It's been 8 years since I created a painting that time i was at school of fine arts that i haven't finished.. Since then I've been losing my edge my passion and knowledge how to paint ..channel like this help me refresh all of it ..your advice, tips,stories really helps me get back to create my artworks... And if not because of this pandemic i wouldn't have started going back to painting again.... Love your channel.
I think limiting yourself to style can be limiting in creativity, I am not saying it is wrong. It is also more valuable when you focus on selling, but great masters have all changed styles and experimented. I myself like to paint abstraction but also realism, and I dont see nothing wrong in that also.
Yeah that's my experience too. I love to challenge myself with different subjects, medium, styles and all new concepts. In fact I think I just came up for a new way of painting I've never seen before... Mixed media and sculptural 🤩
But if you go to sell your art to a gallery .. all that Chelsea is saying is correct they want to know who you are what you do and that you are consistantly going to be able to come up with art they believe in..
I am a self taught mixed media artist, but lately I have been regretting not going to Art school to dabble in all that Art has to offer. I wonder if there are people out there like me .
Even if the Art that the Academy teach you is not of your interest, you will learn too. U will learn to aprobe and disaprobe, to see, to analyze, and to criticize visually. If u dont like it, confront it, maybe some little porcent of that will interest u, and that will be a begin to understand from a new way a subject, a technique or something. Self taught doesn t exist, all we think we know is something that others do and resolve. Believe me, knowledge is something that we cant get from ourselves never, the look of the other and the transmission by his/her experience and to take what we think is better and make it our own experience is the only way to learn. I hope u can take your own decision, mine just a sincere advice. Best
@@michaelthilges2604 I use to feel proud about not being influenced by any art teacher etc , but I keep thinking I could have gained so much from being in that environment with other students and studying other modules. I guess it’s never too late xx
I never understand beyond what I see in any Painting. I see the Mind / Hand / Skill / Colors / Composition / The Final Art Piece. Nothing else. Your hand & mind are very ear. You are FANTASTIC & YOUR STYLE NEEDS A BIG SALUTE. Thank you for posting.
I have sold pieces throughout my life but never consistently... and I know it is consistency that holds me back. Not just consistency in the style of artwork but also consistency in making the artwork. I have so many things going on in my life but really want to be a full time artist. It is just so hard... my excuses are... helping my wife build her business (horse farm), working full time in marketing/creative services, family... there is just never enough time... Set goals... sure... but they always get broken somehow. Not to mention that I have my "Dug the dog... Squirrel!" moments when it comes to creating art... new tools, new techniques, new styles, new ideas, new inspiration... the list goes on and on... Not to mention this RUclips rabbit hole...
Just pick something and stick with it. Don’t get bogged down by stressing about using more tools or techniques because if you never give just one technique or tool enough time then you’ll never master it. Spend time building something from that base. That’s how you get consistency not only in the amount of work you make but in your style and the evolution of your art. I started practicing making abstract paintings on 8x10’s with no formal education in painting and built my way up to make pieces that are much larger, intricate and detailed but still an evolution of my style and themes. I experiment with a lot of different mediums so all my pieces are mixed media and involve life experience about the things I enjoy, consume and seek to build upon. The less you give yourself to work with the more you’ll be able to do with it. So if you spend even just 30 minutes on your first paintings, with just a brush and medium, eventually you’ll be able to do them better and faster. Good luck. P.S I’m also from Indiana, good luck! If you have an art Instagram I’d gladly give you a follow :)
I was taught by a welsh teacher at art school not put my work up for sale I am a abstract painter. About to show my work next year. Just not got the time. Had it appraised buy a art teacher said it belongs in a gallery of modern art. Been drawing since I was four years old won a scholarship at the age of eleven at Dundee college of art could not go because my parents needed me to look after my six other siblings. A good painter has to experience the up and downs of life it builds character. It makes who you are. I going to study law and criminology at university. Not got time to paint.
@@Sumunuhriginal couldn't agree more with this comment. I am a "jack of ALL trades, master of none" individual. it holds me back in so many ways. The art is always top notch, but my mind is scatterbrained. I feel paralyzed at times cause i can't BEGIN a piece, since i wan't to do it ALL. I indeed need to focus on ONE craft. In my art room now i have (and i'll probably miss a few things), a Tattoo Machine, an Air brush kit, Paint Pens, Wood burning kits, Spray Paint and Multiple art tables, a Dremel tool, Oil AND Acrylic paints, colored pencils, markers, wine corks up the wazoo, layered foam boards, beads and ink pads too boot! not to mention glue gun, string..... and video digital equipment ( for potential youtube vids). i dunno, just because. lol. no wonder i can't get anything done. I need to focus. Plus the RUclips rabbit hole doesn't help. but it does feel nice to keep it all around. (I should definitely give half of this stuff away). would solve 1/3 of my problems. long story short, THATS why i liked your comment. :)
I do a menial task job for a wage and cannot tell you how many times I'm thinking "why do I have a pile of perfectly good art to sell sitting in a drawer at home. " Thank you for your guidance and well thought out advice, while listening to you, I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create your wonderful masterpiece. Sub'd. Be blessed!
Love it. I've had some failures and successes with making money but my main problem has been a lack of self promotion, that's why I started my channel!
it's really magical to see the shine of the hair rendered in so few strokes! As a beginner, I'd never think, oh, some bluish violet here and there, that'll make a convincing hair shine
...you must be in the kidding mode, of course you are; 99 percent of the population involved in painting, at least Americans and Asians, are furiously copying photographs, which they call, hilariously, "reference"... gratifying, indeed...
Unfortunately, no. Nowadays, conseptual art is rewarded and encouraged and that is why I am happy with the videos of this girl ... a test ruclips.net/video/qihkN8a-ur4/видео.html
@@jediyakare Realism sells. From Jeremy Lipking to Clyde Aspevig to Gerhard Richter realistic paintings sell in all price ranges from $1000 to $100,000 and more.
