I love that little sarcastic girl in the behind 🤩 Shes hilarious. Shes like your conscience talking in the back of the brain 😁 Keep up cool videos together please!
THAT"S NOT A SARCASTIC GIRL!!!!!! THAT'S KLEE, AND I LOVE HER AND SHE WILL BE MINE... Sorry, don't know what happened there. Think my keyboard got hacked by some crazy alternate personality.... won't happen again... :)
@@Sharperthanu1 however being a " little" girl with the gift of "big" sarcasm....isn't bad, don't think they meant a real actual little girl as in childish. But childlike is just fine!
There is some advice though for selling art: -Make LOTS of it. -Approach your career as a business. -Create quality, another words make sure it's not junk if you are going to charge good money for it. -
define " junk" Thats fair advice, but to be honest, banging out lots of paintings, that you dont consider junk wont guarantee you a sale. I do agree that you should approach the business end of sales as a business though. Then again, I am so over the stuck up tooty nosed artist attitude, my motto is, go paint what you feel, have a great time, and if you make a sale great, because then you have more money for supplies to go paint and create more. ( mind you this probably why im broke AF lol )
Lived through child abuse and it awesome to hear about the art chair project! When I was a kid I wasn’t fear-less as in without fear, had plenty of fear instilled in me, but I was fearless because I was determined to be different. The more I look around at the world the more I realise fearless is not wanting to accept the norms, being scared to be different but knowing deep inside it’s the only real authentic option. Art gives me back the voice that was silenced. Oh and the how to be a successful artist courses... mhmm those are con artist courses. How to squash down your authentic self in a few easy steps.
For what it's worth, I think the "worst kept secret in art" is that literally ANYTHING will sell. It's only a matter of getting the finished product in front of the right people to sell it... well. Look, nothing against the infamous "Jack the Dripper", but if that can sell for an unworldly fortune, there's room in the art world for just about any form of visual expression or interpretation of just about anything. I've practically given away highly detailed works one day, and been offered a minor fortune for a "fifteen minute piss-take" the next. Get the product in front of the right person, and it sells. It doesn't matter what it is, and style versus quality is a whole different discussion... ;o)
Rafi, that was just what I needed to hear. I’m on a journey of self discovery as an artist. Everyone I know is telling me I should paint this or I should paint that. Before losing my job to the pandemic I was a graphic designer. All I did was create things that other people told me to do. I’m so done with that. You’ve just validated for me that it’s ok for me to paint what I want to paint. Thank you.
If you dont create from the heart, you will lose your passion, lose interest even in the money, and quit. Artists are visionaries and sharing their vision is the purpose.
Omg I love the message in this video! It’s on point! So positive and inspiring you to be your authentic self! Create the art that inspires you. Create what you love... 🙏🏼💖✨
You hooked me with one video. I smiled through the whole thing, laughed, and was inspired. I knew you had to be in Florida (as well), because I've been getting a lot of the same advice. I see a lot of beach scenes, water scenes, things made of palm fronds and seashells, and the tourists just snap them up. The problem is, I don't want to create what sells, I want what *I* create to sell. There's a huge difference. So I plug away.
Love this message. Artists must embrace and express ourselves organically... and support and share with each other. You guys are cute and quirky and funny! Keep up the good work.
Just stumbled across your videos while I'm researching holding my first solo art exhibition,.....4 videos, many laughs and a little bit of deep thinking later, I just have to say.......You two are funny, inspiring and informative! Gonna watch a couple more of your videos then get back to painting- Thanks much and happy creating to both of you! Kim
Rafi good info and Klee is the gem behind the scenes and her timing is priceless and she has me laughing my behind off....!!!!...Love the video and your duo
Love your videos! This one is great, I agree 99%. Just one thing I want to add: you CAN use big data (and not-so-big-data) to know what kind of art sells, at what price it was sold. I'm not saying it's all easy and transparent, but with some research and technical knowledge, you can use some tools for free to know... what kind of art sells!
Love! Soooooo, are you unveiled? If I was a betting fool, I'd have to say your views are mostly spot on, for the majority of us, and 100% concur with my views. You two are very awesome and I now see why I was guided to your videos! Keep raising the vibe by just being you, as your purpose is evident.
