Why is everyone better than me? - [animation]

[@erinisZesty33]

I really like how the main character gets upset at the person who is "better" than him, even though the person "better" than him is praising his work. It really shows that artists cant truly be happy without overcoming the burden of envy.

[@Jimmyneutron19988]

Interesting to point it out. Its sad but also I really relate to this part. I got better from the enviness of other people achivments, after 15 years I think my artstyle is decend but there is burden on me that other people had this luck to get audience. I didnt even tho i tried. Its funny how a lot of artists just have to deal with thought they will never make it even though they work really hard on things. I always get, maybe if Ill draw like this popular artist someone will like me? But I decided to fight this thought. I dont know where it will lead me, lets hope for the best...

[@fatum8573]

Not surprised AI stole painters works if they all so ambitious and envious)

[@mr.harrow3405]

It the same thing that prevents some of us to ever ask for help.. if we can't do the things perfectly, it's not worth anything because somewhere else there's better. And if we can't create anything with value, both as an object and as a way to share thoughts, then we are the one without value. I think the hardest part is when your skills are low, but you can't find the force to progress for any reason. Most of the time, i feel like my hands ain't mine, and i see my friends doing great things. I'm proud of them, but ashamed of myself.

[@_nutcracker]

​@@fatum8573 it won't be much suprised if most ai artist would be narcissistic because 1. They would pride over "their" art because they don't ever felt down and climbed back 2. They would get shit tons of validation, if they manage to find people stupid enough to believe they are something

[@milkflavored]

@@mr.harrow3405ugh this is painfully accurate

[@oda5398]

the scene where it showed how he tried to copy someone's art style to improve/get better is so relatable

[@Foolforyellow]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@a.k8185]

That's how generally learning to draw goes.

[@Kanhasdevotee]

​@@a.k8185 that's not all he specifically copied the same thing in his style meaning he didn't have anything of himself in that art to begin with.

[@a.k8185]

@@Kanhasdevotee That's a bit different...

[@WololoWololo2]

The better kid became a judge which the main character couldn’t

[@Hinbogog]

This is exactly how I feel, I’ll do something and be proud of myself, but then there’s always that someone who’s better at the one thing I thought I was best at

[@hawkshalo]

It sucks to feel that way, but you gotta remember to not compare yourself to others. What matters is that you enjoy it; don't do something to be incredible or recognized by others or the best at something, do it because you want to and you enjoy it. If you can get that mentality down, then there's nothing to hold you back. Sure, compete against others, but make sure that above all you enjoy doing what you do.

[@louzo5175]

is being the best truly what matters though?

[@polka____]

i really wanted the title "artistic" in class, but.. the thing is, my very own best friend is the one who is better than me, and yk whats worse? i get this envious, jealousy feeling that i hide in the best way i can. and just like in the video.. i try to get to their level so i can just feel satisfied with what i draw, but i can never surpass them. its always them helping me throughout everything, i admit i am a bad person but.. i just feel like this is how i really am.

[@hawkshalo]

@polka____ The "artistic" title is bs. Being artistic doesn't depend on how "well" you can draw according to kids in your class who don't even understand the value of art, it depends on your own creativity. If you enjoy drawing, then you're artistic. That title shouldn't belong to one person alone. Don't try to copy your friend to surpass them, focus on finding a style you personally enjoy and just training in that. The minute you find your own style, you will already be on equal footing with them in your own terms. Art should be about putting meaning into your work, and having an outcome that truly means something to you, not putting yourself down because you don't match another person's idea of what art should look like.

[@polka____]

@@hawkshalo you're pretty much right about everything, the problem with me is that I can't find my own style, I've tried, i tried so hard for so many long years.. but i just kind of gave up on that and feed into other peoples ideas, and that just makes me shit :C

[@PlusTardPou]

The fact that the classmate was a nice person just makes me realize how different what goes on in our heads is from reality.

[@JutoMira]

I think they should kiss 😔

[@Or3ttzyl]

@@JutoMira not everything has to be lgbtq

[@julo18114]

​@@JutoMirathat's gay!

[@Nozomyu]

@@JutoMira what the fuck

[@MichealAftonIsComingForYou]

@@JutoMira THE GAYS

[@Poyo0978]

One thing that my mother always told me: “there will always be someone who is better than you in something, but what really matters is if you did your best” so it doesn't matter if someone did better than you, what really matters is if you did your best :)

[@infinityheart_tm9270]

This is literally what Master Roshi teaches Goku. There will ALWAYS be someone stronger. Which means you ALWAYS have room to improve.

[@Steris314]

Exactly, a wise mother you have, unlike my mother who used to compare me to my rival but now she doesn't do that anymore

[@kalismols606]

My teacher always thought us that we have to be better than the person next to us I did that My whole life I did my best but it catches up on u instead I think its best to be unique

[@softglow9]

it's a really good phrase, but...(and i'm not trying to be a downer) but how does it necessarily make someone feel better? Your best still wasn't good enough. I just wanna wrap my head around that.

[@A-Warthog-cc1wm]

Nah it doesn’t

[@manhwa_life8102]

Honestly, the fact that the classmate was actually a nice guy, makes this more realistic. It's like hating, being jealous of and chasing the shadow of someone you think is trying to be better than you, only to realize that they were never trying to compete with you in the first place. It just shows that there will always be someone better than us and we should just focus on doing something because it makes us happy. I really love this animation so much

[@Nujabes_TC]

Problem is: when doing what makes us happy doesnt give us money, modern life is hard

[@Rammy_Latin]

Facts! It reminded me of Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto, y'all should read that if you haven't already. Same vibes.

