So true! I understood that when I started following some of my art heroes and... They had so little online following and engagement! But their art skills and professional experience is SPEECHLESS, and they can make a good living with their sales.
Truly profound! Social media seems to be a productivity based culture, whereas until you get to the level to make money, you are making content to feed the social media beast. Who is always hungry.
"Any way will do" in context that people get stuck in a loop of searching the most efficient way but they end up not doing anything is a gold piece of advice. I would give thumbs up twice if I could.
I actually got this advice in my sword fighting classes. I was trying to get techniques perfect in my sparring and it was causing me to slow down. The instructor was just like "better to do it wrong and actually hit the guy than wait to try for perfection and miss."
The 90/10 rule is a great one! I like to think about moving forward in imperfect progress. Your actions don't need to be perfect - just keep moving forward.
This might be the most genuine and not sugar coated guide/tips to start art business and using social media to do the marketing. A lot of it also applies to other things a person wants to sell.
I had a canvas haunting me for 10 years because I couldn't come up with a good enough technical solution to painting a texture. The painting was literally mocking me on a daily basis. It wasn't soul crushing, I moved on to other things, but I have this desire to own that bitch.
@@lostprincess418 It was a knitted blanket. A very simple and basic pattern, but the blanket in the painting wasn't flat, it had pleats. That meant that each individual stitch had to be rendered in perspective to some extent. In my mind, this knitted pattern had to be excuted realistically because the blanket had a meaning as the stitching represented the bonds of family and was important to the composition. I still never went back into that painting, but now I feel as though I will hopefully have the skills to tackle it if I keep progressing. If you're ever really super bored, grab a knitted blanket, put a few pleats into it and try to draw just an 8x10 inch section of it.
I know what you mean, i have that with (way to many) other paintings as well, might as well paint a big middle finger on them because that's what it feels like they are telling me haha but something i tried recently that helped, is painting or drawing the thing that i've built up in my head as this "big end boss" in different styles or mediums where i feel more comfortable with, just so the now irrational fear of that thing goes away abit. Something i try to do sometimes is just making an intentionally "crappy" version of it, but maybe in a fun color scheme that i wouldn't use in the other "scary" painting. The point being, trying to get rid of the anxiety i've built up over the years with the other painting, while also improving the skills i need to get the other painting to look like i want it to. Hope you'll one day be able to finish it and be happy with it 😊 (Sorry for bad grammar, i'm swiss)
@@cindysullivan4867 Cindy, you've brought up some really constructive ways for me to move forward on that painting. I like the idea of taking the daunting task of creating a complex texture and making it fun in some way. I think I will finish it.
“All or nothing” is a nasty thought and gave me more problems than not. The 3 levels habit is pretty simple and straightforward plus can get me out of the procrastination I am guilty of. Thanks, bud, I needed this video.
One advantage of getting older is a lot of fear goes out the window. When I was younger I was sometimes fearful of what people really thought of my art. It would hinder me. Now at 60 I have let all of that go and now I rarely go a day without creating something. The great news is I have never stopped learning from other artists. Eventually you will find your niche. Try not to worry about the $$ or getting into a gallery. There are so many more options today that when I was in my 20's. Most importantly do not listen to critics. The only way you are going to find out your style or who you are is by creating whatever inspires you. The Universe or God will take care of the rest. Thank You Dries. Great video!
I feel torn about social media. It seems like a blessing to have the opportunity to reach so many people from home and make a business take off easily, but at the same time is overwhelming and time consuming. I needed to watch this video! Thanks.
Great video! The issue of spending so much time learning that you fail to produce art is so spot on. I'd never really associated it with procrastination, but that's exactly what it is. Also appreciated your take on producing for social media - its something I've always struggled with precisely because "they" tell you its the only way to sell your art. And just in case anyone happens to read this - I've sold close to 1,000 prints and custom artworks and have only had two people want their money back. So you're right not to worry about it Dries.
Not even 5 minutes in and this video already scalped me. I've been on and off learning to draw since 2017 and have made essentially no progress for exactly the fear-procrastination reasons laid out. I over-consumed art content and now my eye is leagues ahead of my hand, so I hate everything I draw because I know it's wrong but my hands don't know how to do it right. I have a lot of potential (according to feedback from my wife, who is a talented artist), but I choke myself out with the fear that I will hate everything I draw...so I don't draw. And then there's the regret of knowing if I'd dedicated myself over the last 7 years instead of being afraid to start, I'd be an incredible artist by now. It's a big mental trap. Sir, I'm going to go back to the sketchbook that I petered out on back in January. It's time for me to start again. Thank you.
You nailed it. Just keep showing up and doing the work. Simple but so complex. So here I sit, watching UA-cam instead of working in the studio.Thank you for sharing your insights.
Talking so genuinely from passion and experience. The last couple of videos I've watched. You've said some things that have shed new light on my approach to art. One is really truly accepting being an artist is just how I want to make a living simply living and being myself, of which art is a part. Hopefully, managing to inspire someone one else to follow their heart too.
15:25 That Social Media confession... about how it changes you and your work. That really hit me. I think we all needed to hear that. And we need to hear it again tomorrow and every day that these platforms try to leech our ideas and time from us in exchange for pointless vanity metrics. Thanks for saying this so bluntly.
Im subscribed but I rarely watch your videos these days, why? Clickbait. I'm so pleased you have realized what you were doing. It makes me less cynical. I came across the 1000 true fans essay quite a while ago. It's inspiring. Nice work.
Hey Dries, this is one of your best videos yet, I think. Love how you come real here. What spoke most to me was when you discussed the strategies that artists often over-obsess about to not get scammed or screwed. In my young career, I spent way too much time studying art law to protect myself, and I wrote outrageously stiff contracts. I lost a lot of sales because of my ridiculous contracts. I was proud of my self-protective research, but didn’t see how I was losing my connections to prospective buyers because I was afraid. You are right, its not a big deal if some of these things happen to you. Live and learn, but make the sale today! Oh, but a quick google search about a scam scenario that you might be experiencing never hurts either, only takes a few minutes.
I know the feeling and I'm very happy that you shared your story. I'm sure that there is someone out there that will read this and find great support in it, you've helped someone overcome some struggles today Keith! (Is it Keith Garubba or is that your artists/youtube name?)
"... is just a form of procrastination." Oh wow, did that call me out! It can be so true! I'm a brand new baby artist (just started painting November 2023 after decades of saying "I wish") who is constantly surprising myself by making art that not only do I like, other people seem to like too, but once I actually got ahold of some watercolors I spent a MONTH binging painting videos before I even took up the brush because I was afraid to start hahaha. This is an excellent video, thank you. The title drew me in, because I am absolutely an introvert without an audience haha. I was unaware of you before, but now I'm going down the rabbit hole! It's not procrastinating if I paint while I listen and learn! 😁
wow, this is me.. lol i just laid paint to paper about 72 hours ago for the first time. after weeks of watchin videos and havin everything i needed already. im still very very hesitant to actually do it, id rather watch everything and learn everything first 🤣 but i wanna also Do It, so bad i cant stand it. lol
Hey Dries, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos and that you are really there fur us. So many times I've watched a video on other channels giving advice and at the end there is a book you have to buy, or a seminar you have to sign up for to get the real info. You just tell us how it is and help us learn from your personal experiences. I'm at the end of my "career" and just starting as an artist and I'm also a massive introvert, so your message is absolute gold for me. By the way I am jealous of the hair, I'm bald as a babies bottom.
