“Gauge what you’re doing against what you’re being paid,” advises Danner. Juggling incoming work and finances are key aspects that potential freelancers need to keep in mind. “I’ve had steady freelance work ever since then.” Balancing act Being laid off was actually very good for me because Rio had two years’ worth of work for me to do,” says the illustrator and concept artist. “I had already been working on the side for an analog game company Rio Grande Games. Much of my inspiration comes from the people around me, watching them do really cool work, and wanting to help make it even better.”ĭeiv Calviz (who also created the lead image) went freelance the same time as his girlfriend, a former workmate: “Having someone to work together with made the decision a lot less stressful” (Image credit: Deiv Calviz)Īlayna Danner is another artist who had the freelance life thrust upon her, although thanks to some groundwork, the career change was a blessing in disguise. I feel much more connected with a project when I’m on the ground with the team. I’ve always enjoyed studio work in part due to the social aspect being in the trenches so to speak. “Working freelance, in a way, felt like 24/7 crunch to me. “I was always ‘on’, and that drained me,” says Cotter. But for Naughty Dog lighting artist Boon Cotter, the hassle of time management proved too much.
The fear of not having enough paid work prevents a lot of artists from going freelance.
Becoming a freelance artist deviantart professional#
We spoke to professional digital artists of all types to find out their thoughts on the pros and cons of working freelance or going in-house. Going freelance has the lure of flexibility, whereas studio life offers security and human contact, so how is an artist meant to pick a route? Personal finances, current skill level and career aspirations are all key factors to consider.
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