"My shadow is so big that I was like what's left if I work on my shadow?" Valerie, these are the most impactful words I have heard in a long time. You are so very wise.
I have gained so much from all you shared. I’m 76 in a few days. I’m still trying to discover new things. I’m still just as hopeful as I was at your age. I still make plans. So, thank you for the lift I get from your RUclipss, this one and so many others. 🍃🌸🍃
44 here. Let's not give up even if we create only for our self and not for profit or to show the world. Soon we we will be ready and the conditions to step out of our comfort zone does not have to be perfect either. We are creative will find a way ❤
Oh, Valerie! Watching you push the pins into the map you've dreamed of was such a full circle moment. I wanted to tell you that I've been watching your videos for two years now, and you've had such an incredible impact on me (as I know you have on so many others). This year, I am officially applying to PhD programs in Psychology, which has been my dream for the last 6 years. For me, this is my deep dark water. It is so competitive and challenging, but I feel an incredible pull towards this unknown. I thought you'd be delighted to know that your videos have impacted me so much that I've developed several research questions around ideas you've posited that resonated with me--I'm currently researching social media addiction, and aim to understand how this addictive behavior (doom scrolling) can be prevented. I also hope to research purpose and meaning in life, and how these feelings change people's lives. I have your fine art print 'Introspection' hanging in my bedroom in a gold frame, and it always reminds me to not fear the cold water. Your light permeates all over the world Valerie! Thank you
Wow I’m at the airport watching this watery eyed. My mother is so fear based and it definitely has affected me too. It’s so hard when our parents have had so much trauma and don’t know how to break out of the mindset. Thank you for sharing your story with your father ❤
This is the reason why when I was pushed away by others I always went inside of me. I learned to never follow anyone. I do my own things. I have a lot of things to do.
Same, I had to stop waiting for people to be interested in the things I was interested in. I do so many things alone now and it is so much fun. Sometimes when people say they will join me it feels like an intrusion.
I’m crying right now. You are an inspiration. I am a licensed teacher and a registered nurse at the same time. But art has always been my first love. I’m tired of pleasing other people especially my parents. They never asked what I really want to do. If I ever bring up something like art, they just brush it off as if it doesn’t matter. Art is where I am happiest. It’s when I create that I am my true self. And it’s true that sometimes we just need at least one person to just truly believe in us. I wish someone in my family would tell me to follow my heart and chase what truly makes me happy.
Be that person for yourself. So many of us end up spread in other career paths (which is kinda cool to see artist all over) but a lot of people feel divided between their passions and ‘practical’ work. Don’t be afraid to make space for your art wherever that looks. You won’t have to cater to other people’s wishes for you forever but you’ll always have yourself. And the people who believe in you will come ❤
Valerie… look at how many pins you have in your map already… you have created something of yourself from within… that has touched other peoples all over the world… that makes them want it in their own lives, because it has touched them also. That is my definition, my ( opinion)… of when a painting… is no longer just a painting… but is truly now ART !!! I hope that makes sense… it was meant to be a compliment… I have my print… I ordered from you… because I appreciate your painting… and now it’s art that hangs in my home. By living for yourself you have touched others. Continued success in your creative journey… Your spirit shines brightly… 🌎🕊️ 🌜🌞🌛
I'm 57. I've been through a rough patch in my life, and for that I'm grateful. I believed in myself and I did it. I'm doing it. That's what I'll always do - hear and listen to my heart. You're so close to my heart, lovely Valerie. Believing in you, I believe in myself. Thank you, bright pure Light. Keep shining ❤
Not sure why folks are negative, I really love your studio. Even before any changes to it. The shape and windows have character. Now your new decor adds your character to it as well. ❤ You and the house are the only ones living there and it’s a combination of you both. 😊
You have become such an inspiration to me, Ive always been so scared to be who I am because of external people and now I find hope in your videos, I want to thank you dearly. You have saved me from my darkness.
When you told about the opinions of people about your studio i was literally shocked because when i saw it while you were shifting from your old studio I was literally jumping on my bed by the share beauty of the studio because I just loved it it was so unique share this video to my friends showing them how beautiful it is 🌷 keep going honey you are so beautiful
Thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts and inspiration. For about four years now, I’ve been doing exactly that: baking my own cookies! I can truly say that this decision has brought me so much happiness. I left behind my studies and teachers and followed my heart-back to simplicity, playfulness, and experimentation, free from rigid concepts. Just being and doing what my heart desires. That is true fulfillment. I’m sending you love and wishing you endless joy on your journey🙏🥰♥️!!
this video literally saved me, i was going through very hard time, feeling desperate and omg, this speech just saved me. and this wonderful painting! i wish i could purchase it, but i will be just looking at it regularly on your website haha. it will remind me of this peace you gave me. thank you, much love
Hi Val.. I related so much to ur video cause I've been doing shadow work and inner child healing for the last 4 years. I was surrounded by so many people and had lost myself before.confuse, angry, self sabotage were my companion. Now I listen to my soul higher self and obviously it comes with losing a lot of people with different thinking. It's very peaceful and fulfilling now. The chandelier looks very classy and beautiful and the painting is incredible as always. Take care of urself 🩷💛🩷
Dear Valerie, You’re a true artist, but you are also enlightened. You’re very much aware of certain truths 🙂 Very gifted you are! That’s probably why you may have had people in art school hating on you. Not everyone in art school is truly an artist.
