It's so difficult to believe you have never been to art school ❤ your art is so beautiful ❤️ very mesmerizing. It takes a huge courage and discipline to self learn ☺️
I'm a "new" artist. New as in finally at 42 deciding to be intentional with learning to draw and paint well. I'm at a point where I have a million ideas and interests I want to put on paper but am lacking the way to execute it properly. Which is frustrating and leaves one feeling like what's the point. I have so much to learn that it feels so very overwhelming. Even when I make a plan to practice drawing certain things I find that I want to paint something totally different. I have SO many different art "styles" that I like. I find myself paralyzed when it comes to committing to drawing or painting anything. Which in turn stops my progress on learning. Which then throws me into the spiral of "you've wasted all these years already. snap out of it and create!" A true shame spiral if I do say so myself.
That's such a familiar feeling! Even as an experienced artist I find myself going through these feelings you've expressed too! I've spoken about self teaching, over thinking and finding what you really love on this channel, so if you're interested those videos might help you gain clarity? 😊 Just know, however, that what you're feeling is totally normal and one of the best ways to deal with it is to welcome it, get comfortable with it and hear it out. Then tell it "thank you, I understand you are trying to help, but I need to work now" and sit down to draw. Doesn't work every time but it's useful 😂 I find a good part of being an artist isn't drawing pretty pictures, but really facing ourselves everyday and getting comfortable with these shadows we find in our own selves. One day at a time, one idea at a time, one drawing at a time and you'll get there - wherever "there" is. And when you've reached it, you'll see another thing on the horizon to strive for. Such is the artist life. But, you clearly have a fire inside you to create. So don't let it discourage you! Remember, your ideas are yours and you can revisit them as many times as you like as you improve and get comfortable. It's not a one and done thing. I hope that helps! And I hope my videos can bring you some comfort. Welcome to the artistic journey! 😊💜
Your videography never fails to be lovely and your words never stop being soothing and poignant! 💖I'm happy to hear that you're finding your pace again in spite of all the hardships you've recently had to (and continue to) face. 🫂
thank you for this video✨ you always make me want to create. and i hope you feel much better now 🤍 it seems like the last couple of months i can’t bring myself to draw anything either. and if i try - i don’t like it. i know that maybe it’s because i didn’t practice enough, but it’s quite disheartening. especially when i was so excited to start digital painting, but didn’t have a tablet. and now when i have it… i can’t bring myself to start a project. maybe what i truly needed was a walk in the forest and sketching in my sketchbook first. you encourage me to try again and i’m grateful for that 🥹
Awh, thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos 😊💜 Maybe, because you finally got a tablet, you feel scared to start because you're afraid to make a "bad" painting and it would feel like a waste of money? I know I've had those feelings before. But! Nothing you ever create is a waste, even "bad" drawings. They're just steps to drawings you DO like! It's hard when you feel so discouraged, but, what you make is valuable and the world needs your creativity in it, even if you never show anyone, because it feeds your soul 💜 I hope you feel inspired to make something soon!
I discovered your art through your YT channel and let me tell you, what an amazing surprise! Not only your videos feel like a comforting place, but listening to your thoughts and experiences really resembles a warm hug from an old friend. I was needing this energy a lot. Thank you sharing your journey with us, and for renewing my inspiration 💜
Awh, thank you so much for such a kind comment! I really appreciate it 😊 I'm so glad you're enjoying my work and my videos! Also, thank you for becoming a Patreon Patron! 💜 I tried replying to your comment over there but for some reason it's not letting me find the comment in order to reply 😭 I hope you enjoy all the posts over there!
You explained this topic very well and indeed starting something is the best but also the most difficult sometimes . May I ask which printer you bought , I need soon a new one myself as I want to be in charge myself to make my own prints . Thanks for sharing 🍀
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 😊💜 As for the printer, I'm afraid I didn't buy a printer! I am working closely with a printing service that I then personally quality assure every print! I hope that helps!
Always so lovely to see you post a new video, im really glad to see you tackle this little part of us that falsly tells us to keep lying down , and that while rest is good, its just as important to get momentum
Thank you for this video! I`m struggling with severe depressive episode since 2 years. I`m an artist and last years it was really hard to create. It`s always good to get a reminder to not put so much pressure on myself. The video is really calming and healing!
Awh, thank you so much, I'm so glad you found my video comforting. Please be kind and gentle with yourself, there is no time limit on your progress. I wish you all the best with moving forward through your journey ✨💜
felt that. reconnecting with my creative side is particularly painful, it reminds me of the girl i abandoned and lost in the wake of an incredibly abusive/ toxic situationship. allow yourself to make bad art. and most importantly, it’s okay if you feel like there’s nothing left in you anymore. you may not be okay, but in the absence of being okay, you are still many worthy things by virtue of simply being alive.
This was very motivating and beautiful, thank you 🥰 Your art is beautiful! As a self taught artist I am now trying to learn how to animate on my own as well.
i loved seeing your magical artwork on twitter, now this video suddenly appeared in my recommendations and it is as beautiful as your paintings! it looks like a short movie, so calming and mentally refuelling for a small struggling artist… thank you!
