6 Things EVERY ARTIST Should Avoid Doing： 1. Avoid having high expectations; 2. Aviod the inconsistancy; 3. Avoid relying on people too much; 4. Avoid being a starving artist; 5. Avoid stupid pricing; (Most difficult!) 6. Avoid saying yes to anything. Thank you sooo much for sharing ahah, it is very informative!😃
What I really like about this presentation is the format itself... while he's giving you the ins and outs of being a successful artist... he's carefully showcasing his own works as well. Very clever indeed! By the way, this artist's work is truly awesome!!!
Thank you so much Logan - most kind of you to say... in my defense it would get pretty lame if I sat down and spoke I think so walking round at least gives us all something to look at!
THANK YOU for taking the time to talk about this. I came across your tutorial, for the first time, a couple of days ago and I can't get enough. Your art is AMAZING. I'm a huge fan of abstract art but I'm not a professional artist. I'm just learning how to "paint". Your videos are so informative and easy to follow.
I’ve always heard that when a student is ready a teacher will appear. At 67 this retired teacher is making changes in her life and in my search for direction AND endorphins your wonderful RUclips videos have captured my heart. Hugs, your student…, ( otherwise known as Debbie ) let the learning begin!
It seems like a lot of this advice can also be applied to being an entrepreneur or a musician or other vocations where someone is self employed and responsible for bringing in their own income. This is great advice. It seems that creative type professions need to consider the business side as much as the creative side to make a living. We can do anything we put our minds to.
Hello. Thank you for this video. Great advice! I stumbled across one of your videos while watching some others about art a few days ago. Needless to say I've subscribed and love all of your beautiful paintings in the background! I plan to watch some of the live painting videos next. Thanks so much for sharing!
Yes, let's beat that 'starving artist' out the door! A variation of that, which I've heard a few times actually, is someone looking at my work, chuckling and saying ' Right! Now all you have to do is die, and you'll be famous!' Seriously, wtf. So let's avoid death too, while we're at it, eh? Please pass the cheeseburgers, hmmph. :-D
Words of wisdom! You are truly a remarkable human being. You speak from your heart. 🙏🏼 I hope you can also expound on what is the “acceptable” method of pricing a piece of art in your future videos. ☺️
That's a very complex subject to discuss and I do cover that in a video though i am sure I will revisit that in the future as things change a lot! Thanks for the great feedback!
I love your enthusiasm and energy ! It truly shows how passionate you are about painting and helping others find a way to make their own art. I am a 59 year old person - soon to be sixty - who had a stroke almost ten years ago, I am still struggling with it. My left side is very weak and I now a stutter, go figure. I've been trying to do something with my life but it always came to nothing. I found your channel just yesterday and I immediately subscribed. I used to play piano and liked drawing. After so many years of not drawing, I decided it was time for me to go back to drawing, thanks to you! I really love your art! Love ❤
@@cliffdariff74 the main ingredient in making art is honesty, that will make audience believe you, and hopefully people with enough faith in it will invest in it.
So glad I found your channel. You have inspired me immensely! I am stuck, not improvi g myself, but now feel like a fresh start. Thank so much! Your art is amazing!!!!
Each word that you spoke made absolute sense! So much clarity in your thoughts and the communication helped me get a clear vision :) A very helpful video.
I want to know how you got that calendar done and how much they sell for. I have had quote for prints that size two euros a sheet, that would be 24 for calendar just to produce
The filming of these videos being in your studio is actually lovely! I'm always fascinated as you slowly stroll past all of your works! Really appreciate the content
Don't stupidly price your work?. That is subjective. U price your work at $30,000us. You go NYC and the appraiser said asked for $56,000us . You get the drift. If you listen to all these people about pricing your work.. you'll put them in a dollar store. Asked for what you want. Don't allow others to project their Insecurities on you. Don't fold!
You have some really nice work there. I cant do it every day unfortunately have lyme and bedridden. I watch all your videos. I have a crap site, going to scat the work on it reload with new approach. Its you who has made me clean the site and bring it back into use.
