Business Business Business (Patreon)

I've set up an EIN, LLC (Ragonia Art, LLC), business bank account, facebook page, society 6 page, patreon... And there's so much more I COULD and NEED TO set up. There's so many websites for artists to use, guys. It's overkill.

I illustrated and printed business cards! I love the direction the cards are taking my branding. I'm thinking: "Modern Funky Earthy". That said, the concept of branding still makes me feel all icky.

I attended Emerald City Comic Con. It was exciting and overwhelming and inspiring and intimidating. I wanted to go to my first convention for so many reasons. I wanted to get a first glimpse at what conventions are like so that I'd feel more prepared to apply for one in the future. I wanted to meet some amazing artists, ask them some questions about their business and process, and buy some art from them. I also found myself enthralled with the branding that different artists use for themselves and how I might apply that to my own business. Business.

ECCC at first made me feel so incompetent. I felt strongly like I was at the very beginning of my career and afraid that I wouldn't be able to achieve such beautiful or successful art. I was comparing myself to other artists in a very negative way. No more! Stop that! By the end I had altered my self-talk to be encouraging and inspiring.

I had my last day of work at my restaurant job. It was hard to say goodbye to such wonderful people and a wonderful workspace. I learned to work hard there. I learned to trust myself. I learned to multi-task and plan. I am truly grateful for my time spent there.

Hm.

Well! I feel like the last two weeks have been consumed by business work. Ironically, I miss drawing! I hope now that I've cleared out a good chunk of the business things I can now make some art.

Go make some art!