MEDCAST 51 - BREATHE MY FRIENDS, BREATHE

[@StevenZapataArt]

Thanks for your kindness Ahmed, I'm very lucky to have you as a friend.

[@mlordd]

Wait I thought you two were enemies???

[@armandoguajardo4789]

@@mlordd nah that’s Ethan lol

[@chessshyrecat]

My first thought listening to him was me wondering why he suddenly sounds like he is trying to be you :D

[@AhmedAldoori]

I'M STILL A BEGINNER WITH LATTE ART ☕☕☕ - RELAX YOU CRAZY BARISTAS lolol (All coffee footage shot by Steven Zapata)

[@Willyoart]

First

[@Willyoart]

Hey Ahmed!

[@mlordd]

First

[@orenji]

What kind of machine do you use (the one in the intro). I want to try a good machine for latte/espresso and would love a recommendation!

[@AhmedAldoori]

@@orenji The Breville Barista Express!

[@REIQ]

Lovely Talk!

[@spag5296]

Reiqqqqq

[@aelion7761]

Hey why u stream in spanish? Engrish plesh.

[@AhmedAldoori]

@@aelion7761 That's a rude demand, man

[@aelion7761]

@@AhmedAldoori I'm just joking, I just saw him stream in spanish once. :D

[@AhmedAldoori]

@@aelion7761 oh

[@Nasiruify]

Ahmed: Breath my friends Me: *in the bathroom with headphones on breathing in deep*

[@MaiHead92]

This video alone was like a massive therapy session i desperately needed.

[@heeakun9462]

sees revival of Medcast *Breathes*

[@MillywiggZ]

In this house we use Jazz as background music when we use footage of coffee. Consider this a warning [knocks over french press]

[@AhmedAldoori]

Next time I'm using heavy metal to spite you

[@arryacc]

Funny enough despite being only 20 and from the "digital age", because I grew up in a rural part of India, my experiences are so similar with Ahmed. We didn't have high speed internet until 15, we used to roam around in the fields playing Cricket and badminton all day... I can not imagine what kind of a person I would be if there was internet while growing up.

[@asamicat8323]

Same

[@ymirsmack324]

Coffee + Eliza Ivanova’s Artbook + Ahmed sketching =

[@kellyrobertson6921]

How I waited three years to watch this I'll never know, but what a treat for me today. This topic aged well.

[@mlordd]

NEW MEDCAST POGGERS!

[@bander-Coolb]

What can I say your art is breathtaking also your voice.

[@CrazyAGCat]

Love love loved this. I'm one of those digital age kids you talked about (I'm 21 just barely, so it's not as extreme as those that are really young right now and won't ever experience flip phones and landlines, only finding social media in middle/high school like I did) and I've been posting my art regularly on the internet since I was around 13-- up until summer of 2020, when that Pandemic Depression TM hit. I still use social media, but I stopped posting my own things. I've found that I'm so much kinder on myself and my art with that separation. I even recently found that seeing an artist's work whose art is gorgeous and drove me insane with jealousy through high school no longer brings that jealousy factor. Said artist totally deserves the praise they get, they've worked so hard for so long. But with them being the same age as me and having done professional things even before college, it just totally ruined their art for me for a long time. Taking my break-- drastically cutting down on social media usage as a whole, and not putting my own work into that whirlwind dome-- that step back really helped me. I do want to go back to posting eventually, but I'm rather content to stay chill in my own space for now and that's nice. I'll definitely be visiting this video again in the future for this pep talk. Thank you for this.

[@AndrewMaksym]

This is why I strongly believe in keeping a secret just for you sketch book

[@GreenUnicorn06]

This is such good advice

[@christinekoper2407]

Oh man. This is great. Just watched the Lightbox video where you and Sinix talk about personal art journeys, and the challenges of social media. Watching that and now this, I feel seen, honestly. The pressure to make art that’s “perfect” for social media so you’re not criticized is something I struggle with too. But it’s also lonely not sharing art at all. Idk. It’s a balance. A hard one, I guess. Thanks for your insight. You make wonderful work.

