what an incredible journey! can't wait to see what you do next. I would love a video on breaking down the nitty gritty of owning an art business! taxes, health insurance, dependence on social media algorithms -- all the scary stuff lol! Fellow graphic designer at an agency here with dreams of finding my way back to my love of oil painting
I really needed to hear this right now. I'm a graphic designer, been at the same job that I got out of college for 3 years now, and I've been feeling really hopeless lately. The job is very simple and way more lax than anything else I could ever find, so I feel really guilty for wanting more creative freedom and craving bigger challenges. Only recently have I started trying to make my own stuff outside of work for my artistic sake, but it just feels like turning the passion projects into a real career is impossible :') so thank you for sharing your story and re-instilling hope in me
I loveddd watching this Elena! Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspiring, especially as a fellow Chicagoland girl over here. ❤ Can’t wait to keep following your journey!
wow thank you so much for sharing! i feel like im in the same boat as you but am just beginning... i just quit my job (i worked at an elementary school and realized i dont want to be a teacher) and am now looking for graphic design jobs to become an art director. however, i feel like i don't really know what this career actually looks like and how to get into this world and have been questioning what my dreams really are. im trying to come to terms with the obvious answer (since i was a kid ive wanted to be an artist) and what this means and how i should approach this. so ever since ive been unemployed i apply to jobs and then make art afterwards. Sometimes it can feel kinda aimless because 'being an artist' can feel so daunting and unrealistic. its hopeful to hear your story and to see whats possible if im just disciplined, patient, and dedicated with my work!
this was so amazing to see. i’ve been working in design for about a year and trying to figure out how to pursue art independently as well. the dream is to design a cookbook and work with food-related brands. i would love to see more videos about the nitty gritty of your business! i’ve been a fan for a few years, loving the content recently!!
Thanks for sharing your story. It was really inspiring to hear about your journey and how you got to be a full time artist. I can't wait to see more of your art and where you go next!
thank you for sharing this 🩷 I’m in school for Public Relations and Advertising but deep down I want to be an artist and own a little cafe or restaurant but I’ve been feeling lost and discouraged 🤧 so hearing your story is really helpful and inspiring!!! I would love to know more about what it takes to own a business and more about your career in advertising 💕
Of course! we are on such similar wavelengths. you truly can do both, PR/AD and creating art and exploring your dream of opening a cafe, it will be a lot of work, but it won't feel like work because it is your passion. I will definitely make another video diving into those topics!
I actually very similarly went to school for graphic design, at Pratt Institute, hoping to use that degree to help me on the digital back end of fashion illustration and now work full time and am working towards becoming a full time artist! Took a break in between the two as a single mom raising my daughter and am now married and pursuing my art more than ever.
Omg 😮 I couldn't believe it when I saw your thumbnail. (1st time discovering you, btw!! So happy!) Okay, back to what I wanted to say! 😂 I have a pair of the Stance socks you designed ❤ that are ones of my favorites and when I decided to pursue art (a few months ago), it was that pair of socks that was at the top of my dream list of what I wanted to do!!! I was like who does that?! How do I get to do this??! And now there you are... 😊 P.s.: I cried so much when you shared your advice about taking your time, not rushing and that your gut will not steer you wrong. I was in a big car accident yesterday and I was trying to see the bigger reason for that to happen. When you said those words, IT WAS THE MESSAGE I needed to hear. ❤ You have no idea what it means to me. ❤ You see, I'm 44 and don't have the luxury of time like you talked about but I believe I can do something cool with the rest of my life. Your story gives me hope that something like this could happen to me too. Soo happy to know you and know who made these amazing socks that I will be even more proud of wearing!! 😊❤
I am tearing up so much reading this. Thank you. I hope you truly never feel rushed or pressured and stick with your gut and the time line your gut is telling you to follow because it truly doesn’t matter what age you choose to pursue a dream. It’s never too late to start. What’s meant for you will be waiting for you, no matter what. I’m so sorry to hear about your accident…but I’m so glad you’re ok…the world is YOURS it needs you and your art. Please keep me posted whatever your creative endeavors may be, you got this!
@@fiorenzaart 🥹 Thank you so much Elena! I really love your energy and you seem to have a big & pure heart. Will be spending the evening watching more of your videos as I get some rest and healing done. 😝
ahh omg thank you so much for sharing!! your art deserves to be known 🫶🏻 my dream is just to make art tbh, don’t know where that’ll take me but at least i’m happy. you inspire me so much now i have to grab my pen and draw 😭
Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked this video and it resonated with you! that is such a good dream...and i think if you just go after it and keep nourishing it, it will repay the favor and give back all the love you gave it.
As an aspiring creative director, this is so wonderful to hear! I spent so much of life trying to find my niche but, it’s a constant process of learning and finding fulfillment 🫶😌
It’s funny I’m in a program now where content creators learn the ropes of the ad world (however a lot of people along for the ride are already coming from some branch of the industry.) I am an artist too but I do want to eventually be an art director but nowhere near an ad agency. 😅 and yes it’s a lot of work. Thanks for sharing.
what an incredible journey! can't wait to see what you do next. I would love a video on breaking down the nitty gritty of owning an art business! taxes, health insurance, dependence on social media algorithms -- all the scary stuff lol! Fellow graphic designer at an agency here with dreams of finding my way back to my love of oil painting
I really needed to hear this right now. I'm a graphic designer, been at the same job that I got out of college for 3 years now, and I've been feeling really hopeless lately.
