I'm 47 and an artist. I have sold a lot of art online, done private art classes, and I still don't believe I can do it full time. Finally, my husband said, "Get done and pursue art full time". He believes in me more than I believe in myself. I tend to overthink what I'm doing. I work in a school so I'm not getting done until may because I feel bad for those kids. It's so hard to find people to work in schools but I'm excited to do what I like.
This gives me so much hope! I’m 35, about to turn 36, and have been struggling with burnout and depression. My husband told me he supports my decision to quit my well paying job to try and do the art thing. I’m very fortunate to have such an understanding spouse. Good luck to you!!
If you really enjoy your job, you shouldnt quit. Being an artist can be lonely and draining - speaking from experience. As gratifying as 🎨 can be, its not everything. Good luck with whatever you decide! Wishing you the 👌
Art school killed my passion its taken years to get back to where im not dissecting the piece before i even start. I am my own worst enemy lol and critique
I'm a hyper-realistic pencil artist, I started my art journey at 20 now I'm 27. As a artist with no capital I took a job to help me take care of my self, promote and buy most art materials that I wanted. Though It actually helped but it was also taking much from me Which is my time so I decided I had to quit. But this was a problem; whatelse do I do ? How do I take care of my responsibilities and the things I need?? This are the questions constantly running through my mind. life is too short. It was never an easy decision.
@kim taylor right now I'm a full time artist and I have my own website 1:43 . Knowing it isn't gonna be so smooth for me at first so before I left my job I started sav*Ng and planning on Invsting. Making about $2k a week from my invstment portfolio I'm sure I'm good to go.
@kim taylor There are many investment alternatives available like real estate, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks and cryptocurrency; but my advice is to hire an expert to guide to through a profitable one.
@kim taylor I know of Virginia May Wynne, her services are cost effective and very efficient, I recommend her to anyone and day. She’s really great, you can do your own due diligence.
Note you; this is a choice I made out of the trust I had when I first came across her as my advisor, not meant to be an advice for anyone else. It's really just what had worked for me.
The type of life I want to live is just a simple life. Sit at home and make art with no trouble. I'm single with no one helping to support my project unless i dust my butt and get on my feet to do it myself but I'm very grateful i'd came across this comment.
You got my heart with your implicit words: ""I quit to DO to BE". So, that's what I want to encourage in you: Just BE! In peace and harmony with yourself, with what's given to you. God bless.
“i was using up all my time and energy to help somebody else achieve *their* dreams.” your title and first few seconds got me. it resonated with me. subscribed.
@@moviusmakes I am also on a similar path. An artist’s life is hard, primarily because there is no structure to it like your typical 9-to-5. No definite “promotion” or career progression. While I know that there is some truth on the “starving artist” cliche, I also know that there are plenty of artists that are succeeding, prospering, and living comfortable lives. One of the biggest things I’ve seen that distinguishes a successful artist is not talent, not even technical skills, but rather their entrepreneurial spirit. Every successful artist I know has figured out their own creative way of monetizing their art. That’s their entrepreneurial spirit in action. That’s also why most artists have multiple income streams. Although the artist career is less structured than the traditional corporate career, compared to climbing the corporate job ladder, the earning potential of an entrepreneurial artist is practically limitless. Thankfully, creativity and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand. As artists, we already have an endless supply of creativity within us, we just have to learn to wield it in business, not just canvas and paint. I wish you all the best in your art journey! I’m rooting for your good success! 😊
@@moviusmakes It certainly resonated with me. I was a sole carer for a disabled parent for thirty years. I am now sixty and only just starting, albeit hesitantly, to try and get back to what I was programmed to do. Exhaustion isn't a good start, but my mind still thrives on imagery and my need to create imagery.
When you’re drained = no art. That’s so true! I’ve be working as a freelancer for three years and I barely drew for myself during that time. And finally I decided to make my art my main focus for the first time ever. I’m excited to see your journey 💙
"social media isn't everything", it's super easy to get caught up in constantly trying to have an online presence that you do straight up forget to actually focus on your craft sometimes, glad you brought this up!
this so relatable wow!!! i’m in such a similar boat, it’s weird right now to tell people i quit my job to pursue art and art isn’t making money yet. yikes! scary but so cool to hear your story it’s really inspiring !
Yep, definitely know how it feels to put all your energy in a job that doesn’t give a damn about you and having nothing left over to draw. I recentlytook a break from instagram to focus on some courses and plan out my drawings more (usually I just posted stuff whenever I had the motivation to draw which obviously made my posts extremely inconsistent, resulting in barely any growth). I do feel like this is the year where I’m finally going to set up my art business for real, while still doing my day job because sadly, I don’t make enough money to just quit. So it’s gonna be tough but I feel confident about it. I know I have the skills and I had a couple commissions last year so it’s time to up the ante and focus on my dreams becoming a reality. Great video, you got yourself a new subscriber!
