In this episode, we sit down with Anthony llescas (@anthonylllescasart), a self-made artist who turned his passion into a thriving career through TikTok Live streaming. From his early days sketching as a kid to becoming a recognized creator online, Anthony shares his creative journey, the challenges of streaming live art, and advice for aspiring artists who want to grow on social media.

Topics we cover in this interview:

* What inspired Anthony to start his art journey

* How TikTok Live helped him build an audience

* Dealing with trolls and negativity online

* Tools & setup for live-streaming art

* Tips for artists looking to grow their careers through social media

If you’re an artist, content creator, or TikTok enthusiast, you’ll get inspiration and practical insights from Anthony’s story!

Follow Anthony Illescas on TikTok & Etsy for personal pieces: [https://linktr.ee/anthonyilllescas]

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TIME STAMPS

* (01:04) : What led you to the decision to start posting your art on TikTok, become an artist, and start growing the platform there?

* (01:55) : How did you feel when you did your first live stream?

* (02:32) : How do you handle trolls that appear in your stream?

* (04:37) : What is some of the gear that you use to record yourself?

* (06:03) : What about the pens that you use during your live? What do you use, and do you have a favorite?

* (09:20) : What was your tablet when you were recording, and why was there a sudden change to traditional art?

* (11:07) : Is there any physical piece you have made that you're most proud of?

* (18:56) : What do you like more, drawing with a tablet or drawing with a pen and paper?

* (20:11) : What's a tip that you could give any artists that are either starting out or in the process of starting to post their art?

* (23:44) : Do you ever think about, "I need to go on a break"?

* (26:54) : So you have a goal in mind for your art, or do you just want to do it and see where it goes?

* (44:45) : What's the hardest thing about being an artist?

* (45:15) : How do you stay motivated?

* (46:30) : If you could give one piece of advice to a young artist, what would it be?