I started painting about 5 years ago. I'm 57 years old. I've learned a lot by watching people paint on UA-cam. I struggle every time I paint, but I find the journey amazing. It's never too late to start something you love. And I didn't even know I loved to paint until now. Life has so many chapters!
That’s amazing! I always see people my age (20s) saying it’s too late for this or that, but it’s NEVER too late! I even get caught up telling myself that, but I’m inspired by you, and I wanna start new things too. Keep it up and I’m sure you’re bound to make masterpieces. :)
That's so cool! And you are totally right, its never late to do anything. We should remember that anything could happen to us, so we should do what we like now! Enjoying and finding something to be happy its never late ( ◜‿◝ )♡
Good on you, Carol. I'm 76 (today actually) and I started taking an interest some months ago when my older sister was recommended to do colouring for adults to help relieve anxiety. I thought it would be a nice hobby for me while sitting listening to music. But I'm finding I'm not interested in painting patterns, which is mostly what these books contain. Flowers, butterflies, trees, etc, are much more interesting as well as more challenging.
One of the things i've learned recently that i wish knew before starting to draw is to simplify everything. No matter how complicated a artpiece may look like, simplifying it into shapes makes it easier to draw and leave the details for later. It won't matter how detailed your artpiece is when the structure isn't right. Using references is not copying/cheating
Whenever i mess up a painting, i would be discouraged and told myself ‘no more painting’ but whenever i see videos like this, insipiration comes and i start painting and i mess up again...
I think majority of painting is messing up, that's how you learn. Don't get discouraged! Just keep messing up and eventually you'll start messing up less and less, and you'll be in a place where you like your art. Keep trying, it's worth it!
i heard a mangaka say that ur eyes should always be better than ur hand. so, if ur eyes r better than ur hand, ur always gonna see urself as bad. since ur eyes r more skilled than what u can do. n they said, if ur art looks perfect, thats bad cuz then ur eyes stopped leveling up. u stopped skilling up. i mean, take everything with a grain of salt but its an interesting idea.
@@sedaaykut3920 When we're painting we're actually experimenting. And mistakes will always be there when where doing experiment. Just don't consider it a loss. And actually it's we all learn things. We just have to look why we messed up and try to fix it next time and so on. Have a good day!
Don't stop painting or creating...I know how you feel, all artists feel that way sometimes...maybe your creativity is better for another style of painting than the one you do...there are so many painting styles....explore what you can do and find the right direction of art for You : )
Yea I was expecting tips as well. I don’t generally paint portraits so Is it common to skip all around the face? Tip of nose but not the bridge then to lips back to eyes, then chin and neck...
@@manamemajeff6283 I think she meant not going top to bottom, left to right or vise versa while painting. But instead choosing particular individual parts to paint first.
#4, "Being an Artist is Hard", really is pretty much true about anything you learn. I think ego plays a part here, too (as you mention right at the end of this section), as people assume it's going to be amazing before they start working on a project because they're excited about it. But when it doesn't measure up to their initial expectations, they become overly critical about what they created. Once they step away from it and give it more thought, only then they realize that what they created is better than they thought. We tend to be our own worst critics.
no. 5 made me so happy, me being adhd has made me jump around on hobby fixations and I've always been told I won't be good enough at anything by being this way and it's so nice to hear someone say that it's a good thing to be because I've always felt that it's part of what makes me an artist
ADHD here as well, and I relate to that! I haven't even limited myself to just visual arts--I work as a professional photographer (15 years and counting), but I used to write a lot when I was younger, and I've also done some singing and acting, a bit of filmmaking, and now I want to learn to draw and paint. It actually took me a long time to even recognise myself as someone who IS an artist even as I dabbled in creative pursuits my entire life--hello impostor syndrome!--but I like to think that my range of experiences all inform each other and make me a better artist all around
This video helped me realize a lot of things. Thank you so much for making this. One tip for people that I realized from this video is to just draw! Just paint! Just do whatever art form you do! Stop worrying over "perfecting your craft" or whatever. Let it develop over time. Yes, If you want to spend time practicing, do it! Just don't center yourself around improvement. Do what makes you happy! Sometimes that's all it takes. Keep creating everyone!
Depends if you want to become a professional artist. You cannot just make art when you feel like it if it’s a career goal. Of course if you do it as a hobby then just do it for fun though.
I've been feeling stuck lately. Making art can be very isolating, which makes it that much easier for me to get in my head and in my own way. This video definitely helped me realize that it's something each artist goes through at different stages and to push through it. Thank you Alpay
The "COMPLICATED Loner" is usually an artist. Art is NOT a tea78m sport --- unless a company of actors or a troupe of dancers . so. Creating art is very isolating Indeed. Because our invisible lover. Spouse. Mate and Muse is our talent and genius ITSELF. ergo.. welcome to the club of solitary ladies and gentlemen. Giants of History throughout the eons. Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
Thanks for this video. I'm retired, living alone...very rural, and just discovered my talent for acrylic painting about 3 months ago. The things you covered in this video just reassured me that I am not losing my mind! I love painting and I really needed to hear this.
That’s great! Me too.. and these lessons were so good to hear… I’ve started painting again and am really enjoying it now - no pressure to make it perfect… take care :)
Awesome. I don’t feel alone anymore. I’m currently a freshman at Art Institute of Houston for Graphic Design at 56 years. I always liked to draw, design.
Being the best you can be at different trades is key to well being. It’s the one thing I teach to my children as it is what can get you out of depressing moments. When you feel you suck in one thing you just go to your other things in life. They could be anything as you well said, and they don’t have to be directly related with creating, it could be physical training, riding your bike or cooking. Everything requires skill and thought and everything is interrelated. Have a good one my friends.
I think it is important to have a number of strong interests which you constantly work on or go back to, interests so strong that you can get lost in them for hours. When things go bad, you can "escape" to them and/or work on perfecting your skills in your favorite interests. Over time you will not have lost valuable time in depression, etc. but still be growing and developing in spite of a bad mood. Later you will look back and realize how this philosophy makes you stronger and more confident because you have found constructive ways to work through issues and yet continue to develop. You will learn to rely on it to take you through most bad times and perhaps become excellent in many new areas as well. And I also think physical activity is one of most important areas to develop as it will help you be healthy into old age when you can continue to grow your skills and interests.
@@louisesommerfeld54 I really wish I had been taught to diversify. I feel like I have missed out. we were told " Jack of all trades means being master of none" A narrow view.
Point 4 is so true, and definitely not talked about enough! As artists, you will go through many rough stages while working on your project. Then you will finish it, maybe admire it or despise it and feel empty in a way (In my experience) You will show it to someone, but that person will only see the FINISHED product. And not every emotion behind the artwork. They will give you a reaction and that's all. As a beginner artist it is hard to commit to another painting. You will doubt yourself, compare yourself to others... and the only solution is to try again, improve, learn, and be easy on yourself 🌱
It was trying to paint an impressionistic weeping willow tree in watercolour for 3 months and failing. That was my rollercoaster ride. Stopped me picking up a brush for 5 years. Then recently looked at my efforts 5 years later and realised i was nearly there. Im painting again now. His comment was so true.
I needed this video. I’m 48 and almost an empty nester and trying to find more things to put my energy in. I have no idea what I’m doing so I just go from the heart. I appreciate you putting some thinking into the mindset of an artist especially for beginners like myself. YOUR PAINT IS AMAZING! I so felt the power in being a jack of all trains. My safe place is in the kitchen and collecting cookbooks from around the world, but my other safe place is a soft music a glass of wine and coloring lifelike coloring books with pencils. Becoming a teen parent put such a stifle on my creative side because I had so much on my plate that had nothing to do with learning who I was or my worth. But now my last of two is 14yro and I’m determined to find my voice in this world. Your video just confirmed that I can do all things, just stay humble and believe in yourself. Gos bless you sir and I look forward to more videos
May I encourage you? As an illustrator and commercial artist. A. Find a community College or university campus where you can audit weekend life model classes. U just show up and draw and nobody criticizes your efforts . B. Keep watching tutorials on you tube. C. Retain an art instructor who's not mean or critical. Meet with her or him once a week just to monitor your progress. If it's in your soul to paint . Draw. Or express yourself thru photography. Please. Do so. Repress it not. And. In October 2023...have a one person ART SHOW entitled: " AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS IF I DREW."... and find the joy of creating your own studio and show room. Time to use the angel wings you've always had...and SOAR! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
A Lady of high society, after studying Architecture and giving birth to three very tall kids said, when asked about her professional career: "I've built three scyscrapers". I'm a civil engineer but our daughter is very far beyond any phantastic building planning I was part of. But all the same: Congrats and all the best for your new projects!
