7 Steps for Independent Artists

7 Steps for Independent Artists. Bobby Chiu shares the 7 things that contributed the most to making a successful career as an independent artist for over the past 10 years. This is a presentation Bobby did based on one he did at CTNX 2015. We've had many requests to put it online so Bobby made this just for youtube. If you'd like to see videos about anything in the future, let us know in the comments.

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[anjabell]

Thanks for a sharing! For those who might have wanted a round-up:
1. Live below your means
2. Create a (moral) compass
3. Be like an octopus (diversify)
4. Craft a routine
5. When to say yes and when to say no
6. You are your own PR
7. Design your life

[jayspersonalaccount]

"I want to effect as many people as I can in a positive way."
Consider it done. Years later, and people can still enjoy your content.
Thank you

[raquelmedina]

hi! thanks for your videos, I, m always crying when i watch them, you know here in Michoacán México we just have people telling us we can´t make a living from art, and they just keep saying you can´t all the time, it hurts because is mostly family or people you love, and i feel like I´m old to begin learning art, I am an architect but I can´t live without art, we didn´t have internet before but now i feel like there is hope to learn, and this is my way to surround with creative people, by watching videos.I know my english is not perfect sorry for that, but i just want to thank you for the inspiration and i will enter the school for shure :D saludos desde Michoacán :)

[NicholasKennedy]

Telling the truth is one of the most important ways to live a happy and healthy life whether you are an artist or not, this is something I have lived by for a long time and it has helped a ton in my personal and professional life.

A lot of these points are things that can be found through using common sense when reacting to your life, and there are very few points that I disagree with.

Thank you for the video Bobby, this will help a lot of people and I will do my part to share it with people.

:D

[shivranjanarathore]

I started off as an independent writer and artist 11 months back. While the first 6 months were a breeze since maybe, I was easy on myself, the past 5 months have been full of challenges. And then very recently, YouTube suggested your channel to me and am I glad or what! The fear and doubt that had me paralysed past few weeks, is slowly thawing away. Your videos are really really helpful. Thank you! :)

[sharondeyoung]

Good points for all. Not just for artists. Thank you.

[abianvalido]

Thanks for sharing! Very useful and inspirational video indeed.

[alma.pedro.]

I'm grateful. And appreciate your gentleness.

[unwoven]

Thanks for sharing. Some of your message, I know and some I needed to be reminded of.
I went to school for graphic design, opened my own studio and an online magazine. After a few years it became clear that I really missed drawing and started over as an illustrator full time. It is hard is spots but this is what I was meant to do.

[TWVGH]

I am striving to be an independent artist and all your videos have helped me tremendously while effecting me positively. When I become successful, I will owe many, many thanks to you and Schoolism.

[charmorales]

MEN Bobby I am so glad to find you in this moment in the middle of my 47 years and sit in front of your videos and feel so inspired by you that, I only have to say that only by seen you in two videos I learn so much, and immediately experiment the repercussion of your advises on my way to this impulse to my intentions to draw better, I have at least a year since decide to come back to draw, and in this moment my motivation over the work i am doing is on the top, the pass 3 years try to find the inspiration but never happen, my routine of life in this moment was terrible, and in my mind and in my hearth search for the illumination or the real motivations for retake my passion for drawing and it came when i buy a old ipad 2 and just star with sketch pro and voila I fell that my passion soon takes me over again, begin practicing and searching, on youtube most of it and here I am, I hope soon I can take a class on the schoolism.com, my economy in this moment don´t makes me pay for it but soon I hope I can... THANKS AGAIN for your work and honest support for people like me that in a country like Costa Rica that dream with reach the goals in art... I buy a Huion Tablet, and begin my journey to digital art, seeing you draw and talk is awesome... Keep doing it

[lisageiger]

Bobby, since I get Kyle Webster's emails, I saw that he is having a livestream with you tomorrow. So of course I needed to know who you are... just watched Marketing 101, How to Get More Followers, and this one, 7 Steps. I find your videos very insightful and helpful for anyone, not just artists. Thanks for your spirit of affecting others positively and so glad to know who you are. I will continue to both watch your channel and share with my friends and family. I'm in the business of growing my own business and am encouraged by your advice! And I really like your plant people.

[elanibutler]

bobby thank you - your perspective and communication is direct and accessible and applicable .. I am a singer / songwriter / independent artist and I will be checking out more of your clips. YOur clarity of mind is refreshing and your recommendations are sound .. so yes simply THANK YOU. Ps. Nature is not dangerous she is the most loving and generous organism in whom I totally trust.

[Slaneous]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone Bobby!

[BrianGrantJazz]

Thanks, Bobby. This advice is great. Myself, as a musician can totally relate to these 7 steps.

[hartmannvondunaburg]

Great video, I am learning always something, though my 49 years, great stuff !!! Thumbs up !!!

[Haunted-houses]

Schoolism has absolutely changed my life. Thank you for being so devoted to helping people

[themultiverse]

Bobby Chiu, you definitely are changing lives!

[sapphire_]

Not just for art, but excellent advice for living life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[DanaHaynes]

Over 5000 of us where laid off from a studio all at once, an you are right. It devastated my life for a time period. Even moving on to another studio job was depressing because I missed my own. An during that time period, your right I didnt have the time to invest in my own artwork. So it left me in feeling like I am just now picking up the pieces on focusing on what I need to do artistically. For me, not them. On one hand I'm grateful for the experience because I learned a lot on the other, disappointed I didn't get more of my own artwork done. An sad, I don't own 80% of my own work from the last decade.