Getting started as an ARTIST - my 5 Top Tips!

#artist #painting #creativity
So you don't know where to begin or how to start as an artist? Don't worry... I might be able to help.
I have 5 valuable tips that may just help you find the direction you need to move in:
1. Get a creative space to work in
2. Create a body of work
3. Decide who your audience will be
4. Go find them
5. Think about your presentation
Sure, there's load of additional things that will always need to be done but if you're starting out or are stuck and can't make any headway then try my approach - it might just be what you need.
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[@superfly2449]

Hospitals buy art. I don’t know how it works, exactly, but a friend sold a big abstract to a hospital for $17,000 (and no, it wasn’t a mental hospital)!

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

really?

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

that's a great idea.

[@user-tl5sh8dg6e]

I’ve been to so many hospitals with honestly GREAT art and it just made me wonder if it’s just reused or basic art or genuinely one of a kind

[@yvonaj3493]

I hope it's not money laundering 😂

[@stephanievanbeek9605]

Well that doesn't surprise me. A hospital is a company as well.

[@Rosy_corner]

Great advice, your video are enlightening and enjoyable. All of these are crucial to succeed, do something everyday! 🌹❤️

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you!

[@KetuloezraEminent]

You are a legend I wish to meet but am a african boy so I will just keep watching your videos 💓

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Ketulo

[@joseeallyn9950]

Suddenly widowed with huge debts left behind I HAVE to restart my artist's life. It is wonderful to have to work consistently, and it occured to us (son and me) that we didn't need those horrid exhibitions or the art dealers any more now we have The Web. Your blog about starting as an artist suddenly popped up on my You Tube. I thought I would be too grand to accept advice...I was SOO wrong! Your blog has enthused and cheered me.. even though I don't do animal paintings ! Thanks a bunch. From an artist living in the USA but yearning for home in England and my little house in France.

[@SwarezArt]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your son are right, there is now an entire world of potential collectors of your work. Both Ady and myself are so happy to hear we helped in some small way to motivate you 😊 I don't paint animals either but have been told people do see creatures and the like in my paintings 😁 Take care my friend and welcome to the Swarez family 😉

[@ericme4767]

Great pictures. I also love how you move around in your studio as you speak and always gesticulate in such an expressive manner.

[@SwarezArt]

Glad you enjoy it Eric - thanks for the feedback!

[@lawlade]

Thanks for the tips! Most importantly being so succinct and not trying to sell me something.

[@SwarezArt]

Lola Johnson you’re welcome!

[@FrankCarrollCreative]

Great advice ... No one ever talks about the elephant in the room ... As a beginner artist ... I LOVE large format abstract ... But canvases are so expensive, and materials ... And then getting them framed ... This is what i struggle with ... Thank you for your work.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much Frank

[@michaelcatandihan1082]

Your followers from philippines realy love your work and advice as a new Artist you mentored us our journey how to engage people with our art.

[@SwarezArt]

That’s so good to hear, thank you for your kind words.

[@saltymike1247]

Way Cool info, Swarez Art!!!! Thank you!

[@SwarezArt]

Glad you liked it!

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

Thanks for the tips

[@SwarezArt]

You are welcome!

[@raylanadamsdiscoverychanne2816]

Great inspirational presentation !!!❤

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you!

[@nikolasflameart9750]

So true I started creating in my family's livingroom constantly distracted, people talking, interrupting, and my sister always making passive aggressive remarks about my being there. I was sleeping on the couch. It sucked. Get a space even if you rent a small bedroom from someone.

[@SwarezArt]

I think we can all relate to that somehow Nikolas. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - wishing you well on your creative journey.

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Nikolas Flame Art I rent a small room and have painted a lot of pieces...

[@TiffanysFineArt]

I know how you feel. I started out in a tiny space in my bedroom. Now I am lucky enough to have my own area to spread out. :D

[@nikolasflameart9750]

Awesome guys, thank you Ed!

[@superfly2449]

Nikolas Flame Art I work in my huge studio. It’s 6 feet by 4 feet. Very spacious. I’m surrounded by inspirational boxes of junk you’d store in a garage or attic. I can step back, lean against a comfortable cardboard box, and admire or sneer at my output.

