Comments on: So, You Want to Draw for a Living – INTRO http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/ Illustration Tutorials and Tips for the Traditional and Digital Artist - Monster Cutie Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:55:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: David http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-22 David Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:02:05 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/#comment-22 Wow, just Wow, I love this; its awesome that someone finally puts things in perspective for me when it comes to what i wanna do, I mean people sometimes just beat around the bush or get you the "be yourself" advice, after a horrible experience with my now "former" art skool( if you can call AIW that)its refreshing to find someone that tells it like it is, thanks a whole lot Jamie and keep them coming, this is officially by second favorite of your alternate blogs and I will make sure to keep reading. Wow, just Wow, I love this; its awesome that someone finally puts things in perspective for me when it comes to what i wanna do, I mean people sometimes just beat around the bush or get you the “be yourself” advice, after a horrible experience with my now “former” art skool( if you can call AIW that)its refreshing to find someone that tells it like it is, thanks a whole lot Jamie and keep them coming, this is officially by second favorite of your alternate blogs and I will make sure to keep reading.

]]> By: Facebook User http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Facebook User Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:18:32 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/#comment-21 @Paoken, thanks for the edit! I do my best to reread everything I write, but sometimes little things slip by. Fixed. @deepfreeze, oh yes, moneys up front is an excellent practice. I usually try to negotiate some portion up front, half is usually nice. I've gotten dumped quite a few times, so yeah man, money up front! @Paoken, thanks for the edit! I do my best to reread everything I write, but sometimes little things slip by. Fixed.

@deepfreeze, oh yes, moneys up front is an excellent practice. I usually try to negotiate some portion up front, half is usually nice. I’ve gotten dumped quite a few times, so yeah man, money up front!

]]> By: deepfreeze http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-20 deepfreeze Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:54:03 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/#comment-20 I believe in asking for cash up front (at least half). Nothing stings like having a client dump you without any money after you've busted your ass redrawing their every whim for three weeks. I'm not an illustrator myself, but I'm a sculptor and I hang with sculptors, and I've had a friend make the mistake of not asking for some up-front compensation on an elaborate metals commission costing hundreds of dollars in materials - her client wasn't satisfied and dropped her like she was hot, not even a chance for reparation. This is actually a valuable lesson for anyone who does commission work, be you an artist, a building contractor, a writer... I believe in asking for cash up front (at least half). Nothing stings like having a client dump you without any money after you’ve busted your ass redrawing their every whim for three weeks. I’m not an illustrator myself, but I’m a sculptor and I hang with sculptors, and I’ve had a friend make the mistake of not asking for some up-front compensation on an elaborate metals commission costing hundreds of dollars in materials – her client wasn’t satisfied and dropped her like she was hot, not even a chance for reparation. This is actually a valuable lesson for anyone who does commission work, be you an artist, a building contractor, a writer…

]]> By: Paoken http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Paoken Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:13:10 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/#comment-19 Normally I avoid this kind of stuff, since lord knows I'm not perfect...but: <i>"Sure, you can choose to do both, part-time day job and freelance. But you can’t serve to masters. Eventually, you must choose."</i> I think you mean 'Two' masters, right? Like I said, I'm not a stickler for spelling, but since you're trying to do a professional blog-a-ma-jig I'm just throwing it out there. PS. Good notes, I like reading what you have to say. -Peace Normally I avoid this kind of stuff, since lord knows I’m not perfect…but:
“Sure, you can choose to do both, part-time day job and freelance. But you can’t serve to masters. Eventually, you must choose.”

I think you mean ‘Two’ masters, right?

Like I said, I’m not a stickler for spelling, but since you’re trying to do a professional blog-a-ma-jig I’m just throwing it out there.

PS. Good notes, I like reading what you have to say.

-Peace

]]> By: Angry Zen Master http://monstercutie.com/blog/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Angry Zen Master Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:48:54 +0000 http://monstercutie.com/2008/07/28/so-you-want-to-draw-for-a-living-intro/#comment-18 [...] starting a series of career advice focused articles on Monster Cutie. I just posted the first one which serves as an introduction with general ideas for the hopeful illustrator. I plan on expanding [...] [...] starting a series of career advice focused articles on Monster Cutie. I just posted the first one which serves as an introduction with general ideas for the hopeful illustrator. I plan on expanding [...]

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