Watch This Video If you feel like Quitting Art or giving up

[@clintthorpe9052]

This is just about the best advice someone can give on the subject. In truth, sometimes someone might be trying art and it may not really be for them as they're not as interested in keeping up with it, or are just happier contributing or cultivating hobbies of other kinds. That's OKAY. But there's also the aspiring artists that have trouble coping with the journey. I feel like this video encapsulates those feelings and offers gentle support for them. I say this because I have ADHD, and I can't seem to concentrate or focus on learning ANYTHING or even doing things for fun like reading comic books at times. Having no access to meds, it makes the process for learning art or anything else that much more chaotic. I feel like you boil it down to the most important thing: Are you comfortable appreciating art but not creating it? if so then it's ok to leave. But if you wish to create too then stick with it, as you're a good example of what is possible if one does. I thought I could live without actually creating art as I walked away from it as a teen, and for a good long while I felt like I was ok to not do art anymore. But last year something clicked in me and I wanted to come back to it, to not only try to attempt it, bu to do it right. I'm ever so glad I found this channel as it's proven to be such a big help to me in such a short time. Thank you so much, as always.

[@MacaroniDrawss]

With my art, it just makes me sad. I often find that I am the younger artist that’s better than some people who’ve dedicated years of their life to art, to the point where I kinda feel guilty every time I make a piece. I’ve had several friends that dreamt of becoming an artist when they were older but gave up on their dreams when they saw my pieces. It’s not even my dream to become an artist, it just so happens to be the only talent that I have. It’s just been making harder and harder to get the courage to get up and start a piece because of fear and guilt. I apologize for commenting, I just needed to say something. Thank you so much for making this video, it helped out a lot.

[@Harruu]

One who loves walking will walk further than the one who loves the destination...... I always tell this to myself when I make a bad drawing

[@ultrakane3957]

i hate drawing

[@oscarlove4394]

yeah well i fucking hate walking, and i hate *not* walking too, i wanna be at the destination but my legs are stumps and i dont see how i'll ever get there. so instead i just wish i was blind, i wish i never saw the destination, wish i never knew walking was a thing, wish i was free from this curse.

[@shiraso7706]

The reason i feel like quitting is because i feel like maybe it's not what i was meant to do. It doesn't make me feel the same fulfilment it used to. It's so sad to leave something like this behind after making it the reason of my existence for years growing up. But i can't hold on to it anymore.. im heading on a journey to find something new

[@celticmanga]

That’s totally fine. Whatever you wish to pursue, you will do great in!

[@shiraso7706]

@@celticmanga aw thank you so much!!

[@CopeMald-d4h]

Drawing is so goddamn boring to me nowadays i try so damn hard and i can never improve its beyond frustration I cant stop for good however because if i do give up i practically give up on my entire life ive got nothing else going on for me

[@celticmanga]

If it’s boring for you, that’s a recipe for failure. To get good at something, the process needs to be enjoyable. Find a way to make it enjoyable, simple as.

[@Dead-Nation.studio]

Am i the only one who started with art and a very young age and till today seeing no improvements and im 18 fyi 😢

[@celticmanga]

I’ve been making art longer than you have been alive, and my best improvement was only a few years ago. You’re still young and you have an entire life ahead to improve. What you need to improve exactly depends on where you’re at, but generally, just do perspective/form/value studies and it will take you very far.

[@TranscendentBurger]

for me what helped me was to remember to separate myself from my art, it really helped me in not taking the art slump too seriously

[@IchigoMelon_]

It’s just the fact that people can draw a whole masterpiece in 10 minutes though it takes me about a day to make a single ugly piece of art. Even though this was a year ago, I just tumbled over this video. The thing that’s making me want to quit is.. *patience.* Ugh, my second worst enemy. It’s so hard to wait knowing my art will never improve for the next like two decades. It will hurt knowing that it will stay the same. Now I realize that what the people were saying are right. I’m not talented🫠 art has caused me so much pain yet I still manage to do it daily.. I’m not even sure I’m an artist because my drawings are so bad and ugly😭 patience is literally killing me, I just feel like some people don’t understand what it’s like. They just tell you “it’s not that hard, just practice and a few years later you’ll get better,” but they just don’t understand what it’s like to be impatient. A lot of times I also compare my art. By a lot I mean A LOT. About to finish a drawing? If I saw someone else’s beautiful artwork compared to mine I would straight up delete the piece of art, or throw it away. Sometimes it’s not fair how people can do things faster than others.. Sorry for the rant

[@riversart2030]

It sounds to me like you know what you need to change about yourself. If you are still having problems with patience I would suggest meditation. If that is too difficult, try going for long walks with no headphones or smartphone. Sometimes it is good to silence the mind. I'm glad you are still creating. I recently got back into it after a long hiatus and it has been helping me feel better about my life. The number one thing for me is enjoying the process. I try not to judge my own art or make comparisons. Try not to worry so much. You will improve naturally over time.

[@PamsWorld101]

Today’s the day I quit. Art has caused me so much suffering and introduced me to horrible communities. People always says it get’s better but that’s just a lie, I wish I didn’t waste the past 8 years of my life pursuing this for a dream career, that’s just me being delusional and stupid.

[@celticmanga]

So sorry to hear that. I hope that, whatever you choose to do after this, it goes well and you find success and happiness!

[@costelinha1867]

I really want to quit, but at the same time, if I do quit, and never get to make the gorgeous drawings that I dream off, I'll never forgive myself. Because the envy that I feel from other artists, specially some close to me, will never go away, it will always be here to torture me.

[@celticmanga]

You can do this. Don't give up! I believe in you

[@Itskwaiigirl001]

Seeing people my age who can draw 10x better than me has really interfered with my love of drawing, this one artist who will not leave my mind no matter what I do :(

[@itshel2677]

I hate everyone who is better than me. they don't deserve it. I deserve it. For me art was a highway straight towards selfharm and substance abuse because I wasn't able to deal with my trash. and those fuckers sit there in their nice room with a nice desk and money to shit away.

[@babyzorilla]

@@itshel2677you for real?

