Week 1 of Monetizing My Art Channel

This concludes week 1. It was mostly a research week, and I look forward to putting all the info I've learned into practice in Week 2!
Please tell me about any older women creators on KZread you find inspiring! We all need to find each other!

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  • @jerrylaney1700
    @jerrylaney1700Ай бұрын

    The algorithm recommended this video!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Oh wow! That is so incredibly cool!! Thank you for telling me, and thanks so much for stopping/clicking by! :)

  • @crysodenkirkart
    @crysodenkirkartАй бұрын

    High five for Team "Women Artists Over 40 On KZread!" I wish you every success in getting monetized!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Woo Hoo! Heck yes! You too! Beautiful channel, Crys! Your "Tree in Spring" is a knockout!

  • @knorman717
    @knorman717Ай бұрын

    “Make awesome videos while being myself.” YES! Me too, and this was very encouraging!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, this makes me very happy to hear! We WILL figure this out!!

  • @MeditationwithHolly
    @MeditationwithHollyАй бұрын

    I briefly worked at car toys for six months when I released my first video. My boss told me to be realistic and that I shouldn't waste my time putting meditations on KZread because I wouldn't make any money. Well he didn't deter me. I haven't created a video in years and it's still paying my utilities + small expenses. It took a little time to get to 1000 subscribers because this channel wasn't even created to be my main focus/job. It's just something on the side that I was passionate about sharing. The growth was exponential after each subscriber level of ten people, 100, 1,000 and so fourth. I don't think I'll get to 10,000 now unless I make more content. If I had worked diligently on my channel, especially when I had momentum, I could have started making serious money. You're clearly hard working and have great content (the algorithm is recommending you hehe) so you'll grow quickly. Keep creating! New subscriber here. I can't wait to see what you produce. ✨

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Holly, I love this so much. Thank you for this encouragement! I've recently been told to be realistic as well, and I am not deterred, either! And side note, I went over to listen to one of your meditations, and I loved it so much! Your voice is beautiful, too. I can see why your channel is still successful even years later. Have you heard of Allie Boothroyd (here on KZread)? She has Yoga Nidra guided meditations and I find them so restorative.

  • @MeditationwithHolly

    @MeditationwithHolly

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart aw, thank you so much. I'll check her out I haven't seen her channel. 😊

  • @SpiritualSherryLynn

    @SpiritualSherryLynn

    Ай бұрын

    I meditate and will check out your channel. Appreciate getting inspiration for my new channel too! Thank you!! ❤

  • @MeditationwithHolly

    @MeditationwithHolly

    Ай бұрын

    @@SpiritualSherryLynn A new channel! How exciting!! Enjoy creating. ☺️

  • @medinadomesticartsstudio
    @medinadomesticartsstudioАй бұрын

    Hey I was really glad to watch your video! I have had my KZread channel for about 2 years now and have (as of today) 1080 subscribers and approximately 2200 hours of watch time. I primarily teach fabric painting and do quilt shows and use KZread primarily for teaching and educating my subcribers/students. KZread has been quite a challenge to master; and I totally suck at videography but I learn something new every time I do a new video and try to make each one a little better than the last... and by the way, I am 68 years old and think you are NEVER too old to learn! I look forward to your insights and stories as you take this KZread journey! Good luck!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I love your beautiful work!!

  • @teresasternarts

    @teresasternarts

    26 күн бұрын

    OK you are inspiring me too!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    26 күн бұрын

    Yay! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @ArtWithRachelJ
    @ArtWithRachelJАй бұрын

    I was also recommended this video! I just posted my first youtube video today! I am only 24, but I still resonated with everything you said. I feel like I have so much to learn about painting still, but I would love to document my journey. I am still trying to figure everything out, but I guess that is just life! Good luck on week 3!

