Powerful Signs You Should Quit Art!

[@driesketels]

This video is to show that you are not alone, that all artists feel those doubts and have those thoughts of quitting. This is the process, there's no other way.

[@celiamuncaster2046]

I love you! I am in my early 70's and the rental housing market in Canada is impossible. I had to choose between art supplies and food. I cannot do without either. So I have found another way. I must keep working at my art and like Degas - I will die with a brush in my hand. God bless you!

[@driesketels]

haha, I love that type of dedication. 'Like Degas I will die with a brush in my hand'.

[@orenges]

are you interested in digital? Just one purchase, even a budget purchase is splendid and you are good to go

[@lunaazul3000]

This was such a horrible experience for a young boy to have to endure. All I can say is that you were forged in fire and you survived a life threatening situation so glad you did. You are giving so much amazing, logical and helpful information and insights from your achievements. Thank you so much!

[@SteSeed]

I give up with art because I'm just no good at it. I've tried so hard, but it just isn't happening. I've walked away from it. Art is a talent, simple as. And you obviously have that talent, so carry on, you'll do wonders.

[@PatButynskiAbstractArt]

Oh Dries, I’m so sorry for your pain. As an abuse survivor and the mom of a badly bullied, very physically I’ll son, I can identify on many levels. Finally at 45 years old, when everything was falling apart ( I’ll spare details) I ran out of the house on a pouring rainy day. I wanted to end my life but needed to think, how- without having it appear that way. I was concerned for my families well being. ( crazy?). So I saw this little church, and I ducked in there to get out of the rain, and think. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or get a handle on my extreme emotions. I was the sole proprietor or a graphic design business. Very successful. Loved it. Always deadlines. I never missed one! Imagine the details of mom, wife, sole proprietor, sick child, husband worked far away, and my other son needed lots of attention of course. . Sitting in that church I heard, the Gospel. What? ( I had been a positive thinker, splat. A yoga instructor, splat. And I believed in the law of attraction. ) it was mentally and physically draining the life out of me. Trying in my own strength to be good enough. . When they talked about the Cross and what it was all about… they got my attention. . I heard, Ephesians 2: 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s MASTERPIECE, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. BAM; what… we are Gods Masterpiece? His “poema” ( poetry in motion). I wept. Grace is a gift? (is unearned, favor. We can’t work our way or ever be good enough in our own strength. But GOD, knew/ knows that! . I was so tired or striving. Then I heard that, So then: I heard “ that I didn’t have to be perfect, kill misled with good work, and hope for good karma! “ God so LOVED the world ( me personally, you personally) that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believed in Him, would not perish but have eternal life.” . I needed forgiveness to forgive and be forgiven AND the power of The Holy Spirit to enable me to forgive all those who hurt me horribly. I was burning the candle at both ends, and making art constantly. It became my identity. It’s an awesome gift given from the ultimate Creator of creators and everything that is made ! Blew my mind, and changed my life. Now no matter whether I’m on the mountaintop or in a valley, my value and worth never changes. My art is an expression on love to the world. It doesn’t run dry. Because…. It doesn’t matter who loves my art, but rather … who is my art meant to love! Oh I could go on and on. Gif bless you honey. I hope you are arrested and overpowered by the love of God in every area of your life. . You are beautiful, lovable and precious, and always have been. Yes paint on but don’t make an idol out of art, because it won’t love you back… but freely you can love others by your beautiful expressions. You are a masterpiece!

[@driesketels]

What a beautiful comment, I'm very grateful for the time and effort you put into this. And it's nice to read how you found your way to god. Very powerful story. Wish you the best, blessings!

[@ragallylou]

I quit at least once every 6 months :)

[@driesketels]

Hahaha, that's a funny comment. Absolutely relatable...

[@sarahaurora.official]

Thw twist at the end was all that I needed. What a amazing storyteller Dries. You are powerful.

[@driesketels]

haha, I'm not sure if I'm powerful but thanks for those kind words Sarah. That's truly appreciated. Wish you the best of luck with everything you are pursuing. You are the one who is powerful Sarah!

