Thank you all so much for the incredible support and thoughtful comments! 🙏 It means the world to me that this video resonated with so many of you. Starting this UA-cam journey has been eye-opening in more ways than I imagined, and I’m so grateful to have such a supportive community along the way. 🎨✨ If this video helped you in any way, or if you’re on your own journey of overcoming self-sabotage, I’d love to hear more about it-let’s keep the conversation going! 💬 Thank you for being here and for inspiring me to keep creating. Here’s to pushing through those creative blocks, one step at a time! 🙌
I have been a professional artist for 50 years and still have these weekly sessions in my head that say that I am not good enough. That I should quit and just spend the rest of my life relaxing and vegetating. You are so right - just do the work. I go to my studio every morning and sit at my table, look around my studio and slowly ideas come to me. Then I begin to work. Sometimes for only a few minutes and then look at what I have made and then another idea comes. We all self sabotage and wonder about quitting. Being creative is far more rewarding than sitting in front of a TV everyday. My brain and body love the challenges of the very act of creating artworks.
I don't think any of us is where we thought we'd be. Reality intervenes in our dreams without fail. I'm 70 and have only recently started playing with art like collage, monoprinting, water colour. I've been knitting, crocheting and sewing since I was pre-teens, taught by my Nana and Mum, but this new world is exciting to me. Despite my excitement I still hesitate to make art because I doubt my ability. Intellectually I KNOW it doesn't matter if it's not good, as nobody else needs to see my messes, BUT emotionally I get disappointed with my, very human, self. I still plough on because I'm having fun
I am with you. My instinct to share my art and my process has basically led me to not enjoy creating anymore. When I did on Instagram, nothing. When I do it on UA-cam, nothing. I know it takes consistency but I feel like the self doubt will just eat me alive before I ever get "there". And I am not even trying to do it for money. I just feel the desire to find a community to share what I do with. it doesn't have to be huge!!!! I don't need to monetize my hobby, but still.....regardless of that, putting myself out there to receive nothing back just defeats me. I am at the point where I don't even want to create art right now because every time I do, I get excited and want to start sharing again, which leads me down the self doubt rabbit hole and each time it gets harder to pull myself out. This is a vicious cycle I can't seem to escape. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing this video. Really great video!
Thank you for sharing. Social media is really a problem for creative people if we play into their game…which you almost have to in order to win their game. I need to think more about this.
Dear Lisa, also in your specific case as an artist on UA-cam I think there is also a need to change attitude toward your definition of success. If you look at each one of your videos, which by the way are lovely and I never miss one, you can treat them as a failure each time they don't get a lot of views OR you can see each one of them as a successful creative piece that you have produced. I also look at my videos as a wonderful documentary of my journey, and as such they also help me put together my books. Btw, Seinfeld is also my hero! 🌷🌞
I just discovered your channel literally a half hour ago. I’m a total newbie to cutting up paper collage. You’ve opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Move the paper not the scissors!!!! WHAT???!!! I’m 71, a lifelong artist and creative healer and having the time of my life. 🤩. You’re fantastic. Love your honesty and authentic energy. You’re perfect. ❤️ My motto since retiring has been “ if it ain’t fun I’m done”. Try it, it works. Having expectations can bring you to your knees when things don’t turn out like you thought they would. If you’re having fun, you’re doing it right.❤
Thanks for being here! So interesting what you’re saying about not having expectations. I just heard someone say “ If you can put limits on your vision, it’s not coming from a higher place.” I think this vibes with what you’re saying. I love that. 💕
I turned 57 this year. 6 months into a creative business startup with my best friend. I let the resistance shut me down for years. You are doing a great job I am aways excited to see a new video from you! Thanks for this specifically.
I always had the feelings on inadequacy in my art. My art had to be smart, avant-garde, museum worthy…I still feel this way sometimes but have slowly found the joy in just doing it.
I don't think I've ever related to a video more in my life!! Thanks so much for making this and inspiring me to carry on battling this collage stuck on!
