You're Never Going to Make Any Money with your Art (And how to fix it)

[@StylizedStation]

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[@commentbot9510]

So 1. Create a brand 2. Determine an audience and cater to them 3. Look for and create opportunities 4. Determine costs to produce and profit 5. Create art that fills a certain want or need 6. Stand out from the others 7. Build a following on a social media platform/ spread awareness of your product

[@EinsamPibroch278]

So... IG commissions?

[@grassfield5177]

@@EinsamPibroch278 lol

[@simpforbangchan2919]

Haha step 1 is basically find an audience and it's the most difficult step...lol...

[@aversly5146]

1). nsfw art brand 2). horny audience = make horny art 3). expand nsfw kinks fetshing, furry perhaps(?) 4). reputation and degeneracy probably a lot of money 5). self-explanatory, make a lot of boobies 6). more nsfw variety 7). spread degen 🗿

[@XYZRobZombie]

yeah, thank you this video is wordy as fuck! total TLDL!

[@IyokuUnlimited]

One other thing that might be helpful is to remember that value is determined by the viewer, not the creator. You can sink three weeks into a piece only to see it bomb, and do a simple sketch that rakes in thousands of viewers - this isn’t mystical algorithm magic working against you, but rather that what you produced caught the attention of the right person who boosted it to a similar audience. Pay careful attention when this happens and try to understand what it was that met your audience’s needs, so you can isolate and grow something from it.

[@aceparable1]

Perspective is very important. See if there is a better way to get the same result in less time. If your customer wants a hole dug, they don't care if you use an excavator or your bare hands. Don't waste time when tools are available. Look at Beeple. Almost all of his work was essentially kit bashed. If you haven't found your style yet, don't be afraid to iterate/broad stroke for a while. Get ideas in front of people and see what works. Art is nothing without an audience. Fine art, hobbies and commercial projects have very different goals. Don't sit around wondering why your 2 year painting sold for

[@mrthaw5240]

I spent 2 years to complete my first game that became a game nobody wants to play lol. Of course, I didn't follow the market trend.

[@aceparable1]

@@mrthaw5240 What is your game called?

[@ria_L0089]

This. I see too many artists who don't have the skill charge $100+, and use the excuse for how long something takes. PEOPLE PAY FOR GOOD ART, NOT HOW MUCH TIME THAT'S SPENT ON IT.

[@robrobusa]

I think the best example of this is hannah hillam's "Trongle".

[@caioawols8434]

I got a "real job" and you know what? I never felt so depressed in my entire life :D

[@caioawols8434]

i've already tried 3 different jobs

[@1LuvMLPFiM]

@@caioawols8434 Getting a job that you're passionate about sure is a pipe dream for most of us. :(

[@sweetpotato1208]

@@caioawols8434 me with $14 daily wage in a government.will try to learn new skills (3d blender) and look for new job.by the way im an architect XD

[@nose-bleed]

Same...

[@kyu185]

I got a job right after turning 18. I've always wanted to pursue art, but my situation really pushed me to start working at, I guess, still a bit of an "early age". Now I don't have time or will to draw, I'm both physically and mentally drained everyday. I just come back home, wash up, eat, and sleep, sometimes play video games for a bit, and that's literally been my life for the past year. I thought I was unhappy before all of that, but now I feel even worse and wish I could just stop working, stay home and practice drawing to become an amazing artist and be able to make money off of just that one day... And to think there's really no going back for me and I'll live the rest of my life like this is just... sad. I feel so empty.

[@arcanlia]

This video is a must-watch. A lot of artists struggle a lot with this idea of "go into art, go into poverty" and make them surrender their artistic goals and careers. I believe that a lot of people don't know how to catapult themselves into this industry, and that's why they quit sooner than later. Thanks for the amazing vid!!!

[@benimaro88]

i dont have tablet, laptop or pc so i start digital drawing with my phone, still practising,, hope i'll make it someday

[@StylizedStation]

I hope you make it someday too :D

[@ВладБ-з8л]

without money and mentors, you are gonna fail 99.9% sorry but this is reality

[@StylizedStation]

Money and mentors will help accelerate your progress, but they aren't the key to success.

[@psyducktective]

the fact that you are so motivated that you use whatever tools you have on hand even if they are not well suited to the task is a great sign that you are dedicated to your craft and i wish you luck!

[@danrazART]

@seffocate is similar.

