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Common challenges you WILL face as a freelance artist navigating self-employed life - with insight from 6 creative professionals:
I’m a huge believer in sharing experiences and bits of knowledge as means to help develop skills and prepare for both joyful and difficult situations one is bound to encounter while embarking on a creative career. And one thing needs to be said: there will be challenges. It’s a guarantee, but it’s also ok. So let’s talk about some common obstacles freelance artists face in their work in 2025.
Artist Tools of the Trade - A (very subjective) guide to illustration gear Pigeon can’t live without!
Since becoming a full time illustrator in 2023, a lot has changed in my work routine and studio space setup. Ultimately every creative person is different and you work out your perfect setup through experience…but maybe this blog post can save you some of the “error” part of the trial and error? Or it can just be a fun way to have a peek into my studio!
Artists, here’s how to organise your workload in a handy freelance calendar
Planning work in advance and scheduling things has become one of my best tools. It might sound obvious, but honestly, don’t underestimate its power. I found that having a separate way to have my freelance schedule in one place is incredibly helpful. It makes work more sustainable and helps to see all your projects as a part of a bigger picture. Find my free downloadable freelance calendar below!
Pygmalion | How I turned my old short story into a published comic
So I found the file again last year. The text was moody, short, not very well written. Back then I named the hooded creatures “pygmalions” to reference the Greek myth of a sculptor who fell in love with his creation, which then came to life. I liked the sinister twist of Pygmalion forming the female shape to his own fantasy. Reading it over, the setting struck my imagination again. Could it make an interesting short horror comic?
FAQ | Common questions I get asked by clients as a freelance illustrator
If you’re wondering what working with a freelance illustrator looks like - or perhaps you’re an aspiring artist ready to go freelance - have a look at the list of questions and topics clients often ask me. In this post: communication with clients / commissioner contracts / my creative process / commissioning a custom illustration and more!