I just thought you might want to know that I have anticipated your next video ever since I watched your first video. I really enjoyed and appreciate your videos. This video was amazing and I’m so glad that you presented it to us. This is information I did not know and I think it is going to have a profound affect on my life. I think it probably applies to any part of our lives when we are trying something new. I will now remember this video when my brain is trying to sabotage me. Please do not quit. I think your videos have more to offer the world than you may realize. I believe it takes a lot longer to acquire a large following than people realize. Thank you for making the effort.🤗👏🏼✌🏼
I love this video! I relate so much to this. I am also almost 50 and have been so hard on myself and my art since I got back into it approximately 10 years ago. This is inspiring! Thank you ❤
Probably one of the best videos I have stumbled across. Thank you for your candour and encouragement. I refuse to let YT analytics dictate to me. I do videos because I love it. And that's all that matters. So keep on going and keep sharing. We need more videos such as this. And - your art is stunning!
Great topic! I quit a long time ago looking at analytics and trying to figure that all out. It was SO depressing and always made me go back to childhood when I was most often picked last in school. Personally, I think we've been so programmed with all this 'likes' and 'numbers.' Not to say I don't still have my moments like you - where ugh - I put all this work into something and have lower than expected numbers. I think too we sometimes have to really dig deep and think about what does success mean to each of us? It's not always monetary. With all that said, I do hope you plan to stick around and I very much enjoy your content. all my best to you!!
Think more on the folks who R watching ... those who U R helping to get better at the process of making art. Uplifting, encouraging them, and then praying for the channel's growth in numbers. Ann, Florida fan
I had such a strong (affirmative yet challenging) response to this video that the length of it was beyond what UA-cam would tolerate. Frankly, it was a book -- or at least a long chapter. I finally QUIT, giving up on UA-cams boundaries for a PERFECT comment, copying what I had into my journal for future personal reflection.
Lisa! I love your videos. And THIS is my favorite one EVER. When I saw the title I thought, “oh no, my favorite youtubist might bail? “ so bc I love ur content already, I watched it. It was SO MUCH MORE than I expected, based on that title. You put together a video that perfectly sums up something so common in creative people, that so many artist can relate to. And in that commonality, there is ENCOURAGEMENT. I WANT ALL my creative friends to watch your video! Thank you so much for presenting meaningful content in such an easy to digest way. Also, your skin is flawless!
Thank you so much for this video. I think artists of every kind are highly sensitive people and this explains a lot about what's going on with me. I really appreciate this ... not going on You Tube though, but never say never. Thank you for saying art has a spirit! I believe that too. Linda H
Love your videos- I totally get what you’re saying. Your work is beautiful!! Even if your videos don’t get thousands of views, for the ones that ARE watching- you are really making an impact. I’ll be watching!! 😊
Thank you so much… your words just described the same feelings I have… I also had several UA-cam-Channels…always quit. At least I also quit my Job as a teacher, after 15 years of hating it and started my own business. That was a good start. Thank you for this awesome video. ❤️
I also quit teaching after more than 15 years, but now am returning to supply teaching to make money as the art business isn’t covering the bills. To say I’m depressed about it is an understatement. 😢
This was very good for me. You're saying what I know is true about just get up and get started. The reward and undoing self sabotage is a body of work you can be proud of. My current excuses is that I need to clean out and organize. When I start, I end up sitting down and start creating. It's kind of backwards but I've let it go for so long, I feel like I can clean out, organize AND create at the same time. It helps to have a few days off in a row from my job to divide it out. I'm feeling better since I've sketched a little in the past couple of weeks. I need to go there. I'm kind of in three separate cars on a race track, getting to the finish line at the same time. ❤
I hear you. Whilst i have carried on making art, its been a year since i posted up a video. I just got so disappointed over getting a handful of views and rarely any comments. When i had a video jump to 500 views I excitedly posted my next… to get less than 10. I quit. I am only just starting to think about posting again, because I have something I want to share, but expectations are tricky to suppress! Thanks for great content today 😊
I bought jewellery making kits from you when you were on Create and Craft/Hochanda Jane! How strange that I should recognise your name in the comments! I think you should start posting videos again but be intentional about it and commit to doing a video a week. 😊
@@AldridgeCrafts I will look out for you! 😄 I have just subscribed to your channel. You are only a few short of a thousand subscribers. Give it another go! 😁
What a timing of this video. A situation that happened this week made me feel super discouraged. On surface level it had to do with my competence in this one aspect of life however it was strong enough to make me question other aspects of my life (am I a good mother? Am I a good employee? Artist? Adult??). If I do reflect on it, though, it does come down to consistency. Consistency of showing up, to keep growing and keep improving. So that’s a really good point that you made. Just work and show up for yourself, and enjoy the process along the way. It’s humbling but I’m grateful at the same time. Thanks for a great video!
