Thank you so much for posting this Holly. Honestly, starting out as an illustrator I feel a bit lost when it comes to what I need to do and just the process of it all. I am the type of person that feels confident when I KNOW as much as I can about something, and you've really helped me get some background on really important things as an illustrator. I just got my first editorial job and this has REALLY helped me. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you are doing, you are such a vital resource x
Holly, you are most kind and generous for sharing all your experience and advice.What a gift to new illustrators and artists! I hope you receive all the clients you deserve.Good luck!
Hello Holly. I'm an artist and I'm your fan. I watch all your videos, they are relaxing and very inspiring, I love the atmosphere you create, the peacefulness of your studio and also the surroundings are amazing. I want to thank you for sharing your experience with us and for showing us what is like to be an illustrator these days. Good job. 😊👍
This has been very helpful and informative. I somehow feel bad to be watching your high quality content for free all the time. I hope to become a patron when I have means to do so. Thank you so much for doing what you do, Holly-san! I hope your generous heart will be blessed eternally. I like to watch and rewatch your videos a lot. Take care!
Love this! It's so reassuring hearing other artists experiences, and I love that you're so transparent/honest about it! When I was just starting out, I remember being so petrified dealing with commissions, and or difficult clients (I do still sometimes get a bit timid with those things!). It had to come through trial and error, wish I'd had something like this then.
YESSS I really loved this video. I've really been missing your videos where you discuss illustrating and freelance because those videos are the reason I originally subscribed. It just so helpful and relatable as a fellow illustrator. Thanks for another lovely video!!
I appreciate this video so much! As an aspiring illustrator, I find the thought of contacting with clients very intimidating but you make it sound simple! I love how informative each of your videos are and I admire your work a lot! Have a nice day :)
I've got some of the football top trumps! Despite them not being your usual style they look really great and you definitely rose to the challenge! Lovely & informative video, as always.
Thank you for answering the questions! Its always encouraging to listen to your advice and hearing your experiences :) I also wanted to say, you look absolutely gorgeous in this video!
I’m in my third year of studying illustration at uni so I love these videos!!! Contract stuff is so helpful, feel like people are constantly trying to scam students out of accurate payment for their work 😭
Holly you're really wonderful to provide all these ideas & more importantly the insights in doing these ideas! Just graduated & I am really hoping to get some confidence back in my work as I feel rusty. Like you, I live in a rural area on the west coast of Ireland so maybe beginning TH-cam & involving the nature will be a good idea! But I do have commissions waiting for me, think I will treat myself to just a normal day of drawing to get my mojo back! Very best to you dear Holly & thank you for everything! ☀️ x
I've only recently discovered you through listening to the being freelance podcast. Started following your Instagram and finally found some time to watch your vlog. I'm hoping to make the transition into self employment by the end of the year and I am getting so much value from your videos already. Thank you so much!
I almost choked on my dinner in mere excitement when you read my question out loud (big fan haha🙈) Holly thank you so much for this Q&A it was really informative and mean the world to, I'm sure alot of up and coming illustrators. I love these freelance videos you make at the moment! And congratulations on getting clients, you deserve it 💕😁 i will take your advice and try to relax a bit when replying future clients from now on and wait with the legal stuff ✨👏
Holly, your videos are like that biscuit with afternoon tea - a calm and happy place to come back to :) great advice as always, and your dogs are super cute!
Love your vids, always great to hear your experience. Thanks for being so open and honest. Also that colour looks amazing on you!! Hope the project goes well.
This was so interesting! Thank you for sharing 💕 also I used to work alongside an accounts department, and the manager told the employees not to pay invoices unless companies repeatedly chase up 😒 it’s annoying but I think it it’s the norm 👎🏻
I have some experience with Clients that wait until the last minute to pay. And in my Opinion it's very unprofessional. We as Artist are supposed to have everything picture perfect done until a specific date but the client won't pay us for a long time. I just think it's their Job to do the same. If they wait until literally the last day then it makes me question if i'd ever want to work for them again and it's really frustrating because as Freelance Artists, most of us are depending on that money. It's our job after all. Great Video as always !!!!
Holly, such a lovely video. Thank you also for sharing the Football card game and link, I have just purchased a pack as a father's day present for my husband from my two furkids, Luna and Honey : ) It looks like such a wonderful project, drawing all those illustrations. You're very inspiring. xx
holly exley it arrived today! That was soooo quick, only ordered yesterday. It looks really fabulous, well done for illustrating all those footballers 😁👍🏼 x
I love all your advice that you have put out, it is really helpful for new artists and illustrators. Just wondering where you got your wooden stand that you use on your table!? I am looking for something like that for my ipad, and your's look perfect! thank you!
Holly, I love these videos! Thank you for sharing!!! I am having trouble prepping my artwork to place on products such as tapestry, canvases, mugs. I feel I am over vectoring, how can I vector my artwork on illustrator where it can look natural?
Hello, and enjoyed the video I cannot wait to see what you have been working on!! What does a 60 day licence mean on the editorial contact you entered? Sorry if it's obvious just trying to break into this industry and learn as uch as possible thanks.