[@Heheheha19]

I relate to you on some points on the video. I did want to quit a lot because i felt like art wasnt for me. But i did manage to push past it and now drawing is almost a form of healing. Ive been drawing since i was a baby. And whenever i felt like quitting id always feel like id lose apart of myself because art is something ive been practicing at for years ever since birth.

[@mimi-xl1vr]

The reason I want to quit. Is not that I don't like my art it's that. Art doesn't give me that bit of happiness anymore. It used to be so much fun but now idk it feels so. Wrong.

[@byte1bit]

After watching all of your videos, I can confidently say this channel is truly a hidden gem. Good work

[@celticmanga]

Thank you! It means a lot. More to come!

[@Reverse_hermit]

I’m 15, and I’ve been working my ass off for 4 years, but I’m still the worst artist you’ll find. I want to do all sorts of things,and I’ve worked so hard I can’t imagine a work without it, but just comparing myself to other kids even younger than me I felt so discouraged. Thank you. This means a lot.

[@spoon3480]

same situation as you, i'm also the same age as you and have been trying to draw good for 4 years as well, (to no avail btw) i guess it brings me some comfort knowing that someone is in the same situation as me

[@Reverse_hermit]

@@spoon3480 indeed indeed

[@Paopao621]

I'm 23, been drawing since 12 and still suck 😂

[@Reverse_hermit]

@@Paopao621 I feel that 😔

[@SalmaAmr-w6f]

Same even age

[@locknstock9423]

Thank you for this. As an aspiring animator/character designer, an issue I've always had is a lack of confidence, which I feel has hindered my potential to do better. I never really feel like I've pushed as much as I should do. Then again, it does help to compare my current work to stuff I was doing years ago. In the meantime, I'll definitely remember this video if I ever get places!

[@celticmanga]

Glad this video helped, and good luck to you! 🍀

[@Smiley_Face_]

I don’t want to quit but I’m just severely burned out……

[@celticmanga]

that's totally understandable! I've definitely been burned out before too

[@Smiley_Face_]

Yeah, I got to the point where I don't know what I'm even doing anymore when I'm practicing@@celticmanga

[@celticmanga]

Don’t forget to take breaks. Your mind is a muscle, let it recover

[@ScilexGuitar]

I have been learning art for two years. I studied the art fundamentals, I feel good about my art, but I guess I recently hit a wall. I think I overdid the studying and I got bad stress symptoms. I got bad anxiety and I felt paralyzed, even went to the hospital to check it wasnt any physical problems. My heart was racing, I felt numbness in my hands, and this only got worse. I couldnt do anything but worry all the time, my head was full of negative thoughts. Severe anxiety basically. I need to allow myself to have fun, and not only that, but also to take breaks. I drew with full focus for 10 hours everyday without breaks, except for food and bathroom. Im trying to ease back into art now, but I know I can allow myself to breathe for a moment, or days even.

[@celticmanga]

Thank you for sharing this. It breaks my heart that you had pushed to that point, but I am glad you are easing back into it with a more healthy way of doing it. 💜

[@sunwupen5264]

I tried to quit art once. I was very bad at quitting art and still kept doing it. So instead of trying to stop doing something I felt I had to do, I decided to make it more focused and give myself goals. Thus, art career.

[@celticmanga]

I’m so glad you didn’t quit!

[@ChariKat213]

The same can be applied to music production and sound design. I felt like quitting at one point but I kept going and been a music producer as of 9 years. I did take a hiatus from music from about mid 2020-late 2021 due to external factors but got back into it. I kinda taught myself most of it but also finding the right tools that fit you also come into play. I also take an avant-garde approach to music.

[@celticmanga]

You have a very unique approach to music, and I love your creativity. Keep at it brother

[@ChariKat213]

@@celticmanga I appreciate it brother.

[@trashijaci]

felt heavily

[@marc_15]

Same here, but I'm a producer for 5 years. Keep at it- I believe in you👍

[@AshTrees-wp1ig]

Self taught realism artist here and I am just glad I didn't quit because I am so hard on myself! Now I paint for pleasure! Like to see my art growing through the years.

[@RakoonCD]

It's not that I hate doing drawings, I don't like sharing it with people. I am not an artist.

[@driverof86th90]

Ok. Here's my story. I had been was drawing for 7 years. 5 months ago I started simultaneously learning the basics of art and and creating my own comic. But after 1 month I understood that theme my comic based on is no popular how ever I continued. After 2 months I went on first art market to present it, although I wasn't particularly eager to do it. In the same month I went to another art market to trade swap cards with characters of my comic and buy some merch without any desire. And on second art market I felt so jealous to one artist. On third month I understood that my skills stopped improving and I burnt out, understood that I never achieve minimal result and be creating my comic all remaining eternity and then deleted it with unfinished works. Now I'm trying to force myself to quit drawing FOREVER and videos like your, encouragement from my parents, psychologist, ChatGPT and potential benefit can't inspire me to continue drawing.

[@Pursefony]

Thank you so much for this video, i have been going this crisis and feeling like a fraud. I saw your video and that spark of hope just hit me.

[@HoshikawaHikari]

I just watched for fun, thanks for introducing me to the art high art low graph. I had an art high like last week when i was drawing my OC's face, now suffering an art low colouring in her hair. Hair always gets me frustrated, maybe one day I'll find my preferred style...

[@amysbees6686]

Excellent video and advice! Gaining proficiency in the fundamentals is key to whether you are into visual or performing arts. For some, that may not be attainable at present. (Possibly in the future.) That bring said, maybe it IS time to pack it up, sell/give away, and just ENJOY art as a spectator and supportive friend. That's where I am. Will I ever "push past" this, it's hard to say. I get ideas for paintings, plan them out, even to the framing, and then I just . . .stop. I don't proceed any further. I've got lots of art supplies/materials lying fallow. There's a closetful of paintings at various stages. Will I ever finish any of them? I honestly don't know.

[@celticmanga]

Nothing wrong with being supportive! Also, it’s ok to just make art *without* improving. I know my content focuses on improvement, but you can also just paint something every once in a while without trying to become the next Vermeer. ‘Tis ok to enjoy things however you want to!