Hi Lisa, great conversation. All so true. We all go through these ups and downs, doubting our creativity, then coming up with the next great idea, hopefully masterpiece. I appreciate you, thank you for sharing. Do not stop for anyone!
I have just discovered your channel new subscriber 😊 this is the first video I've watched and so happy I did ❤ I'm now going to binge watch your videos. I don't have a you tube channel but I'm a creative person and this video speaks to me and describes me so well thank you ☺️
Please do keep your channel going. Really enjoy your videos. I saw a video recently in which the artist talked about starting a YT channel not to make money, but as a way of getting yourself to commit to your art and be consistent. I'm not sure I'd ever do it, but it's an interesting idea.
I agree but it’s a bit of a catch-22. The more I work on my videos the less creative energy I have for my art. The less art I make the less video footage I have for my videos. 🤷🏻♀️
I just found your channel and this was the first of your videos I have watched.... the world does work in mysterious ways!! I have really been on a downward spiral this week and your words hit me right where I needed it. Deep down I assume my mojo will return.... it always has before! But when you are in that trough, it is hard to see over the top. Hang in there, girl. I loved the collage you did on the video. Now going back to check out your past work... and I will be looking out for the next one. Big hugs and a gentle nudge to keep going 😊
Thanks so much for this video, fascinating how creatives brains are wired differently and that this is what supports our practice, but also hinders it! Also really like the references to children's illustration from the 70's/80's - my era too! Keep up the great collages and video's x
Loved your video, but I disagree with Seinfeld saying "If you don't have discipline, you're a child." You could also be neurodivergent with executive function issues that need to be addressed/worked around. I do a lot of overthinking (I even have a t-shirt about it) and it gets in my way a lot. I've done very little creatively this month and I decided earlier this week that this weekend I would focus on art. This video gave me an extra kick in the pants to follow through with that. Thank you!
The best book I have ever read about self-sabotage is The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. Her other book Pivot Year is also very good. Actually all her books are excellent. I love your college and really enjoy your You Tube videos. Don't quit, please.
we all feel like this and I think we have been mis-sold a lie about the numbers, and the amount of viewers, it doesn't matter if our videos reach and change the life of just one person, this is amazing, I don't even see the analytics, I have no interest in them. I procrastinate so much, each day I wake with a creative to do list of ideas and each night I am lucky if I have done 1 thing!
Facts! It's like you crawled into my brain. Everything you said was spot on with the things that I go through and experience, down to our ages. And what's even more reassuring is that you made this for a larger audience, which means, it's not just me. It's hard getting out of a funk, but I think this video is helping with that. Thanks for sharing your advice. I'm going to start planning my next video now - and I'll try not to overthink it ;)
I love, love, love your videos. I get so excited when I see there’s a new one! Your work is gorgeous and so interesting and unique. Thank you so much for your vulnerability and sharing these feelings that and thoughts that so many others have as well. Please please don’t stop making your amazing videos. There’s nothing else like them ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!
The UA-cam statistics are very discouraging in my opinion. Before starting UA-cam I already worked for myself as an artist, and I started creating video's as a creative outlet, without a plan to add to my income with the video's. But it can be very tempting to want to try and earn more money creating video's - it's a disappointing game. As soon as I attach money or amount of views to the outcome of my video's, the fun is out of it for me. I now try to see it as a hobby - to upload not more than 1-2 video's a month and let my income be through my art. The added bonus of UA-cam is that it does create leads for your webshop etc. But when wanting to really create a full income with UA-cam, I think I'd have to post weekly and the attention would be moved away from the essence of my art and towards creating video after video. Which is not something I could sustain.
Hey, life doesn't have to be that serious. Creating is all about fun. Have Fun!! and as long as you are having it, you are living a creatively fulfilled life. :)
Lisa - I just discovered your channel yesterday and I think I have already watched all of your videos. I love your art so much and hope to be able to purchase some when I have more disposable income.
Interesting take on a complex issue. Disagree with Seinfeld though on work being the antidote as well as a lack of discipline. As someone who suffers from depression and being creative (btw, I don't like the term highly creative, you are either creative or not,...I digress), I take exception to someone who says "just work" and you "have no discipline". Pfft. I think most of your issues come from having a UA-cam full stop. IMHO, you become a slave to it and it just kills the joy. So step away from social media and do what makes you happy. I did this and now I rarely post, and it's liberating. If you want to teach, run in person courses, they'll be more fullfilling.
