I feel the major reason why we think we have a short life is because we are too focused on end results. Always dreaming about a golden future rather than enjoying the present. Love your works as always , i really liked the self portrait study you did and i do hope you would surely paint it in future! Lovvee you valerie ❤️😘 you look beautiful as always!!❤️
true, thats ingraved in us. It was essential when we were hunters and gatherers to survive but time changed too fast for us human that we have trouble enjoying the present. We think too much about the future like our life depends on it while we miss our hopefully stable life now
11 minutes of happiness, finally!!, I had a mathematic exam tommorow,, and I feel anxious, but I will consider this video as a comfort treat for me after finishing my exams I can't tell you how much I'm excited to start my short vacation with it as a part of my fav activities,,, and as always I want to thank you for being here,,, and for how much I feel related to your experiences,, wish you happy day 🍄🍃
@@Alex-jo7hj Thankyou!!❤️❤️❤️, your comment truly makes me feel glad💕, this community is such a wonderful one🍃,, my exams went very well☺️,, just 2 exams are left to me now and I will end up the battle💪🏽, once again thankyou for your kindness 🥺❤️
@@valerielin hello Valerie Lin I'm new here I liked your video how you paint & I also like to paint I Subscribed but had 1 question and that is where you from and where you living I just wanna know if you don't mind 😶 peace ✌🏻
Its so hard to put into words what this channel has brought into my life.I am filled with positivity,hope and a whole new perspective about life and times. I consider myself so fortunate to have discovered your channel. Everything about it is legit therapy
I couldn't have said it better myself! Just beautiful! I am so filled with inspiration. I just found this channel yesterday...what an absolute Godsend!
"It doesn't matter how much time you have when there is nothing where the time can hold on to" - you make such delightful compositions with words, not only with colors and pencils. Congratulations for another lovely video, Valerie, joyful and melancholic at the same time.
I've been dying cause of assignment, I genuinely cannot stress how happy I am that this video was uploaded, thank you so much for putting your time and effort into this
I AM FROM INDIA AND I WANNA BE A PAINTER TOO BUT YOU NO WHAT SOMTIMES IT'S REALLY HARD TO FIND INSPIRATION AND WHEN EVER I FELL LIKE THAT I COME TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS............TRUST ME IT'S THE BEST THING I HAVE DISCOVERED IN YOU TUBE.........KEEP GOING
The beauty of your texts and inner monologue at the beginning of the video makes us feel good and go deep into our minds. Please, don't stop the good work. Your videos are full of peace and joy
Your videos are so calming and such a safe space for many people. Your channel is a place where we can all feel happy and admire ourselves for who we really are, no limits just happiness! Also to whoever is reading this comment, I hope you are having or had a good day and that tomorrow will also be a good day and the day after that and the day after that! Just remember that you are so special inside and out and more people love you and appreciate you than you think!
I love how relatable your content is while being so so charming. I also have two books I re-read every year, because how influential they were for my life, and each year reading I learn something new about myself & the work itself. I'm also a big fan of patterns or symbolic patterns in art, I think repetition is calming to the mind. Lots of appreciation by a German girl ❤️
@@itsjustme. That would be Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami and The Centre of the World by Andreas Steinhöfel. They're both fiction, but I truly believe that it doesn't really matter which specific books you read, but your personal connection with them. So it could really just be any book or even movie! Lately I also added The Witch of Portobello by Paul Coelho to my yearly rotation 📖
These days I was struggling with a lot of things! And as I reflected, I received answers. So, your video was more of an answer. So amazing and wonderful, the message you bring in the video is inspiring! Everything is pure art!!! Thanks!!
What i love most on your videos is how tied your storyline is, no matter if you are paint or buying some bed sheets. It inspires me to see art everywhere i go
I love all the little sounds, of unwrapping new materials, sharpening your pencils, putting them into a basket, etc. I am now listening and appreciating the sounds, so soothing! Your calm soothing voice with lovely music in the background...humor, intelligence...outdoor visits, museums, aquariums, shopping... Useful inspirational information and ofcourse a talented artist! I watch one video a day now, usually in the morning. However, I do love sleeping because I love dreaming...and keep a dream diary, I find it a fascinating aspect of our lives! Glad you're warmer now and sleeping better! Thank you for your wonderful videos...❤
When I feel low, I just watch her videos. I literally wait for her videos because every time I watch her I get inspired to create something. I am not a person who comment down so often but girllll...YOU DESERVE IT!
your videos have changed me a lot from a stressed, depressed and over thinker to a positive , calm and carefree person. thank you a lot valerie, stay happy.
