I'm having some trouble starting an art business. In the country where I live, they created several laws that make it difficult for me to sell my art, no matter how hard I try to get the necessary documents, I find myself with another obstacle.😟
Same here, like all the taxes and licences you have to take care of, even if you just want to try yourself out for a bit, you just need to fully jump right into all of that costs. On top of that, at least where I live, you aren't even allowed by your employer to start a business while also working at their company :c
Thanks so much for sharing!! My goal for 2023 is to work on getting my art out there and having multiple sources of income. I am a Graphic Designer at a major company that designs licensed graphic apparel, but I've really been itching to create my own personal art for others to enjoy. This advice is so helpful and inspiring! 😸🍓🐸💖
Started my business about 5 months and make small business goals for myself, so when I achieve them it feels big! It always keeps me encouraged! Watching videos like your channel and many other great artist always makes me feel encouraged too. Because they not only show the best times but they also show the reality and the bad times when it comes to running an art business.
Thank you so much for the advice! I watch a lot of the same art youtubers too. It is hard starting out at first. I'm still just at the beginning of my art journey. Your suggestion about setting smaller goals first as well as long term goals is great. I will do that. I am relearning art and improving my skills still. Also, digital art is harder for me too. I will do my best to use all your helpful advice. Thanks again! (Your cat meowing in the back was cute. Lol)
Thank you so much for making an updated video on this stuff!❣️ I couldn’t agree more with the UA-cam part, I was so scared to start but it’s actually so fun!
Thank you so much for all the info Paloma! I am hoping to open my sticker/print store at the beginning of the new year and I’ve been having second thoughts about everything, but you’ve made it all a lot less daunting :)
Thank you so much for the video! I am tackling my business idea now and am working on growing my UA-cam channel as well. Good luck to everyone who's trying to get their businesses off the ground ☺️
Thank you so much, Paloma! ❤ You don't know how much I needed this video! Not only you're a talented artist, you're also an amazing person! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart 😽🌻
Absolutely living for this channel!!! I just found your channel today and I adore your content and how you teach us! Totally binging! Keep up the great work! Subscribed! ❤
Loved this video! I just got back into UA-cam this year and am feeling so happy to have found a platform and a path for my art career! Great to see all the places and ways to get income! 🥰
Thank you SO much for being transparent and such a beautiful soul! This is giving me so much motivation and inspiration. Love you Paloma! I’ve been running my small business for close to two years and I recently just got 15 orders this past weekend and now I’m like OK it’s time to set these goals and really branch out! So I know have my Patreon and I’m working on an online shop other than Etsy! The hardest part for me is getting a following :/ because the algorithms ahhhaha but I’m trying to post more and more and get my foot in the door. I can taste making more $$$ and friends in the future! You have been one of my main inspirations. I see that it’s possible, and although a lot of people (including my parents) see being a full time artist as a risk, I am SO ready to be happy and challenged by what I love :) THANK YOU!!!
I would just like to add that I sell my stickers wholesale and the general rule of thumb is Wholesale is Costs x2 and then selling it yourself is wholesale price x2. So for me a 50 cent sticker is $1 each for wholesale.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm also an artist and have my shop, but I still can't make it really work. I do my best, I love what I'm doing and I put my heart in all my stickers and posters, but my dream is to do it full time :) I lack of marketing skills, I guess...
Sadly, when I first started, I did ask around for recommendations, tips or guidance I was told that local vendors/artists do not like it when other vendors/artists ask anything about manufacturing or help/recommendations, that it is considered taboo and they do not like it. I had people get extremely offended by me asking ig they had a recommendation for a starting point om where to find reputable manufacturers.
i think manufacturing can be a touchier subject for some people, which i do understand because it's hard work finding the perfect manu so i always respect artist's boundaries. but i think when it comes to asking about how to apply to an art market or who to speak to for that, more often than not people are glad to help! i'm so sorry you experienced that
thank you so much for sharing your journey, and for providing so much insightful advice!! as an aspiring artist, i love watching your videos and learning from you...thank you so much!
