5 Bad Artist Habits to Avoid

[@elena.w6614]

*says not to watch tv while making art* Me:*is watching this video while making art*

[@si_red1376]

Cat Person *irooooniiiiicc*

[@nobody37]

Wow same

[@oliviabay8732]

Elena. W me to

[@ΧΑΡΗΣΚΑΤΣΟΥΛΗΣ]

Lol

[@hannah-tn5kh]

Me toooo!!!!!

[@peanuts2197]

I watch movies and draw , what usually happens is I forget I have the movie on and I just draw. Hearing talking and Music that’s coming from the movie helps me focus on my art as it puts me in a position where i feel most comfortable (instead of silence)

[@michelereed5866]

I know what you mean. I listened to so many movies while im drawing or painting. It's therapeutic.

[@allanrudjzlaniba8871]

Not alone buddy

[@diabla8631]

Same I can't draw without atleast music going on

[@josa2743]

Good way to check things off the "things people recommend me to watch" list

[@waoh21]

Me too when its silent i cant focus to what i draw sometimes i get the things or persons i draw from movies

[@kozlowskinator6056]

I think that everybody always says "don't give up", without actually saying how to keep going. For some people, looking at other people's art is the most destructive thing to do. And when somebody tells them "you can't give up!" They end up feeling worse about their art than before. It's true that you have to keep going, but to find motivation to keep going and find a way to motivate yourself to keep going is actually the source of the problem. By saying "dont give up" you are treating the symptom, not the disease.

[@Linnerd]

Definately Krell People also always tell you to practice when you ask for advice but never tell what to practice. It’s useless to ‘practice’ if you don’t know what to practice.

[@kae95]

oh my gosh exactly, whenever I look at other people’s art I feel like crap and I don’t really draw anymore because it just stresses me out and it sucks

[@peppinhof5248]

If someone tells me why he shouldn't give up I always reply that he isn't forced on doing anything. He can give up, but he wants to? If you feel that you don't like doing this and are sure you will never regret this choice, than, go ahead, give up!

[@W0rdn1nja]

I agree so I found my own solution to the stupid platitude of "don't give up." I keep 6 folders full of unfinished projects. When I'm in a sunny bright mood, there's all that colorful art that needs more work. In a 2nd folder, I've put in all my black and white works. This is broken down further into pencil, charcoal and pen & ink. Then colored pencils. Then I keep 2 large folders. 1 for living things like people and animals and another for inanimate objects. Most importantly is a list of each thing i want to correct/improve on each of these pictures. Depending on that day's lighting and my personal mood, I can apply myself to anyone of these because SOMETHING is bound to mesh with the lighting, mood style or lack of inspiration I feel that day. That's how I don't give up. If I can't do color that day, i'll do black n white. If my portraits suck atm, then i'll do a landscape. Other times, I want to organize what needs improvement so I use printer paper and do things like practicing how to draw noses, animal fur, tree textures, etc. So if you're told 'don't give up' I hope maybe even 1 of my suggestions helps a fellow artist. (p.s. the word "habits,' has only 1 B...

[@W0rdn1nja]

@Tara the Elusive Runaway Pea Thank you for making this video. We need to encourage each artist, not tear them down :)

[@afterartist158]

First tip: don’t watch TV while making art Literally everyone watching this video: sweats nervously*

[@Brandonhayhew]

I was making a sketch while watching this video and I think it makes sense pay attention to one subject and never watch tv or watch anything because I easily lose my attention

[@parthsavyasachi9348]

I am on toilet shitting though. Just sayin

[@14_yinxuan68]

For those who don't want to watch the whole video. Here is the list: 1) Focus Focus and Focus don't do anything else 2)Don't comparing yourself to others 3)Don't give up 4)Don't discourage others 5)Don't wait for 'that' moment

[@angeldevil110]

Leong Yin Xuan not all heroes wear capes

[@lxgacyedits9485]

*N O C A P E S*

[@watchingyou208]

Thanks

[@TheKimiko16]

Leong Yin Xuan I do 2 a lot especially when I don't get commissions. Then I start to feel my arrogant good enough

[@akafireburns8200]

Its hard for me to do number two because my mom tells me to try to color better.

[@atlasyt8045]

A girl said she hates anime and asked if I can draw her in my art style.... I draw anime... Edit: wow lots of likes and also looks like imma get sued! It's a joke! :| Edit 2: thanks fir telling me that stuff tho... you guys actually said it nicely instead of yelling at me...so ya... thx... Edit 3: this is so old stop fighting

[@journeysfantastical]

how did it go lmao

[@KarolineLovesArcane]

The_ Albanian_ Potato Accept the fact they have their opinions. XD

[@pixelpudding3914]

😅

[@Warioluvr]

+selenagomezfan208 I don't think that was the point.

[@KarolineLovesArcane]

Sugary Honest ?

[@apunnojustice7475]

It's so nice that this isn't "don't do x stylistic thing", which a lot of art tip videos are- so thank you for supporting real artist growth. As a less than perfect artist myself, it's really nice to hear this!

[@need_creative_juices_help6736]

Me too, I was waiting for it but it never came and im glad.

[@blanket4629]

1:59 I wonder what she’s trying to paint.. 2:11 HOLY MOTHER OF CHEESE

[@ely_wannadie]

Lolli pop I KNOW RIGHT?!?!

[@mochiattoart514]

Mother of cheese: cow Holy cow ... Interesting...

[@xmoqix5650]

Lolli pop ikr!!??!!