I just stumbled across your channel yesterday, and I'm so glad I did! I'm still early in my art career. I appreciate your approach in being so open with your opinions. I'll definitely keep tuning in!
I'm really interested in abstract painting but never realized how difficult it is to create. I'm really enjoying your informative and entertaining talks. Please continue.
Being creative requires confidence and being spontaneous doesn't come easily. It takes serious guts to engage with our creative side. That in itself shouldn't be underestimated. When I'm feeling dry and out of the flow I simply make marks with no intention or objective in mind; just that, in the moment. I close my eyes or move to the sound of music, anything to get the flow going. Soon enough you'll find that something emerges. Also, I think it's important to treat it like a diary entry and disregard the thought of what others might think of it. Who cares, just enjoy yourself and see what happens. In the times we are living in this simple act can be revolutionary.
On behalf of all us abstract painters, thank you. We have the hardest job of all: we have to create something no one has ever seen before and then have it make sense to the human eye and brain. A bit tougher than painting a posie or a puppy.
It is funny, to think one could avoid painting. I love painting, it is my life.😌 Actually it keeps me a live. Painting means to me, that I let my heart speak. Sorry for my english, I m from Germany, but it should be good enough, so one can understand what I like to transport to you. Love youre art😍 and all the free information you share with us. Thank you so much, you a a very geneoures person. Also very enterainig and honest.💙😊
Sure. It's a flat piece of canvas laid onto the floor. Paint is put on and moved around with a grout spreader (small piece of plastic) and that's it! Nothing complicated.
Love all your arts ❤ Thank you for giving tips .. I could like to ask you what do you call the machine for spinning. Thank you . Im from California USA 🇺🇸
You’re welcome 😊the spin machine is just called a spin machine! It is a golf buggy motor linked to a speed controller and some bearings. That's it really.
You are the very top at what you are doing. The presentation is EXACTLY what it says on the bottle. No waffle to make up time. You are straight to the points. And you walk around your beautiful work showing as you instruct. Absolutely perfect. I observe as I listen to your wisdom. Not distracted with music although a few are pleasant...seeing the work and hearing the creator is perfection. At least for me while watching an instructional video. Please keep this up. Don't change.
I have just found your channel. I draw and illustrate- I am a beginner in painting. I was Never interested in Abstract until I saw your impressive artworks....OMG This combination of colours and themes....they affect on my emotions....Y
Hi Ed , I enjoy all your videos and very helpful advise , I approached galleries a few years back and received a stack of rejection letters , so I have found my voice in creating and opened my own outdoor gallery under natures canopy , now galleries are approaching me and trying to get my work in their galleries , my issue is the 50% commission they want , my pricing is consistant , posted on my website and in my gallery which is seasonal in my area , I am in Ontario Canada , so during the long winter months I have considered gallery representation to get my work in front of as many eyes as possible , however, I don't think it is right to double my prices just to be in a gallery to offset the high commissions , any thoughts ?
Hi Daniel - thanks for your feedback. Yes, this is tricky because your clients as they are now will be used to your prices and the way you do things. A sudden and abrupt change in that can result in confusion or it may lead to no-one buying at all. I have had one experience like this actually. Not a negative impact but one where the prices became just too high so nothing happened. 50% of nothing is still nothing - no matter the ticket price. Not sure if that helps but it's all I got!
@@SwarezArt Hi again, thank you for taking the time to respond , yes your words help , the bottom line is to be true to yourself and not compromise your integrity , thanks again
Great tips. Bit of Individual contradiction in some points i.e. not liking prints but pulling out a calendar (technically a form of print) overall, we take the positive out of it and you’ve made a lovely, informative video! Thanks!!! :)
Thank you! Technically, it's a print yes, but not one I offer for sale. In fact the calendar company that approached me does everything and each Christmas I grab myself a few to give away as thank yous to clients and the like. They are also offered as corporate gifts through the calendar company as part of their huge catalogue of titles the have. So actually, I have very little input with them. So my dislike of prints still stands but that's for reasons of decision making, quality control and time taken to get it right. It's just not the right time for me yet. Maybe one day - we'll see!