[@eyitsmarcus]

trying it out digital was the biggest hurdle for me. but yeah, your vids intriguing man, keep it up!

[@celticmanga]

Thanks brother! Good to hear from you

[@ChristopherHays-bx7fs]

Thank You!!! This really means a lot to me to have found this video and I feel honestly quite lucky. I felt heard, and I felt understood when I just couldn’t find anyone who could. Now I know that being able to “see” beyond your skill is a good thing and is actually an indicator for me at least that I have the potential to make it. See the barrier, good. Break it. :D Thank you much!

[@celticmanga]

💜

[@JerryLecor]

It's honestly social media's fault. The ability to see the best art from around the world on a daily basis is cool but it isn't healthy.

[@jasond.b-w]

I’m trying to find a reason not to quit again right now but as a disabled person I often just have to accept that most things aren’t meant for me, and I have to accept it. I was daily painter for a bit over 7 years and then less than daily for another 2, because now I have to plan my art days around when it’s somewhat safe for me feel more suicidal than normal.. I’ve never even wanted to show anyone my art (or had anyone to show)-I literally just want to make something I can stand looking at. I still can’t make a simple gradient between two colors. I can’t hold or control a brush, let alone make the same shapes or strokes everyone else does with it. At my most desperate point I added to my debt in order to buy the _exact same list_ of products that the artists whose tutorials I was following to learn. I would send a minimum of 30 days on one tutorial and just cannot make it past the first step. I even started copying literally stroke by stroke to make SURE I wasn’t using too few or too many to ruin my layer of paint, but it didn’t matter. With more specialized tools like a fan or deerfoot brush they were just placing the brush down and picking it back up-not even a stroke!-and mine looked like I was using a completely different tool. I just am not capable of holding or controlling objects like that, and I don’t have any ability of spatial reasoning. I can watch someone draw a shape and try following along but still end up drawing some lines in the wrong direction and not know it until I end up with something completely different. I don’t need to make the whole painting look like theirs; I just want to know how to do basic things like blend two fucking colors to make my own art with. I know that there are _some_ disabled artists who can learn those things, but it’s not all of us, and I’m really just struggling to accept that that’s okay. Everyone SAYS that anyone can learn. Everyone SAYS that practicing daily for years is enough to teach anyone. I’ve watched countless tutorials and even taken online classes that always start the same: “even if this is your first time picking up a brush, you can do this (skill, painting, whatever.)” or “this is the easiest (skill) tutorial you’ll find!” but I can’t make my brushes and paint do what they say is supposed to be happening, even when they explain why/whats making it happen. I don’t know how to let go of art but coming up on ten years of trying to learn the very pre-basic techniques and failing, it’s nothing but miserable anymore. I just want to be an ‘acceptably’ disabled person like everyone else!

[@celticmanga]

Hey, I read this comment and my heart goes out to you. I've got nothing but empathy for ya. Seems like yours is a unique situation. I wanted to ask, if you're comfortable answering: are you physically disabled in a way that prevents you from holding/using the tools for art in the same way? Or is it a mental thing? Or a combination of the two?

[@jasond.b-w]

@@celticmanga I’m an incomplete quadriplegic, also with psychiatric disabilities that are honestly much more disabl*ing* than that. As an incomplete quad I don’t have any use of my left arm or leg, basically none in my right leg besides very tiny shifts in position, and limited use of my right arm. I can write with a pen but it’s barely legible, which seems to go back to my inability for spatial reasoning (my letters go in the wrong directions and cover each other up but I don’t notice it happening. It isn’t dyslexia because I don’t see them the wrong way when reading.) I was told it likely comes from my history of brain injuries; I can watch someone draw a shape and think I’m copying each stroke but my lines don’t go the right directions. I also don’t really have much feeling in most of the hand I can use, so sensing things like pressure/how hard I’m pressing on something, temperature, etc. are sort of out. I’ve leaned my hand on my chair joystick by accident and get VERY scared when I start moving because I didn’t know I was pushing it. My frustration is being told that none of those things matter, and anyone can *still* learn how to paint regardless. People say you don’t have to hold the brush a certain way or control it the same as everyone else-just find what works for you! …but nothing works for me. Nothing has for a fucking decade now. There isn’t any ‘fundamental’ of art that I can recreate even close enough to make it clear what I was _trying_ to do, let alone correctly. It gets so defeating seeing people who have been painting for only three or five years already knowing how to make basic brush strokes and blend colors when I still look like I’ve never picked up a brush before after twice as long or more. I genuinely don’t know if I’m holding it the right way to begin with. It looks the same to me, but then I think back to the fan brush and how tutorial would show them just putting it down and picking it back up again, and mine looked nothing like theirs when I did it. You would never guess that I used a fan for it; it looks like either a web of pen scratches (if I used less paint then them) or a blob from a sponge (if I used closer to the same amount.) I also think back to one particular gradient tutorial I followed every day for 45 days, with different ways of priming tue canvas (or not at all), different brushes, different amounts of paint and layers, wet and dry, didn’t matter. Wasted half an expensive multimedia pad and several canvases and it just never blended like theirs. I didn’t care about perfect or even looking exactly like theirs did-I just wanted _a gradient_ of some sort, without lines of different colors cutting in, or streaks, or ripped up waves of canvas, or blocks of unblended colors or huge treads of canvas showing through underneath. My ‘best’ attempt ended with the whole canvas being one colors and I call it the best because at least the paint reached both ends without drying and only showed a moderate amount of canvas underneath. By the last week I was getting so angry and depressed every time I picked up the brush that I couldn’t make myself eat afterwards. I keep going back to gradients because I don’t seem to be able to learn to control a brush enough to make shapes, and I was _told_ that brush control for gradients is pretty minimal. It feels like I can control it but it never happens the way it’s allegedly supposed to for everyone else. I just don’t think that art is an accessible thing for me, but it makes me want to fucking die when everyone says ‘anyone’ can learn. Or it only takes time. People improve drawing every day for just 30 days (those depressing challenge videos on YT) but why would someone not improve in ANY area after doing it daily for so many years if it’s true that everyone can learn? I’m using the same learning materials and even the same exact tools as they are. Unfortunately I can’t try holding the paintbrush with my mouth like other quad painters do because half my face is paralyzed. I really thought my right hand was good enough since I can at least move it around but I guess not. I just don’t know how to accept that art isn’t possible for me after so many years of videos and guides telling me that it is. Thanks for listening though :/ Maybe in the future someone will come to you with a similar situation and maybe be comforted to hear they’re not the first.