[@imnotlilee]

She is so talented she made a ocean out of nothing

[@sleepyghostisme7558]

I read that as holy cheezus

[@plur9728]

When I was a freshmen in highschool, my art teacher noticed I was alot better than anyone in my school so she pushed me to pursue art more than just a hobby. The first time I took AP Studio art as a freshmen , I disliked my portfolio because it was filled with good art, but not my style because she wanted me to replicate other artists. She believed realism was the easiest way to pass, I did pass but with a 3 out of 5. I won many contests and got many compliments because so many people liked my realism artwork. But I took a break for a year and took AP Drawing in my second semester of my senior year. By that time my art teacher believed I was able to pass without using other artist's style so I used everything from my sketchbook and passed with a 5 out of 5. Finding your own style is better than using someone else's because your work would look so much better if you are able to pour all your heart and skills to make something you are proud of. I wished someone would of told me that before.

[@pistachioczar3842]

Plur lucky I’m ass at art and am trying so hard to get good at it but I still can barely draw a face much less a human or whole drawing

[@pistachioczar3842]

FOXXIYN I know people are hard but that seems a little personal

[@imdead000]

I used to draw ALL the time last year. Then i became very self conscious and i hated my art. For 7 months i stopped drawing and said i "was bad at it" even though i wasn't. I was also moving across seas and i didn't have enough time to draw. A few weeks ago a kid told me at school "Why do you say you can't draw, but you want to be an animator when you grow up? It makes no sense" and i hate this kid but he pretty much helped me get back into art.I thought about what he said and i noticed that i can't give up. So i started to draw again and i am SO happy that i did So if you feel discouraged at all, just don't give up. Keep on trying

[@maxie6455]

•LanceyLance• thank you! I always felt the my art was so bad!

[@noozyss]

inspirational

[@otigalaivoj1994]

Thank you for your encouragement!

[@dheelart7700]

•LanceyLance• I guess when you start it, there will be non-stop improvements even if we stopped for few days or months, bcuz between those gap, you'll learn few or more principles of the surroundings for the idea for our arts. Nice going btw, been through that situation😂 and I gotta agree with ya. Never give up to achieve something, even if something is in your way👍

[@carolpower2119]

•LanceyLance• that is very perfound

[@Xeyal1001]

Wow, you are really good at painting water.

[@annabeththeextremeundertal2730]

Xeyal 1001 I paint water like her but with water color

[@-gascon-]

At first I thought they were mountains, but when she added the foam.... WOW SO PRETTY

[@doyoulikethisbooty284]

It's called water colors lol

[@Diamondevelyn]

Pippin TGC BOOOO your not a ghost

[@Diamondevelyn]

Pippin TGC BOOOO!

[@mrpixelperfect]

My bad habits: Laziness No full attention Comparing to others Self doubt Giving Up Waiting

[@need_creative_juices_help6736]

Me too tho

[@skye.s2515]

Dude the waiting one 💯

[@akanotgiveafuck6970]

Same

[@megumiseyelashes6706]

"Don't watch tv while making art" Me: *quietly puts down pencil*

[@djolepuric1787]

I just listen to music 24/7 lmao

[@fardos7034]

i practiacally have earphones implanted in my ears lmao

[@Zivlix]

lemonsauce_ I have a radio device implanted into my brain, get on my level boi

[@jayburgerslice3727]

i have a whole f*cking radio station in my brain get on my level

[@JohnsGuineaPigs]

same y'all

[@dandy_candy835]

Get on my level guys the music is already playing in my head

[@maelilo1164]

I don’t recommend posting art on social media if your just starting to draw 😓I nearly stopped drawing

[@Emma-xm1iu]

i think it really depends. i personally think it's a good way to track your development and gain constructive criticism which you can apply to your work. but it can also be a bad thing if people are just commenting harsh things, that can really make you feel unmotivated and terrible about your art.

[@signs4407]

I posted on r/spiderman with fan art and someone put a hate comment and they got nuked with a -27 downvotes

[@bored4life307]

I went onto a small community on amino at the time when I was sort of beginning and I was openly accepted I made quite a few friends on there as well. I think it just depends on which ones you pick just be safe.

[@megumiseyelashes6706]

@@bored4life307 i also post on amino, but i keep so lowkey there that i feel safe enough

[@bored4life307]

Sir Egglord Amino is a relatively safe place at least from my experience. I’ve been on there for over a year now and I’ve never had anyone say something negative towards me. All I’ve had is people complimenting my art and encouraging me to improve.

[@ipurpleu3959]

When the first thing she says is don’t watch KZbin while drawing and you realize you are doing that.

[@sillychuu]

I watch KZbin while drawing cuz I watch tutorials while drawing cuz I can’t find much reference

[@usagination]

Oddly enough when you said waiting is a bad habit the video stopped loading I first thought it was an intentional pause - it wasn't

[@christinaj48]

Allumimati Confirmed= 😂😂😂

[@xdepa780]

The second art blew my mind

[@giigi90]

xDepa I didn't even notice dat few seconds MY MIND BLOWN

[@kristinacarpenter2555]

Agreed!

[@mistqlette4037]

Same

[@openhearts5000]

Me: I should continue with housework Also me: Oh Robin uploaded a new video? Me again: *watching the new video and every old video of Robin* Housework: *is not done*

[@RobinSealark]

haha love!

[@skyeamaya6730]

I didn’t even realize that you were painting flame princess until you said that you were but I lovee the interpretation that you did 👏🏽😁

[@bunnylou7938]

I had to replay the video cause i got lost with her art and calm voice lol😂

[@paintwhisker]

While drawing I love listening to other KZbinrs story times for some reason

[@toadleyasmr]

Theodd1isout

[@lahmpp]

Same

[@koridellecord7760]

Just what I'm doing right now

[@丂几-o1g]

Death The Reaper samee

[@indi4837]

Paintwhisker LAVENDERTOWNE

[@champloo933]

I mean I compare myself to others but I say “I will be better than my idol one day” is that a healthy attitude?

