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Its actually highly refreshing to have your authentic experience of being a fine artist. Too many RU-vid artists make it sound simple to sell $1000s worth of art yearly. Thanks for your humble honesty.
I literally had my first ever solo exhibition yesterday as I am writting. It was in a coffee shop. Many friends and acquaintances couldn't come. I sold no artwork. Yet I was super well accompanied and I could talk at length about my art with the people I love the most. I had time also to get to catch up with people I love. So it was a blast!
Absolutely! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you, seeing your amazing artwork and learning more about what inspires you. Your work is priceless and innovative. I wish I had the means to purchase several of your pieces. You are amazing. Please keep creating and sharing. You have inspired us and your impact is greater than you can imagine.
Of course it was worth it! You inspired many people my friend and that's why you shouldn't be hard on yourself. Continue doing what you love and don't stop.
Your fan-base is mostly online, try selling originals online and include shipping + insurance. The people willing to spend thousands want it to be an investment that at least keeps its value if not go up, I am not saying they don't appreciate the art of it as well. Keep your legacy going and I don't think you'll have an issue with the value of your work going up over time
You know what you made art for yourself Slew and that takes courage . People have forgotten what actual skill goes into it soo many big hugs and congratulations
The show in person was absolutely incredible!! The dedication and hard work you put into every single painting and video shines through. You are one of the most passionate people I've had the pleasure of meeting and this will be an event I'll never forget! You've done more in 10 years than people wish to do in a lifetime.
What a refreshingly optimistic outlook from a young man who's invested ten years of his life for zero tangible reward aside from happy times spent with his friends and "awareness ". The art market is and always has been a racket, without the right agents and representation its just an indulgent hobby for the externally funded. I wish you well in these times and hope you direct your undoubted energy and talent wisely.
On Tuesday I had someone circle back around from a solo show in 2022 to check the availability of a piece. They bought it - then explained to me it was their favorite painting of mine and have been thinking of it almost everyday since they saw it in person. This is not the first time it has happened. The things we do as artists have profound effects on people we cannot always see, and that's a lot of times the best part. It's always worth it if you are doing what you truly love. Congratulations on the show, and the book!
The success was all around as you were surrounded by friends, family and fans! Congratulations on your showing of all your accomplishments and using it for the GOOD 👍 SLEW OUT
Slew, I've been a fan of yours for years. Watched you evolve over the years. Honey you're living the dream. You've got this . I'm proud of you. You're kinda my hero.
Congratulations! I love your positivity & pro active way of being. Awesome work, super inspiring, you are clearly loved & valued by your family, friends, students & fans. Wishing you & Studio Slew every success!
I really appreciate how you document the entire process. You made it look achievable and it inspires me to paint. The amount of people involved in this Art Show really shows what friends and society are about.
As someone who has had an art show of my work back in the day, I can appreciate all the work involved - Bravo, your show looks terrific - fantastic, Slew. Awesome, Epic! 👀👏🏼👏🏼
11:50 "I don't know what I'm doing. But we're having fun." That could be my epitaph. Always the first sentence, on the rarer than I'd like good days the second as well.
100% worth it! I would have gone if I could've! Absolutely love your work! You inspire SO many people, including me, to continue our passion and keep creating our artwork. I actually just upped my Kickstarter pledge for your book to the $150 option and you have no idea how excited I am to receive it! Such a cool opportunity for you and it'll be so sweet to see 10 years of work put into one book. Congrats on the art show!
8:32 A real friend right there to be doing the important work painting the sides of the canvases. Ha, actually so glad to see this. It drives me nuts when I see just smudged finger-paint marks along the sides when a piece is hanging in a gallery.
You are brilliant! Such a force for excellence in art and goodness in the world. Your family and friends are obviously so proud of your guts & leadership. The money will come!
Is 'Success' defind by sales or the experience that is recorded and shared? If it is the latter then this whole experience in watching your channel in the lead up and the actual realities of the show gives a perspective that You suceeded far beyond the expectations of sales and that has to be considered 'REVOLUTIONARY' in a 'public spotlight' way! I get that a number of artists known and unknown would of had the same experiences with their Art shows however your experiences gives hope to simply just be in belief of one's own creativity. Plus, 'Studio Slew' is onto something big, it is going to revolutionize the way art is perceive in a more accessible way. Especially, for many who have not had opportunities like understanding the artist within themselves . What an Honour to witness an incredible Artist at work.
