I really appreciate the fact that the artist's voice clips are included so we can hear directly from them, a lot of really insightful knowledge in this book
Okay this is incredible, all the things that has been happening, so a little story about me. Ive been a bit overwhelmed with all the implications that comes with entering a working life (im an engineer) and I was loosing a bit my focus about what I really want to do, art. But life's a bit hard, you have less time, the company where I work had a 2 week crunch time where I worked almost hours a week, and I got sick in the process, I was destroyed, I went home at 11am and go bed without draw because I have to work 12+ hours again. But last week I curiously got chicken pox too (at 26 years), so I was sent home to rest, and started to notice a pattern about the things I see around me, and somehow, I were surrounded by all kind of motivational stories, from the news on the tv and casual talking with people, to youtube suggestions about successful developer stories. I was almost shocked when I noticed this video, you released one of your most motivational speechs for free and now im listening the fuck out of it just as impressed as before. I believe life is trying to tell me something, to focus again and pursue my dream and as you said you have to believe in these things, I believe in it. Thank you for this hobby, you were a big part of my mind change, Im focused again now and I will not loose focus again about what I want to do, it is just a matter of time when I quit my job and start to do what I truly love. Cheeres.
I absolutely love this audiobook! I think you're so right about failure and resilience being keys to success. However, one thing I'd like to note: your approach to being easy on oneself, to relaxing when one is tired or unmotivated I don't necessarily agree with. You should always try your best and try to overcome the primitive self, but being aware of your body and your mental health is really imperative. If I feel like stopping, I listen to my body. I take a break and honor myself. But I balance that by committing to try and practice everyday, and putting my all into the time I am able to work.
Thank you for being so extremely kind to put this audio book on your channel! It will certainly be my companion for quite some time. There is so much helpful and positive information that I want to listen it again very soon.
I was discouraged all my life to be an artist, but in the past 10 months I´ve been trying to reconnect with myself and try to do my best. Thanks Bobby for all this amazing material, I will try to repay the things you gave helping others when I have the chance (not sure that I can now, I´m still an amateur XD). Also, keep the amazing work ;3
Bobby you've changed my life I study in Schoolism and its the best decision ever I didn't want to go to a conventional school cause, really , school have always ruined my passion. I studied the whole veterinary career, but discovered art was my call, so I'm 26 and started over again from scratch. With no time to loose I see I'm really improving with every class, just in company of my believe and passion.
Hi +Creepy Amy, I work at Schoolism. Thanks so much for your comment!! Amazing to hear that you're inspired, (I'm the same age as you too, so don't worry!!) There is no rush in life, and you will get there with practice and passion! I totally believe in you!! :D ~ Richelle
I really look up to you bobby. I"m working with a client right now that could really get my art career going. I'm giving him so far way more than he is even asking for in the hopes he will be impressed. so far he has told me he likes my art. im really nervous though. thanks for helping me. i am a lot like you. I want to be a character designer. i dont know if it sounds lame but i just have always felt it in my heart. that is what i was meant to be. Tetsuya Nomura, the character designer for FInal Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts is my absolute hero.
This book was super practical and inspiring. Your true concern for other artists shows. Your channel gets me through the days when work is really dragging and I wish I was working for myself. Thank you Bobby, your work and advice inspires me to keep fighting as an Artist.
This is a really old video, but I just wanted to say...thank you. Thank you so much. I’ve had some doubts about pursuing art as a career because of what my parents tell me and what I’ve read online. But I’ve realized that I truly want to draw, and make art, and tell stories, regardless of what others say. This video gave me the motivation and courage to pursue my dreams. Thank you again. I’ll be sure to pass on the knowledge to any other doubtful artist I encounter.
Wow!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear the positive impact this video has had on you and your artistic journey! Best of luck to you as you continue to pursue your dreams! :)
This is all very good advice, and I'm glad I watched this. A lot of artist need to hear this. "For me, art is a lifestyle...My love of art is something I need to protect." - Same for me.
I just love everything about you...I just play your interviews , your personal improving tips and I feel like am listening something very informative, interesting and calming at the same time...thank you so much for sharing your love and passion with all other artists...
Thank you for sharing your book for free , I always go to your channel whenever I feel lost on my way as an artist and also I share what I learned (from your videos) to my other friends whenever they're having negative thoughts about their journey to be an artist . :)
i have listened to this book three times already...you have no idea how much of a positive impact this has made on me. thank you SO much for sharing this!
So glad that you found the channel!! It's hard to find motivation and inspiration sometimes, but it's awesome to hear that you're getting some inspiration! Keep going! :D ~ Richelle
This is by far the best audio book for artists I have come across! Anything that an artist does which involves a personal touch will always hit a home run! So so inspiring! Thanks a lot Bobby!
