Take Care of Him, Fireheart (8 Year Difference)

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

GinjaNinja: *Breathes* *Everyone liked that*

[@Boopadoop348]

*Bruh, you watch Nux Taku,* *Gigguk, GinjaNinjaOWO,* *ChibiReviews, and at least 10 others* *I've been stalking you*

[@mattcampbell868]

Exorcise me, I beg you *wtf mdude*

[@cosmic_rays6081]

What???

[@Boopadoop348]

@@cosmic_rays6081 Relax guys it was a joke, I don't stalk 🤣 But honestly, I can hardly believe how often I bump into this guy..

[@user-uh4gh4md5u]

Tây Tâylee TAyLoR nO

[@sillygooseygirl]

“Oh my regrets.....” *Flashbacks to my self insert Teen Titans Go/Pokémon OCs from 5th and 6th grade*

[@kjschannel7778]

Those sound pretty awesome!!

[@cosmic_rays6081]

Yeah!

[@kjschannel7778]

You should tell us more about them!

[@sillygooseygirl]

KJ's Channel they were very confident perfect people with no flaws. The TTG one has fire powers and teh Pokémon one had a Pikachu, vulpix, and charmander lol

[@kjschannel7778]

somebody help me i have a flat tire not bad. Very nice

[@Dosko]

Getting older as a writer is hard for me, because it becomes harder and harder for me to accept that I can't just force out work like I used to without the lens of maturity forcing quality over anything else. It's stagnating, and when you talk about being unable to fill a sketch book anymore, I know that struggle so damn much.

[@R4VENE]

Part of the reason why I’m so reluctant to go into long term programs for writing is because I’m afraid I won’t enjoy writing as much anymore. It’s always been something I did for fun, and I really don’t want it to turn into something I consider work. I’m still 15, so I guess I’ve got a while to think about it. But I hope that when I get older I’ll still be able to write for fun.

[@paulkothgasser6623]

have you considered writing outside your usual scope ? Different tropes, settings, maybe even styles (poems, fiction, belletristic, cooking books, science. Maybe philosophy?)

[@MikeSchmidtAtFruityFuzzbears]

Ive written things that I just never finished. I have NOTEBOOKS full. I can agree that it gets harder. Im above average when it comes to writing, and my teachers expect lots from me, especially when it comes to grammar and wording but sometimes its a bit too hard.

[@fantasylover87]

I’m in this post and I don’t like it.

[@sophiaredwood5825]

I’m in the exact same boat. I used to write for fun all the time, but now that I’m getting older and that I’m hyperaware of the components that make up a good story and plot and dialogue, I always criticize my work midway and never even finish a tiny idea, let alone a huge idea for a book. I’m trying to remember how to write for enjoyment instead of being perfectionistic the second I type out two words.

[@Hantheheart]

girl I REMEMBER that first Take Care Of Him Fireheart speedpaint!!! Love this one but also you have a wonderful artstyle and I adore seeing how you've gotten better over the years!!!

[@USLESS_KING]

Same!! I remember being here a LONG time ago! Like holy shit man She's improved so much!!

[@hanac5586]

Me too!! I didn't realize she was the girl who made it so I was in a shock for a moment when I saw the thumbnail. My face was literally like this :0

[@USLESS_KING]

@@hanac5586 Actually same! I remember from years ago i watched those speedpaints and like?? She's improved so much i had no idea it was the same person rip me

[@papacitosdespacito9838]

Hana c Same!

[@Leo-sp3dt]

Omg same bro...I watched the one on 2014 first tho lol 😅 Her art really has improved a whole bunch though! It’s incredible to see

[@rheajoy5558]

A quote from my mom when I first started drawing that has helped me out with a similar problem: “Some days you’re going to draw crap, and that’s okay. You’re just gonna have to learn how to try again”

[@Leo-sp3dt]

rheajoy555, your mother is very wise lol. My mom just said “wow, you draw rats really well! You definitely got that from your dad, cause I can’t even draw a straight line! 😅”

[@grub6136]

I’m taking this *grabs and jumps out window*

[@satan3034]

I’m taking your mom now

[@WarriorLionstripe]

Alex W Yep. I bet your mom can’t draw a STRAIGHT line XD jk man

[@ffanniee]

“I hardly post to DeviantArt anymore because I worry that what I make is just never good enough.” *...* *ITS DEVIANTART. THERE’S LITERALLY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.*

[@qt_pi_]

Deviantart*

[@xercei2]

I stopped posting on DA as much because I just don’t like the community as much as I used too when I was younger.

