How Fascination leads to your Authentic Self 🕯️Portrait Drawing, Gem & Book Store🔮 Cozy Art Vlog

I let my fascination guide me: woahh! ✨
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(If you liked the drawing I have an indepth process video up on my Patreon only this month)
In this Art Vlog we will draw a portrait, visit and gem & antique book store aaand talk more about philosophy stuff. Hope this will calm your mind
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[@salomesalomesalome]

Valerie's videos are my free therapy.

[@shockingdocumentaries4255]

I was telling some people how therapeutic these types of videos are, but I don’t think they got it. They gave me the same look Valerie says she gets when she tries to talk like this with the people she knows. 😒 A few of them are psychiatrists…🥴 I’m trying to heal from those kinds of toxic experiences by learning to trust myself again. And exercising my right to express myself without external validation by focusing on developing my craft as an artist and writer, PRIVATELY. Just for the pleasure of it. Grammar be damned! 🤪 I love finding things like this that bring joy, relief, clarity, and fascination. Especially when those things remind me, I’m allowed to feel good and can do so for free. It makes drumming out the nags a bit easier. 😏😮🤭😱🤯🤗😂

[@nmdetroit]

I second that motion

[@lobsangchonzom8714]

I agree ❤️

[@shockingdocumentaries4255]

@@LynchianMind Appreciating the therapeutic value of something doesn’t mean someone needs to pay to see a mental health doctor. It’s the opposite. The people who are so distressed they are having difficulty finding things that bring them relief, will find healthy clinical therapeutic treatment most useful. Assuming the therapy is better than average. 🥴 The end goal being to help the person to trust themselves and relearn how to find finds ways of coping that work for them, and empower them to strive by take responsibility for creating the life they want to live. Starting with reminding them of what we all knew as kids, even those of us who had it rough. We have right to feel good, we can trust the voice inside ourselves, it’s good to be fascinated about life (even if people mistake your excitement for being loud or opinionated)🤭, and our beauty is in our individuality.

[@mastro.man1925]

no cap 🧢

[@theNeonWallFlower]

I started crying when you said 'I don't have anyone to talk to about these things." I feel the exact same way. I literally started painting because of you. You have actually changed my life. I will sit at my kitchen table painting while watching your videos because I feel like I'm spending time with a friend I would love to have. And I look around at all the supplies I have around me that I've never had in my entire life because of YOU! I have said my entire life "I can't paint, I can't draw, etc." You are amazing. Thank you endlessly for your content.

[@justthisonechick7068]

I resonate with her AND you! I often have few people I can vibe with on this type of level...I have just cone across her videos and am feeling energized to know there's other humans out there like me!!!!

[@theNeonWallFlower]

@justthisonechick It's such a great feeling! Even if we don't connect offline, this is why I love the internet.

[@happilyeveralien]

Imagine if all of us could meet up and talk about art, exchange ideas and just enjoy being passionate about art in its many forms. Now, I don't paint or draw right now, but I'm a musician and I'm learning 3D art. And I just love art and philosophy in general. Just learning new things and being curious, open and welcoming to new thoughts. Sending love to you!

[@grasyaworld]

i literally did cried too..

[@eccaetchings5587]

Omg! We’re all kindred spirits! 🥲🥰🎨

[@lisamurray7086]

The universal desire - to have a friend that is a true friend and understands you. One of my favorite quotes by C.S. Lewis, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@gayathrikrishnan5965]

this made me smile :*)

[@75Shelli]

So true!!! I love Lewis!!! ❤️

[@kariarvisais8588]

And here we are friends! 😃

[@miraalegre]

As an artist myself, you accurately described how I feel when people make fun of how I speak about something I'm passionate about so I lost the joy in speaking. Thank you for letting me or US know that we are not alone. Always a fan of yours, Valerie! You're an inspiration!

[@stargazer1359]

Isn't it sad how others try to dampen our light? Try not to let them. 🕊🕊🕊

[@valerielin]

Fascinating

[@Peace_core]

Just love your videos💙🥺.....

[@priyaillustrates]

Indeed ❤️✨

[@Audion]

🎨😂🤣🖌️🖼️

[@BriceKoua-11-11]

👁👁

[@lirtos5515]

you

[@ArtyAntics]

Talking was forbidden as a child, I learnt to talk through drawings. I made them in secret at night and the only person who knew I drew was my Dad. When he died I stopped drawing. When I started therapy I didn’t know how to talk so I began drawing again. Now I draw and write poems. I followed my curiosity until I found my voice. Like you I’m told to keep quiet, but I know what I have to say is important. What you have to say is important, that’s why we all come back here and why you have this space here with us.

[@artofjesskarp]

Deepest gratitude for reminding everyone that the answers are within❤ I loved that you picked up the shells and incorporated that texture and swirls into her hair. Shows how we are all connected 💫 PS. The streets are indeed so cute! I hope we can hangout together there one day 💖

[@candacenagle505]

The most essential thing you said for me today is to not be limited by trends. To be guided by fascination. Trends limit our perception and experience of life and our essential natures. To be guided by the miracles around us, unfiltered, is to be fully alive!