[@scrumtralescent]

You speak to our hearts and souls, Dries. Thank you for making this content 🙏. Much appreciated, brother.

[@driesketels]

Not sure if I deserve that compliment but I appreciate It, thanks for your comment Johnny...

[@nellyzen1096]

Don’t ever quit! It’s in your blood. I didn’t even know I was a painter until last year. I don’t know if I will ever make a living off of it but I’m definitely putting myself out there. I just ordered some business cards and got a website. Art is what brings me true joy and relaxation so even if nobody buys, I’m still happy I made it. Don’t worry about the pressure from society (I am also from Europe and understand the mentality, especially for a woman, to have children) Well, I never had them and I’m 41. Zero regrets. Can’t miss something I never had, can I? You’ll be just fine.

[@driesketels]

Oh thank you for your kind words. I keep on moving forward for sure. My mom had me when she was 43 so... everything is still possible and yes the pressure of having children for women is unfair

[@tipsygreen-2780]

Dries, great video and really motivating. You will do really well and that’s so obvious. So much drive to both create artwork and work at the business side successfully.

[@driesketels]

Thank you so much Kathleen! Not if I will do good, there's still a very long road ahead of us. But it's really nice to read your comment. Thanks again.

[@calebfairchild8745]

I understand completely. It's hard, I spent my entire life pursuing it and now I'm broke, and need hand surgery. It got me through foster care, and I worked hard at it, even learned all sorts of digital art, did thousands and thousands of drawings and I'm still struggling. At this point I'm probably just gonna give up and throw in the towel, I already sacrificed everything for it. I studied everything , old master paintings, anatomy, perspective, sculpting, and practiced over 10 hours a day, barely sleep and live off coffee and ramen. The fact is life doesn't always work out how you want it to. I have nothing to show for it and can't even afford to see a doctor right now. It's more than thinking about wanting to quit everyday I even thought constantly about ending my life.

[@ferrevanham6416]

What separates you from all the artists that fail is that you have an incredible work ethic. Are very good at connecting with people (networking). Have a great business mindset and a good brain. You do not have to become a David Hockney if you can survive on art alone you basicaly already live the artist dream and I think you are close to that or already in that.

[@driesketels]

You are way too kind Ferre. Thanks for your kind words. Perhaps my ambitions are too high and I should just be happy with the life I'm living at the moment.

[@19aries81]

I really despise bullies, hope you don't let it get to you still

[@driesketels]

Me too, sometimes it does get to me but in this particular case I'm over it (at least that is what I think)

[@judilynn9569]

Giving you the BIGGEST HUG I can through the internet! Thank you for not quitting! "Art! Till Death Do Us Part!"

[@driesketels]

art till death do us part. amen to that. And thanks for the lovely hug Judi. I felt it. You are the best, very kind.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Where did you go to school? I've never heard of that level of bullying.

[@driesketels]

It was a military type of sport school it's called V.I.L.O. in Belgium. I'm not sure if it still exists and I think they where forced to change their educational system a couple of years ago because of obvious reasons. I go in to it a bit more in another video on this channel it's called I'm 28 years old and have no friends . It's kind of a depressing video so I wouldn't recommend it to be honest.

[@kellybillette7209]

@@driesketels play it

[@okayboomernyc]

Yeah, they sound like satanic murders.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

@@driesketels I saw that one because I have friends but rarely see them. Lockdown brought out the hermit in me....glad I have the art!

[@BethKerschen]

YES YES YES!!! Thanks for sharing and that final sentiment - Art is the basic necessity. Art is Life. I have a fairly successful art career and think about quitting all the time...BUT I absolutely cannot think of anything doing anything else. I can't stand the thought of doing anything. Every time I think of getting a regular job...it hits me... " What is the point of life if I settle into a regular 9-5 job that I don't love"...I don't see a point at all. The massive challenge of doing art for a living is worth the cost of losing my soul. Thank you for the validation and the major inspiration of how you overcame so much!

