Are you just a natural when it comes to art, I feel like I'm doing everything wrong in regards to proceeding in the art industry. Any advice?

Maybe? That’s a hard question. I feel like drawing comes naturally to me but then when I look back to when I first started drawing and the many years after that, I realize that it just feels like that because I put most of my energy towards drawing learning how to draw. It really is just a matter of practice I think and then it will eventually become more natural.

I feel like I’m not at a place where I could give great advice because I really just feel like I got lucky and I have major imposter syndrome. And being at Disney is my first industry job ever haha. I owe it mostly to my online presence. People will say your follow count doesn’t matter at all, and while it’s true that you shouldn’t be doing art just for numbers or followers, having a following does help get your art out into the world and reach the feeds of possible employers. Just get yourself out there. Talk to other people in the industry, learn from them and just be a nice person. Sometimes a good personality goes a long way.

@lulusketches just did a great youtube video on applying for animation jobs actually. You should check it out! She explains everything much better than I ever could

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTMriz4tLew

