Life After Art School (6 Years Later!)

Before & After Art School- What's it like to be an Artist 6 years later? Talking art, work, and all the art I've made in the last 6 years.
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[@violetanderson9697]

Imagine having Robin as your art teacher at school. Woah

[@scarro]

Violet Anderson imagine Hoody as an art teacher.

[@ItsTime4LPS1]

As a junior in art school there is alot of pressure to know who you are as an artist and what your practice is about. It’s so comforting to hear you talk through this journey so far because it helps remind me that art is a fluid practice that changes over time. Thank you so much, Robin❤️

[@MintysSketchbook]

I'm not going to go to art school, but it'll be interesting to see what could've been 😂💗

[@goblinwisdom]

What i wish they taught alongside my course is business studies, so thats something you or other should take care to learn about.

[@MintysSketchbook]

Elizabeth Britton hmm well it is a gcse option so I'll think about it ty!

[@theweekendmum1925]

I will go when I am in college so I will be extremely good and I could achieve more realism in my oil paintings.I am self taught and I paint renaissance or impressionism style yet I am 12 but too badI am not discovered as a child prodigy

[@vyaluvs]

OilPainterHates Abstract you should make an art instagram or something that would help if you wanna get discovered, you have a lot of time just keep practicing :)

[@neom0on]

OilPainterHates Abstract you rlly should post your art! And if you ever do pls let me know bc I’d love to see your work!

[@HeatherBryant22]

It’s hard to believe I have been here since early YT dats. You’ve grown so much as a person, an artist and as a YT creative. Keep going girl!

[@keepingupwiththejoneses746]

Agreed!

[@banannerz]

I just graduated this year with my BFA in graphic design and I really connected with this video. I was recently looking back at the work I did through just the last 4 years of college and reflecting on my journey. It's so interesting to see the different artistic phases I've gone through as well as my growth as a creative. My work has varied a lot in subject matter, medium, style, etc, but it's cool to be able to draw connections between different projects I've done over the years. Now, I'm excited to continue my career and look towards the future, but I will always try to remember to take time to look back because I think it's a great way to gain some insight on myself and can even help me make decisions regarding where I go next. PS. I began watching your channel back in 2016 when I started college, so it's been really cool to watch you're journey over the years too. You make beautiful work and I'm so excited to see where you go next!

[@americaalaniz8863]

Hello I am thinking about going to university for graphic design do you have any advice to help me prepare myself? Like what should I expect to be doing? Anything in general really

[@banannerz]

@@americaalaniz8863 I think for me it was just important to be open-minded and willing to try new things! I went into school thinking I'd just be taught photoshop and how to make logos, but I ended up doing so much more. I did stuff like painting, sculpture, photography, videography, bookmaking, screen printing, app design, coding, and a lot more. I was able to figure out what I enjoyed while gaining specific skills in other areas. Some things I hated but I think everything is worth trying because I wouldn't have found my current career path if I hadn't tried. Also having that wide skill set will be super helpful once you graduate since nowadays a lot of employers want designers to be super multifaceted. Ohhhhh also, be ready for critiques. Depending on your professors/peers critiques can get very very serious. Never take anything personally but use it to understand other people's points of view (although take it with a grain of salt since art is subjective in the end). Crits are so important to improving your craft! But yeah, it's hard to give specifics on what to expect since design programs can be very very different depending on what university you go to. In the end, design is an awesome major to be in so I'm sure you'll love it! Hope this at least helps a little

[@k0rrecti0nn]

Was it easy to find a job after college? I’m in high school and I love art, I think I’m good at it I don’t know what to do? I was thinking animation or graphic design

[@geet6797]

@@banannerz Help a little? It helped A LOT. Thank you so much for sharing and I was wondering if you could share what exactly did you do in Graphic Designing as I'm willing to take the same. I'm currently in Grade-9 will be in 10th real quick (Months pass like anything lol) and I actually had a really BAD year I made nearly NO art. It gave a full piece of metal breakdown as well as I guess depression :( But I really really really hope from my heart that after watching Robin's Video and comments like yours I can get motivated and start it again and explore. I know I have my boards next year and it's gonna super difficult for me to maintain both arts and studies but I'll give my best. This year too was neither good for my academics nor personal growth. But we always have a hope! so I hope I can do the best for myself in the coming time :)

[@LeafingtonLeafster]

Whenever you mention your father your voice and body language changes, you try to hold back your tears and it makes me choked up. Wish you all the best!

