I am so happy about your successes! I can't think of anyone I would want to support more, and you spoil your patrons! None of the other creators I am a patron of post as often as you do, and I never expect creators to have extra content on patreon really so it is such a lovely surprise. Patreon is such a wonderful idea truly, because even if each person can only help out a little, it adds up to mean so much for so many artists. I hope you have the most magical Japan trip
Sometimes I feel really down because I'm having trouble selling my artwork and that sort of thing, but then I watch your videos and I feel inspired all over again. Thank you for making these videos friend. They are so so helpful and uplifting.
This was insanely helpful, thank you. 💙 Especially your advice on time- that's something I really struggle & worry about. Where is all the time I need! 😭
This was extremely helpful! I started my patreon account a couple months ago and you answered almost all my questions I've ever had about it! I love your videos and podcasts so much 😭😻 💕💕💕
Fran you are so refreshing to listen to. I love how you are yourself (even the cussing ;) ) That's what makes people relate to you and love you so much
You’re literally my favorite artist. I’ve been drawing since I was little, and I stopped when I went to college due to some extremely poor time management. Watching your videos, and seeing your artwork has helped to respark my love of art. I’m drawing again, partaking in the art community, and collecting beautiful pieces (like yours). Thanks for being you, Fran!
Fran, you keep impressing us with the sincerity and tenderness you make stuff! You thrill me! I love when you put inserts on the videos, I can tell you give real thought and care into your content. I'm a Patreon, btw. Love you!
It's so crazy (to me) that you posted this today. I just found you and started watching you on RU-vid a couple days ago. Yesterday I was super curious about Patreon and talking to my husband about it and then today you answer all of my questions! How did you know?? ;) but really, I love your videos so much, I have another job right now but I am working towards being a freelance illustrator. All of your openness about how you make a living and all of your highs and lows between sketching outside and worrying about deadlines makes me feel that I can do it, like it isn't just luck and talent that makes someone successful, it's all the hard work you put in. Thank you so much for all your videos ❤
Fran, thank you for always being so open and honest. It is refreshing to see someone successful (you) take time to help others. This was incredibly helpful. Watching your videos (since you were in Berlin, making spanish videos) has really given me hope and answered many questions I have. I am finally thinking seriously about freelancing. You deserve all the best. Muchisisimas gracias!
Enhorabuena Fran y muchísimas gracias por compartir tanto con nosotros y darnos ese impulso que a veces, yo al menos, necesito. Me alegra mucho saber que aún existen personas así. Un mega abrazo y buen viaje!
I found your channel 2 weeks ago, and I already have to say that you managed to be the biggest inspiration I ever had! You kept me drawing and I'm truly thankful for that! Keep doing what you are doing. You are amazing!
Gosh Fran, you're such a wonderful person… It is soo nice to see someone so humble and casual and genuine on youtube. You really are inspiring! And somehow, really soothing? I don't know, I feel really happy and peaceful after seeing this kind of videos where you just talk about life and struggles. I'm a master student in Biology, and you don't know how much of your insight about art and freelance is relevant for the struggles of writing a thesis! So thank you so much for that 🙏
Fran, you are one of my favorite RU-vidrs to watch. I am not an illustrator at all, the most I do is a hand-lettering side gig to help raise funds for certain personal projects. But you are so thorough and generous with all of the information that you share with your audience (plus your illustrations are beautiful!). Your purpose on RU-vid is very clear, and I admire your dedication to being vulnerable and generous with the knowledge you've accrued. You're amazing. You have inspired me to get my financial house in order so that I can set aside money to support content creators on Patreon. Bless you
I had my doubts about patreon and being one, until i started donating to a couple of my favorite creators (you included) and it has been so much fun and absolutely worth it. i know that someday i want to try the platform for myself so my followers and friends can have the experience i have right now! thank you for making this video, i learned a lot about it. xx
Fran omg congrats!!!! I am sooo happy that you are celebrating a milestone in your artistic career. I wish you all the best! Thanks so much for talking about Patreon and going in depth into it. Hugs to you! 😁
So happy for you Fran!!!!! Finally you will go to Japan AND there will be a travel journal and that's amaaazing! Can't wait for the vlogs (I hope there will be some pleeease) and I'm so proud of what you have acomplished... Enjoy this trip, because damn you deserve it.