Another awesome video Sam!! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 I am truly amazed that none of your amazing pieces sold!! 🤯🤯🤷♂️🤯🤯 I would have loved to be there in person and have the cash to buy some of my favorite pieces you’ve created over the years!! It was a true pleasure getting to meet you and chit chat during the Artists in Wonderland event, and seeing how much work, heart, and love you put into this show was wonderful! ❤️🔥🫂🙏 May it, the book, and Studio Slew all thrive because of your amazing efforts!! Much love and respect from your Michigan Brother in Art!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🫂🙏🤞🔥🎯🤘🥷🤘
Congratulations on the show. The gallery looked amazing. It must have been nerve racking but you should be really happy with the outcome and a chance to show your wonderful art.
Next time someone asks me why artists "charge so much" for their art, I'm just going to show them this video... so much time, work, planning, money spent on merch, marketing, stickers, signs, framing, packaging, transportation, etc for a solo show, and you didn't sell anything... The cost of a painting is more than the sum of it's literal parts, it's everything else that lead up to the existence of that artwork, including the years of study and practicing the craft. Anyway.... going to continue watching now. LOL.
I agree! It is a lot of work. I live in Texas. Just starting and serious. Different and understand business. Business alone is VERY difficult and a TIME SUCK so you have to manage to even create work much less market. A book too! Done that… time and juggling to still have art is the reason but you still have to find time to be social. Rest up S Slew. You deserve it and I am saving this to show how much goes into this to others! Your art is amazing and the right collectors are out here. Just planning space to make a purchase. I suggest payment options through “Shop” so when the last payment hits you can ship. Hugs to you and all of your great friends! You are fortunate. ❤
Thank you for being so inspiring - I've mostly lurked over the years on this channel, but that doesn't mean I'm not watching and learning and being excited for you and your projects! Much love from the west side💛
Love you, SLEW! You are doing great work for the world, spreading the love and joy of making art. Hope you recover soon, but definitely take some time after this huge thing!!
I had a 2 man show up for 1.5 months. None of our paintings sold, I didnt expect them to, and I have a full time job to support my art and plenty of space for making and storing work, but its nice to know what you make is wanted by the general art buying public. I sold some older prints that basically paid for my hotel stay for the night of the reception. I just put that show in the art storage....had that depressing thought, am I just painting for art storage? Was this all worth it? I think in the end, YES. I put on a killer show, there was a great turn out, and I got to speak about my art to new people. I also learned some things, maybe I was pricing too high for my area, maybe I should have just pulled the trigger on new prints, and maybe the show was not scheduled in the best time, but that was out of my control. Just got to keep making work and applying this body of work into new places.
Looks like the exhibition is perfect. Prices in NY are on a completely different level than here in Slovakia. Either way, having an exhibition is a success, and I definitely need to organize one myself after all these years. I'm working on it. Best of luck to you! And every piece of work and exhibition is worth it when we're doing what we love.
As always a joy to hear you talk about art and your approach. Congratulations on the show and looking forward to being able to continue my own art journey with all things studio Slew. Till next time ☕️
I think many artist's lack the entrepreneurial spirit, and are not great risk takers, as you seem to be. Many of them with more cohesive and refined works hold themselves back, but here you are with work that's not even academic or conceptual in strength, and you're giving it a go. Positivity can surround you with "yes men" and perhaps you need someone to mentor you on your body of work, that can pull you back from both the business side and painting side, and help you become a painter.
Wow 🙈 everything you’re doing is so inspirational to me! I love your drive and motivation, even when you don’t fully know what you’re doing. It’s clear this is something you’re passionate about. Really great work. Trying to get on that level someday lol. Congratulations Slew!
Painted my whole life and think is such a inspirations to see a young man like you lift off like this and have RU-vid as a awesome media to help with this. Think you gathering with kiptoe, smoe nova, and all the others was so cool to follow. Best from Denmark 🇩🇰 and the best to the growths of the studio. Mickey
Amazing Slew, so happy for you! Looks like an amazing show with a great turnout, well deserved. Can’t wait to ship all your leftover goods for you! So much love for you Slew!
