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Thank you so much! We love vibes ✌️

Right?!?! I couldn’t resist it haha!

Thank you!!! ❤️

Thanks friend ❤️❤️❤️

So glad you enjoyed it!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I’m so happy as musician you were able to find this relatable! It truly is harder to balance your passions and hobbies once you get a full time job. But I’m glad you’re finding time to play just for yourself! That’s so important!

This is great advice!!! I’ve been thinking about Lego sets and book nooks! They look so cute and fun! I just struggle with having stuff accumulate. I don’t have a big living space. Do you have advice how to display them efficiently or storage them?

@@emhaggsart book nook models are actually great for that; they only take up about 4 inches of a bookshelf so they're very compact when completed! You could probably get away with floating shelves for some of the smaller Lego sets; their newer floral line has a great ratio of number of pieces to size of completed product. the other great thing about Lego sets is that you can always take them apart and rebuild them later, so if you keep the box and instructions you could maybe cycle some in and out if you don't have more than a couple shelves to display them. if you go that route, make sure that as you disassemble them, you follow the instructions in reverse order and put the pieces in Ziploc bags numbered according to the directions. That way it's still easy to assemble again later!

All great to know!!! Thank you so much!!! Do you have a go to brand of book nook kits?

@@emhaggsart so I've only completed one (I'm currently working on a second), but they're two different brands because I bought what was available at a local toy store. The first one I did that got me into them is called Mole's Apartment by the brand CuteBee, and I'm currently assembling one called Magic House by Rolife. I think I somewhat prefer the CuteBee one because it's made of more of a MDF-type material, while the Rolife one is very thin plywood, which can kind of flake apart a bit. The Rolife one also had a few windows that were kind of annoying to construct, but tbh that may be more a factor in the subject than the brand itself (Mole's Apartment didn't have any windows to get annoyed with, while Magic House is a street with magic shops that have a translucent printed film that you put tiny LED lights behind). Both had easy to follow instructions and have been fun, so I'd take a look at both brands and pick a design that speaks to you!

@mpdursidae7033 thank you so much for the thorough response!!! I def want to check these out! I feel like my dad would love these too. He loves building models

Good question that’s a tough one haha! And thank you! ❤️ I’d say it’s loose, based on realism but has some cartoonish elements? I kinda just draw what I like and draw how it comes naturally! 😅 sorry this is such a vague answer but I have a hard time figuring out my art style haha

Thank you!!!

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and decided to subscribe!!! Happy to have you and welcome ❤️

I’m so happy you were able to find this relatable ❤️ honestly part of the reason I made this video is because I found the same thing and was also very frustrated by it!!! I felt like all of these people were telling me to draw or post every day, and that is just completely unrealistic! Art can take time and that is totally okay. Enjoy the process and be easy on yourself ❤️❤️❤️

It truly is a lot to manage! It’s totally understandable if art is low on the priority list. Best of luck and thanks for sharing your story ❤️

Doodling is so underrated!

So glad you enjoyed it!!! ❤️ Maple really is the cutest 🧡🐈

I’m so happy it was helpful!!! I’m an occasional writer as well! ❤️

That’s so true, we need our jobs to survive and continue pursuing art on the side. Perhaps it’s more about finding another WFH job in the meantime, and that way you have more time to do art because you won’t have to commute and other things? Then maybe after that you’ll be able to grow into doing art wfh full time! I hope you’re able to find what works for you ❤️ best of luck!!!

@@emhaggsart Thanks. You as well. ❤️

Omg so well put!!! I love what you said about energy is as much of an issue as time. But your creativity will find a way. Such a great perspective to have. Thank you for sharing ❤️

I hardly ever comment on posts, but yours really touched me. Thank you.

This made my day!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

Welcome!!! ❤️ happy to have you!

