12-18-2014, 08:57 AM
Even though it's all over and Patrick didn't end up getting the job anywho, I'll just add my thoughts.
I haven't really gotten a job in art before, but I still have ideas about it.
I think that taking unpaid work is just fine, as long as you're actually invested in the project, and it's not just for 'experience'. You make plenty of experience just by practicing everyday at your work and doing personal projects.
If you're gonna take an unpaid job, do it because it's something that you wish you'd thought of, that you're excited about being a part of. If it inspires you and moves you, then cheer and draw.
For example-- If I ever got called on to do concepts for an awesome point-and-click adventure game, sign me up. lol. 'Cause that's the kind of thing I love, and there's nothing better than getting to be a part of something you love doing. That's why we're doing this in the first place-- 'Cause we love it.
I haven't really gotten a job in art before, but I still have ideas about it.
I think that taking unpaid work is just fine, as long as you're actually invested in the project, and it's not just for 'experience'. You make plenty of experience just by practicing everyday at your work and doing personal projects.
If you're gonna take an unpaid job, do it because it's something that you wish you'd thought of, that you're excited about being a part of. If it inspires you and moves you, then cheer and draw.
For example-- If I ever got called on to do concepts for an awesome point-and-click adventure game, sign me up. lol. 'Cause that's the kind of thing I love, and there's nothing better than getting to be a part of something you love doing. That's why we're doing this in the first place-- 'Cause we love it.
