How I Became an Artist.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Love the idea of making videos now to show loved ones who aren't here to experience it yet.

[@EricFloberg]

Means a whole lot, my friend.

[@joaquinnolasco5210]

I'm loving these documentary style videos. You're setting the standard for creative content. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EricFloberg]

Well, that means a lot. Thanks so much!!

[@moviesmaester9402]

Cried watching this. This is such a beautiful video and the storytelling is immaculate and highlights what art can really do

[@mariodevon_]

WOW WOW WOW! THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL BROTHER!!!

[@chadphilander6252]

This was so beautiful! Great work!

[@JakeFrew]

my god this was beautiful. incredible work

[@EricFloberg]

Aw man. Means a lot coming from you. Thanks, Jake!

[@theuncooldad1441]

Thanks Eric, I really needed this ❤

[@jazzjaquoi]

I really really needed this 😢Great work!

[@jazminenikao]

Gees man, I how did I find myself getting emotional watching this. Wow!

[@carstenschlag]

Beautiful Stuff Man!

[@renzdii]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!

[@hwayfilm]

This was amazing my favorite film of 2023. Wow just wow

[@JohnLFilm]

crazy beautiful, storytelling, visuals, words, this is amazing and inspiring. thank you!

[@sadebairakau9522]

Incredible video, Eric! This brought so much emotion. Beautiful storytelling also! ❤

[@gpccchun]

Love the idea of YT/filmmaking as a means of creating family heirlooms.

[@EricFloberg]

very very thankful to have this as a career. Have to regularly step back and recognize how special it really is.

[@dominikbinder1464]

183000 subs....realy underrated! Love from Germany bro, that was great!

[@johncl27]

nice work...I was an exhibiting potter/ceramicist for nearly 30 years before switching to photography & video...my mother was a potter and textiles artist for many years...her older sister was an artist as was her younger sister...I'm in the process of making a video that looks at my family's involvement with visual arts and crafts over quite a few generations and have made a video where I talk about my journey with ceramics. I have also made a longish (46min) video about my mother's life including, of course, her artistic endeavours. These are all up on my Vimeo account. I think it is important to document life journeys so that future generations can get to know their ancestry...where certain traits, likes and talents may have come from.

[@readthetype]

I’m always skeptical of “artists” I see on KZbin, as they tend to be more interested in attention than art. I constantly find myself wondering _“Would they still make art if they weren’t allowed to humble-brag about it on social media?”_ Look at it this way: People who like camping go camping. Narcissistic children recored and upload “bushcraft” videos of themselves for social media. Another way way to separate _“artist”_ from _“influencer”_ is to steer towards critique, and gauge their response. If they’re an influencer, they won’t be able to handle critique. They’ve been raised to believe freeze peach and a difference of opinion are forms of “bullying,” and not to be tolerated. Show me an artist who shuns critique, and I’ll show you a failure.

[@readthetype]

As far as television commercials go, this is a good one. But, I’d encourage to stop lying (to others, and yourself), and embrace what you do. If it leaves a bad taste in your mouth, stop immediately, or you’ll end up ulcerous and unemployed. Good luck re-entering the workforce at 50. (ffr, your usage of the phrase _“moved on”_ was your biggest tell)

[@AlexPresa]

Ohhhh, I was supposed to bring the bigger tissue box today? Oh okay I did't know...😭

[@favaphoto]

Powerful. It's so neat seeing the generational flow of artistry. Eric, you make truly unique and inspiring films and the world is a better place for it. I'm happy your parents are here to see the things you've created.

[@kailebcarrphoto_]

Love this, man! So cool for you to share these videos including those closest to you and sharing a little bit about them and their stories. And actually looking at the “why” you are an artist in the first place. I’m a nurse by trade and come from no creative background what so ever. Nor is anyone in my family an artist. So, this inspires me to maybe looking to my “why”. Also, you look just like your mother. 😂

[@everxil119]

Amazing video!✨❤ awesome intro btw!💪🏻 it rocks!

[@joaomfcardoso]

As a father of two plus two dogs trying to have it together and also as a photographer I find in you the inspiration and motivation to keep going to keep nurturing those little minds. Keep it simple keep it real Eric. Thank you for every peace of content you put out. I Would love to be remembered by my loved one like this. Love from Portugal

[@nobackupplan]

Damn this is awesome!!

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks so much, homie! Love what you do!!

