You aren’t just helping people with their art careers, you are helping them maintain their mental health. Thank you for your contribution to the world ❤ and your drawings aren’t bad 😂
Just within the first 4 minutes if listening, I’m grateful at this point that I’m at this stage of painting where that’s all I need to do..and experiment. That said, when someone happens by my work, it often sells, but I’m not “out there” marketing myself; that’s daunting and I’m just happy painting now and learning from people like you. :) I’m grateful to paint and discover, even though I know I need to sell more.
WOW! I have been procrastinating for two years since I quit my 15yr. hospital job to pursue a creative career to only realize that I know shit about the business side and spending less and less time on actually experimenting and creating. I have been stuck and fearing to create because I have been worried about what will make money! I’m depressed and my relationship with family has gone out the window. This has been a very lonely and frustrating journey where it was supposed to be fun and exciting. I thank you for posting this for helping me better understand what I’m going through and that it’s not just me and this is a common thing that most artists struggle through but don’t share on social media. I wish I had you as a personal business art trainer! I appreciate you and thank you for making this video!
I had to make comment on this video. I am just struggling with lot of mental issue in my job. By very nature, I like to expeiment things and want to work as a creative artists. But due to my financial condition, I have to work on a job. Where my boss scolds me, and from past few months I am feeling extremely demotivated. I was alwasy somebody who was excited to learn, create and listen to other artists. But now I feel I am not worth it. This video really helped me a lot to face the harsh reality of life. I would want to tell you that you are doing a great JOB. We really connect with what you tell. KEEP DOING THIS
I always enjoy your videos full of explosive ideas and your explosive, gorgeous, atomic bomb hair. There is an expression that I love. Do what you have to so you can do what you want to. I was an illustrator in Manhattan for many years and while I was not in love with the field, being an editorial artist helped me to become much more creative as a fine artist, which is what I do, now. Even though I'm an old hand at this stage in the game, I am still learning and share your videos. Thank you, Dries!
But no joke, my brother-in-law was an amazing artist till he tried to make it a profession. Then he was cranking out 30 min projects and selling them for 100 euro each on e-bay. That's why I chose physiotherapie for a job, and keep my art for my free time.
@wizzlehoart how is it going now? I am currently going to school for kinesiology to become a health coach. But I am an artist at heart. Do you have enough time and energy and work to create art and feel fulfilled?
@El-Camino-de-Matteo Honestly, I tried to keep up with finishing 1 painting a month, but the quality suffered. These days I take a long Saturday night and work on one project at a time till I'm satisfied with it. Not the best strategy for keeping up a business, but much more satisfying in the way of the quality work I want to produce. It really hit me after a recent Gallery rejected my work for display. So for now it's my weekend enjoyment. Maybe by the time I retire I will have good quality AND speed and maybe I can get some side money for my retirement
Thank you so much 💜Love your info ….Awesome I’m about to turn 60 😉I’m I Luv this whole journey taking time to smell the roses and generate a couple of income streams with my artwork 😊😍
$100,000? per year? man, some of us have way different goals. making 1/8 that would be good for me. heck 1/16 of that would help a lot to stabalise my life greatly. keep in mind some of us have disabilities and are trapped in part time minimum wage jobs to scrape together not quite enough to afford rent and food costs, in areas where there is no public transportation or health care suupport.
It may sound weird, but making your disability into part of your art struggle story can help put a unique selling point on your art. my art isn’t bad but it’s not the best either, although it takes on a whole different meaning when people notice that I walk with a white cane because I’m visually impaired. Just saying :-)
I have been wondering, will you get taxed on your inventory if you list your art and prices online? Say if you price your art at $5000 and you have 5 pieces, will you be taxed for $25,000 of inventory even if you have not sold any yet or maybe you have sold one or two pieces before at this price?
Thanks Marius, that's very nice to hear. Would be honored if you would take a minute to tell me what you specifically liked about this one? A specific tip, a story, the topic,...
I'm home, injured, and I have time to make art. I run into this self doubt about what to do with it though, what I think about my work, being worried about people seeing it. One day I feel purpose driven and amazing. The next day I can't see the potential and feel directionless. Mentally its exhausting. My health insurance runs out in June because I am not going abck to my current job (I am a teacher). I would like to teach art classes outside of school while I vontinue crewting my own art. I am not sure how to get that going though...
hahaha, probably just a tech mistake of some sort. Perhaps it's in your spam filter or something else. Send me a mail with the one that you wanted to get and I'll send it manually to you.
