The SECRET meaning behind my art

[@boiledpotatoes10]

Sams art hits diff when he includes his birds

[@sherrie_]

birds are the only thing that completes a piece

[@FrenchFry-pu2gs]

Yes

[@sahiru]

@@sherrie_ thats a cat girl not a birdie

[@dalrhnaaee]

birbs*

[@Areyoulost-e7h]

@@dalrhnaaee LMAO I WAS GONNA SAY THAT

[@danielsimply3996]

"Apparently you guys like me" -everybody liked that

[@quilu1117]

lol

[@savannasatterburg6654]

yes

[@indigossketchbook1682]

So true

[@epiphanii]

Giving me Zuko/Sokka vibes. . .

[@mango-ys7le]

“apparently you guys like me” nah we dont sam we are just here for the birds

[@khadijasenghor286]

*birbs

[@nittynotkitty]

@@khadijasenghor286 yes

[@indigossketchbook1682]

@@khadijasenghor286 lol

[@run2urmom]

@@khadijasenghor286 girls*

[@brokenjelly2739]

@@run2urmom art*

[@DezzieYT]

The worst single piece of "advice" I ever received was from an art teacher in middle school. He said that art was a terrible career and that I should go into engineering or law or any other path then take up art as a hobby. I admired him and followed his advice, a choice I've come to regret over the years. As I've gotten older I've realized he was jaded and likely had his own art dreams crushed.

[@Marth592]

The worst art advice I’d ever gotten in high school was that you have to come up with a reason why you like an art piece. You don’t have to have a reason to like an art piece. You can just like it regardless.

[@robdog114]

God, the same thing happened to me and I ended up going to college and work an Analyst job. Now here I am, 28 years old attending an atelier during my after hours, wishing I should've done this a long time ago.

[@Marth592]

Oh and also my art teacher was a jerk and tried to “help” other students buy painting directly over their work. He also yelled at me for having a disability and a disability and a special needs kid as well.

[@sachinkadam8666]

Your art teacher was right,art is a terrible career unless you are really talented.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..]

@@Marth592 god i needed that. Tbh i just like drawing pretty art with pretty colours especially guys lol. All this time tho in the back of my mind ive been worrying that if i were to submit my portfolio itd get nowhere cuz art needs a deep meaning🕴smn my regional examination council and my teachers kepy insisting. So thanks man

[@Moooooooooooooooh]

Sam Called us beautiful guys let’s celebrate!!

[@Barrakdraws]

I really thought that something was missing and i didn’t know what AND BOOM SAM UPLOADS A NEW VIDEO

[@iDontknowWhatwhoWhy]

Question : Is there a deep meaning behind the birds in your art? Me : Well... If there was a specific meaning behind it, it would probably symbolise the positive and fluffy side of sam, Like how RossDraws has a universe called nema, he said that the each character in the world that he made is a part of his personality, like how one character is an introvert, that character shows Ross's introvert side. In that same fashion, sam may draw birds in his pictures to symbolise his fluffy side. Maybe he feels like his strongest emotion is happyness, and birds, fluffy Birds to be exact are really positive and happy. Sam : *I just think their cute and fluffy :D*

[@sahiru]

""part of him"" didn't sound good if you consider fluffly birds

[@zebraislife]

birb not bird

[@Jugem16]

@@abantikaray1911 Analysis gets rather verbose sometimes, doesn't it? There's usually a simple reason behind a design choice. At the same time, I think a valuable reduction will take many words. A lot of things that artists do become subconscious as they improve their skills.

[@bleehh]

@@abantikaray1911 there are 8 "but" in your comment.

[@water-fallswebtoon5239]

My dad: Nice, does that bird and cat mean the mystery or freedom or luck the girl has in the painting? Does the water represent clarity she sees?? Me: Uhhh, no, I just felt like drawing a bird and cat and a fountain 😅

[@samdoesarts]

literally

[@addieh9493]

Is the rock in the drawing mean strength and support , man come onn now 😂

[@water-fallswebtoon5239]

@@addieh9493 Same as the cracked concrete city floor the character is standing on showing how much strength and support they need to hold or else they'll crack 😂

[@addieh9493]

@@water-fallswebtoon5239 💪💪✌😌

[@HerrscherofSimp3164]

@@samdoesarts excuse me sir. How can I post my art, for when you upload a new video of "gently roasting your art"?

