Dealing with failure as an artist (don’t make these mistakes 😅)

Angela Ho February 24, 2025
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Exposing my biggest art flops 🙈 Get your .store domain HERE:  https://go.store/ath2 (coupon code: ATH) With .store get FREE discounts here: https://elevate.store/ath In this video, I share my personal journey through some of my biggest artistic failures, including making no sales, dropping out of art school, and being rejected from art markets. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, rejection, or creative burnout, this video is for you. I’ll also share actionable tips to help you overcome obstacles and remind you why you should never give up on your art. 🖼️ Check out my art shop: https://athart.store/ ✨ WATCH MORE (& subscribe to follow my wild art journey!) Magnetic bookmark tutorial vlog: https://youtu.be/SJDnVM7C1Q8?si=wAlew__tInJqRg3h How I make my prints and stickers + small biz/content creation tips: https://youtu.be/Is5ovL_eeYM?si=MI4JdeZP8IR0_CY4 Video Editing tips in this vlog: https://youtu.be/USCI76RvpDw?si=Zy_ZgdBHFxNScJjX 🌱Connect with me! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/a.t.h.art/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a.t.h.art ✉️ Business inquiries: [email protected] All other inquiries: [email protected] 🎧 Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/5j7ld4 ✍️ Thank you VistaPrint + Vista Collective for printing my thank you cards! https://www.vistaprint.com/marketing-materials/standard-postcards 📷 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?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1X2P51A6RARIU&linkCode=tr1&tag=angelaho05-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1X2P51A6RARIU_1738146469806 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: htt ps://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 1:16 Making Zero Sales 9:07 Dropping Out of Art School and Burnout 7:29 .Store Domain 14:56 Illustration fail & reflections on anxiety 16:44 My current failures as a small art business owner 19:14 Making stickers and an announcement! 21:14 Failing forward 🌙 Current subscriber count: 9.17K

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