Are You Hurting Your Progress as an Artist?

[@Zachafinackus]

This is a great video, because a lot of non-art people don't realize that most artists got where they are through hard work, not talent. This is a great video to help inspire people to draw more. Thanks for making this, it gives me some ideas on how to cheer up my friend who is an artist when he's going through tough times.

[@MandaPanda254]

So true. It drives me nuts when people say 'you 're so talented' to someone. I find it insulting. It pays no acknowledgement to the person's efforts, dedication, hard work and persistence

[@davidtheuns24]

Yup, at my school they were always telling us “1% talent, 99% work” & that’ll just stick with me forever

[@hldfgjsjbd]

From art to non-art there’s only one brush stroke. Do not divide

[@tineshanicoleconway6139]

Hello. Been watching since you had 12 Subscribers. Been in love with your art since. Question. I am painting shoes; acrylic paint, it will come off. What do I use to keep the paint semi-forever. Thank you in advance.

[@eyhtwozed2606]

​@@tineshanicoleconway6139probably a fixative would work

[@thebigkapowski]

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." This was on the wall at my gym. Practice doesn't always make perfect, but practice makes progress. That's what counts.

[@aaron_osborne]

Art is not about perfection it’s about being yourself regardless of criticism. If you’re proud of projects then be proud. I’ve tried to incorporate that into my life because of a filmmaking career path after discouraging comments from a professor as they didn’t see how dedicated I am.

[@himanshu7271]

Go ahead buddy ⚡

[@KeithHallinkstainedbrush]

Yo, I needed this video. I've been struggling with unemployment for the last year, and suck at trying to market my art - mostly due to self doubt and anxiety. This makes me want to go dig up my old sketchbooks and take some time to reflect. You're a beast, man!

[@LaLaRunfola6195]

I never used to draw when I was younger, to be honest, I still can't draw. I was always athletic, looking for the next goal to smash. Until I turned 41 and I was training for a half marathon when my body started just not working like it should. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dropped me to my knees. It took everything away from me, it took my entire identity. Lost, depressed, anxious, I picked up a paintbrush and haven't put it down since. I've been painting now for about 5 years and I'm still nowhere near a professional level imo but I do need to take periods of time off depending on what my body decides to let me (or not let me) do. I have sold quite a few pieces but I'm never satisfied with my work. I watched an art teachers video on KZbin one day and they were talking about not liking your own art and then said something magical.... they said "if you look at your art and think it sucks, look away. Then look back at it as if someone you love painted it. Do you like it now? " and I did! No matter how slow my progress I will continue to try because art saved my life. ❤ 🙏

[@fathercrim]

You're currently my favorite artist. And it's crazy to me that at 17-18 my art was better than what you showed. But I gave up on art because I felt I wasn't good enough. And now you're miles better than I am. I still have the ability to make cool or interesting art, but my passion for it just isn't there anymore. This just goes to show that passion is more important than skill when it comes to art

[@smccormack428]

Such a great video for him to share with us

[@sepulcrum]

Thank you. I am 34 and everytime I try putting something in my sketchbook I feel like I suck. Because everytime I see sketchbooks on youtube I think that my sketchbook has to look like theirs, every site beautiful and perfect and thank you so so much showing yours at the beginning, that makes me feel less trash.

[@smithmarina970]

Its ok, keep going, right there with you

[@Tape_blake]

As an art student, those feelings of inadequacy creep up on me really fast... what if I'm not good enough for art? Am I falling behind my peers? This video was truly inspiring to me. Thank you.

[@lindatannock]

The no.1 tip is to not compare yourself to others. REALLY difficult I know, but important! Everyone is on their own journey, and we all improve at our own rate. Even if you feel like you're behind others' work, improving all the time is what matters most. Everyone will reach the same goal, but not necessarily at the same time! The day we stop learning and improving is the day we should quit whatever we're doing. Until then, it's a process. Go with the flow 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RainRedMusic]

I’m going to be 33 and didn’t really draw for like 10 years so this video is terrifying. You’re in a pretty great spot in your life to output a lot of work… You just don’t realize it yet. One of the best tips in this video is to remember that you like doing it.

