Thank you so much for this! At last someone who straight- talks - you are just what I needed. Straightforward steps to follow. I have felt like I'm all over the place - feeling like I've got to cover everything at once and getting nowhere. I'm centred now from watching this - thanks again
I love your energy! I'm so glad your video popped up in my feed - it's just what I needed. Right now I'm at an art co-op but I'd like to go out on my own. Never in a million years did I think I would ever be sellingy art! After I graduated (25 years ago) I NEVER picked up a pencil to draw because school completely tainted my veiw of art and what an "artist" should be. I was so tired of the pretensiousness of the art world and the incesent promotion of ugliness! Ugh! But, a few years ago I got that creative spark again and I decided I can be the type of artist I want to be and I can create what I want to create. Thanks for the motivation. I like your art, by the way!
Thank, appreciate that. I know, school's a toughy for artists because there really is no program that will get you there like a trade. You have to be self motivating and that's hard. Good luck! 🙂
Dude, thanks for not blowin smoke up my butt. So many people just say you're great, just do it, you make it real and I can feel the effort involved through the advice you've given. I sort of jumped to the business part without having the time and lost all interest in painting so I backed off and now I'm doing the best work of my life. Just got to make some time for the business bit.
This is AWESOME info, because of this, I subbed to your channel and will support. I'm a gigging guitarist playing jazz fusion and classical/flamenco Rock guitar & I get a lot of work because I'm creative & different. However, that doesn't mean that the music industry isn't suffering from what I call 'Free' music syndrome, making it even harder than ever to make a living because very few people are buying music now compared to 20/30 years ago. That being said, I've been slowly getting back into art & drawing after a 50yr absence ( because I started playing guitar in 1974 at age 11 & never stopped). Your words of wisdom I value, thanks for sharing. Now we ( my wife & I) are preparing for the next Hurricane, Milton, to hit us, we live in N. Ft. Myers & it is due to hit us this Wednesday, 10/9/24, hope we make it. Rock On & God Bless.
STOP! Your listings are stressing me out! Creative minds can’t handle it!😮 You are a bloody genius, a great artist. Business is not your gift. ART is your gift, believe in yourself you are so creative; everything you want is really just on the other side of fear. Put one foot in front of the other and throw the bloody lists in the bin 🗑️ I’ve sold so many of my paintings and still going strong today that I now paint full time at home in my spare room, which I’ve turned into a place to zone out of this crazy world. I can paint and make a whole lot of mess with paints and mediums of every description, or I sometimes just watch a film on Netflix on my projector when I need to decompress. The very last thing I think about is the money. A lot of my paintings were done on the cheap when I first started out a good few years ago! ( a lady never tells) 😂but the people who purchased them didn’t care, they just wanted to own a beautiful piece of art. I’m not famous, I’m not rolling in cash either, but most importantly I’m no longer working in a job that didn’t recognise my potential and who didn’t give a fig about my well being. Yes, of course it was a big giant leap of faith, but it turns out it was totally worth it. I was as we say in Scotland; on the bones of my “arse” 😂 and absolutely skint for a wee while, just managing to pay the important bills but it’s really paid of now. and I am financially stable, a lot calmer and a happy human being. I paint every day at my own pace and I don’t need to or have to follow any stupid set rules either. The money will always come in it’s all about self belief. Everything you've ever wanted is just sitting right there on the other side of fear so stop procrastinating and do your best work its awesome and so are you 😊
Great advice and I think for many of us creatives, the constant stream of idea, inspiration, thought, color, words...and more keep us disorganized, dreaming, all over the place...organizing these thoughts and actions is soo key.
I'm new to your channel and love your inspirational content. I'm a beginner artist at age 41 now and I'm lucky to be unemployed due to the company shutting down. For the past five months I've been working really hard sketching and then turning those sketches into enamel pins. That's right, I've started my art career designing souvenir enamel pins and I love it so much! To me it is real art and it's hard work. I sketch my concepts the old fashioned way and then take it to my iPad to turn them into designs for the pins. Sometimes when I'm sketching, I go into a meditative state or even have emotional experiences, so how am I not a real artist when I'm pouring my heart and soul into these sketches? I prefer to work all day every day and I take my iPad with me everywhere, even on vacations. On average, the only times I'm not working are when walking my dogs at the park, eating a meal, drinking my coffee in the mornings or sleeping. To me this is a passion project, not a job. You know you're in the right profession when you never want to stop working for as long as you're alive. Therefore I don't see myself retiring until I'm on my death bed. Please purchase your pins from real artists, not from Temu, AliExpress or Alibaba, etc. They steal our work and mass produce cheaply for profit.
