Do What Scares You

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Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White update us on their latest projects, wins and losses, and the lessons they’re learning. Tune in for some illustrator’s insider baseball.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Get resourceful: what can you do with art you’ve already created? From art books to calendars to patterns and licensing, that forgotten work could unlock new streams of income if you use it right.
  • If a project scares you, say yes. Doing what you’re not ready to do develops the skills needed to accomplish it. 
  • Getting backed into a corner, whether by tight deadlines, production problems, or burnout, can lead to ground-breaking solutions. Use your creativity to turn issues into opportunities.
SUMMARY

In this live-recorded episode, Jake, Lee, and Anthony discuss progress on their latest projects and the lessons they’re learning along the way. Jake shares how he was able to create new books to sell at an upcoming convention in lightning speed by repurposing old, unpublished art. The guys talk about the challenges of self-publishing their projects as tariffs continue to increase the cost of printing. They also discuss the necessity of saying yes to projects that scare as well as excite you, because you’ll rise to the level of skill needed to do the job. These projects may seem intimidating, but they are the bridge from where you are to the artist you want to become.

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