Hi Ravi. I just discovered your channel and love it. After main life changing events I have free time to do any kind of art I like. Your videos are helping me to get my groove back in being a painter. Klee makes me smile with glee! Love and appreciation from Rochester, NY.
Thanks Rafi, I'm a quintessential starving artist and I was starting to have serious doubts about my work. I guess I should doubt less and look more for people who would buy it.
I loved the "We are Artists" part and got all warm fuzzies inside. So nice to hear sometimes. I have had a lot of suggestions given to me to paint much smaller so it is easier to ship and so tourists can fit the paintings in their suit cases. Paint Christmas cards or you totally miss that opportunity...These things seemed to make sense, but they were soul killers. I do paint a variety of sizes of paintings, but for the full impact I like large, at least 2x3 foot paintings to convey a story. Yes, it is a pain and expensive to ship. I believe that what my paintings give back in their forever homes daily, far exceeds the extra fuss in getting it there. I am returning to what I love. :)
Thank you for your message. I needed to hear this today because I've been really taking a beating by so-called friends telling me I'm doing it all wrong. My Art work doesn't sell as well as I wish it would; but, it's what I love to draw and to become someone else just so my work sells just doesn't set well. Sure, I'm a starving artist, that is I cannot pay my bills right now; but, trying to become someone else to accomplish paying my bills seems just wrong. I'm trying other avenues to get that done and changing myself isn't one of those venues.
Just discovered you guys while looking for information on light bulbs for shooting artwork.. Yeah THAT video. You're hilarious. I'm retired from being a full time "commercial illustrator" and have gone back to just painting. For kids your advice is pretty good.. Keep it up.
Your video explains exactly what I used to feel about Art and assures me to be just feel the art I do and JUST DO IT.....the internet makes people feel a certain validation or value for there art cuz they see what others are doing....before the internet people just knew about Picasso ...Thanks so much for that pure honesty
I paint fetish inspired art. Luckily I live in NYC so people tend to be pretty open minded. However, those Southern Jesus types also have all sorts of fun secrets behind their bedroom doors. Let's not be fooled.
I love abstract art. It's my favorite way to paint. Love the website. You both are so talented! Writing books too? "FAN"-tastic! That's me. Your new Fan. 😊
This is great. I make upcycled clothing and crochet hats. People are always giving me suggestions of what they think will sell... Crochet bikinis, those purses made from the butt of jeans. But the thing is I'm not making what I think will sell, I'm making what moves me, and that somehow is what's moves others, and that's what sells. Plus, why would I want to make the latest "trends" that others are all making, driving the price down? You just can't approach the creative process from "what will sell" alone, or even primarily.
Oh my goodness! This was so funny!! I am a portrait artist. Most of my work is inspired by modern dance and ballet. I now live in the South as well-Charleston, SC to be exact, and it’s so true-the art I tend to see is very indicative of the landscape here and rich historical images of a bygone era. It really is waterscapes and sail boats too. It’s lovely in its own right, but I have felt alienated a bit when I look at what I have to offer. I really have to stick to what I’m good at. What I’m passionate about. Thanks for the encouragement!!
Big thanks FINALLY SOMEBODY HONEST!!!!!!!!!! I wish....wish. u can take an look At my paintings...l wake up one day And starting painting...maybe l need go sleep again lol or maybe is good!! I love your art l love art
I love the way you tell people to strike a balance between producing art work that sells and expressing their own individuality. I would love to see your own art work. You should leave a link to your Etsy shop so more people can look at your art work. I can sometimes see your paintings in the background and they look very original.
Great video, my art is very different from main stream art and I do very well at selling art. Just create what you love and master it. People will see that you spent many months,years at learning your craft and will pay you according to your talent. That's it
YOu know how you have 8 things you do everyday (or it might be 6 now)...well, my 7th is to watch you and Klee rock the edu-art-ment for your everyday grassroots empowered artist...thank you. this helped, yet again, reinforce and encourage what we both share in common...just create what you love and it will rock. amen. and bravo!
