Why My Art Career FAILED The First Time

[@JJSmalls]

"The difference between the master and the novice is that the Master has failed more times than the novice has tried."

[@CJShopland_Art]

I have that on my mood board 🥰

[@stellarsyd]

Wowww I needed to hear that😊

[@christineeaton6962]

Art teacher here, I show your videos to my students when they are in doubt of career options. Thank you for making this content. You reach so many in such a gentle and genuine way❤️

[@Melchy5000]

I've been thinking of starting an art channel myself. I also have failed at getting other types of art jobs. This video has made me feel better that I'm not alone in this.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I'm so glad! That was the goal. It takes a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best for you.

[@Melchy5000]

@@KelseyRodriguez I truly appreciate your content.

[@artbysoffi8261]

Same here just started a art channel and have failed in the past and maybe will do it again but this time I will not give up ( I hope ;) )

[@Melchy5000]

@@artbysoffi8261 Good for you for at least trying. 😊 I have to push myself too as well. I have all the equipment, I just feel overwhelmed and nervous.

[@MTC008]

@@KelseyRodriguez just invade all of europe when you fail art

[@autumnatic]

Helping other artists reach their potential is making a positive difference in the world. Good job.

[@kerrinwinona]

It is a good things. Thank you for what you say it helps me :)

[@giannat418]

Everytime. EVERYTIME that I feel like quitting, I'll come back here and the warmth of your words will give me strenght to go on. Thank you for starting this channel.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

saving this to my nice comments folder

[@RottingGuts]

Notes: Time and Money management is key✍️ Don't let people influence your path🤌✨ Be open to sudden change and being flexible because the world is crazy🤔 Be patient about learning and growing🌞 Reflecting on your past experiences and interests really helps with the present🔥 Don't be shy to challenge yourself but acknowledge when you're about to burnout and step back a bit 🫂 we got this

[@MonicaMolinar]

Thanks for the notes! Am I the only one who pauses Kelsey’s videos to read through comments? This community engages well with excellent input. Thanks again!

[@yvonnemakesart]

Kelsey thank YOU for making these videos and inspiring other artists like myself to give this whole thing a shot. I think it's your total transparency about this stuff that makes it so relatable to others. A lot of people on youtube make it look like a flawless linear process of being successful, which can make it seem unattainable at first. But I think if you're a person who truly enjoys making art and finds fulfillment in doing so, this is a great place to share it and find other art nerds too! The potential is here for sure. And I agree with what you said about at least making a 1% improvement from video to video, because that 1% means you've learned something! Also HAPPY CHANNELVERSARY!! 💜🔥💯

[@byonty886]

thank you for this words, I now have a part time job but I really hate it, I studied animation, and getting a job in that field is really hard, but I need to earn some money. The idea of having a shop where I can sell whatever I create is growing in me everyday, I just wish I could be more determined right now, so, thanks again

[@PB-yf6or]

(Another comment 😂) I’m currently in that state of survival. Where it feels futile and ridiculous to choose to devote my time to art , but seeing that you didn’t give up fuels me with so much motivation. You are making a positive impact here with us! :-)

[@rolandotorres2340]

You are definitely making a positive impact on my life I am starting to feel alive now at 71 My outlook on My art is much more positive and you are opening up a new world for me.

[@bedhead-studio]

This video made me cry. This was the push I needed to follow my dreams and work hard at what I want. I have an amazing opportunity right now to start anything I want and fear has been in my way. I have new hope.

[@albina5221]

This honestly comes with great timimg. I was always drawn to creating art, drawing and over the last few years I only sat down every couple of months to draw, I felt like I was losing myself. Two weeks ago my relationship ended and that ignited my desire to draw again. Honestly, your video is giving me hope. Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@nikitaiszard]

I know I’m seeing this a bit late, but thank you so much for making this video. Kept choking up because even though I think I’m a bit older, I related so much to you. I’ve started and stopped so many times and I’ve been my LEAST productive since the pandemic started. I can’t bring myself to finish or even start anything. You’ve given me some hope for the future, that maybe I can turn things around. Thank you for that.

