I’m so glad seeing more artists discussing art in terms of something more than making cool pics, building an art business and so on. MORE humanistic and psychological side of art!
Bro you just vocalised the internal monologue ive had for years. Theres so much to unpack here idek where to begin, but not wanting to be the "starving artist" archetype is SO REAL. There's always this pressure to monetize whatever creative work you're doing, especially if ur somewhat good at it. Great video tho, it really resonated w me
That's true. I remember having a conversation with my mom in high school about what my career would be, and I wanted to get into music (I was in band at the time) She discouraged that saying if I wanted to be in the arts I would "...have to be d*mn good." And because of that and analyzing my musical abilities (I was in wind symphony, but I wasn't necessarily gifted in music. I had to practice but my other classes needed attention as well) I realized that as a career, it's not possible...but she'll be the same person to say "don't short yourself" when I analyze my situation and probability for something like the stereotypical doctor, lawyer, etc....
I work in animation as a director, storyboard artist and animator in Toronto and I'm dying to find time to do art as a hobby like the old days. I'm grateful to be in the position I'm in to be able to make money from this skill, but honestly, there's days I wish I still worked my old 9-5 and could just do my own art in my free time, no deadlines, no budget, no supervision - based on my own creations. I'm thankful, but man, I'd love to put these skills toward something personal again.
There are more artists now than there ever were in history. But we need to stop chasing success in the form of numbers and be happy with just making art. 🌸
We just wanna be able to make a living doing art instead of this meaningless full time job that make our lives also meaningless. Is it too much to ask?
48 years old, this popped up on my channel. I've written 51 novels & even though I have a few that might be published, the thought of the awful grind that entails, and how I could use that time to just write more, improve my craft, and expand what makes me happy -- my personal shelf -- keeps pushing me away from the commercialization of the craft. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course. You should ultimately pursue art if it is self-fulfilling, because boy, it can be really, really self-fulfilling, especially in a society that promotes consumption as the fundamental process of self-actualization and happiness (and ultimately disappoints).
Low output shame really is a vicious cycle. It's dangerous because it gets more powerful the more you put off making things. I just try to remember that I never stopped being an Artist at heart, regardless of quanity or quality of my output. Thank you for bringing it up, not many do and it was reassuring to hear your perspective on it.
I think you’d be surprised how many people are willing to pay for your work. You just need to get good at marketing yourself and showing people why they need your work for their project. It’s really 30% skill and 70% knowing how to convince people you are a valuable commodity. So yes, if you have little social skills and a strong aversion to putting yourself out there then it will be very challenging. This is usually due to internal insecurities that you have not worked through via therapy, meditation, etc… At the end of the day, success is really business oriented and your feelings usually aren’t a core component to financial “success.” Inner peace is found when “success” (external validation) isn’t needed for you to be happy with what you create. I suggest working through trauma and triggers through therapy and guidance to get to a point in your work where you internal feel happy about it
Thank you. I guess the hardest part about this is that if I give up on the idea of somehow finding a way to live off of my art, I would be a failure to myself. More so than to others. Sure my parents see me as a disappointment but it doesn't hurt as much as what I would feel about myself. Like.. oh, i was so weak I gave up after 5 years. What if i was just a moment away from the blessing. Plus the worst worst is I can't even do anything else BUT art. Any job drives me into depression and eventually suicide area. Been there 2 times. So I have no idea how to live. This video did soothe some of my existential suffering so again, thank you, Crystal.
do what those ppl do on the street where they draw ppl’s portraits. u might need a permit depending on where u do it. as long as you’re fulfilling your purpose in life, then that’s all that matters. just think if you had a year left to live, how u would spend your time. dying with no regrets is ultimately the end goal so good luck brah 💪
perfectionism can be bad if taken to the extreme, but i think a moderate amount of perfectionism pushes you past your limits and sets expectations and goals that will be painful to achieve, but if worked towards consistently, you will make tremendous progress in that skill. like learning a language, or drawing the anatomical skull, or playing a chopin waltz, striving for true perfection usually leads to burnout and struggle, but if you’re devoted enough it’s not the worst way to rapidly improve.
this is so true man.... I also work in theater and thats not something I found until I was 31! I made a lot of progress as a scenic carpenter and props designer in just a year or two.... took me a long ass time to find my passion, and it helps fuel my other passions like art and music.