[@celticmanga]

I see, all of that is heartbreaking. Genuinely, my heart goes out to you, and all of that is a definite setback for learning and making art. Sometimes it isn’t as simple as “anyone can do it”, and this is one of those times. It’s especially not fair for comparison either, you don’t have full use of your body, and that has to be frustrating. I cannot even begin to imagine. I will keep all of this in mind with my next videos, thank you for educating me.

[@celticmanga]

But, even so, continue art if your heart yearns for it. I’m not gonna be false-ly positive and say “just believe in yourself”, of course. Rather, do it if you must, for yourself, but only if you want to.

[@jasond.b-w]

@@celticmanga It happens. Honestly, this isn’t the part of my life that I find the most disabling or limiting at all. I don’t have any help, so I’ve had to learn to do most things on my-and accept what I can’t do, and that’s the part that I find OTHER people resist the most. It’s nice to think that everything can be overcome, but that ignores the people who can’t, and the value of disabled people in society. I always think back to this old video I saw of a quadriplegic student walked on crutches to get his certificate. All that I could think was that everyone was celebrating how well he could match his ability to ‘normal’. I don’t know how many students like him get such thunderous applause and news coverage when someone has to lug their wheelchair on stage and everyone has to watch them just wheel across. It should be enough to do what you can, and acceptable to realize what you can’t. I think if more people were accepting of limitation then they might be more supportive of people living with it instead of only caring about our ability to rise above it. My psychiatric disabilities aren’t considered to have any treatment potential anymore, and that’s actually not unheard of, but there still persists this message in society that everyone has the capacity to be fixed and it just shuts the world off to accepting that the rest of exist. If you aren’t able to be treated, then its your doctors being incompetent, or you just haven’t found the right option, or you aren’t really trying/ready yet. They can’t accept that there just is no possible option for some people. I see people insisting that physical disabilities can always be overcome, or that everyone can do anything they ‘set their mind to’ the same way. People will find anyone to blame if it means they don’t have to accept that these things aren’t in anyone’s control. I can actually get by pretty well in my chair! If a space is wheelchair accessible of course, and most aren’t. But I don’t feel limited by my chair itself. I’m not confined when it’s literally the thing that lets me get around. Art is a difficult spot for me because I feel lied to about how accessible it is to learn. That’s probably my fault for believing it-I think after running into so many impossible activities for more obvious reasons (like hiking and video games) it just felt so encouraging to hear that all I would need to paint is one hand, a brush, and time. That’s what makes it so hard to understand why I still can’t do it…but I know in my heart that limitation isn’t a failure. It just…exists. 🤷 I just wish it didn’t because I want to be able to create something in my life like everyone else gets to!

[@Scara_simp14]

I have been doing art for the past nine years I just feel like it’s useless it’s hideous other artists are so incredibly good at it I just want to find a reason to continue..

[@celticmanga]

It is hard, and that feeling is entirely valid.

[@rf.X3]

do you think ai is going to affect animation careers? @@celticmanga

[@celticmanga]

Of course it will, but people’s willingness to consume products made with AI and boycotts will determine if they keep using it or not, and that could create higher demand for real, authentic animation done by human hands. Don’t lose hope, we will win the long game, and AI will come and go.

[@Scara_simp14]

@@celticmanga ty I will try my best to keep going

[@celticmanga]

@@Scara_simp14 Glad to hear it! I wish you the best in your art journey!

[@shamanicvisions]

Thank you a million times over for this video, it’s exactly what I needed! 😀

[@Mystical_Dragon2]

The thing that makes me sad and angry is when my best friend I know for 2 years said that " I had no talent" or simply just laughing at my work made me want to give up I'm still friends with them to this day..

[@44fumi]

because they arent a real artist, and not a real friend either. art isnt a talent, it isnt something you are born with .. its a skill you learn gradually. im sure that if you look back at your drawings from a year ago, you’d realize you improved so much. now this is probably too late but, don’t quit art because your so called “bestfriend” doesnt believe in you. who are they to ruin all that progress you’ve made in just a minute? they probably just want to bring you down so they could feel better about themselves. i’ve seen some of your drawings just now, they’re pretty.

[@Mystical_Dragon2]

@@44fumi thanks!

[@44fumi]

@@Mystical_Dragon2 :) its nothing

[@ahmedkamal6107]

Woooohooooo new video is here :)) wow this hit the spot so hard :D can you talk about AI art like midjourney too the future of art .

[@celticmanga]

I'll have to cover AI art at some point, that's a good idea

[@Sofia-wx7mf]

12/3/22 - For me, I just stoped doing studies becuase of school but mostly because I'm discourage to make anything since it's not on the level I would want it to be, BUT IT'S BECAUSE I"M LAZY. but today i'm about to have my first study in weeks and see how things go. Will take it easy. I just need to be consistant and be ok that what I make isn't going to be the best drawing I've ever made. bye for now

[@Domdazek]

this video is 100% relatable. Thank you for making this.

[@Bellus-cv8bz]

I started taking art seriously since 2022 and heck do I wish I had started a lot earlier now sometimes I feel like quitting specially since everything I see in the internet it's AI art everywhere it's exhausting but I don't really want to it's like my mind just associated drawing with being tired does that make sense?

[@konaoke]

Thank you i am a artist that was good in the beginning but then got worse day after day, this advice really helped me thank you!

[@MohamedHussien-d4z]

Yes but when I draw it but ts crap damn

[@ragulragul397]

Of course it is a worth video for me to continue art

[@stephaniebaez327]

i have felt like quitting my whole life and i just keep pushing myself and trying to fight it all...

