How To Launch Your Art Career in 2024 (seriously)
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2022
- I've been working on launching my art career for the past two years, and this is EXACTLY the roadmap I've been following.
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If I woke up tomorrow morning and my entire online presence had been erased overnight, these are the exact steps I would follow to launch my art career all over again. I don't just cover the broad steps for how to launch your art career in this video, we go in DEPTH on what a truly sustainable art career should look like.
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As a veteran artist... I think what you're doing is wonderful. I love your passion and that you're sharing with others. Bravo. ♥
Hey Scott, good day. I love your work.
@@maheshchoubisa6775 Hi. Thank you! ♥
Omggg hiii Scott how are youu!?
When i saw on your website that you were selling copies of your art and even sketches, i searched on youtube and found this video, its a pleasure to also find you in the comments here (:
OMGGG YOU ARE MY FAVOURITE ARTIST🥺🥺🤩🤩
THANK YOU, oh geez I thought I was the only one who preferred RUclipsrs that posted less, haha. I mean don't get me wrong, there are artists that post super often that I love too, but there are some that only post every 2-3 weeks... and I genuinely look forward to seeing what they've worked on in all that time.
Yes!! When really established creators post all the time and fill up my subscription box it feels like they're just using their following for money and not really caring about the quality of their content. I think the ideal model should always be to do whatever you need to grow to a certain point and then scale back to increase the quality. You can always tell when someone's heart isn't really in it IMO
@@KelseyRodriguez oof yeah I feel that. I think another scenario in which it happens is with people like Jazza? Don't get me wrong, I adore his creativity and ambition (huge inspiration to me). But with the sheer amount of stuff he's been able to pull off (largely with the help of his growing team) spread across his multiple channels... sometimes I feel too overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have to watch so I put it off until later 😅 (his Tabletop Time team's stuff has been really cool lately though. Each thing feels a lot more "complete" than his art channel videos ngl haha)
Thank you for your comment, @CopperCoinStories. I am just getting started with launching my channel, and have been contemplating how often I’d like to commit to posting. Some of my favorite channels post weekly, but like you, I also prefer the bimonthly posters, and find myself looking forward to those even more. Those bimonthly videos tend to be a bit longer too - maybe 10-15 minutes - which allows to to take a mini-break and enjoy. I helped a dear friend of mine get some music out recently, by posting a video of him playing and singing a couple of coverslip before I was ready to begin sharing my own videos, but quite a few people have seen that one, and a couple of them have commented on it, so I’ve decided to leave it up there, and I’ll just add my own content as soon as I finish editing my first video - a Tri Glide Ride through Red Rock Canyon - inspiration for lots of additional content and art projects. Again, thank you for confirming that “a couple of times per month” is OK and can even be preferable.
Oooh! this Hawkins timetravelers party 🥳 for force users. . .
@@KelseyRodriguez I agree! There are some long-form content creators who take months to finish their work, but once they’re finished, I’m more than willing to push everything else aside to watch their videos. Some of those videos can be up to three hours long, and I love every minute! Lol
"Art is not content". This was exactly what I needed to hear today. Couldn't agree more. I'm currently struggling a bit with keeping up with my schedule and have too many projects I want to do. And however much it pains me that I can't clone myself or work faster and more efficiently, I think I need to slow down my pace a bit and - like you mentioned - focus on quality over quantity. Man... patience is not my strength. 😂
But this video gave me some encouragement. Thank you. 🙏🏻
I FELT this.
Quality is everything
As a 33 year old who finally admitted to herself that she is an artist. Thank you for this. You have added some structure into my long term planning and I am eternally grateful!
Wishing you so much success and happiness!
Ahh thank you SO so much for the super thanks!! I genuinely love reading messages like this from people, so glad I could help. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything I should cover in more detail!
33 here too who had my coming out as an artist party earlier this year! It was TERRIFYING and SO EMPOWERING… now to keep the momentum going!! ❤️🔥
In the same situation :)
36 here and finally getting started building my art career after already building a completely different, unsatisfying career in engineering. For years I've been telling myself I'm going to make a change, and now I'm really doing it. I've recently made a few sales and it's encouraged me to keep going (and paid for some supplies!)
@@DragOmDrasmin omg a party! That's a great idea!
