I agree, I don't think artists can ever feel as good at their art as they think they could be. If you think you're not good enough, it's because you think you can do better, so just forget the 'not good enough' bit and focus on 'you can do better' and aim to always be evolving and improving your skills. :)
Nailed it. Such a great art channel and artist. Recently found this channel and binge watching/listening since, while doing my professional portraits. Only if I had an elder sister like her...
I'm not an illustrator, I paint in watercolor but girl I love your honesty, I love the fact that you are you and not some fake person who try to get subscribers. You are spontaneous, funny, awesome ... I'm so subscribing to your channel :) Good luck with the book.
Walking out of your comfort zone is just about the best piece of advice any artist can give. As Marco Antonio De La Parra once said: “style is another name for unpolished flaws” (spanish: “el defecto sin pulir es lo que llamarán tu estilo“). In order to improve we have to draw what we don’t know and we don’t like. In the long run it pays off.
Feeling "not good enough" is something that follows artists throughout their entire lives. it's the biggest blessing and a curse, as it can be extremely difficult, but it's also the thing that motivates us to improve. That's literally the main factor in art advancement, because from feeling like you're not good enough, you make the decision to be better. It is continual, never ending, and a constant companion throughout, but the results are often worth it.
I could honestly listen to you talk ALL DAY! I'm not even exaggerating! Everything you say is either helpful, or motivating, or just comforting in general. Thanks for existing, you beautiful human being! It's my dream to work on my own graphic novel someday. Here's to hoping! :)
i always try to approach drawing and writing like a challenge in ~creative problem solving~, like solving a riddle or something. makes it more fun to not be able to portray things like i would want them to be portrayed/like i saw them in my head :)
Acabo de escuchar su podcast sobre "(no) Estar ahi", en algún momento quisiera escribirles respecto a lo mucho que esos podcast han hecho por mi. Lo menciono porque es la forma en que estoy lidiando con el insomnio, en unas horas tengo que mostrar mi carpeta de trabajo, tengo muchas nervios. Y justo veo que Frann tiene video y respecto a éste tema. Bueno, sólo quiero agradecer toda ésta ayuda, llegué por la ilustración pero son muchas las áreas en que sus consejos me han orientado e impulsado. Espero que pronto puedan tomarse un descanso pero mientras ese momento llega, sepan que éstos esfuerzos extra que hacen con su audiencia, en las redes, Fran aquí en sus videos, esas cosas llegan a otros y cambian sus vidas, les agradezco mucho, no desistan. Un abrazo desde México.
NoxGrim justamente me pasa lo mismo ahora, al igual que tu llegue aca por la ilustración pero siento que me he enamorado de lo que es fran como persona y lo mucho que ayudan estos videos
It is so validating to hear you say that you feel that you 'suck' at certain subjects. I have a project that I am REALLY passionate about and would love to see it completed, but I avoid it terribly. It is like I am paralyzed to go forward because I don't feel 'good enough' to tackle it. I procrastinate because I don't feel qualified enough. But I will take your advice to heart, and attempt to draw the subjects I suck at. I'll start my list of things I need to practice. Thank you. Love back at you.
Thank you for always wanting to help, Fran! Your kindness, your drive and your words are strengthening motivators whenever I feel like I don't have enough energy to draw! :)
My gosh, I really admire you for making this kind of video to help people even though you have a full schedule :) It's strangely comforting to hear that even you feel like you're not good enough sometimes, since I as a fan of your illustrations wouldn't think that about your work! I really agree that it's so important to keep going even if you get the feeling of giving up because you're not good enough, because sometimes improving is such a slow process that it isn't something you notice immediately.
I really appreciate you mentioning that there aren't going to be any extra inserts before you dive into the video so I know I can look at something else and not worry about missing something!
You know what, Fran, I'm not an artist per se, but your words about creative work are so relevant! Thank you for always being open and sincere about your insecurities, failures, fears. :)
I don´t think we care about your face or how much make up you´re wearing, we watch you because it´s nice to hear your stories and your advices, I think you´re pretty with or without make up and I feel you´re real and honest with us, so no worries :D About our opinion on our own illustrations I think we´re very critic on a regular basis and that´s good, it´s always nice to ask someone else (than isn´t too partial :D) to bring you to reality. Have a nice day!!
i recently had an accident that will probably affect me for the rest of my life, i just want to sayto people to overlook the little problems in life because u never know when it will change, even if ur life appears to suck now, u might look back in the future and realize u were actually happy
Everyone needs to listen to this. So much truth. You're never gonna feel good enough, but it'll keep you moving forward and improving and that is a good thing. Just accept the feeling and know that there are people out there that enjoy your art and just be you.
Thank you for making the decision to go ahead with this video! You are not defined by a pimple or any other blemish or perceived blemish. You're beautiful!
I am feeling the same all the time, but lately, this kind of thinking is bringing me back. Your video is so helpful because it encourages me to move forward with the things that I have to do.
That's so true! We all go through the same feeling/phase. And that feeling of us not being good enough sucks so bad. But we all have to try to let it not affect us and keep doing our best, keep practicing. Cuz that's the only way we'll improve. And as we improve we'll set bigger targets and raise the bars even higher for ourselves. The cycle goes on and on. It's a never ending cycle. And that's growth! So guys, if any of you are going through this phase, just know that you're going the right way and that you're not alone. And it's just a sign of growth! Each one of us is competing with ourselves. And if at all you get caught in that feeling in a negative way, just go through your old artworks, you'll realize how far you've come! And I'm sure it'll instantly make you feel better. 💙
I really like this new format. Don't get me wrong, I love your videos with inserts and drawing and coffee-making, but this video let me fold laundry and pet my cat. Thanks Fran!
Oh Fran, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I love that me and other people like me can always rely on you for encouragement and inspiration.
