I'll go through some of the difficulties , where you should be looking, where to avoid as well as an example from my own freelancing experience.
It's not an easy process finding freelance work but always stay positive and keep busy interacting and talking to people.
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Learn the basics with this playlist:
• Blender Basics low poly car
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