I BECAME A FULL TIME ABSTRACT ARTIST AFTER I QUIT MY JOB - Lori Mirabelli
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- I became a full time abstract artist during the 2020 pandemic. This is the story of my art Journey. In this video, I discuss my Instagram growth strategies 2020 and art business tips that blew up my art business page on Instagram over the last 7 months!! and so many of you have been asking me for tips on how I increased my Instagram growth and wondering how I'm selling my paintings online. Also, asking questions like, am I advertising on Facebook or Instagram, and what's my growth strategy. Well, I heard you, and here are some things that I changed in my art career practice that helped me to gain more Instagram and google organic traffic. The end result is, I now have organic growth driving traffic to my artist website which increased my ability to sell my abstract paintings online.
For those that have asked about how I started my abstract art career, I started this video off by sharing how this all began for me back in 2008 and eventually was able to become a full-time abstract artist. First selling on Etsy and then building my own website through Wix and eventually moving to Shopify.
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Hi Lori I am just starting painting, since I lost my job painting is everything I have now. Thank you for sharing your Story.
I'm sorry to hear that you lost your employment. It's been such a horrible time for so many people. I hope this channel brings a little bit of assistance to you.
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers!
@@lizlondonartist1 aww thank you and same to you as well🥰
good luck and welcome😇
Hi Neomisia. So sorry about that, I can relate to this because last month I lost my job too.
I'm tiding up, while trying to make a portfolio of work, But for the most part,
don't worry you will not Walk alone we are all here
I'm so glad that youtube recommend Loli 's abstract channel.
Sending you God's provision and protection and to anyone in similar situation
God got you. He will make it ok before you know it Amen
Thank you very much for this vid, Lori! i've always had this dream of being an artist, but never really got around to doing it. Your insights on your art journey gave me perspective on how to possibly achieve it. Thank you very much again!
You are so welcome!
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist hi
You're awesome! I've been working as an artist for approximately 25 years and so much of what you said is the same goals, fears, uncertainties, determination that I had in the beginning. What I have learned over the years is this, what I tell people who say they envy me.... wish they could quit their 9-5 job and become an artist. I tell them I wish I had the mindset to work a 9-5 job, have a definite income every week, punch in at 9, work til 5, and then go enjoy the rest of my day. Paid sick leaves and vacations, 401k's, insurance benefits and others to cover for me when I'm sick or on vacation. As an artist, you not only have to create the artwork yourself, but also purchase supplies, keep track of supply and completed pieces of art inventory, learn to create a professional online presence via many different platforms, answer emails and create mailing lists... run promotions, learn to use a camera, take professional grade photos of all your work, edit photos.... upload photos on all your platforms... packaging sold pieces and get packages shipped out in a timely fashion, design marketing tools like business cards, flyers, discount cards to hand out while out in public.... in other words promote promote promote! AND, seek out venues to sell art through such as art shows, galleries, wholesale to giftshops or sell on consignment, offer commissioned work, fill out applications for shows and galleries and if accepted make damn sure enough inventory is ready in time on top of having enough artwork to keep online sales venues stocked.... load up artist tent, displays and inventory for shows... travel then unload and set up.... work work work the busy show weekends, them immediately after the show closes, pack up and load up my booth and any remaining inventory and drive back home to once again unload the art show stuff. Check emails and if any sales were made online while away at the show and get orders shipped out. Call or email shops and galleries to see how their inventory is doing and get any work they need completed and delivered first.... THEN.... after checking and ordering any needed supplies, start working again creating enough inventory for the next art show. Because I work with natural items I collect off of the beaches and forests where I live, I also have to make sure I have stockpile large enough to get me through the long winter months. Summers I wake at 4 or 5 a.m. and, like you Lori, go in all different directions doing any number of things instead of sitting focused on one project start to finish like I should be doing.... but working for myself, I freely admit, I totally lack self-discipline ... but somehow I always managed to keep up with the inventory. I spend more hours a day though than 8 hours on things art related when i am not actually making the art. I'm horrible at math so I have no clue how many hours I spend per piece, or how much art supply i used per piece... and add in art show entry fees, travel expense, internet and website fees and time online promoting and updating sites.... so... what Im actually getting paid per month is anyones guess and although bills and basic needs are met financially, I do not make enough to set aside a comfortable retirement nest egg. SO... to those who envision artists living some romantic relaxing lifestyle and contemplating quitting their 9-5 and the securities it offers, think real hard about how much time, effort and sacrifice you're willing to invest in making a living making and selling art. One last note.... I wouldn't change a thing about the decisions Ive made and the journey its taken me on in life.
