The Downfall of Social Media in 2023 for ARTISTS ft. @vonnart Inkwell 2023-07-18 | Prolific Graphit Artist Timothy Von Rueden who goes by Vonnart online was kind enough to sit down with us and discuss the current state of social media and how this is affecting the art community. Drawtober Community Discord Invite Link discord.com/invite/fRyMw3dCHmVonnart's Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCed6my5Hq9PBnBXkMLYwwVwVonnart's Instagram instagram.com/vonnart00:00 - intro00:50 - Threads09:24 - Too many platforms 13:41 - Are Art Challenges Dead?21:02 - Best Place to Grow28:30 - In-person Growth vs Online 33:10 - How to be Seen in 202337:56 - Livelihood Online44:49 - Small Portfolio What do?46:03 - What Year Did You Start Posting 50:03 - OutroMusic by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Making No Money at Otakon - What Happened? Inkwell 2025-09-10 | Sorry for the Rant, I think it's good to keep in mind even events in the best of circumstances are not always guaranteed to be profitable. Nor are we owed a profit. Otakon is a fun and well organized event for those who attend, but with the current economic issues and geographical location of other major events, this offers some unique challenges for artists.Thumbnail Art by instagram.com/paperlarva/?hl=enEditing by @FortuitusArt -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitch.tv/inkwell_illustrationtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Artist Alley Horror Stories | Viewer Submissions Inkwell 2025-08-25 | Do you have any artist alley or client horror stories? Submit it to the form below and we will share the best ones in our next video. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNWO9L0VOITLGNO4nFc1443RAk4d1yRMeEnUqnW1VaAb3QQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107550590373882613760Thank you to Sang and Issy for Joining me in this reading instagram.com/sanglamartinstagram.com/inariw0000:00 intro00:31 Poop03:45 Rainy Day 08:26 Secret Door13:26 Meeting your Heroes 15:28 Devil in the Details 16:26 Plagiarism is Fun 17:40 SDCC in 2010 was diffrent 20:30 Aphrodisiac24:57 Furries27:09 A listEditing by instagram.com/inariw00-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitch.tv/inkwell_illustrationtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
(300k Debt) How Art Schools are Scamming You Inkwell 2025-08-19 | I had some amazing professors who were super dedicated, my views on the whole of the art education system are not a criticism of them or any individual professor or institution , rather it shows how incredible some individuals are within a broken system to still bring value to their students. Featured Artists is this Video@vonnart 00:00 Overview of art education06:15 what are the issues11:15 College Debt19:51 Accreditation?Editing by @ScribClips Thumbnail Frog Art by instagram.com/2balt_-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitch.tv/inkwell_illustrationtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
1 Easy Step ft @Emirichu #art #artistalley #animeexpo Inkwell 2025-07-22 | No prints were harmed in the making of this video Issy also survived, all and all I think Anime eExpo was a successes Thank you @Emirichu for the help with teardown
Anime Expo 2025 Still Worth it? (Artist Alley Recap) Inkwell 2025-07-15 | Artist Shoutouts Sang Lam instagram.com/sanglamartcrochet.creatives instagram.com/crochet.creativesmegguran instagram.com/megguransuperlensart instagram.com/superlensartkarenalleluia instagram.com/karenalleluiaonemegawatt https://x.com/onemegawattleojiaz instagram.com/leojiazkrusierweasley instagram.com/krusierweasleymualcaina instagram.com/mualcainahammlingu instagram.com/hammlingustickerzoodesigns instagram.com/stickerzoodesignsdewpearl_art instagram.com/dewpearl_artlostinroundabouts instagram.com/lostinroundaboutsalisavysochina instagram.com/alisavysochinaarts_angel instagram.com/arts_angelthejedhenry instagram.com/thejedhenryotakupup instagram.com/otakupupjdebbiel instagram.com/jdebbielsearin.hot instagram.com/searin.hotmakotoffee instagram.com/makotoffeeEmirichu @Emirichu Editing by Issy instagram.com/inariw00Thumbnail art by instagram.com/arts.of.winMusic by @comfibeats