What I've Learned in 1 Year as a FULL TIME ARTIST

I've just had my first year as a full time artists and here are some of the things that I've learned.

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[janebrownell]

The painting is magnificent! Loved hearing your story.

[lesleyhenshaw]

Hi, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, and I love your artwork. I always tell myself, to do what makes-me happy. So I draw, I paint, I make jewellery, I make resin pieces. I also love fluid art. Sometimes, when I’m just playing around, with no plan, my art comes out better. What I’m saying is enjoy your art, do what makes you happy, and sometimes just do something completely new to you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us. X❤

[kathywalker]

One thing my daughter taught me for my studio floor was to go my local store and pick up a roll of inexpensive vinyl flooring. I was renting at the time and had carpeting. I put down the vinyl over the carpet. At times I do very wet abstract backgrounds. I moved and have vinyl flooring in my studio. Again I put down a roll of vinyl flooring over my floor. When it gets too dirty and disgusting, I pull it up and put down another roll.

[johngraham]

Hi Danial, great Video and gorgeous painting. Plain air is the place to understand light and colour. That’s the place we suck up our art and it sticks with us. How many greens do you see, how many blues do you see. Lighting effects without limit. Then we begin to understand morning light, mid day light, and evening light. Take a look at Julien Dupre for example. You have the skill now get the art. Photos and a computer screens are a help but not the real thing. Best wishes.

[noelveigacoutinho]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It not only gave a lot of important insight but it is also motivating and humbling.
If it's one thing that I have learnt, it is that if your path is tough, it's because your journey/ goal is worth it, and it will be very rewarding.
You art as usual is simply sublime and amazing.
Keep up the amazing work and just push forward.
Cheers!

[brendahill]

Enjoy watching your journey...and especially watching your paintings evolve from rough to perfection. It is so easy to get frustrated in the early stages of a painting and think it's a waste of time. I just completed one I started over a year ago and felt much better about it with new eyes. Best of luck....your wildlife paintings are warm and wonderful.

[lauraestey]

I love your art. You are so talented. You inspire me and I am learning so much from you. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤

[natnicart]

Well done, sir! Great video, great painting, and congratulations on making a full year in your career! 🎉🎉

[geoffnunn]

Hi Daniel - loving the uploads and the information. When you get time could you do a video on some of your techniques? For instance, how you colour match, what acrylic paints you use and why you chose the brand etc. Much appreciated. G

[DrawWithDan]

Living the dream mate!
I’m a marker artist, (in my free time lol) I work full time but I’d love to be doing what you’ve done. To be a full time artist is the dream man, so inspirational 💪🏼👌🏼 Love these kinda videos 👍🏼

[titmusspaultpaul]

What a stunning work of art. Very well done.... you never disappoint.

[DaphnesAlaskanPetPortraits]

I love the sun shining on the antlers, looks so good!! Thanks for another great video, they are very entertaining!

[Evøra_Studio]

Jeez what an otherwordly painting! Absolutely amazing level of skill, You're definitely an inspiration!

[ndBirth]

Those light beams do look cool. Good job you stuck with it mate. It does make all the difference to step away and come back with fresh eyes.

[johnnicol]

Great advice and hits home closely as I am sitting in front of my easel as I watched this! I will look at your brush set now.

[rexhurley]

You may struggle at times but us mere mortals go OMG how does he do it. As always your work is outstanding, back yourself you have many more years ahead of you doing this.

[ullepuuart]

wonderful paintings, teachings and honest stories. Thank you.❤

[jerriskalloe]

Wow that's amazing ❤
Keep up the good work
And you really inspired me I'm also an artist and I really learned something from you 🎉



Keep going ❤💯

[dasletzteeinhorn]

Thank you for this great video!
I find it very interesting what you went through in the year as a full-time artist. Many of the things you mentioned are very similar to me. I still have to find my way as a hobby artist. I am often not satisfied with my work. The pressure from social media is increasingly spoiling the fun of painting. I have already stopped comparing myself to other artists, but the pressure I put on myself is still very high. At the moment I have been in a motivational slump for a long time and just don't feel like painting.
So it's nice to hear that you feel the same way and that you have learned to deal with it. So I need a little more patience with myself.
You have once again created a beautiful work of art. I love the way you paint. You bring so much of yourself and therefore a lot of life into your pictures. Absolutely brilliant. Keep it up, best wishes from Germany. 🫶🙋‍♀️

[lzrvtsi]

I love this piece! It is magnificent! I enjoyed your video too. It was very informative! It helps me to not give up, when learn other artists experience the same frustrations!