Why I Stopped Uploading and What I've Been Up To (and a face reveal)

[@tatianelima6327]

Hi Nada, This is the most interesting channel I've ever watched. Raw and real. Thanks for being you.

[@NadaMakes1]

Wow thank you

[@FiveTrackTape]

This is performance art at its finest, being yourself! You nailed it. Births (and rebirths) of any kind are always messy affairs so your situation feels weird. Nevertheless, looking back in a couple decades it should all make sense. Like others I came for the pigments but I'm staying for the authenticity. Be you, and do a lot. P.S. I've heard it's not actually existential dread unless it comes from the existential region of France. Otherwise it's just sparkling anxiety. Cheers.

[@NadaMakes1]

Ah thanks so much, Ken! Super validating comment - it is 100% messy from where I stand so I appreciate your perspective. I am glad to have you stay and I do really hope that you enjoy what I'll have to show! That dread line is gold, got a very good belly laugh out of it

[@loriescalera]

Oh Nada, should I say I am so sorry, or I am so happy for you! I empathize with what you are going through. You are me when I was your age. I am 63 now. You will find your way. Someone told me at 20 that "everything you do will make up what you eventually do/become in your life." All the science stuff I took, all the nerdie things I did as a way to avoid painting, EVERYTHING did come into play. At 63 I STILL avoid painting sometimes (or feel like it) because I "feel" like I avoided painting when I was young. (my parents were entirely unsupportive). But like you I made my way. I continued to try different things. I finally settled on Graphic Design as a career and was really good at that. Marriage, children, obligations, responsibility.... but everything felt like an avoidance of really who I am - who I am supposed to be at a soul level. Some of us get lives like that. I always say "I didn't get the guidebook to life." Here is something I figured out - that WE think we are supposed to be ADULTS in our 20's. But it is not true. We are children that are having the opportunity to LEARN how to become adults. It really starts much later after all of the experiences you have in your 20's. You NEED those failures of your 20's to make you into the adult you will more or less be by your 30's when you are on your own. It is so funny what you do because it is so much like me. The CURIOSITY for life, the need for performance, the sharing... the isolation. Just embrace it my friend..... it will all propel you forward - even if you are not sure. The only person who is sure is the one who "picks" their path... and even then, they can be struck down by an unexpected impediment. (I've been fired 4 times!) Each time devastating, but each time leading me to a much BETTER place.... its like the Universe keeps you on a particular destiny whether or not you fall off by your own unknowing. I don't know what to say to help support your lovely video making - to let you know that you ARE FULL of value, meaning, pretty, smart and philosophical. Be KIND to yourself in this process. It was one thing I was not to myself. What a blessing you are to us even through your person confusion. Do not lend too much time to anything negative. Move with your intuition and just KEEP DOING. It WON'T make much sense until much later in life when you get to look back and see the garment you wove to wear for your life. Find me on FB if you like. Warmly, virtual hug, keep it going, Lori A. Escalera

[@NadaMakes1]

Ah im so honored to have read this comment, thank you for sharing

[@loriescalera]

@@NadaMakes1 But Nada - that's just IT: "permission"... is it coincidence that I was using this word over the weekend with other female artists? No. No coincidence. Women are STILL oppressed in a world that is institutionally held by men. I paid for a global art conference in which the art historian lectured on Art History Realism and he left EVERY woman of history out - except Rosa Bonheur and the contemporary presenters. It was so out of step with what we need to bring to the world! So I wrote 3 women artists who were given "permission" to do a round table discussion. Young women don't see the inequality. They are afraid if they speak out they will not be given "permission." I can't give you honestly any permission. I can give you truth, authenticity, experience, wisdom, facts, common sense and analysis. It is YOU dear Nada that will have to grow into the world of not needing permissions. It is you dear Nada that will pave the way for others to HAVE permission. Where is the TRUTH that we have to find our own way? Where is the truth that we must NEED permission of those who hold unjustifiable powers over our success and failures? The truth is, your parents appear to have given you "permission." Now, what you can make of it - you must do thru failures and struggles. You must pick yourself back up after you lick your wounds and go again. It's kinda like playing a pinball machine and getting knocked around a lot! P.S. I made the mango Indian Yellow! It worked out great as a dye. I used some calcium carbonate, baking soda, baking powder... I separated into two piles - one as dye and one which has the powders. Don't ask me what I will do with it yet... haha. I think it will be fugitive tho! Best wishes to you. You WILL HAVE a LIFE. What kind of life, beautiful, smart Nada, is something to ask yourself... then make some plans - realizing - they will go astray....because the Cosmos in infinite wisdom, well, let's say - we are part of the entertainment, I guess!