You are speaking to the part of me that hasn't been acknowledged even by myself because I thought I was being too sensitive and not tough enough. Stuck in the learning spiral, not sure where to start, wearing too many hats and haven't actually created my art in a few years. I am not a traditional artist by any means, I am a pattern maker in the fashion and costume industry trying to express myself online, but too afraid to do so. I've made art for others, but doing so for my own personal brand is debilitatingly overwhelming. 90:10 is something i'm definitely going to be implementing in my goals. Thank you, I just stumbled across your channel, but you are wildly brilliant, and YT algorithm needs to start putting your content out to more people.
When I saw your hairstyle in the UA-cam line-up I had to tune in as an inquiring introverted artist to your video. You're on fire. Crazy! LOL! Love your content! Thanks!
Thank you for your very original and unique information!!! So tired of finding advice on selling Art only to hear same old stuff. Your videos are incredible.
This is the heart of the greatest struggle for me. Now I understand I have adhd , and an issue with perfectionism. It explains why I’ve made decisions and had reactions to my decisions in life. I have a huge impulse to just jump towards engaging ideas. I’ve been thwarted from that instinct my whole life, mostly from good intentioned , loving people. So I listen, and I research, learn, make calculated decisions. As a result I talk myself out of stuff or lose the desire. When I get excited by an idea I want to jump. It’s my instinct. It keeps me motivated, I learn at a rapid rate, and I hyper focus. When I allow myself to do this I am successful- every time. Every time . Yet I struggle to remind myself that my gut instincts aren’t wrong. It may drive others crazy, but when I succeed then all will be forgotten.
I'm disabled and neurodivergent, so just finding energy to complete work is very difficult. And on top of that, having to take good pictures and make a decent post of my work really mess with my executive dysfunction! I'm trying my best to get better at it, I've made some changes in my lifestyle to have more freedom for my art. But as soon as I have enough funds, I'll need to hire an assistant even if it's just someone to post online for me. There's just to much to think about in the art business when I just want to create and connect through my art
I honestly don't know what's wrong with me (I'm beginning to wonder if I have adhd) but I struggle SO much. I keep just putting making stuff off, until I feel better until I'm in a better head space until I feel like I have the energy to do it, and I just watch videos on youtube. I try to find people doing polymer clay (that's become my recent hobby, I basically have a hobby collecting hobbies, like crochet, knitting, I used to paint /a lot/, nail art, it just keeps going and I keep spending money on new shit without even really doing much with the shit I already have) I thought maybe my problem is having the area I do most of my work being in another room out of site out of mind, so I bought this kinda lap desk and set up my pasta machine and have all my clay on it and y'know what? Day in and day out it just stares at me while my fat ass lays in bed. And then I hate and despise myself for letting me get to this point. It's awful. Anyway SORRY! All of this was just to say I completely understand, my heart goes out to you it's got to be difficult having to create art while working around your disability. I really struggle with whenever I make stuff it never looks as, I can never think of the exact word I want, but its like polish? Like other people's art looks so like official and like ... I don't know, I have such a hard time losing words I want to say ugh.. I feel like my stuff looks so uneven and not perfect. I try so hard to make stuff that looks polished I basically worked myself up to a meltdown yesterday trying. I don't understand why I have such a hard time! Anyway, I see your comment was made a month ago. I hope you're doing better! I hope in this last month you've been able to have fun creating your art. (also I'm really sorry for my huge ass paragraph :\ )
@@PanicLedisko Welcome to the gang...🙏 Same here...🤷 I have a waterdamage on my house & would need to get at least $ 50 000 for repaires. It stinks mold & I got headache...🤷 I am also looking trough all vid's & how to start with business with low money input, since I got fooled by 2 persons fixing 2 other waterleaks that were on my home, & they were charging me overprice...I am being very cautious of /aware not to do anything wrong by starting business online, that can cause more costs!🤷 I am retired, 65+, & with many other things happening on private level, as being let down by a near relative, who was moral support, to be able to declutter & sell things I do not need ( ☝️I helped that person many times when needed!!!) ...& There is also a near relative that has health issues, that worries me & I have it constantly in the back of my mind...it all contributes to going out less, do less at home, though I am doing my best as I can, & have 22 internet auctions with things for sale, though sales, were fewer & fewer for last 3 months...🤷 I have seen some vid's about people getting help with a m a n i t a _ m u s c a r i a, that they got a lot done in one go!👍...& The best part of it, it is not in any way connected to addiction as in micro dose, so it would be the way to give it a go...check out vid's about it..👍 as I understood, it helps our brain to connect lost connections again..🤔 But I understand You & Your situation...🙏please kindly do not apologize for You being You, since noone got hurt..🤷 & I also thought of this selfsabotage system...could it be a programmed pattern since upbringing? That One does it "unconsciously"? As for having assistans: is there any church that has volounteers to help people out? Maybe someone visiting & coming to talk to & exchange ideas as well as get a little bit of help with Your work & ideas? Best wishes to ALL & may ALL be blessed with health & happiness ❗ 🙏🕊️🌟
Like my dance teacher used to say: you have to slog through the mountain pass of Slow and Awkward before you end up in the plain of Graceful and Awesome.
Something that I've noticed is that whenever I took a long break from being productive in art, I always came back improved. And I haven't been doing anything art related during my break, and what I learn from that is that stepping back for a while and taking breaks help my brain to implement what I've learned into my art. I would sometimes stuck with the same process and not really improving, unless I took along break and came back.
In all the bla bla bla going on in the art world lately, I found this video extremely useful and you are an incredible teacher. Not sure if you realize it but you covered some major mental blocking issues people face with fear and perfectionism perfectly. Thanks for the insight.
I've always been struggling to gain the courage to post my art work on Instagram, or even record myself making art. Social media is like the ocean, you're entering the unknown. Thank you for addressing these common fears and sharing your story. You've got a new subscriber!
fully resonate with Level-based Habits. Realised that I've been doing ALL or Nothing, all this while; though not a full-time artist yet but I'm on my journey to move away from corporate and pursue illustration as a freelancer. Your content deff ticks off everything that an artsy person hating to post on social media needs to learn early :) . Good stuff!
Vanity metrics - I couldn’t summarize the gross feeling I get from social media posting. This randomly popped up on my feed, and yes, everything you’re saying is spot on. I have so much art, so much inventory, and can now use the three steps to stop procrastinating (doing crafts to avoid real art of the business side). Everything is bedazzled but nothing is truly done. Thank you so much! You have a brilliant mind for art and business and finally have a term for my disdain for social media. I’ll spend 70% of time finding unique ways around it
This holds true even more so going into the future. it is the traditional artists that will be sought after even more by those seeking hand crafted products and tangible items made by real people. Especially in a world being flooded with AI, which is fine for those who just want a pretty picture. But that was never the audience that would buy a real painting. But also, traditional art will always be around as long as people with money need to protect their investments by insuring artwork. That has been a long held symbiotic system that works really well. But that is a whole other topic.
I am definitely procrastinating and afraid to even try. But somehow watching this video made me realize, "Oh so it's not just me?" Because it feels very lonely as an artist who is afraid of people. I want to have or just be part of a community. Fear is a terrible voice that convinces you that only the worst things happen, but they rarely do. Fantastic video, thank you for sharing this knowledge!
