If I Started an Art YouTube Channel in 2026, I’d Do This

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Creators mentioned:
‪@KelseyRodriguez‬
‪@MimimooIllustration‬
‪@ArtWithOhnMarWin‬
‪@AprilynneAlter‬

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00:00 Start an art YouTube channel
00:58 YouTube is great for artists
01:54 Why you should start an art YouTube channel
02:17 Making money on YouTube
03:37 You've got to enjoy it
04:58 Fears about starting a YouTube channel
06:30 3 great creative YouTube creators to inspire you
08:38 Ohn Mar Win shares how simple it can be
10:06 What kind of channel should you start?
11:52 What equipment do you actually need?
15:03 The most important part of growth on YouTube
16:59 How to keep people watching
17:33 How to stay consistent
22:07 Send me your first YouTube video!