WAYS I INCREASE MY INCOME TO BE A FULL TIME ABSTRACT ARTIST
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- I need to be sure that I would be able to increase my income to be a full-time abstract artist. Also being patient and knowing when it was the right time to quit my job and become a full-time artist was important. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. I do think since I was working from home because of Covid it made me realize much faster that I couldn't handle working my day job anymore. But how could I possibly give up guaranteed income and depend solely on the sales of my art? Being a full-time artist takes being inventive and trust in your ability to be able to make a living as an artist and a leap of faith.
Being the artist that I am I wanted or I should say I need more of a guarantee that I could do this and not lose the shirt off my back. I started looking into different revenue streams so that I could supplement my full-time artist income if I needed to.
I talk about making Giclee prints and how they helped a few years back and I also discuss having the support of Art Galleries which helps me to sell my artwork for me. I know we all would like to have 100% percent of the sales, but just being able to paint and drop off or ship paintings to a gallery and receive pay cheques in the mail is a pretty sweet gig if I'm being honest.
Lastly, I share that having a monetized youtube channel also helped to ease my fear of leaving my job and ensuring that paying my bills every month would be less of a burden.
If you found this video helpful please remember to give a thumbs up and comment down below.
You can see the list of galleries that I work with listed below.
KOYMAN GALLERY - Ottawa, Ontario
PWD GALLERY - Guelph, Ontario
2GALLERY - Prince Edward County, Ontario
BENZ GALLERY - London, Ontario
RYAN FINE ART GALLERY, Port Carling
DETERKUNSTEN GALLERY, Tisvildeleje, Denmark
PI FINE ART - Toronto Gallery
BLUE CROW GALLERY - Toronto Gallery
CANVAS GALLERY - Toronto Gallery
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Thanks for the tips Lori and thanks for not editing out some of the bloopers. They make you more of an everyday person we can relate to.
Haha bloopers are so much fun 🤣🤣
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist This is a great tip! I usually edit my bloopers out but SM is right, it definitely makes you relatable. Thanks for the ides!
I feel the same way. I love it!
Your work is very good and you are such an excellent speaker and very honest so I can see why your channel is doing so well. There is no giant ego just you and information, super good work Lori, Thank you.
O.k. I am falling down the rabbit hole that is your youtube channel! The tips are great! I am currently trying the "post to instagram 3x a day for a week"......I am showing a work in progress. But thank you for sharing all of these tips and tricks! Love that you as a woman is making the path...and then SHOWING others HOW to do it too!
awwww thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you are finding this channel helpful. haha WOMEN POWER!!! yesssss
I'm on your heels! Keep up the great work! I'm documenting my own journey to full-time income myself. Congrats on your success so far!
That’s awesome Marc!!!! 😊🥰
Thanks for sharing your journey and tips! My goal is to have full time income from my art in 7 years (or sooner!).
That's great Sally!!!!
I think your amaizing . I am 53 in derby ks. I too want to quit my job to be a full time artist. But I have a daughter 17 soon to be 18. We are planning to move to Oakland CA. Near Sanfranscico. I would live to be a full time artist. But know it will take a few years before we have money to move an transfer our jobs. But ideally I'm wishing to have the courage to do what your doing. Love your Art. an hope to be doing the same. Right now I work full time very tired but in weekends I paint. Just building up some paintings as trying to learn how to make good CZcams videos is were I'm at. Thanks for your inspiration. We picked Oakland CA to live in more artsy community an because need a change being Kansas is very conservative.
We are aware it is more expensive. But willing to give it a go. It's my daughter's dream to get out of Kansas an we plan to stay roommates in order to survive furring the transition. But we get along . So I'm very independent but will support my daughter we're she is young an I don't want to surprise her adventure . But know she needs my help for living cost till she gets more experienced in the world. But maybe I'll find a better job more art related for a while but ideally I'm tired an want to be at home focused on my art full time. Patience ...I hope to see more videos of your work.
First time i watched your video. Came here cause I love your work. I have a full time job for 21 years now and i am an abstract painter as well the rest of my free time. My dream is to be full time artist too. This video is encouraging. Thank you.
Thanks and you're welcome!!! It's really can happen🥰
Lori you will be a millionaire this time next year with your CZcams channel. This is the reality of having a CZcams channel.
hahaha I don't really think that's in the cards for me. lol I would have to really do some serious work on this channel to blow it up like that. But I totally appreciate the confidence you have in me. 🥰
This was such a helpful video for me to be watching right now! Thank you so much for sharing this advice ❤️ I’m going to check in out your artwork more closely too! It looks beautiful 🤩
Thanks Lori! Always such helpful info and advice! And no one can do EVERYTHING...we have to pick and choose. Understanding our limitations is crucial. I know that creating decent quality videos is very time-consuming. Sometimes people don’t always understand that. 👍
Thanks Nancy...It's truly time consuming...I think long term it will be beneficial. Anything worth doing is always hard work....🥰
I am so glad you have a you tube channel. You're such a great inspiration and give the best down to earth advice. Thank you!