Artist Alley Essentials Vlog Camera Osmo Pocket amzn.to/4kFDlVWTable DressingTable Pole Clamps amzn.to/40c8SHJGrid Cubes amzn.to/3GapGoD Pink Grid Cubes amzn.to/40VuO7Z Lightweight Tablecloth amzn.to/3zAX581 Product StorageSmall Print Organizer amzn.to/40iHTYq Print Suitcase fits 13x19 prints amzn.to/3L8biQC Print Suitcase fits 11x17 suitcase amzn.to/3UPUxgr Foldable Utility Cart amzn.to/3og9oUY Self-printingCanon Pro 1000 amzn.to/3GgrkF4 Credit Card Swipe Reader (USA) amzn.to/3m6F6n0 Credit card tap reader (Europe) amzn.to/3HNVFyzCredit card tap reader (USA) amzn.to/3zuktURCredit card terminal (USA) amzn.to/3Gb3YAM-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Germanys Largest Artist Alley, Worth Traveling To? Inkwell 2025-06-18 | Artist Spotlight Shermstan instagram.com/shermstanIllulinchi instagram.com/illulinchiFeefal instagram.com/feefalHanromii instagram.com/hanromiiExpodakid instagram.com/explodikidRakasademon instagram.com/rakasademonOverine instagram.com/overine19yiyuehua instagram.com/yiyuehuaKyoukaraa_art instagram.com/kyoukaraa_artNemupan instagram.com/nemupanChristian Klement instagram.com/honiglimonadeAtsukier instagram.com/atsukierMaiberryart instagram.com/maiberryartFelixoesinghaus instagram.com/felixoesinghausLothlenan instagram.com/lothlenanPixo Win instagram.com/arts.of.winHammlingu instagram.com/hammlinguYesitstijl instagram.com/yesitstijlDokomi CEO @CatboyFisky Artist Alley Essentials Vlog Camera Osmo Pocket amzn.to/40c8SHJTable DressingTable Pole Clamps amzn.to/40c8SHJGrid Cubes amzn.to/3GapGoD Pink Grid Cubes amzn.to/40VuO7Z Lightweight Tablecloth amzn.to/3zAX581 Portfolio book amzn.to/3Gj6iG9 Wooden Table Top Shelves amzn.to/3lYn5axFoldable Storage Cubes amzn.to/413JodQ Product StorageSmall Print Organizer amzn.to/40iHTYq Print Suitcase fits 13x19 prints amzn.to/3L8biQC Print Suitcase fits 11x17 suitcase amzn.to/3UPUxgr Foldable Utility Cart amzn.to/3og9oUY Self-printingCanon Pro 1000 amzn.to/3GgrkF4 Credit Card Swipe Reader (USA) amzn.to/3m6F6n0 Credit card tap reader (Europe) amzn.to/3HNVFyzCredit card tap reader (USA) amzn.to/3zuktURCredit card terminal (USA) amzn.to/3Gb3YAM00:00 What is Dokomi00:35 Traveling Not Fun03:25 Set Up Day 04:46 Day 106:14 Day 208:10 Day 309:35 After Con Thoughts16:07 Dokomi CEO Interview Thumbnail art Hammlingu instagram.com/hammlinguMusic by @comfibeats -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Art Portfolio DOs & DONTs Inkwell 2025-06-11 | Thank you to everyone who took the time and submit their portfolios, I'm sorry we couldn't feature more in the video, if this is something you would like to see more of please let us know. Thank you to todays guest Lauren Brown Find them here instagram.com/labillustrationLauren is also a co-host of @PaintedInColor A Podcast dedicated to fostering a community for and amplifying the voices of underrepresented artists.Thumbnail art and animation by FlairbooEditing by FortuitusMusic by comfi beats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Sakura-Con was a Disaster vs ECCC (Profits despite fire) Inkwell 2025-05-13 | 00:00 Overview04:10 Fire09:17 Re-Open11:24 Sakuracon vs ECCC16:43 Travel Vlog Editing by FortuitusThumbnail art by instagram.com/tragicgirlscoEnd Card art by instagram.com/arts.of.win-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Color Theory For Lazy Artists Inkwell 2025-04-25 | I promise I didn't sleep though my color theory class...00:00 Color Stuff05:44 Gradient Maps 08:35 Replace Color tool10:53 Less is more Editing by @ScribClips -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Art Retreat in Japan Inkwell 2025-03-12 | Check out @SpilledInkyt channel for the video we collaborated on, it was an honor to be invited on as a guest! they are so fun and kind! youtu.be/roDwjg3nDu8?si=w9Oa1qhSKHXdPlaaGhibli Art Prints Available here etsy.com/listing/1275375360/art-nouveau-gold-leaf-art-print-set?ref=shop_home_feat_4&bes=1&logging_key=ec1561b51709616ae618a7a2fa9cbcd1ccb66071%3A1275375360Video features the following art nerds Sang instagram.com/sanglamartTim @vonnart Josh instagram.com/flash_deliriumand a few secret cameos of instagram.com/artofpriceThe voiceover was recorded a few weeks ago, my apologizes if I'm speaking about certain events as if they just happened.00:00 Intro00:42 LA Fire02:15 Tokyo04:26 Ghibli Park 11:36 Kyoto14:11 Spilled Ink 15:32 Art HaulEditing by @ScribClips -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