I have been listening to ur videos this past few weeks and I just want to thank you very much. I am in a complicated stage in my life with conflicted feelings but one thing's for sure is that I want to be a fufilled artist. All ur interview videos and others like this really help and I appreciate it, so thank u again, Bobby Chiu and I can only hope to share whatever I can whenever my time comes as well
Ive been having a rilly shit time lately with thinking about ware i want my art to go or if i can get it to go father then i have it now. This video/audio book helped me a lot it gave me more perspective but also more things to think about.
I Swear I've heard this audiobook like 7 - 8 times through my life already, on the spawn of once a year or so, it always keeps me motivated once in a while, and I've felt I've really progressed through my art career. Hope One day I can thank you in person one day Bobby. For now well I can't express how much this have changed me, even though some of the times I listened to the audio book I felt burnout and couldn't find myself on it, some other times I reflected my path on it and really find a way to push through, so yeah, thank you :3.
Thank you for such a kind comment!😊 It's so great to hear this audiobook has helped you progress in your career and stay motivated. Hopefully you can attend this year's LightBox Expo and finally meet Bobby in person!! ~S
Every day as I begin my warm up sketches I will put on your videos to listen to. Today though your words hit me even more so than throughout all of your great interviews and exercise talks that have captured my attention since I first started listening (which is saying something coming from a guy with ADD). In this video specifically around 1:05:00 you had a "Coach Carter" like speech that made me pumped up to do my practice paintings this morning and made me feel proud of my decision in life to pursue being a professional artist. As an undergrad I was on scholarship to swim competitively at the division 1 level and can safely say I have heard a good motivational pep talk or two in my life. Still, you somehow managed to send a shiver of excitement down my spine. This feeling reminded me about how much blood, sweat, and tears I had to shed in order to get to the level that I did within my sport. My first year after graduating with a degree in Fine Arts is coming to a close soon and I sometimes begin to feeling that ever looming shadow of self doubt cast itself over my path ahead. I am reminded now of the sheer volume of hours though that I spent training each week in the pool for swimming, and lets just say it far exceeds the amount I have spent trying to make my way within in the art world. As someone who has had to play catch up their whole life to many naturally gifted athletes, I understand the amazing results that an insatiable drive can bring. Sorry for writing out an essay here, but listening to what you said seriously managed to reassure me that I can do this. Recently I landed my first contract creating concept art for a mobile game and when that wraps up around January I look forward to finally subscribing to the Schoolism classes! Thank you for this Bobby, I had no idea how much I needed to hear all of what you said.
Thanks, man. I needed this. It's good to hear not everything is gonna fail miserably. I think laziness is the key to 90 percent of failure - when you defeat that nothing can stand in your way constantly.
This is audio book is so useful, it's a very well structured motivational plan to keep an artist on track in their everyday endeavor. And the video is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing it Bobby, I'll pass it on.
Your thoughtful videos are all that I play to keep me motivated while working if I have an art block or doing a repetitive animation that I can't skip. Thanks for all the efforts and one day I WILL repay by spreading what I have learnt from you and other artists to people who are too scared to make their first step in this beautiful creative world of art.
so glad I stumbled upon this video randomly through my recommended autoplay! I was listening to this while I was applying for work and woke up to find a possible proposal! I had almost given up and given into laziness. Thank you so much Bobby!
thank you so much for the video and advice. I love the way you created the little creatures taking care of the details, and you were not scared to erase, change and try new features..thats creatvity, thats the ability to transform, give life in abundance!!
I'm sooo happy that I stumbled onto this! Also thank you again Bobby for making this FREE and readily available. Your contents just causes domino effects of creativity onto artists like me. Thank you so, so much.
Thanks so much for this Bobby, I don't think listening to this once is enough. I'll keep getting back and listen to this for inspiration everytime I'm working.
I loved reading the book, and I've loved remembering it through this audio. The inner voice was wonderful Bobby, made me laugh, and made me intense. Thank you so much for this gift!
I'm so glad I listened to this video! I wish I listened to it 4 years ago. This has inspired me to draw more than I normally do and has made me have more drive than ever. Thank you!
