Career options for Art Students / Illustrators!

[@DaveGreco]

So I think there is even more fields that any artist could explore, but these felt like some big ones off the top of my head. Always interested to hear what has worked for YOU in your journey to making a career out of art!

[@gilagcaoili439]

I really wanted art but the highschool im going doesnt support fine arts when i enroll in college but i aint giving up so im just gonns do art as a hobby and im proud of it cause im 11 and im starting the magical world of digital art especially for undo i couldnt live without it

[@mjpete27]

I worked in every field I could find work in. Photography: doing little league photo's, weddings. Painting portraits people and pets too! I had to learn digital when I went for a job interview and did not get hired because I had NO Computer skills! Now semi retired, I am back to traditional Art methods! Watercolor painting and now soft pastels is something completely new to me! Just gotta keep trying to learn and grow!

[@sunbalanced]

I’m currently in art school and trying to build my online portfolios, but i will try to get more into concept art/illustration in the future. So many options out there, it really is exciting and sometimes overwhelming, thank you for inspiring talks as always!

[@avatarofdeath]

Hey Dave, the dropbox link to your brushes isn't working, it is kicking back a 404 error. Thanks for all the content!

[@Mintzoid]

I don't know it still feels impossible I have been trying my whole life none of these ideas have worked

[@LMENVS]

Right now I'm an accountant full time but I've been teaching myself unity, blender, and have been improving my art skills to hopefully one day make a video game. Its difficult to juggle everything sometimes but I think I can do it!

[@busolaadesokan6045]

You’ve got this! So many of the best video games I’ve ever played are indie games!

[@oakayart8199]

Also working a full time gig while teaching myself drawing/digital art. It can be so hard to force myself to sit down and practice after an 8-9 hour work day, but I'm hoping it'll pay off! I love creating art work and it would be a dream to make a living off it. We got this!

[@DaveGreco]

If you have the drive to do it, you most certainly can do it! I believe!

[@xy7753]

I would highly recommend looking up game jams and joining one! They usually are 1-3 days, involves people who have been gamedevs for YEARS and want to help out others. As someone who has been working in gamedev (as artist/unity artist), I try to join atleast one each year and it's not only super fun, but I learn so much each time! Don't be afraid about the first one, unless you have been gamedev for years on end, everyones first gamejam is a heartbreak and visual/code/design chaos. While the idea of making a game in 1-3 days seems crazy, it helps you understand the steps better. For example, 1. how to plan out the game (plan the big picture-> create the base-> add additional elements one by one ) 2. how to create the visuals ( concept -> simplified version ingame -> improve, improve, improve)

[@AmardeepSingh-lq7uy]

Best of luck mate!!!

[@LynxArcane]

Ive always wanted to work with my drawings, since 7 years ago, but i never really tried it until the quarantine. I lost my shop, my job and my drawings saved me and my wife. Now i have more than 60 commissions made and im really happy with my life.

[@LynxArcane]

I live in a country that doesnt valorize art at all, and i thought that i would never work with it. But it was what actually saved me. Ive underestimated the power of internet and art.

[@JeffSans]

Good for you

[@eeyle9281]

How did you got commissions in which app? Can you explain it

[@astha286]

on social media ?

[@kittydoescosplay2416]

this is actually super relevant for me right now. i was told my entire life "don't go into art school, you'll be a failure" and i'm pushing 28 now so i decided eh why not and filed for my fafsa and fall 2020 classes. thanks for this.

[@kittydoescosplay2416]

Edit: I GOT ACCEPTED!

[@katelynziegenhagen9696]

@@kittydoescosplay2416 Hey, congrats! I'm 26 and Start my first year in art school in September. Gotta (responsibly) follow those dreams, right?

[@aNiMeAddiCtZ26]

YOOOO I'm turning 24 and was contemplating if it was worth it to go to art school to finally be able to have a career doing something I love doing. Your comment really helped, ALSO, congrats on getting accepted :)))

[@alisonrose8911]

@@kittydoescosplay2416 that’s amazing!

[@vee9878]

@@kittydoescosplay2416 that's awesome dude, i hope your doing well! I'll be in the same boat in two years haha!