[@mypointillustrated]

Happy KZbin anniversary! You inspired me to post my first ever art video and that first step never would have happened without your videos so thank you!! Maybe I’ll make it as an artist someday because of it - who knows! Xx

[@MonicaMolinar]

How many “Me too!” Comments will there be here in the replies? Who knows? I will gladly be the first. I am just beginning my channel - there’s one video up, but it isn’t me, it is my friend, because he needed a way to share his music and I had a channel available, so I posted it for him, so he could share the link with a few of his friends. My original plan was to allow that to happen, then just take that video down and replace it with one of my own. Well, his few friends quickly turned into more view than he or I expected. I think within a day or so, there were something like 25 views, and he’d only sent the link to a handful of friends. So, I decided to just leave the video there. It certainly isn’t hurting anything. I think that video has about 90 views by now, which is fun for me and my friend - and fellow artist - Carl. In that video, he’s playing covers of a couple of songs. My first ‘real’ video was in the works when I found Kelsey’s channel, but it had nothing really to do with art or creativity. I had not yet thought of sharing that part of me on KZbin. Upon watching Kelsey’s “They Lied to You” video, I realized that I needed to rewrite my business plan, and allow myself to be one of the artists who never starves. I put a hold on the videos I was working on. As a real estate pro in the Las Vegas area, I was working on some vids about buying and selling homes. My heart wasn’t in it. Not because I am weary of real estate. I’m not. I love helping my clients do what they need to do. But there are LOADS and LOADS of real estate videos that all pretty much say the same sorts of things. Where is the creativity in that? More importantly: What value am I adding? What’s unique about this content that viewers can’t find elsewhere? The answers sucked. The more I worked on those videos, the more monotonous that work was becoming, and I had not even posted the first one yet. At that time, I was at the very beginning phases of learning to edit videos, understand things like keywords and other factors that can help a channel be successful. I am new to this process, and have a steep learning curve. I don’t remember what I was watching before clicking on the KZbin suggested video by Kelsey, but whatever it was, it had ZERO to do with art. I think it had something to do with monetizing channels and meeting those requirements or something. I know it was about money. Anyway, Kelsey’s “They Lied to You” video popped up as a suggested vid. I’d been told that same lie, so I clicked and watched, and decided to outgrow that lie I had been told, and to shift basically everything about my business plan, including the sorts of videos that I create for my KZbin channel. Because of that video, I decided that I have an ideal opportunity right now, to do exactly what I want to do, and let my passions propel my profitability. This is as it should be. Thanks, Kelsey! And, Happy Anniversary! Over 30K subs! Fantastic! Also, Episode 5 of your podcasts is life changing. I had never heard of Substack before Louise mentioned it. What a GREAT service! I’ve joined them and am considering dropping Patreon for the same reasons Louise shared. I’ve also now got Notion & Koji, thanks to you. Yes, I want you to be able to keep making loads of art, but these tips & tools you share are helping me so much! I hope you continue on with the breadth of your content. Cheers to you and all you do!

[@aellefy]

Just hearing this makes me want to support you, youve come so far and thats so admirable. As someone who hasnt even begun to work yet, i get the feeling of being pulled in many different directions and not giving my all to one career path, which would ultimately probably not work out. So this information is very valuable and i thank you for sharing your experience!

[@alainaalfaro314]

I have to say that you have completed your mission in making a positive impact on the world. You inspire many with your channel, give artists hopes to accomplish their dreams. This is priceless and your experiences of your first trials and falls have made your story so relatable and able to speak to the lives of others. You are a great teacher and guide.

[@ThatPaintingLass]

I’m so glad you came up on my home page today. I have been acrylic pouring for almost a year now and I am head over heels in love, do it and every single minute of my spare time and never want to stop. It first started out being self-care, to find something just for me, as I was feeling lost within myself when my children were three and one. now they are four and two, while the days are still very long, filled to the brim with doing everything for two other humans and being their chauffeur to every class and therapy and doctor‘s appointment and everything else… my personal time is very short i am only able to paint after they go to bed and I clean the house and then I skip sleep to stay up late to paint. I’m in a position now where I need this self-care hobby to turn into a full-time job. I’ve been recording videos for months but have them piling up because I hate video editing, I know it will get better with practice but damn it’s hard. I don’t have a computer or the funds to buy one, I am filming and editing on my iPhone. I’ll have to upload from there too when I get there. Today as I finished painting and started my cleanup I wanted to watch some thing to help pass the time. you came up on my home page and it’s the exact perfect timing to have an artist present a playlist that started with your 7K+ month of May to help guide me into making art my profession. So many things that you’ve said in the last few videos resonated deeply having somebody list it all out has helped ground me and gave me a to do list. I’m the type of painter who batch makes paint and works through all of it until it’s gone that way I can take a few day brain clear break and then start again. However with the need to turn this into a full-time job, I knew that when I finished my painting today it would be the last one that I do before I dive in feet first and make this work as a job because I have no other choice. You telling your story that paint pouring didn’t work for you as your first artist job broke my heart and was discouraging for a moment but I love it and I know I want to start my art profession here. Anyway long story short is I wanted to say thank you for being encouragement that I really needed today I know it was the algorithm that placed your video in front of me but honestly it felt more like you handed it to me on a SilverPlatter. So thank you.

