The first 10 minutes in art school that changed my life

Today's video is the most important lesson I learned in art school and throughout the years of pursuing a creative professional career. This video is useful if you're an artist, a painter or an all around creative person. Get over some of the mindset obstacles that are blocking you from reaching your full potential and finally let go and embrace what will make you stand out from everyone else!
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Margot
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Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@gailmariage5318]

In one of my online art clubs, we drew permission slips for whatever we really wanted or needed to do. I loved this video so much. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@ralphanderson2604]

FYI & audience - my only art traing I had was to cut out block letters when in the 9th grade, while writiong my stories, I wanted to capture its essence in an "illustration" at the end, telling an aquatance, he said, "I can help you," & I found out he had an art degree & visited me 1/week for AM sessions wherein, gee, I can draw & paint... this is helpfu;l oin many ways as I discovered writing my childrens book series, IT IS THE "PICTURE" THAT TELLS THE STORY!

[@janesimpson3462]

Thank you, Margot. I am a watercolorist wannabe... invest in the best, watch tutorials every day, but rarely paint. Thank you for sharing your talent & expertise. Your time and effort in creating these videos are both really appreciated!

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Jane! I hope we can change that ;) Sounds like you have a Ferrari in your paintbox just waiting to have that engine switched on 😘 ps. Don't ever call yourself a wannabe, at every skill level, art belongs to all of us ❤

[@betteelbe9222]

I spent several years watching watercolor videos, purchasing the proper paints, recommended brushes, learning which paper is the ‘best’, and on and on until one day I actually started to paint. So PAINT! Everything you’ve watched is in your head, but the joy of watercolor will be on your paper.

[@BrazenSpirituality]

@@betteelbe9222 You have your first follower! I would love to see your work someday. ❤

[@jwrightgardening]

I am going to show this video to my children. My kids love to create art and they all have very different styles. It's hard because I see they all have great talent and potential, especially because they love what they do... that is until they start comparing their creations to their siblings. One child creates very realistic drawings and paintings that are very pretty. Another does rough scenes that are full of movement and you can feel the action even though it's a single still drawing. Another creates stories and draws frames that show characters and their emotions and she's really good at drawing from different angles and zooming in and out. She's severely dyslexic and can't write but she is a visual author. She's probably the hardest on herself though she's the one I can see most likely becoming a professional working artist because she can't stop creating. She never runs out of things to say with her art.

[@awatercolourist]

At 6:53, the roses ballerinas at the top left are very beautiful!

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@maryhazlett]

Thank you! My thoughts on many things are drowned out by that inner critic! My dad was a professional artist who graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in the late 1940s. I'm surrounded by - and love - his art. My inner critic says "you'll never be as good as he was" and it's a battle to turn down the volume of that voice as I struggle to learn and to find my own unique style.

[@Pointebrush]

I think the comparison to other people is such a common obstacle many people face. I have no doubt that your father was a terrific artist. He sounds like someone who really inspires you ❤️ Just remember that every artist is a human being with a unique fingerprint and voice that makes them one of a kind. Not better or worse, just different and how wonderful is it that we’re all unique, right? I’ll be doing a video about finding your style soon so hopefully that might also help a little too 😉

[@maryhazlett]

@@Pointebrush I'll look forward to that video! My dad would not want me to wrap myself into his style. Sad thing is that he had a massive stroke in 1994 at age 67. Affected his art/creative center and he couldn't paint again. Needed 24/7 care mom and I provided. I wrote this because he didn't lose his technical knowledge. I wish I'd had the energy then to paint and ask him questions. It would have kept him involved. He died 13 years later. Caregiving is exhausting which is the death of creativity. (plus I also worked full-time).

[@CarolineDcruz-f8e]

Very encouraging. I am completely new to painting. Your video has shown me a ray of light. Thank you ❤

[@teensymarie]

OMG i was also the person in art class who drew the just the corner of the still life scene. My brain couldn't handle all the chaos, so I took a macro view. Thank you for this.

[@Pointebrush]

Ha! Then you already had an upper hand over the rest of us! 😉😆

[@margaretzee8162]

Oooh that ballerina in the black leotard with feathers/plumes - wonderful!