[@bam797]

Nah, actually, the classmate being nice is one hell of an unrealistic thing! At least try to lie in a better way😂

[@mard-e6086]

Reminds me of that time Princess Carolyn (from Bojack Horseman) had one-sided beef with her rival Vanessa Gecko only to find out she wasn't constantly trying to one-up her lol

[@nimnimn6930]

​@bam797 Nah in my experience it's pretty common for them to be nice, which almost makes it worse because you have no traumatic backstory to blame your faults and unhappiness on, it was just you.

[@ShadowMor00]

I absolutely love how his classmate isn’t an antagonist. He was the mc’s number one supporter from the start 🥹

[@cb12t1]

Yeah. But cuz of his ego, he didn’t see the bright side.

[@mfadhilal-fatih1427]

Nah I don't feel that

[@marshmallow2313]

@@mfadhilal-fatih1427 maybe you didn't, and that's fine too. but the smile was really genuine toward the mc

[@-A_Wise_Man.]

Then I would recommend you watching "skate leading stars"

[@YuraGacha]

YES! I love the classmate!!!!❤ I love this whole animation❤❤❤

[@yupiix127.x3]

This is me with my best friend, everyone thinks she’s better than me in every aspect, she’s prettier, she’s more responsible, she’s smarter, she’s more talented. I love her but she makes me so insecure about my own abilities, I wish I could be like her. I’m trying to stop feeling this way bc it’s not healthy but everyone just keeps saying good things about her when I’m with her and it hurts because no one recognizes I’m smart and talented too. I want people to notice me. Edit: I accepted our differences, she has her own problems and I have mine. What’s important is that we’re there for each other ^_^

[@sampvp134]

Keep your head up, you dont need to chase after other people cause at the end of the day you are YOU!! That is the most valuable anyone can have to offer. Stay strong and you will get your deserved recognition!

[@yupiix127.x3]

@@sampvp134 thank you so much /gen

[@Blade.5786]

The secret to happiness is being content with yourself. The problem here is that you're tying your self esteem to what other people think of you. You don't need their praise, you only need your own.

[@Hi_x0]

I don't have much to say, as im not the best in comforting people, I just want you to know that you're worthy, that you're better in your own way, don't give up your hope. It's a shame that I can't offer you any real support, so I hope this will atleast help you a bit

[@MiyaChinen8]

I'm that best friend you say. But my "bestie" left me because of these things. When I get a haircut everyone would say "Oh god your hair is so pretty" etc. But she would not, I saw her glares it felt so much painful bc I saw her as my bestie. Then the next day ,here she comes with the same hair style , but this time there was no compliments for her. I really loved her I wish she would not care about it and we continue like we did in the past.

[@Iycitxudzdjeusriurs]

as an artist i relate to this video so hard, also noticed that I like how the character always draws a flower, but every time with skill growth it looks different, because it came trough many phases of art progress. Like in the beginning flower looks messy, in the middle more in academic way, in the end it looks more creative and interesting, because the character already knows fundamentals of drawing and stylisation and use them in artwork. Note: also! in the beginning we see a person who shows his drawing and the main character is jealous about the art level. So in the end, when he reach creative phase his drawings start to look like that one his classmate did in the past. But in the end we see that artist starting to connect with his childhood, becoming more individual, and the flower looks alike that one he draws in the beginning of his art journey.

[@hellowhisss662]

Yesssss I love that references, I'm also an artist and I feel It too, I was jealous about others, jealous and thinking that I needed to reach the top, for me was the realism, but now I just find muy confort place, I still want to know More and grow as an artist but with my own path

[@ArmorWolf]

As a story teller, I see a kid that spends his whole life trying to do what’s popular, trying to get praise from other people. They develop as an artist, always dissatisfied because they’re trying to reach a monumental goal, and when they reach that goal, they feel disconnected from their accomplishments because their art doesn’t feel like their own; it’s an amalgamation of what they think they should be. So, they give the award to the person they were copying; because it’s truly that person’s work in their eyes, not their own; and go home, burnt out and upset that their final goal wasn’t what they’d hoped. So, they tear everything down. Start over. Reclaim their art. They give their work the color and abstract simplicity that they had always dreamed about, that their art has always deserved. It’s theirs now, and they’ve made that child in the beginning proud.

[@akido4361]

​@@ArmorWolf Yeah you got it very right, at the end what the protagonist of this animated video did was copy the other artist's art because it was what was praised and popular, but wasn't original and wasn't his artwork. As an artist myself I kinda find stupid at times people that will just give up their passion when comparing to others or just give up your passion to anything. I am not the most compromised or talented artist, but I still adore art, I may not draw everyday or may not done my best for develop better my skills, but I still love art and is my passion, and I had many hard times where the only person to stay there for me was me myself, that's why I find that those people that give up their passion is because they just didn't had the most strong passion at all. In a certain way the protagonist is the same, yeah they did go the wrong way when basically copying that specific person art and it was because he didn't know what exactly he wanted, and got misleaded, but at the end he realizes that what all the time he wanted is just enjoy his passion instead, and in the way even tho he did go the wrong path with his passion, he STAYED with that passion and still did go by that, and that's where you can see that all you need at the end is have that strong passion for your art, not the skills or the talent, but the LOVE for what you do and appreciate.

[@maplefoxxo]

It looks like they were trying to copy to appease and be liked as well which is so relatable and sad .. trying to mimic things that others like or what inspires you and you either lose track of yourself or grow.

