Why & How Artists Stand Out - Career Advice for Artists: 8 Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them (1/8)
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Table of contents:
00:00 - Webseries Introduction: 8 Crucial Career Advice Videos
01:27 - Video Introduction: Standing Out as an Artist
01:37 - Why Artists Must Stand Out
03:00 - Examples of Successful Artists Who Stand Out
04:13 - How YOU Can Stand Out as an Artist
04:46 - Where To Discover More Information
05:23 - Outro
Dear readers and subscribers, we are pleased to present you the first video of a series of eight videos discussing the most common MUST-AVOID mistakes by artists and how to fix them. A question to our artist subscribers, what are your main questions or struggles concerning the art world? Chat soon! All my best, Julien
When establishing the beginning of what will hopefully evolve into a career, should you focus on artist-run-galleries or commercial galleries?
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I actually found this super liberating: "Be yourself... and be yourself RADICALLY." That's very freeing.
I believe it is the most important oneliner of this video without any doubt. Thank you for tuning in!
"Be yourself, and be yourself radically". Perfectly said and great advice.
Yes, go for it, Graham! 🙌🙌
First, you have to create VALUE. Have your own style? I don't agree you should have just one style, and be defined by it. Many renound artist had more than one styles of works, one dominated and was more successful and they focused on that, ok, but it was not their mission, it was just a consequence of their exprimentation. So, the optimum advice is: expriment as much as you can, and make the best quality work as possible (exquisite if possible), yet remain very original and true to your story. Do not focus on recurring themes, it is doomed to fail since you compress your niche so much more.
I agree that the optimum advice is have a recognizable style. Sure you can experiment but people should be able to tell what is your work. I see a lot of abstract painters whose work you'd never be able to differentiate - they have so many different paintings and none are cohesive.
Hi Lee, thank you for this terrific comment. I touches on many aspects we are about to discuss in our next video of this series. Indeed, value is more important than style, as is telling your story and vision, which must be relevant, original and consistent. Don't become merely a visual trademark, but without any visual recognizability, your work will fail.When it comes to compressing your niche, as with any industry, when the field is very competitive you are almost forced to niche down. However, first you must experiment as much as possible before you start to specialize in your 'trait', and find your niche in contemporary art. But, before we get to deep into a lively discussion here, feel free to stay tuned and watch our next video first. Because I strongly feel we are aiming to say the same thing in the end. Once again, thank you for the great comment and hopefully chat soon!
@@fremont111 Excatly, well summarized. Thank you for tuning in!
@@contemporaryartissue well your kinda contridicting what you first said in the video that you didn't announce a 2nd video to follow that says all the cool stuff we said.
Lots of successful artists are far more diverse than you must realise so your not really expressing yourself clearly. I went to 40 schools so my brain is wired to explore, that's me being myself. I have a few recognisable styles by now because I did exactly the opposite of the old pick one Pick one dribble... How to be recognisable is too be yourself. That's it.
I hate being asked to make the same thing over and over again. It's boring.
Thank you for these videos. I’ve seen a few others and they are well done. I graduated with a BFA when I was 65. I experimented with many styles during my studies as was the aim before locking in to a theme and an approach. I find that as long as my style/theme is evident, I have plenty of room to experiment. I am now at a place where my work is recognized locally as a ‘Kumi’ . I am presently 72 so have no visions of grandeur but still strive to be the best I can be, sell my work locally and internationally painting what I love.
Hi Janna, thank you for tuning in and for taking the time to share you experiences with us. Sounds great! And absolutely, if you stay true to your theme or style, or is plenty of room to be creative and to try different things. Have a great day!
This is simply a marketing technique. I used to run an advertising agency so I learnt about many ways marketing works. This is a commercial practice getting your art sold. You say be yourself but make sure you force yourself into the market and do what sells. Don't have a versatile style? What if I can do anything and do a diverse range of things genres and styles. You will go to an artist who can't even draw and buy something just because you recognise it. The market is too fast and fickle to actually think about the work. Limit yourself or become involved in a paticular style and develop yourself within that style is more important than just picking something people like. What are we slaves to the market?
it is all in the marketing
also video just pointed out you need same style blah blah but no information on how to develop it. false title
"Be yourself, and do it radically." That's not advising to do what sells. It's advising to follow your natural impulses as an artist but perfect them in a radical manner so you can stand out. When it comes to not having a versatile style, versatility is always a plus as an artist. However, the overall story must be coherent. Think of Tracey Emin who goes on from showcasing an unmade bed as a readymade installation to traditional expressionist painting and drawing, yet remaining true and recognizable concerning her vision, methodology, and approach. Or what about Luc Tuymans, who is able to go on from painting Mickey Mouse to a gas-chamber of the Second World War, but remains recognizable due to his characteristic nervous brushwork, muted palette, and ambiguous undercurrent.