[@moniquedelacy8777]

Art can have a huge impact on the world. By supporting artists, who knows how much positive influence you're going to create. Keep up the amazing work 😁✌️

[@pigeonhome]

Hearing you talk about how your initial failure was that you didn’t have the resources to dedicate yourself to content creation was super validating. I feel like that is currently where I am at, and it’s easy to blame myself for not trying hard enough when in reality…. burn out is so real when you’re juggling all these things! i’m crossing my fingers that this summer for me will be similar to the summer you described! you really have done amazing things with your content, as other have said, it’s been very inspirational for me as I make the decision to keep going and pursue my goals : D

[@camellia_rosa]

i found your channel fairly recently, your story is very inspiring and relatable for me and probably for many artists out there! thank you for being so transparent in all your videos, it's very helpful and motivational! i wish you all the best!

[@clarityinthegarden7353]

Just found your page today. You really put the fire in my heart to keep pushing after many failed attempts. . As I sit in this coffee shop and wait a few hours for a job interview. iIfeel a new form of comfort and inspiration come over me thanks to you. I really appreciate you foe being yourself. You opening up about your personal journey failures help me relate, regardless if its one person. Thank you Kelsey. Ima keep pushing a believing thanks to your words.

[@himignicest1571]

Man, the emotion I felt from you when you were talking about chasing your many interests. I feel like we all want to be someone great and has a life worth talking about but at the end it isn't really a thing you can do and wasting your time trying to push so and still fail is a pretty depressing situation in itself, and I felt this so much. So interesting to hear someone to finally relate to, I do hope your doing well though. :']

[@marine1570]

omg ggx!! didnt expect to find you here :O

[@himignicest1571]

@@marine1570 YOOOO this is the third time ive been recognized on youtube sobbing and crying HII nice to see u too good sir

[@marine1570]

@@himignicest1571i love ur art sm and it's nice to see that you like kelsey's videos too haha

[@himignicest1571]

@@marine1570 THANK YOU SMUCH AUAGAH her videos were therapy for me during a point in my life i supprt her smuch grrr

[@paigegangloffart235]

I just wanted to thank you for posting this video :'). I was able to relate to your story a lot. I grew up in the same kind of household and went to college for education because I really wanted to make a difference and help people. I taught for two years but teaching absolutely drained me and made me so unhappy. I recently left education and I want to try and become a full time artist! Your videos give me so much hope that with a lot of hard work I can make it too. Thank you

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

You don't know how much I appreciate this video my sweet sister Kelsey. I can't Thank you enough. For everyone struggling keep on moving you can do this❤

[@meganbearz]

I also studied polysci as an undergrad! I became a librarian - now I'm mid-career and trying to pivot into art. I appreciate your authenticity, transparency, and generosity with sharing what you've learned. Great resources, too. Fantastic work!!

[@parkerduncanart]

Just started my channel after 6 years of debating and posting and deleting. This time im determined to stick with it fully just to make myself proud

[@Hiihailz]

You are a light, Kelsey...thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. I'm very grateful I saw your video today.

[@MonicaMolinar]

You’ve helped me to completely transform my business plan, which has also meant that many aspects of my life are also transforming. Thanks, Kelsey.

[@LiathLaVerneHawke]

This video and your channel was recommended to me recently and I am very thankful for it! I am a writer, artists, and I want to do animation soon. I just opened my own shop on ArtStation with my first print, I working on a story to publish, and I was making vlogs on KZbin but I haven't had very good luck. I brought the vlogs down in order to change content later and I kinda thought I wasn't going to come back. After watching this I think i'm motiviated to try again and maybe show more of my art on KZbin and my trial and error animations, etc. I do want to have a creative career and to share my stories no matter what format they take so thank you for your video! I'm inspired! I will keep working hard on it! Plus I think i'll be sticking around here too lol.

