hi friends!! i’ve been getting a lot of comments about this… so i just want to say that i’m in no way encouraging anyone to just quit their 9 to 5 in order to pursue their art dreams. passion and talent are important but can only go a long way so please please please do your research when it comes to starting a business, save money for financial security, build/grow your brand (creating social media content is what personally helped me get my art/voice heard), and just make sure that you’re prepared before taking any sort of leap in your career (especially one that’s uncertain and often requires multiple streams of income like i mention in the video). i just wanted to share my personal experience - having attended university majoring in something completely different and working multiple jobs for 7+ years paying off my tuition/rent while also attempting to grow my art business. everyone’s creative journey/timeline is different so go at your own pace 🫶 i just want to encourage people to keep going and that it’s never too late to follow your art dreams :’))) - elle
@@XUtionerx many peopple also like to buy traditional art, so you'll probably be able to find someone that's interested! you can also convert those drawings into digital prints for people to buy online, if that works better :)
Been working corporate for 13 years and I was able to transition my career from Banking to the Gaming Industry. I am currently working as a 2D Game Artist and I am thankful for it. But now I want diversify my income as an artist but I'm struggling to grow as an independent artist. Right now I'm solely relying on my income as a Game Artist and my high yielding savings account for income. It's so hard to make a presence in the market as an independent artist.
Been a self-employed artist for about 14 years now. Only recently started making 5-600 a month so this is encouraging. I'm disabled, so all I have is art.
thank you so much, people push the 'starving artist' narrative but im so proud to see you flourishing and know for myself that my goals CAN be achievable!!
Right! I keep hearing from people "you need a 9-5 if you want a real job" and "arts a ice hobby you can do in your free time, look for a job". But I *want* to pursue art.. still in college though... so I have time..
Unfortunately, there are A LOT of people in the USA who work for little $ are miserable at their abusive terrible jobs and are employed but basically 1 step away from homelessness! How about being employed, doing what you hate 40 hours a week vs just doing what you love or at least trying to do whatever you love! Life is too precious to sell your time to a crap employer that will get rid of you at their whim. So do whatever you love at whatever age you are because as long as you’re alive, it’s not too late!
@@Ava-jf9ucI don’t know you but I encourage you to try! You will regret it if you don’t at least give yourself a chance. As someone who’s older, if you’re a born creative, it will not leave you ever! You can stop actively creating but that will always come back to haunt you. People don’t understand, creativity is not something that you just put away, it ALWAYS comes back. What you were meant to be doing decades ago can and will likely come back! I put my art away for many years due to life, other obligations, lack of support. It’s back with a vengeance and this time I want to make a go of it for real! Best of luck to you…..keep going!
@@naomigwolfe8112do it now.! My biggest art regret was not starting my work when I was younger. I could’ve already had a base for an online shop and website or maybe had a little more ideas or bump up in skill. I felt so bad about my art and ashamed and hopeless so I quit and let my parents convince me to toss them. I found a few of my old art and I’m shocked that it was genuinely good and not as terrible and worthless as people convinced me. I was Not Mona Lisa level but I could definitely have built on those ideas as an adult now. Even if it’s janky and failing, start. The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time to start is now. Plan your budget, don’t spend recklessly and you’ll be fine. Every mistake you make and solve is one huge step closer to stability and income doing something you enjoy. I wish you the absolute best, good luck! ❤❤❤
I'm gonna make my art my work / business and be self employed so this is very helpful. I'm autistic so being self employed is the only way I can live as an adult in the future.
I don't have a diagnosis of autism but I'm surely neurodivergent, and YES, same! I just have different times from neurotypical and it's so hard to have a classic job
I just made my first $4k in sales this month (never mind my first $1k, I usually sold very occasionally $500 maybe), I know this might be my peak for a long while but it boosted my confidence like crazy. I won’t drop other jobs to focus 100% on that, but it showed me I can and I will do it. I’ve been watching your work for sometime now, and you gave me that powerful push to get out of my depressive state and just try doing something.
Thanks for the info, just what I needed! Really helps me out a lot ^^ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:26 - Patreon 8:02 - Online shops (Shopify / Etsy) 10:07 - Content creation 13:44 - Sponsorships 14:39 - Wholesale 16:21 - Fees 17:31 - Final tips
Thank you for making the time stamps, she spoke a lot about how her journey and I really just wanted to hear the point of the video... Props to her I just want to get straight to the point so thank you
Wholesale is honestly so nice. I have a local game and comic shop that I sell my merch at, and I leave my business cards there. I've had multiple people trace me back to follow for more merch simply from sales at that store!
