I love how positive this video is- you’re sharing real tips, but you’re focused on building community over sheer numbers. People stay for real connection
Thanks for this:) im 11 and i do digital art and post on insta, whenever i post, my posts only get 0-4 likes. It gets really discouraged to the point i think about just stoping drawing all together. This is really inspiring tho, thank you Edit: after i used these tips i gained almost 30 followers within 2 days, all my recent posts have gotten more attention aswell:D thank you Edit again: i have around 120 followers now!!
That's so wonderful to hear these tips helped you to get some results! You certainly don't need likes and followers to enjoy drawing though, keep practising and drawing things you like and that's the most important thing 😊
Dear Lumity, thank you for sharing your story. Please try to take this with the best attitude: social media isn't the real world and it is not a measurement of your worth, your talent, your influence over others, or anything like that. "Doing art for art's sake" is what 90% or more of people do in this world. Making a living from it IS possible...but I'm 41 years old and just starting to take it seriously. Try and see things from a different point of view. You're 11. Do what you do for FUN and make *real* friends in the *real* world. You can worry about "gaining followers" in a couple years after you see how much you like to digital art for the joy of it.
Thank you...this humbled me a lot. I was so caught up in my follower count when I uninstalled Instagram that I didn't even take a moment to think about all my beloved mutuals. I'm still hesitant about returning since it was addicting scrolling for hours on end, but I really do miss the little 10-person community I had built. I'll go back someday, but for now I'm gonna hone my art skills. I want to set myself up for success when I return, not keep posting every 2 months like I had been doing
This was probably the best and most positive video I've seen on this subject! I tend to have big lapses in creativity and very high standards for myself so I really find it difficult to stay consistent by doing something smaller/low effort. I feel a little intimidated to go back to social media because of it...
I can totally understand that! We're often our own harshest critics, if you're just on social media to share a little bit of what you do and aren't fussed about building an audience then consistency doesn't matter, but if you wanted to build an audience perhaps you could challenge yourself to share progress stages of what you're doing to build the habit of being consistent while still maintaining the style you like for your art 💕
I love when illustrators share their tips to succeeding in the online space! I noticed you started your TH-cam channel about a year ago and I was wondering if you find it worthwhile to make videos and share them on TH-cam? Especially since you’re already juggling a patreon following as well, that’s a lot of content to be making! Thanks for the helpful video!
You're absolutely right, it's a lot of content to make! I do find it worthwhile but sharing my journey and skills is part of why I started in the first place so having that purpose behind my content helps a lot. I'm also lucky enough to have the time to commit to it and the help of my partner who does a lot of my video content as he's also a creative 😊
Thanks for sharing your journey! I love that this proves that it's ok to take breaks for holidays, time off, vacation, whatever and that your progress won't come crashing down. Consistency is important, but so are breaks :)
You can tell this video took a lot of time, a lot of love & a lot of effort. Thank you for putting in the work to share your journey; my reach has been almost non-existent but watching this has been truly what I've needed today. It's been so lovely watching you grow over on Instagram & I really appreciate you making such a lovely video. The highlight was definitely the gorgeous doggies though ;) Take care!
Oh this is such a wonderful comment and so encouraging, it takes a lot of time to make these videos but hearing your feedback makes it so worthwhile! Thank you so much! 💕
Oh my gosh, your filming is so aesthetic and gorgeous! Everything about this video is so organized and you can really see the work put into production. Don't even need to see the rest of your channel to sub haha. Lovely tips also, these are real honest long-term growth strategies, rather than tips and tricks for blowing up overnight like a lot of other vids talk about. The goal should always be to build a positive community💖
thank you so much for all the positivity, helpfulness and encouragement in this video 🥰💜 due to the war here in Ukraine, I've abandoned my previous art account (it was pretty small anyway) - I wanted a new beginning, a new freedom and I wanted to take my goal of making art a career more seriously. that's why I created a new account in January of this year and I'm steadily growing at my own pace. thank you for this wonderful video, it's so encouraging and inspirational to see your journey and to hear about your experience 💜
Even though this was about art, this was a really valuable lesson to learn. I am humbled as a content creator myself to see your own journey and compare it to my own. The goals in the beginning of this video were amazing ones to have, and were the reasons I kept watching. Thank you for this
Seriously love how you've shown your real progress and that it works differently for everybody! Love your confidence in your work and how encouraging you are!
