It’s very reassuring to hear more artists discussing this topic and feeling similarly about wanting to focus on art instead of content creation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad it helped to provide some comfort 💖

Instagram is such a small part of business and product awareness, and some times it entraps us into feeling it’s everything and the only way that artists must be selling online. Once you give yourself the time to explore other options, and dive into more sustainable methods it can feel freeing. I’m exploring open gate filming a lot more - shoot once for KZread and then use these clips to create side pieces of content without extra filming or work. Videos/vlogs like this one show just how useful ‘just turning the camera on’ can be. They may not seem like much, but the story telling is your USP as it’s your story 💚💚💚

what you said about “fast social media” i feel exactly that way! i haven’t started posting yet i tried before but seeing how often others posted (and my busy irl wouldn’t allow me to keep up) so i just browsed insta instead, i was going to try again this year then some artist i follow are leaving others don’t know what to do, i’m not sure how i’d do reels or short form… youtube i am thinking of starting but it’ll prob just be videos like this where it shows work/ slice of life clips but it’ll be more over time where i won’t have to upload every day, i’ll have to figure out all what i want but recently like how you said just be able to throw something on while working on your own thing, that’s fun for me. hope things work out for you!

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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This is exactly it! I see people making reels every day or so & I just don’t have the time for that as a busy Mama trying to keep her business going as it is 😅 it’s very tiring & overwhelming isn’t it. Confusing knowing what to do. I hope you find some joy, peace & you time whilst listening to videos like this one, this would be the biggest compliment ever for people to feel this way 💖

Sounding like you suddenly just have to come up for air...hoping you're feeling a little better each day Ellis, very enjoyable watching your videos as you put lots into them. Funny too, seeing little clips like your phone stand, like me I like all of these quirky things & I'm 'alot' older, brighten your world!...😊😃

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Honestly my chest has been terrible & now it's hayfever season it's not much better 😂 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰💕

@amunford-gibbs929

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Oh heck these virus colds & all they tire you out, sometimes I think is it another test to see how well we combat all but, surely a break now & again...😷😊

I absolutly love the affinity software! I use it on the computer and the iPad the iPad is my favorite.

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Ahhh this is great to hear as I’ve just purchased Affinity! 😍

I think I'm one of the few people who enjoys instagram but I haven't been on the platform for a long time, only the past 3-4 years. However I totally agree with you about fast social media, I'm a youtube lover and I wish I was better at it, but falling into the trap of being a content creator instead of an artist really scares me. Great vlog Ellis, keep going 🤎

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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That's totally fair enough! It's such a shame that it works for some & not others, because I think even those of us who don't like it anymore once upon a time absolutely loved it & it felt like a great platform to be a part of. You seem to do great over there! 🙌🏻

Left Adobe years ago for Affinity, and they keep developing and improving. I know lots of other people have moved over to Affinity as well. It is less bloated and is currently not a subscription model. Plus the whole suite is in the sale at mo I think! It is so affordable it's worth getting it. X

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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I'm so glad you said this because I bought it the other day! I bought it just as I finished the video but I'll definitely share my thoughts in my next video 🥰 Thank you! 💕

I look forward to a lemon lemsip when I have a blocked nose 🥺

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Sacrilege! 😂 but no on a serious note it really helps doesn't it! 😭💕

Team lemon!

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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🍋🤢😂

I wanted to add (aside from my AI rant lol) that I love watching your videos ❤ I'm a new mother too, my son is a little over a year old now and we'll be having our second baby in October. I find your content very relatable, although I'm just barely starting to sell my art. I'm excited about it, but also worried about juggling both of the kids and still make time for art markets and even opening up my online shop soon is making me feel overwhelmed but excited at the same time 😅

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Oh my goodness congratulations on having another little one on the way! I think whether we have kiddies or not, we all find a way that works for us. Whether that rhythm looks like creating a little in the evenings once your babies are safely in bed or getting 5 minutes here & there, do what works for you & try not to compare your norm with someone else’s. That’s what’s really helped me! 💖

