Starting an Art Career in 2020 from NOTHING - $0 TO $100K/YEAR!

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[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

What other questions do you have about growing a successful art career? 🥰💕 I hope you guys enjoy the video!

[@bumblebee3040]

there is one question i want to ask you...did you took art classes?...i mean m an artist as well but not that good...i dont know if i should join classes or not..i need your opinion??...i m your biggest fan😍😍😍😍 ...

[@retyuuywere7357]

Can you do Taylor Swift portrait tutorial?

[@muskansharma466]

Can you please also explain how to make a career in art other than youtube and courses..... please

[@AHylianWarrior]

I'd also like any explanation as to how to make a career out of it away from youtube. KZbin just isn't as viable for new artists like it used to be even a few years ago.

[@shaonlisanyal]

How do you compose pictures? Pls guide

[@JojanVlogt]

I think it's important to note that 5 years ago there was a lot less competition on KZbin for artists, so growing your audience was easier.

[@SauerGustavo]

@MR PEEVES maybe? are you iidding? kkkkk attractive females can sell bath water and make a fortune....

[@berika6]

I disagree. Good art content will find the audience.

[@bobbylawsen9638]

@Popcorn Unicorn Too bad you're wrong.

[@pewpewcat7679]

@@berika6 not necessarily. For instance I've been researching some art supplies I'm looking into getting and the most detailed review with information none of the other big name youtubers had was the one with the least views. Quality does not always make it in the end. There is also a good bit of luck involved and many other factors. I've seen quite a few art youtubers where I though to myself how is it that they don't have more subscribers? Same on the other hand there are a few big art youtubers where I honestly can't understand why their following is so huge especially when compared to some of those aforementioned smaller youtubers, who [subjectively] make better quality videos. But this is something that could be argued about all day long. All I'm saying is just because it's good content doesn't mean you will definitely make it. That is certainly not the case.

[@berika6]

PewPewCat Yes, what I meant was this. I enjoy a lot of content made by art youtubers with fewer subscribers. They found us so they are finding their audiences.

[@FernandaSomenauer]

Funny to see your video on a moment when I'm drawing and painting every single day, despite being an almost 40yo factory worker in Japan (which allowed me to buy a lot of the colored pencils and papers I would only dream in Brazil). And the last week I've made a drawing of a beautiful cat I found on Instagram and tagged the photographer,, now the owners of my model want me to send the drawing to Europe. Might be the second drawing I sell in a whole life of drawing for fun, but studying hard as if it was my main career. Love your videos and you art. So inspiring. Love from Japan.

[@trueconsumer6]

Your comment inspired me! Hope, like coronavirus is contagious. 😉

[@Wolfy39565]

U are so lucky to live in Japan. 😊🥰

[@brunosinga]

@@trueconsumer6 ??

[@ShaniTheBurningTree]

I’m so excited for you! We can do this!

[@kansaitraveler]

Fernanda Somenauer Garcia I’m in Japan too!

[@donnawalter3061]

Ah kirsty I remember the early days, how you worked hard in your bedroom, not much room to work with but you made it work with the tools you had. You deserve your success you've achieved, as you worked so hard, and still you keep amazing me on how well your doing, you have fantastic business sense too, always coming up with new ideas. Proud of you sweetheart 🥰😘😘

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thanks mum 🥰💕

[@DARKGORZ]

I'm about to cry; I wish I had listened to my Mom when she told me to keep drawing... She's been passed for almost four years now...

[@slvva]

@@DARKGORZ It's never too late to be yourself.

[@yashny]

@@DARKGORZ you can start right now if you choose (day one) otherwise you will always think "one day I'll be ready and do it" and it will take a lot longer or never happen. I wish you all the best.

[@donnawalter3061]

@@DARKGORZ it's never to late to start your drawing, if it makes you happy then you should do it. I'm sorry to hear your mums passed, but I'm sure she would have been proud of you no matter what you chose to do in life. The most important thing now is do what makes you happy 😊

[@g-ot7573]

I've been thinking about this for the past two months. The world is telling me something haha

[@isaniart]

g-ot7 Go for it! What’s your Instagram?

