As the release of my first book is coming up soon, I wanted to talk about how I actually started! Was my family supportive of my art path? How did I support myself financially? And what are the lessons I’ve learned along the way? I really hope this video will answer some of your questions!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Did your family support your art path?
2:46 When did you realize that art is your thing?
4:05 When did you commit to working on your art career?
5:36 How did you support yourself financially when you just started out?
8:00 Why did you start a YouTube channel?
9:50 Do you sometimes feel discouraged and want to give up? If so, how do you deal with it?
11:30 Should art be just a hobby?
13:00 Can someone having a different profession become an artist?
14:42 Is the progress slow or is it just me?
16:25 How do you manage your time?
19:00 Why watercolors?
21:40 My advice to everyone who wants to do something that is “unconventional”
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– How to NOT be a Starving Artist | Interview with Jenna Rainey https://youtu.be/QwMdKzyid2I
– How Her Art YouTube Channel Changed Her Life! | Interview with Makoccino https://youtu.be/C_WjJ5F6ipE
– Dealing with Self-Doubt as an Artist: How to Stay Confident and Keep Going https://youtu.be/3T2Qe84XM-k
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