HOW I QUIT MY JOB TO BECOME A FULL-TIME FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR + Q&A + SPEEDPAINT 👩🏼‍🎨

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Hi guys!! In this video I talk about how and why I quit my job and decided to become a full-time freelance illustrator and I answer some of your most frequently asked questions at the end. If you prefer reading (or if you don't understand my English haha) you can head over to my blog here: www.sara-faber.com/journal/.
While talking I realised that there is so much more to say about that, but I had to try and keep it short for this video. So if you have more questions which I haven't answered in this video, feel free to let me know in the comments down below.
Love, Sara
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@Weallstink965 6 лет назад

Hearing success stories like these motivates me so much!😻😻 eek!😸

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Yay you can do it!

@superdopelynamedperson2505 3 года назад

Maybe it's a glimpse into your future

@NickyWiehe 5 лет назад

I started freelancing right out of college, and quickly realized how difficult it was. So major props to doing what you love! I have a 9-5 now and some part of me misses freelance, so maybe I'll make the transition back to freelance again one day. Wonderful video, very inspiring

@lalalalaaAa123 6 лет назад

Go girl!! I'm an actor, not an illustrator, but it was so interesting to hear how freelancing in visual art is so similar to performance art. Once you can do it full time, it's so worth the struggle! Keep it up!!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thats so true! It's all worth it in the end. Its so cool that you can also be a full time actor, keep it up!:)

@MeowMeowKapow 6 лет назад

"My art journey" is ALWAYS an interesting subject, and yours is no exception. I briefly worked for another company doing art, and also learned that it just... wasn't for me. It was such a bad experience that it totally turned me off from art for YEARS.... But now I'm back! Making videos, art, and learning more and more that there is life outside of working for others. I'm completely jealous of the self-employment role models you had around you because I just turned thirty and only now have realized that not working for others is an option. I'm glad you worked past your fear, because there's so much of it to be had in this life.... but I've found that if something terrifies you, you should run head first towards it because it's usually the best possible path.

@paintingtheskykingdom9005 5 лет назад

So true, and to help put even your situation in perspective, I will tell you mine. I hope you don't mind, perhaps it is just for me that I am writing this out. But I really feel for you and know how hard that must have been to be so discouraged to turn away from art completely for many years. I did this too.... basically my whole life until really a few months ago. But, yes Sara is young but still a good person to learn from - for not only following ones' heart to do art but to reach success and to be independent as well! So, not only was I not encouraged to consider self- employment, I wasn't even encouraged to pursue art in any way. So guess what ... at the age of 60, yes 60 (wow that is so ancient!) I'm going for art/ illustration full on. - I am like a teenager in my abilities, but it is all I love to do, so, I am just drawing and painting daily and trying to learn, and never even had a job in a creative of in anyway pleasant situation at all (I worked as a nurse - ICU, er, etc. etc... some challenge and knowledge of helping initially, but really hard and draining after a short time, especially with my innate aesthetics) So , i do not mean to disregard your discomfort at where you are now and where you want to be, but I want you to not be too frustrated with your age. You can be where you want to go, and while it may not come instantly, it will come. Today, we are really all so lucky to have the internet, (as long as it stays open!) because we can learn the truth here - that it is not silly and impossible to get a job doing art, nor is it silly and impossible to work as your own boss. I only learned this because of all the young artist (mostly) on youtube and instagram). I have seen several artist go from awkward beginning artist to 1st class artist with good income. So you can imagine at my age people think I'm not all there to be focusing on art so much (except not my Instagram art friends - who likely all think I am 20 something) and having faith that I will one day at least make some money at it. If not for was several artists on youtube who not only talked about success really being a matter of drawing and focusing on learning your art daily - rather than it being a magical talent from birth, that allowed me to believe it was possible. Really, I had no choice any longer, because it is just all I want to do and seem able to do, although I still work to bring in the funds. But it is true, the more I work at the art, the better I get and it may take time yet, but at least I am doing what i love and there is some hope that maybe within a few years It will supplement my income. If not for the other artist I have come across on youtube and Instagram I would still be wondering why I was cursed with a love of drawing and painting and have no talent. But now,I know, that all you need is the desire and drive to draw and paint daily and to work and improve, and this it all that is needed, At any age! (sorry for running on, but hope you or someone gets a little from it)

