YOU made me smile today! From the purple, to the zodiac art and your positive attitude! I worked in IT for 21 years and got randomly laid off in 2019, moved across country and started my tiny sticker business in 2020 at 52! I'm excited for you to start this journey!! You don't have to have it all figured out! One day at a time.. you got this!
OMG that is so inspiring!!!!!!!! Your story sounds amazing! Are you a lot happier now that you don't work in I.T? I'm so happy that you were able to accomplish a goal like that! So so so so happy for you and wish you continued success! Thank you so much for sharing that. Also I love Zodiac stickers haha so please let me know where I can find your shop!
@@illustratingchristy Ironically I only sell one zodiac related sticker lol I sell mostly bullet journaling and reading journal type stickers. I enjoyed IT when I started. I was doing desktop support and installations, but as a major introvert, whenever I had to do phone support I hated it. Plus, the company I worked for was known for doing random layoffs all the time (think 3 letter IT co), so for years and years I felt like everyone was always worried about being on one of those massive layoff lists. Sucked to be honest. I'm only able to do this now because my husband took his IT job with him when we moved. Even though things get tight, I am so much happier now doing something I really enjoy and putting my all into it! So satisfying!! Watching your video, I could feel your excitement, which made me smile :) I wish you the best!!! Oh and I'm on etsy under purplepiscescreation Can't wait to follow you on this journey!
@@PurplePiscesCreations thank you so muchhhhh! It makes me so glad to hear that you're a lot happier now. That's all I want for my family and me. I will take happiness over money and stress any day lol. Definitely checking out your Etsy shop! 💜💜💜
I have a small shop too that is just getting started. This comment just gave me hope at 31!
Tips for resin if your gonna try to turn them into miniatures or key chains
1. Mix light glitter and colored ink with resin before pouring, gives more control over color and prevents clumping of glitter
2.layer your resin since your making it space themed make sure your resin is clear and not cloudy or yellow so you can see charms and other items you put in resin, but mak it in layers so for example first layer can be Boba pearls and bottom of straw layer with resin and cure continue prosses till your liking.
3. Make sure there's not alot of air bubble or pockets so before curing pop those bubbles or can cure incorrectly
4. Try try untill you succeed and have fun❤
@@artsycrafts7958 thank you so much!!! 💜✨ Do you have any safety practices? I hear resin can be dangerous!
I'm so hyped for you! I've been binge watching artists talking about their businesses just to help motivate myself to do exactly what you're doing! :D Maybe someday. Please take us along your journey as you grow. ^^ Are you planning to go to any local arts & craft fairs?
Lol!!! That's exactly why I finally made a video! I was binging for months! To the point where I finally asked myself, why am I just sitting here when I can try to make a change too??? Oh and yes I definitely plan to go to some of our art fairs here! Hopefully one day I can have my own table. Thank you so much for watching my journey 💜✨💜
YOU GOT THIS. So proud of you for making a positive change in your life.
FAN-tastic video!! Love, love, love the video. I'm here for this journey. For anyone else in here, Christy is an AMAZING artist and friend. As someone who has some of her work, I can tell you, it is TOP NOTCH!
You're an inspiration, my friend. All the best on this journey. Also, your studio is so cute and I LOVE the lighting you got. Looking forward to the next video. See you on Twitch tomorrow!
AWWWWWW thank you Vor!!!!!!!!!! That was super sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Girl we started at the same time! XD I just haven’t had the courage to make the first video lol I made a short, but it ain’t the same. You just inspired me to edit my other shorts and make an actual video. Good luck on your journey! ❤
Ahhhh!!!! My new small business buddy LOL totally giving you a follow!!! I'm so excited for you!!!
@@illustratingchristy hold up! This is not my business channel! XD This is the personal one, found you while browsing for entertainment lol I'm "Lady Conscience" on YT, thank you so much tho. Looking forward to seeing you grow, my dear ❤
@@_lei_c_8138 oh hahaha I'm glad you told me! I'll follow that one!
Lol, I love the chaotic room tour 😆 The brain of an artist. I'm excited to see more of your art in the future!! 💜
@@SpookyBubblegumArt LOL thank you!!!! I already did a whole studio makeover, I can't wait to show y'all!!! 💜💜💜
Go go Christy!! Awesome video! Such an amazing artist! She really dedicates and pours her heart into EVERY piece she does! I have never met anyone so hardworking. Her themes are so adorable and you should have it in your collection! If not, you're missing out!!