20 Ways Artists Make Money, Expenses, Taxes, Income Inkwell 2025-02-28 | 2024 end of Year income report20 ways to make money as an Artist in 2025all numbers are based on the 2024 tax year FlexiSpot is having a Spring Sale with big discounts on chairs! Use my code "C750" to get an extra $50 off on the C7Max. The more you buy, the more you save!FlexiSpot C7Max ergonomic chair:bit.ly/4gVvXUv - USbit.ly/416yhSU - CA00:00 Hats00:25 Conventions01:44 Online Sales03:59 Industry04:47 FlexiSpot Sponor 06:24 Freelance07:54 Teaching09:27 Public Speaking10:00 Youtube10:19 Sponsorships11:22 Affiliate Marketing13:22 Creator Funds 14:53 Gallery16:01 Consignment & Wholesale17:36 Ways Artists Make Money?20:05 Income Totals 20:15 Expenses24:26 Taxes 26:37 Final Thoughts Editing by FortuitusMusic by Stream Cafe and Comfi Beats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Full Time Artist Alley Yearly Costs #artistalley #artist Inkwell 2025-02-02 | The growing costs associated with selling your work in the Artist Alley these numbers are based on the yearly average of those doing this full-time
Fanart Artists Make Less? #art #artistalley Inkwell 2025-01-22 | See full video where 900+ artists breakdown their incomeyoutube.com/watch?v=_47uEYcKBWIEditing by Fortuitus-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Artist Alley Median Income Averages Polled Inkwell 2025-01-19 | See full video for 900+ artist stat breakdownyoutube.com/watch?v=_47uEYcKBWIEditing by Fortuitus-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Artist Alleys Ranked Which to Avoid Inkwell 2025-01-04 | Videos Mentioned Magfest 2024 youtu.be/NnGsr1xkjnY?si=dLpgdHBqNbG_udhfAnime Expo youtu.be/JTk4vgvpLJE?si=BJz27lP-Fgc4cdWdGenCon youtu.be/Y7MVbRY6SfU?si=pdTNrki_ZjuBokdLAnime NYC & DragonCon 2024 youtu.be/-muRr15YWy8?si=0MejmDntZNz5kCN2DragonCon 2023 youtu.be/yFkeJcgX_LA?si=HG6iM7XbSksZJkh1Lightbox Expo youtu.be/raZfvClC5bY?si=WPWL8-fwE7umtGuH00:00 Intro00:50 Magfest 01:12 Megacon01:52 Anime Boston02:12 Fanime02:44 Anime Expo03:11 GenCon03:38 Anime NYC04:22 DragonCon04:55 DreamHack14:37 Lightbox Expo14:50 DesignerCon18:00 Anime Expo Chibi (robbed)22:17 SJ Made24:34 Anime FrontierMusic by comfi beats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
900+ Artists polled - Making Money As a Convention Artist Inkwell 2024-12-23 | The raw data and responses collected from all 938 contributors in this video are linked below docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ilt1W7iZBbdlmm0UwL9II0ZFd3AiJ_J9Z9_4w-kyRKA/edit?usp=sharingCollaborators featured in this video Sean D Price instagram.com/artofpriceFeefal instagram.com/feefalVonnart instagram.com/vonnart Sang Lam instagram.com/sanglamartFortuitus instagram.com/fortuitusSurvey Design by Sang Lam & Inkwell Graphics by FortuitusEditing by Inkwell Music by comfi beats00:00 Intro 00:43 General stats 01:30 Income02:31 Production Costs03:13 Location Stats04:27 International Artist Tips07:17 Artist Helpers07:52 Event Stats08:37 Fan Art Stats11:14 Spicy Stats11:41 Product Stats11:58 Quality of Life Stats15:44 Current Struggles Discussion17:58 Write In18:43 Vendor Vs Artist Alley 19:36 Proxies 23:14 Show Changes 27:55 Fun Numbers28:56 Videos Are Hard-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationshttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.socialtwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Can Artists Still Grow on Social Media? ft. @DevinElleKurtzArt & @vonnart Inkwell 2024-12-11 | Thank you to @DevinElleKurtzArt and @vonnart for joining me in this discussion.Find me on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.social Editing Chance Miller-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How I Design Characters with Shapes (Frog Reveal) Inkwell 2024-11-24 | Thought I would have a little fun with this one. I hope you like frogs. Illustrating with shapes, not lines, my personal process of approaching artFull time-lapse of my 2024 Drawtober Character SpreadEtsy Shop Holiday Sale Now Live 25% off store-wideetsy.com/shop/InkwellillustrationCopic Markers 10% off Coupon Code: INKWELL10bit.ly/3UKzVHt-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLusthttps://bsky.app/profile/inkwell.bsky.social