You have what a real artist needs is your works conects with people and i feel connectedd with the painting on the minute 6:55 the green one love it👍🙏🎨
Thank you so so much - most kind of you. I think this is the green one you were referring to: www.swarez.co.uk/modern-art-paintings-for-sale/if-the-wind-could-speak/
I uploaded my art on Etsy and Saachi Art. I later discovered that the only people that viewed my art were those I sent there via a link... So I asked myself, why do I need those platforms, it's not like 2007 when only a few websites had e-commerce.
This is very true - they have become saturated over the last few years. The game is changing now and in ways none of us can predict. Stay sharp and you'll get through it .
I really LOVE your work and your approach; spot on "dont's". Your paintings make me think of what I see when I dream or meditate, a form of photo realism but from another dimension. Just BEAUTIFUL, would love to see your work in person! Yeah, I beat the starving artist out the door (LOVE that!) 16 years ago, did very well for myself as a historical reproduction potter, and folks willingly paid what I asked. People WANT to buy from you if they think you are happy and prosperous, and especially if you show a general sense of appreciation. At 58, I had to leave the pottery for health reasons and have gone back to my first love, photo realistic oil painting. I am now 60, and continue to do well, thanks to my wonderful patrons. Liked and subscribed, thank you, Happy New Year 2020 and Much Love from New Mexico USA! Julia
So, do you have an online source for large canvases? I live in a small town on the south Oregon coast and the largest width I can find is 60 inches unprimed so I noticed you have so pretty large canvases and there is no harm in asking, right? So any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Jeff. I buy large rolls of canvas and then everything gets stretched individually after it's painted. So no part of this is an off-the-shelf solution I'm afraid. Try looking of r canvas suppliers then look for stretcher bars and then you can make whatever canvas sizes you want! Hope that helps.
Love your work and how you market it. The canvas that you paint before stretching, don't seem to have any ripples. Is it because you don't use water-based paint (Acrylics)?
Yes, exactly! As I use an oil-based paint (enamels) I don't get that traditional reaction between water evaporation and it's effect on a cotton-based material. It's a familiar story though and all down to physics I'm afraid. A great observation and thank you for your generous feedback!
Thank you so much for you videos - you are fantastic! I have a feeling that you are so close to me, like a native: your words seem so close to me, they are so in tune with my heart - its amazing! I am only at the start of my artist way, but your wise advice helps me navigate among this gigantic stream of information, very useful, but immensely vast and therefore beyond the reach. Your words always bring me back to my place, make me think of my own unique path and this is what is really important. Thanks for your work. I sincerely thank you and wish you all. From cold Sibiria, with love 🤗❤👀
@Swarez Art In a similar video related to the art galleries where you suggested to be avoided, I wanted to ask you what do you think about artist residency? Famous artists or not I never did one because I have enough ateliers to work, but as an experience just to create a changing location and so on I am curious. But I don't like the approach of asking not for a little money without any guarantee to win. It would be fair to partecipate, enroll for free and if they just like your way to express yourself, meaning if they like your art they give you money, space, time and exposure and so on. I mean it's me helping them with my art not them me. But this is another story! The money can come from the country itself promoting new forms of art from professional artists like us to younger generations. What do you think of any residency that is promoted this way? Have you done any in your lifetime? Thank you Swarez Ciao Luca (Luca Facchini Studio.com)
Hi Luca - I don't have any knowledge or opinions on artists' residencies -I'm afraid. I don't know anything about them so it would be unwise and foolish to pass judgement. Sorry about that.
When buying oil paints there are so many different types of pigments colors in oil paints.? And paint brushes for oil paint. What is the best brand of oil paint to be using.??
Unfortunately I am no expert when it comes to oil paints - never used them. I use enamel pints which, though oil based, is where the similarity ends. Sorry i can't be of more help.
It's true that Art is never an easy profession, but if your heart is in there, your integrity wll show and blossom.
Beautifully said!
Haim Ben Avraham nicely said!