This is so informative and helpful. Thank you! I'm really glad that you set an example where it's not exactly every SINGLE day that you post. I appreciate how realistic and healthy it is cus you still allow some breaks for yourself
My wife is following you on instagram. She is also artist and she started IG journey several months ago. It has been a slow growth for her, but she is not discouraged as her main focus is not numbers like you said but simply sharing her art journey.
Oh lovely! That's wonderful that her values are aligned with sharing her art journey rather than the numbers, what's her Instagram account name? I'd love to take a look at her art!
@@Niko_3D Oh wow her art is stunning! I've definitely followed and can't wait to see her account grow (which it absolutely will, there's no doubt in my mind!)
@@MimimooIllustration Thank you, shes happy that you followed. Shouting at me "what did you doooo mimimooo is following me" while I'm playing stupid what? Whos mimimooo? =)
This is sooooo helpful thank you so much! It's so discouraging to be stuck at less than 100 followers for ages but you're right I just need to keep going!
I like your approach! You do not sound like most people on social media people who claim to guarantee six figures if you follow them :) Thank you for your videos abd more power to you :)
This video and your art journey video have been so interesting and inspiring! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. Your digital art is beautiful! I have really struggled to transfer from traditional art to digital - it’s like learning to draw again! 😳
Absolutely! It took me a while to get into digital and it kind of felt like a step backwards for a while so I definitely needed to start simple until I got the hang of things. Keep it up!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience of your account growth!! I'm really inspired to grow my account again !! Actually I was happy that my account was growing a little when my hashtag reach started increasing but it stopped as the reach of every post started decreasing and was a bit disappointed. But now I've learnt what all you've said and now I'll start using those tips!! Thanks again!!
It's always a bit disheartening when things appear to be going the wrong way but try a different technique and keep at it and I'm sure it'll work out! Social media ebbs and flows, and lots of it is out of our control, so try and stay focused on your content and the things you can control 😊
Thank you for sharing this video! Your illustrations and animations were beautiful. I'm a full time nurse that dreams of pursuing art and your videos have given me so much motivation
I love your determination and how you dedicate time for your art! That's really inspiring to me😄 I just found ur instagram and immediately, fell in love with ur art! Makes me want to create more too.😊 Your art reminds me so much of the pretty illustrations from the storybooks I used to read as a child. Such nostalgia! Keep creating 😍❤
Thanks! I just started my own insta account yesterday, ive posted eight drawings but still no likes neither followers, but I'll try these tips and hopefully I can be a famous digital artists someday! Thanks for the tips
This is such an inspiration! I've been only thinking about this things but haven't got an idea how to start it. Thank you for sharing all the tips and info! Now I think I got the courage to start my own art account. I feel so positive after watching the vid. Love it! Thank you:)
I was just wondering why my followers are not increasing on Instagram even though I am trying to post good content. Your video cleared my mind and I know what I have to do now, thanks a lot for such a beautiful explanation ❤️, lots of love
Well this content was very educational and also kept my creeping thought of “have I done enough” calm. Thank you 😊 for sharing the suggestions, also for saying that it’s okay if your Instagram is not also growing at the speed of yours. ❤️
I found you on instagram and I adore your artworks!! Thank you for being kind, sharing this!! Wish you happiness and may peace and blessings be with yoouu!!! ❤️❤️
Lovely video and very inspirational! I'm on an art journey myself however it's not exactly drawing, but more screenprinting with a passion for movieposters from the early twentieth century. Currently I'm back to drawing as that is what I'm going to screenprint. Wishing you all the best, a wonderful end of the year and many more positive surprises as your journey continues. Cheers, Mark
That's ok though, that's how a lot of us start! We can get some experience selling to people we know because we get to test out the process. Keep it up!
