Why artists don't get good feedback - people sketching episode 13
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- Опубликовано: 22 фев 2014
- At many different levels of being an artists, we struggle with phases in which we find it difficult to get feedback on our work. In this video, I talk about 3 such stages in which I regularly find artists struggling to find feedback and encouragement, and I do my best to offer solutions.
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I love you're inappropriate laughs that come out of nowhere
It sounds like a one piece character laugh
Will, nobody rambles with more purpose than you! :)
This is my motivation to draw nothing but hands and feet for the next 2 decades of my life.
You have an amazing personality, a great balance of reality and raw honesty. But the best part is that your really passionate and I dare to say your the definition of being humane.
Your artwork here also turned out really great, I love the process and the subtle touches that make this artwork unique. The added white in the end I did not expect as a first time viewer and it came out well. I also liked that pencil at the end with the red and blue, for warming up and cooling the artwork.
A thumbs up from me, thank you.
I am so guilty of hoarding references more often than I take the time to actually learn from them by drawing. I love your videos because they get me to MAKE more art rather than just collecting it.
I freaking love your drawing style. If u did animation I would definitely watch them
This was like therapy, hearing all this.
I love mean, inappropriate laughing teachers, giving compassionate insight in troubled souls problems. Thank You:)
A friend sent me a link to this. It's honestly hard hitting reality told in a way that's not condescending and/or goal wrecking. I really dig this, Will, this is inspiring.
What I find most interesting about your advice is that you project a lot of empathy during it. You seem like you're always conscious of what words will hurt to hear and softening the blow and when a little bit of levity and satire will make more of an impact. I especially liked this particular video because it can easily be applied to other creative outlets beyond just drawing. Well done sir!
maybe i'm just a natural crybaby or my eyesockets are too loose but i literally sobbed for good minutes when you told us about the middle phase. it's very lonely and frustrating, yes, and it's very tempting to just put down the pen and quit drawing alltogether but it is called a phase for a reason. meaning it would pass and you can get better of it by practice. and yesss that moment when everything clicks together and you can see you're getting better, that's such a satisfying feeling.
thank you very much for the advice(insight?) Mr. Teller. this video is such a balm to heart, i really feel so much less like a garbage x''D
+qouinette I'm glad I could help, my friend. Keep smiling!
I loved this video! Really insightful and encouraging. You have a real gift for speaking to the rest of us artsy folks in our own language.
"Where you do a drawing that makes other people just sit back and admire... beauty.. and appreciate their life a little bit more because of something you've created, it's totally worth all of the struggles you've been through"
Inspiring stuff right here - hearing you say this reminded me why I decided to start the artistic journey. Thank you for making this
Totttaaally my situation right now. My stuff isn't... BAD... but it's also not special. I still struggle with too many things too and it makes me curve down my inspiriation. So I end up drawing easing things and hope something good comes out of it. Again, I have barely any motivation for anytthing since I'm depressed, but I hope I can get out of it someday.
***** Thanks Will, you're a great inspiration
I share the same feeling. You have to know exactly why you are depressed. It also depends on your age, because you are building your character, thoughts and opinions on life, etc. If you get demotivated when drawing because you're not happy with the result which always happens to every artist, just practice more. Try different things such as different styles, grips on the pencil. Themes, papers, or just stay a while without drawing. That cleans up your mind a bit which helps you to get more focused over time. Look for "Proko", I think he is great at teaching how to draw, always useful. Good luck. :)
agree with Jones... try to find out the cause of you depression and then let your emotions fly through the pencil right onto the paper! drawing and making music got me through some rough times. and don't think too much about what others may say or about the technique.. just try to focus on you and the moment... catch the feeling in the moment and just... draw it!
Im not sure which one is better: your art or what you say. You do make a difference, sir, thank you very much.
When I'm in distress with depression and stress I listen to you Will Terell to see what story you have to tell. You brighten my day!
We should draw each other.
I cannot thank you enough. You just gave me a direction to go in that I couldn't for the life of me figure out! I need to go back and see what made me love drawing in the first place and use my art to speak to people.
