THE 5 BIGGEST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRO ARTISTS and AMATEURS [+How to Make Art your JOB]

[@Lady_of_Winds]

A mindset that I developed and works well for me is: *"My art is pretty good. But it could also be better."* This won't make you talk down to yourself and at the same time it reminds you to improve more.

[@tatsantiago4075]

Thank you

[@wakamekuun8523]

Luminaara damn how tho? Nothing works for me. Im too shy to show my art and i also seem to really hate it :( its like the more i look at it the more i hate it. I just feel like the more i hate my art, the easier it is to find mistakes and try to correct it. And this is the worst form of thinking. Im well aware of that. But i dont know how to change it

[@aidamou]

That’s a fantastic way to look at things! Just reading that makes me so motivated

[@Feet570]

Ray - study the thing you want to draw- from real life. Turn negative thoughts into a motivation to improve. Observe your mistakes and figure out how to fix them. You may not be that good now, but you will be in a few years.

[@francesca1745]

I can’t get that mindset I don’t love my art

[@charlottegriffith2320]

I see Lavendertowne as the big sister of the young artist community. She's one of the few people who can critique things and make suggestions while being positive and encouraging.

[@charlottegriffith2320]

@SimplyArtistic bro, thank you sm 0.0

[@residentkane]

Yeah. I was drawing earlier while watching her videos and taking her advice, and she made me feel a little better about my art. I think I like drawing in her style much more than my typical anime art style, but I dunno. I love them both.

[@penguinwithgun6436]

Charlotte Griffith Exept a actual big sis would throw you off a window and still have their mom on their side lol

[@starferaj3606]

WHY DO I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE

[@TheGoreTheorists]

and that right there is the sister im trying to be to my younger brother

[@KahokoHinoEEVEE]

LavenderTowne: “I believe in you.” Me, who had been perfectly fine up until this moment: **eyes suddenly well up with tears**

[@sukaz]

o h m y g o d MOOD-

[@00Raven00]

Mood

[@The_DoctorEw]

Me too, hit the feels

[@menameMid]

I see, you like dolightful

[@ace8481]

Same ;-;

[@m5d1e]

When I like my art I’m like *”Well not to brag or anything, but I think this thing I did is pretty good, IT’S NOT GREAT!! But it’s okay. Not to brag though I’m not trying to brag.”*

[@nicolemartinez6440]

@- Maddie - Mood 😂

[@ambermargheim5726]

It's so hard not acidentaly brag. O usually forget I said something and I repeat it so everyone says I brag because I keep forgetting I already said that. And trying to be positive can be super difficult. I have gotten better af stopping myself from over fixing. Basically if you use a pencil you sometimes try to refit it so many times it will look terrible because of the eraser marks, of it had looked fine before you changed it. Hang in there budding and experienced artists out there! Merry Christmas

[@snekboop9687]

true tho I always feel like people will find me narcissistic if I say I'm proud of something lmao

[@meganepelletier853]

@@snekboop9687 I think it really comes down to how you phrase it. If you just bluntly say that you love or hate your piece, you may sound like you're either bragging or pitying yourself. However, if you take the time to acknowledge what you like about a certain piece and then ask for constructive feedback regarding other aspects of the piece you're not so sure about, it shows both self-appreciation but also self-awareness regarding your flaws as an artist. For example, if you have a certain drawing or sketch you like and want feedback from your teachers, you can say that you like how a specific element came out/ the balance of the lines/contrast/expressiveness/movement (this indicates that's an element you selected and intend to keep in the piece). Then, you can discuss other aspects of the drawing you're not so sure about. When you do that, try to define what it is exactly that you're struggling with. Do you feel like the composition is a bit weak? Are you struggling with color choices (stylistic or technical), with angles, depth, contrast? Are you trying to emulate a style and struggling with the technical aspect of things? Are you looking for conceptual advice and perhaps seeking cultural/artistic references from your teacher? Side note: ok, sometimes you just like the dang piece the way it is and aren't looking for feedback. It's ok to say you like your piece, just don't obnoxiously brag about it. Semi-humble pride is fine. Praising yourself feels good sometimes too. That's a pretty long-winded comment, so TLDR: if you are to criticize your own art, recognize it's qualities first, and then explain what it is that you don't like and why you don't like it from an artistic/technical standpoint. It just sounds better ;) Hope that helps anyone struggling with the self-depreciating artist curse (coming from a self-depreciating artist 😅)

[@nanamicontentinhaler2969]

@@heyitsjuri same like only my family and online friends

[@chaotichoe2759]

DUDE IM SO PROUD I LEARNED TO MAKE HANDS!!! LIKE DECENT LOOKING HANDS THAT KINDA GO ALONG WITH MY DRAWINGS!!!!

[@g0lden-m00n5]

YYYAAAAAAYYYYYY

[@daryohq748]

Wow, a year ago, i bet they're great now!

[@livv_watkins_759]

Well done dude, now, teach me

[@onishojo9430]

Y E S, CONGRATS!!!

[@emi-ne1kv]

Oh.Billie yeah lol

[@randomcoyote8807]

The artist's eye is always drawn right to that 1,437,256th line that went horribly *wrong*, but the audience sees the work as a whole.

