How I Make Money as an Artist!

Today I start with some art income basics and then talk about the four ways that I make money as an artist and illustrator.
I hope you enjoy!
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[@kcsnipes]

I liked this on 1.5x speed 👌

[@TimV777]

best speed to watch this video at

[@alexisharley8286]

You’re the best

[@_aiborie]

Lol don't have long attention spans?

[@TimV777]

@@_aiborie this 20 minute long video can be summed up in 1 minute and time is money. Lot of introduction and she talks too slow with too many pauses between words

[@cosmicfxx]

Maybe you all should stick to twitter and cut down on the coffee 😉

[@cliffdariff74]

Build up a BODY OF WORK guys, don't stop, keep making an endless body of work...

[@ElizabethMBoyd]

Yep thats the way to go, i manage a gallery have for over a decade and if you want to make money you need to make a lot of work

[@scrapbookk8775]

Watch on 1.5x speed🔥

[@helendraper7823]

Thank you and bless you for taking the time to help us out, Jess!

[@organicastudioart]

Thank you for your video Jess♥️. It gave me inspiration to get back to my art and try to make a living from it.. it's been really hard so far...more tips very welcomed

[@SomeIsBest]

Sharing experience is the most helpful "tips" video. Just dropping generic tips that are a dime a dozen is completely useless without proof of application. Thank you for sharing.

[@azzuparis]

Hi Jess, at the moment I'm not selling my art. I'm trying to build up some followers and a body of work before, eventually getting into selling. And this is very informative and useful video. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@studioxjess]

Azzu Paris thank you for watching! I spent about three years building my body of work before I started making any money from it (and I still am 🤓). I was definitely on the slow and steady track. I wish you the best of luck! ✨

[@jawarablake]

Yeah, I live that life too. People ask "what is the side hustle ?" and the true answer is all of it. I am inspired to make more passive income from your video so thank you.

[@studioxjess]

jawara blake Devotion. For me it’s devotion. And not questioning my instincts or giving too much mind to my mind. Just showing up with humility regardless of the weather.

[@jawarablake]

Studio Jess I have to work on that.

[@JenniferCharleeArt]

It's always helpful to hear about how other artists are making a living with their work. Selling art in person (conventions mostly) has been the largest piece of the pie for me so far but I would love to get more passive streams going, if possible, since I have a big life change coming up. I have been interested in art licensing for a while and I realize there are more or less passive ways of selling art for licensing and there seems to be a lot of ways into that world. I'd love to hear any resources you can share about moving in that direction

[@studioxjess]

Jennifer Charlee Art hello there J! And congrats on your life change! :) I want to try out selling art in person one day ~ mostly because the idea of it makes me so uncomfortable. In terms of licensing, I don’t know toooooo much, since I’ve only worked with one company. But, I know what you mean there are so many avenues and I also want to learn more. So, when I know enough I will certainly share the info with you. 🤓

[@shellybrackett1585]

@@studioxjess Hi! My name is Shelly and I have a go daddy art site. I havent sold a single piece yet. What do I need to do to get a start

[@annieruygt1194]

This was great! I love your thoughts and insight on passive income. I'm just starting my path in children's books and it is tough making money at the same time. I think working in some passive streams will be very helpful! Thanks, Jess!

[@EllisWoolleyIllustration]

You always share so much information & explain things so well :) thankyou! I hope you're well lovely, I have major plant envy too! x x

[@randyebastian8186]

Jess, thank you for an extremely informative teaching on a subject of great importance to every artist, large or small, who would like to take their love of art to the next level.

[@studioxjess]

Randye Bastian thank you so much for the compliment! 🤓 If people can find some value in my experience... that means so much to me.

[@JeanettsFarm]

One of the best videos i have watched on making money with art. Thank you

[@jesswoodhere]

Very helpful! Art is a hobby for me, but I enjoy learning how others make a living with art.

[@miggseye]

Thank you for this thoughtful and well presented video. I love seeing how other artists structure their business. It gives me many ideas to consider. Cheers!

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

Thank you so much for sharing, Jess!! I'm a fellow artist and diversified as well...ya gotta be, right? Right! :) Hope your picture books are coming along!! Wishing you much success. God bless! :) xo

[@CarlosGarcia-fj2jh]

This video has helped me alot I can never thank you enough it answered all my questions I'm an artist myself struggling but with your help today I know what I got to do I thank you so much you've been a blessing may God continue to bless you

[@shr1reddy]

Every word of yours, hits my hears directly. What I mean by it is that everything you say is practical wisdom which I can easily relate to and connect with. Coming to how I make money as an Artist, I have day job as UX Designer which will be the major contribution to my income, i make rest of the money through freelance illustration and Photography in which either of them are not regular income streams as I was bit lazy and not so determined.