The best aspect of you Valerin is that no matter what, you are true to yourself ! You don’t lie to your human being ,you accept then you transform it , your anger , your emotions , your jealousy, your vulnerability and that’s what make you improve and grow as a human being, you know how to think , YOU ARE WONDERFUL! you know how to express those feelings , you put the right words on them you don’t run away , you are not a coward, YOU ARE A FIGHTER, you are brave and courageous, you are simply beautiful, I’m very very happy to have crossed your videos for a while now and on the top of that your mesmerising artwork , love you ❤
Thanks for sharing this Valerie. I am a recovering people pleaser. I also have a wound of being treated like a black sheep. So I needed this video. This is so helpful and encouraging. Thanks so much. I appreciate you, your wisdom, and your encouragement. 😊🥰❤
Danke Valerie. Du warst heute meine Rettung. Deine Worte haben meine gegenwärtige Situation beschrieben. Du hast mir Kraft geschenkt und mir den Weg ins Licht gezeigt, danke dafür. Du bist so jung und so talentiert und klug! Sei stolz auf dich!
I appreciate you for offering the shadow worksheet at a reasonable price. I thank you for translating the work of Carl Jung into a usable worksheet. Thank you for your art.
Dear Valerie, I am so happy to have discovered your channel and your art! The most important part of it is You. With your vibrant energy and such an elegance in the way you are! 🙏🏻✨🌞 Many warm hugs!
This title is amazing!!! Perfect synchronicity for me! In the last couple of weeks what has been coming up for me are signs that I need to believe in myself as an artist. I'm a watercolor artist turning my work into surface pattern designs. I find it interesting that the length of this video is 22:17. I've been seeing combinations of 2's and 7's that mean believe in yourself. 2217 means believe that there are no limits and you can succeed in what you want when you put your heart and soul into it!! I've had so many synchronicities with your videos, Valerie, along my path and this is just another amazing one! Also, I need that print for my collection : )
Thank you for sharing this, Valerie. It's not easy exposing yourself like that online... I'm an artist as well, and I have gone through a kind of similar metamorphosis. To be able to share and hold back things is really difficult. I admire you for that.
This came a t the perfect time. I’m lying in bed defeated and want to hide away from the world. I have made a massive change to my family and regretting it. So now I am going to go into solution based thinking (I know it’s there I just chose not to access it sometime) so your video came at the perfect time. I love how you think and share your thinking so generously with us. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to so many ❤❤ And WOW!! When you were putting the pins in the map!!! AMAZING!!!! 🎉
I am a professional artist with very low self esteem, been trying to put myself out there on social media but have found it very hard to be myself. I have tried many tasks and courses to build up my confidence. Yet this video has inspired me and given me an idea of telling my story while painting. Thank you for people like you, who genuinely care about others and sharing your story! 🙏🏼🙌❤️
I don’t know how i found you but you have opened up not only my eyes but also my heart I have been less angry and more in tune with myself and I want to thank you for that.
You are so wise to listen to your own voice. Most people are fearful and that fear manifests into jealousy. You have grown so much and changed so much since I first found your videos. You're so confident and glow from within. You are inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art and your journey.
People have done this to me since art school.My parents were artists and my father would disparage my "woman art".Also other male teachers tried to say I was narrow minded because I was focused on what inspired me .I think I have overcome all of that but I still doubt myself.I focused more on my family than my art but never gave up.Now I am older I am determined to just do what inspires me and not listen to anyone unless I respect them and ask for advice.Thank you for your wisdom.❤
Oh Valerie, you are so precious! ✨ Thank you for making me reflect, this about jealousy and inspiration is so true ... 🙏🏻 I am happy and grateful that you trust me, this is important to me! 😍 One day I will have one of your paintings here with me in São Paulo, Brazil. 🇧🇷 I love you and your art, thank you very much! 💖🎨
This is one of your greatest videos yet. I love the messages and the way you casually explain your trial and error on your couch. This video especially gives me so much motivation and strength right now. I'm struggling with people (friends, family, colleagues) occasionally and want to but feel like I can't distance myself, like I'm nothing alone. And your videos help me so much to get out of that mindset and be fine on my own. I really like the way you openly speak up about what we all know but don't know how to deal with. You show us the problem, the solution and happiness in one go. It's also such a joy to see you being happy about furniture, art and little things. Your videos are such a great motivation!
