The Biggest Mistake Most Artists Make

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I see a lot of artists making the same mistake as they try to earn a living from their art.
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[@PeopleLovesDiamond]

I was a chef for 20 years, but I lost my taste buds to cancer treatment. I paint now, and its paid all my bills since year one, and I am ALL OVER THE MAP, but I think this is the best advice I have ever heard. Thank you

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure 😊

[@Elizabeth58886]

Wow, that’s impressive! How do you get the word out about your art? And do you only sell originals? Or do you sell prints as well?

[@Elizabeth58886]

This was a relief to hear. I’m definitely all over the map. I’ve been watercolour painting for 11 months and absolutely love the activity of painting. But I don’t LOVE any one of my paintings yet and I don’t think anyone else has LOVED any of it either. So I will take the pressure off myself and just keep trying lots of different subjects and styles! Thank you!!

[@thePOWERofART-11]

hey. good luck.

[@IdeaGrazer]

Stop denigrating yourself. What other people love varies greatly. I see a lot of "Super-realist" artists and this is supposed to be the epitome of skill. That is absolute garbage! Start studying art history. You will learn how and why artists did what they did. None of those people were perfect when they started. Very few made "perfect" art. There is more to art than "it looks just like a photo!"

[@connieebinger6343]

Go girl!

[@kookietherapy9398]

If you can draw well, taking orders to paint people's pets will never steer you wrong. Why? Bc you made it personal for them.

[@timpackerfinearts]

The point is to not pick a style until you are producing work where the the public LOVEs the work, where you LOVE the process and you LOVE the work😊👍

[@neilcurzon2452]

Financial success aside, this is absolutely crucial advice. If what you are doing isn’t blowing you away then it probably isn’t very good. It WILL come and when it does you will know, it just takes time and in the mean time try absolutely anything that interests you.

[@timpackerfinearts]

exactly 😊👍🎨

[@ELENAOttawa]

What “financial success”?! Art is a hobby!

[@sharongillesp]

Your advice has me planning for a subject I’ve always enjoyed painting but it wasn’t part of my single over-all style. . . I’ve actually been holding myself back. Your advice makes so much sense. The common sense that’s so uncommon😊

[@timpackerfinearts]

love to hear that ❤👍

[@sherryleggett1612]

Only half way through your video and all the time you have been talking I haven’t been able to take my eyes off the setting sun in the snowy forest. This is the first of your videos I have seen. I hope you have many more to see.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that ❤️😊

[@constancymulenga9358]

Phew. The pressure to stick to one style can be overwhelming and confusing. It's a relief to know that it's okay for me to explore my different styles. Very helpful. Thanks alot for these insights.

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

Of course it is, you have 100% freedom with your hobby! But if you actually want to pay bills with art, better create what customer wants at the Ikea/walmart prices they are willing to pay.

[@JoeHiltabidel]

I used to “cater” to what the public was interested in… but when I started making what makes me happy, I sell infinitely more and get accepted into infinitely more high-end art festivals.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Yep 👍😊

[@Theimpromptulife]

I completely agree, create create create and also makes making art very fun. Creating a lot of different work can also help you get better and better. I think you start to gravitate too towards that that you just love.

[@timpackerfinearts]

exactly 😊👍

[@thgritic102]

It's why i love mixed media so much. I can switch up my style often w/in it because that's what you can get away w/. I can go from charcoal/yarn/sculpting paint to ink/cloth/ modeling clay to digital/yarn/roving. So many styles to express yourself w/, & it keeps people on their toes wondering what you'll do next. And i have to thank my art professor for this because his class was teaching us students to explore different mediums to find the one that suits us & the public at the same time. If it wasn't for him, I would just be doing painting like everyone else when that's not my style. 2D mixed with 3D is.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Sounds like you had a great art professor😊🙏🎨

[@ELENAOttawa]

Mixed media is not fine arts. It’s probably the uggliest “craft” out there, mostly done by “karens”.

[@og1kanobi40]

Thank you! Reminds me of the time a good artist friend of mine said listen to all advice, but don't accept all of it. Find your own way along with others help.

[@timpackerfinearts]

No such thing as “always” or “never” when it comes to art 😊👍

[@DonnaVarno]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I think I have been the "poster child" of being all over the board. I'm so happy that I never stopped searching. I will continue to experiment until I find that success. You are very encouraging. Thank you!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure 😊

[@tiffanycerasoli3540]

Thanks for this. I’ve been hearing stick with one medium/ one subject for a while. I find it depressing and stifling. I’m only now selling my work and like you said it’s all over the place. I’m excited to see where it goes.

