10 Pieces Of Advice I Wish I Didn't Take As An Artist

[@AdventuresInFantasy]

Honestly? The worst advice I got was "Get a normal job. You can't make a living off of art". I mean yeah it takes time, but how dare you basically call me a failure before I ever get started... spite becomes a very strong motivator.

[@suzywoozy2694]

So that actually was the best advice because it motivated you! 🤗🌹✌️

[@quiettornado1970]

My mom told me when I first learn to cook was that I was a rotten cook. How can I be a rotten cook when I'm just learning to cook?

[@AdventuresInFantasy]

@@quiettornado1970 That has always bothered me. Saying something like that to a beginner is just plain awful. My grandmother was very similar when I started learning things. I kind of realized early on though that she was saying it so that I wouldn't learn and know something she didn't. I find that tends to be the case with a lot of people. They are trying to stop you from "being better" than them in their mind.

[@keepingupwiththejoneses746]

@@suzywoozy2694 unfortunately for me, it was the 'advice' and unofficially mandatory standard put on me by my parents. Any time they would ask what I wanted to do for a career, I wasn't allowed to bring up art at all. If I did, it was immediately shot down as a childish dream, rather than a legitimate goal. Sadly, I didn't have the energy, support or self confidence to contradict my parents and wasted nearly ten years of my life ignoring my passion and losing my skill. I only just decided this last few months to go back to drawing and learning how to paint.

[@PourYourArtOut]

My family member is a pediatrician and I told her I had just launched my website and her actual response was “when will you come work for me?” I was speechless.

[@MulattoMacchiato]

"You shouldn't make your hobby a career. You'll end up hating it. Pick something you can make a career out of." Picked something I could make a career out of. Dropped out my senior year because the thought of doing it for 50 years was misery. Just started my first semester in animation. No regrets so far.

[@rachelsueart8292]

Same. I’ve been working the “something I can make a career out of” jobs for 15 years and just now trying to follow what I’ve always loved… Art. It’s never too late. I wish you luck in your animation career!

[@fjohnson-o4t]

Did you make it?

[@terirb]

Here’s the complete quote that mysteriously🙄disappeared...“Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one.”

[@terirb]

@bre k same here! I'm pretty sure we're the ones able to survive when it comes right down to it. ;)

[@terirb]

bre k 😊💚

[@danellevandongen5913]

Lol just as i read this he said the first half

[@terirb]

Danelle Van Dongen 😁Timing!💖

[@terirb]

@@danellevandongen5913 haha :)

[@MrRookitty]

If I painted what the people "wanted" in San Diego, I'd be stuck making oil landscapes and paintings of boat yards. I love my city, but so many galleries sell the same thing--dentist office artwork.

[@googlethis313]

I did that for awhile. Quick money. And I lived in the Midwest! Yes I mean that I painted copies. Not proud of it. But single moms gottuh do what single moms got to do!

[@rociolinares208]

I've received 8/10 of these "advices" xD The worst "advice" I've received was "you are too old to be drawing cartoons all day".

[@Sharperthanu1]

No.If you're meant to draw cartoons that's what you should be doing.You'll just get better at that with time.Also there's a mainstream market for cartoons.

[@rociolinares208]

Rafi Was Here Studios Hahaha thanks! Love that response xD

[@rociolinares208]

adrienne gellman Thanks. And yeah, that's what they don't understand, that it takes a lot of effort to be good. It's not just mere luck. But yeah, those "advices" are so hard to receive, mostly when they come from family members.

[@SorahGames]

People like that drive me crazy. Animation movies are made by adults. Do they think Frozen or Minions were created by children? They're the ones in need to grow up.

[@kittenmimi5326]

Yeah like dafuq? Do they think all the cartoons they've ever seen on tv is made by a bunch of kids?

[@ChronicCraftyLife]

Rafi: Only YOU My Brain: Can prevent forest fires ...

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Talk about some REAL _SMOKIN'_ ADVICE...😊😊😊

[@fairytail2484]

The Amazon's ghost is coming for YOU

[@Aimz360]

"Anime isn't art"- My art teacher 1,000 years ago. I shown him when i got an "A" in my A level final art exam by making Anime the prime subject.

