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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 223: The Business of Fine Art
PK 222: How to Launch on Kickstarter
PK 221: 100 Day Artist Challenge
PK 220: Artist Business Money
PK 219: Artist Productivity
PK 218: Creative Authenticity & Composition
PK 217: From Illustrator to Fine Artist
PK 216: Defining Your Art Career Path
PK 215: The 4 Life Stages When People Get Serious About Their Art
PK 214: The Critical "Switch" To Go from Dabbler to Pro
PK 213: Insights From a Rich Life as an Artist
PK 212: Building Meaningful Relationships For Artists
PK 211: Pinterest Promotion for Artists
PK 210: Finding Joy Through Art
PK 209: Three Years Growing on Instagram & What I Learned
PK 208: Growing As An Artist By Living Abroad
PK 207: Up Your Game as a Creative Parent
PK 206: Why You Should Make Art Every day
PK 205: Exploring Creative Side Hustles with Scotty Russell, Perspective Collective
PK 204: Strategies for Starting an Art Career with Allan McKay
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