BUILDING YOUR ILLUSTRATION CAREER | 3 Steps I Followed to Quit my Job and Become an Illustrator
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Thinking on how to become a full time artist? Or simply starting your career in illustration. In this video I share the 3 steps I followed to quit my job to become an illustrator that might help you when building your illustration career or when working as a freelance illustrator.
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This is my first video upload and it’s all about my path into starting with illustration. I’m also including some tips or steps I went through that I think might be helpful if someone is thinking of having a creative business or thinking about how to start. I cover a bit of different ways to make money as an illustrator at the beginning.
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In the video I share a bit of my background as well, where I studied illustration & Arts, something about how I managed to achieve financial stability to a point where I was able to earn enough from my illustration and quit my job at that time (I also talk a bit about the topics of my future videos)
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Set a goal, make a plan and stay persistent. Great advice that I needed to hear rn. I love your designs, looking forward to more of your videos!
Ashleigh, so happy to hear that! Means a lot to me, I really hope my videos will help ⚡️Thank you for the support and the amazing vibe 😊
So true! If you make it simple and focus there is no reason why you can't accomplish you dreams!
Getting started in illustration is so hard, but you're giving some really good tips! A strong portfolio and reaching out proactively to potential clients has worked great for me. I love your artwork, Asia!
Thank you so much for the nice words!!! and sharing your experience 😊🤗👍🏼 means a lot
You don’t necessarily need a degree anyway. It can look good on a resume, but it’s really the quality of the portfolio they look for. You don’t really have to go to college to learn fine arts or illustration. You’re local arts center, if it has art classes, and courses online can help you learn the fundaments and build from the basics. Reaching out to pros and friends for advice on organizing a great portfolio on being active on social media is a great way to get noticed.
Thank you everyone for the support. I hope that sharing my experience in illustration so far will help :)
I too really want to learn and do digital illustration but the problem for me is I don't have and iPad nor a laptop to start with and looking at the illustrates like you I feel really motivated to do but just because I don't have a source to start I can't do it.
You can always start like I did with pencil and paper :)
@@AsiaOrlando thank k you you so much for your reply it really means a lot to me
I'm not an illustrator, but I enjoyed this video a lot.
Thank you so much Lisa :)
Hey, I'm a high school student who's been having doubts lately about whether I can eventually do freelance after I graduate. This video was really helpful and insightful as well as encouraging. Thanks for the advice!
Thank you, Asia 🙏🏻🧡 Its been some years I´ve been watching your videos and taking my steps are slow. I'm glad you made it and I'm glad you share your creations & experiences
Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement! I just started my UA-cam channel so it’s really nice to hear from other artists who have made their own way as well. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story! I am planning to quit my job very soon to start my illustrator’s career and your video is so inspiring :3
thank you very much for making this video, it just made me feel so much better❤ I’m inspired to continue my small business
your story is so inspiring and you art work is lovely!!! thank you for this video, much love x
The background instrumental and the calmness of your voice. Thanks for such great inspiration.
Thank you so so much! so nice of you to say 😊 I’m happy that you liked the mood, I really wanted to do it relaxing 😌 thanks again
I am blessed to find it on my recommendation. I wanna cry. Thank you so much. God bless you.
Hi, I felt really inspired by your story, since I'm kind of switching careers as well, mostly because I do wanna make something I feel passionate about, your artwork is amazing ❤️
Hi Natalia thank you so much! I’m super happy that it helped, means a lot to me that it did! And making something you are passionate about totally worth the try ;) all the very very best! 🤗
Creativity is so rewarding!
Same here ma'am, plz subscribe my channel also
You’re really lucky, and you seem happy. I hope to follow the same path one day.
Amazing!! I am a big fan of your work since forever! I am so happy to see your process! 💕💕
Hi Asma, thank you so much. I’m so happy you like it and I love your work too! You are amazing! 😊
Thank you for sharing your encouraging story! Wish you success!
I hope things are going good with you as you're running a small business. Here in Canada, many small business owners, especially those who are in the hospitality industry, have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Even I had to be laid off. Love your illustrations. I can imagine how you must be proud of having designed them.
I will be a freelance designer in the future, aside from my full-time job. So, thank you for being inspirational.
Amazing! Heartfelt thanks for sharing this. I trained & worked in visual communication, now after raising my family I'm trying to restart in illustration, so this is so helpful. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much Rachel, all the very best with your journey 🤗
Yess Asia!! Congrats on your first video! Can't wait for all there is to come! :D
Thank you Lisa! You are so nice, I’m really thankful for the good energy ⚡️😊 I cannot wait to post the next one 😀
Thank you, Asia! This is very inspiring. Have a great day.
Just what I needed to hear! Thanks!!