This is probably the most important advice I received after do a complete piece of art everyday and share it online. Ever single day for a year!
That's impressive! Happy to hear you find the video insightful. Feel free to stay tuned for the entire series. Have a great day!
Economically-motivated collectors dictating how an artist creates art (in any way) really is the tail wagging the dog, isn't it? The core problem with the 'art world', summed up.
To key conclusion for this video was "Be yourself, and do it radically." That's not advising to follow what economically motivated collectors dictate, on the contrary. It's advising to follow your natural impulses as an artist but perfect them in a radical manner so you can stand out.
Thank you for putting this together. As an outsider, my experiences with the art community has been very troublesome. For a community of “creative” types, there is a very high bar to clear to be considered for entry. Those boundaries are very rigid but completely undefined. Lots of devaluing, back biting and posturing in my observation and direct experiences. I don’t know if it’s to keep a purity of what “art is” which has yet to be defined to me, even if it’s only in approved mediums, or if you have the right amount of education or indoctrination(same difference it seems). What I do appreciate is that, you seem to encourage people to do their thing, “all out you”. I’ve come to realize that going all out, and savoring the experiences of doing so will be all I get out of the process of creating my “downloads” and to be grateful to be able to do so. As much as recognition and money would be great, just getting to a point to be able to build is an accomplishment in its self.
I’m an outsider in that I’m a self employed carpenter. I like build three dimensional wall art based on sacred geometry,chakras and mandalas. I’m building my second piece now. I have no idea how to market it. I don’t find many examples like it. Art museums couldn’t be more rude to me in the way they say” this isn’t art” but then go into a unasked for critique using wood working terms they really don’t understand 😆 or say it’s to big. I’m yet to deal with interior designers, dunno how that will go, all I do know is that any contractors that do get work from them are very guarded, understandably. All I do know is that I will choose to be content with building the things that persistently pop into my head, hope to find space for them to exist and to go out and get “no” as my daily vitamin 😁 when I ask”would you be open to hosting some of my work?” To coffee shops, yoga/meditation studios, art museums and what ever else looks like a possible opportunity.
Hi there, thank you for tuning in and sharing your personal experiences here. I would highly advise you to read chapter 7 up to 10 of our article 'How To Succeed as an Artist': www.contemporaryartissue.com/how-to-succeed-as-a-painter-artist-everything-you-actually-need-to-know/ I hope this might be of help to you! Wishing you all the best
Great video, looking forward to hearing what you have to say in the rest in the series.
Hi Chris, thank you so much! Coming very soon ;-) All my best, Julien
The content on this channel is getting better and better. 👍Loving the insightful videos.
Thank you so much for your most kind words, strongly appreciated! Have a great day, JD
Thank you for these videos - they are so needed and I enjoy your clear thoughtful manner. All the best, Lisa
Hi Lisa, that's wonderful to hear! Thank you for tuning in and for your most kind comment
This channel is awesome. It has valuable advice not just for artists but for visual creatives , designer and so on. I am binge watching it. Congrats and thanks for the valuable informations.
Thanks so much for sharing your precious experience.
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for tuning in
Use personal subjects
Practice to develop your personal technique
Create unique motifs to develop your signature visual language
Be radical
Thank you so so so much for this!!! It was so helpful
Hi Ada, the pleasure is all mine! Thank you for tuning in and leaving a comment 🙏
Such a great video, short but golden
Thank you so much Danilo!
This is very enlightening thank you!
The pleasure is ours, thank you for tuning in!
Excellent very helpful that we know and yet need this reminder!
Absolutely, thank you for tuning in!
In a sense, being yourself is radical
Great advice! thanks so much. I am having my first solo show in Australia next September.
The pleasure is all mine. Congratulations on your upcoming solo, that's big step! Wishing you all the best in September and beyond
Congrats! Hope all goes on smooth as planned.
