How I Quit My Job To Become A Full Time Artist

[@pastelclouds7939]

I made a sandwich for an old man yesterday. He told me about his music career and asked if I’m an artist. I told him I draw and he gave me lengthy advice to never give up. He said even when it’s really difficult keep going. My grandma told me the same thing the day before. How can I not take their advice? I hope everyone takes their advice as well and shares their art with people. Even if your parents or your partner tells you not to. Make time for art.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Always make time. I love that

[@elenakk9125]

daydream&doodle if your partner tells u not to share ur art DROP THEM LIKE A HOT POTATO

[@maxiepattie85]

Been an artist my whole life but that is not how I make my money. And my money helps me become a better artist. The other never give up story

[@Yukon_83]

My mom thought so it wasn't great she use to criticize me for doing art what I love

[@Yukon_83]

@@xboxswitch9457 why would you say that

[@kayodecantdraw]

Art is arguably the largest industry in the world.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

absolutely. So many different branches

[@MelaninRose]

Big facts

[@paintwithvimal]

@@nuclearholocaustin can you please tell me different branches to make money online under painting

[@crystellik]

Debatable

[@northernmuralco]

@@crystellik near on everything is art from a bricklayer to an architect to a decorator, sign writer, graphic designer, butcher, Baker, dancer, it's all art isnt it

[@tristawhitedove6027]

i dont even care about being my own boss. i just want to make a living with my art.

[@jomariroxas3474]

same same same

[@Shouzeegestof]

Me too but I feel that if you were to make art for someone else it might become like any other job -i.e. tedious and not really fulfilling. I'm starting to think that being your own boss is really key

[@hi-bd5uw]

Shouzeegestof exactly

[@HipposHateWater]

@@Shouzeegestof Exactly. If you plan to make a living out of anything, you're always going to need a boss--yourself, or someone else.

[@Secretlifeofcolours]

Sameeee🙌

[@nilijahjackson2344]

This was inspiring! Needed to see this!! Currently fighting the urge to quit my 9-5. Seeing signs all around me. But I keep saying, “I have bills to pay”

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I cant say bills aren't important because they are forsure the only thing that still make me question this path, but when you aren't at work just create create create. Thats how I got to where I am today

[@modelNO10023]

Yah, do both. This is important. Find whatever it takes inside of you. Then when you feel comfortable, drop the job. It’ll be the best move you ever make. BE your own job. This is the only way to be free,

[@modelNO10023]

Well, it’s an easier way to be free, You could just take all your clothes off and run into the woods.

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Same here, but the ONLY problem is my so-called 9-5, DOES NOT PAY enough for me to live! :( Mainly the reason why I would be doing any art on the side is to try to get some side income going in the new year, otherwise, I will likely die in the current job if something does not change, soon. Oh, I kid you not, pretty serious about the dying bit, stay too long in a job that literally keeps you poor, sick with no upward mobility, the employer does not care if you die, no healthcare, no ability for more hours and you will be in a bad way. I would totally encourage anyone to try following their passion in life or whatever you are really good in, as you have only one life to live, you will age and have tons of regrets if you try to follow what society tells you and live your life to please others. Creatives do not "fit well" into a stereotype career/job, we're best left to our own devices just to do our own thing, whatever that may be. May 2020 bring you happiness, to your success!

[@asunsol]

@@nuclearholocaustin Best advice ever!!! Thanks a lot for the video

[@itsri6194]

If you’re going to work hard, do it for yourself..

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Ezria Robinson agreed and well said! Most jobs are not careers for people these days, they’re ONLY a paycheck. There’s no loyalty towards employees at most companies so you give them what they ask, don’t give too much of yourself but just enough to be of value to keep a job. You give 110% to your dreams and your passion in life!

[@CrickBritt]

100% agree. Started a cleaning business with that mindset

[@tulipmei5359]

❤

[@Defender_messenger]

I lost my job a few years ago and it was a godsend, I currently work as a dog walker while trying to start my own brand and I’ve never been happier. can’t wait to get to the point where I can have my own store and work completely for myself. Good luck on your art business adventure!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks so much and best of luck to you as well. Plug your brand in the comments so people can check it out!

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Best of luck to you, may 2020 bring you everything that you need the year to be! I'm thinking of quitting my job and just doing a gig at the moment because I've met people this year that make 4-5 times over my pathetic income just from a gig. I work a legit job, at a legit location, but for a terrible company! I'm dying working for breadcrumb wages, doing something I've come to deeply resent.

[@Defender_messenger]

Alexgrime_x Is my insta if y’all wanna check me out.

[@Defender_messenger]

Zofia Janeczek thank you!!! Do what feels right but definitely always have a backup plan. Good luck in 2020 and beyond.