[@cjfeather_]

Cysco p I would say so. You’re working to improve. As long as you’re trying to improve there is no wrong! ^-^ of course I’m no people expert :P

[@matthewriegner5180]

I've run in some pretty heavy circles of artists and despite all the love and respect we have for each other, there is a healthy amount of competition between all of us. We're always trying g to make something cooler than the next, but we'll always be there to tell them how we did it, share tip and tricks, be supportive, and try to lift each other up. Being competitive and using that to fuel you is not a bad thing. There will be times doing something out of spite or to prove someone wrong will show you how much you're capable of and afterwards probably be grateful for how they pushed you even if the person was being an a$$.

[@elsagrace3893]

That’s dumb. Why is learning more than you knew before not your reward? It’s not a competition with anyone.

[@iKnowaNoah]

I wouldn't put it like that. I'd go with "I'll try doing whatever my idol does so my practice can go somewhere" or something similar to it. Art isn't a competition! (except for when it is)

[@gagetomerlin9822]

No

[@l0ser241]

0:55 *me when I end a presentation at school*

[@mrsmyspace]

Victoria Videos lol

[@decidous]

Victoria Videos lol

[@mrsmyspace]

Decidous copier xD

[@pinrhyme6703]

Victoria Videos lol

[@megumiseyelashes6706]

Victoria Videos lol

[@primaprime4338]

The last thing I was expecting to hear about, in a video like that, was Megadeth 😂

[@RobinSealark]

hahah

[@malavparmar7694]

Ikr I love that band

[@michelereed5866]

@@malavparmar7694 i love megadeth!

[@gergelyjuhasz8654]

Megadeth is cool. I read Dave's autobiography and it's really a funny read. But while he had that inferiority complex in the background he really made some unforgettable music and worked with a couple of the best metal players on earth.

[@colorhari]

same here. dave mustaine, big crush of mine. he was an hot idiot :D

[@cinnamonpepper6]

A podcast called Welcome To Night Vale! It's about a fantasy town called Night Vale and it's a radio show for the town. It's so good

[@ghetcish]

Sounds really unique

[@404usernotfound_]

Fricken Zazzed Yesss, I love WTNV

[@braedensaucier2696]

All hail the glow cloud.

[@acpcubing6177]

Goodnight Night Vale goodnight

[@kandy8588]

Go into a musical. When you listen to one musical, you get sucked in. I recommend: The Phantom Of The Opera The Book Of Mormon Wicked Hamilton (I will shoot any annoying fangirls in this thread) 21 Chump Street The Comet of 1812 Phantom Of The Opera(the story is so fierce, it may stir up some drawing ideas inside) Heathers In The Heights Others are saying: Be More Chill (Never heard it yet) My favorite musical is Dear Evan Hansen but it's mostly dialogue so you'd need to open up a Wikipedia page along with a website of the lyrics to get understand it. Also, for motivation, listen to Wait For It (hamilton soundtrack ) and Heart Of Courage by Two Steps From Hell. Listen to ANYTHING by Two Steps From Hell, actually. It's one of those things that each song makes you feel a different way. It paints a picture in your mind and that's good for painting. Same Linsy Striling. Other recommendations include: Owl City Christina Perri SARA BARELLIES (Used To Be Mine is my favorite song ever) Kelly Clarkson (People Like Us is my favorite from her) Sia Coldplay Paramore Echosmith Imagine Dragons The Script (also great motivation) Bon Jovi Panic! At the disco (I will shoot any annoying fangirls) Beyonce American Authors Sleeping at Last is hella relaxing and deep P!nk Ellie Golding Songs: Something like This (Coldplay+Chainsmokers) Airplanes (B.o.B) Coming Home (Second one I think) Home (Phillip something) Living on a prayer- Bon Jovi Kk long list. Many options. have fun

[@kandy8588]

The Unwanteds is a *GREAT* book series for creative people. ITS AMAZING. TRUST ME

[@doddleanddoodle9577]

in the heights is also a great musical

[@deacong17]

Kandy I used to love owl city, his music is so relaxing

[@kandy8588]

Doddle and Doodle Ahh yes. great song

[@frommatilda8166]

I recommend Sleeping at last! His music is quite relaxing and due to interesting qualities it gives me much inspiration! And I focus much more then I would without. You can get lost in much of his music

[@Minto8384]

I can't paint without background noise or imagry, I litterally can't

[@dandy_candy835]

Meraki_kie that’s what I do

[@moca7949]

@@dandy_candy835 same, that robot voice soothes me

[@diggbick]

At first I thought she was drawing Merida... But it turned out to be flame princess😅

[@cynnamo7422]

Alessandra Delos Santos me too xD

[@Geck0GC]

Alessandra Delos Santos Did you not look at the thumbnail?

[@mordechai_rotwein]

I have no idea who either of those people are

[@HayaBaqir]

Same

[@juliusvirtasalo]

Merida is a Disney character

[@achild5864]

(Is watching video while making art) Well then

[@gothshu7954]

Lol same

[@mememaster6928]

Bridget E. and I oop

[@jayplaysthesims6736]

I'm only eleven going on twelve and I'd love to get into a bigger group of artists but I am in a small place and I'm very worried about being called too young

[@importantthingsforyourhear918]

Lauregui 109 maybe you could join an art group on the internet and not say your age? Or maybe just join an art group for your people your age.

[@corrosionkitty]

Lauregui 109 Simple, don't let people know your age. Then snicker at how high they think it is.