Thank you for the advise! I'm still in the learning process, so I probably won't be selling anything for the next 6 to 12 months. And it took me over half a year to figure out what I want to create and what my style is🙈. But these are very helpful tips. I just recently started with creating an online presence, but it will take time. Meanwhile I will keep learning and practicing. And I have to create a step by step plan as well. Thanks again, this is really helpful!
Wow! Thank you for your feed back, makes it worth it. If you ever need any encouragement or advice, don't be scared to email me. shadow artisteart@gmail.com Keep going!
Professional materials are SO important! You don’t want to sell a piece and have it fade on your customer. Archival, lightfast, acid-free supplies ALWAYS. 👍🏼
Good advice, keep continuing...... I had to give up football at 28 as I knew I wouldn`t reach the level I desired. I am now 66 and have been a professional Artist for more than 25 . The reason for this was that I preferred to be a performer rather than a member of the audience and have reached a sense of inner contentment I never thought I would attain, as well as making a living. Painting and creativity are timeless and probably the nearest a human being will ever get to immortality.....your work lives on.....maybe a wee bit like the Portrait of Dorian Gray😂✌❤
Great work man. Thank you. Love your personality. You don't seem to give a sh*t about what people may think of you and look 5.2 k subscribers. Good work!
Always keep copyright in your mind, right from the outset of your art career. Don't casually share out /show your pics to people you don't know, for a reaction...be careful and put that magic little copyright c in a circle, on each of your artworks, even rough sketches, scribbles, notes, and even Xmas cards you make etc. Copyright is a very interesting subject to read about, and keep up with anything new, any changes in Copyright laws. Protect yourself . (Having your original work copied then sold for profit could be devastating to your life and sanity). 🌿🧡
Thanks so much, really enjoy your videos - i think ive just binged them all! 😂 Really lovely genuine person - wishing you the best and sending tonnes of positive vibes your way XXX
You do not need the best supplies. If you're doing oil or aquarell then maybe but you can pull off amazing stuff with cheap design paper and a bic ballpoint or charcoal or graphite or.... Skill is what matters most. I switched from copic to color inks and pencils (lightfast and permanent) and to mixed media paper because of the hefty price tag.
Oh. This is for “young artists?” Well, I’m young at heart & spirit. So, HaaaaY!” 🤣🤣🤣 Man, all of these tips are awesome. I love the way you broke it down in manageable bits, too. So inspiring & motivating. Love your vibe. Thank you for doing this. I’m here.🙌🏽❤️😊
Awesome information! One thing. I think you forgot to mention early on an artist has to find their visual STYLE! I’ve been working on my visual style for three years. Just keep in mind that’s a really important part of all the success that’s coming… Thank you again!
You know what? Your right, I forgot that in this video. Arghh It just happens that my next video is about that, so stay tuned. Thanks. Great advice, I agree. Most important part is your style.
Hey Mate, Good advice and wish you luck. I started 3 years back and have been going pretty well but definitely could be better. Ill take some of this advice and apply it. Subbed Bsw
Definitely following you! I’m coming into the 3d Art world and I know it’s competitive just like all others arts. Good luck out there and thanks for the advice
I wish instead of constantly hearing about "the starving artist" or "art isn't a real job" or something along those lines. I wish people like you just gave steps about how to make.
Took me almost 21 years of civil service before I could start writing, drawing and self-publishing. I should've started in my prime but.. Hey! Better late than never.
This is great. I am going to implement your information into the important aspects of my life that need nurturing. You are a top shelf teacher and motivator.
@shadowartiste No question. I'm yrs old, mentally and physically fit and capable. You have a simple no nonsense approach. Your "pronoun" is Bad MFR. Consistently is key... keep doing it brother.