LightBox Expo Worth Going To? + Art Book Haul Inkwell 2024-11-12 | LightBox Artist Vlog and Review + Art Haul Copic Markers 10% off coupon Code: INKWELL10bit.ly/3UKzVHtBig thank you to Megan for her helpCheck out her channel here @megguran 00:00 Prep Day02:27 Setup Day 03:26 Day 104:23 Studios Hiring?06:32 Animation Industry09:34 Day 211:19 Concept Art Awards 12:37 Day 313:11 Art Haul23:40 Final thoughts26:30 Digimonmusic by @comfibeats -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Fan Arts Dirty Secret LEGALITY vs MORALITY Inkwell 2024-10-17 | A video essay...00:00 Hypothesis02:50 Why so secret05:51 The Invisible Wall10:21 Legal Exceptions11:19 Usage Rights14:27 Corn15:01 Story Time17:39 Lucky Boy19:07 Online Sales21:21 Bamboozled?22:23 AI FanArt-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Speed Running My Yearly Salary ft.@StellaChuu ANIME NYC & DragonCon 2024 Inkwell 2024-09-11 | This video is sort of the 2nd part of multiple videos I am planning during a 7 con marathon, part one below.youtu.be/Y7MVbRY6SfU?si=sI7LWh81bFvM5S92Cost of selling your work in the artist alleyyoutu.be/yFkeJcgX_LA?si=XS9-A6jby7PBeyBA Drawtober Discord Invite discord.gg/cWKYvfHp-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
The Dark Side of Art Galleries Inkwell 2024-08-21 | Another Gallery Doing The Art Community Dirty Drawtober Discord Invite discord.gg/cWKYvfHpMonster Mash Gallery Show Infoabendgallery.comThank you Sang for this episode of tea time instagram.com/sanglamart/?hl=enMusic by @comfibeats -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How ART Events Are Changing - GenCon SOLD OUT Inkwell 2024-08-12 | Thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth at Gencon! A big thank you to @MissLalaVT for helping me with my new backdrop/overhang Opening 3D recreation of my Lantern Festival illustration by Aušrinė Valionytė artstation.com/artwork/n03vAr-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How Not to Run a Kickstarter ft.@vonnart Inkwell 2024-07-30 | Thank you to today's sponsor Munbyn941B Thermal Printer: https://munbyn.biz/InkwellLabels: https://munbyn.biz/MY04Munbyn website: https://munbyn.biz/4cYgHF2I hope this video helps you not make the same mistakes I did.Thank you to Sang and Tim for their wisdom on this topic feel free to check out their current Kickstarter.Sang kickstarter.com/projects/sanglam/that-one-place-artbook-by-sang-lam?ref=discoveryVonnart kickstarter.com/projects/vonnart/the-art-of-vonn-2013-2023?ref=profile_created00:00 Intro00:26 Social Media Betrayal 04:08 Sponsor 05:13 Branding Pivit8:25 Add Ons vs Profit 12:30 What Sang's doing different15:39 Convention Story16:51 Finding the Right Audience 18:41 Stolen?20:50 What to Avoid22:35 Vonnart Tips-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
I Went to The @CDawgVA Charity Auction to Buy Art! Inkwell 2024-07-22 | Broke boy goes to Charity Auction, Ironmouse keeps outbidding us, rude! This event was to raise money for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, please consider donating. primaryimmune.org/get-involved/giveOriginal footage from the @CDawgVA Charity Stream Super cool Oversimplified video by @OverSimplified -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Anime Expo Artist Table Destroyed (2024 expenses + profit breakdown) Inkwell 2024-07-12 | Recap of Anime Expo 2024 and storytime from 2023 | Profit and expense breakdown + Comparing my losses Display Clamps /streamer poles amzn.to/3xTdUxXArtist Cubes amzn.to/3Wi07dz00:00 A Sad Day in the Artist Alley 04:06 Anime Expo Set up05:10 Anime Expo 2024 Recap08:01 Profit and Losses09:08 Artist Alley Expenses 10:12 After Thoughts13:02 Highlights of the Con -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How I Design Stickers | Manufacturers | Home DIY | Pricing Inkwell 2024-06-19 | Sticker Manufacturers (Not sponsored)stickerapp.comstickerninja.comvograce.comSang's Studio Ghibli Stickers