I used to draw all the time as a child. Then, as I became an adult, I found myself drawing less and less 😢. I just believed I wasn’t good enough, I started comparing myself to other artists than focusing on having fun. This is beautiful and inspiring, I will definitely practice getting back into drawing! Thank you for sharing this! ✨💙
Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so glad my video resonated with you! I do so hope you get back into drawing, it will nourish your soul at the very least. It clearly calls to you, so embrace it! 😊💜
this vlog is so inspiring and aesthetic❤❤it made my day! i’m trying to learn art and a couple other hobbies and its so hard to keep a positive mindset sometimes, but this reminds me to just enjoy the art
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊💜 I'm so glad you resonated with my video! It's great you're learning art, it's such a rewarding thing to do. If you like, you might enjoy my other video called "Self Mastery" where I talk about teaching yourself things 😊
Ahh, thank you so much! I haven't written properly in a long time and I've been feeling a little daunted by my ability to communicate effectively. So, I'm appreciative of your kind words!
Thank you for this video and I can relate to being bullied in school too and sometimes I would have to tell myself that this person doesn’t define me what they say should not get to me, And sometimes it would but now that I am older I tell myself that I will not let a person that steps in my space that is negative stay in my life. But also being an artist helps me to accept and understand myself and also being forgiving and patient with myself.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for sharing a little of your story with me 💜I'm so sorry you had that experience too. I'm so glad you're finding positive ways to deal with it and that your art is helping with that too 😊
@@ysvyri yes, thank you for inspiring me and your art is beautiful and everyone story is unique but it makes one of the same when you find the right people. 💜😀
Hi Kim, a really beautifully made video which I found so relaxing and a lot of things seemed to resonate with me. I truly believe that whatever passion you have as a kid, regardless what anyone says especially your closest kin, it will grow within you until you're old enough to decide for yourself if this is something you really want to pursue or if it was just a passing faze. I too am self taught and I'm still learning ( as are we all ), but my one regret in life is during my teens I never really took art seriously enough to actually learn the craft of drawing & painting from a tutor. Instead I've stumbled along in my own way trying my best to soak up as much information as I can. But the older one gets, that option to go to college to study seems more & more daunting. It's taken me this long to realise that fine art is what I really want to learn. Mastering drawing is one thing but being able to paint what you've drawn is something which really excites me, and it never ceases to amaze me how by just adding the slightest bit of colour to a flat black & white sketch, how your sketch really comes alive...and that's what I want to achieve. Thank-you so much for posting this brilliant video and as I'm new to your channel I will be checking out your other videos and you will definitely be getting a sub from me. I hope your having a great weekend Kim, speak soon😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to share a little of your story with me, I am very grateful! Also thank you for your kind words and I am so glad my video resonated with you so deeply 😊💜 I'm glad you found my channel and I look forward to seeing you here in the comments! I wish you all the wonder on your creative path, wherever it takes you!
@ysvyri Thankyou Kim, I wish you and your channel continued success, and please do try and post more videos....if possible. I'd love to see your painting process from sketch through to painting, that would be awesome, once again Thankyou, and speak soon.
This definitely resonates. I think of being an artist as just showing up and actually making art. If we are making art regularly then we are artists. We are all at different stages on our path. I wonder if much of this way of thinking comes from the past, where artists were seen as the geniuses and inventors. Like it was all just a natural gift. Sure I think some are more gifted than others, but even the masters were constantly learning and making mistakes in their sketchbooks. So as long as we are on the journey then we are artists. Take away the pressure of having to be a master, and just enjoy the process and naturally we will get better. I love your colour palette by the way, it's very calming. And you have a very healthy and encouraging attitude to all of this. Keep at it :o)
Absolutely, your perspective is spot on! Being an artist is about consistently showing up and engaging in the creative process, regardless of where we are in our individual skill levels. It's liberating to shake off the notion of needing to be a 'genius' and instead focus on the joy of creation and growth. And thank you for the kind words about my work and attitude - it means a lot! 😊
I think that is very true. I had a similar change in attitude. I started to say to myself that no matter what, this is going to be a lifelong pursuit. We never truly "arrive" in art and are constantly "self teaching" by reading books, watching videos, tutorials etc. We just keep growing, the more we learn the more we realise we don't know. Like most things, if we just allow ourselves time to grow, and keep showing up consistently, then we will improve. But we also need to make sure we are actually making art, and not just watching videos or reading books about art. Accept the level we are at, be humble about it and keep at it without being too hard on ourselves. Get used to showing our work to people and not being too precious about it, expecting everything to be perfect. God bless.
Absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your insight! I often think that we really become comfortable when we accept that we are going to be failing and learning in our craft for the rest of our lives. We have to continually sidestep our own egos in order to pursue this vocation, for sure 😊✨
I also feel really guilty when taking a break but it got really exhausting for me a couple of years back (and I’m still recovering from an annoying art block as a consequence) so now I’m scheduling breaks into my routine, and power thru, some time to catch a movie or do my nails, simple things like that. Even if I feel bad I tell myself that when tired I just waste time! Taking a step back has done wonders to my mental health. Thank you for your videos, they’re truly a joy for the eyes, amazing places and beautiful art ❤
Breaks are so important, and it's fantastic that you've made them a priority in your routine! Don't ever feel guilty for taking time to recharge and indulge in simple pleasures. Your mental health is paramount, and it sounds like you're taking great steps to nurture it. I'm so glad that my videos bring you joy. Thank you for your kind words, and keep up the fantastic work on your creative journey! I hope you get through your art block soon! 😊💜