I have to constantly remind my teen daughters that beauty begins in the heart, goes to the mind for processing, and is released to the world in our personality. And that kind of beauty shines so much brighter and stronger than the beauty created by applying products to the skin. Stay beautiful and remember that drawing is only putting shapes together. When confronted with a new figure, it's important to practice putting those shapes together, over and over and over, until it feels natural. I've been at this over 30 years, and I still question my work, every day. If I didn't, it would show. Cheers and thank you for such a wonderful, expressive, and personal presentation. :)
Thank you so much for this video. I work in a completely different field to arts, I do science (or I try). I have that same feeling that I am just not good enough. The thing is, after making the list of what I need to know/learn to become better, I have realised that nothing is granted, we need to work hard to achieve our goals and hearing it from you (that even high skilled professionals go through this) has given me the urge to take action and become as good as I want to be. Thank you once again
When you love what you're doing, and being passionate everyday you don't even care how you look like.. you care more about your passion, you care more about your goals.. I can feel you fran:)
Gracias por ser así de auténtica y honesta. Obvio que a nadie le deberían importar tus imperfecciones faciales propias del stress así que bien por no taparlas. A todos nos pasa! Y aprovecho de disculparme por haber parecido a lo mejor desconforme conque dejaras fuera mi propuesta. En verdad no importa. Lo principal es que alcances a cumplir con tus plazos y estés bien. Toma tu tiempo y relájate también!! Y la inseguridad en lo que hacemos nos pasa igual a todos. Yo no ilustro, pero igual siempre siento que tengo tanto que mejorar, en todas las áreas de la vida y no sólo en el trabajo. Gracias por los consejos!!
Keep drawing everyone, strive to improve your work even if it means getting out of your comfort zone and that includes myself! Thank you so much for this dear Fran. ♡
I fell you Fran ! I have been working on a graphic novel for over a year now, the book was supposed to be out in June last year, but the publisher is making me wait. So here I am today, finishing up the pages one year later, to change the most tiniest little details so that the book can finally be printed. It's very stressful. We can do it ! Hugs 🌈💐💖
Tell you the truth without makeup you are pretty too!! And the reason I watch your videos because I adore your life story and arts. I am a beginner doing art and by watching your videos I feel like you encourage me a lot. I get discourage a lot as I am too much comparing myself to others. Anyway thank you so much for sharing your thought and arts. Such an encouragement!!
oh good, thank you for the Video, fran. iam working on a graphic novel at the moment and i feel soo often that iam so not good enough and waaay too slow :((( it´s my first one and sometimes it feels like ist too big for me. but then i think i will grow while working on it. :) i hope so!! it. i gives me Courage that also someone like you had this issues :) I also hope that your graphic novel will be publish in english ^_^
I don't know if you know this, but your videos are so so so important. You are constantly inspiring me and encouraging me, even if we've never met. Thank you for your advice, it means a lot. I am going to keep pushing with my art. ❤
Saber en lo que tienes que mejorar es un gran paso. Esto es así toda la vida lo bueno de dibujar es que cada día dibujas un poquito mejor. Habrá otros que dibujen mejor que tu y otros que lo hagan peor, pero tu tienes que ser la mejor Fran que puedas ser, eso te va a dejar tranquila contigo misma y te hará avanzar, esto se aprende trabajando, si esperas ser perfecta para publicar no lo harás nunca, un saludo y mucha suerte que talento tienes.
Aw omg hearing u talk about skin problems made me feel so much better ☺️ skin is so annoying. I'm glad I'm not alone! Plus when I look at u I don't see zits I see a talented beautiful artist. So maybe that's what people see when they look at me too☺️💕 Anyway, thank you. I admire you so much.
i love these kind of videos you do, it's like receiving advice from an older and caring sister. Even if I'm not happy that even you don't feel good enough sometimes, it's nice to see that the people you admire also struggle with their work. thanks Fran :) (also, I've been loving your animals illustrations, keep going!!)
When you said "Not posting until I get better" is SO RELATABLE! This happened to me...When I was a teen I would scan, edit and post sketches within seconds of finishing it because I had this strange need to share everything. Once I hit my 20s I decided to delete so much old work and just post a few times a year....eep... but just to add...thank you for being real about your struggle currently. I hope things all end up working out and I get to someday read your book!!! I'm sure your style will grow so much with all the constant practice haha
Such an inspirational video!!!! I constantly feel not good enough and unconfident. When you say "take opportunities to improve yourself in order to feel more good enough" it's so true!!! Thanks for making this video!!!
This is such an important thing coming from you, Fran-san! Thank you for this. I do hope that you'll feel better soon but it's really nice of you to show us the downs in being an illustrator too. Please take care.
I am not usually a person who comments, today is that day. I am also a illustrator/ graphic designer, it's my second year since graduation. I am having an awful time at the moment and you're videos always help me to put things in perspective. Motivate and empower me. Thank you so much for being the voice of many fellow illustrators and designers x.
Fran, creo que lo más inspirador de tus vídeos, lo que hace que tengamos ganas de ponernos a trabajar y enfrentarnos a lo que nos da miedo, es tu naturalidad. Eres una ilustradora a la que admiro muchísimo, y no te haces una idea de lo que aportas siendo tan sincera acerca de tu trabajo, y compartiendo tus inseguridades con nosotros. Sigue así, eres genial!
by the time you get to your 50s ,you will feel "good enough". You are doing all the right things, and I draw inspiration from you, your videos and your talks. Thanks, and keep it up!
I look forward to everything you post and do! Your instagram daily animal draws are very lovely and it always makes my day. We are all going through that self doubt but know that your reluctance is due to your passion and love for your art and doing better and being better than you are now
This was SUCH a helpful video. Just hearing you say that no artist ever feels good enough.....I have to stop letting that feeling stop me from producing anything at all, and think about what projects I can set to make me feel better about my work. Thank you!