[@pebblerockz]

My mom will literally ask me every time I draw a female, is that you? Because yes of course everytime I draw a girl it is me.

[@Herculesx501]

Im a boy: Mom: Is that girl based on your girlfriend? Do you have a girlfriend? >:(

[@narayanmenon3900]

@@Herculesx501 Same here bro😂

[@Herculesx501]

@@narayanmenon3900 I actually hide my female drawings from her 🤣🤣

[@nitzeart]

My sister did that! God forbids I draw a couple because then "it's my blue-blooded prince or girlfriend"

[@kaleycooper9111]

THIS. I can’t draw a person in front of someone without them asking “Who is that? Is that you?” and im just like: “um, no? It’s just a random person..”

[@andromedalacrymos8189]

"what is your biggest challenge as an artist" me: drawing

[@cabbageman2184]

Me too

[@lemondoodles9083]

ba dum tsss

[@atinybruh]

So you may be good at painting?

[@andromedalacrymos8189]

@@atinybruh hm?

[@WalkinInRain]

Then become a painter💀

[@OwolabiEsther]

"I'm going to put a Broll, so you don't continue looking at my face" Me, who loves looking at his face😭

[@samdoesarts]

LMAO

[@sunoosupremacy6577]

@@samdoesarts that is so sad🥺you look great dude take it from nezuko

[@Say_Tin]

"Without expectations, you can't be disappointed" Sun Tzu, the Art of War

[@nirmala4918]

IS THAT A TECHNOLA- nevermind

[@Say_Tin]

@@nirmala4918 technoblad never dies

[@HartDraws]

Not all heroes have superpowers . Some just draw pretty girls ✨

[@isaamaandaa]

*your art is honestly so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to look at. i'm so glad i found your channel. you inspire me a lot.* 🥺🖤

[@smil3moreitlooksgoodonyou]

"Will you be my friend" "absolutely not" that hurt and I'm not even the one who asked lmao

[@samdoesarts]

dw thats my friend irl LMAO

[@smil3moreitlooksgoodonyou]

@@samdoesarts oh okii lmao

[@Tonyukuk1453]

@@samdoesarts HWHSHEHS LMAO

[@calmcatto]

"and sometimes I would pick garpage off the ground and give it to her." love language babe

[@cancerousnodes7916]

Just going to throw this in here for artists and those that are lacking motivation & inspiration. A manga recommendation that a lot of artists I know enjoyed and found relatable at points is Blue Period (inspired by Picasso's blue period). It deals with topics such as talent, hard work, the various struggles of creating art and trying to make it your career. Even as a non-artist, Blue period was a fantastic read and one of the best things I've come across. It also recently received an announcement for an anime adaptation that's set to release in October 2021, if you're willing to wait. I stumbled across Sam's channel after reading Blue Period and searching up art videos (Round brush only challenge video specifically). I love the content you make and it makes my day a lot better when I see that you've uploaded a video :). Keep up the good work and sorry for writing so much!

[@vaishnavisingh9244]

me running to read it :

[@ryncise]

AHHHHHH BLUE PERIOD FAN

[@cancerousnodes7916]

AHHHH NOELLE FANNN

[@ryncise]

@@cancerousnodes7916 AHHHHHHH I'VE ONLY WATCHED THE ANIME THO, I HAVEN'T READ THE MANGA

[@Eliqzar]

Q: What the thing you've always wanted to be asked? A: On a date... LMAO best answer

[@basicallyboba1858]

If u ever make an art book I would definitely buy it! Especially if it could teach people about how you draw or how to get better! Ps : your dogo is so CUTE ฅʕ•ﻌ•ʔฅ

[@kazuhakisses]

just wanted to say your art inspires me a lot though im a traditional artist and i love watching your videos while i draw. a lot of the advice youve given in your videos has been extremely helpful and has genuinely improved my art. keep going and have great day!

