The secret to becoming a successful artist. Quit doing what all the starving artists are doing. 

That is so sad... but true for some families... no excuse for friends though, since you choose your friends

Right

Nothing Zoloft cant fix😂😂😂

Truth. Also having friends that want to support us vs having friends that can financially support us is 2 different things

@@kristirose4236 😊👍

Exactly :) artists just have to remember that copying another artists paintings is only allowed for learning purposes and for enjoyment... if they try to sell that work or claim it as their own then they can run afoul of copyright legislation.

Thanks Sean 😁💪🙏

That's how I eventually came to feel about portraits

so Exciting 🤗Good luck this weekend!

Thanks so much Wendy 😊 glad u have found my content helpful 👍

You need to it all.

Glad you found it helpful 😊👍

Thanks so much

Glad you found it helpful 😊👍

Exactly :)

I can come up with bad Monets as well :))

You gotta follow your passion 😊👍

thanks for the comment.... but I am not a professional "video editor" I am a professional artist and trying to share my knowledge with other aspiring artists... professional video creators are not my target audience 🙂

Oh I know! I didn’t think you produced this video it was the interviewer who did. I’m just saying his video was distracting. But yeah I paint too.. so I am your audience. Video is my day job. Keep up the great work!

@@timdanyo898 🙂

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@@timpackerfinearts thank you for taking the time to reply. All the best to you.🤗

You need to find a way to get your art in front of a qualified audience. It doesn’t matter how good the art is… if you are not getting it in front of people who can afford it then you won’t get any sales

so its ok for RU-vid to put ads for other peoples products on my videos... but its not ok for me to promote my own courses after giving amazing value? Please🤔

​@timpackerfinearts its the click bait way you've done it. Self promotion is fine. Receiving feed back badly is a bit suspect though. I had the same reaction halfway through your video. Now I don't want your product or the desire to look through your back catalogue of videos.

@@aaronash58 that is certainly your perogative... but the greatest products in the world don't get to the people who could actually benefit from them without effective marketing. While you might not like it... I have thousands of satisfied students who have benefited from my course. Have a Nice day🙂

My pleasure 😊👍

What you are talking about… I refer to as passion… which is love of the thing paired with an obsessive desire to master everything about it 😊👍

agree, talent is where you just paint with no tuition or practice and it turns out nice . or if you are musical you start of playing a cheapo guitar and dont have lessons but get the hang of it quite easily

This just sounds to me like an excuse to stop trying.

@@Makyui No it doesn't. It just means that some people have to work harder, that's all. But of cause, you could use everything as an excuse if you wanted to.

Thank you… you too😊👍🙏

Then you would need to either get friends or family to help or hire someone👍

I do my shows alone, and it's totally worth renting from a company who sets up the tent for you and takes it down when the show is over. Costs a little more than $100, and you just walk into your tent that's ready to go, and walk away when you're done. Putting up the displays takes me a while so I get there a couple of hours before the show. Otherwise, I could get friends or family, or hire a helper.

Thank you

thanks for the comment :)

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I would recommend that you start with my colour and composition course for $69 ( there is a link in the description) and then to take advantage of the winter Paintalong course for just $29 at the time of purchase😊👍

I think either oils or acrylic are fine but by craft paints do you mean lower quality paints. If so I would not use them. Try to stick to higher quality paints. The cheaper ones don’t have the same colour intensity plus they tend to fade much more quickly 👍😊

@@timpackerfinearts Thank you.

You are talking about historic artists. I am talking to artists who are currently trying to make a living from their art. That’s a very different situation 😊👍

@@timpackerfinearts People who REALLY make money in the art world still work the same way/Especially in commercial art

my pleasure

Yes… Composition applies to every painting medium 😊👍

@@michaelmcgrath9653 love to hear that ❤️👍

I know 🙄

No galleries in France?