Wow I really appreciate this video it was very elaborate.Thanks for sharing ❤ your advice!! I am a painter and felt really confused on where to begin, and this gave me a good idea.
Thank you!! I have been meaning to find a video like this, and thank you so much for providing all of us the information and tips for having a small shop!
Aren’t you annoyed that it seems like every illustrator tend to get 100K supporters in like the start of the year? So secret is: the more viral art you do the luckier you’ll get. Sheesh
Can u do a tutorial about shipping and handling the product it will really help me a lot specially i want to know more about shipping internationally. I have Dyslexia so i am finding it hard this process shipping and handling so i need help in that and I haven’t found anyone that can help me in this process to explain with details i find that information enters my brain and sticks when i visualize things when i am shown the process step by step. I really at a loss right now and i am confused 😩i really need help in this area. I will really appreciate if u can do a video tutorial explaining step by step
This is giving me motivation to work on my art again and try to be an artist fulltime...I've been VERY inconsistent with UA-cam. But I recently bought a tripod for my phone (so I can do random shots more easily). I also want to stream art on twitch!
Wow I have the same camera and use a RODE mic and it requires a battery. I’m gonna try the mic that comes with the camera since it sounds so good on your vid and save the battery waste!
thanks so much for this vid! it came to me at a really good time ^^ have been trying to find the last push to just start on some thing! the yt encouragement was super cute!! thank you, genuinely😊🌟♥️☘
Great video. So informative and genuine. I’m waaaay older than you, but your points are all still valid…especially about just getting out there. So yeah, I think I will 😀
Having a YT channel with good amount of subscribers has a big impact for the exposure of an artst's shop. I am camera shy.... so it's a struggle for me to find other ways to promote myself. I'm keeping an art blog and an IG for many years but the nymber of viewers didn't improve much 🤣😅
definitely!! like i said in the video youtube is probably the hardest to get into just because it’s so different from any other social media and it takes a ton of practice
That beret is everything 😍. Thanks so much for this video, I’ve been hoping to make a living from illustration, embroidery and crochet but I worry I’m a.) Not good enough and b.) too old (I’m 29!)
a.) you are good enough and the more u practice the more confident in ur skills you’ll become! b.) u r NEVER too old!! in fact most artists in my community are 27+ :)
You’re never too old! Honestly if a 67 year old made stickers and pins, I’d support them out of awe. It’s like that cute Grandma that plays Animal Crossing! We love her!
My room has such bad lighting, it’s the bane of my art existence rn !!! One window with a tree right outside AND the lights in my bedroom are yellow and the walls are off white. Help me lighting gods!!!
How long does it take to usually get a decent following. I’ve just started but I don’t want to get discouraged because I’m not getting the attention I feel I need to get business’s
Thanks for the tips!! ❤ would love to start a Patreon, especially a sticker tier because I LOVE designing those, but I'm super afraid I'll only lose money 🥺 I have almost 1k followers on my main platform but I don't think that is enough for that step, sigh
i think starting a patreon with only digital rewards first would be great for you! once you hit about 30-50 patrons i think you could start that sticker tier if you hand make them :)
I’m struggling w transitioning to digital bc I’m trying to find somewhere or something to teach about using layers and color effects and different alterations.
@@palomathepeach oh I have invested in basics classes online but literally that’s all they are- the absolute basics and I already know the absolute basics and tools I need maybe I guess a class considered intermediate if none of the basics are teaching effects (CSP)
Do you have an opinion of patreon vs ko-fi? Because I know that patreon takes a portion of the income from the creators and ko-fi also created a membership thing recently.
so about half of what patreon takes is sales tax and they remit for you which is honestly super nice. ko fi doesn’t have any sort of tax collecting so for now id still prefer patreon
Lessons and courses will not replace a lot of practice. Yes, learning is important. But it is necessary to consolidate the material in practice. Otherwise, you can be a good theoretician, but not be able to do anything in practice 😅
Thank you for the video, it's very inspiring ! I've got a question : can we start a small business at a young age, without being an adult, or is it better to wait ?
i think it’s probably best to wait and discover yourself as a person. you have tons of time and you’re lucky you realized you want to do this at such a young age! keep practicing, learning and doing research :)
I'm having some trouble starting an art business. In the country where I live, they created several laws that make it difficult for me to sell my art, no matter how hard I try to get the necessary documents, I find myself with another obstacle.😟
im sorry :( i wish i could help! i only know about doing this in the US
I don’t know if this would help or not but would using printful or redbubble help get around that?
