Something I often says to folks who are following a lot content of Cottagecore folks living seemingly beautiful lives in beautiful places without a care nor worry in the world, "Never compare your behind-the-scenes to someone else highlights reel" as outsiders looking in we *never* see the full picture nor the full journey of how these folks cultivated their life. Comparison doesn't serve us, it is after all, the thief of joy.
Daria has always been very clear on that she romanticizes her life though. I find her to be a very authentic YT creator, and more honest about her life than other content creators. 🌸 /Ditte
How Refreshing!!! Finally... someone who is willing to share their vulnerability and Journey!! I spend so much time watching creators and think..how can I ever get that good? Thank you. The focus is The Journey, not the result necessarily first. ❤❤❤.
I too have learned watercolor on my own. Started at age 77. I have always seen beauty all around just by looking at things in nature - love your attitude. Beautiful video - thank you for sharing 🙏
I’ve spent my life serving others, and didn’t have a lot of time to pursue my own interests, until lately… Thank you for sharing part of your own story, it’s comforting and inspiring to see others experiencing their next chapters.
Neurologically, we learn from mistakes. That forges new pathways in our brains. Then when we finally succeed, it builds and adds to those pathways. Without the first mistakes, we wouldn't have the pathways to build the bridges to success. So yes, those messy beginnings are very important.
This was exactly the video I needed. I’m an artist but I haven’t picked up a paintbrush or pencil in months. I’ve been feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life lately and I couldn’t bring myself to create. This video reminded me of the joy of simply creating art for myself. The magic of making something out of color and imagination. Thank you so much for sharing your creative journey. It inspired me to be gentler with myself and have fun with art again. ❤
Not everyone will like silent, not everyone will like the spoken bits. But to tell you to shut up is so rude!! 😮 You're a lovely human being, and thank you for sharing it with us
I would say you have a natural talent for watercolour! I have been painting on and off for 20 years and have not yet reached your level of accomplishment…. but I carry on because it gives me joy. I’ve found that working on a small scale is much less intimidating that confronting a large piece of paper. Thank you for your wise words and for sharing your creative journey. I love your videos 😊
I think one thing that many people overlook is the repetition and constant learning. People that create are always told they have talent. No, they have dedication. A plumber or a doctor isn't told they have "talent", like oh well, it's easy for you. Creativity has to be cultivated and learned just like you said, watching videos and tutorials. I wish peope would just say "I love your style or work". This is the first time watching and can I say, don't let other people tell you that you are doing something wrong in the videos, it's your free channel they get to watch, if they don't like voice overs they can just mute it. Some peope do very slow videos and I just speed them up to my liking. Well done
I’m from Belarus.And I watch your videos because I learn English and I think they really have deep meaning.Sorry if I had a mistake.Thank you for your videos ❤
You’ve inspired me to try watercolor. I’ve been using oil and acrylic. I’m a 70 year old art student. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. Will be watching and listening and learning to SEE!!!!!
I am 64 and now that I have retired and am finding time to see what I love doing as never had time previously, I have just purchased watercolour paints etc and was feeling a little overwhelmed by many artists, not sure what to start painting, I know that every professional artist started in exactly the same way, we just have to start putting something on the paper daily, inspiration will follow. After watching this video it has certainly given me something to start with, thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing
Personally, I love just mixing pretty colors and dabbing them on the page, then going back and drawing over the top of them. Sort of like reverse coloring. It takes the pressure off me to come up with something and excuses my need for perfectionism. Emracing my messy inner child 😁🎨
@@jessicajordan680 that is a great way, I love that. I will definitely try that way as I just love to see how the paint does its own thing on the paper like magic ✨
I truly loved this video! But something struck me hard...: never ever listen to people that say you talk too much. Or are too much. Or have a home too beautiful. You are you - and you are perfect the way you are! You are full and you should stay full. I hope you can sort mean comments out and keep the good comments close to your heart. Also - I am amazed by your watercolour skills after just two months of painting! You inspire me to keep learning and just enjoy the process, without the pressure of each piece to be perfect.