Thank you so much Valerie 💕 you're such a beautiful person 😊 and I learned so much in every video you make. You're such an inspiration and thank you so much for motivating me every day. Please continue inspiring others and spreading love to the world ❤️ Sending love from the Philippines
While the majority of the world is not at peace, you have found yours🤍this is what the world is striving for. Thank you for being you and so inspiring 💜🥰
Hello Valerie Lin. I continue to watch your videos since finding you last night. Maybe it's your lack of pretention or just your gentle nature and honesty and sense of humor, but yours is just the kind of 'material' I often need these days (or nearly any days). It is not easy at all to find someone whose nature is so welcoming and engaging. As I get older and nearer to leaving this earth ( for a while at least) I am blocked in a major way. I push myself to paint a bit and try to at least sign unsigned pictures, but I am so self-conscious about (eventually) dying that I don't know what to do! I have hundreds of things that I have created but don't know what to do with them. The environment I live is so friggin' STILTED that the notion of showing my art around here is thwarted immediately by the prospect of rejection, even before the fact. I still love art and most things to do with art, like seeing you work, listening to your thoughts, seeing you smile, hearing the music, and listening some more to your thoughts. I am so much less alone because of what you are doing, and I am sure enough that hundreds of thousands of others are as well, thanks be to you! How I wish I knew what to do with my art. What do you do with yours, Valerie? (I also am self-taught almost completely). My first girl friend was a Valerie. My only wife was a Lynn : )
I discovered your channel 2 weeks ago and this video is the last I seen, so I want to take the moment to thank you. Thank you for being the person that you are, the beautiful soul, creative, calm person. You gave me peace on so many levels of my life in the last 2 weeks. I didn't paint or draw for the past 4 years and you gave me the missing element for me to start over. Ever since your first video I watched of you, I've made 5 watercolor, 2 drawings and 1 acrylic painting. And that's major for me as I'm a really busy woman (wife, mom and working 70hrs+/week (I have 2 jobs)). My mom passed away this weekend and how much it does hurt, you helped me go through this difficult times of mine. I'm more peaceful knowing that she will not suffer anymore. Thank you for everything. ❤
I didn't have a great sleep last night and woke up very cranky in the morning. I didn't feel like doing anything. I made breakfast and was wondering what to do. I came across your video for the first time and it felt so therapeutic. It felt like I was right there next to you at your room. Thank you so much for your existence and your beautiful creations. Please continue creating them :)
Valerie, I love you so very much!! Sometimes I cry when I watch your videos, and its not because you make me sad but that you allow me to realise something that I wish I had learnt years ago, something that allows me to be happy and content. I dont think I can ever put into words how grateful I am to you.
What you are doing is something which touches the soul! You have the power of elevating the minds through the art! You’re truly living the Nipsey Hussle quote ~ “The highest human act is to inspire!”
i watched this video the day it came out but i had to come back to thank you. i am currently working on my own piece of an acrylic portrait of my deceased grandfather and i am determined to finished it. it is my first time attempting an acrylic portrait and you’ve given me the mindset that i can do it and there is no pressure to get it perfect because in reality, there is no such thing as a perfect painting. it’s been a therapeutic process and after 5 years after his departure from the earth, i finally feel a little bit closer to him. thank you ❤️
Your videos, your content, your voice, your words... I feel so welcomed, embraced. You are the personification of tranquility, thank you for everything. ❤️
Life only becomes too short when we make the unecessary things urgent, causing us to miss the vital things in life, such as joy and peace. I love how you take things slow and art is a therapy for you (and me 😁) Watching you paint is a joy. May you always find beauty in all things ❤
As a 66-year-old retired photographer, your videos are an inspiration. I tend to procrastinate, so I feel energized by your calm and consistent manner. It is what I need at this point in my life. Your paintings are always beautiful, and I hope to be able to share something I have learned from you later this year, as I will be attempting watercolors for the first time. I was an art major in college but found so many gaps in my learning, in regards to technique. Thanks for taking the time to explain and for sharing normal everyday life with us.🙏🤍
I'm from Brazil and I appreciate the Portuguese subtitles, I like to see your videos before I go to work, to see how hard you work, it gives me more courage to do my job with pleasure.
I didn't have internet, and now i have it and the first thing that i did it's watch your recent videos, they're amazing!!!!¡¡¡¡ i really admire you, you're my inspiration♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Ich liebe diese Stimmung, die du durch deine Videos transportierst, ich finde es auch toll dich bei deinem Tag zu begleiten, deine Videos sind eine große Inspiration für mich, danke für deine Zeit und Mühe ✨🌙🤍
always thankful for the wise powerful messages you leave in your videos. as an artist myself i feel some of your struggles and its so refreshing to hear your positive outtakes. can't wait for the next video, take care :)
I've just beginning my journey to the world of paintings. My domain is watercolor painting, I'm not a professional painter I'm still learning by observing the Masters, learning the nitty gritty about paintings, you're a source of inspiration. I'm Awe inspired by watching and learning from your videos. My respect for you is increasing day by day. Keep up the great work. Thanks and Regards 🤝
How am I going to describe the sheer amount of warmth and happiness this 11 minutes gave me. I feel like I am gonna abe buried inside my projects and one week later I have my half yearly. It's a very very stressful time and I was literally procasratinating my days :") I cannot take too much of work stress haha but thank you to you Valrie, for being the human seretonin and coffee and for giving me e the kick, Hope you no longer have backapains!! lots of love in warm ghost hugs ! take care
Nice Persian kilim you have on your floor.The content of your books reveals also a presence of Oriental ornaments .Depression and anxiety is a trait that characterizes the postmodern world.A peaceful life remains always the right choice .
