I'm a Failure of an Artist

I'm a little worried about posting this, but here's how I felt like I was a big disappointment and a failure of an artist. I hope this video showing how I acknowledge my shortcomings in order to take a step into the future can help you out.
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[@Justin_Joy]

*_I DREW FURRIES_* That got me.

[@marlenejohnson1599]

Look at the fan art at 0:08

[@marlenejohnson1599]

Lol

[@gokuok8699]

Wait wat

[@abigailsosa2182]

MAAZ NO!

[@sonialopez-cruz6649]

@@yixinhou2770 he's a fake parody version

[@BillyButBetter]

1:42 I'm sorry you had to see that kids.

[@TheAMaazing]

kawaii desu

[@denoflance4575]

Oh hi im subbed to your channel by the way

[@lRlSHBLADE]

Billy But Better it's ok

[@lRlSHBLADE]

I subbed

[@tareqmahmud5067]

Not to me

[@lil_corky0332]

Never quit doing art dude, you are an amazing artist.

[@PRDGL_WindyBW]

maybe an... *AMAAZING ARTIST?*

[@PRDGL_WindyBW]

Ya yeet bad puns

[@milkydecat1454]

Ugh

[@haaarpy]

You mean AMAAZING?

[@cjsanimates2512]

Wow it's "amaazing" how big a difference there can be if you stay in school-I hate school and that pun was terrible, I hate myself

[@eliyahs6725]

"we all had an OC phase." "It's not a phase, mom."

[@sapphirelight3586]

Soo true XD I still have 2 big folders just of Steven universe ocs

[@cancelledaccount346]

I had a phase where i made edgy undertale oc's

[@whiteinferno7942]

I have a test called OC

[@isthisnecessary7880]

It's not a phase, I just like knives.

[@laimawolf6826]

Me,who is half way through writing a whole a$$ book and planning on publishing physical copies of it: HEHHEHEEEE.. so it's not a phase

[@stew5506]

"WHY DOES HE HAVE BANDAGES EVERYWHERE???" maybe his brother cut him with a toy knife...

[@LOL-lu5rl]

TheAwesomeOcelot Gaming ahhhhh smart

[@moonimations.6381]

TheAwesomeOcelot Gaming haaaa mazz cut his brother with a toy knife

[@meumixel]

Lmao XD

[@beans3362]

Moonimations. R/Woooooooooooosh

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

The comment was decent but these replies are making me lose brain cells jesus christ

[@sagittariusasparagus]

1:27 E-eyes?! *NANI?!?!?!*

[@sansundertale7429]

Meowline - you got a problem? becuz my eye can do that

[@zdragov]

*YoU wAnNa HaVe A bAd TiMe???*

[@joeybutbaldy]

Maaz Maz Zam San Sans *SaNeSs!*

[@whydoievenhavesubs3317]

@@joeybutbaldy oh yeah oh yeah

[@joeybutbaldy]

@@whydoievenhavesubs3317 yeah before I wasnt part of the brudda army and my old self should pity thinking its a virus *OH YEAH YEAH*

[@nutqueen2477]

"I don't like my art" Me: . . . Did anyone else notice he can draw HANDS!?!?!

[@jamiepepene]

That would be me if he ACTUALLY DREW EYES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ennipumpkin]

OMG, I dont know anyone Who can draw hands! Exept... MAAZ

[@thekiwifruit3659]

Enni Mustonen James hehe

[@idk_what_to_put_here6713]

you're right!!! he can!!!!

[@eveningsketches7269]

Omy yas

[@goldenflame4563]

What to do if you fail art school: 1. Try again 2. Give up 3. Conquer Europe😈

[@deathtaker76]

Oh no not again

[@shamkhalil7024]

Hitler who-

[@yas5414]

No. Poland nooo

[@juicemeister1984]

Welp, time to conquer europe

[@JoAnna-le2wr]

Aight, Imma pretend that I never saw this.

[@wonch5034]

0:07 Maaz: "I drew FURRIES!" Teacher: "MAAZ NO!" Me*Enjoys the fanart in the back*

[@purple_panta2297]

I am a furry

[@wafflejam9015]

...

