In 2022 my wife started an art business with an Etsy store and also selling prints and products in local boutique stores. She did pretty well, but my job as a full time game artist is supporting us, and we have a similar dynamic that you described. I'm extremely happy to see her going for it and producing work that she loves. This has also given us a lot of flexibility in the afternoon when our son comes home from school. She is available so that we don't have to pay a fortune for after school care. At her old job she was often required to work late hours and weekends. Her art business may not be making a fortune (yet), but it saves us an enormous amount of money in other ways. Everyone's situation is different. No one should be judging your career choice if it makes you happy and everyone involved is on board.
We're glad for this authentic message, because people new to art, and people who aren't artists should see making art as something that normal humans do. People make art in every community, in your neighborhood, and those artists have families, obligations, other jobs- basically normal human stuff. The thing is, that other stuff can sometimes make us feel guilty about devoting time to things that sustain and heal us, like making art. It helps people to hear stories about taking a chance on your own talent, stealing a few minutes to make art, and devoting a little space in our lives to create. This just might give someone courage to make their own art!
Very well said, it takes a lot of courage to make art and display it for the world to see. Artists have to be creative in how they make time to make art, it's a labor of love and most artists don't chose this life, it choses them.
it's so cool of you that you made this super transparent video! Personally I don't think it's a bad thing, that your husband supports you. If that's okay for the both of you it's no one else's business and don't let them tell you otherwise. Also: Don't give up! Last year I made 50$ with my art so you're quite ahead of me haha! I'm sure one day you'll be super successful and sell tons of paintings! Much love! xx
Hey I just gotta say, "making it" is a myth! I quit my job 3 years ago to become a full-time artist. I am represented by 2 galleries, I have not chosen social media as a primary route, but the one thing that I have learnt over these last three years that I will always share freely with everyone is this, whether you starting out or you have been doing for a long time, keep educating yourself on the business of macro-economics, it really makes everything else makes sense. Nobody ever makes it, its true, everything is a temporary state - both the "successes" and the "failures" and to take it further neither of them even exist, they are simply just my perception or judgment of a situation. Ive had sold out shows and then Ive had no sell shows.....lols My job is just to keep going and stay out of my own way if that makes sense. After sometime, one develops thick skin and the natural comparisons that I had at the beginning or even placing myself on some imaginary scale of where I am in my art career was quickly slapped into reality when just after 3 months of non stop painting as a pure novice with no painting background I got picked up for a group show and everything just grew from there and then at some point everything just seemed to stop and nothing was happening for me, however once again, my job as the artist is just do the work, regardless of what my thoughts are or how I am feeling, I found doing the work is all that helps. Ive been broke for months, living in my studio eating 2 minute noodles barely being able to pay rent to suddenly having a solo at gallery in Paris and this is how life goes. And ask we enter March 2023 I pick up a brand new set of keys to my new studio and also a set of keys to my first Gallery. Its just crazy, this life is amazing, crazy, sad, painful, ugly, beautiful, however all is just to be embraced equally because that is the only way we know that we are alive, this is how we know what being an artist is. So my final words would just be that once I learnt to get become comfortable with the uncomfortable.....the acceptance of everything is sweet. Wishing you all the best on this amazing journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
Great honesty. Well, you are more popular than me. If I had any revenue or views from my art I would lose my mind. My mom thinks I'm good. It takes a significant amount of delusion, effort and time to break out, I think.
Thanks for the honesty, and alpay efe made a video about yt and all social media burying artists content that seems really relevant to you (and all artists)
Your story is the way most artists start. Give yourself at least five years before you decide something about yourself that is not true. You have a great opportunity to grow and advance in your art and career. Enjoy the ride. You'll get to where you want to be. Blessings!
Thank you for your transparency. I'm also at the early steps of having a creative career, and the bulk of what you talk about here resonates with me. It's not easy, but it can be highly rewarding later on as long as we persist.
I feel what you are trying to say. I admire that about you. We are on the same boat. Having shifted my career so many times I just wanted to find happiness and fulfillment doing art, sad to say my passion doesn't pay the bills. I rely on my partner a lot! Social media can either make you or break you! Take courage and don't stop believing in yourself. Sending you comfort and warmth!
