BUILDING YOUR ILLUSTRATION CAREER | 3 Steps I Followed to Quit my Job and Become an Illustrator

[@AsiaOrlando]

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[@Amcintosh0217]

Set a goal, make a plan and stay persistent. Great advice that I needed to hear rn. I love your designs, looking forward to more of your videos!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Ashleigh, so happy to hear that! Means a lot to me, I really hope my videos will help ⚡️Thank you for the support and the amazing vibe 😊

[@libertysdesignlab8064]

So true! If you make it simple and focus there is no reason why you can't accomplish you dreams!

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

Getting started in illustration is so hard, but you're giving some really good tips! A strong portfolio and reaching out proactively to potential clients has worked great for me. I love your artwork, Asia!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much for the nice words!!! and sharing your experience 😊🤗👍🏼 means a lot

[@garrettviewegh677]

You don’t necessarily need a degree anyway. It can look good on a resume, but it’s really the quality of the portfolio they look for. You don’t really have to go to college to learn fine arts or illustration. You’re local arts center, if it has art classes, and courses online can help you learn the fundaments and build from the basics. Reaching out to pros and friends for advice on organizing a great portfolio on being active on social media is a great way to get noticed.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you everyone for the support. I hope that sharing my experience in illustration so far will help :)

[@soft_threads]

I too really want to learn and do digital illustration but the problem for me is I don't have and iPad nor a laptop to start with and looking at the illustrates like you I feel really motivated to do but just because I don't have a source to start I can't do it.

[@AsiaOrlando]

You can always start like I did with pencil and paper :)

[@soft_threads]

@@AsiaOrlando thank k you you so much for your reply it really means a lot to me

[@LisaCulton]

I'm not an illustrator, but I enjoyed this video a lot.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Lisa :)

[@wandererclarisse]

Hey, I'm a high school student who's been having doubts lately about whether I can eventually do freelance after I graduate. This video was really helpful and insightful as well as encouraging. Thanks for the advice!

[@antaria93]

Hi, I felt really inspired by your story, since I'm kind of switching careers as well, mostly because I do wanna make something I feel passionate about, your artwork is amazing ❤️

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Natalia thank you so much! I’m super happy that it helped, means a lot to me that it did! And making something you are passionate about totally worth the try ;) all the very very best! 🤗

[@libertysdesignlab8064]

Creativity is so rewarding!

[@ArAnkitKumar]

Same here ma'am, plz subscribe my channel also

[@Tanya_Vazh]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am planning to quit my job very soon to start my illustrator’s career and your video is so inspiring :3

[@onekaitorulethemall1451]

Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement! I just started my KZbin channel so it’s really nice to hear from other artists who have made their own way as well. 🙂

[@saja.]

Thank you, Asia 🙏🏻🧡 Its been some years I´ve been watching your videos and taking my steps are slow. I'm glad you made it and I'm glad you share your creations & experiences

[@Cieloillustration]

your story is so inspiring and you art work is lovely!!! thank you for this video, much love x

[@JJDK485]

You’re really lucky, and you seem happy. I hope to follow the same path one day.

[@cy_7344]

I am blessed to find it on my recommendation. I wanna cry. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@MakeArtBae]

Hey thanks for this! I’m so hopeful about my journey as an illustrator! This made me realize that I’m actually not at such a bad place ❤❤❤I’m so excited to create more good work

[@beyza4263]

thank you very much for making this video, it just made me feel so much better❤ I’m inspired to continue my small business

[@jc4196]

Thank you so much for this video. Your art, your motivation, your uplifting words. I thank you.

[@itsdaksha]

I’m so glad to have found your channel! I aspire to be like you! Finally I found an artist whose work is mostly based on Procreate / IPad!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much :) so glad that it helps 🤗

[@biabri7471]

Funny how many interior designers turn into illustrators. i am at the same stage and never thought i could earn money with my drawings. But slowly my illsutration buisness is starting to pick up and i am so thankful for that. In all honesty, the architecture and interior architecture is really hard. Working 12 hours a day and being treated like shit was normal. That's why i decided to take a step back from interior design. Instead i found art.I don't regret going full freelance. I can totally understand everything you are saying, because it is not easy being a freelancer. Especially during these covid times. Thank you for this inspirational video! I needed this today.

[@AsiaOrlando]

So happy you find this inspirational and that illustration is going out great :) hopefully, more stories like ours will inspire others to take that step 🤗

[@a.dob.7300]

Thank you, Asia! This is very inspiring. Have a great day.