"The goal here is to launch your art career, not to become a content creator." Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! You speak so much truth Kelsey. I needed to hear this. It is so easy to lose focus when there is so much advice about on youtube. All the best ❤
P.S. I'm loving the notion downloads/workbook in your shop. So helpful. Thank you
IKR?!!
I'm a disabled artist, and I know what I want, but I've been struggling with getting there.
I can't do something everyday. And social media thrives on that consistency. Watching you explain that I don't have to post daily _forever_ was the advice I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for that.
Here to let you know you're not alone 🤗 even with every resource and all the time in other's eyes, it's harder to achieve the things you are trying to manifest when most of your energy goes to defense in your mind/body fighting you. We just have to remember that only makes our work more valuable and others, the right ones, will wait to get to appreciate it. 🙏 Keep healing and creating 🌱
ill enable you dw
Same here. I’m probably gonna spend the next couple months just prepping content so I can post everyday without actually having to *do* everyday, might be worth a shot?
Same
@@beans9288 I tried doing that for clients as an SM manager! Planning and creating content tho takes much more time than people think… but a key thing is to set that up and then focus on growth strategies to build engagement (aka following a bunch of people first in your niche until a good chunk follow you back). Then be sure to reply to comments sometimes to encourage reach ✨
Thank you Kelsey, I am 24. Finally admitted that I a wanna do art for a living, I have tons to learn but creators like you make me realize I was just scared of being an artist without money and I was just trying to lie to myself to fit in a career where I wasn't happy ♥️
i’m in the same boat and wish i had realized sooner
I'm 36, I don't have a career and I wish I had realised this sooner too. Don't worry, you have plenty of time to follow your dream 💜
I'm 24 as well and have come to the same conclusion. I feel its the right choice
"Your goal is to launch your art career, not be a content creator" is probably one of the most concise and profound ways to put it. Posting once or twice a day to feed the algorithm sounds more like you're working for it than trying to establish your own career. So glad I heard this today.
I love that your intro resembles a frantic art professor who is late to their own first day of class 🥰🤣 so accurate
you get it
I think you're the first person I've ever watched to say that the career/passion you're pursuing isn't the content, and that you're not trying to be a "content creator", there's a difference.
I think a lot of people get lost in the process of staring/strategy that that investment overshadows what they were doing in the first place.
Thanks for the advice!
"It takes time to make what we make, and we should give that the respect that it deserves."
As someone who launched back in 2017 and hit a hard burnout last year, I am here to refresh my brand and re-launch again.
Thank you for all of this, Kelsey. I admit I did consider myself a content creator for the majority of the time I was creating in those 5-6 years.
Pumping out content, running myself to the ground and not getting the financial stability I wanted from my art. It's difficult. And it doesn't really get easier. But we artists never really credit ourselves how much we grow. How much we grow stronger- with skills, strategy and business savvy. That takes time. That takes strength and launching-attempting- takes so much courage. I'm proud of you! I'm proud of us!
Please keep going!
I want instant success. I’m too impatient for years out. I need millions now.
saying an artist should be different from regular content creators and not be afraid to post irregular was so important!! thank you for all your amazing advice
Thank you so much for this. "Art is not content" is something I really needed to hear. I do realistic colour pencil drawings but I'm very slow because I prefer quality over quantity. It takes me 2 - 3 months (or 60 - 90h of actual drawing time) and I feel this constant pressure to produce more and that I'm never going to succeed if I don't. This video has helped and reassured me so much ❤
It takes me 50-60 hours to make a single painting too, I keep thinking that I need to paint faster but honestly the pieces I’ve spent the most time on sell the best and perform the best on social media. Quantity over quality ftw. Although learning to be more efficient is always possible
@@Meraxes6 But then how do you keep up with Instagram algorithm? Because it slow down the user grow if they don't produce much contents
@@makizenin1840 personally, I don’t even use Insta.. their algorithm has become video based
I’m supporting you 🤍 it’s okay you don’t need to pump out content. Your work is gorgeous!
@@Ebony.B EXACTLY. It's so exhausting!! I'm also planning to leave Instagram and wanna start a RUclips channel although I don't have enough money, time and space to dedicate myself fully to RUclips (at the moment) but I hope I can start my art channel someday:)
Love the thought of "Make your art an event" and not stressing about posting irregularly. As a RUclipsr and creator and artist I really connected with that advice. Great video!
