When Does Beauty Matter? Artist Statement

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@CardboardBots Ай бұрын

I've watched you off and on for years. From the very beginning, I thought, "You were there." It seemed like your art was fully formed already, tjat you had "made it." Imposter syndrome is real. You have always been where you need to be. You have to justify nothing. However you see yourself and your art, i see success. An artist is never satified, that is their curse. Seeking beauty. Seeking perfection.

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

🫶🙏🙏 thank you

@mjpete27 Ай бұрын

Well spoken! How can anyone disagree?

@spikesartroom Ай бұрын

I believe art is subjective. Same goes with "beauty". I can find a broken fence beautiful so beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm visually impaired so I'm sure I see things diff than a person w 2 working 👀. I'm also my worst critic. I see the "mistakes" while others see beauty. It also depends on what a person is going thru. I once painted an abstract forest w all colors under the sun. It spoke to a 16 young lady w depression. She saw passion in red, light in yellow and she liked the dark colors. You can't have the light without the dark. For every piece there is a person that fits that piece. I could keep going on this subject! Great video, have a safe move!

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

Thank you for your shared experiences. I do love the ways others can help us to see beauty where we miss it ourselves. It seems that once we notice beauty somewhere, we can remember to notice it more often going forward. Thanks you your well wishes ❤️

@michaelparry1383 Ай бұрын

It happens one day at a time, one moment at a time, brush mark after brush mark. The joy for the artist is to build, draw, paint, and create. The process is what counts and gives joy. If you you do reaches others, then that is great. There is beauty on both sides of the work; creating and/or viewing. :You do great Robin.

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

Thank you for that :) I wholeheartedly agree that the beauty comes in both process and product. I love the process of seeing yourself bring something to life in art ❤️

@sunshinegirl2015 Ай бұрын

You've just validated me in a way I didn't know I needed.. I have always made art. For the love of it, to process emotions, to regulate myself, to get through depression. And I've been self conscious? Or frustrated? That I always end up making very colorful artwork! It was upsetting because you know people assume it's happy... because it's rainbowy. And I wanted to make things that were moody or a whole vibe! But I think you're right and I always makes colorful artwork because colors make me happy.. And I need to find happiness a lot. So thanks for the new perspective. ❤️

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. It’s a really validating comment to read about shared experience ❤️

@EurrikkeEdward Ай бұрын

Im also in a constant conflict with myself when it comes to "beauty". For the longest time I had such a hard time determining what is "beautiful". Like I know when an illustration is really well made but for things that are not as well crafted and people would still call it beautiful- I'd get stumped. Even now my guiding compass is asking the people close to me if this looks good- then I just hone in on that. But when someone compliments the illustration- I feel confused and conflicted. I'd feel like I could've done better and the work came out great from pure luck instead of the hard work and skill I put into it haha

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

I think it's something we can create a very personal relationship with and cultivate. How I perceive beauty has expanded a lot over time, getting introduced to new experiences. Other people can help inform our values, but I do think it's a worthwhile pursuit to define and expand it for yourself; + get to know what intrigues you. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for watching!

@EurrikkeEdward Ай бұрын

@@RobinSealark thank you for your insight! I'm trying my best atm to find that all guiding spark. Luckily(or unluckily) I still have a lot to learn still and improve on. So "getting better" has been a great motivator so far. I try to remind myself that Im lucky- or I deserve to be able to make a living thru my art since I worked hard on it, but I really understood that feeling of wanting to express- *more* in my work. More "beauty". Its comforting to hear about others having the same sentiment.

@TeacupGirl Ай бұрын

I relate a lot to your struggles Robin, as throughout my most painful experiences in life and sorrow that I see around me, I have always found myself turning to beautiful scenes and peaceful moments as a balm for healing the pain and sadness. I seem to gravitate towards re-creating those moments of beauty and peacefulness in hopes that I can capture some of the lightness that helped lift me out of the dark times, especially as I want to be able to pass that gift onto others. It might make my art reductive and one note in some peoples eyes -but to me those moments were everything and I can only hope that one day my art will be able to lift and inspire hope in the same way that I felt during those moments…..

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

That’s beautiful :) thank you for sharing with me. I think it’s really nice to talk like this because I think the world suffers when people let go of hope and we benefit from each other’s joy

@TeacupGirl Ай бұрын

@@RobinSealark I totally agree- a world without hope is such a sad place to be… 🌼

@neptunite5973 Ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see you're still making art. I subscribed to you back in 2017 and unsubscribed sometime in 2020 i think? Still your art and videos have been struck in my mind since then.

@mjpete27 Ай бұрын

Hullo Robin, I often wonder about how my art is perceived and am I am truly making any kind of impression, statement, even creating a thought of any kind in the people who view my art. I have participated in group discussions even critic’s of fellow artists, some quite heated! I am glad that you are entertaining these thoughts about your own art. I am going to offer this thought. If you can find beauty in your art revel in it! A message? Celebrate it! Some feeling? Enjoy or be horrified by it! I have enjoyed watching your videos and seeing you create a wide range of ideas on canvas, wood, paper, even non-standard items. You have become a true Artist. I believe this with my entire being as a person and as a fellow artist. I am hopeful that you will continue to create, discover, enable others to see your thoughts and viewpoints from your art. The ONLY thing that can stop you is you! Please keep creating, continuing making your art. I know that you are going to have a long and illustrious career with or without sales. Sales do not an Artist create, it sure helps pay the bills! If you fall into the trap of commercial art production for the almighty dollar, this says something as well, does it not? I hope to follow your link yet I am doubtful that I am going to be able to participate in Patreon with your other supporters. I commend ALL WHO DO! I have simply decided that I am going to spend the time I have left creating art that I want to create, no more clients to satisfy or people to bring happiness or sadness to. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us and I am truly glad that you continue to ask questions of yourself and your viewers. Please take care, be safe and enjoy creating your art. You are truly inspirational to so many, I encourage you to keep the flame alive! Thank you.

@RobinSealark Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment :) I love how encouraging the sentiment is to find, accentuate, and celebrate the things your art captures. I think it’s wonderful you’re making for you :) the balance of work for pay and work for yourself is an interesting one when you’re self discovering. I hope to continue to push my craft and find those who connect as I evolve :) My love of art has carried me a log way and I’ll do my best to foster it through whatever life changes come. Loving it gives me a certain personal satisfaction i hope to always carry forward :)