Hello, just wanted to share my story. A few months ago I decided to start an art Instagram account. But when I post art no one sees them, so I did something stupid, and that is making annoying short reels. I did gained 10 thousand followers, till one day I came to the realisation that this is not what I wanted. I started posting art again, and of course, lost a lot of people. The numbers have kept going down ever since. After I left Instagram and made art I liked, I felt the joy of creating again. And I have learnt my lesson.
yep, i used to post my digital art on instagram. i had a few viral reels, one reached half a million views. it's crazy to think about, because going 'viral' like this was my dream. i gained about 8000 followers over a month. It's insanely overwhelming but also "addictive"? i kept obsessively checking if i had grown, and whenever the first wave stopped and new posts gained less traction it felt bad. Like i as a person was doing something wrong. I stopped enjoying what i did and posted only with the goal of appeasing to people. I quit a few months ago
So sorry the experience made you lose the enjoyment in your work! It can definitely feel addicting looking at the numbers and trying to chase that high. I got tired of that feeling very quickly too. It’s just not why I do what I do. I hope whether you decide to pursue a career in art or not, you’ll be able to find the joy in creating again ❤️
More people need to talk about this. I had a video go viral on TikTok and went from 260 followers to 20k in 3 days and it was great for my business, but I feel like those people were only there for that one video and nothing else. There’s so many emotions and sometimes painful truths to going viral
Yes that’s definitely what I’ve struggled with too! They might be excited about this one viral thing but not necessarily care about the rest of your work. When things go this viral they reach an incredibly wide audience, so also people who normally wouldn’t be likely to interact with your account.
it fees scary but good scary. i get the cons but they're better than struggling to find an audience, not sell anything at all and putting out so much content and art without it getting noticed. i've been trying so hard to make it big as an artist since 2016 and would die for viral moments. 🥺
It absolutely helps in reaching a bigger audience, there is no doubt about that! I also think there’s definitely people who are very good at keeping that high going. My experience was just that that part can be very difficult if you don’t know how to handle it :)
I discovered your work when you went viral with the cloud watering bell, but I'm so happy to have stuck around, especially because you now create longform videos and do so well at it too! I've not been able to buy any pieces from you yet, but keep it up Carmen. Rooting for you!!
Holy shit what a good video! It actually sounds terrifying what you’re describing in regards to going viral. As an artist you want to develop and create what feels good, but with so much pressure from so many eyes on you, it makes a lot of sense if that gets overwhelming very fast. Love this vid. Dankjewel, je hebt me echt een nieuw perspectief gegeven! High five van een mede ceramiste
I believe hat going viral is not strictly what everyone wants, but having a community that’s willing to stay and enjoy what you make. Going viral once is in many people’s minds heaps better than not being seen by anyone for so long that you give up, and I agree, as I’ve been trying to be successful for years by now and even though I just started my business, I already feel burnt out. It’s so hard, and the big corpos are not helping, so, sadly, going viral seems like the only way :’c
Absolutely, social media has become a place that’s geared towards viral moments. The algorithm is pushing content that is shareable, and it’s become increasingly more difficult to build an audience organically. It’s no wonder that so many people are hoping for that viral moment to happen. It takes a lot of joy out of the content creation for me :(
I can understand that so well. I have a small candle business and have started pottery to make my own candle jars. To practice, I made all kinds of things and filmed them from time to time and uploaded them to social media. Last August, a video suddenly went viral. I was completely overwhelmed. I was also ill at the time and had to finish my Master's degree. In the end, I hardly posted or sold anything at all because the high demand overwhelmed me. Now I'm working on my first candle ceramic collection and if something goes viral again, I feel a bit better prepared for it.