It’s always such an experience when you’re going through a change in your life and someone you’ve never met and may never meet makes a video that resonates that almost describes what you’re going through. I’m going through a lot of spiritual and emotional upheaval, not in my art but in my social life. I find that my needs aren’t being met and I feel like I need to grow. My friends don’t understand me and I’ve grown tired of years of baring my soul only to be demonized or tossed away. It’s been hard to let them go, I’m not cutting myself off from them but I have to recognize that what I need if different from what they want and what they were willing to give and trying to be this altered version of myself to suit them isn’t working. So I decided very recently that I’m going to be my own bestie and cheerleader. I have to look after myself and advocate for myself and help me get to where ever it is I need to go, even if it means it’s without them. They helped me through a lot but love and friendships aren’t always forever, not like how it is in fiction. I thank them for what they taught me but it’s time I focus on writing my own story instead because I know who I want to be and holding myself back to in hopes of being loved isn’t worth it anymore and that’s fine. There are no rules to life. Just live, laugh and love (as corny as that is) ❤️
3:16 you talking about this ❤ ty , i had a friend or i tought was my friends and he told me he's father told him that being a artis you couldn't make money. That got me very depressed because. Not so long i finally realized he wasn't my friend. He talk bad about me to others. I stop talking to him. Thank you for always being so inspiring 💗 💖 people forget we are humans ahd we have to be kind ❤ 💙 ( I am a artis)
Liebe Valerie, - ich weiss garnicht wie sehr ich Dir danken soll - denn Du hast keine Ahnung wie nahe mir das Video heute geht, weil ich genau mit vielem von Dir erwaehntes durchmache. So sitze ich jetzt hier mit feuchten Augen und aber motiviert von Deinen Erfahrungen, Deinen Worten - ganz arg vielen Dank fuer alles!! Bist nicht nur eine klasse, fantastische Malerin, aber auch Psychologin, Lehrerin, Motivator - ein Mensch! Nicht selbstsuechtig, sorgsam! Liebe Gruesse aus den USA - Markus
I really can't explain to you how deeply I needed this reminder today. Especially, the way you put it. I've know these things for years but oftentimes forget. Than you for being so lovely! ❤
You are a wonderful old soul Valerie, you have a lot of wisdom for someone your age, but then again what is the “right age”! I admire that and can empathize with what your saying, I too went through this at a young age, but I wasn’t strong enough! I love your place, design choices, your calmness! ❤
I am 57 years old and I am also working in arts, but different than yours. Your words are really inspiring and wise and I love to listen to them and you.
I can't tell you how demotivated I was feeling.. i paint too and i stopped painting and that was my biggest fear which was coming true. But your videos really help me. Feels like a hug to my soul which i was really craving for. Thank you so much Valerie. Thank you
Thank you for making this video, Valerie. I look forward to new content from you all the time. And thank you for the input on the shadow work, I already purchased the work sheets from you and has printed them out. Your videos are so full of inspiration, and every time you hit a cord in my heart. You are a true teacher of life. Thank you for you being you. ❤ ~ Kristin
Everytime I watch one of your bew videos I take something from you and keep and work it inside me. You have an excellent workspace and a great community if I say so myself. Thank you for everything ❤
I have just discovered your youtube channel, and can l say l am blown away by your wisdom being so young, you have truely inspired me and l want to say thank you for sharing your beautiful art, your beautiful home and your beautiful self.
I'm glad people are concerned and care about you and your dreams and goals, don't take that for granted. When nobody cares it becomes a much different scene .
As I finished watching this video, I went on and filmed something I've been postponing for quite a while. It's a campaign I'm working on for my small business, but I find myself procrastinating every time I start doubting myself, and thinking of fear of failure. Watching you and talking so wisely, with such assertiveness, confidence, based on your experience, along with the beautiful shots you filmed of you doing your artwork, trying new skills, embellishing your art studio, truly inspired me to go and do my own creative work. And stopped doubting 💕 I'll come back to this video whenever I have self-doubt or for creative blocks. Thanks for sharing your artwork and your ideas and lifestyle Valerie ✨️🥰
Your videos always make me not only reflect on different things but also relax and START DOING. I started the video and by the end of it i have some kind of the sketch, your works and video always inspiring. Thank you very much, you made my day better, hope you'll also have a brighter day.❤
Thank you so much Valerie for your message and it’s so true that people don’t want you to have more they have and it doesn’t matter what anybody think of others that’s why I opted to not have so called friends and settled for acquaintances. I have been an introvert off and on through out my life and I’m more comfortable being by myself. I do love and appreciate having a loving relationship with one special person when ever it presents itself.
Hi Valerie. I have watched you for years. You are a wonderful artist. I wish I could buy all your art. I did buy something from your shop today and I will treasure it because I watched you create it. It will be special to me. ❤❤ Keep creating and believing in yourself❤
I can't express how grateful I am to found your channel this year, Miss Valerie. You've been an inspiration and not just that, but also an answered prayer from God. Yes, you're a God-sent person, Miss, and I hope you won't stop being humble and shining your light to this dark and cruel world. In Jesus Name, may God use you more mightily. ❤
First of all I want to thank you Valerie 🙏❤️ this video is my favorite one and it gives us so much value. I'm impressed how you built your mindset. I agree with everything you've said, your words give me an inspiration and motivation ❤️ wish you all the best 🙏
This was one of your best videos yet. I also love how you invest in yourself as you invest in making your space truly your own! With things that you love and spark joy
Valerie, I was so moved seeing your map! I remember watching the video when you mentioned it and seeing you with it now is so incredibly inspiring. Whenever I tune into one of your videos you always seem to have the perfect message for the moment I’m in. I truly love your channel & am so happy you exist in the world. Sending you so much love!
Hi Valerie, I’ve watched all of your videos -some more than once- and i always love to do it. They are so inspirational and they remind me my artsy, calm and intellectual side that can fade throughout the caotic daily routine. Your speechs are like the reflections of my thoughts most of the time. I’m so thankful for discovering your channel and congratulations from now for the map goal -even i’m so excited about it🥹- i hope you achieve to pin every city as soon as possible girll✨🩵
Thank you Valarie, I’ve I have just come across your videos today and you have gained another follower. :) I agree with things you are saying. Thank you for putting things so inspirational. I really like your ‘bake your own cake’ analogy. It has reminded me.
