We recently connected with Branton Urbieta and have shared our conversation below.

Branton, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What was it like going from idea to execution? Can you share some of the backstory and some of the major steps or milestones?

It began with the idea of selling my art. I couldnt jump directly into selling $1,000.00 paintings. I needed some recognition and I needed to create value. I took this process step by step, I started submitting works into juried exhibitions and they were accepted and began to sell. being accepted to the exhibitions encouraged me to enter a juried competition- Sobo Art Gallerie’s Top Choice Awards. One of the most competitive competitions in Central Florida. I won Top Choice, i’ve never submitted to the competition prior to winning so this was unheard of. That next year, I became a judge for the competition. The recognition I received for my skills opened opportunities for me and created value in my work. This was the first step to executing my idea

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I am a young artist, and I specialize in 2-D art. For the year of 2024, i’m launching a limited series of painting’s called “Del mar” (Of The Sea). These works depict blurred black and white seascapes on paper painted with an air compressor.It’s a series of 100 and I have sold a few already. They are priced at $1,000.00 USD before shipping and handling.

Can you talk to us about how you funded your business?

Two years ago when I first began launching my idea at 16, I received most of the money I needed from prize money and quick sales made to collectors and friends. I raised about $1,000, I used the money to create a higher volume of art I later sold. This created a snowball effect of nearly doubling my funds. I used the money to buy ads that targeted people more likely to buy art too. I bootstrapped the whole thing.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Although i’m truly blessed to sell my artwork which most artist never do. It needed very long sleepless nights where i’d paint from 6pm to 5am. I had to wake up at 6:30 for school, so my sleep schedule was nonexistent.I mastered micro-naps but I also learned to endure alot. There were lots of moments where i’d tell myself how good it would feel to just sleep instead of painting- and how I should take the easy way out and sell prints of the same painting instead of creating a variety of original works. I became my biggest burden, but my burden taught me self control resilience, which help me get to where I am now.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://branton.squarespace.com/delmar/p/country-feast-set-3nybt-c8crd
• Instagram: @branton.u

Image Credits
Javier Urbieta