[@sarahcutieartist865]

Yeah I feel you. I'm 10. I want to find more artists like me! So, hi

[@salzard9691]

Lauregui 109 12 here too, trust me people won't say your too young for me most people are impressed

[@kaisdead]

Sarahcutieartist thank god we are not the only young artists, i'm only 11 but i really enjoy drawing and LITERALLY all of my friends say i'm "too young"

[@Eeeeeeee3]

All these habits I usually do. Comparing my art to older people is a bad habit. I enjoy seeing peoples reactions to my work, and I always try to help people improve...but then I see peoples work in High School and Im only in 8th grade. I thought of what I can do to imrpove and overall pass them, but I always get jealous of those who are better than me...mostly people who I know and are close to...

[@Stannis221B]

Its worse when a younger artist is better than u

[@gumballisthiccfan9710]

Reigen Arataka I know right!!

[@ahokay2668]

@@Stannis221B You have no idea how many times I’ve seen 9 or 10 year olds drawing a realistic magical eye at school as a doodle or whatever meanwhile I’m struggling to finish coloring a pot that’s due tomorrow, even though I started it two months ago... (I’m 12, so I can’t say I’m the worst but it feels kind of bad, hehe)

[@lazsubbz]

@@Stannis221BThis 😭😭😭 I'm almost 20 and I see all these 16 year olds being Art Gods

[@dameslayer]

@@ahokay2668 same, but I’m 11 drawing cartoon and other people on the internet (12 year old) draw realistic

[@MinecraftPloisy]

you look like sam from Icarly, I bet you get told that everyday

[@RobinSealark]

hah i do! i still dont see it but it must be true

[@bleach8619]

Omg true

[@mascotwithadinosaur9353]

I legit thought she _is_ Sam lol?

[@akashiorravan5645]

oh yeah

[@Maomi003]

i was thinking the same thing!

[@ShamW0Wzer]

New sub here: Okay so why are all of your bad habits for *artists* actually bad habit for *humans* ?? I feel like I could play your vids for my non-artist friends and family & they'd all gt something out of it. LOVE YOU ROBIN.

[@callumbennett9878]

ShamW0Wzer because if you didn't know, artists are humans too.

[@phantom9014]

Acca Seed lol

[@KuraiJS]

Yeah... But writers dont are. They are heartless and kill everybody that you loved ;-;

[@everetti8943]

Me half a year ago: I'm so bad, my stuff should look better. Me now: I have my own art style that I can work on. And I like my art style

[@viennasavage9110]

Don't put it in that format, it's cringe. Good for You though.

[@everetti8943]

@@viennasavage9110 what do you mean?

[@viennasavage9110]

@@everetti8943 you put in an almost comedic meme format, but made it out to be a sincere statement. The result is a cringe meme or a serious statement hard to take seriously.

[@everetti8943]

@@viennasavage9110 no. I made it more simple to read, because some people have adhd

[@viennasavage9110]

@@everetti8943 I have adhd and I can read it just fine... Adhd dosent disable you from reading simple texts without a meme format.

[@saiya2966]

I have the dilemma to never finish my art🤦🏽‍♂️ like I start with something thinking it will be amazing and then suddenly next day I start something new and forget the previous thing...😔 any tips or something that can help?

[@JV-zk9jk]

look back through your sketchbook and look for the ones you haven’t finished, and finish them

[@clara7950]

Take a drink every time you start a new one.

[@PartanBree]

I have this problem. If it's become a habit to start but not finish, then every time you do it, you reinforce it and become more discouraged. Here's an idea: maybe try an art style that allows you to finish a piece really quickly, and do that for a while, to break the pattern and give you the satisfaction of having finished pieces. I'm having a lot of fun with Bob Ross tutorials just now, getting a whole oil painting finished in one sitting, 3 to 4 hours, it's incredibly satisfying and is helping to break a LONG streak of not finishing things. You could do something like that, or maybe really small pictures, simplified pictures, something like that.

[@JV-zk9jk]

@@PartanBree ok boomer

[@ferrin6326]

@@JV-zk9jk This is when the use of that meme makes no sense to me

[@geekwhoeatsrice]

Also in terms of podcasts why not listen to Night Vale?

[@RobinSealark]

I'll check it out! thank you!

[@addie4770]

Dave Strider omg night vale

[@addie4770]

Night vale always gets me in to doing art. From the combination of dark, weirder humor, to Cecil's voice, it so fun. It kinda long though, nearing on 112 episode, I think. Each is about 25 minutes long. You should definitely check it out.

[@bezinqq]

Dave Strider I choked on my drink when I saw this The faceless old woman in the corner where you never look.

[@cassie267]

Dave Strider your name..

[@Petiellee]

I love art. And then I like my own comment. Cause no one understands my heart. But someone still complements. Your art.

[@brooklynnbutterfield1951]

Books I liked: The Lunar Chronicles, The Amateurs, Two can keep a secret, One of us is lying, The selection series, or six of crows.

[@ferrin6326]

Two can keep a secret... ...if one of them is dead.

[@brooklynnbutterfield1951]

Annalise Wedewer 😂

[@Gram_fell]

If you don't mind can you tell me what genres these books are and what it's about? Lately looking for more books to read.

[@moonpies5652]

I read one of us is lying!!

[@nocturne2029]

I have some pretty annoying attention issues (investigating the possibility of ADHD) combined with tinnitus, so I NEED background noise to get anything done. However, in order to get anything done, I need to be able to tune out my background noise, so new episodes of podcasts, music and plot-heavy shows don't work for me. So, when I need to do something, I put on reruns of shows I've seen a million times. Since I already know what happens (probably know the episode word for word tbh) I don't get distracted by paying attention to the show, but I also am not being driven crazy by the ringing in my ears. And since I have some attention issues, it's actually detrimental to my productivity if I have no distractions at all (decipher that catch-22, lol) so something moving on a screen that I can flick my eyes away to for a second makes me feel much more comfortable. In the end, I barely ever get distracted by my shows! Just goes to show, habits like these are all very subjective!

