How To Stand Out As An Artist in 2025 (10 Step Guide)

In this video, I’m sharing the 10 steps I’ve learned through personal experience — growing over 1M followers on Instagram and 60k+ YouTube subscribers in just 3 months — on how to truly stand out as an artist.
Whether you're just starting out or already making great art but feel like no one's noticing — this video will walk you through exactly how to build an unforgettable artistic presence.

We’ll talk:
Mindset shifts
Artistic branding
Creating memorable work
Growing an audience authentically
And how to leave a lasting impact
If your goal is to build a name, connect with people, and create art that leaves a mark — this one is for you.
👉 Let me know in the comments: Which of the 10 steps hit you the hardest?

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Timestamps:00:00 - Intro
00:031 - Find your core obsession
01:07 - Get Good At Something
01:40 - Tell Stories Bigger Than Yourself
02:54 - Build Relentless Volume
03:16 - Crafting a Personal brand
03:53 - Be Real
04:26 - Study Your Legends
05:12 - Master the long game
05:57 - Build Culture, Not just content
06:37 - The 1% rule

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Music track: Adventure by Clean Sheet
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