People like you should stay alive for another three decades 🎈 just to send the message - love is a constant feeling that will continue to exist..and its absolutely fine if it changes its shapes, names or colors!

Deep. Ty.

It needs more cow bell 🔔

13:37 what art apps or websites do youb suggest

I'm 39 and I just recently realized that I am able to even draw. Um, I was kind of secluded to where I was told that my stuff wasn't good enough and I was kept down then. Once we got the divorce, I realized that I was able to. Do you know some? What I thought was abstract art. But now, I realize, I may have a talent that you know it's unique to me just like everyone else and so yeah, we should put it out there. I just wanted with mental illness. So this is really hard for me to even do I wish I could just put my pictures out there and let them speak for themselves but a lot of times you may not see what I see.

I much prefer smaller shows, as paying more than £20 feels like a bit of a risk. That said, I’ve paid £50 for a two-day event before and did reasonably well. The flea market is a great option at £15 for 11-4, and it’s always well-attended. Since it’s a flea market, I don’t need a fancy setup-just a crate will do. It’s great for showcasing £10 studio floor experiments, but I’ve also sold originals for £50 there. The challenge is that prints can be tricky to sell when I’ve got originals priced so affordably (print production costs often set a minimum price). I can’t imagine paying £100-£1,000+ for a show-that feels intimidating! Full-time artists seem to balance it all, offering high-end pieces (£3,000+), medium-range art (£100-ish), and lower-priced works at flea markets (under £50). Personally, I’ll bring a few larger £200 pieces alongside the smaller works to flea markets, but my comfort zone is smaller shows. My face is getting known at the flea market now, which is encouraging. Art trails (priced at £50-£80 for two days) are something I’d love to explore more, but they feel like more work to organize compared to the simplicity of a flea market. If only the flea market happened every week instead of monthly-I’d probably be content focusing on that alongside craft fairs, my website, and online live streams. I’ve found that approaching these events with laughter and fun, without too much pressure to sell, is the most enjoyable way to go. I do wish I had a simpler pop-up display that required less mental effort, though. Setting up takes about five trips to and from the car, which is exhausting-especially in hot weather. I’m learning to pack just the right amount to keep it to two trips, but it’s still hard work. I’ve also learned to bring a spare T-shirt, just in case! 🙈 Some shows are a hit, and I’ll make £200; other times, I make nothing. It’s tricky to imagine selling enough to meet a goal like £1,000 a week, but I’m learning that people tend to buy after seeing me at multiple shows. I’m hopeful that by 2025, I’ll have built more visibility now that my dog is settled. I’d love for him to join me at some shows, but for others, a dog walker will do, and he gives a grand welcome every time I return seconds later bringing in the unsold art! I often think about the artists whose work I admire but can’t afford yet-and wonder who might be waiting until they can afford my art. For now, I’ll keep pushing forward, sharing my upcoming shows and handing out flyers (my solo show flyers went to far more people than I sold to yesterday, which I count as a success beyond the selling!). Each step builds momentum, and I’m excited to see where it takes me. I hope to get to more online sales in the future, so work on photographing work, and putting it out there but no huge set up effort; the monthly flea market I will probably continue for foreseeable future and advertise my website through it , flea market and online would be a dream than having to seek out other shows.

The flashing light in the background that says 'Walk,' will set off epileptic fits.

Pirate Ship is now forcing me to use a bank password with Plaid. Not doing that. Anyone know another way to pay?

It was my childhood dream, but I gave up on it at elementary after my father told me that I was never going to make money out of it and that I had to give it up. It was such a shame, since I knew I had a talent for it. Even though I did not have practice I could still draw better than my peers who used to join art contest in highschool. I started drawing again five years ago, but I never made a major improvements. Because it was also a series of quitting and coming back. I dream to paint and I no longer want to quit. I am 25 years old and it keeps hunting me down the more I ignore it.