Arggg the challenge is I looovere my job but I don't love the politics😅 I work with people living with Alzheimer’s and I create art tours and outings to live their best lives😅. Meanwhile I think of all the murals I would love painting and all the lovely exhibitions to enter! Thank you for the inspo
Business is my Waterloo. I seem to crave doing sculpture, Pop art all different forms and styles of art..but I crave to be like the dutch masters and I suck at it. So far I have only one person that collects my stuff.. Why do you think that is? From sketches to mixed media sculptures. Everything
One more (french) subscriber from where I live in Denmark (little conservative nordic european country) - and I don't subscribe often. Thanks for sharing your good energy! :)
Yes I think feeling safe and private is especially an issue for women. I don't even like anyone at my door uninvited . Online can be a dangerous place, but if you have a trustworthy small network it can only help. ☕🌿🧡
Soo far i have 6 medium-sized charcoal portraits and i was thinking of going to the public on a day with a fold out table and sell originals and prints? With my logo hanging
I nearly gave up my dream to be an artist, Thanks for this video, I'm sick and tired of working for other people and making their dreams come true, I'm just building my portfolio at this moment, but your video gave me the courage to go forward. By the way, your name is not Canadian, are you from South America? I'm Brazilian but I'm living in Scotland, thanks again
My son pays me a salary to do nothing. So, I'm retired at an early age and have way to much time in my hands EVERYDAY. And I'm very artsy. I love to draw and paint. I'm trying to find something to do to make extra money. So, I'm going to start making youtube and TikTok videos. I'm praying I can get it going ❤
This is THE best video. What a hug and a slap at the same time. Thank you!
a hug and a slap? I'll take it.😄
I can feel your determination to succeed! Great video! I really hope you will soon accomplish step #17 :)
Thanks, I will, one day.
Thank you so much for this! At last someone who straight- talks - you are just what I needed. Straightforward steps to follow. I have felt like I'm all over the place - feeling like I've got to cover everything at once and getting nowhere. I'm centred now from watching this - thanks again
I love your energy! Sooo powerful and authentic ❤
Thanks!!! lol
I love your energy! I'm so glad your video popped up in my feed - it's just what I needed. Right now I'm at an art co-op but I'd like to go out on my own. Never in a million years did I think I would ever be sellingy art! After I graduated (25 years ago) I NEVER picked up a pencil to draw because school completely tainted my veiw of art and what an "artist" should be. I was so tired of the pretensiousness of the art world and the incesent promotion of ugliness! Ugh! But, a few years ago I got that creative spark again and I decided I can be the type of artist I want to be and I can create what I want to create. Thanks for the motivation.
I like your art, by the way!
Thank, appreciate that.
I know, school's a toughy for artists because there really is no program that will get you there like a trade. You have to be self motivating and that's hard. Good luck! 🙂
Yes 🙌🏽! I am also starting my art journey at almost 40 years old. Definitely going to tag along with ya 👍🏽
I’ve been in the business for a long time… still have a job to pay bills etc… your advice is a solid truth… thank you from one artist to another.
Love this simple and to the point...thanks for the content
no probs. ✌
Dude, thanks for not blowin smoke up my butt. So many people just say you're great, just do it, you make it real and I can feel the effort involved through the advice you've given. I sort of jumped to the business part without having the time and lost all interest in painting so I backed off and now I'm doing the best work of my life. Just got to make some time for the business bit.
I really dig your energy brother. I'm consuming your content, binge-watching you. thanks for your spark.
This is AWESOME info, because of this, I subbed to your channel and will support. I'm a gigging guitarist playing jazz fusion and classical/flamenco Rock guitar & I get a lot of work because I'm creative & different. However, that doesn't mean that the music industry isn't suffering from what I call 'Free' music syndrome, making it even harder than ever to make a living because very few people are buying music now compared to 20/30 years ago. That being said, I've been slowly getting back into art & drawing after a 50yr absence ( because I started playing guitar in 1974 at age 11 & never stopped). Your words of wisdom I value, thanks for sharing. Now we ( my wife & I) are preparing for the next Hurricane, Milton, to hit us, we live in N. Ft. Myers & it is due to hit us this Wednesday, 10/9/24, hope we make it. Rock On & God Bless.
I just made my portfolio as you told. A few minutes ago I set 8 of my weird videos visible. 🎉 Thanks bro!