Loved the video! :) I have a question that I don't remember if you have answered before sorry!, how/when do you decide to say no to a commission. For example, in this case, if they'd have told you they couldn't increase the budget, would you have said no? Or agreed to the lower price?. Thanks in advance and keep the amazing work! :) Love from Venezuela!
HI. ,,,16 days license meaning: no one including you can make use of the image during this period. Passed 16 days you can re-use and sell them images again, right????
Lovely video. I really liked the feeling of just sitting down for a chat. I have such a vapid question (sorry) but I love your hair colour. It seems more pink than purple so I was wondering what toning shampoo you use? Is it just a purple shampoo ? Sorry, but let's pretend that it's a visual inspiration question and not just a 'I love your hair' comment :D
Tania 'Doodlezilla' Vincent haha that’s more than ok to ask! I use Bleach London - their purple shampoo and also their white toner once every 6 weeks or so. 😊
Midge and Quentin are some of the most adorable dogs I have ever seen!
Thank you so much for posting this Holly. Honestly, starting out as an illustrator I feel a bit lost when it comes to what I need to do and just the process of it all. I am the type of person that feels confident when I KNOW as much as I can about something, and you've really helped me get some background on really important things as an illustrator. I just got my first editorial job and this has REALLY helped me. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you are doing, you are such a vital resource x
Holly, you are most kind and generous for sharing all your experience and advice.What a gift to new illustrators and artists! I hope you receive all the clients you deserve.Good luck!
Wishing you the best! I hope you get a ton more client work.
You have no idea how useful this is for us guys starting out! Thank you keep up all the amazing work :)
Hello Holly. I'm an artist and I'm your fan. I watch all your videos, they are relaxing and very inspiring, I love the atmosphere you create, the peacefulness of your studio and also the surroundings are amazing. I want to thank you for sharing your experience with us and for showing us what is like to be an illustrator these days. Good job. 😊👍
This has been very helpful and informative. I somehow feel bad to be watching your high quality content for free all the time. I hope to become a patron when I have means to do so. Thank you so much for doing what you do, Holly-san! I hope your generous heart will be blessed eternally. I like to watch and rewatch your videos a lot. Take care!
bentooh don’t feel guilty! I know everyone has different circumstances! Watching my videos is supporting me so thank you!
holly exley you are such a gentle soul 🌠🌠 I'll rewatch your videos more then!
You deserve all the clients holly, thank you for the lovely video.
Love this! It's so reassuring hearing other artists experiences, and I love that you're so transparent/honest about it! When I was just starting out, I remember being so petrified dealing with commissions, and or difficult clients (I do still sometimes get a bit timid with those things!). It had to come through trial and error, wish I'd had something like this then.
Again, your transparency is so refreshing and valuable. Lovely video and much luck on your client work ♡
Love these videos, they are so valuable!
YESSS I really loved this video. I've really been missing your videos where you discuss illustrating and freelance because those videos are the reason I originally subscribed. It just so helpful and relatable as a fellow illustrator. Thanks for another lovely video!!
I absolutely love how you put your videos together Holly! thank you for sharing your experiences :)
Lovely video. It's always reassuring to hear what other illustrators do. Looking forward to your next one!
I appreciate this video so much! As an aspiring illustrator, I find the thought of contacting with clients very intimidating but you make it sound simple! I love how informative each of your videos are and I admire your work a lot! Have a nice day :)
Love the video Holly! So helpful to hear how you tackle client work! :)
I've got some of the football top trumps! Despite them not being your usual style they look really great and you definitely rose to the challenge! Lovely & informative video, as always.
Thank you for answering the questions! Its always encouraging to listen to your advice and hearing your experiences :) I also wanted to say, you look absolutely gorgeous in this video!
I looooove the plant that is behind you head in the start is this video.
Always love when you vlog too
I’m in my third year of studying illustration at uni so I love these videos!!! Contract stuff is so helpful, feel like people are constantly trying to scam students out of accurate payment for their work 😭
Holly you're really wonderful to provide all these ideas & more importantly the insights in doing these ideas! Just graduated & I am really hoping to get some confidence back in my work as I feel rusty. Like you, I live in a rural area on the west coast of Ireland so maybe beginning TH-cam & involving the nature will be a good idea! But I do have commissions waiting for me, think I will treat myself to just a normal day of drawing to get my mojo back! Very best to you dear Holly & thank you for everything! ☀️ x
I love your vlogs and advice. Really appreciate you sharing advice with us
Your videos are so relaxing! Love listening to your videos, while working or doing some desk work. You should definitely consider doing a podcast!!
I've only recently discovered you through listening to the being freelance podcast. Started following your Instagram and finally found some time to watch your vlog. I'm hoping to make the transition into self employment by the end of the year and I am getting so much value from your videos already. Thank you so much!
Great to have you here! Glad my videos are helpful to you :)
So so helpful! Always appreciate the advice you share, thank you!
I almost choked on my dinner in mere excitement when you read my question out loud (big fan haha🙈) Holly thank you so much for this Q&A it was really informative and mean the world to, I'm sure alot of up and coming illustrators. I love these freelance videos you make at the moment! And congratulations on getting clients, you deserve it 💕😁 i will take your advice and try to relax a bit when replying future clients from now on and wait with the legal stuff ✨👏
Holly, your videos are like that biscuit with afternoon tea - a calm and happy place to come back to :) great advice as always, and your dogs are super cute!
