How I started my ART BUSINESS at 16 (pricing art & commissions)
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Hello world!
today i’m sharing with you some of my lifehacks & tips that i’ve learned on my art journey so you wont make the same mistakes! 🤡😎
anyway, check out my art insta if you wanna ! / ciaraganart
let me know if you have any questions or more things you wanna learn from me hehe
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can i sell my depression away
that’s for another video 🤘😬🤘
Aldrei Ong You can give some to me :)
Okay but technically you can... TECHNICALLY.
Put it's not like it'll go away ofc- like vent art
Was that a question? XD
Aldrei Ong i died reading this😂😂
Not tryna be mean, but all the people saying “step one: have talent, or must me nice to have talent” Art is actually not talent. It is a skill that can be developed no matter how bad you are. Just how studying improves certain parts of your brain, drawing builds on the visual cortex
i feel like you've just hit a bullseye
Correct but geniuses and talented artists do exist. Some artists are just more natural at it than others, it’s just the way we’re wired.
Thank you. I was gonna comment this too but you summed it up perfectly. I hate when people say i can't even draw a straight line. It must be nice to be talented and im like... no bish! I struggled to develop my skills. Its something anyone can do if they just put in the effort. Just like any other skills
That’s actually the basic excuse of untalented people who just can’t do shit lol. Splash a piece of shit on a canvas and call it ‘aRt’ ans then claim that ‘aRt iS a fORm oF eXpreSsioN yoU doNt hAvE tO Be taLentEd’. If you’re not talented and make absolute shit then what’s the point lol? Honey, you have to be talented to make decent art. Period. Talent cannot be taught. You can learn how to draw or paint, but the painting of a naturally talented individual will never compare to the painting of an untalented and taught individual. It’s like singing, it’s either you have a pretty voice or you don’t. And if you don’t, just shut the fuck up, don’t sing like a shitbag and say ‘ itS bEAuTifUL iN itS owN wAy’. No, it’s just not. It’s crap.
CL what a crock of shit lmao
There are plenty of amazing artists who will tell you they’re not talented, they just worked hard.
What even is artistic talent anyway? Talented individuals still have to learn the foundations of art, the difference is they just pick it up faster.
The irony of "art is a luxury" and yet artist usually under price works 😅😂
Cause they won’t buy your shit if you’re a small artist
velvetvon Maybe cause I’m that small artist
@velvetvon being realistic
Gosh i agree hhhaha
I remembered my first commission when i drew a storybook page by page for my best friend's little sister cause her mother asked me to, and it took me a week to finish and at the end i only received 200pesos,, i never really complained cause i really dont know how to price things since i was still in 6th grade at that time and it IS for my best friend's sister so yea, lesson learned dont do commissions on close friends cause they'll end up getting a discount.
I also had the same experience, but she/he is not my close friend though. I was in a university by that time and we're also doing our thesis. I got too exhausted for accepting that work cause they are in 1/2 cartolina with app. 20 pages and received 300 php. But at the end of the day, im contented that the client is happy with my artwork.
@@bernadettelumenario8441 truuueee, the fulfillment sis. Im also very glad I did that cause then my storybook will be used by elementary students, but then again GRABE NAMAN SISZT i just hope people wont underestimate our works ya know we worked our ass on that and get below 500?? Uh uh
Lol 😂
Hii umm, so i had my first painting commission from a stranger and i mean he was legit he already payed the downpayment and all BUT like do i have to like update him from time to time? CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME TIPS HAHSHSHAHA FUC
i paint for my cousins project i make it as realistic as possible .....
i didnt get paid . the canvas size is 16x20
i wanna start accepting commissions but kinda afraid that it would be a flop :'
You will never know until you started.
ur only going to be a flop if you don’t try 😠😠
jon I know how you feel but just know that, myself as an art student, will only flop if you don't take the risk/chances you've been given, so my advice is just go for it. Don't think too much of the "what ifs" or "buts" and always work on it by doing commissions or promoting your art to the world.