[@yamapishy9792]

I haven’t checked my IG for more than a week now and it feels so satisfying... more satisfying than trying to satisfy people what they want to see...

[@davewa109]

Angle the container at 45 degrees and have your steam nozzle’s tip just slightly past the surface level of the cream/milk. Frothy and light cream

[@AhmedAldoori]

guards

[@davewa109]

@@AhmedAldoori look med, you can remain caught in the hurricane of poorly steamed milk or you can step outside of it into the light and ethereal cloudscape of truth. You control your path.

[@AhmedAldoori]

@@davewa109 seize this man

[@iaz-]

@@AhmedAldoori aye sir!

[@rainwyvern4587]

well I thought this was like years old, so nice to be early for once

[@catsoye]

Ty med. The video is perfect. I'll definitely recommend this to my artist friends.

[@umario992]

A few weeks ago I deleted all social media apps from my phone, including tweeter, Instagram, reddit and youtube. Now, anytime I feel the urge to grab my phone for easy entertainment, I realise that I deleted literally anything that could be classified as entertainment and put it back down. Now, I check youtube and Instagram only when I am on my PC and don't spend more than 20-30 minutes a day on them. I feel so much more at peace now, thanks to You, Steven and Vsauce's latest video about time. Thank you for making these videos.

[@NAHELZA]

amazing video!!!! listened to it while painting, occasionally looking up x awesome, thank you Ahmed

[@modestqueens]

I love his channel because I share the same disposition. I mainly subscribed because of what he says at the end of every video 'thank you for drawing' it was simple but so effective for motivation. It was like a light went on. I've been leaving social media more and more just to focus on my own growth weirdly the idea came from a documentary on Francis Bacon. One of the people in it said he went away from 20 years and came back an artist' I didn't want to take it that extreme but it did get my wheels turning. My notifications have been off for about a year now and I feel more free. I dont hate social media but more of a complex relationship. Anyway love this talk and Steve. I'm glad your both on this platform.

[@poetedamour]

Hey man, every time I sit down and listen to and look at your stuff, I feel that you are my best friend besides me, just living the moment. It is so good that I feel like normal person, not searching for anything, just being in the here and now. I love you, as simple as that.

[@linttastic]

yo i been watching fit to fat to fit too this last week!!!!! such a cool show to go beyond the simple aspect of "hey diet and exercise and you can lose weight". I love it because a lot of the trainers make self-realizations that there's more to life than being shredded and how their relationships improve with friends and family when they're able to relax and let loose a bit with food and exercise. I try to channel what they go through with my own art journey like trying to be more disciplined etc. Great video as always!!

[@aqsle]

Love videos like these! Its so comforting to see that im not alone struggling with the things you talked about and the fact that its someone you look up to who talks about these things and kinda guides you through them is very uplifting

[@tauanconceicao2941]

Thanks for this Ahmed. Discover your channel was one of the best things that happened to me in these last days. I'm binge watching your stuff.

[@pedroferrer7206]

Thanks Ahmed, I'm listening to this and I'm already feeling better than before, just changing this mindset and feeling more calm about the world of art around

[@fransende]

All that talk is good, but what really gave me relief was the grammar check at 13:50

[@Sullivanwushere]

If you guys liked this longer form video where he's just drawing to music then go to his gumroad. He's got like 2 and 3 hour painting and drawing videos over there. 10/10

[@AhmedAldoori]

Thanks sullivan! May good fortune fall upon you this day

[@yancowles]

If you're stuck for something to draw/paint, I would recommend master copies but only using a hard round brush - so no transparency, no rubbing out and no colour picking. It's not easy but oh so satisfying when they start to resolve. I've done over a hundred this current lockdown and I've always got one on the go in case I don't feel like doing some other type of painting or drawing.

[@JoshRobertsonArt]

Only 7 and a half minutes in so far and I'm digging the topic. Very chill and I totally agree. I've been taking measures walking away from social medias more. It's relaxing :D.

[@Kcbzobear]

Great video! Brought back my early childhood memories of spending days in the park over staying inside. How things have changed.. looking forward to your next post thankyou!

