How I Quit My Job To Become A Full Time Artist

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2019
  • In this video I talk about the build up to quitting my job and becoming a full time artist. PLEASE don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have about pursuing art or any small business as a full time career. I'd be happy to guide you in the process.
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  • @pastelclouds7939
    @pastelclouds7939 4 роки тому +687

    I made a sandwich for an old man yesterday. He told me about his music career and asked if I’m an artist. I told him I draw and he gave me lengthy advice to never give up. He said even when it’s really difficult keep going. My grandma told me the same thing the day before. How can I not take their advice? I hope everyone takes their advice as well and shares their art with people. Even if your parents or your partner tells you not to. Make time for art.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +39

      Always make time. I love that

    • @elenakk9125
      @elenakk9125 4 роки тому +24

      daydream&doodle if your partner tells u not to share ur art DROP THEM LIKE A HOT POTATO

    • @maxiepattie85
      @maxiepattie85 4 роки тому +7

      Been an artist my whole life but that is not how I make my money. And my money helps me become a better artist. The other never give up story

    • @Yukon_83
      @Yukon_83 4 роки тому +3

      My mom thought so it wasn't great she use to criticize me for doing art what I love

    • @Yukon_83
      @Yukon_83 4 роки тому

      @@xboxswitch9457 why would you say that

  • @nilijahjackson2344
    @nilijahjackson2344 4 роки тому +450

    This was inspiring! Needed to see this!! Currently fighting the urge to quit my 9-5. Seeing signs all around me. But I keep saying, “I have bills to pay”

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +86

      I cant say bills aren't important because they are forsure the only thing that still make me question this path, but when you aren't at work just create create create. Thats how I got to where I am today

    • @modelNO10023
      @modelNO10023 4 роки тому +22

      Yah, do both. This is important. Find whatever it takes inside of you. Then when you feel comfortable, drop the job. It’ll be the best move you ever make. BE your own job. This is the only way to be free,

    • @modelNO10023
      @modelNO10023 4 роки тому +7

      Well, it’s an easier way to be free, You could just take all your clothes off and run into the woods.

    • @zofiajaneczek184
      @zofiajaneczek184 4 роки тому +16

      Same here, but the ONLY problem is my so-called 9-5, DOES NOT PAY enough for me to live! :(
      Mainly the reason why I would be doing any art on the side is to try to get some side income going in the new year, otherwise, I will likely die in the current job if something does not change, soon. Oh, I kid you not, pretty serious about the dying bit, stay too long in a job that literally keeps you poor, sick with no upward mobility, the employer does not care if you die, no healthcare, no ability for more hours and you will be in a bad way. I would totally encourage anyone to try following their passion in life or whatever you are really good in, as you have only one life to live, you will age and have tons of regrets if you try to follow what society tells you and live your life to please others. Creatives do not "fit well" into a stereotype career/job, we're best left to our own devices just to do our own thing, whatever that may be. May 2020 bring you happiness, to your success!

    • @asunsol
      @asunsol 4 роки тому +2

      @@nuclearholocaustin Best advice ever!!! Thanks a lot for the video

  • @kayodecantdraw
    @kayodecantdraw 4 роки тому +291

    Art is arguably the largest industry in the world.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +36

      absolutely. So many different branches

    • @MelaninRose
      @MelaninRose 4 роки тому +2

      Big facts

    • @paintwithvimal
      @paintwithvimal 4 роки тому +3

      @@nuclearholocaustin can you please tell me different branches to make money online under painting

    • @crystellik
      @crystellik 3 роки тому +2

      Debatable

    • @northernmuralco
      @northernmuralco 3 роки тому +7

      @@crystellik near on everything is art from a bricklayer to an architect to a decorator, sign writer, graphic designer, butcher, Baker, dancer, it's all art isnt it

  • @tristawhitedove6027
    @tristawhitedove6027 4 роки тому +510

    i dont even care about being my own boss. i just want to make a living with my art.

    • @jomariroxas3474
      @jomariroxas3474 4 роки тому +7

      same same same

    • @Shouzeegestof
      @Shouzeegestof 4 роки тому +34

      Me too but I feel that if you were to make art for someone else it might become like any other job -i.e. tedious and not really fulfilling. I'm starting to think that being your own boss is really key

    • @hi-bd5uw
      @hi-bd5uw 4 роки тому

      Shouzeegestof exactly

    • @HipposHateWater
      @HipposHateWater 4 роки тому +7

      @@Shouzeegestof Exactly. If you plan to make a living out of anything, you're always going to need a boss--yourself, or someone else.