Yes, BUT you can learn drawing! From videos by immitating basic drawings or from your own personal experience by trying to copy the shapes and colors and what you see. It's the "contnious practice" that will make you see the difference between your first drawing and your on going ones, you will see your progress through time. Try it! My daughter learnt to draw just by observing me and immitating me! She is drawing frequently (more than me!) And she became already good, better than me when I was her age !! Try it (even talented people when they don't practice regularly, they lose some of their skills and talent!) 😊👍💕
I believe that creating is a drive one feels or desires. There are many ways to create. If the desire is strong enough, then developing the skills is a process that takes time. I wholeheartedly agree that the journey is more important than the result. However, the result can be very rewarding. There was a time when I began selling my paintings and getting commissions. It made me proud to have others value what I did enough to hang it in their home. On the other hand, other than the validation I received, there was more enjoyment in what I did for me. Being a working artist meant pouring my heart out only to give it away. I quit because the fun turned to chore. After retirement, and many years away from drawing and painting, I am rehoning my skills. Hand eye coordination is critical. It is like playing tennis. Repetition is essential to place the ball where you want it to go. Now I am having a lot of fun learning new things. Also, now it is all about learning and creating, just for my pleasure, to hang in my home or for my friends and family, or, to just keep in a drawer or sketchbook. I loved this video. It was full of wisdom, and aesthetic as well.
What you are doing seems to be pure soul to me. I am 85. So what I say is framed with experience and earned joy. We sometimes find each other. Hello there, friend. You are lovely.
Wait! Are you an artist who just didn’t know watercolor or are you literally learning to paint from scratch? Because all of these paintings are amazing 😢❤❤
This maybe an idiotic comment but you have such a soothing and relaxing voice and a style of speaking. As if you cover my brain in a warm and soft blanket when you talk. Thank you
Please continue to do what feels natural for you and also to ignore bad advice about not talking... your skill level is a testament to joyous results from joyous efforts. Thank you for sharing.😊
Some people are just not nice,It’s your channel and you are the creator so if they don’t like it they don’t have to watch. I think you are doing a great job 😌
Even those who seem to be naturals at making conversation second guess themselves later. My revelation from this video was that I was incredibly lucky to have a mother who taught her children to recognize all the beauty in the world around us. This trait is not hard to adopt once the decision has been made and committed to.
I am only partially into your video but I already love your honesty. We have to be grateful to be able to see beauty around us. The person who made that comment saw a pretty house but they did not see beauty. Those whom are grateful see beauty when it rains. I am currently starting to paint again in my apartment, which, through some big life changes, I have been redecorating. I am creating my sanctuary, and the apartment has become very aesthetically pleasing for me. It is wonderful to have a lovely space to create; however, it is a grateful mindset that allows me to see beauty. I was writing poetry in a small room in an apartment shared with others as I stared out the window and listened to the rain. I was knitting on the New York City train, amidst the noise and chaos. Of course it is difficult to live and create in a dirty space, but it is important to cultivate a healthy grateful mindset. I really enjoy your video so far!
🌷🌷🌷 RU-vid has been a beautiful platform to connect with like-minded souls, and I'm so thankful for the sense of belonging it brings. 🌷🌷🌷 Thank you for being a part of my journey! Fateme🌱🌱🌱
You’re painting is coming along beautifully! 💕 Hard work will outshine talent any day. I find with the art tutorials I follow, I always watch first and then paint. There’s nothing wrong with following someone else’s design for your own practice. Start with whatever materials you have. During the pandemic I painted little pieces of paper with coffee and tea 😅 Sometimes it’s fun to try new things without a specific end. You most certainly do not need an esthetically pleasing space to create art. You need a space that you don’t worry about the mess you might make. 😊 Thank you Daria for a lovely video this morning. ☀️🥰
@@IamDaria honestly, I just made little shapes of color and added little pen designs when they were dry. More doodling than proper technique. But you can get a bit of layering in if you want.
"We will all inevitably reach the same end one day; just enjoy the journey." You so beautifully live by your words! Thank you for this film; it's a gift!
Beautifully filmed with a heart felt dialogue that I found wonderfully appealing. I so enjoy being present as the creative process unfolds in people. They are the ones with whom I want to surround myself.