Love this. I get super hype about thinking about my art career, but I always get burnt out. WAY too easily. I know mental health shouldn't be an excuse, but it just destroys me. But I just have to keep going.
mental health is important.
@heyfella5217 - I can really relate to this. The exhaustion, and having to keep going. Being stoic….. I recognised this in myself about 10 years ago. When I start something, I’m like a bull at a gate, and get very single minded and focussed in on it. Sometimes I’ve been so excited, I had to work through the night, and then go to work the next day, though not so much these days. Other times, I’ll push myself, and push too far, then need to have days of doing nothing. I’ve realised that sometimes when this happens, my eyes are suffering, and they just want to be closed…. I think it’s ‘eye strain’ and it feels sickening. - A result of being stoic, having to keep going, no matter what. I’ve learnt over the years, to pace myself.
I’m starting to recognise stoicism in myself (finally, at age 67!) and it shocks me. My personal motto is ‘paint with Joy!’ ……. When I get eye strain, or am pushing myself, I’m not painting with Joy, I’m being stoic. Not good! I have had the experience of painting with absolute joy, jumping out of bed as soon as I wake up and straight into it, and not being able to stop myself. Painting for about 4 hours, all the time my piano would be calling me, so I’d jump on it and usually play for about 4 hours, then back into my painting for another 4 hours - It’s an absolute pleasure and so exciting to live like this. Chilled and unhurried…. It feels so luxurious. It’s soul food…. Having experienced both this and stoicism is like chalk and cheese. The comparison in the artwork produced by from these two points of view, is also chalk and cheese…. Which artwork will sell better? How will each make the viewer feel? - Another great question to ask ourselves.
Also questioning ourselves - clocking in and asking the questions: Do I need more self care? Always, am I painting with Joy? Also, pacing ourselves and breaking things down into baby steps helps prevent overwhelm. Sometimes it needs to be baby, baby steps! I’ve recently read a suggestion that starting the day with a meditation on self confidence and one on financial security, gives a very solid grounding for the day. Also, a grounding scent (I love sandalwood), and to use these as an automatic ritual/habit before starting my day. Although most days I don’t go anywhere (by choice), putting makeup on after my shower, sandalwood, then doing these meditations, puts me in a totally different space compared to ‘pushing myself’ or resenting whatever it is I’m painting. I feel, look and smell luxurious, by doing this ritual before I start the day. And it’s making a huge difference. I notice some artists on RUclips do yoga, and/or water their potplants as part of their morning ritual. Music, incense, flowers, a leisurely breakfast, whatever takes your fancy, as part of self care, so you’re feeling luxurious and nourished, is what is coming into focus for me now. So my well is full, and I can create with Joy.
6 months to a 100 subscribers and a year and a half to a 1000 is really so important for creators to hear I think, just to know that even if growth is slow, it's still real growth and can eventually start becoming exponential growth
Your comment saying Art isn't content, was extremely impactful to me. There was a period of time where I spent nearly 6 months posting 3 videos a day to TikTok, daily posting on instagram, etc. And while I was seeing growth, I was unhappy with a majority of what I was making because I wasn't focusing on quality. And that level of posting wasn't sustainable, and caused me to spent the last year completely burnt out from making art in general. I;ve finally been wanting to get back into things and now, Looking at it from the perspective you shared, has made me more empowered to jump back into making videos on TikTok and here on RUclips. This time with my focus on quality, thank you for taking time to make this video!!
Thank you for making these videos. I studied art in my 20s but ended up in science. I never forgot my passion for art though. All my life people told me I couldn't make money doing what I love, and I'm glad I found your videos. Now I can take notes and make a strategy.
Same! I've been on the wrong path for half my life I think: my inner child knew that art was my thing!
What up Kelsey! Here's a note for those starting out - it never gets easier. Mo money mo problems and all of that. Be ready to reinvent yourself and start all over again every few years.
yeah, ur probly gonna have to do that if your making stuff like you make. Your brand has to carry you, and if your brand is pretty bad then your going to have to follow the algorythm
I don't think you can ever come back too strongly after making *squints* "Spiderman Vs. Jedi Elsa," but I like the optimism
@@amalgamilabs537 as opposed to someone who has done literally nothing?
So what all this is telling me that artist cannot he successful. It’s chasing a few bucks here and there. Don’t you have to also know tax and business stuff? It seems like an impossible career for artist.
