My Art Journey To Building A Small Art Business In My Late 20s

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I turned 30 recently and so naturally I was looking back at how far I've come and my long and winding creative journey from feeling stuck to building my small art business.
Making a living as an artist has been a dream of mine since I was little but I spent most of my 20s feeling stuck, trying to develop an art style, and failing to get an art business off the ground. Eventually I got myself together, started taking myself seriously and a year and a half later I'm running my own small art business!
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00:00 Intro
01:15 The 90s!
01:56 High School
02:16 University
03:08 Early 20s
05:54 Mid 20s
07:18 Feeling Stuck
08:30 Late 20s
09:53 Building My Art Business
13:01 What Worked This Time
16:09 You Can Do It Too

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@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Guys this video took us SO LONG to make because my art and photos from the last 30 years were spread across a dozen harddrives and accounts 😅 So worth it though to be able to look back at the journey I've taken to get to where I am with my art today. Would love to know where you are with your art journey!

@EmiciaYvette 2 года назад

You did a GREAT job! This was very inspiring, thank you! Wishing you continued success 💕.

@ArtfulShelley 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. "where are you on your art journey?" Same place, add 30 years. :)

@stuffedpeanuts 2 года назад

can't thank you enough for this video, I'm 27 and I'feeling super lost lately 'by lately I mean the 2 last years

@trishwatson286 2 года назад

This video was just what I needed! About to take the leap and pursue my dreams myself, taking some steps which some people in my life will think are crazy but I just know in my heart I need to try. I feel like this determination will set me up for success. Wishing myself luck! You are truly inspirational Mimi. Congratulations, you deserve this

@alwaysoverdresssed 2 года назад

I’m right at the beginning! I’ve always loved art and design but didn’t get to take it beyond secondary school. I’ve started learning to illustrate on my iPad but have been worrying I’m to late to get started as I’m 22. This video was so encouraging because it showed that trying lots of different things isn’t bad and will probably lead you to exactly where you want to be🥰 Thank you!

@pinquitte Год назад

This video helped me a lot. I've been going through a similar journey just like yours. Last week I started posting daily on Instagram. I'm terrified I'll get bored and drop it again, but I'll watch this video once in a while when I feel overwhelmed and hopefully remember my goals and motivation. I'm 27 now. I'll leave this comment as a memory. I just want to come back after some time, when I achieve what I'm dreaming of now, and edit it. I hope we all can find the courage to be persistent and consistent. Wish me luck :)

@thebirdartistscottage 2 года назад

Happy Birthday, Mimi! I just turned 60 and my journey to becoming an artist wasn’t at all straightforward! In truth, I never dreamed that I could have the kind of life that I do now. I feel more alive and more excited about the future than ever! I believe it’s never too late to become the person you always wanted to be!! Thanks so much for sharing your delightful art life with us. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! So bright!! ✨⭐️✨

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Aw thanks so much! You're so right, it's never too late to follow your dreams and I love that you've found that for yourself. So glad we've been able to connect here on RU-vid and grow as content creators together 😊💕

@thebirdartistscottage 2 года назад

@@MimimooIllustration 💕💖💕

@Shazzordinarylifestyle Год назад

Totally agree

@kevintotimeh6648 Год назад

@The Bird Artists Cottage I am very happy that you have achieved your dreams, your future looks very bright 🤩❤️

@PaintIt 2 года назад

I just can't explain in words how much this video help me to overcome my own restrictions. I am working as a freelance graphics designer too but I was finding an inspiration to make myself convinced that I can be an Artists and make a living out of it. Thank you very much for sharing this journey.

@stampinturtles Год назад

My daughters are so creative yet they struggle to know where to go to study after high school. I want them to pursue their passion-art. But they don’t believe it’s a real job. As an artist myself I’m trying to encourage them to follow their dreams. I love that you validate your journey to finding your career as an artist. I’m 50 and I did a lot of “real” jobs. But my greatest joy is creating art with God’s guidance. 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻

@cuthillcreative5950 2 года назад

I just started my art journey this year. Already I'm struggling every now and then but I'm curious to see where this journey can go. I love your videos :) they are always so calm and inspiring

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

How wonderful that you've started your own journey, I hope it's a wonderful experience!

