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!
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. ❤
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! ❤
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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'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.
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
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
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
Absolutely incredible! I love that you are so secure that you are able to speak about the insecurities that most artists carry within them. Thank you for speaking from your heart and sharing your feelings and thoughts.
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.
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.
Love this video. Love this content! It's always amazing to watch someone so skilled make something incredible and make it look so effortless. It's really amazing to just watch you work. You're an incredible storyteller, be it with a character you have created or insights into your own head space. Just be you. You don't need to be anything more than that. That will always be more than enough man.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
So many of us do feel this. I appreciate what you did in this video and it's one of your best. There's something about the way you painted this that reminds me those old heavenly paintings too.
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
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. ❤
This painting is absolutely beautiful. As was this video! I have been watching you for so many years now and I am such a huge fan of you and the masterpieces that you create. You truly are super talented and inspire us all. Thank you for everything, We love you Jazza!!
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’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 🤍
Thank you, Jazza! Thanks for being so open and real about yourself! 🥰 That painting is so awesome! It has such character and so much emotion to go with it! Truly amazing! Love it! 🥰🤗💖💖💓
I think this is one of the best and honest videos talking about the art and artists i ever seen, plus an amazing art work . You have said it jazza we all have that voice and that's the beauty of being an artist, its a bitter sweet symphony you get to enjoy when you're being gifted with a talent and a passion to live for. My honest opinion about you (as a fan since you opened this channel) you are really a talented artist who is lucky enough to get noticed and inspire other also talented artists to keep going and give all what they have cause its fun , feels good and eventually pays off. Thank you jazza and happy birthday.
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♡
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.
Good for you. My favorite videos are when I'm able to simply watch in awe of you living out your passion and creating masterpieces in unique, beautiful ways. Happy Birthday. Thank you for doing this. You are the Bob Ross of our (early 30's) generation in many ways. May all of your future works continue to be blessed, and may you continue to be a good steward of the gifts with which you've been created.
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 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!!
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 ❤️
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.
And this is why you are a great artist -> take these little voice and make big art out of it, it's amazing and gorgeous to watch your content ❤️ thanks for 2.700 videos and I hope you will make at least a few thousand more... love your stuff!
Very refreshing to see this for a change. I love how you were so honest and vulnerable to share this. And the painting... beautiful meaning and looks amazing too.
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.
My boyfriend and I are both young artists and struggle a lot with impostor syndrome. We just watched the video together and we both went so emotional that we ended up crying. But after all it‘s only human questioning ourselfs but still carrying on and create. Thank you.🙏🏼
Happy birthday Jazza. You really inspire so many people and it's incredible. Even when that voice catches you at your low, know that you're better than it says you are ❤
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 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.
What we see is that you are capable of creating things like this painting in 4 h, rushing or in a hurry and we all wonder where is your limit. We dream imagining the wonders you could make with an unlimited amount of time at your disposal and that is what makes you amazing and inspiring. We ❤ u
You are absolutely *nailing* what you set out to do with the skills and talents you have and the way you make so many different mediums look accessible and approachable to people who may not have even considered trying is worth so much more to this world than perfection.
This video is so vulnerable and I respect you even more for it. It takes a special kind of brave to open up on a platform like this Jazza. I’m so thankful you’ve done this. I’m just in my first year at university, doing fine art and I often feel like this, not good enough, others are better, I don’t know what I’m doing, my worth is based on what I create etc. And your right, it is the fear talking. Thankyou so much. This painting is so so beautiful because it’s genuine, vulnerable, real and a window into your innermost feelings and thoughts and that is something nobody can ever take from you! Keep making art! We don’t see what you see either, we see your victories and the skill and determination you have to improve & learn. Your doing amazing
“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!
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.
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! ❤
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.
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.
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.
JAZZA you deserve everything you’ve gotten and we are lucky to have u
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 😂
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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'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
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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 :)
This actually made me cry. It's sometimes hard to remember that other people feel these kinds of things too.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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’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.
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,
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.
Absolutely incredible! I love that you are so secure that you are able to speak about the insecurities that most artists carry within them. Thank you for speaking from your heart and sharing your feelings and thoughts.
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.
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.
i have never felt more validated emotionally when it comes to how i feel about calling and being an “artist” thank you jazza❤
Love this video. Love this content! It's always amazing to watch someone so skilled make something incredible and make it look so effortless. It's really amazing to just watch you work. You're an incredible storyteller, be it with a character you have created or insights into your own head space. Just be you. You don't need to be anything more than that. That will always be more than enough man.
