A Little Known Skill All Professional Artists Have
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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Thanks Adam! The trick is to work slow and methodically then put your work in timelapse and call it a "speedpaint"
Thanks for the summery, I personally can't stand these art videos with these pompous life analogies...like...always with the life analogies like the one about 'going to the gym and building muscle is like building skill as a artist'.
I've heard that one more times then I can count.
@@SynthLizard8 this guy talking makes me want to puke! So does Bobby Chiu.
@@SynthLizard8 Why are you watching them then.
@@VeylmanTheRock I'm guessing they were recommended the video and didn't personally know the channel itself or what to expect from the video, so maybe they watched the video and got this conclusion?
The "Your own voice is unremarkable to you" part hits like a truck
I agree, to be honest I cringe every time I hear my voice played back to me.
@@vaunkillion262 yup, i also hate my own voice. just check my channel to hear the cringe i confront every day
word i immediately delete any video with my voice in it
@@tauhidd.8093 Funny seeing that some people went literal about the voice, I agree man, don't go as harsh as you with it but yeah
Anyone else drawing while his soothing voice and advice is in the background?
*raises hand*
:)
Gathering some supplies to paint with gouache right now (which I almost never do) because somehow the advice and his voice make me less afraid of making mistakes.
This video was just what I needed after an exhausting morning shift. Actually fell asleep lol
Oh me too absolutely :D
This brought me to tears... I often feel like I fall behind because I have a physical disability. I have a muscle wasting disease but art and music are my passions. Sometimes projects would take me longer so this helps me relax and reassure me that I’m doing ok and just because my way of creation takes longer, it doesn’t matter, as long as I’m going at my own tempo. Thank you 🙏🏻
If you're doing something you love you're doing it right. It's so tempting to compare ourselves, as artists, to other artists but the fact is that we all go through a unique process to create our art. If you're doing work for mass entertainment there can be time constraints and being "fast" is part of the gig but if you're making art for yourself make what brings you joy and fulfillment and the pace that's right for you.
@@ClockworkWyrm you’re very kind, thank you 🙏
This is a late reply to your comment KRIPPLR; by about a year or so; but I share a similar situation with you; I am hemiplegic from a stroke. I loved doing digital painting before my stroke, and have a perfectly good Wacom Cintiq collecting dust because I don’t use it much anymore; and now trying my best on an iPad. It now takes me so much longer to get anything done, because I’m having to use my non dominant hand; I was left handed, but now my right hand is my only option. If you see this; God bless you!(its now March 2022.)
@@HalfWarrior just a response to you and the OP. I’m in a similar situation with a neurological condition. I found that once your illness etc clears away the cobwebs of a previous life you gain a perspective that’s impossible to replicate even by that previous version of yourself.
To me that’s a motivator.
Drill Sergeants would always tell us when executing some complicated task, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
Accuracy is speed, Hooah?
@@michaelhull1813 don't even start with that hooah shit 😂
It may be a really stupid thing to say this but this pandemic helped me find my true self, I'm introverted and being stuck inside my nest helped me gain so much art progress, because all my life distractions got filtered out and allowed me to enjoy my art fully. I'm sorry for those that got affected by the pandemic though.
oh absolutely same, glad you made that journey as well :)
Hey, this comment really resonated with me as well. After losing my job all the way back in March, it was honestly the best thing to ever happen to me. I had been going through a really rough time with my personal life and I felt like everything I had worked hard towards was crumbling down in front of me. But as an extreme introvert as well, it helped me beyond imagination. Having all the time in the world in my own isolated space, just focusing on myself, my art, and my thoughts. The entire year was basically an inner monologue within my mind. It helped me figure out who I really am and what exactly I needed vs what I wanted. My art skills grew SO much, and I mean, SO MUCH just within the first couple of months of being quarantined. It ended up being one of the most beneficial years of my life on a personal level, even with the world falling apart. It was definitely a crazy year, but I feel like a lot of people also had this same feeling. It really forced us to stop everything we thought was normal and take a good hard look at a lot of things in our lives. It's definitely a year I will never forget. ❤️
Not stupid to say at all! I'm happy to hear this time has been fruitful and brought you some clarity
@@Ellary_Rosewood I couldn't agree more. I had the same experience as well and have completely shifted my perspective on myself and the direction I want to go in life, both professionally and on a personal level. Just being home the past year and a half has been incredible.