[@timpackerfinearts]

That is the exciting part of the journey...😊👍

[@Shinymulch]

This is the absolute greatest advice I’ve heard, thus far, on this topic! If art gives you creative freedom, why would you box yourself into a style, just to say “that’s my style.” I think it’s much more enjoyable to have stylistic “collections,” such as this is my nature/landscape painting collection…this is my mixed media collection, etc., until you (and the public) decide where your voice is the most profound and impactful. Art is meant for enjoyment and healing. It’s an expansive journey, not a limiting one. Thank you for this excellent video!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure

[@ELENAOttawa]

You must have a personal and recognizable style only if you wish to be a professional artist. But you’re a hobby artist, so it’s ok to be a master of none.

[@timpackerfinearts]

@@ELENAOttawa exactly… my teaching is focused on those who want to make art their profession. But for everyone else randomly pushing paint around is just fine 👍😊😊

[@Shinymulch]

Professional artists can be expansive, and show vast variety within a style. Sameness isn’t exactly a gold standard for truly creative people to aspire for.

[@betsi_jae]

Great advice! It's so important to experiment. Even when you find your "art style", it's still a good idea to keep experimenting. You never know what wonderful new things you'll discover.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Exactly 😊🎨👍

[@marjoriepark1198]

What a great encouragement this is for me. I have been a mixed media artist who often have gifted my work as personalized cards to friends , family, patients, nursing home residents. Due to the inability to handle skin contact with certain materials after battling stage 4 cancer, I took a deep breath and tried watercolor painting and converting them to cards. My recipients inevitably time and again frame and keep these pieces. For the first time I am finding “ my voice” and yes I go all over the map. It depends on how I feel and what inspires me. It is often landscapes, sometimes whimsical, sometimes atmospheric ( which really speaks back to me.) I do not have a studio space. I have a 2 ft. X 2 ft. End of my butcher block island counter where I do my drive by paintings. By that I mean I set my station up with the size paper ( always cotton) and sometimes in a block form, the colors that currently inspire me and any additional tools, masking fluid,natural sponges, plastic store cards cut up, water jars, and brushes. Then I start with the process and usually work on it in 5 to ten minute increments through the day. After I THINK I am finished I put it in a display area I pass by and may add additional elements like boats, people, birds, houses , trees etc. before I finish with by sealing with Dorlands wax and make a card and envelope. I don’t know if I will ever sell these but for now…. it bring me and my recipients joy and I don’t have a stock of little paintings filling my 1000 sq. ft. cabin home. And I am really enjoying this medium. Thanks for contributing to my education.👩🏼‍🎨💠🌈

[@timpackerfinearts]

Absolutely my pleasure 😊

[@timpackerfinearts]

Absolutely my pleasure 😇

[@ELENAOttawa]

Mixed media is not fine art, it’s probably the uggliest craft out there. It never sells.

[@Kontorgh_art]

Great advice. You are basically telling people to do it but they must first go through the process which I absolutely agree. Well done. Great advice.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you 😊👍

[@tatianacashon2059]

Thank you SO MUCH for this validation. The only information I have ever come across says stick with one style, but in my heart, I just felt like that would be a mistake, and a miserable one at that. I believed it would lead to burnout, rather than success. You are the first person to ever confirm this, and fill in the missing piece that the public would determine the style by giving an over the top reaction to it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being the first profesional giving artists the permission to paint it all. God bless you and your work

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks so much… so glad you find my content helpful 😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

You only need one style if you choose to be a professional artist, but for your hobby- you have full freedom to do as you please and be a master of no style.

[@ErichMillerTV]

Amazing advice! As a fellow artist, I've been exploring different painting styles for 4-5 years. Interestingly, I found a niche in pet portraits, which brought in some sales. I'm still on a quest to discover that captivating style that makes people say, 'I NEED THAT PAINTING!' Your insights are invaluable. I've subscribed and am eagerly awaiting your future videos!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😁❤

[@katec9893]

I'm glad I clicked on this, it resonated with me. I've been creating nature inspired watercolour art for several years and people like it but I've been feeling a bit restless with it plus I noticed a lot of artists create nice but not super original botanical watercolours which can start to get a bit boring and indecipherable. I've been wanting to start using more acrylic gouache paint and illustrate landscapes, scenes, book covers, portraits, maybe children's books as a next step. The daunting part is learning these different styles in a different medium and creating lots of work while I close my skills gap, and also shifting my work away from detailed botanical watercolours without losing interest. I know its normal and healthy for artists and designers to evolve though so I'm going to go for it.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Yes👍 Go for it. I was also a watercolour artist originally and am a past president of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour.😊 The great thing about watercolour is it teaches us to paint it right the first time... no going back and painting over everything.👍

[@katec9893]

@@timpackerfinearts Yes definitely one good thing about learning watercolour and drawing lots of fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers means you learn about form, light, dark, values, colour etc so it's a good foundation for other styles. I still enjoy watercolour but don't want to be a wildlife watercolour painter and I've been getting bored of using the same colour UK nature colour palette, I want to use more bright blues, greens, yellows, purples and different shades of pink!

