I am 70 and have been painting for 2 years tho very creative all my life. I'm impressed with your healthy approach to your art and find that pretty exceptional in one so young. I am on board with all you say . Thanks for your videos... they're a pleasure.
Katie you are doing an amazing job of juggling life and art and attempting to help others in this creative journey of life! I am 63 and was an RN in Canada, working 12 hr shifts, raising boys and feeling stressed out much of the latter part of my career. I began painting over 10 yrs ago, encouraged by my Mother who was a Quebec oil painter. I now sell my work on occasion, show regularly and love being retired and able to paint! Art to me is the missing link to balancing our lives properly. Our health is definitely improved when we can slow down and create! So this windy message is intended to encourage you to carry on your amazing path, you have all the right attitudes and values about things and I really support you ! xo Laura
I agree about using crap supplies to learn and practice. Better supplies don't make you a better artist - practice does. On the other hand however, I will say that if you can afford to use good supplies, you should. The difference is night and day. And if you can't afford good stuff but you do want to sell your work - buy student grade, but choose only colors with good light-fastness rating and acid free paper or other surfaces. Years ago I used to be cheap and only use artist grade supplies for my studio work and play around with whatever when i sketched and traveled... until one day I was doing watercolor flower sketches in botanical gardens and i ended up with a crowd gathering around me and people wanting to buy those sketches on the spot. And there I was with cheapo paper that's warping and non perm Alizarin crimson and other cheapo student colors which I knew for a fact would burn out and fade within a year. I felt so bad! Since then I only use good supplies for everything, because one thing this experience taught me was that one person's doodle is a glorious work of art and a thing to treasure for another! And I want to always be able to sell to even just give away as gifts the things I create, and i want the receiver to be able to enjoy them for a really long time. p.s. Thanks for all the great videos :) You have an awesome channel :)
Katie Jobling Katie you are honestly one of my favorite people to learn from everything about your presentation art and style seem to put me at ease and give me something to aspire to so thank U
yes, that's really sensible..and i still buy cheap paints to fill in the budget gaps, cuz I HAVE to have paint on hand..like air..lol. but I realized that it can be discouraging when lousy polymer and pigment load causes a poor reaction in your piece..while a bit more of an investment $ wise, same time, efforts, same hues,,,Ta Da!! satisfying!! I am hard on myself.. but I semi-jokingly say, I'm not talented enough to use cheaper paints lol ...(and get a good result)
Letting go and just using the good supplies is something I am just slowly getting over. I literally had stuff sitting around not being used, because I was scared I was like what is the point?! Now I've given myself permission to go crazy and not worry about it and it feels great, my work has improved because of it.
Hi Katie, This video made me cry towards the end when you talk about putting your work down. I do it every day, although my family and even the public say I am very talented. I am working on being more positive and confident about my work. I admire you so very much as well as your work. I started painting 2 yrs ago and you were the 1st video I watched. I have painted many of your paintings too. Just last week I painted your wisteria painting. At 1st when I started painting it I said to myself, "it looks like I painted a bunch of blotches on a canvas! I know thats what people will say.Why does Katie's look so beautiful!" Right then I said to my self- I really don't care I'm painting this how I feel and I will keep it. I won't even show anyone! When I finished it, I feel it came out beautiful. The same thing happened with your peony painting. I painted it last year and it came out horrible. I practice peonies at least once a day because thats my favorite flower an I say 1 day I will get it the way like it, so I painted the peony again a couple weeks ago and it came out ok. Not the best but I will keep trying! I want to thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us and thank you for inspiring me and teaching me so much! Stay sweet and kind.
Katie, you are just fabulous. You are much, much wiser than most people your age would be. I had to subscribe to your channel for the simple reason that you are honest and a breath of fresh air. Keep it up, girl! May you be blessed with immense success in all that you do.
yeah some of my more experienced art friend told me to price my artwork a little bit in the middle and then gradually raise the price once collectors come in. yeah pricing art work is tricky but overall thanks for your tips. ps, your chat was helpful to me painting something rn.
I'm giggling about this! I paint draw n add to my hallway gallery!..family have loads ...there favourite places ect...give me strength to part with them.. x much love to you stay strong,!!
It's so easy to feel the love and the struggles that you put in your artworks. It's very important for all of us to remember your kind words. Lot of love!❤
I have that mug! Loved it so much I bought 2 - one for work and one for home. Especially love the little flowers at the bottom of the mug that you only see when you finish your tea! ☕️
I have never heard anyone talk about the wasting paint thng and the guilt of not wanting to use but you bought it to use,, I still do that, thought I was the only one. Wow nice to know im not the only one doing that ,, TY Katie.
