“The Art Career Choice Nobody Talks About” is that you can be your own art art business apart from a studio. You need to be able to present your work via a solid website and have the relevant experience to the kind of people who ask you questions or pay you for answers. You need to have a solid portfolio of great work that proves your credibility for whatever art business you want to start. Professional experience is a huge plus if you want to run your own art business. What you want to do as an artist has to matter deeply to you on a personal level. This specific video talks about his experience starting an art school and why that particular vision was so important and critical to him. You can build a living via and audience instead of via a select few directors. Your work as an artist is in your hands as long as you make something that matters more to someone else more than their money. (Whether that’s education, comics, animations, etc.) You’re welcome.
sergn b I definitely understand that. But I know also that some people want to absorb an action on an idea without being forced to commit to an hour of listening. The value in the length of the show may not be applicable to everyone, so it’s good if there’s written content to deliver the most important takeaways to someone who wants to invest their time elsewhere.
Nini《尼尼》 & The Martial Arts I listened to the whole thing. The topics he talks about are interesting discussions points don’t get me wrong. And a lot of people seem to enjoy it. But he’s basically rambling. He can make long relaxing discussion videos, but my boy needs to learn to hold the rambling a bit. Like he should watch some good Tedtalks or other videos with good speakers. Good speakers can talk for a long time about topics like this basically conveying the same messages but without rambling and keeping the audience in mind and engaged. These interesting discussion topics and his ideas are kinda being wasted by the rambling.This is just my personal opinion and criticism though. I’m happy for this guy he’s received such nice support in the comments. He’s a good artist and smart guy. I just feel like if he wants his messages to reach more people he could improve his speaking/storytelling skills. Again just my opinion.
I always wondered why people want to be famous... I honestly don't like getting much attention (despite being an artist) I want my work to be center of attention. and I know that I HAVE to improve a lot but without guidance... it's quite hard to know your way.
I think it relates back to survival in a sense. The greater our standing in our "community", the more community support we receive, which can improve ours and our family/friends chance of survival in hard times - at least, this would be the "evolutionary" reason for wanting to be famous.
In an interview Jim Carrey said fame is like walking on the Moon, you go up there but there is no gravity and air, so not a friendly environment you exist without struggle, but you can say you are on the Moon. (ruclips.net/video/yz0bjLk9rUo/видео.html , 9:15 -ish but worth listen the whole episode, I think is a good thing to listen other artists' perspective.)
Feldi The few famous people that I know personally, were shunned and not entitled to ANY form of acknowledgement, or existence. They pursued fame in the face of racial discrimination and bigotry, so that they could develop a voice powerful enough to inspire and empower humanity. Seeking fame merely for personal gain seems to be an exercise in futility.
I don't even do art; haven't really drawn since my teens and I'm in my late 40's now. But this was very interesting to listen to. In some ways to me it is reminiscent of something Alan Watts would talk about. Kind of looking behind the curtain of our core motivations and mechanisms.
Always the scenic route with you huh. Great talk as always, I resonate a lot with the topic. Thanks for being the inspiring voice for us who are wandering the less traveled path in search of something greater.
I count myself incredibly lucky to mature in this day and age, watching so many artists sharing their process and making a name for themselves on social media. I'm in my final year of a theatre course at uni, and I have a module called Creative Entrepreneurship, which boils down to "where do you want to be in five years time? Give us your plan on how to get there", and just like with visual artists, theatre makers have so many opportunities for freelance that we are taught about in this module. I get to graduate into a society where the options are endless, and the support for being a self-made artist (whether visual, theatrical, musical or otherwise) is immense. Thank you for spreading the inspiration!
This video hits home. For me it has been a long journey to make it as an artist, i got to take some side jobs while i'm still learning and applying art. This is so encouraging because it shows that this career is not "predefined" for everyone as it seems, it makes on every choice. Even the tiny ones like making a doodle. I Love the way you show us to rely on creativity, on what we want and gave us meaning to our lifes. Thanks Adam for your honest and warm thoughts
"Hey man wanna go grab dinner?" "Sorry I'm busy..." Yep I've said this due to being broke many many times... Desire leads to innovation, kids want money for toys or games... they start asking neighbors if they want their lawn mowed for 5$. Or they sell lemonade and rice krispies bars. I myself when I was 13 used to rent out my small TV to a friend of my brothers who had a security job at a hospital, he used it to play playstation games. I used that money to buy games, some I bought from him. Great video Adam, it perfectly highlights the importance of following your passion... even if that passion is not quite what you thought it was. For you that would be teaching, it seems it took you a while to discover that passion. But I'm glad you did, as I'm sure each and every one of your students are as well. A Truly great teacher can have a profound impact on your life!
You know what else leads to innovation? Hardship and poverty. I attribute my successes in life to "hitting rock bottom" - it's one of the only times in your life when you abandon your protective tendencies and take bigger bolder chances. And I have teachers in my own life to thank for being able to look in my eyes and believe in me without a blink of doubt.
@@AdamDuffArt This only makes me want to know more about your personal life, to know what you truly considered as "rock bottom." For me every time I think I have hit it, life finds a way to drop the bottom out from under me. It really has given me a new appreciation of the term "false Bottom."
It is so interesting how years later that a person can realize the kindness in the simple gesture to preserve a struggling 13 year old's dignity and optimism by renting a small t.v. that they could have bought themselves when they reach that age and position in life.
Your sense of timing is kinda scary... You've been bringing these videos up in the best moments (for my situation anyway!) in the past year. And these videos are very relatable not only to artists, but to entrepreneurs as well. Well Done, and thank you.
hey, thank you. Considering again what i love the most: telling stories through images. So, I've planned to start my webcomic i've been preparing and work on for almost 12 years of my life. Time to trust myself a bit more and let's get this done.
Excellent talk. This is very true and is something a lot of artists brush under the rug. Especially if someone asks what you do for a living and if you keep having to change title names because of taking numerous jobs, it can be annoying.
Ah wonderful timing on this one! As someone's whos experiencing years of frustration and been having bipolar financial ups and downs. im also faced with the same strong frustration, a type of frustration where I want to lash out on the world and make some kind of mark that'll give me some form of stability. Thank you very much for this video Adam, as someone who's in the middle of the a rut this video has bee incredibly inspiring and motivating to me to push my own personal artistic expression and try to create something that'll satisfy me creatively and hopefully both personally and financially. Thank you again Adam for being so honest with your experience and advice.
And although your bipolar lifestyle can be horribly difficult, it can also be a blessing - it can grant you passion and insight that most people will never experience. Use that passion - and channel it into your work and everything you create. Remember that you can fashion this lifestyle around YOUR life - rather than trying to fit into a world that has no space for the bipolar personality. And don't forget - all this difficulty today is going to make for the most memorable chapters in your autobiography when you're famous :)
@@AdamDuffArt Thank you for the kind words Adam! I have to say I was definitely feeling that burning passion even before watching this video, a part of me was thinking I was just being blind stubborn and that I should just conform as my family expects due to my years of failing. But after watching this video and to your kind words I'm definitely going to commit to this and will make it work! Thank you again Adam! These videos are precious gems to all artists out there.