[@idontcare3379]

I can kinda relate but this time.... it's posting vids on KZbin.

[@kylienicolehoffman]

Self taught artist gang! Good job! I love this piece and I hope you find a good in between for work and relaxation :)

[@halflalff_]

I'm also self taught! Welcome newcomers!

[@aliza6959]

Same!! :D

[@jen4894]

Self-taught? H'ello!

[@air5828]

Aunt: So, I heard you do art? Me: *"I'm self taught-"*

[@supersonicelsword9260]

Can I join the club? I mean I am considering joining an art school to help improve with certain techniques, but would that exclude me even if I haven't joined an art school yet?

[@voidjackalope3133]

I don't usually comment, but I can heavily relate to being unable to draw for fun at times because I look at it too critically. I'm in my early teens and have been drawing for a few years now. I love my art, and it is very fun, but at times it is stressful. I strive so heavily for self-improvement that I blow through sketchbooks in about a month on average. I can look back on art that I made just a few weeks ago and tear it to pieces! Rea is right in that putting emphasis on improvement would have likely started the stress sooner, but idk if it would be as extreme. But who knows? I'm not an expert, I just thought I'd put in my two cents.

[@staticmoss4838]

Oml I love your work so much! I really hope your animation studio is coming along well!

[@hummingbrdjuice]

Your comment is so sweet :))

[@novadotflac]

Rainmist it’s almost diabetic

[@kayw1601]

Woah. I've been watching Rea's videos almost since the third or so redraw of this. It's crazy looking back on how much she's improved! I can't help but feel a little pride

[@jen4894]

Rea I find comfort in knowing that other people feel the stress of having to always improve, to be better seeing how I feel that same thing but the fact that it's okay to just keep having that drive to draw and learn makes me feel okay. Thank you

[@fizzydizzystudios4768]

Watching this after your video of drawing Apollo, you never thought you would get to a point where you would be happy and proud with your art? It’s always nice to prove yourself wrong. You truly have come so far as a creative, and I hope you get to continue to indulge yourself in learning all that you can! 🌺💖💛

[@essiethetiger1747]

I love drawing so much, I can’t imagine not being able to do what I love without fully loving it This hits me right in the heart

[@MintleafCakes]

Oh my god, your Take Care of Him, Fireheart speedpaints are what led me to your channel back in 2012!! So happy to see another iteration!! I'm still watching so I haven't heard all of your regrets now, but I'm already loving the video :)

[@VP_Rando]

Ginja: Draws a masterpiece Ginja: I’m still improving Me: >:0

[@khimelynn]

I started drawing in my middle-to-last years of elementary school. I drew throughout all of middle school. And this year I am starting highschool, and I am seeing a lot of my old drawings from all of those three years - plus being through distress and horrible burnout and trying to draw small little sketches and I later put effort into because of how boring classes were. Of how burnt out I was, I didn’t draw for majority of 2021 and stopped posting on my account. With how I see Rea/ June, is inspiration and motivates me to draw when I have ideas. I watch her videos and it helps me focus when listening to her methods about art and critique. Don’t worry Rea ! hearing how you have been drawing for 11 years (present time alr 14 years) is very very impressive and makes me motivated to work for that long on my own art

[@mourningdewdles]

WAH I got so excited the second I saw a new Take Care of Him Fireheart speedpaint, sometimes I forget how many years I've been such a big fan of your work, this really took me back :"0

[@Minto8384]

Seeing chubby little Cloudkit/paa made me super happy. He's just so chonky!!

