Thank you to everyone who came to the pop up show! An incredible memory for me and I couldn’t have done it without the support you guys have showed me over the years. Grab a Primordial hoodie at slewniverse.com. 100% of proceeds from those hoodies will be donated to Studio SLEW!
dude your art crafting your brand,studio, galleries are frekin" ' faboulus I just ran up on your channel and was actually wondering if anyone with really badass art was running up a gig with pop and your it, the wow factor I'm subscribed in fact ready to join and buy, I can learn from you because I'm a little different story and different situation but its runnable nothing can stop me as my small apartment is wrapped with my work only been an artist fulltime 1 year and half since couldn't walk anymore but I've always had it in me it, it runs in my family. Your a badass though keep it up I am watching.
Its actually highly refreshing to have your authentic experience of being a fine artist. Too many UA-cam artists make it sound simple to sell $1000s worth of art yearly. Thanks for your humble honesty.
Not some random commission artist making a video titled something like "how I make $10,612 a month as a online artist" Like yeah, sure. That's why you make a video like that every week and live with roommates.
I literally had my first ever solo exhibition yesterday as I am writting. It was in a coffee shop. Many friends and acquaintances couldn't come. I sold no artwork. Yet I was super well accompanied and I could talk at length about my art with the people I love the most. I had time also to get to catch up with people I love. So it was a blast!
I’m a full time artist and the market is at the bottom right now, it always is on an election year. People want to hold on to their money till they get an idea what might happen with the economy good or bad, it’s the uncertainty that locks up the art world. Try another show next year or the year after.
The fact he didn't sell a single painting for charity tells me that he needs new friends. Even hiis friends couldn't pool together some money to buy a painting? Not impressed.
NEVER pay to rent out a gallery space. Galleries will show your work for free and take a cut of the sales, the risk is on them not you. If no galleries offer to show your work in this way, you're simple not ready. Best of luck
Let me break it down for you. The people that are incredibly big fans of you, your artwork, and your message have nothing. I am 20 years old, a sophmore in college in rural Virginia. The comment just below me worshiping you as an artist could be from literally anywhere in the world and I'd imagine just as broke and just as young. We have no power or money to give you past buying a T-Shirt or a plushie. But understand this please Slew. You will be remembered. I will show my children these youtube videos. And when I'm older, and have money, I will be scrambling to buy as much orginial artwork as I possibly can from my favorite youtube artists. Your fan base is young, so never ever ever for a second beleive that this is all you will ever be. This is just the beginning for you my friend. As we grow, you will grow with us. I promise you .
Of course it was worth it! You inspired many people my friend and that's why you shouldn't be hard on yourself. Continue doing what you love and don't stop.
Your fan-base is mostly online, try selling originals online and include shipping + insurance. The people willing to spend thousands want it to be an investment that at least keeps its value if not go up, I am not saying they don't appreciate the art of it as well. Keep your legacy going and I don't think you'll have an issue with the value of your work going up over time
You know what you made art for yourself Slew and that takes courage . People have forgotten what actual skill goes into it soo many big hugs and congratulations
Absolutely! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you, seeing your amazing artwork and learning more about what inspires you. Your work is priceless and innovative. I wish I had the means to purchase several of your pieces. You are amazing. Please keep creating and sharing. You have inspired us and your impact is greater than you can imagine.
I've had gallery shows for the last 18 years. Common issue with new artists is they overvalue their work. You're starting off and don't have sale to back your prices. I know it's exciting as you think you've "made it" but really it's just starting. You're fighting for your place in that gallery but typically gallery owners will only show work they think can sell. Never think rejection is a knock on you or your work, it's just that galleries have clients that buy certain types of work and if you don't fit that they won't carry your work. The second issue is the work being ready for the gallery - there's tons of small issues art can have that won't make it suitable for sale. Honestly come to terms that you're making decor that's gonna sit on someone's wall. Being decor means it works with the design philosophy of a person's room. Doing neon bright work means the work needs to be the center of a room and good enough as a statement to be that center. I've had sales fall through because the green in my painting was too blueish or my painting had purple which didn't work with the couch. Realistic paintings - especially figurative can turn people off - realize as you go into certain genres of painting that you are further limiting your sales opportunities. Lastly, being a professional artist means you follow what's going on in the world. There are wars and the economy sucks - these are all things that affect your sales. There will never be a time where you won't fight things you have no control over. Give that up - it was the hardest lesson for me to learn.
@@Chris-lz6ci 1 part is laundering. Hunter Biden sold pieces for hundreds of thousands for the obvious reasons. The other part is buyers are fickle and strange, and want something original or shocking, something that will make the news....like a banana taped to a wall. Slews work isn't any of this. Some colorful skulls? Some faces that look like they belong graffitied on a NYC subway car? A mediocre painting of medusa looking into mirror? For $15k? He is neither a master, nor a scribbler. He falls into the majority category of mediocrity, where many of us sit.
Yeah, $5k is waaaay too high for someone just entering the art market. He should’ve taken off one of those zeroes and priced it at $500 for the really huge pieces and $50 for a small piece. I bet almost all of the paintings would have sold considering the number of people that showed up. He needs to price it for the average Joe, not for a fine art collector (who’d rather spend the $5k on a well known fine artist. Lesson learned I guess.
@@Chris-lz6ci People will spend big money on avant-garde crap, and money laundering stuff. For example, Hunter Bidens work sold for hundreds of thousands for obvious reasons, and that banana taped to a wall sold for like 100k as well. Slew is neither a politicians son, nor a groundbreaking artist. His work is better suited on the side of subway cars in the 80s. As a graffiti artist, I mean that as a complement of sorts.
The show in person was absolutely incredible!! The dedication and hard work you put into every single painting and video shines through. You are one of the most passionate people I've had the pleasure of meeting and this will be an event I'll never forget! You've done more in 10 years than people wish to do in a lifetime.
Congratulations! I love your positivity & pro active way of being. Awesome work, super inspiring, you are clearly loved & valued by your family, friends, students & fans. Wishing you & Studio Slew every success!