@@mossofthemoon They buy wholesale from local artists so I bring my merch and they'll take what they want on their shelves. Obviously more comic or tabletop inspired merch is going to be more accepted because of their focus, but a lot of local stores I've seen will take merch wholesale from artists. One of the reptile shops sells stickers from someone who vends at reptile shows locally.
so, right now I am at the point where I am ready to launch my Shopify but I have an overwhelming feeling that no one will buy or like my stickers/art and that it isn't as good as everyone else that I see, you are so talented! I used to draw a lot in HS but I transitioned my art form to cake decorating. I had to change careers so I went into finance but now I want to go back to Art but the struggle is real lol and so are the insecurites
I don’t know you personally but I’ll tell you what was said to me for me start. Just start! There are always people that would enjoy your art and support you but you won’t know until you start. Best of luck😊
@@bbintaaaa thank you so much!!! I went for it and got my shopify and instagram up, but sales are few and far in between,😅 gotta start somewhere I guess
@@boomie2683 yeep yeep. your on your way! just keeper goin. also u gatta advertise yourself. like makin another social app. or set up a FB page and gather ppl from their and link em to your shop!
At first I thought the business/channel name was a pun on ‘seashell’ and it makes me think of ‘she sells sea shells on the sea shore’. If you added an ‘s’ to the end (sheselles) it would incorporate your name while also describing what you’re doing lol!
I want to make it as a small business and yesterday I felt like a fool all day long for even wanting all that. I almost searched for jobs. Thank you for info! Great timing and I will give it my all!
Thank you so much for the insight! I recently just quit my job in the service industry. I was in the service industry/food industry for five years, and it got to a point where I just couldnt do it anymore for the sake of my mental health. I knew I had to start doing more fulfilling work, even if that meant not getting paid as much and trying something new. Similarly, I was working on my art while working full time. I’m so glad, I switched even if it means A BUNCH of uncertainty. 💖💖Here’s to being an artist and running a small business!! 💜💜
This was super helpful to hear, would you mind making a video on how you plan your day/week with notion? juggling all of the task as an artist seems overwhelming, would love to see an inside look on your procress
oooh that's a great idea ~ i definitely still want to update my notion & add things here & there so once it's finalized, i'll be sure to share it with ya'll on here :)
Hi Elle, idk if you're gonna see this but I stumbled upon this video and I'm so glad I did. I'm also a Filipina and wanting to make art my full time work. I'm currently in a 9-5 but this video just made me realize there's so many ways to monetize my art! Thanks for the inspiration and i hope to be successful like you in the future :)
Ohhh I’ve always wanted to know the behind the scenes of being a self employed artist! This is really what I want to do in the future with my art and now I’m a bit more excited with an actual visual of what needs to be done!
Gahh thank you for making this video 😭. Very proud of you by the way you seem very happy and proud of your journey! Im currently a sophomore and I love doing art, making jewelry, and want to get into digital art. I get frustrated when asked "what am I going to do when im older?" Or "what is my career path?" Im still undecided about that but ive been wanting to have a small business and just focus on what makes me happy which is art. I am going to work my way into the small business community. :)
I’ve wanted to be an artist since I was young and I’m in the same position you were in. I’m a college student, I go to school for some stupid science stuff in lousiana and the only jobs around here are labor intensive trade jobs, there’s no room for creativity here and there’s just not any creatives. Every summer I’ve been working my ass off to save money for New York and if/when I get my degree here next year, I’m booking it too ny. I hope that my artist journey will end up viable too. Art was the only thing that made me happy when I was 10, and it’s the only thing that makes me happy as a 20 year old.
This was super helpful. I dont think I ever considered this as an alternative career to corporate work until you said its possible. I wonder since you're your own boss what your work hours look like and when you recognize you need long term breaks. And how especially to not fall out of love with making art?
This video popped up on my page at the right time! I’m over here struggling and hustling to set things up on my Etsy, this was a very refreshing take to hear compared to the people telling me to quit lol.
Thank you for sharing and a new subscriber and instagram follower here :) So happy to find another Filipino-American artist and small business owner! So inspiring :)
This is so cool and inspiring, I really wish you all the best! Thank you so much for such valuable info, I really hope I can be a self employed artist after college, and this made me feel a little more hopeful about it :)
i'm a silent watcher, but this was a really insightful video! the work that goes into being a self employed artist is something I don't think most people understand. it's not something I'm interested in, but I have friends who are and I'm always down to find resources to help empower them. also, where did you get your jacket? :0 it's very cute!!
thank u so much for watching 💞 i totally agree ~ i don't think people realize how much marketing etc goes into this outside of all the creative stuff! i hope your friends find it helpful :) my nana jacket is by skoot apparel!