The job is very simple and way more lax than anything else I could ever find, so I feel really guilty for wanting more creative freedom and craving bigger challenges. Only recently have I started trying to make my own stuff outside of work for my artistic sake, but it just feels like turning the passion projects into a real career is impossible :') so thank you for sharing your story and re-instilling hope in me
I loveddd watching this Elena! Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspiring, especially as a fellow Chicagoland girl over here. ❤ Can’t wait to keep following your journey!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Appreciate you 🫶🏽🐇
wow thank you so much for sharing! i feel like im in the same boat as you but am just beginning... i just quit my job (i worked at an elementary school and realized i dont want to be a teacher) and am now looking for graphic design jobs to become an art director. however, i feel like i don't really know what this career actually looks like and how to get into this world and have been questioning what my dreams really are. im trying to come to terms with the obvious answer (since i was a kid ive wanted to be an artist) and what this means and how i should approach this. so ever since ive been unemployed i apply to jobs and then make art afterwards. Sometimes it can feel kinda aimless because 'being an artist' can feel so daunting and unrealistic. its hopeful to hear your story and to see whats possible if im just disciplined, patient, and dedicated with my work!
this was so amazing to see. i’ve been working in design for about a year and trying to figure out how to pursue art independently as well. the dream is to design a cookbook and work with food-related brands. i would love to see more videos about the nitty gritty of your business! i’ve been a fan for a few years, loving the content recently!!
This is everything I needed and more. Thank you so much for sharing this!
So inspired by your story and opportunities! I would love if you'd do a video on more of the business, social media, financial, etc. side of things!
Thanks for sharing your story. It was really inspiring to hear about your journey and how you got to be a full time artist. I can't wait to see more of your art and where you go next!
thank you so much for listening! i appreciate it so much!
Love your art and video ideas!! Please make videos on those things taxes, owning a business etc.! 💕
thank you for sharing this 🩷 I’m in school for Public Relations and Advertising but deep down I want to be an artist and own a little cafe or restaurant but I’ve been feeling lost and discouraged 🤧
so hearing your story is really helpful and inspiring!!! I would love to know more about what it takes to own a business and more about your career in advertising 💕
Of course! we are on such similar wavelengths. you truly can do both, PR/AD and creating art and exploring your dream of opening a cafe, it will be a lot of work, but it won't feel like work because it is your passion. I will definitely make another video diving into those topics!
I actually very similarly went to school for graphic design, at Pratt Institute, hoping to use that degree to help me on the digital back end of fashion illustration and now work full time and am working towards becoming a full time artist! Took a break in between the two as a single mom raising my daughter and am now married and pursuing my art more than ever.
22:30 this!
Omg 😮 I couldn't believe it when I saw your thumbnail. (1st time discovering you, btw!! So happy!) Okay, back to what I wanted to say! 😂 I have a pair of the Stance socks you designed ❤ that are ones of my favorites and when I decided to pursue art (a few months ago), it was that pair of socks that was at the top of my dream list of what I wanted to do!!! I was like who does that?! How do I get to do this??! And now there you are... 😊 P.s.: I cried so much when you shared your advice about taking your time, not rushing and that your gut will not steer you wrong. I was in a big car accident yesterday and I was trying to see the bigger reason for that to happen. When you said those words, IT WAS THE MESSAGE I needed to hear. ❤ You have no idea what it means to me. ❤ You see, I'm 44 and don't have the luxury of time like you talked about but I believe I can do something cool with the rest of my life. Your story gives me hope that something like this could happen to me too. Soo happy to know you and know who made these amazing socks that I will be even more proud of wearing!! 😊❤
I am tearing up so much reading this. Thank you. I hope you truly never feel rushed or pressured and stick with your gut and the time line your gut is telling you to follow because it truly doesn’t matter what age you choose to pursue a dream. It’s never too late to start. What’s meant for you will be waiting for you, no matter what. I’m so sorry to hear about your accident…but I’m so glad you’re ok…the world is YOURS it needs you and your art. Please keep me posted whatever your creative endeavors may be, you got this!
@@fiorenzaart 🥹 Thank you so much Elena! I really love your energy and you seem to have a big & pure heart. Will be spending the evening watching more of your videos as I get some rest and healing done. 😝
I could feel the emotion & it had me choked up. I am over the moon happy for you!! 🫶✨
I quit my job back in February. I couldn’t do it another day.
At 07:05 and already crying..will continue to watch now, but thanks for sharing! ❤
Not me crying reading you’re crying! 🫶🏽
@@fiorenzaart finished your video! Thanks for making me feel hopeful! 😊🫠💕 there is room for every artist!
@@takethebrush there totally is! the world needs all the art!
What an incredible journey!!! New sub😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you!! 😁 so happy you’re here!!
ahh omg thank you so much for sharing!! your art deserves to be known 🫶🏻 my dream is just to make art tbh, don’t know where that’ll take me but at least i’m happy.
you inspire me so much now i have to grab my pen and draw 😭
Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked this video and it resonated with you! that is such a good dream...and i think if you just go after it and keep nourishing it, it will repay the favor and give back all the love you gave it.
As an aspiring creative director, this is so wonderful to hear! I spent so much of life trying to find my niche but, it’s a constant process of learning and finding fulfillment 🫶😌
It’s funny I’m in a program now where content creators learn the ropes of the ad world (however a lot of people along for the ride are already coming from some branch of the industry.) I am an artist too but I do want to eventually be an art director but nowhere near an ad agency. 😅 and yes it’s a lot of work. Thanks for sharing.