The ARTIST'S PEP TALK: 10 Things to Remember When You Doubt Your Creative Abilities
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Remember, popcorn is all prepared in the same pot, the same oil, over the same heat, but they don’t all pop at the same time... your time to pop is coming, just be patient and go easy on yourself....
Emerald Queen underated comment
that's a brilliant analogy
and some don't even pop....
I'm so sorry
Ghazie Arsalan OMG I love that
I really like this comment
I would to like to share a phrase that always help me
"Since I can give up at any time, for now I will just believe in myself"
You can worry about procrastinating later.
👏
That is a really good one! Thanks for sharing.
@@jonahmann Bruh
Can I offer one piece of advise?
When you're considering giving up, remember why you started.
I started my work because I wanted to share how I feel and I wanted it to help people through entertainment
@@brandonchapman4532 Case in point: if you ever feel like giving up, use that as a reason to keep going.
My problem (beginner) is that I get frustrated and lose hope because seeing RUclips videos of people taking 5 minutes, etc. to draw something incredible puts the thought in my mind that I should be able to draw, even sketch, fast.
What if you have no reason why you started?
I have a better one; watch Riot Games' how to make video games series (sonething like that); there's a dude who says "if you're consideribg giving up, consider not giving up"
Thank you, the stand in dad of young artists everywhere Mr. Crilley.
*reads title* oh yeah, this is for me.
Make that thing. Draw that picture you've been wanting to draw. Write that story. Sing that song. Try that crazy idea you've always wanted to try. Get it done. Put it out there, and share it with the world. It may start out bad, but you'll make it better. And then you'll make it great. Because you're an artist.and that's artists what do.
(JUST DO IT)!!!
That's a great message, but it kinda made me anxious.... Especially in the "Write the story" and "Try that crazy idea" part.. I think, millions of hooman gonna hate me for those.. Hecc
@@ris8447 I'm late but what I gatta say is,if people hate it they hate it but there are bunch of others that might enjoy and even love it.You will never know if you dont do it so why hold yourself back?
I started my decade watching "how to draw manga tutorials" by Mark Crilley, and ended it with being accepted into animation college.
Thanks for the great decade, Mark!
Lol, I can still remember learning how to draw ears from mark. Feels like ages ago... I'm glad a new graphic novel is finally on the way, I really liked brody's ghost. Thanks for a great decade!
Mishael Calhoun I really the infamous drawing a “realistic” eye 😂💗
Hey Mark! Thank you so much for this video. I'd like to tell you a little story. Back in 2010 I was diagnosed with OCD and depression at age of 17. Thanks to your videos I started to draw and fall in love completely with it. Since then I never stopped drawing or watching your videos. Now you have encouraged me once again to never give up on my dream of being a full time artist. Thank you for everything.
Hey Mark, I haven't tuned in for a long time. But imma turn that around in the new year.
Keep being you my dude.
That last one was beautiful and my eyes actually watered for a sec
Same happened with me, most of those post hit me in the heart (and gut) honestly ;-;
God I needed to know that ”progress isn’t always steady” talk
Thanks
I have to say, Mark, after these last ten years and following you.. it's been hard- graduation, health issues, job issues, people's negative attitudes and not fully understanding, it really weighs you down. Art has been my escapism. Feeling that all of my 'good' writings and drawings were from back in college and now not being able to reach 'that' again. But now I understand that was another time and place, and this new year and new decade is promised with self-care and healing so I can get my strength back to work and help around the house and get back to sitting in a chair to do my art. It absolutely does take time and we need to have humility to understand and not rush the healing process or the art process as they both coincide with each other. Thank you for this video and it's something I can rewatch when I need a boost. It was much needed you have no idea.. and I know others will benefit, too. Thank you
Been watching Mark crilleys vids since I was 8 and he Def. Played a big role in me developing my drawing talent and curiosity =) from memories of my brother showing me my first mark crilley video which was how to draw a Manga girl to him responding to my Facebook drawing post where I tagged u made me go nuts as a kid because u were my RUclips idol, which made me want to work even harder. Even if I don't comment alot I'm watching almost every video. Currently 9 years later (still watching his videos) I can finaly just draw what my imagination wants and I can put everything on paper and you played a huge role in that because you sparked that curiosity as a kid and taught me the basics before I could develop my own style, thankyou mark, keep doing what you love!