This video is really helping me get through a tough time in drawing. I never really identified it before but I'm in that middle stage exactly like you're saying, where people go "oh cool" at my drawings but can't really offer any good advice. So I'm just going to keep chugging on and practicing! Great channel, keep it up!
Same here. I feel like only artists can give other artists feedback. People who aren't artists, they just say "oh that's nice." Or "yeah you're very talented. Good job. Keep it up." 😓😓 I only know what I know about art today because of other people who are artists that have been doing it for awhile.
This is very Introspective, I'm a Musician but I can Relate to the same process as a sketch artist and It's amazing that there is no difference.
Will, you are a constant source of enlightenment and positive energy to me and are by far my favourite artist. Nobody comes close to your personality and humour, thank you for your teaching
Very inspiring! I wish more of us would learn to be more honest with ourselves and understand the need to master or atleast be proficient with the BASICS before going on to more advanced stuff...and not just basics in skills but basics in storytelling and composition and expression. How you say what you're saying and not just what you're saying ...I appreciate you taking the time and being honest...its needed
I admire that you take the time to discuss areas of this whole thing many people shy away from...the sensitive stuff. What you're doing is important
you have no idea how bad i needed you to do this video. i'm currently about to finish up art school at Herron in INDY and i have been so frustrated and lonely when it come to my art because I'M NOT GETTING HELPFUL FEEDBACK. thanks WILL, you were really really helpful and encouraging. my goal is to fill ten sketch books before the year is out.
Thank you,thank you,thank you. Your lesson, lecture or call the way you want is inspiring and it has taken me up
Great insight and advice. One thing I've noticed about you since I found your videos is that you're good and you know it but you're not arrogant about it and love that. Everyone should be that way.
First time viewer and now a subscriber. You shared years of what I've failed to realize and hit home: I collect reference material. My characters float. I have looked for how to get better. I haven't put in the hours to fill sketchbooks upon sketchbooks of good drawings in order to get great. I want to watch more and eventually will, but will instead take action toward greatness. Thank you so much. Also, you're very personable and your laugh is great.
Thanks Will, for a great video full of honesty, hope, inspirations and as always, your great laugh!!!
I found this wonderfully inspiring. I notice that when I listen to you talk, Will, I feel comfortable. I draw whenever having your videos on. It's nice to hear an artist just tell it how it is. It keeps me going as an artist.
Thank you, Will.
Whenever someone shows me their drawings and they're bad, I feel really awkward, and i wish I could slip away quietly but quickly, not that my drawings are the greatest, I don't go around showing people.. lol, I try to hide them away like a deep dark secret, and whenever people want to see my sketchbook for whatever reason some of them say it's good, and I can't help but think to myself that these people just don't know what good art is, but it's probably because they're trying to be nice. I've recently been actively trying to get good at my art, so hopefully I'll be there one day.
Inspirational. Honest. Humble wisdom.
You're one of the good ones. An artist I respect very much sent me your video - and even though I work as a writer these days (going through a dearth of feedback and just getting through the loneliness of it while persevering), your words here are just so inspirational. It's good to know one isn't alone with this stuff, and you are just full of pearls of wisdom. Thanks for sharing, man!
***** - It's been almost a year since you posted this, and I still watch this in my down moments. Nothing else works as well to help me stay focused, stay on track. Future is looking brighter all the time, but when the downward spiral hits I invariably come back here to have a smile put back on my face and remember to put my head down and keep on working. Thanks man.
I love your videos, it's a gift to be able to hit an artist in a vulnerable spot, be so cheerful and happy, and instead of seeming like you're being rude, it just makes me start cracking up, too. I absolutely adore you! Keep posting and keeping us all from getting all Nosferatu serious faced!
Thank you, your comment made my night!
Fair trade! Your video made my and my best friends' days. We're that dreary middle land folk lol! I smeared FB with links to you hoping someone else out here in the art limbo land could benefit from it. I think the best thing to hear is simply that we're not alone.
I agree about how being a great artist in a room of budding artists isn't always a good thing, I feel like I'm not improving much at my art, I already know most of the stuff in my art elective. To add to that, I can't find any books that help, either. Most of the books I find tell you how to draw, not how to improve.