6 Things EVERY ARTIST Should Avoid Doing：
1. Avoid having high expectations;
2. Aviod the inconsistancy;
3. Avoid relying on people too much;
4. Avoid being a starving artist;
5. Avoid stupid pricing; (Most difficult!)
6. Avoid saying yes to anything.
Thank you sooo much for sharing ahah, it is very informative!😃
You are very welcome Roxy! Glad you found the video helpful!!
So sell paintings or art as a sidejob basically
What I really like about this presentation is the format itself... while he's giving you the ins and outs of being a successful artist... he's carefully showcasing his own works as well. Very clever indeed! By the way, this artist's work is truly awesome!!!
Thank you so much Logan - most kind of you to say... in my defense it would get pretty lame if I sat down and spoke I think so walking round at least gives us all something to look at!
THANK YOU for taking the time to talk about this. I came across your tutorial, for the first time, a couple of days ago and I can't get enough. Your art is AMAZING. I'm a huge fan of abstract art but I'm not a professional artist. I'm just learning how to "paint". Your videos are so informative and easy to follow.
You are so welcome and glad to hear you are enjoying the videos! :)
I’ve always heard that when a student is ready a teacher will appear. At 67 this retired teacher is making changes in her life and in my search for direction AND endorphins your wonderful RUclips videos have captured my heart. Hugs, your student…, ( otherwise known as Debbie ) let the learning begin!
Thanks Debbie - really appreciate your thoughts and a big welcome to the channel
It seems like a lot of this advice can also be applied to being an entrepreneur or a musician or other vocations where someone is self employed and responsible for bringing in their own income. This is great advice. It seems that creative type professions need to consider the business side as much as the creative side to make a living. We can do anything we put our minds to.
I love the way you walk around your gallery and let your artwork speak for itself! Cheers from Canada!
And cheers back to you Mark! Thanks for the feedback!
Love watching the live streaming. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Hello. Thank you for this video. Great advice! I stumbled across one of your videos while watching some others about art a few days ago. Needless to say I've subscribed and love all of your beautiful paintings in the background! I plan to watch some of the live painting videos next. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much!
Great advice and thank you very much for taking the time to share
Thanks Christopher!
Much love and respect to you and your channel. I hope that all is well for you and your family and friends.
Thank you!
Yes, let's beat that 'starving artist' out the door! A variation of that, which I've heard a few times actually, is someone looking at my work, chuckling and saying ' Right! Now all you have to do is die, and you'll be famous!' Seriously, wtf. So let's avoid death too, while we're at it, eh? Please pass the cheeseburgers, hmmph. :-D
KalahariKAri a great observation! And you’re spot on with it too. Thanks for sharing.
Then there are those who tell you that “it’s really nice, but you will not make a living at it”
Right? And art is the only thing that has consistantly kept me going, while day jobs' security is a misnomer. You just keep on with your art!
@@DAYBROK3 The same people who'll tell you that will ask you to make them an artwork for free
lol
“Take ownership of everything you do”, very powerful. And that dovetails into don’t be a starving artist too!
Parents complain
Enjoying your tips and your paintings. They have nice energy without being trite or obnoxious.
The painting in the background of you video are amazing. Thank you for caring and sharing the process of your talented artwork
My pleasure 😊, thank you for your kind words!
I’m loving these videos mate. Thanks heaps!
Rob
You are very welcome Rob- glad to be of help! Thanks for the feedback 😊
Thank you for all the tips!
Love your videos! Very helpful!
You are so welcome!
Words of wisdom! You are truly a remarkable human being. You speak from your heart. 🙏🏼 I hope you can also expound on what is the “acceptable” method of pricing a piece of art in your future videos. ☺️
That's a very complex subject to discuss and I do cover that in a video though i am sure I will revisit that in the future as things change a lot! Thanks for the great feedback!
You are so helpful and a great artist. So, excited about running across you. Very inspiring . Thank you.
Thanks Michael, very kind of you!
