Rejection stings, but realistically, it’s part of being a working creative. It doesn’t matter if you’re an artist, designer, photographer, illustrator, or writer - a piece of your heart is ingrained in what you create. Rejection feels bad, understandably so. The trick is how to move beyond feeling upset so that you can get back to creating. Your livelihood depends on being adaptable and able to consistently market and pitch your work.
Read More11 Simple Hacks for Working From Home
Working from home has its challenges, especially when the WIFI is down, but I have some recommendations for how to make it easier.
11 simple tips to make working from home better.
Read MoreA Sociable Challenge: Why being friendly on social media matters
2020 has been incredibly isolating. Interacting less in person, means we are missing human connections. So understandably, more people are turning to social media as a way to reclaim some of what they have lost.
But I have to wonder are people really being social on these platforms?
Read MoreCultivating Gratitude: An Illustrator's Perspective
Why I am grateful to live as a Freelance Illustrator and how you can cultivate a sense of gratitude in your life.
Read MoreWhat's Your Creative Motto?
A motto can describe you and what you believe in. It becomes a positive reminder about why you began this pursuit. If you don't have a motto, create one. Write some ideas down in a journal and see what sparks.
Read MoreImportant Steps to take before kicking off your Freelance Business
Being a freelancer has its's perks and I understand why you are excited to get out there and do your creative thing... BUT, are you business ready? Before you take the leap with a freelance business, I recommend these 9 important steps.
Read MoreHow the power of small wins can help you achieve a big goal.
How I pursued a freelance career by planning daily actionable steps. The small wins along the way kept me motivated and excited to achieve my larger goal of being a successful freelance artist. In this blog I talk about how those small wins stack up and help you chip away at large, sometimes overwhelming goals.
Read MoreAre postcards a waste of your time and money?
Sending direct mail promotions (like a postcard) makes an impact, especially in this digital age. Postcards are a cost-effective way for freelancers to get their work in front of art directors, editors, designers and agents. Planning ahead and being consistent will help keep you in mind when an illustration assignment comes up.
Read MoreThe Best Affordable Tools for Freelancers
Simply Tools is resource guide that I created to share my recommendations for tools, apps and software to help freelancers, illustrators and artists with their creative business. Many budget-friendly options are included.
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