[@verscont1505]

Trantor The Troll r/nothingeverhappens

[@Petrichorus-]

@Trantor The Troll anime/cartoon art still take a lot of skill to really master, despite how easy they might look to make. Art is art.

[@belot217]

I managed to get my usually anti-anime art teachers to acknowledge how incredible the artwork of the Blame! manga is. I think more reasonable teachers just hate the cheap knock-off bug-eyed anime new students try to draw, who often fail to understand that *gesture is what makes anime anime*

[@TheSatisfactoryMeatstick]

Anime is easy to draw however I have a lot of respect for manga artists and animation Studios, because putting it all together is hard work, constant time and effort

[@UmbraXCVII]

You need to know the rules to break them. Studying realistic proportions and perspective will help your anime art, your teacher is just trying to get you out of your comfort zone and to try new things.

[@gratuitousthespian9767]

you guys look so fun to hang out with. honestly.

[@ceton1843]

wow its shocking how many People who give advice like that think that the artist is in the first place creating art for others to look at . I think its the total opposite showing your art is more of a secondary thing (as long as you not plan on making it your Job) and the main reason for an artist to create art is for themselves.

[@saturnichaze]

I know,right? People learn how to art to be able to paint their fantasies and bring them to life, not to draw something that you dont want to.

[@Seisei16]

This pop up in my youtube recommendation when I decided to give up my future career on art

[@kaleallerion595]

#1 made me tear up because for the last 5 months I've been forcing myself to focus on just one video game idea. Where as i used to work on like 6 at a time, clay sculptures on the side, and writing a book. I feel so much better knowing that cutting myself off from those things was a bad idea and that explains the rise in my depression.

[@metheiam5714]

That "art is good only if it is about current political issues" was for sure made by someone who was not artist.

[@inkchip7351]

Been told that five times this month and I make kids cartoons

[@CrazyLikeUhFox]

Great advice on how to date your art and guarantee it won’t be relevant in a year.

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

4:19 this one is always a double edged sword. One one hand, creating popular work gets you lots of money. On the other, if you don’t know much about your subject or you don’t like it, it can be easy to tell because they’re isn’t any... soul behind it. If you create things that you love, you’re more likely to be proud of it. If you only create popular things, you may become rich/be able to support yourself/gain a large following fairly easily, but you could end up hating what you’re doing. Some artists I follow will create mostly fanart cuz that’s how they support themselves, but they’ll always make sure to create fanart of series they love or characters they like, that way they can still be proud of that piece. Finding a nice balance between popularity and what you love is usually ideal, but it can’t always be done. You should always think about what matters more: popularity/easy to sell or market pieces or pieces that you truly felt/loved, even if they’re obscure or unpopular.

[@kimrene2120]

I heard #1 at 23. I was young and wanted to experiment with many creative interests. It literally felt like I was punched in the gut when she said it but that moment was an eye opener for me. I decided in that moment that I would pursue anything and everything that interested me with vigor. I have not regretted that one bit. I didn’t know I was an artist then, but I do now. Thanks for this.

[@namedrop721]

Amrn. I’m glad you reacted that way.

[@LindaUrsin]

I'm not able to focus on one thing only. It drives me bonkers and makes me feel miserable

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Must be a creative person thing... me too! I don’t feel so alone in this anymore. I need to experiment, to learn, to develop, but my family yells at me for my diverse practices.

[@LindaUrsin]

@@Rafiwashere :D Good one

[@bruh-kj1qw]

Ya and what surprises me the most is that my own stepdad told me to focus on one thing and I’m like bruh and now I see from a different perspective I ain’t focusing on one thing anymore

[@bruh-kj1qw]

Plus if I only focused on art I feel like I wouldn’t be as interesting since like I only think about one thing

[@LindaUrsin]

@@bruh-kj1qw Exactly

[@mochimacaroon400]

"Draw more cute stuff, it sells better." Most of my over the top morbid drawings have done better. I tried to explain to my mother that I enjoy draeing dark things and I'm not going to force myself to draw cute things when I don't want to. She just did that mother sigh and went "Fine. What ever."

[@vincev4630]

Parents always think they're so wise. Don't listen to them. People are all thinking in a different world.