[@lcomfort8683]

Thank you so much! There is way too much pressure to 'find a style', it's stifling. Much better to at least let yourself try different things!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Exactly 😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

Finding style is only important if you want to become a professional artist. But art is just your hobby, so no problem there. Just be a master of no style!

[@cdarklock]

One of the things I have found in literally every art school curriculum is they flat-out DEMAND every student work in an absolute buttload of styles and media, even the ones that aren't "relevant" to their personal interests and goals. I am, myself, only really interested in making anime-style computer graphics for videogames. But since I've seen that every art school teaches by shoving people into lots of different styles and making them spend much longer than they'd like on fundamentals, I have also been stretching out to paint instead of just drawing, to pick up a pencil or a brush instead of staying on the computer, to do landscapes and architecture instead of just characters, to study perspective and not just anatomy, to work in modern and classical Western styles instead of just aping the anime industry. I've always liked Giger and Dali, but I've developed a new appreciation for Monet and Caravaggio. I haven't actually done any character design for... hell, two and a half months now. I've been banging my head against how measuring points work in technical perspective drawing, which I only just got my brain around early this week, and that process led me through a half dozen entirely unrelated discoveries that I might never have made without taking this side trip. And there's an old thing I got from a Tony Robbins seminar long ago which occurs to me over and over again. If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten - but are you willing to do what you need to do, to get where you want to go?

[@timpackerfinearts]

Yep 😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

Who on earth goes to uni to study a HOBBY?! 🙄 Artists can’t even make $1000 per lifetime, on average!

[@cdarklock]

​@@ELENAOttawa The average full-time professional artist in the United States makes about $68k per year, or just a hair over $33 an hour.

[@KuroiHato69]

Thank you for this! I am age 54... Just started painting this year (2023) and I am doing it intuitively. Just channel into my higher self and let the canvas tell me what is there... The styles are very different but I love my pieces. I am surprised at what develops each time. I don't want to stick to a style... I just want to be happy when I am done... Haven't shown it to anyone yet except a few friends. Very happy to hear this from you early in my journey... 🙏

[@susanfarley1332]

Intuitive painting...so that is what it is called. I have tried various ways and things to paint but the most enjoyable (to paint) and fun way was to just go with the flow and kind of get into an almost meditative state. One painting I did I didn't know what it was going to look like. I was remembering one foggy morning when I was 5 and my mother and me went for a walk. I remembered the color of morning glories that covered an old stone arch from a ruined church. I remembered what it was like to live in that town and how we got milk from an old man and his donkey that carried two huge milk cans. Since the milk was fresh from the cow my mom wanted to pasteurize the milk. Her next job was to get me to drink a glass of the boiled nasty tasting milk. Well, I was going for an abstract. I just wanted to play with the colors. Each part of the canvas seem to need one thing or the other . When I was done I was surprised. I liked it. A fun thing to do with an abstract is to turn it on it's side, then upside down, and then the other side. Sometimes you get surprises. This time the surprise was when it was upside down. There in the picture was a glass of milk (it wasn't a photographically realistic but it was a definite glass of milk. It was fun! I have done other paintings the same way and found weird stuff when you turn the painting upside down. One painting looked ominous and creepy upside down. Another was a abstract of a vase of flowers ( the flowers were stars and crescent moons) but upside down it looked like a long-haired lady at her vanity. That one sold fast. I showed the buyer how it looked different right side up and upside down. They loved it. Now I know what to tell people when I show my paintings. Intuitive painting. Love it! Thank you !!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that ❤

[@floravalle1625]

Thank you for sharing your story. STARTING PAINTING A FEW YEARS BACK (SELF TAUGHT) but wasn't planning doing it for a living but noticed people does like my paintings and they all have encouraged me to do it as a business. I am 62 years old and working full time. Don't have much time but I have decided to take it serious and in June started buying lessons from artist and found a couple of them and that includes you. I did bought from you birches and crimson Maple painting demonstration. I love your style and it came up pretty good (did it with acrylics which that's the medium I feel more comfortable). Hopefully, by January and can invest in more if your demonstration;)

[@timpackerfinearts]

Sounds like a plan😊👍

[@JaimeLeighArt]

You’re so right. For years I was told to pick a specific niche and I didn’t know what to do. Then I met a professional artist who became my mentor and he painted everything under the sun. He told me to try different styles, subjects, mediums and techniques. I’m So glad for that because it has truly made me a better artist and I discovered my style in the process!