[@tonyhayes9827]

Haha I was told to go to college ( or Uni in Oz) and get a career because an artist starves too and that was 1979. It's always the same. Our parents always want us to be independent and able to look after ourselves They have our best interests at heart. All my kids have grown up now. When your children are first born you just want to keep them alive. When they grow up you just want them to be break out of thier childhood and become independent so they can have a good life. And in between are the teenage years, that's why teenage angst is so good and so necessary

[@Pierrick101]

Just plain BEAUTIFUL. Bravo !

[@anfalshams]

Insanely good... beautiful, intimate and moving..

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Wow dude. Very well done

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks so much, my man. :)

[@robbieloughery]

ERIC!! beautiful stuff as per usual but this one hit extra hard, may I ask what font you used?

[@AndrewPaul1]

Eric - always dialed in, love it

[@jn-xw3cq]

Love the docu style! And very nice b-roll and colorgrade on the b-roll alongside the a-roll!

[@Innovativephotos]

😮 wow! this is amazing work! Beautiful 👌

[@Boyerobert]

📸🚀😎🦄🇨🇦, sub’d your mom’s channel ♥️

[@frangponcetta]

So moving...I mean, just delicate and gorgeous man

[@kunlelaniyan5826]

this really moved a part of me! I love the story telling and deliver of this 👌

[@lanceadambryant]

This is my favorite video I've seen in a while. I love everything about it. Keep it up.

[@sheepsforjesus]

This is something i needed more then i can explain for the year to come! I like to classify my self an artist but scared to take rest and go out there! This is a powerful video and needs more attention

[@EricFloberg]

Great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to engage with it!!

[@patresinger]

This is so good and so necessary. Here is another tip, if you don‘t have the means to do a video, just record them talking on your phone. Have a conversation with them and record it. It is mindblowing how much impact this will have on you and your kids. Love you Eric.

[@EricFloberg]

Yes yes yes. I've done this with my Grandpa, and I'm so happy I'll have those.

[@jairolozano680]

This was wonderfully made 🎥🔥

[@images7]

Awesome story telling for an awesome story.

[@lordgamish9410]

U cant become, we become who u are before was a long transition

[@vaslx]

your thumbnail is very nice

[@SAMOKFIT]

What a GEM. I See so much of your mum in your physical features especially on the tight shots

[@GAC_AEP]

Iam teacher and need camera from school

[@photomagique15]

Incredible…as an artist I get it!

[@utahtanner]

beautiful video Eric

[@SumonBose]

Man the cinematograhy blows me away, btw you look so much like your mom :)

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks so much!!

[@olgadekell]

Have lost my mum, watching this was very moving, and a reminder to make every day count and keep creating. Video memories are everything. Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@EricFloberg]

Much love to you!! Thanks for taking the time to watch it

[@arnozamora]

Eric, Jean, Jeanne. Lots of french names here. Do you have French roots?

[@EricFloberg]

I'm a mutt of sorts. French is in there, but mostly Scandinavian (Swedish and Norwiegan)

[@alexcormier97]

Such a special piece❤️

[@daniellypoo2968]

Seeing Mom, and all of those pics of Grandma Jean that I don’t think I’ve even ever seen…and all those vivid memories of the clothespin dolls in their basement in Wisconsin (I remember it the EXACT same way you described it). Art is living and breathing in our whole family. Love this so much ❤❤❤

[@EricFloberg]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 so happy you remember that the same exact way 😊

[@GlenVisuals]

You've got me near sold on musicbed.. The audio flow, timing, lighting and everything is so easy to watch. I'm inspired to reach this level of storytelling.

[@EricFloberg]

Means a whole lot. Thanks so much!!

[@calinmagherusan4084]

Hey eric this is calin good vids

[@linchpinmusic]

This hit home i can relate

[@BobbyGogios]

Soo inspiring. Watched your film about your dad too. Both are amazing. Great stuff.. inspiring me to move ahead with my projects 😅

[@aslancine]

This is so beautiful ❤

[@Ed_Scott]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@jialeijia]

As a Zillennials, I feel this. ❤

[@ThinkwithSerena]

That last part! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Pintofproof]

Absolutely stunning. My heart. 🥺

[@EricFloberg]

Thank you so much!

[@algorithmoflifepodcast]

WOW.

[@SIRUEYFX]

You don’t know it yet but you are my mentor.❤️ The quality and work you put out is just in another world. You are one of the best if not the best I have seen on KZbin. Blessings to you. 🙏🏽

[@coltonmckee]

love it! wishing you and the family a great holiday season!

[@EricFloberg]

[@marcelohm123]

This was suprisingly amazing. Not because I don't expect good video from you, but because I did not expect to click on a video that would move me that much. Thank you for creating and sharing this, Eric.