Really insightful information here! Many of us eithet get overwhelmed by how fast things move on social media that we get paralyzed or we try to keep up only to burn out. The advice here is just what I needed and hope to implement it. Thanks!
I really appreciate how you set up the lighting for your videos. Seeing deep shadows on one side of your face, and awesome lighting on the other makes watching you teach enriching and inspiring. Thank you.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been an artist all my life but recently started my art business (c. 2021) and I’ve started and stopped so many times. I took breaks from the burnout and also studied and tried to perfect my techniques and rarely posted. I thought I was investing in myself by learning but after watching this video, it seems I was procrastinating and afraid! Keeping posting schedules and getting lost in the sea of likes and followers, was overwhelming to say the least. Last year I got scammed, and it was my first commission (outside of my family & friends). It was disheartening but it did teach me to make sure I’m doing my art for myself. I’ve just got to believe and trust that there’s still an opportunity to make a living out here. Thank you so much for this video! & I wish all of us much success. ⭐️
Getting scammed, having your art stolen online and in person, and having a bad commission where someone talks you down in price and then is never satisfied - these are all things that have happened to me that stopped me from doing art after a while. I’m now getting back into it and only in person. Finished work that people can buy at my booth.
I've been looking for advice on an art career for several years and this is easily the best advice I've come across yet. You didn't just give me a pep talk, you gave me a roadmap.
Ketels, you are truly hilarious!! I was literally laughing out loud because you perfectly summed up the psychological cycle every creative mind goes through-though some might never even realize it. You condensed years of struggle into a statement within just two minutes. You are the best, absolutely a brilliant human being!!🤩🤩🤩 I want to be just like you when I grow up🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕
i freaking loved this video!! sent it to all my artist friends 💗🤧🥺 was watching it while working on my new painting, super inspiring!! thank you🙆🙆🏼♀️🤝🏻💗
Anxiety can be so crippling! I used to feel almost crazy trying to explain to my family why I didn't want to post anymore (art theft, fear of someone still stalking me from years ago, fear I'll be "cancelled" even though I have nothing to be cancelled over). I've never heard anyone else speak about it like you have. Now that I've become a mother I've finally found the idea of failing to put my work out there more frightening than the potential consequences of success. But of course now I'm so busy with the baby I hardly have any time! Life has its ironies.... Wonderful video. ♡
I'm not an artist but some of the things you said resonate with me as a writer/game designer in the tabletop RPG market. I'll definitely apply some of these steps in my workflow. Thank you! And, man... what a dope tele you got there in the background ❤
Hi Dries, As a musical artist, working at it for decades, procrastinating with some master plan for a rebrand for the last 3 years; I really relate. In fact; everything you talk about relates to my life as a musician. Thank you for your amazing insights!!! Working on the 90/10 rule. 🙏💞🙏💞
Your comments on social media are spot on. I have had zero luck on Instagram simply because I don't truly understand how to make it work for me. I don't like social media--I think that comes through in every post. *SIGH* I never figured out how to get my images viewed by the general public; I generally only got views by other artists, not possible art collectors.
It's because you need to know who your target audience is, and then hashtag "their" choice of words. Like flowers - flowergarden.... Mental health - overcoming, depression and so on.
Wow I've been thinking about all these topics for years in the back of my mind while trying to be creative in various ways and you really put into words everything I'd kinda already been feeling while also breaking it all down into a simpler, more conclusive and more actionable whole. I'm fairly comfortable with art, but I was completely new to writing until I decided to start learning it from basically nothing. The research rabbit holes, the seeking of the most correct or efficient path to follow, the setting of draconian and overly demanding habit goals which drained me of all will to keep going, these are all things I've done while trying to learn to write. Good advice transcends its own bounds, it seems.
I’m so glad I came across this video!!!! You hit on so many great points. My friend and I were literally just talking about how overwhelming it is to be an artist. Keeping up with social media, making original art, imposter syndrome. And you talked about it all. Definitely appreciate this video ❤
I have no idea who you are my friend but I respect and love the creative mind and wish more pple tapped into it. Just wanted to say Im glad you stuck to your authentic origianl self and found a way to keep that original and creative process alive while still building your brand.
I am 2 minutes in and you are already dropping undeniable truths, never felt more called out in my life 😂 I will probably be a new person by the end of the video. Thank you!!
I’ve listened to only a few of your videos. I was going to write that I love you, but that was too extreme. I’m so appreciating your commentary on fear and procrastination. Thanks!
I don't know how I ran into this video but I'm really glad I did. It is so jam packed with good advice that I've got to go back and view it a few more times. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together.
I found the secret of selling on social media was to stop trying to sell my art directly-build personal connections and trust, and the sales will follow naturally, almost as a by product.. Have you found this Dries?
In my experience the most efficient way to find the most efficient way is to actually put technique into practice. Some methods click better with some people and you won’t really know for sure what works best for you until you actually try it. A life changing decision for me was deciding if I read a book about art I’m going to actually try out something from the boo. Made a huge difference for me
How wise advice! I'm watching your video for the second time today, once before i started my full time work and now second time on my lunch break! I will again watch it after i got home! Your words are holy bible to my heart! Thank you so much for this video!
As illustrator/ concept artist you’ve also got to be careful to not let social media steer your output. Joining IG early on was a mistake bc on that platform, you get the most likes from simple stylized portraits. So every day I’d spend the morning drawing some flowy-hair hi-chroma portrait & the likes roll in. But it was crushing my real work, which is detailed & imaginative. I’m in no way knocking anyone who loves drawing simple stylized portraits, & clearly it can be lucrative in licensing if you look at Lisa Frank or Loish. But the skill ceiling on that is fairly low, the work doesn’t sell much, & unless you really enjoy it or want to be a social media influencer or teach how to draw like that.. what are you even doing? So I left IG, started a mural business & doing a few detailed personal works (while still working in concept art day job). Long story short, I can make more off 1 mural or illustration than months worth of social media monetization
I like your enthusiasm. I have two good paintings done since I moved to Spain. One I got framed, the frame was 116 euro, they said they would display the painting for me, but if it sells, they get 30%…sounds a bit too much, I already gave them 116 euro..I was going to sell it for about 450, it’s A4, and a copy of a Manet, with my own twist. The next one I did was an Octopus…and I know you said to forget about being perfect, but the background wash doesn’t look good at all, but the Octopus looks great so, with watercolours, I’m definitely still learning.
I'm confident YT is up to something, cause I'm sure as hell stuck in the learning spiral of procrastinating as I was searching for "methods of marketing" for my artwork as a tattoo artist. This video came in the perfect moment!
