Making Money as an Artist - DraftsmenS1E17 - Proko
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Date: 2022-03-14
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philip
Thanks for this episode. My lowest and highest experience was, when budgets for Art departments in schools was cut, it left me with little or no workshop work within twelve months (2010/11) Started wondering how to pay the rent and live plus continuing to be creative. Had heard of, and seen, pavement artists whilst in London and abroad. Was nervous as hell and knew my draughtsmanship was not the best, but decided to give it a try. Not only did I pay my rent but actually made a living, gained the support of a couple who patroned me by commissioning an early bust plus paid my rent for three months through the winter. Have quite a few more stories and did it full time for two years. I knew I was never as good technically as international artists but the images brightened up peoples lives locally, and these people helped me tread water so I could survive. Although I don't rate my old master copies looking back it was a brilliant way of earning a living and a great way of practicing art, and a step closer to improving.
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Thanks for this episode. My lowest and highest experience was, when budgets for Art departments in schools was cut, it left me with little or no workshop work within twelve months (2010/11) Started wondering how to pay the rent and live plus continuing to be creative. Had heard of, and seen, pavement artists whilst in London and abroad. Was nervous as hell and knew my draughtsmanship was not the best, but decided to give it a try. Not only did I pay my rent but actually made a living, gained the support of a couple who patroned me by commissioning an early bust plus paid my rent for three months through the winter. Have quite a few more stories and did it full time for two years. I knew I was never as good technically as international artists but the images brightened up peoples lives locally, and these people helped me tread water so I could survive. Although I don't rate my old master copies looking back it was a brilliant way of earning a living and a great way of practicing art, and a step closer to improving.
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Alfonso
My first income from any creative endeavor was from steemit, which also helped me get some information on what cryptos were and all that. I made something like $60 USD, and had a bit of an issue in converting the crypto into fiat, so I got a mic and a webcam with that crypto, it was just the easiest thing to do. Just like many other creators, who had gone into steemit or Dtube, it worked that one time, never again. Though I didn't really stick to it and I've just gone back to steemit to find it in it's terminal stage of cancer, whereas Dtube seems to still keep up a good fight and might have a few more years. It was because of Dtube that I understood what it took to have any kind of streaming service and made me more than happy to pay for both Netflix and Youtube Premum.
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My first income from any creative endeavor was from steemit, which also helped me get some information on what cryptos were and all that. I made something like $60 USD, and had a bit of an issue in converting the crypto into fiat, so I got a mic and a webcam with that crypto, it was just the easiest thing to do. Just like many other creators, who had gone into steemit or Dtube, it worked that one time, never again. Though I didn't really stick to it and I've just gone back to steemit to find it in it's terminal stage of cancer, whereas Dtube seems to still keep up a good fight and might have a few more years. It was because of Dtube that I understood what it took to have any kind of streaming service and made me more than happy to pay for both Netflix and Youtube Premum.
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Lady
While I was studying Art at University I was working a split shift in a before and after school care centre (kids aged 5-12. There I was able to do afternoon art and craft activities and further teach some of the kids that were interested in developing their art. I did that for 10 years. (I NEVER want to see Glitter again) My current job of the past 3 years has been working in a trade paint store where I get to do colour consultations for Home Builders and DIY customers. Part of my job is to mix the paint and colour match samples. If work gets slow I always have my sketch book on hand. The employee discounts on painting gear is a great bonus and I still work in my studio at home around my shifts and on weekends.
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While I was studying Art at University I was working a split shift in a before and after school care centre (kids aged 5-12. There I was able to do afternoon art and craft activities and further teach some of the kids that were interested in developing their art. I did that for 10 years. (I NEVER want to see Glitter again) My current job of the past 3 years has been working in a trade paint store where I get to do colour consultations for Home Builders and DIY customers. Part of my job is to mix the paint and colour match samples. If work gets slow I always have my sketch book on hand. The employee discounts on painting gear is a great bonus and I still work in my studio at home around my shifts and on weekends.
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Chloe
I worked as a video producer in the past two years, start to make art full time in the last 3 months. My first sale is a logo design for a friend, she paid me $30 and I'm super happy about it! I also write art content for an online gallery, make some small money from it. Also, I get some income from bitcoin investment. Each month I got some income from art, although not much it's still encouraging. If I get another side job for 2-3 days a week, it will be abundant.