what happens if it turns out to be a flop? you stand up and try harder
same :((
homegirl mentioned the og viria and i HOLLERED
only the OGs 😎😫😫😫
For people who are bout to start sellin art , first u should create an insta acc to gain followers ( if u already done that and didnt gain enough OR just startin up ) LETS FOLLOW EACH OTHERS SMALL BUSINESSES AND BECOME FRNDS , i will start my acc name : aesthetybyathi 😊
AAAA TASTE!!!!! Chefs kiss*
So when I was 14 I drew a fan art of captain America for my friend birthday....but then her aunt ask me to draw a picture of her daughter that live far away from her..then I do for fun and she paid for that...then when i was in the class enjoying my day with my sketchbook...there’s these guys said to me that he don’t believe that I drew the fan art then they make fun of my art that I decided to stop drawing...but after 2years when I was 17. I try to draw again ,honestly I kind of regretted the choice that chose..because if I don’t stop I will get improved and I can proof to them that I actually do better than before..Now I really struggle with my own arts 😊 I don’t know why I tell you this but it make me feel better to tell the story.. Thank you❤️
I'm 17. I make art and like you, I struggle too. I just want to say that our creations are something that's inside of us and it's our own kind of self expression. I actually get sad when people compare me to other artists at my school, and get sadder when I didn't get to win at art contests. But I love art and I will continue creating.. We'll better ourselves. We will work for it. We will get there 💕
jean b ❤️❤️ yup!Good luck!❤️❤️😊
@@ata_qmrn2200 Thank you. You too
this pisses me off... i wish i could punch them in the face
Your practice art, you don't need to show to anyone. Practice every day. Do something every day. And don't listen to people that don't do art themselves. They don't know. And often they just want to hurt others.
i remember when i was grade 10, my “price” for my calligraphy art is just one cup of sago inumin which is 20 pesos only 🙃🤣
The only students who knows calligraphy in highschool be like:
"I would be *rich* if I'd sell my art."
i’m here because of my boyfriend who is an aspiring artist. he stopped for 2 years tho, but after sooo many times of pursuing him to go back to his passion, he’s finally back. Hopefully, he finds his way to reconnect with his arts. This video is really helpful, ate!! Cant wait to share this with him. Sorry for oversharing hehe im just happy for my lil picasso. Wala kasi akong talent for arts, kaya nag-aaral na lang kung paano ko pa siya mamomotivate 💗 #simp
the perfect support everybody needs
best gf
That's cute
thats my....dress 🥺
no 1 asked pls go to sleep
youre litterally my sister lmao
starriix we’re sisters ,, it’s literally normal we speak like that 😅
@@CiaraGan ooooohhhh lmaooo didn't know that sorry
lol
I’m not talented or good at drawing or painting. I’m definitely never going to start my own art business or page. But am I still going to watch is cause it’s Ciara? Hell yeah😋
Us artists didn't just wake up one day knowing how to do art, or how to be good at it. We LEARNED how to. Check out books from your library. It's a great place to start.
While talent is one factor, it all comes down to time and experience you put into your craft. It’s like learning every other skill, some are natural but you become better by learning it
6:15
Reality hit me hard when I actually sold my portrait commission for 300 Php... did I look down on myself too much? Or I just found myself a rookie starting off so I can't price my art that high like a thousand Php per head on portrait
this video really helps in artists starting commissions and aspiring artists like me! it was very informative, and i do agree we may have different perspectives when it comes to pricing our art :) the way you talked really pulled my attention through! thanks!
So smart as such a young age. I hope to be able to commission you one day 💕 all the best x
it’s funny that this video comes up in my recommendations at the time i’m contemplating whether or not i should start doing commissions and start selling stickers. huhu, i’m taking this as a sign to continue. thank you so much for this video! ❤️
I will probably sound super dumb for asking this-
So if I get commissioned for an artwork,i have to draw it
But like, how do I give it to them?
Do I email the picture for them? Or do I have to give them the physical print/picture
I'm so new to this and I'm so confused
I never thought about commissions or anything related to that
I do acrylic and digital paintings and I don't know what to do
Most of my followers aren't from my country and I seriously don't know how much I should charge.
We have the same situation
We have the same situation
hmmm it depends if you’re selling a physical artwork or a digital one. i think it’d be much easier to do digital commissions instead! what you do for that is do your drawing, then send them the image/file for it :D
@@komikkyo thank you!