Oh man. I'm so happy youtube recommended this to me. Didn't realize how much I've missed Mark Crilley's videos. Why did I even stop watching for so long... he's so good. Great vid Mark!
Thank you so much for this. After about 10 years of developing my skills I’ve decided to start a graphic novel in 2020 and I’ve been frustrated with the process; character designs, plot, backgrounds. doesn’t help that I’ve been feeling burnout from art school finals. It feels like you knew just the video I needed!
I mean, I've just been drawing for about over a year,
I thought that preping for projects becomes easier (concept art wise)... doesn't it?
i thought about making a comic book back in early 2019 and I still need to develop a story for it sometimes the creative process is slow because your too occupied with other things so don't give up so easily just because things happening around you are being put more into focus than your story idea. Shit happens thats just life. Find spare time to focus on your story
I once posted a picture of the stack of unfinished/abandoned projects I have and all my unseen studies, sketches and failed art experiments.... it's a 1 foot and a half for each stack. but the comments of fellow artists and the shared " pain" lifted my spirit a lot.
I really needed to hear this. It is a fresh of breath air when my head is filled with a lot of negativity. Thank you so much for this. You gave me the clarity I needed to keep working on my art in a healthy way.
Damnit Mark, is there not one Video where you're not the chilliest, kindest, calmest, father-like person as we watch you draw. God I love it
Anyone who has all understanding of the most basic concepts of art and can tell a story with their work...is a real artist.
#2 Really applies to more than just artistic mediums, it also extends to skilled trades. I took a Welding course this year, and I was definitely hard on myself throughout it because I hold myself to a high standard.
I wanted to say 'you have NO IDEA how much I(and tons of others) needed this video,' but the fact that you made it means you do.
Thank you so much.
One phrase I heard has always been in my head: Art is what happens when you learn to dream!
When i watch your video´s and hear your voice, it always seems like i ´am listening to Bob Ross, his voice was also very relaxing and comforting, of course you work in a different area i know that,...but it is very nice to hear your voice :) ...somehow i feel you understand me :)
I'm not an artist in the sense of drawing but I do write and I would say, so far, these same things apply and I'm glad I listened to this video. Thanks.
I really like when you stalked about abandoned projects, it's good to know that's normal, as that's something I've done over and over . Thanks for all of this, def great to hear it
There are many artists on youtube but not many have poured so much time and energy into actual teaching and mentoring. Basically every video is a guide and lesson. With only a few being about showcasing art purely for entertainment. Bless this man's soul.
To all artists going into 2020. Best of luck to you all, keep improving, keep practising and keep believing. Whether it's next year or the year after, or even the next decade, your time will come. If you don't fail then you won't know just how amazing success can feel like. No project is wasted, everything improves us, even each page that goes in the bin. Keep drawing, keep being creative. If 2020 isn't your year of success, make it your year of improvement.
Thank you. I’ve been feeling like I was stagnant for a couple of weeks. I’ll keep at it.
Happy New Years!
i’ve literally been watching you since i was a baby and i’m gonna be a senior next year and your videos and books always made me really happy i can’t believe you’re still consistently making content i love you
You were the first artist that made me wanna do this art thing!
Same with me! He's so amazing and watching how to draw a manga girl made me wanna do more!
Had a bit of a burnout earlier this year when working on my comic. Took a month off, drawing whatever I felt like.
Started feeling better, and I'm back to work!
Good advice, and thank you for doing your thing.
