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Freelancing

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One of the definitive boons of being a Graphic Designer is the opportunity to work outside of your current job, if you have one. Freelancing allows, at times, an alternate means of creative freedom, the chance to grow your talents and abilities while being able to control the projects you work on. It is a beneficial release that not all designers are able to take advantage of depending on their contracts.

I have had the opportunity the last couple of years to work on a number of different freelance projects that have helped me as a creator and a manager of my own personal studio. The hardest part that I have found is actually finding and landing the jobs. I don’t know if others in my field have an easier time of it or perhaps I just don’t look hard enough, or in the right places for them. I am hoping to increase my productivity this year and next, with an end-goal of becoming full-time independent in the next couple of years. Building a clientele list must be the hardest part of this field.

Tim

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Market Day

Today was a day well spent. My wife Marlene finally had another Saturday off, which have been few and far between this summer. Taking advantage of the time together we drove up to the St. Albert Market. One of the largest outdoor markets around they boast over 300 vendors and it took us a good couple of hours to see most of them. Always on the hunt for unique vendors and items we came across a simple little stand housing a beautifully branded wine from Barrhead. Shady Lane Estate – “is a family owned and operated farm and winery. The primary focus of our farm is the production of quality fruit for fresh consumption or in our delicious wines. Our fresh fruits include strawberries, raspberries, saskatoons, haskaps, seabuckthorn, cherries and rhubarb. From these fruit varieties we are making wine from the strawberries, raspberries and saskatoons.” ShadyLaneEstate

After a brief lunch at the market we drove through town to one of our favourite locations – Old Strathcona Antique Mall – Such a fun place to go and hangout, eat, and browse all the interesting collectables and antique items. We easily lose ourselves for a few hours looking at all the cool items here.

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Both places offer a fun way to spend time together on a date or even as a family outing. Go, explore, rejuvenate!