I tried making art with no experience

[@elliotholt5203]

Kevin producing good art with kids watercolours while watching an oil paint "tutorial" is actually quite impressive

[@arrayanemrabet2838]

Thats the actual art of doing art while being you

[@skyhiireke5027]

Exactly!! It's honestly astonishing to me xD Kevin is magical!

[@ericf112]

It is a tutorial... Bob Ross did these for years and they're really effective at teaching people how to paint

[@Nutiiiiiiii]

Man’s put tutorial in quotation marks

[@TamanduaGirl]

@@ericf112 Well, yeah but oil and water color require different techniques. Following how to oil paint video wont normally get you a decent water color or vice versa.

[@ivonne_lau]

José is an actual king. Such a wise guy. And the fact that you jumped in this very vulnerable journey it's incredible. Same with the skateboarding.

[@Rebecca-zj4wq]

Seriously. Seeing Kevin's first art and saing you paint like a child, which was where Picasso was aiming for at the end of his art journey is so sweetly encouraging.

[@ivonne_lau]

@@Rebecca-zj4wq i felt encouraged by that.

[@LobotomizedLemon]

Kevin is like that one friend that takes a good while to open up to you, but once he does, you just get so overwhelmed by seeing how much potential and kindness and love that person has within them and you genuinely enjoy spending time with them and just allowing them to speak their mind without needing to feel judged Keep doing what makes you happy, Kevin Don't lose that childlike wonder

[@abbyjentson2563]

Kevin bought the exact art kit every artist has had gifted to them at some point in their lives, and that means he’s living the TRUE artist experience. The universal artist starter pack.

[@ikonic_artworks]

I think it's a rite of passage for every beginning artist to try to use the worst art kit ever known. It's like an initiation into the club lol. Also witnessing Kevin trying to use watercolor paints for an oil painting....😂

[@skullchimes]

@@ikonic_artworks plus it's the worst watercolor you could have! I've gotten at least 2 of these kits 😅

[@Donika691]

@@ikonic_artworks I have definitely used those kinds of paints when I was a kid.

[@kropotkinnie]

​@@skullchimes I'm 21 and have a wacom cintiq, have done countless commissions, and I still occasionally am gifted a pack of these watercolors from relatives. Always appreciate the gesture but it IS comical each time getting children's kits. Very much like a well meaning grandma buying her grandkids a knockoff movie hahaha. I swear these watercolors will follow every artist regardless of skill to our graves. If any of the great historical painters were alive today I feel like there's a solid chance their family and friends would in fact still hand them these watercolor sets every holiday.

[@SheliakDragon]

I never had this set (grew up poor) but I bought one for my niece and realized how awful they actually are. The watercolors are like chalk, the crayons and oil pastels are hard, everything has barely any pigment and almost pure filler.... it's enough to put kids off art if they have to struggle with their mediums.

[@Steviehelen]

Jose is an angel. The fact he compared your art to Picasso rather than laughing at it like Kevin thought he would, was the most wholesome thing I needed to see today :)

[@gamingcharactersletsplays5384]

Agreed

[@Miss_Distress]

Jose is a beautiful person!

[@maiilustra]

I really want him to appear in another videos... Just not in the Sims... We all know what happens in those videos

[@nevrikx]

The way they speak they clearly have an immense Passion for art, not just doing it but anyone doing it

[@ybstripfoenick]

Right? Kevin should get him some art supplies as a small thanks from us

[@janajanuar]

I'm being 100% serious here: this was a really beautiful video about art and what motivates people to be creative. I'm glad you had fun and made something you're (rightfully) proud of. It's honestly all about expressing yourself by making stuff you want to make. The outcome is obviously a part of it, but the way there is just as important.

[@royalblanket]

13:30 "In my brain I have a plan, but my hand has his own agenda" Kevin truly did speedrun the artist experience

[@RainyDays2790]

writer included

[@Limelaz23]

​@@RainyDays2790 but your hands are able to write down exactly what you're thinking! That's the joy of writing :)

[@RainyDays2790]

@@Limelaz23 your hands are capable your brain however...

[@blackjackdaw7865]

​@@Limelaz23 yea, but somethimes you are makeing a dialog, that's going on so well in your head, and then you have to write it, and you either forget what you wanted to write, forget specific word or it turns out cringey on paper for some unbeknownst to me reason. At least I have this problem. If I made any typos or grammar mistakes, let me know cause that's not my first language and I'm too tired to double check right now.

[@aliceinanderland]

@@blackjackdaw7865 I love how even though English isn't your first language you used the word 'unbeknownst'. Your vocabulary is too good for the internet don't worry about grammar haha :)

[@MissLilyPlays]

Seeing Kevin just directly lining the pencil drawings without sketching anything is the bravest thing I have seen in a while. The confidence, I could never.

[@CallMeKevin]

hahahaha

[@MadAliceInWonderland]

Honestly was thinking the same thing. Like... he just went for it. If I'm going straight to lines it'll be sketchy and have multiple 'strokes' per line. But his were solid, like damn haha

[@chocobro3198]

Haha, I used to do this, I am not sure if it's to do with confidence. I think sketching then actually lining is an art technique people that are new at drawing and don't do it much just don't usually do since it doesn't occur to them? It at least never occurred to me until I actually went to study techniques and such.