[@Iycitxudzdjeusriurs]

@@ArmorWolf Yeah, you're right. The whole video is about the artistic journey, how people try to replicate someone's work to be appreciated, but ended up being upset, because they lost their identity, who they are. Also, the detail when the protagonist getting more and more stars with skill growth and then got award in a form of a star confirms this

[@XerosOfficial]

The fact the color in the MC's art disappears overtime as his artwork becomes more and more black and white, until he finally comes to realize he has value too, and in doing so regains that dimension of color in his art at the end, is beautiful. Seeing the world only through comparison to others is to see through a greyscale filter. See through that filter for too long and eventually your own creations end up devoid of color too. The MC, in leaving that unhealthy mindset behind brought color back into his art and understood that what he has to offer contains within it a beautiful dimension of color you can't find anywhere else.

[@futileaf]

this is so accurate!!

[@Prishreerag369]

So true🥺🥺

[@freezyyyy-]

YOU ARE RIGHT !❤ We just forget our own value bcoz of this comparison

[@brunopagnoncelli975]

I think God himself sent this video and comment to me, i love being a writer despite it not being the career i wanna pursue, but often i compare my writing to others and it brings me down, because it feels like my stories suck, but then i look back at the comments in the chapters i post, and everyone is just so nice, saying they love my stories I need to remember that the colors i can bring will be enjoyable for a lot of people, and i don't need to please everyone The point of art is to have fun with yourself, and showing that art has the purpose of bringing that same joy and fun to others

[@masato-fukase]

True true, I relate so much to the MC😭also because I don't have a community on social media and barely one comment under my posts but yeah...the best is to draw characters you like because you like them😅I also discovered artists who have a very simple style (not complex hair or body)and it's beautiful✨ That's why there are a lot of drawing styles.

[@unendingLevels]

Something I love seeing at the final scene is the childhood "rival" right at the end of the line once again admiring and congratulating this man's work. They never once meant to be a source of inferiority or judging their work. From day one they simply wished to express appreciation for another artist's efforts, because everyone deserves recognition for their art. It's not just a story of feeling like one's efforts aren't good enough, it's one about accepting one's self and appreciating the effort of those around you. The "rival" never meant to be that, and never saw themselves as such. I like to imagine that at the end when the main character "destroyed" their art which gave them an award to embrace their original pastel messy tones, it was satisfying for both of them. For the main character who'd repressed those original desires and style in an effort to strive for being "better", it was likely liberating to finally embrace it by destroying the art which caused so much misery and feelings of inadequacy. For the "rival", it was likely nice to see a fellow artist finally embrace their style and to see that same pastel flower from so many years ago finally bloom into what it is today.

[@LT-jr3yb]

Well said :)

[@chronicrreader]

very well said

[@DatsuKaenVA]

Truly a profound way of saying: "Art is subjective" in my humble opinion

[@jaydenhillgrove2703]

The animation is sooooooo good you can tell this animator really understand form(had to watch it like three times before I could be sure I wasn’t watching a 3d animation) and facial expressions and color and movement(god that part where he takes the mic! How did you do that?! It’s so liquid smooth and expressive too!)and it’s just so perfectly designed to follow the music. Not to mention the story and message are so fucking good while again fitting the song so well(that section with the him taking off the jacket paired with the wear a dress line was such a clever way of incorporating that line while still adding to the story, seriously chef’s kiss 👌). this is absolutely amazing I’m astounded that one person can have so much skill, you and this story are an inspiration, please take all the stars there yours ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@frododododo]

I'm very confused, the rival was the little boy at first no? Who's the girl

[@kakontoooo]

I love this. Tolstoy said, "Creation begins with imitation," and he was right. He freed himself from imitation and arrived at true art.

[@aidendino]

I like how the white haired characters always supported the protagonist with their art They are not a villain, they was just doing what they liked to do and in a way they help the protagonist realize that that is what matters, do what you enjoy no matter if others don't like it

[@herticate8579]

*Griffith agrees*

[@reivaxerubiza2204]

Imo, I believe this plays on one of human's most disgusting but natural emotions, Jealousy. Mostly due to his interests being overshadowed by the talent of his peers (the white haired kid). From his POV when the white haired kid passed him the star I can feel the pain and insult felt because it just felt like a handout given to you out of pity. Of course more optimistic people may say that the white haired kid was trying to encourage the MC but I'm talking about what the MC's feeling at that point in time, he probably felt that his efforts was curb stomped by someone better and when that someone shares that star with him it felt like a "no worries bro I'm just better, here's a star from my many stars" aka insult to his efforts. This of course motivates the MC to pursue drawing, albeit in a dark way, and you can see all that accumulated stress explode at 2:12 where he did the same thing to the white haired person (not kid as they've grown up at that point) as when they were younger. A normal response would be to take the trophy and leave but as you can see the explosion of dark emotions when he walked up to the guy and pass the trophy back to him snatching the mic away etc. We all feel this way at one point and if anyone hasn't, you are so god damn lucky and I wish for you to never feel this way because it is one hell of a dark rabbit hole to climb out of. (I know I definitely had a hard time with it, still am sometimes)

[@WannabeArtist55]

@@reivaxerubiza2204 and who knows! Maybe you can improve as well

[@hansandy-sn8zn]

@@herticate8579OH SHIT

[@mariustan9275]

I can relate to jealousy so much. It feels so painful to try your absolute damndest and get nothing while other people rise with seemingly no effort. I've studied plenty for things and fail over and over and when I ask the smart people how they atidy many say they don't study at all. Really makes you wonder about the effort of hard work. ​@reivaxerubiza2204

[@1-upanimations878]

0:46 - 1:02 You see how the color of his drawings go from vibrant with colors to monotone, signifying that he’s losing the sense of fun in Art. Only at the end does he regain that feeling again…

[@artsii-ghost]

woahh :0

[@3hroned]

I didnt notice that

[@shiranuikaede]

It's also amazing how the people he was envious about also had vibrant colors, signifying that they enjoyed doing the things they were passionate about. He was the only one who broke down while having nothing but jealousy as a drive to be better, while everybody else were growing doing the things they loved, he on the other hand had improved on his passion out of envy.