[@brothernobody1775]

Art pricks the heart and stirs it into the mind making the color Dream. your pigment videos have been an inspiration cuz, i personally look forward to whats next. Btw, you look good on camera, hope that helps.

[@trira1171]

True, art is a physical channel to dreams. Art allows you to dream or physically represent your dreams.

[@abbymoses9041]

I love this!! I honestly wish there was more unfiltered, unedited, real content like this. I just found your channel today and while I was intrigued by your pigments, this is even more captivating to me! I had tried to do something candid and genuine like this a few years ago, but I ended up deleting everything because I lost confidence in what I was making. Its so cool to see someone posting something so similar, and your journey and experience are inspiring. Keep doing you

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment it made my morning :) I do hope that you'll feel comfortable with however much you decide to end up sharing or not sharing! (I would love to see it)

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Excellent comment. 💙

[@sh.l5280]

You're really cool Nada! I cant wait to see your new projects :) I myself am trying to get into an art school where I live, and I'm waiting for the answer letter at the moment. It sounds so amazing to have an opportunity to play and try out so many new leads of art. I wish you all the best continuing on.

[@NadaMakes1]

Aw thanks so much!! And thats really exciting :) I wish you the best experience

[@macurry81]

Discovered your channel today and clicked this video by accident....so glad I did! You have a unique & interesting story to tell and love your perspective. I spent 10 yrs as a casino dealer b4 going back to school and getting my software development degree. Going through another round of introspection now after obtaining my dream job but really pushing & over working myself to the point of it hurting my health. On medical leave now & discovering art (painting, coloring, weaving) to learn some self soothing techniques. I really needed go hear this today:)

[@C4NT1]

It's really interesting to learn about your background. Also, thanks for uploading this. It made me realize some things on my relationship with photography and this sense of self-worth I have attached to it. I haven't been feeling like myself for the past few months, and part of it was because I felt like I lost my drive to create anything. It was also cool getting to hear you talk; I don't think I've ever heard you voice til now. Anyway, always lookin' forward to seeing what you getting into/create next!

[@NadaMakes1]

Ah thank you so much! I am a big fan of your photography so it means a lot and I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with creating and how hard that can be sometimes even if its the only thing you want to do. It 100% takes part of your identity and its a constant negotiation. I do really hope that you find a flow that feels good

[@enoughtomatosoup]

I'd love to see your new projects, Nada! I'm definitely staying ♥️

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you

[@Fool_of_a_Toque]

I'm so excited to see where your art goes and am loving the minimal setup! It feels like having an art buddy talk about their feels as we both work on our projects 😊

[@NadaMakes1]

Aw I love that, thanks! The idea of other people working with me while I work warms my heart so much

[@pureoftheheart]

Hey Nada, welcome back. I really look forward to the direction you’re taking the channel. It’s good to see someone upload what they want rather than for views. It makes the videos more genuine and therefore more enjoyable to watch. I hope you get more comfortable in front of camera or even find a way to show us what you’re up too from behind it. To be honest I’m really looking forward to some electronics and programming videos as I’ve gotten into those hobbies myself. Keep up the great work.

[@NadaMakes1]

Hi Elliott thanks for the super validating comment! You've brought my panic levels down a bit :) I am not very good at electronics or programming yet but im excited to share the absurd things that I end up making.