[@vimalpriyab6870]

Wish you good luck, peace and happiness in what you pursue

[@Casey_Jones_]

I am a writer. I just quit my pizzaria job where I was a kitchen supervisor, in order to work on a novel. The anxiety this brings with it is extremely heavy on me. Today it is especially hard, I am sitting in a coffee shop tripping about being unemployed and having hypothetical internal conversations with people justifying how I am actually not a bum. This video is EXACTLY what I needed to see today. Thank you for your content.

[@princeofpockii1844]

I just quit my full time job, I’m super depressed and want to do art full time to have a fulfilling life and be my own boss, I have savings to try to work on it full time and I might get another part time job if my art career is slow lol. Just so lost on how to start

[@princeofpockii1844]

I’m also from New Jersey, from May’s Landing and now in Florida lol. I followed you on Instagram hopefully I’ll grow my career and yours will keep growing larger. Super inspiring

[@nuclearholocaustin]

@@princeofpockii1844 Hey thanks for watching! Im actually going to be starting up a series where I talk about certain tips that make freelance work possible. For now I'd say that the best place to start is waking up everyday at the same time and doing your best to maintain the same schedule you would when you were working. If you put the same 8 hours into art that you were putting into a job, your skills will improve sooooo fast. During that 8 hours you might not fully want to work on art, so use that time when you aren't inspired to work on the business side of things (growing social media, reaching new clients, etc.) and you'll get to see growth everyday. As for the depression, as you said already, YOU HAVE YOUR WHOLE LIFE! You're young and you've already managed to save enough to pursue a dream and thats worth celebrating everyday! As long as you're willing to focus on the goal ahead, and don't let anything interfere, you'll be just fine.

[@gmar2662]

Prince of Pockii so how’s it going??

[@wenonahollis9503]

Me too it's making me crazy

[@modelNO10023]

Prince of Pockii Believe in yourself. Keep going. You won’t regret it.

[@kenziewoleab4261]

Seeing this video was a serious wake up call for me. Really weird that I just saw it, because I was just talking earlier to my boyfriends mom about not wanting to work for a big company that doesn't truly care about their customers or employees, and I feel like so much of my time and life is wasted working for 10 hours a day at a job that I cry going to every morning. I am an artist too, and I know that my purpose is to create and help people see the world from a colorful and beautiful perspective, I feel so proud of you for accomplishing what I dream of, even though this is the first video of yours I've watched. I need to use social media, but I'm so scared of getting sucked into the bullshit of it all, the memes and brainwash, I don't like any of that, I don't know where to start, but you've helped in ways that you don't know by being the artist my family said would never make it. Thank you so much

[@chronicfish]

*The universe is LITERALLY "cha-ching-ing" you on, to continue doing what you do! Btw, normal is boring.. don't ever become normal please.*

[@xwmax9886]

PERIAAAAAAAAAADT

[@vimalpriyab6870]

Vow nice one!!

[@kikyanwar1903]

My exact thought regarding with my current life

[@robertwebber8672]

U no wot? I am 65 and starting to get a pension, so I have time now to paint. Hence seeing youtube a lot for info about painting your vid pops up. I have enjoyed all my non - art jobs, I do not feel I have wasted my years ,but do I wish someone had given me serious life advice during my school/university study period ? Hell yes! I am now doing what I should have done 50 years ago. But my parents and my school were all the time pressing education and guided me into the safe non art world! And I did not have the balls to fight them. the world was also very different then with so few options to sell etc. Every arty person considering the non art careers v art should see this video. Congrats!

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

That's the thing, we now have so many options to sell and make a business for ourselves. Hope everything goes well for you!

[@zofiajaneczek184]

Congratulations on finally doing what you love, to your success! I too was duped into believing that getting a "real" and "proper" job would be my way to afford to live in this world. Sadly, the tables have not been in my favor my entire life, me pleasing others and following a non-creative path has led me to years of suffering, pain, and now a job where I make near improvement level income. The ONLY time when I have ever made enough money to not be poor has been when I was in the very few jobs over the years that allowed me to use my creativity, my God-given talents. By listening to others, letting other people use their intuition to so-called help and guide me in life, I have managed to cut off one arm and one foot in the process. It's hard to stand on one leg and use one arm in this life! I'm tired of living for others and I'm tired of being crippled due to society putting constraints on me and others trying to place me into a box, where I will never fit! If you're a creative person, this is in your core, your blood, your bones, your DNA, it is who and what you are and you can not change this no matter what path others tell you that you must take! NO! TAKE THE PATH THAT YOU WANT...MAKE YOUR OWN WAY!

[@robertwebber8672]

@@ASMRyouVEGANyet And for u 2!

