How I went from Side Hustle to Full Time Artist + 10 Tips

[@cypress3436]

From the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing your story and tips. I honestly have been struggling the past months but after watching this.. i know im on the right path. It’ll take time but i’ll surely get there! Thank you once again! Looking forward to seeing more of your vids 💖

[@DianuhAerin]

Aw this made my day! Thank you for sharing, best of luck

[@markerlee2231]

Im currently doing my first few commissions. They’re all for my friends and family members but it’s still good practice and I’m also so much more motivated to draw knowing I’ll receive some money for it

[@DianuhAerin]

that is awesome!! congrats!

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

Congratulations Marker Lee

[@sarahkate8127]

love this! current art student here: You are such a star - thank you for your honesty, your integrity and the encouragement

[@DianuhAerin]

aw you're so sweet! so glad you enjoyed it!

[@DianuhAerin]

Art students are rockstars!! Appreciate your kind words -xo

[@Tonyukuk1453]

@@DianuhAerin i wanna be an artist and i am sharing my artworks.I will go to the art high school and thats it. But i have to draw good for go there.

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

This video is so beautiful, timely and inspiring. And Thank you my new Friend ❤️👍 it meant so much to me. I Will try and share ,put my work out there

[@SandraDi]

I love how honest you are - I couldn't do it full-time immediately either. It takes time to make it a full-time job. Always starts as a side hustle! great video! :)

[@DianuhAerin]

Thank you Sandra!

[@kikikow]

Finally! To the point, extremely useful and practical! Great Great video!!!

[@DianuhAerin]

thank you so much!

[@joemvalley5392]

Thank you for this wonderful video !! Very informative and helpful ~

[@DianuhAerin]

I'm so glad!

[@richardbornemann806]

Loved hearing how things started for you, and these are absolutely great tips. One of the main things is when you kind of transition from a amateur to a professional mindset, which you talk about really well..And your right, some of these things, like building a portfolio, should seem obvious, but not everyone knows how important this is. How many pieces in your first portfolio is a question I've asked many time. For me it was 8 pieces, and then I started showing my work (which actually led to commissions).

[@R-Otaku747]

I wanna get my own place but art is the only thing I’m good at 😭😭 thank you for this video.

[@theinsaleycomfortablearmch4268]

Hey you are good at a lot of things p:

[@R-Otaku747]

@I Post Random Things 😂 I’m a guy- but I appreciate it-

[@R-Otaku747]

@@theinsaleycomfortablearmch4268 I am? 🥺

[@theinsaleycomfortablearmch4268]

@@R-Otaku747 Of course you are :D

[@R-Otaku747]

@I Post Random Things LOL it's all good

[@Ava_The_Avatar]

Thank you so much for the advice I’ve felt really stuck after graduating from college in January. I wanted to find an artist assistant job but it looks like I have to take on the mantle

[@SandraDi]

Congratulations on graduating! Are you working as a freelance graphic designer currently? Graphic design is my side hustle and love connecting with other freelancers! :)

[@isabelvalentine]

This was so helpful!! I really needed to hear all this, I am in the beginning stages of building my art career and I am very grateful for you sharing this. Super easy to follow and very concise info. Fabulous!🙏💚

[@DianuhAerin]

Yay that makes me so happy to hear!

[@capriodyssa]

Our histories are very similar! Great video, thank you!

[@DianuhAerin]

Twinsies!

[@halidramzan2803]

Gold. Thank you. ❤

[@mandezdouthit1077]

Thanks for the tips!

[@PasCorrect]

"Closet artist" -- I feel seen BTW, what lipstick are you wearing? It's so nice!

[@DianuhAerin]

Thank you! I think it's Bobby Brown but the sticker with the shade has worn off :p

[@DaveConrey]

Hey, I stumbled across your channel from other channels, and while diving deep into your Instagram, I noticed you're in Long Beach. Same here! Good to see another local on KZbin.

[@Isiahdeguzable]

Respect the grind!

[@DianuhAerin]

gotta do what you gotta do!

[@christineoh]

This was really informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@DianuhAerin]

so glad! thanks christine

[@DianuhAerin]

You're so welcome!

[@latoyambetshu740]

Im told im good at art and I did it in high school. I've been thinking of it as a side hustle but the attention makes me sooooo nervous! It gets very bad. There was a guy I used to see who'd always come to my place, but he has never ever seen the painting that stays in my room. Ever. Before he'd come over I'd hide it. I need to break this fear of people seeing my work because this could really be a side hustle. And its not that I fear that ppl will think its ugly, its just that I don't like it when they stare and say "wow this is good" or whatever. For some reason I just get so shy it makes me feel naked. And when they see you're all shy they'll think youre getting cocky. Someone once told me that and its worsened my fear of ppl seeing my work. Ugh. I should get over this though

[@zahraasif305]

INSHALLAH we all will get better at art

[@TheMattybake]

Good tips. Where can we buy the white board with all those pen holders that’s in the background, it’s pretty cool!

[@M0M0_454]

Pegboard = Ikea

[@nicksart7741]

You rockin the fedora

[@DianuhAerin]

thank you!

[@auroralondon4281]

Oh my god I’m watching from Alaska! My home state 😍

[@DianuhAerin]

LOVE Alaska!