Thank you for this! I live in a place where people like to say that same thing. They always want lighthouse, lake life crap. Well, I paint dark , pshychedelic crap. I hear alot of "well, you could paint a haunted lighthouse!" You can imagine how strongly I want to tell them where to put there lighthouse, lol! You and Klee are the best. Thanks again for your words of wisdom. They have been reassuring and helpful.
Loving your real- ness my friend and feel much more relaxed about my art after watching your vid. This was useful and amusing. Deffo going to for more vids from you😀👍🖖✌️✨
"Stuff I want to hang on the walls of my beach front condo" is not art, it's decoration. I'm not dissing decoration, but there's a difference between something that is made up of lovely patterns, colours & textures, and something which is made up of blood, sweat, tears, rage, sorrow and an understanding of our common mortality. Just my opinion, lol. :)
Spot on! Artists are by their very nature ahead of the curve, visionaries, and have to be true to their own vision even when some may not get what they're creating. That's ok, if it's not clear now it will be clearer in time as society catches up.
Loved this video, had me laughing so much!!! Great information for artists starting out, I've got to the point where I make art I like and if I like it I keeps it!! :)
You 2 are great got a kick out of you both. l agree with you completely. l'm a wildlife photorealistic artist and many tell me l should do abstracts in wildlife. But that isn't me and yes l can do it as l have, on request by a few friends that went crazy over it. While l stood looking at them in amazement. As a wildlife artist l believe in capturing the real look of the subject not a lion with blue fur, etc but this is me. But as many said here it's getting your work in front of the right eyes, which will buy it. As for me l will continue to do realistic looking work as this is me.
thank you for this video i always heard that statement to everyone i encountered... you should create this kind of painting and not that ... to the point i become more depressed... why do i need to always do what other say... what the society says... and some said... this is the reality dude ... WHAT seriously! NO WAY! i will create my own reality i will stop now living from this nightmares. I quit my job i have no money and i am starting to pursue my art career now. This is so scary... like everyone tells but atleast i am doing the things in my own ways. the most scary thing is to live like a robot a forever. depression is still there but now i am figthing it not for others but for myself Thank you so much... I want to cry now... i really want to create art in my own visions This is the best art advice i have ever heard!!!
My old art teacher - who sold his art to nobility here in the UK - told me 'you have to go where the money is'. Those words stuck with me. That's not a one size fits all approach but resonated very much for me in relation to my specific art. You may need to find 'where the money is' in relation to your specific style, for too long my mindest was 'if I build it they will come'. If you can sell purely based on self expression that's great. But for many they will need to find and target a specific audience and appeal to them. It may not be pure expression but if you can create something for a living, unless it's completely against your values, it beats a shitty office job.
You make one of the best points that is completely overlooked by so many people its astonishing.... you said if someone is so successful with something.. why would they be trying to make money by selling how to do it. Not that its ALL bullshit... knowledge isn't cheap sometimes... BUT.. if someone sells secrets that others can use to be in competition with their profits... run away... lol
Thank you so much I'm trying to find my way and I always doubt and second guess myself because I like what I do but I am always thinking if what I do is going to sell or not, so I will just keep on doing what I do and hope for the best😊👍
This is the second time watching this video. I know you can't really tell me what to do or tell me how to pull myself out of the funk I am in. I too am making art that sells for the tourist swamp scene louisiana group. I am so tired and uninspired by it all. I feel like a factory worker. I just want to cry. I havented painted in 4 months. So now I feel guilty on top of that by not producing for the shop that wants my work. I know I have to work this out on my own. Thank you for being there and listening. God bless you guys. Jennifer
I watched this and laughed so much, as I have done the sea oats and beachy scenes. My Hubby thinks this is what I should paint down here. But, I am going to paint what I want to and feel like at the moment. Good video!