[@pinkyprabhadev]

Me too!!😅

[@dms2331]

I been thinking about it for one year now

[@Wolfy39565]

Good luck!

[@Fragile_Memories]

I've been thinking about it for a while as well haha

[@thaliaroman3650]

I've been trying to start my art career for more than 2 years. I draw everyday, keep improving and I feel stuck. Its taken me 2 years to get to 65 followers on Instagram and have barely made any sales. People always say it takes time. But it's really discouraging when you see others get success 3x faster.

[@naznaart]

Try liking other people's art under hashtags and the recent tab, then more people will see your page and it's more likely they'll follow x

[@amariah922]

Follow art pages that post different artists works, there are people interested in art, maybe follow some of them and interact with them. Also try to always use hatags related to your content , and also try participating in art challenges like #drawthisinyourstyle or #inktober

[@0nepotential]

I just looked up your Instagram, scrolling through your feed I can see you get more likes on your finished portrait paintings. Not sure if it’s your art style but most of your posts looks unfinished. Your definitely improving on your art but your not quite there yet. Keep working on your portrait paintings and try posting more finished work. 👍👍👍

[@iikii5903]

Don’t get discouraged girlll and never compare yourself to others cause everyone’s different. The key to being successful starts with believing in in yourself. Pour your heart in every art that you create and have confidence in every post you make because hardwork means absolutely nothing if you don’t even believe in yourself ❤️❤️ yes your art may need improvement and more time but while improving just remember to tell yourself that one day all of that will pay off ❤️

[@kevinvasquez7881]

Think outside the box

[@pinkmuffin9842]

I love this channel so much. You are providing so much information for free. I learned drawing through your videos (still improving) and now I'm gonna learn how to make a little side-income from it (maybe even more). I'm still in school but honestly: The first thing I will do once I receive my first payment (in about half a year) I will subscribe to your patreon (and to skillshare but that's unimportant to this). Please keep up providing quality information for free, it is a great help for us people who can't afford art school.

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Thank you so much for posting this video Kirsty! I am so grateful for all of the helpful videos you create on KZbin. I love your channel and you are so inspirational to not only me but so many other artists. I have been struggling growing my art business and holding down other multiple jobs at the same time. It's been so disheartening at times and I've nearly given up SO many times, but I've kept pushing through and I'm finally seeing results! I'm hoping that with time, developing my skills, and continuing to grow I may one day be really successful with my business. You give me so much hope that this can be possible 💜💜

[@richadubey8941]

I was so afraid to start my youtube channel for intricate paper cutting art and was contemplating to start it since forever..thanks for your guidance and I will do use whatever I have to start my channel..Love from India..🙏❤️

[@Gothikah]

this is actually really motivating, thanks!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Glad to hear it 💕

[@MeiJustMei]

I felt like this was really genuine and well-presented advice that came from the heart. I can tell you want to help your audience and have their best interests in mind which makes me love you so much

[@yoyoissleepy1175]

this is very inspiring. I'm a 17 year old A level student who wants to start making art videos, probably just for fun for now but that may change, but I don't know where to start or rather I'm too scared to. This viewed was a huge eye opener that it doesn't matter how you start, as long as you do. Thank you so much ❤

[@michaelparry1383]

Kirsty, It is a goal for anyone creating art to leave their 'day job' and work with art full time. You have moved into doing art as a full time job - that is great. You achieved that goal. Now do you ever feel that working with your art as a full time obligation sometimes get in the way of your personal creative time. Sometimes we can get what we wish for and then burn out trying to keep up the expected pace. All this is great information on starting and I know all will appreciate what you say.

[@SunshineCatwoman]

Kirsty - I love to see your parents' comments on your videos. It's so sweet, and I'm sure their encouragement means the world to you.