This video made me so happy, thank you for being vulnerable with us ❤️❤️ I love your art and your uploads make my day, I'm so happy you made the decision to focus on your art ❤️❤️
Thank you for this video... I have been in a situation where I want to quit my job that I do not like to be a full-time artist, supported by my mother. It is an idea that I am still digesting, but listening to you makes me a lot lighter
I quit my job in October to try and make it as a photographer and artist. I come to youtube often, looking for tutorials etc. and somedays I almost panic looking at the titles of the videos I see - "How I make 7 zillion dollars a month doing stick-figure drawings!" or "These are the 50 billion mistakes you are making!" or "What the PROS are keeping secret from you!". Its all so overwhelming and I feel like I am not doing enough to 'make it'. I found your channel a little while back and was so happy to find someone who seems to be living the reality of what I am trying to do (I too have a very supportive partner who makes the $$). Watching this was wonderful, thank-you for your candor - its really appreciated. I now feel less like I am falling behind and not doing the 'right' things. I look forward to seeing more of your journey!
Thank you for being so transparent! I've been told over and over to never quit my job for art but i have almost no time to really pursue art and start a business with it because of that job. Then people say, then get another job that helps you make time... but I need money to pay bills and like you said rent and utility bills are expensive. It feels like I can only do art when I'm retired now because I need to make money to live and art aint doing it at all at the moment.
I feel this A LOT! I have been doing YT since 2014 (only really serious about it in 2018) and it's been a struggle to grow. My videos aren't getting many views, my post on IG aren't getting any views and so on. My Etsy shop is horrible at the moment, but I've heard from many people that it's slow everywhere. It doesn't seem to matter how hard I try I can't get a foot forward. I currently just want people to see me and to build an audience/community and it's so flippin hard to even do that. I would love for it be be a business one day but it's not happening any time soon. I'm not asking for things to be super easy ya know, just someone throw me a bone for once? lol #thestruggleisreal
I'm so happy you are able to pursue your dream this way. Beginnings are slow, but I'm a big believer in "persistence and determination conquer all things". Good luck with your journey. You are an inspiration to me.
I have sold art prints of my paintings, but wanted to change gears this year and focus more on my digital art and illustrations because it is what I truly enjoy. That is probably why business is so slow right now lol
@@moviusmakes Oh I see. Well if you keep going you should be fine! I mean in the last days I've looked at quite a few small business artists (yes, they did have a bigger yt channel ofc - and yes, i checked their stores ;) ) but seemed to be doing really well, even with more simple illustrations. Wish you all the best and I'm happy you're able to do this
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing this very candid and vulnerable but real talk with us. Building your business up from scratch is so hard. A lot of people don't realize this. It needs a lot of time, dedication and hard work. Be patient. Everyone's path is different. If you are willing to sacrifice to make this work then it must be really something that resonates with you and that you want to do in life. Something that brings you joy and meaning. That is something worth the effort!
I can really relate, I've been trying to grow a following via tik tok and Instagram and its really hard sometimes but its all a learning process (at least that's what I tell myself when I'm bummed about it) and these things take time and a lot of work but we'll get there. I even just started my own TH-cam channel (very early phase) but I have a lot more to learn. Being an artist is hard but so rewarding and there's always something new to learn. Keep at it, and thank you for sharing your journey so far :) Just remember this is just the beginning!
Love your vulnerability! I'm on the venture of becoming a full time artist/entrepreneur, and I have no idea how people do it alone either. My husband is my biggest supporter creatively and financially as well, and I'm so thankful for that. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for being so honest, I am an artist too and I recently switch to digital art because like you said for the lack of money, I live with my parents and if not I wouldn't be able to continue with my art journey but like you said in a previous video I rather working on my business and dreams than working for someone else despite the struggles we face, so thanks again for being here and sharing your journey with us 💖
It’s so nice to hear the reality of followers/interactions you get because it always feels so disheartening when it happens! I myself do my art part time and am only am to do that because of my fiancé’s income, so completely normal and i hope you don’t get people giving you slack for it. ❤
Thank you so much for this honest video, I think a lot of us artists can relate to everything you said. And it’s awesome that you share the reality so openly, it’s really a big help for many of us. ❤
Thanks for this video! I can totally relate! I am a part time artist and would love to be full time. Because working for someone else’s dream sucks. But I have to pay rent and eat! Keep working on your dream and create!
