Being Real Is Hard

In this video, I discuss putting yourself out there in a vulnerable way and the steps of shame that try to keep you small.
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[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello R&K! You’re not asking for a handout, you’re asking for a hand up. Nothing wrong with that because 99% of us have been, or will be, there! You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Gotta go because I’m headed to your website…😃

[@NickLMears]

I rarely know how to feel about anything. Asking for help is ok if needed, but yeah it can feel weird.

[@Rafiwashere]

That is so true!

[@brandydouble338]

You haven't been trying. You have been doing, but things still happen.

[@Rafiwashere]

@brandydouble338 YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@brandydouble338]

@@Rafiwashere thank you. I'm not. I'm just someone who cares. It should be normal.

[@MelMcElroy]

Shout out to Rafi & Klee. I commissioned a couple of paintings from him awhile back and I ordered a crescent moon necklace from Klee. Really incredible artistry from these two and reasonable prices. Consider ordering from them. They are rock stars!

[@lucycannon6732]

Back in the day when I was a young mama, we used to have dinner with my Grandma on Sundays. Those evenings, Mimi would pack up a 'care package' to send home with us to help out for the next few days. I usually cried. She always hugged me and said, "Everyone needs help sometimes." I cried at your sale because I'm so broke at the moment, I'm rolling change to cover purchases, and all I could think of was my Mimi, and how much I want to help you two wonderful people. That said, May the Best Blessings find their way to your door! I'm sending you all the Loves and Happy Vibes I've got to spare!!

[@leslielaurenceart]

It’s okay to ask for help when you need it. 💙

[@Rafiwashere]

Thank you so much!

[@paintressgenia42]

Well put, from a REAL person.

[@devandestudios128]

Dude, you's two ROCK.

[@Rafiwashere]

You Rock @devandestudios128!

[@kevinknight287]

It's not a hand out, it's a hand up. Thank you for having our backs as fellow artists.

[@karenkanwhen6351]

The reason I follow you is because you are REAL. It's what I love most and relate to. Your artwork is beautiful and I'm proud to own pieces from both you and Klee! Thank you for being you - don't ever change!😉😊

[@suitNtie22]

Thank you for your vunerabilty. Your journey is incredible

[@Rafiwashere]

Thank you so much!

[@LeobenWolf]

I bought some of your art. Your ask didn't make me think any differently of you. Actually, it made me think more highly of you. I'm stuck in a place of worrying what people think about me right now (specifically, some social anxiety with my neighbors). But it really doesn't matter what they think. It's not important. In fact, they probably think positively of me and it's just my brain weasels making me feel bad. I'm glad you guys asked for support. Now I'm going to have an awesome Rafi piece in my house. We love you guys. We love your authenticity. You are INSPIRING

[@Rafiwashere]

Thank you! Yes it is the brain weasels!

[@barbarazuazua3927]

well... shit.... yeah. I spent the last almost 2 years quit. Broken. Clinically depressed. I still have stock- blood, sweat and tears good stuff that I feel like I have no other option than to just store it in nice plastic totes until I die. My husband died, I moved 2 hours away to a new community just as Covid struck. I just broke. You know? In that covid time I sewed masks and started making wedding dresses for the weirdos. That's when I lost it. But, so far, you're giving me hope 3 minutes in.... Yeah! I've been stuck in the perfectionism too. Protecting our comrades in arts by trying to charge the correct price for fear of cheapening our craft even further. I still undercharged anyway. Gah!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate what you say about vulnerability hangover. That's the thing that really did me in. I was doing good work but I had no good boundaries for what I was giving. I burned out so bad. I feel so unauthentic to who I am. I stopped believing in my ability , even though i was validated by *everyone* and I knew I did good work. But I still felt shame and disbelief in my skills. I just quit! I'm ashamed of that. Everything you say here is so on point for me. I need to listen to this several times as an aid to process what I've been going through. Thanks so much for this. Barbara

[@barbarazuazua3927]

Aw, maaannn... I forgot to say Rock It!!! I've seen only a handful of your videos with your partner and I want to wish you both enormous success in following your dreams! The RV life is something that might just make you expand your horizons. Give it a shot if that's what you wish to try out. Life is short so live it up! Again, thanks to both of you for the inspiration to keep on.

[@saintjamesmodernart]

👍👍 James 😁

[@fineartforsmallspaces4007]

So feel this pain. Going through this too.... Lost the priviledge of leasing a car to the cost of replacing a broken sewer main. It hasnt stopped there, and the snowball will become an avalanche of really bad in a few months.

