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It's been about a month after I started Xypress Illustrations and I want to thank you for blessing me with clients. So far all of them are kind, friendly, cooperative, and some of them even very generous. My slots have never been empty ever since I opened. Thank you so much for keeping my cup overflowing.
But even though I've made twice as much compared to the fresh graduates, it's still not enough to pay the entire house's expenses. Not to mention unexpected maintenance of the house and the car.
I think I work too slow. I can't keep up with the amount of order. Even with "perfect" clients, who pay on time and ask so little of me, I can't seem to finish them as quickly as I want to. If I could finish the orders faster then perhaps I could get more orders.
Other artists draws a masterpiece in just several hours. Why does it take me days?
... Sometimes even weeks. What am I doing wrong, Father?
I already work on weekends, I've cut expenses, I've eaten less, I sleep less, I don't play video games anymore, and I don't even watch TV anymore.
I'm running out of ideas, Father.
Please teach me. I simply can't do this by myself.
Your dearly beloved son,
-Koru
p.s.: How's Mom doing? Is she well? Does she ask about me?
With practice and experience comes speed. Don't worry, you'll find a good rhythm. It's just like music, just with a pencil and paper instead of an instrument :)
ReplyDeleteI sure hope that's the case.
DeleteI think you'll be fine. Your pacing versus the level of work you've put in are well balanced for your first time doing commissions. Once you mentally establish that process 'schedule', you'll have a better idea of how long a certain type of commission will take and you can accept more work accordingly. From observing some other artists, the ones that crank out the high-quality work like you create, at a higher volume, tend to have been establish commission artists for some time, so I believe you are right on track to achieve your goal : )
DeleteThank you for your comforting words.
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