Katie, you are so sweet, so adorable, and so cute, but the main reason I like to watch your videos is because you come across as so real, so authentic, and so genuine in the guidance and information you offer to us wannabe artists, you are a true inspiration. Thank you, I'm a grandma who has just recently begun to paint on a daily basis,and you have given me so much encouragement, even though you have no clue who I am, nor where I am from. Again, thank you Katie, I want you to know how much you putting yourself 'out there' is doing for the confidence of artists such as myself. Gwynneth Sutherland, Roy, Washington, USA
Hello Katie. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work! It's fabulous!! I began my art lessons in High School and focused on value drawings. I'm now almost 54 years old and that part of my life got left behind. Working, raising my children, etc. just life in general can get in our way. I have been designing and handcrafting Jewelry and Home Décor for 4 years now selling at Craft Shows and Facebook. I have wanted to learn how to paint for a long time. I am confident in my jewelry skills, however, I wanted to expand the Home Décor part of Home Spun Charm. I decided to give painting a go and see where it leads me. I have ordered my supplies and am beside myself for them to get here. I began this journey a week ago and it was one of your tutorials that inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and artwork for the world to see what is possible when you put your mind to it. Gail Willson
Great advice Katie! Thanks so much 🙏. Funny thing….I started out painting this iron garden gate full of vines and roses that morphed into a 👿 👺 monster. I was getting frustrated but I loved my 🎨 palette so much, so I attacked the monster and morphed it into a colorful abstract, the composition didn’t make much sense but the colors made me happy! Best advice, just keep painting! Thanks again, love your positivity!
This came at a very good time for me. typically I like to paint animals or nature but recently I thought I'd try painting an inanimate object. so I painted a splashing glass of red wine just to see if I could get the glass to look realistic. I posted a pic on my Instagram and Facebook and people swooned over it. I had friends literally fighting over one piece 😂 So i decided to make a couple more...and before I knew it, it began to feel like work and I really started to hate it! I am still getting wine glass requests but like you said, I can't paint with the intent to sell. I realized if that's my intention then it no longer gives me that feeling of freedom, peace, and pure happiness that I get when I paint from the heart. Instead of getting lost in my art, I began getting frustrated and resentful! So thank you so much for posting this!!!!😚😚😚😚 From now on I'm painting strictly for ME☺
I'm so glad! Well done with your success it's amazing to hear 😊 Unfortunately it can take the joy and experimentation away. Thanks for your comment and support, it means so much! ✨
Katie Jobling Thank you. You have helped me tremendously. I dream of one day being an artist full time and your videos are so uplifting and inspiring. I'm a long ways from being able yo paint full time. But I your videos help keep me motivated. So thank you!!
Being scared of pricey art supplies it's something I've experienced. It's not always easier to get over it but I'm now at that point where I just use it and it's more fun. Also learning about marketing it's such a long process and I'd love just to sell a piece without even thinking about it but obviously it is not possible lol. Thank you for this video, Katie. It's so interesting and useful 😍😍😍
All excellent & valid points, a very well done video .. . One effect that underpricing has, which people don't realise, is that underpricing makes it appear that you are worth 'only that much'. Another is when people see artists churning out product (rather than well-conceived original art) priced at 'only that much', & you too, price quality work at 'only that much'; through the magic of communication, this also becomes the reduced price that they expect to pay everyone else who has deservedly priced their work realistically. This also contributes to the perspective of those supposed 'buyers' who try to haggle over very fairly priced art - bringing us back to their belief that you are worth 'only that much'.
Katie, I could listen to you talk all day. You know what you are doing, you know your thing. And in a good way, I envy you that. Keep up the good work!
You are just a sweetheart, and loved your chatty morning over a cuppa and good advise given, just a point from me, when I paint I paint to make me happy this is my soul food.....and it's so great when someone buys your painting and feels the energy and love it was created with. Much love to you and stay blessed xx
I loved listening to you talk about this subject. Finding my own feet in selling my art at the moment, and I COMPLETELY get you when you say you criticise yourself enough, so listening to any more critics can often push you over the edge... well. This is me. All the time. ;) Thank you for being real. x
You are so right! I painted silk. Gorgeous silks. I sold them so fast because I had never thought of selling them I was just painting and loving the process! Well, then people wanted them in their shops and I tried to paint fast and had so many fails and problems! So I learned this.
Great video and tips! I'm kind of stuck in that area of needed a bit more confidence and a push to keep pursuing art as a career. This was a very helpful video because it validated some things I was thinking and also made me realize I am capable of creating unique art without compromising my worth or artistic integrity. Keep up the great videos and artwork!! 😙😙
Thank you for this, as you say we do know most of this but we need reminders (I've got a brain injury & memory problems so I need lots then keep forgetting again!) and you did it so well. As someone else here who's over 60 (like me) wrote: you have a very mature and down-to-earth attitude, well done! All the very best to you.
You are a breath of fresh air Katie ! I love watching your very honest and informative videos . You've helped me enormously and I am now painting seascapes which I thought I wouldn't enjoy doing.........Please don't change 😊
Hi Katie, thank you for your lovely honest advice. You are talking about things that we all worry about but it's encouraging to see that other people do have these fears too. Your videos are so refreshingly from the heart.
