ARTIST ADVICE Pricing Artwork, Marketing & Art Supplies | Katie Jobling Art

[@livzyful]

I am 70 and have been painting for 2 years tho very creative all my life. I'm impressed with your healthy approach to your art and find that pretty exceptional in one so young. I am on board with all you say . Thanks for your videos... they're a pleasure.

[@KatieJobling]

Aww that so kind of you to say, thank you. Thanks for your support and great to hear you've been painting! ✨

[@adelegilesart]

Cant stop looking at that painting in the background. its beautiful!

[@KatieJobling]

Aww thank you! It was a commissioned piece 😊

[@rachelcoloradomy3kidz778]

I agree! So so beautiful ❤️ please do a lesson on the painting behind You 👍😘2/21/2020

[@Joanna-id8zc]

Hi Katie, thank you for your lovely honest advice. You are talking about things that we all worry about but it's encouraging to see that other people do have these fears too. Your videos are so refreshingly from the heart.

[@GhettoHipster]

I just stumbled on your page. I’m just starting to get into painting and I just wanted to say I live your channel!

[@bella-cf4rb]

You seriously have such a peaceful calming voice. I love it. lol Im sure that sounds strange but it's very relaxing

[@KatieJobling]

Aww you're very kind, thank you!

[@therealmarintiaescobedo]

Katie, you are just fabulous. You are much, much wiser than most people your age would be. I had to subscribe to your channel for the simple reason that you are honest and a breath of fresh air. Keep it up, girl! May you be blessed with immense success in all that you do.

[@annevart7711]

I was just searching for these type of video , perfect, Thank you

[@ezenami]

I agree about using crap supplies to learn and practice. Better supplies don't make you a better artist - practice does. On the other hand however, I will say that if you can afford to use good supplies, you should. The difference is night and day. And if you can't afford good stuff but you do want to sell your work - buy student grade, but choose only colors with good light-fastness rating and acid free paper or other surfaces. Years ago I used to be cheap and only use artist grade supplies for my studio work and play around with whatever when i sketched and traveled... until one day I was doing watercolor flower sketches in botanical gardens and i ended up with a crowd gathering around me and people wanting to buy those sketches on the spot. And there I was with cheapo paper that's warping and non perm Alizarin crimson and other cheapo student colors which I knew for a fact would burn out and fade within a year. I felt so bad! Since then I only use good supplies for everything, because one thing this experience taught me was that one person's doodle is a glorious work of art and a thing to treasure for another! And I want to always be able to sell to even just give away as gifts the things I create, and i want the receiver to be able to enjoy them for a really long time. p.s. Thanks for all the great videos :) You have an awesome channel :)

[@KatieJobling]

Yes I completely agree with you. Ohh nooo that sounds like a really tricky situation. Great experience though, and thanks for sharing it with us 😀

[@tammylbuckleyhuggan]

Katie Jobling Katie you are honestly one of my favorite people to learn from everything about your presentation art and style seem to put me at ease and give me something to aspire to so thank U

[@tammylbuckleyhuggan]

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[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

yes, that's really sensible..and i still buy cheap paints to fill in the budget gaps, cuz I HAVE to have paint on hand..like air..lol. but I realized that it can be discouraging when lousy polymer and pigment load causes a poor reaction in your piece..while a bit more of an investment $ wise, same time, efforts, same hues,,,Ta Da!! satisfying!! I am hard on myself.. but I semi-jokingly say, I'm not talented enough to use cheaper paints lol ...(and get a good result)

[@astrokier]

Would you mind sharing a few brands of good water colour and acrylic supplies please? Thanks

[@reaganlinson3543]

hi! I watched one of your beach toutoral paintings and recreated it. I hope you will do more of them

[@mariakutsu5946]

yeah some of my more experienced art friend told me to price my artwork a little bit in the middle and then gradually raise the price once collectors come in. yeah pricing art work is tricky but overall thanks for your tips. ps, your chat was helpful to me painting something rn.