I'm really glad I found this video. I graduated last year, and I'm still really struggling to get off the ground; but knowing that it's not easy for any artist, that I'm not the only one fighting to make my dreams be realized and make an impact with my art, it's really comforting. Thank you for posting this!
Greetings from an illustrator from Serbia. I must say, I really enjoy your content. I love the messages you send throughout these fantastic videos. And the way you do it, man... Rhythm, articulation, calmness... You deliver it so well. Keep up the good work.
Adam Duff LUCIDPIXUL ugh, I’m going through one of those plateaus right now. Got all I could out of a class. Now I’ve got to spend a period on self guided learning where I really make progress. Because I haven’t got time for both.
I'm 33, have been denied every job I've applied to. Nobody considers freelance work to be true experience. And now even self employment requires you to prove you've worked for the elite's pick and choose friends club to bring clientele. Guess I'll just die already.
I sat down and listen to the entire vidoe boy I never regret a moment of it. I commend you for taking your time and share this to us who need this advice👏👏👍. Imma share a litte of me, I recently had a dream of building my own studio and being the director of it. One that produces movie, talents bringing about people who don't see their gifts but to encourage them to have a better life one that pleases God. I'm 17 soon gonna be 18 this week but I'm willing to work for it :) thanks for listening 👍👋🏻😀
I do 3D sculpts, most of the time for fun, I use zbrush, for some reason its very therapeutic and enjoyable. Always wanted to learn how to draw but I dont have the time. Only 2 things make me wanna learn, watching Hayao Miyazaki drawing and listening to your stuff... keep safe and happy everyone.
Love the video! So fantastically inspirational. I've studied and become an engineer but I just want to be creative, both through artistry, acting, music, and storytelling. I've always been all over the place and never content to be just one thing. I've wondered so long how to go about matching that into a career, and this really feels like it will help me in finding *my* way to get there. Thank you so much!
It's things like these that I tend to wish to be better with my social media, even though I hate using them. I'm always jumping around and can't ever find a strong standing/community anywhere. Which makes it harder for me to want to start selling my art while I'm still in college. Really tough trying to get your foot in somewhere
MCbeccy89 use Instagram and just network with artists you like I just realized the value of networking about a year ago and I’m 33 plus the key to success or even fame is 1000 true fans that will buy your work say you do a shirt once a quarter for $20 a piece that’s 80,000 a year for 4 designs
Viktor_V/-\ughn* Da_Vaudville*_villaiN•• Yeah, that would be insanely nice. Though I’m not the greatest with networking and getting out there with others
This video couln't come in a better time. I'm working with the marketing team from a local business, and despite I love my coworkers, I can't stand the "corporate" crap. Before that, I was fired from a studio because it closed the doors. About that time I had just ideas from my own business, which I never developed because I procrastinated it. Now I'm doing it the right way. Preparing my portfolio, building my site and preparing myself to be professionaly independent. I can't agree more when you say that frustration is the final ingredient.
Same here - I dabbled in the corporate world as well and it was probably the most unsubstantial experience in my life, both physically and spiritually. But you need that garbage to help you truly appreciate the importance of things like - art :)
this is exactly what i needed to hear. i'm a last year art student, i have always had this feeling where i will get rejected by my college because of what i want to make. it's like my college said "just forget yourself for a moment, throw away your ego and follow the system" it was horribly depressing. i have been considering quitting college these past months and i found this video. still, it scares me because this is exactly what i want to hear. "is it really ok to follow what i want instead of following the system". and then again, i don't know how to explain to my parents about quitting college. it's just dillematic all the way around.
Thank you for your wonderful words of experience. I have had several doors slammed in my face and I started feeling this way a couple of years ago that I have to do my own thing and keep trying to do side things but also focus on my goal of getting my art out there and my graphic novel done. Again thank you I’m also a father of an autistic child and dying to be creative comes second to helping him. Some days are better than others where I can draw or paint but others I’ve fell asleep on my sketchbook canvas waking up in frustration. Again thank you
his talks have the same effect as when i had terrible day as a kid and before sleep my mother gave me a forehead kiss which made my day soo much better and made me sleep good. seriously love you man
I just have to say. This video came at the right time for me. I've been struggling finding work as a dance teacher and am facing some of the most difficult financial hardships I've ever faced. Fortunately, I've also studied visual art, and am still on the road to understanding the digital medium. So, while I'm still applying to teach at different studios', I'm also perfecting my digital art craft and really enjoying the journey. If nothing lucrative comes of it at least it's a healthy way for me to take my mind off the stresses of struggling. I appreciate you and your content so very much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
When you said you were upset about having spent so much time on thinking the studio route was the way to go, I related so much to it..you have an idea of how freaking infuriating it is to feel like you wasted so much time trying to force yourself into something that probably wasn’t a good fit. The best I can do now, as I come to terms with not having what “it” takes is to pick up the pieces, re-assess my trajectory, and make my own path, and it is so difficult to do…
Guys and gals, I moved to South Korea and used half my paycheck to have an illustrator I met at college to draw my ideas for this book. I am currently developing traction through my small and humble advertising campaigns. If you are willing to be your own sponsor, you too can fund your own art career.
This is an extremely inspiring story. I left the world of art entirely for many decades. Recently though, many events in my life have aligned to bring me back to my first love. I've been listening to your journey trying to find a common thread. I found it here near the end of your presentation.... I've gravitated to and have begun studying the courses of several artists/educators to rebuild to re-envision to re-imagine myself at an artist..... Mark Brunet, Walid Fegahli, Julius Hähkönen, and I plan to acquire some of Noah Bradley's study materials as well. My whole point here is simple. It's good to hear that my instincts are sound, my plan and timing are realistic and there may be opportunity to enhance the next stage of my journey when I reach that crossroads.
I feel like I am at a road block. I took some time off school to focus on a portfolio to apply to a private art college. But during that time I finished writing my comic and it had become a new passion of mine. I really want to dedicate my life towards telling stories. But I am wondering if it would be wiser to continue going to school to get a degree in art. So that someday I could work at a studio. Or go into teaching art.
And it's not that I dislike college. I just find it more engaging taking schoolism classes. And art classes at the community college I currently attend. Because it allows me to focus on things I want to learn.
Thunder Dumpling hmm, good that you are contemplating your option. Sounds like you really love the process of creating and that you are actually producing (not just pipe dreaming about it) says that you have what it takes to be self motivated and directed. How does that weigh against your desire for a lot of money and “regular” security? If you are confident and creative in getting your basic needs met then you can go on your independent way. If not then you should get yourself in the “usual” situation of haveing an employer provide for you. Also you may change your course at anytime. Good luck 🍀
The most important thing I learned in my art career is to tide the value of critiques and that even from non artists, as not everyone is an artist but everyone can be a critic but they will find the things you missed that’s for sure
Take the value of critiques for what hey are. Is someone opining or learning are they very experienced and offering sound advice. Ask the criticiser about their experience and find out if they actually know what they are talking about. BS is easy to filter out when you know how!!
This was awesome my man, really chill but real and true with some great insights. You are right there are all the opportunities right in front of you, hiding in plain sight many times, Thanks 👍
Hey Adam !, you tought me concept art and mate painting for one semester at CVM 5 or 6 years ago ! Love listening and learning from you even now ! Thanks for the videos !