Star bubbles hehe np :D
Yess, I really enjoy doing watercolor but I feel like I'm an amateur so I don't have the confidence to show my art, this video somewhat helped gain my confidence and do art as a part time job cause I really want to start a buisness ever since I was little💖 thank you ciaraaa💖💝
I just recently started painting using acrylic and is planning on selling my works. I have a loooonngg way to go and this helped me a lot. Thanks!
I started my business at 15 and now I’m 17, and I have struggled with the sameee things hahaha, but only time and experience can tell us the real answers for this hahah
wow this helps a lot! i dont know how to put the right words, but I am an amateur artist who is not really confident with my work. I know you were talking about how you started your business and stuffs but while watching it, i am really amazed of what you have already achieved! Cheers to success! This really made my day!
I'm 16 and a self taught artist. I currently do traditional art with cheap ass supplies lol and digital art on my smol android phone haha. Everyone who knows me knows how much I'm doing to get that ipad to do better and be productive.
Also, I got my first commiss. of digital art @ $32(that's a lot in India hehe) i could never believe I got my first commiss drawing on my phone hahaha!
Hey wow...same here! Like except I haven't started commissions yet...n also I do charcoal work....but yeah can u tell me your ig handle if u have one??? Like commissions in India n on tat being a 16 year old .....is kinda confusing to me....I'd love to know how u did it! ❤️
@@theakshaypatra7623 @nobo.draws is my ig handle. If you have any questions or anything, I'm ready to help u☺️
What app are u using?
@@anonymous-zf1qm infinite painter :D
@@xyzabc-nu3vd thanks ❤️
im quite flexible when it comes to using any medium ( except for oil paints ) planning on starting art commissions this year , really nervous but i guess its worth the experience
I got your point with the pricing based on the final result since there are some people who will overprice their product even tho it's not really good or something. But pricing your product based on materials and time isn't actually 'unrealistic'? I mean, there are really good paints out there that are high prized but are good quality. Like, they have good color quality, it decay longer, etc. And time is gold. Some people are really busy and time is pretty valuable to them. Detailed pieces usually takes time and effort. Although pricing on time is kinda dubious to me since I don't really know how the client will be able to truly tell if the amount of time was true or not. But all in all, I think pricing them based on that is not unrealistic. That is all. I would like to explain more on material quality and things, but I got pretty lazy. ^^'
Btw, very informative video. Pretty helpful.
I know im late butttt, I just realized that flowers are your specialty... SANA OLLL POOO
hi, i am 15 and from jamaica and i had this idea to start selling my art and this helped a lot, thank u❤
Keep doing art💙
I’ve got a commission last month from my adviser but I was so lazy, uninspired, doesn’t care about any deadlines and too perfectionist at the same time that it took me weeks before I could actually finish them. But I already knew the deadline was way back last last week and that no one asked on how it went with ny work. Until now. Maybe because they already know me well. I’m still satisfied with my work though. Didn’t regret finishing them.
I am sooo glad I found your channel!! I'm planning on starting a knitting business in the winter and am filipino, as well. I live here in the States, and am so inspired by you and your art. I am so happy to start being subscribed to you!!
I'm trying to grow my art business but it's so hard. But I'm not gonna give up. I know it's a process but it's difficult at times
Thanks for posting this video! It was really helpful for someone who is looking to start selling art!
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I love how you speak❤️ Gonna stan this artist from now on.
Somehow i find out that the way you thinking about to price arts, it's just the same as me! I totally agree what u said 7:30 . When i watched the other videos that talking about this, i was like "oh my god. Is this really the way they price their art? Literally like the all smallest thing on the process, you gotta include it all?" Even myself was creeped out to know this😂 cz i know at the end, people would just only care about the final product. Not the whole process. Unless for taxes, shipping, materials, printing. This 4 for me has to be counted after all. Seriously cz just before your video i watched, they include all the utilities, your groceries, times and other things that i personally think wasn't necessary. Honestly sis, now you make me a little bit comfortable and not in a guilty to price my arts.😂
The way I price (idk if this would help anyone) but I have a set price for the size canvas I’m working on, and I specialize in acrylic portraits, so for every extra headcount I double the set price. Ex. A 16x20 one person portrait would be $80 and if they want two people in it then it would be $160. I am still an amateur but I have gained some experience on painting compared to my first ever commissioned piece where I charged $15 for a 16x20
So really once you’ve gained experience you’ll be able to adjust your pricing along your growth as an artist.