Slew, I've been a fan of yours for years. Watched you evolve over the years. Honey you're living the dream. You've got this . I'm proud of you. You're kinda my hero.
What a refreshingly optimistic outlook from a young man who's invested ten years of his life for zero tangible reward aside from happy times spent with his friends and "awareness ". The art market is and always has been a racket, without the right agents and representation its just an indulgent hobby for the externally funded. I wish you well in these times and hope you direct your undoubted energy and talent wisely.
I can see this work in many different venues. I can see how the biggest fans could be younger art lovers that don’t have money to buy original art. Remember Van Gogh sold one painting. Keep going and do Your original work!
The success was all around as you were surrounded by friends, family and fans! Congratulations on your showing of all your accomplishments and using it for the GOOD 👍 SLEW OUT
I really appreciate how you document the entire process. You made it look achievable and it inspires me to paint. The amount of people involved in this Art Show really shows what friends and society are about.
I just happened upon this video - and I'm so glad I did. As an older lifetime artist - I found you and your work absolutely brilliant.. So positive, so honest, so truly from the artists heart of - we do it because we love it - perspective. Thank you for inspiring and making a path and home for other artists to shine and go into the great abyss of discovery. You're an awesome, creative and loving soul.
100% worth it! I would have gone if I could've! Absolutely love your work! You inspire SO many people, including me, to continue our passion and keep creating our artwork. I actually just upped my Kickstarter pledge for your book to the $150 option and you have no idea how excited I am to receive it! Such a cool opportunity for you and it'll be so sweet to see 10 years of work put into one book. Congrats on the art show!
Awesome that you got to do such a huge exhibition and huge props to you putting it together and being so involved with it. I know it must be so fuckin cool to have an entire gallery space filled with your work. If I could make a critique it would be in reference to the actual subjects and themes of your work. While it’s definitely well painted and executed the idea itself seems to not really be there for a lot of your pieces. Most of them can be generalized as either recycled graphic design imagery or renaissance study. Neither of which are very compelling or creatively inspiring. I recommend chanllenging yourself with the imagery you want to paint and the ideas you want to communicate. Art is not just expression but expression with the intent to communicate and I can’t say I really see any of these pieces saying much so allow your work to speak for the part of your mind that doesn’t come through in conversation. The prices aren’t the issue it’s about putting a concept on the wall that people can connect with and engage with not just look at
Absolutely awesome! I am so proud of you. All the effort you put into your art show will definitely pay off. You also have great friends! Fantastic job!!
11:50 "I don't know what I'm doing. But we're having fun." That could be my epitaph. Always the first sentence, on the rarer than I'd like good days the second as well.
On Tuesday I had someone circle back around from a solo show in 2022 to check the availability of a piece. They bought it - then explained to me it was their favorite painting of mine and have been thinking of it almost everyday since they saw it in person. This is not the first time it has happened. The things we do as artists have profound effects on people we cannot always see, and that's a lot of times the best part. It's always worth it if you are doing what you truly love. Congratulations on the show, and the book!
Oh wow! I wish I could have gone. You did an amazing job at putting together your art show. And I love your honesty about the experience- and thank you for sharing it with us. I found you through 10hundred ( so glad to see him there) its been great watching you grow as an artist with your different interests and styles. Bravo! It looks like the opening was wonderful and I wish I could have gone.
As someone who has had an art show of my work back in the day, I can appreciate all the work involved - Bravo, your show looks terrific - fantastic, Slew. Awesome, Epic! 👀👏🏼👏🏼
Another awesome video Sam!! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 I am truly amazed that none of your amazing pieces sold!! 🤯🤯🤷♂️🤯🤯 I would have loved to be there in person and have the cash to buy some of my favorite pieces you’ve created over the years!! It was a true pleasure getting to meet you and chit chat during the Artists in Wonderland event, and seeing how much work, heart, and love you put into this show was wonderful! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 May it, the book, and Studio Slew all thrive because of your amazing efforts!! Much love and respect from your Michigan Brother in Art!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🫂🙏🤞🔥🎯🤘🥷🤘
I had a 2 man show up for 1.5 months. None of our paintings sold, I didnt expect them to, and I have a full time job to support my art and plenty of space for making and storing work, but its nice to know what you make is wanted by the general art buying public. I sold some older prints that basically paid for my hotel stay for the night of the reception. I just put that show in the art storage....had that depressing thought, am I just painting for art storage? Was this all worth it? I think in the end, YES. I put on a killer show, there was a great turn out, and I got to speak about my art to new people. I also learned some things, maybe I was pricing too high for my area, maybe I should have just pulled the trigger on new prints, and maybe the show was not scheduled in the best time, but that was out of my control. Just got to keep making work and applying this body of work into new places.
You are brilliant! Such a force for excellence in art and goodness in the world. Your family and friends are obviously so proud of your guts & leadership. The money will come!
Congratulations on reaching 356k subscribers and achieving 120k views for this video! It’s a testament to your ability to connect with a wide audience. As a new media artist, your strength lies in weaving together stories that transcend traditional boundaries. The paintings you’ve showcased feel more like mediums for storytelling rather than standalone endpoints, which is an exciting and innovative approach. This ability to seamlessly connect elements from start to finish is a remarkable feat. That said, finding a way to integrate digital assets into your practice could open new avenues for your artistry-but that’s a conversation for another day. Reflecting on the show itself, I admire the boldness it took to put on a retrospective after just a decade of practice, something that is usually reserved for artists with many more years in the field. In a traditional sense, this might not align with expectations, but you’ve succeeded in breaking ground with a new audience-a significant win. From an artist and curator’s perspective, the show could benefit from greater coherence and visual direction. Exhibition design and flow are key to telling your story in a way that allows each piece to stand strong on its own while contributing to the larger narrative. Mastering this will help you create more intentional and impactful exhibitions. Let this experience be a pivotal moment-a foundation and a guide for the path you choose moving forward. Each show is an opportunity to refine and grow, and I’m excited to see how you evolve from here. Keep pushing boundaries, and don’t lose sight of the incredible connection you’ve already built with your audience.