[@bamzerdaniel1997]

Hope you’re doing well, You got an interesting life and authenticity is always appreciated. You have a deeper understanding and love of art. keep doing what you’re doing, we need people like you. last year I finally got a steady job and place to myself. And 2 weeks ago I propped up an easel in one room with a canvas and finally going to go back to painting. But Ive been procrastinating by watching KZbin videos and yeah that’s how I found your channel… and ended up binge watching It.

[@twicebittenthasme5545]

I had only just found your channel and am glad I did. I am interested in pigments and your work in them intrigued me. I wish you well in whatever endeavors you choose and hopefully you'll be inspired enough to share more. Thank you so much for what you have shared and hopefully, you'll share more. Be well and satisfied.

[@nouseinaname]

I watched 1 video of how to recycle my clay, and have discovered a person that seems so genuine and intriguing, and honestly someone I'd love to grab a coffee with.

[@rmyersperry1]

Hi Nada. I just recently stumbled upon your pigment making. I thought it was really cool. Your candidness is much appreciated and very much respected. We are all trying to find our way through this thing called life. Lots of people live a life unfulfilled doing what they don’t love. I’m glad you realized early, where your heart is and where it is not. No matter what you do I will continue to follow your channel to see what you are up to. I appreciate you and the work and time you have put into your channel. Sending peace and success to you in all of your endeavors! Namaste!!!

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you for the lovely and encouraging comment :) it makes my heart smile. Being candid has always been something that has been really scary and led to bad things for me so I truly appreciate the support. Best wishes and regards to you too

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

You’re special and I’m so happy to find you. Making Art Humm. Well Art is Life. It’s good your experimenting. Kudos and I will follow you. Please keep us in the loop and I’ll be watching. I’m thrilled with the pigment making. Some day you’re gonna use this skill. Realize that workshops charge a lot of money teaching the very skills that you have. Much encouragement is sent your way. 🤓😻Heart Hugs.

[@swordbellums]

It takes a lot of courage to try to live on your own terms. Your health & happiness are the most important thing!

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you! and I wish you both (the health and the happiness) :)

[@andrewj3672]

Oh i just saw this video :) I'm glad you're back. Strange how much changes in not so much time at all. It's so interesting because last year I realized I wasn't happy with painting either. For me it was a temporary thing, I just needed a break from it for a while. I started drawing simple little comics instead, which honestly I'm more passionate about than any of the paintings i did for years leading up to my break. I could talk for hours about them :D I'm only now really getting back into painting with that fresh perspective and i really think it helped me find joy in my artwork again. I'm interested to see where you will go with the non-painting mediums.

[@NadaMakes1]

Painting is hard!! Drawing becomes a kind of shelter or nice grounded environment to work in. I think that painting is comfortable for many, but sometimes all the decision making involved in filling a canvas with paint can get exhausting.

[@MathewTitus]

Wow! I just discovered your channel and it's amazing. Sorry that it took so long - but I thought you ought to know you did some amazing work here.

[@northchaser5163]

A very interesting tale of incredibly varied experiences. I'm curious to see what lays ahead with your works. Also the topic of art being process reliant and using whatever is on hand reminded me of an exhibit at the Hamilton Art Gallery over here in Ontario called the Bruegel Bosch Bus. Its a work composed of various pop culture figurines, model buildings, and other obscure odds and ends sprawled across the rusting corpse of a Volkswagen Bus in a metropolis like form. Its a fascinating piece and if you ever get the chance to see it in person I highly recommend it.

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you! I will definitely read as much as I can about that, thanks for letting me know about it, very cool!

[@tuvei]

I learned so much about pigments from you, please don't remove the old videos. I need to rewatch :D Oh, and I have saved up on bits of candle wax that I don't know what to do with so a video on candle making would make me so so happy. And if not - it is lovely to follow an artists thoughts and experimentations so I'll be watching that too, definetly. Yeah!

[@NadaMakes1]

I would never ! :) Im quite obsessed with candle making at the moment and im using all recycled/ scrap wax so im really excited that you'll be interested in that! Thank you so much for your lovely comment I really appreciate it

[@trira1171]

Failures are a stepping stones to success. It is a cliche because it's so true. And we all are summation of our failures.