I love your style, and I love that intro theme music you have there=).
I feel like I am in that raw and ugly phase, but I am practicing hardcore! Your videos are so inspirational, thanks for sharing :)
This video is so great Will, it's really interesting to hear the different stages that artists go through. I have so far to go!
This is my favourite RUclips channel at the moment! - Liam
I always loved art very much but i was very scared to go into the art field. i tried to go for other majors but i was miserable, now that i finally decided to go with my heart i was scared and this video really helped thank you so much for making this video. and by the way i love your style!
I'm a dancer and an aspiring choreographer, but I also love to draw. Which is why i found your videos. But what I love about your videos is stuff you attack in videos like this. The things you are talking about can be used in all artistry, which is why I want to thank you. Because this gives me so much inspiration to continue my path as an artist in dance. Thank you.
im 31 and I'm right in that place man, thanks for making me realise that...i didn't start drawing until I was in my early 20's it just turned out that my voice needs drawing. I shouldn't expect too much at this stage.
I cannot comprehend your glorious beard, your god-like laugh, and your glorious drawing skill and even more so your humbling inspiration. You got it all man! You're the kind of guy I choose to hang around lately. Uplifting people are awesome.
Wow, that was so emotional.
You're right, these golden moments when you realize what your mistake was in a drawing makes you feel so good.
It makes you feel like you just passed another big mountain to get better.
Because of you i started to carry my scetchbook around and scetch everything that looks interesting to me.
And once there was one older lady that i drew and she looked at my scribble and asked "Is that me?"
I was unbelievable happy that she recognized herself on my drawing that I ripped the scribble out of my scetchbook at gave it to her, we're both were happy. One good memory that I always like to remember.
And your laugh by the way is really cheerful and sympathetic :)
Your laugh is so adorable! You make me smile and laugh no matter how serious I am! You always brighten my day!
Man, that middle artist thing hits so hard to home. :( I'm only just entering this phase but I can already start to feel the loneliness. I'm really dreading the next few years. D:
I enjoy calling my work shit and seeing the conformations from those around me, pushing me to not be shit, but I keep getting refuted and it's bothering me because slowly but surely fewer people are calling my work bland and crappy when I know I still have a long way to go.
Thanks for the insight, it's comforting.
Wow.. You are like an artist life saver.. i feel like when you talk your truly talking to me. Im sure everyone else feels the same but you just connect so well with your audience. Your funny, honest , talented has a teacher and an artist, and overall your so open and friendly =) It feels great to feel like you have a virtual friend that is such a great person .. i love you man
You have no idea how much this encouraged me. :) I'm stuck at that 'stiff' stage you talked about. Still struggling through it. It almost feels like an impossible wall. But I am going to take your advice on going back to the reason why I started drawing. Thank you soo much. :)
I just want to say thank you for making this video. Im about to graduate and lately I have been struggling with what to do my talent as an artist. As I watch your videos I've come to realize that I can't think of anything else better to do than create art. So I just want to say thank you.
*I want to make people happy when they see my art.*
(Positive Psychology, sort of speak).
I found my passion for art when I watched VHS ending of Sleeping Beauty. Where the 'magic behind Disney' started, the traditional artists still created the backgrounds. One of which did a step-by-step of how he created the background for the forest scene. I thought, "I WANNA DO THAT!"
However, after I graduated high school I submitted my work to Disney and they regretfully informed me that they no longer take traditional artists (unless they are concept artists, but even then they wanted a digital artist background).
So now I don't really know what to do except teaching art. And your videos make me realize that I can do anything, (i actually have a small business with a fellow friend(s) that want me to be the back bone of their stories).
I've been looking at so many lectures over the course of about 6 months. I never really knew where I stood on that little phase meter, mainly because I don't show anybody my artwork and I never bothered to judge it myself. That includes friends, family and even my girlfriend. I mean, I used to show others when I was younger. But I was in that starting phase where my art would be horrendous and sub-amateur-looking. I find myself to be in that second phase where I'm good enough, but not at all great. Unfortunately, over the course of time I've sort of braked on drawing. Mainly because of demoralization due to my partner being a significantly better artist who's able to do photo-realism, as well as the style that I've longed to have. She was better than I am now when she was about eleven years old. And that hits pretty hard when you're trying to be an artist because you're older than somebody, but they can draw professionally and you're no place near that level yet. I've asked for her help, but every time I get demoralized she'd lose her patience and kind of just say, "You're stuck. I can't help you." I'd like to overcome the demoralization - so is there a way to? Or is it something I'll need to truck on through?