[@makizenin1840]

I have a question? How do you make prints? How do you go through with all these packaging and shipping stuffs? I'm literally super confused

[@LiathLaVerneHawke]

@@makizenin1840 I thought I replied back to you but I guess I said something that wasn't allowed, I put it in the wrong place, or KZbin deleted it. I'll simplify what I said and that there should be some instructions somewhere online. There are multiple options to print and some you don't have to do the packaging and shipping youself.

[@Lavanyas_art]

Am lucky to watch this video. I was feeling little down today, was just overwhelmed with all the stuff I have to do being a full time artist 🎨. And here is your video which helped Me to gain more hope and enthusiasm. God bless you 🙏

[@mariand605]

Kelsey, You are one of the best KZbinrs I have come across. I usually do not post comments but I am compelled to do so for you. You are sincerely very realistic in your contents not to mention the excellent points you present. You are indeed making a big impact my world. I am looking forward to your continued postings. Good luck!

[@thesharonleah]

Thank you for sharing your story. I found your channel yesterday and already I know that you’ve made a difference in my world as an artist.

[@KrabiAdventure]

You're smashing it... just keep going, that's all that's required to make this last. My YT run lasted 12 years. I did basically nothing the last 5. It's really nice passive income but nicer when you're cranking out videos once a week. Best of luck!

[@nictegki]

You inspire me a lot and I admire you! I'll stick to your KZbin channel, sometimes I feel overwhelmed by a lot of advice but no I know it's you who I want to follow

[@absurdo217]

You ARE making a positive impact in the world! Maybe much bigger that you might think. Thank you for this video and for all your hard work! ❤

[@bangie128]

Me and my partner are artists and we both want to do art careers and its been a very uphill situation, but no channel has given me as much hope and tools as yours has had. Im glad life took you through the path it did because it led you here, to share your findings with the rest of the world and making a change. Im very proud of you, and we're grateful for your stories and teachings

[@lilac2583]

I'm crying you truly change my art life I'm currently viewing art a different way thank you i hope you the best in the future we all truly appreciate:)

[@njclawsart]

I think I found Catherine around that same time 2020 and it's really interesting to see how taking her advice worked out so well for you now. I started out in a similar situation to you. Have a major that I love that locally I can get no experience in which left me with art. I've tried and failed to stay consistent and get myself and my content out there but life has been tumultuous and hard and my mind has been my biggest enemy. But watching your videos gives me some hope.

[@makizenin1840]

Same here. I believe that this pandemic has really kinda drained us mentally and physically. One of the things that's stopping me to make KZbin videos right now is money, time and my own space. I'm Asian and I'm still dependent on my parents for money and I'm also preparing for my entrance exam to get into a uni so my life is not going the way I want it to go🙃 And a uni degree is NECESSARY and very important in my country because nobody will give you a job if you don't have a degree and even after that the chances of getting a job is really low + my asian parents don't want me to rely on KZbin and neither they're willing to support at the moment so I have to do everything by myself. Therefore I have to study well for two years to find a stable job and live alone ( there would be no one to disturb me or tell me to stop following my dreams ).

[@njclawsart]

@@makizenin1840 I totally get this. Right now im in a bit of a bind because all my time is going to work (minwage) and its hard to find the time for something that might not pay off for the next 2 years. Being stuck inside all the time from the pandemic meant I had all kinds of noise from my partner when I'd want to record a video. Or having to give up my workspace because he needed an office to work. I'm trying to juggle all the challenges but it's a lot.

[@makizenin1840]

@@njclawsart OMG I CAN FEEL THIS. I'm currently in my early 20s and I share my workspace with my mom. She has to work all day on her PC and I only get time to paint at night like after 8 pm and by that time I get so tired and sleepy because of my entrance preparation that I do in my living room ( gonna be honest but me and my family is quite struggling with financial issues but I hope it gets better as soon as possible ). Tbh not everyone in life has the same opportunities or advantages to pursue their dreams at the moment. Someone have to wait longer than others in order to make a KZbin channel, becoming a content creator and so much more. I hope that you get your own alone workspace and do whatever in life that works for you. And idk how much this will be helpful but "Atomic habits" is a great book for nonartist or artist people. It really helped me to improve my habits and focused on my daily task.