May I ask what is printful and redbubble?
Same here, like all the taxes and licences you have to take care of, even if you just want to try yourself out for a bit, you just need to fully jump right into all of that costs. On top of that, at least where I live, you aren't even allowed by your employer to start a business while also working at their company :c
Where do people live????
Thanks so much for sharing!! My goal for 2023 is to work on getting my art out there and having multiple sources of income. I am a Graphic Designer at a major company that designs licensed graphic apparel, but I've really been itching to create my own personal art for others to enjoy. This advice is so helpful and inspiring! 😸🍓🐸💖
Started my business about 5 months and make small business goals for myself, so when I achieve them it feels big! It always keeps me encouraged! Watching videos like your channel and many other great artist always makes me feel encouraged too. Because they not only show the best times but they also show the reality and the bad times when it comes to running an art business.
This was honestly so helpful and I’ve been selling my art for a while now! I do well on etsy but not enough to be my full time gig. Thanks so much❤
thanks for this video paloma, it was really interesting to watch!!
Thank you so much for the advice! I watch a lot of the same art youtubers too. It is hard starting out at first. I'm still just at the beginning of my art journey. Your suggestion about setting smaller goals first as well as long term goals is great. I will do that. I am relearning art and improving my skills still. Also, digital art is harder for me too. I will do my best to use all your helpful advice. Thanks again!
(Your cat meowing in the back was cute. Lol)
It would definitely be easier to start a business if you already have 100,000 subscribers!
omg salem had so many thoughts on this topic too hahaha
Thank you so much for making an updated video on this stuff!❣️ I couldn’t agree more with the UA-cam part, I was so scared to start but it’s actually so fun!
Thank you so much for all the info Paloma! I am hoping to open my sticker/print store at the beginning of the new year and I’ve been having second thoughts about everything, but you’ve made it all a lot less daunting :)
Using your time intentionally is the big one! So much great advice in this video, thank you 🙂
Thank you so much for the video! I am tackling my business idea now and am working on growing my UA-cam channel as well. Good luck to everyone who's trying to get their businesses off the ground ☺️
Thank you so much, Paloma! ❤
You don't know how much I needed this video! Not only you're a talented artist, you're also an amazing person!
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart 😽🌻
Thank you so much for sharing your journey & advice ♥️ you are the one that truly inspired me to finally take my art more seriously so thank you
Absolutely living for this channel!!! I just found your channel today and I adore your content and how you teach us! Totally binging! Keep up the great work! Subscribed! ❤
Loved this video! I just got back into UA-cam this year and am feeling so happy to have found a platform and a path for my art career! Great to see all the places and ways to get income! 🥰
Thank you SO much for being transparent and such a beautiful soul! This is giving me so much motivation and inspiration. Love you Paloma! I’ve been running my small business for close to two years and I recently just got 15 orders this past weekend and now I’m like OK it’s time to set these goals and really branch out! So I know have my Patreon and I’m working on an online shop other than Etsy! The hardest part for me is getting a following :/ because the algorithms ahhhaha but I’m trying to post more and more and get my foot in the door. I can taste making more $$$ and friends in the future! You have been one of my main inspirations. I see that it’s possible, and although a lot of people (including my parents) see being a full time artist as a risk, I am SO ready to be happy and challenged by what I love :) THANK YOU!!!