I wanted to like this video 10 times over. So many valuable points. Love your art. Absolutely love your studio and love seeing you figure it out and elevate the style of your studio. Love how you edited the movie and enjoyed how you speak. Thank you. So brave doing youtube
Liebe Valerie, du bist eine einzigartige junge Frau, du bist frei, du lebst was du bist, du bist mutig, einfach nur fantastisch!! Ich bin wesentlich älter als du, aber ich verstehe genau was du meinst. Ich male seit vielen Jahren und alles was ich im Leben aufgebaut habe, spiegelt genau das was ich bin. Obwohl du noch sehr jung bist, bist du für mich eine große Inspiration! Vielen, vielen Dank 😊❤🙏
I was going to study medicine too. I had already been working with different doctors during schoolbreaks, doing internships and helped at a vets on the weekends for years. I chose all my subjects for that goal and studied constantly. I aced all my classes, full marks in 13 subjects. Then my health crashed. I found out I would not be able to practice as a physician with my chronic disabilities and diseases. I fell back on what I had known only as a recreation. The only thing I was able to do from bed in pain despite exhaustion: Draw/Paint. I gave it my all put every ounce of the little energy I had into practicing and building my skill. I did not want to be a burden and useless being. My entire life consists of art now. I live only to create. My life is so entirely different from what I and everyone around me expected it to be. But I feel it is also a lot more true to myself. I almost feel like I had a narrow escape in finding the path I was truly meant to be on. ❤
Valerie, I was thinking about this video for days now!! I felt the rage about the professor thing so much and I can relate so much. I studied fashion design in Berlin and I never felt seen or my design choices always felt „wrong“ because it’s too feminine, to tailored, too much fitted to the waist etc.. I heard it all and at some point I felt the need to change.. my style of drawing, my style of designing etc. I moved out of Berlin in July and started a master in Hamburg and let me tell you, I feel so much better without those opinions that I actually never really cared about! I even started with RUclips too because I felt the need to do my thing now lol. I think you were a big inspiration when it comes to that point. Thank you for your words. You are a true inspiration ❤
Thank goodness people like yourself are in this world to teach others. Such a beautifully presented post with guidance coming from the heart. Wonderful! Good on you. Your art is very special. 🌸🌿💗
Valerie you are wise beyond your years. I love the way you think and process things. Not only you provide us with beautiful art pieces but with different perspectives that makes us reflect and see things with new light. Thank you for that 💕💕
Thank you so much Valerie for making another beautiful video! Since I've been struggeling with shadow work, I bought your document. I'm really curious and hope it will help me to realize things i couldn't on my own. Thank you for making video's, they make me so happy, inspire me and make me feel less bad about liking art.❤❤❤💞
I've been watching your vedios from 2 years... And it feels like that you have grown so much emotionally and idk but it makes me so happy. Your vedios are just so therapatic and deep. Love from india❤
I'm 38 and ilysm! You're so inspiring to me. I look forward to your videos and resonate with so much of what you say and feel. BTW, I love your studio!! And what a beautiful prism chandelier! I recently did some homemade prism window clings.. to see dancing rainbows on my wall midday. 😊💚
Valerie😊 you are soooooo far ahead of the “typical “ life-struggle mindset! I’m in my mid fifties and it makes me so happy to watch your videos and share in your evolution that you lovingly share. It’s inspiring, affirming, and so important for our culture today for ALL ages! ❤
You've inspired me so much, I've been watching your videos for awhile now and it has brought me comfort and it also helps me put things into perspective on things I am struggling with because of your gentle and wise words.
"You can bake your own cake" - this is a perl of wisdom.
"My shadow is so big that I was like what's left if I work on my shadow?" Valerie, these are the most impactful words I have heard in a long time. You are so very wise.
So true! I also loved that Valerie was sitting in Shadow and Light when She talked about it ..I almost heard bells ringing! lol
"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself" Your videos give me comfort. Thank you. 🌠⭐🌃
I have gained so much from all you shared. I’m 76 in a few days. I’m still trying to discover new things. I’m still just as hopeful as I was at your age. I still make plans. So, thank you for the lift I get from your RUclipss, this one and so many others. 🍃🌸🍃
I'm 43 years and you are an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing.
Same. I am 69 years old.
I'm 60 and I think the same.
Tengo 57 y también volví a la pintura por inspiración de este canal, gracias por compartir Valerien ❤
Wow me too! I am 43!
44 here. Let's not give up even if we create only for our self and not for profit or to show the world. Soon we we will be ready and the conditions to step out of our comfort zone does not have to be perfect either. We are creative will find a way ❤
Oh, Valerie! Watching you push the pins into the map you've dreamed of was such a full circle moment. I wanted to tell you that I've been watching your videos for two years now, and you've had such an incredible impact on me (as I know you have on so many others). This year, I am officially applying to PhD programs in Psychology, which has been my dream for the last 6 years. For me, this is my deep dark water. It is so competitive and challenging, but I feel an incredible pull towards this unknown. I thought you'd be delighted to know that your videos have impacted me so much that I've developed several research questions around ideas you've posited that resonated with me--I'm currently researching social media addiction, and aim to understand how this addictive behavior (doom scrolling) can be prevented. I also hope to research purpose and meaning in life, and how these feelings change people's lives.
I have your fine art print 'Introspection' hanging in my bedroom in a gold frame, and it always reminds me to not fear the cold water. Your light permeates all over the world Valerie! Thank you
wow. awesome.