You're so right about about using cheaper materials! Even now if I approach a huge expensive canvas with a load of windsor and newton paint I can feel nervous that I'm about to waste it. There's definitely more freedom with cheap materials while you're learning :)
Thank you so much watched this before but what good reminders you’re so open and honest exceptionally wise at such a young age I’m 71 and wish I’d been like you earlier. Sold one painting so far but others want to buy and dont feel good enough so give them away as presents which makes me happy but then as a pensioner supplies are not cheap. Will have to get the aid of grand children who know how to make videos do Instagram and all the technology to help. Thank you for your work you’re so talented xxx
Just recently discovered your channel after finding my forgot about passion for art! I've subscribed to all your social media, I absolutely love and am in awe of your work & style of painting you are so talented I'm very inspired. The things you have mentioned in this video resenate with me so much, I struggle with self belief and am always trying to work on giving myself a little more self compassion so thank you for reminding me to do this, I also totally get what you said about not wanting to start anything as your scared to use the paints wasting etc, this is so me! I've spent quite alot of money on supplies in order to get started but I'm actually struggling to 'get started' for fear of failing so getting a little disheartened before even starting. So thank you for giving me a little bit of motivation to go ahead and try anyway 😊
I'm 66 and only started painting one year ago.All my paintings are stored in boxes.My Daughter advised me to sell them but they are paintings that I have copied from UA-cam.I can't find the inspiration to paint my own paintings.I use Watercolour/Acrylic.I love your tutorials.Thankyou x
You are such an inspiration Katie! A bright light in a sometimes sad world. Love your art and your advice thank you so much I needed to be reminded to paint for myself from another 70 + year old but feelins like a 30 year old 😀
nothing wrong with starting out with cheaper products, but i have found that i use less paint with some of the better quality brands. nothing wrong in copying. the Beatles started as a cover band, copied other people song writing stiles, but were not afraid to do there own thing and changed the world. learn the rules to brake the rules. don't feed the trolls. help them to feed them selves. Katie your art is wonderful. how long did it take to be where you are?
I've just come across you on UA-cam Katie. Thanks for being an inspiration. I've always been 'arty' but have only recently at 55 started to spend more time on painting. I'm really enjoying doing it just for me and, as you say, if other people like it, it's a bonus!
I love the info about being yourself and creating your own work and not worrying about what other people think. That is such great advice. I'm starting out now and I think your videos make so much sense. Thank you.
Hi :) I agree with your points and definitely with stop bullying yourself, you are the first person who needs to be kind and encouraging towards you. I wonder about the art supplies when it comes to selling a painting, especially about good vs cheap quality paint: I heard that cheap paint doesn't last long, that sun also discolors it... So I am wondering if selling art made with cheap paint is not considered selling a bad product. Should the price then reflect the fact that the art they are buying will not last forever? or should the buyers be advised to hang the painting on a wall where there is no direct sunlight? I am all up for buying cheap and student quality supplies when practicing and sketching, but I am not sure about it otherwise. I would like to know your and other artists' opinion.
If I'm practising I'm happy to use cheaper paint. But if I'm going to be selling a painting I will use more expensive materials that I know will last and be good quality. Art should never be up in direct sunlight, no matter the paint 😀👍🏻
In my opinion, I think you should undersell your work at the very start. When you eventually increase prices, it could be an incentive for potential buyers to purchase your work now before it gets even more expensive. If you start higher and then drop lower, it could cause potential customers to simply wait until you might drop even lower.
Thank you for your videos about self talk and your process and also the “behind the scenes” . I appreciate your viewpoint and encouragement. I need it! Thanks again
I could see you were really speaking from the heart there Katie, (getting a little emotional) thankyou for all of the great hints. Your final comment says it all...it IS an art journey.....not an art career. Congrats on all of your art sales, you do beautiful work. Your work on a bad day is far better than mine on a good....but Im not comparing 🤭🤭 (I did your large peony tonight then ended up scraping it with a palette knife and tomorrow will probably turn it into a rose ha ha...just wasnt my night. Were you saying people 'buy' reviews and likes? Or dont buy into as in take no notice of likes and reviews...bit confused there. I think your 'likes' and comments are well deserved and earnt. Have a great day yourself.🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘💜 cheers from Western Australia
Thank you Katie. Looking forward to see more of your wonderful tutorials of acrylic painting. I have painted 2 of them and enjoyed it so much you explain so good.
Hi Katie, You have inspired me to paint the ocean and just found this video informative video .I am excited to listen and paint to all your videos as you explain the process of painting very well! Please continue on!!
Loving your honesty and to-the-point chats. I totally relate to the self judgement. I’m so hard on myself I don’t really need to hear more 😐... I do love good feedback though / sadly I tend to just notice all the bits I could have done better! I’m going to really try to focus on the good happy bits where it all worked out. As for pet portraits, I do them, soooo stressful. I am under so much pressure to get it perfect as their loved pet. I tend to do an almost photo likeness. It doesn’t come easy... yet! Thank you for your input to us budding artists, it’s so lovely to watch you paint. 🤗
I really loved your video , You knew exactly how i feel and think. I am my biggest critic . Always putting my painting down and comparing how much better other peoples are to me. you taught me a very value lesson paint for me and enjoy, Thank you you are a very wise person
Thank you for sharing your personal journey, advice, and thoughts on art, and sales. I found your video inspiring, charmingly honest, and words to garner oneself by. Wishing you much success in your art career.