9:00 The "rollercoaster" makes things SO HARD... ALL THE TIME. I always hit a moment where I hate what I'm working on, but then I'm always glad I pushed through. My friends tell me the more I hate a piece while I'm working on it, the more they end up loving it in the end.
It feels like you have a 'relationship' or bond to a piece because of the emotional history we can have with what we create and that can be what makes a piece special, even if thats a love hate bittersweet attachment. I like it
"Jack of all trades, master of none, But better that than a master of one." ^ The fact that we only know the first line of that stymies a lot of us; it sounds like jacks of all trades are being insulted, when in fact the idiom insults those who only master a single craft or subject.
@@danwei3681 if u ask me it just depends on situation and what u prefer/enjoy more. that last tip from him sounds more like personal thing that he prefers. but in the end both ways have their upsides and downsides. i feel like jack of all trades cause i was longboarding/rollerblading for years. im very good at video games and im artists too. i can mix experience from all of these into my art and see some sides more clear but in the end i feel like total sht when i look at art masters that just do that one thing whole life. there was reverse saying that went something like: person that practiced one kick 1000 times is more scary than person who practiced 1000 versions of kicks 1 time. i feel like master of art would have no problem with drawing something with very good quality... but he would struggle with depth of meaning of the art or original ideas. while jack would suck with quality but have easier time with all the lore/ideas behind the art he does...
You’re portrait is beautiful and you are the first artist I’ve ever heard who recommended being a jack of all trades! I felt like this was my downfall since I like to try every kind of art but I love that you said it’s a GOOD thing! Thank you 😊
Yeah, I go back and forth on that. I'm interested in a lot of different types of art too, but I know some successful full-time artists who say you won't get anywhere if you're not focused.
yeah same i've only ever heard the opposite like become really really good in your niche because if you try several things at once, you'll never be as good as someone who's specialised in that specific medium but thats good old perfectionism coming at me again:)and people arent just one sided,they have many faces:)
True! I always hear the advice of just focusing on one two, or maximum three things to get really good at; HOWEVER, i've noticed i actually get better at most things when i'm trying many different activities and have the ability to shift my focus into different activities and projects, because you learn a lot from the crossover and your body and mind benefit from the rest and the space you give to each project.
@Jasmine Corner you forgot something crucial: not just color choice, brush choice or stroke. Also a lot of practice at *Looking* and transferring what you are seeing (whether in your minds eye or from a reference photo ) onto the paper, canvas etc. Hand eye coordination doeesn't just come automatically to most of us, it does take a lot of practice. Most newbies aren't ready to hear this news. I don't know why. Especially since no other skill is instantaneous in life!
Finally someones vouching for the jack of all trades, I keep hearing "pick a lane" and it pisses me off, fuck a lane I want em all, I wanna try out all roads, they all eventually connect anyways
I'm the same way, I love using different mediums and trying different styles, from cooking to sculpting, pencils, oil paint, water color, ink, murals. The possibilities are endless and my inspirations and taste widely vary. Take a look at Warhol, he did it all and had huge success. If someone comes to me and wants a business card, I want to be able to do it. If they want a 10 ft graffiti style mural I also wanna do it. Clay figurine of a horse? If they want a logo or someone to illustrate their book, I wanna do it !
My goal ..to be good in oil painting, perspective, product design , landscape, portrait , hyperealism , water color ,figure drawing , caricature , sculpting etc ...all stem from DRAWING
@@Ensanguinedx Wow! I love your variety of interest. How will you develop the skills for so many different inspirations? That is what I am trying to figure out!
while I would say I'm not anywhere near amazing at art (in a sense that I've made huge impacts with it), I literally just use a cheap pencil I picked up from school and an old mechanical pencil I stole from my sister and yet here I am still making art. I personally think a great artist is someone who can work with what they have, look at those people who do art with their feet and stuff despite lacking arms, and those who still do art despite being blind. If you really like art, good products is just a bonus to increase the quality, but you can't get good skill in pricey art materials. Dunno what logic you're having with being poor when my family is also basically poor.
Hi, a professional artist, Eliza Ivanova/eleeza on ig, mainly works with pencils and those tortellinis/blenders (yes I know I spelled it wrong) and an eraser. She does amazing work with just pencil and eraser. You can too!!
@@a.captiveaudience thank you so much for your sport, I am trying my best on pencil but sometime I just wanna see some colours in my drawings :") thank you so much for your support🥺💜
@@worstusernameintheworld9871 I didn't wanted to offend you I am so sorry 😔 I was not having a good day and just throwed what I thought basically... I am sorry for making you sad 👉🏻👈🏻🥺
I just turned 60 & am learning to paint for the first time. This video has really given me some great advice and tips so thank you for this very much. I loved it ❤
I’m 60 and just returned to painting. I’ve told myself to paint something everyday and to tell myself not to try to create a masterpiece. Just practice skills.
Just today i was thinking how grateful i am that i expanded my mediums. First i only used pencil, then ooonly digital, but then i moved to watercolor, oils, and i learnt a lot. Everything that i learnt from every medium can be used in all of them haha
Im somewhat of a beginner artist of about 5 years. this makes me feel better about using all types of mediums, styles, and subject matter to find what i enjoy most and to improve overall. Its especially easy to beat yourself up for not having found your personal style of art.
What an amazing painting. And as an artist practicing for over 35 years I totally agree with all your points. I'm a "Jack of all Trades" and at 60 I'm now learning After Effects and animation (previously a fine artist, graphic artist (PS and AI), shill at a printing company, and business owner)
I started my artistic journey after so many years being scared to do it and this video helped me alot to take it easy on me because I feel so bad when I’m not inspired, thank you 🙏🏽
I used to draw alot in high school but stopped because, well you said it, I was my own worst critic. Every time I would start something if I messed up even a small bit I'd give up and quit. Its been 10 years since then and recently have been on a journey to re-find myself. I am trying my hand at painting with acrylics and your video truly inspired me. Especially when you said not to wait for inspiration. That is what I was doing this whole time, now I am just going to paint non stop and get better. Thank you.
Wowww same here! It gets frustrating because i know art is in my heart and my talent. This video helped alot and is what I needed to hear. I will start my journey again.
The Ego part is interesting. I played guitar for fun and never thought I was good enough to play on stage, until I was 32 and moved to a rural area of the S.F. Bay Area. One night I'm at a small venue and a band started playing and I said to myself they're not that good yet everybody was dancing to them. That's when I got you don't have to wait till your good to get on stage and I've been playing pro for 42 yrs. Just jump in. Now that I'm 74 I'm starting to paint because I saw paintings on wall in a senior center and everybody liked them. I thought they were pretty bad. So I've bought the materials and I'm starting.
as i am watching this video, i'm sat in front of my pencil drawn portrait on my canvas waiting for some courage to begin the oil painting. I was nervous to mess up and not make a great piece of art im proud of. So thank you for this video and advice, I need to put my ego aside and simply practice, and its ok if i mess up. If it turns out to be the most terrible thing i created, I can still have a great day :)
let me suggest this one thing: anytime you make anything you're happy with take a picture of it. if you have a good quality scanner, scan it. that way if the painting goes south, and mine often do, I can still go back and look at that drawing, or look at that point in the painting process that I was very pleased with, and still enjoy that. I haven't lost it physically.
Get cheap canvases or a canvas pad and make a mess! Then you feel like you have nothing to lose and can get into a flow state. When I feel this fear I just get a big brush and pick a colour and make marks without thought just to get started. It's so liberating! As a bonus those often end up becoming my favourite works.
