🪴 Feeding My Creative Soul To Get Out Of Art Block 🌻

[@MeganWangart]

my fav vids of yours are these kinds of like at home doing 'nothing' slice of life stuff!!!!

[@apple.cheeks]

:')

[@jagoodkova]

I was just watching your first vlogs. I remember them. I got teary eyed. You worked so hard and took us on this amazing journey with you. You are my inspiration, Tiffany. I also want to make my dreams come true as an artist :) Hugs!

[@apple.cheeks]

:,) thank you

[@jagoodkova]

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[@christyalexia]

Thank you for putting this in words. I've been in a depression hole and my whole day is spent thinking about the possibilities of creating and then it's 9pm and I haven't lifted a finger. All of that pressure from myself, the social media "collective" artist doing it all, and self doubt really get to me. But taking it slowly and finding that time to create for myself is what matters and makes it fun again. Rooting for you and a healthy relationship with creating ❤

[@senseisam9485]

i feel like i get life block (overwhelmed by seeing ppl do so much in life) or lately more specifically-language block from looking at all the studyblrs and very helpful accounts showing you their methods + tips for language learning--but i get very overwhelmed similar to you tiffany and it makes me not want to learn the language anymore 😩. telling myself there’s no rush, gathering my resources + just generally doing what i can and just taking care of myself in general helps me the most (and cutting back on social media too…still in the process of that). THANK YOU FOR SHARING TIFFANY!! :) i love any and all ur content!!

[@madebymalin]

I really relate to what you said about all the social accounts merging into one ;;-;; social media has become so stressful these days and your vlog really inspired me to step away from it all for a while (and focus on doing whatever I want!)

[@beatricetrainini9330]

Thank you for sharing this, as an artist myself, I absolutely find "being motivated" a struggle in lots of ways. There are times where I really need to just seat down and accept that "doing nothing" is a form of healing as well. I sooo relate to the fact that there are lots of times where we have "Time" but that time is always so busy with thoughts that it ends up non being free time at all. I also really like these slow-pace kinda vlogs as well, everything is just so cute and inspiring!

[@fabi1144]

I love how you decided to step out of the art block and had the braveness 2 do something different! I really enjoyed this video and how it was different from the others. I really wonder how can you manage your time with so many things to do. I think what you are doing is very amazing !

[@minelittlemoster]

This video came at the right time! I am feeling down because my art is not reaching people, resulting in me not wanting to do anything creative. So you inspired me to take care of myself today - do my hair, do my nails, wear something that makes me very happy, etc. + do something creative just for me. Thank you for that!

[@arianaaltun8442]

Hey, what’s your name on instagram, im gonna follow u

[@Ladylavasha]

I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your work, and while most of your viewers and customers appreciate the style you've upkept in your shop as well as your overall cute aesthetic.. It is OKAY to change your style. You're an artist, evolving. Change is natural, and no matter what style you go for, you will do great

[@poyobunny8508]

I was feeling very lonely and unproductive these days and felt like the people around me just didn’t understand it, but I’m glad I watched this video. I now know that there are others who feel the same way as I do and are trying to get better too💙 Thank you for being real and talking openly about it. This video helped me a lot.

[@Lilisys]

I really related to what you said towards the end about seeing everyone else being productive and not feeling productive. It's reassuring to know that other artists struggle with it too, no matter how big or small of an online presence you have! I'm slowly trying to climb out of an art rut right now, so this vid was perfect for my current mindset. Thanks for sharing chill vids like this!