I enjoyed watching this - I don't have any arty friends to talk to about these topics so it was reassuring to hear some of your points about self criticism and comparing yourself to others, I'm definitely guilty of both! Thanks for sharing x
Thank your for taking the time to share and encourage me through you're experiences . I felt each point to be spot on with issues I deal with. I am at the very beginning of my online journey. With so much to do it can be so overwhelming . Blinders and good self talk keeps me moving forward each day goals laughs I'm a big picture person who is learning to be content with a bite each day. I find you to be very calming, articulate and abundantly creative. Now .. also I can't tell you how much your videos have helped me and guided me. You are one of my mentors. Know that because of UA-cam and your desire to follow your own voice and share it inspires me I'm sure others as well too. I do mean to say without my mentors without this vehicle called the internet, with out you, I wouldn't be a success . So thank you and never doubt your importance! Personally I'm waiting for you to go live. Lol nudge nudge
Ahh wow I'm SO pleased! Thank you so much for commenting too and sharing your experience with us so far. Good self talk definately will help you go really far 💗 Wishing you all the best with it, it's an exciting journey to be on 😀
goodness, you are expressing, nearly verbatim, so many moments, ''beliefs'', thoughts, i have around and during the creating of my art-work , my heartwork.... my experience and awareness!! cool; that encourages me to believe the possibilities are real . you are inspiring me :) being an introvert is only a hindrance in the marketing and selling..it is a block.. btw, new Sub.. thank you!!
Hi Katie, a fellow UK based artist here, but of the digital kind. I have recently been painting again (and really enjoying it) and been watching your videos (very good by the way... many thanks), and I was wondering if you could do a video about your prints. What company do you use? Do you bulk order? How do you feel about printing your work? What is the quality like? How do you make the costs work (I started looking, and its not cheap). It's a bit of a minefield :). I would love to see that. Take care and thanks for all your hard work.
Hey Katie...I am just starting to muster up the courage to 'be myself' in artistic expression... Your video was very helpful!! You are inspiring and a very beautiful soul...
Exactly what I needed, you adressed three major problems I have been going through! Thank you very much, it really calms me down to hear advice from someone I respect! :)
I’ve done watercolour pet portraits and it is shockingly stressful. I usually paint two, so double handling. I put so much pressure on myself to get it right. I over critique it and it makes me so edgy. Much happier painting florals and birds etc as this is for me. If I sell any, well that’s great… I can buy more paint 😀
Thank you for being so honest and open and sharing how you feel/think. Its nice to know I'm not the only person who feels those ways sometimes! The self criticism can be really hard to push away, but I have found that. Cbt is very good for that. I love that you drink tea 😄😄I'm from Ireland and I drink about 10 cups a day 😄😄
I am 70 and have been painting for 2 years tho very creative all my life. I'm impressed with your healthy approach to your art and find that pretty exceptional in one so young. I am on board with all you say . Thanks for your videos... they're a pleasure.
Aww that so kind of you to say, thank you. Thanks for your support and great to hear you've been painting! ✨
Cant stop looking at that painting in the background. its beautiful!
Aww thank you! It was a commissioned piece 😊
I agree! So so beautiful ❤️ please do a lesson on the painting behind You 👍😘2/21/2020
Katie you are doing an amazing job of juggling life and art and attempting to help others in this creative journey of life! I am 63 and was an RN in Canada, working 12 hr shifts, raising boys and feeling stressed out much of the latter part of my career. I began painting over 10 yrs ago, encouraged by my Mother who was a Quebec oil painter. I now sell my work on occasion, show regularly and love being retired and able to paint! Art to me is the missing link to balancing our lives properly. Our health is definitely improved when we can slow down and create! So this windy message is intended to encourage you to carry on your amazing path, you have all the right attitudes and values about things and I really support you ! xo Laura
I agree about using crap supplies to learn and practice. Better supplies don't make you a better artist - practice does. On the other hand however, I will say that if you can afford to use good supplies, you should. The difference is night and day. And if you can't afford good stuff but you do want to sell your work - buy student grade, but choose only colors with good light-fastness rating and acid free paper or other surfaces.
Years ago I used to be cheap and only use artist grade supplies for my studio work and play around with whatever when i sketched and traveled... until one day I was doing watercolor flower sketches in botanical gardens and i ended up with a crowd gathering around me and people wanting to buy those sketches on the spot. And there I was with cheapo paper that's warping and non perm Alizarin crimson and other cheapo student colors which I knew for a fact would burn out and fade within a year. I felt so bad! Since then I only use good supplies for everything, because one thing this experience taught me was that one person's doodle is a glorious work of art and a thing to treasure for another! And I want to always be able to sell to even just give away as gifts the things I create, and i want the receiver to be able to enjoy them for a really long time.
p.s. Thanks for all the great videos :) You have an awesome channel :)
Yes I completely agree with you. Ohh nooo that sounds like a really tricky situation. Great experience though, and thanks for sharing it with us 😀
Katie Jobling Katie you are honestly one of my favorite people to learn from everything about your presentation art and style seem to put me at ease and give me something to aspire to so thank U
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yes, that's really sensible..and i still buy cheap paints to fill in the budget gaps, cuz I HAVE to have paint on hand..like air..lol. but I realized that it can be discouraging when lousy polymer and pigment load causes a poor reaction in your piece..while a bit more of an investment $ wise, same time, efforts, same hues,,,Ta Da!! satisfying!! I am hard on myself.. but I semi-jokingly say, I'm not talented enough to use cheaper paints lol ...(and get a good result)
Would you mind sharing a few brands of good water colour and acrylic supplies please? Thanks
Letting go and just using the good supplies is something I am just slowly getting over. I literally had stuff sitting around not being used, because I was scared I was like what is the point?! Now I've given myself permission to go crazy and not worry about it and it feels great, my work has improved because of it.
