I Painted my Old Art, 18 Years Later

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[@Nerdforge]

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[@quaddoproductions591]

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[@pick2206]

love love love!

[@jst1man]

Sniff sniff, I wanna watch, but I have work and my students call 1st! Sorry guys! 😂

[@SilverSkyCloud]

can you do a video of what materials you use?

[@brianahawkins8124]

I wonder if you could try a mermaid painting.

[@supansup]

does anyone else want to see her try to reimagine her artwork from where she was a toddler, and see if she could turn it into something cool?

[@Kamaru1991]

me but also i want to see what she kan make out of her witches

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

Omg that kind of stuff is so fun! The stuff I drew on when I was a toddler was mostly furniture so I can't access that stuff now lol. But I still have a small Hello Kitty sketchbook that I had drawn in when I was about 7 years old, and the stuff I drew was so ugly (in a cute kind of way lol). One of them was a pink pegasus cat, and I've been wanting to redraw it, these many years later....

[@cm-ek4ci]

Can’t look at my very early drawings did it on living room walls 😅

[@user-gj3ey8vc7o]

yeah kind like moriah elizabeth

[@furlizard]

Yes, or a bit older. I really like those dragons she did

[@niallnochill]

my life is just waiting for a NerdForge notification

[@varg44]

Same 😂

[@anavinmaniac]

I came to bed and a notification popped up from discord, I am here

[@Static5443]

Same

[@People.are.overrated]

Same 😂

[@shuka7171]

Same 😂

[@hed420]

5:20 Serj Tankian from System of a Down. Good taste in music .

[@Grumzz]

I went back 3 times because I swear I saw his name on screen, but the portrait is just that recognizable that I think my brain just overlayed it or something haha

[@joeystett]

I thought it was Frank Zappa

[@Narutokun1545]

I agree. It looks like Serj.

[@1akeG0d]

Also thought about him at first

[@user-th8di4wx8s]

@@joeystett eyy me too

[@majomaheriose]

Okay but is it just me or it's truly wholesome and cute to see her happy and really amused at her own work. Like YES YOU GO MARTINA THEY LOOK SO GREAT YES

[@Multiknik]

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[@Over2978]

You slay em girl, Yes, You slay, Yes, Yes you slay, Yes is that enough yeses? Yes

[@ShinyEmerald881]

@@Over2978 ... too much yes's

[@Over2978]

@@ShinyEmerald881 no yesses in the chat yess

[@ShinyEmerald881]

@@Over2978 your cringle ngl

[@nic4obg]

Can we all take a minute to appreciate how much Martina has grown as a person, communicator, entertainer, the showmanship skills, the humor. I even got a little emotional during the NordVPN add when she made that joke about the missing pinkie. Martina, if you're reading this, you're awesome! You probably accepted by now that you're a role model for so many, and this alone means the world to someone that is trying to grow out of their shell. I still remember close to a decade ago, hiding the hand, being shy and looking down a lot. You're the living example of how to flourish. Saying it's just your godlike talent is unfair - the dedication and hard work that started before you could eat chocolate without permission is the real inspiration hundreds, if not thousands of your THREE MILLION well deserved subscribers, will pick up on.

[@elk45]

I second all of this! 😁 First discovered this channel back in the book-binding days, and it's been a joy to watch it expand exponentially into one of my favourite things!

[@HadarCo]

Couldn't have said it better myself. If I was in awe after every project/ painting video, now I appreciate them even more! There is obviously a skill progress over the years so for the first two painting it makes sense, but for the 3 year gap progress, which I remember how amazed I was from the original one? this is beyond amazing to me.

[@marshawargo7238]

!!! I remember when the channel was very new & she was embarrassed about the finger or lack of it & did a lot to try to hide it! She has grown so much confidence & comfort being front & center of an audience! (Personally I think this channel should have Way More Subs than it has!❤ I can't say enough nice things about her‼️🦄👏👏👏👏👏

[@SylviaSilvers]

Totally true! For the first time I actually watched a YT ad without skipping and then called my husband to show it to him 😅

[@T-bone1950]

Very good observations and comment. You use the written word the way Martina uses a paint brush. 😊

[@timtitus6226]

That drawing of Serj is excellent! All of your art is incredibly impressive.

[@massiminimakes]

That's who I immediately thought of as well! And yes, it does look amazing.

