While we’d all love to make a million dollars on every passion projects that pops into our heads, it’s just not the reality we can expect as creatives. So how do we find balance between doing what we love and crafting something that’s marketable? Artist Joe Willey joins the show to share his thoughts on this topic. We also discuss connecting with clients, setting goals, and a big misconception about choosing a practical and safe career path.
Topics Covered:
- Working with Various Mediums
- Drawing as a Kid
- Choosing a Subject
- Balancing Salable and Personal Art
- Setting Goals
- How to Connect to Clients
- Plan A and B are Both Hard
- Developing Your Voice
- Improving Your Work
- Writing and Illustrated Book
- How to Choose Your Next Project
- Creating Things is Hard Work
Links:
Joe’s Website: www.joewilley.net
Instagram: @joewilleycreative
Follow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
More information at www.causeofcraft.com
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