[@oxcoxa]

yes!! there are so many jobs available to artists. i'm always disappointed to hear people reiterate the tired idea that artists won't be able to find a job or career. many people are looking to hire artists and there's a myriad of opportunities available.

[@DaveGreco]

Always great to hear from you Ox! Yes i agree, so many options available to artists these days.

[@alisonrose8911]

Honestly I’m glad I got back into art; as that exact mentality was the only reason I stopped in the first place. Thanks to this amazing video and a bunch of friends (and current boss) I decided to give it a good shot.

[@sarahneels4331]

Where do you find these jobs tho? Where else do you look besides job boards?

[@amerithwarrior]

@@sarahneels4331 you can look into disney and other animated shows. They're looking for people who are good at animating. That's one.

[@msspynoodle6505]

Let them. Means there is more for you.

[@HardcoreWoodworking]

My painting teacher in college started out doing medical illustrations in like the 90s, that always sounds like a super fun option.

[@DaveGreco]

Totally forgot about medical illustration yes! Have a few friends that went that direciton. thank you!

[@forkykitty1888]

I wish I could go back and show this video to my family 10 years ago! They made me give up my art because it wasn't a 'realistic' life goal or career. It was do what they wanted or be homeless, those were my options. I am now trying to rebuild what I had back then and build it into what i wanted way back then. I was almost there too! So you don't even have to be a student coming out of HS/College, you can be 10 years after being forced to give it all up starting over. It's a long hard road but if you have the passion for it, you can do it. Never give up!

[@alisonrose8911]

Honestly; I decided to shift from doing art as a hobby to a job out of boredom and being happier. I’m leaning towards illustration or character design more than anything.

[@Frog276]

Im going to try to teach fine art. Im starting college in fall hopefully

[@DaveGreco]

That's so exciting! goodluck!

[@ardinkapt6221]

So, how is it going so far?

[@Frog276]

@@ardinkapt6221 im still in just general studies rn (first semester first year)

[@areyouchoking1471]

I'm currently a vet med student but I've also been trying to improve my art skills. I think I'm going to pursuit art after I receive my degree. I can already see myself working as a vet during daytime and illustrating books at night. This path might be too harsh for me but I think I can handle it, atleast I'll end up doing the 2 things I love the most.

[@katieee_llyn]

I actually got accepted into Ringling for illustration too- but couldn’t go because I just couldn’t afford it. It broke my heart because I REALLY wanted that bachelors in illustration. I have an Assioates in fine art (just finished in 2019) and I’ve been trying to find an art related job. Been a huge struggle this year, but I think it also boils down to what type of art job I want. Which I have no clue. There’s so many different art jobs that I got really overwhelmed 🤣 so here I am trying to figure out what art job I should try. My fear rn is not finding an art job at all

[@neutralbeige01]

Hi, it has been a while since you posted this comment. I was wondering where you are now? I am going to graduate with my BFA next year and I am wary about transitioning out of college and finding a job that I want (my concentration was in Studio Art but I also do digital illustration).

[@vxnommm]

I'm only 12 and I want to do 2d and 3d animation and art it is my favorite thing to do since I was little and I'm not giving up. Still learning to use blender, paint tool sai, ibispaint, and planning on getting better apps for it so far, and also just drawing more and more so I can get better.. I've been using tutorials on Pinterest and other videos. I wanted to make a mini movie of my own when I get better but I don't think I can do that yet :( posting most of it on youtube though

[@mattg6106]

Heads up for any artists looking to do freelance/independent commission work at home (and possible others as well). Not a lot of people like to bring it up but NSFW art is not something to scoff at. You can get quite a bit of NSFW commission work to help supplement and fill gaps (pun not intended) in your commission schedule as long as you're not offended by pornographic material. And even if you're not someone willing to do this kind of work, you will still probably be asked about it by the people looking for it.

[@ReaderRayna]

I wanted to do art as a career when I was in high school, but was quickly shot down by my parents with the whole "there's no jobs in art" thing, so that really deterred me from pursuing it as more than just a minor in college. Now I'm working on improving my skills and style and such, and I'm at a place where I'm much happier with how I'm drawing than ever before. I'd love to do storyboard and concept art for characters, prints and commissions, too. I think people also don't realize that advertisement is a huge area for artists! Look at Coca-Cola, Nike, Addidas, etc. Someone had to design those logos.

