LIFE AS A FREELANCER : TWO YEARS IN
March 11, 2020
Not just a year older, but another year wiser/cuter LOL
There’s something about freelancing that makes the year go by so much slower. I feel like I’ve compacted such an immense amount of work into what seems to be a very short period of time.
I’m trying to think of how I can summarize 2019 but it’s hard to even remember where I left off… this is what I do remember:
I opened a new online shop and replaced all cardstock prints with all giclee prints (harder than I thought it would be)
Moved out of my parent’s place in the suburbs and into the city with my partner, Roosh, only to realize the city is NOT for us
Had the opportunity to work with some amazing clients including Apple, Armani Exchange, Biossance, National Geographic, Adobe, Procreate, Demetres, and Alduk
Finally picked up oil painting
Financially, I’m doing better (which is a good sign)
Made some new friends (I still rarely go out though :p)
Got closer to my family even though we’re physically further apart
Traveled to Hawaii and got to check swimming with sea turtles and dolphins (all in the wild) off my bucket list
Got to see my partner do amazing things, ie: selling his artbook and continuing his comic
Bonded with Shibo even more… if that’s even possible
I’ve been more productive than ever
All in all, I’m very content with how things turned out in 2019. Each year I’m afraid that I’ve already reached my peak and things probably won’t get better but God seems to be looking out for me and has blessed with me with opportunities I could have never imaged of acquiring.
I like to publish these short articles in hopes of inspiring others to follow their passion. It doesn’t matter what field you’re in, or what interests you have, you can be doing what you love and be able to support yourself too, I BELIEVE IN YOU.
I’m able to fully support myself now by doing commissions and selling my prints online. I’m happy because I’m truly doing what I love, and I have the freedom to grow and explore on my terms (that’s priceless!). Best of all, I get to stay in my PJs ALLLLL day (yes it’s as good as it sounds). This job gives me a lot of fulfillment and I want everyone to feel the same satisfaction in their field of work too. However, getting to this point has not been easy, there were many obstacles I had to overcome but it’s taught me so much in terms of work ethic, client communication and also growing as an artist.
Lastly, my only goal in 2020 is to work even harder so that I can hopefully purchase a home out of the city and I’m also thinking of releasing some sort of artbook? I don’t know… we’ll see ;)
I hope you have a wonderful 2020, don’t take life too seriously and laugh lots okay bye xoxo
