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 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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