Making Of | "MERRY MADNESS"

[@swishshot6795]

"I am... very scared of being happy and I'm very, very, scared of being sad, but I am absolutely goddamned terrified of being neither." - Dead Sound (6/17/19) No truer words have ever been said.

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

...true!!! Absolutely Friggin' true!!!

[@jeffjavens1215]

We are the in-betweeners.

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

swish shot | As someone currently trapped in the blank greyness that is "neither," I can tell you it isn't fun. Or frightening. Or anything. You just sorta... exist. Luckily, in moments of lucidity I've taken steps to ensure an eventual freedom from this empty abyss. Someday I'll escape, even if there's nothing but terror waiting on the other side...

[@gianaoftheeasternrebellion1169]

Potato Patato Dude same

[@lamihadamshareef5270]

@@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth same i cant feel anger,i cant fell sadness but i must not try to be scared.

[@youhavebeengalaxyd9674]

"I even had him waltzing with a man to reference his *colossal gayness* " OMG

[@youhavebeengalaxyd9674]

also....... SNAILS

[@YeahAlright1983]

snails are great :)

[@tourmelion9221]

Joey The Logboy he kinda reminds me of toriel I like snails to

[@YeahAlright1983]

@@tourmelion9221 gri'n iye rkfody wokdsyx exnobdkvo¿ :(

[@razzlebackdraft8201]

I just love how gay he is for literally no reason.

[@malzeno1202]

I swear, you can make a story about a speck of dust and it’ll be the most interesting story to ever exist.

[@niajhopkins]

Hortan hears a who seems to have beaten him to that. But idk if it's interesting or not to me

[@bm3350]

Horton hears a who

[@Tedd-uf8un]

he seems to be pretty good at writing scripts, so i doubt he'd find it hard :p

[@mccookies3664]

Dr. Seuss already beat him to the punch on that one but yeah

[@aspenpawarts9333]

OMG I CAN CHANGE IT BETWEEN 1 and 1.1K OMG

[@Feebiecat]

Dead Sound: gay fish Me: MOOD.

[@yoschiii]

Kanye West:

[@copeseethemald8510]

Seamen:

[@tortis6342]

gay fish live in aqueeriums

[@cyansy]

I equally love the “making of” videos as much as the actual ones. Never change

[@missseaweed2462]

I can't like this comment again so I'll comment on it. I love your comment.

[@claudiag.9307]

Me too!

[@MoltenMonsters]

What the fuck does "never change" mean

[@jeffjavens1215]

Never, ever. He's extraordinary.

[@c4re4u25]

The making of videos get me into a heavy thinking mood.

[@DeadSound]

Part two and three are finished and uploaded. The first covers my creative process designing the Terrible Hound, and the second covers the Great Rat! Enjoy! ^_^ kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYvNoKOFnNqmmKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7NqmOgbauei6M

[@Wisper200]

I love your stuff so much! Take you time man

[@necrodancer1876]

Dude, I need to start making my sketchbook look like yours. It looks so clean and thoughtful. I can tell you love and take care of your sketchbook. Not only that, but it looks like a huge storyboard, which it is. I need to start dedicating sketchbooks to my stories and comics. I think it would benefit me a lot lol. Also, you are very inspiring. It's crazy how much time and thought and energy you put into your art and stories. Not to mention your sketchbook. Please keep up your awesome work.

[@m00ny_447]

I see godzilla up there

[@jl7161]

Your work always amazes me!

[@NerdyCommenter]

Are all ur animations connected

[@laurenjones8196]

Nobody: Dead Sound: "But what I really want to talk about right now are *dinosaurs.*

[@jeffjavens1215]

I just heard him say that as I read this.

[@tortis6342]

Dinos! In. Every. Video.

[@justicebrown1077]

"Long since passed are the days of the great and terrible, Embraced. When one can paint a picture of their worst fear, with a warming smile on their Face. The facade of their rivalry was just that, a Spell. For without her, the rat would have no stories to Tell." Dave, that's actually quite beautiful.

