Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Vu.
Hi Julie, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I started drawing digitally in 2020 during the pandemic. It started off as doodles on my phone and drawing portraits for friends and family to make a bit of extra cash. Then, as more and more people kept inquiring about my illustrations, I decided to make an Instagram account dedicated to my art, and that’s when I started to gain a bit more traction.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s definitely been a struggle since I never knew or thought that it could ever become a full-time job. I didn’t know that there was a market for art, much less think that people would be interested in something I created. It was hard to navigate both the creative and business side of it since it’s not always as simple as posting my work on social media. There’s so much more behind-the-scenes work of building it into a business and turning it from a hobby into a job. I’m still learning and making mistakes along the way, but I’m generally just happy that I get to create art on a regular basis.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a freelance artist. I specialize in digital illustrations, and most of my art is centered around storytelling. I want to create and capture moments and emotions.
I love drawing custom commissions for my clients, whether or not it’s recreating a family photo or creating new and exciting characters. I also have a Patreon where I have art tutorials and hope to help others with their artistic journey/ navigating the business. More recently, I opened up a shop where I sell merchandise such as stickers and prints.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
I think being aware that not everything you create is going to turn out perfect. I try really hard not to be too critical of myself and strive to do better and learn from my mistakes.
Contact Info:
- Website: juliedrawsstuff.carrd.co
- Instagram: instagram.com/julie_drawsstuff
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliexdrawsstuff/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliedrawstuff
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQe7Pa7mMcLekgn69VARAg/about
- Etsy: etsy.com/shop/juliedrawsstuff
Image Credits
Julie Vu
