How finding a niche helped me as an artist + tips for finding yours!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @aliviagadbaw6806
    @aliviagadbaw6806 2 месяца назад +22

    This was so informational to listen to. My only issue with trying to be specific is that I have many things I am really interested in! 😭😭

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +8

      I am very happy you found it informational! ♥️ maybe there is (at least a tiny) link between all your interests that would create a wonderfully original niche? 😁

    • @honeyy_peach
      @honeyy_peach 2 месяца назад +1

      i feel you 😂😭😭

    • @TheClutterLady
      @TheClutterLady 2 месяца назад +3

      You can be really interested in lots of things and paint lots of things but just POST the main niche you want to focus on? Or maybe put the other ones on something like IG stories rather than the main post area. 🤷‍♀️ But I am the same. I love so many different things.

    • @hasnaalaman1281
      @hasnaalaman1281 2 месяца назад

      so true...

    • @PinkjeanArt
      @PinkjeanArt 2 месяца назад

      I feel this way too and have decided to work in collections.🤗

  • @myfavoritecupoftea
    @myfavoritecupoftea Месяц назад +1

    Came here from your instagram account, because I love your beautiful illustrations and now I love all your interesting tips about finding your niche ! As an artist for over 20 years selling online, I find things have changed a lot in the marketing area and I feel now a bit lost or "expired" in the art world especially when it comes to communicate online and get people engaged with what I do. Not to mention I evolved myself in many different ways, and I feel I have sometimes to start from scratch with is truly scary in a way. Anyway, thank you so much and I wish you lot of success with your Slavic Village !

  • @komalkids6946
    @komalkids6946 Месяц назад

    Thanks so much for doing this video🤗

  • @WedgyBlue
    @WedgyBlue 2 месяца назад +4

    I already found my niche. Its nice to witness such informative video like this!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      I’m very glad you found it informative! ♥️☺️

  • @cassielee1114
    @cassielee1114 2 месяца назад +11

    Thankyou so much for giving examples of art buyer “problems”. This is a part of marketing that got me stuck - I couldn’t answer the question, I was like I don’t know they just see stuff and want it or don’t?! 😅 I get it now!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +3

      I’m so happy it was helpful!! I was so stuck on it too, I always thought people simply buy art because it’s pretty and therefore I will only sell enough of it once it’s the prettiest it can be 🥲 learning this was so relieving! 😄

    • @countesshuge
      @countesshuge Месяц назад

      I feel ya! The word “problem” always makes me think of more serious things, so conciliating that with art was weird at first lol. Now I think of it more as like “solving a want/desire”. Nobody is gonna die if they don’t eat ice cream, but people sure do want it! So the ice cream parlor is solving that want.

  • @vools8621
    @vools8621 Месяц назад

    This video is so helpful! Thanks for sharing. Your art is stunningly gorgeous! New subscriber from Sydney, Australia 🌼

  • @adriennepriceart
    @adriennepriceart 2 месяца назад +3

    I like how you *illustrated* what you said by showing your art on the screen as you talked about the niches. The grandma example was funny. I just subscribed

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Hehe thank you, I’m very glad you enjoyed it! 😁♥️

  • @kgxart
    @kgxart 2 месяца назад +9

    I love how you're showing Slavic culture and tradition trough your art! It's especially close to my heart too - fellow Slavic soul from Poland here :'D I also love the seasonal changing~ I'm on a verge of trying to find my own thing too (I work as full time illustrator for a company and drawing non stop for others can drain your joy and creativity too :')). I'm so happy to discover such amazing artists like you to share their journey, it's so inspiring!
    Thank you so much for the advices - and keep up the wonderful work!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      Ahh hello to a fellow Slavic soul! 😁♥️ I’m very happy the Slavic content resonates with you! 🥰 I completely understand, drawing for others tends to suck the joy out of creating 🥲 I hope you get to find the perfect thing for you! And thank you so much for the lovely comment!! ♥️

    • @kgxart
      @kgxart 2 месяца назад

      @@lucieell Thank you so much! :') Thanks to such lovely and inspiring artists like you, I'm sure I will! ❤

  • @larajaku
    @larajaku 2 месяца назад +1

    What a delightful watch this was. Thanks to my husband I get to learn more about Slavic culture. ♥️
    You gotta make the digital washi tape situation that you blend in at e.g. 2.33min into a real physical washi tape if you haven’t. I would totally buy it for my journal 🌻

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! ♥️ I love that you’re discovering the Slavic culture thanks to your husband! ☺️ and ahh you’re gonna love my next shop update then because I might have already had the same thought! 👀😁

  • @AlexAdelaida
    @AlexAdelaida 2 месяца назад +2

    Slavic vibes yeah!! *high five from Poland*

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      High five to a fellow Slav! 😁♥️🇵🇱

  • @violamariaart
    @violamariaart 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for the helpful video.🧡 It's a great reminder to find your unique place in the art world.