Wow I’m at the airport watching this watery eyed. My mother is so fear based and it definitely has affected me too. It’s so hard when our parents have had so much trauma and don’t know how to break out of the mindset. Thank you for sharing your story with your father ❤
You are right Valerie, fighting only drains you. Always be true to yourself.
This is the reason why when I was pushed away by others I always went inside of me. I learned to never follow anyone. I do my own things. I have a lot of things to do.
Same, I had to stop waiting for people to be interested in the things I was interested in. I do so many things alone now and it is so much fun.
Sometimes when people say they will join me it feels like an intrusion.
I’m crying right now. You are an inspiration. I am a licensed teacher and a registered nurse at the same time. But art has always been my first love. I’m tired of pleasing other people especially my parents. They never asked what I really want to do. If I ever bring up something like art, they just brush it off as if it doesn’t matter. Art is where I am happiest. It’s when I create that I am my true self. And it’s true that sometimes we just need at least one person to just truly believe in us. I wish someone in my family would tell me to follow my heart and chase what truly makes me happy.
Be that person for yourself. So many of us end up spread in other career paths (which is kinda cool to see artist all over) but a lot of people feel divided between their passions and ‘practical’ work. Don’t be afraid to make space for your art wherever that looks. You won’t have to cater to other people’s wishes for you forever but you’ll always have yourself. And the people who believe in you will come ❤
Valerie… look at how many pins you have in your map already… you have created something of yourself from within… that has touched other peoples all over the world… that makes them want it in their own lives, because it has touched them also. That is my definition, my
( opinion)… of when a painting… is no longer just a painting… but is truly now ART !!!
I hope that makes sense… it was meant to be a compliment… I have my print… I ordered from you… because I appreciate your painting… and now it’s art that hangs in my home. By living for yourself you have touched others.
Continued success in your creative journey…
Your spirit shines brightly… 🌎🕊️
🌜🌞🌛
I'm 57. I've been through a rough patch in my life, and for that I'm grateful. I believed in myself and I did it. I'm doing it. That's what I'll always do - hear and listen to my heart. You're so close to my heart, lovely Valerie. Believing in you, I believe in myself. Thank you, bright pure Light. Keep shining ❤
Not sure why folks are negative, I really love your studio. Even before any changes to it. The shape and windows have character. Now your new decor adds your character to it as well. ❤ You and the house are the only ones living there and it’s a combination of you both. 😊
You have become such an inspiration to me, Ive always been so scared to be who I am because of external people and now I find hope in your videos, I want to thank you dearly. You have saved me from my darkness.
Your videos make me want to get up and create when I have no motivation. Also to get up and organize my life and ideas. Thank you so much, Valerie💓
When you told about the opinions of people about your studio i was literally shocked because when i saw it while you were shifting from your old studio I was literally jumping on my bed by the share beauty of the studio because I just loved it it was so unique share this video to my friends showing them how beautiful it is 🌷 keep going honey you are so beautiful
Valerie don’t forget to put in your map Perú. I'm collecting your paintings ❤
Yesss! Will do that 🥰 I have to buy more pins 🗺📌 An thank you for collecting my art 🥹💞
Thank you so much for your beautiful thoughts and inspiration. For about four years now, I’ve been doing exactly that: baking my own cookies! I can truly say that this decision has brought me so much happiness. I left behind my studies and teachers and followed my heart-back to simplicity, playfulness, and experimentation, free from rigid concepts. Just being and doing what my heart desires. That is true fulfillment. I’m sending you love and wishing you endless joy on your journey🙏🥰♥️!!
Here is our asthetic princess✨️, sweet angel 🧚♀️ love u valerie ❤
this video literally saved me, i was going through very hard time, feeling desperate and omg, this speech just saved me. and this wonderful painting! i wish i could purchase it, but i will be just looking at it regularly on your website haha. it will remind me of this peace you gave me. thank you, much love
I do relate to you not fighting, the unknown is scary , but not as scary as staying stagnant ❤.
Your work is beautiful, here's to leaving the cave xxx
Hi Val.. I related so much to ur video cause I've been doing shadow work and inner child healing for the last 4 years. I was surrounded by so many people and had lost myself before.confuse, angry, self sabotage were my companion. Now I listen to my soul higher self and obviously it comes with losing a lot of people with different thinking. It's very peaceful and fulfilling now.
The chandelier looks very classy and beautiful and the painting is incredible as always. Take care of urself 🩷💛🩷
Dear Valerie, You’re a true artist, but you are also enlightened. You’re very much aware of certain truths 🙂 Very gifted you are! That’s probably why you may have had people in art school hating on you. Not everyone in art school is truly an artist.
The best aspect of you Valerin is that no matter what, you are true to yourself ! You don’t lie to your human being ,you accept then you transform it , your anger , your emotions , your jealousy, your vulnerability and that’s what make you improve and grow as a human being, you know how to think , YOU ARE WONDERFUL! you know how to express those feelings , you put the right words on them you don’t run away , you are not a coward, YOU ARE A FIGHTER, you are brave and courageous, you are simply beautiful, I’m very very happy to have crossed your videos for a while now and on the top of that your mesmerising artwork , love you ❤
Thanks for sharing this Valerie. I am a recovering people pleaser. I also have a wound of being treated like a black sheep. So I needed this video. This is so helpful and encouraging. Thanks so much. I appreciate you, your wisdom, and your encouragement. 😊🥰❤
Danke Valerie. Du warst heute meine Rettung. Deine Worte haben meine gegenwärtige Situation beschrieben. Du hast mir Kraft geschenkt und mir den Weg ins Licht gezeigt, danke dafür. Du bist so jung und so talentiert und klug! Sei stolz auf dich!
