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

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Thinking on how to become a full time artist? Or simply starting your career in illustration. In this video I share the 3 steps I followed to quit my job to become an illustrator that might help you when building your illustration career or when working as a freelance illustrator.
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This is my first video upload and it’s all about my path into starting with illustration. I’m also including some tips or steps I went through that I think might be helpful if someone is thinking of having a creative business or thinking about how to start. I cover a bit of different ways to make money as an illustrator at the beginning.
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In the video I share a bit of my background as well, where I studied illustration & Arts, something about how I managed to achieve financial stability to a point where I was able to earn enough from my illustration and quit my job at that time (I also talk a bit about the topics of my future videos)
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Check out my other videos:
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◉ ETSY For Artists: • ETSY FOR ARTISTS TIPS ...
◉ Social Media for Artists: • SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ARTIS...
◉ How I became an illustrator: • BUILDING YOUR ILLUSTRA...
◉ Illustration Tutorial about how to use color: • ILLUSTRATION Tutorial:...
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@AsiaOrlando 2 года назад

Check My Digital Illustration Online Class here 👉 geni.us/uqeu - I will teach how to illustrate step by step using, from finding inspiration, defining color and style all the way to the final artwork. It's for Procreate or any other tool like Photoshop or Affinity Designer

@Amcintosh0217 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@ArtBusinesswithNess 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@garrettviewegh677 Год назад

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 4 года назад

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

@soft_threads 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@soft_threads 3 года назад

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

@LisaCulton 3 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

Thank you so much Lisa :)

@wandererclarisse 3 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Creativity is so rewarding!

@ArAnkitKumar 4 года назад

Same here ma'am, plz subscribe my channel also

@JJDK485 3 года назад

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

@Tanya_Vazh 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@saja. 2 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@anaofelia1609 3 года назад

Thank you! Your video was very inspiring.

@biabri7471 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 🤗

@cy_7344 3 года назад

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

@joannet.2653 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experiences and motivation!

@Andrea-dc2jc 2 года назад

This is so beautiful makes me cry

@StillArts Год назад

Hi, Asia thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

@lunarhm3242 2 года назад

so beautiful..thank u

@itsdaksha 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@beyza4263 Год назад

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

@littlepinkpebble 2 года назад

gonna listen now thanks for posting !

@a.dob.7300 3 года назад

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

@tahahamza9338 3 года назад

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

@berelopez6098 3 года назад

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

@jc4196 2 года назад

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

@rosaleeparker5869 3 года назад

Thank you for the encouragement

@matacervinkova8480 3 года назад

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

@Ernecio06 3 года назад

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

@likejass 3 года назад

really inspiring ...thanks for sharing 👏

@merryive 3 года назад

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@eliestrations4906 3 года назад

Best intro ever! Wonderful 🙌❤️

@creativereflux4336 3 года назад

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

@wangyingqiao 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@j.t.s8618 2 года назад

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

@corgicorn8216 2 года назад

really helpful vid! thank you so much

@mariaribo. 3 года назад

Just what I needed to hear! Thanks!!

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

So great to hear Maria :)

@aSmaOriGinalArt 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@arvillamaedesigns 3 года назад

Super inspiring thank you

@CreArlenis 3 года назад

Thanks for the advices. Im starting in this path 🤩

@chukwumaudokporo2586 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@katavanova3785 3 года назад

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

@MakeArtBae Год назад

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

@rheab8047 3 года назад

Love your vibe.

@AthreyaChidambi 3 года назад

Very sensible advice! Thank you!

@otaviosantosdealbuquerque 2 года назад

Thank you! These are really helpful 🙏🏼

@Landphoo 3 года назад

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

@nataliatamayovelez3288 3 года назад

Thank you! You are amazing!!!!

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

Thank you so much Natalia :)

@esarts6744 3 года назад

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

@technicianartist2565 3 года назад

yes, it is inspiring. thank you again

@riccardozottarel9978 3 года назад

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

@Gemmavisuals 4 года назад

Wow. Thanks for this

@chelonyscreativechannel 3 года назад

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

@4AloneInTheRain4 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

So glad that it helped Lauren! :)

@Sogandganj 2 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 2 года назад

Great to hear that 🙏🏼

@sylviat9825 2 года назад

I really like your style of illustration!

@Skyygems 3 года назад

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.

@pretapapierstudio839 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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!!! 🌿🌟

@karlasanders7263 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@DennisCNolasco 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your story Asia.

@lefish5277 Год назад

Thanks for this video

@zein_vzfh 2 года назад

Thanks so much ❤

@Voiusea 3 года назад

Thank you so so much.

@rachel_patrick 3 года назад

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

@anushasantosh5647 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

I’m super happy that it helped 😊

@studiolisa8352 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@aytankhanbayli1039 3 года назад

Thank u! ❤️

@alinarusso5747 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@dorajene5854 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@monio.9444 3 года назад

I'm glad you made it!

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

Thanks 🙏🏼

@gabrielarivera6876 4 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

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

@cavavale3183 3 года назад

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

@bingmict7584 3 года назад

thank you for making this video

@wildgreyz5278 Год назад

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

@rachelscottart6908 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@AluizioRosa234 3 года назад

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 :)

@danielapollehn6604 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@user-cq1tp8hw9c 3 года назад

You are so nice! Thank you a lot!

@manga626 3 года назад

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.

@zukiswamtwalo8233 3 года назад

This was really inspiring ❤️.

@MakeArtBae Год назад

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!

@MikiTeenageAnarchy 3 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

Don’t feel discouraged 🤗

@roohinizamzai5601 3 года назад

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

@nancye7520 Год назад

Thanks!

@freelancerbelle5986 3 года назад

OMG Nice video!

@fabiolabonghifineart Год назад

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.

@gc6497 3 года назад

I love your channel and art. I think you are a nice person

@heysselg.3993 3 года назад

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing 👍

@raylaroc1096 4 года назад

Hi asia! I am SO glad that you made your RU-vid 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 4 года назад

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!💛

@kikibrownie1374 3 года назад

I love the earings😍

@katharinahaller5009 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 🌿

@maimohamed3590 3 года назад

I'm glad I found this😍👌✨👏

@ablaplays 3 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 3 года назад

Thank you so much, so happy to hear that 😊

@creatiiion0003 4 года назад

this helped me out alot ! thank u so much !

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

Thank you so much to you for watching!:)

@BluuKiss 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 👍🏼

@a_k_a_c 3 года назад

so many thank u :)

@Victoria-fl4cs 2 года назад

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

@AsiaOrlando 2 года назад

Thank you so much Victoria :) glad that helped

@hannahvangoor3238 4 года назад

Love this video! Thanks for posting!

@AsiaOrlando 4 года назад

Thanks Hannah for watching 🤗

@ExpressivelyYannaMarie 3 года назад

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