[@saulemaroussault6343]

I got a massive art block 2 years ago, after about 18 very productive months. I was mentally exhausted, and I put a lot of pressure to stay « on track ». And then I couldn’t. I tried other things, sewing, embroidery, dice making, and I’m finally feeling the need to draw and paint like it’s starting to make sense again. I feel like I have things to « say ». I know other people who have the same experience, taking a break from « serious Art » and making things, like little things that bring you joy, without the need for it to be perfect or to serve a purpose, can really help to manage those times of doubt or burnout. Also, thank you for this video (and frankly all the others), it’s so great to have this insight ! I wish you a lot of happy painting.

[@RainbowMeital]

I love seeing your journey

[@goodsoup2583]

9:06 my favorite painting you’ve done. Very jealous of whoever purchased it

[@AJRAJRAJR]

This was refreshing to watch, as I'm preparing to finish my music degree, and have anxieties that I should have gone to school for art instead. Post graduation the world is very open to explore, and continue to grow/learn in whatever direction.

[@emilyjoy76]

Currently in my senior year of my BFA. Your videos from several years were actually very influential in my decision to become an artist, so I love seeing the progress you have made!

[@esther4990]

Your ability to hold it together while talking about your dad is 🌺gorgeous 🌹 ✨ I love that✨🌹🌺

[@michaelsullivan1262]

It was interesting to hear your story! You’re a big bright shining light in this rather bleak existence. I’m honored to own a few small pieces of your work! Keep on creating!

[@polkadot0tanktop]

I got chills when you said that your work preparing for your senior show was after you lost your dad. When I saw a clip and some of the pieces from that show on a previous video, I immediately thought of losing my dad and I remember it made my stomach turn because you made visible the grief, vacancy, yearning that I felt during that time, but could never have fully described. It’s a horrible thing to go through, but wow, did you create some powerful work out of it. I bet your dad would be so proud.

[@rescue9810]

That self portrait is one of my favorites that you’ve done as well. It’s beautiful. You caught all of your features perfectly.

[@lynsamfortas]

13:04 is one of my favourite paintings ever. I really want to make stuff similar to this, iI absolutely love the concept.

[@scarro]

Robin, you might like the book “Picasso’s Brain - The basis of creative genius.’ It’s an analysis about what made Picasso so great. Everything that’s discussed stimulates a fresh look on creativity. It pushed my art and personality to be so much better and more fulfilling. Just a tip :).

[@mslightbulb]

Specially because he was really unlimited. Throughout his life he painted in many different styles, all of them great.

[@scarro]

Arquidesis Studio and the book explains how he was capable to do that :).

[@RobinSealark]

thank you! i'll look into that. I've been getting curious to hear more insight from other creatives on their lives and navigating art and creativity/meaning

[@scarro]

Robin Sealark to quote a wise woman: “Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum” ;) looking into other people’s minds and opinions definitely developed my work.

[@gail777]

Robin, I especially loved your self portrait! Thanks for a brave and informative video! Big hug

[@olapadziak]

Sometimes I wish I took a fine art course.. I chose a general art course and it wasn't for me, mixed with other problems at that time, I just couldn't do it.. I didn't like the inattentive teachers, lack of direction and the focus on modern and abstract art, especially for a first year. I didn't go for a fine art course, because the description of the general art course was more approachable.. I don't know if I'll ever be a professional artist, but I know that regardless of getting educated or not, I can make art and be proud of it. ^^

[@lauramccullagh980]

