Which runner are you: 1, 2 or 3? Let me know!

@richardbaker112

3 жыл бұрын

Number 3

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardbaker112 Fair!

@richardbaker112

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a mess Ness.😢

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardbaker112 Not entering the race is a valid choice! You can learn and improve at your own pace, and decide to enter whenever YOU are ready :)

@richardbaker112

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ness. You are smart and vary beautiful.

Thank you for this masterclass. It's so generous of you. As an artist from an Asian family, not everyone was happy that I'm an artist. They'd rather me get a job in medicine or something. Good thing my parents were different.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Heidi! It can be tough indeed to tell family that we're going into the arts.. But there are so many possibilities and opportunities! I think we have to show them what is possible. My mom finally calmed down more once she saw my research and especially, the fact that I had made though-out plans :)

So wonderful, Ness :) That picture of the man on the couch saying there are no jobs in art made me laugh!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm glad you liked it hun!

Thank you for this very generous masterclass. You're so awesome and I hope your business will continue to grow!!! ❤💕😊

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bea, you're so kind!! I'm really glad you liked this class 💕

Thank you so much for explaining this so beautifully & systematically.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found the class helpful!

thank you so much for this, Ness!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by Taccia, I'm glad you enjoyed the masterclass!

Thank you so much Ness! You are amazing :)

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

best video ever!!! So glad I stumbled upon ur channel!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Queen of metaphors 🙌 really speaking to our visual minds 😍 love your videos, they're so clear and practical!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That's so kind Ruby, thank you!! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos and metaphors! 😂

Your channel is gold! Thankss so much for putting this up for free!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Thank you for these brilliant tips 😊

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

finally had time to watch this!! i was already sold on the course but now I am even more excited ;) can't wait for August!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

So excited to have you!!!

Ness you are incredible! So impressed

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind, Peter! I'm really glad to hear that you found the masterclass helpful! ❤

i'm definately winging it!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

We all do at some point haha!

I saw the commercials for Fiverrr a while back and created a profile with fair pricing packages. I then realized that I am a US resident and would possibly succeed if I undercharged like like those in other countries. That was the end of that.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Fiverr is a lot of hard work for peanuts..

THANK YOU!😭😍🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Amna!

So glad I'm in the course!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

We're lucky to have you, Jacquie!

I feel like I should be paying you for this video 😭 Thank you for all the information It was really helpful

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Awww I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤ Thanks for stopping by!

thank you for this resource. So nice of you to share your wisdom. I wonder if state and federal agencies like fish and game departments need artists?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

They might occasionally!

Hey Ness, thank you for all your knowledge! I hope I could afford your course! It's not expensive or anything but I live in Argentina and even 2 usd is too expensive for us. I'm gonna keep watching all your yt content tho! great work

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sofia dear!

Can you give some advice about work/life balance please. How to avoid burnout.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

5 ай бұрын

Never work at your 110%, and certainly not for long periods of time. Create a work schedule and process that allows for wiggle room, plenty of rest, and is sustainable in the long run. I have a course that explains in more detail how to deal with issues like burnout, art block and lack of motivation: www.artbusinesswithness.com/thehealthyartist

@akaMonkeyBusiness

5 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much - You have really helped me a lot. Thank you for replying.

Wow. WOW. The plethora of good advice here, thank you!! I can only imagine what's in the course. Are you opening new spots soon?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

The course is re-opening November 5th! :) If you'd like to be notified and get a $20 off coupon, you can join the waiting list here: www.artbusinesswithness.com/level1

@FutileGrief

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Great, thank you! :)

Very informative! thank you so much. So if you have an agent, you still can get other projects yourself? I thought you can't

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the agent, and this is a red flag to look out for! Imagine if they don't find you any work, and you're not allowed to look for yourself. You're stuck not pursuing your career until your contract lapses. Nightmare scenario!

I'm number 5 creative but still stuck àppreciate u

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed the class!