[@Brcyx193]

I'm giving art an try I want to spend my time wisely now that I have respect for myself

[@SwarezArt]

That’s great to hear and I wish you great luck and success

[@manjulaumesh5905]

Thank you very much for the most valuable 5 points 👌👌🙏

[@SwarezArt]

Most welcome 😊

[@francoisgouws7288]

Great video and some fantastic pieces in the background?💥

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate your feedback Francois, thank you!

[@redballoonie]

Thank you for all the great information.

[@SwarezArt]

Our pleasure!

[@Royal.Gypsys]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@SwarezArt]

You're most welcome

[@maryomoimole]

Thank you for this.

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure!

[@j.walker6845]

Great video

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you!

[@cadeburkhammer5942]

Just find an audience to support your work; which is not easy. Nice tour of your gallery.

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Cade - much apppreciated

[@arlenehunt9187]

I've just seen this video... great advice, thank you so much .... love your work and watching you create

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome Arlene

[@dianehansma1725]

Thank you so much for sharing~~~love love your work~~~you give many of us inspiration. I am learning abstract~~~I used to work with oils and landscape, but stopped years ago. This past year, I've watched hours of video demos and how to use acrylics. My abstracts are fun, not great, but fun. I am 65 and suffer from depression and abstract art is saving me. We lost our Mom in March~~she was 92 years young and I miss her so much. I did not realize how much this type of art makes my soul very happy and I am learning so much more from you~~~because I feel your excitement and enthusiasm, as you speak about your passion!! Bless your heart. Sincerely, Diane

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much Diane, that's very kind of you!

[@leearcher3912]

All excellent advice

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louisehones]

Wow! Your space is AWESOME!

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Louise - it's taken a lot of effort to get it this far!

[@LisaKellner]

Thank you for reminding me to disregard the outside and stay confident and positive about my work. Videos are great!

[@SwarezArt]

Ah bless you Lisa - that's very kind of you, thank you!

[@ishmaellotawa2858]

Brilliant!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you!

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

I love this video. Thank you

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome!

[@britshell]

9:26 9:36 My favorite pieces are the gray plastic buckets, they say so much while being understated.

[@SwarezArt]

Haha! Superb! My stab at conceptual art :)

[@britshell]

@@SwarezArt LOL XD

[@ZKorvin]

Are they for sale?

[@britshell]

@@ZKorvin How do you out a price on art like that ?

[@ummikals]

Thanks for the tips...

[@SwarezArt]

No problem!

[@huntsail3727]

Great video, subscribed. Thanks!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much!

[@Moe-zo4fm]

This was great. Thank you this was very helpful.

[@SwarezArt]

So glad!

[@lisamarie5173]

Wow! First of your videos I've seen and I have a new hero ;) the inspiration this tour and your advice generates is such a gift. Thank you!

[@trinidadvillarreal3811]

Thank You Sir!

[@SwarezArt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@cheryl-thegardeningartist]

Thanks for this advice! Very helpful!

[@hazelyoung9387]

Thanks so much. I think I learnt more in the last 16 mins than I have in last year. Love your work.

[@SwarezArt]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching

[@arsendicarloss7199]

Amazing bro. Kp it up n God bless u... u are an inspiration for many

[@SwarezArt]

Wow! Thanks dude; really appreciate that. Will keep trying!

[@AnnkaArt]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

Great advice and what an amazing and diverse body of top-notch work! Your space and layout are quite envious.

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Clarence, much appreciated, we are however in a different location now with slightly less space, we are are still painting and experimenting though! 😁

[@vedicwarriorOriginal]

Love ur artwork, mate! 👍

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@andreeaprorokova]

Very good! Thank you!

[@pam1557]

Thank you for the advice stumbled across you a week ago!

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome Pamela - glad to be of help!

[@soul.friendagape6788]

Thank you for taking the time to share

[@larkeldarian]

I am new to the Art world, and have been painting with acrylics for the past 2 yrs, I do landscapes and animals, but I am also learning to draw better and to draw and paint portraits. I also do pastels, and design my own knitwear. I am autistic with aspergers; so prefer to do it all at home, I am lucky I live alone and have a large flat, so have plenty of room. I am on fb, and thinking of posting on their when I have enough pieces. I have a decent camera when I need it; as I am quite slow at producing stuff, so it is taking a long time; but I am not in a hurry...lol

[@SwarezArt]

Good news Rosanne - wishing you well on your journey. Take your time and enjoy every moment!

