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How to Become a Freelance Artist: A Quick And Easy Guide

Turn your passion into profit! Learn how to become a freelance artist with our comprehensive course. Take control, enroll today! Read more.

4.8( 4 REVIEWS )
957 STUDENTS
1h 22m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
1h 22m

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for those new to freelancing with no prior experience.
  • Learn valuable skills to break into freelance work.
  • Experienced freelancers can learn new methods for efficient client management and successful project completion.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Discover and develop the personality traits shared by successful freelance artists and designers.
  • Master the art of communicating with clients to ensure they love your work, leading to repeat business.
  • Learn best practices to protect your time, finances, reputation, and well-being.
  • Gain the knowledge to confidently set your rates and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring satisfaction for you and the client.
  • Get tips for attracting your first clients and building a sustainable client base.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required.

Are you a creative professional looking for effective ways to earn money and build your reputation doing what you love? This course is for you!

Student Testimonial:

“Very nice, thoughtful course, especially for anyone considering freelancing. Kristen covers many aspects of doing business online that are relevant to current practices. She talks from experience about her successes and what she learned from her mistakes. If you’re considering freelancing, many of Kristen’s suggestions are vital for protecting yourself from bad or downright awful experiences.” -Jerry Montgomery.

Here’s what this course offers:

  • Proven strategies for finding and retaining happy, repeat clients.
  • Effective portfolio-building techniques to showcase your skills and experience.
  • A simple yet powerful approach to building a successful freelance business: “Respect Yourself. Respect Your Client.”
  • Stop being exploited! Learn how to earn a living doing what you love and build your confidence as a freelancer.

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

  • Identify and develop the critical characteristics of successful freelance artists.
  • Determine the services you should offer and those you shouldn’t.
  • Set your pricing confidently.
  • Protect your business with user-friendly contracts and invoices.
  • Manage taxes efficiently.
  • Master client communication to deliver projects that exceed expectations.
  • Implement effective strategies for attracting new clients and converting them into repeat customers.

About the instructor

Kristen Palana is an award-winning multimedia artist, educator, author, and digital do-gooder. She empowers ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.

  • Experienced Educator: A practicing artist and former tenured Associate Professor with a proven track record of teaching students worldwide.
  • Simplified Learning: Kristen uses her unique approach to transform complex information into clear, memorable, and actionable takeaways.

Don’t just learn facts, learn to apply them! Our courses provide practical applications for your newly acquired knowledge. Learn more!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to become a freelance artist and launch your freelance career.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and unlock the world of successful freelance artistry!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Welcome And Introduction To Freelance Masterclass For Artists 00:00:00
Why Start Freelancing? 00:00:00
Activity: Do You Have The Right Personality To Survive And Thrive As A Freelancer? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Preparations (Respecting Yourself)
Deciding Which Services To Offer 00:00:00
How Much Should I Charge? 00:00:00
Should I Ever Work For Free? 00:00:00
Activity: Should I Take This Job? A Checklist 00:00:00
Section 3 - Where To Find Your First Clients
Getting Your First Clients -the Best Ways To Spread The Word 00:00:00
Resources: Places To Start When Looking For Your First (Repeat) Clients 00:00:00
How To Use Fiverr And Other Websites To Your Advantage 00:00:00
Section 4 - Ready, Set, Go! (Protecting Yourself)
Got A Client? Great. Now Get A Contract Asap! (Resources) 00:00:00
Get Paid Upfront Or After The Job Is Done? My Solution And Suggestions 00:00:00
Use This Simple Trick To Painlessly Prepare For Taxes As A Freelancer 00:00:00
Easy Invoices You Can Start Using Today (Resources) 00:00:00
Section 5 - The Client Whisperer (Respecting The Client While Still Respecting Yourself)
How To Get Inside Your Client’s Head So That You Start Off Well. 00:00:00
Sample Questionnaire For The Client You Can Use (Resource) 00:00:00
Use This Trick To Make Better Work And Get Happier Clients 00:00:00
The Joys And Sorrows Of Presenting Work In Progress. 00:00:00
Presenting The “Final” Work, Making Final Tweaks, And Finding The Right Balance 00:00:00
Section 6 - That's A Wrap (Getting Paid And Enjoying The Fruit Of Your Labor)
Finish Up Your Project With A Positive Bang. Tips And Tricks. 00:00:00
Don’t Forget To Do This For Attracting Even More Clients 00:00:00
Section 7 - Extra: More Ways To Find New Clients And Promote Your Work Online
Start Your Own Online Art Store To Drive Traffic To Your Website And Find Clients 00:00:00
How To Best Link Your Online Store To Your Website And Social Media Pages 00:00:00
Section 8 - Conclusion And Goodies
75+ Places To Find Free Images, Music, And Videos For Your Project 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for those new to freelancing with no prior experience.
  • Learn valuable skills to break into freelance work.
  • Experienced freelancers can learn new methods for efficient client management and successful project completion.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Discover and develop the personality traits shared by successful freelance artists and designers.
  • Master the art of communicating with clients to ensure they love your work, leading to repeat business.
  • Learn best practices to protect your time, finances, reputation, and well-being.
  • Gain the knowledge to confidently set your rates and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring satisfaction for you and the client.
  • Get tips for attracting your first clients and building a sustainable client base.