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

Ahhh I love this, Kirsty, thank you so much for posting this. I've been so inspired by all of your videos to start my own KZbin journey and improve my art. I'm super excited. ♥ This was really helpful.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

OpalArt that’s great to hear! Good luck with our channel 🥰

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

@@KirstyPartridgeArt Thank you! :) Your channel has been so great for me

[@jacquelinebeaulac1235]

I love your use of both the watercolor and pencils, this looks so lovely! And thank you so much for all the advice for creating a business. This is exactly what I’ve needed. ❤️

[@fammue]

Wow, this was so encouraging. Kirsty, thank you so much. For years I have struggled with my perfectionism and it has always stopped me from actually starting an art career because I was comparing myself with others and it was so discouraging. I was also afraid of so many things, especially failures. So as of today I have come a long way and launched my site of fb and insta a few days ago! The most significant thought for me personally was "You don't have to be perfect and the best artist in the world to make money with your art. Art doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, it never will! We all learn through our 'happy little accidents'." -Kirsty/Bob

[@SarahMorgan-eo7yy]

Hello how are you im a Digital curator as long as you have drawing and lovely arts then we can work together im a Digital curator and we can use your art works for Nfts which will profit both you and I if your interested then let's work together

[@checilart]

I love everything you said. I always wanted to improve my drawing and eventually make this my full time career. I was a substitute teacher for about five months, it was a very demanding job, of course I was grateful because it paid my bills and supported my family but somehow I felt empty. I did not have the time to draw, I felt I lost that huge part of my self for five months without using my art materials and creating an artwork. Thank you for this video, it gave me ideas. Hugs and kisses from the Philippines 🇵🇭 ♥️

[@HirenMistryArt]

👍

[@legacygirl721]

Thank you so much! I struggle with getting started because im such a perfectionist and I want things to look professional. But I know the better way to approach it is just get started and grow along the way.

[@sierralamontana2857]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I have been so inconsistent in posting videos because I feel like they just arent good enough to be seen. Even when I am excited about a project, the thought of posting a video of it gives me anxiety because I know I can do better if I just keep practicing. But then that anxiety keeps me from posting/practicing! I'm new to the digital art scene and didnt even know i could post my traditional art by taking videos with my phone! This video gave me so much motivation, thank you again.

[@HerArtnThoughts]

Thank you a lot for sharing your experience! It's like having someone taking your hand and showing you how everything works. It makes it much easier for us beginners who want to get started.

[@Calibizaro]

Thank for this video! It's extremely encouraging, and I love how you really just want to encourage people to stretch out and share. You are the bomb!

[@stephanieseahorse7931]

I thought this was how to start an art career not a KZbin channel.

[@0nepotential]

The title should have been worded better.

[@0nepotential]

Shreyas Misra true but she could have been more specific

[@peterc3619]

Good luck getting word of your art out to the world without social media. KZbin and Instagram are the easiest and best ways to start a career in art. Without social media, how will you sell and showcase your art? Through galleries and word of mouth? Haha! Good luck with that

[@HirenMistryArt]

👍

[@ShaniTheBurningTree]

Right!

[@annagraceartist9291]

I feel that now there are more polished and established artists on KZbin than there was 5-10 years ago, but I still think everyone has a slightly different artist voice so you can still find your place here.

[@artbymeema-abstractart593]

Thanks Kirsty for the information. It's really informative for the artist who are starting out.

[@jenniferryburnsart8598]

Thank you for this encouragement. I want to get started with an art career. The main takeaway I got from this is to just do it and get started with what I have. I have a few thoughts about where I would like it to go but I don’t need to get bogged down with that. I just need to start somewhere. I have been thinking about starting the last few months. Just started drawing again to see if I still could (I’m 43 ☺️) and put them on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter too. Thanks and I look forward to your next video.