[@KatysStudio96]

Honesty going through creative burn out just now so this was so nice and inspiring to watch, and really bizarre I was already eating pizza so had a wee laugh at the end aha

[@assimilating_artist]

I never like KZbin videos. I liked just for the "ew" moment at the end 😂 For real tho, feel that artist block phase real hard since the Covid times began. There's so many artists that "popped off" with all the time at home we had. It's been feeding into my already existing burnout since finishing college; seeing all the "successful" "competition" out there. You become accepting of the fact that looking at art is enough rather than doing the art making. It's about how you reframe the mindset of looking at art into having it inspire you to get up and make your own. But it's all a personal journey navigating what that actually means to you in the moment because it'll happen multiple times throughout your life/career/hobby, and each instance will be different from the last. Good luck to all the artists out there! Whether currently blocked or soon to be! lol (including me)

[@palomathepeach]

watching this while recovering from covid!! this is my fav of ur vlogs thus far ~ (also i saw myself hehe)

[@apple.cheeks]

[@Survivor.sophia]

Thank you for sharing your good vibes through the video. My childhood dream is becoming an artist like you. You are inspiring me a lot. Thank you so much 😊

[@MsSleeplessFreak]

I hope you are feeling better now, Tiffany. :) I've been watching your vlogs recently and really enjoying it. I hope you won't feel pressured that you have to create packing order vlogs, drawing vlogs all the time, your followers are your followers because we enjoy seeing you as you and what you like to share to world. :) I can totally relate to how you feel. I'm transitioning to pattern design and discovering my art from fashion design and it is very hard. I feel like a total beginner and zero at drawing again. I do feel 50/50 sometimes when looking at other peoples' works. At some point, I feel happy looking at the wonderful creations and looking forward to creating my own art and designs. On the other hand, I feel overwhelmed and extremely slow with my progress shifting and transitioning to surface pattern design and making art seeing how good other peoples' works are. My inner thoughts and feelings are always battling that it makes me want to stay away from socmed or feel paralyzed for doing anything towards my creative dream. Most of the times what I will do is step away from socmed for a while, be aware of my feelings and write them down, and do something outside of what I'm supposed to be doing (practicing my watercolor, design classes) and just let myself breathe. I try not to force myself but I also set kind of deadline and try to picture my goals and where I want to be and make it bigger than my current negative feelings. Lol it does take some time, but it works for me. Anyways, looking forward to your vlog posts no matter what it is. Hugs!

[@elizahawk6605]

Liking, comenting, and already subscribed😊 I like how simple you are and all your little tasks, that you enjoy. I know that if I have a day off, I'm usually lazy all the time, as I work all week days, but it's so interesting how people go through their everyday life when they control they work. Thank you for the video!

[@rachelleandrichard]

I just found your channel. I loved this post and I know I'm going to love your content. I love authentic artists. The kind that are honest and don't do hype. I'm kinda awkward and enjoy seeing how other artists deal with every day life, you know. So I think that vlogs are a good way to show that. And it's ok to do ordinary and boring too because that's real life. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, I'm off to watch some more of your videos. I've just discovered illustration and using gouache, watercolour and working small. I put so much pressure on myself thinking I was going to eventually have these amazing large works but right now that's just not me. I've tapped into a more playful way of working and it's fun. The pressure is off and I can just explore. I think that freedom is what I've wanted for the longest time. Anyway, thanks for being you and sharing it with us. Warm regards from Australia 🦘. Rachelle

[@melissagreen714]

The way you speaking about me is scary. Lol 😂 happy to see I'm not the only one. Good luck on your future projects ❤️

[@lisamaxwell5876]

Don't worry about others as competition because they aren't you and don't have what you have....your designs are from your heart and that's what makes them unique and what people love. As you said, don't force yourself to draw etc. because it will just create more stress for you and it becomes a never-ending cycle. Your drawings are important for your business, but you will always have supporters, even if you take time in brining new designs. I am not an artist and never have been (artistic/creative skills of a small child...can't sing, dance, draw, write...etc etc) but I really admire and respect those that are good at it, so it makes me happy to see your videos and your work.....I originally subscribed from an organization/cleaning video I think (cause I also live vicariously through youtube for having a clean and organized house since the fam can't keep it that way! lol)

[@andiekohi]

fun fun times! i really love how your method / style of vlogging really takes us with you :-)

[@hannahmcbridesart]

You motivating yourself motivates me too so thank you. 🍓 Also, that cardigan is AMAZING!! I want one!!

[@mariannerady1137]

it's wonderful you figured out what exactly makes you feel blocked! Having that awareness is the first step and you can help yourself better next time. Thanks so much for sharing, you are not alone

[@cristinalikesburritos]

i LOVE these types of vlogs. seeing different cities and yummy food.