[@alexwoo4638]

I just wanna say never feel pressured to speed up art and release stuff faster than what you feel comfortable. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we all love your artwork and animations. As long as we can see that we are happy people. KEEP GOING YOU CRAZY GIRL!!! OwO

[@ryomahoshi4529]

OH MY GOD THAT DRAWING WAS ONE I WOULD WATCH OFTEN LIKE 5 YEARS AGO ZJZJZKZB

[@coberrycheesesnek4769]

I've just filled a sketch book in a couple a days... My mother was surprised that I was able to draw in my style after not having a sketchbook on me for a week. Jokes on her, my uncle who I was visiting at the time gave me a sketchbook... No pencils though, just twisty crayons... Suprisingly I'd say I did good with those crayons. Now I'm home and happy drawing again... The sketchbook he gave me had glitter though, not too happy about that. But that was the time he first met me so I doubt he knew of my hatred to glitter. It. Gets. Everywhere.

[@bee-rw5su]

Rea: scribbles Me with tear in eye: beautiful Whatever you make is amazing

[@animatedham]

My friend walked in and looked at my screen and said "Is that warrior cats." Me:"Yes." Friend:"YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

[@Miss_Prowlheart]

omg u have cool friends

[@animatedham]

@@Miss_Prowlheart XD I don't

[@schadenfreude00]

Im like ur friend but worse. When my friend was watching a warrior cat theory video, i was like: aRe yOu WaTcHiNG wArRiORs... HOW DARE YOU NOT LIKE JAYFEATHER??? REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@LuziusL]

This video hit me right in the guts. Instead of being proud of myself after finishing a more complicated drawing i look at all the mistakes and think to myself "The next has to be better. The next shouldn't have that many mistakes. Change the coloring; people don't seem to like it..." etc. I don't... sketch in my sketchbook. Every piece has to be perfect anatomy and interesting coloring. "I can't post random sketches on social media. No one cares for that." This thinking is toxic, i know, but in this time where more and more people/artists get famous quickly, it's hard to keep up. And i feel very lost and pressured (like time's running out). Anyways, i hope you'll be able to find the right way for you and that in the future you can enjoy art even more than you do right now♡

[@LuziusL]

This comment got longer than i intended. Oof, sorry.

[@liamjustliam5217]

Hehehe 27/10 love this I think every artist has the "ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH REEEEEEEE" Ps ive been here since the umph nya meme haha

[@raesnothome]

the 2nd and 3rd lines are my life story

[@liamjustliam5217]

@@raesnothome hehe lol same

[@Soultergeist]

Honestly you can draw a little (it doesn’t even have to be colored like a black and white coloring) while giving a voiceover with friends or a story and I will still love it.

[@starscreamer3280]

Hey Rea! Here’s a tip: when drawing kittens, remember that they aren’t just a smaller version of a regular cat. The anatomy is very different and I would recommend remembering this when drawing kittens ❤️✌️

[@MrGrgert]

On mute while playing "Coming Home" for the authentic experience

[@avalonwatchingvideos2683]

Thank you so much for addressing this! This is a very real part of many artists' (and writers') lives, and it can really damage our view of our own work. I've started keeping a journal where I dedicate a page to what I'm proud of in my writing and it's helped restore the joy of writing for me; maybe there is an artistic equivalent you could engage with that would remind you of your love for art?

[@krampysaysleeches4ever844]

This is AMAZING seriously this is frickin amazing Keep up the great work Rea!

[@pinkbunnygirl43]

Great job!! :D

[@nicolerockers]

Oh man! I remember when you did Squirrelflight, Surprise and I fell in love with your art! Thank you for all the enjoyment you've given me throughout the years, so, thank you!

[@arcticsden9510]

Okay, let me just say, the sketchbook problem? Totally me. I will burn through sketchbooks that are over 100 pages long... in about a month. Then I am forced to use paper from the copy machine for my artistic whims, which drives my mom crazy 😂 Edit: and Rea, thanks for being such an amazing inspiration to me and thousands of other young artists. It was animators like you who really inspired me to get into animating and strive to improve my art, so thanks!

[@Soultergeist]

🤔 I think you need to talk to your therapist on this one. Or you can use the complete page. Just me. Oh...