My grandfather was a professional artist and never made any money from it, but when I look at all his work I cant think that he wasted his life. I mean most ppl never produce anything that beautiful and long lasting. I do art but I realized early on I'll never do it professionally. Money only deprives you of suffering but art actively creates happiness in the world.
You're beautiful. Oh and working on my art is the only thing that keeps me enjoy life, im doing it for myself and thats all that matters in the end, wish you the best
The conclusions you’ve come to are much like in Osho’s book Creativity. Also, Rick Rubin’s very cool book The Creative Act, resonates with similar ideas. Process; meditativeness; deep enjoyment.
In my opinion creating Art is independent from making money off of it. The beauty of art is to find the grace in things so in a way everything (having honestly put effort in it) can be beautiful. Creation is about expression and the artist will find a way.
Very wise perspectives! I agree with almost everything. A couple thoughts: The quality of all forms of art is inherently subjective, being completely in the eye (or ears) of the beholder. No art is objectively bad; there will always be someone who unironically appreciates what you’ve done, bringing their own personal perspective and experiences to it. Jackson Pollock is a great example of this. Be careful what you wish for. I was “successful” (if that means making a living) at it for 2 years. It sucked. I was in galleries all over the west coast, and it was exciting that people were buying my paintings and prints. Then it became recreating a “style” you thought people wanted if it was going to sell but I was sick of doing; conforming to monthly themes of gallery group shows I had no interest in; doing commissions I absolutely hated; having to work out the logistics of traveling to openings, budgeting things like frames, prints and shipping, staying on top of making social media content, etc etc just to stay afloat and pay the bills. All those 2 years did was suck all the *joy* out of art and creating for me. I resented making it a business. I got an unrelated “day job” that made me feel good with a new sense of purpose (in healthcare). I stopped making art for many years because the joy was sucked dry by the scene. Last year I started doing it again, just for myself. I have an art corner in my one bedroom apartment, I work on sketchbooks, drawings and paintings every night and on weekends, and I’m happier doing it than I’ve ever been. 90% of what I’m doing will never be seen, and not caring about that is so liberating that I believe my skills have increased a lot simply by having zero pressure. I don’t believe any 21st century art will outlive the artist for very long, anyway. Everything’s been done and everything new is a derivative echo. In 120 years no one will remember anything about anyone alive today, and that is actually a blessing. Impermanence is a gift allowing you to do absolutely whatever the hell you want to do.
Holy shit, sorry I wrote a novel, it was stream of consciousness and I didn’t even realize. TL;DR - do whatever you want and give zero f*cks about what comes of it, because the only worthwhile mindset is only making art for art’s sake.
Everything you said is exactly right-although you don’t need me or anyone else to validate your thought-and I hadn’t thought of things like that before,so thanks for this new,useful perspective on things.
This is quite possible the most encouraging video I’ve ever watched on this topic of making art, especially when you’re not naturally gifted at it. Kids draw and paint irrespective of ability. I need to do the same as an adult. Thank you Crystal. Saved, liked and subscribed.
As an Artist I absolutely hate the business side of it . Im definitely not a good salesman Im definitely not good at self promotion like social media etc . So I asked a business minded friend to take care of that side of things . So now I feel free to just create. When someone purchased my work im happy with my return. Im not greedy and we have a sensible pricing strategy. That will increase the more popular my work gets overr time.
That gardening metaphor legitimately “unlocked” something for me 😭❤️ Art as “colonized by time” speaks so deeply to me. It always feels so impossible to make art for the sake of art in this world. 💔 thank you for sharing!