Oh I can only imagine how overwhelming it would be when it happens during an already stressful time! But at the very least it’s a learning moment. Glad to hear you’re working on your new candle collection, I hope it goes well ❤️
So wild watching the context behind this watering bell 😭💖 as someone with a cloud oriented aesthetic I remember seeing it, trying (and failing miserably) to make one of my own. Not finished the video yet but I do want to say that I'm in love with your art and I wish you success and comfort. Edit: finished the video. As an artist (nervously preparing for 4 years of college in fine arts), thank you. :)
I love your username 🥹 I’m always super happy to hear my art inspired someone else to create! Doesn’t matter if it failed, just try again 🌧️ I hope you have an amazing time at college. Try to make the most out of it and never tie yourself to one single medium or to what is “expected” of you ☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words
I'm a relatively new follower, and definitely fit into the category of loving your long form content and wanting to stick around for the long haul! I can't wait to see what future collections look like and how your art practice evolves. ❤
Thank you for making this video!! I experienced something similar (though on a much smaller scale) recently and it’s been really overwhelming and scary, and it’s been hard for me to admit that to myself. I’ve been desperate to find another artist speaking about this feeling bc it feels really isolating - yes going viral/getting lots of views is something ppl strive for, but there are downsides to that much visibility and not enough ppl talk about it, esp among artists bc most of us want that visibility so bad in the first place. This video made me feel less alone in those feelings, esp in regards to being introverted and getting imposter syndrome - so thank you again!!
So happy this video made you feel less alone in that. I understand how hard it is to admit that to yourself. Social media definitely makes you feel that going viral is the ultimate goal, so you don’t want to “complain”. But things aren’t black and white and it can be tough! Absolutely nothing wrong with feeling that way :) You can have a difficult time with it and still be grateful for the good things it brings you.
Heyo! So glad to have your story shared with someone like me. I’m an artist in the Philippines who’s studying Multimedia Arts (videography, graphic design, some illustration techniques) and also after having gone in my first two terms I’ve also had a constant, thunderous battle between choosing to do digital art (which I still love doing, but I don’t actually have any experience or interest in doing logos or doing brand designs… I like making my own characters - I actually studied Animation in another school before I shifted to Multimedia Arts). I still haven’t graduated, but I can’t wait for the time that I do so that I can allot my time to learning about pottery and ceramics and also making my own polymer clay figurines of my characters. ❤ As of now, I’ve been taking the time to practice my crochet skills which is a hobby I’ve decided to pursue just at around the start of this year. I think it’s really a joy to work with something tangible in my hands, and it’s really beginning to color the way I view art and my own specific lifestyle! To add to that, I try to make my own homecooked meals because it’s pretty satisfying to work on something you want to consume and digest! Also, you’ve found yourself a new subscriber! I hope to make a TH-cam channel of my own too, and I’m not at all discouraged that I’m not viral! I’m so glad I found an artist on the Internet that I can relate to. Hehehe
Hi, are you me? 🤣 I’m currently recording two separate crochet project videos and cooking is one of my favourite things in the world LOL. I love that you could relate to this, I hope it helps you on your journey! 💖
I think I found you from your Japan vlog and then I saw that your other content was also right up my alley! I've really enjoyed your art vlogs and your art. I realized I didn't follow your other media accounts but I did that now. I will be sticking around!!!
Wow! I'm about to start my art account here and instagram.. and this video definitely helped me to understand a little more about social media. Thank you! Also, what a beautiful place! and you are very stylish, I loved it!
Everything you speak on makes alot of sense! If I went viral I personally wouldnt know how to keep the momentum but also I wouldnt want to because regardless im going to post what makes me happy! Granted my little monkeys havent really got alot of traction 😂 im ok with it tho because Im having fun❤
Loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤ youtube is my fave social media for sure, for that reason. You really connect with people with time ... New subscriber 🌸
Thank you so much! So here for this new chapter on youtube. The insights from others in the comments on this video alone feel so wonderful. Happy to have you here 💖
Instantly subscribed! Thanks for sharing this story❤ I now recollect that I did come across your video and thought it was a really cool idea! Take care, from a fellow introvert❤
Oké maar ik dacht even dat Yuki ook een knuffel was 😂 totdat ze bewoog 😂 Super leuk om jouw vlogs te bekijken 🎉 en even herinneringen aan augmented reality ophalen.
Nice video, interesting story and cute aesthetic! For me personally going "viral" was the death of my channel&passion for asmr, cuz I didn't want it to be about languages, I was just experimenting... I tried to create more english mainstream content and it was useless cuz it wouldnt be promoted like the other multicultural videos. Now I decided to do language videos for the sake of money only but truly I am planning to abandon the channel and create a completely different one next year using all I've learned so far! So I guess it wasnt all for nothing...
