Don't give up on your dream of being an Artist.

[@chibicibi6034]

shayna, i have a question. how did you manage to balance work (in the moment you weren’t a full time artist) and doing art? because i feel like it takes my whole day working then feeling tired but it’s really hurting me being like this. i love you; thank you 💞

[@seagurll]

Shayna likely has a better answer than I'm about to give but for what it's worth as someone who's struggled with this: I watched this Instagram live Lana Del Rey did kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKuUXqdun99nl9Esi=FJUNinYdHNYMUIgz&t=543 (it should automatically start playing there but if not, the timestamp is 9:03) and the advice she gave stuck with me and has kept my writing a consistent, daily thing, even when it feels like I'm living in Groundhog Day and/or recapping the most boring days any person could possibly have lmao. Another great piece of advice I heard a while ago: if possible, befriend and/or simply have acquaintances who inspire you with their creativity and personal growth to surround yourself with, so that you'll have a mixture of encouragement, healthy competition, second opinions on any works in progress, and so on. I wish you the best with all you aspire to do and be. You got this. 😇💖

[@callie.envoyage]

this is so real. i'm a marketing director for a destination marketing organization, and i often feel my creative energy and will totally drained by 5pm. i want to paint in my studio after work but have nothing left. one strategy is doing some chores before work so you don't have that pressing obligation after work.. and trying (making yourself) start winding down 30 minutes before leaving work so you aren't frazzled right up until you have to leave home feeling totally gassed out. those two things are simple but have been very helpful for me.

[@JRose-zk1ni]

@@callie.envoyage I feel the same way - something I've been doing lately (and it's challenging) is waking up earlier . I aim for getting in at least 15 worth of sketching or painting before I start getting ready for work. If you can do more, great - but if not, aim for just the 15 minutes. It'a amazing how empowered you feel for the rest of your day. You start your work day knowing that you gave the very best of yourself BEFORE your day job sucked it all out of you. I'm finding this really helps . You just have to plan out what you plan on doing the night before so that you're not waisting your 15 minutes trying to figure out what you're going to do. We've got thisj!!! lol..🙂

[@thepurplepalace85]

Amazing question ! I feel like the important thing is to look at your side hustles as just that - side gigs and try to take jobs that accommodate your REAL work, your art! For example when I was in Art school I had a full Saturday and Sunday job (12 hour shifts each day) So I could be free during the week to focus on my studio time. During that time I developed other side hustles so I could quit the Saturday and Sunday job eventually. A lot of my Artist friends choose to have flexible side hustles (teaching, waitressing, etc) with 15-25 hours a week so they can have time for their Art work. Having said that, they have very little extra money because they choose to work less hours but they DO have time for their artwork ! hope that helps!

[@callie.envoyage]

@@JRose-zk1ni that's so good, great job! I bet it does feel good- like you actually own your life! I have often dreamed of doing that, but I never do. Maybe I'll use your wisdom as inspiration. Something to rise early for, for sure... Thank you!

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Being an artist is not a dream or a choice. It's innate, obvious - you either are one or you aren't. Now making a living off of it though, that's different. It sucks that most people are reluctant to pay artists what they're worth when we can dish out 10$ for an oat milk latte. On the other hand, we also want art to stay accessible and i know without a bunch of free art in my youth, i wouldn't have been exposed to as much as i have. So it is a fine line and pretty complex issue.❤

[@Tashawashh]

Last night I litterally said to myself “maybe I’m not an artist” because Ive been neglecting making art and have been wanting to be creative but struggling recently. This feels so synchronistic. Thanks for this video💜

[@thepurplepalace85]

I like to remember that our words are like little wishes! Say you are an artist and you are!!!! I love you!

[@wildrayy]

Oh, I feel the same way.

[@subtletide1357]

"The desire to create something is bigger than their actual tools and creating something really raw" I love that 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Elena-Studio]

My rich life is not having to work to make money, I just want to exist and money comes to me. I am paid to breathe.

[@izzywebberart]

The timing!! I'm sitting in my tiny art studio finalising my website/store to launch today... I'm so worried I've done something wrong or no one will buy my paintings. Thank you for reminding me that my rich life looks like spending less time at my part time job and more time painting. This is the step I need to take!!

[@thepurplepalace85]

proud of you!!!

[@artistforlife]

You are so right about the artist's mark, their process somehow revealed in the art. There is music I love because it is acoustic and you hear these little weird wire strokes or breathing in between the notes of the song.

[@jjessicaisabelle]

‘Get to know your positive triggers’ I like that!

