The past few weeks have been really slow for my jobs. I actually took two graphic design projects & finished the work. Then wasn't paid on either of them. Having that happen a few times is enough to build trust issues with anybody. The last person was pushing me to have it finished right away giving me creative control. When I finished and provided a customer watermark proof, I asked for any feedback so we could make it right. Here is the response I got, "I am the assistant, when my boss comes in if he likes it we will set up payment." Ok, first of all that is not how it works. You commission me to do the work, I ask for feedback...I'm told I have creative control & if the boss "likes" it...I get paid. I was so upset.
But now something good came up, I've been told that I will be able to do freelance for a company on a multi lingual publication. That should prove to be a nice flow of work. Also my partnership with
Geisha Events, an automotive industry marketing company has announced the launch of their website. So hopefully I have two new sources of income, my task there would be to make event flyers & car renderings for sponsorship programs. That would be a good thing too because I love that world.
To celebrate I made some original art for my
online gallery and my
webpage. It seems depressing when I look at it, I thought this was supposed to be celebration art. Perhaps tonight after I go to the gym and relax my mind and body, I can sit down and make something that is not so angry to look at it. Here it is for my blog readers to enjoy.
"There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected, Shine!"
Jimmy Smits