My advice would be, you to take competitive additute and working harder than she. Not getting stressed of being worse than she, but getting inspired. Like when you see what she just drew, be like : " Wow, that's really nice! Next month I'll draw as good!"
I hate to admit it but the first guy you described is me at the moment. It's funny because I've just come to terms with this recently and your description fit soo perfectly. Thanks for the video I've got some work to do.
I love your video's so much!
Not only are they inspiring to listen to as I draw and they have such cool art in them, but your words are so uplifting to the soul in general!
Your heart and soul is as beautiful as your art!
I'm not an artist, but I love watching the sketches come to life with the coloring. Very nice work, and great commentary.
I'm really glad I watched this tonight, Will. Thanks for the inspiration. Next 6 months are going to be devoted to finding something to say. I appreciate your videos!
ah at last! Refreshing advice! I've been working on and off on my art most of my life, went to college for it even, but life side tracked me away from it. About five or so months ago I realized I was never drawing anymore and I was just super unhappy, so I got back to work. Been building up momentum and regular practice to the point now where I'm drawing everyday again, without fail. I'm really through "playing around" with my work, I want to take it to the next level. It's good to find a resource like this, finally, that addresses these issues I've been coming up against
I feel like I'm in that 'good but not great' stage and hearing this helped at least make me feel better that there IS a light at the end of the long, lonely tunnel. So until then, I will just keep drawing and keep telling stories. There are lots of things left to learn!
I'm never sure wherever it's because i just love watching you draw,or if it's the sheer amount of helpful information you give when you talk and put in to your videos. But whatever it is that makes me watch. Your a class act, don't ever stop. best wishes
Will, I was the best drawer in high school. Im now 46 Dad, Husband. I haven't drawn for 10 years. I find I've lost a lot of the talent I had. I found you on youtube and my 12 year old son has given me the urge to get back into it. He has so much raw talent and a great imagination, we discuss story ideas and Ive started sketching character ideas with him. Keep posting it feels like your talking to me and its helping me. Im gonna crank out a ton of sketch books and see where it leads. Thanx Steve
I'm an artist myself and at first I didn't know what to do with my art,let me tell ya it was bad. It was when I was doing anime and then I say to myself "this is helping me." So I try what got me into draw and that was my love for cartoons. From than on my art was getting better, but it wasn't there yet I didn't know why. Then I saw on of your videos and it got me to where I am to today. Not from your work, but from what you said it your videos.
That's very true.
You need to do a series of videos on this topic, please.
I love watching (and listening) to your People Sketching videos! PLEASE do more! They're so fun to watch. My favorite part is when you break out that white gel pen, it's mesmerizing.
Bottom line: Just deal with everything and just go on.
You couldn't have demonstrated the essence of your story better than by removing your cat-assistant from your view and continuing your talk. Haha!
Thanks for an inspiring and reassuring talk.
And it's very cool to see you draw (old fashioned, cintiqueless). Wonderful to see how easy you shade with those markers. And who knew a simple white line would make it twice as good in the end! Loved it, I added you to my featured channels.
I think what Will is talking about halfway through the vid is mainly a compositional aspect of drawings. That the technical ability is there but the composition is boring. I think I'm a bit in that phase right now. Creating interesting dynamics in composition is a lot harder than you would think. But like Will and every other professional artist out there has said, the only way to get better is to keep at it and be patient. Will, thanks for the vid. As always, very inspirational. Keep em coming!
Man, I really enjoyed this, it was very informative. Your laugh is amazing. I'm subscribing and looking forward to whatever you post next!
Ahh, I love coloring with markers. It's so relaxing to hear the marker against the paper.