Thank you Alpay. That was an inspirational pep talk. I'm 63 years old and have dabbled with different mediums and styles. Then I stopped giving time to my art. I just kept on working and working, never giving myself time to ...create something for myself again. I stopped years ago. 6 months ago, out of the blue I bought 5 canvases , some brushes, and Acrylic tube palette. I never acted like that before. It's been sitting for 6 months. After watching this video ,You've inspired me sir. I just penciled on canvas my subject of learning again. Let the paint fly.
Deeply thankful for your work. You absolutely right, being an artist is a hardest thing. I draw and paint since I was a kid, now that I’m 70, still not even 1/10 compared to you here. Again thank for the lesson,hope I get better by looking at your work. Wish you all the best this new year.
"consistency and dedication trump inspiration" this helps me so much! I struggle with finishing anything I can't wait to remind myself of this. Thank you!
i've been making art since i can remember and i WISH i had had people saying things like this to me when i was younger! i didn't really have a lot of resources or know a lot of other people making art until high school where i had already gotten into a lot of bad habits. i attended an art based high school which was very much a wakeup call, and i don't think i really absorbed a lot of what i learned until afterward. now at almost 30 i feel like i've entered a renaissance of learning and i'm having more fun with art than i ever did, exactly because of some of what you talked about in this video. i hope that if any young people find this video they take it to heart!!!
Number 5: It's actually true that if you try to see more than just your specified expertise, I was a Digital Artist who can't do landscape but after watching Bob Ross, a Traditional Painter drew a wonderful landscape, after watching them I tried to replicate his stroke technique in my Digital Art, and it works so well but not on Bob Ross Level but I know I still have a lot of room to improve
I'm 39 years old and there was so much wisdom in this one video that I am overwhelmed. I can't imagine an 18 year old being able to assimilate all this knowledge. Thanks for sharing this treasure trove of ideas.
@@SusanneArtOnline I wasn't referring to the artist in the video. I meant a young artist starting out and being able to fully appreciate all this knowledge. I can see how my original post doesn't convey the idea I was proposing.
quite a few young artists understand this if they are an openminded person with a spark to their personality like quite a few young artists have. Depends on the size of their ego really. The less the better. But young people can be super pure and heartfelt and innocent like that. It's often with age people become concerned with status and perfection etc
The bit talking about being the jack of all trades is so helpful, I’m a young developing artist and have never been able to pick one specific topic for my art because I love exploring new ideas and different media’s. why should I have to choose one when I can do them all 😁
As a teenager artist... getting my ego under control has been probably the most important artistic thing I’ve done😅 I really really agree with you on that
you are right, I'm 18 years old artist who just likes to express herself thru art. i have so many ideas in my mind but right time never comes. i am gonna soon buy the tripod for me and begin with my journey. I have been feeling a lot of things lately, i am having that seek to connect deeply with my art with my personality. thatz why there is always a voice screaming or fighting within me to overflow this world with my creativity as much as possible. I'm way too young rn, my life just truly started one year ago before that i was living in dark. so with my own pace and in my own time i am figuring it out. i am writing it here today, I am proud of myself and i will come back here even prouder and down to earth. Periodt. thank you so much.
Hell, I spent over 40 hours with Sketchbook a while back just digitally painting some hair. lol Though in my defence, I was learning a program I had never even seen before, much less knew how to use. 🥴
not what I was expecting, stumbled across this and was very surprised at how raw and insightful this was, practically a philosophy. Also breath-taking art, so many layers. Very interesting to see how artists work.
I absolutely loved this video. I spent 40 years as a teacher and was always getting art supplies, doing art, teaching art, taking classes, to benefit others, and even though I got great benefit as well, over the years my basement studio filled up with materials to do almost anything. Glass, clay, watercolor, wirework, beading, ink pouring, paper cutting. I've never been able to focus long enough on what I want to do, until I retired two years ago. There is something to be said for being a master in one discipline, like Alpay. That's what I've always wanted. I'm a jack of all trades, but I want to be a master of one. I don't always feel like I have the discipline to do that. Alpay's video gave me a lot to think about. Thank you.
Just hearing these words form a skilled artist has energized my desire to get back to it. To do the damn thing. thank you for this Video. much appreciated.
Thanks for your sound advice. I been pencil drawing since I was about 6 years old. I’ve done quite good dioramas, a couple of wood carvings, plenty of pencil drawings, built some furniture (I grew up in a woodworking shop (my father’s) and now I’m fabricating scrap metal art (I taught myself mig welding with UA-cam videos, so not really taught myself). I even sold most of the metal art pieces I made, so is not that bad. I love art but I can learn something new everyday. Never too old for that. Is amazing how people with artistic talents can go through similar feelings in our development. I can identify with most of the points that you brought up in your video. Thanks so much for sharing and for everybody else don’t quit trying.
I clicked on this by chance and am so happy I did. When you recommended doing some art whilst watching this I picked up my sketchbook not thinking much of it. I have not only gained some brilliant advice but also one of the best drawings I've ever done! Thank you so much for this!
Your words have really lifted my spirits... I just recently have gotten back into creating art after a long hiatus due to a stroke which deminished my physical ability and therefore my confidence. Everything you have said I can relate to. You have inspired me to keep trying and never give up on my craft. Thank you!
#5: I really needed to hear this. I was feeling guilty and doubtful of myself as an "artist" when I was trying to learn new mediums: digital drawing, charcoal, alcohol markers, gouache, etc. and trying to learn how to be an entrepreneur. In the end, it's really good for you to have various sets of skills (but complement each other) to improve not only your craft but ways of looking at life.
5 caught my attention, I do traditional, digital drawing and I started painting a few months ago, having knowledge in these other two areas really helps me to paint now. The techniques, inspirations, studies and even creativity in the production of paintings, all of this made a difference to me!
Man, I loved that talk. This is what I got out of this: *Everday is not a good day, focus on the mean. *Do it, life is a journey, keep on trekking along and when the trail ends start anew. *Check your ego, its not all about you and you can't see the world the way it is or could be if you can't get around yourself. *Stick to your dumb Ideas there is no right answer, you may like where your journey takes you. *Life is not quantifiable, step outside of your comfort zone.
Oh you don’t even know how happy your last point made me! I do several different crafts but I don’t consider myself a master at any of them. Just knowing that being a jack of all trades is something that an artist as amazing you thinks is important makes me feel so good! 💖
Me too! Sometimes I feel like I can do nothing really good. But I am okay with all the different things I learned so far. Currently I am curious how to bring all these things together to create synergy. Making music for the photos/pictures I made... bringing everything together in a video? It's hard to decide in which direction I'll go. Do you experience similar things? How did/would you solve that?
@@3rdfriend I have this too. A couple of things off the top of my head that helps increase skills: try to work as many different subjects into a routine as you're comfortable with (eg. Shading on Monday, color theory on Thursday). If starting the task is hard, I tell myself I'm only going to do it for 15 minutes or so. I usually end up doing way more than the amount of time i give myself. Also, take breaks whenever possible from artistic tasks. And don't force yourself to learn/make art. It doesn't need to be done every day.
You're so inspiring when you talk about art, you sound like chef gusteau when he's talking about cooking in Ratatouille and I feel like Remy listening in admiration
You made me laugh when you talked about going from loving your project to absolutely hating it haha. So very true. Thanks for that and this great advice!
@peter burry I’m not disputing that, but I’m just saying the slogan is true throughout all forms of art. I don’t think mistakes should be viewed as catastrophes and just throw in the towel. I just believe it should just be viewed more as a learning experience even though it may be a shame it didn’t go as planned but more often in life things don’t go according to plan as it is.
@peter burry This is very true. Me not being the huge artistic history buff I had never heard the saying before Bob. But I can see that being thrown around beforehand. And yeah his design of distance painting is the key landscape for him. I haven’t painted much as I’m more into drawing but I’m really just curious to learn more and do more styles. Ceramics was neat when I did that. I always like when people find their own unique niche.
thanks for saying that about variety too. everyone it can seem is always banging on ab picking a niche and ive always thought of being a jack of all trades as a "problem". thanks for helping me shift my perspective
I was feeling really negative with my art due to falling down an obsessive realism black hole. Thank you for giving me a reality check and cheering me up! 😁
simply love you for handing out tip #5 - so relatable! I've spent so many years feeling guilty about the whole jack of all trades = master of none bs... Despite the guilt, I've studied photography, filmaking, dancing, drawing and so much different stuff, and after years of internal struggled I can almost accept the fact that every minute I've spent living and learning all that was truly invaluable to my path as an artist and living being. But still the fear of being considered "master of none" haunts me on every single moment of insecurity. Your video was really conforting and relatable. Thanks, man
You should remind that insecurity that the original, full phrase is 'a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.'