[@sparrow4572]

My way of finishing a sketch book is literally making it a cute scrap book 🥰 Glueing together random pages from other doodles I like, painting random things into each page, I’ve never been able to finish a sketch book before this

[@rrnace]

petition for another redraw eventually

[@disaster4550]

this is the most relatable thing ive ever heard omg i was scared about how in school i used to finish scetchbooks in a couple days and couldn't stop drawing at all, and now i have so much preassure to make everything perfect and can't find the time and enjoy it like i used too esp since i can't get to a point were i think its good enough to show to people, and when i do draw i thiink it should be good enough to post and ughhh

[@stematart1327]

Bruh, I saw that first speedpaint coming out of elementary school. You and Spottedfire25 were my ✨inspiration✨ throughout middle school. Also I HIGH-KEY FEEL ALL OF THOSE STRUGGLES (even though I'm an engineering major. love u❤)

[@mashicha2051]

You were one of the first artists I ever started watching on KZbin way back in the day when you were first starting out. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve come to your channel again despite all the inspiration you gave me throughout my years, as life and starting your own art career gets in the way. Although I’ve never cared for Warrior Cats I’ve always loved your videos on them and how you made the simplest things come to life for me as a child. I do have to say, starting young just means you’ll live with the stress longer! As sad as that is. But you shouldn’t stress about it, make yourself happy with drawing, outside of art, be happy! You will always be your worse critic that never goes away, that’s just how artists work, it’s the matter of “am I happy with this in this moment?” I’m self taught too, if anything you and the other artists were what taught me so much about my art and how to get better. You’ve improved so much and got so much better! I’m glad you’re still around and still producing your work! If you ever need help there’s always other artists out there that you can watch and go “I like that I’ll try it!” But, just remember to keep yourself happy and healthy as you come first. And you have thousands of people who want to see you happy and healthy too!

[@reubensarts7787]

AW HELL YE! I love your previous redos so much, I can't wait to watch

[@RosyJo]

For what it’s worth, despite what you think of yourself, I will always adore anything you make for any reason. Also I love this.

[@ActuallyRea]

rosepetal866 I love u MORE

[@jerry_zak]

Ginjaningaowo:I suck Me:says exactly what the guy said at 0:04. Rea, you amazing person how deserves all the respect you need and how helped lots of people with just your videos or just knowing you. Thank Thank you for posting videos, you should enjoy the summer, and enjoy your work and not worry because all of us(even the haters, if there are any which is highly unlikely) love your work❤️. P.S. Sorry if I spell your name wrong.

[@jerry_zak]

Sorry, it was 0:03

[@dragonshards8261]

just know as an artist ur always learning and finding methods or just anything so yeah u learn as u grow and u never stop growing

[@ShinoLPS]

Oh my word! I remember when you uploaded the first one, and watched the redraws every year as a kid! I have been watching you ever since! Love you so much Ginja!! ♡♡♡

[@subtletombz]

REAGAN PLEASE!!!! Take care of yourself babe, your and independent young woman! You need to keep your mental balance in check, your art is amazing and it inspires hundreds of thousands of people! Be happy, stay positive and calm down! ❤️❤️❤️ As a self taught artist as well, I sometimes look at my art and think to myself this is ugly, or this isn’t good enough. Not only because of past trauma, but everything else going on as well. I try and keep myself busy at Animation and drawing but I’m so slow at it, it’s really tearing me down from my art and I hate it. I don’t post as much as I did because of the trauma and ‘abuse’ that I’m suffering from, I no longer look at my art and think ‘I did a good job’. I’ve recently gotten some good drawing done because I away from the people from my household that tear me down, my dad is a threat to me and threatens to take me away and sometimes he even secretly give me death threats. My mum is on a diet but has recently started body shaming me as well, I can’t have more then three meals a day and if not three only two, she’s started dragging my twin down with her and it breaks me. My little sister is the spoilt kid in my home, she has many dresses, electronics and nice things, while me and my sister have been down with our grandparents my little sister has been to 1-2 movies, been shopping and has had a pamper, somthing that me and my sister would never get...My household is unbalanced but I mange to keep myself together, I would speak about a lot more but I know your already going through enough so I’ll leave it to you. My Art is basically the only escape from the real world, I get to draw the day away and create hundreds of characters in a matter of days. Please Reagan, take care of yourself if your in a hole of stress and anxiety take time off.❤️❤️❤️

[@creepygirl913]

*flashbacks to when I would get warriors books at my schools library and only read 1 chapter..*

[@fashioni.star.]

