Motivational Speech for Unconfident Artists

[@bluesunflower1698]

Let’s be honest we’re all need this speech in life

[@kidmododragon]

we*

[@Cakelovergirls]

We need this more

[@zayn6699]

You're a truly inspiring man. I needed to hear this.

[@sagesurya7221]

What software is going on background?

[@InnermanArts]

@@sagesurya7221 The software is TVPaint Animation. Ppl consider it to be the best software for frame by frame animation. It also costs hella bread 😂. I wanna get it one day tho.

[@kyleh1494]

@@InnermanArts Clip Studio Paint is always there too

[@derekhenry1750]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me

[@brockvictor3588]

@Derek Henry instablaster ;)

[@hinasan9307]

Since i was a kid believe me i have no talents at all. Even dancing, singing, and etc. Seeing my cousin inspired me to draw too, but she works on traditional and i decided to work digital. And i found an app for Android "medibang paint" i started to practice my self but i thought it's gonna be easy, i was wrong and i never give up because i need at least one talent, that will help me to escape from this boring life.then one i also learning an animation because i believe arts has also connect on animations like different angles or etc. But yes it's going to be harder when i do animations, but still i it's my dream to become an animator digital artist someday. I found this channel because it's inspire me more, thanks man.

[@dynamitezone3674]

Dear, Hina San I would love to see you art work. Plz uploade some videos 👍🍎🌸

[@elsewherebruh]

So relatable

[@ashimates]

"The comparison becomes so torturous for them that they would rather walk out on their dreams, stop living for themselves, and choose a sheltered life in a job their hate" Literally sent shivers down my spine. I really want to be an animator but I always doubt my abilities and whether it would be a good decision. My secondary choice (and more favorable to my parents) as a software engineer seems like the better option but I know that I'm gonna end up unhappy even if I do take it. Its so frustrating.

[@pheonix1273]

Thanks man I really needed this motivation I'm an African Malawian wanting to become a 2D animater but I have most of the problems you said on that video but thanks to you I just found the wood I need to fuel my burning passion

[@mwitoons]

Yooouh am Kenyan broo🎉🎉 am struggling too mahn ,, bt am trying to push through 😊

[@christabeljoy2443]

This is definitely going in my “get stuff done” playlist

[@LimeGreenCouchPotato]

Crying because it felt like you were speaking directly to me. Pardon me while I go do my best to live my dreams I've been putting off for too long. Thank you

[@sung4ji3]

I'm always afraid of my own self expression because I feel like I have nothing evocative or a new philosophical outlook to say. Of course, I'll go for it anyways, after I get funding from future business ventures. I'll have to see how many ideas I have survive or evolve until then.

[@HowardWimshurst]

i felt the same way when making this video. I felt like i had been echoing what other people had already said at some point in time. But it's not always about being first. Some things need to be repeated in different times and places for emphasis. if you don't have a totally unique idea, you can repeat a good idea in a slightly different way.

[@sung4ji3]

@@HowardWimshurst Thank you so much for taking the time to read any of our comments, man. Yes, of course, something that can be evolved into a new period can have potential. That's worth it, and it just has to be adapted well. I have a sort of dread when I feel that I have to consume a lot of new media, like literature, cinema, graphic novels, and other writings in order to finally understand what view I want to give to others based on my experiences and thought processes. I want to get on with it and start making things, but I feel even with starting pieces of art (that's what all stories are), I might be missing something I may not know. This is a huge part of my low self-esteem. I guess, perhaps, maybe, just maybe, I can take a leap of faith with myself. Even if I only make 1 piece in my entire existence, and it influences at least 1 person for a better world for them, then I'll be at peace.

[@NinjaGamer820]

Something that most young artists need to be reminded of, is that you still have so much time. I can only name 2 artists that started off incredibly skilled at a young age. The people you look up to, probably only got to where they are after several several years. You have time. Don't feel rushed. Pace yourself. Stop comparing yourself to someone with triple the amount of experience. You will get there. I promise. Take your time.