[@Linkyboy]

This whole video left out the most important element of all of the business ventures that have ever existed: Make a good product. Practice your art, learn from the masters, push your boundaries, and become comfortable with your work. Everything else comes after.

[@AmomenttobeReal]

Yes, I have seen a lot of artist, some of them friends who are crying about not selling and if you look at their art.. they need to improve a lot, I say so and I usually get an answer like "its my style!", yeah, its your style, but you need to know anatomy, composition, color theory and once you know that stuff you can choose to not use it if you dont want to, but know it!. Another thing I have seen but that no one talks about is that some people just like to cry and dont work. This have happened to me in the past, try to commission an artist for around +100€ in a piece, and be ghosted after asking them to send me their paypal or whatever to make the payment. How do you want me to take you seriously if you dont take yourself seriously? Some artist, like some bussiness are amazing and the reason they are not skyrocketing is because of bad marketing practices for example, but other artist, like some bussiness are just plain bad, and its the true even if it hurts your feelings. and I am not sorry, I am an artist myself.

[@stemfourvisual]

Well said. The subject is apparently art, it’s not really. It’s making something that people will buy, and all the stuff around that. There are definitely a lot of artists that do really well mostly because they are very good at their art, not because they went to a fucking business class.

[@YellowTalkss]

💚Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserve. Repent of your sins and trust in Him💙

[@eiguajardo]

exactly, this is what this video should be about, not overworking yourself to promote something is not even well made.

[@KlaudiusL]

My imposter syndrome keeps coming up every time I make a piece of art. The harshest critic is not always out there.

[@auri5226]

This comment resonates with me. I recently got a ridiculous amount of positive comments on something and now my brain is just "you were lucky, and you'll never make something that good ever again". And I haven't posted anything since and the opportunity to ride that wave is slipping away. Good luck out there. Don't make my mistake of listening to the asshole living in your head.

[@LowVGaN]

HE SAID IMPOSTER: AMONG US AMOGUS GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY HEAD

[@9902-x1r]

Amog

[@neolordie]

@@auri5226 hey ! could you share it here? and I'm sure you'll be able to do it, it doesn't need to be as great, it just need to be your stuff, I believe in you

[@realswobby]

@@auri5226 This is very relatable

[@scotchtapeworm3755]

6 months expenses is NOT enough to jump. Fear of homelessness will not drive you, but will crush you. Believe me, do NOT do that.

[@nudirt1274]

100percent and more.

[@zeinaayman1823]

Im 16 and have always told my parents since i was 7 i'll be an artist when i grow up. I 100% believe i can do it

[@pupo1999]

I will be a succesful artist, no matter how long it takes, I know I will be one someday if I never surrender

[@andys6204]

studied this over 4 hours on the night shift, took notes and related them to where i’m at in my journey. Thank you for this manifestation goldmine.

[@Aaron-vn5fd]

Same here! Benefit of night shift

[@cinnopuu]

This is very inspiring! I have gotten to the point in my life where my full-time job is not enjoyable anymore, but I also don't want to find another corporate job. So I finally jumpstarted my dreams to be an independent artist and create a small business. It's slow going, a lotta work, and I'm not ready to quit my reliable-income-with-benefits job yet. But hoping that time will come eventually!

[@StylizedStation]

Sounds like the exact journey I went on :) you're on the right path. Keep going!!

[@totallyrandname]

tldr of the video - to earn as an atrist you have to become artist+buisnessman combo. And buisnessman part is the one that will earn, so being artist is optional

[@darlalathan6143]

No, being an artist is needed for products, otherwise, you'd be selling cars and houses.

[@shreyarishi2720]

Good ol' capitalism baby

[@WhirlOmar]

The answer is NO to those questions. Because I haven’t narrowed it down. As a creative person I have too many interests I don’t know which one to dedicate myself to. The lucky ones and perhaps the smart ones, are the ones who really master one thing.

[@emilianocarnaya1602]

I saw in a video that there are people that make not being able to dedicate to a single interest a trademark, and I've seen a few examples. Akiakane is a japanese Ilustrator that some day tought "hey I want to sing" Released 2 álbums and went back to drawing so I guess it is about knowing how, Where and when to do and shift the interest, areas and art you want to work on and be known for

[@emilianocarnaya1602]

I dont really know if it helps but kinda wanted to share that tought

[@ThompsonBrosStudios]

same! it's hard to commit all of your creative potential into one medium so to speak. I'm sort of all over the board too, everything from traditional art, to 3d modelling, to comics, to custom lego builds... and that's without getting into the specific genres and niches you sort of need to choose to make this work...