Your advice is so brilliant and obvious. I have never focused on a consistent style, hence, my minor success as an artist/illustrator. All along, I have known that a personal look is key, yet my portfolio is all over the place, stylistically. I so love to be diverse, and that has killed my career.
Lots of really valuable information here Chelsea, especially the importance of building a relationship. I think for me my favorite painters from history have created a relationship as well. I feel like I “know” Van Gogh and Monet. I think that’s important for us as artists to create. Wishing you best of luck with your students and clients! 👍
Thank you times a million I just shared a link to this video to my ex wife and her mom who would never seem to understand these things!!! They were and always have been business “know it alls” who never knew anything about painting, hence ex status, but sadly this says a great deal about my poor life choices as well, nonetheless an incredibly refreshing gasp of air to hear you speak on this topic, they were literally always about the business cards and bs!!!
Good advice. But why do established artists speak of galleries as if they're all thirsty and we can just walk into them and hand over our art for representation. They choose us, not the other way around.
Again, Chelsea, great presentation demonstrating your passion and skill at Teaching! While I haven't signed on to your Masterclasses, I am definitely using what I learned in your Webinar last week. So very helpful.
I used to be a cultural worker and i noticed a lot of successful artists i worked with are even social media inept not that putting your work out there is wrong, there's still an advantage to using platforms, but what makes them successful is what you've said here, these artists focus more on their works and at the same time connect and network with the right ppl...
THANK YOU so much for going back to the basics and simplifying this. Everyone loves to overcomplicate things, and it's very easy to get the idea that you need this huge infrastructure and following in order to make a living with art. Feels like I can breathe easier after watching this. 😌
I had a cousin ask for a Portrait of her father she wanted it in oil and she wanted me to make three more copies of it all and oil all the same size so I quoted her $600 per painting and she was like oh I thought you was gonna do it for free😑🙄😒🤨
I really love your point of view as an artist who's enjoying her passion, now I got to push my self to do so my passion too. I'm very thankful I found your channel.
Thank you for sharing such a lot of very useful information to us wannabe artists. I think the hardest step in transitioning to go full time as a professional is getting past all the fears and doubts while getting your work out there and trying to be consistent and confident. Sometimes you have to fake that confidence to override your fears. I'd love to go fully professional and watching videos like yours helps to encourage and push me forward.
what you say makes a lot of sense. I found that looking at the sizes pf similar work to mine in galleries and working out what the artist has charged per square inch is helpful. I can then apply that to my own work and charge a little less to start with. And you are spot on with producing a body of work to start with. I have, but as yet it's not consistent as I feel of something isn't working, I try something else! This keeps happening!
Hi....I have just found and subscribed to your channel....fascinating!!! (I am from UK).....I love art and portraiture and although only a hobby artist, portraits and animals are what I always enjoy drawing and painting...I absolutely loved the portrait of Valero !!.... an amazing and iconic horse....have read and watched so much about him and his journey in dressage with Charlotte and Carl....so far have only seen 3 or 4 of your videos ...,,and so pleased to join your ‘audience at this time!!!....the ‘Valegro’ portrait captures his strength,pride and determination ....as described by his rider and friend Charlotte....would love to own that....but would be at the back of a long line of buyers.....anyway I look forward to catching up on as many of your past and future videos ..,thank you so much for making them....and wishing you every success. 👍👍🙏🇬🇧🇺🇸
Smart advice, however fellow artist read between the lines. Having a RUclips channel and even an educational how to course will surely bring in profit. I admire that. That’s a lot of dedicated work.
It's interesting to me that you were a realistic painter when you filmed this video and now your style has evolved into more impressionistic. This is my journey at the moment! I am trying to break away from realism and develop more impressionism...it's a challenge for me - but I'm determined to get there! I def need to develop that body of work that deviate from what I've been creating for a few years now. Thank you for your video's!
I quit painting in 2007, when I was in class 7,now I have resumed my art class and learning more about my passion. I am realising how much juvenile my art work was...
My first art sale (a framed photograph) was from a coffee shop where I worked. They had wall space for local artists and I had a whole set of them hanging up. Fresh out of college I couldn't believe what prices I should set according to the internet. I only got the one sale, to a co-worker at the shop and she haggled me down to about half of what I set.
Hi, that's really great idea. I have been thinking to ask a good coffee shop to give me space for hanging my art. What do you think I should show them or what kind of my art pieces: still life, portrait, or floral things?
Hello, I'm 14 years old and still developing my style, but mainly practicing fundamentals right now and I want to start a career in the future focusing on teaching other newer or intermediate artists through the means of Skillshare, Patreon, and ArtStation. If I'm also able to sell some artwork on the side, could this be considered a consistent flow of income?
Yes! Absolutely. I wish I was as together as you are when I was 14. Check out Proko if you don't already know him. He talks a lot about making a living as an online art teacher so that he doesn't need to sell art to make a living, meaning he can paint just for the love of it. If it makes you happy, whatever it is, it's a valid way of doing things. As a self taught artist trying to struggle through, and as someone who can't currently afford the time or money to go to art school (I'm 38 years old) online teachers like @chelsealang and @proko have been invaluable. It's a really important service. Good luck!
This was really helpful Chelsea:) Thank you! One thing I'm really struggling with right now is finding my "market" and identifying where my art belongs and/or who to market to. That could be a good idea for a video of you haven't done it already! It seems like such an insanely simple thing but yet I'm struggling so much with it.