[@robertwebber8672]

@@zofiajaneczek184Thanks for your response. After working in banking in the city of London, I became a gardener and then a garden designer. Neither of my less sensible jobs paid very well, but I was happier in them. I very much hope that things improve for you. Best Wishes Robert

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I really appreciate you sharing your story. I think its an amazing message for people to see that it's never too late to start spending more time on art and pursuing their desires

[@DemonicIntegrity]

Dude I’m a high school and junior and every day I look at my dreams of being a self-employed artist as just a dream yknow? Something that wasn’t possible. But hearing your journey is very reassuring that it is a very real thing that can be done and thank you for that 💜💜

[@nuclearholocaustin]

it takes a ton of hard work and sacrifice. I definitely dont live a super luxurious life but im happy and at the moment thats what i want

[@avionnation3838]

Integrity Productions I’m in the same situation but this video gave me hope

[@HERESROE]

Congrats to you bro. A lot of people don't know how hard it is to walk out on faith from a stable job that pays well. Really takes foresight and confidence in yourself. Good to see you took the big leap for independence.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thank you! I dont know if ill do this forever but I'm enjoying it while it lasts

[@HERESROE]

No problem. At least you know you could do things on your own. ✊🏾

[@impactwrestlingamein]

This has honestly inspired me so much! I’m currently working full time as a janitor and I hate it! I constantly wake up depressed and wanting to quit my job so bad. I decided to spend the whole of this year starting up my own Art and Skateboarding clothing brand which has launched, but business has gone slow so far and its really hard to make new products without money from sales. I have decided that next year I am going to fully work on improving my art skills and knowledge and work towards making art and designing clothes for a living and quit my job! I can’t wait! :D

[@nuclearholocaustin]

heck yeah super awesome seeing other skateboarders finding my stuff!

[@teenut197]

Thank you for sharing your experience transitioning to full time artist! I’m in a similar position because I’ve been working in food service/management for about 3 1/2 years now. I’ve stopped making art for the past year or so and it feels awful. I’m currently giving myself some time to heal and get healthy on all levels so I can really start making art again. I hope to be as organized and grounded as you along the way! :)

[@candyman02]

I really admire how u just kept believing in urself and knowing ur self worth and staying true to ur objective. This inspires me thank u austin

[@riccardosmith7902]

I've been made redundant this year from my car-cleaning job in Italy now i'm custom painting skateboards with an airbrush full-time , sales are slow, but i'm getting plenty of views of my artwork on ebay , instagram and the italian airbrush community on facebook which is a boost for me to keep going . hope the sales pick up soon lol

[@chulo2135]

Riccardo Smith KEEP GOINGGGGGG

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Plug your social medias. Ive been skating for over 10 years and I'd love to see your stuff!

[@riccardosmith7902]

@@nuclearholocaustin i have a Facebook page called SHOKU Arte & Tavole were i post pictures of my work and skateboard decks for sale whenever I can. Thank you

[@riccardosmith7902]

@@chulo2135 thank you. I'm giving everything i got in to my dream and passion

[@Luna-ft8yh]

Good luck

[@bpesqueda]

I've been a full time artist for the past four months and don't regret it at all. The biggest adjustment was creating a unique art schedule for painting and drawing. I also had no market but wanted to see what it felt like to go "all in" with a passion I had been working on as a side-hobby for more than a decade. I do sometimes feel a tinge of "I might be crazy" feelings but art is such a powerful drug that you can easily be in front of a canvas for more than 16+ hours a day working on what you love. Thanks for sharing your insights and go wherever your passion leads you. I can't say I regret it!

[@gracietarr9081]

Thanks so much for this!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks for your kind words! Stay creating and things will work out

[@xprinceorcax]

This was so inspirational! I love seeing other artists talk about their journies to full time artists.

[@TurboBeads]

What a great story! Alot of us would love to be an artist full time! Put in the hard work and things may pay off!

[@BobettaRossetta]

This video is literally a sign from the universe for me to start. For many reasons. Too many synchronicities in this video for me to ignore. Thank you and congratulations on your success!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thank ya. I'm far from my goal but I'm hanging in there and working towards something bigger each day

[@haroartistry]

Your situation is litterally what I'm going through now, I work in a kitchen as well was promised different things and never followed through. Today I decided to make an Etsy shop and I think I'm going to go through with putting more effort towards my art. This was very inspiring thank you man!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks for watching and best of luck with your shop

[@Itz-l9i]

Idk why but I’m so proud of you . I hope you learn to accept your Entrepreneurism asap and realize new ways to help your business and brand grow. I’m inspired .