Thank you all so much for the incredible support and thoughtful comments! 🙏 It means the world to me that this video resonated with so many of you. Starting this UA-cam journey has been eye-opening in more ways than I imagined, and I’m so grateful to have such a supportive community along the way. 🎨✨
If this video helped you in any way, or if you’re on your own journey of overcoming self-sabotage, I’d love to hear more about it-let’s keep the conversation going! 💬
Thank you for being here and for inspiring me to keep creating. Here’s to pushing through those creative blocks, one step at a time! 🙌
I have been a professional artist for 50 years and still have these weekly sessions in my head that say that I am not good enough. That I should quit and just spend the rest of my life relaxing and vegetating. You are so right - just do the work. I go to my studio every morning and sit at my table, look around my studio and slowly ideas come to me. Then I begin to work. Sometimes for only a few minutes and then look at what I have made and then another idea comes. We all self sabotage and wonder about quitting. Being creative is far more rewarding than sitting in front of a TV everyday. My brain and body love the challenges of the very act of creating artworks.
Exactly. There is no other way. All roads lead back to the creative work. Thanks for Sharing. ❤️
love and appreciate this response @creativeassemblages!
thank you for this wisdom, I love that about sitting at the table, I am going to start this and see what comes
Don't give up! I love watching your channel!
I’ll try to keep at it. Thanks for your support! ❤️
I don't think any of us is where we thought we'd be. Reality intervenes in our dreams without fail. I'm 70 and have only recently started playing with art like collage, monoprinting, water colour. I've been knitting, crocheting and sewing since I was pre-teens, taught by my Nana and Mum, but this new world is exciting to me. Despite my excitement I still hesitate to make art because I doubt my ability. Intellectually I KNOW it doesn't matter if it's not good, as nobody else needs to see my messes, BUT emotionally I get disappointed with my, very human, self. I still plough on because I'm having fun
I am with you. My instinct to share my art and my process has basically led me to not enjoy creating anymore. When I did on Instagram, nothing. When I do it on UA-cam, nothing. I know it takes consistency but I feel like the self doubt will just eat me alive before I ever get "there". And I am not even trying to do it for money. I just feel the desire to find a community to share what I do with. it doesn't have to be huge!!!! I don't need to monetize my hobby, but still.....regardless of that, putting myself out there to receive nothing back just defeats me. I am at the point where I don't even want to create art right now because every time I do, I get excited and want to start sharing again, which leads me down the self doubt rabbit hole and each time it gets harder to pull myself out. This is a vicious cycle I can't seem to escape. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing this video. Really great video!
Thank you for sharing. Social media is really a problem for creative people if we play into their game…which you almost have to in order to win their game. I need to think more about this.
Dear Lisa, also in your specific case as an artist on UA-cam I think there is also a need to change attitude toward your definition of success. If you look at each one of your videos, which by the way are lovely and I never miss one, you can treat them as a failure each time they don't get a lot of views OR you can see each one of them as a successful creative piece that you have produced. I also look at my videos as a wonderful documentary of my journey, and as such they also help me put together my books. Btw, Seinfeld is also my hero! 🌷🌞
I love this idea. Thank you for your advice. ❤️
I love your channel, your art is beautiful and inspiring. Don't get caught up in the UA-cam analytics, all it does is mess with your head ❤
Thank you! I will try my best to keep my focus on the work.
I just discovered your channel literally a half hour ago. I’m a total newbie to cutting up paper collage.
You’ve opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Move the paper not the scissors!!!! WHAT???!!!
I’m 71, a lifelong artist and creative healer and having the time of my life. 🤩.
You’re fantastic. Love your honesty and authentic energy. You’re perfect. ❤️
My motto since retiring has been “ if it ain’t fun I’m done”. Try it, it works.
Having expectations can bring you to your knees when things don’t turn out like you thought they would. If you’re having fun, you’re doing it right.❤
Thanks for being here! So interesting what you’re saying about not having expectations. I just heard someone say “ If you can put limits on your vision, it’s not coming from a higher place.” I think this vibes with what you’re saying. I love that. 💕
I turned 57 this year. 6 months into a creative business startup with my best friend. I let the resistance shut me down for years. You are doing a great job I am aways excited to see a new video from you! Thanks for this specifically.