STOP! Your listings are stressing me out! Creative minds can’t handle it!😮
You are a bloody genius, a great artist. Business is not your gift. ART is your gift, believe in yourself you are so creative; everything you want is really just on the other side of fear. Put one foot in front of the other and throw the bloody lists in the bin 🗑️ I’ve sold so many of my paintings and still going strong today that I now paint full time at home in my spare room, which I’ve turned into a place to zone out of this crazy world. I can paint and make a whole lot of mess with paints and mediums of every description, or I sometimes just watch a film on Netflix on my projector when I need to decompress. The very last thing I think about is the money. A lot of my paintings were done on the cheap when I first started out a good few years ago!
( a lady never tells) 😂but the people who purchased them didn’t care, they just wanted to own a beautiful piece of art. I’m not famous, I’m not rolling in cash either, but most importantly I’m no longer working in a job that didn’t recognise my potential and who didn’t give a fig about my well being. Yes, of course it was a big giant leap of faith, but it turns out it was totally worth it. I was as we say in Scotland; on the bones of my “arse” 😂 and absolutely skint for a wee while, just managing to pay the important bills but it’s really paid of now. and I am financially stable, a lot calmer and a happy human being. I paint every day at my own pace and I don’t need to or have to follow any stupid set rules either. The money will always come in it’s all about self belief. Everything you've ever wanted is just sitting right there on the other side of fear so stop procrastinating and do your best work its awesome and so are you 😊
Wow! I need you sitting beside me the whole way, that was an amazing comment. Thank you!
Great advice and I think for many of us creatives, the constant stream of idea, inspiration, thought, color, words...and more keep us disorganized, dreaming, all over the place...organizing these thoughts and actions is soo key.
Thank you so much for being honest. Wishing you many blessings in your launch
Love the regular Joe approach. This list makes sense to me. Thank you!
That what I do, regular joe for artists. ✌
i love you!! (not a young artist, I'm 76!!!)
I love you too
my new favorite channel..been binge watching his videos
Awwww. ☺
I was here October 24th 2024. I'm gonna follow your journey. Remember me
Thank you for this amazing full of encouragement video, man!
If you need to diversify your income stream outside of art, then motivational speaker sounds like a perfect fit for you!.
Thank you.
That's kinda what I'm doing. Sports and business have ton's of motivational speakers, why not art?
good observation.
I dont know about your art yet because i haven't seen it, but your skill and creativity in video production is great!
I'm new to your channel and love your inspirational content. I'm a beginner artist at age 41 now and I'm lucky to be unemployed due to the company shutting down. For the past five months I've been working really hard sketching and then turning those sketches into enamel pins. That's right, I've started my art career designing souvenir enamel pins and I love it so much! To me it is real art and it's hard work. I sketch my concepts the old fashioned way and then take it to my iPad to turn them into designs for the pins. Sometimes when I'm sketching, I go into a meditative state or even have emotional experiences, so how am I not a real artist when I'm pouring my heart and soul into these sketches? I prefer to work all day every day and I take my iPad with me everywhere, even on vacations. On average, the only times I'm not working are when walking my dogs at the park, eating a meal, drinking my coffee in the mornings or sleeping. To me this is a passion project, not a job. You know you're in the right profession when you never want to stop working for as long as you're alive. Therefore I don't see myself retiring until I'm on my death bed. Please purchase your pins from real artists, not from Temu, AliExpress or Alibaba, etc. They steal our work and mass produce cheaply for profit.
Thank you for the advise! I'm still in the learning process, so I probably won't be selling anything for the next 6 to 12 months. And it took me over half a year to figure out what I want to create and what my style is🙈. But these are very helpful tips.
I just recently started with creating an online presence, but it will take time. Meanwhile I will keep learning and practicing.
And I have to create a step by step plan as well.
Thanks again, this is really helpful!
Wow! Thank you for your feed back, makes it worth it.
If you ever need any encouragement or advice, don't be scared to email me. shadow artisteart@gmail.com
Keep going!
Thanks for your authenticity
Professional materials are SO important! You don’t want to sell a piece and have it fade on your customer. Archival, lightfast, acid-free supplies ALWAYS. 👍🏼
True, absolutely. 🌿
Great advice.
I like yours way of thinking 🙏💪
I'm on 13-14 step!
Polish Artist from Glasgow 👨🎨🏴🇵🇱
We're roughly at the same spot.
