Art is Useless Until Someone Sees It

[@GreenJay]

One of my favorite art related quotes is "Music is always made for the listeners, but the first listener is the player" by Wynton Marsalis. We often make things for others to see/listen to, but ultimately you have to start by making something YOU want to see. When I learned that it changed the way I make things, and it's one of the things that reignited my fire for creativity.

[@findphotography]

This is a very good point. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShripatiDev2]

Exactly! Make something that YOU would watch/listen/see! Learnt the same thing

[@MaineMountainMedia]

This is a great quote! I had the absolute pleasure of (finally) seeing Wynton Marsalis play live in Portland Maine 4 weeks ago. He is an absolute legend.

[@AnuEnilolobo]

That's a beautiful quote

[@ybxfitness]

Peter!!! Thank you brother! I sold my first large print to a stranger for over $1000! (Photo of Jurassic rock in Maui shot from an helicopter) and I learned everything from you on the last 8 years, from beginner to award wining wedding photography to sell my first print for Art Display!! I hope one day I can thank you in person!!!

[@abhinavinsearchofthelost]

Well done, man! You are that wolf 🐺

[@AKSDOGS]

That’s awesome, congrats you deserve it! How did the client find you or where were you selling your work?

[@Ernest_Kahn]

Insane.

[@fredamsouza]

I LOVE these kinds of discussions. So much food for thought. I have been literally having this sort of conversation with my wife for the past few weeks, she's in a very important transition point in her life. I've invited her out to watch the video with me in it was very inspiring for her as well. So let me leave a very warm thank you here for you.

[@KellanReck]

You're a legend Peter! Always inspire me to push. Really appreciate that!

[@alexradsby]

This is so good. A proper conversation about art. Nothing better! Great to see Lane as well!

[@MarcoBlanke]

Damn, guys. That video helped me a lot. Feeling not seen, missing the algorithm by miles, having the feeling that no one sees what I'm doing. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Bring back blogs! And conversations like that!

[@TonyNomadic]

Agreed. This resonated deeply

[@natethemfg]

At 10:50. Words have never resonated with me more. These last 2 years have beat me into a shell. But I’m thankful for it. I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. “‘I’ve never been lighter” is exactly how I’d describe it. I’m finally learning who I am and I’ve never felt more. I was described as heartless, having seemingly no emotion. Today I can FEEL art.

[@AniTrone]

Art is a rhythmic therapy when you engage that energy with your soul. If you care to share that with others. It's a blessing to them if it resonates, but it's always a blessing and meditative journey for the one soul that creates for the healing of one's soul.

[@ogsander]

Lane is such a cool dude. Honestly one of the nicest guys in the industry

[@GBlaque]

My favorite brand is one from Japan called Visvim. The owner used to make books with pictures of items from his collection, the pieces from the clothing line for the season, and his reflections about where the inspiration came from for the clothing. They were called dissertations and were hard cover bound. I think Pete needs to make them.

[@monochromios]

I love those conversations. You're a great host: let people tell their stories. Thank you for sharing

[@dereck_MT360]

Don’t ever stop being who you are Pete I have watched you since day one on KZbin and I love the evolution of your channel. You’re one of the real ones and that’s why you’re still around and not quitting KZbin.

[@mb-watches]

You are you Pete, you said your style has changed, to me, it hasn’t. You are still the guy I subscribed to long time ago, positive energy, everytime developing, surprising and, yes, inspiring. Your style has evolved, you’re more happy, you recovered your love for the art again, doesn’t get better than that. Happy Wednesday, cheers as usual, from Germany.

[@enerico]

Just watched and literally cried a little bit when you said "the hungry wolf will runs the furthest". Just feeling the grind and stress everyday trying to make it. This is amazing Peter!

[@ShripatiDev2]

Peter, loving your videos that you've been uploading lately. That real talk that you do about how social media has changed, why we should not care about numbers.... wow. Love it. Its really good to watch your videos as a creator. ❤

[@tysons6972]

you always inspire thankyou, but we all must remember why we all pickup a camera and started taking photos, the fun the journey and the adventure to see things in a different way, thanks for the inspiration to do better.

[@Linventive]

The small push I needed to keep moving forward. Thank you Pete.

[@jatin.c]

Woahhhh, they are back, the podcast style, interview style episodes are back. Super stocked already. Thanks Pete 🤩🙌🏻 absolutely love to layback and watch these videos.

[@stew411]

Absolutely love this community and all of the creativity that comes with it. Cheers to life.

