How to draw what you love, follow the dream and not die of hunger

What the talk is about

Svetlana Medvedeva and a colleague from Yarki studio explain why artists often feel unhappy even though there are more ways to earn from drawing than ever. They name three problems: constant comparison with masters online (compare yourself with your past self and praise yourself), the feeling that life passes you by because of social media (write down your wishes and cut them down to the four that really matter), and the myth that a dream job exists only at a prestigious company. They argue that prestige does not equal great art, and suggest sorting tasks into "want" and "can". Using their studio, which does premium slot art while aiming at animated cartoons, they encourage artists not to fear writing first to the people they admire. Useful for artists and leads looking for motivation and direction.