Thank you for sharing this info!! It was super helpful 💕 Before you were able to quit your job, we’re you doing that AND all these things at the same time?? I’m just starting out, but I don’t know what I should prioritize first 😵💫
of course :)) i'm happy to help in anyway i can! i didn't start patreon until after i quit my job but i was juggling my online shop/content creation with my full time job for a couple years before i left. i definitely think prioritizing content creation & sharing your art online would be the most helpful just because it would build your community/traffic before anything else~ u got this
This video is so inspiring! I’ve been thinking about making my own little business with my art works. This video definitely helped me to learn more about it. ❤ I love your art style btw!!
Since I was in kindergarten my dream was to be an artist and art has been the one costant in my life so seeing this really gives me hope that I can do it
thank u for this videoo it was so helpful (: & btw this is trisha idk if u still remember me but i'm 19 now in college... i impulsively changed my major to art .. a few days ago i had an epiphany on why was i pursuing smth i wasn't passionate about.. i'm planning to start my own small business where i sell the necklaces, bracelets, & rings i make..:3 hopefully i can go somewhere with what i draw too 0: & i love ur nana jacket!!! 🖤🖤
ahh of course i remember you! 💕i can't believe you're already 19 t_t time flies by so fast! i'm happy to hear that you're interested in pursuing art & i'm excited for you to start a small business of your own too! i hope you're doing well & taking care :) feel free to reach out whenever! also yessss, nana is one of my favorite animes so i'm obsessed with this jacket hehe
thank u for sharing this part of your business with us!! it gives me hope that maybe my boyfriend and I can move back near the bay area (and survive) one day haha :,)
waaait you're originally from the bay!? if you're ever here, we need to grab coffee & have an art sesh 💓 i love your art & i know you'll continue to grow/do amazing things hehe
@@sheselle I'm from Minnesota (which is where I live again now!) But my boyfriend and I met and lived in Los Angeles, then we moved up to Stockton to live with his family during 2020-21 :) We're actually flying into Sac for a visit the second week in February!! If we drive over to the bay I would LOVE TO GRAB COFFEE AND DRAW! I feel like our boyfriends would get along too hehe
Thank you! I’m opening my own shop connected to my portfolio, and I’m outsourcing the shirt productions to a printing company. Just researching has been overwhelming.
Getting a little anxious over thinking about being overwhelmed being a new freelancer lol. Btw, I have that Totally Spies picture as my laptop wallpaper. That show was one of my favs along with Sailormoon 😊
Thank you for giving an insight into how you can make money from your passion. I’m getting back into art and it’s exciting to think I could support myself financially from it someday.
Great video, Elle! Very thorough and informative :) Also, the way my face lit up when you mentioned Xanga and Myspace, Lol. I wish I remembered all the HTML codes! Web designing was so fun back then 😊
thanks so much char 💗 i tried to be super transparent about everything so i'm glad it's been helpful for people! also LOL such a throwback ~ the only thing i remember from html codes is " for links 😆i miss the page counters and colorful scroll bars !!!
hi, for your flat rigid mailers, do you mail them with usps forever stamps? If so how may stamps do you need? and what are the dimesions they need to be, in order to be able to mail them with stamps? thnxs
I've always been curious about making clothing or other items with more overhead. Obviously you spend more producing a shirt with your print on it than you do if you just sell the print. But do shirts typically sell better than prints? Or at least good enough to justify the costs?
this is amazing! i loved to hear all the tips, thank you sm for this video 🥰 i was actually quite intrigued with the faire marketplace for wholesales, do you have any video where you talk about it and how it works? I found your channel recently and I'm loving to watch your content 😊
Hiii Ellee🍒💖 I am so happy to meet u. I miss to be with people as you which as friend, motivating and positive and can feel, like and understand same things. I have a question to u🙏🏻 I worked 3 years as fashion designer till pandemic and then I got tired of working in companies cause of people, office life, stuffs etc. And I am now trying to do freelance things on my own but being unschedule and not knowing what should I do make me complicated. Now I am intesterested to drawing stickers, animes more than fashion now. And I wanna improve graphic design too I wanna learn better. My bro tells me apply as graphic designers to companies. I consider it. Maybe temporary till advance at freelance. But in this process what should I do now Elleeee?💖🙏🏻
How can I come out of my comfort zone in order to start a small business or maybe do something to get salary? Though I study two majors and a graphic design as my extra class, I feel like I am so useless by not doing anything beside studying. How can I sort it out? I'm a junior in University btw.
