How to QUIT INSTAGRAM as an ARTIST and still be SUCCESSFUL!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I hope you enjoyed this video, and that it helped you plan for a way to build a sustainable and enjoyable art business! If you are interested in following my Skillshare classes or Patreon tutorials, you can browse them all on my website: www.paintingandchocolate.com

[@UpperPodunk]

I'm not interested in making art a business, however, after watching many of your videos on KZbin and now hearing your story it solidified my decision to log into your website and become a paying customer. I think you are an amazing painter and now I'm also sure you are an amazing person too. I'll be looking at one of your classes by this weekend!

[@dianeo]

My IG feed is mostly ads and and "Suggested for you" posts yet I rarely see the people I've chosen to follow! I was posting my art there with little response so I've lost interest in it. If I do post any art, it's mainly to keep as an art portfolio as a record for myself. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes, the portfolio aspect is so nice, I also feel like it's primarily for ourselves and I miss that part of taking photos and seeing the progress 🙂

[@sugaryxegnirys]

So much resonated. Right now I'm not looking to become a paid artist. I just want to meet my tribe and find my community.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this helpedin some way 🙂 you're right,finding your tribe will be the most important. I find it really motivates to push through when family, for example, doesn’t get us doing art.

[@artbysolar-theresa]

I have to agree with the quick reel type videos. I am not interested in that type of content. I prefer 15-30 minute videos and enjoy hearing the artists perspective and what is running through their mind while they work. As artist we tend to be isolated with our mediums. Or that ever presence voice in our head either rooting us on our creating self doubt. I also am not a big fan of product reviews. It seems everyone is doing this but not creating or teaching art methods, tips or tricks. Your videos and approach has been enjoyable. Keep up the good work and hopefully KZbin will change the algorithms in favor of long term videos like they used too. And I truly hope they fix our home page! Thank you for sharing.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes I see what you mean. I had never noticed about the reviews, sometimes I do some too, but yes definitely, as you pointed out, the most interesting part is how to actually use the supplies 🙂

[@juliestevenson]

Such a great, honest view of social media platforms. I much prefer the KZbin content and I really don’t like the shorts thing…clearly I am too LC for the fast pace…🤣😂🤣. I love following you here, so thank you for doing what you do x

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@nancydavidson4899]

As a consumer, my favourite platform is KZbin. I follow quite a few artists here and I really enjoy the longer tutorial formats. I always at least like and will often leave a comment as I know it’s helpful for the growth of their channel. I attend an art class locally and since I work full time, lack of physical time prevents me from taking longer classes on skillshare, Patreon etc. However, if my circumstances change, I always know where I can access my favourite artists. I do follow artists on instagram but I follow at least one tutorial every day here on KZbin whereas I don’t access instagram every day. Also, generally I don’t bother with the shorts. I think you made the right decision and it’s what I would do if I decided I liked teaching and also wanted to sell my art. I’m very grateful to all of you artists here on KZbin who are so generous in sharing your skills. I’ve learned so much. Thank you 🙏

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing about this, it's helpful 🙂

[@KuenstlerischGluecklich]

I do so feel what you say. Thank you for your words, they encouraged my decision not to give effort into instagram, because I made the same experience as you. That´s why I also started over here on youtube. I wish you the best for your further growing. Your videos are great!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this brought some comfort in your decision,i wish you a lot of success here!

[@KuenstlerischGluecklich]

@@paintingandchocolate thank you!

[@dvmulligan]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate your honesty and authenticity. I love hearing about your success--keep doing what you love!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, and thank you!

[@eminytza]

as a hobbyist, I find your art style very beautiful and I can say from a content consumer POV that I don't click on shorts .. I am mostly attracted to the way you use your supplies, which supplies you actually use and like, and how do you combine them. I know you have everything listed, but maybe if you have time, in the future, you could tour your watercolor palette. There are 200+ Daniel Smith colors and Im curious which colors a beginner should get (to not end up buying lower quality paints, pans that would not be used, very basic colors that would be very difficult to mix to get a turquoise for example, or God forbid buy every color they have) .. Thanks for the video :)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your insightful feedback, the palette tour is a good idea 🙂 I also prefer long videos, sometimes I wobderif this has something to do with age 😁

[@ChantelleArts]

this is such a good video, really important points ❤❤❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad to know you found it helpful!🙂

[@Aquarevan]

I fully agree with your statement about social media!

[@FakutiSamilo]

all that comes to mind is PHENOMENOL

[@blackcloudtattooer9255]

Very well said couldn’t agree more

[@exquisitelyelizabeth6531]

Your art are amazing. And i absolutely love your art journey. This is my dream. To try do art full time. Thanks so much for sharing your story❤😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome ! Best of luck!🍀

[@exquisitelyelizabeth6531]

@@paintingandchocolate thank you so much😊🌹

[@MkayKaye]

This is encouraging in so many ways ❤ I really enjoy your channel.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this helped! Many other places for us artists than these 🙂

[@barblallier9413]

This is so helpful. Im not on fb or ig or any social med besides here. I applaud you decision. A Canadian, Lindsay Welch, The Frugal crafter. Was just saying the same thing about the 'shorts',,,and Diane Anton has a Lot to say about how difficult You Tube can be. Im a new painter, and subscriber of yours. Im getting old and dont have time to waste, your such a help to me, and many. Thanks for your honesty, and keeping it real! 😊❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your kind message. I went and listened to Lindsay's video after this, I knew her by name only before. Thank you!

[@carolgehman6036]

She’s from Maine

[@lindenjenesse5078]

Thank you for this!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@alina.kuptsova]

Thank you for sharing! I would love to buy your lessons on Patreon!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome Alina! You can find a link to my Patreon in the description or pinned comment 🙂 have a nice weekend!