The larger pieces from 2019 that you showed at the end, especially the ones of the green and blue figures in motion really seem to encapsulate and synthesize so many of the previous styles you've developed. They're full of natural textures and have the emotional underpinning of a landscape, but the people in motion also add in the feeling of water from your waves (i especially see that in the two green dancers). But then there is also a tenderness to the way that you paint people that i really appreciate and that has been present since those first portraits you showed. I think it lies in leaving them somewhat incomplete? Hiding the faces of the two green dancers feels like it lives in that same emotional space. I'll be honest, a whole ago, the first time you showed the painting of the two green dancers in a video i had to pause the video just to stare at it because it is MESMERIZING. It struck me as so different from the rest of your work, but the more i looked at it, and now at the blue one as well, they both seem like such logical progressions from the rest of your work. I so appreciate this video. As an artist, it is so wild to look back at my old work, and this is such a helpful framework for doing that and being intentional with how i grow through my work. Thank you!

[@abc_xyz_is_me]

i feel like i will react to your nice comment and hope robin will read. (please, i'm not qualified, so anyone take whatever from this) this painting with the two dancers: rather brilliant idea; surely great craftsmanship in it; i am sure it looks even better in person; BUT: i kind of miss some more details on the figures, maybe on their clothes. interior designers use this rule: you should have 3 levels of textures in a room - large shapes, medium patterns and then some tiny sophisticated patterns (e.g. on cushions or on pictures on the walls). that's what i mean. robin has asked for critique, hasn't she. LOL :-)

[@RobinSealark]

I loved your comment, thank you. I can identify with and and want to think more about things you're point out. I do love those dancers. It was part of a concept development I was working on back then and set aside to take my break instead. Glad you got that framework as an idea for yourself and watched this :)

[@dianah4016]

I think my favorite phase of yours was the realistic ocean-scapes one. They're so beautiful. HOWEVER I enjoy so much watching how your art evolves. You're a joy to experience, Robin.

[@Nilbyezeronndjdhsjskm]

i had a horrible time in art school in 2009, made me so discouraged and made me feel like a failure. now ten years later i wish i hadnt stopped practicing art. i also had a lot of pent up childhood trauma that made me not believe that anything i would create would be worth anything to anyone. youre so lucky that you had the opportunity to be an artist. also lucky that you had a good relationship with your dad.

[@Anonymous-sg4tr]

I'm sorry you didn't have a good childhood. Sorry you felt discouraged. I don't feel encouraged to continue art or discouraged. Art is hard. But if you have a talent for it then maybe you could try and take it up again. You can enjoy art at any age. My granny began taking art classes a few years back when she was around 73. She's somewhere around 77 and she loves art. Framing it and enjoying people asking her about it.

[@wab090391]

Never ever too late to restart 😉💜

[@ekenekokelu13]

In love with your 2017 illustration/explorative art

[@curiouslanguage2032]

I loved seeing your development over the years! I am excited to see where you go. I especially loved the more stylized, illustrative landscapes you were doing, or the landscapes with unusual colors. I've been developing a lot as an artist, trying to get good enough to sell my work. I really want to take time off from work to focus on it and learn more, but COVID has made that impossible for now. I took and still take a lot of inspiration from your videos about loving your artist journey, even the lows, and embracing your creativity and pace.

[@2park_]

Woah, I am not sure why exactly but there's something about this video that is so pleasant to watch and I can see why people are drawn to youtube. Thanks for sharing the journey. :)

[@kathycr9424]

I’m not really sure what I wanna be when I grow up but I do LOVE creating art and performing. I really look up to you and your work and I really want to thank you for sharing what you know!🤍

[@Anonymous-sg4tr]

I hope your future is bright and beautiful. It's okay to not know what to do. :)

[@MyBelgianAzzy]

Got the notification, dropped everything, clicked. Hi Robin! I'm so happy to see "you" again today! I miss your regular uploads... I hope you and the people you love are healthy and happy, and handling the challenges life throws your way without too much stress.

[@amydebuitleir]

I hope someday you get to visit County Donegal, Ireland. The quality of the light here is something special. It would be really interesting to see your representation of our landscape and seascapes.