[@JueriHaan]

Art has been expanding to require more artists now than ever! With the growth of technology and media, there has been more opportunities now than back then

[@snmnk283]

Not for people on underdeveloped countries though...I wish I lived somewhere else

[@artistry._.4319]

@@snmnk283 yay me too,

[@KarolineTheEmpath]

To be honest, confront your parents they have no right to tell you there’s no jobs in art. So what? Fuck them. Do what you want because it’s your future and you’re an adult. Get a sense out of your parents they have no right to shoot down what you want to do. They need to get a life.

[@MenLikeGoldfish]

i just wanted to say that im really glad to have stumbled upon your account. you have really helped me settle down and figure out the path that i wanted to take and really push myself to take my art more seriously. before finding your account i was doing the same tired artwork over and over again and i felt stuck and lost. thank you

[@DaveGreco]

I'm so glad! thats awesome to hear ty!

[@rafikiidendrophile5638]

Thank you so much for these words, I'm a multimedia and graphics student and I really wanna do illustrations and I have been scaring myself shitless the past few months about what I was gonna do when I graduate. This was very calming to hear.

[@lehfeldt1]

Thank you Dave. I just graduated this May and it helps to hear this.

[@Alex-qm2ib]

I’m going to college in the fall. I’m gonna pursue a career in concept design/visual development

[@ladykaydoesart7702]

This was super helpful! I'm a freelance artist right now, working on my Twitch streams, KZbin channel, and have been doing mainly commissions. I've applied to a few places for comic/freelance work, as well as a few game studios of concept work, but haven't really gotten any feedback from those, so I've been leaning more towards the commissions since they are paid gigs and I've had the most success with. I'm studying anatomy and composition online, so I'm trying to apply for things that would really help to reinforce those lessons.

[@DaveGreco]

That's awesome! But you are focused on creating art and making a living off of it.. just keep going with every step you can and they will lead to larger ones, trust me!

[@xy7753]

I would suggest drawing a line between doing art as hobby and as work. I work as an artist in a game studio and let me tell you, there is a very clear difference between drawing game assets and what I draw in my free time. While both of them are highly dependent on anatomy/composition/lights/shading/colors.. It highly differs and it can get confusing. Just focus on improving, do art and sketches. Don't focus on trying to master everything, think what you really want to do in the future and follow that ( I know game artist who really wanted to create a cute simple childrens book, but they drew highly detailed pieces for work. You think " oh but they can easily draw this epic scene, how hard some shapes and doodles could be? " simply put- hard. because its completely different from what they are used to) Don't give up and follow your dreams, do your best!

[@ladykaydoesart7702]

@@xy7753 I've been having to do sort of that as of late, I really like doing landscape and wildlife paintings, but most of the commissions I've been doing is fanart or character designs, which I enjoy as well, but it's not the same. I've set Mondays to work on things just for me, and it's helped a good bit. Thank you for your kind words and advice!

[@reeba4824]

I'm definitely in that mentality of being scared of not having an art job... Been working on my direction in life for a year now and finally hit environment illustrator/concept artist. Maybe haha 😂 ty for the advice and optimism. I needed it 😅

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for the video :) I am a bit overwhelmed by all the options. For now I have a full-time job unrelated to art/writing, and am working on my art and writing on the side. I am working on growing my presence with my KZbin channel and publishing four coloring books so far.

[@gabysmf]

Thanks for the advice, I am starting this journey of becoming an Illustrator, I am a graphic designer but I've always wanted to be an Artis but my parents didn't at that time, even though I show them I had potencial. so I left that part, but now I want to star again and focus more of my time. Thanks for your videos, they help me a lot!!

[@DaveGreco]

You can do it! Ty for sharing!

[@Starlitskateboards]

Such a great topic. When I was younger I would of loved to hear all these opinions

[@DaveGreco]

Thank you! Yeah the only option I heard as a kid is "have fun being homeless" :/

[@Pralexart]

This is some relief for me during this hard times. I'm struggling to turn my art into a carrier.