hahaha I had all that you speak of and gave it all up on Oct 28th 2020 to do this full time. I was doing both careers and thought dang I work too much and decided to go full time artist. Now I work twice as hard as I did before and I'm just about to take my first unpaid 2 week vacation (staycation) 😂😂
Work hard - play hard has alway been my motto 🥰
Your story is so similar to mine! 😊 I always wanted to be an artist and always had an interest in psychology as well. The way the human mind works is very intriguing 🤔. Anyway, I am self taught though, but I'm feeling really grateful for it. I also started with drawing, I love making portraits! Would have started to paint earlier, but couldn't afford it really, having 3 kids. I started last year and I am thinking about doing this for a living. Thank you for this video! Wish you all the best! Love and peace to all!
That's wonderful. So glad you came back to art. I never had children so that afforded me a lot of extra money and time lol
Wow! I just found you! I'm starting with art and you have given us very generously amazing information! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I just found you! I am a photographer with great imagery of nature. I just created a really nice calendar for my clients and after seeing it printed and hearing everyone's reactions. I feel I can make a living from my nature photography. Thank you for your insights!
Oh that's so great...good for you 😊🥰🥰
This was very helpful and generous of you, thank you, Lori.
You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful😊
This is really inspiring on so many levels. Thank you! And I looove Lincoln!
Oh good that makes me so happy! and I love Lincoln too lol
Thanks ever so much for sharing this information was priceless to me.
Glad it was helpful! and thanks so much for watching :)
Thank you! Love your story and the tips. I need to get busy! Inspired.
So glad this video gave you some inspiration 😊😊
Thank you so much, Lori, for sharing your experiences - and best of luck with your art. I love it!
Thank you so much!
I just found out now and believed who told me when I was a teen and thinking to take up Fine arts that art supplies are expensive but now I can afford to buy some stuff & happy I could draw, paint & my passion about handicrafts.
that's so wonderful.
Watched again and learned even more the second time. Thanks, Lori, for all your help to those of us who are new artists, especially.
You are so welcome! Thanks Carolyn
So Miss Lori - WAY TO GIVE!!! Awesome video. Thank you for being so generous. I see Life in you - Your mirror the beauty to put into your work. And it mirrors you.
Harmony!! That is so lovely thank you truly :)
What a great video! You really “walk the talk”, in terms of giving back to your community.
I appreciate that! I'm tryin😊
Lori, it is Donna G it’s so GREAT seeing you doing what you love❤️you look so happy
OMG Hey Donna!!! That’s so great you watched me in action haha leaving was the best decision I made in a long time! I hope your doing well!! Say hi to everyone for me. ❤️
The way that you described realistic renditions versus abstract really resonated with me. Wow.
Thanks Jared..😊
Thank you so much for sharing how you navigated this art selling world. Great tips for us emerging artists - to save time and energy.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Lori, you answered all the questions I had but was afraid to ask!! I have been your follower and admirer!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations!
Ahhhh Regina I'm so glad!... Thank you for watching!
I watched this vid all the way, you gave me strength. Thanks and stay safe out there!
I appreciate that! and truly that wonderful that I had that affect. Yes you as well.