[@MsOceanBaby]

Very inspirational video Shayna... I was struggling for years to sell my oil paintings. For years I refused to get into digital art because I always thought it takes the uniqueness of my work away and is easier to copy. Now, I am sitting in online lessons for Photoshop and Illustrator and just see it as a new tool which I can use - and actually can make enough money with it without necessarily hating my job. Traditional art will always be the love of my life. But at some point you do really think of other ways how to make money and not having to neglect your creative self

[@thepurplepalace85]

that is so amazing!!! proud of you for staying open and proactive :) enlarging our skill sets is always a good thing!

[@carlaconce]

honestly i don’t mind if you make super extra long videos - you are the ONLY youtuber i would watch forever! so inspiring and life-changing. your videos motivated me to follow my dream of studying music. thank you for showing me there is so much happiness for me to discover!! so yes to long videos hahah

[@thepurplepalace85]

Thank you so much!!

[@analisboa8243]

You don't know how important has for me this video. "Taking action is better than no action". Thanks 💖

[@thepurplepalace85]

So glad!

[@Lex_Marion]

omg shayna. I really really needed this. I'm an illustrator who has basically "given up" art as a career because it was just so hard for me in the US (I'm an American - we actually share a hometown lol) and watching your vids have always really struck me as like. Man. I could do that. Anyway, now I'm learning French and planning on a move to Paris either later this year, or early next year. And I chose Paris because I think it's the city that's going to give me the biggest shot to finding my way again in arts. I feel like my love of art has been kind of... I don't know, corrupted, or maybe perverted in some way because it's been so hard to pay bills and mixing capitalism with art is just a recipe for disaster. I (maybe!) plan on going to art school eventually after I settle into Paris despite being 30. Thank you for being you and posting videos. Much love

[@thepurplepalace85]

wow SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! go after your dreams angel !!!!

[@antonyreyn]

She collects Rocks

[@ally526]

Oh Shayna, I desperately needed to hear this now about pursuing my soul purpose. And resisting the temptation to gaslight myself that it isn't possible. Also--PLEASE pursue your podcast idea. That community would be so spiritually beneficial and I would love to support you along that journey in any way I can.

[@thepurplepalace85]

thank you for the encouragement ! Once im moved in to my new place completely I will do it :)

[@biancagonz-o]

this is so motivational. i get a bit discouraged with the menial progressions but progress is still progress and if i dont pursue my art and make it my lifes worth, then i'd be left wondering what if all my life. thank you for sharing your bits and pieces, it's been amazing to watch you grow in your personal development & artistry !

[@thepurplepalace85]

you are on the right path! keep going I believe in you!

[@biancafernandez6897]

this content is just extreme purity 💌💖👼

[@chantalmyfawny]

Shayna, this video could not have been better timed. I have been falling off in my art making and overworking myself in my other career. I haven’t been driven to create due to using work as a coping mechanism to not have to sit with my uncomfortable feelings around my identity as an artist. I have my own channel on YT inspired by you. I hope to put out some new videos soon. Time to get back to creating my own little videos.

[@hollamonE]

Artists are so special. What a beautiful gift to be one, but the vulnerability and all of the facets involved would be complex. Not to mention how emotionally attuned artists are inherently are. You are an inspiration. You truly embody all of the beauty and grit of an artist. 💜

[@thepurplepalace85]

thank you sweet soul!!!

[@sessamii]

The apartment is looking gorgeous 🙊 and this video is so important !! Thank you always 💓

[@thepurplepalace85]

Thank you! Glad it resonates 💗

[@PlantedinSpace]

2 prompts and I already filled 2 pages of my journal. I love you. Thank you for being you

[@allyson--]

[@sarahmavignierr]

I've been needing to hear this for year, although now i feel more ready to put in practice. Totally here for more sit down videos about the insecurities of becoming an artist ❤

[@thepurplepalace85]

You got this!

[@agyos]

Hahaha…sometimes your vlogs are MY positive triggers! Thank you!!

[@jessiebliss8204]

Your warm delivery of honesty and encouragement really lifts the heart. Thank you for being you and sharing.

[@thepurplepalace85]

thanks for your kindness!

[@Lavenderinspirit]

Fellow sobie sister! I feel like your videos are a positive trigger! 😂 I love that idea of finding things that better my mood and I’m going to reflect more on that.