[@Blackdye13]

Great to see you back! The art/painting discussion sounds like a conversation I've had many times with art school friends, so you're not alone there! I look forward to the video about painting being the hardest art form

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you! Yes they are very much art woes in the current economic system lol my friends and I are all very broke

[@Blackdye13]

@@NadaMakes1 Oh yeah, so are we! And very few people I studied with stuck with it so it's good to see people still making art!

[@omikaru4507]

Welcome back.I m glad you are making videos again.. I found you thanks to pigments videos.. You inspired me to make my own pigments for my art collage project, it was a lot of fun.I look forward to new videos. You are an amazing person :)

[@NadaMakes1]

Ah thank you!! Im so happy to hear that you've made pigments makes me smile really big :)

[@RobSanx]

It’s nice to see you. I have always loved your voice and you look the same as you sound, close, calming and true. I can relate with being interested in different areas and with making things to procrastinate “main” things. 🤦‍♂️ But secondary things can be so entertaining and interesting… I like your curious mind and the way you put things in order and search for what makes you feel good. Of course your not useless! You have a purpose, many purposes 😆, as many as you want. I found you because of the pigments but stayed because of the mind behind and the way you look at things and explain them to us. So I’m sure whatever you are going to do will be interesting. I’ll remain open to see what’s next. Best wishes.

[@NadaMakes1]

Hi Rob! I remember your great comments from when I first started posting it so its super awesome to hear from you again! I am blushing and happy that you liked the video - the motivation and perspective is really huge, and something I lack a lot so thanks for that :) And yes, I've become skilled at things just by using them as a way to procrastinate. Plus thinking of all the ways one can make art - its pretty endless what you can do!

[@RobSanx]

I'm glad you found that on my words. I'm pretty sure someday you'll find the same from the inside instead of the outside, looking on how you're aware of your processes, which is both necessary and difficult. I forgot to mention when you say about waiting for the perfect moment. I fall into this error often. My brain doesn't deal very well with two things at a time. I suppose all the artists need some concentration but this society is not made to find that perfect moment and we have to learn to deal with it. I have two songs about this idea, and one of them is unfinished because of the perfect moment thing... 😆 But this time I have a good reason. Now I'm the one that is moving. If I'm having these issues by moving from the city to the countryside I can only imagine what it is for you...

[@jamiexavier1546]

Yaaay! Welcome back! I missed you alot! and its okay, you dont have to keep showing your face i understand if your uncomfortable, I hope you keep making pigment videos! those are awesome! And its totally okay to make painting videos as well! we would love to see your art!

[@Ash-kn8oc]

I wish i could just leave Egypt like that .. Hope you are doing fine And about painting, you can pursuit other things but you don't have to drop it completely, don't think about monetizing it .. Just have fun painting Looking forward for your work

[@NadaMakes1]

Yes, I consider myself lucky and privileged! Shits rough, im sorry and am def trying to make the most out of being able to leave. And I think what you are saying will ultimately be what I do :) painting is for fun and family only, other stuff I'll sell though.

[@MarcGebhard]

Understand on the constant failure with pigments. I've done a ton of experimenting with them over the last couple of years...since you explained the lake pigment process. Whenever other people ask me about making pigments, I always tell them go look up NadaMakes.

[@NadaMakes1]

Aw that is so cool! I have been so wowed seeing the beautiful pigments you've been making. Its really a pleasure to hear that you're still making them , they are really beautiful

[@sammsart]

You are awesome. I can't wait to see more upcoming content from you!