I remember watching you with my sister when I was 12! Now I’m 21, and you’re still here to teach me things and encourage me. Thank you so much!!
thanks for this video , i needed that last encouragement
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and i cried :') 💕 thank you
Wow I was literally just thinking about this 15 seconds ago
Mark, watching this video hit me with a massive wave of nostalgia. In my early days of grade 5 and 6 when I was really starting to draw, I always looked up to you and your works. You were a huge inspiration for me as a child and I don't know if I would have kept going without your manga tutorials and your little drawn blushies. Thank you so much for this decade Mark!
A decade ago I found your channel and you inspired me to pursue a degree in art. I graduated this year and but haven’t done anything with my degree yet. I was faced many of the challenges you just talked about and, not gonna lie, considered quitting my art entirely. You’re definitely right that only focusing on internet popularity and the successes of other people can be detrimental to a new artist’s emotional and mental wellbeing. But I’m feeling ready to take on the new decade and am not going to give up on my art! Thank you so much for all the work you do, and I’ll see you in the next video, real soon.
Oh thank you Mark! I am in tears 😭 I have had a really rough time these past few years. I have fought with the worst artists and writers block i have ever had. I almost scrapped my story I intend to publish someday as a manga. I finally broke through this block a few months ago, and I reread my writing and picked up a few projects I never finished. I used to listen to your videos when I would paint every week, this is the first video of yours that I have watched in 2 years. I needed a pep talk. Thanks Mark! When I publish my story I will remember this! You are the one who helped me learn how to draw, after all ❤️
You're the one who started me in this journey more than a decade ago. I've only drawn every now and then, I've improved quite a bit since then but definitely not great just yet. I get stuck in the cycle of life, working and coming home too tired to do anything else than watch videos and read manga and play games. I haven't watched a video of yours since I started years ago, but this video really inspires me that I'm doing fine. Thank you for staying the same through these years regardless if your views got lesser.
That "make that thing" advice is so true. Because that "thing" you want to make changes throughout your life. I actually held off on creating this one story because I wanted to reach a certain skill level first. The time rolled around years later, but I had totally lost connection with that original "thing" because I was in a completely different place in life. By then, there was another "thing" I wanted to make. Make that thing now, because that's where you are right now.
"How to Draw Manga: Head Shape & Facial Features" in 2009 was the first video that made me trying to draw, such clear and well thought that made me think that drawing was easy. Now drawing is a passion and I have to thank you and this channel for that
The "slipping backwards" hits home for me. I've had days where I can see a lot of improvement, then the next day I start to struggle like I didn't learn anything.
Mark, you are an absolute inspiration.
Envy and imposter syndrome used to be my worst problem. I would get so irritated seeing so many artists with such distinct styles, and I would shy away from feeling good about my work. It was beaten into me that seeing another artists influence in my style was bad and unoriginal. After finding the comic that stuck with me, I decided "I dont care if I'm ready yet. I'm making this NOW" worked on the story & character designs and premiered it online half a year later. I regained my confidence (albiet, having to fake some of it at first), started thinking for myself and just kept going the way I wanted. Still working on that comic currently and despite many pitfalls along the way, I'm feeling happier than I ever have.
Got a big stack of comics I look to for inspiration from time to time, and you bet Brody's Ghost and Miki Falls are in there. Thank you Mark, for being you! Keep up the great work.
This is some of the best advice I've ever heard. Thank you...
This is why people stay, Mark. You do have a talent for teaching and inspire others. Not just the technical aspect, but the life of an artist. You are a real mentor. Thank you for all the videos and knowledge through the years. May you have a productive, successful, and most of all, very happy 2020!
"Make that thing. Draw that picture you've been wanting to draw. Write that story. Sing that song. Try that crazy idea you've always wanted to try. Get it done. Put it out there, and share it with the world.
It may start out bad, but you'll make it better. And then you'll make it great.
Because you're an artist. And that's what artists do."