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

Nocturne !!!

[@carolinehedger192]

I'm always shocked when Robin casually paints the most realistic wave when I'm expecting more scary fruit

[@RobinSealark]

hahah

[@rohab]

hii i would love for you to talk about "cheating" in art, stuff like tracing, heavily using references, ive always worried i would never improve my skills if i rely on references too much. love your art btw :)

[@sarelanie7176]

I often use trace poses I like in ny sketch and then draw over it with tge character I'm drawing... I've been studying proportions and other things at the same time, so for me it is helping, however I also feel at a disadvantage whenever I don't have a reference. I know I'm going to have to start dropping my reference tracing, but only when I feel a little more confident. I would suggest that you find a good balance between tracing and freehanding it.

[@rohab]

thanks for the responses ! Yeah I see how it's only a matter of time till I let go references, I only do art as a hobby and I'm just waiting till I get my style. I always find it interesting listening to what people believe "cheating" is in art

[@doodlepumo623]

No no referencing is great!! It's how you learn. Eventually you'll be able to easily draw what you used to need to trace, and then you can put your own spin on it and everything just goes from there. Art is a spiraling subject, so everything you learn only builds on itself. The only "cheating" in art is when you copy or trace something that's not yours and claim that it is

[@antaliquetran6944]

Not a professional artist or anything, but here's a bit of advice from what I've picked up over the years, whether through tutorials on deviantArt/KZbin or just from personal experience! Tracing: Good type of tracing: I use this often to kind of learn the anatomy of different things. For example, I had to draw a manatee once for my club t-shirt. Instead of just going off of reference photos, I decided to take several reference pictures into Photoshop. Then, I traced over the head and body, simplifying them into shapes. From there, I was able to draw my own manatee in its own pose since I knew roughly what its anatomy was like. Bad type of tracing: Tracing over someone else's drawing and changing colors, clothing, hair, etc. just to make it "yours." This doesn't help you to improve at all-you're only copying the lines and not learning the structure of the drawing underneath. Heavily using references: Don't be afraid to use references! Artists are HUGE on references-you can't trust your own brain to know everything. Use them for poses, how clothing works (folds and such), hair, etc. The only time I would consider it bad is if you took someone else's drawing as a "reference," and just ended up copying everything just with different color schemes or clothing. Here's one of my favorite tutorials on references! slimeattackk.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-14-Photoref-to-make-the-difference-286581045 As long as you are adding your own creativity, style, etc. into it, I wouldn't worry about references. If anything, I would recommend you to use more references. It makes such a difference in your art. Don't worry about forcing yourself to draw without one; it will come with time. Hope this helped a bit !!

[@firebreathingfirebreather4042]

Rohab Khan referencing isnt cheating and tou should never stop referencing,all the greatest artists used hundreds of references for each of their paintings.

[@Warden_Vtel]

Ahhh, Squaespace. Truly an impeccable website.

[@slimyfurby]

making time for relaxation? *pshhh impossible*

[@LittleMsShadow]

You remind me so much of Jennette Mccurdy, I miss iCarly 😂

[@kylaelliott9212]

Ikr me 2

[@UghEmily]

she is on a show called Between on netflix, it’s a great show.

[@memorymaker01]

Elly Roeder SAME!

[@sotrue4436]

ikr XD

[@sweetshuichi9352]

I thought she was her in the begining XD

[@ddanyaa]

LISTEN TO WELCOME TO NIGHTVALE AND ALICE ISNT DEAD

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I really need to hop on that alice isn't dead already!

[@Meppity]

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY GLOW CLOUD

[@herfslente1293]

ALL HAIL

[@roseof_alltrades3809]

danya. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY GLOW CLOUD

[@lemonz784]

Oh my, you should read the 'Flowers in the Attic' series. Inspired me to draw, I read it on kindle and it's really good 😊

[@lea2315]

Yessss it's amazing!!!!

[@lea2315]

and it's called the Foxeorth Saga btw haha xx

[@rebekahsmith326]

SiennaBerry Love that book.

[@paigeemcwaigee]

Your mentioned liking dystopias so I would recommend the Maze Runner series

[@jasmoras3746]

She looks like Jeannette McCurdy!😍💕💓

[@hudsonwells9451]

D.I.Y Jazzy I thought I was the only one that thought that!

[@pimpausis7688]

Ikr 😍

[@callumbennett9878]

I thought it was just me.

[@elisam4228]

I see it

[@albertogorbachev2824]

shes her

[@kairay9297]

I've been wanting to get back to digital art but my moms computer is broken and I can't fix it... I'm 11 BTW so I don't know how to fix a computer. I am trying to draw more complex poses to get better at anatomy and stuff. I just wish the computer worked.

[@applpl]

Get better on paper, then start selling your art traditionally and fix your graphic tablet+computer after you get enough money.

[@victoriousgray5479]

Isabella Drawing same here lol, whatever device you're on you can get a drawing application and make some cool drawings. :p

[@goldenparchment3701]

Isabella Drawing I would suggest getting better at traditional art because it will help with your digital art later.

[@hamstergirl67]

Isabella Drawing they're are many apps for iPads like one I use called sketchbook ( the one with the pencil as pic) it has soo many tools

[@Josukexoxo]

I've been thinking about getting into digital art and I was gonna buy a drawing tablet, but where I live there's not a wide choice of them. But I had found the perfect tablet for my needs and it was super cheap compared to others, but I couldn't buy it due to my personal life problems, so I asked my mom if she could buy it for my birthday (witch is in less then a mounth). But the tablet was sold out (it was a model that's not in production anymore, so they had it in stock for a few years now) and both of us were dissapointet. The other tablets are either super expencive, ir they are super small. So I suggest that we both practice on paper, and hope that we once save up. And try not to get discouraged, like I have. You don't know if something good is gonna come out from something bad, it may take time but have hope :) Sorry if I spell something wrong English is not my first language.

