PP3 Research: Freelancers Back Home

Be it animation, graphic design, or illustration, my personal desired practice revolves around freelancing within Skopje (generally, and a bit abroad). Considering that I have already made a few contacts and have already done some commissioned work successfully, the first step is complete. With my new business cards I am to expand even further to sustain my personal practice and try to find some artist with whom I may do an independent film for one of the festivals (note: I already know of some people that are up for it, nothing set in stone though). Thus, the best way to even more so expand this vision is by analyzing freelancers' practice and then attempt to establish a connection with them.

Mihajlo "The Micho" Danailovski
I've mentioned him so many times before due to his unique style of illustration and completely freelance-sustained career. I have already talked to him (hence he is also the art director of Lynx Animation Studio) and am planning to go into more detail with him so that I may find more connections and contacts with whom I am to collaborate or for whom I'm going to work for. Furthermore, he can teach me about self-sustaining practices since his artistry is featured on Kickstarter, which he uses to fund his work and maintain his prolific craft. The Micho's creative practice is successful because of its consistency, his prolific drawing, and his style that stands-out amongst others'. In light of the interview from last year, what I've learned from him is to keep drawing and not believe that I tools (such as the Wacom) will in any way augment my drawing skills - learning from the roots is the best.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/512772051/rise-to-nobility/description

Zoran Cardula
Cardula is a Skopje based graphic designer that uses his art not only for commercial purposes but also in events that highlight the awareness of social issues within the city. Recently, with the occasion of the 3rd of December being the International Day of People with Disabilities, he released an illustrated book with the language and writings of his autistic daughter Erato. The book contains 47 made-up words by Erato, translated in 19 languages, as well as 47 illustrations that 33 different artists annotated in accordance to the words that she had created. Cardula uses his art to not only collate artists together for a common cause, but to also highlight issues and send messages of love to the masses instead of just using it as a commercial tool. I wish to conduct an interview or a casual get-together with him so that he may give me some advice and tips on any upcoming such projects that I'd love to be a part of. My uncle, which is a project manager, has already assigned me an infographic project for kids with special needs as my first cousin (his daughter) is affected with a disability that is now, through his activity, catered to around Macedonia. With the assistance of Cardula, I believe that I can add substance to my artistic practice and assist the community as well as create my own independent practice, much like this visceral Skopje artist does.

https://www.selfdevelopshop.com/artist-father-gives-his-autistic-daughter-the-most-unique-present-imaginable

Гуш и Бац - Hug and Kiss - The illustrated book of Cardula that raises awareness for people with special needs through a visual and engaging manner