So sorry to hear your passion was lost because of it. It can feel very suffocating when suddenly you feel that pressure to create a certain type of content. I’ve been trying really hard to break free from that (with very mixed results). It’s basically just a long road of trial and error. But at least I’m having a good time doing it! 😆 I hope your new channel will inspire you again ❤️
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing your story. I was fired from my job and I decided to go full time with ceramics but still don’t have a strong followers base. Soon I’ll need to find a part time job
Oooh that’s such a scary but exciting time. In regard to finding a part time job: in my experience it was very important to have a job that wasn’t too strenuous. Even if maybe it pays a little bit less. If it means you have more energy reserves to put into your business, it is 100% worth it. Serving meals at an elderly home was perfect for me because I always knew what to expect, every shift was the same. And on top of it, interacting with the people there was lovely. I wish you the best of luck! 🫶🏻
I follow you from Colombia, I am an art student. And I really appreciate your honesty and for making this video. It helps me to better understand the art world and continue with what I am passionate about and what makes me happy. I love your work, it inspires me a lot!🤍✨💫☁️
Hello, just wanted to share my story. A few months ago I decided to start an art Instagram account. But when I post art no one sees them, so I did something stupid, and that is making annoying short reels. I did gained 10 thousand followers, till one day I came to the realisation that this is not what I wanted. I started posting art again, and of course, lost a lot of people. The numbers have kept going down ever since. After I left Instagram and made art I liked, I felt the joy of creating again. And I have learnt my lesson.
yep, i used to post my digital art on instagram. i had a few viral reels, one reached half a million views. it's crazy to think about, because going 'viral' like this was my dream. i gained about 8000 followers over a month. It's insanely overwhelming but also "addictive"? i kept obsessively checking if i had grown, and whenever the first wave stopped and new posts gained less traction it felt bad. Like i as a person was doing something wrong. I stopped enjoying what i did and posted only with the goal of appeasing to people. I quit a few months ago
So sorry the experience made you lose the enjoyment in your work! It can definitely feel addicting looking at the numbers and trying to chase that high. I got tired of that feeling very quickly too. It’s just not why I do what I do. I hope whether you decide to pursue a career in art or not, you’ll be able to find the joy in creating again ❤️
More people need to talk about this. I had a video go viral on TikTok and went from 260 followers to 20k in 3 days and it was great for my business, but I feel like those people were only there for that one video and nothing else. There’s so many emotions and sometimes painful truths to going viral
Yes that’s definitely what I’ve struggled with too! They might be excited about this one viral thing but not necessarily care about the rest of your work. When things go this viral they reach an incredibly wide audience, so also people who normally wouldn’t be likely to interact with your account.
it fees scary but good scary. i get the cons but they're better than struggling to find an audience, not sell anything at all and putting out so much content and art without it getting noticed. i've been trying so hard to make it big as an artist since 2016 and would die for viral moments. 🥺
It absolutely helps in reaching a bigger audience, there is no doubt about that! I also think there’s definitely people who are very good at keeping that high going. My experience was just that that part can be very difficult if you don’t know how to handle it :)
I discovered your work when you went viral with the cloud watering bell, but I'm so happy to have stuck around, especially because you now create longform videos and do so well at it too! I've not been able to buy any pieces from you yet, but keep it up Carmen. Rooting for you!!
Thank you so much for your encouragement 💖💖
Holy shit what a good video! It actually sounds terrifying what you’re describing in regards to going viral. As an artist you want to develop and create what feels good, but with so much pressure from so many eyes on you, it makes a lot of sense if that gets overwhelming very fast. Love this vid. Dankjewel, je hebt me echt een nieuw perspectief gegeven! High five van een mede ceramiste
Super lief! I think it takes a very strong person to be able to handle all of that attention at once, it was just too much for me at that time 🥲
I believe hat going viral is not strictly what everyone wants, but having a community that’s willing to stay and enjoy what you make. Going viral once is in many people’s minds heaps better than not being seen by anyone for so long that you give up, and I agree, as I’ve been trying to be successful for years by now and even though I just started my business, I already feel burnt out. It’s so hard, and the big corpos are not helping, so, sadly, going viral seems like the only way :’c
Absolutely, social media has become a place that’s geared towards viral moments. The algorithm is pushing content that is shareable, and it’s become increasingly more difficult to build an audience organically. It’s no wonder that so many people are hoping for that viral moment to happen. It takes a lot of joy out of the content creation for me :(
@@thecarmeister Exactly. It's so sad... :'c
I can understand that so well. I have a small candle business and have started pottery to make my own candle jars. To practice, I made all kinds of things and filmed them from time to time and uploaded them to social media. Last August, a video suddenly went viral. I was completely overwhelmed. I was also ill at the time and had to finish my Master's degree. In the end, I hardly posted or sold anything at all because the high demand overwhelmed me. Now I'm working on my first candle ceramic collection and if something goes viral again, I feel a bit better prepared for it.
