One Week to Become a Professional Artist (Here's What Happened)

In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to become a professional artist, and to finally start an art business. I had just one week to prep my art for a local shop — and this video captures the chaos, the mindset shift, and the transformation. 🎨

I’ll walk you through the 8 steps I took to get ready to sell my art, from varnishing and framing, to pricing and updating my website. If you've ever felt stuck between being a hobbyist and going pro, you're not alone. This is the journey from playing small to putting myself out there.

Let this be your sign to stop waiting and start showing up as the artist you are. 🖼️

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for more artist vlogs, creative motivation, and the real behind-the-scenes of building an art career.

00:00 – The Turning Point
02:49 – The 8-Step Prep Plan
04:40 – Creating Your Own Opportunities
08:16– The Drop-Off Day

🌷Links
✭Shop Prints: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HayleyHawki...
✭Instagram:   / hayleyhawkinsart  
✭TikTok:   / hayleyrhawkins  

🎨 Art Materials
✭Pegboard: https://amzn.to/42RPvG9
✭Eco-Solve on Natural Earth Paints: https://naturalearthpaint.com/eco-sol...
✭Eco-Solve on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ke4YWs
✭Shop Rags: https://amzn.to/3NCWE3V
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✭Mason Jars (8oz 12-Pack): https://amzn.to/3XOPpL3
✭Gamvar Varnish: https://amzn.to/4fdVl8k
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✭Winsor & Newton Brush Cleaner & Restorer: https://amzn.to/44oP6Zg
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✩ For inquiries please contact: [email protected]

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✩ My Skillshare class links:

Oil Painting: How to Paint an Abstract Landscape like Matisse: https://skl.sh/4aEjguN
Capturing the Essence: Mastering the Art of Painting Grass: https://skl.sh/3PHNdD5
BRUSHSTROKES: Simple Guide to 7 Common Types: https://skl.sh/3eeP7dT
Underpainting Basics: https://skl.sh/3Sx8sFX
Paint Colorful Impressionistic Flowers: https://skl.sh/3SWMMmD
How to Paint a Snow Globe - Christmas Painting Tutorial: https://skl.sh/3BGg0zV

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