How I Make Money as a Cozy Self-Employed Artist The BIG Q&A: Finance, Taxes, Small Biz, Confidence

But you are exceptional..

I’m just starting a small art business. I have been doing art for years but started getting more into it since the last 2 years . When recently I had to withdraw from college continuing care assistant program (it’s like nursing) due to my functional neurological disorder. My FND has made finding a job that I can do challenging. One thing I was thinking of was working at a coffee shop. but then when I pictured myself working there with my shaky hands and involuntary movements, there is the possibility I could accidentally spill or throw coffee on someone, and that would be very bad. So I didn’t apply. And most jobs have a loud, stressful, chaotic, environment, and bright lights, which all trigger my FND symptoms, that environment doesn’t help with being autistic either. But art is something I can still do, and I love to make art. I love to paint and draw and write. Since I just started out a small art business, and only so far sold my work to family and friends. I am looking to grow a wider audience . And make more art, and sell more art, and apply to markets. Your video is very inspiring and helpful. I learned valuable information about running an art business and finances from this video . Your clay creatures are so cute! You are very creative and talented.

Got demotivated

Step 1: Be a hot girl and have social media. Step 2: Profit.

I really wish I'd get the tax talk in other country terms too because I can never find the info anywhere but I think I just have to go and find some accounting company or something to ask questions from.

I'm going for it! Thank you! ❤

Great video! It's a privilege earning under your mentorships, I learned a lots watching your videos. Especially the lady you recommended few days back. Ms. MAYA BRYAN she's really a verified coach.

If you're already making $80K + just drop school and do art even more. No point to many degrees at this point.

As long as your heart is happy!

Omg ur in Colorado ?! 😭💜

If you make $8000 a month, why spend your time making these videos?

So inspirational! You have such compassion and kindness radiating out from you— and you are so mighty. I feel like you have really found your calling. This is so helpful and I hope you continue to do well! I love seeing other artists prosper and hearing their stories even if we are not in the same field of art!

22? Fake news, you look 40

Your voice is soo soothing I fall asleep 😴

Thank you so much for being honest and for sharing!

all these bots in the comments xd

You are amazing! so worthy<3 so talented! You make the world a better place <3

Wow, your vulnerability and transparency is really beautiful, there’s no way your parents are proud. They maybe pushed you hard, so you would succeed and have good odds of a happy life, and you’ve achieved that, so they would absolutely be proud of you. Parents who push hard, only do it out of worry for your future. It took me a long time to realise that too.

This information is invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing!

"I just realized that if you're not in the us this tax stuff doesn't make any sense" Me: a middle school student who barely understands what you're saying lol

Roomates ewww😒😂

Omg my mistook you for amanda rach lee 😅

I’m particularly baffled by the fact that there is enough people into little figurines in ceramic to bring you 8000$ every months! This is such a specific niche I would have never thought of it as something that can bring so much money.

Oh my goodness, you are way too young to be supporting your parents financially. Unless they are disabled. Nothing like that should ever be tied to acceptant and love, either. That you assumed it did with them is heartbreaking. You seem like such a nice young woman. Best wishes to you.

Between ads and brand deals you are making most of your money. Less so from the art itself.

thank you for showing me whats possible ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Love how open you are to share your experience. Many thanks:)

Meh you didn’t mention about your parents wealth factor, and all that bullsh*t.. i had enough already.

I’m not certain of people saying they make so much from “Art”. Without considerable outside financial assistance for either family, friend or acquaintance. Although people tend to relate based on personal experience for example I’ve been in the business for 30 years. I don’t live on the Continental USA and Art, all art is today a Luxury to be indulged in only after everything is paid for. With groceries rent and utilities the way they are

Glad I found you! This is a very good insightful one. I didn't know about your sculpting business i'm just here for the business perspective. Also like the fact you're also INFJ :)

You know parents live to love their children. But they want their children to need their love. They live to love you in the same way you live to love them.

I'm an artist how can I do the same thing

W woman

Can you take deductions for expenses which exceed your income in art?

$40 for keychain... Yo are you on crack

This is great. Good job!

wow i am artist painter, difficult to made 2/3k per month. congrats, enjoy it ;)

Nice, but I describe you more as a social media influencer then as an artist. You aim for followers not great art ;)

your artwork itself deserved a subscribe

very helpful video ,

avg 96gs? thats kinda crazy

I get my art gene from my grandpa! I like to dapple in lots of different kinds of art and my grandpa was the same way, drawing, painting, sculpture. It's such a wonderful connection to have <3

I have to mention that this was a powerful video and unintentionally. We can see how passionate you are about your craft and your business and it is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your stories and for the advice. Extremely helpful!

I love how transparent you are about your income, it always feels a little taboo and you crushed it

This video is going to be pivotal in my building my craft into a career. Thank you so much 🙏💙

I really enjoyed the breakdown of each topic in your video. I'm also very glad you realized that you are worth a great deal. Continue to be blessed and prosperous.

When you first started selling on Etsy - how did you market your products? <3