[@j4605]

Maaz is sans confirmed

[@spermcrowley]

I love the art in the back

[@marlenejohnson1599]

Cute

[@TheAMaazing]

Not going to lie, lowkey nervous to read comments because of how real I got in the video hahaha, I hope you liked it! EDIT: I didn't realise people would connect my thumbnail to Jaiden's own video about her insecurities. I wasn't being sneaky/malicious, I was messaging her as I was drawing the thumbnail so I was like 'pssht why not?' and drew her to simulate a sketch in my book. She doesn't have the censor bar on, it's just how I do rough sketches (to simulate where eyes/nose would go). I'm sorry about the confusion! Please forgive me ; _ ; Love you guys

[@anyone3707]

#TheAMaazingIsGod

[@BaggiBoi]

smh I can't even watch my own videos without cringing Maaz square up

[@iandrawsthings]

TheAMaazing I liked it! Nice video! Keep it up, my friend!

[@romanprincess2214]

*hugs* I love you even more now!!!!

[@crazyshadowdragon7005]

TheAMaazing i have had a similar experience, the way i dealed with it was I told myself that i wasn't trying to make my drawing look good, it was just for fun. Instead of crying about how it didnt look good, I decided it was just for kicks. I dont really have professional advice, but this worked for me...

[@kottonkandy0962]

0:56 wow this is some number 1 DanPlan fanart 10/10

[@sopita_strawberriess]

Kottonkandy09 10/10 agree

[@PercyKqv]

yeah, that is

[@bedhaneopaney5086]

TheAMaazing: Failing as an Artist Hitler: Welcome to the club, dear friend!

[@weirdscience9316]

Maaz: Uhhhhhhhhhhhh *Walks away slowly*

[@weirdscience9316]

I get this

[@koro9553]

Uff 😐it's not funny at all

[@CultureCrash]

Knowing the truth behind the mayo picture makes me *so happy*

[@soulofglebb]

No u

[@georgettemaxinemedina4829]

Hi culture and crash I'm a fan of your videos

[@SkippeAccented]

Cats

[@michaelmyers331]

Oh hai i looked at ur channel sorry i didnt watch any of your vids

[@victorherrera6297]

CultureCrash wtf

[@Gabriel_Magicer]

Kid 1: I drew a flower Kid 2: I drew a heart Me: I drew what the voices told me to draw Teacher: Oh My God

[@wisetree8330]

Same

[@pumpkinemperor7966]

The bodies in my basement

[@virgilsanders3760]

Pugy Lagy oh u put them in your basement I should try that it’s probably better than my closet

[@minimaximus3277]

Virgil Sanders mine are taped to the ceiling...

[@hellagayngl6273]

wait- your supposed to hide them?

[@KrisV.]

1:04 Maaz: “That all changed when...” Me: “...the fire nation a- oh he’s not doing that.”

[@zenandfun]

-attacked. Sokka and I awrwlerhbdsmbafyfguegdsfuadsf

[@asterisque9252]

Gosh. I was learning to sing, and looking at The Voice, AGT etc. gave me such sadness, that they were so young and so much more talented, meanwhile i couldn't go beyond 2.5 octaves. Singing used to make me happy, but seeing others be so much better, i never thought i could do anything and gave it up too... This is way too relatable

[@kachhh]

You better do a collab with your boi neo drako

[@MrPorkythepig]

Cold steel is my KZbin friend's channel name

[@TheAMaazing]

He's the real OG- I mean OC

[@AnimationEthan]

"Was my art style good enough?" "was I good enough to be around them?" "Why aren't I improving more" That is honestly exactly how I feel around other animators what the heck?

[@AnimationEthan]

Well anyway, good video Maaz, I really did enjoy it! I loved all the references for everything!