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.
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❤
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.
Thank you for sharing. I've been following you for years and still love your work and am so proud of your path. Always stay true to you.
This hit me right in the feels. Thank you for being so open and honest with your feelings and experience ❤
it's a pretty vulnerable thing, being an artist and putting your passion out there but it's definitely something the world needs 💕
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.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, such a reflective piece and much needed message for us all! Thank you for sharing your gift with us x
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 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 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.
So many of us do feel this. I appreciate what you did in this video and it's one of your best. There's something about the way you painted this that reminds me those old heavenly paintings too.
This is so powerful! Thanks for being so open with us. It really is inspiring and encouraging.
I prefer these kinds of videos!!! It’s refreshing when a UA-camr shows their real selves 😊
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
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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This painting is absolutely beautiful. As was this video! I have been watching you for so many years now and I am such a huge fan of you and the masterpieces that you create. You truly are super talented and inspire us all. Thank you for everything, We love you Jazza!!
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’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 🤍
Thank you, Jazza! Thanks for being so open and real about yourself! 🥰 That painting is so awesome! It has such character and so much emotion to go with it! Truly amazing! Love it! 🥰🤗💖💖💓
I think this is one of the best and honest videos talking about the art and artists i ever seen, plus an amazing art work .
You have said it jazza we all have that voice and that's the beauty of being an artist, its a bitter sweet symphony you get to enjoy when you're being gifted with a talent and a passion to live for.
My honest opinion about you (as a fan since you opened this channel) you are really a talented artist who is lucky enough to get noticed and inspire other also talented artists to keep going and give all what they have cause its fun , feels good and eventually pays off.
Thank you jazza and happy birthday.
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♡
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.
I love how real this is. Thank you for helping spread an important message. I really needed to hear this today 🙏🏻
Good for you. My favorite videos are when I'm able to simply watch in awe of you living out your passion and creating masterpieces in unique, beautiful ways. Happy Birthday. Thank you for doing this. You are the Bob Ross of our (early 30's) generation in many ways. May all of your future works continue to be blessed, and may you continue to be a good steward of the gifts with which you've been created.
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 love the feel of this video, seems like a much more personal approach. can we get more of this in future :))
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!!
Congrats on turning a new leaf Jazza, we love you and your work x support will always be here for you
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 ❤️
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.
And this is why you are a great artist -> take these little voice and make big art out of it, it's amazing and gorgeous to watch your content ❤️ thanks for 2.700 videos and I hope you will make at least a few thousand more... love your stuff!
Very refreshing to see this for a change. I love how you were so honest and vulnerable to share this. And the painting... beautiful meaning and looks amazing too.
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.
My boyfriend and I are both young artists and struggle a lot with impostor syndrome. We just watched the video together and we both went so emotional that we ended up crying. But after all it‘s only human questioning ourselfs but still carrying on and create. Thank you.🙏🏼
Happy birthday Jazza. You really inspire so many people and it's incredible. Even when that voice catches you at your low, know that you're better than it says you are ❤
Thank you for making this beautiful video. It's such a gem to see these kinds of videos every now and then.
“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
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❤
Your enthusiasm and joy at what you do inspires others to find their own passion and that sir is a gift.
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 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.
What we see is that you are capable of creating things like this painting in 4 h, rushing or in a hurry and we all wonder where is your limit. We dream imagining the wonders you could make with an unlimited amount of time at your disposal and that is what makes you amazing and inspiring. We ❤ u
You are absolutely *nailing* what you set out to do with the skills and talents you have and the way you make so many different mediums look accessible and approachable to people who may not have even considered trying is worth so much more to this world than perfection.
This video is so vulnerable and I respect you even more for it. It takes a special kind of brave to open up on a platform like this Jazza. I’m so thankful you’ve done this. I’m just in my first year at university, doing fine art and I often feel like this, not good enough, others are better, I don’t know what I’m doing, my worth is based on what I create etc. And your right, it is the fear talking.
Thankyou so much. This painting is so so beautiful because it’s genuine, vulnerable, real and a window into your innermost feelings and thoughts and that is something nobody can ever take from you! Keep making art! We don’t see what you see either, we see your victories and the skill and determination you have to improve & learn. Your doing amazing