[@crizramos]

As someone who has started a youtube art channel last year and stopped painting and making videos because i was getting anxious, you inspire me to pick up my brush and try again. Thank you! I know you are touching a lot of lives in this video.😍

[@rainskitchenandgarden]

Great video and wonderful tips. And of course, a BEAUTIFUL painting! Well done Kirsty and congratulations on your success. ♥

[@annabee4897]

Thank you so much for all that you do!! You are the first art channel that I subscribed to..I was first attracted to your art, I subscribed when I heard your accent, and I stayed for your knowledge and wisdom in business. I just love it all!! ❤️

[@indil01]

I’ve been talking to my husband about wanting to start something on the side (from my current career) with my art skills. Then you upload this!! 💜 Thank you so much for the hard work you put into your videos. You deserve all the success that comes your way!!! 😘

[@lindasue8719]

Never ignore those synchronicities!

[@jandrawingacademy3622]

Yes

[@HirenMistryArt]

👍

[@moparmaniac56]

You always seem to post a video on exactly what I've been contemplating. I've been thinking about how to get started in this for a few weeks now and looking into all kinds of different strategies and methods, this video helped alot

[@errick4421]

encouraging and authentic perspective on starting youtube!

[@helenetheartist1]

I love this! I just showed this to my students and they love it!

[@briannajeffrie5600]

Thank you so much for your tips. They inspired me to continue my youtube channel. Since I haven’t posted in a while. Your one also one of my favorite artist on youtube. Would be cool to see you go through your old artworks. Much love to you 💜

[@mermaidpaints]

Yess as I always like to say: start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.

[@HirenMistryArt]

👍

[@epliks2]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas to us artists! I appreciate your time and effort in this video! Will keep your advices in mind and start acting on it!

[@cryxtheace3129]

“You have a better phone than the I did 5 years ago” Me: *looks at my 5c and sweats nervously* Jokes aside, great vid and advice :)

[@RP-ez2jm]

Cryx TheAce same 😅

[@umaimazulfiqar1361]

you have such a motivational speaker as well with your brilliant art work . I'll definitely start , as you said "get started" so I'll. much love

[@wooottff]

This is one of the most positive video for someone who is just starting ♥️♥️

[@lindasue8719]

Wise words! Just start. It applies to everything 💜

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great tips and reality check for starting a channel and art career. Thanks for sharing the the time capsule.

[@kuromushi3464]

Thank you! I can't wait to hear the other videos!!

[@kaboomsihal1164]

This video should really be titled "How to become an art youtuber"

[@kaboomsihal1164]

@N S That's not even remotely related to what I said. Of course there are, both on youtube and without youtube. All I said was this video talks pretty much only about how to earn money as a youtuber, not about "starting a career in art" in general. It's a pretty narrow view of a massive industry.

[@kaboomsihal1164]

@N S this might not be the video for you then. As I said, this talks about youtube only. There are many more ways to earn money with art then becoming a youtuber. Since I know literally nothing about your art I can't really give you advice. Heck, maybe being a youtuber is the thing for you. But it's certainly not the only art career and it's not even really particularly about art. It's almost more about being an entertainer than it is about the quality of your art. Just gotta look at some of the most popular ones, quite a few of them aren't actually good. Just good entertainers.

[@kaboomsihal1164]

@N S well if you're confident your art is good then that's a good start. But it definitely sounds like a youtuber career isn't something for you. A lot of what you mentioned you can learn by simply googling a bit. I don't know what kind of art you produce, the different markets for e.g. watercolour landscape paintings vs. Digital environment concept art are obviously completely different. Maybe start by putting some of your art on society6 or something similar? Generally I'd probably put art careers into 3 broad categories, although there's probably more. You can produce art and then sell it, e.g. selling original oil paintings, you can produce art as a service, e.g. commissions or working in game design or illustration etc. basically any freelance or contract art job, or you can profit off of the process of making art, e.g. youtube, tutorials, online courses etc. Generally having a portfolio is a good idea though, so maybe set one up on one of the free websites.