[@thebigkapowski]

Same!!

[@Djuntas]

photo realistic :)

[@alesxemsky]

Somehow i always knew soad and nerdforge are from the same universe and could meet for me

[@NickyG-NZ]

Ohh i thought it was Dirk Verbeuren. Similar beard

[@likeabossk4055]

5:20 That is Serj Tankian the lead singer from the very awesome band called 'System of a Down'. Very awesome music.

[@neothewolf5047]

RIP! Not me seeing this at 3 weeks and then finding out about a cool painting being 2-week limited!

[@mintberry3164]

You critiquing your own art makes me realise mistakes don't define your skill level. When i look at my own art i see these mistakes and think "im so bad" ... but I know youre extremely talented, yet you still see and recognise your own mistakes without letting them hold you back. Its inspiring! as you always are

[@Niobesnuppa]

Being able to recognise your own mistakes are what makes you improve. Everyone is always learning.

[@altantsetseglkhagvasuren1856]

[@divyaray3103]

Each time you painted something, I was like "surely it can't get better" AND THEN IT DID!! I am absolutely OBSESSED with these paintings, I can't get over how incredible the lighting on the dragon one is. You never fail to blow me away!

[@brrMalle]

Martina! Those paintings are so fantastic! You are so skilled and you've made amazing progress. I also want to tell you, that every time I watch a painting video of yours, I always get so inspired and motivated to paint. I have tried to paint some of your past artworks to learn and improve, and I really have. So I wanna say a very big THANK YOU! I'm excited to see what you make next time C:

[@TaylorVonStrasser]

9:36 I LOVE the way you go off screen like a supporting character wizard in a movie trying to find a potion that the main character might find useful 😂😂😂

[@Marrrrtin]

Haha yes! Hurrying off-screen like Garrick Ollivander having an idea of exactly the right wand for a new wizard!

[@CriticalShorts]

Martina: I'm gonna paint something! Me: I want it! Martina: *50% complete* Me: I would sell my kidney for this! Martina *100% complete* Me: ... unconscious on floor from amazing overflow The combined video-editing skills from Hansi and Martina's god-sent charisma and artistry gives me life.

[@LaurencePlays]

Every video, she gets part way through the project and I'm thinking "That looks pretty cool, but normally they're better than this..." then she goes in and does the details and suddenly it's transformed in a way I don't entirely understand and there's the masterpiece I was expecting. I think it's basically just that I don't understand the process of making art...

[@CriticalShorts]

@@LaurencePlays we muggles don't get magic

[@LaurencePlays]

@@CriticalShorts Hah, you're right! It's like making buttercream... You put in loads of work and nothing happens... Then suddenly boom! Icing!

[@TragicAyk]

I just want you to know in 5 years you're going to cringe super hard at this comment and it's okay

[@shelbyr14]

@@LaurencePlays Yeah the initial stages are often called the ugly stages in art where you're just laying down the groundwork for the piece (the base colours with little amounts of shading). It's when you start playing with your shadows, highlights and details that a piece will come alive. Those initial layers are the map, to place where things are going to go.

[@elllisblog]

5:16 I would say it is Serj Tankian ❤

[@GossamerAtara]

came down here to say this, immediately recognized him lol

[@elllisblog]

@@GossamerAtara in the beginning it looked like a picure of him.

[@GossamerAtara]

@@elllisblog exactly! i thought it was a black and white photo before she zoomed in

[@NatashaCreatesThings]

Yes! Me too!

[@joiranseisententeki]

Came to see someone comment it

[@michaelray7493]

Always big energy from Martina but especially with the repaints here you could tell she's very passionate about her art journey its awesome to see how much you've improved! Great work!

[@codieleath9076]

Thank you for sharing about your struggles with motivation, I'm fifteen and struggle A LOT with feeling motivated and to do art, and not being a perfectionist. In the past I have just thrown away or given up on most of my artwork and creations because they were not exactly how I wanted. But I have just started painting again, and I am so relived to hear that I'm not the only one who has struggled with this.