[@loripitts7727]

Thank you. I was doing well until I started learning art. Now I worry I am not following the rules, etc. I want to go back to my naive approach. Hopefully, I can find the balance :)

[@user-nz7jj3tq1e]

So true! I started art with coloring. I could color decent, no shemes or anything. Then i started trying to learn. Now I CAN'T COLOR! I think i read from Amy at Vanilla Arts this exact same thing, turn back now, but it was already too late for me! Had i known!

[@Bindismom]

Excellent example! That little example spoke volumes. Thank you👍👍🤗

[@lamsing6090]

Thank you your encouraging words, Margot. I have had so many disruptions over the summer, that it has been difficult to get back into my art at this time. And when I had, I was either lost for ideas or I wasn't happy with the out comes of my work. I try to tell myself that it's only a season and hopefully when the autumn arrives, I can have regular sessions/practise again.

[@pollyoz2193]

“Give yourself permission to be different” just tossed off, that’s only another annoying platitude, but your illustration of it is graphic and perfectly shares your discovery of its truth. Excellent video.

[@warpedweft9004]

This really fits in with my thoughts on photorealism and art. What's the point of making a painting that is basically a photographic representation of something? Centuries ago, there was a point because there was no photography, but that no longer applies today when you can just take a photo. I don't subscribe to the idea that every picture has to have some deep meaning or story behind it either. Why can't it just be that I enjoyed playing with colour that pleased me or capturing something you see in a scene, person or object that appeals to you? I liked what I saw therefore I painted it accentuating the bits that most appealed to me?

[@LizNori]

So true !

[@Pointebrush]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Gigiridgway]

Right on Margot, it’s totally true. I teach watercolor for seniors and I always say, some of your mistakes are your signature and I don’t correct you

[@Powitree1]

... Thank you! I try to apply to my artwork what I learned as a writer... "Tell the truth, but tell it at a slant." A bit of courage goes a long way....my best work are the unusual pieces.

[@Pointebrush]

What a great and fitting analogy! And yes! It definitely takes courage to put yourself out there like that (but ultimately worth it in the end) 👍

[@artandmusic09]

I am about to take a big leap in my art journey. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence I need through videos like these ❤I can't tell you how much you have helped me.

[@lauriegrassiart]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen about art on KZbin. Thank you!

[@shirleyping7058]

I love the little glimpses you give us of your Ballet Dancers they are so delicate and beautiful!! Love them

[@judythnelson5365]

That was a breath if fresh air!!!

[@Pointebrush]

Awww thank you Judyth (and welcome to the channel)!

[@muireannin09]

I know this is way off subject (well not really 🤔) but I would love to see a video on your skin care regimen, and the products you use. You have such exquisite skin. 💐💃

[@christophermckellar1352]

Wonderfully illustrated and well said. Thank you.

[@chrystellebiotteau3385]

merci Margot for this wise advice full of wisdom ... Allowing our Self ! still on that journey regarding watercolor painting ☺ You have a great energy, I really appreciate watching your videos

[@PaulaScardamalia]

This is brilliant. And so true. Perfection is not the goal... yes. Thank you.

[@Pointebrush]

I hope it inspires you and takes some of the art anxiety away 😉💕

[@bretthoppough]

Thanks for the reassurance! I spent so much money on expensive markers and acrylic paints and barely used any of it. I ended up falling in love with a simple Sharpie and a little watercolor set. I knew I loved the look and feel of a Sharpie but I kept telling myself that it’s not a “real” art supply so I wasted a lot of time and money searching for what I already had 😅

[@Ms1lonewolf]

True 😊wow that's awesome. This is what I do with items I get in tight around the face or the stem of a pepper 🌶. I always thought I was weird for doing this, but I guess not! Wow! That's just so cool to discover. Thank you 😊. JK FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸

[@ThatPaintingLass]

Goodness yes this is such great advice. Thank you.

[@Pointebrush]

You are so welcome!

[@always_b_natural703]

Awesome life advice, as well as outlook on being an artist.

[@DianneChambers1]

I love you!! This is so important with everything we do especially in the arts!!

