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It was very refreshing to see this vlog. I know sometimes it feels like the end of everything when you don't find the job ya wished or get enough money from freelancing, because mainly we never ever have other artists speaking out of those moments where they had to hunt for other jobs to live and else. It gives more hope and like... real stuffs that happen in life. It helps welcoming them easier, I think! Thank ya for sharing!
Hmmm I don't mind a storyboard class, but I do wish there's a class online (or even in college in general; cause they didn't have this when I went 😑) that teaches how to do business/market yourself as an artist. 🤔
i would love a storyboard class! i am not an animator but i would love this for my writing and the potential future of graphic novel things happening 👀
thanks a lot for this kind of vlog ! Animation industry is not only glitters and rainbows ! I work in the european animation industry for more than 15 years now, and I had several times of unemployment between two projects, from a few months to a whole year. I remember that it was the mental side that was the hardest. I slowly fell into the anguish of not being professionally adequate anymore, that nobody was interested in my skills and therefore I was just bad at my art. It gave me hard times, made me having insomnias or tears bustings moments. It was hard ! Even if I always have my own projects on the side, it doesn't pay the bills (even if we have a good unemployment system in Europe, at least better than in USA, thanks god) but here I feel it's much more hard to cumulate freelance jobs and industry jobs. I hope you're dealing with all this kind of things better than I did ♥
I definitely would love to learn from a self-pace storyboard course made by youuu 😮❤ I love your work and how you portrait all your characters. Everything feels really unique. Thank you for all your hard work sharing with us your art, stories and experiences!
I think what we need to do as artists is decentralize. Open our own studios, especially outside of Hollywood and Los Angeles proper. As a religious man, the writing was kinda on the wall: housing crisis, homeless crisis, crime, California fires, now the strikes. Media and entertainment should never have been centralized in one place; and even though networking is important, people shouldn't have been pushed to move to LA. Many cities and states provide grants, low interest loans, and office and retail space. If you're not an LA native, go back home, be near family and ipen your own studio. Get in contact with some industry connections, and hire local talent as well who is trying to get into the industry. Make your own IPs, series and franchises. Thats what Vivziepop did, there are other original shows and series like Murder Drones and Porkchop n' Flatscreen. Then just sell merch of your IPs to further support your businesss: posters, plushies, buttons, stickers, props, shirts, pants, hoodies, more.
I love your take on things. I'm not an artist but I adore animation and try to follow a bunch of indie artists and animators. I knew that it must be hard to break it out in the business and most are pushed to cluster together in the same city for contacts but I find it extremely dumb. Honestly, an art/animation studio can be built anywhere (infrastructure pending) as long as the creatives move there. It really just requires a handful of indie studios in Colorado or Texas or Michigan or wherever and if people are willing to move to that state for the power of LA to drop. I like Vivziepop's tactics of funding her animation with sales but I don't find it sustainable on a large scale or with multiple creators. The money I spend in Vivzie is money not spent on Lackadaisy or any other independent projects, money is a finite resource. Now if a small studio did their own projects and sold merch on the side while making money on distribution, I can see it happening. Lowkey, I've wanted to see something like Crunchyroll but for western animation (and not as shit or abusive).
@@The_Faceless_No_Name_Stranger why wait for someone else to make it, develop it yourself. Find other creators, learn to code and develop..I'm just you have some friends or a discord of folks you're cool with. Make an elevator pitch or at least ask for advice
I definitely would love to hear more about what it was like to settle the whole housing situation with a "unstable" job. The more I learn about mortgages, the more it makes me think all us artists are screwed ;-;
Yes, I would love to do one too. I think the storyboard class just got more votes on my IG which is why I may do that one first. Then depending how that one goes, I'll do a comic book one!
I'd love to see some graphic novel process vlogs! I know some of it can't be shown before it's published, but it would be interesting to see how a graphic novel is made.
Love the video! I think the studio mindset is a good approach for an online class. Most art classes I’ve took just teach you tips on improving technique or how your art can look more professional for your portfolio, so this seems an interesting route. This could even work for those who are trying to get their foot in the door. I’m also interested in the idea of finding a home as an artist because staying with my family during COVID has made it a little inconvenient for me to find any workspace. 😅
Yes, I'd love to do a studio mindset approach for an online class.I was always frustrated at how I still felt under-prepared for the jobs that came after graduating. Hopefully a course like that will help!
I'm very interested in your experience of buying a home and maybe other big financial decisions from the perspective of an artist with an "unstable" job! I'd like to own a home one day and didn't even think too hard about the logistics of being approved for a loan or other similar situations like that.