[@Zaggy_Grinn]

Same here bro!!!

[@Pralexart]

@@Zaggy_Grinn yeah it’s hard but super fun I love working on my art

[@katieee_llyn]

Same

[@TotallyToonsTV]

This was a big help. This is information I've been needing. I did graphic design in highschool, Illustration and Fine Art in College and Animation and Illustration in University but as far as work is concerned I've managed to go nowhere (of course the pandemic started a month after University which obviously made things much harder, talk about timing). Now I'm pushing 28 and I'm concerned I won't be able to make a start. I have gained the impression from some other artists that if you don't get in early then your chances are very slim. Not exactly a motivating thought. I'm a cartoon/graphic artist and I do wonder who, if anyone, would be interested in my work. I've done a small handful of commissions in the last year but no real work. Having knowledge of alternate pathways really helps.

[@crisorchi1399]

Thank you for this. I've been slowly building a character design portfolio, but am starting to realize that I hate turnarounds lol. And I love love love fully detailed sketches and illustrations and one-offs more than trying to replicate a single character. So now I'm pivoting towards Illustration

[@kellyramirez7465]

My goal is to open up my own shop, where I could make any illustrations I'd like and sell. I want to do a few books coves as well, perhaps even my own comic novel that self publish

[@sennyraburns7768]

Dave, I have been following your twitch stream for a long time and have watched you make amazing work over and over again. You inspired me to take a different approach on my Photoshop process. Now I work full time with part time freelancing and I'm very happy thanks to your influence. Congrats on the 100k. Love your streams and videos. Always looking forward to the next one.

[@tolka2489]

Thank you dave, youve really been inspiring me with art, I've been a traditional artist my whole life now but I'm starting to move to digital, and I don't know how to start learning how Photoshop works

[@caiomagno8664]

i'm ending high school in brazil, and my dream is to be an full time artist, but i'm really scared of making the choice of going only to art and not to a more safe option of a college, but at the same time i think if i'm not letting go of an chance

[@ender4101]

I'm from Brazil as well, and about to end high school, too. Hope your career as an artist goes really well!

[@noobantimonitor1014]

Ways your ig

[@caiomagno8664]

@@ender4101 Thanks, hope whatever you want to do goes well too

[@caiomagno8664]

@@noobantimonitor1014 caio_magn is where i post some of my drawings

[@MA-pd6uo]

Sou do Brasil também, e trabalho com arte digital. Tive que aprender por anos para minha arte ficar boa, e para começar a ganhar um pouco de dinheiro. Não é uma coisa fácil, e digo que tive muita sorte, pois todos os meus clientes são do exterior, não do BR, pois aqui (pela minha experiência) as pessoas não pagam por arte. Eu diria que se o seu objetivo é fazer arte pra ganhar dinheiro, seria um pouco difícil e levaria tempo, a não ser que você tenha muito talento e consiga aprender muito rápido. Porque primeiro a qualidade da sua arte tem que ser boa, para depois você conseguir ganhar alguma coisa.

[@mjpete27]

Good video and I think artist starting out in today's markets are so lucky to have so many options!

[@justthinkingz8581]

I’ve always liked drawing and put in the time on a paper. I’m a artist that would look at a photo like comic art, or anything and just start sketching, I haven’t got up from leaving that position but I do plan too. It’s just that, I changed my major to CyberSecurity because you know more money once you’re in the program but realize that it isn’t for me, it’s been a awhile since I sketch anything and I’m just afraid of what will happen if I go back. You know how the usual things is, “parents saying that you won’t get a job for doing drawing or being a artist.” After watching this video, I want to go back to my skill and improve it more, have the chance to love something I do again. Thank You. And this time, I will go back to majoring on art degree.

[@jacinta_wolf_raven1]

Only just found the you tube stuff, so helpful, I wanted to go to art college but when I was young was put off by others as “art isn’t a real job” so now I’m going back to it, I’m a bit old now for it as a career but I can still have fun , NyxKit

[@lapsune]

Im doing a course based on Game Art in NZ and i'm loving it. Even though I love doing architecture I always thought that I would have to go down that architect path because it was hard to get into a Career based on the type of art I enjoy. But doing research I found that theirs many opportunities-in Art and decided to have a talk with a Uni doing a Game Art course. Best choice I made I never thought I would be able to do something I love like this.