I will continue to learn from you. You just never know what someone sees's, in you. From so far away.@@SwarezArt
I love your enthusiasm and energy ! It truly shows how passionate you are about painting and helping others find a way to make their own art. I am a 59 year old person - soon to be sixty - who had a stroke almost ten years ago, I am still struggling with it. My left side is very weak and I now a stutter, go figure. I've been trying to do something with my life but it always came to nothing. I found your channel just yesterday and I immediately subscribed. I used to play piano and liked drawing. After so many years of not drawing, I decided it was time for me to go back to drawing, thanks to you! I really love your art! Love ❤
Wow! That’s quite a story. Thank you for sharing that. I really hope we can post vids again soon after we sort a new studio out.
#1 Being an artist is primarily not about selling art, IT'S ABOUT MAKING ART.
ummm... that's very debate-able. if one doesn't "sell".. it's not likely one will "make" .
@@cliffdariff74 the main ingredient in making art is honesty, that will make audience believe you, and hopefully people with enough faith in it will invest in it.
Cliff DaRiff you make because you must or the angry comes to visit.
@@DAYBROK3 "... The angry comes to visit" - nice turn of phrase ☺
I don't sell art,I sell myself....I sell Wilbers. ..as I point to my name in the corner of the paintings..it is just a twist in the form of selling...
Wishing you 10.000 subscribers Swarez !!!
Yay! Thank you so much!
thank you for your wonderful advice I'm starting out as an artist after a big career change; i love your honesty and advice
Thank you so much Sean!
Thank you. Great tips.Thanks again very much. Keep doing these videos.
Thanks, will do!
This kind of art is new to me but some of the background paintings really seemed alive to me. Thank you for sharing them they are fasinating.
Thank you so much Claudia - I'll take that!
So glad I found your channel. You have inspired me immensely! I am stuck, not improvi g myself, but now feel like a fresh start. Thank so much! Your art is amazing!!!!
I'm so glad! Thanks very much for the kind feedback Resi!
Great Wisdom Sir! Thank You For Sharing Gold Nuggets!
My pleasure!
Great advice! Thank you!
So cool to see your work in the background.
Thanks so much!
I have followed you for the last 2 year's and always love your advice! Thankyou so much for this one especially!
Thank you so much Laura - I really appreciate that!
Cheers for making and sharing this vid. Great advice!
Thanks very much!
Great vid and exciting work! Thank you for sharing. 🙏
Awesome video and beautiful paintings all around. Thank you for your advice. I enjoy learning from you.
Ruth Todd always a pleasure Ruth and thank you!
You’re very creative person !! Yours videos are so good… I love the way you’re teaching . You’re very funny . Always happy!! God blessed you !!
Thank you! 😃
Awesome video and good tips definitely helps .. thank you 🙏
Great info. Thank you.. like your approach to selling your art..
Thank you Jean!
Thanks for the great advice. Working on getting to #6.
Glad it was helpful!
I can relate to many of these mistakes, thank you for your information.
Glad to have come in contact with your videos today, won't hit myself for not finding it earlier, better late than never🎉🦅
Welcome aboard Eric! Great to have you here and thank you for your kind words
I deeply appreciate the welcome!!!!
This is awesome and thanks for the tips very practical and friendly presentation. my first view and yes i have subscribed!
Thank you very much Estelle!
Newly subscribed, binge watching, and absolutely love your channel!
Each word that you spoke made absolute sense! So much clarity in your thoughts and the communication helped me get a clear vision :) A very helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for what you do and doing these videos.
You're welcome!
I want to know how you got that calendar done and how much they sell for. I have had quote for prints that size two euros a sheet, that would be 24 for calendar just to produce
Try a specialist manufacturer who specilaises in calendars. Works out a lot cheaper. Sorry only just seen your comment.
The filming of these videos being in your studio is actually lovely! I'm always fascinated as you slowly stroll past all of your works! Really appreciate the content
Glad you like them and thank you!
Don't stupidly price your work?. That is subjective. U price your work at $30,000us. You go NYC and the appraiser said asked for $56,000us . You get the drift. If you listen to all these people about pricing your work.. you'll put them in a dollar store. Asked for what you want. Don't allow others to project their Insecurities on you. Don't fold!
You have some really nice work there. I cant do it every day unfortunately have lyme and bedridden. I watch all your videos. I have a crap site, going to scat the work on it reload with new approach. Its you who has made me clean the site and bring it back into use.