[@kaylaking6919]

I just had to pause the video and comment. First of all I want to thank you for being such an inspiration. So much of what you say resonates with me which is crazy given how different our backgrounds are. I'm a 30 year old single mother from the United States and yet I relate to a woman who lives on the other side of the world. Two people who tend to feel alone and misunderstand but this shows that's far from the case. I often say I'm the most deeply feeling detached person I know which would make no sense to so many people but I know you will understand. I've started to ask myself why on everything. Like why do I like classical music and I realized its because it literally makes me feel magical. When I listen to classical music it feels like I'm being transported through time, past lives, different dimensions, I've gotten my best idea's while listening to classical music. I feel as if I am a more spiritual take on things and you gear more towards logical but it still aligns which for me proves my belief that we are all connected, part of the same source but having different experiences. As you talk about fascination it makes me think about fantasy and how our whole world was built on fascination/fantasy. To go even further than everything begins with one line, one word.... I'd say everything begins as one thought, and while something is only in our thoughts don't we just consider that fantasy. A brick could not have been made if someone did not think of a brick first. Something that has fascinated me lately is how abstract the idea of different countries, towns and such are. It's truly just a manmade idea because if humans were to go extinct that idea wouldn't hold up. I'm sure the animals and plants don't call themselves Asian, European, or American lol. So it makes me think there really might be a bigger connection to realism and fantasy than we believe so to go off your words because our fascinations has led to all of the worlds creations. I just had to ramble a bit, my inner voice told me to go for it or as I say my intuition. Thank you so much for sharing and being so open providing such a safe space for all of us to share.

[@NikkiSalazar.]

This is fascinating! Love it 8:56 (You can talk to us) I am listening. 9:02 * You are never stupid-no one is 11:25 (it leads you to create) 12:55 ( If people don't talk about you you're heading the wrong way) Have you ever heard the expression? "Dogs don't bark at parked cars." There's a reason. People only talk about people that are going somewhere. Honestly, they are afraid to look in the mirror to face that they gave up on their dreams. People want you to give up too. Misery truly loves company.

[@mojoliu4932]

"Creating is recharging me" is soooo true for me, too. And I found creativity is a sign of healing~

[@kellyramirez7465]

I enjoy Thought Time with Valerie so much. It inspires me to think for myself again. When I was younger I questioned and was inspired by so many things, and growing up especially with social media our generation is bombarded with ads, people telling you what you should think, and politicians pulling at your values apart- it made me shut off my thoughts and shut off the outside. I was in a bubble where I thought "the world sucks and people are the worst things that shouldnt exist. Humans destroy so much." But this channel and you have shed light into the space and made me realise that not all social media is bad, and that I get to choose what I let in. If I find the beauty in the world, the world becomes beautiful. So thank you so much

[@andromedans0ul919]

"You make the world beautiful by paying attention"

[@GiselleOrtiz101]

“I genuinely enjoy being alone.” I feel understood for once. ❤

[@lahvena]

My mom was always the person I loved the most in my life, but lately I had to distance myself in order to save this love, or else I knew it would turn to ressentment or hate, so I understand what you said in a spiritual level, amost. We need space to be ourselves, and so does the people we love. Thank you for the video, Valerie. Its always a wonder listening to you. God bless 🥰😘❤

[@Alinda1308]

In Italy it's the opposite 😅😂 We have a lot of different gestures and each one of them means a precise thing. Anyways, at the end of the video I was almost crying because that's what I have been through too, I am so used to be alone and not to talk because of the same reasons. But I'm so glad that I have found your channel, your videos make me become a better version of myself

[@kariarvisais8588]

Thank you for being you! I am often accused of talking too much with my hands, and a boss of mine used to mock me and ask me in a critical way: "Why do you move your hands when you talk? Are you from Italy?"

[@MsLinda165]

@@kariarvisais8588 your boss was an idiot and I hope you never listen to people who talk like that. plus, is it a bad thing to be Italian? What the heck! You just go and be. your mulit cultural self!

[@prisillaspace]

As an artist myself, I feel that is what also drives our creativity! Our view of the world, the natural world, the supernatural world, the meta-physical....our energies and vibrations. Sadly, many human beings have lost touch of their inner spirits. I encourage all human beings to look inside themselves, awaken your spirits again!!! Life isn't about money! That life is a lie. Appreciate you Ms. Lin. Love from Texas USA. 🌱🍃💖

[@Dudina66]

I m so happy I came upon your video! To all those who told you you’re too loud or you gesture too much, go tell that to people from the Mediterranean like me 😂😂😂. We are genetically made to be expressive with our hands, face, and body. I myself am made this way. And I get you on a very deep level. Thank you for speaking about this. I totally get the fascination part because that’s how I myself am wired. This is most probably a common sentiment among creatives. I have subscribed to your channel for this reason. Never stop expressing yourself in whatever way possible and most of all do NOT heed those people who in any way hold your creativity or expressiveness back. 😊

[@nerd26373]

You’re immensely talented in so many ways. Keep up the good work, Valerie.

