Why My Art Career FAILED The First Time

I tried to launch an art career before I ever started to post on Youtube, but it failed. So did every other career path I tried before this one. In this video I want to talk about why most artists fail, why my first attempt at an art career failed, and what I'm doing differently.

In the end it all boils down to timing and effort. I was previously being pulled in too many directions and couldn’t choose which path to prioritize above everything else. Also, we’re celebrating two momentous occasions on the channel right now: my two year anniversary of posting on Youtube and celebrating hitting 30k subscribers!

You guys mean everything to me. I sincerely hope this video is useful for you all, I know my experience isn’t unique and that there are tons of us out there whose career paths haven’t been straight lines to success.

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[JJSmalls]

"The difference between the master and the novice is that the Master has failed more times than the novice has tried."

[christineeaton]

Art teacher here, I show your videos to my students when they are in doubt of career options. Thank you for making this content. You reach so many in such a gentle and genuine way❤️

[Melchy]

I've been thinking of starting an art channel myself. I also have failed at getting other types of art jobs. This video has made me feel better that I'm not alone in this.

[autumnatic]

Helping other artists reach their potential is making a positive difference in the world. Good job.

[giannat]

Everytime. EVERYTIME that I feel like quitting, I'll come back here and the warmth of your words will give me strenght to go on. Thank you for starting this channel.

[RottingGuts]

Notes:
Time and Money management is key✍️
Don't let people influence your path🤌✨
Be open to sudden change and being flexible because the world is crazy🤔
Be patient about learning and growing🌞
Reflecting on your past experiences and interests really helps with the present🔥
Don't be shy to challenge yourself but acknowledge when you're about to burnout and step back a bit 🫂 we got this

[yvonnemakesart]

Kelsey thank YOU for making these videos and inspiring other artists like myself to give this whole thing a shot. I think it's your total transparency about this stuff that makes it so relatable to others. A lot of people on youtube make it look like a flawless linear process of being successful, which can make it seem unattainable at first. But I think if you're a person who truly enjoys making art and finds fulfillment in doing so, this is a great place to share it and find other art nerds too! The potential is here for sure. And I agree with what you said about at least making a 1% improvement from video to video, because that 1% means you've learned something! Also HAPPY CHANNELVERSARY!! 💜🔥💯

[rolandotorres]

You are definitely making a positive impact on my life I am starting to feel alive now at 71
My outlook on My art is much more positive and you are opening up a new world for me.

[bedhead-studio]

This video made me cry. This was the push I needed to follow my dreams and work hard at what I want. I have an amazing opportunity right now to start anything I want and fear has been in my way. I have new hope.

[PB-yfor]

(Another comment 😂) I’m currently in that state of survival. Where it feels futile and ridiculous to choose to devote my time to art, but seeing that you didn’t give up fuels me with so much motivation. You are making a positive impact here with us! :-)

[nikitaiszard]

I know I’m seeing this a bit late, but thank you so much for making this video. Kept choking up because even though I think I’m a bit older, I related so much to you. I’ve started and stopped so many times and I’ve been my LEAST productive since the pandemic started. I can’t bring myself to finish or even start anything. You’ve given me some hope for the future, that maybe I can turn things around. Thank you for that.

[albina]

This honestly comes with great timimg. I was always drawn to creating art, drawing and over the last few years I only sat down every couple of months to draw, I felt like I was losing myself. Two weeks ago my relationship ended and that ignited my desire to draw again. Honestly, your video is giving me hope. Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[byonty]

thank you for this words, I now have a part time job but I really hate it, I studied animation, and getting a job in that field is really hard, but I need to earn some money. The idea of having a shop where I can sell whatever I create is growing in me everyday, I just wish I could be more determined right now, so, thanks again

[mypointillustrated]

Happy YouTube anniversary! You inspired me to post my first ever art video and that first step never would have happened without your videos so thank you!! Maybe I’ll make it as an artist someday because of it - who knows! Xx

[alainaalfaro]

I have to say that you have completed your mission in making a positive impact on the world. You inspire many with your channel, give artists hopes to accomplish their dreams. This is priceless and your experiences of your first trials and falls have made your story so relatable and able to speak to the lives of others. You are a great teacher and guide.

[aellefy]

Just hearing this makes me want to support you, youve come so far and thats so admirable. As someone who hasnt even begun to work yet, i get the feeling of being pulled in many different directions and not giving my all to one career path, which would ultimately probably not work out. So this information is very valuable and i thank you for sharing your experience!

[ThatPaintingLass]

I’m so glad you came up on my home page today.

I have been acrylic pouring for almost a year now and I am head over heels in love, do it and every single minute of my spare time and never want to stop. It first started out being self-care, to find something just for me, as I was feeling lost within myself when my children were three and one. now they are four and two, while the days are still very long, filled to the brim with doing everything for two other humans and being their chauffeur to every class and therapy and doctor‘s appointment and everything else… my personal time is very short i am only able to paint after they go to bed and I clean the house and then I skip sleep to stay up late to paint. I’m in a position now where I need this self-care hobby to turn into a full-time job.

I’ve been recording videos for months but have them piling up because I hate video editing, I know it will get better with practice but damn it’s hard. I don’t have a computer or the funds to buy one, I am filming and editing on my iPhone. I’ll have to upload from there too when I get there.

Today as I finished painting and started my cleanup I wanted to watch some thing to help pass the time. you came up on my home page and it’s the exact perfect timing to have an artist present a playlist that started with your 7K+ month of May to help guide me into making art my profession. So many things that you’ve said in the last few videos resonated deeply having somebody list it all out has helped ground me and gave me a to do list.

I’m the type of painter who batch makes paint and works through all of it until it’s gone that way I can take a few day brain clear break and then start again. However with the need to turn this into a full-time job, I knew that when I finished my painting today it would be the last one that I do before I dive in feet first and make this work as a job because I have no other choice.

You telling your story that paint pouring didn’t work for you as your first artist job broke my heart and was discouraging for a moment but I love it and I know I want to start my art profession here.

Anyway long story short is I wanted to say thank you for being encouragement that I really needed today I know it was the algorithm that placed your video in front of me but honestly it felt more like you handed it to me on a SilverPlatter. So thank you.

[camellia_rosa]

i found your channel fairly recently, your story is very inspiring and relatable for me and probably for many artists out there! thank you for being so transparent in all your videos, it's very helpful and motivational! i wish you all the best!

[himignicest]

Man, the emotion I felt from you when you were talking about chasing your many interests. I feel like we all want to be someone great and has a life worth talking about but at the end it isn't really a thing you can do and wasting your time trying to push so and still fail is a pretty depressing situation in itself, and I felt this so much. So interesting to hear someone to finally relate to, I do hope your doing well though. :']

[clarityinthegarden]

Just found your page today. You really put the fire in my heart to keep pushing after many failed attempts.
. As I sit in this coffee shop and wait a few hours for a job interview. iIfeel a new form of comfort and inspiration come over me thanks to you. I really appreciate you foe being yourself. You opening up about your personal journey failures help me relate, regardless if its one person. Thank you Kelsey. Ima keep pushing a believing thanks to your words.