A storyboard class sounds great! An idea for additional splash pages could be unique full-page illustrations that will only ever appear in the book. Or a character detail sheet with a turnaround
I would love to know about home ownership. Also it would be great to see your storyboarding process as well. I also appreciate videos talking about incomes. Maybe a good video would be interview questions that are asked. portfolio reviews?
When I listened to the part about feeling like you have to belong to a big company, I had to hold back some tears cause that was exactly me 🥲. Definitely needed to hear those words from a senior in the field, thanks.
I know of a man a ways up the road, who really knows how to paint and is an animation zar. He was sitting on the edge of fame and fortune. He could have made himself a very big star. Ran around cities in a big Cadillac, showing all the ladies a smile, but he took all the money and he gave it right back. He kept his happy heart awhile.
As a person who wants to switch careers to storyboarding, I would love to have a course done by you! I prefer self-paced courses over the mentor ones too
Nice to hear about your future plans. Consider instructing a business and marketing class, so many people would pay for that! Good luck with your projects!
Hi I'm a super duper fan of yours I'm an asian animator too. I related to your feelings a lot our industry is really kinda emotional draining,omg the work strike I realized that's why there are almost no project in every studios that I'm freelancing here in the Philippines. the feeling that we are used to rush work overload work then suddenly it will stop it's really kinda scary. like we as an artist sometimes see our work on being productive.
I would personally LOVEEEE an in-depth class about how you are handling writing & publishing your books! : D and info like how to connect with publishers, how to get the book picked up or find people to pitch it to, etc~
I love the storyboard class idea! There's so many introduction classes online but it feels impossible to find one that teaches how things work in an actual job. It would be so helpful!
I think indie animation is great, although I sometimes here about the working conditions being questionable for some of the artistes hired to work on the indie projects. I'd have to look into it more to get the proper research though, but in general I'm in full support of people going independent
This was such a great vlog. Lots of great pointers, industry info, and tips for even my own comic making. I wish you all the best, and I hope things get better for you personally.😊
PLEASEEEEE a story class that resembles a studio work structure would be amazing for people (like me LOL) who can’t yet crack into the industry due to lack of on the job process experience. Will keep an eye out for if/when you release the class!!!
I think another concept art would be awesome at the end of Meesh! Or another tutorial! I know if I was a middle grade reader that would definitely inspire me and make art seem more accessible!
To answer all of your questions for if you want us to see your video ideas. Whilst I can't speak for everyone my answer is yes! I think all of your video ideas would be very helpful!
I was just at the Calarts summer residency program this summer, but I’ll probably never be able to afford to actually attend, a storyboard class would be amazing! I think also a kind of mentorship class would also be awesome but thats just me 😅
These videos are always such a refresh for Michelle! Thank you for sharing your experiences, thoughts, and struggles. It helps so much knowing someone feels similarly to me and it inspires me to try new side projects! Also omg would LOVE a video about your experience buying a home - will be looking into it soon and didn’t even think about them denying us for being artists😅
Not to mention certain social media apps kind of sucks. TH-cam seems pretty strong. But instagram is having its issues. Heard facebook is pretty good for finding more audience but its also an old app which isnt my favorite. Tiktok is good but also mind numbing for me.
I just graduated and am trying to get into the industry with my first job. It’s tough. I feel like nobody is hiring right now and that’s hard. I feel guilty for not working on my portfolio all the time but I know I can’t work myself to death either.
Quick question? Are you still be able to run a series while being a concept artist or you just have to be in one role only?; have you also have a thought about creating a video about making your own animation studio?
it would be really helpful to see a video on house hunting, living in apartments vs townhomes, etc. and what to do since on paper an artists income might be “inconsistent” or a “risk”!
Please do the house buying video too! I'm a freelance artist and I think the inconsistent work will be one of the biggest challenges for me getting my own place.
As an illustrator I find if you look up illustrator jobs, they never actually want an illustrator, they want an animator ha. Maybe you have to change categories haha.
Glad to know that you are doing well! I was wondering if you had any advice on how to deal with neck pain? How often do you take breaks from the screen? Do you suffer from migraines? I was able to get some reading glasses to help me with the eye strain. But do you have any other methods?
praying I'll be able to support myself doing animation storyboards when I grow up, I've been worried about it being compromised by companies not agreeing to strike terms and ai 😭stay strong out there y'all 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Same I'm 14 and I love art and animation so much it got me through tough times. I hope I'll be able to support myself but I'll try to keep a good mindset.! Good luck to you 😅
Thank you so much! Hopefully things will be a lot different for the better by the time you're older and need to consider your future career, but regardless, I hope you still just enjoy making art!
