I
returned to Calgary in late '89 to discover in the years to come - the trials
and tribulations of girlfriends, roommates, minimum wage (and maximum stress)
employment and what Calgary had for nightlife.
One
constant I found was that friends, family and even strangers reminded me,
"You should do something with that talent of yours!" The business
equation I had for 'that talent of mine' seemed simple enough. Keep my expenses
low, charge a fair price and put most of the money I made back into supplies
for the next freelance job.
It all started with posters for a nightclub called Studio a Go-Go, serving
as a rehearsal space during the weekdays for musicians and actors.
Other freelance following that time included all genres of illustration and
even storyboarding for T.V commercials.
I
think if you're an artist with words or pictures, carting around a means to
save those rough drafts, doodles, or designs is a good idea. With a pad of
paper and pencil, or the latest laptop…'practice makes perfect'. Taking
those spare moments you have to keep your creative process nimble is a good
habit to get into, be you hobbyist or professional