[@yingyangfoxgirl1]

As a fellow artist it was very validating hearing you also struggle with huge gaps in your want to draw/paint. I have almost a 10 year gap after high school of nothing. However I’ve been reteaching myself 😂 side thought: if you ever pick up that witch project again, it could be fun to do with your patrons. Keeping each other going with inspiration could help and be super fun

[@thatwasverypunny.-.]

i agree, i feel the same way 😅 almost my entirety of high school i spent none of it drawing at all. a few sketches here and there but pretty much only 3 or 4 finished pieces mostly cuz i was always super behind so i had to use that time to get caught up in homework lmaoo

[@TheBananaConflict]

05:15 Serj Tankian

[@shagarma_oharim]

Oh, So its not Weir Al Yankovic

[@jamfjord]

And now I embark upon the obligatory SOAD listening odyssey...

[@jpboy79]

Super fun and awesome paintings. For the final piece the left side of the painting i really like the softness and lack of details, gives sense of scale while leaving focus on the fighter and Dragon head. The rocks under the fighter feel like there is now sharp edges yet the texture of them seems to be calling for it.

[@xxVionyxx]

This might be my favourite video of yours so far! I love the updated art and remaking old art is just one of my favourite concepts for a video, but also the pacing of the video makes it just really enjoyable to watch!

[@davidjowett8195]

Apart from the art being astonishing, the best part of this video is that Martina has all of her past artwork neatly ordered in folders. Martina looking through your folders you can see a brilliant progress in skill and style, thank you for sharing this with us all, it's been magical.

[@ima.ekenes]

I was thinking the same! I’m suspecting her mom might have helped a bit? Now I feel like I really have to organize my daughter's drawings…

[@Nerdforge]

That's all thanks to my parents, I had no part in this :')

[@endorin5506]

​@@Nerdforge I'm not sure wich way you have to take. But you should really consider painting for "Magic the gathering". It would be so cool to have your own card.

[@saiyanprime]

While you were painting that Dragon, I was in aww of how amazing it was and was wishing that I could own it. Then bam! You're letting us buy prints. Ordered!

[@wallingstreeter3522]

9:40 i feel exactly the same in my roleplaying writing. I didn't write my main rpg for like 2 years and now the motivation is back nearly like before ! I really loved the "confession time" like Bobby Duke Arts does it. Really nice to hear about you ❤

[@xRiriRebel]

The middle painting is sooo beautiful, I would love prints or merch of that 🥰

[@michaelgilding6531]

I don’t know, that dragon looked absolutely sick.

[@FredC51377]

The moment I saw that the dragon would be a limited edition printing I paused the video and bought one on the spot. Martina, you are so creative, natural, funny but most of all talented and authentic. Thank you so much for sharing your imaginary with us. I would 100% get lost in those worlds you create. Until the next video, I’ll rewatch all your older ones. 🤩

[@lawrup]

I want to have a little baby who is smart like her

[@SaltAndPanda]

That was Serj Tankian @5:20 Lead singer of System of a Down

[@Nolinette102]

Please do more of this :D it was fun to see you recreate your art

[@dothedo3667]

Man, I can't even imagine being talented and persistent enough to get good at anything. You were already incredible and professional level at 15.

[@irishpieceoftrash]

I've been wanting to get back into painting for so long and this has absolutely inspired me to look back at my childhood art and pick up a paintbrush again.

[@mariokuppers5686]

Do it. And don´t let others fool you it´s your Style and your Art so nothing is wrong with it

[@sbernd78]

@@mariokuppers5686I agree. Grab your art-stuff and go. You’re the only one, who has to like it. Don’t bother about other opinions.

[@gloricaaxox]

Yes!! I’m here to also encourage this ❤🎉🎉 everyone should have at least a bit of art in their lives 🙌🏽✨

[@user-js4zx1lr2u]

I tried it in college back in the dark ages, and never continued. Perhaps it's time to see if I can do it once more.

[@appoclypse8200]

As soon as I saw the canvas size for that dragon I knew it was going to be a print lol. It will definitely go perfect with the 100 hour painting. Its almost like it tells a story from fighting the dragon to praying for all the lost soldiers under the tree. Beautiful work as always Martina!

[@ayushguhaart.6222]

The dragon legit gave me chills

[@delappedesigns]

I like all of them, yet the head of the dragon on the mural looks much more organic and has better fire effects than the revamp.