Hi Adam i hope you do remember me from. I am that self taught artist Facebook. I am painting while listening to your inspiring talk. It is really helpful, keep it up.
Thank you for sharing. I think a certain level of experience and age plays a part in having the confidence to bet on yourself, regardless of how frustrated one gets. I also took the journey of being my own client, of being a designerpreneur. Still scary, still worried most days, working 7 days a week, but it's the right path for me.
It’s so inspirational to hear your art journey! I’m currently a freelance character artist and I fear hopping from gig to gig with no real stability in my pocket. I greatly love what I do and create, but inside I have a lot of passion projects I’m brainstorming. (RUclips hobby being one of them) its great to hear from another professional just how important these passionate pursuits are for the industry and the creative mind. Thank you!
I came across your channel for the first time today with this video. It's almost eerily appropriate as I am struggling and frustrated and had been coming to the realization recently to what I want to do and build towards as an artist. What your saying is resonating with the things I'm trying to figure out and short through. Thank you for sharing this.
I love you Adam, but 29:27 - 30:12 were lies. Steve Jobs knew better. He told stories that were useful for the image of his firm. People vary vastly in their capabilities. To achieve something that pushes the envelope in a STEM field, you need teams of humans that can do what most of us wouldn't be able to if we had a couple of lifetimes.
No, they are not lies. That is Engineering. The more you get involved in it, the more you'll: 1- Gain experience and intuition. 2- The better you get at researching at looking up things. Steve didn't say you can do everything alone, he said that those people are not smarter than you, they're just more experienced and had spent time working in the field more than you have (especially students WHO didn't even graduate yet) so don't be discouraged, don't think you can't do it. Because you CAN, it just takes A LOT of work, A LOT of time.
Violet I’m speaking more to the cost of college in the US in general. I’m not surprised the education in Sweden is excellent. Sweden is a thriving social democracy
Oh hell ya! Remember I teach students from EVERY corner of the globe, literally. And EVERYONE struggles - education is a GLOBAL issue, not just an american one. But the US is definitely one of the most overpriced educational systems - criminally so.
@@VyoIce 1. No one is talking about a specific industry, the topic was about higher education in general. 2. What experience do you have specifically with the US education system? I'm just curious, because you seem to have a certain opinion of it despite not living here.
The "only" issue are the high taxes, which obviously vary from country to country, but in mine it would very likely kill your business from the beginning.
I just spent the weekend with them actually - visited my friends in Ottawa at the horse farm :) - If only I shared their incredible knowledge of horses - they're tough to capture artistically
Adam Duff LUCIDPIXUL they really are a tough subject, I remember my first encounter with a George Stubbs painting in person and being blown away by the believability of his life size horses
When you roasted Dora by calling her a football shaped girl I started laughing my ass off 😂
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Oh wow! I did not know I needed this life lesson until now! I just moved to Canada and I’m pursuing my first job here as an artist. Amazing livestock and amazing video. Just discovered this channel and already subscribed!
I'm in tears, Adam....you've read the letter of my life story and i work for Ubisoft (great company to work for, no lie)....but still hadn't been able to land that "cushy" art gig or use all of my skills to the fullest....2019 FINALLY, made me fed up and frustrated enough to fearlessly launch my own venture as well.....
i found this channel and your content exxactly when i needed to, thank you so muuch for puutting so muuch efffort and insight into these videos, i cannot express how muuch i needed your channel and these coherent ideas i've been jaded and blinded to ffor too long. thank you and keep doing what youre doing
I’m an amateur artist. I recently passed high school, but I’m scared. Everyone I’ve met tells me to do something. Everyone tells me that I will do amazing things in collage. Everyone tells me to go to collage. But I’m scared, i came out of a charter school, they gave me easier work and as much as I hate to admit I cheated my way through my math classes because I literally can’t do math. I’ve tried for years, I was moved around a lot growing up and when I turned up into a certain high school at the start of my junior year with 4 credits they didn’t know what to do with me. I was bullied etc. the only thing I had was my art, it’s what kept me motivated. I had F’s in all my classes but art and writing. They told me they couldn’t take me after having me for two months, and told me to go to a charter. Everyone agreed everywhere I went that I was the best in art class, but now that I’ve graduated....I feel more terrified and alone then ever. No collage has excepted me, I’m scared to try, everything is so god damn expensive and all the things I want to do I can’t without going through core classes. Classes that I can barely get by in high school. And I’m required to finish them before I even try to do what I love. Everyone carried me so high in art all my life. But I don’t feel good enough, I think about collage almost everyday, and how everyone who said i was the best in art are all ahead of me in collage, I feel small, I feel like my back is against the wall. I’m scared to fail, I can’t pay for collage, I can’t do the required classes normally, and I’m crying at how I have to suffer because I wanted to be something. All the art mediums my teachers threw at me I aced, all the directions i did my own way and made something unique out of. I learned fast and it made me grow, but it also made me stressed. I don’t know what to do, I can’t do what I love without being forced to do the things I simply don’t understand. I feel broken and empty. I have no set path and after being put on a pedestal I fell to the floor before I could even try. I don’t know what I’m doing or where I’m going and my motivation has up and left. I don’t care about fame, I just want to be apart of something I love. But there is no direction in my art, I’m floating.
Despite having a similar situation than you and now have a Bachelors Degree in Art and Animation, but I work a desk job that's not related to art in any way, I'm not really sure what to tell you. I do freelance commission art on the side, but it's not really that "professional" and more to just D&D nerds wanting their characters drawn. But even that is daunting on my motivation at times and I feel lost that I don't have some grand art project to express myself. Something i have learned is that moments like these happen and sometimes you have to deal with what is "Required" to live in modern day society to do what you love. I need my desk job, I have student loans even still and the health insurance and job security is nice, but even with my lack of motivation, it still always feels great to know I have the art and my wife (who is also an artist) to come home to. Best thing I can say is to find a group of artists (facebook groups, discord groups, deviant art, whatever) that you can be close to and fuel each other. Don't be alone in your desire to do art and expand. Fill your life with enough positives that you can power your way through the negatives and remember the negatives aren't forever. I hoped this helped in some way
@@JB-bq5mt I don't have connections to artsy people or the ability to commission. I talk to d and d people but no one really ask me too, I want to be a concept artist, to be able to create characters and my specialty in creature design and too see them live on a screen or in a video game. I've always dreamed of seeing my art breathe and move, and even if it wasn't my design entirely(as the concept has to go through many people) I would love to have contributed to such an idea. I don't just want to draw I want It to help. And be useful to others. And I'm still not the best. I can draw monsters no prob. I can draw with emense detail. But for some reason drawing things such as humans is difficult. I can draw the body shapes and structure. But face, feet placement and poses I lack in. I really want to go to college and improve my media skills as an all around artist so can expand my style, because I want to try everything I can. I also want to work perspectives of poses and landscaping. My highschool never really taught me anything I didn't already know. I just don't know how I could do college, the classes before hand are scary enough. But Idk what the college would give me in my class. Would it be something I know, or something I actually need to practice
@@budlebubthebard301 The groups and other artists you have to seek out is what I was trying to say. But anyway, To be honest, from what I've seen, college (a good one at least) would give you connections and networking. Example, most of the people who started Adventure Time were all students that went to Cal Arts together... then some moved on to other projects like Steven Universe and OK KO and recruited people they knew. The degree or certification doesn't even matter that much as long as you can show the skill, and know people who can see value in that skill. Mostly I'm trying to say is to not fret about the non artistic related classes. Also any good school would have tutors in place to help you with those courses. If you really want to do this, if you really want to have that dream become reality, you need to fight through some of the hurdles and find ways over or around them. If you want it, you can do it.
