I QUIT UNIVERSITY TO BE AN ARTIST! How I Became a Full Time Artist | YTAC

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[@toxinaz9882]

The middle face has a powerfull expression👍

[@ChloeRoseArt]

This was so great to hear about your past! THAT IS SO COOL. I went to Uni for Computer Science - funny that you can go from science/math based programs to art 😂 perhaps it's a matter of needing to get out of logic and the headache of technical stuff just be creative for once! I completely admire you for turning this into your career Kirsty, I admire your work as an artist too, this piece is beautiful!

[@artsoftheg7141]

Chloe rose art!!hi im a fan i love your videos!

[@gillianbc]

Totally identify with this. I've been a software developer for decades now and I did the same A'levels as Kirsty, but I've always loved arts and crafts. It's an antidote to the technical stuff I do in the day.

[@HulloAlice]

This is just so beyond gorgeous Kirsty!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Awww thank you so much Alice

[@MoniqueReneeArt]

This is so haunting and beautiful! It almost reminds me of the three fates of Greek Mythology. Also thank you for sharing your story! I think it's important for people to know that you can change your mind and choose to do something so different :)

[@sanaraheem5000]

I chose the wrong path too . I often regret it now . I am 35, now . Married with kids late to go back now . But. I always loved art too so i watch your videos and other youtubers and enjoy and try to apply to have some pleasure in life.

[@Sagadi]

I find your openness and honesty refreshing. You are a very interesting person.

[@vanessacampelo5366]

Thank you for this video, Kirsty! I really want to become a professional artist and your videos are a great motivation! I love how you always give a positive perspective on being an artist. Thank you! xx

[@brianmelody8930]

You're my new art teacher! You're AWESOME.

[@soliipsiism]

Awww Kirsty this is just what I needed! I’m planning to start an art business ASAP😄 thanks for your all your advice💗💗

[@marablack1233]

That’s Amazing Kirsty! And Well Done on you full time art adventure!! 👏👏😁👍

[@Br1an37]

So great to hear how you made a success of your art career Kirsty. As I have got older I have concluded that you have to follow your heart and your true calling even if it does not make you mega bucks you will be better off for it in the long run. Keep doing what you love. Stay safe out there

[@pratiksha4046]

You worked so hard. You have really inspired me and by this point I don't think I'll give up. When times will be hard I'll always think about you.

[@Lilithly]

This is amazing! And your story was really inspiring, thank you for that.

[@tyyote3037]

This is super encouraging to hear thank you. I am in a position similar to where you started. I have less than a year left in college but I literally started this because I could not think of anything I actually wanted to do. I just started learning to do art 4 months ago and I absolutely love it. I have discovered my passion but I have been feeling like it is too late as I am 27 and just starting to learn. This has given me the encouragement to believe that someday I will be able to make art as a career. Even if I can't turn this into a career I want to continue it as something I really love.

[@gloriagibson1032]

Loved your story on how you became a full-time artist and made it your choice of career!

[@kisbeautyy]

I've recently decided to wait on going back to school and focus on my art and your patreon is my favorite. Thank you for the beautiful work and advice ❤️😸

[@mhlengidlomo]

I too, since its quarantine i have forgotten about university and focused on my Art.

[@loridwire3329]

Loved this video! Thank you for the information!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Loved hearing about your artistic beginnings! I have drawn all my life and want to get serious about it... I realize I'm not getting younger! I have heard good things about your patreon and will be joining! I wish youtube and patreon would have been available when I was young and ambitious! Enjoy watching your tutorials very much!

[@wizardofarts1276]

Your video is so inspirational!!! Thank you!!!

[@donnawalter3061]

wow Kirsty what a beautiful piece of art. what a super talented lady you are 😍

[@shirleywilk7254]

Love your work-you are amazing!

[@wave4790]

The piece if art in the background is so fine!

[@eatthecarrot2540]

I too wasted my time pursuing a degree I never wanted in the first place (Science). I was always passionate about arts and loved drawing since I was a kid. Now I want to be a concept artist for characters and environment. Getting started on it, but it is hard to catch up after a long time of no drawing.