[@ambermargheim5726]

Yep

[@shototodoroki3292]

I agree

[@woahwoahwoah7530]

Yup. Like on my drawing on my oc, I kept staring at my left/right? Eye that I kept moving trying to make it straight. But all the comments I got on that video, says nothing about it ;w;

[@queer-ios3155]

You can say hands it's ok

[@wakpak4399]

@@woahwoahwoah7530 rip sir

[@scarletttesta5160]

I love how the painting is like "rude! how DARE you disrespect what you created"

[@factoringpractice]

@Snailtopi Livsoppdrag LMAO YES

[@katekursive1370]

"Loving something unconditionally doesn't mean you love it more; it just means you love it sadder." - Jenny Nicholson.

[@windchime7011]

Mengyuexi so inspirational 😞✊🏻

[@gh05tb0yz]

acorn dude I almost cried that brought a tear to my eye 😢 thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing now I am happy 😃

[@carterphair5293]

Bruh this is deep. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@uhohitsme7733]

With great power, comes great big booty bitches -- Albert Einstein

[@amychi_]

@@carterphair5293 are you 9

[@lichichan9425]

I have a friend in my class. She's an artist too. I usually draw anime, comics, cartoons and doodles. She mostly draws realistic, plants, portrets and other stuff like this. We like exchanging opinions about our art and complain about it. Because we have different styles it's really big lesson for us. We're trying to make art that everyone will like even if they draw different things. Sorry for bad English (I'm from Poland)

[@jaritarahman3302]

Licia Chan that’s really cool, you can help each other with the things that you might be bad at. I’ve got friends who are artists, but they draw anime, and I do like cartoons and like every now and then, dresses.

[@guilhermecavallari5881]

Your English is very good!

[@snowcrow913]

Same! Me and my friend have different style is so many ways. Hers is more realistic and mine is more cartoony. I am also tend to work digitally. It’s really nice having someone who doesn’t do the same ish stuff than you as a friend!

[@residentkane]

Aw. That's cute lol, and your English is very good.

[@anooska888]

Your English is good!

[@savannahw9377]

Animated intro *+ 1 respecc*

[@worms8222]

*+ 100 respect*

[@wserenam]

shooketh

[@val-cw4yw]

You are so sweet. This is one of the only times I actually felt like a youtuber was talking to me with sincerity.

[@raysnell1474]

Ikr

[@jjmersxnn]

Dude the world needs more people like her. One of the only youtubers i know that don't curse

[@izzyth3t0pG]

Ya shes such a great person shes so nice

[@dddmn]

Yes and her voice is so sweet and calm, i love to watch her videos while drawing because they relax me haha

[@Thatfortnitegirlie]

Definitely, yeah

[@robynnhoud]

Me: Wow this is kinda bad. My Brain: Hey, no, don't say that! You tried, and that's what matters! There's always room for improvement! Me, talking about a different piece: Y'know, I kinda like this one! I'm proud of it! My Brain: *You narcissistic, self-absorbed BRAT! Learn to be humble, GEEZ!* Me: What the fu...I just...WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME??!

[@amaniqiy]

your brain is unaware narcissists dont tend to know they are a narcissist lol

[@mae8029]

thats me in everything😩😂😂

[@kyonas6047]

😂👌I learn to do somethings with out think about it

[@klev5021]

what do u want from me Why arent u scared of me What are you wondering What do u know

[@mimishine1614]

Axolotls Animated you are your brain

[@epicwafflepie]

The little animation in the beginning is so cute!

[@lisafer9411]

LavenderTowne: "I believe in you" Me: -starts to grossly sob-

[@cosmic-snips]

I seriously started tearing up when you said "I believe in you" because honestly I really needed to hear it.

[@sarahblack9333]

*Does the Prince Sidon pose*

[@BIANCA-gk9zy]

TwT)

[@Usernotfound533]

@@sarahblack9333 an art channel is the last place i expected to see a botw reference

[@NutmegRandomness]

Attention: Sappiness warning, there is a sappy part at the end! I decided to subscribe when I saw this video. It was mostly because of the positive bit at the end. I am naturally a negative person, probably because of some metal health stuff I have going on, but hearing you be so positive about art in general made me feel like I can become a good artist. It's been my dream since I discovered manga and anime to become a manga/comic artist, whether it is a hobby or not. Before I even got a KZbin channel, I've watched your videos. You seemed really nice, but someone who is an artist whose level I won't be able to reach. But now I'm gonna try to become better at drawing. Thank you for inspiring me. (Sorry that this was so long.)

[@error4353]

I feel kinda the same way

[@maxs1680]

Relatable

[@kyonas6047]

I love people how draw but i didint belevie that i can become one becauce i had very bad hand writting but when i practice for more than month i get better alot then i go to digtal art and see this channel and Its help me alot

[@sam_u_amu]

I discovered manga and anime a year ago and ive already set my mind for what im going to do! I'mma be a manga artist!!!! Belive in yourself!! 👍🏼🌸🌸

[@gocheckhattiecattie6965]

🍩 apologize

[@terminatedchannel9398]

Haylee: Look at your inspirations with a critical eye-- Me: *squinting a lavendertowne piece* Ummmmmm... nope, there are no faults...

[@reap3514]

There are actually a lot of faults in her style, but doesn't make me love it any less

[@anjaliguitaristpenguin9578]

@@reap3514 Not saying you're wrong, but what do you mean by that

[@acanimatics906]

@@anjaliguitaristpenguin9578 What they said?? And I agree with them. I too still like it though. Because there are no real wrongs and rights with art styles.

[@residentkane]

@@reap3514 what do you mean? It's her art style, so it's probably purposeful. Do you mean it's not realistic?