Awww that’s so nice thank you. I’m glad you think the tips are helpful.
Thanks for sharing your journey! You deserve to thrive!
Absolutely brilliant and honest advice again - and all from your own experience! Thank you so much for sharing, Lori.
You are so welcome!
You pretty much answer all my questions before I even ask! Thanks :)
OHHHH that's pretty good 😂
You’re actually giving me lots of tips for my music business ! This is something everyone can benefits from, thank you so much for sharing! 💙
Yes I agree this isn't just for painters.
thank you for your videos ❤❤ I'm beginning my journey towards becoming a full time artist and I really value your advice
Thank you Lori! Always informative and fun to watch.
You are so welcome!🥰
Thanks Lorri for such great tips and advice. So happy for you and wish you continued success.
Thank you so much! Sukanya. 🥰❤️
LOVE your realistic videos about your journey. So inspiring.
Oh my gosh thank you 😊
Awesome video again, Lori!!!! So much great information, and some nice insight ☺️☺️☺️
Thanks Nancy ❤️❤️❤️
I love the natural bloopers too. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to be perfect with everything we do or put out there. Very insightful channel, so glad CZcams out it in my path. 🙏
yes I'm far from perfect and I won't pretend to be lol
The hard part is finding actual buyers! (I like the purple in your hair BTW)
Thanks Marc....That comes with time...and a lot of marketing.
Put your work on a few platforms and they will come to you. Market, market, market!
One of these days, I have to make time to blitz-watch your earlier videos. I am so impressed with your speaking style and how the pieces talked about all fits together with the topic. And, of course, thanks for the tips!
Oh gosh Linda I really appreciate that very much ❤️❤️❤️
Your insight into the numerous aspects of being an artist today are more than just helpful. They are downright "necessary" to have any success in this field. You are very open and honest, you absolutely have my gratitude for it. Thank You ! :)
I also was thinking of "prints", but i understand why a client of higher valued artwork (such as your caliber ) would want the original to be the only "one" of it there is.... in any form.
This was so inspiring Lori. Thank you!
so glad you enjoyed
I love the amount of comments from people who have decided to become full time artists!! Yayyyy!! Congrats! You're gonna love it!
It’s a pretty cool gig ❤️
Thanks for the tips on different avenues on where to sell artwork. I can't wait for the day that I can sell my work full-time! And you're killin' it on CZcams - love your authenticity!!! Cheers! :)
You are so welcome Sara and thank you so much for all the comments truly am grateful 🥰🥰
YOUR HAIR!!! I LOVE WHAT YOU DID!!!
Awww thanks Ruth 😊
Thank you lori. I think you are really a bold women...wich we need more of! Thank you for you sharing. I wish your art grows to something very big! You know I like your artwork very much! Greetings from the snowy mountains...the last two days are very cold...hope spring will come...
Thanks so much Barbara...I hope Spring come for you soon. 🥰
Hello Lori! What a great helpful video! Thank you so much. I like your authenticity. Your videos are the BEST!!! Sending you much love from far away.
Thank you so much Monika, I appreciate that so much. 🥰
FROM ITALY --Thank you very much Lori for your advice , love your art very much. Congratulation!
You are so welcome!
Great information. Thanks for sharing 😊
Merci you respond all of my question. A lot of respond. thank you so much. I love your art. Have a nice day.
I try my best to respond to all the comments ❤️it’s the least I can do in exchange for all the support
Love your videos. You are so honest about your Art and ever ready to help others from your experience. All the very best. I am sure you are going to achieve great success in fact you already have!
Thank you so much I truly appreciate that very much🥰🥰
Omg this is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I aspire to be like you! Thank you!
Awww thank you 😊 😊😊
Awesome Lori, I enjoyed this info. God bless you young lady!
Glad it was helpful!🥰
Awesome Lori! 💕💕
Thank you! 🤗
Thank You Lori for showing me how it's possible to support yourself from art. I quit my job and not going back. Necessity is the mother of invention.
It's so liberating not to be tied to a 9-5
I am very glad that you DID start a youtube channel! Great
Thank you so much! It's a ton of work but I enjoy it.