Your work is beautiful. I have been an art therapist my whole career and also teach watercolor painting. CREATE I wish you were my neighbor so we could paint together. Great video thank you❤️
You are definitely naturally gifted as an artist! Great job! I’m 61 and just getting started. I love oil painting the best but really enjoy watercolor also!
This was the first video I have ever seen from your channel, and I absolutely adored each moment! I love your artwork, honesty, cinematography, introspections, and commentary🌼🌸🌼 Very inspiring video in a peaceful way Please keep creating - you're lovely at it😄🦋 ...both with painting and with your videos overall - incredibly talented
I would call this process painting, not a focus on product. We begin learning by practicing, learning from our mistakes, or beginning effort: watch a child learn to walk, talk, or even draw. It is so helpful to have a beginner's mind yet always hold on to the step-by-step of each small goal. Keep a gentle, loving way of life and living, and watch yourself blossom! Thank you for your sharing.
I mean this as the highest compliment... You remind me of Meryl Streep in Bridges of Madison County. Seemingly so unsure, but so strong and beautiful. I liken her as well to mom's feisty mother, a grandmother I wish I had been able to know as a young woman. Your videos are lovely and authentic. People who criticize are so sweet and offer such thoughtful insight into themselves. ❤
Your paintings are lovely! I fully agree with your perspective on the learner’s mindset. Our modern education system fails in teaching us the right attitude, the beginner’s mind. There is definitely a significant room for progress in this area. Thank you for sharing.
Just wow! your paintings are so beautiful, it does show the hard work you put in for someone who is a complete beginner. Last May this year I taught myself to draw and color with my left hand, and I loved it so much and improved so quickly, so I know how you feel. Keep up the good work♥
You have a natural talent for painting. It's incredible that you've only been painting for two months. You have a very good artistic eye. I have a degree in painting and I'm not as good as you in painting with watercolors.
Oh Daria, your words and honesty always open my eyes and soften my heart. You truly have a way of touching my soul. If only we could all see life in the eyes of purity and truth, the way that you do. You tell your story with such fluidity, with so much depth and still there's compromise. I will be forever grateful that I found your channel, for it has been an awakening. You are my soul family and I am sincerely thankful for that.❤
I just love when you speak to us directly in the camera! I think it shows more of your personality, it makes me smile every time! Thanks for showing your process with water colour. I have a little room upstairs for my art supplies, wanted one for years. Now my husband made it for me! I think i should practice more ........ i have a job and sometimes life gets 'in-the-way'. I know i just have to make time and start and then it's really relaxing. I think water colour gives a beautiful effect and looks so naturally. Thanks for this video and keep on talking to us 🥰
For someone who just started watercolours you've learned very quickly! Your paintings show a great eye for composition and contrast. (I love the fact that I sound like a real expert when I'm not!) Thank you for sharing your journey. It's wonderful to learn from other artists, how they use their materials, how they start a painting and how they finish a painting. It might seem to be self explanatory but when you've not had the benefit of art classes it's far from obvious. I believe that the process is different for every artist but finding your own particular process is a matter of time, patience and practice. Thank you again!
But also, what is aesthetic? At the end of the day it's all about our point of view and our mindset. You are encouraging me to continue with my learning journey. Thank you 🌹
i'm an artist living in a tropical country where its mostly humid and hot. i live in a place where I don't have a ceiling, you can see the bare structure of the roof the electric wiring, it has slanted walls and floors (i had to make a lot of adjustments with all our furniture), and with tiny mice running around. Ideally its not habitable but it's all we can afford right now. It's not aesthetically pleasing, but I still paint everyday and make the best of the place using my artistic abilities. Of course, I would love to have our own house with decent walls and leveled floors, but I set it aside for a while and make the best of a not so great situation in order to pursue my love of art & painting.