[@NoOverhead]

I love these conversations with other artists. It's literally the most visually stimulating "podcast" one can experience.

[@filmsbyrush]

Need more episodes like this. Banger!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Really enjoyed this conversation. I appreciated his candor about living paycheck to paycheck despite what the perception was of his success. What amazing photos you showed of his. I will look him up to see his work.

[@KobieMC]

Incredibly inspiring video and so much to take in that can be applied to life in general. This is something that needs to be heard by so many! Thanks for doing this video. This one will stand the test of time.

[@mattih]

Hey thats my office! 😊

[@PatsonTek]

WE miss you MATTIH 😢😢 How i wish i could be like you

[@joshisout]

Started photography because of you Pete! Just got my video featured by Canon yesterday and couldn’t be more stoked 🤘

[@JHurrenPhotography]

Hey! I'm attending Sheridan College. In second year, not thinking about dropping out, but I get what a relief that would be. Intense!! I live hearing your professional story :)

[@bennyb865]

Peter McKinnon: I'm only shooting film. Also Peter McKinnon walks out with Leica Q series camera.

[@danienelphoto]

"Art is useless unless someone sees it" is what Oscar Wilde stated in the introduction to "The picture of Dorian Gray". If you read it in the context of the whole thing, you realise... he is right. Useful art is no longer art in its purest form, was the point. His teacher maybe just referred to that.

[@justinkeys523]

Sometimes people don’t realize the revelation of the deep and are stuck in the shallow

[@VivianValeriena]

I agree with the whole context of Oscar Wilde.. But the quote is somewhat right even if it's taken out of context, in a different way though It's likely that the artist saw the art until either is gone, so the art is useful even to the artist.. Be it a tool for creative expression (during the making), self-critique (after it's finished), or as means to put the food on the table (after it's sold)

[@trail.squatch]

Anyone else LIKE a PM video before you even start watching it?

[@ericmackey4100]

Yes

[@Justin_Black]

Every time

[@EddieRod]

Without fail.

[@fauland_photography]

Every single time ... For a decade now :-)

[@SasankMusic]

Everyone

[@TrueNorthLens]

Big fan of these raw conversations with purely talented people and views. Thank you Pete! Definitely keeps my mind on my goals!

[@Chuckdtv]

Lane, you, and Jay... Bro you all are inspirations! I have my Coup de Tete custom hat, ordering a custom jacket from Master... Pete what the heck am I going to get from you to support the Trio? Much love my brother!

[@DavionWest]

Defiantly needed this video! Didn't know what to expect when I clicked, but thank you to both of yall.

[@mirjalolqosimov9044]

Hi from Uzbekistan,Pete keep striving 🎉🎉🎉,God bless you🎉🎉🎉

[@mirjalolqosimov9044]

Thanks man for your attention

[@_atultawde]

These types of conversations are soo good for someone who is always looking to learn a thing or two from someone who has already achieved so much and yet they are still hungry to learn and move even further in their life and art.. 🙏🏼Thank you Sir P for such amazing conversation videos.. always a student of you and the art that you create 📸✨

[@mrs.cinematic]

I love this podcast style of video! Please make more of these type of relaxed chill conversational type videos totally digging it!

[@michaelcromar3070]

Love it!! Absolutely love it, it’s what I need to see when I’m striving and working every day to do what I love every day and take pictures! Agree to the scary, challenge yourself and you never know who you’ll meet and where it goes 👍👍 legends

[@LightspeedTutorials]

That was pretty cool, solid content, chill vibe, creative broll, I liked it.

[@kultyurgeym]

I love this one. It hits everything that I believe when I started to be serious in photography. I don't care the validation of the others and started working on ehat makes me happy with my art.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Wonderful, valuable discussion, Peter. Thank you.

[@ashleytoltonart]

These motivational videos absolutely GET to me!! I love them and I'm left feeling so inspired!!

[@christornes577]

Such a good input. Like every creative struggles between these two sides. Financial and creative success. Thanks Pete

[@o1ecypher]

the website page is a video but its a video with your words showing up, you can be creative with the fonts and how they appear on the screen. its like a blog in a video, you watch the video and you see the words so you can read it as you watch. smile love the energy

[@TylerCheeseman]

excellent video! I always love the open honesty. It sheds some light on what happens behind the scenes and really helps put things in perspective. Also bring back the blog and toss that non-alcoholic espresso-martini recipe up there while you're at it (please)

[@kushishtofu1934]

This was a beatiful conversation, I love it. Also, maybe that quote with the Wolf would be a nice theme for Master Supply co products?

