We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Joyce Liu. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Joyce below.

Alright, Joyce thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

I’ve always loved to draw ever since I was a kid. But growing up in Taiwan, there was always this pressure from the adults around me, telling me that by pursuing a career in the arts, I would end up starving on the streets.

But my mom, she was different. She was always there, encouraging me, even when no one else believed in me. Against all odds, she somehow managed to put me through design school on her own, reminding me to always follow my heart, no matter what others say.

Joyce, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Right after college, I was scrambling to find any job that would have me. I did a bit of freelancing here and there, just trying to stay afloat. Then, with luck, I landed a position at a motion graphics studio called Oddfellows. We specialize in short 2D animations, and I’ve been with them for the past six years now!

On the side, I’ve been working on my own character IP called Critters. Critters are small and mischievous creatures that serve as a reminder to find joy in the ordinary, enjoy the moment, and not take things too seriously. I’ve also been exploring the world of Web3. Balancing my day job and personal projects has been an exciting journey.

Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?

I know Web3 is still a sensitive topic for many creatives. There are good and bad to everything; NFT and Web 3 are no different.

In 2021, it felt like people either loved or hated it, so I decided to dive in and see for myself.

Before exploring the Web3 space, I worked as a digital illustrator and designer, trained to deliver exactly what clients wanted and solve other people’s problems. I never saw digital art as something that could hold the same value as traditional art. It opened my mind and made me realize the potential of my work. I felt empowered to create and discover my voice as an artist.

Now, through the Web 3 community, I’ve had the opportunity to meet like-minded people and have work exhibited around the world.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

Business management and how to negotiate are some things that I have learned throughout the years, but I wish I had known them earlier.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://joyceliuart.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
• Twitter: https://x.com/joiceloo_art
• Other: https://critters.art/
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