MEDCAST 35 - Thank you.

[@melaniecasillas1902]

Hey Ahmed, remember when you went to speak at this year's ArtCenter Summer Intensive Workshop for Entertainment Design? No worries if you don't or if it was a blur, but I was one of the students there, and that's where I first heard you talk about that idea about working through negative thoughts by writing them down. I know you said a lot of these ideas aren't originally yours, but if you hadn't shared them I never would have been able to finish that class or learn as much as I did. Fun fact, the night after you visited I hated everything I drew and used the method you suggested to identify an instance in my past that was super similar to the one you shared. This was making me feel worthless and had been getting worse every day that the class went on, so I finally addressed it and let it go. The next morning I'd never felt so free from all that crap, that feeling of pure joy still influences my art. So, thanks Ahmed, I hope someday I can thank you in person if you ever stop by ArtCenter again (especially on Fridays bro, that's not when my class is... but it is :P) but for now just know I'm grateful. Ya cool, sharing is cool, it's all cool! :D And have you ever felt like you understand and appreciate a work of art exponentially more once you learn about the artist behind it? That's how I feel about you and your channel. Wouldn't have stuck around for two years if you hadn't cracked all those lame jokes and kept phone calls recorded during your photo studies ;) Keep it up, can't wait to hear where you'll end up traveling!

[@AhmedAldoori]

I do remember! I think I critiqued your work? And thanks for your comment, I'm glad the writing method helped clear out those demons so you can move forward. Are you still at the south campus class with Zenteno?

[@melaniecasillas1902]

Yeah you did! My character was Plantonio Bartholomew, the part-time bard, full-time jerk :P (I'm happy to say I edited him and his vehicle again after taking your crit too, so thanks for that btw!). I'm still at the South Campus, but that class was only four weeks long, hence the intensity. This time I'm taking an ACN class with Attebery, if you know him.

[@hanzhong_wang]

Hey I was there too!

[@MultiCheese44]

Hey, I was there too! I have yet to try this method but I honestly found it super helpful. Thank you so much (:

[@slurp3194]

I THINK THE BEST THIS FOR YOU IS FREELANCE IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO MAKE MONEY AND STILL LIVE WHERE YOU WANT TO YOU CAN GROW SOO MUCH

[@Luminarada80]

Your style reminds me a lot of my dad's when he sketches. Different of course but it has the same feel to it. His name is Christopher Moeller, he's done some comics and art for magic the gathering cards, it's nice to see a familiar style

[@MPT-io8ml]

Luminarada80 your dad's art is nice, reminds me a lot of Alex Ross's art.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Oh yes! He's very good - very influential on a lot of art we see today. Very classic MTG style, feels great to look at it because of the traditional aspect.

[@Andrei-uf9hi]

I have developed reflexes to click on your videos when i receive the notifications.

[@kamiko8021]

me too

[@hellowordoo]

Yass! Ikr!

[@Cristopherthekiller1]

I don't even need notifications since I'm on youtube 24/7

[@R0s3456]

Chris same

[@KorruptedSky]

You could do daily vlogs and just talk about stuff not even art related and we'd probably still watch it haha.

[@noushinmostafa8404]

Khronix totally

[@FlamoCrafts]

agreed

[@MattiasPilhede]

I can relate a lot to this. I write a lot about the thoughts or troubles I'm going through and ended up making them into videos since I wanted to hear responses from people, and then when the videos got popular it was a bit tough to have to deal with this sudden influx of eyes on you. It's very vulnerable because you are putting yourself out there and you have no clue how people will respond or if everyone will suddenly think you're an idiot. I still feel very mediocre about everything I do, but still try to do what I want to with the best I have. Writing and art can be a tough learning experience when it's introspective, and it's odd how everything from videos to drawings from just a few months ago can feel like they represent a different person compared to where you are now. Started listening to Jordan Peterson recently, it's very interesting stuff. I don't agree with exactly everything he says, but I like to hear his reasoning and it always seems like something worth thinking about. I like his allegory between Peter Pan and the manchild a lot because I feel like that is where the deepest parts of me still want to go.