You are really such a hardworker and inspiration. This video pretty much solidified for me that I would rather be an independent artist with my own things going on rather than working for a studio. Also, very introspective of you to realize that titles for any job are not everything but instead we should all work towards creating the lives that we want to live. Keep up the good work! (btw that graphic novel looks amazing!)
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for this vlog!! I really appreciate you talking about your unemployment and the hardships during this time period. I'm in a similar spot for so long, except I hardly had any professional experience and I'm from neither the US or europe so for months I've felt like my starting point was even lower than standard. while I know this problem of lessened job slots affects a lot of people, I've seen no one else talk about it openly which in turn only made me feel worse about it and lowkey insane. I also wish I had passive income plans to help me sustain myself in these times but it's hard to afford producing more merch for an online store when I'm already in a pinch, and I certainly do Not have the steam for hustle culture. I've done a lot of other stuff meanwhile, that might help me grow as an artist in my community, but none of it pays.. at all 😔😔 your vlog helps me feel more validated in how i've been feeling so thank you again for opening up 💖
11:22 FUCK YES PLEASE!!! I'm a newly graduated animation student from Michigan and its damn near IMPOSSIBLE to find work "in my field". I'm almost 30 and feel so stuck (and broke asf). Help a bish out T _ T
im interested in studying animation and becoming an animator and im in hs, im so scared bc it really is my dream but seeing people say its not a good career just makes me lose hope 😭
LOVEEEED this vlog! id love to see more so i hope this video does well; its really great hearing about all your different income streams and going along with your journey as youre figuring out your next steps in this "funemployment" era. As for the blank pages in your next Meesh book (i havent picked up a copy yet so idk if youve done this already, if so feel free to ignore LOL) some of the manga I used to read as a teen would have pages in the back showing character bios with random fun facts about them that werent necessarily part of the story. Like their favorite foods, show & music genres, zodiac signs, origin of their name, etc. I liked reading those types of things when I was in middle school so if you dont already have them that could be something! :) or just funny "deleted scenes" or moments of the characters interacting in a more casual way.
Sounds like the perfect limbo opportunity to build more on your passive income sources and do some promotionals on the side, both online and/or at the convention floor. I went through something similar a different lifetime ago. Friends and family who understand your ambitions help a lot along the way. Always surround yourself with them. And if you can manage yourself and be your own production coordinator, you have the power to succeed on your own. I appreciate your video posts very much. You are an inspiration - and an industry-savvy one at that. Thank you, and best to you!
This video is a little helpful but what I really wish I could get help with is knowing where to apply myself where I'll get results. I keep hearing, "You can do so much with art, you don't have to be a starving artist, you can do this this this and this to make money." But I get lost in, "Just because you made it doesn't mean someone will buy it." I have a hard time committing myself to unknown results. I have all these questions about the in between and no where to find answers. When I show my art to people they tell me how impressed they are and what I would be good at, but I don't know how to navigate the social systems to get myself there. I was never taught that stuff. It feels like everyone knows something I don't.
I connect so much with this video, it's insane. Currently working on some passive income projects as well while working in comics. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with us, as always, and best of luck in your projects and living a more fulfilling life. For the blank pages, it's helpful to look at mangas/comics you may have enjoyed growing up and seeing what the creators included in their blanks. For example, I loved Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist)'s breakdowns of her daily life working on the comic or simply reflecting her views of the world, Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)'s breakdowns of some of his pirate ship designs, Tite Kubo (Bleach)'s lore pages, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata (Death Note)'s additional "death note rule" pages, and Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes)'s gag comics where he (the creator) will be negotiating and bargaining with Calvin to do something funny. Hope some of these ideas help.
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I remember Hiromu Arakawa's strips too, and I hope that maybe I can include something like that. Thank you so much for the tips!
Oh my god. Please make a storyboard class. I have been looking for a good one for so long to refresh what I learn in uni but all of the ones I’ve seen are too beginner for me. I would love a storyboard class taught by you.💜
I think fun employment as you put it which is a great term by the way is oddly the way of the future for certain industries. I mean as long as you're happy and you're paying the bills who really cares if you report in to a big company everyday. Sure it means greater risk as far as medical insurance and income streams potentially drying up but if you generated them in the first place chances are you can make more.