That's amazing! Hopefully your comment will inspire others to let go too and experience the same thing 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Hi Katie, This video made me cry towards the end when you talk about putting your work down. I do it every day, although my family and even the public say I am very talented. I am working on being more positive and confident about my work. I admire you so very much as well as your work. I started painting 2 yrs ago and you were the 1st video I watched. I have painted many of your paintings too. Just last week I painted your wisteria painting. At 1st when I started painting it I said to myself, "it looks like I painted a bunch of blotches on a canvas! I know thats what people will say.Why does Katie's look so beautiful!" Right then I said to my self- I really don't care I'm painting this how I feel and I will keep it. I won't even show anyone! When I finished it, I feel it came out beautiful. The same thing happened with your peony painting. I painted it last year and it came out horrible. I practice peonies at least once a day because thats my favorite flower an I say 1 day I will get it the way like it, so I painted the peony again a couple weeks ago and it came out ok. Not the best but I will keep trying!
I want to thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us and thank you for inspiring me and teaching me so much! Stay sweet and kind.
Katie, you are just fabulous. You are much, much wiser than most people your age would be. I had to subscribe to your channel for the simple reason that you are honest and a breath of fresh air. Keep it up, girl! May you be blessed with immense success in all that you do.
yeah some of my more experienced art friend told me to price my artwork a little bit in the middle and then gradually raise the price once collectors come in.
yeah pricing art work is tricky but overall thanks for your tips. ps, your chat was helpful to me painting something rn.
I'm giggling about this! I paint draw n add to my hallway gallery!..family have loads ...there favourite places ect...give me strength to part with them.. x much love to you stay strong,!!
You seriously have such a peaceful calming voice. I love it. lol Im sure that sounds strange but it's very relaxing
Aww you're very kind, thank you!
I just love your "natural way" of chating with us. Don't change! Your great.
Thank you 🙏.. I need to watch your videos especially your chatty ones every once in a while as a reminder for me .. and we miss you
It's so easy to feel the love and the struggles that you put in your artworks. It's very important for all of us to remember your kind words. Lot of love!❤
i just started painting and its fun, relaxing and i hope i get better at it. it really helps when i get anxious.
I have that mug! Loved it so much I bought 2 - one for work and one for home. Especially love the little flowers at the bottom of the mug that you only see when you finish your tea! ☕️
I absolutely hear what you’re saying to me as a starter artist. I loved listening as you chatted. I’m subscribing right now!
I have never heard anyone talk about the wasting paint thng and the guilt of not wanting to use but you bought it to use,, I still do that, thought I was the only one. Wow nice to know im not the only one doing that ,, TY Katie.
Katie, you are so sweet, so adorable, and so cute, but the main reason I like to watch your videos is because you come across as so real, so authentic, and so genuine in the guidance and information you offer to us wannabe artists, you are a true inspiration. Thank you, I'm a grandma who has just recently begun to paint on a daily basis,and you have given me so much encouragement, even though you have no clue who I am, nor where I am from. Again, thank you Katie, I want you to know how much you putting yourself 'out there' is doing for the confidence of artists such as myself. Gwynneth Sutherland, Roy, Washington, USA
Hello Katie. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work! It's fabulous!! I began my art lessons in High School and focused on value drawings. I'm now almost 54 years old and that part of my life got left behind. Working, raising my children, etc. just life in general can get in our way. I have been designing and handcrafting Jewelry and Home Décor for 4 years now selling at Craft Shows and Facebook. I have wanted to learn how to paint for a long time. I am confident in my jewelry skills, however, I wanted to expand the Home Décor part of Home Spun Charm. I decided to give painting a go and see where it leads me. I have ordered my supplies and am beside myself for them to get here. I began this journey a week ago and it was one of your tutorials that inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and artwork for the world to see what is possible when you put your mind to it. Gail Willson
Please don't ever delete this. Its amazing
Absolutely loved this informal chatty style. xxx
Thanks! I enjoyed filming it more than others, like I'm sat for coffee with friends :) xxx
Great advice Katie! Thanks so much 🙏. Funny thing….I started out painting this iron garden gate full of vines and roses that morphed into a 👿 👺 monster. I was getting frustrated but I loved my 🎨 palette so much, so I attacked the monster and morphed it into a colorful abstract, the composition didn’t make much sense but the colors made me happy! Best advice, just keep painting! Thanks again, love your positivity!
We out here. Thanks for the advice. I needed an unbiased opinion to say “Don’t undersell your work/self”.