first video that i came across and decided to watch. took notes and also subscribed. thank you for going all in on creating. Your work is beautiful. sending love and light. -oddwish
I love your art, but I admit I smashed sub the 2nd you said Filipino! I so rarely see representation in the art community. Where we live, there is a rich Filipino history, significant to civil rights and labor movements - but it is seldom acknowledged & honored. Even less so in cultural & arts events. I politely request everyone engage with art from all cultures and ethnicities here in the states ( and support your local indigenous too! ) . Buy what you love / what you can, as it takes a lot to run a business ❤
Okay but this is someone who not only went to college but could also afford to live in places like New York and CA as well as set aside funding to fuel their art career in the first place. Not everyone can just "do what makes them happy" unless they are going to be happy living on the streets.
definitely, i hear you. i wasn’t and never want to encourage anyone to just quit their jobs. i worked for 7 years paying off my college tuition on my own along with rent (which was a really difficult time for me since i don’t have any family to rely on financially). once i saved enough money and built up my social media presence while working, that’s when i was finally able to focus on my art/content full time. doing freelance and working for yourself is in no way easy so i’d only recommend that people do this if they have a business plan, financial security, time outside of work to create, and are 100% passionate about what they’re doing. since every month is different (sometimes you’ll make x amount, sometimes you’ll make much less), you need to be prepared to have different streams of income to rely on. so to anyone hoping to create art full time, please be smart about it!!!
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hi friends!! i’ve been getting a lot of comments about this… so i just want to say that i’m in no way encouraging anyone to just quit their 9 to 5 in order to pursue their art dreams. passion and talent are important but can only go a long way so please please please do your research when it comes to starting a business, save money for financial security, build/grow your brand (creating social media content is what personally helped me get my art/voice heard), and just make sure that you’re prepared before taking any sort of leap in your career (especially one that’s uncertain and often requires multiple streams of income like i mention in the video). i just wanted to share my personal experience - having attended university majoring in something completely different and working multiple jobs for 7+ years paying off my tuition/rent while also attempting to grow my art business. everyone’s creative journey/timeline is different so go at your own pace 🫶 i just want to encourage people to keep going and that it’s never too late to follow your art dreams :’))) - elle
thank youu
What can I do if Im good at drawing on paper?
@@XUtionerx many peopple also like to buy traditional art, so you'll probably be able to find someone that's interested! you can also convert those drawings into digital prints for people to buy online, if that works better :)
Been working corporate for 13 years and I was able to transition my career from Banking to the Gaming Industry. I am currently working as a 2D Game Artist and I am thankful for it. But now I want diversify my income as an artist but I'm struggling to grow as an independent artist. Right now I'm solely relying on my income as a Game Artist and my high yielding savings account for income. It's so hard to make a presence in the market as an independent artist.
Been a self-employed artist for about 14 years now. Only recently started making 5-600 a month so this is encouraging. I'm disabled, so all I have is art.
good luck!
thank you so much, people push the 'starving artist' narrative but im so proud to see you flourishing and know for myself that my goals CAN be achievable!!
Yes people can be so discouraging!! But it’s so possible
Right! I keep hearing from people "you need a 9-5 if you want a real job" and "arts a ice hobby you can do in your free time, look for a job". But I *want* to pursue art.. still in college though... so I have time..
Unfortunately, there are A LOT of people in the USA who work for little $ are miserable at their abusive terrible jobs and are employed but basically 1 step away from homelessness! How about being employed, doing what you hate 40 hours a week vs just doing what you love or at least trying to do whatever you love! Life is too precious to sell your time to a crap employer that will get rid of you at their whim. So do whatever you love at whatever age you are because as long as you’re alive, it’s not too late!
@@Ava-jf9ucI don’t know you but I encourage you to try! You will regret it if you don’t at least give yourself a chance. As someone who’s older, if you’re a born creative, it will not leave you ever! You can stop actively creating but that will always come back to haunt you. People don’t understand, creativity is not something that you just put away, it ALWAYS comes back. What you were meant to be doing decades ago can and will likely come back! I put my art away for many years due to life, other obligations, lack of support. It’s back with a vengeance and this time I want to make a go of it for real! Best of luck to you…..keep going!