Thank you friend!!! 😭❤️ if I can make anyone feel less alone, I’m happy. I hope you find that time to sketch too!! ❤️

I can relate to this so much. When I worked in customer service for five years, that’s when I took my two year art break and was hardly making art at all. I too didn’t get back into it until I switched careers. And when I did I definitely felt far behind and like I wasted time when I could’ve been improving. Especially when you see people younger than you being more talented and successful. It’s such a cliche but I LOVE the saying “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is today.” You can always say I wish I did this or that differently, but it doesn’t change the present. And it’s never too late to explore your art or improve. And at the end of the day, your enjoyment making art is way more important than improving anyway. Thank you so much for your comment and kind words!!! ❤️ best of luck ❤️

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words!!! It means so much ❤️ I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that the intro made you laugh! That’s so cool you garden and have animals and even grow your own tea haha! If you love it, it’s always worth doing ❤️

I’m so glad you enjoyed my videos!!! And thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I’m hanging in there and being easy on myself as I try to figure some of this stuff out right now. I like to be open and share how I’m feeling because I think about “what would make me feel better to hear right now?” And then I talk about those things so other people going through similar things as me can feel less alone. And then I get to connect with people personally which also so great! Thank you again for the kind, sweet words ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! And I hope the smaller sketchbooks work out for you. I LOVE working in small sketchbooks (added bonus: they’re so cute!) And I totally get the thing about the healthcare. Healthcare is so important and expensive, so having a job that supplies it affordably is just so much easier. So glad the video was able to help you ❤️ best of luck with everything!!!

Thank you!!! ❤️

Thank you and I’m so glad you found the video helpful!!! ❤️ I think the batching content idea sounds great and super efficient!! I used to batch reels back when I made a lot of those for Instagram and it makes it a lot easier. Leaving time to rest and have a life is so important! Best of luck with everything and be easy on yourself ❤️❤️❤️

Hahaha thank you!!! They’re the best.

Wow I love this so much!!!! 😄❤️❤️❤️ what a great perspective and outlook to have!!! I totally agree that we are artists no matter how much art we’re making. And you’re totally right that being an artist we look at the world differently. So even if we’re not making art we’re still observing and learning from the world around us to apply to our art later. Thank you for sharing ❤️

I think identifying so deeply with being an artist too is that even when you don't make art for a long time, you trust that you will again. Because it's inevitable, you're an artist. It will naturally come together. It's having faith.

@josieedelman2875 I love this!!! So true!!!

Oof yes I can imagine that is a really tough transition to make! On top of the stress that everything is so expensive nowadays and it makes work so demanding. I’m sorry you’re struggling! I hope you find something to support you and your family that isn’t too draining! ❤️

Thank you so much!!! And hey fingers crossed it’s not a phase and it’s actually working!!!🤞❤️

Thank you!!!

Hi Shaina! Thank you so much for the lovely comment and sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️ it’s great to hear that these tips resonated with you and are some things you already put to practice! Your work situation sounds very challenging, especially with layoffs happening. That sounds very stressful. I can very much relate to the thought that it feels like it may never change, that work will feel that way forever. I’m very much going through those feelings with my job right now. You’re absolutely right that everything is temporary and I hope your work gets less stressful soon! Thank you again for all the kind words, hang in there, and be easy on yourself! ❤️

@@emhaggsart oh wow what are the odds to find someone else in the exact same spot 😅 I guess it's a good reminder even more so that we really are never alone! I really send all the best feelings and good wishes for your job situation too, I really appreciate the space you hold here and just opening everything up for discussion for the people that need it! It rwally turned my week around, I hope your week went well! And that you can have a relaxing weekend (or whenever your next dyas off are lol) We are in it together and I am rooting for you!! 🌟

Omg this is the sweetest comment thank you!!!! 🥹❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy I was able to give the space for our lovely convo! It’s been such a pleasure connecting with people in the comments of this video, everyone sharing their stories and challenges with balance. It truly shows we are not alone like you said. And the art community is just so loving and understanding. Thank you for your words of encouragement and I’m sending you all the positive thoughts and vibes as well!!! ❤️