[@timpackerfinearts]

So glad you got the right advice at the right point in your journey😊👍🎨

[@iBeeArts]

Very realistic advice. I have never liked picking one art style/medium. But it makes so much since to pick it after it leaves people in awe. And I totally agree with “once you find that voice the world will build a path to your door” I have experienced that first hand. Very well spoken words of wisdom 👏🏼

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks so much 😊🙏

[@yozegami]

This is such a relief to hear! Not having found my 'thing' yet has been a big worry of mine, thank you for sharing.

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

Why? It’s irrelevant, just do what you love! Art is just a hobby after all!

[@darylgholson4481]

This is great advice. Thank you. I’m actually in this grey area currently. I make lots of different styles of paintings and compositions… I will have enough paintings to do shows and fairs soon.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Good luck with the shows 👍😊

[@artmanhal]

Congratulations on your well-earned success. And thank you for telling this inspiring story. I am grateful. 🤓👍

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure 😊🙏

[@azwheeling8189]

Holy cow! Those 2 paintings in the background of this video are the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen! The winter scene with the birch trees and the sun peeking through brought me back to my childhood. I could not quit staring at it. You sir are a GREAT artist!!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@Chaoslorden]

I'm all over the place with everything. My studio is like walking into a brain that imagines everything in various styles, subjects, forms and so on. From abstract to classic fantasy drawings and paintings and weird stuff in between. I have experimented a ton and when I show stuff I bring a theme and then throw in some random stuff. I've noticed the "I got to have that painting" effect much more when I have done that as people love different things. But I sure would love to be able to focus a bit more on one style going forward. I'll try some larger batches of things and test it out in a bigger venue next time. Thank you for the inspiration and making me feel not as much insane haha.

[@timpackerfinearts]

So glad you found this video helpful

[@KateColors]

This is so true. I haven't yet poured myself into making art but I have shown and sold most of what I had done. I call myself a floral still life painter. However, based on what sold, I recognized I can place my work into two categories: painted from real life and something I just made up. While at these shows, I often bring my travel watercolor sketching gear and a few finished sketches with me. I work on an idea for a card for someone's birthday or one as a 'thank you'. These are not for sale. Which art got the most reaction to it? The sketches. Which art sold first, right out of the gate? Works I made up just by playing around or to use up left-over paint. I find that after taking a class I still have that momentum when I get home. I don't want to lose it; so, I grab some canvases and keep on painting. I might pull out a picture of Van Gogh's work and try painting it but it always morphs into something different, usually an abstract. It always sells at the next show. The process is weird yet, organic. I don't question it. Just go with the flow. And, take note of the public's reaction. I find these clues after a show when I write down all the feelings I have about that day, what went wrong, what went right, what to change next time, and had I achieved what I set out to do that day. I usually start out the day with a statement: I'll consider today a success if ... Fill in the blank is never about money but more personal like, engage in more conversation, eye contact, try a joke here or there, be a little corny, etc. So, this was good to hear. Thank you.

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure😊 sounds like you are already on the right track👍

[@robertg.arbuckle6838]

I pick a painting and paint my painting, it never looks like the painting I picked to copy. It always looks like my work. I can't do an exact copy, often people can't even see that it came from another persons painting as I did it.

[@connieebinger6343]

@@robertg.arbuckle6838 Copying has never felt good to me either. For a while I didn’t feel like there was anything inside me so I had to copy to get ideas, but that is evolving. Be you, there’s no one else like it!

[@connieebinger6343]

Great post, Tim! I totally agree! I’m a new artist even though I’m in my early 70s. I was kicking myself for being all over the place for some time and then one day I realized that experimenting with different mediums, different types of art from fiber to watercolor, to woodburning to Pottery to painting Gourds to all kinds of things was a reflection of who I am and the way I learn. I realize that for one thing how do I know what a really interesting medium is for me unless I try things. The other thing is that I’m really seeing a crossover between mediums, which I think is very exciting. I would take your advice one step further, and say even if you find something that people love, continue to experiment and evolve that work because that’s who we are. We are creators and at least for me it doesn’t seem satisfying to keep doing the same thing over and over with different colors or different subject matter, it is much more exciting to continue to evolve that work into maybe something completely different. Plus, I think people buying your work, loving your work, would be interested to see how you evolve. I think the gallery way of thinking for some people is stuck in what we’ve done in the past and not where we’re going. I think it will be changing quickly in the next few years. Thanks again for the great post!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure 😊🙏

[@jollyyartist]