I’m rewatching this video and it really resonated with me in a way that it didn’t when I first watched it. I’ve just spent an entire semester at a really intense art college, and I loved it, so much. But just the other days, I drew something for myself, not for a project, or a class, or for a server, and wow. I felt such joy drawing something so simple and silly, and I just felt so genuinely happy for the first time in what felt like ages

[@quirkrash2982]

Congrats on the move! This piece turned out beautifull!! I love the way you drew the snow! :0

[@naisynoodlesrblx6955]

Your drawings are absolutely amazing!!! Never change your style!

[@riverswitness6293]

Honestly, this was always my favorite of your things to watch because I love seeing your progress and this really makes me happy to see you redraw it again.

[@tulipbreeze1696]

I have an idea!! Maybe you could do an exercise were you go out somewhere and just draw what's in front of you whatever it is just do it! And then you get practice and if you don't want to go out then just draw something random! And set like a theme for the medium like Grafite or something!

[@Gingerblossom6969ily]

I would love for you to do a face reveal, just so I could see all the amazing facial expressions you must make while rambling like this

[@PainfullyRed]

I can relate to this, I always feel pressured to do art as the same as everyone else does it. Whenever i do a drawing of warrior cats or undertale art . i get frustrated because my artstyle looks nothing like anyone else's. Sometimes i take monthly long breaks from drawing, just because i cant draw something right.

[@maelo2177]

Artists at competitions: *Coming under 1st:* Ugh! Of course they picked her, ohhhhhhh I should have done this..... look how good she did shading.... no wonder I lost. *coming in 1st place:* Why didn’t they pick them? I’m absolutely terrible at coloring. Look at the lighting they did! I don’t even have lighting...

[@Miss_Prowlheart]

EXACTLYDSHFLSHGLAHGSLA

[@Annagator-ze8oo]

Man, I saw this for the first time like 3 and a half years ago, it’s been a good minute. I’m so glad that now you can be happy with at least some of your art, **cough** **cough** *Apollo* and you should totally re-draw this again! It’s been a while. (Warrior cats was how I first discovered you, the April fools Roxanne map was the first thing I’d ever seen of you)

[@issabellamerie7139]

I didn't know that was you! I loved all of those videos then couldn't find them for a bit. I had forgotten about this when I found you again!

[@entrynumber000]

Growing as a self taught artist is very difficult, but also very rewarding. The stress of constantly trying to improve or picking at your art until you despise every aspect of it can make art feel more like a chore than a hobby or even a job, but there's always those relieving aspects where you do actually enjoy a piece you drew! Or you happen to draw something you couldn't draw before, be it anatomy or shading techniques! Your ramble about how stressful it is and yet how much you still adore what you do, even if it brings a lot of anxiety, was very eye opening. I've always pushed myself down for being stressed or upset with doing something I've always loved doing, but it's normal to try to reach everyone's expectations when you grew up being the artist of the family, or even teaching yourself. You become your own art teacher, but in a very black and white way. "You did so good on this, BUT.." becomes a phrase you tell yourself a lot. Regardless, thank you for sharing your thought process and yet still continuing to do the thing you love most. I'm so amazed with your progress in art, since I was most definitely there for the old pixel art you used to make. Your animations, your style, everything has improved tremendously! From one self taught anxious artist to another, you're doing GREAT! I'm so proud of how far you've come and I can't wait to see how much more you improve throughout the years. Keep up the amazing work and don't forget to give yourself a break every now and then.