[@gloricaaxox]

When I started watching the video, seeing all your old drawings, I was thinking about how I wish I had started drawing more consistently early on in life. Since I didn’t really start until recently. It’s just so cool to see your process through time & it’s inspiring. But what I found more encouraging, is when you shared about the gap in years or months you went through without drawing & your inner struggle of wanting to do more to improve. That really spoke to me because it reminded me that we are all in our own journey & it’s okay to go slow or fast, there’s no real expectations except the ones we put on ourselves. Because at the end of the day, this is a marathon not a race. So It’s always nice to remember to enjoy the journey & the progress we make daily instead of beat ourselves down. ✨thanks for sharing your beautiful work & if you read this, I hope you also find this encouraging or anyone else that might read this 🫶🏼✨ You’re doing great! Keep going 🤍✨

[@FreshlyBakedLePain]

The way I've kept up my sketching is taking my sketchbook with me when I go on holidays and sketch the marble statues and carvings and so on in museums. Statues are amazing for me, because its a bit like life drawing on easy mode since the lines are all so crisp and it's monochromatic so its easier to get all the details correct. I went to Istanbul a couple years ago and had great fun drawing part of Topkapi Palace, because strangers would stop and look over my shoulder while I worked so it had a nice social element as well! It's also great as a way to force yourself to linger and appreciate museums and historical sites more mindfully. I'm not particularly talented but I've kept up enough practice over the years I can slip back into it easily enough and it's always been a fun creative outlet.

[@LaurencePlays]

I can definitely relate to the ebb and flow of motivation. I get it myself with making KZbin videos, woodworking, photography - sometimes I'm really into it and then other times I just want to do something else... I think that's normal, and if it's "just" a hobby then that's absolutely fine. Enjoy the highs and wait out the lows.

[@joeblankenship377]

I'm amazed you actually kept all those old drawings. I never really felt compelled to keep my drawings when I was a kid. I either gave them away or tossed em in the trash. The fun part was doing the drawing. After it's done, there's not much else to do but look at it and say "yep, I drew that." And honestly, I still sorta feel that way. But now I usually hang on to them, especially if it's something that might inspire another drawing.

[@Lizlodude]

Somewhere in my family there is a pizza box full of my old comics and drawings, and I just keep hoping it turns up at some point 😭

[@KingWolfGrim]

I watched the Dragon one three times and it occurred to me the part that looks off to you is probably the bounce lighting. If you look and the underside of the dragon where you have the flame colors on the smoggy area it should bounce up along the main body of the dragon more directly same with the rock needing a little more of a yellow bounce. -Ren

[@berioldir68]

I love all of it. The video idea, the paintings of the young Martina, the new paintings and how you recomposed them (super cool idea with the angle at the second painting with her looking down at the viewer). And, as always, your character and the editing and camera work in the video.

[@xchrysantha]

It's easy for me to get discouraged and compare myself to others' incredible art levels because my art skills are so underdeveloped. But this really inspired me to remember that, like anything else, art is a skill that needs to be honed and developed; and therefore it's never too late to improve. Thank you Martina for always being such a bad-ass inspiration!!!!!

[@moonlightbutterflys136]

I can totally feel you ❤ Every time I see Martina I try to pick up my paints and just draw 😊 Last time I even tried a face thinking this isn’t proportional at all (one eye was bigger and one eyebrow lower), so I went down to the bathroom washing my hands, being all disappointed, then I looked in the mirror and realized that I totally forgot I have one eye that is bigger and an eyebrow that is lower 😂 after that I realized even imperfections can be nice, so this won’t get me down 😊 Next time I will try a fire bird and compare it to the one I drew when I was fifteen and unicorn I made when I was fourteen, this video totally hyped me up ❤

[@Confidence_isFashion]

I don't know if this would help you too, but I hardly follow anyone who paints, does Cyanotype or linoprinting because I too feel never good enough when I see what others do with it. I do, however, follow other art forms to get inspired and motivated. I know I'll never do ceramics or stained glass work, so I can be in awe of what they make without the pressure of not measuring up to their skill level. Their work motivates and inspires me to create in my own way

[@SylverArc]

Admire other people's art but only ever compare your skill to your past works. Never those of others.

[@gloricaaxox]

Exactly 💯🫶🏼We should be proud of our progress & appreciate our own improvements. We should only aim to be better than we were before & not anybody else. ❤love this ✨

[@georgebinette]

​@ Confidence_isFashion

[@Bdub323]

I really wish you had talked about why you made different choices for the first painting, or your overall process of adapting to your current style.