[@nuclearholocaustin]

appreciate the kind words! thank you

[@Elena-Studio]

This is where how the use of language is bad: "self-employment is dangerous". You're feeding that energy onto yourself and your business as well as others who watch your video or are influenced by you. This was made in 2019, but we should have an idea that we don't need to wait for money from someone else to receive financial abundance in our life. I'm planning to change this mindset for myself in 2020

[@nuclearholocaustin]

very well said

[@AshtasticAcrobat]

Absolutely Elena! Employment at the mercy of a corporation is even more dangerous. Think about all the folks that lost jobs and were laid off during Covid because it wasn’t sustainable. I feel if anything self employment and figuring out how you can make sustainable income that is recession proof is the true definition of sovereignty

[@lauraneill903]

Hey Austin. I just wanted to say, this was exactly what I needed to hear at this exact moment in my life. Being a full time artist is terrifying, and I’ve been having my doubts and contemplating giving up on my dream. But some of what you said in this video really resonated with me. I know this vid is 4 years old, but it’s made an impact on me today, so I just want to thank you for sharing and being so transparent about your journey. Much love and luck to you

[@PixelPlasm]

Omg I was searching for so LONG for this video! I searched "Storytime Etsy Packaging My Art Career" and every other variation I could think of n here you are. Very inspiring 🔥

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I'm Happy you found what you're looking for. Thanks for checking out my vids!

[@chrystalj3532]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this. I’m happy you are doing so well.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I'm glad you found meaning in this video. good luck with whatever you pursue

[@michaelmounts741]

Your story is inspiring, thank you for taking the time to share it. How have things been going in the time since this video was made?

[@miss.b618]

I’m happy I found this. I just quit my job for the same reasons.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Good luck! I hope everything works out for you

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

I'm looking for a job just after I graduated from my MA. I'm not very motivated to send CVs at all but I recently found the motivation to keep on drawing and making videos. Thank you for sharing your story, I feel even more motivated to keep on going.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Glad I could add some motivation to your day!

[@cactuskat3335]

This makes me so hopeful right now. I have my first order ever that I need to ship and I landed on your page. Thank you for making this video!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

heck yeah thanks for watching!

[@tarawillis1113]

I’m glad I found this. Lately I’ve been feeling like regular jobs are just not for me, so I started selling paintings again. It’s pretty slow right now but hopefully I can save up enough to be a full time artist.

[@LilLadyAy]

I hope you're selling well and enjoying what you're doing

[@allsmiles7218]

Great video! Congratulations on taking that leap of faith, I did the same thing I left my job for Makeup Artistry and I love it!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Congratulations! glad you're doing something you love

[@beeep9157]

I found this video at the right time. My 9-5 job jas been really dragging me down and I have not been motivated to work on art for about a month. I have been wanting to focus hard and become a fulltime artist in a couple of years, and this video has helped me re focus on my goals. thank you for the great video!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Chantell Lary glad you liked it. Use any spare time you have to create. Even if you’re still working a different job, art will always be there to be that therapeutic escape

[@STICKYArt]

Thanks for sharing! I’m two months in full full time but it’s finally taking off!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Happy it's working out for you!

[@funnypicturescomics]

From one artist to another...I COMPLETEY kn

[@treyguwop6912]

Bro thank God u made this video it was my final push to go get that vision n dream I have as a street artist! It was ment for u to share this n me to come across it really made me think about everything I got going on n I'm going up the rite path! God bless you n thnx alot for sharing n I am too kinda antisocial but when it comes to seen other artist come up from nothing I just need to say something meaningful to them about thr success so far because I could relate so much! Thnk you again!💯💪✍🙏

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thanks for watching my dude. I'm glad you were able to get something out of it!

[@dionnakemp4291]

Watching this is so motivating. Thanks for sharing! :D

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thank you for watching!

[@thezenlens1526]

This was a really genuine talk. Thanks so much for the inspiration and good luck on your professional art journey!

[@Tetsuox9]

Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your success! I'm sorta in the same position with wanting to do art full time. I'm currently at a job that am not happy with. For as long as I remember art is all I wanted to do. This year I have really been ramping it up and trying to put in more time so I can do something similar to what your doing. I'd like to do commissions or sell my art one day when I am comfortable enough with it. And all I want to do is make a living. Just pay my bills, no need to be rich or the best. I don't want to go to a job I hate and be miserable always. Btw also from jersey...Old Bridge NJ Where are you from in jersey?