So great to hear Maria :)
Funny how many interior designers turn into illustrators. i am at the same stage and never thought i could earn money with my drawings. But slowly my illsutration buisness is starting to pick up and i am so thankful for that. In all honesty, the architecture and interior architecture is really hard. Working 12 hours a day and being treated like shit was normal. That's why i decided to take a step back from interior design. Instead i found art.I don't regret going full freelance. I can totally understand everything you are saying, because it is not easy being a freelancer. Especially during these covid times. Thank you for this inspirational video! I needed this today.
So happy you find this inspirational and that illustration is going out great :) hopefully, more stories like ours will inspire others to take that step 🤗
you are an amazing person , im so happy that i have found you , im in the same situation but i already started my biz but still struggling
The words used are very sincere. I feel the honesty. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
Hey thanks for this! I’m so hopeful about my journey as an illustrator! This made me realize that I’m actually not at such a bad place ❤❤❤I’m so excited to create more good work
Congratulations Asia! This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing some of your experience, it's really helpful.
Hi Karla, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like it, super motivating to keep doing more and more videos :)
Thank you Asia! You’re video is very motivating ♥️
Love you..you keep doing give to yourself and didn’t give up what you believe and you come out to shareing your success........
Thank you so much for this video. Your art, your motivation, your uplifting words. I thank you.
gonna listen now thanks for posting !
Thanks for sharing your experiences and motivation!
I checked out your artworks, they are beautiful! I majored in 3D animation in school and graduated last year. After almost a full year in a 2D/3D generalist job, I reconsidered pursuing 3D animation and instead, I'm interested to pursue 2D illustration as it was basically my first love, it was my hobby all along and I would love to be able to support myself by doing works that I enjoy! I honestly feel lost and scared I may not make it, so now I've been looking around online for advice and stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience! You are inspiring! :)
Hi 👋 thank you so so much! Such a lovely comment :) means a lot to me that my message it resonated so well 😊 I’m sure that you will be able to make it work! Will take time and effort but totally worth it 👍🏼
I am 25 and pursuing a communication tech degree right now but i decided to pursue arts after my degree so i am practicing alot and making sure im getting my art and technical skills down your video is really inspiring and your parcour is one of a kind much love 💕
Thank you for the encouragement
thank you so much Asia. I am an Italian independent artist and it is very difficult to keep staying persistent, your video is very encouraging.
thanks for this video and i wish you all the best for your projects and dreams!
Hi, Asia thanks for sharing your experience. 😊
So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! So happy to finally see you and soooooo looking forward to your next videos! I´m sure they are going to be awesome!
Thank you Danii I really appreciate your support so so much! Means a lot to me, thanks for always being there 😊
This video was so so helpful and you made me feel so calm and open to my future instead of stressed! Thank you! Loved the video and your presence
So glad that it helped Lauren! :)
This is so beautiful makes me cry
Thank you so much~ this video helps me a lot! I am now at the beginning of being an illustrator.
Thank you for watching 🤗 I’m supper happy that it helped! Motivates me to do more videos like this 😊
Thank you very much for your words 😌 needed those exactly 🥰
I love your work and now your videos too!! Congrats Asia!! and thank you for your advises 🙏❤️✨
Thank you so much Dora, I appreciate your words so much! It’s really motivating and it makes me really happy you like it! 😊♥️
🤯 this is inspirational. I’m glad I came across your video. It’s short and sweet answer.
Thank you for sharing your story. I loved you saying that it’s not about the likes on instagram, but how you value your work.🙌
Thank you so much Evelien 😊 I think that it’s becoming more and more relevant with the use of Social Media
Won’t lie this is the toughest journey I’ve been on! That’s how I know I’m on the right path! Great quote!
Thank you! Your video was very inspiring.
Thank you! You are amazing!!!!
Thank you so much Natalia :)
Thanks for sharing your story Asia.
Thank you! You gave me good ideas! I'll be back in a year and tell you how it went!
All good tips. About to give that step in my career and your advices really help to calm down with all the anxiety that comes with it. Really enjoy your illustrations btw :)
Thank you for making these videos, feeling very discouraged these days and it’s exactly what I needed to hear
Don’t feel discouraged 🤗
Thank you for the inspiration I received watching this and for sharing very handy information🌸
I'm going to bingewatch your illustratorplaylist now. This is so inspiring!!! I also decided to go from communicationdesign to Illustration and i'm preparing to go freelance next year. Thank you so much for your videos! Stay safe ^^.
That’s great Katharina :) so happy that it helps .. and all the very very best ⚡️🤗and thank you a lot for your nice words, means a lot 🌿
I really like your style of illustration!
Thank you for sharing this! I am a portrait artist (but also a stay at home mom/homeschooler) and I have long been interested in illustrating children's dance books as well as in fashion in some aspect. I am always searching for ideas and helpful hints about illustration. I was encouraged by what you said- don't be concerned with Instagram likes if you know your work is good! I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you!
Hi Kristin thank you so much for your nice words :) I totally agree with that, and keeping Art separated from what insta does :)
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful conclusion and very encouraging and inspiring for an illustrator who is starting out! Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that Alina :) really happy 😊
thank you!!! that was the thing i needed ...