[@andreyantunesdeoliveira2105]

I thought of the same thing when i watched it

[@dieghautdeforme5049]

The portrail of "the better one" is SO real. Most of the time, artists who are better than you will do their best to help you, and maybe even genuinely enjoy what you do. But you simply can't stop despising them, just because you wish you were as good as them. This really hits in the feels

[@mkzhero]

Nah, not for me at least. Im annoyed i can't do what they do, but not at them. Then again, I'm not a jealous person at all, i don't ever want to drag people down to my level or be in their place instead of them, i just want to do better myself.

[@dionis6602]

​@@mkzhero this

[@hysh9483]

​@@mkzhero yeah, it kind of "disgusts" me how most of these comments are despising the artists that is better than them in their heart

[@Lamorakc]

@@hysh9483 You gotta understand this is a pretty emotional topic that hits hard for people, they're gonna be very hyperbolic with the words they use. They probably don't actually despise them, it's just envy. I get where you're coming from, but it doesn't hurt to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@2Navalie]

Im feeling the same right now, but I'm not directly mad or envious at them, it just comes from the fact I'm in a low place where my self worth is draining because of comparison. I truly want the best for them.

[@peyton6476]

I used to love art, it used to help me in so many aspects. I made the foolish mistake of trying to make a career out of it. It turned me into a perfectionist. The slightest mistake would make me crumble it up, throw it in the trash, and restart from scratch. It was a depressing cycle, I went from loving art to absolutely hating it from my very core. I had then decided it was best to completely give up on it entirely, until one day, I decided to draw for fun again, and it made me happy once more. So now I only draw for myself, granted I don't draw as much anymore, though. Comparison truly is the thief of joy, and I'm glad I realized that.

[@The-gender-goblin]

I think it’s kinda sweet how the one kid who tried to hold the MC up is shown again applauding the MC’s success in art. (At least i think thats what happened)

[@amoraacho6181]

Yeah that’s was them grown up

[@frododododo]

Why is he a girl now I'm so confused

[@Ren-Ren..]

​@@frododododoHe just has long hair bro 😭 boys can have long hair

[@Judgement-xv1pr]

@@frododododo He just has longer hair.

[@joisarrithesmall298]

Think they were also using their art as references

[@ispentalldayatYT]

This so incredible, i love the portrayal of the "better person" they dont have to be mean, they can be kind and supportive and you can still hate them out of pure envy and jealousy, seeing their act of support as that of ridicule and pity. That's so incredibly relatable

[@wyspii_]

yeah it just makes the MC so much more human

[@odd-eyes6363]

It's not even hate or jealousy most of the time, you just feel so inferior to everyone all you want is to be their equal, all the bad feelings you have are being redirected to yourself

[@panicatthedm873]

god, this. sometimes i see a girl and hate her because i wish i could be her sometimes i hate my friends because they're better at everything i've hated everyone for some reason or another

[@TheOverlordEND]

Shit that hit the sore spot. It would have been easier if they were talented asshole, you can at least justify your hatred as hating their attitude. When it comes to talented kind individuals, there is nothing to objectively hate them. Nothing to justify your hatred. But you still feel it, and you realize that this feeling of hatred is out of jealousy, envy, and inferiority complex and you're the bad person in this scenario.

[@AKHV9708]

Yes I agree

[@dazzlethestar151]

I love how the 'better guy' isn't mean or antagonistic, he's genuinely a nice person, but the fact he's 'better' than MC (at least in MC's eyes), automatically makes MC feel jealous and hate him, that's extremely relatable. I also love how, after MC realises he's been just following the crowd and not creating art the way he wants to, the greyscale colouring of his art disappears and is replaced with vibrant colours, signifying how he's no longer just chasing approval but instead doing art for fun and because it's his passion. Overall, 10/10 animation, thank you for making this!

[@ItsartoTV]

Why is he called MC Donalds

[@dazzlethestar151]

@@ItsartoTV Lmao

[@pethairball8711]

MC means "Main Character"@@ItsartoTV

[@yourlatesttragedy]

another melanie fan?!🥳

[@wee7861]

I really wish the ending could have been different, not saying its bad though!! I love hes proud of himself now. like, the second or third, or even last place felt the same way about him, and they help them, and the boy becomes a judge! And gives everyone their own gold stickers :)nd start an art class

[@roudango]

Me realizing that the animator must've drawn every single pretty picture in this animation... That's quite incredible.

[@mr.unknown9324]

"Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Someone will always be younger. But they will never be you."-- Freddie Mercury

[@guit4rluvr]

Freddie!!

[@crystalyoongi6754]

trueee

[@LePLusCoolDesCools]

That's easy to say when you're Freddie fucking Mercury.

[@germandan5]

That's right, I am uniquely trash. No one is as bad as me.

