Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Pros + Cons of Making a Living as an Artist 01:59
My Story + How I Decided to Start My Business 14:38
Consider This Before Leaving Your Job 22:01
Making a living from your art is incredibly fulfilling, but it is not for everyone.
If you're considering starting your own art business, or leaving a "regular" job to give your all into making a living from your work, this video is for you.
I hope you find it helpful and encouraging. 💛
► Join my Patreon for immediate access to my sketching and watercolor tutorials 👉 patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Recommended Resources
Access Goal-Setting Masterclass + Workshop for Artists here: erikalancasterartist.kit.com/9c34ccf6aa
5 Essential Mindset Shifts for a Successful Art Business youtu.be/09xtNp6Foag
Advice for Introverts Starting an Art Business youtu.be/yea_mYCizpg
8 Phase Roadmap for Starting an Art Business youtu.be/c41XJMsAzDw
Biggest Mistakes I Made Starting My Art Business youtu.be/FdMlm8F-9Tc
Harsh Truths About Starting a Youtube Channel as an Artist youtu.be/89lMiK86RAA
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
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► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
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-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
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Introduction 00:00
Pros + Cons of Making a Living as an Artist 01:59
My Story + How I Decided to Start My Business 14:38
Consider This Before Leaving Your Job 22:01
Making a living from your art is incredibly fulfilling, but it is not for everyone.
If you're considering starting your own art business, or leaving a "regular" job to give your all into making a living from your work, this video is for you.
I hope you find it helpful and encouraging. 💛
► Join my Patreon for immediate access to my sketching and watercolor tutorials 👉 patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Recommended Resources
Access Goal-Setting Masterclass + Workshop for Artists here: erikalancasterartist.kit.com/9c34ccf6aa
5 Essential Mindset Shifts for a Successful Art Business youtu.be/09xtNp6Foag
Advice for Introverts Starting an Art Business youtu.be/yea_mYCizpg
8 Phase Roadmap for Starting an Art Business youtu.be/c41XJMsAzDw
Biggest Mistakes I Made Starting My Art Business youtu.be/FdMlm8F-9Tc
Harsh Truths About Starting a Youtube Channel as an Artist youtu.be/89lMiK86RAA
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#howtomakealivingasanartist #makingalivingfromart
