Any other Professional Artists in here??

[whataburger]

Just curious as to how many of us are around!

When I say professional I mean its your regular 9-5 job. not just a hobby or side thing.

[Lynn LeFey]

I'm not a 9-to-5er, but do some freelance stuff.

[Morphace]

If Graphic Designer counts as artist. I've been doing it for about 16 years now.
I draw and stuff too, but do most of my artsy stuff on the computer.

[whataburger]

Awesome!! so there are a few of us!! and yes graphic design counts... (me too!)

[Zpocalypse_GBG]

Graphic/Web dev here. Usually more dev then graphic, but I try to find a happy balance.

If it's for work I do the best I can, personal stuff, while a labor of love, sometimes suffer from lack of time.

[chrispartida]

I do graphic design as well, hardly counts as being a real Artist - as everyone with photoshop is apparently a graphic designer.

Rant aside, I do this professionally, and I love doing it as much as I can. Wish I had a 9-5, but working from home in my undies works just as well

Been doing this for the last 9 years, among many other things. Try to lend a hand around ZS as often as I can. I designed the 2011 Summer Mockout patch as well as a few lil banners.

Patch: http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1778061#p1778061

[Akaiyah]

I'm a 9-5 er with nights and mornings thrown in for good measure. I'm a wee tattoo artist and artist/jewellery maker on top

[The Jinxmedic]

9 to 5? More like 7 to 6, in my experience...

[shiddymunkie]

I'm a 9-5 graphic designer myself, with the occasional commissioned piece on the side. I don't do nearly as much personal stuff or fine art as I used to, or would like to for that matter, but I guess that's what happens when you go from a full time student to full time employee. Alas, I'm pretty damn satisfied with where I am now, I feel lucky TBH. I used to get these pangs of remorse when I would look back and wonder what it would have been like to do the whole "art thing". Renting out a studio/apartment, selling work out of a gallery, networking during exhibitions, you know the whole scene. I mean, that's sort of how I was taught a "real artist" is supposed to live their life.

Then I realized that was pretty much bullshit, and that there are other ways of doing it. I like making art for its own sake, and I can still do that with the job I have (as well as enter shows, sell work, etc). What I don't like is financial instability, and all the drama that comes with it. I don't want to live in a shitty apartment, or drive a crappy car, or constantly be worried about money because I have no idea how long my last few sales are going to have to last me. I don't want or need to be a suffering artist to be an artist -- and why people still think there is only one right way to do it boggles my mind.

With that being said, I prefer to keep my personal artistic endeavors separate from how I pay the bills. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE that I have a job that allows me to be creative/artistic, but I don't want the financial pressures of life contaminating art. Aside from commissioned work, making art is purely an intellectual and creative endeavor for me, which is why I love it so much. Rarely do I ever even think about how I am going to sell it, or how much I'll be able to get for it...and ironically its those pieces which end up being my best works! I would hate to ruin something like that by trying to mix my financial affairs.

Plus, this way I am my own patron. Regardless of what I sell or don't sell, I fund the art I want to make. I'm no ones art bitch!

[skelco]

I'm a graphic designer and worked as a photographer before that. My fine art chops are still pretty good too and I occasionally use it for illustration work.

[GOODdaysir]

Architect? And startup photographer as a side project( just got me nikon, a d800e! I can't rally consider myself an architect, but I do like president style and "modernesque" as my firm calls it

[KentsOkay]

I plan on transferring to an industrial design bachelors program, that's pretty arty, right?

I know Jeriah sells some of his painted works, pretty sure that paid for his last rifle build.

[rickntenn]

Just curious as to how many of us are around!

When I say professional I mean its your regular 9-5 job. not just a hobby or side thing.

Hey speaking of artist , since you left the BNLs they suck.

[Neddog]

I am a professional photographer. I was previously a graphic artist specializing in print from layout to design, and illustration.

This is what I do: http://cyclopsphoto.ca/

[Pointman]

Mostly a Stay at home Dad these days, but used to work as a professional graphic artist for several silk screeners in Florida. Also worked with a company that did photo work for Qualex/Kodak, and almost worked as a colorist for Romero Britto back in 2000. Still do a lot of freelance work with a spanish company and a lot of Patch/shirt designs for airsoft teams as well as event flyers. I guess as long as it pays it can be considered professional, right?

[whenthedead]

My day job is my graphic and web design company KILMERHANSEN. 6 years and going strong. http://www.kilmerhansen.com

I wrote my novel over the course of those years. Finally finished it and I feel like I can give a bit more time to our company again.

Also, if you need book cover design, I designed the cover for my novel (check out my avatar).

[MoorDragon]

Hi there...I just popped in to check out the Zombie Squad. I've been a professional artist/illustrator/designer for over 30 years now. You might have seen some of my most recent work all over the internet since October of last year...the CDC Zombie Pandemic graphic novella.

[TEC9man]

I know that Jeriah teaches art.

[CRUX]

I've been in business for myself for over 10 years now. Here's a couple links to my work via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/cruzcreation

https://www.facebook.com/#!/CRUXDESIGNZ

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?f ... =1&theater