-Mark Crilley, 2019
I recently picked up a copy of Mastering Manga, it is quite helpful. I wish that I'd have gotten a copy sooner.
I usually don’t come down here to the comments section, but this past year, watching your videos inspired me to start working with watercolors and markers together to color my art when I used to leave everything as sketches. I just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me these past years to improve my art and to keep making time to do art.
crushing my own spirit is what actually motivates me to improve.. i call it "i gollum myself up" and for me it works
Nine years ago. I had a spark of interest in Anime. During that time. I came across your channel. And fell in love with your art style. During the past decade. I've been going through a lot of ups, and downs... Mainly downs. Trying to get to where I'm at today. And this past year, has been a bit rough, not as much as usual. But still rough. (Lol.)
Point is. I want to thank you Mark Crilley. For helping me a bit on this journey, to get to where I'm at today. I'm no closer to starting, or even creating my project. But I'm still going forward with it, and someday it'll be a real thing.
I may not check into your videos as much as I used to, but I promise you, that I'm still here. 👍🏽
Again thank you for teaching me, and everybody else out there, how to draw, create, and most of all Master the trade of Art. As always looking forward to seeing what you come up with, and "we'll be back, for another video... Real soon." 👍🏽
I struggle so much with perfectionism, to the point where I am very self-critical with my creative endeavors (I'm a writer and I am involved in the AuthorTube side of RUclips). But my theme for 2020 will be "Embrace": embracing my skills, embracing kindness towards myself, and embracing a healthy balance of work and life.
Thanks for this pep talk, and best of luck in your art and your projects in 2020!
I have 3 artists who inspire me and I will paint something in their style to try and figure out what they are doing. But then I'm afraid they will feel I'm in their space. But then one of these artists actually took an idea from me and solved one of her paintings! I felt honored.
Also, YOU CAN'T GET FIRED FROM ART. Even if you're terrible at it, there's literally nobody capable of banning you from making what you like. You can't get your hands cut, nor your access to materials denied, nor your creativity taken away. You can get back to it and get better anytime you want with no penalties.
BTW I just found your channel like an hour ago and it already has helped me a lot. Thank you ♡ happy 2020
Thank you so much Sir! This helped me a lot. I’m always doubting my abilities to draw even though I’ve improved. Artist’s block sucks by the way.
I stopped my artists journey a few years ago (I just found it wasn't for me and only got good to impress a girl in my art class) but I still watch your vids
I'm now a hardcore runner. I'm talking 20+ miles everyday. So ill share advice from that part of my life for it may help someone.
1. Its not always gonna be fun and easy. But always have a smile on your face and it will make that challenge seem a lot smaller
2. I dont always run in 70* weather with no humidity. I run in the rain. The snow. The cold. The heat. The running trains the body. The weather trains the mind. So continue to push yourself past your limits and into the areas youve never gone
3. This one is from my art days in highschool. Pay attention to ALL criticism. Even the a-holes who are mean. My art capabilities seemed to broaden when I took the taunts and jokes to heart then drew purely from my emotions and made growth with my skill
This video feels like a hug when I really needed one
Hey, thank you so much for this. I draw because it’s therapeutic to me and brings me joy but I have gotten so critical of it that I have put it away for a long time. A lot of iTunes videos talk about how you can make a living of your work and the hurtles you need to overcome to get there. You are the first one I have seen that said just draw because you love it. You have reignited that flame for me and that means the world to me. Thank you! I have no intention of becoming a professional, I miss drawing just for me.
Been following you for years, Mark. I love your work. I love your teaching methods. But most of all, I love how real you are and how you always try to support and encourage other creative people. Thank you so much for this video, and for all that you do!
Thank you for this, Mark. I currently publish my comic on WebToon and I haven’t really had much faith in my abilities. Even though quite a few people have viewed it, I feel like it’s not worthy of attention and completely nonsensical. To be fair, it is my first time making one so it’s probably best if I go easier on myself. Thank you so much for that reminder! Happy New Year! I really love your work!
