Freelance Working

This morning we attended two talks from two independent and different artists. The first was an artist called Seb Antonio, a graphic designer and painter. He has been working freelance for two years now, and works for both small and larger businesses, alongside private commissions. He began his career teaching at Long Road, then went freelance, working as a graphic designer and painter. One of his First every jobs as a graphic designer was creating backgrounds for a children's show, 'The Cramp Twins'. He has also done graphic artwork for a book cover and a graphic novel, and is beginning work on graphic art for an entire graphic novel soon.
Our second talk was from an ex-student who only left Long Road a few years ago called Marcus Barns. During his first year at Long Road he Began his own freelance photography business, doing work for magazines, small events or work in his small studio which he set up at his home. As well and studying and succeeding at photography, he also studied business and that helped him greatly at managing his small business and finding work.
Both Marcus and Seb talked to us about their specific subjects and how to succeed in the business side of their work. It seemed their success in their business was down to their productive and positive attitude towards getting 'out there' and making themselves know to potential clients. I'm glad that we had the opportunity to hear their points of view about the business and art world and how to succeed in both and i think their information will really helpful with our Changing Spaces project.