The Persuit of Design, Marian Bantjes

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In an earlier post, I talked about the work of designer, Marian Bantjes. After working many years as a traditional graphic designer, she decided to risk it all, quit her job, and pursue something that was reflective of who she truly was as an artist.
I share this because I think there is an important distinction and message in her story: you have to be true to your own creative spirit. I think that it is possible to have a career as an artist, whether art director, designer, or illustrator, and not voice your unique creative point of view. Even if your work is good, and clients are happy, you have to be the artist you are.