Okay so. I honestly barely can relate to the book I feel. I feel like I should be inspired. But it feels alienating. It speaks of the art journey as this joyous thing that you should obsess over and all that. But I just can't relate to it. My journey was and still is painful, frustrating, sometimes confusing, and rage inducing. I have a passion for art, but I am getting this impression that I am just not built for it because I don't have that same innate passion that is being displayed here. Not enough struggle is being shown. The expert voices feel like they want to be encouraging but instead they give off that vibe of "This person was made for art", instead of a person who decided to become an artist and after many trials and pain managed to succeed at getting to the top. At least at the start it tries to say that yeah things will be difficult but it seems to put way more emphasis on just overwhelming amount of work and "just enjoying it" and "just get obsessed" and "just draw". Real "if you aren't born it then you ain't becoming it" vibe with how it seems to dismiss just how grueling this path really is. Also the whole "art reflects who the person is in reality" is a very problematic thing to teach. Especially nowadays as people are actively trying to bring back stigmatization of certain types of subject matter in media, accusing people interested in and creating such things to be a danger to others. That really can mess up horror writers/artists and some of the more taboo subject matter. I should probably go through more of your videos and see if you've had an audiobook that is being more "real" about the journey, or even just a video or two.
This is amazing Bobby! It is so generous of you to give all this information for free. This helped me a lot in my journey to be an artist, and I will definitely listen to this as much as i can. You are one of my biggest inspirations, thank you so much.
Thank you Bobby. This audiobook is an audio treasure. I am finally deciding to follow my dreams of being a full-time Artist. The information here is invaluable. I will listen on repeat.
I think finding Bobby`s 1st youtube or even livestream podcast things from like 10years ago really put me on a path for my career ! Even though I work in 3D creature art and not drawing, his videos and Dave Rapoza`s really opened my eyes on how to study and persevere ! What an absolute legend, made some videos 10+ years ago for free, and today I make good money and support my family and have the best career in the world because of it :) Thanks so much !
Hi, I just want to thank you for sharing your story, teaching, and inspiring. I'm a complete newb to the art world, but, I realized that I have passion, and I feel like I have been lead to this video.
As I've hit the very bottom of my "career" I'm here to listen all over again looking for guidance :'(. I feel as depressed and unmotivated as never before. Thank you for this video/book .
Been listening since 2008 and I remember listening to this back when it originally came out, great advice and entertaining. The voice in my head is usually sleeping and I've managed to do the opposite of the advice.... Glad this was put up.
Thank You Bobby for this Inspirational Video, i have been losing my inspiration to draw for weeks now, this video is a great help... hopefully get myself backup again and ignite that little spark! more power Bobby and to Schoolism!
Hi Bobby! I just want to express how I am so thankful to watch this video. I have been playing this over and over again for 2 days. At this point in time, I really need motivation and inspiration. I am listening to your audio while I am doing my Photoshop. I don't even have excellent resources but I am trying to make the most of it slowly and steady. I am so broke, I am only using Cs2 and a mouse for sketching, it is so hard. CC won't even work on my laptop as it is very old already. Sometimes your video will buffer and and my laptop turns white when I am doing my photoshop. But I am still listening and writing down all important factors to help me. This is a great challenge for me. I learn a lot of things from you and I have carefully started to apply it to my work. I was lost, resign from my job which does not have any connection to art and did not think what future may bring. I was so stressed and demotivated, and no one seems to understand what I am feeling. So I started to grab a pencil, sketch, and scan watch photoshop tutorial and came on this page. I am challenging myself now to do better artworks and results. I post some of my artworks on deviant art jikearts.deviantart.com/ and Facebook facebook.com/JikeArts/ edit with caption and personal opinions on it. And from now on I will control myself posting and observe what, how and when to post things. I really love to listen to this motivational audio/video to keep me believing on what I can achieve in the future. THANK YOU SO MUCH Bobby! :D
Omg..... thank you so much. This might be the video I will listen to everytime I’m demotivated in work or losing my way to achieve my passion. So great and so helpful. I dont know how more can i say aside from thank you so so mich for sharing this.
I must say - your videos are really the only way for me to think about myself, my future and my dreams in a way that I have never thought of before. 7 minutes in and my mind is already blown! Thanks to you my expectations of the world thats waiting for me after school become...well I dont know how to say it but maybe more real? Anyways, thank you for all of your work for everyone here who's trying to become an artist and to achieve their goals!
man you showed that voice! ahah I've been listening for the same things bout art over and over again but i think lately they started makeing more sense to me than ever. Your book is great!
Bobby you are a fantastic human being, and the guidance you give me will not only help me in my Art live, but also in my everyday life, this book has really given me a good direction and better ideas to connect with people, and improve my business, so thank you so so much, and I will follow your guidance and try and listen to this audiobook once in awhile whenever I am confused or need better directions, thank you for compiling this book I hope this will be useful to many others, and I am definitely forwarding this book and recommending my friends especially artists. I was also struggling as an artist in my early days. still not completely independent, but still better than before. I am a full time caricature artist in a city called Pune in India, I hope that you get a chance to visit India and conduct one of your schoollsim courses here.