  • @SpiritualSherryLynn

    @SpiritualSherryLynn

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Rachel, at any age, it’s wonderful to share and support each other on our journey! Wishing much success. May you enjoy every step of the way! 🥰

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Subscribed! You ROCKED that video, Rachel. I was blown away that this was your first one, it looked so professional! From the different camera angles and editing, to the sound quality of your voice talking (which was very soothing btw), and you even put music in on the first go! Way to go!

  • @ArtWithRachelJ

    @ArtWithRachelJ

    Ай бұрын

    @@SpiritualSherryLynn Thank you!! ❤

  • @PapierundPigmente
    @PapierundPigmenteАй бұрын

    You‘re absolutely right! I‘m 46 and started my art KZread channel a few weeks ago. Loving it so far… still have a long way to go to be monetized ☀️

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Wonderful!! I wish you the best on this adventure!!❤️❤️❤️ You've got this!!!💪🏼

  • @SpiritualSherryLynn
    @SpiritualSherryLynnАй бұрын

    KZread recommended you to me. I’m glad! Just subscribed and looking forward to your next installment. Yes, as women of a certain age, we have much wisdom to share and we definitely have much to offer! Creating my new KZread channel too. I do Intuitive Readings and Energy Healing. Thanks for inspiring us!! You go girl!! 🥰🙌🤩💕

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hey Sherry, thank you so much!! Looking forward to journeying with you and your wise self!

  • @Lauras-tinyview
    @Lauras-tinyviewАй бұрын

    KZread recommended you. Nice video. I will have to check out some more of your videos. I’m a woman in my 60’s and I started my channel last December. I have noticed that myself,that there aren’t too many older women making videos.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Laura, I just watched your seasonal twist on making miniature baskets and was completely captivated! I love how clearly you explained and showed the process. Looking forward to enjoying more of these, and also sharing them with my friend who is passionate about making small scale work! So glad to hear you found me "organically." Thank you for commenting!

  • @Lauras-tinyview

    @Lauras-tinyview

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart Thank you! I’m so glad I commented and we were able to find each other. I even found someone else in your comment section who has some interesting videos.

  • @beautifullifesageg.3951

    @beautifullifesageg.3951

    Ай бұрын

    We are slowly creeping in to this arena! Pretty soon…the millennials and GenZ won’t know what hit them! 😂

  • @Lauras-tinyview

    @Lauras-tinyview

    Ай бұрын

    @@beautifullifesageg.3951 I love that!! 😂😂

  • @wesellitandmore
    @wesellitandmoreАй бұрын

    Wow, that's awesome. I look forward to that day. I can start that process ha great work!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! I like what you are doing -- good business idea using your channel to supplement your ebay account 👊🏼

  • @dianaonaquest5135
    @dianaonaquest5135Ай бұрын

    I found this really inspiring! I've decided to start next week (school will be over, and one of my workplaces as a psychologist is school, so I will have more time in summer). You look fabulous, smart and relatable, it's so great seeing women our age (I'm 45) breaking through on internet. The video quality seems great, and the audio is great. I will subscribe and look around your channel, and I'm very interested in what equipment you're using. Oh, I feel immediate connection with you, Anne, and I'm looking forward to getting inspired by your youtube growth! I'm very intrigued by the art I see in the background.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Diana! Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I instantly subscribed to your channel and loved your description. Can't wait to see your videos this summer! I will definitely share my equipment info in the weeks to come, I have some solid recommendations already for some key items. Right now as you are getting rolling, and based on interests listed in your description I would recommend the Canvas Lamp (expensive but in my opinion worth it after trying other bummer similar items). It has a super solid (heavy, sturdy) base, a ring light, and an iphone holder that is very flexible for moving around, all in one contraption. Can modify light to be cool, warm, or neutral, can adjust to bright or dim. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

  • @Erin____
    @Erin____Ай бұрын

    The algorithm recommended this to me, too! Just subscribed. I have been wanting to start a channel with my art content as well. I’ve been afraid to put myself out there. You are inspiring me! Thank you!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hey Erin, you are so welcome! Not gonna lie, it is awkward as heck at first, but it's already getting easier to talk to the camera. I hope you'll tell me when you post your first video...I want to see and cheer you on! :)

  • @UrbanFaerieCottage
    @UrbanFaerieCottageАй бұрын

    You are just a couple of steps ahead of me! Thanks for the motivation!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Tammara! Your fairy garden automata is so magical! How in the world did you even do that????