    • @nadiayoshioka
      @nadiayoshioka 4 роки тому +2

      Sameeee🙌

  • @itsri6194
    @itsri6194 4 роки тому +181

    If you’re going to work hard, do it for yourself..

    • @zofiajaneczek184
      @zofiajaneczek184 4 роки тому +4

      Ezria Robinson agreed and well said! Most jobs are not careers for people these days, they’re ONLY a paycheck. There’s no loyalty towards employees at most companies so you give them what they ask, don’t give too much of yourself but just enough to be of value to keep a job. You give 110% to your dreams and your passion in life!

    • @CrickBritt
      @CrickBritt 4 роки тому +1

      100% agree. Started a cleaning business with that mindset

    • @tulipmei5359
      @tulipmei5359 Рік тому +1

  • @Casey_Jones_
    @Casey_Jones_ 4 роки тому +18

    I am a writer. I just quit my pizzaria job where I was a kitchen supervisor, in order to work on a novel. The anxiety this brings with it is extremely heavy on me. Today it is especially hard, I am sitting in a coffee shop tripping about being unemployed and having hypothetical internal conversations with people justifying how I am actually not a bum. This video is EXACTLY what I needed to see today. Thank you for your content.

  • @Defender_messenger
    @Defender_messenger 4 роки тому +122

    I lost my job a few years ago and it was a godsend, I currently work as a dog walker while trying to start my own brand and I’ve never been happier. can’t wait to get to the point where I can have my own store and work completely for myself. Good luck on your art business adventure!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +10

      thanks so much and best of luck to you as well. Plug your brand in the comments so people can check it out!

    • @zofiajaneczek184
      @zofiajaneczek184 4 роки тому +2

      Best of luck to you, may 2020 bring you everything that you need the year to be! I'm thinking of quitting my job and just doing a gig at the moment because I've met people this year that make 4-5 times over my pathetic income just from a gig. I work a legit job, at a legit location, but for a terrible company! I'm dying working for breadcrumb wages, doing something I've come to deeply resent.

    • @Defender_messenger
      @Defender_messenger 4 роки тому +3

      Alexgrime_x Is my insta if y’all wanna check me out.

    • @Defender_messenger
      @Defender_messenger 4 роки тому +3

      Zofia Janeczek thank you!!! Do what feels right but definitely always have a backup plan. Good luck in 2020 and beyond.

    • @vimalpriyab6870
      @vimalpriyab6870 4 роки тому +2

      Wish you good luck, peace and happiness in what you pursue

  • @princeofpockii1844
    @princeofpockii1844 5 років тому +394

    I just quit my full time job, I’m super depressed and want to do art full time to have a fulfilling life and be my own boss, I have savings to try to work on it full time and I might get another part time job if my art career is slow lol. Just so lost on how to start

    • @princeofpockii1844
      @princeofpockii1844 5 років тому +22

      I’m also from New Jersey, from May’s Landing and now in Florida lol. I followed you on Instagram hopefully I’ll grow my career and yours will keep growing larger. Super inspiring

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  5 років тому +183

      @@princeofpockii1844 Hey thanks for watching! Im actually going to be starting up a series where I talk about certain tips that make freelance work possible. For now I'd say that the best place to start is waking up everyday at the same time and doing your best to maintain the same schedule you would when you were working. If you put the same 8 hours into art that you were putting into a job, your skills will improve sooooo fast. During that 8 hours you might not fully want to work on art, so use that time when you aren't inspired to work on the business side of things (growing social media, reaching new clients, etc.) and you'll get to see growth everyday. As for the depression, as you said already, YOU HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE! You're young and you've already managed to save enough to pursue a dream and thats worth celebrating everyday! As long as you're willing to focus on the goal ahead, and don't let anything interfere, you'll be just fine.

    • @gmar2662
      @gmar2662 4 роки тому +4

      Prince of Pockii so how’s it going??

    • @wenonahollis9503
      @wenonahollis9503 4 роки тому +2

      Me too it's making me crazy

    • @modelNO10023
      @modelNO10023 4 роки тому +5

      Prince of Pockii Believe in yourself. Keep going. You won’t regret it.