[@caitlynroesch5715]

you look like a beautiful combination of BananaJamana and Maggie Rogers :) you're so pretty

[@victoriaheatherly7815]

Caitlyn Roesch are you talking about magpie.rodger She is my favorite artist!!!!

[@lemonbirdo1353]

also like true heart susie c:

[@joshichuuuchooo3471]

200th like

[@eliduran902]

Caitlyn Roesch my eyes were skimming over and all I saw was “You’re a beautiful banana” 😆😁

[@busahd2]

better than Bob Ross

[@angelofdeath6432]

You're positivity and compassion for others and yourself wowed me. Wherever you are, I wish you a life plentiful of prosperity and happiness. Peace and love, bud.

[@vampirechic7714]

can u please do school Artist hacks

[@RobinSealark]

oooh. good idea!

[@ISA-cn1dj]

Laila Murray that would be great! PLEAAAASSSE

[@bloocaroot157]

The Adventure Zone is a p good podcast,, it's a bunch of brothers and their dad playing D&D, its really gripping and there's around 70 episodes by now, I really enjoy it so I'm hoping you will!!

[@joeyblenkhorn4967]

Bloocaroot it's so good!

[@TheBlueMuffin100]

Bloocaroot yesss! I love that podcast

[@alexrain7201]

Bloocaroot it's really great

[@ocinidolegna]

yesssss that's a really good podcast! i've been listening to it all summer

[@wormfae4487]

that podcast is my whole summer by now

[@fabledwolfjack6745]

Number 3 is hard to avoid when your 14 so many tell me my art is good but when i show people a random unknown artist's art vs. my art they will always choose the other artist, ive tried so hard to find a style or a way to draw that i can be proud of but its honestly so hard, everyone picks realism over cartoony and pick things made with water colors or copics over sharpies *sigh* i come from a very poor family so i cant get the best supplies but its just so hard not to compare my art with others so much that i stop drawing for months because of how discouraged i get. Is there anyway to help it? I always try to love my art but theres nothing about it that i can like especially when my mom and sister are both amazing artists. I want to make them proud but its so hard to get out of the habbit of compairing my art with theirs and others any way to help?

[@seratru7707]

Fabled Wolf Jack Instead of drawing for others and stressing etc. Just draw for yourself and enjoy it, I used to always draw for others and I used to think they are better than me >.< but I started drawing everyday and I got better and better. If you still think your drawings are bad just maybe take a break from art and try again later. Usually after you have a break you will realise how good your drawings are

[@sirderps8056]

Hey, I'm a senior in high school and dealt with a lot of self doubt and laziness over the years. Now I have to work my ass off to improve as much as possible in my last year so I can get into art school prepared. It's even harder now too because I have as much stress as before, plus that with the new work I have to do and being depressed over lost time. Don't waste your time like I did.

[@ranch5094]

Fabled Wolf Jack y'know the only thing you can really do is make more art. Bad art, good art, strange art, weird art, swirly art, any art. You can't change people's opinions and you can make art with anything. As long as you make art and practice, you'll improve. Now go make some art fren

[@anonymouslysvein1846]

Really, just think about the future. Not in a discouraging way or anything of the sort, but 14 is young. Of course some other artist are gonna be 'better' than you at that age. Even if they're younger. What other people say are their own opinion, and honestly, some people probably thought Picasso sucked when he was 14. So, that's something to think about. Art is art no matter. But you won't improve over night. It DOES take consistensy. Also, just a tip. Don't look at other artist as competition. Look at them as opportunities to learn. It helps LOTS

[@TheDeadBrick]

Fabled Wolf Jack Hey man, don't worry about the media of your work, one of my favorite artists uses ONLY bic pens. You can make cool stuff with any tool if you practice enough- I can't stress that enough, PRACTICE. I was not a great artist two years ago when I was 14, nor did I practice enough. Honestly, looking and comparing my work to better artist MADE me better. It's okay to compare if it motivates you instead of making you give up. And people only pick realism over cartoon because they think it's harder or more prestigious, when in reality they can both equally be as difficult. Cartoon begs for creativity which is just as difficult as doing a traditional pencil portrait. Do you, and practice it.

[@evisleeeleanor9658]

I FINALLY MADE A REALISTIC EYE AND MY GRANDPARENTS AND MOM LOVED IT! :D While watching this....wow I'm gud at multitasking

[@acodqueen5686]

Last month i made my first realistic one but i lost my sketch pad before i could show my parents. i am currently working on a new skill now, aka drawing anime but im glad to hear ur parents were proud

[@megocon6454]

@@acodqueen5686 ew anime

[@reniseung4101]

@@megocon6454 what's wrong with anime? :o

[@OPHANEMx]

@@Hybridatomsk Eew at people who judge others based on what they draw.

[@st_rman]

@@Hybridatomsk i know I'm late to this conversation buttttttt i love drawing anime, and it's not nice to judge people for what they draw. 😊

[@crazyredneck4931]

*mentions Megadeth* Me: \m/ *]V[ EGADET ]-[* *says she doesn't know Megadeth* Me: *sad metal noises*

[@jasminhall282]

I love how you have Finn just chilln' in the back. Edit: well, he's not just chilling, but still.

[@paiger5025]

When you dance along to the beginning of the video, because. The. Muppets.

[@ri-lj5ev]

Book suggestions: 1. Divergent by Veronica Roth 2. Uglies by (idk) 3. A Mango Shaped Space by (idek) Happy reading!!

