Jack's Concept Art

Jack B · 27 May 2016, 22:52

I am really struggling to build an audience. I really want to be able to do more freelance projects for clients so I am trying to promote myself on the internet and social media but it is so so difficult. I don't want to sound arrogant but I think I have the skill and consistency but nobody seems to be taking notice. Any tips? (here is a little sketch I did for fun)

Chip Valecek · 28 May 2016, 03:15

@Jack-B My tip and this is what I keep telling my kids, if you are passionate about something just keep trying. No matter how many times you fail, get back up and do it again. Eventually it will come. My path till now being 38 is I focused on college, found a career that would make money and was secure. While in college I got some contract work with a company doing web design, I worked hard and 16 years later I am still there and very comfortable. I about 12 years free lance work in the evenings building websites for extra cash and always continued to draw for fun. Now its time for some change so I am pushing myself into illustration more. I will do the same as I did with web design, take my time and things will fall into place. I will fall and get back up. I set goals for myself and work toward them. Bottom line, you are young take your time and put in the work.