[@beulahbarber4526]

Thank you so very much for you wise words, you are such an inspiration....

[@bcgirl73]

Letting go and just using the good supplies is something I am just slowly getting over. I literally had stuff sitting around not being used, because I was scared I was like what is the point?! Now I've given myself permission to go crazy and not worry about it and it feels great, my work has improved because of it.

[@KatieJobling]

That's amazing! Hopefully your comment will inspire others to let go too and experience the same thing 😀 Thanks for sharing!

[@marjaxk]

Thanx for the chat and encouragement! :-)

[@yellothere5552]

I'm giggling about this! I paint draw n add to my hallway gallery!..family have loads ...there favourite places ect...give me strength to part with them.. x much love to you stay strong,!!

[@beverlyhatcher2235]

Katie, thank you for this video. It will be very helpful.

[@KatieJobling]

No worries! That's great, thank you 😊

[@genaanderson8842]

ty ty ty!! I've been binge wacthing allll of your VERY informative videos! I appreciate all the help and encouragement!

[@lauragray8234]

Katie you are doing an amazing job of juggling life and art and attempting to help others in this creative journey of life! I am 63 and was an RN in Canada, working 12 hr shifts, raising boys and feeling stressed out much of the latter part of my career. I began painting over 10 yrs ago, encouraged by my Mother who was a Quebec oil painter. I now sell my work on occasion, show regularly and love being retired and able to paint! Art to me is the missing link to balancing our lives properly. Our health is definitely improved when we can slow down and create! So this windy message is intended to encourage you to carry on your amazing path, you have all the right attitudes and values about things and I really support you ! xo Laura

[@cheryljantz9001]

I enjoyed listening to you! I’m fairly knew to the painting art world! Thank you for the advice!

[@andrewfrost8866]

I absolutely hear what you’re saying to me as a starter artist. I loved listening as you chatted. I’m subscribing right now!

[@katrinaxo2472]

This is super helpful for me. I create drawings and tutorials for people but don't really know about the earning money bit. Thank you so much 💙💙

[@saharm2454]

Thank you 🙏.. I need to watch your videos especially your chatty ones every once in a while as a reminder for me .. and we miss you

[@TimPiggott]

Absolutely loved this informal chatty style. xxx

[@KatieJobling]

Thanks! I enjoyed filming it more than others, like I'm sat for coffee with friends :) xxx

[@detrickj8006]

I dont like to paint, i just like to create nice looks things that myself, and sometimes others, can enjoy.

[@rachaelperkins.artstuff7283]

Hiya Katie, I have done a few paintings on Acrylic paper do you sell only Canvas paintings or paper paintings too? If so is there a big difference between the pricing 🤷‍♀️I have only been painting since January this year but have had a couple of people interested in purchasing and I don’t have a clue about pricing 😧

[@kj6628]

I love your channel! I am new to selling art and your tips are so helpful. Thank you for being so generous. And your art is so lovely xx

[@12hunter100]

where do you find packaging to ship your paintings

[@DEATHCHICKEN1337]

Don’t paint to sell...what about commissions?

[@esling77]

I have never heard anyone talk about the wasting paint thng and the guilt of not wanting to use but you bought it to use,, I still do that, thought I was the only one. Wow nice to know im not the only one doing that ,, TY Katie.

[@CB-kg4zt]

Done subscribed. I want to be just like you👍

[@12hunter100]

i just started painting and its fun, relaxing and i hope i get better at it. it really helps when i get anxious.

[@guichou01]

I just love your "natural way" of chating with us. Don't change! Your great.