[@kojo5928]

Eat The Carrot! My exact dilemma right now. It’s so hard and frustrating. 😞

[@WinterStones]

do you have an update?

[@cherieadamsdodd1460]

I was only diagnosed with BiPolar at aged 40, 6 yrs ago and this image, although I know it was not intended to.. it speaks strongly to me with the facial expressions showing a few of the feelings I cycle through. I just love this, I am off now to order a print for my studio which is being set up this week for inspiration and I plan on creating my own version. I look forward to joining your lessons and growing my confidence and skills with you!!!!!

[@lisaprentiss8599]

WOW! Very inspirational!! Beautiful artwork! Thank you for making dreams feel obtainable!

[@bigmikesbeer]

It certainly is a different time with the internet. There are so many ways to earn money. I have a bachelor's degree in culinary management. I used to teach and cook. Now my wife and I sell our own blend of spices in stores and on the internet. Wish us LUCK! Oh and I love to draw, sketch. Great video!

[@ginasartcorner5686]

I love this drawing from you so much! Already loved seeing it on Instagram, but now to see it here. Very nice and great story to it too! I actually never thought about doing art as a job too, till about good a year where my hobby turned more and more into my passion. Now I try my best to somehow get started as a fulltime artist. It takes time and a lot of practice, but I won´t give up.

[@karlravenhall806]

I admire your dedication and ability as you are a very driven person and good artist

[@aaronnadaradjane739]

I love your paintings and you!!!! You are simply gifted!!!!

[@rainskitchenandgarden]

This is a fantastic video, and I loved hearing your story. Your piece is beautiful.

[@goblin85wenttospace7]

Your Art is really inspiring!

[@iuliamarusca8132]

hey, I'm really happy you made this video !

[@screech4505]

You are so so inspirational. I’ve realised that my dream job would be doing what you’re doing and I hope to get somewhere with my art one day.

[@angelheart6457]

Awesome as always x

[@dr.sdsandemd.6662]

You are a talented and brilliant girl. Your art is absolutely beautiful and I have learnt so much from your videos.

[@truthfilter]

this artwork is like a representation of the turmoil and indecision you were experiencing but the the middle face is you now determined and focused! i too have always loved doing art but my reality is i work in a steel foundry with zero job satisfaction lol i loved hearing about your journey Kirsty you definitely made the right decision because you art is superb!!! i wish you every success and hope your channel continues to grow

[@alpachinoyovovich7779]

Kirsty Ur Voice Is Truly Beautiful.

[@maryroselaksamana755]

Good stuff as always kirsty...

[@TandZAptLife]

This is so freaking cool! I retired from nursing because of some medical conditions and I started watercoloring oh, but I am nowhere near anything good semicolon I just love what I do I love learning. Absolutely beautiful!

[@flamealligator6984]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this piece.

[@comityway]

this art is amazing. You are very inspiring. Thanks.

[@trailmix1970]

love your work

[@vikramranjan7533]

AMAZING artwork!!!!! Really unique!! Try organising art workshops or art camps

[@sk8erpunkchik]

Thanks man this video really inspired me!

[@abbyscreativescape]

Great video!

[@fredboy6085]

Its amazing art, the impression is strong and got what it takes to make the eyes of onlookers full

[@hannah_thml]

The drawing is sooooooooooo pretty😍

[@YenneY01]

Well, I am very glad you changed your field!

[@NNNedlog]

Your art is amazing😍😍

[@Klyn95]

I really looove this painting, you make awesome stuff!!! I wish I could do what you can

[@memelie5772]

Love you Kirsty ❤️👍🏻

[@Suid-Afrika67]

I'm not disappointed about your choice hehehe, I learn so much from you.

[@tienettekoenart]

This is really helpful, i have been trying to do art as a full-time job and struggling. But your vedio is very motivating

[@hannahcartier1372]

I adore this piece oh my gosh it is fantastic!!!