@@naomigwolfe8112do it now.! My biggest art regret was not starting my work when I was younger. I could’ve already had a base for an online shop and website or maybe had a little more ideas or bump up in skill. I felt so bad about my art and ashamed and hopeless so I quit and let my parents convince me to toss them. I found a few of my old art and I’m shocked that it was genuinely good and not as terrible and worthless as people convinced me. I was Not Mona Lisa level but I could definitely have built on those ideas as an adult now. Even if it’s janky and failing, start. The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time to start is now. Plan your budget, don’t spend recklessly and you’ll be fine. Every mistake you make and solve is one huge step closer to stability and income doing something you enjoy.
I wish you the absolute best, good luck! ❤❤❤
I'm gonna make my art my work / business and be self employed so this is very helpful. I'm autistic so being self employed is the only way I can live as an adult in the future.
I hear that, and I feel that so deeply.
I don't have a diagnosis of autism but I'm surely neurodivergent, and YES, same! I just have different times from neurotypical and it's so hard to have a classic job
Same here!
same !!
Same!
I just made my first $4k in sales this month (never mind my first $1k, I usually sold very occasionally $500 maybe), I know this might be my peak for a long while but it boosted my confidence like crazy. I won’t drop other jobs to focus 100% on that, but it showed me I can and I will do it. I’ve been watching your work for sometime now, and you gave me that powerful push to get out of my depressive state and just try doing something.
So grateful that the algorithm suggested your video to me.✨it encourages me even more to follow my dream as an artist! very nice video, thank you!🧡
aww i believe in u !!! u got this 💗✨
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS PLZ, EVERYTHING DOES WORK OUT
that is so real bc literally same!! I wanna tattoo, sell charm bracelets, sell upscaled clothes- UGH!
Samee❤❤
Thanks for the info, just what I needed! Really helps me out a lot ^^
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:26 - Patreon
8:02 - Online shops (Shopify / Etsy)
10:07 - Content creation
13:44 - Sponsorships
14:39 - Wholesale
16:21 - Fees
17:31 - Final tips
Thank you for making the time stamps, she spoke a lot about how her journey and I really just wanted to hear the point of the video... Props to her I just want to get straight to the point so thank you
I was screaming in my house about how I am a struggling artist, but suddenly your video was in my suggested. NICE VIDEO! lol
Wholesale is honestly so nice. I have a local game and comic shop that I sell my merch at, and I leave my business cards there. I've had multiple people trace me back to follow for more merch simply from sales at that store!
How does that work? How do you sell your merch at a local game and comic shop?
@@mossofthemoon They buy wholesale from local artists so I bring my merch and they'll take what they want on their shelves. Obviously more comic or tabletop inspired merch is going to be more accepted because of their focus, but a lot of local stores I've seen will take merch wholesale from artists. One of the reptile shops sells stickers from someone who vends at reptile shows locally.
so, right now I am at the point where I am ready to launch my Shopify but I have an overwhelming feeling that no one will buy or like my stickers/art and that it isn't as good as everyone else that I see, you are so talented! I used to draw a lot in HS but I transitioned my art form to cake decorating. I had to change careers so I went into finance but now I want to go back to Art but the struggle is real lol and so are the insecurites
I don’t know you personally but I’ll tell you what was said to me for me start. Just start! There are always people that would enjoy your art and support you but you won’t know until you start. Best of luck😊
@@bbintaaaa thank you so much!!! I went for it and got my shopify and instagram up, but sales are few and far in between,😅 gotta start somewhere I guess
@@boomie2683 I am very happy for you 🥰 wishing you the best of luck 💯
@@boomie2683 yeep yeep. your on your way! just keeper goin. also u gatta advertise yourself. like makin another social app. or set up a FB page and gather ppl from their and link em to your shop!
@@boomie2683 I'm happy for you. Don't doubt yourself. I'm sure your stickers are great.
Yay our goals are achievable. Thank you for being so real on here. I am hoping to be a full time artist full time in a few years😭
Being a young artist that is passionate about making art and wanna make it a side job to help my family i really appreciated this!
At first I thought the business/channel name was a pun on ‘seashell’ and it makes me think of ‘she sells sea shells on the sea shore’. If you added an ‘s’ to the end (sheselles) it would incorporate your name while also describing what you’re doing lol!
waaait i love this hahaha “seashells” would be such a cute community name too omg 😭💕
That's what I thought too when I saw it
I want to make it as a small business and yesterday I felt like a fool all day long for even wanting all that. I almost searched for jobs. Thank you for info! Great timing and I will give it my all!