Congratulations! I am in awe of your enthusiasm and talent and though I started painting in my late 60’s you show that it doesn’t matter, just go for it and love the journey!👏👏👏👏👏
Is 'Success' defind by sales or the experience that is recorded and shared? If it is the latter then this whole experience in watching your channel in the lead up and the actual realities of the show gives a perspective that You suceeded far beyond the expectations of sales and that has to be considered 'REVOLUTIONARY' in a 'public spotlight' way! I get that a number of artists known and unknown would of had the same experiences with their Art shows however your experiences gives hope to simply just be in belief of one's own creativity. Plus, 'Studio Slew' is onto something big, it is going to revolutionize the way art is perceive in a more accessible way. Especially, for many who have not had opportunities like understanding the artist within themselves . What an Honour to witness an incredible Artist at work.
Amazing Slew, so happy for you! Looks like an amazing show with a great turnout, well deserved. Can’t wait to ship all your leftover goods for you! So much love for you Slew!
Huge props to host this event - well done! Sorry you did not sell any paintings. It seems that the prices were high and at these difficult times, many can't spend that much. Great editing and unique art work! Keep having fun - that's what it's all about.
Painted my whole life and think is such a inspirations to see a young man like you lift off like this and have UA-cam as a awesome media to help with this. Think you gathering with kiptoe, smoe nova, and all the others was so cool to follow. Best from Denmark 🇩🇰 and the best to the growths of the studio. Mickey
Hello Slew! Gorgeous show highlighting your top-notch talent! I would have thought you have many collectors who would have snapped up every single masterpiece! You deserve the very best on your artistic journey!
Thank you for sharing. We've all (painters) experienced this! Part of me thinks that art shows are really just an excuse to get people into one room so they can connect and talk, which is healing and inherently beneficial. That's it! And it looks like your show was a great success!
Love you, SLEW! You are doing great work for the world, spreading the love and joy of making art. Hope you recover soon, but definitely take some time after this huge thing!!
All this effort and that great attitude from your friends and how you pin point and appreciate their support along the way , all of that is priceless my dear thank you very much for showing a great example of doing it all for the love of art . Congratulations 🍾
Wow 🙈 everything you’re doing is so inspirational to me! I love your drive and motivation, even when you don’t fully know what you’re doing. It’s clear this is something you’re passionate about. Really great work. Trying to get on that level someday lol. Congratulations Slew!
Just wanted to say that watching you these last few months has really brought back my inspiration to draw again. So thank you. Oh and also you do some really dope paintings!
Your not the first artist to experience that, it happens. Showing your work is part of the experience and the more often, the more people will get to know your work and you.
That was awesome Slew! You’re a sick artist and a great dude! It’s been fun watching your creativity and progression all these years! Have a beautiful weekend rest up
You're you, bro! No excuses! Keep rocking! That's why I follow your work and consider you my friend! Can't wait to see what you create next. Best of luck!
I was so excited to see you'd posted about the show. was thinking about you the day of. it looks like it was a great success. I loved seeing how everyone came together, did what they do best to make the day the best, and it was! i love the human spirit and how it celebrates other humans. all of them. this time it was studio slew and your efforts to enlighten and nurture other artists. well done.
This is super impressive. Congratulations on seeing your vision realized! Wow, your art is very interesting and very skillfully done and it looks like you’ve got a real purpose with your studio and the nonprofit. KUDOS!
Wow! Hats off to you, your art, the fantastic and generous friends who helped and supported this epic journey and not least all the other artists. Bravo! Spectacular! I wish you great good fortune for the future. ❤❤❤❤🤗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for being so inspiring - I've mostly lurked over the years on this channel, but that doesn't mean I'm not watching and learning and being excited for you and your projects! Much love from the west side💛
Congratulations on a spectacular event! I was really touched watching this seeing how your friends helped you and how you showcased the work of the other artists.
Congratulations on the show. The gallery looked amazing. It must have been nerve racking but you should be really happy with the outcome and a chance to show your wonderful art.
An admirable event with a compassionate mandate and beautiful people on board and a decade of artistic magic - respect here. May your next decade give you all of these assembled marvels Jupiterian boosts. Bravo!💐
Looks like the exhibition is perfect. Prices in NY are on a completely different level than here in Slovakia. Either way, having an exhibition is a success, and I definitely need to organize one myself after all these years. I'm working on it. Best of luck to you! And every piece of work and exhibition is worth it when we're doing what we love.
We used to make great money as artists back in the 70s 80s 90s and even early 2000s. Now if you sell a couple pieces at a show you’re lucky. People just don’t buy fine art like they used to and this video shows the extensive amount of work that goes into exhibit in the heart. Super great show. I love your work. What are the prices on some of the smaller pieces?
As always a joy to hear you talk about art and your approach. Congratulations on the show and looking forward to being able to continue my own art journey with all things studio Slew. Till next time ☕️
🎉🎉🎉🎉 I agree! It is a lot of work. I live in Texas. Just starting and serious. Different and understand business. Business alone is VERY difficult and a TIME SUCK so you have to manage to even create work much less market. A book too! Done that… time and juggling to still have art is the reason but you still have to find time to be social. Rest up S Slew. You deserve it and I am saving this to show how much goes into this to others! Your art is amazing and the right collectors are out here. Just planning space to make a purchase. I suggest payment options through “Shop” so when the last payment hits you can ship. Hugs to you and all of your great friends! You are fortunate.
I think many artist's lack the entrepreneurial spirit, and are not great risk takers, as you seem to be. Many of them with more cohesive and refined works hold themselves back, but here you are with work that's not even academic or conceptual in strength, and you're giving it a go. Positivity can surround you with "yes men" and perhaps you need someone to mentor you on your body of work, that can pull you back from both the business side and painting side, and help you become a painter.