[@ahamartist9492]

Can't decide if i am motivated or demotivated

[@rafaelbruno2128]

I really don't like that business approach to art. I don't have time to make a field study. I have to get better at my craft.

[@sirlefuppe]

thank you. this actually gave me motivation. I am 30 and quit what I did before to start studying again. this time it is ART :)

[@pandashimi]

What if my only skills are relaxing and eating bamboo?

[@CamelliaFlingert]

nothing, you just will die as me

[@pandashimi]

@@CamelliaFlingert :'(

[@pandashimi]

@@knowsomething9384 Pandas cannot do Kung fu, it is a stereotype from Hollywood >:(

[@youtubechannel7503]

You're cute, become model

[@gimmekromer1151]

Do streaming

[@jamfilledjars]

As an 3D animation student in their second year, the title of this video alone is enough to remind me of why I'm so worried about going into an art/film-related job. I absolutely love doing art, but at the same time I'm planning on taking business, economics and finance classes (acting has also been a thought in passing, though then again, same issue) as I know that that skill set -- while much more volatile and unpredictable -- is more likely to get me the wealth that I desire, especially compared to animation. I just can't see myself living off of 40k annual salary from animation in a world where inflation and cost of living are skyrocketing into the higher echelons of society, and it tears me apart every time I think about it as I don't know whether I should compromise my artistic side to focus on becoming wealthy, or if I should just roll with the punches and pursue my artistic goals.

[@asembo9997]

I understand you, but dont give yourself an average salary as a goal. Carry yourself higher, work harder and become that 0.001 earning more than 120k a year that yiu thought youd never be

[@jamfilledjars]

Fast forward the 3 months since I made my original comment: I plan on making more than that. In what way is yet to be determined, but what I _am_ determined to do is take a different path. I still am thinking of doing 3D Animation, but honestly, if someone can make 500k a month with looks selling their flatulence (I wish I didn’t have to say that it was true, but it is), then what is the point of a college degree? All it ends up being is a ludicrous amount of debt with something that I could’ve learned at home. Case in point, I still haven’t learned anything 3D related because I was held back. Ended up searching up a KZbin video on the beginner basics of 3D modelling in Blender and made a donut and glass tea cup within 3-4 hours. Sure, that’s extremely basic, but it’s still more than anything that I have learned in a year and a half of post-secondary. Plan on dropping out, swallow my ego and get a job to support myself. At least then I’ll be able to do what I want to do and pursue my own ambitions, even if it means I have to work for someone else for a while.

[@nat6704]

@@jamfilledjars I think that self awareness that you just shared is SO important. Just the fact that you were able to observe what hasnt been working for you in spite of what society tells us about it, and considered other options for yourself speaks volumes. Do what you gotta do, you got this

[@ShawnPowerz]

Solid advice and a stunning usage of stock footage. Bravo Thomas, the mindset change was an important point for me to know. Gonna chew that one up a while.

[@himanshux189]

I so needed this video. No matter how much I tell myself, there's that little voice inside my head that always questions me like okay but how will I make my living from my art. Thank you for such amazing video

[@idolboyy]

Love how megalovania plays in the middle of the video haha

[@realswobby]

"First step: changing your mindset" Ah yes, of course first I need to get a new brain.

[@adamjohnson9621]

You literally covered so much in a short amount of time! I Love your positivity thank you!

[@TrickTails]

Don't think I didn't hear that Megalovania remix while you talk about managing finances and areas of profit for one's business.

[@teazun2032]

😭

[@gravitymonkey9300]

I KNOW RIGHT I just couldn’t concentrate on what he was talking about lmao

[@kisuili]

I think it makes it more serious jajaja

[@mmaaaaaxxx]

I was too focused on making sure it actually was Megalovania and I wasn't going crazy lmao

[@maximegalland]

Thank you 10:45 !

[@Im_Derivative]

This is the video equivalent of those buzzfeed type articles for questions you google at night like "why can't I sleep?".

[@azanamiii]

thank u so much for this video, I really love the way you deliver the message. it is not a straight cut answer that fits everyone. instead, you're asking questions for us to ask ourselves and find the answer.