I hope you and lil' Bear are both feeling much better. x

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Thank you so much my friend! 💕

Needed to jump back in and say I've been struggling with colds and respiratory issues but am no longer allowed to take the standard cold and flu stuff. As such have been researching natural alternatives and I recommend getting some Elderberry supplements as they seem to be a ninja at fighting colds. I also bought something called Bee Prepared Max Strength which is full of natural goodness but due to containing bee propolis is vegetarian not vegan but it kicked the arse of the bad heavy cold I suddenly picked up last week and 2.5 days later I was already coming out the other side of it. Seems everyone is coming down with this at the moment just like the end of last year😢

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Oh no this really sucks for you! You're right everyone is sick at the minute & I feel like I've been on the sicky train since April 😅 but this sinus infection really wiped me out 🤧 I'm only just feeling like myself again! I'll bear the elderberry remedies in mind for next time 🥰

I agree with you about instagram. I have noticed that a lot of artist are talking about leaving the platform. It started off with just images, now people are being forced to make reels. It seems that artist have too many platforms to contend with. Wishing you better.❤

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Thank you lovely, I’m feeling much better now! 💖 yes it feels very overwhelming doesn’t it & a bit flappy knowing where to dedicate our time, which is what I’m aiming to work on! ☺️

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@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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😘💖

Affinity is good and it's half price at the moment at £33 and that's all you pay for life. No monthly cost Nd it's good software x

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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I’ve actually just bought this! 🥰💖

@Paperinparadise

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@@EllisWoolleyIllustration I have the whole suite of Affinity I love it so much and the price is wonderful, I rather one time price versus monthly

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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This is what I have bought too! So great to hear awesome things about it from you all 🥰

AI is extremely frustrating but.. Part of me has just stopped caring. Not in terms of what it is and what it's doing, but in the sense that as an artist my work is being put out there regardless of whether it's me, a copycat, or AI. I'm not gunna waste what little time I have worrying about how to protect my art.. There's always a loop hole. Even if it's another person copying my art, all they have to do is change a few minor things and legally it becomes a waste of time & money to fight the copyright claims because they'll get away with it if they can "prove" it's "different enough". And if it's a foreign country stealing my work then forget it, nothing can stop it at point. The legalities go out the window because it becomes "too hard" to prove or disprove anything & would cost millions to fight. It's more annoying to me seeing the stupid little AI stars on everything I use. Google, IG, FB, Photoshop, literally everything.. I wish there was a way to disable it. The fact it's being forced on me is only forcing me to hate it more and more and want to not even have technology in my home. It's more frustrating on the personal side of social media. I can't share photos of my children with my close friends and family anymore because even having privacy settings on, AI has been given permission by Meta to use any photo I post. All photos of my son have been removed and all of my family who live far away don't get to see him unless they reach out to get my personal number. It's angering really. The whole point of social media has been ruined, and I only made my social media to keep in touch with friends and family. At this point part of me wants to delete all of my socials again and keep purely business accounts until the AI overtakes completely and then I'll switch to in person business only. I want nothing to do with AI and there should be an option to disable it.

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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Literally agree with all of this! Another reason I’m glad I don’t put my sons face online. It’s a terrifying time but also one that can’t be avoided so it feels very strange knowing how to navigate it 😐 I think the more artists talk about it & show their love for creating & supporting real art by real people, we’ll somehow keep ourselves going 💖

Its kind of like Thera-flu here in the states. Its DISGUSTING.. My hubby is from Sheffield and me being a country bumpkin from America def makes the Lem-sip/Thera-flu funny when he forgets hes in AMERICA. lol.. Hope you get well soon!💜.. love the video vibes💜

@EllisWoolleyIllustration

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I LOVE the Sheffield accent, you lucky thing! Hearing our comical differences across the pond always makes me chuckle, like eggplant & aubergine 🍆 😂

@kimhaddon1270

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@@EllisWoolleyIllustration Also the word capillaries... we say CAP A LARRY over here... lol