Ive just turned 21, about to graduate after 4 years studying business. Creating art has always been my passion. However, 4 years ago, i wasnt brave enough to choose art school cause i didnt believe art can earn me a living. Now i cannot deny how much i love art and i cant work as an employee doing the same robotic stuff day by day. This video really helped me sketch my way of going forward and do what i love. Thank you so much ^^
well, with your studies in business you may have one component on your hands which a lot of artists lack: sense and knowledge for business. When you go to art school, you learn the creative side but not the business side of things. So, having either the one or the other, is a good thing ^^
@@Nonorama definitely, business and marketing are arguably more important than godlike art skills but still, you need substance (skills + personality) to keep people coming
I was in the same position as you. I worked as a project assistant for over two years and i was miserable. But it was that job that made me see that i cannot live doing that all day every day. I was going home and drawing to escape and thinking i would do that all day and all night and not feel bad if it didnt bring me any money. And i felt so stupid for not studying what really was my inclination. I wanted a useful diploma but in the end it did absolutely nothing for me.
I've been translating this video out loud for my brother, who is an artist and doesn't speak English. We both find your video very useful and informative, thank you very much.
Why do I love the art community? Zero negative comments. Thanks you for this, your voice calmed me down and the entire video was informative. Now I feel like I have a more realistic view of my future as an artist
that is absolute true!!! i was.. i was willing to be a scientist because when i was younger i was told that becoming an artist would lead me to hunger haha. so i decided to follow a dream of being a scientist...but they are...so selfcentered and selfish and ...negative... it drived me reallly insane... i find really hard to finish my master thesis... because i was so .... sad because i saw that reality ...then i came again to be an artist... and now i find this video where she helps us to not die from hunger. I really love art community...full of true love...
Thank you so much for sharing all of this information it is really helpful! Also, I felt such a sense of relief when you said you work 4-6 hour days. This is about how much I work as well and I'm so used to seeing other artists saying they work for 10+ hours a day...and It makes me feel like I'm not working hard enough. I try to work for more hours, but things just start to become stressful and not fun. So it's nice knowing there's another artist/youtuber that works about the same hours as me. ^u^ Oh also, I'm not a mom, but I am the oldest of 9 siblings...so I'm like a second mom. Haha
omg haha you too are the oldest, is hard, right? we can achieve it to become an artist. I didn´t practice that much :( I´ll try harder thank you for getting me motivated thank you
This is seriously the best video I have seen on how to make a living as an artist. It focuses not just on the basics and practicalities, but also the authenticity and personal growth involved in pursuing a career. Thank you so much for the inspiring and helpful information ❤️
Thank you. I'm 15 and want to be an artist. I've been looking around everywhere to find what it's really like to be an artist from a financial standpoint.
Total respect for you, sharing this level of information openly. I'm retired, so it's not something I need right now, but I know great content when I see it. Bravo. I guarantee you've helped many on their journeys. 👏👏👏
Can I just say how much me and my newborn baby appreciate how soft your voice is in your videos . I can’t stand yelling videos . Like bro I’m right here stop yelling at me ! Lol 😂
They do be yelling though. But even if I turn the valume of her video all the way up, no offense to her but her voice is still going to make me sleepy.
Watching your video affirmed a statement by Brian Rutenberg:- “Don’t wait to be inspired so you can be creative in your work ... work and stay open to inspiration arising from your process of creativity.”
Thank you for doing this video. It's rare that people are so sincere about how they make money. When Covid struck it took out both my in person teaching and wedding invitations business and I was forced to move my teaching online to Skillshare. It was a steep learning curve, but I am about to publish my second class and your video is giving me hope. I only need to make enough to pay my studio rent because our apartment is too small to have my stuff at home. Luckily my husband makes enough for our immediate needs. So thanks again ❤️
I am watching this to learn so I can help my mom grow a bigger audience. She is 62 years old and has been trying to promote her artwork for decades, tonight she shared to me how depressed and tired she is. Mother’s Day was yesterday and she didn’t feel as happy as she used to be. Thank you for sharing your honesty, and sincerity through this video. You are doing great and I hope I can inspire my mom to keep trying!
Thank you so much for posting this video. I recently just started my art business journey. I have only been doing this for about a month, and I have no prior knowledge of how I can make this a reality for myself. I have been lost with odds and ends jobs, and coming from a family with not much money I couldn't afford to go to college. I am currently unemployed and trying to make ends meet. My friends and family say they love and enjoy my artwork, but I haven't found to have as much support as I thought I had. (in terms of actually buying my art or requesting commissions, sharing my art to others). Which has been difficult for me. This video perked up my spirits and gave me more motivation to continue trying. I know it can be rough, and sometimes you just have to find what works best for you, and also have friends and family who support you. I still haven't figured out what I need to do first in order to grow my following and grow as an artist, but hopefully with time I will get somewhere. Thanks again so much!~
I’m an old artist that never really went full time into living of art.... need more courage I guess :/ . Now I’m pregnant and waiting a September baby too :3 hoping I can still manage time to art, my job (graphic designer), and being a mummy. Thanks for sharing your experience, is really useful. Now I won’t think about art as a work, I’ll just have fun with it :D
This was the most helpful video about this subject, thank you!! My plan is to open an online shop by the end of 2021 and anxiety hits every time I think about the money aspect 😅
This is such A VALUABLE VIDEO and it's amazing how chill and calming it is at the same time, like just listening to a friend chat but that friend is an amazing sage but super nonchalant about it. My mind is so blown and my heart is so comforted. Thank you for creating this!
@ beawilderment You put so well into words my exact feelings! I agree wholeheartedly. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time! What a blessing!!
