I'm painting my first street art project on a clay tile - come draw with me!

[@TristanComedy]

I feel like street art is one of the most pure forms of art. We slap it up on walls just for people to see and enjoy knowing that any day it could be gone.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Yes, exactly and there's some magic when you part with your original artwork instead of trying to make money off it.

[@rogue1874]

I love your art. And I am glad you keep them for yourself to enjoy. I look forward to watching more of your videos. And don't worry about getting emotional in your videos. We all understand.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thank you so much! Good to hear some positive feedback :)

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Had to comment again. While watching, you said that you doubt yourself…. DONT! Your art is amazing and unique. Your talent is obvious. Even if you don’t believe in you, I def do! Rock out!

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thank you so much :) I restarted painting just before my open heart surgery to calm myself and concentrate my attention elsewhere, thank you :)

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

@@MyCreativeDisordermy father had open heart surgery too. Crazy stuff. Glad you’re both okay!

[@quenuk]

I admire that you present your emotions with such honesty. Most of all I love that you let us into your artist mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and creative process. I really enjoyed your video & artwork.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thanks for listening and such a nice comment!

[@thedailydigs6195]

Condolences to your father. Your pieces are really intriguing.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thank you, glad you like my artwork

[@Subhamfeckte01]

🎉🎉

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

Incredible content, My Creative Disorder. Looking forward to seeing your next upload from you. I hit the thumbs up icon on your video. Keep up the fantastic work! Your exploration of personal themes in your artwork is truly moving. Have you considered how your father's influence shapes the style and emotion in your pieces?

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thank you, no, I havn't thought about that at all...

[@BurkeMakesStuff]

Hi! I stumbled onto your channel. I’m 42 as well. Live your channel and more importantly, YOUR ART! Keep it up! How can I get a piece of yours?

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Thank you so much! New works on thicj plywood are still in making, the latest was just bought. Evereything will be available at my etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/mycreativedisorder - some of my old works are still there but they are on much thinner plywood. Thank you!

[@Lovely_lulu_]

That video was suggested for me. I found you by coincidence I’m 42 too ..nice to meet you 🖐🏻..I’m amazed by your art, and i just subscribed ❤🎉

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Welcome! Thank you for your nice comment - hope to see you on my next video!

[@kintyb9399]

Wow, what an interesting video. Got to know more about the artist behind his art. What a beautiful meaning behind this stunning project! And now I know what to look for next time I'm in town, would love to see one of your tiles out in the wild.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

You always have the nicest comments :) well the stickers are all over the city and the tile is sitting on Antonijas street right on the Flying Frog terrace. It will be featured in the next video, which will be more of a travel vlog 🤞

[@emelbi]

Thanks for the Sub. I love your work and appreciate the story behind it. It's really personal and I totally understand not being able to part with them. I also love the unashamed tub of gherkins. You can beat a pickled gherkin. Good luck with the channel and the creative journey.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Hey, nice to see you :) yeah, I deleted the part with gherkins at the start of my video :) these are fermented ones not pickled. Thankk you for the nice commment!

[@axelSixtySix]

My two cents: do not pursue graphic design if you are an artist. These are two distinct roles. Graphic design serves a purpose, while art exists for its own sake. Using similar tools does not make them the same. Design is not art, and art is not design. They stand on opposite ends of the spectrum.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Yes, I agree with you 100% but I have been working in graphic design since 2007 :) and I'm very good at it: www.freakart.lv

[@axelSixtySix]

@@MyCreativeDisorder I've spent 20 years as a graphic designer within major advertising agencies, earning a salary on par with the best in the industry. Yet, the experience left me utterly disenchanted, as my core identity is that of an artist. Leaving the advertising business was an act of self-preservation, a necessary step toward reclaiming authenticity. I have never claimed that the two professions are equivalent. Advertising lacks the essence of artistic sensibility; it operates entirely within the realm of strategic, purpose-driven marketing design. These are fundamentally distinct worlds, each defined by its own ethos and objectives.

[@MyCreativeDisorder]

Leaving the advertising business was an act of self-preservation - that is exactly what I'm trying to do for next 8 years - transition back to my artist core :)

[@axelSixtySix]

​@@MyCreativeDisorder I hope my modest experience may help you in some way. You remind me of myself back in 1990 when I was a successful art director, seeking to transition into an artist's career. Looking at your work now, I see more of a graphic designer than the artist you are destined to become in the coming years, if you allow yourself to evolve. Art is a constant process of experimentation, and you must be prepared for a long, transformative journey. You might need to let go of everything that once made you a great designer, to be reborn as a fragile artist. It’s a difficult transition, but one that’s essential. I genuinely hope to help you save years of personal development. Right now, you’re approaching your young artistic career like a marketing campaign. Believe it or not, while networking has its place, marketing has no true role in an artistic life. Plastering streets with your work or posting on social media won't nurture your artistic sense. Stickers are a waste of time, and the false philanthropy often associated with street art is unlikely to contribute to your creativity. I understand, though, that packaging and goodies appeal to the designer in you. But this is about recognition and legitimacy. These are two things you cannot truly achieve this way, nor will it help you make a living. The essence of being an artist lies in creating. Art for Art's sake. That’s our job. Don’t plan your art too rigidly, and don’t tie yourself down with prior sketches or the pressure to craft a recognizable style. You are not a brand. The mustachioed man is just the first spark of your creativity, nothing more. Go further. What is the essence of a mustache? How can a mustache exist without a face? What is its most radical, abstract form? Don’t let yourself become enslaved to any particular form, medium, technique, look, palette, or color scheme. Start from nothing. Experiment freely. See where it leads. Get lost. Start again. Create. Make mistakes. Create again. Repeat endlessly. In time, perhaps within a decade, everything will begin to make sense. You will doubt yourself, feel afraid, and face periods of failure. But keep going. The artist you are meant to be, and the masterpieces you are destined to create, are waiting for you further down the road. Good luck.