[@driesketels]

That's a wonderful comment Beth, I appreciate the time you took to write it. Our minds think alike. What's the point of it, if it isn't art...

[@Saba-um5fu]

You give Hope. Go ahead

[@driesketels]

Oh thank you that's very kind.

[@patriciamedaris8552]

Oh thank the Gods your not quitting! I recently found you and I absolutely love your intensity and passion. Your honesty about the art world is astounding. As you were talking I was saying to myself.. your going to be absolutely miserable in a so called normal life. What is normal anyway. Your words on the way you were treated in the past made me cry, but you overcoming it all made me cheer! Thank you for having the courage to follow your passion and also for making videos. You are truly 👏

[@driesketels]

Oh that's all very kind to say. Hope we can still experience a lot of good times together here on KZbin

[@Jonny-xq5cb]

You had us for a second!

[@driesketels]

just a second? You know me too well Jonny

[@nataliescully2028]

So true ...I take my hat off to you. Keep telling the truth 🙌

[@driesketels]

Oh thank you that's very kind of you. Long live the truth

[@theforgedone]

That was a surprisingly timely message! I completely agree.

[@driesketels]

Oh thanks for your comment. Whish you the best of the best.

[@memememineme]

Art and creativity runs through our blood. It’s in our dna. It’s hardwired into our brains and into the way we perceive reality. Try shutting that down. Quitting is impossible! True artists (and I’m not talking about fake artists or rather business men and women) are BORN that way. You cannot stop.

[@driesketels]

What's wrong about being a business men and an artist? Can't that be a true artist as well?

[@memememineme]

@@driesketels Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with it but I do differentiate between the two however. An artist creates because he HAS to and will continue to make art regardless of sales and “success”. A business person makes art to turn it into money. Big difference which affects the work made. Paint for yourself and not the market just because you need cash otherwise the market will begin to dictate what you paint - and that is very hard to avoid. If you need cash get a side job and keep painting for yourself. If you sell what you painted for yourself then you have stayed true and your work will remain authentic. You will feel so satisfied and know you did not change for anyone just because you knew it would sell. Basically don’t sell your soul. When I say ‘you’ I mean me! Lol! It’s not personal! Anyway love your channel! And yes I have thought about quitting many times but I continue to perceive the world through artists eyes, and it’s impossible not to. The wheels just keep right on turning… I guess it is possible to stop PRODUCING art though - or is it?? I haven’t been able too… 😂

[@andyjart5063]

I think of quiting everyday. I earn $0 from my work and whatever i do never affects that number. The passion i once felt with painting has gone and ideas are hard to come by. It still relaxes me and i sometimes like my final outcomes, but what else could i do, I'm 35 and art is the only thing I've enjoyed improving myself in.

[@15clank]

Way to go champ! I'm rooting for ya!!!!!

[@driesketels]

You are the champ! Thanks for taking the time to write a nice comment.

[@Shaun.is.typing]

“Art is the main dish 🍽️ “ 💯

[@josephsevier3927]

Yes, yes. I vowed to myself aged ten, and now 50 years on there is no turning back. Art is my way. There is no other. Faithful and obedient to the dream, I am given gifts no king has ever known. The guidance of a wisdom beyond my small self guides this journey filled with riches never even imagined. Much love to you.

[@driesketels]

That's the spirit Joseph, there is no way back. obedient to the dream, love that line. Let's keep on moving forward yeah!

[@bahiretangul6698]

‘Art is the main dish’! Love it !!

[@driesketels]

Art is the main dish

[@KJensenStudio]

Wow, it sounds as if you have crawled out of a horrible cesspool, dragged yourself up to the top of a beautiful hill, only to have people tell you to take cover because it will rain. The rain has washed off the crap, and now you can see the next hills. You'll be better than fine: you'll be Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your strength and hardships..and your Mother. Good luck to you both. ❤️

[@driesketels]

You are such a kind and beautiful soul. Thanks for your caring comment.