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Im from the salem county area but I stay in Ocean City pretty often as well. Honestly thats the best mentality to have. I'm not rich at all but Im pretty happy that I've had the oppurtunity to do this fulltime

[@mariah3140]

Dude, this is so fucking inspiring!!! It is SO CRAZY that I stumbled across your video... all day today (before I watched your video) I had been thinking of ways I can use my art and create art for others to make a living in 2020... I too have a job and am going to school full time and I am so motivated to put myself out there to create art for others while also being able to live off of it, that is my dream!!! I truly cannot picture myself working a 9-5 for the rest of my life.... and your video just inspired me so much more! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video. It helped me so much. I really feel like the universe had me stumble across your video for a reason. Your story is AWESOME and I love the story about you feeling that the universe was telling you to keep going with your art... so freaking inspiring. Good luck, and I am headed to check out your products as we speak!!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thanks so much for watching and checking out my art. I appreciate it and best of luck with your pursuits in school and art!

[@angelajonescreative]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️ I’m going through a similar period now where I am trying to make a living as a creative and this was so inspiring.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

best wishes on your journey. It's tough but very rewarding

[@davpea1]

I just subscribed. I stumbled across your videos and found what you said very inspiring. I’m an artist and have been toying with the idea of going full time into a business. Thank you for sharing your content I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos.

[@cocomelodramatic4252]

I really needed to see this video! 🙌🏽 definitely inspired

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks for watching!

[@AweSam1223]

Thank you so much for this. I really needed to hear it! I've been wanting to start my own art biz for soo long but I work so much and am afraid to take time off to work on my art. I really appreciate what you did and creating this video😊

[@nuclearholocaustin]

good luck!

[@intutivetarot7596]

I love how straight forward, chilling with an artist style ya got going on. I subbed for the chill guy who likes art as much as me!

[@DonnDadda87]

Hey man, thanks for the words! I keep myself in this dilemma as well & watching you & truly listening is inspiring!... I believe that we are all born with a special gift & it's up to us to work it & scale it to something huge!!!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I totally agree! I wish you the best of luck with whatever you're pursuing

[@cheynicole3897]

the universe is guiding you into art! trust the universe!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Im planning on it!

[@matthewgoetzka8855]

The Universe is definitely conspiring to have you continue making art. Wow I'm glad you listened. It's really great to just listen to someone talk about their goals and to hear you say where you're going with such confidence. I believe you will have a Spvcecase superstore next to Target and Walmart haha, if it's really what you want. Thanks for sharing this man.

[@artstalker7706]

I am literally here packing my Etsy orders with the same thing constantly going through my head over weather I should make art my full time job when I see this video in my feed. I keep thinking I could be making a huge mistake if I quit my regular job, but I might regret my life if I don’t pursue art full time . After watching this, tbh, I still don’t know. But I’m glad I’m not alone.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Track out your spending and see if your art income can cover all of it

[@keho723]

Wonderfully laid out & inspirational. Important to note like you said if you want it enough & work hard & WILLING to make sacrifices you can do it!!!! The plight of the heroes journey is that you keep going! Follow your heart until the end 😉 even if you feel like crying- cry standing up! Make a plan (that ensures your 4 walls) or plan to fail. Me and my boyfriend had a similar experience to yours : worked at a restaurant 9-5 style, putting in 40+ hours a week, going to school full time, and getting paid bi weekly. 2 years into the job, I was feeling more and more under appreciated bc while working at the restaurant I was a really good worker, I was being asked to do more things (open bakeries, stay longer .. even when they knew I had class) and it was making me so uninspired in school. I had a friend tell me about Door dash and how she would work that when she didn’t have shifts. After a while I finally took her up on it - and things just so happened to getting worse at work so I worked the whole weekend in the city I lived in... and made my entire pay check that took me 1 weeks worth of restaurant pay.. and still only getting paid every 2 weeks. Over about 2 months of working door dash on the side i was making my entire paycheck in just 3 days w door dash.. so finally me and my boyfriend put our two weeks in at the restaurant and had a plan to use our cars to full time door dash! Our first year in and we together did about 10,000 deliveries And made sooo much more from when we working in the restaurant. Yes we had a few downs and very hi ups but a major component to being your own boss is being just that. Make a sacrifice or two - and reap the benefit later. Anywho I just wanted to add my two cents bc this guys story is exactly like mine and I just wanted to add testimony for anyone out there feeling ambivalent! Follow your heart! P.S. And if anyone would like to sign up for door dash though my referal and get $200 please feel free to message me :) Xx

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Cheers! glad everything is working out for you

[@CamTheColossus]

This is such an awesome journey you've shared. As a freelance graphic artist, it's very inspiring to hear success stories like this. I've just more recently started making a lot more art for myself and sharing on my IG and am planning on starting my own online store with original paintings, prints and stickers to start. Seeing this has definitely inspired me to keep pushing myself and some day join the ranks and become a full time, self employed artist. Thanks space! Subbed & followed on IG.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

heck yeah thank you! I wish you the best of luck with your pursuits

[@katelove3977]

Hey this is me. I also live in NJ! Wow this video is just me. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@DeirdreJ_AutomationArchitect]

Don’t quit, and more importantly, don’t EVER listen to the critics. 😀

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Even if I stop doing this fulltime at some point, I'll never stop creating!