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you! Cant wait to show it :)

[@jameshelton8095]

Welcome back. Just wanted to say that I appreciate your sharing your time. I started watching your videos because I was curious about pigments and stuck around because of the way you were playing around and trying things out because you just wanted to know. Even when they did not work well, you always learned something so I wouldnt consider any of them failures. I look forward to seeing what else you play around with whether it be art related, electronics, or anything else. It is your personality and the way you are doing things that is interesting. As long as you are having fun, learning something, or just feel like sharing, you should do the videos. No doubt there will be rude and hurtful comments at times, but they are just jerks and not people you would want to hang out with anyway. Try to just skip those comments and chalk them up to having some unknowable reason (like a bad rash or a rumbly tummy (dopey grin)) for being a jerk and not that there is anything wrong with your videos. I tend to think of it like this, with so much out there to watch, why wouldnt they just go watch something else. Instead they go out of their way to say things to cause hurt and sadness. So that is their true goal. I also have to say it is really cool to hear you tried so many different classes and will continue to try new media. When you start to intermix them, you will want to learn even more (smile). Never stop learning and trying new things. Thank you for sharing

[@NadaMakes1]

Hi James, thanks for the awesome comment - you are right that learning and the process of it are valuable in themselves! The older I get the more I accept that. I super appreciate the motivation and support - I will do my best to not think negatively or take negative comments too much to heart and yea keep going with the spirit you mentioned of exploring and trial and error. Thanks again!

[@JMKrauss1]

Hi Nada! I just found your channel out of interest for pigments and I have to say that I really, really like your videos! They are just beautiful and interesting and super calm and relaxing to watch! I like the way you speak and make and present your videos! I would be interested to know what you are doing nowdays! How is life going? What projects are you working on these days? I hope you have a wonderful day! 🤗 By the way. That was the first time I saw a video of someone calmly speaking about their life while sitting in front of a mirror, washing stuff. Loved it!

[@NadaMakes1]

Hi! Thank you for the incredibly kind message

[@JMKrauss1]

@@NadaMakes1 Hey Nada! Wonderful to hear from you and thank you for your kind reply! Wow! An art grant?! Congratulation! I dont think it is too weird to make a mold of your entire body! It sounds super awesome and cool! I'm really looking forward to see about it! Will you post about the project on your KZbin-Channel or do you use another platform these days? I'm sorry about your income situation. I guess to find a healthy balance between a 'good job' and 'having enough time and energy for creative work' is always a challenge... I used to be in that situation before, too. And about me... I guess I'm kind of weird, too. I'm currently a buddhist monk, living in the forest of Thailand. Thats why there are no big 'art projects' nowdays. Just some wood work and crafting, a little bit of sewing and crocheting, and a lot of writing. Nothing crazy and big like a full-body-mold. Looking forward to hear from you! Have a wonderful day and week, Nada! Jonas

[@JMKrauss1]

​@@NadaMakes1 Hey Nada! Today I was thinking about your channel and wondering how you are doing?! How is life going? Did you finish your full-body-mold-project yet? I hope you are fine and you found some good time-balance for your creative work. Have a wonderful day! :) Best wishes from the (rainy) Thai forest!

[@twycross3]

Hey Nada! Trying to monetize painting is tough. I had some of my friends tell me to monetize my art but I didn't feel that it would make it so I never did. But painting/doodling has always been a outlet for me. On occasion I get into a serious pigment making mode and start mixing several different shades of the same color. I want to see you happy with what you do and I hope you find it as you explore the new direction your KZbin channel is going in. By the way I've been exploring a newer yellow that's getting more into the market now called Bismuth yellow (or Bismuth Vanadate). I didn't make it but bought it on-line and started mixing it with other colors to make different shades of yellow/orange/green. If you get the inclination bismuth yellow and prussian blue make a beautiful green!

[@NadaMakes1]

Hey hey its been a while since we chatted, im happy youre still here!!! Also very happy to hear that youre still enjoying making colours and it seems like you're quite advanced. Bismuth yellow sounds obscure and awesome - havent heard of it all (but you always introduce me to new things)

[@twycross3]

@@NadaMakes1 Now that you live in a place where its easier to get different things you should try to make your own paints and paint something with them. Making a new color your inspired by might get you going on a art project. I've also been mixing ochre with that bismuth yellow and I'm really enjoying the shades of yellow I've made so far.