[@vanblairs4322]

The first thought that came up for me was agreeing with the comment, " Well, you guys help us all of the time". Which is absolutely true. That's why this darned KZbin channel exists, right? You literally go out of your way to help complete strangers ALL OF THE TIME. Which is so tremendously generous, you guys. So big. About asking for help: what that does is #1) affirm that it is normal and healthy to ask for help, kind of giving others permission to do the same by example, and #2) It gives other people the opportunity to GIVE BACK to you. It feels good to give, does it not? So, you are actually creating opportunities for others to participate in generosity, thus improving civilization as a whole. You're doing your part, and you didn't even know it! Anyway... I hope that things improve for you guys quickly. You deserve all good things. 💓💓💓

[@jackiesodyssey]

You and Klee are two of the most awesome, real people I've been blessed to bump into in the online world. I've been following you both since you lived in Florida. I get issues coming up in life, and with houses. I love your Sunflower house and was happy for you both when you got approved for it. And I've watched the struggles with it since you moved in. I know the stress is hard, and going against all you've been taught to ask for help is even harder. I applaud you for showing your followers it's okay to be real. It's okay to be stressed. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. It's okay to be human. And it's okay to ask for help when help is needed. Love you both!

[@blazewarriorwolf]

So true! Being real is incredibly hard. Heck, sometimes you struggle to be real because you're afraid to truly express yourself or to say what you want or need to say. I know from experience.

[@ericathibeault1438]

I ❤️U Rafi and Klee keep being awesome

[@melissabrauenart]

We've got you Rafi n Klee. Rock on with your awesomeness. We are grateful for you. Love you both 🫶

[@armandosanchez3885]

Your an amazing person. Please don't ever stop. There's always hiccups and bumps in the road of life.

[@kcstewart2432]

I'm so grateful for your openness. I'm at a financial low point myself, and toxic pride/shame is definitely ME holding ME back. Also, never knew what to call the feeling after showing my work, but yeah....vulnerability hangover...it's a thing. Love you guys, keep on keepin' on ❤

[@FreedomsRealm]

So cool. I have been following a channel for years, and like you folks he is very real and he got this opportunity to buy a home for his family, but the bank required a certain huge amount to agree to the mortgage (this is in Australia). Anyway, he did the same thing and put his classes and appointments on a really reduced sale and told his subscribers exactly what was happening and what was needed. Photos of the home and property and talked about his dream of having retreats there and so on. The subscribers got an excellent deal on classes and he quickly got booked up in appointments and the story had a happy ending/beginning. The subscribers were stoked at being a part of making someone's dream come true. It was really heart warming and helped me remember that there are such things as win wins for everyone. May this be the case for you folks as well

[@Rafiwashere]

Thank you so much for sharing this and warming our hearts!

[@ltwig476]

Rafi having a melt down. I had a melt down all last week and came back stronger than ever. If the art world isn't win some loose some, I don't know what is! I was getting ready to shit can a 48" X 26 landscape I have been working on for 6 weeks. Now I got a $4,000 painting sitting here. Being a kind warrior is not the easiest way of life but it is well worth it!

[@cruzkai4621]

Sending much love and aloha to you both! 🌺

[@cherylannhillsartist]

I love this so much Rafi. Again so timely for me to hear. I see my own "oh crap sale" needed in the near future. Yet I've been afraid to show that weakness.

[@GingahSnapsArt]

Lies! It's not weakness to ask for help!!

[@jamiebastello8989]

Thank you guys so much! I love you both so much. You are such an inspiration to me and every time someone walks in my house and sees your painting, they always comment and I tell them about you. The next opportunity I have, I wish to expand my collection! Stay tuned! Miracles of grace are everywhere!

[@Rafiwashere]

We adore you @jamiebastello8989!

[@lindacarey6703]

Humans are strange creatures! we were so poor one time the furnace broke the hot water tank broke the stove broke and my husband was laid off. we were able to get food stamps. no unemployment. it was so frightening. but it turned out too be one of the best times in our lives in terms of personal growth. hang in there. you are resourceful you have your health and an abundance of talent! I have learned a lot from you two.

[@rikadehombreux4573]

Thank you so much for sharing Rafi 💖🙏💖😊

[@drawrobot]

We love you guys.

[@DalekWidow]

My framed print arrived safely the other day. 😀 "Total awesomeness!!"

[@Rafiwashere]

Yay!!!