Oh I can only imagine how overwhelming it would be when it happens during an already stressful time! But at the very least it’s a learning moment. Glad to hear you’re working on your new candle collection, I hope it goes well ❤️
@@thecarmeister thank you ❤️
So wild watching the context behind this watering bell 😭💖 as someone with a cloud oriented aesthetic I remember seeing it, trying (and failing miserably) to make one of my own. Not finished the video yet but I do want to say that I'm in love with your art and I wish you success and comfort.
Edit: finished the video. As an artist (nervously preparing for 4 years of college in fine arts), thank you. :)
I love your username 🥹 I’m always super happy to hear my art inspired someone else to create! Doesn’t matter if it failed, just try again 🌧️ I hope you have an amazing time at college. Try to make the most out of it and never tie yourself to one single medium or to what is “expected” of you ☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words
Thank you for sharing : )) Excited to see what you’ll make in the future. I love people like you; calming, genuine, creative. All the love < 3
I'm a relatively new follower, and definitely fit into the category of loving your long form content and wanting to stick around for the long haul! I can't wait to see what future collections look like and how your art practice evolves. ❤
I appreciate that so much! Thank you for being here 😊
Thank you for making this video!! I experienced something similar (though on a much smaller scale) recently and it’s been really overwhelming and scary, and it’s been hard for me to admit that to myself. I’ve been desperate to find another artist speaking about this feeling bc it feels really isolating - yes going viral/getting lots of views is something ppl strive for, but there are downsides to that much visibility and not enough ppl talk about it, esp among artists bc most of us want that visibility so bad in the first place. This video made me feel less alone in those feelings, esp in regards to being introverted and getting imposter syndrome - so thank you again!!
So happy this video made you feel less alone in that. I understand how hard it is to admit that to yourself. Social media definitely makes you feel that going viral is the ultimate goal, so you don’t want to “complain”. But things aren’t black and white and it can be tough! Absolutely nothing wrong with feeling that way :) You can have a difficult time with it and still be grateful for the good things it brings you.
Thank you for sharing your story Carmen! 🌸
so happy, i love your videos!
That makes ME so happy 🥹💖
Heyo! So glad to have your story shared with someone like me. I’m an artist in the Philippines who’s studying Multimedia Arts (videography, graphic design, some illustration techniques) and also after having gone in my first two terms I’ve also had a constant, thunderous battle between choosing to do digital art (which I still love doing, but I don’t actually have any experience or interest in doing logos or doing brand designs… I like making my own characters - I actually studied Animation in another school before I shifted to Multimedia Arts). I still haven’t graduated, but I can’t wait for the time that I do so that I can allot my time to learning about pottery and ceramics and also making my own polymer clay figurines of my characters. ❤ As of now, I’ve been taking the time to practice my crochet skills which is a hobby I’ve decided to pursue just at around the start of this year. I think it’s really a joy to work with something tangible in my hands, and it’s really beginning to color the way I view art and my own specific lifestyle! To add to that, I try to make my own homecooked meals because it’s pretty satisfying to work on something you want to consume and digest! Also, you’ve found yourself a new subscriber! I hope to make a TH-cam channel of my own too, and I’m not at all discouraged that I’m not viral! I’m so glad I found an artist on the Internet that I can relate to. Hehehe
Hi, are you me? 🤣 I’m currently recording two separate crochet project videos and cooking is one of my favourite things in the world LOL. I love that you could relate to this, I hope it helps you on your journey! 💖
love your honesty!! such great insight here! thanks for sharing ✨
Thank you for watching again! 🫶🏻
I think I found you from your Japan vlog and then I saw that your other content was also right up my alley! I've really enjoyed your art vlogs and your art. I realized I didn't follow your other media accounts but I did that now. I will be sticking around!!!