It's very inspiring to see someone without an enormous following still being able to be a full time artist. You know, hearing someone with 6 or 7 digit following is like "Yeah, I get it, you're famous. Obviously you make a living out of your art". But it feels refreshing to know that it isn't necessarily... necessary. I'd love to hear about your journey in more detail (maybe even in a form of a tutorial?). Keep up the great work!:)
I’m in the spot you were in a few years ago. My current job is crushing my sensitive artist soul. I am quitting in June to begin the art career journey. Thank you for your videos. Subscribed here, IG, and TikTok ❤
Thank you very much for making this nice and inspiring video🙏I abandoned my dream of becoming a full-time artist previously because I thought what I love should be fine as a hobby... until extreme stress from the customer service job got me, so I recently quit last November and now I'm currently on my full-time artist/writer journey. It's always nice to know that I am not alone in this. Keep on growing! ☺️❤️🙏
Thank you for this. Feeling bitter about working so hard towards someone else's dream and not your own felt like a kick in my butt it resonated so heavily. Working on planning my content right now for a youtube channel. Thank you!
I had to laugh when I saw your title, because I have not long ago quit my job as an artist! Ive been lucky enough to make a living as an artist since leaving art college and now at 63 it became time for a change. Well not entirely my own decision, I decided to devote full time to caring for my dying mum. The most surprising thing was that when I announced that I was no longer an artist to family, friends and colleagues it felt like a great weight had been taken off of my shoulders. Now that there is no longer any pressure to perform, as an artist, I am once again really enjoying my creativity (with no pressure).
I just needed this video. i closed my eyes on my dream job and continued working for money. it's getting harder day by day but your video was a inspiration for me.
Why does this resonate with me so much 😭😭😭 hope to find the courage to quit my job and just go after my dreams! Claiming it'll be this year. Thank you for being an inspiration. ❤️🥰
Loved hearing your journey! I am planning on quitting my job in the very near future to start my own art journey into entrepreneurship! It's always inspiring and motivating to hear from others who have taken the brave leap. Thank you for sharing!
so inspiring! i started an etsy shop too but since I'm currently in school I can't fulfill orders so I had to shut it down temporarily. I also discovered that driving an hour and a half to and then from school, and the school environment (which sucked) was burning me out and I needed a change. I'm gonna continue online classes next semester but dont know if I'll work on getting a degree or just learning for my self and help build a portfolio. Being an artist is tough but when you do well and people appreciate your work it is the most fulfilling thing in the world! Life is one big journey and all you can do is what you feel is best for your mental health and goals!
As a professional artist with 30 years of experience, I would first say good on you for following your dreams, not many people have the courage to do so. Secondly, i would say that skill comes with time and experimenting with different media and subjects. More importantly is your followers and subscribers, you seem to have the grasp of that, so I wish you the best of luck.
Congratulations!! I also started art full time but now back at the ranch, my duties at home keeps me from making art! When I'm done with all the chores, I am spend. I suppose I just have to set some boundaries. Everything of the best.
Omg this is very inspiring...been wanting to improve on my painting skills because I always dreamt of quitting my 9 to 5 corporate job and do something that I love and also earn from it at the same time..I haven’t painted for so long because even in my days off I am physically a d mentally drained from my work.been planning to attend an art class so I can make some improvements.
Subscribed. I can relate to you so much! I worked for a psychologist and was basically doing her entire job for her. I was exhausted and was tired of being used by someone who did not care about me as a human being. Now I am working as an artist on my own, and I'm on the same journey. I'm still a ball of stress, but I feel so much better about life. ❤ :)
Thank you for sharing your journey!!! I just graduated from College with an art degree a year ago and I’ve been feeling super down about how the future of my career as an artist will go. This was super inspiring!
hi moviusmakes :) thank you for sharing! its so nice to see other people admit their feelings to others. like you said - you felt drained and you couldnt work in the same workplace anymore. i can relate!
I can completely relate to this video; I work all day at a job I'm completely unhappy with and have no energy to work on my comics. I sometimes sit in my art room and stare at my art tools feeling bad about not using them; I don't have a support system where I can just quit to focus on myself.....is there anyone who has advice on that? Thanks
Hiya! I do actually :) I can completely relate with the day job thing and not being able to quit it. Is your job creative at all? If not, could you look for some job opportunities as an artist/illustrator/designer? If u have a creative job, use the hell out of that to upskill yourself, treat it as time you’re paid for to learn stuff. You probably can’t create fun art while working full time, but could you find an hour a week to work on digital products you could sell to earn some passive income? If it takes you half a year or a year it’s still worth it, as that time passes anyway. I work full time as a 2d and UI artist and I freelance as a picture book illustrator on a side. I just treat the project time as “crunch” time and I know it will pass, same with working on my portfolio or passion projects. I know this is so that I can move to full time freelance. The last advice and something I currently follow as well is trying to save as much money as possible, so that I can eventually quit my job. I do want to have about 6 months worth of pay in my savings just in case I struggle to find work, some people do that same thing with 3 months worth of pay. The last words of encouragement I can offer is when I do quit and things don’t quite turn out as I want them to, I can always just find another day job. Hope this helps!
@@mimaishawesome Unfortunately, I don't work at an art related job; I work EMS billing for a company who cares more about numbers than their employees....it's stressful, but it's all I can do for now because it allows me to work from home. I used to tolerate working there, but not anymore. Since I can't change my circumstances, I'm trying to deal with it; I'm using my spare time to work on my stories. It's still difficult because with home life responsibilities and work I'm tired and want to rest; there aren't enough hours in the day.
