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More people need to see this video. I'm glad you are taking time off for yourself. Too many of us get caught up in romanticizing the idea of con life and being a small business owner that we sacrifice so much to make it work without realizing. This is a great lesson more artists should be talking about. Thank you for sharing!

I was just thinking about your videos the other day! I'm glad you're doing okay and have been taking care of yourself :) Connecting back with what art you personally want to make separately from selling or monetizing your work is so important and something I've had to do recently as well. It's so mentally rewarding to figure out and discover. but overall - welcome back! excited to see what you put out next! :D

welcome back. i love ur artist alley vlogs.

Totally cool to take a break every so often. A lot of us appreciate the insight and advice you have to share. Excited to see what you work on next! I took an almost 7 year break when I had kids! 😅

Missed uuu! Loved seeing u post videos again 😊

I’m literally so happy I found your channel. I love your chill vibe. 😌 super helpful content too, I’m trying to psych myself up to table.

Ever thought about going to dreamcon in Texas? might get a lot of buisness there

Great tips! Great vid! I always usually do my table alone and yes, go to the bathroom! It's fine to leave your table! I'll let me neighbor know but I always have a sign that I put out that's like: "BRB in 5 minutes" or something like that. I also put out my QR code and give people the option to purchase even if I'm not there. People aren't there to rip you off mid-show, it'll be okay. What's not okay, is being uncomfortable with a bathroom need.

thanks for a great AA vlog and welcome back! I've always wanted to go to dreamhack but hope you enjoyed New York on your trip way back when. here's to more vlogs and a great year ahed!

Hello, Kathy. Enjoyed watching and listening about your experience at DreamHack. An insight about making average sales may put them into perspective. Sure, it's a bummer not to make 5-figures (😜) over a weekend, but, like in baseball, most games are won by making lots of singles and doubles; huge con weekends, like home runs, make great headlines, but are usually rare. Hey, as long as expenses are covered, giving you decent profit, there's enough run to grow - BIGGER!

Long time no see! I'm back from my little break with a tablet review video. Veikk was kind enough to reach out to me, and I was more than happy to make a review of their S640 drawing tablet. I've been drawing digitally for a very long time, and I honestly have many many opinions on tablets! I have a Huion review (not sponsored) currently being edited, which should be out next week. I also owe y'all a few vlogs (I'm awful, I know!) If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave a comment :~) Veikk Official Store: bit.ly/3Fwbw0c *Worldwide shipping, you can enjoy a 24 month long warranty. Veikk Amazon Store: Get 5% off with coupon code s640kathy on Veikk Amazon stores listed below: US: amzn.to/3s2ucSh CA: amzn.to/3QwByHd

Been wrapping up preparations for my first con this weekend and this video helped me feel assured that I practically have everything ready. Really appreciate the note about the seller's license, not many break downs of artist alleys/tabling note that and it was good to hear that going for that temporary license was the right move. Really enjoyed the video over all and appreciate the time and thought you put into this

For some reason that getcon website doesn't load for me :/

For beginners to artist alley, since even the start-up costs are really high (getting merchandise made, card scanner, display racks, etc.), when or how many artist alleys should a beginner expect to break even? I don't think it's realistic for a beginner to immediately break even or make profit at their first artist alley

aye an artist from texas! :D also very helpful video! <3

Im in a predicament! I'm moving to LA from NYC in November, but then Kumori and ANYC are both 2 weeks after I move. Obviously LA is closer to Portland, but ANYC is the bigger show? But also ANYC has attendance cap like last year which hurt artists.

Im a local artist near houston and since i started in 2019 ive been wanting to do Anime Matsuri even with the controversies cause i know it can be big so next year for sure im gonna do it i would have done it this year but i missed my chance

I am so anxious to start selling my art. I don’t like social media and don’t have an updated portfolio, I’m an art school dropout and would have to start my entire product line and branding from scratch. I just got home from my first convention in 7 years and I want to sell my art so badly. My art is very stylized and I probably wouldn’t sell any large prints, I’m too worried about being unsuccessful.

Are you an LLC or DBA or Sole Proprietorship? I want to apply for a business license but i’m not sure which of these I should apply for

Are there any more free cons to attend?

That’s cool. I didn’t know there was cons that was free to attend. 😊

I was gonna sign up for that event but I underestimated how popular the event was lol and when I was able to sign up everything was sold out 😂

so good to see u again, kathy! had a long june and this video came at the right time for me to destress and relax 🥰 hope ur doing well and can't wait to see more of ur con adventures!

I bought your bunny charm!!! :D (I think you can see why)

free entry?! sounds like a win win altho it sounds more like a mini market. did that at walmart once but gave use refunds cause there was no traffic n its not like they was advertising the event. they do need to be better organized

It's so good to see to see you again!! 😊I enjoy watching your videos!! 💫

I live in Texas and am working on creating fan art/original products to sell. Where do you find conventions? Have you tried selling at craft markets or the neighborhood markets on weekends, if so how are those for you?

hi! thank you so much for the info! How do you go about collecting + paying taxes after getting the permit?

they did you dirty on the full bleed

6:52 This is why instead I’m doing a free first come first serve craft fair at a local con & a pop up shop. This is my first time selling anything & I’ve already spent thousands of dollars on merch alone

I love your vlogs! I'm just starting out a shop making clay earrings and I've been going through all your videos while I make things. So peaceful and inspiring

your acrylic display is so cute :)!

Glad to have got to meet you at Mini Mini and thank you for the art trade, pretty excited to hang the new prints ^^

I loved this ❤

Ps do you ever do any tips for surviving on TH-cam as an artist at all? I’m just starting out and it’s a fair bit of work, but it’s so fun that I’d love to carry on. No worries if not 😊

Hi 👋 I watched a few of your videos and: I really enjoy listening to you Thank you so much for such good tips! I really appreciate a video with actual useful tips Having done a few makers markets and doing my first con this year, I find them really useful! I really want to get a cute fanny pack; just need to find my dream one ha ha as the one I have keeps breaking. Really enjoying your content!

I love watching youtube because people like you keep it real... Keep it up!

Wasn't able to book minminicon cu they filled so fast but hopefully I can get matsuri in time!

congrats on all the milestones, kathy! excited to see u grow on your journey ❤

Hi, I wanted to know by Design do you mean Graphic Designer? Love watching your videos!!😊

Congratulations on the job, Kathy! I also LOVE the new pin. 🪐💫 can’t wait to hopefully see more.

Sending you healing vibes! Take care of yourself, Kathy.

Been looking for a manufacturer! Thank you!

Hi! Congrats on the jopb! Also thanks for sharing your process. I really like that pin. And huge stickers are fun to make!

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Kind of a personal question, so feel free to ignore, but did you go to college for art? And if you did, do you feel like it was helpful/necessary to become a full-time artist?

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS VIDEO SERIOUSLY SUMS EVERYTHING PERFECTLY WITH THE EXACT DETAIL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START !! Aughhh thank you so much and keep up with more videos like this!!

Thank you so much for your transparency. I have only done local art markets and have yet to try any cons, but honest reviews and breakdowns like this make it seem less intimidating and motivates me to put myself out there.

I tabled at this con too! Funnily enough, it was the best Friday I've ever done for a con, but also the WORST Sunday... Make over $1k Friday but barely $300 on Sunday. Really is a mixed bag con😅

Hiii! All your videos are so cute and super helpful! I also love how you organized all the info here~ are you able to share the notion template for this spreadsheet?