;A; WaAH pls don’t delete this, I wanna watch this at Christmas break…college has been taking my soul

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, it's staying up on my channel :)

I am just starting with this playlist. I want to know how to create clip art & children's books?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

In that case I also have a children's book playlist that may be helpful! It has tips on the art process like thumbnailing, formatting, etc as well as business tips! kzread.info/head/PLcDSaDyKmuWl7MyJqe4MZObENZIk81gPX

I've been binge watching your channel & appreciate you taking time to do this. It's inspiring & all..just wondering if illustrators are required to draw DIRECTLY from imagination. I guess that's where I hit a wall. I can draw a lot from imagination, but characters, animals, people, finger placement just out of my imagination is hard. However I can see multiple characters & combine my own character..so as not to "copy". I have shied away from my dream as a full time artist out of assumption I can't do this 😔 another thing I'm doing wrong is posting random art styles. I can draw or paint just about anything, self taught..but as I said usually need reference.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Using reference is normal and part of a regular professional art practice :) Can't draw something if you don't know what it looks like! That's nothing to be ashamed of. I regularly find myself googling things like screwdriver, nose or bird while working on client work. The key is to reference real life (such as photos) and stylize it in your style. We should not however reference other artists' work, as this is already stylized and copyrighted. We must also make sure any reference photos are copyright free or (or taken ourselves) if we plan to copy the exact angle. I often reference photos from Google without really checking the copyright because I take multiple photos to understand the object/animal and draw it in a new angle and position.

@MelisJoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess thanks so much for this 💙 definitely gave me hope & inspiration to go for this & stop being so self sabotaging. All of your content is gold btw. If you dnt have patreon, highly suggest you do that & maybe but some of the masterclass on YT & other tips on paid stuff. You deserve it. I know I personally would definitely try to contribute to your hard work

I checked out all the list here jdjsjs

I want to become a professional fashion illustrator.i am a runner 2 😅.what I am confuse about is how can I find fashion illustration companies or agencies?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Research research research! Google is a great place to start. I go over many more ways to find companies in my level 2 course: www.artbusinesswithness.com/level2

Love your channel. Do you contact the publishers or the authors?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Publishers!

Number 3. I created an illustration idea today and created thumbnails. And I began today because of your videos Ness. I've drawn before but I never made more than sketches. Still haven't but I want to pursue this idea. I would love to get your input if I can email you the thumbnail

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see it! You can send it to me at info@artbusinesswithness.com :)

@cinder3

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess thank you for your future feedback, I'm sending it now.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

@@cinder3 I just saw it!! Lovely 🥰

@cinder3

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess what can I do to improve it and make it flow?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

@@cinder3 I'm not sure because just from these concept sketches I couldn't understand the story. The turtle threw me!

Hello. Is the portfolio course suitable also if I want to focus more on big kid books (chapter books, MG, non-fiction)?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

5 ай бұрын

Hi dear! Yes, this portfolio course is not market specific. It helps you pick a market, then helps you put together a solid portfolio for whichever market you picked - whether that's editorial, picture books, scientific illustration, middle-grade publishing, or something else :) I give different examples from different markets to help everyone apply it to their own situation, and I've had several students in the past who have chosen to specialize in middle-grade publishing. It's a neat market, with deeper / more grown up themes.

@evka8D

5 ай бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thank you so much for your reply and encouragement Ness :) I am just wondering is the portfolio feedback also part of this course because I couldn't find it anywhere if it's currently included

@ArtBusinesswithNess

5 ай бұрын

@@evka8D I should clarify that on the course page! I do free portfolio reviews for all my Bootcamp students, whether they're in level 1, 2 or 3. A portfolio is the foundation of an art business after all, it's so important! Some students just like to send me their website link for a double-check; others like me to be more involved and want me to review their portfolio plan, critique all their sketches, etc. I'm happy as little or as much involved depending on what each student is comfortable with :)

@evka8D

5 ай бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thank you for clarification :) I saw it mentioned on your picture book prompts course page but I didn't find anything on the actual course page so I was a bit confused 😅And to be honest that sounds like a lot of work from your side,, it's admirable. I'm not in my portfolio stage yet as I'd like to dedicate a couple of months just to polishing my art skills and finding inspiration but I can't wait to work with you hopefully pretty soon 😊

@ArtBusinesswithNess

5 ай бұрын

@@evka8D That sounds fun, I wish you the best in your art journey!

What a great lesson… I’m #3

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That's great, way to go Warren!

I just need to learn how to sketch/draw good first 😄

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Keep at it, you can do it!