[@karlasanders7263]

Congratulations Asia! This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing some of your experience, it's really helpful.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Karla, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like it, super motivating to keep doing more and more videos :)

[@tahahamza9338]

Thank you Asia! You’re video is very motivating ♥️

[@chelonyscreativechannel]

you are an amazing person , im so happy that i have found you , im in the same situation but i already started my biz but still struggling

[@aSmaOriGinalArt]

Amazing!! I am a big fan of your work since forever! I am so happy to see your process! 💕💕

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Asma, thank you so much. I’m so happy you like it and I love your work too! You are amazing! 😊

[@wangyingqiao]

Thank you so much~ this video helps me a lot! I am now at the beginning of being an illustrator.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you for watching 🤗 I’m supper happy that it helped! Motivates me to do more videos like this 😊

[@creativereflux4336]

The words used are very sincere. I feel the honesty. Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@esarts6744]

🤯 this is inspirational. I’m glad I came across your video. It’s short and sweet answer.

[@chukwumaudokporo2586]

The background instrumental and the calmness of your voice. Thanks for such great inspiration.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so so much! so nice of you to say 😊 I’m happy that you liked the mood, I really wanted to do it relaxing 😌 thanks again

[@berelopez6098]

Thank you! You gave me good ideas! I'll be back in a year and tell you how it went!

[@AluizioRosa234]

All good tips. About to give that step in my career and your advices really help to calm down with all the anxiety that comes with it. Really enjoy your illustrations btw :)

[@manga626]

I hope things are going good with you as you're running a small business. Here in Canada, many small business owners, especially those who are in the hospitality industry, have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Even I had to be laid off. Love your illustrations. I can imagine how you must be proud of having designed them. I will be a freelance designer in the future, aside from my full-time job. So, thank you for being inspirational.

[@4AloneInTheRain4]

This video was so so helpful and you made me feel so calm and open to my future instead of stressed! Thank you! Loved the video and your presence

[@AsiaOrlando]

So glad that it helped Lauren! :)

[@joannet.2653]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and motivation!

[@pretapapierstudio839]

Beautiful work, I love your vibrant and bold style. Also a lot of inspiration and advice for someone who is starting out. Thank you. You’ve gained a follower here. As a graphic artist, I love your attention to packaging and the style of your videos too. I’ve also graduated in Fine Art, and love watercolour and gouache. I’m just bought an iPad Pro and waiting for it to arrive. I can’t wait to experiment on that.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi :) thank you so so much for such lovely words! means a lot to me :) I appreciate the fact that those details are noticed ☺ Thanks a lot! and all the best when the iPad arrives, I hope is soon!!! 🌿🌟

[@Landphoo]

Love you..you keep doing give to yourself and didn’t give up what you believe and you come out to shareing your success........

[@Ernecio06]

Thank you for sharing your encouraging story! Wish you success!

[@matacervinkova8480]

Thank you very much for your words 😌 needed those exactly 🥰

[@katharinahaller5009]

I'm going to bingewatch your illustratorplaylist now. This is so inspiring!!! I also decided to go from communicationdesign to Illustration and i'm preparing to go freelance next year. Thank you so much for your videos! Stay safe ^^.

[@AsiaOrlando]

That’s great Katharina :) so happy that it helps .. and all the very very best ⚡️🤗and thank you a lot for your nice words, means a lot 🌿

[@alinarusso5747]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful conclusion and very encouraging and inspiring for an illustrator who is starting out! Thank you!

[@AsiaOrlando]

I’m so happy to hear that Alina :) really happy 😊

[@wildgreyz5278]

You are beautiful, and so is your art. This video was clean, straight to the point and easy to follow. Thank you

[@j.t.s8618]

Thank you for the inspiration I received watching this and for sharing very handy information🌸

[@katavanova3785]

thanks for this video and i wish you all the best for your projects and dreams!

[@gabrielarivera6876]

Thank you for sharing your story! And very valuable information. Love your art. You're inspiring.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Gabriela! Means a lot to me :) I’m really happy that you liked it

[@dorajene5854]

I love your work and now your videos too!! Congrats Asia!! and thank you for your advises 🙏❤️✨

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Dora, I appreciate your words so much! It’s really motivating and it makes me really happy you like it! 😊♥️

[@raylaroc1096]

Hi asia! I am SO glad that you made your KZbin channel! I have been following you on Instagram for over a year and I am always in awe of all your work. I love this video because I feel like I'm getting to know the artist behind some of the most beautiful, whimsical, inspiring illustrations I've ever seen. I hope to see some tutorials soon!! Thank you for your videos! Take care

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much for the most incredible comment I could receive!!!☺️💛I’m so happy you like my work, it means so much and it’s such a motivation to go on! There are many more videos to come, tutorials, chats, vlogs and I hope you’ll love them too! You made my day!💛

[@rachelscottart6908]

Amazing! Heartfelt thanks for sharing this. I trained & worked in visual communication, now after raising my family I'm trying to restart in illustration, so this is so helpful. Much appreciated!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Rachel, all the very best with your journey 🤗

[@danielapollehn6604]

Wow! So happy to finally see you and soooooo looking forward to your next videos! I´m sure they are going to be awesome!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you Danii I really appreciate your support so so much! Means a lot to me, thanks for always being there 😊

[@fabiolabonghifineart]

thank you so much Asia. I am an Italian independent artist and it is very difficult to keep staying persistent, your video is very encouraging.