[@amandakate5bingham235]

Love this. Well done u for going off the cuff. ❤from Australia 😘

[@trira1171]

Money is not evil. Making money is not wrong. Infact, money is necessary. Just learn to share it with others when you have too much. Socializing involves some tricks: a) verbal b) non-verbal Learning them, being conscious of them, makes it easy to socialize and make friends. People react to cues given by us wittingly or unwittingly.

[@TRIPLEACCESSORIES]

I love this video as well. So raw ! Nada - what are you using to edit your video ? And WHAT are you washing in your bowl !!? lol

[@macurry81]

More thoughts/feedback after watching video: *no music/special effects or cuts needed...much more genuine without it. (Plus...if you're anything like me it'll reduce the chances of procrastination:)) *failures are learning opportunities so not really failures:) Lots of value there! *I decided to subscribe because I value & appreciate your authentic/genuine candidness...not for videos on pigments. And I don't subscribe much:)

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you I really appreciate it and it warms my heart to read what you wrote - sorry for the super late answer though, this year has been nuts a bit :( I hope you are well!

[@sidihusseinal-faisal1030]

Salams. Nice to meet you. Just a suggestion, maybe consider going into digital design like adobe photoshop, illustrator, animation, video editing & effects, etc. It would be similar to painting but without a brush and ink. Everything would be designed on the computer. This way you can still be doing something artistic/creative and make a good income. The world is moving more towards the IT field, and this is connected to the IT field so there will always be a need for this type of work. These types of software don't take long to learn and the rest of the work is your imagination. Hope things work out well for you, In-Sha-Allah. P.s., With this type of job a lot of times you can work from home too, especially during these covid times, so that's a nice bonus. :)

[@trira1171]

For someone to become a really good artist, they need to go through some discomfort (physical discomfort). Because artisty people tend to be impulsive (making them unstable). Going through physical trails makes them stabilize and channelize the impulses in a more productive and beautiful way. Try hiking, or fasting or breathing exercises, or cold showers (in winter), or mountain climbing, or tree climbing, ... etc. That will polish the artist in you. Another thing that helps the artists is to take up chess. Chess requires you to be calculative. Art requires you to be emotional & impulsive. They balance each other well. Visual arts (like painting, drawing, photography,... etc) need music to balance (and vice versa). So, listening to instrumental music is a way to balance as a visual artist. Balance is necessary for any thing to be successful properly.

[@chanheosican6636]

You know there are many pigments that u can buy on Ebay Cobalt carbonate, Nickel carbonate, Iron carbonate, etc and attempt to make a Oil type Lacquer with Acrylic paint (White). That would be an Interesting if you are up to it. Never give up even if it does not work. Explaining why it fails and trying again with more success is part of Painting and chemistry.

[@chanheosican6636]

I had biotechnology advanced degrees, Photonics and wastewater management but could not find any jobs and then I went into science and Instructables. 32,000 views and will make new Instructables these days. Finding any job is very difficult but they wanted bachelor degrees. 10 years then I got sick (Bipolar 2). So I work part time and doing art and other stuff.

[@NadaMakes1]

Wow thats very impressive what you've learned and know how to do - im sorry that the current systems in place are awful and screw over good hard working people all the time. I am happy though that you found a creative way to provide and get value from what you do, it is very valuable! And art is life :)

[@rgreabeiel]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so much and am just beginning to try to create lake pigments. I am having a really hard time finding the "recipe" or a general guideline of where to start with proportions of dye solution, alum and washing soda. Would you be able to help me? Or point me to any resources? thank you very much!

[@NadaMakes1]

Honestly, my process is bad because I haven't found any recipes either! Google really isn't that helpful when it comes to lake pigments. Ive found that using less washing soda, and lots of alum works best for a nice soft pigment with good yield. So like 1-2 tsps alum to 1/8th- 1/4 tsp washing soda. I do wish someone would nail down the best ratio though!

[@chanheosican6636]

Chromium carbonate can be made by chromium chloride and sodium carbonate then you get a green blue powder. It Cr+3 not as toxic as Cr+4 or Cr+6 (Sodium dichromate, etc).