[@TheAMaazing]

I think most artists have that mentality simply due to the fact we know our own limits, causing us to be our own worst critics

[@AnimationEthan]

The fact that you know you have a limit and its nearly impossible to pass it is crushing also. Like, you really wish you could be like the other people, but you just... cant

[@charanyarajan4303]

This is so relatable, I’m not exactly a professional but in real life I draw, and at one point, ai was just, weeping in my room thinking, “I’m a failure, I don’t draw good enough, I can barely even draw a little bit” and I tried drawing but I kept crumpling it up and throwing it, away, I’m outta that phase now

[@centuriosa]

When you talked about looking at people younger than you, or people that learn faster than you and compared yourself to them, that hit me hard, I love art so much, I'm 16 and a lot of my favorite artists in the same community as me are 15-18 and seem miles ahead of me in skill, it made me really sad to see how many hours I put in to get seemingly endlessly less improvement out of it, and so few followers or likes on the art I was super proud of, but I know that everyone is different, and that no matter what I want to keep doing art and find my own voice and community that I can share what I love with in the future, cause art is the only thing that I really love and am passionate about

[@dragonblader7288]

4:44 I can relate. My rival and I both drew Sonic and nearly all my church family said he did better. It sucks but I was actually overjoyed because I finally had a rival. Someone who can give me a purpose to improve. Right now he's still beating me, but one day, I will surpass him.

[@nerothewateruser8030]

Rivalries are a source of motivation

[@Drawmatic]

Oddly motivating. Props to you. 👏👏👏

[@sunnysunside7954]

You go dude!!!

[@cubo4311]

Top 10 Anime Determination Comments

[@naws69]

Rivalry in the dark

[@MaKilly6699]

0:49 James, Jaiden, And Adam? Devil vs Angel?

[@mryettobethrownoutlemon5617]

Ultimate Cars Fan 2006 B A G E L M A N

[@MaKilly6699]

*B A G E L M A N ?*

[@idrawnow180]

Indeed

[@The_GnomeZone]

EYYYYUP

[@uhhmilo1386]

The One With A Gambling Addiction BAGEL MAN

[@obviousninja9437]

I actually really needed this right now. I recently started sharing my art via Instagram, and my cousin who also does art really helped me get going by encouraging her followers to follow me. I'm now in a group chat with her and some other artists that are super supportive and friendly, but they're also... so much better than me. Like my cousin can do a quick character sketch in under a minute and it looks amazing, whereas it would take me at least twenty minutes just to get the rough linework done for something similar. Another artist does these gorgeous backgrounds that she can easily adjust to different perspectives and times of day. Another can animate so smoothly and effortlessly. I always kinda assumed that I just didn't see the work that other artists put into their art, but now... it doesn't feel like I have anything to contribute to the group project we're working on because anything I can do, one of them can do better. I'm having a hard time not comparing myself, but it's getting to the point where I can rarely think of something I even want to draw anymore. I don't want to lose this part of me, so I've gotta find a way to keep it. I'm not gonna give up. Thanks for rekindling my fire.

[@Lunar_Can_Draw]

“We all have oc phases-“ Me: *looks at my ocs* Also me: are ocs bad.... sorry Allie, guess your bad,

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

What one person says isn't necessarily the truth. I wouldn't call it an "OC Phase". Lots of people like to create characters, it isn't just some "phase". If not for imagining the creation of characters, we wouldn't even have Disney or most things we love! OCs aren't bad.

[@axi9570]

I think the point he was trying to make was how we all made Edgy ocs, not ocs in general. I think it might have just been some miscommunication.

[@moretalesmorefun2677]

I'll tell you something a teacher once told me: "Some people are born with 'talent', they start at a 5 on a scale from 1 to 10. If you think you don't have talent, maybe you are starting as a 1. But you know what? Without determination the 'talented' person will be stuck as a 5 forever, while you, if you work hard enough, might end up being the 10. And then is when you will see who really had talent."

[@TheAMaazing]

I wholeheartedly agree with this. I've witnessed this myself, that's why I try to never be complacent with where I'm at and keep striving to improve :)

[@insertname8506]

Agreed

[@koro9553]

But the most important thing is to have fun and don't be scared of making mistakes. 😁

[@Katzunowo]

Maaz you furry Edit: wow this video got deep I love how honest this was. Perfect video my dude

[@starbucksverse2922]

Katzun hey I love your videos

[@pugadinshy9060]

Hoi-a

[@thatoneguyyayo]

I watch you

[@thatoneguyyayo]

I have a sugestion for a later vid on your channel Katzun could you do like shoutouts to animaters and gamers pls ?

[@TheAMaazing]

Thanks dudette, I'm sure most artists can relate to it yaknow We're all our own worst critics :'(

[@Alec_white-rabbit]

I love your videos because you keep going. The way you always tell us how you feel even if it’s serious. You really are is AMAAZING ! Hope to still see you in the future.