So excited to be part of your journey! You got this girl, keep going! 💜💜💜
totally making me want to cry right now!!! thank you so much, love you!!!!!
You got this!!!! I know how it feels to stop yourself from doing things even though it's a passion, which is why I'm gonna do ArtFight this year 🔥🔥🔥
Omg, that is going to be awesome!!! I've heard so much about art fight! I totally believe in you! 💜 Let me know if you plan to share your work anywhere, I'd love to follow!
I LOVE YOUR HAIR, SETUP, AND VIBESSSS !!! A few seconds i and i'm now subscribed - i loveee your studio space looks soo pretty and i'm wishing you the best for your buisness !!!!! 💞
yayy! im super happy for you, and also that i found this video because your art is adorable ehehehe
Best of luck on your new adventure! The hardest part is getting started, and you bravely took the leap. You got this 😄
You are definitely right that it was hard lol I sat on this video for a while before I uploaded it! I was so scared. Thank you so much for the encouraging words! 💜
Yesssss you've got this!!! I've always loooved your art I'm so glad you're starting a shop!! And thank you for being so encouraging too you're so lovely!! And you're right, I just gotta DO the things in my head, no more procrastinating!!
Ahhhhh omg thank you so much for watching!! I can't wait to see your vlogs!!! They are going to be AMAZING 😍 ✨💜💜💜
This is so lovely! So inspiring to hear you talk about finally doing what makes you happy
Thank you so much!!! I am terrified, but I have never felt so relieved to finally make a plan to make changes in my life. ✨💜
i can totally relate to everything in this video! you got this girl! i have also been dabbling in starting my small art business and working full time. its tough but we got this!!!
It really is tough!! I'm hoping doing these videos will help me find a balance somehow lol. We can totally do it!!! I really believe if we really want change, we will make it happen. If you're recording your journey too I'd love to follow!
@@illustratingchristy I will be as I have a market coming up so market prep videos will be coming soon! :D
You got this!! I'm cheering for you so hard and totes turned on that bell! I started my art journey too this past December after working in corp for years. Before Dec I didn't create art for about 4 years and in Jan I challenged myself to a 366-day drawing challenge to shake off the rust, stay consistent with creating daily, and help me plan out shop products and ideas. Today marks day 187 and even though I'm not where I would like to be artistically yet, I am leaps and bounds ahead of where I was in Dec, yay progress ^_^ now if I could only figure out the social media algorithm hahaha
Omg this is so inspiring!! I'm so glad I got to see your shop on stream today! That was GOALS for me! I'm so incredibly proud of you. You're really taking charge of your life and life doing it!!! I can't wait to see where you will be at day 366. 💜💜💜 Also, I hate the social media algorithm lol
Christy, I can't express how proud I am to know you. I was legit at work today when your video was recommended to me and it was super inspiring to see. Keep it up and I know this is the start of something big!
@@brooklynkaiju I am still so shocked!!! Thank you so much for all the sweet comments on your stream today! 💜💜💜 I better see your video recommended to me next!
so cool finding smaller artists on yt! +your vlog is so aesthetic and dreamy what camera do you use?⭐️
I’m excited for you, I’m on a similar journey. I’ve been collecting and preparing projects to open a store. I’ve been successful selling in the past. I want to document my process and start building a business with my god given talent…
Yasssssssss! I totally understand! You can definitely do it! I'm excited for you as well 💜✨ thank you so much for watching my journey!
Nothing Is more powerful than doing what you Love to support Yourself and your family I wish you well on this journey ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
randomly came across this video. I GIVE YOU GOOD VIBES, AND GOOD LUCK. I too wanna start this . But I have no "good" art experience so I need to practice I have an Apple Pencil coming in today and I can't wait to start ! Drawing with my finger was a hassle xD
Omg LOL I remember when I had to draw with my finger on my iPad! I am super excited for your art journey!!! If you ever need any tips, let me know!