[@studioxjess]

Shravan Reddy thank you so much for that compliment! Practicality is so crucial for independent creatives, I think 🤓

[@shr1reddy]

@@studioxjess Yeah Jess....You know what, I don't let my day go away without watching atleast one of your youtube video for inspiration ...Sometimes I miss watching but that's rare...❤️❤️❤️

[@tremendoussdynamite]

Love the video, full of great ideas that as a freelancer myself agree with and some that I didn’t think of. You’re extremely lucky to have found that first fine art job. I have 1 steady freelance client that is half my income, and the other half I’m still trying to figure out😂 part time remote graphic designer? Selling art prints and products? Fiverr? Upwork? KZbin videos, skillshare classes, licensing which I know nothing about or where to start, get an agent? Just soooo many ideas that I know the only way to know if they work for me is to just do them and see. You inspire me to start creating KZbin videos, but then I have to invest in a camera and I don’t think I’m very good in videos 🤭in any case still trying to figure out which other streams would be right for me and deciding where to start

[@studioxjess]

Ana Victoria Morales hi! I know what you mean... I went through the same scenarios for the past three years and have done A LOT of things before this mix started to work for me, only recently in the past few months. I did creative direction on the side, all sorts of projects with people, had and agent and had to end that relationship, and lalalala. So it’s been a lot of knowing when something is working and knowing when to STOP. And I’ve definitely stopped at least as much and I’ve started 🤓

[@faithee2885]

Thank you! That was really helpful!

[@TheUnclesamurai]

Such a cool presentation. I am a musician and you have inspired me in a brand new way. Thank you Musashi

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Very informative video and congrats things are going well for you Jess and I do believe quality not quantity you are soooo real and you give such good tips and info thank you x

[@studioxjess]

Deborah Meyers hahaha it is true! I can only be my real, quirky self. 🤓 thank you so much for your wonderful comments and good energy. It really does come through! ✨

[@deborahmeyers7839]

@@studioxjess you're welcome gorgeous xx

[@neils_art_gallery9028]

Thank you. This has been very informative. The only part left for me to figure out is how to get my art to large number of interested people. I rely on Instagram for exposure. But it has become too much crowded and promotes quantity rather than quality these days (dont know if any other artist feels the same).

[@jennifernewmanart]

Really helpful and informative , thankyou

[@SuperOrangefairy]

Hi, when you talk about wall art collections and starting off by making ten pieces, do you mean original pieces or pieces that will then be sold as prints? Thanks!

[@johnmendez3771]

Helpful! Thanks for sharing! Much appreciated! 👍🏽

[@chantall.5019]

Thank you for the info, it's very helpful

[@MsOnyx123]

Very articulate and savvy presentation thank you x

[@tobiaswaaentz9929]

Great video. Thanks for sharing those insights. 🤗

[@justinholdrenstudios]

Great informative video! Love your work

[@studioxjess]

Justin Holdren Fine Art thank you so much Justin!

[@changingviewspc]

Super positive vibe. Art is freedom. Love it. 👍✌️

[@dningsih1046]

Really helpful, thank you

[@weirdoll_dawn]

Really impressive and informavitive video thank you :)

[@moadeeb2002]

Perfect vid for me right now because I’m in the beginning stages of this artistic business model and it helped tremendously. Thanks so much for sharing and for the way you broke down the information. I do have a question: how did you find the partners/company for the wall art?

[@katrinabrie3514]

I like your whimsical penquin astronauts print.

[@GoldenAstroCat]

Thanks for your video. Can you explain how you got your work licenced for Wall Art. Who do you contact and how? Thanks!

[@somebodyelsa]

lovely and helpful as always. I have a question for you: As you know I love your illustrations for children (and I'd definitely buy that Mr. T book). Are you only interested in writing/illustrating or would you illustrate books from other authors?

[@studioxjess]

somebodyelsa hello! I have been wondering that myself and the real answer is, I don’t know. Initially when I started I thought I’d be a straight-up picture book illustrator and do it all. Now... I’d like to focus on my own stuff but I also LOVE the magic of a good balanced collaboration. ✨ And I’m also missing that a bit... right now.

[@maquabear5242]

I found this to be very informative. Thank you.

[@kolleendetzler8347]

Thank you

[@rooky011]

Thanks very much very helpful

[@alexiestree]

Thank you for the video, Jess! Realy informative and gives food to mind about what to do. Plus, You are realy beautiful!) And I like your speaking skill and gestures.

