Same here. I've been working towards getting my UA-cam channel started for years. But I keep caving to the voice that says "You're not ready. You're not good enough." Which is kinda dumb, considering the whole premise of my channel is to start out with limited to no skills and/or old skills that have gotten rusty and faded. I need to just start.
Seriously, as someone who constantly stops making stuff just because my ideas don't go on paper (or digital) the way I wanted them to, but still keeps going back, it really is something I needed to hear.
Tell me about it man. It’s hard to shake the feeling that you aren’t trying enough. That you aren’t deserving of the praise, and that you aren’t worth anyone’s time, because at the end of the day, there’s always one other guy who’s there to one-up you. It sometimes can feel as though it doesn’t matter how much you try either. You could practice your craft everyday for 10 years, but there will be someone better than you. That mindset makes you feel like you aren’t worthy of peoples approval. It’s hard to shake that feeling, but you deserve praise, no matter how many doubts you have in your art As is the life of an artist.
@@telite7263 "You could practice nonstop everyday for 10 years, but there will be someone better than you". That is absolutely true, but here's how I look at it. When I'm struggling to try and work out how to draw/paint a certain subject I use the much better work of other artists and try to emulate their techniques into whatever I'm trying to acheive. But then I give it a "little twist" so that (hopefully!) I've added a just little bit of my own original flair to it. I draw/paint pretty much everyday, and very rarely show my work to others. I do it because I love doing it and it takes me out of myself, taking away the stresses of the day. I know that I can never achieve the heights of my favourite artists, such as H R Giger, Vincent Proce and Beksinski, but that doesn't really matter as it still gives me enormous pleasure to produce something from nothing. Even if that something is not very good...LOL! BTW, I too have the feelings of imposter syndrome. I refer to the artists I love as "artists" when talking to others about them. I never refer to myself as an "artist" as I don't feel that I warrant that moniker.
Anybody else think that we should all paint or draw how we see Jazza? A person isn't just what they feel or think. They're what they create and how they impact others too. You make good things. You inspire good things. That means there's an awful lot of you that's good.
I agree, I’m love drawing, but there my fear and anxiety always gets in the way. Jazza has helped me so much recently, I think this would be a great idea
I am a beginner artist from Egypt, and I suffer from frustration every day, and I feel that there is no place for me among these artists who are everywhere. Of course, they are better than me. I do not want fame, I just want to be happy with what I have made. Your words made me regain confidence in myself again. Thank you, Jaza.
There will always be someone better than you. There will always be someone worse than you, too. Who cares? Do what makes YOU happy. Always strive for better. And remember that that little voice in your head is trying to convince you that you're worse than you really are. You got this!
Ironic that your “imposter” painting actually proves that you are not an imposter. 😊 Every artist needs to be true to themselves. Your art is not just what ends up on the canvas - you are an artist in the way you film, act, sing, emote, make jokes, and interact with others. You live artistically! It’s why I enjoy your vlog too. Every video you make is itself a piece of art as well, edited or not, because it is AUTHENTICALLY YOU.
As someone who feels like an impostor almost daily, doing what you're doing, and acknowledging that voice makes it a lot easier to realize that that voice is YOUR voice, and you can silence it whenever you want. You're your own person even if you think you feel like you're not, just remember that no one, not even that voice or anyone can truly control you, only you can. I hope this is seen by any one who needed to hear this. Thank you Jazza.
Timeless content. UA-cam and the world needs more of this right here. Thank you for being a continual source of inspiration, during the good and the bad times. Keep going Jazza, we love you and you smash it everytime! ❤
Man, you should do this more often, everyone understand the trends and the entertaning content, but if you feel like painting, making whatever you want to, just do it.... and we will be happy just watching you do what you love ❤
This is classic Jazza as much as I enjoy watching the challenges the bread and butter of what made me and many others watch his channel was him taking risk with art mediums he was not familar with and tell a motivational story along the way. All while he creates something beautiful.
Being a 32 year old artist, I have a hard time with some of the clickbait(ish) content but am always inspired by how you let your creativity flow into everything you touch. I will always watch your content, but I LIVE for these breakthrough moments and inward dives. If you’ve inspired even ONE person to create, you’ve done your job as an artist, in my opinion. You’ve done - and continue to do - one of the most challenging jobs in the world, inspire creativity through doing what brings you peace. ❤
I truly appreciate that you took the time to make this and share it. Like many fellow viewers of your channel, I also enjoy making art. My parents always encouraged me to be creative since I first picked up crayon, and continue cheering me on when I am, but I often find myself feeling inadequate and frustrated by this perceived inadequacy. Those encouraging parents of mine: both of them are professional artists, and this, for me, is a double-edged sword. My father got his big break in his twenties when none other than Len Wein (editor of DC comics at the time) picked him to illustrate the relaunch that became "The Saga of the Swamp Thing." Len Wein co-created that character with none other than horror artist icon Bernie Wrightson, who drew THE DEFINITIVE illustrated edition of Frankenstein. Dad is happily still doing what he loves and still draws with traditional pen and ink. My mother, for a good chunk of her life, was graphic designer and illustrator. If you know where to look there are icons all over my home county that she had a hand in designing: from a local museum logo, to illustrations on wine labels, to a city sign that countless people pass by every day. She also can sit down and bang out a beautiful portrait with nothing more than a ballpoint pen (also preferring traditional over digital). I'm incredibly privileged to have had these two talented people constantly encouraging me, but sometimes I look at their art and feel like I'll never be as good as them. I know rationally that that's a ridiculous thing to think because 1) they've been doing this for literal decades (I'm not yet 30), and 2) just as they have very different styles, I have my own style. I guess it's reassuring seeing that even someone succeeding in this attention economy we've found ourselves in struggles with this, too. I know I've rambled for a while, so thank you for taking the time to read this if you did.
The scary thing to realize is that this voice didn't came out of nowhere. It's a daunting and sometimes crippeling voice. Thank you so much showing us the man behind the mask. Beeing real is something you simply can't impersonate. It something you don't ceate. It is something that you are, and are admired for. Thank you Jazza.❤
I cannot explain how much happiness you impart to your younger audience, I discovered you when I was in grade 5, and coming from an Indian background having a career in art is largely frowned upon in my community. I remember, however, coming home every day after classes and watching your videos, copying what you did on screen in my sketchbook, and doodling in my math copy margins, you always brought me such joy and happiness to me. After 8 years today, I just had my first commission work, nothing special or complicated, yet I cannot help but thank you for everything you've done for me. From begging my mom to get me cardstock to feeling okay with the cheap materials I bought because "hey if Jazza could create something gorgeous with those cheap pan watercolours and those cheap sketch pens I can too", I remember getting my first award in school for art and I remember convincing my mom to let me pursue art, you've always been an irrevecobale part of my art journey! thank you
This genuinely made me tear up man. I’m only a young (not professional of course) artist and I know I’m not that good but ur artworks inspire me so much, every single one of them is so beautiful even if it’s rushed. When I’m painting or drawing etc and I make a mistake that I only notice later I tell myself that the mistakes we make in our art is what makes it ours.
Bruh, you just PERFECTLY painted depression... and it's amazing. You are hands down one of the best artists I've ever seen. You've inspired MILLIONS and that says more than any one perfect piece. I'm not even an artist, I can't even draw a stick figure right ( years of automotive work, my hands only moce a certain way effectively), yet I LOVE watching your content due to the upbeat vibes. The pure joy you have doing what you do. Everyone enjoys watching a master at work, and you my friend, are a master.
A LOT of artists struggle with depression, so it could be the depression seeding doubt in ourselves and for an artist it's the artwork. Just like a depressed person self-reflecting, an artist might pick apart their work and see every flaw amplified while people on the outside don't do that and find the person and the artwork just fine.
I really hope the algorithm doesn't stop this video getting seen by as many people possible because it's different, or just painting. It's so important that artists, especially younger ones see this and know that they're not alone and that they should never give up. So I'm leaving a comment here, in the hopes that it helps this video get seen my more people.
It’s honestly crazy to me to hear Jazza go through the same struggles I do. I often feel like I’m not good enough at art or I see the work of others and wonder why I even try. When I watch a jazza video I’m in awe of how skilled he is, but to hear he struggles with the same voices I hear it’s comforting in a morbid sort of way. I see the comments from other artists and it’s just nice to know that we all struggle to feel like enough. Art is subjective so it’s hard to please everyone and the one person who doesn’t like our art sticks with us for life, and that one person could just be us beating down on our own selves. I was looking at applying to art school but as I looked at what other people in the program make I just felt like it could never compare and I closed the page to apply. Anyway I hope this word vomit made sense and that everyone whom reads this feels the confidence to grab their tools and just start to create something.
As an artist this 'voice' as you describe it, honestly is one of the hardest feelings to try explaining and conveying to others, yet alone getting over and moving past. You spoke from the heart and it resonates with me as well on this topic, so it's worth saying that your words here are very well said and thank you for this video and sharing that openly. When I try to relate this 'experience' as an artist to others in the future, I'll definitely link back to this video here.