[@GuildoftheFlyingTortoise]

You are one of the biggest influences and inspirations for our entire family. Your kind words about the girls' work on our mural a couple years ago for your character challenge really ignited their artistic passion even more. They are 10 and 15 now and can outdraw me every day of the week and it's partly thanks to you. You are a joy and delight to watch. We loved the peek at your early art. Old sketchbooks are such fun.

[@kimthetinyterror9]

I love this! As artists we are so hard on ourselves and often compare ourselves to others and on the wrong day, that can be so discouraging. Thank you for being brave and putting yourself out there to show us how far you come and grown. Progress is not easy and takes time and dedication. Thanks for the inspirational reminder and lesson. 😊

[@afroborilafemme]

Thank you for further encouraging and teaching your community, Peter. ❤ My father (who wasn’t in my life, then passed when I was 18) was an artist. Whenever I made art as a kid, I was compared to him. People would tell me “your dad is an artist, draw me something” then look at my art and say “well I guess you didn’t get his talent”. Not only was it hard living in his shadow when he wasn’t even here, it was hard feeling like I sucked and would never be good at something I loved. So by my teenage years, I just stopped making art and focused on other passions. Art always called me back and it wasn’t until a few years ago in my mid-30s that I gained the courage to finally answer the call. I’ve been making art for the past 7 years and I absolutely love it!!!

[@andreatonkinson9662]

I used to fill multiple sketchbooks a year in my teens and early 20s, and now at 31 I struggle to finish a drawing because my mind and creativity feels stale. But a lot of that comes from needing my art to be “productive” instead of truly enjoying it. Thanks for this video, it was a well needed.

[@nlark]

Oh, man. I feel you! I’m dealing with exactly the same thing.

[@themadcadder4847]

Same. My problem is loosening up. Everything I draw I focus on making it perfect & need to let it go, but I struggle with it, for real.

[@kjxxxxkj]

Hi @themadcadder4847 I hear you! Something concrete I try to change my focus / reduce overthinking: Set a time limit, pick 1 main goal / focus to work on & STOP when time is up (I.e. goal is training 1 area, NOT a finished/complete work/outcome) Repeat again later until feel you met or made significant progress toward goal. Then try to do/create for fun again, or as before, & see how you go. Or swap between training & creating as works for you. Then, or when need/want, pick next goal... Best, keep history/video of results over time & review periodically to really see your progress. & be kind to yourself! Imagine you are talking to / encouraging a friend & look for good, or sandwich criticism: 1 good + 1 thing to improve + 1 good ! Hope it helps! :-)

[@MyNameIsMiaLia]

This video came exactly at the right time in my life. I'm here with my ipad unable to put a line down, because I'm struggling to figure out what I want to achieve next with my art. I have tons of projects I'd love to work on, but I keep thinking I'm not good enough nor ready to start said project. I'm so passionate about a story I want it to be done once I'm ready, but you made me understand I just have to go for it and do something instead of just staring at the white canvas!

[@shelbycriswellart]

I've also been working as a professional freelance artist for nearly a decade now and I've been looking at my old art a lot. Keeping a sketchbook all my life really did help me hone and practice and play. It's so nice to see your old art and see how you've changed over the years of me watching you. Cannot wait to see where you go in the future.

[@woefultofrofull]

My daughter is getting a drawing tablet for Christmas and I'm going to make sure she watches this before she starts her new digital art journey. Love your work x

[@nlark]

This is hands-down one of the most inspiring and USEFUL videos I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. This is my first introduction to you and it’s made me an instant fan. Thank you for caring about us enough to create and share such thoughtful and helpful work. Best wishes and continued success!

[@TenHundred]

Thanks so much! So glad the vid could inspire :)

[@lucidmusicllc0520]

I really needed to see this! Even though I'm a musician, there are so many parallels with visual art and music. Thank you so much for sharing what you know! You're amazing!

[@JayofallTrades]

Very inspirational. At 17/18 i won second place in cartooning at my school's art fair. I actually spent time on my art. I stopped drawing for several years years due to depression and recently started again. My characters are still the same skill level but I've improved my realism because I went to art school and took animation and design courses. You can improve no matter what age with practice and patience. I might not be advanced enough to be more than amateur and i suffer from imposter syndrome a lot. However because of artists like you that i admire, I started putting my art on KZbin and social media to share with someone who might want to learn what I learned over the years. Takes some time out of my week to just practice and now branching into other mediums.