[@drawingstuff6660]

Mattias Pilhede hey Mattias

[@barkabark]

Hey Mattias! Cool that you watch Ahmed.

[@slendermike3206]

HOLY SHIT /IC/ IS HERE Didn't expect everyone here to be so woke to listen to Jordan Peterson or Stefan Molyneux

[@AhmedAldoori]

Absolutely - I feel like who I was 2 weeks ago is someone completely different, we're constantly changing because of introspection/reprogramming. Thanks for stopping by man!

[@Kate-vd3hl]

HECK YEAH PETERSON!

[@yoosunglee2423]

Ahmed, thanks for your videos.

[@matejspatenka]

To be honest , the artists i like the most are the ones that approach art in almost like careless way where you get to see their "imperfect" sketches and unfinished drawings where they are just having fun doing art , maybe making some silly ideas, for me at least, that sketch phase is often the most fun part

[@Olefolk]

I MISSED THIS! I MISSED U

[@neillydun]

The thought I have the most, when beginning to draw an idea, is that I have is the notion that I only have this opportunity to draw it, so I better not mess it up. Which usually builds enough pressure to ensure that I do in fact, mess it up. So thanks for this. I am going to start writing these down and begin to expunge them from my brain :)

[@jonatananjos3646]

You are an amazing person making amazing art and making your viewers see that they are amazing too. Thanks a lot man.

[@sydneyroberts7349]

Transparency is something that you don't see a lot with people on social media or youtube. This is something that I really needed to hear! This was genuinely helpful and it honestly gave me so much hope.

[@nadagreen3067]

The thing I love the most is how you manage to be so versatile and so moderate. You can talk about some problems you have to afford with your art journey and carrier, you can present a nice bag that seems to you I treating to share, you can sketch, show anything, talk about obstacles you have to affront (and basically anyone doing art stuff and willing to be better ) but you never fell in this "tv reality show KZbin" I mean nothing just useless or what nothing like degustation or anything that might please some of the audience but it more "showing" content and just doing random vlogs without any purpose. Everything is here for a reason, every talk, every video is a lesson, and one more step to share and to help us to improve. You might not realize that, even tho you've been a debutant. You can't really see everything you do for people. You don't have to feel pressured or responsable, you are doing your best you ain't just talking about things, you are acting and you are the main actor of a great movie where everyone struggle but get better

[@aleccastellanos3336]

I love these kind of videos, i love your art and all but these talks really help me. Just record hat makes you happy man i appreciate the expressive thoughts. Thank you again

[@hybridmems]

Thank you for this video :)

[@poulpe6299]

Don't worry you're the one and only Ahmed Aldoori, the very one who makes us lift our arses and get to drawing like there's no tomorrow!

[@ivernoir9964]

Don’t think you’ll read this (4 years ago lol) but this video made me cry, fr. I’m so terribly _sorry_ that you feel all this pain and - especially - feel the NEED for some unnatural reason to provide the tutorials or anything just because people are not able to be grateful for a moment. This is absurd to the point it hurts. Just want to THANK YOU from all the humanity, you’re an extraordinary human being and your Kindness is of Universe’s scale. May the inner harmony never leave you.

[@salemsalemsalemsalemsalem]

very interesting hearing about your thoughts about anxiety in art

[@cyvilleish13_12]

i teared up a little bit at that part where doing something beautiful or worthy of praise also means pain. i really resonate with that. just thanks for making this video

[@annazolotukhina2535]

Two things that I'm most thankful to you for: discovering JBP videos (actually because you mentioned him on your Patreon) and the secret of CTRL+Y hotkeys :D Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, hope it all will work out for you! Do visit Saint Petersburg in your travels, great museums and the city is very beautiful ))

[@SpiriTracE]

I often find myself lost in thought, trying to analyze things like what you've discussed in this video. Your Medcasts are always enjoyable to kick back and listen to for that reason. Even as something to replay in the background while I draw. I may not comment on every video, but I think I should say that I appreciate whatever time you do put in, even when it's just showing what you're up to. It's not about direct tutorials, and for those that think that way, there are plenty of youtube tutorials on just about everything already. Man...I come for the like-minded thoughts, the interesting charts, and those mechanical pencils. You do you.