Your advises are always on point. Its always ourselves who are the most critical about our own work that's why we have that feeling of not feeling good enough. But thank you so much for giving good tips on how to atleast cope with this kind of feeling. You are truly an inspiration! More power to your works!
thank you a lot for posting this. I'm dealing with this a lot all the time. I'm a true perfectionist and I get so frustrated all of the time because I never really like what I am doing but I think it is really about "just doing it" and then seeing if it is better of what you have done before :) what you said was really inspirinf and helped me a lot to know I'm not alone. btw you are good enough! xxx Anna
This is a very helpful video. I'm not an illustrator. I'm an attorney for crying out loud. Lol. But I wanted to comment to let you know that your words are motivational and helpful. Also I've learned that the feeing of "not good enough" sometimes is needed because that is what drives you to do better. It should not halt progress. Your words obviously come from the heart and I love how genuine and open you are just to help your fellow creators. Buena suerte con el libro que no tengo duda será un éxito. Un abrazo. 🤓
Fran, siempre tus videos me llegan en el momento indicado, ser freelance es como estar en una montaña rusa, the ups and downs, ahora mismo siento emoción pero preocupación, cada proyecto es un reto. Saber que somos muchos y le estamos "chingando" como decimos en México, me hace sentir mejor y parte de algo. Gracias por tus videos, sigue adelante!
No te puedo explicar lo mucho que me motivó este video para volver a escribir. Esa pasión que tanto amo y que sin embargo cada día escribo menos o comparto menos lo que redacto porque siento que no está a la altura de ser leído. Muchísimas gracias.
First of all, amen to hormonal, stressy zits on chins! I've been covering up mine with makeup to a point where I was like, "What am I doing? This is not helping AT ALL and people can see it anyways." Now, to the video, I can relate - again - so much! I've been there so often where I kept telling myself I was not good enough to draw for example stories/situations. And that the only thing I was good enough at was drawing animals. It's such a relief to hear somebody say "I keep drawing the same things." and "I'm really bad at doing that." I mean, it feels good to hear that somebody either goes through the same and/or has gone through the same. Which turned out to be my remedy. Knowing I'm not alone. When you started doing your daily animal challenge, I was so hesitant at first join in. I'm so behind though, but I'm really glad I started it. To be honest, it feels as if I'm going through such a struggle. I'm not used to drawing an animal in a position that's not a "typical animal position". At the same time I'm learning so, so much and I have to push through. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your experience!
To be someone for whom English is not your native language, you explain even difficult feelings very, very well! More than good enough! I wish I were good enough to do book illustrations and get paid for them, like you!
I have times where i feel that my artwork looks very bad and i stop drawing for days because of that thought. You inspire me so much and this advice really boosted me up to not give up drawing and continue going forward!! 😊😊❤❤❤
Recently I was in Chile. It's such a beautiful country. Santiago and Atacama's desert are freaking amazing. I recognise you art in the people I saw there, it's really interesting how artists keep their roots.
I discovered your channel like a week ago and I'm pretty sure I love you as a human and I'm 100% sure that your existence on this Earth improves humanity as a whole so yeah thank you for living😊
You are such a wonderful person! Just wanted to thank you the effort you put in your work. You're a fantastic inspiration, both for illustration AND personality. Don't stop being you! Thanks :)
Drawing while listening to you talking about art is just my favorite thing to do ~ ! you're motivating me so much ! i'm drawing a comic and i was trying to avoid doing everything i was bad at, but after finishing a few sketched pages i felt really bad about continuing ... so I started again with everything i actually wanted to show even though i was pretty bad. it is really challenging and nerve wrecking but it made me improve so much !! and now i'm way less ashamed and stressed when i post and show my pages. So if there's anyone here thinking "im still not good enough to start my comic" well that's actually a good opportunity to be better faster ! I was only good at backgrounds and sceneries and now i clearly improved in facial expressions, faces, inking, colors, movements and anatomy (in one year of drawing my webcomic) i still have many many flaws but i'm still practicing ! Let's practice more guys ! Also thanks Fran for motivating me so much ! 😘 (and sorry for that weird long comment xD)
Thanks for the video! It's very liberating to actually -know- you aren't good enough, because you just are not getting work. I was in the position of being able to take on freelance work full-time for a bit last year and shopped my stuff around. Nothing. No bites. It sucked, and we were really tight on money for a while. Then, out of the blue, I got a full-time job doing graphic design (what I studied in college) with benefits and a new apartment and a new city. Now I can take those outside and self critiques and check out books and watch videos and practice the things I'm not good at. One day I hope I can go full-time with illustration, but not today. It's liberating. Some advice I got that's stuck with me: "You don't have to do it all today"
You really inspire me Fran. I freelance in the creative world and so many times have the exact same feelings and self doubts that you do. Your videos make me feel less alone and that I can accomplish my goals :D
Gracias Fran por estos vídeos tan honestos jejej sos una dulce! Realmente muy útil lo de la lista, voy a ponerlo en práctica porque sobre todo ahora que estoy empezando me pasa eso de "voy a mejorar antes de mostrar nada de mi trabajo" y coincido con vos que muchas veces es mejor continuar el movimiento mientras vamos ganando confianza y comodidad con lo que hacemos! De nuevo graaaacias! You're F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S.! 💁😄
I relate so much on what you're saying. I had no courage to post drawings on my Instagram because I feel like I'm not good enough. But you made me realize something. Thank you so much. more power to you Fran
I'm starting out in my illustration career ( a big change I made from architecture) and I was so scared.. finding your channel was such a blessing! you somehow make me feel like we're in this together! Thanks so much :)
Yes; it is scary thinking Im not good enough; but I know something about success; and you’ve mentioned it; its a life time of development ; so just do it and get better; to be legit
Fran juro que tus videos me hacen tan feliz ♥️, cuando veo que publicaste uno, de inmediato me voy a verlo. Estoy estudiando diseño gráfico y voy por el segundo año y no sabes cuanto me motivan tus videos. De verdad muchas gracias 😊 te deseo una buena semana y saludos desde chile
I am right there with you! I am at the end of illustrating a 35 page full-color children's book full of characters and scenes. It has really rocked my confidence as well. Even to the point of feeling an identity crisis as an illustrator. It hurts so deeply to want your art to look a certain way and not be able to execute it. Even though the pain is great, I am actually grateful because it has been a wake up call for me to see the areas I need to improve and to become a student again. In some ways I am starting over the journey... just when I thought I had come to a mountain top, now all I see are taller mountains. But I can't not draw. I am compelled to do this thing called art and it is my life. I was meant to do it. And so were you. You will improve. You will look back and see this is where your work became better and more polished. Growing hurts but it produces some awesome results. I cannot wait to see your friendship book. I know it will be amazing even if you never have the ability to not see your mistakes. We will love it for you! ;) P.S. Your zits are ok with me!