That was such an amazing watch! I stumbled across the video in my recommended and it was sooooo good! Also I love your voice and how fluent your english is (I try to be as fluent as you but often forget words D: ) Subscribed
after twitter got hit, I just stopped posting basically and I started drawing for my own sake. For better and worse I started not finishing my paintings also because noone would see them at the time either and they didnt feel good enough. I think its healthy to sometimes just be okay with learning as you are going and not get too focused on making the magnum opus. Shareing is also part of the journey
I really appreciate this video and it got my hopes higher to maybe get myself to change in a necessary way. It's openly honest about the daily meaning of life requirements. Then i realized that procrastination, perfectionism and fear of failure are not my actual underlying problems; they're terms from the productivity mill. They're real but i dare to claim it's surface level when it's a case of autistic introverts with adhd. After decades of trying to figure myself and communities out, i always hated the lack of transparency and honesty, while everyone successful and unsuccessful felt it was a taboo to admit the actual amount of time they spent on not making the art and on not growing intellectuallyand conceptually. Hearing this video, spending 70% of the 90% of "doing" on the business side, opens that up more honestly. But then confronts me with my inability to pursue and endure a daily or weekly life in which only 10 % of my time can be about researching and only 27% of my time can be about expressing, feeling, regulating emotions, creating worlds. And 63% is about the business side that doesnt only scare me the most, but also is an artifical hill i can't climb; i live on fascination. I dont get payoffs via tasks. My soul gets crushed very easily. I have zero abilith to park stimuli; i cant do something creatively if ive had to fill my mindspace with something that anti-fascinates and overstimulates me. Living the majority of my time as a tactical promoting entrepreneur, is an environment i cannot durably sustain. I bet artistst centuries ago also had to spend half of their life on networking and boring assignments and other admin. I fear im not cut out for any ancient or modern capitalist neurotypical productivity based mold. It does make me realise i dont need a workplace, i need an office, a place to go to maybe 10-20% of my time to focus on the business sides exclusively, which i can then leave behind me to focus the other other days on fascination to keep me going and on mental health care; to care for and lay to rest the inner trauma demons that come up whenever i connect with feelings and imagination, besides the almost daily overstimulation and coping with normal everyday world sensescapes. I think health care takes 70- 90% ofmy art making time, which is already enough discouragement to bare.
Omg I'm prorastinating so bad trying to find the "best method" cause I'm too scared to even begin taking action. Hope I can fight it back and pursue my dreams soon! Thanks for the vide Dries
Yup! Try being an embroidery artist - it can take weeks or even months to do some pieces! 😖 Posting every day is mad. I do most of my business learning when I'm unable to work (long-term health issues). 👍🏻
Wow, this video hit me spiritually 😅. It is eye-opening, realising how much I am procrastinating. I too have been doing more research than actually drawing something😔
being an artist is hard i still barely know how to draw but i did only start this year. the more you learn the more i find myself overwhelmed with my eyes swirling with knowledge lol. the more i learn the less confident i feel. but i have this feeling it flips on its head eventually
All or nothing, that sounds like me 😂 Thank you for the inspiration ❤ It sounds easy when you talk about it, but I know you do a lot of work and put a lot of effort into overcoming that procrastination process. I really appreciate that you share what you have learned ✨️
I also do the level 3 level 0 effort flip flop. I never thought of this as progress to Nation even though I have not met any of my standards. It's interesting observation that really helps me and appreciate you putting it into words
This is really brilliant and so related to me as I come from the so called "corporate world" and your approach of art is really helpful for people who have never been in art schools and also for artists who were in art school because they sometimes miss the marketing and communication thing.
What’s worked for me to be full time is to try and keep up with sites where people are buying art (at the time) and I have goals to sell 40 pieces a month. I don’t consider it a good month when I’m lower than that and there are those months (seasonal less marketing etc, etc) but for my math it’s livable especially if you can pull off a couple months over 40. But I tell myself all the time it’s this or I have to get a job, so that’s super motivating for me to do certain hours every day, whether it’s a sale day or art production day. I also watch videos do research and basic schedule does help. But it has taken years to figure out what works for me, just to get here. You got to find a pattern based on your square in price what you would need to move (different sizes) to make it full time. I’m also attempting to reduce my living overhead (because of inflation) to keep doing art. Maybe that will be helpful to someone. What I basically saying is make it a passion and try not to get frustrated, the more art and studies you do the better you get. So do it every chance you get! ❤
A real artist is not who sells but who can create something unique and beautiful. I did also many exhibitions and Art fairs around the world but my biggest problem was that I felt uncomfortable to sell a Artwork which is a part of my soul♥️ Take care and enjoy life with compassion and love ♥️☮️
I appreciate your videos, balance is a struggle I rather create than the business side, I’m pretty sure that’s a common issue with artists lol. These videos help! Thank you
Subbed in under a minute of this. Immediate fan. Jarringly genuine painter from asofyet unknown locale (eastern European or northern middle eastern country? idk I’m generally good with accents but I’m lowkey thrown) with an accent+delivery reminsicing of madness+science but also palpable passion for his craft detailing highly relatable creative paralysis that accompanies pursuing things irl. You, sir, have a new stranger who will now silently contribute one view count to your vids henceforth but also smash the like button and leave this very rare, high value, seldom seen comment left by me, [redacted], an as of yet unrealized man in the shell of a boy he once was, now kinda fat, addled with ailments from years of drink and drug, still chasing his tail on the same neuropathway carousels because the greatness for which he was always doomed looms more daunting than ever, but by god I’m going to put out some of my actually good music not for the youth of today who dress like older kids did when I was an early nineties child but for the three grandmas I haven’t called in a while who haven’t heard a single song in all the ten plus years I’ve been talking about doing the shit….damn it I’m doing it again. Actually don’t do drugs, children. Or wait, do do drugs, children. If you’re anything like I was you will do the opposite. Okthxilybye. [in italics] Exeunt. 🫨😮💨😬👀🤦♂️😅👀
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Advice I have given to a lot of people is "Ten sales is better than a Hundred likes"
I love this, thank you
holy shit
Sometimes you need a hundred likes to get one sale 🙂
What about 10 sales and 10,000 likes?
So true! I understood that when I started following some of my art heroes and... They had so little online following and engagement! But their art skills and professional experience is SPEECHLESS, and they can make a good living with their sales.
Truly profound! Social media seems to be a productivity based culture, whereas until you get to the level to make money, you are making content to feed the social media beast. Who is always hungry.
"Any way will do" in context that people get stuck in a loop of searching the most efficient way but they end up not doing anything is a gold piece of advice. I would give thumbs up twice if I could.
I see myself on that quot
I actually got this advice in my sword fighting classes. I was trying to get techniques perfect in my sparring and it was causing me to slow down. The instructor was just like "better to do it wrong and actually hit the guy than wait to try for perfection and miss."
my personal mantra is "everything worth doing is worth doing poorly"
@@bearisbig3848 Thank you for this.
The 90/10 rule is a great one! I like to think about moving forward in imperfect progress. Your actions don't need to be perfect - just keep moving forward.
I like this idea of imperfect progress... Let's do some imperfect progress
Ace Ventura has never steered me wrong before...
Russell Brand definitely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to art sales
Russel Ventura always gives the best advice
thanks. got me cackling.
@@SourGravity who's making fun? Ace Venturas a boss.
Egon Schiele is more accurate I guess
This might be the most genuine and not sugar coated guide/tips to start art business and using social media to do the marketing. A lot of it also applies to other things a person wants to sell.
I had a canvas haunting me for 10 years because I couldn't come up with a good enough technical solution to painting a texture. The painting was literally mocking me on a daily basis. It wasn't soul crushing, I moved on to other things, but I have this desire to own that bitch.
I have to ask, what was this terrorizing texture?!
@@lostprincess418 It was a knitted blanket. A very simple and basic pattern, but the blanket in the painting wasn't flat, it had pleats. That meant that each individual stitch had to be rendered in perspective to some extent. In my mind, this knitted pattern had to be excuted realistically because the blanket had a meaning as the stitching represented the bonds of family and was important to the composition. I still never went back into that painting, but now I feel as though I will hopefully have the skills to tackle it if I keep progressing. If you're ever really super bored, grab a knitted blanket, put a few pleats into it and try to draw just an 8x10 inch section of it.