[@PaintsandGlitter]

I am sooo glad to have found your channel. Finally a couple that speaks the reality of what artists go through. I have had so much bad advice that it literally makes my head spin. If someone doesn't "create" art, they shouldn't have any advice to dispense about art. If they are creative, then they can share what has "worked" for them, but cookie cutters are not for art, they are for dough. You are soooo right about finding "your kind of people", bad advice is nothing more than undermining for a person who is creative. We are all different, and express ourselves differently. Art is a mode of expression, not a "job". Great video!!!

[@vampireantihero]

Gotta say as an artist who has been told by so, so many people, "create art for everyone", it's refreshing for someone to say otherwise.

[@Rafiwashere]

Yas!!! It doesn’t make sense. How or why would you create art for everyone? That’s impossible. There is no such thing… everyone is into their own thing. You might as well create what you love, and other likeminded people will find you.

[@kawaiigoomy3487]

Fantasy is my personal favorite type of art. 🐲 I find politics stressful.

[@MadameMushroom]

I draw a comic that I want to draw and the other day I actually received fan art. I drew what I wanted not what I thought someone else liked.

[@ran_436]

so weird having to see a co-host blurred lmao

[@dh7217]

It is artistically charming and unique!❤

[@Vixtronic]

For the most part, if someone offers me advice (creatively speaking) I will listen to what they have to say for the sake of learning. I let them express their idea and answer with "Interesting!" or "Wow, that's a different idea." but I really try to understand what their view point is and how it compares to my own. Sometimes they mention a point I never thought of, and sometimes it contradicts my own viewpoint, but at the end of the day I get to decide whether to follow the advise or not and have knowledge of how the other person views me and my art. It helps me analyze what type of artist I am at that moment and which direction to continue, because I want my art to attract those who really resonate with my art and vibes. If they give advise on the business side, it's a little harder because people are so hardwired to stay with the "Tried and true" traditional routes. I've had so many tell me to "Get a real job!" or "You need to do this and that to succeed!" and I usually try to calmly explain that the art world is different than a basic 9-5 job or selling cookie cutter merchandise, but people don't want to listen because it challenges their believes since they haven't tried it themselves. Or if they have tried but never were(aren't) successful, they could be bitter and just repeating the same stuff other people told them with a "If I couldn't do it, then why should you?" attitude. At that point you learn who you can't talk seriously about your art career with. Don't bother asking for advice or complain about art problems to them since they won't understand/care anyway. If they keep asking you about it just give them the simple "I'm still doing what I love, creating art. What about you? How's your job going?" and they will either end the conversation quickly or just complain about their own problems. Best thing to do is limit your time around those type of people (even if they are family) they will just bring you down and cause you to start doubting yourself, and you don't need that, it kills creativity.

[@BarbaraDin]

Finally! Somebody said it! The amount of bs one has to listen is mind-blowing. I've gotten all of those you mentioned and I agree with your answers to the tee! But it's so hard to remain strong when you're not as successful! I'm glad I found the great minds that think alike!

[@deborahrose4676]

I get a different version of No.2. Everyone is into the metaphysical, you need to make healing jewelry with rocks. WTF I make jewelry with stuff from Lowe's. 😁

[@vanishingpearl7522]

I flat out tell them no. Mostly because they want wirework to accompany the crystals. I do do wirework. We don't get along. I stick with my seed beads. 😊

[@ChandrewsArt]

... I would actually love "Bad Advice Thursdays", you both had such great stories to share!

[@ZKETCH42591]

Some advice and questions from friends and family: -put color into your art -draw cute, non-horror things -why all the big women? -why does everything you draw have to be scary? ANSWERS: -I am trying to do that, and ill do it when the art calls for it -No -Because i like big women -Because i want it to be, I like horror and scary, and its my art, theres a market for everything. And on a side note, i draw big sexy women/pin ups because i have found out that works to make money for me, yeah i need to update my horror pages a bit but everyone keeps going for the boobs. And seriously if someone wants me to draw something for them, MESSAGE ME!!..Everyone one that has seen my art (friends/family), has no figured out you need to keep in contact with me so i can show you in progress processes, figure out times, what you want. If you dont keep in contact with me i dont know whats going on. -.-

[@expertclown8020]

Me, a thirteen year old art kid: *sings Michael In The Bathroom while drawing Eliza Hamilton and dancing to Candy Store as well as learning Sincerely Me on piano* And they want me to stick to one thing-

[@barbboyt3386]

I needed this! I just moved from Phoenix to englewood Florida and I’m an artist. My stuff is southwest inspired because that’s what I love! I was told to create beach crap. I told my friends if I ever start painting sunsets, the pod people got to me.

