Taking Charge of Your Life (Before Someone Else Does)

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[@Ellary_Rosewood]

Your videos/talks have made such a difference in my life and I often finding myself going back to revisit certain ones when I'm feeling down or frustrated with my life or creative career.. I always stop everything I'm doing to watch when you post a new video. Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the important work you're doing. 💙

[@AdamDuffArt]

Awww, well thank you - I'm overjoyed to hear that.

[@ImperiusRex74]

I'm in my late 40's and I'm just starting my art career. I'll either make it or die along the way. This pandemic helped me realize that I'll continue to be miserable doing anything else other than art. It's a much scarier/riskier position to be in at my age and with 2 young children, but I need to do this. So if you're in your 20's or 30's take the leap of faith. You're in a much better position to bounce back if it doesn't pan out the way you expected. I wish I would've done so even 5-10 years ago.

[@dansyens2994]

I'm right there at 35!

[@KennyGsca]

I'm 35 have 3 disabled kids, and I am in the same boat. Right now I am creating more Art in the evenings after the kids are asleep than ever before, I am lucky by "Day Job' pays the bills and isn't mentally draining or Physically taxing to allow me my art evenings...it has taken 10 years of many different careers to even get to this point. Ill do My Best so that one day I can make art my source of happiness and even better provide income. I wish you all the strength and determination with your Art Journey so that you get there.

[@ImperiusRex74]

@@KennyGsca Same to you friend. I'll see you on the other end of this.

[@iluvyunie]

same here, not yet 30. I just want to do something on my own that I'm proud of..

[@grandpriy]

I’m 40.. and starting again with few failed attempts behind me. Many life lessons that still teaches me I don’t know what know not, but still happier trying than giving in, not up!

[@haichamuller]

I am 28 and I am just beginning! I was so afraid to go to school in my field, as a Caribbean person it felt like everyone was judging my choice it took me all the courage in the world to say I want this.

[@Anna-ju9rd]

You go girl! 💪

[@darienjardine5609]

As someone else currently studying art and living in the Caribbean, I can defintely relate lol

[@haichamuller]

@@Anna-ju9rd 🥰 thanks

[@haichamuller]

@@darienjardine5609 you got this!

[@acxe212]

Ve por ello!! Mejor que vivir lleno de remordimientos

[@Crystalwolf953]

"There's a time to draw, and a time to go for a walk cause you've been at your desk for 16 hours, and there's time for 'Elden Ring'" Made me chuckle so hard. My whole schedule has been flipped because I want time for Elden Ring. Ironically, the rest of my time has been a lot more focused because I know when my 'Elden Ring' time is and it's not my drawing time.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Same here! That’s so funny

[@CP-gk4ri]

"you have to break some hearts in order to maintain your own integrity" thank you for that, I needed to hear it. As always, thanks for the talk. On another note, I'd love to hear you on Spotify, if of course it matches your workload. Have a wonderful day!

[@AdamDuffArt]

hmm ok - you aren't the first to make that suggestion, I'll give it some much needed thought - thank you!

[@luca-borbalavarga908]

@@AdamDuffArt I am listening you from Hungary, and I do a lot of cycling and public transport - I give a +1 for a Spotify podcast, so I could take you on longer trips with me. Your thoughts mean and teach a lot to me, thank you very much for being You, and sharing!

[@grandpriy]

@@luca-borbalavarga908 I second that +1 for a Spotify Podcast x

[@equinoxruinouseffigy7856]

@@luca-borbalavarga908 I second second that

[@ShadowTheParrot]

@@AdamDuffArt I agree on the spotify. Would love to hear you on that platform to.

[@Raven5563]

You cracked me up with the story of your impatient ex. I was once in a band, and also in a relationship where my guy kept asking, " But WHY do you have to go to band rehearsal? Can't you put me first for once?" Same thing really does happen with artists, writers, etc,.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Oh for sure - and for people who aren’t artists it can be hard for your loved one to hear that “yes, I do love art as much as I love you” People can take that as an insult, when it’s actually the highest form of compliment It means “I hold you in as high regard as something I literally feel defines me as a person”

[@nightknight3164]

These soft intros are so much better than the loud ones you had before

[@AdamDuffArt]

That's exactly why I changed it, I felt the old intro broke the "vibe"

[@chronorust3359]

Dealing with ADHD, depression and overall issues that were and still are crucial at the core of why I've plateaued in my growth as an artist, it's been extremely hard to stay on track and remind myself why I want to do what I do. But being an artist is a literal part of my being. And it'll never go away. So I've gotta fight the war. You're videos really help to remind me of that. And definitely play a big part of introspection for me as an artist. Truly...thank you Adam. You're words and work are really inspiring.