YOU GOT THIS CHRISTYYYY . this is just the beginning of many great things to come and i cant wait to get some of the print from your shop, I love you video and i cant wait to see your next video
Thank you sooooooooooooooo much, Chyno!!!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜🤗 I can't wait to share this experience with everyone!!!!
i love that you are starting this journey! I feel like it's a sign I need to go ahead and just start too! I have so many paintings and art I wanna share with the world, but I've been too nervous. I feel like you have given me the push I need.
@@Haleydixxon yasssssssss 🙌🏾 definitely start!! I haven't even gotten far yet and I'm already significantly happier that I made this decision. Thank you so much for watching 💜
My full time artist friends are dealing with the economic fall out and not getting as much work as they did in the past.
Being an artist with a day job gives you the ability to get paid even when art commissions or sales are slow. There are also good tax advantages for artist with day jobs. I have done IT and art for many years and I'm glad that I was able to balance both. Money always comes in even when the art business is slow.
Yes, I've heard that's as well. I don't have any plans to leave my job any time soon. I'm a long way away from that. But I am in a place in my life where I'm finally realizing what I am actually more passionate about. Where that will lead me, I don't know, but I know that I don't want to allocate so much after hour time at my full time job as I have in the past and instead I will invest in myself and my family. I would never do anything that would financially cripple my family as I am the bread winner.
@@illustratingchristy Your Journey as an artist with a day job can lead you to a lot of expansive paths. Think of your job as the very boring but consistent contract client/patron. That regular income and benefits empowers you to pursue the art that you want to make. It will also give you the cushion to see who is loving what you do creatively and who is supporting the work financially.
Lots of people will praise the work, too bad it usually is not equal to how many people will commission you or buy your art. When you have base income to handle the expenses in life, you are free of "The struggle being real" money problems. I love creating.... and most artist feel the same.... we got to " Just Do it! " LOL!
Best of luck to you financially! Even better wishes to your creative dreams being fulfilled!
I relate so much to the beginning of this video. I work in project management and it’s not fulfilling me at all and I can’t continue on the same trajectory. I’m preparing for a shop launch too of handmade cotton rag paper journals, and other stationery. I can’t wait.
Wishing you all the best with your shop launch when it’s ready 🎉
@@girlbehindthereddoor that's amazing!!!! I love stationary items! I'm so excited for you and wish you the best as well! Thank you so much for watching! 💕✨💜
Love that you're doing this!! So excited for you and pumped to see your journey!
I'm working on finally launching a shop myself! I fully understand the ft job misery; I work in community pharmacy and it's just awful. I'm so excited about your boba collection! It's so cute! I'm so happy to find your channel. It's totally gonna work out. Also, I love your Sailor Moon figure
@@MeghanHarker omg, I'm so excited for you!!! If you start documenting your journey anywhere let me know! And thank you so much!! 💜✨ Next few videos will be a lot of trial and error lol, but you're right; it's totally gonna work out!
I’m doing the exact same thing!! So nice to see someone talented working towards their goals. I loved the pride pin and your nails, following to watch you grow! Good luck!
Thank you sooooooooooooooo much!!! I really appreciate the support!! , 🙏🏾✨💜
ive been looking for months for someone that looks like me and does the kind of art i also do😢 im also in the process of trying to launch my own shop but the seeds of doubt are slowing my progress greatly. keep that passion, getting started is the hardest part! 😊
Aww!!! I'm so glad you found my channel 💜 I also have been dealing with doubt and imposter syndrome lately, but all the support on here has been helping me greatly! Thank you so much for the support!
I just love how your motivation is to be a great role model for your son! He's not only gonna grow up having a happy moma but also he will work hard for what makes him happy. I also love purple and your room is such a dream! Keep up the good work!
Thank you sooooo much!!! I really want to be the best example for him. I hope he sees this one day... hehe. And yessss, I absolutely love everything purple!!!
dude, the pure coincidence is wild. You've got the exact same phone holder to record reels that I use to hold my phone when I record sketch with me videos. The only difference is yours is white and mine is black lol also keep up the good work, its rough being small artists, we got this
That is awesome lol!!! I bought two of them 😂 thank you so much!! We TOTALLY got this!!!! 💜💜💜
I love your energy! Congrats on starting! I am literally making a plan as I am listening to your video. Isn't it awesome when the algorithm works in your favour?