[@itzkiwi7794]

“I simply wasn’t good enough” hit me so hard because that’s how I am. Everything you said was so true and it kinda hurt how much I related to it.

[@alittlekittycat21]

Maaz: “Neo Draco” Me: Like D-R-A-C-O? Maaz: “Why are there bandages everywhere?” Me: SeCtUmSeMpRa

[@Kitty_-vn8nm]

Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@alittlekittycat21]

Kitty _2829 Ah yes, as a fellow Slytherin I must know my history.

[@Kitty_-vn8nm]

@@alittlekittycat21 Oh, I'm a Slytherin as well.

[@alittlekittycat21]

Kitty _2829 I am so happy I’ve met another Slytherin who understands

[@jwtdavis]

IMA HUFFLEPUFF

[@riddhiakshara1859]

2:47 shen... shen-pai?

[@franciscocarneiro8300]

Riddhi Akshara yup

[@roboslash]

@@acier9221 you spelt shenpai wrong

[@ErinOC_1306]

Riddhi Akshara ...no

[@gl1mse]

Wait.. *mind blown*

[@Bougiedes]

Tbh I stopped drawing back in high school because my parents were going through a separation and I thought my art wasn’t as good as it could be too. Watching this has made me feel motivated to pick the pen up again and work towards making art part of my career and success. Thank you for this 🙏🏼

[@deenuts9656]

I can relate to this so much because after my teacher from last year basically say I’m not worthy of being in advanced art and said my art was to cartoony which broke me which made me stop but eventually keep going but even stronger but now... every time I see my art I see it looks worse then what I was capable of which still breaks me to this day but I won’t give up

[@MM-me4jb]

I drew a giraffe I drew a tree I drew a furry maaz no

[@eimsochan]

Dayum. This just got too real. I have been there Maaz. I stopped for 3 years of making art before because of that same reasons that you mentioned. I feel you, and its great that you're gradually taking little steps to get back to the wonderful world of drawing. Keep it up! I'll always support you P.S. Your videos keeps on getting better visually! Love it

[@TheAMaazing]

Thanks Vie, I'm glad that other people have had similar experiences. I'll try to pick myself up, and I hope we both perhaps think more positively about our work hahaha

[@Joeseph_Mamamoa]

When I got on DeviantArt, I felt at home I legit could not see myself as an artist for so long, I graduated in Computer Animation and STILL didn't consider myself "good" at art. I actually improved a ton after I believed in myself and thought of my own art as my art

[@unknown_echo2331]

I forgot how deep this got. Now i’m back to this video and i’m jus- daaaammnn. Don’t ever quit. Maaz. We love your art and stories. ❤️💞

[@Jacadamia]

Just over the past year you've improved a buttload Maaz, so keep this up and who knows how good you'll be after one more! Maybe you'll even *gasp*... draw... *eyes* 👁👄👁

[@TheAMaazing]

Never -👄-

[@cookiecraft2477]

TheAMaazing --👄--

[@flesh4513]

👓 👄

[@jaysea9015]

Jacadamia you've taken it to far EYES. 😂😁😃😄

[@birdsnestbacon3136]

Just over the past year you've improved a buttload Maaz, so keep this up and who knows how good you'll be after one more! Maybe you'll even *gasp*... draw... *Read more*

[@evanmaxxxdeen605]

10:19 Now this is where I think I need to bring the FBI in.

[@itsukii.8541]

This is the FBI mah dude we got em’

[@AceSpadesStudios]

*FBI OPEN UP*

[@karla3153]

Why

[@dakotahs.4185]

This video made me feel better. I've been really difficult on my art style because I draw characters well when I see a photo in that artist's style, but terrible in my own. I've tried experimenting with my style and I just don't feel happy with it right now. Thank you Maaz for this video it made me feel a lot better about my current artist slump. I think your videos are awesome! Keep up with the great work! -Dakotah

[@moonflower1729]

Really needed this man- thx Don’t give up bro

[@jeffmimatheweird3537]

Just as Maaz was talking about improving himself I got a photoshop add 😂

[@PentaPW]

it's like improving is EXPENSIVE

[@KeithTreason]

Damn, this is real. By the end of college, I didn't even want work on my senior project for fear of failing and letting myself down, which is exactly what I ended up doing to myself. Your video cheered me up a bit. Months later and I'm actually opening C4D again so thank you.

