I got rejected from my dream art school yesterday, so this video was definitely what I needed right now. There's more than one way to get to where I want to be

You can always see if there are community art places like a maker space that give access to different medias. Or even taking a community college course(s) in the specific art classes you want. That way you don't have to put money into a degree, and can have access to the specific media you want.

What an important topic and gorgeous painting. Reminds me of a beautiful young child version of @thecottagefairy

I'm currently in my 3rd year in art school (technically University in fine arts program) and I was shocked when they never taught us anything. No technique, colour theory, how to paint, nothing. I was also surprised at how the sculpture classes are not typical sculpture with clay but with wood and welding and how there was no instruction in any year of how to actually paint? We are provided the studio space to work, but are only taught how to critique and how deep and philosophical the meaning behind our art should be. I almost quit after 1st year but am pushing through right now since I only have 1 year left. I still consider myself a self taught artist since I haven't been taught anything, but I think this would have been really useful and important info to know before going into this. There are pros and cons to art school (It also probably varies depending on the school), I think it just depends on the person and what works for you! By the way I am a huge fairy fan and am loving these paintings!

Beautiful paintings 🤩thanks for sharing

I get so many people telling me I should go to art school, but I’ve already taken some independent courses for both art and business, and I see no reason to drop that much money on a degree that is not necessary for success.

ur art is absolutely beautiful 🥹

I didn't go to art school because when I was younger there was still this stereotype of a starving artist. What's more I am self-taught with everything actually and I prefet it this way to study, explore, make my own mistakes. Teachers often kill creativity, sad but true... Better to ask other fellow artists, I think;). That's a good attitude - you can achieve this! It might be hard, beginnings are difficult and as you said - channels that blow up from the start are rare and being on social media requires us to go out of our comfort zone. I love your style🥰

Love the Fairy Mail Idea ♥️

I watched Margaret Olley being interviewed on youtube and she said you don't need an uni degree to be an artist. That's good enough for me. She was big on art school though, but what she thought what an art school should be I would think is very different to what you get around me. They have to fluff up the course to be accredited, to get funding from the government. I get it, they have to survive, but they don't teach how to be artists. They don't teach technique, I had to find that out on youtube. I did like being in a room with other people doing art though, that was good. I reckon you are doing an awesome job, love your videos.

your studio is incredible ☺☺

You are very talented and funny ❤❤

Just found your channel yesterday and Ive been binging all your content since. I just love your style! Thanks so much for sharing with us! So glad you started a Patreon! Heading over to sign up now!

Loved loved your story about the new watercolour paint. 🥰🫣

In my humble opinion you do not need to go to Art School. You have your own style, your own ideas and the ability to make it work. You can study the old masters in your own time if you desire. You really don't need the huge debt either. I think you already believe in yourself and that is what matters.

why do people nowadays feel the need to expose their lives on the internet? stupidity and money id guess

today I’m going to finally learn how to draw and this has been a big motivation for me. Just followed you on insta since i want to follow your story over there too. I’ve found a KZfaq series for drawing for beginners which im hoping will be simple enough for me to follow :’) Anyways, looking forward to seeing more of your children’s book and thank you for the inspiration :)

Hi Chantal. If you are doing such big artworks which I think is really great. Find out if that will print as nice as the original because when you reduce things so much you loose a bit of the detail. Example. A fine line may disappear. Maybe seek professional advice about that😊. Cant wait to see your book👏👏👏 Go girl🩷