Loved this video. I left my job last week and I’m hoping to be my own independent artist. Thank you for your content
You are so welcome! and congratulations!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm retiring in a few weeks and would like to become a full time artist. Truly admire your faith and courage to be an artist. Wish you the best.
Oh that's so Patricia congratulation!!! You are going to love it!
Hi lLori! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and vulnerability! I certainly can relate. Was laid off this year- great but yikes!
You are such an inspiration. Hug the beasties for me. ❤️
Your hair is awesome and love the video as always wonderful information. I’d def attend all of your classes.
AWWW Thank you so much 🤗🥰
Hi Lori, your videos are a huge inspiration for me. I wonder if maybe you could share some details about your journey before you became the successful artist that you are today?
Like, how long did it take until you were able to sell some of your pieces? Did you go to classes before, have a teacher, or are you completely self-taught? Have you always been into painting, and practising it, or did you develop the interest later in your life?
Sorry for pestering you with questions! My goal is to be a full-time artist one day, and I feel a bit daunted because I don't even have enough practical painting skills yet - I'm still in my (self-)"education". I wonder how many years I'll have to stick with it before I can expect to be able to make a living through art. I'm 40 now and there's this huge doubt that it's already too late for becoming a professional artist. I also have no chance to be accepted at art school; in Germany these's a strong age bias meaning it's virtually impossible to get into an academy at an age over 30.
I have a video that I share my story and how I started my career. It's titled I quit my job during the pandemic. 🥰
Love your hair color, and the painting behind you!
Oh thank you! I love her too. I love collecting original art. She is my prize collection.
You are really cool and heartful.
Thank you this is really helpful and you are adorable and real and fun. I appreciate you. 🤗🙏
You are so welcome and thank you 😊
You are so very helpful! Thank you so much for giving us the benefit of what you've learned!!! I'm trying to find my niche and I'd love to sell my work. Being able to learn from successful artists like you is extremely helpful. This was a really good video. THANKS!
Thank you Carolyn!!! I appreciate that very much
Thanks from the video, it is the first i watch and it illustre more about different kind of possibilities, I love the ideas of thinking outside the box, I want to expend as an artist and now I create for myself I tries thinks and I like also to be inspire with people that make their dream came true! I'm also considering and open the window with the ideas that money and free things can came with a lot of possibilities with my art and also with thinks that I didn't expect so I can be more peacefull and less stressed about money coming in. Like you said I prefere do 80% of what nourrish me and expand the way of revenues. Aurore from France
Wonderful....I am very happy that you see from my videos that people can work and achieve their goals and dreams. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your advise!
My pleasure Tommy 😊
The energy u have is outstanding
haha I think I lost a little bit of the energy lol need more time in a warmer climate haha
You are inspiring me to go paint again.
haha I paint all the time 🥰
Great video, very useful. God bless you!!!
Thanks Karla 😊😊😊 same to you
This is amazing information Lori, I aspire to be a full time artist also in the future. Much love 💜
Wonderful! love hearing that ❤️
You are an awesome teacher! Thank you so much for your video's
Ahhh thank you so much 😊 🙏
Thank you for your great videos. 👍 They are greatly appreciated.❤
Glad you like them!🥰🥰
Trust in your your Power ,you are blessed
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you soooo much 🥰
Thank you Lori. I loved yoyr workshop! I do paint pouring workshop here in Israel. I much preffer to just paint, but as you say, it is another revenue stream. Need to look into galleries here too.
Yes having more then one revenue stream is truly helpful and a bit of peace of mind.
Hello Lori. Love your art! I’m curious, before you started your Shopify store, did you have a large inventory of paintings at the ready to sell? I’ve thought about trying to sell my art, but am not sure how many paintings I should have ready before tying it. Thank you!
Thanx for your honest words! You rock!😍👌
My pleasure 😊
You are an inspiration for me
awww thank you so much 🥰
Thanks Lori! Awesome video:)
Glad you liked it and thank you so much for watching it.
Where did you find your “collectors” originally? I have sold about 160 paintings in the past two years- but most of my clients have been other artists....and mostly bcuz of my CZcams channel and social media. I’d love to know how to find more Art Collectors as buyers and therefore making high end sales.
Pre covid I participated in about 3-5 art shows per year. My instagram brings me customers from all over the world. Galleries have their own customers. I started out on Etsy.
Thank you for this
my pleasure 🥰!!
Always useful tips, Lori! Look forward to you offering classes in Almonte!🤞🤞🤞
Lol Maybe one day right now my studio is so full I can barely fit in there myself lol
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist I hear you! We can do it outdoors...better with Covid anyway! Like...in your spare time...🤣. Happy New Year! Hope you're enjoying your new home, studio and town!
