Overcoming excuses - people sketching - episode 2
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2012
- In this video I demonstrate coloring a sketch from start to finish. I also talk about dealing with artist excuses, and what we can do about it.
-Will Terrell
www.willterrell.com
"What we have is based upon moment-to-moment choices of what we do. In each of those moments, we choose. We either take a risk and move toward what we want, or we play it safe and choose comfort. Most of the people, most of the time, choose comfort. In the end, people either have excuses or experiences; reasons or results; buts or brilliance. They either have what they wanted or they have a detailed list of all the rational reasons why not."
--Anonymous
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"I'm still figuring things out, and God knows I'm gona keep figuring things out til the day I die" ~Will Terrell, absolute genius.
This video is seriously amazing. I always find myself thinking "gosh I wish I could do this, or I wish I could do that..." and when I try and it doesn't come along well I get discouraged and stop drawing. I learned a lot from this video and it makes me just want to step back and enjoy myself again like I did in the beginning. I also love how you said when you try to make something nice no one notices, but when you don't try and have fun people notice. It happens to me al the time, and I even learned from that, that when you draw because it's something you like to do it shows. When you try to hard it doesn't have the same feel or aura that the other has. Thank you so much for this video. I will keep everything in my heart and mind from now on!
Your words are so inspiring, it's just what I need to get my lazy ass off and start writing again. I may not be an artist, but everything you said applied to any aspiring person. I'm finally motivated to start working towards my goal of being a writer. No excuses. Thank you for this. Your drawing is beautiful too!
***** how long does it take you to finish a live sketch? thanks for the vids.
When you say a physical excuse is not having enough money, that troubles me. I don't have a lot of money but I can still buy basic supplies and try. I feel like if you can master crappy products you can do amazing things when you have the money to get better supplies and mediums. It is a lowly excuse for not doing art which I can relate to. I agree they are valid excuses, but still excuses. I've also found recently that my mistakes are helpful and not a reason to get stuck, and I feel like its a huge relief to me when it comes to art. Also super into the white highlights, so fun! Great video, thanks for sharing! You are so insightful and I am really enjoying your videos.
I just found these videos in a time in my life when things are rather rocky with my health and spirits are low. Not only were these inspiring to me as an artist, but you've rejuvenated something inside of me about being happy about my work and encouraging myself that I haven't felt since I was a child beginning art for the first time. Thanks bud, tonight was memorable :) I don't even know you and your encouragement truly touched me. If I could give you a big ole bear hug I would /manbrace
There is a lot of motivational videos on RUclips, but this carries the strongest message... and not only for artists. Thank you Will for your honesty!
I just love listening to will while I draw. educational background noise.
As an artist feeling down about not having the time... I finally heard what i needed to hear. No Excuses! Will, I stumbled onto your RUclips videos while watching a review about a pen I was considering on buying... I was FLOORED by you ability to be so positive. I'm usually the positive one but as of late I felt myself sinking into a depressive art slump... then I heard your uplifting words. I actually got goosebumps... thank you...for helping me reboot.
“Forgive yourself that you’re not where you want to be yet…” I NEEDED THIS TODAY!
Rewatching your people sketching series because I needed a pick-me-up. Your words, advice, and shared experiences are really uplifting. Can't thank you enough for sharing.
I enjoy drawing while hearing you talking in those videos. You put me in the mood to do something better, to study harder. =) Sometimes I even watch the same videos over and over again to keep me inspired. What I'm trying to say is... Please talk as much as you want and thank you a lot for everything
I think this is because everybody assumes artists just happen to have these magical visions and they just vomit them beautifully without any hardship, planning, rational thinking, composing, trial error etc.
When we struggle with a drawing, we get shocked, as if it's a sign that we're not a real artist, the information isn't flowing naturally. I'm very late but glad to finally understand that talent is not that important, art is just another profession where you have to work hard and think and construct.
When you face a problem in your design or artwork, it's a crime to give up, it makes problems bigger in your head and intimidates you incredibly. if you reflect and work on it just a little bit the knot will be untied, you'll level up with each problem you solve, and everything will look achievable, and they are!
***** I Really am grateful to find amazing artist like yourself willing to share experience and insights.. HONESTLY does instill hope along with that little push, which by every mean makes that difference! (Y)
I love to sit, and draw while listening to you talk. haha!
I would like to thank you for this video! It is very inspirational and the way you talked about how important it is not to quit and not to be afraid helped me a lot. I was doodling something in my sketchbook when you started to talk about "what you focus on is going to expand" and about excuses. I immediately stopped and had to write it down. I even wrote NO EXCUSES! at the hard cover of my sketch book because I always have problems with that - especially with comparing myself with experienced artists. So I want to thank you for this because you talk about things that I always struggle with and that are important to overcome. It helped me a lot!