[@frenkhorsky7633]

playing it alongside the animation actually made me cry

[@dinadina2000]

I kinda think you should have left that in the origanl short

[@RaoaRahaga]

@@dinadina2000 i agree i actually went back to the original thinking i missed it because it suited so perfectly, actually makes the ending make sense instead of wondering wtf when you see it

[@confusionintensifies7948]

5:06

[@peeblekitty5780]

Allow me to interrupt your scrolling with an ominous and confusing vision of the true tragedy of Korpmert the plump

[@beholdnonsense5100]

Yeah is No One Else gonna talk about this?

[@unreliablegachatuber1147]

Kathy Aird no

[@Hyphen2829]

21:28 'This sketch book represents the beginning of something and the end of something', Even more Ying and Yang

[@anyonebutme8230]

Most people have celebrities or famous scientists as their idols but for me you and a couple indie game designers are my greatest role models. You animations and designs and your whole creative process is so inspiring! I look forward to your videos all and give my greatest thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@jeffjavens1215]

Absolutely!

[@casualhoosier2813]

Yup. When it comes to role models I'd put David up with Teddy Roosevelt. They've both got a kind of fortitude to them....

[@kziila0244]

I know a friend who takes a class based on art that includes computer stuff, and their teacher used DeadSound's videos as examples.

[@fang609]

2:51 Hell yea you should be proud. It might have taken a long time time but the end result was a beautiful and emotional story. Can't wait for the other 2 part's.

[@LittleLightFromDark]

Actually kind of funny how you mentioned the thing about snails! My biology teacher managed to get some Giant African Land snails that she keeps on the school. They are still really young, less than a year at least, I can’t remember their specific age, but they are some of the biggest snails I’ve seen! Even more so they are super nice and don’t mind being picked up etc. It’s such a small thing, but having those snails around really made me happy and fascinated! I guess what I’m trying to say is you aren’t weird for liking snails, as they are super awesome and underrated creatures!

[@e_kychkina9170]

Oh man, this contradiction between “feeling” and “being dull” is something I can absolutely relate to... 15 years ago due to a lot of stress and unfortunate sequence of events I became deeply depressed without knowing it. I was just so overwhelmed with “negative” emotions that I became tired of it and decided to cut it all off. Well, I succeeded. I stopped being sad and angry, I stopped being in pain and that was my dearest wish... and biggest mistake. I was satisfied in the beginning - as it didn’t hurt anymore - but short after my “bad” emotions had gone, my “good” emotions followed them. Slowly I lost the ability to feel happy, joyful, loving and caring. Step by step I descended into the absence of everything, the Lands of Nothing as I called it later. I became alarmed years after it started, when I caught myself thinking: “Do I love my twin? Do I love my mom and dad? What does this mean? I know the fact that I must have been loved them, because they are my family, but I don’t feel anything”. Than I thought that I am bored of existence and nothing will really change if I suddenly die by some accident, and it didn’t make me sad. I knew these thoughts were not healthy, so I immediately became aware that something is wrong with me. I tried to remember how it feels to feel positive emotions, but I couldn’t. This sounds scary and should be scary, but I couldn’t even feel scared at that time. This was so bad. It took me twice as much time to unfold everything I suppressed and return to my normal. It was quite a journey. First two or three years of re-discovering my buried self all I was able to really feel were sadness, anger, despair, pain, guilty - all “negative” things which I got rid of in the first place. What an irony. I bet if I didn’t supress them, it would take me just few weeks or few months of pain instead of few years. To be honest, I was almost unbearable during couple of years, so I moved as far away from my loved ones as I could, to avoid us fighting. They didn’t know all the truth about my issue and I didn’t have energy to describe it and defend myself. They were not happy when I turned from even-tempered (as it seemed) person to a tangle of tears and fears. I moved to the other country to walk this mental path on my own without having to struggle to maintain my “good girl” image. It helped a lot, I was able to balance myself and finally have my full spectre of emotions back. I no longer divide them to “good” and “bad”, because being able to feel anything - from joy to pain - is a blessing. It feels... being alive. I have good times, I have bad times, but they are equally precious and important. The life is what it is and I can’t live it flat without ups and downs. I still retreat to the Lands of Nothing sometimes, when the pain is too strong, but I am aware of what I am doing and I don’t stay there too long. I already spent years in dull “can’t-feel-it” life, and I want to live what is left to full extent. Because, you know, we’re all mortal, so when I die, I want to be sad, proud and hopeful and terrified... everything but bored and indifferent.

