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Starting An Art Business from Scratch- Results & Revenue After One Month
Reflecting on the first month of starting my online art business, lots of lessons were learned but there are lots of little victories to be celebrated!
Green Velvet Creative (www.etsy.com/shop/GreenVelvetGoods) (www.greenvelvetcreative.studio)
was launched at the end of April, I started my art business from scratch with no existing audience and I want to give a realistic and transparent look into how it performed directly after launching.
There are a lot of thing I could have done differently but I'm so proud of the progress I made and excited to experiment and continue to learn!
If you have any advice, I'm always open to feedback (just remember to be kind)
NOTE: There is a discrepancy between the total revenue reflected in my chart and then what I state when calculating my profit. My guess is that people who ordered from my website but paid with PayPal didn't show up in my website revenue, so I actually made more money on my website than I originally stated in the 'posts, products, & performance' chapter.
00:01:24 Collection Launch
00:04:02 Posts, Products, & Performance
00:14:49 Revenue & Expenses
00:16:41 What Had an Impact
00:17:29 What I Learned
00:19:32 What I Plan to Change
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Crow Watercolor Timelapse | Bird Painting Technique
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Part 3 of my Fox and Crow watercolor painting series, today we're painting the Crow. Apparel and decor from the Fox and Crow series are available at www.greenvelvetcreative.studio/shop Prints of this painting will be available soon as well. Real speed version is on the way and will be linked to this video once it's uploaded. Next painting update will be the final one. Let me know in the comment...
How to Succeed as an Artist: Why Artists Fail and 7 Steps toward a Success Mindset
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Redefining Success and Embracing Setbacks as a New Online Art Business Owner How do we guarantee success when starting an online art business? Why do some artists fail and how do we stop ourselves from giving up in the face of setbacks? If you’re new to starting an art business, now is a great time to set yourself up for success by understanding your values, motivation, and your definition of s...
Painting a Fox | Cozy Watercolor Timelapse
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As promised, a time lapse of my Fox painting, the second part of my Fox and Crow watercolor series. Apparel and decor from the Fox and Crow series are available at www.greenvelvetcreative.studio/shop and prints of this painting will be available soon as well. Music by Meydän L'Etoile danse Pt.1 and 2 freemusicarchive.org/music/Meydan/Havor/6-_LEtoile_danse_Pt_1_1738/ Next up is the Crow. It's a...
Painting a Fox in Real Time | 1 hr Watercolor Paint With Me | No Cuts, Talking, or Music
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Part 2 of my Fox and Crow watercolor painting series, today we're painting the Fox's head. Apparel and decor from the Fox and Crow series are available at www.greenvelvetcreative.studio/shop and greenvelvetgoods.etsy.com Prints of this painting will be available soon as well. Timelapse and commentary versions are on the way. I love the realtime versions because they feel like something you can ...
Green Velvet Introduction
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I'm Rachel, the artist and owner of GreenVelvetCreative.Studio and Green Velvet Goods (Etsy). I started Green Velvet as a way to establish more consistent art habits, but it's turned into a mission to learn how to live a slower, more fulfilling life and help foster a creative industry that's rooted in collaboration instead of consumerism and competition. On this channel, I hope to not only shar...
Foxglove Watercolor Paint With Me | Real Time 1 Hour No Talking Bird Sounds
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The first part of my Fox and Crow naturalist illustration watercolor! Prints of this painting will be available at www.greenvelvetcreative.studio/ and greenvelvetgoods.etsy.com once the painting is complete! Apparel, home goods, & decor from the Fable Collection also available in my shop. Up next I'll be painting the fox, stay tuned! 0:00:12 First Wash 0:08:46 Mid-Tone Shading 0:24:55 Shadows 0...
Drawing a Victorian Bookplate | Draw With Me | No Talking, Nature Sounds
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Drawing a Victorian Bookplate | Draw With Me | No Talking, Nature Sounds
Draw With Me While a Storm Passes | 1 Hr No Talking No Music | Rain and Nature Sounds
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Draw With Me While a Storm Passes | 1 Hr No Talking No Music | Rain and Nature Sounds

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  • @thesekarwyn
    @thesekarwyn หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'll be waiting for your progress. This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ellennelle
    @ellennelle หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s so helpful (and inspiring!) to hear about how it’s going early in the journey, instead of only looking back on the early journey down the line. Thanks so much for sharing this!

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so happy to hear it, thanks for watching!

  • @Bournelux
    @Bournelux หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for posting this video, it was really well-thought-out and succinct. I have started many businesses or creative adventures like yourself, usually, I keep the same Etsy shop and just change the name though 🤣 But it was really good to see what your biz made in the first month and to hear your strategy for the up-coming months, will be subscribing to see future updates!

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, happy to have you here!

  • @varislis3365
    @varislis3365 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed watching your video because I've just launched my jewellery business and it feels really nice to get realistic perspective from someone else with a budding creative business. It can definitely feel like you should have everything figured out on day one, that you need to go from 0 to tens of thousands of followers and be selling out. Those are of course ridiculously impossible standards to set for yourself. So I'm also trying to take it easy, be mindful and enjoy each step of the process - while also taking time to rest and reflect when I need to. (Which I have done for several weeks now after launching lol).

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, being patient with yourself is soooo much easier said than done. Good luck with your new business!

  • @summerthyme
    @summerthyme หลายเดือนก่อน

    I originally clicked on this video with the thought in the back of my mind "I really hope this doesn't make me feel bad about my own art sales." And you opened by telling me exactly what I needed to hear. So thank you for being real and honest ❤

    • @summerthyme
      @summerthyme หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I wholeheartedly agree with your perspective on social media. I just made a whole youtube video about it. (: it sounds like you have a really healthy relationship with your business and I wish you so much success!