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      You’re welcome, I’m so happy it resonated! 🥰

  • @TheClutterLady
    @TheClutterLady 2 месяца назад +1

    This is super helpful! Thank you...I even wrote all the questions and answers in my journal as I watched. Now I have some new art ideas I'm excited to try!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Yay, I’m so glad it helped! 🥰 what did you figure out if you don’t mind sharing? ♥️ I’d love to know!

    • @TheClutterLady
      @TheClutterLady 2 месяца назад

      @@lucieell of course! Mostly that I want to be known as the Adventurous Painter who attracts other travelers and outdoor enthusiasts! So painting different places I've traveled to and labeling each painting with the location and painting the shape of all 50 states. Plus painting my adventurous hobbies like rock climbing, camping, and backpacking. Many of these I have not painted yet, but it's so obvious now. But even different potted plants for people who like to bring part of the great outdoors inside. It's broad enough that I won't get tired of it or run out of ideas, but also niche enough to attract very specific people...hopefully! 🤣Thanks again!

  • @diaryofdaksha
    @diaryofdaksha 2 месяца назад +2

    Hi, I just discovered you, and I can’t say enough that this video came in such a good timing in my life. I have always seen myself as a multi-passionate creative. So niching down was very hard for me until NOW that you mentioned such great points that I feel I could niche as well. I love the way you told your story in this video, and the examples are convincing enough for me to niche down finally, because I need to grow as an artist. For the other passions that I have, I could possibly do them as a hobby and not a job. Thank you so much for being an angel in my life, and I just followed your Instagram and subscribed to RUclips. ❤❤

    • @hasnaalaman1281
      @hasnaalaman1281 2 месяца назад +1

      so true...Agree...😢

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi, thank you so much for the heartfelt comment, reading it made me so happy! ♥️ I am so glad this video helped you in that regard, and I hope you find the perfect niche that will make you happy and let you grow as an artist! 🥰

  • @PinkjeanArt
    @PinkjeanArt 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the thought provoking questions we can ask to zero in on our niche.

  • @cate.and.ginger
    @cate.and.ginger 2 месяца назад +1

    What a perfect and inspiring video, thank you so much for sharing this . And i just love your art 😍😍

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much, I appreciate it! 🥰

  • @alicjaillustration9439
    @alicjaillustration9439 2 месяца назад

    What a beautiful and incredibly informative video Lucie! Your art definitely helps me connect back to my Slavic roots and reminds me of my childhood and summers in Poland 💛 I can’t wait to see what work you’ll conjure up next!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much dear Alicja!! ♥️ I’m so glad we can bond over the same Slavic experiences, and that my art reminds you of Poland 🥹 that’s the biggest compliment you can give me, it means I’m doing what I set myself to do right hehe! 😁

  • @KMONTES_ART
    @KMONTES_ART 2 месяца назад +1

    This was so helpful thanks for this video ❤

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      I’m very happy it helped! 🥰

  • @akaMonkeyBusiness
    @akaMonkeyBusiness 2 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful Keep it up!!! It is fresh and new.

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @sunny99179
    @sunny99179 2 месяца назад

    Honestly i think of: think if it will get bored is an way to turn it bored... so lets stop thinking about "boring" and enjoy what your present brings to you? I started learning these days what motivates me, senshou no ie, meaning enjoy every bit of an act, an thing you do, enjoy what you do and love to do it. I got inspired by your art and loved all you showed here,i feel cozy looking for it,i love your style 😮😊 also remember the wolfwalkers movie "forest" part
    Im here thanks to your art that cativated me ofcourse,i have so many ideas but i cant do a single one in just one day (i love to sculpt in 3D), so maybe oneday i can sculpt fast to bring many ideas for life, i really loved all tips you gave here,i will be back someday when i get to sell something😅
    Thank you

  • @Ninquenura
    @Ninquenura 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this video. It is really helpful. I needed to hear something like this. Beacause I felt lost in my art too. And your tips are very helpful. And also your Slavic illustrations are so beautiful. I love your style. And I am super happy that here in Czech republic we have such a wonderful artist.:)❤❤

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      I am so happy it was helpful, thank you for the lovely comment and for the compliments! 🥰 I hope I represent our country well hehe! 😄

  • @Lozzzliss
    @Lozzzliss 2 месяца назад

    I think this is one of the most informative niche videos I've found so far. Thank you for sharing your process and I love how your art captures the feeling of cosiness

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Ahh that’s a big compliment! Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @flaviacastro1431
    @flaviacastro1431 2 месяца назад +1

    Love to see you here! This is really good tips.
    Can you show us in your future video your favorite art materials? 😊

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! 🥰 I’ll add it in the future videos idea list! 😁

  • @agnieszkachudyba8229
    @agnieszkachudyba8229 2 месяца назад

    Hi! I love things like this. Best regards 😀

  • @julchapters
    @julchapters 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so so so much for this video!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      You’re very welcome! 🥰

  • @MyCozyAbode
    @MyCozyAbode 2 месяца назад

    Love from a clay charms maker❤ subscribed❤😊

  • @daniwilliamsillustration
    @daniwilliamsillustration 2 месяца назад

    Such an inspirational video. Thank you. And beautiful artwork. You make me want to get out my markers.

