Surely, the path of an artist is not to valorize their art based on the number of likes and followers they have.

I guarantee you, that won't truly make you happy, at least not in the long run. The obsession to chase these numbers will only grow, the more you do it, the more you'll feed the monster, and you'll only aspire to achieve a high number on your social media platforms and forget to enjoy creating.

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Not too long ago, Instagram added something new to their platform, such as giving every user the chance of getting a blue check mark.

This means that your account will look more professional and official but it isn't free, it costs 15 USD a month.

Of course, for many people this amount is nothing but for others can mean a lot.

I have taken this step and I am feeling happier and more motivated to post and be active now that I am '' official ''.

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Social media can be our best friend and sometimes our worst enemy. Why do I say that? Not because I hate social media or anything like that, but a lot of people don't show the reality out there.

Many users create an illusion of the life they have on these platforms, showing only what they want you to see, only what's going well, and posts in which everything is pink and wonderful but we all know that life isn't like that and we all have days that not everything goes as planned.

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When do you know it's time to start accepting pet portrait commissions and go from a simple hobby to starting a small business using your talent for drawing pets?

As much as we want to run the legal side of a business, at some point, we have to take that step and make it all legal and official.

Like you, I too was terrified at the thought of taking my hobby seriously and doing all the necessary procedures to start making money from it.

We pet portrait artists would like to sit around all day and just draw but the reality is that having a pet portrait commission business includes other tasks that need to be prioritized.

That's what we'll talk about in this episode and I'll share how I realized it was time to take the next step and how you can figure it out too.

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Although I never thought Pinterest would work for me, I was proven wrong.

For some time now, I've noticed that one of my pins is being saved by a lot of people and I'm getting a lot of new followers.

Whilst for me Instagram and Facebook are the most important, it doesn't hurt to put my attention on other platforms like Pinterest.

In this episode, we'll discuss if this platform is good for pet portrait artists and if it's worth giving it a shot.

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Getting big on Instagram is not easy, especially when I started posting a few years ago when there was no such thing as reels. Of course, now it's a little easier to go viral and grow your audience quickly but even so, success isn't guaranteed without a lot of work behind it. Even if one reel takes off, no one guarantees that the others will be as successful. That's what we'll discuss in this episode, I'll tell you how I managed to grow from 0 to almost 22k followers and I'll also share my experience of buying followers in the early days of my account when I had no idea what social media was all about.

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In this episode, I want to share with you the reasons why I decided to start making YouTube videos again, beyond my pet portrait commissions.

I'll talk about the allure of passive income and how much I value helping others.

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In today's episode, we'll be discussing a common challenge faced by many artists - managing multiple pet portrait commissions without getting overwhelmed. If you've ever found yourself buried in a mountain of furry subjects and looming deadlines, then this episode is for you. We'll explore practical tips and strategies to help you stay on top of your workload and don't stress out.

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Today's episode will focus on the anatomy of different animals, including cats, dogs, horses, and more. As a pet portrait artist, it is essential to have a solid understanding of animal anatomy to create accurate and realistic depictions of your subject. We'll be discussing key features to consider when drawing or painting common pet subjects, such as the shape of the head, ears, eyes, nose, and body proportions.

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For many pet owners, the bond with their furry companion runs deep, and losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience. However, creating a pet portrait of a deceased pet can provide a sense of comfort and solace, allowing the pet owner to hold onto the memory of their furry friend for years to come.

In this episode, we'll discuss the unique challenges and considerations that come with drawing pets that have passed away, such as finding suitable reference photos, capturing the essence of the pet's personality, and honoring the emotional connection between the pet and their owner. We'll also explore different mediums and techniques that pet portrait artists can use to create meaningful and emotionally resonant portraits of deceased pets.

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