[@adrianawaller734]

Wow I'm actually kinda early for once... I should make a joke? Uhhhh- yOuTuBe Is DrUnK

[@plainsz]

such an original joke woww im impressed

[@shaliabun]

SKSKSKKS-

[@XwX1001]

When isn't it, fam? Good joke tho. 8/10. Have a cookie. =)

[@allypapillon9026]

I think everything that you're describing is the creative journey. All the creating and filling of sketchbooks you did in your past gave you the experience and the ability to do your craft without even thinking. That development stage comes with exploring. Trying new poses, learning how to draw hands, play with color. I feel like maybe now since you have learned so much it isn't as exciting to create anymore. I think maybe you just need to find something totally new and crazy to tackle to make your art breathe new life. Maybe looking on the past and trying to chase that feeling when you finish a sketchbook isn't what you need right now.

[@tenderraven6150]

As i continue creating art i try to keep sketchbooks as a sort of safe space for no judgement! I find it really helps as i become more and more self-critical with my creations. I hope you find your own inner peace with making art for "fun"!

[@grimmcorvid5713]

This is a pure MASTERPIECE.

[@chloeadkins1738]

Boo, your art and animations are perfect just like you ❤️

[@hahstudios2753]

This really spoke to me with reading. I read SO MUCH through school, to the point if I wasn’t paying attention in class I was winning reading awards but now...it’s hard to finish a book even when I like it. I put all my priorities on my writing and art and don’t take the time to just relax and read even though I still love books.

[@Boopadoop348]

**indescriminate screams from the underworld, background gunfire, cries of agony from Hell itself** *- and KABUKI!!!*

[@LizardLaw974]

Your speed paints are so inspiring to watch, and what you talked about in terms of standards and drawing for yourself really hits home You were one of the first animators I ever watched and was inspired by, and your art as well as the Warriors community is what inspired me to pursue art as a career. But then when I went to college, I suffered severe mental health issues that have set me back and took precedence over my studies, so I didn’t get to explore as much as I wanted to or needed to, even not getting the chance to fully finish my thesis film. And ive had to reteach myself animation in my spare time while taking on a full time job, so I absolutrly feel you in that everything I make i look at with a lens of “how can i improve my skills” rather than “oh hey i liked this” Its very human to feel that way, in my opinion and I want you to know that your improvement is incredible, and I cant wait to see where you go from here!! You’ll get to that level of self satisfaction! 💖

[@samiam101700]

Lmao Fireheart shows up in this one, HE APPEARS

[@nefarioushilarious]

completely seriously.... rea was my first inspiration to create art, especially when i found her channel in my middle school warrior cats phase. i remember watching her vids and printing her deviantart posts from the schools library printer to put in my binders for reference and inspiration. she’s been such an amazing and wonderful animator and role-model to me through these years and seeing her now, especially since posting her introduction video a while back, literally brings me to the happiest tears. she’s the kind of person that can bring a smile to everyone and i feel that both of us have really grown since those days long ago... if you see this rea, first of all i’m gonna die. second, this is how much your creativity has influenced me and so many others. whatever you decide to do with the rest of your life, i’ll be supporting you all the way. ♡

[@invincibleartist957]

This is literally my bigest fear whe i become older that i cant draw for fun but forced to do it

[@ghostly_horse]

Literally everything she said is a whole big mood... I've been feeling like that for a while as well! When I was younger, I was always ready to draw something, filling my room's walls with my drawings But now... I'm never really satisfied of anything, even if I start something telling me "I gotta finish this!" ...well usually it doesn't get done- I still love to draw, create, make practice! But I lack of inspiration and ideas at times, or worse, I have too many ideas...and I don't know where to start! Ending up with me doing nothing...I work much better if I have a scripted plan in front of me- But anyway, sorry for the little share of personal thoughts...I just want to say that I've been following you for years now, probably six or more! You've been a great inspiration, Rea! Keep going! Oh and...personally speaking... Thank you!♡

[@jasen2456]

If you need to put your recreation into your work to be productive, I don't see the problem. What if you did traditional speedpaints so you got more practice in. You could even fill a sketchbook with a theme of Warriors or miraculous ladybug. You know picolo on Twitter? The one who does teen titans art? You could do something like that. Like what if you redrew scenes with your human warriors ocs? Just an idea.