[@makisa.f]

THANK youuuu for this video! And especially talking about money! Sometimes I feel very lost when thinking about how to make a living as an artist and having people like you who share some insight into that just helps me so much 😭❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOUUU SHAYNA ❤️❤️❤️

[@mysmilesarah]

As a perfectionist, your words on doing things imperfectly being better than doing nothing really spoke to me. I've always noticed your confidence when attempting new things and have been so inspired by that attitude over the last couple of years. To know that not only are you imperfect and learning as you go, but that you also make AMAZING art because you believe you CAN is huge! How much good art have I missed out on making because I didn't believe in and have grace for myself? Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@blxndinesevideos]

you inspire me everytime i watch you, right? but this video added the new goal of creating an artists podcast. thank u for sharing, and that's not on a light note

[@thepurplepalace85]

Go for it!

[@aaliyahio]

thank you so much for this shayna. I am rather young and my wish forever has been to inspire people with my art, to let people feel my passion through what i do but ive been so stuck recently and i can’t seem to find my “purpose”. Recently i’ve been into writing and cinematography and though i am now focused on those two being an artist and creating, laying myself flat on a paper has always been my go to and it feels weird putting myself into other hobbies i never would have thought of doing. You’ve helped me break from my constant fear of change and im so thankful for u and ur channel

[@thepurplepalace85]

thank you for sharing your journey ! Keep going, I am so proud of you !!!

[@janaybridges]

amen to feeling your way to success. That's what lead me to writing, my true aligned career path.

[@8Frostie]

so off-topic but good luck with the zebrina plant!!! i have one and they are so dramatic hhhaa

[@thepurplepalace85]

dramatic? haha oh no !

[@8atoul8allout]

Just another week where you remind us all to be awesome! Thank you Shayna 😌✨

[@sophiaiqbal7137]

This video soooo came to me at the right time. I graduated college four months ago, i have a part time job but its not making me enough money, so even though i have all this free time ive been putting off making art because of how stressed and insecure ive been feeling. like you said, there are so many things i want to try but i put so much pressure on myself to not fail, that i end up crumbling. trying to calm down and trust the process that is life. And trust that i will get where im going, somehow.

[@gabrielle-alexis]

Shayna, can we get a skincare routine/product recs. please, because you are glowinggggg. Your skin is so flawless💖🥹🥹

[@thepurplepalace85]

I wish I had one to share, I just put on a moisturizer (nivea soft) and that's it! dont wash it that often haha. Thanks!!

[@dwan_herself]

Thanks for the really salient thoughts and prompts! Sending love and support. ^_^

[@allisonmarie2647]

This video was so so needed. Thank you 🥹💖 also, I’ve been sober since December too and it has been such a journey. It’s so great to see someone I am so inspired by on a similar journey.

[@thepurplepalace85]

congrats on your sober journey !

[@seaofsolace]

Ton look me rappelle Fiona Apple dans les années 90. J'adore! ❤

[@thepurplepalace85]

ahh c'est marrant récemment on m'avait dit assez souvent que je le ressemble ! merci :)

[@PS-bs8oe]

Yes, says Thich Nath Hanh: No mud, no lotus!!! It's the journey that 's the happiness, not hapiness as the objective. I admire U❤ and so many who just go gor it, hastily, despite hurdles , hesitantly, instantly, spontaneously, fierlessly, reluctantly, but advance. Merci beaucoup.Beau Coup❤ P.s. est ce que c'est un Klee que j'aperçois dans la glace... ou un Shayna Klee?!???

[@thepurplepalace85]

beautiful! thanks for sharing that quote angel!

[@BATgirl57]

Keep shining Shayna!!!🥰 The time is NOW!!!🎉

[@hailey_holmez]

As an aspiring film artist, I am loving the lessons you are sharing ❤!!! Thank you for your dedication and determination

[@thepurplepalace85]

Wow, thank you!

[@14judita]

This video was SO GOOD can’t wait for pt ✌🏼 thank you!!!

[@ruthhollenback9331]

People feel my energy and understand me easily!

[@atkaaaaaaa]

the timing of this … thank you!

[@thepurplepalace85]

for you then !

[@atkaaaaaaa]

just coming back here to share that on that day I went on to shoot a music video, released a song a week later and was just randomly featured in the New York Times music column - anything is possible ladies, you never know, keep going @@thepurplepalace85

[@aa-mundo]

Thank you! I needed this 🙏🏾

[@thepurplepalace85]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thr33forrty4]

thank you and cool on your sobriety i know it can be hard because ive been trying to understand that myself. Thank you for putting your heart out there it doesn't go unappreciated, i love you , stay true

[@marijasvetozarevic6911]

Girl I really needed this video, thank you so much!

[@mffffffff99]

Hi! I love your work ! When it comes to interviewing other artists, why not just go to their place or studio and have a conversation with them while we can see them working or showing their work at the same time? It would be way more interesting than just the talk.