[@beholdnonsense5100]

"For those of you who are new, that must have been madness." I, a new person, would agree. Welp, time to binge the channel to find the context!

[@lemon_the_spider]

All of your videos and animations are so beautiful and interesting! They are so captivating and relaxing and help me feel grounded (since I have depersonalization that can be difficult) thank you for making all of your content!

[@enamerus]

My God! That Kermit Man is scary! You did really well with that frickin suspense!

[@sallysiren1363]

🥹slenderman WHO? NAW have you seen the KERMIT MAN?!

[@vee667]

*HAVE YOU EVER TAPPED A NOTIFICATION SO FAST YOUR FINGER BECAME TEMPORARILY PARALYZED?!*

[@Mothless42]

I wish I was dead I hear ya pal haha

[@caffeinefuelled9186]

nah but I did worry I broke my mouse button for a second.

[@eammonmurphy3519]

yes is video came out

[@kailley-maedennis.j152]

YES THSTS ME RIGHT NOW XD

[@justicebrown1077]

I have, my good sir

[@todd_draws_lines3949]

The way you said "Colossal Gayness" is just my favourite thing

[@swimmingpigeon7034]

Dude, you deserve WAY more subscribers.

[@MoltenMonsters]

What do you mean?, he has 248K

[@jeffjavens1215]

Definitely.

[@abd_el_shafy]

I have to say that the language you're using is a bit difficult to me as English is not my first language. I had to stop the video to translate some words. But I am absolutely fascinated with your narrative and art work it's just amazing. Keep the hard work my friend.

[@Stettafire]

It will get easier with time, these are big complicated words, but the more you listen the easier it will get and the better you will learn these words

[@acorneroftheinternet4179]

Also he has a great accent to listen to, so that helps 🙂

[@mccookies3664]

Nice job man, you should be proud of understanding this. I know I wouldn’t be able to do that in my second language. Best of luck.

[@krchartier]

Hello David, I have been working on a story for years now, I'm only 16 years old and have been depressed in the past. I just wanted to say you're short films have helped me through dark times and help give inspiration for my own stories. I love every single one of you're films, you're Autodale series being my absolute favorite and you're behind the scenes videos. I just wanted to say thank you and to tell you, you're amazing!

[@watercandy7273]

uwu or owo Ps sorry for your depression..

[@Wisper200]

I love your videos so much! I always wait for the making of videos because they are just so great!

[@maeg.9123]

Preach

[@flaviourbina7531]

I have a strange feeling, that this man will one day become a legend in the Film making industry 🤔🤔🤔 and that we are currently watching his first steps towards success.

[@Ray-xr3gj]

Whenever I get into a really bad depressive episode, like now, I tend to binge watch art and cooking related videos. It helps me feel like I'm part of some productive process, I think, or at least get my mind away from itself for a bit. Animated shorts are some of my favorites, I try to save them for the worst days when distraction isn't enough and I need to be fully absorbed by the story. A lot of them have some sort of tie to depression, suicide, and self harm, or something of that sort, whether explicitly or metaphorically, but always with a happy ending or some uplifting takeaway that I can try and hold onto. This channel is by far the best, in terms of storytelling and art quality and depth. Sorry for rambling but putting art out into the world, no matter who you are or how confident you are in your work or how unpolished it is, can really impact lives in ways most things can't. It's easy to get to a point where any excuse to hold on, even if only because you don't want to miss their next video or post, becomes a lifeline. For me, it was always about who would feed my dog the next morning. Short term solutions to long term problems, one by one

[@deadend5233]

"The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children." - Jim Henson (I had to search that to make sure I got it right)

[@steamfang5371]

This is the first video I've ever seen of yours and this was really insightful on such a good short. I'm excited for the other videos on the short. I am absolutely in love with your work now, and it makes me want to pick up a fresh sketchbook and get working on something big again.