[@JVossArt]

I'm super depressed right now, because I recently decided to start practicing a few months ago. And I love it so much I decided to pursue it as a career. I'm sixteen right now, and this is the only thing I want to do in life. But of course I decide this on the rise of AI art. I didn't know what it was when I started 8 months ago. I see its ability and it's soul crushing. I think the only thing that I can choose as a career now is a comic book artist/manga or animator. Not my first choice as a career. But it will most likely be the only thing available in a few years when I need a job. I don't know what or how to think. I don't want the bs lies either, saying "AI won't take over". MF HAVE YOU SEEN THE PROGRESS IN JUST A FEW MONTHS. I'm sickened that something that could care less about whether it creates or if it would get thrown in a dumpster could surpass artists.

[@joaoaugusto6290]

i know how you feel,but don't be discouraged yet,there is still a lot of people out there that actually apreaciate and value actual artists work,just like there is people who wants real living flowers istead of plastic ones

[@kasiako355]

Dear, you are very, very young, practically a child yet, and you still have lots of time to figure out such things :) You have years to observe the AI matter, and to decide how to adapt to it, and you can spend that time running in circles worrying about it, or instead, you can learn lots of useful things and be greatly prepared to challenge your struggles when the time comes to face them :) It is your choice how you spend your precious time and what you do with your life, do not waste it! 💖 Good luck on your journey 🤗💪

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Im 71 and have run around in circles my whole life for all the obsticals out there. Don’t ask me how to get away from that mentality because obviously I don’t know and I’m too tired to care anymore. It was daunting to ME. I really resent this fact of my life. Stay the course and relax about perfectionism?

[@dunkyking6310]

It has no soul tho. What you create has soul, as art is the manifestation of the soul. AI is soulless, and it will never be as good as you.

[@Xzykick]

Some people quit because they don't know how much longer they will feel bad and inadequate for art creation, its really a function in realizing if this path is still worth pursing, like it maybe was once years, months, however long ago. Probably one of the best things in the trade imho us to quit, forget the hurt you felt, and appreciate, or don't, that you came out of that path without being artistically challenge any longer.

[@KikoElGatito]

I am on a place where I sketch every now and then, but only sketch because i never am happy with how they turn out. I have graduated woth a degree in 2018, it is 2024, but I feel my skills are crap still. I feel like giving up, but part of the reason I don't want to is because all that time and effort to attempt to be a good artist would be for nothing, and that really scares me. But it slso scares me that I would continue to live and work a job i ain't super passionate about. I don't know what to do. Should i try to face the constant judgement from the inner critique that holds me back? Dealing with depression makes this harder. At the same time, i don't wanna live like how i currently am at the moment, but i am 27, not even close to being a decent artist.

[@kaithekittycat]

I turned 30 this year. I've been drawing since I was 15. For the past 8 years now I've dwelled on quitting. Sure my work is far better than when I started but it never got any easier, in fact it got harder. Projects take me so long that it's not viable financially and the process itself is such a struggle that it doesn't work as a vector for my own creative outlet either. This has plagued me for years and I've contemplated quitting but it's just about all I know, which makes it even more stressful This has been half my life already, how long until I hit the diamond mine? Is it even worth it if it'll always feel like a struggle?

[@celticmanga]

What diamond mine are you trying to hit? Profitability? A certain level of skill? Something else?

[@rutobruv]

ye, i kinda understand why i don't like myself to draw because first of all, i'm actually 17 (almost 18) at the moment and actually i did join some art school when i was in the second or third grade. during that time i never actually had paid any fkin attention on doing art. i just didn't like doing it. it was the time i was mostly into music but like in the recent few years it hit me that the actual thing i really wanted to do all along was to become a story teller personally, i didn't like to only 'write' for novels because to me they get boring pretty quick but actually only few years ago (maybe two or three years idk) i actually discovered that there was a way to describe your story telling in the form of artwork which wasn't superhero related or comedic. i immediately got hooked by reading a bunch of mangas (had read like almost 500 new series in a year or two). it felt like "yes! this is it! i want to do this!" but the things started to fall apart when i've genuinely started making them. i still absolutely love making mangas like a bunch of people do nowadays (cliche i know haha) and i regret my past self so much that i didn't pay any attention to art/drawing in general and just quit after 4-5 years of worthless progression. i want to be a mangaka, i am by no means a japanese, but i want my artwork to be inspiring to other people just like yuusuke murata, kentaro miura, takehiko inoue, kim jung-gi, dubu and many more. but my huge wall was the lack of motivation to keep going forward with my artwork. there was even a point of my life where i genuinely gave up on art for few months and decided to hire someone for my stories or just maybe find someone who are equally interested to make a manga and is wayyyyy better at doing manga/webtoon standard artworks. and guess what. i failed, obviously so this is the final few phases of my life where i will be completely dedicating myself on drawing, idk how it will end up. idk if i will be ever get my stories be resonated with the masses. idk if i will give up the next day. but whatever i may do, this video has been the gateway for me to open up. thank you celtic. you are underrated. you deserve more. i will be sticking around with the channel from now on and will see how much you will grow your channel. maybe i will grow along side you. good luck mate. thanks once again.

[@kodokunatamashi5987]

Thanks for the encouragement, fren

[@celticmanga]

Glad to help, fren!

[@babyzorilla]

You should only quit if you don’t enjoy it. Not for lack of validation. I say no matter how bad you think you are there are tons of people who will never even pick up a paintbrush. If you love it, just focus on how much better you are today versus how you were yesterday. If you can spot progress in your art, you will get better.

[@DoughyBread--]

I just found out I can't actually draw. Ig I've just been tracing most stuff the whole time and this wasted years and years. Now I'm not back at 0, but at - 5 and in seriously thinking bout quitting art. Hell, I can't even draw a right face shape without a pose underneath my drawing. I copy the placements of eyes ect too I assumed it was cuz I didn't have an artstyle. Now I don't even have art and I feel like a hekkin useless, worthless piece of shii and idk what to do anymore. Is it too late to restart?

[@celticmanga]

It’s never too late to start over and learn the fundamentals! There’s people in their 60’s learning to paint and draw for the first time. The only thing keeping you from drawing is you - so I say, go for it.

[@babyzorilla]

I would probably recommend art instruction of some kind. Do you have trouble with visualization or do you have Aphantasia?