Im 32 years old and i feel like im way behind in my art career and running out if time, i love seeing the older generation with success stories, gives me so much hope for the future, thank you

[@timpackerfinearts]

Wait? What? Older Generation😳 Me?😂😂😂 you are quite welcome🙏😊

[@zzdogger]

Maybe I've been doing it right all along... I jump between sketching, doodling, sculpting, writing, cyanotype, assemblage, pewter casting, bismuth art, beading/jewelry making, sewing, prototyping/3D modeling/3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, freaking diy pyrotechnics... I have a feeling that eventually I'll land on some subset of one of these crafts to pay most of the bills, but until then I'm offering some of everything! I just love to teach my hands new tricks.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Yep👍 we start out digging little holes all over the backyard searching for treasure... every once in a while you need to pick a spot and dig deep👍

[@Touch_Finger]

Holy freaking artworks Batman

[@timpackerfinearts]

😊👍🙏@@Touch_Finger

[@ELENAOttawa]

…l and that is why you’ll never be a professional artist. Just a hobbyist.

[@zzdogger]

@@ELENAOttawa I don't think professional artist and hobbyist are mutually exclusive! 😁

[@anjou6497]

Bravo Tim, i love those two paintings of yours behind you. They're soothing and special. 🩵🧡💛

[@timpackerfinearts]

thank you 👍🙏😊

[@anjou6497]

@@timpackerfinearts ...trees, leaves and sunlight and shadows, it's almost like music notation. Gorgeous ! Hope you never stop. With love 💜👍🍃🌱☀️

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you so much 👍🙏😊@@anjou6497

[@iremidima077]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very encouraging! I've been afraid to experiment more and that has been definitely holding me back. TIme to change that :) Happy painting!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure :)

[@ELENAOttawa]

Why afraid to experiment? Art is a CREATIVE hobby, you SUPPOSE to experiment! It’s not like you’ll ever become professional artist or anything like that 🙂

[@ramonamirzinkeviciene9887]

Beautiful paintings! Thank you so much for your time and advice! You remind us not to forget the importance of the process that is required to naturally develop your own unique art style ❤️

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks for commenting :)

[@firefly5574]

1. Don’t choose one subject, one medium, one style - no, narrowing down too soon into development shuts artists down- instead get to the point where I could get to the point where people LOVED my magic voice - until then just keep experimenting, be creative, joyfully explore, try any and everything,

[@timpackerfinearts]

Exactly :)

[@ELENAOttawa]

No recognizable style = you are a master of none.

[@PaintIt4Ward]

@@ELENAOttawaobviously you didn’t watch the full video

[@gwbakerart]

I prefer to explore different subjects as well and ignored the "advice" you described from art school. Your trees are outstanding ! Tom Thompsonesque. Great video. Thank you.

[@ELENAOttawa]

Why would you go to “school” to study a hobby?! 🙄😂🤣

[@valasafantastic1055]

Great advice and those paintings in the background are gorgeous they have a beautiful sense of light and depth.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank You 😊👍

[@Just_mhide]

I'm in the process of finding my art style and for some reason I've refused to stick to one medium or style too but I've been having little doubts lately...thankyou for this video,it has encouraged me so much

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that ❤😊

[@Arty-Zen]

Kismet! I have been feeling like I need a way to show ME in my art, not just follow the pack! Timing for finding this video could not be better! Thank you so much for your no-nonsense commentary, Subscribing with pleasant anticipation of exploring more great content.

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure🙏😊 I have a ton of free content here👍 if you are interested in more formal classes you might want to check out our Black Friday Special on my Unstoppable Artist program at www.timpackerartacademy.com 😊

[@nancygregg5108]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure@@nancygregg5108

[@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz]

I paint in many genres and have done so most of my adult life. I paint fantasy images, landscapes, forests, oceans, abstracts... I also publish books, nine so far and compose classical cross over music. Life is eclectic and my work reflects that. Thanks for this video. I really like you r paintings. You are a talent, no doubt about that. One of my students is in your area. Perhaps you know Kim Dorland.

[@gulfcoastlife3901]

Terrific advice! It's so logical when you think about it - find out what people love before you commit! A great piece of business wisdom on top of art advice, thanks!

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 😊👍

[@sharmaluedke]

It was such a relief to hear your video, because I keep hearing that artists should pick a particular style. I feel less stressed about having to do that now, as I explore different styles and mediums. Thank you for sharing your insight and wisdom.

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure 😊🙏

[@jpwartist]

At last some excellent advice for aspiring artists that actually makes sense. You've got yourself a new subscriber.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😊❤️

[@ollekoos2071]

Thank you so much for sharing that story! I do feel it is the true key for not only the financial success.