Chelsea - I've been painting with oils for several years, but I cannot for the life of me figure out actual paint to panel with a brush technique. I don't seem to get the brush strokes correct or they're very inconsistent. I watched one of your videos in which you showed how to make sure you hold the brush like a drum stick and stand a full arm's length away and that was great! But I literally mean, how do you put paint to surface? I cannot "get it" :-( I've been able to sell a few paintings, but this seems to be a big hurdle for me. I tend to paint over or scrape part of each painting at least once. And anyone else here reading this, let me know if you have suggestions or resources I can refer to. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love this channel :-)
Tatiana thank you so much for your thoughtful question! It makes TOTAL sense and I'd love to help you work through this. Here's a link to book a call so we can talk more about it one-on-one: webinar.chelsealang.com/book-a-call-page-template8say98o3
I see it as having the confidence to make mistakes. I scrape off sections as well and am endeavouring to come to terms with it, as well as finding solutions to limit the sections of the work that need "tweaking". I have begun to either try a section on a scrap canvas first, or do a series of whole "studies" to learn how to do the brush strokes required for particular effects. I have begun experimenting more with brush effects, so I know in advance what works in a particular situation. I think, probably, this is intuitive to some and not to others. Hope your call to Chelsea is helpful.
Greetings from PR I think the techniques using the brush( brushes) has to do with the style or the way a painter creates in years of practice, it's like when people write, each one takes the pencil differently from one another, although you learn in primary school the correct way to do it. Art involves to be " creative".
I am a self taught artist. No certificate or diploma in art. Also I am a bit scattered and don’t specialize in one particular medium. Your tips and suggestions are very good. I still take guidance and tips from templates and tutorials. How do I figure out to narrow down my area of painting. I will also put your advice to my work. Thank you so much
We emerge as artists from so many places. I don't think Chelsea Lang has all the answers but she's good. We all have our own take on art-making. In fact, I hope to release a book with my own insights and tips of making art. I can be scattered too--or spread myself thin with all my interests! I Invite you to check out my RUclips channel and comment on it and let me know what you think. There's a lot there and sometimes it's very specific to making art. Hope to see you there! Every like and comment, bit by bit, helps a lot!
It’s the unique brush strokes that tells art painters apart. You have to have an appreciative art patron to market your art and your name. And then money comes rolling in.
This is an awesome video :) I've only been teaching myself to draw and paint the last 5 years or so to use as a sort of therapy, I need it in my life. But I've never tried oils and can't seem to choose between drawing, watercolor or acrylics....though probably mostly the graphite, ink watercolor route is where I'm comfortable, but my heart is pulled to acrylics. But I can't do anything near this. I had thought to just make sets of cards for people, I do this regularly already as gifts to family. But, then I remind myself that I'm nowhere good enough. So then I know I need to go draw or paint to keep my head focused on beautiful things :) Anyway...sorry for the babble...but just wanted to tell you I thought this information was great and you are an amazing artist!!!! :)
You CAN do it! You are starting in a great place, while working on your drawing skills, and painting in watercolor, inks and acrylics. Don't jump into oils just yet, it can be costly. Have fun learning as much as you can with the other media you have already been working with. If anything, you can add color pencil and watercolor pencil to the mix and that will add yet another awesome dimension to your art along with new skills. You can try your hand at making a side hustle with your cards (it's a great idea), by learning about using Kickstarter (a crowdfunding platform), and do a simple campaign, which you can run for 2-4 weeks, and also limit the number of sets of cards you want to sell. I'd take a look at successfull card related Kickstarter campaigns and also other types of Kickstarter art campaigns. You could have a theme for the campaign, (like holiday cards and winter season), and then work on figuring out the samples of what you'd like to offer and how much you would charge for a single card with envelope, or various sized sets of cards, etc. Try other related things also, like washi tape, postcard prints, etc. Looking at other artist's kickstarters will give you loads of wonderful ideas! It will be a good learning experience about research, planning and testing different types of styles you like for your art, color themes, and follow-through. There is a mountain of free info on how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign right on Kickstarter, and BackerKit (a pledge manager site) that creators use to help them after their successful Kickstarter is over, Give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it! 🎨 ❤️ (I've made thousands each time I run a KS campaign, and I'm just a small time artist.)
I love your Channel Chelsea . It is helping me come around time and making the most of It. Thank you for sharing your great talent and giving tips on how to do and what to do to sell art.
Selling work by becoming a skilled artist? That seems radical and farfetched in today's art market. I once read a book that mentioned skill in a throwaway line before discussing ways of getting "noticed" that had nothing to do with art. So, THANK YOU.
Very few people want Art. Most people with $500 spare would rather buy a new phone. There just isn’t a big enough market and there are too many artists out there.
Hi, I'm glad I found this because what you're talking about is exactly where I'm at. Just now I'm leaving to get an award at an art show, everyone says they love the entry, but no one will buy it because they don't love it enough to part with some money. Hmm. I'll check back later.
Thanks for sharing Chelsea, it’s really helpful for both me and my daughter about this topic. She has a great passion and love to paint and she paint well but she is still wondering time to time about how to make a living as an artist after college (with dual degree). I would love for you to be her mentor…. Thanks! 🙂🌻🙏🏻
Watching oil is mesmerizing, I've never worked in it. I just do art for fun so I'm not very good and don't plan to go pro, but this is all still good to know!
This piece is so soulful and gorgeous. Thanks for the video. It's so helpful to watch the techniques and layers used in others' art, and the narration was very informative.
Thank you.....next time, i want to prepare special time in order to have dialogue with you.....the topic is to get my goals in paintings effectively... 🙏🙏❤️😘
Art is magic and freedom which distinguish it from the hard laws of nature. Everyone should be able to express themselves through art without considering to be consistent (boring) or attaching to a line of work for a long time! Screw collectors.