I go through the same with my art like you do and Florida has more people who love more beach art and life like animals and ocean stuff kind of art. Believe it or not I had sold one cartoon looking owl painting one time only and one character painting in the past lol I don’t think anyone could ever really expect to make money from making art so it’s better to just show your passion and love for art then to show off for money because whether someone succeeds in making profit from art or doesn’t , it killjoys your fun and enjoyment of how much you enjoy doing it. Do art for yourself and show it off as a teaching to people what art is all about. Art is created by feelings not by money
Thanks! 40 plus years ago I was told that I had to create stuff that sells, which to me was selling out. Before I took painting classes in college, I painted quite well, but those courses totally stifled me, and I quit painting. 3 weeks ago I bought acrylics, dug out my brushes, yes I still had them, and started painting again at the rip old age of 67. What you have to say is correct. My idea is to paint what I want and develop my style, and ENJOY painting. Do I want to sell my paintings? At this time I really don't care. Thanks for the video, as it was inspiring and refreshing.
where the hell have i been... im so happy to have found some artist here on youtube... this has been my dream forever and hearing you speak just reminds me TO LIVE MY F$CKING LIFE AND MAKE MY ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tired of being around these matrix followers ahahahhaa.. full time suck your life out jobs. im not made for this!!!!!! let me painttttttttttttt LOL rock on man. thanks so much. - love from Texas!!!!!!
Super helpful! Doing artwork for a show and my family, well-meaning, did what your people did. Suggested things that our popular right now... like bees, and chapels. I like bees, but am I super into painting them? Nah. And chapels? Not religious, so.. no. I have my fingers crossed that my original stuff sells at my first art festival in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the video! Makes me feel better about my choices.
Drunk Jesus on the beach with bullet nipples needs to be a thing now lol. Also I live in the north, lots of hunting, fishing, snow, nature and sadly people want paintings of this stuff for their "summer cottages" (more like your 2nd mansion, get away from your other mansion). Stuff I'm not fond of painting but it sells. I found that I only have to do maybe a few a year and the people who get them look at my regular art and tend to get something for their kids or the husband will get a super hero painting for his man cave. Sometimes they can be open to getting something other than "whats popular or expected" for the area. Loved the video. You hit on a lot of things I've come across myself.
I love that little sarcastic girl in the behind 🤩 Shes hilarious. Shes like your conscience talking in the back of the brain 😁 Keep up cool videos together please!
Her name is Klee & she kicks butt, especially Rafi's 😉😍💪
THAT"S NOT A SARCASTIC GIRL!!!!!! THAT'S KLEE, AND I LOVE HER AND SHE WILL BE MINE...
Sorry, don't know what happened there. Think my keyboard got hacked by some crazy alternate personality.... won't happen again... :)
"Little sarcastic girl?" She's a GROWN woman!
@@Sharperthanu1 however being a " little" girl with the gift of "big" sarcasm....isn't bad, don't think they meant a real actual little girl as in childish. But childlike is just fine!
She reminds me of sarah silverman
There is some advice though for selling art:
-Make LOTS of it.
-Approach your career as a business.
-Create quality, another words make sure it's not junk if you are going to charge good money for it.
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@@Rafiwashere I'm not trying to be sarcastic here but what bout people paying millions for a Jackson Pollock? Who is to say what is junk?
😑
define " junk" Thats fair advice, but to be honest, banging out lots of paintings, that you dont consider junk wont guarantee you a sale. I do agree that you should approach the business end of sales as a business though. Then again, I am so over the stuck up tooty nosed artist attitude, my motto is, go paint what you feel, have a great time, and if you make a sale great, because then you have more money for supplies to go paint and create more. ( mind you this probably why im broke AF lol )
@@satoshibitcoinsaki6532 What billionaire art fucks buy doesn't count.
Satoshi Bitcoinsaki Pollock was a pioneer of his time. He had the audacity to paint what he wanted, not what was popular.
Lived through child abuse and it awesome to hear about the art chair project! When I was a kid I wasn’t fear-less as in without fear, had plenty of fear instilled in me, but I was fearless because I was determined to be different. The more I look around at the world the more I realise fearless is not wanting to accept the norms, being scared to be different but knowing deep inside it’s the only real authentic option. Art gives me back the voice that was silenced. Oh and the how to be a successful artist courses... mhmm those are con artist courses. How to squash down your authentic self in a few easy steps.
For what it's worth, I think the "worst kept secret in art" is that literally ANYTHING will sell. It's only a matter of getting the finished product in front of the right people to sell it... well.