Oh thank you for this video Fran. You're amazing artist so hearing you say that you think that you're not good enough just makes me feel so much lighter right now. Thank you for letting us know it's ok to not be good enough and still be good enough. That is actually a good thing because it keeps us motivated. Hugs from Finland.
No te preocupes fran, ese estrés nos pasa a todos, a mi con el herpes, siempre sale cuando duermo pocas horas o estoy agobiada. En cuanto a "no es suficiente bueno", soy estudiante de lic en Bellas Artes, y eso lo vivo en cada entrega, por ejemplo me piden un tríptico, (hago retratos) y una vez que los veo a todos juntos siempre me doy cuenta de todos los errores ,sin tiempo de corregirlo. Soy horrible con las orejas, generalmente me salen un poco torcida la nariz o los ojos... y si... es desalentador. Pero todas esas observaciones con el tiempo van a ir mejorando, es práctica, obligarte a hacerlo. En lo personal me encanta las sombras que haces, creo que lo hace más simplificado, algo que para muchos como a mi simplificar nos cuesta. Saludos desde Argentina y muchos éxitos! ánimo
La vida es una sinusoide, es normal. Fuerza preciosa, diviertete con tu trabajo. eres fuerte y clara. El foco es el significado, mas que el significante, si la idea es buena, hasta con piedras funciona.
I'm working on a book right now and I agree, I feel like it's testing me every time I sit down to work on it! It has everything that I'm uncomfortable drawing, so it makes it so hard to feel motivated to work on it. I'm almost afraid to work on it, so I'll distract myself by doing mundane tasks like folding laundry instead. Then, when I'm working on it and it's not going well, it takes me into a downward spiral that makes me lose all motivation to do anything for the rest of the day. Woo, what a rush! :D p.s. I never could imagine how daunting a graphic novel must be. One day at a time, hang in there!
My personal art goal for this year would be to establish my own shop and start doing commissions. I'm going to really embrace your advice and just work on improving my flaws, and push myself to be better so I can generate more interest in my work so I can open a shop! Good luck with meeting your deadline, Fran. I know you're going to succeed :)
Fran creo que tienes razon siempre sentiremos que no somos lo suficientemente buenos, lo importante es lo que hacemos al respecto, seguir motivados y nunca dejar de dibujar!y nunca rendirse con nuestro arte!
Agradezco tanto que hayas subido este video, estoy terminando una temporada de desmotivación con mi estudio de Producción de multimedia, y amo esto con todo mi ser, el problema es que deje que los trabajos se me juntarán y no planifique bien mi tiempo. Justo hoy me estoy enfrentando a terminar uno de los que más me frustra. Fran, eres genial, siempre haces que tenga más ganas de trabajar
YOU ARE SO INSPIRING. I have been so worried about this: "saying im not enough without trying" and thats so :/, I guess all we have to do is begin and keep it going as you do, you are very helpful:) Amazing illustrator!!
Fran, muchas gracias por este video, creo que ha llegado en un momento muy importante en mi vida, donde había dejado de dibujar por miedo a no ser "good enough". Gracias eres una de mis ilustradoras favoritas
I have to say, this video came at a perfect time for me. I'm currently trying to push myself to do some things for my portfolio that I'm not used to doing and I keep struggling with not feeling good enough. The idea of writing a list is great, so I'm going to go do that right now! Best of luck with your book project and the monthly challenge :D I've been loving the animals you've posted so far!
I'm so glad you posted this because I've been really struggling with my art lately and I've abandoned my Instagram account and I can't seem to feel good about my art. But thank you! This really helped!
oh man i know it wasn't the main point of the video but that bit about makeup at the beginning...i really felt that. my relationship with makeup is so up and down, sometimes i feel like it's fun and cool and other times i feel like it makes me less of myself and when i go through the process of putting on makeup in those moods i feel so...weird?? and not in a good way. anyways, i know that was a major tangent, but just wanna say again how much i love your videos. hope you're having a good day fran!
Dear Fran, I loved this video and your vulnerability. Man, are you courageous! I absolutely get how you feel: I'm working on a graphic novel about mental health, my own personal story. And man, it's rough. Not only technically because I too feel not good enough as an illustrator/artist, but also the story is tearing me apart again. Thank you for your wonderful tips! I'm making my 'legit'-list right now. Thanks so much for being you! x
I love how you tell us to go do something else while listening to you. (currently writing an essay) this is great advice, but I always feel like I don't have enough time to sit and draw something that isn't related to schoolwork. Maybe I'll challenge myself with my schoolwork hmmmmm. Thanks fran!
I agree, I don't think artists can ever feel as good at their art as they think they could be. If you think you're not good enough, it's because you think you can do better, so just forget the 'not good enough' bit and focus on 'you can do better' and aim to always be evolving and improving your skills. :)
Best way to resume it 😄
you are such a blessing to this world
agree!
True!
ace falcon :........)
Nailed it. Such a great art channel and artist. Recently found this channel and binge watching/listening since, while doing my professional portraits. Only if I had an elder sister like her...
I'm not an illustrator, I paint in watercolor but girl I love your honesty, I love the fact that you are you and not some fake person who try to get subscribers. You are spontaneous, funny, awesome ... I'm so subscribing to your channel :) Good luck with the book.
Walking out of your comfort zone is just about the best piece of advice any artist can give. As Marco Antonio De La Parra once said: “style is another name for unpolished flaws” (spanish: “el defecto sin pulir es lo que llamarán tu estilo“). In order to improve we have to draw what we don’t know and we don’t like. In the long run it pays off.
Feeling "not good enough" is something that follows artists throughout their entire lives. it's the biggest blessing and a curse, as it can be extremely difficult, but it's also the thing that motivates us to improve. That's literally the main factor in art advancement, because from feeling like you're not good enough, you make the decision to be better. It is continual, never ending, and a constant companion throughout, but the results are often worth it.
