How I Became a Full-Time Artist (Painting for Over 5 Years)
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- čas přidán 2. 05. 2022
- After a 2 year break, I'm back on the CZcams! In this video, I tell my story of how I became a full-time artist and what I've been up to the past few years.Hope you enjoy... heh heh
Prints of this painting "A Closer Look" are now available on my website: www.brookecormier.com/product...
Website: www.brookecormier.com/
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Gear I use!
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- Music -
My beautiful voice
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I agree with another commenter here, YOU telling a story while you are actually making a painting come to life as we watch and hear - THAT is pretty special, very compelling. You asked what would we / I like to see in your future videos . . . I would like to see and hear you talk about the things that you enjoy the most in your painting process, especially when you feel you have broken through some block and achieved something new as an Artist. YOUR story . . . will inspire mine . . .
Thanks a lot Russell! Duly noted 😊👍
Storytelling while you paint is a great combination. Looking forward to see what's next.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Your story is so inspiring! It blows me away that you were able to find a real mentor so early on. I'm 30, and I've never known another artist that could potentially mentor me. My family is shit and I've never had close friends. I have some art skills, but I don't know if they're actually worth anything. If I could just meet someone like that who saw something in me it would change everything. You got so lucky having that support at that age. You have my support! Seeing you live a dream like that is awesome!
For future videos:
I want to see information about how to become a professional self-employed artist/painter with no artistic education, support, or guidance from anyone!
Tim Packer (Ms Cormier’s Art Mentor) has a tutorial section of “how to”
@@Kitofthearts Thanks, I'll take a look!
Kelsey Rodriguez is an artist who tells about business part of this job, you may check her out too
Wow. You have been so fortunate in the early years of your life, to have ventured over seas and to Austria no less!
Then to top it off, mentored by someone who has been actually making a living as an artist! You my dear have been blessed beyond measure!
Good video by the way, first one I’ve seen. Good luck to you!
Brookeeee this is so beautiful. Your painting. It's lovely! And your interacting with us feels so friendly thank you for having me Brooke ❤.
That was very nice and what an awesome journey for you! Thank you for sharing, Brooke!
I absolutely love your art and thank you for sharing your story! Loving your content❤
I just started painting again recently and Your story is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Hey Brooke! I'm so glad to see you back on youtube, I love your work and have always really enjoyed long-format videos for art and painting stuff so this is the best of both worlds in my eyes!
Thanks Gabriella, I really appreciate it! :)
I loved this whole video! Your personality, your story, your art is all beautiful ! This gives me hope 😭❤, because I’m kinda in that part of living at home and painting trying to build up my skills and believe in myself to actually be full time one day. Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to see more from you ⭐️.
Believing in yourself is the most important part - I'm not kidding!! Good luck on your artistic journey and thanks for watching! 🥰
Hi Brooke, I watched all your mentor videos with Tim, they blew my mind. I’ve been making my art my entire life, I’ve always believed I had the skill to make a living as an artist, it’s been my dream. I’ve sort of pursued other creative avenues thinking they were more feasible to make a living off of. You’ve inspired me to make another go at it. I’m 42, I have a family and responsibilities at work, so it will be tough. I want to say thanks, you and Tim have given me new motivation to try again.
Hey, could you please share the link to the mentorship videos, Iplease? I couldn't find it. Thanks so much!
Your growth has been amazing. Good for you. You are both genuine and goofy. It's a great combination. I've been an artist for over 55 years. If I grow up, I want to be just like you. 😉
Incredible! Absolutely incredible.
What a great video! I love your story of falling in love with painting and finding love in Vienna. I'm also a Canadian artist and I live in Copenhagen. This video gave me so much inspiration and good vibes.
It’s great to be able to do what you love to do and can support your living with it
Hello Brooke,
I really liked your video!
I have been following you on Facebook for almost two years and really like the realistic style of your paintings. I started painting on canvas seven years ago and hope as an artist to start getting inspired by you on how to turn my natural talent into a profession. Thank you for everything.
Good luck Sweetie, it's been a few years of a few years that's for sure!! 🥰 loving your art 😍
You have had an interesting journey, Brooke! Your work is absolutely beautiful, and after you have been abroad in Vienna with all of its challenges, you can no doubt do ANYTHING you set your mind to do. At the moment, I am planning to make a transition into a more artistic work life, vs conventional. I was very inspired by your video to keep going with my plan !