[@snickels222]

I love listening to you. Such a lovely sweetheart and a beauty. God bless

[@KatieJobling]

Aww thank you

[@ikhouvanrosa]

Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from you

[@alinad1030]

Your art is beautiful and so are you, keep practicing happy thoughts about both

[@parineetabora9850]

So true and very inspirational Katie..much love❤

[@siancross8675]

I have that mug! Loved it so much I bought 2 - one for work and one for home. Especially love the little flowers at the bottom of the mug that you only see when you finish your tea! ☕️

[@kapalua7]

Can you do a totoral how to paint the painting behind you

[@rich9189]

nothing wrong with starting out with cheaper products, but i have found that i use less paint with some of the better quality brands. nothing wrong in copying. the Beatles started as a cover band, copied other people song writing stiles, but were not afraid to do there own thing and changed the world. learn the rules to brake the rules. don't feed the trolls. help them to feed them selves. Katie your art is wonderful. how long did it take to be where you are?

[@gillmahoney4742]

helpful I have struggled to find outlets now we have moved to Italy. Italians seem to think they have done it big time dont need to anymore.

[@ArtbyLysa]

This came at a very good time for me. typically I like to paint animals or nature but recently I thought I'd try painting an inanimate object. so I painted a splashing glass of red wine just to see if I could get the glass to look realistic. I posted a pic on my Instagram and Facebook and people swooned over it. I had friends literally fighting over one piece 😂 So i decided to make a couple more...and before I knew it, it began to feel like work and I really started to hate it! I am still getting wine glass requests but like you said, I can't paint with the intent to sell. I realized if that's my intention then it no longer gives me that feeling of freedom, peace, and pure happiness that I get when I paint from the heart. Instead of getting lost in my art, I began getting frustrated and resentful! So thank you so much for posting this!!!!😚😚😚😚 From now on I'm painting strictly for ME☺

[@KatieJobling]

I'm so glad! Well done with your success it's amazing to hear 😊 Unfortunately it can take the joy and experimentation away. Thanks for your comment and support, it means so much! ✨

[@ArtbyLysa]

Katie Jobling Thank you. You have helped me tremendously. I dream of one day being an artist full time and your videos are so uplifting and inspiring. I'm a long ways from being able yo paint full time. But I your videos help keep me motivated. So thank you!!

[@brianna_d2000]

Couldn’t u make copies of the first painting and print them on canvases? That way they all have the same painting

[@danawalker4149]

Thank you so much! I love your notes, and perspective, and honesty! You are so inspiring!

[@PeterChorao]

lovely chat, you make great videos and artwork!

[@dionisoaps5100]

my god!the painting behind you is amazing!i believe most of us would be glad if you could make a tutorial.

[@IoanaAn]

Hi :) I agree with your points and definitely with stop bullying yourself, you are the first person who needs to be kind and encouraging towards you. I wonder about the art supplies when it comes to selling a painting, especially about good vs cheap quality paint: I heard that cheap paint doesn't last long, that sun also discolors it... So I am wondering if selling art made with cheap paint is not considered selling a bad product. Should the price then reflect the fact that the art they are buying will not last forever? or should the buyers be advised to hang the painting on a wall where there is no direct sunlight? I am all up for buying cheap and student quality supplies when practicing and sketching, but I am not sure about it otherwise. I would like to know your and other artists' opinion.

[@KatieJobling]

If I'm practising I'm happy to use cheaper paint. But if I'm going to be selling a painting I will use more expensive materials that I know will last and be good quality. Art should never be up in direct sunlight, no matter the paint 😀👍🏻

[@ruthefialkiewicz4417]

Thanks for your input and views they are helpful. I love your paintings!

[@katrinaxo2472]

Ruthe Fialkiewicz same so pretty 💚💚

[@KevlarOxyTheARTofVideoGames]

Hi Katie, a fellow UK based artist here, but of the digital kind. I have recently been painting again (and really enjoying it) and been watching your videos (very good by the way... many thanks), and I was wondering if you could do a video about your prints. What company do you use? Do you bulk order? How do you feel about printing your work? What is the quality like? How do you make the costs work (I started looking, and its not cheap). It's a bit of a minefield :). I would love to see that. Take care and thanks for all your hard work.