Thank you so much for the insight! I recently just quit my job in the service industry. I was in the service industry/food industry for five years, and it got to a point where I just couldnt do it anymore for the sake of my mental health. I knew I had to start doing more fulfilling work, even if that meant not getting paid as much and trying something new. Similarly, I was working on my art while working full time. I’m so glad, I switched even if it means A BUNCH of uncertainty. 💖💖Here’s to being an artist and running a small business!! 💜💜
Thank you for being transparent. This was very informative and helpful as I am just starting in my journey
Girl this has to be one of your best videos. I’m sure it will be helpful to many that come across it :)
oh my goodness, that makes me so happy to hear that :') that's what i'm honestly hoping for !!! 💗
This was super helpful to hear, would you mind making a video on how you plan your day/week with notion? juggling all of the task as an artist seems overwhelming, would love to see an inside look on your procress
oooh that's a great idea ~ i definitely still want to update my notion & add things here & there so once it's finalized, i'll be sure to share it with ya'll on here :)
i really love how she talks and her way of expressing herself, really clear ❤
Omg you’re aesthetic is the cutest💕🙏✨🌸 Thanks for sharing for all us aspiring artists! 💕🌸
Hi Elle, idk if you're gonna see this but I stumbled upon this video and I'm so glad I did. I'm also a Filipina and wanting to make art my full time work. I'm currently in a 9-5 but this video just made me realize there's so many ways to monetize my art! Thanks for the inspiration and i hope to be successful like you in the future :)
I LOVE your aesthetic!!! your room looks so lovely! :)
Ohhh I’ve always wanted to know the behind the scenes of being a self employed artist! This is really what I want to do in the future with my art and now I’m a bit more excited with an actual visual of what needs to be done!
This is so realistic, honest and transparent thank you for a genuinely good and informative video :)
Gahh thank you for making this video 😭. Very proud of you by the way you seem very happy and proud of your journey! Im currently a sophomore and I love doing art, making jewelry, and want to get into digital art. I get frustrated when asked "what am I going to do when im older?" Or "what is my career path?" Im still undecided about that but ive been wanting to have a small business and just focus on what makes me happy which is art. I am going to work my way into the small business community. :)
I’m starting now into it. Degree is in business and major is graphic design.
Your room aesthetic is a whole vibe but beyond that Thanks for thr knowledge!!!
I’ve wanted to be an artist since I was young and I’m in the same position you were in. I’m a college student, I go to school for some stupid science stuff in lousiana and the only jobs around here are labor intensive trade jobs, there’s no room for creativity here and there’s just not any creatives. Every summer I’ve been working my ass off to save money for New York and if/when I get my degree here next year, I’m booking it too ny. I hope that my artist journey will end up viable too. Art was the only thing that made me happy when I was 10, and it’s the only thing that makes me happy as a 20 year old.
how long did it take for you to build your audience to be sustainable?
You’re incredible!! ❤
Such a good video! Thanks Elle!
of course! thanks for tuning in during the premiere 🥰✨
I don’t know who you are but your voice is so calming
Currently writing my artist business plan for 2024, thank you for your perspective!
This was super helpful. I dont think I ever considered this as an alternative career to corporate work until you said its possible. I wonder since you're your own boss what your work hours look like and when you recognize you need long term breaks. And how especially to not fall out of love with making art?
Never clicked so fast! Love you and all your videos! ♥️♥️♥️
aww love you too !!! 💞 happy to have u here :')
This video popped up on my page at the right time! I’m over here struggling and hustling to set things up on my Etsy, this was a very refreshing take to hear compared to the people telling me to quit lol.
ngl this video is tempting me to open up an Etsy shop. Thanks for sharing your journey! It's super helpful! P.S. the NANA jacket looks amazing on you
of course !!! ahhh that would be so exciting :D best of luck if you decide to open one up! also thank u :))) obsessed with this jacket~
thank you so much for making this video! I am so inspired by you and love watching all of your videos
of course :) i just wanna help out other smol artists in any way i can! appreciate your love & support 🥰
Thank you for sharing and a new subscriber and instagram follower here :) So happy to find another Filipino-American artist and small business owner! So inspiring :)
Is there a video where you talk about the manufacturing companies you use for your clothing and pins?
would be great!