"Never let social media define your skills"
If you decide to post your art on twitter, Instagram, or facebook. Dont let the lack of likes or comments tell you that you have no skills. Your work will be seen by the right people. Also dont rely on social media to show your work.
I remember learning from you 6 or 7 years ago. You really jumpstarted my learning in art.
Now I'm back here at the end of the decade. Your voice is still familiar, it's nostalgic.
I always make sure to come back to this video every few months. It helps me to reorient myself.
SOOO agree. Especially with not comparing artwork. Everything is a competition now: Baking, dancing, singing, etc etc. Please! NOT art!
I’ve had a lot of ups and downs the past few years and this last year I haven’t done anything artistic... I always thought some day I can do something artistic for a living but sometimes life gets in the way of following your dreams.
I just wanted to say thank you! I've been watching your videos lately and I not only learned ways to get better at drawing, but learned to aprecciate what I do and believe more on my own potential.
Again, thank you, what you do is amazing!
This video really helped me. Thank you so much for what you do, I look forward to your videos every week. I can't explain it but they have a really nostalgic and calming quality to them, I'm just so grateful for what you provide.
I also just wanna say you working on traditional art is super inspiring, I don't have anything against digital artists in fact I find some of their work truly magnificent but I myself my whole 25 years on this earth haven't had any access to digital art and have only been able to draw traditionally so I find your videos extremely relatable and inspiring.
Thanks for your inspirational comments. Among your other books, I really enjoyed Mastering Manga and felt it was a very worthwhile purchase for the art library. I hope your other book does get published this year. Keep on keeping on! :)
Thanks for the pep talk Mark. It's really difficult as an artist to stay motivated to see a project through when you don't have that support, but I have to keep reminding myself it's for me first! The struggle is real
Thanks for lifting up the spirits. This, combined with coffee, made me pick up that pen again.
As artists, we can see from various perspectives, and we often get trapped in looking through negative perspectives on ourselves. The world does a very good job at being against us, all the time; so logically, it doesn't make much sense for us to be against ourselves too. We need to keep focusing on that PMA: (Positive Mental Attitude). Whenever you draw something you're not quite satisfied with, take a break from it, work on a few other things, then come back to it, and start again on a new piece of paper. Try changing the angle or the expression just a little bit, and then you'll have something you're really proud of.
I've also struggled in meeting deadlines, and that's been a major area of stress and depression in my life; so I came up with mini deadlines, as checkpoints on the way to the final deadline. I divided everything down into manageable little predictable segments, and allowed myself room in my schedule for some flexation. Without adding free-time to your schedules, deadlines will just pile up, and you'll be even more stressed during emergencies that throw your schedule out the window.
I think it's also important to work on your project every day, unless you really need a vacation from it, even if it's only for a minute. Often the hardest thing to do is just pick up that pen and make a stroke with it. If you get yourself used to picking up that pen every day, eventually you'll find it easier to get into the flow of things.
One more tip I learned recently: If you have a complicated background, and a complex foreground, draw them on separate pieces of paper, then combine them. That way your background won't be at a weird angle, because you can't see what's behind your foreground character. And, you can rotate the background or foreground, and even resize it to make the scene you want to show really pop.
I stumbled upon this video while I was looking for something to listen to while I was working on coloring a really belated christmas gift for someone and I found it really encouraging. Thanks for putting it out and giving me something to keep in mind for 2020. These are some things I've kind of forgotten over time.
Perfect timing for this video! I was going to make it a new year's resolution to make more and better art for 2020 since I've been so doubtful in 2019!
this was incredibly lovely and definitely something I needed to hear. I've recently been delving back into more visual art after several years of stagnancy, and it's been tough reminding myself to be patient with the redevelopment of my skills. but, at the end of the day, I have just enjoyed the feeling of making something and putting my heart into it. thank you for being so passionate about spreading such a pure and heartfelt message about art.
