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I’m a traditional artist turned digital artist and I just shot my shot for my first mural at my local laundromat. They were already reaching out to local artists, but no one responded. I’m hoping we’re able to work together! Also, totally subscribed! Loved this video! So insightful and genuine. Thanks love!

This was a lovely little companion while i drew in the studio. Its fun to see that inbetween stages of making and the life around it. I have also started a non- art job recently and its been challanging to stay positive while spending so much time away from my practice and dreams.

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randomly stumbled upon this while finding a video for sleep; no views, 30 or so minutes after posting. your art is gorgeous. keep doing what youre doing! i will return to this video later as I do need to sleep soon but i will 100% check you out soon ❤

Just randomly clicked on this video, but seems like I really liked both the message and the apple painting 😊😊

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I mean... you are my new favourite person on TH-cam

Love it

I am happy I found your channel, subcribed because you are a fellow artist who Runs yay! I love running. It makes me happy asap (yes, even if it's hard and I struggle) and I am so happy afterwards. I will try to get to three times running a week again and the connection between running and art is so true. Wish you the best of luck for your channel!

Found this video so randomly and it spoke to SO MANY thoughts and challenges I've been having around my art, my running, and family planning. Thank you for sharing ❤ and I hope you have the best time preparing for and running the half marathon!! 🎉

This is big sister advice for real 🧡

So proud of you! Such an inspiration ✨️

🎉proud of you darling!

I paint murals on my garden walls . I live in New Mexico 87107 , Mother Bosque Garden . So fun.

I was a part-time pet groomer and doing art but since I quit cause of a shitty boss I'm just stretching out the last two paychecks while I do art. Good luck to you! One day artists who want to do this as a full-time career will get there when the time is right.

For me, I really want to have my own business though it's not art related per se but more in marketing and graphic design. I got hired last month. It's not really on a creative side like you do too, It's a virtual assistant job and I have another part time job for helping my family's business so it's kind of a full time on it's own but I still try to work on my business. Even though I want to work on my business everyday, it's just hard sometimes because I'm so busy and tired at the end of the day. But, I have this feeling that I have to do it my own business you know.. I don't know if you feel it too.. The feeling of you don't have a choice but to do it because that's what you really want to do and you need to make it happen. I have job but I feel like I'm going to be truly happy and fulfilled once I made my business a full time thing.

I got a job because I wanted to help my family, save money, and do something I like in the future, I really have no idea what I actually like, what I wanna do, I'm not good at things and everyone expects you to your max best that is earning a lot of money, it's not easy, nothing is tbh but with the way I am it's really difficult for me, I feel so dumb at job when I'm given a task that is difficult, I was getting good at designing at job and I thought I finally have something but now my manager wants me to do something else, idk if I'd be even able to do it and what if I couldn't do it even after learning, he's not going to be patient with me. I'm trying my best or maybe I'm not, I don't think it's enough but my drifts away so fast! I'm tired seriously! I can't even leave the job and I'm not getting good and I don't even wanna do it but then question comes exactly what do you wanna do? And the answer is idk! I like designing, I wanna make comics some day, I like animation but I'm not good at anything and nor do I have time to learn anything!

Wonderful video! You’re a go getter, I admire that. Makes me wanna restart my cold email list. 😅

This is so great! I'm just starting out on my art journey and still working a 9-5 but I've had similar thoughts about "if I always have to rely on a 9-5 I will have failed". Thank you for making this video. I'm excited to check out your other videos!

Yes yes yes

Thanks for the video! I am in a similar boat. I just started making TH-cam videos - while starting a new job and still trying to make my art. It takes so much energy! 😭 good luck ✨

your art is so beautiful! :DD love me some cosmic crisps mmm

your art is beautifully cozy if thats ever a description for something. i love it! as a struggling artist myself, i cant support you financially now. wish you success still!

Good luck with your art business!! You are amazing! ❤

Same boat - part time in an office, part time working on my own stuff. It's a great balance ✨

love to see your work ❤

have you ever considered using a brush to shade? if the right brush is used, you could get that same cute hand shaded effect as you would by manually shading it!

So cozy 🥰

What computer program do you use in creating your design and what projector? Please

thank you for watching! I'm interested to know who else has been keeping a secret project? When do you plan to 'launch' or why is it a secret?

I almost got teary when the piano music came on 🥹 Your gallery wall is really special ❤ Can't wait to see what you'll create in your new office!

The 5 minute mark was so funny! 😂 great effort getting your space finished Merinda!! Also could we have a better look at your gallery wall? Some of the pictures had too much glare

Im definitely one of the people this video was made for. God bless ya 🎉 and thanks.

I have no idea how I was recommended this video. But here we are. Thank you for your message. Thank you for putting out your positive energy into this world. Thank you.

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I really needed this message! thank you. love this video!!

Beautiful message ❤

Wonderful Video Merinda. Really loved your honesty and the simple explanation you did without stretching the topic much like other TH-camrs do. I am learning copywriting now and will start outreaching to potential clients by mid-July. You showing the open rates gave me some good insight into what to expect when I am sending cold emails. Thanks a lot. God Bless you.

Great vlog!! Thanks for the opportunity to come along with you!

Omg so cool!! What was your favorite part about painting the mural?

This was such a nice and calming video to watch! :) Also i really like how the murals turned out. As an illustrator/designer myself I know the unexpected things that can pop up while the process. Well done! :)

I love how you persisted! It looks amazing ❤

Airbnb 🤣

Awesome video!!!

I loved the Kmart vacuum analogy! 🤣

Omg when you revealed the first mural was $200 I gasped! You've come a long way!!

Very excited for this video! I hope it helps anyone who has been wanting to paint murals, but unsure about how to find clients. Let me know what you think

I like the fact you could do any time of the year to set goals for yourself, doesn't always have to be the start of the year, month, week or the day and stuff

I like that you separated your goals. I hope you'll achieve them!

This video felt really calming and charming at the same time 🥰