[@RobinSealark]

Good tip! I sometimes fantasize of living in Ireland for a few months to paint the landscape

[@georgewallace6525]

I too have struggled with direction since I finished my undergrad. I would encourage you to wait on a grad program for the time. My reasons are simple. First, there is little to no incentive financially to have a grad level degree unless teaching is your jam. Second, you are very talented and extremely articulate. That gives you a platform that few can access. Lastly, you are a leader, help the rest of us see the path to success. Life has a way for each of us to be successful and you are giving us a real view into that life.

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you for the advice :)

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

Thank you so much for this video. I am so glad that you are still making videos. I really missed you when you stopped. I cant wait to see where time takes you artistically. I am 62 and I am just starting my art journey. IF I can even get close to where you are right now, I will be thankful. xxxxxx

[@RobinSealark]

that means a lot to hear i was missed :) thank you for the confidence and words

[@shelbybrasfield996]

I'm not sure on the insight side but I was/am working on a piece while listening to this. I'm doing the base under sketch of a painting of Hozier. A lot of shit has been going on lately for me, my health is crashing a lot all though somehow not covid related. I'm a senior in high school and have been online since last March which was when I last painted actually and it's looking like we may not go back at all. I had an insane schedule including multiple history and science classes and AP's, combining that with college and everything else one could imagine the stress levels. I've always been high strung and I've always had issues but with so many things piling up, it turned me off of art, of music, reading, and honestly most things I loved. That leads into the beginning of this November I started having seizures and was briefly hospitalized. I'm now signed up to see like 5 different specialists and its been a lot. I contacted my principle and am now actually dropping the classes I don't need to graduate and decided I need to do things for me. I've started doing musicals live here on youtube with a group I'm in and I noticed these 18x24 inch canvases I have propped up on against my wall. I've been doing art since before I could even read and I started doing portraits around six years ago. I've always loved people and realism. I got a lot more enjoyment focusing on anatomy vs color (which has lead to a struggle there rip). When it came to paint I mostly did watercolor but somehow all but four of my tubes went missing so I'm taking this as a hint to get back into acrylics. Hozier is my favorite artists, every single part of his music speaks to me in a way I couldn't possibly explain so I'm taking this time to paint one of things I love most. I'm really hoping I get better with color and color theory, and I'm really hoping to keep the patience and finish this massive piece.

[@CharlottaSophia]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been following your channel for a good while now, fun to hear more about your backstory... your works have changed so much throughout time! As it should as we evolve and change... beautiful xx

[@polaisitjar6189]

Hey guess what I grow as an artist because of you. I'm now on my third year of college and thanks to u coz u inspired me a lot since freshmen year

[@FragileGloryImpressions]

Thanks Robin! This was very encouraging to me as a fellow artist to see such growth like that! And to see you as a KZbin for the last 4 years and how that has grown. I’m a new KZbinr with my art and business and it can be discouraging at times. So thank you! Keep up all that you do!

[@CAZZIEK321]

Constant growth. I’m a lazy artist. Must try harder! Thanks for showing your journey.x

[@cherylannhunter]

Robin, I so appreciate your willingness to share the vulnerable side of yourself. I'm not sure how many people realize the amount of deep emotion that creative humans, especially painters, juggle every day. The empathy is necessary in order to create pieces that convey something, the best art is that which allows us to peer through a window into the soul of the artist. You are a beautiful being and I'm so happy to have discovered you on KZbin. Keep doing what you do, it is touching, real and inspiring. Hugs!

[@allyrussell4796]

I'm going to school for something completely different but I have always been an artist first. Every time I watch your videos, you inspire me to keep making more art. It can be hard with school and other things in life but I'm going to hopefully try to make more pieces instead of little silly things. Especially since I've been having a creative block almost all year!

[@simonettagenova]

I missed you and your art SO much💞

[@human_maybe6690]

I just graduated with my BFA in fine arts. My thesis was only shown online and its been a struggle ever sense. This video really helped give me some hope for my future as an artist.