@@blackvirgo09 Sad but true. The government made it easy for artists to run their own galleries, charging them at a much lower tax rate, thinking they were doing a good thing. But what it meant was that top galleries pretty much went into the more lucrative business of selling the work of famous old dead artists. I’ve been in many artist-run galleries but it’s quite difficult to find space that’s not crazy expensive. We have a group that has shows at a local presbytère that we rent for two months each summer. I’ve sold several paintings there but after cancer surgery and chemo, I simply don't have the physical energy to do it any more. And everything sort of fell apart during the Covid lock down. So I’m not sure I’ll ever be participating any more.

@@21ruevictorhugo its certainly not easy, no matter where an artist lives. I would investigate current artists who are successful in your country and find out how they got there and then model your plans after that.

@@timpackerfinearts I live in a very rural,area, so there’s very few artists to meet and I know them all. The town I,live in has a population of 165, and the 'big town' nearby has 2200 people. My large local city is Bergerac, with about 31,000. When I lived in Massachusetts the 'small' town I lived in had 30,000 people. 🤣

@@21ruevictorhugo the reality of becoming a successful artist is that you do need to get your art in front of people. That can be a challenge in your circumstances ... but there is also social media that can reach people any where in the world. In the end though all of our choices affect the probability of our success. For example... If my dream was to be a professional golfer and make it to the PGA tour but I lived in Alaska. I would have to decide which was more important to me... Living in Alaska? or becoming a professional golfer? because it would be very unlikely I could do both. You may need to ask yourself the same question. Which is more important? Remaining where you currently live? or becoming a successful artist?

No… I got 60% and I did not frame it… my material costs were about $50 and the gallery paid for the space, heated the space, insured the space prompted my work and brought in the client … I also sell directly to clients in person and on line… but commercial galleries can also be an important pillar in multiple income streams for artists… the fact that you don’t know this just reveals your lack of understanding of everything that goes into a very successful career😊👍

@@timpackerfinearts Is this in some country like US? Here in Finland you routinely have to pay rent for the gallery space (2k+€/month) and the gallery still takes a provision (30-50%). You do the hanging yourself, you ship your work to and from the gallery, and you have to do the promotion yourself. Then the art sale has VAT (10% or 24.5% depending on the medium), you have to pay necessary pension contributions (something like 15%) and then income tax (20%-50%). To top it off, none of the galleries ever sell anything. Ever. You just have to do this so you can apply for grants and show them that you have solo shows.

@@adisaikkonen wow... that sounds horrible. I live in Canada. We do not pay to show in a good commercial gallery, they do the promotion and my galleries sell lots of my work. What you are talking about sounds like what we call "Vanity Galleries" her in Canada. Where anyone can show their work but they pay for the privilege.

ooooh its a mystery😉

@@timpackerfinearts 😂

No… it is the quality of the art. It doesn’t matter how many people you know… if people don’t want to buy an artists work nothing else matters. I have been the top selling artist in commercial galleries, art festivals and have a huge list of private clients. None of those people involved “knew” me before they saw my art… the art is what made them want to get to know me.

@@timpackerfinearts Basquiat would not have made it coming up through the ranks, as just one example. Im not talking about people without interesting art, just that marketing matters, & the art world is not that different than the music industry. If u r not promoted by the right people, u may never get seen or supported by those who create the intrigue. Same with art markets or the plein air circuit, there’s a lot of networking that can either elevate a talented artist or bury them below the more socially attractive players. Of course it can vary case by case, we r just speaking in larger generalities. Both of our opinions r anecdotal.

@@friedricengravy6646 I agree that some artists have achieved fame and fortune purely because of being promoted by people with influence… and many of those artist produced only moderately competent art. If an artist is only producing moderately competent art… then you are right… the only way they will be successful is if they get “picked” by the right people with influence. But if an artist consistently produces great work that the public loves then they don’t need that type of influence. My philosophy is to focus on mastering the skills and concepts and pushing one’s creativity until you are consistently creating great art. That leaves the artist in control of their destiny and not dependent on being “picked” by one person😊👍

@@timpackerfineartsquality is the prerequisite. Who you know and your network is the path to success.

