Watch this if you don't believe in yourself as an artist. 💔 

Perfect time to run into the video. I'm really old (almost 77). When I was quite young, I used to love to paint and wanted to be an artist. My mother and I never bonded, even as a very young child. She was always telling me I was lousy. I could have listened to others but she was my mother. Fast forward to now, still have a block that keeps me from doing art. BUT, I volunteer in an small Art Center. We decided to create what we call "Art Journaling for Senior Citizens Club". Since the two girls who run the center could be my grand children, guess who is giving the classes. I'm having to get over it FINALLY. I do Art Journaling, but I never show anyone. We decided on the class last Saturday, and here I am watching this video on Wednesday, while getting together the art supplies which I am providing. Can't disappoint my students. LOL

The job of the artist is to practice with your materials everyday. Practice colour mixing until you can make whatever colour you want. Play with every brush you own until you know every kind of stroke they can make. That is how you master technique and how you learn your own style. I have been painting since 1983 and I still have days of doubt. The best advice I ever got was see find the joy and successes in every little bit of your making. Did you make a line was delightlfully elegant? YAY!!!! Did you mix a fabulous green today? YAY!! Did you get lost in the work for a bit? Yay!!! These are all artistic successes.Keep going! Sellable products WILL be the result of this.

I'm a much older woman who has lived my life in the negative self sabotaging way you described. I've tried for decades to change but have made such small steps. It's hindered my art as well as my life. This year I vow to follow your steps to save my life. Thank you for this video! 💖

As i spent Christmas alone and Forgotten i was just crying to myself saying Lord im all done I give up I cant do this Anymore as crying i was scrolling on you tube asking god for some sort of help Your Video appeared miraculously The title itself Blessed me ! But the actual Video !! O my goodness you have no idea ! You were completely sharing everything im going through the self doubt the fear being the victim !! My perception is my reality and i can do some things to help me I thank you from the Bottom of my heart ! You have no idea what you have done ❤❤❤

So true. Fear of success can be as debilitating as fear of failure. I think we can flip flop between the two and both can stop us moving forward. Well said. Your work is lovely.❤

I don’t know if you are a Christian or not but I just wanted to share this. God woke me up one day and said this “you have the power to choose the life you want”. Those words shook me to the core as I to live with so much self-doubt about myself, art, writing and a victim mentality about life. It has been a journey for me over years but finally I’m seeing the truth. Your video was exactly what I needed to hear today as I am on the precipice of starting some new projects and my anxiety and fear is trying to tell me I’m not good enough. So thanks so much for this and for sharing your journey.

I've been... Lost for a long time. Over the past several years, I feel that nothing has changed. I can't stop hating myself for being me. For not being good enough. For being useless. For being stupid, forgetful, inconsistent, inattentive and probably a lot more words that makes me the incompetent person i am. Who would even want me to be here alive and breathing precious oxygen. Even if i pass away, i bet you both of them wouldn't want my soul. I want to believe and change but I don't think I can. This... This is how i feel and think EVERY SINGLE D A Y.

I was teaching myself watercolour painting and when I had reached a stage where it was almost as good as my drawing, I posted a small landscape on my social media. The response was so encouraging and positive but it actually turned out to be a hindrance. My next couple of paintings gave me trouble because I was too critical, thinking about the perspective of the viewer all the time instead of just painting from the heart. I have not finished a painting since and it's been over a month. 🙏💙

Many of us struggle with self-doubt. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom and inspiration. 🎨 ❤

Thank you, Jara, for not giving up - you helped me a lot this e evening. I love watercolors - but want to learn Acrylics now too! DEC 2023, I decided to get new arr supplies and start fresh from life, the outdoors. I have been very sick for a year amd 2 months but now have the wish to excel and push myself again. At 71, i have regrets too - in 1985, my professional artist Grandmother began me in lessons in watercolors.... now want to do acrylics. So Dec 2023, I bought acrylics - and i want to push myself daily to paint. My daughter died 8 yrs ago and i stopped art - i want it back now. I am happy I found you! You gave me COURAGE again! I'm in Texas! Thank you for believing in us! ❤

I just wish you all the luck in the whole world as artist. This video resonated with me big time. I´m not a painter, but a musician but I think your thoughts applies universally to all who perform any form of art. Way too often I have said to myself, "I will never succeed", but now realizing that the only thing that holds me back is my self. We need to step out of the warm cosy comfort zone and step out to the scary world exposing our art as it is; naked, real and with the power too touch the audience in a life changing way. Art can be a powerful thing.