[@nickwolf9547]

You are a F_King maniac !!! With a lot of charm & wisdom ... Keep fighting & you will get there in time : )

[@driesketels]

Not sure if I will get there but these are kind words... let's hope I will get somewhere somehow someday. wish you the best Nick

[@bitarot]

You Make me cry…because art saved my life

[@Matthew_Smith179]

So glad you're not quitting. The art world needs people like you. 👍🏾

[@driesketels]

That's way too kind... Not sure if the art world needs people like me...

[@WillBoss2004]

@@driesketels I disagree. More people should see your art and your motivational/helpful tips.

[@Vikette1000]

Ha! A part of me knew you were toying with us! This would make an excellent TED Talk.

[@driesketels]

Wow, ted talk. That's a massive compliment. A couple of years ago I was addicted to TED. Probably seen 2000+ talks or something. I even thought about applying to give a talk myself but ... never did. Thanks for your comment. Truly means a lot.

[@Vikette1000]

@@driesketels TED needs your voice!

[@driesketels]

haha, oh you are way too kind. I'm not sure if I'm interesting enough for the TED podium

[@earthempresstv]

@@driesketels you so are!!

[@earthempresstv]

*whew* relieved! and i love it when you say art is the only necessity ... brilliant

[@driesketels]

Art is the only necessity

[@earthempresstv]

@@driesketels

[@1969kbl]

What you did was use all your life force energy and focused it on you and your art. You got great results. And in a similar manner you can better you social life just by treating yourself with gentleness and kindness and by changing the story you tell yourself about your social life and relationships. Imagine, feel, and fall in love with the ideas of the kinds of relationships and scenarios you want to be your reality. You can be and have whatever you desire. And you deserve the best.😘

[@1969kbl]

I love you! Thank you for your vulnerability so we can have it better.💞

[@timclemons8719]

Thank you for your passion and concern for others and seeing us succeed even when we are feeling bullied and scorned for who we are and what we do. You inspire me and all who watch your videos. Keep up the great work and thank you for being you ❤️🙏🏻❤️💕

[@driesketels]

You are so welcome. To be real for a moment. You are the one inspiring me with your comments. Very kind words, thank you very much!

[@onetruetroy]

Fantastic video! I just watched this video and saw it was submitted 3 years ago, so I knew there was a twist. I paused on the frame @14:41 and let that sink in. Maybe one of your art pieces will be a 3D simulation of 24 hours Dries having a normal life with a wife, 3 kids, 4 pets, 30 year mortgage, sensible shoes, a dad bod, 9 to 5 job selling kitchen appliances, navigating the corporate ladder, while daydreaming about what would have happened if you had pursued an art career.

[@fijiconcepts4785]

Ik heb je nog niet zo lang geleden ontdekt. België in tha house! Zeker niet in het systeem stappen haha, dat doen al genoeg mensen en wél art blijven doen: waar je energie van KRIJGT is je ding ;-) laat al de rest maar varen. Ik kan ook relaten met het dizzy-verhaal. Ben er bijna uit.. ook al last van sinds Jan ‘20. Ben sindsdien in de art gestapt en jouw video’s hebben me al veel wegwijs gebracht, ook al doe ik fotografie ;-) Thanx again and keep up the good vibe!

[@driesketels]

Zeer tof om the horen, alé niet het gedeelte over duizeligheid natuurlijk. Belgium in the house... Let's keep on making art and see each other in some exhibit opening somewhere here in Belgium.

[@cyrillesaura]

"Art is the only necessity" I Love that!

[@driesketels]

Art is the only necessity

[@dazocat5566]

I will never give up my art either brother! Thanks for sharing your story! Bless up! Till Art do us part! Till forever ♾️ and beyond! 🎨 ❤🎉💯🔥🙌✨❤️🙏✌️😇☝️🤣😁🎨💯♾️

[@celinaforbesart2362]

Beautiful talk😊💕 cant quit art ! It will always be apart of me too!😊💕

[@driesketels]

Absolutely!! Never quit

[@HeartBreakStories8]

Love it man! Same here just had doubts today. I am like, how should this work in the long term? Will I even be able to be financially free in 5-10 years with art? I definitely didn’t choose the easiest thing, but I am also not giving up! 💪🏼

[@driesketels]

You can do it! Push forward, the luck is on your side, your girlfriend is already back, the only thing left now is art. Be patient.