[@Aglaceon100]

The first video from you I ever watched was the original "Take care of him Fireheart" speedpaint. Seeing how far you've come is amazing. Hearing your thoughts on how you view your art and it's development is very interesting and very relatable. Thank you so much for your beautiful art and for sharing your experiences. Keep up the great work!

[@sunshiis]

Ah shit, here we go again *Jk* I love seeing the evolution of your art style through these drawings :))

[@nyxxrodriguez207]

i went down this hole where i felt the need to visit all the art youtuber's pages i WORSHIPPED in 2015 and your art is still as amazing as ever, holy shitttt

[@yumaanimations]

HAIII I love your videos!!you always inspire me I love you thank you

[@salad4682]

Honestly, you can’t get better you are already the best

[@lucidcolorss]

way to make me feel old when realizing that your last redraw was in 2014. crap.

[@kidapult]

Your old Warrior Cat speedpaints were what inspired me to draw in the first place! I used to think I was bad at art, but after watching your and others' Warrior Cat speedpaints when I was younger, I got into art because I wanted to do what you were doing in the speedpaint. Now, six years later, I'm pretty sure I'll be pursuing a career in art. Thank you, those old speedpaints completely changed the course of my life!

[@briggsmeboi]

Rea. We love you. 🧡 Don’t we y’all? ⬇️

[@0hnutty455]

ok I understand the inflection you were going for but y'all does not make any sense in that context. And really using people's love of a youtuber to get likes? Not like those will help you at all.

[@Milk_chocolate_frog]

me jumps down from the abyss of nowhere smacks Rea lightly on the cheek The "what if"'s are the one of worse possible thought when dealing with stress or anxiety. The choices you made in the past made you the wonderful gal you are today. You yourself said you love your career, so why change it if your so happy with the progress you made in this very video? every piece of art you make, you get better in some way or another, you have more than enough talent to take your art anywhere! I'm not saying you don't have to worry about what you draw, no no no, I'm just saying that you shouldn't be so hard on yourself! You've inspired me to do so many things, and when you feel as if the pressure is on, stop, breathe, look at your feet and see that you are indeed on the ground, and are not floating into peril and stress of making yourself "better" because you are amazing! edit; I typed this around the middle of the video in the spur of the moment, sorry-

[@b33_b3ar7]

Ayeeeee DrawingWiffWaffles did this with Rapunzel maybe i should try this....and you had amazing improvment over the years..wow.(edit: and yay storytime on saturday WHOOHOOOOO best week of meh lifeeeee)ps im bying merch if that helps ya out OwO

[@froody9659]

Ahh nostalgia!!!! I remember seeing both the third and fourth version of Take Care of Him when I first stumbled upon your channel years ago. It’s so nice to see how much you’ve improved since then! ❤️

[@francoiseblaise9383]

I’m a simple human being. I see Rea upload, I click.

[@sarahgarrod5311]

God, this is a throwback. I remember the first Take Care of Him speedpaint and have been following you ever since. As a fellow professional artist, I totally understand your struggle. I remember being young and drawing for just the hell of it, but now as an adult, that little spark of joy has melted away. I'm cursed with the "improvement mindset" as well, and I'm never satisfied with my work. It's a double-edged sword, but I'm ultimately thankful that I'm constantly pushing myself to be better

[@vexusvexed]

Oh! Ginja! How do you feel about the upcoming Warriors movie? Amazing work btw! Seems like with every speedpaint you improve tenfold!

[@inactivioli]

Is there any new news on it?

[@staticmoss4838]

@@inactivioli Check it on their website

[@abcdefg-jk7rd]

This is the realest video I have ever watched that deals with the subject of being afraid to do art/being afraid you aren’t good enough! You’re absolutely fantastic Rea and what you said is so relatable... I really appreciate hearing someone else going through the same struggles I have during my art journey and just putting all the confusing feelings ive felt into words. Sorry this is getting lengthy, in short I really appreciated this video and thank you so much for doing what you’re doing! And amazing art as always!

