Freelance illustrator Megan Jeffrey (www.megillustrations.com) recently celebrated 17 years in her profession by sharing 17 things she's learned along the way. I thought you might be interested to read what she wrote about motivation:
"I often hear the comment, 'I could NEVER be self-employed! You must be so disciplined!' I don't think I'm any more disciplined than the next person, and my answer usually is something along the lines of, 'There's nothing more motivating than bills to pay.' I think that there is a misconception that artists have to wait until there is a 'muse' who will inspire them towards creativity and industry. Nah. You work until 'it' comes, and THEN you ride the wave."