Hello Arleesha, Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Your video came up my feed just when I was thinking about how can I grow and progress in my art career. I am a relatively 'new' artist only 1-year-old but I am fortunate to have my audience on one of my social media sites supporting me as a person and for my work. While 2020 did not see any promising monetary gains, but I did have several milestones and a couple of awards that I can add to my list of achievements. I guess the difficult part is monetizing your passion into something that is sustainable. It is not as quick as you have said in your video, about getting money fast like a regular job, but rather, it is a slow and steady pace with a lot of patience. While I do not have to deal with taxes (as I live in a tax-free country) I need to deal with other matters such as getting good and proper art supplies. As of now, I am still operating on my savings but the need to start seeing a proper steady income stream is pressing. While it is manageable for now, I hope that 2021 will see a better year for me in terms of growth and sustainability. The part where you said about, 'people supporting you as a person', I've experienced that and it does make a difference in just having people to click Like on your posts versus supporting you by buying your work. You have inspired me to strive on and also given me some ideas that I would very much like to explore in the future. Thank you once again for making this video and for guiding us 😊🙏✨🎈
I’m not even to the middle of your video and wanted to say thank you. My 19 year old daughter is learning about the business side of art and when she walked in, I told her the two of you have similar art interests. She lit up and had me send her the link. I have subscribed and I hope she will too.
Arleesha, you are such a breath of fresh air.Thank you for this video. My fave parts: Sincere + Honest, Active +Passive income, Start slow + build following. I intend to slowly start this process as you have recommended. Bless you in your journey. I appreciate you and your help.
this was the craziest synchronization. up until you showed the stickers, I had no idea who you were, youtube recommended you to me. i really enjoyed listening to you and planned on checking more videos out until I realised WHO YOU WERE! I have seen your art everywhere I looked, I have checked you on instagram on countless of times, pinterest.. you name it. never had an idea you were also active here. just wow. i love when this happens
Your voice is sooo soothing! This video is just helpful. I'm from Philippines and it's quiet challenging how to build my art business which I just started 3 weeks ago. I am a mom of two and have very limited time to even paint and make video for youtube to build my community. Whew, I started painting AGAIN to relieve stress from postpartum and the pandemic. It's harder than I thought, but honestly still enjoys it. Thank goodness I saw your video, to focus more on learning and enjoying what I love than having money. That hits me. My family needs my financial support and I can't find a way to support it that I know can excel. I can relate much to you and I feel you can understand me coz I'm a mom of two babies (1 y.o and 2y.o) Crazy gap. Haha... Thank you so much!
If your painting you start running out of room. But in all seriousness. You can keep a piece you really like. Usually it fades, its ok to keep a few though.
I feel this! I painted a large painting I loved and was offered $350 for it randomly when I was showing it and I didn’t know how to react I was 18 and ended up turning the guy down and lying that it was already sold to someone else. I still have it in my house to this day. But then I sold my frist piece to a complete stranger and to know my art had a home in someone’s house made me feel so excited. So maybe focus on that excited feeling for it to live in someone’s home.
Ahhhh me too! I want to make money as an artist, but it’s so hard to know how. Especially because I’m still struggling with balancing my schoolwork and uploading to social medias 😅 I find these personal videos so informative :)
First, my artist friend sent this to me and I am so thankful to him for it (Jeremey Lampkin.) I LOVE that you mention how all artists are coworkers. I constantly tell other artists we are in this TOGETHER and need t support each other, although I often find that falls on deaf ears... And most importantly, thank you for sharing all of your advice and your journey with helpful graphs and prices and for crunching the numbers for us. I personally have banging my head against the wall over Patreon and realize after watching this that I should just let that go and focus my efforts elsewhere for now. Thanks for all the work you put into making this video!
This video was like listening to a big sister. This is the first video I have watched of you and I had subscribed within the first 5 minutes. Thank you for being so transparent and real about your experiences. Me starting out as an artist found this extremely helpful and reassuring Thank you X 100
Whenever I get in the fever of following a path that guarantees sells I come to your videos to get me back in the mood of peace and to remind me that I will find my own path if I give myself time. You are like my medication in that sense, so thank you
Love this video! There’s an influx of UA-camrs and UA-cam artists honestly discussing their income openly. It’s so awesome and encouraging. I felt like I could really relate to you when you talked about want to enjoy what you’re doing so you invest money in your art even if it seems like more than you should. I’m a very small artist and have struggled with saving vs investing in growing my art “business”. You’re right though, you have to enjoy what you’re doing, it’s ok to spend money on stuff other than housing/bills/food (within reason). Spending a little extra on your passion just enriched your life instead of your bank account. Thanks for this video, it’s really encouraging 🙏🏻👏🏻
This is hands down the best video on the subject I have ever seen. The main reason it appeals to me personally is how chill and honest you are about it. I don't want jets, islands, or million dollar cars like all the other chaps display quite...sadly. I also know nothing good happens fast, only bad things happen fast(fender benders, toast butter side down, etc). Any success you have garnered is earned, and I truly hope you continue. I was just trying to learn a bit more about watercolour because it's the hardest medium I've tried so far, thank you for the really super cool bonus. :)
Wow! What a comprehensive explanation. You didn't leave any leaf unturned! It is good to see another mom as a professional artist. I have 4 kids and have been illustrating for several years. Also, I like your friendly sounding voice! I'm going to go check out your other videos now!
As a starting artist with great anxiety about career, this really changed my perspective on sharing my work and building community. Thank you Arleesha for the great video!
I've watched a lot of art videos, mainly to find ways to get myself started with my art, because I hate anything with self-promotion and marketing, but I know it's impossible to avoid it if you want to make a living with art. But so far your video has been the only one that actually talks about the right things that I was looking to get an insight on. Usually most of the videos I've seen seem to have the right title, but then they talk about things that are so around the bush or just ignoring the very important facts that would actually help people have an understanding of things. So thank you so much!! I can't stress this enough. Your video was a big big help and you're a lovely person in every way, just by how you communicate with your audience.
This is probably the most useful video on earning money as an artist. I love that you’ve given a full breakdown of how much you’ve made from each revenue stream. I’d love to see a how to video on how to create a successful/popular skillshare video as I’m looking to do some of those as I grow my audience.
your attitude mirrors mine as regards to art so much! i don't desire to be a slave to this. creating is what gives me joy and has helped me battle my depression and anxiety. thank you for sharing your experiences so much!!😍😍
Such a generous, informative, open hearted video! Wonderful art, and journey... And... That 'I Love you' at the end, wow! Just felt so genuine and true. It really moved me, made a wide-eyed grin and a laugh happen. Love you too.