[@BabyBoyAzzure]

Please do a book. You're so amazing and I'd definitely cop that!

[@sandramancinelli2939]

Amazing!

[@jokegabriel2452]

Beautiful picture and story!

[@missmurder9606]

thank you i really needed this video I'm going through the same thing as you did

[@redbluue]

Haha interestingly I have a biomedical sciences degree and am about to get my PhD degree but honestly I don't enjoy it at all. I liked my undergrad degree and did it well which was why I decided to do research. What a big mistake! I have been miserable through it all and I almost quit my PhD but I thought I should finish it anyway. I want to be an artist too, I'm more into design and fashion, both of which are completely different from what I'm doing. I think I'll pursue similar things afterwards. It's nice to know you came from a similar background. I subscribed to you when you had thousands of subs, it's nice to see you grow this big this soon! Good luck!

[@bella_color]

mengm oh man. as a high school student i'm afraid of committing to anything but if i commit to nothing then where do I go? I want to do art/animation but my parents don't feel confident I can do it & want me to do something like my sister -- engineering. but if I go in that direction will i waste time, effort, energy, and stress on something I don't enjoy & won't stick to? Is security in a job worth it if I'm unhappy in that job? Why should I do something just because I'm good at it, who do I owe it to? What's the likelihood of me going nowhere because I decided to go in the art direction & disappointing everyone?? sorry i'm spilling my guts to you, random person on the internet, but i'm feeling really stressed out at the moment so i'm just. letting it out on this comment lmao help

[@redbluue]

You are still so young!! You shouldn't really be thinking about this hahaha. When I was your age all I really cared about was how to have fun in uni when I go there. So few people know what they really want with their life in their teens, those rare ones who know become successful in what they do early in their life and those who don't, which are the majority of us need to go through life trying different things to figure out, that's just it. Maybe you need to ask yourself how much you love art and whether your artworks have already generated attentions or whether it is just a hobby. As to what subject to choose to study at uni, I think it has to be something that at least interests you. I genuinely thought I wanted to become a scientist when I chose my undergraduate degree, even if it didn't work out as I wanted, at least I enjoyed studying what I studied back then. It was only mid-way in my PhD degree that I realized scientific research was hardly rewarding even with the massive amount of work I put in. The sense of accomplishment was so little I started to realize it was not worth it. But I will never know that if I didn't try. If you like art enough that you are sure you won't get tired of it easily, try to convince your parents with your work, dedication and determination. If I were your parents but you cannot provide any evidence showing you are serious about this then I wouldn't agree with your choice either. But like I said, you are still so young, you don't need to think so much!!!

[@annabelle761]

omg this is literally me, I'm in my second year of biomed and my parents quite want me to have a stable 'normal' ish job even though they kind of support me pursuing arts because they see potential...but right now tbh all I want is to go straight into art after I graduate :( It's hard to talk about wanting to do art full time because I feel like most people don't know anything about it and just think that you'll either be world famous or starving.

[@rachaelspradley2706]

Loveee!!!

[@colourcreatee]

so good!!

[@unknownthoughts369]

I would love to see more of this type of art from you AND this would be an amazing shirt

[@Purpelspy]

you're very inspirational! :) ❤ i wanna be an artist and writer and i hope i can follow my dreams, just like you

[@JenniferCharleeArt]

Woah! What a powerful piece! Love it

[@malithasamihajahan7753]

you are really brave.. I love your art

[@bm6753]

Wonderful piece! Past, present and the unknown future, eternally interlaced. 💖💖💖💖

[@waldys222]

beautiful!

[@exhil_rate2796]

I am at a point in my life where I realised, I cannot cope with normal work, normal life and it always forces me out of my personalty and now I just want to work by myself but I don't know where to start. Your vid definitely helped.

[@anonivan]

haven't clicked a notification so fast since your last video

[@abinchi]

Great video. Thanks a lot

[@ang.giselle2024]

So you’re so young, excellent work 👍

[@yvyrose195]

I'm glad to hear your story about becoming an artist. Part of me wants to do a career in that field, but I can't do that without the resources, support, and financial gain. That's why I'm trying to find a practical job to earn said financial gain along with having a backup plan in case my dream career didn't work out.

