Join Canadian painter Tim Packer as he discusses what it takes to become a successful artist. From creating art, to finding your own unique artistic voice, to the business of being an artist, Tim's videos will reveal everything he has learned during a lifetime in art. If you have ever though about pursuing a career in art then these videos are must see.
In high school I couldn't do or touch enough art of any kind, oils, acrylics, crafts, stained glass, chalk/charcoal, it didn't matter. 40 years later I still have that yearning to create but never got to pursue my passion (or I should say never had the courage or mind set) so I've done so many other things and worked my way AROUND the target. Now I'm close to retirement and art is in my mind every day. One thing I've noticed is there are tons of crafty people and although I love doing that too, it's doesn't challenge me to be better, crafting just gives me more ideas. I still want to be a real artist with my own style and gifts. Great videos!
@@saulbeiza7303 once you have mastered the skills and concepts … you need to spend time in process mode pushing our creativity to develop your own unique voice. Once you can create great work with a unique voice… making a living is easy. How to do that is what I teach in my Unstoppable Artist Program. Here is a link to learn more and get my bundle of courses at an incredible discount👍 www.timpackerartacademy.com/unstoppable-artist-youtube
I'm wondering if any abstract artists are achieving this success. Everyone you feature seems to paint quite representationally, still life or landscape. What if someone doesn't want to paint that way. Do they have a chance for success?
@@lyndagoldman3251 there are many abstract artist who are quite successful, but …and this is a big but. The most successful abstract artists have also mastered all of the traditional skills, techniques and concepts. They paint abstractly because they choose to. Many unsuccessful abstract artists paint abstracts because they lack the skill and knowledge to do anything else… and they don’t want to invest the time and effort to gain the skill and knowledge. … and yes one of my students Amy Adams won an honourable mention in the Artist Magazines annual open competition with an abstract painting.
I like the SPICE concept. “Entwine” could have another level and that is entwining the viewer with the work and you by asking them what they are feeling or what story they tell, affirming those responses and imprinting them in the viewer’s mind. Once they purchase the work the two of you are forever entwined.
I must say this sounds unattainable where I live in Slovenia with 2mio people. We only have a fistful of galleries, we only have crafts shows and fairs, so this can't work here... Also, there is only the first kind of village appreciated by these galleries... Happy for you though....
I don't want to make excuses, but I have moved in my life more the 20 times. I am settled finally in my 50's.... There's gotta be some other way then to move.. But here people rarely buy art, so it's not really any oportunities, if there are - are for paintings for 300eur, anything more expensive is a collaps.... Thanks for your previous reply Tim
I've been bingeing your RU-vid channel for a couple of weeks while recuperating from shoulder surgery, and I'm sold... I am your newest enrollee. I'm looking forward to getting back to my canvas and developing skills. Thank you, Tim P.S. I did not enroll in your snow scene course as I am in Louisiana. Snow is not our local color.😁
@@ravenkushner Galleries have access to higher net worth clients and can help an artist’s prices get to a much higher price point. It also allows an artist to reach a national or international audience without having to travel👍
Great video! I'm doing all kinds of things so I look scattered. I'll just see something and want to do it. Art is my therapy. It keeps me on a good track mentally and relieves stress while I get in a Zen mode.
@@gregpolutanovich1774 Really? Several hundred free RU-vid videos sharing my experiences that allowed me to live my dream life… and helping others do the same…that’s quite a scam 😂😂😂😂 I do feel sorry for you though if that is how you respond to people who are actually trying to help others change their lives for the better.
@@gregpolutanovich1774 the magic answer is to develop the skills and creativity to create work that gets the "Oh my God! I Love it! I have to have it!" reaction from the public. Once you can do that then selling one's art is easy.
@timpackerfinearts Plus there is a price point.Selling ten dollars prints is easy but selling expensive original paintings and bronze sculptures for thousands is not so easy..
@@gregpolutanovich1774 it is if the work gets that reaction. My giclee prints sell for over one thousand dollars and my originals sell for up to 17 thousand and I have not had a surplus of originals for the past 20 years. It is all about the quality of the work. And that comes from mastering the skills and concepts and pushing one’s creativity so that an artist can create great work with a unique voice. That is what I teach my students and that is why so many of them have experienced incredible success. Quite the SCAM😂😂😂😂
You rarely actually paint....just the endless talking, so this is a LOT more help. Why visual artists seem to talk, TALK, talk instead of PAINTING is a mystery, guess they are lonely. This guy seems to NEVER SHUT UP.
