4 YEARS as a FULL-TIME Anime Artist! Here's What I LEARNED

Check out the fulltime artist roadmap, a complete ebook with everything you need to know about social media and selling commissions as an artist! Gumroad: https://sayuui.gumroad.com/l/rnqtd Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/d03d9510fd Sign up to my art newsletter: https://www.sayuui.com/newsletter Join my Patreon for $3 or follow for free!   / sayuui   Join my discord server!   / discord   Get all the brushes I've ever made for Clip Studio for $5! https://sayuui.gumroad.com/l/mtzjnf Sayuui merch store! https://streamlabs.com/sayuuiart/merch Commission info: https://www.sayuui.com/commissions PIXIV: pixiv.me/sayuui X: https://x.com/sayuui bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sayuui.com Instagram:   / sayuuiart   TikTok:   / sayuuiart   Online stores: https://streamlabs.com/sayuuiart/merch My other streaming platforms: Picarto: https://picarto.tv/Sayuui Twitch:   / sayuuiart   Music by Jan Hehr https://janhehr.com/ 00:00 introduction 00:16 How did I get here? 01:38 What does my income consist of? 02:30 Everything relies on luck, but if you're persistent, you are going to make it 05:01 You’re going to be your social media manager, sales person, HR, and accountant; therefore, you won’t figure out everything at once 05:39 Take care of your health, but don't go for hobbies too early 06:20 Social media is never going to compensate you enough. Focus on what you want to draw 08:09 Make it about others first, so it can come back to you 09:59 Learn to separate goals from milestones 11:53 Ask the right people for advice, or don’t ask at all 13:49 You ARE going to need marketing and sales skills 14:58 You’re defined by the skills you have, and not the skills you lack 15:56 You are going to need friends to survive in a competitive field 17:01 Cater a community of not only other artists and creatives, but a community of clients I am Sayuui, a hobbyist vtuber and a full-time anime-style artist striving for improvement. My goals are to become a reference in the field, to work commercially and work for cover art for great mobile games like Arknights, Fate Grand Order, Girls Frontline, Azur Lane, and to get the art community together. In this video, I share the real story behind my journey to becoming a full-time freelance artist. Starting in 2020, I transitioned from architecture to art, and in this video, I reveal what I’ve learned along the way, the challenges I faced, and the lessons that can help speed up your art career. From overcoming tough job experiences to navigating the complexities of income from art commissions, conventions, and YouTube monetization, I discuss what it really takes to succeed as an artist in today's competitive landscape. I cover everything from finding your voice in art to understanding the importance of creating a community of loyal clients and fellow artists. I dive into the importance of marketing, building a sustainable career, and setting realistic, achievable goals using methods like SMART goals. Plus, I offer my thoughts on the struggles of social media algorithms, finding your target audience, and dealing with setbacks, all while reminding you that creating more art is the key to growth. Join me as I explore what it's really like to build an art career, make the most out of your existing skills, and stay motivated despite inevitable challenges. I’ll also touch on the importance of networking with the right people, asking the right advice, and building a support system to thrive as an artist. If you want to learn how to grow your art career, find the right advice, and make the most of your talent, don't miss this video. You might even be inspired to start your own journey to success!