I know what you mean, i have that with (way to many) other paintings as well, might as well paint a big middle finger on them because that's what it feels like they are telling me haha but something i tried recently that helped, is painting or drawing the thing that i've built up in my head as this "big end boss" in different styles or mediums where i feel more comfortable with, just so the now irrational fear of that thing goes away abit. Something i try to do sometimes is just making an intentionally "crappy" version of it, but maybe in a fun color scheme that i wouldn't use in the other "scary" painting. The point being, trying to get rid of the anxiety i've built up over the years with the other painting, while also improving the skills i need to get the other painting to look like i want it to. Hope you'll one day be able to finish it and be happy with it 😊 (Sorry for bad grammar, i'm swiss)
@@cindysullivan4867 Cindy, you've brought up some really constructive ways for me to move forward on that painting. I like the idea of taking the daunting task of creating a complex texture and making it fun in some way. I think I will finish it.
@@DK-jg5vk glad to hear that! Wishing you luck ☺️
“All or nothing” is a nasty thought and gave me more problems than not. The 3 levels habit is pretty simple and straightforward plus can get me out of the procrastination I am guilty of. Thanks, bud, I needed this video.
The hair is a vibe and I am here for it
One advantage of getting older is a lot of fear goes out the window. When I was younger I was sometimes fearful of what people really thought of my art. It would hinder me. Now at 60 I have let all of that go and now I rarely go a day without creating something. The great news is I have never stopped learning from other artists. Eventually you will find your niche. Try not to worry about the $$ or getting into a gallery. There are so many more options today that when I was in my 20's. Most importantly do not listen to critics. The only way you are going to find out your style or who you are is by creating whatever inspires you. The Universe or God will take care of the rest. Thank You Dries. Great video!
I feel torn about social media. It seems like a blessing to have the opportunity to reach so many people from home and make a business take off easily, but at the same time is overwhelming and time consuming.
I needed to watch this video! Thanks.
Great video! The issue of spending so much time learning that you fail to produce art is so spot on. I'd never really associated it with procrastination, but that's exactly what it is. Also appreciated your take on producing for social media - its something I've always struggled with precisely because "they" tell you its the only way to sell your art. And just in case anyone happens to read this - I've sold close to 1,000 prints and custom artworks and have only had two people want their money back. So you're right not to worry about it Dries.
Not even 5 minutes in and this video already scalped me. I've been on and off learning to draw since 2017 and have made essentially no progress for exactly the fear-procrastination reasons laid out. I over-consumed art content and now my eye is leagues ahead of my hand, so I hate everything I draw because I know it's wrong but my hands don't know how to do it right.
I have a lot of potential (according to feedback from my wife, who is a talented artist), but I choke myself out with the fear that I will hate everything I draw...so I don't draw. And then there's the regret of knowing if I'd dedicated myself over the last 7 years instead of being afraid to start, I'd be an incredible artist by now. It's a big mental trap.
Sir, I'm going to go back to the sketchbook that I petered out on back in January. It's time for me to start again. Thank you.
You nailed it. Just keep showing up and doing the work. Simple
but so complex. So here I sit, watching UA-cam instead of working in the studio.Thank you for sharing your insights.
There you go then! If this reply pops up when you are sitting on yt take it as a duty call
We all learn as long as we live...so see all this as LESSONS, even watching yt vid's..👍 Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟
Talking so genuinely from passion and experience. The last couple of videos I've watched. You've said some things that have shed new light on my approach to art. One is really truly accepting being an artist is just how I want to make a living simply living and being myself, of which art is a part. Hopefully, managing to inspire someone one else to follow their heart too.
10% learning 90% work
Process based vs outcome goals
Good stuff
15:25 That Social Media confession... about how it changes you and your work. That really hit me. I think we all needed to hear that. And we need to hear it again tomorrow and every day that these platforms try to leech our ideas and time from us in exchange for pointless vanity metrics. Thanks for saying this so bluntly.
Im subscribed but I rarely watch your videos these days, why? Clickbait.
I'm so pleased you have realized what you were doing. It makes me less cynical.
I came across the 1000 true fans essay quite a while ago. It's inspiring.
Nice work.
I have a strange feeling you're not the only one 🤣
Hey Dries, this is one of your best videos yet, I think. Love how you come real here. What spoke most to me was when you discussed the strategies that artists often over-obsess about to not get scammed or screwed. In my young career, I spent way too much time studying art law to protect myself, and I wrote outrageously stiff contracts. I lost a lot of sales because of my ridiculous contracts. I was proud of my self-protective research, but didn’t see how I was losing my connections to prospective buyers because I was afraid. You are right, its not a big deal if some of these things happen to you. Live and learn, but make the sale today! Oh, but a quick google search about a scam scenario that you might be experiencing never hurts either, only takes a few minutes.
I know the feeling and I'm very happy that you shared your story. I'm sure that there is someone out there that will read this and find great support in it, you've helped someone overcome some struggles today Keith! (Is it Keith Garubba or is that your artists/youtube name?)
"... is just a form of procrastination." Oh wow, did that call me out! It can be so true! I'm a brand new baby artist (just started painting November 2023 after decades of saying "I wish") who is constantly surprising myself by making art that not only do I like, other people seem to like too, but once I actually got ahold of some watercolors I spent a MONTH binging painting videos before I even took up the brush because I was afraid to start hahaha. This is an excellent video, thank you. The title drew me in, because I am absolutely an introvert without an audience haha. I was unaware of you before, but now I'm going down the rabbit hole! It's not procrastinating if I paint while I listen and learn! 😁
Also, I LOVE your hair and respect the amount of work it must take to make it look that fantastic.
wow, this is me.. lol i just laid paint to paper about 72 hours ago for the first time. after weeks of watchin videos and havin everything i needed already. im still very very hesitant to actually do it, id rather watch everything and learn everything first 🤣 but i wanna also Do It, so bad i cant stand it. lol
@@skotwilt Doooo iiiiiitttttt! Just make art! Literally the best thing I've ever done for my mental health. The joy is real.
My takeaways: 10/90, 3 easy levels of habits. Don't be afraid of the thieves and jerks out there. Thanks for your insights, Dries. I've subscribed.
Hey Dries, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos and that you are really there fur us. So many times I've watched a video on other channels giving advice and at the end there is a book you have to buy, or a seminar you have to sign up for to get the real info. You just tell us how it is and help us learn from your personal experiences. I'm at the end of my "career" and just starting as an artist and I'm also a massive introvert, so your message is absolute gold for me. By the way I am jealous of the hair, I'm bald as a babies bottom.
You are speaking to the part of me that hasn't been acknowledged even by myself because I thought I was being too sensitive and not tough enough. Stuck in the learning spiral, not sure where to start, wearing too many hats and haven't actually created my art in a few years. I am not a traditional artist by any means, I am a pattern maker in the fashion and costume industry trying to express myself online, but too afraid to do so. I've made art for others, but doing so for my own personal brand is debilitatingly overwhelming. 90:10 is something i'm definitely going to be implementing in my goals. Thank you, I just stumbled across your channel, but you are wildly brilliant, and YT algorithm needs to start putting your content out to more people.
Your crazy hair is iconic lol keep it going
When I saw your hairstyle in the UA-cam line-up I had to tune in as an inquiring introverted artist to your video. You're on fire. Crazy! LOL! Love your content! Thanks!