etsy.com/listing/1705850464/ghibli-sticker-sheets-kikis-delivery?click_key=fc5e3d3e5eff466b68e26a72f6639115896c395d%3A1705850464&click_sum=fe1f3039&ref=shop_home_recs_35&crt=1&sts=1----------------------------------------------------------------------------Artists Featured in this Video Sang Lam instagram.com/sanglamartPaperlarva https://x.com/paperlarvaTsuaii https://x.com/tsuaiiKaneblob https://x.com/KaneblobSudibear instagram.com/sudibearBottlingsunshine instagram.com/bottlingsunshineMunespice instagram.com/munespiceSonyalei instagram.com/sonyaleiNemupan instagram.com/nemupanCloverune instagram.com/cloverune/?hl=enQuisteen instagram.com/quisteen1/?hl=enCeltis instagram.com/celtis_Beth Radloff instagram.com/bethberadAlex Dos Diaz instagram.com/alexdosdiaz----------------------------------------------------------------------------Affiliate Links Thermal Printer amzn.to/3xc7eLa4x6 mailing labels amzn.to/4b8Ip0y2x2 circle label amzn.to/45CVwWE2x4 labels amzn.to/3z10ujxBig Circut amzn.to/4cm4GcJSmall Circut amzn.to/3XvzMKa----------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:56 Designing01:41 File Prep02:43 Ordering04:21 Finished Product 04:57 At Home DIY options / Cricut07:01 Manufacturers Recommendations 08:17 Alibaba10:13 Termail Printing11:04 AX Stamp Rally -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Navigating The Collapsing Art Industry ft. @DevinElleKurtzArt Inkwell 2024-05-22 | @DevinElleKurtzArt Joins us today to discuss the current stability issues within the art industry and how she has navigated her way to success within this space. Devins Insagram instagram.com/devinellekurtz00:00 intro00:39 Devin Introduction 01:02 How did you first break into the art world 06:40 Art journey after Studio work 08:40 Did you know what role you wanted to fill11:46 Have a clear focus in your portfolio 14:44 Industry Collapsing16:48 Navigating Job stability 17:40 Blizzard Story / Unions20:59 Red Flags / Unpaid Internships23:54, Adapting Style for the job 26:32 Finding your Personal Style 29:37 The colors31:41 What makes art popular35:50 Devin is Cool 38:03 Art school path/mistakes Video Editing by Aaron Pagnianoapagniano.com-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
How to Profit From Your ART a Critique (ft Sang Lam) Inkwell 2024-05-09 | I want to thank everyone who submitted their work for this video. I wish I could have featured everyone but I had way more submissions than I was expecting, If this video does well I can do a part 2. 00:00 Marketing intro02:19 Artist 1 06:43 Artist 208:53 Artist 313:01Artist 415:36 Artist 517:49 Artist 621:59 Artist 723:28 Artist 8 Co-host Sang Lam instagram.com/sanglamart Artists featured in this video in order of appearance Zachary Schrage zacharyschrage.comTora0z instagram.com/tora0zSundrop Studios instagram.com/sundrop.studiosTung Tran instagram.com/tung_t_tranMigzy_Co (also Thumbnail art) instagram.com/migzy_coTim Kong instagram.com/timkongartLucieth https://bsky.app/profile/lucieth.bsky.socialVideo Editing by Aaron Pagnianoapagniano.com-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
How Much A New Youtube Channel Makes (Year One) Inkwell 2024-04-22 | What I was paid during my first year of making videos for YouTubeIs this a viable income solution for an artist 00.00 Intro 00:54 First 100 days 02:06 Requirements03:06 Results05:04 Sponsors & Brands07:54 Final thoughts -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.comDrawing Equipment----------------------------------------------Ipad pro M1 2021 amzn.to/43Ys5gFSoftware Procreate Filming Equipment----------------------------------------------Sony a6000 DSLR Camera amzn.to/3GfMQcBSigma 1.4 Lens amzn.to/47JsTXo Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone amzn.to/3MO3GTBElgato Capture Card amzn.to/3MO2oZ6Elgato Key Light amzn.to/40PCVUOMusic from Motion Array