[@75Shelli]

Valerie, in a world that suffocates us with cheap information, you're an oasis of inspiration and beauty. My spirit listens and resonates with you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful existance!

[@Blick_Art]

This shows so well how each work of art is a meditation on many things, not just the literal imagery. Often, the colors and shapes in a drawing or painting are a response to something seen or remembered elsewhere, not necessarily part of the directly observed subject. We loved the gem store trip, too- great reminder that nature isn't just about brown and green. Every color of the spectrum occurs somewhere on earth if we seek it out!

[@frannicollard3607]

Valerie, first off thank you. Why do I say thank you to someone I have never met? You make me feel inspired to keep creating. That I have a voice that is worth listening to, that I am not weird for being a passionate person and loving the arts and being deep. People do not understand me at times. We put so many masks on in this world. We cover up what we were created to be, sometimes because of others' opinions, sometimes from ourselves, sometimes from what I call the gargoyle that stops you with fear from stepping out. I feel like listening to you makes me understand myself even more. Secondly, your studio is also inspiring. How you decorate and how you create is so calm, peaceful, not stressful and difficult. I thought today, "I like creating a place of beauty". Making a mark on this world by creating a beautiful space, beautiful garden that invites all of creation in like a song, and beautiful art. It is essentially a legacy. You are creating a legacy. Inspiring others to go forth, small steps that lead to open doors. So thank you Valerie. I only found your videos yesterday and I have watched five so far. Bless you my friend.

[@evrywitchway]

I felt more magick in discarded marbles on the floor of the craft store when I was 8 than I do in the crystals I collect for specific attributes. So now I've decided I'll chose my tools and trinkets off the feeling I got when I was 8 and I'll just ignore the labels and description society has placed on the objects. You're video was so full of insight I could honestly write a whole book here responding to all the things you said. Instead I'll just say I enjoyed this video immensely and happy to subscribe

[@ceecee3339]

I failed my drama class project because I couldn’t still my hands 🙌 the project was to keep my hands behind my back and my partner used their hands to express what I was saying .. I could NOT stop ! Lol As someone on the spectrum i hate sitting still at all ! My whole life ppl stopped me from stimming ,it is torture to have your body movements picked apart . Fascination to me is like my “special interests” they become very consuming 🤩 Thank you Valerie your content is pure gold

[@donmcallister3745]

I’ve always loved beachcombing… finding different color rocks, pebbles or shells that catch my eye… especially beach glass which the ocean has tumbled into a smooth gem… they are gifts of nature… and nature is an incredible artist. They are there for you to find… bring home… and call your own… again… a gift. Being alone… or solitude is not a bad thing… some people just need and appreciate it more than being with others… that hold them down… I know this to be true… it’s just my nature. Thanks 🙏 for your videos… they also are a gift. 💐👌💐

[@sarahcook945]

I love your courage to be ruthlessly authentic; cutting out ill informed critique, advertising, and materialism in exchange for your intrinsic wonder, curiosity, and learning. You are a gem of a soul. Keep up the wonderful work!!

[@stargazer1359]

"They shouldn't fall asleep".....love it! Came upon your channel this morning... You are so right. I'm 58, and I am in agreement. It's so good to think aloud to an audience.

[@HimmelsscheibeNebra]

At 9:03 I thought: this is so recognizable. Sometimes, when talking about art or when they see my chaotic space under the attic with all the salts, pigments, oils, paint tubes, paper, books, brushes, pencils, stones, mullers, piles of books, natural materials, started or finished paintings that visual art must be for crazy people. Sometimes I can even understand them. Happy to see there are others who feel the same.

[@ambersioda5828]

Valerie means so much to me and she inspires me every day. Her videos always seem to come right when I need them and I can't begin to describe what a gift that is. In this video specifically, I have a question--what do you do when nothing seems to excite you anymore? I am unable to travel or experience many new things because of my schoolwork, my age, and where I live. I try but it's very difficult to find fascinating things when I am stuck. What should I do?

[@carina8806]

Hi Amber, I’m not sure I can say the right thing, but I surely can try :) For me it helps a lot to slow down, to kind of force myself to take care of myself. Most times, I will eventually realise I’m in a bad place mentally. Only when I accept that I start being better, getting excited again. It’s like I have to admit one part of the painting is not right so I can fix it. And it’s not pleasant of course to admit I “f*cked up” (bc I want to be good all the time), but it gets easier to accept myself every time I go through this process and see it works. Actually, most times I realise/admit I’m not fine when I journal. Simply set yourself a limit (like okay I will write a whole A4 page) and write as fast as you can. No going back for grammar or anything. Just write what comes to your mind - what you have to do, sth that happened today…whatever. Eventually, the deeper problems will come out. And once you’ve admitted you’re not fine it is way easier to understand why you’re not, and how you can change that. And from there, you’ll find fascination in the formation of clouds and dust on a shelf or any thing really. Just allow yourself to be excited when you are, and also allow yourself not to be excited when you’re not. For me, acceptance helps most to find peace. And from peace excitement grows naturally. I’d love to hear from you whether this helps or if you have questions on sth :)

[@Anadinkdink]

@@carina8806 hi Carina. This was, indeed, helpful. Acceptance of not being excited seems to be right for me. Instead of judging it, just acceptance.