What a gem of a person. I really enjoyed the gardening analogy. It’s easy to be discouraged as an artist. I would enjoy a video of you commenting on AI’s influence on art and artists 😊
I really like this perspective - art really does just have inherent value and your perspective here was a really important thing to share and remind people, myself included
Literally what I needed to hear right now. I’m a young teenage artist and I’ve always had a “talent” with art recently I wanted to quit after seeing successful people are the fear of not reaching that standard almost “ontime” or “fast enough” it’s funny because people ask if I wanna make a career out of art and it’s so scary for me to think about because it seems so illogical, but some people say I should use my talents in the professional world or els it’s a waste. Anyway I’m glad you put this out to help other young artists 🫶🫶 i will definitely look back and think about this video a lot
You can still be an animator if you want to. I'm sure you know that. You're a very talented person. Even if you think that's not necessarily the case and you just got better at things because you did them for a while, persistence is a talent in of itself. Thanks for sharing, and always believe. Stay spry 🌻
A great man one said... "Pain's always been the root of my music, If I cut it off how am I supposed to keep growing? Of I let it go, won't my whole career be in ruins? Thats when I realized that this whole conversation is stupid. I never came to impress people that don't even know me. *I just write what I feel. Somehow it started a movement.* Trying to enjoy a career but I don’t know how to do it when I spent all of my time being affraid imma lose it." Honestly, you hit the nail on the head. Although, I will say that I havent been writing as much music, or learning a language, or drawing, getting better at yugioh amd whatnot out of lazyness...and work taking a lot out of me xd. But I went into writting fanfiction, music, etc. As a hobby and posting them without the intention for anyone to see it/appreciate it/etc. If they do and they like it, that's great. If not, I shouldn’t take it so hard. Im just a random nobody on the internet xd
this video got me through a very rough day i long hours everday just so i could come back work on some personal animation...its hard but i do it because i love it... thank you for contextualizing my thoughts
Only recently I'm learning to let go of this thing that I am just the artist who will become great, instead as I let that idea go more I actually create more art. I used to tie my value to my creations and I'm trying to undo that.
I subscribed bc I really liked this video but also bc I’m so excited to see your video on language learning. I’ve been trying to hype ppl up for years to push past two main self-limiting beliefs when it comes to this topic: 1) the idea that adults can’t learn languages as well as children (wrong), and 2) the idea that you need to move to a country in which a language is spoken to learn it (immersion does not necessitate immigration/studying abroad!!). Learning languages is fun and frustrating and rewarding, and little bit goes such a long way. Anyway, yeah, looking forward to what you talk about next; in the meantime, catching up on your backlog ^^
Very well said wow, I do relate with what you say, that I always liked art, but never pursued it seriously up until 3 years ago and I see all these artist that are big and they all talk about how they've been drawing since kids. And that's so true that you can always learn art and do it faster since you are an adult now. I believe having fun is the key thing and the main thing of being a successful artist, it's literally just following your excitement, we can look at Bob Ross for example. And this video inspires me to also make a video and talk about the stuff I'm going through, I again thought that I have to be scripting and making the perfect informative video, but why not just record myself and talk what I've learned, even if 5 people see my videos, but they relate to it and it helps them, then why not make a video? We can all do that for free, we all have access to youtube.
I am a comic/manga creator. I do get embarrassed by my art sometimes, but I want to continue to improve my art. My art now is better than it was 5 years ago. I am still a working progress.
I would always see your insta posts I struggle with drawing and art block a lot to the point I won’t draw anything for months but today you inspired me to draw ✍🏾 thank you
One of my goals in life is to earn money doing art in some way, but I have also accepted that this might not happen, there is no guarantee that my art will be as good as some artists I look up to.. and there's no guarantee i'll be recognized. However i'll keep learning art and keep doing it for myself cause I find it fun. Art for me is just the way I like to create stories, worlds, landscapes and.. if I manage to make money doing that along the way? Yea that would be awesome.. but I dont depend on it
Being an artist is kinda easier because you can reach your audience online but it is kinda more difficult as there are more people out there and it's hard to be found. I create mostly for me, for my family or friends:)
I think for me something that was or is really difficult is that I was considered the art girl in my family growing up and now they tell people how good I am or whatever, but that was years ago and my art has gotten worst and it makes me reallly self concious about doing anything related to it
art is important as breathing. I think art helps me take a break from the ego and capitalism. Not everything has to have monetary value, not everything you like to do has to be an amazing performance. Not everything has to be improved as you said. You can just breathe, just draw.