@MariJadeWrites 2 года назад

Good luck on your journey!

@jessicavanderwalt531 Месяц назад

Mimi, I wish I could thank you enough. I am 27 years old and my years after school have felt like a waste. I have a degree in UX, but I have not been able to find a job. I have found peace in digital drawing and now I want to find my own art style. Seeing your journey has given me hope. Thank you so so much.

@wc4451 2 года назад

Thanks Mimi for being such an inspiration! I'm in my late 20's and really feel like illustration is my calling...but sometimes I wonder if it's too late to start! Thank you for sharing your journey :)

@KeishaSalmonArtist 2 года назад

It's never too late. 🙌❤

@katies8080 2 года назад

Late 20's. You're still young! It's never to late.

@LadyLimmi 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey! Often times videos about career journeys seem to be too polished and unrelastic. Yes, everybody mentions "downs" on the way but nobody takes the time to explain what really happened during these times. I really, really appreciate your honesty! ❤️ A year ago I also descided to change my career upside down and focus on my dreams and I was always looking for other creators who had a somewhat similiar journey. I'm still stuck in the phase where I have to work another job to make it work but starting next month I'll be working completely as a freelancer and I'm so excited for the new chapter in my life ☺️

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Ooh how exciting that you'll be completely freelancing soon, I hope it goes really well for you! And thank you so much for your kind words and feeback!

@PumpkinBecki 2 года назад

That's a really inspiring story Mimi, as a 47 year old who struggles to call herself an artist that really helped xx

@ArtySubu 2 года назад

It's such a beautiful journey! Mine is very loopy just like yours, and thanks to the pandemic am starting again at the age of 42!

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Amazing! I hope it goes really well for you, it's never too late to get back into it 😊

@ArtySubu 2 года назад

@@MimimooIllustration It's my third restart! Will do my best!

@MissElastic 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, it is really inspiring. I also grew up loving art, way into my teenage years- I was always doodling and creating things. Then I dropped art completely for about 10 years, followed a different path which led me nowhere. Working service jobs and feeling kind of depressed about my life. Then a couple of years ago I decided to pick up a pen/pencil again to try and make it in my dream career- to become a tattoo artist! However, I quickly realised that my art is NOT as good as I remembered it to be, becoming very disheartened. I also really struggle to draw anything decent without a reference and sometimes feel creatively stumped and like this will never go anywhere. I am telling myself the answer is to practise, practise, practise... it will come (though I am already 30 at this point so you're way ahead of me!)... Nevertheless your story is very inspiring!

@danielsandoval8591 2 года назад

This makes me feel my dream of being a illustrator is attainable, thank you!

@xeinakingdom 2 года назад

OMGG... Mimi, this was so inspiring. I really admire how you had the perseverance!! I think I'll have to get a few more doodles in today now, haha, because this motivated me

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Aww so glad you enjoyed it! ❤

@moviefreak382 11 месяцев назад

I'm laid up with a leg injury and I've been watching your inspiring videos about starting an Art Career. You helped me have the courage to try again.

@LAStoriesMrs Год назад

Thank you for this video. I'm in my mid 40s and am only now giving myself permission to believe I can do it. It may take a while but it will be worth it.

@ErinKCreations Год назад

This video came up while I was journaling. I let pretty you tube videos play. I’ve been a fan of your Instagram for about a year. Anyhow. I didn’t mean to watch this video. I was journaling about my life and my work/life balance and what I want to do about it. This video was SO inspiring to me. I don’t want to be a full time artist. But I want art in my life. It finally hit me. I don’t want to BE a nurse. I want to BE an artist who WORKS as a nurse. I let worrying about my nursing path take up all my off work time. That’s art time! That’s creative development time! That’s MY time. And I’m taking it back. Thank you. I love you. We are best friends now.