[@womansworkproductionco]

Hey, I live in Phoenix! Congratulations on getting out!!

[@mammaduck3863]

Weird art? Then, I must be a weirdo because your art is amazing! I'm in love with your techniques. It's beautiful.

[@cmralph...]

Absolutely agree with ALL of this. There are so many people who try to tell me how to do my art, where to do my art and most recently WHEN to do my art (Inktober). I've made some recent positive changes regarding all this - I got off social media for the most part and jetizened all negative vibe peeps from my life. I am much happier and much more productive. Thanks for posting this.

[@lukewarmjello3705]

“You should draw more like you did in middle school” probably the worst advice I’ve ever gotten

[@Scroteydada]

Insulting caricatures of the bullies it is then

[@Angel_Kittichik]

Oh yeah, I can relate for sure. On Google+ (2013-14) I said I was gonna change my art style/improve on it, and my friends were going like "No you're art is good the way it is" and "You don't have to change it". Mind you, that was when I transitioned to using baaic guidelines for the first time, like making shapes look 3D. It wasn't good, but it was progress.

[@therandomimage]

Yay, like number 100!! I was told by my mother that I should be a wedding photographer, that's where the money is..... no thank you, that would involve people, I'm a still life photographer ;) Your point about creating stuff that's popular is spot on. I've found that the images I create that are 'on trend' sell well, but I find absolutely no joy in them. Love you guys, looking forward to the next vids & podcasts.

[@electrafamilyfroot]

Rafi: so on the surface this sounds like really good advice Me, an artist who has 271929736 ideas in so many different areas: *NO*

[@fallingwater1619]

I loved your advice as to how to critically evaluate “advice”by so called well meaning individuals. The questions and answers you formatted are so familiar to me, posed by individuals, professor’s, gallery owners, family members and friends. Like you I struggled with finding my own way. Thank you for your rant.

[@hydedroloc8247]

That lady in the back is so sweet and you both are so smiley and friendly. I love it.

[@blackwolfe638]

I spent most of My life being a musician, but I've always been an artist, a visual artist, always, AND I've experienced everything I've heard you speak to in every video of yours I've watched so far! Right On Sensei Rafi.

[@BreakingArt1]

Let the art speak for itself. Later i learned you sell yourself as an artist more then selling a work or painting. At least that has been my experience.

[@arilurps]

How to make your life miserable with 10 easy advices

[@samlezama2832]

I lay down at night, plug my headphones and listen to your rants with my eyes closed. I just appreciate these videos, they talk real shit that most dodge to talk about. Thank you! Seriously..

[@nalmolen9394]

Rafi and Klee are overflowing with awesomeness ✨

[@AndiCat14]

I've had people (who were supposed artists) tell me that I needed to utilize flamingos in my art, because it sells in the beach community where the co-op was where I sold my art. Turned out, she just wanted me out of the shop because my jewelry was competing with hers.

[@Gleamiarts]

Number 8 is so true! Some social media I just don't understand and it is annoying and stressful to keep track of all your different accounts

[@emeraldqueen1994]

People kept saying “you cannot keep doing your characters, people won’t buy them” I ignored that “advice” because my characters are what I do best

[@terataylor158]

Mine wasn’t advice, but a mix of incredulity, disdain, and a side eye look while asking, “there is a plan B, right?” It was hurtful and from someone who I looked up to. It wasn’t about me and my art though, it was about my daughter’s acceptance to a performing arts college. Since it was about my daughter, I had an inner monologue that was really rude, while outwardly I kindly educated my colleague how my daughter’s degree would open many avenues of opportunity. A plan B was unnecessary when there was such a multitude of possible plan A’s. I went home, told my husband, and we shared rude dialogue. I didn’t look up to that person anymore.