Hi Ness! First of all, thanks for this massterclass. Got a question, does the agent you montly or only when the jobs done (the 30% you talk about)?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

The percentage gets taken off of the pay you receive for the job, so if they don't find you work they don't get paid :) The money should always flow from the agent to the artist, never the other way around.

@VickyMatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thank you!

just noticed a misspelled word "covers" in your step 4 12 portfolio plan in your sign up pages. not trying to be critical but I thought you might want to know and correct that mistake.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks!

Thank you soooo much for all the useful information. I would say that I am feeling like cat number 6.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this class, hun!

I'm 4 and 5

I can draw but copy someone else painting or drawing, I have no courage yet to start my own drawing. I want to start it, but how to figure it out my own style of illustration?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about style right now, just practice and refine your skills. Get comfortable drawing your own artwork and expressing yourself. Skills and experimentation first, then you can pick a style :) Experimenting is important because you can't decide how you like to draw best if you haven't tried several ways first.

@mithamithun

2 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu for the advice ❤️

Do you know if an animator can get an agent?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

5 ай бұрын

If you do freelance animation, yes. Agents do not find studio jobs for their artists though.

@akaMonkeyBusiness

5 ай бұрын

Freelance definitely - short adverts and so forth - Could you maybe do a video about this?@@ArtBusinesswithNess

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@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

High five!

🌟🌟👍

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by!

do you ever draw on paper before you illustrate?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

I do exploratory sketches in my sketchbook, as part of my brainstorming process :) However when I'm ready to do a sketch of the final illustration, I draw it in Photoshop with my sketchbook open as a reference.

I’m the one winging it 😂😂😂

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

We ALL start out that way haha.. I think you're doing REALLY well hun!

I'm no. 2 😂

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Most of us are :) You're giving it your all and with a bit more information, you have so much potential to succeed!

I'm cat #5 lol

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

He's such a cutie!!

5 😂😂😂😂

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I love that little kitten so so much!!

3,000 dollars a month is not that much for freelance when you are also factoring being payed for the licensing of clients using your work.... 3,000 a month is not even at middle class in the US.

@tazberryred1999

Жыл бұрын

was that just an example

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

@@tazberryred1999 Yes hun that number will change immensely depending on where you live (even from state to state it will change drastically) and if you have a car, if you have children, etc. You replace that with however much you want to make. In my course, I actually make people do 2 budgets: the first to find out their surviving income, and the second to find out their thriving income :)

Your channel is a treasure Thank you 🤍

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That is so very kind, thank you!!

Okay here is my case: I have been an internationally successful illustrator from 2011-2020. I have been living on it well and I thought i will never lose it as my income. I was wrong. Upon Pandemic I lost my biggest client I was working with for 7 years. I thought "this is temporary, I will rebuild myself again; I will work double as hard" This always worked, yet not this time. It`s July 2022 and i have not managed to draw in a new client yet. Meanwhile I have developed my skills, I`m a better artist than before, I can do animation, Video, repeat pattern and book editing now additionally. I have created and self published books on Amazon. Yet NOTHING works. On social Media I am invisible. I started thinking "I am just not good enough" , "people don`t like my style" etc...I doubted myself and it depressed me and made me hopeless, because seriously, this is what I know to do best and I love my work. And objectively my concerns are wrong, because I have been successful before. I have published 2 books, I won a design prize for my Calendar, I had 12 magazine covers; I made stamps for the national post....So it cannot be that suddenly I am worthless trash (I feel like it sometimes) and everyone is so much better than me. I have no explanation for how I can be where I am now. I m making a bit of money on platforms like Patternbank, Society6, Iamfy!, etc but its not even half ways to making a living. And clients I have not attracted yet. But to be honest I´m not trying properly, because I am easily discouraged and afraid of let downs. P.S. Upwork and Fivrr SUCK big time.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles! The world of illustration is constantly changing and we have to adapt our strategies regularly. You ARE good enough! You just gotta revise your strategies :) You haven't mentioned what kind of marketing efforts you do, but nowadays too have a sustainable illustration career it's very important to be able to find clients yourself instead of having to rely on people finding you through various social media and sites. Do you reach out to art directors with emails regularly? Do you have a network of potential clients that you regularly update through a newsletter to remind them you exist? If not, those are great places to start! Take your career into your own hands :) If you'd like some help with those kinds of strategies, my Level 2 bootcamp may help you: www.artbusinesswithness.com/level2