The term for this feeling is “imposter syndrome” and nearly everyone has it, especially when they’re successful and well-renowned in their profession. It’s a very human feeling, but one that needs to be balanced. If you conquer your imposter syndrome entirely, you’d become cocky. If you allow it to take over, you’ll lack confidence and potentially exclude yourself from things you want to be doing, OR consistently undervalue your work and sell yourself short (this is extremely common of artists who sell their work for WAY too cheap). The goal is to balance, be humble, be confident but not cocky. It’s a difficult balance, and you’ll never truly quiet the voice unless you dive into delusion (think: pretentious artists who charge obscene amounts of money for their work, think their sht don’t stink, athletes who know they’re the best and don’t practice good sportsmanship, older and well established doctors, teachers, experts who believe they truly know it all, can’t learn more or become better, and refuse to accept they’re capable of being wrong) Removing the voice that tells you others are way better than you entirely would remove the passion - because if you can’t get better, have no one to admire, have nothing left to learn, then what’s the point in continuing? We need the voice, we just need to learn to process what it’s saying in a healthier way. “This realism artist is so much better than me!” can be reframed to “this artist is inspiring me, I need to strengthen my knowledge and skill and practice more realism” “I don’t deserve the recognition/praise/business/subscribers I get when there’s much better artists out there who deserve it way more” can be reframed to “while there are artists I consider better or more skilled than I am, art has never been valued or appreciated based on technical skill alone. Art is subjective, art makes people feel something, and who am I to say my art isn’t worthy of the feeling it evokes in those who appreciate it? In this way, there is space for every artist, there is value to all art, and if many people connect to MY art, they’re fully entitled to do so”
There's a video on UA-cam that might resonate with you as well. It's by the music artist Ren and it's called Hi Ren. It's a briljant portrayal of how destructive this inner dialogue can be.
Jazza, I am just over 60 yrs old and in my lifetime I have only ever called myself an artist 3 times (and almost choked on it). Your video brought me to tears but in a good way. Your painting along with with your commentary is one of the most beautiful pieces ever. Keep it up, the world needs you.
Such a different feeling from regular videos. I would like to say that even if you get inspiration from others, ideas from tiktok, or even editing other pieces of art. it's all you. your art, your effort, be proud of it. this message is not just for Jazza, but for anyone who needs to hear it. I love the feel of this video, and the artwork is great, especially for a 4 hour painting. Happy Early Birthday Jazza!
I used to take things from arts that I like and make it into my personal 'artwork', i did not trace anything... just drew stuff exactly as others with some tweaks. the result was VERY different but still, am I also a fraud?
@@divineswine2780 Hell No! taking styles and ideas from others is great, and you're not even a fraud if you do use tracing, so long as you have sufficient permissions and credit where credit is due. unless you simply steal art and claim it, you are not fraudulent, if you put effort, thought and creativity into anything, it's yours, even if you need some help with tracing as a base.
Yes that is true I can agree unless you take the art and don't change it and you just say you made it then you are fine because it still takes effort to do that it still takes creativity to put something on a painting that makes some sense. And if you are feeling down the only persons opinion of you that really matters is yours. Because what you think of yourself is more important than what others think of you.
This made me cry, Your art, the painting, the writing, and the video in its entirety, are incredibly inspirational and beautiful. Thank you for showing your vulnerability through your art forms. It\s all beautiful. Bravo
JAZZA IS BACK!!!! I have been following you from the beginning, and THIS is why I'm here, you, being yourself... no gimmicks or content "just for views" this is just you, and the amazing artist you are. THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO, absolutely loved it, and wow what an amazing piece of art too x
Dude... I hear this voice every single day as musician, telling me there are a million drummers better than me, and that I'm just putting on a show that means nothing and is not even impressive to most people. Thank you for being open about this, I have been feeling this for so long and haven't known what to call it or if it was normal. Imposter syndrome. That perfectly sums it up. But, like you said, it is a lie perpetrated by our own fears, and our instincts to keep us safe. Thank you for this video, man.
I often struggle with imposter syndrome. I always feel like I'm not good enough, everyone is better than me, I'll never be happy with my creations. But I've always looked up to you and constantly thought I wish I could be as good as you. You're an amazing artist and a genuine human and you built your career from the ground up. You deserve all of the recognition and praise that you get, the voice in your head is lying to you.
I’m not an artist, but I am a writer, and what you said in this video really resonated with me. I’ve just finished a project and my doubts about my abilities are very loud right now. Being reminded that even people who have come as far as you have get these feelings is a real help. So thank you.
I still believe you are an artist of your own kind, instead of pictures, but with words instead to help other's imaginations, the same can be said who is very musical that is just another type of art.
In many ways, the written word is a superior art to visual arts. Don't discount yourself; you are an artist and as he said, that little voice back there telling you to quit is wrong. I too am a writer and I have also heard that voice many times, and its been those who are fans of my work, my art, including some of my teachers back in grade school, who have told me that I've done wonderous things with the written word and taken them on journey's few could. Someone once said true power is holding someone's fear in your hand, and then showing it to them. Well, when you hold your own fears in your own hands you and you alone have power over them, not the other way around. Remember that.
@@Stargazzer811 Thank you, that means a lot. When I am actually writing it is easier to push the fears and concerns away. But once you finish and the book is actually out there the doubts come rushing in. I've done everything I can to make the book as good as possible, it now just comes down to whether people like it or not, and I have no control over that. It makes it easy to feel like you are an imposter. But thanks for the advice, I shall do my best to keep it in mind.
You dont gotta have me crying lile this bro. Its okay if you feel bad, its okay if we see your weak parts, thats the path of an artist. Perfection is unreacheable, you are perfect as you are and thats why we love you jazza
I'm an artist and hearing and watching this makes me feel not alone of have that voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough. So thank you so much Jazza.
I feel connected right away when I felt what the video was about. I cried a lot and honestly, because all of us artists know exactly what those feelings are.
Hey Jazza, you’ll probably never see this, but I just wanted to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos after I failed out of a traditional art school nearly 8 years ago now because of my undiagnosed learning disability and depression. Today, I just officially finished my first year back in a less traditional art school, and I want to attribute a big part of my inspiration and strength to you and your channel. Your videos helped me through a period in my life where I was ready to give up creating completely. You helped me see my mistakes as part of the process, you helped me enjoy the act of creating and making art without fearing how it ends up looking like. Most of all, you helped me embrace the diversity in my art, the media I engage in, and how okay it is to be an artist with many different styles and skillsets, and that it’s okay to change or change your mind. And now, after a challenging year of getting back into school and grappling with my insecurities, you drop this video when I’m yet again questioning my own validity. I think you might also just be clairvoyant. 😅 jokes aside, I’m glad I stumbled across your channel that day, I’m glad I witnessed your content expand from how-tos to gameplay to bob ross to tik tok art hacks to everything in between. You have been my inspiration to keep pushing against the voice in my head telling me I’m a fraud, an impostor, that there’s no point trying because there will always be other artists better than me. And on the days that voice is louder and bears down on me more, I put on a random video of yours and make art until the voice grows quieter. Thank you for sharing this with your community and continuing to inspire aspiring artists.
You have no idea how much this means to me. I'm going through so much right now and your message is honestly something I needed to hear. Thank you for this ❤
It's not just artists who struggle with that voice. This will resonate with so many people in so many careers and places in their journey. This is really beautiful. The painting, the lighting, the editing, the tone of your voice, the music, the audio mixing, the way you pick and place your words....all of it. Really beautiful.
Yeah, there are countless people in countless careers that constantly think: Why am I here? Why do they pay me? I am not good enough at my job. If they knew how unskilled/stupid I really am I will be fired. Everyone else working here is doing so much better.
@@casualnerd8139 i feel that every single day since i started working. My imposter syndrome is really strong. I always feel like Im never gonna be as good as my colleagues and that I'm a fraud. It''s hard. This video almost made me cry
@@aon02b Honey, no one else could be you. And youre definitely more than your work. People love you for you, not because you can make the perfect cake or painting, nurse the sick or keep count of money really good. Job is only small part of you, so even if you dont work a day in your life in the future, youre still a valid part of society and important to others. Youll end up burned out and depressed, maybe even dead, if you keep thinking that way, and I dont want that. Youre worth of saving too :)
What makes this really touching and powerful for me is that some of the points you describe are almost exactly what happens to me and my art and I kinda didn’t realise that I do this to myself, I’m still young and I got my whole life ahead of me but thinking forward is daunting because i don’t know how to get my art out there it almost feels impossible, but I see that all artists go through something similar to this and it helps to know I’m not alone in my search to make art for a living and I thank you for the realisation, you’ve awoken something in me that wants even more than ever to create art.