[@StillArts]

Hi, Asia thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

[@roohinizamzai5601]

Thanks for sharing ur experince . It inspires and motivates people like me who is about to take her first step on this road.

[@studiolisa8352]

Yess Asia!! Congrats on your first video! Can't wait for all there is to come! :D

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you Lisa! You are so nice, I’m really thankful for the good energy ⚡️😊 I cannot wait to post the next one 😀

[@BluuKiss]

I checked out your artworks, they are beautiful! I majored in 3D animation in school and graduated last year. After almost a full year in a 2D/3D generalist job, I reconsidered pursuing 3D animation and instead, I'm interested to pursue 2D illustration as it was basically my first love, it was my hobby all along and I would love to be able to support myself by doing works that I enjoy! I honestly feel lost and scared I may not make it, so now I've been looking around online for advice and stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience! You are inspiring! :)

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi 👋 thank you so so much! Such a lovely comment :) means a lot to me that my message it resonated so well 😊 I’m sure that you will be able to make it work! Will take time and effort but totally worth it 👍🏼

[@ExpressivelyYannaMarie]

I'm glad I found your channel thank you so much for sharing super useful : ) New sub here excited to binge watch your vids! Im starting out my own career as a freelance artist so I really appreciate your videos

[@rebeccasartcorner]

I just found your channel and I really like your work. I am not a digital artist (I usually create with traditional mediums) but I subscribed anyways because I really want to learn more about how to work with the digital medium. Looking forward to your videos in the future! :)

[@CreArlenis]

Thanks for the advices. Im starting in this path 🤩

[@eliestrations4906]

Best intro ever! Wonderful 🙌❤️

[@rosaleeparker5869]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@MikiTeenageAnarchy]

Thank you for making these videos, feeling very discouraged these days and it’s exactly what I needed to hear

[@AsiaOrlando]

Don’t feel discouraged 🤗

[@kristiLB93]

Thank you for sharing this! I am a portrait artist (but also a stay at home mom/homeschooler) and I have long been interested in illustrating children's dance books as well as in fashion in some aspect. I am always searching for ideas and helpful hints about illustration. I was encouraged by what you said- don't be concerned with Instagram likes if you know your work is good! I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Kristin thank you so much for your nice words :) I totally agree with that, and keeping Art separated from what insta does :)

[@rachel_patrick]

Loved this video, gave me a lot of inspiration as an artist too!

[@dawidpolakowski]

Thank you very much for recording this video it was very inspiring, we are starting with my wife, art business (From Purple Cloud Art Shop) every good motivation is like a treasure.

[@amyhernandez7277]

Wow! I L❤️ve your story. Your illustrations are beautiful! As I transition to new creative career, your advise really inspired me.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Amy :) glad you find it useful

[@deelya101]

I am 25 and pursuing a communication tech degree right now but i decided to pursue arts after my degree so i am practicing alot and making sure im getting my art and technical skills down your video is really inspiring and your parcour is one of a kind much love 💕

[@anushasantosh5647]

Thank you so much for this!! Just what I needed to hear.....

[@AsiaOrlando]

I’m super happy that it helped 😊

[@mitza420]

OMGIve never seen such a perfect doggy!😍 Btw loved your video, Im planning on doing that one day! Thank you for sharing advice

[@shereenelsayed5714]

Thank you for sharing your trip and your work .. so humble and to the point❤👍🏻glad i accidently discoverd your channel❤❤

[@sanycholewa9943]

I watched all your videos here and I’m so in love with your work 🙏🏼 Thank u so much for all your tips. I'm totally interested In your canon printer settings and your favorite procreate brushes 🍀 maybe some day there a coming Videos about it 🙈?

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Sany for you lovely comment! I will definitely do videos about that 🤗

[@athirahbaharuddin7399]

Thank you for your video! Don't let get Instagram engagement or any other platforms stop you from creating if you know your work is good.. You shared a lot of golden nuggets. Stay safe and love from Malaysia :)

[@evelienerichsen2317]

Thank you for sharing your story. I loved you saying that it’s not about the likes on instagram, but how you value your work.🙌

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Evelien 😊 I think that it’s becoming more and more relevant with the use of Social Media

[@cavavale3183]

Thank you.. it's so inspiring.. always be healthy and happy.. 🌻🌻🌻

[@riccardozottarel9978]

thank you Very much for your great advice and for share your passion thank you

[@ablaplays]

Aw that was so heartfelt 🥰 feeling motivated and happy to keep going

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much, so happy to hear that 😊

[@merryive]

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@AthreyaChidambi]

Very sensible advice! Thank you!