Good to see Slew doing things on his own terms as an artist. “Slew,””Ten Hundred”, “Smoe” are 3 of my faves for muralist/graff independent Artist doing their thing!!!! 🎨🎨🎨🔥🔥🔥👍👀👀👀
Wow… that event seemed epic… a lot of work a lot of good friends supporting you and it all looked incredible… the comments gave me tingles.. ❤ I-don’t even know you on UA-cam ( I’m a simple being with 2 months art background 😂 ) no fret 😂… Thank you for being you and showing the world what is possible without labels of what you should be or do to give you the right to do extraordinary things ❤ you should be soooooo proud… now i figuratively know you I shall be watching and following you 😂😂 on UA-cam ❤️
Very inspiring sir! 🙌 been watching since the start it’s so dope to see how far you’ve come man! Especially in such a large city your glow up is a work of art!! ❤
Behold! Your journey is nothing short of legendary! 🌟 Your relentless drive and unwavering motivation, even in the face of uncertainty, are truly awe-inspiring. It’s evident that your passion fuels every step you take. Your exhibition was a little bit too far away for me tho, cause I live in Finland Aynywayz, Bravo, Slew! 🏆✨
I don't know the New York art scene. I worked out of California and realized early on that aiming for one-person shows was a big mistake. After the first one-person show bombed, I never aimed for another though, I had several opportunities. Instead, I accumulated several galleries throughout the US and would send each gallery 3 or 4 pieces at a time -not more. Because I concentrated on resort areas, gallery goers who'd visited one resort might stumble on more of my pieces in another resort the following year. That helped to increase name recognition. To put all this more simply, don't put all your eggs in one basket. The problem became finding suitable galleries. My solution was to reference artists working in a similar genre in Art in America's August issue - I don't know if it still exists. Once I'd identified the galleries of a few artists in the same genre, I sent colored postcards of my work to those galleries. That was in the 90s. You should be able to use email to the same effect and for a lot cheaper. Stay tightly focused on your marketing strategy. It has nothing to do with luck.
I know...lol. i am a portrait artist, unfortunately i never made enough money with my paintings. But.....i am also a freehand paper silhouette artist, making portraits with paper and scissors ✂️ in a few minutes for tourists. That made me an income for years....
Hullo SLEW, I am just so impressed with your work and I will say that no matter how many or how long you have an “opening” you are going to be anxious! If you are so relaxed that you are not? Well you have done something wrong! So glad that you are continuing to move forward with this amazing Studio SLEW! I believe you to be an amazing artist and an inspirational young man. I am proud to be a small part of your glorious experiment and I believe that you are a success!
hahaha HUGE congrats bro!! Feed the minnions!!! haha. Awesome Video! And love seing my comic helping supporting the drawings on the floor!! haha. Cheers Slew!! Huge congrats!!
I watch all your videos all the way . I’m inspired for my first art show on December 6th of this year. Your display has me thinking for myself. I want to do great as well. I don’t have a team but I’ll work hard n be nice and I know good things will come . Thank you 🙏🏾
Your achievement is commendable! Through the eyes of an oldster and layman myself, here's my 2 cents: 1. Your well established circle of people is key in selling your art. 2. Talk more, not at length, about what ideas went into some of your artworks, not totally about how hectic it has been preparing for the show. You probably have fallen into the "Youber trap". 3. Understandably as a young guy, you seem to be too eager to mention your ten years hard work. It sounds like a lot, but it's not. Add a bit of mystery to your person and art. 5. After the show, talk about which pieces generate the most interest and talking points. And why? Talk about what you'll do differently next time. 6. Do not showcase everything you made, focus on the "primordial " theme. Good luck!
Thank you to everyone who came to the pop up show! An incredible memory for me and I couldn’t have done it without the support you guys have showed me over the years. Grab a Primordial hoodie at slewniverse.com. 100% of proceeds from those hoodies will be donated to Studio SLEW!
Did Victor, 2018 acrylic on canvas sell?
@@egarza9241 nothing sold!
dude your art crafting your brand,studio, galleries are frekin"
' faboulus I just ran up on your channel and was actually wondering if anyone with really badass art was running up a gig with pop and your it, the wow factor I'm subscribed in fact ready to join and buy, I can learn from you because I'm a little different story and different situation but its runnable nothing can stop me as my small apartment is wrapped with my work only been an artist fulltime 1 year and half since couldn't walk anymore but I've always had it in me it, it runs in my family. Your a badass though keep it up I am watching.
Its actually highly refreshing to have your authentic experience of being a fine artist. Too many UA-cam artists make it sound simple to sell $1000s worth of art yearly. Thanks for your humble honesty.
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As a fine artist - I concur. It’s gritty and it’s hard. But, if you love it you stick with it. I agree that it’s nice to see a real perspective.
Not some random commission artist making a video titled something like "how I make $10,612 a month as a online artist"
Like yeah, sure. That's why you make a video like that every week and live with roommates.
They are just industrial workers creating acceptable work that they know will sell. Some people come to art with their own ideas.
I literally had my first ever solo exhibition yesterday as I am writting.
It was in a coffee shop. Many friends and acquaintances couldn't come. I sold no artwork.
Yet I was super well accompanied and I could talk at length about my art with the people I love the most. I had time also to get to catch up with people I love.
So it was a blast!
❤ have faith.
Stand alone. Victory is sweeter when you do
@@MrIrons-og3rg I always stand alone. That's why when I am accompanied by family and friends fills me up with lvoe
I’m a full time artist and the market is at the bottom right now, it always is on an election year. People want to hold on to their money till they get an idea what might happen with the economy good or bad, it’s the uncertainty that locks up the art world. Try another show next year or the year after.
@@-qj6ps I don´t live in the US.
Congratulations!! The real success here was the amount of friends and family who showed up for you, that tells me that you’ve won in life ❤
That's exactly right, how heart warming to see all that support!
The fact he didn't sell a single painting for charity tells me that he needs new friends. Even hiis friends couldn't pool together some money to buy a painting? Not impressed.
