Freelance Artist Survival Guide mit Klaus Scherwinski
Overview:
Freelancing in the games industry can feel overwhelming—great artwork alone isn’t enough to sustain a career. Veteran storyboard artist Klaus Scherwinski shares key insights into launching and growing a successful freelance art career. He introduces the Four Axioms of Freelance Art, designed to help artists approach their work as a business, attract quality clients, and clearly communicate their value—even without a personal network.
Target Audience:
- Young creatives and students starting a freelance career
- Industry professionals transitioning from full-time employment to freelancing
- Especially relevant for introverts and those struggling with networking
- Applicable across all creative disciplines—from audio and design to production and marketing
Attendee Takeaways:
- A clear understanding of the “Axioms of Freelance Art”
- Practical strategies for professional communication and client relations
- Tools to build an evolving, sustainable career instead of falling into underpaid, stagnant work
- A Q&A session tailored to individual challenges, portfolio feedback, and storyboarding insights
About the Speaker:
Klaus Scherwinski is a seasoned cinematic storyboard artist with credits on AAA titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Horizon Forbidden West, and Hitman.
Apart from being featured online on programs like Adobe Live, Klaus presents his master-classes on visual storytelling and creative career development at
conferences like GDC, Devcom, Breda Games Week, Digital Dragons, and at SAE Institute campuses all over Europe.