[@reagan9604]

Omg she kinda looks like Luna love good! lol (from Harry Potter)

[@liasalt5603]

That was a good video👍🏻

[@missgreendayfan]

You remind me of Evanna Lynch a bit, specially the calming way you talk :) love your artwork! And thanks for the advice.

[@laurenjohnson6560]

Great video and tips! I'm kind of stuck in that area of needed a bit more confidence and a push to keep pursuing art as a career. This was a very helpful video because it validated some things I was thinking and also made me realize I am capable of creating unique art without compromising my worth or artistic integrity. Keep up the great videos and artwork!! 😙😙

[@KatieJobling]

Yay that's sooo amazing to hear! It makes me so glad to make this video if I know it's helped even just one out there 😊👍🏻

[@christinebell2294]

I'm 66 and only started painting one year ago.All my paintings are stored in boxes.My Daughter advised me to sell them but they are paintings that I have copied from KZbin.I can't find the inspiration to paint my own paintings.I use Watercolour/Acrylic.I love your tutorials.Thankyou x

[@marziamusetti8412]

It's so easy to feel the love and the struggles that you put in your artworks. It's very important for all of us to remember your kind words. Lot of love!❤

[@julielai1964]

Pls make a tutorial of the painting behind you!!

[@joannecarroll5504]

see below where she has answered this for someone else :)

[@nancybodkin1160]

Hi Katie, This video made me cry towards the end when you talk about putting your work down. I do it every day, although my family and even the public say I am very talented. I am working on being more positive and confident about my work. I admire you so very much as well as your work. I started painting 2 yrs ago and you were the 1st video I watched. I have painted many of your paintings too. Just last week I painted your wisteria painting. At 1st when I started painting it I said to myself, "it looks like I painted a bunch of blotches on a canvas! I know thats what people will say.Why does Katie's look so beautiful!" Right then I said to my self- I really don't care I'm painting this how I feel and I will keep it. I won't even show anyone! When I finished it, I feel it came out beautiful. The same thing happened with your peony painting. I painted it last year and it came out horrible. I practice peonies at least once a day because thats my favorite flower an I say 1 day I will get it the way like it, so I painted the peony again a couple weeks ago and it came out ok. Not the best but I will keep trying! I want to thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us and thank you for inspiring me and teaching me so much! Stay sweet and kind.

[@imiburrell5694]

whenever I watch your videos I always get so excited and motivated to do some art :))

[@KatieJobling]

Thats SO awesome to hear! :)

[@cloverhoney6203]

I love this video! Thank you! I am glad to know that you have had the same struggles as the rest of us!!!

[@Cheepcreeper]

I love art and love hearing your videos while drawing or painting truly an inspiration to me a million thanks for what you do!!

[@deb4053]

Great advice Katie! Thanks so much 🙏. Funny thing….I started out painting this iron garden gate full of vines and roses that morphed into a 👿 👺 monster. I was getting frustrated but I loved my 🎨 palette so much, so I attacked the monster and morphed it into a colorful abstract, the composition didn’t make much sense but the colors made me happy! Best advice, just keep painting! Thanks again, love your positivity!

[@Zapa-pd6sw]

Amazing 👍🏼 great job Katie 🎨🖌️ love you 💓💓💓

[@tanyaratti]

I’ve done watercolour pet portraits and it is shockingly stressful. I usually paint two, so double handling. I put so much pressure on myself to get it right. I over critique it and it makes me so edgy. Much happier painting florals and birds etc as this is for me. If I sell any, well that’s great… I can buy more paint 😀

[@azzuparis]

Being scared of pricey art supplies it's something I've experienced. It's not always easier to get over it but I'm now at that point where I just use it and it's more fun. Also learning about marketing it's such a long process and I'd love just to sell a piece without even thinking about it but obviously it is not possible lol. Thank you for this video, Katie. It's so interesting and useful 😍😍😍

[@Seth22x]

In my opinion, I think you should undersell your work at the very start. When you eventually increase prices, it could be an incentive for potential buyers to purchase your work now before it gets even more expensive. If you start higher and then drop lower, it could cause potential customers to simply wait until you might drop even lower.