Thank you! Good for you for starting a business. I hope it finds lots of success.💕
I always had the feelings on inadequacy in my art. My art had to be smart, avant-garde, museum worthy…I still feel this way sometimes but have slowly found the joy in just doing it.
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I don't think I've ever related to a video more in my life!! Thanks so much for making this and inspiring me to carry on battling this collage stuck on!
Hi Em! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for being here. 🤗
Lisa. Thank you.
Ima leave a comment, comment on comments, like all the comments and give a 👍🏽 at the top.
I appreciate that 😊
Great advice and approach to pushing through! Love your channel Lisa! Many thanks.
You are so welcome! 🤗
I just thought you might want to know that I have anticipated your next video ever since I watched your first video. I really enjoyed and appreciate your videos. This video was amazing and I’m so glad that you presented it to us. This is information I did not know and I think it is going to have a profound affect on my life. I think it probably applies to any part of our lives when we are trying something new. I will now remember this video when my brain is trying to sabotage me. Please do not quit. I think your videos have more to offer the world than you may realize. I believe it takes a lot longer to acquire a large following than people realize. Thank you for making the effort.🤗👏🏼✌🏼
Thank you so much for you thoughtful words and support. It means a lot to me. 🤗
Let go of expectations. Screw the analytics. If you’re not having fun… be done. Pivot to what makes you happy. 😃 ❤️
Follow your bliss! 🤗
I love this video! I relate so much to this. I am also almost 50 and have been so hard on myself and my art since I got back into it approximately 10 years ago. This is inspiring! Thank you ❤
Thanks for sharing!!
Probably one of the best videos I have stumbled across. Thank you for your candour and encouragement. I refuse to let YT analytics dictate to me. I do videos because I love it. And that's all that matters. So keep on going and keep sharing. We need more videos such as this. And - your art is stunning!
Awe thank you! What a lovely comment. You made my day! 🤗
Great topic! I quit a long time ago looking at analytics and trying to figure that all out. It was SO depressing and always made me go back to childhood when I was most often picked last in school. Personally, I think we've been so programmed with all this 'likes' and 'numbers.' Not to say I don't still have my moments like you - where ugh - I put all this work into something and have lower than expected numbers. I think too we sometimes have to really dig deep and think about what does success mean to each of us? It's not always monetary. With all that said, I do hope you plan to stick around and I very much enjoy your content. all my best to you!!
Thank you. You’ve given me something to think about. ❤️
I really enjoyed this thoughtful, insightful video. I'm going to share it with some other creatives that I know. Thank you for this one!
You are so welcome! 🙏
Think more on the folks who R watching ... those who U R helping to get better at the process of making art. Uplifting, encouraging them, and then praying for the channel's growth in numbers. Ann, Florida fan
Wonderful approach. ❤️
I thoroughly enjoy your channel and look forward to your videos. They’re not often enough! 😊
Awe thank you 😊
I had such a strong (affirmative yet challenging) response to this video that the length of it was beyond what UA-cam would tolerate. Frankly, it was a book -- or at least a long chapter. I finally QUIT, giving up on UA-cams boundaries for a PERFECT comment, copying what I had into my journal for future personal reflection.
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Man…UA-cam doesn’t give anyone a break! ❤️
Wow..what a helpful video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
Lisa! I love your videos. And THIS is my favorite one EVER. When I saw the title I thought, “oh no, my favorite youtubist might bail? “ so bc I love ur content already, I watched it. It was SO MUCH MORE than I expected, based on that title. You put together a video that perfectly sums up something so common in creative people, that so many artist can relate to. And in that commonality, there is ENCOURAGEMENT. I WANT ALL my creative friends to watch your video! Thank you so much for presenting meaningful content in such an easy to digest way. Also, your skin is flawless!
Thank you for your support and the lovely compliments. 🤗
Thank you so much for this video. I think artists of every kind are highly sensitive people and this explains a lot about what's going on with me.
I really appreciate this ... not going on You Tube though, but never say never.
Thank you for saying art has a spirit! I believe that too.
Linda H
You're so welcome!