[@kath.5494]

This was actually incredible, recently I’ve been feeling really discouraged, not with art particularly. But with school. And this video helped me so much.

[@EllieMandyArt]

Don’t give up Jayda! Omg school right now it’s horrible, I’m doing it online but you know what. We can get through this. I’m in college right now and I’ve been soooo lazy & discouraged 🙄 but we got this.

[@kath.5494]

@@EllieMandyArt broooo same! And thank you so much for your encouraging words, school just feels so optional right now, and my motivation has been at an all time low 😂

[@lordcaprisunthe2nd]

I’ve been feeling discouraged Bc most of the people in my school think I trace because I’m really good at drawing anime for my age

[@artzerial]

Its not the equipment its the artist, your life is never set in stone rather you have multiple pathways and whatever you choose is your end result. You won't know whats gonna happen, so don't stop trying. Example: I'm sitting down thinking about animation, what do I do? Path:1 Sit and procrastinate, Path:2 Try to just draw what I feel like because regardless of what time is gonna pass. I choose path:2 and there are many more paths, just focus at one.

[@janelle9998]

This is pretty much the lesson of most animated films!! Never stop trying because you never know your amazing potential

[@purpleflower6139]

Everyone needs this, I saw this animation by this really incredible animator and I loved it. The problem is that i saw the animation i was making for your contest and thought it looked so basic compared to it. I found myself putting it off and not working on it. Ty for this video because sometimes you can't help and compare yourself to other artists or animators.

[@dontfear_thereaper]

I'm a 20 y.o hobby artist with a very stressful, time consuming job who suffers from art blocks almost regularly, and this spoke to me in many ways. Thank you so much for this wonderful life lesson ❤

[@Mark_nobody3]

The thing that keeps me drawing is I would always search for something, references, films, comics and anything for inspiration but know its hard been through it so never give up ✊

[@DreamBlissYT]

This video has helped me. Thank you. Just a few years ago, when I was going to college, I picked up drawing again. I have dropped it and picked it up many times. I have since dropped it again. But I caught myself saying the old line, "I can't draw" and all I have to do is walk over to my old sketchbook and take a look at the things I drew there. I can see the progress I made, I know that this thought, probably from the ego, is a self-destructive one. I hope the next time I pick up a pencil and draw again I don't put it down. I also enjoy building things in Minecraft, and found myself in this downward spiral you talked about, comparing the stuff I built and was so proud of, until I saw the things they are making at Hermitcraft. It knocked me down, took the wind out of my sails, and so I looked for help. I wanted thoughts to counter the self-destructive ones from my ego. My ego is afraid, and it is from this fear that it tries to protect me, but no amazing artists is a fearful one. So I came to KZbin for some motivational videos, for some support, and found this one, among others. It is a good question to ask myself.. Why am I not more afraid of becoming an old man who never realized his full potential? I can already see into that terrain, here in middle age. I do not like the view. I am not sure I will find my way back to the sheer joy of just drawing, sketching or building. But I will try, starting today!

[@zenith2094]

The story of those Nigerian boys was really inspiring.

[@AquariusOwl]

i really love this! im trying to start animation thru a yt channel, an I'm afraid of what people would say about how i animate or draw, but this keeps me really motivated to go on :') Thank you for making my day :>

[@kazanzylo175]

I have the same inspiration. Love this guy's motivation.

[@achmedkamara8412]

@@kazanzylo175 same

[@hermitsunite953]

Well, you're not alone. I'm doing the same thing. I've probably restarted the whole thing about 15 times.

[@5Chr5ome5]

I'd be afraid too if I made fucking dsmp animations

[@arthur-per-du5082]

Wow that ending realy hit hard ! Almost cryed...

