I can hardly believe this, but it’s been three years since I sail on the S.S. Self-Employed. I might be a tad biased, but I really think I have the best clients. Yep. Hands down, no if ands or buts about it. I still marvel at the privilege of working with people I consider friends. Thank you for challenging me, keeping me in rent, and helping me chase my dreams.

Here’s to another, and another, and another year…

{Painting by Julia Dault, found via Mr. Pieratt}

*Updated: it’s especially timely today, because Jessica Hische just published this article on pricing & rights management and it’s absolutely a mandatory read for any freelancer or young designer. In fact, I think I will go read it again right now. Care to join me?*