Thank you so darn much!!! you just a wonderful artist and a mom. I get stressed pretty easily by thinking all prob but you raising two kids and manage all artistic work at the same time I am just WOOOW . this must be my 1st time seeing your video. thank you soo much
Hi there, just subscribed. Thanks for the interesting and informative chat...along with your sketching! I find if a person is a bit isolated, this kind of UA-cam interaction is very encouraging, especially if beginning the Art journey or thinking of being commercial with it. Perhaps it goes with the territory, but I find artists, me included, are critical of their own work or lack the confidence to show what we do to others. So thanks again for the encouragement to go for it ...taking your practical advice on board. You have achieved a great work/Life balance. What an inspiring home your kids are growing up in! I am semi retired and now have more time to follow my art dreams, both drawing and craft based. Thank you for sharing your journey. I wish you continued success and send loads of good wishes to your followers too!
Thank you for being so transparent! It’s really inspiring to see someone who turned their artistry into a career but isn’t “hustling” or aspiring to be the top of the top. Goes to show that a career as an artist is attainable even if you’re only driven by passion and self care, not wealth and notoriety. Thank u🙏🏽
This is HUGE. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. The profit and loss discussion is one that I wish SO badly happened more! So many new artists or less experienced artists dont know what the value of their work is, (or could be) and go straight into a race to the bottom, undercutting themselves to try and make a living making art. I actually see arguments where people SHAME artists for trying to make a decent living making art. it so sad but It makes me so happy to see more information like this being put out.
What great talk. Very helpful and so refreshing to come across a genuine person willing to share and not trying to sell something. I’m just beginning and am taking small steps. Than you x
This video was so useful especially for smaller creators and the way you organised each point made it flow really well. I really liked watching your sketching too just to see how you build up your art! I agree with the workload and diversifying your income with active vs passive income, thanks so much for all the great tips
this was actually so helpful, thank you so so so much arleesha 🥺 i'm still in college and i would ideally like to become a full time artist as soon as i graduate, but realistically this industry isn't transparent when it comes to money and i had no idea how much money i should be expecting to make so it was so hard to plan and like set goals for myself. this video really helped me so much on what i should prioritize atm which is probably just making art and slowly building an audience. thank you so much for your transparency and honesty because it makes not only me but other people who watch your videos inspired to reach our goals like you have and are continuing to do 🥺❤️
i value sincerity so much, and i really think you are correct about that. imo art is about connecting with people - even if that sometimes is just yourself - and thats hard to do if youre forcing yourself to be something youre not. thanks for sharing all this :)
Wow. Thank you for sharing this information, most people wouldn’t really share this financial stuff. It really helps to know how all these things work.
I didn't really think about it until you mentioned it but I realise a big reason I love your content isn't the content itself but you. The way you make your boss reflects you in a way I really appreciate :)
Most useful and helpful. I have a playlist called useful videos and this one went in there. So much of this information is something one might need not just now but at a later point
aaarrrrgh thank you so much for this video. you've really helped me to feel motivated to get on with it, even though life just keeps getting in the way. I'm subbing.
Hello there, I just wanted to thank you for this video. It just gave me so much hope. Online you hear from/see a lot of artist who get burned out or start hating art so much they stop it after they start earning money. Because of that I've been quite apprehensive about doing art for money at all - it is way to dear to me to risk losing it. So hearing you saying that it's OK to draw for yourself/motives you enjoy, to have short workdays and take breaks, to not care about algorithms made me really relieved and happy. So thank you, thank you so much for showing me such an honest and open approach.
Here voice is so incredible , she can get work as an announcer as another form of income. Thank you for sharing this advice from your experiences Arleebean.
This video in itself has so much valuable content like some of courses that people sell for big money. Thank you for sharing this so openly and helping others in this genuine way. Also, your voice is so peaceful, it's a pleasure to listen and learn from you.
You have re inspired me to change my mindset when promoting my art. I am a very introvert person but I am passionate about having a connection and just listening to this video gives me courage to be more open with my promotion and cultivating a community. I hope my comment made sense lol. But seriously thank u for the video :)
Big respect for actually saying what you make. I think its really important to know what other people make and how. We all need to help each other in this world! You Rock
This was a super helpful, comprehensive overview of how to structure an online art career and what to expect! I really appreciated the way you progressed from topic to topic, providing tips and information but even more so how you related it to your own experience. This was exactly what my wife and I needed to see right now!
I usually get bored of long talking UA-cam videos but this video was brilliant. Your voice is so soothing and you’re so interesting to listen to. I felt really miserable today but this video cheered me up. Just subscribed!
Thank you for this video, this is the most honest video about becoming a full time artist and what goes in it. I think you just got yourself a new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I appreciate your honesty about your journey as a full-time artist and even sharing so openly your finances the past 3 years. You are truly helping the art community. I have just sent my "retirement" letter to my supervisor so that I can finally pursue my dream of being a full-time artist. There seems to be this "unspoken" pressure or perception that to be a "successful" artist these days, you need to create online content at least 3x a week, or have so many subscribers in a few months, etc. I am the type who needs to deliberately take things slow so that I can just enjoy the process of creating, otherwise, I will fall into the trap of expecting too much from myself again and create mediocre art just for the sake of content. This is notnthe path I want to take. It is the first time I heard a fellow artist say that you just also want to enjoy it - making art. Making money from your art is always great, but it should not take away from the enjoyment and pleasure of creating. Your video affirmed that for me. So thank you and be blessed even more for being generous in sharing.
Thank you so much for this video! It was so helpful to understand how artists make money and the progress that it takes. I always see artists posting so many times and I try to as well, but I sometimes don't have the time to and it makes me feel as if I'm slacking off. It's nice to know that people in social media take time to help those that are struggling artists and are trying to be recognized in the art community.
thank you so much for being comfortable sharing such in depth information about your income!! it's something that is rarely talked about, but it's very helpful to know where other people are at, and as someone who hopes to make a living off of their own art, its insanely helpful to see realistic numbers and the benefits of having so many sources of income. I'm so happy for you with how far your art income and reach have grown over the past several years!! sending lots of love to you and your family, I hope you guys are doing well! 💖
Thankyou for the advices. I don't usually watch such a long video but I loved the way you explained everything. I have learned a lot from this video. A family member is thinking of putting her at out there. I'll share it with her. Thankyou once again.