Zig zigglar not a good source for learning how to sell, in 2 sentanses i can give better advice than all hi books put together. 1) it's a numbers game your gonna make no matter what anybody tells you 2) your looks and personality make the sale so always remember to have a natural smile on your face. Don't let anything anyone tells you sink in, you're gonna make it in sales, i did. If i can do it, you can too. Better than art is setting up a store in the right location, buy wholesale and sell at retail and make money all the time. That's what it's all about, you can always do art in your spare time.
“You will never know how to start an art business before you start…” man I felt that. 😅
It's so nice to see someone bringing this to light! Thanks!! 😀
Any time! Glad you enjoyed it Susan!
You aren’t just helping people with their art careers, you are helping them maintain their mental health. Thank you for your contribution to the world ❤ and your drawings aren’t bad 😂
Just within the first 4 minutes if listening, I’m grateful at this point that I’m at this stage of painting where that’s all I need to do..and experiment.
That said, when someone happens by my work, it often sells, but I’m not “out there” marketing myself; that’s daunting and I’m just happy painting now and learning from people like you. :) I’m grateful to paint and discover, even though I know I need to sell more.
WOW! I have been procrastinating for two years since I quit my 15yr. hospital job to pursue a creative career to only realize that I know shit about the business side and spending less and less time on actually experimenting and creating. I have been stuck and fearing to create because I have been worried about what will make money! I’m depressed and my relationship with family has gone out the window. This has been a very lonely and frustrating journey where it was supposed to be fun and exciting. I thank you for posting this for helping me better understand what I’m going through and that it’s not just me and this is a common thing that most artists struggle through but don’t share on social media. I wish I had you as a personal business art trainer! I appreciate you and thank you for making this video!
I had to make comment on this video. I am just struggling with lot of mental issue in my job. By very nature, I like to expeiment things and want to work as a creative artists. But due to my financial condition, I have to work on a job. Where my boss scolds me, and from past few months I am feeling extremely demotivated. I was alwasy somebody who was excited to learn, create and listen to other artists. But now I feel I am not worth it. This video really helped me a lot to face the harsh reality of life. I would want to tell you that you are doing a great JOB. We really connect with what you tell. KEEP DOING THIS
@@NupurSrivastava-rl5mh keep going Nupur don't give up💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Love how you get to the POINT real fast !!!! FANTASTIC !!! Great Job, loved the video !! A lot less bull shit !!! Thanks !
I always enjoy your videos full of explosive ideas and your explosive, gorgeous, atomic bomb hair.
There is an expression that I love.
Do what you have to so you can do what you want to. I was an illustrator in Manhattan for many years and while I was not in love with the field, being an editorial artist helped me to become much more creative as a fine artist, which is what I do, now.
Even though I'm an old hand at this stage in the game, I am still learning and share your videos. Thank you, Dries!
Not only you are an artist but you’re also a mathematician! 🏆🤓👍
Wow, this is so good!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this video. You gave some great and helpful advice, including the quotes.
I'll be sure to check out some of your other videos.
❤😂 Bro’s hair is the real work of art
I love how he puts together his videos by using little clips, also I love your hairstyle it’s so unique
I need to start doing my Art business and finish working on my 9-5 job!
My wife don’t allow me to have a haircut like you, I can never become succesful.
hahahah... behind every successful hairstyle is a shocked spouse
Don’t let that stop you!
@@PatrickSmithDries isnt successful either.😂
Nothing she can do about it if you just do it
@@MsCaleb79 I love my mans wild hair! It's a matter of taste I guess
Very inciteful and inspired. You really need to get this message in front of more artists. One of your beterl ones, Dries, this is helping people.
Well this just summed up more about me than I had realised! Thanks Dries!
This video was way more informative than what I was expecting! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Diversify or die! Thank you for sharing Dries, lots of helpful info.
But no joke, my brother-in-law was an amazing artist till he tried to make it a profession. Then he was cranking out 30 min projects and selling them for 100 euro each on e-bay. That's why I chose physiotherapie for a job, and keep my art for my free time.
@wizzlehoart how is it going now? I am currently going to school for kinesiology to become a health coach. But I am an artist at heart.