Just found this series through Brooke Cormier (who I also just found) and this could not have come at a better time for me. I keep not giving myself permission to experiment and make ugly art. Now I'm going to make it a regular part of my practice. Here's to growth!
Thankyou Tim. Very inspiring and I really believe hard work and understanding where strengths and weaknesses are will definitely help improve my art. When the time is right I want to do the course.
I’m just learning to use oils, starting with water mixable ones. Why did you put the linseed oil over your base colors of the red and the black trees? Is that because the linseed oil should not be put directly on the canvas. Can you finish your painting with an oil varnish or does it have to be a water mixable oil varnish? And lastly, I want to do some paintings on brushed aluminum. What would I prime that with? Thank you.
@@wiffor1 I put the linseed oil so that the paints slide on easily… otherwise it is like painting brush…I use Krylon’s Kamar spray varnish. I would use gesso to prime the aluminum… I’m pretty sure u can get a clear gesso if you want the aluminum to show through👍
Thank you SO much for sharing your long experience with us all! I have something that the doctors can’t diagnose. All I know is that I am hyper sensitive to a lot of chemicals. I’m waiting for my 1st Oder of water, soluble oils, and this video made me very excited! I’m just hoping that there is nothing in. There is a oils that will set off my symptoms. Again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. I am extremely grateful.🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
Is it not possible to designate a minimum starting bid? Say, 70% to 90% retail value? (Just my naive first thought.) Also, a raffle, even if too few tickes sell, at least hides the (small) total earned.
@@timpackerfinearts Interesting! So you see them as acting initially like bargain-seekers (who would not start bidding a little below the retail value), but ones who will out-bid each other up into that neighborhood (or higher)? New information-thanks!
Tim is correct about grit. Sticking with the project. That is how I have managed to complete nine published books, six novels and three self published pieces. I also managed to punch out nine plays and am working on what amounts to my 25th MS. The last book I completed took seven years; the last eight years of Nero's reign. Over 400,000 words! I also paint pictures, both abstracts and assorted landscapes. I tend to paint in series. Just like Picasso I also have had my blue and pastel times. Life is eclectic; especially mine. And, when I'm on a project I tend to go hard from morning till night. When I discovered Logic ProX over a period of three months I filled 24 CDs with original content, mostly classical crossover music, concertos and symphonies; that sort of thing. My moto always has been, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. I also believe in the, Go Hard or Go Home way of living. Hence, over two riding seasons in Alberta, which are short, I clocked over 26,000 km on my from new Kawasaki Versys; no longer new because it has seen some wicked 'scary' road stuff, the scars prove it and are worn with pride. I ride in all kinds of weather and am properly geared up. Just like painting, writing, composing music, or making pottery, which was my first focus as I pursued a BFA on an entrance scholarship at the UofR, to get good at it takes practice. Life is Art. Art is Life. All art. Whether one designs magnificent paintings, such as yours, Tim, with years of experience, or is just beginning to explore the infinite world of creation, It's Never2Late. I am 73.5 and still 'give n' er'. You can find lots of my videos in BitChute, some of my less controversial ones are still up in RU-vid, Odysee hosts some of my stuff, as well. I've done international radio shows but have been off the air for a while as I've been working on some other projects in my eclectic circus. Thanks for this video, Tim. I much admire your paintings; the colour and the light; MAGNIFICENT! Bravo! Greetings from Alberta.
Well done video teaching about harmony and balance in art. I have learned much from you about composition. It makes me chuckle that the algorithm showed me a commercial for exercises that create harmony and balance. Hope your check from RU-vid is a little bigger 😂
cool vid. can i ask you what was your health scare? when i started painting in 2020 i overnight got double vision,this lasted 6 weeks ! p.s. . i like your vids
This is great advice. Thank you. I’m actually in this grey area currently. I make lots of different styles of paintings and compositions… I will have enough paintings to do shows and fairs soon.
Here is a link to my course with an amazing discount. Click here to watch a video that explains exactly what you will learn👍 www.timpackerartacademy.com/colour-and-composition-landing-page-youtube
The idea of making success an inevitable event is fascinating. I heard it first from Alex Hormozi and again from the book think and grow rich from almost 100 years ago. Great content ❤
Career length ! That is misleading. I have seen art from artists who have painted for over thirty years, and I have seen work far superior form artists who took up the brush only a few years ago ! Innate talent is something you either have, or you don't.
but its how you cope with your strengths and weaknesses, thats what makes a great artist. talent is completely subjective just like art itself, more about work ethic and freedom for trying new things