[@natelear]

Favorite PM video in a long time. Thank you for doing this one.

[@mravalik]

Such wisdom filled depth with creativity and truth as an aspiring creator turned into a business, thanks Pete!

[@cwTheDrummist]

How cool to be around people that you inspire and that inspire you. This was 🔥.

[@RiggsTaylor]

Man, this is a really timely video. Thank you both!

[@wallyfrogmore]

I remember the idea of "gear and beer" type pod idea you had a while back. I imagine this is just an updated idea of it. I like it

[@BRollBenny]

As someone who provides for his family with a camera, I really appreciate that Peter didn't downplay the fact that some of us have to shoot the way that keeps us paid.

[@timkristensson2279]

Really loved this video! This is exactly what many people need to hear. Love the new Peter

[@KoriClarke]

that fade to black outro moment was so calming 😃

[@chilledwalrus]

You’re thinking of bringing back a blob? What does that mean? A blob of what? Goo? Have you seen the movie, “The Blob”? Outstanding photography in that movie.

[@hellabiz4289]

pirate, rebel, and outlaw. "non-alcoholic espresso martinis." tickled my funny bone! all y'alls are awesome in every way!

[@cydneebrook]

I used to watch your videos a few years ago and I just wasn’t vibing with the content. Where as now I’m excited for your work and your video now, it’s fun and light now so thank you for making it

[@donsoley746]

I can see why Peter M has such a following - he provides a dimension beyond kit and tips… many thanks!

[@BenDevery]

I can feel it through the screen my bro! Love that energy Peter. Off to take macros of grass blades lol.

[@becs2cool]

Needed to hear this today! So many interesting points of view - great video!

[@joserangelve]

Art is perhaps the purest and highest form of communication that exists...but perhaps we need to communicate with ourselves first, to make art. Excellent video.

[@IvarsDayLab]

Hey Pete! Great video! Loved it all! Best video for this eve, especially those shots where Lane makes some coffee on the open fire wearing the finest leather.

[@magicslim9210]

Love these kind of videos from you Pete. Bravo!

[@kundo9639]

I could listen to conversations between the two of you for hours. Oh maaan it would be epic if you'd have a podcast @Peter

[@monkeybillkrs]

Love idea of a blog. Great video as always, very inspiring.

[@chadwickestey]

Hope to see more of these conversations Pete!

[@perigee1275]

Yes. And the viewer of my photos is me. If someone else enjoys them then all the better. I was advised in the beginning to avoid getting into the Instagram feedback loop. "Just take the photos". I'm sooooo glad I took their advice. It's just me and the camera creating images without a million other voices making me second guess everything I do.

[@nagorb666]

DAMN YOU PETER!! That's two quotes that I've taken on in the last couple of weeks: "Land some planes" and "The hungry wolf..."

[@kylehuntxr]

Always love this insightful introspective type videos. I say send the blog and bring back photo stories 🙏🏾

[@TheNetflixNook]

Pete just knows how to push those inspirational buttons and just lift you up. Love your channel / content ❤

[@messengerimagery52]

Love what you do!! staying true to yourself can be a challenge with how the world pushes us. You and I have different styles but I love that! I think the most 'Likes" I ever got is like 32 on IG haha! but I love what I do and I'll keep doing my thing! you and a handful of other photographers really hit home about staying true to yourself and style. Thanks for being True!!!

[@robertjureit2574]

Retired photographer,of 50+ years. Similar story,a friend of mine.saw my life as a shooter,with not a great income. SO, i also started bying and selling Land,and trading the stock market. HE,said no way you will be good,doing several things. His limited mind,could only handle, one job. Years later, he’s stocking shelves at a resale store. I retired, at 50,with a BIG six figure income. To ALL, don’t let others try to Run YOUR life. And today,at 69 years old,still shooting with a Leica M10M, with the 90mm,f2.2 Thambar.

[@ZoeRikardo]

I agree with both you guys. I get really stoke when one of my youtube videos gets 100 + views. For me it's the process of making art, videos , pictures, and not the numbers. Making vids, trying out different film stocks that what makes me happy. Great Video Guys!

[@shareefgondal]

I was thinking of you like 30 minutes ago, I wanted to listen to you. Thanks for sharing a new one.

[@melissawilliams2969]

Yes bring back the Blog Pete! I love them 👏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

"I've never been lighter" . . . DAMN! I love that Peter. Thank you!