Will, I am 18 years old, and I am in love with art. I have since I was little. I watch your videos everytime it comes out, and I want you to know that you are in inspiration. You keep my passion alive (Even when some want it to die). Please keep up the good work. :')
Will, write a book. I don't mean a "how to draw book" or any of that bull. Something more along the lines of a "How to be an artist book". You are seriously my biggest inspiration and my favorite artist. You are also the most insightful person I've ever had the honor to be taught by. I honestly think that if you were to make a book it would sell easily. Thanks for doing what you do, man.
Really nice vids! I love the enthusiasm you put and it makes me smile to see that there are people like you in this industry, keep it up man!
You just gave the magic answer, I needed as and artist!!! I have recently found myself buying a lot of books, and reference material that I lost sight of just drawing. Putting in the time as you said in the video, and thanks for the great information your channel provides. From one artist to another thank you again.
I work like hell on my drawings, I really am just learning how to draw anything really and I draw at least one thing every single day even if I don't keep it and I used to have a DA account where I put up the stuff i was really proud of....then it started getting torn into by other people. I don't mind people telling me its bad but....in today's society people seem to forget to give the constructive form of criticism.
I am not looking for a job as and artist I am a novelist but I find drawing helps me see my creations and putting it out there would help people maybe want to read my stuff...But I don't know why I bother anymore when people just seem to find it amusing to rip down your confidence.
You just stopped me from giving up ♥ Thanks Will
There is something about your voice that makes me want to draw. That's the third time I've listened to your videos and finished some art. I gotta do this more often.
I really love hearing your stories :) also, that laugh/chuckle you have once in a while is funny XD
I think this is one of your best vids of this series yet, Will, imo at least. :D You definitely ARE one of those artists who can teach as well as draw, and you know how to be humble and get people interested in what you're saying. This vid also really helped me in a personal way. I'm 15, and I hope to become an animator someday bc I love to tell stories creatively. I've only started to really draw/work hard in the past year or so though, and sometimes I get frustrated with if my full-bodies don't look quite right, or my characters aren't interesting enough, etc, not to mention a lil' bit of flack from my family for wanting an art career. (I totally understand where they're coming from though. It's just that I know this is exactly what I want to do in life, to share a part of myself with my stories and make other people /feel/ with them too as much as I can.) But watching your vids and getting encouragement from peers really brightens my days and keeps that resolve going. So thank you so much. :) (Sorry for the huge 'life-story' thing, ahaha. ^^')
I've been up all night drawing and watching your playlist. Every time I hear your laugh it makes me smile and keeps me drawing. I love it haha.
I must be insane but I enjoyed the compositions of the drawings from that sketchbook of yours circa 1996
Your people sketching videos are easily my favorite. I love the advice you give.
One other thing, you are also right about references, I spent practically the whole day downloading tutorials, and ebooks, etc..about drawing, and by the time I actually started drawing I was too tired and over-whelmed by the plethora of stuff that I probably won't even use. So now, I limit that time spent, and just draw. Only real way to learn AND be original at the same time.
Thank you for always uploading such great videos with wonderful tips and insight. I love how much closer you feel than a lot of the other artist online, you keep things so real and open. :)
I really loved the information that you gave. I started listening to this video at work and continued on my drive home. I feel like i've heard so many things from each category and mostly lately it's been no critique at all. I just don't know what to say, it's like you've said everything that I was thinking. I'm definitely subscribing and watching more of your videos. I guess for me, I like hearing that, yeah it's going to be tough but just keep working at it. Keep doing it and you'll get there. I in no way think I'm a great artist and I know that I need a lot more work. It's nice to know that when I say that, someone understands instead of thinking "oh you just think you're a bad artist. Stop being so negative." I'm acknowledging that I need more work and that I can be so much better. This is a great video and it brought me out of a crumby mood today. :)
I've been looking forward to this version of this sketch video, I'm glad that it's up now.
This is very helpful. I have tried every way in the world around practicing. I hate to do stuff that I'm not naturally good at. I have been drafting so long I'm out of practice at drawing by hand. I don't like to see my bad work but it's the only way to get better. I'm grateful that people take time to help.