[@maghribiafmanchester798]

❤

[@anastasiaananieva6378]

Thank you for this such an amazing tips!

[@SwarezArt]

You're so welcome!

[@pareshartist]

It is very good and helpful for artists.

[@peterlee4841]

really great video

[@SwarezArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter, thank you!

[@SparkyHelper]

Thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@SwarezArt]

You're welcome!

[@joychip5994]

Minute 4 the purple and yellows fabulous. On my right ♥️

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Joyce - well spotted!

[@joychip5994]

@@SwarezArt i was listening to you but, my eyes were more focused on the art. I live in the next county. So I will probably go through all your videos .

[@SwarezArt]

@@joychip5994 thanks Joyce - much appreciated!

[@olaadamiak]

My colours...my style... I love you ! Thanks for your works. ❣️

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome!

[@murraytoews5353]

Great presentation!

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks very much!

[@Kitzunia]

You make it sound easy and straightforward. Another great video!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that! :0)

[@jnb2524]

I could just walk around your studio for hours! You would have to tell me it's time to leave because it's closing time 😂😂😂
I'm so glad I bumped into your you tube channel! Now it's time to make amazing art. Love ❤

[@SwarezArt]

That’s very kind of you, thank you so much 😊

[@mikeschweikert7740]

Ok ,now I can understand what he's saying... great artist! Valuable advice...

[@SwarezArt]

Glad we got there Mike! And thank you for your valued feedback. Cheers> Ed

[@cynthiasterling7892]

You are such a fantastic artist/ man l really appreciate the 5 points you talked about to get going on your art. So many paintings, you are a master artist 💜🤍💙💕♥️☘️☘️

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aderossman580]

thank u,,,so real n earthy,,truly mi hooked my soul jumps much needed

[@3333ferret]

Wonderful video

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scholarthefuture7284]

Thank you I really need this!

[@SwarezArt]

You're so welcome!

[@Natlar]

Love your work!

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Natalie - that's kind of you!

[@kathyhaynes6818]

I just found your channel. Your work is stunning. Thank you for the advice!

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure Kathy - glad to be of use!

[@roberthouse4228]

thank you! great video great channel

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks for watching Robert! Much appreciated

[@KayJohnsonArt]

Very helpful. Love your work and your space...

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much!

[@izzylove89]

You are so refreshing. I really like how approachable and helpful you are. You don't have an arrogant attitude that a lot of successful artists can have (not all of course). Thank you for your help!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much, that's really kind of you and I am glad you fond the video helpful!

[@josephgilbert8978]

Really like your work. Great video. Thanks!😎👊

[@SwarezArt]

Joseph Gilbert thank you so much Joseph.

[@uzgege]

Thank you so much for this video 🥰🥰

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome!

[@johnpaulespiritu7267]

The video couldve been shorter but still good pointers. Thx mate

[@kgArtAndMore]

Thank you so much for your tips and showing us samples of your works.

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ddinfinito]

True and very helpfull!
I truly appreciate the way you transmit everything, as carefully as if it were for yourself! Bless you!

[@SwarezArt]

You are so welcome, thank you!

[@omirlee3908]

Really appreciate your advice, thank you

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you Omir - really appreciate that!

[@TLoveInfinity]

This is brilliant, thanks for sharing your tips with us 😃🙏

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you Tania!

[@GoranVinko]

Thank you! Straight advice. And easy to implement. Great.

[@SwarezArt]

You are welcome Goran!

[@simonedmondson7633]

Thanks for the down to earth advice and inspiration. It's greatly appreciated. Lovely... and now I'm off to have a look at your website to find out some more about all that work in your amazing studio. Congratulations... It's a great chunk of space!

[@SwarezArt]

Agreed - the space is a great one, although terrifyingly expensive to run and heat!

[@reynoldsad7]

Awesome! 💗 thanks for the advice.

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure!

[@neerajsaxena]

Man, each piece of your artwork is just awesome. Keep inspiring.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀 that's very kind!

