Joys and Pains of the Freelance Illustrator

This personal illustration project that explores the multifaceted (and sometimes paradoxical) experience of working as a freelance illustrator.

Through a series of spot illustrations, the project captures both the rewarding and the challenging aspects of this profession — from creative flow to financial planning, from social media presence to mental wellbeing.

Each illustration focuses on a specific aspect of freelance life. With a stylized and slightly ironic visual approach, the series aims to offer a relatable, visual snapshot of what it means to balance creativity, discipline, and independence in today’s illustration world.