The World Wide Web is a very visual place.
Perhaps you've already noticed.
Because of that, there are plenty of jobs for freelance artists, as long as you know where to look.
The types of graphic work in demand range from logo design and web pages to flash videos and animations.
If you have the talent as an artist, there's plenty of demand for you.
Some people don't enjoy freelance work because they don't enjoy the process of getting new customers and managing the relationships while doing the actual work.
Success as a freelancer requires organization, sales and marketing skills and good communications between you and the client.
As long as you are willing to do the necessary work to attract and win new clients, you should find the world of the freelance artist to be a fun-filled one.
Where can you find clients? Check out websites like craigslist and seek out job listings and post your own services as well.
Don't limit yourself to your local region.
Bigger markets like San Francisco and New York offer a lot more work.
Another popular site, 99Designs allows clients to create a design contest for anything from a business card to a T-Shirt design.
You create a submission and offer it for consideration in the contest.
Only the winner gets paid so don't get emotionally involved if you don't win a contest.
Those you do win give you a great opportunity to form a relationship with the client and future work can be sent directly to your inbox.
Don't forget to network as well.
Call people you know and let them know you're seeking jobs as a freelance artist.
Find out whom they know and get referrals and introductions to prospective clients.
Networking has the biggest payoff of any form of marketing so don't leave this stone unturned.
You can also network by creating profiles on the professional networking site LinkedIn.
By filling out the summary portion of your profile completely you can let others know what kind of work you do and what you're looking for.
Be sure to add as many network connections as possible because each connection grows your network and increases your chances of being found.
Another handy site is VisualCV.
Here you can create a media-rich resume, which can include samples of your works along with a description of you and your qualifications.
Photographers, professional speakers and even shoe companies have already used this service as a great way to build their brand online.
As a freelance artist, the only thing standing between you and all the work you can handle is creativity and action.
Take a step today to build your presence online and start building your golden client list.
Perhaps you've already noticed.
Because of that, there are plenty of jobs for freelance artists, as long as you know where to look.
The types of graphic work in demand range from logo design and web pages to flash videos and animations.
If you have the talent as an artist, there's plenty of demand for you.
Some people don't enjoy freelance work because they don't enjoy the process of getting new customers and managing the relationships while doing the actual work.
Success as a freelancer requires organization, sales and marketing skills and good communications between you and the client.
As long as you are willing to do the necessary work to attract and win new clients, you should find the world of the freelance artist to be a fun-filled one.
Where can you find clients? Check out websites like craigslist and seek out job listings and post your own services as well.
Don't limit yourself to your local region.
Bigger markets like San Francisco and New York offer a lot more work.
Another popular site, 99Designs allows clients to create a design contest for anything from a business card to a T-Shirt design.
You create a submission and offer it for consideration in the contest.
Only the winner gets paid so don't get emotionally involved if you don't win a contest.
Those you do win give you a great opportunity to form a relationship with the client and future work can be sent directly to your inbox.
Don't forget to network as well.
Call people you know and let them know you're seeking jobs as a freelance artist.
Find out whom they know and get referrals and introductions to prospective clients.
Networking has the biggest payoff of any form of marketing so don't leave this stone unturned.
You can also network by creating profiles on the professional networking site LinkedIn.
By filling out the summary portion of your profile completely you can let others know what kind of work you do and what you're looking for.
Be sure to add as many network connections as possible because each connection grows your network and increases your chances of being found.
Another handy site is VisualCV.
Here you can create a media-rich resume, which can include samples of your works along with a description of you and your qualifications.
Photographers, professional speakers and even shoe companies have already used this service as a great way to build their brand online.
As a freelance artist, the only thing standing between you and all the work you can handle is creativity and action.
Take a step today to build your presence online and start building your golden client list.
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