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I gotta get a new gig.- Advice NEEDED/appreciated.

Journal Entry: Tue Apr 29, 2008, 12:35 AM
(Kudos to anyone who knows what film the first part of the subject is from. If you don't, don't worry - it's sort of an old-ish indy film anyway.)

Ok. Here is the situation - I'll try to be as brief as possible.

1. Many of you know, I was trying to get into Studio Udon. Just a week after I had completed the lengthy project of constructing an Udon-targeted portfolio, they announced that no one should contact them about new jobs as they "had enough mouths to feed." I was waiting until I moved to my new place to contact them so.. that was a bit disheartening.

2. I re-posted my portfolio (www.shadesofcerulean.com) to be less Udon-esque. I've been near-frantically applying to just about anyone who'd take me - for needs in book illustration, comics, game art, etc. (Especially since my day job just drastically cut my hours.) I had figured my new portfolio was not nearly as bad as my old one - and may even be considered good - so it wouldn't end up with the non-feedback it did last time I sent it around a couple years ago.

3. Response this time: Almost as silent as last time so far. I have one gig for two novel covers coming up - which I appreciate greatly - but is not set to be completed/paid until November. Aside from that I have upcoming work as a colorist - with a decent starting rate. This wouldn't be too bad save the fact that since they're a small group, they aren't officially 'employing' me, which means a good deal of the money for both this and the book covers will have to be put aside for self employment tax. (So, with the time spent, it'll probably average about $5-$7 per hour.) That plus a 4-page promo (ie, done-for-free) comic that'll hopefully help to have on the resume.

And SO.. I ask.. What's wrong with my art/resume/self/everything? I'm a professional artist (note the website - not all the 'eh' art i post here) - I spent $100k of mine and other's money on art school - I'm extremely reliable - have never missed deadlines. Why is it that 90% of my classmates have awesome, extremely well-paying jobs and I'm struggling so much to get -anything-? Is there some greatly obvious problem with everything about me that I'm blind to?

I also ask.. Does anyone know of any small comic studios or book companies that may need an artist such as myself? Comic studios seem to respond most to my work - or book publishers who specialize in teen-targeted novels.

Please be brutally honest. I really -really- need my career to not die. I don't want to let down all of the people who believed in me enough to sponsor me through school. I can't just give up. I can't afford too - financially, nor in my heart.

Thanks everyone.
~ Sol

  • Mood: Suffering

Devious Information

  • Current Age: 26
  • Current Residence: Florida
  • Interests: Comics, Video Games, Film
  • Favourite band or musician: X-Japan, Toto, Seven Nations, Queen, Newsboys, SCC, VNV Nation
  • Favourite genre of music: 80s Rock, 80s Pop, Celtic Rock, Rock Ballads, Future Pop (VNVN)
  • Favourite artist: All of UDON's Staff, Édouard Manet, Alphonse Mucha, James Gurney, Jean Tay, Michael Dudash
  • Favourite photographer: Avotius and Shades0fBlue and KavaWava
  • Favourite game: Following Series: Zelda, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, KoF, Phantasy Star, Metal Gear Solid
  • Favourite cartoon character: Cosgrove from Freakazoid
  • Tools of the Trade: Painter IX and Illustrator, mostly

Devious Comments

~Tiuni:iconTiuni: 11 hours 26 minutes ago
You won second place in the OC contest! Congrats! :-DD

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*AtomicTiki:iconAtomicTiki: 5 days 4 hours ago
Thank you for adding me to your watch list :)

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*AtomicTiki:iconAtomicTiki: 5 days 5 hours ago
You're very welcome and I'm certain you'll go far :thumbsup: B-)

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*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: 5 days 8 hours ago Mood: Love
Wow - that means a lot to me. I really appreciate you saying that. - A lot.

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*AtomicTiki:iconAtomicTiki: 5 days 23 hours ago
You are an amazing artist, I can't believe I've not seen your work before.

Just... wow.

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~fuji22:iconfuji22: Mar 29, 2008, 10:04:15 PM
for sure :) thanks



BTW: I like your gallery a lot too!

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*shadowyzman:iconshadowyzman: Mar 29, 2008, 9:59:41 PM
You're most welcome :)

Thanks :bounce: hehe

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*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 29, 2008, 9:53:57 PM
Glad you're enjoying your time here! Note me any time you need a critique or just want to chat, etc, ok? : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
~fuji22:iconfuji22: Mar 28, 2008, 10:23:01 PM
Well thanks :) I've always wanted to become a member of this site and then I finally did a few months ago. It's super cool ^^

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*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 28, 2008, 8:42:41 PM Mood: Love
My pleasure. : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 28, 2008, 8:42:01 PM Mood: Love
My pleasure - As I said, I was glad to see the angels were still around after I was gone for so long!