This video is beautiful. Your tone of voice, the pace of the video, your beautiful art work and the message is so precious. Keep moving forward.

Thank you so much! I felt alone. I have had a lot of health problems, but my art was my happy place and was starting to see support and success. Something happened the moment I met my artist idols, I felt completely unworthy and a complete failure. It had nothing to do with them; they were the most warm inviting group ever. They were absolutely wonderful; it was all me. I tried to paint just for fairs and markets, but instead I never made one post or one picture nor did I go to the fairs 😢 I haven’t painted since October. I NEED to throw some paint! 💖🙏🏻

Thank you for this. I am stuck in the field of believing I am not good enough. This video is motivating. You are more than an artist. You know the truth of who you really are. Thanks for reminding me I can do this too!

Such a beautiful and calming video. Lovely art, just so intricate and realistic. Lovely

What thoughtful, generous, and delightful art, words, music, and video! Thank you! 😁🙌🙏

Very sage words. Thank you for making and sharing your videos. God bless you. I hope you have a peaceful and prosperous year!

Wise, reflective thoughts from a young artist. Whatever one’s age the artist’s journey can be lonely; especially as creative aspiration rarely matches one’s own and other’s expectations. The sobering truth is there is no universal template for artists having a long, productive and meaningful life. An indefatigable constitution helps, along with loyal, loving friends and an ability to love oneself.

What a great video - badly needed in today's world - thank you and I wish you every success.

Wow! What a beautifully made video and sweetheart your artistic talent is incredible! ❤ Your paintings are truly gorgeous and you have given back to me my hope for my artistic future. A thousand times thank you. For your story, your honesty and your encouragement. It is so greatly appreciated. My artwork is in a different type of media, but I greatly admire your natural, amazing talent in painting. Your attention to detail is incredible. From one artist to another, I wish you all the luck in the world ❤

I get extremely melodramatic about my art if it’s not turning out how I want it.

Thank you for this wonderful video. I'm am artist and also struggle with everything you mentioned in your video. I have been thinking a lot about all my misconceptions about being an artist. I believe 2024 will be the year that I really start to challenge and change those belief systems. Peace and joy to you.

Wise words. I wish I'd understood this better when I was much, much younger. Please keep doing your art and living your happy life!

This is such an important message, thank you for posting this. ❤

A sub--conscious fear of succeeding. Yes, that is what I've been suffering from my whole life.

It was like listening to myself when you spoke about fear of success. Never even realised other people have it. My frustration is no organisation in my life. I published my first children’s book and on the process of my second book yet the social media side of things are difficult as sometimes I feel it’s putting on a fake persona so that people can buy my book or maybe I told myself that because I fear success. So I understand how you felt. The competition seems too much. I am also a professional artist yet doubt my ability even though I have a lot of positive feedback. I lost my job and my home, and painting in a small loft. I have lost everything though still have my brushes and paint have faith that I will also be posting a you tube feed just like yours to celebrate my success, thank you so much for your video. Makes me feel I am not alone ❤

Beautiful work! Lovely

Hmm, Very good. You have set yourself free! I'm working on doing the same but it does seem like a battle of my will v.s old bad habits . Anyway this video cheered me on, hearing of your success.

I was really into art and painting as a teenager and I was painting a bit back then. But "you'll never make a living as an artist" was ingrained in me and I quit art nearly completely from 18 years old and just wandered from job to job and education to education, never finding anything or finishing anything. Then I started painting again at 26 years old and now I'm 29 and I'm posting my work on Instagram and Facebook and teaching an art class. I'm still practicing and it nags me that I gave up so early and skipped all these years I could have been painting and getting better. I'm realising an old dream and that's very satisfying.

Я сейчас прохожу тоже самое что и вы. Мне действительно нужно было услышать вашу историю, мне стало гораздо лучше. Спасибо вам. Вы прекрасны ✨

Words cannot express how much I needed this - thank you SO much for this down to earth, sweet and empowering video! This was exactly what I needed to stop imprisoning myself via negative thoughts and break out instead, with a fresh, up-beat mindset! Also - your art is GORGEOUS! Absolutely beautiful! I am so glad you didn't let yourself stop you from pursuing it and succeeding! 🥰 May 2024 be grand for us all! 💝

Beautiful art from beautiful girl with a beautiful soul. You are making so much sense, we all know this things I guess, but realization from within is the only authentic way. I hope I follow your path soon, I struggle with traumas, broken heart, oppressed and unresolved feelings, betrays, procrastination, depression and what not. Painting could be a drag as well, or at least could catalyze additional self doubt and too much introspection. I refuse to draw for years because of it. But in the end this same too emotional side of me needs some outlet. Getting finally my control over the way I see the world is the best advice to end this year.