I’m always afraid that my interest in many things will make me unsuccessful but as I get older I see how my versatility has benefited me as an artist. Hearing your last piece of advise was very comforting and reassuring to my doubts!!
I believe I’m a Jack of All trades to some degree when it comes to art. I’m good with graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, decent work markers, and decent with acrylics. I’m in the process of learning anatomy now. I was too focused with realism I lost the valuable asset of being able to draw poses so I’m 1 month learning in it and I improved so much. I still have so much to learn. And I really enjoy improving my crafts.
The roller coaster of emotion is so true..I'm a mom and have so much distractions working/painting from home. I just want to destroy a commissioned portrait in the middle of my child's tantrum. Just couldn't get the skin right because I'm already distracted by the noise and the crying. Wew I stopped what I'm doing to breathe a while.
You are right, i am still at the same place cause of waiting for inspiration and when i get it. After a couple days, i stop. I think like this i will never be a pro.
Thank you for this. I wouldn't dare to call myself an artist but I see how these views are universal. If I could add something about what you said it would be that being a creator is hard because you identify with what you create. Our creations, if they are authentic, become part of us so much so that when they're criticized it causes us to go into defense mode the same way we go into defense mode when we're physically attacked. The roller coaster that you mentioned is just fear of sticking you neck out which translates to exposing a vulnerable part of you (your art) to the public where it could be figuratively destroyed.
agree,and another point is the "that grass looks greener" mentality in all of us.we watch and see really good artists paint, and get scared that we cant draw that well,and that kills our motivation to do things.at least its like that for me 😅
All good advice! Even as a seasoned artist, I STILL appreciate hearing the basics, I AM human after all! I was avoiding going into my studio today, and now here I am, smiling and in my studio after hearing your first comment. And remembering the quote of Pablo Picasso: Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.
Lately, I've been feeling extremely scattered in my art, like I can't settle on doing one thing. My Instagram is full of everything from drawings, paintings, and printmaking to photography, digital art, and graphic design. Up until watching this video, I thought that was a bad thing! I thought that I was wasting time doing all these different things when I should just settle down and focus on becoming really good at one thing. It's comforting to know that I don't have to settle for anything, and it's a good thing to try lots of different types of art! Thanks for your amazing video, your words and your art are very inspiring.
That’s LITERALLY my Instagram page right now, I know how you feel 100%. It’s jumbled with acrylic paintings, to sketches to colored pencil and then watercolor. I see other’s pages focus on one medium and they are very popular, and it’s definitely instilled that doubt for me. Now I’m learning to embrace it!
I loved the work until he used that. I can see where some might like this sort of avant garde look, but for me it seems contrived. I enjoyed seeing how he built the face, though, and the skin colors were surprising, yet believable.
Your videos are delightful. I watch and save to favorites all of the portrait videos. Making art has become a big part of my identity. You warned us to avoid this mindset. I agree, however, this is one of the main reasons I’m painting almost everyday. If I’m not working on a painting I could easily slip into depression.
For all fellow creative souls out there... xoxo
❤️🤗thank you
Very good video :)
Thank you for this video ☺️ 😘❤️
Thanks Alpay. I'm currently in a slump so need a motivational video. Maybe you can do that next. ^^;;
Thanks for this..🤗
I ususally feel inspired at 2 am while I'm trying to sleep
Same ❤️
Oh!! I know that!!! lol
Omg same! My soul is super awake when its midnight and super tired in the morning🦉
opp samee
@@abhilashvanaparthirockss8248 ?
I started painting about 5 years ago. I'm 57 years old. I've learned a lot by watching people paint on UA-cam. I struggle every time I paint, but I find the journey amazing. It's never too late to start something you love. And I didn't even know I loved to paint until now. Life has so many chapters!
That’s amazing! I always see people my age (20s) saying it’s too late for this or that, but it’s NEVER too late! I even get caught up telling myself that, but I’m inspired by you, and I wanna start new things too. Keep it up and I’m sure you’re bound to make masterpieces. :)
That's so cool! And you are totally right, its never late to do anything. We should remember that anything could happen to us, so we should do what we like now! Enjoying and finding something to be happy its never late ( ◜‿◝ )♡
I just starting painting two years ago, when I am 68 years old. Loooove it!!!
nice
Good on you, Carol. I'm 76 (today actually) and I started taking an interest some months ago when my older sister was recommended to do colouring for adults to help relieve anxiety. I thought it would be a nice hobby for me while sitting listening to music. But I'm finding I'm not interested in painting patterns, which is mostly what these books contain. Flowers, butterflies, trees, etc, are much more interesting as well as more challenging.
Why is his voice literally melted dark chocolate
He said he eats a block of dark chocolate before making each video, sometimes I'm sure I can smell it....mmmm....chocolate
not quite dark,, its more of milk chocolate
How did you come to this conclusion lol
It also sounds orange/brown. Can’t disagree.
Because you are lonely and suggestible, i.e. human.
One of the things i've learned recently that i wish knew before starting to draw is to simplify everything. No matter how complicated a artpiece may look like, simplifying it into shapes makes it easier to draw and leave the details for later. It won't matter how detailed your artpiece is when the structure isn't right. Using references is not copying/cheating
Whenever i mess up a painting, i would be discouraged and told myself ‘no more painting’ but whenever i see videos like this, insipiration comes and i start painting and i mess up again...
I think majority of painting is messing up, that's how you learn. Don't get discouraged! Just keep messing up and eventually you'll start messing up less and less, and you'll be in a place where you like your art. Keep trying, it's worth it!
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i heard a mangaka say that ur eyes should always be better than ur hand.
so, if ur eyes r better than ur hand, ur always gonna see urself as bad. since ur eyes r more skilled than what u can do. n they said, if ur art looks perfect, thats bad cuz then ur eyes stopped leveling up. u stopped skilling up.
i mean, take everything with a grain of salt but its an interesting idea.
@@sedaaykut3920 When we're painting we're actually experimenting. And mistakes will always be there when where doing experiment.
Just don't consider it a loss. And actually it's we all learn things. We just have to look why we messed up and try to fix it next time and so on. Have a good day!
Don't stop painting or creating...I know how you feel, all artists feel that way sometimes...maybe your creativity is better for another style of painting than the one you do...there are so many painting styles....explore what you can do and find the right direction of art for You : )
I clicked to understand how to blend skin colors but was left with a life lesson instead ❤️
Haha me too
Yea I was expecting tips as well.
I don’t generally paint portraits so
Is it common to skip all around the face? Tip of nose but not the bridge then to lips back to eyes, then chin and neck...
@@clairecaines4051 What do you mean by skipping all around the face?
@@manamemajeff6283 I think she meant not going top to bottom, left to right or vise versa while painting. But instead choosing particular individual parts to paint first.
Dude same
Ego totally ruined my studies for a long time. Humility is the key to growth.
I feel like this is what is holding me back
@@Macabre.Marionette same here
Pride is not the opposite of shame, but rather it's source. Only true humiliation is the antidote to shame.
- A wise man who liked tea
@@utherthelightbringer6269 hell yea
@@Macabre.Marionette how so? talk it out if you want to I'm interested to hear..
#4, "Being an Artist is Hard", really is pretty much true about anything you learn. I think ego plays a part here, too (as you mention right at the end of this section), as people assume it's going to be amazing before they start working on a project because they're excited about it. But when it doesn't measure up to their initial expectations, they become overly critical about what they created. Once they step away from it and give it more thought, only then they realize that what they created is better than they thought. We tend to be our own worst critics.
I love how this wasn't just an artist's advice to better understanding of creative work but also a psychotherapy.
@@charitysketches Why though? 🤔
girl we have the same last name haha how odd we found each other here😂
Whoever is reading this,
I hope you have a great day!