With all the craziness of the last four years, I have to say: listening to your videos and working on my artistic endeavors has been pivotal in bringing myself back to a place of calm.
This.
Same
So many drama and crap going on is freaking exhausting. But thankfully there's still light in this dark world.
It's ok to stop and smell the roses. You're just thinking after all.
"The fastest way to get quicker, is to slow down" - Evan Amundsen
Work Smarter Not Harder - in blue-collar contexts, the professionals understand that a little planning, forethought, and organization make everything go exponentially faster.
And by which metric is this determined
@@bouyantrite553 if you’ve ever only had exactly 8 minutes to complete a process, whether it’s normal procedure or a problem on-job, you’ll get it. That’s the metric. Some non-white collar jobs I had to be on by seconds.
When i draw, i go without a plan and let my hand just do its thing. When i go with plan i just stress out lol.
@@bouyantrite553 the metric of re-do's. A little planning = "done right the first time"
@@demoniac4821 you at least plan to have the correct tools in hand + no interruptions?
Boro Dante once said in his video "Don't rush, you don't have time to rush", it really sticks.
Just want to say, these videos, as a full-time commission artist, to listen to while drawing, are very impactful! I find you humble and genuine and full of very useful information! Thank you for your channel.
I don't understand who can put thumbs down for this... It feels like I'm having an art therapy and it's amazing! Your soothing voice calming me down and guides me to my better self. Thank you.
Every time I hit a slump and feel lost and uninspired with my art I listen to one or two of your videos and my hands immediately start twitching to paint again. Just for the fun of it. And then I produce works I'm satisfied with. Thank you.
Perfect Timing. Listening to you while doing a midnight drawing Session in germany ❤
What a great feeling
I love knowing that I'm sharing this moment with someone in beautiful Germany. This puts a smile on my face :)
hahahah same here. Its not midnight, but its really dark here in Brazil! Hello :)
Thats amazing!
same here
I was struggling with my art for weeks now, thinking I am too slow. And even if I spend a lot of time on my drawings, they turn out bad. I needed, WE needed to hear that. And while listening to this video, I created the first sketch in many months, which I really like. And I am very grateful for that, thank you so much.
I look at your arrwork, but I mostly use your vids as podcasts as I paint. Your voice is so soothing and I love your talks. Thanks for your videos.
I've never knew that Beksiński had viedos with him painting. That's so amazing! thanks for letting me know!
Also, when you talked about Covid being a blessing for us introverts, I really felt that. After losing my job all the way back in March, it was honestly the best thing to ever happen to me. I had been going through a really rough time with my personal life and I felt like everything I had worked hard towards was crumbling down in front of me. But as an extreme introvert as well, it helped me beyond imagination. Having all the time in the world in my own isolated space, just focusing on myself, my art, and my thoughts. The entire year was basically an inner monologue within my mind. It helped me figure out who I really am and what exactly I needed vs what I wanted. My art skills grew SO much, and I mean, SO MUCH just within the first couple of months of being quarantined. It ended up being one of the most beneficial years of my life on a personal level, even with the world falling apart. It was definitely a crazy year, but I feel like a lot of people also had this same feeling. It really forced us to stop everything we thought was normal and take a good hard look at a lot of things in our lives. And to SLOW. DOWN. It's definitely a year I will never forget. ❤️
Thank you for being the art dad me and many need. When I hear u I feel like I'm heard in my heart, inner child, and romantic soul. So thank you for these beautiful videos of life talks. Thank u truly for everything and more.
You've done it again. Every time I listen to you, things just click while I'm painting or drawing. None of what I did here in the last 30 minutes is a masterpiece by any means, but I felt like I was able to get what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
If anyone has a no idea how to type a name of a mentioned artist - it's Zdzisław Beksiński
Thank you for mentioning him. He's an incredible artist who desereves more recognition.
