3 things to know before becoming a digital artist

 

3 things I wish I knew before becoming a digital artist

1. You'll never stop learning and it's a BIG time commitment

Even if you master Cinema 4D/Redshift, there's always something new to catch up on. I constantly feel like I'm in a never-ending game of "learn the latest tutorial." While you'll want to dive into creating, sometimes you have to sit back and absorb new info before you can put the pen to paper (digitally speaking, of course). [I get super impatient so this one is a constant struggle.]

2. Creative blocks happen often. One day you're on top of the world, ideas flowing like a river, and the next you feel like a piece of sh** stuck in a creative rut. It's totally normal. I once posted about this and had so many artists chime in, reassuring me they felt the same. When you hit a creative block, remember it's temporary. The more you stress about it, the worse it gets.


3. Have faith that you didn't lose your mojo all of a sudden. You need to promote, promote, promote and network, network, network. If your art sells itself, major kudos! But for most of us, it's a constant hustle to promote and sell our work. It’s a business at the end of the day, and this part can be a drag because all you want to do is create. I get it. Unfortunately, it’s a balance between making new stuff and running your biz.

Stay balanced and don't forget to take your daily JANEdoe(se).