[@carina8806]

@@Anadinkdink makes me so happy for you to have found that :)

[@sketchwithmich]

"It really is the most liberating thing when you don't have to be scared to say something." - Valerie Lin Thank you, Valerie, for your calming videos. This is all I need to calm myself down for example during lunch maybe, on a busy day.

[@kailacarrington5825]

It's so nice to find people who can speak our mind in a safe space. I have trouble with it since I was holding myself back.

[@thisarttired]

It was really like therapy. Yes right now I am alone and looking for a way out and I feel good by drawing. I want to know the inner me, I hope I can do it. Thank you Valerie my muse. 💜

[@judithfarr]

I feel everything you’re saying like an echo of myself. Needing to be alone, to be expressive and excited about some things, needing to be me. The absolute treasure of a quiet bookshop! Lots of love to you and thank you for your openness it’s beautiful.

[@bonesandpinecones]

this is honestly the most beautiful video i’ve ever watched. i’ve been made fun of and shamed for talking so much and being so intensely passionate about small things. it has gotten to the point where recently i’ve stopped letting myself just go on those tangents with others because sometimes i realize people just don’t want to have long conversations about the same thing like i do. you’re reminding me how important it is just to live passionately. something about this video really just unlocked my heart. it may sound weird but my heart just started beating so fully and passion is just flowing through my veins. you’re such a unique youtuber. your content and discussions always fascinate me so much, watching your videos is sort of like a meditation for me. please never stop following your passion and never limit your voice

[@bonesandpinecones]

i love going to my local bookshop! i talk to the guys who own it and i became a regular because of how fascinated i was with them, their wisdom, and their shop. it’s super unique, and honestly something i had been manifesting for a while. i ended up becoming liked by them so much that they hired me to do small things there once a week :)

[@sarathisarathi2435]

I like that small laughs when you talk. It is cute. Even though you can't find words. Your laughs complete it ❤❤. You are amazing

[@matteuslovat3328]

Sometimes I watch your videos and I'm amazed that someone speaks things I think and believe so inspiringly, thank you Valerie for being you✨️🇧🇷

[@homey4523]

Hi Valerie, I'm an artist here in Canada. I can see the weather is turning cold there now. Just like me I appreciate small things even when I was a kid like gathering small, colorful stones of different shapes. Artists don't get bored because art is therapeutic. We're curious to discover new things. I was inspired to paint something that is normally not conceived by the naked eye. I like to be alone when I'm creating an artwork or just merely enjoying music, coffee, snack, playing the guitar, reading a book, etc. What counts more for me is the present moment. A friend introduced me to a book "Practicing the power of NOW" by Eckhart Tolle. It made a lot of sense to existence. Nice vlog Valerie. Power on !

[@mikha444]

Your videos are always so calming, inspiring, and even healing ❤️‍🩹 Thank you so much for sharing your art with us!

[@shwetapatel4746]

When i have that" i dont know what i feel and why i feel it ",, then i come to your videos . It levels me back with a positive attitude towards future .

[@aida087]

Valerie I definitely believe in how colors affect emotions!! I am the same when it comes to red walls, red furniture etc, loud wallpapers or carpets, or just certain colors in general!! I love Earthy colors and pastels, they're always so calming and serene!! And you are SO right!! A friend of mine years ago told me "no matter who you are as a person, people will always have something to say about you, and not everyone is going to like you, and that's OK!! It's what you believe about yourself that matters most!!💕🥰

[@PacificNWGrl]

I needed this advice!!! My mom is coming to stay w me and I’m used to being alone. We’re so different. So I shall take my alone time when I’m feeling overwhelmed. Thank you!

[@wanewah212]

For me, fascination was the first step in connecting my insides (my inner child and most seemingly unutterable thoughts) to my experience. I grew up in a home where being closed off and watchfully critical was the only way to hope to avoid harmful conflict. But being able to find something fascinating was somehow both honest to myself and without external red flags that tell me to close off, when other forms of expression seemed too risky for me. I’ve learned how to connect to my life and put down my walls by slowly introducing things like fascination in my ability to be real and let my mind paint my surroundings in hues of gratitude, security, and individuality.

[@spxceBreeze]

alright, i'm only one minute in, but i feel the need to write already! i had always been a quiet, to-myself sorta person until i became an undergrad and moved to a new city. a few months in and i found out how much of an expressive and easily-fascinated person i really am. i felt complete joy every time i sat at the back of a bike with the breeze hitting my face when speed bumps felt like rollercoaster rides, or when my friends would share stories about their nephews or little achievements, or when a friend's mum would call me endearingly! every little thing would bring me so much glee and warmth and happiness, something as simple as looking at the moon or talking about legends or even economy, aviation or business. gifted cookies could make me cry, fairy lights would bring me good sleep, writing would bring me peace, stargazing would make my soul vibrate, my friends would make me happy, music would make me dance, cooking and learning and talking and doing dishes with the new people life brought me would make me dance and sing and cry and really, in the truest essence, every little thing had me live (didn't realize it would turn this long hehe)

[@RobertNettleton-yy4wq]

U r the most beautiful person I have ever met,I understand u very profoundly, I am an artist, I cried, and I am 54 years old, thank you very much for your videos.