[@funkyjohnhuie]

"I love it, so I do it a lot" I love this advice. I had a drum set professor who said to us that he LOVES playing the drums. He would wake up, and he like "hey... I get to play the drums today! Yes!" So he would go and practice drums for hours. Cuz he LOVES it so much. If you love your craft, why wouldn't you be doing it for hours every day? 👍🏽 Great advice!

[@WillinrowArts]

This is absolutely wonderful! Making art also brings me so much joy and peace.

[@crystalnewman5460]

Honestly one of my ALL TIME favorite videos of yours. Much needed and appreciated!!

[@Rene_Voortwist]

Oh man, it's so wonderful you made this video. There's so many people who believe you need some kind of godgiven talent to be good at anything. And just give up or don't start at all. You show what it takes to develop a skill and more important, anybody can reach your level if they just put in the effort and mindset. Thanks a million for posting this! ❤

[@HighSchoolCreations]

This hits as artbooks from highschool are my origin story... after finding them 10+ years after highschool I rediscovered my passion for art.

[@ericarowanarts]

Man, I really needed this. I always worry people don't want to hear about my process or the stories behind my pieces so I don't speak up unless they ask. Showing the very real audience response to no story vs vulnerable story was so friggin encouraging. Thank you so much

[@jacquelinepeskett4970]

Wonderful reflections 🧡

[@retrokoelkast9]

Thank you. For your optimisme , honesty and support.

[@chrisalonsoart6558]

Very encouraging, Thank you. It's been suggested to me that I battle with imposter syndrome and I can feel myself struggling to believe I can do certain art work constantly. I enjoy it greatly though, so I muscle through it a lot and just keep painting and creating when I can. It's pretty crazy to see artists like Jazza and you Ten expressing the very things I fight through as an artist in private but while on camera. But I know you are right about sharing. I see people all the time brighten up when I tell them the story of each painting. It really isn't enough these days to make a pretty picture anymore. There has to be deeper meaning and reason to connect others with what, and why we create.

[@caesarweasel]

This video was what I needed to hear. As an artist who has been too scared to put myself online and speak in videos, but wants to, this is so inspiring in helping take that leap of faith and go for it. I've watched your videos for several years, usually while working on art, and I know no matter what video it is, listening to your experiences and advice is always time well spent. Thanks for being a role model for artists and lending your hand in helping others grow.

[@rickyinglis9292]

Great video Ten Hundred. You should do a sketchbook tour, and show every sketchbook you’ve ever filled, including the one in this video

[@SketchInkRepeat]

I appreciate your openness with this video. From your initial sketches to your high schooling and more. I started my channel in an attempt to regain that muscle memory from hand sketching after years of graphic design work using illustrator and photoshop. It’s been an uphill battle, but I can see the progress beginning to pay off. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the advice and tips. 🙌🏼

[@Marazki]

TenHun this video is epic. Appreciate how you share advice & your story, while also building up the art community. Plus, you make videos where you're not just chasing views/subs. Keep it up bro

[@Nicholasmorain]

I love this video because I was the same way!! I still am this way!! I’m never satisfied with any piece and the strive makes me try harder the next time. Love this motivational video ❤

[@sherrina75]

One of the reasons I took my new job at a "tough" school is they focus on story telling, and use the Big Picture learning program (check it out, it's changing lives for so many kids). TBH I doubt that I would have had the courage to do this without your "work for your dreams" ethos that floats my boat. That, and when I was leaving the interview, their electronic sign was advertising their 7th grade field trip to look at street art around the city... Your messages in this video - all of them - are so important. Thank you, Ten Hun, this video was exactly what I needed in the midst of moving home, learning a new way to teach, navigating so many things. Somehow, your videos help me focus and provide a bit of mental breathing room. I'm so glad I found you, and so appreciative of all you and your crew do. Much love and blessings to you all, and your amazing community.