You give me hope, not only in drawing bit also in my everyday life. I can do anything if I take my time and let myself make mistake, and change and fix those mistakes until I like them and learn from those mistakes.
Wow! Will you truly are an inspiration. I love listening to your videos while drawing at work, what a great soul you have. I have the pleasure of talking to you at CTN 2014 and 2015, Love love love your drawing style and congratulations on the new member of the family!!!
+Maria Jose Molina Aww... thank you!
In the middle of this video, i was torn between "should i drop a comment and thank you for the inspiration" or "should I just move on, he might not be able to read it anyway". At the back of my mind, I was doing a quick run down of why I shouldn't put down a comment. (readers might find it funny or boring or too sappy or... yes, the list goes on) Ironic😂 I realized. Here you are talking about making risks and I, on the hand, is on the verge of staying in my comfort zone. So this little argument with myself ended with the good side winning😁 I realized I have gained so much from what you shared, and I believe, I owe you to let you know that you have changed me to 'always' strive to become the kind if person I want to be. You've made one guy's life a whole lot meaningful with those words you shared. That meant, one less procrastinating, self-doubting person in this world today. 😇 I understand that my brain hasn't registered everything you've shared in this video, so, I'll be playing it back every now and then (esp. when I feel like I'm losing track or something😅) I checked you have uploaded this video last 2012. I wonder what my life would be like if I have encountered this video 4 years ago. But, no regrets now. Like what you said: there are no mistakes in life. Only lessons.
You genuinely are an inspiration😊 Thank you again.
Will, these videos always seem to hit so close to home. As silly as it sounds, knowing that professional artists and artists that have more experience than I do have the same problems that I face does so much to push me to work every day at becoming better. You probably hear this often on these comments, I just really wanted to thank you for being able to share all of this without being condescending or intimidating, which I feel a lot of other art teachers can be. Thanks for everything, and please keep doing what you're doing. It really makes more of a difference in the lives of people than I imagine you could expect.
I love you man!! You just saved me, i got a huge art block those days, feeling worthless, searching for excuses... This made me feel better about myself, about my drawings and all. Thank you!! (Your voice/laught is really nice to hear)
"Forgive yourself." Perfect. Thank you. I think that is the most essential step to moving forward, and probably the hardest thing to do (at least that's what I've found). Your videos are so honest and inspiring. Thank you for putting in the time to make them!
You can study all day bu without encouragement like this from a talented artist it's super hard to keep tryin to improve. Mr. Terrell awesome lesson!
Will, this is the biggest compliment I can give someone. You give me the desire to draw. I see your stuff, and I have to draw. It's a necessity.
Gotta love that laughter of yours. What you're saying is actually pretty helpful you know. Lots of people are lost like that and it's very useful to hear about your experiences. Thanks a lot.
Why did it take me so long to stumble across you? Can't thank you enough, my artist block goes back decades, in spite of accolades from time to time for my silly creations. Your 'ramblings' are gems of wisdom, priceless addition to the techniques you so generously share. I'm not going to let my AARP card hold me back, you've mirrored so many of my own thoughts which might be likened to cement jogging shoes. Thanks for poking holes in my excuses, thank you for the demonstrations and please keep sharing your talents with the rest of us.
Will Terrell vids = Inspiration unmeasurable. Thank you for what you do, sir.
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your talent and experiences with us. Your attitude and drawing style is so friendly and easy going. I appreciate this specific video because as artists we tend to confuse our self worth with the value (often the value that someone else finds) of our works. Thanks for the reminder.
You are so right Will. I just started watching these videos from the start and this video in particular stuck out to me, as a writer and an artist your words struck me stupid with how accurate you spoke. Whenever I try to force myself to write/draw it turns out worse than usual but when I'm happy or in a place I'm comfortable and happy in, it comes to naturally. I always make excuses not to do what I need to but I can't do that anymore.. Thank you Will for your words of wisdom and experience.