I can't say anything that hasn't already been written in the comments. I paint and compose lyrics and it is true what a girl here says: your art is amazing, both for drawing and for words
You’re channel is the most unexpected gift I didn’t know I needed in my life. Is your art for sale? I haven’t seen art that makes me feel things like yours does in a very long time.
We often invest our energy for something that does not even matters ... It's very important to be aware of things that we think and do. Thanks for this video..🧡
I am going through what you went through with sleep. I am figuring it out. I still have a long way to go to change my habits. Part of me loves the night. In earlier years, I worked the night shift. It was usually exciting and I was making a good salary. I just happened to find the perfect job. I thought it would last forever or that I would find another job just like it. Then I didn’t. It was a once in a lifetime thing. And it was part of a historical moment in NYC nightlife. Things always change. Culture changes. What people crave changes. And we have to learn to adapt. So now I live much more in the moment. I plan. I write things down. I try very hard to stay in touch with the reality of what I am doing and where I am living. I learned to paint years ago. One teacher had us prime the canvas in gesso mixed with burnt sienna. It’s how she painted and she was successful. I love the white canvas and the way you paint. I’m starting to understand that I don’t have to listen to everything I am taught.
I find sleeping next to a window makes me cold. Thank you for being you which makes me think of me the artist and poet that gets covered up by life, people, streaming... time for being. Thank you x
You are a joy to watch, I am so sorry you are cold 🥶 and yet winter has still not arrived. You make the smallest object look so lovely , I feel we are very fortunate to be able to watch you become a beautiful artist ❤️
All your videos are special, I learn a lot by watching them and they make me feel very good, how lucky to be able to watch them. Thank you very much Valerie for sharing 🥰
I can't explain to you how helpful your videos have been as of late. You really help calm my mind before working. You help remind me of the peace and ease art brings to me.
Seeing the notification on my phone of you posting a new video brings me this undeniable happiness and peace 💜 thank you so much for sharing with us :]
I love your videos!! They're so amazing. Usually when I watch art vlogs, I tend to get insecure about my art. But your videos put me really calm and make me feel great about myself and my art skills, understanding that everything is a process and I need to be kind with myself. Thank you so much for sharing them 💕
Thank you for the inspiration Valerie! Now I am also excited to improve my art skills. When my husband died I felt all alone 😭. My daughter just turned 1 year old and I had the hard time to adjust. Watching your videos giving me hope to go back to myself and be inspired about life too. Thanks for it!
Your videos are always a treat to receive and watch. They have this rare vibe to them that I only get from your videos. I don't know what it is, but when life is hectic and the overthinking starts to happen after a few minutes of the video I get back to reality and it's amazing. Even if I never find the answer I'm at peace watching them always. Thank you for another magnificent video Valerie
I just wanted to say that your videos are incredibly inspiring♥ You and your videos have helped me overcome artblock so many times! And I hope one day I'll be able to paint just as good as you!!☻
Your videos of you drawing and painting and just doing general daily things are so beautiful and relaxing to watch. So glad to see you are going to get better sleep now with your new warmer cozy blankets.
Hi Valerie Lin, I'm Louine Sepania from Indonesia! I was super happy when I found your channel on my youtube homepage. Finally, I found a channel that really fits what I like. I also like to paint like you, but of course, mine is not as good as yours. You are truly an artist, your videos, the way you speak, your narration, your thoughts, and of course your paintings, are all very beautiful. Please don't stop making videos like this, I will always watch them. All parts of the video are very relaxing. Greetings, lots of love and hugs from me.
just a few minutes ago i was sitting with my sketchbook in front of me, along with the reference. I had all the stuff that i needed to draw. but i somehow couldn't get myself to draw. now after watching Valerie's video, i feel very refreshed and i suddenly feel like i gained the interest in being productive. Valerie's videos just have some cozy vibe to them which makes people feel like home. :)🌼
You are one of the many artist that I look up too. From your painting to your wisdom of life is just so genuinely passionate that it give me hope. Thank you.
