ART VLOG ✦ opening my shop for the FIRST TIME this year | self employed illustrator

[@ChantelleArts]

those product photos are so cute! I love that it's black and yellow themed too which are your colours, great branding 🥰

[@ArtbyTuna]

Right!! It can be hard to decide on what theme to use so I went with what was right in front of me 😂 thanks Chantelle 😊

[@okupoku]

I loveee that your product photos are so on brand! enjoyed this vlog so much 😄

[@tendrilmakes]

Congratulations on the shop open!!! I always appreciate your openness with mentioning your suppliers and the overall process you went about trouble shooting the product photography! ❤

[@nananymph1331]

Congratulations on opening the shop!🎉🎉

[@ArtbyTuna]

Aw tysm!!

[@alanhom5714]

Thank you for creating this video! I'd always thought about how to purchase one of your items since I can't make it all the way to Canada!

[@Christina24life]

I must have kitty sweater in my possession.

[@sakurasharks]

Whoo shop vlog! 🛍️ We love some bts shop shenanigans Ty Mark for getting Tuna some awesome photos 🥳

[@Sevinique]

Shout out to Mark!

[@nadineredmond6455]

this is so perfect i am currently in the prosses of opening up my shop aswell!! this has given me insparation and some good ideas myself your shop looks grate and hope it goes well for you will have to get some goodies soon!!

[@ArtbyTuna]

Have fun prepping your shop and good luck!!! 😊😊

[@catandclysm]

Congrats on opening the shop! I remember buying a pencil case and some stickers from your shop waaay back around 2016-ish for my girlfriend (now wife, lol)

[@ArtbyTuna]

ah omg thank you so much! supporting me earlier on in my journey is a huge part of why I still do this now, so I appreciate it so much (also girlfriend to wife, love to hear it!!!

[@catandclysm]

You're more than welcome! I now also remember commissioning you for a pet portrait of my cat with a helmet from an Overwatch character LOL. It's so crazy to think about it honestly. I remember following you on IG when you had around 400 followers and I know those numbers aren't a measure of anything, but you've surpassed the 100K mark now!!

[@tnt.dynamite]

I’ve been using Atomic for my stickers, and I have found them to be the best balance of price and quality in Canada (I don’t live in BC and I still order through them!). Yes, they might take a little longer when they have their sales, but for me, I just budget a few extra days for production and it is no problem. I’ve had one order where the color was a little off, but I should’ve checked the proof a little better, so that was on me. Overall, I’m happy with them!

[@ArtbyTuna]

Super awesome to hear you feel the same way!! 🫶

[@Un_Elysian]

Definitely want to save up for some tote bags to use when I’m feeding the local colonies!! And I love the hat 😍 so cute

[@jenn9060]

I adore the product photos so much. I can't discern whether Mark has a slight accent or just a very satisfying timbre to his voice. I imagine it being very satisfying to hear him explain things lool

[@ArtbyTuna]

Mark is from Dublin!! His accent has faded a lot but yes he has a very satisfying deep voice I am a big fan 👁️👁️💗

[@jenn9060]

@@ArtbyTuna that makes...SO much sense

[@tjtay02]

Shipping is a big consideration when buying online. I'm from the UK and whenever we order from outside the UK the shipping is high and we get hit with additional customs charges which can really push up the cost. In the past I've paid more for a product in shipping and customs charges than the item was sold for. Especially during the current financial climate (the UK describes it as a cost of living crisis) people are cutting back and are trying to get more for their money. I work at an independent bookshop and they've noticed a consistent downturn in sales (and the other local businesses that my boss has discussed it with have too). I hope things go better this time but, regardless of the outcome, it's important to remember that there are so many factors outside our control and someone's choice to not purchase isn't a reflection on your skill as an artist 💛

[@ryokotakyshi]

MY MOMENT HAS COMEEE I've been watching your stuff for a while and been dying to buy some stickers and the Cat Lady tote bag! I really like your art and your videos have been a huge inspiration for me 💖 I hope your store relaunch goes great ✨

[@ArtbyTuna]

You rock thank you SO MUCH!!! For the support I hope you will love everything!!

[@StalxD]

Kermit being like 😱aaaaaaaa

[@ArtbyTuna]

He’s got a lot of big feelings 🥹

[@thinkerdreamersketcherspy]

Congrats on the new shop. ♥️ The clothing shots turned out so vibrant and nice with the yellow background, very on brand. 🤗 Using a local manu for stickers etc. would be sooooo nice! In person pick up, talking to an actual person, supporting local etc. -- amazing. I wish we had anything local I could use. (or, actually, we might have but for some reason printers over here refuse to offer prices on their sites and no storefronts 😑 like you think I'd actually call 20 different places about a quote for every product?! no thanks)

[@ArtbyTuna]

So annoying!! Definitely a perk of being in a big city 💗

[@ghaesalmala6820]

i loved the new shop

[@watermelon_dragon]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Mark !!!!!