[@Ekto-k]

These comments imply that there is more to drawing than putting pencil to paper & hoping for the best even though this has been my only method for the past xgkjfnty years 🤔

[@DecayOpossum]

@@Ekto-k but there IS more to drawing than that! Sometimes you also put a pen to paper and hope shit works out

[@kathrynmcgroarty5632]

Okay but like, the fact he used multiple materials and different styles ultimately creating chaos just works with his theme of "Plagued by Thought". Not only does it have multiple meanings depending on how you view it, he did it with so much determination and passion as well. Who knew Kevin is an Artist! (Pretty sure we all did. But now Kevin knows it too!

[@plsstopaaaaa]

also, as an artist myself, the way jose explained art despite struggling to find the words is probably the best definition i've ever heard. art is not just something pretty or appealing, it's the meaning that the artist put behind it that matters.

[@mebreevee]

I feel this way as well unless I am just drawing anime characters for fun via reference photos and then practicing shading with colors.

[@liberalistbat6352]

Wrong! Art is objectively good. Trash is what you get when it's bad.

[@MoonshineTora]

@@liberalistbat6352 If I understand you correctly, work can only then be considered art if everyone likes it equally? I never saw this happen - ever. Then no-one can make art, because there will always be someone who won't find it good. If an art piece follows all the rules of what makes a good art piece it still can feel boring and unimpressive, while the most chaotic and unruly work can speak to many people. There is no objectively good art and there never will be. And that's perfect, because then there wouldn't be art at all! everything would look the same.

[@jacksonm6969]

@@liberalistbat6352beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@jwalster9412]

Issue with neo both creative and a protectionist is that I will just spend hours trying to prefect a. Tiny detail and ignore everything else only to realize that detail is basically unnoticed to everyone else.

[@MorglortheMangler]

An artist doesn’t need experience, all they need is an open mind and passion for the arts. Besides Kevin is an art genius.

[@EpikGaming_]

i don't think so.

[@SylvesterLazarus]

As an artist (mostly amateur digital painter with a tiny bit of graphite drawing experience) I always say that experience and technical skill are just an extra layer on someone's work and anyone can make art who is interested and willing. Knowing how to make certain things well is secondary. If someone wants to be a portrait artist they will eventually look deeper into the subject and learn along the way. I hate the stigma that sais people need to meet some sort of imaginary standard to make any art that is meaningful. Commercial art is obviously a different thing, but that is just a fragment of the whole topic.

[@demo2823]

He has plenty of experience painting Jim in Jim's basement.

[@demo2823]

​@@SylvesterLazarus You might love the Museum of Bad Art! It's all about people who clearly had passion and vision when they started, but due to a lack of experience or over ambitiousness it just didn't quite work out.

[@SylvesterLazarus]

@@demo2823 I've seen that on youtube before and it's incredible! :D I also really like the smaller subreddit called r/badart which is kinda similar, but it's mostly amateur and even less skilled people uploading their works, but many of those labeled as "bad" feel more inspiring, and deep, and made with care than 90% of high skill art that was just made to impress random people. There's a frequent user there who often makes digital paintings about PTSD and like.. extreme mental distress? And those (for me at least) are some of the most striking artworks I've seen in a while.

[@slipiest-adv_7000]

What makes Kevin a more artist than I am is, despite realizing that his talent is not superior, he shows his art piece to someone and being okay with that. For me that takes a lot of courage to face judgement and critics. Also, Jose is such a nice guy. I wish I can meet people like him more

[@memelordmcmike3096]

As someone who took college art classes, everyone who isn't familiar with critiquing art will just look at it at face value and struggle to say anything, let alone anything good. Had to do a self portrait with only lines and no shading, thus my pupils were white. The teacher said I looked like a deer in headlights and tried to act like that was a good thing. Bitch, what?

[@joshgiesbrecht]

I feel you. I'm not a visual artist, but a musician. The fear of letting someone listen to something I've put a dozen or more hours into is a genuinely terrifying prospect. So for a decade it just sat unheard. But practice makes the perfect, the more you do it, the easier it gets and you learn how to deal with the negative emotions that arise. Successful people are successful because they failed and kept trying.

[@miraflameglade]

As an artist myself this for some reason really makes me feel like a proud mom. Watching people get hyped about art when they have very little or no experience is always so wholesome to me. It feels like remembering why I love art.

[@royallynick]

That's why I love bob Ross. He thought anyone can be an artist and it doesn't matter your level of skill as long as you love what youre doing. It's why I always encourage young artists and the like so they don't feel like they need to drop drawing or painting or whatever just because they aren't a master yet.

[@k.s4628]

Same! This felt so wholesome

[@mebreevee]

I am a casual artist and I too find joy in finding love in artwork. My hands are kinda messed up so its hard to draw as much as I used to, but I still try to get some art in every so often

[@HiddenFaithy]

Yeah that's exactly how I felt too.

[@randomtinypotatocried]

It's been fun seeing my husband get excited about learning oil painting since he says he isn't an artist (he was into performance art)

[@ByeAbby]

Kevin used a stencil brush on children's watercolor while following an oil tutorial. Honestly that is incredible. We should all aspire to have that kind of skill

[@excelynite]

You are saying that like somehow oil is easier to use than watercolors and that ain't the case.

[@ByeAbby]

@@excelynite I didn't mean to imply that whatsoever. I just found it entertaining how Kevin used the tools he did. All mediums have their challenges and I'm not saying at all that one is easier than the other.

[@GohPunk]

@@excelynite Oil is miles easier to use than water colors. I enjoy every moment of my time painting with oil, while water colors is a disaster. To each their own, i guess

[@Mars-dw2zc]

@@excelynite oil has to be worked differently to watercolour, which is prob part of why his stuff didnt blend like bob ross's

[@excelynite]

@@Mars-dw2zc also oil takes 1 month to dry out, and it's harder to mask mistakes or use them in your advantage.