I really liked what you said about not celebrating the numbers or the outcome but to celebraite your good actions. Like I helped out a friend today, I'm awesome! Or I tried really hard today on my paper. I'm going to keep that in mind from now one. It kind of sounds like the key to happiness!? I feel so inspired by you, good luck always!
Thank you so much for clearing all the doubts related to Patreon. I eventually want to start a Patreon. Was too scared and nervous about it though. Now after watching this video I feel positive. And I'm so happy you get to go to Japan. Can't wait for you to share your experience with us. Hope you have a great time! 😇💕
I'm extremely camera shy and would prefer to stay more disconnected from the internet (which explains my patchy presence on social media), but at the same time understanding that it's something I must look into if I want to take advantage of these wonderful tools to build an audience for my work. So thanks for making this video, Fran, it was really helpful :)
Fran te sigo hace un tiempo y tus videos me han motivado mucho para salir al mundo. Solo espero superar los miedos e inseguridades! ♥ un abrazo desde Uruguay
Thank you so much for doing this video. I am where you were when you decided to start your patreon and all your insight has been extremely helpful and eye-opening. It's scary to trust in yourself as an artists, asking for help and praying that people appreciate the work that you do, but i think you've given me enough of a nudge to go for it. It's great too that i stumbled onto your channel at the right moment :) Keep on inspiring!
Hi Fran! Just wanted to say I absolutely adore your artwork and your videos. You're so inspiring and encouraging, and it's fantastic to see how far you've come in pursuing your passion. My sister is also a huge fan and she's literally flying to Japan right now! You actually played a huge part in helping her find the confidence to open up her own etsy shop so a side thank you to you! If your paths cross, she will certainly say hello! xx
You know what I love about your vlogs? I love that you tells you how much you struggled together to make it work and how brave you both are finding ways to make it all work 🤗 Inspiring
I’ve been thinking about doing a Patreon, you answered a lot of my questions about it so thank you! I love the witchy bundle AND your trip sounds amazing!
You always give me the answer to my questions. I was just thinking about "how to Patreon". My dream has always been to be an illustrator/painter and the information you post is super duper useful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🤗
Thank you so so so much for this Fran, I can relate to this soooo much. I am a freelance graphic designer/illustrator and most of the time im super broke but I love doing arts and designs. I (a tiny soul) am definitely support you as much as I can, I love your art and your youtube contents, so please keep on inspiring people and do stuff that you love. You dont know how much you inspired me! Thank you and thank you.
Fran, I'm not an illustrator (not professionaly, I draw for myself, I'm a writer anyway), but everything you say is such an inspiration for my _entire life_! We're the same age and I feel so grateful for your videos and words! I never comment on any video, but I'm always following you anywhere and I just want you to know that. Please, keep inspiring us just by being yourself :) Thank you!
I supported you on patreon but because you give me hope and so much motivation to keep working on my artistic pieces. It's like i feel i have a debt with you and i want to see you happy and that makes me happy too.
Hey Fran! I think it would be awesome if you would make a video about what it was like in art school and what it was like being a student and finding what you're passionate about. Thank you so much for the videos!
I cried almost the entire time watching this video 😂lol don't worry it was a good cry. I am so happy for you and I can not WAIT to see the footage of Japan 😱😍again so happy for you and Ed, you're gunna have such a kick ass time bah! 💃🏽thanks for sharing your heart as always 😊👍🏾
I understand everything you said! I am struggling myself and finally just sucked up my pride and opened my own Patreon and it's a little confusing but I subbed to you. You seem like a really great hearted person! Much love to your channel!
Thank you so much for sharing Fran! You are my YT inspiration 💖 I am busy with bazaars right now but come January I will double down with my content :)
Just want to say, I think cross-promoting your patreon on your youtube is a GOOD thing and I (personally) would be proud! Your followers have free will to ignore your ads, and so long you are genuine about promotions I don't think it's shady at all! Actually, I think your value comes from the work you do as a whole, and if Patreon is part of your growth, then so be it. Thank you for all that you share, Fran!
Your videos are always so casual/relaxing and inspirational! ♥️ so many great advices not just for Patron but for Social Media in general, thanks a loooot! P.S: Fran please, stop recommending books. I can't keep up and my library is about to explode 😂😂😂
I had a Patreon for a bit last year, but it just didn't make sense to me to keep it up, because I only had one patron and a couple of hundred followers on my social media accounts. I feel like it really only makes sense if you have a couple thousand followers at least. Your dedication is very inspiring. I've also read The Art of Asking. Thanks for all your hard work :)
It would be so cool if you did did vlogs again through Christmas! I absolutely loved those vids. 💕 Keep up the great work Fran you always inspire me and make me smile!
