Your videos have literally changed my life. I had been stuck at home with depression for the last four years, and I took your advice about drawing every day. Now I am getting up early every day and I can’t wait to start learning to draw. I have a little shed in the garden and it’s now my art studio.
It's important to remember that Van Gogh was a passionate minister before being an artist. He helped the sick and taught the Bible...until 6 months in, a Belgian church authority deemed him "unfit" to be a pastor. This wounded him GREATLY. He was also mocked and ridiculed greatly even after. As a former pastor, myself (formally trained) who experienced outright rejection and sexism from multiple church leaders-- and who am now an artist and Creativity Coach--I have a different take on this: Is a cruel world worthy of the likes of a sensitive creative Van Gogh? I would say a resounding NO. We aren't even worthy of what he DID create. Living, and creating, for others is a very bad idea IMO--from a mental health position AND an artistic one. 🤷 Create for yourself first, last and only. Anything else is collateral gravy.
Love this. It reminds me of Don McClean's song Vincent. With the lyrics "The world was never meant for one as beautiful as you " One creative singing about another. Brings chills Apparently there may even be questions now if he shot himself or if someone else did and left him there
@@JanetBoyer it's a great song. Music video on RUclips. The Same guy sings American Pie. Bye bye miss American pie, that one. The lyrics start out Starry starry night. But I'm pretty sure the title is Vincent. You could probably search starry night
My monkey is in a cage, I try to keep him there. I find he sneaks out only when I'm painting something I don't like. It took me years to figure out that I have a style, and that when I try to paint outside that style I don't find the joy. I have a dear friend that doesn't like my painting style, good for her, she doesn't have to. The only one that has to is me. Danny, you helped me figure this out, and I'm really grateful.
There is historical research, which I have as a newspaper cutting describing interviews with very elderly people of the area, in my precious book about his life and art, that very seriously suggests that Van Gogh DID NOT kill himself! I have read his letters to his brother Theo, and he LIVED for his art, and there was no sign of hopelessness or depression in his writings. He was financially supported by his brother Theo, and was not desperate for his material needs. He had friends. Vincent was being victimized by a group of youths in the area, and they were in possession of an unsafe gun. The fact that Vincent was shot in his side is more like an accident than intentional self suicide. The leader of the youths was considered to be the culprit. I therefore think is it possible to consider that Vincent was murdered while living for his art. But thank you for the important message, Danny, about not believing the inner critic, and to drop any self harm patterns, and to just keep believing and trying towards your aspirations, in art and in life , and you WILL achieve your goals.
Nicely done Danny, Drawing helped and probably saved my life. Giving up alcohol I would draw instead of drink. Health issues draw again. Death of a child… a choice to be made, draw or drink… I’m glad I kept making art.
I'd read that he would put paintings under his arm to carry them home, and at the MOFA in Boston I was lucky enough to be able to get right up to one and sure enough, there's bits of cloth fibers embedded in the paint. It helped to make him more human for me, the poor guy. His is a sad story.
There's a 2010 "Doctor Who" episode called "Vincent and The Doctor" that explores the influence he had on the art world. Weaving in and out of this is The Doctor, his companion Amy, and Vincent fighting an invisible monster. (It makes sense in context.)
Working with The Artist's way rn and fighting my inner critic ❤ Sometimes it can be helpful, if it pushes you to improve, but others time it can destroy your sense of worthiness and it's dangerous in that way. We need to hang in and keep up. Thanks for your videos, they are always so helpful and wise
I recognise the struggles of Vincent, through suffering mental health issues most of my life and having been around others too. Ive always been creative, early on, mostly through my writing and art. I've been through times I thought I might not make it, even through good times, you realise either end of that spectrum, are not far away. I went on to help others, even while going through it myself. Your words are very true. Its aso worth mentioning that due to mental health issues, Im sure life was always going to be a struggle within for him, its just a great shame he couldnt have been more appreciated before he left us. His work and story, will continue to move and inspire people, thats some legacy. All the best, John
How amazing! I'm happy I clicked on this video. Thank you! I do crochet and recently began to do also crochet design and I feel like I'm not good enough for that and I'm disappointed with myself that I don't have those brilliant, genius ideas already that would make stand out...But with your video here my perspective is all changed now. WoW! Thank you again!
Having read the Naifeh/Smith book that postulates it, I am still a skeptic . The evidence is not convincing and I believe he clearly killed himself. Regardless, I still believe my point in this essay is valid.
@@SketchBookSkool I think the point of the essay is absolutely valid. I just found the idea very interesting. The info didn’t come from the movie, but an art blog. Anyway it’s a good essay regardless. The man had a tough life
@@JanetBoyer Poor Gauguin, he's been blamed for cutting off Vincent's ear, now of murder. You'd think he was jealous of him, rather then it being the other way around. 😂
Hey, Danny. First and foremost, thank you for all of these amazingly insightful video, and I also appreciate your brevity and succinctness. Secondly, because I LOVE how much of yourself you give, I'd love to give back. I noticed that your sound in this video kind of drops in and out. If it's a one-off thing, oh well! If you are EVER having sound issues, please drop me a line, and I'd love to help you get issues sorted out if you're ever having any. Cheers!