Why I DONT take big Clients as an Artist (Income breakdown) Inkwell 2024-04-15 | A Math Video Freelance vs independent income, why I rarely take on big clientsThis was the Top-voted video as requested from last month's poll00:00 A Decision to Make 02:10 Disney income 03:04 Personal work income breakdown 06:22 Understanding your value 07:42 Client vs Independent over a year -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.comDrawing Equipment----------------------------------------------Ipad pro M1 2021 amzn.to/43Ys5gFSoftware Procreate Filming Equipment----------------------------------------------Sony a6000 DSLR Camera amzn.to/3GfMQcBSigma 1.4 Lens amzn.to/47JsTXo Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone amzn.to/3MO3GTBElgato Capture Card amzn.to/3MO2oZ6Elgato Key Light amzn.to/40PCVUOMusic from Motion Array
Social Media is Burning | 2024 Artist Update (Ft @vonnart ) Inkwell 2024-03-21 | Social Media Update discussion. Can you still grow your art business in 2024? Vonnart joins me and gives his perspective on the current state of social platforms, and how this is affecting the art community. This is a follow-up video to this video youtu.be/vFSisg7CvXUVonnart's YouTube @vonnart Vonnart's Instagram instagram.com/vonnart00:00 is Social Media Dead00:48 Vonnart 06:21 What is the best platform for art 09:10 Do the old tricks/ tips still work?15:25 AI's Impact on Social Media 21:41 Q&A21:57 Obscure platforms27:50 Art Theft30:00 How to build a following32:04 How important is social media for an art business 36:28 Sang Cameo38:21 Has social media peaked 40:56 What's Important Video Editing by Aaron Pagnianoapagniano.comMusic from Motion Array-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.comFilming Equipment----------------------------------------------Sony a6000 DSLR Camera amzn.to/3GfMQcBSigma 1.4 Lens amzn.to/47JsTXo Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone amzn.to/3MO3GTBElgato Capture Card amzn.to/3MO2oZ6Elgato Key Light amzn.to/40PCVUO
The Risk of Fan Art Convention Artist Q&A ft. Kehasuk Inkwell 2024-03-07 | Where to find kehasuk IG instagram.com/kkehasukMailing List kehasuk.comArtist Alley Checklist youtube.com/watch?v=OvdqGjucR3M&t=27s00:00 preview 00:20 intro04:30 Orginal vs Fanart07:33 Legality of Fanart12:43 Celebrity Guest?15:23 Artist Alley vs Dealers Hall17:31 Ready or Not19:27 Early Mistakes 21:31 Most profitable items23:20 Favorite Con23:55 The End Video Editing by Aaron Pagnianoapagniano.comMusic from Motion Array-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
Magfest - Vending at the Craziest Con of the Year (Cost and Profit Breakdown) Inkwell 2024-02-26 | Magfest 2024 Vlog plus Profits and Expenses Breakdown 00:00 intro02:30 Day 1 Thursday03:40 Day 2 Friday 06:45 Day 3 Saturday08:10 Nightshift12:25 Day4 Sunday13:18 Money BreakdownMusic from Motion Array-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
How My Roommate Defeated AI Art (D&D Scandal) (ft. Quintin Gleim ) Inkwell 2024-01-30 | Find Quintin Gleim's work below. quintingleim.comLast Week's Video (AI Taking Over the Art World)youtu.be/F5zNAkiEVH0Music from Motion Array-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
The Best and Worst Artist Alleys to Sell at Ranked Inkwell 2024-01-09 | This video was getting a bit long so I separated the Q&A section, I will upload that as a extra video soon.DragonCon Vlog youtube.com/watch?v=yFkeJcgX_LA&t=646s00:00 - Intro02:59 - Acen03:38 - Magfest04:29 - AX06:20 - Tampa Bay Comic Con06:36 - Indiana Comic Con06:54 - A-kon07:26 - Fanime07:58 - Connecticon08:57 - Sugoi Saturday09:36 - SakuraCon10:00 - AnimeNYC10:59 - NYCC11:41 - ECCC12:09 - C2E212:26 - Florida Supercon13:11 - Holmat14:02 - Indy Pop Con14:50 - Metrocon15:24 - Ocala Comic Con15:31 - Gencon16:21 - DragonCon17:26 - Oddities and Curiosities Expo17:55 - Katsucon18:56 - Lightbox19:35 - IX20:42 - SDCC22:14 - Momocon22:51 - Origins Game Fair 24:00 - Ohayocon24:43 - Twitchcon25:24 - Salt Lake City Comic Con26:31 - Megacon27:02 - Anime Boston27:38 - Otakon28:00 - OutroMusic by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
