
Art qualifications... do you need 'em? - Message in a Bottle
About this episode
We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career
Here are 3 things you need to know:
- At The Good Ship, our big mission is to help illustrators and image-makers navigate a creative career.
- There are 3 of us - Tania, Helen and Katie - and we are the Goldilocks (3 bears!) of illustration, covering 3 areas and eras of the industry.
- We believe your creative work should feel good, make you money, and leave you feeling confident to fly your freak flag!
In this episode, we talk about:
- The (un)importance of qualifications in art
- The importance of having a masters
- Stamps of approval
- Choosing yourself
- Gatekeepers
- Be a punk
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