Excellent advice, Paloma, very inspiring & helpful! Thank you! ✨💛🌼
I would just like to add that I sell my stickers wholesale and the general rule of thumb is Wholesale is Costs x2 and then selling it yourself is wholesale price x2. So for me a 50 cent sticker is $1 each for wholesale.
yes! i haven’t gotten into wholesale yet but it’s something i want to explore
Thank you so much for this video! I'm also an artist and have my shop, but I still can't make it really work. I do my best, I love what I'm doing and I put my heart in all my stickers and posters, but my dream is to do it full time :) I lack of marketing skills, I guess...
trust me marketing is HARD! I think that’s what I struggle the most with
@@palomathepeach oh, thank you so much! That actually sounds encouraging - the fact that you understand and feel similar
your videos are always full of wisdom, BIG THANK YOU!! 🥺
Gotta love the kitty video bomb. Thanks for the chuckle! Oh, and I love your down-to-earth approach to just doing the damn thing.
Thank you for the informational video 🙏
Sadly, when I first started, I did ask around for recommendations, tips or guidance I was told that local vendors/artists do not like it when other vendors/artists ask anything about manufacturing or help/recommendations, that it is considered taboo and they do not like it. I had people get extremely offended by me asking ig they had a recommendation for a starting point om where to find reputable manufacturers.
Thank you for this video.
i think manufacturing can be a touchier subject for some people, which i do understand because it's hard work finding the perfect manu so i always respect artist's boundaries. but i think when it comes to asking about how to apply to an art market or who to speak to for that, more often than not people are glad to help! i'm so sorry you experienced that
Thank you for this video! From Argentina here, I always love watching your videos it’s really inspiring ❤️
Thank you for sharing your tips! Fellow newish artist here so really glad you shared how you can make money as an artist. ❤
Salem was so cute omg
Great advice thank you so much for making this video 🥰
thank you so much for sharing your journey, and for providing so much insightful advice!! as an aspiring artist, i love watching your videos and learning from you...thank you so much!
Wow I really appreciate this video it was very elaborate.Thanks for sharing ❤ your advice!! I am a painter and felt really confused on where to begin, and this gave me a good idea.
This was so useful and gave me some confidence or bravery to go forward and not to give up 🥰 thanky you so much for it ❤️😘
Thank you so much for the tips!! It’s so sweet that you don’t mind sharing your journey and helpful tips!! ❤
Thank you!! I have been meaning to find a video like this, and thank you so much for providing all of us the information and tips for having a small shop!
Aren’t you annoyed that it seems like every illustrator tend to get 100K supporters in like the start of the year? So secret is: the more viral art you do the luckier you’ll get. Sheesh
Can u do a tutorial about shipping and handling the product it will really help me a lot specially i want to know more about shipping internationally. I have Dyslexia so i am finding it hard this process shipping and handling so i need help in that and I haven’t found anyone that can help me in this process to explain with details i find that information enters my brain and sticks when i visualize things when i am shown the process step by step. I really at a loss right now and i am confused 😩i really need help in this area. I will really appreciate if u can do a video tutorial explaining step by step
sure! i can do a pack with me video :)
Very helpful video, I’m a new subscriber 😊
This is giving me motivation to work on my art again and try to be an artist fulltime...I've been VERY inconsistent with UA-cam. But I recently bought a tripod for my phone (so I can do random shots more easily). I also want to stream art on twitch!
I also was very inconsistent and I am wondering if algorithm destroyed my channel or maybe there's a hope :P
@@glimpseofsol is sure if you start posting consistently, the algorithm will pick it up again c: there's hope!
@@Delphadae I hope so!
thank you for this video and sharing your experience. this is very helpful for beginners.
Wow I have the same camera and use a RODE mic and it requires a battery. I’m gonna try the mic that comes with the camera since it sounds so good on your vid and save the battery waste!
thanks so much for this vid! it came to me at a really good time ^^ have been trying to find the last push to just start on some thing! the yt encouragement was super cute!! thank you, genuinely😊🌟♥️☘
Great video. So informative and genuine. I’m waaaay older than you, but your points are all still valid…especially about just getting out there. So yeah, I think I will 😀
Thank you so much for sharing and encouragement. Wish you the best!
