10 Things I Wish I Knew As A Beginner Artist

These are 10 things I truly could have benefited from knowing/doing as an early artist. I HOPE you can take advantage to grow faster, with more self assurance. Sending Love.

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[dancingpear]

I would really love a broken down strategic video on how to start a career as an artistttt. Also love this video :)

[catatacc]

I laughed so hard when it cut to you editing-in take 7 from bed lol.

[rattfratz]

1 Learn the basics and invest time in it. It's going to be worth it.
2 Don't rush your style. It will evolve over time, but you need to invest time.
3 Make art for yourself, not to impress others, so mess around and have fun.
4 Milk other artists and learn from them.
5 Take non-art classes and learn about business and stuff like that.
6 Adopt an inspiration mindset. Get inspired by the world around you.
7 Follow artists online. Get inspired and learn from them.
8 Start self-promoting and again - learn from other artists and figure out why they are successful.
9 Be realistic and calm down. It is possible being a professional artist, but you need some knowledge.
10 Be confident and open for critique. Fear is holding you back.
11 Bonus: Be careful with your (expensive) equipment.


I apologize if there are any spelling/grammar mistakes or whatever, I am not a native speaker. Feel free to correct me if there is anything wrong or if I use words in a weird context :)

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"#1: Learn the basics"

While I agree 100%, a pet peeve of mine is people who say this but fail to list what "the basics" are. Just for future reference. It isnt so obvious to most people on what the fundamentals are. Nice tips otherwise.

[saraszoke]

Omg this came just in the right time. I am in the art orientated class in my high school, and i had yesterday a huge mental breakdown because of the lack of selfconfidence and anxiety and the fear of the future. Personally i'd like to see more of these kind of contents because it helps a lot ❤

[maryam]

I just can't believe your videos are free! I cannot begin to explain how much your videos have helped me as a beginner artist. Thank you!!! Oh and I would absolutely benefit from a "building artist career" video!

[excuseme]

I swear all of your videos make me cry... In a good way. You're the only person I've ever heard actually give helpful inspirational advice

[linah.]

could you do a video on how to make art regularly?
last time I drew something was in March... 😬

[riaz]

These tips are everything I needed to hear right now 🙌 one that I'd like to add is: you do not *need* expensive supplies as a beginner. Focus on your technique and enjoy messing around with cheap supplies, because fear of using the expensive ones will hold you back from practicing and using them altogether

[em_m]

yay for the strategic planning video. I love your art, cheers

[rainydaydoll]

really appreciate the effort that you always put into these videos, and it's really inspiring to me to hear these things from someone whose art that i really love and enjoy seeing ahhhh ALSO @ 10:30 LMAOOOO i love that HAHAHA

[fogsmog]

“The Basics” get brought up a lot in art videos I’ve been watching, your video has been the most compelling and changed my thinking on learning art fundamentals. All the things connect with what you say, it’s wonderful

[AnastaAnam]

You always say exactly what i need to hear. Your advice is invaluable, sweet, inspiring, quirky, fun, uplifting, encouraging and always makes me want to paint! And your artwork is as phenomenal as you are 💖💖💖

[artistoddessy]

I think the cloud scene within the cloud scene is transcendent, usually i see that word as ethereal, but today it means two colors meant to contrast and go with each other like from a why you were called to be an artist :) ty for this video. I mentioned on IG that a more tutorial type video would go a long way with a lot of us, becaussse you are so quirky and funny and would make the humdrum of normal tutorials not happen. As is there are some great ones out there if people wonder, like Chuck Black, Katie Jobling, Michael James Smith. I notice you don't do tutorials in the strictest sense, so if you don't plan to don't be offended by my idea. I love your vids, and this one was a gem!

[shalpin]

Thank you for all the time, effort, and thought that goes into these videos. The content is always interesting: fun to watch and I always come away with something to think about to make my art better.

[Kei-suvb]

I could watch you paint for hours! You inspire me to paint Thank you, Robin😊

[michellelindsey]

I love love love your videos on teaching and putting yourself out there! I'm so happy to see someone who is honest about art but doesn't take everything so seriously. You really have empowered me to just make art for me, not for everyone else's style. Please keep making awesome content like you've been doing. Always remember that your light shines so bright!

[toddgass]

Your commentary is always so well thought out. I can tell you put just as much thought and care into your wording as you do your paintings. On video you are always so inspiring; students who work with you in person must be overwhelmed. Keep being you and thanks for all that you do for us!

[alexis]

The advice you gave was so amazing and especially loved number 3 so much...and well all of them! Thank you for all the work you do for us on your wonderful videos!

[livviberg]

I’m going to an art school this autumn!! Ahhh I’m so excited!