[@njclawsart]

@@makizenin1840 yeah I've heard about atomic habits. It's on my book list. I hope your situation improves soon too 😅. Life really has been all about the struggle lately. Good luck to us both 😭

[@DreamingCatStudio]

What an awesome post! I loved hearing your unique personal journey shared so frankly. There are so many quotes about failing; one of my favorites is, “We learn more by failing than by succeeding.” You are a living example of “Perseverance furthers,” a saying from the I Ching. Your dogged determination to focus on and master KZbin created a breakthrough and I’ve discovered you on the other side. So glad! I enjoy listening and feel encouraged! Thank you for your honesty. 👍🥰❤️

[@RebeccaChinn]

Thank you so much!!!! I'm a martial artist and the primary ways of being a "pro" martial artist (teaching working in stunts, etc) have never really spoken to me. But watching your videos has encouraged me to find a way to share my "art" online in ways that ppl enjoy and can someday be monetizable. It really helped me think outside the box! Thank you so much!

[@liizzset]

Cool. That sounds good. Do you mind if I subscribe to your channel? Also, what type do you study? I glanced at your channel and see wushu? Not sure what it is.

[@RebeccaChinn]

@@liizzset you're too sweet haha of course you can subscribe, I would be honored! Wushu is a Chinese martial art - it's a performance art so it's not about sparring or fighting, just demonstrating moves as beautifully as possible 😊 hope you enjoy! You can find more examples on my Instagram, @rebswushu.

[@highly.katheinated]

Yes Kelsey!! I love all your thoughts on persistence and recognizing we're all bad at everything when we start, even the things we want to do for work and the things we love doing

[@saisankark90]

Inspired by your words, I'm gaining confidence in posting regularly on social media . Thank you , this video spoke to me.

[@BradleyOverton]

I'm a musician and have been struggling with being consistent and what to post on KZbin. I really needed to this video. Thank you so much for posting, you've really inspired me and I think I have a much clearer vision. Thank you.

[@breahudock5939]

Okay, seriously, THANK YOU. I found your channel maybe a month ago and it has been the BEST resource in helping me follow my dreams of starting an art career. I am a stay at home mom, I just graduated this past December with a BA in Art History and Im struggling to find a way to help contribute to my family and life while balancing a mom life in this difficult country. Thank you so much for consistently providing so much information and insight. You have no idea how incredibly helpful you’ve been and I’m sure there are many others who feel the same! I look forward to all you have to share and to continue to watch you grow! ❤️

[@amandameyers9544]

I really do think your content has helped me so much as an artist. Before I found your videos I was not convinced that I could EVER live as an artist but my perspective has shifted. I really appreciate your content ❤️

[@djkuroneko]

You are my art rabbit hole 🥰

[@artcovenbylara]

I've found your channel a few days ago and I've been binge watching your videos ever since. Thanks for giving me hope when I feel like quitting my dream of being a full time artist

[@whcyeh]

This is definitely one of those really useful videos. Never give up. You're amazing. Thanks for putting your voice out there.

[@hilloogle10]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I stumbled upon your videos last year and love your attitude. You're currently helping me taking my art career seriously.

[@trevorworsley8530]

Hi Kelsey. I very rarely comment on youtube videos, but I felt I really need to reach out with this one. I have just subscribed as a result of watching this. I find you very genuine and refreshingly authentic. I'm at a stage of my own art pathway where any good advice or encouragement is gratefully accepted. So keep doing what you are doing. I will tag along with you. Cheers Trev W

[@Tezemya]

I wish I had your videos in 2021 when I was working part time and just struggling to wake up and love through my day to day. You're inspiring and I hope to be able to have an art career at some point

[@lightmedia1569]

i really appreciate you sharing this whole journey! i remember feeling like such a failure when i couldn’t get a biotech internship 3 years in a row, and i pivoted to a totally different career! people rarely share their “failures”, you made me feel so much better. also with youtube, girl your videos are such high quality i can’t imagine them ever being bad but that means that you really put in the work to improve! i tend to write off trying new things when i look around and see so many talented people doing so well, but you reminded me that we all start somewhere :) overall great messages here, can’t wait to see more videos from you

[@AngeliquesCreative]

Your pour paintings are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your videos. They help me keep on track with my art goals.

