How to be a freelance artist - people sketching - episode 10
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2013
- In this video I discuss business tips for being an artist. If you want to be successful as a freelancer, these are just a handful of steps you can take to improve your chances of succeeding.
Note: Sorry about the sound at the end. Had some trouble matching up the audio between the cameras.
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Red/Blue Colored pencil from Prismacolor :
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You need to try some stand up comedy, it just feels like you'd be good at it. The way you're always so cheerful and laugh at the simplest of funny things.
Your laugh is so contagious~! XD
Another stupendous video, Will! The "Secret Red Suspender Society" has only one secret. Little old men have no a**. Trust me on this. I am looking for some red suspenders at the thrift shops. When you're turning 70 like me, belts don't work anymore. It's a polyester jump suit or elastic waist shorts and a leotard. LOL! Keep the videos coming, Will. I'm a fan!
I just adore your laugh, and your videos are the only ones that can last 40 minutes and I still watch them to the very last second. Keep it up and thank you for being there for us
Your laugh is so sincere. The credit card comic book story XD
But seriously, thanks for this. I´m sure that for me and everyone who watched this till the end it has been extremely helpful to hear, I feel much much calm and mature just from hearing, looking foward to be able to be firm and put it all in motion.
Spending 40 minutes of my time with you was well worth it. You have excellent insight into what it takes to be successful in so may ways. Much of what you learned was at the school of hard knocks, but at least your learned. Good for you. I see a bright future for you ahead. Thanks for your time.
Great video ! (watch it again ahah)
I love the '.... oh ! Hello, friends! ' as if you say 'oh! You are here!' :)
you should be a inspirational speaker. haha
this is the first ever video of yours i've come across and just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to give all this advice. it's very useful and to the point and you seem like an awesome person. having just decided that i want to make a living on art, i feel really lost cause i have yet to finish a completely different degree, struggling to find my first job cause i have no experience and i feel scared and helpless. your video put me a bit at ease and you're just radiating sweetness. i wish you all the best and your drawing style is lovely
Your laugh just tickles me. I adore watching/listening to your videos while I work :)
Big heartfelt thank you sir. For years now, I have been building up my portfolio, honing my skill, saving my money at a day job. I've been building my reputation as a honest, hardworking employe, and doing my best to be as plesent and enjoyable to work with as I could. I often get discouraged at the idea of freelancing, because it's this far off concept that seems to be unattainable; however, you have given me a great deal of hope and encouragement that it is possible.
Big wall of text, and I'm sorry if it takes up too much of your time. I just wanted you to know that this video, and your advice means a great deal to me. That all of my hard work and patients, with a little luck, has a chance of success. And that chance is enough to go for it. I'll take your advice to heart.
Again, thank you Will!
I half expected you to do the whole "Oh, hello friends. Didn't see you there!" bit. hahaha. All that's missing is a fireplace.
I love your drawings man! I cant draw myself but i just like to watch yiu draw and hear what you have to say :)
Hi Will, I think many of us starting out make the mistake that our "time" is worth more than the "product" we produce. We have to value our own creativity and the time it took us to get where we are. When a client selects us because they appreciate the work we do, that has real value. Clients should see the value we have in ourselves much like a business owner values the product his company produces. You've heard the old saying, "I'll trade you my treasure for yours." If the client values his treasure more than we value our own, he's not going to want to trade with us. Just a thought.
Thanks Will, working my way trough your videos...each one a treasure. Take care
I love what you said about how your clients aren't paying for how fast you made it but for the years of skill you've worked for. That's good advice. Thank you
Man, I love that hearty laugh you have. Very fun to watch you do your thing, rock on!
I just wanna thank you for making these videos. I have been watching your videos for just a month of so and you give some really good advice for people like me who are sort of stuck between beginning phases of drawing and being a professional.
I just admire you so much I watch a lot of art videos on RUclips but not one seems nearly as sincere as you. Down to even your laugh, you just come off as someone who is generally grand to talk to, and also has incredibly heartfelt and good advice. Thank you.