[@victoriairan1875]

I ve been following your channel for a while and I m very glad I " discovered" you. You manage to inspire so many people, you make everything appear so easily, Thanks a lot!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much Victoria - how kind!

[@JohanBriers]

thanks, for the tips

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure!

[@theanataro]

Nice advice, I found a lot of value in it 😎

[@KJensenStudio]

Excellent tips! The getting respect from your family part is a serious challenge, and I await the sacred moment of getting a seperate workspace. I absolutely Love seeing how you've grown and thrived in your studio over the years. You are an Inspiration, and kudos to your partner there too.

[@SwarezArt]

That is very kind of you to say so, thank you for your kind words

[@TheMaineoutdoors]

Great stuff man. I love the look of your work.

[@SwarezArt]

That's very kind of you Tim, thank you!

[@lil_angel4753]

Thank you very much 😊 I feel like I really needed this

[@SwarezArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@28farmall]

Great tips!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you Tina!

[@joycemaureroriginal8563]

Thank you! I'm working on getting my art out there and have most of those five going. Back to work now!

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks Joyce - glad to hear you're cracking on!

[@thayesartwork]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Great information. Your art is amazing.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much!

[@stefangardh9240]

Thanks for your great tips and a clerifying presentation. Im planning a exhibition i mars i Stockholm an these where absolutely godd and info of value! Stefan

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simplygreatlife8681]

Hi Ed, i love your works ❤ thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. I never thought i gonna get interested in paintings as never have the nerves for arts but surprisingly i started doing artwork last Oct.

[@SwarezArt]

That’s probably the best kind of feedback I could ever hear! I’m thrilled that you’re finding your way with your creativity. Power to you!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Thank you!

[@SwarezArt]

You're welcome!

[@zee3peo]

Thank you so much for your you videos. I just came upon them today via Instagram. Exactly the kind of encouragement I trust is mine.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you very much - that's very kind of you!

[@catherinearciniegas9481]

I have been following your work for years you are such an inspiration to me I am just starting out and your videos have been so helpful thank you

[@SwarezArt]

Wow! Thank you Catherine - how very kind of you!

[@tommyenglishanglictina]

wow no editing 17min video, amazing info....I subscribe

[@SwarezArt]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate your feedback Tommy, thank you!

[@romanroman4692]

Muy bueno amigo

[@SwarezArt]

Gracias Roman!

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Thank you for doing this video and thank you for what you do. Your an amazing artist and a wonderful person. You are really inspiring and humble and I really respect your art and everything you do and have done.

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much, that is really kind of you to say so!

[@mstexasg6243]

I just discovered your channel. Straight to the point. Love it. And your work is amazing.

[@SwarezArt]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@leoamaya1818]

First & foremost your art is beautiful. Thank you for existing & simply sharing such priceless advice. The art world has saved my life & is a glimmer of light. When the words have been exhausted, the art speaks.
Rock on & happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SweetArt360]

At the moment, I'm just learning and trying to figure out the things I enjoy working on the most. Then refine it from there on. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge, it's part of my learning. 😊

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure

[@jarlsoars1150]

Well presented. Sensible, practical tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure! Thanks very much!

[@kc4091]

Wow your work is amazing! The sheer volume and variety is impressive not to mention the quality of the paintings visible as you walked your studio. 👍😊

[@SwarezArt]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! What a wonderful thing to say? Made my day now, thank you!

[@kc4091]

@@SwarezArt of course! Just found you and subscribed. Love your channel and am always appreciative of the pros sharing what they know. Always so much to learn especially for a newbie like myself. 👍😊

[@alainleblanc8007]

Amazing space, beautiful work. 🇨🇦 thank you!

[@SwarezArt]

Thank you too!

[@tomdaniel5960]

great...
i finally find a way.
thank you....
i honestly was looking for that accuracy. I'm gonna start my journey from Pakistan,sir.
once again great words sir

[@SwarezArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inezdruminez4196]

👏👏👏🍀❤️

[@SwarezArt]

☺️☺️☺️

[@Whoissylvia]

Great advice thank you 🙌🏽👩🏽‍🎨

[@SwarezArt]

My pleasure Sylvia