[@vitothefrog6558]

Kevin, as an artist: I absolutely adore your painting. The colors are perfect (orange and blue are opposites on the color wheel, which means they stand out and clash with eachother! You unknowingly picked the perfect combo for a piece like this), the silhouette of the little dude is perfectly simple, and for someone who’s inexperienced, your blending skills are really impressive! I love seeing you branch out and do things like this Kevin. Congratulations- you’re officially an artist!! :)

[@hexamirofficial]

I would love if Kevin had like a monthly art series where he creates something new each time, and we could see him improve over time!

[@kaitlynh5782]

That would be so cool! I really enjoyed watching him create the “overwhelmed man” and would definitely like to see more of this.

[@yisyis]

god that would be so unironically good. I feel like it kinda blossomed something in him and I want to see more of it

[@kaitlynh5782]

@@yisyis it also makes me want to attempt to create something artsy. I painted gifts for my family last Christmas so I kinda want to do some more

[@yisyis]

@@kaitlynh5782 honestly go for it !! art doesn't have to be so strict and analytical all the time. It's about creating something you're proud of and it's really freeing it presents a side of yourself you're not used to

[@addastra03]

I love this idea!!

[@clowncampaign7416]

This video makes me so happy on so many levels. Jose's philosophy on art and the points he was trying to express to Kevin are so important. I went to college for art, and nothing can suck the love for art out of you like that can. But his perspective on the childlike quality to art, about Picasso turning away from technical realism in his later life to instead pursue the type of art that was just *fun* to him - all of that is so true. You can go to school for four years like I did, gain all the technical skill in the world, but if you don't have that passion and interest for what you're doing that Kevin showed throughout this video, you will never really *grow*. And Kevin, when you were following that Bob Ross tutorial, you said something like, "I messed up, so I had to go over it and try something new, so I'm no longer following the tutorial, because I'm not as brave as Mr. Ross." But I would argue the opposite. It's super, super hard and scary for artists to admit that they messed up and to scrap art, or to go outside of their usual guidelines when things don't work out in order to still make something that works. That takes a *lot* of bravery! I still really struggle to do it!! Idk, I think that after having trained so hard in art for so long, seeing people who are new to it try it with a genuine interest in the craft, even if they're self-conscious, makes me really happy. I love seeing non-artists try art. I love seeing new artists pick up art. You art doesn't have to be "good," it doesn't have to be "right." Was Kevin's piece super technically complex? No. But it was *cool*. It was interesting, it had meaning, it came from Kevin's heart, it was his attempt at trying to express something important to him. And that is what makes his little red man so fun to look at! I was really impressed with it in the end. And the fact that Kevin is happy with it is what makes it so special. I really hope that you continue to make art if that's what you feel like doing, Kev! Be it through digital city scaping, paining, oil pastels (pretty sure that's what your glorbing was, lmao), charcoal (my personal favorite!!), etc. And the same goes for anyone reading this. I think you could make some really cool stuff. :)

[@fugithegreat]

As someone who minored in art in college, I agree so much that it can suck the joy out, with much depending on who are your professors. There were so many gatekeepers at my university, it felt like they were trying to weed out people who were less technically proficient and actively trying to discourage people who they perceived as not real artists. There were multiple occasions where my art was specifically ridiculed by the teachers (they didn't know I was the artist because it was work from a different class) and it was so demotivating that after I graduated, I didn't make much art for a long time. I wish I'd had more teachers like José.

[@domomiko]

I ain't reading all of that🔥🔥🔥

[@ZeroArtsMade]

As someone who used to draw so much as a child and just lost all of it growing up, I feel really happy seeing new and non-artists try it out. Been meaning to come back to it and have been trying for quite some time now. Art is just amazing and it's really fun.

[@alex_bee]

@@domomiko shame, they had some really good points - and it’s not that long lol

[@cindygauthier8567]

As someone else who went to art school, some of my best teachers were the ones who encouraged us to just play and experiment with our art. That’s how you make the kind of discoveries that lead you down paths you never expected, and how you end up drawing and developing your own style. Kevin’s pieces were honestly pretty good. We get so caught up in trying to make things that look like an expert made them that we forget that art is expression. And his art was pure expression, and experimentation, and joy in just creating something; that’s something so many people lose over the years and have to try to find again. As for the notion that only some people are artists, I’ll argue until I’m blue in the face that creation is the most fundamentally human thing ever. We’re the only animal that makes things just to express ourselves, or just to look at, or just for fun. Art is an intrinsically human thing, and everybody should absolutely find some kind of creative outlet because it genuinely improves your life. Even just whistling some little tune you made up, or drawing things in the dirt, or making something in Minecraft, is being creative!

[@ChungusDevito]

I would argue that you're actually a very artistic and creative person with the content that you make. Art doesn't just have to be painting and drawing, it has many forms. Your videos are amazing and hilarious and I would definitely consider them art and you an artist. I think your drawing at the end here further shows how much of an artist you've always been. Keep being you Kevin, cause you're god damn amazing

[@nannasofie]

It's like José says, it's in all the little things we do.

[@cow00717]

Agreed his whole job is pretty much making art in video form

[@adri-mc5ed]

I'm getting addicted to watch Kevin learning a new activity

[@ethanthereenactorguy4829]

Kevin's videos are his art medium. Little does he know, Kevin has been a highly talented artist this entire time.

[@annabellemalone1630]

Exactly what I was thinking too. Video creation is an art form too

[@nskyegazer]

That’s definitely what I was thinking! Kevin’s gifted with creativity and has been an artist for years and years! ❤

[@roxymartin9094]

Yep, plus there's his music! Seems like an artist to me.