Look, nothing against the infamous "Jack the Dripper", but if that can sell for an unworldly fortune, there's room in the art world for just about any form of visual expression or interpretation of just about anything. I've practically given away highly detailed works one day, and been offered a minor fortune for a "fifteen minute piss-take" the next.
Get the product in front of the right person, and it sells. It doesn't matter what it is, and style versus quality is a whole different discussion... ;o)
👏👏👏 this fucking comment.... learn facebook targeting and ab testing on udemy!
Nice
Just calling it "like I see it". ;o)
What art sells? Art with heart and soul poured into it by its maker!
Beautiful
I came here Rafi's advice and stayed for Klee's adlibs 😂 Either way.. I'm getting so much value from you guys 👏👏😎 Thank you.
Right?! Love these two!
Rafi, that was just what I needed to hear. I’m on a journey of self discovery as an artist. Everyone I know is telling me I should paint this or I should paint that. Before losing my job to the pandemic I was a graphic designer. All I did was create things that other people told me to do. I’m so done with that. You’ve just validated for me that it’s ok for me to paint what I want to paint. Thank you.
If you dont create from the heart, you will lose your passion, lose interest even in the money, and quit. Artists are visionaries and sharing their vision is the purpose.
Wonderfully said
Yep!!! Do what u love!!! Paint/create what speaks to u! I love u guys!!! Always relevant. U guys r my “tribe”. ❣️
Woah, 4 years later, and I see this again, Lololol!! You guys Rock and are Awesome beyond belief!!
Namaste 🙏
Thank you so much!! XxX
You are amazing! I need to start over and watch this again.
Truth on youtube is a rare thing .More power to you and yours.
Omg I love the message in this video! It’s on point! So positive and inspiring you to be your authentic self! Create the art that inspires you. Create what you love... 🙏🏼💖✨
You hooked me with one video. I smiled through the whole thing, laughed, and was inspired. I knew you had to be in Florida (as well), because I've been getting a lot of the same advice. I see a lot of beach scenes, water scenes, things made of palm fronds and seashells, and the tourists just snap them up. The problem is, I don't want to create what sells, I want what *I* create to sell. There's a huge difference. So I plug away.
Rafi and Klee - just discovered you (Feb 2019). So loving your mission, your humor and your love! Thank you for the message! 💕🤪
I love this video, it really encourages me not to be afraid of being myself.
You're such a nice guy.Thanks
Love this message. Artists must embrace and express ourselves organically... and support and share with each other. You guys are cute and quirky and funny! Keep up the good work.
So happy I found you. You are very inspiring and I certainly needed this ! Thank you!
You have very Asheville NC vibes keeping doing what your doing. Inspiring people and create positive Art and good juju.
I loved and needed to see this. You both are funny af. Thank you for brightening my day.
I love your outlook on life and art! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Just stumbled across your videos while I'm researching holding my first solo art exhibition,.....4 videos, many laughs and a little bit of deep thinking later, I just have to say.......You two are funny, inspiring and informative! Gonna watch a couple more of your videos then get back to painting- Thanks much and happy creating to both of you! Kim
Rafi good info and Klee is the gem behind the scenes and her timing is priceless and she has me laughing my behind off....!!!!...Love the video and your duo
Love your videos! This one is great, I agree 99%. Just one thing I want to add: you CAN use big data (and not-so-big-data) to know what kind of art sells, at what price it was sold. I'm not saying it's all easy and transparent, but with some research and technical knowledge, you can use some tools for free to know... what kind of art sells!
Love! Soooooo, are you unveiled? If I was a betting fool, I'd have to say your views are mostly spot on, for the majority of us, and 100% concur with my views.
You two are very awesome and I now see why I was guided to your videos! Keep raising the vibe by just being you, as your purpose is evident.
That was so we'll put...thank you both!!
Hi Ravi. I just discovered your channel and love it. After main life changing events I have free time to do any kind of art I like. Your videos are helping me to get my groove back in being a painter. Klee makes me smile with glee! Love and appreciation from Rochester, NY.
Thanks Rafi, I'm a quintessential starving artist and I was starting to have serious doubts about my work. I guess I should doubt less and look more for people who would buy it.
Rafi.... and Woman in background Rock on! I love this video!