Hi +Philip Mathew, I work at Schoolism! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your lovely comment :) It is wonderful to hear that you were able to take away such inspiration, and that you found it so helpful! Art is such a personal experience, and it's different for everyone, but I would say that we all go through our struggles! So don't feel bad about that :) Congratulations on being a full time caricature artist!! Sending you best wishes on your journey, and we hope to see you at a workshop one day! ~ Richelle
Thank you for posting this Bobby, it's insightful and practical for getting your foot in the door and into the industry. Hopefully one day, I'll be there working with passionate artists.
thankkk youuuuuuuuu..... i once imagine...if i already success someday...i will tell everystep i do and right or wrong to guide the new artist in the future...and you do that to me now... i will do it too in next 10-20 years later...
Your story is so inspiring, and I just want to thank you for sharing the knowledge and wisdom. It truly is priceless I can see why you made it free to access 🙏🏽❤️ thank you so much Bobby Chiu!
Thanks for such inspirational audiobook. At this time I'm trying to find my own art way - stay at current studio of try my best in my own project and find my passion. Also I try to share yours videos between my friends and they find it realy usefull. Thanks.
Thankyou bobby for uploading this for us. I’m currently in the process of making plans for my ultimate goal. One day I’ll look back and I’ll remember who it was who helped me stay motivated and fueled me with passion to help me reach my goals !
I was literally playing a video game while listening/watching this on a separate monitor, then you yelled at me about playing games and got hype... I shut it down and opened photoshop. Thanks for this.
I'd gotten "The Perfect Bait" years ago, but some lessons take years to sink in, we need to be ready to receive them. I'm wondering what new insights I'll gain from this re-listen!
each of your video and itw, all those stories, are so inspiring and a reminding of what's great and important in being an artist, or doing art. And i totally agree in "teaching is learning", and the giving back principle. There is so much to say, so i'll keep it simple : thank you for what you're doing and for just being you ^^
This was so inspirational! I listened to the whole book in one sitting! Thank you for posting and answering so many of my questions. Also, thank you for lighting the fire of hope and determination within me.
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I really appreciate the fact that the artist's voice clips are included so we can hear directly from them, a lot of really insightful knowledge in this book
Thanks so much! That really means a lot. :) ~ Ashley
Someone get Bobby Chiu to do a Ted Talk!
I was just thinking the same thing!!
AH NADA VE, CALA BOCA AI MEU!!!
YES YES YES!!!
Yo. Why HASN'T he done a TED talk? If I get to create one, I'm gonna make it happen.
ted talk doesnt deserves him. ted talk is filled speaking clowns.
Okay this is incredible, all the things that has been happening, so a little story about me.
Ive been a bit overwhelmed with all the implications that comes with entering a working life (im an engineer) and I was loosing a bit my focus about what I really want to do, art. But life's a bit hard, you have less time, the company where I work had a 2 week crunch time where I worked almost hours a week, and I got sick in the process, I was destroyed, I went home at 11am and go bed without draw because I have to work 12+ hours again.
But last week I curiously got chicken pox too (at 26 years), so I was sent home to rest, and started to notice a pattern about the things I see around me, and somehow, I were surrounded by all kind of motivational stories, from the news on the tv and casual talking with people, to youtube suggestions about successful developer stories. I was almost shocked when I noticed this video, you released one of your most motivational speechs for free and now im listening the fuck out of it just as impressed as before.
I believe life is trying to tell me something, to focus again and pursue my dream and as you said you have to believe in these things, I believe in it.
Thank you for this hobby, you were a big part of my mind change, Im focused again now and I will not loose focus again about what I want to do, it is just a matter of time when I quit my job and start to do what I truly love.
Cheeres.
Thanks Bobby, I really appreciate this.
I absolutely love this audiobook! I think you're so right about failure and resilience being keys to success. However, one thing I'd like to note: your approach to being easy on oneself, to relaxing when one is tired or unmotivated I don't necessarily agree with. You should always try your best and try to overcome the primitive self, but being aware of your body and your mental health is really imperative. If I feel like stopping, I listen to my body. I take a break and honor myself. But I balance that by committing to try and practice everyday, and putting my all into the time I am able to work.
Thank you for being so extremely kind to put this audio book on your channel! It will certainly be my companion for quite some time. There is so much helpful and positive information that I want to listen it again very soon.
I was discouraged all my life to be an artist, but in the past 10 months I´ve been trying to reconnect with myself and try to do my best. Thanks Bobby for all this amazing material, I will try to repay the things you gave helping others when I have the chance (not sure that I can now, I´m still an amateur XD). Also, keep the amazing work ;3
Bobby you've changed my life
I study in Schoolism and its the best decision ever
I didn't want to go to a conventional school cause, really , school have always ruined my passion.
