It's a great time for artists whether you want to work commercially or simply express yourself. But one challenge some artists face is the anxiety of letting themselves be vulnerable by posting their work online for all the world to see.
In our first episode on the Art Business series, concept artist Greig Roulston discusses the anxiety he had to overcome to reboot his career and pursue the arts. Greig discusses how a patron discovered him a niche art piece of his, as well as the platform he likes to post on. He also dives deep into some of the strategies he used to overcome his anxiety which freed him to pursue a career as an artist. And you'll hear how Greig came to a sudden realization of finding what was important to him in his career.
For those of you considering arts, or feeling anxious about being an artist, or you simply would like some wisdom on how to tackle your personal obstacles, Greig's story is one you'll want to hear
Greig Roulston is a Wellington, New Zealand based Concept Artist who specializes in robot and creature character design. He has a rich background in graphic design, photography, digitization, programming, technology, and tinkering. You can follow him and check out his work at https://www.artstation.com/greigroulston and https://www.instagram.com/dontforgettheeye/