You’re right. Thank you for this reminder. Gotta control that inner critic’s voice. 🙈 Not gonna let that monkey decide for me. 😂 Congrats on your new book. Love the title. ❤
All things considered he did have a huge impact on the world. Which is why you are talking about him and we are listening. Though I do wonder whether his impact would have been the same if he had lived longer. Many artists, writers and composers who were famous then are now all but forgotten. Here's a thought for you. Before becoming an artist van Gogh worked at a gallery selling art and at one point lived in London. And while in London he taught art. I wonder how many of his students went on to be artists. Having drank absinthe can I just point out that it does not have any mind altering effect. This was just black propaganda put about by the wine industry to get people to stop drinking absinthe and return to drinking wine. Yes one of the herbs used can have an effect but only in alcohol and the amount you'd need to drink would mean you would die of alcohol poisoning long before then.
I disagree that van Gogh would not have had an impact on the art world if he had lived longer. Why would that matter? And I have never heard that van Gogh _taught_ art. (I can't imagine he would have had any success at it.) He did go to art school briefly but was ultimately ejected. The gallery he worked at was his brother's .
@@SketchBookSkool The gallery, Goupils wasn't owned by Theo, but he did work there, eventually rising to manage his own branch. His uncle Cie was a partner at the firm. I recall Vincent did have a student or two for a short time, but not in London, much later I believe in Arles. They were amateur artists . I think the OP has a point in that much of Van Goghs myth and hence his popularity is tied to his early death. Had he lived, he would no doubt still have a place in modern art, but that myth would no longer exist. No one makes movies about Monet or Matisse.
Your videos have literally changed my life. I had been stuck
at home with depression for the last four years, and
I took your advice about drawing every day. Now I am
getting up early every day and I can’t wait to start learning
to draw. I have a little shed in the garden and it’s now my art studio.
It's important to remember that Van Gogh was a passionate minister before being an artist. He helped the sick and taught the Bible...until 6 months in, a Belgian church authority deemed him "unfit" to be a pastor. This wounded him GREATLY. He was also mocked and ridiculed greatly even after.
As a former pastor, myself (formally trained) who experienced outright rejection and sexism from multiple church leaders-- and who am now an artist and Creativity Coach--I have a different take on this:
Is a cruel world worthy of the likes of a sensitive creative Van Gogh? I would say a resounding NO. We aren't even worthy of what he DID create.
Living, and creating, for others is a very bad idea IMO--from a mental health position AND an artistic one. 🤷
Create for yourself first, last and only. Anything else is collateral gravy.
Love this. It reminds me of Don McClean's song Vincent. With the lyrics "The world was never meant for one as beautiful as you "
One creative singing about another. Brings chills
Apparently there may even be questions now if he shot himself or if someone else did and left him there
I don't know this song! 😲 Must seek it out...
@@JanetBoyer it's a great song. Music video on RUclips. The Same guy sings American Pie. Bye bye miss American pie, that one.
The lyrics start out Starry starry night. But I'm pretty sure the title is Vincent. You could probably search starry night
OMG just watched it. Heartbreaking. Thank you SO much for telling me about it! 🙏
My monkey is in a cage, I try to keep him there. I find he sneaks out only when I'm painting something I don't like. It took me years to figure out that I have a style, and that when I try to paint outside that style I don't find the joy. I have a dear friend that doesn't like my painting style, good for her, she doesn't have to. The only one that has to is me. Danny, you helped me figure this out, and I'm really grateful.
There is historical research, which I have as a newspaper cutting describing interviews with very elderly people of the area, in my precious book about his life and art, that very seriously suggests that Van Gogh DID NOT kill himself! I have read his letters to his brother Theo, and he LIVED for his art, and there was no sign of hopelessness or depression in his writings. He was financially supported by his brother Theo, and was not desperate for his material needs. He had friends.
Vincent was being victimized by a group of youths in the area, and they were in possession of an unsafe gun. The fact that Vincent was shot in his side is more like an accident than intentional self suicide. The leader of the youths was considered to be the culprit. I therefore think is it possible to consider that Vincent was murdered while living for his art.
But thank you for the important message, Danny, about not believing the inner critic, and to drop any self harm patterns, and to just keep believing and trying towards your aspirations, in art and in life , and you WILL achieve your goals.
Nicely done Danny, Drawing helped and probably saved my life. Giving up alcohol I would draw instead of drink. Health issues draw again. Death of a child… a choice to be made, draw or drink…
I’m glad I kept making art.
I'd read that he would put paintings under his arm to carry them home, and at the MOFA in Boston I was lucky enough to be able to get right up to one and sure enough, there's bits of cloth fibers embedded in the paint. It helped to make him more human for me, the poor guy. His is a sad story.
There's a 2010 "Doctor Who" episode called "Vincent and The Doctor" that explores the influence he had on the art world. Weaving in and out of this is The Doctor, his companion Amy, and Vincent fighting an invisible monster. (It makes sense in context.)