Hey, thank you for this! I'm just a starting artist and you have answered most of my questions. Thank you!
Hi, Ciara! I started to follow you when that famous dress you designed went viral!! And now I'm into painting too and ur posts inspire me!!! 🥺🥺
Recognize, especially if you aren't financially independent, that your art is VALUABLE because nobody else in the whole world can make something exactly like you. Do not. undersell yourself, as it creates this idea that new artists don't make quality art, or that art isn't a valuable luxury item. It is! And art is important, and your time and craft deserves to be compensated for appropriately.
I use the "hours, materials, effort" rubric as a starting point for pricing. I do this because materials and effort go into a painting, whether a client sees it or not, and my time is valuable. Sometimes, especially as a "novice" artist, you aren't very fast, so including hours in the pricing right away might make a piece an unrealistic price. If one portrait takes me 10 hours at the start of my commissions, and I want to get more than minimum wage (which is completely reasonable.) that could be $100-200 for the piece, even without materials included. I would price it lower because I know that it isn't necessarily the quality I would personally pay for a $200 painting. BUT, eventually with skill and time, you grow faster at making a better product and that isn't such an unrealistic price. Look at other artist's commission sheets! Find people you feel are in a similar boat to you and see what they do.
I really love your videos, it really inspires to be an artist since i really like painting. 🥺✨
Omggggg i was following you in insta without knowing it's you, you are sooooo adorable
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This video was really beneficial to me and for those who want to start commissioning their art, as well as for artists who don't have a lot of followers or friends on their social media accounts.
This was very helpful. I’m trying to do commissions myself so I could buy the things I need and help my mom with financial things but I didn’t know where to start so these tips really helped me alot🥺🤲🏻💖💞thank you sm!!
super helpful! I'm trying to start an art account and this lessened my worries since you sound so chill. Thanks from a kapwa pinoy ❣️
Same energy
I've managed to get back into my art and commissions have been picking up. I'm thinking about starting my own shop but pricing has always been an issue. I personally just like people enjoying my art and it could be free but I know that that is not realistic. For some reason it's so hard to get out of that mindset of " you're charging too much lower the price."
Once i get back to the Philippines i’ll buy some paintings from specially the ones with flowers 😍😍
The video i need rn thank u! ❤
Shekinah Cortez huli ka
@@joyceremo1413 HAHA ANO BAAAA
This video really shed some light onto some things I was confused about. It's alot simpler than all those confusing professional long vids. Thanks for this!
You're right, sometimes its hard to watch videos about professionalism in such fields..
I really loved the video! It gave me an idea about commissions. Because of this pandemic I really want to find a way to earn money and I like have NO IDEAS! Oh and also I followed your art account in instagram
this was so helpful! Thank thank ty :))
woah ate ciara gan ur my idol
alyanna ross omg please sponsor me alyanna ross 😔😔😔
you inspire me so much I- 😭
Love your content! I’m twice your age, but I learned so much from your video. Man I wish I had your skill back in college - you know how to make art and actually sell it. Kudos also to your brevity and clarity with your insights. Definitely subscribing to your channel. 🌺
Woot woot wish I can paint. I can't even draw a decent circle. ✊😭
Well practice, I'm sure she wasn't born being able to paint amazing.
!!!! omg i can’t even draw decent circles too, don’t worry 🥺 practice and practice, and it will get easier, u got this!