It's pieces like this that make me love your work. The passion, honestly, and humanity shines through. Your voice in art and actions is comforting and inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you for speaking to us artists. I cried heaps listening to this, because it's something that we all deal with. It was so humanising to remember that we are not the only ones who ever experience what we are experiencing - to know that despite skill level differences, you are feeling something that even us smaller ones are. Thank you, Jazza.
You might not ever read this jazza but please know it was your videos that encouraged me to get back into playing around with art. It's been 7 years since I did anything seriously, so thank you for giving me back an element of myself.
HOLY MOLYYYY i did NOT expect to be crying today. as a kid, i got teased REALLY badly and it affected my confidence and self-worth A LOT. it was only while i was doing gymnastics and performing in front of a crowd that i felt on top of the world. Thank you for reminding me that i am ME. I am confident and i don't need to worry about other people's poor opinions of me. Please don't ever stop creating!
I continue to watch your videos with my children, not because they're entertaining, but because you're real. You're extremely talented, but more important than that, you seem to be true to who you actually are. You're not getting lost in the "influencer world." It's refreshing.
I’m a 17 year old girl struggling through school with so much love for art. Jazza I’ve loved you since I was a child, this video made me so emotional because everything you said was so heartbreaking and heartfelt. Thank you
I’m an artist too. And I really enjoy your videos. And I really enjoy the ones like this where you be an artist because you are one. I’m glad someone spoke out about what artists face because it is hard. And to the art community, don’t let the showmanship sacrifice your passion. Because in the end what you love is important, not the fame. Also just want to point out that years and years ago when I was but a wee little lad, Jazza’s art work inspired my brother to try creating for a little bit and his casual artwork inspired me to become super serious about this awesome passion, so in the end thanks for inspiring me to create Jazza!
I was in a toxic relationship for 2 years and i didnt realize how much i lost myself then i had a baby and it started to hit me and by the time i had completely realized i had lost myself so much i didnt even know who i was anymore but then i found your channel and it inspired me to get back into my hobies i used to love so much. My passion into my work was 10 fold and i poured all my emotions and soul into my work. I feel the same as you, lack of self confidence and it took me a while to feel more confident, though i still struggle sometimes but who doesnt? So thank you Jazza, you truly helped me , inspired me.
Im a mini painter and music producer. My imposter syndrome is so intense (diagnosed ADHD/BPD) that I am constantly ashamed of anything I create and live feeling like a fraud. Ive given up on myself more than I care to mention. This message was so important to me- it hit me in the soul and had me tear up a but. Thanks Jazza. You truly are one of my favorite channels on UA-cam.
I showed my boyfriend your channel a year ago and we agreed, you are a true artist. You’re always playing around with different mediums despite the outcome. It’s that spirit that feels real and the heart of your channel.
Don't worry Jazza, no matter how you feel the Voice is ALWAYS wrong. Thank you for inspiring me through out my life, I'm more confident with my creations than ever.
This might just be the most important video you've ever made. There are so many people who want, who *need*, to make art, but are intimidated by these same feelings and by feeling that they're alone in them. This video, perhaps more than any others you've made, will open the door for people to make art. We your viewers appreciate the courage it takes to display this kind of radical vulnerability. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you Jazza! What you are doing by your art and with creative soul its just lifting peoples heart. I think not just an artists has this side like you showed. Its a common thing with every single human in the world. And you showed how to deal with it by creation. Bless you! ❤❤❤❤
I love how this video is honest and still inspiring. It reminds me to do what I love and what I am passionate about. I shouldn't let that negative voice take hold and allow it to keep me from doing what I want to as an artist and a writer. I don't need to be afraid of what people think. As long as I am proud of what I've accomplished, that is enough. This video is a good reminder of that and I appreciate its existence.
Totally wasn't mentally prepared for this one. That's probably for the best, though. Sometimes to really hear a message, you've gotta be caught off guard. This hit home for me in a big way. I feel that imposter syndrome in nearly everything I do. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there like this. I feel like I really needed to hear this message today.
I subscribed to Draw With Jazza right around the Passpartout videos, so I've been following your work for almost your whole career. Jazza, the reason I find you inspirational is not because of the quality of your art. don't get me wrong, your art is very good, but you inspire me because of your PROGRESS. I've watched you draw things you love since you were barely this side of amateur, and I have SEEN the way your skills progressed. I've seen your first dabbles with oil paint and watercolour and sculpture, and now you're making things beyond what you ever expected you could. you're an inspiration precisely because you're not afraid of letting us see your mistakes, letting us watch you mess around and use the wrong tools, teaching us that the best way to improve is to start doing it. that's why you're a success. it's not luck, Jazza, it's YOU.
Your videos have brought me through some hard times, please don’t ever forget how much you’ve helped and inspired people. Your one of the most down to earth and caring content creators I’ve ever watched.
I will say what I appreciate about this era of Jazza videos is how collaborative it is. Between the TTT crew and all the other people you’re bringing in its great to see you giving other creative people a chance to make great things.
This video is actually really wholesome and hits you right in the feels, cause we all did something like you did at some point in our lives and we can't help but feel guilty about it. ❤
Omg that’s the best you can do in four hours??? That’s amazing, if you gave yourself a year imagine what you could do! I also want to say, you made me cry, like ugly emotional cry, the way you convey your words and talk for all artists big and small combining us all to say it’s ok is something I needed to hear. Also, I don’t think I could relate more, your need of acceptance is the same as mine. They say a good artist is because of the pain, Jazza your pain, your emotions speak through your words and art, especially this one. Keep going mate, your my inspiration and every time I pick up a brush/pencil/stylus I think we all pick it up together ❤❤❤
I just recently started sketching again for the first time in nearly 10 years because of your channel. I suffer from depression, from imposter syndrome through my work, and my brain has a way of telling me my feelings are fact, regardless of how much I know that is untrue. I know this comment will probably get skipped over, but I just wanted to say how much I feel I can relate to this video more than any of your other content, and it makes me incredibly grateful I started trying to be creative again because of you. No matter what that inner voice says, you have a gift for reaching people who need you. Thanks Jazza.
This is great stuff! I’ve been watching your channel for many years. As an artist I believe that when you put your imagination into real live work., It gives meaning and purpose. Either you are painting or drawing, it not painting or drawing anymore we share our emotions and our hearts and that what makes us a great artist!😊
This piece speaks to me. I'm a late diagnosed Austic Woman and I'm learning to unmask. Many late diagnosed Autisitic people are called High Masking because we go through life trying to fit in as a survival technique. But it's not healthy and after diagnosis it takes time to pull off the mask and find out who I really am. It's a vulnerable journey. Thank you for sharing yours. I love the fun, silly and yes, the serious videos you produce. You've been an inspiration to me for years and inspired my UA-cam journey too.
Same. I'm also a late diagnosed autistic woman. Unmasking is a whole process and oftentimes you have to choose who to be vulnerable with, because not everyone can stand you without a mask. Best of luck on your unmasking journey and your youtube channel
I've considered myself a professional artist since I sold my first painting in a gallery at 15. I'm now 46, turning 47 in a few months, and watching you turn out that stunning canvas, all I can say is "WOW!". I can draw just about any animal in the world given time and references to work from. I paint model horses, been a photographer for a few decades. But the human form still eludes me no matter how many 'how to...." Books I buy and study, how many drawing people classes I take (over 12) I'm just not meant to draw people..... I can paint in oils, acrylic, water color, I can draw in chalks, pastels, pencils, pens, markers (water & alcohol), I can sculpt in clay, wood, stone, metal, I can do bead work, embroidery with such fine stitches it looks like a painting.... But humans are chaos to me. I can even draw horses in ink in my sleep and have them come out good enough to still sell! I do it all the time... I call it Insomia-Art..... Lol
As person that's been here for so many years. I'd say 7 or 8 yrs.. Josiah Brooks, you are one of the most talented person I've seen. Sure the things you're making gets more views than others, but that's because your videos are great forms of art as themselves. You've never failed to entertain us. Whether it's a bombastic video where you spend so much money on a project or just chilling on a table and sketching random things like dragons, your avatar, the joker, or... uhmm dragons. You are amazing. Thank you.
I felt so seen from this video and the words jazza said by the end of it I was sobbing thank you,thank you so much for making this thank you for being vulnerable and letting people know that it’s ok to feel this
I’m so excited that Inside Art is growing so fast! It’s such an awesome channel. Congrats on all the hard work Jazza and his studio has put out there 🤍
This was the most touching, beautiful, and vulnerable video I’ve ever seen from you. I’m actually speechless. Apart from your wonderful children, I think this may be the best thing you’ve ever created. It’s true art. Thank you for sharing so honestly. It brought me to tears.
This hit me unexpectedly hard. I shed tears hearing those words. It’s beautiful and inspiring to hear that we’re not alone in our feelings. Thank you sincerely for this, Jazza. Your genuine love for art is obvious. I think this’ll be an important video for so many people watching. Legend.