[@midnyght6397]

@@residentkane Nobody is perfect, not even her. Obviously there are some faults in her art, but as people here said, it doesn't make anyone like her art any less.

[@lizyaizawa1265]

"if you can't believe in yourself right now, then know that I believe in you" thank you so much you have no idea how much this means to me. I'm crying

[@loyaltheoristgirl1018]

She's very wise on with her words

[@residentkane]

She is such a holy, precious, sweet person. I can do find no negative traits about her, she's just so encouraging and joyful. It's honestly so adorable.

[@shatteredscry]

She says it in such a sincere voice too 🥺❤️

[@wakpak4399]

Older sister type beat

[@rea4385]

**tears up at the last one** i can't-- great video Haley!

[@dahliabaharuddin7463]

I feel you

[@SupremeDP]

I literally, for some reason, got a tear running down my cheek right there. I do not know how that happened.

[@Ugle90123]

So true

[@ReimuSays]

Daniel Pinilla Like the single tear from Glory?

[@SupremeDP]

MisterOverdude quite like that, in fact :P

[@no1mamiais]

Lavendertowne: to improve your art, look at your inspirations, favourite artist etc Me: that's.... why I'm here...

[@residentkane]

Same, brah.

[@ssapphire7781]

Yea

[@moonoftheblood]

Literally everyone here lmao me too

[@marcydahooman]

S a m e

[@ashisreallytired9006]

THE LITTLE ANIMATION I CAN'T

[@opernce]

Not bashing my own art is harder than you think.

[@opernce]

When did I ever comment this!? I don't know what I'm saying.

[@not-an-artistartist]

You commented this a year ago. I do understand what you're saying.

[@fuyuki_alt]

I also understand what you're saying.

[@nicolemartinez6440]

Lol. XD

[@chandavillajos]

*yes* its harder than diamond

[@itsmia1239]

Anyone else remember in school when u said u liked somethin u did and u were seen as a show off, flexing weirdo..?

[@petergriffin8899]

Yep

[@annasart3133]

Yep

[@none_i5316]

Yepity yep

[@ecksspot8497]

and that on ✨toxic shit that made really toxic mindsets✨

[@blehpp7192]

AAAAAA The little animated bit at the beginning! I was sooo cuuute! (✪㉨✪)

[@Untossable_Trash]

RIGHTTTT!!!

[@idk_matt]

Blehp :P It**

[@Mucelinq]

When I’m down about my art, I remember that I’m barely a teenager. I have so much time to get better, and I’m pretty decent for my age. And even if my art *is* bad and I’m just being self absorbed, I still have lots of time before college to get better.

[@abdullahsaif6524]

Ya me too I look at professional artists and be like why am I not like and there like 30 and I’m 13

[@camrrg]

8:57 I have that pen he's holding. Its black but when you press it the eyes light up (blue) and it meows

[@thatartistfromaisa7031]

Give........me

[@RBIllustration]

Some really great points here, especially the one about being confident in your own work. My friends have had to nag me about negativity towards my own art to the point where I get a telling off every time I mention in a group chat that I don't like something I made. And it's worked, because now I try to see the things I learnt from each piece instead of just the stuff I feel I messed up. I really like the art in this too especially the expressions and the animated intro looks awesome!

[@diasaunders184]

Rebecca Blackwell Read tell your friends they’re amazing

[@renjunkissr]

goddamn I wish I had good friends like you

[@RBIllustration]

They're good beans

[@pornkarnlapitiman6086]

Rebecca Blackwell Read your art is amazing! :0

[@RBIllustration]

Hate Love thank you! ❤

[@kairoikki6981]

THAT INTRO THO :O

[@tamakiamajiki8225]

Galactic Firefly I know its so cuute

[@Voxxymusic]

ikr!

[@kairoikki6981]

Mary Gill I see you have Lumine as your profile picture :3 (I LOVE that webtoon)

[@flintwildpants8710]

Indeed, the lip sync is horrid.

[@JYDeAlberto]

Brief summary: -Present your art in a positive way instead of telling everyone -Observe critically art you love -Be organized, able to work within a deadline. -Persist and don´t give up on your dreams. Success will come. -I forgot this one xD

[@comicallylargespoon9426]

ANIMATED INTRO A N I M A T E D I N T R O

[@catoticneutral]

A N I M A T E D

[@bente2090]

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[@bente2090]

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[@bente2090]

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[@bente2090]

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[@plantfoxproductions7877]

the intro is so (excuse my language) KAWAII!

[@caroc.2259]

Don’t be ashamed, embrace it (as a weeaboo, thats what I do XD)

[@Raeliana.Kitagawa]

Oof XD

[@savannahw9377]

Weeaboos unite!

[@plantfoxproductions7877]

*flips all of my shits* omg I got a ♡ thank you

[@colbertson9867]

WOOF!! IT IS THO!!!! KAWAII!!!

[@drizzlecake]

LavenderTowne: look at your inspirations and analyse why you love it Me: * examines your art because you're one of my inspirations *

[@ahagqgwvisn9879]

Drizzled Cake lol I did this too

[@poseidons_child.]

**stares intently at iPad**

[@parxboiiz]

@@poseidons_child.off topic but ayyy I’m asexual too

[@ellalutt1434]

I love the new intro! :) I will definitely use these tips in my “art” life

[@CD-qs2rt]

Nice animation!