I could honestly listen to you talk ALL DAY! I'm not even exaggerating! Everything you say is either helpful, or motivating, or just comforting in general. Thanks for existing, you beautiful human being! It's my dream to work on my own graphic novel someday. Here's to hoping! :)
i always try to approach drawing and writing like a challenge in ~creative problem solving~, like solving a riddle or something. makes it more fun to not be able to portray things like i would want them to be portrayed/like i saw them in my head :)
Acabo de escuchar su podcast sobre "(no) Estar ahi", en algún momento quisiera escribirles respecto a lo mucho que esos podcast han hecho por mi. Lo menciono porque es la forma en que estoy lidiando con el insomnio, en unas horas tengo que mostrar mi carpeta de trabajo, tengo muchas nervios. Y justo veo que Frann tiene video y respecto a éste tema. Bueno, sólo quiero agradecer toda ésta ayuda, llegué por la ilustración pero son muchas las áreas en que sus consejos me han orientado e impulsado. Espero que pronto puedan tomarse un descanso pero mientras ese momento llega, sepan que éstos esfuerzos extra que hacen con su audiencia, en las redes, Fran aquí en sus videos, esas cosas llegan a otros y cambian sus vidas, les agradezco mucho, no desistan.
Un abrazo desde México.
NoxGrim justamente me pasa lo mismo ahora, al igual que tu llegue aca por la ilustración pero siento que me he enamorado de lo que es fran como persona y lo mucho que ayudan estos videos
It is so validating to hear you say that you feel that you 'suck' at certain subjects. I have a project that I am REALLY passionate about and would love to see it completed, but I avoid it terribly. It is like I am paralyzed to go forward because I don't feel 'good enough' to tackle it. I procrastinate because I don't feel qualified enough. But I will take your advice to heart, and attempt to draw the subjects I suck at. I'll start my list of things I need to practice. Thank you. Love back at you.
Thank you for always wanting to help, Fran! Your kindness, your drive and your words are strengthening motivators whenever I feel like I don't have enough energy to draw! :)
My gosh, I really admire you for making this kind of video to help people even though you have a full schedule :) It's strangely comforting to hear that even you feel like you're not good enough sometimes, since I as a fan of your illustrations wouldn't think that about your work! I really agree that it's so important to keep going even if you get the feeling of giving up because you're not good enough, because sometimes improving is such a slow process that it isn't something you notice immediately.
I really appreciate you mentioning that there aren't going to be any extra inserts before you dive into the video so I know I can look at something else and not worry about missing something!
Karen Mae bbtrbabies
Karen Mae hahHha you're welcome! 👌🏼
You know what, Fran, I'm not an artist per se, but your words about creative work are so relevant! Thank you for always being open and sincere about your insecurities, failures, fears. :)
KB Meniado thank youu! This means a lot to me ❤️
You're welcome, Fran! It's been a pleasure watching you for over two years now :)) From Berlin to London to Hastings!
I don´t think we care about your face or how much make up you´re wearing, we watch you because it´s nice to hear your stories and your advices, I think you´re pretty with or without make up and I feel you´re real and honest with us, so no worries :D
About our opinion on our own illustrations I think we´re very critic on a regular basis and that´s good, it´s always nice to ask someone else (than isn´t too partial :D) to bring you to reality.
Have a nice day!!
i recently had an accident that will probably affect me for the rest of my life, i just want to sayto people to overlook the little problems in life because u never know when it will change, even if ur life appears to suck now, u might look back in the future and realize u were actually happy
Everyone needs to listen to this. So much truth. You're never gonna feel good enough, but it'll keep you moving forward and improving and that is a good thing. Just accept the feeling and know that there are people out there that enjoy your art and just be you.
Thank you for making the decision to go ahead with this video! You are not defined by a pimple or any other blemish or perceived blemish. You're beautiful!
I am feeling the same all the time, but lately, this kind of thinking is bringing me back. Your video is so helpful because it encourages me to move forward with the things that I have to do.
That's so true! We all go through the same feeling/phase. And that feeling of us not being good enough sucks so bad. But we all have to try to let it not affect us and keep doing our best, keep practicing. Cuz that's the only way we'll improve. And as we improve we'll set bigger targets and raise the bars even higher for ourselves. The cycle goes on and on. It's a never ending cycle. And that's growth! So guys, if any of you are going through this phase, just know that you're going the right way and that you're not alone. And it's just a sign of growth! Each one of us is competing with ourselves. And if at all you get caught in that feeling in a negative way, just go through your old artworks, you'll realize how far you've come! And I'm sure it'll instantly make you feel better. 💙
I'm still loving this mirror thing, Fran. 😊😊😊 You're so awesome. Love your vids. ❤️
I really like this new format. Don't get me wrong, I love your videos with inserts and drawing and coffee-making, but this video let me fold laundry and pet my cat. Thanks Fran!
Can't wait for this friendship book to come out.
Oh Fran, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I love that me and other people like me can always rely on you for encouragement and inspiration.
Ese "not good enough" creo que es la clave para seguir progresando, para seguir creciendo. A mi me funciona como motivación.
I have to constantly remind my teen daughters that beauty begins in the heart, goes to the mind for processing, and is released to the world in our personality. And that kind of beauty shines so much brighter and stronger than the beauty created by applying products to the skin. Stay beautiful and remember that drawing is only putting shapes together. When confronted with a new figure, it's important to practice putting those shapes together, over and over and over, until it feels natural. I've been at this over 30 years, and I still question my work, every day. If I didn't, it would show. Cheers and thank you for such a wonderful, expressive, and personal presentation. :)
Thank you so much for this video. I work in a completely different field to arts, I do science (or I try). I have that same feeling that I am just not good enough. The thing is, after making the list of what I need to know/learn to become better, I have realised that nothing is granted, we need to work hard to achieve our goals and hearing it from you (that even high skilled professionals go through this) has given me the urge to take action and become as good as I want to be.
Thank you once again
thanks for being real Fran your fabulous no matter what!
You have made a point !
If we do not judge you with your ''weird face outro'' we can never judge you with no make up face.
