So I've just properly started to think about my next step after Uni and I'm really not in a good place at the moment in terms of confidence in my work and confidence in a career as an Illustrator.
I don't feel that my portfolio is up to scratch atall and the thought of starting to send it out to people is something that is absolutely terrifying me. I don't really feel like Illustration is the best pathway for me, and that I enjoy designing alot more, however I have hardly any design in my portfolio/on my website and don't really feel like I've had the opportunity recently to explore design as much as i'd have liked. I don't think I want to discard my Illustration work all together and that I need to find a way/style of working that can be applied to both Illustration and design briefs.
I've had a look at some creative agencies in Leeds that I'd like to work for and I feel like my work isn't relevant to the design industry atall. The idea of working within an agency appeals to me so much more because i'd prefer to work in a creative team - but my portfolio so far is too illustrative that a freelance role would probably be more suitable? I just feel like I'm running out of time to have a decent portfolio that reflects my intentions BEFORE I leave uni and it's really horrible to think about. I just need MORE TIME amongst my part time job and extended practice and life in general to just start making some great design work to go on my website.
I've booked a tutorial with Ben in a few days to hopefully talk about these worries (and try not to have a breakdown), but as it stands I'm gonna try and organise my time more effectively so that I can start ticking things off on my to do list.
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