[@adriannamcquade]

Meep Moop this uh isn’t really a animation it’s well basically a speed art with talking? Ya that’s what it is basically

[@derpycat1430]

LD rexy No they meant the intro

[@juli5945]

LD rexy I think he/she means the intro animation.

[@adriannamcquade]

Everybody Knows About PAIGETHEBOOK OOO XD I DIDNT EVEN SEE IT XD ok srry xD 😂

[@lilweedsea]

Even though I have my moments with my art, I always think “Hey that was actually pretty great, better than when I last drew something like that” and it makes me want to actually keep drawing.

[@lordofraccoons2708]

i don't know why, but i never disliked my art. it doesn't have to be perfect or amazing, if it makes me happy, that's all it matters.

[@ampedlamp]

Bon Bun the Pessimist Same! Usually I don’t mind because if I just keep drawing, I’ll get better

[@kevinkempt]

Bon Bun the Pessimist Than why is your name Bon Bun the PESSIMIST?

[@lordofraccoons2708]

For the irony

[@tammyaltes4142]

wish i could be you ^^

[@Lady_of_Winds]

That's the healthy way. I have been like this once too but idk how to regain this positivity. Maybe over time I'll just become positive again.

[@spidervine]

That "I believe in you" hit me hard. That's what I need right now. Thank you so much! You're definitely one of my inspirations and honestly I hope to get there one day. Thanks for believing in me.

[@ananasyi]

Whenever I heard someone in my primary school say they are bad at art, I would always say they're great. All I do is give the same respect I give to everyone who also support me

[@worstusernameintheworld9871]

Oh that's such a cool thing to have as an artist! We need more uplifting artists like you tbh, those who know how to point out the good stuff.

[@carolinacute]

how can you draw without sketching first?!??

[@Naiobia]

The sketch must be really fadded from the Camrea veiw.

[@Lady_of_Winds]

Experience I guess. After some time you can pull it off without having to sketch much.

[@goliathprojects7354]

Don't think, just draw :)

[@exocology4800]

Use a light box? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@exocology4800]

Draw like doodle, don’t think to much just doodle it! 🤔

[@sexmf2860]

I’m just after finding out about the whole Lavendertowne hate thing and I just wanted to say I still love your channel and I hope the hate dies down a bit soon❤️❤️

[@kanitae8550]

100 subs Without posting anything wtf who's hating? Why? Lavendertowne is so great???

[@LisaNarozhnykh]

Ikr And they also say that she only criticizes others artstyles and they can't take constructive criticism. For example in one video where she talked about colouring and how you shouldn't take full saturated colours all the time someone then posted "So she's saying use pastels or die" or something like that. I also think that this is just stupid. Like, how bored do you have to be to start LOOKING FOR hate, reasons to flame, misinterpretate words etc.?

[@Твоямамагей-ц7д]

I'm not a fan, but the hate is really stupid.

[@zouexzouex297]

what hate thing ?

[@lycheejuus]

Wait what? People hate her? For what reason? I've been following her for a long time and I never noticed hate :O

[@PurpleStar22]

I'm 34 years old. I went to college for animation because I thought that's what I wanted to do. As time went on, I realized I wanted to focus more on character designs, concept, illustrations, anything that wasn't the actual animation, because I also discovered I didn't have the insane levels of focus animators needed to get into the field. So I started focusing on those things, however, I was also dealing with some serious mental and self-doubt issues, which got so bad I think it really hindered me to really push myself further. After college I got into freelancing and I worked on doing kids books (for other people) for five years. It was fine at first, but as time went the one thing I never wanted to happen started to happen; I began to hate drawing. I began to hate it because I was pouring so much time and energy for other people and their projects that I never had the time or energy for myself afterwards. I struggle with anxiety, depression, and having ADHD, so I can be easily overwhelmed, and couple that with dealing with difficult clients, deadlines, inconsistent pay, and I wasn't just ready to quit, I was ready to flat out give up on life. I did quit, and ended up taking two part time retail jobs, thinking I was never good enough to really make art my form of income. That was roughly two years ago. However, I've slowly been drawing again for myself, and after what seemed like eternity, I'm loving it again, and thanks to therapy and better medication for my ADHD, my focus, my outlook on things have improved. Then I found your channel, Lavender. And I wish I had someone like you to give me all the advice and tips I've seen in your videos, because I feel like that was what I really needed back during school, back when I tried freelancing, back when I was so unsure of myself. In this video, when you got to the part about self-doubt and not giving up, it hit me really hard. I do love art; it's something that has helped me get out of a lot of tough spots mentally while growing up. I would even go as far as to say it's sacred to me. As someone that's in their 30s though I just started to assume that I missed that window of opportunity to make something of myself with art. But after finding your channel and watching your videos I feel like that isn't really true, and I could still try and make something of it. I still have time. I was one of those people that was so scared of failure that when it did happen I was too scared to try again. But I feel like I've gotten better, and I now know that when something doesn't work out that doesn't mean you have to give up. You can get back on that horse again. Thank you for existing.