When you love what you're doing, and being passionate everyday you don't even care how you look like.. you care more about your passion, you care more about your goals.. I can feel you fran:)
If their is such things as an illustration saviour. You are ours. Thank you for your hard work you are great. Thank you.
Gracias por ser así de auténtica y honesta. Obvio que a nadie le deberían importar tus imperfecciones faciales propias del stress así que bien por no taparlas. A todos nos pasa! Y aprovecho de disculparme por haber parecido a lo mejor desconforme conque dejaras fuera mi propuesta. En verdad no importa. Lo principal es que alcances a cumplir con tus plazos y estés bien. Toma tu tiempo y relájate también!!
Y la inseguridad en lo que hacemos nos pasa igual a todos. Yo no ilustro, pero igual siempre siento que tengo tanto que mejorar, en todas las áreas de la vida y no sólo en el trabajo. Gracias por los consejos!!
Keep drawing everyone, strive to improve your work even if it means getting out of your comfort zone and that includes myself! Thank you so much for this dear Fran. ♡
I fell you Fran ! I have been working on a graphic novel for over a year now, the book was supposed to be out in June last year, but the publisher is making me wait. So here I am today, finishing up the pages one year later, to change the most tiniest little details so that the book can finally be printed. It's very stressful. We can do it ! Hugs 🌈💐💖
Your art is so beautiful!!!!!♥.♥
Sibylline Meynet oh god Sibyyy! I know exactly how you feeeeel! You're not alone!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for your comment!
Tell you the truth without makeup you are pretty too!! And the reason I watch your videos because I adore your life story and arts. I am a beginner doing art and by watching your videos I feel like you encourage me a lot. I get discourage a lot as I am too much comparing myself to others. Anyway thank you so much for sharing your thought and arts. Such an encouragement!!
oh good, thank you for the Video, fran. iam working on a graphic novel at the moment and i feel soo often that iam so not good enough and waaay too slow :((( it´s my first one and sometimes it feels like ist too big for me. but then i think i will grow while working on it. :) i hope so!! it. i gives me Courage that also someone like you had this issues :) I also hope that your graphic novel will be publish in english ^_^
I'm not an illustrator, I'm not able to draw but you motivate me with every single video you make. I send you an airplane full of hugs from Rome ❤
I don't know if you know this, but your videos are so so so important. You are constantly inspiring me and encouraging me, even if we've never met. Thank you for your advice, it means a lot. I am going to keep pushing with my art. ❤
Saber en lo que tienes que mejorar es un gran paso. Esto es así toda la vida lo bueno de dibujar es que cada día dibujas un poquito mejor. Habrá otros que dibujen mejor que tu y otros que lo hagan peor, pero tu tienes que ser la mejor Fran que puedas ser, eso te va a dejar tranquila contigo misma y te hará avanzar, esto se aprende trabajando, si esperas ser perfecta para publicar no lo harás nunca, un saludo y mucha suerte que talento tienes.
You will be able to do whatever you want, Fran! You are such and inspiration! Keep drawing ❤
Aw omg hearing u talk about skin problems made me feel so much better ☺️ skin is so annoying. I'm glad I'm not alone! Plus when I look at u I don't see zits I see a talented beautiful artist. So maybe that's what people see when they look at me too☺️💕 Anyway, thank you. I admire you so much.
I LOVE how real you are... so refreshing !
i love these kind of videos you do, it's like receiving advice from an older and caring sister. Even if I'm not happy that even you don't feel good enough sometimes, it's nice to see that the people you admire also struggle with their work. thanks Fran :)
(also, I've been loving your animals illustrations, keep going!!)
When you said "Not posting until I get better" is SO RELATABLE! This happened to me...When I was a teen I would scan, edit and post sketches within seconds of finishing it because I had this strange need to share everything. Once I hit my 20s I decided to delete so much old work and just post a few times a year....eep...
but just to add...thank you for being real about your struggle currently. I hope things all end up working out and I get to someday read your book!!! I'm sure your style will grow so much with all the constant practice haha
Such an inspirational video!!!! I constantly feel not good enough and unconfident. When you say "take opportunities to improve yourself in order to feel more good enough" it's so true!!! Thanks for making this video!!!
This is such an important thing coming from you, Fran-san! Thank you for this. I do hope that you'll feel better soon but it's really nice of you to show us the downs in being an illustrator too. Please take care.
Fran: suggests doing something while listening to her in the background, like the dishes
Me: gets motivated to do the dishes
Thanks fran
I am not usually a person who comments, today is that day. I am also a illustrator/ graphic designer, it's my second year since graduation. I am having an awful time at the moment and you're videos always help me to put things in perspective. Motivate and empower me. Thank you so much for being the voice of many fellow illustrators and designers x.
Fran, creo que lo más inspirador de tus vídeos, lo que hace que tengamos ganas de ponernos a trabajar y enfrentarnos a lo que nos da miedo, es tu naturalidad. Eres una ilustradora a la que admiro muchísimo, y no te haces una idea de lo que aportas siendo tan sincera acerca de tu trabajo, y compartiendo tus inseguridades con nosotros. Sigue así, eres genial!
by the time you get to your 50s ,you will feel "good enough". You are doing all the right things, and I draw inspiration from you, your videos and your talks. Thanks, and keep it up!
I look forward to everything you post and do! Your instagram daily animal draws are very lovely and it always makes my day. We are all going through that self doubt but know that your reluctance is due to your passion and love for your art and doing better and being better than you are now
This was SUCH a helpful video. Just hearing you say that no artist ever feels good enough.....I have to stop letting that feeling stop me from producing anything at all, and think about what projects I can set to make me feel better about my work. Thank you!