[@laurameeks8653]

Use criticism creatively, to get better at what you do. Don’t take it personally, use it to grow 💡

[@robthelimegrenade1098]

You have a new subscriber in me, artist over here with his own Art Channel ALSO trying to figure out his artistic journey. The vision is becoming clearer the more I stay at it. I was actually demoted from a good paying job at the corporation I work at for "budget" reason. In my struggling (still struggling but digging myself out slowly) to make the ends meet for me and my family I finally decided to take this "Serious hobby" of drawing and painting and see if I could make some income with it. I'm learning so much about what I'm capable of and that I CAN do this. I can't wait for the moment you speak of of getting the "dings" of success so to speak. Making sales, getting commissions, and making enough not just to live week to week but to actually SAVE and GROW my income. One day I will quit the job that really didn't appreciate me =). Thank you for this video, I will be watching it again soon.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I wish you the best of look both with your art but also with your current job. I hope things get better and you're able to comfortably take care of your family.

[@LilLadyAy]

I think I need to go back to art, which I loved and was pursuing before chronic illness and demanding shiftwork with passive aggressive coworkers came along, I have so many works unfinished and collecting dust.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

You should definitely start working on them in your spare time!

[@LilLadyAy]

Started again today, began prepping what will be a jewelry box

[@diamondlincoln5215]

I'm actually an Art Major and I go to Rowan University and have a part time job. I been trying to get my name out there to start selling my art so when I get my degree I'll have a good rep already. I been so unmotivated lately and this helped me get motivated again!! Especially hearing that you're from Jersey like me.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I skateboard at Rowan all the time! Best of luck finishing school. It's definitely hard to stay motivated with everything going on but every piece I've made lately has been so much more rewarding to look at.

[@lockheart619]

I never even thought of putting my art out on Etsy, might just do that!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

def worth a try!

[@KatelynMcCaigue]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This honestly has been what I have been struggling with over the past year. Right now I am at that turning point that if I work hard and push my brand and product more, I could probably make a living at art. But its so scary to jump away from a good paying job even though I hate working at it. It feels wrong to not have a "normal" day job after being in the working field for so long. I want to make the plunge this year and push hard on my personal art and products. This talk really helped me see that it is possible. Thank you!

[@vincentisvintage6522]

Oh man, I recently left my part time job that was stressing me out to focus on my art and I have been making money but it's starting to slow down and that brought my depression back and for days now I've been thinking "Oh god I'm an idiot what am I do I should just get a job again" I mean who knows, maybe for me in particular I should but hearing this made me at least hopeful that if I work at it harder I'll be able to make a brand name for myself. I know it takes time and it wont be easy but man after a while you get scared

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I still question myself all the time. There's nothing wrong with going to a stable job to keep your mind sane. Idk if I'll do art forever but right now I'm just enjoying it while I can

[@hannahpatten7226]

As a brand new art graduate, hearing this was amazing. I’m starting freelancing but I’ve always wondered about starting my own brand and creating my own merchandise. This was really inspirational! Thank you!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks for watching! I'm making new art vids pretty often so I'd love it if you stuck around for more!

[@PourYourArtOut]

THE DREAM!!!

[@valw7422]

This was so inspiring and honest. I'm so happy you took the plunge and used your gifts to benefit you!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thank you for watching!

[@El-jf8fz]

That thing that happened with the Uber driver, that sounds like something God does sometimes. Just that really random, kinda weird coincidence that helps you make a decision. Great video. Pins.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks for watching. I definitely think it was the universe sending me a message

[@kristenncruz]

Do you create song covers? Would you? What would your prices be ?

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Shoot me an email or contact me on my socials for commissions

[@ikonora]

The subliminal message creeped me out, please don't do that again LOLLLLLL. jk *reads a lot about conspiracy theories*

[@nuclearholocaustin]

There's quite a few funny ones in a lot of my videos. I always like when people find them

[@shayannesmith3953]

Where was it?

[@shayannesmith3953]

Ei Renata, em qual minuto aparece a mensagem subliminal?

[@rosar.4293]

This video resonates with me. Right now I’m a cook but my heart is devoted to art. Sometimes it seems I’ll never get anywhere in art but I just have to keep pushing myself. My goal for this year is to just create as much as possible.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thats a great goal to have and theres nothing wrong with working at a different job to fund all of your art projects

[@guarddog318]

The universe always provides... if you let it.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I believe so

[@CoryMakaraMory]

So glad to see this. I've been working in a kitchen for seven years. Despite slacking off in recent years, art has always been my passion. Recently I've felt lost and struggled with direction. I've also went through some changes trying to spend more time on creating. I don't go to school I'm just working full time and this was very inspiring in that you've worked hard and eventually made it to a financially stable place despite going to school and working. I'm definitely going to buckle down and take my creation more seriously in hopes of similar success. Thank you

[@BarbaraAnne55]

I never got a job after university. Min wage is not a job. Are you using Etsy Plus and the advertising too?