@@southerly11 Support n every way except financially.
No. It wasn't a success. Hugs and kind words don't pay the bills, let alone build the projects of the visionary.
NEVER pay to rent out a gallery space. Galleries will show your work for free and take a cut of the sales, the risk is on them not you. If no galleries offer to show your work in this way, you're simple not ready. Best of luck
Thanks for the tip ws4827, very cool!
spot on.
Let me break it down for you. The people that are incredibly big fans of you, your artwork, and your message have nothing. I am 20 years old, a sophmore in college in rural Virginia. The comment just below me worshiping you as an artist could be from literally anywhere in the world and I'd imagine just as broke and just as young. We have no power or money to give you past buying a T-Shirt or a plushie. But understand this please Slew. You will be remembered. I will show my children these youtube videos. And when I'm older, and have money, I will be scrambling to buy as much orginial artwork as I possibly can from my favorite youtube artists. Your fan base is young, so never ever ever for a second beleive that this is all you will ever be. This is just the beginning for you my friend. As we grow, you will grow with us. I promise you .
Ok chill .
What the fuck...
@@stormcorrosion176 hater
@@mjrhmekssh valid
@@ianbrown3689 puss
Of course it was worth it! You inspired many people my friend and that's why you shouldn't be hard on yourself. Continue doing what you love and don't stop.
Your fan-base is mostly online, try selling originals online and include shipping + insurance. The people willing to spend thousands want it to be an investment that at least keeps its value if not go up, I am not saying they don't appreciate the art of it as well.
Keep your legacy going and I don't think you'll have an issue with the value of your work going up over time
It also helps a ton if you’re conventionally attractive and or tall
You know what you made art for yourself Slew and that takes courage . People have forgotten what actual skill goes into it soo many big hugs and congratulations
Absolutely! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you, seeing your amazing artwork and learning more about what inspires you. Your work is priceless and innovative. I wish I had the means to purchase several of your pieces. You are amazing. Please keep creating and sharing. You have inspired us and your impact is greater than you can imagine.
I've had gallery shows for the last 18 years. Common issue with new artists is they overvalue their work. You're starting off and don't have sale to back your prices. I know it's exciting as you think you've "made it" but really it's just starting. You're fighting for your place in that gallery but typically gallery owners will only show work they think can sell. Never think rejection is a knock on you or your work, it's just that galleries have clients that buy certain types of work and if you don't fit that they won't carry your work. The second issue is the work being ready for the gallery - there's tons of small issues art can have that won't make it suitable for sale. Honestly come to terms that you're making decor that's gonna sit on someone's wall. Being decor means it works with the design philosophy of a person's room. Doing neon bright work means the work needs to be the center of a room and good enough as a statement to be that center. I've had sales fall through because the green in my painting was too blueish or my painting had purple which didn't work with the couch. Realistic paintings - especially figurative can turn people off - realize as you go into certain genres of painting that you are further limiting your sales opportunities. Lastly, being a professional artist means you follow what's going on in the world. There are wars and the economy sucks - these are all things that affect your sales. There will never be a time where you won't fight things you have no control over. Give that up - it was the hardest lesson for me to learn.
But some scribbles will sell for thousands meanwhile a masterwork painting won’t sell. What up with art buyers? Are they mentally slow?
@@Chris-lz6ci 1 part is laundering. Hunter Biden sold pieces for hundreds of thousands for the obvious reasons.
The other part is buyers are fickle and strange, and want something original or shocking, something that will make the news....like a banana taped to a wall.
Slews work isn't any of this. Some colorful skulls? Some faces that look like they belong graffitied on a NYC subway car? A mediocre painting of medusa looking into mirror? For $15k?
He is neither a master, nor a scribbler. He falls into the majority category of mediocrity, where many of us sit.
@@Chris-lz6ci it's not the artwork people are buying, it's the representatiom. once you understand that you'll find your audience way easier
Yeah, $5k is waaaay too high for someone just entering the art market. He should’ve taken off one of those zeroes and priced it at $500 for the really huge pieces and $50 for a small piece. I bet almost all of the paintings would have sold considering the number of people that showed up. He needs to price it for the average Joe, not for a fine art collector (who’d rather spend the $5k on a well known fine artist. Lesson learned I guess.
@@Chris-lz6ci People will spend big money on avant-garde crap, and money laundering stuff. For example, Hunter Bidens work sold for hundreds of thousands for obvious reasons, and that banana taped to a wall sold for like 100k as well. Slew is neither a politicians son, nor a groundbreaking artist. His work is better suited on the side of subway cars in the 80s. As a graffiti artist, I mean that as a complement of sorts.
SO GRATEFUL to be a part of such a show !!
-Jakob
The show in person was absolutely incredible!! The dedication and hard work you put into every single painting and video shines through. You are one of the most passionate people I've had the pleasure of meeting and this will be an event I'll never forget! You've done more in 10 years than people wish to do in a lifetime.
Congratulations! I love your positivity & pro active way of being. Awesome work, super inspiring, you are clearly loved & valued by your family, friends, students & fans. Wishing you & Studio Slew every success!
What an undertaking! Thank you for sending a care package from the event!
Slew, I've been a fan of yours for years. Watched you evolve over the years. Honey you're living the dream. You've got this . I'm proud of you. You're kinda my hero.
What a refreshingly optimistic outlook from a young man who's invested ten years of his life for zero tangible reward aside from happy times spent with his friends and "awareness ". The art market is and always has been a racket, without the right agents and representation its just an indulgent hobby for the externally funded. I wish you well in these times and hope you direct your undoubted energy and talent wisely.
i think there might be a difference between really cool art and hangable art, i started realizing this recently
I can see this work in many different venues. I can see how the biggest fans could be younger art lovers that don’t have money to buy original art. Remember Van Gogh sold one painting. Keep going and do Your original work!
@@maggieparnell2853 Van Gogh sold one painting and even, it's his brother who gave the money to the buyer, if I recall correctly.