Thank you for doing this video. I draw for fun, and since I have other things in my life it's hard to post consistently. Because of that, I'm constantly stuck at a low follower count. I'll try some of these, thank you!
Congratulations! Your video is so positive and beautifully shot/edited. I've been posting to Instagram somewhat regularly and engaging with my audience for like 2 years and don't have even close the growth that you do. I'm not sure what to do, but I will try to do some Draw this in your Style challenges.
I think challenges are a really great way of being found by active hashtags because lots of people who are participating will go and see what other entries there are. I hope they help your account (also they're just fun to join in on 😄)
I am starting out as an illustrator and i have seen your video so many times... it just boosts my confidence and start and keep going... thank you... hopefully I'll grow as an artist.. :)
You are such an inspiration of discipline, practice and love, your art looks more amazing every day and I just felt for your story and dreams, you gained a new follower ❤ keep it up! 😊
Love your work Mimi.... Most importantly your genuinity in sharing your journey.🥰 things take time but hope we all will reach where we all want to. Cheers and support to all😇
This was such a lovely video! Helpful and so positive! How much time per day would you say your spend making content and participating in the community? Has that changed since you first started? What is something you struggled with in the beginning but don't now?
Hi Rebecca! I definitely spend more time now participating in the community just because I get a lot more comments and messages, some days I spend 4 hours creating and some days I spend 12 hours creating, it really just depends how creative I'm feeling. I put in full-time hours though including all the engaging and drawing and video making. I used to worry that if I got too many followers I'd get negative comments but so far that hasn't happened and the community has been so lovely and supportive!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I always wanted to have an art career and the fears you mentioned above are stopping. It is not an easy feat but knowing that someone went through there and get out of it victorious in battling the fears that I too, am facing, is encouraging. It inspires me to continue and to never stop believing while doing something. Thank you sooo much.
I really appreciate your videos! It's so generous of you to share your experience with us. I'm just starting out on my own journey of creating and selling art, and your content has helped and encouraged me so much. Thank you!
This is so informative Mimi. Thanks for such an honest & insightful video ❤. As new artist is feels dreadful to post your art on social media when so many big famous artist already out there. This gives a little boost of confidence to work on my art and not think much!! Thanks again😊
Thanks a million for all your advices! Also this video give me the motivation to post more consistently, now I see how important it is! Wish you all the best ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey am a self taught illustrator and I made my account few days back am also posting consistently.. But my engagment is very low I hope it work out 🥺❣️✨
Oh wonderful that you're also an illustrator, if you enjoy it then keep it up even if you feel like the engagement is low, don't let that bring you down 😊 Sometimes it takes time to build community, engage with others genuinely and kindly and your engagement will grow.
Thank u sooooo much Mimi, this video really give me the hope i need to not stop! You are an incredible artist and an even more incredible person! Because in your heart u are not only doing what u like but also sharing that with others and that is sooo awesome! Thank u sooo sooo much! And keep the great work!
How have the new changes with reels and IG going to a more video based platform effected you now? How do you think this will effect artists building new accounts?