You are an Artist, an Explorer, a Teacher, and an Inspiration, Jazza. Art doesn't have to be pain and gloomy. Art doesn't have to be sold for millions of dollars, or hung in a gallery. Art can be fun. As long as it connects with people. And you have done that, just by being yourself. By sharing your talent and your passion. That is why people keep coming back to watch.
I'm a painter and clay artist from Cornwall in England, and this is truly inspiring. You are a true artist, Jazza. I think every single one of your viewers can agree with me when I say that you are one of the craziest, talented artists out there. We respect you, so you ignore that negative voice in your head and you carry on doing what you love, because we only live once. You're so good at what you do and I look forward to every time I click on UA-cam and see one your thumbnail from your latest video. Seriously it brightens my day. Thank you, Jazza, for everything.
Jazza's art channel got me into art, beyond all else. I saw his earlier works and I've been hooked ever since, following his process actually jumpstarted my journey into doing better. I still don't feel good enough, that voice is really loud. But like you said, going through and just doing it despite the voice is important. I deal with things quite poorly by trying to superman it all and just push till I can't anymore. That is usually against the voice of doubt that makes everything...meaningless in a sense? Like whatever I do will not be good enough so I can't really ever be satisfied. Knowing that jazza also deals with such an issue brings me great comfort, and allows me to look at things in a different light. There are days where I look at the shelf of painted minis (again due to jazza) and love it, but remember that I'm not that good, and that most people will do better. It hurts most days but I know that if I keep going in spite of the voice, I'll still grow. So thank you jazza. Knowing that one of the greatest UA-camrs alive struggles the same way us regular folk do really really helps. Some days the voice wins but others it doesn't and I'm happy cuz of it. This is really all just nonsense cuz that video was so good my brain turned to mush but you get it 😂. Jazza you were open and vulnerable and that isn't easy for anyone. Thank you for sharing that. I struggle to post my art even when I feel it's really polished because deep down i know it can be better but I can't do it at this stage. I think this video helped with that, slowing the voice down a little. Props to you man that's why you're the king of art here on UA-cam! Much love.
I needed this, thank you Jazza. It can be hard as an artist when you feel your art “Isn’t good enough!” Or “I don’t deserve this!” It’s important to remember that YOU got yourself to the place you are now weather good or bad, you are an inspiration and we love you.
Every now and again you have to crack out a drawing that's just for you and your brain space and your own feelings and it always feels a bit special and when you look back you can remember exactly how you felt and why you made every decision you made even if no one else can. It's like a poem that may not make sense on the surface but if you've written it you know what thoughts and feelings you've condensed into that limited space. The fact that you've shared that with us means a lot♡
Jazza I like how you aren't fake. You are always so real about your fears and your struggles. You talk about things that many people, whether they be artists or not, go through. You are an inspiration and I can say with high certainty that you have probably helped more people then you will ever know. Keep doing what you do.
We love you Jazza. Its fun watching you do what you love doing and you make us laugh in the process. Its no wonder that you made so many videos! You're so entertaining and we still crave for more time with Jazza.
Please please please more of this. It’s so reassuring and touching to know what other artists are thinking and feeling. And the low key format feels relatable and intimate. Appreciate this video ♡
I started painting because of you about 5 years ago and I will forever be thankful for that. Through what you've created, I have chosen to pursue art, and it's the best decision I have ever made. Thank you Jazza. You inspire all of us.
I think struggling with imposter syndrome has a lot to do with the not focusing on one medium or style long enough to master it. You try lots of things which is more exciting in the quick moment. Mastering a skill takes a lot longer and is not as fun but once you reach it their is a satisfaction that is deeper than trying new/novel things. Also by trying new stuff all the time does not fully allow one’s voice and style to develop. Always having to Focus on entertaining the audience may be keeping you from developing/growing your own true artist voice. Thanks for sharing Jazza I think a very relatable subject for any artist on social media! 😅
I didn't need to feel this emotional so early in the morning, but here we are. I feel like we really need more of these videos, not only to show us this side of you, but so you can help yourself by letting it out. You're not alone.
Honestly been looking up to you for a while. I'm 25 and just starting to work into the art buisness. I'm happy and grateful, but I also feel like I'm faking it everyday. I'm not creative enough, I'm not patient enough, not talented enough are thoughts that cross my mind everyday. This video hits home and this is really what I needed to hear ❤️
Happy 34th birthday jazza. Youre an amazing artist and you should never doubt yourself. Im so glad you are able to make a living doing what you love. Youre in my top 5 and youre the best artist i know of.
This made me cry. As someone with similar inner demons it truly resonated. I stopped doing things due to that fear of messing up, not doing it right or not being good enough. You and other UA-cam artists inspire me to keep drawing, try new things, push past that voice. So thank you. On a separate note you really have a way with oils. After a really *really* bad time years ago but again UA-cam artists like yourself and others make me think of pulling them out again and trying my hand at them. Thank you ❤
Genuinely appreciate the vulnerability that you put out there. Thank you for sharing this piece of you. It is so helpful to know that these are things that others, including myself, can relate to and grow from.
As i read these comments, i realize how many people have this voice too. I'm not even an artist, but i am a bodybuilder and i do feel it is a slight form of art as my body is my canvas, and sharing those feelings of just never being good enough, or that there's someone else doing it better than me. But the more I think that it also pushes me to want to be the best or to be good enough, to look at myself and feel happy. Thankyou for the past who knows how many years of entertainment you've given me Jazza, I have been watching you since i believe middle school or highshcool and now i'm 20. crazy how time flies, huh?
I like this video, not only because it’s given jazza a way to talk about something that’s been troubling him, but because it highlights an issue a lot artists struggle with, and it’s helped me a lot being someone whose feeling similarly in recent times
Such a stunning piece, Jazza. The feelings I had watching this one brought tears to my eyes. It's just beautiful. Thank you for all you do. I've watched for years now, and I don't ever intend to stop.
You inspire so many people, you give us the confidence to try, that's real tangible good that comes from what you do, the feelings you inspire in others ARE real, objectiely. I know it's not easy, but try to think of that when you feel this way.
I haven't been able to practice art as much as I liked to since I've been busy with school but watching your videos, seeing your love for art, gives me exactly what I have been missing for a while. Thank you for being the artist you are, thank you for inspiring so many. I have followed your journey way before you changed from "draw with Jazza" and I'm always just as excited to see you put up a video than I was years ago. I'm not one to comment on videos but your true authenticity explains why you are appreciated by so many. It is absolutely beautiful seeing you do art the way you do. Thank you for everything!!
“It’s not about what we make, it’s that we continue to create.” I needed to hear that today. 💛
Inspiring
Same here. I've been working towards getting my UA-cam channel started for years. But I keep caving to the voice that says "You're not ready. You're not good enough." Which is kinda dumb, considering the whole premise of my channel is to start out with limited to no skills and/or old skills that have gotten rusty and faded.
I need to just start.
Seriously, as someone who constantly stops making stuff just because my ideas don't go on paper (or digital) the way I wanted them to, but still keeps going back, it really is something I needed to hear.
@@taitano12 You’ve got this, I believe in you. I would love to be here for your first upload.
As an artist it is so good to hear someone speaking out about the struggles artists go through every day. Thank You Jazza
Yes thank you
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Yes thank you for doing this
I’d like to say the same thing, but I’m a horrible artist
@@owenschannel922 Art comes in many forms, not just painting/sketching etc…
As an artist who also struggles with impostor syndrome, this made me tear up.
Tell me about it man.
It’s hard to shake the feeling that you aren’t trying enough. That you aren’t deserving of the praise, and that you aren’t worth anyone’s time, because at the end of the day, there’s always one other guy who’s there to one-up you.
It sometimes can feel as though it doesn’t matter how much you try either. You could practice your craft everyday for 10 years, but there will be someone better than you. That mindset makes you feel like you aren’t worthy of peoples approval. It’s hard to shake that feeling, but you deserve praise, no matter how many doubts you have in your art
As is the life of an artist.
@@telite7263 "You could practice nonstop everyday for 10 years, but there will be someone better than you". That is absolutely true, but here's how I look at it. When I'm struggling to try and work out how to draw/paint a certain subject I use the much better work of other artists and try to emulate their techniques into whatever I'm trying to acheive. But then I give it a "little twist" so that (hopefully!) I've added a just little bit of my own original flair to it.
I draw/paint pretty much everyday, and very rarely show my work to others. I do it because I love doing it and it takes me out of myself, taking away the stresses of the day. I know that I can never achieve the heights of my favourite artists, such as H R Giger, Vincent Proce and Beksinski, but that doesn't really matter as it still gives me enormous pleasure to produce something from nothing. Even if that something is not very good...LOL!