[@AdamDuffArt]

You are very welcome Chrono :)

[@lucasfreitas5563]

your mic is so good that when you knocked on your desk I thought that it was someone bothering me here at home lol

[@AdamDuffArt]

Lol - like one of those audio troll things that sounds like someone banging on the wall - those freak me out

[@lucasfreitas5563]

@@AdamDuffArt exactly!

[@PhyllisMasters]

Take it from someone even older than Adam...you will never stop changing, you will never stop growing, and you will never stop learning. There is no point where you have learned everything.

[@AdamDuffArt]

I love hearing you say that - it reassures me that I’m not full of shit :)

[@olivermirez6667]

I would love to have your content as a podcast in Spotify, Adam.

[@AdamDuffArt]

hmm, again with Spotify - seems to be the main suggestion

[@FS-bg1yb]

I agree- its my best way to listen on my phone or out and about. I like to be able to use my phone to look up references, so when I'm not near my laptop I have to keep pausing videos I watch. It'd be so cool to be able to go to a local park and sketch while listening to these!

[@ynxxbe]

Thinking the exact same thing

[@108u9]

To anyone to hears the door knocking story shared here and sense they are experiencing someone in their life who’s like that too, consider seeking professional help, particularly from a psychotherapist who is trained in what’s called ‘Attachment Theory’. Specifically a model called ‘Emotionally Focused Therapy’ is what I’d look at. You don’t need to be married or have had struggles for a long time to go seek professional help as a couple. What we describe culturally as “possessiveness” can sometimes be a sense of anxiety and fear that arises for our person in relationship. While it’s understandably frustrating to deal with, it also presents us an opportunity to consider how we may be a empathic presence in the person’s life to help them reconcile with these anxieties and fears they experience (in ways not unlike what Adam is functioning as here). The anxieties and fears are most likely not occurring in a vacuum, with no rhyme or reason; rather there is likely some pattern or something evoking that anxiety/fear. We all need people in our lives who are willing to come alongside us and be curious for us, and we all have an opportunity to try to do that for someone around us. The caveat here is that If it’s a parent/caregiver who seems to be encroaching, there are some nuances which a helping professional can discern and navigate accordingly. For brevity, there is a hierarchy between parents/caregivers and children, which should be upheld for a functioning parent-child relationship. Separately for anyone seeking further inspiration/solace, check out Susan Cain on ‘Unlocking Us’ podcast, Austin Kleon’s ‘Keep Going’ book, and this video by ‘The Art Assignment’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6CtpYtroL-En8k. Go easy on your heart. Take good care of yourselves.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well thank you very much for this - I will certainly go check out the podcast :)

[@HalfWarrior]

As someone just a little older; your profound wisdom at 46 is wonderful to be able to listen to Adam. I was born in 1967, so I guess I’m 55 now; but I think I’ve not accomplished everything I wanted to yet in art; and unfortunately had a recent setback when I had a stroke; but the only way I can go is forward. I do the best I can, regardless of my physical shortcomings. BTW,yes, politics is a waste of time. You are correct about relationships with others! Thank you for the reminders of things of importance.