[@dachiontankcat224]

I'm not certain how I wound up stumbling along this journey in your wake, but I'm more glad than I can really express that I get to be here. I'm glad to get this glimpse of who you are, some of your great and some of your terrible, because it really is inspiring. Today was... pretty shitty for me, and hearing about the hard time you were having and how you've managed to push through it and find joy on the other side... kinda makes me feel like being able to do that myself is a little more reachable. Thanks.

[@justblue974]

Love your work. I enjoy your animation , but what I love more is these kind of videos, where you self reflect and talk about your process on how you get inspiration. Keep up the great work and I hope you have a great.

[@watercandy7273]

uwu

[@scarm7129]

I can't believe I missed this one for so long... as someone with a dissociative disorder that used to leave me entirely numb to both joy and sorrow and admittedly still does on occasion, the message and the need to escape that gray box.. really hits hard. I also am very VERY excited about that large snail. Neat how experiencing hardships can lead to truly loving the small things even more. Or... the big things in this case. I mean just look at that snail!!!

[@somebody2351]

Depression can be one hell of a thing, the feeling of isolation and the uncertainty of he future can be scary. It’s something everyone has gone through and it’s best just to talk about it and find enjoyment in life, even if it means taking a year off work to find yourself. Kinda realised that sounds corny but hey, it’s true 😂

[@iknowdino]

Thanks so much @David for the shoutout! We had a really great time talking to you about how and why you make dinosaurs :) Keep up the great work, your videos are excellent!

[@Tabieeee]

I am torn between feeling incredibly inspired and painfully envious of your work and approach to art and creativity. The amount of effort and time you put into something is amazing and feels impossible to me. I've spent years getting no joy out of my art, no creative ideas, no drive to do anything, attempting to create is such a difficult task for me. Your goofy, self expressive art and sculptures are something special, I hope you treasure what you do, because I certainly do.

[@missbloo4051]

Your sketchbooks are absolutely GORGEOUS. It's amazing to see the different ways people organize their thoughts, and yours is by far the prettiest I've seen. You are such an amazing inspiration, keep doing what you do!

[@kdcthelioness]

I really love how you show the work that you put into your pieces. Part of the frustrating brilliance of art is that in the process of making, you hide exactly how much work went into it by making the end product seem easy, if not effortless. So you showing how much (an entire sketchbook, OMG) work went into this is really inspiring. As for the personal element. When I watched Merry Madness, I heavily related it to my personal struggles with depression and the medications for it, but I took it in a different direction than maybe you intended. For me, depression isn't a neon purple "badness". For me, my depression is the gray. It's feeling numb, and empty, and just... nothing. No motivation, no inspiration, no creativity. And sometimes, feeling nothing can be a dangerous allure, because when I start feeling again it's a lot like bloodflow returning to a limb: it hurts. The ability to feel the good doesn't come back without the ability to feel the bad. And the gray isn't scary, at least not while I'm there, because there I don't feel scared, because there I don't feel ANYTHING. But the reminder that I do want to feel the good, even if it means I have to feel the bad too, is really important and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for sharing your personal struggle with us. I hope you continue to take care of yourself and find the beauty and terror in the everyday world.

[@dogvhs]

god, the second you said that someone interpreted your short as a metaphor for how depression and creativity are connected, i instantly lit up. it’s almost exactly what i’m going through currently. i stopped taking my main medicine for my depression, and i’ve honestly cried more in the past three days than i have in the 6+ months i was taking my medicine regularly. i’m miserable a good chunk of the time, constantly thinking about everything, but i don’t know if i want it to change. i’ve also started drawing for the first time in months, too. i don’t know... it’s just hard. and it feels bad, but it feels good too. i’m just glad someone who i look up to as a real talent feels a similar way.

[@bluescreening]

The way you get so excited about dinosaurs makes me so happy!!! I adore your ‘making of’ videos, they inspire me so much :) keep up the amazing work!

[@darinae34]

There is no greater love There is no greater hate Then what a creator feels for what he made.

