03-11-2015, 08:38 PM
I am fulltime freelance now, as of 2 weeks ago. So far, got some movie concept work, card art, game environment design, a book illustration, board game art. It's all pretty varied and just the way I like it!
To be honest I'm not sure I'm cut out for completely representational art. I will do it for a while because I do enjoy painting and freelance work where I don't have to commute or deal with the bullshit of office politics. The freedom is sublime.
I actually am writing a lot more now, and I believe this is where my real skill/talent lies, so keen to push that further. I'd also like to do something that helps humanity through my own insight and work, rather than just be a monkey keeping the machine going like what a lot of illustration and concept art is. Where I end up with that motivation is yet to be seen.
I'm also a geek, so tech stuff, installations, light shows etc really fascinate me and look like fun to play with. Would love to sculpt as well.
So much to do.
I'm not sure cd is going to be that useful for you in terms of conceptual and installation work, but I'd hate to turn you away from what is a great little community. It's cool to be around other creatives even if virtually. There must be some forums out there for your interest. I used usevisit videopong quite a bit when I was into light shows and videoediting, but not sure how active that is in terms of community. I would just find the people in your city that do the stuff you like and totally cold email them to ask for guidance now that you have removed your blocks there is literally nothing to stop you. Finding the right people can be the best thing you can do when you're not too sure where to start.
Just go at it, no fear. If you feel the fear, say that's nice, and do what your gut says regardless and I'm sure you will find your path, or the path will find you! :)
To be honest I'm not sure I'm cut out for completely representational art. I will do it for a while because I do enjoy painting and freelance work where I don't have to commute or deal with the bullshit of office politics. The freedom is sublime.
I actually am writing a lot more now, and I believe this is where my real skill/talent lies, so keen to push that further. I'd also like to do something that helps humanity through my own insight and work, rather than just be a monkey keeping the machine going like what a lot of illustration and concept art is. Where I end up with that motivation is yet to be seen.
I'm also a geek, so tech stuff, installations, light shows etc really fascinate me and look like fun to play with. Would love to sculpt as well.
So much to do.
I'm not sure cd is going to be that useful for you in terms of conceptual and installation work, but I'd hate to turn you away from what is a great little community. It's cool to be around other creatives even if virtually. There must be some forums out there for your interest. I used usevisit videopong quite a bit when I was into light shows and videoediting, but not sure how active that is in terms of community. I would just find the people in your city that do the stuff you like and totally cold email them to ask for guidance now that you have removed your blocks there is literally nothing to stop you. Finding the right people can be the best thing you can do when you're not too sure where to start.
Just go at it, no fear. If you feel the fear, say that's nice, and do what your gut says regardless and I'm sure you will find your path, or the path will find you! :)