[@krigom_ori]

Oh damn, watching your vid made me realized that I haven't use the finger smudging method in my drawings for a looong time. I used to do that ALL the time with my drawings. Thanks for the unexpected nostalgia, man xD

[@EnzoDraws]

Man, I really wanted to comment with a bad "what brushes are you using here?" joke or something, but you opened my mind and made me consider facing my dark problems instead, and hopefully fixing them. I'm going to binge JP's videos like if it was Netflix. Thank you Ahmed.

[@MatthewSmith-zo9st]

I highly recommend reading the artists way. It covers alot of what you've said...thank you for sharing this with the world..its beautiful along with your artwork.

[@FaeRinmori]

It's so refreshing listening to an accomplished artist talking about pressure and insecurities, because I think those of us that are still in the early stages of our development are waiting for that eureka moment when art isn't stressful and terrifying and agonising and everyday it doesn't happen feels like a slap to the face. Like why isn't it working for me when it's clearly working out for other people? WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?!!!! And holy shit yes. I worked for two years from home and Jebus fuck did I find it so suffocating. Not wanting to sound melodramatic, but it started to feel like a prison. My work room was an extension of my head, all the clutter and chaos everywhere. All the reminders of things unfinished, projects given up on, it completely sucked out my creativity. Being trapped in a physical manifestation of my head...so very very not fun!!! So thank you Med, thank you for the realness and candour. It is so very appreciated!!!! And I think it's safe to say that most of your subscribers/followers/fans would happily listen to you talking about whatever the fuck you like because what you say is so relevant, relatable and wise. Also can't wait for patreon 2.0 😄

[@ChaiTea7]

Always where I go to be inspired. You make me want to keep trying to improve even when I want to give up. Your desire to help others learn because you try to imagine what a "younger you" would want to know is fantastic. If I ever met you in person I'd be so honored.

[@SlackwareNVM]

On the topic of things you "learn" as a kid, that stick with you as bad habits as you grow up: I learned that people don't appreciate the same things as you do. They don't enjoy the same things. I used to share songs or art or ideas with people and the reaction I would get really boiled down to a "meh". At that point I realized: "Man, people really don't care. I'll just stop sharing all these thing". But as the years went by I saw that that mindset came to bite me in the ass. When you don't share all these emotions with people, they don't have anything to connect to you with. You remain more or less a stranger to them, and you don't create any bonds. So what I took from all of this is that you NEED to share what you like, you need to express yourself, but you mustn't take to heart people's response. It shouldn't put doubts in your mind that what you like has lesser value than what you thought it had previously. You need to stick to your convictions (yet be flexible with them) when you express them, and that tends to earn a bit of people's respect. Another thing is that I used to be a really nice person (to a large extent I still am). But what I learned then was that some people tend to perceive kindness as meekness (if that's the proper word). They start to think you don't have any character, they start to look down on you and then don't want to connect with you in a personal way. Te resolution was to learn to be an ass at the appropriate times. When it would be perceived as a tease or funny or something of the sort. It's a fine balance to strike, because you don't want to be mean to people, but you don't want to let them think that they can walk all over you either. I hope this wasn't too much off topic. I felt it kind of fit in to the conversation when you talked about the crumpled drawing you were so proud of. And building that mental wall at the time, that you needed to tear down later in your life.

[@corey3427]

The videos have been getting better and better Ahmed. Really happy to see you getting personal on this one! :) And the drawings are quality as always.

[@sajosaga9831]

you are my good teacher.good luck. i'm south korean. i don't understand english very well. but i understand your draw and painting by sense. god bless you .thank you.

[@gtheartist1206]

Thanks for sharing all that. It's good to know my thoughts are shared and not unique to just me. It's tough trying to figure out which way to go in life. Keep sharing and keep doing what you do

[@JustNatax3]

Just so happy there are uploads from you. And it kept kind of consistent over the last weeks. So good!