  • @kenziewoleab4261
    @kenziewoleab4261 4 роки тому +42

    Seeing this video was a serious wake up call for me. Really weird that I just saw it, because I was just talking earlier to my boyfriends mom about not wanting to work for a big company that doesn't truly care about their customers or employees, and I feel like so much of my time and life is wasted working for 10 hours a day at a job that I cry going to every morning. I am an artist too, and I know that my purpose is to create and help people see the world from a colorful and beautiful perspective, I feel so proud of you for accomplishing what I dream of, even though this is the first video of yours I've watched. I need to use social media, but I'm so scared of getting sucked into the bullshit of it all, the memes and brainwash, I don't like any of that, I don't know where to start, but you've helped in ways that you don't know by being the artist my family said would never make it. Thank you so much

  • @chronicfish
    @chronicfish 4 роки тому +144

    *The universe is LITERALLY "cha-ching-ing" you on, to continue doing what you do! Btw, normal is boring.. don't ever become normal please.*

  • @robertwebber8672
    @robertwebber8672 4 роки тому +117

    U no wot? I am 65 and starting to get a pension, so I have time now to paint. Hence seeing youtube a lot for info about painting your vid pops up. I have enjoyed all my non - art jobs, I do not feel I have wasted my years ,but do I wish someone had given me serious life advice during my school/university study period ? Hell yes! I am now doing what I should have done 50 years ago. But my parents and my school were all the time pressing education and guided me into the safe non art world! And I did not have the balls to fight them. the world was also very different then with so few options to sell etc. Every arty person considering the non art careers v art should see this video. Congrats!

    • @ASMRyouVEGANyet
      @ASMRyouVEGANyet 4 роки тому +11

      That's the thing, we now have so many options to sell and make a business for ourselves. Hope everything goes well for you!

    • @zofiajaneczek184
      @zofiajaneczek184 4 роки тому +12

      Congratulations on finally doing what you love, to your success! I too was duped into believing that getting a "real" and "proper" job would be my way to afford to live in this world. Sadly, the tables have not been in my favor my entire life, me pleasing others and following a non-creative path has led me to years of suffering, pain, and now a job where I make near improvement level income. The ONLY time when I have ever made enough money to not be poor has been when I was in the very few jobs over the years that allowed me to use my creativity, my God-given talents. By listening to others, letting other people use their intuition to so-called help and guide me in life, I have managed to cut off one arm and one foot in the process. It's hard to stand on one leg and use one arm in this life! I'm tired of living for others and I'm tired of being crippled due to society putting constraints on me and others trying to place me into a box, where I will never fit! If you're a creative person, this is in your core, your blood, your bones, your DNA, it is who and what you are and you can not change this no matter what path others tell you that you must take! NO! TAKE THE PATH THAT YOU WANT...MAKE YOUR OWN WAY!

    • @robertwebber8672
      @robertwebber8672 4 роки тому +2

      @@ASMRyouVEGANyet And for u 2!

    • @robertwebber8672
      @robertwebber8672 4 роки тому +3

      @@zofiajaneczek184Thanks for your response. After working in banking in the city of London, I became a gardener and then a garden designer. Neither of my less sensible jobs paid very well, but I was happier in them. I very much hope that things improve for you. Best Wishes Robert

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +10

      I really appreciate you sharing your story. I think its an amazing message for people to see that it's never too late to start spending more time on art and pursuing their desires

  • @DemonicIntegrity
    @DemonicIntegrity 4 роки тому +33

    Dude I’m a high school and junior and every day I look at my dreams of being a self-employed artist as just a dream yknow? Something that wasn’t possible. But hearing your journey is very reassuring that it is a very real thing that can be done and thank you for that 💜💜

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +3

      it takes a ton of hard work and sacrifice. I definitely dont live a super luxurious life but im happy and at the moment thats what i want

    • @avionnation3838
      @avionnation3838 4 роки тому +2

      Integrity Productions I’m in the same situation but this video gave me hope

  • @angelajonescreative
    @angelajonescreative 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️
    I’m going through a similar period now where I am trying to make a living as a creative and this was so inspiring.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      best wishes on your journey. It's tough but very rewarding

  • @gracietarr9081
    @gracietarr9081 5 років тому +12

    Thanks so much for this!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  5 років тому +1

      thanks for your kind words! Stay creating and things will work out

  • @RebT87
    @RebT87 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! I am considering pursuing art as a full time career & needed to see this. Appreciate you taking the time to share your insights and tips. Happy New Year!!!

  • @nicolewood2849
    @nicolewood2849 4 роки тому +2

    Oh my god !!! That was really a sign of universe for you !!
    Thanks for sharing your experience! :) I’m so happy you are doing what you love and good at. I’m trying to do that too

  • @riccardosmith7902
    @riccardosmith7902 4 роки тому +90

    I've been made redundant this year from my car-cleaning job in Italy now i'm custom painting skateboards with an airbrush full-time , sales are slow, but i'm getting plenty of views of my artwork on ebay , instagram and the italian airbrush community on facebook which is a boost for me to keep going . hope the sales pick up soon lol

    • @chulo2135
      @chulo2135 4 роки тому +5

      Riccardo Smith KEEP GOINGGGGGG

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +9

      Plug your social medias. Ive been skating for over 10 years and I'd love to see your stuff!