Thank you so much for your authenticity! I'm in the very beginning of my art path as a fulltime job, supported by my amazing therapist who once told me "everybody has a special place in society, jut take time to find yours". This advice is precious, thank you for promoting selfcare and family as an active part of any art careers, your video gave the special boost I needed right now 💕
Amazing video, very helpful and your voice is very zen ( i could draw and listen to you for hours) Everything you say aligns perfectly.. finding a way to enjoy your art, and alight earning vs becoming the slave of modern society Finding a way to be successful yet alight that with your nature is most important ♥
I’m glad you mentioned your struggle to work right now. I’m having the same issue and I’ve talked to other artists who are. Then there are other artists I know of who are creating more than ever or at least were. I wonder if they still are or if the confinement is starting to get to them also. Hang in there. It was a delightful video.
This is amazing advice. I started devoting my time to art full time in January and spread myself too thin right off the bat. Working on priorities and balance now!
THANK YOU for being so transparent!! Obviously you are not obligated to disclose anything about finances, but I really appreciate it because money is such a "taboo" subject to talk about that it makes it hard to know what to expect as a hopeful artist. I truly appreciate your video so much!!
this is a very good video for making money as an artist, very good tip to not discourage yourself on what others are doing only worry about what your doing and time and money will come, not going to come right then and there especially if your just starting out, and I live in Lancaster, pa so cool we live close by
Thanks for sharing and your open and honest answers to so many questions I had really helped me. I was stressing on my decision to be a full time artist and was going to start regular job searching. Your video releaved so many concerns for me, thank you so much!
Thank you for your video. Exactly what I didnt know i wanted to 😊 I am a new Artist, independent and about to begin with a bang 😅 looking forward to hearing more experiences from you and this community.
Thank you so so so much for showing your art from when you first started. It gives me so much inspiration and hope. You’re the BEST! I seriously consider you my biggest source of support and inspiration. ❤️
Im a 15 year old artist who wants to get started with my career. You made this video so easy to understand, and I got so much help from it. Thank you, I wish the best for you and your family.
Thankyou so much for sharing your experiences, Ive been worrying about numbers and hashtags for too long. I just need to create and get back to enjoying the journey abit more. I love your chilled out vibe. This year has been tough for a lot of people. I think that is even more important.
Thank you for your honesty and transparency. You have really helped me. Listening to you has reinforced that it’s OK to be me as I move forward with my art.
Thank you so much for sharing this - its really cool to see how many different paths there are to earn income from your art. I don't plan on ever doing art full-time, but I would love to be able to make enough to fund my hobby! I've been selling some art at small local conventions, but this year has meant that none of that is happening. I've debated about doing UA-cam and doing a small Skillshare class, so really interesting to see what you've done so I have a place to start! I really enjoy watching your videos as they are so chill and soothing. I learn so much from watching you as well.
DEarest Arlee. You helped me with this one video (this is the only one so far I found from you), than all of my coachers and business astrategists and everybody else. I feel I can just relaxe and try to take it easy and not stress all the time about my new art business. Thank you so much!
I LOVED this video. This is so full of handy tips, and I also appreciate that you shared your numbers. I know not everyone is comfortable doing that. I started an etsy this year so I've now started making some money from art. The problem I'm now having is that I am in this weird state of "wow I'm selling my art, people like this!" and "but my art isn't good enough for this". The fact that people are buying is helping me though. They wouldn't buy it if they didn't like it! So I think what you said about the audience thing and doing it for that first vs doing it for the money is definitely true. I think if I had jumped straight into selling things, I would be pretty hard on myself! I also didn't know you made your skillshare class before you even had a big audience on youtube! I thought you did youtube first, and then skillshare. That's so cool :D Anyway, it makes me happy to see you doing so well, I hope you guys get to buy a house soon !!
This came up in my recommendations and I'm fortunate that UA-cam knows what I'm trying to accomplish (even if it is a tad creepy). Thank you for this video, it's going to be a resource I imagine I'll keep coming back to.
Thank you so much for sharing your art journey experience. I also appreciate your transparency and honesty. Very insightful and helpful. Many thanks again!
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Ive just turned 21, about to graduate after 4 years studying business. Creating art has always been my passion. However, 4 years ago, i wasnt brave enough to choose art school cause i didnt believe art can earn me a living. Now i cannot deny how much i love art and i cant work as an employee doing the same robotic stuff day by day. This video really helped me sketch my way of going forward and do what i love. Thank you so much ^^
well, with your studies in business you may have one component on your hands which a lot of artists lack: sense and knowledge for business. When you go to art school, you learn the creative side but not the business side of things. So, having either the one or the other, is a good thing ^^
@@Nonorama definitely, business and marketing are arguably more important than godlike art skills
but still, you need substance (skills + personality) to keep people coming
Can relate to your post 😌 shall we start a support chat group for new artists, who wants in?
I was in the same position as you. I worked as a project assistant for over two years and i was miserable. But it was that job that made me see that i cannot live doing that all day every day. I was going home and drawing to escape and thinking i would do that all day and all night and not feel bad if it didnt bring me any money. And i felt so stupid for not studying what really was my inclination. I wanted a useful diploma but in the end it did absolutely nothing for me.
We are in the same boat. Im glad you will do what you love! Let’s do our best 😊
I've been translating this video out loud for my brother, who is an artist and doesn't speak English. We both find your video very useful and informative, thank you very much.
Thank you so much you help me ❤
So sweet that you helped your brother 🤗
That sweet ♥️
Why do I love the art community? Zero negative comments.
Thanks you for this, your voice calmed me down and the entire video was informative. Now I feel like I have a more realistic view of my future as an artist
Exactly! On the realistic view of the future!