Old sewing machine! Lovely memories of my childhood. I learnt sewing in an early age (around 12) on an old sewing machine (Singer) that functions with feet!!😂 that was an enjoybal experience. I could sew some clothes for my doll, pillows, curtains, kitchen items, skirt and some dresses for me, anything to enjoy that moment or repair a piece of clothe. Also, I learnt crochet and knitting at 9 years old, from my big sister and mom. Our home was smelling crafting activities as I grew up in a family of 4 sisters besides having 3 cousins living next to us and playing together! We were very creative kids and re-used or recycled many things around us to play with!! That were our best life moments 🥰😍🌻💕
Just beginning, almost no experience, history of early criticism that I allowed to tell me, "You don't have 'the gift', and so, stopped my exploration. Thank you so much for this! Love your narration and shared process, the wisdom you are finding. Invaluable to this beginner. Grateful new subscriber. 🙏❤🙏
I absolutely love when you speak to the camera. It looks spontaneous, if i can say. And i had the same problem with talking to people. Always had a playback in my mind later after i’m done talking to them and suprisingly found the perfect phrasing. So i was always saying to myself : « oh i wish i told them that. That’s absolutely perfect. » 😆 So i totally get it.
You should totally talk more on the camera, it bring out yet another side of you which is very beautiful to behold. Thank you for sharing your journey of learning on how to paint, it's actually quite important to hear from new aspiring artists. Quite often people who have mastered something cannot really relate to the beginners anymore. We humans tend to forget the difficulties and struggles of learning when we just start out. It's important to share things as it can only encourage others to make something beautiful of their own. Beautiful video and I love how well he music fits into all of this, such a lighthearted but sophisticated feeling 😀 P.S. Stepping over the cat bit was surprisingly very amusing, nice detail! 😂
Thank you! 🥰 It was actually quite hard to decide to share this process, not gonna lie. I’m not an expert, so why should I talk about this? But I thought that from my personal experience, while I love watching skilled painters, it can be overwhelming to learn from them. Hence why I mention that I’m sharing from beginner to beginner. Perhaps someone might find it easier to relate 😊
@@IamDaria absolutely! They do say that masters have failed more times than beginners have ever even attempted so it’s definitely hard for both parties to relate to each other experiences. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️☺️
Thank you, ladies, for your transparency, courage and encouragement. Your message is exactly what I needed to help me out of the funk that I have been in lately. I love seeing how creative you are and how you always acknowledge the Lord through your gifts and talents xx
You are either a natural talent or you have other paint or sketch experience 😉 This level of watercolor painting after just 2 months is very discouraging for the struggling beginners like me 😭 I am practicing and learning, watching tutorials till my eyes are sore, following an online course for almost 3 months now but I am far from your level of painting. Also the ease of how you hold your brush and do your strokes is not beginner like but more like a pro 🤗 You obviously have a great talent 😊 But to all the struggling beginners like me who watch this I would like to say "don't think you are the only one who does not get to this level after 2 months I believe most beginners struggle just like me". 🙏 Don't be
Aah thank you! But I also do want to say - please don’t be discouraged. We all have our different things we’re good or not so good at, but everything is still possible with practice! One advice I could give, which is something that worked best for me, is to literally take it step by step and “dissect” each painting. I watched a lot of tutorials, but following along didn’t work and was super stressful. I then just watched other people paint and rewatched each step until I memorised how they do it. Then tried to paint in tiny bits like they did. This developed my understanding quite a bit. But also what you don’t see in the video, is that each painting takes me hours to finish. I paint miniatures because they don’t require as much detail. But still, I can spend a very long time working on a painting like this. Please don’t be discouraged! I am sure you are better than you give yourself credit for. But also it all takes time!
😍 Loved your watercolour, Daria! (Yay, sketchbook flip-throughs!🖌😃👍) I totally share your views on being creative and not letting perfectionism spoil our enjoyment of the learning process! 😊 I started using old school supplies and unsuitable paper during the pandemic, and discovered how freeing it was to have an activity where I didn't feel compelled to excel! Now I seek improvement just to be able to express myself better, and for the joy of learning. I am a perfectionist by nature (I still have supplies awaiting till I feel like I deserve them, because I don't want them to be wasted on my poor skills), but I try to overcome this trait! 😅 Speaking about traits, I also keep playing conversations back in my mind afterwards! 😉 (Must be an introvert thing.🤭) I loved your speech, Daria, so please, keep talking to camera! 👌😁 And I definitely recommend everyone to take up art. Being creative makes you feel so much better and happier! 🙏 Thank you so much for this great video!! 🤗👏👏👏🥰😘
Please use the supplies you have. The better the quality the greater fun you will have when it comes to paper and colours. Your are worth it! But no matter what kind of art supplies you have - very good ones or less good ones - START! And have alot of fun!! 🤗🎨
Thank you for sharing your hopeful perspective as honestly and encouragingly as you have. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It's my first one of yours, and I look forward to learning more with you. I have been too fearful to try watercoloring painting, despite having all the lovely supplies I need to do so. After watching this video, I am feeling different about my potential to also create some beautiful little pieces of art that I can call my own.