Thank you so much! I’m just starting my art business journey and am encouraged that I have almost followed the same path you shared so far ❤ I was a graphic design major but felt too restricted by the formalities of the whole thing. Now I’ve returned to my true passion with an initial love of line drawing and now fascination with fundamental design elements as applied to abstract contemporary and textural art ❤
oh that sounds exciting good for you 🥰
Thank you for sharing your experience with being an artist! Great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it! My pleasure!
Excellent information! Thanks so much for sharing what you have learned. I can't wait to see new posts💙
Wonderful so happy you enjoyed it :)
You are wonderful to take time to help and share with other painters. Wonderful paintings. Thank you, Lori!
it's been my pleasure.
You’re so cool and inspiring. I just started selling my art online, thank you for the motivation!
You are so welcome!
I love when you say I started painting and painting and painting. I love the internet how it brings you together with your true passion. I have started coloring again, with my kids and I am enjoying it SOOO MUCH!
awwwww that's so great! the internet can truly be a beautiful thing.
I'm the same way put a colouring book in front of me and I'm in 😂
Ahhh!! This happened to me at the start of the lockdown with paint pouring and i haven't gone back!!
If you haven't tried it yet, do it with the little ones!!! They will absolute be mesmerised.. Just be ready to get messy haha
@@henryberryart6975 oh! Yes, I am definitely trying the paint pour out! 😁
@@MarcoPolaColoring Yesss please do! Make sure to record it :)
@@henryberryart6975 I will! 😉
I listened till the end I didn't lose connnect anywhere and felt like skipping. I really appreciate how you kept the whole video straight to the point and simple far relatable. You were also generous in the amount of every info you talked about 😊 Thank you for sharing them with us 💓
oh gosh tank you so much....I really appreciate that.
You’re so generous with your knowledge thank you Lori.
My pleasure so glad you enjoyed 😊
I love what you said omg! It all resonates with me so deep! I have started painting about 3 years ago, at the beginning there was so much doubt ( no talent, no backgrounds etc.) When I switched to intuitive painting and let everything else go I truly fallen in love no just with painting but myself and life - constant creation. Thank you for sharing Love 💕 Sylwia xx
You are so welcome! and I'm truly glad this video connected with you.
That's impressive, I hardly ever hear about artists who had no xp and just started and took the initiative to begin somewhere and became a painter! Good job keep it up!
Oh wow - I’ve never heard of or thought of, intuitive painting….. I paint in multiple styles and live by my intuition, and set up/paint/balance/finish my paintings intuitively, but I haven’t specifically painted intuitive content….. Gee, food for thought, here!….. Thankyou.
Thank you so much. I’m on the “verge” of selling (been in the verge for some 5 years 😳)and am using some other sources/support to get myself going. But since I do fine art, lots of abstract, mixed media, your info is directly for that. I’ve downloaded this video to listen whenever I need and I’m now subscribed to your channel!
Awwww thanks Nancy!!! I really appreciate that. 😊😊😊
Nancy Loomis - Hi. I can relate to this and am so impressed that you downloaded this video! I just looked above to download it as it’s one of my favourite videos, but there’s no ‘download’ button……. Is that what the ‘Clip’ is? I’ve no idea (granny here…) 🙃
love your art, thank you for giving back!
My pleasure 😊
Your hair is so gorgeous! I can’t wait to watch this. Thanks for posting your information
Transparency in the art world is sorely needed! Thank you for sharing!
To some degree....I think some things have to be kept with the artist.
There is no transparency in the art world.
This is incredibly insightful and helpful, Lori. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
You're wonderful. Thank you for coming to CZcams!
oh my gosh thanks for having me😊😊😊
Wow! I am so thankful to have found your video! What wonderful, helpful, honest advice! Thank you for sharing!!!
Glad it was helpful! and thank you for watching Michaux😊
Great insight, thanks for sharing! Very helpful 🙏🏻 this community of sharing information within the art world is so valuable, will definitely impact the industry in the coming years. We’ll be seeing more emerging artists with talent that in years past would have remained unknown.
Yes I totally agree. Social media has really changed things for artist. Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing your story! As an art student this was very inspirational :)
You're so welcome! I'm really glad you enjoyed it😊
You really ARE giving back!