I went through exactly this I must say def try to take just the classes you at like life drawing ad don’t focus on a degree but o learn ne things and grow as an artist let your back touch the wall if you must it will force the motivation out of you again
Thanks Adam, it is always really nice to hear that your future and destiny is always in your own hands! Good talk, helped me have a 5 times better monday!!
Bella Jenkins is your passion money or art? It doesn’t take as much money to live a good life as we have been lead to believe. If you have more time for contemplation of what’s really important TO YOU then you make better decisions for yourself and don’t waste time, money, energy. 75% of the crap we are told we need to be “successful “ is a bunch of bullshit.
Adam, thank you for live through it and give us the reality of being an artist as it. I wonder why no one told me this as I was studying. I think a part of it is it's a privilege to experience the shitty professional life of a working artist. Maybe life it about choosing the misery we can live with.
'Shapes' is a layer of abstraction beyond the truth. The truth of what is seen is seeing. If you see 'shapes' you don't see things as they are. If instead you see the seen in what is seen, Then you have bare perception of "the real'.
When for you, in the seen there is merely the seen, and there is no thing seen in what is seen, and there is no thing seeing what is seen. Then, you will be standing in the presence of non fabrication. Not fabricating objects and subjects, you dwell in unbinding.
I still gotta say, it's really not remotely easy to achieve even basic success in digital art. No matter which way you slice it. After 8 years of leveling up and getting more and more industry recognition, my income is the same now as it was 6 years ago. I'm finally giving up trying to be a concept artist as there's just too much competition and not enough jobs. And no, they don't want you to work remotely, they want you in-house. I regularly go to career fairs and talk to all the known companies in games/animation/film and none of them want freelancers. I get two emails a week from a big company in China that wants me to work for them. No freelance - in house. All the online courses cost a grand, and when does a freelancer on a high 4/low 5 figure income, with no way to afford health insurance, have a spare grand to spend on a course where you get no one-on-one time with the instructor. Then there's Brainstorm school where you get the best education for that grand, but you have to live in LA for 2.5 months at a cost of 2 grand per month! I just feel that too many people follow their 'passion' when doing art, but forget that a) there IS a chance you won't make it and b) is it really your passion to not see friends and family for ten years coz you're trying to keep up with the competition and still end up broke?
feel you, it took me till my thirties just to be doing an entry-level graphic design job. No studio experience in all that time, just some freelance gigs for people who want to do a start-up that hasn't happened. I'm just so disappointed in myself and ashamed all the time I can't even enjoy other aspects of life. I ended up living in Silicone Valley for this job too so %60 of my monthly income is rent and that's a full-time pay-check. UGH
@@unluckycloverfield4316 yeah it's harsh man. And I bet when you started, all you heard was how many opportunities there were out there? they don't talk about the, what, 70-80% of folk who either don't make it or are barely making it. And I say that because in life, you have to earn a living, you can't just put 10k hours into something, never see your friends and family and go: oh well, that didn't work out. We should really be discussing alternatives and finding out if there's a better way. Like putting that time into something that WILL give rewards. Coz in the end of the day, if you put in all that effort and it's not coming back in some kind of reward, but it's your passion, that soon turns sour.
yesterday i contact with old friend im about to graduate she is one year behide me in another collage so anyway i contact her and she already work on 2 company and about to go california for more work (she is 20 and im 21) and i just crumble so hard i dont have any work right now and my porfolio is a mess and yes i know this video more about cant afford better education or being stuck on shit jobs but hearing about your life at least calm me down a little so thank you for that i know that this career is risky from starts and im very behide but i will give a another shot since im already stuck here and hearing you talk about everyone can do something really motivated me so thank you and sorry for bad grammer
“The Art Career Choice Nobody Talks About” is that you can be your own art art business apart from a studio. You need to be able to present your work via a solid website and have the relevant experience to the kind of people who ask you questions or pay you for answers. You need to have a solid portfolio of great work that proves your credibility for whatever art business you want to start. Professional experience is a huge plus if you want to run your own art business. What you want to do as an artist has to matter deeply to you on a personal level. This specific video talks about his experience starting an art school and why that particular vision was so important and critical to him. You can build a living via and audience instead of via a select few directors. Your work as an artist is in your hands as long as you make something that matters more to someone else more than their money. (Whether that’s education, comics, animations, etc.) You’re welcome.
Thank you, just saved everyone 40 minutes.
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This is kinda flipant. There's value on the way he gets to the message even if the message itself can be condensed.
sergn b I definitely understand that. But I know also that some people want to absorb an action on an idea without being forced to commit to an hour of listening. The value in the length of the show may not be applicable to everyone, so it’s good if there’s written content to deliver the most important takeaways to someone who wants to invest their time elsewhere.
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Answer to title starts around 26:00
Space Bro god bless you
Thank you, i was screaming 'PICK UP THE PACE'
Take it from someone who knows......the answer is everything before. It would behoove anyone who sees this to listen to him completely.
Nini《尼尼》 & The Martial Arts I listened to the whole thing. The topics he talks about are interesting discussions points don’t get me wrong. And a lot of people seem to enjoy it. But he’s basically rambling. He can make long relaxing discussion videos, but my boy needs to learn to hold the rambling a bit. Like he should watch some good Tedtalks or other videos with good speakers. Good speakers can talk for a long time about topics like this basically conveying the same messages but without rambling and keeping the audience in mind and engaged. These interesting discussion topics and his ideas are kinda being wasted by the rambling.This is just my personal opinion and criticism though. I’m happy for this guy he’s received such nice support in the comments. He’s a good artist and smart guy. I just feel like if he wants his messages to reach more people he could improve his speaking/storytelling skills. Again just my opinion.
@@NikoleMcDonaldJonesSpooni its nice to know what hes talking about I'm a type that likes the spoiler and then will go back if i actually care
I always wondered why people want to be famous...
I honestly don't like getting much attention (despite being an artist)
I want my work to be center of attention.
and I know that I HAVE to improve a lot but without guidance... it's quite hard to know your way.
Quite relatable :D
I think it relates back to survival in a sense. The greater our standing in our "community", the more community support we receive, which can improve ours and our family/friends chance of survival in hard times - at least, this would be the "evolutionary" reason for wanting to be famous.
There's tons of books, and tutorials, you do have guidance. You just aren't searching for it
In an interview Jim Carrey said fame is like walking on the Moon, you go up there but there is no gravity and air, so not a friendly environment you exist without struggle, but you can say you are on the Moon. (ruclips.net/video/yz0bjLk9rUo/видео.html , 9:15 -ish but worth listen the whole episode, I think is a good thing to listen other artists' perspective.)