[@palletcolorato]

I know what that is like, you're not alone. All the best!

[@AndreaDingbatt]

AWW I Totally Appreciate your being Vunerable and Honest!! Please excuse my being AWOL,,,Ive just moved house myself, and even though its not what Id been saving up for,,,it Is Amazing,~ I listen to the Owls at night now!! And ive got a front and back garden, WooHooo!! You and Klee kept me moving Forwards,,,, (after I found out my hubby had spent my life savings, during the Chemo,) ~bounderies have been put in place and if crossed, there are, going to be real repercussions, your advice saved our marraige and my sanity, I owe you and Klee so much!! So, when I get paid at the end of this month, Im going to buy something from your site, at full price, because you guys are absolutely worth it!! Namaste, Andrea and Critters. ...XxX...

[@nomadartlife]

I have enjoyed watching so many of your videos over the years - and have been inspired. The least I can do is buy some beautiful stuff from you and Klee. Hope you get what you need.

[@detroitlakesfloral9391]

Keep on being yourselves! Thank you for your encouragement. Most of us have been in some bad times in our lives and can totally relate! I love your idea of the Oh Crap sale! Keep up your awesomeness!

[@cameronoday5424]

It can be tough to be vulnerable about these things, especially when you were taught not to be. No shame need be felt. It's called being human.

[@sallysims5090]

Good self-understanding, Rafi. Thanks for putting yourself out there and sharing. Take care, everyone.

[@nightmaresandrainbows6303]

I love you guys ❤

[@Rafiwashere]

We adore you @nightmaresandrainbows6303!

[@r.bee8733]

Long time follower /long road artist. Appreciate this very much. Inspiring ✌🏽

[@blackwolfe638]

I hope the problems get solved and you stay afloat! Stay Real, stay strong My soul brother. BTW, living in a traveling art RV sounds like a dream come true.

[@Karlena_Lewin_Studio]

Absolutely being an artist is very fickle sometimes and we all go through this much Iove from Nz xx

[@Rafiwashere]

You Rock @3karlena!

[@GingahSnapsArt]

Asking for help is not like asking for a "handout" and the people who taught us that should be ashamed of themselves. As a community - we help each other. Phrases like "it takes a village" exist because COMMUNITIES, and helping each other in general, is so important. This only proves that you've made an amazing community of people who are thrilled at the chance of owning original artwork of yours. There was no "handout" here. Just a community. Doing community stuff.

[@stevemeloche944]

Hey Rafi, just want to say thanks. Thanks for being you and staying true, you are greatly appreciated.

[@babyblue61549]

Thank u for your vulnerability and honesty 🩷👍🏻

[@jdweberartstudio]

Rafi, you and Klee really delivery Authenticity. I follow only a few content creators, and you both are at the top of my list. As an artist who drowns in imposter syndrome, you have helped me beyond gratitude. I wear emotion on my sleeve, and it is hard in society these days. And you mentioned tough upbringing...I can relate. Being introspective is huge, and I love your insight to your thought processes and how you process your emotions. Hang in there, it will get better! We love you!

[@LillenArt2]

Considering how rough things have been globally, being wealthy seems to be the rarity.

[@kreepfaktory1133]

Holy crap., finally someone who overthinks in exactly the same way I do. I wanna say something right out of the catalogue of toxic positivity that we need to say to quiet people who are freaking the eff out, but I dare not silence the signal that is in the language I understand. Thank you for daring to be a mere mortal and sharing what that's like. I'm usually pretty sure I'm the only one freaking the eff out and everyone else so casually has their shit together.

[@PetervanderPalm]

Bedankt

[@JudithvandeVijver]

I learned the hard way; fighting great adversary led to a bad and dark depression that lasted a year. Being authentic led to support, blessings and an endurance that completely amazes me. You are so right. What if we all understood this years ago, right? The connection that you experience is amazing and so well deserved. ❤

[@candyheartsart]

I love your gold fish ❤ its ok to have hard things happen and thats not in your control always either

[@katiecastellanos1484]

I really wish more artists were as transparent as you guys. Thank you for sharing real life Rafi and Klee!! I find you guys the most inspirational artists I watch❤

[@4wildart]

Your studio is badass! I want a street sign. Understanding that reaching out will honestly boost you higher is a gift. We give energy in a form of art to express ourselves and the value of that is so gratifying your aura brightens. Your mind resonates with mine.

