Art by Travis Hanson

Are you the master of your career? Travis Hanson joins Jake Parker and Will Terry to share his wisdom about prioritizing your life, creating multiple income streams, succeeding at conventions, and so much more. Listen and learn!

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SHOW LINKS

Travis Hanson: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, website, books, Patreon, Deviant Art
Life of the Party Facebook page
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

As a creator, be mindful of what you say on social media. Reserving your online presence for sharing art and connecting with followers (rather than arguing or airing your political views) prevents you from isolating potential fans of your work.
Safeguard your career by diversifying your income. Teach, take commissions, license designs, sell online, start a Patreon; whatever you do, ensure you have multiple streams of revenue supporting you.
Post your work consistently across multiple platforms. This increases your chance of being found by art directors or potential customers and clients.
Give back. Find ways to serve your community with your art (you’ll find the karma is good for your career!).
You’re the only person stopping you from creating the art and career of your dreams. Don’t wait to be picked; take responsibility, work hard, be humble, and make the life you want for yourself.

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Travis Hanson is an Eisner-nominated fantasy illustrator and creator of the webcomic The Bean. He entered webcomics in 1999 and today publishes Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er daily on Facebook. Travis also creates children’s books, client work, and original art. An advocate for creating multiple streams of revenue, he shows at conventions, runs a Patreon, accepts commissions, sells his books online, and teaches applied digital media. Travis resides in Southern California. Check out his work on Instagram @travisjhanson.

LINKS

Svslearn.com

Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com. Instagram: @jakeparker, Youtube: JakeParker44

Will Terry: willterry.com. Instagram: @willterryart, Youtube: WillTerryArt

Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com. Instagram: @leewhiteillo

Daniel Tu: danieltu.co.

Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com

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