What wonderful info! Thank you so much!
You bet I am!!! and you are so welcome! 😊
Lori! So great to see you "live" and all the amazing things happening for you :) And this video is very helpful, not only for artists, but other entrepreneurs as well, so thank you!
Awww Thanks Laureen You’re 100% right Google makes no preference in regards to type of business so all of this is applicable so I hope it works for you to increase your traffic and get some organic growth my new my new catch phrase😊
I sincerely enjoyed watching this video, Lori! I found it to be so much more specific and insightful than courses I've even paid to attend with other artists. Thank you so much for sharing, and I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Glad it was helpful! and gosh thank you for that feedback 😊
This is my story, I too took one course due to school counselor. Professor told me I had natural talant, and wanted me to promise I would continue paint. That's 25 years ago.
Thanks goodness for those teachers :)
I appreciate you taking time to share this.
And I appreciate you for watching it 😊
Cannot thank you enough for the guidance in this wonderful video. I'll be coming back to this often. Your generous heart and kindness are so refreshing. I have sold some work but often shy away from abstracts (which I love) but then I found you on IG and my mind exploded. I love your art and I said that's it I'm painting abstracts! Then I found your videos and I can't paint fast enough. I'm so appreciative of all your advice and for the first time I feel like I have a solid plan. I like to hide so posting pictures of myself are going to be like pulling teeth but I will go for it. I have been back to painting on and off for 2-3 yrs. I cannot wait to figure out my very own signature style. I know I'm all about abstract art. It just speaks to me. I have always known I was meant to do this but I had a long difficult journey to get here. I'm 58 years old. Much appreciated! Hugs and thanks again. Dawn
Oh gosh thanks so much for sharing your story!!! I hope you are still painting 😊😊😊
I so enjoyed your straight forwardness and complete openness on what you have done and are doing. Thank you very much for passing this on. I stumbled onto your video by "accident". You are showing things no one has before....again thank you!
Hi Cherly, I really appreciate that!!! I have always be one to be a little bit different in everything I do haha. It's usually a good thing, but it's also gotten me in trouble a few times too 😂
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist haha...... you keep it up. An inspiration for me. Self taught artists are under rated but are the best! I am one of them too! lol
@@cherylnancyanngordon haha heck yesssss😊
Thank you for posting your experience, it gives me hope as a young artist hoping to make art my job through creating content. It's very encouraging seeing amazing artists like you succeed
Wow, you Rock! Thank you for this. Praying to have much success!
You are so welcome and thank you 😊
Thank you Lori! Wonderful of you to share.
My pleasure !! Thanks for watching
I’m a Northern Ontario Artist too Lori. Found this wonderful video by chance. Love your work. I’m still trying to figure out my style. Found you in IG as well.
Wow that's so great!! Northern Girls!!! Your style will come with time. trust me. :)
So happy to have tripped on this video! That helped my soul more than I can express here.
Thank you. 🥰
awwwwww thank you Sally that's lovely.😊
Exactly my thoughts, tripped on this and now subscribed!
@@MayaRivka Aww thanks so much Lynn🥰
Yes, yes and Wow!! Thank you for sharing these super enlightening tips for online intro😉!
You are so welcome Eric, glad you enjoyed 😊
As a growing artist I appreciate you sharing. Thank y. I look forward to watching more. Sherry
Awesome! Thank you!
......you had me at “Diversify my Portfolio”.....nah who am I kidding it was at Grab a cup of Tea
hahaha Thanks Kenneth 🥰🥰🥰
I am so glad I found you. I am a retired teacher turned artist. This was my #1 question. Bingo! I'm on it !!!! Thanks & blessings.
You are so welcome!😊😊😊
I have learned so much from your videos and I love your art that I can see behind you! Thanks so much!