[@ManinaPizza]

this

[@DanielEllender]

LOVED this film man. Inspired big time by your mom's story and how you showcased it. Encouraging me to do the same with my family.

[@chattylosty]

Awwww❤❤❤❤

[@carlostigs]

Beautiful man

[@EricFloberg]

❤️‍🔥 thanks, homie

[@RobertHarvey101]

WOW! Go Mom!!!!!

[@karanbehl9878]

why hasn't this blown up already, come on KZbin this is real stuff that should go viral. Also, Eric subscribed and you have inspired a budding filmmaker

[@ToldbyNick]

This is so f***ing good man. Well done 🤌👏

[@EricFloberg]

Thank you!

[@TrungTran-go5nk]

beautiful

[@eifionjones8513]

Lovely

[@faithdecker479]

Ugh this is stunning. Love that you used your skillset to turn inward to capture a really special moment in time for your family. Really really inspiring (':

[@samuelguce]

“I like making stuff out of stuff” - so pure and lovely - thanks for sharing in such a beautiful way

[@sergeypoltorakov]

Soooo beautiful! 🎉 great style and a true inspiration to create! Thank you for doing this. ❤

[@from1978]

Honestly, I clicked the thumbnail thinking "oh here we go", but I left with a tear in my eye.

[@chunmanf]

Loved this Eric! Back in the day there were only photos, but now films are definitely a much more vivid way of remembering legacies that we want to pass on!

[@IsaiahRTaylor]

Absolutely beautiful man, this touched my heart and many others without a doubt. Thank you Eric for sharing these stories!

[@KromerMedia]

This is so inspiring. I’ve had ideas on the shelf for films and just videos for the past two years and this reminds me why I need to do them sooner than later. This is such a good piece not just for you and your family, but also for those who are looking to get inspired to make something for their families and friends!

[@ruffprophetproductions]

This was so lovely to watch on this Saturday morning. Thank you for sharing Eric, truly

[@AAA-u6p]

❤❤❤

[@BlueBass2]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jeffroberts3217]

What a tribute. You are a master storyteller in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. Keep sharing your gift. And it's beautiful to see the creativity that came before you within your own family.

[@calebgomez5331]

Beautiful! Spent 3 hours last night listening to my mom's life story!

[@michaelrmims]

That first part explains my life exactly. Went to UIC, came out with a Bachelor's in Architecture. Graduated in the middle of a recession. Took a bunch of jobs out of income/insurance necessity. I was miserable with a degree I wasn't using. It's been a journey but I am only recently discovering my creative purpose.

[@EricFloberg]

Stoked that you've found your way to it, even if it was difficult getting here.

[@ckhicks]

Dude, yes, I love that you are making time to create films like these. It’s super encouraging to see how much of an investment it can be into the future of your family in addition to honoring their legacies right now!

[@EliGreiss]

I love this

[@EricFloberg]

Much love, Eli!!

[@GhostWireMedia]

This is art. Beautifully made, love what you do 🔥

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Amazing documentary, so beautiful. Congratulations Eric!

[@EricFloberg]

Thank you so much!

[@lukasvanderlende]

I was lucky enough to have both parents be artists, they never told me I couldn't make a living being an artist and I credit them for a large reason I'm able to work in the arts as a career. Beautiful video, working on a similar video for my dad!

[@EricFloberg]

Amazing. What a blessing to have, man.

[@jay_elias__]

Dude, this is amazing. Such an inspiring video in many ways, really touching. I actually been playing with the idea of making a short doc about my parents too, thank you for this!

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks for watching! Please do. You won't regret it.

[@jojoegge]

This is so nice.

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeypusateri_]

man these videos are amazing. the thoughtfulness and clear personal connection are beautiful

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks so much, homie!! We gotta catch up again soon!

[@heinzprinsloo]

This was beautiful

[@EricFloberg]

Thanks for watching!!

[@chadmeeks1]

Love this dude!!

[@shotmakermedia]

Great stuff, Eric. One day you'll look back at these films with your parents and realize they were the greatest things you'll have ever made. Something your grandkids, great grandkids, etc. will be able to watch.

[@EricFloberg]

Really appreciate that. Agreed. So happy I was able to make them this year. Hard to believe we'll have them forever to watch now. So special.

[@luke.hutcherson]

Woah dude.. This was fantastic. I got my creative itch from my mom, and my mom from hers. This story hit close to home. Love it, man

[@EricFloberg]

Incredible. Thanks for the continued support, homie!!

[@garymorrow9324]

So good. What a legacy of art to be shared.