  • @UrbanFaerieCottage

    @UrbanFaerieCottage

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart oh thank you!!! It was definitely trial and error and a LOT of KZread videos!

  • @lifeslices2228
    @lifeslices2228Ай бұрын

    Excellent video. This is very inspiring AND has practical advice to get started. Thank you for sharing.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for saying so! It's a long road and there are SO MANY bits to keep track of. I've started a list!

  • @myuglypaintings6575
    @myuglypaintings6575Ай бұрын

    I’m right behind you! I just decided last week to get my channel going. Thanks for sharing.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Judy, I'm so glad you are doing it! I LOVED hearing about your journey to abstract painting. Also, it's really nice listening to you talk, you have such an engaging way about you.

  • @jillonkeysmusic
    @jillonkeysmusicАй бұрын

    Great Job! Anne Livingston 🙂Keep up the good work; I enjoyed your video

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Jill! Wow, I love your music!

  • @jillonkeysmusic

    @jillonkeysmusic

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart Awww 🥰 Thank you! so much Anne; looking forward to your authentic channel growth. I’ll be there to support.

  • @Xzy818
    @Xzy818Ай бұрын

    The algorithm recommended this video to me- so it’s working- ❤

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, hooray! Thank you so much for watching! :)

  • @titusmotherhood
    @titusmotherhoodАй бұрын

    I’m a new KZreadr too and I’m excited to see your new video! You must have started at almost the same time as me- about a week ago.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, hooray! Way to go! Looking forward to cheering each other on!!!!

  • @swordmastery
    @swordmasteryАй бұрын

    Best of luck to you. My channel is a collaboration of two of us, and we have just now reached the thresholds for monetization. A few suggestions for you that worked for us: LEARN. Research what works for other people. Find good resources. Experiment. I know it feels like a LONG road at the beginning. As they say, overnight success doesn't happen overnight! It took us just over three years of posting every week before we got much attention, BUT that attention only came after we started really paying attention and learning how this all works, and once we did THAT, it came pretty fast. Just posting a video every week, without having a clue how to run a channel, wasn't getting very far very fast at all. For your search: I'm female, in my 60s, working with a male business partner. It's his face in the videos, for the most part, so you'd only know I'm there if you read the info on our channel page. I like the idea of connecting older women creators.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Linda, thank you so much for this useful information. Your channel is so impressive! I just watched a couple of your videos and appreciate the depth and intelligence with which the information is presented. Your audience is so lucky to have you as a resource.

  • @BountifulCrochetCreations
    @BountifulCrochetCreationsАй бұрын

    Amazing information! I’d love to join you on your journey 😊 Thanks for sharing

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    I am so glad we are on this journey together!! You are a real inspiration to me and really moved me with your recent video. Thank you very, very much.

  • @KristaIreneArt
    @KristaIreneArtАй бұрын

    Welcome to the journey! On my way to 1000 as well. :)

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Krista! Love your channel. I like how you narrate your thoughts and do the edited/real-time working process. Following!

  • @KristaIreneArt

    @KristaIreneArt

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart thank you! Following you as well.

  • @fugitivefacts
    @fugitivefactsАй бұрын

    Hi there, my videos are a little "sucky" but thanks to you and other mature folk I have been inspired. Oh yes, the algorithm recommended this video for me also.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    This is wonderful news! Thank you so much for watching.♥️

  • @TheVirtualBeautyBar
    @TheVirtualBeautyBarАй бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Thank YOU for watching!