So what all this is telling me that artist cannot he successful. It’s chasing a few bucks here and there. Don’t you have to also know tax and business stuff? It seems like an impossible career for artist.
Thank you so much for acknowledging that art takes time to create and therefore artists can’t be expected to keep up with a social media schedule in the way that other content creators do. That’s so liberating to hear. I feel like I now have permission to take my time with my work to share quality over quantity x
This is an amazing video and I highly recommend it for any artist! Not long ago I was in a phase of “re-evaluating my art career “ and you basically hit the nail on everything that I realised. Social media should always be a tool for artist! A lot of us fail to remember that being an artist does not always mean being an online content creator.
I hope anyone watching this that was once in a similar place as I was ( confused with the direction of their art career) can see that there are so many possibilities beyond just having a large following on socials media.
Once again this is an amazing video!!! 💖💖💖
I’m currently in that phase ...not knowing what to post ,thinking am I too late and don’t get me started on the reels ,what audio to use,is this good enough to be posted,what’s my niche ,it’s all so confusing so I’m watching this to help me ...because I really need to push my art career
Yaaaay a Black artist who is either afab or a Woman, I'm subscribbing
@@firehilo3100 I subscribed to you too if you ever post
that was my biggest takeaway too! as someone who's been hustling on social media for probably a decade on and off it's such a huge relief to realize eventually and even now you can come up with your own posting schedule that works for you and let your art, brand, and consistency do the work
@@firehilo3100 - Hi. I’ve just written a rant on a post above, about this…. I so know what you’re saying! She’s made a such a valid, and commonsense point. - It’s given us permission to be artists again!……. The part missing for me, and I see in lots of other artists here, is the lack of realisation that we need self care. - Always pushing…. We need to fill our own well, so we’re not giving our all to our craft, and feeling exhausted, empty and confused.
I’ve recently read about doing a morning ritual before starting my painting day. I’ve seen RUclipsrs tending to their potplants as part of their morning ritual, to focus on starting their day, which is a lovely way to start. I read doing a meditation on financial security, and another one on self confidence, and wearing a grounding scent (I use sandalwood) can ground us and change our perspective. So I’ve been starting my day with a shower, facial, makeup, sandalwood and these two meditations and boy - does it make a difference!!! I feel so luxurious after it all! - Very grounded, satisfied, and without a worry in the world, ready to cruise through my painting! For me, this small new morning ritual is totally life changing, on many levels. I feel grounded, confident, not worried about lack of money (think the law of attraction here), I’m actually looking forward to painting a painting I’ve been struggling with for 2 years, and I’m dressed and ready for the day, so I can drive to the shops and buy food! - Up til now, I’d just drag on my painting clothes and eat whatever is in the pantry, putting off shopping every day, because it’s too much effort to get dressed and look decent, on top of struggling with this painting! - Living in overwhelm! The difference is like chalk and cheese. So obvious, yet so simple and life changing.
This was absolutely incredible. Especially how you outlined the significant difference between being an artist and NOT a content creator. I have social media platforms that I rarely use, because I look at content creators and get anxiety. I do not want to be that intense about social media, but I LOVE creating art and learning and growing there. THANK YOU
Really REALLY appreciate the differentiation between being a content creator vs. being an artist who shares content as a means to an end. THANK YOU!
Okay… now that I’ve actually watched the video through, I have decided you are now my Coach. Everything you said, especially your perspective and vision for the future, is the most realistic and honest and just idk appropriate thing I’ve ever heard someone espouse concisely and effectively.
Thanks Coach, I’ll be back. Our working relationship may be one-sided right now, but you’ll see one day that I am your apprentice, your trainee.
Your philosophy of building a following and then stepping back made me so much more excited to post on social media. I HATE social media, and the idea of being a content creator makes me wanna never do art again if that’s what I have to be. But yeah, I can totally commit to a year or two of social media-ing if that’s what it takes to get my name out there!
Ich denke du beschreibst eins meiner inneren Situationen, dabei verdiene ich kein Geld mit meinen Kreationen.
Ich habe definitiv viele Jahre lang vergessen auch einfach mal nur spass zu haben und einfach zu machen und dadurch aufgehört überhaupt erst anzufangen.
Gleichzeitig hatte ich dad Gefühl noch nicht genug gelernt zu haben. Ebenso das Gefühl das ich zwingend einen Kunstabschluss benötige um überhaupt Künstler sein zu dürfen.