[@nuclearholocaustin]

No I just use the regular platform. I market myself on socials and dont pay for ads at the moment

[@BarbaraAnne55]

Austin Robinson I market on socials as well however I am following people without really noting them since they follow or friend me. Gets a little weird

[@sergioillus]

You're so brave. Will check on your other videos!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Please do! Im appreciative to everyone that watches this video but Id much rather have people checking out my actual creations haha

[@seppoday]

I don't know why but i get good vibes from this video. Like a normal talk about your past. Most of those videos are like...stiff and fake.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I have zero interest in playing a "personality" on youtube. I'm just being my self and if something comes from that, awesome.

[@jenna4678]

This story spoke to me. Thank you. Thank you so much for sharing this. Instant subscribe and I’m about to go dive into your Etsy shop!!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thanks so much!

[@ZCoreStudio]

sooo... quit your job if your art job doing really well & can cover up your full time paid job also some savings... and cut your expenses and grow up a farm if you can (learn it if you don't know how)

[@elizabethbirdallgreer2773]

You are a life saver! . I love art but leave it to peers , counselors, family, friends, making a living with Art only happens on another planet . I loss a lot of time in dead-end 9 to 5 jobs just hoping I will get ahead. Unfortunately, my experience went precisely like the one you mentioned. Now, I am needing that mentor push to go for it and do my Art. You have called conquered my heart for my art and nothings left but getting rid of fear and the way unknown. I am not afraid anymore. Thanks hto you!

[@menezesnatalia]

thanks for sharing your story :)

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Natália Menezes thanks so much for watching!

[@BlueInkBullies]

Awesome! Been my struggle inside my head..... loved your video, pushed me forward! Thanks 😊

[@Smiithrz]

You should read Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis, so you cat get comfortable with creative careers being okay. 👍🏻

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Im going to write that down forsure and look into it. I love reading books on art, and business, and marketing

[@goodollita]

When you talked about the reasons you left your job I completely understood you. I was in the same situation this summer and I quit my job after four years of managing a lab... I hope to make a living as an artist soon. Your video truly inspired me. I wish you the best!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I wish you the best of luck

[@jaredtyler7842]

I wish :( I'm an artist with a bachelors degree but I have to pay rent. and, I work in a flower warehouse. :/ How did you do both?

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I saved up as much money as I could while working and built an audience that would keep me afloat before I stopped working

[@jaredtyler7842]

Thank you for the reply, I read it weeks ago but never said thanks, and it was actually a really helpful answer! I feel like in this spot right now where my heart says art but life says work. Seeing people like you who merged those two things, having job doing what they love gives me hope. Reminds me that anything is possible! Thanks again for taking the time to reply. I wish I could ask you all the questions!

[@nicolewood2849]

Oh my god !!! That was really a sign of universe for you !! Thanks for sharing your experience! :) I’m so happy you are doing what you love and good at. I’m trying to do that too

[@purpleboye_]

If I lived like you do for any amount of time I would have a mental breakdown

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I've had many but they haven'y stopped me yet!

[@JustWaterPipes_]

This video helped me out alot. Watching this at 2 AM and I got work at 9. I gotta keep the day job for awhile. But thank you. A lot. You helped me here

[@velgregory]

“I should quit playing around and go get a real job >_>” YaDaddy: “Cha-¢HiNg!!!”

[@nuclearholocaustin]

HAHAHAHAHAHA. It's been months since I made this video and I honestly forgot that someone wrote that as a their shipping info, but now I'm laughing so hard at that memory

[@DarkxRevolutionary]

I've started planning to start doing art part time while I work. Eventually I want it to turn into a full time thing. I'm really hoping it works out, and this video popped up at literally the time I needed it most. I was really starting to think that it's not really worth it. So thank you for the motivation to bust my butt and get it going!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Those feelings will always be around. You just cant let them drag you down too much. I always have thoughts of whether I should give up or not but I try to just keep my head down and continue working through them

[@bam3358]

This whole video I’m thinking you’re a Virgo and now I’m 12 minutes in and you’re talking about organization and I’m like ok this is a Virgo lol

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Im actually an aries. Have a lot of virgo's around me though!

[@bam3358]

Austin Robinson virgo moon?