@duyendel 2 года назад

Thank you so much for posting this clip! I have just graduated with an advanced diploma in Graphic Design. I don't want to be a graphic designer, I want to be an artist. I've been feeling very uncertain about my art journey and your clip has provided some clarity. You're very inspiring! Everything takes time :)

@ghostie7790 2 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing this!!! It feels good to see someone with a relatable experience. I've been on my journey since graduating art school in 2016. I moved to LA for a few years to try becoming a storyboard artist, but I got burned out trying and getting rejected all the time. And during COVID I was laid off of my day job so I decided to go back to my hometown and take another day job while continuing to work on my own comics and illustration, without always attempting to land a job at the bug studio. I'm still not COMPLETELy financially independant with my artwork but I'm really ENJOYING the work I'm doing for myself now! And I'm currently with a children's book agency as an illustrator, and I'm enjoying it so much! I still have a non art day job as you did, but I learned how to change my mindset about it as you mention and it makes all the difference. I tell myself that the day job is a patron to my art business. With that mantra, I'm able to go in everyday and do what I have to do so that I can come home and ART!

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Oh Melissa what a lovely story you have, even with its twists and turns! I love that you're now enjoying your art and you're getting professional work from it without the stress of getting work at a big studio. Thanks so much for sharing ❤

@dudylifestyle 2 года назад

I loved the video and so inspiring ✨😍😍🧡

@sehrishsaghir1916 8 месяцев назад

It’s October, i am 26 and i am creatively stuck, using references and questioning myself. But i have started uploading my art on insta daily. I am committed and this video is all i need ❤ Thanks

@jennifert7127 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! I'm 38 and have always been crafty but lost touch with painting and sketching regularly. This past year and a half I've been learning digital art and sooooo many other things with starting a business online with my art. I love your videos - so down to earth - and your illustrations are so magical! Thanks for sharing your story!

@breledoux4415 Месяц назад

You are so inspiring! I relate to you so much. I have spent my 20s dreaming of making a living from my art. I am now 28. You have inspired me to push myself to achieve the life I want. Thank you! ❤️

@yetimooseart Год назад

i relate to this so much- i feel like i tend to create only every once in a while & i struggle to find a common style/voice throughout my work.. so glad to see that you are achieving your dreams!!!

@kkashyap345 2 года назад

You know after hearing about your journey...i feel so connected with you...i am also in my late 20's still finding what I want to do with my creativity.. you're truly an inspiration...

@DrawYourBliss 2 года назад

It's been TRULY inspirational. I really needed this today ♥

@_Tish Год назад

This is so inspiring. I'm in my late 20s and I've been working in the creative industry for years but I only recently realized that everything was not fully for "me". I work on projects given to me, all the styles, details, and everything was provided and I just have to make them. (Which thank god I can do. I was pretty much a jack-of-all-trades in mimicking art styles and that pays the bill so let's go! Great job.) But as time goes by I just feel like, none of it really feels like "me" you know. I keep comparing myself to other artists who have their own style, their own voice, and their own visuals like, why can't I do the same? I can easily create something I was asked to make but when it comes to making myself something I just struggle. As you mentioned in the video, you felt like a fraud. That's how I feel right now honestly, stuck. After watching this though, I think I know where to start. And as cliche as this sound to all of us, I just have to start drawing and creating whatever until I find my own style. There's nothing really wrong about being able to create artwork in different styles it's just that I kind of want something I can totally say this is me, this is my own style, my identity. P.S. You're literally living my dream right now. I want to be a children's book illustrator and have my own small business on the side. Wish me luck cause here I go! P.P.S. I hope we all make it! (For the people in the comments section.)

@thatgirlisivy 2 года назад

As a beginner artist, this really motivates me so much. I've been following you on Instagram for months now and has just stumbled on your RU-vid today. This video inspires me to continue pursuing my illustrator dreams. I am also on my late twenties when I began and it's comforting to know that it's not too late for me to continue my art journey.