[@mystikittii]

I want to become a freelance artist... but you said schedule... and I have ADD... so like... this will be quite the ride .-.

[@lightlawliet3526]

i definitely know that feeling.

[@DianuhAerin]

Hey! One of my friend is a successful freelance artist and she also has ADD. I would try and create a routine that works best for you AND have grace on yourself during the learning process! Proud of you for even admitting and declaring what you want, way to freaking GO!!

[@noanevo3101]

Thanks a lot for the video! I was looking for a while for an artist talk and explain a bit more about the practical aspect of the business routine of a full-time artist. BTW, it would be interesting to hear about the tattoo that you have (I'm from Israel and it was cool noticing the Hebrew word of the tattoo :) ). Thanks again!

[@DianuhAerin]

Thanks Noa! I'll definitely try to create more content that goes into the practical side like you said. As for my tattoo, it is chesed or hased - loving kindness and faithfulness in Hebrew!

[@noanevo3101]

@@DianuhAerin Cool! I'm really looking forward for more vids from you. Thank you so much!

[@YolotLanda]

Gracias, esto es esclarecedor,la gente necesita saber como o por donde empezar.

[@nina15625]

excellent video!! thank you! new sub!

[@NoNoNoMeansNo]

Can someone tell me what that thing is on her wall? I want to buy one, that is AWESOME storage!

[@alyaaqilah2171]

It is called pegboard. You can find it at Ikea :)

[@theminimalartist5020]

I am an artist, but I am in 7th grade and am still in school. How do you get your work out there faster? I don’t really have social media other than KZbin. Any suggestions?

[@yomama6057]

sorry if this is a little late. my school has an art club for 10th-12th graders that displays art work and sometimes goes on field trips and allows volunteer work involving art. (i'm not sure if you have anything like that though.) you could try asking your relatives or friends to talk about your art!

[@theminimalartist5020]

@@yomama6057 thanks! I will look into some options around town!

[@M0M0_454]

I am too!

[@TaylerLW]

Even though this video is a year old it still is very helpful. Thank you for this. I do have to ask how you go about networking with other creatives exactly? I am starting to do that in my area but many of the other creatives are not professional artists and instead call themselves hobbies to. So how do i reach out to people online who are doing what i want to be doing? How do i collect and create those connections?

[@DianuhAerin]

Tayler Jakeway hey Tayler! I’m so glad you’ve found this helpful. Have you heard of Rising Tide Society? They have local chapters where professional creatives meet. Also you can attend creative conferences like Create & Cultivate and meet people that way!

[@TaylerLW]

Chasing Linen oh wow! I have not heard of that! Thank you! I’ll look into that! Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

@@DianuhAerin do they ve in all the countries . I love in Spain. In the Canary Island

[@gypsyjane6352]

You seem to be one of the few people that have a small following on social media but still a FT artist. How would you say you promoted yourself online? Bc i know just posting alone wont make the people somehow find you. What tips do you have on bringing the people to your IG profile?

[@Mayumi221988]

I think it is not about the many followers but if your followers are really die-hard fans that follow you. they should be specific audiences

[@Mayumi221988]

You can also link your fb page to your IG and other type of platforms

[@DianuhAerin]

Hi Jane, I agree with Sarah. You can have a large following and making very little income, OR vice versa have a small loyal following and making 6+ figures! In terms of bringing people to IG, I have other platforms that points to my IG and I'm also very active on that platform. BUT like I mentioned, larger following on IG doesn't equal more income. Hope this helps!

[@biolumess4463]

I've been sharing my art online for two years bro I have gotten 0 inquiries ever

[@miguelsuarez8010]

Hello, you say share your work online. Facebook did not help me at all. I didn't try instagram. Would that be better?

[@LHarris3000]

What did she study in college?

[@kristid1429]

Hey how to become a illustration artist like you. I never go to art college

[@cliffdariff74]

you can go to college if you want, maybe not soon, but figure out a plan, and apply to art school. you can do it🙂

[@jomariroxas3474]

you do not have to go to art school/college. but it's up to you

[@DianuhAerin]

The great thing is there are SO many free education out there especially regarding art so I would start there!

[@DianuhAerin]

@@jomariroxas3474 I agree!

[@DianuhAerin]

@@cliffdariff74 Agreed!

[@keleniengaluafe2600]

❤👍👍

[@yayyouknowitsj9]

Thank you so much for this video! It really inspired me! I’m just beginning my art journey and was wondering if you had any tips for someone that was considering whether or not art school is necessary to become an artist?? Thank you! Love your work too!!

[@jalenmacon]

Short answer: No it's not

[@meshackokeyo5027]

Aaaaaw! She got a pretty nose!

[@pranjalverma4257]

You are so sweet 😘❤❤

[@andrewnavarro4769]

Really? What kind of mission trip? Are you religious? Came to the video to learn how to be full time art, but that's an interesting thing I was wondering.

[@DianuhAerin]

Thank you! It was a mission trip to Alaska to help a church that provides shelter to local homeless folks.

[@painterninja6121]

it was really helpful thank you so much 👌🏽 Painter Ninja instagram.com/painterninja/ kzbin.info/door/EXaAGZeulLF9ptkmGp2m4g