[@DaveGreco]

Thats amazing and thanks so much for sharing!

[@daughter-ofzion1370]

Thank you, this was encouraging! I have finally recognized my skill in art and just started looking into making it a career.

[@ernalgas]

You gave me an awesome PS brush set to download for free so I made sure I came back on youtube and subscribed to your channel. Thank you, man.

[@maggiemctoon3018]

Thanks so much for this video!! I have been doing all kinds of freelance for years now and I feel like I'm all over the map with what I do. I am finding as I go that I am most passionate about story telling in illustration. I have had the opportunity to do some childrens books and illustrations for chapter art and pairing with short stories. Those are a lot of fun. I love using color, composition and acting to create a moment. I still feel like a student and I think the freelance life suits that well. It is giving me an opportunity to find who I am as an artist so who knows where that will take me but I'm loving the journey! Btw your videos have been a huge help to me when working to improve my art!

[@gabbaby]

Wow that sounds really cool! How did you build up a client base? I want to start freelancing but have no idea where to start

[@maggiemctoon3018]

@@gabbaby I actually started it as a side thing and it took awhile before it was a suitable primary income. My degree is in 3d animation and I didnt hate it but I definitely felt it wasnt my passion so after school I worked here and there till I decided to be a yoga teacher. Practicing yoga made me feel more clarity and inspired me to do my artwork just for me and I started sharing on social media. Then unexpectedly people started reaching out wanting to pay to have artwork done. Most of my clients found me on twitter (although now I get little to no action on there). I ended up with a few clients that kept coming back and slowly gained more popularity on instagram where most of my new clients find me these days. Now yoga is my side gig and I illustrate as my primary income. The best thing now is I have old clients from the twitter days who are writers and just like me they have grown a lot and are doing bigger projects so they reach out. It's really cool when that happens cause it feels like we are growing together. It's all about building those relationships with the people who appreciate what you do!

[@gabbaby]

@@maggiemctoon3018 oh I see! What a coincidence, I'm actually studying for a degree in animation. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, it means a lot to me:D

[@maggiemctoon3018]

@@gabbaby haha cool! Well even though I didnt end up an animator the stuff I learned was incredibly valuable! Have fun!

[@DaveGreco]

Thanks so much for sharing that is amazing! ahhhh i love hearing this!

[@dzjavat]

sir Dave, once again, thank you for sharing all this !

[@ele6312]

Thank you so much! This was the message needed, I'm starting college next year and I've been feeling kinda worried about it. But this really helped me

[@oiiister]

I'm almost 18 and I'm currently doing commission work for album covers and that type of stuff. But I don't know if that's what i want to do in the future. I feel like i could be successful, i have the drive for improvement, but i really wanna work in the art industry and I'm honestly very confused as to what path I'll be taking, because my main focus currently is illustration work and concept development i guess. I don't have a theme in my art yet, too- and i feel like i will figure my theme out eventually but the uncertainty is nerve wracking. :')

[@nathanmadaarts9736]

Thanks Dave....really encouraged me..I was panicking about opening commissions, and now after watching your video...you've inspired me to go for it...so thank u soo much...jus need to figure out how I'l get customers

[@Lonystal]

I really want to work as a concept artist, animator or work in a game company. Too bad there's 0 perspective for this type of stuff in my country :/

[@cynthiaobligeasmr]

Off topic but thank you Jacob for showing me this artist and beautiful art 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joeywheeler2771]

Dave, you mentioned making a huge leap with your portfolio your junior year once obtaining a tablet. I am currently going into my senior year and have been worried about producing enough volume of work within the time I have left. When you were going into your last couple years of school, was there a certain goal you set for yourself in producing work to prepare you for the industry? Between other things in life, and battling procrastination, I find myself with a lot of anxiety worrying if I will have enough quality work to show when seeking jobs. Do you think there is a reasonable amount of pieces I should strive to produce each week/month before stepping into the industry?