There is also career burnout for professional artists who are using someone else's guidelines and have no free time for their own. So, don't feel too bad. Also, as someone who went to art school, it didnt make learning to market yourself any easier. Anyone can reach out to art galleries, you dont need a degree for that. And most of the successful modern day artists ive seen art just making small things with love and do not have an artist's statement to go with it.
I think Banksy said it nicely - "You don't go to a five star restaurant and have a fabulous meal just so you can take a shit." So the point I'm thinking is if your art is the fabulous meal then that should suffice. Whatever happens afterwards is totally up to chance and that should be enough. And if it isn't enough then I imagine you have to be incredibly motivated. And it helps if you know what your doing.
I almost blew up a month ago... Then I deleted my channel. What the HELL man. It's like I'm allergic to success. That was my doorway man... Why did I do that? Hahaha. There's a quote I really like by Aldous Huxley though: "I'm afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark"
Artists don't need to make a living out of making artworks. When you're passionate about making artworks, you'd do anything to stabilize your life enough so you can continued to make artworks. Sorry that it might seems conflicting with ideals of many artists out there. But ask yourselves if you're making artworks because you want to make artworks or you just want to make a living.
When it comes to painting I've been between a rock and a hard place. The way I see it, you do things for some sort of fulfillment. Whether it be financial, or emotional. You're fulfilling some sort of need. I don't really get any sort of enjoyment from art anymore, and it's been like that for a couple years. I also don't really get paid to do it, but I've done it for the majority of my life, so idk. I don't really think there's a good answer here.
I don't think theres nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit. For many, the pursuit is a challenge that fufils and drives them. The hope that there is success at peak of the mountain even if they may never be. At least when death comes, they can say they at least tried to reach their goals than not at all. I suppose its a perspective not everyone takes, but its one i have. Also the greats didn't give up, which a difference betwee those that find success or not. Preservance doesnt owe you success, but is a prerequisite to it.
Very nice vid but why are you assuming your career in professional art is over before you've even tried? A LOT of professional artists(and semi-professionnal) haven't gone to art school, and corporations will look at your portfolio rather than your resume; I'm sure you've already heard countless stories of people being jobless months or even years after graduating from an art degree. It's because in art only your ability matters, not your resume. It's also one of the skills you can learn the most efficiently online(you could almost say online paid courses are better than college tbh... And then there's all the free ressources!)rather than with a degree. I wish you success and dont give up on your animation dream!! You can definitely turn that dream into a side job, or even something full-time eventually if you still want to :)
You can do art, you can make money off it, but most of the time you have to realize for a while you can't make enough to live off, so it has to be a side gig, and yea that sucks, but life is expensive...
sometimes the best work isn't meant for the masses, I'm chiseling my body to rival works of that like Michelangelo (lets just say he'd be baffled), but this form isn't intended for mass gain (though I take mass gainer)
can you just extend the 20 second negative affirmation introduction to like 10 minutes of things i cant do thanks
Why?
@@LP-kw3kji think they’re being sarcastic
Remember, when you're new at something and feel embarrassed or self-conscious, just remind yourself, "I'm not good at this...YET!" Keep going
you are so kind 🥹
I’m so glad seeing more artists discussing art in terms of something more than making cool pics, building an art business and so on. MORE humanistic and psychological side of art!
Bro you just vocalised the internal monologue ive had for years. Theres so much to unpack here idek where to begin, but not wanting to be the "starving artist" archetype is SO REAL. There's always this pressure to monetize whatever creative work you're doing, especially if ur somewhat good at it. Great video tho, it really resonated w me
That's true. I remember having a conversation with my mom in high school about what my career would be, and I wanted to get into music (I was in band at the time)
She discouraged that saying if I wanted to be in the arts I would "...have to be d*mn good." And because of that and analyzing my musical abilities (I was in wind symphony, but I wasn't necessarily gifted in music. I had to practice but my other classes needed attention as well) I realized that as a career, it's not possible...but she'll be the same person to say "don't short yourself" when I analyze my situation and probability for something like the stereotypical doctor, lawyer, etc....
