Over 40?Time to Show up & Sell your Art

[@janiedeklerk3114]

Thank you Paula. I've been waiting for someone now for 5 months to build my website but to no avail. You mention etsy and that is what I'm going to do. I am 70 and love to paint. All the best to everybody with your sales!!!

[@paulamcgurdy]

Good for you! Wishing you all the best ✨

[@robotomato13]

I just turned 40 and feeling lost. I needed to hear this❤ thank you ❤

[@paulamcgurdy]

Glad you found it helpful ✨

[@JOHNOGRADY-un2ft]

I’m 60,only been painting for one year,love it!. Great thank you 😊

[@paulamcgurdy]

That’s wonderful to hear John! Keep going 👍

[@scarlettskies100]

I just turned 62 and took up painting whilst waiting for a hip operation about 18 months ago ...I've had my op and I'm still painting because I love the whole creative process ...more power to you @johnogrady

[@paulamcgurdy]

@@scarlettskies100 Keep it up 👏👏

[@renee8118]

Very inspiring and encouraging, thank you! About a month ago I started an instagram to share my art and build some online presence. Very scary! As I am very introverted and putting myself out there is so not in my nature 😅. It is slow going, but I do have hopes for the future. Besides that, the struggles and thought-processes in your video are very recognizable! Oh, and I just turned 40. It’s never too late 😊

[@paulamcgurdy]

This is great to hear! As a fellow introvert I completely understand m. Keep going, consistency is key, all the best Paula ✨

[@geeksngears]

Thank you so much. 50 years old artist here, trying to make a come back to illustration after a long pause. We get this!

[@paulamcgurdy]

So glad it resonated 💫

[@nimble_and_kind]

I'm 43 and just started having the insanely strong urge to paint. I've been painting like crazy. I don't even care if it's good or bad, it's just coming out of the ether, my brain and onto paper. Your art is beautiful!

[@paulamcgurdy]

That's brilliant to hear! We all make bad art at some stage, be it good or bad it's wonderful creativity and it's great you're following your intuition

[@LSCraftyCreations]

I’m 56 and I needed to see this thank you so much!

[@paulamcgurdy]

So glad to hear it resonated x

[@thomashuntarts]

51 here, and exactly what I needed to hear today... I just needed to hear an honest voice with a true message to keep me on track. Thank you!

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks Thomas, keep going 👍

[@AuloriasArt]

Thank you for the encouragement! I've spent the year preparing to sell my work in January for the first time. I now have only a couple of months left to finish paintings, do all the logistical planning, register my business, get permits, etc. I'm getting increasingly excited and nervous as January approaches. My hope is to paint full time in a few years. I am currently a full time teacher. All the preparation has been so much fun but now I'm starting to get a bit anxious about making this work financially. I'm putting my best foot forward, but we'll see what happens I guess. :)

[@paulamcgurdy]

This sounds fantastic, you’re moving in the right direction 👏👏 Wishing you lots of success with it. I’m working on something exciting for artists who find selling a challenge so keep an eye out 💫

[@WatercolorKari]

Happy sigh... 😊 Binge watching your content this morning while I have a little time before work. How refreshing and encouraging you are!! 💖

[@paulamcgurdy]

Aww what a lovely message, thank you, so glad you’re here 💫

[@clarebondart]

Such a great encouraging video! It is so true that many of the limitations we place on ourselves are self imposed.

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks so much Clare, so glad you found it helpful ✨

[@stewartwhittier3455]

Thanks Paula! I've been an advocate for on line sales since the late '90s and to the present. Helping others over the years by writing for them and encouraging them to put their stories out there. Ironically, I'm the worst at taking my own advice! (nervous laugh...). The shoemaker's kids have no shoes thing I suppose. Either way, way to go, your words are so true! I've seen so many successes over the years by people doing just what you are telling us to do here. Thank you and keep going!

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks for the encouraging message Stewart, really appreciate it!