@mabyonedayicanbehappy it’s figurative language. They mean if it looks good as a house decor or matches the decor of your house.
You hang in there and DON'T get discouraged. The sales and buyers are coming. Trust me on that. Stay positive and remain blessed.
The success was all around as you were surrounded by friends, family and fans! Congratulations on your showing of all your accomplishments and using it for the GOOD 👍
SLEW OUT
I really appreciate how you document the entire process. You made it look achievable and it inspires me to paint. The amount of people involved in this Art Show really shows what friends and society are about.
I just happened upon this video - and I'm so glad I did. As an older lifetime artist - I found you and your work absolutely brilliant.. So positive, so honest, so truly from the artists heart of - we do it because we love it - perspective. Thank you for inspiring and making a path and home for other artists to shine and go into the great abyss of discovery. You're an awesome, creative and loving soul.
Great work sir slew. The hoodies are super sweet and comfy.
100% worth it! I would have gone if I could've! Absolutely love your work! You inspire SO many people, including me, to continue our passion and keep creating our artwork. I actually just upped my Kickstarter pledge for your book to the $150 option and you have no idea how excited I am to receive it! Such a cool opportunity for you and it'll be so sweet to see 10 years of work put into one book. Congrats on the art show!
@@destinyscribnerart nothing but love ❤️
Awesome that you got to do such a huge exhibition and huge props to you putting it together and being so involved with it. I know it must be so fuckin cool to have an entire gallery space filled with your work. If I could make a critique it would be in reference to the actual subjects and themes of your work. While it’s definitely well painted and executed the idea itself seems to not really be there for a lot of your pieces. Most of them can be generalized as either recycled graphic design imagery or renaissance study. Neither of which are very compelling or creatively inspiring. I recommend chanllenging yourself with the imagery you want to paint and the ideas you want to communicate. Art is not just expression but expression with the intent to communicate and I can’t say I really see any of these pieces saying much so allow your work to speak for the part of your mind that doesn’t come through in conversation. The prices aren’t the issue it’s about putting a concept on the wall that people can connect with and engage with not just look at
You speak my mind, thank you. I feel the same way. I think it's emotional appeal that is missing. Kudos on your post.
Absolutely awesome! I am so proud of you. All the effort you put into your art show will definitely pay off. You also have great friends! Fantastic job!!
11:50 "I don't know what I'm doing. But we're having fun."
That could be my epitaph. Always the first sentence, on the rarer than I'd like good days the second as well.
On Tuesday I had someone circle back around from a solo show in 2022 to check the availability of a piece. They bought it - then explained to me it was their favorite painting of mine and have been thinking of it almost everyday since they saw it in person. This is not the first time it has happened. The things we do as artists have profound effects on people we cannot always see, and that's a lot of times the best part. It's always worth it if you are doing what you truly love. Congratulations on the show, and the book!
Oh wow! I wish I could have gone. You did an amazing job at putting together your art show. And I love your honesty about the experience- and thank you for sharing it with us. I found you through 10hundred ( so glad to see him there) its been great watching you grow as an artist with your different interests and styles. Bravo! It looks like the opening was wonderful and I wish I could have gone.
As someone who has had an art show of my work back in the day, I can appreciate all the work involved - Bravo, your show looks terrific - fantastic, Slew. Awesome, Epic! 👀👏🏼👏🏼
An amazing event with so much support from friends. Always worth it! Congratulations! ❤️
Another awesome video Sam!! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 I am truly amazed that none of your amazing pieces sold!! 🤯🤯🤷♂️🤯🤯 I would have loved to be there in person and have the cash to buy some of my favorite pieces you’ve created over the years!! It was a true pleasure getting to meet you and chit chat during the Artists in Wonderland event, and seeing how much work, heart, and love you put into this show was wonderful! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 May it, the book, and Studio Slew all thrive because of your amazing efforts!! Much love and respect from your Michigan Brother in Art!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🫂🙏🤞🔥🎯🤘🥷🤘
I had a 2 man show up for 1.5 months. None of our paintings sold, I didnt expect them to, and I have a full time job to support my art and plenty of space for making and storing work, but its nice to know what you make is wanted by the general art buying public. I sold some older prints that basically paid for my hotel stay for the night of the reception. I just put that show in the art storage....had that depressing thought, am I just painting for art storage? Was this all worth it? I think in the end, YES. I put on a killer show, there was a great turn out, and I got to speak about my art to new people. I also learned some things, maybe I was pricing too high for my area, maybe I should have just pulled the trigger on new prints, and maybe the show was not scheduled in the best time, but that was out of my control. Just got to keep making work and applying this body of work into new places.
You are brilliant! Such a force for excellence in art and goodness in the world. Your family and friends are obviously so proud of your guts & leadership. The money will come!
Congratulations on reaching 356k subscribers and achieving 120k views for this video! It’s a testament to your ability to connect with a wide audience. As a new media artist, your strength lies in weaving together stories that transcend traditional boundaries. The paintings you’ve showcased feel more like mediums for storytelling rather than standalone endpoints, which is an exciting and innovative approach. This ability to seamlessly connect elements from start to finish is a remarkable feat.
That said, finding a way to integrate digital assets into your practice could open new avenues for your artistry-but that’s a conversation for another day.
Reflecting on the show itself, I admire the boldness it took to put on a retrospective after just a decade of practice, something that is usually reserved for artists with many more years in the field. In a traditional sense, this might not align with expectations, but you’ve succeeded in breaking ground with a new audience-a significant win.
From an artist and curator’s perspective, the show could benefit from greater coherence and visual direction. Exhibition design and flow are key to telling your story in a way that allows each piece to stand strong on its own while contributing to the larger narrative. Mastering this will help you create more intentional and impactful exhibitions.
Let this experience be a pivotal moment-a foundation and a guide for the path you choose moving forward. Each show is an opportunity to refine and grow, and I’m excited to see how you evolve from here. Keep pushing boundaries, and don’t lose sight of the incredible connection you’ve already built with your audience.