[@tapiocadog]

i like how hes like staring into ur soul and answering like very seriously for all the questions and then the meaning behind his art is just: hehe fluffy

[@EX_ANTI]

To know that you're from Toronto is incredibly inspiring. I've been watching KZbin mixes with your artwork all Covid long while working on my own works (film/game development), and your artwork always provided this atmosphere of a calmer, clearer, and greater future to me. A feeling I would more so associated with places like NY or LA, not with such a boring city as our Toronto. And its just so exciting to me that a Torontonian has created such great works of art, artwork that for me and probably many others have been definitive of our time on the internet in Covid. So thank you.

[@treasurer7782]

300,000! You deserve every one of them

[@savannasatterburg6654]

Us: Trying to figure out the deep meaning behind the birds in Sam's drawings Sam: I just like to draw fluffy things

[@hanaharuka247]

How is he still not at a million subscribers? You're one if my favorite artists Sam keep drawing!

[@RaphaelBraun]

Hi, found your channel because YT showed me a random "Music to put you in a better mood" video by Little Soul. The cover was so pretty that I checked in the description where the art is coming from. Thanks for sharing your fantastic work. Your style is amazing! Art to put you in a better mood ;).

[@notcindymae]

*"Without expectations, you can't be disappointed."* Ah yes, the greatest tip of all time.

[@themanav7]

hey man, super appreciate all your videos and art! I have felt uneasy about relying on reference photos a lot so hearing you talk of their value means a lot

[@Alexander-dw3jw]

I had this art teacher that asked me the meaning behind the things that I draw....she was a great teacher but no. I just like the way it looks there's no deep meaning 😅

[@justelynnnjoelle]

omggg, i started tearing up when i saw that Sam almost got the feelz at 11:57

[@prachisarda2571]

Loved your explaination about art styles!! Really cleared some of my doubts!! Thanks a lot 😀

[@nilxoxo1633]

If you notice his art is so pretty but more simple than you think It’s really fascinating

[@Chelsea-fx6fh]

Yayyyyyy, another video, from my favourite Artist/ Art teacher. 😂🎨❤ Also, I'm interested in sketching these days, so it was nice to see it, in todays video. 👍

[@ft6006]

Boyyy ! i've been watching your vidéos for like 1 week and i'm improving so fast whatttttttt you're teaching magic ???

[@narayanmenon3900]

Love the way you care for your community Sam. You are awesome:)

[@valxeee]

Another post from art goddd 😩✋💓

[@yeodesloth9329]

You draw really good papi!!🫣🙈🫣

[@_devotionart]

The dog at the end 🥲🤧 I love you so much Sam 😭💖✨

[@deermisst6668]

I love the mysterious little bird in some of your drawings

[@korichii_]

4:00 "what is or was you biggest challenge as an artist?" 4:04 an ad comes up but it glitched so there is a pizza on the left side of the vid 😂

[@spwncyy]

I think talent is how much you skill you possess or level, when you work hard on it then your talent grows, we all have a talents it tells us how much skill we have and how much we need to improve hard work set's us up to become better...with or without talent you can succeed if you choose to knowing how much you want to

[@artsyarcane465]

I like listening to your Q/A videos it’s kinda inspiring and your advices are really helpful too

[@queenshala3136]

Your just so talented I wish I could be this good at art💚💚💚

[@freezer_drpepper]

The funny art man is back and exposing himself

[@itssleepydemon9166]

I kid you not I yelled "HE'S MAKING TRADITIONAL ART! " out of pure surprise and excitement because as a mostly traditional artist I love studying work from others but the techniques people use for each medium (digital, traditional, ext) is different which sometimes makes it hard to study digital art to improve my traditional work. I absolutely love your work though and your sketches are immaculate!

[@theodoraarampatzi6131]

I hope you're proud of your art, it's admirable!

[@shengyang4137]

I LOVE YOUR COLORS!!!😍😍

[@kingpen1179]

AWESOME AS ALWAYS SAM👌🏻👌🏻

[@captain97arrow]

Just amazing bro 🥰✨

[@aneelisabeth6964]

I have a question to all the artists reading this (if you want to help me) Talking bout talent I remembered that one time I started to draw a more "realistic" grayscale portrait and muy mom told me I was talented, I told her I spent so much time doing it but she told me I was just born with it, it made me a little bit sad because I felt like she thought that wasn't something I worked hard and studied to do. The same happened when I showed her an anime style portrait and she told me to stop drawing those "ugly Chinese things" or my style and getting fully into learning better realistic if I wanted to continue drawing. My brother just calls me a freak for liking anime. I don't want to work as an artist but is a hobby I love and even in a future I may (I'm just a teen) but with those things my family tells me I'm starting to get tired. Should I stop doing anime and my style and start getting more into a more realistic type? Or should I just try to quit art? Love y'all

[@azimochaa]

Honestly go with what makes you happy, if you prefer an anime art style, then do that, a bit of realism wouldn't hurt but neither of those has to be your limit. Also your mother and brother sucks for calling your art style "ugly Chinese things," I hope they know that's very freakin racist.

