Burnt Out by the Algorithm

How scrolling instagram was hurting my creativity and other bits and bobs. After years of building my art business on Instagram, I've stepped away. Whether I'll be off it forever or not I don't know, but in this video, I reflect on why I deleted my account, how it impacted my creativity, and what it's been like to navigate life—and business—without the algorithm. If you're a creative feeling burnt out by social media, this one's for you. _______________________________________ 👉🏽 Subscribe for more updates as we share our real-time journey of starting over and building a life we love—intentionally, from the ground up. 🔗 Check out my new Substack!: https://substack.com/@jennarainey 🧳 Follow me on Instagram for daily behind-the-scenes of our nomadic life: [@jennarainey] 🎥 New videos every week as we're traveling, finding a new home, and staying creative throughout the process. Art videos will return soon! In the meantime, explore hundreds of tutorials in the Patreon “Collections” tab: https://jennarainey.com/patreon #LeavingEverythingBehind #MovingAbroad #NomadicLife #IntentionalLiving #Reinvention _______________________________________ 🎨 Unlock Your Inner Artist! Explore courses, guides, and resources to elevate your art journey: • Take Watercolor to the Next Level with the Everyday Watercolor Companion Course: https://jennarainey.com/everyday-watercolor-companion-course • Master the Fundamentals with The Art Within – your go-to course for sketching, watercolor basics, and discovering your artistic style: https://jennarainey.com/the-art-within • Join My Inner Circle on Patreon for exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more: https://jennarainey.com/patreon • Grab Your FREE Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor E-Book and start painting today: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook 🖌️ Dive into Watercolor Tutorials! • Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor: https://youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y • Quick Practice Tips to Improve Fast: https://youtu.be/kqxb6GgzhvM • How to Paint Anything with Watercolor: https://youtu.be/9e2wy7ktKA0 • Paint and Water Ratio - Tea to Butter Exercise: https://youtu.be/MG7WfJ4vsoY?si=QXprsYj0pXEc7_mM • Easiest Way to Paint TEN Flowers With Watercolor: https://youtu.be/NcRLrNVrfMM?si=gwQFJo1-M-YSgwvN ✏️Supplies I Swear By Brushes: Princeton Heritage 4050 Round • Size 2: https://amzn.to/2IWtSvu • Size 6: https://amzn.to/2VpcA0y • Size 16: https://amzn.to/2XFfNXe Paints: • Maimeri Blu Watercolor (the exact colors I use available/linked in my Amazon shop: https://jennarainey.com/amazon or my Blick shop: http://jennarainey.com/blick ) • Paper & Accessories: • St Cuthberts Saunders Waterford Coldpress Watercolor Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01601FCP0?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzjennarai-20&creativeASIN=B01601FCP0&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.U81HES0ZJGW3&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin • Watercolor Palette: https://amzn.to/3lFMuBa • Blackwing Matte Pencils: https://amzn.to/3vFruyN • Pantone Formula Guide: https://amzn.to/2VWHc9Y • Scanner Epson V600: https://amzn.to/2Z8ozzS 🌟 Who Doesn’t Love Freebies? • FREE 40-page Watercolor E-book: https://jennarainey.com/cbgtw-ebook • FREE Masterclass – Digitize Your Artwork: https://jennarainey.com/digitize-your-artwork 💌 Stay Inspired and Connected • Exclusive Content and Art Critiques on Patreon: https://jennarainey.com/patreon • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennarainey/ • Pinterest: https://jennarainey.com/pinterest • Website: https://jennarainey.com 🛒 Shop My Favorite Art Supplies and Gear • Amazon Storefront: https://jennarainey.com/amazon • Blick (different availability, pricing, shipping options): http://jennarainey.com/blick 📚 Don’t Miss My Best-Selling Watercolor Books: • Everyday Watercolor: https://amzn.to/2XJkWNU • Everyday Watercolor Flowers: https://amzn.to/2ZyIN4P • Everyday Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3OJWPZH ✨ Want to Stay in the Loop? • Sign Up for Updates: https://jennarainey.com/jr-insider 📢 Disclosure Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep the content flowing—thank you! MUSIC: paid for and licenses acquired from Artlist.