“it’s better to work with a good team rather than a specific client. betting on good teamwork has opened all the doors since I started in this field…team spirit is the all-important element.”
“my personal art style is just a repetition of other artists’ work. I pick the inspiration, mix, match, and imitate. in the end, it still comes out differently, even though almost none of my ideas are mine in the beginning. references rule!”
“I strongly believe that the more we explore our inner wilderness, the more we are able to articulate the language and uniqueness of our subconscious.”
“I like to say that my work is playful because when I am creating, I feel like I am playing. It’s simple, but at the same time, possesses an unmeasurable depth.”
“my dad spoke a lot of different languages and said the more he acquired, the next language he learned came to him easier…creative pursuits are the same. I love exploring new applications of expression.”
“the summer of 2020 and the protests had me questioning my presence in the newsroom as a black woman. I had to start asking myself some serious questions: was my voice and experience being respected? could I be making a difference in a way that didn’t jeopardize my mental health?”
“…remember that our career is a marathon, not a sprint. it takes time and effort to get to the skill level you want to be, even if social media these days makes you believe otherwise.”
“…traditional design and art skills have lost some focus. everything needs to be more instant these days, so people expect to learn some software quickly and then the great work will follow…the understanding of design principles, shapes, color, form are more important in the end.”
“networking is very important in our industry. don’t be afraid to reach out to people and ask questions. everyone understands the struggle of trying to make it as a freelancer in this industry, so everyone is willing to help and share their experiences.”
“create the work you want to do to get the jobs you want…if you light up when you’re talking about work you’re proud of, that excitement will be contagious.”
“as a person who struggled a lot with picking a career path, I could only say that all the experience and knowledge you’ll gather on your way will probably benefit you in the future.”
“for me, success is the balance in life. the balance is when I can work on something that I’m very passionate about, keep growing as an artist, and also have enough time to enjoy life.”
“learn from the history of art. you would be surprised by how similar the stages and shifts in style we are going through right now are to those the artists from the first half of the 20th century went through.”
“you do not need to pursue a formal education. however, it is fantastic for connecting to people in the industry. you just have to take the initiative to make those connections become a reality.”
“the best thing you can do is to solve other people’s problems…the amount of responsibility that the leaders in Motion Graphics companies carry is massive, the more you can help them out the better everyone ends up. it’s a team sport.”
“be proud of the work you do! not every project will be a masterpiece, but you’re always learning and will continue to improve, and that is a beautiful thing to experience.”
“if there’s anything that’s equally as important as staying on top of your craft, it’s taking a break and having a life so that you can feed those experiences back into your work.”
“I cannot stress how important personal projects are for freelancers. my entire career was built upon my personal projects. they’re not just a calling card, but also an exercise to discover who you are and what your voice is.”
“being able to evoke such strong emotions is always a rewarding feeling because as an artist, all I want when someone looks at my work is to feel something.”
“it’s so tempting to try to learn something based on fear…but I recommend learning something that aligns with your actual interests and what kind of work you want to do. chase your desires, not your fears!”
“reflecting on the enormous amount that women have contributed encourages the confidence necessary to fuel continued change in our society. that in and of itself is really empowering.”
“I love evoking emotion from the animations I work on. if I can get someone to laugh out loud or to feel the feels, it means I’ve been able to visually communicate a story well.”