[@Cin_cat]

its kind of crazy the amount of power someone just simply saying "yeah u can do it" can give you

[@YooRetro]

Thank you Adam. Truly, thank you. Turning 22 this year, graduating college for game development focused on art feeling like I've learnt absolutely nothing. I realized pretty late that I wanted to do art for games (or just art in general) and I wasn't drawing until I turned maybe 18 but even then I wasn't drawing nearly as much. I thought I had time to learn. "I'll just learn it later, I can play videogames for now, what reason do I have to worry?". It wasn't until maybe 6 months ago I realized I'm going to be unemployed soon and the fear set in. My motivation has skyrocketed and I'm am now taking my learning very seriously. Every day I curse myself for having been lazy, unmotivated etc. but I'm slowly coming to accept the fact that I will not be able to get employment as soon as I wanted. Your videos are always so extremely helpful. Whenever I'm feeling defeated or hopeless I know I can open youtube and turn on one of your videos and just get that reassurance that it's not too late, I don't need to give up on my dreams. This comment might be a rambly mess but I just want to say thank you. Thank you Adam for being so unbelievably positive, reassuring and helpful. You truly do make a difference. I wish you the best of luck in every endeavor of your life.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well thank you Tick, and back at you :)

[@Crystalwolf953]

Hey Tick, I wanted to say I totally understand how you feel. I'm 25 and just graduated with an art degree and the intent of being an artist in the games industry. I managed to keep a part time job with my university post-graduation, but the honeymoon phase of being out of school feels like it's popped, and I've hit the realization of I don't think I'm getting a salary job in art any time soon. I also have the perspective of starting art late. I've drawn all my life, but I only started getting educated as an artist my junior year of high school. There are good days and bad days. Good days where I feel focused and and I know what projects to work on to better my portfolio and chances of getting a job. Then there are bad days where I haven't made what I think is significant progress in a week and I consider my career over. Which is silly now that I type it out. Anyway, from one mid-twenty year old who didn't think they learned enough in school to another, you can do it. Trust in your mind and process. Find your process and as Adam says, 'Know thy self'. If you understand how you work best and what you do best, you'll feel a lot better. Keep in touch if you ever want to work on games. I've at least got good connections from my college's game development school.

[@voluspa4263]

Just out of curiosity, would you say that your progress (or lack thereof) is due to your schools education system or due to your own complacency? And if it’s the first one, what school did you go to? The reason why I’m asking is so that possible future students of that school knows what they’re getting themselves into. I’m also studying game design and graphics at the moment and it has been a bloody joke thus far. Nearly none of our teachers have ever worked in the industry but are old teachers that turned back to the school once they realised they couldn’t get a job. I’m in my second (of three) years now and I’ve decided to drop out in my third year and apply to a quality school where I’ll hopefully have knowledgeable teachers. I’ll openly share that my school is Uppsala University.

[@YooRetro]

@@Crystalwolf953 Thanks for the encouraging words, and right back at you! One of the few positives with my school is that I've made quite a few good connections through it :)

[@YooRetro]

@@voluspa4263 While I'm not really comfortable sharing my uni I'll definetly answer the first part. At the end of the day it's my own fault for not learning, there's no getting around that fact. However with that said, the school has not helped my learning in any significant way whatsoever. The curriculum was filled with bloat and the "art" courses made up maybe 40-50% of the total curriculum at best. My art teacher was amazing and is an extremely good mentor who's worked in the industry, sadly he has no say in what our education looks like outside his courses. I've learned a few things through the school, like perspective and stuff like that, but everything was incredibly rushed and our teacher said that there is no way we'd be able to learn everything in the timeframe we had. So in short, a mix, at the end of the day I've only got myself to blame, but I'm in a lot of debt and it feels like a lot of wasted time and potential.

[@alekseyabramov9259]

Nice talk! Like a fight lesson from dad. But gentle) That's my favorite now!

[@xbabe1107]

One thing that got me to where I am with my skill was my boundaries and space. One thing that gave me panic attacks and shitty self confidence was when I gave my space and boundaries away. Sometimes you'll get something in return (loving family, partner etc) and you'll get fucked if other person is someone who will use you and abandon you. That's important part, to learn to recognize *those* people. Key component to my psychotherapy was me relearning my boundaries and learning again to enjoy my own space without feeling like I have abandoned or ignored, or even hurt someone. I learned to say 'no' without feeling guilty. But all of that required a lot of unpacking from my past to see where I even got those feelings of guilt anyways. That said, fucking thank you for bit at 17:38, people always gave me shit for being a night owl but that's exact reason why I did it, and I think some of best shit I made was made during those nightly hours. Can't do a lot when your PC is in dining room for years in 1 bedroom apartment living with 2 more people.