I studied the whole veterinary career, but discovered art was my call, so I'm 26 and started over again from scratch. With no time to loose I see I'm really improving with every class, just in company of my believe and passion.
Hi +Creepy Amy, I work at Schoolism. Thanks so much for your comment!! Amazing to hear that you're inspired, (I'm the same age as you too, so don't worry!!) There is no rush in life, and you will get there with practice and passion! I totally believe in you!! :D ~ Richelle
I really look up to you bobby. I"m working with a client right now that could really get my art career going. I'm giving him so far way more than he is even asking for in the hopes he will be impressed. so far he has told me he likes my art. im really nervous though. thanks for helping me. i am a lot like you. I want to be a character designer. i dont know if it sounds lame but i just have always felt it in my heart. that is what i was meant to be. Tetsuya Nomura, the character designer for FInal Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts is my absolute hero.
Hi Jodi, thanks for the kind words! Best of luck to you
46:18 i cried a little bit with this history not even kidding
damn you inspire me so much ♥
This book was super practical and inspiring. Your true concern for other artists shows. Your channel gets me through the days when work is really dragging and I wish I was working for myself. Thank you Bobby, your work and advice inspires me to keep fighting as an Artist.
This is a really old video, but I just wanted to say...thank you. Thank you so much. I’ve had some doubts about pursuing art as a career because of what my parents tell me and what I’ve read online. But I’ve realized that I truly want to draw, and make art, and tell stories, regardless of what others say. This video gave me the motivation and courage to pursue my dreams. Thank you again. I’ll be sure to pass on the knowledge to any other doubtful artist I encounter.
Wow!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear the positive impact this video has had on you and your artistic journey! Best of luck to you as you continue to pursue your dreams! :)
listen to this every two weeks so the what your teaching sticks in my mind forever
thanks bobby
This is all very good advice, and I'm glad I watched this. A lot of artist need to hear this.
"For me, art is a lifestyle...My love of art is something I need to protect." - Same for me.
I just love everything about you...I just play your interviews , your personal improving tips and I feel like am listening something very informative, interesting and calming at the same time...thank you so much for sharing your love and passion with all other artists...
Thank you for sharing your book for free , I always go to your channel whenever I feel lost on my way as an artist and also I share what I learned (from your videos) to my other friends whenever they're having negative thoughts about their journey to be an artist . :)
i have listened to this book three times already...you have no idea how much of a positive impact this has made on me. thank you SO much for sharing this!
wow. i very rarely find someone that puts fire under me anymore. So happy to find you you have me up and running again.
So glad that you found the channel!! It's hard to find motivation and inspiration sometimes, but it's awesome to hear that you're getting some inspiration! Keep going! :D ~ Richelle
This is by far the best audio book for artists I have come across! Anything that an artist does which involves a personal touch will always hit a home run! So so inspiring! Thanks a lot Bobby!
I have been listening to ur videos this past few weeks and I just want to thank you very much. I am in a complicated stage in my life with conflicted feelings but one thing's for sure is that I want to be a fufilled artist. All ur interview videos and others like this really help and I appreciate it, so thank u again, Bobby Chiu and I can only hope to share whatever I can whenever my time comes as well
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Sorry to here about the complicated stage but sending you good vibes! ~nc
Ive been having a rilly shit time lately with thinking about ware i want my art to go or if i can get it to go father then i have it now. This video/audio book helped me a lot it gave me more perspective but also more things to think about.
I Swear I've heard this audiobook like 7 - 8 times through my life already, on the spawn of once a year or so, it always keeps me motivated once in a while, and I've felt I've really progressed through my art career. Hope One day I can thank you in person one day Bobby. For now well I can't express how much this have changed me, even though some of the times I listened to the audio book I felt burnout and couldn't find myself on it, some other times I reflected my path on it and really find a way to push through, so yeah, thank you :3.
Thank you for such a kind comment!😊 It's so great to hear this audiobook has helped you progress in your career and stay motivated. Hopefully you can attend this year's LightBox Expo and finally meet Bobby in person!!
~S
Every day as I begin my warm up sketches I will put on your videos to listen to. Today though your words hit me even more so than throughout all of your great interviews and exercise talks that have captured my attention since I first started listening (which is saying something coming from a guy with ADD). In this video specifically around 1:05:00 you had a "Coach Carter" like speech that made me pumped up to do my practice paintings this morning and made me feel proud of my decision in life to pursue being a professional artist.
As an undergrad I was on scholarship to swim competitively at the division 1 level and can safely say I have heard a good motivational pep talk or two in my life. Still, you somehow managed to send a shiver of excitement down my spine. This feeling reminded me about how much blood, sweat, and tears I had to shed in order to get to the level that I did within my sport.