[@chrad_manedits3175]

I see Jordan Peterson's influence on you. He really helped a lot of us sort our lives out and stop us from running behind expedient pleasure.

[@patrickfrench96]

I needed this video. Steven is super great to listen to and Duff is a staple too

[@BigDomski]

Damn... I regret not listening to this a month ago. Feels like everything you say here hits the mark. I'm doodling along and for the first time in months it feels OK, instead of putting myself down for drawing mindlessly and not learning

[@filkolev1054]

Hey man thank you for this talk. And the calming vibe of the video in generall. Its really helpful. I appreciate that you are here to spread the love for art and creativity however you can.

[@stratovolcano7813]

This video brought me a really unexpected sense of catharsis. I didn't realise how much I'd been lugging around. I cried a quarter of the way through but I feel much more inspired and in control now. :) I love your character designs so much. One large burrito please

[@biancatargao2645]

I loved the video theme, and it was quite relaxing to watch it.

[@ThatMinority]

Both you and Steve have been very helpful to me as of late. Thanks your work and your videos.

[@ThatMinority]

Oh stapp it ❤️

[@kruzer103]

I really appreciate it when people share their honest opinion on stuff like this, makes me feel like I'm not the only person thinking this. Always enjoying your content, stay at it!

[@LaNoir.]

If it sounds like an insult it's either an insult or a compliment to another artist

[@ImRachelBradley]

I feel like this video reached deep down inside me and touched my soul. I'm so happy to hear you initiating this conversation. Life is long, social media is noisy and most of us won't be rockstars, but that doesn't mean there isn't space in the world for all of us to carve out what we need and create happily.

[@vipertart]

I love your videos so much! You are not only an artist but also like a spiritual guide? haha! I just find your videos so calming and inspiring. Needless to say your tutorials are awesome, too! Anyway, I love your work and hope you never stop making videos!

[@arkadiasness9128]

thank you for blessing my eyes

[@Rodutchi]

Thank you for being real Ahmed!

[@Agiranto]

I will admit that instead of drawing I just juggle some balls while listening to your podcast. Really helps me to get into a mindful state to just listen.

[@sasan3196]

this was so important to hear.. thank you Ahmed!!

[@danielc5988]

Seriously love this talk and your perspective on the art world. What are the chances you one day go on Dr.Ks stream to talk about some of this stuff?

[@AhmedAldoori]

Oh dang that would be awesome - I'll have to look into how to do that

[@prashhitazawar4125]

Woah, really needed this right now! Thanks

[@joslynrussell17]

Always a pleasure watching your vids! Thanks for the advice... Really hit home

[@adamtaylor4864]

Holy fuck, what a refreshing perspective. I needed that. My art needed that. Thank you brother!

[@AhmedAldoori]

cheers brother

[@annag6145]

Thank you !! You make this process for me less stressful 😃

[@-lvckycat-402]

This is one of those amazing videos I would recommend to even my non- artist friends. You are really a blessing Ahmed🥰

[@13igorsm]

Beatiful cast, almost poetry. Thank you Ahmed

[@danieneit6830]

I've been feeling quite ill all morning and afternoon and this was so relaxing :) good message in this video

[@thehoviesborn698]

thanks ahmed this video was great

[@nicholasmorineau3638]

Thank you so much for this video

[@skullycane]

Could you do a video abt TOOL (lateralus) and the creative process and Coming up with ideas?

[@AhmedAldoori]

MAYBE :)

[@mohamedbarakat2021]

كلام جميل كالعادة رمضان كريم يبو حميد

[@checkerboards]

ahhh yes I miss these

[@happinessforaday]

Med, youre awesome, thank you for these amazing videos ❤

[@aelion7761]

Learn to learn on your own, that's intresting to me. 👍

[@LadypinkBanana]

Thank you so much for this video. I can fully understand what you mean and I agree with you. I actually grew up playing outside just like you (I'm about your age) and see huge differenc to kids nowadays. Don't let the fast modern society stop you, I also do my best, even if I often catch myself with the current "trends" putting me under pressure. ;P I have a little question about your art: What resolution do you mostly use or how big is the canvas and is it possible to transfer your brushes in Procreate or to recreate them? Thanks a lot, I am so happy to have discovered you :)