[@timpackerfinearts]

😊👍

[@austinperkins1986]

❤ Thanks! That feels right and the over the top reactions have occurred in my many styles and mediums. I have been invited to a show this weekend and can't wait to apply this perspective from your experiences! Thanks again!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure 😊🙏

[@satiready]

i never cared for style, I just stayed true to myself & I hear from people that they can easily recognise my style

[@cobaltbluearts]

Thanks for the video, I've certainly come across this advice. Ultimately if you're only making art in order to make money then you're dooming yourself to endless repetition and that surely negates the whole point of the creative process.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Yep… you have to love process first ❤️

[@ELENAOttawa]

Best keep it as a hobby, instead of hating your hobby (by pretending you even have a chance at selling art for living).

[@andymyers2759]

@@ELENAOttawa I guess it would be nice to be able to have a little stress-free sideline but it's actually a little stressful of course selling your art which was a private creation in the public domain.

[@mai_8j888]

Your videos are very interesting and even compelling. Thanks for the good content! Btw, echoing comment below.. nice to see you back on KZbin after not being around much for awhile!!! Blessings :)

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you 😊👍

[@triconcert]

"Over the top" key words to ruminate over. Thanks Tim!

[@timpackerfinearts]

glad you found it helpful :)

[@popfaves370]

A real artist, successful and with great advice! Awesome!

[@ELENAOttawa]

He’s not an artist, he is an art consultant. He’s filming for youtube, not earning money by actually PAINTING.

[@lisatennant3131]

I've already gotten to that point of my subject and styles (I really did do what I wanted for a long time and sold all my older work), I have to say for me it really depends on the medium as to style (charcoal and drawing mediums always come out more atmospheric). Anyway, been going through your Mentorship videos one by one. My story is, it's been a journey over the last five years, starting over as full-time artist. So, built up new bodies of work, building resume with juried exhibitions and shows, selling work online. Before having kids, I started getting momentum with success, then had to change direction with a spouse that was ill and bringing up kids (graphic design, still visual work though.) I'm very glad to see you back on YT, I've had this question as I've been going through your videos. I'm now with grown kids, and was able to quit the day job, but I'm also older and I'm past doing the street art fair gigs (too physical for me now). You mentioned the Toronto Art Expo as your big break. I believe that I'm ready for the indoor art fair gig. Did the Toronto Art Expo become something else? and I'm here in the U.S., do you recommend any particular indoor art fairs? I'm thinking of doing "The Other Art Fair" in Dallas, but it seems like outside of that group of fairs, the indoor art fairs are pretty exclusive in that most only have booths for galleries, not individual artists. I can research, but maybe a bit of direction or data that you could share would be so helpful. Thanks for these videos!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Hi Lisa, The Toronto Art Expo isn't in operation any more. I haven't done the festivals for over a decade so I don't know which ones are the best now. The best advice I can give you is do your research for shows. You can usually find the list of exhibiting artists on a shows website. I recommend reaching out to artists that have done shows and ask for their opinion of the show and whether they would do the show again. Most artists are happy to share their experience with other artists. Cheers Tim

[@deedee2455]

I'm a writer, but I think the same advice can be applied in my field. I have to try many genres before finding the right and profitable niche for me. Thank you for the video.

[@timpackerfinearts]

You are quite welcome😊 and I agree... it applies to pretty much any creative endeavor👍

[@AngieG11]

Wonderful advice and could not agree more so glad I found your channel. Beautiful work ❤Art is from the Heart

[@lisengel2498]

And I totally agree with your great narrative of your process - and your becoming aware of what it really means for you and your painting from the heart . And the style and subject that changed everything for you, definitely radiates beauty and love. Maybe it comes down to the question: “what do you really love in Art ? “ I find it superinteresting ito watch and share different kinds of art from contemporary artists and from different times and cultures and …. Because for me Art can be a wonderfull way of sharing wonder and love of life🎵💙🎶🧡

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely ❤😊👍

[@AranelEruvyreth]

As a writer myself, I feel like this is a good advice for writing as well. Thanks for the advice!

[@timpackerfinearts]

You are quite welcome😊🙏 I think it applies to any creative pursuit👍

[@bernadetteflynn5005]

Omg such common sense advice. Thank you for sharing. I could listen to you all day. 👏👏❤️🇮🇪

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks Bernadette😊 If you are interested in more formal lessons you might want to check out my art academy at www.timpackerartacademy.com 😊😊👍

[@ausrabartkute-deviatnikova3817]

Thank You for Your advice :) I am on the period, when galleries and other artists say to me, that I shoud find one style and do works on it.. My all works are like the works of different artists :) For me it is interesting to make exhibitions with lots of different paintings, but small amount of sellings do not make me happy for today.. I'm still doing the best I can 😊 Thank You once more for this video 🙏 Wish You stay healthy and happy🌠

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks so much😊🙏 and keep doing what you are doing😊

[@HalfWarrior]

Sticking to the basics and fundamentals of form, light/shadow, perspective, IMO; is far more important than being diverse. If the subjects you paint are odd looking or wonky; getting the fundamentals right is the best thing to do.