[@kaii456]

THANK YOU AHMED! Honestly, like some others here, you've helped me through a lot of self doubt and negative thoughts I had about my work and myself as artist. As I haven't been to much formal art schooling in recent years, I've only been able to go off of the highly competitive and "In your face" nature of my previous schooling where I learned a lot of my fundamentals from, so I hadn't know what other perspectives, paths, and help knowledge was out there. Thanks for bringing the 'realism' back into perspective. Thank you so much for being real and sharing all of your emotions (even the ones you don't like to show/ have) because it allows for the level of reliability to be that much higher. You show just how 'human' artists that people look up to are (and I for one look up to you). I hope you find the experiences and places you'll be happy to wake up to each morning, and hopefully I'll be good enough to take you out for coffee or a bite one day haha. Stay golden~!

[@BenkArtist]

Just a quick thank you. This video offered a lot to chew on. I hope the process of making it and getting it out, further helped you get through some of this stuff. We can all always improve on ourselves and locate what's holding us back. It was certainly helpful to listen to.

[@davidssubwaycookies190]

I kinda felt stuck in a depressing place not long ago but instead I made a decision to boost myself, I started learning prokos anatomy playlist which I was scared of for a lot time. I'm trying to improve my skills and actually have a direction. Instead of waiting for something great to drop in my lap I have to first be worthy of it.

[@ovenglove6969]

I am way down the Jordan Petersen rabbit hole too. I haven't watched or read many things that have left me thinking about it so much afterwards. It is amazing that something like that is available for free.

[@kristinknv]

I love your pencil sketches

[@Z02038-l]

Because the only thing I've experienced is my past, my mind thinks that's all there'll be in the future too...It's sad. It's like I'm stuck in this endless pit of nothingness sometimes. But watching your videos inspire me ,all over again, I like how you're your true and authentic self in all your videos. Yes, I really need to clean my room too...literally.

[@maximeroy3478]

It might mean nothing to you, but you really helped me overcome my fear of failure, my fear of trying because of the apprehension that it won't be good enough. The crippling anxiety that came with me getting to a point in a drawing where I didn't know what to do anymore or how to do it is now more of a beneficial challenge than an impenetrable wall. Anyway! Some positivity never hurts so I just wanted to thank you for what you do!

[@blubbernmissy]

it would be soooo exciting to follow you on your journey traveling around to places and see your artwork evolve from it!

[@dungster33]

Thanks for being so open and helpful. I just simply love watching you and others paint and draw. You can learn so much by just watching others work through a drawing, I then ask myself how I would have done it. It highlights where you need to focus.

[@Spanmade]

Just a quick note to say that you are awesome, and that I've been following along with your tutes and art content for a long while now, and your creative genius is amazing, but it's not why I'm here... There's no way I would watch a half hour sketching video from someone I didn't enjoy spending time with, no matter how good their art is. Personally I don't watch youtube videos from people I wouldn't want to have a coffee with at least twice a week. The things you talk about are fascinating, artsy or not. :) :)

[@MBrainspaz]

funny story-- I just went freelance last month to get to spend a little time closer to my family before I really get back to traveling. Listening to you talk about your plans just made me feel a little less crazy. It's going okay so far! Also I have a lot of friends who teach in Japan and love it. I bet that would be an awesome experience for you.

[@oKingLexx]

all the unpacking, great video Med. I hope this helps people.

[@rasmuskvist4066]

So many things you're saying are resonating with me, thanks for sharing your stories man! I've been super worried about not being "meant" to do art cause I didn't find it enjoyable every single second. Turns out I partly did that to myself though, after I tried to approach art in a "professional" way. Everything got so formal and boring and like you, I haven't felt that pure art-joy in a loong while. Funnily enough I sat down to face some of my fears and that rigidness, try to enjoy art again, put on this podcast and here you are talking about these kind of issues. Seriously, thank you for making these podcasts, they are awesome to listen to while arting and the fact that you bring up the human side of it is super helpful and reassuring!