[@l24ub]

It might be avoiding the issue but do you have to show them?

[@leandriat.309]

Totally draw what you love! It’ll make you happy and you’ll be at peace too! I love drawing anime too!! It’s super fun and super cool!! It’s so hard when you want approval from the people closest to you, but you honestly have to not be concerned about what they think because it doesn’t matter. It’s your art! Draw what brings you joy! ❤️

[@FlynnTheRedhead]

Thank you for talking about the distinction between talent and skill. I keep having to explain it to people why I don’t like the word talent, since it makes it seem like it didn’t take that much effort

[@justaddartobsessions]

Really love your content Sam. So relatable.

[@ChristopherCampbell]

Yes!! I've never been one who can just sit down and draw an entire scene from zero. I always liked to see a reference of some sort, and build from there, and add my own tweaks and flavour.

[@andersonmorais239]

Hi sam Can u do a vid talking about the fundamentals? And if u see this , what are the main fundamentals and how did u learn them. So u art soo much

[@narayanmenon3900]

I hope Sam sees this and does a video on that. I have seen in one of Feng Zhu's videos that the fundamentals are anatomy, perspective, composition and colour theory:)

[@Seraph1nx]

Sam: Talks About Art Me: Keeps Thinking About The Birb In the Thumbnail.

[@craylixart]

So we have a modern day Bob Ross with the same relaxing vibes with that soothing voice and teaches us art but instead of board and brush it's photoshop and stylus. I'm In ! Subscribed 👍

[@reddragonphlyart9831]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhmggg!!!!!Sam said my name!!!!!!!!my life is half complete now🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️!!!!!amazing video!!!! Soooo many insights!!!!!!!!

[@IqbalKhan-wx8bz]

I just saw it and thought to see his videos cuz I also do arts but in ibispaint. Well i think it's the most nice decision I've ever made. At a time I've watched his 4 to 6 videos also congratulations! on getting a new sudscriber. Really really love your art from the bottom of my heart and have also learned a lot from you. Thanks a lot

[@haleyw.7830]

sam ily you’re very helpful and i’m glad you share so much with us

[@pointandshootvideo]

I can't get enough of your current anime style ATM. I would really love to see drawings of KPOP groups Itzy and Blackpink. IMO, your popularity would go through the roof if you started drawing KPOP groups.

[@dennislouizecasas2506]

Fav time of the day is the time sam posts his art and a new utube video

[@WinnDixieX3]

Thank you for addressing the "talent issue". I feel like the word "talent" is so easily thrown at people while their hard work is almost overlooked.

[@biia.lex06]

i love watching sam's videos while i draw, gives me a reason to keep drawing 😩

[@justelynnnjoelle]

Line of Action is a really fantastic resource if you need to develop gesture drawing and speed for anatomy or just quick figure drawing in general.

[@estefaniacruz3732]

I’m at school right now but who cares about Newton this is more important

[@depressed_CoffePot]

Exactly

[@ShaXCwalk]

"Ross if you're down hit me up" *trying not to sound too inviting and try to sound like not caring much but actually would be happy to do a collap* lmao xD

[@OpticfIare]

I Love little soul channel and one of the main reasons is ur art!!! i am glad that channel linked me here! new sub, amazing art!

[@elijahfredericks4245]

17:44 Love how his dog winks at the camera

[@foey7560]

I can't draw but I do love art. Your video is is so interesting and your voice making it feels so peaceful. It's such a enjoyable thing to watch your video

[@Strubey]

Thanks for answering my question! Makes a lot of sense :) Keep up the awesome work and vids, you're an inspiration!

[@T_i694]

This guy is my motivation thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Max-1906]

I really hoped I would see Sam's twerking skill at the end😂😂 anyway, I'm the person with japanese name and thanks for answering all my questions.