[@dragongamerz5304]

I stick with my art because I still love art and still hope and dream to become a great artist. But... I definitely experienced this feeling too many times and continuing. Its so stressful and for me it feeds into the idea of me being useless and not good at anything else but sh!tty art. I think this every time I go to bed. Thinking that all of it was a waste of time and it ruined my life.

[@Lord12304]

i feeling kind of quitting drawing. but my mind just keeps me going. its the only thing that makes me keep trying.

[@thisnisnotme1234]

I am an young artist(10) and this help me alot kinda... My classmate keep ruining my art and my sketchbook and i feel like to stop planning to be an artist but i think this helps me alot...

[@celticmanga]

I was bullied for being an artist as a kid, too. Your classmates will be jealous in 10 or so years when your art skills take you places - like, working your dream job or becoming a content creator, and so on. Don’t let these bullies get to you, as most of them will end up miserable later in life with nothing going for them.

[@Zxaparts]

You need to have dedication in the art journey for me as the time of this comment i offically quit drawing after 5 years of drawing, tried enjoy the process little by little but i just can't take it anymore ,can't seem to progress anymore too many things need to memorize not only that im working i even sacrifices some of my sleep time just to draw, but now i realize all of that is in vain Guess im gonna stick in my work and playing video games

[@trashijaci]

can we talk about how he improved the audio and editing quality? chefs kiss

[@Agui007]

I draw in realism style and having done dozens of drawings it feels like a labour of "what's the point anymore"! There's more to life as well than solitary labour.

[@andystark993]

I quite. I did 10 years of digging to no avail so... In my case was the best decission, still trying to reconcile with art as a hobby tho.

[@kasiako355]

Thank you for your encouragement! ✨💖✨

[@celticmanga]

Of course! You can do it!

[@thelazykid8059]

Just turned 14 some months ago I used to like drawing every now and then but I feel like I’m falling behind a lot when I’m drawing digital and I compare myself to younger artists and some people mine age a lot I feel like giving up a lot lately…

[@celticmanga]

Look at it this way, there's people in their 50s and 60s starting their art journey for the first time. You're in a great position to learn early - and you started about when I did too, seems like, so you're gonna be alright

[@thelazykid8059]

@@celticmanga thank you so much for replying! I really appreciate the reply you gave me! I just gave it a lot of thought recently and I shouldn’t give up yet!

[@sultanm8672]

PLEASSSEEE HELPPP WHENEVER I JUST START DRAWING I JUST STOP CUZ WHEN I DRAW THE BODY IT LOOK TRASHHHH 😭😭😭😭😭😭 HELPPPPP

[@celticmanga]

Use a reference, ALWAYS. Draw shapes in 3D, and use 3D forms, not just lines and outlines. Avoid drawing what you “think it looks like”, and just copy the reference. Hope this helps

[@sultanm8672]

@@celticmanga thanks will do

[@angiex_6391]

I'm currently learning to be a concept artist and I'm at a beginner level. I'm really having a hard time lately 'cause I have to learn and practice at my classmates's rhythm and it's really exhausting and stressing, even tho that's my dream and that's what I really want to become. This video just made my day, I really needed to hear this speech. Thank you so much for this...

[@celticmanga]

I’m rooting for you!

[@jadesslave4677]

I'm giving up because I have limited mobility in my hands and make a straight line or perfect circle or anything no matter how much I try can anyone teach me please

[@celticmanga]

Curious, what mobility issues do you have with your hand? And how does that impact your ability to draw?

[@jasond.b-w]

I’m in the same situation as a disabled person with limitations that can’t be fixed, and trying to just figure out to accept that art isn’t made for people like me is really agonizing. It’s horrible to see years and years of tutorials that say they’re for ‘beginners’ and ‘anyone can learn this’ when that just isn’t true. I really hope you’re doing alright, and either are able to find an adaptive option or a way to make peace with having to stop. 🙏🏻

[@dunkyking6310]

I can't draw a perfect circle either or a straight line without tools. Really, there was only one guy in history that could draw a perfect circle without a tool, and he was from the Renaissance. It doesn't need to be perfect or without a drawing tool. In fact, that's why tools like rulers exist, to help us. But lemme tell you something that I've come to terms with. Perfection itself is impossible. You will never ever draw anything perfectly. Give up trying to be perfect, and instead, try to do things better and as good as you can. We can't achieve perfection, but by chasing it, we get better. It's about the journey to getting better, but the destination of perfection, so sit can and enjoy the ride

[@luvwch]

thank you sooooo much

[@pamelatorres156]

Being an artist is more like digging for diamonds and by the time you find them you dug your own grave you are 6 feet under and can't get out again.😓

[@celticmanga]

Interesting take, but now I’m curious: why does it make you feel that way? Can you elaborate more on it?

[@pamelatorres156]

Well as an artist you spend years (decades even) trying to perfect your craft. You attempt to get better each year and all the while you enter shows, galleries, and online contests in order to build up a good reputation. Even after all that effort, there's no money to be made in what you do. The top prizes continue to be just out of reach even if you were selected as a finalist. Meanwhile everything else is getting expensive, including healthcare, and as you get older you're body is slowly breaking down. You're aware that when you die, your name doesn't end up in art history pages and you're forgotten.@@celticmanga

[@celticmanga]

Oh, I see. Making a living with art is another beast entirely. I wouldn’t even know how! It has always been a hobby for me. You seem to have gone very far with it and that’s something to be proud of - but I also see how that can be discouraging too.

[@pamelatorres156]

@@celticmanga Sorry if I wasn't more specific. I know from experience that unless we have our own Renaissance there's no $ to be made in art. There is no pot of gold; only endless disappointment.

[@DeathSpellXVI]

I'm a creative person, I always imagine all these stories with characters, but as a kid I was always told I could draw and I held on to that so hard, this was back in the 90's and I wanted to be an animator. Long story short, that didn't work and I did go to art school but I never really liked my art, so I always just tried to run away from showing my work and didn't take criticism very well. These days I feel even worse because of AI taking over, creating these amazing stuff and I'm like what's the freakin' point other than enjoying the process right?