BTW, I too have the feelings of imposter syndrome. I refer to the artists I love as "artists" when talking to others about them. I never refer to myself as an "artist" as I don't feel that I warrant that moniker.
the some here
I'm less than 3 minutes in, trying not to sob
That’s exactly what I wanted to type
Anybody else think that we should all paint or draw how we see Jazza? A person isn't just what they feel or think. They're what they create and how they impact others too. You make good things. You inspire good things. That means there's an awful lot of you that's good.
I agree, I’m love drawing, but there my fear and anxiety always gets in the way. Jazza has helped me so much recently, I think this would be a great idea
Pretty sure my stick figure isn’t going to “cut the mustard” - but this is a FANTASTIC idea!
That would be so nice 😊
We should absolutely do this.
Hope he like's stick figures! I got you Jazza!
I am a beginner artist from Egypt, and I suffer from frustration every day, and I feel that there is no place for me among these artists who are everywhere. Of course, they are better than me. I do not want fame, I just want to be happy with what I have made. Your words made me regain confidence in myself again. Thank you, Jaza.
There will always be someone better than you. There will always be someone worse than you, too. Who cares? Do what makes YOU happy. Always strive for better. And remember that that little voice in your head is trying to convince you that you're worse than you really are. You got this!
Ironic that your “imposter” painting actually proves that you are not an imposter. 😊 Every artist needs to be true to themselves. Your art is not just what ends up on the canvas - you are an artist in the way you film, act, sing, emote, make jokes, and interact with others. You live artistically! It’s why I enjoy your vlog too. Every video you make is itself a piece of art as well, edited or not, because it is AUTHENTICALLY YOU.
Yes! Precisely!
Exactly, it's not just what he makes but, the entire process and how he shows it.
As someone who feels like an impostor almost daily, doing what you're doing, and acknowledging that voice makes it a lot easier to realize that that voice is YOUR voice, and you can silence it whenever you want. You're your own person even if you think you feel like you're not, just remember that no one, not even that voice or anyone can truly control you, only you can.
I hope this is seen by any one who needed to hear this.
Thank you Jazza.
Timeless content. UA-cam and the world needs more of this right here. Thank you for being a continual source of inspiration, during the good and the bad times. Keep going Jazza, we love you and you smash it everytime! ❤
Man, you should do this more often, everyone understand the trends and the entertaning content, but if you feel like painting, making whatever you want to, just do it.... and we will be happy just watching you do what you love ❤
Couldn't agree more❤
So true
I couldn't say that any better
This is classic Jazza as much as I enjoy watching the challenges the bread and butter of what made me and many others watch his channel was him taking risk with art mediums he was not familar with and tell a motivational story along the way. All while he creates something beautiful.
Being a 32 year old artist, I have a hard time with some of the clickbait(ish) content but am always inspired by how you let your creativity flow into everything you touch. I will always watch your content, but I LIVE for these breakthrough moments and inward dives. If you’ve inspired even ONE person to create, you’ve done your job as an artist, in my opinion. You’ve done - and continue to do - one of the most challenging jobs in the world, inspire creativity through doing what brings you peace. ❤
He's inspired me to keep trying as a new artist at 45, so he has succeeded 😊
Look click bait titles is just something you have to do for you tube to push content
Jazza has been a huge inspiration for me. He’s one of the only reasons I got back into art.
He really showed me it's never too late to learn.
JAZZA you deserve everything you’ve gotten and we are lucky to have u
I truly appreciate that you took the time to make this and share it. Like many fellow viewers of your channel, I also enjoy making art. My parents always encouraged me to be creative since I first picked up crayon, and continue cheering me on when I am, but I often find myself feeling inadequate and frustrated by this perceived inadequacy. Those encouraging parents of mine: both of them are professional artists, and this, for me, is a double-edged sword. My father got his big break in his twenties when none other than Len Wein (editor of DC comics at the time) picked him to illustrate the relaunch that became "The Saga of the Swamp Thing." Len Wein co-created that character with none other than horror artist icon Bernie Wrightson, who drew THE DEFINITIVE illustrated edition of Frankenstein. Dad is happily still doing what he loves and still draws with traditional pen and ink. My mother, for a good chunk of her life, was graphic designer and illustrator. If you know where to look there are icons all over my home county that she had a hand in designing: from a local museum logo, to illustrations on wine labels, to a city sign that countless people pass by every day. She also can sit down and bang out a beautiful portrait with nothing more than a ballpoint pen (also preferring traditional over digital). I'm incredibly privileged to have had these two talented people constantly encouraging me, but sometimes I look at their art and feel like I'll never be as good as them. I know rationally that that's a ridiculous thing to think because 1) they've been doing this for literal decades (I'm not yet 30), and 2) just as they have very different styles, I have my own style. I guess it's reassuring seeing that even someone succeeding in this attention economy we've found ourselves in struggles with this, too. I know I've rambled for a while, so thank you for taking the time to read this if you did.
The scary thing to realize is that this voice didn't came out of nowhere. It's a daunting and sometimes crippeling voice.
Thank you so much showing us the man behind the mask. Beeing real is something you simply can't impersonate. It something you don't ceate. It is something that you are, and are admired for.
Thank you Jazza.❤
I cannot explain how much happiness you impart to your younger audience, I discovered you when I was in grade 5, and coming from an Indian background having a career in art is largely frowned upon in my community. I remember, however, coming home every day after classes and watching your videos, copying what you did on screen in my sketchbook, and doodling in my math copy margins, you always brought me such joy and happiness to me. After 8 years today, I just had my first commission work, nothing special or complicated, yet I cannot help but thank you for everything you've done for me. From begging my mom to get me cardstock to feeling okay with the cheap materials I bought because "hey if Jazza could create something gorgeous with those cheap pan watercolours and those cheap sketch pens I can too", I remember getting my first award in school for art and I remember convincing my mom to let me pursue art, you've always been an irrevecobale part of my art journey! thank you
U did n't even needed to get a award. Deep down, you are born to be a painter, creater.
I hope he sees your comment!
@@Sarinhajd Agreed!
That's beautiful! And many of us can totally relate to what you're saying. Congratulations on your success! Keep creating the magic!!!
@@gpgthefunnyreligion4927 aww thank you... Ngl felt amazing though 😂
This genuinely made me tear up man. I’m only a young (not professional of course) artist and I know I’m not that good but ur artworks inspire me so much, every single one of them is so beautiful even if it’s rushed. When I’m painting or drawing etc and I make a mistake that I only notice later I tell myself that the mistakes we make in our art is what makes it ours.
Bruh, you just PERFECTLY painted depression... and it's amazing. You are hands down one of the best artists I've ever seen. You've inspired MILLIONS and that says more than any one perfect piece. I'm not even an artist, I can't even draw a stick figure right ( years of automotive work, my hands only moce a certain way effectively), yet I LOVE watching your content due to the upbeat vibes. The pure joy you have doing what you do. Everyone enjoys watching a master at work, and you my friend, are a master.
A LOT of artists struggle with depression, so it could be the depression seeding doubt in ourselves and for an artist it's the artwork.
Just like a depressed person self-reflecting, an artist might pick apart their work and see every flaw amplified while people on the outside don't do that and find the person and the artwork just fine.
I did not expect to be emotionally touched today, you are an incredibly talented man Josiah, thank you for doing what you do.
Yes indeed. Also his real name caught me off guard
This was supposed to be emotional?
@@glupshitto1977 not in the sense that it'd make you tear up. Rather, it'll make you realise some stuff I'm too lazy to elaborate rn
His name is Josiah?
@@glupshitto1977 i mean there is lots of human emotion behind it no? regardless of if you felt those emotions you cant deny they are there
I really hope the algorithm doesn't stop this video getting seen by as many people possible because it's different, or just painting. It's so important that artists, especially younger ones see this and know that they're not alone and that they should never give up. So I'm leaving a comment here, in the hopes that it helps this video get seen my more people.
I’ll leave a comment too!
Along with non artists or really anyone as well.
It’s honestly crazy to me to hear Jazza go through the same struggles I do. I often feel like I’m not good enough at art or I see the work of others and wonder why I even try. When I watch a jazza video I’m in awe of how skilled he is, but to hear he struggles with the same voices I hear it’s comforting in a morbid sort of way. I see the comments from other artists and it’s just nice to know that we all struggle to feel like enough. Art is subjective so it’s hard to please everyone and the one person who doesn’t like our art sticks with us for life, and that one person could just be us beating down on our own selves. I was looking at applying to art school but as I looked at what other people in the program make I just felt like it could never compare and I closed the page to apply. Anyway I hope this word vomit made sense and that everyone whom reads this feels the confidence to grab their tools and just start to create something.
Apply. 💗
I think so too
As an artist this 'voice' as you describe it, honestly is one of the hardest feelings to try explaining and conveying to others, yet alone getting over and moving past. You spoke from the heart and it resonates with me as well on this topic, so it's worth saying that your words here are very well said and thank you for this video and sharing that openly. When I try to relate this 'experience' as an artist to others in the future, I'll definitely link back to this video here.