Mark!!! 🤗 Thank you so much for your encouragement and support! At the tenth piece of advice, I got shivers. You are amazing, not just at art, but at being a good wholehearted teacher and friend.
It may be hard to see at times, but your hard work and dedication has gotten not only you, but me, very far. I wish you a productive, happy, and fullfilling year ahead. May you continue to progress, spread positivity, knowledge and kindness. THANK YOU 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Thank you for making this video.
Your channel helped me when I was first getting into art in 2012 or 2013, and it's been a while since I've popped back in. The last few months, I've been struggling with feelings of inadequacy and this last week it's really just gotten me down. Whether it was the algorithm or some site listening to my woes and selling my information, your video popped up on my recommended feed, and you said pretty much everything that I've been needing to hear.
Things can get really difficult and frustrating sometimes, but it's nice to just sit back and work on a project while having a calming video in the background. So thank you, and I hope the next decade brings you success.
Thank you, you have no idea how much I needed this right now
Number seven is especially true. Growing up I’ve always looked up to my older siblings art and envied it. So I kept asking them to teach me since I was in elementary school. They would only tell me, “Monkey see, monkey do.” That was their only lesson to me. So I took what they gave me and started to study the movements they made and created my own style on top of that. It has brought me very far in life to take pieces that I learn from others.
Thank you for your art and advice Mark!!! When your other book finally gets published, I definitely will buy!!!
Your style has bloomed *so much* since your Miki Falls days. I remember you from my formative creative years, and your presence on dA back in the day. I was a fan of you then and you were part of what inspired me to illustrate my own series for fun. I'm glad to have found your youtube channel!
Thank you very much for your peptalk, Mark. And it's been a joy watching you work on this piece. I love your subdued and loose use of colour here, it conveys the relaxed happy atmosphere perfectly.
Thank you for this video and for your kind words of encouragement :) I graduated from college last year 2018 and have yet to get a job in the art field.... I was so burnt out after college that I had grown to hate creating & it had become a serious anxiety trigger for me. I'm trying to find the joy/pleasure in creating again, b/c I am not fulfilled in my current non art field job. I want to make it happen, but it's been hard to get back into the habit of creating again when I'm often so hard on myself. Trying to start practicing again and just letting myself be at whatever level I am at in that moment.
Thank you, Mark. I have been subscribed since I first started drawing over ten years ago. I've since been very sparingly watching your channel but you've always been a huge inspiration to me and you really reminded me about why I loved art to begin with.
1. You dont have to be perfect
2. Holding yourself to a high standard does not mean beating yourself up.
3. Artistic progress is not always steady (sometimes stagnant, sometimes going backward)
4. Theres nothing wrong with taking a break.
5. Dont let anyone make you feel that you are untalented, or that you are not a 'real' artist.
6. Sometimes a project that you started with great enthusiasm will just fizzle out. (Happens to everyone so move on).
7. Dont just compare yourself to artists you like. Get inspired by them. Study their work. Copy it. Learn some of their tricks.
8. Other artiste may look like they are having an amazing life, but dont be fooled.
9. Art in its purest form is not about being popular, making money or winning awards.
10. Make that thing. Draw that picture you've been wanting to draw. Write that story. Try that crazy idea you've always wanted to try. Get it done. Put it out there and share it with the world. It may start out bad, but you'll make it better. And then you'll make it great. Because you are an artist. And that's what artists do.
I kinda needed this, I made the mistake of not learning art while I still had the time, mostly because I could never finalize whether I wanted to do art as a career or not. When I did, I was unfortunately already in my senior year in high school so I knew basically nothing. Somehow I made it to art college but just the pressure of not being developed or not knowing anything compared to my classmates who HAVE been drawing for 10+ years or so gets intimidating or has sometimes pressured me into just quitting all together. I guess just the fear of unemployment or not knowing what to do after college because I dont feel good enough is whats really getting me. So thanks for the pep talking Mark :)
I've been making a video game, and the only way I'm gonna get this thing out there is to accept its imperfections. Otherwise I'm gonna be polishing this thing for the rest of my life.