Let's Goooo!
I really appreciate your no bull sh*t approach. Love the video. Just subscribed and clicked that bell to be notified for future videos.
Good advice, keep continuing...... I had to give up football at 28 as I knew I wouldn`t reach the level I desired. I am now 66 and have been a professional Artist for more than 25 . The reason for this was that I preferred to be a performer rather than a member of the audience and have reached a sense of inner contentment I never thought I would attain, as well as making a living. Painting and creativity are timeless and probably the nearest a human being will ever get to immortality.....your work lives on.....maybe a wee bit like the Portrait of Dorian Gray😂✌❤
Young man you are Electric. I wish you all the success and good fortune. And a great career.
Great work here.
You’re a real one ❤
You got me ! You're good man ! Great video, and a great start for you !
This content the antithesis to the inner critic and self-doubt 💪
Great work man. Thank you. Love your personality. You don't seem to give a sh*t about what people may think of you and look 5.2 k subscribers. Good work!
That's what happens when "you don't give a shit what people think of you" Lol. Welcome...
Always keep copyright in your mind, right from the outset of your art career. Don't casually share out /show your pics to people you don't know, for a reaction...be careful and put that magic little copyright c in a circle, on each of your artworks, even rough sketches, scribbles, notes, and even Xmas cards you make etc. Copyright is a very interesting subject to read about, and keep up with anything new, any changes in Copyright laws. Protect yourself . (Having your original work copied then sold for profit could be devastating to your life and sanity). 🌿🧡
Love your videos man, great energy and no BS. You got this. You’ve inspired me to stop wasting time & do some fr$$king art! 🙌🙌🙌
Staying in tune🎉😊
Thank you for the inspiration! I sold 4 pieces over the past year and decided to be an full time artist....
We all needed this, thanks
Good luck !!
OK you had me at, "That sucked!"
😆
Thanks so much, really enjoy your videos - i think ive just binged them all! 😂 Really lovely genuine person - wishing you the best and sending tonnes of positive vibes your way XXX
Awwww. I'm feeling them...😊thanks
This guy is a freaking winner.
Awesome video! And amazing artwork. Love the fact that you are sharing your experience! Thank you for doing this 🙌✨
Inspiring!! Keep going bro. I know how you feel im 42 trying to do the same.
Great!
Glad your here, I make these videos specifically for people just like you.
You do not need the best supplies.
If you're doing oil or aquarell then maybe but you can pull off amazing stuff with cheap design paper and a bic ballpoint or charcoal or graphite or....
Skill is what matters most.
I switched from copic to color inks and pencils (lightfast and permanent) and to mixed media paper because of the hefty price tag.
Nice video. I'm in the same place you are. I'm trying to sell my art and become full-time. Thanks for the advice.
No problem. Your not alone. Glad this reached you.
Oh. This is for “young artists?” Well, I’m young at heart & spirit. So, HaaaaY!” 🤣🤣🤣 Man, all of these tips are awesome. I love the way you broke it down in manageable bits, too. So inspiring & motivating. Love your vibe. Thank you for doing this. I’m here.🙌🏽❤️😊
Fantastic content. Thank you so much!❤
Great work on this channel, very motivating and greatly appreciated! Cheers Fella, onward!
You are sooo good!! The way you say this all is so easy to really ‘get’
This is superb. Keep it up man.
Awesome information! One thing. I think you forgot to mention early on an artist has to find their visual STYLE! I’ve been working on my visual style for three years. Just keep in mind that’s a really important part of all the success that’s coming… Thank you again!
You know what? Your right, I forgot that in this video. Arghh
It just happens that my next video is about that, so stay tuned.
Thanks.
Great advice, I agree. Most important part is your style.
Thank you for keeping it so real! We’re all in this boat brother…
Hey Mate,
Good advice and wish you luck. I started 3 years back and have been going pretty well but definitely could be better.
Ill take some of this advice and apply it.
Subbed
Bsw
Big up on your down to earth videaos ive been looking for this type of advice , legend
Great content. !
Good luck to you.
I work 10 hrs a week at the most doing massage
And I have low overhead so I can paint all day
It’s a dream🎉
Sounds great, and I wish you well. I find painting and making simple pottery very calming and so enjoyable. ☕🌅
@@anjou6497 thankyou! back at ya
Like this.