[@KateColors]

Wow, Robin! Thank you for sharing your art and thoughts about going forward. I'm sorry that your Dad passed away. I love your water and wave paintings. I love the water because my Dad loved the water and we spent a lot of time fishing and philosophysing both on the water and at the water's edge. I love your portaiture, too. I love that you were an art teacher to the young ones and worked it around core subjects. I spent a year reading about those who taught the exact curriculum with the intention of starting an afterschool program. It's so important people learn different ways to express themselves which affects more who encounter that expression. I look forward to more of your work and exploration. Rock on! -- Kate

[@soyena3664]

I find it comforting and relieved that I don’t have to find my art style immediately. I tend to feel the pressure to find a certain focus or theme on what I want to create. Thank you for this video ❤️

[@jenl7956]

Not only you make your videos very fun while educational, you also take people to get a good glance of what's behind an artist's mind while making their arts. You're like sunshine! xoxo

[@jerrysonett1937]

I LOVE your art journey! It makes me feel like i shouldn't be afraid to try different styles or topics, instead of feeling like im stuck doing one type of painting.

[@britshell]

I have been following your channel for years and have really enjoyed watching your work evolve.

[@ericastenkrona977]

You're such a talented artist. And prolific. Love your colors. Your love for the elements of the earth is present in all your work.

[@SortaKind]

I love hearing your art story, Robin. Your videos talking about what you considered your "real" art still help me today when I'm valuing the more silly side of my own art. I am so happy that you included the pennies! I had been watching your channel a bit before then, but that was the time where I started tuning into every video. One of my favorite things about this channel is how you incorporate psychology-related subjects in your journey, including mindfulness. Keep being you and keep growing you!

[@RobinSealark]

that's nice to hear! I have been thinking about more videos topic related to that and am interested in some incorporation.

[@CartoonMakeupGuru]

I actually really loved the question you posed "Where does your mind go when you let it wander?" I'm currently working on my pieces for my Senior Exhibition next semester. I'm focusing on daydreams and I think I've been kind of sucking the fun and actual meaning out of what I intended to explore. For some reason your question really brought me back to why I chose that subject in the first place. It was so nice as a soon to be graduating senior to get to see everything you've done since graduating. Post grad life seems so daunting and new and it's really comforting to get to see what it can look like for an artist.

[@Juliana-Bub]

Your videos are so helpful. I started seriously doing art (mostly painting) about two years ago, and I went back to school to get my second BA in art history with minors in new media and art. I've also recently started a contract job to do design and illustrations for a magazine. Art is becoming a big part of my life, and I get a lot of insight from your videos and experiences.

[@anastasiamorrison]

This video was really inspiring. Even when you’ve stepped back from working on your art, you still produced so much. I love how focused you’ve been, consistently, on working at areas in which you felt that you lacked, as well as creating such exploratory work.

[@muscanboy123]

Nice to hear the different sides of your artistic practice :D

[@salmakassimi5365]

Omg ive been watching your videos years ago.. i always loved your work Keep creating❤❤❤❤

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jakewaitart9507]

I always love how mindful and thought provoking your videos are. And they always seem to come (or I end up watching them) when I’m in a more motivated mood to refocus on my art. I recently put in my resignation letter for a job that was taking up too much of my emotional energy and so far it’s completely been the right decision. Just knowing its going to end and that I’m gonna be entering a different chapter of my life is both relieving and reinvigorating. I don’t have a degree or the level of artistic training I would get from it but I’ve been growing as an artist for about 6 years now myself. I didn’t “really” start until my junior year of high school and it’s funny to me that I can see similarities in my last six years to yours, even with the far less experience. 2017-2018 was when I created the most, it was also when I was taking better care of my physical health and when I was in art classes forcing me to draw all the time. I miss and feel like I’m constantly striving for that level of productivity and I constantly have ideas but never find the motivation to execute them. Hopefully I can find it in this new chapter ahead of me, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for you as well ❤️

[@speedymonkey123]

i got into an art school, i think i’m going next year, i’m not sure if it was the choice. but maybe i’ll be as good as you one day! i don’t know what i want to do after school so maybe i could be someone like u making yt videos! love your artwork!!

[@sukanyaanand3423]

I love seeing your journey. You are my inspiration. Love you Robin ❤️

[@valeria-qs5ux]

I'm thinking of possibly going to art school so this was really helpful thank you!

[@RoseEvans01]

just finishing my first year of art school and this was VERY cool to watch

[@urmomurmom1276]

I love your art so much! It's beautiful! And you have such a wonderful personality!