Art is hard and doesn't pay out. But making is human. Do it
art is definitely not hard. unless you mean making it a career. but the act of creating is not hard
I work in animation as a director, storyboard artist and animator in Toronto and I'm dying to find time to do art as a hobby like the old days. I'm grateful to be in the position I'm in to be able to make money from this skill, but honestly, there's days I wish I still worked my old 9-5 and could just do my own art in my free time, no deadlines, no budget, no supervision - based on my own creations. I'm thankful, but man, I'd love to put these skills toward something personal again.
There are more artists now than there ever were in history. But we need to stop chasing success in the form of numbers and be happy with just making art. 🌸
Trying to learn this
We just wanna be able to make a living doing art instead of this meaningless full time job that make our lives also meaningless. Is it too much to ask?
Art for art's sake
48 years old, this popped up on my channel. I've written 51 novels & even though I have a few that might be published, the thought of the awful grind that entails, and how I could use that time to just write more, improve my craft, and expand what makes me happy -- my personal shelf -- keeps pushing me away from the commercialization of the craft. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course. You should ultimately pursue art if it is self-fulfilling, because boy, it can be really, really self-fulfilling, especially in a society that promotes consumption as the fundamental process of self-actualization and happiness (and ultimately disappoints).
Low output shame really is a vicious cycle. It's dangerous because it gets more powerful the more you put off making things. I just try to remember that I never stopped being an Artist at heart, regardless of quanity or quality of my output. Thank you for bringing it up, not many do and it was reassuring to hear your perspective on it.
I think you’d be surprised how many people are willing to pay for your work. You just need to get good at marketing yourself and showing people why they need your work for their project. It’s really 30% skill and 70% knowing how to convince people you are a valuable commodity. So yes, if you have little social skills and a strong aversion to putting yourself out there then it will be very challenging. This is usually due to internal insecurities that you have not worked through via therapy, meditation, etc… At the end of the day, success is really business oriented and your feelings usually aren’t a core component to financial “success.” Inner peace is found when “success” (external validation) isn’t needed for you to be happy with what you create. I suggest working through trauma and triggers through therapy and guidance to get to a point in your work where you internal feel happy about it
Thank you. I guess the hardest part about this is that if I give up on the idea of somehow finding a way to live off of my art, I would be a failure to myself. More so than to others.
Sure my parents see me as a disappointment but it doesn't hurt as much as what I would feel about myself.
Like.. oh, i was so weak I gave up after 5 years. What if i was just a moment away from the blessing.
Plus the worst worst is I can't even do anything else BUT art. Any job drives me into depression and eventually suicide area. Been there 2 times.
So I have no idea how to live.
This video did soothe some of my existential suffering so again, thank you, Crystal.
do what those ppl do on the street where they draw ppl’s portraits. u might need a permit depending on where u do it. as long as you’re fulfilling your purpose in life, then that’s all that matters. just think if you had a year left to live, how u would spend your time. dying with no regrets is ultimately the end goal so good luck brah 💪
perfectionism is the WORST
time to draw. and paint
❤
Always thought this since I got back to drawing again ✏️
perfectionism can be bad if taken to the extreme, but i think a moderate amount of perfectionism pushes you past your limits and sets expectations and goals that will be painful to achieve, but if worked towards consistently, you will make tremendous progress in that skill.
like learning a language, or drawing the anatomical skull, or playing a chopin waltz, striving for true perfection usually leads to burnout and struggle, but if you’re devoted enough it’s not the worst way to rapidly improve.
this is so true man.... I also work in theater and thats not something I found until I was 31! I made a lot of progress as a scenic carpenter and props designer in just a year or two.... took me a long ass time to find my passion, and it helps fuel my other passions like art and music.
Humans create, we always have, always will. How true and how deep this goes is dependent upon your own awareness.
My grandfather was a professional artist and never made any money from it, but when I look at all his work I cant think that he wasted his life. I mean most ppl never produce anything that beautiful and long lasting. I do art but I realized early on I'll never do it professionally. Money only deprives you of suffering but art actively creates happiness in the world.
You're beautiful.
