#art job advice

[art-tnt]

Sharing this because it is relevant to ANY industry, but I feel there are a lot of art kids out there who are also listening to that voice in our heads that we need to ignore. Do the thing. Apply for the job. Even if your work isn’t up to someone’s standards. If you keep applying and improving over time, someone is gonna notice. Someone is gonna remember and that becomes a separate portfolio/resume all its own.

[laikabu]

coloring this with a phone on a moving van was hell but i had a vision. whatever. don’t look at me

[ningadudexx]

I love these ominous snake people

[bunnieswithknives]

I feel bad for neglecting Hazel so much, I do have many thoughts about her.. and also a mermaid au that im probably not going to do anything with

[cod-dump]

If they were in a university setting, what do you think the characters would be studying?

Soap definitely being a chemistry major, maybe also having a particular interest in astronomy. Physically a meathead but in mind and soul he's a nerd. Has glow in the dark plastic stars and planets on his walls and ceilings along with pictures of galaxies. Cried when the first picture of a black hole was taken. "SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL."

Price is a history major, specializes in wars and military. Was the kid that knew all the "fun facts" about WWI and WWII. He enjoys the unknown details of them. "Did you know in-" is the sign you should leave the room. Has too many history books in his room, and yes he's read them all and then some.

Gaz being a psychology major. Obsessed with thrillers and suspense films, analyzes people in real life (but only in private with his friends). He's interested in having a career in law enforcement and criminal psychology. Is very good at reading people when he isn't trying. Unofficial therapist in his friend group.

Ghost is a literature major. Good with his words (when he wants to be) and is considered a brilliant mind when he tries. Spends his spare time working out and in the library. Claims to not have a favorite author but does have a favorite genre: Romantic Dramas. He isn't shameful about it, he's openly proud of being a romantic at heart. Never mind his favorite story elements being murder and kidnapping.

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Hello! I was wondering if you’d be willing to take commissions someday 👀. No pressure tho! I just love your art so much

The short answer: "not at the moment, but it is very possible in the future'!

The slightly longer answer: I would have to figure out a good pricing and payment system! PD-MDZS is also where most of my free time goes, so until my life settles down a bit, I would be on the slow side to complete them.

[ilovedthestars]

i understand and appreciate the sentiment behind them but god, as someone in the process of getting an art degree and intending to pursue a career in art, those "don't get a job doing what you love because you'll start to hate it" posts are depressing

[averlym]

BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH ENTHU ANOOOOOON 🕺🕺💃💃

okay okay okay imagine this situation:

the queens are on a road trip and they have one of those vans where you can sit in the trunk with the extra chairs (course of course Jane/Lina would get them that) and at one point Anne falls asleep in the car and Cathy is just left there screaming crying dying internally and just is an absolute tomato (bonus points if Cathy is shorter since that would be funny)

PARRLYN PARRLYN PARRLYN-

zzz ///

[pale-opal]

Something that's been on my mind for a while is that a lot of artists have been struggling to find programs that work with their budgets. Adobe's prices are... infamous, to say the least, and there seems to be a sharp learning curve for the more affordable options. And if you're like me, you might not feel comfortable with pirating to get an art program that is out of your price range. So here's a list of free art/editing tools. Any options without links are either mobile apps or can only be downloaded on Macs: Options without ads or watermarks:

FireAlpaca (notes: while this is an art program at heart, it can also be used as basic photo editing software once you get the hang of it. There is also a blog dedicated to tutorials on how to use FA in case you get stuck)

Medibang (note: the aforementioned FireAlpaca blog has some information on this software as well)

Krita (note: also available as an app for android and Google devices)

Storyboarder (notes: not to be confused with "Storyboarder.AI". While this program does require your email address before downloading, it is safe to use as far as I know (but please use caution regardless))

Pixilart (notes: link leads to browser version, also available as a mobile app)

Audacity (notes: apparently, the company behind this software, Muse Group, have also created a separate, subscription-based AI-voice program. I am unsure if it uses AI in a way that is generally considered to be ethical, like SynthV does, or if it follows the trends typically expected of those kinds of applications. The reason that I include this information is that I want to give everyone the ability to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to use anything from Muse Group, as I know many users on this site are anti-AI. However, I also know that some of those users wouldn't mind using Audacity since downloading it wouldn't be giving Muse Group monetary support - hence why the program is staying on the list.)