Well . . . on everything you said, actually!
Dirt. Poop. Garbage. Sewage. Here a negative comment.
Lol. Just messing around. I agree with you. I love this part of UA-cam.
@@davs.ketchup lmfao😂😂😂 wow
that is absolute true!!! i was.. i was willing to be a scientist because when i was younger i was told that becoming an artist would lead me to hunger haha. so i decided to follow a dream of being a scientist...but they are...so selfcentered and selfish and ...negative... it drived me reallly insane... i find really hard to finish my master thesis... because i was so .... sad because i saw that reality ...then i came again to be an artist... and now i find this video where she helps us to not die from hunger. I really love art community...full of true love...
Thank you so much for sharing all of this information it is really helpful! Also, I felt such a sense of relief when you said you work 4-6 hour days. This is about how much I work as well and I'm so used to seeing other artists saying they work for 10+ hours a day...and It makes me feel like I'm not working hard enough. I try to work for more hours, but things just start to become stressful and not fun. So it's nice knowing there's another artist/youtuber that works about the same hours as me. ^u^
Oh also, I'm not a mom, but I am the oldest of 9 siblings...so I'm like a second mom. Haha
lol also love your art
no reply damn
Am also your fan Love2drawManga
Thank you, so much.
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omg haha you too are the oldest, is hard, right? we can achieve it to become an artist. I didn´t practice that much :( I´ll try harder thank you for getting me motivated thank you
This is seriously the best video I have seen on how to make a living as an artist. It focuses not just on the basics and practicalities, but also the authenticity and personal growth involved in pursuing a career. Thank you so much for the inspiring and helpful information ❤️
AGREE :)
Thank you. I'm 15 and want to be an artist. I've been looking around everywhere to find what it's really like to be an artist from a financial standpoint.
Total respect for you, sharing this level of information openly. I'm retired, so it's not something I need right now, but I know great content when I see it.
Bravo.
I guarantee you've helped many on their journeys. 👏👏👏
Can I just say how much me and my newborn baby appreciate how soft your voice is in your videos . I can’t stand yelling videos . Like bro I’m right here stop yelling at me ! Lol 😂
They do be yelling though. But even if I turn the valume of her video all the way up, no offense to her but her voice is still going to make me sleepy.
@sustainabledigs . Lol 😂 my fingers do the yelling but my face stays quiet 🤫
Watching your video affirmed a statement by Brian Rutenberg:-
“Don’t wait to be inspired so you can be creative in your work ... work and stay open to inspiration arising from your process of creativity.”
Thank you for doing this video. It's rare that people are so sincere about how they make money. When Covid struck it took out both my in person teaching and wedding invitations business and I was forced to move my teaching online to Skillshare. It was a steep learning curve, but I am about to publish my second class and your video is giving me hope. I only need to make enough to pay my studio rent because our apartment is too small to have my stuff at home. Luckily my husband makes enough for our immediate needs. So thanks again ❤️
You can do it :) Good luck!
How is it going now that covid restrictions are starting to lift?
I have come back here to this video for info multiple times
The "I love you" at the end put a tear in my eye. Thank you for sharing your story :)
I am watching this to learn so I can help my mom grow a bigger audience. She is 62 years old and has been trying to promote her artwork for decades, tonight she shared to me how depressed and tired she is. Mother’s Day was yesterday and she didn’t feel as happy as she used to be. Thank you for sharing your honesty, and sincerity through this video. You are doing great and I hope I can inspire my mom to keep trying!
this actually helped me out a lot since i just started posting my drawings recently. thanks for all of the info!
Thank you so much for posting this video. I recently just started my art business journey. I have only been doing this for about a month, and I have no prior knowledge of how I can make this a reality for myself. I have been lost with odds and ends jobs, and coming from a family with not much money I couldn't afford to go to college. I am currently unemployed and trying to make ends meet. My friends and family say they love and enjoy my artwork, but I haven't found to have as much support as I thought I had. (in terms of actually buying my art or requesting commissions, sharing my art to others). Which has been difficult for me. This video perked up my spirits and gave me more motivation to continue trying. I know it can be rough, and sometimes you just have to find what works best for you, and also have friends and family who support you. I still haven't figured out what I need to do first in order to grow my following and grow as an artist, but hopefully with time I will get somewhere. Thanks again so much!~
I’m an old artist that never really went full time into living of art.... need more courage I guess :/ . Now I’m pregnant and waiting a September baby too :3 hoping I can still manage time to art, my job (graphic designer), and being a mummy. Thanks for sharing your experience, is really useful. Now I won’t think about art as a work, I’ll just have fun with it :D
@Gisi
I would love to have a co worker like you ! I love your sketch and how you think :)
I so appreciate your honesty. I feel much better about setting realistic and attainable goals for myself after watching this :)
This was the most helpful video about this subject, thank you!!
My plan is to open an online shop by the end of 2021 and anxiety hits every time I think about the money aspect 😅
This is such A VALUABLE VIDEO and it's amazing how chill and calming it is at the same time, like just listening to a friend chat but that friend is an amazing sage but super nonchalant about it. My mind is so blown and my heart is so comforted. Thank you for creating this!
@ beawilderment You put so well into words my exact feelings! I agree wholeheartedly. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time! What a blessing!!
Hello Arleesha, Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Your video came up my feed just when I was thinking about how can I grow and progress in my art career. I am a relatively 'new' artist only 1-year-old but I am fortunate to have my audience on one of my social media sites supporting me as a person and for my work. While 2020 did not see any promising monetary gains, but I did have several milestones and a couple of awards that I can add to my list of achievements. I guess the difficult part is monetizing your passion into something that is sustainable. It is not as quick as you have said in your video, about getting money fast like a regular job, but rather, it is a slow and steady pace with a lot of patience. While I do not have to deal with taxes (as I live in a tax-free country) I need to deal with other matters such as getting good and proper art supplies. As of now, I am still operating on my savings but the need to start seeing a proper steady income stream is pressing. While it is manageable for now, I hope that 2021 will see a better year for me in terms of growth and sustainability. The part where you said about, 'people supporting you as a person', I've experienced that and it does make a difference in just having people to click Like on your posts versus supporting you by buying your work. You have inspired me to strive on and also given me some ideas that I would very much like to explore in the future. Thank you once again for making this video and for guiding us 😊🙏✨🎈
I’m not even to the middle of your video and wanted to say thank you. My 19 year old daughter is learning about the business side of art and when she walked in, I told her the two of you have similar art interests. She lit up and had me send her the link. I have subscribed and I hope she will too.