A very wise and heartfelt way to help people who are struggling. A lot of people, teachers included, will try to shame people into doing better when they talk about the excuses or reasons they struggle and I think your approach will carry people a lot further. :)
I feel like you're in my head man! You completely describe me! I gotta work on some things. Thanks for being so open and honest, really cool.
you have some of the most genuine, helpful, kind ramblings. It just cracks me up when you giggle to yourself in your videos, thanks for you just being you man
I love your sketches, just really beautiful. They look so spontaneous but thoughtful all in the same go
For me it is a fear of not reaching my expectations/goals since I am 24 years old and I feel like I am letting down my parents/friend down. I know that inside me that I can be something great but it is that irrational fear of not being good enough or not measuring up to my expectations, but I still sketch almost every day on the fundamentals while also doing my thing as well. I am confronting those fears. That is what people need to do is accept the fear(s) and confront them, not run away from them. It takes time and courage to do anything that you are passionate about. That is all someone can do is to keep plugging away, and if you fail at the end it is better than succeeding at something that is soul sucking like working at a cubicle filing papers for the Masterson account :). Besides if you are doing something that you love, you really are not failing. The true failure is when you give up and letting those fears/incidents in life win you over. Be brave.
I am at a place in life where i am ready to step forward and face my fears of not being or feeling good enough, to, going out and doing what i should have done years ago, getting my sketch book and drawing everyday. Even if its 10 mins. I may never feel good enough as there will always be someone better. But I will have the confidence that I am improving and getting better each day. I'm doing this for me! And like you said. This is not going to be where I am in 5 + years. This is a process of becoming a better person and a better artist! Thank you again for sharing,
Thank you so, so, so much for making this! Your art is amazing and your thoughts are exactly what I needed to hear!! I struggle with pretty deep depression and anxiety and I often look back at the excuses I made and feel like I'm just letting my mental issues become my life instead of learning to work with them. I know coping skills and I know I have coping skills, it's just a matter of stopping and forgiving yourself for that that voice that comes and tells you you were such a wretch for starting and giving up or just not trying altogether. So many voices in your head...and you're so right: we can't give in to that voice because there are a million critics out there ready to tell us how much we suck. Why are we letting our own voice be anything but constructive criticisms? We need to stop comparing and start enjoying ourselves. Stop anticipating and start participating in what we love and plan on and think about all the time. Your concepts aren't entirely new to me...but hearing you say them the way you do all while making something you clearly enjoyed yourself doing made me filled with joy. I'm going to forgive myself and start over new every day. I'm going to go today and create with joy.
I dont know if this would make sense but, Will thank you. Needed to hear someone say all this stuff out loud. it made my day.
Not only a great drawing and instructional video but great words of wisdom, don't be your own critic. Thank you for sharing @ Will Terrell
I swear you're a Godsend Will! Everyone of your videos addresses something I'm struggling with. Plus your art is utterly hilarious and amazing!!
"in drawing are no mistakes...in life are no mistakes"... great life advise..thanks....
I always find watching and listening to other artists as they work to be very motivating and inspiring, but your videos have really made me want to make changes in my own life to better myself as an artist. This video in particular has turned my thinking around.
I haven't drawn much in the past year and a half since I started my full time job. I've barely even been doodling. When I looked back recently at the rare drawings I did manage to force out, I realized hadn't improved even the tiniest bit since I graduated from university. I felt so defeated I nearly cried. The drawings looked so bad it made me want to stop trying altogether. However, the point you made here about not beating yourself up over mistakes and getting past all the excuses you make to not draw, as well as things you've said in other videos about drawing constantly and filling up as many sketchbooks as you can with bad drawings so you can start to make good drawings have really refreshed my mental state and made me want to get back to working on bettering myself as an artist. After work today I think I'm going to go pick up a sketchbook to fill.
Thank you!
Man thank you so much for this video ... You're not only a great illustrator, but you're also a terrific philosopher. I love to listen when peopletalk about these things, because it's really motivating to work harder ...
This really went under my skin. I've been telling everyone for 2 years now how I'm going to make a game with traditional animation, and everyone has been really supportive and I've gotten a great deal of feeling selfworth from that. You know, feeling that "I've got big stuff going on." But to be honest, I have never done anything like that project, and somewhere along the line I grew too scared to even start and try, in fear of failing. - Not meeting my own nor anyone else's expectations. You Sir have inspired me to stop drifting, and start to sail, because how else am I ever gonna reach the port? ;)
***** Unfortunately I had let the big hairy scary goal overwhelm me. It's strange how cunning a fear can be, as it speaks in the voice your rational thoughts. But that's that on being all grim! I actually already made a subsectioned to do -list and started working on the first thing, feeling all jolly about it :) I'll send you a copy once it's finished haha
Juu5o did you finish it?
Hey, I want to know if anything came of this!
man, you've helped me realize so much about myself as a human being and aspiring artist through sharing what you've learned on here. i always feel motivated and inspired after watching your videos, so thank you for that! keep doing what you're doing, my friend. i absolutely love your expression!
I'm completely with you on that white highlight. I would go over board too because the shineys look so nice.