As soon as you said you want the video to be spent inspiring others do art and not looking at your painting, I had already sat up listening and begun sketching. It’s so nice to absorb your words; they are very impactful. Hearing you say that masterful artists are aware art is patient process makes me feel a little less worried. You help me remember to own my space and my time. From a student artist to you, thank you so much. :)
Yo im 17 and as a concept artist(student) i always try to keep a balance of speed and quality. Even knowing that YOU just hit me on a spiritual level I've changed for the better. And to that I thank you I wish you many blessings 🙏.
You’re absolutely right about being a student and not knowing what to do with myself. I took fall 2020 off and am going back all online in two weeks (I’m so worried how its going to go; all animation courses online). But i did just get a years subscription to Schoolism and am going to try to use that to hone my skills a bit more outside of my uni classes. I’ve been really trying to better myself the past few weeks after being stuck home for a semester wore my down. I’ve been getting better! I even published my online portfolio for the first time!! Thanks for another amazing video to listen to while I get stuff done!!
Is there a way to view your portfolio?
Yes, your videos DO inspire me to create my own art. With other creators I often feel like I need to look at the screen, or at the very least I feel a little shame if I don't, like I'm missing something, but... It's never the case with you. Because your videos are PERFECT for drawing. I'm not missing anything: I listen to it all and it helps me crate, and that's what both me AND you want, I knew it somehow. And yes, it might be a shame that I don't see how you draw, or that I'm not as familiar with your art as I could be, but, honestly... that's not true. because listening to you gives me so much more than a tutorial or a speedpaint. It gives me a feeling of how you work, no, of what kind of artist you are. And what kind of artist I am. It lets me hear your artistic voice - and resonate, and hear mine. And I will be eternally grateful for that.
Thank you, Adam. Thank you so, so much.
Your son's drawing is so adorable. Definitely says a lot. haha I love it! Thank you so much for all your content. Your videos have been such a blessing to me and for my artistic career/life. You're an art angel.
This is so true. I'm listening to you, taking it in, while painting a piece in Photoshop. Found myself slowing down, and giving more thought to each stroke and color, before putting stylus to tablet.
Its about time Bobby Chiu invited you to his weekly art talk. It would be superbly awesome!
Bobby + Adam could be like an eclipse: two big and nice forces of nature together ✨
its odd to think this video was 30 minutes while I felt that it was only 2 minutes, how time flies by when you're doing something you love
I can't express the feeling that I get every week when I see you video notifications pop up thank you so much Adam.
You just gifted my with the most pleasing painting session in my life. Thank you so much adam, from the bottom of my heart!
Thx for sharing all these with us. Youre prob one of the most inspiring people on this platform - i feel like ive grown so much the last couple of weeks and overcome a big roadblock. Your pep talks played a crucial role in that im pretty sure :3
Well I'm honored Luca :)
@@AdamDuffArt the feeling is mutual haha
I never get tired of your art or your talks. The message is one I needed to hear and this painting is like the house from Up in some darker universe and I'm living for it.
Dystopian Up 😉
Woah the last part, where you talk about how we think the things we think/want to share are 'yesterday's news' really resonated with me. And tempo is so crucial, I noticed a big difference in my approach and progress to drawing ( and painting) when I learned about it and slowed down. Thanks for the awesome video.
Really needed to hear all this. I usualy get caught up in a vortex of dispair while trying to do the simplest of things and failing awfully. After a moment I understand that maybe I was going to fast, not even thinking about what I was doing. THIS is why. Thank you very much this video.
Always love your videos Adam, thank you for being my personal therapist 😄, I'm struggling alot with everything so even just hearing you talk keeps my mind at ease, thank you.
This has to be one of your best wisdom gifts -if not THE best, and that's no easy choice here. It's not like one has to choose of course, it's just that while I was doing my animation workout, I had to pause and think "wow, I think I just unlocked a new path in my brain, I 've got to pay the man respect". Thank you so much again, Adam
Hi Adam. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I thought about telling you that the part here where you say that you hope that your videos don't inspire others to look at your art but to create their own has been successful. Whenever I feel stuck, or want to draw but don't know what, I put on your videos. They inspire me to look inwards and to slow down and help me focus. Thank you for making them. Some of my best work has been made with your voice in the background.