That’s so sweet! I’m happy you enjoy my other content too. Welcome 💖
Loving the way you tell your story! Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you so much!
So beautiful, thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you so much for watching ❤️
i love your work and love your videos!!! thank you for speaking about your experience!!!
That makes me so happy! Thank you for being here 😊
Wow! I'm about to start my art account here and instagram.. and this video definitely helped me to understand a little more about social media. Thank you! Also, what a beautiful place! and you are very stylish, I loved it!
Keep up the good work am proud of you 👍
Thank you so much 🥰
absolutely looooooveeed this video! I am so happy I found you, you have such a calming aura 🥰 and I absolutely relate to this!
That’s such a nice compliment. Thank you ❤️ Glad you could relate ☺️
Thank you for sharing. Going viral does seem scary to me for some reason too
Everything you speak on makes alot of sense! If I went viral I personally wouldnt know how to keep the momentum but also I wouldnt want to because regardless im going to post what makes me happy! Granted my little monkeys havent really got alot of traction 😂 im ok with it tho because Im having fun❤
Loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤ youtube is my fave social media for sure, for that reason. You really connect with people with time ... New subscriber 🌸
Thank you so much! So here for this new chapter on youtube. The insights from others in the comments on this video alone feel so wonderful. Happy to have you here 💖
You are so real! I love your work 😍
thank you for the video! I love seeing your work ❤
Yuki looking like a paid actor
She is the star honestly ⭐️
Instantly subscribed! Thanks for sharing this story❤ I now recollect that I did come across your video and thought it was a really cool idea! Take care, from a fellow introvert❤
Thanks for subscribing and being here! ❤️
Fo real, that watering bell is crazy tho😧
Appreciate it! 🫶🏻 It was a lot of fun to create
thank you !!!
Oké maar ik dacht even dat Yuki ook een knuffel was 😂 totdat ze bewoog 😂 Super leuk om jouw vlogs te bekijken 🎉 en even herinneringen aan augmented reality ophalen.
Ja hahahaha she is the main character. 😆 En dat augmented reality ja. Goeie tijden… Goeie tijden 🥹
Nice video, interesting story and cute aesthetic!
For me personally going "viral" was the death of my channel&passion for asmr, cuz I didn't want it to be about languages, I was just experimenting... I tried to create more english mainstream content and it was useless cuz it wouldnt be promoted like the other multicultural videos. Now I decided to do language videos for the sake of money only but truly I am planning to abandon the channel and create a completely different one next year using all I've learned so far! So I guess it wasnt all for nothing...
So sorry to hear your passion was lost because of it. It can feel very suffocating when suddenly you feel that pressure to create a certain type of content. I’ve been trying really hard to break free from that (with very mixed results). It’s basically just a long road of trial and error. But at least I’m having a good time doing it! 😆 I hope your new channel will inspire you again ❤️
@@thecarmeister yeah I think I lost the spark, but planning my new channel actually made me feel so enthusiastic again 💛 I think it's worth a try (:
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing your story. I was fired from my job and I decided to go full time with ceramics but still don’t have a strong followers base. Soon I’ll need to find a part time job
Oooh that’s such a scary but exciting time. In regard to finding a part time job: in my experience it was very important to have a job that wasn’t too strenuous. Even if maybe it pays a little bit less. If it means you have more energy reserves to put into your business, it is 100% worth it. Serving meals at an elderly home was perfect for me because I always knew what to expect, every shift was the same. And on top of it, interacting with the people there was lovely. I wish you the best of luck! 🫶🏻
@@thecarmeister thank you 🙏 for taking the time to answer.
🙂👏☺
Thank YOU for the last words in this video. 🫶
I follow you from Colombia, I am an art student. And I really appreciate your honesty and for making this video. It helps me to better understand the art world and continue with what I am passionate about and what makes me happy. I love your work, it inspires me a lot!🤍✨💫☁️
That makes me so happy to hear. Being able to inspire other fellow artists is one of the biggest compliments I can get. Thank you so much 🫶🏻