Where have you gone? We haven’t seen you in while, hope all is well.
This was very helpful, thank you!
My pleasure 😊😊😊
You are awesome!,
awwww thanks so much Liz.
I would take your class! I so appreciate your videos. Thank you
awww thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for this information. I was looking into having prints made but the cost is high and I have to travel 100+ miles just to get my canvas scanned on a large scale.
Don't do it. It cheapens art.
Hi Lori, Thanks for your videos. They're very informative. Just a quick question. Do you stretch your own canvases or do you just work on store bought already canvas? Thanks!
Hi Karen, thank you so much. I work on both.
Wonderful information.
thank you !
Thank you so much! Greetings from Germany!
So much love from Germany!! One day I will visit there.
Awesome ideas
Thanks Pauline🥰
I second using Instagram to go Live. Super easy to just hop on and do it. Although I'm not sure how easy it is to record it to pop up on your CZcams channel... Thanks again for always being so generous with your experience and knowledge! I've learned a ton from you xx
P.S. Two questions; what was your previous career? Curious! And as a recently silver sister who's still trying to figure out makeup that complements hair colour, what is that lovely product/cover on your eyes? LOL!
haha I have no clue...I usually just use my blush on my eye. I'm completely out of touch with make up 😂 I don't like the look of live insta. CZcams is better lol I worked with children and foster parents.
I need to hire someone to work on the 75% so I can do the painting. I have basically zero knowledge of social media and at 70 I don’t have the confidence or the inclination to learn something new and to constantly have to keep up with posting things every day. It would be a large initial cost to pay wages with few sales but if I wasn’t spending the time on marketing I could be painting twice as much so theoretically my increased inventory would result in enough sales to pay the assistant. Am I crazy? I would love to know what all. Your artist friends and followers think.
Hi Lori! Thank you so much for all of the value you add to our community! Did you ever happen to get those commissions out of the way to see what printer you used? I’m researching printers right now and I’d love to know how you felt about yours! 🙂
Yes I did haha it's an EPSON Surecolor P800
Hello Lori, I'm an abstract artist from Quebec province (in the Montreal area). I started almost a year ago to post once a day on Instagram, and I'm beginning to gain confidence... Thanks for your inputs, it is very motivating! I wish you a nice day! :)
Oh Chantal that’s so amazing good for you !!!
How has that worked out for you?
Wow and wow, thank you for this great information! I had a challenging few days and your words lifted my spirit. It gives me some insights into creating many avenues to explore to market my brand. Some days I feel like I have A.D.D. and solve with having a variety of projects on the go but appreciation you saving me energy and time with your tips. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sherry, Campbellford ON
My pleasure and that makes this channel worth it for me. My friends always say I'm ADD too ....lol If I do have it I've come to accept this is who I am and hiding it and trying to be perfect didn't help me at all..😂 being yourself is so much easier.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Wow, refreshing to hear someone else is like me. LOL I fell in love with abstract because it wasn't perfect and I found the mess ups were so beautiful and they expressed the feelings I have inside. "Happy little accidents" I am in awe that I can create such pretty things. Keep up the great work, we never know who we inspire and the healing we facilitate.
@@sherryturner1078 You couldn't be more right!!!! One kind smile or word could completely change some else'ss life.
As far as marketing the original to a collector and then selling prints I understand how they feel. Could you not sell the originals to collectors and then have a different body of work that you do just for the prints? Maybe make the printing originals smaller than your normal work? Shipping a print rolled up in a tube is certainly easier and cheaper and less time consuming than shipping an original.
Wonderful info. Thank you so much!
Id followed your large commission and would love to see how it turned out!
Learned a lot! 🤗💕
Thank you so much. It hasn’t been installed yet. I have to wait until the construction of the remodelled lobby is finished. I’ll be posting everything as soon as it hung.
I did see the install. You are do gutsy to take that size on and share with us
This is very helpful, I don't do prints, but am considering it in the future. Have you also considered setting up a Patreon account? I have just set one up (unpromoted at the moment) and I have seen other artists benefiting from it.
I kind of feel that I don't want to profit anymore at this time with CZcams. I like that advertiser pay and not the viewers. 🥰
Interesting I paint Acrylic art painting i love my paintings i couldn't part with them or sell them good luck to you 💗
I love mine too but it would be impossible to keep them all 😂
Hey do you know of any good online print shops to make art prints?
I have never used an online print shop to make prints. sorry :(
Lori, when you set up your art store, how did you set up a payment structure for clients? Was it pay pal or credit cards?
both..
Thank you!
Everything you say is what I SHOULD DO, but I don’t do anything to sell my work. I’m my own worse enemy!