[@galtenoble]

I've been trying to social media thing with little success since restarting from scratch. I haven't yet figured out how to feel genuine while trying to get my work out there. I feel like I'm always trying to force myself to play the algorithm. Not only does it feel bad, it doesn't produce any noticeable results. I'm trying something different yet again, but your words about how you feel you failed at first because you stretched yourself in too many directions is something I felt a bit in myself. I've started drawings comics, and after watching this video, I think going forward that's where I'm going to put most my energy, since that's what I would love to make some of my living off of anyway.

[@aimeethielman4309]

This video was so motivating since I also had a failed art career during college and I'm thinking of trying again. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and journey! You are an inspiration!

[@TotalKombatArts]

Hey Kelsey, this is an awesome video. Thank you for sharing. I too want to be the change I want to see. I am a musician but anxiety has been holding me back from going all in on my you tube channel and social media. I appreciate you letting us in. Thank you.

[@maryanzoart2755]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Its good to know Im not alone in this fear of the "art journey" Looking forward to watching you grow as an artist! :D

[@beingwholestudio]

Thank you for this, I do enjoy your content genuinely and whenever I come across your channel, the first thing that comes to my mind is genuine content! ❤

[@Detritis]

You're videos have definitely pushed me to start taking my art seriously. As I build my plan I watch you- i truly appreciate what you share. You're so kind.

[@FalconFawn]

thank you for creating these videos, for the past month or so ive been pursuing my own goal and all of your videos have been a huge inspiration

[@daleluck]

Thank you for sharing - when you got the point about “hoping to get 1000 followers, paying for ads, focusing on short form instagram and blog posts and it felt like nothing was helping” that hit hard, because that’s exactly the situation I’m in right now. Your whole story is very relatable, I’m glad I found your video, keep up the good work.

[@nicolasb.henry294]

Thank you for this video...I sm actually in the same path. Leaving my corporate job to become an artist and now it will be better than the first time I tried. It was jusr because i wasn't gocus enough and full of doubts. Now I know being an artist is challenging but I am so happy to learn and expñore new forms of expression. Now I know I am on my right path.

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

Another great inspiring video, Kelsey! Thanks so much. I feel that what people need desperately in their lives is inspiration, and you are providing that. Very best wishes for your successful career 🙂 Adam UK.

[@michaelgpartridge2384]

What a great video! Your story resonates so much with me, art is a healing activity. They tell us in school that critical art cannot be about personal healing, but James Brown said you've got to heal yourself before you can help other folks. JB was, in many ways, much smarter and wiser than my art instructors. I love your contemplative articulation and agree wholeheartedly that you are making the impact and change you hoped to achieve. It's so neat to find a medium that just works so well, I am happy you are exacting a properly rewarding practice through your video production! You have much to be proud of! Kudos!

[@luckyjarm]

crying sobbing kelsey thank you so much for this video. in this modern day and age, artists need to hear your words

[@PB-yf6or]

Wow, this video really couldn’t come at a better time for me. I am feeling the same feeling right now that you felt about social media and how unfulfilling it all feels. I do not like Instagram *at all*. I have not even posted and I’m already feeling the dread. I’m a slow natured person who likes to take their time and I don’t know if it would be worth it to sacrifice that in exchange for churning out art to Instagram constantly. Thank you for this video Kelsey! May you continue to reach new heights and thrive! 🌟

[@NeonPinxSam]

Awwww you sound like a beautiful human being!!! Cheering for you!!!! 🙌

[@Kamilleadellabstracts]

Thank you so much for this video! I recently just started my art career with acrylic pouring and fell into a stump because I wasn’t sure which way to go and watching this and your other videos is putting things into perspective! You really are making a difference ✨

[@Owly-d1i]

Your channel is amazing, i already know your content will change my life!!

[@meandmyimagination4151]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm in the same position. I would love to live with my art,story commissions, acting, comfort characters and stuff. In italy is impossible with the current laws exception is if you have lot of money in your family . So I studied accounting and with covid no experience. Job interviews were a complete mess. Now I hope to start university for daycare. Working as substitute teacher (cause I have to. Totally not rich) but leaving my dream to actually have my own Etsy shop is out of questions, I tried and I refuse to let anyone else decide for me,let it be politic or whatever. It's my life and i have all the intentions to decide for it. So now daycare is 6 hours per day, which means I have half day to do my art,for now I'll start as a hobby,later in life we'll see. Your story gave me hope again. Thank you ❤️

[@lojinayoussef8555]

Girl, really from the bottom of my heart, thank you💖

[@charlyshay1013]

You've definitely had a Positive Impact on me. So glad I found your channel. Thank you!