[@CamelliaFlingert]

i'm a 20 years old, but i'm feel myself like a little child, who can't anything and don't understand anything, all this finance things is just some hell for me, which i will never can do and never be able to understand this, i can't study even some more simple things, what ever talks about study about finance and business... so i just would die soon i guess. And anyway i just don't have any creativity and fantasy to create something unique and original. Natural selection...

[@lucashaymaker5927]

I understand where your coming from. What I have learnt is, trying to be creative is the worst thing you can do at the start. No one likes there own art. In stead make fan art or different versions of something else, and eventually you will know yourself enough to be creative. Or maybe I'm just delusional. but don't ask me about finances.....

[@TheFatalintention]

we all been there, trust me no one is born with an artistic perfect vision of the world, you build it slowly also you dont need to live from you art, forget about going to college or university to get a job, you do it to be a better human.. 20s are pain in the ass haha but try to enjoy it

[@CamelliaFlingert]

@@TheFatalintention i know that today whole world in a huge problem and entire humanity have problems, but in my country just impossible to live, not only because we don't have any jobs here when prices on everything higher than in countries like Australia (compare to difference between salaries and prices), but mostly problem is that you can be killed here in any day, just because everywhere banditism and most people inadequate idiots, who brainwashed and also think that they should beat/bully/kill anyone, who even little different from them, i know what terrible things happens everywhere in world, but i've never seen anywhere something like here, even with the fact that i'm trying to find anything bad about other countries every day, but i didn't success in it. So i hope you understand that living in such place with such conditions and surroundings just makes having energy and creative mind impossible, because your brain focused only on surviving and thinking about how to protect yourself, if police would arrest you for self-defense and would protect those bandits, who tries to kill you, so... having money still important, because without money you can't run from here in some other place, and without any skills you can't do it too, because no one country don't need another non-skilled human. Sorry if i took this topic too far, i have problems with shares my thoughts and problems in one point, without starting talks about something other else. I don't care about moneys, likes, views and some other things, i just want creates what i want, but i understand that those things still important in such stupid world, which humanity created. Dumb capitalism, although in my case totalitarianism, not even capitalism (I'm living in Russia)

[@TheFatalintention]

@@CamelliaFlingert I feel you I live in a similar country but with ultra right wing... in the Last months they been killing people who protest, also any independent media who is not with the government, only this year 66 massacres, more than 980 confirmed kills and more than 500 missing ppl who oppose the damm government, multinationals miners and traffickers.. I understand how its to live in a bad country's where you can be killed

[@CamelliaFlingert]

@@TheFatalintention then i can say to you, that i can't enjoy my life anyhow with all of this things.

[@silvaroo]

Thank you so much for this video! I currently has a side job doing art and animation, and while it's going slow, it's building up! Thank you so much for your videos, I cannot thank you enough 💙

[@aKnightg_88]

Stumbled across this video and man very insightful! I had already started doing a lot of the things that you recommended to do, but there were other things that I found helpful. Thanks for the share and encouraging other artists out there. I know I find myself feeling depressed or overloaded trying to get myself launched, but your video reminded me that there are plenty of others with the same issues. Just have to keep working at it piece by piece and never giving up!

[@lucashaymaker5927]

Meanwhile I'm here thinking "I will just never stop making art, and one day money will come in" ...........

[@lawrence9713]

I do make money with my 3D skills, but not actually doing the 3D stuff I'd like to do, but other 3D stuff. I'd like to get paid for doing 3D characters but people are not really willing and open to pay for that. On the other hand, doing 3D architectural stuff brings in a shit ton of money, but is boring af tbh.

[@almt1486]

@Law Rence How did you learn your 3d skills? Did you go to university?

[@lawrence9713]

@@almt1486 I studied game design with an artistic focus and I specialized in 3D art after my 2nd year of study. Was 4 years in total. Everything I learned I could have learned from youtube. The study basically just helped to keep going and stay motivated

[@mrthaw5240]

Yes, I don't make money by selling my games. Only earn by doing projects for my clients.

[@almt1486]

@@lawrence9713 I've heard this from a few other people too. I'm interested in learning but in my head it all sounds very complicated (traditional medium artist).