[@kimt716]

thank you i really needed this today and happy belated birthday

[@hardiknegi3796]

Is this what kids call asmr these days ? Oofé so relaxing

[@AndrewMaksym]

This is better ☺️

[@amiroarrr]

Love these chill sessions! Also subbed to Steven's channel you guys are freaking awesome

[@hyuganokaiten]

Ahmed this is the best video that you ever made. Thanks

[@AhmedAldoori]

Wow, thanks!

[@jakobjakob1167]

thank you so much you keep me going

[@heraxe1165]

Realy fun to draw with these, thanks ahmed!

[@Avidi]

woah that latte looks amazing!

[@georgsmith3668]

Funny, you started your work out journey, i started my art journey. Good luck to us both =)

[@Crimnilla]

What a great video.

[@ziksarthi]

always enjoy your videos man... keep them comming :D

[@flowerpot-h7p]

YOU PLAY BLOODBORNE? We are best friends now

[@AhmedAldoori]

Yeah I'm very new to it! Today I died to Gascoine final form like 8 times :(

[@flowerpot-h7p]

@@AhmedAldoori Right on! Don't give up! He is a brick wall for all new players, but when you finally beat him you'll feel like you can take on anything. My advice is to be agressive in his third phase, if you try to run away he'll punish you harder. Man, I wish I could play BB for the first time again, it's still my fav From title. Good luck! A Hunter is never alone.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Oh heck yeah! Thanks for the tip, fellow hunter

[@umario992]

So cool to see how alive Bloodborne's community is to this day. What a masterpiece of a game.

[@christianklement]

This was super enjoyable

[@TeethCollect]

I really needed this

[@lightlawliet3526]

that robot tho. imagine getting sued by birb for copyrights. lol

[@rejan5163]

Nice intro.

[@annefan1238]

love it

[@jethroferreira3220]

thanks Ahmed

[@namsrongmei4697]

Yor art is incredibly spectacular!! Regret! I found yo channel so late!..

[@redpie907]

Mmm a fresh video 🤩😁

[@benjamindas0440]

18:30 your voice almost sounded like Adam Duff's voice

[@lizakochan2395]

This video came at the perfect moment - I get so worked up to comparing myself to other people on the social medias sometimes that I forget why I liked drawing in the first place. Thanks for the reminder, Ahmed! Lovely stuff as always! Also, where did you get that music at the end? It's a great change of pace from what I usually listen to and would love to find more like it.

[@AhmedAldoori]

Oh - thanks! If you check out my reference wednesdays videos, all the same songs are listed in the description

[@الرساممحمدالقيسي-ر6ر]

عاشت ايدك ابن بلدي

[@kkertsna9204]

cozy. i need a bottomless portafilter.

[@Carl_Wheezy]

your comments on twitter make me think of some cyborg twitter sentinel with a bird head xD

[@asamicat8323]

I would like to see you drawing with pencil and paper

[@victorkien6469]

love you talk

[@valhazlife]

Great talk

[@AhmedAldoori]

Vallllllllerieeeeee

[@laurafernandez9146]

Ooh, is anyone else listening to this while they go to sleep 🛌 💤 😴 I am! Mhmm ☺️

[@jojomaron6099]

Happy birth day

[@user-st6zn8us8v]

37:56 This big lady looks so beautiful

[@soshy.illustration9454]

Here for the coffee porn at the beginning 😂😂 just kidding - your art and videos are rad as always 💕

[@pemodays]

Boss mode

[@omniaburitos7486]

What was that book in the beggining next to coffee?

[@AhmedAldoori]

Eliza Ivanova’s book called Raw

[@lokman175200]

18:49 LMFAAO 😂😂

[@skue352]

what is the book in the opening? Dose anyone know?

[@AhmedAldoori]

“Raw” by Eliza Ivanova

[@paranoa400]

with the one and only ahmed aldoori