Feldi The few famous people that I know personally, were shunned and not entitled to ANY form of acknowledgement, or existence. They pursued fame in the face of racial discrimination and bigotry, so that they could develop a voice powerful enough to inspire and empower humanity. Seeking fame merely for personal gain seems to be an exercise in futility.
I don't even do art; haven't really drawn since my teens and I'm in my late 40's now. But this was very interesting to listen to. In some ways to me it is reminiscent of something Alan Watts would talk about. Kind of looking behind the curtain of our core motivations and mechanisms.
I got a pretty Alan Watts-vibe myself.
Always the scenic route with you huh. Great talk as always, I resonate a lot with the topic. Thanks for being the inspiring voice for us who are wandering the less traveled path in search of something greater.
The pleasure was all mine Jordan, thank you :)
I count myself incredibly lucky to mature in this day and age, watching so many artists sharing their process and making a name for themselves on social media. I'm in my final year of a theatre course at uni, and I have a module called Creative Entrepreneurship, which boils down to "where do you want to be in five years time? Give us your plan on how to get there", and just like with visual artists, theatre makers have so many opportunities for freelance that we are taught about in this module. I get to graduate into a society where the options are endless, and the support for being a self-made artist (whether visual, theatrical, musical or otherwise) is immense. Thank you for spreading the inspiration!
This video hits home. For me it has been a long journey to make it as an artist, i got to take some side jobs while i'm still learning and applying art. This is so encouraging because it shows that this career is not "predefined" for everyone as it seems, it makes on every choice. Even the tiny ones like making a doodle.
I Love the way you show us to rely on creativity, on what we want and gave us meaning to our lifes.
Thanks Adam for your honest and warm thoughts
This has a very... classy feel to it. The music especially. It’s very relaxing. Thanks.
im listening to this while practicing my linework and it really is
"Hey man wanna go grab dinner?" "Sorry I'm busy..." Yep I've said this due to being broke many many times...
Desire leads to innovation, kids want money for toys or games... they start asking neighbors if they want their lawn mowed for 5$. Or they sell lemonade and rice krispies bars.
I myself when I was 13 used to rent out my small TV to a friend of my brothers who had a security job at a hospital, he used it to play playstation games. I used that money to buy games, some I bought from him.
Great video Adam, it perfectly highlights the importance of following your passion... even if that passion is not quite what you thought it was. For you that would be teaching, it seems it took you a while to discover that passion. But I'm glad you did, as I'm sure each and every one of your students are as well. A Truly great teacher can have a profound impact on your life!
You know what else leads to innovation? Hardship and poverty. I attribute my successes in life to "hitting rock bottom" - it's one of the only times in your life when you abandon your protective tendencies and take bigger bolder chances. And I have teachers in my own life to thank for being able to look in my eyes and believe in me without a blink of doubt.
@@AdamDuffArt This only makes me want to know more about your personal life, to know what you truly considered as "rock bottom." For me every time I think I have hit it, life finds a way to drop the bottom out from under me. It really has given me a new appreciation of the term "false Bottom."
It is so interesting how years later that a person can realize the kindness in the simple gesture to preserve a struggling 13 year old's dignity and optimism by renting a small t.v. that they could have bought themselves when they reach that age and position in life.
As someone who just this year gathered the courage to tackle an art career, this video is really inspirational
how is it goin? its been 2 years now, i get lost from time to time but gotta keep on going gotta do what the heart says
@@Oliver-qd4ee still not able to make a living out of it, but I am making money, which I couldn't say two years ago
Your sense of timing is kinda scary...
You've been bringing these videos up in the best moments (for my situation anyway!) in the past year.
And these videos are very relatable not only to artists, but to entrepreneurs as well.
Well Done, and thank you.
Awh Vincent, thank you :) that really means the world to me. And I'm sure a lot of the relatability is due to its commonality!
hey, thank you. Considering again what i love the most: telling stories through images. So, I've planned to start my webcomic i've been preparing and work on for almost 12 years of my life. Time to trust myself a bit more and let's get this done.
Your parkour videos are satisfying to watch. Especially the Au Revoir one.
@@aves8964 oh! Thank you so much! I didnt expect that! 🙌
Excellent talk. This is very true and is something a lot of artists brush under the rug. Especially if someone asks what you do for a living and if you keep having to change title names because of taking numerous jobs, it can be annoying.
Ah wonderful timing on this one! As someone's whos experiencing years of frustration and been having bipolar financial ups and downs. im also faced with the same strong frustration, a type of frustration where I want to lash out on the world and make some kind of mark that'll give me some form of stability.
Thank you very much for this video Adam, as someone who's in the middle of the a rut this video has bee incredibly inspiring and motivating to me to push my own personal artistic expression and try to create something that'll satisfy me creatively and hopefully both personally and financially.
Thank you again Adam for being so honest with your experience and advice.
And although your bipolar lifestyle can be horribly difficult, it can also be a blessing - it can grant you passion and insight that most people will never experience. Use that passion - and channel it into your work and everything you create. Remember that you can fashion this lifestyle around YOUR life - rather than trying to fit into a world that has no space for the bipolar personality. And don't forget - all this difficulty today is going to make for the most memorable chapters in your autobiography when you're famous :)
@@AdamDuffArt Thank you for the kind words Adam! I have to say I was definitely feeling that burning passion even before watching this video, a part of me was thinking I was just being blind stubborn and that I should just conform as my family expects due to my years of failing.
But after watching this video and to your kind words I'm definitely going to commit to this and will make it work!
Thank you again Adam! These videos are precious gems to all artists out there.
I'm really glad I found this video. I graduated last year, and I'm still really struggling to get off the ground; but knowing that it's not easy for any artist, that I'm not the only one fighting to make my dreams be realized and make an impact with my art, it's really comforting. Thank you for posting this!
This was one of the most depressing but also inspiring talks I've ever heard. I am glad RUclips recommended it to me.
So.... how much would it cost me to hire Adam to paint me some Dora the explorer comission?
Greetings from an illustrator from Serbia. I must say, I really enjoy your content. I love the messages you send throughout these fantastic videos. And the way you do it, man... Rhythm, articulation, calmness... You deliver it so well. Keep up the good work.
,”Experience” is the highest, most unreachable luxury someone like me could ever dream, but never have.
And as they say - the better you get, the more you realize you need to improve lol
Adam Duff LUCIDPIXUL ugh, I’m going through one of those plateaus right now. Got all I could out of a class. Now I’ve got to spend a period on self guided learning where I really make progress. Because I haven’t got time for both.
I'm 33, have been denied every job I've applied to. Nobody considers freelance work to be true experience. And now even self employment requires you to prove you've worked for the elite's pick and choose friends club to bring clientele.
Guess I'll just die already.
@@Stroggoii you are not alone bro, same here
@@Stroggoii what field?
I sat down and listen to the entire vidoe boy I never regret a moment of it. I commend you for taking your time and share this to us who need this advice👏👏👍. Imma share a litte of me, I recently had a dream of building my own studio and being the director of it. One that produces movie, talents bringing about people who don't see their gifts but to encourage them to have a better life one that pleases God. I'm 17 soon gonna be 18 this week but I'm willing to work for it :) thanks for listening 👍👋🏻😀
That sounds like a great dream. Good luck in your future pursuits!
ooooh i have a similar dream like yours!! and were probably the same age now!