I loved the "We are Artists" part and got all warm fuzzies inside. So nice to hear sometimes. I have had a lot of suggestions given to me to paint much smaller so it is easier to ship and so tourists can fit the paintings in their suit cases. Paint Christmas cards or you totally miss that opportunity...These things seemed to make sense, but they were soul killers. I do paint a variety of sizes of paintings, but for the full impact I like large, at least 2x3 foot paintings to convey a story. Yes, it is a pain and expensive to ship. I believe that what my paintings give back in their forever homes daily, far exceeds the extra fuss in getting it there. I am returning to what I love. :)
Thank you for your message. I needed to hear this today because I've been really taking a beating by so-called friends telling me I'm doing it all wrong. My Art work doesn't sell as well as I wish it would; but, it's what I love to draw and to become someone else just so my work sells just doesn't set well. Sure, I'm a starving artist, that is I cannot pay my bills right now; but, trying to become someone else to accomplish paying my bills seems just wrong. I'm trying other avenues to get that done and changing myself isn't one of those venues.
You sir said a mouthful that I definitely can relate to🙏 Stay encouraged!
Just discovered you guys while looking for information on light bulbs for shooting artwork.. Yeah THAT video. You're hilarious. I'm retired from being a full time "commercial illustrator" and have gone back to just painting. For kids your advice is pretty good.. Keep it up.
Luv you guys ! Great tips for artist to apply
This video is gold. Thank you
Your video explains exactly what I used to feel about Art and assures me to be just feel the art I do and JUST DO IT.....the internet makes people feel a certain validation or value for there art cuz they see what others are doing....before the internet people just knew about Picasso ...Thanks so much for that pure honesty
You hit a lot of point right on the head. Good job!!
"If Jesus was sipping wine on the beach, chances are you'd...."bahahahahaa, flippin love that line! 😂😂😂
I paint fetish inspired art. Luckily I live in NYC so people tend to be pretty open minded. However, those Southern Jesus types also have all sorts of fun secrets behind their bedroom doors. Let's not be fooled.
Yes they do! But, they are highly offended "publicly" for the most part. The bible belt is difficult :/
Hey I would love to checkout your art, coz recently I have been drawing fetish inspired art!
I love abstract art. It's my favorite way to paint. Love the website. You both are so talented! Writing books too? "FAN"-tastic! That's me. Your new Fan. 😊
This is great. I make upcycled clothing and crochet hats. People are always giving me suggestions of what they think will sell... Crochet bikinis, those purses made from the butt of jeans. But the thing is I'm not making what I think will sell, I'm making what moves me, and that somehow is what's moves others, and that's what sells. Plus, why would I want to make the latest "trends" that others are all making, driving the price down? You just can't approach the creative process from "what will sell" alone, or even primarily.
Y’all are an awesome duo!!😂🤗🙏
Great video! Love it!
Oh my goodness! This was so funny!! I am a portrait artist. Most of my work is inspired by modern dance and ballet. I now live in the South as well-Charleston, SC to be exact, and it’s so true-the art I tend to see is very indicative of the landscape here and rich historical images of a bygone era. It really is waterscapes and sail boats too. It’s lovely in its own right, but I have felt alienated a bit when I look at what I have to offer. I really have to stick to what I’m good at. What I’m passionate about. Thanks for the encouragement!!
Big thanks
FINALLY
SOMEBODY HONEST!!!!!!!!!!
I wish....wish. u can take an look
At my paintings...l wake up one day
And starting painting...maybe l need go sleep again lol or maybe is good!!
I love your art l love art
OMG This is like my third video of yours I have watched and just love you all!! Thank you
I love the way you tell people
to strike a balance between
producing art work that sells
and expressing their own
individuality. I would love to
see your own art work. You
should leave a link to your
Etsy shop so more people
can look at your art work.
I can sometimes see your
paintings in the background
and they look very original.
The painting in the background is killer! The color is excellent. Was it a commission or available still?
"Moar cowbell!"
I KNEW I was missing something!
Jesus turning ocean water into wine at the beach can be your next piece.
I paint beachy paintings! And other stuff too!😂 This show is the BEST!!
Great video, my art is very different from main stream art and I do very well at selling art.