Clipchamp (notes: there are also paid tiers for this program. It is also available in-browser and as an iOS app. Furthermore, please be aware that there are some optional features that use AI)

iMovie (note: also available as a mobile app on iOS devices)

DramaQueen (notes: this is a software used to write scripts for plays, movies, etc. While it does require you to fill out some information before downloading, as far as I am aware, it is safe to use (but as always, use your own discretion))

Options that do have ads, watermarks, or microtransactions

ibisPaint X

Sketchbook (notes: formerly known as "Autodesk Sketchbook". PC and Mac versions do exist, but you have to pay to download them)

Medibang Paint

Capcut (note: has optional AI tools).

Be sure to check what system requirements are necessary for each program, and be aware of their limitations before downloading (for example, many users report Clipchamp has a tendency to crash, while others seem to be able to use it fine). Also, please feel free to add on to this. I know I haven't even scratched the surface here, as I tried to stick to software that I've either heard of extensively or have used personally.

[luck-of-the-drawings]

when i was in highschool one o my biggest coping mechanisms was drawing all the kids i hated getting killed and eaten and killed. and well. time is a slowly ascending spiral. you will find patterns.(i work as a blackjack dealer. gamblers are FASCINATING

[lacewise]

I should say something clearly: the more ridiculous and less realistic violence is, the less likely it counts as a threat. So saying something completely ridiculous, absurd, and partially impossible (think: cartoonish) DOES NOT count as a threat. And threatening to report that to authorities is… somewhere between “unacceptable” and outright “the police will get mad at you instead” because it’s a free speech issue.

Now, business majors learn this first year because so many of us end up in tech or social media marketing.

So a certain CEO pretending not to know and making a special exception because his feelings got hurt, then threatening to contact the FBI, especially implying that further publicity will cause the report (when the platform he is in charge of does not remove or report domestic terrorist threats to the FBI) is… threading EXTREMELY dangerous territory for his career and business.

Free student professional consulting advice: I would strongly advise him to stop, shut up, delete everything, restore the account, and pretend like this never happened if he wants another job after this and doesn’t want to become a laughingstock on multiple other social media platforms while ruining his company’s brand.

Otherwise, I would keep doing what he’s doing but maybe take fewer trips on private jets. He’ll need to start pinching pennies soon.

Elon Musk can do it because he has already squirreled away more billions of dollars than you can even count. Anyone else’s reputation would be toast forever. And their monetization channels would instantly dry up. Forever.

[red-dyed-sarumane]

i need people to start paying me for every time they tell me "oh but ur arts so good ur wasting ur talent u need to do it professionally" wrong i need to do art to draw beautiful characters that not a single other person cares about while feeding every ounce of love i have into my work or to convey thoughts & feelings beyond words and to even think of doing otherwise is to deny my own nature "oh but u can do what u want and then sell it" why is everything about money to you why cant u just enjoy things at what point in ur life did u forget how to have fun

[bitter-sweetener]

REQUEST FOR REQUESTS

I'm officially the unemployed friend!! I'm still figuring out my next steps, but I'm excited to have a bit more time for myself. Send me some drawing ideas, youtube video ideas, writing ideas, or some positive vibes, please???

I do painting, drawing, and sculpture (also dabbling in digital art). I just need some ideas to start getting the creative juices flowing.

Ugh i also am very good at admin work if anyone is looking for a virtual assistant lol??

[hajihiko]

sorry if this has been asked before, where did you learn to draw, and do you draw professionally or just for fun? ive hit that stage where i think my art would improve a lot if i had a mentor to give me feedback and im looking for some good resources.

I didnt go anywhere to learn or anything, just kept it up and practiced by myself, and I only draw for fun except when I occasionally open commissions or assist in merch-making for zines.

[foxsnails]

i keep thinking my busy period is over then i get hit 2 days later with 19363 more things to do and now im fantisizing about burying myself in the sand on a beach in majorca

[filmcourage]

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