A day in the life -Artist with a day job

Thank you for watching, supporting and sharing this journey of life with me!

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I am so happy to share with you what a day in my life looks like!
There are a bunch of things I do differently some days, like shoot videos or paint murals and I don't work at the bar every single day, but this is how a typical day in my life looks like.
Kuddos to all the artists out there who have a day job in order to pay the bills while pursuing their art careers/dreams, like me.

I would love to hear some of your stories in the comments and let me know if there are any other videos you'd like to see from me.
Thanks for watching :)

Music:
Healing by Kevin MacLeod
Pixelated Autumn Leaves by Jeremy Blake

[victorianka_artist]

Lots of artists have a day job and no one in youtube wants to admit that. They develope here a myth of "fulltime artist", drinking tea in pyjamas and shipping orders. Thank you for sharing that!

[ML-HS]

In a sea of 'I quit my job to become a full artist' this is refreshing to watch. I used to work two jobs and pursued art. Now I am just at one job and pursuing art and learning how to be better at it until the day I can make it my first source of income.

[Caro.Arevalo]

So for everyone asking about my sleep: When I bartend I go to bed at 1am, and I don't wake up at 5.30 next day, I usually wake up around 8am the day after bartending. I don't bartend every day, and the days I don't I wake up at 5.30 the next day, which is 4-5 times a week. Much love!

[jennyfermarieart]

Your life is art. You are art. This was so calming and inspirational ❤️

[TS.W]

“Every job is holding a lesson for us.”

I needed to hear that today. Oftentimes I get so down about having to work a lousy desk job while I pursue my art on the side. But attitude is everything, and I try to remind myself to see the good in my situation, that this is only for the meantime.

[Queenie-the-genie]

This is a lovely account. Your day is similar to mine. I am much older than you but when I was young and raising my kids alone I cleaned houses for cash. Now I am 73 and semi retired but I try and get into my studio each day. I love your paintings by the way.

Much luck on your journey. ❤️

[ginafriend]

You are so very centered. I was surprised that you bartend, as is the opposite of your routine, but I suppose it keeps balance! Art is a peaceful place of contentment and self gratitude. I know, as find it there myself. I am not as zen or should I say holistic perhaps, as you. Something I should work on, to stay calm. Blessings your way, dear! 🌹❤️

[ghostie]

This is me too. Working two jobs and also slaying my art career goals. It's possible and it's worth it to have steady income.

[Lauzclayton]

This has inspired me so much! Normally when I watch videos from artists they are very unrealistic about how they manage to live from making art, which makes me think it is an impossible goal and so I haven’t been creating lately. Now you have shown me the reality and how much joy it brings to your life I can feel my creative juices kicking in again! So what if I have to do a job to pay bills, at least in my own time I can do all these things that make me happy. You’ve also inspired me to not take creating so seriously, that not everything I make has to be sold, not to be afraid of not having a particular style and instead have fun playing with it. Thank you, I needed this today 😊💕

[kayfletcher]

I’m another artist with a day job, a whole series of them over many years. I couldn’t work in a bar though, mine have been office and library jobs. Nice to see other artists working their two lives, though mine haven’t always been happy together. Thank you for sharing your artists life, I feel it’s lifted my spirits a little today to see it.

[rosamaryechevarria]

Such Balance and discipline. Love your videos the lighting the details even all the little jars and plants you have around.more please while continuing your journey. Eres bella

[dermskoolsimplydermatology]

Thank you for sharing dear caro. you are really inspiring ! inspite of working in the evenings, you manage to wake up early and work on your artists the entire day! you are awesome. i too love waking up early
i wake up at 4 am

[rtj]

You are a shining example of someone living out their soul's purpose. Amazing. ❤❤❤

[Davinia]

I love how you take pride in everything you do like making a drink! You are so right it’s the energy you put out in the universe.

[himanshibaranwal]

This is possibly the simplest creative idea where you balanced all your life with the struggles put together to feel your own presence in your life. This makes me feel so happy and satisfying.

[sylvia]

Girl! I jut discovered your channel. This is the 2nd video of yours I’ve watched and I’m in love with what you present. Your so positive and admirable.

[steffi]

Thank you so much for making this Video. This was so inspiring to me, that it is possible to be abundant with a non fulltime job and working on art most of the time. And I will really try to remind me of your perspective on jobs as well. Thanks for the precious life perspectives!! 😊

[krazykoalakills]

Holy cow we are not alone!!! It’s so refreshing to see this in not just your video but other artist in the comments as well ! It’s totally realistic and reassuring that you can still be a “ artist” and be working a second and or third job! And just like that I’m a little more great full at the start of my day thank you! ✨

[ketsial]

I'm relieved you mentioned how challenging it can be to have meaningful conversations and make sure orders are correct. Kudos to you! Hard work and you look graceful doing it ✨

[HollyPettingFarm]

I have just joined your life. Your work is beautiful. I like the color on the black background. You share many ways to maintain being grounded in a life routine. I appreciate your sharing.