[@nursebee-vomit5058]

I relisten to this any time I feel like giving up, and it leads me back to the path. It's amazing how otherwise good partners take this so personally. When people watch sports, go biking, play video games, or most hobbies, they are generally left alone. Yet when artists have a tangible goal of creating something we are treated like we are wasting our time. I'm greatful that having an Ipad helps, but I think it creates the expectation that art is really easy to start and pause any time.

[@drawlynnfaves]

i agree so much with setting boundaries--even without the art context, but with it as well. i once had a friend who made herself so dependent on me--in some ways it was mutual, so part of it was my fault it even got to that point, but it was just as a friend i cherished and always liked to talk to. but it got to a point that she tried to pressure me into a romantic relationship, saying she was suicidal about it when i rejected her. i tried to stay by her as a friend, kept reassuring her id be there platonically, but it wasn't enough for her, so she decided to blame me for her problems and burn the bridge with me with a series of toxic tactics, after being good friends for so many years. in the end she replaced me to do the same thing to the next person, projecting the same relationship onto them, and boy do i feel sorry for them. all this stuff with her kept me away from art a lot as well, as an unemployed art school graduate, and I can't help but regret ever letting it get there since so much time was consumed by her that could've been spent on my art. i made the decision to prioritize her and our activities, and to lean on her as well, and that was a mistake to the extreme it was done. all around a bad time folks, lesson learned to set real boundaries instead of trying to please everyone as the friend who's always available to everyone.

[@magicmarcy3785]

God, I can so relate to the relationship and the person who constantly keeps bugging you, but the instead of a significant other it's my grandma. I'm a full time caregiver, full time student, have a part time job, and freelance on the side. I am ALWAYS doing SOMETHING. Of course, she only happens to roll by when I have that very very small amount of down time, so it just looks like I'm never doing anything to her. And then when I am working, I can't go 5 to 10 minutes without my name being called for something. It's to the point where I go to work, but I take the last two hours off and head to Starbucks with my iPad, so I can actually get some work done. Somehow STRANGERS milling around me is less distracting than my family. Countless times I've set boundaries, countless times they've been ignored. It's so, so frustrating and I can't wait to be out of this situation.

[@annawaiq6360]

I have been building my art career for 10 months now and it is a tough, very personal and rewarding journey. But the people closest to me… have been making it harder then it needs to be, especially my Mom. Even though I am in my 30s and she is in her 60s she demands so much attention and me solving her problems…I feel myself stretching thinner and thinner. My material is about to snap any day…

[@HeraldOD]

Time for Elden Ring fuck yeah!!

[@AdamDuffArt]

damn straight baby - lv 110 astrologer in the house :)

[@KuroiPK]

That one point with being more active late in the night, is something I can relate so much!

[@reybalderstone]

I’m not great with words, so I’ll just say thank you. Just know there is so much love and appreciation I have that “thank you” doesn’t do it justice

[@Anna-ju9rd]

I love listening to you Wizard Adam! 🤣 And about this "is it too late" topic - when we're young we think that people older than us are..so grown-up, but when we actually hit that age we're like "so this is like to be in the age of 25/30/40? I thought it would be so different I would be so...grown-up" 🤣 So no, it's never too late to start cause ten years later you'll be still the same person and you'll regret that you didn't start that day.

[@Simon-et4hu]

I just stopped the video at 10 sec because maaan the intro! I don’t know why but your dark art meshes very well with your human warmness. It is a balm on the soul.

[@AdamDuffArt]

“Like a balm on the soul” How beautiful

[@Kindelwyrm2]

It seems like when I'm really struggling with something, I can come to your channel and it's like... Oh, Adam talked about that recently. Awesome! Let's see what he has to say.

[@matyaskomuves5840]

Your videos have been the backdrop for my digital painting time for at least a year now, and - along with many other artists - have had a tremendous impact on both my motivation and admiration of others. I finally got my first 'real' art job this year, I design cards for a popular trading card game (at least here in here in Hungary) as a freelance illustrator, and although it's still not enough pay to leave my main job just now, I am very thankful. Both for my hard work, and for you and the others that have kept the flame in me alive when I was feeling I was in a ditch.