[@supernova582]

His balance of authentic comedy and chaos he put into his videos is extraordinary! Is he a bad gamer and bad at Spanish? Yes altho that just adds more uniqueness. Kevin es no bien con Espanol

[@Nightweaver1]

I was going to say that myself. The art Kevin makes is in video format, which is just as valid. His music as well. Art can be any medium, as long as it comes from your soul and demonstrates to the world your unique perspective on life.

[@rmb6037]

I was really sad at first when Kevin was being so cynical about his painting. It was fantastic to see him grow to express his satisfaction with his own creations over the course of the video! Keep at it, Kevin!

[@custardhatter9537]

He's painting with a pastry brush, this is all I can expect from Kevin. I love it

[@woowar87]

I came straight down to the comments to check I wasn't going crazy! But yep.. that's a pastry brush! 🤣

[@AngieLo89]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@deluxedistrait]

As an artist who loves looking to deeply into things... it’s so Kevin. Unconventional and bizarre, but he makes it work anyway.

[@mebreevee]

@@deluxedistrait That he does.

[@SwimmingInSunlight]

You mustn't question his genius!

[@holospiders]

So glad Kevin is getting the true art loving child experience, trying to make art with horrific cheap art supplies. Great job Kevin!

[@Thenoobestgirl]

I would like to see him show up on his parents' doorstep to show them his latest creations and see their reactions, but I'm sure that would never happen...

[@kassassin_brahgawk]

I love Jose beyond words. We need more artists like him who lift up aspiring artists.

[@mojothehelpermonkey1176]

Kevin is one of the artists who ever lived.

[@benjaminlong1960]

I hope Kevin realizes that every video he makes is a work of art that many people enjoy.

[@prairiepanda]

For real, right from the start I was thinking, "But your whole career is built upon making art!"

[@kropotkinnie]

Feel like this is a great example of how a lot of beginner artists hold themselves back by telling themselves they're beginners. You can learn so much in even your first drawings just by fully throwin urself into them and not telling yourself you're not good enough yet to focus on a certain technique or getting that shape right, etc. I've taught total beginners basic portrait sketching before and they're always super surprised with how good their work is for being a first time thing, just because instead of giving up or underestimating themselves they picked up on the advice I gave and really let themselves try to view and draw through an artistic lense. If you're just starting off, don't hinder yourself with negative thinking or a fear of jumping in too deep. Seriously just go for it, and if you see something that you think can be improved on, don't wait until you're "better", go ahead and do it. You'll find you can actually make a lot of really great stuff that you never expected yourself to produce, and you'll have more fun than you would underestimating your initial abilities.

[@skyegoodman5778]

i got a degree in fine arts and college art absolutely killed my creativity and my passion and seeing someone like kevin just get this lil burst of passion and jump right in makes me want to cry. when he was proud of his art at the end i could sob

[@skyegoodman5778]

also the water color painting was actually so good considering the materials he was using. i hope he keeps up with his creativity he seems to have the passion that makes all artists great

[@nickmuffin1722]

🥺😭

[@justeirlys9175]

I HAD THIS HAPPEN TOO! I did gcse art and that wasn’t as bad, going into A Level art though killed my creativity the strict deadlines made drawing become a chore, I ended up dropping out due to my mental health and I’ve never felt so inspired to draw and put my energy into art without feeling the pressure of failure.

[@stevenwilsonguitar]

@@skyegoodman5778 I feel you. I went to music school and it was a good experience overall and I'm glad I did it, but the deadlines and the occasional strict teacher took the joy out of writing, playing, and producing music, which is something I loved doing in my spare time. I'm slowly getting back into it as a passion but it was tough for a bit there.

[@Devanimations]

I definitely got the art burnout after going to school for both computer art and animation. I'm grateful I learned so much, but squeezing so much knowledge into such a short amount of time really sucked a lot of the joy out of it.

[@VenusFloh]

Kevin already knows his way around art with his all the "volunteers" in his basement who draw paintings

[@ptheorist4670]

I love seeing Kevin try out new things just for the fun of it. I feel like a lot of our generation has forgotten about the idea of hobbies and trying out new stuff. He looks so satisfied doing something new and it's honestly inspiring.

[@littlenightstars888]

I love how Kevin went in to everything wildly unprepared, sometimes with terrible equipment, and absolute know knowledge of techniques or how to use things and yet he still made some really impressive stuff! As a artist who has done the exact same thing starting out im so proud of him. This is how all artists are born.

[@mattieg1904]

Why did this video make me wanna cryyyy. I spent my entire life creating art and never feeling like it was art. This video itself felt more like the kind of art I want to produce than what I’ve done before.

[@CallMeKevin]

I feel like I learned a lot about art from doing this weirdly enough and a big part of it feels like nothing I ever do will be any good? It feels like it kinda comes with the territory a little

[@adethesimp]

@@CallMeKevin damn that's too relatable

[@Shoyren]

@@CallMeKevin Yup that’s the universal artist experience right there.

[@custardhatter9537]

@@CallMeKevin You will feel peak art hopelessness when you try to make a hand for the first time. There is no stronger feeling of 'nothing I will ever make is of worth' than looking at the dishevelled spider with fingernails you've just scrawled into existence

[@TheBanana93]

@@CallMeKevin I have this exact same issue with my music (which is an art shhh)

[@managoat1109]

I became so emotional while watching Kevin learn and understand how to create art and what art means. When he was saying that he's not good at art or that something isn't perfect, it really reminded me of when I was younger and would be overly critical of the things I created. I want Kevin to know that art is never perfect. There is no master painter, or illustrator or other medium. It's okay to make mistakes and to be critical of yourself, but don't beat yourself up when the thing you're creating isn't turning out how you wanted. It's a learning experience and it's okay to not know what you're doing. And genuinely, when he drew the orange silhouette and said he thinks he likes it, I felt so much pride and happiness for him. Kevin did a great job and I'm really proud of him for leaving his comfort zone and trying something new and creative.