[@NateDaRyuu]

wow youre dealing with the windows ink circle thing for this whole time?

[@artofcodeystevenson7758]

Congratulations on 100K Subs Dave! 🤘🏽🎉🎊 And great informative video dude!

[@schrodingerscat6990]

i live in a third world country. im still thinking whether i should do it. Art careers here especially full time jobs have a tendency to give really tight deadlines, pay dirt cheap, and forced unpaid overtime. I might try to find a way to get better and make myself useful but for now I'm still thinking whether I should quit.

[@Timi_Arts]

Thank you this helped and I really love your art style

[@IMSOLOLLED]

Dave, just to let you know, this video almost saved my life from being depressed and lost in life. I'm an artist myself and I graduated 1 year ago from design and I have still not found a full time job in art, even though it is my main goal atm. This video gave me so many options and encouraged me to pursue my dream on becoming a concept artist or comic artist. Thank you!

[@ashw547]

Amazing video with good helpful information! Ive been hearing a lot about asset work you can do for games (like icons and interface) as a career path and being a skin designer for games? I thought those were interesting ones I just found out about- Oh and I cant forget- Congrats on the 100K milestone!

[@DaveGreco]

Glad you enjoyed it! Your the best ash!

[@emiliennejames8465]

This helped me a lot thanks for inspiring me to take action in art

[@indorianshell]

I kinda want to be a story board artist And I’m glad there are other people in the same situation as me, My parents are very strict (especially my mom) and prefer the money before the enjoyment and that doesn’t help at all because I think they are just anxious and doesn’t know that much about art. At least my dad supports me at 100% but I feel like he just prefer that I do traditional art like. And If someone sees this, can you help me please ?

[@KattsCreativeCrochetCorner]

Man I'm just trying to get out of my warehouse job... I was fortunate to be show my work to one of the higher ups and they worked with me on doing some logo design and even commissioned my 1st art piece.. ^^ Now I got a bug, got a vision that I'm trying to push for. Logo Design, Illustration... and I also want to do comic work... I hope Denver "Comi-con" (it got renamed) comes back and I'm hoping to have a portfolio ready to show off :)

[@DaveGreco]

You can do it! Yeah it just takes a little seed to plant.. and if you keep going, I have no doubt you will get where you need to go.

[@ricardometaka5233]

Thank you for informing me on this knowledge

[@ineslima7595]

You inspire me! Thank you Dave

[@Ghost-hd5cu]

Is there a speedpaint of the thumbnaill its so pretty :0 nice job! always love your videos and your work T~T its too good

[@gabrielruizaraujo2714]

Thanks, Dave, really opened my options!

[@NaturalEmblem]

The link to the brushes doesn't work :(

[@yofu2969]

I like drawing but I also like money so I’ll be aiming to be a really good storyboard artist since in LA salary is around $2,000 per week, it’ll be hard af but I’ll still give it my all.

[@DaveGreco]

you got this!

[@yofu2969]

Dave Greco no sh*t, I’ve been working my ass off for 2 years straight, there’s bound to be results sooner or later, I’m heading to college next year on an animation program, ( I prefer illustration but learning more about animation would make me flexible as an artist and I’d be able to accept more job offers- jeez it’s so much work.... I’ll manage though. 👌🏼✨

[@MrDarkSeth666]

Well I'm 28 this year and I just started to drawing as an complete beginner. In the future I would love to make money this way (as an artist), but I'm afraid I started too late for being professional artist + I always want to be at least very good with things I do, and for now I can't see myself to catching up to people who started with their teenage years, or even earlier. I hope there will be a place for me in game dev for making concept arts, or something smiliar.

[@DJake1992]

it takes a long time but not a lifetime

[@Pretear521]

It's never too late to start art, people nowadays open their own stores and do commissions and just that is enough to provide income and always have that creativity. Just get tour foundation solid and your not that far behind everyone.

[@peculiarcanine9443]

i know i'm late to the party with commenting on this video, but i'd like to ask Can you still enjoy art once you make it a career? everywhere I go, all I hear is people losing their passion because they tried to make it a job. I'm afraid of the same happening to my art. That the thing i used to love will end up as just a chore and that i won't have the passion or motivation to work on the projects that i've been building up to for years now with my art.

