[Notes] Separating creative activities from work
⬛︎ Defining creative activities and work
I define what I want to create myself as an "artist/author." Work where I give shape to someone else's image is defined as an "illustrator/designer."
To properly separate my platforms, I have split my Instagram into two accounts.
🎨 Artist: (narumi_k523)
instagram.com/narumi_k523?ig…
💻 Commissioned Work (narumi_k_design)
instagram.com/narumi_k_desig…
It's not about whether or not I put a price on it, but rather,
I have categorized them based on where I find enjoyment: "things I create and exhibit as I please" versus "commissioned work that has the fun of changing shape based on someone else's ideas or requests."
By the way, live painting sessions where I add elements in real-time based on customer requests fall somewhere in between these two.
⬛︎ To make it a job
Apart from my creative work, I also want to have a focus as a "professional," so I plan to put more effort into accepting illustration and design commissions in the future.
※ I use the term "illustration + design" because I have set up a system where you can consult with me not just for individual illustration deliveries, but also for final finishes as media, such as posters or jackets.
I used to think that I should only list design services once I had gained enough experience to be satisfied with my level, but I realized that if I waited for that, I would never do it, so I am going to post them, prepared for any criticism.
⬛︎ Why I want work now
Production, competition entries, works I've wanted to create, giving back to people and places that have supported me, and various things I wanted to experience to incorporate into my art—I have given up on many of these in the past due to financial reasons.
I realized that just waiting for "someday when I have more leeway" probably won't change anything, so I am doing everything I can to change my current situation.
Moving forward, I plan to widely accept illustration and design commissions.
Please feel free to reach out for requests or consultations via Instagram or the link in my profile bio◎