Quote: (02-29-2016 02:06 PM)El_Gostro Wrote:
Well,I've been 5 years on the road as a happy adventuring hobo and atm im actually trying to spin a new phase,what with evolving and what not.
Turns out the current working world looks even more twisted than I remember it,and Im not exactly in a position where I can do most things through the front door atm.
So stories aside,I am trying to expand on freelancing myself online as a comic/cartoon/concept artist and havent had much luck so far as I lack an idea of where am I going or how am I supposed to address the issue.
I've tried fiverr and was utterly appalled and dropped it,Deviant art and Etsy I've known for along time and havent really worked for me (DA in particular is a freakshow of teen angst art).
Anyone have any ideas on how I should proceed?
Are you trying to sell original pieces of art? I would try to find a local newspaper and offer up free illustrations for whatever the topic is for a bit, while selling your work in the side. If you can dash off some simple sketches, send those off to small publications to be used for free. As much as it may seem like bullshit, having a resume with credible sources for your work will persuade others to buy your art if they feel it may have some other value other than being aesthetically pleasing. And also, although it's heavily dominated by chicks, social media, like Instagram, is a good way to go. You'd be surprised by how many young illustrators will create an account, like dozens of images from Supreme, Volcom, etc., and then get followers simply by liking posts and leaving comments.