I have to admit, I didn't really think I'd be totally immune to having my art stolen but it's one of those things you feel happen "to other people". Well, the unfortunate thing is that we're all "someone else" to someone else.
Read MoreI had my previous logosince 2013. I'll be the first person to admit I'm not branding expert so as I look at it now, I really can see how little it represented me as a brand.
Read MoreAs a creative entrepreneur and a mother of two, my days are in no way monotonous. In fact, each day can be totally unique depending on what I want to do or put on my schedule. Total freedom sounds great doesn't it? Well, in many ways it is a blessing to have the creative freedom to choose what I want to tackle on a daily basis, but it can also make your life miserable if you aren't artful in keeping yourself on track.
Read MoreWhen you are interacting online it's important to remember people put their work out there for critique and not for criticism (well, most people). Here is a short list of what to think about when critiquing someone's work or when you want to put your work out there for review:
Read MoreAlthough I consider myself a full-time freelance illustrator and designer, I feel it’s important to always look for new opportunities to create income. The bulk of my income does come from larger illustration and design jobs but I also use passive income streams to give me a little boost!
Read MoreMy first foray into freelancing over a decade ago was an experience that left me considering other job options. I was fresh out of college with little in my portfolio and even less confidence. I ended up going back to school and landing a design job with a government agency for over 5 years before I decided to try my hand at freelancing again. Suffice to say, my failure at my first attempt was mainly my fault. My “greenness” and not really knowing how the business operated resulted in my expectations being really high. Essentially my outcome was so low I was totally turned off.
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