Working with The Artist's way rn and fighting my inner critic ❤ Sometimes it can be helpful, if it pushes you to improve, but others time it can destroy your sense of worthiness and it's dangerous in that way. We need to hang in and keep up. Thanks for your videos, they are always so helpful and wise
I recognise the struggles of Vincent, through suffering mental health issues most of my life and having been around others too. Ive always been creative, early on, mostly through my writing and art. I've been through times I thought I might not make it, even through good times, you realise either end of that spectrum, are not far away. I went on to help others, even while going through it myself. Your words are very true. Its aso worth mentioning that due to mental health issues, Im sure life was always going to be a struggle within for him, its just a great shame he couldnt have been more appreciated before he left us. His work and story, will continue to move and inspire people, thats some legacy. All the best, John
How amazing! I'm happy I clicked on this video. Thank you! I do crochet and recently began to do also crochet design and I feel like I'm not good enough for that and I'm disappointed with myself that I don't have those brilliant, genius ideas already that would make stand out...But with your video here my perspective is all changed now. WoW! Thank you again!
Thank you once again for helping me to move on. Love youlots
Oh so true!!! Thanks from the botón of my heart for your soothing words
Your voice is so soothing. Thank you.
So nice of you
It's bad when you hear that criticism 😢 . But what is worse is getting it from people close to you .
Don't show it to them. It's self defeating. I only show those close to me what I know they will like.
I love this message and I LOVE your book!! Thank you for such inspiring messages.
Thank you so much!
It resonates with my soul today, thank you for this speech, I think I really needed it more than I thought ❤
Thank you for the reminder to reframe our thoughts. Many good things to think about.
Such a beautiful video, Danny! Really needed to hear this today 💙 Thank you! 🌟
Glad it was helpful!
Very kind!
Actually it is been postulated now that he was shot. Not suicide
You are absolutely right (as theorized in the movie Loving Vincent)...maybe even by Gaugin.
Having read the Naifeh/Smith book that postulates it, I am still a skeptic . The evidence is not convincing and I believe he clearly killed himself. Regardless, I still believe my point in this essay is valid.
Really??
@@SketchBookSkool I think the point of the essay is absolutely valid. I just found the idea very interesting. The info didn’t come from the movie, but an art blog. Anyway it’s a good essay regardless. The man had a tough life
@@JanetBoyer Poor Gauguin, he's been blamed for cutting off Vincent's ear, now of murder. You'd think he was jealous of him, rather then it being the other way around. 😂
I get the idea but I do feel you really oversimplified what he went through.
Hey, Danny. First and foremost, thank you for all of these amazingly insightful video, and I also appreciate your brevity and succinctness. Secondly, because I LOVE how much of yourself you give, I'd love to give back. I noticed that your sound in this video kind of drops in and out. If it's a one-off thing, oh well! If you are EVER having sound issues, please drop me a line, and I'd love to help you get issues sorted out if you're ever having any. Cheers!
Amazing insight ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
You’re right. Thank you for this reminder.
Gotta control that inner critic’s voice. 🙈
Not gonna let that monkey decide for me. 😂
Congrats on your new book. Love the title. ❤
Thank you!
Why is there a George Michael tune playing in my head right now.
Haha
Thanks Danny!
All things considered he did have a huge impact on the world. Which is why you are talking about him and we are listening. Though I do wonder whether his impact would have been the same if he had lived longer. Many artists, writers and composers who were famous then are now all but forgotten.
Here's a thought for you. Before becoming an artist van Gogh worked at a gallery selling art and at one point lived in London. And while in London he taught art. I wonder how many of his students went on to be artists.
Having drank absinthe can I just point out that it does not have any mind altering effect. This was just black propaganda put about by the wine industry to get people to stop drinking absinthe and return to drinking wine. Yes one of the herbs used can have an effect but only in alcohol and the amount you'd need to drink would mean you would die of alcohol poisoning long before then.
I disagree that van Gogh would not have had an impact on the art world if he had lived longer. Why would that matter?
And I have never heard that van Gogh _taught_ art. (I can't imagine he would have had any success at it.) He did go to art school briefly but was ultimately ejected. The gallery he worked at was his brother's .
@@SketchBookSkool The gallery, Goupils wasn't owned by Theo, but he did work there, eventually rising to manage his own branch. His uncle Cie was a partner at the firm. I recall Vincent did have a student or two for a short time, but not in London, much later I believe in Arles. They were amateur artists .
I think the OP has a point in that much of Van Goghs myth and hence his popularity is tied to his early death. Had he lived, he would no doubt still have a place in modern art, but that myth would no longer exist. No one makes movies about Monet or Matisse.
Love the thumbnail Danny 😅
It means, van Gogh was so in suffer and in internal pain, that even his great art could not safe his life.
Don’t have depression, got it
Uh, yeah.
Embrace your depression. Understand yourself. You can die anyday. You just need to live one day longer everyday.
that is a great thumbnail
I agree!😊
Thank you! It was fun to make.