@vickypurnell2825 2 года назад

Great video as usual! ...lots of lovely artwork 😍

@socandis 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the inspiring video! I’ve always been someone who leans more towards creative outlets, but I’ve always let my shyness and my fears stop me from going after my dreams of making art for a living. The fear of being a “starving artist” is something that I’ve never wanted for myself, but the older I get the more I realize I shouldn’t let that stop me. Growing up as a first generation college graduate to immigrants, I’ve always sort of felt some guilt, that if I went to school and studied what I really wanted and didn’t find a job, that I’ve let down my family and all the sacrifices that they’ve made for me. But when I graduated, I realized that’s not the case. I’ve been turning the idea of making an Instagram page for my art and as well as an Etsy shop for awhile now and this really solidified things for me. Keep up the amazing work!

@matiasvidalsaavedra8416 2 года назад

Really was the video that I needed! Your art is great and your style of showing your creative journey is so real, thank you so much for sharing!

@flory2993 9 месяцев назад

So inspiring. I'm kinda having a weird path myself but now at 30 I'm starting to draw again and opened a YT channel to keep me motivated!

@craftycrandall 2 года назад

Wow! Such an amazing journey. Love your dedication and grit sticking to your goals through all of that. Speaks volumes for your personality and clearly has been worth the grind!! :)

@myrnac5959 2 года назад

This is so relatable! Thank you so much for being so transparent with the reality and struggles that accompany life as an artist.

@shimi346 2 года назад

You really inspire me ❤️ I feel identified with your story. Sometimes mindset and consistency are everything. Thanks for sharing!

@NeonButterfly7 2 года назад

Your channel is a goldmine of inspiration. 😊 You have really inspired me to start drawing and I’m seeing some decent results. Thank you so much 😀

@mnd2040 4 месяца назад

Such a great vedio! The part of not feeling creative and always needing" a reference to draw from" is very relatable

@itslinslife 2 года назад

Wow, thats really encouraging. Thanku, its a whole lot of helpful content, you put it up here. And its on perfect time, me too literally felt a whole lot of these struggles and still it is and its really a positive video to keep going. Thanks again and all the best.

@skribbleskills 2 года назад

LOVE IT! glad to know I’m not the only one with an insanely skribbley-lined art journey. Appreciate the story and encouragement! 😁

@lafoname 2 года назад

Thank you for your sharing, it's really inspiring. Wish you all the best

@charlotte7973 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this video! It was so inspiring to me and I loved how you made lists of each of the things that made all of this come together for you!!❤️

@JoyceChow 2 года назад

Thank you for being such an inspiration, Mimi! You are so incredibly talented!!

@batool4887 Год назад

I'm just in my early teens.... But I know that I want to be someone like you.... Love ya

@vkick92 2 года назад

Hi Mimi, thank you for sharing your journey :) I can see it took a lot of hard work overcoming your own barriers. I am also looking into integrating more freelance work into my current career (which is a non-artistic field). It was really reassuring to see that no matter how topsy turvy your journey was - you got to where you wanted to be and will continue to grow! That really inspired me today and I'm so grateful you shared your journey. Your core values really resonate with me and they shine through your art too :) Can't wait to see more content and wishing you all the best with where you go from here!

@jeauniceburnette669 2 года назад

Mimi, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your art journey. I've been struggling for years to gain the momentum to start my art business. My journey as an artist hasn't been linear either. I dealt with illness, and got out of the habit of creating art daily. Your videos give me the inspiration to follow my dreams. Thank you.

@tealazzoclipart 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey! It’s so lovely to see how things can grow and how consistency and believing in yourself really is a big thing! 🥰 I’m at the beginning stages of my journey and it’s nice to see and hear the pathway and journey of others to keep inspired and motivated P.s The editing on this is really great! Kudos to you guys for this incredible video which took you so long to make you can see the effort that’s gone into it ☺️

@mariellealma 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey. This sounds sooo much like my journey and I just started illustrating everyday. Definitely needed this video!