[@komododithrax]

David, thank you. You don't know me, but after watching this I feel so much less alone. I'm a 24 year old and a 2 year graduate of enviro and art studies. I've suffered with depression for many years, especially during my education and...hearing you talk about your depression, well, it was like seeing a reflection. I had to pause the video and cry because I was flooded with feelings. The fear of being sad and happy, the feeling of growing old, and jaded. You made me remember that I'm not the only one who's felt, who still feels like this. Thank you for this. Thank you for putting it all into words. Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for being brave enough to let others in to see the good and bad. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone. Thank you for being you.

[@TheAmandaZia]

I have loved every video you've come out with and this behind the scenes hit at quite a great time. I've been struggling with wanting to take out the nightmares and fit in, as you say, a comfy, gray box. This has just really inspired me to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. And to go out and create, and enjoy my own really large snail. Wishing you the best and looking forward to your future content!

[@meritgriffin6485]

"and enjoy my own really large snail" that's the greatest thing I've ever read, hands down.

[@georgepeterson4708]

Its a little depressing that modern society is removing all the danger and risk from life . For me a 16 year old raised in world where rules and archetypes define all aspects of life , sometimes this complete lack of emotion and colour scares me .When I was younger I was afraid of monsters and werewolves now the very thought of all those freakish yet beautiful and magnificent horrors being fake terrifies me . I don't know if my age affects my view of the situation but I no longer want safety I want , no I need randomness , joy , enthusiasm ,pain and even death if it means I can experience life in its rawest form. Dead sound your animation manages to truly capture that feeling it is simply brilliant.

[@queensalmon4905]

Oh my god I didn't think I would find it HERE but you just gave me the reason why I felt so uncomfortable being on depression medication!!!! It all makes sense now! It doesn't just numb out the depression it numbs out EVERYTHING!!! THANK YOU DAVID AND JUSTICE THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@StupidLittleRedFox]

David, you were able to put my experience into words. I was seeing wonders in everyday life - living in a tiny shed with no water and electricity, being able to see the whole world from a different perspective. I had all the time of the world to be creative, be sad, be happy. But now. I work half of my life and I don't have time for anything. Living in an apartment which needs a constant care, I don't have time to read, paint or even think about wonders :( I'm glad you're still a child inside and I envy you. Don't let the child grow up. It's boring, trust me.

[@Quanifer_the_quacker]

I feel this story so much. The personality, what it represents, creativity, sources, what caused you to make this, passion, everything I so wonderfully made

[@loghorn-feghorn]

God. Giving up your creativity and sadness comes with the price of giving up your happiness. That just explains the whole short for me. Balance is truly the most important thing to truly living. I love your work keeping doing what you do. You’re art inspires me.

[@taraodunsi7615]

"i'm scared of being happy, i'm really scared of being sad, but i'm goddamn terrified of being neither." hoooolllyyy moly this *dude* just.... he just *GETS* me!!!

[@ava_marie_v]

Your sculptures are always incredible! You've inspired me to try making some of my own (obviously they aren't as good, but it's fun).

[@rayb4430]

im AT WORK and ive been looking forward to this video too much to just WAIT to get home to watch it so uh here i am watching it in between ringing people up

[@ronzeffir]

please I've never found so much comfort in someone's art until I saw yours "don't fee the freaks" and just fall in love with everything you do because I can truly relate to so much emotions you express and talk about. Yes you make so much sense I am truly right there with you even if I'm a few years younger and can't draw even a really big snail haha But thank you. Thank you for sharing your art and making this "making of" videos I find incredibly comfort and compassion? I just feel a little bit less aliened and I also just love art so much This video is i know so personal, especially the end but I really hope it got better the newest of your vids "friendly shadow" is so fascinating I can't wait to see where you go with it! I wish you a lot creative inspiration and motivation and happiness! Stay awesome dude ily

[@norian_creature]

hearing him ramble about dinosaurs is comforting? hearing someone gush over something so interesting makes me smile

[@HER_Only_sIN]

I love listening to you talk about all the background behind the animation, and I really appreciate how you show every aspect of it, from the solid ground to the emotional depths. I can't wait for part 2 and 3, and I feel like your short film would be missing a lot without going deep into its drafts and drives behind the scene. You're one of most, if not _the_most, creatively inspiring artists and KZbinrs I've ever seen.

