Painting Stefan Baumann on "What's Your Niche And How To Sell It! "

[@amandaharig1978]

This, here, is brilliant marketing. This is the fourth video of yours that I've watched. From minute one, there are glimmers of humor and tricks of the trade. I particularly appreciate the lighting tests in the last 8-minutes. I am sorry that I never caught the PBS series, but you're a wonderful teacher. Thanks for sharing on KZbin.

[@StefanBaumann]

If you like this just wait till the book comes out!

[@ananeira8489]

I love the way you explain the Light on a Painting 💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@artieross9537]

Love how you said, "Paint like your life depends on it." Wow! That's great advice.

[@patriciamassie8138]

I`m at the beginning of painting, and I love doing it. What I`ve taken from this lecture is to find my niche. I`m most comfortable with people and now I feel I need to focus, instead of my mind being all over when I`m just learning. Selling any of mine would be a miracle right now, but It's good to know my path. Thank you.

[@ibanez2010]

So spot on! I always love the insight into the business side of art. I think too often we worry about being "original" and appealing to other artists. My best selling subject matter? Cat and dog portraits.

[@StefanBaumann]

It has been always true

[@amandaharig1978]

I am teetering on pet portraits myself. Add to the realism skill-set and make a little money.

[@dez3332]

I never thought about this aspect before watching THIS video. Color me enlightened.

[@jalayneatkins8565]

I have only just found you and I'm so glad I did!! You are such a fantastic combination of talent, experience, knowledge, excellent instruction, patience, encouragement, and humour, all blended and wonderfully presented to us with respect and in the form of a handsome man with a kind voice and a ready smile. I LOVE watching your videos and hearing your stories and most of all LEARNING from you! Thank you from the heart of my heart.... from whence my creativity flows🖌🎨

[@AEROMama]

Thank you so much for your advice Mr. Stefan! I’ve been going in circles try to find that thing that i love and with this video I was able to look beyond of everything and focus on that thing that my phone is flooded with! I ama o thankful now I gotta get my hands on tha canvas!

[@judymooreperezful]

I am so impressed by your lectures, each one is a trove of information that is so helpfull. thank you for contributing your talent and time to help us achieve excellence.

[@StefanBaumann]

Your welcome

[@cryptographicchar2813]

Stefan Baumann has a very awesome, charismatic personality. Artist/Art teacher; makes perfect sense. Love your videos!

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks

[@TerrieJohnson731]

you really hit home for me. A relative novice, I can feel very much like quitting my "hobby" because I am millions of miles behind the artists I admire. I am a determined soul, and it's a phase. Fortunately, you can enter the county fair at any age, and no great expectations, one way or another. Thanks for this video, and Facebook connections are terrific!

[@OldLady-um9kt]

Wow! Truthfully I was thinking to fast forward this video because I'm not into selling my art. After ten minutes I realized I was still listening to you, I was fascinated. My art teacher (many years ago) never told us most of the information you have shared. Goes to show you can always learn something new. Thank you for all your videos. Hugs!

[@StefanBaumann]

I'm glad I made you think finally Lets hope you start selling some art!

[@amck6850]

I feel like naturally you will find your niche markets when you don't try to make the market strictly happy but paint how and what you want

[@RedSoxKal]

Great advice. Focusing on a specific genre is a great idea. Overtime you get better at painting that genre and end up adding personal meaning to your work. You get identified with that genre and it becomes your personality. I know my own forte and I think you know it Stefan.

[@StefanBaumann]

Where have you been? I miss talking to you!

[@tiiaj7589]

Tiia Johnson Art: I don't generally care to listen to long lectures, I prefer skimming written information to find what I'm looking for. But your voice and manner are so friendly and engaging that I really enjoyed and got more out of this than expected. I went through my phone and Instagram as you encouraged, but I'm not sure it helped me much to narrow down my wide range of interests! Realism & photography were my top scores in styles, although I've never considered photography as a saleable niche for myself, it scored high because it's so easy to take a lot of pictures compared to the time to compose and create a painting or drawing. Fantasy was the runner up there. In subject matter people, nature/wildlife, and scenery were almost a three way tie. So no closer to pinpointing what I'd actually want to paint forever without getting thoroughly sick of it. I'm not even counting clothing, costume and architectural design and manufacturing in various forms that I enjoy a great deal. As far as what I think I do best, probably animal wildlife. And Robert Bateman is a favourite, so wish I could meet him!

[@efflerl]

You nailed it...fab info for artists who esp. are distracted by all the internet influence-junk: be true to yourself-God bless! LLeffler

[@farmerfox3332]

What a great teacher!!

[@GrandCoreMusic]

What a revelation! That you so much for sharing this information. I've been barking up the wrong tree!