[@SenseofNoneYT]

That "self-fulfilling prophecy" hit me the hardest. Screw not having a state-of-the-art drawing tablet. I've been drawing on a LT using a mouse for years. The grind was excruciatingly slow. But I believed that it was meant for me. And let me just say that I was born and raised in a place where everything is pretty much laid out for you and people expect you to go through all of it. We didn't even have any art-related classes to go to. It's just not part of our local society. But I was born with this passion. And now I finally got enough to buy myself a decent pen tablet display. You'll only every feel the satisfaction very rarely but when it does hit you, it can sweep away your doubts. Even just temporarily. So if you're reading this and you're in a similar struggle as I am, hang in there buddy. Nobody ever tells me this, so let me tell you because you just might need to hear/read it from someone else... Your passion for art, in whatever form it takes, isn't worthless.

[@vrigurabha9249]

When he said get out of KZbin and make something I'm all emotional and fired up 😤 thank u big bro ...

[@Dtr_go]

This should have had released a few weeks ago, I struggled for months with motivation and I finally got out of that struggle by myself and everything you said were the things I had trouble with, I related to this and I'm happy I am out of that mindset. And I really do believe that this video is going to inspire thousands of artists

[@HowardWimshurst]

Great job! the fact that you picked yourself up shows your inner strength

[@LOBA-zw6bv]

I’m crying right now I was stuck in a rut for about 4 years just not wanting to draw for the fear that I wasn’t good enough. I let eat up inside me for so long that I stopped drawing all together. I needed to hear these words.

[@user-ne5ue8rd5n]

“So if you don’t want to fall into that trap, keep listening.” XD I really needed this Howard! Thanks! Your channel is a great outlook for me when I have questions or when I need insight in drawing and animation!

[@amari_uzumaki4697]

When he said it was corny I got sad, I was saying, no man, this isn’t corny at all, this is an amazing speech, and I’m so inspired right now. Thank you so much.

[@heythere8743]

Today kinda sucked, now I have faith in myself and my ability to improve. I sincerely needed to hear this today thank you

[@BeginnerAnimatez]

I didn't even need to go half way through the video, to understand how great progress is. I realised check and seen through animations I have made and compared it to today. I realised, I have gone such a long way and I shouldn't compare myself to people who are greater, spent more time, and learnt more that I have. I am grateful I have come across a video like this, that completely changed my idea of animating. Thank you.

[@ivanmalau4945]

thanks for that. I think for me I always struggle with the fear of being judged or failing those that are closest to me, but your video helped me realise that doing nothing is even worse. Thanks for that really needed that

[@jayd0n537]

After watching this video, I felt like these chains preventing my mind from drawing and the unnecessary stress had finally begun to fade away. Recently, I always could not complete a single piece of my art work ,which unintentionally drained myself and I would always lay in bed disappointed. But your speech has given me an important realisation and I want to thank you for it.🙏

[@JackZombieOfficial]

that actually made me want to get back to the lessons. Thanks Howard!

[@jessg.7035]

I still remember the time when i first stumbled upon your channel and felt so inspired that I declared to my Mother that I will be an artist. I was in Highschool then and my mum expected me to become a nurse so we had a bit of misunderstanding, but I never stop dreaming. I knew i wanted to become an artist and was so inspired because of your videos. I'm in Uni now and studying Arts and Design. I was feeling doubts and questioned whether I deserved to be here , I'm so glad I found your channel again. Thank you so much.

[@HowardWimshurst]

Aw that's such a nice comment to recieve. Thank you, and I hope you never give up pursuing your dreams.

[@watLegends]

Wow, dude, this is too much. I am actually crying. Thank you seriously. This is literally inspiring, I've been stuck in this in what feels like forever, and I know that after I live this video I've still got a lot to struggle with. However, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for this video. I'm going to make the worst art I can imagine xD. I've been stuck in the mindset of "aiming high" for far too long; unconsciously comparing myself to my twitter feed or art station, thinking to my self, "oh man I wish I was that good, this art is awesome" when I could be out here making things that make me happy, things that make me feel like I'm making progress. I will make progress, and I will be back here for motivation for sure, thank you again. Know that you are also doing great work here, changing lives.