Thank you very much! Much abundance to you!
Much appreciation
Definitely following you! I’m coming into the 3d Art world and I know it’s competitive just like all others arts. Good luck out there and thanks for the advice
You too, man! Thanks.
I like your profile pic, cute couple.
@ thank you! I appreciate the compliment
I love how you are so honest. It’s def. A deep dive. Like Heidi Klum used to see on Project runway you’re either in or you’re out.
Great advice
BEAUTIFUL THANK U BROTHER ARTIST
This is really inspiring thanks for making this vid, getting a real push with this
That bonus step was the clincher. Good job friend.
Thank you for this, heartfelt.
I wish instead of constantly hearing about "the starving artist" or "art isn't a real job" or something along those lines. I wish people like you just gave steps about how to make.
Thanks! I'm trying to be practical.
Took me almost 21 years of civil service before I could start writing, drawing and self-publishing. I should've started in my prime but.. Hey! Better late than never.
Loved it!!
This is Gold info! Thanks man!
Thank you so much
This is great. I am going to implement your information into the important aspects of my life that need nurturing.
You are a top shelf teacher and motivator.
Thank you. Really?
@shadowartiste No question. I'm yrs old, mentally and physically fit and capable. You have a simple no nonsense approach. Your "pronoun" is Bad MFR.
Consistently is key... keep doing it brother.
Thank you for the great advice
Well, your side hustle can supplement your goal. Be a Motivational TH-camr. Sister channel. Appreciate your commitment. It's encouraging.
I’m loving this energy I have a few canvases in my garage I really need to get back into it and stop scarring my damn self I love the honesty
Love "my art materials eat steak" . I hear you, don't buy cheap tools. ☕🧡🌿
You are awesome!!!!
thank you so much joe a couple months ahead of me.
Arggg the challenge is I looovere my job but I don't love the politics😅 I work with people living with Alzheimer’s and I create art tours and outings to live their best lives😅. Meanwhile I think of all the murals I would love painting and all the lovely exhibitions to enter! Thank you for the inspo
Sounds like your making a difference, do it on the side, but you need to take it serious.
Business is my Waterloo. I seem to crave doing sculpture, Pop art all different forms and styles of art..but I crave to be like the dutch masters and I suck at it. So far I have only one person that collects my stuff.. Why do you think that is? From sketches to mixed media sculptures. Everything
Greetings from Costa Rica, great list man ! Keep on going pal
I’m 41 and changing careers to animator. Never to late brother
Thanks friend.
One more (french) subscriber from where I live in Denmark (little conservative nordic european country) - and I don't subscribe often. Thanks for sharing your good energy! :)
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Liked subbed
I really don’t want to build an online presence
I like being invisible
Yes I think feeling safe and private is especially an issue for women. I don't even like anyone at my door uninvited . Online can be a dangerous place, but if you have a trustworthy small network it can only help. ☕🌿🧡
Soo far i have 6 medium-sized charcoal portraits and i was thinking of going to the public on a day with a fold out table and sell originals and prints? With my logo hanging
Thank you sir
I nearly gave up my dream to be an artist, Thanks for this video, I'm sick and tired of working for other people and making their dreams come true, I'm just building my portfolio at this moment, but your video gave me the courage to go forward. By the way, your name is not Canadian, are you from South America? I'm Brazilian but I'm living in Scotland, thanks again
My parent are from Portugal, but I was born in Canada. Brazilian in Scotland! Wow!
I better get going. I started on step 16!😁
love the content and the message. i subbed and liked. know i got to listen...
videos are more cinematic than those cinema gurus
Brilliant dude
Not a real artist though.REAL artists dont drive cars.Cars are for BOURGOIS.Also REAL artists aren't so good at technology.
REAL artists cant afford "pro materials."This is just another technology expert pretending to be a REAL artist
The way you are throwing that knife around is scary! Lol thanks for the great advice :)
My son pays me a salary to do nothing. So, I'm retired at an early age and have way to much time in my hands EVERYDAY. And I'm very artsy. I love to draw and paint. I'm trying to find something to do to make extra money. So, I'm going to start making youtube and TikTok videos. I'm praying I can get it going ❤
Im in 😎👍