Congratulations! I am in awe of your enthusiasm and talent and though I started painting in my late 60’s you show that it doesn’t matter, just go for it and love the journey!👏👏👏👏👏
Is 'Success' defind by sales or the experience that is recorded and shared? If it is the latter then this whole experience in watching your channel in the lead up and the actual realities of the show gives a perspective that You suceeded far beyond the expectations of sales and that has to be considered 'REVOLUTIONARY' in a 'public spotlight' way! I get that a number of artists known and unknown would of had the same experiences with their Art shows however your experiences gives hope to simply just be in belief of one's own creativity. Plus, 'Studio Slew' is onto something big, it is going to revolutionize the way art is perceive in a more accessible way. Especially, for many who have not had opportunities like understanding the artist within themselves . What an Honour to witness an incredible Artist at work.
Amazing Slew, so happy for you! Looks like an amazing show with a great turnout, well deserved. Can’t wait to ship all your leftover goods for you! So much love for you Slew!
Dude, you ain't a struggl'n artist, you a art dealer! ... Smells like Fresh Entreprenurialism! Luv it!
Congrats on all your success! Keep going! 🙌
Huge props to host this event - well done! Sorry you did not sell any paintings. It seems that the prices were high and at these difficult times, many can't spend that much. Great editing and unique art work! Keep having fun - that's what it's all about.
Painted my whole life and think is such a inspirations to see a young man like you lift off like this and have UA-cam as a awesome media to help with this. Think you gathering with kiptoe, smoe nova, and all the others was so cool to follow. Best from Denmark 🇩🇰 and the best to the growths of the studio. Mickey
Hello Slew! Gorgeous show highlighting your top-notch talent! I would have thought you have many collectors who would have snapped up every single masterpiece! You deserve the very best on your artistic journey!
The details of your show speak to many additional talents you have ... So impressed
Thank you for sharing. We've all (painters) experienced this! Part of me thinks that art shows are really just an excuse to get people into one room so they can connect and talk, which is healing and inherently beneficial. That's it! And it looks like your show was a great success!
You are a true artist…do it for the joy of doing it….don’t worry about money….it will happen❤
Just got tickets for a drawing session at studio slew for December. Super excited!!!
Love you, SLEW! You are doing great work for the world, spreading the love and joy of making art. Hope you recover soon, but definitely take some time after this huge thing!!
All this effort and that great attitude from your friends and how you pin point and appreciate their support along the way , all of that is priceless my dear thank you very much for showing a great example of doing it all for the love of art . Congratulations 🍾
Wow 🙈 everything you’re doing is so inspirational to me! I love your drive and motivation, even when you don’t fully know what you’re doing. It’s clear this is something you’re passionate about. Really great work. Trying to get on that level someday lol. Congratulations Slew!
Just wanted to say that watching you these last few months has really brought back my inspiration to draw again. So thank you. Oh and also you do some really dope paintings!
@@rjlindsay1977 KEEP GOING!
I had a much smaller solo show last Feb and also sold nothing, so I sympathize. Best of luck, you're a great painter!
Your not the first artist to experience that, it happens. Showing your work is part of the experience and the more often, the more people will get to know your work and you.
That was awesome Slew! You’re a sick artist and a great dude! It’s been fun watching your creativity and progression all these years! Have a beautiful weekend rest up
You're you, bro! No excuses! Keep rocking! That's why I follow your work and consider you my friend! Can't wait to see what you create next. Best of luck!
I was so excited to see you'd posted about the show. was thinking about you the day of. it looks like it was a great success. I loved seeing how everyone came together, did what they do best to make the day the best, and it was! i love the human spirit and how it celebrates other humans. all of them. this time it was studio slew and your efforts to enlighten and nurture other artists. well done.
This is super impressive. Congratulations on seeing your vision realized! Wow, your art is very interesting and very skillfully done and it looks like you’ve got a real purpose with your studio and the nonprofit. KUDOS!
Wow! Hats off to you, your art, the fantastic and generous friends who helped and supported this epic journey and not least all the other artists. Bravo! Spectacular! I wish you great good fortune for the future. ❤❤❤❤🤗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for being so inspiring - I've mostly lurked over the years on this channel, but that doesn't mean I'm not watching and learning and being excited for you and your projects! Much love from the west side💛
Congratulations on a spectacular event! I was really touched watching this seeing how your friends helped you and how you showcased the work of the other artists.
So awesome watching you do this!! I feel inspired that I can make whatever I want happen.
Keep kicking goals! (But rest first. 😉)
Good stuff Slew!
A great milestone and achievement!
Keep up the good work!
Your message is so heart warming for a small artist like me ! Your show was beautiful ❤
Congratulations! Very inspiring and informative. The journey continues.
Congratulations on the show. The gallery looked amazing. It must have been nerve racking but you should be really happy with the outcome and a chance to show your wonderful art.
An admirable event with a compassionate mandate and beautiful people on board and a decade of artistic magic - respect here. May your next decade give you all of these assembled marvels Jupiterian boosts. Bravo!💐
You went to the local frame maker in Bayridge !! Good one...was the gallery in Lispenard Street?
Looks like the exhibition is perfect. Prices in NY are on a completely different level than here in Slovakia. Either way, having an exhibition is a success, and I definitely need to organize one myself after all these years. I'm working on it. Best of luck to you! And every piece of work and exhibition is worth it when we're doing what we love.
your passionate commitment comes through loud and clear
We used to make great money as artists back in the 70s 80s 90s and even early 2000s. Now if you sell a couple pieces at a show you’re lucky. People just don’t buy fine art like they used to and this video shows the extensive amount of work that goes into exhibit in the heart. Super great show. I love your work. What are the prices on some of the smaller pieces?
Hello Slew,,i have been watching you for many years. Dude your an awesome speaker. Sorry to hear none of your paintings sold. Awesome video bro.
Congrats, man. Pretty nice to see you showing your art.
