Art is Useless Until Someone Sees It

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @GreenJay
    @GreenJay 8 місяців тому +145

    One of my favorite art related quotes is "Music is always made for the listeners, but the first listener is the player" by Wynton Marsalis. We often make things for others to see/listen to, but ultimately you have to start by making something YOU want to see. When I learned that it changed the way I make things, and it's one of the things that reignited my fire for creativity.

    • @findphotography
      @findphotography 8 місяців тому +2

      This is a very good point. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ShripatiDev2
      @ShripatiDev2 8 місяців тому +1

      Exactly! Make something that YOU would watch/listen/see! Learnt the same thing

    • @MaineMountainMedia
      @MaineMountainMedia 8 місяців тому

      This is a great quote! I had the absolute pleasure of (finally) seeing Wynton Marsalis play live in Portland Maine 4 weeks ago. He is an absolute legend.

    • @AnuEnilolobo
      @AnuEnilolobo 8 місяців тому

      That's a beautiful quote

  • @ybxfitness
    @ybxfitness 8 місяців тому +71

    Peter!!! Thank you brother! I sold my first large print to a stranger for over $1000! (Photo of Jurassic rock in Maui shot from an helicopter) and I learned everything from you on the last 8 years, from beginner to award wining wedding photography to sell my first print for Art Display!! I hope one day I can thank you in person!!!

    • @abhinavinsearchofthelost
      @abhinavinsearchofthelost 8 місяців тому +1

      Well done, man! You are that wolf 🐺

    • @AKSDOGS
      @AKSDOGS 8 місяців тому +3

      That’s awesome, congrats you deserve it! How did the client find you or where were you selling your work?

    • @Ernest_Kahn
      @Ernest_Kahn 8 місяців тому

      Insane.

  • @dereck_MT360
    @dereck_MT360 8 місяців тому

    Don’t ever stop being who you are Pete I have watched you since day one on UA-cam and I love the evolution of your channel. You’re one of the real ones and that’s why you’re still around and not quitting UA-cam.

  • @GBlaque
    @GBlaque 8 місяців тому +1

    My favorite brand is one from Japan called Visvim. The owner used to make books with pictures of items from his collection, the pieces from the clothing line for the season, and his reflections about where the inspiration came from for the clothing. They were called dissertations and were hard cover bound. I think Pete needs to make them.

  • @KellanReck
    @KellanReck 8 місяців тому +34

    You're a legend Peter! Always inspire me to push. Really appreciate that!

  • @fredamsouza
    @fredamsouza 8 місяців тому +11

    I LOVE these kinds of discussions. So much food for thought. I have been literally having this sort of conversation with my wife for the past few weeks, she's in a very important transition point in her life. I've invited her out to watch the video with me in it was very inspiring for her as well. So let me leave a very warm thank you here for you.

  • @filmsbyrush
    @filmsbyrush 7 місяців тому +1

    Need more episodes like this. Banger!

  • @perigee1275
    @perigee1275 8 місяців тому

    Yes. And the viewer of my photos is me. If someone else enjoys them then all the better.
    I was advised in the beginning to avoid getting into the Instagram feedback loop. "Just take the photos".
    I'm sooooo glad I took their advice. It's just me and the camera creating images without a million other
    voices making me second guess everything I do.

  • @mattih
    @mattih 8 місяців тому +52

    Hey thats my office! 😊

    • @PatsonTek
      @PatsonTek 8 місяців тому +1

      WE miss you MATTIH 😢😢
      How i wish i could be like you

  • @AniTrone
    @AniTrone 8 місяців тому +15

    Art is a rhythmic therapy when you engage that energy with your soul. If you care to share that with others. It's a blessing to them if it resonates, but it's always a blessing and meditative journey for the one soul that creates for the healing of one's soul.

  • @monochromios
    @monochromios 8 місяців тому +1

    I love those conversations. You're a great host: let people tell their stories. Thank you for sharing

  • @alexradsby
    @alexradsby 8 місяців тому +5

    This is so good. A proper conversation about art. Nothing better! Great to see Lane as well!

  • @Linventive
    @Linventive 8 місяців тому +1

    The small push I needed to keep moving forward. Thank you Pete.

  • @JHurrenPhotography
    @JHurrenPhotography 8 місяців тому

    Hey! I'm attending Sheridan College. In second year, not thinking about dropping out, but I get what a relief that would be. Intense!! I live hearing your professional story :)

  • @wallyfrogmore
    @wallyfrogmore 8 місяців тому

    I remember the idea of "gear and beer" type pod idea you had a while back. I imagine this is just an updated idea of it. I like it

  • @joserangelve
    @joserangelve 8 місяців тому

    Art is perhaps the purest and highest form of communication that exists...but perhaps we need to communicate with ourselves first, to make art. Excellent video.