@@mewTripled I have been greatly enjoying watching your videos by the way and I'm glad you've created them and made them available. As a fellow creative I feel what you've gone through and your advice and insights are amazing. Thank you
Would like more as an unemployed artist. I only just started my artist journey seriously as of last year when I had to leave my job to be a SAHM for my little. Obviously due to time constraints while caring for my little I don’t get to hunker down and just art as much as I want but I’d still like more talks of this so whenever I do get chances to sit for it I have a focused area of things I can dive in on and pursue. I’ve been currently pursuing a plan of designing and selling art merch that websites will print my designs on for me. But I’m definitely hoping to expand that.
I personally would love to see something related to working on graphic novel - because I’m at the moment when I need to plan my own project and I think it can be really helpful : )
Changes so big are such a mix of feelings. I wish you the best for your new journey. It sounds like it took a lot of bravery, insight, and humbling to enter this new season of life ❤
As an unemployed ex-animator who just bought a house in Los Angeles i very much appreciate this video! Also i would absolutely love a storyboard class. It’s been years since i took one and forgot everything 😅
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‼If you like day in my life vlogs or future weekly / monthly type of vlogs talking about what it's like trying to go independent / being "unemployed," please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and engage with videos like these! I'm giving vlogs another chance since many people commented saying they'd love more day in a life videos, but if a video like this doesn't perform well, I unfortunately can't keep making them as much, so your support would help these videos keep going! And if there're things you'd like to see included in more vlogs so that they are more enjoyable to you, please feel free to share. Thank you! ❤
Oh ok 👌
This video is helpful, thanks for doing it!
It was very refreshing to see this vlog. I know sometimes it feels like the end of everything when you don't find the job ya wished or get enough money from freelancing, because mainly we never ever have other artists speaking out of those moments where they had to hunt for other jobs to live and else.
It gives more hope and like... real stuffs that happen in life. It helps welcoming them easier, I think!
Thank ya for sharing!
Hmmm I don't mind a storyboard class, but I do wish there's a class online (or even in college in general; cause they didn't have this when I went 😑) that teaches how to do business/market yourself as an artist. 🤔
Good input, thanks for sharing. I definitely would love to do a course on that as well based on my personal experience.
@@mewTripled thx for your quick response. ♥️☺️Big fan of your work too! 😆
i would love a storyboard class! i am not an animator but i would love this for my writing and the potential future of graphic novel things happening 👀
Great to know - thank you!
thanks a lot for this kind of vlog ! Animation industry is not only glitters and rainbows !
I work in the european animation industry for more than 15 years now, and I had several times of unemployment between two projects, from a few months to a whole year. I remember that it was the mental side that was the hardest. I slowly fell into the anguish of not being professionally adequate anymore, that nobody was interested in my skills and therefore I was just bad at my art. It gave me hard times, made me having insomnias or tears bustings moments. It was hard ! Even if I always have my own projects on the side, it doesn't pay the bills (even if we have a good unemployment system in Europe, at least better than in USA, thanks god) but here I feel it's much more hard to cumulate freelance jobs and industry jobs.
I hope you're dealing with all this kind of things better than I did ♥
Yes, totally agreed! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and story too.
Im curious, im currently living with my parents, when covid hit. I couldnt focus on my art while working another job, struggling finding a way.
Wishing the best for you. I hope you're able to find your path soon!
Nothing wrong with living at home, use this time to stack your money and create a plan
I definitely would love to learn from a self-pace storyboard course made by youuu 😮❤ I love your work and how you portrait all your characters. Everything feels really unique. Thank you for all your hard work sharing with us your art, stories and experiences!
Thank you so much for letting me know that, I'll definitely think about that course more then! :)
I think what we need to do as artists is decentralize. Open our own studios, especially outside of Hollywood and Los Angeles proper. As a religious man, the writing was kinda on the wall: housing crisis, homeless crisis, crime, California fires, now the strikes. Media and entertainment should never have been centralized in one place; and even though networking is important, people shouldn't have been pushed to move to LA.
Many cities and states provide grants, low interest loans, and office and retail space. If you're not an LA native, go back home, be near family and ipen your own studio. Get in contact with some industry connections, and hire local talent as well who is trying to get into the industry. Make your own IPs, series and franchises. Thats what Vivziepop did, there are other original shows and series like Murder Drones and Porkchop n' Flatscreen. Then just sell merch of your IPs to further support your businesss: posters, plushies, buttons, stickers, props, shirts, pants, hoodies, more.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I totally agree that we should all be more encouraged to start our own independent projects!