Just Subscribed. Thank you for finding a way to reach out to us! This is quite beneficial.
I just found you on RUclips . Your art is fabulous!
Thank you Shannon!
I just stumbled across your channel yesterday, and I'm so glad I did! I'm still early in my art career. I appreciate your approach in being so open with your opinions. I'll definitely keep tuning in!
Thank you so much - greatly appreciated!
Great advice! It's rare I find another artist I actually agree with on these things.
Thank you!
I'm really interested in abstract painting but never realized how difficult it is to create. I'm really enjoying your informative and entertaining talks. Please continue.
Being creative requires confidence and being spontaneous doesn't come easily. It takes serious guts to engage with our creative side. That in itself shouldn't be underestimated. When I'm feeling dry and out of the flow I simply make marks with no intention or objective in mind; just that, in the moment. I close my eyes or move to the sound of music, anything to get the flow going. Soon enough you'll find that something emerges. Also, I think it's important to treat it like a diary entry and disregard the thought of what others might think of it. Who cares, just enjoy yourself and see what happens. In the times we are living in this simple act can be revolutionary.
On behalf of all us abstract painters, thank you. We have the hardest job of all: we have to create something no one has ever seen before and then have it make sense to the human eye and brain. A bit tougher than painting a posie or a puppy.
@@avaangel433 well said ... Spot on 👍
@@zenpatriarch-1818 no it doesnt requiere that what a lie
@@royalecrafts6252 do you have anything else to add to your assertion that I'm a liar? Any evidence or original thoughts of your own?
Another helpful video. I consider you a mentor and an inspiration, Ed. Thumbs up!
*blush alert8 - thank you, how very kind!
Thank You, I am very grateful for the advise, your videos are inspiring for me as an artist just starting out.
Thank you very much, very kind of you!
First time on your channel due to a RUclips suggestion. Thanks for the excellent advice, along with a tour of your work. It's absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much Laura - most kind of you!
Joan Mitchell said her paintings were poems. That’s been a useful insight for me.
Absolutely LOVE her work - one of the few that i do. Great quote, thank you!
It is funny, to think one could avoid painting. I love painting, it is my life.😌 Actually it keeps me a live. Painting means to me, that I let my heart speak.
Sorry for my english, I m from Germany, but it should be good enough, so one can understand what I like to transport to you.
Love youre art😍 and all the free information you share with us.
Thank you so much, you a a very geneoures person.
Also very enterainig and honest.💙😊
Thank you so much Brianna!
@Toni sumblin thanks Toni...😊
Brianna Lion,
Your English is good and your point is astute. I agree. Very good insight. Cheers to you! Merry Christmas too.
@@johnswaim3919 Thank you John😊 I wish you a very merry Christmas too🎄
Thank you very much for this! I'll check out your next live stream!
Thanks very much Murray!
Would you be willing to share the techniques used to do that yellow painting behind you at the end of the video please?
Sure. It's a flat piece of canvas laid onto the floor. Paint is put on and moved around with a grout spreader (small piece of plastic) and that's it! Nothing complicated.
Love all your arts ❤
Thank you for giving tips ..
I could like to ask you what do you call the machine for spinning.
Thank you .
Im from California USA 🇺🇸
You’re welcome 😊the spin machine is just called a spin machine! It is a golf buggy motor linked to a speed controller and some bearings. That's it really.
Cheers! Just happened across your video. Great content! I’ll subscribe!
Thanks Jim; much appreciated!
Thank you so much for your advice. I really appreciate this. Ist helps to continue my way 😁❤️🙏❤️
Glad to have helped Christiane!
@@SwarezArt yes, definitly it keeps me strong
You are the very top at what you are doing.
The presentation is EXACTLY what it says on the bottle.
No waffle to make up time. You are straight to the points.
And you walk around your beautiful work showing as you instruct. Absolutely perfect.
I observe as I listen to your wisdom.
Not distracted with music although a few are pleasant...seeing the work and hearing the creator is perfection.
At least for me while watching an instructional video.
