Comments on: Freelancing: 17 Years / 17 Lessons http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/ llustration, Comics, Animation, and Cartoon Art Sun, 13 May 2012 16:20:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: The Crafted Webmaster » Blog Archive » 17 Valuable Lessons http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-194003 The Crafted Webmaster » Blog Archive » 17 Valuable Lessons Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:55:42 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-194003 [...] do any illustration or cartooning, but I like keeping up with different types of artwork. A recent blog post links to the blog of freelance illustrator Megan Jeffery. To celebrate 17 years of being a [...] [...] do any illustration or cartooning, but I like keeping up with different types of artwork. A recent blog post links to the blog of freelance illustrator Megan Jeffery. To celebrate 17 years of being a [...]

]]> By: Richard http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-141193 Richard Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:19:06 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-141193 No: During times of no work don't obsess about your work. Spend time with your friends and family, enjoy life, feed your head, relax. Yes, self-promotion is important but don't lose sight of the fact that illustration's a job like any other and that there is life beyond work. No: During times of no work don’t obsess about your work. Spend time with your friends and family, enjoy life, feed your head, relax. Yes, self-promotion is important but don’t lose sight of the fact that illustration’s a job like any other and that there is life beyond work.

]]> By: Richard http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-695180 Richard Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:19:00 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-695180 No: During times of no work don't obsess about your work. Spend time with your friends and family, enjoy life, feed your head, relax. Yes, self-promotion is important but don't lose sight of the fact that illustration's a job like any other and that there is life beyond work. No: During times of no work don’t obsess about your work. Spend time with your friends and family, enjoy life, feed your head, relax. Yes, self-promotion is important but don’t lose sight of the fact that illustration’s a job like any other and that there is life beyond work.

]]> By: Pig Pen - Web Standards Compliant Web Design Blog » Blog Archive » 17 Tips For The Freelancer http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-139770 Pig Pen - Web Standards Compliant Web Design Blog » Blog Archive » 17 Tips For The Freelancer Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:56:42 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-139770 [...] 17 Tips For The Freelancer from a 17 year veteran. (via Drawn) [...] [...] 17 Tips For The Freelancer from a 17 year veteran. (via Drawn) [...]

]]> By: Ape Lad http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-139468 Ape Lad Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:45:38 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-139468 Yes, deadlines are absolutely key. The best way to get in good with an AD is to be a couple days early as a general rule. In my experience, some of them are genuinely shocked at the notion of receiving art on time, so it's an easy way to establish a good reputation. Yes, deadlines are absolutely key. The best way to get in good with an AD is to be a couple days early as a general rule. In my experience, some of them are genuinely shocked at the notion of receiving art on time, so it’s an easy way to establish a good reputation.

]]> By: Ape Lad http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-695179 Ape Lad Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:45:00 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-695179 Yes, deadlines are absolutely key. The best way to get in good with an AD is to be a couple days early as a general rule. In my experience, some of them are genuinely shocked at the notion of receiving art on time, so it's an easy way to establish a good reputation. Yes, deadlines are absolutely key. The best way to get in good with an AD is to be a couple days early as a general rule. In my experience, some of them are genuinely shocked at the notion of receiving art on time, so it’s an easy way to establish a good reputation.

]]> By: Patricia http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-139243 Patricia Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:17:18 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-139243 I can so relate to this list. And it's so true about sticking to deadlines. Art directors and editors really, really appreciate people who are either on time with their work, or miracle of miracles, early! I am learning that it's best to discuss deadlines at the very beginning, and see if you can negotiate more time, especially if you are working on numerous projects simultaneously. I would also add that one shouldn't be afraid to make suggestions and provide feedback in terms of the art direction you are given. So far in my experiences, my input has been much appreciated, and sometimes my suggestions are implemented into the project. I can so relate to this list.

And it’s so true about sticking to deadlines. Art directors and editors really, really appreciate people who are either on time with their work, or miracle of miracles, early! I am learning that it’s best to discuss deadlines at the very beginning, and see if you can negotiate more time, especially if you are working on numerous projects simultaneously.

I would also add that one shouldn’t be afraid to make suggestions and provide feedback in terms of the art direction you are given. So far in my experiences, my input has been much appreciated, and sometimes my suggestions are implemented into the project.

]]> By: Patricia http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-695178 Patricia Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:17:00 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-695178 I can so relate to this list. And it's so true about sticking to deadlines. Art directors and editors really, really appreciate people who are either on time with their work, or miracle of miracles, early! I am learning that it's best to discuss deadlines at the very beginning, and see if you can negotiate more time, especially if you are working on numerous projects simultaneously. I would also add that one shouldn't be afraid to make suggestions and provide feedback in terms of the art direction you are given. So far in my experiences, my input has been much appreciated, and sometimes my suggestions are implemented into the project. I can so relate to this list.

And it’s so true about sticking to deadlines. Art directors and editors really, really appreciate people who are either on time with their work, or miracle of miracles, early! I am learning that it’s best to discuss deadlines at the very beginning, and see if you can negotiate more time, especially if you are working on numerous projects simultaneously.

I would also add that one shouldn’t be afraid to make suggestions and provide feedback in terms of the art direction you are given. So far in my experiences, my input has been much appreciated, and sometimes my suggestions are implemented into the project.

]]> By: Jed Alexander http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-138995 Jed Alexander Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:38:22 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-138995 I think the best one on here was the "call up past client for gentle reminder" advise. I'd never have thought to be that bold, but it makes sense, as long as you're friendly and polite and don't take up too much of their time. I think the best one on here was the “call up past client for gentle reminder” advise. I’d never have thought to be that bold, but it makes sense, as long as you’re friendly and polite and don’t take up too much of their time.

]]> By: Jed Alexander http://drawn.ca/archive/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-695177 Jed Alexander Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:38:00 +0000 http://drawn.ca/2006/09/19/17-years-of-freelancing-wisdom/#comment-695177 I think the best one on here was the "call up past client for gentle reminder" advise. I'd never have thought to be that bold, but it makes sense, as long as you're friendly and polite and don't take up too much of their time. I think the best one on here was the “call up past client for gentle reminder” advise. I’d never have thought to be that bold, but it makes sense, as long as you’re friendly and polite and don’t take up too much of their time.

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