    • @riccardosmith7902
      @riccardosmith7902 4 роки тому +4

      @@nuclearholocaustin i have a Facebook page called SHOKU Arte & Tavole were i post pictures of my work and skateboard decks for sale whenever I can. Thank you

    • @riccardosmith7902
      @riccardosmith7902 4 роки тому +2

      @@chulo2135 thank you. I'm giving everything i got in to my dream and passion

    • @Luna-ft8yh
      @Luna-ft8yh 4 роки тому +1

      Good luck

  • @michaelmounts741
    @michaelmounts741 5 років тому +15

    Your story is inspiring, thank you for taking the time to share it. How have things been going in the time since this video was made?

  • @BlueInkBullies
    @BlueInkBullies 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Been my struggle inside my head..... loved your video, pushed me forward! Thanks 😊

  • @davpea1
    @davpea1 3 роки тому

    I just subscribed. I stumbled across your videos and found what you said very inspiring. I’m an artist and have been toying with the idea of going full time into a business. Thank you for sharing your content I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos.

  • @intutivetarot7596
    @intutivetarot7596 5 років тому +5

    I love how straight forward, chilling with an artist style ya got going on. I subbed for the chill guy who likes art as much as me!

  • @beeep9157
    @beeep9157 4 роки тому +2

    I found this video at the right time. My 9-5 job jas been really dragging me down and I have not been motivated to work on art for about a month. I have been wanting to focus hard and become a fulltime artist in a couple of years, and this video has helped me re focus on my goals. thank you for the great video!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      Chantell Lary glad you liked it. Use any spare time you have to create. Even if you’re still working a different job, art will always be there to be that therapeutic escape

  • @thezenlens1526
    @thezenlens1526 2 роки тому

    This was a really genuine talk. Thanks so much for the inspiration and good luck on your professional art journey!

  • @TyeMartinchozNvessel
    @TyeMartinchozNvessel 2 роки тому

    This was sooooo inspirational!!!! Thank you for sharing... I needed to hear this!!!

  • @TurboBeads
    @TurboBeads 4 роки тому +3

    What a great story! Alot of us would love to be an artist full time! Put in the hard work and things may pay off!

  • @cocomelodramatic4252
    @cocomelodramatic4252 4 роки тому +3

    I really needed to see this video! 🙌🏽 definitely inspired

  • @mmhnma
    @mmhnma 4 роки тому

    This is really inspiring...I can relate. Keep pushing, love you work!

  • @alecedwards7174
    @alecedwards7174 4 роки тому +1

    I have been struggle with those same thoughts of how am I going go to make a living from my art.
    Your story is literally my sign now that I need to keep on making and pushing my craft. Much appreciate the inspiration!
    Double sign how your video from a year ago got in my news feed. 👌👌👌👌

  • @PixelPlasm
    @PixelPlasm 4 роки тому +4

    Omg I was searching for so LONG for this video! I searched "Storytime Etsy Packaging My Art Career" and every other variation I could think of n here you are. Very inspiring 🔥

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      I'm Happy you found what you're looking for. Thanks for checking out my vids!

  • @haroartistry
    @haroartistry 4 роки тому +4

    Your situation is litterally what I'm going through now, I work in a kitchen as well was promised different things and never followed through. Today I decided to make an Etsy shop and I think I'm going to go through with putting more effort towards my art. This was very inspiring thank you man!

  • @stephaniemclean2451
    @stephaniemclean2451 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this little snippet of your life - i'm absolutely stuck for words with what to do with myself right now!!

  • @allsmiles7218
    @allsmiles7218 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! Congratulations on taking that leap of faith, I did the same thing I left my job for Makeup Artistry and I love it!

  • @tarawillis1113
    @tarawillis1113 5 років тому +5

    I’m glad I found this. Lately I’ve been feeling like regular jobs are just not for me, so I started selling paintings again. It’s pretty slow right now but hopefully I can save up enough to be a full time artist.

    • @LilLadyAy
      @LilLadyAy 4 роки тому

      I hope you're selling well and enjoying what you're doing

  • @dionnakemp4291
    @dionnakemp4291 4 роки тому +3

    Watching this is so motivating. Thanks for sharing! :D

  • @Lazy.boy101
    @Lazy.boy101 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing,, keep doing what you love to do because we really need you in the world and love your art

  • @nothingtoprove2533
    @nothingtoprove2533 4 роки тому

    You're very inspiring to me, dude. Thanks for sharing your experience! Time to to get back to the drawing board.