[@mn_art7365]

What tablet do you recommend if you want to try one with screen, but you don't have a lot of money??

[@joeywheeler2771]

Huion is a good brand that is significantly cheaper. Also, looking at a refurbished IPad Pro and installing Procreate is a good option, considering how much support and development Procreate has been gaining. 1st generation IPad Pros can go for like $250 refurbished.

[@venice7493]

XP-Pen are pretty cheap too for what they are. I am gonna buy my first one (XP-Pen Pen display 15.6) for 375€. There are of course cheaper.

[@eaudrey5323]

I also recommend xp pen's screen display i think they also give free stand for it ,, the only problem with huion is you need to be careful not to drop your pen because it is really fragile

[@venice7493]

@@eaudrey5323 yeah i was, at first, wanting a huion ( HUION Kamvas Pro 13 Digitizer to be exact) so I did my research as always. Many reviews i saw on KZbin weren't that good but when i went into deeper research ( I was asking people on discord their experience with that pen display) and many people told me about how the colors sucked,like instead of blue it was purple-ish and then i just stopped looking for huion cuz that pen display I think it was their cheapest one (420€).

[@seanpaints]

Traditional publishers are pushing illustrated graphic novels like crazy nowadays, problem is at the end of the day the pay is pretty low for the amount of work. I'm trying to do children's books and fine art landscapes!

[@alabaster3535]

My dream is to someday become a full time freelance artist. Hopefully move to other country (Japan is my biggest goal) and live just from my art. But for starters as soon as I feel confident in my art I will look a job as a concept artist, and build a career from that

[@jamjamsandwichh2458]

I’m about to get my associates at my community college in the summer this year and by the fall i plan to transfer to a university. Though I still don’t know exactly where I should go in the field, especially watching so many videos about concept art and how fast you must produce. Personally I’m good in every medium but I’m a slow painter so I feel like I wouldn’t make it in this field sometimes😔

[@carzia_speed2235]

SAME GIRL !!!!!!

[@lanongphichit2003]

I want to be an illustration in digital and maybe start 2d animation, but I only have background in fine art but I want to do digital but since I have limitations like paralysis in left hand I don't how I going to do it.

[@salvatorelovecchio3563]

Hi, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am thinking to study digital art and get a degree, but I am kind of scared as I don't know what I love to do. Or better I love drawing, no matter what it is, just sometimes I am out of imagination and that concerns me.

[@rockkkkkification]

But are aren't most of these options limited to certain countries only.

[@taragrace2928]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@alanageswararao3730]

Hey Dave ! I'm just started out freelancing please do a video on this particular topic freelancing and how to deal with any clients and how to communicate with them properly please do a video 🙏

[@viktorpurnoch]

Dave can I ask you please, what resolution of canvas did you use for this drawing? Btw super video.

[@stxrryvic]

Does anyone know what's the difference between concept art and Illustration?? trying to figure out what I wanna do in the future

[@paincilxiii]

Damn! I missed the chance of getting your brushes for free. I was at the point of downloading it last Friday. :(

[@pitadie4174]

So I’m going to go to Ringling as well, I’m going to go in with illustration major because I’m trying to be a concept artist, with there be good opportunities for what I’m trying to become there?

[@annivilus9618]

This is really, REALLY helpful! Thank you so much

[@markghammartist]

Its a dream of mine to have a career with my artwork .. for now im grinding social media everyday and painting as much as possible. one day....

[@paulessenson7920]

Still the toughest decision I'm trying to make in my life is what direction I'm meant to aim with my art...too much freedom can be a curse sometimes.

[@kid7062]

Hey Dave, I’m currently enrolled in Syracuse University’s illustration program for a BFA. I start my first year in a few weeks. I’ve been thinking of staying here for two years and then transferring from the university to an art school. Ringling is one of my top choices to transfer to but I don’t know if I have the money for it. I was wondering if you could maybe tell me a little about your experience with the school, what it has to offer, connections I can make, and would it be worth transferring.

