i wish i knew this before starting my career as an independent artist
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If you set a goal to start or grow your art business in 2023, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s video, I’m sharing the top 5 things I WISH I knew before starting my art business. We’ll also be painting some cozy little gouache plants in my sketchbook. 😊
0:00 Intro
0:33 You can't do all the things
1:54 Not everyone will LOVE or BUY your artwork
3:54 Running a business costs A LOT more than you think
6:41 There are more income stream options than you think
8:13 It's a lot of work... but it's also very rewarding
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Thanks for sharing. As someone trying to start an art business, these tips were super helpful. Also those gouache plants are so cute!! I want to try something like that in my sketchbook now. 😊
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! I'm so glad you found my tips helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'd love to help any way I can. 💛 These little plants were definitely fun to paint. If you do give some a try, I'd recommend painting a few polka dot begonias!! So much fun.
@painterlyella
Жыл бұрын
@@allisonaletha I’ll keep that in mind!
I love the little voice 😂😂😂 thank you for sharing with us your journey
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Bahaha thank you!! And thank you for coming along for the journey 💛
Beautiful plants! I like the variety of pots + plants. ❤❤❤ It actually reminds me of a sticker sheet. I really have no interest in an art business but watched this to see you paint the plants (plus I was curious about "how in the world do artists turn a picture they made into a sticker" - which you answered. Because I know lots of people sell stuff like stickers of their art on etsy, etc. 🌿🍀🌱🦎🐝🐝🌱🍀🌿
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much!! 💛
love me some gouach-ey plant dudes
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Me too!! I'm not super interested in painting flowers, but I LOVE painting greenery 💛
You pack so much information into one video. Whenever I research a subject, I'll often watch several videos on the same thing. No one can cover every little detail, so I find lots of of extra info that way. That's why I'm so impressed with yours. You're also smart, entertaining and funny. :)
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and got a lil' something out of it. 💛 Thank you for watching!!
Yey!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I really enjoyed watching you paint while going through the aspects of your experience as a small business owner! Very useful and interesting indeed! Thanks again! ^^
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so, so much for watching!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 💛
Always love to watch you paint, so relaxing 😍 Thank you for the tips and I'm sorry to hear about your unsold prints, I know the feeling unfortunately 😅 I keep checking your store to check if you started shipping internationally but I absolutely understand how expensive it can get 💔
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 💛 I'm hoping to be able to offer international shipping at some point this year. Still trying to figure out the whole international Tax ID thing. 😅
Hey, I found your channel a few days ago and I'm absolutely blown away by your steady hangs and cool style (in art and in speaking). I have a question, because I love your details brush: what brand is it and where can I buy some?? Keep going, I love your videos!!!
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! That means so much to me. 💛 I used a mixture of brush brands in this one. The little silver brush is a Princeton mixed media brush, and the white handled brushes are from Etchr. 😊
@andreaechtler9109
Жыл бұрын
@@allisonaletha thanks so much for answering, I know it must be a lot of work! 🙂 By now I have completely fallen in love with your videos! If at any point in my life I will be able to do art like yours, I will be very happy.
Simple beautiful and nice😍😍
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 💛
This is so relaxing! I want to watch this while it's raining in the fall
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you!! I'm so glad it was cozy for you 💛
I'm so proud of how great of a job you've done running this business!! You haven't let life get you down and have continued setting goals and striving to reach them. The mystery bags sound neat--whose idea was that??!! Bahahahaha!!! 😂 I love you, Baby Girl! 💕
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! All cred goes to you for that idea 💛
@shelleynoyd3494
Жыл бұрын
@@allisonaletha Awwww, shucks! 😏
Hi Allison. This video has been very helpful. I am really inspired by your story and how you kept going on the pathway to get what you desire. Keep making such videos. God bless you.❤️❤️❤️
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Hi Shajil! Thank you so much for watching. 💛 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing, I am so mesmerized by your painting process, it's so inspiring! ☺️
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💛
This is hitting home on so many levels! Thanks for sharing! It’s very encouraging!💟
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰
Very good ideas and advice. Love watching you paint!
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 💛
Thanks for sharing your insight and thoughts with us ☺️
@allisonaletha
Жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💛
*Promo sm* 🙋