@aPenasIllustrator 2 года назад

Another STUNNING and amazing video from you! Love to get to know your journey :D

@endahayu1407 2 года назад

I realy realy appreciate for your honesty. Thank you for sharing this to us. Its means a lot, truly. Hope you have a blessful journey🤍🌼😍

@obieandfraerco 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey, Mimi. I am 29 (almost 30), and still in the "pre"-business phase. I admire the dedication you committed to in finding your style and the right direction for your artwork in regards to selling, etc. I hope to get a business off the ground this upcoming year. Best of luck in 2022! Loved hearing your story!

@katscozycorner 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey so far. I've been on a similar (albeit different) personal journey and sometimes struggle with timing and motivation. So it was really good to hear your perspective and understand what you went through as well. Thank you 🙏💜

@codymartin7811 Год назад

I really appreciate your videos! Your art journey makes me feel a lot better about my own 😅 cause mine has definitely been a wild ride! Not anything like I had imagined…. But I’m gonna keep at it! Best wishes to you 😃❤️

@shannonhergott 2 года назад

I have just discovered your channel and really resonate with you and all of the videos of yours I’ve watched so far! Thank you for sharing your story :)

@NikkitaPullen 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your art journey. I only recently felt like an artist. I hadn’t even noticed that I didn’t believe in myself until I made that realization that I was an artist if I say I am. Thanks again for sharing. Very inspiring. ❤️

@JudeandherPencil 2 года назад

💛🧡❤️🙌thanks for sharing your story. I was crying at a couple spots, mostly because you’re words hit home so hard. That loopy journey was necessary!! You’re amazing, keep doing you!!

@martinaodell2866 2 года назад

❤I'm right in the squiggly part of my journey, thank you for the advice/inspiration❤

@ariaelle499 Год назад

My first time to ever finish an art vlog without clicking fast forward. Woow! I love the way you tell your story ❤️❤️

@suckout5582 2 года назад

I turn 20 next week, i think about being an artist every day. So far i have gotten very little progress, i work at UPS stacking parcels and by the time i come home i am so tired and all my creativity is just struggling to come out. My natural instinct is to give up this dream because of how far fetched it is, and how practically impossible it is to create a stable income from it. Unfortunately for me, i am in control of my instincts so i try to dismiss these thoughts of quitting even when it gets rough. Thank you for sharing this journey, you have re-lit my spark to continue working. Im putting all my eggs in the "hard work pays off" basket, and i guess i will never know if the saying is false, because i will never quit on my dreams. Thank you.

@sallytownsendart Год назад

So much of this really resonated with me! I've known since I was a kid that I wanted to be an artist but stumbles along the way and having to support myself left me feeling like I'd never have the time I wanted to fully back myself and commit, even though in my gut I knew I HAD to. Last week I quit my job to focus on my art with no distractions, and I'm low key terrified but excited to see where I land. Thanks for this, it's inspired me so much xo

@phamanhhang92 2 года назад

Happy birthday Mimi! Love your video and your journey!! You inspire me to learn how to draw! Thank you so muchhh!!!

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Aw that's so lovely to hear, and thanks so much for the birthday wishes!

@saskia1499 2 года назад

Thanks so much for being so honest about your journey. I really needed this dose of inspiration and confidence - I finished a branding degree last year and jumped straight into a marketing job to pay the bills. But I feel so unfulfilled and would love to work for myself doing art and such. I’ve been struggling with taking the leap and this has made me feel a lot better about it. Thanks so much Mimi!

@xprinceorcax Год назад

Another great video! I love watching other people’s art journeys, because they’re so inspirational! Your videos make me feel like we can definitely make it as artists because they’re also realistic and show the ups and downs of the journey. Keep up the great work! 😊

@TheAmazinRaven 2 года назад

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journey. I love your art style btw

@ZARIATHEARTISTT Год назад

This is so good! Thank you so much for this 💕

@BooStudio 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your unique experience and lot’s of inspiration!