And thank you, I appreciate your good wishes and kind words. I hope your art gets published or whatever else you'd like to have it become, too. : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 28, 2008, 8:39:24 PM Mood: Love
Thank you! I appreciate it. : )

Looks like you have some nice work yourself! : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 28, 2008, 8:37:12 PM Mood: Love
Heheh - thanks, that's sweet of you to say. : )

I really loved your New Atlantis entry. That's such a gorgeous piece that I hope isn't overshadowed by others just because it's an ink piece... The style and really everything about it is really great. If it doesn't win an award from the judges, it at least would get my vote as one of the definite best!

Hopefully we'll both win! : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 28, 2008, 8:29:37 PM Mood: Love
That's probably what happened, but I felt silly about it nonetheless. Thank you for being so gracious about it! And your art -should- be looked at - whether stumbled upon as I did or no! : )

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
~fuji22:iconfuji22: Mar 27, 2008, 8:46:44 AM
haha don't even worry about it. I remember commenting about fanart being favored over OC's on someones profile too, so maybe you accidentally clicked on my name? :p who knows. Anyway thanks for looking at my art anyway :)

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~victoria-winter:iconvictoria-winter: Mar 25, 2008, 11:20:01 PM
kudos girly ^^ i wouldnt mind losing to you

:dance:
~mordennight:iconmordennight: Mar 19, 2008, 10:39:52 AM
Thanks for the favourite.

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*shadowyzman:iconshadowyzman: Mar 19, 2008, 2:29:55 AM
Awesome gallery :)

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~AngelsInc:iconAngelsInc: Mar 18, 2008, 10:53:55 AM
thanks for the recent pics of mine you added to your favorites :D and best of luck on landing the illustration job of your dreams! your work is excellent. your friend Bruce.

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*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 18, 2008, 10:42:58 AM Mood: Love
Thanks! Haha, of course I don't mind - why do people always ask that? : )

And, I really appreciate a comment like that from someone as talented as you!

Thank you so much!
*hugs*
~ Sol

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 18, 2008, 10:41:10 AM Mood: Love
Sounds good overall. And it's good you didn't change your account name - that's how I was able to recognize and remember it! ^^;

I like transformers, too, actually. I don't know that I've ever actually tried to draw one though.. Maybe I should at some point. I like Dinobot, too, so far as the newer ones go. I remember back when I was little I had only one actual Transformer toy I was able to get.. It was Brainstorm and when we moved one time it somehow got left behind and when I went back to try and get it - it was gone! Sad, too, because recently I thought about picking one up again and, sadly, it's worth like $127+ now... : (

Ah well - great to hear from you again! If you ever want to show me a piece or get some feedback or what have you, feel free to note it to me if I don't catch it in my DevUpdates, ok? : )

*hugs!*

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
*Kuroi88:iconKuroi88: Mar 14, 2008, 11:41:38 PM
Whoo, your art is unbeliavable! *3*

such dynamic and colourful style, really wonderful!

i'll be adding you to my watch if you dont mind :3

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~lady-warrior:iconlady-warrior: Mar 14, 2008, 7:04:27 PM
things have been fine. I still have the same username lol. I'm into transformers right now so most of my art these days consists of that. How've you been?

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*shadesofcerulean:iconshadesofcerulean: Mar 14, 2008, 6:44:47 PM Mood: Love
Hey! How have you been!? : D

I changed accounts back in '06 because for some reason I didn't feel that the more serious clients/companies/etc. I was applying to would take that account as seriously as this one.

I kind of feel like people in general liked the name on that one better though. I hope this one doesn't sound too bland for everyone..

Ah well - I still like that old name - it's a character I came up with years ago that I still hope to do something with someday. : )

Thanks for asking. As I was saying - How have things been with you? I haven't seen you in ages! : D

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"If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." - Willy Wonka

"Whoa, did I draw that new hotness?!" - Strongbad

"No probalo." - Senor Cardgage
~lady-warrior:iconlady-warrior: Mar 13, 2008, 5:58:50 PM
why'd you change accounts?

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I LOVE EVERYBODY!
My heart yearns for love. Will I ever find the right one for me?
Not a yaoi fan and proud of it.
OHMYGOD! DINOBOT! *chases him around the room*
Look through the gallery! Look THROUGH the gallery!
I'm a Republican. So what?