[@chrishayman1747]

Just found you and subscribed. Thank you for making me think in a different way. I know my niche and I can’t wait to consolidate my art around this.

[@ananeira8489]

Thank you for being explicit bout the way should be done .

[@thyra_UK]

I love painting mountains and snow landscapes

[@e-spy]

Thank you, this was really, really helpful. Upon thought, I considered all of the things I saw where I HAD to paint it, whether it was a person, a landscape, a garden, or water. But the thing is? I realized all of it was the human connection, whether to each other (especially children!) or to nature. But each thing had a story to tell, even if what I wanted to paint was a face. That face had a story and it made me excited to paint it, which to me tells their story. So thank you. I hadn't realized that until I saw this.

[@AlonzoTheArmless]

Yet another excellent video. The niche lecture gave me a lot to think about.

[@StefanBaumann]

Let me know what you got out of it

[@Dreaminsightswithvaun]

Brilliant !!!

[@garysart]

Thank you, a absolute eye opener

[@sandihansen8743]

You are my favorite artist!!!!

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks, and you are my facorite KZbin viewer, you should try my Patreon site or call me for coaching. but don't stop watching KZbin , I would miss you.

[@Nishandh_Mayiladan]

Thats a lot of underground information, sir :D Really enjoyed the content, presentation, and simply watching you

[@grizfox]

This Guy Has Been So Helpful In my hour of listening

[@Nina-alfresco-designs]

brilliant, true, but also upsetting when you realize the reality you deal with!

[@dez3332]

I've learned a TON watching your videos. Thanks much for sharing your expertise. Can tell you love doing what you do.

[@bryanrobinson6338]

Your explanation of light on the picture really impressed me. The light bulb went off in my head and now off to do some experimenting.

[@StefanBaumann]

Let me know how it goes

[@robertchilders8698]

I love the way Stefan covers so many bases! The best critique I've ever had was by Stefan many years ago! I just recently saw his video on light! When painting in oils, I try to get as much depth as possible! Started to paint on "raised surfaces - similar to embossing". For a 3-D effect. Now it's more like sculpture underneath the painting! Talking about light angles, it's really a mind blowing experience, that's entirely different! I've been using epoxy "putty" and automotive feathering compound! On 8th inch plywood, for the sculpturing effect. REALLY ADDS TO THE EFFECT OF THE DEPTH!

[@violettahaven3706]

Thanks for getting me past my block. New (to my knowledge) genre has just been born. Thank you.

[@f16bandit53]

thanks for sharing this, a ton of information.. I like how you break a lot of myths about what you have to do to be successful.. Great insight.

[@StefanBaumann]

Your welcome

[@sueruopp5038]

I love how you show us, we are always allowed to grow, change, evolve. Loved the hint, look thru your phone re pictures! It made me realize that I have thousands of cloud pictures. Will see if that's my niche. Starting today with small quick paintings.

[@StefanBaumann]

let me know if you find your style

[@colettebradford4459]

You are so helpful, thank you so much for sharing.

[@StefanBaumann]

YOur so welcome

[@aniamodzelewski1006]

You are a great teacher! I think I saw all of your videos and always look forward to see the new ones. Not many people are so honest about art creating and its promotion. Thank you , Ania Modzelewski

[@devinmosley4212]

Wow!! What an awesome video. I'm extremely inspired!! Will be watching ALL your videos now that I discovered you, Stefan. Thank you!

[@StefanBaumann]

WOW I like that now you are inspired go paint!!

[@janemcelroy9401]

I’m so glad I discovered you (on KZbin, that is 😊) I am a newbie and I have learned so much so far. Thanks for sharing yourself!!!!

[@seenundercygnus6870]

Very cool perspective! Thanks for posting this.

[@alexiblackwell4889]

wonderful lecture! I love the homework assignments! beautiful work and great ideas and advice

[@StefanBaumann]

THanks

[@AlioilA.Studio]

Hi, thank you for teaching me, I just recently started

[@TheHoriyoshi]

so true....my niche is clearly VIPs in Popart....faces did fascinate me my whole life, always....so no miracle, my paintings are maybe 98 Percent Faces and ONLY 2 percent others (abstract, animals etc.)...and as I always loved colours, I started to mix faces with colours, abstract backgrounds with VIPs....make them colourful.....still totally fascinating me and will do so for a long time for sure...I am constantly about 3 motives behind, so I always know the 2 or 3 I will paint later.:-)

[@MrOrgeston]

Greatly appreciate the insights. This is so informative.

[@patriciozazzini3182]

HE IS SO FUNNY!!!. I've learned a lot watching his vids

[@chrissymurray1643]

Thanks for another top video. Worthwhile information as always.