[@hellsgames5322]

I really enjoy the points where you seem to take a pause in the timelapse, but before people can check if it's done, you add more. With the final one I was reminded of a quote from somebody I don't remember; "only the artist can see problems with their greatest work". And at the end of the 3rd when you pointed out things you can do better, I think you showcased that extremely well. Great video, and legendary artwork.

[@BassPlay3r]

I always enjoy the timelapse painting. It's great to see the thought process and see how the painting takes shape. More of this please!

[@sarchiba]

I always love watching redrawing/repainting videos, it's so cool to see how someone has improved and changed!

[@mayuwu4408]

for some reason even though it isn't the primary kind of content you make and I don't paint at all, your painting videos have always been my favorite content of yours, it's just so satisfying to watch your process!! I hope this has sparked some motivation for you to do more painting videos! (and if it hasn't thats okay, it'll come when it comes I get that so much

[@DrummerPainterDogNutPGH]

As a young child I drew a LOT. my dad would bring home a ream of paper for me. I'd sit at the kitchen table and draw every day. My tiny Catholic high school did not have art classes, I still drew some, but I ended up with a job all through high school and got caught up with music. Art faded away. In my twenties a couple of different girlfriends urged me to draw again, I dabbled with pen and ink, maybe completed ten or twelve drawings, then life got in the way. (Again.) On February 7, 2023 I turned to my wife and said, "I think that I'd like to try painting with acrylics." We went to a local art store and picked up basic supplies. I need to point out that I NEVER tried to paint before. drawing with a pencil or pen is waaaaaay different than painting. The following day I sat down and painted a path through woods under a full moon. It was pretty bad, but I didn't stop. Tomorrow will mark thirteen months since I started my painting journey, and my current works are decent. The other day I completed painting number thirty-five. The beginning of May I will turn sixty-five years old. I regret all of those years that I did not paint or draw. Just do it!

[@sebastianspiller4572]

Amazing video. The Witch series is an amazing idea, I think it would also make for a great video, I really hope you follow up on it, I would love to see paintings in different color pallets of the Witch archetypes, some examples that come to mind: 1. A high society witch, performing a spell while reading a book 2. A potion brewer/alchemist in a laboratory 3. A tribal witch, performing an animal sacrifice, somewhere in the savannah, surrounded by her tribe 4. A solitary witch in a swamp, communing with the spirits of the dead 5. A mountain tribe elder witch healing a sick child with poultices 6. A forest witch, dressed in bark and animal furs, communing with animals 7. A seductress ancient witch, that steals the youth from an unsuspecting victim. 8. A dark coven of three witches casting a curse I think you have a pretty awesome idea, there is a large variety of witches that could make for some great paitings. (I stopped at 8 ideas, but I think you can easily find more, if you don't already have them)

[@nobodishere]

your shading has stepped up so much, especially in the last 3 years. All the paintings have so much detail ans look so realistic! Love your art ❤

[@riverlove6820]

Thank you for your infectious enthusiasm and sharing your talents, self-criticisms and accomplishments with us. Wonderful fiery dragon in the Year of the Dragon. I could see how you were in the flow zone painting the details and light on the neck/head area. The high contrast and dynamic composition makes this one my favorite of the 3 and yes, way better than the one from 3 years ago. love n peace

[@matthewdavis9437]

If you're wondering what's wrong with the face in the first one it is likely only this: Basically her entire back is shown. Her neck is broken if we see this much of her face and that much of her back. So you'd honestly have to adjust the entire pose to fix it. Make the back more at an angle so this head angle fits better, or vice versa I'm surprised you went with a different pose instead of just redrawing the front facing one in your old art.

[@breidowell]

I agree- also something about the forehead angle seems off to me. But it’s still like a 9.9 out of 10 in my book!

[@Cherryflavoredgrape]

The second painting is so good. It actually reminds me a lot of a vampire from Magic the Gathering. (Particularly one of the families of vampires on the plane of Innistrad)

[@maury0009]

Martina, what an inspiring video! It was so lovely to see your artistic progression from childhood drawings to your stunning work today. The patience and dedication you've shown toward improving your skills over the years really comes through. Each repainted piece highlighted your excellent progress in areas like anatomy, lighting, composition and color use. But beyond technical skills, your passion and love for art is what really shines. It was wonderful to share in your enthusiasm as you unearthed drawings from the past. Your joy is contagious! Thank you for giving us this intimate look into your artistic journey. Videos like this are so valuable for fellow creatives seeking motivation. I know this video will encourage many to keep practicing and pursuing their dreams. Wishing you all the best moving forward - can't wait to see what you create next!🙏🏻

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! I really appreciate it 💜🙌

[@wanderlustaesthete4117]

Serj Tankian System of a Down 🤘🏽 seen them in concert.