Thanks for continually sharing your experience! It helps us all.
i love listening to art talks in general, but i gotta say, i use this channel more as a mean of.. meditation?
there is something so soothing about the music, the soft way of speaking and just, the genuine feelings shared through these videos
This is so true. Something I am trying to break myself of again is rushing. I used to have to have a full time dead end job to make ends meet until I got my freelance going again. That only left me very few hours a week to work on my craft. I would rush. I needed to get more out quickly so I could get the audience to build my freelance up to get out of the full time job. Now I have all the time in the world and am getting myself back into taking my time with each work.
Thank you so much Andam. It's interesting how hard it is to not be influenced away from your art and self.
Your talks always seem to hit the spot of what I'm going through. I hope some day I'm able to thank you personally. Have a great week.
I need a five hour video of you just talking cause I swear to god these videos are so awesome to listen to while drawing! Thank you for all your wisdom! :)
Is gonna sound weird but I watch this video twice while I’m sketching. It’s given me relaxation with calm vibes... thanks so much for sharing this with us I appreciate that...💜
I resonate with how you talk about and think about things! Its something that I’d had really like, frowned upon and shamed by others around me, particularly family. I learned only recently that I am a highly sensitive person, aka HSP, which is a personality trait that is about having high Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Its not that the senses are stronger, but its more that theres less of a filter there, so its about Depth of processing and about Noticing more. Thats why, I think, I talk about things in a much deeper way - not better, just different, going into the nitty gritty and nuances/relations to other topics - which is a similarity I noticed in how you and I talk when explaining something. Its really nice to see that, since a big part of my recovery from my particular mental health situation is in finding my real Self, breaking away from a False Self, and it involves being present, thoughtful, and embracing your Self - including tempo, depth of thought, how you Are - and especially in recognizing that what you Are is a gift. Literally just Being in this world is a very, very positive influence. Notice how being just, together with someone, has such a nice feeling absent of any talking. Thats what kind of influence everyone has, and thats passive, thats innate. We’re all lovable, and we deserve the right to love our Self for who we are. No exceptions. Its difficult to meet up the conscious belief with the subconscious belief of this, which is why my recovery is largely centered on that, but it absolutely is possible. You can actually change your beliefs, and this is coming from someone who has had their brain developed to survive in a life-threatening scenario for my whole childhood, which i have had only 2 years distance from to be honest. Self-hate/shame is a survival tactic my younger self developed to survive, because being myself unreserved was genuinely dangerous back then, so my brain doesn’t work well in a normal world. But, it does change, physically. Therapy is really really essential to that process, but it’s possible. And its worth it to get to where you allow yourself to embrace yourself fully and freely, to really really love yourself, and to break the beliefs of hating/blaming yourself for not feeling okay, for not healing yet or faster, for having pain, for not being “productive enough.” Its really a sense of peace because its almost like a state of no obligation. No feeling of needing justification for Being. Its what my goal is, I dont want to come off as all together; currently I cannot drive safely, am unemployed living under the care of my dad as I undergo treatment, and struggle to get the dishes done and floor swept. Mental disabilities are disabilities, and we need to like, be easier on ourselves even if we don’t have disabilities, to the point where its a no obligation state, aside from what we need to literally survive. Otherwise, I think its a peace believing, or trying to believe, that “I don’t need to justify myself.” A sort of “I am.” versus “I am, if” set of states.
This is an example of what I originally started talking about lol, I have trouble cutting/concluding my thoughts/what Im saying, which is just because of who I am. Its problematic when it makes it difficult to communicate, but its not an issue with who I am, but rather something I need to keep in mind and thoughtfully control my actions in consideration with my nature and my goal/intent. I wish I put a bit more thought into what to say/where to cut it off, but that’s something to take for the next time I comment or talk, rather than eliminate myself and my speech. I got in that bad habit before, and it affected my health extremely poorly to where I developed a severe self-hate complex, so know that what we say to ourselves - or dont say - has a big effect on our health!! Anyways uhhhh thank you for your insight in this video!!!! I resonated with it and feel a lot better about my art, and life, process because of it, since I really can seem slow due to analyzing a lot and then executing in short bursts, a key part of highly sensitive disposition! Just like, learning to live, without judgement and shame.