Here is some artist inspiration for you 🎨 ✨
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@@charitysketches same
no. 5 made me so happy, me being adhd has made me jump around on hobby fixations and I've always been told I won't be good enough at anything by being this way and it's so nice to hear someone say that it's a good thing to be because I've always felt that it's part of what makes me an artist
I feel the same
same friend :(
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Me too
ADHD here as well, and I relate to that! I haven't even limited myself to just visual arts--I work as a professional photographer (15 years and counting), but I used to write a lot when I was younger, and I've also done some singing and acting, a bit of filmmaking, and now I want to learn to draw and paint. It actually took me a long time to even recognise myself as someone who IS an artist even as I dabbled in creative pursuits my entire life--hello impostor syndrome!--but I like to think that my range of experiences all inform each other and make me a better artist all around
Thank you so much for the call out!
hello master
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“I’m not only horrible but I also hate everything” is now my favorite quote about creating art lol. This was great advice thank you!
It’s so accurate! This is the best advice I could have received. Your art is an expression of you, not you.
I'm so glad you didn't wait until "perfecting" your English, the way you speak is one of my favorite parts of your videos, thanks for the help Alpay!
Aww 🤗
he makes me feel connected and in place.
In place with what
@@basedandchristpilled like not left out in a way where u can relate to this sm idk how to explain
This video helped me realize a lot of things. Thank you so much for making this.
One tip for people that I realized from this video is to just draw! Just paint! Just do whatever art form you do! Stop worrying over "perfecting your craft" or whatever. Let it develop over time. Yes, If you want to spend time practicing, do it! Just don't center yourself around improvement. Do what makes you happy! Sometimes that's all it takes.
Keep creating everyone!
I'm starting to look more at this, letting go this stupid worries of "the perfection", thank you for remind me that
Thank you!!!!! This is so sweet
Whoever is reading this,
I hope you have a great day!
Here is some artist inspiration for you 🎨 ✨
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@@eugenecrawley4897 thank you for this 🌼
Depends if you want to become a professional artist. You cannot just make art when you feel like it if it’s a career goal. Of course if you do it as a hobby then just do it for fun though.
I've been feeling stuck lately. Making art can be very isolating, which makes it that much easier for me to get in my head and in my own way. This video definitely helped me realize that it's something each artist goes through at different stages and to push through it. Thank you Alpay
Man, I feel that so much. It's good to know that we're not alone out there, though :)
The "COMPLICATED Loner" is usually an artist. Art is NOT a tea78m sport --- unless a company of actors or a troupe of dancers . so. Creating art is very isolating Indeed. Because our invisible lover. Spouse. Mate and Muse is our talent and genius ITSELF. ergo.. welcome to the club of solitary ladies and gentlemen. Giants of History throughout the eons. Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
"I'm not only horrible, I also hate everything."
-2020
His words are more comforting and self-assuring than any other thing ever. No wait, his paintings are too! The video is such a package ❤️
I feel inspired by his words. May God bless him.
That number 3 really spoke to me🥺
Thanks for this video. I'm retired, living alone...very rural, and just discovered my talent for acrylic painting about 3 months ago. The things you covered in this video just reassured me that I am not losing my mind! I love painting and I really needed to hear this.
That’s great! Me too.. and these lessons were so good to hear… I’ve started painting again and am really enjoying it now - no pressure to make it perfect… take care :)
That's awesome to hear. I hope you're having a good time. Maybe find a place to post your paintings online? That would be cool to see.
well done, i find acrylic and oil very hard.
Congrats,Happy evolving
Awesome. I don’t feel alone anymore. I’m currently a freshman at Art Institute of Houston for Graphic Design at 56 years. I always liked to draw, design.
The painting? Gorgeous.
The advice? Marvelous.
hotel? trivago
9:30 “I’m not only horrible, but I also hate everything.”
Me lately trying to get started on my arts. 😂
You'll get there good luck
@@Amperzand Exactly!
Not an artist but this bipolar amazing/horrible thing has been my experience far too often in life. Lord have mercy
Me as a writer. Also maccas a musician.
Being the best you can be at different trades is key to well being. It’s the one thing I teach to my children as it is what can get you out of depressing moments. When you feel you suck in one thing you just go to your other things in life. They could be anything as you well said, and they don’t have to be directly related with creating, it could be physical training, riding your bike or cooking. Everything requires skill and thought and everything is interrelated. Have a good one my friends.
You sound like good dad 😊
I think it is important to have a number of strong interests which you constantly work on or go back to, interests so strong that you can get lost in them for hours. When things go bad, you can "escape" to them and/or work on perfecting your skills in your favorite interests. Over time you will not have lost valuable time in depression, etc. but still be growing and developing in spite of a bad mood. Later you will look back and realize how this philosophy makes you stronger and more confident because you have found constructive ways to work through issues and yet continue to develop. You will learn to rely on it to take you through most bad times and perhaps become excellent in many new areas as well. And I also think physical activity is one of most important areas to develop as it will help you be healthy into old age when you can continue to grow your skills and interests.
@@louisesommerfeld54 I really wish I had been taught to diversify. I feel like I have missed out. we were told " Jack of all trades means being master of none" A narrow view.
You sound like a great dad! Your children will fully appreciate it when they are older! Look forward to that day!
It is never too late to hear these words and all of us who never were told this can now have that moment here. Well said.
Point 4 is so true, and definitely not talked about enough! As artists, you will go through many rough stages while working on your project. Then you will finish it, maybe admire it or despise it and feel empty in a way (In my experience) You will show it to someone, but that person will only see the FINISHED product. And not every emotion behind the artwork. They will give you a reaction and that's all. As a beginner artist it is hard to commit to another painting. You will doubt yourself, compare yourself to others... and the only solution is to try again, improve, learn, and be easy on yourself 🌱
This guy makes me feel more calm idk why but just the talking and him painting calms me down I think it's good for my anxiety + he gives great advice!
Me too. I get hysterical.
Good point. I watch artists to calm down.
HAHAHA that rollercoaster part is the most on the point true thing i have ever heard someone say
Yesssssss LoL 😂
Agree x
TRUTH.
Bruhhh, I felt so called out
It was trying to paint an impressionistic weeping willow tree in watercolour for 3 months and failing. That was my rollercoaster ride. Stopped me picking up a brush for 5 years. Then recently looked at my efforts 5 years later and realised i was nearly there. Im painting again now. His comment was so true.
The "Right Time" thing really made me realize how I'm waiting for nothing at all
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"The more that I wait, the more time that I waste"- Madonna; Jump
I needed this video. I’m 48 and almost an empty nester and trying to find more things to put my energy in. I have no idea what I’m doing so I just go from the heart. I appreciate you putting some thinking into the mindset of an artist especially for beginners like myself.
YOUR PAINT IS AMAZING!
I so felt the power in being a jack of all trains. My safe place is in the kitchen and collecting cookbooks from around the world, but my other safe place is a soft music a glass of wine and coloring lifelike coloring books with pencils.
Becoming a teen parent put such a stifle on my creative side because I had so much on my plate that had nothing to do with learning who I was or my worth. But now my last of two is 14yro and I’m determined to find my voice in this world. Your video just confirmed that I can do all things, just stay humble and believe in yourself.
Gos bless you sir and I look forward to more videos
May I encourage you? As an illustrator and commercial artist. A. Find a community College or university campus where you can audit weekend life model classes. U just show up and draw and nobody criticizes your efforts . B. Keep watching tutorials on you tube. C. Retain an art instructor who's not mean or critical. Meet with her or him once a week just to monitor your progress. If it's in your soul to paint . Draw. Or express yourself thru photography. Please. Do so. Repress it not. And. In October 2023...have a one person ART SHOW entitled: " AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS IF I DREW."... and find the joy of creating your own studio and show room. Time to use the angel wings you've always had...and SOAR! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
@@greggoreo6738 ❤️❤️❤️
A Lady of high society, after studying Architecture and giving birth to three very tall kids said, when asked about her professional career: "I've built three scyscrapers". I'm a civil engineer but our daughter is very far beyond any phantastic building planning I was part of. But all the same: Congrats and all the best for your new projects!
9:00 The "rollercoaster" makes things SO HARD... ALL THE TIME. I always hit a moment where I hate what I'm working on, but then I'm always glad I pushed through. My friends tell me the more I hate a piece while I'm working on it, the more they end up loving it in the end.