[@CondredgeDole]

Oh man, I’ve felt all these things too, really helpful to hear how you verbalized it - and also incredibly vulnerable and authentic, but I feel a lot less alone in my own feelings of toxic pride and shame and vulnerability hangovers and not being able to ask for help, etc. Thanks for this video. Hoping things improve for you guys soon too!

[@natalykenny2069]

I love you, guys! You give, give and give! Maybe, it's time to take! I hope you sort your problems soon. You are too good not to❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marti_Lay]

In the age of technology AI we will need (and seek) friends, colleagues, and mentors that are real. Thanks for sharing your monkey mind/stick man thoughts and emotions in the day to day life of an artist. It helps us know we are not alone and we,too, can persevere through the challenges and limiting thoughts and fears. Being vulnerable is fricken vulnerable.

[@dariusz_works]

I love what you have been doing! Thank you for sharing all this - going through life - vulnerability, pain, difficulties, joy, great stuff - all that resonates with me big time, especially recently. Thank you both for your voices and for being yourselves! Best wishes, Dariusz

[@stacycreates24]

Thanks!

[@sunla]

I resonate with this so much. It's crazy. I go dark when I'm having a hard time. As in, I just disappear from peoples' view until I recover from that thing. I struggle to articulate what I'm going through. All I can think about is someone spinning up a relative privation fallacy argument. Basically, people invalidating any struggles someone has using the "other people have it worse right now" or "bigger problems exist" It's fallacious because no matter what, there are bigger problems that exist. I could be on my death bed, and it still won't matter in the face of the heinous things going on in the world. So no matter how dire, in the back of my mind, I feel like somebody is going to minimize the thing to make me feel like I shouldn't be allowed to struggle or feel bad. But this is no way to live... Don't (feel bad if you) sweat the small stuff. The importance or weight something has is a combination of subjective and relative. We create our own meaning, and it's our responsibility to give meaning, purpose, and weight to all things that matter... to US.

[@Morale_Booster]

I love your honesty. Real artists are honest 💗

[@simonebaileycampbell2013]

Hi guys, you have a home, your independent artist, and you're still going. I see winners. 👀

[@Eiri.Willow]

I can relate to many topics discussed here. Keep strong, and thank you again for sharing these experiences of yours!!!! ❤

[@delmarrosa8596]

Great video! Being who you are with honesty and sincerity is what people crave!

[@paula.nasmith]

So much good wisdom in this video! I never thought to allow myself time for a vulnerability hang over! Such a great idea I'd never thought about, but I definitely find myself in a low after putting myself out there, even if it's gone well

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

you guys have always been great role models and I don't know many who don't strugggle with something sometime. I wish I could help more tangibly but I am sending you lots of love. I hope to get to a point where I can be a role model myself, in this field.

[@KateColors]

Seeing the title of this, Being Real Is Hard, I immediately thought, "Oh no! What's going on?" So, I'm glad you're sharing how you processed through it all. Yikes! Wrestling with your mind is inevitable but that little nugget of hope voice came through and you heard it. You weren't jumbled at all. ❤ You and Klee have a great weekend and take some time to enjoy it. We love you. ❤❤❤

[@J3nnycat]

Hey Rafi, is your journal book on Amazon? I can’t find it, but I’ll go ahead with the 3 that are there! ❤ sending you both so much love from Canada 🇨🇦 😊 Thank you for always being straight up and honest and REAL with us. We’ve all been there or are there. Life’s all peaks and valleys. ❤

[@NoVIcE_Source]

❤❤❤

[@user-yg3yy5tz1g]

I think its very professional to have a sale once in a while for financial needs. Im on the email lists for many successful artists and as the economy has taken a dip lately Ive noticed a sharp rise in large discounts on workshops, instruction videos and even artwork. Its a boss move to offer discounts when life changes.

[@ArtfulLivingNHVT]

As always, you’re sharing my exact experience too. Love you guys.

[@PetervanderPalm]

If we all press the thank you button at the bottom of the video and donate an amount, everything will be fine. I just set a good example. For me it's nothing, but many little ones make a big one. DOING!

[@stampinturtles]

What I love about you guys is your real authentic advice. If anyone wants to see what it’s like to be an artist they just need to watch your channel. I think a lot of artists show the glamorous side and want their image to be fabulous and rich and out of reach for regular folks. I love you guys and your vulnerable vlogs. I’m praying for y’all and for God to bless you beyond your wildest dreams!

[@contentviewer815]

I feel your pain about putting yourself out there and getting rejected. I recently posted my drawing on IG and got rejected. Oh well. Good luck with the sales and hope you sell a lot of paintings and jewelry.