In 2020 I spent the entire year trying to figure out a way for me to do art consistently. I learned a lot about how I work as a person and eventually I did find a really good schedule for myself. It resulted in what was the single most productive year of my life by a landslide. I made more art that year than the previous 5 years combined, but at the same time I still had several long periods of burnout where I made no art at all and it kept happening over and over.
You see this is a pattern I've struggled a lot with; I push myself to be more productive in a way that is detrimental to my productivity. I used to push myself to draw for 8+ hours a day because I needed to make up for the time wasted on burnout, which would only result in even more burnout soon thereafter.
This was the initial reason why I decided to spend 2020 figuring out a healthy and consistent schedule and it even worked for a while.
Eventually though it crumbled and I was left confused, why did I burnout? I thought I did everything the right way this time. The schedule works, I can feel a difference so what's the problem?
Fast forward to 2021 and I'm severely struggling with my art, I can't finish any of my work, I hate everything I make by the end of the process and it just keeps getting worse with every piece I attempt.
Then I stumble on this video and it all becomes so clear; Instead of pushing myself to draw for more hours a day, I've been pushing myself to pump out more and more work in the span of my schedule, I've been rushing my art. It all makes so much sense, why I still get burnt out, why I hate my work, why every piece I've made in the last 4 weeks seems to get worse and why I can't seem to finish anything. I haven't been giving my art the thoughtfulness, time and care it deserves because I'm afraid. Afraid that unless I hurry up I'll never be good enough.
Thank you for helping me reach this realization Adam, thank you for your videos. I feel like a big piece of the puzzle has fallen into place.
You just makes me realize that I am totally in stress on my new job. I have to breath more...THANK YOU.
🇵🇱🇵🇱polska bro. I was in Beksiński's museum and it's amazing! I'm proud.
honest, inspiring, and packed with knowledge. I couldn't click SUBSCRIBE fast enough. This is now my top channel.
18:27. David Lynch is a good artistic spirit animal. I never really thought of wanting to be a filmmaker but it doesn't matter, listening to him for a little while puts me back into a good headspace to create.
Thank you for sharing this message with the world. I hope it reaches a lot of artists. I know this isn't about me but here is my experience; I used to beat myself up for not being fast enough, especially because I was nearing the age of 30. A friend had thought me a tiny mad idea that if you haven't made it into the gaming industry by 30, you become irrelevant. And as I aged I became more frustrated as I set unrealistic goals (especially needing to be faster and comparing). Ironically having to become faster and faster actually paralyzed me from making art for the remaining 7 years of my 20ies. This video and the procrastination one are golden knowledge every artist should hear and take to heart. Thank you so much for your videos and your calm pace Adam. They, alongside of learning to love and accepting myself, have played an important part in accepting that I am 30 now and that I am still allowed to make my own art. And who knows, perhaps I will still make it in the industry sometime.
Stay strong! As someone who's also in their early 30's and also hoping to start an art career, I definitely understand this feeling of starting behind those who are much younger. Just stay the course and take the time you need to - you can make it.
I’m 30 as well and also feel I’m not drawing or learning fast enough. I tried to cram it all in a day, art and adulting. And now my health has failed me and now I can’t art like I used to be. I realize now the importance of taking it slow. In the process of trying to advance myself, In the end I held myself back. So yeah...It’s okay not to draw sometimes.
@@SteelTwilight @Yama Pishy Thank you both for the kind words. There is another video on Adams channel that had some solid words in there about taking the time you need; 'LUCIDPIXUL Art Podcast - ANTHONY JONES & ADAM DUFF'. I wish you the best 💕
So true!
When you become better it's not like you go faster from the start to the finish point in your painting, it's the path that actually becomes shorter, because you make fewer mistakes - you need to make fewer steps to get to the same goal, you increase the percentage of right decisions with your experience.
Sometimes the right decision is in your head, because you know what to do since you've studied and observed; sometimes the right decision is in your hand, because it had drawn it for throusands of times.
Speed is really just a byproduct of knowledge and experience, because you don't take as much time making mistakes.
