Make Art Don't Starve

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MADS (Make Art Don't Starve) is the lovechild of Al & Kelsey -- two friends and fellow art youtubers that love to chat about being artists, building creative careers, and the nitty gritty details of content creation.

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    • Nov 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Make Art Don't Starve

    How Kelsey Dealt With Her Hate Comments (& how you can too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 42:02


    Kelsey and Al continue their two part discussion on art YouTube pet peeves, this time focusing on Kelsey's turbulent comment section.

    Toxic Positivity is RUINING The Art Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 31:21


    Part one of Kelsey and Al discussing some art YouTube pet peeves- starting with Al's frustration with being told how to feel about her art.

    Is Traditional Art DYING? Our thoughts on AI & Digital Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 16:13


    Kelsey and Al ponder the question, "Is traditional art dying?" (Spoiler, the answer is no.)

    Overcoming Imposter Syndrome As An Artist ft. Art With Em

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 43:34


    Kelsey and Al are joined by Emily, or Art with Em. They discuss imposter syndrome and under-charging.

    How to Avoid Making BORING Art Vlogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 40:17


    Kelsey and Al discuss the repetitive nature of studio vlogs, their studio vlog pet peeves, and how to make better studio vlogs.

    Leaving the corporate world & taking art full time! ft Katie Mai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 35:36


    Kelsey and Al are joined by Katie Mai, Philly-based artist. They discuss Katie's career, finances, time management, and working with brands.

    Our plans for the podcast & checking in on our art goals for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 29:14


    Kelsey and Al discuss some personal career goals they've achieved this year, and some future goals, and discuss their hopes for the podcast.

    sooooo we've been gone a whileee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 43:19


    Kelsey and Al catch up after a short hiatus, discussing channel growth and marketing strategies.

    How artists can make money from social media sponsorships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 52:44


    Kelsey and Al continue their discussion on the workings of sponsorships. They break down how to negotiate, how to calculate rates, and the ins and outs of contracts.

    IG isn't dead and TikTok is a waste of time?? - OUR SPICY HOT TAKES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 42:06


    Kelsey and Al talk about social media and their underserved bad and good reps.

    How to Find Sponsorships as an Artist on YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 51:02


    Kelsey and Al discuss how content creators find sponsorships online, how to contact companies, how to avoid being scammed, and how to identify the different kind of company deals.

    Art & Disability: Interviewing an Artist with Multiple Sclerosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 36:49


    Kelsey and Al are joined by Jennifer, or Fuzzydragons online. Jennifer shares her experience as an artist with a disability, and offers her words of advice to others on the platform.

    Is Being a Self-Taught Artist Better than Going to Art School? ✿ ft. Ana Cornejo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 51:32


    To go to art school, or to save the money? That's the question. Many young artists face the same dilemma: do they go to art school? It's a heavy question. There's so much to consider, and often times, it may seem as if art school isn't even worth it, specially when you can teach yourself for free. But is being self-taught really a valid option? In this episode, we discuss all the nuances of being self taught with artist and YouTuber, Ana Cornejo. From planning, logistics, and discipline, to subject matter, fundamentals, and time management. We break down all the ways that being self-taught might actually be better than art school.

    How to Avoid the Artist to Content Creator Pipeline on YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 46:13


    Kelsey and Al talk about why artists on YouTube may or may not succeed in their internet careers. From speed-paints, to "meta-art" content, to a content creator- Kelsey and Al break down the "artist to content creator pipeline."

    Can Artists Succeed Without Social Media? ft. Louise Stigell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 51:39


    Kelsey and Al are joined by Louise Stigell of "Art by Louise" on YouTube. We discuss the role social media plays (or doesn't play) in our careers, methods for making money as an artist, and our mental health as artists online.

    Why Etsy Sellers Went On Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 52:57


    Kelsey and Al discuss the history of Etsy, the Etsy strike, and the possible implications this could have on the creator community at large.

    Reading hate comments we get on our art (& how to deal with them) ✿ EP 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 75:59


    Kelsey and Al talk about receiving negative feedback, criticism, and hate comments as artists online. They talk about how to deal with it all, and even read a few of their favorite hate comments they've received.

    Why is developing your art skills so hard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 58:12


    Kelsey and Al discuss the importance and difficulty of developing your skills as an artist and creator online.

    What it's really like being an art youtuber...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 60:24


    Al and Kelsey introduce themselves and the podcast, and discuss their thoughts on beginning a career as an artist online.

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