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you friend, that’s so nice

[@Tuxon86]

I really enjoy your channel. I love your art.

[@felineaddict]

I always wanted to be an artist but I'm struggling with it so I admire you going forward with your degree and post art. I noticed as you were talking that the time around your dad's passing, you painted water. Water in dreams is symbolic of emotions. Then when you separated from hubby, you painted landscapes perhaps symbolic of freedom. I found this very interesting of your work.

[@callmekite]

2018 is by far my most favorite year from you. I will always prioritize your healthier mindset of now, but 2018 was incredible art wise.

[@vaishnavidhargalkar7016]

Thank you ☺ Had an amazing experience watching your work grow and how the subject matter changed over the course of time. Thanks again for this lovely video ☺

[@polaroidguy7186]

Just stumbled upon the video. I hope you do great in life . You can do it

[@shewillbefree]

Love your authenticity

[@keilanicurran4344]

I'm not at an art school but I am an art major. I've realized that a lot of what I'm being taught is stuff I already know which is not as interesting, however, it's been extremely useful. Being able to get consistent practice in a certain media or topic has helped a ton as I jump mediums very often. One think I like about your work and your videos is that it inspires me to push how I do art. I'm a fast artist, cranking paintings out in 4 hours some times but lately I've been wanting to try and push that time frame so I can start improving. Seeing your process the last few years has really influenced that for me I think. Not giving up at certain parts in the painting or illustration and working on it until it's something that isn't just alright but informative. I'm working on a monochrome painting right now with acrylics of a woman, all in orange, and it's just nice to paint and not worry too much on if fitting all my boxes. Much like you and landscapes, I've always focused on the face and portraits so it's so cool to see my progress the last few years. Sorry if none of this makes sense - kind of rambling. Haven't strung these thoughts together just yet. Thanks for getting my thoughts going on where I want to go with my work

[@Anonymous-sg4tr]

Robin your art is amazing. I live in the UK and study art for GCSE's. Your art inspires and motivates me to do my very best. Though I'm currently dieing I will inevitably continue with art for A-level and hopefully I will get an A* at the end of this year.

[@adamlessard08]

I've been struggling so much to finish any of my works. You always inspire me

[@kennedylucente509]

been following you for years and im always so happy when you seem to be doing better 💕 youre an inspiration

[@riteasrain]

Really enjoyed looking back with you, and also the 5 points you mentioned at the end.

[@333Vampirewillrule33]

It was nice to get more a personal insight on your work and your journey. Now it feels like through better eyes I am more able to look through your work as though for the first time 😍 also I love your kitty 😭💕

[@gloriaandrews4477]

your talent is amazing

[@alaahusain5082]

I have been following you since you started your channel. I love this video. thank you for sharing with us. keep up the work i love your style.

[@ghendree]

I love seeing your art and your progress. Keep making good art.

[@greyareaRK1]

It's been an interesting six years. I didn't study art, but I keep being drawn back to it. I seem to lack your work ethic, which is a symptom of having no real belief in my ability, and I'm dogged by depression (which might be my lack of commitment). I regret not going for my PhD, but I'm not sure the benefits would be the same for fine art. I miss writing papers, of all things. I started watching because you embodied an intensely bright creativity with a natural empathy and grace. (And hella pretty.) I like seeing your evolution as it gives a great model of what an artist's life is like, which makes it all seem a little more real, if that makes any sense.

[@andrewchambers9752]

You've done more work in one year than I have in 19 since graduating with a BFA. Keep up the good work .

[@gnarlyartstudio]

I think your landscape and ocean paintings are where you shine. Just a suggestion but I think you should consider larger canvases with 1 1/2 inch profiles because that is what people want to hang on their walls. Along those lines if you want to sell art to the public then considering what people will want to display over their sofa or bed will help you create art that will sell and sell for more money. Just my two cents.

[@RobinSealark]

That's really helpful feedback thank you Glenn.

[@mariah7114]

Very beautiful video!