Having a YT channel with good amount of subscribers has a big impact for the exposure of an artst's shop. I am camera shy.... so it's a struggle for me to find other ways to promote myself. I'm keeping an art blog and an IG for many years but the nymber of viewers didn't improve much 🤣😅
definitely!! like i said in the video youtube is probably the hardest to get into just because it’s so different from any other social media and it takes a ton of practice
That beret is everything 😍. Thanks so much for this video, I’ve been hoping to make a living from illustration, embroidery and crochet but I worry I’m a.) Not good enough and b.) too old (I’m 29!)
a.) you are good enough and the more u practice the more confident in ur skills you’ll become! b.) u r NEVER too old!! in fact most artists in my community are 27+ :)
You’re never too old! Honestly if a 67 year old made stickers and pins, I’d support them out of awe. It’s like that cute Grandma that plays Animal Crossing! We love her!
this is so helpful thank you!! :-)
This is kinda random but I'd love to see another updated digital drawing video!
super super helpful Paloma! Thank you so much. :)
It was SO helpful! thank you so much
Awesome information! Thank you.
Figuring out shipping can be such a hassle sometimes, especially since everything,even stamps are going up in price😑
great video! super informative-thank you 💕 I subscribed :).
My room has such bad lighting, it’s the bane of my art existence rn !!! One window with a tree right outside AND the lights in my bedroom are yellow and the walls are off white.
Help me lighting gods!!!
Salem 🥰
Great content
How long does it take to usually get a decent following. I’ve just started but I don’t want to get discouraged because I’m not getting the attention I feel I need to get business’s
Do u have a tip for making an income (even if it's small) for ppl eho dont really want to share art online? (Cause of anxiety and AI?'
Thanks for the tips!! ❤ would love to start a Patreon, especially a sticker tier because I LOVE designing those, but I'm super afraid I'll only lose money 🥺 I have almost 1k followers on my main platform but I don't think that is enough for that step, sigh
i think starting a patreon with only digital rewards first would be great for you! once you hit about 30-50 patrons i think you could start that sticker tier if you hand make them :)
by any chance do you know when its the best day of the week to open pre-orders?
Hi, I´m from Argentina and I love your videos, could you tell me what app did you use for digital art when you started?
i love your videos! Where is your green tv stand from??
does shipping art to your customers reveal your address? I don't want strangers to know my address when I ship my art to them.
Lmao practice. Great advice.
I’m struggling w transitioning to digital bc I’m trying to find somewhere or something to teach about using layers and color effects and different alterations.
i would definitely look for a basics class on the drawing program u use!
@@palomathepeach oh I have invested in basics classes online but literally that’s all they are- the absolute basics and I already know the absolute basics and tools I need maybe I guess a class considered intermediate if none of the basics are teaching effects (CSP)
Do you have an opinion of patreon vs ko-fi? Because I know that patreon takes a portion of the income from the creators and ko-fi also created a membership thing recently.
so about half of what patreon takes is sales tax and they remit for you which is honestly super nice. ko fi doesn’t have any sort of tax collecting so for now id still prefer patreon
Lessons and courses will not replace a lot of practice. Yes, learning is important. But it is necessary to consolidate the material in practice. Otherwise, you can be a good theoretician, but not be able to do anything in practice 😅
Thank you for the video, it's very inspiring ! I've got a question : can we start a small business at a young age, without being an adult, or is it better to wait ?
i think it’s probably best to wait and discover yourself as a person. you have tons of time and you’re lucky you realized you want to do this at such a young age! keep practicing, learning and doing research :)
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wait then what was that abt notion being super helpful bc taking handwritten notes was uncomfortable xD
it used to work for me but with how busy i’ve been the last few months (school work plus raising a puppy) i need something that is extremely quick
thumbnail be like "working as 𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓼𝓽"
thank you for this video paloma
i loved this! Thank you for sharing! Your illustration are truly inspiring!💙