[@NataliesCloset]

Thanks for this list! You guys are so awesome & I love watching your videos! I finally bit the bullet & posted my first YT video which I've been nervous doing because of all the naysayers telling me it was a waste of time, now onto my next videos & I'll say watching your videos, although my niche is way different but still creative with handmade crochet items, really helped get me pumped up to just do it! Thank you both for being so awesome & saying it like it is! Have a great day!

[@NataliesCloset]

@@Rafiwashere thanks, that means a lot!

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

1:55 as far as art goes, I’ve never heard of that. Whenever it comes to different skills/mediums, I usually hear “learn/study what you can in as many areas as possible that way you can use those skills to get better at what you really want to do”. Like if you want to make comics, learn sculpture so you have a better grasp of 3D spaces etc

[@JasonJarred]

Loves this video. As a new “creator” (#hobbyist) I love this advice from experienced and professional artists. It all rings true for what I’ve experienced so far. Thank you!

[@starheadboy]

Thank you so much for these videos, you both rule! 😀! Have an incredible weekend!

[@Rafiwashere]

You too!!

[@talullahula]

I love you two! Just discovered you! I had to give up my career through illness last year and have been seeing it as life clearing a path for me to make a go of my art finally! I love your witty, straight forward non arty farty attitude! Your videos are helping me loads! Thanks from a fellow artist! I'm gonna own that title and try not to be so afraid of putting myself and my work out there

[@babyblue61549]

You guys make me laugh! Thank u. I always am grateful for a laugh in my day. And I LOVE Klee’s comments and just all around sunshiny personality. I adore You guys!! Ps I love ur advice. I’m also a singer songwriter and artist. Right now I’m going towards doing art full time and go forward from my “day gig” 🙏😘

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Big dollops of salt alert 😂😂😂 1. Oh my goodness!! The jack of all trades quote!!!! 2.Exactly - trying to be like others is not being you All of your advice is so nice to hear 👍🙏😊

[@rebeccas.murphy.]

I've heard a lot of those kinds advice as well. I just do what makes me feel good.

[@CoxJoxSox]

What a great couple - so positive - and you both said things I needed to hear - thanks

[@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM]

Hey Rafi & Klee, it always sounds like Rafi is calling Klee...Queen....apropos. You guys are so real.

[@colleenbeers8572]

Thank you for making this video! I’m just starting out and keep getting a lot of these tips of advice! Thank you for making this!!

[@ladylizsworld9274]

I’m so glad I found your videos. I am a proud weirdo and my Art is weird. It is Awesome seeing people just be themselves and sell it comes from their soul.

[@Rafiwashere]

YES!

[@kjkilanski9831]

You two are amazing! Thanks! Your advice is keeping me sane!

[@wannabehuman]

I wanna chime in about the “creating things that reflect the times” thing. Whatever you create reflects the times. All of the art created at one time reflects different aspects of that time, different emotions and struggles and events. Sometimes it’s just more or less intentionally reflective, but it’s always reflective. Anyways.

[@amaeliadourden1187]

I gave myself my own worst advice, I've only just started painting about 9 months ago. I did a few months of practice and tutorials and then I started trying to create my own but I was just starting them and never really getting anywhere so my bad advice was that I need to finish a painting before I start my next one and the only thing that did was stop me from painting. So it took me a couple months and then I switched it around and now when I feel like painting I paint whatever I can whether it's my main painting I have going or smaller practice ones or even painting rocks... to this day I've only finished one painting lol but I'm still painting and creating all the time ❤

[@ruthmiller5588]

I am an artist of many areas. I am not flighty when doing each thing that I am making. I do back and forth with many. I am a master of everything I create. I create what inspires ME. I have made good money, and no money. Doesn't matter to me. My art is MY art. Each piece makes my soul sing. I did shows, galleries for many years. Never fit in. I know many people who own/run galleries. They want me to conform to what they think I should create. Bleck Not gonna happen. I have been an artist for over fifty years. I have advice for artists...."follow what your inner voice tells you to create. Follow what makes your soul sing. Create what makes YOU happy !.".