My first year after graduating with a degree in Fine Arts is coming to a close soon and I sometimes begin to feeling that ever looming shadow of self doubt cast itself over my path ahead. I am reminded now of the sheer volume of hours though that I spent training each week in the pool for swimming, and lets just say it far exceeds the amount I have spent trying to make my way within in the art world. As someone who has had to play catch up their whole life to many naturally gifted athletes, I understand the amazing results that an insatiable drive can bring.
Sorry for writing out an essay here, but listening to what you said seriously managed to reassure me that I can do this. Recently I landed my first contract creating concept art for a mobile game and when that wraps up around January I look forward to finally subscribing to the Schoolism classes!
Thank you for this Bobby, I had no idea how much I needed to hear all of what you said.
Thank you for taking the time to share ! and for all you are other helpful videos !
Thanks, man. I needed this. It's good to hear not everything is gonna fail miserably. I think laziness is the key to 90 percent of failure - when you defeat that nothing can stand in your way constantly.
I watch every single one of your videos. These interviews are just... amazing motivation
This is audio book is so useful, it's a very well structured motivational plan to keep an artist on track in their everyday endeavor. And the video is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing it Bobby, I'll pass it on.
Thank you for doing what you're doing, Bobby!
Thanks for all your support! :)
~S
bobby, 50 mins in im crying my eyes out. thank you for this. its truly inspirational
I really appreciate this book. As someone who is on his journey as a developing artist, I am grateful to have this information for me to soak up.
That's amazing to hear. So glad this book has been helpful for you!😊
~S
Your thoughtful videos are all that I play to keep me motivated while working if I have an art block or doing a repetitive animation that I can't skip. Thanks for all the efforts and one day I WILL repay by spreading what I have learnt from you and other artists to people who are too scared to make their first step in this beautiful creative world of art.
so glad I stumbled upon this video randomly through my recommended autoplay! I was listening to this while I was applying for work and woke up to find a possible proposal! I had almost given up and given into laziness. Thank you so much Bobby!
thank you so much for the video and advice. I love the way you created the little creatures taking care of the details, and you were not scared to erase, change and try new features..thats creatvity, thats the ability to transform, give life in abundance!!
Thank you so much Bobby. I feel like people like you, truly build up the future.
I'm sooo happy that I stumbled onto this! Also thank you again Bobby for making this FREE and readily available. Your contents just causes domino effects of creativity onto artists like me. Thank you so, so much.
Thank you so much! :)
Thanks so much for this Bobby, I don't think listening to this once is enough. I'll keep getting back and listen to this for inspiration everytime I'm working.
I loved reading the book, and I've loved remembering it through this audio. The inner voice was wonderful Bobby, made me laugh, and made me intense. Thank you so much for this gift!
I'm so glad I listened to this video! I wish I listened to it 4 years ago. This has inspired me to draw more than I normally do and has made me have more drive than ever. Thank you!
That's wonderful to hear!!😊 We're glad you found this video, and thanks for watching!
~S
Thanks for giving back because this info is priceless, thanks you!!
Glad you're finding all this info helpful!!😊 Thanks for watching!
~S
That meant the World bobby! I can't thank you enough for sharing, hope to see you on the other side one day.
all your advices are so precious. thanks for sharing all your knowledge.
Thanks for watching!
I was looking for art books on youtube and this was the first thing that came up.
"good soup 2022"
oh cool
Okay so. I honestly barely can relate to the book I feel.
I feel like I should be inspired. But it feels alienating. It speaks of the art journey as this joyous thing that you should obsess over and all that. But I just can't relate to it. My journey was and still is painful, frustrating, sometimes confusing, and rage inducing. I have a passion for art, but I am getting this impression that I am just not built for it because I don't have that same innate passion that is being displayed here. Not enough struggle is being shown. The expert voices feel like they want to be encouraging but instead they give off that vibe of "This person was made for art", instead of a person who decided to become an artist and after many trials and pain managed to succeed at getting to the top. At least at the start it tries to say that yeah things will be difficult but it seems to put way more emphasis on just overwhelming amount of work and "just enjoying it" and "just get obsessed" and "just draw". Real "if you aren't born it then you ain't becoming it" vibe with how it seems to dismiss just how grueling this path really is.
Also the whole "art reflects who the person is in reality" is a very problematic thing to teach. Especially nowadays as people are actively trying to bring back stigmatization of certain types of subject matter in media, accusing people interested in and creating such things to be a danger to others. That really can mess up horror writers/artists and some of the more taboo subject matter.
I should probably go through more of your videos and see if you've had an audiobook that is being more "real" about the journey, or even just a video or two.
This is amazing Bobby! It is so generous of you to give all this information for free. This helped me a lot in my journey to be an artist, and I will definitely listen to this as much as i can. You are one of my biggest inspirations, thank you so much.
