How much $$ I've made as a self-employed ✨ARTIST✨

✿ SHOP: www.briforcier.com/shop
✿ INSTAGRAM: / bri.forcier
This video covers exactly how much money I've made in the first 10 months of trying to be an artist full time! There are a LOT of different ways you can make money as an artist, and I show you 5 different revenue streams I use in this video. I find it really interesting all the different ways artists can make money, from corporate illustration projects to running your own Patreon, so I hope this was insightful in some way for you as well!
I want to continue pursuing slightly more passive ways to make money outside of running my art shop and selling my one-off creations (like my Patreon and KZbin) so that I don't get burnt out running my shop! I've been running my art shop for almost 3 years, but it's grown tremendously in the last year, so I just want to make sure it's sustainable so I can keep providing y'all with new art to see :-)
Check out my shop if you'd like to see more of what I make!
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✿ SHOP: www.briforcier.com/shop
✿ INSTAGRAM: / bri.forcier
✿ PATREON: / briforcier
✿ TIKTOK: / bri.forcier
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[@tyiahuntsman557]

It’s so refreshing to see someone so honest and transparent! Thank you!!!

[@Honeydoyou]

This is so helpful for me as an aspiring full time artist. I found you through KZbin and am very happy to be following along!

[@bri.forcier]

Ah I'm glad it was helpful! Ty for watching :~)

[@HeatherMore]

Thanks for making this video. It's so cool to see how much someone could potentially make in their first year as a full time artist.

[@rofarmer_studio]

This was great to watch! I've recently gone full-time freelance and always find it good to see all the way creatives are making money!

[@orlor-art]

wow I'm so happy for you! this is so inspirational for me to see as someone that is aspiring to be a full time artist! so lovely to see someone being so honest about money too! excited to continue watching your journey 💕

[@eraserheadarts]

Thank you for the transparency! I have the same kind of inconsistency with my income, I think it's a universal experience for anyone who's self-employed 😫I wouldn't trade it for the world tho haha

[@bri.forcier]

I'm really glad to hear you're in the same boat!! And I completely agree haha, still worth it :,)

[@ArtCultureTravel]

Wow! What a first year - you're a success. Congratulations! So impressed

[@bri.forcier]

Wow thank you so much! There's been lots of ups and downs but it's been worth it!

[@maddylopez292]

Thank you for sharing; this is so helpful! I was also thinking of starting to sell my art at my climbing gym, I'm taking this as a sign

[@pinkbleachmoon]

Congrat on your success for this first month ! I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEO ❤

[@mythandmilagro]

I know there’s a lot of grouchy people out there over these types of videos but I’m here to drown them out and say I appreciate it so much! Hoping to start my own channel soon (you know, just gotta get started 🥲) and I already run my own shop (website/Etsy/wholesale/markets) so it’s encouraging to see the growth that’s possible. Thanks!

[@bri.forcier]

Aw thank you! I went back and forth about whether I should make this video haha. People on art youtube are SO nice though, you should totally go for it!

[@hihoneywelcomehome]

really love the transparency I think its so important that people talk about money more openly like this so tysm for making this !!

[@bri.forcier]

I agree!!! I've always been the one to discuss how much I get paid with my coworkers (when i was still working for companies) to make sure we're being paid fairly hahaha

[@rubys_trinkets]

Thank you for sharing! It’s comforting to hear that the months will vary, I’m planning on going full time soon as well and money is so intimidating!

[@bri.forcier]

It is so intimidating!! Just save on the good months and remember the slower months are totally normal :)

[@kellystinson7974]

This was super helpful, thank you for sharing! I'm so happy for you and the growth of your shop!

[@newflanged_]

Thanks for sharing this in such a thorough manner! This is really helpful for anything trying to venture into the freelance world! ❤ to more success and growth! 🥂

[@bri.forcier]

thank you so much!! :~)

[@floatcafe]

This video is really empowering. Thanks for the transparency and for sharing the vlogs. Also, congrats on all the growth!!

[@bri.forcier]

Thank you so much!!

[@coritoons]

thanks for this!

[@lexidahlia]

yasss to the patron podcast!! 🫶

[@bri.forcier]

I'M SO EXCITED

[@pastelblueart]

this was so interesting! thank you for sharing :)

[@TheCactusTreeStudio]

Thanks Bri ! Very helpful. It’s inspired me to go down the Squarespace route rather than Etsy!

[@bri.forcier]

That's awesome!!

[@bri.forcier]

Is that a devon rex in your pic?

[@TheCactusTreeStudio]

Yes ! I have 3 of them 😂 one in the Uk and two here in Australia. Best cats ever ! You obviously know them ..do you have one ?

[@taylorfiskart]

(manifesting and humbly) we are so lucky everything works out for us!!

[@JssaGC]

KZbin recommended your channel to me a few months ago. Im also independent artist and seeing you gives me company on this path! I Love what you make 💫

[@bri.forcier]

Aw yay! Ty for being here!

[@LiamAmazarashi]

Thank you so so much for this video!!!

[@bri.forcier]

you're so welcome! glad it was helpful

[@candicelundquist7652]

Thanks for sharing everything you do! I love following along. How are you able to make this a full time business? I have been so burnt out with work lately that I have been thinking about going full time with my crochet and paint!

[@bri.forcier]

It took a few years of doing odd jobs part time and slowly doing less and less part time work until I could pay my main bills with art. It's tough though, like I said in this video I'm not always making enough each month to be comfortable but hopefully over time it'll get better :)

[@darklittlepeople]

Congratulations! 😃

[@bri.forcier]

thank you so much!!

[@drawrobot]

That’s awesome you’re able to go full time. Given how well your site’s going vs Etsy, Do you think you’d drop Etsy?

[@bri.forcier]

Yes, I took down all my Etsy listings around when I posted this video. Now I just have my shop announcement on there with my social media so they can find me elsewhere if they stumble upon my Etsy! :) so far I’m glad I stopped selling on there!

[@muruusa]

Great video! Do you have any tips for selling on markets? I'm planning on joining my first market this fall

[@bri.forcier]

I can try to think of some of my tips! I really like Mualcaina's KZbin for help with markets/artist alley's though :) She gives a lot of good advice and sample table setups!

[@muruusa]

@@bri.forcier thank you! I'll check her out!

[@alonnaspringer5804]

Were would be a great first time to start making money as like a clay artist that can't sell on the internet?

[@bri.forcier]

You should try selling at a small market! I've used Fairs and Festivals .net in the past to find places to sell at, but also just do some google and facebook events searching :) I don't do any that require a commission or a large fee :)

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

Uzumaki ! 🌀🐌🍄

[@bri.forcier]

hehehe

[@DoodlewithMari]

YEAH! FANX!!!! Wanna do a small art trade trading card?

[@bri.forcier]

I've never done an art trading card!! That sounds fun though :0

[@samarellano455]

it’s nice that you can be a full time ‘artist now; but I think that there are soooo many other artists that are doing much cooler things and they should be the ones putting their work out there. I admire your time commitment, but you should probably go back to your day job

[@bri.forcier]

why u so bitter? there's room for all artists! 😘

[@beee3.407]

I make jewelry, and seeing this makes me want to sell at markets and events!! Etsy hasn’t been incredibly profitable for me either (@beedoesbeads) Thank you for making this.

[@bri.forcier]

You should totally go for it!! I never would've been able to do this without all the markets I did last summer and into my first year! It helps you get more followers too by chatting w/ random ppl at the markets (other vendors or customers!) :) So even if you don't make many sales it's a great way to get genuine followers who are interested in what you post on IG and stuff