@@Sammy_47 yeh, I understand this can be tough. I was in the same situation 5 years ago and it was difficult for me to change the industry. Could you possibly set 1 hour a week to work on your portfolio, so that in a few months you could start looking for art related jobs? This is what I did, I have no art or design education, I’m self taught and even though it took me a while, I found a job in games industry. I work on my portfolio every weekend and found my first role that was actually a paid internship. It only paid enough for me to get by but it helped me get my foot in the door. After half a year I found full time position as a graphic designer. The good thing is that these days most art and design jobs are remote! From 2020 I worked for 3 different companies from home, the current one being a hybrid role. I have faith in you, I’m sure you can get through it and achieve your goals ❤
@@mimaishawesome I've always loved writing stories and drawing; it was only recently...maybe 5/6 years ago that I decided to combine the 2 and make comics. Over time, I just worked and worked barely keeping head above water with the wages I was making. Doing my stories and creating characters is something I could relax and escape to; it just made me further realize that I don't want to work for anyone period. I'm at a stage now where trying to find another job is something I do not want to do; this is why I'm trying to deal with my current situation. Where I live there aren't that many art related jobs...even if it's remote; plus, even if there were my skill level is not what they want. I'm not ragging on those who are able to quit their 9-5 to do their art fulltime; I think I just wanted to express my feelings about things due to personal reasons. I feel stuck and don't know how to get out or at least remove myself even if it's just for a little while. I want to connect to other art people.
Good for you ✨ This is what I am working towards myself as well. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope more artists choose this path as well. Doing what doesn’t make you happy, can really crush your soul.
Thank you..Im turning 40 this year and my daughter told me she wants to be a marine biologist. I have so many excellent paintings and art pieces with no idea how to sell them. So thanks for the advise!
I've been scared to touch my tablet to draw again since I quit drawing to focus on school for about 5 months now, though I had the same mindset about getting a normal job and save up then quit to become an artist but to this day it feels like I'm killing my drawing skills even though it's not even THAT good yet but hey watching you share what you did I think I'll put art in between since I'm going to college soon,thanks lady :>
Wonderful and inspiring video! I am hoping to take the leap eventually. I'm going to look into switching to part-time hours first and "ease" into it. Once I start having some money coming in, I hope I can make that leap finally.
Omg i literally just quit my job a couple of days ago to focus on my art career full time! I couldn’t relate to you more in this video! Best of luck to you and me both ❤
Your story shares a lot of similarities to mine! I also was a manager for years and during that time was way too exhausted to make any art in my spare time! 😢 When my store closed I took it as a sign to pursue what I was actually passionate about ☺️ it's still a work in progress, but it is absolutely more fulfilling 🙌 thanks so much for sharing your journey! 💕 Wishing you lots of success 🤗
This video is very inspirational! I've been working to be able to quit my job or at least work part time and work more towards my art. I do want to start a business but I really don't have a customer based following. Slowly but surely I'll hopefully get there!!
I sincerely wish you good luck!💛 I'm in a similar situation. I quit my job at a bank a month ago and now I'm trying to pursue my dream of becoming an artist! (this would not have been possible without the support of my husband) This has been my obsession for years now! I have always adored painting, and dreamed of finding a way to make it a full-time job. I know it's very hard - especially considering that I have no art education, also in my country there is no access to Etsy and many art galleries, and even PayPal :( Now I'm trying to develop social networks, but it's getting pretty slowly, especially on Instagram. In any case, I'm not going to stop! Thanks for the inspiration your video gave me!
Thanks for sharing your experience actually I have the same obstacles as you in my country I don’t have access to Etsy shop and I can receive payment via PayPal I am wondering if we are not in the same country 😂
I have the same problem in my country, a long time ago I wanted to open a shop on etsy and I couldn't due to it. It's about moving forward with our dreams, even though sometimes it's very difficult.
You literally sound just what i have felt so far, I too left my job to attain that dream of being an artist though I still have lot confusions right now, but i made my mind that i dont wanna put my efforts into achieving someone elses dream and actually start working for myself.
Congratulations on the success and motivation to keep going. I also quit my job in May of last year. I'm coming up to an year and I've been feeling like maybe I did the wrong choice. Your video reminded me of why I wanted to pursue art as a full time job.
Congrats on quitting and chasing your dream! I'm currently in the process of finishing my tattoo apprenticeship so I can quit my corporate job and tattoo full time. Keep at it!
First - the comment that the stress of what you are doing now for yourself is better than what you were dealing with before. 🤯I'm an art teacher who left in person last year and now works from home but I'm still not doing what I want. I guess I have the same question. where to start? What to make art about or of is a big one!? I'm really tired of teaching and want to move on to doing work that is rewarding to me and fulfilling.