[@LauraaAndCharlotte]

Might I suggest maybe watch drawingwidwaffles ? I want to sketch when i watch her so much, I’ve bought 3 sketch books and completed them since

[@Spyruce]

lolli ward Dude I love Waffles too! She makes it so inspiring to sketch.

[@SkyfurDaCat89]

You've improved SO much over the years. I've been watching you since that first speedpaint, I've loved your work the entire time and watching you grow like this has been honestly a blessing. Seeing your style change over the years has been amazing.

[@laurenhegan9560]

You said the names so fast it sounded like a different language 😂

[@fennecishere]

Oh wow, I remember watching that old speedpaint so many times because I loved how it looked so much and I thought the music was great. I'm so glad that you redrew it again, it brought back so many memories of how I would draw with the music to your speedpaint in the background and then admire the art once the video was almost over.

[@celene9393]

What do you draw in, and how do you do the storyboard? Did you just zoom in or did you make it into a scene? Also how do you shade like that and make it look like fur?

[@zachanikwano]

Just wanna let you know that you inspire me, with your amazing skill and how genuine you are as you talk about your struggles. Bless. Personal little rant: I used to draw and doodle all the time, even went through all my old high school journals and tore out the doodles and taped in a blank sketchbook. It looks like a disaster, but I smile looking through the doodles, even remembering where and who the characters are, and what I was thinking when I drew them. Don’t know what happened between then and now, life and stress that just stopped my hand I guess. But artists like you really inspire me to keep trying. Thanks again.

[@sabersolo4527]

Did you know about the Pokémon game that's coming out in like two hours on Smartphone? Pokémon Masters

[@brokenzipper718]

The best thing is that I have only found your Chanel recently, but looking at your oldest videos, I got so SHOCKED and EXCITED because I realized that I have been one of your fans for about 4 or so years without even realizing it and loving your art and animations the entire time. I was so excited that I found one of my oldest favorite artists after so long!

[@gabrielabravo664]

1 view 100 likes KZbin really!?!?!

[@addisonlane4514]

You made me cry!!!! This was more like a vent video in my opinion, and legit this made me think. I LOVED THE SPEED PAINT!! And you know I’ve been here since the 2014 speedpaint of princess and CloudKit and Fireheart. Gahh

[@spooky_marie1663]

1 view 12 likes Already to many comments ... Are we sure KZbin isn’t breaking

[@bunnylover3983]

Kimmster for a view to count it, the video has to be watched for a certain amount of time. But for comments and likes, it’s instant

[@nolanbennett346]

Reading that list of patrons seems like it would be difficult as there are sooo many different names that scroll by really quickly. And even then you were able to remain cheerful throughout. I applaud that!

[@papersilverstar4471]

This was actually really reassuring for me. Due to disability (hand tremors and underdeveloped fine motor skills), I started drawing in my last year of high school, and I have never had a state in which I was just constantly doodling, art was basically always about self-improvement and sheer defiance of my physical state. I was self-conscious about the fact that I had friends who would just hammer out sketches, doodles, and full-blown illustrations like no tomorrow, whereas I had to sit down and spend hours to weeks on a piece, pinpointing every little way it could be better and tweaking color schemes until the cows came home. I adore character design and visual arts but I was trapped pursuing writing so long that while I built plenty of great writing skills that have led me to currently be in the editing stages of my first novel, I never had a chance to learn to draw instinctually. I guess its kinda nice to know that as long as your keeping healthy and not drowning in your own self-criticism, how I am is a valid way to be too, and it's a way talented people like you sometimes end up being as they grow. I hope we both find a way to draw for fun in a way that satisfies us.

[@AnyBlackwood135]

YOOOOO THAT'S SOME IMPROVEMENT

[@Russetfur1128]

I love you as an artist. Your second redraw of this was what got me started in digital drawing. I still have the piece I did that was based off it printed out and in an old folder. Thank you so much for putting your artwork out there and inspiring other artists!

[@Honey_Stix]

AAAHAHHAHAHAAH YES!!!! I’m happy to see you improve so much!! Also TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!! And side note! The “Take care of him” Speedpaints are wait helped me start my own art journey!!