[@rhondacraneart]

Happy to help! ❤

[@JoanneWhitlock]

Talking about all of this stuff is exactly why I follow you both. I was put off networking events years ago because all everyone did was say how wonderful their business was. Nothing real. Even suggesting colabs one on one with people and trying to build relationships can be hard to get them to open up.

[@lunazamoraart]

Totally grew up the same way

[@ThePencilist0101]

Would it be OK if I told you I want to buy an RV?

[@Rafiwashere]

RIGHT!?!

[@StephiesBeadsandBaubles]

Was thrilled to go find a treasure and really appreciate the sale price as my husband is retiring next week and every little bit does help. I hope you do well on your sale, and I am happy you let us know so we could help you out while getting a wonderful treasure for ourselves !! Thank you !!

[@lesleywolf2497]

Hey Rafi. Thank you for being so Authentic and Candid. This is why I have followed you guys for years. Have been mia with my own 'stuff' for a few months so was shocked at your post on ig before your sale and wondered what was going on in your life. As an Artist ...and fellow Human myself I can totally relate to everything you shared here. As with many I'm sure....the past 3 years have been the roughest years ever.. THrough some of the darkest days I found hope and healing through watching your podcasts , and knew I'd find a smile or laugh when I needed it most. This helped me push through and continue creating Art, and more.... Thank you Rafi Klee for inspiring so many and helping us smile through it 'all. I Love you guys and am so Grateful to have found you. Rock on Rafi! ( there's a t-shirt! 😄) ❤ 🙏🎨

[@kieronseamons3466]

this is such a great video, and BRAVE........ very much appreciated...... going through a lot of the same things and it is so fabulous to see the feelings are shared.......... my channel has been such a LABOUR OF LOVE and its tough........ all the very best of luck to you and Klee.

[@AnvilandScribe]

You’re a good dude Rafi. It’s always hard to ask for help.

[@SquirrelSprout]

I love your transparency. I feel like you being transparent and authentic will bring like-minded people toward you and the work you do. Also, an RV? Maaann, I WISH I could get a nice RV! Hahaha Love your content, so glad you were on my recommended today! * Subbed for LIFE *

[@BlackCat_2]

Sorry to hear that. I understand being real and raw is hard. I had a heart attack a couple of months ago and making a video about that was hard. I'm in debt now and don't know what to do about it. Not going to ask for help though but you gave me a great idea. I can still create art after my heart attack. I moved beyond being told not to lift anything over 7 pounds and not to drive. I should create some new sculptures or mixed media art then have a heart attack sale lol. Heidi

[@lisaowen6103]

Having a sale isn't being a sell out. Prolific liquidation sale you can call it ... You are still your own boss. I've been layed of for 1.5 yrs . Zero income coming in. My family is keeping me afloat & I do chores around the household . It's hard not to have the blues 💙😿. Sometimes I feel like Vincent Van Gogh👂but not to his extreme. I think there are a lot of people feeling the same ways these days. Maybe I'm making good or bad art. I just keep on making.

[@Susanna79.]

wow great video for general life everyone should watch it- hope you guys are ok im in a hard place myself or i would try and support financially but im hoping you will be good and im sure you will because you're both awesome!! also thanks i needed to hear this 💜

[@scenepunk09]

Wish I could help. Id love to buy a painting and piece of jewelry from the both of u one day but right now my finances are in their oh crap era too. I hope watching your videos helps.

[@williamroberts1819]

Dude im like super real over here bro.

[@lindaraereneau484]

It's not as hard as trying to be unreal, what you are not.

[@debralee8439]

Money isn't important until it is. If I actually ever had no money issues, I would think it was the end of the world. I am about to set up a go fund me so I may ask for donations for a new refrigerator. For me, success is the fact I am still not living on the street.

[@MorningHawkCreations]

