Drew Millward talk @ LCA

some points I took from Drew Millward's visit

• It's really interesting to look back at what media you consumed as a child and to see how aesthetically it influences you now. Thinking of that I wonder how different my work would be if I hadn't read the Richard Scarry series of books as a child!
• Millward took his non-perfect prints and almost out of necessity made it an aesthetic. Good thinking, a compromise perhaps but not one that affects the integrity of his work.
• Do your own thing and you'll probably get some work from it! Indulge your passions
• It's hard being expected to produce the same work over and over, and he has found it liberating working in a simpler manner. However, sometimes certain clients, especially repeat ones, will expect you to work in your old ways and sometimes you have to sacrifice and cater to their needs.
• Sometimes when you're stuck you just need to walk away from things for a bit. And this is why you shouldn't leave work to the last minute!
• Be honest and upfront with clients about how long you expect a piece to take.
• "Exhibitions are an easy way to lose money."

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