@kyonas6047 4 года назад

Thank that will help me alot and Your videos so great 💞💞

@harriet1467 5 лет назад

Wow! Saw your vid yesterday abt sticker making and had me immediately subscribed to your channel. 😀 You are such an inspiration. I just lost my job as a product designer too few weeks ago due to company cutting cost. But since i want freedom and do what i love, ill continue to draw and do freelance work too. 😀 more power to you and us all. 😊

@yaavke 6 лет назад

this video is amazing, it really covered questions i had and made me just want to be an illustrator even more! 🎨 thank you so much for posting this!! 💞🌈

@davidbunting9709 6 лет назад

It's always so inspiring to see an artist just go out and get it done!

@MatStarv 6 лет назад

You have the absolute best narration voice and video style!! I love this soooo much! Listened/watched whilst working on a commission piece of my own :3 I am 27 and have just finished a contract with the university I did grad school at and am building up my own portfolio/online presence in hopes of making art a more significant part of my own income. I've been doing a few commissions a year for the past 4 years consistently, though I'd done a few in my mid-teens as well. Pet portraits have been my focus! I absolutely love your work and your style! Congrats on your successes so far! You deserve them :)

@annavongphonthong5003 5 лет назад

This motivates me so much ♡ I'm always hard on myself , telling myself I'm not good enough. I'm also very shy and have social anxiety.

@bowlsandplants 6 лет назад

i love you sister! :)❤️ it’s cute that you‘ve mentioned me when you talked about who is independent and who has its own company ❤️ i love you and i miss you! :)❤️ - you’re so inspirational and to be honest - i absolutely admire you (& i don’t say it just because you’re my sister) keep doing what you love:) & this video is amazing😍 you could be a professional video editor as well because the way you edit your videos is just wow!😍❤️ send you much love from home❤️❤️❤️

@kerstinxo 6 лет назад

Love this 💕 This gave me hope and encouragement when i decide to start my illustration account and shop. Thank you!!😄

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thats amazing!! I am so happy it inspired you!! 💛

@AncaPoraIllustration 6 лет назад

I am so glad i found your channel . and i love your story. I am slowly building my audience once step at a time while working a full time job and i hope i will have the courage to take the freelancing way one day. Your illustration style is amazing and everything you said in this video is very helpful. Thank you and best of luck

@LAMMMMMM 6 лет назад

yes would love to know more about how you find your niche and how you market it! Thanks again for sharing this, you're honestly amazing and the fact you are willing to share your experience really make a difference! xxxxx

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

THANK YOU! ✨ I might make a video about it since it would have been helpful for me when I started:)

@markusvangent6452 5 лет назад

Du bist die größte Inspiration für mich und ich habe schon so viel von dir gelernt ♡♡ deine Videos sind einfach goals

@jiae0416 5 лет назад

your voice is so calm and nice.. and i love your story :) I find myself in the same situation, only that i lost this drawing fever due to oppose of my parents about the idea of quitting a nicely paid stable job. its good to have someone supporting for your dream .. i wish i had that.. anyways, love your video and your drawings!

@juliasartmark2828 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience, I love hearing about illustrators and what they did before making the leap to full time artist.