[@DefinitelyNotAFerret]

@@germandan5you’re not as bad as the Florida man stories ❤

[@axelik22]

the simple phrase "everyone is better than me" espiecially since in the context of art, feels so relatable to me.. the absurd unexplainable suffering jelousity and hate it strikes inside to you see no matter how hard you try.. at least for me.. there is always a million people on top of you

[@chipbutty3645]

Yeah so turn that into fuel, nothing will stop those feelings unless u achieve greater satisfaction in life than those people. This can be through a happy family, success, money or any other source of satisfaction

[@umbrellacorporation7028]

Agreed bro this is like you are fighting the war that you already lost from the start and in arts what is most needed is natural not hard work I am not saying hard work would not be paid off but can't be as good as someone talented hard work it will be thousand time better then our hard work

[@Potsndpans]

Remember, everyone's art style is different, just like how everyone is different.

[@Jinority]

And they're getting younger everyday

[@asmitapadengurung5744]

Same

[@victoriaapolinar4135]

yall the message isn't entirely about others being better than you as much as it is about being happy with yourself...

[@neverg0nnag1vey0uup]

Yeah, I thought I'd find more people relating to it on this level, but it seems this line of thinking was completely off point again...

[@Suited_Nat]

Have you ever thought that it encompasses both? The feeling of feeling like you have to measure up to others, but then learning to accept yourself and your art?

[@zacharynguyen7286]

Hope you are doing good and staying safe. Sending support and hearts. ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethighoyivwi4328]

It's both since it's a journey that doesn't start and end with that. People can relate to the beginning just like they can relate to the end

[@saddlebag]

@@Suited_NatThe person you replied to didn’t say it had nothing to do with that other interpretation, just that the other interpretation wasn’t the whole picture.

[@tothebeyond6318]

I love how the art that won hinted that he drew "perfection" (because of the symmetrical lines with no flaws) to get some praise while the art at the end symbolise the reason why he first started art was to feel the hapiness of doing it instead of resentment

[@mlchaellss8761]

Tbh the irony in this that some completely untalented people decided to post your work without credit and make it go viral while you get no recognition...You're very talented,as an artist and aspiring animator your work inspires me. I hope you will continue creating masterpieces for all of us to enjoy!

[@MarshyMell]

WHAT. That’s disgusting. Im glad its getting some attention though (the video)

[@rab5979]

Whay video

[@greenkidd529]

like charlie damalio who stole The Renegade dance from Jalaiah Harmon, she got all the credit and fame and fortune and Jalaiah at best got a spot at all star game weekend for basketball thing.

[@lunyxappocalypse7071]

Yeah, I feel this way often when giving out writing prompts. Half the time they don't even elaborate on what I typed. Just paste it nearly word for word.

[@doublexjamy2]

I don’t think the other guy was trying to be mean or put the main character down. The main guy was just so down on himself he couldn’t see the other guy was genuinely trying to be supportive

[@luremeintourworld]

i think from mc's point of view it sort of looked like he just pitied him cause no one gave attention to mc's artwork at all. mc might've thought that maybe he was looking down on him, even if his intentions were quite the opposite

[@doublexjamy2]

@@luremeintourworld that’s really insightful, I honestly think I lived a lot of my life in that same sorta way. Pushing people away and putting up walls because, in my mind, no one could’ve possibly liked me and anything I was trying to do or was trying to really supportive... I thought it had to be pity or cruel mockery. And It didn’t help being genuinely bullied and told that I’m no good at anything by so many. It’s hard growing up and realizing that any talent I thought I had, was already out there in the world, and was being done by someone already a million times better at it than I thought I could ever be.

[@Ghost-Bulb]

Pretty accurate. When you look down on yourself and your own achievements, it's harder to see other's opinions and support in a positive note, and instead you act defensive, even abrasive, and sometimes that bounces towards yourself. It needs a level of self-love to also been able to appreciate other's compliments and constructive critics on the matter, know how well and deep to take it, and apply it to become better for yourself.

[@pannaphateksatapornsakul]

I thinks it’s up to the point of view of the different Characters. One may thing they are being mocked even tho the guy was supportive.

[@UziDoorman000]

​@@luremeintourworldintent vs impact

[@SleeplessBrazilLimbo]

this made me kind of tear up, as i really relate to this animatic's mc. i love writing and it's my passion but i cant help but feel like i just suck ass at everything and including the one thing i am (kinda) better at, which is like the thing the protagonist goes throught, just trying to get better at drawing with fundamentals and practice, incessant practice. to be obsessed is a dangerous thing, as i have felt my entire life that i choosed the wrong thing to be passionate about, in a era where any other media has the spotlight. i really loved this animation and resonated with me

[@penpendoggo]

I LOVE HOW HE REVERTS BACK TO DRAWING LIKE A CHILD IN THE END HE JUST GOES BACK TO MAKING ART FOR FUNN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Мария-з1ч7е]

I literally cried.

[@scootysweets]

I wish you wouldn’t compare it to drawing like a child because that’s kinda belittling imo but otherwise I agree Edit: I get it. Pls stop replying.

[@Disheartthorn]

How? ​@@scootysweets

[@NakatesX]

@@scootysweets it seems bro doesnt know about picasso 💀

[@SomeUnnoticedAnimatorAndEditor]

​@@scootysweets Bro what 😭

[@hangezoe608]

seeing those kids and the people at my age who's so talented and doing better than me... it's like a torture

[@naminamichan2314]

Can relate to that...