Thankyou so much for this video, its nice to see others in similar situations, like you i am very lucky to have a supporting husband whose job supports not only the household but also at the moment my passion for art and crafts, i was forced out of work due to a accident that made me disabled and for a time i didnt know what i wanted to do until my husband pushed me further, i love your channel so much xxx
First of all, your art is so beautiful. I absolutely adore it!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope you keep going with your business. It looks like you have a lot of wonderful support on here. You definitely inspire me. I want to leave my 9-5 to pursue my art full time. I wish you monumental success in 2023! 💓
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I admire your work and the dedication you put into each of your projects. I understand that everyone's process is unique and that worthwhile things take time. I'm currently going through a similar moment myself, and I'm learning to appreciate the value of taking things one step at a time without getting bogged down by unnecessary fears. As you continue on your artistic journey, remember that it's important to trust in yourself and in the path that you're on. If a problem can't be solved, there's no use in worrying about it, and if it can be solved, there's no need to let it consume you. Keep pushing forward, and know that your hard work and dedication will pay off in the end.
Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your honest experience as a full-time artist. I think many artists can relate to your story. I definitely can! Your art is beautiful. Keep doing what you love as much as you can. Good things take time,at least that's what I remind myself evey time I get discouraged. ♡
You are so talented! My wish for you is that you allow yourself to feel successful. You are happy and have everything you need, that's successful in my book! It is wonderful that you and your husband can work together and be happy. That's part of being a team!
I feel so related to your story. I apologise each time I say I left my engineering job to be an artist. It has been five years and it still didn't pick up. But at least I like my art more than five years ago 😅 also thank you for inspiring me to come back to TH-cam ❤ 😊
Hey! I'm in a very similar boat! I quit my job during COVID to take care of my little ones, and finally got the guts to pursue the art career I've always wanted. My husband makes enough money and has been encouraging me for years to do this, so I did. As of March 10th I'll be 6 months in, no shop yet. I'm creating a graphic novel so I'm going to have to figure out how to turn that into stickers/prints/pins/etc. As a huge introvert, it's been a challenge and a half to throw myself head first into social media, creating youtube videos, and growing. I'm still awful at it, but I know TH-cam is a marathon, not a race. Growth is much slower for me as I've been reluctant to film my face (rosacea). From the average I've seen, it takes a year or more for TH-cam to kick off for channels. The worldy perception of artists being deadweights, starving artists, 'not a real job', is still a viewpoint that is clinging on by its teeth. The internet has made it possible for us to share our creations and get support, which is fantastic. But I get the same response when my old co-workers ask what I'm doing now. I get the forced smile and "Oh that's cool". Being such a small content creator and making no profits from my work so far makes me feel like a sham. I want to say I'm an artist with pride, but at the same time, I feel I have nothing to show for it. And yes, there will always be negative comments. The irony is, all social media platforms count comments as engagement, no matter the intention. So while those jerks think they're being funny, all they do is help boost the account!
Hey! I am a huge introvert as well but after posting online for over a year, it has gotten way way easier so just keep going :) :) I totally get the same reaction from people when I tell the I am an artist and honestly feel a little bit of embarrassment to tell them haha, it also has gotten so much easier to just ignore ignorant comments too so I am thankful for that. Thanks for the comment
@@moviusmakes Thanks for showing us behind the scenes! I love seeing the non-filters behind channels. Can't wait to see what other cute creations you make next, thanks for reading!😊❤
What Ive learned as an artist, it takes alot of work. But theres many ways to make money. Travel go to conventions, make portfolios for art careers, like graphic designer jobs, make a skill share class, an etsy, a redbubble and other accounts that could potentially make passive income, write and illustrate a book. I would also recommend getting a buisiness license and a bank account for that buisiness. Im still personally working on getting some of these set up for myself just a heads up but Im planning to do them once I get the time as Im both working and in college for ( Digital Media Design + Animation). Also something thats very important is learning to socialize with others, this can be daunting for most artists but if you want to make connections and get art jobs you got to socialize. Just how it is.