  • @teenut197
    @teenut197 5 років тому +43

    Thank you for sharing your experience transitioning to full time artist! I’m in a similar position because I’ve been working in food service/management for about 3 1/2 years now. I’ve stopped making art for the past year or so and it feels awful. I’m currently giving myself some time to heal and get healthy on all levels so I can really start making art again. I hope to be as organized and grounded as you along the way! :)

  • @impactwrestlingamein
    @impactwrestlingamein 4 роки тому +4

    This has honestly inspired me so much! I’m currently working full time as a janitor and I hate it! I constantly wake up depressed and wanting to quit my job so bad. I decided to spend the whole of this year starting up my own Art and Skateboarding clothing brand which has launched, but business has gone slow so far and its really hard to make new products without money from sales. I have decided that next year I am going to fully work on improving my art skills and knowledge and work towards making art and designing clothes for a living and quit my job! I can’t wait! :D

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      heck yeah super awesome seeing other skateboarders finding my stuff!

  • @lucidmaya
    @lucidmaya 3 роки тому

    I love this video so much thank you for making it!!!! You are an inspiration and yes the universe totally has your back 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @valw7422
    @valw7422 4 роки тому +2

    This was so inspiring and honest. I'm so happy you took the plunge and used your gifts to benefit you!

  • @funnypicturescomics
    @funnypicturescomics 4 роки тому +5

    From one artist to another...I COMPLETEY kn

  • @RebeDrawsStuff
    @RebeDrawsStuff 4 роки тому +3

    I'm looking for a job just after I graduated from my MA. I'm not very motivated to send CVs at all but I recently found the motivation to keep on drawing and making videos.
    Thank you for sharing your story, I feel even more motivated to keep on going.

  • @DonnDadda87
    @DonnDadda87 4 роки тому +1

    Hey man, thanks for the words! I keep myself in this dilemma as well & watching you & truly listening is inspiring!... I believe that we are all born with a special gift & it's up to us to work it & scale it to something huge!!!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      I totally agree! I wish you the best of luck with whatever you're pursuing

  • @candyman02
    @candyman02 4 роки тому +1

    I really admire how u just kept believing in urself and knowing ur self worth and staying true to ur objective. This inspires me thank u austin

  • @HERESROE
    @HERESROE 4 роки тому +3

    Congrats to you bro. A lot of people don't know how hard it is to walk out on faith from a stable job that pays well. Really takes foresight and confidence in yourself. Good to see you took the big leap for independence.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      thank you! I dont know if ill do this forever but I'm enjoying it while it lasts

    • @HERESROE
      @HERESROE 4 роки тому

      No problem. At least you know you could do things on your own. ✊🏾

  • @PourYourArtOut
    @PourYourArtOut 4 роки тому +10

    THE DREAM!!!

  • @cactuskat3335
    @cactuskat3335 4 роки тому +1

    This makes me so hopeful right now. I have my first order ever that I need to ship and I landed on your page. Thank you for making this video!

  • @CoryMory
    @CoryMory 5 років тому +1

    So glad to see this. I've been working in a kitchen for seven years. Despite slacking off in recent years, art has always been my passion. Recently I've felt lost and struggled with direction. I've also went through some changes trying to spend more time on creating. I don't go to school I'm just working full time and this was very inspiring in that you've worked hard and eventually made it to a financially stable place despite going to school and working. I'm definitely going to buckle down and take my creation more seriously in hopes of similar success. Thank you

  • @lockheart619
    @lockheart619 4 роки тому +4

    I never even thought of putting my art out on Etsy, might just do that!

  • @menezesnatalia
    @menezesnatalia 5 років тому +3

    thanks for sharing your story :)

  • @andreasknutsson1270
    @andreasknutsson1270 4 роки тому

    Great video and very inspiring for a fellow aspiring artist as myself. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @chrystalj3532
    @chrystalj3532 4 роки тому +1

    You have no idea how much I needed to hear this. I’m happy you are doing so well.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you found meaning in this video. good luck with whatever you pursue

  • @Tetsuox9
    @Tetsuox9 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your success! I'm sorta in the same position with wanting to do art full time. I'm currently at a job that am not happy with. For as long as I remember art is all I wanted to do. This year I have really been ramping it up and trying to put in more time so I can do something similar to what your doing. I'd like to do commissions or sell my art one day when I am comfortable enough with it. And all I want to do is make a living. Just pay my bills, no need to be rich or the best. I don't want to go to a job I hate and be miserable always. Btw also from jersey...Old Bridge NJ
    Where are you from in jersey?