@stillaroundart 5 лет назад

So so glad I found you channel. I’m just getting started so this is so helpful

@riba.radaranlage 4 года назад

Videos like these motivated me to start my own art channel! Thanks for the inspiration and great content! :)

@katiedraws 2 года назад

So good to hear your story and how you got started. Thank you! :)

@taylorswiftglxw 11 месяцев назад

Gurl! I am a fan!!! Keep up the awesome work!!❤🎉

@essjaye1452 6 лет назад

Hey Sara I want to be doing exactly what you’re doing so just wanted to say you are a huge inspiration and one of my freelance illustration heroes (or heroines 😊) people like you give me hope that I can make art as a living too because I totally relate to feeling constricted by the standard 9-5 office job which is what I have currently. Not to say I’m not greatful for this job as I know it’ll get me where I want to be eventually but I hear you when you say the freelance life is more liberating! I hope you can keep doing this for the rest of your life and wish you all the best in the world! :)

@katherineponce3665 6 лет назад

I randomly play this from my youtube feed and it was what I need to hear right now at this point in my life, I work as a uiux designer and I totally left behind my passion for illustration. When I was in uni I really love illustration, I've always have insecurities about myself and my art so I didn't go for it as a career... so I started working full time as uiux and I completely forgot about illustration... and I think that's the reason why I'm feeling so sad and a little miserable in my life. So hearing you, gave me hope and I want to make the same decision as you, quit my job and looking foward to make a life with illustration. Thanks for all the inspiring words in your video, keep it up! you're awesome

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Wow thank you for your message - I can 100% relate! I think I forgot to talk about this in this video but I was also feeling sad because I neglected illustration for so long. And I - just like you - wasn't confident with my art so I went for another career instead in the beginning of my "work life". But don't feel ashamed for your art, it is definitely a career and it is possible to make a sustainable income with it. It can be hard in the beginning when you start out fresh but you can totally start it on the side of your UX/UI job, and once it gets more stable you can go full in :) Keep it up girl! :) 💛

@taverlyn 4 года назад

Katherine Ponce I’m on the exact same boat as you; miserable in uiux. The ui part is fine,my art is good enough for it,but I am not good enough in concept art so I’m stuck doing ui. UX bores/annoys me to death. I’m on the verge of quitting my job bc I hate this career path ...nice salary but miserable 9 hrs a day. I too stumbled on this channel and really want to be my own boss at running my own little shop selling stickers and illustrations. But it’s so scary....bc the little shops market is so saturated...I’m so scared of not having anything unique enough to offer

@MDCampbell 6 лет назад

New subscriber, Sara and excited to find your channel. I'm fairly new to RU-vid, as I've been at it for about a year, but I've been a freelance illustrator for about 30 years, combined with graphic design as well. I understand the exhausted feeling, as even now, I STILL do work into the evening, and with 4 teens, life is always a challenge! lol! Glad to find your channel and looking forward to seeing more of your work. Cheers! :)

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Wow thank you so much!! Its amazing you have 30 years of experience in the industry, still the work only gets more and more:) But thats a good sign though ☺️ I am happy you like my videos!! Thank you for your nice message and have a great day :)

@danielasora536 6 лет назад

I just found your channel through my suggested video list and what a great channel I found, I love your style of illustration and your story is so inspiring. I can't wait to see more of your videos!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Aww thank you so so much!!

@JazzyFlowers 6 лет назад

Yess girl, preach! Thank you for sharing 💕🌸

@audreychal 5 лет назад

Je découvre ta chaîne et ton travail, j'aime beaucoup ton univers et ta personnalité, tu es très inspirante ! je te souhaite une belle continuation 😍

@alkavijay007 6 лет назад

So much information..❤️ Thank u for sharing your experience. This is so inspiring!

@anganas1284 6 лет назад

Thankyou Sarah for this video. You are awesome! More power to you 😘

@allen8iluminada 6 лет назад

You want ALL the goods in life. You go Girl!!! It is totally possible with hard work. :)

@evis_heartbeat7284 6 лет назад

Du bist sooooo talentiert 😍😍😍!!! Ich liebe deinen Malstil ❤️

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Aww danke! 😍

@beamantel1926 4 года назад

Thank you Sara for doing this!!!!

@dupaul5429 3 года назад

This is truly an inspirational story. Never give up on your dreams!!

