The Intern - Illustrated
Illustrator; Intern; Retail Assistant
When I was at the age of 23 I asked my Mother - what shall I do? Shall I draw pictures? Shall I intern?
Here’s what she said to me…
TRY EVERYTHING & GET EXPERIENCE!!!
The BIG lesson I have learnt since graduating last year is to have a plan! Get a part-time job doing anything whatsoever- it will not be your job for life!
I thought it would be easy-ish to find the job of my dreams! But it really isn’t!
Well I’m definitely not rich yet…but I’m working on it. I’m rich with inspiration – but unfortunately that doesn’t pay the bills!
It’s hard to fight for something you believe in.
(If most of the time you are doubting your belief!)
The art world is a mine field these days. We are told there is no right or wrong way of expressing ourselves…but if we want to make money out of our craft then it definitely has to be the right way!
I have started my journey through this mine field. I am an unknown artist (except by friends/family and the few friends/fans accumulated through faithful Facebook)
How do you get where you dream to be?
SELF PROMOTION!
I don’t enjoy it. But you’ve gotta be in it to win it!
So here I go…
I love to draw from everyday life. From the places that surround us to everyday objects,fashion accessories and our sentimental treasures.
I have been actively promoting and selling my work in the form of fairs and social networking - customizing my illustrations into greetings cards, prints, t-shirts, tote bags and paper based tokens.
Thereby establishing my small business profile called ‘Love Lexi’.
The title ‘Love Lexi’ was originally born from my years of written correspondence with friends. And the ‘sign-off’ developed into a business.
I hope all you artists out there keep on doing what you’re doing – we will all be known one day in some way or other!
To see more of my work and inspirations you can check out my personal blog at:
Love Lexi
Watch this space!!