[@pizzabellies4852]

Definitely the video I needed to see

[@Noumps]

I've started a new account and deleted the old but it's been a awesome ride watching you grow over the years Ten Hundo. Keep 'em coming brah! 🤜🤛

[@Marxnchill]

I was in my mid twenties when I started keeping sketchbooks and working to improve! Your art at 18 was better than mine at 23! Im pretty decent nowadays cus I didn’t let it stop me!

[@Marxnchill]

I did nothing but paint for years 💪

[@Koolik-art]

god, i love your videos soooo much!!!! been going through an extended period of low inspiration towards my art - and watching this gives me hope and excites me! much love from Detroit

[@phillipsmith7759]

Your journey is amazing..glad that you kept at it and are sharing your story.

[@RayFernandez74]

This what needed to hear. Thanks man. I do love being an artist, that’s why I keep learning. Sometimes the same stuff over and over.

[@margaretkaraba8161]

Your words of emotion and persistance are absolutely true. If you love doing something creative, there's nothing that can stop you from doing it except your own fear/anxiety/depression/whatever - and when you push past all that "stuff", the world of joy for that "something" is there for the taking. Now I'm NOT an artist (I spent 30 years trying drawing and painting of various forms. It's not something I'm good at). But I AM 100,000% a crafter (knitting, beading, woodcarving, weaving, crochet). I love it, and I'm damn good at it - I've had professionals and teachers tell me that. I've spent the last 5 years not doing it (various reasons) but that stinky little b*stard just won't let go (I've tried every 6 months to say bye - that was a BIG no go.). So in 2024 I'm going back in. YIPPPPPEEEEE!!!

[@JustinBerry-s1k]

Pete, my dude Pete! Been a fan of yours for a wicked long time and I always look forward to your videos cuz they're always inspiring or at the very least entertaining and fun. But this one ......... this one right here! You have no idea how much I needed to hear this message today. Been stuck in a funk creatively and this feels like STRAIGHT UP GASOLINE for my doodle juice! Keep doing what you're doing my man and I know we ALL appreciate you and your chill a*s message (or massage ;-) ) and keep inspiring cuz dudes and ladies with the need to scribble need people like you.; Thank you so much!

[@battleaxebeaver4542]

Another great video! Last couple I watched from you have been simple concise and even elegant. Your videos were great before and you're one of the reasons I started a KZbin channel but I think you're maturing in your content and I like them even better now.

[@JBstr8up]

Hey 10hundred, thanks. This is both generous of you and encouraging.

[@OLskewL]

Ten, we missed these kinds of videos…almost feels like a back to normal. Thank you

[@lexycorreia]

Dude, I was going to write a novella on here about you, what you do, what you've done for many artists and teaching and learning art in general. I don't want to bog down the comments so I'll keep it short. Thank you. I appreciate you. I'm working on starting my KZbin channel and I hope if you ever do another art collaboration, that I'll be one of the channels participating. Keep on doing what you do. The members of our house love you.

[@jtsternberg]

I love this, thank you for making it. Sending to my daughter and nieces who are all filling up sketchbooks with cringy (but to me awesome) art right now!

[@Watashi.Wa私はPanda]

BLESS A NEW VIDEO!!! Just as im working on a commission

[@jadoisready]

THIS is why i love your channel. You're so encouraging of other artists and you are the best of the art community in that you make it feel like a community. A few years ago I actually believed i couldn't call myself an artist until i produced great art consistently. Whatever that means. I put that unnecessary burden on myself. Now i just enjoy creating art again, just because.

[@SuperSparklesGurl]

This video brought out so many emotions in me. Thank you so much for telling your story.

[@dawnmason5681]

Wow! Yes! Yes! Yes! I was in education for twenty five years and it was my pleasure to teach art for one year - I’m not an art teacher. My background was in illustration and so I pleaded to be given a chance! Kids would say I can’t draw, I’ll never be as good as you and want to give up. Explaining that my love for art and hours of work was what made me better helped. But it was taking in my old sketch books that really did the trick! I’m retired now and my past students still come up to me and chat - a lot went on to study art in uni! Thank you for sharing your path!!!!!🥰

[@Micca_]

Thank you so much Peter ❤! One think that helps me a lot for taking the pressure away that my paintings could suck is taking the whole process a some kind of playing. Like… „hey, I’ve never done something like this before… so let’s try it,“ and the worst thing that could happen, is that I learn how something doesn’t work and know it for the next time better. Pushing myself in a kind of playing around mood helps me a lot.