I can definitely relate heavily to this! I just had to comment! I currently work as a full-time manager in retail. It takes up a lot of my time. So on the days that I work, I do all of my adulting(cleaning, food prep, pay bills, check email,etc.) I'm definitely exhausted by the end of the day. But on my off days(like today) I draw for my life lol. Was listening to your video while drawing. I'm greatful to be in a job that I don't hate and decent co-workers but...not passionate about it and have my moments of depression. I have to work to keep a roof over my head and pay bills. Luckily, I have accumulated vacation time to focus on my art! Thanks for the video! Cool art 😎
All the best in your creative career. ❤ I started sketchbooking everyday, for 10 minutes. So far so good. You are very talented, whereas I need practise 😊 One step in front of the other ... take care ❤❤❤
It's great to see an artist make their dreams happen. I'm glad your husband is acknowledged as a great supporter of your dream. It's good to see a positive and supportive marriage, especially in today's era.
Your story is so inspiring! It's so rewarding and fun when you put in the work each day and you see something unexpected that catches on and sparks something in others. Your mushroom painting is so sweet. Congratulations on all your success so far and being brave enough to go for it! I'm sure you're just at the beginning of a very successful and rewarding career. I subscribed! ☺💕
Hi - you should make a video on how you got traction to your site, as well as how you ran the business of printing - especially around the ops in order fulfillment. Thanks.
this is really inspiring and i love yall to pieces but do remember only quit your job if you will be able to live otherwise x dont want non of yall having no food or being kicked outta your homes.
I've always enjoyed the journey of an artist 's journey on YT and I'm lowkey surprised that your video got recommended to me bc i usually get videos of artists w 30k+ subscribers (you must be doing something right on the algorithm :D). Regardless of the numbers, I love this video quality already! Can't wait to see your growth on TH-cam in the coming years~ I stopped working to pursue my online business as well. I think having a partner is very encouraging and I'm glad you have your husband. Your early dilemma about quitting work is super relatable. I hope you'll have a video to share to people who are going through that dilemma, I think it'll be great and encouraging content too (just a suggestion ofcourse, no pressure ^^) Anywho, clicking that notification button now! Keep going at it, MoviusMakes. You can do this! >
Oh, good luck and congratulations! :) It is also my dream, I am working hard on it and sadly I can say that it is not that easy for everyone. I love making art, I I create mostly illustrations (used on posters and tote bags) and stickers. I had my Etsy shop and I failed. I was making reels, have constant contact in the stories on IG with my great followers but when I reached that point, I couldn't get through it. I had to make some decisions and closed my shop. I created my YT channel. Now I try to figure out how to make my dream come true. I really hope I'll manage to make it true someday. But it's really HARD.
Thank you for sharing this! I am in a transitional period and what you're accomplishing is my dream as well ❣️ These videos are so inspirational and help me with decisions on what direction I need to go. Thanks again and have a blessed day! ❤️✨
I am happy for you that you are able to achieve your artistic dreams. I too, would rather spend my time pursuing the creative arts than working in the office, however, single women or women whose husbands struggle financially do not have that option. I will continue to work my jobs and find opportunity for the arts where I can.
I'm 47 and an artist. I have sold a lot of art online, done private art classes, and I still don't believe I can do it full time. Finally, my husband said, "Get done and pursue art full time". He believes in me more than I believe in myself. I tend to overthink what I'm doing. I work in a school so I'm not getting done until may because I feel bad for those kids. It's so hard to find people to work in schools but I'm excited to do what I like.
That’s awesome Carla!!!
Did you do art full time when school was out? Does your work in a school have a pension plan?
This gives me so much hope! I’m 35, about to turn 36, and have been struggling with burnout and depression. My husband told me he supports my decision to quit my well paying job to try and do the art thing. I’m very fortunate to have such an understanding spouse. Good luck to you!!
If you really enjoy your job, you shouldnt quit. Being an artist can be lonely and draining - speaking from experience. As gratifying as 🎨 can be, its not everything. Good luck with whatever you decide! Wishing you the 👌
Art school killed my passion its taken years to get back to where im not dissecting the piece before i even start. I am my own worst enemy lol and critique
I'm a hyper-realistic pencil artist, I started my art journey at 20 now I'm 27. As a artist with no capital I took a job to help me take care of my self, promote and buy most art materials that I wanted. Though It actually helped but it was also taking much from me Which is my time so I decided I had to quit. But this was a problem; whatelse do I do ? How do I take care of my responsibilities and the things I need?? This are the questions constantly running through my mind. life is too short. It was never an easy decision.
@kim taylor right now I'm a full time artist and I have my own website 1:43 . Knowing it isn't gonna be so smooth for me at first so before I left my job I started sav*Ng and planning on Invsting. Making about $2k a week from my invstment portfolio I'm sure I'm good to go.
@kim taylor There are many investment alternatives available like real estate, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks and cryptocurrency; but my advice is to hire an expert to guide to through a profitable one.
@kim taylor I know of Virginia May Wynne, her services are cost effective and very efficient, I recommend her to anyone and day. She’s really great, you can do your own due diligence.
Note you; this is a choice I made out of the trust I had when I first came across her as my advisor, not meant to be an advice for anyone else. It's really just what had worked for me.