[@Broyummies]

As I'm watching this video and you're talking about why you make some decisions that you do like the story that you told about your neighbor, I remembered a story of my own. In Freshman year in high school I use to doodle in class all the time, some kids would stand behind me and compliment me on my sketches. There was this one computer class I went to where this other kid drew too, he use to talk to me but I don't remember about what. Anyway, one day I was going about my doodles as always in my seat and he comes up behind me and talks about a competition that apparently was going on. He comes up behind me and says "that's a good drawing but I'm better than you that's why I know I'm going to win." I had no interest in entering the competition nor did I care about it. I've never actually seen his work but what he said lingered in the back of my mind for years. Telling me not to aim high because there's always someone better than me. I always have this feeling of "try to be good enough not the best" but I always end up with mediocre work I hate. I'm going to try to aim for the highest that I can achieve, but it's very scary. Thank you for your videos and your commentary! I love em so much!!

[@mellowwes2126]

Broyam don't mind what anyone tells you about what you want to do in life just go for it take everything with a grain of salt and don't be afraid to fail.

[@SoobakStudio]

I had something similar happen to me where someone told me that I won't make it far in the animation industry... It had me discouraged for awhile, but it's best to just ignore those people and work on yourself.

[@patrickme03]

One thing that the world surely needs is more artists. It doesn't matter if there is always gonna be someone better than you - if you're true to the art you make there will always be someone who can connect with it deeply! I'm sorry that someone tried to discourage you with such negative comments, but please don't ever let that stop you from bringing up your best self in your art. You don't have to "aim high" as if getting good at art is a competition. Just aim to get better everyday and to be able to express yourself to the fullest with your art.

[@RikuSilver]

Thank you, I really needed that advice. Tbh I'd love watching you just talk about stuff in videos too, I get kind of lonely sometimes and it's nice to listen to someone talking about something so meaningful to them when I get like that.

[@miblert3717]

Hey Axchmed, Before, I've always thought about doing a journal or even writing on my sketchpad but I'm always afraid that people will think I'm crazy, weird or some emo guy. I've also been anxious about posting my art on social media and just keep making excuses in my mind, but now I'm deciding to just do it and not care what other people think. Thanks for your videos, and good luck in making your future decisions.

[@FynnGB]

When I started watching the video I thought about suggesting jordan peterson to you and when you mentioned him I was like: right on man!! He changed the way how I think about my plans for the future and how I handle the bad thoughts and situations. He is such a genius and I recommend everyone to listen to his maps of meaning and personality and it's transformation lectures! Thank you Ahmed for showing us your real side without a fassade and trying to please everyone. I'm really looking forward how your journey will be :) All the best!

[@Jlbultron1836]

Thanks for this video Ahmed!! It makes you think how to clear the "waters of your mind" to be able to be sucessfull in art. Awesome art also!

[@artsyemy2612]

Hi Ahmed! I really appreciate everything you do on youtube. I came to your channel for your speed paints but your personality and humor made me stick around. Your channel is probably my favorite channel here :)The videos where you just talk through stuff like this one are really great because sometimes I feel like all alone when I'm struggling and its comforting to know that I am in fact not alone. You give really great advice. Keep being you and doing what makes you happy :)

[@tacticslc4805]

I like it, "the art is a reflection on you" so in a certain way, if your art is bad, it's because deep inside something won't let you become good, could be a lack of knowledge, or a mental filter.

[@danure]

I really needed this advice today (whether it was meant as advice or not). Thanks man!

[@lassebrun84]

Are very smooth paper, since it smears that well

[@drawwithroya9274]

Its really good how you express your true self up here really good to hear from you the same problems you face that we do@Ahmed Aldoori

[@Reliz]

I'm really glad you do you because that's what I subscribed for

[@radioactive_angel]

Honestly, this video hit me hard. I've been so scared of letting myself enjoy art. Im definitely going to try to 'map' out my problems as they come along. Thanks so much for this video

[@Imranos]

Dude, this helped a ton . love your Medcasts, stay strong ahmed!