Thank you Bobby. This audiobook is an audio treasure. I am finally deciding to follow my dreams of being a full-time Artist. The information here is invaluable. I will listen on repeat.
Thank you so much !!! 🙏You gave me a new push of positivity and made me believe even more to continue with what I do !!!
amazing that you released this for free, thank you so much from a 3rd year animation student!!
I think finding Bobby`s 1st youtube or even livestream podcast things from like 10years ago really put me on a path for my career ! Even though I work in 3D creature art and not drawing, his videos and Dave Rapoza`s really opened my eyes on how to study and persevere ! What an absolute legend, made some videos 10+ years ago for free, and today I make good money and support my family and have the best career in the world because of it :) Thanks so much !
1:05:25 oooh i knew what was coming! I love it when you do that Bobby :DDD always cracks me up
I was searching for this since my iPhone download has long since deprecated. Incredible words, Bobby! Thanks again!
Hi, I just want to thank you for sharing your story, teaching, and inspiring. I'm a complete newb to the art world, but, I realized that I have passion, and I feel like I have been lead to this video.
That's so wonderful to hear! Thank you for your kind comment, Bobby really appreciates it! Thank you for watching and best of luck to you😊
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As I've hit the very bottom of my "career" I'm here to listen all over again looking for guidance :'(. I feel as depressed and unmotivated as never before. Thank you for this video/book
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You are a legend, sir.
This is rope that will get me out of this deep emotional hole i'm in. Thank you so much Bobby!
really amazing gift Bobby. thanks for sharing this. excellent book.
So glad I found your channel. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the audiobook! Thanks for passing along your experiences. It's very giving of you.
This was really inspiring and full of knowledge. I couldn't stop sketching while I was listening to this. Thank you for sharing this.
Been listening since 2008 and I remember listening to this back when it originally came out, great advice and entertaining. The voice in my head is usually sleeping and I've managed to do the opposite of the advice.... Glad this was put up.
Thank You Bobby for this Inspirational Video, i have been losing my inspiration to draw for weeks now, this video is a great help... hopefully get myself backup again and ignite that little spark! more power Bobby and to Schoolism!
Hi Bobby! I just want to express how I am so thankful to watch this video. I have been playing this over and over again for 2 days. At this point in time, I really need motivation and inspiration. I am listening to your audio while I am doing my Photoshop. I don't even have excellent resources but I am trying to make the most of it slowly and steady. I am so broke, I am only using Cs2 and a mouse for sketching, it is so hard. CC won't even work on my laptop as it is very old already. Sometimes your video will buffer and and my laptop turns white when I am doing my photoshop. But I am still listening and writing down all important factors to help me. This is a great challenge for me. I learn a lot of things from you and I have carefully started to apply it to my work. I was lost, resign from my job which does not have any connection to art and did not think what future may bring. I was so stressed and demotivated, and no one seems to understand what I am feeling. So I started to grab a pencil, sketch, and scan watch photoshop tutorial and came on this page. I am challenging myself now to do better artworks and results. I post some of my artworks on deviant art jikearts.deviantart.com/ and Facebook facebook.com/JikeArts/ edit with caption and personal opinions on it. And from now on I will control myself posting and observe what, how and when to post things. I really love to listen to this motivational audio/video to keep me believing on what I can achieve in the future. THANK YOU SO MUCH Bobby! :D
Omg..... thank you so much. This might be the video I will listen to everytime I’m demotivated in work or losing my way to achieve my passion. So great and so helpful. I dont know how more can i say aside from thank you so so mich for sharing this.
😱 Wow! So great to know that Bobby's audio book will help motivate you to keep going. We're rooting for you! ~ Ashley
I must say - your videos are really the only way for me to think about myself, my future and my dreams in a way that I have never thought of before. 7 minutes in and my mind is already blown! Thanks to you my expectations of the world thats waiting for me after school become...well I dont know how to say it but maybe more real? Anyways, thank you for all of your work for everyone here who's trying to become an artist and to achieve their goals!
Thanks Bobby, this is totally a gift in life.
Thanks a lot for doing and sharing this video to the community. It’s full of great insight, mindset and professionalism to adhere to.
Thank you Bobby. I got an awful lot out of this. I will listen to this many times. I am excited to produce some great art!
That's awesome to hear, and definitely come back to watch whenever you need to😊! Thanks for watching!
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man you showed that voice! ahah I've been listening for the same things bout art over and over again but i think lately they started makeing more sense to me than ever. Your book is great!
Bobby, big thanks for your book, it was really informative and motivational!
thanks for your wisdom bobby
Thank you such a thoughtful gift! You are amazing.
