Youtube CHANGED my ART CAREER - and I barely started!

Check out the full-time artist roadmap, a complete ebook with everything you need to know about social media and selling commissions as an artist! Gumroad: https://sayuui.gumroad.com/l/rnqtd Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/d03d9510fd Sign up to my art newsletter: https://www.sayuui.com/newsletter Join my Patreon for $3 or follow for free!   / sayuui   Join my discord server!   / discord   Sayuui merch store! https://streamlabs.com/sayuuiart/merch Get all the brushes I've ever made for Clip Studio for $5! https://sayuui.gumroad.com/l/mtzjnf Commission info: https://www.sayuui.com/commissions PIXIV: pixiv.me/sayuui X: https://x.com/sayuui Instagram:   / sayuuiart   TikTok:   / sayuuiart   Online stores: https://streamlabs.com/sayuuiart/merch My other streaming platforms: Picarto: https://picarto.tv/Sayuui Twitch:   / sayuuiart   Music by Jan Hehr https://janhehr.com/ I am Sayuui, a hobbyist vtuber and a full-time anime style artist striving for improvement. My goals are to become a reference in the field, to work commercially and work for cover art for great mobile games like Arknights, Fate Grand Order, Girls Frontline, Azur Lane, and to get the art community together. In this video, I share my personal journey through the highs and lows of my artistic career and how a pivotal rejection in 2016 became a turning point in my life. I applied for an illustration job for the viral visual novel game Doki Doki Literature Club and was turned down by Dan Salvato. While this game went on to become a massive success with over 10 million downloads, the artist who got the job achieved everything I had ever dreamed of. This rejection, though painful, was a catalyst for my growth. I dive deep into the struggles I faced, including losing thousands of followers on DeviantArt and Twitter, battling with self-doubt, and experiencing toxic mentorship. I discuss my journey through various social media platforms, my struggles with Twitch streaming, and how the universe nudged me towards YouTube. My breakthrough on YouTube came when my fifth video unexpectedly went viral, proving that persistence and self-belief can lead to success. I explain how I built my channel from scratch, achieved monetization in just three months, and created a supportive community. I share valuable insights for aspiring YouTubers and artists on avoiding common pitfalls, the importance of studying and preparing, and how to navigate the platform with authenticity. Join me as I reflect on my journey, the lessons learned, and the strategies that helped me turn my artistic dreams into reality. If you’re an artist or content creator facing similar challenges, this video offers a roadmap to overcoming obstacles and finding success. Don't forget to subscribe for more personal stories, art tips, and YouTube advice!