That’s reassuring

To me the hardest thing is accepting that my design college, that I went to in of the Baltic states, is absolute rubbish, and now I have to build a relevant portfolio as a self-taught.

In terms of fundamentals, I always struggle with HOW to study them. There are so many different ways I see people do it, and it gets very overwhelming very quickly 😅. Not to mention the promoting; my portfolio has sat in an unpublished domain for months. I really appreciate this video and the ones you make like it, it gives good insight into what it takes to be an artist that many people don't realize at the start.

Timestamps of each section 1:57 General Growth & Improvement 5:39 Financially 7:06 12:07 Jobs / Art School 18:21 Motivation

On the topic of art schools and personal growth., I find that the one I currently attend is very different from other art schools. I had been rejected from my 'dream school' and ended up at another place. There was no required portfolio for entry, and it had a very minimum standard for applying. Perhaps it may have been the level of course I was applying to, but they did go through some very basic stuff like the types of shading and breaking down human anatomy into blocks and spheres. It's not the greatest school, but it makes me wonder where would I be if I didn't go there. I was really stubborn back then, hated constructive criticism or being told to draw certain things, and didn't understand just how much time and effort it takes to become a professional artist. Prime example of someone who fell for the Dunning-Kruger effect. I think that when we start out as an artist, we begin by being very narrow-minded. However, once we are able to open up and see the world beyond, growth comes naturally :)

The unfortunate reality is that most of us won't be able to be professionals. Skilled artists are a dime a dozen and there are nowhere enough jobs out there for all of us.

As much as i appreciate your views on professional art industry jobs and how to grow online i cant help but feel like the social media part is REALLY outdated :(, nowadays having a big plathform online specially in instagram is literally hell bc for example someone like myself that has an office job of 9 hours doesnt have the time nor the energy to continue with all the reels and popular fandom arts, its merely luck at this point if someone doesnt get super burn out. Having a plathform of years before the reels/algorithm apocalypse happened ofc if still going to affect the social media traction but for ppl that has tried years to persue with this new model is literally near impossible to archieve it. As a graphic designer/illustrator ofc my social media has a lot to do with my job opportunities but growing more in followers has become super exhausting and impossible for me todo bc i just cant keep up with making fast commercial content.

I loved hearing you say to diversify yourself. I've been feeling really stuck because I want to do so many things, to point I overwhelm myself and don't do anything at all. Looks like I need to start managing my goals and making a plan 💜

17:07 I wonder if there's anyone with ADHD or people who deal with executive dysfunction in the industry who's able to make it work. Not necessarily thrive but at least know how to cope with the demands in the industry. Just something I personally struggle with- like you can be consistent for so long and then suddenly break apart when life throws a curveball towards you because life can be random like that. Aware that it still boils down to one's personal responsibility but if anyone knows an artist that fits this, feel free to share.

The solution is simple: *"If failing at ART SCHOOL is your Fate... Becoming a Dictator is what AWAITS!" -Master Oogway*

cries in about to transfer to uni for a bachelors in animation

I love everything you said, it really resonates with me. One thing I've seen friends struggle with and that broke my heart tho is this: Sometimes there just are NO JOBS! You can't build a career around no jobs. So it can be normal to not have an income from art for a LONG time after school. But it shouldn't discourage you! I've had friends in my uni who had already gotten an education, just because they thought they sucked for not getting a job after their first run. But with a little more confidence and patience they could have easily started their career! They honestly wasted their time for years not getting payed because they lost faith... This happened in Germany thing, but maybe others need to hear it too.

Another big thing in the Motivation section for breaks: Avoiding burnout &/or ignoring mental health. Neurodiversity, & especially Hyperfocus can be a thing for us creatives. Make sure to take care of your ~entire~ holistic health constellation asides the physical part. Everyone’s mind has a 2-way street with their body; proverbial pot holes &/or other road conditions need maintenance. If one knows they’ve mental &/or physical health issue/s that may need therapy &/or Rx for (especially if it’s chronic), then learn & know thyself; stay aware/mindful of needs where one is at now (today’s strategy/tactics might not work for tomorrow or next week, but might for next month - especially if one has low energy days, &/or menstrual cycles), & get that done. Prevention > (Chronic)Treatment. It leads to more time for input/output of what we creatives enjoy in life. ✨🧠🎆 💖✨

13:21 The advice I needed 5 years ago ..