Do you have enough time and energy and work to create art and feel fulfilled?
@El-Camino-de-Matteo Honestly, I tried to keep up with finishing 1 painting a month, but the quality suffered. These days I take a long Saturday night and work on one project at a time till I'm satisfied with it. Not the best strategy for keeping up a business, but much more satisfying in the way of the quality work I want to produce. It really hit me after a recent Gallery rejected my work for display. So for now it's my weekend enjoyment. Maybe by the time I retire I will have good quality AND speed and maybe I can get some side money for my retirement
another amazing insight Dries... thanks for sharing...
Thank you so much 💜Love your info ….Awesome I’m about to turn 60 😉I’m I Luv this whole journey taking time to smell the roses and generate a couple of income streams with my artwork 😊😍
$100,000? per year? man, some of us have way different goals. making 1/8 that would be good for me. heck 1/16 of that would help a lot to stabalise my life greatly. keep in mind some of us have disabilities and are trapped in part time minimum wage jobs to scrape together not quite enough to afford rent and food costs, in areas where there is no public transportation or health care suupport.
Aim for the stars and you might still end up at the moon...
It may sound weird, but making your disability into part of your art struggle story can help put a unique selling point on your art. my art isn’t bad but it’s not the best either, although it takes on a whole different meaning when people notice that I walk with a white cane because I’m visually impaired. Just saying :-)
I have been wondering, will you get taxed on your inventory if you list your art and prices online? Say if you price your art at $5000 and you have 5 pieces, will you be taxed for $25,000 of inventory even if you have not sold any yet or maybe you have sold one or two pieces before at this price?
The only people making money from art are vloggers , art teachers, art supply shops , paint / canvas / brush manufacturers and art book publishers .
Mental time and feeling have NO time. It depends on the mood at that moment which will change. Good and bad days.
Hey man where is the artist readiness checklist ?
Art the end of the video on the screen, just screenshot it, series of questions with result guidance
damn, this hits good :D very on point video, this one. thank you :]
Thanks Marius, that's very nice to hear. Would be honored if you would take a minute to tell me what you specifically liked about this one? A specific tip, a story, the topic,...
thank you for making the video
My pleasure!
I'm home, injured, and I have time to make art. I run into this self doubt about what to do with it though, what I think about my work, being worried about people seeing it. One day I feel purpose driven and amazing. The next day I can't see the potential and feel directionless. Mentally its exhausting.
My health insurance runs out in June because I am not going abck to my current job (I am a teacher). I would like to teach art classes outside of school while I vontinue crewting my own art. I am not sure how to get that going though...
Thank you for making this video
What is an armature artist?
Make it your brand to be spontaneous,
Never received your "free" download. Is this a ploy to get email names?
hahaha, probably just a tech mistake of some sort. Perhaps it's in your spam filter or something else. Send me a mail with the one that you wanted to get and I'll send it manually to you.
@ Lol. It happens. I checked spam but nil. I Will send you an email. I wanted “Artists Readiness” checklist. Thank you Dries!
Oops. Can’t find your email so sent my request to your IG via dm. Hope you get it.
Zig zigglar not a good source for learning how to sell, in 2 sentanses i can give better advice than all hi books put together.
1) it's a numbers game your gonna make no matter what anybody tells you
2) your looks and personality make the sale so always remember to have a natural smile on your face.
Don't let anything anyone tells you sink in, you're gonna make it in sales, i did. If i can do it, you can too.
Better than art is setting up a store in the right location, buy wholesale and sell at retail and make money all the time. That's what it's all about, you can always do art in your spare time.
I hired my 6 yr old to do my sales...So far I've made 1,20€ and a pack of gummie bears for a yrs worth of work 😂
Hell Yeah 😂 just a couple hundred thousand years of work and you can retire 🥳😂
my score is 11 out of 15
I am hoping to fill my shortcomes
It's so true, if you have impostor syndrome brute thought it. this is your sign.
❤
10,000 hour rule
10.000 hour rule!
are you a werewolf sir?
Hahah no. I make art. I have employees for everything else just like the majority of successful artists.
Your hair is distracting from your message.
I needed to watch this at this exact moment of self doubt. I actually feel much better now, thank you!! ❤️🩹🩵
Thank you so much ❤🩹
You’re welcome 😊