Hi ZAC ! This is hilarious that you commented on this video! I didn’t know you paint
Your comment really motivates me, I’m so happy to have come across it.
Me writing my thesis lol
It feels like you have a 'relationship' or bond to a piece because of the emotional history we can have with what we create and that can be what makes a piece special, even if thats a love hate bittersweet attachment. I like it
Those are those times you gotta walk away n brew a cup of tea -_-fml be like
I love that all of these doesn’t just apply to being an artist, it applies to handling life itself.
true that..
You're absolutely right!
"Jack of all trades, master of none,
But better that than a master of one."
^ The fact that we only know the first line of that stymies a lot of us; it sounds like jacks of all trades are being insulted, when in fact the idiom insults those who only master a single craft or subject.
I didn't even know there was a second line to that idiom! Thanks for enlightening us. 🙂
I consider myself more of a "Jack of all trades, master of SOME" 😀
Why do you think Jack of all trades is better than a master of one?
@@danwei3681 if u ask me it just depends on situation and what u prefer/enjoy more. that last tip from him sounds more like personal thing that he prefers. but in the end both ways have their upsides and downsides. i feel like jack of all trades cause i was longboarding/rollerblading for years. im very good at video games and im artists too. i can mix experience from all of these into my art and see some sides more clear but in the end i feel like total sht when i look at art masters that just do that one thing whole life. there was reverse saying that went something like: person that practiced one kick 1000 times is more scary than person who practiced 1000 versions of kicks 1 time. i feel like master of art would have no problem with drawing something with very good quality... but he would struggle with depth of meaning of the art or original ideas. while jack would suck with quality but have easier time with all the lore/ideas behind the art he does...
You’re portrait is beautiful and you are the first artist I’ve ever heard who recommended being a jack of all trades! I felt like this was my downfall since I like to try every kind of art but I love that you said it’s a GOOD thing! Thank you 😊
Yeah, I go back and forth on that. I'm interested in a lot of different types of art too, but I know some successful full-time artists who say you won't get anywhere if you're not focused.
I am the same.. I can’t help but experiment with new mediums and techniques… but it leaves my art with no niche
yeah same i've only ever heard the opposite like become really really good in your niche because if you try several things at once, you'll never be as good as someone who's specialised in that specific medium but thats good old perfectionism coming at me again:)and people arent just one sided,they have many faces:)
True! I always hear the advice of just focusing on one two, or maximum three things to get really good at; HOWEVER, i've noticed i actually get better at most things when i'm trying many different activities and have the ability to shift my focus into different activities and projects, because you learn a lot from the crossover and your body and mind benefit from the rest and the space you give to each project.
How to paint with a long brush like this? My hand and arm is too shaky. I have to get closer to the paper and support my hand??
Your paintings literally start to look realistic in the first brush stroke, amazing
yeah right I was watching the whole time like 😮
I was watching with subtitles but after I while I just gave up to focus on the painting
I'm still trying to figure out how he does that!
@@drawpower55 color choice, brush choice/ stroke
@Jasmine Corner you forgot something crucial: not just color choice, brush choice or stroke. Also a lot of practice at *Looking* and transferring what you are seeing (whether in your minds eye or from a reference photo ) onto the paper, canvas etc. Hand eye coordination doeesn't just come automatically to most of us, it does take a lot of practice. Most newbies aren't ready to hear this news. I don't know why. Especially since no other skill is instantaneous in life!
Finally someones vouching for the jack of all trades, I keep hearing "pick a lane" and it pisses me off, fuck a lane I want em all, I wanna try out all roads, they all eventually connect anyways
YES! Just hearing him say that got me all excited and proud of my badge :D
I'm the same way, I love using different mediums and trying different styles, from cooking to sculpting, pencils, oil paint, water color, ink, murals. The possibilities are endless and my inspirations and taste widely vary. Take a look at Warhol, he did it all and had huge success. If someone comes to me and wants a business card, I want to be able to do it. If they want a 10 ft graffiti style mural I also wanna do it. Clay figurine of a horse? If they want a logo or someone to illustrate their book, I wanna do it !
Definitely! I'm about to embark on a tattoo career! Wish me luck!🍀
My goal ..to be good in oil painting, perspective, product design , landscape, portrait , hyperealism , water color ,figure drawing , caricature , sculpting etc ...all stem from DRAWING
@@Ensanguinedx Wow! I love your variety of interest. How will you develop the skills for so many different inspirations? That is what I am trying to figure out!
When you said "Being artist is hard" I thought you are going to say "because supplies are expensive."
I am too poor inside I guess
It is really costly if you wanted costly
while I would say I'm not anywhere near amazing at art (in a sense that I've made huge impacts with it), I literally just use a cheap pencil I picked up from school and an old mechanical pencil I stole from my sister and yet here I am still making art. I personally think a great artist is someone who can work with what they have, look at those people who do art with their feet and stuff despite lacking arms, and those who still do art despite being blind. If you really like art, good products is just a bonus to increase the quality, but you can't get good skill in pricey art materials. Dunno what logic you're having with being poor when my family is also basically poor.
Hi, a professional artist, Eliza Ivanova/eleeza on ig, mainly works with pencils and those tortellinis/blenders (yes I know I spelled it wrong) and an eraser. She does amazing work with just pencil and eraser. You can too!!
@@a.captiveaudience thank you so much for your sport, I am trying my best on pencil but sometime I just wanna see some colours in my drawings :") thank you so much for your support🥺💜
@@worstusernameintheworld9871 I didn't wanted to offend you I am so sorry 😔 I was not having a good day and just throwed what I thought basically... I am sorry for making you sad 👉🏻👈🏻🥺
I just turned 60 & am learning to paint for the first time. This video has really given me some great advice and tips so thank you for this very much. I loved it ❤
Have fun! I'm 59 and something about getting older, turns people to the arts. I remember seeing my father doing paint-by-numbers in his 60s.
I’m 60 and just returned to painting. I’ve told myself to paint something everyday and to tell myself not to try to create a masterpiece. Just practice skills.
God dammit now I'm all inspired and gotta go out and create
Yeah 💪
Me too 😄
Go for it! 💓
Yeah I just started my career as a artist 😎
Yep
Just today i was thinking how grateful i am that i expanded my mediums. First i only used pencil, then ooonly digital, but then i moved to watercolor, oils, and i learnt a lot. Everything that i learnt from every medium can be used in all of them haha
True, very true
Thats the cool thing about art there is always endless cope to experiment and try out different things.
"painting a portrait is easy" - no, it's not. it's damn hard.
Exactly! It's the only thing I simply don't draw/ paint anymore.
agreed... :(
when you use a photograph and a projector, it is damn easy.
@@adlozi oh yeah, it definitely is. how could I forget about that XD
So true
Im somewhat of a beginner artist of about 5 years. this makes me feel better about using all types of mediums, styles, and subject matter to find what i enjoy most and to improve overall. Its especially easy to beat yourself up for not having found your personal style of art.
I’ve never heard someone describe so well how difficult creativity can be because it’s directly linked to our wellbeing 😍🙌
What an amazing painting. And as an artist practicing for over 35 years I totally agree with all your points. I'm a "Jack of all Trades" and at 60 I'm now learning After Effects and animation (previously a fine artist, graphic artist (PS and AI), shill at a printing company, and business owner)
I started my artistic journey after so many years being scared to do it and this video helped me alot to take it easy on me because I feel so bad when I’m not inspired, thank you 🙏🏽
Me too
I’m afraid to paint or shade an artwork I’m scared it won’t meet the perfect standards
I'm a digital artist, and watching how you apply color has helped me in becoming a better digital artist, and approach my workflow differently.
I used to draw alot in high school but stopped because, well you said it, I was my own worst critic. Every time I would start something if I messed up even a small bit I'd give up and quit. Its been 10 years since then and recently have been on a journey to re-find myself. I am trying my hand at painting with acrylics and your video truly inspired me. Especially when you said not to wait for inspiration. That is what I was doing this whole time, now I am just going to paint non stop and get better. Thank you.
hi david valdez,, lets connected,
Wowww same here! It gets frustrating because i know art is in my heart and my talent. This video helped alot and is what I needed to hear. I will start my journey again.
