Goals

Today's PP session was about goal setting and thinking about the future. 

Who am I now? 

Enjoying the process of adding foil and glitter to dark and mystical illustrations. I enjoy drawing by hand but also editing digitally to create a clean and professional finish. I know I like drawing creatures, especially mythological creatures, and anything related to enchantment, witchcraft and forests. I think this work can be applied within spot illustration, book covers but also making prints to sell and be seen in exhibitions.

Ideas for future practice?

Ideally I'd like to be freelance but realistically I need a stable income and I won't be able to be freelance straight away, I feel I need to refine my practice still and this takes time. I could potentially be a teacher, maybe work part time as a foundation/ university tutor and also selling work/ freelancing in my free time. OR I would like to work for a creative company but I don't really know what as. 

Research?

I need to research what job roles are out there in the creative industries that aren't an illustrator to see what else I could do

What does my practice need to grow?

-Improved online presence, joined The Dots, LinkedIn, 

-Networking and connections

-Make more work I like, create a strong portfolio

-Take part in more exhibitions and print fairs

-Look into teaching qualifications

I went to a PGCE open day not long ago at Birmingham City University, I looked at the Design&Technology and Art&Design departments and it looked quite fun and I like the idea of a guaranteed job at the end of the qualifications in something that would be enjoyable. I spoke to a lady there who was really encouraging and positive. However, I think I want to have a go at being freelance or working for a creative company first and this is my plan B.