[@rabbitguts2518]

Then maybe you need to stop comparing your journey to others? Some might have a natural flair for something yes but they also likely worked hard to get to the skill level they are now. Comparing their acheivments to torture simply because you haven't put in the work or perhaps naturally develop said skill slower than others is both horrible and unnecessary for yourself and them. 'Talent' is earned not magically poofed into existance and their hard work shouldn't be viewed as a slight towards yourself - their gain is not your loss unless you're some kind of narcessist who needs the spotlight and validation.

[@scuffedtempura]

@@rabbitguts2518did you even watch the video

[@bluep3rz]

⁠@@rabbitguts2518tell me you aren’t an artist without telling me you aren’t an artist

[@inevitabley]

⁠@@rabbitguts2518lol somehow you sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about. Obviously hard work matters but given the same about of time, someone who learns fast / someone with more innate talent will obviously progress much further and faster than someone who doesn’t. Im a 16 year old artist and there are 10, 11, 12, 13 year olds who are miles ahead of me, it’s impossible not to be envious or jealous of natural talent. Of course we’re not discrediting their hard work, but if only it was more effortless for our brains to pick up more information. Hard work can only take you so far. Think about basketball. How much easier is it to go pro if you’re tall than if you’re short? height is something you’re born with, and you can be extremely skilled yet still fall flat compared to those with the same amount of skill who are taller. It’s the same in any other field. It’s a little naive to believe that talent doesn’t play a role, there are geniuses and normies. We just gotta own it. Of course being jealous isn’t necessary. It’s not like people want to be jealous. It’s just human nature.

[@egobang0716]

I like how the last person they high-fived was the judge/ former school mate. It shows that despite any lingering feelings of envy or resentment they hold no grudges and can appreciate either the support they got from them or the push they needed to progress further in their art journey

[@kimvu7610]

Not even just that, but the school mate also looked back towards him after that high-five. Like, he's always been paying attention his growth as the MC was.

[@dekirianto5853]

I love that type of side character

[@hysh9483]

Yeah the mc got depressed because of he himself

[@OmoleOmole-jg4ed]

Here for this 🥰

[@lazypanda4641]

social media post are so real. i tried every make up and style to look good like them but when i look at mirror i look like crow with some peacock feathers

[@anayansi_iris]

I really love the moment when they reveal one of the judges is the star artist from the protagonist's childhood. You can see the relief in his face when he finally "makes it" quickly fade as he realizes that his rival was already where he stood and is now in the position to rate others. It's another insecurity a lot of us, especially in adulthood, face: Everybody is ahead of me. That realization that he'll never be done chasing that star hits too close to home.

[@flavsi1963]

At some unnecessarily flowery moment, he hugged the golden child who was the source of his pain. Ugh. This rarely happens in reality

[@scary5455]

I didn't even think that would be disturbing for him.

[@alol_x4353]

@@flavsi1963just because you havent experienced it doesnt mean it doesn't happen

[@PapadKumarOfficial]

It always hurts to see that you've worked very hard in order to achieve something, but then you realize that someone who has got that talent by birth, had already been wayyyy ahead of you, could be either physique, or memory, or any thing else.... By the way, in the first paragraph, last line, it should be "especially in adulthood phase"

[@flavsi1963]

@@alol_x4353 Well, to be honest, the guy lived in the darkness of fears, pain and depreciation, the moment when he tears up a photo with a smiling flower is the most realistic moment, because there is no sincere happiness in his life anymore, and now, in adulthood, when all this has accumulated in his soul, he invades some kind of a fit of happiness. Oh, if only this had happened to me and to a bunch of other people, to whom doctors confirmed a depressive state in childhood

[@dpPepperWasTaken]

They also say The difference between beginner and a master is that the beginner never tried as many times as the master failed Keep pushing, you'll be there!

[@lokitunes4256]

Or just get contacts

[@andreyantunesdeoliveira2105]

True man. You can't forfeit in drawing. Just keep pushing on drawing. It really will take some time, sometimes it will take more time for you than for someone else, but never stop.

[@stillnai]

um i think this misses the point of the movie.. it's about how it's not important to be 'good' or a master at all; it's about doing what you love. mastering/perfecting only leads to not feeling good enough where you are. there is no such thing as a beginner if you consider that a baby draws exactly what it sees/feels, hence 'good' is totally subjective

[@DEATH-627K]

BS

[@benj4845]

I dont think the point of this is "im not good" it's "im not the best"

[@Nikolapoleon]

This reminds me of an experience I had in elementary school. At my first school, I was always the best artist in any of my classes. The other kids marveled at my work and loved to watch me draw. I would draw stuff for them if they asked me for it, because I just loved the validation. Later I moved to a different school and discovered that I wasn't the best anymore. There was one kid that was way better than me. Head and shoulders above. I couldn't even compete, and since it was a new school and I had no friends anyway, nobody cared about me anymore. I hated him. I never talked to him and didn't know a thing about him, but I knew I hated him. About halfway through the schoolyear our teacher put on an impromptu talent show for us. No real planning, just "sign up and show us what you got!" Kids signed up to dance, sing, do cartwheels, fold paper boats and airplanes... just any old thing, but that kid that I hated sat in a corner and shrank from the world, looking about ready to cry. I approached him and asked what was wrong. I don't know why I did it. It just seemed like the sort of thing you're supposed to do. He told me that he was ashamed. Everybody had a talent except for him. So, I told him he should draw a picture of a dragon on the whiteboard. I still kind of hated that I had just handed him another win, but, when I realized that he genuinely did not see himself as better than me, or anyone else for that matter, I just couldn't really hate him anymore. When he realized he could do that, and when he stole the show with his amazing art he was so genuinely grateful. I didn't enter the talent show myself, and these days I don't draw much anymore. But I do still work in youth outreach. I don't think I ever really cared that much about art in the first place.