@mpi8335 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. That's a massive inspiration for all entrepreneurs. Lots of love

@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel 6 лет назад

Yep, I'm in product design too. I'd love to try and get them to aggree to work location independent. I don't need to be stuck in an office to make art for products. and sadly, my hours are 8-5 not 9-5

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Oh I feel you! Thats exactly what I thought! And actually my creativity is better when I am outside of an office environment! That was a really big reason for me to make the jump!

@lynnevorpagel9367 5 лет назад

cetriya's Art n Comics Channel \

@deardira 6 лет назад

sara you inspire me, like, a lot!

@planetaireee 6 лет назад

Really cool video Sara! :) thanks for sharing this info! good luck with everything ;)

@malakbesharah 6 лет назад

I love that soo much!! You are super inspiring and amazing!!❤😍😊💫

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you! 😍

@MargueritesArt 4 года назад

Thank you for creating this video. It was very encouraging and you seem to be very sweet. Much success. I love your art!

@MaryZoles 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your experience! Good luck with all your future endeavors 🌿✌🏻🤩

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you so so much!! 💛

@ngocdoan6111 4 года назад

U inspired me a lot ☺️. I have started as a freelance illustrator recently and I found ur channel.

@minusv.singhs 6 лет назад

Yes please another video about finding what you wanted to illustrate!

@mandaloouise 6 лет назад

I'm in love with your videos! They are so helpful, i'm in a similar position i'm an illustrator but i'm just starting out. Thanks for the tips :) Your work is lovely

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Yay I am happy you like my video! Good luck with your new path, I wish you all the best !! ☺️

@KendraLock 5 лет назад

You have become so successful and you should begin to feel confident. Enjoy hearing the truth about how hard you worked to get where you are. I have always been an entrepreneur and have always been self employed but the most difficulty I have is marketing and social media! Thank you so much for this video. I look forward to more.

@primelineadvertising5650 6 лет назад

I understand what you feel. My goals too is to be independent and work on my own after 2 years. Thank you for inspiring me to follow what I really want for my self! :)

@p4u1inaa 3 года назад

oh no, i'm 2 years late🙈 but i'm so happy this was in my recommended ! you are super inspiring🤩

@magorzatarydlewska4781 6 лет назад

Such a big inspiration and motivation. Thanks! X

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Aw thank you!!! 😭😍

@Drawnimagination 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video, it’s super inspiring. I’m starting to take my art more seriously now, thanks to artists like yourself who show their art. 😍💖💜. Good luck, you’ll do great 👍🏾

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Aw thats amazing!! Thank you! And keep going :)

@kimberleywatson5077 2 года назад

Dads free

@evatupker9284 5 лет назад

So inspiring. Thank you so much, you're amazing :)

@AshleyCherie22 6 лет назад

Thanks for this! I'm like on the shore and trying to get in the same boat as you. I love creating so much. This is really encouraging me to keep going.

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

I am so happy about your message! Thank you and good luck to you, you can do it!! 💛

@AshleyCherie22 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@MichelleCoxPhotography 5 лет назад

Congratulations on making a transition!!

@kaiselinquen Год назад

wow love this video 🎉

@loxiuli 6 лет назад

Yaaayy !❤❤ you are so inspirational

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you! :)

@AnaGonzalez-fk2dn 5 лет назад

This video is just what I needed 💕 I also studied business but I just dont feel thats exactly what I want to do and also my parents are Selfemployed so I've always had the idea of being an independent illustrator💕 Your video was very inspiring. Hopefully some day I could do the same.

@keshnadonia 5 лет назад

Oh I love that you are left handed too!!!! Do you have a video sharing your set up?

@lavanyam2892 6 лет назад

thanks for sharing this with us! Yours is a very inspiring journey :)

@basiakwiecinska832 5 лет назад

It is so inspiring😁😁 Thank you! I have the similar problem now

@omikabajaj 5 лет назад

I love your videos so so so much!