[@Lily-mk7mm]

me: i draw as hobby. *draws* me:OMG WTF IS THIS GROW UP ME me:I NEED TO IMPROVE im torn between "its a hobby" and "this is ugly as fffffff i need to grow up"

[@-ponysparkle3-480]

Same >_

[@catoticneutral]

you could still improve upon it if it's just a hobby, just practice and look up tips on youtube (realizes where you are) *yes like that good job*

[@theslayyyer]

same

[@FeffurW]

Same

[@faunina669]

dont worry, you will grow up and learn and improve in time! it takes babies like 20+ years to grow up, so dont worry too much about it

[@bun5682]

I was not expecting the animation, but it was an extremely pleasant surprise! Very adorable! Your art style is so nice, I look up to you, a lot. ♡

[@error4353]

I've always been in self-doubt, I don't even show my hand-drawn things anymore. I used to draw&show my work all the time (I still draw at least 10 times a day), but then I went into depression and though that everybody was lying about liking my drawings (the only time I was bad was when I was three. I looked back and thought a Giraffe was like a tube of some sort, thank goodness I labeled it). I still kept drawing, though. I went out of depression and I am now still working up to when I creat something my brain wants me to show people! (Definitely not fire yet, I'm still practicing that)

[@wqfflesyrup8740]

@asui confused me too.

[@residentkane]

@asui but they never actually did say that lol.

[@SpectroliteAAA]

I hope you understand just how much of a positive impact your videos have.

[@ren7220]

When I was younger I always wanted to make art my job, but as I got older I started to realize that I love art as a hobby, and love the freedom in anything I create at any time I want. Don't know what my job is gonna be, but I don't think I'm gonna draw for a living lol.

[@ren7220]

Onyi's Art I feel like a good in between would be getting a job that isn't extremely time consuming, then doing commissions on the side. I'm sure you'll find what you'll be comfortable with though.

[@ren7220]

Onyi's Art Channel Np! I hope you'll be happy.

[@exocology4800]

Yeah you can so it in your own time with no boss! 😊

[@fakecubed]

Most people who look at art, don't know a thing about art, don't see the mistakes, and are pretty much just looking at it in awe that anyone was even able to make art at all. Most people are looking at your art and thinking "I can't do anything anywhere close to that good." That's worth keeping in mind every time you show off a piece. Personally, I made the decision a couple years back that I should just share everything I make (assuming it's actually completed and not abandoned, although I try to complete everything I start now too) and just expose myself to as much public embarrassment as I could until I got over it. The fact is, I received so much enthusiastic support and praise, including from other artists I know and trust, that rather than being a series of embarrassments, it was actually a big confidence booster and the quality of my art jumped just from that confidence alone. I know what my mistakes are, I'm always my own worst critic, but I can keep working on getting better. I compare myself to last year, not yesterday, and I don't compare myself to anyone else. As long as I see incremental improvement year after year, and I'm having fun with it, I have the motivation to constantly challenge myself, experiment, and yes, keep showing off what I've done. I do choose my audiences somewhat carefully. I know some art isn't for some audiences, but I have different people and groups I share with, through different means, and I try to make sure everything I do finds at least one other person to take a look at. Getting over that fear of criticism or embarrassment is an essential first step to finding your own creative voice and creating art you're truly passionate about. Whether amateur or pro, it's a lot better to be doing your own thing and loving it than being scared and inhibited.

[@p0cketplut0]

This was a beautiful comment and I loved every word ❤️ thank you! This was wonderful advice and I'm looking at my art differently now 😄

[@Princess-Pulcella]

I love the A+ in the girl's eyes. Thats just adorable.

[@carolinacute]

the intro got me shook!! :o

[@flybxys]

taekmyhand army

[@savannahw9377]

Shooketh to the core

[@flickering.candle]

Why she isn’t an experienced animator and it is great that she tries even though it is mostly tweenned she doesn’t know about the controversy about it

[@flrttykoo8203]

Peterson. Shook is a good thing

[@PunkWad]

taekmyhand saaammee

[@lunadoodles8810]

we love you, haley!! that ending was so cute and sweet, i almost cried lol

[@ChopTopSawyer]

I gave up on art as a career, I’ve been told that I’m not going to be able too make a career as an artist or that I’m gonna be poor. So I thought that I should be something else something more “realistic”. It was heartbreaking to be told that the thing I wanted the most was impossible. It’s been like this for months, I felt like I had to give up on the one thing that made me happy, I even stopped drawing. But you actually made me think I could be an artist, you made me think it was possible. For the first time in months I’m motivated to draw and too try and pursue a career as an artist, I want to thank you. I believe you are the reason I might be an artist, I just thought I should thank you for that. Ps ilysm

[@danaisazombie]

You totally can have an art career! Its a lot more realistic than people think. Its going to take a lot of hard work but its definitely possible! Just keep at it!

[@choco-drops]

13:23 ok I was not ready for that I'm crying now thanks

[@iJasguin]

i was crying too... so awesome

[@skysouls8652]

Thank God I wasn't the only one!!

[@cashewcatz]

aaaaaaaaaa im tears

[@Valentina_6632]

The last part really up lifted me because when I look at my art I feel the need to compare myself to other art of people. When I show it to my family or friends I feel like they just taking pity on me, so they say it's good even though it's not. Thank you LavenderTowne, you made my day.

[@Revsoshi]

I hate how people are like your art isn't art because they think you can't draw limbs I've went back to her old video's she can draw limb's just fine and then they think you make fun of anime.the video was really helpful so thanks

[@yulonsth]

it's kinda like saying how picaso can't draw actual faces. it's something called artistic choice and stylization.

[@keisha6893]

Can you draw any better? Its just her art style so f*ck off. Lots of people love her art. Its creative and childish. Leave her alone and dont watch her videos.

[@Revsoshi]

Yo I wasn't being mean go back and read it

[@Revsoshi]

Don't get to defensive okay I was talking people who make fun of her art and how they suck

[@bellagoth835]

Supreme Prøductiond dude were you reading?