As always a joy to hear you talk about art and your approach. Congratulations on the show and looking forward to being able to continue my own art journey with all things studio Slew. Till next time ☕️
Liked. Subscribed. I like your authenticity, energy. Respect! Thank you to all your friends who helped you. Precious.
What an amazing show, with beautiful artwork!
Congratulations! I’m impressed with you and your team, setting up this amazing show in ONE day…WOW! And a shout out to your mom!❤
🎉🎉🎉🎉 I agree! It is a lot of work. I live in Texas. Just starting and serious. Different and understand business. Business alone is VERY difficult and a TIME SUCK so you have to manage to even create work much less market.
A book too! Done that… time and juggling to still have art is the reason but you still have to find time to be social. Rest up S Slew. You deserve it and I am saving this to show how much goes into this to others! Your art is amazing and the right collectors are out here. Just planning space to make a purchase. I suggest payment options through “Shop” so when the last payment hits you can ship. Hugs to you and all of your great friends! You are fortunate.
Respect for all the work and the passion!
I think many artist's lack the entrepreneurial spirit, and are not great risk takers, as you seem to be. Many of them with more cohesive and refined works hold themselves back, but here you are with work that's not even academic or conceptual in strength, and you're giving it a go. Positivity can surround you with "yes men" and perhaps you need someone to mentor you on your body of work, that can pull you back from both the business side and painting side, and help you become a painter.
Im glad i came across this video and took the time to read all these comments. People have auch different view points. Thank you for this.
You should have done this in LA and cut your prices by 3/4. NYC isn't what a lot of people think it is.
You've been a massive inspiration to me Slew, keep up the good work.
Hoodie sorted !!!! Love ya work man. Sending some Aussie love. Keep on being awesome.
I've been following you for a couple of years now. You are awesome.
your art pricing is just right basing on its appearance, doesnt matter if you didnt sold a single one never low ball such a master piece
Good to see Slew doing things on his own terms as an artist. “Slew,””Ten Hundred”, “Smoe” are 3 of my faves for muralist/graff independent Artist doing their thing!!!! 🎨🎨🎨🔥🔥🔥👍👀👀👀
Wow… that event seemed epic… a lot of work a lot of good friends supporting you and it all looked incredible… the comments gave me tingles.. ❤
I-don’t even know you on UA-cam ( I’m a simple being with 2 months art background 😂 ) no fret 😂…
Thank you for being you and showing the world what is possible without labels of what you should be or do to give you the right to do extraordinary things ❤ you should be soooooo proud… now i figuratively know you I shall be watching and following you 😂😂 on UA-cam ❤️
Your show look stunning and most importantly you had a great time. People will buy your painting eventually, it take time 👍👏👏
Very inspiring sir! 🙌 been watching since the start it’s so dope to see how far you’ve come man! Especially in such a large city your glow up is a work of art!! ❤
Behold! Your journey is nothing short of legendary! 🌟 Your relentless drive and unwavering motivation, even in the face of uncertainty, are truly awe-inspiring. It’s evident that your passion fuels every step you take. Your exhibition was a little bit too far away for me tho, cause I live in Finland Aynywayz, Bravo, Slew! 🏆✨
I don't know the New York art scene. I worked out of California and realized early on that aiming for one-person shows was a big mistake. After the first one-person show bombed, I never aimed for another though, I had several opportunities. Instead, I accumulated several galleries throughout the US and would send each gallery 3 or 4 pieces at a time -not more. Because I concentrated on resort areas, gallery goers who'd visited one resort might stumble on more of my pieces in another resort the following year. That helped to increase name recognition. To put all this more simply, don't put all your eggs in one basket. The problem became finding suitable galleries. My solution was to reference artists working in a similar genre in Art in America's August issue - I don't know if it still exists. Once I'd identified the galleries of a few artists in the same genre, I sent colored postcards of my work to those galleries. That was in the 90s. You should be able to use email to the same effect and for a lot cheaper. Stay tightly focused on your marketing strategy. It has nothing to do with luck.
Nice video and loved the build up to the show. The exhibition itself looked fantastic and what a range of work!
SLEWMAZING as always you are a step or 20 ahead. you did a great job, sales will come!
I know...lol. i am a portrait artist, unfortunately i never made enough money with my paintings. But.....i am also a freehand paper silhouette artist, making portraits with paper and scissors ✂️ in a few minutes for tourists. That made me an income for years....
You are so brave, sir! Congratulations on your wonderful show and studio. X
Hullo SLEW, I am just so impressed with your work and I will say that no matter how many or how long you have an “opening” you are going to be anxious! If you are so relaxed that you are not? Well you have done something wrong!
So glad that you are continuing to move forward with this amazing Studio SLEW! I believe you to be an amazing artist and an inspirational young man. I am proud to be a small part of your glorious experiment and I believe that you are a success!
hahaha HUGE congrats bro!! Feed the minnions!!! haha. Awesome Video! And love seing my comic helping supporting the drawings on the floor!! haha. Cheers Slew!! Huge congrats!!
I watch all your videos all the way . I’m inspired for my first art show on December 6th of this year. Your display has me thinking for myself. I want to do great as well. I don’t have a team but I’ll work hard n be nice and I know good things will come . Thank you 🙏🏾
The painting looks great. Take heart. Your attitude of being in a learning mind regarding exhibits. I will try to do that, too.
Your achievement is commendable! Through the eyes of an oldster and layman myself, here's my 2 cents:
1. Your well established circle of people is key in selling your art.
2. Talk more, not at length, about what ideas went into some of your artworks, not totally about how hectic it has been preparing for the show. You probably have fallen into the "Youber trap".
3. Understandably as a young guy, you seem to be too eager to mention your ten years hard work. It sounds like a lot, but it's not. Add a bit of mystery to your person and art.
5. After the show, talk about which pieces generate the most interest and talking points. And why? Talk about what you'll do differently next time.
6. Do not showcase everything you made, focus on the "primordial " theme.
Good luck!