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Stop The Starving Artist

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In this episode of the Stop the Starving Artist podcast, we're breaking down the ONE change that separates artists who struggle from those who thrive. You’ll learn the mindset shift that turns inconsistent results into steady growth—and how to stop abandoning your ideas before they have time to work.

🎨 Whether you’re selling art online, trying to grow your personal brand as an artist, or figuring out how to turn your creativity into a business, this is the missing link that changes everything.

👀 Inside this video:

Why 90% of art businesses fail—and how to avoid that

The real reason your social media isn’t working

The simple formula successful artists follow

How to build momentum even when you feel stuck

Why revision (not reinvention) is your secret weapon

How to grow your personal brand as an artist

How to make consistent art sales online without feeling salesy

20 Comments

@adamcarroll2366 8 months ago (edited)

Distractions are my problem. ADHD is literally 2 people arguing with my brain that is only trying to find the easy, safe way out of doing the work! The spiral is a great take on this.

@NicoleSuzanne 1 year ago

“If you SERVE instead of SELL, literally just unlocked a block I’ve had for years. Thank you for keeping it simple and showing up today 🙌🏻😁

@BeachCat 1 year ago (edited)

If it was easy everyone would do it. Perseverance pays off. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas A. Edison

@khaosjl3920 1 year ago

Honestly yup. A lot of my favorite animated shows were rejected by Disney and other companies but they didn't abandon their ideas and just kept pushing until a different company picked it up and it becomes huge

Doubt really is a killer sometimes

@davidhlnda 10 months ago

Thanks from an older artist thinking about putting my art into the public

@kimjensenable 1 year ago

I could not be happier being a part of this community. I've only just started 4 days ago and have already learned so much. Thank you, Lennon, for giving us all your bling.

@mimisart 1 year ago

Interestingly enough as I was using older content to chop up in bitesize shorts, I came across something I said that might add to this video. The long form video I used was about realism, what is it, what it isn't, etc and I say 'You can study realism until you're blue in the face, but if you don't put a brush to canvas, all you've done is gathered knowledge, but you didn't learn the skill'. Sometimes we get lost in learning without applying. Experience and taking action, and realizing what you might need to change will be your best teacher. Thnx for another great video!!

@alexiscalle734 1 year ago

OMG you are addressing THE thing/feeling that stops artist succeeding. My reply to my sisters comment years ago was: "it is not what I do it is who I am". Courage; I have a mountain of courage but I keep tripping over this one stone, the fear of NO. of course this stems from childhood. Lastly, how good is my work/designs, I think they are great, so no problem there. Looking forward to the future with your guidance.

@kr1dderArt 1 year ago

Ooof! I have definitely been in an abandoning cycle. Never mind the marketing part of it. I can never quite stick with something that doesn’t live up to the result I was hoping for. This means I dabbled in a lot but mastered nothing. You have given me some excellent food for thought. I’d love to sell my art one day. I know I need a mindset shift and a commitment shift to make it happen.

@mariedanj 1 year ago

What I find hard is to apply the same devotion to my art (writing) than to my visibility. I don't give up on writing, I learn and pursuit, just like you say here. But visibility, marketing? When I get to this point, I'm drained out of my energy.

@kitchencarvings4621 3 weeks ago (edited)

This reminds me of The Honeymooners. Frank and Ralph have this great idea. They try it, and it fails, and they give up rather than analyzing why they failed and refining. You haven't discovered the algorithm of art, but of all human endeavors. Try → analyze → refine → try again.

@ArtJourneyman 1 year ago

I like your idea of growth as a spiral. When I stop abandoning ideas too quickly and lean into intuition and improvisation, something meaningful often emerges. Thanks for the reminder that authenticity and serving others are what really matter.

@MariaGiffordArt 3 months ago

“Serve instead of sell.” I like that. Thanks for the spiral visual, this was helpful! 🥰

@ajvendetta 1 year ago

I have been binge watching your videos for the past couple weeks, and must say that I am very grateful for this information. I love the fact that you take time to talk slowly and in depth about all of these concepts instead of just quickly glossing over vague points as Ive seen in other creators videos. I think every small artist that sells their work should watch these videos. Thank you!

@laurasiffrinart 1 year ago

Great to remember, you might think the minute and a half is so much longer than the person who’s already in line at the food court but forget when you had to drive the 15 miles to even get there! Great Content! ❤

@JohnnyJalopyArt 2 months ago

first time watching excited to see what this is all about!

@aoifemadea 1 year ago

I’m just starting my journey a few days now, and I’ve only found this video today. Thank you so much for this series, I will be binge watching all day! Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪

@blackdogtradingco.8262 1 year ago

So on point and this was the kick in the pants I needed. THANK YOU!! I've spent 2 years trying idea after idea and not giving any of them time to flourish. I give up and abandon the idea before they've had a chance and that I need to change. So today, I make the decision to stick to one idea that resonates and I will follow it through to the success I know it can be. No more standing still and just wishing and hoping it will succeed.