[@ravenbelote1801]

I like your honesty. Glad to hear you're doing well. Happy Anniversary...✨

[@so1iel]

Honestly thank you so much for all these videos youve made about making it as an artist. I'm very much in the situation you were before. Down to starting out with a more fine arts background that I could not honestly keep with to sustain myself. Truly grateful that someone gave me the introduction to painting bc even now as I have moved onto digital, I still see the way it affects me. Im so thankful that you've just put theses ways an artist can survive in a way that my ADHD brain can follow and give me hope. Currently moving out of a very toxic household and would love to dive into fully commiting myself as an artist while in grad school. Please know you have made a positive impact on so many people. Making information accessible is such a gift. Thank you so much.

[@makizenin1840]

Omg Same here! I'm myself stuck in a toxic household where there's no room for self improvement + I don't have any expectations from my parents and siblings. I also want to get myself a job but I'm only graduate so it's becoming harder for me but let's see what happens!!

[@beasaroseco5840]

I am going thru a transition. Art is a large part of it. I enjoyed this video. Very insightful.

[@moriahelton7164]

I found you about a month ago and I gotta say thank you! You have been so inspiring for me. I just started a channel and your videos have been so helpful and motivating! Keep doing your thing🧡

[@windowcleaners936]

thanks for sharing your story!! btw your acrylic pours ARE AMAZING

[@kimslone5185]

Regarding saving the world -- one idea I've been hearing lately is that we save the world by first saving ourselves. Our joy gives other people permission to find theirs.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

I love that, that's exactly what I needed to hear, thanks Kim

[@hannahminnick7978]

I appreciated the trying to get 1% better with each video. I'm trying to do that with each of my art videos too! My Mural Mondays art definitely ones that will be rough because I'm still learning how to film painting large videos. I'm still going to post them though! Once summertime rolls around and my art shed is done I'm excited to try out different filming techniques for the intros. Finally showing my face in the beginning of the art videos to talk briefly about the piece before showing the painting timelapse. I'm really excited for it! I'll be signing and talking so the Deaf community can also have access to what I'm saying. I think that'll make it a little bit more interesting and unique too. I don't know many artists who are fluent in ASL on top of creating artwork. I'm really excited to share artwork of really obscure animals as well to raise awareness for them! 😊

[@STICKYArt]

Hello I am new here I can relate to your experience and life path in so many ways! So many people close to me told me to not pursue art. It has been the hardest choice I made and getting started as an artist is not easy to do if you do not have the funding or support. I studied environmental science as my major in college and have not been able to get a job in the field I went to school for. Art has always been my passion and sticking with it has gotten me through so much! Thanks for sharing this and keep up the great work!

[@Createwithfranzsidney]

Sticky Art, I think you could connect your interest in environmental science with artwork, articles, etc and approach magazines, publishing houses ètc with your specialised work. One excellent illustrator called Roman Garcia Mora is actually a biologist. His images are so good precisely because of his training in biology. Don’t give up! Start small and build from there.

[@STICKYArt]

@@Createwithfranzsidney I think that is definitely a goal that I am striving for! thanks for the suggestions :)

[@luciditywaling]

Thanks for all your help. I'm older and finally able to be in school for art. I especially liked your video on Style. I'm training in illustration. I have found that learning art takes a lot of brain power and I definitely had to lay aside other things.

[@KelseyRodriguez]

Oh absolutely, learning art requires so much more active brainpower than studying almost any other subject because you have to build in that muscle memory and intuition. It can be really draining. So glad that my content has been able to help! I recently did a whole video on creating a study plan for myself as a self taught artist and will be making lots more videos in that vein, so stay tuned!

[@RyeMiArt]

Congrats on 2 years on KZbin! Your videos are helping so many of us to reach our goals or even better to simply _start_ working towards our dreams. I started my YT channel during covid to get out of the reality [I am a pharmacist and the day to day desperation I was facing and am facing up to this day was/is just unbearable] and to frankly speaking make myself do more art. It makes me relaxed and inspired and happy but I often feel anxious and sad because my art is nowhere where I want it to be and I fear 'what if it turnes out bad?'. But it all takes time, I know that! I just need to be less mean to myself. Thankfully I'm slowly adopting mindset of 'I'll just make another attempt'. Thank you again for your time and dedication you put into your videos they are truly amazing and inspirational. 💜

[@darlenepaints9286]

I felt completely lost in my art journey trying to jump on a new trend but getting nowhere. I am soo happy to have found your channel.