I was really busy with my school exams and I didn't have enough time to watch this video, but today I watched it and it was really great! Wish you all the best, Brooke. And I'm so glad you are back to youtube😊❤
Woohoo, welcome back! Terrific to hear about your meandering journey and great to hear you're settling in our lovely city! Can't wait to see more videos!
Thank you! I appreciate it! :)
I LOVE THIS. You are my all time favourite painter and it's so good to hear how you got to where you are now!
Thank you so much Erica! :)
I'm so excited for your new videos! You are a huge inspiration!
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear it! :)
Hi, Brooke! I am hooked since 5 or 6 years old with all kinds of drawing and painting that I never thought was anything super special. As I moved into my adult years I took all of this much more seriously and painted a lot! Shows and sales followed - most were pretty successful ( that spelling doesn't right no matter what I do!) - and like a lot of people raising a family and climbing the company ladder took much too much time......especially painting time. I dabbled, I messed around with ideas. Most paths never got really explored ......and then we moved. From central PA (USA) to middle GA which was a huge adjustment in climate, food, and language!! My ties with the folks through whom most of my work was sold were now 900 miles away and my job seemed to take up all of my creative energies. At this point, I'm looking at retirement in the next couple of weeks.......and PAINTING again! Can't wait!!! When you are on your channel, Please remember to add this script into your talks. I suspect that there are many of us that are out here that could use a bit of a push like I hear you having knowledge of.
Thanks for your time. I appreciate you....
David
Thanks for watching David! And for sharing your story - congrats on your retirement and I happy painting! :)
It is really refreshing watching your videos! I feel inspired. thank you!
first ‘channel’ I’ve ever subscribed to! Neat to head the progression of your career. i loved art in school and wanted to become. medical artist, alas 30 years ago i graduated as an electrical engineer -🤷♀️. Hope to become an artist when i grow up / retire. Congratulations on sticking to your dreams and following them where they take you! i’m sure you will only become MORE successful in the coming years 🎉
Wow I am honoured! Thanks for your support! :)
Ahhh! This is amazing!!! I love all your video ideas! I’d love to see day in the life, art business videos, how water-based oils differ from traditional oils and how to use it, should you get a mentor if your an aspiring artist video. Thank you for sharing your journey!!!! It’s really inspiring and encouraging to others who are trying to make it too.
Thanks for all the ideas, and thanks for watching! :)
Hello and welcome back Brooke it's really nice to see you in you tube again
Thank you! :)
Your art is really beautiful and inspiring! ❤
I loved watching you paint, it was amazing because I haven't seen that before, you really know your subject by heart and the way you went at it with ease, it actually relaxed me. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
Very interesting "alternate life" to me. My mom's family is from Vienna, I briefly went to school at Guelph, kind of felt like I missed a beat by not combining art and nature with something practical (often I thought about landscape architecture or graphic design for a science publication), and years later I'm right back to art.
Welcome back!! Its good to have you in CZcams !
Thank you!!
Love your chill vibe!
You are beyond talented. Just watching you paint is mesmerising!
Thank you so much! 🤗
Love your videos. I actually went to Guelph university and got a degree in studio art. I've been a professional artist for over 8 years now and JUST went full-time this year! I loved Guelph, but they truly do not teach you how to make your art a business (atleast they didn't back in my day). Your story is inspiring 🙌
Your so fun to listen too! My favorite. Happy painting! 🖼✏️🧡
Thanks a lot Suzanne! ☺
Been following you on IG for a while. Always inspiring to hear artists' stories and see someone making it as a full-time artist. Keep up the hard work!
Thanks a lot Paul, I appreciate it! 🤗
Thankyou for sharing your story...😊
All the very best for your future ideas... 🙌❤️
Your work is INCREDIBLE...💯✨
Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
I am following on Instagram for quite a while and I am very excited to see that you start/re-start a CZcams channel. Thank your for sharing your journey becoming an artist. I am very curious to see next videos on your channel 🤩
Thanks so much for your interest! :)
Love the flower vase and bowl
The timing of me trying to be a committed artist and quitting a lot of social media platforms is perfect. Because suddenly your channel showed up and I just needed that inspirational video 😂. subbed.
I'm so happy to hear that! All the best to you on your own artistic journey! 🤗
Loved the video. Enjoyed the process of the painting as well as your narration style. I would love to watch more process videos with little tips here and there and more about your art routine. Thank you for sharing your experience and work. it was wonderful.
Thanks a lot for watching! I appreciate your comment ☺
Love it. Great energy. Good humour. You do you. It works.