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required.

Are you a creative professional looking for effective ways to earn money and build your reputation doing what you love? This course is for you!

Student Testimonial:

“Very nice, thoughtful course, especially for anyone considering freelancing. Kristen covers many aspects of doing business online that are relevant to current practices. She talks from experience about her successes and what she learned from her mistakes. If you’re considering freelancing, many of Kristen’s suggestions are vital for protecting yourself from bad or downright awful experiences.” -Jerry Montgomery.

Here’s what this course offers:

  • Proven strategies for finding and retaining happy, repeat clients.
  • Effective portfolio-building techniques to showcase your skills and experience.
  • A simple yet powerful approach to building a successful freelance business: “Respect Yourself. Respect Your Client.”
  • Stop being exploited! Learn how to earn a living doing what you love and build your confidence as a freelancer.

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

  • Identify and develop the critical characteristics of successful freelance artists.
  • Determine the services you should offer and those you shouldn’t.
  • Set your pricing confidently.
  • Protect your business with user-friendly contracts and invoices.
  • Manage taxes efficiently.
  • Master client communication to deliver projects that exceed expectations.
  • Implement effective strategies for attracting new clients and converting them into repeat customers.

About the instructor

Kristen Palana is an award-winning multimedia artist, educator, author, and digital do-gooder. She empowers ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.

  • Experienced Educator: A practicing artist and former tenured Associate Professor with a proven track record of teaching students worldwide.
  • Simplified Learning: Kristen uses her unique approach to transform complex information into clear, memorable, and actionable takeaways.

Don’t just learn facts, learn to apply them! Our courses provide practical applications for your newly acquired knowledge. Learn more!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to become a freelance artist and launch your freelance career.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and unlock the world of successful freelance artistry!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Welcome And Introduction To Freelance Masterclass For Artists 00:00:00
Why Start Freelancing? 00:00:00
Activity: Do You Have The Right Personality To Survive And Thrive As A Freelancer? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Preparations (Respecting Yourself)
Deciding Which Services To Offer 00:00:00
How Much Should I Charge? 00:00:00
Should I Ever Work For Free? 00:00:00
Activity: Should I Take This Job? A Checklist 00:00:00
Section 3 - Where To Find Your First Clients
Getting Your First Clients -the Best Ways To Spread The Word 00:00:00
Resources: Places To Start When Looking For Your First (Repeat) Clients 00:00:00
How To Use Fiverr And Other Websites To Your Advantage 00:00:00
Section 4 - Ready, Set, Go! (Protecting Yourself)
Got A Client? Great. Now Get A Contract Asap! (Resources) 00:00:00
Get Paid Upfront Or After The Job Is Done? My Solution And Suggestions 00:00:00
Use This Simple Trick To Painlessly Prepare For Taxes As A Freelancer 00:00:00
Easy Invoices You Can Start Using Today (Resources) 00:00:00
Section 5 - The Client Whisperer (Respecting The Client While Still Respecting Yourself)
How To Get Inside Your Client’s Head So That You Start Off Well. 00:00:00
Sample Questionnaire For The Client You Can Use (Resource) 00:00:00
Use This Trick To Make Better Work And Get Happier Clients 00:00:00
The Joys And Sorrows Of Presenting Work In Progress. 00:00:00
Presenting The “Final” Work, Making Final Tweaks, And Finding The Right Balance 00:00:00
Section 6 - That's A Wrap (Getting Paid And Enjoying The Fruit Of Your Labor)
Finish Up Your Project With A Positive Bang. Tips And Tricks. 00:00:00
Don’t Forget To Do This For Attracting Even More Clients 00:00:00
Section 7 - Extra: More Ways To Find New Clients And Promote Your Work Online
Start Your Own Online Art Store To Drive Traffic To Your Website And Find Clients 00:00:00
How To Best Link Your Online Store To Your Website And Social Media Pages 00:00:00
Section 8 - Conclusion And Goodies
75+ Places To Find Free Images, Music, And Videos For Your Project 00:00:00

Course Review

4.8

4.8
4 Ratings
  1. Anonymous
    Stephanie Bosch May 16, 2022 at 19:06 PM

    It was nice

    4.0

    Her tone throughout the entire course was relaxing and easy to listen to for an autistic adult with hypersensitivity to all 5 senses. I appreciate the videos not being lengthy

  2. Anonymous

    Helpful!

    5.0

    Valuable info for all creatives, not just artists! As a freelance editor, the contract and invoice info was super helpful!

  3. Anonymous
    Bartholomew Coyle July 30, 2021 at 18:03 PM

    Very good Course

    5.0

    Good balance of details and key information. Great resource lists included! Very clear and enjoyable instruction.

  4. Anonymous

    Great course

    5.0

    I hope this gets posted. It is a great course. I learned a lot. This course will definitely help if you are going to do freelance. It is all the useful information that you will be so glad you took this course. Thank you

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