[@TheAMaazing]

I'm glad that I was able to help

[@riven6807]

Maaz:"-my friend opened an entirely new door for me"- Me: HENTAI!!!!!

[@deannaparr9448]

0:08 I LOVE THE PICTURE IN THE BACKROUND

[@Guy_W]

That internal voice is louder and more treacherous than any external voice. Definitely had to work through my own struggles with having convinced myself that I'm a failure. I still do, but with age I've been able to learn to face it head on. Glad you made it where you are, the terrible stuff you post is pretty awesome, and I'm working on being able to make stuff that's just as awesome.

[@TheAMaazing]

Thanks dude, I'm glad you're able to face it head on now! I hope I can deal with my own demons too, let's hope so hahaha

[@mel5135]

“Blocking out the haters” Maaz, you don’t even hAVE EYES

[@TheAMaazing]

That's why you gotta place spoons

[@andradagramada9741]

This aMazzing video helped me a LOT! Recently (like 2 months ago), I got into art, just like my cousin. I was super confident and pleased! However, a few days ago, he came over with his sketchbook to draw together. (He also showed me some art he made and it was BRILLIANT, better than everything I've ever made) It seemed like a nice idea. When it was my turn to decide on the drawing theme, I happily chose the OC of an animator (sorry, it wasn't you :( ) I did it lots of times and I was confident. When I saw his drawing, though, my heart shattered. He did it WAY BETTER on his first attempt. To make matters worse, he drew the OC using some random lines he drew with his eyes closed. I obviously congratulated him, because it was really nice! One part of me was super happy for him. Still, a part of my heart broke. However, I remembered your video and felt way better. Thank you a lot! :) If this video wasn't around, I would've probably left art, not gonna lie. :(

[@YushaTheCreator]

Ann: *shows drawing * Maaz: Me: DANPLAN!?

[@sopita_strawberriess]

Mr. Socio y e s

[@irina3148]

Hell ye

[@maexslg-at]

YAY 0:55

[@dillo2916]

I love how this video was made! I can relate a lot to this since I'm a beginner artist as well and I do have days where I'm just down about my art but I learned that it's ok to have mistakes and I just have to improve them (still a lil insecure about it though). Instead of always looking into the future of what we, as artists, want to become, we just have to live the moment. Hopefully this helps out as much artists as possible!

[@TheAMaazing]

Amen!

[@AlexsCorner]

I LOVE THE REALNESS IN THIS VIDEO. I. RELATE.

[@TheAMaazing]

Sorry about you walking into weeb Maaz

[@AlexsCorner]

filthy weeaboo smh

[@Kaekaearts_08]

Honestly Maz, I feel this way more than ever in this pandemic... I doubt my art skills almost every day, and it sucks, I’ve wanted to quit so many times, thinking I’m not good enough, but I also remind myself that I have friends that support my art and want me to go big, so one suggestion is to challenge yourself and stick to what you love!

[@dylexa3199]

This video was honestly really validating because I did the same thing you did!!! I gave up on art for four years after high school because I was stuck comparing myself to other people and being so unbelievably hard on myself. I finally started drawing again back in April and honestly!!! It’s been really hard, because I look at those four years I lost and I feel horrible, like I should be better. But I’m trying really hard to work past those feelings and keep drawing anyways, because it’s a part of me and it’s important to me. Thank you for making this video, it makes me feel like I’m not alone. And I really like your videos and your art!!!

[@spiritedrenee9895]

You just need to be patient with yourself. I used to be so envious of other artists who were younger but so much better than me. In a perfect world, envy should be used a tool for you to really look back at your work and see what's missing from it. Then you will improve. It takes time, (Sooooooo much time) but it's worth it when you get that full picture in your head on the paper.

[@TheAMaazing]

Exactly, it took me way too long to understand this, but finally I think I have

[@Serafade]

*Hears Anpanman* ... bALLIN' BALLIN' STILL BANGTAN.