Thanks for being open and honest about your struggles, I am sure all artists go through that at least at some point in their career. When I see those self proclaimed success stories, I always wonder, why are you grinding on social media if you claim to have a six figure passive income stream? Well, to be fair, people might just like to be busy and inspire others, but I keep doubting their honesty. I hope you won't let the grind pull you down. If you focus on your art and loving what you make, there will be others loving it too, it might just take more time for your platforms to catch a surf of the algorithm. Also, people who enjoy your content, are often not customers. I for example really enjoy your art and feel happy seeing it, but I don't feel I need to own a physical product. It's enough to see it online. Sure, I can consider supporting you by buying something but that still doesn't make me a regular costumer. So giving away content online in order to motivate your audience to buy from you might not always work that directly. The exposure is amazing though, because actual customers might still find you once you are more visible. A friend of mine got a really cool illustration job like that... If you ever consider making a children's book with your art, that would be something I'd be interested to buy. So if that inspires you, it might be worth looking into. Not that book deals are a gold mine, but it could bring in some more substancial income and further exposure. For the time being, there is no shame in having your husband bring in the main chunk of money while you invest in your art. It seems like you are working a full time job and it is part of being self emloyed to have to grind before we can harvest. You can be very proud for taking that step and following your heart, putting in the work and going for it. People who say I told you so are probably unhappy with their job and just need proof that they have no other choice than to stick to it... Thanks for being you and for bringing beauty and inspiration to this world. That is worth a lot and doesn't have to reflect in numbers... 🐝💐🌱
Great video. I'm wanting to get good at art to sell some pieces. Still trying to make good art at this point. I'm an accountant and I like it. I really want to draw and paint awesome pictures and maybe one day they will sell. Nowadays I believe that you have to pay for ads even if you have a following the way social media and search engines like TH-cam. Wish you the best of luck
In 2022 my wife started an art business with an Etsy store and also selling prints and products in local boutique stores. She did pretty well, but my job as a full time game artist is supporting us, and we have a similar dynamic that you described. I'm extremely happy to see her going for it and producing work that she loves. This has also given us a lot of flexibility in the afternoon when our son comes home from school. She is available so that we don't have to pay a fortune for after school care. At her old job she was often required to work late hours and weekends. Her art business may not be making a fortune (yet), but it saves us an enormous amount of money in other ways. Everyone's situation is different. No one should be judging your career choice if it makes you happy and everyone involved is on board.
We're glad for this authentic message, because people new to art, and people who aren't artists should see making art as something that normal humans do. People make art in every community, in your neighborhood, and those artists have families, obligations, other jobs- basically normal human stuff. The thing is, that other stuff can sometimes make us feel guilty about devoting time to things that sustain and heal us, like making art. It helps people to hear stories about taking a chance on your own talent, stealing a few minutes to make art, and devoting a little space in our lives to create. This just might give someone courage to make their own art!
Very well said, it takes a lot of courage to make art and display it for the world to see. Artists have to be creative in how they make time to make art, it's a labor of love and most artists don't chose this life, it choses them.
it's so cool of you that you made this super transparent video! Personally I don't think it's a bad thing, that your husband supports you. If that's okay for the both of you it's no one else's business and don't let them tell you otherwise. Also: Don't give up! Last year I made 50$ with my art so you're quite ahead of me haha! I'm sure one day you'll be super successful and sell tons of paintings! Much love! xx
Very authentic. Best of luck to you.