Thank you SO MUCH for believing in yourself and in art, and thank you for spreading this warm message to a community in heart. I was so scared to death to share my art with the world (I'm becoming a tattoo artist), because... Literal PTSD, and ending up back in my parents house due to financial struggle didn't help much the past weeks. I've been bashing by head into this fear for a couple of months now, questioning myself why and why would I expose myself to be hurt about something that has always been so special to me, like my safe place, my self expression. And you shared a light on it! I'm saving this video and rewatching untill the idea of sharing my art with the world becomes less and less terrifying. I wanna connect with other hearts that, even for a breath, shared the same beat that mines danced. ❤️‍🔥

How beautiful you have a cozy home now!!! I’m so happy for you

Hey I miss seeing you guys on you tube. I guess ur having too much fun in iron city.

Nice idea, but please remember goggles when sanding.

I just got an email yesterday that they want to buy my art as nft. I was excited at first but i felt reluctant because its such huge money for my art. I got sad right after researching. I was hoping to earn . Good thing I researched

Never too late! I feel like I had to get a bit older, more settled in my life for me to take my art journey seriously. I am 44 and i've just started working full time after a long hiatus.

I'm good at drawing pockets 😂 . hands , yes one has to practice

Rafi.... I'm mentally struggling. I look successful on paper but have little sales to back me up. I'm feeling pretty dejected, to be honest

That’s something I’ve been working on…I’m finally starting to get better! But I definitely need more practice! Thank you for the encouragement!

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I've tried drawing a hand, giving a two finger salute. I went through a huge stack of paper and gave up and just made it a mitten.

Can you show me how drawing hands is lucrative?

What do you mean, "Hands are very lucrative." Thanks!

Still I have never made a real show and everytime I look at my art, trying to imagine to be someone else, I think “oh, I shouldn’t pay more than 20 for a work like that!” ….so why would others? Or I imagine people saying “who do she think to be? A famous artist???” …….but in really I don’t think to be anything else than me😅

Rewatching; from a while ago: did that me and it sell yet? Love this larger me bd it with the blue gradient background 😍

That’s so cool!! They are all so talented! Thank you for sharing that!

Thank you for this.

I have seen a lot of artwork pass into and out of FB groups, and there was one artist's work I saw that was absolutely terrible. But it had something. SO I looked at their page, and, low and behold, their work was amazingly consistent. Still not what I like, but all their work had something to it- the garish colors, the naive drawing, the paint by number brush work... meanwhile back on the FB group, he was getting bad advice, even insulted for his art. I gave him a like, and a good review/critique of his work- and he kept posting. Soon he was selling art- posting "sold" pictures of his works... everyone takes inspiration from somewhere, and has that little boost of confidence coming from somewhere. I look into someone's art and try to see how they relate to it- if they are being honest with their art itself, and tell them where they are successful, and where they are needing to improve. I feel like I help the artist where they need it the most by doing this... otherwise its just another "like" or useless comment that does literally nothing for the artist. Encouragement goes the furthest when commenting, and you are right- looking inward and asking yourself "why am I doing this?" is the most important thing to ask and answer for yourself.

When I was 29, I realized I wasn't pursuing one of my favourite things to do, travel. So I packed up my bicycle and got ready to cycle through Southeast Asia for my 30th bday. I would cycle for 2 months, and then spend the 3rd month volunteering with an ocean conservation team in Thailand. Almost everyone in my family travels and has wonderful adventures, but when I went to do it, they were all trying to talk me out of it. They were convinced something bad would happen to me, or I didn't plan enough (I had been planning for 2 years). Honestly, if a male family member of my generation said they would do it, everyone would be cheering them on. My mom was really wonderful and defended my passion. I asked some family members what they expect me to do otherwise and clarified that their view of what I should be would make me absolutely miserable. I did my trip, kept in touch, and when I came back everyone was cheering me on and super proud of what I had accomplished. I can travel now whenever I want now and no one tries to challenge me. It's still the best trip I've ever had.

I want the painting of Bigfoot in the background!!!!