Can I ask what did you do to protect your work from thieves at the beginning and also, what’s your process of posting your artwork on Instagram from procreate without losing high quality and avoid blurred edges? Thanks ❤❤
Such an awesome video! Thank you for this and for sharing your art journey with the internet! Your channel and videos really inspired me to push more and to continue doing what I've started. Can you share any TH-cam tips and how you grew your channel? Keep creating, can't wait to watch all of your videos 😁💕
Oh thank you so much, I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I think we're going to make a video about TH-cam really soon to cover some tips on getting started and growing. Something I've been focusing on lately that seems to be helping with growth is really making content that provides a lot of value to people and they really want to know (like growing an Instagram account) 😊
Waa ☺ your art is beautiful like this video. I really how calm your voice and smooth natural video❤ .... I want to create art account...will insta pay ? 😅
I'm honestly feeling very discouraged, there was a point where I told myself to post frequently for a year. My style doesn't allow me to post daily so I posted 2-3 times per week, I started at around 50 followers and after a year I barely hit 100... I posted on my stories, trying interacting with followers, did challenges, and it barely helped. When I reached 100 I did a giveaway and barely got anyone to participate (who doesn't want free art??) , then I decided to give myself a week off... Which made me realise that I was really burnt out and now I barely post at all. The funny part? I still gain followers for doing nothing, almost at the same speed as when I was posting frequently, it's like a kick in the face. I just post when I feel like it now, I would love to host things like DTIYS or something, but even when doing a giveaway for free art almost nobody wants to join so I feel like a DTIYS would definitely be a flop. I just kinda gave up now and nothing seems to motivate me anymore :/
I love how positive this video is- you’re sharing real tips, but you’re focused on building community over sheer numbers. People stay for real connection
Absolutely! Numbers without community doesn't count for very much on a social media platform.
I just wasn't expecting it. I thought I would see an interesting video and actually found the 10 minutes that will inspire my path from now on
So glad you found it helpful!
4 months later- how's your progress been? Don't worry if its not big, I´m just here to remind to keep on going :)
Thanks for this:) im 11 and i do digital art and post on insta, whenever i post, my posts only get 0-4 likes. It gets really discouraged to the point i think about just stoping drawing all together. This is really inspiring tho, thank you
Edit: after i used these tips i gained almost 30 followers within 2 days, all my recent posts have gotten more attention aswell:D thank you
Edit again: i have around 120 followers now!!
That's so wonderful to hear these tips helped you to get some results! You certainly don't need likes and followers to enjoy drawing though, keep practising and drawing things you like and that's the most important thing 😊
Whats your account
@ordinary whats your art account?
@lumitystan can I become a part of your art community?
Dear Lumity, thank you for sharing your story. Please try to take this with the best attitude: social media isn't the real world and it is not a measurement of your worth, your talent, your influence over others, or anything like that. "Doing art for art's sake" is what 90% or more of people do in this world. Making a living from it IS possible...but I'm 41 years old and just starting to take it seriously. Try and see things from a different point of view. You're 11. Do what you do for FUN and make *real* friends in the *real* world. You can worry about "gaining followers" in a couple years after you see how much you like to digital art for the joy of it.
Thank you...this humbled me a lot. I was so caught up in my follower count when I uninstalled Instagram that I didn't even take a moment to think about all my beloved mutuals. I'm still hesitant about returning since it was addicting scrolling for hours on end, but I really do miss the little 10-person community I had built.
I'll go back someday, but for now I'm gonna hone my art skills. I want to set myself up for success when I return, not keep posting every 2 months like I had been doing
This was probably the best and most positive video I've seen on this subject! I tend to have big lapses in creativity and very high standards for myself so I really find it difficult to stay consistent by doing something smaller/low effort. I feel a little intimidated to go back to social media because of it...
I can totally understand that! We're often our own harshest critics, if you're just on social media to share a little bit of what you do and aren't fussed about building an audience then consistency doesn't matter, but if you wanted to build an audience perhaps you could challenge yourself to share progress stages of what you're doing to build the habit of being consistent while still maintaining the style you like for your art 💕
I love when illustrators share their tips to succeeding in the online space! I noticed you started your TH-cam channel about a year ago and I was wondering if you find it worthwhile to make videos and share them on TH-cam? Especially since you’re already juggling a patreon following as well, that’s a lot of content to be making! Thanks for the helpful video!
You're absolutely right, it's a lot of content to make! I do find it worthwhile but sharing my journey and skills is part of why I started in the first place so having that purpose behind my content helps a lot. I'm also lucky enough to have the time to commit to it and the help of my partner who does a lot of my video content as he's also a creative 😊
Thank you for sharing and this will be pretty helpful as I am looking to make the growth through social media...
a big part of why your account gets the recognition is how amazing and consistent your style is! your feed is so aesthetically pleasing
Thanks for sharing your journey! I love that this proves that it's ok to take breaks for holidays, time off, vacation, whatever and that your progress won't come crashing down. Consistency is important, but so are breaks :)
Yess absolutely, so important! We aren't robots so we definitely need breaks!