[@jessicabruggmann9547]

Thank you for your video. Great topic. I am a bit older and already "settled" in my job but I am also thinking about doing something complete different. From an office job in industry to something in health or sport. Don´t know yet. But I feel exactly the same things like you did.

[@Martin_Gregory]

Fantastic picture! Funny thing, though, I was waiting to see what you were going to do with the square of white on the left lady's chin ... :D

[@makarm369]

Well that's great 😍😍❤❤💜💜💙💙 continue with it honey 🔥🔥💥💣💣

[@niki_artsu]

This video reminds me of a quote I read on pinterest recently; “In one year, you’ll wish, you started today”. I really admire your courage to quit university to do art as a full time job and for me, you’re one of the most inspirational and motivational artist here on KZbin. Your videos always keep me wanting to do more art and get better but they also give me the hope that, if I don’t give up, I’ll be able to work as a full time artist one day~

[@sky_izm]

Your story reminded me of my college days. I took up Education major in Social Studies because I am good at it. I am ok in memorizing details of events and explaining different theories. I graduated college, got my teaching license I am not happy with it. I like arts and literature more than teaching. Now, I am trying do write and create arts.

[@user-hc8uo9yl9q]

this piece... wow

[@elenamitropoulou3213]

I was looking forward to this video after watching the videos of the other girls!

[@karyfrancisco1383]

FIANCE?! OMG CONGRATS! Also, beautiful!!! And happy your Art career is growing! Coloring books would be lovely - and maybe eventually a tutorial book. You'd be great at it. And also, offering photo reference packages would be cool. Like a digital download of people to reference for poses and facial expressions, that sort of thing.

[@bella_color]

i have so much anxiety about this... I'm in AP & honors classes & I've always been good at academics involving english, math, science, history... but I don't even like it. I just want to do art/animation & I feel like I'm letting everyone down because they expect me, the "smart one", to do something like engineering or law. they think i'm wasting my potential. but I don't want to be unhappy in a job just because I'm good at it. I know if I work hard enough I can be an animator but it's going to be difficult without support. it's hard for me to admit my ambition to people and especially to my parents & teachers, & i'm so scared that if I do go for it I'm going to fail & the only thing I'll get out of my efforts is an "I told you so."

[@wildbelle322]

I think when try to find something you like, you gotta be selfish about it. They might hurt you without notice just because they want you to do what they want. I want to become an Animator/Ilustrador so we are in the same path. What I will do is get an avarege job and maybe getting support from someone you know to stay at his/her house. But you have to know it will take time, the best thing to start is atleast do 1000 pages of doodle (try to do the pages you can) and put your own rules. You should check out "Dynamic Sketch 2- Peter Han", it helped me a lot.

[@sanskritibhatia1964]

Hey, I’m in the same position as you are. I want to go down the creative road , but people think I’m wasting my potential. Even though, you might feel like no one is supportive, you’ll find people that believe in you. You just gotta be your best friend until then :)

[@ModernMessiah]

Do what makes you the most money. You can always take art classes on the side but you always choose what is going to give you the best financial future. Like they say don't quit your day job. Art can be a hobby on the side.

[@ysvry]

told you so ;P, maybe try doing 2 things at the same time?

[@gillianbc]

Kirsty, what would be really good is if you could publish a book similar to the 'RHS Flowers Watercolour Art Pad', but for portraits. The RHS book has beautifully printed photos to copy from and the watercolour paper has the line-art printed so very lightly. I am terrible at portraits so I'd like a book with lots of graded exercises on individual features then some full faces to complete. There is nothing similar out there that I have found. One on animals would also be good.