This was super interesting, I’m in the creating art stage! Thank You for your openness and generosity on sharing what you do, 💕
Glad it was helpful! and I wish you all the best on your creative journey 😊
Serendipity that this came up on my CZcams. I wasn’t even looking at art. No actually for the first time I allowed myself to go on Wikipedia looking at a street artist ( Keith Haring) because I’d seen someone ask a question about fav artists on twitter. I take art for granted. And don’t do it cause I’m too distracted by life: Your video reminds me of when I did a picture of my art teacher and he walked round the room looking at everybody’s and stopped dead at my nd. He was shocked to see himself on the page. You know I’ve never painted. And am about to. So nice to see your journey. If I could make a dollar that’s be great. A living. I haven’t even got to the end of your video and inspiring already. So thanks.
Awwww that's so lovely thank you truly. I truly believe we are born artists..if you were meant to creative, it will manifest itself in one way or another.
That was so very interesting and constructive. Although, I personally don’t paint ‘abstract’ I do like your paintings and I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks again
Thanks Wayne I appreciate that.
You are my new favorite! I love watching you make art! You have inspired me to listen to music and dance while painting! You Rock!
Wow, that's sooooo great thank you! yay!!! dance on😊
Thank you Lori for shearing all this important information! Very helpful, specially for new artists. You are great!
Wonderful glad you enjoyed it, :)
As someone who has only recently started thinking about building an art brand and business, your channel has been a godsend! Great advice and inspiring work. Keep it up!
Awesome, thank you! Really happy to hear this channel is helpful to you 😊
if some artists play music while they work, i play your video.i like hearing you while i paint. it's so inspiring and encouraging. please continue making videos
oh my gosh really??? that's pretty cool. Im trying to keep up with at least one a week. 😊
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist wow! So insightful. Thank you Lori! From sunny South Africa!
Congratulations. It's an amazing achievement. TY for sharing. 🌼🌸
Aww thank you so much 😊
Woke up this morning and noticed this video was taunting me to watch it. It was exactly what I needed to start my morning. Their is so much humor and knowledge in your videos that I am kind of binge watching them.
hahaha I hated school as a young one so for me adding humour and making them some what fun to watch is important to me. 😂
Hi, Lori! Just wanted to tell you that your insights- the practicality of your knowledge, especially for anyone that isn’t as professional artist already-are just a goldmine! The psychology of the personal photographs made so much sense, but also I’d never heard it anywhere else, and I especially appreciated how your own personal progression fit into the mix. You really have an accessible speaking style, so much so that I couldn’t stop watching! Thank you so much!! You are appreciated!!
Wow, thank you Jessica, that just made my night :) Well I hope I can make a few more videos like this one.
So true!!
The main reason you are so successful on all these things is that you really work hard and consistently and face all your fears and discomforts and a lot of people would do well to realize just how much you do to make this all happen. You are such an inspiration in so many ways not the least of which is your talent.
"FULL-TIME ABSTRACT ARTIST"
Good for you.
Thank you so much !!!🥰🥰
Lori, thank you so much for generously sharing all of this information. I have listened to webinars, taken classes, and done research about how to optimize Instagram to help drive art sales but none of these educations were provided by actual artists themselves. What you have shared here is all IMMEDIATELY useful to me as an artist and I can't thank you enough for the tips. I've already changed my name on my IG profile to "Oil and Cold Wax Abstract Art"!
So much of what you shared about your history resonated with me as well! I love your art and videos! Very very inspiring!
Hi Michelle ah that so great!!! I’m so happy you found the tips helpful 😊 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to send me a message.
Soooo helpful! Thanks for being so generous with your time and experience!
Oh good! I’m glad you found it helpful.
Great information and great presentation! You project a friendly warmth, your pace is fast but intelligible, your voice is easy to listen to, and you are to the point without endless repetition.
So glad to have found you. New subbie here!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that. I always thought my pace was too slow 😂
When i was 7 yrs old i started drawing and parents enrolled me on art school for 3 months. Then i stop doing that when u was 13 yrs. And i just started again 2019 dec. And from there is self thought. I sold 5 paintings already but i wanted to do it full time. Hope i can do it and be successful with it.
