No, I'm not quoting Anthony Robbins. This is the title of a great little article I just read on CreativePro.com. If you make any income doing freelance artwork, this is a must-read. It begins:"Starting a business is easy. Sustaining it is hard. Here's what successful creative professionals say about what makes them stay successful."Click here to read more....
Why does the modern illustration market seem to be in a slump? Adrian Shaughnessy offers some thoughts on DesignObserver.com. His article, Graphic Design vs. Illustration is very thought provoking (despite his overuse of big fifty-dollar words). There are also some really good comments posted by readers who echo the problem but draw different conclusions.From the article:"The professional world of...
A must-read for any aspiring freelancer.Thanks to NO!SPEC for the link....
With comic book sales in a slump and with newspaper readership steadily dropping, is it possible to be successful in comics or cartoons these days?Certainly. In recent years a few have become quite successful, thanks to the internet. The internet is opening brand new doors for comics creators to explore. But while some doorways eventually lead to success,...
Things are pretty hectic right now, but I'm committed to keeping this blog going. So I'll just take a moment and mention a few websites that have been really helpful to me in promoting my work and getting clients. Maybe they'll be helpful to someone else who reads this.First, two websites where you can showcase your work to art...
Here's a terrific artist resource: Media Artist Secrets. With a blog, podcast, and message board, Franklin MacMahon has built one of the most informative and encouraging sites I've come across for creative professionals (despite the cheezy clouds). As his homepage reads, "Media Artist Secrets is dedicated to helping you dramatically advance your creative career - Welcome to The...