[@byminmin6936]

I have been following you for 3+ years but only watched 2-3 vlogs of yours just to start my day now that i had quit art university and was going through art block for 5 months prior i started watching your channel and your channel is like a guide to overcome everything and anything i feel blessed to have found your channel you’re what words can’t even describe 💗

[@trees4ndfl0wers]

Seeing the featured comment made me want to express my thoughts on this matter too! Right now, I am a high school senior/third year in the united states. So far, it has been one of the most stressful periods of my life! I quickly realized the limited time I have to develop specific skills and knowledge to prepare myself for university. Keeping that in mind, it has been so beneficial to remember: each challenging application and skill can be broken down into just small steps. Since I also hope to enter a creative field, the message about our power to create and give meaning to life and everything surrounding us was so inspirational as well! I often find myself intimidated by questions that ask me to express my true self or identity, but I truly feel so much comfort to think that the answer already lies within. I am so grateful for these videos and to connect with your messages Valerie! Thank you!!

[@donmcallister3745]

I was re-watching this video again… because I couldn’t sleep… and around 12 minutes mark Valerie mentioned about understanding what people meant when they said something… it reminded me of… a PBS… show/documentary on Georgia O’Keeffe can in New Mexico… she had a collection of rocks and bones that she had found on walks around her studio. The guy interviewing her asked her…” what’s with the rocks and bones?”… Georgia answered…” they are all art… each one… a piece of art on its own …” the guy had NO idea what she meant… I understood EXACTLY… what she was saying and talking about. That’s how I’ve always felt and looked at nature… pieces of art… for us to see… and find … and appreciate. Something in nature that means something to you. I feel the same way about this channel… it gives me hope… and makes me feel…. I am not alone in my thinking… it is a comfortable place for me to be… so Thank You… Valerie… for what you do… and who you are… I appreciate the company. Now I’m going to watch the rest of the video… and then get back to sleep 😴🤞🏻… Thanks for letting me ramble on…😛

[@anjalisebastian4676]

❤I don't think that I've ever met a person that understands a person's “ inner voice “❤ Thank you for being there for me when I'm down your videos are amazing I've never seen a KZbinr that calms you and encourages you to improve yourself instead of just wanting people to watch their content. 😁 You're making the world a better place one video at a time .

[@artrip]

OMG!! I feel you. I literally never fit in, I’m my life no matter how much I tried to please people. Me finding comfort in being alone has been such a positive thing in my life. It was so freeing and liberating not having to be anything other than me. I was never encouraged to express myself since childhood which resulted in me literally not being able to freely talk in me native language. I just don’t know the words lol. KZbin helped me so much to broaden my perspective and feel that it was okay to be myself through watching people like you being yourself. I’m so grateful for you being you. I will be me too and express myself so that hopefully I can inspire people to be authentic like you do. 💜💕

[@Victorgarozi12]

I’ve been feeling so down lately, no motivation or meaning in life.. started watching Valerie’s channel three days ago, and it just gave me so much energy to live.. First thing I do in the morning is watching her videos while I have breakfast, and it just gives me motivation throughout the day, I just can’t describe it. I feel so creative and alive, and those bad and confusing thoughts just desapear. Thank you Valerie so so much, you have no idea how good you are doing me right now.

[@xflipsyx9878]

Sitting late at night by the warm glow of my lamplight after tidying my room, and I think I found my comfort channel

[@ReginaPaul]

Hi Valerie, thank you so much for all your lovely content. These videos speak to my spirit in so many ways. You said in this video that you picked out your stones and crystals not for what they mean but because they are so beautiful, and that you thought in time you would understand more the actual why. I don't know if this will be your answer, but in my culture, I'm American Indian, we believe that everything has spirit, trees, crystals, rivers, the ocean, our planet. Everything is alive and has sentience. It might not be sentience that is the same as ours, but it's sentience none the less. What I feel is that your spirit knows this intuitively and sees "kindred spirits" and perhaps "teachers" in the crystals you feel drawn to. They communicate with you, and you resonate with that and feel compelled to take them home with you. This is a good thing, and in my culture it means they want to work with you in a spiritual way. Keep being you and making your beautiful videos. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful thoughts and feelings. Sending you hugs! 🙂

[@lindadigenova7225]

OMG Valerie...You are ME!!!! You are such a wise young lady!!! Yes, ALWAYS be true to yourself, learn to be with YOURSELF, find peace and QUIET so you can hear yourself THINK, and don't give a damn about what OTHER people think you should or should not be doing, what is GOOD for you, how THEY might do something different from you etc. The older you get, the more you learn this! The more you listen to yourself, the more you attract the things that are important to you and I agree, one thing builds on the next. You are sooooo lucky that you know this as a young person - your life will have so much more meaning for so much longer. So glad I came across your beautiful videos! (Of course there are NO ACCIDENTS!) This is the first video of yours that I've come across, but I will definitely look up more. KEEP BEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SELF GIRL!!!! - Linda