[@DamosCreativeStudio]

Thanks for the great message, what you said is what I need to go, get out of the dreaded comfort zone and get my work out there, in my mind, I've got some of the best looking work (haha we all say that about our work right?), and that will become more clear on my channel soon, I'm a great painter, but a crap marketer, I wouldn't know how to market Ford merch to Ford lovers, so that's what I need to work on, once I've got that mastered, everything else should fall into place, thanks for the message 🙂

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks for your message. The comfort zone is a tempting place to stay stuck. Keep moving forward with small steps & you’ll look back and see the growth. I’m working on something exciting for artists who find selling a challenge so keep an eye out 💫 All the best with your creative pursuits

[@lindahallstrandwarnstad4875]

I don't have a KZbin channel but post my art on Instagram and a few other websites. I have been contacted several times by "buyers" who turn out to likely be scammers. I blocked them when i got suspicious. How do you avoid them? They say they are interested but when the payment is due something happens and they try to make me pay for a fee or something similar. I'm afraid i'll start doubting buyers who actually are interested for real

[@paulamcgurdy]

I’ve had this experience too Linda. You’re doing the right thing to block, I no longer engage and have a pretty good idea of the wording that is used. I always direct people to my website & if they’re genuine they’ll purchase there. Don’t let it put you off. All the best x

[@kaystill3843]

Me too! I'd like to see a video on this topic.

[@kaystill3843]

Nobody has stated their Biggest Fear? I have a Facebook Page only. I too get scammers and men that are creapy obsessed.lol. im 55yo. My fear is... Underselling my prices. But plan to put my artwork in frames. I bought a mitter saw. Just need to find room in my tiny narrow art studio. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@paulamcgurdy]

Ignore the scammers & block 👍 Pricing work is a big topic, I think you have to price in where you’re energetically able to believe in that price. Underselling your art can be harmful long term. Look at similar artists and see where the balance is for you.

[@bamboostalker]

Beautiful video. Lovely message and i love your process.

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your kind words & glad it’s an encouragement ✨

[@amandacorrigan9279]

I loved watching you in your studio!

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks a mil Amanda, delighted you enjoyed it!

[@margarettee1380]

Amazing painting. Wow! ❤

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks so much

[@IridianaVianey]

Muy inspirador, gracias por compartir!

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thank you & thanks for watching!

[@tjwrightquilts]

As a art quilt pattern designer your message really resonates with me. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@paulamcgurdy]

You are so welcome! So glad it resonated xx

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

very inspiring!!!!!!!! !thank you

[@paulamcgurdy]

You are so welcome!

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

Fantastic vid, Thank you for this Gem of an upload ❤❤❤. Best wishes to yourself,loved ones and fellow viewers.

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks for the encouragement, much appreciated ✨

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

@@paulamcgurdy My pleasure, just found your channell it's a pleasure to watch, Thank you.

[@ephemera...]

Thanks for your video.❤

[@paulamcgurdy]

You're welcome 😊

[@tamerajones6470]

Thank you very much from Texas

[@paulamcgurdy]

You’re so welcome, thanks for watching 💫

[@rodart1945]

thank you

[@paulamcgurdy]

You’re so welcome 😊

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

I began to know I was an artist when I started saying, ”I’m an artist.”

[@paulamcgurdy]

Yes, completely agree with this 👏

[@Karlena_Lewin_Studio]

Great video keep posting

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks so much Karlena

[@johndoran1324]

The Irish ☘️ are the best at art

[@paulamcgurdy]

🤩🇮🇪💚

[@judithwilliams5773]

I’ll be 76 in a few months and this looks good to me. I’ve spent the last month trying to set up online stores etc and find my lack of technical skills is really holding me back. How do you find the actual filming and editing?

[@paulamcgurdy]

That sounds great, well done! The filming is the easy part, the editing I’m still learning 💫

[@Electricdawn64]

I'm 60. Was recently nearly scammed by a so called potential buyer. It has totally put me off. I'm looking for a gallery now.

[@paulamcgurdy]

So sorry to hear this put you off

[@jacks2222]

Hi Paula, I just found your channel and loving all the helpful information 🙏🏼 What type of paint are you using to get that depth of colour? It's beautiful

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thanks so much, so glad to hear this! 😊 I’m using acrylics… currently working with a brand called Amsterdam. Hope that helps

[@agnetahallberg9845]

Perhaps you should link your homepage and Instagram account, so customers can find your art? It would be nice ❤

[@paulamcgurdy]

Thank you, That's a good idea!