[@theodoraprice5690]

I love the way you tell stories

[@driesketels]

oh that's very kind to say Theodora.

[@good2btheking]

You had me there for a minute Kiddo. I was working on my art as I was watching your video and it was brining me down till I watched the whole thing.

[@driesketels]

Always watch it till the end. Glad I could lift that down energy in the end

[@billbrandenburg3096]

love your videos-------great presentation and honest talk. keep posting you are good at getting ideas across in a real life way, Thank you.

[@driesketels]

You are more then welcome Bill. Thanks a lot.

[@HeartBreakStories8]

Wow amazing story man! I had a similar story, my girlfriend broke up with me last year when my art starting selling more and more. I couldn’t work anymore and made no money for 2-3 months, but luckily we got back together and I builded it up again

[@driesketels]

That is awesome! I totally feel you, breakups can really be extremely heavy, glad to hear that everything just worked out in the end.

[@ReallyRoda]

Beautifully said

[@driesketels]

Thanks for listening

[@butterflysigh9577]

Dreis who you kidding ? u r an artist x

[@driesketels]

I know right

[@Saba-um5fu]

Ciao ciao 👋 you are the lion of the Art!!!

[@driesketels]

Wow, thank you. I like that 'the lion of the art'

[@Saba-um5fu]

😎

[@ceoherohub2584]

What is the painting beside you? Really nice.

[@driesketels]

It's a watercolor on paper. 50x70 cm or something and framed it's 70x 90 or so... approximately. If you're interested in more info send me a dm or email or something driesketels@(@@...@@@)driesketels(. )com

[@1969kbl]

Funny how when I first read the title of this video the first thing that came to my mind and I said aloud thinking to comment right away was..NEVER, YOU NEVER QUIT DRIE ! But then decided to watch to see what it was really about because it usually is just the title the grabs the attention. Good one 😆

[@ashishsoni8611]

Ur words were inspirational ….helped me a lot♥️

[@driesketels]

You are more then welcome Ashish. Hope you find the strength to keep on moving. you got this.

[@MurphyArtPrints]

I relate to this in a lot of ways. Great video.

[@driesketels]

Thanks for watching! And thanks for the advice on the legal side. Very much appreciated.

[@BlackWolfMLBB]

I'm 28 years old and I've not sold any art. I'm introverted and I've got plans of giving up on art.

[@luciaiglesias1456]

Dries the nerdy painter 🎨🎨😎

[@driesketels]

I like that 'the nerdy painter'.

[@vyvyienewalser6798]

Take a break and then decide , my friend.Those are bullies.Now u are older....use ur experience to help other kids being bullied.

[@driesketels]

Helping others is definitely the way to go. Thanks for your kind comment!

[@rudyleonart3795]

That’s why I watch your videos

[@driesketels]

You are more then welcome and thanks for watching them.

[@Antigone-yp6ht]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@driesketels]

YOU ARE too kind.

[@stephenschildbach940]

Thanks for sharing such personal experiences!

[@driesketels]

Our pleasure! Thanks for being a subscriber Stephen.

[@peterney2402]

It doesn't matter what you do in life, nobody owes you a living. The only peace of mind you will find....is in your own mind.

[@driesketels]

I should work on the peace in my own mind thing. I didn't found it yet haha XD

[@aguslived6010]

Hi man, really love your content and how you aproach your thoughts. I've been practising art daily for almost a year (it is not too much), and everyone in my family wants me to sell art, I feel that I'm not good enough, that I have to keep improving before I put something to sell, is this feeling ok? When I will be ready to sell something?

[@driesketels]

This feeling is totally okay, you've only been doing this for a year. About feeling ready. You will never feel ready for a jump like that. At some point you will have to jump without feeling ready.