Bobby you are a fantastic human being, and the guidance you give me will not only help me in my Art live, but also in my everyday life, this book has really given me a good direction and better ideas to connect with people, and improve my business, so thank you so so much, and I will follow your guidance and try and listen to this audiobook once in awhile whenever I am confused or need better directions, thank you for compiling this book I hope this will be useful to many others, and I am definitely forwarding this book and recommending my friends especially artists.
I was also struggling as an artist in my early days. still not completely independent, but still better than before. I am a full time caricature artist in a city called Pune in India, I hope that you get a chance to visit India and conduct one of your schoollsim courses here.
Hi +Philip Mathew, I work at Schoolism! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your lovely comment :) It is wonderful to hear that you were able to take away such inspiration, and that you found it so helpful!
Art is such a personal experience, and it's different for everyone, but I would say that we all go through our struggles! So don't feel bad about that :) Congratulations on being a full time caricature artist!! Sending you best wishes on your journey, and we hope to see you at a workshop one day! ~ Richelle
Thank you for posting this Bobby, it's insightful and practical for getting your foot in the door and into the industry.
Hopefully one day, I'll be there working with passionate artists.
Thank you, Bobby. Much appreciated.
thankkk youuuuuuuuu..... i once imagine...if i already success someday...i will tell everystep i do and right or wrong to guide the new artist in the future...and you do that to me now... i will do it too in next 10-20 years later...
This is very helpfull, im upgrading so much just by motivating myself. Gonna try the morning sketches tomorrow morning!
great audiobook and great fish concepts!:D Thanks for the upload!
Your story is so inspiring, and I just want to thank you for sharing the knowledge and wisdom. It truly is priceless I can see why you made it free to access 🙏🏽❤️ thank you so much Bobby Chiu!
Thank you Limpo. I really appreciate your comment
Thank You so much for this one Mr. Chiu. Got a lot of answers to my confusions and questions as a struggling artist. Love from Bangladesh.
Thanks a lot to share those great experiences with us. Congrats!
Glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching :)
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LOVE! As always Bobby is super helpful, thanks
Thank you!
Omg I love this so much!! Thank you for the tons of insight!
Thanks for your kind comment and for watching! Hope this video continues to be helpful to you whenever you need some artist insight :)
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Thanks for such inspirational audiobook. At this time I'm trying to find my own art way - stay at current studio of try my best in my own project and find my passion.
Also I try to share yours videos between my friends and they find it realy usefull. Thanks.
Thank you so much Bobby
Now I truly believe that I will be successful by practicing
Yes! Keep practicing and you'll surprise yourself with how you're able to progress! :) Good luck!
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@@BobbyChiu thanks soooooo much
Thankyou bobby for uploading this for us. I’m currently in the process of making plans for my ultimate goal. One day I’ll look back and I’ll remember who it was who helped me stay motivated and fueled me with passion to help me reach my goals !
Thank you for sharing this audiobook. Peace
I was literally playing a video game while listening/watching this on a separate monitor, then you yelled at me about playing games and got hype... I shut it down and opened photoshop. Thanks for this.
I'd gotten "The Perfect Bait" years ago, but some lessons take years to sink in, we need to be ready to receive them. I'm wondering what new insights I'll gain from this re-listen!
this is a piece of wisdom and inspiration!!!!
I want to download this shit and listen it everyday . I failed so badly yesterday in my 3d commision that I almost gave it up. This raised me up again
Sorry to hear about the struggle, but I'm sure it wasn't a failure! Great to hear that you were able to battle through it!! :D ~ Richelle
Besy thing on my youtube. I listen to it whenever i fell down or just a little lost on my way. Thanks for this
Thank you for watching, glad this video brings you comfort❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
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each of your video and itw, all those stories, are so inspiring and a reminding of what's great and important in being an artist, or doing art. And i totally agree in "teaching is learning", and the giving back principle. There is so much to say, so i'll keep it simple : thank you for what you're doing and for just being you ^^
This was so inspirational! I listened to the whole book in one sitting! Thank you for posting and answering so many of my questions. Also, thank you for lighting the fire of hope and determination within me.
finished. great listen thanks for making
2021 and I'm here again listening :D
Glad this video is one you can come back to and get something new out of it each time! :)
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Thank you so much Bobby..this came at the right time.
Excellent presentation!
This is golden
This video it's really a big talk of the experience, thank you i really need it
Glad this video was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!😊
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This is Gold, Thanks a lot, you really exposed me to a lot of useful information here @Bobby Chiu.
So glad you're finding Bobby's videos helpful!! Thanks so much for watching :)
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Thank you so much for this, It meant a lot to me
Thanks for watching! :) Glad you enjoyed the video.
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