Fran eres una persona mega inspiradora! Es genial ver lo mucho que haz crecido y lo mucho que haz logrado. Gracias infinitas por todo lo que entregas en tus vídeos, siempre es un agrado ver tus vídeos. Gracias totales! Qué su viaje a Japón sea magnífico! Ojalá puedan compartir algo de su experiencia allá! Saludos!
Aaah I'm so glad you get to come to Japan! I moved to Tokyo a few months ago and I absolutely love it!! You're going to adore the Ghibli museum. It's so, so magical. And suburb it's in/near, Kichijoji, is absolutely lovely. Are you doing a travel journal for this trip? xx
Ohhh! Me hiciste emocionar :___) gracias por un video tan sincero, por emocionarte y compartir con nosotros tanto... Muchas, muchas gracias por todo y enhorabuena por lograr metas y celabrarlas. Disfruta mucho en Japón ¡Qué ganas de ver tu maleta! Un abrazo y feliz semana
Muchas gracias Fran por abrirte y decirnos todo esto!! Como siempre, termino cada video con buen ánimo, digiriendo lo aprendido y viendo qué puedo incorporar de inmediato a mi proyecto. Cuando hablaste de la renta casi se me salen los ojos!!! (pensé: y yo sufriendo acá por nada). Creo que mucho es la actitud, la honestidad y ese profesionalismo que le inyectas a cada video. Desde que empecé con Patreon y encontré tu cuenta y luego tu canal, en definitiva tu proyecto ha sido y sigue siendo mi modelo a seguir. Te agradezco que hayas hablado de números!!! Si bien mucha gente no les presta la debida importancia, hacen la diferencia entre que un negocio, no sólo una cuenta de Patreon, funcione o no y a veces escuchar a alguien que seguimos hablar al respecto puede dar mucha idea. Me encantó todo, la honestidad, los números, la apertura y los consejos sobre recompensas. Que disfruten mucho su viaje!! Saludos desde Guadalajara, México. ;)
TY Fran! I've considered Patreon, but as you had mentioned.Probably need to develop more of a following. Have a wonderful trip to Japan. Excited to see your content from your journey! Big Huggs!!!
I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR VIDEO ON PATREON. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED TO ME MANY TIMES TO START A PATREON ACCT. WHILE IT MAKES ME TO FEEL GOOD THAT PEOPLE THINK ENOUGH ABOUT ME, I KNOW HOW TO DO MANY ARTISTIC THINGS, AND COME AT ALL I DO AS JUST ME, A NON PROFESSIONAL, HOPING TO INSPIRE REGULAR PEOPLE INTO ART & CREATIVITY. YOUR VIDEO REALLY HELPED ME TO SEE I DO NOT NEED TO BE A CELEBRITY FROM THE GET GO. ANYWAY, IN SHORT YOUR HONESTY IS A SINCERE INSPIRATION TO ME, :-)
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with us. Such a helpful video of everyone thinking about Patreon... I also cannot get over the fact you cursed while saying the sweetest thank you :D
Thank you for sharing. I am just starting to create an account and this has helped a lot. I must add if I may, you have stunning hand writing. One does not see that nowadays with the computer generation. I wish you all the best with your channels.
Fran, primero que todo te envió saludos desde México! No tiene mucho que te encontré por casualidad en Instagram y desde entonces he estado viendo tus videos, quiero agradecerte por hacerlos son realmente inspiradores y quería compartirte que tenía precisamente esa concepción acerca de los ilustradores que he seguido y utilizan Patreon; y precisamente hace unos días mientras veía compulsivamente tus videos me quitaste esa idea. Y es porque eres tan agradecida y generosa, con este video terminaste de comprobarlo Así que en realidad mi comentario es como agradecimiento, gracias por inyectar ese coraje, inspiración, etc a todas las personas que vemos lo que haces! Les deseo a ti y a Ed mucha suerte y felicidad en su viaje a Japón! No puedo esperar para ver sus fotos y videos y escuchar sus experiencias Y una vez más gracias :D