[@StefanBaumann]

Chrissy I always love hearing from you. you make me smile

[@libertywalters4627]

Feelings. I always paint feelings

[@kryspettit108]

great help -- going through my work I realized I had found my niche years ago -- and have been avoiding it. Your lecture made me ask "why"

[@dreanki]

Krys Pettit now I'm curious, what is your niche?

[@StefanBaumann]

Yea we all want to know what you are avoiding.

[@kryspettit108]

Ah, ok -- not too earth shattering really -- I started painting portals of buildings and the interaction of nature with man-made structures years ago when I started considering art while still working a "normal" job. Always have been drawn to architecture, details and how nature interacts and take over, particularly the forgotten corners of old or abandoned buildings. I tried figurative, still life but meh, they don't "sing" to me. My avatar is an example -- and this is what gets into shows and wins awards. Some subjects are prettier, so are sad and empty but the same theme seems to crop up. So there you have it :) And I will dabble in the occasional landscape and do figurative sketching for a change of pace.

[@asnaturalist6562]

I like listening to you, a lot of informations you offer. Thank you ❤️

[@billchaney2220]

Your videos are the best! Thank you so much and keep them coming!! :)

[@dirty_diver]

you are SO great at making these videos!

[@StefanBaumann]

Your so sweet

[@dirty_diver]

you seem sweet yourself!!! thanks for the videos

[@brownlauren15]

I love landscapes, too!!! I love your ideas

[@douglascampos7818]

I love you , man!

[@larkeldarian]

You have given me an idea of how to sell my art work and turn it into a long term business, thanks and will watch some more of your vids. I am going to have a go at painting my jewelry tools, as I have just started making jewelry.

[@ZetterStudios]

Thanks for the encouragement, I like doing interplay between fantasy and macabre. Some people look down at my taste, but its good to hear that there might be people interested in my stuff. BTW The one at 29:00 makes them look like they are dancing

[@StefanBaumann]

your so very welcome

[@TheUberangel]

Makes me think Tim Burton

[@rosalinegeorgineagaatsz7644]

Thanks sir,for your advice.love it.

[@mattsmith4751]

Wow, this opened my eyes. Thanks!

[@StefanBaumann]

welcome

[@allenvoss7977]

I paint what ever is breathtaking. That is what drives my engine. Period. I can’t be put in a box, the boredom would be to much. But I do have a favorite.

[@EevaNikunen]

Thank you for this inspiring video Stefan!

[@StefanBaumann]

Your so welcome

[@Lafortuneist]

Stefan Baumann

[@AleadaA]

Thank you in helping me understand to primarily focus on my niche market! Interesting I thought Richard Schmid was primarily a landscape painter!

[@hafsa26]

Thank you Stefan, I really enjoyed watching & learning from your videos.

[@RLBHartmannTdelO]

Best marketing tip I've heard from anyone.

[@StefanBaumann]

Im glad you got it

[@sv650ssuzuki2007]

Really great as always!

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks

[@GiseleGrenier]

I'm looking at tools in a whole new light :). going to try this experiment to see what reaction my husband has to the painting. thank you for always inspiring.

[@StefanBaumann]

Well what did he say ?

[@dougeike]

Great information! Thank you! I like it when you analyze your students' paintings.

[@emmetlarrissy8228]

I always wish I was doing your homework assignments! I live in the Uk though - maybe one day!

[@StefanBaumann]

Emmet You might consider join my coaching program. you can get the information www.stefanbaumann.com/worldwide-online-private-coaching/ Students around the world work with me in private on Saturdays. do the homework and so much more! Contact me via phone or email, the information on the end of every video

[@emmetlarrissy8228]

I could loo into this alter this year. i am doing a food safety course at the moment (which is really boring).

[@teresaschroepfer3695]

Great information as always.

[@StefanBaumann]

Thanks

[@dawnmillett4875]

Thank you.

[@strange-universe]

a tool and and an associated item give action, an old hammer and some cut nails, or a wood vise with a block plane and some shavings as examples. It's a lot less forced and allows for the viewer to participate. Great videos SB.

[@kenraines9271]

these are great! thank you for sharing your insight

[@izabelaciaston-paus5117]

One of the best tips !! :)

[@althearenn4529]

5 mins in and I love it !

[@JohnAndrew1010]

Another awesome video.

[@darioswatchclub8]

1:11 Thank you!

[@rebeccahale1976]

Thank you. This was so helpful.

[@amck6850]

I really liked your advice on seeking out magazines

[@anonymousfellowindian]

Thanks

[@christina_productions2754]

Thanks for the video

[@upnorth4879]

Thank you, most helpful with finding direction.