I am just in love with how much inspiration and a new spark of light into the life of the viewers of your videos. Every time I watch any of your new uploads, I feel like just slowing down and enjoying the moment instead of rushing to get everything done. But no you can find your joy by doing them too. It just feels so good and the vibes of the videos are really peaceful and really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. I really appreciate it! :)
Sou brasileira..e como vc me traz paz com seus vídeos. Nunca pare por favor. Você é maravilhosa. Que Deus continue te abençoando. E obrigada pelo abraço ♥️
I am in a really stressful period of my life, just complete my diploma and starting a new bootcamp for getting a job in the end.. and it is with a lot of pressure, selection, competition and today I was lost in my stress, fear and so.. could not fall asleep but thank to you I feel a lot better in my cosy bed ;) thank you so much , your videos are so peaceful and bring me so joy! Good night and can’t wait to see the next one 🥰
Ich weiss nicht warum, aber deine Videos inspirieren mich unglaublich.Sie erinnern mich an meine Kreativität und einfach das zu tun was man liebt und mich erfüllt!! Danke dir für all deine Mühe, dein Herzensweg auf diesem Weg zu teilen. Danke vielmals. ❣️
I can't describe how grateful I am to have come across your channel. Everytime I see one of your videos I enter in a state of calmness and creativity, you are an incredibly special person. You have deep and empathetic intelligence, I can't even describe you are so genuine and graceful, humble, gifted, selfmade. I love you art, brilliant, pleasing, I especially love your portrait and sketching skills and your colour choice! You are a rare and beautiful person
Ich gucke Deine Videos jetzt schon seit längerer Zeit und wollte mir mal die Zeit nehmen, um danke zu sagen! Ich fühle mich so inspiriert und motiviert und schätze es sehr, dass Du uns an deinen Gedanken und an deinem Prozess teilhaben lässt. Die Videos allein sind Kunst und geben einem das Gefühl, als ob man dabei wäre. Liebe Valerie, vielen Dank für die Arbeit, die du hier reinsteckst, man merkt, dass Du es von Herzen machst. Ich komme auch aus Berlin, vielleicht läuft man sich ja irgendwann Mal über den Weg :)
I want you to know the impact of your videos I am watching you from Colombia. Every time you post a video, I love watching them from beginning to end. I love your talent, your charisma, the peace you transmit and I feel very identified with you. Thank you for making these videos. Thank you for existing.
Beautiful video. And very timely for me. I lost someone this week in my family who was very young 💔 . We need to live our days finding love in the little things, prayer, and thankfulness...and realize what a blessing life is. Tomorrow isn't promised.😌.
dear Valerie, i can watch your videos all day long.... they have such a soothing and calming effect on me, they look so effortless.... please never stop growing....
Watched this video before bed, when I was feeling especially down, and I sincerely must thank you Val 💕 your videos bring a peace and happiness to my life that I cannot describe. They’ve kept me going even in the rough times and they mean more than you can ever know. Watching your videos gives me hope, hope that someday I’ll be happy and creating art comfortably once more. 🥰
That self portrait really captured you, and that touch of gold in the background was the perfect touch! Such a sweet, calming, cozy video that made me think about the present and using the time more wisely. Thank you! Wishing you sweet dreams and warm, cozy nights.
I used to wait until my mood becomes good and then watch your vedios so that I can enjoy and learn..... But I realized your vedios are actually my savior.. Watching them when I'm not feeling good makes me feel peaceful and think more and learn. Thank you so much 😇😊
I just found you, and I absolutely love your videos! Not only is your artwork amazing and inspiring for a fellow artist like me, but your voice is so peaceful and calm, the music also! I also love how you take us with you in your life. Just like you, I had a time where my sleep was really off and I would be up sometimes until 6:30AM. I was able to change my whole sleeping rhythm by getting crystals and changing some things in my life. I now wake up at 9AM instead of 12 or 1 😊 Your right, we get enjoy the beauty of life when our sleep rhythm becomes balanced along with our creating.
Your video is so calming: I love the tempo, your soft voice, your beautiful art and relaxing atmosphere. Thank you for sharing your energy. I am grateful, love from Canada.
I feel the major reason why we think we have a short life is because we are too focused on end results. Always dreaming about a golden future rather than enjoying the present. Love your works as always , i really liked the self portrait study you did and i do hope you would surely paint it in future! Lovvee you valerie ❤️😘 you look beautiful as always!!❤️
An excellent point. I am recently intrigued by Bhuddism and their idea of the "now".
true, thats ingraved in us. It was essential when we were hunters and gatherers to survive but time changed too fast for us human that we have trouble enjoying the present. We think too much about the future like our life depends on it while we miss our hopefully stable life now
Doesnt time run fast while we hv enjoyments 🤔
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@@prateek6502-y4p yup , it does bcz then u don't think about the moment u just live it .
11 minutes of happiness, finally!!, I had a mathematic exam tommorow,, and I feel anxious, but I will consider this video as a comfort treat for me after finishing my exams I can't tell you how much I'm excited to start my short vacation with it as a part of my fav activities,,, and as always I want to thank you for being here,,, and for how much I feel related to your experiences,, wish you happy day 🍄🍃
Hope you had a successful learning session! 🙏🏼 haha short vacation 🥰 thank you roze, wish you all the focus for your math exam tmrw!!! ⭐️
Good luck! We’re rooting for you! 🫂🥰
@@Alex-jo7hj Thankyou!!❤️❤️❤️, your comment truly makes me feel glad💕, this community is such a wonderful one🍃,, my exams went very well☺️,, just 2 exams are left to me now and I will end up the battle💪🏽, once again thankyou for your kindness 🥺❤️
@@valerielin Thankyou, Valerie 💕💕💕
@@valerielin hello Valerie Lin
I'm new here I liked your video how you paint & I also like to paint I Subscribed but had 1 question and that is where you from and where you living I just wanna know if you don't mind 😶 peace ✌🏻
Its so hard to put into words what this channel has brought into my life.I am filled with positivity,hope and a whole new perspective about life and times. I consider myself so fortunate to have discovered your channel. Everything about it is legit therapy
I couldn't have said it better myself! Just beautiful! I am so filled with inspiration. I just found this channel yesterday...what an absolute Godsend!
