Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.
After many years in catering, serving, and working on private yachts on the east coast, I made the leap to pursue my dream in my mid twenties.
For years I had been designing greeting cards for my friends and family, which eventually became a small business. This was the first step towards my finding a fulfilling career in the graphic arts and advertising.
I am a well-rounded designer who is young and fresh, ambitious, and thoughtful. My favorite work to date is working on album covers; I have a knack for making a concept come alive on paper. However, my skills cover such a range of work, it doesn't take much for me to get excited about a new job. I will not apply for one I wont love.
Work Terms
I work business hours M-F, but these hours can fluctuate depending on the jobs I'm working on at the time. I do not take payment up front, and try to provide samples to potential clients, or sometimes (what I call) 10 minute jobs to show that I have the technical know-how, and to show you my style.