This came at a very good time for me. typically I like to paint animals or nature but recently I thought I'd try painting an inanimate object. so I painted a splashing glass of red wine just to see if I could get the glass to look realistic. I posted a pic on my Instagram and Facebook and people swooned over it. I had friends literally fighting over one piece 😂 So i decided to make a couple more...and before I knew it, it began to feel like work and I really started to hate it! I am still getting wine glass requests but like you said, I can't paint with the intent to sell. I realized if that's my intention then it no longer gives me that feeling of freedom, peace, and pure happiness that I get when I paint from the heart. Instead of getting lost in my art, I began getting frustrated and resentful! So thank you so much for posting this!!!!😚😚😚😚 From now on I'm painting strictly for ME☺
I'm so glad! Well done with your success it's amazing to hear 😊 Unfortunately it can take the joy and experimentation away. Thanks for your comment and support, it means so much! ✨
Katie Jobling Thank you. You have helped me tremendously. I dream of one day being an artist full time and your videos are so uplifting and inspiring. I'm a long ways from being able yo paint full time. But I your videos help keep me motivated. So thank you!!
Couldn’t u make copies of the first painting and print them on canvases? That way they all have the same painting
hi! I watched one of your beach toutoral paintings and recreated it. I hope you will do more of them
ty ty ty!! I've been binge wacthing allll of your VERY informative videos! I appreciate all the help and encouragement!
I enjoyed listening to you! I’m fairly knew to the painting art world!
Thank you for the advice!
Being scared of pricey art supplies it's something I've experienced. It's not always easier to get over it but I'm now at that point where I just use it and it's more fun. Also learning about marketing it's such a long process and I'd love just to sell a piece without even thinking about it but obviously it is not possible lol. Thank you for this video, Katie. It's so interesting and useful 😍😍😍
All excellent & valid points, a very well done video .. . One effect that underpricing has, which people don't realise, is that underpricing makes it appear that you are worth 'only that much'. Another is when people see artists churning out product (rather than well-conceived original art) priced at 'only that much', & you too, price quality work at 'only that much'; through the magic of communication, this also becomes the reduced price that they expect to pay everyone else who has deservedly priced their work realistically. This also contributes to the perspective of those supposed 'buyers' who try to haggle over very fairly priced art - bringing us back to their belief that you are worth 'only that much'.
This is super helpful for me. I create drawings and tutorials for people but don't really know about the earning money bit. Thank you so much 💙💙
Katie, I could listen to you talk all day. You know what you are doing, you know your thing. And in a good way, I envy you that. Keep up the good work!
So true and very inspirational Katie..much love❤
You are just a sweetheart, and loved your chatty morning over a cuppa and good advise given, just a point from me, when I paint I paint to make me happy this is my soul food.....and it's so great when someone buys your painting and feels the energy and love it was created with. Much love to you and stay blessed xx
Thank you so much! I love your notes, and perspective, and honesty! You are so inspiring!
I love art and love hearing your videos while drawing or painting truly an inspiration to me a million thanks for what you do!!
I loved listening to you talk about this subject. Finding my own feet in selling my art at the moment, and I COMPLETELY get you when you say you criticise yourself enough, so listening to any more critics can often push you over the edge... well. This is me. All the time. ;) Thank you for being real. x
Thanks Lizzie! Yes it’s good to know we’re not on our own 😊🌸✨ x
I love your channel! I am new to selling art and your tips are so helpful. Thank you for being so generous. And your art is so lovely xx
I love this video! Thank you! I am glad to know that you have had the same struggles as the rest of us!!!
You are so right! I painted silk. Gorgeous silks. I sold them so fast because I had never thought of selling them I was just painting and loving the process! Well, then people wanted them in their shops and I tried to paint fast and had so many fails and problems!
So I learned this.
Great video and tips! I'm kind of stuck in that area of needed a bit more confidence and a push to keep pursuing art as a career. This was a very helpful video because it validated some things I was thinking and also made me realize I am capable of creating unique art without compromising my worth or artistic integrity. Keep up the great videos and artwork!! 😙😙
Yay that's sooo amazing to hear! It makes me so glad to make this video if I know it's helped even just one out there 😊👍🏻
Thank you for this, as you say we do know most of this but we need reminders (I've got a brain injury & memory problems so I need lots then keep forgetting again!) and you did it so well. As someone else here who's over 60 (like me) wrote: you have a very mature and down-to-earth attitude, well done! All the very best to you.
YOU ARE THE BEST ART UA-camR !
YOU MOTIVATED ME TO PAINT AND NOW I AM GOOD IN PAINTING!
You are a breath of fresh air Katie ! I love watching your very honest and informative videos . You've helped me enormously and I am now painting seascapes which I thought I wouldn't enjoy doing.........Please don't change 😊
Thanks Janette, so lovely of you!
Hi Katie, thank you for your lovely honest advice. You are talking about things that we all worry about but it's encouraging to see that other people do have these fears too. Your videos are so refreshingly from the heart.
Thank you for your video tea side chat, it was just what needed to hear. I too paint and I enjoy all your informational videos. Love your art work!
You're so right about about using cheaper materials! Even now if I approach a huge expensive canvas with a load of windsor and newton paint I can feel nervous that I'm about to waste it. There's definitely more freedom with cheap materials while you're learning :)
I really liked the art piece sitting behind you and I love your nail polish ,very beautiful
Thank you so much watched this before but what good reminders you’re so open and honest exceptionally wise at such a young age I’m 71 and wish I’d been like you earlier. Sold one painting so far but others want to buy and dont feel good enough so give them away as presents which makes me happy but then as a pensioner supplies are not cheap. Will have to get the aid of grand children who know how to make videos do Instagram and all the technology to help. Thank you for your work you’re so talented xxx
Just jumped into the pool with creative artists.....I am having so much fun....Love that painting in the background...... Thanks for the advice.....
