First and foremost, I am an artist. And this art channel is an extension of my art practice 🪐
I am fascinated by memory and nostalgia, themes that not only show up in my paintings and other artwork but also in the Visual Diaries I post here on RU-vid. I realize that I am a product of the people whose paths I've crossed, the places I've been, and the big and little moments I've experienced. The videos I create allow me to document these things and who I'm becoming. I feel so much gratitude for the past 💙
Another thing that is highly important to me is beauty. The world needs it, and my mission is to make the world beautiful through art, empathy, and connection. Through my art and channel, I hope to draw your attention to the beauty of the world and to encourage you to add beauty of your own.
I invite you to paint with me, grow with me, feel with me, and learn with me as I go through life as a fine artist, a woman, a Christ-follower, and a human.
You are still in the early stages of this disease. I have had Art Block for like 20 years. I still build stuff but my ability to draw and paint creatively are long gone. 😂😅
Listeeeennnn😂😂 I’ve heard it pronounced like 3 or 4 different ways and the one I settled with was what google said it was so for better or for worse I went with that 🫠🫠🫠
I struggle with this as well. It’s easy to get caught up with work/assignments and not give time towards things you enjoy. I would say putting at least five minutes to make art of any kind each day can help towards your art practice. The more you do things, the more motivated you are to challenge yourself and keep going. Whether it’s developing a skill or doing it simply for fun it feels rewarding creating something. Keeping lists to organize the things to focus on helps, whether it’s reminders on your phone/computer or post its on the wall. You don’t have to feel bad about not getting everything done, just do what’s best for you each day and keep moving forward. Hope this helps!
This was all so fun to watch! I’ve never heard of McKays but I wish Missouri had this same kind of event! Especially since I love books and road trips! The lines for each store were stressing me out! Especially that first one! Dang! But I’m glad you all the passport stamps and store credit! Crazy! 🤪 🥹
8 minutes in and mind blown not just by the content and personality but the editing and music selection. Btw, was that you singing in the beginning? It was just some humming ish going on. Either case, phenomenal song/melody
Good to see you here Krantzy! So honored by your compliments, thank you :) I take a lot of pride in my editing and only wish I could do it more! Are you talking about the rainy day humming around 3:56? Yep that was me humming to FKA Twigs’ song “mirrored heart.” INCREDIBLE song that you should listen to if you haven’t already!
Thank you for posting, Darcie. I am an art professor in Utah, and I am planning on showing this to my students. Thank you for sharing your journey and helping prepare future full-time artists for a career full of passion and discovery.
Honored to have you watch and share the video! 😄 I hope they find it useful! And, I’m sure you already have or will, but you should definitely encourage them to apply to Stove Works :)
Hi Darcie! I know this is 7 moths late, but I have been watching your RU-vid content for years and wanted to say congratulations on your engagement!!! so happy for you! You two seem like "kindred spirits" as Anne of Green Gables would say 💗
The song in the background was made by my fiancé too! “King Samuel’s Hill” by Spife. The blue and white cowl you see during the costume contest was also made by him. His clothing IG account is @rare_drop_official. He takes cowl commissions! (Just trying to give credit where credit is due, bc even though I made this video, everything in it is thanks to his creativity!)
The song in the background was made by my fiancé too! “King Samuel’s Hill” by Spife. And the cool hooded cowl you see as a prize, and even the guillotine earrings, were made by him. His clothing IG account is @rare_drop_official. He takes cowl commissions! I’m just a proud partner over here 🥹
Yes, took me abiut 3.minutes in a rural location to see the colours properly but the photos on my camera made it about ten times stronger Still impressive though.
Lately I’ve been struggling a lot with anxiety and depression, I’ve been trying to sell and promote my Lino prints, writing and paintings but to no success. But art never fails to take my mind off of things. And I’m glad I watched your video, usually my adhd doesn’t let me sit and focus on a video but each clip has a super cool tool I’ve never seen that inspires me so much. Watching you press on those letters and seeing them form meaningful sentences really warmed my heart for some reason. This is a huge inspiration and I hope your art takes you many places.
I’m so glad to hear it was inspiring for you! Being an artist is simultaneously beautiful and hard. I know how it can feel personal and disheartening to have your work rejected 😢 but keep going and growing 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
This was such a cool video!! Love seeing your process and community! Your vlogs are always so well produced and they inspire me in my art practice. Thank you for sharing this with us!
When i was 13 i remember watching you and commenting on a art university video about how i also wanted to go to an art university. I mentioned the university specifically. Now i'm 18 and i just finished my first year at the university i mentioned back then. I randomly remembered about how i would watch u all the time and would anticipate each video fantasizing about art school, lol, the time rlly does fly 😭😭
Hey!! Congrats on finishing your first year!! I’m so excited for you to continue having your own university experience. I definitely look back on mine fondly 🥹🥹
Hey! It’s from theherosjournal.co and it’s one of their sidequest decks! It’s a cute concept. Each deck has a bunch of “sidequests” to add to your day/week. They make planners too, which is their main thing. It’s a bit expensive imo, and tbh I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. But I still love the idea
Thanks for 'debunking' the video, I had planned to try it, so I am glad I did my research and found this video. Did you try water-based ink with the sharpie? Also, would vinegar instead of cola work better? Lot's to try, thnaks again for takign the time :)
i too have traveled the same course with trial and error. I too have eliminated the oil part and also can't get more that one really clean print. I am on my 5th day of doing this and I am determined. One thing I can reccommend is keep your hands off the plate. the oil from your hands will put ink on the plate. ( greasy) . the most frustrating part is seeing all the your tube videos and how easy they make it look. Going to try again tonite. Good luck to you!
I would like to be in Your Exhibit someday. I may not be able to go this year. But maybe in future. If there any Exhibit just give some information for I can see it. I would be interested .love theoneArtist❤❤❤❤❤😊