[@khadijatariq4638]

I am not in the situation of quitting my job per say but I loved this video for many different reasons. It has inspired me to not give up on the dream of one day being an entrepreneur. Much love and thanks xoxo

[@AsiaOrlando]

All the very best :) glad it helped!

[@anaofelia1609]

Thank you! Your video was very inspiring.

[@DennisCNolasco]

Thanks for sharing your story Asia.

[@otaviosantosdealbuquerque]

Thank you! These are really helpful 🙏🏼

[@sylviat9825]

I really like your style of illustration!

[@kopaibanerjee8351]

Wow! Loved the way u described ur journey... it's so inspiring! :) I'm an illustrator and motion design artist but I've been trying to focus on my personal work for so long, it's just not happening because of my own destructions and sometimes overwork too!! I hope soon I can achieve my goals too the way u did!

[@AsiaOrlando]

All the very best on your journey ☺️ it just takes a bit of time and persistence

[@NikkitaPullen]

What a great and motivational video! I am a beginning small time KZbin artist. I find it hard to push past the self doubt and I find that because of that I lose out on what “could be”. Your video helped put some things out there that I hadn’t really considered. Thanks for the video! P.S. Your art is beautiful and now I’m subbed!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi 👋 how are you! Thank you so much, I’m glad that it helped somehow! I would say it’s totally normal, just focus to the long term believe in yourself 😊🤗 all the very very best and thanks again for such lovely words :)

[@littlepinkpebble]

gonna listen now thanks for posting !

[@likejass]

really inspiring ...thanks for sharing 👏

[@lunarhm3242]

so beautiful..thank u

[@corgicorn8216]

really helpful vid! thank you so much

[@FredJumayao]

Aloha and thank you for the inspiration to pursue my dreams, best wishes on your continued success. Love your channel and your content.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Aloha Fred! Thank you so much for your nice words :) glad you liked the video! Motivates me to keep on going with more 😀

[@MakeArtBae]

Won’t lie this is the toughest journey I’ve been on! That’s how I know I’m on the right path! Great quote!

[@thelisaw]

01/03/2023: * came across with this video. You inspired me, Asia ☺ - this shall be my go-to space when I need motivation.

[@dianemir4374]

Thanks a lot for your video. I love your studio you did a great job with it. ❤️❤️

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Diane thank you so much! I want to keep improving the space but more on the functional side :) thanks for the good vibes

[@Andrea-dc2jc]

This is so beautiful makes me cry

[@Chillmaisha]

Hi Asia! You and your dog are sooo adorable! Thank you for the tips!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Maisha 😊 really appreciate it :)

[@adelgaspar9246]

Thank you for your kind and motivating words, it was a very nice video. Love your dog too ❤

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much to you :)

[@mariaribo.]

Just what I needed to hear! Thanks!!

[@AsiaOrlando]

So great to hear Maria :)

[@Victoria-fl4cs]

Thank you, this video was very helpful. I like your work!

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much Victoria :) glad that helped

[@technicianartist2565]

yes, it is inspiring. thank you again

[@katiesmith4843]

Hi would just like to say this was a really comforting and informative video, erm I've just come out of uni for illustration and now with the pandemic it was hard to stay motivated on my goals but put this video on a a whim as it was recommended to me and it has just boots my happiness and motivation thank you

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Katie, that is so nice, so happy that it helped :) hopefully this year will be better in every way

[@celia.aaaaaaaa]

Thank you this was really helpful! Your illustrations are beautiful, especially the one with the tiger 💙 :)

[@libertysdesignlab8064]

so cute

[@angelacarter6593]

I just love your videos and your style of artwork.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Angela thank you so so much for your nice words! Means a lot 🤗

[@Sogandganj]

thank you!!! that was the thing i needed ...

[@AsiaOrlando]

Great to hear that 🙏🏼

[@ginak7889]

This is amazing and beyond inspiring! I miss you ❤️

[@AsiaOrlando]

Hi Gina, I miss you too! thank you so much for always being there :)

[@damok9999]

The fact you made jewelry on the side really surprised me. You have style. I've made jewelry as well it's a lot of work and the competition is tough. Thanks for the video I like your color choices and clean looks.

[@AsiaOrlando]

Thank you so much for the nice words :)