Great to hear that 🙏🏼
Best intro ever! Wonderful 🙌❤️
I'm glad you made it!
Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for the advices. Im starting in this path 🤩
Thank you for sharing your story! And very valuable information. Love your art. You're inspiring.
Thank you so much Gabriela! Means a lot to me :) I’m really happy that you liked it
Hi asia! I am SO glad that you made your UA-cam channel! I have been following you on Instagram for over a year and I am always in awe of all your work. I love this video because I feel like I'm getting to know the artist behind some of the most beautiful, whimsical, inspiring illustrations I've ever seen. I hope to see some tutorials soon!! Thank you for your videos! Take care
Thank you so much for the most incredible comment I could receive!!!☺️💛I’m so happy you like my work, it means so much and it’s such a motivation to go on! There are many more videos to come, tutorials, chats, vlogs and I hope you’ll love them too! You made my day!💛
I am not in the situation of quitting my job per say but I loved this video for many different reasons. It has inspired me to not give up on the dream of one day being an entrepreneur. Much love and thanks xoxo
All the very best :) glad it helped!
Beautiful work, I love your vibrant and bold style. Also a lot of inspiration and advice for someone who is starting out. Thank you. You’ve gained a follower here. As a graphic artist, I love your attention to packaging and the style of your videos too.
I’ve also graduated in Fine Art, and love watercolour and gouache.
I’m just bought an iPad Pro and waiting for it to arrive. I can’t wait to experiment on that.
Hi :) thank you so so much for such lovely words! means a lot to me :) I appreciate the fact that those details are noticed ☺ Thanks a lot! and all the best when the iPad arrives, I hope is soon!!! 🌿🌟
Love your vibe.
yes, it is inspiring. thank you again
so beautiful..thank u
You are beautiful, and so is your art. This video was clean, straight to the point and easy to follow. Thank you
Thank you! These are really helpful 🙏🏼
Aw that was so heartfelt 🥰 feeling motivated and happy to keep going
Thank you so much, so happy to hear that 😊
Wow. Thanks for this
really inspiring ...thanks for sharing 👏
Very sensible advice! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this!! Just what I needed to hear.....
I’m super happy that it helped 😊
I’m so glad to have found your channel! I aspire to be like you! Finally I found an artist whose work is mostly based on Procreate / IPad!
Thank you so much :) so glad that it helps 🤗
Love this video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks Hannah for watching 🤗
Loved this video, gave me a lot of inspiration as an artist too!
Wow! I L❤️ve your story. Your illustrations are beautiful!
As I transition to new creative career, your advise really inspired me.
Thank you so much Amy :) glad you find it useful
Thanks for sharing ur experince . It inspires and motivates people like me who is about to take her first step on this road.
thank you Very much for your great advice and for share your passion thank you
Where was the video my whole life youtube???????? I mean this video is all of the things I want to be in my life. Thank you soooooooooooooooo much Asia Orlando now I can show this video as an example to my family so that even I can be like you! You may don't know but this video has helped me veryyyyyyyyy much. Literally like I always want to live in Amsterdam and want to be an illustrator and even an interior designer and wanted my own clay jewelry small business. So once again thank you!
Hi Asia! You and your dog are sooo adorable! Thank you for the tips!
Thank you so much Maisha 😊 really appreciate it :)
I just love your videos and your style of artwork.
Angela thank you so so much for your nice words! Means a lot 🤗
Wish you all the best. You are a good person. Thank you.
Thanks 🙏🏼
really helpful vid! thank you so much
Facing this lonely issue while working alone! Your video gives hope :D
Thank you very much for recording this video it was very inspiring, we are starting with my wife, art business (From Purple Cloud Art Shop) every good motivation is like a treasure.
What a great and motivational video! I am a beginning small time UA-cam artist. I find it hard to push past the self doubt and I find that because of that I lose out on what “could be”. Your video helped put some things out there that I hadn’t really considered. Thanks for the video! P.S. Your art is beautiful and now I’m subbed!
Hi 👋 how are you! Thank you so much, I’m glad that it helped somehow! I would say it’s totally normal, just focus to the long term believe in yourself 😊🤗 all the very very best and thanks again for such lovely words :)
01/03/2023: * came across with this video. You inspired me, Asia ☺ - this shall be my go-to space when I need motivation.
So happy to have found your channel!!
Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate that!
Thank you for your video! Don't let get Instagram engagement or any other platforms stop you from creating if you know your work is good.. You shared a lot of golden nuggets. Stay safe and love from Malaysia :)
Super inspiring thank you
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, this video was very helpful. I like your work!
Thank you so much Victoria :) glad that helped
This is awesome! Thanks for the video xx
Thank you so much to you Natalie for watching 😊 super happy you liked it ;)
Can't wait for your next video!! :)
Thank you so much Lore! I’m really happy you liked it, means a lot! I cannot wait to make more :)
Thank you.. it's so inspiring.. always be healthy and happy.. 🌻🌻🌻