[@Aaa-ho3sq]

I just want to say you are awesome, you've helped me a lot. And I like your quirkiness.

[@RobinSealark]

awh! thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@Aaa-ho3sq]

Woah you replied!!!!!

[@Aaa-ho3sq]

I've never had a super famous person reply to me!!!!

[@AzenHawke]

Night Vale is a great podcast for drawing and I advise for a audio book you should try stargirl or fable haven (my favorite book ever).

[@mochiattoart514]

Fun fact: my drawings are mostly fantasy, and the music I'm listening to often influences the artwork's mood. This is why I know the perfect songs to match my art.

[@clairebingham8325]

Yeah, I hate the fact that I compare my art to my friends but I just can't stop now. It doesn't even stop at art, it's everything and I really want to stop but I can't. It really hard in art when you are drawing a picture that you think is decent and then looking to your right and seeing your friend with a giant, beautiful painting and she's saying it's crap and if that is crap then mine is pure horrible. I can't stop it...

[@ce4336]

Ur painting is amazing. I have trouble with painting but I'm a lot better in things like drawing and colouring (with colouring pencils or oil pastels). Erm I need help with painting ;-;

[@f.horstmann8447]

Teachmehowtousecolourssss

[@demonheadxx4410]

Deidara · cool! I suck at pastels

[@dullstar2319]

Deidara · me tho.

[@haceldan5008]

Wha you know how to use oil pastel pls help ;-;

[@cartonflesh9961]

*(un)Fun fact:* when dave mustaine was fired for alcohol and drug use, he fell into a pit of despair being more of an alcoholic and a cokehead. He'd also perform drunk.

[@renaelatania2198]

I see you in every comment on every vid

[@juno8016]

You probably won’t see this but if you like murder mysteries you should listen to The Penumbra Podcast

[@shivajoshi9068]

I just love that how at start ur art doesn't make any sense and then suddenly it all makes sense Lovely i love it....... Lovely

[@jean-eg1sw]

I would recommend My Favorite Murder. It sounds weird but if you're interested in true murder cases it's by far my favorite.

[@starlion6232]

Mj Oooh, I quite enjoy that podcast as well. And I'm deathly afraid of crime, forensics, and things like that, but they are very funny and entertaining to listen to. And Steven has his own Podcast called the Purrcast, if crime isn't your cup of tea.

[@wiemotobie7547]

Wait, you have a favorite murderer? :)

[@iskrailieska6322]

the raven cycle is an amazing book series and i did so much work just by the need to listen to it.

[@christianswift2312]

A podcast called witch please, it's Harry Potter and discusses funny topics within the series, such as feminism and racism with the the series.

[@christianswift2312]

Funny, meaning strange. Ahah I just reread my comment.

[@RobinSealark]

haha sick thank you!

[@christianswift2312]

Robin Clonts BTW I am @jesuschristswift on IG thank you so much for replying!

[@marialozano22]

jamie more like an activist

[@marialozano22]

jamie yeah, there was indeed a feminist side on Hermione, but by activist I mean se fought for everyone's right in an equal way. Magical creatures, women, etc, for the things that were fair and right, like when Umbridge took Hogwarts and she organized Dumbledore's Army to learn proper DADA

[@AmandaJWalsh]

This is not only bad habits of artists, but of everything else we work hard on. Writing, music, crafts and even school. This is great advise

[@stanfordpines6889]

I actually get stressed when I draw and don't listen to music or a movie

[@404usernotfound_]

Stanford Pines Me too! My mind starts getting kinda fuzzy and wanders

[@wolflover1223]

I have tried to sell my art expecting at least one person to but considering I have 1k followers (even though I'm still small) not one person bought it, that's the real reason I not every trying again...

[@RealmSprinter]

Wolflover122 well if you never try, you'll never sell your stuff. Its okay to have no sales the first time, its only the first attempt after all! keep going and eventually you'll make monthly sales! but you'll never get there if you dont keep trying!

[@wolflover1223]

cactus clovers aww ty :D

[@nucleardoggie3647]

Wolflover122 i sell my art sometimes, one tip i could give is seem interested in the art you are selling :D I don't sell often ( cuz i'm 12 ) but every 1 month i earn 25-30 dollars per painting, so keep on trying ;) !

[@wolflover1223]

Nuclear Doggie thats way better then me im 13 and i post everyday with art for sale and nobody has bought one and ive been doing this since july 2016 :(

[@alexwilliams2276]

Wolflover122 Where do you sale it from?

[@Jgarf]

The Mortal Instruments series is an amazing series. It's now grow into its own universe called the Shadowhunter Chronicles with several series in it. I also recommend anything that Brandon Mull has written. His books are very good. I recommend his Fablehaven series first. Another good series is The Keepers of The Lost Cities. I also recommend the Inheritance Cycle books and I still know a lot more series I could recommend.

[@kyu6594]

Am I the only artist who likes working with just silence? It makes it easier to hear myself and if I do work with music on, my brain decides to completely ignore it.. The silence is just so calming and lets me spread my ideas out on the table, it helps me focus. Plus, nothing’s there to distract me. But I guess someone could say the same but with music.

[@avinashkamboj6691]

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[@jaysato]

one thing i do if i ever have something on screen while im doing art is to just put something ive already seen a million times but i dont mind watching it a few seconds while im working. that way i dont mind if i miss out on anything while im working. or listening to something like music or podcasts, or youtube videos that dont require looking but just listening.

[@josephgali2928]

Im sketching while watching this

[@kaws6005]

I recommend everyone watch bob ross!!

[@mrrobert1301]

Kawthar Zoubiri happy little trees

[@kaws6005]

lmao!