[@christieraper5472]

I loved this. I've recently decided to take the plunge into the art business world and you have really given me hope!

[@trabus]

I used to draw and paint a lot when I was younger, and even tried to make a living with it for a couple years. I have always struggled with drawing from my head, I've always had to use reference material. I discovered what aphantasia (having little to no visual imagination) is a couple years ago, and did not realize that being unable to visualize things in my head wasn't a "normal" thing. I also lacked the ability to "sell" myself and my art, and I eventually gave up on making art for money and just do it occasionally for fun or as a gift now. Lots of respect for being so open, and sticking to your art, you're definitely living the dream. :D

[@Guzbdn]

I discovered i can draw when i was near that age to ❤ reading Comics and trying to understand how to actually draw faces. But since I was a kid i used to sketch a lot, but never considered i was good. These i can even create my own painting. TenHun and Slew really push me into it, you guys are very inspiring people. ❤❤❤👏 I post on Instagram, TikTok, and a bit also here on KZbin.

[@heathermca1351]

Your voice overs are so soothing to listen to and I love your original music. If you ever make an audio book, I'll be first in line

[@HobbyWorksbyRani]

Hey @TenHundred. Thank you for this! you dropped this video just as I was seriously thinking of shutting down my channel and socials for my hobby (plastic modelling). Now I need to rethink and push on regardless of whether anyone immediately around me would support me or not. This video has become that crucial last minute wood thrown to reignite the fire of passion in me.

[@marcos.a8814]

Thank you for making this video. I didn't start taking art more serious until my late 20s and even to this day I know I have a hard time drawing and writing out of fear, I fear people won't love my art so it blocks me but I try to create every day but I feel like I'm stuck in tutorial hell, where I keep paying for courses waiting to get to a certain level. Art is so weird but I love it

[@kayz-art]

I'm sure i could be as good as you, or who knows even better. Lol I dream big. However, Im in my 40s now and still never ever filled one sketchbook, even if i would reserve a page for any art I ever made that doesn't fit a sketchbook... The big issue used to be (lack of) money, now it's (lack of) time and soon it'll be (old) age....

[@alissamarshall7473]

You're such a beautiful human! Such a powerful message 😊

[@freefreeog]

Thank you ten hun, I've been watching your journey from the kill bill denim jacket design video, which inspired me so much to continue on my own personal art career. I struggle with the motivation to create and I also suffer through the comparisons of artist to artists. I want to thank you for all you've done for the art community and pushing boundaries to inspire others to make what they feel like making, congratulations on all you've done and I hope to meet you one day 🤝

[@odysseyofthelinecalligraph4195]

Oh wow! Just discovered you today and just saw you also live in south west Michigan! Love your videos so far, very inspiring❤

[@ianhumphres7821]

I'm sharing it with my High School students! They need to hear it! Thanks from a fellow Michigander!

[@tylercoomes9139]

THANK YOU for this video. Im an artist who was just about ready to throw in the towel because i feel like I have no idea how to progress in the art world and this has given me and so mamy others clear paths to traverse to reach greatness in ourselves. Much love ten hun, much love

[@wormdoesart7972]

i needed this!!! the timing couldnt be better. thank you so much for sharing your wisdom

[@jamieroberts269]

Love seeing your first sketchbooks. Can’t believe how far you have come to your amazing pieces you create now.

[@clarewillison9379]

At the end of my career now (was too soon due to injuries: my big tip is don’t ignore pain because there’s no such thing as ‘just a little bit of RSI’. If it has an ‘I’ at the end it’s an injury and it needs attention, so stop and get it looked at by a good professional!). Wanted to write a book (partly humorous partly fuming with rage and sorrow) about how to fail in business and lose a fortune (and a house) but haven’t (yet) because same injury that hampered my drawing, painting, arting and crafting also makes writing hard. Hands are connected to wrists, elbows, shoulders, necks, spines and heads and if you have them you need them all working adequately to do most stuff. So, this is to young and budding artists and creative souls: listen to this man and take notes. This is wisdom, this is generosity and this is valuable teaching. Very shocked you don’t have at least one million subscribers. You deserve more. 🎨✍🏼🏆❤️

[@dashmcquivey5690]

This video really means a lot, I’m trying to figure out how to monetize my art and get it out there. Hearing some words of inspiration has really given me some new found motivation.