[@sunshinecodex4426]

This was great! The dragon mural was the first video that I saw of this channel and it motivated me to get better at drawing, and now I'm about to start my first wall mural, thank you so much you are amazing! ❤

[@Rhoadspc]

I really really loved this journey, as well as the message within the video. Thank you again guys also - ordered the print can’t wait haha 🎉

[@AGPullen]

I love dragons and you do them so well! I used to doodle them all the time and always wished I was better but I could never dedicate the time or mental focus on it. So, I watch people like you create them and enjoy the process. I've got your other dragon painting, Final Breath, so I had to get this one to add to my wall. Can't wait till it gets here!

[@gabemorse8848]

That dragon mural was what introduced me to your channel and I’ve been hooked since, it was incredible to watch you go back through time!

[@brian554xx]

second painting and final painting (and Martina as always): stunning.

[@pantsuproductions_]

First of all, I love the artworks you made! It's always soooo interesting to see when artists recreate their old art! Btw I had this weird Idea that it would be so incredibly funny when you make a time leapse next time infront of your Selfmade Window, when the Video of the scenery outside was recorded in such a slow pace that it looked normal paced in a time leapse lol

[@miraculousdream7028]

THOSE ARE SOOO AWSOME MARTINA!! You do such incredible artwork! You actually inspired me to try and improve my drawing! These videos are amazing!

[@pandadncr4825]

perfect example of „practice makes perfect“ love it ❤

[@Mia-ce3fj]

You should make this into a series, i love seeing progress. Its inspiring:)

[@jordan.newsom]

Love the music you choose for your vids. Such a nice atmosphere.

[@clintonmckie19]

Watching you draw these pictures was like peeping into the windows of your past , I can tell your art truly comes from the soul.❤

[@madelynn-draws128]

HER 2 HAIR COLOURS MIXED TO GET PURPLE!!!🤩🤩🤩💜

[@thomascrompton1125]

I just love the way these are edited, it shows the whole process of the painting.

[@KZ-np8fz]

I love that you did a portrait of Serj Tankian. All your art is so amazing.

[@lunarainbow4768]

Yeah they look awsome. I missed you. You are amazing. You give me so much inspiration to get back in to drawing and crafting that I pray this year is the years start to turn around for me to be in a home where I can have my own ctafy/art room. You are so sweet and such an awsome woman. Thank you so much. I'm from Colorado here in the USA. Love you hugs.❤🤗💜

[@davemoeder3859]

Ordered! Thank you for all the inspiration and behind the scenes videos!

[@Jack251190]

Its very rare that i will watch a video all the way through but i honestly find your work so captivating that i cant look away. Very inspiring work!

[@ThePilottribune]

Good grief.... you drew better at 12 than I do at 60. Amazing stuff as always.

[@laurensa.1803]

That's what we call talent.

[@phoenixdzk]

You have a fantastic eye for detail! Love all of these art pieces!

[@cyberwolf367]

I really appreciate how much effort you put into your artwork, that's probably the main thing that gets overlooked when it comes to being an artist is how much time and effort you put in because everyone else just sees the finished work, very beautiful pieces of art, I hope you continue to do what you love and I hope others get inspired by your talent through these videos❤️

[@galaxycowse6380]

THOSE PAINTINGS ARE AWESOME!!! I can only ever imagine how satisfying it would be to spend hours upon hours of your time on one art piece and step back and see your work! I have loved what you’ve done ever since I’ve been watching the channel and I hope you have a wonderful time this year ❤😊

[@TurinAlexander]

That drawing of the random guy is reminding me of Serg Tankian from System of a Down.

[@fridaohman5974]

When Martina's drawing she did when she was 12 is better than ANY one I could do currently at 26 😆 Love these videos 😍

[@DJMarcO138]

I was gonna say...she's hogging up al of the natural talent.