[@GalidorDragon]

I laughed when you mentioned Elden Ring because I was playing it as I listened to your video :p

[@Tabaluka777]

Please upload on Spotify if possible! Love your talks while taking a walk.

[@chibamoon6410]

It’s hard to find other listen while u work things out there, but this is def a listen while u work! Start the binge!!!

[@missseaweed2462]

I'm turning 21 later this year, I guess I shouldn't be so nervous about this, yet.

[@paulashin5133]

God I laughed so much when you said "time for Elden Ring" Thats me, for the last weeks hahaha Keep your blessed light Adam, love your videos

[@PandaProhibited]

This video had a very different tone from other art talks and I appreciated it. Nothing wrong with the other ones kind you. Always a pleasure, but it’s what I needed to hear today. Thank you again Adam.

[@AdamDuffArt]

you noticed! (that wasn't by accident)

[@davidbrown998]

You are such an inspiration. You're my modern-day Bob Ross. Your channel is an artistic educational haven. A place I go to lift my spirit. I appreciate this so much.

[@jacebeleren1703]

The whole thing about Apple and the headphone jack... no. It's just Apple not being able to design a good phone that has a headphone jack. There is no excuse for any company removing the headphone jack for any sort of reason. More choices is always a better thing. I HIGHLY doubt removing the headphone jack did anything more than allow them to be less efficient during design and development.

[@AdamDuffArt]

Well, coming from an audiophile who has owned $5000 headphones with $700 cables and $5500 amps and DACS, I sadly have to disagree with you I sold all of those cabled high end headphones because I spent all day walking around with my Bluetooth Apple headphones - and specifically the Apple ones because they worked and felt and sounded the best for their class

[@jacebeleren1703]

​@@AdamDuffArt Objectively speaking, from an audiophile's perspective, a good wired pair of studio monitor headphones will always produce a flatter frequency response curve, which is what you want when doing production/editing. A simple user walking and listening to music is a totally different demographic with totally different needs to an audiophile or a sound engineer. And i'm not saying that i don't use bluetooth wireless buds myself, of course i do. But i recognize that they are objectively the worse choice when it comes to sound quality. Any product's quality depends on your use case and needs, but that doesn't change the fact that some products can satisfy a certain niche much better than a wider audience. And i'll always buy a product that satisfies my niche the best.

[@jacebeleren1703]

@@AdamDuffArt And, to clarify, i'm not saying that the Air pods are bad headphones. What i'm saying is that i cannot find a single reason why somebody would pay what Apple is asking for them, when it has been proven that you can get the same amount of sound quality and features, for less money. I never care about the company when buying something. All that i care about is price VS features and build quality.

[@Mw2magnet]

lol that kim kardashian bit was golden!!, i almost went through the same thing with my girlfriend till i sat her down and had the conversation to explain everything and worked out wonderfully

[@mismonsta]

I would love your podcasts on an audio platform cause sometimes I'm mid video then I have to run an errand and it's a little sus to have the video running on the dash 🤣 Thank you always!

[@sunshineyrainbows13]

Watching your videos literally gives me the same feeling as leaving a therapy session. Cuts so deep. Thank you so much. I can't believe your wisdom is free.

[@darthnoxious3874]

all this time I thought I was losing my drive to create. but through your words, I've found that my problem was consistency. I've had it all along, only I really noticed it when I'd try to create. too quickly i associated my problem with creating art. it's crazy how the answer to most problems are so simple, but you can't escape your thought process. it was like a massive brick wall, only I created this wall, so it was that much harder to tear it down.

[@rinrin5013]

I'm in process of learning this - maintaining my own integrity without being selfish. Oh boy, what a struggle it is. :D

[@jdstamm9663]

thank you Adam im 18 and i have just found a lot of these things out recently for myself , this confirms everything thats been on my mind , and i believe that god sent me here today to witness that all :D

[@unlitcandle6922]

i really liked this art talk, its assertiveness gave me a wakeup call, very refreshing to hear. keep being yourself adam, your videos are awesome!

[@murilo4053]

if we had the audios from your videos on spotify it would be amazing

[@johnnypearson30]

This piece is breathtaking 😍

[@AdamDuffArt]

Thank you so much!