Danke fur deine Worte. 😊
OH MY GOD, KELSEY. OH. MY. GOD.
I feel so blessed to have found your channel because this content is literally GOLD. I've seen A LOT of videos on how to build an art career, but all of those were from the content creator pov and it made no sense for me. "Art is not content" resonated deeply with me.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us 🖤
Where can I watch your art please 🙏🏽
Girl you are GOLD. Thank you so much for this video. I started getting back at art last year and I'm using RUclips as my journal to improve my skills. Since I didn't draw in years ( sometimes I start and stop or I'm not inspired...) my skill level is back to square one. But honestly, I'm having fun drawing again. Thank you again for this great video. You gave so much good information.
I am so impressed by what you are creating! I only found you this year but I'm so glad I did because a lot of what you talk about actually applies to what I do as well. You are absolutely crushing it and I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
Finding your channel has really inspired me to start launching my art career.
It always felt like to big of a task for me to accomplish, but the way you break it down makes me believe in myself, and know that I can do it!
Thank you Kelsey, you are amazing!
I feel like I wanted to just give you a standing ovation at the end of this video, wow I could literally just see your plan/strategy unfold. I am so glad you found and followed your niche I feel like you are going to go so far with it. Thank you for this, it was incredibly inspiring!
A very fantastic video! When it comes to "comparative advantage" I really love the idea of doing videos documenting my art journey. The way you share the career aspects of the art journey, I'd love to just show my practice. There's so many tutorials out there from experts, but I think it'd be very rewarding to see people who are learning with the viewer! They're always my favorite kind of videos!
This is exactly the approach I was thinking to take when I start my channel. I'm not an expert. And like you said there are already plenty of tutorials available. I think an artist's journey type of approach would be different but also inspiring.
Seriously thank you! I'm always so stressed to post on social media because I feel like I can't provide content regularly. But your video really helped me gain confidence!
I'm not lost anymore!
The passion you have for making these videos really show. Your excitement gets me excited to try and make something serious about my art. Thank you so much for the videos you've put so much effort in. I appreciate it!
i very much admire your passion for youtube and art and progressing your career as an artist. As a self taught very amateur artist in Art School who has recently decided I want to pursue art full time and quit school because I dont feel like its giving what I know I already have (if that makes sense) and sometimes I feel like my ambitions are too high or like itll never be enough but looking at others and feeling their passion always reminds me that those who have the lives they want, wanted it so bad that they did anything and everything to make it happen no matter what others thought. Just thank you because you're being very helpful and I very much appreciate your existence even though you probably wont see this
You are amazing Kelsey!, thank you so much for all the effort and passion you put into your work. I hope you really know you're helping a lot of us who are in so many different stages of our journey. I wish all of these positive things come back to you as well
Seriously blown away by this video. I’ve been getting deep into e-commerce, profiting from my art, etc. and this is exactly what I needed (and many others as well!) thank you for all of the effort you put into your content. Absolutely love everything you make! Wishing you continuous and endless success!
So glad I found your channel!! Thanks for the value and showing your journey as well ❤️❤️
I find it fascinating how many people talk about email lists, when I barely use my email and have changed primary emails at least as often as social media.
tbh that sounds terrifying to me, switching all your accounts over to a new email must be such a hassle??
Girl, you give me so much hope! Thank you for the invaluable info and guidance. Love how passionate you are about what you share with us. Hugs 🥰
This is great! Love your energy and your breakdown. It's always a good reminder that being the first and the best are hard to achieve and knowing how to showcase what makes you different is a valuable place to explore!❤
Such a great video Kelsey. Thank you for all you do 💕
Thank you for your awesome tips! Great video as always
I just found your channel recently and I already love it! I've been thinking of starting an online shop for my embroidery and these tips are amazing. This really inspired me and I know I'll continue to come back to this video for what you've said. What hit me also was that art was not content! This is something I really needed to hear and I was becoming stressed by the amount of social media I'd probably have to do for this. thank you!!!
This is the thing I needed this morning. Thanks so much for all you do, Kelsey. You are so sweet, funny, professional, authentic, all the good stuff. Making my way through your channel catalog. Have a great day!