[@victorialynn6248]

I truly enjoyed this post and I look forward to the next part. Thank you

[@VirginiaPalette]

Thank you for your video. I remember telling to my mom that I wanted to be an Artist going up, but she was strongly against it. After studied fashion design, working in that industry, losing my job, I came to the point that drawing is what truly makes me happy. At 28 now, my mom has finally accepted me to pursue an Art career. Since then, I am figuring out how I could start and grow. I actually wanted to work a random job but with this virus going on, it's impossible. I think the stars are guiding me towards starting freelance lmao

[@SarahMorgan-eo7yy]

Hello mama how are you im a Digital curator your works here are lovely i have been going through them i would love us to work together as i want to use some of your works as NFT's which is going to profit you and i as long as you have good arts work then let's work

[@amandaperri2866]

Kirsty you are the best ! Just love you and your art ! You’re so helpful and talented !

[@hungoverjesus1891]

Thank you so much! Your art is always beautiful but more than that your content is even more inspiring ❤

[@dreadlordentertainment5533]

This was definitely one of the most concise and well covered starting out how-to's I've ever seen. Well done. I've finally decided to start myself, hope to eventually reach a level of skill good enough to entertain a wide audience. Thank you for all your advice!

[@HirenMistryArt]

👍

[@malyneandheranimals3364]

Thanks Kristy for your videos. I agree with you that no need to ask the question on how to start, just need to start. Thanks a lot.

[@danelleschaefer3989]

The painting is amazing! So much depth!! Great advice too!

[@PostPlagueProjects]

This video makes me feel so much better at what I'm doing and where I'm at right now. My first videos are pretty rough, and I haven't done a lot since the last one because the files are difficult to utilize and my set-up was absolute trash (to me.) I'm gonna keep going.

This is a great video. It makes me think more about who my audience is. Beautiful piece!

[@sarahfrideswide5912]

Thank you Kirsty. This is really encouraging and helpful.

[@mjpete27]

Good Tips and I even agree with Most! Now really a program for success is just keep going and never let anyone stop you! Wonderful video and of course Thanks Kirsty!

[@dancingpencil2]

This video is very encouraging, thank you! I started my art channel in January and this kind of content is very helpful.

[@EvanArtsy]

I hope one day I can do this full time! KZbin has been my outlet! Makes me drive to become better and better each day!

Hey Kirsty! Wish you all the best from my quarantined house in Italy! ! You are so right! I started on January 1 and it was so strange and I was prepared that that was going to be my first video. If this could help your viewers, I started with 0 experience, 0 painting skills at 40! Just accept this every video I make is going to be worse then the next one. It is all about the process! I learned soooooo much! I am so grateful to have started! I just want to become an illustrator, and I think this is the best way! I admire you so much! Keep up the great work!

[@claudychiron2432]

Amazing video, info and artwork !!!!

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

Love business topic videos like this ! I think i struggle a bit with figuring out my style as I used to create mainly just fan art and a lot of horror character/movie character related stuff. Now I’m trying to branch out a bit because I want to do more tutorials on KZbin, and I know not everyone is interested in movie characters or especially horror.. but I feel like maybe I can incorporate some of those subjects into my tutorials as long as I diversify. Anyway thank you for always being an inspirational to many artists who are looking to develop a business from their skill !

[@yashny]

This video is very inspiring. Thank you so much Kirsty

[@ishitasarkar2611]

Thank you Kristy❤️ that was really really helpful and motivating❤️

[@mimisart]

Thnx for this video. I am trying to turn my art more into a business as I just want to do what I love and share it with others. I do my best with what I currently have and the competition is pretty crazy but I need to breathe and just do what I love and be as realistic as I can be. And your work is really beautiful by the way!

[@emmanuelperaltapaintings6371]

Indeed a motivational vlog for beginners like me. Since I was a child drawing and painting already my passion and now I made it as my hobby beside working as a nurse. I've just started my art channel last June 2019. I hope it goes well as time goes by. Thank you for this video. More power! God bless.