The term for this feeling is “imposter syndrome” and nearly everyone has it, especially when they’re successful and well-renowned in their profession. It’s a very human feeling, but one that needs to be balanced. If you conquer your imposter syndrome entirely, you’d become cocky. If you allow it to take over, you’ll lack confidence and potentially exclude yourself from things you want to be doing, OR consistently undervalue your work and sell yourself short (this is extremely common of artists who sell their work for WAY too cheap). The goal is to balance, be humble, be confident but not cocky. It’s a difficult balance, and you’ll never truly quiet the voice unless you dive into delusion (think: pretentious artists who charge obscene amounts of money for their work, think their sht don’t stink, athletes who know they’re the best and don’t practice good sportsmanship, older and well established doctors, teachers, experts who believe they truly know it all, can’t learn more or become better, and refuse to accept they’re capable of being wrong)
Removing the voice that tells you others are way better than you entirely would remove the passion - because if you can’t get better, have no one to admire, have nothing left to learn, then what’s the point in continuing? We need the voice, we just need to learn to process what it’s saying in a healthier way. “This realism artist is so much better than me!” can be reframed to “this artist is inspiring me, I need to strengthen my knowledge and skill and practice more realism”
“I don’t deserve the recognition/praise/business/subscribers I get when there’s much better artists out there who deserve it way more” can be reframed to “while there are artists I consider better or more skilled than I am, art has never been valued or appreciated based on technical skill alone. Art is subjective, art makes people feel something, and who am I to say my art isn’t worthy of the feeling it evokes in those who appreciate it? In this way, there is space for every artist, there is value to all art, and if many people connect to MY art, they’re fully entitled to do so”
There's a video on UA-cam that might resonate with you as well. It's by the music artist Ren and it's called Hi Ren.
It's a briljant portrayal of how destructive this inner dialogue can be.
Jazza, I am just over 60 yrs old and in my lifetime I have only ever called myself an artist 3 times (and almost choked on it). Your video brought me to tears but in a good way. Your painting along with with your commentary is one of the most beautiful pieces ever. Keep it up, the world needs you.
I'm 66 and ditto
Such a different feeling from regular videos.
I would like to say that even if you get inspiration from others, ideas from tiktok, or even editing other pieces of art. it's all you. your art, your effort, be proud of it.
this message is not just for Jazza, but for anyone who needs to hear it.
I love the feel of this video, and the artwork is great, especially for a 4 hour painting. Happy Early Birthday Jazza!
I used to take things from arts that I like and make it into my personal 'artwork', i did not trace anything... just drew stuff exactly as others with some tweaks. the result was VERY different but still, am I also a fraud?
@@divineswine2780 Hell No! taking styles and ideas from others is great, and you're not even a fraud if you do use tracing, so long as you have sufficient permissions and credit where credit is due. unless you simply steal art and claim it, you are not fraudulent, if you put effort, thought and creativity into anything, it's yours, even if you need some help with tracing as a base.
Yes that is true I can agree unless you take the art and don't change it and you just say you made it then you are fine because it still takes effort to do that it still takes creativity to put something on a painting that makes some sense. And if you are feeling down the only persons opinion of you that really matters is yours. Because what you think of yourself is more important than what others think of you.
Mate, you're always at your best when you're at your most real. This is no exception. A phenomenal inspiration to so many of us. Never forget that
This made me cry, Your art, the painting, the writing, and the video in its entirety, are incredibly inspirational and beautiful. Thank you for showing your vulnerability through your art forms. It\s all beautiful. Bravo
This was so aesthetic and genuine, you could feel the emotion he was portraying. I wish we could get more like this. Just chill and realistic.
JAZZA IS BACK!!!!
I have been following you from the beginning, and THIS is why I'm here, you, being yourself... no gimmicks or content "just for views" this is just you, and the amazing artist you are. THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO, absolutely loved it, and wow what an amazing piece of art too x
Dude... I hear this voice every single day as musician, telling me there are a million drummers better than me, and that I'm just putting on a show that means nothing and is not even impressive to most people. Thank you for being open about this, I have been feeling this for so long and haven't known what to call it or if it was normal. Imposter syndrome. That perfectly sums it up. But, like you said, it is a lie perpetrated by our own fears, and our instincts to keep us safe. Thank you for this video, man.
Giving me old school jazza vibes and it’s refreshing just to see him in his element and us along for the ride right along his side.
I often struggle with imposter syndrome. I always feel like I'm not good enough, everyone is better than me, I'll never be happy with my creations. But I've always looked up to you and constantly thought I wish I could be as good as you. You're an amazing artist and a genuine human and you built your career from the ground up. You deserve all of the recognition and praise that you get, the voice in your head is lying to you.
I’m not an artist, but I am a writer, and what you said in this video really resonated with me. I’ve just finished a project and my doubts about my abilities are very loud right now. Being reminded that even people who have come as far as you have get these feelings is a real help. So thank you.
What's the book and where can I find it? 😁
I still believe you are an artist of your own kind, instead of pictures, but with words instead to help other's imaginations, the same can be said who is very musical that is just another type of art.
In many ways, the written word is a superior art to visual arts. Don't discount yourself; you are an artist and as he said, that little voice back there telling you to quit is wrong. I too am a writer and I have also heard that voice many times, and its been those who are fans of my work, my art, including some of my teachers back in grade school, who have told me that I've done wonderous things with the written word and taken them on journey's few could. Someone once said true power is holding someone's fear in your hand, and then showing it to them. Well, when you hold your own fears in your own hands you and you alone have power over them, not the other way around. Remember that.
@@GinkitsuneYasha Thank you, that is a lovely way of putting it
@@Stargazzer811 Thank you, that means a lot. When I am actually writing it is easier to push the fears and concerns away. But once you finish and the book is actually out there the doubts come rushing in. I've done everything I can to make the book as good as possible, it now just comes down to whether people like it or not, and I have no control over that. It makes it easy to feel like you are an imposter. But thanks for the advice, I shall do my best to keep it in mind.
You dont gotta have me crying lile this bro. Its okay if you feel bad, its okay if we see your weak parts, thats the path of an artist. Perfection is unreacheable, you are perfect as you are and thats why we love you jazza
I'm an artist and hearing and watching this makes me feel not alone of have that voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough. So thank you so much Jazza.
I feel connected right away when I felt what the video was about. I cried a lot and honestly, because all of us artists know exactly what those feelings are.
good to know I wasn’t the only one crying
Hey Jazza, you’ll probably never see this, but I just wanted to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos after I failed out of a traditional art school nearly 8 years ago now because of my undiagnosed learning disability and depression. Today, I just officially finished my first year back in a less traditional art school, and I want to attribute a big part of my inspiration and strength to you and your channel. Your videos helped me through a period in my life where I was ready to give up creating completely. You helped me see my mistakes as part of the process, you helped me enjoy the act of creating and making art without fearing how it ends up looking like. Most of all, you helped me embrace the diversity in my art, the media I engage in, and how okay it is to be an artist with many different styles and skillsets, and that it’s okay to change or change your mind. And now, after a challenging year of getting back into school and grappling with my insecurities, you drop this video when I’m yet again questioning my own validity. I think you might also just be clairvoyant. 😅 jokes aside, I’m glad I stumbled across your channel that day, I’m glad I witnessed your content expand from how-tos to gameplay to bob ross to tik tok art hacks to everything in between. You have been my inspiration to keep pushing against the voice in my head telling me I’m a fraud, an impostor, that there’s no point trying because there will always be other artists better than me. And on the days that voice is louder and bears down on me more, I put on a random video of yours and make art until the voice grows quieter. Thank you for sharing this with your community and continuing to inspire aspiring artists.
Good luck on your journey
Based. Best of luck, my friend!
You have no idea how much this means to me. I'm going through so much right now and your message is honestly something I needed to hear. Thank you for this ❤
an artist is someone who inspires others to work harder and go beyond, to make themselves better.
you are and always will be a true artist to me.
It's not just artists who struggle with that voice. This will resonate with so many people in so many careers and places in their journey.
This is really beautiful. The painting, the lighting, the editing, the tone of your voice, the music, the audio mixing, the way you pick and place your words....all of it. Really beautiful.
Yeah, there are countless people in countless careers that constantly think: Why am I here? Why do they pay me? I am not good enough at my job. If they knew how unskilled/stupid I really am I will be fired. Everyone else working here is doing so much better.
Yes, I'm in no way an artist, but I 100% base my own value on my performance at work
@@casualnerd8139 i feel that every single day since i started working. My imposter syndrome is really strong. I always feel like Im never gonna be as good as my colleagues and that I'm a fraud. It''s hard. This video almost made me cry
yeah. my husband works in IT and he's told me he constantly feels like at any moment his coworkers will realize he doesn't belong there.