[@cherrygloombae]

Maizono Grace IM A NEW GENERATION ANPANMAN

[@extraordinary.9711]

this is really late but... thank you for posting this maaz. i always go back to this video when im feelin' worthless with art, it makes me realize how i should take my time keep trying :)

[@dovahboi4409]

I really enjoyed this video. I know that I'm not good at drawing, and it makes it really hard to be to practice when I know going in that the result won't be good. It really sucks when your friends are drawing gods because even when you're proud of a piece you know it can't compare with their work. I haven't drawn in awhile, but this vid has inspired me to pick up the sketchbook again. I'm not as good as my friends, but that's not changing by quitting. The only way to get better is by pushing through the insecurities and anxieties. Thank you

[@sinathomas9796]

bu-bu....BAGEL MAN?????? rip bagel man :(

[@cookie_595]

BAGELMANNNNNNNNN WAS AWESOME-MANNNNNNN

[@wilsonchan5711]

Is THaT a bIt oF _MOlD_ On tHE baCk oF yOUr doUGhnUt HouSE?!?

[@dxminer]

I’m a new generation Anpanman

[@svdiamond6633]

Naege blah blah blah let me say all the bad men cop out! Yyyeeaa love Dat song Taehyung V4life ur bias is obviously jimin do u have army amino?

[@isabelle6110]

IM A NEW SUPERHERO ANPANMAN

[@candyclouds3755]

READY FOR YOUR ANPANMAAAAN

[@aperson7309]

WAITING FOR YOU ANPANMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN

[@yoongixjiminjkxv]

사랑keilana I'm the new superhero I'm panman !!💜

[@sarahkohaku3779]

You are an amazing artist, and one of the people I look up to as I take steps to become a youtube animator. I hope I see you grow and become more confident. Good luck!

[@hallowoop2733]

I can agree and it hurts. My art teacher grades us on the writing we do and I'm not good in writing so when i saw my grade i was sad. Even though he might like my drawings.

[@firepheonix2748]

Maaz: B-BAGEL MAN!?! *shows adam’s drawing of Bagel man* Me: *dying of laughter* *wheezing*

[@6athcat]

That bagel man reference was so good. GG bro... GG

[@tangitv6758]

I went through the same path(not going to art school but yet drawing for years improving way too slowly compared to other) so i decided to go to art school in september for 3 years, at the age of 28. Feel ya bro, your animations and your skill for youtube is up to the roof you have nothing to worry, dont hate yourself😉

[@eleanorflory9914]

Man I’m so glad I watched this video I am almost never happy with my art so seeing someone as talented as u say the same thing was like, encouraging? Idk. You’re a great artist, keep at it!

[@Haminations]

Ey! Mark Crilley! He is how i started out too!

[@graciebelsky4198]

Haminations I love you!!!!

[@suzyjakkula9002]

AYYY ME TOOOOOOOOOOO YEET

[@kodieparx]

Haminations hi

[@alexgame6415]

Hi dude how are you

[@jojoanimated7314]

Haminations hiiiiii

[@TankBank]

Failing as an artist - #relatable

[@avamichella6353]

Tank Bank wdym failing Ur channel is epic I love the style I just subbedd to it.

[@TankBank]

Thanks! ^^

[@TheAMaazing]

It's rough but I think most of us have high expectations for ourselves, yaknow?

[@cimlyanimations6828]

Tank Bank yes

[@wilsonfamily9265]

You really are “AMaazing”, Maaz. Never give up on your dreams. I’ve learned from experience that if you keep trying no matter what, you’ll get better. I may suck at playing the violin now, but I know that if keep trying, I’ll get better. You’re not alone Maaz. I hope you understand that. All of your Maartians love you. Keep trying!

[@emmaude9273]

I get you Maaz. I go through this a lot. I feel that my art is mediocre at best. I'm trying to improve. I almost quit art too. But it just gives me too much joy so I keep going despite the feeling of inadequacy. This is acc the first time I've heard someone else say that this happens to them.

[@sunnyspookss]

So many undertale references XD. But in all seriousness I’m so sorry that you feel/felt like this about your art. Everyone improves at their own pace, so don’t spend too much time looking at other people and how fast they improve. Something that really helps for me when I don’t think my art is good enough is I look at some art from like two years ago and see how much I’ve improved. I hope this comment could help you.

[@Toxicwilloww]

I fully relate to this.... my friends also got art class while I have to work on something I could never do. I almost cried every night. I knew that they would improve 1000 times faster than me. I’m gonna not give up yet! I believe I can improve still because maybe my art doesn’t need a teacher because I am my own teacher.

[@scriptersplash5923]

I struggle with improving and feeling good about my art as well! As one artist to another, you'll eventually get to a place where your happy with your abilities and work, just keep at it! :D

[@justsomeperson1343]

Its been a year since you've made this comment, but I hope you've improved on your art and I hope you're happy!

[@ShePlaysIt]

This made me cry…I am constantly bashing myself and my own ability. I see so many talented artists and animators and feel defeated. But I have set a new fire under my ass, and I’ll be trying again. I’ll never forget the pure excitement I felt when I got to see something come to life that I made when I did my small animation for Jesse Cox. And now that life isnt so chaotic, I need to feel that pure love again. Thank you for sharing. Seeing how much you have improved in so many ways in your videos is truly inspiring!

[@emi-ne1kv]

Teacher: “Kids, times up. What did you draw?” Girl: “I drew a giraffe!” Boy: “I drew a tree.” Maaz: “ *I DREW FURRIES-* “ Teacher: “MAAZ NO!” Maaz: *and I oop-*

[@magicvoidcat5293]

Bagel man

[@eyebeadswhat8440]

No

[@warrengrantham8923]

What does "and I oop' mean.

[@valuablebaguette225]

Lol I hate furries,

[@valuablebaguette225]

Warren Grantham, it's a TikTok meme.

[@cubicradiation3085]

6:31 That hit me hard.

[@TheAMaazing]

[@alirosestudios4385]

I totally relate to this, I’m in an animation class rn and I compare my work to everyone else’s, but it still gives me the motivation to improve

[@ladyartist6324]

I think your art is amazing. Don't let others get you down and tell your inner demons to back off. You are a great artist. You have a unique style that's all your own. Don't stop, keep going.

[@JeffNotes]

Hey mann, I think every artist I know have been through what you went to. It's definitely a reality you got to accept and realize that you can be amaazing with your own skills, and can also learn new amaazing skills! Amaazing video mann, keep it up! =)

[@TheAMaazing]

Thanks Jeff, I think it took me way too long to understand that point :P

[@toutac8886]

TheAMaazing hi I liek ur vids

[@SvenInMotion]

*I can't relate, I'm an amazing artist.* I only can't draw fingers, arms, any anatomy whatsoever, two same sized eyes, a proper circle, and a straight line. Other than that, I'm pretty amaazing. (cries in paint.exe)

[@TheAMaazing]

It's okay, everybody starts off somewhere (did you see my comic that I made???? oh gosh)

[@m_mitsue416]

Maaz,I think your drawings are good(now)and i understand what you feel about the quality of it,and you can draw hands!!!And that's something I can't do!

[@Makkie_is_chillin]

OMG KUROKO! DUDE! Your last is pretty good. I even felt the same way about art but I never fail art and life. Maaz your have talents like everyone else

[@Vopsea]

how dare you shame my beautiful fursona like that.

[@TheAMaazing]

Your fursona is pink isn't it??

[@goldfof7277]

I is a fox too

[@mayoowo7113]

Im a furry to

[@swaggyminsuga4982]

WAITING FOR YOU ANPANMAN

[@ociebell]

Swaggy MinSuga I love you PFP Meteor Garden is a good show :)

[@jenna9854]

ARMY!!!

[@angieruby8325]

YAAAS WHOS UR BIAS

[@cocoloco1246]

Ayyy

[@erikar6313]

yaaaasssssss

[@roro7640]

So I just turned 12 in May, and I love to draw as my favorite hobby. I have a cartoonish style like you and I prefer to draw people. My friends and classmates are constantly commenting on how amazing my art is and asking for drawings. After this summer is my first year of middle school and I am also taking art as my number one elective. Even after all the compliments I have still felt super upset about my skill level and thinking that I just wasn't good enough, I am the worst at art and everything like that. Art really feels like a big chore now that I do and now that I started I dont have a choice to stop. I dont want to stop though and from this video I learned to embrace it and do I REALLY CARE if I really do stink at art? Nope. It's fun and that's all that matters, it's what I enjoy doing. Maaz, you are my favorite art animation KZbinr and I think you deserve more subscribers and fans. You really are amaazing. 👍