[@TiffanysFineArt]

I love your channel. I strive to be like you! Cant wait to see you hit a million!! 🤗🤗

[@drmilanpreetkaur1578]

U r most realistic and practical person on u tube rite now💓💓

[@WhoMichaelWho]

First time viewer. What a wonderfully articulated video.

[@TheKaiAkuma]

Thank you Kristy!

[@alysharoberge]

Thanks for the tips! Your art is mesmerizing 😍 I couldn’t stop looking at her eyes

[@sayrencontess9245]

Thank you for your tips. They are great and give so much informations ❤️ about you and your channel. I will start 2020 and don't give up. Thank you. Have a nice weekend

[@melsgalleria]

I love this video. This was extremely helpful to me and brought up some points that I hadn't considered. I do plan to start producing youtube videos at some point this year, and this video was definitely very helpful. Thanks Kirsty.

[@Mel97Art]

You always post what I need. Thank you. 💙

[@shradhamestry5528]

Army💜

[@cybrough]

What made you a success was your fantastic skill as an artist.

[@mesolithicman164]

Well done, your progress has been excellent. Thanks for the info.

[@MelanieKilsby]

Great video and beautiful work!

[@sharmilapillay8214]

Thank you Kirsty for that information on starting a career.

[@DarkoTattoo]

Thank you very much for these words. The most important thing is just start, no matter what you have!

[@jessicamayo8157]

Thank you for this!! I feel inspired to get started. Thank you. Thank you! Thank you!!

[@Cameronwilliams479]

This is great advice, this is valuable information. Really appreciate you sharing your journey 🙏🙂

[@mikeperreault8939]

Amazing video again - Thank you for the great info. Just Start !

[@stephaniet7753]

Thank you , Kirsty. Excellent video.

[@olivianunley3205]

This have me a boost in confidence. Back to my sketchbook!

[@waukonstandard]

REALLY enjoyed your video! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@beaartistry]

Thank tho so much for this vid !!! Still trying to expand my art and build a full time career from it.

[@leilai6815]

Really helpful, thanks for your generosity Kirsty :)

[@salmanff9463]

Thank you for giving us hope to start art career.💯

[@imagicarolina]

Thank you so much. You are very well spoken as well.

[@Lacroix999]

Beautiful!!! Anyone have to watch this twice?...once because they got sucked into the painting and a second time because you got so sucked into the painting the first time you watched it that you weren’t really following what she was saying, but still wanted to get the advice?! 😍

[@zaxpeedy2852]

A lot of things that I needed to hear were said. Thank you!

[@muffemod]

Social media showcase your art so once people swipe past it, it never gets seen again. So sad.

[@puppylove8595]

I just started watching your videos and already I’ve learned so much thank you for making these videos ☺️👍

[@nurcandan8678]

What a lovely video. You are such an inspiration... I was challenging myself to keep doing some works.. Being persistent... Video timing is great. Love u...

[@prismaticmochi]

This was so helpful for just starting out! Thanks for sharing all of your experience with us, and for making such nice watercolor art, too! (:

[@GillyNewell]

Great advice Kirsty 💕🇬🇧

[@danieldowning6644]

Thank you for the insights! Very inspiring! Gears are turning...

[@paintwithmyrthle9565]

Thank you, you have inspired me to start and not be afraid 🥰

[@WinWithKeshia]

Wow this is beautiful. And the video is very helpful thank you!

[@nadaedd5580]

Honestly I really really needed to see this video because I've started posting art on my KZbin channel like 2 weeks ago or something, but I was just thinking that only my friends and family watch and like my videos so I was a little bit down but this video motivated me again ❤ thank you so much. I film on my phone, I use the VLLO and INSHOT apps for editing, day light. I used to draw on printer paper and a school pencil but now I got some good paper and several pencils, I'm also going to get some more art supplies and hopefully I wouldn't feel down again.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great video, Kirsty. Very encouraging.

[@charlesbell8721]

Beautiful work,great advice, thanks!

[@curlycue1011]

This is SO inspiring!! Thank you!!!