Just stumbled upon your channel tonight. Love you and your message! I have always been a creator, dabbling in many different areas: songwriting, clay sculpting, digital art, etc.. It took me a long time to fully accept the term 'artist' for myself. But, now that I have, I've started on this road to do something with my art that not only brings me a bit of side income, but also keeps me creating. Your videos are a great help. Thank you for doing what you do :)
I'm still not quite confident in my paintings to start selling but its definitely a goal of mine within a few months!! Love how simple but motivating you made this video :)
As someone who got back into art and started posting on instagram and tiktok.. thank you so much for these videos! I'm glad you're so transparent, because I watch so many of your videos to help me figure out how to make content, and what types of things I should be focusing on if I really want to try and pursue my art full time! You voice is so conversational and easy to listen to, your tips are amazing, oh - and I love your art!! :D
Thank you for the tips! I am trying to post consistent content on RUclips but got stuck a bit lately. I am making coloring books on Amazon KDP, and am considering making either a comic/manga or a visual novel game based on one of my stories I have written and characters I have created. I have many ideas but it's hard to focus and make consistent work.
i’m so glad i came across this video, it’s like you took all of the things i’ve been worried and lost about and you broke it down into separate and manageable chunks 😭
Thank you so much Kelsey! You really hit the nail on the head with this struggle. You really do say things no one else does. “Art is not content”❤️❤️❤️ brings a sigh of relief 😮💨. Binge watching your vids. 🙌🙏
This video is so appriciated! I think this video helped put into perspective that whether i wanted to persue art or content creation... and i honestly would like to persue art. That and it also helped me figure out how i was different given my content is primarily just asmr and showing that art has both good and bad days.
This was so much fun! You have the power to make me feel excited about all the hard work! 😁
THANK YOU for sharing all of the information that you’re sharing. I find a lot of people want to charge to talk about all of this and so I deeply appreciate that you’re so open to sharing it. I feel at a loss when it comes to beginning, and I really appreciate being able to hear your advice. Thank you so much.
This video has made more sense to me than any other "how to grow as an artist on social media" video I've ever seen. Been recovering from art business/social media burnout and trying to get my stuff together now and this video feels like a very important part in my journey. Thank you so very much!
This is great! Very informative, especially for people over 40 who finally have the courage to pursue their art careers. I have been putting this off for over 10 years now and your channel and others like yours have advocated to start no matter where you are in life. That is both uplifting and inspiring. Would also love to hear tips on how to start it while one has a full-time job. Thanks Kelsey! No matter what others say, what you do is very valuable to a lot of people!
Thanks for your work Kelsey, I've just made my list on my flaws as an artist, and I am sure to say that it was your passion, enthusiasm and genuineness to kickstart the process. Big hug
rewatching this because I rewatch this (and a lot of Kelsey's videos tbh) regularly -- the email list thing is actually SO true -- the twitter/X fiascos AND the recent Unity thing have made a lot of artists and small studios not post much anymore, but the ones that have email lists make it so I'm not worried about missing some of their work (which is the whole reason I use sns honestly! i love to look at art!!!)
Loved this video, it helps give such a clear insight on how to start a business! I'm currently in phase 1-2 and while I'm still trying to figure things out, I feel like i'mm going in the right direction. Love your vids!
This is SO FREAKING GOOD!!! So many things I've been thinking of in scaling my art business you mentioned in this video, like having an email list and building as an artist on social media (but not treating it the same as a fashion blogger who posts 2x a day on IG). SO MANY GREAT TIPS HERE. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I subscribed to you 🤎
I'm not even an artist but you came across my home page and gave solid advice! Good job at captivating the attention of someone outside your niche. Now I feel like making a poster for the hell of it !
As a professionnal content creator for years who started with art (cosplay) this video is super helpful and explains very well all the steps. It's pretty difficult to find content that cover the end part, most of the content (even paid one) is about beginning. I'm loving this, you definitely got a new subscriber ! ♥
you rock Kelsey! Love your attitude and thanks for being transparent. Currently making my strategy!!
This was super informative; thank you so much for taking the time to share all this! It really helps to put everything else into perspective and allowing ourselves to take a step back to figure out exactly what we need to do. Awesome!
This video made me feel all sorts of good ways, thank you so much. 💚
Just found you while I was searching RUclips on exactly this subject. Wow, you asked and answered questions I didn't have but definitely should have been asking. This was incredibly helpful and inspiring! You are fire in this video! Excited to go watch more on your content and subscribe.