I really love when artists like you can explain their philosophy with practical and logical answers. So relaxing and soothing to hear.
I really like how it's sort of blocky and not photorealistic. It just adds interest.
Ok, now it's much more photorealistic. Never mind.
The Ego part is interesting. I played guitar for fun and never thought I was good enough to play on stage, until I was 32 and moved to a rural area of the S.F. Bay Area. One night I'm at a small venue and a band started playing and I said to myself they're not that good yet everybody was dancing to them. That's when I got you don't have to wait till your good to get on stage and I've been playing pro for 42 yrs. Just jump in. Now that I'm 74 I'm starting to paint because I saw paintings on wall in a senior center and everybody liked them. I thought they were pretty bad. So I've bought the materials and I'm starting.
I hope you never stop painting and become a dictator because you explain things so well I’d listen to anything you tell me
as i am watching this video, i'm sat in front of my pencil drawn portrait on my canvas waiting for some courage to begin the oil painting. I was nervous to mess up and not make a great piece of art im proud of. So thank you for this video and advice, I need to put my ego aside and simply practice, and its ok if i mess up. If it turns out to be the most terrible thing i created, I can still have a great day :)
So right I learnt the same
There are no mistakes in art
let me suggest this one thing: anytime you make anything you're happy with take a picture of it. if you have a good quality scanner, scan it. that way if the painting goes south, and mine often do, I can still go back and look at that drawing, or look at that point in the painting process that I was very pleased with, and still enjoy that. I haven't lost it physically.
@@jaradams wow what a great idea! Thank you I will definitely do this, it will help me be more proud of what I create I think.
Get cheap canvases or a canvas pad and make a mess! Then you feel like you have nothing to lose and can get into a flow state. When I feel this fear I just get a big brush and pick a colour and make marks without thought just to get started. It's so liberating! As a bonus those often end up becoming my favourite works.
Thank you Alpay. That was an inspirational pep talk. I'm 63 years old and have dabbled with different mediums and styles. Then I stopped giving time to my art. I just kept on working and working, never giving myself time to ...create something for myself again. I stopped years ago.
6 months ago, out of the blue I bought 5 canvases , some brushes, and Acrylic tube palette. I never acted like that before. It's been sitting for 6 months. After watching this video ,You've inspired me sir. I just penciled on canvas my subject of learning again. Let the paint fly.
Wow!!!! Good sir
Hell yes
It can be very hard if you also have a demanding full time job, i stopped years ago but think now is the time to take up art again.
Deeply thankful for your work. You absolutely right, being an artist is a hardest thing. I draw and paint since I was a kid, now that I’m 70, still not even 1/10 compared to you here. Again thank for the lesson,hope I get better by looking at your work. Wish you all the best this new year.
"consistency and dedication trump inspiration" this helps me so much! I struggle with finishing anything I can't wait to remind myself of this. Thank you!
I'm 78 tears old..... And I truly believe everything you said.... Great advice!
Number 4 is literally me right now. I'm doing a painting and everyday i have a different view of it
You an army i see jk ?😁
@@afsheenasir7242 That i am 😌
Ya same I'm making portrait and I'm like before it was better and all but then my mom helps me a lot I'm so happy.... btw army here too 💜💜💜
@@nandininanekar6095 I'm glad your happy with it. And yo! Hey!
there are armys literally everywhere THE POWER
This was amazing advice. I was losing my confidence as an artist because I am a Jack of all trades and not focused on one thing. You’ve inspired me.
i've been making art since i can remember and i WISH i had had people saying things like this to me when i was younger! i didn't really have a lot of resources or know a lot of other people making art until high school where i had already gotten into a lot of bad habits. i attended an art based high school which was very much a wakeup call, and i don't think i really absorbed a lot of what i learned until afterward. now at almost 30 i feel like i've entered a renaissance of learning and i'm having more fun with art than i ever did, exactly because of some of what you talked about in this video. i hope that if any young people find this video they take it to heart!!!
Thank you.. this video helped me
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You made this look so effortlessly, specially with that coconut oil voice in the background XD
Number 5: It's actually true that if you try to see more than just your specified expertise, I was a Digital Artist who can't do landscape but after watching Bob Ross, a Traditional Painter drew a wonderful landscape, after watching them I tried to replicate his stroke technique in my Digital Art, and it works so well but not on Bob Ross Level but I know I still have a lot of room to improve
I'm 39 years old and there was so much wisdom in this one video that I am overwhelmed. I can't imagine an 18 year old being able to assimilate all this knowledge. Thanks for sharing this treasure trove of ideas.
He is 34 years old
@@SusanneArtOnline I wasn't referring to the artist in the video. I meant a young artist starting out and being able to fully appreciate all this knowledge. I can see how my original post doesn't convey the idea I was proposing.
quite a few young artists understand this if they are an openminded person with a spark to their personality like quite a few young artists have. Depends on the size of their ego really. The less the better. But young people can be super pure and heartfelt and innocent like that. It's often with age people become concerned with status and perfection etc
The bit talking about being the jack of all trades is so helpful, I’m a young developing artist and have never been able to pick one specific topic for my art because I love exploring new ideas and different media’s. why should I have to choose one when I can do them all 😁
As a teenager artist... getting my ego under control has been probably the most important artistic thing I’ve done😅 I really really agree with you on that
you are right, I'm 18 years old artist who just likes to express herself thru art. i have so many ideas in my mind but right time never comes. i am gonna soon buy the tripod for me and begin with my journey. I have been feeling a lot of things lately, i am having that seek to connect deeply with my art with my personality. thatz why there is always a voice screaming or fighting within me to overflow this world with my creativity as much as possible. I'm way too young rn, my life just truly started one year ago before that i was living in dark. so with my own pace and in my own time i am figuring it out. i am writing it here today, I am proud of myself and i will come back here even prouder and down to earth. Periodt. thank you so much.
“Just sitting and painting on your ipad all day” , “do things except realism”
Wait is that a personal attack?
Lol i sped 54 hrs in procreate last week
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Hell, I spent over 40 hours with Sketchbook a while back just digitally painting some hair. lol
Though in my defence, I was learning a program I had never even seen before, much less knew how to use. 🥴
He's talking from experience. LOL!
Anything you said here on this channel has pushed me into becoming a better artist bit by bit. Not just through technique but also psychologically.
not what I was expecting, stumbled across this and was very surprised at how raw and insightful this was, practically a philosophy. Also breath-taking art, so many layers. Very interesting to see how artists work.
I absolutely loved this video. I spent 40 years as a teacher and was always getting art supplies, doing art, teaching art, taking classes, to benefit others, and even though I got great benefit as well, over the years my basement studio filled up with materials to do almost anything. Glass, clay, watercolor, wirework, beading, ink pouring, paper cutting. I've never been able to focus long enough on what I want to do, until I retired two years ago. There is something to be said for being a master in one discipline, like Alpay. That's what I've always wanted. I'm a jack of all trades, but I want to be a master of one. I don't always feel like I have the discipline to do that. Alpay's video gave me a lot to think about. Thank you.
Just hearing these words form a skilled artist has energized my desire to get back to it. To do the damn thing. thank you for this Video. much appreciated.
I like how you walked through the roller coaster of emotions one goes through when evaluating their own work!
Thanks for your sound advice. I been pencil drawing since I was about 6 years old. I’ve done quite good dioramas, a couple of wood carvings, plenty of pencil drawings, built some furniture (I grew up in a woodworking shop (my father’s) and now I’m fabricating scrap metal art (I taught myself mig welding with UA-cam videos, so not really taught myself). I even sold most of the metal art pieces I made, so is not that bad. I love art but I can learn something new everyday. Never too old for that. Is amazing how people with artistic talents can go through similar feelings in our development. I can identify with most of the points that you brought up in your video. Thanks so much for sharing and for everybody else don’t quit trying.
I would love to see some of you artwork 🙂
I clicked on this by chance and am so happy I did. When you recommended doing some art whilst watching this I picked up my sketchbook not thinking much of it. I have not only gained some brilliant advice but also one of the best drawings I've ever done! Thank you so much for this!
