True man, I have really cracked down on commissions and let people know "this will be in my style and I have creative liberty to paint this how I see fit" within reason of course, I still talk to the client but I make it extremely clear that it'll be in my style and make sure they see my style and understand what they'll get! It can be hard to say no though, especially when you need money. 😭

It seems like the difference between truly creative people and the general population is embracing our vulnerabilities, not as weakness but as resourcefulness and resilliance. That embrace is our voice. It looks like imperfection, and failure at times. It is not a destination, it is the vehicle on the journey of creativity.

great video :) I saw a short recently about 'artist voice' and wanted to do some research into it, as a concept distinctive from 'artist style'. Thanks for the perspectives.

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I can totally get this! I would like to thank you for inspiration too. You and a few other artists I sub to inspired me to start my own art channel. Thank you

I have that T shirt. Great points!

Illd really love to know the technique used to get your sketch on your canvas..........your technique seem very alien to me.

Your painting is amazing and I love the creativity with the young man's shirt. Congrats on teaching too, it must be so rewarding.

You are doing such a great job with the videos. Great artwork as well. I’m just getting started in this business myself. Learning how to make a website, build social media, take photos of my work to make prints etc. You are an inspiration

your too under rated.

If you haven't already been using them I highly recommend PGH Print Ship Also make yourself some small prints, stickers, stuff like that. You need "entry level" purchases for new fans Also Also, holding a brush with your mic is SUPER distracting (at least for me)

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I don't know why I like seeing the paintbrush microphone holder! Thanks for sharing this video

Cool studio space!

So therapeutic ❤

thanks for making a point on the whole trending business.. its been on my mind lately and you expressed it better than i have been able to so far. thanks

Good video, good advice. I’ll get the book. Im totally interested to how you finished the painting. Where did you go? Really cool idea

I love finding other black artists who use oils I’m definitely subscribed ✨

This book sounds interesting. I definitely have that struggle of forcing an idea to happen 😅. Will definitely have to check it out

Loved The Creative Act!!

The lines, is that "perspective lines"? Are you using referenser and have you done the same lines on that so thats How you use it? By comparing making sure things are in the right place? Or are you painting from imagination? If so how do you use it? And what is this technique called? I have never used it. But it looks good. I want to learn more about it

Thank you for this thoughtful video. It was what I needed to hear today.

I’m always trying to get better…so I change my subject matter frequently. It makes it hard to know what I’m good at.

When I don't feel I have a specific idea in mind, I just start smearing paint around non-objectively. Just getting myself moving is 90% of the battle 110% of the time. That and I remind myself of the famous Chuck Close quote: "Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work."

One of the things I do for idea is to keep a notebook, not a sketchbook, with me when I am painting. I always seem to get ideas for other paintings when I am in the middle of a painting. So I put those ideas in the notebook, often with a little thumbnail sketch for composition. Then when I am looking for ideas to paint, I go to the notebook. Oh, the notebook has a title on the cover......The Well

for the algorithm .. much love :)

What a great accomplishment for your great grandfather! Congratulations on being accepted in the same Arts Festival! Thank you for sharing the background info regarding the fair! Love the painting! 💜💜💜

really nice painting! congrats

This is my first year attending Three Rivers! I’m so excited to be a part of this festival and hope I get to see your work in person🎉

What is the brown thing called?

Nice work! Is that a doodle grid you're using?

Fantastic shading. The Pittsburgh Arts Festival is one of the best in the country. I live away now and haven’t had the pleasure for many of years, but one day will go back. With your talent, I’m sure you will have an amazing showing.

Cool painting. Good luck at the art festival

Dope work man

Amazing dude

in love with this drawing!

This was such a cute concept I love your art so much

This is turning out clean my brother❤️🙏🏾

Hello there, that's a great video. Basically findind ou artistic voice, is finding our "why". But what if, we draw / paint just for fun ? Because it's pretty, or beautiful, or because it makes us feel good ? I love to draw woman from fashion magazine. I was fashion designer for 10 years and I've stopped for about another decade. Now I'm going back to my roots which are : fashion illustration. But if I digg, I don't have any "propper why". I just do that because I love it. And as far as I can remember, I've always done that. But I can not find a strong "why", a strong "artistic voice" behind that. What do U think ? :)

Agree 100% with Dr. Siegel's statement. This is why doing proper parenting work is so helpful; parents find wellness, their kids find wellness. It's a win-win for all. Great painting by the way :)

❤ ur style of painting

I find it useful to keep art of my own in the studio - personal projects that are contextually inspiring. But then also having other peoples art on the wall to keep it light and different. Also, definitely tear apart some books and hang references on the wall. This is awesome Korey, excited to see what you make!

Your art is crazy cool!! I love how u executed that idea! Do u prefer oil to acrylic? Im thinking of trying out oil painting but ive heard its difficult and expensive 😭😭

Wonderful! Is this being done in the new studio?

SWEET SPACE. CONGRATS

Wow, congratulations on your new studio space! Many a masterpiece will be painted there!

Only thing better than this guy's music taste is his painting skills

Glad to see more videos from you again!

Cool new studio! ✨

Great studio! Love the gallery wall! Your artwork is incredible! 💜💜💜