ART VLOG ✦ recovering from burnout - retail and artist alley | self employed illustrator

[@BlueBannette]

Please never apologize for not posting videos. Life happens, we know you're working hard and we know you're human. Enjoy your life. I'm always excited to see your work and videos on my timeline when you decide to post~

[@SquirrelSprout]

On 4/20 there was a HUGE vaisahki parade in the lower mainland (in surrey) that attracted over 500,000 people, on top of all of the other events and 4/20, and from what I hear and have experienced, everywhere was slow because of some of those things, so I think it's just an unfortunate timing on the market date :/ Still a huge bummer though! Thanks for being super transparent with us too! Your art is absolutely fantastic and I'm glad you're doing better!

[@fuzzydragons]

def worth going just to see how things were going to go sales wise and cross it off for next year. and its always nice to see other art friends😄

[@caringfamily8132]

0:48 Tuna, forgive yourself! 🙏 Being human is hard work, even on good day. When your battery runs low 😒your body and mind are saying - BREAK TIME!! Recharge. Recharge. Then recharge a little more. Go for it! Ironically, that time off may actually spur more creative output than ever before. 💪👏

[@ChantelleArts]

Such a good video, thank you for sharing with us all ☺☺

[@Sayler_ArtStudio]

I’ve followed you on Instagram for a long time, I didn’t realize you had a KZbin! I am so glad I found it!

[@ArtbyTuna]

I am glad as well hehe!!! Lots of videos in the back catalogue to check out! 💗

[@jaspergoesrawrr]

Your new sticker panels look great! I dont know how i missed seeing you. I feel kind of the same about this con. Its okayyy, fun but never been overly impressive.

[@georgiebee6948]

Thank you for being so honest and transparent about the ups and downs! I personally feel more connected when you talk about it 😊

[@isleofartistica1068]

Ohmygoodness you got the ghoul mobile, awesome!

[@eldritchCattt]

Love the monster high collection!

[@thinkerdreamersketcherspy]

Video starts at 28:45. 😜 No, but for reals... This was such a great vlog. ❤️ It's important to share the lows, they're real and frankly it'd be boring if everything was sunshine and rainbows. Totally get that 'piling up more stuff to do than feasible and then feeling like crap'. Suffering from that myself rn. But usually things cull themselves and the unimportant things just fell to the wayside. The anxiety monster though gets big and fat. 😅 Idk, don't really have anything deep to comment. 🤷 Liked the vlog, missed the videos, glad you're doing better and hope things get smoother. And I loved the dino patreon pack at the start!

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

Kermit is…….🤔uhhhhh He’s behind you!!!!!!!😳 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hiddentidesgaming]

Teeny suggestion: If you wanna have yellow lettering on a white background you should put a drop shadow or outline entirely around it so it's legible as it can be really hard to read.

[@ArtbyTuna]

What are you referring to? 👼

[@hiddentidesgaming]

@@ArtbyTuna some of the prices you have are yellow, so it can be hard to read especially for those that have vision issues.

[@therummagingferret]

i like the new sticker boards. i know some people number their-- ::pauses in message to watch nori eat a tube treat at the end of the video:: -- what was i saying? uhhh right.... number their squares to help with people placing orders.

[@ArtbyTuna]

Hahaha!!! Yes I have seen that too, but my sticker-stock-holder isn’t well organized enough for that 😂 descriptions for me work best!!!

[@therummagingferret]

@@ArtbyTuna ever think to do a board for ur prints like u do with ur sticker sheets? I have heard prints don't sell well but I feel like customers can't see some of ur beautiful prints in the wood peg racks. Idk I've never done cons. Ty for talking to me. It's nice. 😁 I live out in the country side so hardly any events here.

[@doodle667]

Just discovered your art through this video. Where can I buy some stickers? I didn't see a link on your website.

[@ArtbyTuna]

Hi! Right now my shop is available to my patrons only, but I hope to open it to the public in late June!!

[@staceyros]

i have a hard time selling sticker sheets...if only i could do cons lol

[@sofa9933]

Hey! sorry if you mentioned this anywhere before but what printer are you currently using? mine is on its last breath tbh and i am looking to invest in a new one :).

[@ArtbyTuna]

Epson ET8500! I definitely like it 😊

[@sofa9933]

@@ArtbyTuna thank you!!

[@Lisasplace]

omg they're charging 500 for that?!

[@ArtbyTuna]

They do have some cheaper smaller-sized spaces, and the pricing is generally designed based on sales volume, but they missed the mark on that location - everyone was losing money 🤦‍♀️

[@StalxD]

Sadge kermit

[@ArtbyTuna]

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