[@dianecoffeeart4537]

God clapped when you were born!...and the world is a better place with you in it....your old soul has so much to say, to transmit to us, to express.....I get happy when I see you have a new video....how can I participate in your conversations with people about random stuff.....your artistic talent amazes me, your intuition is sharp as a tack.....I admire you and respect you Valerie...with deepest gratitude for your presence. Diane

[@EsmaAmyr]

Your videos have always inspired me and continue to do so. After the comment under the video you showed, I wanted to share something. About 3 months ago, I wanted to get away from the world, from people just because they didn't understand me. I entered the year 2022 thinking that this year I will get to know myself. As the months passed, I said, that's it, I'm finding myself. Everything was so good that up to a certain point, I thought it was really happening. Then it was 3 months ago. It was as if I had lost everything I had built for 24 years overnight. I was completely lost when I thought I was going to find myself. I was devastated, so to speak. Maybe it wasn't, but that's exactly how I felt that day. In the following days, this steadily increased. First I learned that someone I love can't be with me. Then the person I thought was closest to me did not support this issue and maybe even glossed over the issue without even realizing it. This really broke my heart. So I decided to walk away. This is something I normally do from time to time. I stay away from people for a few weeks, a month at the most. This time it wasn't enough. It's been months and I still want to stay away. Last night I had another small emotional breakdown. It affected my entire night. And I'm glad I made the decisions I made. It was good to stay away from people who didn't understand me. Now it's like I've started all over again. Rather than saying I can do this right away, I'm going step by step. I'm rebuilding everything. My personality, my fields, my ties. I feel like a little girl who has just started kindergarten. I'm standing in the corner and while I'm waiting for my turn on some subjects, I make little meaningful and meaningless drawings on the paper in front of me. I don't know if someone will say my name or if it will be my turn. But now there is one thing I know. Never too late for anything. And it's not selfish to think of myself first of all.

[@maryjoycegutaya2505]

Finally after a tiring day, this is what home feels like✨

[@Missylou_art]

I looove your philisophical thinking. I am a deep thinker and terrible with small talk unless I know someone really well. I could talk for hours with someone about life, art, creative ideas and their perspectives. Your videos speak to my heart and soul. Thank you!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@elizabethcameron6045]

My wish for you, dear Valerie, is to find your tribe, the people who get you, there where you live. We are here throughout the world supporting you and to us you make perfect sense! But, to have a knowing friend so you can see the same fascination and light in their eyes right in front of you...there's nothing like it! That is my wish and my hope for you. Blessings.

[@mariaetheridge8343]

There is an old saying that silence is golden... and that's why I like solitude. I'm never lonely but like to be alone. And bookstores like that! Yes, please!!

[@joshc5867]

Deeply resonated with the most things in your videos but in this one is being able to speak your mind without fear of retaliation or being told "that's weird". I had gone through a rough patch where I thought I had that space with a friend and went on a 50 day trip with her to find that although I made space for her to speak her mind, I wasn't allowed to do the same. Fast forward 5 months later and I was catching up with a friend who I hadn't seen in a year and we had the best conversation I had in a long time. We played "3D chess" where we picked a topic and we kept narrowing in until we found ourselves asking the big questions like "what it is to be". It is so important to find these kind of people as they truly allow you to express yourself and allow you to explore areas that you didn't know genuinely interest you. That's kind of what I have found on this channel - where the topics you discuss and the points you make really resonate with me. Thank you for creating an amazing channel (you're best parts are the ones where you just say what's on your mind

[@fiqahaha1]

I just wanna say thank you for today’s video! This really helped me in so many ways! Been feeling very lonely lately and just felt like I can’t connect with people around me lately. Some people are just meant to be in your life only for a certain period of time. I too have friends who just don’t quite understand me when I rant out my thoughts and made me feel unheard and stupid. Being in my solitude really do helped my art/design in so many ways. Lots of love and keep doing what you do! ❤️

[@roxit4453]

I just want to thank you for always being there in the most unexpected situations, thank you for giving me a bit more light everyday and for making things seem more meaningful and some of them meaningless at the same time. Wish you all the love that exists

[@geminicris4586]

What's the treat of the day? Your vid! Thank you so much, Valerie, you have no idea how much I appreciate what you're doing...

[@fiendssanctuary]

Isolated is a better word than alone. I agree that being away from people for long periods of time is necessary to know yourself and to stay balanced.

