How I launched my art shop & grew my following 2 months after becoming a full-time artist

Get your .store domain HERE: https://go.store/ath1 (coupon code: ATH) With .store get FREE discounts here: https://elevate.store/ath In this video, we go over making stickers and art prints from home, shipping, Etsy vs. Shopify, marketing, and more! Since I quit my 9-5 to be a full-time artist, we’ve seen a lot of growth from monetization on YouTube to making more sales in my art shop, and now graduating from Etsy to Shopify! It’s all thanks to your support so I hope this video is helpful and inspires you to follow your creative small biz dreams! 🌻 MY PATREON IS LIVE! Patreon:   / angelahoathart   ^ I will be posting more content & small biz tips here 🖼️ Check out my art shop: https://athart.store/ ✨ Subscribe to follow me through this wild art journey! 🌱Connect with me! Insta:   / a.t.h.art   TikTok:   / a.t.h.art   ✉️ Business inquiries: [email protected] All other inquiries: [email protected] 🎧 Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/5j7ld4 📷 Gear I use for my vlogs: Camera: https://amzn.to/3YoIk4a B-Roll/cinematic Lens: https://amzn.to/3AheqHb Vlogging wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/3AUMuJF Camera Mic: https://amzn.to/4dXHeCh Voiceover mic: https://amzn.to/3BYBJ9b Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Fu6mVY Magic Arm: https://amzn.to/40ohI5C 🖨️ Materials for making art prints, stickers, and bookmarks from home: Juliet Siser (Cutting machine for stickers, bookmarks, vinyl, etc): https://amzn.to/40pOPX1 Epson EcoTank 8500 Printer: https://amzn.to/42slr3I Epson Matte Ultra Premium Paper for art prints: https://amzn.to/4aDh33S Paper Trimmer for small art prints and making bookmarks by hand: https://amzn.to/3EePa69 Sticker Paper: https://amzn.to/4aTDLVL Matte laminate for stickers: https://amzn.to/40zCWML Squeegee for laminate application: https://amzn.to/40Drvnu Weeding tool to remove stickers from mat: https://amzn.to/3EgCfAA Cardstock for bookmarks: https://amzn.to/4jPtfTx Laminate for bookmarks: https://amzn.to/3CsGSaa Magnets for bookmarks: https://amzn.to/40TEWRi Paper Corner Rounder: https://amzn.to/40zohS0 📦 Shipping/Packaging materials: Munbyn Thermal Label Printer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3PZDLZC?... Package scale: https://amzn.to/4hdtNkg 6x8 in. Rigid Mailers: https://amzn.to/4kbxXuD 9.25 x 11.75 in. Rigid Mailers: https://amzn.to/42zvaoJ Letter envelopes for sticker only orders: https://amzn.to/4aBbnay Do not bend stickers: https://amzn.to/3WHbtHV 3x4 in. clear bags: https://amzn.to/4gk318H 4x6 in. clear bags: https://amzn.to/3CvB13Y 5x7 in. clear bags: https://amzn.to/3WzgpyD Letter size clear bags: https://amzn.to/3CvUUb9 (I will get a small commission if you purchase these items through my links. It’s a great way to financially support my journey at no cost to you ☺️) 0:00 Intro 0:51 Why I’m launching my shop in 4 days. Help lol 1:40 When to start an art business 2:53 Research 3:14 What to sell 4:23 How to price your items 4:59 I made a huge fricken mistake. Crying, screaming, shaking, throwing up 😭 6:09 Making magnetic bookmarks 6:53 Making products from home vs. manufacturing 7:55 How to make stickers from home (individual die cut and sticker sheets) 10:24 How to make art prints from home 11:26 Oopsie bags and why you should sell them too! 12:26 Product Photography Day! (Tips on composition, camera settings, etc.) 14:11 The day before launch and I am stressed af lol 15:35 Etsy vs. Shopify 19:22 Print On Demand (POD) Pros and Cons 21:36 Launch Day! 23:21 Marketing and social media tips for growth! 31:03 How I ship and package my orders 34:04 How to build a website that pushes sales 38:18 The aftermath of my launch and final thoughts! 🌙 Current subscriber count: 6.69K