I do 3D sculpts, most of the time for fun, I use zbrush, for some reason its very therapeutic and enjoyable. Always wanted to learn how to draw but I dont have the time. Only 2 things make me wanna learn, watching Hayao Miyazaki drawing and listening to your stuff... keep safe and happy everyone.
8:40 "& I can't stand drawing that football headed girl" lol
🤣
Love the video! So fantastically inspirational. I've studied and become an engineer but I just want to be creative, both through artistry, acting, music, and storytelling. I've always been all over the place and never content to be just one thing. I've wondered so long how to go about matching that into a career, and this really feels like it will help me in finding *my* way to get there. Thank you so much!
You're one of very few artists I can watch for 40 min + :)
It's things like these that I tend to wish to be better with my social media, even though I hate using them. I'm always jumping around and can't ever find a strong standing/community anywhere. Which makes it harder for me to want to start selling my art while I'm still in college. Really tough trying to get your foot in somewhere
MCbeccy89 use Instagram and just network with artists you like I just realized the value of networking about a year ago and I’m 33 plus the key to success or even fame is 1000 true fans that will buy your work say you do a shirt once a quarter for $20 a piece that’s 80,000 a year for 4 designs
Viktor_V/-\ughn* Da_Vaudville*_villaiN•• Yeah, that would be insanely nice. Though I’m not the greatest with networking and getting out there with others
This was exactly the thing I needed... not just with my art, but in life as well. Thank you so much
This video couln't come in a better time.
I'm working with the marketing team from a local business, and despite I love my coworkers, I can't stand the "corporate" crap. Before that, I was fired from a studio because it closed the doors. About that time I had just ideas from my own business, which I never developed because I procrastinated it. Now I'm doing it the right way. Preparing my portfolio, building my site and preparing myself to be professionaly independent.
I can't agree more when you say that frustration is the final ingredient.
Same here - I dabbled in the corporate world as well and it was probably the most unsubstantial experience in my life, both physically and spiritually. But you need that garbage to help you truly appreciate the importance of things like - art :)
Seems like all the gratitude has already been expressed in the comments, but ALSO nice work! love how you shaded the horses and the plants especially
lol, it's always the things that took the LEAST amount of time to render that get the most credit (but thankfully so!) - thank you Vivien :)
this is exactly what i needed to hear. i'm a last year art student, i have always had this feeling where i will get rejected by my college because of what i want to make. it's like my college said "just forget yourself for a moment, throw away your ego and follow the system" it was horribly depressing. i have been considering quitting college these past months and i found this video.
still, it scares me because this is exactly what i want to hear. "is it really ok to follow what i want instead of following the system". and then again, i don't know how to explain to my parents about quitting college. it's just dillematic all the way around.
Thank you for your wonderful words of experience. I have had several doors slammed in my face and I started feeling this way a couple of years ago that I have to do my own thing and keep trying to do side things but also focus on my goal of getting my art out there and my graphic novel done. Again thank you I’m also a father of an autistic child and dying to be creative comes second to helping him. Some days are better than others where I can draw or paint but others I’ve fell asleep on my sketchbook canvas waking up in frustration. Again thank you
his talks have the same effect as when i had terrible day as a kid and before sleep my mother gave me a forehead kiss which made my day soo much better and made me sleep good. seriously love you man
I just have to say. This video came at the right time for me. I've been struggling finding work as a dance teacher and am facing some of the most difficult financial hardships I've ever faced. Fortunately, I've also studied visual art, and am still on the road to understanding the digital medium. So, while I'm still applying to teach at different studios', I'm also perfecting my digital art craft and really enjoying the journey. If nothing lucrative comes of it at least it's a healthy way for me to take my mind off the stresses of struggling. I appreciate you and your content so very much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
When you said you were upset about having spent so much time on thinking the studio route was the way to go, I related so much to it..you have an idea of how freaking infuriating it is to feel like you wasted so much time trying to force yourself into something that probably wasn’t a good fit. The best I can do now, as I come to terms with not having what “it” takes is to pick up the pieces, re-assess my trajectory, and make my own path, and it is so difficult to do…
Guys and gals, I moved to South Korea and used half my paycheck to have an illustrator I met at college to draw my ideas for this book.
I am currently developing traction through my small and humble advertising campaigns.
If you are willing to be your own sponsor, you too can fund your own art career.
This is an extremely inspiring story. I left the world of art entirely for many decades. Recently though, many events in my life have aligned to bring me back to my first love. I've been listening to your journey trying to find a common thread. I found it here near the end of your presentation.... I've gravitated to and have begun studying the courses of several artists/educators to rebuild to re-envision to re-imagine myself at an artist..... Mark Brunet, Walid Fegahli, Julius Hähkönen, and I plan to acquire some of Noah Bradley's study materials as well. My whole point here is simple. It's good to hear that my instincts are sound, my plan and timing are realistic and there may be opportunity to enhance the next stage of my journey when I reach that crossroads.
Thanks man, this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. There are no coincidences.
I feel like I am at a road block. I took some time off school to focus on a portfolio to apply to a private art college. But during that time I finished writing my comic and it had become a new passion of mine. I really want to dedicate my life towards telling stories. But I am wondering if it would be wiser to continue going to school to get a degree in art. So that someday I could work at a studio. Or go into teaching art.
And it's not that I dislike college. I just find it more engaging taking schoolism classes. And art classes at the community college I currently attend. Because it allows me to focus on things I want to learn.
Thunder Dumpling hmm, good that you are contemplating your option. Sounds like you really love the process of creating and that you are actually producing (not just pipe dreaming about it) says that you have what it takes to be self motivated and directed. How does that weigh against your desire for a lot of money and “regular” security? If you are confident and creative in getting your basic needs met then you can go on your independent way. If not then you should get yourself in the “usual” situation of haveing an employer provide for you. Also you may change your course at anytime. Good luck 🍀
I loved the talk. Now I know even more that If It is impossible to do what I want to achieve, I'm gonna fail trying.
This is one of the most inspirational videos ive ever seen. Big respect man and thnx for changing my life
The most important thing I learned in my art career is to tide the value of critiques and that even from non artists, as not everyone is an artist but everyone can be a critic but they will find the things you missed that’s for sure
Take the value of critiques for what hey are. Is someone opining or learning are they very experienced and offering sound advice. Ask the criticiser about their experience and find out if they actually know what they are talking about. BS is easy to filter out when you know how!!
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I'm so lucky to have you , I watch all your videos, they inspire me and help me not to give up in art.
With each video this is becoming more and more my favorite channel. You hit on so many very real, very relevant points. Thank you.
This was awesome my man, really chill but real and true with some great insights. You are right there are all the opportunities right in front of you, hiding in plain sight many times, Thanks 👍
Hey Adam !, you tought me concept art and mate painting for one semester at CVM 5 or 6 years ago ! Love listening and learning from you even now ! Thanks for the videos !
Hi Adam i hope you do remember me from. I am that self taught artist Facebook. I am painting while listening to your inspiring talk. It is really helpful, keep it up.