Arleesha, you are such a breath of fresh air.Thank you for this video. My fave parts: Sincere + Honest, Active +Passive income, Start slow + build following. I intend to slowly start this process as you have recommended. Bless you in your journey. I appreciate you and your help.
this was the craziest synchronization. up until you showed the stickers, I had no idea who you were, youtube recommended you to me. i really enjoyed listening to you and planned on checking more videos out until I realised WHO YOU WERE! I have seen your art everywhere I looked, I have checked you on instagram on countless of times, pinterest.. you name it. never had an idea you were also active here. just wow. i love when this happens
Your voice is sooo soothing! This video is just helpful. I'm from Philippines and it's quiet challenging how to build my art business which I just started 3 weeks ago. I am a mom of two and have very limited time to even paint and make video for youtube to build my community. Whew, I started painting AGAIN to relieve stress from postpartum and the pandemic. It's harder than I thought, but honestly still enjoys it. Thank goodness I saw your video, to focus more on learning and enjoying what I love than having money. That hits me. My family needs my financial support and I can't find a way to support it that I know can excel. I can relate much to you and I feel you can understand me coz I'm a mom of two babies (1 y.o and 2y.o) Crazy gap. Haha... Thank you so much!
You have such a calming demeanor and just a non judgy warm feel. Thanks for sharing everything you share!
This video is so honest! I actually thought about the algorithm when thinking about video prompts & realized that wasn’t for me either.
How do you handle the emotional attachment to your art and parting with an original piece of work you love?
If your painting you start running out of room. But in all seriousness. You can keep a piece you really like. Usually it fades, its ok to keep a few though.
I feel this! I painted a large painting I loved and was offered $350 for it randomly when I was showing it and I didn’t know how to react I was 18 and ended up turning the guy down and lying that it was already sold to someone else. I still have it in my house to this day. But then I sold my frist piece to a complete stranger and to know my art had a home in someone’s house made me feel so excited. So maybe focus on that excited feeling for it to live in someone’s home.
Make it again duh
I like to get rid of it and move on
Price it higher, make prints
Ahh! I’ve been waiting for this vid!
Ahhhh me too! I want to make money as an artist, but it’s so hard to know how. Especially because I’m still struggling with balancing my schoolwork and uploading to social medias 😅 I find these personal videos so informative :)
First, my artist friend sent this to me and I am so thankful to him for it (Jeremey Lampkin.)
I LOVE that you mention how all artists are coworkers. I constantly tell other artists we are in this TOGETHER and need t support each other, although I often find that falls on deaf ears...
And most importantly, thank you for sharing all of your advice and your journey with helpful graphs and prices and for crunching the numbers for us. I personally have banging my head against the wall over Patreon and realize after watching this that I should just let that go and focus my efforts elsewhere for now. Thanks for all the work you put into making this video!
This video was like listening to a big sister. This is the first video I have watched of you and I had subscribed within the first 5 minutes.
Thank you for being so transparent and real about your experiences. Me starting out as an artist found this extremely helpful and reassuring
Thank you X 100
This is inspiring thank you
Whenever I get in the fever of following a path that guarantees sells I come to your videos to get me back in the mood of peace and to remind me that I will find my own path if I give myself time. You are like my medication in that sense, so thank you
Love this video! There’s an influx of UA-camrs and UA-cam artists honestly discussing their income openly. It’s so awesome and encouraging. I felt like I could really relate to you when you talked about want to enjoy what you’re doing so you invest money in your art even if it seems like more than you should. I’m a very small artist and have struggled with saving vs investing in growing my art “business”. You’re right though, you have to enjoy what you’re doing, it’s ok to spend money on stuff other than housing/bills/food (within reason). Spending a little extra on your passion just enriched your life instead of your bank account. Thanks for this video, it’s really encouraging 🙏🏻👏🏻
This is hands down the best video on the subject I have ever seen. The main reason it appeals to me personally is how chill and honest you are about it. I don't want jets, islands, or million dollar cars like all the other chaps display quite...sadly. I also know nothing good happens fast, only bad things happen fast(fender benders, toast butter side down, etc). Any success you have garnered is earned, and I truly hope you continue. I was just trying to learn a bit more about watercolour because it's the hardest medium I've tried so far, thank you for the really super cool bonus. :)
I love you Arleebean I had been struggling to find my art style. and when I found your channel i started painting more abstract and, I loved it!
this is great information and makes the task of becoming self employed seem a little less daunting! thank you.
Wow! What a comprehensive explanation. You didn't leave any leaf unturned! It is good to see another mom as a professional artist. I have 4 kids and have been illustrating for several years. Also, I like your friendly sounding voice! I'm going to go check out your other videos now!
Just found this channel via this video. Wanted to just say thank you for all the encouragement & the clarification provided in this video.
As a starting artist with great anxiety about career, this really changed my perspective on sharing my work and building community. Thank you Arleesha for the great video!
I've watched a lot of art videos, mainly to find ways to get myself started with my art, because I hate anything with self-promotion and marketing, but I know it's impossible to avoid it if you want to make a living with art. But so far your video has been the only one that actually talks about the right things that I was looking to get an insight on. Usually most of the videos I've seen seem to have the right title, but then they talk about things that are so around the bush or just ignoring the very important facts that would actually help people have an understanding of things.
So thank you so much!! I can't stress this enough.
Your video was a big big help and you're a lovely person in every way, just by how you communicate with your audience.