That was awesome Slew! You’re a sick artist and a great dude! It’s been fun watching your creativity and progression all these years! Have a beautiful weekend rest up
🎉🎉🎉🎉 I agree! It is a lot of work. I live in Texas. Just starting and serious. Different and understand business. Business alone is VERY difficult and a TIME SUCK so you have to manage to even create work much less market. A book too! Done that… time and juggling to still have art is the reason but you still have to find time to be social. Rest up S Slew. You deserve it and I am saving this to show how much goes into this to others! Your art is amazing and the right collectors are out here. Just planning space to make a purchase. I suggest payment options through “Shop” so when the last payment hits you can ship. Hugs to you and all of your great friends! You are fortunate.
No worries about prices...you need to know how much You are worth......i am just at the beginning to start eventually yt channel and i know it will not going to be easy...you inspire people brooo
I really think the prices were super fine for the size, hours, materials, etc. It's just that the people around there were not the target market. And as he explained his goal was to bring awareness into the fundraising.
@@cloudsofsunset7323 i totally understand what Slew was saying and i belive that sell could just make an exra money for His project...i am aware that it was more about show and presentation then selling...
I was so excited to see you'd posted about the show. was thinking about you the day of. it looks like it was a great success. I loved seeing how everyone came together, did what they do best to make the day the best, and it was! i love the human spirit and how it celebrates other humans. all of them. this time it was studio slew and your efforts to enlighten and nurture other artists. well done.
Isn't this man the owner of studio slew? If the proceeds from the merch sold are going to the company selling the merch (regular business functioning), isn't it disingenuous to say the profits are being donated? It's fair to say the profit might be reinvested in the company but idk I know I am nitpicking here
I don’t think so the schools a separate entity from him. He’s an independent artist on top of building a school where other artists can go to learn. I have a hard time seeing how this would be disingenuous when his whole motive of starting a school is to give back to his community and fellow artists who desire to learn. He believes himself capable of providing this service FOR others which is why I don’t see there being a problem with it being titled as a donation. We need artists like him out there. Would we have thought twice if it was a larger institution asking for donations?
If your organization is a 5013 C non-profit charity then everything that you make is part of the nonprofit charity. If you do not have a 5013 C then you are a private business it is that simple . I work for a global nonprofit so I know of what I speak
@@dgrizzley I think that his studio is a non-profit organisation though, not a charity. It's hard to know the specifics of this particular situation, but whether or not he is technically donating profits from merchandise is somewhat irrelevant when the money either way winds up as revenue for an organisation he presumably has sole control over. The money could be used for anything, including paying himself a salary. I'm not saying I doubt his intentions, but it seems strange to phrase it as if he will be donating the profit when he is essentially giving the money to himself.
People love realism. People buy realism. We need to stop thinking that modern art or abstract art sells. No, it doesn't sell. Another important factor is the price. If no one knows you (RU-vid is an educational platform, not a marketplace), it’s unlikely that someone will buy your painting for a high price. If you want $1,000, you could price two paintings at $500 each or offer a discount on both. That's how business works. Many artists exaggerate their own worth and believe they should be valued at $10,000 or more. You need to be very good at realism. Your themes should be original, rather than creating banal works or things that only you understand. There’s no formula for success, but when you’re starting out, you should begin with low prices and gradually increase them as you gain recognition among a wider audience. Just because you have projects, or your paintings have been in London and back; just because you created them during a period of depression or joy, does not add value to the painting or raise the price. To succeed, you need to know exactly where you stand in the art world (amateur, student, professional) and start building your business from there. Messy or scribbled works don’t sell. Maybe for $100. Buyers want you to be really, really good at what you do. And if you’re an amateur or a doodler, having connections won't help.
I’m so drawn to the Medusa in the mirror piece. Incredible video. Just found your channel and I think I’m gonna get into painting and the arts because of it. If only I lived in New York!
Absolutely awesome! I am so proud of you. All the effort you put into your art show will definitely pay off. You also have great friends! Fantastic job!!
Behold! Your journey is nothing short of legendary! 🌟 Your relentless drive and unwavering motivation, even in the face of uncertainty, are truly awe-inspiring. It’s evident that your passion fuels every step you take. Your exhibition was a little bit too far away for me tho, cause I live in Finland Aynywayz, Bravo, Slew! 🏆✨
Very inspiring sir! 🙌 been watching since the start it’s so dope to see how far you’ve come man! Especially in such a large city your glow up is a work of art!! ❤
Sick show brother, sooo much work for a two day pop-up, wow! Glad to see you guys kicking it out there! And man, the vinyl letters can be such a pain 😂 Now get some rest.
