days in the life of a disillusioned [but hopeful] artist

[@aohamer]

"Grief" does feel like a strong word but it's the best one to describe the feeling. Time to plant my own roses 🌹 Check out more in the description

[@mizcreativelyme]

✨I was put on this planet to be an A R T I S T… what a beautiful, powerful declaration and confirmation ✨

[@aohamer]

Thank you 🙏🏾🌹🎨🖌️

[@charliefoy3260]

Man.... when you said "your life is the art" I mean shit! That hit me! I'm a young artist who has always wanted to live off of my work. It can be so hard to feel as though I'm ready to 'start'. I need to learn more, I need to feel better, I need to find something worthy of creating, etc. Your words helped remind me that there really is no start (or finish) creation is just... well a part of me. A part that has always been there, but sometimes hard to see and sometimes even harder to nurture. Thank you.

[@JudesUnlimited]

It's funny because grief has come up a lot for me over the past few years too...mostly grieving those past versions of myself that did not yet know all the things that I know now. But the most important for me in that grief has been to also celebrate. Celebrate that past version of me, celebrate those ugly things that you were referring to that I was blind to because at the end of the day it helped me to move forward. Trying to celebrate me every step of the way! Much love to you always!!!

[@aohamer]

Oh I can sooo relate to that one. I'm doing the same reframe: "lessons, not mistakes" & the building blocks to my present day self. Yaass, let's keep celebrating! Thanks for listening 💕

[@MJthebookworm]

You can always count on AO to drop the motivational gems!!! "Get in alignment with what you want and stop wasting time!" GIRL i really needed to hear that! Cause even though I'm slowly taking steps towards being more alignment with my goals, I'm definitely not as focused as I could be cause my ass definitely put off something till tomorrow 🤦🏾‍♀️ which is why I need your videos to give me that push i need to start my day ❤️

[@skyrisjorgensen7337]

Thanks for always being so transparent about your side of things. The artist give the artwork a soul and IA can never do that. Life produces life.

[@aohamer]

Agreed 🙏🏾 Thanks so much for listening

[@VeeArtise]

Friend… this video spoke the words I’ve been feeling. I truly believe there’s something beautiful about this era because not only is it a good time to be “black” it’s a phenomenal time to be a “black artist”. I’m learning how to fall in love with the process and the journey instead of searching for those ultimate breakthroughs that doesn’t technically exist. There’s beauty in the struggle and through that we shall prosper to achieve the desires of our heart. I’m really excited to see it through to the end, we are born to be an artist, becoming a professional in the field is our birthright… so we ain’t got nooo choice BUT to make it work😤. Great video✨

[@Captain_Jes]

Yesss to literally everything you said in this vid. It all resonated. All of it. Lol. It really IS a grieving process. But after the grief, for me, it’s very empowering. I can be my own Santa clause. Ya know?

[@aohamer]

sAbsolutely! Our own Santa Claus & planting our own roses 100% 🤗 So glad it resonated 💕

[@ipsilonia]

girl you covered pretty much every topic that’s been swirling around in my mind. and i love that y’all explored art by black people who lived in nordic countries! what a concept. AND WE CAN STILL PLANT ROSES 🌹

[@ChildishCommet]

The heaviness of art is beauty is in the eye of the actions. You’ve such a bright spirit and you and your s/o are so cute together. Lots of inspiration all around.

[@aohamer]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@PatriciaPatricia_]

Not gone hold juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... I got a little teary eyed watching this. Having the challenges of birthing art articulated so purely by another artist feels mirror-like. I thank anyone and everyone who has mothered themselves through the labor of creative delivery and chosen to share it. I thank anyone and everyone who hasn't. To create, in any capacity, both publicly and privately is an act of God. Is a gift. This life is INSANE and being given the hands or words or body to bring life in spite of it is..........humbling in the ways that ground. All these words and all I really wanted to say was just, THANK YOU!!!

[@Tyeink]

This video found me in divine timing keep going your helping others get their work out!

[@malgozata1875]

We are in a constant state of creating not just in a physical way, but more powerfully through our thoughts . If you want painting to be your livelihood, you need to have a MINDSET that you are a financially successful artist now. You need to know and believe this now and always, without wavering, doubting, or questioning. What you believe in your mind becomes a physical reality in your life. You are already using this skill when painting. You do this physically now. Just move up to the next level. Be aware that you create with your thoughts, without any conscious physical action. Think of yourself as a successful career artist now. And it will start to happen in this physical realm.

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, thank you for sharing your experiences with us ☺☺

[@Inunity2020]

“Get stronger”… yeesssss.

[@quailroostroad]

Love❤

[@tamcole276]

It may feel dramatic but grieving a disappointment is real. There will always be room for art made by people. Idk if you have heard of this but you should look up fiscal sponsorship especially in the area you live. I feel you on the avoidant bit and non stressful. I feel like that was the idea we were should on adulthood. If you do things right it shouldn't feel hard. That's a grieving process too 😂😂😂

[@TheLovelyOne1111]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Inunity2020]

🫰🏾 🫰🏾 🫰🏾 In this world of duality, there are pros and cons to every level, every reality we wish to venture into. Oftentimes, when it comes to manifesting our lives, stepping into realities…we are sold on the pure magic of the process- unicorns and rainbows, but never grounding it with the fact that we still live on this earthly realm. And there will be somethings we may not like even in the reality we choose to step into. Now does it make, stepping into the new reality, not worth it?..I agree with you. It’s a matter of perspective (very much like “the beginner’s mindset”). And there can be some grieving felt due to the loss of expectations, (I think that might be the right sentiment). There is still beauty and magic in what we can create for ourselves within those limits, which still amounts to a level freedom, happiness-all of the good things, that makes life worth living. I’ll tell you what, the reality we are stepping into beats the one we are stepping out of, probably by 1000%, even with its cons…Love your epiphanies, your art, your perspective and your heart ❤. Keep going, you’ve got this.

[@aohamer]

That's a great take: grieving due to the loss of expectations. Absolutely, creating our own beauty & magic like planting our own roses once the rose-colored glasses came off. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful insight with me 🌸I really appreciate the encouragement 💕