Interesting, I would've never considered that the hair might actually be a reason that people click on the video... hmmm.
Thank you for your very original and unique information!!! So tired of finding advice on selling Art only to hear same old stuff. Your videos are incredible.
This is the heart of the greatest struggle for me. Now I understand I have adhd , and an issue with perfectionism. It explains why I’ve made decisions and had reactions to my decisions in life.
I have a huge impulse to just jump towards engaging ideas. I’ve been thwarted from that instinct my whole life, mostly from good intentioned , loving people. So I listen, and I research, learn, make calculated decisions. As a result I talk myself out of stuff or lose the desire.
When I get excited by an idea I want to jump. It’s my instinct. It keeps me motivated, I learn at a rapid rate, and I hyper focus. When I allow myself to do this I am successful- every time. Every time .
Yet I struggle to remind myself that my gut instincts aren’t wrong. It may drive others crazy, but when I succeed then all will be forgotten.
You have a very Ace Ventura: Pet Detective look going on. nice 👍 On a more serious note, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Just checked ace ventura... You're right I can see the link. Thanks
I'm disabled and neurodivergent, so just finding energy to complete work is very difficult. And on top of that, having to take good pictures and make a decent post of my work really mess with my executive dysfunction! I'm trying my best to get better at it, I've made some changes in my lifestyle to have more freedom for my art. But as soon as I have enough funds, I'll need to hire an assistant even if it's just someone to post online for me. There's just to much to think about in the art business when I just want to create and connect through my art
I honestly don't know what's wrong with me (I'm beginning to wonder if I have adhd) but I struggle SO much. I keep just putting making stuff off, until I feel better until I'm in a better head space until I feel like I have the energy to do it, and I just watch videos on youtube. I try to find people doing polymer clay (that's become my recent hobby, I basically have a hobby collecting hobbies, like crochet, knitting, I used to paint /a lot/, nail art, it just keeps going and I keep spending money on new shit without even really doing much with the shit I already have) I thought maybe my problem is having the area I do most of my work being in another room out of site out of mind, so I bought this kinda lap desk and set up my pasta machine and have all my clay on it and y'know what? Day in and day out it just stares at me while my fat ass lays in bed. And then I hate and despise myself for letting me get to this point. It's awful. Anyway SORRY! All of this was just to say I completely understand, my heart goes out to you it's got to be difficult having to create art while working around your disability. I really struggle with whenever I make stuff it never looks as, I can never think of the exact word I want, but its like polish? Like other people's art looks so like official and like ... I don't know, I have such a hard time losing words I want to say ugh.. I feel like my stuff looks so uneven and not perfect. I try so hard to make stuff that looks polished I basically worked myself up to a meltdown yesterday trying. I don't understand why I have such a hard time! Anyway, I see your comment was made a month ago. I hope you're doing better! I hope in this last month you've been able to have fun creating your art. (also I'm really sorry for my huge ass paragraph :\ )
@@PanicLedisko Welcome to the gang...🙏 Same here...🤷
I have a waterdamage on my house & would need to get at least $ 50 000 for repaires. It stinks mold & I got headache...🤷 I am also looking trough all vid's & how to start with business with low money input, since I got fooled by 2 persons fixing 2 other waterleaks that were on my home, & they were charging me overprice...I am being very cautious of /aware not to do anything wrong by starting business online, that can cause more costs!🤷
I am retired, 65+, & with many other things happening on private level, as being let down by a near relative, who was moral support, to be able to declutter & sell things I do not need ( ☝️I helped that person many times when needed!!!) ...& There is also a near relative that has health issues, that worries me & I have it constantly in the back of my mind...it all contributes to going out less, do less at home, though I am doing my best as I can, & have 22 internet auctions with things for sale, though sales, were fewer & fewer for last 3 months...🤷
I have seen some vid's about people getting help with a m a n i t a _ m u s c a r i a, that they got a lot done in one go!👍...& The best part of it, it is not in any way connected to addiction as in micro dose, so it would be the way to give it a go...check out vid's about it..👍 as I understood, it helps our brain to connect lost connections again..🤔
But I understand You & Your situation...🙏please kindly do not apologize for You being You, since noone got hurt..🤷 & I also thought of this selfsabotage system...could it be a programmed pattern since upbringing? That One does it "unconsciously"?
As for having assistans: is there any church that has volounteers to help people out? Maybe someone visiting & coming to talk to & exchange ideas as well as get a little bit of help with Your work & ideas?
Best wishes to ALL & may ALL be blessed with health & happiness ❗ 🙏🕊️🌟
Like my dance teacher used to say: you have to slog through the mountain pass of Slow and Awkward before you end up in the plain of Graceful and Awesome.
Something that I've noticed is that whenever I took a long break from being productive in art, I always came back improved. And I haven't been doing anything art related during my break, and what I learn from that is that stepping back for a while and taking breaks help my brain to implement what I've learned into my art.
I would sometimes stuck with the same process and not really improving, unless I took along break and came back.
In all the bla bla bla going on in the art world lately, I found this video extremely useful and you are an incredible teacher. Not sure if you realize it but you covered some major mental blocking issues people face with fear and perfectionism perfectly. Thanks for the insight.
I've always been struggling to gain the courage to post my art work on Instagram, or even record myself making art. Social media is like the ocean, you're entering the unknown. Thank you for addressing these common fears and sharing your story. You've got a new subscriber!
fully resonate with Level-based Habits. Realised that I've been doing ALL or Nothing, all this while; though not a full-time artist yet but I'm on my journey to move away from corporate and pursue illustration as a freelancer. Your content deff ticks off everything that an artsy person hating to post on social media needs to learn early :) . Good stuff!
Vanity metrics - I couldn’t summarize the gross feeling I get from social media posting. This randomly popped up on my feed, and yes, everything you’re saying is spot on.
I have so much art, so much inventory, and can now use the three steps to stop procrastinating (doing crafts to avoid real art of the business side). Everything is bedazzled but nothing is truly done.
Thank you so much! You have a brilliant mind for art and business and finally have a term for my disdain for social media. I’ll spend 70% of time finding unique ways around it
I'm glad you have changed your perspective. I have adjusted my relationship to social media and vanity. Thank goodness you keep it real.
This holds true even more so going into the future. it is the traditional artists that will be sought after even more by those seeking hand crafted products and tangible items made by real people. Especially in a world being flooded with AI, which is fine for those who just want a pretty picture. But that was never the audience that would buy a real painting.
But also, traditional art will always be around as long as people with money need to protect their investments by insuring artwork. That has been a long held symbiotic system that works really well. But that is a whole other topic.
I am definitely procrastinating and afraid to even try. But somehow watching this video made me realize, "Oh so it's not just me?" Because it feels very lonely as an artist who is afraid of people. I want to have or just be part of a community. Fear is a terrible voice that convinces you that only the worst things happen, but they rarely do.
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing this knowledge!
Really insightful information here!
Many of us eithet get overwhelmed by how fast things move on social media that we get paralyzed or we try to keep up only to burn out.
The advice here is just what I needed and hope to implement it. Thanks!