Some of the people in these replies are talking like her advice is to only paint in one style. You need a BODY OF WORK in a consistent style. You can paint in as many styles as you want but you need enough paintings in one style to bring to a gallery or show off on your social media. When you're in a gallery show with other artists, you need people to pick out which paintings are yours without looking at the plaquette. When people are scrolling on their insta and see your painting, they need to know it's yours instantly. One thing that she didn't mention in this video but is very relevant to style, is that ANY style takes a long time to master. If you keep jumping from style to style you will learn many skills but you won't master any. You don't need to immediately find YOUR style, but sticking with a style you like long enough to build at least one collection is only to your benefit.
Absolutely sound advice to heed! Yet the more I paint, the less I wish to sell any of them, perhaps only gift one on rare occasions to special persons (there are not many though). I do think, that commercialism kills inspiration in some way be it even in the most minor way. Yet, if one artist does not follow the steps recommended, will not ever get to make a living from selling art. Paint and paint, and draw I think could be the way to completion... Keep up the good work, and absolutely beautiful painting!
When you put a photo of your artwork online - be sure you use a lower quality resolution photo because there are companies that will steal your work & use it for products....such as note cards, linens etc.
i think everyone knows that realism probably sells best, so i'm always a little wary of advice given on this topic by someone who does portraits or landscapes etc...but i'll continue listening...lol
I haven't learned painting but I am passionate about it and want to create a signature role in this....I really really want to become a great artist. My very first doubt is, if we don't follow the 'rules' of mixing paint and painting it in the realistic way won't that be considered an artistic piece???plz reply......
Art, is a language its an idea an expression there will never be a right,time to,sell, your art! Just do it ..if,you were to die and not show your work because what.... you we're scared..... There are more things to fear. To feel,accepted,doesnt come,from,someone else its you and how you feel ...gain confidence and be,cocky ... Go,now and show your art
I think an artist must seek, the beauty, to fall in love with his work, not for money; eventually he could get money. If he want to expose poor, ugly people or only leaves or rectangels...He must be free to be an artist, a real Artist.
New subscriber here! Beautiful painting and great advice and information. I used to do artwork but a career ruined that for me. Well, I'm probably still an artist, I just haven't dabbled much in many years. I do plan on getting back to it after I retire next year. I will have the time and money to invest in my hobby. I'd love to be able to sell a piece every now and then but, that will not be a priority. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
Hi Chelsea. I have been always working with oil painting. Maybe because of the reasons that you outline I never jumped onto the full time artist. I have been running a very successful business that has nothing to do with arts. Allow me to ask you a very direct question with respect: What do your sales average in a yearly basis, and how would you directly contact the collectors. I believe that you understand the reason for my direct questions. Certainly not mere curiosity. By the way i love your expressive technique
To the people thinking: "I don't want to limit myself to XYZ style" To sell work, you need to think of your work, at least in part, as a product. The truth is you're competing in a market, and in that market the people making the reliable high quality work will likely out-compete your erratic work.
I struggle because I love abstracts and landscapes so much. Even combining the two in a way using texture and different techniques. My sales are great and I was able to quit my retail job after 15 years finally. But I’m wondering if I should use one sm platform to market the landscapes and another to market the abstract work?
I totally agree with this statement. You want people to look at your work and say oh! That’s “--“ art!” You want it to scream YOU. and too many techniques and styles complicate that foundational relationship that builds a clientele. And no one says you can’t experiment on the side! You can incorporate those elements into your current collections too.
Very informative. Currently I am creating my body of work, discovering who I am as a painter and what my voice is. I think I'm getting closer to figuring it out as each day goes bye. But how do I put that down as an Artist Statement?
I always had this question please help me answer this, how do an artist create the art piece if lots of buyers want same piece. I.e. If I made one painting of a feather and two people want same piece what should an artist do in that situation???
It's been 8 years since I created a painting that time i was at school of fine arts that i haven't finished.. Since then I've been losing my edge my passion and knowledge how to paint ..channel like this help me refresh all of it ..your advice, tips,stories really helps me get back to create my artworks... And if not because of this pandemic i wouldn't have started going back to painting again.... Love your channel.
Glad you got back into it 🙏🏽
@Kitty Kelly sorry for that my english is not that accurate not that great either ,Cause i'm from the Philippines
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So..im artist so this kind of paints .i can get the money
Same here
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I think limiting yourself to style can be limiting in creativity, I am not saying it is wrong. It is also more valuable when you focus on selling, but great masters have all changed styles and experimented. I myself like to paint abstraction but also realism, and I dont see nothing wrong in that also.
So glad I found this comment because I’m feel the same way. I even love to combine the two styles 🎨
I feel the same
Yeah that's my experience too. I love to challenge myself with different subjects, medium, styles and all new concepts. In fact I think I just came up for a new way of painting I've never seen before... Mixed media and sculptural 🤩
But if you go to sell your art to a gallery .. all that Chelsea is saying is correct they want to know who you are what you do and that you are consistantly going to be able to come up with art they believe in..
Icannot be limited in one style my mind go through many ones hhh
There are so many artist on YOU TUBE . You are the REAL DEAL. You are gifted. An artist who can be VERY, EXTREMELY proud her work. Thanks
I am a self taught mixed media artist, but lately I have been regretting not going to Art school to dabble in all that Art has to offer. I wonder if there are people out there like me .
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Even if the Art that the Academy teach you is not of your interest, you will learn too. U will learn to aprobe and disaprobe, to see, to analyze, and to criticize visually. If u dont like it, confront it, maybe some little porcent of that will interest u, and that will be a begin to understand from a new way a subject, a technique or something. Self taught doesn t exist, all we think we know is something that others do and resolve. Believe me, knowledge is something that we cant get from ourselves never, the look of the other and the transmission by his/her experience and to take what we think is better and make it our own experience is the only way to learn. I hope u can take your own decision, mine just a sincere advice. Best
Exactly my situation. I sometimes am bothered with the thought of how much more technical my paintings could have been if I had taken classes.
@@carlosdesantis1094 thank you 🙏.