[@yawninghorsecreations2011]

Thank you! I no long feel obligated to "schmooze" or listen to those who begin a sentence with, "You should...." Cheers to you Rafi and Klee 🥂

[@lexybduke7204]

I've only just found your channel but I needed to hear this today. Thank you 😁

[@annland781]

I love you guys. Sometimes you just have to create something that gets a great sadness out of you whether it will sell or not isn't even a part of the conversation. My father passed a couple of weeks ago and I'm going to paint something dealing with that. Thank you for the inspiration to pick the brush back up. 🌈❤

[@suegardner]

' you need to steer away from painting xyz, lots of other people are doing it"

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

Loved this video. You two make so much sense it scares me. 👩🏻‍🎨. Thanks for all you do. From Tallahassee.

[@testtubebaby9124]

You two are really amazing...please keep up the good work.

[@celestialpiper8284]

So true! I paint, make jewelry, sing and play guitar and I am writing a novel lol. I havent played guitar in weeks and it is killing me. I have been so busy preparing for upcoming Christmas fairs. Need to play.

[@TheSkittishWhippet]

Thanks guys, I really needed to hear this! So glad to have found your channel. I related especially to the part about diversifying; it's so crucial to follow your whims when it comes to creativity and not feel pressured to fit some arbitrary external category. I love the phrase "Don't normalize it!" (Eno/Bowie working axiom if I recall correctly).

[@laurahiggins5151]

Lol I’ve heard all of these and regretfully tried to follow some of them. Now I have a box full of, what I find to be, ugly jewelry from about 10 years ago 😂

[@GemmaSampsonArt]

Great video! It made me laugh because I've had so much of this advice given to me over the years. Especially "just focus on one thing". I LOVE to create so many things, focusing on one thing makes me feel sad just thinking about it. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos 😊 all the best ☀️ P.s. amazing t-shirt!

[@dawnf2z1]

Just found your channel and I love you guys! Excellent advice, loads of fun 🤩

[@sketchwarrior3937]

I got into the self help scene a couple years ago and "The One Thing" book by Gary Keller was a fav in alot of circles. As an entrepreneur starting a business kind of picking a thing to focus on so you can be better than your competitors is what I think the idea is, dedication to one thing in order to be the best. The idea that I can't excel at anything because I'm diverse in my art is ludicrous though. Someday I will be know for a specific art style I'm sure, but gosh I would get bored if I only did one thing. That advice is terrible in my opinion.

[@chokichocat3083]

Dude just master all of it. Like im tryna do

[@exosbutterfly8103]

You can either be a fine artist or a digital artist , choose one - this is what everyone keeps telling and for a long time I kept thinking I had to choose one of these as a career but after some time I realised I don't need to follow anything , I can just do whatever I like and pursue whatever I want

[@Rain_theGamer]

I consider myself a business creative. I legitimately wanted to do market design, but before even explaining what kind of artist i wanted to be my dad told me " so you want to be broke your whole life" what shakes me more then anything is if i would have focused on that career path early on i would have been coming in at the peak of social media marketing. I have now found a love for running a business in general and can now invest in artists to put their skill into the ideas I offer, I love supporting people brave enough to take on their dream. also i agree with the united we stand viewpoint so much

[@PourYourArtOut]

while “shmooze” is fun to say...LOL you guys are so funny, I’m glad I found your channel ☺️🙌🏼

[@alisamiller5131]

Omg! I was stationed at NAS Pensacola, the galleries were my favorite part!

[@kakerufus3393]

I’m at the beginning of my art career (hopefully) after a career in medicine then becoming a stay at home mum. My child has just started school and everyone asks how I’m filling my time. My response “I’m painting and hopefully starting a career in fine art and illustration” has been met with blank stares, laughter (until they realise I’m serious) and stuttered sentences not knowing what to say. Sometimes I feel like judgemental silence is even worse than bad advise. Your art, your life, your decision.