I really appreciate how you set up the lighting for your videos. Seeing deep shadows on one side of your face, and awesome lighting on the other makes watching you teach enriching and inspiring. Thank you.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been an artist all my life but recently started my art business (c. 2021) and I’ve started and stopped so many times. I took breaks from the burnout and also studied and tried to perfect my techniques and rarely posted. I thought I was investing in myself by learning but after watching this video, it seems I was procrastinating and afraid! Keeping posting schedules and getting lost in the sea of likes and followers, was overwhelming to say the least. Last year I got scammed, and it was my first commission (outside of my family & friends). It was disheartening but it did teach me to make sure I’m doing my art for myself. I’ve just got to believe and trust that there’s still an opportunity to make a living out here. Thank you so much for this video! & I wish all of us much success. ⭐️
Getting scammed, having your art stolen online and in person, and having a bad commission where someone talks you down in price and then is never satisfied - these are all things that have happened to me that stopped me from doing art after a while. I’m now getting back into it and only in person. Finished work that people can buy at my booth.
I used ALEXA and UA-cam for my education. Your channel was one that helped me, so THANK YOU Dries.
That is awesome David! Curious on how you can use Alexa for educational purposes... I have very little experience with those tools.
I just ask Alexa to show me videos on UA-cam about what I want to research. Then I have to write the information and learn
I've been looking for advice on an art career for several years and this is easily the best advice I've come across yet. You didn't just give me a pep talk, you gave me a roadmap.
Ketels, you are truly hilarious!! I was literally laughing out loud because you perfectly summed up the psychological cycle every creative mind goes through-though some might never even realize it. You condensed years of struggle into a statement within just two minutes. You are the best, absolutely a brilliant human being!!🤩🤩🤩 I want to be just like you when I grow up🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕
i freaking loved this video!! sent it to all my artist friends 💗🤧🥺
was watching it while working on my new painting, super inspiring!! thank you🙆🙆🏼♀️🤝🏻💗
You're the best!
It's quite rare for me to find videos that feel like speaking directly to me in a way, This Video does, thanks for sharing. I liked your whole vibe.
Anxiety can be so crippling! I used to feel almost crazy trying to explain to my family why I didn't want to post anymore (art theft, fear of someone still stalking me from years ago, fear I'll be "cancelled" even though I have nothing to be cancelled over). I've never heard anyone else speak about it like you have.
Now that I've become a mother I've finally found the idea of failing to put my work out there more frightening than the potential consequences of success. But of course now I'm so busy with the baby I hardly have any time! Life has its ironies.... Wonderful video. ♡
I'm not an artist but some of the things you said resonate with me as a writer/game designer in the tabletop RPG market. I'll definitely apply some of these steps in my workflow. Thank you! And, man... what a dope tele you got there in the background ❤
as always your authenticity is so magnetic! thank youuuu
As always, makes me happy to see that long term viewers are still watching! Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! You are a genuine person! More power to you!
Hi Dries,
As a musical artist, working at it for decades, procrastinating with some master plan for a rebrand for the last 3 years; I really relate. In fact; everything you talk about relates to my life as a musician. Thank you for your amazing insights!!! Working on the 90/10 rule.
🙏💞🙏💞
you got this
Five minutes in so far and I already feel SO SEEN. Thank you for this video!
I'm so glad!
You are a plain Genius. Because of you I started my business!
Your comments on social media are spot on. I have had zero luck on Instagram simply because I don't truly understand how to make it work for me. I don't like social media--I think that comes through in every post. *SIGH* I never figured out how to get my images viewed by the general public; I generally only got views by other artists, not possible art collectors.
It's because you need to know who your target audience is, and then hashtag "their" choice of words. Like flowers - flowergarden.... Mental health - overcoming, depression and so on.
I really appreciate that rant about social media and vanity metrics and your transparency
Wow I've been thinking about all these topics for years in the back of my mind while trying to be creative in various ways and you really put into words everything I'd kinda already been feeling while also breaking it all down into a simpler, more conclusive and more actionable whole.
I'm fairly comfortable with art, but I was completely new to writing until I decided to start learning it from basically nothing. The research rabbit holes, the seeking of the most correct or efficient path to follow, the setting of draconian and overly demanding habit goals which drained me of all will to keep going, these are all things I've done while trying to learn to write. Good advice transcends its own bounds, it seems.
I’m so glad I came across this video!!!! You hit on so many great points. My friend and I were literally just talking about how overwhelming it is to be an artist. Keeping up with social media, making original art, imposter syndrome. And you talked about it all. Definitely appreciate this video ❤
I have no idea who you are my friend but I respect and love the creative mind and wish more pple tapped into it. Just wanted to say Im glad you stuck to your authentic origianl self and found a way to keep that original and creative process alive while still building your brand.
I am 2 minutes in and you are already dropping undeniable truths, never felt more called out in my life 😂 I will probably be a new person by the end of the video. Thank you!!
Thank you for being so honest about social media. I often dont want to be part of the media but it helps😅
You're welcome. Enjoy your week
I’ve listened to only a few of your videos. I was going to write that I love you, but that was too extreme. I’m so appreciating your commentary on fear and procrastination. Thanks!
I don't know how I ran into this video but I'm really glad I did. It is so jam packed with good advice that I've got to go back and view it a few more times. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together.
I found the secret of selling on social media was to stop trying to sell my art directly-build personal connections and trust, and the sales will follow naturally, almost as a by product.. Have you found this Dries?
In my experience the most efficient way to find the most efficient way is to actually put technique into practice. Some methods click better with some people and you won’t really know for sure what works best for you until you actually try it. A life changing decision for me was deciding if I read a book about art I’m going to actually try out something from the boo. Made a huge difference for me
How wise advice! I'm watching your video for the second time today, once before i started my full time work and now second time on my lunch break! I will again watch it after i got home! Your words are holy bible to my heart! Thank you so much for this video!
As illustrator/ concept artist you’ve also got to be careful to not let social media steer your output. Joining IG early on was a mistake bc on that platform, you get the most likes from simple stylized portraits. So every day I’d spend the morning drawing some flowy-hair hi-chroma portrait & the likes roll in. But it was crushing my real work, which is detailed & imaginative. I’m in no way knocking anyone who loves drawing simple stylized portraits, & clearly it can be lucrative in licensing if you look at Lisa Frank or Loish. But the skill ceiling on that is fairly low, the work doesn’t sell much, & unless you really enjoy it or want to be a social media influencer or teach how to draw like that.. what are you even doing?
So I left IG, started a mural business & doing a few detailed personal works (while still working in concept art day job). Long story short, I can make more off 1 mural or illustration than months worth of social media monetization
Great. Where can we see your work?
I like your enthusiasm. I have two good paintings done since I moved to Spain. One I got framed, the frame was 116 euro, they said they would display the painting for me, but if it sells, they get 30%…sounds a bit too much, I already gave them 116 euro..I was going to sell it for about 450, it’s A4, and a copy of a Manet, with my own twist. The next one I did was an Octopus…and I know you said to forget about being perfect, but the background wash doesn’t look good at all, but the Octopus looks great so, with watercolours, I’m definitely still learning.
I'm confident YT is up to something, cause I'm sure as hell stuck in the learning spiral of procrastinating as I was searching for "methods of marketing" for my artwork as a tattoo artist. This video came in the perfect moment!
Love this, great advice, super clear. Thank you
but sir, i cant even find your art anywhere, just a load of courses and that seems like a grift
Well spotted
for sale, you mean, right? he has a really easy to find instagram and a saatchi art page with some artworks 🙃
If you search his name on Google, etc. there's plenty of images of his work
Instagram and saatchi have his art, idk how you couldnt find it.