[@lawrence9713]

@@almt1486 I don't really have an advice, all I can say is that, with the study I was somehow forced to do stuff, because the study cost money and the alternative was doing nothing at all. Maybe you can look for paid courses that teaches the stuff you'd like to do. Because you had to pay for the course, your mindset maybe is more like "I really have to do that now, otherwise I lose money". Or maybe there is a fitting study program for you. The study basically helped with really doing that stuff, and also managing my life in general, this was definitely a big plus. And the real learning began after the study when I had real clients.

[@MariJadeWrites]

I am making a tiny bit of money from my art by making Coloring Books on Amazon KDP, and a few commissions. Hoping to soon monetize my KZbin as well, and get more sales on my coloring books as well :D thank you for the tips and inspiration to keep going on my business!

[@Kyleology]

Cool, I read Real Artists Don't Starve too.

[@visualtacos9116]

Your tips are so valuable actually. It's amazing how you provide all this 360 perspective, including business and marketing. Thanks for the sincere and useful work. It's not easy to find such an informative video.

[@Niko_3D]

This is great, alot of useful tips. Personally it took me very long time before I started offering my skills online. I was always afraid that stuff I produce is not good enough and that no one is going to buy/offer me freelance type gigs. And boy was I wrong all it took was planing out and producing great looking portfolio.

[@PrincePals]

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[@thgritic102]

This video is super helpful for the business side of art, which most art schools and places don't teacher people about. I was close to going to a school with an art business class, but I had to go to a different school because I didn't have the funds. Because of this, I had to double major in art and business, but there weren't any classes merging the two fields together, so I have to navigate practically blind. Most of the info here I already know thanks to business classes, however, I now understand the merge area I've been looking for. If more people know this side, art would be seen and treated in a better light not just within a person, but to the whole world. Another book I would refere people to is What They Don't Teach in Art School. Not only does this book have helpful art tips and tutorials, it also teaches the business side of art like contracts, finding clients, pricing, and more. It's not the end all be all, but another source to help jumpstart into building art into a career.

[@elisecccccccc]

I think figuring out what problem my art is solving is my biggest issue. The other is properly marketing my art to prospective clients. Social media is a great, but many clients you just have to cold email.

[@antivert]

Also everyone, and I say this with love, remember that Beeple is a dirty asset flipper 😅

[@aceparable1]

Exactly, but there was nothing wrong with that in the original context. Uploading every single day must have been stressful even with his methods. But I don't agree with the people who say he earned the NFT sale. I'm not sure any artist deserves that amount of money for what was essentially a day job or hobby. Personally I didn't see one truly great piece of art within his collection. Just a lot of brainstorming. Still impressive. But I would only use his methods so I could go back and pick out the best ideas to build on further. Ideas are cheap.

[@1995Pie]

what is beeple?

[@goilo888]

@@1995Pie Have you been living in a cave for the last year? (Pandemic - maybe you have...). Anyway, a quick Internet search will provide the answer.

[@FireJach]

@@aceparable1 I dont lile his artworks either. Firstly I thought they have deep meaning but I can't see it. There is nothing behind it. Some have but most dont

[@wintercatdoodle]

Thank you for bringing the topic with deep insight. For me, being an artist is one of many ways to get out of poverty.

[@Dianimations_]

Great video, instant fan of the channel. Thank you!

[@freshestavacado9195]

Thanks for making this video! Now I have a better idea of what I should be aiming for!

[@the3rdimension]

Love this type of content by you. Thanks for understanding and solving such problems for artists around the world 🙏🙂

[@StylizedStation]

Appreciate you guys ♥

[@darksidevenom6]

K I hear all these tips all the time but my job makes me work 12-14hr days which vary from 4 straight to 24 straight, so this makes completing my works diffcult. How would an artist get around this? just save for 6 months of not working and push the art?

[@fritzcalingacion4846]

*LOL* art is the medium, money laundering is the income.

[@StylizedStation]

Well.... you're not wrong lol

[@catsinpajamas]

This.

[@renjiai]

Yeah, this is why I decided not to go with art as a career. I don't want to do the business side of it. That takes up more time and energy than the art itself. I'd rather work a job that's okay for me and do art as a hobby than always be trying to sell my art as a product.

[@Khm_khmm]

Hi. I'm very grateful for mentioning my work and I'm wondering how you found it among so many others.

[@nicolobacialli1303]

Found it on art station :)

[@Prajwal____]

Can you give time stamp pls? I want to see your art

[@4noth3rch4nn3l]

So far I have a part time job while I study for my college degree. Opened commissions not long ago, and still hoping I can draw something for someone. This has been a rough path so far but I hope I can make it :3.

