ART VLOG ✦ nearly MISSED the market & training a helper! | full time illustrator

[@KattakindArt]

This was so much fun, thanks for the shoutout and the goodies

[@ArtbyTuna]

You got that right!! We succeed together 🙏

[@amandagloverart]

I signed up for every kind of market under the sun this year ( 2 to four every month) It was very tiring - but useful in finding what sort of events include my audience and what don't- and help me be more selective next year. I hope your experiences have helped you in that regard too- have a happy, peaceful holiday break!

[@ArtbyTuna]

Thank you so much Amanda!! Yes, it's so important to know which ones work AND which ones don't - I also want to pull back and only focus on the worthwhile in 2025. Happy holidays to you!!

[@i_am_vnm]

It's so amazing that you handle the whole exhibition and then make a vlog that as well, all by yourself. 🙏🏼 Btw that spider bracelet is cool!

[@ChantelleArts]

I love your earrings, they are amazing ☺

[@YoungBunnyCosplay]

This market looked like so much fun! I'm so glad to hear that you got to end the year off with a bang despite the economic struggle that has been 2024. I can't wait to see what other art you make in the new year

[@ArtbyTuna]

Thank you so much for watching!! Excited for 2025 and hope you have a lovely holidays yourself!

[@nooders]

i wanted to go to weirdos but didnt get to, but im def going next year if you'll be tabling again!!

[@ArtbyTuna]

The organizer and I seem to get on well so I sure hope I do! 😂😂 see u there!!!!

[@SquirrelSprout]

Last minute family stuff had me not being able to show up on either weekends, I'm so sad! I couldn't even visit and support my friends :/ Trusting someone with your booth must be so stressful but I'm happy everything went super well for everyone! Kudos Kat! Thanks for the vlog! Weirdos looked so dope :D didn't realize it was a dog friendly venue!

[@ArtbyTuna]

I totally get it, this time of year is wild. see you at the next onee!!

[@Christina24life]

Hey Tuna, hope you’re doing well. Happy holidays to you and all the best in the new year. 2025 is going to be something interesting.

[@quinnsd13]

Hello! First time seeing your stuff/channel. Loved the illustrations and wanted to see if I could buy some stuff. The shop link in the description leads to a dead page. Any options for international fans? Thanks in advance!

[@ArtbyTuna]

Hi friend thank you so much!! My shop is closed right now for the holidays, but it will be back in January with a nice sale too hehe! Stay tuned and welcome 🫶

[@quinnsd13]

@@ArtbyTuna Thanks! I'll keep an eye out.

[@TaisCorner]

A new Tuna video while im doing homework?? sign me up :3

[@ArtbyTuna]

👋 😋 💗

[@UsagiMori]

I always love the clothes you wear and would love to know where you get them from! Especially if some of your clothing is from small businesses! Love your vlogs as always and thanks for sharing!

[@ArtbyTuna]

Thank you!! I love style - it's one of my favourite hobbies and ways to express myself. I predominantly shop secondhand actually - local consignment and thrift, plus places online like Poshmark - and try to collect quality pieces so they will last longer!

[@staceyros]

those sales are great...i just did a christmas sale here in ontario and i made 30 bucks after table cost (65)

[@ArtbyTuna]

yes Weirdos is one of the best markets I do all year. I'm super grateful for the support! I've definitely had some stinkers myself, just don't let it get you down! 😇😇

[@staceyros]

@@ArtbyTuna ive given up on selling..i have done so many things trying to find a niche, and hoping to sell..art, art prints, stickers, sticker sheets, knitting, crochet, beaded jewellry, bead embroidered jewellry, keychains, resin....with the economy and peoples mentality..most of the stuff i still had..so i gave a lot away for christmas programs for kids (stuff kid friendly)..give up..love doing it but its just not feasible anymore.

[@curioscuro]

How do you come up with your ideas? I started making my own prints and stickers and just sorta...ran out? Am not sure what I wanna make? I lost momentum real hard.

[@ArtbyTuna]

That's a great question! I would love to answer it in detail, so I'll talk more about it in a future video. But for short answer, it's a combination of finding themes I personally want to explore, and ~analyzing~ market trends regarding what items and ideas sell best in my own business, and sometimes others'! I also recommend combining two ideas to make a new one: that's how I come up with most of my patreon themes and I do a lot of sketching to explore ideas in the theme! (eg: cat + dinner party, space + self care, goth + cowboys, clowns + cats! etc!)

[@curioscuro]

@ArtbyTuna thanks. Gives me something to think of, can't wait to hear more.

[@marcusice5400]

Do you manly go to local cons more than out of state?

[@ArtbyTuna]

yes, mostly local, and a few across Canada!

[@marcusice5400]

@ nice , I do the same thing, I’m from chicago Illinois and I usually go to about 3 or 4 cons within the area it technically saves me little money from not have to worry about jumping on a plane lol

[@marcusice5400]

How’s the shows been all year treating you

[@ArtbyTuna]

It's been awesome, but I am very happy to take a little break now haha!!

[@marcusice5400]

@ you definitely deserve it after all the hard work on KZbin and behind the scenes lol

[@chachenaguer40]

Tuna, youtube puts you AI dubbed audios!!! D:

[@ArtbyTuna]

Yes it’s new, I don’t know how to turn it off… I also see ads for AI products play on my channel 😭…

[@ArtbyTuna]

Oh wait I have found the setting! I wish it was just subtitles, less weird!!!