Advice for Artists, 5 Ideas from Brian Kershisnik

Advice for Artists 5 Ideas from Brian Kershisnik is a casual conversation with an amazing artist full of great ideas. This advice is great for artists, writers, business people, musicians, filmmakers, graphic designers or anyone else working or playing in creative fields. -part of filmmaker Steve Olpin's sereis The Talking Fly, music by Kevin MacLeod/ incompetech dot com. Enjoy.

[@saramorsey]

I find that when true artists speak truly...their advice crosses over all the other arts and over life itself

[@IGamingStation]

My short summary for this video: 1) Work Hard: Don't try to work on getting a style, just work on being better and let your style come to you. 2) Follow The Thread: Take an idea and stick with it. If it doesn't work, then change it until you are satisfied with it. It's better to try something, than not try. 3) Enjoy Yourself: What's the point of doing art if you're not enjoying it? Do art because you want to personally. 4) It Is Important To Feel: Art is how you express yourself and it would be counter-productive for an artist to conceal emotions when doing art. Take what you feel and channel that into your work. 5) Don't Force Symbols: Art first, symbolism second. Let your feelings guide your art and let the art speak for itself, symbolically.

[@ryeojitv9307]

awesome summary!

[@thundermorphine]

You never find your style; it finds you.

[@thetalkingfly]

love it, just gotta make some noise so it can locate you! S.O.

[@marktutaj2124]

I noticed that he has a very staggered way of speaking and starts a sentence and bombs it midway through. It’s comforting to know that I’m not the only one who does that.

[@ptpanashe9]

I do that too.What causes that?

[@macaroon147]

@@ptpanashe9 personality

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

I have a LOT of respect for anyone who has the drive to try to make an honest living off of their Art...

[@dashonaubrey1321]

Finally, some advice that doesn’t sound pretentious

[@thetalkingfly]

DaShon Aubrey thanks for your comment, I agree Brian is very down to earth and welcoming to listen to. Steve TTF

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

Its kind of cool to see that ALL great modern and contemporary art lately is going back to representational instead of purely abstract or expressionistic. Not that those are bad but 70 years of just the same regurgitated squares and rectangles and spalshes of random paint. It was a little telling that the figure and the real world was completely kept out of all establishment art. Nice to see the establishment cave and realize young people want a little more of the real material world in their art.

[@Ekzit21]

Best advice in a long time And in the perfect moment! Specially the first and the last. Really appreciate your words Thank you

[@raphaelamoa5008]

Very true,I've been painting for so long I almost gave up,I really wanted to establish my style, finally just this year it began to emerge and I'm very happy about it. Everything he said I can relate with.

[@channingparker4898]

"The Thread" explained: Its true, you need to follow the thread. As you draw, paint, or create, you will slightly notice a pattern emerge through your work. This pattern is what comes out of you naturally. It's when you automatically follow the path of least resistance, your authentic path. As you continue down this path you find out more and more about yourself and you make permanent any new discoveries along the way, the things that work well for you. Following the thread leads to the evolution of your craft.

[@boot9965]

Hey Steve, I come back to this video so many times. I watched it when it first came out and I’m watching it again today. Thank you for making this video.

[@katgillang]

Not the most succinct advice I've ever been given but very much appreciated. :) I find your paintings very pleasing. They seem personal to you but not so much as to make me feel outside of them. Thank you!

[@Ilzizadora]

Amazing Artist and Amazing Human beeing. Thank You for sharing!

[@renzo6490]

How and what would you paint if there was no one else on earth to see what you produce?

[@lisengel2498]

Very good advice - I especially vibrate with 1) work a lot 2 ) follow your intuition and heart = do what matters to you 3) dont be afraid - be present with the creative processe - be open -

[@ripplecatproductions3373]

Brilliant advice thank you x

[@caricatuba]

I got it, your zoom camera works. good for you.

[@thetalkingfly]

HaHa I do love a mess zoomy video, thanks for watching. SO

[@Decopainterandtea]

Yes it was a little jarring, distracts from the subject and artist imo. But still I learned a lot.

[@breakingbeatz]

This is great. Thanks for the tips.

[@Zoomfreaky]

Love this. Thank you for some sound advice. Enjoy your work very much.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

A great lesson at the perfect time. Just last night I made a list of possible symbols for my work that would likely 'fit' & I felt like I had just ruined my art & my excitement totally deflated. This was such a relieving idea to hear- to let your symbols emerge. I've experienced this. I've come up with awesome, even fun, hysterical symbols that feel right, to a message & contemporary, while in the middle of developing a painting, as I struggled through it. That was a much superior route & authentic, & great to see it emerge. So I can see this. Some great things to think about- true expression; what are we giving to humanity?

[@tonchititito]

I needed this advice thanks a lot!

[@lolaost9559]

Thank you for your wisdom and sharing it !

[@jadeck58]

Great advice....it made me realize it will be OK to paint another floral abstraction!

