“The fear of beginning is bigger than the actuality of doing”
This was the key quote from Michael Robinson's lecture that I took with me & found a little confidence within. Like all students, I am terrified of what is to come. Sure I have an idea where I would like to work, Manchester, but the thought of finishing university, working with clients where there is no room to mess up is very daunting.
However you have to learn to take risks. If it pays off, well brilliant! But if not you will still learn with what has happened & learn to move on & take the next step. Michael's risks eventually payed off & so will anyone else who is truly deserving.
You will have to take jobs that don't exactly fit your dream job. For example I may I have to design some typography or design a graphical poster. Sure it doesn't quite fit pure illustration but it's money in your pocket for the bills, it promotes you as an artist, looks good on your CV & makes you look very dependable, therefore a lot more employable.
I need to stop worrying about what is ahead & worry about what is going on now. What can I do to give myself a better chance as an illustrator!
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