Hey I just gotta say, "making it" is a myth! I quit my job 3 years ago to become a full-time artist. I am represented by 2 galleries, I have not chosen social media as a primary route, but the one thing that I have learnt over these last three years that I will always share freely with everyone is this, whether you starting out or you have been doing for a long time, keep educating yourself on the business of macro-economics, it really makes everything else makes sense. Nobody ever makes it, its true, everything is a temporary state - both the "successes" and the "failures" and to take it further neither of them even exist, they are simply just my perception or judgment of a situation. Ive had sold out shows and then Ive had no sell shows.....lols My job is just to keep going and stay out of my own way if that makes sense. After sometime, one develops thick skin and the natural comparisons that I had at the beginning or even placing myself on some imaginary scale of where I am in my art career was quickly slapped into reality when just after 3 months of non stop painting as a pure novice with no painting background I got picked up for a group show and everything just grew from there and then at some point everything just seemed to stop and nothing was happening for me, however once again, my job as the artist is just do the work, regardless of what my thoughts are or how I am feeling, I found doing the work is all that helps. Ive been broke for months, living in my studio eating 2 minute noodles barely being able to pay rent to suddenly having a solo at gallery in Paris and this is how life goes. And ask we enter March 2023 I pick up a brand new set of keys to my new studio and also a set of keys to my first Gallery. Its just crazy, this life is amazing, crazy, sad, painful, ugly, beautiful, however all is just to be embraced equally because that is the only way we know that we are alive, this is how we know what being an artist is. So my final words would just be that once I learnt to get become comfortable with the uncomfortable.....the acceptance of everything is sweet. Wishing you all the best on this amazing journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
This was a lovely comment, thank you :) I am trying to savor every moment of my artist journey and am very excited for what the future holds for me
@@moviusmakes you're welcome, have loads of fun 😃🎉
Great honesty. Well, you are more popular than me. If I had any revenue or views from my art I would lose my mind. My mom thinks I'm good. It takes a significant amount of delusion, effort and time to break out, I think.
Thanks for the honesty, and alpay efe made a video about yt and all social media burying artists content that seems really relevant to you (and all artists)
Fantastic video good luck with your art. You do amazing work. Keep it going.
Your story is the way most artists start. Give yourself at least five years before you decide something about yourself that is not true. You have a great opportunity to grow and advance in your art and career. Enjoy the ride. You'll get to where you want to be. Blessings!
Thank you for your transparency. I'm also at the early steps of having a creative career, and the bulk of what you talk about here resonates with me. It's not easy, but it can be highly rewarding later on as long as we persist.
I feel what you are trying to say. I admire that about you. We are on the same boat. Having shifted my career so many times I just wanted to find happiness and fulfillment doing art, sad to say my passion doesn't pay the bills. I rely on my partner a lot! Social media can either make you or break you! Take courage and don't stop believing in yourself. Sending you comfort and warmth!
Most businesses are in the red (making a loss) for the first 5 years. Keep up the good work. Persistence is very important. Thanks for sharing.
This video made me so happy, thank you for being vulnerable with us ❤️❤️ I love your art and your uploads make my day, I'm so happy you made the decision to focus on your art ❤️❤️
Thank you for this video... I have been in a situation where I want to quit my job that I do not like to be a full-time artist, supported by my mother. It is an idea that I am still digesting, but listening to you makes me a lot lighter
I quit my job in October to try and make it as a photographer and artist. I come to youtube often, looking for tutorials etc. and somedays I almost panic looking at the titles of the videos I see - "How I make 7 zillion dollars a month doing stick-figure drawings!" or "These are the 50 billion mistakes you are making!" or "What the PROS are keeping secret from you!". Its all so overwhelming and I feel like I am not doing enough to 'make it'. I found your channel a little while back and was so happy to find someone who seems to be living the reality of what I am trying to do (I too have a very supportive partner who makes the $$). Watching this was wonderful, thank-you for your candor - its really appreciated. I now feel less like I am falling behind and not doing the 'right' things. I look forward to seeing more of your journey!
Thank you for being so transparent! I've been told over and over to never quit my job for art but i have almost no time to really pursue art and start a business with it because of that job. Then people say, then get another job that helps you make time... but I need money to pay bills and like you said rent and utility bills are expensive. It feels like I can only do art when I'm retired now because I need to make money to live and art aint doing it at all at the moment.
I feel this A LOT! I have been doing YT since 2014 (only really serious about it in 2018) and it's been a struggle to grow. My videos aren't getting many views, my post on IG aren't getting any views and so on. My Etsy shop is horrible at the moment, but I've heard from many people that it's slow everywhere. It doesn't seem to matter how hard I try I can't get a foot forward. I currently just want people to see me and to build an audience/community and it's so flippin hard to even do that. I would love for it be be a business one day but it's not happening any time soon. I'm not asking for things to be super easy ya know, just someone throw me a bone for once? lol #thestruggleisreal
I'm so happy you are able to pursue your dream this way. Beginnings are slow, but I'm a big believer in "persistence and determination conquer all things". Good luck with your journey. You are an inspiration to me.
Your landscape paintings are really cute! Have you ever considered selling prints of those on cards or maybe something like fine art prints?