I've been watching your channel for years but for financial reasons have not joined the Patreon group. When I saw the video I went out to your website without hesitation. It was part of my savings for my birthday, but I would have rather given it to you guys who have helped me so often when I've wanted to give up. Like Rafi my father didn't like the Idea of me being an artist and was wholly against it. And I've been so broke that I was only able to afford giving them paintings of their dogs for Christmas (which he kept up on display until he died). And when I lost my Corporate side hustle due to politics at work, I really freaked out. I bet on doing a "cat show" (I do pet portraits and photography) and when I suddenly showed up without having done a show in a few years through that club the regulars all had questions and Hey I was there and just said I lost my job and I have rent to pay so I'm just hoping I can make my rent until I can get another job. I'm not sure if it was the hard luck story or what because I've always been fairly profitable at those shows, but this weekend I just broke down crying because I made 2 months rent and bills in one weekend, and was set up with 3 commissions that would carry me through a 3rd. I felt a bit ashamed and felt like I played on ppls emotions but I really did need it, and did my best to give them what they were paying for. For the remainder of the drive home I was beaming with pride, actually thinking I could do it. Yes, I had applications in to other jobs, but there wasn't a rush. I had succeeded where my Dad thought I would fail. But when I walked into the dining room Sunday evening to show him I did he said "it was just dumb luck and people having pity" and walked away. I was so devastated not only did I go back to my 50hr a week job, I never talked about my art with my father again. It was bad enough that when he died in 2020 and my sisters gave me those paintings I donated them to Goodwill because I didn't want to look at them at all. It's 2024 and I have only gotten back into taking commissions this year, and I am still haunted by those toxic words that he spoke. So I happily bought a piece, and tell you with all my heart please don't go there. It hasn't gotten here yet but I already have a place on my wall picked out for it and it for me represents not only the support I got on that one day but trying to overcome those toxic things that are part of my past. It's a reminder to be gentle with myself and move forward, and I am sorry I haven't done this sooner but I will also say while I can't afford much, I happily paid the full amount because I have had friends who asked for pieces on "discount" and I know how much every little cent counts when you need it. And Rafi you are definitely worth it. Thank you

[@ellenm7806]

I'm so sorry for what you've endured & identify with the toxic words/emotions w your Dad. It IS very hurtful when ppl u love can't be supportive & why R&K are wonderful! Hope you're doing OK & being creative regardless thru the muck, take care 🎈

[@MorningHawkCreations]

@@ellenm7806 I have good days and bad days, but I really just wanted to say that they're not alone in this. When I went through that I had a very dear friend who drove up and commissioned a memorial for his dogs, but insisted I not give him any discounts. That it wasn't charity, he really wanted a portrait. Because that show happened at the end of the year, when January rolled around I reevaluated my prices and had to change some. That same friend had checked out the new price list and got upset that I gave him a discount. I didn't understand why he was so upset, or why so many ppl flocked that weekend to support me. And much like what R&K are going through with receiving such support it really takes you off guard. But it was in dealing with all of those confusing thoughts and emotions that my Dad made the statement that was really like a sucker punch. It really took the wind out of my victory and destroyed my confidence. And Rafi hit it on the head with how your supposed to be and how everything needs to appear to be perfect. To this day I will no longer talk to my sisters because of this toxic need to appear perfect. I was so happy to see that Rafi was redoing the Monster and Me series and thought how great the concept behind it was. And this was just the best reason to get one. Because sometimes our not so little mental monsters can come at us seemingly of the best intentions (to protect us from being stupid, or getting hurt, or making financial mistakes, or looking weak) but unchecked they can raise such havoc with in ourselves that can lead to chronic self doubt, overthinking, and quitting. It's like relighting the fires of younger, more rebellious, and less jaded me watching Rafi work through these challenges helps me to break down where things went wrong and not let the mental Orcs get back in. So thank you Rafi and Klee. I'm really glad you never gave up on yourselves or on your KZbin channel. If it weren't for you I probably would have given up my art, who I really am, and let the Uruk-hai eat my happiness in their nasty ways. So thank you.

[@lesleywolf2497]

Just a thought....if your problem is still with your house....perhaps you could put out a similar 'sos' call in your community. Wether it's to sell art or ask for people to help with any kind of repairs....you know...like communities coming together for an old fashioned ''barn raising".... Just a thunk....😉💖

[@yoshigirl5760]

the most judgemental people can be parents yr afraid 2 be y'rself because thay expect y 2 be who thay want y 2 be

[@babyblue61549]

Remind us where to go to buy some of your art?

[@taniasue]

Always ask. ♥️ we love you. A GREAT book I read from one of my favorite artist, @amandapalmer wrote a book called The Art of Asking. I highly recommend it to any artist or musician. Thank you both for all your wisdom over the years. We got you!! Love from a fellow artist me, Arbor Night. ♥️🩵

[@bafelix89]

Unrelated question, what happened to your other youtube channel?

[@nicolalaaland]

I think this is the best video you’ve ever done 🩷 I loved every shared truth, I see you and hear you and feel you, making me feel seen, heard and felt xx

[@victoriaculbertson8266]

❤❤❤