[@AngryDestroyer0]

I needed this video

[@thisusserisacat]

It is hard, but maybe your art teacher is right not everyone is had the ability to create art, and it's okay .(in my case I quit art because I suck at figure drawing)

[@celticmanga]

I would heavily disagree with you, everyone can make art. I was awful at figure drawing too, until I put serious time into learning perspective and worked my way up to it

[@thisusserisacat]

@@celticmanga Maybe you are right

[@celticmanga]

@@thisusserisacat If you still wanna make art, keep going. If your teacher discourages you from doing something you want to do, they are a bad teacher. Prove 'em wrong!

[@thisusserisacat]

@@celticmanga Thanks so much for advice

[@thehunter5989]

How is it possible to give up if I haven't even put in effort or work? been struggling cause of my level, barely even drew things even as a kid never took it seriously until as an adult. and now my taste in art prevents me from improving cause of how I badly draw, even a toddler could do better

[@celticmanga]

It’s ok to suck, or be bad, my friend. Gotta allow yourself to be bad, and give yourself some grace. That’s the first step to being sorta good, eventually. Keep at it!

[@imjustnobody2837]

I will give up now im done

[@LunaBeaney]

I see pictures that are better than mine my classmates pictures are really nice this girl in are class and this boy said to me"wow she's better than art than you, just quit art your not good at it" People show off and it makes feel like I need to quit it in Roblox speed draw I try to add sooo much detail but people give me the lowest rates I've done art for my hole intire life I feel like my art will never get to improve;(

[@skyhavender]

Cylinder boxes spheres cubes and perspective. I hate doing it. But i do it anyway. Because if i dont i know i will regret it. But dont get me wrong. It is hard to "love the process" when everything i do sucks and the brain just wont stop torturing me telling me i suck and i cant ever make it. I will also say that i have no idea what to even focus on half the time. 😅

[@celticmanga]

Hey, I hear you. It’s hard and it feels pointless. But, those cylinders, boxes, and cubes in perspective are all a huge part of making any piece of art. They are how you start and plan! They simplify the process and take out the guesswork. It makes a huge difference, and you might not understand why it’s important until you actually implement them in your art.

[@thebruh2019]

Is it a issue i want mainly want to draw for money

[@gabeamadadaroma]

tbh it is bcs if u want to draw for money, and let's suppose u don't get any money by making art. You're gonna get discouraged, and eventually, it will kill your passion for art Idk if what I'm saying is right, but that's what happened w me (bad eng sorry

[@thebruh2019]

@@gabeamadadaroma No your right I guess drawing isn't for me lol

[@CamelliaFlingert]

i quitted art 3 years ago because i realized everything about it: 1. i started to draw without realizing that i actually didn't wanted to be an artist, it's just that internet did put me into echo chamber of artists and i started to envy them because they all seemed happy and cool, and i wanted to be happy and cool too 2. i was born with broken brain, which is unable to learn anything, not only art, learning itself is an impossible task for me, because it's too hard and only causing me pain and instantly makes me overwhelmed, therefore i just can't physically learn anything, my brain can't function, and it's not something that can be fixed with brute force and "just do it more", result will be the same 3. i realized that art will not make me happy and won't solve my underlying issues, which is caused this "desire" to be an artist in the first place, i actually don't have any passions in this life and not interested in anything and don't want to do anything, I WANT THE OPPOSITE, i want a peaceful life where I DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING, because doing anything only causes me a pain and discomfort and stress and i of course don't want to experience something like this, i'm not a masochist. but the problem is - despite realizing this all, i'm still suffering from the feeling that i'm missing out something in my life, i can't accept and live with the fact that i will never be able to be an artist even tho i don't need it, i don't know how to change my brain. P.S. also my nihilism played a huge role in quitting art too, i stopped understanding the point of making art.

[@celticmanga]

I’m sorry to hear all that. However, I noticed something here - I see that you speak a language quite fluently - english. You write well. That tells me you learned a language. And therefore, your brain is capable of learning. Otherwise, you would not be able to form words and express your ideas. Be careful with nihilism, it’s dangerous, and it’s only half of the correct answer to life. Best of luck out there, whatever you want to do.

[@CamelliaFlingert]

@@celticmanga the problem is, if i studied it intentionally to learn it - i wouldn't be able to do this, it happened by itself, that way i wasn't feeling any pain, stress, discomfort and hardships that i needed to overcome, my brain just remembered words and meanings behind them after some time (7 years) due to playing the video-games with english language or talking with english-speaking friends in Discord and just contacting with english-speaking people on internet in general, i wasn't doing it intentionally as i said, that's the only reason i was able to learn it, but it's impossible to do the same with art that way, you have to study to understand how to draw better + exercise physically by drawing and not only improving the theory and your knowledge (training muscle memory)

[@PatrickTheArtist715]

Hey, some of your symptoms sound a bit like ADHD - the feeling of not being able to have the discipline to learn something, the stress and the fact that you can learn something if it's fun, sounds a bit like ADHD. I also had these problems and still deal with the distractions and impulsivity sometimes but it's way easier than before, because in the past I was in a similar state you're now, but Jesus have saved me from these problems, and he can also help you! I know you're probably an atheist, but I challenge you to pray like this: Jesus, if you're real please help me understand that, and help me with all these problems I have". He will help you. Also I recommend you to search for "Give me an answer" here on KZbin, it's from a guy called Cliffe, it's going to help you too

[@CamelliaFlingert]

@@PatrickTheArtist715 wish we could finally live in peace without fanatics who propаgаdes their religion to everyone and annoying everyone with this nonsense and being low-intelligent specie, who believes in such nonsense in all seriousness when science exist, you're not different from flаtеаrthers at all, who interferes with the scientific progress towards the transhumanism and claims to be ethical while being the opposite of it P.S. religion will not cure mental illnessess, cope as you want, it will not help you with your ADHD, none of the meds were created by the religion but science, if you're religious go live in caves and don't ever think about going to the hospitals and don't you dare using the goods of civilization

[@CamelliaFlingert]

@@PatrickTheArtist715 wish we could finally live in peace without fanatics who propаgаdes their religion to everyone and annoying everyone with this nonsense and being low-intelligent specie, who believes in such nonsense in all seriousness when science exist, you're not different from flаtеаrthers at all, who interferes with the scientific progress towards the transhumanism and claims to be ethical while being the opposite of it P.S. religion will not cure mental illnessess, cope as you want, it will not help you with your ADHD, none of the meds were created by the religion but science, if you're religious go live in caves and don't ever think about going to the hospitals and don't you dare using the goods of civilization

[@mastafran]

At this point art is like a cigarette habit. I do it because I don't know what else to do with my time and it's slowly killing me inside.

