Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today’s Best Artists
Arts:Visual Arts
Show Notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/
“Illustration was something I knew I always wanted to do - it was just finding a way to do it full-time. And, as soon as I started drawing what I wanted to draw and what I was interested in, that’s when it started to change.” ~ Collette J Ellis.
Dragons, myths and illustration are just some of the things that inspire today’s guest, Collette J Ellis.
And, in this inspiring interview, you’ll hear how she turned her passion for making art inspired by legends from her native Wales into a full-time career as a freelance illustrator.
You’ll hear how art gradually became a bigger and bigger part of her life, how she developed her own unique style, and how a series of successful Kickstarter campaigns inspired her to leave her part-time job and carve out a new creative career.
So, if you’ve got a passion for drawing something (but you’re wondering how to take the next steps as an artist), you’ll find plenty of great advice in this interview to help you move forwards.
Key Takeaways From This Interview:
Why your best art comes from drawing and painting the things you’re truly passionate about. How to make the art you really want to make - not the art you think others would like to see How to launch a successful Kickstarter or Patreon campaign How to say no to low-paid art commissions and working for free Why exploring ideas in your sketchbook is so important How to approach organizations for funding opportunities Why your local audience can often be your best one Why dragons, myths and illustration are loved by audiences all over the world How to approach galleries and publishers Why pursuing your passion can take you to all kinds of new and exciting places!PK 243: Launching A Board Game on Kickstarter
PK 242: Reinventing Yourself as an Artist
PK 241: How to Become a Character Designer
PK 240: Publishing Your Animated Short
PK 239: Mentorship and Education for Creative Careers
PK 238: Testing Creative Career Ideas
PK 237: Making Your Art Career Path Real
PK 236: The 12 Month Art Career Goal
PK 235: 4 Phases of a Creative Career
PK 234: 2020: The Year of Time
PK 233: Redefine Your Creative Career
PK 232: Sell Your Art With Social Media
PK 231: Understanding Personal Branding
PK 230: How to Make a Board Game
PK 229: The Joy of Art Education
PK 228: Evolution of Art and Self
PK 227: Exploring the Storyboard Artist Career Path
PK 226: Asking for Help to Free Your Time
PK 225: Artist Mindset Shifts
PK 224: Creative Mindset Upgrade
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