Hair? Diet? Mean Comments? Earnings? Health? Beauty? James? Menopause? Single mum? A Q&A for you!

Q&A for you this week. I invited you to ask me anything! Thank you for so many inspiring questions on things like ~ Health, Beauty, & Hair? Diet? Mean Comments, internet bullies, my take on them? Earnings, sources of income and making money, making a living, how to become a fulltime artist? Single Motherhood? Menopause and remedies? Art advice? How did James and I get together? Running a small business? Develping art style, practice & routines? Learning art, art classes? Art School? Clothes, grey hair journey, fairies, natural remedies, imposter syndrome... It's long! But, you had a lot of questions! Timestamps are below so you can jump about a bit! Thank you so much for being here, all your lovely comments & for keeping me company in our little corner of YouTube. Love you all to bits, wishing you much JOY for 2023 Wendy. Xx My other Happy Places Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/theunexpectedgypsy Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/theunexpectedgypsy for inspiration & community Shop ~ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheUnexpectedGypsy Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/theunexpectedgypsy TikTok ~ https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedgypsy 20% off SALE in my Etsy Shop until January 6, so tomorrow! See link above and use code ~ NORTHERNSTAR FAQ! - Where do you buy your art supplies? I get most of my Art Supplies here - Jackson’s Art Supplies - 10% of your first order; https://www.jacksonsart.com/?acc=3bbfdde8842a5c44a0323518eec97cbe&___store=jacksonsart_en This is an affiliate link (I get a small commission, thank you!) Where do you buy your clothes? Most of my clothing is old and from charity (thrift) shops but... My favourite online clothing store (stripey tops, vintage dungarees, socks and childrens clothing too!) https://www.jallostore.com/products/stripe-big-tee (this is not sponsored or affiliated but it is my daughter!) https://www.instagram.com/jallo_co/ Videos I mention ~ Menopause Video ~ https://youtu.be/X3LnvBJ5x0g Greatest Ever Guide to Journaling ~ https://youtu.be/503r4TkPNzE How to 'do' YouTube, How I film & edit my videos ~ https://youtu.be/VjAZY0bU-DE How I became a full~time artist ~ https://youtu.be/Wo6-lG-AIZg Favourite art journaling supplies ~ https://youtu.be/jaEyKr7UCV4 Favourite Books, Influences & Artists ~ https://youtu.be/dEHxFLJS2lg 00:00 Intro 00:51 Personal Questions; early family life, 01:54 how did you and James get together? 03:09 is James younger than you? 03:16 Single motherhood? 05:21 menopause and creativity? 07:07 how to cope with being alone? 08:20 untreated PTSD? 09:00 Quirky, mean, provocative questions and comments on social media? 12:50 online & internet bullying 13:59 Quick fire Round! 15:43 5 things you don’t know about me! 16:42 Have you experienced fairies? 17:44 diet, what do you eat? Weight gain? Healthy eating? routines, soup recipes, working out and fitness? 20:45 menopause and the creative process? 22:55 Hair care; grey hair grow out journey, did you dye it? How long to grow so long? Hair care routine, don’t wash my hair, natural products, no poo! Hair oils? How do you wear a scarf in your hair? 27:50 Business Questions; why did you close your Facebook Art Journaling Group? 30:10 how do you film and edit your videos? 30:37 Shop products for my Etsy Shop 31:03 What are your streams of income, how do you make your money and earnings? 32:07 Sponsorships, free stuff and YouTube 33:04 Imposter syndrome 34:37 How to price your artwork 35:43 Art career from side hustle to a job you can make a living off full-time artist 38:13 How to get started in business, timings, earnings, decisions, mentors? 39:50 how do you calculate shipping costs? 40:28 Art Questions and tips! 41:06 favourite watercolour paints? favourite inspirations, artists, books? 41:47 artist journey, aha moments, struggles, challenges, 43:06 what are your art journaling inspirations and the one item you couldn’t do without? 45:17 how do I develop my art practice and become a better artist? 47:00 art school? 47:15 How to improve as an artist? A great tip! 48:00 how do I find my style in art? 49:10 should I go to an art class? Affiliate Links (I get a small commission) Flexispot Desk discount - £15 off code; http://flexispotuk.refr.cc/shineyourlightbright Music by; https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/r17bcq/ Disclaimer & Copyright ~ This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are honest and my own. Copyright © 2023 The Unexpected Gypsy All rights reserved #Q&A #artist #smallbusiness