[@Glenningway]

Sorry for the necro post. Wish this advice was given to us Ai students during our school in the mid to late 00's. My issue was definitely rushing art with shoddy quality. My style is too sloppy while lacking form. Was so poor until just recently I couldn't afford good tools, social media wasn't as prevalent until now. My day we just had Myspace and DeviantArt, both platforms don't get taken seriously at all. Also, was timid of learning 3D and tried to tough it out as a 2D artist for storyboards. Looking back at my old portfolios after college I can't stop cringing how bad my stuff looked yet I was so proud. Fun tip, remote jobs didn't exist back then either. If you had an art degree and live in not-LA, you will get rejection letter a-plenty. Now? If you have the tools you can work from pretty much anywhere. Yesterday was a good time, now is just as good. Lots of ways to choose from. Another big thing I like to touch upon is social pressure to quit. You live in a poor rural town with no opportunities, long hour jobs and family-friends that weigh you down? Yeah... not easy to cut off and after so many failures I threw in the towel. People will always quote to me the "definition of insanity" when it comes to pursuing this, but it's misused. If you don't practice and get better you will fall behind. There are so much more ways to succeed with this. Also ignore those that ask you to draw them something out of the blue for free, they will waste your time.

[@TheArtMentor]

Mindsets really do make a huge difference!

[@HavenHopeArt]

I love this video!!! I’m gonna check out your other ones on art business! Thank you! 💖

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

Art is about beauty and technique, making money as an artist is pure business. Unfortunately there is nothing artistic about spending 2 years of your life trying to build a business, thinking about liquidity, profit, cash flow, sales, when what you love is making art. The reason why art makes people poor is that business is boring and artists do not like to be bored.

[@sarahscupoftea8790]

very down to earth video. Thank you! I really loved this vid. Yes, we need to put the work in it. But it's not impossible. I love it!

[@Spixxyy]

Well this was very helpful and inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to make this :)

[@alqwer8099]

No bulshiting, straightforward and very useful! Thank you for rational explanation!

[@CloudX3r]

Mindset is Key!

[@husinneelove9141]

thank you i needed this.

[@hemig2869]

Thank you for your videos, you've added fuel to the fire 🔥

[@KurisuYoutube]

A friend of mine once said that a paper with a drawing and my name on it won't pay my bills. He gave up on art, I haven't

[@zoehartist]

Probably backwards but my main focus is building a social media presence rather than money. My KZbin channel and Instagram account are rapidly growing and it’s all in consistent posting. The money will follow.

[@Thefreequincy]

THANK YOU

[@Laghrian]

The fact that many people skip is the fact that before you start to earn you need really a lot of effort and time to grow your company or name. We are used to have things immediatly nowadays and I think it makes some people resign too fast.

[@randomplayer5872]

Megolavania for the bgm is fire

[@FriscoBoatersGarage]

I dont care who youare... EVERYONE needs to watch this video and take it seriously! I am not in this field but the same principles are applied to all industries and its about time artists take themselves seriously and make some money... WHILE THEY ARE ALIVE! Love the video!

[@Zataea]

Can i say "i love you"? You give si much good advice and hope. Thank you ☺️

[@Arvolve]

Great video!

[@foxolotl4389]

I be watching this while my art looks like sh*t.

[@leucome]

Are social media that great for artist? I can take your own channel as an example you went from creating game model to teaching video then mostly talking about it as a KZbinr. I can be wrong I feel like it is the most likely path of social media success. By that I mean the art skill is used to sell social media stuff and not social media used to sell art. Is there somebody else who see some kind of weird outcome like me? I can also use the Vtuber as an other example of this. Almost everybody is an illustrator a singer or some other kind of artist/talent but they mostly use that talent to convince people to watch their talking and gaming stream. Their art is not what they sell but their marketing tool to appeal to their fan. It works these people can pay their bill but creating the art is not really their job anymore.

