With the right mindset, you actually *don't* need to be famous to make a living from your art. In this episode of Unmaking the Myth, the first of a four-part series, Andy J. Pizza debunks common myths about audience growth and explains how just “1,000 true fans" can offer sustainable success. For more, subscribe to Skillshare's YouTube channel and keep up with the latest from Unmaking the Myth, where Andy defies the conventional wisdom of makers and creators every week: [ Ссылка ]
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1000 TRUE FANS QUICK JUMP MENU
00:00 Why Creative Success Doesn't Hinge On Fame
00:36 Meet Andy J. Pizza
01:00 Kevin Kelly and "1,000 True Fans"
01:20 What Is a True Fan?
02:08 Three Reasons to Abide by the 1000-Fans Mindset
03:17 Andy’s Favorite Band—and Their Niche Appeal
04:45 Applying Niche Principles to Your Creative Practice
06:03 Letting Go of Your Need for Mass Appeal
06:35 Join Andy for More Episodes of Unmaking the Myth
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ABOUT ANDY J. PIZZA
Andy J. Pizza is an artist and designer creating work that is always evolving but forever rooted in whimsical narrative and modern graphics. Andy is the creator of the Indie Rock Coloring Book and the daily NOD drawing project, as well as a collaborator of the Color Me _______ Exhibition with Andrew Neyer. He has worked on projects for Sony, Google, Smart Car, Urban Outfitters, Real Simple, Wired Magazine, Starburst Candy, Brisk Iced Tea, The Economist, Bloomberg, Converse, Yo Gabba Gabba, NYLON Magazine, Little White Lies, Shaun White, and Poketo. Check out his Skillshare teacher profile here: [ Ссылка ]