I just ordered "The Shortness of Life." I have fallen in love with your channel. Very relaxing and I learn something every time.
As a fellow artist who doesn't have a studio or room to paint in right now, this channel gives me hope.
"It doesn't matter how much time you have when there is nothing where the time can hold on to" - you make such delightful compositions with words, not only with colors and pencils.
Congratulations for another lovely video, Valerie, joyful and melancholic at the same time.
I've been dying cause of assignment, I genuinely cannot stress how happy I am that this video was uploaded, thank you so much for putting your time and effort into this
Of course, grateful to bring you guys calmness into your days 🕯❣️ good luck with your assignment 🙏🏼
I AM FROM INDIA AND I WANNA BE A PAINTER TOO BUT YOU NO WHAT SOMTIMES IT'S REALLY HARD TO FIND INSPIRATION AND WHEN EVER I FELL LIKE THAT I COME TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS............TRUST ME IT'S THE BEST THING I HAVE DISCOVERED IN YOU TUBE.........KEEP GOING
The beauty of your texts and inner monologue at the beginning of the video makes us feel good and go deep into our minds. Please, don't stop the good work. Your videos are full of peace and joy
Your videos are so calming and such a safe space for many people. Your channel is a place where we can all feel happy and admire ourselves for who we really are, no limits just happiness! Also to whoever is reading this comment, I hope you are having or had a good day and that tomorrow will also be a good day and the day after that and the day after that! Just remember that you are so special inside and out and more people love you and appreciate you than you think!
I love how relatable your content is while being so so charming. I also have two books I re-read every year, because how influential they were for my life, and each year reading I learn something new about myself & the work itself. I'm also a big fan of patterns or symbolic patterns in art, I think repetition is calming to the mind. Lots of appreciation by a German girl ❤️
I'm curious to know the titles of the two books you mentioned? :)
@@itsjustme. That would be Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami and The Centre of the World by Andreas Steinhöfel. They're both fiction, but I truly believe that it doesn't really matter which specific books you read, but your personal connection with them. So it could really just be any book or even movie! Lately I also added The Witch of Portobello by Paul Coelho to my yearly rotation 📖
@@nameboys_colors Haruki murakami. Great taste
These days I was struggling with a lot of things! And as I reflected, I received answers. So, your video was more of an answer. So amazing and wonderful, the message you bring in the video is inspiring! Everything is pure art!!! Thanks!!
It is a real pleasure to see you draw. It is relaxing and stimulating at the same time. Your reflections are a gift.
Thank you very much.
I agree with you 😊
What i love most on your videos is how tied your storyline is, no matter if you are paint or buying some bed sheets. It inspires me to see art everywhere i go
I love all the little sounds, of unwrapping new materials, sharpening your pencils, putting them into a basket, etc. I am now listening and appreciating the sounds, so soothing! Your calm soothing voice with lovely music in the background...humor, intelligence...outdoor visits, museums, aquariums, shopping...
Useful inspirational information and ofcourse a talented artist! I watch one video a day now, usually in the morning.
However, I do love sleeping because I love dreaming...and keep a dream diary, I find it a fascinating aspect of our lives!
Glad you're warmer now and sleeping better! Thank you for your wonderful videos...❤
Ваш второй талант в том,что вы создали себе умиротворённый жизнь ! Браво !
i genuinely wait for your videos, they're relaxing and motivating!
You bring wonder to our lives by creating your wonders. Your authenticity is captivating.
When I feel low, I just watch her videos. I literally wait for her videos because every time I watch her I get inspired to create something. I am not a person who comment down so often but girllll...YOU DESERVE IT!
your videos have changed me a lot from a stressed, depressed and over thinker to a positive , calm and carefree person. thank you a lot valerie, stay happy.