I have taken notes and I really thank you for the information, Kelsey!
You are great! This is the best explanation, with real information and reality check that I've seen. Framing the perspective as you have done, is priceless!
I appreciate the enthusiasm and the advice you give Kelsey! I’ve been on Instagram for years and have gotten tired of the low engagement, not to mention I feel artistically restricted there, so I’m trying to dip my toes into the RUclips pool lol
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Solid advice, and I love the transparency! We need more of that in the world.
Thank you Kelsey! You brought up a lot of questions to ask in your video and I really work on it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
So grateful for a channel that is sharing really essential, simple, and honest information! Thanks Kelsy.
The burnout I went through definitely halted my progress but I’m glad I took that break so I could focus on my art and the direction I want to go!✨
you are such a blessing, thank you so much for all of the information and tips you give us!
This is truly invaluable to me right now. Thank you Kelsey 💘
ABSOLUTELY, YES!!! I've been thinking on getting everything started and together and this is basically everything I've recollected so far, so seeing it all together here is literally a lifesaver! Just had to thank you for taking the time to do this so leaving a comment and like it's the very least I am able to do to support atm ❤
Thank you for this video Kelsey, have a good week 🫶🏻
You don’t realise just how much helpful this is, thank you 😭😭😭
This video is hella note-taking worthy, thank you so much for sharing based on your experience!! this is so helpful!!
super useful vid, thank you so much!
Great video Kelsey, I really want to take my art seriously and this helped a lot!
As a long time procrastinating artist since 2017 in highschool, today I start my Art journey again for therapy, career and fun ,I'm inscribing this here as a reminder to self that it is the best decision I ever made in my life.
Kelsey, wow. I really needed to hear this : « Art isn’t content ». YES!! Artists aren’t content creators. Whatever art you do. Artistic creations, whether photography, videography, painting, sculpture, writing, music, whatever…it takes time!! I was so afraid of going on social media because I feel so not ready to post everyday. Well you know what? I won’t!! I have a course on how to use Instagram to your advantage, I’ll get the most out of it but I won’t follow this pressure of posting as much as possible. For that, the algorithm doesn’t support artists much. But you can post little things in between your real creations!
It’s so overwhelming, I have to say even after watching your video I feel like my brain is running and screaming all over the place not knowing what to do first.
Breathe, in…out…❤️ We’re going to be okay. It’s okay to learn down the road in the same time as going out there and share your art. ❤️🩹
When Kelsey said "Art is not content" I fell tf OUT! THANK YOU! I'm new to your good graces and I'm so glad you have decided to share with us.
This is awesome! Thanks so much for the advice 🥳
Taking notes as I watch! Thank you Kelsey!
you have no idea how much i love and appreciate this channel. i hope all your dreams come true
your videos are really inspiring and motivating, much appreciation ❤️
I can’t believe how thorough this was. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for but this was 100% it!!
Thank you so much for this! You are amazing for sharing this. Keep it up!
Your energy for the Arts is a beautiful thing thank you
This was so helpful, thank you so much! I really need permission to slow down a bit with the pace of my youtube posts as I have such a lot of art to create! I love that you said we are a different class of youtubers, I've not heard of that before but it's true! 😍
I like your presenting style, it's very refreshing, simple & authentic, thanks for the value you give with these videos! 🤘💫
Love this! Especially, the way you organized it and emphasized that art is not content. My personal issue is attempting to get into a good routine and remember to record😂, but I'll get there!
Also, I'm brand new to video editing, did you begin with a specific program and what are your recommendations?
You’ve been all over my RUclips ever since i decided to invest more time and effort in being a lil more consistent in my art your channel is a godsend this being the ninth time I’ve seen u deliver solid content that’s how you gain a subscriber.
You are really inspiring!! Helpful and the last bit. Hilarious! I’m sending you L&L. Make out Out of that what you will. Soon as I am out of my little hole I’ll send you other things but for now that’s all you get. Again I so appreciate your enthusiasm, knowledge and experience and especially your willingness to share at all. Bravo
I LOVED this THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Ive been looking for a guide like this forever.
Hello Kelsey thank you for your generosity and your being genuine about starting and being consistent ❤ Koji app is definitely on my list
This video was awesome!! Needed to hear all of that, thank youuu 💜
I cannot express to you how unbelievably helpful your videos are.