Will. You have a very clear way for articulating your thoughts and ideas. I've learned more from you than any other professor I've ever had. this is my first time listening to all your people sketching videos in a row and each time something new sticks out to me. Hope you make a new video soon :)
Will, this was a great video. You give great advice which is more compelling that an average 'seminar' because the information is solid, but it's also real. You are not relating advice from books, rather it is from your life. So its believable and connects in a deep way, plus just watching you draw is absolutely fascinating. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this post,3yrs. from now I'm gonna say this video changed my life.
I’ve been subbed to you for a long time. I even remember when I first saw this video. I haven’t watched your videos for like. 2 years now and coming back and watching these gives me such a big nostalgic feeling and I feel so warm and happy. You influenced me as an artist and pushed me to try new things. Listening to all your stories about your time doing art and drawing and all your experiences really opened my eyes and was so educational for me. Thank you so much for being apart of my journey to becoming the artist I am now. xoxo Hal
3 hours ago I searched "how to hand letter" and I've been watching your videos the whole time, only to just realize. Awesome content, helpful advice, and that unique, witty style of yours is a gift to be proud of, also the way you communicate with your audience is so humble. You deserve this career you've earnt. Good shit.
I love your drawings but more, I love your life's lessons !
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and your good mood !
I always smile and keep drawing with your videos ...
Your rambling is some of the best parts of the video. I had this running while I was drawing so it's more about listening for me than watching. Really enjoying these :)
Love to watch you draw, and laugh. What a laugh!
Priceless information, not rambling at all. Thanks for the videos, Will!
Hey, just wanted to thank you for these video´s, I love listening to your people sketching vids while drawing :D I love how you kind of just talk about things in your own way, and you dont just give random tips. You really explain the story behind it, and it helps a lot. So thanks a lot, you really help me, I love your art and keep up the great work :)
I did very much enjoy this commentary and just watching you color the character. Good job!
I used to listen music when drawing and doing homework, but now I just listen to you talking about art. You are so motivating and you make me draw A LOT.
I like your painting, and your valuable advice too, it should be known for more people. Thank you Will.
Dude! Terrell. I love your Channel! Thank you for sharing and making videos. I've seen that guy in the red suspenders! lol I think there is one allotted per town
thanks for going through the trouble of explaining all this, especially all the personal experiences. It really helps. cheers!
I lucked out. Found the red suspenders. This is our cat Dmitri in one of his more subdued moments. In another hour...TIME TO EAT!!! ha, ha, ha! All the best to you, Will and to the great people who watch and wait for every one of your videos.
You are awesome! You give me so much hope
Thank you for the awesome knowledge you've laid on me!
God bless you!
That sketch - - INSANELYYYY AWWESOMEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
listening to everything you've been through has definitely given me a great insight of what it truly means to be a freelance artist :) awesome video!!
Your "Rambling" is both very entertaining and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love your laugh and sunny disposition sir!
Great video. You share a lot of insight about being a freelance artist, I think a lot of people who are into art can appreciate that. I also love the way the drawing came out. I enjoyed watching the cartoon come to life in regular time instead of time-lapseing.
One of my favorite videos so far Will! I have been watching your videos for a year or so now and I kind of consider you my drawing guru haha.
Very interesting to watch and listen. Thank you for the tips and lessons. Very inspiring.
I could listen to you ramble for hours Will. I usually listen to your videos or other art related videos while I work so the longer the better.
have watched you the last week...and man aren't you awesome...thank you for the inspiration...been drawing more than ever :)
Your laughing voice is so addictive and I like your humor.
Your sincere talking and excelent drawing skills turn you into an instant favorite. Keep on your path, surely in time you'll see the results. In the mean time, I'll follow your advices.
Really Like your youtube episodes, and this one about making it as a freelance artist is an eyeopener and very good advice. Good luck with your career and more success!
