Starting an Art Career in 2020 from NOTHING - $0 TO $100K/YEAR!

What other questions do you have about growing a successful art career? 🥰💕 I hope you guys enjoy the video!

I think it's important to note that 5 years ago there was a lot less competition on YouTube for artists, so growing your audience was easier.

Funny to see your video on a moment when I'm drawing and painting every single day, despite being an almost 40yo factory worker in Japan (which allowed me to buy a lot of the colored pencils and papers I would only dream in Brazil). And the last week I've made a drawing of a beautiful cat I found on Instagram and tagged the photographer,, now the owners of my model want me to send the drawing to Europe. Might be the second drawing I sell in a whole life of drawing for fun, but studying hard as if it was my main career. Love your videos and you art. So inspiring. Love from Japan.

Ah kirsty I remember the early days, how you worked hard in your bedroom, not much room to work with but you made it work with the tools you had. You deserve your success you've achieved, as you worked so hard, and still you keep amazing me on how well your doing, you have fantastic business sense too, always coming up with new ideas. Proud of you sweetheart 🥰😘😘

I've been thinking about this for the past two months. The world is telling me something haha

I've been trying to start my art career for more than 2 years. I draw everyday, keep improving and I feel stuck. Its taken me 2 years to get to 65 followers on Instagram and have barely made any sales. People always say it takes time. But it's really discouraging when you see others get success 3x faster.

I love this channel so much. You are providing so much information for free. I learned drawing through your videos (still improving) and now I'm gonna learn how to make a little side-income from it (maybe even more). I'm still in school but honestly: The first thing I will do once I receive my first payment (in about half a year) I will subscribe to your patreon (and to skillshare but that's unimportant to this). Please keep up providing quality information for free, it is a great help for us people who can't afford art school.

Thank you so much for posting this video Kirsty! I am so grateful for all of the helpful videos you create on YouTube. I love your channel and you are so inspirational to not only me but so many other artists. I have been struggling growing my art business and holding down other multiple jobs at the same time. It's been so disheartening at times and I've nearly given up SO many times, but I've kept pushing through and I'm finally seeing results! I'm hoping that with time, developing my skills, and continuing to grow I may one day be really successful with my business. You give me so much hope that this can be possible 💜💜

this is actually really motivating, thanks!

Thank for this video! It's extremely encouraging, and I love how you really just want to encourage people to stretch out and share. You are the bomb!

I love your use of both the watercolor and pencils, this looks so lovely! And thank you so much for all the advice for creating a business. This is exactly what I’ve needed. ❤️

I was so afraid to start my youtube channel for intricate paper cutting art and was contemplating to start it since forever..thanks for your guidance and I will do use whatever I have to start my channel..Love from India..🙏❤️

I felt like this was really genuine and well-presented advice that came from the heart. I can tell you want to help your audience and have their best interests in mind which makes me love you so much <3

Thanks Kirsty for the information. It's really informative for the artist who are starting out.

Thank you so much for all that you do!! You are the first art channel that I subscribed to..I was first attracted to your art, I subscribed when I heard your accent, and I stayed for your knowledge and wisdom in business. I just love it all!! ❤️

Great video and wonderful tips. And of course, a BEAUTIFUL painting! Well done Kirsty and congratulations on your success. ♥

Thank you a lot for sharing your experience! It's like having someone taking your hand and showing you how everything works. It makes it much easier for us beginners who want to get started.

Ahhh I love this, Kirsty, thank you so much for posting this. I've been so inspired by all of your videos to start my own YouTube journey and improve my art. I'm super excited. ♥ This was really helpful.

Kirsty - I love to see your parents' comments on your videos. It's so sweet, and I'm sure their encouragement means the world to you.

Thank you so much for your tips. They inspired me to continue my youtube channel. Since I haven’t posted in a while. Your one also one of my favorite artist on youtube. Would be cool to see you go through your old artworks. Much love to you 💜