[@mrs.quills7061]

I literally had the same feeling about social media. It’s also not fun for me anymore, my art doesn’t get the reach (even if I make short tiktok/reels), it’s harder to find others and there’s too many bots now. It’s like this constant stress to post weekly if not daily and I’ve been grinding at it for months now. I was making it ahead of time, but life threw me some challenges and it’s been hard to keep up with! I’m thinking of taking a break from it so I can focus on my art and new items in my shop. I also need to do a whole new website rebrand/refresh. I don’t want to quit social media persay, but I feel like the effort I’ve been putting in isn’t paying off and it’s frustrating. I’m sick of the ads for weird things and stolen memes. I’m glad I’m not the only one because I was feeling like a failure that couldn’t keep up. Make whatever you want, this is still the life of an artist, we’re not always creating and working-if we did we’d burn out and hurt ourselves! Also with art block, we have ebbs and flows, I cannot force it but for me what helps is to do studies. I do have been straying from my cutesy stuff, I’ve been making a lot of darker art and there’s nothing wrong with that. I find it to be more of a challenge and intune with how I’m feeling.

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

I love. Everyone has an art blocks. Just rest and enjoy life. ❤️

[@epiphadipity]

LOL that ending, your videos always make me feel calmer heh, thank you!!

[@quotesntrends2901]

I love these kinds of vids honestly. Its so refreshing and so inspiring 🥰 Best of luck to you and your creative mind

[@prettyvivience]

just found you channel and i'm so in love with your edit 😍

[@manjushajadhav1868]

I'm waiting... Your are the best and my inspiration to.i love your art always

[@julianicole2380]

Do what makes your heart happy and the right ones will follow

[@AI_00]

This is the thing i need todaym thank yku so much. Changed my mood.

[@RafaelaReginatto]

I really respect how honest you are.

[@spencergoth1cgutz205]

I really hope this doesn’t sound weird but my goal in life is to be where you are. You move around, you make money with your art, you entertain people with videos and that’s amazing. Feel hugged, I’m sorry that you are art blocked. Whenever I felt demotivated with my art I would watch your vlogs and they would motivate me to keep going, thank you so much

[@roserrful]

this came at the right time I've been going through a lot of art block lately, thank you! ❤

[@smallishkae]

I’m slowly getting back into art making after my Honours degree in fine arts. It was really difficult to get into the right mindset after years of others prompting and critiquing your practice…. Now I’m starting with just small sketches and learning new techniques to try and take off the pressure of anything being “good”.

[@jacklynnmartin4948]

I really loved the way you painted your easel Never thought to do that

[@spudcatart]

iwuvuuu as always! Your fan from PH. :)

[@PromisefulArt]

loved this video tiff, a great reminder to also show myself kindness. take care

[@TheKinderBear]

Always love your vlogs Tiffany, film whatever you want, we're here for you!

[@apple.cheeks]

Thank u 😘

[@Misae_sparkles]

This video was different and I really liked it ! It was more chill ? And your editing was different too ! And I feel like you enjoyed more filming this one 🤔 It was very relaxing and motivating 👏😊💜

[@deborahmeyers551]

Ohhhh you are awsome 💜 wise inspiring 😋😘

[@Lindsyliu]

Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts on art block! I recently wondered into the children's book section of a bookstore and I got such a huge inspiration boost. It reminded me of how I used to feel when I first started drawing. It was super refreshing and exciting to feel that again.