[@StefanBaumann]

thanks for watching and tell a friend

[@GEorgiadawn1999]

Waste of time...never even talk about pricing on art.....🖕🏼

[@HeliPadUSA]

I like watching you during my lunch break. Informative and relaxing.

[@StefanBaumann]

I like spending lunch with you

[@EvBarney]

.Interesting. I loved the light and the realism of "Adjustable" - but it never occurred to me to be distressed about the white cloth. I've done some wire-wrap jewelry, and to me, it looked pretty much like the start of setting up to work, nice cloth and all

[@ginaiannucci]

Your videos are great!

[@geospectrum]

I wish I could find classes as good as this in the UK.

[@StefanBaumann]

You can!, I have online coaching classes go to my website or just call me at 415-606-9074

[@salcarusomusic]

Another GREAT one Stefan ... Love ya' man !! Peace

[@StefanBaumann]

Love you right back!

[@avaliveradio]

Great advise

[@annmitchell4901]

Thank you for sharing

[@StefanBaumann]

My Pleasure

[@bengreen5478]

Ann Mitchell

[@geoffreymiler6624]

Stefan Baumann mkllPbob Ross tutorials

[@missyskye4999]

I love this - a friend was struggling with almost everything she painted and then she painted a sky with lovely clouds, water, with a wonderful high wave and playful dolphins and it was spot on! She nailed it. I told her it was a good lesson to learn to get to your niche. I think my niche is nature, trees etc. I could listen to your voice allllll day!! Theresa from Nova Scotia, Canada

[@wennell5546]

The best wedding gift, that means you are the toolbox for him, he is giving you the right to fix him anytime when he needed.

[@jaejohnson6112]

same kinda thing as "antiques roadshow." all about keeping prices down on what could/should be farrrrr more equitable

[@emmetlarrissy8228]

When I first started painting I went through google and looked at a ll of the portrait paintings that were coming out that year. In Japan, China USA, London. At the end of that year I did not know exactly what I was doing but I had a very strong emotional attachment for a several kind of portraits. And also I knew the kind of portraits that you could sell without always painting commissions. Not sure if that makes sense? I am trying to meet gymnasts now because I paint gymnasts.

[@allenvoss7977]

I love still life .

[@buckybarnes3803]

You said that Thomas Kinkade chose what was selling. What would you say is selling today (2018), in your opinion?

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

I do not know how I never saw it before. I have had a love affair with fine tools my entire life. I will paint them. Wish me luck. Thank you so much.

[@LizMcNamara47]

Stevan Absolutely love your classes, so interesting. The word niche rhymes with leash, not bitch, as in cornering a niche market.

[@elsagrace3893]

LizMcNamara47 the pronouncing of niche to rhyme with bitch is the normal way in the San Francisco Bay Area. You aren’t right.

[@amck6850]

I believe in painting what you want and challenging yourself. I think do what interests you. Picasso did anything he wanted to. Van gogh did flowers, landscape, portraits.

[@scroez]

Thanks for yr lectures man, would have loved yr lectures in art school, I'm not sure what my Niche is? I guess late C19th-early C20th realism But grew up painting graffiti/urban art, Thanks for the lectures man.

[@michaelmckeown5396]

Why don't you try to mix both?

[@derekoconnor1359]

My mom loves painting so I'm watching these for her! Finding a niche is so obvious yet often overlooked.

[@StefanBaumann]

Derek I hope you also take up painting. Tell your mom hello, Feel free to contact me anytime

[@dream.fiiend]

how do we become one of your students/attend these lectures live?

[@StefanBaumann]

Just give me a call, the information is on my website on coaching under instructing. There you can see how it works.

[@cathyt1656]

Thank you Stefan. I'm a nature lover too, and love painting animals. But my problem is that I don't have the opportunity to travel and photograph the exotic wildlife I'd like to paint, lest paint from life. I've been wondering if it's a viable option to find wildlife photographers and purchase their photos to paint from? Or maybe there's a government website where they might be free? I understand there may be copyright laws I'd have to adhere to. There's an endangered wildlife contest coming up that I'd like to try.

[@dirtywhitellama]

So if I love cars, mechanical stuff (especially engines), gardening, animals, nature, wildlife, (etc), and fantasy art (magic and dragons and stuff)....how do I intersect all of those into a niche??? xD I guess I will keep experimenting with all of them til I find what I really love :)

[@deborahamaral8470]

Would you please turn on that “automatically subtitles generating” thing… it helps when English is not our first language! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🤗

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

My Niche ...Facepaint NEW Medium Ben Nye on Canvas With my Face & Charge Value goes up $1 Per Minute Forever & Yes Gallery's Collectors Searching me out & getting Bigger Everyday & i learned Alot from your Channel & Good Job . & Thank you