I really love to listen to you, attentively, as I work.
And this video really hit me, so I had to take a break, stop in my tracks, think deeper, listening to you looking at myself in a different way.
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.
Thank you for your time.
Beksiński is my homie, I'm glad you know about him and how nice you talk about his work ❤️
It's funny to realize how i spent my time trying to get rid of everything i was doing right. And then your father-like voice turns me in the right direction. Thank you.
So many poltical drama and crap going on is freaking exhausting. But thankfully there's still light from diamonds and angels in this dark world. Thank you Adam!
art in all it's forms has it's own space and timeline. thank you for this. beautifully said and explained.
i must have been living under a rock not knowing moderndayjames, thank you for your recommendation adam
I always draw while listening to your videos.it' really helps me to concentrate on my drawings
Sir, I think you just changed my life for better, and I rarely am able to say this about anyone. thank you
Really good Duff family art in this one. I want to see Lucas redraw something of Adam's and talk about art.
This was like a brain massage , cheers!
Hey man, I've been struggling with finishing my work portfolio as I did bad in university. Thank you for being the soothing voice that calms me in this extremely anxious time for me.
i got the sudden and very real feeling halfway through this video that you were speaking directly to me, personally, through the screen. it almost brought me to tears and i very much needed to hear this advice. this is the first video ive seen from your channel and you've absolutely earned a regular listener. thank you.
this video helped me understand a lot of things, especially in terms of school actually which may be a bit surprising. but the reason behind this is how tests are framed. tests are often timed but I'm never anxious which was always confusing. I have friends who suffer from the limited time frame that is placed on tests and I've always tried helping them out, but never quite could. then this video comes along and helped me understand and I've been sending this not for the sake of any friends who are artists, but rather to my friends who struggle with timed tests or any sort of situation where time was of the essence. and for that, thank you so much
Wow, this video really changed my perspective not only about my art, but my life as a whole and the way I would like to go about it. I really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you. ❤️
One of the reasons I love your videos is because I play it while I'm drawing and gives me a nostalgic feeling from back when I was in Highschool: I'm drawing while the Teacher is explaining things, and of course, I could pay attention to that AND the drawing, but nothing else.
Ps: I'm surprised you mentioned Istebrak, I like her a lot too ^^
Very inspirational video again, can't wait to see you on Thursday!
eeyyy time to chill with adam as i do exercise drawings ive been super stressed out so thanks adam!! i hope u have a great day and everyone down here leaving nice comments i luv u and stay safe!!!
God, this is one of the very few advice videos I listened to so attentively. "It's not about the sped of your strokes, but precision" so on point. I've been looking for this. Thank you very much.
I like to draw or paint when I listen to you, and I always get the best results, I become much more self aware and calm, my mind just becomes quiet and I just concentrate in your words and my work.
Perfect timing, I'm doing a big project for the Riot LoL fanart contest. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this talk! I haven't really given much thought into pacing but your videos give me ideas to reflect on while creating. Here's to a good week ahead!
Cheers Adam for all the videos, all the way from England. I'm always listening them while I'm painting and they really do help.
Dude, I felt like I am listening to Bob Ross.
Great content and very relaxing while doing my illustration jobs. Keep it up!
my first drawing tablet is arriving today, i've been sketching casually for many years.
Your videos have been a great source of inspiration for me in the past; the philosophical approach you bring to art is incredibly refreshing.
Thank you.
You really deserve more subscribers man, you probably don't know it, but you have a really soothing voice to listen to when drawing/painting.
You are probably one of the best artist that I know of. And I want every other artist in this youtube comment section to know that they are amazing too in their own unique way.
And that they also should have an incredible day, I'll probably love your art as well, because everyone has their very own way of interpreting things, their very own art style and their very own personality.
At first I was more into wanting to draw anime but now I'm more inspired by you and your incredible art Adam.
And I hope you have an incredible week Adam, if you're reading this :)
(also, I apologise if anything is confusing in this text, english is not my first language and I also have dyslexia. But everyone have a nice day.)
Im always listening while I create. thank you Adam!
Wow!! Thank you for this, Adam! Came just in time. ♥♥♥
I have been fighting this for the past few months.