Aww man, so cool to have stumbled across you again after a decade. Back then I was 11-12ish just starting out on my art journey, and now I'm at university learning how to make art for video games.
I find that criticism from others is THE MOST important, whether positive or negative criticism. The key is to know how to deal with it. Even what you momentarily perceive as the worst critique, when time passes by you will be able to decide if it was correct or false to you (according to what is true to you). If it was right, then use it to develop yourself. If it was wrong, then get rid of it, and never keep it inside you, because it could hender or even worsen your development.
No, thank you Mark for giving us this talk because I sure needed it I picked up the open again well the pen to my graphics tablet and giving art another go.
my art suffers the more I force it or try to be perfect if I just get into my creative space and relax then the best usually shows up. We are a self critical bunch: we are critical of ourselves and our work. My work varies every day based on how tired I am or how much I am pushing myself to create. My lesson has been more relaxed creating...and really good self care to renew the creativity muse!
This is 1000% what I needed to hear so thank you!! #10 especially hit home as I've been bouncing between drawing, writing a book and creating songs during this quarantine.
I loved your advise. I started drawing manga in the last decade, and I've since used your books and videos as a guide to helping me. I have felt sometimes my artistic talents aren't good enough yet, and get discouraged over seeing other people's, mainly mangakas', work. But my dad has told me how those people were in my shoes at one point. So that encourages me that I'll be up with them one day. I definitely have progressed in my skills since I first started years ago. Thank you so much for your inspiring words, (especially the last one), and happy new year! 😊
Thank you so much Mark.. you have made a great change in my life. I've been goimg through a rough time lately and this really made my day. You are so amazing... Thank you so very much. I sincerely mean it. You will always be one of my favorite artists. I can't wait to be able to do what you do. sadly im not old enough yet, but when i am... I want to do what you do!!! Your really awesome, you know that??
Thanks Mark. I was feeling down today, so naturally, I sought out one of your videos to make me feel better. This one really hit the spot. Thank you
As a pianist, I was inspired by this video! Keep doing what you do, Mark!
Great video. Another way is to create a guardian at the gate of your mind, the subconscious is impressioned by whatever thoughts you entertain, so it's important to allow the conscious mind to analyse any thoughts that aren't useful to your growth as a person and not allow it in. To do this create a thought based on a moment you felt happy and positive, whenever you feel the negativity creep in, think about your positive thought because a negative and positive thought can't exist at the same time. It's work but it's a mental exercise that will help build a solid foundation in the mind, allowing your creative exercises to flow.
Excellent advice! Thanks for all your hard work!
With number 9, I always know and focus on the fact that it's about the joy of creating something. But what you said, "something that no one else but you could have created." I feel like.. I forgot that aspect. For a while now I've been too focused on trying to appeal my work to others, I forgot (as weird as it may sound) that every work is unique to each person, and that my work is unique in its own right. I think I needed to hear this. My work doesn't need to be like others or cater. It can just be.
At the end when you put the brush down, I literally wanted to start clapping. Thank you for your pep talk. I hope you have a great year!
I really like the layering of ballpoint, marker and gouache over the toned paper. Might have to give it a try when I have markers again.
I truly thank you for ending the last video of the year by giving us motivation and inspiration to make art and explain us the true meaning of art Thank You Sir ☺️
I started learning to draw seriously last year and I felt like I wasnt making any headway. I made an Instagram, and started putting myself out there for people to see. My new years resolution this year is to put in a ton of work on basic fundamentals along side of drawing for fun. I would also like to draw/write my own graphic novel someday.
Your video was very helpful and reassuring. Happy new year.