  • @MarcoBlanke
    @MarcoBlanke 8 місяців тому +8

    Damn, guys. That video helped me a lot. Feeling not seen, missing the algorithm by miles, having the feeling that no one sees what I'm doing. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Bring back blogs! And conversations like that!

    • @TonyNomadic
      @TonyNomadic 8 місяців тому +2

      Agreed. This resonated deeply

  • @stew411
    @stew411 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely love this community and all of the creativity that comes with it. Cheers to life.

  • @ogsander
    @ogsander 8 місяців тому +5

    Lane is such a cool dude. Honestly one of the nicest guys in the industry

  • @natethemfg
    @natethemfg 8 місяців тому +1

    At 10:50. Words have never resonated with me more. These last 2 years have beat me into a shell. But I’m thankful for it. I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. “‘I’ve never been lighter” is exactly how I’d describe it. I’m finally learning who I am and I’ve never felt more. I was described as heartless, having seemingly no emotion. Today I can FEEL art.

  • @donsoley746
    @donsoley746 8 місяців тому

    I can see why Peter M has such a following - he provides a dimension beyond kit and tips… many thanks!

  • @bryanjeddy
    @bryanjeddy 8 місяців тому

    Art is for me and only me, that’s why I shoot, paint and drawer. Others seeing it is a bonus to me, I don’t share a lot of what I create because it’s for me.

  • @thinkplanetearth2946
    @thinkplanetearth2946 8 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed this conversation. I appreciated his candor about living paycheck to paycheck despite what the perception was of his success. What amazing photos you showed of his. I will look him up to see his work.

  • @ZoeRikardo
    @ZoeRikardo 8 місяців тому

    I agree with both you guys. I get really stoke when one of my youtube videos gets 100 + views. For me it's the process of making art, videos , pictures, and not the numbers. Making vids, trying out different film stocks that what makes me happy. Great Video Guys!

  • @robertjureit2574
    @robertjureit2574 8 місяців тому +2

    Retired photographer,of 50+ years. Similar story,a friend of mine.saw my life as a shooter,with not a great income. SO, i also started bying and selling Land,and trading the stock market. HE,said no way you will be good,doing several things. His limited mind,could only handle, one job. Years later, he’s stocking shelves at a resale store. I retired, at 50,with a BIG six figure income. To ALL, don’t let others try to Run YOUR life. And today,at 69 years old,still shooting with a Leica M10M, with the 90mm,f2.2 Thambar.

  • @cydneebrook
    @cydneebrook 8 місяців тому

    I used to watch your videos a few years ago and I just wasn’t vibing with the content. Where as now I’m excited for your work and your video now, it’s fun and light now so thank you for making it

  • @ShripatiDev2
    @ShripatiDev2 8 місяців тому

    Peter, loving your videos that you've been uploading lately. That real talk that you do about how social media has changed, why we should not care about numbers.... wow. Love it. Its really good to watch your videos as a creator. ❤

  • @jatin.c
    @jatin.c 8 місяців тому +1

    Woahhhh, they are back, the podcast style, interview style episodes are back. Super stocked already. Thanks Pete 🤩🙌🏻 absolutely love to layback and watch these videos.

  • @LightspeedTutorials
    @LightspeedTutorials 8 місяців тому +1

    That was pretty cool, solid content, chill vibe, creative broll, I liked it.

  • @michaelcromar3070
    @michaelcromar3070 8 місяців тому

    Love it!! Absolutely love it, it’s what I need to see when I’m striving and working every day to do what I love every day and take pictures! Agree to the scary, challenge yourself and you never know who you’ll meet and where it goes 👍👍 legends

  • @joshisout
    @joshisout 8 місяців тому +2

    Started photography because of you Pete! Just got my video featured by Canon yesterday and couldn’t be more stoked 🤘

  • @mb-watches
    @mb-watches 8 місяців тому +4

    You are you Pete, you said your style has changed, to me, it hasn’t. You are still the guy I subscribed to long time ago, positive energy, everytime developing, surprising and, yes, inspiring. Your style has evolved, you’re more happy, you recovered your love for the art again, doesn’t get better than that. Happy Wednesday, cheers as usual, from Germany.

  • @tysons6972
    @tysons6972 8 місяців тому +3

    you always inspire thankyou, but we all must remember why we all pickup a camera and started taking photos, the fun the journey and the adventure to see things in a different way, thanks for the inspiration to do better.