Thank you so much Valerie 💕 you're such a beautiful person 😊 and I learned so much in every video you make. You're such an inspiration and thank you so much for motivating me every day. Please continue inspiring others and spreading love to the world ❤️
Sending love from the Philippines
Thank you too Raniel, sending you love back ❤️🌹
@@valerielin ❤️❤️❤️
While the majority of the world is not at peace, you have found yours🤍this is what the world is striving for. Thank you for being you and so inspiring 💜🥰
Hello Valerie Lin. I continue to watch your videos since finding you last night. Maybe it's your lack of pretention or just your gentle nature and honesty and sense of humor, but yours is just the kind of 'material' I often need these days (or nearly any days). It is not easy at all to find someone whose nature is so welcoming and engaging. As I get older and nearer to leaving this earth ( for a while at least) I am blocked in a major way. I push myself to paint a bit and try to at least sign unsigned pictures, but I am so self-conscious about (eventually) dying that I don't know what to do! I have hundreds of things that I have created but don't know what to do with them. The environment I live is so friggin' STILTED that the notion of showing my art around here is thwarted immediately by the prospect of rejection, even before the fact. I still love art and most things to do with art, like seeing you work, listening to your thoughts, seeing you smile, hearing the music, and listening some more to your thoughts. I am so much less alone because of what you are doing, and I am sure enough that hundreds of thousands of others are as well, thanks be to you! How I wish I knew what to do with my art. What do you do with yours, Valerie? (I also am self-taught almost completely). My first girl friend was a Valerie. My only wife was a Lynn : )
I discovered your channel 2 weeks ago and this video is the last I seen, so I want to take the moment to thank you. Thank you for being the person that you are, the beautiful soul, creative, calm person. You gave me peace on so many levels of my life in the last 2 weeks. I didn't paint or draw for the past 4 years and you gave me the missing element for me to start over. Ever since your first video I watched of you, I've made 5 watercolor, 2 drawings and 1 acrylic painting. And that's major for me as I'm a really busy woman (wife, mom and working 70hrs+/week (I have 2 jobs)). My mom passed away this weekend and how much it does hurt, you helped me go through this difficult times of mine. I'm more peaceful knowing that she will not suffer anymore. Thank you for everything. ❤
Whenever I see you , I feel more peaceful in my life . You have all experiences and answers that I need ❤️ love you ❤️
I didn't have a great sleep last night and woke up very cranky in the morning. I didn't feel like doing anything. I made breakfast and was wondering what to do. I came across your video for the first time and it felt so therapeutic. It felt like I was right there next to you at your room. Thank you so much for your existence and your beautiful creations. Please continue creating them :)
Valerie, I love you so very much!! Sometimes I cry when I watch your videos, and its not because you make me sad but that you allow me to realise something that I wish I had learnt years ago, something that allows me to be happy and content. I dont think I can ever put into words how grateful I am to you.
i agree !!
What you are doing is something which touches the soul! You have the power of elevating the minds through the art! You’re truly living the Nipsey Hussle quote ~ “The highest human act is to inspire!”
Your existence is an art🎨💗
i watched this video the day it came out but i had to come back to thank you. i am currently working on my own piece of an acrylic portrait of my deceased grandfather and i am determined to finished it. it is my first time attempting an acrylic portrait and you’ve given me the mindset that i can do it and there is no pressure to get it perfect because in reality, there is no such thing as a perfect painting. it’s been a therapeutic process and after 5 years after his departure from the earth, i finally feel a little bit closer to him. thank you ❤️
Your videos, your content, your voice, your words... I feel so welcomed, embraced. You are the personification of tranquility, thank you for everything. ❤️
Life only becomes too short when we make the unecessary things urgent, causing us to miss the vital things in life, such as joy and peace. I love how you take things slow and art is a therapy for you (and me 😁) Watching you paint is a joy. May you always find beauty in all things ❤
As a 66-year-old retired photographer, your videos are an inspiration. I tend to procrastinate, so I feel energized by your calm and consistent manner. It is what I need at this point in my life. Your paintings are always beautiful, and I hope to be able to share something I have learned from you later this year, as I will be attempting watercolors for the first time. I was an art major in college but found so many gaps in my learning, in regards to technique. Thanks for taking the time to explain and for sharing normal everyday life with us.🙏🤍
I'm from Brazil and I appreciate the Portuguese subtitles, I like to see your videos before I go to work, to see how hard you work, it gives me more courage to do my job with pleasure.
I didn't have internet, and now i have it and the first thing that i did it's watch your recent videos, they're amazing!!!!¡¡¡¡ i really admire you, you're my inspiration♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Omg Valerie you’re my favourite RUclipsr!!! I love to sketch while I listen and watch your videos. You’re so talented in you art!! Ilysm💗
I love you too ❣️❣️❣️
@@valerielin omg aagh I can’t believe you responded 💗
Ich liebe diese Stimmung, die du durch deine Videos transportierst, ich finde es auch toll dich bei deinem Tag zu begleiten, deine Videos sind eine große Inspiration für mich, danke für deine Zeit und Mühe ✨🌙🤍
always thankful for the wise powerful messages you leave in your videos. as an artist myself i feel some of your struggles and its so refreshing to hear your positive outtakes. can't wait for the next video, take care :)
I've just beginning my journey to the world of paintings. My domain is watercolor painting, I'm not a professional painter I'm still learning by observing the Masters, learning the nitty gritty about paintings, you're a source of inspiration. I'm Awe inspired by watching and learning from your videos. My respect for you is increasing day by day. Keep up the great work. Thanks and Regards 🤝
How am I going to describe the sheer amount of warmth and happiness this 11 minutes gave me. I feel like I am gonna abe buried inside my projects and one week later I have my half yearly. It's a very very stressful time and I was literally procasratinating my days :") I cannot take too much of work stress haha but thank you to you Valrie, for being the human seretonin and coffee and for giving me e the kick, Hope you no longer have backapains!! lots of love in warm ghost hugs ! take care
Nice Persian kilim you have on your floor.The content of your books reveals also a presence of Oriental ornaments .Depression and anxiety is a trait that characterizes the postmodern world.A peaceful life remains always the right choice .
I can't say anything that hasn't already been written in the comments. I paint and compose lyrics and it is true what a girl here says: your art is amazing, both for drawing and for words
Itching to create in my free time. Owning our own space and time to the best we can is a skill.