[@apple.cheeks]

There is so much fun inspiration in children's books and graphic novels!! Thanks for the idea, I think I'll go wander the visual book sections at libraries :)

[@Ninanomori]

I love your videos so much! And also… I am reminded to comment because you said it at the end, even if it is cringey to say that stuff, it worked on me! 😆

[@annieee9757]

I am also experiencing an art block, but watching this vlog motivates me to draw rn

[@ithildin_arts]

Painting is fun, lately I been mixing media. Right now I'm preparing for the next comic-con. I been working on this big big Painting of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

[@apple.cheeks]

:0 that sounds so cool

[@risochan]

Beautiful video!! About art blocks, I always get them when I move into a new space, or I am in a different situation. It’s like I need to process first before I’m able to enjoy painting again. But inspiration always comes back! I normally use that time to make studies instead of something too creative, maybe that would help you too? Hugs

[@keturahmckitterick9200]

Hey, first vlog with you! I feel your pain, I was in art block for over 10 years! Yikes! I don't have an art degree but took a lot of fine art classes. Since this April I have been teaching myself digital art with procreate. So now I have so many ideas I can't stop. I was trying other art styles, this kinda jump started my imposter syndrome but pushed me to keep going. I can' stop or keep up now andI have so many ideas. So, maybe, do a reverse psychology on yourself and draw in a style you don't know and I'll bet you will revive your art again. Anyway, thanks so much for being honest on your vlog. I am now a subscriber! YAY!!! See you in the next one!!!😀

[@apple.cheeks]

Thats so true! I've been meaning to try out other styles and see how it goes, :)

[@AninaySanchez]

The toast face in the background when you were doing your karaoke solo moment 8:26 😂😂 Love your vlogs 💞

[@apple.cheeks]

HAHAHA I love his little face popping up

[@nathaliebeaujean8458]

I really liked this kind of vlog, the pacing was nice and I liked the quietness :) for me personally I love to watch art vlogs because of the art making, the packing stuff is not so much my gem. Just one thing about this vlog in particular is that I had difficulties reading the text in time and sometimes I couldn't concentrate on both the text and what you are saying :)

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

You are good girl.

[@sincerelyceline]

Art block or not, you still showed up to do something creative and that's a win 😤😤😤💯💛💛💛

[@apple.cheeks]

heck yes!

[@Lsltrn]

I hope you do a houseplant tour someday!! I would love to see all the plants you have in your collection haha

[@apple.cheeks]

It'll probably be included with the apartment tour! :)

[@KiyoshiKuroi]

EXACTLY the state i'm in, and that i'm trying to overcome. Part of it, because of all the time we were in Covid-19 Quarantine. I'll probably be watching many times this video, to grasp more tips to do it. Very inspirational video.. ^w^)n

[@jillczerwinski8870]

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[@smoleart]

i just want to live in that green chonky hoodie

[@apple.cheeks]

I practically do at this point 😂

[@ota2546]

@@apple.cheeks Do you remember where you got it? 👀👀

[@apple.cheeks]

@@ota2546 It's from Linh Truong's merch line !!

[@ChibiCoin]

LOLL "I really like making daily vlogs of me doing nothing". YAS GIRL YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PRODUCTIVE IN BUSINESS EVERYDAY! You still need your self-date, like you said at first. Hope you doing well, my inspirationnn!!

[@intergalacticpeachpatrol]

the " 'cause i'm a youtuberrrrr heheh-ew " got me so hard omg 😂

[@Plickable]

Art block sucks, as you’re talking about it I literally remember the feelings associated with it. Not good feelings :/ I hope you feel better soon, plus don’t worry, no pressure (: Some art for fun idea prompts I thought of while watching your video: make a creature out of your favorite green plant in your apartment, draw the venus fly trap plant you bought but alive (as a creature lol), or just paint a still life of one of your plants (:

[@rebeccabeez4628]

Very dobedobap inspired video 😊

[@apple.cheeks]

I've been binging her videos like no other! Thought it would be fun to incorporate her style >:)

[@whifling]

I really liked the art easel guy's accent. I'm from Scotland and that, to me, is like the quintessential American accent 😅

[@siobhanetrep3347]

Ahah thank you for the pizza advice, because it is what i am cooking tonight 😂

[@moonopulent]

WHERE is the hoodie ftom???!! Its cute af

[@annap214]

Just film whatever you want. I don’t like lengthy packing order videos anyway …I feel relaxing watching your videos. Simply sharing how you work and enjoy your life and your thoughts is good enough. Your videos actually were quite inspiring believe it or not.

