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“If you want your life to change and evolve a bit, sometimes you have to take a step into the unknown and see what happens. Because, if you don’t do anything, for sure you won’t have anything.” ~ Ladislas Chachignot.
Travel and living creatively often go hand in hand, with many artists all over the world moving to different countries to get inspiration and further their careers.
But what if you’re too scared to make that first step? And what actually happens when you take the plunge, move to a city in a different country and start trying to carve out a creative career for yourself?
In this week’s podcast, we speak to someone who’s done exactly that - freelance artist and Pencil Kings Community member, Ladislas Chachignot.
After a long career as a graphic designer in his native France, he decided to up sticks and move to Barcelona recently in a bid to meet more creative people, expand his horizons, and develop his career as an illustrator.
But how did he summon up the courage to take this huge first step…
And how is he managing to support himself and find new clients in this new environment?
You’ll find out in this honest, revealing and helpful interview about travel and living creatively...
Highlights From This Podcast:
Why Ladislas spent time developing his skills as an artist before becoming a freelance illustrator How to use portfolio and social networking sites to attract more clients Why personal projects can be a great way to showcase your style How to get over the fear of making a big change in your life How to reach out to clients and keep going...even when you get rejected Why taking a risk can sometimes be the right thing to do Why travel and living creatively go hand in hand for many artistsPK 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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