I nearly burst into tears when you said you were proud of those who are doing the self work. It's an inner journey that rarely gets acknowledged by anyone but yourself. If felt so good to hear that. Thank you too! The only way we can change the world is if we start with ourselves. When enough people realize this, everything else will fall into place. Sending so much love and gratitude. 💗

❤ This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much. You are a wonderful artist. This is the year I shall believe in myself again too. It is perplexing how we fear success when we start to make a very positive go of things, as I did in 2023 with my art, including gallery sales. You really have no idea how this assists me, and I'm sure countless others. Thank you for being inspired to share your experience. Have a lovely day and year as well!!! 🎉❤🎉

I love Lake Bled! We stayed there for a week and it was beautiful. 🙂

Tahnk you so much for your thoughts! It is so good to know that I am not alone with it. It was a good reminder to believe in myself and allow myself to be success. Wish you a wonderful start in the new year 2024! :)

Thank you so much!!! I'm an artist and i've been lately worried a lot about *ART SYLE*. I can't help but feel discouraged when i see someone else's artwork... My mind instantly goes like: that's it. You suck... I've been drawing so many sketches and whenever i am about to start the shading/coloring process, those thoughts come back again and i end up drawing another sketch instead. I really have been so hard on myself lately. This video spoke to me and i do resonate with everything you said. Thank you again!🦋💜

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Thank you so much Jara you just described me to me. Exactly. Thank you because I had given up. I am so glad for you that you did not give up and continued an sc sent out this video because this is an inspiration to me to keep going. I have just subscribed to your channel. Keep going Jara And I hope to get myself off the ground and start something as well. Those paintings are beautiful. Have a great 2024. May it be a year of prosperity happiness, peace and to you and me and all watching this video. Love Susan ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for this video I too went on a journey back in April of 23. I discovered woodworking crafts…and ended painting pictures, which is my real passion. I have struggled with self doubt and sabotaging my own path. I’m finally coming out of the “darkness” so to speak. I have a long way to go still. Thank God he hasn’t given up on me. I’m subscribing and excited to see what you do

i like the last picture at the end, it means hope.

Yes! The imposter syndrome it’s called . Most successful people suffer from it.. its childhood trauma: you aren’t good enough. Your dad or mum never embraced and praised your talents or strengths. You are very talented and you are amazing, a note from the past.

You inspire me...and I needed it so...thank you, God bless your life's journey. All that's good and pure and true, set your mind on these things 😊💕

I'm a teen artist. I, myself, usually discouraged myself as i see other people around my age being more successful than me, and it really hurts me. I really like art, I usually go around places plenty of green to see Nature in action. Incredible how Mother Nature created a whole gallery of masterpieces through out the years. I was affascinated by it, impressed, inspired and motivated by it. This, made able to search for details and feel every texture of it. The only thing that i was missing was the love in my art. I wasn't able to like since I'm still a rookie. But i hope, that one day, later or sooner, i will be able to. In these days I'm starting to love paintings, what's your favourite?

I relate to everything you say. I've been procrastinating on delving head long into my art, and have fear and doubt and self sabotage and all that.

Thank you💖

What you said about forgiveness hit me very hard. In a positive way of course. I haven’t yet found a way to forgive a person in my family. I’ve tried. And it’s hurting me greatly. Thank you for sharing your story. Like you said, though we KNOW our mind can change our perception, do we really WANT to change our perception? I’m not blowing air when I say “you’ve profoundly helped me today”. God Bless You. ❤

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your journey and perspective as an Artist ❤.

this is exactly what I've been coming to realize too, it's so crazy watching this, it's almost the exact same thoughts I had for myself. Thank you for this! It's encouraging to see someone doing this and flourishing.

You're doin' it! You're making it happen. 👍👏👍

Positive 🎉vibes The best is yet to come 2024. Im a self taught artist. I have not sold my art. But you have encouraged me . 😊

Thank you for this!❤

Thank you for this!