[@kaduppg1]

Man... watching this amazing video with these two legends while having my cup of coffee... what a great way to start the day... Thanks for the video Peter \o/

[@twopencemoto4759]

Amazing content and conversation as always. Thanks Pete

[@bryanjeddy]

Art is for me and only me, that’s why I shoot, paint and drawer. Others seeing it is a bonus to me, I don’t share a lot of what I create because it’s for me.

[@nitezpeed]

When I started my Astrophotography Channel and all the Social Media that goes into it, I made a commitment to not care about Subs and Likes....I do it to Document my skills and craft, but most of all I do it for fun....Like or Dislike, Sub or not Sub....I work a full time job that pays the bills and take care of my Family. You can take risks, you can take chances, thats ok when your on your own with nothing to lose....But, Your Family is everything..and they are first in my life..... I found my Balance and Peace....and that is what matters. For everyone else that Balance and Peace is different... Art is Not Useless until someone sees it.... Art is Self....Our Expression, our Creativity, our Manifestation.... If it gives Sparks or Ignites feelings in others, all the better.

[@Venividiveloce]

We need the PM Photography pod would listen for hours love these videos🤘🏼

[@madushankadissanayake7469]

That conversation inspires me.. Thanks pete🥰❤ really really good one❤

[@aricaiwdjts]

“Art is choosing to do something skilfully, caring about the details, bringing all of yourself to make the finest work you can. It is beyond ego, vanity, self-glorfification, and need for approval.”Rick Rubin.

[@mattorrz759]

❤️❤️❤️ Fantastic words of advice and a couple of ripper quotes ❤️❤️❤️

[@eusuf_hasnat]

Wanna see more depth conversation like this❤ its very inspiring sir💙

[@wesleystreetshots]

Dude I like your work more now that you're being true to you! But love the honesty there. As someone who just started a KZbin, I have chased views with review videos and instantly didn't love the process. And in my last camera comparison had a light bulb moment how gear just doesn't matter as much as the person behind it. It's a freeing moment.

[@stanliniarski885]

12:11 I needed this today been struggling with the affect of social media

[@rgarrettphoto]

Recently just picked up an Olympus Pen EE2, made 10 years before I was born. Yes, going back to film makes me want to make art and reenergized my passion.

[@vlottje]

I would love to have these conversations as a full uncut podcast. Really missing the Matti and Pete show! Matti's podcast was also great. I think these conversations have great potential.

[@Screeny42]

I love that conversation. Thank you, guys. Sergei from Siberia

[@Just_Samson]

This was a great piece PM. Appreciate you bro

[@joshuakersman637]

and once again through everything happening in my life rn. Peter Mckinnon has made me realize it's ok. that I'll find my way through it. that it is all worth fighting for. When I make it as a professional photographer. I'll have owed him for his inspiration.

[@davidstone408]

Very enjoyable to watch, two people enjoying their progression

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

That All depends on who the art is intended for. Art can be useful and therapeutic for the creator, a great escape. Music is art. One can create music and art for themselves and get just as much satisfaction without sharing it. That’s when the ego comes into play and the pure essence of the art is sometimes lost, it’s no longer your art and it’s now open for interpretation.

[@showbizzman]

Even if your art style is constanly evolving you will always remain the same genuine guy Pete. Im pretty sure thats why most people follow you. Because its feels like you stay true to yourself.

[@DeathGripWax]

Really enjoyed this conversation and love the part of forgetting the numbers and being light and happy. Y'all hooked up with Colter Wall yet? A fellow Canadian, insanely talented songwriter. :)

[@falguniandmanish_]

I've stopped posting photos on instagram due to the numbers. I am also afraid of posting reels. I travel a lot and love doing it, but somehow the numbers got to me. It's like I am constantly being judged and looking for validation from others. Which is wild.

[@everausten]

This was such an engaging conversation between two artists ✨

[@bennychristiansen78]

Love it. Specially the part, where is your art good if nobody see it. I struggle with that part with my Art. You are one of the artist who inspired me to start my photography craft and Ignited my fire for photography art and a way out of the military. I LOVE YOUR NEW STYLE, HOLD ON TO THAT. 🤩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@NewBootMedia]

I always love watching your videos :) the personable ness makes me happy!

[@THSimagery]

Those jackets go crazy!!! Great video! Really cool!

[@GaretOMusic]

Peter, you make my day every time you put a video! Every time! Thank you!