[@thepurplepalace85]

thats a good idea!!! Maybe Ill do a mix :)

[@katiemintle]

Shayna, I have been watching your channel for a while and have loved every minute. Today though was the best one yet for me. It hit so strong!!! Thank you for sharing. cheers baby from Colorado

[@jooloolooloo]

thank you as always

[@ThirdEyeAwake]

This is so amazing thank you! I’m in a MFA program right now.

[@thepurplepalace85]

Glad it was helpful!

[@niemand9675]

I don't know of you've talked about this already but if you haven't, would you consider making a video about how you afforded to buy and renovate your apartment? Only if you're comfortable with it of course

[@ornintorrincoverde]

💗💗💗sending you a not creepy hug. an aquarians sisters hug 💗💗💗

[@feathersandmoss]

Love the dragon statue in the background!

[@thepurplepalace85]

thanks! its a naga snake from Thailand

[@hiitsemmanuelle2457]

omg pleaaaassssse start a podcast - i would love that and havent been able to find any good artist based ones

[@maluu]

you’re so insightful, this was a lovely video

[@thepurplepalace85]

Thank you so much!!

[@morgan.2003]

I’d love another podcast episode with you and Damon! I go back to watch the old one lots

[@Elena-Studio]

Have you considered creating a notebook / workbook on learning french? I'm a preschool teacher and I've been kind of learning french (not really but using doulingo) because I actually have 2 kids who speak french / have french families and one of them is very - uh - complex so wanted to learn french to see if she would listen to me more (she speaks english fluently, but was hoping i could catch her off guard by saying something in french l o l ). My intent isn't to be fluent, but just to be able to pass to speak french. the other french girl is very small but she said "yes" in french when i asked if she wanted more food and it motivated to think about learning french more seriously to create the inclusivity in a classroom.

[@um9423]

as always thank you sweet soul

[@thepurplepalace85]

thank you!!

[@PS-bs8oe]

Tu es magique, Princesse pourpre, mauve, rose, tellles les figues fraîches du moment. Prendre un instant pour te dire la fierté de Te savoir là, vivante, créative, désireuse d'exprimer en partageant cette belle énergie de vie, ici et maintenant. Les moments de peine et ceux de la réalisation, toujours en avant. Breathe my dear and hang in there, we love half hour inspirational talks.

[@phyllishigley6161]

Loved this. Looking forward to “part II”.

[@honeypages473]

Thank you, sister!

[@hereyougofirst]

i started to make lino cut designs at the age of 33 😄 and i'm talented i guess 🤔 better late than never! 💕💖💘

[@mialily6787]

favourite youtuber !

[@heathpeer7222]

Thankyou 🎉🎉🎉

[@thepurplepalace85]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lourdesgil9825]

thank you

[@thepurplepalace85]

Any time!

[@recyclecouture]

What a perfect video for me. Today, I just got my business license for my online shop. What licenses does France require? I am so excited & so scared but I can do this! Also, you should do a video about money and being an artist. Not just making money, but taxes, advertising, marketing all of it. Maybe a book about it...just a suggestion

[@thepurplepalace85]

Proud of you! In France you don't need a license but you have to declare yourself and business :)

[@recyclecouture]

@thepurplepalace85 WOW, US does not make it easy to be a small business owner.

[@Fatemokhtar]

Can’t wait to meet you in person😍

[@Ayelet.M]

Money is energy ❤

[@fareebug8439]

🎉🌈 sending love🌈🎉

[@lolheaaven]

Shayna! the piano music in the end has hyped my vibes up!! did you play it yourself?

[@cheesegrater-f3g]

Hi Shayna. I am moving to Europe next year. I will be fortunate enough to be easy train rides to Paris, Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam and Berlin from where I plan to live. How did you find mixing with the artistic community as someone born in another country? I won’t have been to university so I won’t have met other creatives through this. Do you have any recommendations for meeting other creatives? I know a little French and I am learning Dutch.

[@jnic2649]

This is a goodie ❤

[@jjessicaisabelle]

‘the perfect moment is NOW, action is powerful’ 🥹

[@vanessaware1272]

Funny how tiiiiime fliiiiies! 🤪💖🦋🌺

[@thepurplepalace85]

I know!!

[@SleepyCuento]

Tim Ferriss has an amazing episode of his podcast (The Tim Ferriss Show) in which he explains how to go about starting a podcast. It is episode #538, and it is chock full of useful information for beginning and growing a podcast. I am sure you love unsolicited advice, but consider listening to the first five or ten minutes of the episode to see if it speaks to you. Best wishes from one of your viewers!