I love your videos man, your life expirience, entreteining value and charm are worth 10 times more than all those people that just do speed drawings.
Your people sketching videos are the best my friend, you always have a interesting story or some sound advice. Thank you!
I love your videos. You always have fun sketches and your bits of wisdom always inspire me to continue drawing (even though it's just a hobby). Thank you so much!!
I really dig this video man thanks for all the real-life tips! First time I have seen any of your videos and it's an automatic subscribe. I really like your ramblings :) keep it up man!!!
Hi Will, I enjoy watching your videos and have some evening just sketching along. I love your presentation, technical ability and demeanor.
Another brilliant advice video with an amazing drawing.
thank you so much for your kindness and sharing! I am confused now but you give great advices to make me think more:) Thank you so so so much.
Thank you soooo much!!! I'm not an illustrator & I've got a totally different background, but your pieces of advise were really helpful!! Thanks a lot!!!!
I have to back what Hensel said.
I'm an artist that has had the talents and chose to do nothing with it as such. Thanks to you, you have just awoken the giant within.
Thank you Will.
On another note, you wasn't rambling, in fact you was extremely insightful.
Thanks again.
Super cool advice Will. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad I found your videos, you have become one of my favorite artist of all time and continue to inspire me with every little fun piece you do. You are such a fun guy and its so great to see you have fun drawing :)
Thanks for the video brother. They give me hope!! keep up the awesome work!
Thank you. Very informative, entertaining...easy to listen to.
hey dude, no worries about the rambling, it was a privilege to hear about your life's -artistic or not - experiences while at the same time watching you color that beautiful sketch, very interesting style (aka as soon as I learn to draw a bit I'll be back to steal ideas :p)
So true about clients not respecting the years of practice you put in to produce something in a few hours. They would never question a plumber charging $80 to just come out for an estimate. Some great free advice from hard-earned experience. Much obliged.
Yep, people don't get that when you spend years getting good at something and being able to get things done way faster than a beginner, oh, and better, it is affecting the price of your work.. They won't go to someone to get crappy work for the money they want to pay for your time, though..
you just gave me hope for my future. that means so much to me. thank you
You're absolutely great. I love your videos!
You are just awesome
I just stumbled over this video while listening to some music. I'm glad I stumbled over this video because I've always loved art that looks like this. And can I just say that you're a really cool guy and i love your laugh. I'm going to go back to episode 1 now, I'll be back soon.
I Just found your channel! Lots of good info. I love your comment about how the client is paying for the 20 years it took you to draw at that level and that quickly. Thanks for sharing!
P.s. I love how giddy you are!
Gosh!! How inspiring and motivating you are:)
I sent this to a friend of mine who's starting an art career by himself..
..Basically wanted to show off your amazing talents and thought it was appropriate!
Love love love these videos myself! (I ended up watching this twice for inspiration while drawing a picture of my own... I've got a while to go yet before I can colour as well as you.. Oh well, practise makes perfect!)
Keep up the good work!
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Save save save all of da money. Will, you are so amazing. I really love listening to your people sketching videos. I looked on your channel yesterday and literally squealed with excitement when I saw your 10th people sketching video. Please continue making them. Don't worry about how long it is. I love your long videos :D Anyway, continue making awesome possum art. :]
Loved listening to you 'ramble'. I was also drawing but once in a while looking up to see your old man come to life. kudos :)
Ho every time i watch your colors videos sketch it's always amazing ! Great like always
WOW! Great point about how many years it took to be able to draw something within a specified amount of time. How great! Excellent way to price yourself. I will keep this in mind for my sales in the future. Thanks Will! Gee wiz you're cool. :)
Thank you for this video! I definitely learn from you.
I appreciate your 'rambling'! I feel at this point I'm such a tiny little artist hermit crab and it's great watching you at work and listening to what you have to say. Thank you so much for this, it really does help kldfjsdjklf
I LOVE YOU MAN! great stuff here, quality art!
