40k subs anniversary Q&A

Celebrate 40k subscribers (and 3 1/2 years on YouTube) with me, in this extra long Q&A. I delve into everything from YouTube- and business advice, to recent favorite books and games. Get weekly emails from me about becoming a better creative without burning out or going insane: https://www.louisestigell.com/subscribe TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Benefits of starting a YouTube channel for my art career? 05:08 - Things I would do differently when starting a new art YouTube channel? 08:37 - How to stay motivated with a new channel? 11:52 - Can I recommend similar, calm creatives on YouTube? 13:29 - How to balance art for fun and art for money? 15:36 - What do I do with all my practice paintings? 16:23 - Do I have concerns about giving up social media? 20:25 - Can content marketing be both passion-driven and effective? 23:40 - What are my biggest revenue sources? 27:19 - Advice for starting a creative business when you don't feel like an expert? 28:59 - Can I recommend any good online artist communities? 29:46 - How do I stay calm? 30:24 - Latest books and games I've enjoyed? 32:09 - Books that shaped my childhood? 33:29 - How are the crow paintings going? LEARN WITH ME Pencil Sketching for Beginner Artists - A simple, stress-free roadmap to radically improve your sketching skills. In weeks, not years: https://www.louisestigell.com/pencil-sketching-for-beginner-artists Portrait Drawing for Beginners - Learn how to draw any face you want, quickly, accurately, and in your own style: https://www.louisestigell.com/portrait-drawing-for-beginners Watercolor For Absolute Beginners - Learn the basics of watercolor in a playful, relaxing, and non-intimidating way: https://www.louisestigell.com/watercolor-for-the-absolute-beginner Watercolor Birds - Learn all of my tips and tricks for painting birds in watercolor: https://www.louisestigell.com/watercolor-birds SHOP MY ART Fine art prints: https://www.louisestigell.com/shop/fine-art-prints Originals: https://www.louisestigell.com/original-art Commissions: https://louisestigell.com/pages/commissions MUSIC All music is from Epidemic Sound.