Your advises are always on point. Its always ourselves who are the most critical about our own work that's why we have that feeling of not feeling good enough. But thank you so much for giving good tips on how to atleast cope with this kind of feeling. You are truly an inspiration! More power to your works!
thank you a lot for posting this. I'm dealing with this a lot all the time. I'm a true perfectionist and I get so frustrated all of the time because I never really like what I am doing but I think it is really about "just doing it" and then seeing if it is better of what you have done before :) what you said was really inspirinf and helped me a lot to know I'm not alone. btw you are good enough! xxx Anna
This is a very helpful video. I'm not an illustrator. I'm an attorney for crying out loud. Lol. But I wanted to comment to let you know that your words are motivational and helpful. Also I've learned that the feeing of "not good enough" sometimes is needed because that is what drives you to do better. It should not halt progress. Your words obviously come from the heart and I love how genuine and open you are just to help your fellow creators. Buena suerte con el libro que no tengo duda será un éxito. Un abrazo. 🤓
Fran, siempre tus videos me llegan en el momento indicado, ser freelance es como estar en una montaña rusa, the ups and downs, ahora mismo siento emoción pero preocupación, cada proyecto es un reto. Saber que somos muchos y le estamos "chingando" como decimos en México, me hace sentir mejor y parte de algo. Gracias por tus videos, sigue adelante!
No te puedo explicar lo mucho que me motivó este video para volver a escribir. Esa pasión que tanto amo y que sin embargo cada día escribo menos o comparto menos lo que redacto porque siento que no está a la altura de ser leído. Muchísimas gracias.
First of all, amen to hormonal, stressy zits on chins! I've been covering up mine with makeup to a point where I was like, "What am I doing? This is not helping AT ALL and people can see it anyways."
Now, to the video, I can relate - again - so much! I've been there so often where I kept telling myself I was not good enough to draw for example stories/situations. And that the only thing I was good enough at was drawing animals. It's such a relief to hear somebody say "I keep drawing the same things." and "I'm really bad at doing that." I mean, it feels good to hear that somebody either goes through the same and/or has gone through the same. Which turned out to be my remedy. Knowing I'm not alone.
When you started doing your daily animal challenge, I was so hesitant at first join in. I'm so behind though, but I'm really glad I started it. To be honest, it feels as if I'm going through such a struggle. I'm not used to drawing an animal in a position that's not a "typical animal position". At the same time I'm learning so, so much and I have to push through.
Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your experience!
To be someone for whom English is not your native language, you explain even difficult feelings very, very well! More than good enough! I wish I were good enough to do book illustrations and get paid for them, like you!
I'm a psychologist, not artistic at all, but your words are so relevant. Thanks Fran. I love your vids. Ps, the word you were looking for was quota :)
I have times where i feel that my artwork looks very bad and i stop drawing for days because of that thought. You inspire me so much and this advice really boosted me up to not give up drawing and continue going forward!! 😊😊❤❤❤
Recently I was in Chile. It's such a beautiful country. Santiago and Atacama's desert are freaking amazing. I recognise you art in the people I saw there, it's really interesting how artists keep their roots.
Holy god this is all I ever wanted and ever needed, thank you!!! I hope you will be okay, stay strong fran 💖💖💖
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! You're helping a lot of us artists out
I discovered your channel like a week ago and I'm pretty sure I love you as a human and I'm 100% sure that your existence on this Earth improves humanity as a whole so yeah thank you for living😊
You are such a wonderful person! Just wanted to thank you the effort you put in your work. You're a fantastic inspiration, both for illustration AND personality. Don't stop being you! Thanks :)
Drawing while listening to you talking about art is just my favorite thing to do ~ ! you're motivating me so much !
i'm drawing a comic and i was trying to avoid doing everything i was bad at, but after finishing a few sketched pages i felt really bad about continuing ... so I started again with everything i actually wanted to show even though i was pretty bad. it is really challenging and nerve wrecking but it made me improve so much !! and now i'm way less ashamed and stressed when i post and show my pages.
So if there's anyone here thinking "im still not good enough to start my comic" well that's actually a good opportunity to be better faster !
I was only good at backgrounds and sceneries and now i clearly improved in facial expressions, faces, inking, colors, movements and anatomy (in one year of drawing my webcomic) i still have many many flaws but i'm still practicing !
Let's practice more guys ! Also thanks Fran for motivating me so much ! 😘
(and sorry for that weird long comment xD)
Thanks for the video! It's very liberating to actually -know- you aren't good enough, because you just are not getting work. I was in the position of being able to take on freelance work full-time for a bit last year and shopped my stuff around. Nothing. No bites. It sucked, and we were really tight on money for a while. Then, out of the blue, I got a full-time job doing graphic design (what I studied in college) with benefits and a new apartment and a new city. Now I can take those outside and self critiques and check out books and watch videos and practice the things I'm not good at. One day I hope I can go full-time with illustration, but not today. It's liberating. Some advice I got that's stuck with me: "You don't have to do it all today"
You really inspire me Fran. I freelance in the creative world and so many times have the exact same feelings and self doubts that you do. Your videos make me feel less alone and that I can accomplish my goals :D
Your help is wonderful. Thank you
Gracias Fran por estos vídeos tan honestos jejej sos una dulce! Realmente muy útil lo de la lista, voy a ponerlo en práctica porque sobre todo ahora que estoy empezando me pasa eso de "voy a mejorar antes de mostrar nada de mi trabajo" y coincido con vos que muchas veces es mejor continuar el movimiento mientras vamos ganando confianza y comodidad con lo que hacemos!
De nuevo graaaacias! You're F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S.! 💁😄
I relate so much on what you're saying. I had no courage to post drawings on my Instagram because I feel like I'm not good enough. But you made me realize something. Thank you so much. more power to you Fran
I really like your advise about being 'Good enough' sometimes it limits you from doing anything!
This video works for any carrer. I'm in sciece not in art and I have the same feeling : my work is not good enough. Thanks a lot fran!!!
I'm starting out in my illustration career ( a big change I made from architecture) and I was so scared.. finding your channel was such a blessing! you somehow make me feel like we're in this together! Thanks so much :)
Yes; it is scary thinking Im not good enough; but I know something about success; and you’ve mentioned it; its a life time of development ; so just do it and get better; to be legit
Fran juro que tus videos me hacen tan feliz ♥️, cuando veo que publicaste uno, de inmediato me voy a verlo. Estoy estudiando diseño gráfico y voy por el segundo año y no sabes cuanto me motivan tus videos. De verdad muchas gracias 😊 te deseo una buena semana y saludos desde chile
That's some really great advice. Thank you!