This is probably the most useful video on earning money as an artist. I love that you’ve given a full breakdown of how much you’ve made from each revenue stream. I’d love to see a how to video on how to create a successful/popular skillshare video as I’m looking to do some of those as I grow my audience.
your attitude mirrors mine as regards to art so much! i don't desire to be a slave to this. creating is what gives me joy and has helped me battle my depression and anxiety. thank you for sharing your experiences so much!!😍😍
I‘m listening to this while painting a commission and it‘s so interesting und calming at the same time to hear other people’s journeys 🥰
Such a generous, informative, open hearted video! Wonderful art, and journey... And... That 'I Love you' at the end, wow! Just felt so genuine and true. It really moved me, made a wide-eyed grin and a laugh happen. Love you too.
Thank you so darn much!!! you just a wonderful artist and a mom. I get stressed pretty easily by thinking all prob but you raising two kids and manage all artistic work at the same time I am just WOOOW . this must be my 1st time seeing your video. thank you soo much
Hi there, just subscribed. Thanks for the interesting and informative chat...along with your sketching! I find if a person is a bit isolated, this kind of UA-cam interaction is very encouraging, especially if beginning the Art journey or thinking of being commercial with it. Perhaps it goes with the territory, but I find artists, me included, are critical of their own work or lack the confidence to show what we do to others. So thanks again for the encouragement to go for it ...taking your practical advice on board. You have achieved a great work/Life balance. What an inspiring home your kids are growing up in! I am semi retired and now have more time to follow my art dreams, both drawing and craft based. Thank you for sharing your journey. I wish you continued success and send loads of good wishes to your followers too!
Thank you for being so transparent! It’s really inspiring to see someone who turned their artistry into a career but isn’t “hustling” or aspiring to be the top of the top. Goes to show that a career as an artist is attainable even if you’re only driven by passion and self care, not wealth and notoriety. Thank u🙏🏽
I'm listening to this as I'm painting and I just wanted to say that you're voice is super calming.
This is HUGE. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. The profit and loss discussion is one that I wish SO badly happened more! So many new artists or less experienced artists dont know what the value of their work is, (or could be) and go straight into a race to the bottom, undercutting themselves to try and make a living making art. I actually see arguments where people SHAME artists for trying to make a decent living making art. it so sad but It makes me so happy to see more information like this being put out.
What great talk. Very helpful and so refreshing to come across a genuine person willing to share and not trying to sell something. I’m just beginning and am taking small steps. Than you x
This video was so useful especially for smaller creators and the way you organised each point made it flow really well. I really liked watching your sketching too just to see how you build up your art! I agree with the workload and diversifying your income with active vs passive income, thanks so much for all the great tips
this was actually so helpful, thank you so so so much arleesha 🥺 i'm still in college and i would ideally like to become a full time artist as soon as i graduate, but realistically this industry isn't transparent when it comes to money and i had no idea how much money i should be expecting to make so it was so hard to plan and like set goals for myself. this video really helped me so much on what i should prioritize atm which is probably just making art and slowly building an audience. thank you so much for your transparency and honesty because it makes not only me but other people who watch your videos inspired to reach our goals like you have and are continuing to do 🥺❤️
i value sincerity so much, and i really think you are correct about that. imo art is about connecting with people - even if that sometimes is just yourself - and thats hard to do if youre forcing yourself to be something youre not. thanks for sharing all this :)
Wow. Thank you for sharing this information, most people wouldn’t really share this financial stuff. It really helps to know how all these things work.
I didn't really think about it until you mentioned it but I realise a big reason I love your content isn't the content itself but you. The way you make your boss reflects you in a way I really appreciate :)
AMEN! I love your outlook. This is exactly the life and attitude I want to adopt 😊 thanks so much for sharing such encouraging and practical tips
Most useful and helpful. I have a playlist called useful videos and this one went in there. So much of this information is something one might need not just now but at a later point
aaarrrrgh thank you so much for this video. you've really helped me to feel motivated to get on with it, even though life just keeps getting in the way. I'm subbing.
Hello there, I just wanted to thank you for this video. It just gave me so much hope.
Online you hear from/see a lot of artist who get burned out or start hating art so much they stop it after they start earning money. Because of that I've been quite apprehensive about doing art for money at all - it is way to dear to me to risk losing it.
So hearing you saying that it's OK to draw for yourself/motives you enjoy, to have short workdays and take breaks, to not care about algorithms made me really relieved and happy. So thank you, thank you so much for showing me such an honest and open approach.
Thank you for being so generous and transparent with your knowledge ❤️
Here voice is so incredible , she can get work as an announcer as another form of income. Thank you for sharing this advice from your experiences Arleebean.
Your honest and authentic advice is invaluable. Thank you 🙂
Hi! Your authenticity is so refreshing. Thank you for sharing who you are and what you do. I wish you much success!
I don't know what I enjoyed more.. content of the video or your voice 😍 thank you for information you shared and inspiration 😌
Thank you to share REAL numbers of your income! So helpful to understand this art business!
This video in itself has so much valuable content like some of courses that people sell for big money. Thank you for sharing this so openly and helping others in this genuine way. Also, your voice is so peaceful, it's a pleasure to listen and learn from you.
You have re inspired me to change my mindset when promoting my art. I am a very introvert person but I am passionate about having a connection and just listening to this video gives me courage to be more open with my promotion and cultivating a community. I hope my comment made sense lol. But seriously thank u for the video :)
Big respect for actually saying what you make. I think its really important to know what other people make and how.
We all need to help each other in this world!
You Rock
This was a super helpful, comprehensive overview of how to structure an online art career and what to expect! I really appreciated the way you progressed from topic to topic, providing tips and information but even more so how you related it to your own experience. This was exactly what my wife and I needed to see right now!
I usually get bored of long talking UA-cam videos but this video was brilliant. Your voice is so soothing and you’re so interesting to listen to. I felt really miserable today but this video cheered me up. Just subscribed!