@@michaelthilges2604 I use to feel proud about not being influenced by any art teacher etc , but I keep thinking I could have gained so much from being in that environment with other students and studying other modules. I guess it’s never too late xx
I never understand beyond what I see in any Painting. I see the Mind / Hand / Skill / Colors / Composition / The Final Art Piece. Nothing else. Your hand & mind are very ear. You are FANTASTIC & YOUR STYLE NEEDS A BIG SALUTE. Thank you for posting.
I have sold pieces throughout my life but never consistently... and I know it is consistency that holds me back. Not just consistency in the style of artwork but also consistency in making the artwork. I have so many things going on in my life but really want to be a full time artist. It is just so hard... my excuses are... helping my wife build her business (horse farm), working full time in marketing/creative services, family... there is just never enough time... Set goals... sure... but they always get broken somehow. Not to mention that I have my "Dug the dog... Squirrel!" moments when it comes to creating art... new tools, new techniques, new styles, new ideas, new inspiration... the list goes on and on... Not to mention this RUclips rabbit hole...
Just pick something and stick with it. Don’t get bogged down by stressing about using more tools or techniques because if you never give just one technique or tool enough time then you’ll never master it. Spend time building something from that base. That’s how you get consistency not only in the amount of work you make but in your style and the evolution of your art. I started practicing making abstract paintings on 8x10’s with no formal education in painting and built my way up to make pieces that are much larger, intricate and detailed but still an evolution of my style and themes. I experiment with a lot of different mediums so all my pieces are mixed media and involve life experience about the things I enjoy, consume and seek to build upon. The less you give yourself to work with the more you’ll be able to do with it. So if you spend even just 30 minutes on your first paintings, with just a brush and medium, eventually you’ll be able to do them better and faster. Good luck. P.S I’m also from Indiana, good luck! If you have an art Instagram I’d gladly give you a follow :)
@@Sumunuhriginal indeed
I was taught by a welsh teacher at art school not put my work up for sale I am a abstract painter. About to show my work next year. Just not got the time. Had it appraised buy a art teacher said it belongs in a gallery of modern art. Been drawing since I was four years old won a scholarship at the age of eleven at Dundee college of art could not go because my parents needed me to look after my six other siblings. A good painter has to experience the up and downs of life it builds character. It makes who you are. I going to study law and criminology at university. Not got time to paint.
Then she owes you😉
@@Sumunuhriginal couldn't agree more with this comment. I am a "jack of ALL trades, master of none" individual. it holds me back in so many ways. The art is always top notch, but my mind is scatterbrained. I feel paralyzed at times cause i can't BEGIN a piece, since i wan't to do it ALL. I indeed need to focus on ONE craft. In my art room now i have (and i'll probably miss a few things), a Tattoo Machine, an Air brush kit, Paint Pens, Wood burning kits, Spray Paint and Multiple art tables, a Dremel tool, Oil AND Acrylic paints, colored pencils, markers, wine corks up the wazoo, layered foam boards, beads and ink pads too boot! not to mention glue gun, string..... and video digital equipment ( for potential youtube vids). i dunno, just because. lol. no wonder i can't get anything done. I need to focus. Plus the RUclips rabbit hole doesn't help. but it does feel nice to keep it all around. (I should definitely give half of this stuff away). would solve 1/3 of my problems. long story short, THATS why i liked your comment. :)
I do a menial task job for a wage and cannot tell you how many times I'm thinking "why do I have a pile of perfectly good art to sell sitting in a drawer at home. " Thank you for your guidance and well thought out advice, while listening to you, I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create your wonderful masterpiece. Sub'd. Be blessed!
Love it. I've had some failures and successes with making money but my main problem has been a lack of self promotion, that's why I started my channel!
I am self taught 🎨. Im doing traditional but at this time I am focus in digital paintings ..thank you for sharing
it's really magical to see the shine of the hair rendered in so few strokes! As a beginner, I'd never think, oh, some bluish violet here and there, that'll make a convincing hair shine
How gratifying it is to see you, in an era of contemporary art, it is a pleasure to see realistic style, congratulations
...you must be in the kidding mode, of course you are; 99 percent of the population involved in painting, at least Americans and Asians, are furiously copying photographs, which they call, hilariously, "reference"... gratifying, indeed...
Unfortunately, no. Nowadays, conseptual art is rewarded and encouraged and that is why I am happy with the videos of this girl ... a test
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@@jediyakare Realism sells. From Jeremy Lipking to Clyde Aspevig to Gerhard Richter realistic paintings sell in all price ranges from $1000 to $100,000 and more.
Your advice is so brilliant and obvious. I have never focused on a consistent style, hence, my minor success as an artist/illustrator. All along, I have known that a personal look is key, yet my portfolio is all over the place, stylistically. I so love to be diverse, and that has killed my career.
Lots of really valuable information here Chelsea, especially the importance of building a relationship. I think for me my favorite painters from history have created a relationship as well. I feel like I “know” Van Gogh and Monet. I think that’s important for us as artists to create. Wishing you best of luck with your students and clients! 👍
Thank you times a million I just shared a link to this video to my ex wife and her mom who would never seem to understand these things!!! They were and always have been business “know it alls” who never knew anything about painting, hence ex status, but sadly this says a great deal about my poor life choices as well, nonetheless an incredibly refreshing gasp of air to hear you speak on this topic, they were literally always about the business cards and bs!!!
Good advice. But why do established artists speak of galleries as if they're all thirsty and we can just walk into them and hand over our art for representation. They choose us, not the other way around.
True
Again, Chelsea, great presentation demonstrating your passion and skill at Teaching! While I haven't signed on to your Masterclasses, I am definitely using what I learned in your Webinar last week. So very helpful.
I used to be a cultural worker and i noticed a lot of successful artists i worked with are even social media inept not that putting your work out there is wrong, there's still an advantage to using platforms, but what makes them successful is what you've said here, these artists focus more on their works and at the same time connect and network with the right ppl...