[@sceneryjay8791]

Exactly being fascinated by things is a way of life and living and being and it has been natural with me and I thought others were like that as well and they just chose not to go through this path but it seems like there are others who don't know at all

[@noname549]

Valerie, one of the main reasons I was drawn to watching your videos right from the beginning; is because of your authentic self. The calm sweet manner that you talk and the topics! Oh my gosh they are awesome. You don't realize the positive influence that you have to people world wide. I live in New Zealand, and, as a beginner artist, I love watching your videos. I too prefer the owner operator quaint bookshops (which I call treasure troves) to the commercial chain stores of books. In an authentic character bookstore, you can lose yourself for hours and have a wonderful time. Please keep posting videos here on utube too .... Thank you for just being you. All the very best. Maureen x

[@branchingwillow]

Your videos literally say all the unspoken words I have on my mind and every time I see one of your videos I feel enlightened. It feels absolutely amazing when you see someone who shares the same interests as you do- especially when nobody ever has. So if you ever see this comment, I just want to thank you with all my heart ❤❤

[@emilymarte5086]

Some people recharge u. Be aware of how people make you feel. Love u Valerie!

[@positivemindset2673]

Im watching your videos while my boyfriend sleeps and I'm so happy, like literally you provide so much beauty and reflection. I find myself fascinated about your videos, Valerie

[@Verbsdescribeus]

Great question to ask one self - when do you look alive! I have been loving drawing since ever but I never questioned that. Thank you !

[@lead8174]

Your content is so interesting, it feels relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, motivating... I think we're the same age and I also find it hard to find people to talk about "deeper" things to. What you say in your videos make me feel less alone in many ways. Thank you for what you do

[@cheyturnervisuals]

Been feeling very overwhelmed and not myself just always being around other people almost 24/7. I love being there for my partner and trying to help out friends. It was getting hard to even be alone sometimes because I forgot how to have alone time with myself. Art was getting hard because I felt like I couldn't make something without it having to contribute to a portfolio or job opportunity later. More and more serving other people just has been piling up. I know though, I need to have more consistent alone time to remember what really recharges me. Without the pressures and influences on if I am using my time wisely or if what I am making is going to measure up to a potential career opportunity. Thank you for your videos, they are calming and a refreshing reminder that even if all of these things in my life are feeding that I have to do things a certain way, thats not true if what I am doing doesn't recharge me. Thank you again.

[@aliz4467]

The coziness, the openness, the escape to another place(I live in the US, Arizona) This has become one of my favorite channels.

[@agostinaodierna6787]

I'm so happy every time you make a new video! In a world that is always trying to shape and control everyone's life, sometimes I start to forget that inner voice that can still find wonder in the little things, and your videos are always a reminder that yes, I still have my inner voice with me! And it wants to scream and shout when I hold it back for too much time, so I better hear it more often Thank you for being yourself, Valerie!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Fantastic. Confidence. Wonderful. Creating amazing things and life. Thanks. Wow. You also love being alone, wow. The inner heart voice 💞. Happiness comes from me drawing also. great to entertain ourselves. I truly enjoy making music and playback my own music. I can feel you on your fascination on art things. Have you just read my mind? Haha.

[@leonieeee]

Valerie, I really can‘t discribe how much I understand you and how much I feel understood by you, just at the same time. Thank you so much!

[@Emilywilson10222]

My best friend has introduced me to a few people that are book and history nerds like me and it was the most amazing feeling meeting them. I’m autistic so find social interactions very difficult, especially if I don’t know you, but with them it was instant. It was like I’d known them my whole life and we were catching up. It’s so special when people have the same feelings as you and they just…get it. After so many years not really having it I’m finding it more and more and it’s a feeling I hope everyone gets to experience in their life!

[@Pierrieful]

This is so amazing, watching your journey. You've come a long way, and this video shows that you really have it in you. There was and is a reason for the things that happen to you in life- people belittle you, call you names, etc. It's always an opportunity to learn something, to not listen to those people and to go your own way more. And if you are alone for a while and you find your inner voice, then miracles will happen. Your videos are absolutely amazing, the way you edit them, the music you add, the lyrics you say, the pictures you paint, the combination of art and psychology, absolutely amazing. Just keep going, because it'll be worth it one day. You're an inspiration to lot of people.

[@anajuliasenemdasilva6974]

do you realize how amazing the true human connection is? like, wow there are so many amazing people in the world (you are one of them Valerie:D) and the way expression art brings us together, like, you live in germany, i live in brazil, and probably someone else reading this does elsewhere in the world, we don´t even speak tha same languages, but our interests and inner voices brought us together here. I don't know if you believe in destiny, but I believe that everything has its place and time, and that nothing happens by chance. I love you guys! (thank you Valerie for creating this amazing channel and connecting our souls through the expression of our inner voices).

[@hippyelise1]

I am searching for my passion these days. I was my daddy's caregiver with my mom for many years and he passed in 2021. I miss him, a lot. I need to find what makes my heart big...wish me luck. Great video too. ❤️

[@teehee4163]

Oh my goodness. You stunned me. Finally someone understands the alone time! Wow. I try to tell people this all the time when they ask me for advice on relationships. A lot of people make comments to me about my relationship and how we don't argue or have disagreements. They always ask me how that's possible. I tell them that we carved out time for us and time alone. Alone time is important. When we have alone time we can get rid of stress and communicate with each other calmly. When you're calm and stress free there are no arguements. Just two people working as a team together happily towards the same goals. It is the best.

