We recently connected with Broly Su and have shared our conversation below.

Broly, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?

As a Graphic Illustrator at Digiday and an independent illustrator represented by Spinning Yarn Illustration Agency, I currently earn a full-time livelihood through my creative work. My immediate reaction upon graduation was to pursue a creative position in the industry to support my ambition to continue making graphics and artwork. The job search process is quite stressful for me, so I applied to every company on LinkedIn that was seeking a Designer/Illustrator at the time. In retrospect, I wish I had been more selective in selecting fewer companies and reached out to their creative directors via email or direct messages instead of sending applications without a specific target.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I hold an MFA in Illustration from Savanah College of Art and Design and am currently an independent illustrator and artist residing in Atlanta. I specialize in advertising illustrations, poster designs, packaging designs, branding, logo designs, and 2D animation, and my renowned clientele includes Adult Swim, Lexus, Tesla, Top Shelf Atlanta, Playwrights’ Project, and others. I gained many accolades for utilizing visual language to help my clients in identifying different branding system options and for employing a street-culture-inspired approach to my work to reach a larger audience.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Many people believe that artists use the term “art” as a euphemism to avoid harsh reality, not realizing that a creative job can be fraught with problems such as financial hardship, misunderstanding from non-creatives, difficulty connecting with others, and mental illness. At the end of the day, there should never be right or wrong professional choices because everything has two sides.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Despite the fact that a large number of individuals believe that I have accomplished more than my contemporaries. I have bigger ambitions. My goal is to produce as many significant and personal works as possible that will reach people after my physical body decomposes, as each of my works will carry on my spirit as my imprint on the world. In addition, there is an incomprehensible and unparalleled sense that results from creating a piece connected with happiness and calm.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.brolysu.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8rolysu/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brolysu1996/