[@thefuzziestmonkie1515]

I absolutely needed this. I've been dealing with what was first just regret and disappointed in myself but has slowly grown to a burning hate. I've been upset at myself and how I use my time. Being with people is how I've put these thoughts away, but being quarantined has taken these people away and left me alone with myself. I see myself in you and your work. More specifically I feel you represent who I want to be. I love creativity, choice, creation, etc. You're work has been inspiring me since I've first seen it starting with a short film from Autodale. I want to start creating again. And I think I'll start with what's inspired me in the past. I want to fill up a book with personality and experiences and media that's made me who I am. You're a wonderfully goofy and smart person and you've made me want to help myself more than I've allowed in the past.

[@octonomer]

If you made a story about a normal rock I'd still be invested ngl

[@xiolanobody8199]

First off, congrats! I'm just about facing down the final few years of my college and I am at the burnt edge of creativity and slowly descending into an apathetic viewpoint. But. Seeing the amount of passion, work, and pure love you pour into your creations always gives me inspiration and in a way, makes me fall back in love with what I am studying for. Because thats what it should be about. It should be about loving what you do, pursuing, not for a paper that says you can do it, but because it is what you are passionate about. I hope that makes sense ;>.> Anyways, thank you.

[@spaceginger7627]

How the story relates to your personal struggles is absolutely beautiful. I really admire your mindset of appreciating both the good and the bad and how you managed to craft it into this amazing shortfilm. The fact that so many people came up with their own interpretation is testemony to how many people found something relatable in this. (I also really wanna give you a hug right now. All the best for the future, you'll do amazing (and bad.))

[@goodladd2067]

Dude, all the stuff you do inspires me and makes me want to continue being an artist. This short film was beautiful and I want you to keep doing what makes you happy. Also, nice snail you found there man

[@absolite6]

I loved the use of colour in the short. The Rat's earthy browns really goes well with the eerie, almost alien neon purple. I still like to think the short is kind of a Evolution VS Nature and the balance between them. I like stories that discuss duality of any kind, they're just so interesting!

[@rainabraun5200]

“I am very scared of being happy and very very scared of being sad, but I am absolutely goddamn terrified of being neither”

[@SkylaBluejay]

I find this animation Absolutely beautiful, the perfect balance. Your ability to perfectly portray the balance between good and evil and how they need eachother is just... UGH! its amazing! Please keep up the good work! ♥

[@charaxiphare]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! KEEP 'EM UP!

[@caystedman]

I'm not an animator but the way that David tells stories inspires me so much in my art and comics. I really appreciate the way he views characterization, color, and design. He puts so much care and love into his work and it really shows. He's incredibly skilled and he's earned every bit of appreciation he's gained.

[@ellamissey6801]

Pan’s labyrinth is an amazing and beautiful film. One of my favorites for sure! It’s so underrated

[@spaceginger7627]

Dude, I saw trix last fall in Paris. I had the same reaction. There is something so mesmerizing about being in the presence of this creature, you can't really put it into words. Definitely one of the most amazing things I have ever seen

[@HenryBehlmann]

What's crazy is out of all the youtubers I watch, the ones that make me laugh, the ones that shaped me into a better person, and the ones that made me found what I love to do, that you're probably the biggest inspiration to me. I understand and relate most to you and it gives me hope. Good luck with wherever you go, I'll always be a subscriber and a fan.

[@sparks-of-magic]

Your art and designs are so fascinating to me, i absolutely adore them!

[@samuellee178]

I think I kind of understand that sort of childish wonder, even though I've forgotten for the most part. Like getting excited over how cloudy the sky is or hearing birdsong at, like, 5 in the morning, when everything is still dark.

[@kiyawilliams4416]

This video is eye opening, it really helps me realize that trying to avoid the bad leaves you without the good and without either your hallow

[@tobiandreisfoxkitten698]

These creations of yours are genius and inspiring. I still come back to watch your older stuff and your new stuff is still blowing me away. And huge snails are adorable and amazing! I agree about the huge snails and even the tiny ones. I hope people can keep coming back to your art and having inspiration come to them. And I hope more people discover your work.

