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I see freelance as exactly what I want from a career in illustration. To be in charge of when I work, being able to work from home, having freedom to an extent, definitely seems like the dream. Having parents that are self-employed has led me to understand that it isn’t all perfect and you really do have to be self driven to get the work done, sometimes you have to work every single day just to get money in, even if you can’t be bothered or are ill. You have organise your money, or get an accountant (at a cost!) to do part or all of it. You are your own boss basically, and to be able to plan my life without being told by someone else what time I have to work or when I can have holidays without little or no choice, is honestly what appeals to me as a freelancer. Obviously being self-employed as an illustrator means a regular income is not guaranteed, unless you are getting enough work to make a living, so there are many who have another job on the side to have a steady amount of money coming in.
YouTube Freelancing Advice
Freelance Illustrator Blogs
Money Advice and Patreon
Frannerd has a bunch of videos where they talk about pricing and how to make money as an illustrator. Also quite a few creatives are using Patreon as an income source, by offering content to people for a set amount of money each month, though it usually benefits those with a larger following, as more people will likely pay for extra content.
Examples of Patreon IllustratorsComments are closed.
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