[@valerypc25]

This is the motivation we all need, I've been struggling for years with my own self doubt and lack of a formal animation education, but your words inspired me to try to learn on my own, I'll reach it, even if I'm self taught, or so I believe

[@flowerbloom5782]

yes this hit home to me, i felt I was drawing to achieve an impossible dream rather than allowing myself to express voice, I felt like I was trying to speak too much like my idols voice finish rather allowing myself to express as I am. Thank you i needed this.

[@Solace6428]

I needed this. I gave up on drawing some years ago now, and I recently decided to try to get back into it. However, nothing I can put down seems right. I draw a few lines, erase them, and start over. Again, and again. It never looks like what I have in my mind, because my mind is filled with all these amazing works by all these people far more experienced than me. I got disheartened. Today, I'm trying to draw a lily. Something small, and simple. I got the stamens and pistil to a point where I'm really happy with them, but I just can't get the petals up to a standard I'm happy with. Even trying for the utmost simplicity, I just can't make it work. But I'm going to keep trying, because I know how good I'll feel when I finally get it right, and that I can't ever live up to my own standards. Especially if I never try.

[@sung4ji3]

I also want to say that this video does matter. It's a pure contribution to your audience. If this video changes at least 1 person's mind for the better, even if it's such a small aspect of themselves, at least ONE, then this video succeeds. I think it definitely has already. There is no gene for the human spirit. - Gattaca (An old film that is a shining star, even though it's relatively obscure)

[@luckiieweekly3879]

This was so meaningful… For anyone who’s interested, here’s my story: I’ve studied animation before but very limitly, and wanted to apply to an actual art academy and right before the finishline came a horrible rejection… I was devastated, now, 5 years later, guess who got brave and quit his job, moved across country and is now in artschool!!! Cloud 9 you would think right?! Fearful is the word for my experience so far, straight up panick. What if they find out I can’t draw that well at all… this fear I actually always had, making me not even touch my drawing pencils cuz I’m scared. and watching this video was a breath of fresh air for me chasing the scary thunderclouds away. I’m working hard on my anxious personality, knowing there is more to enjoy than to be actually afraid of. I’m at school to learn, to develop, not to be at professional level already…. Make bad art….. I’m going to write this on top of my sketch book! With: feel free to enjoy it, underneath! Thnx 💛

[@zuzu_1]

This definitely gave me get a new perspective…I’ve definitely focused on my rough start to life, self pity, etc and felt like I was “doomed” but you’re right that doesn’t define me. ❤️ Thank you for expressing your thoughts this was great!

[@MidnightmoonRR]

This....Im crying as I type this, but, this needs so many more views than it currently has. You sir, have earned a subscriber for telling us what we needed to hear. Thank you.

[@LannFinder]

"The worst enemy to creativity is Self-doubt" -Sylvia Plath Thank you Howard, I really need this. Absolutely inspiring.

[@romanredrain4636]

I normally can't stand motivational videos, because 90% of the ones I've seen were all shit. Made up, impersonal, and just too general. This...this was real. Inspirational, and...authentic. Thank you. Thank you so much. I really needed to hear this.

[@ArtbyAbby]

2023 and wow I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@rhettkula7035]

Great video really means a lot that ur taking about this subject of how most of us fell

[@Devin888]

I posted something and it felt like I was going backwards. Thanks for reminding me that nothing is far worse ☺️

[@RakugakiRebel]

Honestly at the right exact moment I needed to hear this

[@adityathakur9508]

This was the most fascinating and admirable video I ever encountered in my life. This video just showed up when I was about to sink.

[@jjwillie7584]

Man thanks for this video because i went to college for 4 year learning 3D and 2D art since I use to do graphic design when I was younger. That really helped because after college I felt left behind and just stopped doing much art for two year. I've just started working again on my 3D art and this video helped me put the regrets away and reminded me why I'm glad I love creating things. Thanks

[@hawshimagical]

im really glad you address this, being a big successful artist. people in general like to support the big artists but will quickly turn against smaller artists when they show any sign of jealousy, never really try to understand how they feel or helping to dig them out of these bad mindsets that are so easy to get trapped in. every twitter post has number of likes in plain sight, with live updates so you watch the number go up if you leave the post open. it just BREEDS jealousy.