  • @rgarrettphoto
    @rgarrettphoto 8 місяців тому

    Recently just picked up an Olympus Pen EE2, made 10 years before I was born. Yes, going back to film makes me want to make art and reenergized my passion.

  • @mirjalolqosimov9044
    @mirjalolqosimov9044 8 місяців тому +6

    Hi from Uzbekistan,Pete keep striving 🎉🎉🎉,God bless you🎉🎉🎉

  • @melissawilliams2969
    @melissawilliams2969 6 місяців тому

    Yes bring back the Blog Pete! I love them 👏

  • @showbizzman
    @showbizzman 8 місяців тому

    Even if your art style is constanly evolving you will always remain the same genuine guy Pete. Im pretty sure thats why most people follow you. Because its feels like you stay true to yourself.

  • @kundo9639
    @kundo9639 8 місяців тому

    I could listen to conversations between the two of you for hours. Oh maaan it would be epic if you'd have a podcast @Peter

  • @bennychristiansen78
    @bennychristiansen78 8 місяців тому

    Love it.
    Specially the part, where is your art good if nobody see it. I struggle with that part with my Art.
    You are one of the artist who inspired me to start my photography craft and Ignited my fire for photography art and a way out of the military.
    I LOVE YOUR NEW STYLE, HOLD ON TO THAT. 🤩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @davidstone408
    @davidstone408 8 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable to watch, two people enjoying their progression

  • @TrueNorthLens
    @TrueNorthLens 8 місяців тому

    Big fan of these raw conversations with purely talented people and views. Thank you Pete! Definitely keeps my mind on my goals!

  • @_atultawde
    @_atultawde 8 місяців тому

    These types of conversations are soo good for someone who is always looking to learn a thing or two from someone who has already achieved so much and yet they are still hungry to learn and move even further in their life and art.. 🙏🏼Thank you Sir P for such amazing conversation videos.. always a student of you and the art that you create 📸✨

  • @KoriClarke
    @KoriClarke 8 місяців тому +1

    that fade to black outro moment was so calming 😃

  • @kultyurgeym
    @kultyurgeym 8 місяців тому

    I love this one. It hits everything that I believe when I started to be serious in photography. I don't care the validation of the others and started working on ehat makes me happy with my art.

  • @christornes577
    @christornes577 8 місяців тому

    Such a good input. Like every creative struggles between these two sides. Financial and creative success.
    Thanks Pete

  • @JasonHobbsGuitarist
    @JasonHobbsGuitarist 8 місяців тому

    That All depends on who the art is intended for. Art can be useful and therapeutic for the creator, a great escape. Music is art. One can create music and art for themselves and get just as much satisfaction without sharing it. That’s when the ego comes into play and the pure essence of the art is sometimes lost, it’s no longer your art and it’s now open for interpretation.

  • @joshuakersman637
    @joshuakersman637 8 місяців тому

    and once again through everything happening in my life rn. Peter Mckinnon has made me realize it's ok. that I'll find my way through it. that it is all worth fighting for. When I make it as a professional photographer. I'll have owed him for his inspiration.

  • @enerico
    @enerico 8 місяців тому +2

    Just watched and literally cried a little bit when you said "the hungry wolf will runs the furthest". Just feeling the grind and stress everyday trying to make it. This is amazing Peter!

  • @vlottje
    @vlottje 8 місяців тому

    I would love to have these conversations as a full uncut podcast. Really missing the Matti and Pete show! Matti's podcast was also great. I think these conversations have great potential.

  • @ms.cinematic
    @ms.cinematic 7 місяців тому

    I love this podcast style of video! Please make more of these type of relaxed chill conversational type videos totally digging it!

  • @natelear
    @natelear 7 місяців тому

    Favorite PM video in a long time. Thank you for doing this one.

  • @falguniandmanish_
    @falguniandmanish_ 8 місяців тому

    I've stopped posting photos on instagram due to the numbers. I am also afraid of posting reels. I travel a lot and love doing it, but somehow the numbers got to me. It's like I am constantly being judged and looking for validation from others. Which is wild.

  • @Chuckdtv
    @Chuckdtv 8 місяців тому +1

    Lane, you, and Jay... Bro you all are inspirations! I have my Coup de Tete custom hat, ordering a custom jacket from Master... Pete what the heck am I going to get from you to support the Trio? Much love my brother!

  • @cwTheDrummist
    @cwTheDrummist 8 місяців тому

    How cool to be around people that you inspire and that inspire you. This was 🔥.

  • @robertwright8306
    @robertwright8306 8 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoy these not-podcast episodes! Just short conversations about photography/art.