I have been struggling so much with this. The part most people don’t talk about 😢
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This is so cool and inspiring, I really wish you all the best! Thank you so much for such valuable info, I really hope I can be a self employed artist after college, and this made me feel a little more hopeful about it :)
Love to see another filipino queen 🥰
i'm a silent watcher, but this was a really insightful video! the work that goes into being a self employed artist is something I don't think most people understand. it's not something I'm interested in, but I have friends who are and I'm always down to find resources to help empower them. also, where did you get your jacket? :0 it's very cute!!
thank u so much for watching 💞 i totally agree ~ i don't think people realize how much marketing etc goes into this outside of all the creative stuff! i hope your friends find it helpful :) my nana jacket is by skoot apparel!
gust started being a freelance artist and oooh this video give me hope
i love how much detail you gave, so informative!!! :)
Thank you for sharing this info!! It was super helpful 💕 Before you were able to quit your job, we’re you doing that AND all these things at the same time?? I’m just starting out, but I don’t know what I should prioritize first 😵💫
of course :)) i'm happy to help in anyway i can! i didn't start patreon until after i quit my job but i was juggling my online shop/content creation with my full time job for a couple years before i left. i definitely think prioritizing content creation & sharing your art online would be the most helpful just because it would build your community/traffic before anything else~ u got this
Thank you for such an honest video! Wish you tons of success!
I enjoyed watching this video so much ♥️♥️🫶🏻
that makes me so happy !!! thank u for watching 💗
This video is so inspiring! I’ve been thinking about making my own little business with my art works. This video definitely helped me to learn more about it. ❤ I love your art style btw!!
Since I was in kindergarten my dream was to be an artist and art has been the one costant in my life so seeing this really gives me hope that I can do it
thank u for this videoo it was so helpful (: & btw this is trisha idk if u still remember me but i'm 19 now in college... i impulsively changed my major to art .. a few days ago i had an epiphany on why was i pursuing smth i wasn't passionate about.. i'm planning to start my own small business where i sell the necklaces, bracelets, & rings i make..:3 hopefully i can go somewhere with what i draw too 0: & i love ur nana jacket!!! 🖤🖤
ahh of course i remember you! 💕i can't believe you're already 19 t_t time flies by so fast! i'm happy to hear that you're interested in pursuing art & i'm excited for you to start a small business of your own too! i hope you're doing well & taking care :) feel free to reach out whenever! also yessss, nana is one of my favorite animes so i'm obsessed with this jacket hehe
@@sheselle thank you!! & i hope you're doing well too :3 is there a way i can contact you ? 0:
@@ivyslotus yes! u can message me on insta @sheselle & i’ll give u my # :)
@@sheselle just dmed u!
Hope you’re doing well! :)
This was super encouraging! Thank you for all your tips. I'll be putting it into practice going forward ❤️
Love watching you❤️❤️❤️
thank u for supporting me always 🥹💗
thank u for sharing this part of your business with us!! it gives me hope that maybe my boyfriend and I can move back near the bay area (and survive) one day haha :,)
waaait you're originally from the bay!? if you're ever here, we need to grab coffee & have an art sesh 💓 i love your art & i know you'll continue to grow/do amazing things hehe
@@sheselle I'm from Minnesota (which is where I live again now!) But my boyfriend and I met and lived in Los Angeles, then we moved up to Stockton to live with his family during 2020-21 :) We're actually flying into Sac for a visit the second week in February!! If we drive over to the bay I would LOVE TO GRAB COFFEE AND DRAW! I feel like our boyfriends would get along too hehe
Thank you so much for these tips! this video was very comforting and inspiring🥰✨ THANK YOU! I subscribed 💖
This was very helpful thank you. I’ve been wanting to be a full time artist for over the the past 5 years. 😊❤
1:48 hit me hard. I feel the same way.
Thank you so much for this informative video and I truly appreciate your authenticity! ❤
Thank you! I’m opening my own shop connected to my portfolio, and I’m outsourcing the shirt productions to a printing company. Just researching has been overwhelming.
the designing lizzie mcguire fansites is iconic
absolutely love the transparency here. thank you so much! +1 sub :)
@@calciwuul ahhh of course! i always try to be super open about my creative journey & art process 🥹🫶 thank u for the love!!
great video! very informative!
thank u pallavi !!! ❤ glad u found it helpful!
Thanks a lot for this video, have a good day :)
This video is so so valuable
Getting a little anxious over thinking about being overwhelmed being a new freelancer lol. Btw, I have that Totally Spies picture as my laptop wallpaper. That show was one of my favs along with Sailormoon 😊
Thank you for giving an insight into how you can make money from your passion. I’m getting back into art and it’s exciting to think I could support myself financially from it someday.
Great video, Elle! Very thorough and informative :) Also, the way my face lit up when you mentioned Xanga and Myspace, Lol. I wish I remembered all the HTML codes! Web designing was so fun back then 😊
thanks so much char 💗 i tried to be super transparent about everything so i'm glad it's been helpful for people! also LOL such a throwback ~ the only thing i remember from html codes is " for links 😆i miss the page counters and colorful scroll bars !!!
@@sheselle omg yes alll of that! Lol. I think I used last month on my website 😂
Love these types of vids for both inspiration and ideas.