I love your take on things. I'm not an artist but I adore animation and try to follow a bunch of indie artists and animators. I knew that it must be hard to break it out in the business and most are pushed to cluster together in the same city for contacts but I find it extremely dumb. Honestly, an art/animation studio can be built anywhere (infrastructure pending) as long as the creatives move there. It really just requires a handful of indie studios in Colorado or Texas or Michigan or wherever and if people are willing to move to that state for the power of LA to drop. I like Vivziepop's tactics of funding her animation with sales but I don't find it sustainable on a large scale or with multiple creators. The money I spend in Vivzie is money not spent on Lackadaisy or any other independent projects, money is a finite resource. Now if a small studio did their own projects and sold merch on the side while making money on distribution, I can see it happening. Lowkey, I've wanted to see something like Crunchyroll but for western animation (and not as shit or abusive).
@@The_Faceless_No_Name_Stranger why wait for someone else to make it, develop it yourself. Find other creators, learn to code and develop..I'm just you have some friends or a discord of folks you're cool with. Make an elevator pitch or at least ask for advice
i love the tutorial in the UK version,, your graphic novel will probably inspire tons of kids to start drawing and I think that's beautiful!
Awww thank you so much!
I definitely would love to hear more about what it was like to settle the whole housing situation with a "unstable" job. The more I learn about mortgages, the more it makes me think all us artists are screwed ;-;
I would love a storyboarding class taught by you. I think it's something that's tough to come by in general or even online
Thanks, that's helpful to know!
Besides a storyboard course, do you think you might do a comic book course somewhere down the road? Just curious.
Yes, I would love to do one too. I think the storyboard class just got more votes on my IG which is why I may do that one first. Then depending how that one goes, I'll do a comic book one!
I would also be interested in a comic book course. That sounds fun and would be informative.
I'd love to see some graphic novel process vlogs! I know some of it can't be shown before it's published, but it would be interesting to see how a graphic novel is made.
That would be great to show! Since book 1 is out I can use that as an example
Love the video! I think the studio mindset is a good approach for an online class. Most art classes I’ve took just teach you tips on improving technique or how your art can look more professional for your portfolio, so this seems an interesting route. This could even work for those who are trying to get their foot in the door. I’m also interested in the idea of finding a home as an artist because staying with my family during COVID has made it a little inconvenient for me to find any workspace. 😅
Yes, I'd love to do a studio mindset approach for an online class.I was always frustrated at how I still felt under-prepared for the jobs that came after graduating. Hopefully a course like that will help!
Your house is fine, don't worry about it, take it easy, you just need time.. send you hugs!!🤗🤗
I'd love to learn more about working traditionally unstable jobs and your experience with it!
That'd be great, thanks for the suggestion!
I'm very interested in your experience of buying a home and maybe other big financial decisions from the perspective of an artist with an "unstable" job! I'd like to own a home one day and didn't even think too hard about the logistics of being approved for a loan or other similar situations like that.
Glad to hear that's something you're interested in! I'll definitely keep it in mind for future videos!
A storyboard class sounds great! An idea for additional splash pages could be unique full-page illustrations that will only ever appear in the book. Or a character detail sheet with a turnaround
“I’m quitting but not quitting” (I’m that way too.) I dubbed it my “Strategic Withdrawal” from the industry.
1:52 STAND THEIR AND WAIT
I would love to know about home ownership. Also it would be great to see your storyboarding process as well. I also appreciate videos talking about incomes. Maybe a good video would be interview questions that are asked. portfolio reviews?
Glad to hear I'd love to talk about these topics more in a future video!
Thanks for your openness and sharing all this! Being an artist is rough!! Sometimes it’s awesome, but sometimes it’s so rough!
When I listened to the part about feeling like you have to belong to a big company, I had to hold back some tears cause that was exactly me 🥲. Definitely needed to hear those words from a senior in the field, thanks.
Damn, girl. Share us your skincare routine
Ahaha, maybe in a future vlog I can! I generally use facereality's products to help me clear out acne if that helps
I know of a man a ways up the road, who really knows how to paint and is an animation zar. He was sitting on the edge of fame and fortune. He could have made himself a very big star. Ran around cities in a big Cadillac, showing all the ladies a smile, but he took all the money and he gave it right back. He kept his happy heart awhile.
As a person who wants to switch careers to storyboarding, I would love to have a course done by you! I prefer self-paced courses over the mentor ones too
Ngl I’ll pay a couple hundred for an “ambishous” bomber
Omg that would be a great idea!!
Ikr!
6:55 😎 cal fucking arts, bro.