I am right there with you! I am at the end of illustrating a 35 page full-color children's book full of characters and scenes. It has really rocked my confidence as well. Even to the point of feeling an identity crisis as an illustrator. It hurts so deeply to want your art to look a certain way and not be able to execute it. Even though the pain is great, I am actually grateful because it has been a wake up call for me to see the areas I need to improve and to become a student again. In some ways I am starting over the journey... just when I thought I had come to a mountain top, now all I see are taller mountains. But I can't not draw. I am compelled to do this thing called art and it is my life. I was meant to do it. And so were you. You will improve. You will look back and see this is where your work became better and more polished. Growing hurts but it produces some awesome results. I cannot wait to see your friendship book. I know it will be amazing even if you never have the ability to not see your mistakes. We will love it for you! ;) P.S. Your zits are ok with me!
Oh thank you for this video Fran. You're amazing artist so hearing you say that you think that you're not good enough just makes me feel so much lighter right now. Thank you for letting us know it's ok to not be good enough and still be good enough. That is actually a good thing because it keeps us motivated. Hugs from Finland.
No te preocupes fran, ese estrés nos pasa a todos, a mi con el herpes, siempre sale cuando duermo pocas horas o estoy agobiada. En cuanto a "no es suficiente bueno", soy estudiante de lic en Bellas Artes, y eso lo vivo en cada entrega, por ejemplo me piden un tríptico, (hago retratos) y una vez que los veo a todos juntos siempre me doy cuenta de todos los errores ,sin tiempo de corregirlo. Soy horrible con las orejas, generalmente me salen un poco torcida la nariz o los ojos... y si... es desalentador. Pero todas esas observaciones con el tiempo van a ir mejorando, es práctica, obligarte a hacerlo. En lo personal me encanta las sombras que haces, creo que lo hace más simplificado, algo que para muchos como a mi simplificar nos cuesta. Saludos desde Argentina y muchos éxitos! ánimo
La vida es una sinusoide, es normal. Fuerza preciosa, diviertete con tu trabajo. eres fuerte y clara. El foco es el significado, mas que el significante, si la idea es buena, hasta con piedras funciona.
I'm working on a book right now and I agree, I feel like it's testing me every time I sit down to work on it! It has everything that I'm uncomfortable drawing, so it makes it so hard to feel motivated to work on it. I'm almost afraid to work on it, so I'll distract myself by doing mundane tasks like folding laundry instead.
Then, when I'm working on it and it's not going well, it takes me into a downward spiral that makes me lose all motivation to do anything for the rest of the day. Woo, what a rush! :D
p.s. I never could imagine how daunting a graphic novel must be. One day at a time, hang in there!
Wow, I needed to hear this right now.
My personal art goal for this year would be to establish my own shop and start doing commissions. I'm going to really embrace your advice and just work on improving my flaws, and push myself to be better so I can generate more interest in my work so I can open a shop! Good luck with meeting your deadline, Fran. I know you're going to succeed :)
Fran creo que tienes razon siempre sentiremos que no somos lo suficientemente buenos, lo importante es lo que hacemos al respecto, seguir motivados y nunca dejar de dibujar!y nunca rendirse con nuestro arte!
Dear Fran, thank you for putting this out there
Agradezco tanto que hayas subido este video, estoy terminando una temporada de desmotivación con mi estudio de Producción de multimedia, y amo esto con todo mi ser, el problema es que deje que los trabajos se me juntarán y no planifique bien mi tiempo. Justo hoy me estoy enfrentando a terminar uno de los que más me frustra. Fran, eres genial, siempre haces que tenga más ganas de trabajar
YOU ARE SO INSPIRING. I have been so worried about this: "saying im not enough without trying" and thats so :/, I guess all we have to do is begin and keep it going as you do, you are very helpful:) Amazing illustrator!!
Fran, muchas gracias por este video, creo que ha llegado en un momento muy importante en mi vida, donde había dejado de dibujar por miedo a no ser "good enough". Gracias eres una de mis ilustradoras favoritas
Thank you so much for this video, I feel like this is exactly what I needed to hear >.
I have to say, this video came at a perfect time for me. I'm currently trying to push myself to do some things for my portfolio that I'm not used to doing and I keep struggling with not feeling good enough. The idea of writing a list is great, so I'm going to go do that right now!
Best of luck with your book project and the monthly challenge :D I've been loving the animals you've posted so far!
I also loved reading the comments, There's such a beautiful community on this channel.
Suddenly I hear Cindi Lauper singing "It's good enough 🎵🎶 Good enough for me 🎶🎵ya ya ya ya! "
I'm so glad you posted this because I've been really struggling with my art lately and I've abandoned my Instagram account and I can't seem to feel good about my art. But thank you! This really helped!
oh man i know it wasn't the main point of the video but that bit about makeup at the beginning...i really felt that. my relationship with makeup is so up and down, sometimes i feel like it's fun and cool and other times i feel like it makes me less of myself and when i go through the process of putting on makeup in those moods i feel so...weird?? and not in a good way. anyways, i know that was a major tangent, but just wanna say again how much i love your videos. hope you're having a good day fran!
Dear Fran, I loved this video and your vulnerability. Man, are you courageous!
I absolutely get how you feel: I'm working on a graphic novel about mental health, my own personal story. And man, it's rough. Not only technically because I too feel not good enough as an illustrator/artist, but also the story is tearing me apart again.
Thank you for your wonderful tips! I'm making my 'legit'-list right now. Thanks so much for being you! x
Fraaaaan, thank you for this video. Sending all of the coffee and good feelings to you ✨✨✨
This is so comforting. Exactly what I needed to hear.
Gracias, cada vez que veo un vídeo tuyo me da animo. Es como escuchar a una amiga.
I love how you tell us to go do something else while listening to you. (currently writing an essay) this is great advice, but I always feel like I don't have enough time to sit and draw something that isn't related to schoolwork. Maybe I'll challenge myself with my schoolwork hmmmmm. Thanks fran!