Oh and working on my art is the only thing that keeps me enjoy life, im doing it for myself and thats all that matters in the end, wish you the best
The conclusions you’ve come to are much like in Osho’s book Creativity. Also, Rick Rubin’s very cool book The Creative Act, resonates with similar ideas. Process; meditativeness; deep enjoyment.
In my opinion creating Art is independent from making money off of it. The beauty of art is to find the grace in things so in a way everything (having honestly put effort in it) can be beautiful. Creation is about expression and the artist will find a way.
Very wise perspectives! I agree with almost everything. A couple thoughts:
The quality of all forms of art is inherently subjective, being completely in the eye (or ears) of the beholder. No art is objectively bad; there will always be someone who unironically appreciates what you’ve done, bringing their own personal perspective and experiences to it. Jackson Pollock is a great example of this.
Be careful what you wish for. I was “successful” (if that means making a living) at it for 2 years. It sucked. I was in galleries all over the west coast, and it was exciting that people were buying my paintings and prints. Then it became recreating a “style” you thought people wanted if it was going to sell but I was sick of doing; conforming to monthly themes of gallery group shows I had no interest in; doing commissions I absolutely hated; having to work out the logistics of traveling to openings, budgeting things like frames, prints and shipping, staying on top of making social media content, etc etc just to stay afloat and pay the bills.
All those 2 years did was suck all the *joy* out of art and creating for me. I resented making it a business. I got an unrelated “day job” that made me feel good with a new sense of purpose (in healthcare).
I stopped making art for many years because the joy was sucked dry by the scene. Last year I started doing it again, just for myself. I have an art corner in my one bedroom apartment, I work on sketchbooks, drawings and paintings every night and on weekends, and I’m happier doing it than I’ve ever been. 90% of what I’m doing will never be seen, and not caring about that is so liberating that I believe my skills have increased a lot simply by having zero pressure.
I don’t believe any 21st century art will outlive the artist for very long, anyway. Everything’s been done and everything new is a derivative echo. In 120 years no one will remember anything about anyone alive today, and that is actually a blessing. Impermanence is a gift allowing you to do absolutely whatever the hell you want to do.
Holy shit, sorry I wrote a novel, it was stream of consciousness and I didn’t even realize.
TL;DR - do whatever you want and give zero f*cks about what comes of it, because the only worthwhile mindset is only making art for art’s sake.
Everything you said is exactly right-although you don’t need me or anyone else to validate your thought-and I hadn’t thought of things like that before,so thanks for this new,useful perspective on things.
This is quite possible the most encouraging video I’ve ever watched on this topic of making art, especially when you’re not naturally gifted at it. Kids draw and paint irrespective of ability. I need to do the same as an adult. Thank you Crystal. Saved, liked and subscribed.
YES. art makes us embrace living -- you have to water yourself like a plant!
As an Artist I absolutely hate the business side of it .
Im definitely not a good salesman
Im definitely not good at self promotion like social media etc .
So I asked a business minded friend to take care of that side of things .
So now I feel free to just create.
When someone purchased my work im happy with my return.
Im not greedy and we have a sensible pricing strategy.
That will increase the more popular my work gets overr time.
That gardening metaphor legitimately “unlocked” something for me 😭❤️ Art as “colonized by time” speaks so deeply to me. It always feels so impossible to make art for the sake of art in this world. 💔 thank you for sharing!
What a gem of a person. I really enjoyed the gardening analogy. It’s easy to be discouraged as an artist. I would enjoy a video of you commenting on AI’s influence on art and artists 😊
I really like this perspective - art really does just have inherent value and your perspective here was a really important thing to share and remind people, myself included
Literally what I needed to hear right now. I’m a young teenage artist and I’ve always had a “talent” with art recently I wanted to quit after seeing successful people are the fear of not reaching that standard almost “ontime” or “fast enough” it’s funny because people ask if I wanna make a career out of art and it’s so scary for me to think about because it seems so illogical, but some people say I should use my talents in the professional world or els it’s a waste. Anyway I’m glad you put this out to help other young artists 🫶🫶 i will definitely look back and think about this video a lot
You can still be an animator if you want to. I'm sure you know that. You're a very talented person. Even if you think that's not necessarily the case and you just got better at things because you did them for a while, persistence is a talent in of itself. Thanks for sharing, and always believe. Stay spry 🌻
A great man one said...