[@hi-tr1bt]

underrated comment

[@ERBanmech]

Looks like you found what you really shined in too.

[@dieghautdeforme5049]

What a story. I hope that this person is doing great now.

[@16.kaylanasyatsabita84]

i guess you got the greatest gift, kindness

[@lifeenjoyer9699]

damn think you stumbled and dropped this 👑

[@Kranella_]

I used to be unrealistically good at everything I tried for my age, but everyone caught up, and I fell behind.

[@3C11AFFANALAM]

i agree

[@Kranella_]

@@3C11AFFANALAMnevermind, im still the best 😋

[@syracthestrange]

me too. that's why i'm crying.

[@TotallyNotStudios_OFFICIAL]

Real. (But I’m the same as them now)

[@KruCorn]

the part where the more he grew, the more his art becomes better but also colorless. but then at the end he denies it, and went back to make things fun and colorful. beautiful and simple, fun and creative, but also a contrast to what he became

[@KruCorn]

You could also see his award winning art has a color in the middle, depicting there's still a "colorful" thing behind his art. The end was a burst of that color

[@SarahlynArts]

As an artist thismade me cry 😭🥹❤️ IM IN THE MIDDLE OF COMPARING MYSELF TO EVERYONE ELSE. BUT THIS VIDEO HITS DEEP IN MU HEART AND A WAKE UP CALL. 😭❤️✨ YOUR AMAZING

[@VikktheVick]

❤

[@Phantal_]

you are not alone

[@chad8481]

Real

[@Fizcakesprite]

I wonder if your gonna compare yourself to Picasso next.

[@hasch5756]

You are not comparing yourself to other people, of that you are incapable. You compare yourself to the self you see in them. Competition is a lie.

[@Naphia]

WHY IS THIS CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED EDIT: to anyone saying how it already has millions of views, it was only at 1k when i saw it ^_^

[@MissStrawberryMoonMina]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!! I AGREE THOUGH.. LIKE HOW???

[@MilkVast]

HARD AGRREEd CRIMINALLY UNDeRaTED

[@_Blossom_xx]

FRR

[@_venti_the_bard_4369]

FRRR THIS IS SO UNDERRATED

[@pinkinkNZ]

IKR

[@ynnelc]

The line thickness, the lighting and the movement is so darn amazing brilliant

[@eggshelleytheegg1014]

I hate how this phrase has become such a deafening echo throughout my mind, its impossible to escape and ever feel content with myself

[@melodydejesus5717]

Me too,though,mine's different

[@ardibetrayal3493]

Then you should find what speaks to you and if you want to do better than work hard for it but the key is to not show at the other but show Ir to you to yourself that is not about being better but is what i like ..... If it helps.

[@cuupocabra1880]

⁠@@eli-lobothis is me right now too I can’t draw much either 😿 depressing

[@kolldm]

I believe in you

[@ArguzB760]

i know we get tunnel vision. But the main character didn't realize there were also people looking up to him. They were also wishing for the day they could even draw half as good as him. Imagine if he looked back he could have taught and serve his fans who actually care about his work. It would make his life more meaningful.

[@matsuri6945]

As a human, I've been suffering with inferiority complex every day. Always compare myself to others and overthink, contemplating my life choices. Living this way is just equivalent to not living at all, like live just to be negative all of the time. I hope no one ever has to be like me.

[@kittymy3486]

same…

[@Silvia.Araujo]

I’m living like you right now, and many others are as well. It’s made me extremely depressed and I have many thoughts about not wanting to live anymore. I used to draw well a couple of years ago, but my anxiety and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in my hands makes me not want to draw or do anything anymore…

[@matsuri6945]

@@Silvia.Araujo I compare to myself to almost everyone about what I could do, and I still don't get why I do so and then just get depressed from my own negative thoughts...

[@eggggsbenedict]

When I’m in a similar situation I’ve found the best thing I can do is look at old things I’ve made and remake them. Every time I do that I’m blown away by the ways I’ve improved without ever noticing. The only productive person to compare yourself to is your old self. Remember when you compare yourself to others you are never seeing the whole picture. 99% of great artists have sketchbooks full of terrible art tucked away in a bookshelf somewhere-and even prodigies tend to stagnate if they don’t put the work in to get better. You don’t have to be the best to be valuable or have a positive impact on people. You just have to try. The only way to really fail at something is to give up. Some people have more hurdles to climb than others, but that makes even the smallest achievements even more valuable. If you love doing something keep doing it. You WILL get better.

[@vastolordeking6285]

same man

[@NikkiG1134]

When you compare your value to others your achievements will end up being theirs instead of your own.

[@genshinvids]

WTF that's sooo deep

[@EggsBakin]

what a beautiful quote.

[@NotAmazonAlexa.]