[@mlicj]

Yes, happily helpful. aaaaand...inspiring. Thank you Ms Margot. 8/20/24

[@karendirmish2696]

It is always a joy to watch and listen to you. Always supportive and encouraging, and your words come back when I’m painting. Thank you for sharing you talents ! Karen Dirmish a learning painter

[@gilashroot8697]

1 of the best videos on art.

[@DayByeDayChristineOKArtist]

Thank you. I really needed this today.

[@Pointebrush]

You’re so welcome! I hope it gave you permission to let go of anything that’s holding you back ❤️

[@evamccray6500]

Everybody is a critic until it's time to paint a picture.

[@Pointebrush]

Haha! Love it!

[@smariegalski3641]

Great, great story. Thank you.

[@aussiesunset]

Thank you for sharing that important story. It makes so much sense to me, thank you 🌻🦋🙏🎨🇦🇺

[@daphnewilliams9796]

Beautiful message. Thank you!

[@analauer6232]

Excellent! That's it!

[@nyuuuchan]

by far the most valuable advice on art that I've seen so far. I'm self-taught (or rather, still self-teaching...) and very self-conscious about my lack of art training. But I keep painting anyway, to illustrate my own children's book. Thanks so much for your videos, Margot !

[@KrisWiltseArt]

Love your channel! Such a great point to keep in mind!

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

I love it! The bell pepper session 😅 I love different and thinking outside the box - great video and advice. Thank you 😊

[@Pointebrush]

The legendary bell peppers 😉

[@connielester1641]

THANK YOU. You are a blessing ❣️

[@janelgoolsby2135]

Thank you! This was perfect timing for me.

[@peggybrownelliott783]

Margot, I have watched some of your videos and keep looking for more like this one (and a few others) that leave me with a more confident attitude. I watch other KZbin tutorials that are really good and I enjoy them, but yours are very encouraging. You share things no one else does. I appreciate your teaching and look forward to learning with you. Thanks so much!

[@LucysArtNSoul]

Love this, thank you 🙏🏼

[@Pointebrush]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@lindagunter7811]

Yeah...i needed that!

[@hellagreen2734]

Thank you so much for this and all of your videos.

[@Pointebrush]

You’re most welcome! Hope it helps you!! 👍

[@TammyReynoldsKellems]

I've been struggling for years thinking that my art and myself are just not good enough. This is very helpful. Another problem I have is understanding what I want to say with my art afraid no one will ever want to look at an original idea of mine. This is very helpful as we all look at the world around us differently and it often feels like we're forced into molds to accommodate the social norms of our time. Thank you and much respect for your artistic talent and for sharing.

[@aintnomountaun]

Excellent post! Thanks.

[@lissataylor12345]

Love the message.

[@l3TB3884]

Thank you very much Margot! 🌹That’s exactly what I needed 🫶

[@Pointebrush]

You are so welcome! Glad it helped!

[@morandi9inna9marius]

Yes! I'm 100% agree with you!

[@Pointebrush]

❤️❤️❤️

[@natashafranko4951]

Thank you very much that was very interesting. 😊

[@magicallymalicious01]

I'm new to watercolor but it's always always been a medium that intrigued me. I've been watching videos about them for days and days especially your videos and Ian Fennely videos and you both have the same message and I appreciate you so much for this. I am proficient in pencil and colored pencil so I tried watercolored pencils but they just aren't as loose or whimsical as I light in a watercolor so I invested in some watercolors and brushes and good paper and I think j can do something interesting that shows my own personal style. Wish me luck.

[@YetiGirl]

Thank you so so much for this. I don't know why it has struck me so, but I am quite moved. I am very grateful to have come across this video and your channel. Thank you!

[@danyknopf5259]

Thank you!!!!

[@Pointebrush]

You're welcome!

[@jerrymcdowell7825]

Wow! Thanks.

[@amyschmidt1113]

Thank you Ms Margot. I enjoy your talks so much. Lots of good advice. And you also have so much poise and grace. Thank you for sharing it!