@@Nerfherder-oo7iv yep… quality is number one…

I have paid a lot of taxes 😉

A bit before my time (1920's-onward?). But from what I've heard Charles Atlas was top of his field - an icon.

@@loredanalinden1958 I'll take the comparison :)

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Festivals are not just for Kitsch… I have had numerous festivals where I have had sales in excess of 20k.

@@timpackerfinearts Kitsch has nothing to do with sales

@@19mduffy I fussed one person’ kitsch is another person’ art😉

@@timpackerfinearts Google is your friend.

It is actually easier to make a living painting portraits... I did that for a number of years before turning to landscapes 👍

@@timpackerfinearts That's reassuring to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience with us - always appreciated - :) Happy painting to you all.

@@amber588 happy painting... right backatchya ☺

Yes it is probably a good idea to work another job or even a part time job until you start making regular sales of your work.

its called building curiosity... unfortunately something that is necessary to stop the scroll and get people to continue watching... If you are serious about becoming a successful artist there is a ton of great information there.

When I heard that I smiled and said, "well done, nice hook to get people watching" I got it. 😊

Is that because you have sold so many or haven't sold one yet? :)

It is dependent on the current economy… but I would say prices are higher here

@@timpackerfinearts Yes, I believe your taxes are lower too like in the UK. We are taxed highly (24% + 18%+ not able to deduct my supplies as I’m on a simplified tax system and if in a gallery , they are around 30% to 60% …. In some situations you lose money ! ) However , when it’s a passion ….. you continue …. And keep a day job lol. One day 🤞

@@alisongaffynebergoend1770 👍😊

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I’ll take the Comparison😊👍 But I have been painting in this style for over 20 years 👍

@@timpackerfinearts i see what you did here. :)

I have never heard that before😉

@@timpackerfinearts 😘

The most successful are great at creating great work with a unique voice that resonates with the public as well as being great at business. Put those two together and you have a winning combination.

Not sure what you mean 🤔

My travels helped me to sell art around the world,,new links,,,new destinations,new chances,,,

@@sukhpreetsinghartist6080 makes sense :)

That is all fine and good if you paint as a "hobby" but if you want to make it your profession and support yourself by the sale of your art... that is strategy is very unlikely to result in a successful career. The key to that is to develop the skills and find a unique voice so that you can paint work that both you and the public love👍

Rude

Well… the guys are pro podcasters and content creators…. So I just went with the flow😊

@@timpackerfinearts I suspected that the microphones were there to look like a joe Rogan podcast, bit do your own thing and make it look relaxed and natural 😀

@@BrandonWorkshop but… it does have over 30,000 views and 1,000 likes. Just saying …😉

“Hey you know those top of the line podcasting mics that provide crystal clear audio? Why would you do that, they’re silly”- what a way to take a sip of hater-ade

@@amedeomodigliani4389 I'm not hating, I'm giving feedback. There are plenty if other ways to pick up high quality audio. They are clearly in a nicely presented environment for the visuals. Why not get rid of those bulky mic's to polish it off

😂😂😂 I’m a Heinz 57 varieties😉 English, Ukrainian, Polish , Scandinavian 😁

Wow that’s some real bitterness… but you are absolutely wrong… the vast majority of working artists start out selling their work at art festivals… if they become successful they often migrate to commercial galleries or create an online presence that allows them to deal directly with clients . I know many artists who do six figures in sales every year… None of them sell in Vegas or hotel chains. Hotels are notorious for buying cheap art that is mass produced and banal. Which is why serious artists who want to get good prices for their work should not even think of trying to sell their work there.

@@timpackerfinearts Not bitter. Retired.

@@dsmith9572 Retired AND bitter...