[@bradcook1537]

This is really neat to see. It's always fun to go through your old stuff, especially the bad stuff. I'm still trying to figure out what art means to me and why I wanted to make it. I keep hoping that when I get back to it, I'll somehow improve, despite not practicing, that maybe i needed the break to relax and clean the mental gears, so to speak. I really wanted to be an artist, and it just came to feel hopeless for me. But I think I'm starting to get my grip back, and maybe through the process, just making things, maybe I can figure out why I want to make art.

[@schu1707]

Love this exploration video and I had multiple moments of Hey! I bought that piece! It's on my wall!

[@olive3963]

Yesss just what I need to hear, bout to apply to art school & wanna know what the rest of my life after could look like

[@RobinSealark]

It’s definitely a choose your own adventure in creative life building!

[@olive3963]

@@RobinSealark hahaha yes definitely, I really love your work dude. The progression of your skill is so cooool

[@TheAngelFireStar]

This video was so informative for me and made me really think about where I want to go with my own art career and skill wise...just made me think a lot. Thanks Robin! :)

[@jilllusey7001]

It’s great to see you happy and making art.

[@petercourt]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing in a very honest way, it's helpful for everyone to see a realistic path, rather than an idealised one :)

[@jerryoven]

i've been watching for a while and I can see the your maturity increase. I know what religion can do us and Ive come to the realization that God is NOT religion and that people DONT reall speak for him. I Have my own concept of God and everybody else can lump it. Stick with this kiddo. Your art is your life now. Its only getting better. I love the hands, your sea work is always awesome. just do what you love...

[@chelseascreatures]

I really like your website set up. It shows how much you've grown as an artist... this coming from a post grad of ... *blushes* 15 years? oh boy.

[@RobinSealark]

oh thank you! and thank you for the context X)

[@arnesonblair4673]

This was really lovely to watch! I think I'm going to make an excel sheet of all of my work and rate them in those 5 categories and then do a scientific presentation on it.

[@sunshine-mt7hc]

You have no idea how helpful this is! I’m currently a junior in art school and I don’t even know what I wanna be 😂😭 thank you!

[@paulcurlin2789]

I loved the penny painting video! Great that you are keeping us "Instructed" Lol

[@jasminsartworld]

This is gonna be so cool to see how you changed your art over 6 years!! I will have to watch the rest of this later!!

[@abc_xyz_is_me]

rather impressive to see all your works together! i'm not really qualified, but: your conclusions are very correct for you (prefer landscape, go larger but detailed, try mixedmedia, etc.). i like e.g. Kevin Peterson or Tim Okamura or Kehinde Wiley or Cesar Santos (sure there's more of them). i think they create things which some people identify with strongly, the art uplifts the viewers and buyers on their soul. it's a good intention to seriously uplift people. or to create beauty for the world when it might seem not as beautiful. it's up to us - the Defenders of Beauty! :-) so, to identify self with a landscape is rather tricky. OR the subject is strikingly beautiful and special (think perfect Tahiti wave playing with 1000 hues of blue), OR the viewer personally loves the place, OR some other way it would convey a message or a story (a winding road, special detail, e.g.). this will be key for you. you could try to combine landscape with some persons in it. like - a portrait with her hair in the wind and bang - a horizon with mountains on her left. or little persons on a mountain ridge - bang with flamingos. (why am i telling my ideas, ha?) it's going to take some work but we all trust you! (LOL) being you i would even ask fans for focused critique of work in progress (like billie eilish had a bunch of songs and asked 20 different music-genre lovers to review and only afterwards published). ah, long one. keep up the great motivation work you do!

[@RobinSealark]

this is great thank you. i checked out those artist and pinned some things for ideas.