  • @KobieMC
    @KobieMC 8 місяців тому

    Incredibly inspiring video and so much to take in that can be applied to life in general. This is something that needs to be heard by so many! Thanks for doing this video. This one will stand the test of time.

  • @Venividiveloce
    @Venividiveloce 8 місяців тому

    We need the PM Photography pod would listen for hours love these videos🤘🏼

  • @Screeny42
    @Screeny42 8 місяців тому

    I love that conversation. Thank you, guys.
    Sergei from Siberia

  • @DavionWest
    @DavionWest 7 місяців тому

    Defiantly needed this video! Didn't know what to expect when I clicked, but thank you to both of yall.

  • @bennyb865
    @bennyb865 8 місяців тому +8

    Peter McKinnon: I'm only shooting film. Also Peter McKinnon walks out with Leica Q series camera.

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead 8 місяців тому +1

    I love these conversations with other artists. It's literally the most visually stimulating "podcast" one can experience.

  • @madushankadissanayake7469
    @madushankadissanayake7469 8 місяців тому

    That conversation inspires me.. Thanks pete🥰❤ really really good one❤

  • @wesleystreetshots
    @wesleystreetshots 8 місяців тому

    Dude I like your work more now that you're being true to you! But love the honesty there. As someone who just started a UA-cam, I have chased views with review videos and instantly didn't love the process. And in my last camera comparison had a light bulb moment how gear just doesn't matter as much as the person behind it. It's a freeing moment.

  • @mravalik
    @mravalik 8 місяців тому

    Such wisdom filled depth with creativity and truth as an aspiring creator turned into a business, thanks Pete!

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 8 місяців тому

    ❤️❤️❤️ Fantastic words of advice and a couple of ripper quotes ❤️❤️❤️

  • @o1ecypher
    @o1ecypher 8 місяців тому

    the website page is a video but its a video with your words showing up, you can be creative with the fonts and how they appear on the screen. its like a blog in a video, you watch the video and you see the words so you can read it as you watch. smile love the energy

  • @nagorb666
    @nagorb666 8 місяців тому

    DAMN YOU PETER!! That's two quotes that I've taken on in the last couple of weeks: "Land some planes" and "The hungry wolf..."

  • @THSimagery
    @THSimagery 8 місяців тому

    Those jackets go crazy!!! Great video! Really cool!

  • @everausten
    @everausten 8 місяців тому

    This was such an engaging conversation between two artists ✨

  • @ashleytoltonart
    @ashleytoltonart 8 місяців тому

    These motivational videos absolutely GET to me!! I love them and I'm left feeling so inspired!!

  • @kushishtofu1934
    @kushishtofu1934 8 місяців тому

    This was a beatiful conversation, I love it. Also, maybe that quote with the Wolf would be a nice theme for Master Supply co products?

  • @AlbertKarhuFilms
    @AlbertKarhuFilms 8 місяців тому

    true art is made from the heart. make art that YOU yourself want to see, hear, feel and become lost in. nothing else matters.

  • @timkristensson2279
    @timkristensson2279 8 місяців тому

    Really loved this video! This is exactly what many people need to hear. Love the new Peter

  • @RiggsTaylor
    @RiggsTaylor 7 місяців тому

    Man, this is a really timely video. Thank you both!

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful, valuable discussion, Peter. Thank you.

  • @monkeybillkrs
    @monkeybillkrs 8 місяців тому

    Love idea of a blog. Great video as always, very inspiring.

  • @magicslim9210
    @magicslim9210 8 місяців тому

    Love these kind of videos from you Pete. Bravo!

  • @TheSmugglersRoom
    @TheSmugglersRoom 8 місяців тому

    "I've never been lighter" . . . DAMN! I love that Peter. Thank you!

  • @Stanmademedia
    @Stanmademedia 8 місяців тому

    I shoot a lot of film and I only end up showing it to mym close friends or people I was with. Posting to instagram feels so stressful and I end up not posting at all so I literally started a blog on my website haha! Even if nobody sees it, I dont care. I still feel like im giving life to my photos instead of letting them die on a hard drive. I enjoy talking about the work anyway. I just posted the first one on the homepage of my website.

  • @chadwickestey
    @chadwickestey 8 місяців тому

    Hope to see more of these conversations Pete!

  • @jordanchou
    @jordanchou 8 місяців тому

    This is great advice. I'm glad you touched on the part where you still have to make money. In my head, it makes sense that I should just create what I want and what makes me feel good and happy, but as someone who's not making a sustainable income yet, you also have to find where that aligns with what people want in order to get paid. Then, when you're as famous as Peter McKinnon, you can ACTUALLY do whatever you want. lol

  • @BRollBenny
    @BRollBenny 8 місяців тому +1

    As someone who provides for his family with a camera, I really appreciate that Peter didn't downplay the fact that some of us have to shoot the way that keeps us paid.