[@winterhaley3517]

The artist talking to you so kindly though.. He can tell you're not vertile in his practice but he can tell you're interested and he's so receptive. I adore him

[@seidimeow]

from pro skater to pro artist, he's taking up all my hobbies but kevin is an instant child prodigy

[@Kita-xs7lp]

I'm a professionally trained artist (sculpture mostly) and getting to go along with Kevin on this journey helped me fall in love with my craft all over again. The little break through moments really made me so genuinely happy for him and I hope he keeps dabbling in different ways of making art. Everyone has so much to say through art really, we should never limit art to only those with high level technical ability, materials or knowledge

[@starwarsgeek3339]

As an artist, I am genuinely impressed with the final art piece and the building print! Kevin has a good instinct for bolder colors and it pays off

[@patricklukcy13]

He's been training himself for years by designing torture basements.

[@wolfbyte2468]

As an artist for about 10 years, I only end up liking about 10% of the stuff I've made. You've done really well for someone who's never really done art before! Good job!

[@KillMePete]

Ong it seems everything I make I hate

[@demo2823]

​​@@KillMePete What you do is you hide it in your partner's drawer until you forget about it then you stumble upon it in the future, assume your partner made it, and then gush about it to them because you are seeing it through the eyes of love not self-judgement and over-awareness.

[@radekchrabota]

​@@demo2823 there's a glaringly big flaw in your plan What if I live in a cave and don't have drawers?

[@kitten-blades]

Idk why but I cried watching this, it's so nice to see people experiencing art and being creative

[@mahra_jabokwoam]

I was also tearing up, I agree completely it's wonderful to see

[@quinnbennettpelkey]

I have ADHD and I completely understand what he's talking about when he's describing being overwhelmed by thought. The art he made is a really good representation of that feeling. You should be very proud, Kevin!!!

[@dearvocalist]

this is one of the reasons i really love kevin. as someone who also has adhd i find his struggles and his trains of thought in his videos to be rly relatable and it reminds me that its not just me who does these things

[@technician0096]

YES! 100% agree, before he even mentioned that’s what he was going for, i was kinda getting the vibe from the drawing. just the way the body and head looked empty but full at the same time. I’ve been watching Kevin’s vidoes now for years, like 7 years or something… idk it’s one of the few things i’ve actually managed to stay pretty committed to watching and not losing interest in. Kevin truly has an artistic mind, he’s a very creative person with so many ideas and a willingness to try so many new things regardless of his skill levels… in fact sometimes it seems the lower they are the more likely he’ll give it a try 🤣 I think Kevin is a great guy and i absolutely wish him the best everyday. I feel like i can understand and relate in many ways myself.

[@SalamanderLights]

Yeah, that hit me really hard. I had to pause the video.

[@Nightweaver1]

And the best part about Bob is that he wouldn't criticize, he'd encourage you to keep trying, and reach for your dreams.

[@merryryely]

First time a callmekevin made me emotionally cry. So proud of your painting Kevin. It is sooo goood. I make paintings for a living so i have a lot experience with it. And what you made is up there with the really good abstract arts. And when Jose said there is passion inside of you, tears started rolling down my cheeks. I hope you continue expressing yourself in art, even just for yourself and not make a video about it. As long as you enjoy it and helps you. We love you Kevin.

[@oddabandon]

This is great, I love how Kevin just flat-out doesn't listen to Bob Ross then manages to create something genuinely beautiful--it looks like an actual scene I could come across on a hike

[@anophoria]

I really enjoy the ''new'' type of content of yours. Really love these types of videos from you! They are so entertaining! Exactly what I need after questioning my life decisions for 10 hours straight. Thank you, Kevin! (Btw, ''new'' cause you've been doing them for a short while now :)) Really appreciate you.

[@NYCTOSEE]

Kevin, as someone who pretty much their whole life has done dark mental health drawings, your red and blue one is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I saw the face and immediately the first thing I thought was “oooh it kinda looks like the face is blurred out, kinda like a dark painting about not knowing who you really are or having dark thoughts… nah… he won’t go that route.” And then I saw the outline and I GASPED. It just kept getting better and better. Honestly the message in that one is very very clear and the oil pastels sorta give it a very avant-garde moving picture feel that I absolutely LOVE! I felt like I could envision the painting along with you. I would love to hang that up on my wall. Oh, and that first painting you made was super good too! Honestly, the color scheme was super pretty. ❤

[@SalamanderLights]

Kevin explaining what he was trying to express at 19:00 hit me really hard. The final piece made me tear up a bit. I think Kevin accomplished exactly what he set out to do.

[@kenjutsukata1o1]

As someone who is an artist and was diagnosed with ADHD late in life, that bit really hit my emotions. Just knowing what he's gone through up to this point, and seeing the genuine surprised joy on his face when he realized he'd accomplished what he was trying to do really resonated with me. I'm so glad that Kevin plays these learning experiences straight/genuine instead of treating it like a joke. They're legitimately touching and inspiring because of it.

[@TheBuddha337]

Yeah, that sense of vulnerability he showed, I felt it.