A lot of liquid gold nuggets here. Building a relationship with my art collectors is important.
A true artist keeps his feelings for himself which money can't buy!
THANK YOU so much for going back to the basics and simplifying this. Everyone loves to overcomplicate things, and it's very easy to get the idea that you need this huge infrastructure and following in order to make a living with art. Feels like I can breathe easier after watching this. 😌
Good mam thank🙏 you
WOW she did this in less than 30 minutes! She is truly an artist!
Great advice. But my friends and family just want the works for free because they feel that they are my friends and family. 😅🤔
never undersell
I had a cousin ask for a Portrait of her father she wanted it in oil and she wanted me to make three more copies of it all and oil all the same size so I quoted her $600 per painting and she was like oh I thought you was gonna do it for free😑🙄😒🤨
@@Lizbeth4505 did she pay eventually ?
You can usually cure that by asking them to sit down and offer to trade you for equal value for whatever they do for a living.
I really love your point of view as an artist who's enjoying her passion, now I got to push my self to do so my passion too. I'm very thankful I found your channel.
Thank you for sharing such a lot of very useful information to us wannabe artists. I think the hardest step in transitioning to go full time as a professional is getting past all the fears and doubts while getting your work out there and trying to be consistent and confident. Sometimes you have to fake that confidence to override your fears. I'd love to go fully professional and watching videos like yours helps to encourage and push me forward.
Thank you ... I just made my first canvas painting.... Loved the way you explain.☮️🤗🙌from India🇮🇳
what you say makes a lot of sense. I found that looking at the sizes pf similar work to mine in galleries and working out what the artist has charged per square inch is helpful. I can then apply that to my own work and charge a little less to start with. And you are spot on with producing a body of work to start with. I have, but as yet it's not consistent as I feel of something isn't working, I try something else! This keeps happening!
Chelsea, you are a super individual as a artist and to relate to individual’s related to ART.
Hi....I have just found and subscribed to your channel....fascinating!!! (I am from UK).....I love art and portraiture and although only a hobby artist, portraits and animals are what I always enjoy drawing and painting...I absolutely loved the portrait of Valero !!.... an amazing and iconic horse....have read and watched so much about him and his journey in dressage with Charlotte and Carl....so far have only seen 3 or 4 of your videos ...,,and so pleased to join your ‘audience at this time!!!....the ‘Valegro’ portrait captures his strength,pride and determination ....as described by his rider and friend Charlotte....would love to own that....but would be at the back of a long line of buyers.....anyway I look forward to catching up on as many of your past and future videos ..,thank you so much for making them....and wishing you every success. 👍👍🙏🇬🇧🇺🇸
Smart advice, however fellow artist read between the lines. Having a RUclips channel and even an educational how to course will surely bring in profit. I admire that. That’s a lot of dedicated work.
I like the way you begun with the background painting. Very beautiful.
❤️ Chelsea
You probably won’t be able to tell looking
But I have been stuck at the second step for years
Loving this
lesson
Thank you
It's interesting to me that you were a realistic painter when you filmed this video and now your style has evolved into more impressionistic. This is my journey at the moment! I am trying to break away from realism and develop more impressionism...it's a challenge for me - but I'm determined to get there! I def need to develop that body of work that deviate from what I've been creating for a few years now. Thank you for your video's!
I quit painting in 2007, when I was in class 7,now I have resumed my art class and learning more about my passion. I am realising how much juvenile my art work was...
My first art sale (a framed photograph) was from a coffee shop where I worked. They had wall space for local artists and I had a whole set of them hanging up. Fresh out of college I couldn't believe what prices I should set according to the internet. I only got the one sale, to a co-worker at the shop and she haggled me down to about half of what I set.
Hi, that's really great idea. I have been thinking to ask a good coffee shop to give me space for hanging my art. What do you think I should show them or what kind of my art pieces: still life, portrait, or floral things?
Hey thanks for the advises ! Please use a compressor on your vocals, I often got distracted by the changes in volume 🙂
Hello, I'm 14 years old and still developing my style, but mainly practicing fundamentals right now and I want to start a career in the future focusing on teaching other newer or intermediate artists through the means of Skillshare, Patreon, and ArtStation. If I'm also able to sell some artwork on the side, could this be considered a consistent flow of income?
Yes! Absolutely. I wish I was as together as you are when I was 14. Check out Proko if you don't already know him. He talks a lot about making a living as an online art teacher so that he doesn't need to sell art to make a living, meaning he can paint just for the love of it. If it makes you happy, whatever it is, it's a valid way of doing things. As a self taught artist trying to struggle through, and as someone who can't currently afford the time or money to go to art school (I'm 38 years old) online teachers like @chelsealang and @proko have been invaluable. It's a really important service. Good luck!
Steven Zapata, Proko and Kim Jung Gi are the people that will show you the way.
This was really helpful Chelsea:) Thank you! One thing I'm really struggling with right now is finding my "market" and identifying where my art belongs and/or who to market to. That could be a good idea for a video of you haven't done it already! It seems like such an insanely simple thing but yet I'm struggling so much with it.
Thank you for sharing this video. I found the information to be refreshing, encouraging, and relevant.
Chelsea - I've been painting with oils for several years, but I cannot for the life of me figure out actual paint to panel with a brush technique. I don't seem to get the brush strokes correct or they're very inconsistent. I watched one of your videos in which you showed how to make sure you hold the brush like a drum stick and stand a full arm's length away and that was great!
But I literally mean, how do you put paint to surface? I cannot "get it" :-( I've been able to sell a few paintings, but this seems to be a big hurdle for me. I tend to paint over or scrape part of each painting at least once.