[@jezdrawz1227]

I honestly also see that side of things. Where the art and social media become alternate mediums. But the target is mostly for money in the end and sometimes not for the viewers no matter how many times they say that they do it for the viewers as a side excuse. I mean look at the others. They get huge amounts of donations and yet they tell the viewers that "they should save up that money" while still blindly keeping it, not "accepting" its keeping. Not even a little initiative to return a portion of it for honesty. But alas, we just let it slip by becuz we're all hypocrites and that could also relate to how we all have different ways of succeeding. Viewers/audience = income Art = appeal/medium Social media = booster/medium But in terms of this channel, they're actually "giving" something significant and productive to the viewers. Like essential information covered in this singular video to help and teach viewers to become successful. So in terms of majority of the Vtubers(and gaming KZbinrs) Its mostly just entertainment interests of the viewer being used by the youtuber. And as much they say its a difficult task, its definitely simple and doable given the trends. But other art KZbinrs want something more "original" or "unique" and that's usually wut kicks them out of the trend. Giving them a 50/50 chance of getting the hard or the easy way. And that depends on the artist themselves. This is my opinion and should definitely not be taken seriously by any means. But thanks if you come this far to reading my message.

[@xNemesis_]

I saw the video before you put it in private lol(15/08)but i wanted to say those videos about art business are interesting and give another view on what i want to do with what i'm learn which is 3d art (SFW and NSFW lol). But seriously great video, and i discovered your channel just because i wanted to learn more about Qixel Mixer 😅. So thanks about these video

[@unicornbbq]

Mmm. Okay so it's unlikely that my opinion will count for a lot here, but I'd like to toss some thoughts out. Firstly, thank you for the video. I appreciate your efforts and I do not disagree with some of your insights. I do however feel that this strikes me as primarily a 80% Marketing, 20% Art video, where it's made obvious, whether you intended it or not, that marketing is more important than originality. I'm not claiming that you're wrong, just that I disagree with the morality of something like this, or at the very least, that the advice here will help many make money by chasing "pop culture reference" hooks and people who are incredibly drawn to love of sameness and familiarity. Yes, this is the world modern electronically focused humans are swimming in, and the video also relied heavily on "Social" media outlets to promote their art, but for people/artists, places like that have become so utterly toxic, that any time spent there felt like arsenic for my heart. I once used it, but do not anymore. Even when I did use it, I'd find myself there, letting my productivity slip away. Again, thank you for the work you did here and thank you for reading my thoughts.

[@hansblaublau]

You need connections, that's all.

[@xtra68]

Drawing give me peace, Its like meditation but loses contact with the world, would do it for hours and hours continuously. therefore paints rarely, take off from work, hope one day can pursue it full time,

[@MachineGr00ve]

thanks a ton for this vid!It helped me a lot to understand how to tackle and to deal with the various mechanisms of entrepreneurship in relation to doing art. 👍👌

[@coradagenheart7955]

this was really helpful thank you 3:50 megolaviania

[@Ron1n_Sim]

I wasn't expecting a hell ton of information when I just came in to see if I can become a commisioning artist lol

[@podpodpod6722]

thank you!

[@BMJMediaLLC]

Do you have to have a business license or report your income to the IRS if you are selling online. For example I sell 3D models on turbosquid and have made about $170 so far. But all I’ve done is make an account, fill out the tax form, and upload

[@yeye3999]

question is, do you want to be successful in the industry today? your art will suffer for it

[@jacobtrahan1993]

I like the aquatic ambiance remix

[@cedenoa001]

Seraphine in the thumbnail got me like: wut?

[@Pamiq]

I'm 15 years old and I am looking for a hobby to pick up that will allow me to make money in the future. Currently I am looking at two options; Programming and 3D art. Unfortunately, programming already has a huge starting salary even compared to the final salary of most 3D designers. I like doing digital art though, but I feel like I would just be wasting my time and by the time I am looking for colleges, I'll go to programming anyways. Do you think there is a way that an artist can make more than a programmer?

[@MrYoungfly1]

I loved this. Thanks for sharing. It took me so long to get this.

[@shellsina4997]

I can't with videos like this they always assume you are in the wrong and need to learn something only the maker of the video knows

[@faasa3198]

Good tips, thanks! BTW when you mention do pop art, will it hurt the artist if he/she deviates from own style?

[@Missunderstood_Ambassador]

Omg this video helped me put my goals in orders thank you for the video

[@AlfredReinoldBaudisch]

I really dislike the idea that one of the most important parts is "social media", especially Instagram. I hate Facebook, Instagram and the superficiality and ephemerality of those platforms, everything there is mostly fake, it makes people dumber, nobody reads anymore because of social media, it makes everyone depressed. If that's what is needed, then I prefer to starve. Kidding, I'm an old grumpy software engineer, so I can keep being an engineer and do art just for fun/hobby, so I can completely skip the "social media" part.