[@mccinna5534]

Goodness, you are my favorite short film channel. Always inspiring, always relatable. It's just so cool, you're so cool. The process, the feeling, the way you put things into words even if you think it doesn't make sense. I just wanna go do something productive after every video. :')

[@-rae-2124]

I can't express how much I want to be able to create something like that sketchbook. I desperately want to have something that is beautiful and meaningful and that I can be proud of. I'm tired of my box. I'm done seeing gray. I'm ready to start creating.

[@mrnobody6058]

Its amazing how you do all this animations

[@shadowm3r3]

I got to say I'm happy to hear that other people understands the fact of being scared of the good times and the bad times but being terrified of nothing. I know others felt this but hearing someone say it makes it all feel a bit better. And now here I am feeling inspired to write again.

[@ashleependleton930]

Wow, I can completely empathize with you on some of the things you said in the video. I’m a writer (mostly a novelist) and I’m currently in college and absolutely love it. I love learning and like you, I find joy in the most random things. Despite the love that I have for my education, I have begun feeling completely sapped when it comes to my creativity as of late. When I’m not working on projects for school, I can’t bring myself to write for my own projects. Even when I force myself to write, I am easily distracted and end up doing something less productive. I’m trying to work through it, but like you I’ve been stuck. Anyway, I’m so glad that you found something to work on that helped you begin to get out of your funk. Good luck and I can’t wait to see what else you put out! I love your channel:)

[@AmarantaYuuki]

David in half his videos: dInOsAuRs I wanna talk about dinosaurs O-O Me: Damn right let's go XD

[@a-bird-lover]

macbeth: "You queer fish!" the gay fish guy: "wow, rude"

[@tuckercaldwell4965]

You should be proud of your achievements! Your artwork, writing, and graphic design skills are phenomenal. I hope this break from school is what you need and I cannot wait to see more of your short films! Really enjoying "Merry Madness" so far.

[@milocook4157]

I love you so much! You make me so inspired to do more about my own work. I love watching these videos both the films and making of them!

[@BovineDesigns]

Did you ever think you'd be as inspirational as Guillermo Del Toro? Cuz you succeeded.

[@dragonfly3876]

Every video you make I think "this is my favorite" and every time I'm absolutely right, they all mean something different to me yet they all make me feel a little calm, a little scared, a little excited, and a little introspective. Side note which is totally irrelevant: somehow watching this video makes me, who has struggled with depression for over 8 years and has been numb and chaotic and everything in between, reminds me about all of the little things. I almost cried seeing that giant snail, because you reminded me about the way I wanted to view the world. I still dont know how to get there, but as ridiculous as it sounds, your videos help remind me to keep trying. It really is the little things that matter. So now I'm going out to try and find a snail of my own!

[@mr._ukiki]

It's always enjoyable to hear you talk about one of your project with so much passion. And gosh, you're so good at drawing. I'm jealous! ♡

[@rubychan1937]

oh, David. I don't know if you'll see this, but I hope you do. This is one of my favorite animations you've done. It's magical, and beautiful. I hope you feel happier, and that you feel better in general. I...i don't know where I'm going in this but just know that there is magic in what you make. and that magic is amazing.

[@BonelessClowns]

I've recently done a English project on "the good in the bad" having to pick three/four films that show it in different ways, mainly focusing on joker, loki and other "villains" I love those types of stories and for the fact that I can use it in my school work makes me happy, and after watching this it kinda makes me glad I picked that as my topic, your really inspiring to me, and u relate to alot of your content, love ya work, keep it 😊

[@thearcticeffect6346]

This is honestly really creatively inspiring. Hearing your journey and your thoughts really gives insight tbh

[@diddleydoo9773]

You get so absolutely and infectiously giddy about your passion for everything. The second hand emotions I get from all your work is practically the week's highlights for me

[@Michaelina]

I love how in-depth you go into these details and seem so happy while explaining your whole process, it’s really interesting and makes me enjoy your work even more. Also, at 12:03 there’s a sketch and it has a speech bubble saying “ocean man” in the top left corner, solidifying that you’re great.