[@perseuslove1335]

We out here. Thanks for the advice. I needed an unbiased opinion to say “Don’t undersell your work/self”.

[@Inkjourney]

Anyone tell you that you remind them of Luna Lovegood? I love listening to you. Have sat down with a notepad and taken tons of notes. What did you do before you started full time work as an artist? I am teaching currently until I can move into more permanent art work.

[@perseuslove1335]

“Get something, maybe a snack.” Me in bed chugging ramen: 👁🍜👌🏻👁

[@soft_threads]

If you don't mind me asking you can you please make a video on how to get commission work and thank you so much for sharing this video it was really helpful.

[@mandyturner8703]

Thanks so much for the great info!! Love your videos!!!❤

[@lornahilbelink5998]

Thank you for your video tea side chat, it was just what needed to hear. I too paint and I enjoy all your informational videos. Love your art work!

[@athifasaleem8406]

Important Question , do we have to pay for our website (to make it or for anything else) like we does on etsy . Please help me , can anybody reply to me fast

[@Antank8]

Please don't ever delete this. Its amazing

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Dear Katie, I'm listening to your Utube and just love all your ideas, had to stop in the middle of this one to tell you that. Thank you!

[@SeminoleArt]

Thanks for sharing! I love your channel and work💖

[@silviafernandaa.5058]

How to tell the worth price of my creation ? Not so cheap, not so expensive . 'Cause I do what I love, but can't put a price yet on it.

[@lilliangraham9850]

I really liked the art piece sitting behind you and I love your nail polish ,very beautiful

[@ariannacassandra.studios]

she's giving me Luna feels from harry potter

[@vika5062]

Hi Katie, you remind me of Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter, and I absolutely love it! Also thank you for the lovely video!

[@tc3official]

Thanks for your videos, you hit some really good points!

[@cecilegonnevictoria7508]

Thanks im,discovering your videos its very interesting.

[@ellesnyder942]

You don't have to state what you plan to tell us- that's in the title. Just dive in.

[@artformenow9257]

Just found your channel and love your honesty and I can relate!

[@rachelcoloradomy3kidz778]

2/21/20 I feel so blessed by you and your channel 😘

[@patschmidt6507]

This video is so helpful and encouraging

[@AvidAbstractions]

Thank you very much for your generous advice! I'm just starting out and this was really great help!

[@patiencewalters877]

Just jumped into the pool with creative artists.....I am having so much fun....Love that painting in the background...... Thanks for the advice.....

[@ArtfromWonderland]

I really like your videos 💕😃💕 Breath of fresh air ✨ Thank you for your generous and transparent sharing, it is much appreciated 😍😍

[@emilyharris1989]

I enjoyed watching this - I don't have any arty friends to talk to about these topics so it was reassuring to hear some of your points about self criticism and comparing yourself to others, I'm definitely guilty of both! Thanks for sharing x

[@joannecarroll5504]

All excellent & valid points, a very well done video .. . One effect that underpricing has, which people don't realise, is that underpricing makes it appear that you are worth 'only that much'. Another is when people see artists churning out product (rather than well-conceived original art) priced at 'only that much', & you too, price quality work at 'only that much'; through the magic of communication, this also becomes the reduced price that they expect to pay everyone else who has deservedly priced their work realistically. This also contributes to the perspective of those supposed 'buyers' who try to haggle over very fairly priced art - bringing us back to their belief that you are worth 'only that much'.

