How I became a full-time artist, and made 6 figures in the first year!

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4 жыл бұрын

This is my story of how I became a full-time artist, and the four things that helped me make and find work successfully, and launch my business. I am a mural artist known as Surface of Beauty, and I paint floral murals all across New York City and the world. I love flowers because they express the joy and color of life.
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I N S T A G R A M
/ surfaceofbeauty
W E B S I T E
www.natashamayplatt.com/
T I K T O K
vm.tiktok.com/Wr5GRA/
Other: My First Mural in New York City, Murals in Bushwick, Painting a Mural, How I became a Full-time Artist

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@TonikoArt 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw your video randomly. I can totally agree with what you say. I like that you are very realistic and good in putting this video content together in a way that makes sense and easy to follow. I am trying to grow my followers myself. I am a single mother and is always afraid to be a full time artist because of all my responsibilities. But I would really want to become a full time artist and I am trying it now. I lost my job due to pandemic so i really have no choice but to try and work super hard. Your video is reassuring. Thank you

@nicholaskemp6041 3 жыл бұрын

This was a breath of fresh air. I'm on this path myself and I've really been dialing in on what I'm going to be doing consistently. I've developed a routine and cut out some bad habits little by little but I hope I can because full-time in the upcoming years as a 3D Product Rendering Artist. Thank you for your kind words and wisdom from one artist to another!

@airinocallaghan 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put, "to meditate at the end of the day to detach from whatever was going on during the day..." - or how you put it. That's so exactly right!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Thank you for watching :)

@urbanrussiandollart2442 3 жыл бұрын

I just love this so much. And such a good timing too!

@myoaklee 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best advices I've heard! Very straight to the point. Thank you!

@encouragedbyHIM 2 жыл бұрын

This is soooo good! Thank you 🙏🏾

@shaleceelynneartdesign387 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous floral paintings! I love flowers. Love your work.

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@ZedeXx 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!! Very insightful! I'm graduating this year and struggling to figure out how to get where I want to, I'm so glad you've been able to create a dream job for yourself too, makes it seem more realistic to become a full time artist. Also I love your point of view and I love your mural works xx

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

It's totally totally possible! Glad this could help. Also, it didn't happen for me right out of college-- closer to the 30s. It takes time!

@Leandro-bj6jh 3 жыл бұрын

I created a new instagram account in July, and three months later I have 400 followers, and that's just from following, liking pictures, and interacting with others. Though, I have to say, most of my followers are other artists. I'm trying to figure out how to get followers outside of the art bubble, which I'm thinking I should interact with other communities rather than just artists.

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

It will grow naturally-- you can like pictures from local businesses you hope to work with. Great job!

@EuniceMoon 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thanks!!! 🥰

@donna8707 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice- so true that developing that self discipline, routine and confidence to share work online as an artist is daunting. Your journey is inspiring. Meditating is important. Thanks for your video on creating patterns! 😊

@LuthandoDlomo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this 😭 you amazing and i'm proud of how far you've come, i can sense it's been something that required just as much inner work to accomplish so well done and thank you for inspiring me too on my artistic journey

@sugarcoder 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a good artist! thanks for being one of those street mural artists.

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@roxshen77 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds inspiring, I really admire people like you. Thank you for sharing your tips

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for listening!

@LoriBlyeDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Great insight and I like the idea of getting plenty of rest to let my mind create! I'm really enjoying all your videos!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! So happy :)

@kathrynd8055 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this and yes that last step is the most important

@VietnameseCalligraphy 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful composition! Sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing this wonderful work

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening! Thank you so much

@CreativeBirdss 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring ...I love your colors...And as a new Art KZfaqrs, it is very useful for me 😊.. Thank you for sharing this

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bintatherese 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful and inspiring! I struggle with fear all the time when it comes to developing my art career. Thank you for sharing your tips!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely-- fear is so human, especially for us artists! Thank you for watching and I hope it helped, as these techniques really helped me.

@bintatherese 4 жыл бұрын

@@SurfaceofBeauty Its already helping! I've created more art in the last few days by following your tips than I have in a ling time :) Thank you again!

@christianhopeinspirational7362 4 жыл бұрын

❤️ Great tips. I love your wall. It’s beautiful.

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much, glad you found this helpful!

@CrookedLittleFlower 3 жыл бұрын

i really identify with how you practice and believe. following your path is so important. each person is so beautiful. i love meditation. take care, c

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Thank you so much for the support and yes meditation is so important and magical

@TipsyArtist 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Your work is beautiful!! And so are you!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@brukhisart5022 3 жыл бұрын

Good and interesting thoughs. I like your work. Thank you for sharing.

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@KseniaAnnis 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice and a great presentation! 🌸🌸🌸

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jakeRedbeard 3 жыл бұрын

Im just putting in my two weeks and this is my new focus

@createwithmary630 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content and very helpful😊❤️👍

@Bobbziee 4 жыл бұрын

This was definitely interesting for sure. Maybe on the next one, you can dig a little more in each topic. It’s very engaging. 😀 keep going!

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Will do! I love the feedback! Thank you

@gc6497 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this

@CellyAndriani 2 жыл бұрын

Good combination colors thanks for your sharing and greetings from holland

@MyCardArt 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I am a crafter so this was so nice to see. Glad you are your own boss now. Keep it going and don’t doubt your amazing talent. 🦋👍🏻

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!!!

@MyCardArt 4 жыл бұрын

Surface of Beauty thank you so much 😊

@CatThompsonFineArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it was helpful!!

@joanartcrafts7687 3 жыл бұрын

Im so happy for you dear

@Thejoyofwatchingpainting 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tips dear 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@amy-happylife2646 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. This is so helpful and inspiring.

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

So glad! Hope it gives you some ideas!

@TmHudsonArt 3 жыл бұрын

Having anxiety disorder, it can be rather crippling in certain aspects of life. Not so much the art side but the business side for me. Marketing is not my strongest point and i really struggle getting followings on any platform. I know they say it isn't all about the numbers but it helps when you got more eyes on your work and more people who know your name. 9 months in for me after too long in retail which is soul destroying...hoping I don't have to end up back in retail lol...

@ArtBySoumi 4 жыл бұрын

Meditation is really great thing to overcome all fear 💕

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@TheTwinsDay 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice share, sending love to you and thank you for sharing your story, please take care

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You too!

@airinocallaghan 4 жыл бұрын

"Be in the world as you are inside" -

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss

@celestesantos7103 3 жыл бұрын

You have been of tremendous. Help thank you.

@SabaTanveerart 3 жыл бұрын

SOUNDS INSPIRING 😍

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@KalpriArt 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video 😍

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@adamkenneyart 4 жыл бұрын

You've got a new subscriber in me! Thanks for the comment on my video

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! Appreciate it!

@4n453 3 жыл бұрын

this is such an amazing video. i was wondering if i could get in contact with you and learn on how to turn it into a business. I am a 16 year old artists hoping to be a professional like you one day:)

@anoopartwork 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@SurfaceofBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@silkokoye1750 3 жыл бұрын

When you started liking and interacting with other posts, which posts were you interacting with? Was it through certain tags? Also how long were you doing this for?

@SurfaceofBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did it with #flowers-- that worked for my art. I did it for about 6 months when I was building my account.

@silkokoye1750 3 жыл бұрын

Surface of Beauty thank you!