  • @retireearlywithme
    @retireearlywithmeАй бұрын

    I started my channel almost 3 months ago at the age of 53. It started off well and got 450 subscribers and lots of views pretty quickly. The last month or so has been pretty horrible for views and subscribers. Going to continue for a while and see how it goes. I subscribed to your channel to follow your progress 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Lauras-tinyview

    @Lauras-tinyview

    Ай бұрын

    I have noticed that with my channel too. A big slow down last couple months. It could be a seasonal thing.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    This is really interesting! And yeah, maybe a seasonal thing? People inside in the winter watching the Tube, and then heading out in the warmer months. Looking forward to seeing how we all progress, and it sounds like it will be useful to track progress in different seasons!

  • @maryghostwriting
    @maryghostwritingАй бұрын

    I love your laugh about authenticity! lol

  • @maryghostwriting

    @maryghostwriting

    Ай бұрын

    Ooo! And I’ll be joining you soon. Will let you know. Haha

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Hahahahaha "authenticity is trending" hahahahahaha😂

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Please do let me know!!

  • @maryghostwriting

    @maryghostwriting

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart I did it - my video is up! Eeeee! lol

  • @teresasternarts
    @teresasternarts26 күн бұрын

    So great Anne! I was just thinking this week about social media - am I too old? Was it stupid to start full time as an artist at 52? Am I too late? So it is so inspiring to see you jumping in! I'm in!

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    26 күн бұрын

    YES! I want to watch your videos about art and about eco-friendly /sustainable choices as an artist!!

  • @MrBaskins2010
    @MrBaskins2010Ай бұрын

    i use howdy as a greeting too. new sub, here to stay :)

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Heck yeah! Thank you so much, nice to meet you! :)

  • @ShadyNasties
    @ShadyNastiesАй бұрын

    Bears!

  • @cordialgreetingsart
    @cordialgreetingsartАй бұрын

    Interesting stat about women over 40. I have art KZread channel (I am 49) but I haven’t been consistent with it. I have had it for 6 years I believe & have only 62 followers. I for some reason fear/lack confidence showing up on video. I diversify my artist income. I feel art channels only get attraction if you only talk about the business side of art. Vlog style or showing your work people don’t want to see that as much.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    I would love to hear more about how you diversify your income! I am developing my plan for that. And yes, I agree that talking about the business side of art is very popular. The art situation on this platform is definitely a sort of the practical, educational corner of the internet (except for the super entertaining or soothing bits). Have you heard about the new app Cara? It is a new platform by artists for artists, being developed by volunteers in a group based in San Francisco/Bay area. It's like how IG was many moons ago. No vids, just artists showing each other art right now. Probably other parts of the art community will follow suit, such as gallerists. I'm very curious to see how it develops. There are still bits of glitchiness as they work out the kinks. But very promising!

  • @marliodasilva
    @marliodasilvaАй бұрын

    Glad that I got I on the recommendation. But how do you monetize with 63 subscribers?

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, I'm glad you asked. I should explain in the next video...this is my JOURNEY to getting monetized from the beginning with this small channel. Thanks for visiting!

  • @ArtBookNook
    @ArtBookNookАй бұрын

    You Tube suggested this video to me. I started my channel just over a week ago after being inspired by Jen from @SilverandSolo. I am in my 7th decade and need to create a small passive income to supplement my state pension, which is not enough to live on. The learning curve for video creation has been steep. And yes, my one and only video which I posted last week sucks, big time! I hate the sound of my own voice... KZread likes consistency apparently, so I am aiming for one video a week. I have liked your video and subscribed to your channel. I wish you all the very best and every success and look forward to following your journey.

  • @annelivingstonart

    @annelivingstonart

    Ай бұрын

    I just watched both of your videos and THOROUGHLY enjoyed them both! And liked, subscribed, and bought both books you recommended. Yours will be a dangerous channel to watch for this book lover/collectir! 😃In the best way.

  • @ArtBookNook

    @ArtBookNook

    Ай бұрын

    @@annelivingstonart Thank you so much for your kind comments Anne. I really appreciate the likes and subscription. You won't regret buying those books. They are wonderful and two of my favourites. I look forward to watching your channel grow...