Excellent! …and so true
Thank you for tuning in!
Thank you great human!
I see a lot of arguing in the comments about marketability and staying true and blah blah blah. You can do this AND that, it's not this OR that. jfc. Do art well that pays the bills, and use some of the money gained there to do your souls' work or whatever. There's time to do it all so don't limit yourself. Try lots of things, because even if you don't stick to them at the time, they may come in useful for your body of work later on, YOU DON'T KNOW. Stop listening to people that say they do know because they don't know either!!! It's true that the art world is rife with nepotism, but it's also full of whole-hearted fans that will pay to you see you based on the merits of your works alone. If it doesn't make you feel good, do something else!
Reality-check comment. I like it!
Great video! Good infor
Thank you, the pleasure is all mine!
That is the problem; we take ourselves way to serious😂🎉 love and light🌸🦄
(I mean humanity as a whole)🌸🦄
I think you are absolutely right! Thank you for tuning in
Great advice. Standing out refers to your own identity. Focus on what you identify with. That seal that identifies your art, wether is technique, particular details or style, nothing to do with signature.
Exactly, well put to words. Thank you for tuning in!
Thank you so much for you precious advice 🙏
The pleasure is all mine! 🙌
Thank you very much for a wonderful video. Create your Own Unique Style which have to be standout in thousands of Art works.
Absolutely, spot on. The pleasure is all mine, thank you for tuning in!
Thanks!
Thank you so much Lori, you are the best! All my best, Julien
I was amazed by how many like responses agreed with the artist who was against the video's relevant career advice and realized there may be 3 types of artist mindset - the fun hobbyist, the career-minded marketer, and the artist in process of finding their artistic voice and confidence before embarking on a double path that might interfere with their current art practice explorations.
Hi Alice, you are spot on! In fact, I recently wrote an article on the different career paths for artists and I am looking to make a video about this topic very soon. So stay tuned!
Thank you.
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Mater of art
She is!
thank you for this video
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Thank you sir
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Bravo! As a collector,I couldn’t agree more & I’m thrilled to see a gallerist sharing the inside scoop so more artists can make a living from making art.
Dear Holly, thank you so much for tuning in and for your kind words. The pleasure is all mine!
Interesting thx
My pleasure!
thank you
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감사합니다
좋은 작품 소개 좋습니다
Thank you for watching. Have a great day!
Dear sir, Thank you for this helpful information. Please explain radical art and why it is the only way to stand out.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Darley
Then how do you explain the success of Gerhard Richter? His color chart paintings are completely different than his smeared Florals or his early grey photographic images or even his current fascination with large abstracts or even finally his work with glass. If you encounter any of these objects you would not necessarily know they were all done by one artist unless you were familiar with his oeuvre. Marcel Duchamp and Robert Rauschenberg both operated also on a similar level.
Good point. There a some artists with multiple signature styles. Not many artists can do that. I think Richard Prince is probably one of the best known
Once you are really famous you can change also I think changing is PART of his persona, and he can explain/critics can why and what is behind his changes. But that is exception.
@@YogaBlissDance, that seems way too arbitrary to me. He was changing before he was famous. And I have mentioned two other artists who have followed suit not because of Fame it's just their nature. I'm not compelled to paint the same thing over and over again. It's one strong reason why I stopped following the abstract expressionists so intently.
Terrific comment, with a great question. I believe the second video of this series kind of answers this notion. You can be versatile as an artist, if your approach and vision remains consistent. With Richter, this ongoing examination of painting is the undercurrent which enables the artist to go from photorealist portraits to pure abstraction. However, he did not start to do all those things all at once. It was a gradual process, and, in fact, these developments were very much contested at the time. I believe his biography on his website describes this very well.
@@contemporaryartissue, oh I am quite aware of these facts because I own three separate books on Gerhard Richter. He is a huge influence on my artistic output. In fact, I am following a similar path where I explore a variety of subjects using a variety of mediums. I think resting and style is a ridiculous notion. This is one reason I fell out of my fascination with the abstract expressionists. And there are only so many Rothkos I can actually look at. I have looked at quite a few Jackson Pollock paintings as well and been bored to tears.
Now that I am about to start practicing art as an Artist. I quickly came to join here , to learn how to stand out in this Gangantic World of Art and Artists...Thank you for sharing this insight. Be yourself everyone or any One reading this comment 👍
That's great! Thank you for tuning in and wishing you all the best as an artist and in life in general
Very nice video, Metanomics is proud 😁😁
Thanks Louis!