Love your videos- I totally get what you’re saying. Your work is beautiful!! Even if your videos don’t get thousands of views, for the ones that ARE watching- you are really making an impact. I’ll be watching!! 😊
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Thank you so much… your words just described the same feelings I have… I also had several UA-cam-Channels…always quit. At least I also quit my Job as a teacher, after 15 years of hating it and started my own business. That was a good start. Thank you for this awesome video. ❤️
I also quit teaching after more than 15 years, but now am returning to supply teaching to make money as the art business isn’t covering the bills. To say I’m depressed about it is an understatement. 😢
This was very good for me. You're saying what I know is true about just get up and get started. The reward and undoing self sabotage is a body of work you can be proud of. My current excuses is that I need to clean out and organize. When I start, I end up sitting down and start creating. It's kind of backwards but I've let it go for so long, I feel like I can clean out, organize AND create at the same time. It helps to have a few days off in a row from my job to divide it out. I'm feeling better since I've sketched a little in the past couple of weeks. I need to go there. I'm kind of in three separate cars on a race track, getting to the finish line at the same time. ❤
I love this! I also am a decluttering procrastinator…but it never ends in art, just exhaustion. But, also a high from the clean spaces.😁
I hear you. Whilst i have carried on making art, its been a year since i posted up a video. I just got so disappointed over getting a handful of views and rarely any comments. When i had a video jump to 500 views I excitedly posted my next… to get less than 10. I quit. I am only just starting to think about posting again, because I have something I want to share, but expectations are tricky to suppress! Thanks for great content today 😊
I have found that I make art just because I love the process. It is a way to escape from the noise around me.
@@Creativeassemblages me too… its my meditation and my sanctuary to keep me sane!
I bought jewellery making kits from you when you were on Create and Craft/Hochanda Jane! How strange that I should recognise your name in the comments! I think you should start posting videos again but be intentional about it and commit to doing a video a week. 😊
@@SimoneWhippArtist hi! I am back on in November 😊. Yes I need to get back into a routine
@@AldridgeCrafts I will look out for you! 😄 I have just subscribed to your channel. You are only a few short of a thousand subscribers. Give it another go! 😁
What a timing of this video. A situation that happened this week made me feel super discouraged. On surface level it had to do with my competence in this one aspect of life however it was strong enough to make me question other aspects of my life (am I a good mother? Am I a good employee? Artist? Adult??). If I do reflect on it, though, it does come down to consistency. Consistency of showing up, to keep growing and keep improving. So that’s a really good point that you made. Just work and show up for yourself, and enjoy the process along the way. It’s humbling but I’m grateful at the same time. Thanks for a great video!
So glad my video resonated with you. ❤️
Hi Lisa, great conversation. All so true. We all go through these ups and downs, doubting our creativity, then coming up with the next great idea, hopefully masterpiece. I appreciate you, thank you for sharing. Do not stop for anyone!
Thanks for your support! 🤗
I have just discovered your channel new subscriber 😊 this is the first video I've watched and so happy I did ❤ I'm now going to binge watch your videos. I don't have a you tube channel but I'm a creative person and this video speaks to me and describes me so well thank you ☺️
Yay! Thank you!😊
Please do keep your channel going. Really enjoy your videos. I saw a video recently in which the artist talked about starting a YT channel not to make money, but as a way of getting yourself to commit to your art and be consistent. I'm not sure I'd ever do it, but it's an interesting idea.
I agree but it’s a bit of a catch-22. The more I work on my videos the less creative energy I have for my art. The less art I make the less video footage I have for my videos. 🤷🏻♀️
I just found your channel and this was the first of your videos I have watched.... the world does work in mysterious ways!! I have really been on a downward spiral this week and your words hit me right where I needed it. Deep down I assume my mojo will return.... it always has before! But when you are in that trough, it is hard to see over the top.
Hang in there, girl. I loved the collage you did on the video. Now going back to check out your past work... and I will be looking out for the next one. Big hugs and a gentle nudge to keep going 😊
Here’s to the brighter days and not giving up? 🤗
Thanks so much for this video, fascinating how creatives brains are wired differently and that this is what supports our practice, but also hinders it! Also really like the references to children's illustration from the 70's/80's - my era too! Keep up the great collages and video's x
You are so welcome!
Loved your video, but I disagree with Seinfeld saying "If you don't have discipline, you're a child." You could also be neurodivergent with executive function issues that need to be addressed/worked around. I do a lot of overthinking (I even have a t-shirt about it) and it gets in my way a lot. I've done very little creatively this month and I decided earlier this week that this weekend I would focus on art. This video gave me an extra kick in the pants to follow through with that. Thank you!
