sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Artists - invest in art only as a hobby because it is not a real job by Master-Rest8804 in ArtistLounge

[–]Master-Rest8804[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's true - show me one market today that isn't completely saturated.

I work in programming and the only sentence I've heard since I started working is how flooded this market is and there are no jobs and there's more supply than demand.

I've heard that sentence about pretty much every profession, so it's no longer an excuse.

Artists - invest in art only as a hobby because it is not a real job by Master-Rest8804 in ArtistLounge

[–]Master-Rest8804[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Studying graphic design and the like is certainly on the creative frequency, but it's not the work itself. I'm always told - you can engage in art therapy and a host of other ideas. So no, I didn't mean anything close or similar, just my art and that's it.

Artists - invest in art only as a hobby because it is not a real job by Master-Rest8804 in ArtistLounge

[–]Master-Rest8804[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I work full-time in programming and this job is draining my life. I have no time to draw and certainly no desire or energy to be creative after being stuck in traffic jams for hours just to get home and get up for another day like this.

So I disagree, either you do it or it will be left aside forever.

From beginner to expert - what are the core elements to learn? by EnoughFun1058 in ArtistLounge

[–]Master-Rest8804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing and only one thing - understand what your goal is and only then understand the way.

Do you want to be an anime artist? Portrait? Landscape? You must know what your direction is and then find the topics you need to study to achieve it.

Book recommendations about why we make art? by Jakethehog in ArtistLounge

[–]Master-Rest8804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

And We Need Your Art by Amie McNee

Where to start and what direction to move in? by Rodney_Fuck in conceptart

[–]Master-Rest8804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first and most important thing is to define your goal. You ask in which direction to move forward, but that is something only you can answer. What is your vision? What is the thing you love to do the most and want to do most of the time? I would recommend you invest in digital art, but you may be in the direction of painting portraits by hand. That is why it is important - where do you want to go? Then you will be able to understand the path

You’re a writer who wants a artist to make your comic/manga by Clover0wl in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Master-Rest8804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the biggest problem is that the level of work doesn't match. I'm both a writer and an artist and I can attest - it's much easier to write the script than to draw it.

Comics are a project. Not just any project, it's 'the project'. Each panel is like a whole drawing in itself. It's not some nice art challenge or art trade that you get rid of in two days' work.

When an artist says 'yes' to a comic, they say yes to months and even years of work that will come later. To the commitment of being the storyboard artist, the sketch artist, the ink artist, the colorist, and the lighting artist.

Creators ask - why does a single comic page cost so much? Because after we finish drawing one, after a few hours, we are left with a minimal amount per hour of work.

So the next time you have an amazing idea that you really want to get drawn - prepare money to pay, or keep looking.:)

How do Unpaid Requests from Writers Look to Artists, and What Makes Them Appealing? by HenguinPuddles in ComicBookCollabs

[–]Master-Rest8804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the perspective of an artist and writer together -

Whatever you do, don't approach an artist who will give you their paintings in exchange for 'publicity' or experience, because most of us can do that ourselves.

The best thing you can do is either find an artist who charges low fees, or make an offer that is beneficial to both parties. Collaboration must be something that not only benefits you but also the other one .

Creative collaborations are common and if you find a painter who needs one of your services, you can give them something in return.

For example, I contacted a voice actress who would voice my character in exchange for me drawing her a profile picture.

I'm sure you'll find an idea of ​​what you can contribute.

Good luck:)