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I worked as a video producer in the past two years, start to make art full time in the last 3 months. My first sale is a logo design for a friend, she paid me $30 and I'm super happy about it! I also write art content for an online gallery, make some small money from it. Also, I get some income from bitcoin investment. Each month I got some income from art, although not much it's still encouraging. If I get another side job for 2-3 days a week, it will be abundant.
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Keylup
Well, great talk but I would like to say that not -anybody who pays you- is the best way to go since people value art in different ways and where the is pay there are EXPECTATIONS (Faster, more revisions, different colors, MY WIFE DOESN'T LIKE IT) that you would have to meet and if you get paid little AND your boss doesnt value your work (Evidently since they are paying you as little as they can) Oh boy, that's a recipe for disaster.
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Well, great talk but I would like to say that not -anybody who pays you- is the best way to go since people value art in different ways and where the is pay there are EXPECTATIONS (Faster, more revisions, different colors, MY WIFE DOESN'T LIKE IT) that you would have to meet and if you get paid little AND your boss doesnt value your work (Evidently since they are paying you as little as they can) Oh boy, that's a recipe for disaster.
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Edward
Think sargent had a mid-life crisis, but he is right. i know a very well known artist who can paint, great color theory, composition but now he is known for his black and white calligraphy and makes about $20, 000 a piece that takes him about 40 minutes to do. I think it is destroying him. I shoot stills and by doing commercial work you become more disciplined with your art. In other words I use visual communication skills everyday.
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Think sargent had a mid-life crisis, but he is right. i know a very well known artist who can paint, great color theory, composition but now he is known for his black and white calligraphy and makes about $20, 000 a piece that takes him about 40 minutes to do. I think it is destroying him. I shoot stills and by doing commercial work you become more disciplined with your art. In other words I use visual communication skills everyday.
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Nick
A little late, but my very first commission was from my uncle who paid me $70 to create three logos. I had never made any logos before and was only 16 at the time. I downloaded a free trial of Adobe Illustrator and watched tutorials on logo making, and after two weeks he was very pleased with the results - and so was I. It was the first time I'd made money with my art, and it felt amazing.
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A little late, but my very first commission was from my uncle who paid me $70 to create three logos. I had never made any logos before and was only 16 at the time. I downloaded a free trial of Adobe Illustrator and watched tutorials on logo making, and after two weeks he was very pleased with the results - and so was I. It was the first time I'd made money with my art, and it felt amazing.
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CaramelLeek
It's true, except for jobs like being CEO of a medium size to large corporation, most jobs will not make you rich. Even being doctors.
A practicing dentist who taught an intro to dental science class opened his first class with this: -being a dentist will not make you rich. If you want to be rich, you'll need to look elsewhere. -
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It's true, except for jobs like being CEO of a medium size to large corporation, most jobs will not make you rich. Even being doctors.
A practicing dentist who taught an intro to dental science class opened his first class with this: -being a dentist will not make you rich. If you want to be rich, you'll need to look elsewhere. -
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Andreas
i'm 27 years old, i've been drawing and painting since i was 5 years old. but now after completing my Bachelor degree in Musicology, i've decided to dedicate my life in fine art and paintings, and yet. i still live in my parent's house, and haven't been financially settled, any tips guys? do i really need to go out more?
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i'm 27 years old, i've been drawing and painting since i was 5 years old. but now after completing my Bachelor degree in Musicology, i've decided to dedicate my life in fine art and paintings, and yet. i still live in my parent's house, and haven't been financially settled, any tips guys? do i really need to go out more?
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Henry
Just discovered this series today, can't be more perfectly timed.
I think 2 years ago I might not understand this podcast with an artist perspective. I love how interesting ideas brought up for me now. Maybe before I'll just play it in the background with really understanding it, but now's different.
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Just discovered this series today, can't be more perfectly timed.
I think 2 years ago I might not understand this podcast with an artist perspective. I love how interesting ideas brought up for me now. Maybe before I'll just play it in the background with really understanding it, but now's different.
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