[@ms.marvelous7019]

Helpful info, tfs. Love the panda playground!! 🖤 🐼

[@justthoughts8872]

Your work is beautiful

[@andreawalden5941]

Captions 11:10 - "play around with like a bunch of products that our JESUS sent me" :D (when you mention Arteza)

[@talaverajr391]

Hi Jess, I suck at art BUT I am currently trying to get into Realistic Realism art.

[@thelawnmowermancompany7694]

Happy for your great success on you tube. I am trying to do spray painting maybe 1 day I will have a successful channel you take care and God Bless

[@lipki]

Thank you for the advice. And I know it's irrelevant but your eyes are beautiful!

[@caperi2009]

Hi Jess! Thank you for sharing this with us :) I’ve been follow you for a while and I am super interested to know how was your process going to kids illustrator to final art pieces meaning how did you know what art will work and finding the right connections to sell it?

[@studioxjess]

Carolina Pena hi Carolina! So, my whole career path was : work in creative side of branding and marketing for 8 years, then quit 3 years ago to become an artist/illustrator. I thought I was going to be a children’s illustrator initially and that’s what I built my portfolio for (picture books) and I still intended to do that! Slowly slowly... But my friend was in product development and we decided to develop the fine arts collection. And that’s what has just taken off so far... everything takes off in its own time I think with the right mix of talent + effort. Having connections also is a good way to get your foot in the door. In terms of how I know what to create... it’s instinct, the fact that I know the market pretty well and I consider that when I create, and also taste... and when I am in the zone I become a mad art woman who eats, sleeps and breathes the collection 🤓

[@jadenmartin6856]

Thank you!

[@librarian1701-D]

what is art licensing?

[@CatPawns]

make art for a company and win a percentage of that sale.

[@gultariq4728]

that big client is the 9-5 job 01:35

[@weirdoll_dawn]

When u mentioned long term investment work I troucth about skilshare classes good luck with you picth

[@sophiamoreno3578]

Thanks!

[@DanaHaynes]

Id like to hear more about art licensing

[@smooth111012]

Hey, great video

[@user-se5pm8fk5n]

Thanks. Jess. Now I'm sure that I'm on right way in the right mood. Great job. Like and subscribing for useful information. Make more useful content.

[@cotedelpiano]

thank you for this video! it's interesting to know how other artists make money. I'm just starting so I'm trying to produce and experiment a lot and gain followers. I really wish you the best with your picture book, I also love them.

[@studioxjess]

cote delpiano thank you so much 🤓 Starting is an exciting time (and occasionally overwhelming). I wish you the best of luck on the journey!

[@sallywokeh9655]

Hi Jess, i really enjoyed your video. My question is how can I help my 15years old who is so talented in drawing start selling his works. Do you offer a mentorship program? Can i have your email address please? Thanks for your inspiration.

[@creativemindloveworks]

sorry I didn't understood what is again the main way you make income please? my english is probably not good enough

[@demonx6431]

how do u become popular like Instagram artists

[@gavinreid5387]

Upload regularly. Hashtag several subjects.

[@lindenjenesse5078]

In Jan. 2020! Very informative, thank you!!

[@noizutazuka5060]

she blinks so much

[@LucasTbooker]

You are so pretty

[@imani828]

i wish you listed them out in youre description..so bored

[@peachiee1]

Ur scaring me

[@missflower6142]

Itachi Uchiha how?

[@peachiee1]

@@missflower6142 She looks and acts like a sociopath ngl

[@iwillpeeyourpants3057]

@@peachiee1 ?

[@SonnyBurnett2012]

whatta babe

[@ang.giselle2024]

I know someone that gets at least $300 to 400 a month on KZbin, and she only has 4000 subs. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@studioxjess]

Giselle collazo KZbin pays by views, so maybe she has a bunch of those ;)

[@sheilaklein3822]

I loved the way that you present the information, but as an autistic adult I feel that I should tell you that the bell is actually physically painful for some people. I made it through this video, but I am not sure if I can watch any others because of that one thing.

[@cartoonasaurus]

What, exactly, is an "ARIST?" Seriously, though, good job. Now fix that typo!

[@studioxjess]

Dave Stephens haha oops! Thanks for letting me know :D

[@gavinreid5387]

How do you do your accounts and work out your tax payments?

[@youngmachineboy212]

1.25 speed she speak so slow

[@RiceIsOk]

you speak so slowly

[@Corrie-gk4go]

Ugh arteza are trash

[@emilyrousou9997]

Look I want to you to do is hmmm ohhh this I want you do is with a pencil only and I dont know what I am saying??!🤓🤓

[@annonomysperson9664]

Please get to the point quicker !

[@kateb6866]

The way you open your eyes every few seconds makes you look scary and difficult to watch ...

[@katelennon6869]

The wall hanging behind you is a bit Blasphemous towards Jesus. Just thought I’d say . Great artist!!