
{"id":817322,"date":"2024-08-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=817322"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:11:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T18:11:23","slug":"from-hobbyist-to-full-time-illustrator-craig-babin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/from-hobbyist-to-full-time-illustrator-craig-babin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to go from hobbyist to full-time illustrator, with Craig Babin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CraigBabin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craig Babin<\/a>&#8216;s journey from hobbyist to full-time illustrator is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Craig juggled two creative pursuits for years: traditional drawing and 3D animation. While his pencil had been a constant companion since childhood, the allure of 3D modeling captured his imagination about 15 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, Craig immersed himself in the digital realm, creating everything from precision agriculture videos to aviation security tutorials. His expertise even led him to inspire college freshmen, introducing them to the exciting world of 3D modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-At-Work-On-Intuos-1080x607.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Babin At Work On Intuos\" class=\"wp-image-817324\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-At-Work-On-Intuos-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-At-Work-On-Intuos-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-At-Work-On-Intuos-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, 2020 marked a pivotal moment in Craig&#8217;s career. He made the bold decision to set aside his established 3D animation business and dive headfirst into the world of professional illustration. But Craig didn&#8217;t just want to make this transition quietly \u2013 he decided to bring the entire world along for the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Pixels to Paychecks: Craig Babin&#8217;s Artistic Odyssey\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And how you, too, can earn money from your art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How Much I Make as a Part-time Art YouTuber?!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wTQ2Ya9bYq0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 2020, Craig launched a YouTube channel to document his creative metamorphosis. His goal? To inspire and educate other aspiring illustrators, showing them that it&#8217;s possible to turn a lifelong passion into a sustainable career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craig&#8217;s content goes beyond mere tutorials. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLWTSGvzBAa3MqHiVp2UpcniXBeatVh8Rj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Draw with Me<\/a> channel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLWTSGvzBAa3O32rmUmwQMdKbnAaVo-AWb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doodle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLWTSGvzBAa3O32rmUmwQMdKbnAaVo-AWb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast<\/a> offer viewers a unique glimpse into his creative process. Time-lapse doodling videos are accompanied by Craig&#8217;s insightful narration, covering a wide range of topics from art techniques to entrepreneurship, and even life philosophy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By sharing his journey so openly, Craig has created a vibrant community of artists and dreamers. His story serves as a reminder that with dedication and the right mindset, it&#8217;s possible to transform a part-time hobby into a full-time income \u2013 and inspire others along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Image-1080x516.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Babin Image\" class=\"wp-image-817325\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Image-1080x516.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Image-980x469.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Image-480x230.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Some other videos from Craig&#8217;s channel:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Why Many Professional Artists Lose Their Passion for Creating\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tsSP6Em45pQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Create Coloring Book Mandalas to Sell on Amazon\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7RjCWXnjieI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817329\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Headshot.jpg 526w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/08\/Craig-Babin-Headshot-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 526px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Craig&#8217;s work:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CraigBabin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mrcraigbabin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craigbabin.gumroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gumroad<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/craigbabin.gumroad.com\/l\/CBDoodleBrushPack?layout=profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craig&#8217;s Doodle Brush Pack for Adobe Illustrator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craig Babin&#8217;s journey from hobbyist to full-time illustrator is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. 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