Adamn you've got an incredible energy and an amazing way of motivating others , thank you and god bless you
I really needed to hear this, keep creating amazing art Adam :) You're very wise :) May the force be with you...
Thank you for sharing. I think a certain level of experience and age plays a part in having the confidence to bet on yourself, regardless of how frustrated one gets. I also took the journey of being my own client, of being a designerpreneur. Still scary, still worried most days, working 7 days a week, but it's the right path for me.
Thanks Adam. Same wavelength. Good talk.
It’s so inspirational to hear your art journey! I’m currently a freelance character artist and I fear hopping from gig to gig with no real stability in my pocket. I greatly love what I do and create, but inside I have a lot of passion projects I’m brainstorming. (RUclips hobby being one of them) its great to hear from another professional just how important these passionate pursuits are for the industry and the creative mind. Thank you!
I really enjoyed your time. It made me realize the communities I have and don't have. Thank you. For the work you do and the beauty you create.
your voice is so soothing...
I came across your channel for the first time today with this video. It's almost eerily appropriate as I am struggling and frustrated and had been coming to the realization recently to what I want to do and build towards as an artist. What your saying is resonating with the things I'm trying to figure out and short through. Thank you for sharing this.
I love you Adam, but 29:27 - 30:12 were lies. Steve Jobs knew better. He told stories that were useful for the image of his firm. People vary vastly in their capabilities. To achieve something that pushes the envelope in a STEM field, you need teams of humans that can do what most of us wouldn't be able to if we had a couple of lifetimes.
No, they are not lies. That is Engineering. The more you get involved in it, the more you'll:
1- Gain experience and intuition.
2- The better you get at researching at looking up things.
Steve didn't say you can do everything alone, he said that those people are not smarter than you, they're just more experienced and had spent time working in the field more than you have (especially students WHO didn't even graduate yet) so don't be discouraged, don't think you can't do it. Because you CAN, it just takes A LOT of work, A LOT of time.
nice real talk Adam as always.
In all seriousness it’s nice to hear a Canadian acknowledging the sorry state of higher ed here in the US
Violet I’m speaking more to the cost of college in the US in general. I’m not surprised the education in Sweden is excellent. Sweden is a thriving social democracy
Oh hell ya! Remember I teach students from EVERY corner of the globe, literally. And EVERYONE struggles - education is a GLOBAL issue, not just an american one. But the US is definitely one of the most overpriced educational systems - criminally so.
Adam Duff LUCIDPIXUL yes. It’s just nice to hear more international people speak out on this issue
@@VyoIce 1. No one is talking about a specific industry, the topic was about higher education in general. 2. What experience do you have specifically with the US education system? I'm just curious, because you seem to have a certain opinion of it despite not living here.
I'm thankful that I've found this channel. What an valuable talk!
The "only" issue are the high taxes, which obviously vary from country to country, but in mine it would very likely kill your business from the beginning.
am I the only one that's really interested in what he has to say but the music makes me fall asleep
I know this is totally unrelated but you remind me of Ben Harmon from American Horror story A LOT! The resemblance is uncanny.
You’ve painted the horses with such sensitivity. It’s really obvious you’ve spent time around them before
I just spent the weekend with them actually - visited my friends in Ottawa at the horse farm :) - If only I shared their incredible knowledge of horses - they're tough to capture artistically
Adam Duff LUCIDPIXUL they really are a tough subject, I remember my first encounter with a George Stubbs painting in person and being blown away by the believability of his life size horses
When you roasted Dora by calling her a football shaped girl I started laughing my ass off 😂
Oh wow! I did not know I needed this life lesson until now! I just moved to Canada and I’m pursuing my first job here as an artist. Amazing livestock and amazing video. Just discovered this channel and already subscribed!
I'm in tears, Adam....you've read the letter of my life story and i work for Ubisoft (great company to work for, no lie)....but still hadn't been able to land that "cushy" art gig or use all of my skills to the fullest....2019 FINALLY, made me fed up and frustrated enough to fearlessly launch my own venture as well.....
@@TheScreamKween YupYup....they're good ppl.
You've achieved your goal - I'm feeling more confident now :D -- although I'm just started with fundamentals :)) - all the best Adam!
i found this channel and your content exxactly when i needed to, thank you so muuch for puutting so muuch efffort and insight into these videos, i cannot express how muuch i needed your channel and these coherent ideas i've been jaded and blinded to ffor too long.
thank you and keep doing what youre doing
Its your videos Adam; that gives weird and unorthodox artists like me, a shred of hope. I really appreciate it!
I’m an amateur artist. I recently passed high school, but I’m scared. Everyone I’ve met tells me to do something. Everyone tells me that I will do amazing things in collage. Everyone tells me to go to collage. But I’m scared, i came out of a charter school, they gave me easier work and as much as I hate to admit I cheated my way through my math classes because I literally can’t do math. I’ve tried for years, I was moved around a lot growing up and when I turned up into a certain high school at the start of my junior year with 4 credits they didn’t know what to do with me. I was bullied etc. the only thing I had was my art, it’s what kept me motivated. I had F’s in all my classes but art and writing. They told me they couldn’t take me after having me for two months, and told me to go to a charter. Everyone agreed everywhere I went that I was the best in art class, but now that I’ve graduated....I feel more terrified and alone then ever. No collage has excepted me, I’m scared to try, everything is so god damn expensive and all the things I want to do I can’t without going through core classes. Classes that I can barely get by in high school. And I’m required to finish them before I even try to do what I love. Everyone carried me so high in art all my life. But I don’t feel good enough, I think about collage almost everyday, and how everyone who said i was the best in art are all ahead of me in collage, I feel small, I feel like my back is against the wall. I’m scared to fail, I can’t pay for collage, I can’t do the required classes normally, and I’m crying at how I have to suffer because I wanted to be something. All the art mediums my teachers threw at me I aced, all the directions i did my own way and made something unique out of. I learned fast and it made me grow, but it also made me stressed. I don’t know what to do, I can’t do what I love without being forced to do the things I simply don’t understand. I feel broken and empty. I have no set path and after being put on a pedestal I fell to the floor before I could even try. I don’t know what I’m doing or where I’m going and my motivation has up and left. I don’t care about fame, I just want to be apart of something I love. But there is no direction in my art, I’m floating.