Nice to hear about your future plans. Consider instructing a business and marketing class, so many people would pay for that! Good luck with your projects!
That would be cool to consider! Thanks for the tip!
Hi I'm a super duper fan of yours I'm an asian animator too. I related to your feelings a lot our industry is really kinda emotional draining,omg the work strike I realized that's why there are almost no project in every studios that I'm freelancing here in the Philippines. the feeling that we are used to rush work overload work then suddenly it will stop it's really kinda scary. like we as an artist sometimes see our work on being productive.
Loving these more casual vloggy/podcasty videos! Great variety of topics in this one too that would be awesome to hear more about!
Thank you so much, I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos!
I like how honest you are about these things
Thanks, glad honesty and transparency helps :)
I would personally LOVEEEE an in-depth class about how you are handling writing & publishing your books! : D and info like how to connect with publishers, how to get the book picked up or find people to pitch it to, etc~
Would love a storyboard class!
I love the storyboard class idea! There's so many introduction classes online but it feels impossible to find one that teaches how things work in an actual job. It would be so helpful!
Mewtripled, What do you think of Indie Animation on the internet, and what are your thoughts on independent projects?
I think indie animation is great, although I sometimes here about the working conditions being questionable for some of the artistes hired to work on the indie projects. I'd have to look into it more to get the proper research though, but in general I'm in full support of people going independent
This was such a great vlog. Lots of great pointers, industry info, and tips for even my own comic making. I wish you all the best, and I hope things get better for you personally.😊
A video on home ownership and working towards owning a home as an artist/animator/illustrator would be AWESOME!! :)
PLEASEEEEE a story class that resembles a studio work structure would be amazing for people (like me LOL) who can’t yet crack into the industry due to lack of on the job process experience. Will keep an eye out for if/when you release the class!!!
I think another concept art would be awesome at the end of Meesh! Or another tutorial! I know if I was a middle grade reader that would definitely inspire me and make art seem more accessible!
Thank you for the tip! Will def consider including it!
To answer all of your questions for if you want us to see your video ideas. Whilst I can't speak for everyone my answer is yes! I think all of your video ideas would be very helpful!
I was just at the Calarts summer residency program this summer, but I’ll probably never be able to afford to actually attend, a storyboard class would be amazing! I think also a kind of mentorship class would also be awesome but thats just me 😅
your videos motivate and inspire me to keep being an artist, thank you for your energy and stories!
Thank you!!!
Commenting for the algorithm! Also, a storyboarding class sounds awesome!
These videos are always such a refresh for Michelle! Thank you for sharing your experiences, thoughts, and struggles. It helps so much knowing someone feels similarly to me and it inspires me to try new side projects!
Also omg would LOVE a video about your experience buying a home - will be looking into it soon and didn’t even think about them denying us for being artists😅
Not to mention certain social media apps kind of sucks. TH-cam seems pretty strong. But instagram is having its issues. Heard facebook is pretty good for finding more audience but its also an old app which isnt my favorite. Tiktok is good but also mind numbing for me.
Yeah these are good things to consider for sure when going indie
Thank you for the video! I feel like I'm in a similar situation right now so it's nice seeing I'm not alone in this journey!
Thanks, I'm glad to be a reminder to others that you're not alone :')
I just graduated and am trying to get into the industry with my first job. It’s tough. I feel like nobody is hiring right now and that’s hard. I feel guilty for not working on my portfolio all the time but I know I can’t work myself to death either.
Quick question? Are you still be able to run a series while being a concept artist or you just have to be in one role only?; have you also have a thought about creating a video about making your own animation studio?
it would be really helpful to see a video on house hunting, living in apartments vs townhomes, etc. and what to do since on paper an artists income might be “inconsistent” or a “risk”!
Please do the house buying video too! I'm a freelance artist and I think the inconsistent work will be one of the biggest challenges for me getting my own place.
As an illustrator I find if you look up illustrator jobs, they never actually want an illustrator, they want an animator ha. Maybe you have to change categories haha.
i’d love to see video about finding affordable housing in LA or equivalent expensive areas!
To be honest I would love to work in an office again and have colleagues. Working at home is very isolated
Would you ever consider teaching a class at WAC? (Warrior Art Camp)
Thank you for the video! :) Good luck with your book and everything else.
Thank you so much!
That storyboard course sounds like a great idea!!!!
OMG i would love to learn storyboarding from youuuu
it's really interesting hearing your thoughts on this ❤
Thank you!