The type of life I want to live is just a simple life. Sit at home and make art with no trouble. I'm single with no one helping to support my project unless i dust my butt and get on my feet to do it myself but I'm very grateful i'd came across this comment.
You got my heart with your implicit words: ""I quit to DO to BE". So, that's what I want to encourage in you: Just BE! In peace and harmony with yourself, with what's given to you. God bless.
“i was using up all my time and energy to help somebody else achieve *their* dreams.”
your title and first few seconds got me. it resonated with me. subscribed.
Aw thank you so much!! :)
@@moviusmakes I am also on a similar path.
An artist’s life is hard, primarily because there is no structure to it like your typical 9-to-5. No definite “promotion” or career progression. While I know that there is some truth on the “starving artist” cliche, I also know that there are plenty of artists that are succeeding, prospering, and living comfortable lives.
One of the biggest things I’ve seen that distinguishes a successful artist is not talent, not even technical skills, but rather their entrepreneurial spirit. Every successful artist I know has figured out their own creative way of monetizing their art. That’s their entrepreneurial spirit in action. That’s also why most artists have multiple income streams.
Although the artist career is less structured than the traditional corporate career, compared to climbing the corporate job ladder, the earning potential of an entrepreneurial artist is practically limitless. Thankfully, creativity and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand. As artists, we already have an endless supply of creativity within us, we just have to learn to wield it in business, not just canvas and paint.
I wish you all the best in your art journey! I’m rooting for your good success! 😊
@@moviusmakes It certainly resonated with me. I was a sole carer for a disabled parent for thirty years. I am now sixty and only just starting, albeit hesitantly, to try and get back to what I was programmed to do. Exhaustion isn't a good start, but my mind still thrives on imagery and my need to create imagery.
When you’re drained = no art. That’s so true! I’ve be working as a freelancer for three years and I barely drew for myself during that time. And finally I decided to make my art my main focus for the first time ever. I’m excited to see your journey 💙
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiration!!
Thanks for the support :) :)
shroom painting was cute, love it!
"social media isn't everything", it's super easy to get caught up in constantly trying to have an online presence that you do straight up forget to actually focus on your craft sometimes, glad you brought this up!
this so relatable wow!!! i’m in such a similar boat, it’s weird right now to tell people i quit my job to pursue art and art isn’t making money yet. yikes! scary but so cool to hear your story it’s really inspiring !
I’m now starting my art journey too 😊 subbed and can’t wait to see your progress ❤
Yep, definitely know how it feels to put all your energy in a job that doesn’t give a damn about you and having nothing left over to draw. I recentlytook a break from instagram to focus on some courses and plan out my drawings more (usually I just posted stuff whenever I had the motivation to draw which obviously made my posts extremely inconsistent, resulting in barely any growth). I do feel like this is the year where I’m finally going to set up my art business for real, while still doing my day job because sadly, I don’t make enough money to just quit. So it’s gonna be tough but I feel confident about it. I know I have the skills and I had a couple commissions last year so it’s time to up the ante and focus on my dreams becoming a reality. Great video, you got yourself a new subscriber!
Awesome art and video! Im about to quit my job to do art fulltime finally haha feel like its time and to just go all in!
It's very inspiring to see someone without an enormous following still being able to be a full time artist. You know, hearing someone with 6 or 7 digit following is like "Yeah, I get it, you're famous. Obviously you make a living out of your art". But it feels refreshing to know that it isn't necessarily... necessary.
I'd love to hear about your journey in more detail (maybe even in a form of a tutorial?).
Keep up the great work!:)
I’m not quitting yet but I’ve learned how to make my own canvas and about to start my channel and making art
Great to hear about your pathway. Family support is vital in the early days!
I’m in the spot you were in a few years ago. My current job is crushing my sensitive artist soul. I am quitting in June to begin the art career journey. Thank you for your videos. Subscribed here, IG, and TikTok ❤
I am starting my last month at my day job. taking the leap is kinda stressful, but I have a very supportive partner
So excited for you!! :) a supportive partner is the best
Thank you very much for making this nice and inspiring video🙏I abandoned my dream of becoming a full-time artist previously because I thought what I love should be fine as a hobby... until extreme stress from the customer service job got me, so I recently quit last November and now I'm currently on my full-time artist/writer journey. It's always nice to know that I am not alone in this. Keep on growing! ☺️❤️🙏
yay!! so excited for you :) it is amazing to be able to do what you love
Thank you for this. Feeling bitter about working so hard towards someone else's dream and not your own felt like a kick in my butt it resonated so heavily. Working on planning my content right now for a youtube channel. Thank you!
I had to laugh when I saw your title, because I have not long ago quit my job
as an artist!
Ive been lucky enough to make a living as an artist since leaving art college and now at 63 it became time for a change.
Well not entirely my own decision, I decided to devote full time to caring for my dying mum.
The most surprising thing was that when I announced that I was no longer an artist to family, friends and colleagues it felt like a great weight had been taken off of my shoulders.
Now that there is no longer any pressure to perform, as an artist, I am once again really enjoying my creativity (with no pressure).
Okay I support you.