[@mrs.z605]

So glad you are here expressing your true self. So very refreshing, and nice to know we are NOT alone in this journey. I completely understand how frustrating that "blank look" from others when you try to converse with them, and the conversation is just left hanging because of lack of response. Keep talking, keep arting, we are here listening intently and sharing your feelings. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lilyotv9767]

Thank you for this. I too love shells and rocks. I used to live in a place where there was a group called the rock hounds. They would take trips far away from the city and look for different stones - especially turquoise. So there could be a vein of turquoise in a rock. Then they cut, shape, sand and polish their creations. I was able to buy a small pendant in silver as the turquoise had veins in it (which I love) but that's what made it less expensive but more precious to me!

[@janedieuart]

Such a beautiful soul. Don't ever let anyone tell you to be quiet again Valérie!

[@mariam.mayorga2771]

You have definitely found your inner voice, and I'd say that it comes out with Art. I started following you because of those eye opening and vulnerable thoughts. ❤️ Loneliness brings around your most authentic self. :) Keep being honest and sharing those thoughts, don't ever feel shame of them as they make us more humans. And I'd say all those who resonate with you are wanting to connect the same way. Truly. I LOVE your style!

[@LinesAndCursives]

11:26 "it leads you to your 'moment in that moment.' I FEEL that is what you wanted to say. It resinates with me so deeply. Since we are living in the now, it was the 'moment' that creation (the universe) created.

[@maddychurch1534]

Watching your videos make me cry. Don't worry, it's a good cry, it's full of relief and peace. You've created a beautiful space on your chanel. Your work is so admirable ❤️

[@shivangirai2844]

I am absolutely perplexed! I never thought, I will ever come across someone whose thoughts are so much in sync with the kind of thoughts keep coming to my mind all the time, but I have barely met anyone who I could share those thoughts with. Valerie, if we ever meet in person, we will surely become best of buddies. you are such a mirror to me. love and gratitude💜

[@andreasissons7766]

So comforting to come across a kindred spirit such as yourself. Keep to your authenticity. So many women artists have been stifled. You've probably heard of Hilma af Klint but she hid her abstract art for about 25 years because she thought people weren't ready to see it. I get very emotional looking at her work because there's something universal about it that transcends all time. Love the shell/stone store. The book store looks so lovely. I was at Leakey's bookstore in Inverness, Scotland in June and you could spend days there. So many nooks and crannies and levels. I also really like the Boulder, Colorado bookstore. Keep making your videos they're so helpful.

[@alineneves6620]

The best art vlog ever.. and maybe because it is not restricted to art. It makes you think about life, about everything. I keep surprising myself on the amount of times I pause your videos to think about what you're saying. Love your art and love your brain..Thank you to put it all out ♥️

[@biankaceleste3261]

At this point in time I am journeying on the middle path. I am experiencing more joy and ease. You did a beautiful job at captivating my attention. Beautiful images. Your tone is so pleasing.

[@fatimaezzahrabenmamouss3444]

for real i mean without lying this is only channel that i make sure to watch every vid and like its vids, bcuz for real i find that kinda peace of mind that i can't even find in something else , cuz this girl really expresssss everyyyy little thiiing i think about and don't know how to express it, she's just sooo special, thank yah for every little thing make sure that u know that we all here love yah!!!

[@LovinLnCottage]

I am now a fan of you. Everything is vibration operating at different frequency and all frequencies make the symphony of all that is. You are strongly empathetic as am I. That makes us both able to sense more of the world. The inner self that you speak of is your Authentic Self-the pure Love that is the Source of every person and everything that exists. Your exquisitely beautiful artwork is that Authentic Self’s method of communicating with the world. I am so happy to watch your lovely videos! Where ever your country of origin may have been, you are now a citizen of the World. Love, Peace, and Gratitude. From Florida, USA.

[@titachevaili2245]

You always inspire me in so many ways, your mind is super artistic, and remained me of myself 20 years ago!,, As you get older you start to have so many compromises and forget to be a child again!, Tomorrow I will start collecting shells at the beach again!!! Thank you Valerie!🥰

[@art.ouille]

She's such an inspiration

[@trasingh5562]

OH SWEETY, YOU ALWAYS HAVE US TO TALK TO.....& NONE OF US CAN JUDGE YOU, BEFORE OURSELVES !!! ❤❤❤

[@clearwater7000]

Same here! ❤️ Spending time alone is amaaaaazing time...for me 😊🌞❤️

[@brodi-tylerdawson8849]

Such a simple video left me with such complex profound things to think about Thank you for reminded me to pay more attention to the things that make my eyes pop! 😃

[@xflipsyx9878]

God I resonate with you so much, it brings me such immense joy to know I'm not alone with my bubbly passion that society deems to be 'too much', love this community ❤

[@radiantchristina]

I cannot speak without moving my hands. I am very expressive. I am so glad you feel comfortable here to speak your mind. Everyone needs an outlet. I hear you on the alone time. I cannot be great around others unless I get my time alone.