TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Matt with his father, Harvey Cornelius
(top and middle) Matt Cornelius filming a Dremel carving tutorial
When I published a video on how to carve letters with a rotary tool, my channel really started taking off,” said Cornelius. Evolving from a place to feature his work to a space where he could share his gift of teaching is where Cornelius found his passion. “I saw there was a market for teaching, so I planted my footing there and everything seemed to fall into place with a little determination and hard work,” he said. Currently, his channel comprises wood power carving (using an electrical tool to carve), leather work, and laser engraving. Cornelius feels his channel has morphed into an art/ do-it-yourself channel, which allows him to share his talent around the world and brings him a deep sense of fulfillment. “I am inspired to help people find their creative thumbprint on the art they are called to do.” Cornelius’ advice to someone interested in starting their own YouTube channel can be broken down into these three steps: “Pick your niche. If it’s not your passion, you will burn out.” “Add value to your niche by teaching other people. Find the problem people are having and help them solve it.” “Be consistent. Work on your skills, work on your talent.” “The fastest way to fail is to seek out fame,” Cornelius said. “Fame is like a flame. It goes away. Be a person of impact and bring impact to people where they are. Being famous will get you nothing but a false sense of security. If you are moved by people’s praise, you will be moved by their criticism.”
Custom tomahawk by Matt Cornelius
Matt also enjoys playing guitar
Matt with Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a local fundraiser
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