Thanks Ryan! :)
Love your artwork ❤
Loved this! Looking forward to more videos! You are so easy to watch and listen to, beside the fact that you're such a talented artist. Hoping to own one of your paintings some day!
Thanks a lot! I'm really happy to hear it :)
The algorithm knows! I'm Brooke and an artist too!! I need to figure out prints, stat. This video is great. You seem awesome. Really gorgeous use of that light blue! I hear ya on the need for interaction. Painting can be isolating, but it's also magic.
i'm so happy you are back!! you are already the best on youtube)))...
I did a double take when I saw this suggested! I loved the narrative story along with the progression of a painting, and the simple yet pleasing background music.
Thanks so much!!
I am excited!!!!!!🎉🎉
Hi Brook. Just discovered your videos today. Really enjoy seeing your work. I feel inspired. Haven't painted in a while, not since I became ill with Covid early 2020. One day, when I am well, I'll pursue my art again.
Thanks for the inspiration. A spark ignites the flame. 🔥 ❤
Thanks for watching John! I hope you're feeling better and have started to paint again ☺
This was a really fun video to watch, not only to see your process but to "interact" with you and see more of your personality! Definitely do more vlog-type videos!
Thanks a lot for the feedback! I appreciate it :)
I agree !
Hey thanks for sharing your journey. I probably wouldn’t have subscribed except for the fact you were so honest about your journey. I love your flower and bee you painted. I am def going to follow now and check out your other stuff. You are fortunate that you still found out so young. You may not think so but I found out not so early and got the same discouragements from parents and guidance counselors. Ah well the journey of joy has now begun! I’m very happy you found a mentor to encourage and help you. I wish you much more success and can’t wait to see what’s next for you and what you create!
Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate the support and hope you like my channel ☺
I just discovered your channel and I love your energy! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you so much! 🤗 I appreciate it!
Wow!!! This is such a gesture of mine. I just don’t know where to start where to go. Wish I also had a mentor lol. I love to create. Thank you for this video ❤
Thank you for the wonderful content.... Excited to see more upcoming video 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for watching! :)
Love it. Looking forward to more!!!
Yay! Thank you!
I really love your videos, i always come across them and finally hit the subscribe button. I lived in Vienna for 6 years and attended a graphic design school. But my inner Artist is so hungry. I moved to the alps a while ago. One of the many reasons, is the inspiration the mountains give me. It seems we lived in vienna at the same time. I would like to know what it was that inspired you so much in vienna, and what you did besides painting. Also id love to know where in the alps you have been. I wish you the very best, and i am looking forward to seeing more of you (since i like your character as i can say) and your art.
Loved it, can’t wait to check out your art
Thanks for the support Emily!
excited! all the best for the channel
Thanks a lot!
Love your voice and the Vienna storied. Great oil painting. Lovely
Love your video! Love the content. Love the humour. Love the work. Thank you!!
Thank you Caryl! I appreciate it! 🙏
Thank you Brook. You have a new follower 😊
I’d love to know more about achieving a good texture and consistency with oil paints! That’s my main struggle. I never know how much medium to add (and which one!!) to my paint, resulting in paints that don’t mix together as well as I’d like. Also all the social media aspect which is another struggle of mine. Anyway welcome back to CZcams! :)
Thank you! And good suggestions - all noted! :)
This is an incredible Video in so many ways. Thank you very much for doing that. I am not at all a painter myself but for some reason this Video really made me feel like I could pull off my creative career too. :D
Super enjoyable to watch - and your Voice is honestly incredible. 10/10 Production. You were randomly in my recommended, but I'll subscribe so it wont be randomly anymore. Very well done. :D
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🥰
Didn’t know where the painting was going at first but the end result is absolutely beautiful.
Loved the video and your humour.....in no time this channel will be hitting a million
Haha I hope you're right! Thank you :)
I love your work! 🥰Thank you for sharing your story and inspiration! Also you are delightful person and have great camera presence! 😉🎥✅
Thank you Olivia! I appreciate it :)
You are amazing Brooke! 🙌
Thank you so much! 🤗
I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos! I admire your personality and style of work as an artist. I am a painter myself and hoping to get my footing in Canada as well. Would love to see more about your journey and business advise.
Thanks Danika! I'll for sure touch more on that in future videos!
I love this video. Very fun seeing you paint and hearing your journey. I would definitely love to see an advice video as I’m an artist myself and would love to get my work out there more. Any advice would be appreciated. Can’t wait to see more videos. Your artwork is incredible btw.