@lolaholliday 2 года назад

Thank you, this is a really inspiring journey! It's always good to be reminded that no matter how many times you try and fail, there's always the chance that next time will be the one. I'm starting again on my own journey of really trying to improve my art and make it unique and something I can truly be proud of :) I'm glad everything has worked out for you at this point and you really deserve it, the transparency and genuineness of your content is truly so lovely

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Aw so sweet of you Lola, I really appreciate your kind words! So lovely to hear that you're starting your own journey again and I really hope it works out for you 😊💕

@AnaBela1990 2 года назад

this reminded me of the simple and genuine intention for drawing and creating which we fight to keep independent of external life factors. Whenever something good happened and I felt happy with the journey it was because I was following these basic rules of peseverance, intuition and passion. It’s not easy and it’s wonderful to hear your story, this kind of sharing is what makes the world go round:)

@AishwaryaJStudio 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️This would help all the people ( including me ) struggling to find an art style or even make it big in the art world. This has motivated me to keep drawing and painting everyday no matter what.

@artyce 2 года назад

Can i just say your voice is so pretty... your videos are very inspiring specially for artists and to the ones who also starting an art vlog here on youtube like me. You never fail to keep us motivated and keep us inspired through your vlogs 🤍🤍🤍

@karencarecadapan-cruz3620 2 года назад

Mimi this video is so beautifully made and so transparent. I somehow can relate to your art journey, I also just turned 30 this year and recently just get back in making art again. I've tried many things to make money with my art but all of them did not turned out well it only last for a short period of time. But this video enlightens me and gives me courage to keep making art.

@ShadeLeeds 2 года назад

I just set up my own website and shop yesterday for my prints! I've been building up supplies and new art pieces for a few months now and I've had so much encouragement, even from people in my life that are usually more weary. At 28, I'm currently working at my graphic design job and daydreaming about making art full-time instead. This video was really inspiring! I'm scared but I can do it 😁 Seeing your work improve so rapidly when you started doing it more consistently was also amazing to see. Congrats on making your dreams come true!

@anissaphillips9564 Год назад

Dang this hit me pretty hard. I'm 28 and feel like I'm in the exact same position you were in. Recently I had a big moment where I saw two paths laid in front of me. Commit to my job that I've been at for awhile and train to take over the manager position when the current manager leaves. But I know that would slowly drain the soul out of me and I would absolutely hate it because all I've ever wanted to do is create art. So taking that in mind I've actually started my own art business journey I'm hoping with time, patience, and hard work I can one day have a success story like yours. Saying that it's definitely a big help when people like you share your journey!

@MimimooIllustration Год назад

So nice to hear your story, Anissa! I hope you can make your art business dreams a reality! 🥰

@annaguettabi3974 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience!! ☺️

@snehalkavade28 2 года назад

Hi Mimimoo! Thankyou so much for sharing! This is so inspiring 🤗❤️

@newbiekitty3528 2 года назад

You are a sweetheart Mimi!! Thank you for sharing your Journey and continuing it. I may try that just posting what I draw finished or not. I want to live off my art creations part time just afraid to do it.

@magicalpatterns 2 года назад

Wow 🤩 this video is amazing, editing is impeccable, and off course your art is beautiful.

@kabragonje 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey! I’ve always loved art but never gave myself permission to pursue it (life also momentarily took different direction). The last 12 months I’ve refound art and been finding it very meditating. Your comment about being in a position to make our dreams come true. I’m in one of those phases at the moment. Will be rewatching some of your other videos and making a plan! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!

@racnoi17 Год назад

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this. I’m 26 going on 27 and the only thing I’ve ever really wanted to be is a full time artist. So far my journey has also been incredibly twisting and turning and I’m still not there. I spend so much time feeling like I’m behind especially when I see other “successful” artists that are younger than me, and lately have been worrying if it’s too late for me and I should just give up. This video made me feel so much less alone on this crazy journey and gave me hope for the future.