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

I needed this right now. This joint hit!! Thanks!

[@joelandrean8054]

You are single handedly pioneering this generation of art. Every single video inspires me to think bigger and see my creations from a different persepctive. Posting this because I know I'll be working with you very soon. Keep going king!!!

[@fslandarch]

Love this new era of your chanel brother, exited to see where it is going!

[@HomeWorkComics]

not me getting emotional when the negative whispers started

[@pindaunt3r534]

Me

[@bradfrederickson4652]

This... was the video I and many other people needed. Cheers mate!

[@aaronshagar]

EXCELLENT!! As a successful working artist, I LOVED this video! Well thought out and well prepared! Once again you nailed it! Love following your journey all these years, and always finding inspiration in it. Thank you as always for sharing and evolving that journey! Cheers

[@thefrogoftheforestYT]

❤This video is SO AWSOME! I needed this, I’m a few months away from my KZbin channels first anniversary, & this was really encouraging, thanks Peter, love you art so much!❤ happy holiday season Peter!❤️💚🎄☃️❄️

[@brandogould9432]

Love it dude, what an epic journey! Thanks for sharing this. Really really beautiful. inspiring to say the least.

[@r.m.miller]

I loved this video. I love Peter and I love art. This video didn't offer many new tips to me, but one of the ones that stood out was tell people your story. I realized while watching it that, while I love making art, I was using it as a band aid. I was expressing myself but I wasn't telling people about me. That has just been added to the list of things I'm gonna do in the new year. I guess I was scared for a number of reasons, but one of my personal gripes for this year was not being heard. So instead of shutting up, I'm gonna talk more and people are going to hear it.

[@normapadro420]

Hello. I like your video. I'm an artist, music composer for movies, television, and videos, photographer since the age of 8. Writer, author. I'm always creating new things. I don't criticize my art, because I don't believe in failure, I believe in success, and the ability to accomplish a goal. I don't set goals either. I use my time wisely. I set the time on my phone for an hour at a time. Art doesn't consume me. I also compose a music composition in a few minutes. Sometimes I can compose 3 songs within an hour. Sometimes one. I don't let anything consume me, or my time. I am in control. I'm glad I came through your channel. Enjoy your day.😊

[@SezCreate]

With the risk of sounding cliche……I NEEDED this!!!!! It was very inspiring and clarifying to my art brain!!!🧠

[@nuxkamina]

Born talent is an excuse not to work. No one. No one is born amazing. Talent = ability to learn, practice, create, iterate. Talent is the ability to make mistakes, learn from them and grow. Great video!!!

[@momofruitloop]

You’re such a big art role model to me, and to hear these words coming from you brought me to tears 😭 ❤ thank you

[@LilMeYT]

Thanks a million Peter!! I am currently in a huuuge art block and your videos and your personality inspire me so much!! As for this video, this is THE ONE I'd show to everyone so they understand why you are such an incredible person and artist and hopefully they get to watch your videos and being inspired with your magic too.

[@darrenyoder5114]

Thanks for this honest and informative video. So encouraging and challenging.

[@claypatrick2]

I feel blessed to have found you so many years ago! You are constantly making me want to be a better artist and I have loved watch your journey! Thank you Peter and crew!

[@Jonattttttan-w1k]

There are 3 artists that inspired me to draw but you are one of them that made me believe in myself and keep going with it ❤ thanks 10Hun

[@punkfiendofficial]

This is awesome. It literally will help my fiance cause she literally compares her art to mine and I tell her we all have and are on different skill/level of art you will get better the more you practice. Also I remember coming across your art all thanks to a guy named Corey who owns his own printing business and who said he once worked with you when working on a project and he told me about you and been a fan ever since

[@barnabyfunk]

Knowing the rules to break them is the best advice. A lot of new artists will forego learning proper fundamentals and chalk up bad art to “style”

[@Freundinnen100]