[@Flooofster]

Your story is like, the same as mine. Only my head was bigger and I thought I was -final boss- material until I went to art school and got knocked off my paper pedestal. Ungracefully. I was basically coughing up dirt for 4 years straight, lol. I peaked by graduation, but then I just stopped. Life I guess. Then I spent the next 10 years doing absolutely nothing until the sadness/regret/stagnation became *SO MUCH*, I started sketching a little again. I'm 30 yrs old now, stuck in the cringy OC phase I left off at in my early 20's but it's something. I had to let go of wanting to be the best there ever was before I could enjoy my rusty art again. Still trying to find my WHY but I don't let that intimidate me as much these days. Thanks for being so relatable.

[@mees1379]

*sees tumbnail* a F for a jaiden drawing? Who do i have to hurt?

[@jcpenney552]

Maaz: I just feel this *commercial starts playing* Me: WHAT THE FUUUU-

[@fayhaan5733]

I got the bts commercial 😂

[@enriquehaha316]

I got a oreo commercial.

[@mayonnaise3160]

Same

[@lauriee5364]

Celestiel_DoesThings I got a tampon commmerical. *He feels the tampon*

[@enderheat684]

I got a toothpaste commercial

[@luzamarillas6559]

Its ok maaz i hope this makes you feel better maaz you were one of the animators who inspired me to animate without you and other's i wouldn't be drawing right know so maaz thank you ❤

[@ItzEricoBlox]

I know how it feels, when I saw a friend's art, I felt that my art was horrible

[@LilleLunaAnimations]

Dont worry Maaz! You put too much pressure on yourself! Draw how its meant to be, for fun :) You dont have to show anyone, just lock yourself in your dark room and draw draw draw. >:D

[@TheAMaazing]

Thanks Luna

[@alextheclown2497]

“I DREW FURRIES” “MAAZ NOO” XD same

[@CathyAnimations]

I can relate to some of this stuff ngl And the quotes that mazz said, I can highly realte. As an artist myself, it gets hard.

[@stephenvishagan1933]

Daaamn this is so inspiring ....and I'm not joking in any way ......i fell the same way when my music just sucks but a guy who is like 2 years younger to me makes better music....i fell like a failure....this was sooooo relatable thank you Maaz

[@patience4368]

Remember when bagel man had some moldy bagels.

[@raffybonifacio184]

P H yeah

[@Kapin05]

I relate, man. I can evaluate criticism. I know that some people just hate me for no reason, or don't understand my goals, and I block them out. Trouble is, I always listen to myself. And part of me is REALLY chatty about how bad I supposedly am.

[@shelbylockridge9809]

I love your art style maaz your really good at drawing and I hope you continue your career as a artist

[@kenziehughes8657]

as a beginner artist, i relate this. i’m passionate about it but because i started drawing later than everyone else i feel like i’m worse than them and like i’m not good enough

[@nojaybay]

Ooo Is that Jaiden on the thumbnail?

[@mryettobethrownoutlemon5617]

Katie - Yeah... It looks quite sad, too...

[@limelight_kpoper405]

Katie - IT IS

[@kale7593]

I’m a failing artist too...hands are really hard to draw, I have trouble drawing paws and fur correctly(muzzles are a pain too)...BUT I KEEP GOING! I DON’T GIVE UP! AS A GOOD MAN ONCE SAID, DON’T LET YOU’RE DREAMS BE DREAMS! JUST...DO IT! :3

[@TheAMaazing]

THANK YOU SHIA (seriously though I hope you keep at it, eventually it'll be easier)

[@kale7593]

I definitely will keep at it ^^ thank you

[@Fizz_the_therian]

Why do hands come easy to me? I didn't even practice I'm just good at hands. You will get better, I promise.

[@flozy4999]

Dude! You are an amazing Artist! You are the Guy that inspires me to animate myself! Don't feel Like you aint good enough! You are Amaazing just like you are!😉👍

[@bloodkatz5207]

Damn I went through this with my art I almost gave up but kept going thx for this inspirational vid fam.

[@namesarecringe88]

What do you do if the hater is you Me:clone yourself then dab on your clone