I really love your video and I'd love to stay on your channel longer. I feel like I've found a kindred spirit in you❤ I am a self-taught artist and I also believe that *the most important thing is the journey, not the destination* It took me some time to realize this but it was worth it. Painting and drawing helped me get through the darkest period in my life. There is something magical about creativity, and every aspect of it can be translated into our daily struggles or intrusive thoughts. For me, art has a language that is more understandable than anything else I can think of. I have certainly learned that: - making mistakes teaches me to look for new solutions -spontaneity does not always mean a lack of control -being a perfectionist is neither possible, healthy nor productive -an open mind and courage to try new things often brings surprising results
Your photos and videos show you have an eye for colour and composition. It didn't surprised me you're good in watercolours. And the process! It's totally about following the creative path, not the end result. Being a painter myself I always feel it's the painting process that makes me most connected with creation. Beautiful collection of sketchbooks!
I am an acrylic artist . Recently I’ve been doing some water color. I’ve never painted with watercolor so this is definitely a new adventure for me . I find it so relaxing and calming. Thank you for your video it has encouraged me to just to be patient and enjoy each and every second. What a blessing you are. Simple and beautiful! 💕
I like how you added in a clip of you speaking to us facing the camera! It's quite interesting seeing the gestures and mannerisms of talking, since we've known your voice mostly through narration form. The paintings are wonderful (and the dog border tape very fun!). I struggle with paintings; my brain seems to not like layers and colours and brush strokes; it screeches and runs back to pencil sketches!
Daria, this is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! You are an artist!!! Your little book is a treasure! Thank you for sharing this; it is so precious!!! Congratulations! Aloha, Sue 🌺💜🦋🌈
I like what you said about you were responsible for creating the beauty of your world around you. Anyone complaining about your speaking or home or life should be asked “what are YOU doing? Are you improving anything about yourself? But you criticize others”
I am the same way: my forte is writing, and when talking spontaneously, I tend to stumble, unless I am talking with someone I am really emotionally comfortable with.
This video was so encouraging to watch! I really enjoyed everything you said, especially about creating when your environment isn’t “aesthetic” but it’s how you make it. This is so encouraging as I’ve been trying to teach myself watercolor and gouache but keep getting my discouraged or overwhelmed. Thank you so much for this video ♥️
Hello Daria! came across your channel completely by chance, a truly serepentiputious moment, because now I enjoy watching your videos. Love your film making skills and the art work is beautiful to witness you paint. You have such a creative soul and its truly lovely to get to watch you.
I am really enjoying your videos. I just discovered your vlogs by accident, but your wisdom and good sense is very appealing. I really need to hear what you talk of... I am hard on myself and fall into the traps you have recognized. I am grateful to hear your messages. Thank you. I think you strike a wonderful balance of film and message and I love that it is slow and pleasurable to watch. Thank you. 😊💜
Thank you so much for sharing. It is such a great video. I love hearing you talk. So many times I agreed to what you said. It fells good to know that other people are having the same learning process.
i remember that i used have so much energy about drawing when i was kid. For some reason i completely lost it. i should try it something new or that which i used love it like you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful process:)
Thanks for this. I can confirm that the ability to recognize beauty does rarely depend on your surroundings. For instance the 23 envelope Artworks were often derived or using old, scratched or decayed surfaces and they led you into inner realms of sheer beauty. Besides, your English sounds so british to me (I am German) that I was surprised to hear in one of your clips that you are not born in the UK. I do always enjoy listening to people who speak a beautiful English. Don’t listen to the Naysayers 😂
Great video! I've been painting watercolor for a few months now and get frustrated with myself. I'm so use to acrylics and perfection and I too got overwhelmed with too much from online tutorials and over thinking it. I want to create simple watercolor paintings.