You can tell this video took a lot of time, a lot of love & a lot of effort. Thank you for putting in the work to share your journey; my reach has been almost non-existent but watching this has been truly what I've needed today. It's been so lovely watching you grow over on Instagram & I really appreciate you making such a lovely video. The highlight was definitely the gorgeous doggies though ;) Take care!
Oh this is such a wonderful comment and so encouraging, it takes a lot of time to make these videos but hearing your feedback makes it so worthwhile! Thank you so much! 💕
Oh my gosh, your filming is so aesthetic and gorgeous! Everything about this video is so organized and you can really see the work put into production. Don't even need to see the rest of your channel to sub haha. Lovely tips also, these are real honest long-term growth strategies, rather than tips and tricks for blowing up overnight like a lot of other vids talk about. The goal should always be to build a positive community💖
thank you so much for all the positivity, helpfulness and encouragement in this video 🥰💜 due to the war here in Ukraine, I've abandoned my previous art account (it was pretty small anyway) - I wanted a new beginning, a new freedom and I wanted to take my goal of making art a career more seriously. that's why I created a new account in January of this year and I'm steadily growing at my own pace. thank you for this wonderful video, it's so encouraging and inspirational to see your journey and to hear about your experience 💜
Even though this was about art, this was a really valuable lesson to learn. I am humbled as a content creator myself to see your own journey and compare it to my own. The goals in the beginning of this video were amazing ones to have, and were the reasons I kept watching. Thank you for this
Aw it's so lovely to hear such kind feedback from a fellow content creator - thank you!
Seriously love how you've shown your real progress and that it works differently for everybody! Love your confidence in your work and how encouraging you are!
That was very inspiring! You have some seriously good video skills as well, everything looked awesome and I loved the doggos!
Thank you so much, I have my partner to thank for the video editing - he's very good!
This is so informative and helpful. Thank you! I'm really glad that you set an example where it's not exactly every SINGLE day that you post. I appreciate how realistic and healthy it is cus you still allow some breaks for yourself
My wife is following you on instagram. She is also artist and she started IG journey several months ago. It has been a slow growth for her, but she is not discouraged as her main focus is not numbers like you said but simply sharing her art journey.
Oh lovely! That's wonderful that her values are aligned with sharing her art journey rather than the numbers, what's her Instagram account name? I'd love to take a look at her art!
@@MimimooIllustration _ellasketch is her profile name. Account icon is some green elf lady. Thank you kindly.
@@Niko_3D Oh wow her art is stunning! I've definitely followed and can't wait to see her account grow (which it absolutely will, there's no doubt in my mind!)
@@MimimooIllustration Thank you, shes happy that you followed. Shouting at me "what did you doooo mimimooo is following me" while I'm playing stupid what? Whos mimimooo? =)
@@Niko_3D Haha I love it, we're a good undercover team 😉
This is sooooo helpful thank you so much! It's so discouraging to be stuck at less than 100 followers for ages but you're right I just need to keep going!
now 1 year later and you're at 114k congraaats 🥰🥳
I like your approach! You do not sound like most people on social media people who claim to guarantee six figures if you follow them :) Thank you for your videos abd more power to you :)
I just started my art account and I could really use these tips to grow! They're so helpful!
This is my favourite “grow your account” video I’ve ever seen 🥰
The aesthetic of this video is giving me life
Thank you so much for this! I've attended so many webinars that have tried to explain this and it hasn't really clicked until you explained it :)
This video and your art journey video have been so interesting and inspiring! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. Your digital art is beautiful! I have really struggled to transfer from traditional art to digital - it’s like learning to draw again! 😳
Absolutely! It took me a while to get into digital and it kind of felt like a step backwards for a while so I definitely needed to start simple until I got the hang of things. Keep it up!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience of your account growth!! I'm really inspired to grow my account again !! Actually I was happy that my account was growing a little when my hashtag reach started increasing but it stopped as the reach of every post started decreasing and was a bit disappointed. But now I've learnt what all you've said and now I'll start using those tips!! Thanks again!!