How to Start Making Sales Online as an Artist in 2024 Inkwell 2023-11-21 | I hope this video helps you in your art journey If you would like to contribute to my cats food fund see link bellow 🦑✨20% off Black Friday Sale Runs till November 28th inkwellillustration.etsy.comShipping Materials---------------------------------4x8 bubble mailers amzn.to/47M6toJ5x5x3 shipping boxes amzn.to/3SPW1be12x9x2 shipping Boxes amzn.to/47zBgVK14x3x3 rolled Print Long box amzn.to/3R8XR5RApparel Mailer amzn.to/40QwUaAPacking Tape amzn.to/40PCmdNTissue Paper amzn.to/40NdS4BThermal Label Printer amzn.to/47n6jUSThermal Mailing Labels amzn.to/47HBDxfCircle Thermal Stickers amzn.to/49WCjB0Filming Equipment-------------------Sony a6000 DSLR Camera amzn.to/3GfMQcBSigma 1.4 Lens amzn.to/47JsTXo Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone amzn.to/3MO3GTBElgato Capture Card amzn.to/3MO2oZ6Elgato Key Light amzn.to/40PCVUO Some of these are affiliate links. I do get a small % of the sales profit. This does not affect the price you pay whatsoever nor the products that I have recommended. These are all items I am actively using in my business Chapters--------------------------00:00 intro 01:03 Picking a platform02:43 Why I use Etsy05:08 Make cool stuff05:29 How to get seen 05:36 SEO06:51 Photography08:16 What to avoid 10:41 Promotion and social media 12:55 When to have your shop open 14:20 Analytics19:26 Questions from the community19:31 Etsy Ads Q&A21:58 Shipping and Packing Q&A23:26 Fanart? Q&A25:40 Etsy Bad Q&A28:29 Shipping Costs Q&A29:32 Tax Write-offs Q&A 30:39 OutroMusic by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
How to Impress an Art Director ft. @PaintedInColor ( Getting Hired, AI art, Doing the Job ) Inkwell 2023-10-23 | Special Guest Lauren Brown sits down with us to talk about her experience as a professional artist and art director currently working at Wizards of the Coast, Lauren is not a spokesperson for Wizards and is speaking only from her own personal experiences as an art director for the last 5 years across 4 separate companies (this is part 1, part 2 coming soon)Find Lauren hereInstagram instagram.com/labillustration?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Twitter https://x.com/Labillustration?s=20YouTube @PaintedInColor 00:00 Intro 00:42 What is the role of an Art Director 06:28 Can you be an Art Director if you are not an artist 12:34 On-the-job training Art test27:08 Generalize or Specialize29:01 How AI is affecting the hiring Process 37:01 Fired?41:52 Final thoughts43:56 Lightbox info45:50 Pokemon outro Music by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustinkwellillustration.etsy.com
What Does it Cost to be a Convention Artist (with exact numbers and expenses) vlog Inkwell 2023-10-04 | My attempt at a Vlog-style video, recording of every expense and profit I had over the course of Dragoncon running my own Artist Alley booth. 00:00 - Intro00:38 - Application/ Booth Fee01:06 - Show Prep01:34 - Travel Day03:55 - Setup Day05:34 - Day 1 Friday 06:59 - Day 2 Saturday08:31 - Day 3 Sunday 10:17 - Day 4 Monday 11:18 - Travel Day 211:45 - What I Pay My Booth Assistant12:41 - Where I Could Have Saved Money13:33 - Local Con Vs Travel Con 14:49 - OutroMusic by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How to Make Enamel Pins & Where to Get Pins Made (Plus My Collection) Inkwell 2023-06-28 | How to Make Enamel Pins for Beginners + Manufacturing + Pricing + Collection 00:00 - intro00:37 - the Artwork01:39 - made in China02:42 - Middle Men?04:05 - Vectorzing 05:39 - Galaxy Design Squad06:14 - Price Breakdown 11:48 - Alchemy Merch14:09 - Grading16:00 - My Collection 20:06 - OutroManufacturersgalaxydesignsquad.comalchemymerch.comThere are 100s of Manufacturers available out there, but these are the two I've had the best experience with. (not sponsored)Music by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Where to Get Prints Made for Artists (foil printing included) Inkwell 2023-05-18 | Part 1 Printing Companies and Self PrintingChapters00:00 - Intro00:34 - Self Printing04:27 -Printing Companies 04:35 - CatPrint06:39 - Foil Printing Co.07:52 - El-Co Color Labs08:44 - GotPrint09:34 - Vivia Print10:43 - BayPhoto11:34 - Moo12:13 - Vista Print12:51 - Outro None of these products or companies are sponsored, All are just based on my own experienceCanon Pro-100 (Don't do it) amzn.to/3pTp2qfCanon pro-1000 amzn.to/42IthDwcatprint.comthefoilprintingco.comelcocolor.netgotprint.comviviaprint.combayphoto.commoo.comvistaprint.comMusic by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Artist Alley Check List Inkwell 2023-04-20 | I have