@@BraveAbandon not very easy to find. Last art post 2018. Cool beans
Great art comes from living, not from creating. Your inspiration for creation comes from experience.
Yea i dont do consistency, i create when i feel like it and it has been a blast thats for sure
fantastic and real....rock on Dries ...best post yet !😁
Honoured to still see you in the comments after all these years ❤️
That was such an amazing watch! I stumbled across the video in my recommended and it was sooooo good!
Also I love your voice and how fluent your english is (I try to be as fluent as you but often forget words D: )
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after twitter got hit, I just stopped posting basically and I started drawing for my own sake. For better and worse I started not finishing my paintings also because noone would see them at the time either and they didnt feel good enough. I think its healthy to sometimes just be okay with learning as you are going and not get too focused on making the magnum opus. Shareing is also part of the journey
I really appreciate this video and it got my hopes higher to maybe get myself to change in a necessary way. It's openly honest about the daily meaning of life requirements. Then i realized that procrastination, perfectionism and fear of failure are not my actual underlying problems; they're terms from the productivity mill. They're real but i dare to claim it's surface level when it's a case of autistic introverts with adhd. After decades of trying to figure myself and communities out, i always hated the lack of transparency and honesty, while everyone successful and unsuccessful felt it was a taboo to admit the actual amount of time they spent on not making the art and on not growing intellectuallyand conceptually. Hearing this video, spending 70% of the 90% of "doing" on the business side, opens that up more honestly. But then confronts me with my inability to pursue and endure a daily or weekly life in which only 10 % of my time can be about researching and only 27% of my time can be about expressing, feeling, regulating emotions, creating worlds. And 63% is about the business side that doesnt only scare me the most, but also is an artifical hill i can't climb; i live on fascination. I dont get payoffs via tasks. My soul gets crushed very easily. I have zero abilith to park stimuli; i cant do something creatively if ive had to fill my mindspace with something that anti-fascinates and overstimulates me. Living the majority of my time as a tactical promoting entrepreneur, is an environment i cannot durably sustain. I bet artistst centuries ago also had to spend half of their life on networking and boring assignments and other admin. I fear im not cut out for any ancient or modern capitalist neurotypical productivity based mold. It does make me realise i dont need a workplace, i need an office, a place to go to maybe 10-20% of my time to focus on the business sides exclusively, which i can then leave behind me to focus the other other days on fascination to keep me going and on mental health care; to care for and lay to rest the inner trauma demons that come up whenever i connect with feelings and imagination, besides the almost daily overstimulation and coping with normal everyday world sensescapes. I think health care takes 70- 90% ofmy art making time, which is already enough discouragement to bare.
Omg I'm prorastinating so bad trying to find the "best method" cause I'm too scared to even begin taking action. Hope I can fight it back and pursue my dreams soon! Thanks for the vide Dries
You got this Victoria!
Wow! All those fears are mine! It is so validating to hear someone else say them! Thank you!
Yup! Try being an embroidery artist - it can take weeks or even months to do some pieces! 😖 Posting every day is mad.
I do most of my business learning when I'm unable to work (long-term health issues). 👍🏻
I'm so grateful for all your advice. This can change my life. I'm glad I found you tonight.
There are lot of insights and helpful information here. Thank you so much!
Wow! Thank you for the valuable insights. This video is very valuable! Thank you!
Wow, this video hit me spiritually 😅. It is eye-opening, realising how much I am procrastinating. I too have been doing more research than actually drawing something😔
being an artist is hard i still barely know how to draw but i did only start this year. the more you learn the more i find myself overwhelmed with my eyes swirling with knowledge lol. the more i learn the less confident i feel. but i have this feeling it flips on its head eventually
All or nothing, that sounds like me 😂 Thank you for the inspiration ❤ It sounds easy when you talk about it, but I know you do a lot of work and put a lot of effort into overcoming that procrastination process. I really appreciate that you share what you have learned ✨️
Thank you for the advice dude, it was all easy to comprehend and helpful
I respect and live the honesty of this video. Thank you for sharing your story🪷
I also do the level 3 level 0 effort flip flop. I never thought of this as progress to Nation even though I have not met any of my standards. It's interesting observation that really helps me and appreciate you putting it into words
It’s crazy that you bring up 3 level habits. I've done this for a long while but I call mine 3 track work.
I have been extremely called out in this video. I get stuck in the research phase SO much.
This is really brilliant and so related to me as I come from the so called "corporate world" and your approach of art is really helpful for people who have never been in art schools and also for artists who were in art school because they sometimes miss the marketing and communication thing.
@Nicolasb.henry294, most art schools teach very little about art marketing.
What’s worked for me to be full time is to try and keep up with sites where people are buying art (at the time) and I have goals to sell 40 pieces a month. I don’t consider it a good month when I’m lower than that and there are those months (seasonal less marketing etc, etc) but for my math it’s livable especially if you can pull off a couple months over 40. But I tell myself all the time it’s this or I have to get a job, so that’s super motivating for me to do certain hours every day, whether it’s a sale day or art production day. I also watch videos do research and basic schedule does help. But it has taken years to figure out what works for me, just to get here. You got to find a pattern based on your square in price what you would need to move (different sizes) to make it full time. I’m also attempting to reduce my living overhead (because of inflation) to keep doing art. Maybe that will be helpful to someone. What I basically saying is make it a passion and try not to get frustrated, the more art and studies you do the better you get. So do it every chance you get! ❤
Your videos have been helping me SO MUCH!
What artist doesn’t make art? Let’s not forget all the art teachers. I’m so depleted of my own creativity.
This video was bomb, I saved it to apply to all my businesses, including my art! And secondly, you look like Wolverine. And that is a compliment!
A real artist is not who sells but who can create something unique and beautiful.
I did also many exhibitions and Art fairs around the world but my biggest problem was that I felt uncomfortable to sell a Artwork which is a part of my soul♥️
Take care and enjoy life with compassion and love ♥️☮️
I appreciate your videos, balance is a struggle I rather create than the business side, I’m pretty sure that’s a common issue with artists lol. These videos help! Thank you
Subbed in under a minute of this. Immediate fan. Jarringly genuine painter from asofyet unknown locale (eastern European or northern middle eastern country? idk I’m generally good with accents but I’m lowkey thrown) with an accent+delivery reminsicing of madness+science but also palpable passion for his craft detailing highly relatable creative paralysis that accompanies pursuing things irl. You, sir, have a new stranger who will now silently contribute one view count to your vids henceforth but also smash the like button and leave this very rare, high value, seldom seen comment left by me, [redacted], an as of yet unrealized man in the shell of a boy he once was, now kinda fat, addled with ailments from years of drink and drug, still chasing his tail on the same neuropathway carousels because the greatness for which he was always doomed looms more daunting than ever, but by god I’m going to put out some of my actually good music not for the youth of today who dress like older kids did when I was an early nineties child but for the three grandmas I haven’t called in a while who haven’t heard a single song in all the ten plus years I’ve been talking about doing the shit….damn it I’m doing it again. Actually don’t do drugs, children. Or wait, do do drugs, children. If you’re anything like I was you will do the opposite. Okthxilybye. [in italics] Exeunt. 🫨😮💨😬👀🤦♂️😅👀
Ignore the fictitious first and last name next to my @ where did that even come from. I don’t know such persons. Disregard….for now…👀
love your crazy insane style dude!
Thank you for this advices, very much needed them! God bless you ✨🙌🏻