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Shayna, have you looked into the gene keys??!!! Everyone who reads this comment look up gene keys and do the free test!! It’s freakin life changing because it soooo eye opening of who and why you are!!!!

[@thepurplepalace85]

Never heard of gene keys! Ill have to check that out!

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

@@thepurplepalace85 it’s sooo eye opening! Two people I barely know on the internet mentioned it in passing on our mutual groups so I took that as a sign. I watched a video about it as well because I was curious and then I did the test and holy crap…… it’s life freakin changing!!!

[@ange1ove]

Beautiful video :)

[@murielmoloney1043]

pl do apartment tour.i would love to see your apartment

[@thepurplepalace85]

hey! I will once I get the renovations done and settled in :)

[@shiraloves]

shaina your the best !!!! can i meet you???? come visit israel !!!!

[@Domo716]

💜💜💜

[@layersofloriiii]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@shess1640]

Are you using the term Artist synonymously with Content Creator? I think of you as an Artist who supports themself as a Content Creator.

[@thepurplepalace85]

I actually make my money mostly from my Artwork and designs and content creation helps to promote it !

[@FuchsiaPandaBear]

Fiona apple vibesss

[@thepurplepalace85]

haha people keep saying this but I dont see it! is it the hair?

[@FuchsiaPandaBear]

@@thepurplepalace85 yes! And you guys have similar round eyes

[@antisocialbat]

❤❤❤❤

[@ct6852]

I was utterly convinced you were Fiona Apple for a hot second. Pretty sure you are not, now. But really enjoyed your post!

[@thepurplepalace85]

I’ve gotten so many comments saying I look like her on this video haha ! Must be the hair :)

[@feminismiehitaja]

you are so doped,cool

[@littlefluffiescloud8461]

Your new apartment has very live acoustics. Please try a different microphone as it’s hard for me to hear you in that space.

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

I most definitely leave my mark on my art work!! It comes from my soul!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@pollytude1577]

love a sit down like this! Very helpful insights!! THANK YOU!! ❤🙏🫶

[@thepurplepalace85]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pollytude1577]

@@thepurplepalace85 i still think about your words and tips even days after the video! really wise! 🫶💕x

[@victoriakafer5537]

❤

[@thepurplepalace85]

💗💗💗

[@sofiaprampero]

🤍👼🏼🐞🪷💛

[@Emi-jy5ct]

Hey :) You have been a really big inspiration to me! I am hoping to embrace my creativity more and take myself more serious! I just published my first ever KZbin video Without a clue what I am doing really lol Would be really grateful for anyone that takes time to watch it and give me some feedback! 💜💜 I decided to go for the just do it mentality today lol Hoping to learn and improve along the way! I didnt realize until now how hard it is to speak in front of a camera

[@purplepassionwater]

Do you know your human design type?!

[@TheStickybuns]

❤❤ 🇿🇦

[@oliwia8285]

Anybody here from Vienna? 🕊️

[@LiP-gh6rr]

I hope you don't take this as shade or anything negative, but have you considered that you might be autistic? The thing you were talking about with authority is often referred to as ASD and divesting from social hierarchy are common autistic traits. There's a lot of other things about you that I've noticed from your online presence that suggests to me that you are neurodivergent. Sincerely, an autistic person :)

[@thepurplepalace85]

Hey! Interesting I didn’t know that about diverting from authority and ASD. I am curious what other traits of autism do you think I exhibit ? ✨💗

[@LiP-gh6rr]

@@thepurplepalace85 I think that the way you rebel against "societal norms" and ability to engage in play can also be interpreted as autistic traits....like the way when you experience joy it seems to almost possess you/overflow from you, at least how you've captured yourself in your vlogs. You sometimes talk about feeling like you "live in your own world" and that's a common thing that autistic people say to help explain their experience (I feel that way a lot, apparently it's common in women who are autistic) I've been peer diagnosed and have done research by connecting with other autistic people, if you are interested in exploring that part of yourself I would recommend doing some research and if you have neurodivergent friends ask them what they think because I've been peer diagnosed multiple times. If you feel a different level or ease of connection when interacting with autistic people, it may be possible that you are too!

[@honeysuckle23]

Ahhhhhh shayyynaaa, ive been thinking about taking a big leap within my and ive been talking myself out of it because im scared and this truly felt like a message from my angels and the universe!!! thank u for continuing to inspire me to make art daily! u are a pearl!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@oliwia8285]

People feel my energy and understand me easily. 🌀🤍

[@wijo6332]

❤