[@scarlet8078]

I'm a healthcare attorney with a similar story to yours. Honestly, I've found it's easier not to tell people. You can just say you're consulting in your field. It's sorta true, right? You just changed fields! Seriously though, sometimes facing people's judgement simply isn't worth the mental drain. Our society prizes money so much, it's nearly impossible for them to understand why we'd leave 6-figure jobs. Unless there's a benefit for you telling them, you may find more peace in keeping your own counsel.

[@kakerufus3393]

Consulting but changed fields! Brilliant!! Yeah, I think I’ve come to terms with the fact the mental energy exhausted on people who don’t understand just isn’t worth it. It always take a bit of time to regain my confidence after someone’s negative reaction. Keep going!!!!! I hope everything works out for you!!! X

[@sylviapineda6717]

Yeah, they called me a dreamer, ha ha- calif,palm 🌴springs, thanks you & your lady.

[@danstark3341]

This is my first time on your channel. I don't know how old you are, but I was stationed at Cory station back in '94. I used to larp at a comic shop and partied at Night Owl. I was all about electronics back then, but now I am all about art. I really like this video. I am going to need to check out more of your videos. I would think that you would be able to sell a wide variety of art, between the older people from all over, and the military (from all over).

[@coralunasoleil5265]

When I first started my (old) etsy shop in 2013, I did sculpting. Sculpting is honestly my main love. I worked with polymer, and I was (am?) really good. I haven't done it in a while now.. but I loved it SO much. In the beginning, everyone completely looked down on it. They literally told me to stop playing with play dough and get a real job. Now, I understand that this isn't necessarily advice for being an artist. More like advice on how NOT to be an artist (*insert eye roll here*) But it really discouraged me. I was 24, I found something I was basically addicted to in a really healthy, inspirational way, and I wanted everyone to appreciate the work I was putting into it as much as I did. I worked in tiny little details and LOTS of texture. And sure, I improved over the years. But because no one around me took me seriously or supported me, and I didn't really know where to go for education on being an artist, I fell completely off of it. I didn't know how to take good pictures (I had a shit camera anyway) I didn't know how to do things, I was afraid to put things out there for fear of being copied.. it was just a mess. One day I'll start sculpting again though, because I really did love it so much.

[@clairecasey8160]

Thank you, great message...Art is personal and is the of the Artists personal perspective.

[@samanthalesan1984]

I can relate, I've been told: -"Most of your sales will be making things you don't like making that are popular, like pets, you should make pets. Painting things you feel like painting won't sell." ...but that's most of what sells 🤣 Though that's not the main motivation anyways... -When I started painting full time... "You can't paint everyday!" The list goes on... Appreciate you guys! You're hilarious. Keep up the good work!

[@vivianeb90]

I agree with everything you guys said! Except the Pensacola one because as a consumer I like that idea.

[@aminebean53]

All of the advice shown in this vid: Spend all of your time on one thing to get good at it. Create what people want to buy and not what you want to create. Art that captures history or has political atmosphere is the only art that matters. Go to big art dealers and schmooze. You should sign *insert where you are from* so people know where the art was made. Weird stuff doesn’t sell, you should make things are familiar to people. You should put your art for sale everywhere online. You should be on every social media platform platform available You cant trust anyone. You should focus on repairs than more than artistic creations. Repairs are the bread and butter.

[@mindyindy4628]

lol I love you guys so much! Great vibes! One of the worst pieces of advice I got was to do a bunch of spec work. I was never into it and it's such a waste of time rather than doing my own art.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

WOW!!! Well done!!! I’ve heard most of them... and I agree with your thoughts on all of them.... I want to create stuff that matters to me... and I want to create in whatever medium/expression is appropriate for whichever project(s) I happen to be working on. And I love your T-Shirt’s message. ;) I create, weird, “Dark” art, sometimes, too. I think this is a really really good video, full of very good messages. The most important being “be yourself, create your stuff, your way”.