[@Animestoryclip]

I will never forget what you've done to me. I'd been so many times deciding to quit making animation. But everytime I watch your videos, it's so motivating. Thank you very much. You're amazing

[@4everCrayZ]

I always felt ashamed of the way i drew everytime my friend would show me something of hers she spent in a day, and it looked so good i had to look away. other times i'll be scrolling through the internet and watching and looking at drawing and animations, and every time i saw someone with all this love and support..it ate me up inside cause i knew i'd never be able to get that type of support from anyone. this video made me cry because it says everything i do as a young wannabe artist, i get jealous of people who are better then me, and i always though there would be nothing i could do about it. this video hurts me where i feel as a 14 yr old artist, I've always wanted to be like my friends in this challenge, but i never could because i wasn't good enough for them, whenever i ask for help...its like i'm being ignored or the answers are something stupid like "idk, i was just born good at drawing". it still hurts to see the people i knew grew up and became so good, as im going onto my 5th year of drawing, i've started to lose all feeling in drawing, i last out in anger and rip the pages, carve into them, cry, every mad emotion came out at once, its a shame i burnt all my art stuff to ashes and nothing more because of jealously....

[@bashirabubakar9275]

Haword this is a sure sign of existance, you really exist. you are representing a hard-core component of every true artists. You said it all, the struggle and challenges in the must subtle consumating manner. I'm a follower.

[@chriskairilapira_8473]

I was a kid who wanders without idolizing anything and then I watched cartoons which inspired me to draw and seeing other peoples art and I was struck by their good art but I was still motivated to draw and animate try to do other things try to play games and try not to push yourself to draw and draw every single day when I did that I was burnout try to take a break and sometimes I need to keep up I was looking at other peoples art instead of looking at my art or doing my masterpiece because anything we do is a masterpiece even though it drawing singing Dancin etc. you will die looking at something there isn't and now I'm observing another artist be a better one and you need a desire and ambition.

[@_nixh_sami631]

This made me cry. This video is truly AMAZING!! It's like you know everything what I feel, struggle with and how to solve this all. I'm so glad that in some way someone understand me and can help like that. I love the way you explain things, make people believe, think positive and understand themselves. Everyone who need it should see this, thank you so much for this video! You are an amazing person

[@stephengiann1717]

Keep doing what you're doing as best as you can. It's nice hearing it but you have to hear it too. Im proud of you man

[@andrewvasquez2597]

This is why you are one of my favorite youtubers

[@cjdestroyahanimation7729]

Thank you for the motivational speech, Howard. This is what needs to be addressed to artists who are struggling, including myself. I shouldn't be jealous of popular animators who are well known on twitter or any community. I rather focus on what I enjoy doing; making animations related to sonic, Dragon Ball Z, and Nintendo KZbinrs I enjoy watching. Keep up the great work.

[@mqro3894]

Howard is my favorite animator honestly so its nice to hear this from him :)

[@MatteoPsalmo]

You always have been an inspiration. I don't watch all your videos, but when I do. I learn something. Thank you

[@Ginsenguy]

I pledge to from now on work on myself and my pursuit of my passion. I promise to work in my own best interests. I vow to reach heights never before reached by my own hands. I want to give my thanks to you Howard, for giving this message from the heart, because you know we are more than we make ourselves out to be.

[@dynamitezone3674]

There ARE NOT A LOT OF MOTIVATION VIDEO FOR ANIMATORS hardly anyone makes it .Many times I felt like giving up 😖 on my animation ... But now seeing your motivation vedio has lit a fire inside me to keep on making animation artwork even if it's not great . THANK YOU VERY MUCH peace

[@zefanyaraysanevadalaput7371]

U don't know u help so much beginners artist, u don't even know ❤❤❤❤❤

[@japewken8285]

Its truly means a lot to me listening to a motivational speech from my favourite youtuber. Let's keep on trying and it's gonna be worth it in the end. :)

[@jowwyboi]

I am grateful for this amazing speech, I wasn't drawing very often that I kept worrying if I will never make my series, and this gave me so much Motivation, that I need to improve and always believe that Quality work takes time... Thank you Howard...🤗

[@Chuzzer]

I watched your video with no motivation, and i am followed by a character designer that works at sony and other animation studios Im so happy thank you

[@squeakysketches]

Wow. I really needed this today. I planned to let this play in the background as I was working but I ended up having to take notes instead of working. Thank you so much. 🥺💕

[@fahads_artwork]

That is it, from today no games no watching youtube and wasting time, just animating and growing my channel on youtube!!! ❤️THANKYOU

[@fahads_artwork]

Hello! Can you please suggest me, whether i should choose rigging or frame by frame animation in toon boom harmony? I want to have a good experience in cartoon animation

[@reybalderstone]

I must have watched this about 10 times. Thank you. It's a lesson that I need to be reminded is important time and time again.

[@animayyo]

Your videos truly are entertaining and inspiring to watch. I'm pissed that I grew up watching lot of your videos and missed a few, especially this one. Thank you for making this video! Felt like you made a direct eye contact with my inner soul and made me bawl my eyes out. Didn't know I needed this so bad. This addressed my rejection, failures and fear that i bottled up. Whenever I'm lost, I know where to come back to. Hope I can proudly say one day that u inspired me to be where i wanted to be.

[@manuelaraujo3498]

Been waiting, haven't watch it but I know it's going to be good!

[@timothyhawken9266]

I'll race you watching it

[@manuelaraujo3498]

@@timothyhawken9266 I finish, it was such a beautiful speach, the ending got me so hard. Imma go and make something and I'm ready for it too look bad!!

[@merxellus1456]

Thissss is The type of audible i need.

[@simonkempster7296]

Thanks Howard. I'm 49, been in jobs I hate all my life and would truly love to do something with art and animation but have doubts. This world seems to promote the idea that you have to be the best, otherwise there is no point in trying. You've inspired me to give it a try

[@HowardWimshurst]

hell yeah man you are 49 years young - so much ahead of you!!! Grab life. Be greedy with it because you only get one shot, no respawn! If only the best succeed, there would only be one successful animator, and that's not true. There are thousands of us!! All having a great time! I'm not the best and yet it's going great! You just gotta be reliable. Being reliable is so underrated. Show up every day.

[@Felix.Wingfield]

You have everything you need already. Just start.

[@raccoonnuts]

Dude holy shit I really needed to hear this, I’m currently creating my own manga and I’m pretty confident in my writing skills and not my drawing, everyday I’ve been practicing I even bought a drawing tablet and clip studio ex to keep drawing but as I see others and their drawings I got discouraged but this video really helped me, Thank you

[@mitsurichan3]

I needed this. So bad. It sucks being a graduating college student due in december and having a crisis in the middle of my last semester.

[@David0gden]

Good stuff. I knew a lot of this, but I needed to hear it from someone else. And also that movie those kids were making with the cell phone and E-machine was truly inspiring. Thank you.

[@Ash-dk5zg]

Mate, you're a legend ✊

[@jertrude0_0gracee]

This is so inspiring, not an art student or anything but I rlly like to draw something to express myself but I lose motivation every time I see it ugly, thank you so much for your motivational speech, I hope I can finally draw something that speaks myself

[@generatedmoon00]

This video almost made me cry. Thanks!

[@HowardWimshurst]

dang i was so close! I will succeed next time hopefully 😆

[@generatedmoon00]

@@HowardWimshurst 😆 but really thanks. Even if I don't become an animator this will stick with me.

[@kavijackson868]

MASTERPIECE VIDEO MATE!!! YOU ARE SO NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL!!! LOVE YOU MAN!!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

[@HowardWimshurst]

🙌

[@shanicestella2226]

Well-Said , I know I'm a struggling aspiring artist myself too And I need this

[@spicecrabs]

You made me cry, I really love those pinpoints you got there, it answered my negative mindset, made me happy not to give up, Ty ..

[@aidieltaufik9954]

so long i watch this video ..sometime i feel not on track but your video make me realize again and need to keep going.

[@alxandercontreras]

Thank you so much, Howard! I needed this. My faith is restored.

[@justaway6901]

Can't express how much grateful for this brother. Thank you!

[@shalomtorc9106]

Thank you so much. I'll keep pushing and I'll get better

[@PurpleEyebag]

Thank you for making this video. I was slowly feeling the tendrils of my depression that was creeping into my mind. What you said... Where you said I should be afraid of not creating at all instead of being afraid of making something bad and disappointing not just other people but myself... It feels like a wake up call for me today. Right now I am drawing for a children's book for a client and I am feeling upset with myself for not making something for myself. I am drawing for somebody else just to earn a little, I am risking myself to pursue arts instead of having a corporate job and yet I feel like I am making a lot of wrong choices. Lots of second guessing, plenty of doubt and regret and fear. KZbin recommend me your video. And I was feeling so lost I decided to click your video just to find an understanding with myself. What you said helped me a whole lot. You are right. Everything you said resonate me. I have the talent, the tools, the right equipment and whatever amount of experience that I gained as a small artist (7yrs of drawing on and off) it is enough for me to create more art as much as I can. Your video gave me enough confidence boost to continue on this path instead of falling out. I will come back to watch this again to remind myself. Thank you Howard!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thank you for leaving this comment, it was really nice to read and I'm glad you are feeling better about your work after watching. It's all inside you: motivation, inspiration, experience, resourcefulnes, skill. You have everything you need inside, as long as you make the choice - and keep making the choice - to just get on with the drawings and use what you have got!

[@chewyysodaa]

Thank you so much for this, I can't explain how much I needed to hear these words. I'm shaking and crying right now because you know just how to get a good message through my thick skull. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@aRoyz]

You actually did, you did take a look at my comment, the help i needed, eventhough im a busy architecture student, only able to draw once a day/week ,still waiting to animate, to be like you. THANK YOU. 😭

[@HowardWimshurst]

Glad I could help!

[@SheriffJoe420]

I'm not the best with words but, I really needed this, this video has given me hope of my skill in drawing in spite of my harsh judgment/criticism in myself. Thank you, Howard.

[@youbetterstanloona6717]

I don't know if this is a sign, but I was on such a major art slump. Hearing this has opened my eyes to get back to where I left off, and when I looked back at my unfinished art,they do not look as daunting anymore. So thank you for this, this is such a blessing.

[@amiman23]

Keep healthy! It takes effort to maintain enthusiasm. I had a job designing characters, and sometimes after hundreds of tries, I was surprised by how good it turned out. All very good points. great video!

[@rhyshirah]

I found this video at the best time. I'm doing my MA Animation but I'm really struggling with impostor syndrome. But this video was the little push I needed to start again. "Make bad art" I really needed that.

[@kyleh1494]

I really needed to see this today. I'm glad this channel exists

[@kapitanfinn1092]

this really made my day, Thank u

[@dragonridersdance5133]

I'm watching KZbin WHILE making something! Haha! Got ya there! ^_^ Thanks for making this. I see so many discouraged young artists on the internet, and I hope your video reaches so many people!

[@chaseleswift252]

What I did to change my mind set was to look for speed paints or something, it's nice to see the process. I thibk of it as more of a mentorship.

[@demialabi4942]

Wow needed to hear this, stopped drawing for almost 2 months thanks for this!

[@emaeykimaro]

Touching really changed my thoughts.

[@samhend]

My God the last words got me My heart stopped beating for a second💓💔

[@Chami42]

I am so gonna watch this many times over. Thank you that was well, inspiring!