"Pain's always been the root of my music,
If I cut it off how am I supposed to keep growing?
Of I let it go, won't my whole career be in ruins?
Thats when I realized that this whole conversation is stupid.
I never came to impress people that don't even know me.
*I just write what I feel. Somehow it started a movement.*
Trying to enjoy a career but I don’t know how to do it when I spent all of my time being affraid imma lose it."
Honestly, you hit the nail on the head. Although, I will say that I havent been writing as much music, or learning a language, or drawing, getting better at yugioh amd whatnot out of lazyness...and work taking a lot out of me xd.
But I went into writting fanfiction, music, etc. As a hobby and posting them without the intention for anyone to see it/appreciate it/etc. If they do and they like it, that's great. If not, I shouldn’t take it so hard. Im just a random nobody on the internet xd
this video got me through a very rough day i long hours everday just so i could come back work on some personal animation...its hard but i do it because i love it... thank you for contextualizing my thoughts
Only recently I'm learning to let go of this thing that I am just the artist who will become great, instead as I let that idea go more I actually create more art. I used to tie my value to my creations and I'm trying to undo that.
Came out of no where speaking such an incredibly profound message. I'm only three minutes in, and it's wonderful.
The purpose of life is to have purpose. We all have a different idea of what meaningful purpose is and that’s what makes us human
I subscribed bc I really liked this video but also bc I’m so excited to see your video on language learning.
I’ve been trying to hype ppl up for years to push past two main self-limiting beliefs when it comes to this topic: 1) the idea that adults can’t learn languages as well as children (wrong), and 2) the idea that you need to move to a country in which a language is spoken to learn it (immersion does not necessitate immigration/studying abroad!!). Learning languages is fun and frustrating and rewarding, and little bit goes such a long way.
Anyway, yeah, looking forward to what you talk about next; in the meantime, catching up on your backlog ^^
Very well said wow, I do relate with what you say, that I always liked art, but never pursued it seriously up until 3 years ago and I see all these artist that are big and they all talk about how they've been drawing since kids. And that's so true that you can always learn art and do it faster since you are an adult now. I believe having fun is the key thing and the main thing of being a successful artist, it's literally just following your excitement, we can look at Bob Ross for example. And this video inspires me to also make a video and talk about the stuff I'm going through, I again thought that I have to be scripting and making the perfect informative video, but why not just record myself and talk what I've learned, even if 5 people see my videos, but they relate to it and it helps them, then why not make a video? We can all do that for free, we all have access to youtube.
I am a comic/manga creator. I do get embarrassed by my art sometimes, but I want to continue to improve my art. My art now is better than it was 5 years ago. I am still a working progress.
You are very wise for your age. It’s beautiful for you to share your lessons in life to help another. You’re beautiful. New sub. ❤ from Australia
Life really is like a can of trash, and I'm here for it.
I would always see your insta posts I struggle with drawing and art block a lot to the point I won’t draw anything for months but today you inspired me to draw ✍🏾 thank you
One of my goals in life is to earn money doing art in some way, but I have also accepted that this might not happen, there is no guarantee that my art will be as good as some artists I look up to.. and there's no guarantee i'll be recognized. However i'll keep learning art and keep doing it for myself cause I find it fun. Art for me is just the way I like to create stories, worlds, landscapes and.. if I manage to make money doing that along the way? Yea that would be awesome.. but I dont depend on it
Being an artist is kinda easier because you can reach your audience online but it is kinda more difficult as there are more people out there and it's hard to be found. I create mostly for me, for my family or friends:)
I think for me something that was or is really difficult is that I was considered the art girl in my family growing up and now they tell people how good I am or whatever, but that was years ago and my art has gotten worst and it makes me reallly self concious about doing anything related to it
art is important as breathing. I think art helps me take a break from the ego and capitalism. Not everything has to have monetary value, not everything you like to do has to be an amazing performance. Not everything has to be improved as you said. You can just breathe, just draw.