[@naomiwendy2234]

My mother was a failed, and bitter artist... Her advice always was: "People only buy pretty pictures..." That and: "The only way to succeed as an artist is to already have money, and to have connections..." In my life the worst advice I've ever received was. "Oh, yeah. That'll sell..." Meaning: 1. Sell as many of that one piece as you can.... Forget about creativity, you can be creative when the production end of things is exhausted and you have to come up with something new. 2. Hard sell: EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME! 3. Sell it anyway, a sale is a sale: It doesn't matter that you're not ready to sell a piece, because there are some design flaws, or it's an experimental piece that still needs work. I can't sacrifice quality or integrity for a few dollars. I know it seems odd to have three points to the message "Oh, yeah. That'll sell...." And believe me there are more, but I think you get the point. Hugs to both of you!🤗

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Naomi & Wendy >>> FWIW: Maybe your comments here will *_help others_* to AVOID those same problems...👍👍

[@illustrations.by.sheposco]

I wanna meet you two, you both seem so sweet and wise. Great advice

[@kaliwilliams5480]

Oh I got a piece of great bad advice! I make goofy shirts for women who weight train and a guy at the gym told me that the designs were really cute but that I should get rid of the barbells because women don’t lift and that I should manufacture the shirts as cheaply as possible and then go sell them on tables outside of the abandoned KMart! Just found your channel and am loving it! Shameless book plug YES!! Other advice that I get all the time that I truly hate is “why don’t you just put this text on a thirt that says -insert quote- I see this all the time everywhere so it must sell really well!!” Thanks for the video!!

[@The1stPurpleCat]

I only heard the 2nd one for writing and it completely keeps me from writing (the rest of this also goes for #6). I have some fun and creative ideas. But, some aspects you would first think “oh, this is for elementary school” then other parts are super serious about real problems in the world for middle or high schoolers. I’ve always heard that no one will read and enjoy my writing if it isn’t for a specific age range. And I can’t do that. My writing is based off of my child-like imagination and creativity and joy, but also part of it is real life problems that are ‘real’. So it’s always split between “oh, that’s Zootopia” and “oh, that’s retrograde amnesia and depression, and the main character goes to jail”

[@birbelle]

Purple Cat Yesss! You write for you, and I’m sure there would be people who enjoy reading it!

[@TheCharise70]

No.1 was absolutely one I have heard so many times!! These were great, thanks for always sharing your insights and personal experiences. You guys certainly make me feel more confident in what I am doing (chasing my dreams) knowing I am not alone when it comes to some of the crazy stuff I am told I SHOULD do instead!!! Love and light to you guys! ✨💕 Keep doing everything you do! 🙂

[@michellev2241]

For some reason I was compelled to buy your new book. Not long until the launch. 🚀

[@cordialgreetingsart]

I don't know if this is bad advice or not? I hear alot of "adapt or die" to change with the times. I refused that free shipping bs on Etsy as one of those adapt or die moments. I once worked for an employer that wanted to cram so much info into a space. (I do graphic design as a full time job.) He thought it was getting more $$ for the space the more he crammed in it. Not many people realize "white space" is much better to the eye and the marketing message comes across better too. He made some side comment about my designs being "french" in a negative tone so from there on out I would add a subliminal(opace) "fleur de lis" in the marketing material until the day I left the job. lol. I still laugh about that.

[@discerninglight1998]

Having multiple creative abilities and outlets can function as inspiration that informs everything you create. It can also add depth to a project you are exploring...in my humble opinion. 💗

[@littleravendesigns5587]

Your podcast helps me get through my work week and inspires me when I get home!

[@cheergiver]

Stumbled on this video, and so I glad I did. I live in Navarre and I seriously have been considering the “beach” stuff to get into the local area, but it’s not really my passion. Happy to hear your advice on this subject.

[@digitalkoala9836]

You too are an amazing couple with great chemistry. 😘😍👏👏👏

[@victoriabellanova2280]

Great video!! I hate when people give me advice on my art. I just say... oh, ok. Then my bubble over my head says F@#$%^&*! Thank you. Can't wait to get your book. Saw your art at Live the other day. It's beautiful!!!

[@mergeads]

Jeez they just wanna give advice, is it really wrong to do that

[@hawleyclan9496]

So endearing. Really love your stuff. 💗

[@krapart]

this is great, thanks for sharing. my worst advice is your #1 - just focus on one thing. i dabble in a lot of different things which used to give me anxiety. recently i accepted it and embraced it and the anxiety is gone. i dont make a living off mine but i imagine this freeing up the mind would help sales. people can read that confidence and they like it.