[@cweasegaming2692]

I'm 26 and just starting... lets see how it goes ;)

[@bradypodidae__]

I recently turned 27 and have currently been off work (sick) for 7 weeks from severe stress and (genuine) burn out, for the third time since starting in Cyber Security 5 years ago. Genuinely considering joining the InfoSec Exodus and pursuing another career, after ~10,000 working hours and another ~3,000 study hours. Have used some of the sick leave to get a graphics tablet and try my hand at various things, I think I will be pursuing ZBrush and 3D character design - sculpting hooked me immediately! Thanks for this video!

[@morbid1.]

I started when I was 29/30 yo... it's not about the age, it's mentality. Many of my collages are around 10 years younger than me.

[@PowerUpJulian]

Thank you Adam for sharing all this information with us. Many times I find it to be very chaotic to be an artist and it seems to me that your talks/dark art (which is so sincere and beautiful), are exactly the things that balance my mind.

[@qualifiedcornstarch6859]

Damn, this was spot on. I don't even know how to express how perfectly this applies to my own life lol. I've finally decided to go for art full-on, just got accepted to my dream art school in a city that's enormous and expensive but I've always wanted to live in, and have the savings (from several seasons of farm work) to go for it. I invested in a Wacom a few months back and found that my limited mediums of traditional art actually *were* holding me back from growing as an artist. I was, for the first time, able to stick to an art schedule and made an entire illustrated book because of it. I tentatively opened commissions again and found to my delight that I had become professional enough to be happy making art for people and that they were happy with the art and the timeline I made it for them on, where before I wasn't professional enough to do that and burnt some bridges. And, (I hope), after my last relationship, I've learned how to set boundaries and not let a person or people take all my energy. I'm almost 30, but it feels like my life is just about to begin and I've gathered enough tools to not waste the opportunity. And I'm very excited for it :D And I think the videos you make are extremely valuable. It's like ... how to be an adult, but also how to be a professional artist, all in one :D your words on not burning yourself out for other people who want to hold you accountable for their own life, would have been so useful in the last few years!! I wasted so much energy on those people, and they loved me for it right up until I stopped -- and then my name was mud in their mouth being spat into other people's ears. Valuable lesson.

[@EckosamaGhostTsushima]

almost all of the people in my life, and there are oh so many, do not respect my space and boundaries, many of them from toxic backgrounds or damaged. i had to cut out so many and i barely talk to many of them, alot of my older friends collectively went through alot of bad stuff in the early 2000s, so some of the issue is my loved ones attract toxic people. i know them through their friends.

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

This talk came at just the right time for me. Thank you! Most of the advice you've given today can be used in every aspect of your life.

[@apollo-3]

Cannot express how much your vids calm my anxiety at night. Thanks for all you do Adam.

[@cristinavidalart8460]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Adam, I am also a 25-year-old concept artist who falls into the trap of feeling behind sometimes for having started a couple years ago to take it seriously. Listening to you always calms me down so much and puts me in the mood for drawing! I only listen to podcasts on Spotify (apart from YT ofc) so I'd really appreciate if it was there too ♥

[@AdamDuffArt]

awesome, that's another one for Spotify, thank you!

[@gabrielwachong8374]

Been a while since Ive seen your one of your vids, but they always hit home at the right the time.

[@averyholmes6286]

Hey Adam! Just wanted to let you know that your videos play a huge part in keeping me motivated and sane in pursuing art. Right now I'm working in a lab and doing art in my spare time as much as possible, and any time I'm feeling down about not being able to spend more time on it or not feeling like a real artist I think back to the video you did on that topic. Thanks for all you do!

[@FoKuZ365]

Thank you, Adam.

[@zacharyfeldman9842]

As always, thanks for the content! Great for shoveling dirt to on a cold March morning!

[@PepperMistAnimations]

Thank you for making these videos, they've really given me a new perspective on not only my art, but also my life

[@ArtByHazel]

You’re right. At some point we have to take responsibility with our life. Setting healthy boundaries is definitely a priority these days.