Glad to know that you are doing well! I was wondering if you had any advice on how to deal with neck pain? How often do you take breaks from the screen? Do you suffer from migraines? I was able to get some reading glasses to help me with the eye strain. But do you have any other methods?
Ahhh good point! I do try to stretch / massage / exercise consistently. But I can definitely try to discuss this more in a future video.
@@mewTripled Thank you for the reply :)
praying I'll be able to support myself doing animation storyboards when I grow up, I've been worried about it being compromised by companies not agreeing to strike terms and ai 😭stay strong out there y'all 💖💖💖💖💖💖
also I love your videos!!!!!
Same I'm 14 and I love art and animation so much it got me through tough times. I hope I'll be able to support myself but I'll try to keep a good mindset.! Good luck to you 😅
Also I don't believe AI will replace artists fully anytime soon. So don't worry too much about that ❤
@@Iloveblueberries. OMG SAMESIES IM 14 TOO 😭😭😭 if this whole animation thing works out I hope to see you around someday 😭💖
Thank you so much! Hopefully things will be a lot different for the better by the time you're older and need to consider your future career, but regardless, I hope you still just enjoy making art!
You are really such a hardworker and inspiration. This video pretty much solidified for me that I would rather be an independent artist with my own things going on rather than working for a studio. Also, very introspective of you to realize that titles for any job are not everything but instead we should all work towards creating the lives that we want to live. Keep up the good work! (btw that graphic novel looks amazing!)
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for this vlog!! I really appreciate you talking about your unemployment and the hardships during this time period. I'm in a similar spot for so long, except I hardly had any professional experience and I'm from neither the US or europe so for months I've felt like my starting point was even lower than standard. while I know this problem of lessened job slots affects a lot of people, I've seen no one else talk about it openly which in turn only made me feel worse about it and lowkey insane. I also wish I had passive income plans to help me sustain myself in these times but it's hard to afford producing more merch for an online store when I'm already in a pinch, and I certainly do Not have the steam for hustle culture. I've done a lot of other stuff meanwhile, that might help me grow as an artist in my community, but none of it pays.. at all 😔😔
your vlog helps me feel more validated in how i've been feeling so thank you again for opening up 💖
11:22 FUCK YES PLEASE!!!
I'm a newly graduated animation student from Michigan and its damn near IMPOSSIBLE to find work "in my field". I'm almost 30 and feel so stuck (and broke asf).
Help a bish out T _ T
im interested in studying animation and becoming an animator and im in hs, im so scared bc it really is my dream but seeing people say its not a good career just makes me lose hope 😭
LOVEEEED this vlog! id love to see more so i hope this video does well; its really great hearing about all your different income streams and going along with your journey as youre figuring out your next steps in this "funemployment" era. As for the blank pages in your next Meesh book (i havent picked up a copy yet so idk if youve done this already, if so feel free to ignore LOL) some of the manga I used to read as a teen would have pages in the back showing character bios with random fun facts about them that werent necessarily part of the story. Like their favorite foods, show & music genres, zodiac signs, origin of their name, etc. I liked reading those types of things when I was in middle school so if you dont already have them that could be something! :) or just funny "deleted scenes" or moments of the characters interacting in a more casual way.
Does anyone know the job board link???
Arent you self employed, not unemployed?
Yes, very interested in a course like that.
A story board class would be awesome!
Litter robot :o seriously need one of these
Sounds like the perfect limbo opportunity to build more on your passive income sources and do some promotionals on the side, both online and/or at the convention floor. I went through something similar a different lifetime ago. Friends and family who understand your ambitions help a lot along the way. Always surround yourself with them. And if you can manage yourself and be your own production coordinator, you have the power to succeed on your own. I appreciate your video posts very much. You are an inspiration - and an industry-savvy one at that. Thank you, and best to you!
Very true! I'm doing my best now to lean into all the things little me built up. Thank you so much and best to you too!
BOOK PUBLISH COURSE!!!!
This video is a little helpful but what I really wish I could get help with is knowing where to apply myself where I'll get results. I keep hearing, "You can do so much with art, you don't have to be a starving artist, you can do this this this and this to make money." But I get lost in, "Just because you made it doesn't mean someone will buy it." I have a hard time committing myself to unknown results. I have all these questions about the in between and no where to find answers. When I show my art to people they tell me how impressed they are and what I would be good at, but I don't know how to navigate the social systems to get myself there. I was never taught that stuff. It feels like everyone knows something I don't.
Bring on the storyboard class, Mish! I'm sorry about your mental health right now, I've been there! Things will get better.