Please keep this up.
Don't change.
I have just found your channel. I draw and illustrate- I am a beginner in painting. I was Never interested in Abstract until I saw your impressive artworks....OMG This combination of colours and themes....they affect on my emotions....Y
Wonderful to hear Monika! Thank you
brilliant . very informative and useful advice for the working Artist .
Your presentation skills are great .
I love your content and your paintings! Thank you for sharing all this valuable information with the World!
Thanks very much!
Hi Ed , I enjoy all your videos and very helpful advise , I approached galleries a few years back and received a stack of rejection letters , so I have found my voice in creating and opened my own outdoor gallery under natures canopy , now galleries are approaching me and trying to get my work in their galleries , my issue is the 50% commission they want , my pricing is consistant , posted on my website and in my gallery which is seasonal in my area , I am in Ontario Canada , so during the long winter months I have considered gallery representation to get my work in front of as many eyes as possible , however, I don't think it is right to double my prices just to be in a gallery to offset the high commissions , any thoughts ?
Hi Daniel - thanks for your feedback. Yes, this is tricky because your clients as they are now will be used to your prices and the way you do things. A sudden and abrupt change in that can result in confusion or it may lead to no-one buying at all. I have had one experience like this actually. Not a negative impact but one where the prices became just too high so nothing happened. 50% of nothing is still nothing - no matter the ticket price. Not sure if that helps but it's all I got!
@@SwarezArt Hi again, thank you for taking the time to respond , yes your words help , the bottom line is to be true to yourself and not compromise your integrity , thanks again
Daniel Marlatt my pleasure!!
I found this video of advises so helpful! Thanks.
My pleasure Ajay!
Much gratitude, abundance, prosperity, and creation increase to you. Thank you for your free flowing content. ⭐️
Thanks Ash - much appreciated!
Oh my goodness…. Thank you for this advice. You are an amazingly generous person.
And you are very welcome indeed!
Great tips. Bit of Individual contradiction in some points i.e. not liking prints but pulling out a calendar (technically a form of print) overall, we take the positive out of it and you’ve made a lovely, informative video! Thanks!!! :)
Thank you! Technically, it's a print yes, but not one I offer for sale. In fact the calendar company that approached me does everything and each Christmas I grab myself a few to give away as thank yous to clients and the like. They are also offered as corporate gifts through the calendar company as part of their huge catalogue of titles the have. So actually, I have very little input with them. So my dislike of prints still stands but that's for reasons of decision making, quality control and time taken to get it right. It's just not the right time for me yet. Maybe one day - we'll see!
Seus quadros são diversificados! São lindos! Parabéns!!!
muito obrigado
Thank you for the tips, very helpful. Also, i agree with you about prints. I don't do them x
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your knowledge I learned something new every day from your channel🙏🙏🙏🙏🙂
Great to hear!!!
great information! thank you thank you
Our pleasure David!!
You have what a real artist needs is your works conects with people and i feel connectedd with the painting on the minute 6:55 the green one love it👍🙏🎨
Thank you so so much - most kind of you. I think this is the green one you were referring to: www.swarez.co.uk/modern-art-paintings-for-sale/if-the-wind-could-speak/
really?
Liked and subscribed.. all your videos great! You're not just an artist, you are a motivational speaker...
Welcome aboard! Thank you for your very kind words!
Superb advice, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I've never starved, ever. Thanks, great video. Lovely tone and delivery as well as spot on advice. Cheers 👍
Thank you so much!
Your paintings are absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much 😀
Just found your channel. Big thanks for your insights and information. Much appreciated. 👍 👍
Thank you and yes you DO help! Plus we just love your work.
Thank you s much Joyce! Most kind of you!
Loved your art and your sharing.
Thank you so much !!
YOU MAKE ME WANT TO DO ABSTRACT PAINTING SO MUCH!!!!thank youuuu
You should!
I uploaded my art on Etsy and Saachi Art. I later discovered that the only people that viewed my art were those I sent there via a link... So I asked myself, why do I need those platforms, it's not like 2007 when only a few websites had e-commerce.