Dragass days should be renamed Dragon days because maybe I just tidy my horde, find treasures to inspire tomorrow's adventures, and nap because I need to.....but I'm a badass Dragon today so that's fine. Lol.... I'll set fire to the world tomorrow.

I was recently contacted by someone with a Gmail remarkably similar to MIke Winkelmann of Beeple fame. Whoever this was didn't directly answer my direct question if he was "Beeple" and continued to then offer me 2et for my work. Despite not ever creating an NFT, my gut was telling me something, ... I just wasn't sure what or why. In checking Beeple's official Facebook page, it was evident the Gmail addresses weren't the same, so I pulled the cord. I even wrote to the official Gmail explaining the situation but haven't heard from back from Mr. Winkelmann -nor do I ever expect to. Anyway, thanks for posting this and Mucho gracias, dude.

Well, if you do not have an idea how the process works, I can give you a detailed explanation about it for a better understanding. I do not want the original copies of your artworks, as I do not have any need to keep them and i also want to avoid the complexities of shipping. Lastly, NFTs are the ownership rights of your digital artworks, so I need you to prepare the ownership rights of the digital artworks I want to acquire, so the ownership rights can be transferred to me upon purchase of your digital artwork. If you’re not familiar with this selling method, I can tell you more about it for a better understanding. I await your response.

I am going through one now as well. They like my work but only want it on nft. Thank you for the video. I don't think I want to go ahead with this

I’m not sure if you will see this comment, but I stumbled across your video today and damn, I needed to see this. Like you, I’ve been on the give up/start again roller coaster all my life. Even now, I feel torn between “LET’S GO!”, and grabbing that glass of wine and having that broken “Why do I bother?” Moment. I battle discouragement every day and yet I still do it. It’s sometimes heartbreaking. I’ve been ruminating a lot about my own need for validation then I instantly get mad at myself for needing and going straight into “IDGAF!” Mode. I’ve been on the mountain top and a sobbing pile of mush in the valley-the latter more recently. It’s incredibly hard.

I appreciate you brother.

J.Cash and Lieutenant Columbo:wonderful episode!🫶🙌🙌🙌

Hi Rafi and Klee. It's comforting to come back to this series. How much you have done since 'the plumbing era'.🎉❤

A shiny turd 😂😂😂😂, beautifully put my friend

That’s right Brother! Love this!

Thank you! I just quit my full time job to start my art career, just had my first art show, now starting a business. Really have no idea what I’m doing and I appreciate your videos - it’s honest and it’s insightful and it’s inspiring. Excited to watch more

Hi Rafi! There was one point where you agreed that sometimes there is no deeper meaning or thought behind the colors or designs. It just somhow floated on the canvas naturally. But then as an artist, we can't say that it has been created randomly and there is no thought behind it. So, how can we present such an art where is less deeper or less thoughtful. It just got created in a way momentary. An example would be a better way of understanding for me.

Yessir! Fachunk the entire contents of the brain jar!

Off topic I paint on wooden panels. I just discovered when I was removing glue (e6000) accident ,that I can remove acrylic paint with acetone nail polish remover . I also discovered that e6000 comes in white & black. 🤷‍♀️ I need to read labels I was looking for clear.

Sometimes you think you suck. I was moving some things about in my studio area. I came across a old art pastel. Made 30yrs ago. Looked at again then thought . Hey that's not so bad. It didn't suck as I thought at the time. 🖼️. Or do I need new eye glasses. Lol.

Got all the work ready for an upcoming show later this month, ie framing, and a list for the name labels, then decided to add a few more, but still have to add Certificates, and label from the venue, my brain hurts at prospect of yet more admin!

You guys are so AWESOME & INSPIRING!!! So glad I found your channel, you guys give me incouragment to move forward with my art journey, thanks. Rock On & God Bless.

OMG Klee, your art work is AMAZING!!!!! Keep On Creating, Rock On & God Bless.

Beautiful portrait of Klee! And you’re so right! Have a lovely week!

Should put out a poster for ‘The Sacred Rules of Commerce’ according to Klee.