Building a Career with Art 

Who else would love to hear a Jono podcast?

I like the point about getting good to the extent that you like art enough to hang your own art on your own wall, and feel bad if you sold it

I’ve been a full time artist for 13 years. My work is 5K -35K. I’ve sold to presidents and A list celebs and I can tell you first hand that it’s not that great. I have always had to paint what they want which was vastly different from what I wanted to paint. My heroes are Sargent, Sorolla and Rembrandt but ended up painting pop art because of society’s obsession with celebrity. I became an endentured servant. I just quit full time art and took a part time job so I can have my art back. Commissions kill passion. At the end of my life I want no regrets. Selling out is truly regretful.

His voice has the gentle tone😍❤

It feels like you realese bulk of positive vibes 😇😇😇.

Who else thinks his voice is soooooo satisfying and relaxing

I literally clap like a 5 year old and have a mild smile like this 🙂 whenever he posts lol

I appreciate your advices Jono! Love your work Stay safe too!

I am about to finish school and want to focus on creating art rather than going to university and study something I don’t really enjoy. This is the perfect timing for you to start this series and I am really happy about learning more insides about the path an professional artist needs to take. I already gathered a lot of information and have a detailed plan on how to get things going, but at first I am going to create a lot of art, just as you suggested. It is very interesting and calming to me that I don’t fear the path I am going to take and rather am excited about the future. The future of creating art and focusing on marketing etc. because I am interested in business as well (but who isn’t these days lol) Thank you, love your work

Lowkey so in love with your art. Its amazing and inspiring to watch. Keep up the good work😊❤

It's always nice to hear the perspective of professionals in the field, especially from an artist who's work is interesting and original, I always look forward to your videos

Enlightening, as always. Thank you! Beautiful Work.

I'm finally on point of my artwork that happiness is the outcome I get every time. Thank you mate and stay safe. Cheers

Wow! Have been here since under 10K and it’s really amazing to see how far this channel has progressed and developed! Keep up the awesome work👍👏

I love your art style and you videos. I find them so inspiring and calm. I listened to all of your tips for drawing, mental health and all of them help me improve my drawing process and skills . Thank you Jono.

Yes after long time waiting for this! 🧡

So wonderful to see another video from you. Thanks so much.

Thank you, Jono. I always gain hope whenever I watch your vids. You are such a great inspiration to artists! Esp self taught ones. ❤❤❤

Hi Jono, you are my favorite artist and I always get new ideas from your art work,

Such a pleasure to watch you create masterpieces. Keep up the good work Jono. And stay safe.

I love your videos and absolutely l’ve your art. You are the one who inspired me to start focusing on drawing. And “Micheals” (the local art shop) should thank you because I’ve been spending A LOT on art supplies . Wow, you are so good ! Love the bird and flowers

Thank you for a fresh new info video. Your work is extraordinary.

Excellent advice, it applies to anything you want to make money at. I grew up with the mindset that everything should be approached as if it were an art. It may take some time, but it adds a finesse that wouldn't otherwise be there. You definitely have that finesse in your work and your videos.

Hey Jono, love your videos. I've always been an admirer of your work since seeing them in person at Rossouw Art Gallery years ago (long before YT). Saving scarce wall space for one of your works.

I love your insights and thoughts on being an artist.

Great video! Thanks for the information. Blessings and much success in your endeavors.

No words to explain your art..beautiful is not enouhg, thank you...from Italy❤💪

You always motivate me to be better!

Thanks for making this video and sharing your experience with us.

Fantastic video Jono, and exactly the video I needed to see right now, thank you!

I actually started charcoal for fun but after watching his videos...I wanna learn more and seeing his works are just so inspiring!

This man is so humble

Love love love . Lots of love jono.. I too have the same thought but was a little doubtful about how correct I am on my thought.. you made my day and I feel I am in the right direction. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm always waiting for your art it's amazing

Love the vids!!! Stay safe everyone🙏

Even if I like someone's work, I don't like sub anyone but after watching ur art I was not able to stop myself. Honestly I won't say that I sub u just after I saw ur vid. I took time but not to think but to observe ur art. And man u earned my respect!

You're an inspiration for many... love your work ♥️

Finally someone says it, " hobby artists" ...social media is flooded with this, and I love the fact you said do the best work you would be happy to hang on your own wall..this is so overlooked! It seems like a majority just spit out stuff for a quick buck and likes and follows....my opinion, they are missing the point of it all.

Thank you for those tips!!! I needed them!

It's not a waste watching your videos It's really informative. 😍😍 loving it!

Great advice! Not the common crap you hear a million times a day! This sounded like genuine and authentic! Will definitely start fine tuning my approach to things!

