lot of trouble even finding a regular job. Staying afloat isn't easy, and freelancing is hard. It's tough to explain to friends who aren't artists exactly HOW hard. They think you make art and money just happens...

katemeow (597) ranked 171 out of 187 in artist	4 years ago
yes, that's true! i also hate it at times when people think i am a bum because of my schedule but in truth freelancing is so demanding! you have to be alert and on the look out for new jobs all the time. i wish you the best and keep in touch :)

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limmayi (323)

4 years ago

i am a graphic design freelancer in home right now. befor that i have working as a graphic designer in a small company. after i have quit my job, so i start my own bussiness from my home. i am just starting from last month, i can cover last month too, i hope this is a good start too. god bless.

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