[@royborgen]

When I see your timelapse and you stop it for a sec and show off the results so far, I am like, damn that looks good. And then the details just get piled on, so incredible.

[@renslo689]

You have definitely improved over the years. It is always fun to go back to childhood art and reimagine the artworks. I still have all my drawings over the last 30+ years (I'm 40) I sometimes redraw them. I'm also the same and get supermotivated and draw like a lunatic, then burn myself out and not create anything for ages. I went 2 years without touching a pencil once. I just create when it comes.

[@Kagane1001]

Just when I thought painting 2 would be my favourite, you drop painting 3 😍 Btw about the head pic 1 , i think the hairline is to high, the forehead should appear shorter when viewed from below. Also, if the shoulders are square to the viewer the head turns to a profile maximum, so it is turned a bit unaturally. Im not sure though if these are even the points bothering you 😅

[@syphos9411]

the color of the dragon looks amazing!

[@imfoxheim]

I love re-drawing old stuff, it's like taking an old idea and making it how I had imagined it to be versus what I could accomplish at the time xD Very fun video and great work!

[@NikoandNicNac]

this was an amazing video! you're so talented and inspiring. also, it is really nice to see someone else who also only paints when motivation strikes, im the same way! thank you for sharing your art, i love ur channel!

[@Misha..K]

The details on the dragon in the shadow are amazing 💜

[@vanessaprincesssa]

Love this, Martina ❤ The paintings look AMAZIIIIING ❤

[@doorofnight87]

Its such an interesting thing to come back to projects after many years. I started writing my first book at 20 years old and finished it and self-published on Amazon at 30. One of the biggest challenges was integrating my early chapters with my later ones as I grew and developed as a writer.

[@jeratrend357]

so much talent!! You're freaking amazing. Thanks for sharing your art.

[@simidris]

😭Me realizing The skill gap between me and Martina she was drawing better than me When she were 13😂

[@_monomoon]

5:18 Serj Tankian SOAD

[@nina150]

They are all so impressive youve definitely improved so much! You may not enjoy the wall dragon as much as the new one but i love it!! The wall dragon looks so menacing and cool with the darker lighting/ rendering!! 🥺💜

[@Chillestchicken]

We need a vide of u going over tips and tricks abt paiting/how to get into it- ur absolutely amazing at it!

[@gingerninjer355]

YESSS! Scare-a Bigbear-a right back atcha!! Always a good day when its a Nerdforge day!! Your crafty artsy magic is strong as always, but... its your INFECTUOUS ENERGY AND HAHAHAWESOME VIBES that really puts the cherry on top of the engaging maker sundae ❤

[@paulrapp613]

Martina, Another “Tour de Forge”. Although you have definitely become a master (mistress?), the glimpse into your early art shows that the raw talent has been there from the beginning. Another video that had me smiling from the beginning all the way to the end! My face hurts. And now it is time to watch again 😜. Thank you. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@Julia_Alexander]

They turned out so well! Seeing your progress is incredible. Little you would be amazed at how far you've come, and everything you can do!

[@dragonfire3697]

To see an evolution in your skills, even for 3 years ago, is amazing to witness in this video. You have a great, amazing talent, and your humor is always fun to watch. Also, that room is always so fun to see. you (and your team) have done a great job with it as well. Keep up all the amazing work.

[@John_Conner222]

This is awesome work. I had the same problem in art school. The solution was always more detail and more light reflection. I think you need to redo the ones from when you were the youngest. This one 1:02 and this one 1:12 and make some pokemon characters out of them. You should also do a fantasy painting of your bird Martin.

[@PoVisko]

Isn't the guy in 5:20 Serj Tankian? Vocalist of System of a Down?

[@mintylaser1655]

seeing your art through the years and how much you’ve improved is actually inspiring me to work on my own art

[@blue4155]

my favourite part in all your paintings is right at the point where I would have considered it done if I were painting it, and then you go back in with the details! I always know you're going to add more but it blows me away every single time!

[@onetonsoup8976]

5:21 Serj Tankian

[@ChantelleArts]

Can we just appreciate that pretty much every art style/subject/medium has been explored since the beginning? 😍😍

[@rameshingalagi1375]

i can't believe how much you have improved over the years all of them are amazing before and after!

[@stargirl7646]

Every time I thought you were done, you went back and added MORE details!! Wow!