[@gailwillson3788]

Hello Katie. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work! It's fabulous!! I began my art lessons in High School and focused on value drawings. I'm now almost 54 years old and that part of my life got left behind. Working, raising my children, etc. just life in general can get in our way. I have been designing and handcrafting Jewelry and Home Décor for 4 years now selling at Craft Shows and Facebook. I have wanted to learn how to paint for a long time. I am confident in my jewelry skills, however, I wanted to expand the Home Décor part of Home Spun Charm. I decided to give painting a go and see where it leads me. I have ordered my supplies and am beside myself for them to get here. I began this journey a week ago and it was one of your tutorials that inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and artwork for the world to see what is possible when you put your mind to it. Gail Willson

[@monicalynne4306]

Hi Katie! I love your videos and I am learning because of it. Anyways, can you please recreate Vincent Van Gogh's The Starry Night? I would love that. Thank you and have a wonderful day *hugs*

[@armadilloross]

Absolutely love your videos! This advice is priceless!. Love it. No limits. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KatieJobling]

Thanks so much!

[@maskedinsights1]

Dear Katie :) I love your paintings and your videos. Im not any professional artist, its a hobby for me to paint. Could you please help me, pricing my art? By having a look at it? I'd really appreciate your help.

[@rhondamagee7459]

I am so like you when it comes to criticism. I was raised in a very negative home, where everything that I did was not liked, everything, and still feel these negative feelings. Very unsure of my art, pick everything that I paint apart. When I do like what I've painted, drew, clay work...etc. I feel proud, when this "someone" sees this piece, likes it... I'm only then, liking it totally myself. I have a question, to put to u...I finished a piece, just this last week, showed him... he cut it to fit it in a frame. This was for my son! I was heartbroken and was crying, I know cry baby. What would you have done???

[@reganade7518]

I'm going into AP Studio Art in my 11th grade year (I'm not sure how that translates into UK terms but it's the year before my last year of High School) and my focus is in the 2D medium. My closer friends are doing 3D so I'm kinda alone with some art snobs. I'm super into weird surrealist art and everyone else only does realism. I'm not saying painting realism makes anyone a snob, these people just happen to be snobs that focus on realism. I am absolutely terrified that the other 2D students are going to hate my art and tear me to shreds. My teacher even said that critiques are going to be a little more difficult for me cause they most likely won't understand some of my work. Ever since he said that I've been restricting the "weirdness" of my art and posting it on my social media. I got much better responses from my more realistic art compared to my other work. But the thing is, I hated all of the art that I restricted myself on... Long story short I have no idea what to do and I'm very scared my classmates will think I'm utterly mental when they look at my gallery...

[@kanupriya9434]

Hey Katie...I am just starting to muster up the courage to 'be myself' in artistic expression... Your video was very helpful!! You are inspiring and a very beautiful soul...

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

goodness, you are expressing, nearly verbatim, so many moments, ''beliefs'', thoughts, i have around and during the creating of my art-work , my heartwork.... my experience and awareness!! cool; that encourages me to believe the possibilities are real . you are inspiring me :) being an introvert is only a hindrance in the marketing and selling..it is a block.. btw, new Sub.. thank you!!

[@zoemcneilly]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. I’ve only watched a few but found them really inspiring. Thanks for sharing your knowledge/experience/advice 😊

[@gigawatt01]

Thank you for being so honest and open and sharing how you feel/think. Its nice to know I'm not the only person who feels those ways sometimes! The self criticism can be really hard to push away, but I have found that. Cbt is very good for that. I love that you drink tea 😄😄I'm from Ireland and I drink about 10 cups a day 😄😄

[@nadiayoshioka]

Omg ur just like me liked the video 👍🏻

[@Rexxthespecialist]

I really have to like the video, because don’t like to see the 666 number Lol 😂

[@mariakapatos9545]

You are just a sweetheart, and loved your chatty morning over a cuppa and good advise given, just a point from me, when I paint I paint to make me happy this is my soul food.....and it's so great when someone buys your painting and feels the energy and love it was created with. Much love to you and stay blessed xx