  • @DeathGripWax
    @DeathGripWax 8 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed this conversation and love the part of forgetting the numbers and being light and happy. Y'all hooked up with Colter Wall yet? A fellow Canadian, insanely talented songwriter. :)

  • @hellabiz4289
    @hellabiz4289 7 місяців тому +1

    pirate, rebel, and outlaw.
    "non-alcoholic espresso martinis."
    tickled my funny bone!
    all y'alls are awesome in every way!

  • @kylehuntxr
    @kylehuntxr 8 місяців тому

    Always love this insightful introspective type videos. I say send the blog and bring back photo stories 🙏🏾

  • @CristinaMelendrezphotography
    @CristinaMelendrezphotography 8 місяців тому

    This is beautiful, basically our soul is at peace.

  • @nitezpeed
    @nitezpeed 8 місяців тому +1

    When I started my Astrophotography Channel and all the Social Media that goes into it, I made a commitment to not care about Subs and Likes....I do it to Document my skills and craft, but most of all I do it for fun....Like or Dislike, Sub or not Sub....I work a full time job that pays the bills and take care of my Family. You can take risks, you can take chances, thats ok when your on your own with nothing to lose....But, Your Family is everything..and they are first in my life..... I found my Balance and Peace....and that is what matters. For everyone else that Balance and Peace is different... Art is Not Useless until someone sees it.... Art is Self....Our Expression, our Creativity, our Manifestation.... If it gives Sparks or Ignites feelings in others, all the better.

  • @BenDevery
    @BenDevery 8 місяців тому +1

    I can feel it through the screen my bro! Love that energy Peter. Off to take macros of grass blades lol.

  • @AkshitVashisht
    @AkshitVashisht 8 місяців тому +1

    Anyone else looking at that JUNK ON LEFT..again and agaia and...😁😁😁LOVE YA PETE..Alwaysssthebesstt💛💛💛

  • @revaaron
    @revaaron 8 місяців тому +6

    I shoot 1-2 rolls a week on film. I spend way too much money on cameras. I take the time to go out, photo, scan, organize, and I post them on my Instagram. They get 0-17 likes and I'm absolutely AOK with that. I do it for myself.

    • @travisbrown2459
      @travisbrown2459 8 місяців тому

      I’d love to see your photos if you don’t mind posting your insta here. Cool if not.

  • @chilledwalrus
    @chilledwalrus 8 місяців тому +1

    You’re thinking of bringing back a blob? What does that mean? A blob of what? Goo? Have you seen the movie, “The Blob”? Outstanding photography in that movie.

  • @onebadassacrobat
    @onebadassacrobat 8 місяців тому

    You Validate what you Tolerate. As someone in the arts and has a 15,000 sq. ft studio for the past 25 years, it's always been a rise and grind lifestyle and i wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

  • @TylerCheeseman
    @TylerCheeseman 8 місяців тому +1

    excellent video! I always love the open honesty. It sheds some light on what happens behind the scenes and really helps put things in perspective. Also bring back the blog and toss that non-alcoholic espresso-martini recipe up there while you're at it (please)

  • @becs2cool
    @becs2cool 8 місяців тому

    Needed to hear this today! So many interesting points of view - great video!

  • @mimisart
    @mimisart 8 місяців тому

    Inspiring. Single mom here and I will just keep on juggling and dreaming out loud. One day my art will be my only ‘job’ but most of all my passion.

  • @eusuf_hasnat
    @eusuf_hasnat 8 місяців тому

    Wanna see more depth conversation like this❤ its very inspiring sir💙

  • @tazyt3388
    @tazyt3388 8 місяців тому

    yeah if making your art has bought you joy i reckon it has a point and if eventually others get to enjoy it too well thats a win hope ya well peter cheers

  • @TheNetflixNook
    @TheNetflixNook 8 місяців тому

    Pete just knows how to push those inspirational buttons and just lift you up. Love your channel / content ❤

  • @IvarsDayLab
    @IvarsDayLab 8 місяців тому

    Hey Pete! Great video! Loved it all! Best video for this eve, especially those shots where Lane makes some coffee on the open fire wearing the finest leather.

  • @messengerimagery52
    @messengerimagery52 8 місяців тому

    Love what you do!! staying true to yourself can be a challenge with how the world pushes us. You and I have different styles but I love that! I think the most 'Likes" I ever got is like 32 on IG haha! but I love what I do and I'll keep doing my thing! you and a handful of other photographers really hit home about staying true to yourself and style. Thanks for being True!!!