I Wish I Knew This Before Becoming A Full-Time Artist

[@shogunoden14]

Thanks for uploading these educational videos, it’s a dream for a lot of us, most of us walking blindly but with pure faith in the dream, let’s make it happen! Also note to self: Change your mindset to accepting you’re the best and that’s all that is needed to fuel the vehicle to produce prolific bodies of work. Ask yourself why you are doing this? Who doubts you and thinks you’re just an artist “working on your little drawings” instead say to yourself “ I am the best and working from a place that only accepts my best, i am capable of creating prolific art like the greats, James Jean is a huge inspiration, I am at his level and constantly working to subdue any emotions and just be mechanical when it comes to the creative process!” Let’s go!!!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Everything you just said!!! Keep going. I believe in you ♥️

[@AbstractLloyd]

Thank you Junior. I wish I could have seen this video years ago when I gave up the 9-5 for fulltime artist and then reality hit LOL. Years later after working and finally now retired and now it's all in. Keep it up. Peace

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

lol! Still time brother. Peace ✌🏽

[@nimble_and_kind]

We create our reality! Such REAL advice. Fellow Charlottean here who is also on the art, purpose-led journey. Virtual high-five!! I believe in you

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Appreciate it, let’s make it happen!

[@CartoonDaily1]

My wife forwarded this video to me. And I'm incredibly thankful and grateful for it. Thanks for sharing this with us. As an artist, it is worth shooting for full-time but VERY hard. But worth it!!!!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Yes definitely worth it! Keep moving towards your goal no matter how fast or slow just keep going.

[@CartoonDaily1]

@@JuniorDesignsArt Will do! Thanks for that encouragement!!!!

[@JameyVentura]

I love how you continue to document and give back as you grow into an elite artist. Very impressive! Great advice in this video.

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Thanks Jamey! Just trying to lend a helping hand to Artists who need it.

[@alex-ander-13]

Thank you for this inspiration!

[@WatercolorKari]

So much value here! The info about grants blew my mind. Fascinating! Thanks for all of this from someone who is in the very beginning stages of my art journey. 😊

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

You’re welcome!

[@hammer48ful]

Very good video. The thing that really was hard for me was working hard and watching the government and insurance companies making more than me. Another thing to watch is not letting the business out grow you. As my projects became bigger and more complex I had to bring on help. They take away from what you as an artist can do. I often wonder how much of a better artist I could have become with out the "help". I retired, but, am still creating. I just give my creations away so I don't have to deal with the government and insurance companies and can work when I feel like it.

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

I understand. Gotta keep doing what you love! 🙌🏽

[@101R34]

Vitamin JD! I so needed this this week, but I have found it on a Magical Saturday, and you have boosted my creative spirit even higher. Wishing you every success!

[@beccaturner8834]

Thank you ❤

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

♥️

[@bento.duarte]

Thank you, thank you !!!!!! 🤩 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@GemmaSampsonArt]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing so much valuable information ❤

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Anytime :)

[@suzannemarshall7458]

Such an excellent informative video about the realities of an artist ‘s real life. Thank you!!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

You are so welcome!

[@alex-ander-13]

Thank you very much Junior!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Anytime 🙏🏽

[@sheenaduncan5839]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience ❤️ thank you!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Great information. Thanks for this!!

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Thanks bro, just trying to spread the knowledge

[@derroj2]

Thanks I needed this

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Anytime 🙏🏽

[@ax7su954]

Thank you for the video and advices🙏🌟

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Anytime!

[@liothomasart]

Valid points, you forgot a bunch but it’s fine, great video. I subscribed to support a fellow painter 👨🏾‍🎨🇫🇷

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Thanks man!

[@lukev_youtube]

Thanks for letting us know this ❤❤❤

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

Of course bro! hope it helps

[@khemetbey803]

I think utilizing AI, i.e. Chat GPT, can be useful for creating schedules and gathering information in whatever area that might seem daunting. Awesome video, very informative, well thought out, and sincere. I look forward to my transition to being a self employed artist in the future. I am learning to observe and duplicate the same structure as my current occupation.

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

I agree and you’re welcome. Hope this helps in your journey 🙌🏽

[@khemetbey803]

@@JuniorDesignsArt Definitely 🙏🏿💪🏿🤴🏿

[@VeronicaKornegay-dk4sn]

I'm just starting my art journey & I'm here in Raleigh. Need a coach

[@JuniorDesignsArt]

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