How To Grow An Art Youtube Channel From 0 to 40k Subscribers

Over *twenty thousand* new people have subscribed to this channel in the past month, but I've been on Youtube for two years. Why am I suddenly blowing up now?

In this video, I share all the details behind how I grew my art channel from 0 to 40k subscribers, and give you the information you'll need to do it too.

Growing a Youtube channel is hard work! This job has probably been the hardest one I've ever had, but also the most fulfilling! It's absolutely possible to still grow a YouTube channel in 2022 and succeed on the platform.

Hopefully by sharing my story I'll save you some time. I look forward to y'all growing even faster than I have so far!

((Before you comment saying I'm like two days away from hitting 40k, shhhhhhh it's ok I know but I'm posting this anyway))

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[raerants]

Girl, you've been helping me become more rational about the type of content I put out. I love art but these videos have been really helpful for a wider audience. Keep killing it and helping others.

[Geyselminosoart]

Hi, I am a full time artist and I started my channel two months ago and is hard work but when I see how much I am growing it gives me courage to keep going! I found you here a month ago and I love listening to you ❤

[lauradegregorio]

It's not about how many followers or how much money you make, It's about the journey you make, enjoy the time along the way, be true to yourself, Yes we have our ups and downs.

[MadeByShae]

I've been on youtube since 2016 posting diy videos until I stopped liking making those types of videos and predominantly as an artist myself, I'm slowly trying to convert my channel into an art channel. Right now I'm just reposting my insta art reels on my channel on the weekend to get some confidence to post long format videos and figure out what it is that I want my channel to focus on. And I really loved your advice about posting 100 videos to understand what works best for the channel and get better data to configure that. Thanks for this video, it helps small artists like me.

[softandcosy]

omg the growth is crazy, congrats!! 🥰❤️ i just started an art channel and i’m nearly at 50 subs after a month, it definitely feels tougher than other platforms

[Botnix]

I can still remember when you only had 800 subscribers! it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come! It’s very inspiring😄

[lukasdill]

Yasss girl, your content is top tier <3<3<3

[cheldee_art]

This was a really helpful! Right now with my channel I'm just trying to be consistent. I wanna get into editing more but right now I'm just keeping it simple. I look forward to your future success as a full time artist!

[minobee]

Been on YT as an artist for about 2 years now (not very consistent though) and my channel is slowly starting to pick up now. One subscriber at a time. It feels so good. and watching your video has got me motivated to keep going. Thank you!

[WillowRoseArlen]

Kelsey you are gonna go SO FAR. You're incredibly smart, dedicated, and hardworking, and your content is amazing. Would you ever consider doing channel audits on yt?

[touchofcolor]

I'm a little late to this video! But I just started my channel a month ago, I have 5 subscribers so far but this video helped me a good bit with motivation to keep going! Thanks Kelsey <3

[tribalbabymum]

As i watch this video, you're at 239K subscribers, so you are definitely building your channel 😀

[AlexisCassandraArt]

Wow, your channel really has grown so much since I started following you!! I am trying to make it to 10k now, I’m about 3k away from that goal. I’ve been a bit slower to upload lately and I think I definitely need to make some more interesting content or more camera angle changes/edits. It’s very inspiring to see your channel (and other artists) grow so much and make this their career!

[Ninanomori]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this! I feel like i say that every video but really, thank you. I just started my youtube and in a way it is really validating seeing how you started off slow and was small for your first year. Everytime i search for youtube videos it’s alway “do this for a billion follows!!” And “your channel not getting views is horrible” and seeing someone who i like starting off slow is so heart warming for me atm. ♥️

[sanaearthfire]

As the primal example of your target audience I say - Thank Your videos are VERY inspiring, clarifying and simplifying my life so MUCH!!! Extremely helpful and in case you are wondering, you are the only person I am following now who provides this kind of info that I require - you do it in a very easy down to earth you-can-do-it-too way and that is what helping me the most!!

[CourtneyMermaid]

Congratulations! It has been so awesome to watch your channel grow! I can't wait to see where this journey takes you from here! 💖

[Lilstarnerd]

KELSEEEYYY CONGRATS!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! YOU DESERVE ALL THE SUCCESS!!!

[splendidcyan]

Just wanted to pop in and say how much you've improved speaking to and being on the camera! I'm one of those people that's found you only recently and I've really been appreciating your practical advice and insights, as well as your beautiful art. Some of your talking-head type videos feature you getting excited and even out of breath, and while I love that you're passionate, there's been a few times I've stopped any other actions I might have been doing to make sure you weren't about to burst into tears! That might just be part of the message you're explaining, but here already you're so much more calm and comfortable. I'm excited to watch you grow onward! 💞

[emblarovardotter]

I'm one of the 20.000 who came just this month and you have really got me excited to actually take my art seriously, thank you!

[joyousjoyness]

I only found you a couple weeks ago! Love your straightforward, no nonsense but snarky and friendly personality! Very refreshing!

I am working on my art career myself, having started it in my 40s with 2 young kids. This social media stuff is crazy! My artwork best lends to short videos (reels, shorts, TikTok), and it took so long to figure it all out. Still have so much to learn!

I applaud your informative videos and you deserve all your successes and more!