Just create what you love and master it. People will see that you spent many months,years at learning your craft and will pay you according to your talent. That's it
Rafi, wonderful information you have given. I'll pass this onto my friends as well.
I love your message 💜
YOu know how you have 8 things you do everyday (or it might be 6 now)...well, my 7th is to watch you and Klee rock the edu-art-ment for your everyday grassroots empowered artist...thank you. this helped, yet again, reinforce and encourage what we both share in common...just create what you love and it will rock. amen. and bravo!
this is the best advice video I've seen, funny and helpful. thank you
Thank you for this! I live in a place where people like to say that same thing. They always want lighthouse, lake life crap. Well, I paint dark , pshychedelic crap.
I hear alot of "well, you could paint a haunted lighthouse!" You can imagine how strongly I want to tell them where to put there lighthouse, lol!
You and Klee are the best. Thanks again for your words of wisdom. They have been reassuring and helpful.
Loving your real- ness my friend and feel much more relaxed about my art after watching your vid. This was useful and amusing. Deffo going to for more vids from you😀👍🖖✌️✨
"Stuff I want to hang on the walls of my beach front condo" is not art, it's decoration. I'm not dissing decoration, but there's a difference between something that is made up of lovely patterns, colours & textures, and something which is made up of blood, sweat, tears, rage, sorrow and an understanding of our common mortality.
Just my opinion, lol. :)
Spot on! Artists are by their very nature ahead of the curve, visionaries, and have to be true to their own vision even when some may not get what they're creating. That's ok, if it's not clear now it will be clearer in time as society catches up.
Thanks, This is exactly what my doubting self needed to hear. 💯❤
Awesome video y’all
Loved this video, had me laughing so much!!! Great information for artists starting out, I've got to the point where I make art I like and if I like it I keeps it!! :)
So TRUE! The cow 🐄 bell statement that is…. Can never have too much cow bell!!!
Thank you so much.....u have given me hope
You 2 are great got a kick out of you both. l agree with you completely. l'm a wildlife photorealistic artist and many tell me l should do abstracts in wildlife. But that isn't me and yes l can do it as l have, on request by a few friends that went crazy over it. While l stood looking at them in amazement. As a wildlife artist l believe in capturing the real look of the subject not a lion with blue fur, etc but this is me. But as many said here it's getting your work in front of the right eyes, which will buy it. As for me l will continue to do realistic looking work as this is me.
thank you for this video i always heard that statement to everyone i encountered...
you should create this kind of painting and not that
... to the point i become more depressed... why do i need to always do what other say... what the society says... and some said... this is the reality dude ...
WHAT seriously! NO WAY! i will create my own reality i will stop now living from this nightmares. I quit my job i have no money and i am starting to pursue my art career now. This is so scary... like everyone tells but atleast i am doing the things in my own ways. the most scary thing is to live like a robot a forever. depression is still there but now i am figthing it not for others but for myself
Thank you so much... I want to cry now... i really want to create art in my own visions
This is the best art advice i have ever heard!!!
Cool dude👌🏽👌🏽
Awesome, for you and your lady - palm 🌴springs, calif -
My old art teacher - who sold his art to nobility here in the UK - told me 'you have to go where the money is'. Those words stuck with me.
That's not a one size fits all approach but resonated very much for me in relation to my specific art.
You may need to find 'where the money is' in relation to your specific style, for too long my mindest was 'if I build it they will come'.
If you can sell purely based on self expression that's great. But for many they will need to find and target a specific audience and appeal to them. It may not be pure expression but if you can create something for a living, unless it's completely against your values, it beats a shitty office job.
Loved the Jack Johnson reference, Great video, I totally agree with you.
Love this video. Thank you for creating this and being so honest.
Good Video. it was good.
Your awesome too. More great info sending positive vibes.
You two are hilarious haha. I loved watching this and great advice! :D
New Subber here saying "Wow Rafi, That was such a wonderfully worded conveyance 7:57 thru 8:22. I Thank you Indeed for Your Outstanding Oratory!"