I always watch this video when im finding myself making excuses. its always a huge eye opener and i really appreciate it. I put the whole people sketching playlist on when im studying, especially right now since its finals week. Thank you so much for these videos and sharing your art because it is amazing!
Thank you Will. I started writing down a lot of the advices you give along with amazing artwork when I first found your channel and actually listened to the wisdom you were providing. It's like you're giving me new ideas and answers to things I'm dealing with right now at the ripe age of 19. Just wanted you to know you kick ass. And I am so grateful for creative people, you have a great outlook on life it's something i really strive to have one day
i am an artist starting on a serious path to my goals. i find that most of your advice is what i have recently learned that put me on my path, but i am greatful to hear it reiterated from someone with a lot more experience than i. also, seeing you work is nudging me to pull out and use that toned sketchpad that is feeling lonly on my shelf. thanks man!
this really helped me in art class. instead of worrying about what im not doing im doing the best i can in my art class and it really helps.
Please keep rambling! lol
One thing I´ve learned is that the best sketches come when you simple let go, don´t overthink the drawing and like you said, go around the mistakes, because most of the times only you know they were mistakes.
Cool videos, thank you. :)
This really helps me. I overanalyze to the point of being miserable sometimes and this brings some feelings I've been dealing with over my art back into perspective.
Love your thoughts on fear and the creative process. Thanks so much, helps the rest of us to keep going as well!
You know, I started watching this video just to see your technique and after watching this video I feel inspired. You said everything that I needed to hear in my life this very moment. You are a fantastic artist and a great motivational speaker as well. Life lessons through art. I just want to thank you. Thank you for your message and for your art! I am a fan!
"The only way to create proficiently is to create from a place of joy." QUOTED!
This is a great video, definitely makes you think about a lot of things. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Will, this video was a huge help! Your genuine honesty helps when facing an accepting fears and anxieties.
Fear, stress & over thinking definitely squander creativity and cause you to freeze up!
Again big help!!
Thanks
Zack
thank you so much for this! Tons of great info and your outlook on life is priceless.
You really are a wonderfull and inspiring person. Thank you so much for sharing and talking through all these things. Going through your experiences feels like talking to you about my problems and fears, and you just get to understand everything. You're awesome!
Thanks Will for sharing your art and your experience. Its a real pleasure to see you creating those great characters and listening to your pearls of zen. You are truly motivational and. an inspiration
what an encouraging video to stumble across. thanks for your words!
I really love your videos. They've really change my attitude and outlook and made me work a lot harder. I have been struggling a lot with not feeling like what I'm doing isn't good enough so i've been put off making art and making all of these excuses. Your words really make me feel a lot more confident with myself. Thanks!
Wow! Amazing drawing and a vlog! All you've said are just right and really made me think. This vlog really healed me as I'm just starting out wishing to build my career as an artist and I'm so scared that I didn't even told my family. Just thank you and I love that chicken too!!
I really needed this Will. Thanks for sharing you wisdom.
added to my favourites. I really needed to hear this video.
i just want to say thank you Will your words have made me think a lot and i'm glad to learn a lot form many people including you so,i'm gonna keep forgiven my self and becoming the artist i want to be
Thank you Will, You are the greatest inspiration I have today. your work, stile and philosophy are making me hungry to get better ( and have more experience than excuses )
It's refreshing to hear someone as talented as you, to admit their struggles, fears and share with the rest of us HOW you overcame these obstacles to achieve your success. Thank you for the inspirational words. It reminds me to accept that when I draw/design, I will make mistakes and that's okay. To NOT give up, which I tend to do when I get frustrated. Thank you for sharing your insight :) Lovely videos and you got yourself a new subbie jejeje
Thanks for all the advices!!! truly its a pleasure.
This videos is a life changing . Thank you will !
I always return to your videos to have some inspiration! thank You!
This video was really helpful to me as a growing artist. I look forward to scrolling through your videos and seeing what i can learn!
Listening to your philosophy is extremely uplifting. MANY THANKS!!!
I am so glad I was able to see your video. First, I enjoy your drawings. This video in particular was a big help and relief. I absolutely love to draw, paint, you name I want to create. I am doing it not for a career, I do it because I have the need to create. People will tell me how much they enjoy my work and want to know why I am just an Activity Director at a nursing facility, and not pursuing an art career. I never even had a thought on it, I just love to create things. After watching this video I realized that I am my worst critic. I will be so frustrated with something I just drew, while others love it. It's nice to know I'm normal. Ha! Ha! Ha! Thank you for those thoughts out loud.