Thank you for this video, this is the most honest video about becoming a full time artist and what goes in it. I think you just got yourself a new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I appreciate your honesty about your journey as a full-time artist and even sharing so openly your finances the past 3 years. You are truly helping the art community. I have just sent my "retirement" letter to my supervisor so that I can finally pursue my dream of being a full-time artist. There seems to be this "unspoken" pressure or perception that to be a "successful" artist these days, you need to create online content at least 3x a week, or have so many subscribers in a few months, etc. I am the type who needs to deliberately take things slow so that I can just enjoy the process of creating, otherwise, I will fall into the trap of expecting too much from myself again and create mediocre art just for the sake of content. This is notnthe path I want to take.
It is the first time I heard a fellow artist say that you just also want to enjoy it - making art. Making money from your art is always great, but it should not take away from the enjoyment and pleasure of creating. Your video affirmed that for me. So thank you and be blessed even more for being generous in sharing.
Thank you so much for this video! It was so helpful to understand how artists make money and the progress that it takes. I always see artists posting so many times and I try to as well, but I sometimes don't have the time to and it makes me feel as if I'm slacking off. It's nice to know that people in social media take time to help those that are struggling artists and are trying to be recognized in the art community.
thank you so much for being comfortable sharing such in depth information about your income!! it's something that is rarely talked about, but it's very helpful to know where other people are at, and as someone who hopes to make a living off of their own art, its insanely helpful to see realistic numbers and the benefits of having so many sources of income. I'm so happy for you with how far your art income and reach have grown over the past several years!! sending lots of love to you and your family, I hope you guys are doing well! 💖
So happy I found this, been going through a slump recently and it’s because of the pressure I’ve put on myself, this has really helped!!
Thankyou for the advices. I don't usually watch such a long video but I loved the way you explained everything. I have learned a lot from this video. A family member is thinking of putting her at out there. I'll share it with her. Thankyou once again.
Thank you so much for your authenticity! I'm in the very beginning of my art path as a fulltime job, supported by my amazing therapist who once told me "everybody has a special place in society, jut take time to find yours". This advice is precious, thank you for promoting selfcare and family as an active part of any art careers, your video gave the special boost I needed right now 💕
Amazing video, very helpful and your voice is very zen ( i could draw and listen to you for hours)
Everything you say aligns perfectly..
finding a way to enjoy your art, and alight earning vs becoming the slave of modern society
Finding a way to be successful yet alight that with your nature is most important ♥
I love your authenticity! Thank you for sharing your experience.
I’m glad you mentioned your struggle to work right now. I’m having the same issue and I’ve talked to other artists who are. Then there are other artists I know of who are creating more than ever or at least were. I wonder if they still are or if the confinement is starting to get to them also. Hang in there. It was a delightful video.
This is amazing advice. I started devoting my time to art full time in January and spread myself too thin right off the bat. Working on priorities and balance now!
THANK YOU for being so transparent!! Obviously you are not obligated to disclose anything about finances, but I really appreciate it because money is such a "taboo" subject to talk about that it makes it hard to know what to expect as a hopeful artist. I truly appreciate your video so much!!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen. This is so helpful and inspiring, thank you!!
this is a very good video for making money as an artist, very good tip to not discourage yourself on what others are doing only worry about what your doing and time and money will come, not going to come right then and there especially if your just starting out, and I live in Lancaster, pa so cool we live close by
Thanks for sharing and your open and honest answers to so many questions I had really helped me. I was stressing on my decision to be a full time artist and was going to start regular job searching. Your video releaved so many concerns for me, thank you so much!
Thank you for your video. Exactly what I didnt know i wanted to 😊 I am a new Artist, independent and about to begin with a bang 😅 looking forward to hearing more experiences from you and this community.
Your voice is so soothing and this video was very helpful. Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I just love how authentic you are. It really gives me hope in these uncertain times. Continue making content!
Thank you so so so much for showing your art from when you first started. It gives me so much inspiration and hope. You’re the BEST! I seriously consider you my biggest source of support and inspiration. ❤️
Im a 15 year old artist who wants to get started with my career. You made this video so easy to understand, and I got so much help from it. Thank you, I wish the best for you and your family.
Thankyou so much for sharing your experiences, Ive been worrying about numbers and hashtags for too long. I just need to create and get back to enjoying the journey abit more. I love your chilled out vibe. This year has been tough for a lot of people. I think that is even more important.
Thank you for your honesty and transparency. You have really helped me. Listening to you has reinforced that it’s OK to be me as I move forward with my art.
Thank you so much for sharing this - its really cool to see how many different paths there are to earn income from your art. I don't plan on ever doing art full-time, but I would love to be able to make enough to fund my hobby! I've been selling some art at small local conventions, but this year has meant that none of that is happening. I've debated about doing UA-cam and doing a small Skillshare class, so really interesting to see what you've done so I have a place to start! I really enjoy watching your videos as they are so chill and soothing. I learn so much from watching you as well.
DEarest Arlee. You helped me with this one video (this is the only one so far I found from you), than all of my coachers and business astrategists and everybody else. I feel I can just relaxe and try to take it easy and not stress all the time about my new art business. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this video! Not only was it informative but inspirational as well
This video was SO HELPFUL!! Thank you so much for creating it and for your transparency with everything!
I LOVED this video. This is so full of handy tips, and I also appreciate that you shared your numbers. I know not everyone is comfortable doing that. I started an etsy this year so I've now started making some money from art. The problem I'm now having is that I am in this weird state of "wow I'm selling my art, people like this!" and "but my art isn't good enough for this". The fact that people are buying is helping me though. They wouldn't buy it if they didn't like it! So I think what you said about the audience thing and doing it for that first vs doing it for the money is definitely true. I think if I had jumped straight into selling things, I would be pretty hard on myself!
I also didn't know you made your skillshare class before you even had a big audience on youtube! I thought you did youtube first, and then skillshare. That's so cool :D
Anyway, it makes me happy to see you doing so well, I hope you guys get to buy a house soon !!
This came up in my recommendations and I'm fortunate that UA-cam knows what I'm trying to accomplish (even if it is a tad creepy). Thank you for this video, it's going to be a resource I imagine I'll keep coming back to.
Thank you so much for sharing your art journey experience. I also appreciate your transparency and honesty. Very insightful and helpful. Many thanks again!