This was so cool... whenever I'll feel I'm going nowhere with my drawings I'll come back and watch this to get my spirits lifted :)
i've been watching your people sketching vids since yesterday and i've learned a lot from your point of view! for myself i think i am inbetween the first and second phase and these videos really encourage me to practice things out of my comfort zone!
thanks c:
im glad i stumbled on to this vid, i really like your honesty because i feel as though you were talking to me as one of those who would gather alot of references and data but not putting in the mileage (even though im now putting in) and also i like what you said about the next new thing, i love alot of different art and anime styles but every time i try to learn from them i end up with something completely new and im very happy about that because i dont like copying someone else nor do i like stereotyping, because of that im becoming an even better artist and master story teller
I have lost count of how many times I have watched this particular video, and well, there is always something new to pick up.
Specially since the career move forward, and yet, you still have it covered.
It's amazing, really :)
So thanks again
thanks a lot for those words, you're the best teacher I've ever had so far haha, I guess I'll have to start drawing and drawing, keep doing this awesome work, this is what artists need to know
I always watch your vids while drawing, your advice is so inspiring and wise to me as a young artist. Im really happy you make these kind of videos, and your caricatural drawings always bring a smile on my face :)
Yer damn right it was helpful. I'm really glad I watched this, man. Like, seriously. I think I'm at stage two and it was real scary how you knew exactly how most folks feel about that (including myself). Great stuff.
I really love this video and it is true. I've been drawing since I can remember and just kept drawing, I learned new things from my middle school art teacher and he told me that I should go to a special art school where I'm from. He helped me with my portfolio to show the school. When it came time to show they didn't accept anything that I did. I was heart broken but I never stopped doing my artwork now I'm better than before and all of my friends ask me how did I learn and I always told them that I never stopped drawing.
Thanks for the insightful commentary. This is a topic that really struck a cord with me, things to think about. Anyways, I love the cartoon of the old man drinking his coffee, reminds me of an old friend of mine. Cheers, you just got a new subscriber!
Amazing work and advice! one of the best parts of listening to you is your humor and the way you laugh at yourself, its a great quality. Your laugh is stupendous by the way!
SO awesome lecture!
It feels like poeple don't understand when I say I am artist and drawing a lot.
They expect a finished painting. I can't even draw. Mileage is the only secret!
I love it when you randomly let out giggles... Hahaha! You are great Will!
Thank you so much for your videos, not only you show how you work (which is beautiful to watch), you also give inspiring and honest speeches. This is what i needed to work harder on what i love. Really, thanks!
In every video I have seen from you, I have always learned something. Something meaningful and inspiring, something that helped me improve my confidence in my skills, something that made my day - my week - better.
Please continue to share your wonderful thoughts and press on with educating young artists like myself. Thank you, so much.
I love how much joy you get out of the hard truth. Great advice, and very motivating!
its so relaxing listen to you talk about how to and why and become great and stuff because right now just listening to you makes me feel like i can actually put my mind on a piece of paper that has been hiding behind my brain and yeah i drew a horse style that i've been wanting to get good at and yeah i did and i'm proud of it , thank you Will :)
I just started as an animation student and have only been drawing for about 5 years, im a big believer in learning from reference material but its what you can do and create after you have learned thats gonna decide your future in art. Your right when you say you can have a portfolio drawing every disney character perfectly but they dont care because they have seen it before, they want New and Original material because if your hired thats the kind of stuff their going to be using. Great video and advice will!
Thank you for this video Will. I am at the point where I am good but not great but I find seem to find anyone to give me any good advice because it's always "woah" and I can see and feel something is missing. I don't want to give up because this is honestly something I love but hearing you talk about this makes me think I really need to put way more work and try to socialize more with exploring other avenues in art. I want to have my own voice and you just hit the nail on the head and the reassurance I needed. Thank man. seriously.
You are a real inspiration Will, always so honest and in depth. I really appreciate having someone like you out there for motivation. Watching your videos makes me want to be a better artist and gives me the push I need to forge ahead.
I'm crying. This video is so helpful. You really are amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much.
I love watching your videos !
Not just for the great advice, but also because you're so happy all the time :)
Thank you for this video. You can hear things a million times but it only takes that _one_ time for it to finally click. This made me want to create, thanks again!