And anyone else here reading this, let me know if you have suggestions or resources I can refer to.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love this channel :-)
Tatiana thank you so much for your thoughtful question! It makes TOTAL sense and I'd love to help you work through this. Here's a link to book a call so we can talk more about it one-on-one: webinar.chelsealang.com/book-a-call-page-template8say98o3
I see it as having the confidence to make mistakes. I scrape off sections as well and am endeavouring to come to terms with it, as well as finding solutions to limit the sections of the work that need "tweaking". I have begun to either try a section on a scrap canvas first, or do a series of whole "studies" to learn how to do the brush strokes required for particular effects. I have begun experimenting more with brush effects, so I know in advance what works in a particular situation. I think, probably, this is intuitive to some and not to others.
Hope your call to Chelsea is helpful.
Greetings from PR
I think the techniques using the brush( brushes) has to do with the style or the way a painter creates in years of practice, it's like when people write, each one takes the pencil differently from one another, although you learn in primary school the correct way to do it. Art involves to be " creative".
3 vídeo in a day , im addicted , thanks alot !!!
Wonderful. Real Impressionistic Portrait. Abundant Talent. Keep it up.
I am a self taught artist. No certificate or diploma in art. Also I am a bit scattered and don’t specialize in one particular medium.
Your tips and suggestions are very good. I still take guidance and tips from templates and tutorials. How do I figure out to narrow down my area of painting. I will also put your advice to my work. Thank you so much
We emerge as artists from so many places. I don't think Chelsea Lang has all the answers but she's good. We all have our own take on art-making. In fact, I hope to release a book with my own insights and tips of making art. I can be scattered too--or spread myself thin with all my interests! I Invite you to check out my RUclips channel and comment on it and let me know what you think. There's a lot there and sometimes it's very specific to making art. Hope to see you there! Every like and comment, bit by bit, helps a lot!
Quanta naturalidade em sua técnica e na forma que você pinta. Parabéns!
i do painting often. The pandemic made me go intensely into it Thanks in a way.
काय ही अदभूत किमयागारी ,हाताची चलाखी वाखाणण्या sarkhi🙏🙏🙏👌🙏👌
Brilliantly told! I'm so thankful to you for bringing me on the right track
It’s the unique brush strokes that tells art painters apart. You have to have an appreciative art patron to market your art and your name. And then money comes rolling in.
This is an awesome video :) I've only been teaching myself to draw and paint the last 5 years or so to use as a sort of therapy, I need it in my life. But I've never tried oils and can't seem to choose between drawing, watercolor or acrylics....though probably mostly the graphite, ink watercolor route is where I'm comfortable, but my heart is pulled to acrylics. But I can't do anything near this. I had thought to just make sets of cards for people, I do this regularly already as gifts to family. But, then I remind myself that I'm nowhere good enough. So then I know I need to go draw or paint to keep my head focused on beautiful things :)
Anyway...sorry for the babble...but just wanted to tell you I thought this information was great and you are an amazing artist!!!! :)
You CAN do it! You are starting in a great place, while working on your drawing skills, and painting in watercolor, inks and acrylics.
Don't jump into oils just yet, it can be costly. Have fun learning as much as you can with the other media you have already been working with.
If anything, you can add color pencil and watercolor pencil to the mix and that will add yet another awesome dimension to your art along with new skills.
You can try your hand at making a side hustle with your cards (it's a great idea), by learning about using Kickstarter (a crowdfunding platform), and do a simple campaign, which you can run for 2-4 weeks, and also limit the number of sets of cards you want to sell.
I'd take a look at successfull card related Kickstarter campaigns and also other types of Kickstarter art campaigns.
You could have a theme for the campaign, (like holiday cards and winter season), and then work on figuring out the samples of what you'd like to offer and how much you would charge for a single card with envelope, or various sized sets of cards, etc.
Try other related things also, like washi tape, postcard prints, etc.
Looking at other artist's kickstarters will give you loads of wonderful ideas!
It will be a good learning experience about research, planning and testing different types of styles you like for your art, color themes, and follow-through.
There is a mountain of free info on how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign right on Kickstarter, and BackerKit (a pledge manager site) that creators use to help them after their successful Kickstarter is over,
Give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it! 🎨 ❤️ (I've made thousands each time I run a KS campaign, and I'm just a small time artist.)
That woman looks like Yennefer from The Witcher(book)
Btw the portrait is beautiful!
I had a consistent body of paintings ,20 stolen on a move a few years ago.
Starting over. But great advice.
I love your Channel Chelsea . It is helping me come around time and making the most of It. Thank you for sharing your great talent and giving tips on how to do and what to do to sell art.
Very nice beautiful painting, I love your work style..&..Appling to your brush master stroke colors is so nicely...🌈👌👌👍👍
Selling work by becoming a skilled artist? That seems radical and farfetched in today's art market. I once read a book that mentioned skill in a throwaway line before discussing ways of getting "noticed" that had nothing to do with art. So, THANK YOU.
Book name?
@@samkarn86 'How to Get Hung" catchy title; bad advice.
انا اششهد انك مبدعة وتمتلكي احساس ومشاعر في الرسم
👏👏👏👏👏
Very few people want Art. Most people with $500 spare would rather buy a new phone. There just isn’t a big enough market and there are too many artists out there.
A phone is a form of art i guess😜
Hi, I'm glad I found this because what you're talking about is exactly where I'm at. Just now I'm leaving to get an award at an art show, everyone says they love the entry, but no one will buy it because they don't love it enough to part with some money. Hmm. I'll check back later.
Thanks for sharing Chelsea, it’s really helpful for both me and my daughter about this topic. She has a great passion and love to paint and she paint well but she is still wondering time to time about how to make a living as an artist after college (with dual degree).
I would love for you to be her mentor…. Thanks! 🙂🌻🙏🏻
Watching oil is mesmerizing, I've never worked in it. I just do art for fun so I'm not very good and don't plan to go pro, but this is all still good to know!