@@bibittybobettyboo-uz2rf I am legitimately shocked that people have found me and it just happens to be the video where I am the most vulnerable lol. Thank you so much for watching and I wish you the absolute best on your small business journey!!! ✨💜
You’re inspiring me - I am in a similar situation and need to get my lil art biz going. Can’t wait to see your progress!
Honestly, props to you for simply starting. It’s so difficult especially when you have a job. Well done, can’t wait to follow along.
What made me smile today were conversations with a couple of my friends and a visit from a neighbourhood cat 🥰. What made you smile today?
This comment made me smile!!! Also, I love cats 😻 I miss mine so much. Thank you so so so much for the support! I can't wait to share this journey with everyone!
Love your energy! Thanks for sharing your journey with us :) I'm in a similar boat too wanting to break out of my comfort zone and invest more into my art business/brand - so taking this as a sign! Wishing you nothing but the best for you & your family
Thank you so much!!! Since making the decision, I've honestly felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. Like I suddenly feel like anything is possible. I just have to really want it. I'm excited to see where this goes, and excited for you as well! Please keep me updated on your journey!!!
As an Aquarius, I don’t think us being an air sign is often shown, it is always water which makes people think we are water signs. It would be cool to see more air based Aquarian designs out there and I plan to have some when I open my own shop
@@TwistedBlueEyes ohhhhhhhhhhh that's a great point! I will definitely keep that in mind for future designs 💜
Omg you go!!! This is such a great video, I'm on the same journey myself and your video has really inspired me. Keep it up, I'm excited to follow you on your adventure!
Thank you soooo much! I just subscribed to you; your artwork is so cute!!
sooo true about the procrastinating bc u get distracted and u dont have all the stuff ready
Get it, girl! I can totally relate. I'm working in the tech industry in sales. I absolutely hate it!
I am in the same spot as you, trying to figure out where to begin in my small business endevours. I'll be 35 this year.
I wish you the best and all the sucess!
@@IamDarkElf2009 I feel like we are practically twins lol. I have no idea where to begin so the next few videos will probably show that cause I'm all over the place LOL!! Wishing you the absolute best as well! Please let me know when you start your small business!! I'd love to follow your journey. 💜✨
@illustratingchristy currently watching your new vid! We are so twinsies lol. Taught my oldest how to crochet yesterday and we're hoping to start a coffin quilt soon. Definitely can't wait till we can buy some of your stuff! You're doing great!
I also decided i finally want to take control of my life and open a sticker shop! I followed you on here and Insta so open your shop soon so i can buy a Scorpio ♏ boba print! Cant wait to see your progress :)
You are so sweet!!!! I will totally get that Scorpio boba ready haha!! What is your insta handle so I can see your stickers! Are you planning on documenting your journey as well??
Video was good definitely adorable with all.the fumbling but for sure I wish you the best
How cool would it be if you took the fish bowl and put fake little miniature fish in there like a snow globe?😊
Hi, very inspiring video. I have been procrastinating about starting my own small art business too but I feel more motivated now after watching your video. No time is the best time to do any thing. Do it now or never do it.
By the way, where did you get the marker display/storage unit from? I have been wanting to get something like that for my markers but couldn't find any thing suitable until I saw yours. Thank you!
P.S: Subbed! :)
Absolutely start now! While I have been pretty overwhelmed by my decision, I feel so much more happier now knowing that I am finally doing something that has been at the back of my mind foreverrrr. Oh! The Art Marker Storage is from Etsy! The seller's store is called SanfurneyCraft. Thank you so much for supporting my journey! I hope to see yours soon.
I love your background and marker shelf, its so aesthetic :) I wish you the best of luck on your new business!
UA-cam recommended your channel to me, and I'm glad it did! Congrats on deciding to start your small business! It'll be a ride for sure -- but SO worth it! Like you said, you know why you want this freedom with doing your own thing, you GOT this 🫶✨
Thank you soooooo much!! I really appreciate it. I'm excited to start and finally make a difference! ✨💜🙏🏾
Ahhh man, the mess in the background is all mine D: my bad
Lol well now we'll get a good before and after image
It's okay because mine and my fiance's office looks the same. LOL.
@@427skies LOL!!! 💜