Your words have really lifted my spirits... I just recently have gotten back into creating art after a long hiatus due to a stroke which deminished my physical ability and therefore my confidence. Everything you have said I can relate to. You have inspired me to keep trying and never give up on my craft. Thank you!
#5: I really needed to hear this. I was feeling guilty and doubtful of myself as an "artist" when I was trying to learn new mediums: digital drawing, charcoal, alcohol markers, gouache, etc. and trying to learn how to be an entrepreneur. In the end, it's really good for you to have various sets of skills (but complement each other) to improve not only your craft but ways of looking at life.
5 caught my attention, I do traditional, digital drawing and I started painting a few months ago, having knowledge in these other two areas really helps me to paint now. The techniques, inspirations, studies and even creativity in the production of paintings, all of this made a difference to me!
Man, I loved that talk. This is what I got out of this:
*Everday is not a good day, focus on the mean.
*Do it, life is a journey, keep on trekking along and when the trail ends start anew.
*Check your ego, its not all about you and you can't see the world the way it is or could be if you can't get around yourself.
*Stick to your dumb Ideas there is no right answer, you may like where your journey takes you.
*Life is not quantifiable, step outside of your comfort zone.
Oh you don’t even know how happy your last point made me! I do several different crafts but I don’t consider myself a master at any of them. Just knowing that being a jack of all trades is something that an artist as amazing you thinks is important makes me feel so good! 💖
Me too! Sometimes I feel like I can do nothing really good. But I am okay with all the different things I learned so far.
Currently I am curious how to bring all these things together to create synergy. Making music for the photos/pictures I made... bringing everything together in a video? It's hard to decide in which direction I'll go. Do you experience similar things? How did/would you solve that?
@@3rdfriend I have this too. A couple of things off the top of my head that helps increase skills: try to work as many different subjects into a routine as you're comfortable with (eg. Shading on Monday, color theory on Thursday). If starting the task is hard, I tell myself I'm only going to do it for 15 minutes or so. I usually end up doing way more than the amount of time i give myself. Also, take breaks whenever possible from artistic tasks. And don't force yourself to learn/make art. It doesn't need to be done every day.
You're so inspiring when you talk about art, you sound like chef gusteau when he's talking about cooking in Ratatouille and I feel like Remy listening in admiration
The emotional rollercoaster you're talking about is too damn real- however it sparks a level of motivation and work intensity I wouldn't want to miss
You made me laugh when you talked about going from loving your project to absolutely hating it haha. So very true. Thanks for that and this great advice!
Most important thing to learn as an artist comes from Bob Ross - "We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents."
@peter burry I’m not disputing that, but I’m just saying the slogan is true throughout all forms of art. I don’t think mistakes should be viewed as catastrophes and just throw in the towel. I just believe it should just be viewed more as a learning experience even though it may be a shame it didn’t go as planned but more often in life things don’t go according to plan as it is.
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Sounds like something you say to elementary school students.
@peter burry This is very true. Me not being the huge artistic history buff I had never heard the saying before Bob. But I can see that being thrown around beforehand. And yeah his design of distance painting is the key landscape for him. I haven’t painted much as I’m more into drawing but I’m really just curious to learn more and do more styles. Ceramics was neat when I did that. I always like when people find their own unique niche.
@peter burry You have made me decide to try and draw in pen now lmao challenge accepted
thanks for saying that about variety too. everyone it can seem is always banging on ab picking a niche and ive always thought of being a jack of all trades as a "problem". thanks for helping me shift my perspective
I was feeling really negative with my art due to falling down an obsessive realism black hole. Thank you for giving me a reality check and cheering me up! 😁
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I'm 16 and I understand EVERYTHING this man is saying! 😩
simply love you for handing out tip #5 - so relatable!
I've spent so many years feeling guilty about the whole jack of all trades = master of none bs... Despite the guilt, I've studied photography, filmaking, dancing, drawing and so much different stuff, and after years of internal struggled I can almost accept the fact that every minute I've spent living and learning all that was truly invaluable to my path as an artist and living being. But still the fear of being considered "master of none" haunts me on every single moment of insecurity.
Your video was really conforting and relatable. Thanks, man
You should remind that insecurity that the original, full phrase is 'a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.'
People say "Jack of all traits, master of none" and also say "Don't be a one trick pony" so which is it bud
i relate to that a lot and it's nic eto have someone spin the pov on this particular saying
@@louism.brindle7466 I haf no idea!
I’m always afraid that my interest in many things will make me unsuccessful but as I get older I see how my versatility has benefited me as an artist. Hearing your last piece of advise was very comforting and reassuring to my doubts!!
I believe I’m a Jack of All trades to some degree when it comes to art. I’m good with graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, decent work markers, and decent with acrylics. I’m in the process of learning anatomy now. I was too focused with realism I lost the valuable asset of being able to draw poses so I’m 1 month learning in it and I improved so much. I still have so much to learn. And I really enjoy improving my crafts.
I've never heard someone describe the inner thoughts of a creative person so accurately before. I will refer back to this video often 🙏🌹
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Your best video! 🤩
The roller coaster of emotion is so true..I'm a mom and have so much distractions working/painting from home. I just want to destroy a commissioned portrait in the middle of my child's tantrum. Just couldn't get the skin right because I'm already distracted by the noise and the crying. Wew
I stopped what I'm doing to breathe a while.
@@theagoartstudio2333 oh boy I relate to that soooo hard
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One of my favorites as well. Great advice.
You are right, i am still at the same place cause of waiting for inspiration and when i get it. After a couple days, i stop. I think like this i will never be a pro.
Thank you for this. I wouldn't dare to call myself an artist but I see how these views are universal. If I could add something about what you said it would be that being a creator is hard because you identify with what you create. Our creations, if they are authentic, become part of us so much so that when they're criticized it causes us to go into defense mode the same way we go into defense mode when we're physically attacked. The roller coaster that you mentioned is just fear of sticking you neck out which translates to exposing a vulnerable part of you (your art) to the public where it could be figuratively destroyed.
agree,and another point is the "that grass looks greener" mentality in all of us.we watch and see really good artists paint, and get scared that we cant draw that well,and that kills our motivation to do things.at least its like that for me 😅
All good advice!
Even as a seasoned artist, I STILL appreciate hearing the basics, I AM human after all!
I was avoiding going into my studio today, and now here I am, smiling and in my studio after hearing your first comment.
And remembering the quote of Pablo Picasso:
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.
I literally just now typed your channel name in, like “I believe he has a video up now.” And here I am just in time! You’re so amazing Alpay!
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I am an acrylic artist, and even though you work in oils, your portraits are very inspiring. Well done!
How to blend in acrylic paint om a portrait painting??
Lately, I've been feeling extremely scattered in my art, like I can't settle on doing one thing. My Instagram is full of everything from drawings, paintings, and printmaking to photography, digital art, and graphic design. Up until watching this video, I thought that was a bad thing! I thought that I was wasting time doing all these different things when I should just settle down and focus on becoming really good at one thing. It's comforting to know that I don't have to settle for anything, and it's a good thing to try lots of different types of art! Thanks for your amazing video, your words and your art are very inspiring.
That’s LITERALLY my Instagram page right now, I know how you feel 100%. It’s jumbled with acrylic paintings, to sketches to colored pencil and then watercolor. I see other’s pages focus on one medium and they are very popular, and it’s definitely instilled that doubt for me. Now I’m learning to embrace it!
I am a musician and I found these 5 insights apply to me too, but sometimes I need someone like you to remind me. Thank you.
It's hard to describe the depths to which my heart sank for a moment once you picked up that paint roller...
I loved the work until he used that. I can see where some might like this sort of avant garde look, but for me it seems contrived. I enjoyed seeing how he built the face, though, and the skin colors were surprising, yet believable.
@@jnooney8225 I just got scared he'll erase it! was talking about not getting too attached to his pieces after all...
This is the most relaxing UA-cam tutorial I've ever seen. And I enjoyed your painting skills so much. I wish you a 'good one' too Alpay!
Your videos are delightful. I watch and save to favorites all of the portrait videos. Making art has become a big part of my identity. You warned us to avoid this mindset. I agree, however, this is one of the main reasons I’m painting almost everyday. If I’m not working on a painting I could easily slip into depression.