[@mjpete27]

I commend your efforts to catalogue your art journey and believe that you have created a wonderful path so far. I feel that I could go on and on, I will offer just this: I was trained in traditional art methods. I had to change directions many times to keep the “rent” paid. I even had to take a break from creating Art pieces to focus on learning and teaching digital techniques and at one point diverging into computer repair/maintenance! YOU CAN keep going in the direction that brings you joy! I believe that there are so many way to be successful in an Art career. I believe you have a successful one already! You can continue the direction you are going and take time for any side roads that you want to go down! I just want you to believe in yourself and never give up on your art journey. Yes, it can be hard but if you have joy in your life and works, is there really another path that you want? I also spent time teaching in school and I did not have time for my own art, one of the reasons I had to leave teaching in the school setting! The other big reason? Paperwork! I was drowning in pink slips and green slips ghaaaaah! Well I have gone on to long, I appreciate your art and your attitude, I believe that you are truly inspirational and I believe in you! I bet your thinking, man this guy can’t make a short comment, ever! Well you take care, be safe and have a lovely day!

[@iliveinarichgirlsdream]

Water represents emotions, thanks for this video

[@robinelise]

I really want to go to art school but there’s always this voice in the back of my head telling me my skills aren’t good enough yet, so I was wondering what the skill range is for schools like that? Thanks!

[@jimmyjam5177]

I think what art schools look for is people with ambition and you don't necessarily need all the skills beforehand, that's what you go to school for! to learn the skills c:

[@l3c13l9]

Man, I'm dropping med school to get into Art school. I don't care anymore, i'm not waisting more time in my life doing something that I don't like. Of course I have the same insecurities as you but it's okay, you go there and they gave you the skill, tips and techniques so next it depends on you. Btw sorry for the bad english

[@Yeet_master69]

I'm at my second year in art school and because of the pandemic we can't go to school and online class really sucks.

[@theartisticpurr2430]

I don’t understand how you can say it sucks. I did my entire BA degree of Fine Art online. It was great! I could do it at my pace.

[@Yeet_master69]

@@theartisticpurr2430 you chose it, a lot of us don't.

[@theartisticpurr2430]

Rundhille Andallo You are assuming. I started out doing my degree at uni. Life happened and had to complete 90% online. You need to change your perspective otherwise life will be difficult for you.

[@Yeet_master69]

@@theartisticpurr2430 we're in different country and different school the circumstances are different.

[@theartisticpurr2430]

Rundhille Andallo Lol you didn’t read my comment. I graduated just before the pandemic and due to life circumstances I had no choice. It was either go online or waste my education. I didn’t choose anything life happened and I made the best of it. Instead of thinking it sucks be grateful your at home safe. Change your perspective. It’ll do wonders for your life, best wishes.

[@spikeybunny6577]

You got a haircut! Looks great! My daughter has her BAFA Degree... Beautiful Portraits! I could see you as an awesome school age teacher with more personal art for sale! I think more about you teaching as a more personal experience these days... maybe high school or middle school? Especially high school....? You’d be wonderful!!! Somehow, I don’t think you want to teach that way right now? Growing up near the ocean I can understand why you focus on water... He does not define you... I’ve watched you for years... I’m going’s through some of the same themes as your transition... Divorce through Covid for me... Awww! Kitty visits! 🥰. You haven’t updated your website in a while, but I’ll check again... Loss SUCKS!!! The HOTEL paining means more to “me” than some others... I’m an artist too, but never post... the meadow is my favorite this moment of yours... You are super awesome!!! Keep learning through focus!!! LOVE yourself !!!

[@juliaholland9900]

very cool video idea

[@AndreaAlexander]

I really like your idea of cataloguing your work by year as a tool for self-reflection - I'm just starting out my artistic journey and would love to implement this! Thank you for sharing your journey so openly and for the inspiration :) I would love to hear more about your reasons for/for not pursuing a masters!

[@AndreaAlexander]

Also, what did you use to build your website? It's so beautiful!

[@tylermosier5461]

Yay! 😁🥰

[@jamescalbert4958]

I found your handshake paintings awe inspiring for sure! Would love to see a Caucasian and African handshake one! The very first vid of yours I saw was with "Hoodie!" It made me laugh and I've been following you ever since! Love you! Your willingness to put yourself out there and be vulnerable is as inspiring as your artwork! ❤😁

[@peterbunyan3924]

Life ay, was a really interesting chat. Love your realism work but then that is what l am into :), think it a good idea to do some time consuming pieces if financially it will work for you. Nice to see you again Robin :)

[@psychiccrocodile3679]

You're so pretty dude ❤