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      Im from the salem county area but I stay in Ocean City pretty often as well. Honestly thats the best mentality to have. I'm not rich at all but Im pretty happy that I've had the oppurtunity to do this fulltime

  • @Elena-Studio
    @Elena-Studio 4 роки тому +25

    This is where how the use of language is bad: "self-employment is dangerous". You're feeding that energy onto yourself and your business as well as others who watch your video or are influenced by you. This was made in 2019, but we should have an idea that we don't need to wait for money from someone else to receive financial abundance in our life. I'm planning to change this mindset for myself in 2020

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      very well said

    • @AshtasticAcrobat
      @AshtasticAcrobat 4 роки тому +3

      Absolutely Elena! Employment at the mercy of a corporation is even more dangerous. Think about all the folks that lost jobs and were laid off during Covid because it wasn’t sustainable. I feel if anything self employment and figuring out how you can make sustainable income that is recession proof is the true definition of sovereignty

  • @xprinceorcax
    @xprinceorcax 10 місяців тому +1

    This was so inspirational! I love seeing other artists talk about their journies to full time artists.

  • @himesightcreativestudios3490

    Inspirational. I appreciate your story and enjoyed watching the whole video.

  • @artstalker7706
    @artstalker7706 4 роки тому +3

    I am literally here packing my Etsy orders with the same thing constantly going through my head over weather I should make art my full time job when I see this video in my feed. I keep thinking I could be making a huge mistake if I quit my regular job, but I might regret my life if I don’t pursue art full time .
    After watching this, tbh, I still don’t know. But I’m glad I’m not alone.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      Track out your spending and see if your art income can cover all of it

  • @CamTheColossus
    @CamTheColossus 4 роки тому +3

    This is such an awesome journey you've shared. As a freelance graphic artist, it's very inspiring to hear success stories like this. I've just more recently started making a lot more art for myself and sharing on my IG and am planning on starting my own online store with original paintings, prints and stickers to start. Seeing this has definitely inspired me to keep pushing myself and some day join the ranks and become a full time, self employed artist. Thanks space! Subbed & followed on IG.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      heck yeah thank you! I wish you the best of luck with your pursuits

  • @matthewgoetzka8855
    @matthewgoetzka8855 3 роки тому

    The Universe is definitely conspiring to have you continue making art. Wow I'm glad you listened. It's really great to just listen to someone talk about their goals and to hear you say where you're going with such confidence. I believe you will have a Spvcecase superstore next to Target and Walmart haha, if it's really what you want. Thanks for sharing this man.

  • @jrbrandgoods9632
    @jrbrandgoods9632 4 роки тому

    Keep goin bro. Motivation right here!

  • @cheynicole3897
    @cheynicole3897 4 роки тому +3

    the universe is guiding you into art! trust the universe!

  • @LilLadyAy
    @LilLadyAy 4 роки тому +4

    I think I need to go back to art, which I loved and was pursuing before chronic illness and demanding shiftwork with passive aggressive coworkers came along, I have so many works unfinished and collecting dust.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +2

      You should definitely start working on them in your spare time!

    • @LilLadyAy
      @LilLadyAy 4 роки тому +2

      Started again today, began prepping what will be a jewelry box

  • @SweetArt360
    @SweetArt360 Рік тому

    This was nice and motivating, thank you. I'm in the process of learning and I'm trying to launch a business asap. ♥️

  • @isabellaweems3034
    @isabellaweems3034 4 роки тому +1

    this is so great, thanks for posting this!

  • @vincentisvintage6522
    @vincentisvintage6522 4 роки тому +3

    Oh man, I recently left my part time job that was stressing me out to focus on my art and I have been making money but it's starting to slow down and that brought my depression back and for days now I've been thinking "Oh god I'm an idiot what am I do I should just get a job again" I mean who knows, maybe for me in particular I should but hearing this made me at least hopeful that if I work at it harder I'll be able to make a brand name for myself. I know it takes time and it wont be easy but man after a while you get scared

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      I still question myself all the time. There's nothing wrong with going to a stable job to keep your mind sane. Idk if I'll do art forever but right now I'm just enjoying it while I can

  • @DeirdreJ_AutomationArchitect
    @DeirdreJ_AutomationArchitect 4 роки тому +23

    Don’t quit, and more importantly, don’t EVER listen to the critics. 😀

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +4

      Even if I stop doing this fulltime at some point, I'll never stop creating!

    • @laurameeks8653
      @laurameeks8653 4 роки тому +1

      Use criticism creatively, to get better at what you do. Don’t take it personally, use it to grow 💡

  • @stephaniegallantYT
    @stephaniegallantYT 4 роки тому +1

    Very inspiring. God bless you and hopefully it all continues to go well for you

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      Stephanie L I’m about 14 months in and it’s tough but worth it!

