YES Thank you so much for this video diary❤. I am legally blind and I have been an artist all my life. I started going blind just a few years ago and it has been stressful. I was stressed because I kept trying to do my art like I always done it and it is not working at all. I realized that I was taking my art waay too seriously and I need to just let go and have fun. I recently decided to do something different and teach myself how to sculpt with clay. O not just that. I decided to learn how to sculpt and paint my sculptures. Sculpting is one thing but trying to learn color theory on top of that with low vision is crazy. Yea I still struggled. So I decided to not give up but keep it simple and follow my curiosity. While scrolling my Pinterest board I started to think about frogs and how cute they can be. I am very curious about frogs now and I know it will be very fun to create. I am just going to have fun and let go of my self doubt and fear. This is why I love your channel so much. Your video really helped me today. I am not going to put things off any more. I am going to get up and keep creating. Thank you soo much❤
Thats really the key to improvement, find your own niche subject, medium and get it all down the best you can. You can sketch it, labor over it. Do it for a week, do it for decades. Thats the fun part, just pick something and get better and better at it. No pressure, no Instagram project, just personal indulgence and growth.
the part about doing the projects your excited about now instead of waiting until your skills are "good enough" is suchhhh a common trap I fall into. but like you said I feel like when I go ahead and pursue making that art instead of waiting, my skills grow with it because of that passion!! It makes tackling the hard things like perspective and environments in my work easier because of the excitement in building something I care about. And I feel like that care shows through my work and builds a better connection with the viewer. One of the best lessons we can learn as artists, just need to tattoo it on my forehead to not forget it!! :')
Today, I was feeling a bit down, so I went on a long walk on the nature trail close to my apartment. I was admiring the fading beauty of Autumn and decided to pick up a wide array of leaves that had fallen on the ground. I spent a lot of time finding ones that had interesting colors and textures. I took them home and have been making a page in my nature journal dedicated to these beautiful November leaves. Taking the time to really look at them, to SEE them for everything that they are, the tears, bends, the fading colors, and rot. It really does pique ones curiosity and offers so much inspiration. I can't imagine not having my curiosity, everything just seems so fascinating and I want to know everything about everything. ❤🌲
I find it so interesting that you said that you'd thought about delaying this series of paintings until you felt like you're more skilled, but also that the act of following this enthusiasm is pushing your progress forward. I can honestly see it in the painting in this video, it's my favourite one you've made. I think a lot of us need to be reminded how important enthusiasm and passion actually are, so thank you for this!
I really get that feeling of never coming back to a passion that I’ve put aside ‘for later’. It’s tragic. Thank you for reminding me to live in the moment and chase what I’m passionate about!
Oh my gosh hell yes!! Fern canyon is one of my favorite hikes and I’m working on a painting of it now too! Next time you’re in Humboldt county go to Slice of Humboldt pie. Incredible savory hand pies that are the best snack after a long hike
GET OUT OF MY HEAD, KELSEY!! (Just kidding, I really don’t mind). 😆Seriously, though, everything you said is exactly what I’ve been thinking. It’s like you perfectly articulated my feelings and then maybe even went a step beyond and cleared up some things I hadn’t figured out myself yet (if that makes sense)?! I always appreciate your videos, it’s awesome to see you grow….thank you for sharing that with us!
I have significant amounts of curiosity. Unfortunately my adhd is usually in the curiosity drivers seat for better or worse (mostly better honestly), and it's limited by the number of hours I have in a day (that's less better). 😅 Edit: also "you realize every animal has its own unique anatomy and then you're like, fuck!" is a damn mood! 😂
I didn't think anyone else had these issues apart from me. I'm so glad I clicked. About grasping artistic opportunities as they present themselves, there is this tree at work that i started eyeing up. I kept saying, i'll take a pic and then paint it, but i never did, because i dont consider myself a painter. But i think i will take a photo and let my creative streak take off in whatever direction the creative juices decide to flow. Thanks for this.
Love this video! I like how you are discovering your passion for art again currently I'm doing the exact same I feel like I have lost that passion over the years and I'm happy to see that I'm not alone❤
I just wanted to say I love these kinds of videos. Big tree fan as well (I live in the northeast US so it’s kind of a requirement haha). I know I’m going to spend the rest of my life trying to do them justice in my art. Thank you for sharing!
My artist mantras are "Just do shit" and "You don't know until you try" I feel like I really excel in the area of creativity but impostor syndrome sneaks up on us all at some point...
The way I relate to your little pep talk at the end. Ooof. I’m always putting aside inspiration, thinking I need to wait for some mythical perfect time when I’ll be ready. Ridiculous!
What perfect timing! I am on a mission to expand my art but am feeling a bit of analysis paralysis with what to start on first... Too many directions to choose from! I think I just have to start and do something that sparks happiness. Just start.
Thank you for this video. You’re absolutely right. I’m a chandler but I’m also love drawing so today I took inspiration from one of the candles I make ( a dessert one) and drew a sticker version of it. It came out great and I think it’s because I was so inspired by it in the moment and I didn’t put it off till later. I did a quick sketch, came back the next day and finished it.
Thank you, Kelsey! Your videos provide such enormous value for me. I love your passion! I also adore trees and am just about to start a whole new series of paintings on landscape themes. I've been on a very winding path with my art since I graduated uni 21 years ago! I've had to do a lot of emotional coaching of myself when I returned to making art a couple of years ago. Your videos have definitely held my hand through a lot of the ups and downs. I think your art is beautiful! You've inspired me to do some drawing today. :) With very best wishes and thanks, Kalila. x
I loved this video so much. It articulated I think what had been such a block to my art lately- the idea that it has to be 'good enough' to post, and if I wasn't posting it was a waste of time. But art is never a waste of time- scribbles on napkins are just as leveling up as a fancy painting on expensive paper or canvas. This has inspired me to go back to an art piece I've been neglecting lately. Thank you so much.
Nice video. I really liked the tree and sky beautiful! My guy means more than you know😉 thank you. I have been thinking about it and i am sorry i came out of no ware really harsh. I will work on it.
@KeshArt had a similar point in his recent video where he mentioned that you learn faster when you have an end goal to work towards! I think you make a great point with the project-based learning strategy, I'll have to keep it in mind with the skills I need to improve :)
Been struggling with my curiousity, which I personally thought was never ending in me, with my content creation. I think you’re right about rushing things, I want to give works that look good for other people. But I haven’t been as curious or tried new things as often. I settled into a painting routine I like, which isn’t wrong, I just want to add in new curious little things. I’m doing a month off instagram and Pinterest for December. I hope this helps foster more curiosity!