This is inspiration, you took a leap of faith and went for it. All the best in your art business and career!
thank you
I just needed this video. i closed my eyes on my dream job and continued working for money. it's getting harder day by day but your video was a inspiration for me.
Why does this resonate with me so much 😭😭😭 hope to find the courage to quit my job and just go after my dreams! Claiming it'll be this year. Thank you for being an inspiration. ❤️🥰
Loved hearing your journey! I am planning on quitting my job in the very near future to start my own art journey into entrepreneurship! It's always inspiring and motivating to hear from others who have taken the brave leap. Thank you for sharing!
You’re an inspiration !! Thank you for telling us your story, I find solace in it :)
so inspiring! i started an etsy shop too but since I'm currently in school I can't fulfill orders so I had to shut it down temporarily. I also discovered that driving an hour and a half to and then from school, and the school environment (which sucked) was burning me out and I needed a change. I'm gonna continue online classes next semester but dont know if I'll work on getting a degree or just learning for my self and help build a portfolio. Being an artist is tough but when you do well and people appreciate your work it is the most fulfilling thing in the world! Life is one big journey and all you can do is what you feel is best for your mental health and goals!
As a professional artist with 30 years of experience, I would first say good on you for following your dreams, not many people have the courage to do so.
Secondly, i would say that skill comes with time and experimenting with different media and subjects.
More importantly is your followers and subscribers, you seem to have the grasp of that, so I wish you the best of luck.
Congratulations!! I also started art full time but now back at the ranch, my duties at home keeps me from making art! When I'm done with all the chores, I am spend. I suppose I just have to set some boundaries. Everything of the best.
Omg this is very inspiring...been wanting to improve on my painting skills because I always dreamt of quitting my 9 to 5 corporate job and do something that I love and also earn from it at the same time..I haven’t painted for so long because even in my days off I am physically a d mentally drained from my work.been planning to attend an art class so I can make some improvements.
Subscribed. I can relate to you so much! I worked for a psychologist and was basically doing her entire job for her. I was exhausted and was tired of being used by someone who did not care about me as a human being. Now I am working as an artist on my own, and I'm on the same journey. I'm still a ball of stress, but I feel so much better about life. ❤ :)
You were doing a psychologists entire job?
@@soylentlolmilk Practically, yes.
Thank you for sharing your journey!!! I just graduated from College with an art degree a year ago and I’ve been feeling super down about how the future of my career as an artist will go. This was super inspiring!
hi moviusmakes :) thank you for sharing! its so nice to see other people admit their feelings to others. like you said - you felt drained and you couldnt work in the same workplace anymore. i can relate!
I can completely relate to this video; I work all day at a job I'm completely unhappy with and have no energy to work on my comics. I sometimes sit in my art room and stare at my art tools feeling bad about not using them; I don't have a support system where I can just quit to focus on myself.....is there anyone who has advice on that? Thanks
Hiya! I do actually :) I can completely relate with the day job thing and not being able to quit it.
Is your job creative at all? If not, could you look for some job opportunities as an artist/illustrator/designer? If u have a creative job, use the hell out of that to upskill yourself, treat it as time you’re paid for to learn stuff.
You probably can’t create fun art while working full time, but could you find an hour a week to work on digital products you could sell to earn some passive income? If it takes you half a year or a year it’s still worth it, as that time passes anyway.
I work full time as a 2d and UI artist and I freelance as a picture book illustrator on a side. I just treat the project time as “crunch” time and I know it will pass, same with working on my portfolio or passion projects. I know this is so that I can move to full time freelance. The last advice and something I currently follow as well is trying to save as much money as possible, so that I can eventually quit my job. I do want to have about 6 months worth of pay in my savings just in case I struggle to find work, some people do that same thing with 3 months worth of pay. The last words of encouragement I can offer is when I do quit and things don’t quite turn out as I want them to, I can always just find another day job.
Hope this helps!
@@mimaishawesome Unfortunately, I don't work at an art related job; I work EMS billing for a company who cares more about numbers than their employees....it's stressful, but it's all I can do for now because it allows me to work from home. I used to tolerate working there, but not anymore.
Since I can't change my circumstances, I'm trying to deal with it; I'm using my spare time to work on my stories. It's still difficult because with home life responsibilities and work I'm tired and want to rest; there aren't enough hours in the day.
I don't have a support system (read: husband who can finance my dreams) either
@@Sammy_47 yeh, I understand this can be tough. I was in the same situation 5 years ago and it was difficult for me to change the industry. Could you possibly set 1 hour a week to work on your portfolio, so that in a few months you could start looking for art related jobs? This is what I did, I have no art or design education, I’m self taught and even though it took me a while, I found a job in games industry. I work on my portfolio every weekend and found my first role that was actually a paid internship. It only paid enough for me to get by but it helped me get my foot in the door. After half a year I found full time position as a graphic designer.
The good thing is that these days most art and design jobs are remote! From 2020 I worked for 3 different companies from home, the current one being a hybrid role. I have faith in you, I’m sure you can get through it and achieve your goals ❤
@@mimaishawesome I've always loved writing stories and drawing; it was only recently...maybe 5/6 years ago that I decided to combine the 2 and make comics. Over time, I just worked and worked barely keeping head above water with the wages I was making.