I just love your artworks
First: YOU SHOULD HAVE TALENT
mOODD
LIKE IDK WHY AM I EVEN WATCHING THIS
first, you should have GUSTO and DETERMINATION. am I right or am I right
*skills and determination
Second: have money and resources
When I started arts back in 2016-2017 every single person in my class and school wanted me to draw them. And now that I started commissions in 2020, none of them came :")
idky but i somehow see ryujin from itzy in you lol
but thanks for this video! very insightful and helpful!
inspired to do this but broke asf HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA lol
Thing is I actually do everything. I do realistic human portraits with pencils, colored pencils and oil paint. I also paint on my clothes and mirrors with acryl colors and I draw in a cartoon style with line art and sometimes colored pencils. As you said people don't like too much choice but idk what to promote then. Should I do an account for every type of art I do?
Art is not talent its a skill. You may have the talent on learning faster than your other peers. If you work hard enough and improve in a steady pace you'll get there
I'm binging all your videos and this one is so so so helpful!!
6:08 oh my god I havent laughed so good in awhile LOL nice didnt expect that. Great tips btw!
Thank you for your advice about pricing art. As far as your university path. I recommend you getting into a field that gives you a license from your state after you graduate. So you can have a better chance of competing with everybody else for employment. 🤗♥️
Subscribed!! I really enjoyed this video and I learned a lot! 😁
Great piece of work Ciara!! 💖💯 Lodi✨
Your Art is so vibrant! Love it 😍
i wish i was this talented :((
day 1 of asking Ciara to make an updated version of this.
Super insightful! Thank you so much for posting this!!
WOW 😲
You are realistic and have such practical approach towards creativity and business. You work with both these qualities in equal proportion to gain perfect result and that is being successful. Top cherry to it is you have these qualities at such young age. Best wishes. FRom Pakistan
I found this video in June and I am now a 16 year old amateur artist I don't know if it's just me but my artworks are kinda different from others. I like unique art full of message rather than fan arts or common graphic arts that's why I don't know if people will love the artworks I've made.
My 1st commission started with 200 php on 15x20 watercolor paper...then it went to 300...but I do my pricing depending on the size of my canvas, no matter how detailed it would be..so it would be less sometimes..now a days they dont pay me but they just buy me food and drinks like starbucks or bos or burgers and milkteas...
thank you for this,this is very helpful to me as young artist!!
Thank you so much for this video, it helped a lot and cleared out some doubts of mine :D
i wish i was like you 🥺🥺
I hope I could get one of your art piece. Love you Ciara ❤😘
You are such a creative soul
may i ask, how do you deliver the arts to the buyers especially those whose living far away from yours?
Yes i want to know how too.. Please if anyone knows tell us
EARLY 🥰
A young Non Kpop classy artist... Thank God you exist.
Hey Ciara, you are so inspiring
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hi ciara! may i ask your proccess how you ship your art to the client? huhu i can't find a lot of info about it.
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Your such an inspiration 😍😍😍
i did my first commission a few months back and i worked on it for 6+ hours everyday for a week (it was about 7 pieces) and i sent it to her and she ignored me for months and continues to use it for her business without crediting me and saying she designed it ...
did you put your watermark?
Sue.
OMG KABABAYAN! ❤️
How can I commission my traditional art? Do I need to scan it? Snap picture of it? Or mail it? Idk where to start.
GURL this video has been really useful!! 🥰 One question: Do you think it's a smart idea to change my personal Instagram account to my business account (as I already have a following there) or do you think I should start a fresh account with 0 followers?
How long after you posted your art that you started pricing them?
After your artwork has been bought, do you take down the bought artwork from your portfolio?
I'm new to the business of art 🥺
earlyyyy
how did u get payment when you're 16 ? trying to start commissions haha
i got them through my bank account! PayPal if internationally :)
First step; have talent
What is talent is you're broke and nothing to buy quality art supplies... :(
0:44 so no...facebook?
*scratches that off from the list*
i guess facebook is more for the oldies HAHAHAH
Hahhhaha hit me hard too realizing I only do facebook
I have been thinking of posting my art in ig but I end up keeping it in cabinet because I am scared that people will gonna judge it. 😥 advice please
How do I get comissioned? 0:36
How do I get my comissions out there without a big following? 1:24
What do you specialise in? 2:39
THANK U
Thanks for sharing this topic. ☺️💕👍🏻
I really liked this! THANK YOU ❤
Nasa abroad ka o sa pinas?
Hiii 💘thaank youu for this. It's an inspiratioon.
You’re so inspiring