Another field where this philosophy of slowing down SHINES... Software Engineering. I write code and there is ALWAYS fast ways to do things. Little shortcuts, hacks, work arounds, etc. That will get the job done in < 2ish hours (or whatever). There is also the longer, more calculated, thoughtful route... Doing it the more thoughtful route TYPICALLY has led me to roughly the same time with a better product that is more complete, works properly, and doesn't cause issues later.
sometimes these videos make me want to cry, your voice is so soothing and you always tell me to be kind to myself
This is wonderful, thankyou. its so soothing to sit and draw and listen to you in the background. And so many things I needed to hear.
that drawing is so inspiring... omg
Thank you for your videos.
Thank you always for your insightful videos. I've learned this last few months the importance of slowing down in my art and it's really changed my perspective on how I approach my work. I'm definitely happier and more comfortable and less stressed. ❤️ Love to you and your family.
Thank you very much! Your channel and your video were a real discovery for me. These thoughts are very much reflected in me, literally to the point of tears sometimes. Thanks for the work you are doing, you help me to feel stronger, closer to myself. Appreciate it so much
When I went to college Karla Ortiz was in her 3rd year, we have the same group of friends, everyone said the same thing about her work "It's amazing" She exceled so fast and I think its because of her dedication to the craft. She took her time and with time she became more accurate and able to finish work faster.
So interesting I found your channel when I did. Almost feels like a sign lol.
Thank you for all these videos. Ive learned so much, not just art but also about myself.
Once again, thank you for being so open and sharing your thoughts with us. You are very much appreciated!
I keep forgetting im subscribed to you, and then every once in a while i come back and its exactly what i need to hear. thank you.
I swear, everytime I open your new video, it's always about something very relevant to me in that particular moment I listen to it. The topic of speed is especially frustrating to me as I realise now that I've been heavily influenced by speedpaint videos, the edited ones that are speed-up versions of the real drawing process. Because I have watched too many of them, I got a habit of trying to draw quickly - quick brush strokes, quick editing, etc. It's like I'm under impression that all those artists draw with the same speed shown in those videos even if I know it's not true, and it's now very hard of me to slow down and concentrate on being precise rather than quick - I always get afraid that I would become unprofessional because of that. And at the same time I see how rushed my drawings look because of that and how I could really concentrate on basics before trying to quiclky finish everything. Since past year I've started to try and draw slower and I'm actually getting somewhere, and your video provided me with a great boost of confidence. Thank you a lot for this talk!
I've been working on a comic since around August. Story, character design, setting, the entire world, getting bits and pieces of the first issue done as I build it out. At like 65% complete if I had to guess.
Everybody's first question: "When it is going to be done?" It's so frustrating.
Except a friend that makes short films and art, who asked when I started it.
I found owning your time useful in interpreting, too. During my study years, at first I thought it was all about the speed of thought, the speed of information, but when I focused on translating quickly, I ended up saying nonsense. So I've kinda let myself put that fear of the clock behind me, and I ended up improving my translations!
I think that a thing that's holding me back a lot when it comes to drawing is me being really into programming. Since in programming it's extremely easy to get the building blocks of what you want ready (the basic commands) and then lay them as you want to get the result that you want, whereas in drawing, i feel like i have to drill the fundamentals for so much before i can get them to be proper "building blocks" , that i have lost my interest in the process.
I HAVE been working through this rut of mine slowly so far, i don't know what sort of mindset i need to have so that i can continue and make it "click" for me. I have noticed that i can't get into any hobby of mine without having at least some form of outside influence to keep me going (in the case of music, it's my teacher, in the case of video games, its playing with my friends, etc) ... so i'll see if i can get a friend who's into it to draw with me.
Ahhh, cant wait to listen to this once I start drawing tomorrow morning! Your videos have been helping me pomodoro my way through my work and I appreciate it so much! ♡
I listened and thank you very kindly. I know that I've always been in the right tempo.
I loved that you mentioned sinix. His video about tempo is the first time I heard about this concept, and as you say, numerous artists have also talked about it. The best part is that everyone brings a slightly different voice and interpretation.
Beautiful painting!!!
thank you. from the bottom of my heart...