[@fernandochavez4312]

Great advice. I personally feel art should be done for the passion and joy of it. Many artists I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with almost do it in a cathartic manner. The medium that brings financial success might even be a surprise to the creator. Thanks

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure 😊👍

[@hollieharlow1129]

I like this advice. I appreciate your shoot from the hip approach. Thank you 😊

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 😊🙏

[@deannfrey3469]

This was some of the BEST advice I’ve heard. Thank you!

[@timpackerfinearts]

You are quite welcome 😊👍🙏

[@kimberarchuleta1689]

Thank you so much for this advice because I'm still trying to find my style. You've inspired me!!! Hugs from Montana

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that :)

[@jeytex3161]

Thanks Tim, you are right on with your discovery adventure! Appreciate you sharing yours.

[@Ayzay1717]

Thanks for your advice. And congratulations for the beautiful paintings you makes.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@jeff6660]

I don't even try to make a living with my photography as most people don't have a clue as to anything when it comes to art. I do it for me...end of story. If I wanted to make money I would become a plumber.

[@davidpeck4483]

Same here, if it sells that’s cool but I do art for me first

[@MK-hz2bn]

That’s sad, I’m a photographer and I make a lot of money.

[@lynnhuntington3498]

@@MK-hz2bnwhy is that sad, not everyone has money as a motivation

[@theresafelix9382]

Me too!

[@abraxasjinx5207]

​@@MK-hz2bnyour comment is the saddest thing I've heard all week.

[@tjbosworth]

Nice to see you again Tim...Blessings! from Denver

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thanks😊🙏

[@BuntingClipClop]

This makes a phenomenal amount of sense. I love, love, love your advice.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that😊❤ if you are interested in more formal lessons you might want to check out my online art academy at www.timpackerartacademy.com 👍😊

[@BuntingClipClop]

❤❤@@timpackerfinearts

[@lesliem5617]

Talk about perfect timing. I was fighting this within myself this morning.

[@timpackerfinearts]

I love to hear that ❤ Glad the video came at just the right time👍

[@Theholliewitch]

Those paintings behind you are incredible!

[@timpackerfinearts]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@BlackDogArtworks]

Best advice I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you for sharing. I will continue to follow you and see what else you have to say.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😊👍

[@donricchio4817]

Great video. I follow the same advice with my art. I used to get 20 commissions a year painting only realism with watercolor. Now I’m painting with watercolor, acrylic, pencil, different styles, on paper, canvas, walls, windows, saw blades, bowling pins… I’m now getting 350 commissions a year and paint all day. Woo hoo. I did this when I taught guitar. I had 20 students. Hmmm. I need more students so I taught guitars, bass, piano, mandolin, banjo, ukulele… before long I had 60 students a week

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😊👍❤️

[@ashleyhawkeswatercolor]

Thank you! This is exactly how I’ve felt about it! I’m not there yet, but I am enjoying the process of exploring!

[@timpackerfinearts]

It’s all about the process 😊👍🎨

[@xxcelr8rs]

I'm a songwriter. I do whatever comes through. Like a sculpture each piece says what it wants to be. Each song is it's own universe. I'm not going to argue with the muse.

[@timpackerfinearts]

👍😊

[@GuyMonroeVoice]

Dear Tim, A fantastic video. Thank you for your generosity, kindness and wisdom! Many blessings and Gratitude!... Guy :-)❤

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure😊👍

[@lisengel2498]

Great narrative of your process and reflections. 🙏🎶🌷🎵❤️

[@timpackerfinearts]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊❤

[@Avi_Z.]

I made a decent living with my music for several decades. After losing my stage voice in a throat surgery 8 years ago… after some healing…I have begun to focus on my art. Not sure I can make any $ but the need to create is powerful. 😊. I very much appreciate your tips and direction. 🙏

[@timpackerfinearts]

Glad you are finding my content helpful🙂 I also had my vocal cords damaged when they took my thyroid out. I used to have a half decent singing voice but now it sounds like a frog is croaking when I try to sing.🤨

[@Avi_Z.]