It's always a bit disheartening when things appear to be going the wrong way but try a different technique and keep at it and I'm sure it'll work out! Social media ebbs and flows, and lots of it is out of our control, so try and stay focused on your content and the things you can control 😊
Thank you for sharing your art journey
i just took your advice . I'm gonna post consistently (except weekends )🥰
Amazing! I really hope it goes well for you!
Thank you for sharing this video! Your illustrations and animations were beautiful. I'm a full time nurse that dreams of pursuing art and your videos have given me so much motivation
I love your determination and how you dedicate time for your art! That's really inspiring to me😄 I just found ur instagram and immediately, fell in love with ur art! Makes me want to create more too.😊 Your art reminds me so much of the pretty illustrations from the storybooks I used to read as a child. Such nostalgia! Keep creating 😍❤
Aw that's so lovely of you to say! Thank you so much ❤
The positive vibe of this video is soo good ^^
Thanks! I just started my own insta account yesterday, ive posted eight drawings but still no likes neither followers, but I'll try these tips and hopefully I can be a famous digital artists someday! Thanks for the tips
This is such an inspiration! I've been only thinking about this things but haven't got an idea how to start it.
Thank you for sharing all the tips and info! Now I think I got the courage to start my own art account.
I feel so positive after watching the vid. Love it! Thank you:)
This is the most insightful video about audience-building I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I was just wondering why my followers are not increasing on Instagram even though I am trying to post good content. Your video cleared my mind and I know what I have to do now, thanks a lot for such a beautiful explanation ❤️, lots of love
I love your attitude to social media so much 💖 it can be so easy to fall into comparison and numbers but your attitude is so refreshing xx
Well this content was very educational and also kept my creeping thought of “have I done enough” calm. Thank you 😊 for sharing the suggestions, also for saying that it’s okay if your Instagram is not also growing at the speed of yours. ❤️
oh my God, your videos are so warm, comfy and soft, i feel like I'm in a fairytale 😍
I love this approach, not to be worried about the numbers
I was actually expecting this to be a video to be like the rest but it really feels different. Thanks for this ^^ I think it has really helped
I found you on instagram and I adore your artworks!! Thank you for being kind, sharing this!! Wish you happiness and may peace and blessings be with yoouu!!! ❤️❤️
Oh that's so sweet of you, thanks so much!
I love college scrapbooking which I'm going to start soon . My first scrapbook.
I love colouring in . When I was a teenager I went to college
Lovely video and very inspirational!
I'm on an art journey myself however it's not exactly drawing, but more screenprinting with a passion for movieposters from the early twentieth century. Currently I'm back to drawing as that is what I'm going to screenprint.
Wishing you all the best, a wonderful end of the year and many more positive surprises as your journey continues.
Cheers, Mark
I’m making a painting business but so far the only orders are from people I know you have inspired me to keep trying
That's ok though, that's how a lot of us start! We can get some experience selling to people we know because we get to test out the process. Keep it up!
Thank you for sharing this, I discovered you on my explore page and have been a fan ever since!
Oh that's lovely, so glad to be able to share with you!
This is the video I didn't know I needed to see. Glad the algorithm saw fit to recommend your channel! Take care and keep going!
this is so inspiring and is making me feel so much more confident in growing my art account
This is such a sweet video. So glad I found you! Thanks for all the advice. Also, I love those boots😄
I loved watching this video 🥰 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤️ everything seems so pretty and cozy! ✨
Oh thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤
I love how you broke this down! Also, your art is lovely!
Thank you for doing this video. I draw for fun, and since I have other things in my life it's hard to post consistently. Because of that, I'm constantly stuck at a low follower count. I'll try some of these, thank you!
