Become an Artist - My story | Katie Jobling Art

I get a lot of questions about how to start in the 'art world', here's some tips that I have learnt along the way. I hope they inspire you to show your work more openly online. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

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[earthchildmarket]

Lots of good tips here! I'm just starting out selling my art. Mostly watercolor prints and originals right now. I kind of bounce around with subjects and styles. I do it because it's my passion and I'm not worried about becoming rich off of it. As long as I can create and pay my bills I'm good.

[jen_mcintyre]

I've only just started. I've always loved art but I never thought I would ever be good at it. I started a few sketches last week and people close to me like friends and family, love them. I want to start painting, I would love to create something beautiful and have it go out in the world and brighten up someone's life. I don't know if I'll ever be good enough to make a career out of it, I would also feel scared and for lack of a better term, embarrassed I guess to ask money for anything I end up creating.. But I do hope to continue enjoying the process and just getting better as I go along. I've watched most of your tutorials and just love the way you approach each piece, it's like each one has a special meaning to you and that's amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing with us. x

[lauraferris]

Thank you! I enjoy meeting you and have learned already a bit about where to start. I have always shed away from being a pro artist as a solo income because it is so intimidating, and has always sounded hard to make realistic. But I appreciate your go-for-it attitude and I can see it being actually possible for myself because you are sharing your journey. Wishing you many blessings!

[jennifernavarro]

I'm a beginner at 67, love your work it inspires me. The only down-put for me is SPEED PAINTING. Regards

[barbr]

Art is a brand new thing in my life. Just two months ago I bought some pencils and some paints and started playing. I have had a great time, ruined a lot of paper, a few canvases and run through my first complete tube of paint (titanium white of course). By reading a lot, watching the videos posted by yourself and some other artists, I have learned so much! I don't know if my work will ever be good enough to sell - that would be lovely of course- but the pleasure I take in the creation is intensely rewarding. Thank you for your generosity in posting tutorials from which absolute beginners such as myself can learn and gain confidence.

[nancyjanelawler]

Just discovered you! Where have I been?? Your work is alive and vibrant. Your Peony touches me in such an inspiring way. Haven't painted in 25 years and have picked it back up only a year ago. It's so encouraging to know the seed is still there, it just needed to be watered again!!!! Your sincerity as an artist comes through and watered my garden too!

[vannerr]

I'm so glad I stumbled on this channel! I'm trying to get back into art alongside my day job and hopefully make it into a small income stream in the future. Gonna binge watch the rest of your videos now, thank you for putting all the time and effort into sharing your wisdom here :)

[MyYarnRunnethOverByElla]

This was such an awesome post! I have been painting professionally for 15 years, but the marketing and selling of my work has always freaked me out. Thanks for this. It really got my head in the right direction.

[katbiv]

You are SUCH a breath of fresh air! I'm just starting to sell my paintings and your videos have helped me sooo much. I began posting my artwork on Facebook and got a positive response from so many people that it really encouraged me to do more with my painting. I truly enjoy all of your videos! So glad I ran across you!

[sheilahubbard]

I think that's awesome advice. Thank you for the encouragement !

[cindychambers]

You are so sweet.. I'm a young grandma and have only been painting for a few months but I don't think I'm half bad! Thanks for this info!

[TimPiggott]

I think it is wonderful how you have such supportive family. They must be very proud of you 😉

[ginasview]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out! So talented! Is this your natural hair color? It’s absolutely gorgeous on you! I don’t think you realize how beautiful God made you!

[Positive_Pepper]

This is my first time commenting on your videos, and I feel like I should after watching so many of them~ You've given me great advice about starting my own art career, and I'm really thankful to you~! Like you said, it'll take 2 + years before I am "where I want to be", and that's okay with me. You inspire me to keep going! Thank you, Katie!

[DarkisArt]

Thank u so much for all ur vids Katie. You're such an inspiration! Ur right about friendships, the ones who really love u will stick around.

[lunanorth]

thankyou for your positive creative voice. I am a professional artist and do struggle in my mind between the commercial route and the more personal route it was great to hear your courage in following your own path in art, well done.

[ClarePlantation]

I just wanted to say that I enjoy your channel so much! I've been looking and looking for well filmed, artsy videos for inspiration and pure entertainment and you match that to a "T". You are such a lovely person and your work is beautifully wonderful! Please, Please continue making more videos and keep up such amazing work! So glad I found your channel today!

[HeatherLeBas]

You are so adorable! Such a beautiful person on the inside and out. Just signed up to your email list. :) Keep up the great work!

[riemchenbiene]

I thaught I have to give up and than I saw your videos the pictures are soooo beautiful (you too)and you gave me inspiration .I only want to say THANKYOU!!!

[naomiwatson]

Please keep the videos coming ❤️ you’ve given me some great motivation and inspiration to put my creative hat back on. Your advice has been so valuable and actionable. Thanks Katie