[@lisaanneart]

Love, love this video, thank you :)

[@driesketels]

You are so welcome Lisa! Have a great evening

[@TehMadperson]

Thank you ! :)

[@arinze_stanley]

Thank you 💐

[@bellucci7471]

Very nice. Well done

[@Fr0stbite1801]

I stubbornly continue on even though I should quit. I don't enjoy the process of drawing, and I have no desire to switch mediums/art forms either. I've been told I should quit several times, I've been told art is not for me, I've been told to find something else. But I want to draw more than anything else, so I try anyway. Even though It's better if I quit.

[@luigim.2968]

Thank you! Great

[@driesketels]

Thank you too!

[@Antigone-yp6ht]

Thanks for sharing.

[@franziskamayer6457]

Thanks for sharing that

[@driesketels]

My pleasure!! Thanks for commenting

[@justinhunt4767]

Art is life

[@inquisitivemind8672]

Dreams and the love that sustains them do not disappear on command....I think we may at times change our expression of them.... Us boring person too 😅 I thought it was cool when I read that even when Matisse got sick, he didn't stop creating, but made his beautiful cut outs. I guess people could've said to him....you're too old and too sick....it won't sell....why bother.....🤔 Society talks too much 😂 Good video.

[@driesketels]

Funny you say that, I was writing about Matisse today for a future video where I make some art inspired by the cut out art of Matisse.

[@inquisitivemind8672]

@@driesketels that is funny....I can't wait to see what you chose....I guess it would be too symbolic to choose Icarus right after this video ...right 🤔😂 I don't know much about him..Ive been interested more in Chagall recently...idk why....though in no measure did I study Art History 😂

[@carolregister148]

All I can say is, Thank You.

[@driesketels]

No, thank you Carol for your lovely comment. Have a great day!

[@HalkerVeil]

Some lawyers would pick this case up for a percentage of the settlement you get and work for free until that happens. Especially if you are a prominent artist with awards and articles written about your work. Because that helps their career too.

[@driesketels]

Seriously? Work on percentage of settlement? Lawyers do that? Also in western countries where there pay is naturally already very high?

[@HalkerVeil]

@@driesketels Yep. In a contingent fee arrangement, the lawyer agrees to accept a fixed percentage, often one-third to 40 percent, of the recovery, which is the amount finally paid to the client. If you win the case, the lawyer's fee comes out of the money awarded to you. If you lose, you pay nothing. It's win win lose. (The bad guys lose) Not all lawyers do it. But many do. Not sure about your country but it's a very common practice around the world. I've had this arrangement from a car accident in the US. It's cases they're not sure they could win where they don't do it. So the guys who did that to you would have trouble getting a lawyer that way. Too bad for them.

[@driesketels]

Wow, that's impressive. I would probably sign that in no time haha XD. Is there a place where I would be able to apply for something like this or is this something that you cannot really apply for? How do lawyer and client usually find each other in a situation like this?

[@HalkerVeil]

@@driesketels You ask lawyers if they accept that. You tell them your case and what happened, they say yes or no. Or they might know someone who would take it. Edit: To me it sounds like you would have your pick of lawyers. Because you are technically a high profile case being an artist with awards. Might even gain some headlines out of it. Which benifits that lawyer too. Not that it should be about gaining fame or anything.

[@MurphyArtPrints]

@@driesketels I had a case where I used contingency before. To find them I googled "contingency attorneys" in my local area. Quite a few law firms do it. There is no signup it's just the agreement you sign with that law firm after a free consultation. It is similar to services like Pixsy that do the same agreement for online art theft. Very different case but same principale. They handle the whole case for you at 50% of any settlements if their web crawlers find someone else using your art online. And you pay nothing if they don't succeed. 50% Seems like a high fee but for doing almost nothing it's great. Can actually make more money from that than selling art. If your case is older they may have ways around it. Some violent crimes never have a statute of limitations.

[@a-72-mestrysumitsubhash31]

Liked...subscribed... turned on the notifications :)

[@driesketels]

Welcome aboard!