You make one of the best points that is completely overlooked by so many people its astonishing.... you said if someone is so successful with something.. why would they be trying to make money by selling how to do it. Not that its ALL bullshit... knowledge isn't cheap sometimes... BUT.. if someone sells secrets that others can use to be in competition with their profits... run away... lol
You should post weekly! Love your videos!
I love your videos!
Thank you so much I'm trying to find my way and I always doubt and second guess myself because I like what I do but I am always thinking if what I do is going to sell or not, so I will just keep on doing what I do and hope for the best😊👍
This is the second time watching this video. I know you can't really tell me what to do or tell me how to pull myself out of the funk I am in. I too am making art that sells for the tourist swamp scene louisiana group. I am so tired and uninspired by it all. I feel like a factory worker. I just want to cry. I havented painted in 4 months. So now I feel guilty on top of that by not producing for the shop that wants my work. I know I have to work this out on my own. Thank you for being there and listening. God bless you guys. Jennifer
Cool!
you are awesome too! What a refreshing video...
your point of view in art is life changing, thank you very much. :)
OMG!!! I Love You & your Wife!!! LMAO
Great info greatly appreciate you both!
Peace, Love & Happiness to you both!
Epic!
Awesome!!!! Thank you 🙏
I watched this and laughed so much, as I have done the sea oats and beachy scenes. My Hubby thinks this is what I should paint down here. But, I am going to paint what I want to and feel like at the moment. Good video!
I go through the same with my art like you do and Florida has more people who love more beach art and life like animals and ocean stuff kind of art. Believe it or not I had sold one cartoon looking owl painting one time only and one character painting in the past lol I don’t think anyone could ever really expect to make money from making art so it’s better to just show your passion and love for art then to show off for money because whether someone succeeds in making profit from art or doesn’t , it killjoys your fun and enjoyment of how much you enjoy doing it. Do art for yourself and show it off as a teaching to people what art is all about. Art is created by feelings not by money
This video was epic. ❤🎨
Thanks! 40 plus years ago I was told that I had to create stuff that sells, which to me was selling out. Before I took painting classes in college, I painted quite well, but those courses totally stifled me, and I quit painting. 3 weeks ago I bought acrylics, dug out my brushes, yes I still had them, and started painting again at the rip old age of 67. What you have to say is correct. My idea is to paint what I want and develop my style, and ENJOY painting. Do I want to sell my paintings? At this time I really don't care. Thanks for the video, as it was inspiring and refreshing.
ROTFLMAO!!! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!! PS: I want to see the lady behind the camera she's hysterical!
Makes total sense. Create who you are. Thanks
where the hell have i been... im so happy to have found some artist here on youtube... this has been my dream forever and hearing you speak just reminds me TO LIVE MY F$CKING LIFE AND MAKE MY ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tired of being around these matrix followers ahahahhaa.. full time suck your life out jobs. im not made for this!!!!!! let me painttttttttttttt LOL rock on man. thanks so much. - love from Texas!!!!!!
Great video man.
Super helpful! Doing artwork for a show and my family, well-meaning, did what your people did. Suggested things that our popular right now... like bees, and chapels. I like bees, but am I super into painting them? Nah. And chapels? Not religious, so.. no. I have my fingers crossed that my original stuff sells at my first art festival in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the video! Makes me feel better about my choices.
I just posted your Rant video and I am artist , Wow love you guys..& gal , this my rebel heart..wow free thinkers...love it !! Thank you..Peace
Oh man, I want a giant Jesus Nipple painting LOL
Lmao
Jesus drinking wine on the beach with his nipple hanging out... :) xx
Whoa, Rafi, you got pretty deep on this one!
hahahahaaaaa this is so awesome. I had some good laughs hahahahaaa
Drunk Jesus on the beach with bullet nipples needs to be a thing now lol.
Also I live in the north, lots of hunting, fishing, snow, nature and sadly people want paintings of this stuff for their "summer cottages" (more like your 2nd mansion, get away from your other mansion). Stuff I'm not fond of painting but it sells. I found that I only have to do maybe a few a year and the people who get them look at my regular art and tend to get something for their kids or the husband will get a super hero painting for his man cave. Sometimes they can be open to getting something other than "whats popular or expected" for the area. Loved the video. You hit on a lot of things I've come across myself.