I totally feel you on that! I get shiny object syndrome and love moving onto something new rather than finishing ideas or other more long term projects. It can be hard to juggle. And I totally feel you on the depression. I didn’t even touch on mental health but it is a doozy 😂 I’m so happy the advice in the video resonated with you!!! ❤️ thank you so much for your comment! ❤️

That’s awesome it sounds like you’re able to find a good balance and inspiration from your job!!! That can be so helpful to inspire you after work too. I’m so glad you liked the video!!! ❤️ absolutely nurture your inner child and take things as slow as you need! Not every artist needs to learn everything. Truly create what makes you happy!!! ❤️

I’m so glad you were able to connect with the video and it was helpful!!! ❤️ and thanks for the follow-I just followed back. Your art is super cute!! 😊

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!!! ❤️

Thank you so much that means a lot!!! ❤️ I’m so glad you found it helpful!

I’m so glad this video helped you feel better and to also have you as a new subscriber!!! Welcome! Happy to have you ❤️ staying at home is still full time work so don’t undersell yourself!!! And it sounds like you have a lot going on otherwise as well. Starting a RUclips channel is a lot of work but it can be so rewarding. My advice for that is find a realistic upload schedule that works for you. Don’t try to do something crazy like a video a week if you know you’ll fall off of that after just a few weeks. And it might be the case that all the art you make is just for RUclips right now and that’s okay. Maybe you can film creating your local art commissions? Anyway I hope you’re able to find a balance that is fulfilling artistically but also allows you to be human! ❤️

@@emhaggsart thanks for writing back!! Yeah I’ve been filming bits of my commissions to make shorts out of! And I was also gonna try the whole “one drawing a day and one video a week” schedule but I haven’t been able to fit it in 😓 thanks for being so positive and I’m srsly surprised you don’t have more subscribers lol. I was expecting you to have like 10k subscribers from the quality of your videos and thumbnails. You’re doing an awesome job!!

That’s a great idea to make shorts from filming commissions! And yeah a drawing a day and a video a week sounds like a lot! I’m sure you’ll find what works best for you! And don’t beat yourself up when you can’t always meet those goals ❤️ even for myself my goal is a new video every two weeks and I have missed two videos this year so far, but hey it happens. And thank you so much for the kind words and support ❤️❤️❤️ it’s definitely all a marathon and not a sprint hahaha

@@emhaggsart thank you! 😊 even your schedule is insanely impressive considering your job too! That’s awesome!

@kyleethepug thank you!! Doing my best haha!

I love this!!! ❤️ I’m so glad that art is your medicine and that you love it so much! I hope you’re able to find a system that works for you to be a full time mom and artist! Best of luck ❤️

Such a good and valid point! I totally agree with you, and part of that is finding what works for you as cliche as that is to say. I also have a video on posting to Instagram that may help! For me, I hate filming process videos for reels. So that’s a dealbreaker for me. So when I posted reels last year I did mainly reveal videos. I follow a lot of artists who don’t even post reels and make it work. So find what works for you! And be easy on yourself ❤️

@@emhaggsart thank you! Reveal videos are really cool and I think you shouldn't need to do more since you already did the art! I'm getting back in the swing rn thank god and thank you for the tips! loved your video❤

I totally agree! The art is really what’s important at the end of the day. Glad you’re finding what’s working for you! Best of luck ❤️

I’m so happy this was helpful for you! That’s exactly what I was going for. I never wanted to preach that people aren’t working hard enough or that they NEED to be a full time artist. I think there’s so much pressure for us all to make our art either a side hustle or our main hustle, and I think it’s so harmful.

I’m so glad this could help you feel less alone and ashamed ❤️ there is no shame in not being a full time artist!!! And I think that’s really valuable that you know you’re not ready for that right now. Sending you all the good vibes ❤️

I’m so glad that this was able to provide some comfort! ❤️ I think us artists are already hard on ourselves enough, never mind the pressure we put on ourselves to become full time. Much love too you and go easy on yourself ❤️