been selling my work at different Artist Alleys for over 5 years now, so I hope this video can help you are your art career journey Links to items discussed in the video and more are below, Hopefull some of these things can help you find what you need for your artist alley display. None of these products are sponsored, All are just based on my own experience from running my own Artist Alley table for over 5 years Table DressingLightweight Tablecloth amzn.to/3zAX581 Table Runner amzn.to/3Kbur2x Table InfrastructureGrid Cubes amzn.to/3GapGoD Pink Grid Cubes amzn.to/40VuO7Z Portfolio book amzn.to/3Gj6iG9 Large Print Rack amzn.to/3ZyS8Y8Wooden Table Print rack amzn.to/3zsqh16Black Table Print Rack amzn.to/3m2ShFp Flat Table Print Rack amzn.to/40FWg9Y Metal Gold Table Easel amzn.to/435OKGWStandard foldable table Easel amzn.to/3nKXz9e Black Adhesive Easel Back Self Stick amzn.to/40VWEB8 Wooden Table Top Shelves amzn.to/3lYn5axFoldable Storage Cubes amzn.to/413JodQ Product StorageSmall Print Organizer amzn.to/40iHTYq Print Suitcase fits 13x19 prints amzn.to/3L8biQC Print Suitcase fits 11x17 suitcase amzn.to/3UPUxgr Foldable Utility Cart amzn.to/3og9oUY Luggage Scale amzn.to/41B3dt4 Gulf Bag amzn.to/40toUdO Rifle case amzn.to/43F3FbL Self-printingCanon Pro 1000 amzn.to/3GgrkF4 Luster paper amzn.to/3m3eOlwMatte Paper amzn.to/3KvA4tBRed River Aurora Art Natural redrivercatalog.com/browse/auroranatural.htmlPrint Sleeves clearbags.com/shop?q=Crystal+Clear+Protective+Closure+Bags Credit Card Swipe Reader amzn.to/3m6F6n0 Credit card tap reader amzn.to/3zuktURCredit card terminal amzn.to/3Gb3YAMBack Drop Stands 8x8 foot backdrop stand amzn.to/3KuMe5TLightweight backdrop Stand amzn.to/3U6UBrCTension Fabric Displays nextdaydisplay.com/tension-fabric-displays Pro-Panels propanels.com/product-category/allpanelsBooth lights Budget Ring light amzn.to/3m5dazY Budget lights amzn.to/3m8Z0h9 Highend booth lights siliconlightworks.com Some of these are affiliate links so I do get a small % of the sales profit. this doesn't affect the price you pay whatsoever nor the products that I have recommended. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artists Featured in this Video Erik Ly instagram.com/eriklyartCeltis instagram.com/celtis_Andrew Thompson instagram.com/schmandrewartAllen Panakal instagram.com/allenpanakalartShawn Russell instagram.com/shawnerussellBabs Webb instagram.com/babswebbBeth Radloff instagram.com/bethberadSean D Price instagram.com/artofpriceChance Miller instagram.com/fortuitusAlex Dos Diaz instagram.com/alexdosdiazVonnArt instagram.com/vonnartSang Lam instagram.com/sanglamart---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro00:23 - Checklist 00:29 - Presentation 02:31 - Table Dressing 03:05 - Table Structure 03:42 - Backdrop05:24 - Products 06:54 - Self Printing 07:39 - Product Storage 09:07 - Things to Not Forget 10:31 - Artist Alley Process 12:19 - Dont Steal Dont Copy 13:28 - Outro Music by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
How I Make Money As An Artist (with exact numbers and expenses breakdown) Inkwell 2023-02-28 | 2022 Financial Report |10 Ways I made money as an Artist | 240k in 202200:00 - Intro00:40 - Income Sources 00:55 - Conventions01:58 - Etsy03:10 - Teaching03:38 - Freelance04:07 - Commissions 04:31 - Wholesale05:30 - Kickstarter06:13 - Youtube06:26 - Reels 07:15 - Digital Products7:51 - Expenses15:05 - Cons But Why?20:17 - Outro Music by Streambeats-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLustetsy.com/shop/Inkwellillustration
Sketch Vs Final Painting (Fox Yokai) Inkwell 2023-02-16 | Painted in procreate I typically sketch by blocking in shapes and then painting into those shapes. Music: Midnight Train (Streambeats) -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLust
Flying Fish Parade Inkwell 2023-02-11 | Finished! painted in procreate Music: Kiki's Delivery Service - Umi no Mieru Machi-------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLust
Cursed Flag Girl Painting Process Inkwell 2023-02-05 | Cursed Flag Girl Painting ProcessMusic: Genesis by Grimes -------Connect with Inkwell on Social Media---------instagram.com/inkwell_illustrationstwitter.com/Inkwell_ILLust