[@charlottebeeckman]

I'm an artist who struggles with internal monologue that's quite negative, so seeing this just completely shifted my perspective. This was so fun to see Kevin! And the main purpose of art is to express yourself and enjoy it, maybe even tune in with your inner child :)

[@laurensullivan1522]

Being an artist is showcasing your internal thoughts. Its polarizing. To put your thoughts into existence is always a vulnerable place to be in. You physically see it, its no longer a thought, its real, and tangible. Scary.

[@alexrusso6503]

Honestly I was thinking the same thing as I watched this I've had some serious art block and haven't felt confident in the last few things I've done. Esp because I've started to see a trend in my style and don't really like it. But this has been really inspiring seeing this has really made me realize that it doesn't matter how it looks it's about doing it and expressing myself. And most importantly having fun

[@laurensullivan1522]

@@alexrusso6503 🥰

[@MissLilyPlays]

I agree! This video actually helped me to start creating again. Finding something that inspires me and just trying things out.

[@Vel0city_was_here]

Honestly i regret not watching this sooner, i really need more of these “mini journey” type of videos this was truly uplifting between seeing Jose welcome Kevin and give legitimately sound advice to seeing Kevin be truly vulnerable in bits it made me feel less insecure about trying to make something. Please keep this style of video comin Kevo :)

[@TheLastArbiter]

4:03 I like how as soon as Bob does anything that isn’t just back and forth shades of the same color, Kevin says “he’s getting complicated” 😂😂😂

[@ivonne_lau]

I thought the same though

[@saskiavanderwesthuizen]

I am honestly so proud to be a part of Kevin's community and to see him grow and try different things. I was smiling throughout the entire video. It's like Kev is a friend to us all and we're just here in the comments cheering him on and learning from him

[@Furiac.]

it is very sweet and nice to see him try this stuff out

[@that_pan_chick8650]

For anyone wondering at 1:26 it says “And the next day, Kevin was cancelled for lying about ingesting harmful chemicals.” 😂

[@reythelastdragonpearl9470]

I'm so proud of Kevin. Seeing him do something that he wanted to do and put the effort and passion into it. That art at the end is genuinly impressive considering he hadn't done so much art before that. Good job Kev!

[@staby3956]

I am honestly super impressed with the final outcome. It’s so rare for people this early in their art career to “get it.” Art isn’t about being the “best” or most technically impressive, it’s all about self expression. Whether it’s expressed in oil paints on a 20ft x 20ft canvas or with crayons on printer paper doesn’t matter as long as it is something true to you. I’ve seen many technically impressive paintings that fall flat because of the lack of heart. In truth, some of the most moving pieces i’ve seen were quite simple in concept. The finished piece in this video is dripping with personality and intent, i love it. Also don’t think lowly of your technical skills. I was surprised when you chose blue to be the “overwhelming” color because that was exactly what I was thinking. Blue and orange are on the opposite side of the color wheel, making them complementary colors. The blue and orange contrast each other and create a feeling of unease and chaos whilst also looking good together. Also, the choice to make the pencil strokes go the same way makes the whole piece feel unified and cohesive. :)

[@callummclachlan4771]

That's what I learnt with photography. Some of my favourite photos that I have taken are terrible from a technical standpoint. Out of focus, underexposed, overexposed etc. But they have a certain feel.

[@greaterthan3689]

Underrated comment! Such a wholesome video

[@Blue-fe4by]

I think that's why AI "art" will never be true art. Sure it's technically impressive (if you ignore the fact that it's all stolen artwork and made by a computer) but it lacks that heart and emotion that comes from human made art. The AI is just spitting out what its fed but real art has life experience and actual thought behind it. Kevins piece at the end of the video told a story and that's something I dont think AI "art" could ever do.

[@emipello]

Kevin learned that day that he enjoys making abstract art. Using a mixed variety of art supplies. As someone who's been drawing for 10 years, jumping into drawing without having an idea it's the most fun way to create art. You just trusting the process and see what you can create is so rewarding.

[@realtbhandrew]

It's funny how you seem to better without a tutorial. Jose is right, it really does come from the soul.

[@HeisenbergFam]

Kevin is honestly an artistic genius who is more consistent than 50% of US marriages

[@richardew8717]

Man you are just copy pasting from different videos. I just saw you paste this almost exact thing in Kubz Scouts. Comments like this are completely useless

[@m.aswanthajay8790]

Ayo Mr white

[@Mad_Leroy]

@@richardew8717 No, that was me. I've gotten a heart from Kevin on multiple videos using almost that exact comment...

[@Sumirevins]

@@richardew8717 Yup, He's just another copypaste bot like Nub, Owo and NMROH is a very blessed mod. Honestly they cringe me to the core for how pathetic they're.

[@Nublythenub0078]

@@Sumirevins OWO was an actual person btw but there is another person that started usin the same name and that one is a bot

[@RedKing12000]

It’s pretty inspiring seeing Kevin put himself out there like this, and getting almost thus nervous joy out of the experience. It’s an earnest reminder that there’s always more one can find within themselves than they could ever possibly know. Jose being a wholesome cinnamon roll is just the lipstick on the cake.

[@crystalk4998]

This was actually wonderful to watch as an artist, Kevin! It was all my stages of grief and excitement and anguish when I draw all compacted into 25 minutes and 40 seconds. Sincerely though, seeing you explore an art medium like this is so nice to see. Agree with Jose, there’s art in everything, and what you do on a daily basis is an art form. Welcome to the art fam, Kevin!