17:10 I've hired artists that I've tipped and tried to treat very well, and they just do things like overwhelm themselves with work so they don't get the work done in a reasonable time. I'm talking about waiting over half a year for sketches. I had an artist whose work I liked and I was willing to pay up to 10x her asking price (she had cheap prices, and I was offering more professional rates), and then I ended up waiting on her for so long that, even though she eventually got the original stuff I hired her to do done, I had to go find another artist because she wasn't going to be reliable enough. I don't have a specific schedule, but that doesn't mean I want to wait months and months on end for the most basic stuff. And because she didn't get the simple stuff done, I never even got around to hiring her for the bigger work where she would've been getting around $350 instead of the $25 she was asking for. If you're an artist doing commissions, don't screw yourselves over. Do good work (I've had times where I definitely felt like the artist phoned it in on my project versus what they usually did) and do it in a reasonable time. And charge appropriately. If you do a good job for someone, you may have a repeat customer.

Great tips here but the title had me so scared 😂

Great video! I like the idea of working on specific projects to stay motivated.

i relate so much to creating projects for myself!!! and the physically stepping away from art!! and thank u so much for your video, ever since i started watching your content, i got so much freer in creating and i can see the growth in my art as a result!!!! thank you!!! 💚

loved the video but the title when it popped in my notifs scared me bc i just applied for my first art job hehe

Thank you so much for making this video. This was great advice that I needed to hear

You’re awesome. I love all your videos. I think it’s beautiful to share your knowledge and lift other artists.

also people should remember art school isn't the only way to learn, there are many colleges that also have good art programs that are way more accessible and cheaper! and also nowadays there are tons of online courses to learn from as well.

Great vid, thank you!✨💖✨

I really miss making art.

literally all your videos have inspired me so much, this one gave me the kick in the pants that I needed to stop being such a perfectionist and just put myself out there again, thanks

You are amazing! Thank you!

Very helpful, especially the last points, I have that tendency until today which is why I went into design instead 😅

going over art/career path foundations is so important! i find its something as lot of people forget to do😑

Love your videos and opinion

Yeah those people who have a discipline art routine only have a part time job outside of art or a art based job. I work full time in home health which I’m at work most of the days and most of the traffic times are during work. I have found it very hard to do marketing and art posting due to the fact I have a non art job. I want to make this a thing and want to sell my art. I’ve been posting when I can for years and have not seen no growth. I feel the only way to stream and content create as a job is to not have a full time non art job.

Why is this exactly what I needed to hear. Ty ₍⑅ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ₎♡

Hmmmm that Aura. Might have to get that.

How long did it take you to actually get off the ground? Did you ever feel like making art for a living would "kill" your passion? I struggle with this so so much lol I feel so proud making money from my art but also a part of me is fearful that the "business" aspect will completely ruin it as I grow? Sounds silly as a type it 😂😭

Ok, but as an aspiring artist, at which point should I get a cat? (Lol, just joking ofc, but I feel that every artist I've seen online has at least one cat, and I find it hilarious. It's like a crucial step of the process at this point) Great video. Thank you for the info :)

Personally, I want to draw a beautiful decapitated Manaphy from Pokémon someday. ❤❤❤❤❤

I think it is because a lot of people fail. I really could no longer create so I desided to continue study communication. I am just not convinced art will pay my bills. I also did animation and illustraition for a company but they always find something wrong with it and people who pay for art are never happy. I disagree with critasizm. I want to just one thing and then improve on that. But I never found out what would work for me. I guess I can no longer handle being an artist on streoids. I need time to make art not pop out shit everyday. So I lost sight of what I want to do. I now enjoy playing animal crossing and look at art styles and stories I like. I picked up miniature painting. Fantasy characters and I can work on it for a vew months if I feel like it. No pressure. I hope ot will spark something in me again.

After drawing for over 15 years I still don’t have a style. I Can emulate others styles but every time I draw it’s completely different. Is that a bad thing?

Love your videos!

I want to draw a beautiful decapitated or naked mermaid someday.

Human nature is to seek out the negative to avoid it and be drawing into the drama. Life is theatrical enjoyment! Drama Drama Drama

I’m glad I didn’t waste money on a degree for art tbh

I want to draw a beautiful naked mermaid someday.

Please talk about AI!! It's very worrisome as an artist

Damn.

🙂Okay!

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Hi how do I get into a disciplined routine? 🙏

Luckily failure is part of success

got it. quitting now 😼😼

If I fail to get an acceptance in Art industry then MAYBE getting into POLITICS is not a BAD IDEA at all.

How to make an entire 25 minute video and say basically nothing: