Motivation and doing the work | Artist's Block 🎨

[@gloam8724]

This is exactly where I am. Im an art student and doing creative work at home, by myself, has basically enabled me to drown on my own expectations. It's sad because art is what I've always wanted to do, but after having art block for so long I'm starting to doubt myself. This video has wonderful insight, plus it's just so comforting to hear this from other people creating too. Thank you.

[@ARTyHaG]

Thank you - needed to hear this - I am 55 and have procrastinated all my life regarding my art and am only just prioritising it - I am also guilty of comparing my work to yours and it was not a good feeling! You are so lovely, well done you have prioritised your art so early - Such incredibly wise words - thank you x

[@Islamicstudies02-c7b]

I am a 15 years old beginner oil painter artist and I started oil painting after watching your videos and now I am obsessed with oil colors and just watch your videos again and again I love 😍 your videos I really appreciate how you talk... Also I was facing the similar problems I just wanted someone to guide and I was thinking about it yesterday. After watching your video I am feeling good and positive about myself lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 💜

[@DariaCallie]

That’s awesome! I’m glad ♡ Thank you for saying that

[@Cyrillumen24]

Please do an hour video for us 🙏🥺

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

I do not want to be an artist that is so realistic because that is for people like yourself. Not everyone wants to or has the gift of extreme precision. Realism is extremely rare but so is a high level of originality. They are both needed in art. It is not good to compare yourself to others. There are so many gifted people who blow me away in many ways. I believe that cleaning my house is a big issue in terms of being mentally healthy and happy along with eating a healthy diet. Thank you for sharing your incredible technical skills..they are rare.

[@mafiawaifu]

Thanks for this ☺️ I always struggled with art block & consistency my whole life. I take year breaks at a time sometimes. Making art takes a lot of energy and I can burn out so quick and literally pass out after working. I’m training to become a tattoo artist & my mentor wants me to fill out this giant sketchook in only 2 weeks. It’s already really late and not close to being done but I’m not letting it bother me. Walking away, taking a few days off from drawing, going out, doing errands, de-cluttering my closets, and drawing something more simple help me feel better 😌

[@janet4900]

You are so right, Daria. It's hard to get started, and the pressure to make something perfect can stop you. But it's best to just get started and only focus on the art. Start looking at shapes and colors and forget about everything else. You are a great artist. Thanks for sharing your process with us.

[@DariaCallie]

Absolutely!! Thank you, Janet ♡

[@keanyben]

I really love your voice, the message your giving ♡ it really makes me realize things I haven't really though about, thank you

[@DariaCallie]

Thank you, Keany! That's great

[@benkirkland5354]

I appreciate this. I’m right in the middle of a block, and it opens up a window to break through. Thanks

[@nasadruid]

U r an amazing soul :) u look amazing, you are stunning and that is the reason why your work is on the top of the art world.

[@kleciopereira6918]

thank you for the kind words, from an artist here i´ve been procrastinating hard and feeling crappy about it, too much expectations about my works,

[@tapiorinne]

Like how your mind works, it is exactly how you say it.

[@anthonypc1]

You opening statements have been precisely the problem of perfectionism that perpetuated my procrastination with the creative tasks I MOST care about. I wanted to keep up a daily practice of drawing, but the longer it had been since my last "completed" work of art, the more I avoided the anxiety of starting a new piece. Finally I figured out my OCD, and I started just picking up whatever cardboard was in my recycling each morning and drawing a few 5 minute sketches and a 15 minute sketch. The insides of my cereal boxes, pizza box lids, the cardboard dividers in deliveries of my cat's canned food... I got a few sand hourglasses to turn over in front of me, because it helps me to know this first mark making of the day will NOT be an investment of more time than a few minutes, and it could be tossed back into the recycling bin after I've done my exercise. Then it's easier to move on to a more "high investment" piece, with paints, and someone expecting it by a certain deadline. Just starting is the only hard part for me. Once I get going it's meditate or driven work.

[@acandnine12]

Thank YOU for your videos and what you do. I continue to buy anything and everything to get me going yet I still continue to procrastinate. I try not to believe it is fear because I have seen what I can do. Your ability to simplify the aft will help I am sure. Thanks again.

[@jspohl]

Lots of good advice. Lower emotions like doubt and self criticism or concern about other peoples thoughts always block inspiration in any field - it’s better to stop or change thoughts, meditate, shake away all those worries and find ways to have fun again. 💖

[@katriviaph]

Yes I really agree with you about comparing your work of art to others, do not compare to others since we are unique invidual each of us has our own style and techniques ..thank you for sharing your ideas...

[@Pavel_Knysh]

Потрясающее видео, такая приятная подача, прям становится тепло внутри. Всего пару минут видео, а вдохновения хватит на очень долгое время 💜

[@Emily-the_funny_guys]

Yes I totally agree with you. I hadn't done any of my art for months and I often think I want to paint but sometimes I'm put off or can't be bothered but I did a painting 2 days ago and it really changed my mood for the better and I enjoy painting and was proud of what I did. Sometimes looking at others work give you inspiration or motivation

[@eviebug8312]

Been drawing for 19 years, been painting for 1. Still learning, still figuring out how I want to be perceived as an artist versus how I want to work and enjoy it. :)

[@Mr960silva]

I like to say your videos helps me a lot, about mixing skin tones. I`m 62 age, as a self taugh painter, that encourage me to goes on.

[@CreativelyKat]

This is wonderful insight. When you spoke about our own high expectations standing in the way of us getting started on projects, that really resonated with me. That can be a problematic characteristic of perfectionism….nothing seems perfectly aligned so you never get started. I am definitely working on overcoming this way of thinking.❤️

[@rubennunes]

Great advice. Hope everyone that gets here can actually listen and use the advice to start or restart their work, their project. I'm hope I can make it as well. Regards!

[@MickeyM2002]

Spot on! Hey, Nice to see you again! Stay say safe and healthy! Take care!

[@kimcuongfriend]

the most beautiful and talent girl I ever seen on the Internet, love to be your fan then now

[@aditibhagath2668]

Thank you, for this. It came at just the right time for me! You're an angel :))

[@DariaCallie]

I'm so glad, you're welcome! ❤️

[@HarryCHAMBZ]

I came to say the same thing.

[@BrianSmith-fe9he]

Hope you are well and safe with all that is going on. Prayers for you, Daria! 🎨

[@AnastasiaYGamble]

This video was spot on! I'm learning to properly manage all the topics you discussed too; I'm ready to excel and stop letting fear/other factors hold me back from achieving my art dreams.This was a pleasant and inspiring video, thank you Daria, and Happy New Year🙏🏽💕🥳!

[@taukirmirza3843]

Both you and your painting are beautiful

[@mirachelfricat1551]

Thankyou 💛 it's been a months .. I guess I need to start again 💛 thanks for your words😞💛

[@lefthandstory1280]

Beautiful work,keep sharing ,nice ❤️😎.....

[@halvarv365]

This is the Inspiration i needed! Thanks a lot. I can feel that you thought about these aspects for a long time and presented your ideas and solutions in just a few minutes. Very refreshing

[@kalishay6883]

Thank you for this!!!

[@prabhashinde9292]

Hello from a new subscriber... I am very beginner at painting, mostly I do landscapes and sea scapes. But wanted to give it a go for portrait painting. I was amazed with your painting skills when I came across your channel. I have watched almost all the videos. You are indeed gifted with such an amazing skill. I look forward to learn a lot from you.

[@Cnddyy]

Love your words 💓 thank u

[@alex_fabris]

I feel like that sometimes, we don't start because we think too much on trivial things...what people gonna think? if whe gonna reach our expectations. And this kill all the fun of create art, i think we don't need this feelings. Nice video!

[@elizacrafts]

I don’t know how to oil paint so I just draw and paint, but after watching you, now I want to oil paint!

[@zinnia797]

This video was very nice, you are the first painter that made me feel comfortable with painting. I come from drawing with charcoal pencil. I came across a video of you painting the human eye and gave me confidence to try. I followed your video exactly and it came out looking extraordinary. Thank you for being you

[@АртурЖданов-ю2ю]

Да вижу спасибо большое за субтитры.Всегда добавляй мне очень интересно будет посмотреть и послушать тебя . УМНИЦА и красавица!!!👏👏👏

[@TyFranceArt]

Great video, Daria! I think having a consistent routine is the main key. Writing down goals and to keep showing up has helped me a lot. Also exercising is like a mental reset button!

[@DariaCallie]

Totally agree!

[@AnnanArt]

I’ve been waiting for your video for so long ❤️

[@joasimariosilva8502]

Eu também 🤩

[@pavelvazquezcalzadilla4850]

Is so good to see your videos's arts, thank so much

[@DelmanilaArtPainting]

Thank you so much for your. Heartily advice. It make us pursue our passion and make us inspire what were doing in arts

[@_art9300]

Огромное спасибо, Daria, за Ваше видео и Ваши мысли! Это именно те слова, что мне сейчас так необходимо было услышать и осознать! Вы потрясающая, Ваши работы великолепны, чудо, что я увидела ваш канал!🎨🌺🥰

[@savitaartist]

Subscribe Kar Diya

[@tomislavdjokic3526]

Hello Daria! Happy and successful New Year to you as it has been so far. Don't lose heart. I noticed that in the last video, but I was sure that you would soon be the old Daria again, whose portraits can be talked about and admired for days or written in books, because they radiate and bring hope and warmth to our hearts. Just be persistent and smile as much as possible and your path in art will lead you among the greats! Good luck!

[@joannot6706]

I'm not making works of art but all you said somehow applies to what I do. I currently have an engineering project that I do by myself.

[@raam3142]

Mam i don't know when I will learn painting. But definitely, I will learn from you. You will be my teacher.

[@ninashenhav4526]

You’re absolutely amazing, darling Daria Talented, smart, and beautiful inside and out ❤️

[@omegaone8292]

Thank you for this video and for this words. It’s really inspired me for going to paint and stoped procrastinate doing it. ❤️🙏🏻( sorry for my English ,it is not good).

[@deadbread8446]

I realized one thing for myself - only by making mistakes can you achieve a good result. Therefore, you should not be afraid of them, but strive for them in order to learn how to do it right.

[@NajzlaArt]

Thank you for the inspiration Daria, I'm quite so lazy to finish my portrait commission. Hope to finish it soon💖✨

[@DariaCallie]

You’re welcome! ✨Good luck with it, I’ve been there too

[@visualsweets]

Such good advice. I am currently struggling with getting overwhelmed with the whole picture and have to concentrate on the details.

[@olle6343]

Thanks Daria, this is really good advice 🙏

[@TheShadow402]

Thank you Daria. I am a new subscriber and I love your work. Many of the points you described are what I also go through.

[@2getheronit907]

thanks for this video.. I have been trying to get my head and heart together in starting a portrait painting.. just scared of the outcome. This video has really inspired me. Thanks again!!

[@vladamagaeva2502]

Спасибо за видео. Как раз со мной случилось такое состояние : села рисовать набросок для новой картины и почувствовала раздражение и апатию( Вселенная слышит )

[@SantiagoPerezartist]

Thank you so much for this reminder!

[@randi.blue.cherai511]

I love your work and I admire the elegance and effort you put into it. do you mind showing us a tutorial of how you sketch the painting and get accurate sketches...❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@oh2sail]

Thanks! I’m a fiction writer and your advice spoke to me.

[@deitherpadua5715]

You're beautiful and very talented thank GOD your artwork is very realistic

[@Rosachisp]

I think your work is beautiful

[@birdmanstrength]

I would love a video of you reacting to some of your old paintings

[@rdharshini1673]

You are a real inspiration!!

[@tombraider3082]

Your video is right on the money and can be a problem for all ages. It is funny because when I push myself to start, I just let myself go and let my left hand be in control. I don't overthink anything and things turn out great. Then I wonder how I did that. It may sound crazy but I just trust that things will work out. Sometimes though, it is more hope rather than trust when trying something new.🙂 Another thing I use is to start a new painting to get back into the groove again.

[@DariaCallie]

Yeah, same here! The hardest part is to start and then the process takes over. Very true

[@RDM13music]

Спасибо тебе! Ты лучшая! Твои работы вдохновляют. С 💞 из России!

[@DariaCallie]

Спасибо, Евгений! Приятно :)

[@Bruce_Simpson]

Thank you for making this video and addressing this problem! Hope 2022 is a wonderful year for you! 😊

[@DariaCallie]

Thank you!

[@goldpieceleo]

You are beautiful yourself and worth painting.

[@peterbunyan3924]

Excellent advice Daria. Love your work too :)

[@DariaCallie]

Thanks, Peter!

[@Sunshine-lt6rp]

Thank you for your advices! 🐱

[@alexandergimenez9616]

Thank You for sharing this! All 🤍 from Venezuela! 🇻🇪

[@emanon597]

Спасибо огромное! Очень вдохновляет, люблю Вас!

[@DariaCallie]

❤️

[@vanshbaislaarts]

Hello mam Can you please make a separate video on how to make skin tones 🙏🏼🌸

[@edrodriguez4822]

Lovely channel she explains really well.