Hullo SLEW, I am just so impressed with your work and I will say that no matter how many or how long you have an “opening” you are going to be anxious! If you are so relaxed that you are not? Well you have done something wrong! So glad that you are continuing to move forward with this amazing Studio SLEW! I believe you to be an amazing artist and an inspirational young man. I am proud to be a small part of your glorious experiment and I believe that you are a success!
Just wanted to say that watching you these last few months has really brought back my inspiration to draw again. So thank you. Oh and also you do some really dope paintings!
Hullo Sam, I enjoyed watching this video. I do wish you had done a”virtual tour” that you could post online. You can take advantage of the space over time as a showcase for your studio as well as a record of your art. Perhaps you have enough footage of the artworks hanging to create that virtual tour video? You are truly inspirational and an amazing person. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Hey slew, this is so great buddy, iv watched you and your channel the last few years now and would have loved to have come over to your exhibition, but I’m in the uk 🇬🇧 , one day when I do come over to the USA I’m coming to see ya mate. Brilliant job man you should feel so proud of what you have accomplished over the last ten years 😊 keep shinning buddy. Johnny b art x
So great to see so many people at the event, I do think you should have been more sensible with your pricing though, the best advertisement for your art is for it to be on show in people’s homes or businesses, to be talked about and examined. Did you manage to get any press coverage of the show? I’m really looking forward to getting the book and I’m so proud of you for smashing the goal 👍😊 the next best thing to being there ❤
Well from what I could see, it had to have been a successful showing. Personally, as I looked at some of your pieces, the prices were fair. It really comes down to the clientele, and that is where marketing comes into play. I loved your layout, and it seemed as if each piece got its place of honor. I too had a showing on the same day, which was one of three days. I normally do quite well at this particular show, but this year not so much. BUT, it was not all about the sales at that moment. It was getting more of my art style noticed, as well as hoping to pull in new commissions. I totally agree with you about “no rules” in what we as artists do. Oh there are people who try to implement rules for their sanity I suppose, but there are those out in the so called art world, that truly don’t know how artists think, and what motivates them. I think only artists can judge art knowledgeably, and have the inside scoop as to what makes an artist do what we do, and how we do it. It doesn’t matter if we want to paint fine art one day, and build legos the next. If that is what inspires us, then that is our process, and our right to do so. I do hope now you have time to wind down from this, and can get a moment to regroup for your next project. Btw, check your I G messages, I left a question under my art name, and am curious to the answer. 😊 take care!❤❤
Not selling will help push you to improve your work, which, for your prices in this market, are too high for most collectors of an unknown. Just a bit of advice, coming from long established artists I have talked to over the years about marketing and how to sell, for what its worth - Don't let your ego stand in the way, take advice from experienced artists and push yourself more. Always do the type of images you want to paint, just be aware that what you want to paint is not necessarily what people want to buy. Go to drawing sessions a few times a week, at least. (you need it, we all do). Stop painting yourself and ask friends to pose, costume or not. As an illustrator, I had dozens of great pro models pose for me for book cover reference, etc, and was always surprised that they were happy to take the last half hour for my fine art shots in costumes for future reference. Collectors won't look at your work as 'serious' if you keep painting yourself in simple settings, or swords or cartoony faces, etc. Your color is good and I bet, for your age, you can really improve if you do more serious work and push yourself, spend more time on a good piece, not try to knock out more mediocre work. And don't listen to youtube comments saying how good you are. Find some quality artists working today, contact them, get some advice and don't let your mind get wrapped up as to not selling, but move toward just doing better work. Hope you take these comments as intended.
Congratulations! Hoodies are not my thing but those are VERY sharp! The show looks great. Why did you set your prices so high? Did you kind of not really want to let go of your work?
Impressive feat of organisation, and no doubt a learning experience which will stand you in good stead for future shows. Do you plan to focus on the more classical/fantasy painting in the future, or to continue with the more graphic/graffiti art as well? One always hears advice that it is better to stick to a consistent, recognisable style and subject matter, for which one can become known, not that I ever followed this myself. Which style of art got you more interest and positive feedback? I prefer your more traditional looking pictures, personally, but the stylised graffiti ones are admittedly more distinctive.
I really admire the hard work and incredible effort you put into everything you do. Success is of course gauged in many ways and if not financially (yet) you are more than successful in so many other ways right now. Your energy and drive are truly inspiring.
I'm so curious about how the renting of space works. You're adding stickers and nails to walls, so is the wall reset part of the deal? It all looks awesome though. I can only really imagine the amount of work that has gone in (what we see and far beyond).