I appreciate you for offering the shadow worksheet at a reasonable price.
I thank you for translating the work of Carl Jung into a usable worksheet.
Thank you for your art.
Dear Valerie, I am so happy to have discovered your channel and your art! The most important part of it is You. With your vibrant energy and such an elegance in the way you are! 🙏🏻✨🌞 Many warm hugs!
This title is amazing!!! Perfect synchronicity for me! In the last couple of weeks what has been coming up for me are signs that I need to believe in myself as an artist. I'm a watercolor artist turning my work into surface pattern designs. I find it interesting that the length of this video is 22:17. I've been seeing combinations of 2's and 7's that mean believe in yourself. 2217 means believe that there are no limits and you can succeed in what you want when you put your heart and soul into it!! I've had so many synchronicities with your videos, Valerie, along my path and this is just another amazing one! Also, I need that print for my collection : )
Thank you for sharing this, Valerie. It's not easy exposing yourself like that online... I'm an artist as well, and I have gone through a kind of similar metamorphosis. To be able to share and hold back things is really difficult. I admire you for that.
There is so much beauty in everything you do. It’s a privilege that you share it with us. Thank you
Whenever I come across your bits of joy and wisdom, I have had a better day. Thanks!
This came a t the perfect time. I’m lying in bed defeated and want to hide away from the world. I have made a massive change to my family and regretting it. So now I am going to go into solution based thinking (I know it’s there I just chose not to access it sometime) so your video came at the perfect time.
I love how you think and share your thinking so generously with us. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to so many ❤❤
And WOW!! When you were putting the pins in the map!!! AMAZING!!!! 🎉
I am a professional artist with very low self esteem, been trying to put myself out there on social media but have found it very hard to be myself. I have tried many tasks and courses to build up my confidence. Yet this video has inspired me and given me an idea of telling my story while painting. Thank you for people like you, who genuinely care about others and sharing your story! 🙏🏼🙌❤️
I don’t know how i found you but you have opened up not only my eyes but also my heart I have been less angry and more in tune with myself and I want to thank you for that.
You are so wise to listen to your own voice. Most people are fearful and that fear manifests into jealousy. You have grown so much and changed so much since I first found your videos. You're so confident and glow from within. You are inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art and your journey.
Valerie, you are lucky to have that Teacher. He/she has saved you from the grind. Wish I could leave everything behind to pursue Art. ❤
People have done this to me since art school.My parents were artists and my father would disparage my "woman art".Also other male teachers tried to say I was narrow minded because I was focused on what inspired me
.I think I have overcome all of that but I still doubt myself.I focused more on my family than my art but never gave up.Now I am older I am determined to just do what inspires me and not listen to anyone unless I respect them and ask for advice.Thank you for your wisdom.❤
Thank you Valerie! I can never get enough of watching your videos; your videos are therapy for me!
Oh Valerie, you are so precious! ✨ Thank you for making me reflect, this about jealousy and inspiration is so true ... 🙏🏻
I am happy and grateful that you trust me, this is important to me! 😍
One day I will have one of your paintings here with me in São Paulo, Brazil. 🇧🇷 I love you and your art, thank you very much! 💖🎨
You are an inspiration you don’t make RUclips videos you make art’ Your videos are the best videos on RUclips. I love you. Keep on going.❤❤
This is one of your greatest videos yet. I love the messages and the way you casually explain your trial and error on your couch. This video especially gives me so much motivation and strength right now. I'm struggling with people (friends, family, colleagues) occasionally and want to but feel like I can't distance myself, like I'm nothing alone. And your videos help me so much to get out of that mindset and be fine on my own. I really like the way you openly speak up about what we all know but don't know how to deal with. You show us the problem, the solution and happiness in one go. It's also such a joy to see you being happy about furniture, art and little things. Your videos are such a great motivation!
I believe in you, Valerie! I am watching your videos several times.
Sometimes solution mindset doesn't work when I run out of solutions...