@divyeshchavda4799 6 лет назад

This video inspire me alot.. 💓👌🏻

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Yaaaay !! ☺️

@hillmeli 6 лет назад

Your art is so cute...I know why people are attracted to it...and there is a quality of shyness in the characters you create. They are a reflection of you.

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Wow thank you so much! Guess thats true, even though I never thought about that :)

@EsmeeHeebing 6 лет назад

I just found your youtube channel through this video and first WOW I love your art. The whole style and fibe is so nice and lovely. Very inspirational! Second I wanted to react on this video. I just started this whole creative journey since January and begin getting more serious with making stuff and learning new things this summer after I graduated university. I am 21 atm and working as a product developer in an office and girl I CAN RELATE. Sure the work is ok, I don't mind the job (and the steady salary) but I hate that I am not passionate about it. In the end I don't feel like I am doing this for me and I really want to build something myself. So I am working on that. This summer I also started in instagram and now have a youtube that is slowly growing while I am figuring out what I like to do and make. And I am doing it on the side next to this fulltime office job. I feel like I am just where you were a couple years ago and it is so inpirational to see you do this. I really hope one day I am ready to take this step as well. I keep telling myself if I just keep practising, I will keep growing and then one day I will be ready. Doesn't matter how long it will take. I am only 21 plenty of time left. So what was I trying to say? Just that I felt very inspirated by you. THANKS

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

OMG THANK YOU!!! Wow its crazy how similar our path is! 🤯 It's awesome that you listened to your inner self and act on it! That's how you grow! Keep rocking! 💛

@libertylowman 2 года назад

Yes please go into detail about how you knew what you wanted to draw

@checkitoutwithcarmella-t1526 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing. It is very helpful.

@RalphCifra 6 лет назад

SUBSCRIBED!!!! I love your videos!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you so much!! 😍

@SOFIAAAA 6 лет назад

your illustrations are so cute, thanks for sharing your story. I want to take that step to become a freelance artist too, that would be a dream :)

@chocooreo8097 6 лет назад

This is so inspiring! Its my dream to be a freelance illustrator, its nice to know that it IS achievable! Instagram is so helpful, the art community is amazing!

@navitasaxena7649 5 лет назад

Love you Sara I have subscribed to your channel when I first saw your stickers using procreate and circuit love from India😘😘😘

@carolinafreire7898 6 лет назад

I like your video! ❤️ Please tell us more about how you find your illustration style! Thanks! 👏🏻

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you! And thank you for the video suggestion:)

@melondick 6 лет назад

(Goodluck with your business and thanks for sharing your videos and art life with us!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you so so much! 💛

@OFFTOROADVLOG 5 лет назад

Congrats to you... i been doing art since I was 6 yo, i stop in high school and college, then i have a job i realize to go back what its me.

@divyeshchavda4799 6 лет назад

You are an amazing artist I've been ever seen. Keep sharing your artworks with us..by the way this video gives me answers of my many questions. Yeah I don't ask any questions but I had that in mind.. 😅😍👌🏻💓👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Oh thats great, thank you so much! I am happy it answered some of your questions!

@francito3343 6 лет назад

your story is very inspiring!

@kattkins8697 5 лет назад

I love the way you talk :)

@nancycasanas9571 4 года назад

Hi new subscriber here! ❤❤ love your vlogs 😍 im inspired. Fan here from Philippines

@RedilyCircus 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot for this video ! I don't know why, but the fact that it is in English is more convincing for me in comparison with a video in my mother tongue (French). It's super weird to feel that way ahah. Anyway, thank you a lot fort this

@imagicarolina 6 лет назад

Love it!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Thank you :)

@serenekazem6469 6 лет назад

Wow this is motivating, thanks!. :)

@itsdaksha 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video😘

@RobertCondol 5 лет назад

Great stuff Sara!!!!!!!!!!! I quit my job tooo ;p

@akizaizayoi4763 5 лет назад

I'm currently taking a CS degree with specialization in Software Engineering cuz my parents forced me to. Someday I will work as a Software Engineer for a while then quit my job to focus on doing art. While still studying and while working, I will work my way to refining my art style. I'm planning on taking an Architecture course or something related to product and/or industrial design. To make doing art a guaranteed living. Thank you for this video. You made me want to pursue my passion more.