Despite having a similar situation than you and now have a Bachelors Degree in Art and Animation, but I work a desk job that's not related to art in any way, I'm not really sure what to tell you. I do freelance commission art on the side, but it's not really that "professional" and more to just D&D nerds wanting their characters drawn. But even that is daunting on my motivation at times and I feel lost that I don't have some grand art project to express myself. Something i have learned is that moments like these happen and sometimes you have to deal with what is "Required" to live in modern day society to do what you love. I need my desk job, I have student loans even still and the health insurance and job security is nice, but even with my lack of motivation, it still always feels great to know I have the art and my wife (who is also an artist) to come home to. Best thing I can say is to find a group of artists (facebook groups, discord groups, deviant art, whatever) that you can be close to and fuel each other. Don't be alone in your desire to do art and expand. Fill your life with enough positives that you can power your way through the negatives and remember the negatives aren't forever. I hoped this helped in some way
@@JB-bq5mt I don't have connections to artsy people or the ability to commission. I talk to d and d people but no one really ask me too, I want to be a concept artist, to be able to create characters and my specialty in creature design and too see them live on a screen or in a video game. I've always dreamed of seeing my art breathe and move, and even if it wasn't my design entirely(as the concept has to go through many people) I would love to have contributed to such an idea. I don't just want to draw I want It to help. And be useful to others. And I'm still not the best. I can draw monsters no prob. I can draw with emense detail. But for some reason drawing things such as humans is difficult. I can draw the body shapes and structure. But face, feet placement and poses I lack in. I really want to go to college and improve my media skills as an all around artist so can expand my style, because I want to try everything I can. I also want to work perspectives of poses and landscaping. My highschool never really taught me anything I didn't already know. I just don't know how I could do college, the classes before hand are scary enough. But Idk what the college would give me in my class. Would it be something I know, or something I actually need to practice
@@budlebubthebard301 The groups and other artists you have to seek out is what I was trying to say. But anyway, To be honest, from what I've seen, college (a good one at least) would give you connections and networking. Example, most of the people who started Adventure Time were all students that went to Cal Arts together... then some moved on to other projects like Steven Universe and OK KO and recruited people they knew. The degree or certification doesn't even matter that much as long as you can show the skill, and know people who can see value in that skill. Mostly I'm trying to say is to not fret about the non artistic related classes. Also any good school would have tutors in place to help you with those courses. If you really want to do this, if you really want to have that dream become reality, you need to fight through some of the hurdles and find ways over or around them. If you want it, you can do it.
I went through exactly this I must say def try to take just the classes you at like life drawing ad don’t focus on a degree but o learn ne things and grow as an artist let your back touch the wall if you must it will force the motivation out of you again
Thanks Adam, it is always really nice to hear that your future and destiny is always in your own hands! Good talk, helped me have a 5 times better monday!!
Thank you so much! I really needed to hear this 💕
I can't tell how much I appreciate your videos, Adam. It's really therapeutic
30:43 "I don't think you understand... all I *have* are rotten apples."
everything is shapes... i learned that through the annoying Adobe Illustrator homeworks i got from college
Thanks for sharing. I always appreciate your advice. Helps me take a step back from my frustrations and look at them with some added perspective.
the voice is bit low
Yeah, and I accidentally had the wrong pop filter on the mic - sorry it the plosives are a little annoying :/
Wow I found this depressing :< ah gosh being an artist is hard
Bella Jenkins is your passion money or art? It doesn’t take as much money to live a good life as we have been lead to believe. If you have more time for contemplation of what’s really important TO YOU then you make better decisions for yourself and don’t waste time, money, energy. 75% of the crap we are told we need to be “successful “ is a bunch of bullshit.
@@elsagrace3893 in some countries, yes.
your art is so gorgeous!
Your videos are like an amazing creepypasta reading without the horror.
When the message really hit home is when you said montreal because that where i am.
Answer to title starts around 26:00.
My answer to the question is: We live in a great time
I really agree - so long as you ignore politicians :)
Adam, thank you for live through it and give us the reality of being an artist as it. I wonder why no one told me this as I was studying. I think a part of it is it's a privilege to experience the shitty professional life of a working artist. Maybe life it about choosing the misery we can live with.
Thanks for making this. Kinda hits home for me right now.
Adam whoever produced your intro did a great job.
What's With the thumbs down? This was extremely inspirational, so is the painting :)
Clickbait. Gotta rake in those views somehow, but when the title has very little to do with the topic it's gonna tick people off.
Me included :P
man, ive only seen two of your videos and theyve both yitten me into existential crises but in a good way lol
Thank you, Adam. I really appreciate your words.
'Shapes' is a layer of abstraction beyond the truth. The truth of what is seen is seeing. If you see 'shapes' you don't see things as they are. If instead you see the seen in what is seen, Then you have bare perception of "the real'.
When for you, in the seen there is merely the seen, and there is no thing seen in what is seen, and there is no thing seeing what is seen. Then, you will be standing in the presence of non fabrication. Not fabricating objects and subjects, you dwell in unbinding.
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Aw, you are to sweet, thank you :)
Very helpful thanks Adam you're a great teacher for sure
This was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing....I can relate to this 100%
This video made me very hopeful and happy.
Thank you. :)
Thank you Adam :)
you always get it right where it needs to be, i want to be able to express like you in the future
This one hit hard
Listened to the whole thing. Feeling very inspired.
I still gotta say, it's really not remotely easy to achieve even basic success in digital art. No matter which way you slice it.
After 8 years of leveling up and getting more and more industry recognition, my income is the same now as it was 6 years ago. I'm finally giving up trying to be a concept artist as there's just too much competition and not enough jobs. And no, they don't want you to work remotely, they want you in-house. I regularly go to career fairs and talk to all the known companies in games/animation/film and none of them want freelancers. I get two emails a week from a big company in China that wants me to work for them. No freelance - in house.
All the online courses cost a grand, and when does a freelancer on a high 4/low 5 figure income, with no way to afford health insurance, have a spare grand to spend on a course where you get no one-on-one time with the instructor. Then there's Brainstorm school where you get the best education for that grand, but you have to live in LA for 2.5 months at a cost of 2 grand per month!
I just feel that too many people follow their 'passion' when doing art, but forget that a) there IS a chance you won't make it and b) is it really your passion to not see friends and family for ten years coz you're trying to keep up with the competition and still end up broke?
wonderland78 mmmm, your passion is to make more money. Art is not your priority.
feel you, it took me till my thirties just to be doing an entry-level graphic design job. No studio experience in all that time, just some freelance gigs for people who want to do a start-up that hasn't happened. I'm just so disappointed in myself and ashamed all the time I can't even enjoy other aspects of life. I ended up living in Silicone Valley for this job too so %60 of my monthly income is rent and that's a full-time pay-check. UGH
@@elsagrace3893 ha, I assume that's sarcasm. If so, could do with an emoji.
@@unluckycloverfield4316 yeah it's harsh man. And I bet when you started, all you heard was how many opportunities there were out there? they don't talk about the, what, 70-80% of folk who either don't make it or are barely making it. And I say that because in life, you have to earn a living, you can't just put 10k hours into something, never see your friends and family and go: oh well, that didn't work out. We should really be discussing alternatives and finding out if there's a better way. Like putting that time into something that WILL give rewards. Coz in the end of the day, if you put in all that effort and it's not coming back in some kind of reward, but it's your passion, that soon turns sour.
@@elsagrace3893 Grow up. You can be an artist and still care about having financial stability.
yesterday i contact with old friend im about to graduate she is one year behide me in another collage so anyway i contact her and she already work on 2 company and about to go california for more work (she is 20 and im 21) and i just crumble so hard i dont have any work right now and my porfolio is a mess and yes i know this video more about cant afford better education or being stuck on shit jobs but hearing about your life at least calm me down a little so thank you for that i know that this career is risky from starts and im very behide but i will give a another shot since im already stuck here and hearing you talk about everyone can do something really motivated me so thank you and sorry for bad grammer
Awesome video bro ! I love it so much ^^
Thank you Adam! This was valuable!