[@thestranger3653]

Wow. That was wholesome and inspirational! Is it too coincidental that I myself would be applying for uni (in biotech) by March 2020 and...I don't know if that's what I really wanna do. I lean so dang much towards art and writing, but as you said, these carreer options always seem too far fetched, hence remain the road not taken. But after the example you've set, I might as well reconsider.. Btw I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your art and tutorials! They've helped me take my skills to another level! Keep up the good work!😀

[@Kruku666]

Eh i always feel like ..if i did not start at age 13 i won't be able to get good with 2D drawing ;/ by listening to your story gives me hope :] i'm a generalist so really want to ge into drawing XD

[@BeckieArt]

Kruk 666 I'm 37 and have only just started my art journey. We all come to it at different times, so try not to worry.

[@megbreiter6314]

Amazing

[@DiscoveringTheArtofLiving]

Oh my gosh this sounds like me! I went to school for science and worked in a lab for 17 years and was not happy. Art was something I dabbled in now and again but never dreamed of making it a career... until now. I realize it is my passion and would love to do it full time. I only have around 700 subscribers and was wondering how to really boost that do that I could start a Patreon.... You inspire me and your art is beautiful!!

[@minimoongirl47]

(Falls down a flight of stairs) Fiancé?!?!? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you

[@ysvry]

@@KirstyPartridgeArt yes congrats maybe do a tut on how to get a relation as an artist too as from reading artist biographies ive noticed many seem too strugle with that, maybe due to over sensitivity?

[@rosewomb]

Just wanted to say what an amazing artist you are, totally hypnotised by your videos!

[@saharsandoqa5571]

Hello! Your drawing was just amazing, that drawing/painting you just did is now one of my favorites! But for the thing you used to make the White Highlights, what was it called? I want to get it so i can complete a lot of my drawings.

[@taylormatthews7488]

WOOOH

[@kat2023.]

Great piece of work! I'm on the other end of the scale with regards to age. The simple fact is I never had enough confidence or support when I was younger, however a few years ago I decided I want to do something I love and to hell with the consequences, you only live once right?

[@SysterYster]

Thank you for this video. It's encouraging to me since I feel like you did back then I guess. A bit miserable and like I'm in the wrong place in my life. I have always wanted to do art. But I have never really gone for it. Since... everyone told me I can't live on it and I need a "real" job for the money and I can have art as a hobby. This led me down a path where I almost stopped drawing all together. But lately I've been thinking more and more that I need to do art to feel alive again. So been thinking about that quite a lot. But I'm unsure of it still. Like, I'm afraid of not making it and just losing my job. :/ Anyway, it was encouraging to hear your story. :)

[@isaacbastos2762]

This video was so inspirational to me, because i've been feeling kinda split about my carreer choice and very frustrated for not having succeeded well in any of my areas of interest. I'm a second year undergrad physics student and i want to be a teacher. Also, I'm currently trying harder to develop my art and drawing skills because I'm finally persuing my all time dream of being an artist. Although I still love physics and my course in uni, I'm struggling to have a first job because I don't have much professional experience in my CV. A few days ago I didn't get my CV approved for a paid internship in a school in my city, and it really dragged me down, i was very disappointed at myself. But hearing about your story got me inspirated to look for some changes and not to be afraid of trying new stuff. I don't need to work on a certain thing to be successful. I can make my own path and that's what matters. Though I don't think about quitting physics uni, I feel kinda determined to take my art studies more seriously and follow my interests fearlessly.

[@mr.helcurt1339]

Very cute ❤️

[@breebree9382]

this is amazing how did you do it I want to know how to do it myself

[@NovemberGraye]

I really love the artwork! The colours are amazing! Could you please tell me what the white is that you use on top of everything? Paint? A pen or pencil? And how can you put big amounts of paint (?) on the paper and be able to just wipe it off again? Loving your videos, hope you'll continue making them for a long time! :)

[@NovemberGraye]

Laurel, thank you for your answer! That helps :)

[@mkorpal1]

Amazing , just looked at your ig, I'm always worried that my art is not good enough... any advice?

[@user-ok3xe5pr3k]

yeaa

[@hollyhummingbird3729]

Any chance of getting this painting as a print? It's beautiful!

[@sx-gb5gu]

Noice!👍🏻