This piece is so soulful and gorgeous. Thanks for the video. It's so helpful to watch the techniques and layers used in others' art, and the narration was very informative.
Thank you.....next time, i want to prepare special time in order to have dialogue with you.....the topic is to get my goals in paintings effectively... 🙏🙏❤️😘
Step 1: make art worth selling
Me: well shit
Art is magic and freedom which distinguish it from the hard laws of nature. Everyone should be able to express themselves through art without considering to be consistent (boring) or attaching to a line of work for a long time! Screw collectors.
THANK YOU SO MUCH...
These ideas are so valued!
Kind regards...
Thanks for the video!
does this only apply to oil painting, or can you successfully sell paintings drawn in photoshop or illustrator?
You're awesome! I will watch this again after work.
Thank you so much for sharing your insights. It has helped me greatly on my journey ❤️
You made beautyfull portraits, with your own technic, thank you for give us your way.
Thanks for the tips ! (You should change your mic settings 🎙 )
Your paintings are really beautiful and you are beautiful. You are talented. I am an artist and I appreciate your art.
Some of the people in these replies are talking like her advice is to only paint in one style. You need a BODY OF WORK in a consistent style. You can paint in as many styles as you want but you need enough paintings in one style to bring to a gallery or show off on your social media. When you're in a gallery show with other artists, you need people to pick out which paintings are yours without looking at the plaquette. When people are scrolling on their insta and see your painting, they need to know it's yours instantly.
One thing that she didn't mention in this video but is very relevant to style, is that ANY style takes a long time to master. If you keep jumping from style to style you will learn many skills but you won't master any. You don't need to immediately find YOUR style, but sticking with a style you like long enough to build at least one collection is only to your benefit.
Fantastic 👍
What a terrific discussion! Thank you!
A very good primer with a lesson...nicely done...
Absolutely sound advice to heed! Yet the more I paint, the less I wish to sell any of them, perhaps only gift one on rare occasions to special persons (there are not many though). I do think, that commercialism kills inspiration in some way be it even in the most minor way. Yet, if one artist does not follow the steps recommended, will not ever get to make a living from selling art. Paint and paint, and draw I think could be the way to completion... Keep up the good work, and absolutely beautiful painting!
good advise in total...i give mine away ...but they are simple!
Being an exceptional artist such as yourself also helps.
Thank you so much for the wealth of info you gave,& what a beautiful painting.
Hello I'm from Brazil, beautiful technique yours. Please what is that container on your right where you wet the brush?
Thanks for in info on pricing. Very helpful.
When you put a photo of your artwork online - be sure you use a lower quality resolution photo because there are companies that will steal your work & use it for products....such as note cards, linens etc.
Great wisdom and very encouraging to know! Thank you!
i think everyone knows that realism probably sells best, so i'm always a little wary of advice given on this topic by someone who does portraits or landscapes etc...but i'll continue listening...lol
Greetings to you chelseia
what did you use first of all? When the canvas is white .
I haven't learned painting but I am passionate about it and want to create a signature role in this....I really really want to become a great artist.
My very first doubt is, if we don't follow the 'rules' of mixing paint and painting it in the realistic way won't that be considered an artistic piece???plz reply......
I greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you so very much ❤
When Chelsea uploads video...
Me:😌
Art, is a language its an idea an expression there will never be a right,time to,sell, your art! Just do it ..if,you were to die and not show your work because what.... you we're scared..... There are more things to fear. To feel,accepted,doesnt come,from,someone else its you and how you feel ...gain confidence and be,cocky ... Go,now and show your art
I think an artist must seek, the beauty, to fall in love with his work, not for money; eventually he could get money. If he want to expose poor, ugly people or only leaves or rectangels...He must be free to be an artist, a real Artist.
New subscriber here! Beautiful painting and great advice and information. I used to do artwork but a career ruined that for me. Well, I'm probably still an artist, I just haven't dabbled much in many years. I do plan on getting back to it after I retire next year. I will have the time and money to invest in my hobby. I'd love to be able to sell a piece every now and then but, that will not be a priority. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
Question : posting ALL of my work on social media and my website or just a few and wait for a solo exhibition? Thanks.
Focus on Process and Style will find its way to you.
Hi Chelsea. I have been always working with oil painting. Maybe because of the reasons that you outline I never jumped onto the full time artist. I have been running a very successful business that has nothing to do with arts. Allow me to ask you a very direct question with respect: What do your sales average in a yearly basis, and how would you directly contact the collectors. I believe that you understand the reason for my direct questions. Certainly not mere curiosity. By the way i love your expressive technique
To the people thinking: "I don't want to limit myself to XYZ style"
To sell work, you need to think of your work, at least in part, as a product.
The truth is you're competing in a market, and in that market the people making the reliable high quality work will likely out-compete your erratic work.
I struggle because I love abstracts and landscapes so much. Even combining the two in a way using texture and different techniques. My sales are great and I was able to quit my retail job after 15 years finally. But I’m wondering if I should use one sm platform to market the landscapes and another to market the abstract work?
I totally agree with this statement. You want people to look at your work and say oh! That’s “--“ art!” You want it to scream YOU. and too many techniques and styles complicate that foundational relationship that builds a clientele. And no one says you can’t experiment on the side! You can incorporate those elements into your current collections too.
Very informative. Currently I am creating my body of work, discovering who I am as a painter and what my voice is. I think I'm getting closer to figuring it out as each day goes bye. But how do I put that down as an Artist Statement?
I use portraits, landscapes, Abstract and Cubism paintings.
i would buy that, and also the copies, and the sketches
Hallo im from Indonesia..i like your impresion art...your style...good job...
I always had this question please help me answer this, how do an artist create the art piece if lots of buyers want same piece.
I.e. If I made one painting of a feather and two people want same piece what should an artist do in that situation???
Great. Ideas. Tom. Scalzo.
I love the way you paint