[@caturindrawananimation5288]

I've got a job. I have a hobby, that is drawing. I hate my job, I love my hobby. If I make my hobby as my job, I will hate my hobby. So I always convince myself that I don't need make money from drawing. But seeing the circumstances that the world is going to shit and the apocalypse and the catastrophe of virus and war and revolution... I gotta feeling I have to be ready for anything, Make money from all kind of sources and resources I have. ..and these tips might be useful for me in the future... So thank you.

[@Prajwal____]

If you are really good at drawing, people will naturally would want to buy it, just wait for the right people, make sure they have the option available to buy from you, that's it

[@ttisanime]

It’s so difficult trying to grow on social media. It’s useful if you know how to use it 🤷🏾‍♀️ haven’t made any money from my art being on social media.

[@silencespeaks7531]

Same. Lots of competition, might as well give up and just work at a local McDonald's.

[@ttisanime]

@@silencespeaks7531 Well me personally, I’m not gonna give up. I’m just saying that it’s harder than people lead on. Even if you try to look up tips on KZbin they do not help lol. You’ve got to look elsewhere and plan, and a bunch of other stuff.

[@Weiswolfe]

@@ttisanime if seen that NSFW stuff sells like hotbread, is disgusting i dont want to live from NSFW only but is the stuff that gets the most views and commissons, is really hard to change the mindset go art, go broke :/

[@Prajwal____]

You will have to learn even more, self analysis is the key, if you will focus on somehow making an artwork viral on insta, you will get lost, instead just forget about the insta and algorithm, and focus on getting your "Product" ready, and post the updates, right people will get attracted and If you they liked your product they will buy it if they can.

[@Prajwal____]

@@Weiswolfe nsfw art is complete in itself, but to do something else like character design, comic, you need to learn a lot of stuff

[@ChanellJWilson]

I needed this pep talk

[@mahaphoublue7644]

Be consistent I never heard that yet but that would be long before I will heard this word

[@KeenX72]

Cool cool cool but why is lofi megolavania playing in the background at 3:50?

[@moCusto]

Kinda hard to go indipendent, when you got a Job as an artist (concept art) with an awesome salary...You can either grind MORE art everyday, which is kinda impossible tbh OR quit the job and start from square one plus learning everything about stuff that you really don't like to do (marketing, sales strategies, social media algorithms, shipping, etc etc)

[@alyssaysih]

I've just gotten into my last year of high school, and I'm hoping to make it as a concept artist, or perhaps specialize somewhere else in the art and game industry. I've had the fortune of completing most of my graduation requirements early, so I've been using my freed up schedule to take advantage of several classes my school offers, including a class on digital arts, one in animation and 3D modeling, and one in game design. I've also been trying to get back into drawing more often, mainly digitally, and promote my art and other passion projects on social media. Are these good steps to be taking now? What about after I graduate?

[@__-fi6xg]

The reality is however that Most people who want to be an Artists are either Very Bad and delusional or dont commit to it Like a real 9 to 5 Job. I have a full time Job and still Draw every day as If i Had 2 Jobs. I Burned Out a few Times by now, i have to make myself make more Breaks. Sometimes i do Breaks and watch how the pros work. And i still cant compared to the Real pros in Terms of Skill. Doing Art for over 10 years(digital 2years) and Nobody is gonna Stop me even If i dont earn from it. What is really challanging for me is Doing all the stuff Outside drawing. Like setting Up a patreon or setting Up an instapage or Putting all the Art in different websites, adjusting, lowering the quality for the free art. I even did several short Comics in advance for 1 year now wich i am planning to sell somehow. Currently just Putting my Art on pixiv, i dont Need external graduation but to See where i stand. Someday...when i feel ready, i will Set it Up as a Business.

[@kath_dar_kay]

Dang I just wanted to make some extra money on the side from prints 👀

[@knightspygaming1287]

Seraphine on thumbnail from League of Legend

[@zigfaust]

Me, already making bank with custom 3D assets, 3D printed models, and clothing design: "Daw, this video is adorable!"

[@phobos2k2]

0:56 Aquatic Ambiance music starts up. Lost me into a world of nostalgia for Donkey Kong Country, lol. What did you say again?