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words! ♥️ and yaay, go get out your markers and have fun! 😁

  • @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33
    @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 2 месяца назад

    Thank you. This was helpful as well as enjoyable

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      I’m very glad to hear that, thank you! ☺️

  • @adorabao.studio
    @adorabao.studio 2 месяца назад

    Great tips and points. I have been looking for artist niche video for a while. I've had a hard time figuring out what "problem" my art could solve, but you're right, it could be as simple as wanting good art on your walls or stickers in your planner.

  • @tasshieart
    @tasshieart 2 месяца назад

    Very helpful advices, thanks!

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      I am glad it was helpful! 🥰

  • @benedictebayard856
    @benedictebayard856 2 месяца назад

    Thank you ! This is helpful !

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      I’m very happy you find it helpful! 🥰

  • @CarlDoesArt
    @CarlDoesArt 2 месяца назад

    Finally!!! I have been waiting for a new video for a long time😭

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for waiting, I appreciate it! 😭♥️

  • @ca.momiles
    @ca.momiles 2 месяца назад

    hi lucie! thank you for this informative video 💕 also how did you find your style and good at anatomy of things?

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      You’re very welcome! ☺️ hmm, I used to be obsessed with the thought of having a distinct style, but I slowly stopped thinking about it as much because I don’t think it’s the most important thing! However, having a niche will help you with style as well! Otherwise, I would just ask myself what I love about other people’s art, what are my favorite art pieces and why, find links between the answers and try to implement what I found out in my work process. But make sure to take from many various artists, also outside of your primary media (you can be inspired by ceramics or abstract art if you’re an illustrator!). As far as learning anatomy goes, the biggest leap I noticed was when I stopped being afraid of drawing full body illustrations! 😄 I always found anatomy studies quite boring so I never stuck with them for a longer period of time, but when I decided to make pieces that included full body illustrations, I had to study the poses I wanted to draw, I took my own references to better understand them, I spent time perfecting them, and that helped a lot! I of course made many mistakes, but learned with every new piece. I hope this helps! ♥️

  • @jaroslavaart
    @jaroslavaart 2 месяца назад

    Я как-раз сейчас на таком-же распутии. Моя цель - улучшить навык рисования портретов, поскольку это что-то, что я люблю всем сердцем и душой. К тому же мой стиль довольно реалистичный. Я понимаю, что реалистичные портреты, наверное, не так популярны, как иллюстрация (не знаю, может быть), но мне очень хочется следовать зову сердца. Спасибо за это видео, я обязательно поразмышляю над вопросами из этого видео.

  • @thispapercloud
    @thispapercloud 2 месяца назад

    Very insightful! Curious though... what are your thoughts when certain niches start fading away? I have a friend who built her niche surrounding a specific video game, but the fandom has been slowly disappearing.

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +2

      Hmm, I personally wouldn’t build my niche around a certain fandom if I planned to sell my art because there are usually issues with copyright. If the fandom is disappearing, and your friend is maybe starting to losing interest in the game too, this is the perfect time to look into a niche again! A great place to start would be to look into what she liked about the videogame in the first place: was it a fantasy setting with lots of various supernatural beings? Was it story driven and had lots of interesting characters? Did it have a certain aesthetic? Would there be a way to continue making art around what was great about the game without specifically drawing characters and scenes from it, and finding people who would appreciate such art? ♥️

  • @wavyduckling862
    @wavyduckling862 2 месяца назад

    Lucie! Ive missed your videos ❤

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад

      Ahh thank you for sticking around and waiting for my next upload, I appreciate it!! ♥️

  • @mohanpoondii1988
    @mohanpoondii1988 2 месяца назад

    👌❤🎉🎉😊

  • @starlitmoth
    @starlitmoth 2 месяца назад +1

    I feel so cozy watching this. I'm honestly so glad you found your niche, because you made me love and appreciate our country and customs more. I think I was losing the whimsy and magical feeling in my life. Too detached and too in the modern world. And your art pulled me back to my childhood. It really feels like home, like you said. And now I can't imagine going back, I seek out these little pieces of history every day. 🤍🍄
    I finally realized my niche only recently, but it made so much sense to me, when I wrote it down. I have been kind of creating in that mindset for a while. 🤗

    • @lucieell
      @lucieell  2 месяца назад +1

      Ahh Kyle, this is the biggest complimemt and exactly the reason why I do what I do, thank you so much for sharing that!! 🥹 I am so happy my art could bring you back to your childhood! ♥️ and how amazing that you found your niche, I imagine it must have been a great feeling when it all clicked together! 😁

    • @starlitmoth
      @starlitmoth 2 месяца назад

      @@lucieell not just bring me back, it basically changed my outlook on the world and reminded me of my priorities in life. For that I'm very grateful 🥺🤍 And yea when it clicked it was like the mind expand meme 🤣🤣