You’re channel is the most unexpected gift I didn’t know I needed in my life. Is your art for sale? I haven’t seen art that makes me feel things like yours does in a very long time.
We often invest our energy for something that does not even matters ...
It's very important to be aware of things that we think and do.
Thanks for this video..🧡
I am going through what you went through with sleep. I am figuring it out. I still have a long way to go to change my habits. Part of me loves the night. In earlier years, I worked the night shift. It was usually exciting and I was making a good salary. I just happened to find the perfect job. I thought it would last forever or that I would find another job just like it. Then I didn’t. It was a once in a lifetime thing. And it was part of a historical moment in NYC nightlife. Things always change. Culture changes. What people crave changes. And we have to learn to adapt. So now I live much more in the moment. I plan. I write things down. I try very hard to stay in touch with the reality of what I am doing and where I am living. I learned to paint years ago. One teacher had us prime the canvas in gesso mixed with burnt sienna. It’s how she painted and she was successful. I love the white canvas and the way you paint. I’m starting to understand that I don’t have to listen to everything I am taught.
I find sleeping next to a window makes me cold. Thank you for being you which makes me think of me the artist and poet that gets covered up by life, people, streaming... time for being. Thank you x
I feel calm , happier and more at peace after watching your video ❤ Thank you, I love your soothing voice and beautiful artwork
You are a joy to watch, I am so sorry you are cold 🥶 and yet winter has still not arrived. You make the smallest object look so lovely , I feel we are very fortunate to be able to watch you become a beautiful artist ❤️
All your videos are special, I learn a lot by watching them and they make me feel very good, how lucky to be able to watch them. Thank you very much Valerie for sharing 🥰
It is so nice right ?
I am watching again 😊
I can't explain to you how helpful your videos have been as of late. You really help calm my mind before working. You help remind me of the peace and ease art brings to me.
You’re so inspirational - when I’m watching your videos I can just feel myself getting inspired
Me too 😊
11 Minutes of relaxation, thank you!! Hope you have a great day, stay healthy and always be happy!!❤
omg! your content makes me relax and enjoy a simpler way to look at things. Tks for the peace
الفيديو يشعرني بالراحة والهدوء، بعيدا عن الواجبات المدرسية 😭❤️ احببته
Seeing the notification on my phone of you posting a new video brings me this undeniable happiness and peace 💜 thank you so much for sharing with us :]
Everyting you create along with your philosophical words almost makes me cry. It‘s beautiful❣️
I love your videos!! They're so amazing. Usually when I watch art vlogs, I tend to get insecure about my art. But your videos put me really calm and make me feel great about myself and my art skills, understanding that everything is a process and I need to be kind with myself. Thank you so much for sharing them 💕
Thank you for the inspiration Valerie!
Now I am also excited to improve my art skills. When my husband died I felt all alone 😭. My daughter just turned 1 year old and I had the hard time to adjust. Watching your videos giving me hope to go back to myself and be inspired about life too. Thanks for it!
Your videos are always a treat to receive and watch. They have this rare vibe to them that I only get from your videos. I don't know what it is, but when life is hectic and the overthinking starts to happen after a few minutes of the video I get back to reality and it's amazing. Even if I never find the answer I'm at peace watching them always. Thank you for another magnificent video Valerie
Thank you for your existence. You are a wonderful person! I wish you everything the best❤️
I just wanted to say that your videos are incredibly inspiring♥ You and your videos have helped me overcome artblock so many times! And I hope one day I'll be able to paint just as good as you!!☻
Normally I never rewatch youtube videos but whenever I need inspiration to paint, I play one of your videos and instantly get to painting !
I really feel relaxed when i see your art , i got inspired to paint because of you , i felt productive by seeing your work thanks a lot , keep going 😊
Bless you, you’re so sweet 🥲 I hope every single one of your days are filled with goodness and blessings. ✨💖💜
I really love the vibe your videos give. That's why I'm working on my own.
Thank you very much for the inspiration.
Your videos of you drawing and painting and just doing general daily things are so beautiful and relaxing to watch. So glad to see you are going to get better sleep now with your new warmer cozy blankets.
After watching this video while procrastinating to do my h.w, I am going to start my h.w, thank u for the motivation valerie
She seams so happy in this video it’s so cute to see her like this
Hi Valerie Lin, I'm Louine Sepania from Indonesia! I was super happy when I found your channel on my youtube homepage. Finally, I found a channel that really fits what I like. I also like to paint like you, but of course, mine is not as good as yours. You are truly an artist, your videos, the way you speak, your narration, your thoughts, and of course your paintings, are all very beautiful. Please don't stop making videos like this, I will always watch them. All parts of the video are very relaxing.
Greetings, lots of love and hugs from me.
just a few minutes ago i was sitting with my sketchbook in front of me, along with the reference. I had all the stuff that i needed to draw. but i somehow couldn't get myself to draw. now after watching Valerie's video, i feel very refreshed and i suddenly feel like i gained the interest in being productive. Valerie's videos just have some cozy vibe to them which makes people feel like home. :)🌼
Yep, I'm ready to get motivation from you!😊
This channel is my new favorite. Living the life like her is my ultimate goal now.
