I DOODLED MY CAREER
Relentless hours and the long creative process, illustrators and webcomic artists on what it takes to turn successful in their line of work
It was Mark Twain, who once said, “Find what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” From doodling on scrap pieces of paper and the back of menus or tissues to creating a world of comics that many flock to and even find inspiration from — the job of a comic illustrator checks off all the boxes when it comes to a ‘cool’ job. But what about the ong hours, finances and being your own boss? These artists have a message for aspiring lustrators that might not aint such a rosy picture.
Keep drawing. Keep telling stories. Enjoy the process.