  • @sergioillus
    @sergioillus 4 роки тому +1

    You're so brave. Will check on your other videos!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      Please do! Im appreciative to everyone that watches this video but Id much rather have people checking out my actual creations haha

  • @Smiithrz
    @Smiithrz 4 роки тому +4

    You should read Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis, so you cat get comfortable with creative careers being okay. 👍🏻

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      Im going to write that down forsure and look into it. I love reading books on art, and business, and marketing

  • @guarddog318
    @guarddog318 4 роки тому +6

    The universe always provides... if you let it.

  • @jenna4678
    @jenna4678 4 роки тому +1

    This story spoke to me. Thank you. Thank you so much for sharing this. Instant subscribe and I’m about to go dive into your Etsy shop!!

  • @remithetalkingrat
    @remithetalkingrat 4 роки тому +1

    I needed to see this! Thank you so much for this message.

  • @seppoday
    @seppoday 4 роки тому +4

    I don't know why but i get good vibes from this video. Like a normal talk about your past. Most of those videos are like...stiff and fake.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      I have zero interest in playing a "personality" on youtube. I'm just being my self and if something comes from that, awesome.

  • @jaredtyler7842
    @jaredtyler7842 4 роки тому +3

    I wish :( I'm an artist with a bachelors degree but I have to pay rent. and, I work in a flower warehouse. :/ How did you do both?

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +2

      I saved up as much money as I could while working and built an audience that would keep me afloat before I stopped working

    • @jaredtyler7842
      @jaredtyler7842 4 роки тому

      Thank you for the reply, I read it weeks ago but never said thanks, and it was actually a really helpful answer! I feel like in this spot right now where my heart says art but life says work. Seeing people like you who merged those two things, having job doing what they love gives me hope. Reminds me that anything is possible! Thanks again for taking the time to reply. I wish I could ask you all the questions!

  • @svenwendisch2369
    @svenwendisch2369 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for your advice!
    Super cool that you Shared your Story.

  • @EsMeraldaBa
    @EsMeraldaBa 4 роки тому +1

    hey! thank you. this inspires me to believe more in my art and just put it out there.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      thanks for watching. You should def share your art with the world!

  • @ZCoreStudio
    @ZCoreStudio 4 роки тому +3

    sooo... quit your job if your art job doing really well & can cover up your full time paid job
    also some savings...
    and cut your expenses and grow up a farm if you can (learn it if you don't know how)

  • @purpleboye_
    @purpleboye_ 4 роки тому +19

    If I lived like you do for any amount of time I would have a mental breakdown

  • @nikolasflameart9750
    @nikolasflameart9750 4 роки тому +1

    @6:30 the good ole bait n switch! Awesome you're working for yourself now🤘

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much. They were forsure shady trying to pull that one over on me

  • @bethw5420
    @bethw5420 4 роки тому

    Thankyouuu so much for this video ✌🏼✨✌🏼I have always done a few commissions along side jobs and recently started painting throughout this lockdown. And you have inspired me to focus on this and hopefully follow my dreams and turn this into a business 💛✨

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching andI'm glad you got some motivation out of it. I wish you the best of luck with pursuing your creativity!

  • @mortalbaelien7707
    @mortalbaelien7707 4 роки тому +3

    “Buy my pins” lmao

  • @BarbaraAnne55
    @BarbaraAnne55 4 роки тому +3

    I never got a job after university. Min wage is not a job. Are you using Etsy Plus and the advertising too?

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      No I just use the regular platform. I market myself on socials and dont pay for ads at the moment

    • @BarbaraAnne55
      @BarbaraAnne55 4 роки тому

      Austin Robinson I market on socials as well however I am following people without really noting them since they follow or friend me. Gets a little weird

  • @katelove3977
    @katelove3977 4 роки тому +1

    Hey this is me. I also live in NJ! Wow this video is just me. Thank you so much for posting this.

  • @ArtistVAV
    @ArtistVAV 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Super inspiring and insightful 👌

  • @El-jf8fz
    @El-jf8fz 4 роки тому +9

    That thing that happened with the Uber driver, that sounds like something God does sometimes. Just that really random, kinda weird coincidence that helps you make a decision. Great video. Pins.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +4

      thanks for watching. I definitely think it was the universe sending me a message

  • @amermaidstudio
    @amermaidstudio 4 роки тому +15

    not just make a living, how do you deal with insurance health medical dental

    • @ryanalaska8570
      @ryanalaska8570 4 роки тому +3

      That was my thought. This guy looks like he is in his moms basement. He also looks like he's 19 to 22. Not the best advise to just drop everything and do art.
      I have 4 kids, I provide medical, dental, and the main source of income. Fighting depression I couldnt keep my head above water. Do art to do art. That's my rule. If you do it for money you will lose every time.