[@saahildhar]

Awesome talk Ahmed!. Also, this sketch is so bloody fantastic! Your storytelling is really shining through now, you've definitely left behind your adherence to design and portraiture, can see you becoming the next Ian Mccaig in a couple years. Would like to see a video on sketching etiquette and cerebral techniques (not so much the technical drawing stuff so much as the premeditation that goes into sketching or the subconscious channeling). Also, have you listened to Jordan's Biblical breakdowns? They're so damn legit, highly recommend them if you haven't already seen em. Good to have you back on KZbin!

[@Radgerayden-ist]

hey Med just wanted you to know that just watching you work and listen to you talk about this let me realize some things about my own process. I got a pad of paper and started making some scribbles, and now I know a little more about some mechanical issues I have (pen/cil grip, how to use my wrist etc).

[@simranbhola5854]

Pls come to India (Delhi) It would be pleasure to meet you

[@Kamiccolo9000]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and the solutions to the problems you've faced, most of the time I just assume these are all problems I face and no one else deals with them but time and time again it's proven to me that it's not true. I've been in a rut for a really long time and that has prevented me from even doing anything because of how much I feared failure and expected way more from myself than I can do.

[@personr18]

Your drawings inspire me

[@RistWorks]

Love your authenticity man! Keep doing what your doing! :D

[@federicadallomo549]

I'm glad you adressed those thing about anxiety. I am queen of anxiety in everything and still trying to figure out how to stop it control my life. And I am sorry that you thought your "audience" watches you only for tutorials and stuff..I mean, as you said there are a lot of these kind of videos..so if we are here listening to you, there's something more that we like about you! At least, this is my thought. Thank you for ALL your videos!

[@MrSpertuzm]

i love your medcast things, is nicer to see you talking about stuff that i can relate too and looking to your beautiful beard

[@jackbased3003]

ah listening to your story reminds me of one I experienced when I was around 15. I'm 21 now.. I used to sketch in class as a hobby. It wasn't particularly good.... okay it was really bad. And my friend next to me saw my sketch and laughed at it because the proportions were so wonky. Well... that hurt my feelings so bad I completely stopped drawing. I only started drawing again this year after seeing a coloring tutorial of yours and I guess thank you? I still hate everything I draw and my proportions still need a lot of work but I can see improvement. I hope I can one day be okay with my art.

[@landoffireflies2790]

Jordan Peterson rules and has helped my art improve as well! Stay sorted and that's that!

[@bandariskywalker]

i just love you ahmed and i love your art ماشاء الله

[@elenaannhursky5591]

thank /you/ for sharing your perspective. :) it's actually really helpful to hear that inhibitions and influences on self-expression can be kind of remedied/controlled with introspection

[@melianish]

The biggest reason why you inspire me is because it seems like you explain things that I feel but I can't explain. It's so weird. I really love your art too, but it's even better when I get to listen to what you are thinking because it really makes sense to me. The inner critic is really something I've always struggled with, I never really thought about writing down what it is saying... mostly because I'm really scared to reveal that demon. It has such a tight grip on me that it hurts my daily life. Watching your videos and listening to what you have to say helps me a lot. I hope someday I will have the chance to meet you and thank you personally. :)

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Shiela Larson ahhh hi Sheila!! It's been too long since I've seen your name pop up. Thank you!

[@melianish]

:)

[@nicholaslemosdecarvalho5328]

Gosh, what an awesome video. I really like your tips. Writing the negative stuffs out is helpful. I started a journal (sorta). It helps me keep accountable of my memories, feelings and so on. It really solidifies our self-awareness. Hope you find your path soon, meanwhile I'll keep subscribed to your channel waiting for the news. Peace!

[@jaradolander6731]

Thank you for this video :) you really helped me out mentally with jotting down what is stopping/making a filter immediately. You are authentic my friend

[@DasPstehtFuerPeter]

that sounds so great - showing your thoughts when drawing!

[@alexdromero13]

Great stuff man, I especially appreciate the part about having negative thoughts when creating art and how you prepare yourself to attack those thoughts head on!

