planhourly for freelance illustrators
plan your creative day without the chaos
juggling client deadlines, personal projects, and admin work leaves your schedule scattered. drag your illustration tasks into hourly slots and see exactly when everything fits.
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sound familiar?
switching between client work, personal art projects, and business tasks without clear boundaries makes you feel scattered and unproductive.
color-code your client work, personal art, and admin tasks to see exactly how much time each gets.
endless todo lists pile up with sketch ideas, revision requests, and invoicing tasks that never seem to get done.
every morning starts fresh — no overwhelming backlog, just today's planned work in hourly slots.
creative work needs deep focus time, but emails and social media keep pulling you away from your drawing tablet.
focus mode strips away everything except your planned illustration sessions so you can get lost in your art.
a freelance illustrator's day, planned hour by hour
why freelance illustrators choose planhourly
freelance illustrators love seeing their creative work, client deadlines, and business tasks in one visual timeline. the drag-and-drop interface feels natural when you're already thinking visually, and color categories help you balance paying work with personal art development.
brand new day
every morning starts fresh — no backlog, no guilt
focus mode
strip everything away and see just your schedule
recurring schedules
set repeating blocks once, they show up daily
color categories
see the shape of your day at a glance
frequently asked questions
How can PlanHourly help me balance client work with personal art projects as a freelance illustrator?
Use color-coded categories to visually see how much time goes to paid client work versus personal portfolio development. Set recurring blocks for regular client projects and personal art time so both get protected space in your schedule.
Can I plan around my creative energy levels and varying project deadlines?
Absolutely. Drag your most demanding illustration work into your peak creative hours, and save admin tasks for when your energy dips. Every morning starts fresh, so you can adjust your daily plan based on how you're feeling and what's most urgent.
Will this work for my irregular freelance schedule that changes based on client needs?
Yes, PlanHourly is designed for flexibility. Unlike rigid task managers, you can easily drag tasks between time slots as client priorities shift. The web-based app works wherever you are, whether at your home studio or working on location.
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start your brand new day →“i used to feel guilty about my messy schedule and all the personal projects i never had time for.”
— a freelance illustrator who gets it
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