[@katiecool70]

Gosh this makes me feel so less alone, failure after failure after failure. Also having starving artist ingrained but desperately wanting to do art in life maybe there is a space for me

[@sweetpeahunnybee]

This is so inspiring! I’ve been burnt out with instagram even though I have a lot of amazing followers and friends on there. It just seems pointless to post on there now but KZbin has been something I’ve been interested in since I was in middle school and I think I want to give it a try 😊

[@omni-versal]

I've been enjoying your talks. We've started a channel in hopes of getting rid of the 9-5. I know it's super early. I've only been at this consistently about 3-4 months, but sometimes it makes me wonder if this is in the right direction. I already know how to edit. Sometimes I wonder about our content. But I enjoy all the stuff we do. We started with photography and baking (my wife and I), but we also do speech videos, and music, and started a podcast based on topics we talked about virtually with friends over the pandemic. And people tell us we are talented and should put it out. But it also feels like echo chambers, just because they think so doesn't mean everybody thinks so 😅. I'm not easily affected by negative comments or things like that, but I am more affected by lack of progress, cause then it feels like I'm doing it for nothing, and I don't really like my time being wasted. Buy you do give me hope because it seems like it was a really slow start for you too. And I was focusing a lot on social media also. Maybe should just focus mainly on KZbin. Anyways, thanks!

[@makizenin1840]

I feel you! I haven't started a youtube channel yet but I'm already overwhelmed by choosing a specific niche cause I don't wanna overwhelm myself. It's really a huge struggle but maybe I'll figure it out with time.

[@sarahskye2215]

Oh boy, I relate to this so much. I hope I get to where you are now. It's been so motivating to watch your videos! 💕

[@MissEmilyAfton]

This video was very inspirational for me, Thank you :)

[@Livelife_light]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. You inspired me! I have my KZbin Channel that I constantly posted, 1 video every week since April 2020, and sometimes I even held 15days 30 days art marathon. But in October I was hit by personal emotional exhaustion and I had to change myself fully, prioritize my kid than my art career or business studies. Its been over 7 months, that I have actually posted my Weekly KZbin Vids. Your video is making me think on my content planning and my mindset that I need to carry out. 😊💕

[@stephaniepaints]

"I bought Animal Crossing and Nintendo Switch Lite, just to feel something"- are we the same person?! I would like to add that I am currently in my 30's lol. So proud of you for not giving up and getting to this place :)

[@FrankD90210]

I really enjoy your videos. You are so genuine when you speak, and I can tell everything you do, you do from the heart. Thank you so much for doing what you do, and for persevering. You are very inspiring to those of us still struggling in our own creative journeys. ❤️

[@sunilsdesigns1232]

I came across your video by chance, and am really glad that I did! This helped me a lot when I was feeling discouraged and burnt out, and gave me a more positive outlook when approaching things. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@canaldabrabulleta]

I see so many people who have given up their careers to start something more creative and authentic, but that sometimes seems so far away from us. Really, there are these voices that pull us down a path that we don't want to follow, but end up going because we don't believe in ourselves. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@MadonnaBlack]

You are preaching to the choir 🥺 It’s crazy how do many of us are sharing similar experiences.

[@alocrisis]

Thank you for this video…. U have really inspired me … I have been feeling as dead as my art career …. Honestly I was getting up with everything. Thank you really I will try one more time

[@MrHatzOff]

Hey, this is super insightful and inspirational. Thank you. I genuinely appreciate everything about this video and your channel.

[@jessicaangelesart]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! This is what I needed. I was starting my channel and finding it hard not to give up (again)! You are such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️ thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕🙏 More success on your journey! And to all of us who are here aspiring to succeed and keep trying ❤️

[@lastdays9163]

Helpful... like always 👏👏👏. Loving the storytimes.

[@aulyasisca5181]

you're so good at explaining, words just naturally flow from your head to your lips. after watching several videos it rly shows you're have such intelligence and that's what i think is one of your strength as a content creator. keep going~

[@angel79nunn]

I can tell by the way you speak you are really passionate about art and the other things you love. And I really respect that. You are an inspiration to me and other artists out there. Please keep it up because it means a lot. Thank you ❤️