Thank you sir for your genuine advise. Nowadays I'm endeavoring to get better at my art skills. Thus this video was of great help. I love pencil and charcoal works the most and your masterpieces are one of my inspirations. Thank you again sir 😊. LOVE FROM INDIA❤

Thank you... seriously, Thank you. We’ve all said it, your work is undeniably brilliant. Beyond that though, you’re fantastic to listen to and learn from. Personally I’m a digital artist (Procreate) but everything you show and teach is relevant. Looking forward to more...

Been waiting for this video to come!

You're awesome! I love all your works. Hoping one day I can make something great like that 😊

U the best Jono keep on doing it.

i hope u will keep creating art and will not get tired of it

Great video, love your work, now I will go back to painting!

Thank you Jono.. We've been so helpful to me

Wow wow wow. Amazing skill drawing. Bravo 👏👏👏

I too am a graphite artist. Im so glad to have found you.

You are an idol to me honestly, you inspired me to create and draw again after almost 3 years without drawing something serious, i love your videos too ♥️ and i have a question for you that could also be a new tutorial, which techniques do you use to sketch the drawings? I use the squares/scaling one, but for bigger drawings like yours i don't know if that would be reliable at all and also if you know any tips for sketching a reference photo just by eye that would be awesome! (I mess up proportions a lot when i draw by eye) thank you Jono and have a great day!

I am really inspired by your style i am from Philippines and i watch your videos all the time and learn from it💓👏

Good job. I like your honest approach. Plus, I like your art style. Thanks.

Great advice from an accomplished artist.

I love your videos coz you look always so calm! 🙂

Thinking and speaking with a pencil in hand. That seems to be the natural extension of your hand. Wolverine artist 🙂

I always watch your videos at night to be calm n' stay focused. Lots of love from India.

Wow! you are so inspiring 😍

Thank you! You inspire me to bring out the best in all my work and not just drawing. Maybe some day our work can hang next to each other on a gallery wall. All the best. With love from Johannesburg ✌️

You are so talented... Wish I could draw like you... Keep up the good work...

Your so talented!

Thanks for raising my internal bar! Keep it up

Valuable informations that help an artist through out his journey ❤️

Thanks for sharing the tips, the encouragement, the important on believing on yourself and being honest to yourself. You inspires me a lot. ☺️❤️ God bless and keep safe.🙏🏻

you are the most detailed artist I have ever seen I am so sick of these modern art that looks all the same

Spot on! Wise words.

Joni is at the top of the list with my favorite artists that inspire me along with da Vinci

your works of art are amazing..

Solid advice! I have come to the same conclusion by making a lot of mistakes!

Thanks for the tips Jono. I've done a 180 and am now focused mostly on getting better and creating a great body of work, social media has taken a huge backseat. I hope to show great work in the not-too-distant future!

Thank you for the great advice and video, Jono. Your next one should be about pricing the work.

Great video man very infomative

Good job square space 👍👍

I guess those pencils complete you. You can’t seem to put them down even for chatty videos. 😉

Great info and helpful tips.

Much needed information

This was really helpful!!!

I really needed this thank you

These are extremely valuable pieces of advice. Thank you!

All of that is true Jono. I love it From 🇿🇦. But one day my art will be same as yours 🤗

"...great advice Jono...I only paint what I`d like to see hanging on my own walls and subjects that interest me...more pleasurable that way...I usually find the commissions the hardest to paint...always love your vids...looking forward to the next one...stay safe dude...!" X=0D

Love your artwork and voice :) keep up with artwork

Im your biggest fan.... i hope one day i will become an artists like you

Great advice, thanks

Hey Jono I’m a great admirer,and I think it would be nice if U could talk about how U started drawing big and the process of it.

This is really that message for me

I was watching Carnaval Row and immediately thought of you. I think the horns and wings would inspire you.

So much helpful tips

Your arts are really incredible ☺️ Lots of love from INDIA 🇮🇳

Just a suggestion....u should start podcasts soon!!!❤️❤️❤️

You're really a polite and great artist, would you please share how do you outline your artwork before shading ? What's the method ?

THANKS A LOT... GREAT ADVICE

Wish i could have this spacious and nice studio.💕

Thanks - cheers Robin Mitchell

L💖VE from India 🇮🇳 (Kolkata)...ur Art is always incredible..& Innovative thing u bring in ur 💓 art... I'm ur big big fan...ur voice so gentle tone...u r my inspiration.. cause I'm also painter maybe I can't draw like u...but in this world of Painters I Follow You.....

An addition could be to mention staying in tune with the market and what is selling at the moment. I mean, fx certain subjects will be on a high right now, like fx physical health and social distancing, which may not have had a market six months ago. But also more long lasting or popular interests, like fx mental health, which is a big focus in many countries and has been for a while.

Jono needs to be a millions subscriber youtuber

Huge fan

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