OK, one is a Top Twelve list and the other is a Top Thirteen list. Still, these are some terrific articles from one of my favorite blogs, FreelanceSwitch.com: 12 Breeds Of Client And How To Work With Them Thirteen Breeds Of Freelancer And How To Up Your Game FreelanceSwitch has also started a podcast. I haven't had a chance to listen to it...
One of the more challenging aspects of freelancing (especially if you are just starting out) is figuring out what to charge for your services. Different clients have different budgets, and they will be using your artwork in different ways. How do you know what your fee should be for a greeting card illustration? What is a reasonable royalty for a...
As much as I enjoy making my living drawing pictures, it's important for me to remember that freelancing is still a business. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm a business person first and an artist second. If I don't, I know I'll be headed for a train wreck. Artists are creative and free-wheeling by nature. The discipline...
Images copyright © Bob Staake. All rights reserved. Freelancing can be a lonely existence, and listening to background music or DVDs in the studio all day can get tiresome. So I'm always looking for good documentaries, interviews, and instructional material that relate to being a commercial artists. When I can actually hear the voice of another artist "talking shop" in the...
I love being self-employed. Freelancing has worked out for me (going on eleven years now), and I'm extremely grateful. I wish the same success and happiness to anyone else preparing to venture out on their own. However, it isn't always a bed of roses. If you are considering a career in freelance, the last thing you want to do is go...
Self-promotion is an essential task for any freelancer...