You are so wise and inspirational. Dont ever let anyone dim your wonderful light. Keep the faith. ❤
Whenever life is low, I come back to listen to her! Because she makes reality beautiful like ghibli❤
It’s always such an experience when you’re going through a change in your life and someone you’ve never met and may never meet makes a video that resonates that almost describes what you’re going through. I’m going through a lot of spiritual and emotional upheaval, not in my art but in my social life. I find that my needs aren’t being met and I feel like I need to grow. My friends don’t understand me and I’ve grown tired of years of baring my soul only to be demonized or tossed away. It’s been hard to let them go, I’m not cutting myself off from them but I have to recognize that what I need if different from what they want and what they were willing to give and trying to be this altered version of myself to suit them isn’t working. So I decided very recently that I’m going to be my own bestie and cheerleader. I have to look after myself and advocate for myself and help me get to where ever it is I need to go, even if it means it’s without them. They helped me through a lot but love and friendships aren’t always forever, not like how it is in fiction. I thank them for what they taught me but it’s time I focus on writing my own story instead because I know who I want to be and holding myself back to in hopes of being loved isn’t worth it anymore and that’s fine. There are no rules to life. Just live, laugh and love (as corny as that is) ❤️
I am just really grateful that a person like you exists! Thank you ❤
3:16 you talking about this ❤ ty , i had a friend or i tought was my friends and he told me he's father told him that being a artis you couldn't make money. That got me very depressed because. Not so long i finally realized he wasn't my friend. He talk bad about me to others. I stop talking to him. Thank you for always being so inspiring 💗 💖 people forget we are humans ahd we have to be kind ❤ 💙 ( I am a artis)
thank you so much being the inspiration for more lil' artist like me
Liebe Valerie, - ich weiss garnicht wie sehr ich Dir danken soll - denn Du hast keine Ahnung wie nahe mir das Video heute geht, weil ich genau mit vielem von Dir erwaehntes durchmache. So sitze ich jetzt hier mit feuchten Augen und aber motiviert von Deinen Erfahrungen, Deinen Worten - ganz arg vielen Dank fuer alles!! Bist nicht nur eine klasse, fantastische Malerin, aber auch Psychologin, Lehrerin, Motivator - ein Mensch! Nicht selbstsuechtig, sorgsam! Liebe Gruesse aus den USA - Markus
I really can't explain to you how deeply I needed this reminder today. Especially, the way you put it. I've know these things for years but oftentimes forget. Than you for being so lovely! ❤
You are a wonderful old soul Valerie, you have a lot of wisdom for someone your age, but then again what is the “right age”! I admire that and can empathize with what your saying, I too went through this at a young age, but I wasn’t strong enough!
I love your place, design choices, your calmness! ❤
I am 57 years old and I am also working in arts, but different than yours. Your words are really inspiring and wise and I love to listen to them and you.
I can't tell you how demotivated I was feeling.. i paint too and i stopped painting and that was my biggest fear which was coming true. But your videos really help me. Feels like a hug to my soul which i was really craving for. Thank you so much Valerie. Thank you
You are an amazing young lady. Keep the faith. We always end up where we belong. ❤
Valarie truly want to thank you for being you🩷 I love your vlogs and all the beauty & wisdom you share Xx
Thank you for making this video, Valerie. I look forward to new content from you all the time. And thank you for the input on the shadow work, I already purchased the work sheets from you and has printed them out. Your videos are so full of inspiration, and every time you hit a cord in my heart. You are a true teacher of life. Thank you for you being you. ❤ ~ Kristin
Everytime I watch one of your bew videos I take something from you and keep and work it inside me. You have an excellent workspace and a great community if I say so myself. Thank you for everything ❤
I have just discovered your youtube channel, and can l say l am blown away by your wisdom being so young, you have truely inspired me and l want to say thank you for sharing your beautiful art, your beautiful home and your beautiful self.
I'm glad people are concerned and care about you and your dreams and goals, don't take that for granted. When nobody cares it becomes a much different scene .
As I finished watching this video, I went on and filmed something I've been postponing for quite a while. It's a campaign I'm working on for my small business, but I find myself procrastinating every time I start doubting myself, and thinking of fear of failure. Watching you and talking so wisely, with such assertiveness, confidence, based on your experience, along with the beautiful shots you filmed of you doing your artwork, trying new skills, embellishing your art studio, truly inspired me to go and do my own creative work. And stopped doubting 💕 I'll come back to this video whenever I have self-doubt or for creative blocks. Thanks for sharing your artwork and your ideas and lifestyle Valerie ✨️🥰
Everything in this video is what I needed to hear! Thank you once again Valerie, you are a gift to the world! ❤
Your videos always make me not only reflect on different things but also relax and START DOING. I started the video and by the end of it i have some kind of the sketch, your works and video always inspiring. Thank you very much, you made my day better, hope you'll also have a brighter day.❤
Thank you so much Valerie for your message and it’s so true that people don’t want you to have more they have and it doesn’t matter what anybody think of others that’s why I opted to not have so called friends and settled for acquaintances. I have been an introvert off and on through out my life and I’m more comfortable being by myself. I do love and appreciate having a loving relationship with one special person when ever it presents itself.
you are a so much better preacher and evengelist than most of them in the church. Thanks. You are a blessing to many
Valerie , thank you for showing your best self . This is one of the powerful things I see in your spirit :)
I needed your positivity today. thank you
i love what you say here, about others unconscious jealousy, and you are so right. Thank you for sharing. beautiful aquarelles too .
Yas MISS !!! 11:11
Glow on with your sparkling self !!! 💫 everyone around me is so surface I’m starving for depth lately … it’s a knowing 12:12
Hi Valerie. I have watched you for years. You are a wonderful artist. I wish I could buy all your art. I did buy something from your shop today and I will treasure it because I watched you create it. It will be special to me. ❤❤ Keep creating and believing in yourself❤
The part, where you pin-up on the World Map! THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!
I believe in you, Valerie. Thank you for your insights and encouragement.
I can't express how grateful I am to found your channel this year, Miss Valerie. You've been an inspiration and not just that, but also an answered prayer from God. Yes, you're a God-sent person, Miss, and I hope you won't stop being humble and shining your light to this dark and cruel world. In Jesus Name, may God use you more mightily. ❤
First of all I want to thank you Valerie 🙏❤️ this video is my favorite one and it gives us so much value. I'm impressed how you built your mindset. I agree with everything you've said, your words give me an inspiration and motivation ❤️ wish you all the best 🙏
This was one of your best videos yet. I also love how you invest in yourself as you invest in making your space truly your own! With things that you love and spark joy
Valerie, I was so moved seeing your map! I remember watching the video when you mentioned it and seeing you with it now is so incredibly inspiring. Whenever I tune into one of your videos you always seem to have the perfect message for the moment I’m in. I truly love your channel & am so happy you exist in the world. Sending you so much love!