@amyroseminto 10 месяцев назад

Came across your videos this week and have watched a few - really inspiring and looking forward to continue watching your journey!

@yalvi 2 года назад

I love this! And can totally relate. Happy for you!

@vickistracey7264 2 года назад

I love all your videos, I find them so informative and honest, but this one really hit home for me. My journey to becoming an artist who earns money from what I do has had a lot of false starts too. I've wondered what my style is, felt like a fraud when I can't make something without a reference to work from, tried to improve my skills in every art medium and genre. Something stops me giving up because I love making art so much, which keeps me going somehow. Even becoming a mother and struggling to find any time to do art didn't stop me making some art when I did have time. I often wonder if I'll ever get to where I want to be with it, but your advice here has given me a ray of hope. Thank you for sharing ❤

@caylajaninelewis Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s so encouraging ❤️

@amberpearson9848 2 года назад

So encouraging!! Thanks so much for all your hard work and for sharing so much.

@esther.nariyoshi 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is so encouraging and helpful.

@ahomemadetreasure Год назад

Your videos are so cool. They are also so refreshing and encouraging

@lilkirsche 2 года назад

This is a wonderful and very honest video what I really appreciate. ❤️ And it shows success rarely comes after a few days. It took you 10 years but you never gave up. Being consistent is very important. And we definitely should never compare to other people. Every journey is different. ❤️ Thanks (also again such a beautifully done video. Love it.)

@noanevo3101 2 года назад

I've instantly widely smiled when your picture in front of Green Gables popped up, and I realized how well it fits your style and character. Thanks for sharing your story and tips and (late) Happy Birthday!

@xeinakingdom 2 года назад

💕🎇 I'm a few minutes in and this video is awesome. It's always interested me to see the journeys of other artists ^-^

@PaperHearteu 2 года назад

I love your story! Very inspiring and motivating. Thank you for sharing it with us. I want to be able to make living with my art too, I still have more to learn and more motivation so I can keep creating consistently. I hope that day would come true soon! 💓

@aj1426 2 года назад

This spoke to my heart so much. Thank you for sharing this!

@EloiseMichel 2 года назад

This video is so inspiring!!! Thank you to share your art journey with us. It really helps and motivates me. And now I feel a little bit more confortable to say : "I am an illustrator" Thanks!!! Also, you put so much effort on your job, i'm really happy for you that it brings you happiness (and that you can make a living of it)!!! :)

@bunbearry 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey! I just graduated from graphic design a few months ago and I'm currently in retail. My future still terrifies me and I hope I can achieve my dreams like you. I knew I always wanted to be an artist and it never felt viable until a few years ago. Even now I feel like I have to be really lucky but either way all I can do is work hard and see what happens!!

@MimimooIllustration 2 года назад

Absolutely! It definitely helps to get lucky but sometimes lucky situations come about because you've put yourself out there in the first place. Even though it's scary sometimes, for me it was scarier to know that by not reaching for my dreams I'd be guaranteeing they won't happen! ❤

@humphrey_bear_MDC 2 года назад

My art journey is just beginning. Thanks for inspiring all of us.

@adss5576 Год назад

I just came across your channel and this video has really inspired me so much. I am 27 years old and have been feeling stuck for few years with my artistic direction but this has really been an eye opener. Thank you! 🌟

@authorkyliemacdougall 2 года назад

Incredibly inspiring video! Thank you for sharing your journey!

@lilbigwav3596 2 года назад

This is very inspiring I’m in my late 20s and kind of get discouraged on making art as a living. I also can relate to working different jobs that I hated! But I love how you dedicated that one year to build and it’s motivating!! Much love and keep being great!!!

@LifeofPani 2 года назад

OMG thanks Hun, 💓 for making this video, i can't express how much it helped me as today my anxiety was taking over because of my own inaction to starting my own Art Journey that I been wanting to take since you don't want to know how long, so Thanks buddy, Thanks for instilling hope in me that there is still hope for me, I just need to get clear, and it will all come together 🤩