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[@devvenkiah5589]

Enjoy the making aspect ,,, i upcycle & use them for projects without any fixed endings... Its more fun for me & stops the fear of making .i just add my art to fb as i go along ... Without being all sales... Takes the pressure away:) ... Liked your vid thanks :)

[@NadaMakes1]

Thats a great point about the stopping the fear of making! I definitely spend a lot of time paralyzed because a certain project is too much of a mountain to climb. Your approach is 100% something im trying to learn

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Don’t ever give up!!!

[@jewelleharper6285]

Pretty sure she’s me but a little bit younger and Canadian. I procrastinated finishing my computer science degree with art which I’ve been doing since I was young, came across this channel because I love art and have since a very young age, but then I started procrastinating art-dreading monetizing it and was researching pigments... life stalled. Now finishing school and my parents aren’t diplomats

[@NadaMakes1]

I hope we are both able to find our own good balance between stability/ security and art and making just for the sake of making. If it makes you feel any better Im not Canadian and currently stuck in immigration hell so everything is very much stalled too :( especially because of the virus. All I can do these days is keep trying my best even if that is not very impressive

[@WithMunchkins]

I stumbled onto your video while searching glass muller. What are you upto these days Nada? Hope you are doing well🌟

[@WildBearFoot]

I work with metal but I'm afraid of making anything for anyone because I worry I'll be judged.

[@phillipstroll7385]

It seems like that which we used to figure out by our teens you guys today aren't learning, or even beginning to explore, until your mid twenties. How in the hell do you pay your rent and buy your groceries? Do your parents pay your rent? I don't mean this to be ugly. I'm genuinely curious how young adults survive today. We had jobs young and by time we went off to uni we were home owners. I wish we had more time to sale through life then and explore our feelings and wants more instead of our needs. It's always been no surprise to me why the ancient Greeks were known for being deep thinkers. Because when you have nothing physical to do thinking is all one does. Which can both lead us forward but also hold us back. Good luck in life.

[@Spadez614]

You're so talented. You're about the only one doing pigment on KZbin. I'm definitely subbing. Do you have a Instagram? I'd love to just pick your brain.

[@NadaMakes1]

Thank you, that is very kind! My instagram is sunny.dew_ be warned that I do like to have fun with that account and occasionally post stupid things and be crude! Feel free to dm me about any pigment stuff im always happy to talk about that :)

[@Spadez614]

@@NadaMakes1 it'll be this same name hun. Thanks Hun

[@Lollero200q]

Nada is cutie 3.14 🥰

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

I doubt you'll see this, but I completely understand. I love people seeing my art but I don't want to sell it and I don't want to make anything for anyone because then I lose the quality or even passion to do things that I like and what I want to do, thus making it very difficult to keep up with the craft and enjoying the process. I don't know what to do with my life because everything is about money and the dominance with money.

[@NadaMakes1]

i feel the same way!

[@kiahfriesen8745]

Your life is so valuable, every single person is made for a reason! You are so gifted with your creativity. Consider checking out Jesus... He gives reason and peace and clarity and makes life beautiful ♥️

[@sonyasupernova9313]

Does anyone have Nada's Instagram?

[@NadaMakes1]

My instagram is sunny.dew_ but it is a bit more for a mature audience compared to my youtube content! Nothing unethical or crazy, just a bit edgy

[@Beccination]

hello nice to meet you :]

[@NadaMakes1]

Hi! Nice to meet you too

[@phillipstroll7385]

So young and naive. I'm surprised your parents allowed you to take this path. Good luck to you young lady.

[@trira1171]

Another thing that polishes art (and makes it relevant to common people) is by basing the art in context: a) modern society b) history c) fantasy & religion d) nature Abstract type of art has limited appeal (though it can make a lot of money by selling it to suckers).

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

I doubt you'll see this, but I completely understand. I love people seeing my art but I don't want to sell it and I don't want to make anything for anyone because then I lose the quality or even passion to do things that I like and what I want to do, thus making it very difficult to keep up with the craft and enjoying the process. I don't know what to do with my life because everything is about money and the dominance with money.