[@karasuthedreamer6353]

Excellent video. I have Autism (which causes me to have trouble with fine motor skills), ADHD (which causes me to get distracted easily), and Bipolar Disorder (which causes me a lot of anxiety), so I struggle with whether or not my art is “good enough” or not and whether or not I can have a successful career as an artist.

[@Kaffeeisresting]

Karasu The Dreamer I'm sure you will be able to get troughs it, learning to find a balance and find ways to deal with your adhd and bipolar issues. I deal with anxiety disorder myself, so I can relate a little bit to your situation. I will send you some positive vibes!

[@emirrart]

Hey! I'm autistic too! Don't worry though, all art will have a rough period, all you need to do is keep practicing really hard, and do your absolute best! I believe in you!

[@theblackoutexplorer2658]

Ya I know how you feel with the adhd gotta just find. a way to ground your self with what your doing

[@Osiriacorpse]

...thats alot to go through

[@beignet623]

I won't even question this...

[@horndog7176]

I am also an aspiring artist, chasing my dream of making all types of pieces. I usually use other artists as my inspirations, especially you LavenderTowne! I doubt myself a lot, but I remind myself I can do better! I used to tell others my art was bad, but then I watched this video. And now I tell other younger artist the same thing. But now I’m learning so much from you! A lot of people wave me off as an artist, especially at school. People love to remind me that there are better artist than me, but I know that I can never be the best. But I’ve always still worked hard to achieve this goal of mine, and watching your videos helps me so much! Thank you!

[@stp82]

The intro caught me off guard but I love it

[@TheLegend2T]

*S A M E*

[@monkeychief1904]

Somewhat Entertaining SAME

[@mordecai9128]

SCREAM THE INTO IS SO GOOD IM PROUD OF YOU ART MOM

[@imoutochan7672]

"I believe in you" *Me and my friend fighting cause we don't know who you believe in*

[@cuppyarchive2444]

I LOVED THE ANIMATION AT THE BEGINNING

[@hentaigaming4386]

LavenderTowne haters: *falls off a bike* GODDAMNIT, HALEY ahhh why tf ppl hate her so damn much for no reason?

[@makaylaserniotti1474]

Lunaty Moon afaik it stems from one tumblr post like 4 years ago and it's basically bs

[@hentaigaming4386]

yeah but still IT WAS 4 YEARS AGO .-. i mean don't we all say that thing when atm we think we said something WOW but then 2 days later we regret it? 2 days later or more

[@libbybenz3303]

People just want to hate on her just to hate I started watching her after I saw all the haters, but she can help me with my art and I think haters should, TALK TO A ROCK! IT WILL LISTEN TO THEM MORE THEN WE WILL!

[@hentaigaming4386]

a rock? even rocks won't listen to them maybe to themselfs

[@michellegrana6674]

there are just some people who believe that there are no rules to art, and anyone who tries to help people get better or teach are just trying to drag them down. "no art style is bad, constructive criticism is just making people feel bad", I don't really get it since improving your art and getting better is how you become happier with your art. like people say she hates certain art styles and she's only criticizing other people's styles, aka the anime style. (Even though she clearly doesn't). this is just stuff I found out about it, I don't know the full details about why, but their seems to be so much hate for good people who draw and just give advise. it makes me pretty disappointed in these people.

[@bonezbitez8147]

Normal ppl: uhhh I don’t draw *hides art* Me: LOOK AT DIS I MADE >:3

[@daziediamond5269]

Did anyone just spend 2 minutes looking at the animated intro or was it just me

[@olianims]

Dazie Diamond same ._.

[@ididntlikemynamesoijustput8693]

Dazie Diamond samee

[@siofraoneill9178]

nope, absolutely SAME

[@Untossable_Trash]

Not just you Haha

[@snyke1729]

Dazie Diamond I did too

[@-kiwiflower3783]

*D A T A N I M A T I O N*

[@revolutionary_firebrand]

I literally. Cried. WHen you said you believe in me. I'm so happy right now, even though it's just a generic "I believe in you" for everyone, I appreciate it :')

[@ArcaneWorm]

I love your videos Lavender

[@autumnheminger8844]

You are such and inspiration to me, I was about to give up on a comic I worked on for a long time but watching your video's gets me out of my funk! Thank you so much! ❤

[@jelliejem]

The last part surprised me and me tear up ;____; you haven't even seen my work but I really needed to hear that. I see I typically lose interest in things but I keep going back to doing art because of something no matter how long ago I last did art. I appreciate hearing someone believing in me even if I know it sounds sappy.