[@feliyxyang844]

Man, your video talks on these topics really hit home many times. Thank you (:

[@Anyabydreamstate]

I’m actually learning this right now. Lol I love the diversity of learning and skill In KZbin, photoshop and video editing, but familly and leisure time needs its own time. 👌🏻 I’ve been really intense about not wasting time. 😌 gotta relax It’s really funny this was on my mind the past three days. Good talk.

[@mrssirens]

Adam: artists are often most active at 1am, however I don't recommend doing that. me: looks at clock... 2:47am... 😅

[@aidenix5130]

2:50 You are great old wise wizard for me

[@joshmcallister4499]

genuinely cannot tell you how helpful your videos are, there is no other account on youtube who's videos i always watch from start to finish as soon as i notice them, thanks for everything adam

[@voluspa4263]

First time viewer here, I really appreciate your perspectives and thoughts around the issue. Also, I related so much with your girlfriend bit lol. As for suitable platforms; I usually listen to most of my podcasts over on Spotify. A lot of other platforms are on there too (The Joe Rogan Experience, Draftsmen, Three Point Perspective, etc…) so the terms and conditions are probably fair.

[@FS-bg1yb]

I love listening to these videos, perfect for drawing along to. The magical music and your super calm voice never fail to help me draw

[@francisgoodluck9941]

This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@stratovolcano7813]

This is my week’s cleanse lol, thank you for helping me see everything as a bit more manageable.

[@michaelhowe4746]

24:00 - I was JUST today thinking it would be nice to have your content on Apple podcasts - not even different, just the same voice tracks you have here, but in audio form, without having to be on KZbin. So I would vote go for it, if it's not too much for you!

[@rargle111]

As long as uploading the audio to podcasts doesn’t add to the workload you should totally do it. You can upload the audio from older episodes as well, it would be a pleasant way to listen to you in the car. That said, from the folk I know its not very good (bad) for profit without sponsorship deals, just something to keep in mind.

[@Svadis]

Hello Adam, I've been watching your channel for awhile now and I just really wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You're really amazing and I love the work you do and you've helped me so much, so again, THANK YOUUU!!!

[@lauravsthepage]

I love your talks so much, thank you for putting all this amazing content out there and for keeping me company while I draw. I was wondering if you have ever done a talk about why you do the type of art you do. I enjoy drawing and writing about I suppose relatively dark subject matter. I finally posted something publicly and I am being questioned by some family members who think I should stop drawing things that make me seem “like a deeply unhappy person”. I could ignore this stuff easily but it has also got me questioning why I enjoy drawing sorta creepy fantasy work too.

[@ElectraSirena]

I love your content Adam, you're such a great mentor

[@uber1015]

set time aside for elden ring, this really cracked me up. as always, great life advice. thanks for your invaluable motivation so we can get the broomstick out of our a$$.

[@sobeso]

Wow the title alone was right timing this is a first for me will listen lol

[@kochamtrufle]

Thank you for this podcast!

[@ericmonaghan1231]

Super cool art and very relatable talk.

[@survivor_of_the_ashes]

I needed to hear this.

[@Domzdream]

Nice painting by the way! Love the colours. The mood. Nice job!

[@topplintoads6230]

Definitely needed to hear that advice on managing social media. I had this picture in my mind that the only way I could grow as an artist would be to have a social in every corner of the internet, but I can hardly handle one with college plus other life events. Thank you for your wisdom.

[@lozfantay3885]

Spotify could also work for your podcasts, Adam! Also, thank you for this art talk! I greatly appreciate your wise and kind words. Keep up the great work!

[@TheCaptainsAntics]

This is the video I needed

[@juostudios6216]

Absolute brilliance!

[@StoicSelf]

These videos are just life

[@stanimirgeorgiev.87]

H.P. Lovecraft touch was very good. Аnd nice art.