Congratulations! Your video is so positive and beautifully shot/edited. I've been posting to Instagram somewhat regularly and engaging with my audience for like 2 years and don't have even close the growth that you do. I'm not sure what to do, but I will try to do some Draw this in your Style challenges.
I think challenges are a really great way of being found by active hashtags because lots of people who are participating will go and see what other entries there are. I hope they help your account (also they're just fun to join in on 😄)
I am starting out as an illustrator and i have seen your video so many times... it just boosts my confidence and start and keep going... thank you... hopefully I'll grow as an artist.. :)
You are such an inspiration of discipline, practice and love, your art looks more amazing every day and I just felt for your story and dreams, you gained a new follower ❤ keep it up! 😊
Not only did you share really insightful and helpful advice, but it's shot so beautifully! I loved watching your dogs run around in the garden :)
Aw thank you! They're the sweetest doggies (mostly!)
Love your work Mimi....
Most importantly your genuinity in sharing your journey.🥰 things take time but hope we all will reach where we all want to. Cheers and support to all😇
New subscriber here!
I'm a pencil artist and honestly love your video!❤❤
💪🏽I ain't giving up, great motivation in 10 mins 😊
This was such a lovely video! Helpful and so positive! How much time per day would you say your spend making content and participating in the community? Has that changed since you first started? What is something you struggled with in the beginning but don't now?
Hi Rebecca! I definitely spend more time now participating in the community just because I get a lot more comments and messages, some days I spend 4 hours creating and some days I spend 12 hours creating, it really just depends how creative I'm feeling. I put in full-time hours though including all the engaging and drawing and video making. I used to worry that if I got too many followers I'd get negative comments but so far that hasn't happened and the community has been so lovely and supportive!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I always wanted to have an art career and the fears you mentioned above are stopping. It is not an easy feat but knowing that someone went through there and get out of it victorious in battling the fears that I too, am facing, is encouraging. It inspires me to continue and to never stop believing while doing something. Thank you sooo much.
I really appreciate your videos! It's so generous of you to share your experience with us. I'm just starting out on my own journey of creating and selling art, and your content has helped and encouraged me so much. Thank you!
This is so informative Mimi. Thanks for such an honest & insightful video ❤. As new artist is feels dreadful to post your art on social media when so many big famous artist already out there. This gives a little boost of confidence to work on my art and not think much!! Thanks again😊
This is amazing, thank you for sharing this.
My friend started an art acc yesterday and she barely has 2likes on her new post! I shared this video with her and I told her not to give up!
This was super helpful, as always you are a kind soul Mimi! ♥️
Thanks a million for all your advices! Also this video give me the motivation to post more consistently, now I see how important it is! Wish you all the best ❤
That's lovely to hear!
Thank you for sharing your journey am a self taught illustrator and I made my account few days back am also posting consistently.. But my engagment is very low I hope it work out 🥺❣️✨
Oh wonderful that you're also an illustrator, if you enjoy it then keep it up even if you feel like the engagement is low, don't let that bring you down 😊 Sometimes it takes time to build community, engage with others genuinely and kindly and your engagement will grow.
@@MimimooIllustration Thank you so much for motivating 🥺❣️❣️✨✨ I will give my 100% .
@@MimimooIllustration I definitivly do some wrong...Im a year on Insta and even my mom has more followers...
I love all of your videos! They are so well done! I'm definitely looking forward to the next one! :)
Glad you like them! ❤
Thank u sooooo much Mimi, this video really give me the hope i need to not stop! You are an incredible artist and an even more incredible person! Because in your heart u are not only doing what u like but also sharing that with others and that is sooo awesome! Thank u sooo sooo much! And keep the great work!
Naw that is so so nice of you to say, I really appreciate it! ❤
I looooved this video! I've been on this journey for a few months now and this is super helpful :) Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Beautiful staging of all your shots by the way….. the older I get the more I like the whole rural lifestyle
Wow that is one gorgeous looking page. So simplistic and asthetically pleasing
How have the new changes with reels and IG going to a more video based platform effected you now? How do you think this will effect artists building new accounts?