You make me feel so much better, not only as an artist. I was having a very bad time, your video really helped me a lot. I love every drawing you make, and your advices are great also :)
Thanks for making these videos! Theyre really relaxing and insightful! Been drawing people I see in some shops now and its really helped! Thanks!
Such wonderful words! Thank you for saying all the things I need to hear to help me out of the funk i'm currently in :)
Very kind words. I've been watching some of your videos over the last few days and relate a great deal to your journey as an artist. Only if I've just been coming out of the shadows this last year. TY and Big Huggs!
This video has a long length to it (sadly due to the world we live in today) but managed to keep my attention. Thank you for the awesome advise and drawing provided.
I've made those excuses so many times. I was about to give up until I saw this video!! Thank you
You're a good speaker, good advice, fun to listen to.
Thank you Will .
That's the absolute truth. I know for a fact I haven't been drawing much just because I've become too critical of myself to enjoy doing it, so I just make up excuses not to do it. But actually stop hating myself and everything I do is something I haven't managed yet. I can't sketch in front of people because I'm way too ashamed of my own work.
NO EXCUSES! Love that, thanks for this awesome video Will!
Ahh I am so glad I just found your youtube page, you are the most honest and great artist I have seen, you say things that others wont 'The Truth' and I reallly love your work and I love long videos :D so please stay awesome!!
Nick :D
I have watched this video over 10 times and it still gets me everytime I watch it
hey mate I have only watched two videos of you and this is actually great and you have taught me a lot of things and I am now 15 and you and other artists (like my grandma who is an artist) have inspired me to do mini sketches in just 5 to 10 mins so thank you will terrell and please do take care
This is exactly what I needed right now :) I'm so glad I found you - you're a great artist and such a nice person :)
Incredible video! I love your drawings, your insights and thoughts, and I love how down-to-earth you are. You are an inspiration to me! Thank you for making these videos and sharing from the heart. It means a lot!
1/2 Thank you so much for this video and others like it! Im a young artist and ive got so much in my head that i always want to get on paper but all i ever end up doing is procrastinating and hoping that somehow it will all get done. The advice you gave here made me realize a lot in my art and in my life.
Wise words and very inspirational. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are priceless and so full of good tips and as a noob artist I continue to learn so much from these videos. Thanks for dedicating your time to help artists like me.
You are welcomed. Your skill is wonderful. Keep it up.
Dude you do an amazing job. And you inspire so much I've been practicing my drawing skills and drawing cartoonish people for weeks now. It's awesome ! Keep up the great work.
Thank you for this video! A friend shared it with me and I'm so glad he did!! Not only did I love watching you work from start to finish (that can and has helped immensely!)You also really hit the nail on the head with 'excuses' and sometimes I just really need to hear that I'm not the only one suffering these artistic problems! So thank you for the wise and helpful words but also helping me learn some colouring techniques for which I am breaking myself (slowly haha) into!! Keep up the great art and helpful words :)
Thank you so much for making these inspiring videos and sharing your insights. I literally wrote "No Excuses" on my wall, just before you mentioned it. Have been having this feeling that I'm not productive enough for a couple of days and your videos have helped me. (and there is just so much soul and charisma in your artworks). Thank you & wish you all the best on your artistic journey. :)
Just came across your videos and Im so glad! Ive been struggling with my own fears as an artist and such as a recent art graduate and I wanted to say thank you! It really helped me to refocus myself! Cheers!
Great work and great advice! Thanks Will!!
It's talks like this that really help my mood. I can really sympathize with the beating yourself up, therefore not accomplishing things.
I've been having trouble trying to draw things to sell. Every time I try I'm always super tense because it's "serious business," and my drawing becomes really stiff and terrible, which I then proceed to beat myself up about because I know I can do better.
I really appreciate your videos. Thanks a ton!!!
I always thought Art should be a hobby. I am very realistic and knew that I am not good enough to make it my sole career and financial bearer. However it has always been that one thing in my life that no one else can understand and its for ME. So at 21 I have decided to say F*** it. I will be applying too all the schools and internships I can that involve art because I'd rather have to struggle in my life for a passion and be content with my field than work my ass off for a job and life I'm not comfortable in. I'd say wish me luck but I want the cards to fall where they might and let life draw itself one line and step at a time. :) Thank you for this video
azaneth x how’d it go?
Wow! Just found you & love that you create from joy! And that you share your experience! What a gem you are! Thank you! ♥
I love your work and thank you for sharing your opinions and thoughts :) It helps me a lot.
you are awesome man, love the art and the advice on life. It helped me a lot.
I LOVE the way you draw people! Your video is very motivating, thank you so much :).