I connect so much with this video, it's insane. Currently working on some passive income projects as well while working in comics. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with us, as always, and best of luck in your projects and living a more fulfilling life.
For the blank pages, it's helpful to look at mangas/comics you may have enjoyed growing up and seeing what the creators included in their blanks. For example, I loved Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist)'s breakdowns of her daily life working on the comic or simply reflecting her views of the world, Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)'s breakdowns of some of his pirate ship designs, Tite Kubo (Bleach)'s lore pages, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata (Death Note)'s additional "death note rule" pages, and Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes)'s gag comics where he (the creator) will be negotiating and bargaining with Calvin to do something funny. Hope some of these ideas help.
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I remember Hiromu Arakawa's strips too, and I hope that maybe I can include something like that. Thank you so much for the tips!
My pleasure. I'm sure you'll come up with something awesome that resonates with your readers. Keep rockin!!! 💪🔥🔥🔥@@mewTripled
Thank you for sharing and I appreciate what you bring to the table. You're honest and hard working and talented and you rock!
6:18 IT LOOKS LIKE SHAT
Oh my god. Please make a storyboard class. I have been looking for a good one for so long to refresh what I learn in uni but all of the ones I’ve seen are too beginner for me. I would love a storyboard class taught by you.💜
Amazing, I really appreciate the time and effort you put! Hope you continue vlog style videos!
How great that the book is in Spanish! Do you think it is possible for them to sell it in Argentina? I would love to be able to buy it here
you’re awesome
I think fun employment as you put it which is a great term by the way is oddly the way of the future for certain industries. I mean as long as you're happy and you're paying the bills who really cares if you report in to a big company everyday. Sure it means greater risk as far as medical insurance and income streams potentially drying up but if you generated them in the first place chances are you can make more.
Totally agree!
@@mewTripled I have been greatly enjoying watching your videos by the way and I'm glad you've created them and made them available. As a fellow creative I feel what you've gone through and your advice and insights are amazing. Thank you
I would take that storyboard class in a heartbeat. Please consider making that a thing.
Hell yeah I’m interested in everything lol
Glad to hear!
You’re awesome, thank you for showing so much behind the scene stuff
I would totally be interested in any classes or courses by you!
Would like more as an unemployed artist. I only just started my artist journey seriously as of last year when I had to leave my job to be a SAHM for my little. Obviously due to time constraints while caring for my little I don’t get to hunker down and just art as much as I want but I’d still like more talks of this so whenever I do get chances to sit for it I have a focused area of things I can dive in on and pursue. I’ve been currently pursuing a plan of designing and selling art merch that websites will print my designs on for me. But I’m definitely hoping to expand that.
Good to know, thanks for the feedback! And thank you for sharing your story as well. I'm wishing you the best in selling your designs and merch!!!
Boost comment to support you ❤
Aww thank you so much!
I personally would love to see something related to working on graphic novel - because I’m at the moment when I need to plan my own project and I think it can be really helpful : )
Thank you so much!!
Changes so big are such a mix of feelings. I wish you the best for your new journey. It sounds like it took a lot of bravery, insight, and humbling to enter this new season of life ❤
Thank you so much
Yes please! Story boarding class. I just wana learn how to tell stories like you😊
Thank you for letting me know. I'll definitely keep it in mind!
As an unemployed ex-animator who just bought a house in Los Angeles i very much appreciate this video! Also i would absolutely love a storyboard class. It’s been years since i took one and forgot everything 😅
Thank you so much! I'll definitely keep it in mind to do a storyboarding class for sure :)
@@mewTripledWoohoo! Also i agree that talking about house things would be useful, especially the aspect of using tax write offs for freelance work ❤
Thank you for your honesty!
PLEASE do a class!!!! I will immediately buy it
Ok! Thank you so much for letting me know!
I bet this time to focus on your second book is a sign of how well it will do since it gets your undivided attention
Ahh thank you!
Oof 😅, hope u be employed soon 🫂. Also like Meesh the Bad Demon graphic novel 😉
Thank you! :)
@@mewTripled Ya welcome!
I am interested and self-paced class course
Glad to know, thank you!
You inspire me so much! I reaaally wish I could make a living out of art outside of my job too 💖
Thank you so much, I wish you the best as well :)
tysm! :)@@mewTripled
I did storyboards for some people long time ago. Do storyboard artists still do storyboards on paper? Or is it all digital now?
It's pretty much all digital now, but you can still thumbnail on paper if you want to.
@@mewTripled I see Thank you
Inspirational! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!!
being unemployed is the most artist thing ever
Hehehe >;)