Find work through social media
The past few months have been tough for freelance artists and illustrators, to say the least. With projects cancelled left, right and centre, and with physical networking becoming nigh-on impossible, many have turned to social media as a way to find much-needed commissions.
There’s nothing new in this, of course; there’s a long history of artists using social media to make contacts and advance their career. Freelance art director and concept artist Cosmin Podar, working with Moon Active, offers a typical example. “I wanted to quit my last studio job so I reached out to someone on Facebook for advice, and he offered me work,” he explains. “In time we became close friends, and I had the chance to grow along a great company with an awesome team.”
Pretty simple stuff, right – but has this happened for you? If the answer’s no, you’re not alone. For everyone who gets a big break through a post or tweet, there’s a dozen people with