Doing my stories and creating characters is something I could relax and escape to; it just made me further realize that I don't want to work for anyone period. I'm at a stage now where trying to find another job is something I do not want to do; this is why I'm trying to deal with my current situation. Where I live there aren't that many art related jobs...even if it's remote; plus, even if there were my skill level is not what they want.
I'm not ragging on those who are able to quit their 9-5 to do their art fulltime; I think I just wanted to express my feelings about things due to personal reasons. I feel stuck and don't know how to get out or at least remove myself even if it's just for a little while.
I want to connect to other art people.
Good for you ✨ This is what I am working towards myself as well. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope more artists choose this path as well. Doing what doesn’t make you happy, can really crush your soul.
Thanks for the Inspiron video and good luck, push through till you persevere.
Thank you..Im turning 40 this year and my daughter told me she wants to be a marine biologist. I have so many excellent paintings and art pieces with no idea how to sell them. So thanks for the advise!
I've been scared to touch my tablet to draw again since I quit drawing to focus on school for about 5 months now, though I had the same mindset about getting a normal job and save up then quit to become an artist but to this day it feels like I'm killing my drawing skills even though it's not even THAT good yet but hey watching you share what you did I think I'll put art in between since I'm going to college soon,thanks lady :>
I have always wanted to do exactly what you're doing and this video honestly motivated me again 💛💛
Wonderful and inspiring video! I am hoping to take the leap eventually. I'm going to look into switching to part-time hours first and "ease" into it. Once I start having some money coming in, I hope I can make that leap finally.
Omg i literally just quit my job a couple of days ago to focus on my art career full time! I couldn’t relate to you more in this video! Best of luck to you and me both ❤
How’s it going? Update ☺️
Your story shares a lot of similarities to mine! I also was a manager for years and during that time was way too exhausted to make any art in my spare time! 😢 When my store closed I took it as a sign to pursue what I was actually passionate about ☺️ it's still a work in progress, but it is absolutely more fulfilling 🙌 thanks so much for sharing your journey! 💕 Wishing you lots of success 🤗
This video is very inspirational! I've been working to be able to quit my job or at least work part time and work more towards my art. I do want to start a business but I really don't have a customer based following. Slowly but surely I'll hopefully get there!!
It was so refreshing to hear you in this video, I relate a lot to what you said and it makes me happy that I discovered your channel 😊.
short and to the point. a nice motivational video to listen to as i eat my breakfast and prepare to start my day as an aspiring artist. thanks
I sincerely wish you good luck!💛
I'm in a similar situation. I quit my job at a bank a month ago and now I'm trying to pursue my dream of becoming an artist! (this would not have been possible without the support of my husband)
This has been my obsession for years now! I have always adored painting, and dreamed of finding a way to make it a full-time job. I know it's very hard - especially considering that I have no art education, also in my country there is no access to Etsy and many art galleries, and even PayPal :( Now I'm trying to develop social networks, but it's getting pretty slowly, especially on Instagram.
In any case, I'm not going to stop! Thanks for the inspiration your video gave me!
Thanks for sharing your experience actually I have the same obstacles as you in my country I don’t have access to Etsy shop and I can receive payment via PayPal I am wondering if we are not in the same country 😂
I have the same problem in my country, a long time ago I wanted to open a shop on etsy and I couldn't due to it.
It's about moving forward with our dreams, even though sometimes it's very difficult.
Congratulations!! Your mushies are adorbs!!! Great video!! So great to hear your story!!🎉
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OMG!! SO TRUE!! FEEL THIS WITH ALL OF MY SOUL!
Thank you for sharing
Hug you dear ❤
Well look at you on the for you page!!! Keep shining!!!
Good luck❤ The video quality is super 😊
thanks :)
You literally sound just what i have felt so far, I too left my job to attain that dream of being an artist though I still have lot confusions right now, but i made my mind that i dont wanna put my efforts into achieving someone elses dream and actually start working for myself.
so brave and inspiring😮bravo👏👏👏Love it💙Thanks for sharing😘
Congratulations on the success and motivation to keep going. I also quit my job in May of last year. I'm coming up to an year and I've been feeling like maybe I did the wrong choice. Your video reminded me of why I wanted to pursue art as a full time job.
Congrats on quitting and chasing your dream! I'm currently in the process of finishing my tattoo apprenticeship so I can quit my corporate job and tattoo full time. Keep at it!
First - the comment that the stress of what you are doing now for yourself is better than what you were dealing with before. 🤯I'm an art teacher who left in person last year and now works from home but I'm still not doing what I want. I guess I have the same question. where to start? What to make art about or of is a big one!? I'm really tired of teaching and want to move on to doing work that is rewarding to me and fulfilling.
and i believe a day will come and i will be working for myself at my own pace
I hope everything works out and you continue to enjoy life.
Congratulations! I started this year too mainly via Instagram, now branching out. Wish you the best on your journey. I'd be happy to follow.
working soo hard for someone is so tough, like all your time is been taken away from and the stress..ooh my gosh 🥺
Absolutely amazing.😊 Your art is amazing!! Excited for your journey. New sub ❤
Not sure how you popped up on my feed, but you have good content! Good luck in your art journey and keep up the amazing work! Subbed!