Definitely noted! Thanks Eric!
yaaa brooke! stoked to see some more vids from you!!
Thanks Spencer! I really appreciate it!!
You're a goddess in arts.
YOU'RE SO GREAT!!!!!!!! LOVE
I am here for it Brooke. -fellow artist in Mississippi
Interesting to learn about the Art world. I dolike the workof yours I've seen so far. The piece you painted while telling this story turned out way different than I first thought it would. That was interesting. Good luck with this channel and good luck in your chosen career. Not that you need luck, you seem to be a fantastic artist.🙂
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it ☺
I really enjoyed watching your video. Thanks for sharing your story. I’m glad you mentioned Tim Packer. I’m subscribed to his channel and I’ve been considering his mentorship program.
You are a great artist, love your work!
Thanks a lot Krista! ☺
beautiful work!
Looking forward to more videos from this channel 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome, thanks!
You are really talented!!!
I love your sense of humor
the second you said i dont wanna be an LA i wanna paint, i subscribed 😍😍😍😍
You are back on YT. I always wanted you on CZcams.
Happy to be back!
Love this experience! Blessings my dear!
Thank you Mark!
Just found your page and IG today! Love your video and your work! From a lifelong aspiring artist (that keeps starting over). 🥰
Thanks for your interest Deborah! Happy painting 🥰
I would love color mixing tutorials. Or maybe rather how you see color. Working off a printed picture and explaining your thought process as to the colors changes
For sure, good suggestion - thanks! :)
The ol' CZcams revamp...I'm trying one of those. Welcome back and nice video!
Thank you! Good luck with your revamp too 😜
What a coincidence, I just bought a course from Tim. Beautiful work 😊
You inspire me so much! I started oil painting when I was 6 (thanks Barbie Rapunzel) but stopped to focus on college. I miss it so dearly and following you always brings me that sensation of nostalgia and will of coming back on being creative.
Since you asked for suggestions, I’d love to watch tutorials of course (especially on doing shadows and all kinds of color contrast hehe), what inspired you/the story behind the series you made so far (like a Brooke Cormier BTS) and idk, maybe a coffeeshop talk about books, movies and other artists that generally bring you that *sparkle*. Admire you and your work tons! ❤️
Thanks a lot Laura! I appreciate all the suggestions and will definitely keep them in mind for future videos :) I hope you can find your way back to painting one way or another!
youre back !!! 😆
Wow ❤ amazing painting.. amazing you 😊
Great video, Brooke!!!
I'm looking forward to your upcoming content :)
Greetings from Austria :*
Thanks a lot Raffaela! I appreciate it :)
That painting....DAMN!
First of all, you are just too adorable. Second, your talent leaves me breathless considering your age. Your attention to detail and patience is so inspiring. I wish you nothing but happiness and much success!
Thank you so much Diane, I really appreciate it!
Beautiful painting ❤
I subscribed within 5 minutes. You're personality is so cute and inviting! Looking forward to being a part of your community.
Thanks so much Aaliyah! I appreciate you being here ☺
Hey Brooke :) I'm new to your channel, and really enjoyed this video and hearing a bit about your art journey. I'm always curious how full time artists get started...I've always been really creative and passionate about art but like you, was told from a young age that being an artist won't pay for a life. As you know, art is everything to a creative person, and to treat it like it's a just for fun hobby can be very depressing. I wish I hadn't listened to them and actually taken it more seriously because who knows where I might be now. I'll be 40 next year and it's become a huge regret of mine. Anyway! I love the painting and looking forward to more :)
Thanks for watching Jenny! I can see how you may feel some regret, but having art as a hobby or "just for fun" can actually be very liberating, there are pressures from being a full-time artist that sometimes can take away from the joy of creating. When you're making art for yourself instead of for a profit, it can be very special. Try not to feel any regret and focus on how the art you make now can bring you joy and fulfillment! All the best :)
This is my first year as a full time artist, so I’m definitely interested in learning more about how to keep for failing, lol.
Hi Brooke, thanks for this useful video! It popped up as a recommendation and it’s exactly what I need now, I know you have many subscribers here 😅 but I hope to connect more with you. I’m an artist from UAE and I wanna work as a full time artist and make the best of what I can do to invest in my talent.
No coincidence that this video is recommended after asking myself again, "Why not me?" when it comes to becoming a professional artist. So many years wasted but, no better time than the present to learn a few things. :)
Amazing painting....subscribed!