Your house is absolutely adorable!!
Loved this video, it was so calming to watch. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I appreciate the time that you took to show your process. I feel super encouraged! thank you!
I love your content, the video just like high cinematography, oh and also your house 😍😍😍😍😍
Hopefully !!! Aww Amazing share. Joined your awesome Channel thank you for sharing 👍
Thank you for hearting my comment beautiful sister ❤️👍
Can I ask what did you do to protect your work from thieves at the beginning and also, what’s your process of posting your artwork on Instagram from procreate without losing high quality and avoid blurred edges? Thanks ❤❤
Thank you for sharing! I love your work but have to say: your place and your dogs! Very cool.
starting my account at 4 followers, hoping to grow like you! Thanks for the tips
This is great information! And the video is beautifully made! 👏 ☺️ 💜
Oh thank you so much! I'm so lucky to have the expertise of my partner to do the filming and editing - I'd go crazy without him!
Impressive progression (and more impressive at this time), great work and advices ;).
Thank you so much very inspiring, your art style so simple, cute and just natural. I can't wait to see what you draw next.
Aw that's very nice, thank you!
What I liked about this video: The content.
What I loved: THE DOGS
Such an awesome video! Thank you for this and for sharing your art journey with the internet! Your channel and videos really inspired me to push more and to continue doing what I've started. Can you share any TH-cam tips and how you grew your channel? Keep creating, can't wait to watch all of your videos 😁💕
Oh thank you so much, I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I think we're going to make a video about TH-cam really soon to cover some tips on getting started and growing. Something I've been focusing on lately that seems to be helping with growth is really making content that provides a lot of value to people and they really want to know (like growing an Instagram account) 😊
This was super helpful, thank you!
I can see where i need to make tweaks to do better and provide more value.
Glad I sought you out on this platform 😀
Waa ☺ your art is beautiful like this video. I really how calm your voice and smooth natural video❤ .... I want to create art account...will insta pay ? 😅
I love your art style omggg😍😭
so lovely! thank you for sharing mimi :)
Such an informative video, so many gems to see
this was such a great video and such useful advice for my own art page! thanks so much XD
Tysm for this video ❤I just made an ig account and am trying my best to grow ❤
I'm honestly feeling very discouraged, there was a point where I told myself to post frequently for a year. My style doesn't allow me to post daily so I posted 2-3 times per week, I started at around 50 followers and after a year I barely hit 100... I posted on my stories, trying interacting with followers, did challenges, and it barely helped. When I reached 100 I did a giveaway and barely got anyone to participate (who doesn't want free art??) , then I decided to give myself a week off... Which made me realise that I was really burnt out and now I barely post at all. The funny part? I still gain followers for doing nothing, almost at the same speed as when I was posting frequently, it's like a kick in the face. I just post when I feel like it now, I would love to host things like DTIYS or something, but even when doing a giveaway for free art almost nobody wants to join so I feel like a DTIYS would definitely be a flop. I just kinda gave up now and nothing seems to motivate me anymore :/
Thank you! I'm just getting started, like a few days ago! It feels daunting. I appreciate your insight! 🥰
Yay that's so exciting that you're getting started! 🎉✨
Thank you for sharing this, you've done such a hard work and all beautiful. Thank you again for sharing your tips, I'm inspired!
Hello! Thanks for the tips, I've been stuck on 1 follower for about a week or two and it's really discouraging but this gives me hope :)
Ohh what's your username I'd love to help cause I'm kinda here too
Thank you for the most helpful tips, truth and advice. Truly Genuine. Very inspiring!
I have started a new page on Instagram and taking many notes. Thanks for the tips!
You are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your journey, I'm starting mine and I'm really excited about it!
Oh how exciting! I hope it goes great! ❤
This is pretty encouraging and so genuine 💚
thank you for sharing your experience with us mimi