Neooooooopets! Yes! I was just talking to my SO about how Neopets was such a lovely memory from my childhood. OMG. I still miss it.
hi, for your flat rigid mailers, do you mail them with usps forever stamps? If so how may stamps do you need? and what are the dimesions they need to be, in order to be able to mail them with stamps? thnxs
Thank you so much for the advice!!! Helps me a lot!!❤
Thank you for this video! You are so cute❤️
This is my dream 😭😭 thank you for this!
Thanku for all the tips! ❤ such a helpful video!
Thank you for sharing your experience :) I am hoping to start a small bizz, but I am still in the beginning stages. This video was super helpful.
Omg I love how I stumbled upon this video. Love how I found a pinay artist from the bay
I've always been curious about making clothing or other items with more overhead. Obviously you spend more producing a shirt with your print on it than you do if you just sell the print. But do shirts typically sell better than prints? Or at least good enough to justify the costs?
Immediately subbed when you said you were Filipino 🥰
Love your vids ❤❤❤
This is really inspiring. Thank you!
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@@lenorarowe8533 oooh thanks sm for this suggestion 🫶
This is so good , tysm for sharing😍
this is amazing! i loved to hear all the tips, thank you sm for this video 🥰 i was actually quite intrigued with the faire marketplace for wholesales, do you have any video where you talk about it and how it works? I found your channel recently and I'm loving to watch your content 😊
Hiii Ellee🍒💖 I am so happy to meet u. I miss to be with people as you which as friend, motivating and positive and can feel, like and understand same things. I have a question to u🙏🏻 I worked 3 years as fashion designer till pandemic and then I got tired of working in companies cause of people, office life, stuffs etc. And I am now trying to do freelance things on my own but being unschedule and not knowing what should I do make me complicated. Now I am intesterested to drawing stickers, animes more than fashion now. And I wanna improve graphic design too I wanna learn better. My bro tells me apply as graphic designers to companies. I consider it. Maybe temporary till advance at freelance. But in this process what should I do now Elleeee?💖🙏🏻
i really enjoyed your video, thanks a lot! i have a random question lol, where is your vest from it looks so pretty on you! ^^
Diste muy buenos consejos! Felicidades por tu éxito… saludos desde Portugal 😊❤
This is so inspiring for me as I work to become a professional artist and shop owner 💜💜💜
this really is so inspiring. good on you! :D
This was really inspiring, thank you :)
ur so pretty like wow
omg you’re too sweet thank u 😭😭💗
How can I come out of my comfort zone in order to start a small business or maybe do something to get salary? Though I study two majors and a graphic design as my extra class, I feel like I am so useless by not doing anything beside studying. How can I sort it out? I'm a junior in University btw.
and I love your video sister
first video that i came across and decided to watch. took notes and also subscribed. thank you for going all in on creating. Your work is beautiful. sending love and light. -oddwish
this means so much to me!! thank you for the sweet comment 🥹💕
Thank you so much ❤
Thankyou sooo much!❤❤❤
Thanks for the tips ❤
taking notes
You gave me whiplash saying Zanga, I swear this site is widely unknown I thought I made it up in my head 😂❤
hahaha i’m a 90s baby so i grew up with xanga, myspace, & neopets 😆
Ur videos look beautiful! What equipment do you use to film your content?
I love your art, but I admit I smashed sub the 2nd you said Filipino! I so rarely see representation in the art community. Where we live, there is a rich Filipino history, significant to civil rights and labor movements - but it is seldom acknowledged & honored. Even less so in cultural & arts events.
I politely request everyone engage with art from all cultures and ethnicities here in the states ( and support your local indigenous too! ) . Buy what you love / what you can, as it takes a lot to run a business ❤
Okay but this is someone who not only went to college but could also afford to live in places like New York and CA as well as set aside funding to fuel their art career in the first place. Not everyone can just "do what makes them happy" unless they are going to be happy living on the streets.
definitely, i hear you. i wasn’t and never want to encourage anyone to just quit their jobs. i worked for 7 years paying off my college tuition on my own along with rent (which was a really difficult time for me since i don’t have any family to rely on financially). once i saved enough money and built up my social media presence while working, that’s when i was finally able to focus on my art/content full time. doing freelance and working for yourself is in no way easy so i’d only recommend that people do this if they have a business plan, financial security, time outside of work to create, and are 100% passionate about what they’re doing. since every month is different (sometimes you’ll make x amount, sometimes you’ll make much less), you need to be prepared to have different streams of income to rely on. so to anyone hoping to create art full time, please be smart about it!!!