[@Mr12toe]

This is fantastic. It's nice to see the other half of the artistic journey that not many people like to talk about so openly. Often, at least in my eyes, I see a bunch of successful artists and there always seems to be this sort of "facade" that they set up. It's kind of comparable to the popular vlog culture that portrays youtuber's lives as "Amazing" or "Super Interesting" or "Something is always going on," allowing viewers to live in other vlogger's "Interesting" lives rather than in their own life. With you it's totally different. I mean you'll post great work and videos and they'll be extremely helpful/useful/interesting, but then you aren't afraid to talk about the struggles of your own artistic journey and post content about that. The latter isn't what I see often, as my youtube sub box is filled with tutorials of how to paint water, rocks, faces, skin, metal, muscles, etc. It's just nice to be following someone who is also having to deal with controlling negative thoughts and emotions in order to find a way to push through them, and isn't afraid to share what has worked for them. You feel "real" (in the most non-creepy way), as in, you don't let the camera dictate your personality and you just be yourself (or that's what it seems like), and that in of itself is more powerful than any tutorial or speedpaint or walkthrough or whatever (especially on youtube). I can't believe that it's been two years already (time does fly), and I'm thankful for everything that you've shared thus far!

[@fka_arte]

So talented!!! ❤️ I love your style!

[@hurstcifer7286]

I really love your art man and you too 🙃🙃👍👍👍

[@misspetite9285]

Your videos are hidden gems. Great talk

[@L30NGrande]

Loved this video! Thanks for making this. :)

[@J_Kwan]

holy shit that neighbour was an asshole jeeeeesus. Also, thanks so much for this vid, just seeing you draw inspires me so much to pick up my pencils again and just sketch. I haven't seen your stuff for months, and I forgot what a great way of drawing you have. It's like you kinda sketch it out roughly, but there's so much clarity in the shapes and forms... so good

[@channelle325]

Hey Med, this video really has so many good points. I'm definitely going to try doing the writing technique and be more honest with myself. And ooohh imagine if you taught in Japan! That'd be so cool! To be honest, I haven't drawn a whole bunch lately but I am inspired, but actually I've been working really hard on fitness. Sketchfit is still propelling me on! And I'm making really great progress physically and it feels awesome.

[@ethanvercellono4668]

Med, your podcasts are so deep😂I love it, but it surprised me when I turned this on while drawing for a laugh or whatever and you give some life goals and metaphor after metaphor😂😂😂you’re the best man, glad to be a sub.

[@FFran47]

im cleaning my room while listening to you bruh, :D love your videos , thanks for the inspiration! amor y paz!!

[@LeafyBreezes]

I wish I could attend your class

[@Thebs744]

i feel the same whit the french blues like ,amelie les crayones

[@jomarsantos5117]

Hey Ahmed 0/ Thanks for the content, I appreciate it very much as well as many others in the channel. Anyways, you were saying that you would like to meet a lot of us and this came to me, maybe while you travel around the US and then around the world, you could say a place in which you are drawing or whatever and then the subscribers that live around the area can join you and you can meet them there. Again, thank you very much for the amazing work. Also as many mentioned and you did in the video, me and many more are here not only for the drawing/painting bits etc, this videos are also great cuz we get to know you better as a person :)

[@yogissjkaio]

Brilliant info and your art style ! Thanks for sharing, such informative videos.

[@dotterel4530]

you say this is "medcast" as in med, your nickname, but i really do think its both a nickname and truly a "medicine cast." all the things you say really drive home; i need to face my problems and before i start drawing tomorrow i will go ahead and list them and decide in third person what i need to do in order to face and beat them. in a way, thats what im doing while typing this, i suppose. youre one of the most down to earth and real people i know. you wear no masks, youre not what someone calls "fake," you talk about your problems, which shows youre human like the rest of us who aspire and dream, and i admire you for that. and hypothetically, even if there are artists out there i enjoy the art more of, ive never found any i enjoy more to watch and listen to than you. your videos/medcasts truly are like medicine to me, so thank you, ahmed! have a good day :)