[@beevergreen4408]

I love when people paint with Bob Ross during his tutorials and eventually end up making something similar but entirely different just because of how things worked out, and end up really happy with their results. Like I'm positive stuff like this is exactly what Bob Ross would have wanted and would love to see

[@demo2823]

My sister and I did the same Bob Ross video and somehow she ended up with an airy autumn forest with a rocky creek and I ended up with a lake half obscured by ferns in a thick tropical rainforest. We hung them beside each other but they don't really work as a set.

[@vanguardiris3232]

My great-grandfather was terrible in many ways, but one of the ones we can talk about at the dinner table is that he used to say his daughters were rubbish at art and make fun of them when they tried. My granny stopped painting because she was sure she was terrible at it, but when she was full-grown she found a Bob Ross video in a charity shop. Her paintings are beautiful and she's been doing them for decades thanks to Mr Ross. He was a special kind of teacher

[@dillonhaynes6427]

Kevin, you gave us Jim Pickens, and the stories created with him are works of art. 🖌️🎨

[@Dracocetus]

I have a bachelor's degree in art teaching and been working as one for 1 and a half year and I would honestly say that the last picture proves to me that you are more artistic than you think. The fact that you are able to look at the picture and determine what should be done next to make it look better is actually quite impressive. You are able to do that more than a lot of people I know, even more than a few that enjoy making art regularly. It also has variations in textures and contrasts. You should really be proud of that! I am proud at least 😂❤️

[@Noyoutubehandlesforme]

I'm an actual artist, both paid and as a hobby, but I've been experiencing such a horrible block that I haven't been able to start for ages, and seeing Kevin's little sketch man, and Jose's advice, legit made me want to just overcome the voices in my head and just START again already and make art for my soul's sake. I love this video❤

[@georgiabowen3517]

Awh i know the feeling , I’ve had a block for a while . You can do it ! I’m so glad your getting back into it !

[@christa3410]

Kevin, this stranger on the internet is so proud of you! Usually I’m crying from laughing from your videos but this time I was tearing up from how touching and vulnerable this was. Your journey into art was beautiful! You’re a good soul, Kevin. (:

[@overratedboomerang]

'I don't care if I destroy my desk in the name of Art' Spoken like a true artist! So proud of you. You did so well! this video was highly entertaining as well

[@megb7327]

At one point all surfaces you create on become fair game, and clothing 😂😂😂

[@needfortweed8734]

With Kevin being Irish, he should visit the museum in Dublin, the Francis Bacon studio. That was an artist that didn't bother with things being messy...

[@BobbyCorwen1771]

How does so much pure good boy wholesomeness fit into one person? Kevin is truly Jim's polar opposite. Too pure for this world

[@nightmaredoodles9958]

Soon to be graduating art student here- I absolutely love how your final piece turned out! I genuinely feel like the composition, color scheme, and wild line strokes work really well to convey the feeling of being plagued by thought, as the title you called it suggests. I also appreciate that you kept the strokes of the pastels, crayons, and pencils in the same direction, as it makes it feel like it was intentional rather than it just happened or was a mistake. I think you could totally learn to be an artist if you keep up the effort. I see great potential in your work!

[@nickolasvanduyne3442]

I feel like I can confidently say that we all wanna meet Jose, even in the very little screen time he got he comes off genuinely kind

[@nobodynoone4161]

As an artist, this video was lovely to watch. Art brings joy and it's an incredible way for neurodivergent people to express ourselves. I hope you continue expressing yourself through art, Kevin.

[@woofnuggiez]

20:09 - 24:10 I actually like that, it looks like overwhelming anxiety, or stillness. :) It's hard to make art that makes you think or feel things, I think you did a good job.

[@Kelly-wc8ue]

I think Jose was trying to tell you too that what you do already is art. This whole video is filled with your passion, making videos, entertaining people, and trying to brighten up their day. I loved your final art piece, you should be proud ❤

[@BeaneCat]

I don’t often call things genuinely wholesome, but that’s what this whole video is. As a long-time artist myself, it brings me a special kind of joy to see other people get excited over art with such childlike enthusiasm and pure feeling. Thanks for sharing your art with us Kevin. (Also, if you ever decided to dip into the charcoals again, it’s a super fun medium!! Just be ready to have a bit of a mess on your hands, literally.)

[@flowwrfield]

Watching this as an artist is so exciting because i love watching people’s journeys through art. Your water colour piece was soo nice! ❤❤

[@carrot4978]

I never really comment but I just want to say how much I enjoyed this. As an artist experience means nothing to me, because art is just art. I’m so happy about you being comfortable enough with the vulnerability with the last piece and I’m so happy as well that you found art a good outlet :)

[@Onbetween]

Kevin is truly me during my creative process "in my brain I have a plan but my hand has its own agenda" " this is awful" "yeah I'm pretty sure I hate that"

[@phoebedarker]

I adore Jose. Such a soft soul. Thank you for this, Kevin!♥️

[@skobree6360]

As an artist I can say with confidence that Kevin is in fact an art genius

[@theoguncleslappy9150]

Stick man drawing

[@matrixpotato]

As a self-taught artist, it makes me really happy to see Kevin trying different mediums of art and being proud of himself! I always tell everyone anyone can draw, it just takes practice, like anything does! I hope you continue creating art, Kevin! There are so many different types of creative mediums you can take up and I hope you find one that really sparks your interest

[@ManicMama.]

This is why you're my absolute favorite content creator. Beautiful chaos ❤ I loved this so much! I really enjoy when you do these types of videos.

[@nicovado]

I don't know what this type of content is called but I absolutely loved it. It felt like a conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Calming and incredibly entertaining. I could watch Kevin try different hobbies and activities all day!