[@rovert245]

Hey this just popped up in my feed and I can't help myself. I've seen this a ton with people working on life drawing. Those joint circles...the point is to not draw the whole circle....you're not relaying any information that way. Just draw the part that tells you if the limb is coming TOWARDS you (you see/draw the top of the circle if its below the horizon line) or AWAY (you draw the bottom of the circle). Think of it like you made a black circle around the outside of paper towel roll, which part would you see based on how you held it relative to your viewpoint, just draw that result. It's supposed to be a shorthand for limb direction. Also, in general, if a limb is starting in one direction, it'll stay that way (right elbow is coming towards you, right wrist will also be towards..etc.) of course there are exceptions, but it'll feel more natural this way as a general rule....then the other arm is almost always the reverse (left elbow goes away, left wrist goes away..) same goes for the legs. Try it a couple times and I think you'll get what I mean, hope it helps a bit. Best of luck to everyone on the journey, you have my respect!

[@celticmanga]

I dont even know what you mean by “joint circles” in the first place. You would have to visually, actually show what you mean.

[@rovert245]

@@celticmanga Ahh ok I apologize! Sorry if I was being confusing but I appreciate you taking the time to reply. The circles you draw at 39 seconds is what I'm referring to, the circles you're making for the elbow position, I think you'd get more out of them if you only drew half the circle based on the limb direction you want to convey. Best wishes.

[@celticmanga]

The circles I draw are for construction, not the finished product. Hope that clears it up.

[@KhyrisEidan]

I just don't know where to start besides just noodling doodling.

[@celticmanga]

I have a pretty good video on where to start, have you checked that out yet?

[@KhyrisEidan]

@@celticmanga I haven't. But will watch it.

[@Bergacci88]

Im 35 , ive been drawing on and off since third grade. Today I officially quit. Ive wasted so much money and time.

[@celticmanga]

Sorry to hear that, hope you find something that you enjoy better

[@brownshoes5225]

Great video. (But use dark theme yo 😅)

[@celticmanga]

I love dark theme, just wasn’t logged in on this device 🫡

[@fruit_fingrr]

You've said it all

[@celticmanga]

I hope so! Tried to cover all bases.

[@Youraveragegoober]

Yeah, my dumbass is still given up

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

I don’t care about art, and I’m glad to not listen to the status quo who mandate to do art and be creative. Now, I have moved on to learning new unrelated unartistic and uncreative skills which help other people, are more interesting, worth my time, and I couldn’t be happier.

[@celticmanga]

I'm happy for you. Doing what gives your life meaning and purpose is best!

[@costelinha1867]

"Art is a cycle, sometimes you draw really, well, and sometimes you feel like you can't draw at all." Except I'm still waiting for the "drawing really well part" to happen for the first time.

[@celticmanga]

your time is coming, just keep practicing!

[@KipperTheSeventh]

My main problem is if I'm learning to make art then I'm not making art and i know no one cares and no one will even see this but I'm leaving this comment because... I don't know why actually

[@celticmanga]

Art practice is still making art! You got this

[@BSAltd]

thank you QuQ

[@Feay0k]

Ty..

[@Paopao621]

If you quit because you suck, you will suck forever.

[@VannKieru-kh5cb]

thank it help me alot:)

[@celticmanga]

glad I could help!!

[@KipperTheSeventh]

Most people seem to have difficulty enjoying the learning process but my only problem is I don't know how to learn

[@celticmanga]

Don’t overthink learning, just draw a lot from reference. Copying is ok for learning especially

[@KipperTheSeventh]

@@celticmanga the only problem with that I don't know how to use a reference or what kind of reference to use

[@celticmanga]

Any art or photograph that speaks to you is fine as a reference. Dont overthink, that’s the enemy of art. Also check my other videos because they show you EXACTLY how to use references.

[@KipperTheSeventh]

@@celticmanga most the videos I find just tell me what not to do or tell me nothing at all I doubt yours will help any more than that

[@itsjflash]

@@KipperTheSeventh bruh his videos literally tell you step by step how to do everything though, they will definitely help you. Especially the how to draw the head series.

[@GnaReffotsirk]

I stopped then saw everything was just as meaningless. It's like feeding a cat. To many it seems meaningful, necessary, but really it's not.

[@ArtFreak71]

I feel like I should quit bc no matter how hard I try I just can't draw. I don't mean my drawing are bad bc they're kinda decent or at least look like what they're supposed to. But I physically can't get myself to draw. I can sit down with my sketchbook away from distraction and a sharpend pencil with good music yet I still freeze up like I forgot how to draw and don't know where to start. I've watched so many art block videos I feel like there's no more hope for me and I should just let it go

[@celticmanga]

You could also just take a break, and come back if inspiration hits you! It's not like you have to make a decision on it for life, or anything

[@ArtFreak71]

@@celticmanga thanks that takes a lot of the pressure off 😊

[@dunkyking6310]

​@@ArtFreak71So many people are obsessed with the destination, instead of the travel. I feel like the song "Enjoy the Ride" by Morcheeba is very relevant. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, the journey of drawing.

[@ArtFreak71]

@@dunkyking6310thanks 😊 I needed that

[@dunkyking6310]

@@ArtFreak71 no problem. Did ya listen to that song I listed?

[@fruit_fingrr]

Yh

[@eggshells7696]

Thank you

[@StonerSquirrel]

The answer is, YOU CAN'T!!!! Even if you stop, it'll comeback like a drug withdrawl symptoms. Once you go there you can't go back, bby!!

[@zzzamnesia]

Im quitt art dawg i got a f bye

[@celticmanga]

Do what u gotta do