Thank you Valerie for the never ending inspiration you give just at the right times in my life. ❤
Hi Valerie, I’ve watched all of your videos -some more than once- and i always love to do it. They are so inspirational and they remind me my artsy, calm and intellectual side that can fade throughout the caotic daily routine. Your speechs are like the reflections of my thoughts most of the time. I’m so thankful for discovering your channel and congratulations from now for the map goal -even i’m so excited about it🥹- i hope you achieve to pin every city as soon as possible girll✨🩵
Thank you Valarie, I’ve I have just come across your videos today and you have gained another follower. :) I agree with things you are saying. Thank you for putting things so inspirational. I really like your ‘bake your own cake’ analogy.
It has reminded me.
I love your mind and heart-set, the way you view things !!! I felt so understood watching this
I wanted to like this video 10 times over. So many valuable points. Love your art. Absolutely love your studio and love seeing you figure it out and elevate the style of your studio. Love how you edited the movie and enjoyed how you speak. Thank you. So brave doing youtube
Valeria you have discovered your magic and you’re sprinkling beauty love inspiration and goodness as you go ❤💕🧿✨✨⭐️🌟
God is within us foreal! Thanks for the inspiration , keep following the path of your dreams ✨
What beautiful philosophy, and so true. Your painting is also beautiful. Thank you for this video. It’s quite inspiring.
Today I had a bad day, but you made it better. You remind me of my old self, and I'm glad that you're so genuine.
Liebe Valerie, du bist eine einzigartige junge Frau, du bist frei, du lebst was du bist, du bist mutig, einfach nur fantastisch!! Ich bin wesentlich älter als du, aber ich verstehe genau was du meinst. Ich male seit vielen Jahren und alles was ich im Leben aufgebaut habe, spiegelt genau das was ich bin. Obwohl du noch sehr jung bist, bist du für mich eine große Inspiration! Vielen, vielen Dank 😊❤🙏
I was going to study medicine too. I had already been working with different doctors during schoolbreaks, doing internships and helped at a vets on the weekends for years. I chose all my subjects for that goal and studied constantly. I aced all my classes, full marks in 13 subjects. Then my health crashed. I found out I would not be able to practice as a physician with my chronic disabilities and diseases. I fell back on what I had known only as a recreation. The only thing I was able to do from bed in pain despite exhaustion: Draw/Paint. I gave it my all put every ounce of the little energy I had into practicing and building my skill. I did not want to be a burden and useless being. My entire life consists of art now. I live only to create. My life is so entirely different from what I and everyone around me expected it to be. But I feel it is also a lot more true to myself. I almost feel like I had a narrow escape in finding the path I was truly meant to be on. ❤
Your painting is really beautiful and your videos are very inspiring!
Valerie, I was thinking about this video for days now!! I felt the rage about the professor thing so much and I can relate so much. I studied fashion design in Berlin and I never felt seen or my design choices always felt „wrong“ because it’s too feminine, to tailored, too much fitted to the waist etc.. I heard it all and at some point I felt the need to change.. my style of drawing, my style of designing etc.
I moved out of Berlin in July and started a master in Hamburg and let me tell you, I feel so much better without those opinions that I actually never really cared about! I even started with RUclips too because I felt the need to do my thing now lol. I think you were a big inspiration when it comes to that point. Thank you for your words. You are a true inspiration ❤
Thank goodness people like yourself are in this world to teach others. Such a beautifully presented post with guidance coming from the heart. Wonderful! Good on you. Your art is very special. 🌸🌿💗
Danke, das du damit einen Anfang machst
Valerie you are wise beyond your years. I love the way you think and process things. Not only you provide us with beautiful art pieces but with different perspectives that makes us reflect and see things with new light. Thank you for that 💕💕
Thank you so much Valerie for making another beautiful video! Since I've been struggeling with shadow work, I bought your document. I'm really curious and hope it will help me to realize things i couldn't on my own.
Thank you for making video's, they make me so happy, inspire me and make me feel less bad about liking art.❤❤❤💞
I've been watching your vedios from 2 years...
And it feels like that you have grown so much emotionally and idk but it makes me so happy. Your vedios are just so therapatic and deep. Love from india❤
I'm 38 and ilysm! You're so inspiring to me. I look forward to your videos and resonate with so much of what you say and feel.
BTW, I love your studio!! And what a beautiful prism chandelier! I recently did some homemade prism window clings.. to see dancing rainbows on my wall midday. 😊💚
Valerie😊 you are soooooo far ahead of the “typical “ life-struggle mindset! I’m in my mid fifties and it makes me so happy to watch your videos and share in your evolution that you lovingly share. It’s inspiring, affirming, and so important for our culture today for ALL ages! ❤
I cherish this video with my whole heart. Lovely inspiring ambiance and wise words. 🥰
This is such a nice video. So calming & eye opening. Your voice is also so soothing & very relaxing to listen to.
Valerie du bist einfach so cool. Ich liebe deine Videos und freue mich, dass du deinen Weg mit uns teilst! ❤
You've inspired me so much, I've been watching your videos for awhile now and it has brought me comfort and it also helps me put things into perspective on things I am struggling with because of your gentle and wise words.