Love your vids, always great to hear your experience. Thanks for being so open and honest. Also that colour looks amazing on you!! Hope the project goes well.
This was so interesting! Thank you for sharing 💕 also I used to work alongside an accounts department, and the manager told the employees not to pay invoices unless companies repeatedly chase up 😒 it’s annoying but I think it it’s the norm 👎🏻
Your videos are so informative and wonderful. I love everything you do! Keep up the amazing work
I'm always learning things from you Holly. Thanks you so much for your generosity and time to help people.
Hi Holly, thank you so much for the Q&A. I'm about to graduate and getting a insight into your work-life is really helpful, thank you :)
I am so glad to hear that!!! Congrats Holly, I love your videos (and your dogs!)
So glad that you got client work 😁 Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank you! So enlightening to the ins and outs of an illustrator!
And always very relaxing to watch your videos ✨
Qitiji thank you, so pleased you think so!
I have some experience with Clients that wait until the last minute to pay. And in my Opinion it's very unprofessional. We as Artist are supposed to have everything picture perfect done until a specific date but the client won't pay us for a long time. I just think it's their Job to do the same. If they wait until literally the last day then it makes me question if i'd ever want to work for them again and it's really frustrating because as Freelance Artists, most of us are depending on that money. It's our job after all. Great Video as always !!!!
idontknow I feel your pain- so frustrating. Often we work crazy hours & they can’t seem to pay within 30 whole days!
Glad to hear you got new project going on!
Great video, full of useful info. Looking foward to the part 2 about getting clients.
Very helpful advice Holly. Love your nice plants.
Pauline Follett thank you Pauline!
Perfect timing for this video Holly! I was waiting for this video, thanks!
Thanks for this. Another great video Holly!
Congratulations!!! Very happy for you Holly. Eager to see the final results ( when and if it is possible) and the next video 💕!
Thank you so much for answering one of my questions! This video was IMMENSELY helpful!!! 💕
YAAAS! Client work! So pleased for you xxx
Oh maaaaaan, how I HATE conference calls! Great video. Holly!
Holly, such a lovely video. Thank you also for sharing the Football card game and link, I have just purchased a pack as a father's day present for my husband from my two furkids, Luna and Honey : ) It looks like such a wonderful project, drawing all those illustrations. You're very inspiring. xx
Julia Harvey ah thanks Julia- that’s such a good fur Father’s Day present, hope he likes it!
holly exley it arrived today! That was soooo quick, only ordered yesterday. It looks really fabulous, well done for illustrating all those footballers 😁👍🏼 x
I love all your advice that you have put out, it is really helpful for new artists and illustrators. Just wondering where you got your wooden stand that you use on your table!? I am looking for something like that for my ipad, and your's look perfect! thank you!
Holly, I love these videos! Thank you for sharing!!! I am having trouble prepping my artwork to place on products such as tapestry, canvases, mugs. I feel I am over vectoring, how can I vector my artwork on illustrator where it can look natural?
YAY!! thanks so much for answering my question :D I loved your answer thank youuuuu
Love your videos and your dogs are so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing :)
Woah, those spring rolls are beautiful and look really tasty. The sauce is pretty with the spring onions in there. Cookbook material? :)
Thanks for another great video Holly ✌️
Hello, and enjoyed the video I cannot wait to see what you have been working on!! What does a 60 day licence mean on the editorial contact you entered? Sorry if it's obvious just trying to break into this industry and learn as uch as possible thanks.
Loved the video! :) I have a question that I don't remember if you have answered before sorry!, how/when do you decide to say no to a commission. For example, in this case, if they'd have told you they couldn't increase the budget, would you have said no? Or agreed to the lower price?. Thanks in advance and keep the amazing work! :) Love from Venezuela!
Your videos very helpful.
So informative...& ❤️ Midge + Quentin
Loved the video Holly! I really like the font you use in your video's did you make it yourself?
Anna kelly thanks! No it’s called Paperland I believe - got it on Da Font
May I ask where did you get that wooden base for drawing? (4:45)
Love your vlogs Holly :)
HI. ,,,16 days license meaning: no one including you can make use of the image during this period. Passed 16 days you can re-use and sell them images again, right????
Hello I am new here. Where did you get your stand?
YAY!!!👍
Lovely video. I really liked the feeling of just sitting down for a chat. I have such a vapid question (sorry) but I love your hair colour. It seems more pink than purple so I was wondering what toning shampoo you use? Is it just a purple shampoo ? Sorry, but let's pretend that it's a visual inspiration question and not just a 'I love your hair' comment :D
Tania 'Doodlezilla' Vincent haha that’s more than ok to ask! I use Bleach London - their purple shampoo and also their white toner once every 6 weeks or so. 😊
Fantastic ! Thank you. I still use the old ladies 'touch of silver' which actually works great but I love your violet shade. I will give them a go :D
have you ever think about having kids? look like your are married