You literally make my life better, love your videos sm
You are one of the many artist that I look up too. From your painting to your wisdom of life is just so genuinely passionate that it give me hope. Thank you.
I love everything you create
I really enjoyed your video. It's so calming and it feels like talking to an old friend. I enjoy watching you draw and talk. Thank you.
Voices is great too so soft 😊
Thank you for the video!^^
I am just in love with how much inspiration and a new spark of light into the life of the viewers of your videos. Every time I watch any of your new uploads, I feel like just slowing down and enjoying the moment instead of rushing to get everything done. But no you can find your joy by doing them too.
It just feels so good and the vibes of the videos are really peaceful and really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. I really appreciate it! :)
I feel very good watching your video ❤️ Love from india 🇮🇳
I am from India too
I am obsessed with you life style, your way of thinking your unique perceptions on life you inspire me truly much love
Sou brasileira..e como vc me traz paz com seus vídeos. Nunca pare por favor. Você é maravilhosa. Que Deus continue te abençoando. E obrigada pelo abraço ♥️
I am in a really stressful period of my life, just complete my diploma and starting a new bootcamp for getting a job in the end.. and it is with a lot of pressure, selection, competition and today I was lost in my stress, fear and so.. could not fall asleep but thank to you I feel a lot better in my cosy bed ;) thank you so much , your videos are so peaceful and bring me so joy! Good night and can’t wait to see the next one 🥰
So young, so wise, so beautiful, so talented
Ich weiss nicht warum, aber deine Videos inspirieren mich unglaublich.Sie erinnern mich an meine Kreativität und einfach das zu tun was man liebt und mich erfüllt!! Danke dir für all deine Mühe, dein Herzensweg auf diesem Weg zu teilen. Danke vielmals. ❣️
I can't describe how grateful I am to have come across your channel. Everytime I see one of your videos I enter in a state of calmness and creativity, you are an incredibly special person. You have deep and empathetic intelligence, I can't even describe you are so genuine and graceful, humble, gifted, selfmade. I love you art, brilliant, pleasing, I especially love your portrait and sketching skills and your colour choice!
You are a rare and beautiful person
NO words I'm so much happy !!
Ich gucke Deine Videos jetzt schon seit längerer Zeit und wollte mir mal die Zeit nehmen, um danke zu sagen! Ich fühle mich so inspiriert und motiviert und schätze es sehr, dass Du uns an deinen Gedanken und an deinem Prozess teilhaben lässt. Die Videos allein sind Kunst und geben einem das Gefühl, als ob man dabei wäre. Liebe Valerie, vielen Dank für die Arbeit, die du hier reinsteckst, man merkt, dass Du es von Herzen machst. Ich komme auch aus Berlin, vielleicht läuft man sich ja irgendwann Mal über den Weg :)
I want you to know the impact of your videos I am watching you from Colombia.
Every time you post a video, I love watching them from beginning to end. I love your talent, your charisma, the peace you transmit and I feel very identified with you.
Thank you for making these videos. Thank you for existing.
Beautiful video. And very timely for me. I lost someone this week in my family who was very young 💔 . We need to live our days finding love in the little things, prayer, and thankfulness...and realize what a blessing life is. Tomorrow isn't promised.😌.
dear Valerie, i can watch your videos all day long.... they have such a soothing and calming effect on me, they look so effortless.... please never stop growing....
I ADORE your videos, thank you for just being yourself and honoring what you need from your life.
Thank you very much for adding Azerbaijan subtitle. I love watching you from Azerbaijan
My soul just swam back healing from the lake of tranquil!
Watched this video before bed, when I was feeling especially down, and I sincerely must thank you Val 💕 your videos bring a peace and happiness to my life that I cannot describe. They’ve kept me going even in the rough times and they mean more than you can ever know. Watching your videos gives me hope, hope that someday I’ll be happy and creating art comfortably once more. 🥰
Watching your videos are always the highlight of my week! Thank you!! xx
That self portrait really captured you, and that touch of gold in the background was the perfect touch! Such a sweet, calming, cozy video that made me think about the present and using the time more wisely. Thank you! Wishing you sweet dreams and warm, cozy nights.
I love your self portrait drawing and painting. It’s so tranquil and lovely. 🤍
I used to wait until my mood becomes good and then watch your vedios so that I can enjoy and learn.....
But I realized your vedios are actually my savior..
Watching them when I'm not feeling good makes me feel peaceful and think more and learn.
Thank you so much 😇😊
I just found you, and I absolutely love your videos! Not only is your artwork amazing and inspiring for a fellow artist like me, but your voice is so peaceful and calm, the music also! I also love how you take us with you in your life. Just like you, I had a time where my sleep was really off and I would be up sometimes until 6:30AM. I was able to change my whole sleeping rhythm by getting crystals and changing some things in my life. I now wake up at 9AM instead of 12 or 1 😊 Your right, we get enjoy the beauty of life when our sleep rhythm becomes balanced along with our creating.
Your video is so calming: I love the tempo, your soft voice, your beautiful art and relaxing atmosphere. Thank you for sharing your energy. I am grateful, love from Canada.