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      This makes me so happy to hear!! I love your channel, it's always so nice to find other artists who want to see a slower, more intentional creative industry

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@summerthyme Oooh I'm excited to watch it. And same to you!!

    • @summerthyme
      @summerthyme หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GreenVelvetCreative aw, thank you ❤️yes, if the whole world could just slow down a bit, that would be great.

  • @melodies_are_alive
    @melodies_are_alive หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was a detailed and very fascinating insight you presented regarding your Art business venture. It is almost bewildering at how many threads need to be held regarding the reaching of the right contacts/audience/market, the time spent on these matters - and all this above the actual creating of the artworks in question itself! Truly a balancing act. I am greatly looking forward to the video regarding the completed artwork Fox and Crow. A possible reason as to why your long YT video was a success is (from my viewpoint) that actual artists themselves were watching it in order to better understand your art. I know I did. I wanted to understand the concept, technique, colour harmony, theme, ideas etc. Always one wishes to learn about other's approaches to their art - and this CANNOT be attained with shorter videos. Thank you for uploading this one, I learnt a LOT from it - and wish you success in achieving your set goals. Remember: it is always the ART that counts, and that it give one an inner satisfaction. The rest must be separated from this and placed under the 'business as usual' compartment! 🙂🖌🎨

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your kind words! Very good to know that my longer videos were helpful as tutorials, maybe I'll make more instructional guided tutorials in the future!

  • @melodies_are_alive
    @melodies_are_alive 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful, like a Naturalist study. What are the parameters of this delightful composition?

  • @melodies_are_alive
    @melodies_are_alive 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautifully rendered watercolour. Is this composition in the end going to have a symbolic meaning behind the actual 'Fox and Crow' title? I write this because symbolically: Fox - adaptability, Crow - intelligence, Foxglove - secrets.

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is from a larger series of Fable-inspired illustrations! I initially started this series years ago and planned to depict every Fable with moral about trust. These have taken on a different meaning for me over the years though

  • @melodies_are_alive
    @melodies_are_alive 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You analyse and break down the theme into their different components so well. Very logical, clear and it doesn't shy away from the more 'material/objective' (thus at times stressful whether one likes it or not) aspects that must be taken into account - especially if one wishes to create an Art business (the timestamps in the video are excellent!). It is ironical in these times that never has it been more easier to connect to the World, only to be lost in sheer numbers. I think it is much more difficult to prevail now as an Artist then but 50 years ago. But your motto 'live slowly, create meaningfully, and produce ethically' appeals greatly - is almost a mantra mindset and perhaps can help one find the oh-so-thin middle road of being able to live and provide for the day to day necessities... while at the same time nurture that artistical gift bestowed upon them by the Procreator/Evolutionary process (take your pick - both ends of the poles are valid). I am looking forward to your next video (having first viewed your previous ones to understand the channel's atmosphere). It is enjoyable to watch a more classical approach to Art - and the attention to detail you put into creating them (many viewpoint settings are material for paintings themselves - I am sure this was intentional). Your Jack Russel Terrier (2:50) is delightful(!) and would make a splendid model for a study in the style of Hogarth.

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! I love your point about it being easier than ever to connect with the world (and you're right, I think more and more of us are feeling lost and disconnected despite that). I truly believe that slowing down and finding authentic connection and community is the solution to so many problems we face, not only as artists but as humans!

  • @jaclynbaerart
    @jaclynbaerart 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so stunning! Is this a watercolor block that you are painting on?

  • @jacquelinemcgowan8164
    @jacquelinemcgowan8164 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was lovely, the fox is one of my favourite animals thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of my favorites as well, I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @camiladiaz9411
    @camiladiaz9411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved it! Plase make more videos like this 🥹

  • @gamesgonenuts
    @gamesgonenuts 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are very talented leaving a big like

  • @jaclynbaerart
    @jaclynbaerart 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this is so stunning!

  • @XxyGoddam
    @XxyGoddam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn I love your cinematography! Good work!

  • @anon1123a
    @anon1123a 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    gives me an idea to make my mixtape cover an actual drawing. thanks.

  • @monicadominguez9455
    @monicadominguez9455 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THIS IS SO GORGEOUS 🥰

  • @cathyriach1285
    @cathyriach1285 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sure it will be beautiful - but I can't see what you're painting due to the shadow of your arm . . . subscribed tho :)

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Apologies, I switch to the other side of the table at minute 50 in this video so the shadow isn't in the way. It's corrected in the next videos as well, thank you for subscribing!

  • @650rcr6
    @650rcr6 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful! you're very talented

  • @superrificsidsquid520
    @superrificsidsquid520 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a gorgeous style of filming and stunning artwork! ❤❤❤ It reminds me a lot of old fairytale books or the Peter rabbit and friends illustrations. It gives me such a wonderfully comforting and cozy feeling 💕✨️🎀

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This makes me so happy to hear, that was exactly the feeling I was going for, thank you for your kind words!

  • @XIII306
    @XIII306 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💛

  • @XIII306
    @XIII306 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love this!! please keep it up!

  • @-Oddish-
    @-Oddish- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is just what I’ve been wanting in a channel, drawing sounds without obnoxiously placed music

    • @GreenVelvetCreative
      @GreenVelvetCreative 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so glad you like this format! Thank you for your kind words

  • @Priya-fk4tz
    @Priya-fk4tz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your videography 😊

  • @OhDearAudrey
    @OhDearAudrey 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am subscriber #15! This was so great!

  • @shanedoyle489
    @shanedoyle489 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so relaxing and you are wildly talented. A puppy break should be applied to everyone's drawing process.