[@dirtgirling]

"Welcome to my four-star restaurant" "Why not five stars?" "Because there's always room for improvement"

[@_cloudzy_]

100th like

[@internationalplayboi4277]

I love your videos❤️, thank you for your hard work ❤️❤️

[@jo-anna1560]

International Playboy And thanks for the profile pic and name😂😂😂

[@prettyfaerie]

International Playboy BTS💓💗

[@madeleinealhaj5235]

HEY ARMY

[@unicorntwinkles]

ARMY

[@moonoftheblood]

"I believe in you" WHY ARE YOU SO SWEET??? OH MY GOD, THAT MADE ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER WITH MYSELF-

[@capyluvr_]

thank you so much for this. I really needed this video to encourage me. Recently I haven’t had time at all to draw because of school, and I’m always jealous of my friends who constantly have spare time to do whatever they want while I’m stuck here trying to find a quote in a book. My dad is someone who keeps telling me I should be a doctor, classic Asian parent, but he told me I can do whatever I want after that. You really inspire me to keep going in my work. Thank you, again. I love your art and your channel. Please keep going! ❤️

[@capyluvr_]

Onyi's Art ouhh good idea, but the thing is the teachers easily catch you being off task. thanks though :)

[@ShiitaKitsune64]

Why don't you try scheduling time for yourself to draw? It might seem weird to have to schedule in your free time, but when you're busy it can help you plan out your day better so you can actually have more time to draw. For me, drawing time is usually like an hour before I go to bed. It's not an insanely strict schedule or anything, but more like me glancing at the time and realizing "oh it's 10:30, I should draw now." Hope this helps!

[@cashewcatz]

also i suggest taking an art elective! its required anyways to graduate and its really helpful when you want to learn about color theory, composition, and general anatomy. but follow what the heart wants. its your life, live it yourself. you will be happier doing what you love.

[@jadziajan]

These are interesting tips ! You hit me right in the feels at the end. I know I'm very sensible these times around but I still feel there's something strong about your message. I'm glad your youtube channel took off, I love your videos and you give the best art tips imo !

[@moonieistired7263]

My dad: *keeps telling me that I can't do art as a job and trying to make me his "perfect little girl"* LavenderTowne: *sips her tea* we don't do that here

[@veethebeaniest]

your dad has probably never laid eyes on a picture book

[@kingstonb8130]

I loved that tiny little animation at the beginning!

[@bavaria2300]

I Love Hetalia! And I love your account name xD

[@kingstonb8130]

Bavaria ha! Thank you 😊

[@kingstonb8130]

Bavaria I love your profile picture!

[@quiettypw1832]

Ahh the intro! This video was extremely encouraging, I'm rapidly approaching that time in my life where I need to make a concrete decision about my future, which comes with doubt and anxiety. But this video did give me a little hope for myself and so for that I thank you!

[@Badartist888]

3:30 Something I do is this: When I do a piece I take a moment after to pick a few things I'm happy with, a few lessons I learned while doing it, and a few areas where I can improve. (So 3/3/3) This really lets me kind of get the self critism out, keep in mind I did stuff I was happy with and also that it is a learning process. I then also have a few things to practice before my next bigger piece.

[@madylittler]

Could you do a video on how to stop drawing fan art, I am a young artist and I can't seem to be able to draw anything but my oc's and fanart.

[@renjunkissr]

There really is nothing wrong with drawing OCs and Fanart. I mean, most art is just some sort of idea (like an OC) and it doesn't really need a backstory. One exercise I use is I pick out the first two colors, skintone, hairstyle, etc. to pop into my head and make a character based on those traits. You can also ask someone else to pick these out for you. Then you can also look on sites such as DeviantArt, Pinterest, and tumblr to find ideas!

[@madylittler]

KSJ Productions I guess yeah

[@renjunkissr]

I hope this helped :)

[@gumballisthiccfan9710]

Same! I only ever draw Toy Story and Gumball fan art

[@aebez]

GumballisTHICC FAN same lol I can’t stop drawing ddlc

[@gidgetclaws6424]

*only watches intro over and over*

[@layla-fn6pk]

Gidget Claws OMG SAME

[@Untossable_Trash]

Same

[@RoseDeleca]

YAAASSSSSS

[@eemaartz7853]

so true! YASSSS Lavender ANIMATED INTRO I LOVE!!!!!!!!!

[@sarak2157]

Me

[@audreylovesdogs5397]

She’s so positive and sweet. She gives me so much motivation to do more art.

[@RadenWA]

I love how none of these actually have nothing to do with the actual artistic skill.

[@petrichory-9923]

RadenWA she has videos on artistic skill if you really want to watch that lol

[@t.h.4377]

RadenWA That's because art is subjective

[@ImASillyName]

Art may be subjective , but what isnt subjective is how ugly a drawing or painting is. Luckily Lavenders art is actually nice but you get my point when we juxtapose that to Rob Liefields early drawings.

[@CukiKuin]

You still need more aspects about being proffesional aside from the art itself Or you won't go nowhere, tbh

[@OctoCoochi69]

Dude

[@sealett]

THE NEW INTROOOOO YAS SLAYYYY

[@catoticneutral]

slay? XD ok then

[@yueyang552]

I never thought I would see the day that I saw an XD AND A YAS in the same thread. Kek.

[@catoticneutral]

I don't see how adding kek into the mix improves the situation.

[@sealett]

ChocoMonster yay

[@wakpak4399]

Even as a hobbyist I still keep some sort of planner on me, I have a list of my daily activities and when I get bored or have extra time I read a book or draw 1 thing that day just to keep myself motivated. 7:11

[@chikelu674]

This actually changed my perspective a lot, thank you very much! Also, nice intro! ♥️

[@ImASillyName]

Im curious to know : Is art school worth it? Im doing a university course in computer animation and digital art and ive never really considered art school worth it.