[@AaronAox]

Good talk! Thankyou sir 😊

[@GTaichou]

If you come to Wisconsin, I would love to show you the beautiful areas of the Fox Valley and Peninsula. :) It's on my wish list to camp on Rock Island for a night - maybe you can do that. ^^

[@24Samash]

well we all just need to feel like people sometimes, feelings and all that weird things. Im pretty sure that most of us see you as a " friend " ( as much as a person who doesnt know you can be ) or rather as a mentor, not just because of the art stuff but what you talk about. I feel kinda okay-ish when I see someone this succesful talking about how he/she feels when dealing with fear, stress and it looks exactly as the problems I have. Its like seeing a damn ray of light, I mean there is hope. Is nice to talk about this kind of stuff with someone, even if we are not actually talking lmao PS: I apologize for my englando, im not very good with english tho

[@MauriceBlanchotwarnieinparis]

I know, you'll never read this, but really thank you... you actually helped me more than you think.

[@AhmedAldoori]

+Vetocius I read this, and thank you.

[@GeonPower]

Thank you, your awesome and sometimes your videos just have perfect timing ^_^

[@drawingstuff6660]

Man I had artblock and while watching your video I started sketching again and the block's gone , thank you mad

[@Userdoesnotexit]

I'am going to listen to this again coz it's inspiring !! And just be you ... video does not need to be tutorial .. i acutally enjoy these videos a lot. and i think a lot of people does too. keep up the hard work ! and looking forward for more stuff of yours ! :)

[@ChroniclerEnigma]

I should be sleeping but this was a really important and epic video to watch and I couldn't I think that there are alot of things people push aside and refuse to think about, or perhaps have simply hidden? Either result in you stumbling across that thing again and not "dealing" with it. This kind of made me remember/realize i'd shoved a couple of "skeletons" into my closet xD I appreciate the link to this Jordan character, I'll check out his videos! :D

[@electrich1]

Amazing bro! whats the best book for learn how to draw you recommend??

[@tobiasmuller8601]

you are a great person

[@chungj5]

Ahmed I can't believe you have such deep issues! I'm currently going through counselling so I could relate to a lot of this. I could comment more but unsure if a) you'll read this and b) don't know if you want to go more into it in a public space. I'll just leave it with YOU HAVE ONE OF THE MOST SILKY SMOOTH VOICES TO DRAW TO. Like damn dude XD

[@AhmedAldoori]

+chungj5 haha people keep saying that I'm like what... but thanks! And yeah I mean we all have our demons to battle yknow

[@chungj5]

Don't know, think its the accent and deep voice? But yes, that's true. I think as Artists we are somewhat lucky that we can draw it out, (heck some of our personal pieces look the best when you channel your inner demons) AFTER the years of intense drawing learning. Time to check the other videos that I haven't watched yet...

[@cnicole4094]

step by steps on accurate shorthand, how to deal with not understanding unclear art direction, verbalize what thinking when beginning a sketch

[@cnicole4094]

also, as far as the "face to face" thing, I mean I wouldn't say no to a skype call portfolio review or something lolol, maybe on patreon?

[@cory99998]

For me, my struggle to commit to making my best work was a mix of "I'm not ready" and "I'll embarrass myself". Because to make something amazing, it requires putting a lot of yourself into it and really going for it, which like you said feels like ammunition that can be used against me. Like wow, you actually tried and this is all you can do? It's a very toxic mindset, and something that is almost never true when you actually try to make your best work. I'm now at a point where this is all I care about, giving everything my best shot. Not just going through the motions. Really trying to make everything special or interesting in some way or another. I'm trying not to be perfectionistic about it, more that I'm trying to choose my favorite subject matter and prioritize quality of ideas rather than perfection of ideas. It's my view that great creations aren't perfect, but are interesting and noteworthy (in a literal sense). So if there's anything I hope to accomplish, it's to avoid doing redundant mediocre work as much as I can. I have to care, and have to channel that passion.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Exactly!