5 Things To Know Before Starting An Art Business

I've made this list of five things to know before starting an art business to help you with realistic expectations on your own journey if you're just getting started with a creative career 🥰

To help you make the most of your one month free trial of Skillshare, here are some classes that I think are a great place to start:
⭐Make A Living As An Artist by Brooke Glaser
⭐Drawing Is Important by Tom Froese
⭐Overcoming Burn Out by Chrissy Curtin
⭐The Busy Creative by Amandine Thomas
⭐Intro To Procreate by Brooke Glaser
⭐Intro To Digital Painting by Mimi Chao
⭐Become A Greeting Card Designer by Anne Bollman
⭐Roadmap to Getting Your Illustrations on Products by Anne Bollman
⭐Your Roadmap to Surface Design by Bonnie Christine

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⭐ My Skillshare classes ⭐

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(I've since bought a new tablet though - I'm using a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 in this video!)

Where to find me:

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💻 Gear I use as an artist & creator

🖼️T-shirt and prints shop

🎵 Where I licence my music from:

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*Some of the links provided in this description are affiliate links*

A big thank you to my partner for filming and editing this video! Find his hiking channel here:

00:00 Intro
00:20 # 1
01:52 # 2
03:03 Skillshare
04:36 # 3
05:59 # 4
07:41 # 5

This video is sponsored by Skillshare.

[beecreations]

I gave up drawing because I didn't have any idea of how to earn with my art work. Then after 3 years, i came across your videos on YouTube, it inspired me so much that i am back to drawing again and creating my own portfolio. I love all of your videos and contents, i sometimes rewatch your videos whenever i feel discouraged. You're such an inspiration mimi.. 🥰💞

[mariavilla]

I just launched my Etsy shop for my art business a few days ago because I have the summer to focus on making art. Despite it being summer, I find it hard to concentrate on making art consistently. But watching this video helped me regain some motivation to work on art again, since it’s a new (few years) dream of mine to have my own art business. Thank you :)

[HellzSayzDANCE]

Because I’m a Mum and uni student, I keep having to stop and start, I appreciate these videos of yours, they always come at just the right moment when I need that little boost to keep on going. Thank you ❤

[purplepumpernickel]

I was looking through art videos for how to get started as an artist online. I found all kinds of videos about people using AI and free images to make coloring books to sell. I was laughing at their foolishness because it seemed like they were taking the easy way out and this was understandable to me. Then I came across your video and watched it again. Then I remembered how some people don't give up on their dreams. I'm extremely grateful for your advice because it's realistic, honest, inspiring, and motivating. And this is exactly the advice I need to get started. 🙂

[angelbaby]

Trial and error can get expensive. Create, but research the business side of things early on. Love your art style.

[ValeriaDarkMoth]

I can't even imagine how difficult to film such a complicated videos like yours. Сosmic level of complexity. You must be constantly followed by a film crew.

[sketchbookscheming]

I have been trying to grow my art YouTube channel by posting every week, and it is super slow-going, but when I look at the growth in the last six months, I do see some positive signs. Even though I am not pursuing art as a business, I still find your advice valuable. 🌸

[RiseWithRaina]

I am grateful for the reminder to be consistent! Love your work❤

[coffeenchaos]

I took that same Etsy class in preparation for opening my shop and I thought it was great (even though I ran a successful shop for over a decade on Etsy, its been closed for a few years and I know things have changed!). I appreciate your list of other helpful classes, I'm currently taking one by Sarah Edwards called Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Personalized Creative Workflow and I am REALLY enjoying it! I really struggle with art every single day and while I could make a million excuses, I need to just...do it. Even 5 minutes is better than zero minutes if I want to get better!

[mrs.quills]

I love your perspective so much!! You’re right, what seems like a downward trend is usually just a plateau in natural growth and it’s good to reflect in how far we’ve come.

[sarahmccookweir]

Thanks Mimi, I have just started my business and have my first market in a few weeks!! I'm so excited to finally be taking this step after years of 'waiting for the right moment' and realising that I need to just start and learn along the way 💜

[Ahavahde_borah]

Thank you!

From a year ago ‘till this comment, your views have doubled 😍.

Amazing!

Take care and thank you!

[dearmissjo]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am trying to become a full time artist and it helps me so much to keep consistant to listen to your advice and kindness. Wish you all the success! 🧡

[SarahProietti]

Thanks, realistic goal setting is the key. It's easy to want instant gratification

[knightdragon]

Mimi your videos and patreon have been a help and Inspiration. I’m also on a crazy art journey with many ups and downs with a goal to become a children’s book illustrator. I have a great opportunity to have my work shown to a publisher in the form of a fully illustrated book and I honestly don’t think I would of had the courage or inspiration to go for it without these videos. Hugs Mimi keep up the great work!

[ChantelleArts]

It can definitely be hard to see the bigger picture sometimes when growth seems stagnant. Thanks for the reminder ❤

[ArtingFromScratch]

I think it is definitely hard too because some people just aren't gunna grow...

🎉I am just starting and setting up My studio and honestly I love how helpful your videos are🎉

[thelexistudio]

Thanks Mimi for sharing this. It’s great advice to manage our expectation more realistically. I have started my art business a while ago and it has been an extremely SLOOOOW growth. There are times I want to give up but I really love drawing. I always come back to your channel for a little motivation boost!

[prix_Ilustração]

I really love your art and your vídeos!! They help me to keep working on my one art, and finding my style and what i like to draw!! Thanks so much for sharing your art and path through art!

[helloauie]

Let's all stay positive ^_^ Thank u Mimi