[@laidman2007]

I'm impressed with this work.

[@ClariceAust]

I was really drawn to Brian's paintings in the background; they are so full of life and enjoyment. Everything he said made a whole lot of sense. I'm older and can tell there is wisdom in what he has to say.

[@thetalkingfly]

HI Clarice, Thanks for the comment. I find his to be very soothing and they make me feel good. Be sure to check the film called "Joe and Brian" I think you will love that too. Cheers, Steve

[@ClariceAust]

@@thetalkingfly I will, Steve. Thanks. :)

[@gabrielehohne9525]

Great stuff. Thank you for publishing this.

[@simeon24]

This was encouraging, thanks you guys!

[@jhowitt88]

Fantastic advice! I will save this to go back to once in awhile

[@graceful-shakti9019]

This was just what I needed. THANK YOU

[@arbitrarychemistry]

Great advice! Thank you. 🙏

[@KeepItRollingForLife]

this was a good reminder. thank you

[@GeorgeLoch]

KZbin just showed this to me. Great wisdom from Brian.

[@thetalkingfly]

Hi George, Love his words and his art even more! A Utah treasure. Cheers, SO, TTF

[@francisbyrne9236]

Thanks very much. Quite true and inspiring.

[@reneesomers1995]

This man is so likeable

[@YellowhatDick]

Advice for Artists, 5 ideas from Bridget: 1. Make Art 2. Make Art 3. Make Art 4. Make Art 5. Clean Your Brushes

[@tatianadekun435]

Author Bridget Chase but that's True!!!!)

[@etttie1]

Thank you gor making this video. Very very wise words and good advice. Just in time for me,👍🌷💕

[@bbailey0625]

Awesome, definitely inspired

[@AndyMorrisArt]

thanks for a great video. I happen to agree with Brian on every point he makes and I shared this video with my students to reinforce what I've been telling them.

[@thetalkingfly]

Very cool - glad you liked it - Brian is a great artist and a wonderful soul!

[@danielabartelli4734]

Your art really spoke to me ❤️

[@thetalkingfly]

Daniela Bartelli Brian is a good human - thanks for your comment Daniela- cheers, Steve

[@zissou6928]

ALOT of wisdom in these few words

[@kirstenbg6093]

Amazing video. An earnest, authentic and wise description of the artistic process

[@poojaduwal4691]

great ! thanks for the video :) and the studio is beautiful! love the colors :D

[@shadowartist8892]

This is great!

[@ethanvincent7821]

Love me some BK. Great stuff. Thanks.

[@thetalkingfly]

Ethan Vincent ev bk is good- cheers so

[@seekingthequestion]

Loved the video, the artist, and your style as a filmographer. Newly subscribed!

[@undoubtedly]

This is great advice!

[@dogtoothart217]

Very useful, Thank you!!

[@ChaseLangfordArtist]

Excellent advice.

[@kazoosc]

immediately loved the "Dancing Dog" painting

[@Engelhafen]

Excellent excellent advice

[@thestaz8564]

ty for advice ! :)

[@guyporter6105]

Great advice beautiful art

[@paulwhite760]

Have fun...lots of small expt and keep a logbook...brainstorm with materials, methods, concepts, percepts, thoughts, feelings...dont separate these...look at the work of 10,000 other artists and see that you are NOT brilliant__everything is a variation of a theme__get over that, then continue ploughing in...and...you WILL find something that feels good, looks good, thinks good...TO YOU...follow that...YOU CAN'T BE WRONG when you cook up your own art stew__over time. cheers all and keep on keeping on, now...pull your finger out.

[@ycac35]

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[@pink5345]

Great advice

[@Chluffles]

I really like this! Thank you for sharing.

[@thetalkingfly]

Chluffles thanks for watching chliffles (great name) and thanks for your comment. Steve TTF

[@vegandolls]

OMG yes!! this is the only advice you'll ever need

[@thetalkingfly]

Haha- yeah, Brian is great and he has juicy ideas.

[@sandymileski5486]

Great advice.

[@shaktikantadas5663]

THANK YOU❤

[@thetalkingfly]

Su Nchi haha yes thank you too!

[@juliearvaniti7336]

I΄m not a professional - but I couldn΄t agree more with your words!

[@julietugwell3718]

You really are great. I've been struggling with finding my own style and dealers are wanting a consistent brand. Thanks for advice.

[@elsagrace3893]

Julie Tugwell so now you can stop struggling and make hundreds of paintings. Your style will emerge. It cannot be invented of discovered by any other means.

[@robertspies4695]

Be careful the dealers do not discourage innovation and evolution as they may want more and more of the same if it sells.

[@xxjones]

great!

[@jrlakin370]

Good stuff 👍

[@TiltingStars]

Incredibly sound advice

[@thetalkingfly]

I agree- thanks for you comment Melissa. Cheers, SO

[@irenemac1545]

💕💜beautiful

[@thetalkingfly]

Thanks Friend!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Great vid

[@amandasymon4363]

New subscriber - So glad I found you. Great words of wisdom 🙏 Hello from The Isle of Wight 👩‍🎨

[@thetalkingfly]

Hi Amanda- Thanks for the nice comment!