Well it sound like you are off to a great start😊😊
so similar to my story except i havent sold any paintings yet 😩 keep pushing u got this!!!!!
My Lady thank you so much I will still watch this video over and over again..
You are so welcome and thank you very much !!
You are awesome my Lady
Thank you Lori. So helpful and generous of you to share!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching an posting a comment :)
You have such a analytical mindset for creative person :). I know many creative people and their minds all over the place, their feet barely touch the ground lol. Good for you for been so organized.
hahahaha I'm a strange mix there is no doubt it. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this! I've been building my portfolio and considering selling for a few years, but now that we've dealt with the pandemic for a year already it's becoming a financial necessity for me to find another income. It's so scary to put yourself out there and actually try to charge for your work. It's so nice to find a fellow Toronto artist and I'll be following you and looking forward to more videos. So glad I found you, and your art is gorgeous, by the way.
Thanks so much for everything you shared. The pandemic is brutal and I can't believe it's coming up an on year. Gosh....
It's not easy to share what can be so personal, but I promise you most people are genuinely kind, supportive and will support you. Focus on those people :) Join in the online fun and post some of your work !!!
Just found you today. I'm a self taught artist trying to get back to painting. I was never interested in drawing and went straight to abstract. I identify with your style. Can't wait to explore more.
Those tips from your hard-won experience are so useful to me. Thank you so much for sharing!
You're so welcome Michael, I'm really happy you found them useful :)
As to domain names, what is stopping you from taking out additional domain names for $25 year (w/privacy) and simply forwarding (redirecting) the additional domain names to your existing web site? Additional domain names that you wish you had used. Just a thought. Not very expensive and easy to do. The domain service provider can assist.
Enjoyed your story. Thanks for sharing.
Hmmmm that’s interesting. I’ll have to check in on that and see. I know google doesn’t like a lot of redirects so wondering if it would give it any benefit. Love the idea and thanks for sharing it with me!
If you used your name as the domain name and always connect your name to your work it won't matter as you grow, your name will become a search term. People like talking about the artist hanging on their wall. Always sign your work. Then you also have freedom to branch out in styles and mediums!
Lori your explanation of how basic SEO works is great help to artists. You must be careful with some of this. This is 2021 not like 2005 when search engines much simpler. It's important to do some more research about. Some of the things you mentioned are "shortcuts, or tricks, that may have been sufficient to guarantee a high ranking back in the day when the engines’ methods were much less sophisticated. (They might even work now, at least until you’re caught.)" This I snagged from a pro website developer. Important not to get too carried away with SEO and concentrate on making good art! BUT the NOT using a 3rd party for instagram is VERY VERY IMPORTANT!
@@adamart-music-crypto2296 There is way more to SEO than naming an image file to get a good ranking lol this is only one step that I shared. I'm not sure what you mean by getting caught? Keyword stuffing in your headings and tags would be an issue that would lower your ranking. File naming isn't that. 😊
In my first video, I emphasized the body of work must come first. Doesn't matter if you are ranked first on google, if you haven't mastered your craft your art will not move. and yes the last thing you would want is insta shutting down your account for a violation.
Anyone with half a brain would know you are a real artist with talent !!
awwwww Thanks you so much!! 😊😊😊
Outstanding tips on succeeding as an artist. Keep up the great work! You’re killing it on these paintings.
Aww thank you so much. I’m certainly gonna keep trying 😊
Much gratitude for sharing! Thank you. I respect you for freely giving this information out. I truly believe we raise each other up as a whole. Be Well and thank you again!
My pleasure I'm glad you enjoyed it. Lifting people up always wins over stomping them down :) Same to you as well!
Don’t say you’re a nobody. Look at the simple pieces that sell for ridiculous $. I paint what I feel.
Too kind thank you 😊
I love you so much! I subscribed. I'm following you. We artists need to rise up with each other. :)
Awwww thanks Christine 😊😊 I really agree with that statement. ❤️
Raise, not rise.
