Every few weeks I post a bunch of links related to drawing, freelancing, self-employment and personal motivation. I collect these from all over the web and hope that you find them as helpful and inspirational as I did.
- Imagining Your Future Projects is Holding You Back by Jessica Abel - "Idea debt" and the problem with too much thinking, not enough doing.
- Writing Begins With Forgiveness by Daniel Jose Older - although aimed at writers, this article can easily apply to any creative who feels guilty about not practicing every day.
- Art Prompt Generator - Don't know what to draw today? Let ArtPrompts spit out an idea for you!
- Aspiring Illustrator Checklist by Kiri Ostergaard Leonard - Just graduated from art school, and want to get started in illustration? Follow these easy steps outlined by Kiri.
- Embracing Failure and Moving On by Sam Guay - Sam opens up about the tough process of starting over an illustration.
- Typography 101 for Illustrators by Lauren Panepinto - a brief primer so you can avoid the type mistakes that drive art directors crazy!
Hi Miss McMorris,
ReplyDeleteAll of your writing and illustrations are so inspiring and encouraging, I'm so glad I discovered your blog! The "Writing Begins with Forgiveness" article was JUST what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for sharing!