[@btsxgot7344]

Kawthar Zoubiri YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@calliet019]

-hi-

[@odic7660]

Kawthar Zoubiri ay ma boi *_bob ross_*

[@rhiannonm8132]

I haven’t been doing much art lately because I’ve been discouraged with my skills and lacked motivation. I def am struggling with some of these bad habits - I’m comparing myself to others & am unwilling to face my insecurities about my art and truly try to improve. Thank you for helping me realize this.

[@briennashrawder2455]

Read the Percy Jackson series! Or the hunger game! Or the maze runner!

[@RobinSealark]

I've read hunger games and maze runner! I'll check out Percy! thanks!!

[@ALEC-ep4sl]

Brienna Shrawder the Hobbit or IT

[@amia560]

Famous Jammer I literally just said the exact same thing.

[@eve.l3416]

Brienna Shrawder I also find some of Rick Riordan's other books good like heroes of Olympus or Magnus Chase. They have a bit more diversity in the characters and I feel that the development of their personalities and backstory is a bit better.

[@AkitaSyn]

Brienna Shrawder the basics

[@maxmigliore7482]

Simon vs. the Homosapians Agenda, Leah on the Off Beat, and the Upside of Unrequited. In that order. These are books by Becky Albertali that are all tied together and they are so good. I listened to Leah on The Off Beat in one day I loved it so much.

[@jasminedenk5982]

@9:00 was I the only one watching the computer

[@enviisyk]

Jasmine Denk I also saw that

[@VickaCastello]

Hahaha nope 😅😅

[@MinTea14]

Now I am

[@skye.s2515]

Same 😂

[@kurapikakurta1997]

I saw both-

[@KiteSmiter]

The fear of failure has been keeping me back ever since I felt like I "failed" majorly..it's been so hard to slowly work up some confidence but everyone I've opened up to - just like random art people at conventions all just say to do it, there's nothing to lose but everything to gain. I'm slowly getting there, it's always helpful to hear. I needed this, thank you.

[@mackenzie2091]

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE IS A REALLY GOOD PODCAST. ITS THIS GUY AND HES A RADIO PERSONALITY, he spreads news of the things that are going on in the town of night vale. but night vale is freaking INSANE!!! and theres like "the faceless women who's always in your peripheral vision is now running for mayor. The sixth headed dragon is also running for mayor. and on to this weeks calendar: inter spacial alien bees are going to be preparing us for brainwashing, so movie night will be canceled". ITS SO GOOD AND THE GUY WHO SPEEKS IS GAY AND HIS BOYFRIEND STUFFS IS GREAT

[@braedensaucier2696]

Mackenzie Robbins Carlos and his perfect hair

[@mackenzie2091]

yessssss

[@thymicthymic]

It's... okay.

[@MatveySunflower]

Cecil is a God and we shall All Hail the Mighty Glow Cloud. I have a professor that often sounds EXACTLY like Carlos and every time I hear him sound like that I have to look up to see if he's suddenly turned into a cute gay scientist. But no, sadly he's still a crazy Design History professor.

[@fatherdjungelskog]

HUDDLE WITH US

[@Emilla-j2w]

I'm late but here my recommendation for podcast - welcome to night vale

[@404usernotfound_]

Emile Knight It's amazing

[@Emilla-j2w]

Temporicidal ___ check out "thrilling adventure hour" is cool odd with different series in show 😊

[@braedensaucier2696]

No dogs are allowed into the dog park

[@janninejeleva9866]

The black tapes podcast. Its realy engaging and creepy in the good way

[@charlottebarnes5874]

I recently listened to them all and loved them. You should listen to Rabbits too.

[@hibaiftekhar3797]

I cant decide if I loved listening to the advice more or watching the paintings take shape with each brush stroke! Love your channel!

[@nikiaddams7144]

You look like Jeannette Mccurdy

[@Userlana-b9x]

Gurnoor Rehal same

[@doyoulikethisbooty284]

Right!!! ❤️️

[@s.l.chakmakjianphillips9296]

The Percy Jackson books are really amazing. The author has several series and they're all based off mythology put into the real world. It's amazing. 😍

[@wretchedshades]

yeahhh boy

[@nessiebun203]

Hello! I watch your videos about month now and i'm already better in art! I'm from Lithuania. I enjoy your videos. Of course, i subscribed ;) I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Your videos makes me inspired. Keep going, I see a absolutely AMAZING artist in you as you are now ;) Loyal subscriber. Love you

[@nessiebun203]

OMG ROBIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaniaMihaela]

I never watch tv shows but I do listen to podcasts or I watch true crime videos and this way i go with drawing for about 5-6 hours with no break .

[@katherinegonzalez362]

Slam Poetry and always some good ol' Ted talks

[@gracehod08]

I was about to suggest Serial, then you said it! 😂 But, try Archive 81 and Criminal! Or the Black Tapes! Those are super good!

[@geekwhoeatsrice]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD WHERE YOU AAAAT? *draws*

[@RobinSealark]

here! XD

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

haha there you are!

[@tyler9716]

on my couch

[@kenz1685]

Dave Strider ayeee

[@user-xe6tc6gh8o]

shut the fuck up

[@caidenstein7736]

I really like listening to music while doing art, it puts me in this really nice head space where I can focus the best (I have ADD so that's usually really hard for me) as for watching tv, if it helps you, than it helps you.

[@GalaxyDashie]

What. i was just watching adventure time and i clicked this as soon as i saw it, the thumbnail was adventure time

[@RobinSealark]

haha yes!

[@iambear2731]

Have you read Oksa Pollock? Its an amazing 6 part, fictional series of books u need to read it

[@_.-._.-.]

Infected by Scott srigler I listen to this when I paint, and it really helps me stay focused.

[@mjormy]

I recently started drawing. I find it overwhelming how little I know now and your tips resonated so much with me. Thank you so, so much for sharing.