Good point! It sounds like the negative voice in our head that we are meant to be dismissing. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Wow. Jerry Seinfeld telling us he gets in dark moods!…and that work is the only antidote.
“If you don’t have discipline, you’re a child.”
Even the most rich and famous struggle. Good to know. 😊
Hi Lisa, I so enjoy your videos. I hope you don't give up your channel.
Happy to help grow the channel by sharing to Art Groups 👍
Thanks you so much, that would be wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️
Just keep going!!! Very helpful❤
So glad!
Exactly what I needed right now! Grateful.
Glad it helped!
The best book I have ever read about self-sabotage is The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. Her other book Pivot Year is also very good. Actually all her books are excellent. I love your college and really enjoy your You Tube videos. Don't quit, please.
Thanks! I’ll read it. 😊
we all feel like this and I think we have been mis-sold a lie about the numbers, and the amount of viewers, it doesn't matter if our videos reach and change the life of just one person, this is amazing, I don't even see the analytics, I have no interest in them. I procrastinate so much, each day I wake with a creative to do list of ideas and each night I am lucky if I have done 1 thing!
Yes we only have so much time in a day and so many responsibilities.
Facts! It's like you crawled into my brain. Everything you said was spot on with the things that I go through and experience, down to our ages. And what's even more reassuring is that you made this for a larger audience, which means, it's not just me. It's hard getting out of a funk, but I think this video is helping with that. Thanks for sharing your advice. I'm going to start planning my next video now - and I'll try not to overthink it ;)
I’m so glad I could help you! 🥲😊
I love, love, love your videos. I get so excited when I see there’s a new one! Your work is gorgeous and so interesting and unique. Thank you so much for your vulnerability and sharing these feelings that and thoughts that so many others have as well. Please please don’t stop making your amazing videos. There’s nothing else like them ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Lisa! This is another excellent video.
You are so welcome!
I really enjoy your videos Lisa. They're inspiring and I really love the practical ideas 😘
Thank you so much!
The UA-cam statistics are very discouraging in my opinion. Before starting UA-cam I already worked for myself as an artist, and I started creating video's as a creative outlet, without a plan to add to my income with the video's. But it can be very tempting to want to try and earn more money creating video's - it's a disappointing game. As soon as I attach money or amount of views to the outcome of my video's, the fun is out of it for me. I now try to see it as a hobby - to upload not more than 1-2 video's a month and let my income be through my art. The added bonus of UA-cam is that it does create leads for your webshop etc. But when wanting to really create a full income with UA-cam, I think I'd have to post weekly and the attention would be moved away from the essence of my art and towards creating video after video. Which is not something I could sustain.
I agree 💯. Its true the more time I spend making videos the less art I’m making. Thanks for your thoughts. 😊
Don’t you dare quit!!!
I’m trying to push through, Susan! Thanks for always being here. ❤️❤️❤️
This was a really inspirational video to watch. I also make videos about art (quilts), and I do doubt my abilities constantly.
Thanks. Don’t give up! ❤️
Hey, life doesn't have to be that serious. Creating is all about fun. Have Fun!! and as long as you are having it, you are living a creatively fulfilled life. :)
Good advice
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this.
You are so welcome!
The struggle is real. Have you read Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic”? She would tell you your creativity doesn’t owe you an income.
Yes I’ve read it. Good advice.
We are created beings so when we create, we are being just like our Creator. A privilege and Wonderous.
I agree. 😊
Don’t quit! But please do stop quoting Jordan Peterson.
Thanks for the encouragement ❤️
Lisa - I just discovered your channel yesterday and I think I have already watched all of your videos. I love your art so much and hope to be able to purchase some when I have more disposable income.
Interesting take on a complex issue. Disagree with Seinfeld though on work being the antidote as well as a lack of discipline. As someone who suffers from depression and being creative (btw, I don't like the term highly creative, you are either creative or not,...I digress), I take exception to someone who says "just work" and you "have no discipline". Pfft.
I think most of your issues come from having a UA-cam full stop. IMHO, you become a slave to it and it just kills the joy.
So step away from social media and do what makes you happy.
I did this and now I rarely post, and it's liberating.
If you want to teach, run in person courses, they'll be more fullfilling.
Yes it would be liberating not to do UA-cam that’s for sure. Thanks for your input. 😊