@@timpackerfinearts mine was a thyroid removal too! Wow. Small world. 🌎

[@timpackerfinearts]

@@Avi_Z. 😃

[@esmegelling6854]

I haven't found my thing yet but I recently followed my intuition and painted a very unusual multi media piece. The reactions were very surprising. . I think I'm finally finding my groove. And yes, came from years of experimentation with different mediums.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😊👍

[@NickLMears]

As someone who's only done a few public shows so far, having a variety of artwork is a good thing. My painting subjects are random and weird enough to at least get noticed.

[@timpackerfinearts]

getting noticed is the first step 😊👍

[@vadal4043]

Thank you for sharing the most insightful advice I've heard so far on this topic!

[@timpackerfinearts]

absolutely my pleasure :)

[@DebLeeMn]

The problem with finding "a unique voice" is that others eventually start to copy the idea.

[@timpackerfinearts]

That is the nature of being successful… the alternative is to stick with creating mediocre work that no one wants to copy… or buy😂😉

[@ELENAOttawa]

And the problem is? Just relax and enjoy your artistic hobby! Share the joy! You have learned arts by copying other people’s style, after all. So, no problem there.

[@elgi9291]

What a great story! So inspiring❤ thank you so much for sharing all this with the world🙏

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure 😊👍

[@samlyons3552]

Very Inspiring ! Made me think of an artist we have in the USA ( Morgan Weistling ) a popular country artist that started out doing movie posters

[@timpackerfinearts]

That’s a great training ground that led to him mastering the skills and concepts… which he then took to create his own unique voice 😊👍

[@paintingthesouthwest]

This is a great bit of advice for where I am right now, thank you very much!

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure😊🙏

[@fruhbisspattv5259]

Tim, you are very encouraging! Thank you for your videos 🌹

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure :)

[@moonlightgator]

Great advice Tim. I refuse to market my work untill I hear that people love it. I just need to continue to explore, maybe I never found it. It is better tgan being fixed on something nobody loves.

[@timpackerfinearts]

exactly 😊👍

[@GONZOFAM7]

The same advice is given in photography. Thanks for this.

[@timpackerfinearts]

my pleasure :)

[@marilyn726]

😯😮😲😲😃😄😁😁😁😁😁 Thank you so Very Very much for sharing with us all your journey to success. I am literally jumping up and down as I paint so many styles etc But, there is one particular style I have developed and yes🎉 everyone who has seen these 5 paintings just go crazy and looove them and want to buy them. I will stop doing all other styles etc and simply concentrate on developing this particular subject and style. Thank you so much once again. Marilyn😂 ps. I LOVE your work!!!😂😅😂😅😂😅❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@timpackerfinearts]

Love to hear that 😊❤️

[@k8sl]

I paint what topic grabs me, yes, I have different styles and uses of materials. My happiness as a painter is the the most important thing to me

[@timpackerfinearts]

😊👍

[@ELENAOttawa]

Exactly! Just enjoy yoir hobby and do what makes you HAPPY.

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thanks for this. I cannot imagine having to stick to painting one type of thing.

[@timpackerfinearts]

Only when and if you find the one thing you love doing more than anything else😊 and only if the public also LOVES it👍❤ and only as long as you still feel that way

[@lisa-gayle9939]

I’m so glad KZbin recommended your channel to me! New subscriber! Great advice thank you!❤

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 😊👍

[@sharongillesp]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@timpackerfinearts]

My pleasure 👍😊

[@traveling-2025]

Omg thank you thank you!! Now I don’t have to feel guilty because I haven’t decided.

[@timpackerfinearts]

You are quite welcome 😊🙏

[@actualsizevoice]

Sounds like fantastic advice. BTW I Love your paintings.

[@Gutswitdaboof710]

This was a very well explained video and now I plan on pushing my self to try and paint more diverse subjects since as of recently I just started to paint mushrooms all the time almost and it’s still fun but I’m not making money off it although people say it’s good nobody buys anything

[@timpackerfinearts]

It is always a good idea to challenge yourself 😊👍

[@elisabethpine3420]

I'm still in a diverse technique situation but my main problem is just finding a way for the public to see my work. I don't have a decent vehicle for it and it's very hard to photograph

[@timpackerfinearts]

I have found art festivals and social media are the best way to get a lot of exposure and feedback for your work. Why is your work hard to photograph?

[@Nottherebutthere]

This rings true. Thanks for the great advice!

[@timpackerfinearts]

My Pleasure

[@mevlidasofic9131]

I like your videos. Thank you for your advice . Can you tell me how you sell your paintings

[@timpackerfinearts]

I started out selling in Festivals, then moved to Commercial Galleries and then with the advent of social media I started selling a lot online. For me now it's about 80% online direct to clients and about 20% with the two galleries that I still show with.