Just recently discovered your channel after finding my forgot about passion for art! I've subscribed to all your social media, I absolutely love and am in awe of your work & style of painting you are so talented I'm very inspired. The things you have mentioned in this video resenate with me so much, I struggle with self belief and am always trying to work on giving myself a little more self compassion so thank you for reminding me to do this, I also totally get what you said about not wanting to start anything as your scared to use the paints wasting etc, this is so me! I've spent quite alot of money on supplies in order to get started but I'm actually struggling to 'get started' for fear of failing so getting a little disheartened before even starting.
So thank you for giving me a little bit of motivation to go ahead and try anyway 😊
I love listening to you. Such a lovely sweetheart and a beauty. God bless
Aww thank you
I'm 66 and only started painting one year ago.All my paintings are stored in boxes.My Daughter advised me to sell them but they are paintings that I have copied from UA-cam.I can't find the inspiration to paint my own paintings.I use Watercolour/Acrylic.I love your tutorials.Thankyou x
whenever I watch your videos I always get so excited and motivated to do some art :))
Thats SO awesome to hear! :)
You are such an inspiration Katie! A bright light in a sometimes sad world. Love your art and your advice thank you so much I needed to be reminded to paint for myself from another 70 + year old but feelins like a 30 year old 😀
nothing wrong with starting out with cheaper products, but i have found that i use less paint with some of the better quality brands. nothing wrong in copying. the Beatles started as a cover band, copied other people song writing stiles, but were not afraid to do there own thing and changed the world. learn the rules to brake the rules. don't feed the trolls. help them to feed them selves. Katie your art is wonderful. how long did it take to be where you are?
I've just come across you on UA-cam Katie. Thanks for being an inspiration. I've always been 'arty' but have only recently at 55 started to spend more time on painting. I'm really enjoying doing it just for me and, as you say, if other people like it, it's a bonus!
I love the info about being yourself and creating your own work and not worrying about what other people think. That is such great advice. I'm starting out now and I think your videos make so much sense. Thank you.
Aww thank you! I'm really glad you found something helpful from it 😃
Hi :) I agree with your points and definitely with stop bullying yourself, you are the first person who needs to be kind and encouraging towards you.
I wonder about the art supplies when it comes to selling a painting, especially about good vs cheap quality paint: I heard that cheap paint doesn't last long, that sun also discolors it... So I am wondering if selling art made with cheap paint is not considered selling a bad product. Should the price then reflect the fact that the art they are buying will not last forever? or should the buyers be advised to hang the painting on a wall where there is no direct sunlight?
I am all up for buying cheap and student quality supplies when practicing and sketching, but I am not sure about it otherwise. I would like to know your and other artists' opinion.
If I'm practising I'm happy to use cheaper paint. But if I'm going to be selling a painting I will use more expensive materials that I know will last and be good quality. Art should never be up in direct sunlight, no matter the paint 😀👍🏻
I'm listening to this little angel while I'm drawing. Works like good music.
In my opinion, I think you should undersell your work at the very start. When you eventually increase prices, it could be an incentive for potential buyers to purchase your work now before it gets even more expensive. If you start higher and then drop lower, it could cause potential customers to simply wait until you might drop even lower.
Thanks for the advice and positivity. You’re pretty awesome Katie Jobling.
Thank you for your videos about self talk and your process and also the “behind the scenes” . I appreciate your viewpoint and encouragement. I need it! Thanks again
No worries 😀glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your input and views they are helpful. I love your paintings!
Ruthe Fialkiewicz same so pretty 💚💚
Your art is beautiful and so are you, keep practicing happy thoughts about both
Amazing 👍🏼 great job Katie 🎨🖌️ love you 💓💓💓
I could see you were really speaking from the heart there Katie, (getting a little emotional) thankyou for all of the great hints. Your final comment says it all...it IS an art journey.....not an art career. Congrats on all of your art sales, you do beautiful work. Your work on a bad day is far better than mine on a good....but Im not comparing 🤭🤭 (I did your large peony tonight then ended up scraping it with a palette knife and tomorrow will probably turn it into a rose ha ha...just wasnt my night. Were you saying people 'buy' reviews and likes? Or dont buy into as in take no notice of likes and reviews...bit confused there. I think your 'likes' and comments are well deserved and earnt. Have a great day yourself.🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘💜 cheers from Western Australia
Thanks, Katie! I appreciate you sharing "what works" with us! Your calm manner and soft-spoken words are so easy to listen to! Blessings. : )
You remind me of Evanna Lynch a bit, specially the calming way you talk :) love your artwork! And thanks for the advice.
Thank you Katie. Looking forward to see more of your wonderful tutorials of acrylic painting. I have painted 2 of them and enjoyed it so much you explain so good.
2/21/20 I feel so blessed by you and your channel 😘
Thank you Katie. Your work always inspire me. You are my guru.
Thank you, Katie, for sharing another lovely lesson. It is such a pleasure to learn from you, you are truly generous and inspirational!