[@kitkatdrawws]

I'm planning to do the same, so I actually have the same question here

[@moss.notpanic]

okay, I have not gone to art school, but where I live you have 2 hours of art every week for 3 years of school (from grade 6 to 8, counting the sixth). I have now finished 8th grade and I can tell that I have improved, A LOT. So yeah, having an art teacher for only one hour a week (the other one was history of art) has really helped me improve faster! I'm not going to an art school next year, but from this experience I can tell that it's worth it if art is your dream! Hope I was helpful in some way, good luck reading the comment! ^^"

[@laragutierrez4610]

Maybe if u think ur better off learning art on your own and art school is just blocking ur growth as an artist...then maybe u should quit

[@angrymcplatipus123]

I'd say it really depends. I'm finishing community college right now, and I can say that some of my classes have really helped me (like anatomy, painting and drawing classes), but I have also had classes that were pretty useless, either because it was unrelated to what I'm interested in (like ceramics) or because the teacher who taught it didn't give a crap (just one teacher to be fair, and she was fired for being shitty to students). I'm interested in making comic books(in a semi realistic style), so of course anatomy and drawing helped me, but painting also helped, since I didn't have a good sense of light or color, which wouldn't have been as aparent to me without those classes. That being said, there are plenty of ways to learn online, so if you're not sure about art school, I would recommend checking those out first, and see if they work for you.

[@handfulmousefly]

I clicked on this video hoping to fix everything"wrong" with my art style, but instead I got life advice I actually needed. Thank you so much.

[@jay-fx7et]

Awe! I like your intro, but I wished you made it longer. If this is your first time animations then you did great!!

[@kleptomations2859]

Her outro is animated too

[@LadyPharyn]

Just watching you, and listening to this video gave me more hope to my dream. Im in my 30's and feel like I am not where I should be, and seeing all these "kids" [no offense at all] do art on their iPads with their fingers and their quality is much much much higher than mine is with a tablet and pen, I felt discouraged and lied to. Oh you have talent, it will carry you to success. Thank you, this video is very helpful, very nice way of saying things that need to be said. Watching you draw your cute characters was enjoyable as well, just wish I could navigate photoshop as easily as you!

[@whimsicalfr13]

Hey Lavender Towne, just a quick note. I absolutely love your art style, you inspire me so much! You’re literally the reason I first wanted to become an artist. I always get sad when I get to the end of your videos. So I’m just saying, thank you. For everything you’ve done for all of your subscribers. Xx

[@freohr789]

Anytime I realize an aspect of my own art that I don't like, I try to either start looking for a bunch of tutorials related to it or search through a bunch of my favorite artists and try to see what they do about it and try to learn from them. Although at one point I was feeling kinda down about my entire art style in general, like I don't think it was _bad_ but it just wasn't what I _wanted_ and it was demotivating me from doing anymore art. I kept comparing it to other artists I loved and feeling like it didn't have that spark I wanted. Soooo I made a decision: look through the artists I admired and find out what specific aspects of their art I loved the most and was interested in trying (ie. I like this artist's lineart, I like this artist's eye-shape style, I like the way this artist shades, and sometimes even more specific details), and then merged them all together to try to create my own new art style. I made my first drawing in that hybrid art style and felt totally revitalized and motivated again, because it just had all of my favorite things. So I guess basically, when I started feeling down about my art, I tried to stop being mad at myself about it, I tried to _do something_ about it. I had a lot of fun just experimenting with new things and learning from those experiments!

[@whatdoyouwantfromme8875]

The intro animation scared me holy crAP I love it

[@justcupcakeaka]

my friend criticized my work and then he realized i did it and he was like “ oh sorry, it’s just too edgy “

[@crunchy_milkk8711]

AH, the opening animation is perfect! (I had to explain to my parents why I was yelling "AH, ITS AMAZING")

[@traumatizedrobot1026]

*_She did this at 2 AM_*

[@gamzee3610]

Oh god that's concerning...

[@BusyChum]

well does she live where u live??? (not in a mean way)

[@BusyChum]

nozomeme tojo oh didnt notice

[@LisaNarozhnykh]

Many artists are nightowls that like working at night, maybe she's one too (but school and work's kinda like "Nah we're gonna torture you.")

[@kaoset1237]

You are not the only one. I am super disorganized with personal works. I needed this...

[@Balala_]

The last one hits home so hard TT_TT I'm currently searching for professors to supervise my undergrad thesis, and I keep getting ignored it's so frustrating and saddening, and I don't get why I have such a hard time finding one...

[@indigowendigo8165]

Aww... :( (hugs) Have things gotten better for you since this comment? :?

[@Balala_]

Thank you so much for your concern! :) I've found a supervisor and am currently working on a research proposal. If everything goes according to plan I can hopefully start very soon :)

[@ariadne8177]

This is really helpful as I really want to go to art school but I was always scared that I wouldn't be able to get a good enough job to provide for myself but now I think I have the confidence to try

[@MagusAgrippa8]

I've been writing for eight years and have some small dreams of writing a fantasy novel in the future. But I've been dealing with some severe self doubt, and I really want everyone to realize that whatever you are passionate in, whatever you work hard at, you can do well. I consider myself my biggest critic, and until recently I never really thought I was that good at what I did. But I had enough people who believed in me, and it taught me to be more confident. So, find those people. Find those people who can believe in you. Because, maybe, if they believe in you, you can learn to believe in your own abilities.

[@ramdinek2455]

Ah yes you really need to be positive of your art. I myself always judge my art but my friends and art teacher tell me that you should be a lot more positive of what you created because people will agree more on what you say because like you said if you keep dissing your art more people are going to start believing it and never buy your art. So I like that you pointed that out ❤️

[@SweetPigment]

When you said 'because it absolutely is' at 14:31 I got a shot of energy!