[@blixsnix792]

Do you have a faith/religion/no religion? You don’t have to share publicly, but hey it could help find an art community if you want a family with a similar lifestyle.

[@driesketels]

I don't have a religion but the older I'm getting the more interested I become in religion... Perhaps some day, I don't exclude it.

[@ellabotha5505]

I can't ever quit, its the only thing I can do...been on the boring side of life, and its not a life worth living...not for an artist😊

[@driesketels]

hahaha, the boring side of life doesn't seem to be too attractive indeed XD let's keep on the cool side Ella!

[@Adjektivity]

You will suffer so bad, when you take away your suffering. Art till death, my friend.

[@driesketels]

Hahah, love that. You will suffer so bad when you take away your suffering.

[@Artinsane]

hi bro awesome video

[@driesketels]

Hey, thanks

[@sashasiegel4110]

Is food art

[@driesketels]

Yes making food can definitely be art.

[@AnnaFay]

Thanks

[@driesketels]

You make my day Anna. Thanks

[@cvece777]

touché!

[@driesketels]

let's go.

[@AmanDeep-wy1qx]

As rabindranath tagore said ek la cholo re means walk alone in your life

[@driesketels]

walk alone in your life, that's what I'm doing not sure if it's working though XD ... love his quote's my mom used to say "blijf niet dralen met het vergaren van bloemen, langs geheel uw pad zullen altijd bloemen bloeien" it's also from him, the free translation would be: don't spend time gathering flowers throughout your life because flowers will grow everywhere you go..."

[@Rollacoastertycoon]

I skipped like 4 times and he still talking about himself Jesus

[@driesketels]

Well, if I don't talk about myself, who will? Siri? Alexa? I'm not quite ready to outsource my ego just yet! Ps: Rumor has it, if you skip four more times, I start talking about unicorns and fairy tales!

[@rudychon1146]

Why was the whole school against you? We have the same background story ahaha. But it wasn't a school.

[@driesketels]

wasn't a school??? Oh that doesn't sound to good. Well I have a video about that or at least where I cover it a bit more but the short answer is for several reasons, my voice being one of the reasons that came back most often.

[@rudychon1146]

@@driesketelsIts interesting how many artists have suffered, says a lot about art in general. Art on its own is a form of therapy I suppose. I'm glad things worked out for you!

[@straitarrow5784]

Most wannabe artists are much better off getting a real job. Artists in 2021 are more common than accountants .

[@driesketels]

hahahah harsh

[@lisaariottiart]

Nothing to see on the boring side of life.

[@TheArtofEngineering]

I like to do fart too!

[@cdxx5517]

13:41 know I understand why people hit you scammer

[@Antigone-yp6ht]

HA HA...the boring side of life??? I call it that too...hilarious :)

[@driesketels]

Great minds think alike.

[@cliffdariff74]

wait a second... you allowed other children to do this to you as a child? what country was this, and why did u let this happen? I would say the worst that happened was the punch in the head, that kept you from living for two years. and the best thing is your mother, helping you thru these lowest times. You are very young, stay on track, live your life, keep making as much art as you can and want, just don't let art get between you and your important relationships.

[@driesketels]

Just don't let art get between you and your important relationships, those words penetrate. I think I've partially already done that. Ps: Living in Belgium, a country that's pretty solid when it comes to bullying and rights of people and things like that. It's not a common thing over here.

[@Drowzy80]

Why are you trauma dumping bruhh

[@cassiepoinsenot]

Thank you for your words 😊 quiting might be the « logical » thing to do when the results aren’t hear. Still art isn’t logical and life don’t have meaning without it. Thé show must go on 😊

[@driesketels]

Absolutely! The show must go on. Oh man these are the words indeed. the show must go on. Lovely.

[@jackwalls7170]

I'm a 64 yr old artist, I finally found a gallery that would represent me, Google Jack Walls Artist, never give up!

[@driesketels]

Happy to hear that Jack. What a nice story, after 64 years. I'm sure that is going to be inspiring for many artists.

[@bigdawg3591]

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