[@zachshield5187]

Hello, Adam. I hope this reaches you. Could you cover "How to deal with art envy"? I really enjoy your talks, theyre very reassuring and relaxing to listen to when Im feeling worried or anxious. To sum it up, Ive recently been feeling envious of a certain artist I know. We both look up to the same people, but whenever I see them get recognition and praise from our idol, I feel somewhat sour. I would like to emphasize that I do NOT attack them or anything. I normally try my best to distance myself to avoid thinking of them. Maybe cry a little, wanting the recognition they have because said idol is also my hero. But the bite of envy always comes back, and Im hoping to find a way to deal with it. I feel guilty whenever I feel jealous of them, and I wish to stop that. Theyve been far longer an artist than I have, but I cant help but feel the desire for my idol to see me the same way they do

[@BogBagBobble]

I would also love to see this explored, I've had very similar feelings to this and I'm sure many others have too, enough to justify a video.

[@Vulkiri]

I second this. I feel this exact same thing and I'd love to see a video exploring it if possible

[@AdamDuffArt]

Hmm, I think that’s actually a fantastic idea - I believe I will, thank you!

[@zachshield5187]

@@AdamDuffArt thank you very much, Adam

[@subhasemetaite6134]

Love your videos so much. Seriously helps me so much. Would love to hear your podcasts on apple or spotify ❤️

[@AtomPon]

Thanks Adam, this video was greatly appreciated!

[@jeffreyredding9229]

The Moment you said she's possessive of your time while you're trying to get into art I can relate to that. I'm an artist myself I love my family but I also need to give time to my art lol. Subscribed lol 😆

[@weraswero]

You're the best dude! you speak so much truth and really help me put things in perspective. I have a long term goal of being a professional artist and your videos are really helping with my mental state. I really look forward to my Lucidpixul mentorship with yourself as I'm certain it will be invaluable. oh and yes. There is ALWAYS time for Elden Ring!!!

[@CaptainFracture]

I was just looking for you on Apple podcasts, it’d be great if you were there

[@Crystalwolf953]

Also, I'd also love to hear your sessions as a podcast like Spotify. Especially the older episodes where you have the intro you say you don't like. (Which I do agree, I like the more mellow intros of the current series.) If time is an issue, you could outsource to an editor to port it over.

[@creativecrusade637]

I have thoroughly enjoyed and resonated with every art talk of yours that I have listened too so far. I would love to have them on apple podcasts too, in reply to your thoughts on that :)

[@dragonsdream4236]

Gug is cute, i wanna give gug a hug

[@AdamDuffArt]

I’m sure he wants to hug you too - just maybe not the way you hoped ;)

[@dragonsdream4236]

@@AdamDuffArt hey a hug's a hug! I'll take one any day

[@Eliamaniac]

j'adore tes vidéos, c'est incroyable. Tu es l'un des seuls qui parlent de vrais choses, pas comme ces gourous que tu n'apprécies pas mais vraiment de la vraie expérience de vie. Merci, c'est en grande partie grâce à toi que je m'identifies maintenant artiste. Tu m'as aidé à trouver tant de repères.

[@echoesandart]

j'avoue c'est plutot la sensation que j'ai.C'est apaisant aussi, comme video . Je me sens souvent dans un état relaxé apres.J'ai en memoire que Adam reprecise souvent n''avoir aucune competence dans l'aide à autrui, en terme psychologique, mais d'avoir une parole vivante(et bon c'est tres bien que ca lui apporte aussi , comme il dit ds cette video ou une autre, j'ai l'effet que ca fait partie aussi de son evolution ou dialogue avec autrui et lui) s'ancrant dans l'experience artistique, de vie, l'introspection et parlant librement d'emotions, et du coeur de ce que c'est etre artiste, ca m'aide pas mal à mettre des choses au clair , car ce sont des sujets qu'on ne peut aborder avec bcp de gens, et pourtant qui sont parfois essentiellement relies a sa sante mentale ds sa trajectoire d'artiste. Cest les points /etapes ou on passe seul, et n'a personne a qui parle oui pour avoir des questions meme a sesquestions, pour pas oser parler de reponse.

[@mashotaarts8609]

You are definently good podcast-material 👍 no doubt! Let us know when and where 😉 Happy painting 🎨

[@artbylucast630]

I'd listen to these talks on Spotify is you started a podcast!

[@tomlepp2955]

Awesome! The comment that the news is clickbait that tells you the world sucks! I'm still chuckling about this comment. This talk is awesome, thanks for uploading this.

[@azuretigers5562]

Nice art talk.