[@sirikim1111]

Thank you for sharing. I totally appreciate this art talk. I think that artwork creative needs inspiring and seeing, feeling. Also, your face too beautiful!! ✨😍

[@saadiaartist]

Your videos are very helpful to us❤️❤️❤️ thanks for sharing 🙂 A lot of respect from Pakistan to you

[@okyomiart]

Great artwork 🔥

[@3polygons]

Very good advice. And I agree, completely :) .

[@jamesblake9947]

Nice video Daria i love your art and work ❤

[@dlyon9673]

I think this is great advice!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

This was so helpful and encouraging. Thank you. Btw, you are incredibly talented. And I admire your level of artistry.

[@DariaCallie]

Thank you, Emoretta, I appreciate it ♡

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@DariaCallie you're welcome

[@Emildon]

Hello Daria! Happy New Year!

[@DariaCallie]

Happy new year, Emildon!

[@Emildon]

@@DariaCallie omgggg u replied 🤩😍 u r my fav artist!

[@pablopistola5535]

Excellent advice 🙏

[@ccb150]

you should do a section on muses😍, but this video is right. wow

[@patrickjmhamilton]

beautiful message thanks

[@mv9143]

3:06 if, it ever bothers you that your plants are leaning towards one side (the window) you can try turning the pot by a quarter circle every couple of days

[@АртурЖданов-ю2ю]

Ты Молодец . Удачи тебе и Успехов во всём.Переведу послушаю.С Рождеством тебя!👍👏👏👏🥂🎅🤟

[@DariaCallie]

Спасибо большое, я русские субтитры добавила кстати :)

[@starmirzai906]

How long does it take you to do one oil painting? I just started and it takes me days. Also, how do you blend without shifting the shadows and the shapes that you’ve already established prior to blending?

[@michaelwhite8031]

Good advice Daria

[@gjreshiram]

Thanks for this!

[@BungeeGumPossesses]

Is it me or everyone is having an art block right now ? Btw thanks for the video its very useful :)

[@UgoDraws]

I had a dream about this video where she said life is not easy and how we were taught to do what the society wants us to do

[@t_o_k_a]

Oh wow you great 👍👏🙌

[@DariaCallie]

❤️

[@trace6402]

Most modern portrait printers are realistic so they tend to blend. When blending a portrait do you have to complete a area before stopping or can you blend back over dry paint with the same results?

[@irenelamprakou5178]

My name is EIRINI LAMPRAKOU and it all came from my head that's why you are in my house in Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece.

[@eddyjuillerat835]

Thanks lady!

[@nerokakashi939]

Is so good ☺️👍🌸

[@jullianatabuada8422]

i missed your painting miss daria

[@ТатьянаКантариа]

Дорогая Дарья ! Любуюсь Вашими работами! У Вас волшебные руки ! Хочу предложить Вам написать "русскую аристократию". Как Вы к этому отнесётесь? Я могу потом купить эту работу. Ведь Ваши руки творят волшебство !

[@graphitesmiles9688]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@miralaartist1916]

Thank you.

[@Gfilipe008]

Great points of view👍 Should I do many types of art, in hopes that I will sell more or focus on the art that I'm really interested and love? Art is not a hobby it's a business and I wanna make money with it but doing art that I need to do instead of the art that I love to do is draining my creative energy.. I'm getting mixed opinions.. Focus on one niche or spread out in different ones?

[@DariaCallie]

It’s a difficult question because it depends on each particular case; it’s not “one fits all” kind of thing. I would say - do both for now, this way you’ll still earn money, develop your skills in the desired art form and won’t get so burned out because you’re not only doing the work you have to do but switching to the one you love every now and then. Ideally, you should put yourself in the position where you could afford to transition fully into making the art you love after some time (be that 6 month or 6 years..) These are a few of my thoughts about it. I really hope it will all work out for you!

[@Gfilipe008]

@@DariaCallie You're right, balance is key! I'll continue with digital art but also learning portraits. I never touched oils before, but one of my art goals this year is learning oil painting portraits with you✌ Thank you Daria for answering, it helps having the opinion of an artist I really admire! Cheers from Brazil and keep creating!🎨

[@Julia_my_dear]

Я думаю, важно иметь в виду ещё, что вдохновение, которые придаёт силы действовать, приходит и уходит. Вдохновение не связано с талантом. А талант вырастает через рутину, благодаря маленьким частым шагам. Да, можно многое сделать вместе с вдохновением, но полагаться на него всецело не стоит Удачи, мира и любви всем 🕊 Ps. Надеюсь, мой комментарий переводится )