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How to set goals as an artist

Do you dream of working full-time as an artist? Maybe for TV or the movies? As a freelancer working for cool brands? Or just doing your own thing, supported by fans on Patreon? Well, such dreams won’t come true by themselves: you have to do something about them. And the first step is to decide where you ultimately want to be.

In doing so, give your imagination free rein, says , an Iranian character designer and 2D artist who’s achieved her postuniversity ambition of moving to and working in New York. “Don’t be afraid of setting ambitious goals,” she urges. “Importantly, don’t be afraid to say them out loud.

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