[@justg1226]

I am an extreme introvert as well, what happens to me is I get life of the party joking and don't feel in control of what I am expressing due to nervous energy. People that know me think I am an extravert, people that know me well laugh at that description.

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

I’m early this time 😆😆😆

[@apple.cheeks]

Hello!!!!

[@AgentSoz]

Off topic but where is this hoodie from? :0

[@paulinebrus7580]

yeah art block sucks. I'm also in a very looooong one right now :/ Being way to busy with my kids as well. Which does not help. What does help me is doing what other artist are doing, mindless sometimes I change my mindset to a vibe where I do not make art to impress (myself), but just to make something. Like your vlog is very inspiring for me and even with an art block I am going to draw a robotflower right know ;) Just to get myself going and it doesn't have to become anything nice or impressive or whatever. Having fun for the fun is enhough. So I would say... draw mice on icecubes with gemstones and a giant cactus ;) How does that feel? I challenge you :P

[@autumnsartstudio]

I now only post once a month now because social media just doesn’t interest me anymore. I post more in discords and get more feedback and comments than I ever did on my instagram because of me not posting as much people don’t see any of my stuff. I have a full time day job so it’s really really hard to keep up with anything.

[@kaileypm3249]

OMG what those converse called??? They are so cute

[@apple.cheeks]

They're actually the custom converse! You can build your own on the site :3

[@novau_]

Hey this is random but i just found your vlogs - what is the toast dude at the start of the video he's very cute

[@davidparnell3241]

Hi apple! My birthday was yesterday

[@ithildin_arts]

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳

[@nadinewhelan3747]

Happy late birthday!

[@kaiulanifoster5561]

I’m so glad I stayed until the end of this video. 😂 “ew”

[@LilaCruz]

I have to say: i cant take anymore vlogs with people packing orders. I LOVE the content you used to do with videogames, you doing you, cooking and sometimes drawing. I feel illustrators on youtube are all the same now: packing orders, doing the same stuff… im happy with u doing nothing, keep going! 😅

[@jagoodkova]

Haha, oh no :D bad news for me - I am also an illustrator and started filming my vlogs and packing orders of course :D at the same time, you gave me a precious advice! Thanks :) Hugs!

[@LilaCruz]

@@jagoodkova 💜

[@jagoodkova]

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[@makizenin1840]

I've felt the same and it kinda made me doubt my abilities to start my art channel. Nowadays all I see is studio vlogs but I personally love painting and showing my process but again it feels like that it's not so much in the trend and in demand:)

[@LilaCruz]

@@makizenin1840 I think you dont need to follow the trend! Keep painting and showing what u want to show. I think its important to have people that do different stuff, if everybody on every channel is just packing orders omg how boring will youtube be! i personally love to see people painting. do you! youtube is a very difficult platform, so have fun while doing your content

[@melstringerart]

I'm really enjoying more lifestyle / hanging out / cooking videos rather than working videos these days.

[@apple.cheeks]

(same) xD

[@anachiaburu3446]

I have a question, how did you came up with the business name ?

[@babe3417]

Try to draw plants, take inspo from your fav cartoon and recreate it the way you want it to be like adventure time.

[@dogclubs]

there’s a setting for you to automatically ignore spam calls :) I highly recommend it

[@apple.cheeks]

oo where can I find this setting?

[@thehappybunny5612]

Hi

[@imanawaseem1747]

i would deffo watch your daily vlogs of doing nothing

[@Simbience]

I feel like you should get a pet lol, I'd hate to live alone. I'd definitely need a pet or something haha

[@apple.cheeks]

I've thought about it, but I don't feel ready for the commitment! So for now I will stay a solo pet auntie that loves everyone else's animals hehe

[@cerwelt]

The comparison thing is so deadly. You (the impersonal you) are pulling ideas and art from your inner person, and no one else is you. You may see things that “inspire” you, but I think they merely spark and pull the things already in you. You were created by a creative God, so what else can you do but reflect that. I suppose that’s why when you go looking at nature or at antique and thrift stores you see familiar forms, colors, motifs etc. that spark your creative self to express them from your own spirit. Just a thought from an old artist.