[@hellen1782]

HOW exactly do I get a job tho, there where I live is almost impossible, I'm thinking to explore more abroad but don't know how exactly, I wanna study psychology but want to do art beside that

[@Feyrerei]

Are these brushes the same as the one available for download? Also I'm in my 30s trying to really get serious about my art career, this was very helpful!

[@arhl5276]

Great vid. No more Clip studio paint? I was looking forward to see more of you work with CSP for illustrations.

[@DaveGreco]

I'll be using it from time to time still!

[@sulaimankhan1284]

What about toy companies? Is there still a demand for concept artists in the toy industry? Asking because I watched Netflix’s “The Toys That Made Us,” and listened to the concept artists that created He-Man.

[@RhiowMeow]

Great video Dave,

[@DaveGreco]

You're the best!

[@clairesnlee]

I love to draw and read. I wanted to become an author but I realized that I want to pursue art as a career. I still can’t decide any tips? :(

[@reggied.8771]

Awesome, thank you for the advice!

[@ericaviloria6443]

I can't download the brushes, can anyone help me?

[@DaveGreco]

Dropbox is giving issues.. keep trying.. people seem to get the link to work later.. idk what is going on :/

[@ericaviloria6443]

@@DaveGreco Thank you 😊

[@azae00Vids]

I would love to have a career with my artwork .. for now I just create KZbin vids .. lol

[@xiii4136]

I studied fashion design and I always try to illustrate my designs like concept arts? Was never taught about digital art in detail so I am self-learning. I realized I wanna do costume designs for game characters. How would you recommend I start?

[@t-shunyah2905]

I am currently a high school student but freelance already and I see my future really uncertain. I am not satisfied with my artwork and I am afraid when the time will come and I have to find a job my skills are still not enough. Dream about working on MTG and that sort of thing so my portfolio mostly consists of illustrations. I also have that problem that I mostly draw animals and anthros and really need more human art. And of course, I want to achieve a more realistic style and that frustrates me most. Have half a year to skill up and graduate before I will actually do something about my career

[@noobantimonitor1014]

What's your ig

[@t-shunyah2905]

@@noobantimonitor1014 i am not sure if it is polite and allowed but it is @shunyahrt

[@maxineasbury2566]

What are the brushes you like in clip studio?

[@flayyr]

I'm a hobbyist and I'm way on the younger side, but I've gotten opportunities even then. It's always good to try and share your work and be open to those chances -- you never know where it could come from. The art industry these days is massive; there's room to accommodate so many diverse interests for just about anyone at varying stages of their art journey. Nonetheless, I keep striving to improve and take my work to the next level. Thanks for the awesome video Dave!

[@orfiarts]

I'm going to university for illustration and animation soon.But while it's still summer, I want to get into casual game art(for mobile games).Maybe someone will say that mobile games are trash, but honestly, why wouldn't you do this if there's a demand?Some artists really hate mobile games because it's for the sake of money.As if anything in this world isn't.☠️

[@Lmaxter500]

Not able to access your brushes for some reason, the dropbox link 404s

[@linestopaper]

Nice video, Dave, thanks again!

[@mateusgoncalvesdasilva8381]

I'm an ambitious beish who wants to paint fabulous splash arts. I just need to learn how to... Could you make a video talking a little bit about splash art please?

[@DaveGreco]

I think that is definately something we could discuss in the future!

[@mateusgoncalvesdasilva8381]

@@DaveGreco yaaay :D

[@saionjisan]

Can someone please explain me what is the work of a visual designer? Is it the same of a concept artist?

[@kristinpittman7784]

I'm a graphic artists (who has recently begun to dabble in digital artists). My focus is book cover design for indie authors. There is a huge need for illustrators in the indie book cover design market. Especially character illustrations.

[@AlexisSanchezArt]

How do you find jobs and gigs in the indie book industry?

[@ThePartTimeShow]

hey dave, love your work. I am trying to download the brushes from the link in the description but I get a "404 file not found" message

[@kennyma4904]

Is it going to be hard to follow an gaming art career in college if my art skill is not as good?

[@riotfist9747]

Damn wish I saw this 2 years ago when the pandemic started, now I'm 22, and my art skills are subpar. I'm gonna work really hard in the next two years, so I can attempt to make up the debate.