[@bjstudio4865]

yes!

[@oliviapendergast1]

HI Brian! (Please pass this on, Steve!) Im still impacted by the "Nativity Scene" I came to your studio and saw. I live full-time in Kenya now, painting like crazy...If you and your family ever find your self in Kenya, please look us up! (facebook) Thanks for the advice...Oh and this video just popped up, unprompted on my youtube page...take care...

[@elsagrace3893]

We really can’t worry about money. Living on almost none definitely further exercises ones creativity, let me tell you, and that can only make you a better artist.

[@ilahjarvis]

This all goes with what my teachers shared with me in school, all my experience in the decades afterwards, and with what I try to teach my students now. It is painful to watch students try to fit into a style that doesn't suit them, or try to make a career from art before they have developed their skills and artistic voice. I tried to force a message and symbols into my work for a grant I wanted to apply for, and they result made me feel gross and I don't like the resulting work. It did, however help me break out of my former routine and ultimately helped me to paint more freely.

[@jerryschwimmer8559]

Work hard and commit to the truth of who you are and what you feel. the art will shine thru the noise.

[@111midas]

thanx

[@DJSTOEK]

Good advice

[@fatousmatous]

Nice video, good advice, keep up the good work!

[@thetalkingfly]

fatous matous thanks man! hope there will be more to come!

[@Smileywlips]

fatous matous

[@rachaelcaskeyart]

I love that last point about allowing the symbolism to emerge themselves. I completely agree.

[@william6587]

It looks easy to draw but cool style

[@kckdutton]

🙏🙏👌

[@thetalkingfly]

thx Friend!

[@artsandcrafts2503]

I think back in the cave man days we would have been the ones that were drawing on the wall Thank you Alex

[@intuitivmedia]

That was very helpful my friend👍

[@thetalkingfly]

Intuitivmedia Glad you liked it. Brian is great.

[@willalwaystelehandler8450]

Yes we'll said invent finding working hard on your work keep going keep going I think it can happen when a mistake has been made , well said Brian difficult depression

[@andyross3298]

I really, really enjoyed this. Is Brian now in a different studio space from the "Brian and Joe" film?

[@thetalkingfly]

Andy Ross yeah andy he has 2 studios this one is in Provo, Utah.

[@user-ji6zd1vk4e]

. 온기가. 느껴지는. 갖고. 싶은. 그림 입니 다.

[@user-jr6hg9rp6s]

Обожаю преобожаю!

[@charmerci]

....and then inflict onto the world!" LOL There's too much of that!

[@fritz4345]

Advice for Camera men: "Hold steady!"

[@thetalkingfly]

nah, experimenting with a wiggly camera, fun to shoot for me.

[@yashomatik]

I actually quite like it. It's fun. "Steady" stuff gets boring sometimes. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@dragongavade5345]

Hello steve olpin...I am from India..I am also a creative person..I really liked your ideas..I want to ask you something about painting business...Can you reply on this?..I just want your suggestion..

[@thetalkingfly]

dragon gavade hi dragon - sorry I can not be much help on Painting, I make a living as a filmmaking don’t know much about painting- best of luck, steve

[@Engelhafen]

He should do his own KZbin vids

[@ariajiao4380]

He looks like Ryan Reynolds

[@EdSmiley]

I was hoping thiswas not stupid. It wasn't actually. It was pretty sharp.

[@daniellec2172]

man his wife or partner is so lucky...

[@jlovebirch]

Style (the most misunderstood term in art) is really personality. If you try to copy someone else it isn't genuine and comes off as forced and fake.

[@StephenS-2024]

My favorite is the pregnant Wynona Ryder. 😉

[@michaelangie]

I like the advice but I couldn’t really watch the video because the camera motion made me sick

[@thetalkingfly]

angie wakamatsu maybe you can listen if the filmmaking is so troubling, Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Steve

[@michaelangie]

thetalkingfly yes I had to just listen and not watch. I’m a fan of the artist I’ve seen some of his works here in Utah. I love getting advice from established artists and unfortunately I’m very sensitive to camera motion.

[@ericanderson1593]

Rout!He propably meant route.

[@QQ-hm4nu]

you didn’t completely invent that style... you took inspiration from someone else and put your own touch to it. many painters have painted like you before your time. Amazing advice nonetheless....

[@letsplaywithlife3063]

He looked like brother of Jordan Peterson...

[@tinipants2]

Enough about threads

[@mrshumancar]

He looks like Ian from Smosh, if he aged beautifully.

[@haret0n]

i like his paintings very much but he is kind of hard to listen too.

[@matttheman9740]

What do you mean by hard to listen to? Like difficult to understand?

[@ENEMME]

Terrible 3(