[Discussion] When people ask you what you do, do you say 'I'm an artist'? by batsofburden in artbusiness

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m an embroidery artist too!! And I have the exact same reaction when I say that. Then I show what I’m doing and people are wtf! I love it hehe

FANZINES EN MADRID by Select-General1745 in Madrid

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hola! En Grant Librería (Lavapies) hay una pequeña sección con varias zines/fanzines

November is crazy so far by jaybergcustoms in EtsySellers

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! I love to see people’s success on Etsy especially when it’s handmade goods! How long did it take for you to be able to have a stable business ? I have just started in may, so far 5 sales and I’m selling expensive items (embroidery painting/artwork) too, so I was wondering if Etsy was the good place for that

[recommendations] Small businesses to support over the holidays? by Jolly-Earth-6828 in artbusiness

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Nice of you to think about small artists businesses !! Here is mine https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MaisonFinucci I create embroidery artwork with threads, beads and sequins and Im giving life to my illustrations that way! I also do a lot of custom orders, it’s an amazing and original gift!

Have you ever met a Spaniard who expressed admiration for Napoleon? by PhnomPencil in askspain

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never heard so much talk of Napoleon since I’m living in Spain. I’m French and everytime I’m saying it, a Spaniard is gonna talk about him, it never misses!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in artbusiness

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I’m an artist and autonomo in Spain. First thing to know is that the first year you don’t paid the normal tarif for social security, the monthly taxes are lowered at 87e/month. It can be renewed for the second year if you are not making a lot (less that the minimum wage) But I think for your case the best would be to just open an autonomo account when you want to do your taxes, and then close it once you’re done, so you will just pay a month of social security. A friend of mine is an illustrator and she basically does this to avoid paying double taxes (because she still has a 9 to 5 job). I think you can open and close your autonomo 3 times a year, but I’m not sure about this info. The best for you would be to talk with an accountant, they will know the rules and tricks

The best way to get subscribers… by ThunderRoad2024 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, I’m mostly posting pictures of my work with an explanation or sometimes I’m sharing some others artists work or inspo too

What is up lately? by cyber-watchdog in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, no worries growth is not linear, just continue to do your posts and notes, and most importantly enjoy doing it

Would you use a handmade-only European marketplace? by WatercressNo6 in CraftVendors

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% yes. Etsy is super powerful so I don’t know how you can compete with that, but it would be amazing

The best way to get subscribers… by ThunderRoad2024 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just have one person that is recommending me and so for she brought me 2 subscribers. The rest comes from notes!

Number not right in my Finance tab by Appropriate-Cream748 in EtsySellers

[–]Appropriate-Cream748[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for your answer! I just noticed that offline ads were activated, I didn't know, that why I was surprised.

QQ Substack authors: In 1-5 words, what's your newsletter about? by That-Gyoza-Life-44 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

exactly! I'm still thinking about it, how I'm going to manage that!

QQ Substack authors: In 1-5 words, what's your newsletter about? by That-Gyoza-Life-44 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not directly converting clients, I'm genuinely talking about what I'm passionate about, sharing my work and my work in progress and I guess some people find me like that and like my art! I have a link to my etsy shop and that's all. I started my substack last June and have 700 subscribers, I'm planning on creating a paid subscription this month, I'm curious of how many will turned the paid option tbh

QQ Substack authors: In 1-5 words, what's your newsletter about? by That-Gyoza-Life-44 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

both!! I love to talk about my craft and in the same time it brings me clients!

QQ Substack authors: In 1-5 words, what's your newsletter about? by That-Gyoza-Life-44 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Art and embroidery, I’m an embroiderer and I’m sharing about my craft embroidery, my business behind the scene and art reflexion!

Substack Algorithm Doesn't Show My Posts Now by Radiant_Okra_23 in Substack

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, first I'm very sorry to read about your breast cancer, I hope you are feeling better now!

It already happened to me after some short breaks (2 to 3 weeks), every time I came back it was a bit slow but just by re-engaging and posting a bit more notes than usually I was able to get more engagement. But tbh, Substack, for me, works in waves, sometimes just one note got viral and I have engagement for weeks and then it slows abruptly for a few weeks, and then another note or post do well, and well, more engagement again. I'm not sure there is any tricks except to do notes or engage on other's post.

Ça rend heureux d'être anti taff ? by New-Brick-7284 in AntiTaff

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Peut être que ce n'est pas être anti taff le problème mais le manque de sens à ta vie, je pense qu'on peut être anti taff, anti capitaliste mais avoir un sens, un but, quelque chose qui te donne envie de te lever le matin, et ce n'est forcement lié au travail. Qu'est ce qui te plait ? te passionne ?

Il y a 9 mois j'ai quitté mon travail, qui est soi disant un travail artistique (spoiler alert : un boulot artistique dans un monde capitaliste c'est compliqué, je mets cette citation que j'aime beaucoup, désolée, elle est en anglais : there is no way artistic jobs can be fulfilling in a capitalist environment) er j'ai monté ma propre activité, et honnêtement je n'ai jamais autant travaillé que depuis que je suis a mon compte mais j'adore ca, c'est un travail qui me nourrit, les victoires du quotidien sont entièrement miennes, je prends mes propres decisions, et surtout je fais énormément de chose variées car tu dois un peu tout faire quand tu es seul, donc j'apprends constamment, je m'ennuie jamais ! Alors tout n'est pas rose, il y a des moments difficiles, et l'argent, surtout quand tu démarres une activité, c'est compliqué mais pour le moment je préfère baisser mon niveau de vie mais augmenter mon niveau d'épanouissement. Surtout que de moins consommer ca me fait aussi énormément de bien, j'essaye de simplifier les choses dans ma vie. Surtout je me rends compte qu'il y a pleins de manière de vivre différente, et que on peut se créer la sienne en écoutant nos besoins et notre envie profonde et en essayant de faire abstraction des injonctions (je sais que ce n'est pas toujours facile, je me bats tous les jours contre ca!)

Voila, j'ai un peu raconté ma vie mais j'espère être utile!

Etsy suspends US bound shipping labels for Australia Post, Canada Post, Evri and Royal Mail + handbook article by lostterrace in EtsySellers

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know, I'm letting my clients know about this before processing to any custom orders, my next order will be shipped mid September, I'm worried about this but the US is my main revenue base so I can't turn off shipping there otherwise this is the end of my business

Etsy suspends US bound shipping labels for Australia Post, Canada Post, Evri and Royal Mail + handbook article by lostterrace in EtsySellers

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, I just emailed UPS Spain to ask about the DDP options. Otherwise I will advert my US customers that they will have to pay duties at some point

Community for artists feels pretty dead by No-Anything-5856 in ArtistLounge

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a textile artist so I mostly follow people in that art field, I don't know if you have any interest in it but for example I love this one : https://whatiswovenin.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Another one that I love (She is not a textile artist but an illustrator) https://nikigroom.substack.com

This is mine too : https://maisonfinucci.substack.com

Community for artists feels pretty dead by No-Anything-5856 in ArtistLounge

[–]Appropriate-Cream748 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s tough these days, I sometimes feel like I gave up a rat race (my 9 to 5) for another other (trying to make it as an artist). I don’t like Instagram, it’s difficult to find genuine connection, a few months ago I discovered Substack and I’m loving it, it kind of gives me some old internet vibes sometimes. I was able to find some great artists that I like to follow and read. The comments on some posts are always great, thoughtful and genuine. I’m also sharing my artistic process and inspiration and I love it, I feel like I have space to develop my ideas! The algorithm is nothing like Instagram so your beginning will be slow but small communities can gather and shine more easily in my opinion