The first 22s of this video is every Asian parent ever.
Its ok to do art even for yourself only ❤
Yeah im subscribing this video hit me in my soul
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I like the way you think thoughts and say words
Powerful Message 💯
Thanks for the positive message 😊
Just in my lowest point. Thank you.
There is also career burnout for professional artists who are using someone else's guidelines and have no free time for their own. So, don't feel too bad. Also, as someone who went to art school, it didnt make learning to market yourself any easier. Anyone can reach out to art galleries, you dont need a degree for that. And most of the successful modern day artists ive seen art just making small things with love and do not have an artist's statement to go with it.
I think Banksy said it nicely - "You don't go to a five star restaurant and have a fabulous meal just so you can take a shit." So the point I'm thinking is if your art is the fabulous meal then that should suffice. Whatever happens afterwards is totally up to chance and that should be enough. And if it isn't enough then I imagine you have to be incredibly motivated. And it helps if you know what your doing.
I almost blew up a month ago... Then I deleted my channel. What the HELL man. It's like I'm allergic to success. That was my doorway man... Why did I do that? Hahaha.
There's a quote I really like by Aldous Huxley though: "I'm afraid of losing my obscurity. Genuineness only thrives in the dark"
immediately closed the video in the first 20 seconds, im aiming so far you cant even see it
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someone count how many times she said “like” in this video
Thank you. You are smart
Thank you for this.
Artists don't need to make a living out of making artworks. When you're passionate about making artworks, you'd do anything to stabilize your life enough so you can continued to make artworks. Sorry that it might seems conflicting with ideals of many artists out there. But ask yourselves if you're making artworks because you want to make artworks or you just want to make a living.
When it comes to painting I've been between a rock and a hard place. The way I see it, you do things for some sort of fulfillment. Whether it be financial, or emotional. You're fulfilling some sort of need. I don't really get any sort of enjoyment from art anymore, and it's been like that for a couple years. I also don't really get paid to do it, but I've done it for the majority of my life, so idk. I don't really think there's a good answer here.
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Dude...your awesome :) just....yes
I don't think theres nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit. For many, the pursuit is a challenge that fufils and drives them. The hope that there is success at peak of the mountain even if they may never be. At least when death comes, they can say they at least tried to reach their goals than not at all. I suppose its a perspective not everyone takes, but its one i have.
Also the greats didn't give up, which a difference betwee those that find success or not. Preservance doesnt owe you success, but is a prerequisite to it.
Very nice vid but why are you assuming your career in professional art is over before you've even tried? A LOT of professional artists(and semi-professionnal) haven't gone to art school, and corporations will look at your portfolio rather than your resume; I'm sure you've already heard countless stories of people being jobless months or even years after graduating from an art degree. It's because in art only your ability matters, not your resume.
It's also one of the skills you can learn the most efficiently online(you could almost say online paid courses are better than college tbh... And then there's all the free ressources!)rather than with a degree. I wish you success and dont give up on your animation dream!! You can definitely turn that dream into a side job, or even something full-time eventually if you still want to :)
i’m a senior in highschool and want to peruse art i don’t know wat career i can peruse or even how to start i just love art
Thank you
You can do art, you can make money off it, but most of the time you have to realize for a while you can't make enough to live off, so it has to be a side gig, and yea that sucks, but life is expensive...
sometimes the best work isn't meant for the masses, I'm chiseling my body to rival works of that like Michelangelo (lets just say he'd be baffled), but this form isn't intended for mass gain (though I take mass gainer)
This is interesting to me, i note for later
Time and patience just like art; no?
Have u ever done storyboards or paneling write speech bubbles?
Meow really good job video
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all that negativity for what?
I’m saying
Did you have to give up your Art for a while whilst you were studying Law?
But is it my porpoise?
create bc you’ll never do it again
13:18 you make something that's kinda whack🤣🤣🤣
Crystal when we going on a date
fart is your purpose
Being creative is dead 💀 thanks to big tech and greedy cooperations
This. These supposed motivational art videos are all the same feel good bs that doesn't actually mean or do anything.
stop wasting time artists, QUIT NOW!
Thank you.
thank you