I can do abstract paintings unlike you. Ceramics. Resin Jewellery. I’ve even got a Shopify website….. do nothing on it. YOU ARE HELPING ME PUSH THROUGH THE FOG IM EXPERIENCING.
So thank you
Anna Sydney Australia
I love hearing that!!! Push push push 😊😊😊
The fog you're experiencing is what all artists experience. It's almost next to impossible to sell art. Stop trying to sell and just enjoy the creative process.
i love that art therapy sessions
Haha Thanks Natalya🥰
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist 🌹🌼🌷🌻thanks nice hair )) color
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist absolutely agree about advertising time consuming )) and all artist have to have an representative thank Lori ! keep posting >>next is book for beginners ))
@@natalyaroman8716 hahaha never....I detest writing.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist it can be a video book then))
I up my price for the gallery. If someone buys from a gallery the customer pays for that. If customers look up my gallery online they get it cheaper direct. But we do our own thing.
That wouldn't fly for my working relationship with the Galleries that represent me.
When your gallery finds out you're selling at a discount behind their back they will kick you to the curb
Hi. You art is beautiful. You said you’re on Shopify but I don’t see a link. Can you please provide the link? Thank you
My links are in my banner and in the description below. 😊
https:/www.lorimirabelli.com
What software do you use to record and edit your videos? I love that you are so organized about your art business!🤗
haha most days I don't feel so organized lol I use IMOVIE
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Thanks!
Thank you so much for all your advice I’ve watched all of your videos I’m now going to post twice a day on Instagram my Instagram is terrible I have 37k followers on TikTok but only 335 on Instagram so let’s see if this works. I need to be dedicated thank u so much
You're so welcome! I hope it helps and great job on tik tok
Thanks, Lori, this is good information. I know this is a personal question but i was wondering if you are the sole breadwinner and only have to sustain yourself? I was also wondering what your career was in the past as you seem to be a really good presenter and speaker? :-)
Never married and no children. So yepp 100 % made here on my own. ❤️
I worked with children and foster parents. The last 5 years I became a trainer for foster parents and trained PRIDE course for people wanting to adopt and for people wanting to become foster parents.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Wow, that's very cool, thanks for sharing that :-)
Nice content, can I ask some advice on the standard socially acceptable way for artists to get in touch with galleries? Thanks :)
Thank you. I would check their website and see if they have a submission protocol. If they don’t have one listed that complicates it a bit more as I don’t know the particulars of the galleries you seek to approach. There are different levels of galleries so it’s not really a generic answer.
Questions to ask yourself....have you checked out other artist the gallery represents?
Does your selling price point match that of the galleries?
Is the gallery local and if so have you been to visit the gallery ?
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Thanks it helps a lot, I did not consider a series of things, at my stage I was aiming at local galleries, have a nice weekend :)
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Do you mind if I ask where you buy your large canvases?
Deserre’s art store and the really large ones I have locally made.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist do you prefer canvases or wood cradle boards? I also noticed some aluminum boards have you ever tried those?
@@ruthinmanart4063 cold wax and oil on wood and acrylic on canvas. 😊 nope for Aluminum
So this was posted two years ago. Has anyone become a full time successful artist now as ac result of the hints and tips?
It took me almost a decade to become a full time artist. So two years I would think would be a bit premature no?
Did you mean your clients did not want to buy prints or that they preferred to not have their commissions made into prints? I moved to Giclee printing a few years ago and the quality of my work became even better than some of my originals haha. Thanks for another great video
They didn't want the paintings they purchase to no longer be one of kind. I was worried I would lose the ability to sell (by my standards) high end art so I stopped making prints.
The right pronunciation is Zee - Clay
Can abstract art be made digitally?? If yes , How?? Beside traditional way, manually.
I'm not a digital artist. lol
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist i know your not digital artist, lol. But if one address oneself as an artist then they should be aware of know how of all kind of artforms like in the space of paintings be it acrylics, oil, watercolor, epoxy resin, fliud art, abstract, etc !! isn't it. Thats the least expected out of them. Be it artist master one artform.
Thank for another fabulous video Lori, these are more important to me than you could ever realise. Prints have never worked for me, everyone likes a one off commission with my style I feel. I just had a professional giclee print made of a portrait I drew recently and the quality is embarrassing 🙃
I am moving into my first tiny studio next month and looking to start my CZcams channel finally to look at creating future revenue streams. I'm not a wizard with technology so it will be interesting to see how that goes 🤔
Yes a lot of people want one of kind....and yes yes...I wasted a lot of canvas paper trying to get the print quality perfect.