@@aon02b Honey, no one else could be you. And youre definitely more than your work. People love you for you, not because you can make the perfect cake or painting, nurse the sick or keep count of money really good. Job is only small part of you, so even if you dont work a day in your life in the future, youre still a valid part of society and important to others. Youll end up burned out and depressed, maybe even dead, if you keep thinking that way, and I dont want that. Youre worth of saving too :)
What makes this really touching and powerful for me is that some of the points you describe are almost exactly what happens to me and my art and I kinda didn’t realise that I do this to myself, I’m still young and I got my whole life ahead of me but thinking forward is daunting because i don’t know how to get my art out there it almost feels impossible, but I see that all artists go through something similar to this and it helps to know I’m not alone in my search to make art for a living and I thank you for the realisation, you’ve awoken something in me that wants even more than ever to create art.
It's pieces like this that make me love your work. The passion, honestly, and humanity shines through. Your voice in art and actions is comforting and inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you for speaking to us artists. I cried heaps listening to this, because it's something that we all deal with. It was so humanising to remember that we are not the only ones who ever experience what we are experiencing - to know that despite skill level differences, you are feeling something that even us smaller ones are. Thank you, Jazza.
You might not ever read this jazza but please know it was your videos that encouraged me to get back into playing around with art. It's been 7 years since I did anything seriously, so thank you for giving me back an element of myself.
HOLY MOLYYYY i did NOT expect to be crying today. as a kid, i got teased REALLY badly and it affected my confidence and self-worth A LOT. it was only while i was doing gymnastics and performing in front of a crowd that i felt on top of the world. Thank you for reminding me that i am ME. I am confident and i don't need to worry about other people's poor opinions of me. Please don't ever stop creating!
😢😢😢😢😢 I relate so much I love you all ❤ we’ll get through all these hard times and struggles.. and remember… you are enough.❤
I continue to watch your videos with my children, not because they're entertaining, but because you're real. You're extremely talented, but more important than that, you seem to be true to who you actually are. You're not getting lost in the "influencer world." It's refreshing.
Wacky escapism or confessional expressionism, your art is always a joy for us to watch. Thanks for sharing it with us!
This actually made me cry. It's sometimes hard to remember that other people feel these kinds of things too.
I’m a 17 year old girl struggling through school with so much love for art. Jazza I’ve loved you since I was a child, this video made me so emotional because everything you said was so heartbreaking and heartfelt. Thank you
I’m an artist too. And I really enjoy your videos. And I really enjoy the ones like this where you be an artist because you are one. I’m glad someone spoke out about what artists face because it is hard.
And to the art community, don’t let the showmanship sacrifice your passion. Because in the end what you love is important, not the fame.
Also just want to point out that years and years ago when I was but a wee little lad, Jazza’s art work inspired my brother to try creating for a little bit and his casual artwork inspired me to become super serious about this awesome passion, so in the end thanks for inspiring me to create Jazza!
I was in a toxic relationship for 2 years and i didnt realize how much i lost myself then i had a baby and it started to hit me and by the time i had completely realized i had lost myself so much i didnt even know who i was anymore but then i found your channel and it inspired me to get back into my hobies i used to love so much. My passion into my work was 10 fold and i poured all my emotions and soul into my work. I feel the same as you, lack of self confidence and it took me a while to feel more confident, though i still struggle sometimes but who doesnt? So thank you Jazza, you truly helped me , inspired me.
Im a mini painter and music producer. My imposter syndrome is so intense (diagnosed ADHD/BPD) that I am constantly ashamed of anything I create and live feeling like a fraud. Ive given up on myself more than I care to mention. This message was so important to me- it hit me in the soul and had me tear up a but. Thanks Jazza. You truly are one of my favorite channels on UA-cam.
I think it's important for us to keep in mind that almost all of us feel this way, especially when we start looking at other artists work,
I showed my boyfriend your channel a year ago and we agreed, you are a true artist. You’re always playing around with different mediums despite the outcome. It’s that spirit that feels real and the heart of your channel.
Don't worry Jazza, no matter how you feel the Voice is ALWAYS wrong. Thank you for inspiring me through out my life, I'm more confident with my creations than ever.
i have never felt more validated emotionally when it comes to how i feel about calling and being an “artist” thank you jazza❤
This might just be the most important video you've ever made. There are so many people who want, who *need*, to make art, but are intimidated by these same feelings and by feeling that they're alone in them. This video, perhaps more than any others you've made, will open the door for people to make art. We your viewers appreciate the courage it takes to display this kind of radical vulnerability. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you Jazza!
What you are doing by your art and with creative soul its just lifting peoples heart. I think not just an artists has this side like you showed. Its a common thing with every single human in the world. And you showed how to deal with it by creation. Bless you! ❤❤❤❤
I love how this video is honest and still inspiring. It reminds me to do what I love and what I am passionate about. I shouldn't let that negative voice take hold and allow it to keep me from doing what I want to as an artist and a writer. I don't need to be afraid of what people think. As long as I am proud of what I've accomplished, that is enough. This video is a good reminder of that and I appreciate its existence.
it's a pretty vulnerable thing, being an artist and putting your passion out there but it's definitely something the world needs 💕
Totally wasn't mentally prepared for this one. That's probably for the best, though. Sometimes to really hear a message, you've gotta be caught off guard. This hit home for me in a big way. I feel that imposter syndrome in nearly everything I do. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there like this. I feel like I really needed to hear this message today.
I subscribed to Draw With Jazza right around the Passpartout videos, so I've been following your work for almost your whole career. Jazza, the reason I find you inspirational is not because of the quality of your art. don't get me wrong, your art is very good, but you inspire me because of your PROGRESS. I've watched you draw things you love since you were barely this side of amateur, and I have SEEN the way your skills progressed. I've seen your first dabbles with oil paint and watercolour and sculpture, and now you're making things beyond what you ever expected you could. you're an inspiration precisely because you're not afraid of letting us see your mistakes, letting us watch you mess around and use the wrong tools, teaching us that the best way to improve is to start doing it. that's why you're a success. it's not luck, Jazza, it's YOU.
I love the honesty so much! This is the best direction towards saving this channel
Your videos have brought me through some hard times, please don’t ever forget how much you’ve helped and inspired people. Your one of the most down to earth and caring content creators I’ve ever watched.
I will say what I appreciate about this era of Jazza videos is how collaborative it is. Between the TTT crew and all the other people you’re bringing in its great to see you giving other creative people a chance to make great things.
This video is actually really wholesome and hits you right in the feels, cause we all did something like you did at some point in our lives and we can't help but feel guilty about it.
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Omg that’s the best you can do in four hours??? That’s amazing, if you gave yourself a year imagine what you could do!
I also want to say, you made me cry, like ugly emotional cry, the way you convey your words and talk for all artists big and small combining us all to say it’s ok is something I needed to hear. Also, I don’t think I could relate more, your need of acceptance is the same as mine. They say a good artist is because of the pain, Jazza your pain, your emotions speak through your words and art, especially this one. Keep going mate, your my inspiration and every time I pick up a brush/pencil/stylus I think we all pick it up together ❤❤❤
Very well said! I relate and this video really moved me as well ❤️
I just recently started sketching again for the first time in nearly 10 years because of your channel. I suffer from depression, from imposter syndrome through my work, and my brain has a way of telling me my feelings are fact, regardless of how much I know that is untrue. I know this comment will probably get skipped over, but I just wanted to say how much I feel I can relate to this video more than any of your other content, and it makes me incredibly grateful I started trying to be creative again because of you. No matter what that inner voice says, you have a gift for reaching people who need you. Thanks Jazza.
I prefer these kinds of videos!!! It’s refreshing when a UA-camr shows their real selves 😊
This is great stuff! I’ve been watching your channel for many years. As an artist I believe that when you put your imagination into real live work., It gives meaning and purpose. Either you are painting or drawing, it not painting or drawing anymore we share our emotions and our hearts and that what makes us a great artist!😊
This piece speaks to me. I'm a late diagnosed Austic Woman and I'm learning to unmask. Many late diagnosed Autisitic people are called High Masking because we go through life trying to fit in as a survival technique. But it's not healthy and after diagnosis it takes time to pull off the mask and find out who I really am. It's a vulnerable journey. Thank you for sharing yours. I love the fun, silly and yes, the serious videos you produce. You've been an inspiration to me for years and inspired my UA-cam journey too.