[@leontermolen2356]

Love your videos, Sam!

[@svinty]

I honestly can’t believe, that a few years ago I followed the advice “Draw from imagination, not from reference” or something like that. I always felt like it was illegal or bad if I did draw from reference. I regret hearing that and also regret not following my passion for a fear of not being able to draw good from my imagination and also being called unoriginal. kinda sad tbh

[@kittycorn9058]

Person presenting my art at school - the idea of her not wearing makeup shows how she doesn’t care about what people say regarding her. Me- I was just too lazy to draw the makeup 🥲

[@remon.yo2]

That pfp- I just wanted to take my eraser and erase that one line just like those in my artworks lmao

[@Jeea84]

How in the world are your faces so perfect?? How much time do you spend on traditionally drawing a drawing before you move on to the digital illustration? I mean how long do you practice with a pencil before moving to the stylus for the same project? And do you do it every time? I am in LOVE with your artwork, especially your character, I don't know her name, sorry, but she's just amazing! Thank you for your inspiring work!

[@bermonty]

papi sam always blessing us with new vids

[@kaibami276]

I'm 19 😭 I feel so old starting art rn

[@Syltrian_Drawz]

the doggo was cute, great video 👍

[@oh.no.its.sydney5341]

could u do a video on how to draw features from a different perspective? (side, 3/4, bottom looking up, stuff like that) pls let me know if he’s done that before

[@kisstherajn]

such an informative and inspiring video ♥

[@jonathanyan188]

i love it when you show your sketching footage please i want more

[@kamilidaley4319]

It would be so cool if you do a video on critiquing other artist's works.

[@jessicat1234]

I just love how he has such a distinct art style you can literally notice him anywhere.

[@faizaalam1670]

the art god is back❤️❤️❤️

[@zalorc]

Well, I think I've already told you in another video, but just in case: I used to draw a lot during my teenage years, but when I started working, I stopped drawing. Not suddenly, but I stopped. Now, 25 years later, I'm a 40-year-old man who has picked up the pencils again (well, a Wacom "pencil" XD) and rediscovered how fun it is to draw... and you are responsible for that. Watching your videos and admiring your art gave me that 'final push' I needed to restart. So, thank you

[@nochnoch5208]

THE DOG'S NAME IS MILO.

[@royxlekiwi289]

“Do the birds you include in your art have some sort of deep meaning?” “Uh- no I don’t think so... they’re just really fluffy lol”

[@Izybuzy]

For me talent is example of my dad. He doesn't practice much, and had very minimal art supplies, but he could painting realistic caricature in high school and realistic animals, good anatomy, with no efforts. My sister had that talent too. Well their "lines" different than mine. Somehow you know someone is good in art by seeing their sketch line. And here I am drawing since child, almost everyday, with good art supplies, with tons of references and tutorial, until today, I'm 25. I can't draw realistic thing like my father did. But I manage to draw well that I got accepted in animation company. I am the only member in my family who end up working related to art lol. My dad working as IT, my sister is entrepreneur student in college. People say I'm talented, nah. It's hard work and passion.

[@jiminious2621]

Your video really help me to keep doing my best but smartly 👏🌻✨ Thank you Sam☺️

[@That__Guy]

"How do you know when it's time to make the jump into being a full time artist?" As long as you need to ask this question, you're not ready.

[@OwolabiEsther]

Lol🤣

[@rez9556_]

I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEO LITERALLY EVERYTIME.

[@vjoyyy]

i have a screenshot when you were 20k subs lol i literally watched you grew and im glad im still here

[@joseluis-ov8nz]

Your art is amazing

[@rivercreates6848]

Happy (late) birthday to your dog 🐶 🎉🎈

[@aji4710]

ily sam im speechless i just love you hehi

[@debilita9999]

Sam: "One day hopefulyl trees won'T scare me anymore" Me: Practicing heads like crazy. "One day hopefully heads wont scare me anymore, like the trees". (MINDBLOWN)

[@kavryo-8871]

Wohoooo my question got in!!!! Finally something more about Kara and Linn

[@escapenreality777]

"i think it should be illegal", hahaha your sarcasm is my favorite!!

[@SpinEditz]

I love your art and videos