I have sold art prints of my paintings, but wanted to change gears this year and focus more on my digital art and illustrations because it is what I truly enjoy. That is probably why business is so slow right now lol
@@moviusmakes Oh I see. Well if you keep going you should be fine! I mean in the last days I've looked at quite a few small business artists (yes, they did have a bigger yt channel ofc - and yes, i checked their stores ;) ) but seemed to be doing really well, even with more simple illustrations. Wish you all the best and I'm happy you're able to do this
Thank you so much for opening up and sharing this very candid and vulnerable but real talk with us. Building your business up from scratch is so hard. A lot of people don't realize this. It needs a lot of time, dedication and hard work. Be patient. Everyone's path is different. If you are willing to sacrifice to make this work then it must be really something that resonates with you and that you want to do in life. Something that brings you joy and meaning. That is something worth the effort!
I can really relate, I've been trying to grow a following via tik tok and Instagram and its really hard sometimes but its all a learning process (at least that's what I tell myself when I'm bummed about it) and these things take time and a lot of work but we'll get there. I even just started my own TH-cam channel (very early phase) but I have a lot more to learn. Being an artist is hard but so rewarding and there's always something new to learn. Keep at it, and thank you for sharing your journey so far :) Just remember this is just the beginning!
Love your vulnerability! I'm on the venture of becoming a full time artist/entrepreneur, and I have no idea how people do it alone either. My husband is my biggest supporter creatively and financially as well, and I'm so thankful for that. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for being so honest, I am an artist too and I recently switch to digital art because like you said for the lack of money, I live with my parents and if not I wouldn't be able to continue with my art journey but like you said in a previous video I rather working on my business and dreams than working for someone else despite the struggles we face, so thanks again for being here and sharing your journey with us 💖
It’s so nice to hear the reality of followers/interactions you get because it always feels so disheartening when it happens! I myself do my art part time and am only am to do that because of my fiancé’s income, so completely normal and i hope you don’t get people giving you slack for it. ❤
Thank you so much for this honest video, I think a lot of us artists can relate to everything you said. And it’s awesome that you share the reality so openly, it’s really a big help for many of us. ❤
Being an artist is one thing, having economic success is another and comes with time. Do what you’re doing. You’ll get in time
Thanks for this video! I can totally relate! I am a part time artist and would love to be full time. Because working for someone else’s dream sucks. But I have to pay rent and eat! Keep working on your dream and create!
Thankyou so much for this video, its nice to see others in similar situations, like you i am very lucky to have a supporting husband whose job supports not only the household but also at the moment my passion for art and crafts, i was forced out of work due to a accident that made me disabled and for a time i didnt know what i wanted to do until my husband pushed me further, i love your channel so much xxx
I’m so proud of you 😊
First of all, your art is so beautiful. I absolutely adore it!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope you keep going with your business. It looks like you have a lot of wonderful support on here. You definitely inspire me. I want to leave my 9-5 to pursue my art full time. I wish you monumental success in 2023! 💓
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I admire your work and the dedication you put into each of your projects. I understand that everyone's process is unique and that worthwhile things take time. I'm currently going through a similar moment myself, and I'm learning to appreciate the value of taking things one step at a time without getting bogged down by unnecessary fears.
As you continue on your artistic journey, remember that it's important to trust in yourself and in the path that you're on. If a problem can't be solved, there's no use in worrying about it, and if it can be solved, there's no need to let it consume you. Keep pushing forward, and know that your hard work and dedication will pay off in the end.
Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your honest experience as a full-time artist. I think many artists can relate to your story. I definitely can! Your art is beautiful. Keep doing what you love as much as you can. Good things take time,at least that's what I remind myself evey time I get discouraged. ♡
You are so talented! My wish for you is that you allow yourself to feel successful. You are happy and have everything you need, that's successful in my book! It is wonderful that you and your husband can work together and be happy. That's part of being a team!