Great advice, thank you for making this video ^x^ was an enjoyment to watch. I really hope to get better at my art and have it as my main profession. Staying positive and working hard to save up myself, one day!
Thanks Will! This is just what I needed today.
I liked your video so much that I didnt even try to find out who you are and the work that you do. Just went ahead and clicked the subscribe button.
The personal life experiences that you shared are really helpful for beginners.
Your illustration- wow!
Now I need to find more about you on google.. haha:)
Thanks for the invaluable tips.
Love it! I need more more more!
Man, you are awesome... I'm not saying it about some skill in particular, but the whole combination :) whole lot of respect for you, Will! I mean it :) I wish you were living somewhere near by, so I could be your understudy, or however that's called.. That's the sort of guidance most people are looking for.. You are very good at being guide in your field..
I don't come for the sketches or the drawings. I come for the wisdom you give in every vid . The art is a bonus for me :D Thank you!
Some great tips. Made a lot of good points here.
Thanks so mush for sharing your experience, It gives me ease to know what I'm going through is just a matter of hard work and patience.
Im learning a lot from you c: keep up the great work Will Terrell!!
Thank you for that, it really was helpful :D I enjoyed listening, rambling or not! Gave this one of my rare likes, I hope it helps somehow :)
My son is an ice skating coach and does this part-time. ( He skated in many of the national and international ice skating competitions and was very highly ranked). He is seriously considering doing coaching as a full-time career. You have made many good suggestions in this video that would helpful to anyone in any of the arts whose goal is to be a full-time freelance person. And...Many of your suggestions are helpful to anyone running any small business as I did for more than 30 years.
I am sending my son a link to this video.
Thank you for the tips. You are very kind man and really honest about the freelancing thing. I have this experience of failing and kinda like you at the beginning. Maybe I'm not good enough yet as you said in the video or my problem is something else. Sorry if my English is not understandable and thank you for the hope you give me.
Very good stuff Will!
Lol! I've been the same way with jobs and other employees! That is hilarious. I thought I was the only one. I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
Im upset that I bearly found your channel. You are an amazing artist! I'm actually quitting my job to make more time for my artwork..friday is my last day. This video was extremely helpful and inspiring! Keep them coming :)
I only found out about your channel yesterday. I've watched all this series in less than a day. Now I'm addicted, I want more dammit! :)
Another great video from you. I don't usually watch videos that is over 10 mins long on RUclips but I've always watched your videos from start to finish even though its 40 mins long. Your videos are that interesting. Keep it up! - Vu
OMG! Ive just found out about you today! I cant believe i didnt knew about you before! I love your voice, i love you art, i love the way you laugh, i love how you speak, i love your personality, i love EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU! No, for real! I do!
Ahh, yeah... I also love your tips and your shading techniques. Ive been trying to do some art myself, but im no so awesome as you. In the country i live, artists literally die of hunger... That has no market here. Nevertheless, you are extremely inspirational. I just wanted to say that.
I dont think that maing your first comic book on credit card was dumb thing. You made a move, you wanted to do something with your abilities and skills, so this is something really awesome. It is better to make mistake doing something to achive your goals, than hesitating about your possibilities. You never know if you don't try. What I want to say: Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes you learn the lesson :)
I use also an app to count my calories, but when I have like hell lot of work I usualy forget to do that. But it is also good to be a little lazy with those calories apps, I dont get junk food when I must write it down, because I am to lazy to find all the ingridients and write it down, so I just dont buy and eat it at all :D
Appreciate you videos, keep it going!
i enjoy your rambles some life lesson as an artist thanks for the truth behind it
eres una gran motivacion para muchos y un modelo a seguir. gracias por tus videos y tu buen carisma. amigo sigue asi. saludos desde colombia
Thank you so much, I'm sure you helped us a lot!
Very insightful!
drawing reminds me of my Dad. You have the best laugh ever!!