I can definitely relate heavily to this! I just had to comment! I currently work as a full-time manager in retail. It takes up a lot of my time. So on the days that I work, I do all of my adulting(cleaning, food prep, pay bills, check email,etc.) I'm definitely exhausted by the end of the day. But on my off days(like today) I draw for my life lol. Was listening to your video while drawing. I'm greatful to be in a job that I don't hate and decent co-workers but...not passionate about it and have my moments of depression. I have to work to keep a roof over my head and pay bills. Luckily, I have accumulated vacation time to focus on my art! Thanks for the video! Cool art 😎
I really enjoyed your video. Very inspiring! I wish you the best.
Wishing you the best on this journey!,😊
Thank you :)
All the best in your creative career. ❤ I started sketchbooking everyday, for 10 minutes. So far so good. You are very talented, whereas I need practise 😊 One step in front of the other ... take care ❤❤❤
This video is so inspiring! I love it so much thank you for sharing!!
It's great to see an artist make their dreams happen. I'm glad your husband is acknowledged as a great supporter of your dream. It's good to see a positive and supportive marriage, especially in today's era.
i have so much respect for this. i really hope to be able to make money off my own art someday!
Your story is so inspiring! It's so rewarding and fun when you put in the work each day and you see something unexpected that catches on and sparks something in others. Your mushroom painting is so sweet. Congratulations on all your success so far and being brave enough to go for it! I'm sure you're just at the beginning of a very successful and rewarding career. I subscribed! ☺💕
Hi - you should make a video on how you got traction to your site, as well as how you ran the business of printing - especially around the ops in order fulfillment. Thanks.
Awesome video and very inspiring. Your art work is amazing. Keep up the fantastic work
Awesome congrats- takes a lot of confidence- good job!!
Great stuff! Keep posting us on your journey
best of luck for your art-journey :)
I have the same dream you have and hopefully one day I’ll be able to finally leave my soul crushing 9 to 5 job to fully pursue it.
this is really inspiring and i love yall to pieces but do remember only quit your job if you will be able to live otherwise x dont want non of yall having no food or being kicked outta your homes.
Love this! i’ve just started on Etsy and trying to learn lots! Love your style it’s so cute and wholesome ✨☺️
wow so happy to hear what you want to do this year
inspiring
I've always enjoyed the journey of an artist 's journey on YT and I'm lowkey surprised that your video got recommended to me bc i usually get videos of artists w 30k+ subscribers (you must be doing something right on the algorithm :D). Regardless of the numbers, I love this video quality already! Can't wait to see your growth on TH-cam in the coming years~
I stopped working to pursue my online business as well. I think having a partner is very encouraging and I'm glad you have your husband. Your early dilemma about quitting work is super relatable. I hope you'll have a video to share to people who are going through that dilemma, I think it'll be great and encouraging content too (just a suggestion ofcourse, no pressure ^^)
Anywho, clicking that notification button now! Keep going at it, MoviusMakes. You can do this! >
Thanks so much for the support :)
Wow very nice 👌 your paint 🎨 I watching from bhutan 🇧🇹
Wow I’m an artist too and I’ve just started posting videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It gives me so much hope ❤
Thank you for this video! I think you’re very brave ❤
Oh, good luck and congratulations! :) It is also my dream, I am working hard on it and sadly I can say that it is not that easy for everyone. I love making art, I I create mostly illustrations (used on posters and tote bags) and stickers. I had my Etsy shop and I failed. I was making reels, have constant contact in the stories on IG with my great followers but when I reached that point, I couldn't get through it. I had to make some decisions and closed my shop. I created my YT channel. Now I try to figure out how to make my dream come true. I really hope I'll manage to make it true someday. But it's really HARD.
Amazing, amazing thousand of time amazing!
GO GIRL! LIVE UR DREAM! FREEDOM!
I SUBSCRIBED AND WANT YOU TO LIVE UR DREAM!🔥👊✊
All the best with your business this year 🎉
GOD bless your new art journey! Thanks for sharing
You are inspiring 🙂😎👍
3::02. That's a.huge tea mug
Thank you for sharing this! I am in a transitional period and what you're accomplishing is my dream as well ❣️ These videos are so inspirational and help me with decisions on what direction I need to go. Thanks again and have a blessed day! ❤️✨
Thank you for this. Really insightful to learn about everything you just said and I wish you all the best in your wonderful journey as an artist ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey, its been inspirational.
I wish everyone well on their art journeys!
My duuuddee I love your vibe!! I look forward to following your journey x
Aww, I love your imagination- best of luck!
Thank you for sharing!
I am happy for you that you are able to achieve your artistic dreams. I too, would rather spend my time pursuing the creative arts than working in the office, however, single women or women whose husbands struggle financially do not have that option. I will continue to work my jobs and find opportunity for the arts where I can.
You go girl 💁♀️👏🏻
Thank you for sharing. ❤
You give me Jess Karp vibes. Love this!
Please keep us updated on ur journey, I would love to see more, u r inspiring