This is so relatable. I went through the same thing.

'We suffer more in imagination than we do in reality' -Seneca I firmly believe you would like Stoicism.

Beautiful. Thank you.

This was great. Thanks for sharing and teaching. Keep up the good work!

Oh, thank you for this beautiful video! I really needed to hear this

Beautiful video. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful background music.

Love, love your paintings and your honesty ❤️❤️

Thank you,Jara! I wish you all the best!

Thank you for sharing this! I needed to hear this today.

Exactly what I needed to hear. 😊 thank you!!!

It's really fascinating how simple the solution is but a lot of us stumble around before getting to that solution -- that our mind has all the answers. Thank you algorithm for sending this video to me. And thank you Jara for the video 💖 wishing you great success this 2024 year!!!

I am sitting here, at my laptop, at 3:30 in the morning... Wondering, what I have achieved in my 54 years on this planet, and your video could not have come at a more auspicious time! I too, was once an artist that struggled with the victim mentality and ran away from impending success. Every time any of my artwork would reach a modicum of recognition, I would pull away and believe this was only a "fluke." On top of that, I also became very disappointed with the art scene and how exclusive and elitist it can be. This year (2024) I have decided to return to creativity. I miss it... Terribly! It's what kept me sane in a busy, overwhelming world (I am autistic.) I use to create art to "fit in," be appreciated and recognised. Now, I want to create art because I simply love making stuff. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. It has had a massive impact on me, and I am truly grateful to you. May your art journey be filled with joy and success (however you define it.) Many blessings from Australia.

Thank you so much,I really needed this🥺🥺🌟🌟

Beautiful video. Thank you 💐❤💐

I love your thoughts/meditation about your experience of the world as a painter.

this really spoke to my soul. thank you🤍

Thank you☺️

This is a beautiful video and thank you for the advice.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about this in your video. I have subscribed to your channel. I look forward to your success

I love it. Great work!! ❤ So inspiring for my own art. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

Thank you Jara! I really enjoyed that video, verry calm and inspiring. I wish you all the best, keep going! We need more people like you in this world!

Lovely ! Thank you.

This has been my problem for years and now I really want to try and make this a career. This has been my dream since I was a child, to be a full time artist. Thank you for this video

Beautifully created, thank you 🖤

I've been struggling extremely hard lately, and this video came at the right time. Thank you. You've inspired me to change my thinking. I feel much better now. Thank you so much.❤

Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful paintings. You are an inspiration

Oh my heart is opened and softened by this message. I could cry. New subscriber. I like that you are a nature lover like me. ❤❤❤

Hey, this is amazing. Well done, my friend. I love your video your art is magick.

A beautiful and incredible message that was well stated. I too am an artist that has been struggling with this. Thank you. I wish you the best in 2024.

Your art is beautiful!

Ahh lake bled one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Love this videos message❤

I loved this video! You are so right. Thanks for sharing your journey through self-doubt...I think so many people will appreciate the sentiment behind this.

Thank you! This is so beautiful and helpful to me ❤ new subscriber 🥰

Lovely work❤

u r fantastic,thank u so much

I am not afraid of success at all. I have struggled. sacrificed, sweated and strived for it. I let go a while ago and don't care anymore. I am not in control of much of my life now, but thats ok. Someday i may be again.

This video randomly appeared at the perfect time, when I'm evaluating things about the path for my art. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you.

I love all your paintings fabulous love your video i changed my life this year having like minds to chat with my pets gives me great company they are always happy souls. This year I am doing many things I wanted to do my calling is my readings give to many people uplifting their lives we all need to stand in our power new doors are to open this year for everyone who wants a new door many new doors out there. Happy uplifting lives for us all this year.

Beautiful video.thank-you for share.

Thank you

This was lovely. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I was amazed at how similar I felt to the ideas you shared. It was a really nice way to start my day. We really do "attract" don't we. ❤

Your paintings are beautiful❤️

I’m appreciating this video so much

I really appreciated this video & forget often my thoughts have the power to change my reality. Being positive is truly a skill that needs training and I will work on strengthening it. Thanks for sharing your insightful words!! ✨

I going through this also I have same feeling thank you ur great teacher

I really admire people like you who are good at drawing. I tried drawing it, and it was so ugly that the dog shook its head and turned away😂😂