[@jeffjavens1215]

I am such a huge fan. You inspire me, touch something inside me, on so many levels. Thank you for being you, for existing and creating in this world. 😍

[@Madsness_]

You're such a big inspiration to me! You're videos always make me feel so much better!!

[@_Thirteen13_UwU]

i think that this is an excellent way to cope with those feelings of depression that creep up from time to time. channel it into something beautiful. The message of Merry Madness was really something beautiful.

[@kaiyas9464]

That little bit about depression... I really needed that, all of your videos have had a big impact on my life and I’m really grateful to you for that

[@carolinew3139]

I like your videos so much Your like an older version of me, please dont ever stop what your doing I enjoy watching them so much ( this one has to be my favorite so far! ) Dont stop! WE LOVE YOU

[@cosmicacti69]

i love watching these making of videos, they always inspire me! ive been here since being pretty and its been amazing watching you grow more comfortable in these videos and talking about your ideas. thank you for being you and continuing to grow and change, its so incredibly inspiring

[@khalrivonkvitka-vohnyu1141]

I don't think I've ever agreed with a video more in my life, especially the parts about not wanting to be 'grey' or 'square'. I know what it's like to be grey, neither happy nor sad and uncaring about everything, so I can say from experience that we are right to be terrified of it. When that happened to me, it was one of the biggest mistakes and my single worst regret ever in my life. But another part I also agree with is learning from your mistakes, and growing as a person. You can never really avoid something, be it work, an emotional situation, or the outcome of a decision, favourable or not, but if you can learn to accept whatever happens for what it is, and then learn from what went right or what went wrong, that's something exceptional. So don't be afraid of being different or weird or unique, because the worst thing you can do is try to turn yourself into a box to fit in. Because a square box only fits in one hole, whereas the delightfully wobbly shapes can move to fit anywhere. Stay wobbly.

[@Somberscribbles]

I have been going through some lets just say difficult events, but coming back and listening to your making of series has helped me to understand some emotions I hadnt before. watching your shorts has gotten me through quite a bit in my life. It is nice to see that I am not the only one who is struggling with similar things. You are one of my main inspirations to continue doing what I love, which is art! your videos have helped me develop as both a person and an artist and I hope you know how awesome you are. I know you may never read this but I am so happy youre still creating such gorgeous works of art!

[@ziril3972]

I like your monster designs very much Fairy is spot on, my guy.

[@watercandy7273]

♡Same♡

[@l_ArAxus_l]

18:19 "I now I can grid the college..... But i'll be less sad and whole lot less happy...... I'm scared of being happy. I'm ver very scared of being sad. But I'm absolutely terrified of being neither". What a great quote!

[@lollikabosso.w.n7153]

Ill be honest, theres an animator, who does handrawn animation, really beautiful, but he hates all his work. You on the other hand, shows us stories which you want to show us, cause you like them and you desire to share the joy. And you did. I love your work. Maybe not all of your short films, but even then, your job is nice to look at, and these videos also tell me how you came to those ideas.

[@Spectralyzed]

I don't know how I found you, as I haven't been watching any animations particularly recently. However, I have watched your Distopian series, "God Leash", "Sharp Teeth", "Mother of Nature", "Redone", and a bunch of your "Making of" videos. I am hooked.

[@rayedragonelf]

You filmed a snail and shared it!! Love it. Honestly, you animations are all extremely incredible, powerful and breath taking. You story behind your inspiration is just asincredible, powerful and breathtaking.

[@fireflyhoofson1272]

I wanna say... your animations speak to me in a way nothing else does. "Don't Feed the Freaks" and "Merry Madness" speak to an emotion inside me I don't know how to express otherwise. Thank you for your gorgeous animations and masterful storytelling.

[@dragongirllacey715]

I LOVE the way you make your sketchbooks and all your notes kinda remind me of the journals in gravity falls kinda but a lot more interesting XD idk but it’s supppper cool