I am a musician and what you said is 100% true. This video is bs

​@hatebreeder999 no. You're just not unique. Lots of people making it outside of pop. Look at djent.

You need to work on your mindset 😊👍

@@timpackerfinearts just dont watch anymore of your videos

@@joanBreen You would rather follow your own negative mindset instead of learning from an experienced and successful artist who has achieved it. It is called learning from a role model. Ok. I wish you the best.

No… I would be making more money if I had just stayed focused on painting… and it doesn’t matter if “you” like my paintings or any other individual likes my paintings. It matters if “enough” people love my work or any other artist’s work. 👍😊

@@timpackerfinearts I agree. It is just to have enough people like your work. I personally hate artists like Rothko. He couldn't paint well or sell his early art, but he started painting squares of color. Enough people started to see and buy his art and he is now in the large museums. I don't like your paintings (looking at them on the video since I haven't seen them in real life). I am sure there is a market for them. I have seen similar art mass produced for Target and decorator stores where people buy art that matches the color of the couch and drapes. You may have had success, good for you. If you want to honestly help artists that is commendable and I wish you the best.

I already have hundreds of videos for free on RU-vid . Your logic is incredibly flawed. Steven Spielberg has made millions of dollars directing movies. Do you see him offering courses on directing for free?

@@timpackerfineartsyeah may be, did only watch this one, nothing new to me, and If it weren't for the attention grabbing thumbnail promise wouldn't have been bothered and moved on.

@@chaitai2533 I have a question for you… if all of this stuff is old hat to you… you must have implemented it already and you are making several hundred thousand dollars a year from your art. Yes? or No?

@@timpackerfinearts i can make a decent living of it, yes. But really, -if applying these "secrets" is the sole determinator, a lot more of my partly very talented artist friends from university would share the fortunate position you and i am in. Its not that easy. And - Getting to be a freaking millionaire with painting works for like 0,2% of artists. i am impressed if you are one of them i admit.

@@chaitai2533 it al comes down to skills character traits and beliefs… all of which can be improved upon. Score highly in all 3 and success is virtually guaranteed … score low in just one and failure is guaranteed… and that is the topic of me next video😊👍

I keep my religious beliefs to myself :)

@@timpackerfineartsso….no. Lol.

@@donitafichter8298 that doesn’t mean no. It means that it has no baring on what is being shared here. I am a very dedicated Christian and I never ask someone that. That is not my business but between them and God.

@@gaylamassey6637 Sorry, I disagree. While I don’t necessarily understand why the question was originally asked, true followers of Christ will stand for Him at any time when asked. A Christ follower can give a simple response, yes or no, with no need for preaching, but a clear and unafraid answer to stand for Him. If a true Christian is asked, one has an opportunity to stand for Christ whether or not the asking person “should or shouldn’t” ask the question. That statement itself is very worldly. What are you (anyone that is) afraid of by answering? That you might be seen a certain way by the world, or that it could negatively affect your acceptance, in this case, as an artist? Sales? Self concern and “protection” from non believers over love of Christ? As Christians maybe we gotta stop making excuses and standing behind “I keep my religious beliefs to myself”. It’s definitely easier on the surface, I agree, but, boiling it down… you must examine your true motives for deciding not to share your beliefs if indeed you actually believe. We have to answer to Him in the end, not viewers, not, in this case, potential art buyers who may be offended by our Christian standing. So…..Praying for strength for believers to stand for Christ even if it costs us in this upside down world.

I too am a born again Christian ( actually, there isn't any other type of Christian. You are 'born again' as soon as you make Jesus your LORD and Saviour) and as a true Christian, you never miss an opportunity to tell someone and the world that you're a Christian PERIOD. Jesus is worth more to me than any amount of money I could ever earn from my art. And believe me, I would Llllllloooove to earn money from my art😅❤❤❤

@@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.

@@timpackerfinearts there are no magic answers for selling art

@@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😂😂😂😂