Thank you so much. I’m an illustrator that hasn’t found her place yet but is really trying to get there. And this video has really helped my insecurities and my art style, so thank you.
I can so relate. Actually, just yesterday, I had to throw together a resume for the first time in years…and it turned out to be a great exercise in reminding myself of the reasons I am qualified. With freelance, we don’t often take stock of our tangible accomplishments. Thanks for another great video! Much appreciated.
Get out of my head 🤣 Thanks for this! It resonated ALOT - even with 20 years (or more) of professional experience and successes under my belt. Something I'm definitely working through at the moment so this came in great time.
Your advices are so based and helpful ⛰ I also really like the nature backgrounds, I would love to see a few 2 seconds b-roll zoom inserts of what you see on your walks
Thank you for this - all great, super-helpful content. As someone in their mid-30s who has built a career in the non-profit sector but has a semi-professional art side gig (with a few mid-level film posters and book covers now under my belt, after years of toiling in obscurity around my day job), I agonise constantly about whether or not I should try to pursue my passion full-time. I am confident I can find enough work, but I worry a lot about long-term security compared to my boring-but-secure 'main' career. I'd be really interested to see some content about the current state of the art/illustration job market, James, (particularly re realistic earning expectations in 2024), if you have any insights here: it seems that everything I read - what with last year's interest + inflation crisis, the rising cost of living, and the AI apocalypse - suggest that belts are being tightened across the industry and that pursuing an artistic career in 2024 is probably an even-more risky prospect than usual...but I'm aware media tends towards sensationalism / doomer takes, so I'd love to hear more of your professional industry insights! Keep up the good work otherwise - lovely channel!
@@TheIllustratorsGuide Thanks James! To make the leap to full-time illustration I guess I would need to have confidence that a) consistent earnings are possible for the long term (which I know is difficult when considering freelance activities...and particularly given developments around AI + the slow death spiral of legacy media, etc) and also b) to have a vague idea of what the average 'successful' illustrator can hope to earn, assuming work is consistent. I think a recent Guardian article suggested that the average self-reported creative salary in 2024 is an utterly dismal £12k - which obviously isn't remotely liveable in this economy - so I'm a bit confused about what one can reasonably expect to actually earn...assuming the £12k is a worst case scenario figure. (For comparison, senior roles in my 'main job' sector can generally expect to take home £50-70k)
Thank you so much. I’m an illustrator that hasn’t found her place yet but is really trying to get there. And this video has really helped my insecurities and my art style, so thank you.
I've watched like six videos and scrolled your website and IG and I still can't find any of this guy's art?
I can so relate. Actually, just yesterday, I had to throw together a resume for the first time in years…and it turned out to be a great exercise in reminding myself of the reasons I am qualified. With freelance, we don’t often take stock of our tangible accomplishments. Thanks for another great video! Much appreciated.
It's been a long time since i wrote a resume, but i can imagine it's quite a fulfilling exercise to write down all your achievements
Lovely video. Ty
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Amazing video! I really needed to hear this today. 😅
Get out of my head 🤣 Thanks for this! It resonated ALOT - even with 20 years (or more) of professional experience and successes under my belt. Something I'm definitely working through at the moment so this came in great time.
Thankyou for your helpful video ❤
Thank you for the advice, especially to track your own growth. May I ask how the standup went? Did you at least have fun?
I never got past the point where I was insanely nervous before it. I hoped it would go away after a while but it didn’t. Good experience though!
I was just thinking of imposter syndrome yesterday and how I can overcome it. What an algorithm! Haha
Your advices are so based and helpful ⛰ I also really like the nature backgrounds, I would love to see a few 2 seconds b-roll zoom inserts of what you see on your walks
Good tip! I'll do it
Thank you for this - all great, super-helpful content. As someone in their mid-30s who has built a career in the non-profit sector but has a semi-professional art side gig (with a few mid-level film posters and book covers now under my belt, after years of toiling in obscurity around my day job), I agonise constantly about whether or not I should try to pursue my passion full-time. I am confident I can find enough work, but I worry a lot about long-term security compared to my boring-but-secure 'main' career. I'd be really interested to see some content about the current state of the art/illustration job market, James, (particularly re realistic earning expectations in 2024), if you have any insights here: it seems that everything I read - what with last year's interest + inflation crisis, the rising cost of living, and the AI apocalypse - suggest that belts are being tightened across the industry and that pursuing an artistic career in 2024 is probably an even-more risky prospect than usual...but I'm aware media tends towards sensationalism / doomer takes, so I'd love to hear more of your professional industry insights! Keep up the good work otherwise - lovely channel!
Thants a great idea! Thank you. What do you think would have to happen to make you feel confident going full-time?
@@TheIllustratorsGuide Thanks James! To make the leap to full-time illustration I guess I would need to have confidence that a) consistent earnings are possible for the long term (which I know is difficult when considering freelance activities...and particularly given developments around AI + the slow death spiral of legacy media, etc) and also b) to have a vague idea of what the average 'successful' illustrator can hope to earn, assuming work is consistent. I think a recent Guardian article suggested that the average self-reported creative salary in 2024 is an utterly dismal £12k - which obviously isn't remotely liveable in this economy - so I'm a bit confused about what one can reasonably expect to actually earn...assuming the £12k is a worst case scenario figure. (For comparison, senior roles in my 'main job' sector can generally expect to take home £50-70k)