Thanks for this video! This message is so important. I am very allergic to sentence like: "Wow, you are so talented, I nevee could make this!" "I am not good in making art." I personally come from a household, where everybody is better in art than me. And where everybody tells me its because: "I am not that talented" or "I make to less effort" abd also "I will never a real artist." But instead to my brother, I had the passion. I painted and painted and painted. I have not the greatest style and I will not be a fulltime artist (mostly because its to stressful). But I love what I do. And others, too. So kids please remind: Talent or being gifted is a lie. Its the passion you are able to put in something to work hard and getting better every day. Also I will use some tips for my fulltime job. I am a magazine editor. So thanks 😊

[@MoontariArt]

Some golden knowledge dropped by a person who's been where some of us are right now! Can relate and noticed some of these already happen to me! 🌴🎭

[@jamescandyland]

Thank you for this Ten Hundred, definitely something I needed to hear!🤘🥞

[@MattieKnoxArt]

thank you Ten Hundred! going to be putting a lot of this stuff to practice, much love and respect for always helping out other artists.

[@theswych]

OMG!!! You were TERRIBLE! This is SO Inspirational 😂 When I was in Highschool, I sat next to a guy in Art class who went on to be Internationally known.. a Natural talent! So I felt Art must not be my thing 😢Fast forward 40 years and I finally discovered the (clay) Artist buried deep inside me! Self taught so I break ALL the rules 😂I now believe we are ALL Artists and just need to find the niche we love in order to do it a lot and excel ar it!❤

[@Zombiedino65]

Where do you get critiques? Where are the best places for portfolio reviews? Do you ask for critiques even when you label yourself as a professional? Even when I finished post secondary school, I couldn’t convince professors that I was good. I end up doing self teaching, watching KZbin etc. Do you or anyone else revisit fundamentals even though ppl label you as a professional? Is there a specific indicator that tells you that society regards you as a professional? I know I got to work on public speaking. It’s hard to make tutorials if you are practicing them. Currently I make speed paints/ time lapses of a concept I’m drawing.

[@thespoiledtexan3904]

I called 17-18! Bc I knew where you were going. And the new vm lie on Netflix, Love and Monsters, reminds me of this with Joel’s monster journal! Thank for this. My kids need this. I need this. I used to do body art with henna and jagua and used to paint. I am now 40 and terrified to step back in because I’m convinced I’ve lost it.

[@juniorglasgow9542]

Love this. I shared with my 12 yr old granddaughter. She is an amazing artist already, but doubts her skills. Thank you for these words of encouragement that I could share.

[@streetartavenue8656]

Thanks for sharing so much positive vibes and advices 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@thebigjago]

As much as I love the message, the AI art in between truly takes away from it. Like I'm sure it helps to not have to pay for stock footage, but dang it's jarring as heck

[@ospreys_view4798]

Great advice! I would add finding a supportive community such as a group of like minded friends or a local art league. My local art league was a huge game changer for me when I finally got up the nerve to submit work for a show. Ever since then they have been supportive and encouraging.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Peter, I think it is Ok to be satisfied with your own art and still want to keep learning! I have been making art for over 52 years I was even able to make a living with my artistic abilities. I started college with the goal of being an accountant. I took a drawing class for some of my humanities requirements, I just got hooked into thinking I might just be able to make a living from this thing I had done for years for my own pleasure! Now I took many courses learning more about Art and its history, Now how to actually earn money? There were no classes on that at my college!! I did a lot of learning by doing for those skills! I want to thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to all of your viewers and encourage you to keep making Art for yourself as well as for profit! Good Luck and Keep on Keeping on!

[@analog-dreams]

This might be the most important video released this year for creatives.

[@longfinger]

The fact that you share tips like these is a testament to your characte. I've always liked you, but now I like you more. Thank you for the wisdom and direction. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to anyone who reads this. Cheers!

[@rosemiri_art]

It is really inspiring to see a video like this especially now when I need it most, having no money, job, and wanting to give up after months of job rejections and getting scammed out of commissions/art related projects. I love my work with all my heart and it really proves how much I would love to continue to do art no matter what, especially now when I have nothing to lose. Thank you for the inspiring video for a lot of artists out there, even yourself ;w;