    • @amermaidstudio
      @amermaidstudio 4 роки тому

      @@ryanalaska8570 I wouldn't say basement it looks like a bedroom of some sort

    • @samjaneczek9570
      @samjaneczek9570 4 роки тому +5

      Clearly if you have 4 children and have to provide for them, then this isn't for you. It's not for everyone in fact.

    • @laurameeks8653
      @laurameeks8653 4 роки тому +1

      RyanAlaska you can keep making art for you and your family! Art skills are used everywhere; you can fill your life and home with art! I’m 56 and my kids are grown, house is paid for, now I can start my next adventure in creativity for others, I’m teaching art after learning (on the side) all these years and looking forward to living more artly 💜

  • @BobettaRossetta
    @BobettaRossetta 4 роки тому +2

    This video is literally a sign from the universe for me to start. For many reasons. Too many synchronicities in this video for me to ignore. Thank you and congratulations on your success!

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +1

      thank ya. I'm far from my goal but I'm hanging in there and working towards something bigger each day

  • @lauramazonaite1055
    @lauramazonaite1055 4 роки тому

    Very inspiring! Keep up good work 👍

  • @bam3358
    @bam3358 4 роки тому +3

    This whole video I’m thinking you’re a Virgo and now I’m 12 minutes in and you’re talking about organization and I’m like ok this is a Virgo lol

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +5

      Im actually an aries. Have a lot of virgo's around me though!

    • @bam3358
      @bam3358 4 роки тому

      Austin Robinson virgo moon?

  • @velgregory
    @velgregory 4 роки тому +3

    “I should quit playing around and go get a real job >_>”
    YaDaddy: “Cha-¢HiNg!!!”

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +3

      HAHAHAHAHAHA. It's been months since I made this video and I honestly forgot that someone wrote that as a their shipping info, but now I'm laughing so hard at that memory

  • @jamesli5823
    @jamesli5823 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. This is inspiring.

  • @willowpillow5432
    @willowpillow5432 4 роки тому +1

    WOW. Love that you're doing this.

  • @ikonora
    @ikonora 4 роки тому +13

    The subliminal message creeped me out, please don't do that again LOLLLLLL. jk *reads a lot about conspiracy theories*

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому

      There's quite a few funny ones in a lot of my videos. I always like when people find them

    • @shayannesmith3953
      @shayannesmith3953 3 роки тому

      Where was it?

    • @shayannesmith3953
      @shayannesmith3953 3 роки тому +2

      Ei Renata, em qual minuto aparece a mensagem subliminal?

  • @Gothikah
    @Gothikah 4 роки тому +4

    Strange how a bunch of these videos, randomly pop up on my recommended, while im trying to become a fulltime artist XD

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +3

      the algorithm knows....

    • @JRBCubed
      @JRBCubed 4 роки тому

      Freakin same. Been working in a kitchen for 6 years now, sick of it. Good luck to you!!!

  • @AweSam1223
    @AweSam1223 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this. I really needed to hear it! I've been wanting to start my own art biz for soo long but I work so much and am afraid to take time off to work on my art. I really appreciate what you did and creating this video😊

  • @danapaintsstuff
    @danapaintsstuff 4 роки тому +1

    This was super inspirational, thanks for sharing! :D

  • @SebastianSeanCrow
    @SebastianSeanCrow 4 роки тому +19

    Idk if you believe in this but a lot of this sounds like divine intervention lol

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  4 роки тому +9

      I definitely believe in the universe guiding you to where it wants you and stepping in when you veer off the path

    • @EsMeraldaBa
      @EsMeraldaBa 4 роки тому +1

      right? felt the same

  • @OFFTOROADVLOG
    @OFFTOROADVLOG 5 років тому +3

    Is that PewDiepie? Hehe nice video inspiring.

    • @nuclearholocaustin
      @nuclearholocaustin  5 років тому +1

      Thank you my G! Make sure you stick around the channel, I have a ton of exciting news coming later this week!

    • @OFFTOROADVLOG
      @OFFTOROADVLOG 5 років тому +1

      @@nuclearholocaustin okay bro

  • @healthwealthharmony4113
    @healthwealthharmony4113 4 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful and inspiring. Thanks for the advice- it was very timely!!!

  • @JustWaterPipes_
    @JustWaterPipes_ 2 роки тому

    This video helped me out alot. Watching this at 2 AM and I got work at 9. I gotta keep the day job for awhile. But thank you. A lot. You helped me here