Can you create a video / content on how to network or approach local galleries? How to get work exhibited to build your CV? I don't come from any art institution so my main struggle as an artist at the moment is how to build connections and professional relationships with the right people.
Short answer: Interact with other artists showing in the gallery...gather knowledge and be engaging - become friends with them, not merely for the goal of showing your art but to connect with other artists and curators.
@@kellymaddenartstudio Thank you for your advice Kelly! It's tough to make time for social activities but I am currently making an effort to be active in a local art community that I'm a part of.
A great response by Kelly Madden we entirely agree with!
Hi MELT, we will be discussing this issue in the foreseeable future. For now, I would also advice you to read our article on How To Succeed as an Artist (linked in the description) which discusses this issue extensively. Have a great day!
Il est intéressant que le phénomène de l'Art se manifeste dans plusieurs communications ; y compris la curation et la critique.
La curation, la critique, et evidement l'artiste dans l'atelier... Merci Vicente!
Valeu!
Thank you so much!
how can art teachers facilitate this in beginning level courses?
You need to stop worrying about whether your art stands out or is sellable. Artists need to be artists. We are not marketers. We are not sales people. We need to focus on enjoying the art process and enjoying our lives. Don't need that kind of pressure.
Thank you. I dont even need to sell as I have other income, but I always feel guilty about not beeing good with selling
Karen we do not need to be patronized by you ..
this video is literally how to make a career out of it. Some people don’t want that, that’s fine lol. But these are really helpful for people like me who want a career in art and WANT to reach large crowds.
you do realize that some artists enjoy marketing. they enjoy selling themselves and their art as that is part of their artistic process.
if you don't like that, don't do it.
& let's stop pretending like the idea of selling art somehow takes away from its value.
We are actually sales people.
thank you for the video! although one thing made this video quite difficult to watch for me, and that is the camera constantly getting closer when you talk, and then just instantly switch up to more distance and kept getting closer again, just wanted you to know if it helps for improve :)
Hi Alex, thank you for your most helpful constructive feedback. Because of your comment (and by a few others), we have changed this editing strategy with our recent videos being easier to watch. Thank you!
The artists you mention did not start out making only those same things all the time. It is a different story: they experiment and experiment, try a lot of things, different things, of course there are recurring elements and themes, but it is all very loose. Then there is a moment, after many years of experimentation, something strikes with some key viewers (important curators/dealers/etc.), and after that, unfortunately they end up making just variations of that kind of work.
If you stick to one thing, or consciously think about that all the time, the work will become very repetitive and you will not develop anymore as an artist. That is not art, just factory work.
Then there are even some famous exceptions like Marcel Duchamp/Gerhard Richter and even Damien Hirst (not a fan), who continue working in different styles. But it doesn't matter that much anymore when you are so famous, cause collectors buy mostly the name, not the work.
So much for meaningful storytelling and complex understanding of craft. But what do I know, I’m just a painter.
Hi Kirilla, thank you for tuning in. The more career-advice actions I advise do not exclude anything. So meaningful storytelling, understanding your craft, or simply being talented still remains as important as always!
thank you for the help and for being cute while doing it. I let GOD WORK THROUGH ME
The pleasure is all mine, I am must say I am blushing... Thank you for tuning in!
I let god work through me every time I take a shit.
@@orangerabbi1709 I can only guess your artwork looks the same
Thank you for these videos. I wanted to ask if it is possible to make it, without an MFA? I’m 65 I’ve painted all my life. When I was young my Father told me because we couldn’t afford for me to go to art school, and people from a small town in Canada, never become artists. I’ve always thought after I retire and when I’m
in my 90’s I’ll make it in art. Every day I research, paint, and study, please tell me, my Father is wrong. Being understood and recognized to be an incredible artist, doesn’t depend where your from or an MFA, it’s talent, love and diligence. Thank you, you have really helped, I kind of have hope.
You're absolutely right, you don't need an MFA or live in a major art city to become a successful artist-although I must say it does help, of course. Talent, love, perseverance are at least as important. For more career advice, feel free to visit our website contemporaryartissue.com
Quick Question for you Julien- LOVE your content and advice! Do you think even Saatchi Art on line is bad? I did have one sale... I would be happy to leave if you think it is not worth it. Thank you in advance for all you do!
