Help using Animation & Graphic Design to earn Money
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:32 pm
Hey guys.
So I'm 17, in high-school, and I animate, draw, and do graphic design. I'm very passionate about all 3, and I really want to make animation my career, but I'm okay with making a living off of the other 2. (I would of course still animate in my free time)
Here's my problem- I don't really have money. At all. And I know, I know, I don't need money really at this age, but I would really like it (who wouldn't haha) so I could buy things like equipment (mics, tablets, ect.) and while we're pretty financial stable (that I know of anyway), it would be nice to have money if my parents ever need help in that aspect. (Also, I know it sounds silly, but being an advide gamer, it sucks that I can't get excited for any game because I can't afford them.)
So I would like to find a way to make money (doesn't need to be much) using art, animation, and graphic design. I tried getting into t-shirt design, but I spent a month working on a design, but it was turned down (for reasons that "popular" artist get away with every day, grrr...), so I'm still a bit sour from that. Also, I haven't given up on the idea of t-shirts completely, it's just with my tools right now, it's really hard.
Art commisions is another popular thing, but I don't feel comfortable charging for my current artistic abilities. (I'm not the best at drawing, as much as I want to be)
And remember, I am still in school, and it takes like, 75% of my day, so I can't do somethin bi like take an animation job or something. (As fun as that'd be!) also, I will not do anything pornographic.
So do you guys have any advice on what I could do? Or tips to help me? I would really appreciate any thoughts or criticism you have to offer.
Thank you guys, you are always super awesome!
(P.S. I don't know if it helps to know what type of stuff I make, but my animtions can be seen here.)
So I'm 17, in high-school, and I animate, draw, and do graphic design. I'm very passionate about all 3, and I really want to make animation my career, but I'm okay with making a living off of the other 2. (I would of course still animate in my free time)
Here's my problem- I don't really have money. At all. And I know, I know, I don't need money really at this age, but I would really like it (who wouldn't haha) so I could buy things like equipment (mics, tablets, ect.) and while we're pretty financial stable (that I know of anyway), it would be nice to have money if my parents ever need help in that aspect. (Also, I know it sounds silly, but being an advide gamer, it sucks that I can't get excited for any game because I can't afford them.)
So I would like to find a way to make money (doesn't need to be much) using art, animation, and graphic design. I tried getting into t-shirt design, but I spent a month working on a design, but it was turned down (for reasons that "popular" artist get away with every day, grrr...), so I'm still a bit sour from that. Also, I haven't given up on the idea of t-shirts completely, it's just with my tools right now, it's really hard.
Art commisions is another popular thing, but I don't feel comfortable charging for my current artistic abilities. (I'm not the best at drawing, as much as I want to be)
And remember, I am still in school, and it takes like, 75% of my day, so I can't do somethin bi like take an animation job or something. (As fun as that'd be!) also, I will not do anything pornographic.
So do you guys have any advice on what I could do? Or tips to help me? I would really appreciate any thoughts or criticism you have to offer.
Thank you guys, you are always super awesome!
(P.S. I don't know if it helps to know what type of stuff I make, but my animtions can be seen here.)