[@jocelynjaping466]

Thank you so much for inspirational talk❤ sometimes as artist we are to critical about our work thank you this keeps me going🥰❤️

[@ClaireKenyon]

Great advice

[@lindyartforfun]

Thank you ❤

[@cherylschliske5811]

Thank you thank you thank you. I really needed to hear that today after a criticism from my art teacher.❤

[@feleciapokallus3591]

Your words are confirmation to my soul❣️🦋

[@Pointebrush]

Oh I’m so glad to hear that!! 💕

[@mrs.z605]

Thank you! I truly needed to hear this at this exact moment. Thank you for your inspiring words! ❤️🌹🎨🤟

[@shadowguard3578]

Margot you have a wonderful spirit. I’m an intermediate amateur artist, and yes imposter syndrome is real! However, my mother makes me feel like a real artist ☺️. She recently framed some of my paintings: a pineapple, a red pepper (funny how you used that in your video), and a pear. She even showed people! It’s very interesting that the drawings of the peppers in the video although were technically well done and were a clone of one another, were not my cup of tea. I like clean line drawings, with very little to no shading, almost as if the drawing is ready to be painted or colored in. Thank you for an interesting video!

[@Pointebrush]

Glad you liked the video! Imposter syndrome never leaves you. It's the shadow that follows every creative person who puts their work out there for the world to see 😉 It's wonderful that you have someone close to you who supports you and believes in you! And one of the things I love most about art is that no matter what anyone out there claims, there is no right or wrong way. The beauty is really in the eye of the beholder and we as artists have the power to make all these wonderful choices that make us unique!

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Pointebrush 🤩

[@suesummers8813]

So glad to hear it’s ok to be different, I suffer a lot thinking I’m not good enough ie technically brilliant… I have my own style… even although I’m not selling my work, you can still be plagued by these thought….

[@Pointebrush]

I’m glad it helped! Not only is it ok to be different, it’s really something that will open up a world of possibilities and make you a stronger artist! 👍

[@crystaltanart]

Loved this video Margot! Very motivated and inspired.

[@sophiaemilia3868]

At 4:46, oh this is so awesome and for me: I feel like you "have to say something". It is really unique style. And above all the struggles I have with the whole techincal stuff - I struggle the most to find my own style. I admire the styles of other so much and I am just a hobby artist and doing everything for fun, not to make out a live of it. But to find my own style did not happened. I don´t know which way leads to that. I am constantly learning how to paint, how to approach different things. I know NOW, that I like wet on wet the most for example. And this took me almost 2 years to realize. With this I think I will be in my sixtees when I find my style. Until then I will just have fun to copy all this wonderful artists. :-) Thank you very much. I really enjoy your videos, experience and advice. Wishing you the best and hopping to see you allthough I know (as mummy) that your world will change soon. 🙂

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Sophia!! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so glad you brought this up because I'm actually in the process of putting together a video about how to find your art style and your own "voice". I don't think it's something that just happens subconsciously, I think there are ways to do it, nurture it and speed things up to figure things out. I'm hoping that will help you too! In the meantime, thanks for watching and dropping a line! ❤

[@shirleyf21916]

thank you for this video! it's just what i needed to hear today! i new to your channel and have enjoyed your content, thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Shirley! Awww I'm so glad it was helpful and eased a little bit of the "performance anxiety" we all get ;) Welcome to the channel! ❤️

[@artgirlparis]

Fellow Parsons grad here. Best experience ❤

[@awatercolourist]

Hi Margot! Thanks so much for this video. One of the best videos and pieces of advice that I have come across in a very long time.

[@Pointebrush]

Aww I'm so glad! I wanted this video to be empowering and motivational! Happy you liked it!

[@stephaniedejager8925]

Thank you so much!!! This is amazing advice ❤ I have been wanting to do watercolour for years but was too scared and then just started and even though I’m struggling a lot, I am celebrating the small wins and I regret not starting sooner ❤ Thank you so much for all the advice and motivation! I really enjoy your channel, way of teaching and knowledge 😊

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

awesome. 😎👍🏼

[@kellyburgess671]

TY! 🤍

[@ellingtonfeint13]

I'm super low maintenance as an audience. As long as the lack of technique doesn't inhibit the artistry, I don't care. I just want to be moved in some way.

[@Pointebrush]

Same here! My favorite thing about art is how it makes you feel and how it has the power to shift your perspective on things! ❤️

[@alexisjordan707]

❤

[@mgom7646]

👍❤❤

[@monikakerschbaum1521]

The music is too much. Can’t concentrate. Why?