I feel so related to your story. I apologise each time I say I left my engineering job to be an artist. It has been five years and it still didn't pick up. But at least I like my art more than five years ago 😅 also thank you for inspiring me to come back to TH-cam ❤ 😊
Thanks for being so honest. I love it
Hey! I'm in a very similar boat! I quit my job during COVID to take care of my little ones, and finally got the guts to pursue the art career I've always wanted. My husband makes enough money and has been encouraging me for years to do this, so I did. As of March 10th I'll be 6 months in, no shop yet. I'm creating a graphic novel so I'm going to have to figure out how to turn that into stickers/prints/pins/etc. As a huge introvert, it's been a challenge and a half to throw myself head first into social media, creating youtube videos, and growing. I'm still awful at it, but I know TH-cam is a marathon, not a race. Growth is much slower for me as I've been reluctant to film my face (rosacea). From the average I've seen, it takes a year or more for TH-cam to kick off for channels.
The worldy perception of artists being deadweights, starving artists, 'not a real job', is still a viewpoint that is clinging on by its teeth. The internet has made it possible for us to share our creations and get support, which is fantastic. But I get the same response when my old co-workers ask what I'm doing now. I get the forced smile and "Oh that's cool". Being such a small content creator and making no profits from my work so far makes me feel like a sham. I want to say I'm an artist with pride, but at the same time, I feel I have nothing to show for it.
And yes, there will always be negative comments. The irony is, all social media platforms count comments as engagement, no matter the intention. So while those jerks think they're being funny, all they do is help boost the account!
Hey! I am a huge introvert as well but after posting online for over a year, it has gotten way way easier so just keep going :) :) I totally get the same reaction from people when I tell the I am an artist and honestly feel a little bit of embarrassment to tell them haha, it also has gotten so much easier to just ignore ignorant comments too so I am thankful for that. Thanks for the comment
@@moviusmakes Thanks for showing us behind the scenes! I love seeing the non-filters behind channels. Can't wait to see what other cute creations you make next, thanks for reading!😊❤
Best video I’ve seen all week. ❤🎉
What Ive learned as an artist, it takes alot of work. But theres many ways to make money. Travel go to conventions, make portfolios for art careers, like graphic designer jobs, make a skill share class, an etsy, a redbubble and other accounts that could potentially make passive income, write and illustrate a book. I would also recommend getting a buisiness license and a bank account for that buisiness. Im still personally working on getting some of these set up for myself just a heads up but Im planning to do them once I get the time as Im both working and in college for ( Digital Media Design + Animation). Also something thats very important is learning to socialize with others, this can be daunting for most artists but if you want to make connections and get art jobs you got to socialize. Just how it is.
Thanks for being open and honest about your struggles, I am sure all artists go through that at least at some point in their career. When I see those self proclaimed success stories, I always wonder, why are you grinding on social media if you claim to have a six figure passive income stream? Well, to be fair, people might just like to be busy and inspire others, but I keep doubting their honesty. I hope you won't let the grind pull you down. If you focus on your art and loving what you make, there will be others loving it too, it might just take more time for your platforms to catch a surf of the algorithm.
Also, people who enjoy your content, are often not customers. I for example really enjoy your art and feel happy seeing it, but I don't feel I need to own a physical product. It's enough to see it online. Sure, I can consider supporting you by buying something but that still doesn't make me a regular costumer. So giving away content online in order to motivate your audience to buy from you might not always work that directly.
The exposure is amazing though, because actual customers might still find you once you are more visible.
A friend of mine got a really cool illustration job like that...
If you ever consider making a children's book with your art, that would be something I'd be interested to buy. So if that inspires you, it might be worth looking into. Not that book deals are a gold mine, but it could bring in some more substancial income and further exposure.
For the time being, there is no shame in having your husband bring in the main chunk of money while you invest in your art.
It seems like you are working a full time job and it is part of being self emloyed to have to grind before we can harvest. You can be very proud for taking that step and following your heart, putting in the work and going for it. People who say I told you so are probably unhappy with their job and just need proof that they have no other choice than to stick to it...
Thanks for being you and for bringing beauty and inspiration to this world. That is worth a lot and doesn't have to reflect in numbers... 🐝💐🌱
life as a full time artist can be hard, and its often full of lots of disappointment. can also be great but its takes work, sometimes luck and time🙂
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Great video. I'm wanting to get good at art to sell some pieces. Still trying to make good art at this point. I'm an accountant and I like it. I really want to draw and paint awesome pictures and maybe one day they will sell. Nowadays I believe that you have to pay for ads even if you have a following the way social media and search engines like TH-cam. Wish you the best of luck