@@DrummerGrrrl Nope, rise. ❤️😊
Beautiful! Thx for the interesting and helpful tips, always learning
My pleasure!
Thank you so much Lori. I've watched many many ...videos on how to get my art out there. What you've said in this video is simple and straightforward. I'm going to try these tips and see what happens.
You are so welcome and I truly hope this helps🥰🥰
When you sell your art online how do you protect yourself from your original painting so they don't steal your image ?
The image uploaded isn't a high resolution photo. All Galleries also have images of artwork posted online as well so I'm thinking this isn't that much of an issue.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Hey, how do you lower your rez, do you just make the photo smaller so it pixilates if enlarged or do you change the dpi? Thanks
@@joan-lisa-smith no, I am just taking my photos with my Iphone.
@@lorimirabelliabstractartist I've done giclee prints of photos taken on my phone, they are high rez and large. Phone pix are large and clear enough to be stolen and printed on various items, one couldn't print a poster from it but can make shirts, mugs, calendars, 8x10/12x14's, totes etc. Just so people know, that won't protect them if a person can send the photo to themselves somehow off IG or if one uses phone pix on other sites they can be lifted directly (etsy, websites, fb....or shows you are in post your pix to advertise upcoming shows on their sites).
@@joan-lisa-smith ahhh I lost my comment if I posted this twice my bad. I honestly don't worry about that. I paint large and then stealing a photo from insta, Facebook or my website isn't going to give you a good image. At least not one that I would pay for. I could be at an art show and leave my booth for a second and someone can take a photo with a full-frame high-resolution camera and make a gorgeous giclée without me even knowing it. So I'm honestly not worried about it.
What a wonderful artist!!👌♥️‼️
Thank You for sharing your hard earned knowledge. Cape Town ♥️
Thousand thanks! You are so open....great! Love it and wish the best for your career! Greetings from austria.
So Amazing!! Thank you!
Lori, thank you for your generosity, your authenticity and all the helpful information.
You are so welcome Susan and thanks so much for watching 🥰
I just found you today and have watched a number of videos already. Thank you. I really enjoyed this video, great thoughts, help and inspiration.
Lori, thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful intuitive, helpful and just all round insight on what to do and how to do it!! I resonated so much with what you said, about EVERYTHING from start to finish! I am soooo grateful to you and again thank you. I lost my job in March 2021, this year, and I have been wracking my brain as to how to move forward with my art to make some money. I came across you purely by accident on you tube and boy am I glad I did. I will be following you on all platforms from now on. Well done on all your achievements and may your future be bright and very prosperous. Kindest regards, from Cape Town, South Africa :-)
oh I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your employment. that's never easy and the pandemic has hit so many people hard. I wish you much success🥰🥰
I cannot tell you how proud I am of your story and success, keep it up babygirl.😃😃😃😃😃👍🏾
awwww thank you so much !!! 😊😊😊❤️
Thanks for sharing all that inof. Best wishes to you, Lori.
You are so welcome and same to you.
What generous sharing and excellent/valuable advice!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just came across your channel, and can't stop myself looking at all the videos. So helpful and informative.
Oh so glad to hear thank you
Thank you so much for sharing!!!Blessings to you and your business!
You are so welcome🥰 and thanks so much❤️
Your video was awsome I got a lot out of what you were sharing and Can’t wait to see more
I’m so glad Patricia and thank you for watching 😊😊
Thank You very much. So enjoyed getting to know some of your background and the great advice. Very much enjoying watching you work.
You are so welcome! I appreciate that 😊
Absolutely fabulous growth Lori. Well done xox
Aww thanks Leah....I really appreciate that...🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Lori for sharing. Your videos have come at the perfect time.
oh how great is that!!!! Enjoy and thanks for watching and posting a comment!
Hi, Lori. I believe that this video is the kick I the pants that I need. Thank you so much! I hope to watch more of your videos! Les
Glad it was helpful! sometimes we all need a kick in the pants 😂