Dear Michelle, thank you for tuning in! Most often, the results of Saatchi are very underwhelming. 1 sale is actually more than most... At this moment there are more than a million original paintings available on Saatchi, so your work gets lost. Further, Saatchi is also a place where most artists without representation tried to sell their work, so it is kind of bad for your overall image + it is not very discrete when it comes to pricing. Hope this might help!
Be a one-trick pony! Limit yourself. Conform.
Not at all, I believe you are interpreting our message wrong - or maybe we have failed to communicate it clearly. Versatility is always a plus for an artist. However, the overall story must be coherent (please watch the second video of this series on Vision & Consistency). Think of Tracey Emin who goes on from showcasing an unmade bed as a readymade installation to traditional expressionist painting and drawing, yet remaining true and recognizable concerning her vision, methodology, and approach. Or what about Luc Tuymans, who is able to go on from painting Mickey Mouse to a gas-chamber of the Second World War, but remains recognizable due to his characteristic nervous brushwork, muted palette, and ambiguous undercurrent.
This is what is recommended for writers too. Find your voice.
Exactly. Thank you for tuning in!
It’s so true. Art is saturated. Be radically you.
Nice comment! I agree be radically yourself :)
You MUST indeed! Thank you for tuning in
Country i live in.to stand out join as many art exhibitions as you can.
didnt this guy do the video on Simchowitz? this accent is familiar.
I won!
Who was the artist featured in this video? At roughly 4 minutes, thanks!
to stand out, you gotta follow rules...
right
I dont.
"Be yourself, and do it radically." That's not advising to follow the rules. It's advising to follow your natural impulses as an artist but perfect them in a radical manner so you can stand out.
Point One: Check! Next video, please. :-)
Thank you Martin! Coming very soon ;-)
your hands are beautiful
Thank you for choosing to name three women artists in your video as examples of unique visual language. Your contribution to equality is noted.
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Im the 2000th like
Congratulations!
@@contemporaryartissue Thanks!
Julien?
Hi Igna, thank you for tuning in!
1. Have rich parents.
2. Have rich parents.
3. I've forgotten number 3.
😂
network
Networking is of course important, but it is sometimes less important than one might think. The artworks and your online profile are today the two most important aspects for an artist
Fast forward to 1:38 for START of any actual “content” 😅
So if you want to be commercial, you have to paint yourself into a box. That's a bit sad.
Not ot all, think of the likes of Luc Tuymans, Tracey Emin, Gerhard Richter, Jonathan Meese, or even Maurizio Cattelan. They stand out, are recognizable, but also very versatile as an artist.
Tis weer ne vlaming. Hahaha ons accent is te herkenbaar als we engels spreken!
Waarom zouden we ons accent proberen te verbergen? :-)
How to stand out: Be rich, or powerful,or have many connections lol
Anyone donning a raggedy Ann wig will stand out
That was a bit of a waste of time, 8 tips but actually it's only "stand out" being pushed
I believe you misunderstood, there are 8 tips we'll be discussing in 8 different videos. This video discussed the stand-out tip
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Unless and extreprolong opening, no advise. Uselessly bs
Almost 2 minutes of intro and 1 minute of outro. On a 6-minute video, this isn’t efficient content-especially since this covers a single (and ultra basic) piece of advice.
It is the first video of a series, so we first need to introduce the series, and this particular video. It may be a single piece of advice, but it is much less straightforward one might think - and above all extremely important.
@@contemporaryartissue The series should introduce itself through 95% great content, rather than 50% fluff. If the content does be subtle and require explaining, then maybe it deserves the real estate here allocated to “pick me” blurb.
The work you represent on this vlog is not beautiful therefore I do not consider it art. Most of it is actually quite disturbing.
Career advice for artists ...dont bother
pls next time don't waste 1 min of introduction just to sell me on why you are making this video
Feel free to navigate using the chapters we indicate in the video's timeline. By doing so, if desired, you can simply skip the introduction and go straight to information you came for
Number 1 should be: Be a sellout.
Because that's what most are of today is. A way to launder money
But most art sells for only a few hundred €£$
Quick advice, don’t show your face the whole video, that’s something nobody want to watch
Constructive feedback with a slight dig at my looks... Interesting, but no worries I can take it. Noted!
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