No worries :) Thanks for all your support!
you don't know this but you're my favorite artist
Hi Katie, You have inspired me to paint the ocean and just found this video informative video .I am excited to listen and paint to all your videos as you explain the process of painting very well! Please continue on!!
Absolutely love your videos! This advice is priceless!. Love it. No limits. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much!
Loving your honesty and to-the-point chats. I totally relate to the self judgement. I’m so hard on myself I don’t really need to hear more 😐... I do love good feedback though / sadly I tend to just notice all the bits I could have done better! I’m going to really try to focus on the good happy bits where it all worked out. As for pet portraits, I do them, soooo stressful. I am under so much pressure to get it perfect as their loved pet. I tend to do an almost photo likeness. It doesn’t come easy... yet! Thank you for your input to us budding artists, it’s so lovely to watch you paint. 🤗
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I know...we're way too hard on ourselves! Sending arty love 💖
What an inspiration you are! Your artwork is fabulous and you teach really well. Learning a lot from you and many others. Art is great and fun...
I really loved your video , You knew exactly how i feel and think. I am my biggest critic . Always putting my painting down and comparing how much better other peoples are to me. you taught me a very value lesson paint for me and enjoy, Thank you you are a very wise person
I was just searching for these type of video , perfect, Thank you
Thank you for sharing your personal journey, advice, and thoughts on art, and sales. I found your video inspiring, charmingly honest, and words to garner oneself by. Wishing you much success in your art career.
i love those kind of videos!
I like to paint/draw while you talk its very calming and interesting
I enjoyed watching this - I don't have any arty friends to talk to about these topics so it was reassuring to hear some of your points about self criticism and comparing yourself to others, I'm definitely guilty of both! Thanks for sharing x
You are really awesome as a person and as an artist, I am obsessed with your art
Just found your channel and love your honesty and I can relate!
I just stumbled on your page. I’m just starting to get into painting and I just wanted to say I live your channel!
Thank your for taking the time to share and encourage me through you're experiences . I felt each point to be spot on with issues I deal with. I am at the very beginning of my online journey. With so much to do it can be so overwhelming . Blinders and good self talk keeps me moving forward each day goals laughs I'm a big picture person who is learning to be content with a bite each day. I find you to be very calming, articulate and abundantly creative. Now .. also I can't tell you how much your videos have helped me and guided me. You are one of my mentors. Know that because of UA-cam and your desire to follow your own voice and share it inspires me I'm sure others as well too. I do mean to say without my mentors without this vehicle called the internet, with out you, I wouldn't be a success . So thank you and never doubt your importance! Personally I'm waiting for you to go live. Lol nudge nudge
Ahh wow I'm SO pleased! Thank you so much for commenting too and sharing your experience with us so far. Good self talk definately will help you go really far 💗 Wishing you all the best with it, it's an exciting journey to be on 😀
goodness, you are expressing, nearly verbatim, so many moments, ''beliefs'', thoughts, i have around and during the creating of my art-work , my heartwork.... my experience and awareness!! cool; that encourages me to believe the possibilities are real . you are inspiring me :) being an introvert is only a hindrance in the marketing and selling..it is a block.. btw, new Sub.. thank you!!
Hi Katie, a fellow UK based artist here, but of the digital kind. I have recently been painting again (and really enjoying it) and been watching your videos (very good by the way... many thanks), and I was wondering if you could do a video about your prints. What company do you use? Do you bulk order? How do you feel about printing your work? What is the quality like? How do you make the costs work (I started looking, and its not cheap). It's a bit of a minefield :). I would love to see that. Take care and thanks for all your hard work.
Great painting behind you. The way you've painted the sky makes me feel like I'm going to get sucked into it. xx
Aww thanks beautiful! 💖 xx
Hey Katie...I am just starting to muster up the courage to 'be myself' in artistic expression... Your video was very helpful!! You are inspiring and a very beautiful soul...
Katy you are amazing, as an artist and as a person. Thank you, feeling inspired by your tutorials 💝
You're an artist that I admire very much ! Thank you for sharing your art journey in UA-cam (:
Exactly what I needed, you adressed three major problems I have been going through! Thank you very much, it really calms me down to hear advice from someone I respect! :)
I’ve done watercolour pet portraits and it is shockingly stressful. I usually paint two, so double handling. I put so much pressure on myself to get it right. I over critique it and it makes me so edgy.
Much happier painting florals and birds etc as this is for me. If I sell any, well that’s great… I can buy more paint 😀
Dear Katie, I'm listening to your Utube and just love all your ideas, had to stop in the middle of this one to tell you that. Thank you!
Hello!! I'm from Colombia. Your work is so beautiful, and I love the things that you are talking about in this video,thank you!
Hi Katie, you remind me of Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter, and I absolutely love it! Also thank you for the lovely video!
Thank you so much for sharing. It has helped me be more confident & comfortable selling my paintings!😁💜🇬🇧
Thank you for being so honest and open and sharing how you feel/think. Its nice to know I'm not the only person who feels those ways sometimes! The self criticism can be really hard to push away, but I have found that. Cbt is very good for that. I love that you drink tea 😄😄I'm from Ireland and I drink about 10 cups a day 😄😄
Thanks so much for the great info!! Love your videos!!!❤