This is very true - they have become saturated over the last few years. The game is changing now and in ways none of us can predict. Stay sharp and you'll get through it .
I really LOVE your work and your approach; spot on "dont's". Your paintings make me think of what I see when I dream or meditate, a form of photo realism but from another dimension. Just BEAUTIFUL, would love to see your work in person! Yeah, I beat the starving artist out the door (LOVE that!) 16 years ago, did very well for myself as a historical reproduction potter, and folks willingly paid what I asked. People WANT to buy from you if they think you are happy and prosperous, and especially if you show a general sense of appreciation. At 58, I had to leave the pottery for health reasons and have gone back to my first love, photo realistic oil painting. I am now 60, and continue to do well, thanks to my wonderful patrons. Liked and subscribed, thank you, Happy New Year 2020 and Much Love from New Mexico USA! Julia
That's a wonderful story Julia and thank you very much for sharing that with us and for subscribing!
Do you know any beach-towel manufacturers looking for bright colorful original pictures [acrylic on paper]? or how about neck ties?
So, do you have an online source for large canvases? I live in a small town on the south Oregon coast and the largest width I can find is 60 inches unprimed so I noticed you have so pretty large canvases and there is no harm in asking, right? So any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Jeff. I buy large rolls of canvas and then everything gets stretched individually after it's painted. So no part of this is an off-the-shelf solution I'm afraid. Try looking of r canvas suppliers then look for stretcher bars and then you can make whatever canvas sizes you want! Hope that helps.
Love your work and how you market it. The canvas that you paint before stretching, don't seem to have any ripples. Is it because you don't use water-based paint (Acrylics)?
Yes, exactly! As I use an oil-based paint (enamels) I don't get that traditional reaction between water evaporation and it's effect on a cotton-based material. It's a familiar story though and all down to physics I'm afraid. A great observation and thank you for your generous feedback!
@@SwarezArt You are awesome!
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Thank you so much for you videos - you are fantastic! I have a feeling that you are so close to me, like a native: your words seem so close to me, they are so in tune with my heart - its amazing! I am only at the start of my artist way, but your wise advice helps me navigate among this gigantic stream of information, very useful, but immensely vast and therefore beyond the reach. Your words always bring me back to my place, make me think of my own unique path and this is what is really important. Thanks for your work. I sincerely thank you and wish you all. From cold Sibiria, with love 🤗❤👀
@Swarez Art In a similar video related to the art galleries where you suggested to be avoided, I wanted to ask you what do you think about artist residency? Famous artists or not I never did one because I have enough ateliers to work, but as an experience just to create a changing location and so on I am curious. But I don't like the approach of asking not for a little money without any guarantee to win. It would be fair to partecipate, enroll for free and if they just like your way to express yourself, meaning if they like your art they give you money, space, time and exposure and so on. I mean it's me helping them with my art not them me. But this is another story! The money can come from the country itself promoting new forms of art from professional artists like us to younger generations. What do you think of any residency that is promoted this way? Have you done any in your lifetime?
Thank you Swarez
Ciao Luca (Luca Facchini Studio.com)
Hi Luca - I don't have any knowledge or opinions on artists' residencies -I'm afraid. I don't know anything about them so it would be unwise and foolish to pass judgement. Sorry about that.
I just found you on RUclips, and I definitely subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for the advice!!
My pleasure!
Great tips thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you Dirk - much appreciated!
Thank you. Beautiful abstracts, love the bright colours.
Most kind John - thank you!
When buying oil paints there are so many different types of pigments colors in oil paints.? And paint brushes for oil paint. What is the best brand of oil paint to be using.??
Unfortunately I am no expert when it comes to oil paints - never used them. I use enamel pints which, though oil based, is where the similarity ends. Sorry i can't be of more help.
Thank you for for your well thought advice. My first time seeing one of your videos. You are a bright light.
I am subscribed AND inspired..!
Thanks very much Tom!
Can you make a part 2? Ive been learning a lot from you. Love your paintings ✨
Thanks! I will add a Part 2 to the list!
Amazing art! I can't even listen because of it, so powerful))