[@beeswithtoast7154]

This video is really encouraging! I hope to one day to become my own boss and I believe I'm on the right path but it's really hard to tell if what I'm doing is the right way to go about it. I'll just keep grinding.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

that's all any of us can do. Keep working and try to stay on the right path

[@mortalbaelien7707]

“Buy my pins” lmao

[@MrTragicohara]

Great video! Been painting for years but decided to start making videos for KZbin and seeing stuff like this is a real boost man! All the best for 2020! ✌️♥️

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thanks so much for watching and good luck to you as well

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

Idk if you believe in this but a lot of this sounds like divine intervention lol

[@nuclearholocaustin]

I definitely believe in the universe guiding you to where it wants you and stepping in when you veer off the path

[@EsMeraldaBa]

right? felt the same

[@stephaniemclean2451]

Thanks for sharing this little snippet of your life - i'm absolutely stuck for words with what to do with myself right now!!

[@amermaidstudio]

not just make a living, how do you deal with insurance health medical dental

[@ryanalaska8570]

That was my thought. This guy looks like he is in his moms basement. He also looks like he's 19 to 22. Not the best advise to just drop everything and do art. I have 4 kids, I provide medical, dental, and the main source of income. Fighting depression I couldnt keep my head above water. Do art to do art. That's my rule. If you do it for money you will lose every time.

[@amermaidstudio]

@@ryanalaska8570 I wouldn't say basement it looks like a bedroom of some sort

[@samjaneczek9570]

Clearly if you have 4 children and have to provide for them, then this isn't for you. It's not for everyone in fact.

[@laurameeks8653]

RyanAlaska you can keep making art for you and your family! Art skills are used everywhere; you can fill your life and home with art! I’m 56 and my kids are grown, house is paid for, now I can start my next adventure in creativity for others, I’m teaching art after learning (on the side) all these years and looking forward to living more artly 💜

[@BadarAkmal]

This is a really inspiring video, I just came across this & was very intrigued. I'm happy for you that your making sales. I've just graduated in fashion design and been struggling to find jobs & also finding inspiration to start selling my own work on depop. I feel this video opened my eyes.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

congrats on graduating! Best of luck selling your clothing. I run a separate little etsy shop full of clothes that I thrift and customize

[@BadarAkmal]

@@nuclearholocaustin thank you, I will slowly but surely get there

[@Gothikah]

Strange how a bunch of these videos, randomly pop up on my recommended, while im trying to become a fulltime artist XD

[@nuclearholocaustin]

the algorithm knows....

[@JRBCubed]

Freakin same. Been working in a kitchen for 6 years now, sick of it. Good luck to you!!!

[@MaraMoonKalr]

This video is so expiring. Obviously I am in the same situation as you were in 7 months ago or I wouldn't have clicked this video not ever watching your videos before. Def keep doing your art! There are def going to be months, I'm sure, where things are tight, but it's gotta be worth to be able to create your art and people wanting it and being able to take care of yourself and your partner. It's such a beautiful thing!! I want to make a living with my art and I do have an Etsy page but I don't have a KZbin channel, even though I want one. I have a 7 year old son and I work a full time job, so I am most def afraid to try to just go over to my art side of things. If I failed and it was just me, that would be one thing, but failing with having a kid, is an entirely different situation that I don't want to chance being in. I also am afraid of starting a KZbin channel, number 1, because I don't have much time for it, number 2, because I am a little camera shy, haha! Do you have any advice for me? (Also, way to go, for real! I don't even know you and I am so super proud of you as a person for taking a chance on yourself! Way to freaking go!!)

[@OFFTOROADVLOG]

Is that PewDiepie? Hehe nice video inspiring.

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thank you my G! Make sure you stick around the channel, I have a ton of exciting news coming later this week!

[@OFFTOROADVLOG]

@@nuclearholocaustin okay bro

[@bethw5420]

Thankyouuu so much for this video ✌🏼✨✌🏼I have always done a few commissions along side jobs and recently started painting throughout this lockdown. And you have inspired me to focus on this and hopefully follow my dreams and turn this into a business 💛✨

[@nuclearholocaustin]

Thank you for watching andI'm glad you got some motivation out of it. I wish you the best of luck with pursuing your creativity!

[@sstanley4143]

So glad I came across this video. Great information. I'm currently working full time, and just took up driving Uber Eats to save money to eventually quit my job to pursue my artwork full time. This was very inspiring to watch. I wish you much success moving forward!

[@nuclearholocaustin]

thank so much for your kind words. If you ever have any questions or need advice on taking the next step, don't hesitate to reach out

[@sstanley4143]

@@nuclearholocaustin will do. Thank you!

[@RebT87]

Thank you for this video! I am considering pursuing art as a full time career & needed to see this. Appreciate you taking the time to share your insights and tips. Happy New Year!!!