Same. I'm also a late diagnosed autistic woman. Unmasking is a whole process and oftentimes you have to choose who to be vulnerable with, because not everyone can stand you without a mask. Best of luck on your unmasking journey and your youtube channel
I've considered myself a professional artist since I sold my first painting in a gallery at 15. I'm now 46, turning 47 in a few months, and watching you turn out that stunning canvas, all I can say is "WOW!". I can draw just about any animal in the world given time and references to work from. I paint model horses, been a photographer for a few decades. But the human form still eludes me no matter how many 'how to...." Books I buy and study, how many drawing people classes I take (over 12) I'm just not meant to draw people..... I can paint in oils, acrylic, water color, I can draw in chalks, pastels, pencils, pens, markers (water & alcohol), I can sculpt in clay, wood, stone, metal, I can do bead work, embroidery with such fine stitches it looks like a painting.... But humans are chaos to me. I can even draw horses in ink in my sleep and have them come out good enough to still sell! I do it all the time... I call it Insomia-Art..... Lol
U r amazing dude❤
As person that's been here for so many years. I'd say 7 or 8 yrs.. Josiah Brooks, you are one of the most talented person I've seen. Sure the things you're making gets more views than others, but that's because your videos are great forms of art as themselves. You've never failed to entertain us. Whether it's a bombastic video where you spend so much money on a project or just chilling on a table and sketching random things like dragons, your avatar, the joker, or... uhmm dragons. You are amazing. Thank you.
This hit me right in the feels. Thank you for being so open and honest with your feelings and experience ❤
You are not guilty of procrastination. You are using your art to help others by inspiring them. That makes you great. Thanks for sharing.👍🏻💓🇦🇺👋
I felt so seen from this video and the words jazza said by the end of it I was sobbing thank you,thank you so much for making this thank you for being vulnerable and letting people know that it’s ok to feel this
I’m so excited that Inside Art is growing so fast! It’s such an awesome channel. Congrats on all the hard work Jazza and his studio has put out there 🤍
Man…that was a worthwhile 13 minutes and 11 seconds for us and, likely, an even more fulfilling 4 hours for you. Good job
This was the most touching, beautiful, and vulnerable video I’ve ever seen from you.
I’m actually speechless.
Apart from your wonderful children, I think this may be the best thing you’ve ever created.
It’s true art.
Thank you for sharing so honestly. It brought me to tears.
This hit me unexpectedly hard. I shed tears hearing those words. It’s beautiful and inspiring to hear that we’re not alone in our feelings. Thank you sincerely for this, Jazza. Your genuine love for art is obvious. I think this’ll be an important video for so many people watching. Legend.
You are an Artist, an Explorer, a Teacher, and an Inspiration, Jazza. Art doesn't have to be pain and gloomy. Art doesn't have to be sold for millions of dollars, or hung in a gallery. Art can be fun. As long as it connects with people. And you have done that, just by being yourself. By sharing your talent and your passion. That is why people keep coming back to watch.
I'm a painter and clay artist from Cornwall in England, and this is truly inspiring. You are a true artist, Jazza. I think every single one of your viewers can agree with me when I say that you are one of the craziest, talented artists out there. We respect you, so you ignore that negative voice in your head and you carry on doing what you love, because we only live once. You're so good at what you do and I look forward to every time I click on UA-cam and see one your thumbnail from your latest video. Seriously it brightens my day. Thank you, Jazza, for everything.
Jazza's art channel got me into art, beyond all else. I saw his earlier works and I've been hooked ever since, following his process actually jumpstarted my journey into doing better. I still don't feel good enough, that voice is really loud. But like you said, going through and just doing it despite the voice is important. I deal with things quite poorly by trying to superman it all and just push till I can't anymore. That is usually against the voice of doubt that makes everything...meaningless in a sense? Like whatever I do will not be good enough so I can't really ever be satisfied. Knowing that jazza also deals with such an issue brings me great comfort, and allows me to look at things in a different light. There are days where I look at the shelf of painted minis (again due to jazza) and love it, but remember that I'm not that good, and that most people will do better. It hurts most days but I know that if I keep going in spite of the voice, I'll still grow. So thank you jazza. Knowing that one of the greatest UA-camrs alive struggles the same way us regular folk do really really helps. Some days the voice wins but others it doesn't and I'm happy cuz of it.
This is really all just nonsense cuz that video was so good my brain turned to mush but you get it 😂.
Jazza you were open and vulnerable and that isn't easy for anyone. Thank you for sharing that. I struggle to post my art even when I feel it's really polished because deep down i know it can be better but I can't do it at this stage. I think this video helped with that, slowing the voice down a little.
Props to you man that's why you're the king of art here on UA-cam! Much love.
I needed this, thank you Jazza.
It can be hard as an artist when you feel your art “Isn’t good enough!” Or “I don’t deserve this!” It’s important to remember that YOU got yourself to the place you are now weather good or bad, you are an inspiration and we love you.
Every now and again you have to crack out a drawing that's just for you and your brain space and your own feelings and it always feels a bit special and when you look back you can remember exactly how you felt and why you made every decision you made even if no one else can. It's like a poem that may not make sense on the surface but if you've written it you know what thoughts and feelings you've condensed into that limited space. The fact that you've shared that with us means a lot♡
Jazza I like how you aren't fake. You are always so real about your fears and your struggles. You talk about things that many people, whether they be artists or not, go through. You are an inspiration and I can say with high certainty that you have probably helped more people then you will ever know. Keep doing what you do.
We love you Jazza. Its fun watching you do what you love doing and you make us laugh in the process. Its no wonder that you made so many videos! You're so entertaining and we still crave for more time with Jazza.
“I’m an artist because I like to preform and I like to preform because I want people’s approval; people’s acceptance” ❤️ 3:05
Please please please more of this. It’s so reassuring and touching to know what other artists are thinking and feeling. And the low key format feels relatable and intimate. Appreciate this video ♡
Totally agree I really liked how he let the mood fill the video so calming and introspective
I started painting because of you about 5 years ago and I will forever be thankful for that. Through what you've created, I have chosen to pursue art, and it's the best decision I have ever made. Thank you Jazza. You inspire all of us.
I think struggling with imposter syndrome has a lot to do with the not focusing on one medium or style long enough to master it. You try lots of things which is more exciting in the quick moment. Mastering a skill takes a lot longer and is not as fun but once you reach it their is a satisfaction that is deeper than trying new/novel things. Also by trying new stuff all the time does not fully allow one’s voice and style to develop. Always having to Focus on entertaining the audience may be keeping you from developing/growing your own true artist voice. Thanks for sharing Jazza I think a very relatable subject for any artist on social media! 😅
I didn't need to feel this emotional so early in the morning, but here we are. I feel like we really need more of these videos, not only to show us this side of you, but so you can help yourself by letting it out. You're not alone.
Honestly been looking up to you for a while. I'm 25 and just starting to work into the art buisness. I'm happy and grateful, but I also feel like I'm faking it everyday. I'm not creative enough, I'm not patient enough, not talented enough are thoughts that cross my mind everyday. This video hits home and this is really what I needed to hear ❤️
Happy 34th birthday jazza. Youre an amazing artist and you should never doubt yourself. Im so glad you are able to make a living doing what you love. Youre in my top 5 and youre the best artist i know of.
This made me cry. As someone with similar inner demons it truly resonated.
I stopped doing things due to that fear of messing up, not doing it right or not being good enough.
You and other UA-cam artists inspire me to keep drawing, try new things, push past that voice. So thank you.
On a separate note you really have a way with oils. After a really *really* bad time years ago but again UA-cam artists like yourself and others make me think of pulling them out again and trying my hand at them. Thank you ❤
i love the feel of this video, seems like a much more personal approach. can we get more of this in future :))
Everybody has a struggle. It's such an amazing, genuine act, you sharing your struggle with us.
Also, this is beautiful artwork! I love it❤
Genuinely appreciate the vulnerability that you put out there. Thank you for sharing this piece of you. It is so helpful to know that these are things that others, including myself, can relate to and grow from.
As i read these comments, i realize how many people have this voice too. I'm not even an artist, but i am a bodybuilder and i do feel it is a slight form of art as my body is my canvas, and sharing those feelings of just never being good enough, or that there's someone else doing it better than me. But the more I think that it also pushes me to want to be the best or to be good enough, to look at myself and feel happy. Thankyou for the past who knows how many years of entertainment you've given me Jazza, I have been watching you since i believe middle school or highshcool and now i'm 20. crazy how time flies, huh?
I like this video, not only because it’s given jazza a way to talk about something that’s been troubling him, but because it highlights an issue a lot artists struggle with, and it’s helped me a lot being someone whose feeling similarly in recent times
Such a stunning piece, Jazza. The feelings I had watching this one brought tears to my eyes. It's just beautiful.
Thank you for all you do. I've watched for years now, and I don't ever intend to stop.
You inspire so many people, you give us the confidence to try, that's real tangible good that comes from what you do, the feelings you inspire in others ARE real, objectiely. I know it's not easy, but try to think of that when you feel this way.
I haven't been able to practice art as much as I liked to since I've been busy with school but watching your videos, seeing your love for art, gives me exactly what I have been missing for a while. Thank you for being the artist you are, thank you for inspiring so many. I have followed your journey way before you changed from "draw with Jazza" and I'm always just as excited to see you put up a video than I was years ago. I'm not one to comment on videos but your true authenticity explains why you are appreciated by so many. It is absolutely beautiful seeing you do art the way you do. Thank you for everything!!