@allustrationsstudio2321 5 лет назад

Artillerist X Duelist I hope you achieve your dream one day

@akizaizayoi4763 5 лет назад

@@allustrationsstudio2321 thank you.

@demonx6431 5 лет назад

Alot people supported in your decision, nice to hear. I want to become a fulltime artist but don't know what do first. I want to quit my job and I have money saved up..

@Nebulousss 6 лет назад

I thought ur previous job was modeling! You're stunning! ♥

@rg0805 6 лет назад

I would love to know how you came up or how you realized what kind of art you want to do 😊

@AViWorldArtsandCrafts 6 лет назад

I loved it

@lyledeyounges1276 6 лет назад

I always admire illustrators who manage to do it for a living... but at the same time I'm so discouraged by all the talent out there - it's overwhelming. But great video!

@ahmedkhalidi 6 лет назад

SEEMS THAT YOU ARE NOT ONLY TALENTED ... BUT ALSO NICE PERSON :)

@diarts4458 5 лет назад

Hi Sara, I absolutely love your work and your channel is amazing. Just a quick question: you mentioned paying insurance for your art, what is this?

@horaciosalazargomez9488 6 лет назад

Hi Sara! :) This is my first time writing here (I think! :P). Thank you so much for sharing your story about the decision you took. This vid has been very orientational. Actually, I'm pursuing a similar path as an artist; living from it if possible. I've been looking for stories like yours from all over the web, mainly to encourage myself, and the most of them coincide in the same concepts. I know it won't be easy to take so crucial step, but I believe at the end it all will worth. Have an excellent weekend! Blessings!!

@SaraFaberDraws 6 лет назад

Hi! I am so happy about your comment, because messages like yours are the reason I made this video. When I started out, I was also looking all over the web for other peoples stories, but there weren't many. Good luck with your path and I wish you all the best!

@horaciosalazargomez9488 6 лет назад

Oh, you're so kind! Thank you! :) Blessings!!

@Liucid 4 года назад

I love this! 😭#goals

@JG16riffin 6 лет назад

I just stumbled across this video... I want to become a freelancer too!! I'm studying an illustration/animation course at University.

@waakkeuppp 5 лет назад

Your education and experience in business would be so helpful for artists. Would you please do some videos on the business aspect of art? Like starting an LLC, managing taxes and finances what to charge, how to manage time, licensing music for RU-vid videos etc

@NickyWiehe 5 лет назад

Also I definitely want to hear about how you knew what you wanted and didn't want when it comes to freelance jobs :)!

@manushreemishra4911 5 лет назад

I'd definitely want to know what all you've learned on the way in terms of how to illustrate keeping the message and market / clients in mind.

@dominiquekmccoy1150 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@Artofparul 6 лет назад

Lovely video

@rmrart934 5 лет назад

I'm trying to go back to be freelancer again after I stablish myself and my family in FL. I have a full time job but is hard to do what you like and work at the same time. But your video gives me hope to get going and step in little by little into self employment.

@ricardobelvisi 2 года назад

So good :3 , i love your hobbie . I am from brazil and i am a kid , and i draw like you , i love you ❤️❤️

@aprilflorentino5693 4 года назад

left handed here too! :)

@missToastbrot 5 лет назад

Super hilfreich! Meinst du, du kannst mal deine ganzen Malmaterialien zeigen? das wäre toll :)

@KreativeHogwartsLegacyGUIDES 6 лет назад

I love the font! What font is that?

@ZoeIsNotIcy11 5 лет назад

I am currently an art teacher and while there are some good days, I just don’t feel fulfilled. I can’t practice my own art and I just keep dreaming about being my own artist and making my own schedule. Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough to take that leap, but who knows!