[@willowfoxart]

As an artist I absolutely adore when other people try art! Your work is beautiful Kevin, and if you decide to keep up with art these will be such treasured pieces for you

[@g.yad.4758]

Please keep going! You clearly have ideas for future art pieces, you're interested in trying out different materials & techniques and making your drawings more and more detailed, and there's so much more to enjoy in the process If it feels overwhelming, you may try to 1. look for "beginner tutorial" about different kinds of strokes / blobs you can make with it, how you can smudge / erase it to create different effects 2. continue to do both drawings from imagination and life drawings, like you did with your mug, that way you'll be building a reference library in your head to better communicate your ideas This is such a heartwarming video. I'm an artist myself and i'm so happy seeing somebody discovering it for themselves

[@nothinghere7391]

Jose seems like genuinenly passionate artist that was very glad he could help you start drawing and to motivate you to do it more.

[@AspensRot]

I’m so happy to see you representing mental health, Kevin! Your piece looks awesome, and I really enjoyed following your creative process! I really relate to that feeling of needing to get your art perfect on the first time. It’s crushing to see mistakes roll in and your vision fall out of reach :( That said, discussing men’s mental health is an honorable thing to do, and I really appreciate you for doing it. That’s hard stuff! Thanks, Kev!!

[@Argiope92]

We love Jose. Fantastic that you found him. I'll check his channel too.

[@ellixenchantments5930]

I love this video. Jose was so kind and encouraging. And I really liked the things Kevin made! I love when people create art just for the fun of it, it makes every piece great in its own way.

[@Ruby_Key]

Honestly Kevin, even if you suck and don't go anywhere with art. The fact that you tried is commendable enough. Not only was this entertaining and funny, I bet you got a better understanding of art and what it means to pursue a skill than if you had never tried. More people need to be like Kevin.

[@rabejenn]

"Plauged by Thought" really turned into a wonderful visual expression of that totally overwhelmed feeling. I'm glad you are pleased with it, it turned out so well! I once tried to draw how depression felt (my own brain-challenge) and found it pretty cathartic. Hope this was a bit cathartic for you, too.

[@psychohippie]

Kevin managing to make what he made with the kit from my 90s childhood is incredible. Turns out Kevin is also an Art Genius! The whole video was beautiful, Plagued by Thoughts is a splendid piece, and felt like a bit of art therapy.

[@Pien-qo9kr]

As an artist, Im gonna say Im honestly super impressed by how you’re doing ! Genuinely Plus, seeing you work on this and explain your thoughts kinda helped me rekindle memories of when I started and was really passionate about making art. You’re doing amazing Kev and if you feel like it, I’d love to see you do this again :)

[@mantiscore90]

You know I binge art videos daily, especially when working on my own art, and this was probably one of the most inspiring and pleasant to watch that I've seen all week! I love that you made a genuine effort and tried a bunch of different things to see what you liked or didn't like, and the fact that you went mixed media at the end just because you felt like it! I loved your last piece, and as of late relate to that overthinking and intrusive thoughts. You genuinely made something that had a connection to both you and I'm sure others who saw this video and that's fuckin awesome! Also, if you continue to use oil pastels they sell fixatives to spray on your final piece to keep them from smudging once you're done. You can also use hair spray I believe? Though I think that changes the way the colors look after drying sometimes I don't know I just let my shit smudge like a hooligan, but thought I'd share in case you do more! :)

[@GhostHelwig]

I’m so happy to see you branching out with your content. I can’t stop smiling watching this, too. 😄

[@saskiavanderwesthuizen]

Kevin is the most relatable person ever. I tried painting a while back and I couldn't paint anything nice.Seeing Kev's work of art on his first try, makes me wanna try again

[@grayhatjen5924]

Do it! And don't box yourself in to painting in a classical way. Think outside the box and paint like you were a 6 year old. It's so freeing.

[@webwolf404]

ALSO as an art teacher i can NEVER make the builds you make in sims etc you have a talent with video game builds ! great way to appreciate it

[@rishycup]

You make art every day, Kevin. Your videos are art. You take time to think of ideas, craft ways to make those ideas come to life, and then frame and edit them. And we all love to see it. Love that you are trying new things, though, and stepping out of your comfort zone a bit!

[@Haliceph]

Yep! Especially how he does his skits time to time

[@decobenji423]

As an artist, this was such a wholesome and lovely video to watch! It's also nice to have the reminder to not be scared of trying new methods of creating art, and to focus less on making something that will appeal to people, and more on just expressing something or showing my passion. Honestly, I think I might even send this to people who tell me they wish they could draw like I do, because it's lovely to see reminders that it's never too late to start!

[@thewoodlandcryptid]

pretty sure this is my favorite video i've ever seen on kevin's channel, it's so cool seeing him go out of his comfort zone and make art he's proud of

[@minakothememequeen1281]

I love these types of videos. Kevin is just so lovable to watch

[@seanmorrison9332]

I’d argue that Kevin’s interpretation of video games is indeed art

[@castersz]

congratulations kevin on becoming a FELLOW ARTIST. i unironically hope you continue to make art! i personally find that once you let go of making "good" art and instead focus on making stuff that says or means something to you, it's a hobby that can be very therapeutic.

[@nicolikesnarwhals]

My old art professor told me something I'll always remember about the artistic process - there's no such thing as 'good art' and 'bad art', if whatever you're making, drawing, sculpting, painting, if that's making you feel something, if that's bringing you a sense of joy or peace to create, then you're an artist. This was such a fun video to watch and draw a long side - thank you so much for reminding me of that lesson, Kevin! 💖💖