I needed this

[@ChraO_o]

Though it's beautiful it's false :) It starts obviously painful, due to the amount of new things going on and "restrictions" as an excuse. But one day, you'll see yourself high enough for you to look on others. There's also one thing when reaching the peak, it's just either, you let your spot be waiting for others or keep going until you end up villainous. Edit: (you can also be peaceful instead of villainous)

[@NikkiG1134]

@@ChraO_o I rather keep myself at the bottom with my achievements than reach that same peak just like all the rest. I’ll make sure my journey is mine, not motivated by others. I’ll truly love my work because it came from me. But that’s just me

[@60yıllıkturşu]

This reminds me that when we were little, we was doing things for fun, not thinking that someones better than us or anyting but when we grew up, we stated thinking everyone is better than us, we are terrible and started working hard, reaching out nowhere and lost our happiness…

[@F-I-N-A-L-I-T-Y]

2:00 the flower he originally drew is the only one glowing because it was the only one he made from his enjoyment of drawing, making it unique and special. While all the other ones are grey, this is something that took me three times watching this to understand.

[@Bunny-ot4tv]

Wow thanks for this......❤❤

[@wooper_is_cute]

Hi Kiana

[@Bunny-ot4tv]

Hi

[@F-I-N-A-L-I-T-Y]

@@wooper_is_cute sup.

[@raudhahrosman1416]

I wouldn't notice if u didn't mention it tho 😅

[@hydroklowricacid3476]

As someone who struggles with perfectionism, I cried so hard watching this animation. It really describes the feeling of seeing people better than you so well, especially the fact that the ones better than you are so kind to you, because that’s what I’ve been experiencing. I keep feeling upset that I’m worse than my peers in so many aspects, but the ones I’m jealous of always turn out to be the nicest one to me, and that hurts me deeply, making me disappointed in myself for getting jealous of such good people. This video is the best portrayal of that feeling I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for creating this.

[@TheOverlordEND]

If only they were assholes you can at least justify or find a flaw in them as a person, to make yourself feel better. But when they're a kind person, it just makes you feel like you're the villain in this story of competition. Destined to never beat them and not favored by everyone.

[@hydroklowricacid3476]

@@TheOverlordEND that’s sadly true, like I’m really thankful to have such nice people around me, but at the same time it just makes me feel that I’m losing to them in treating people too

[@Steris314]

No one is perfect, we can agree on that tbh, but grinding isn't terrible, just don't overdo it, tho I really crave to be the bad guy, I just love helping people cause the feeling afterwards knowing you cheered up someone makes you feel nice you know?

[@issahamouche2547]

Moi aussi ça m'énerve que les gens sont meilleurs que moi à chaque fois quand une personne à des meilleurs notes sur un domaine que je suis forte ça m'énerve je fais des crises à cause de ça franchement bon courage pour la suite

[@Chockitkat]

What you said reminded me of that time when I managed to speak to the artist I admired. While it was nice for them to be kind to me, it hurts to know our art is vastly different. However, I appreciate my random breakthroughs more and more nowadays

[@kiricai7175]

The part where they were trying to replicate other artstyles was so real

[@hi-tr1bt]

i think it was him replicated the white hair boy's artwork to try and be better than him

[@trxienpixie]

THIS IS LITERALLY LIKE, MY FAVORITE ANIMATION EVERRR!! Every so often I come back to watch it again, still loving it with all my heart. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!

[@Galaxzai]

I'm so speechless... I'm in genuine tears. You captured the feeling so well. It's unreal. I'm a minor and an "artist" who's currently going through this "phase." I don't know how to get out of it, but you captured the feeling of an inferiority complex so accurately, it's depressing and terrifying. Many goshdang applause to you. This is an amazing work of art.

[@hpthelonesomeartist]

Yes, this is also exactly how I feel about this animation!! I just stumbled upon it today, and MAN does it perfectly encapsulate the feelings of self-doubt and getting stuck. I’m in my senior year of high school and trying to rediscover the point of making art without feeling like I’m falling behind. It’s nice how many artists regardless of ages can relate to these feelings in some ways. I hope things will get better for you, take care

[@akido4361]

@@hpthelonesomeartist I think the thing about art is capturing a message or expressing something to the public, so as an Artist myself, I don't think art is about skills rather what you can show and express to a public, or to yourself, something so strong that can resonate with people hearts or just something that you did put effort in that can capture people's interest, or at times just a like ghhgd

[@Anuyushi]

I'm a writer and many novice writers confess to me all the time they're jealous. But they don't know. They didn't see my first stories when I was 13. I was mocked and had no readers. But I ignored that, I just kept writing. They didn't see the long hours I spent writing until the sunrise, until I couldn't feel my hands. They didn't see the thousands of pages I wrote day after day, only to feel inferior to someone else as well. Every amazing artist you see started exactly where you are right now, feeling the same things you feel. You'll get there too one day. Always remember to do it for yourself, not anyone else. Draw because you want to, because it's fun. With time, you'll forget those negative feelings tied to it when you see other people's work. They're never looking down on you, they're rooting for you.

[@garrettviewegh9028]

I went through this for a long time. I’d lost confidence for a while, and was angry at myself, that I couldn’t draw with such detail as others in my art classes did. But, then something dawned on me that one of my instructors said while we critiqued each other after a drawing session: “This isn’t about comparing each other. It’s about showing each other what you can improve on, and complete with yourself”. I then broke out of that short-term inferiority by realizing a greater motivation: I can turn that negative energy into the drive to become better than myself. To compete with myself, and learn to unrobe my work. Rather than try to follow, and be other artists. Many creatives can go through this rough patch, but sometimes? It comes down to turning that negative energy into something useful. Something productive. Use that passionate anger, put the energy and emotions into the canvas. You may just surprise yourself, when you turn your brain off, stop comparing and trying to mimic others, and get lost in the art. Lost in your imagination. As David Bowie once said: “Art is what happens when you dream”.

[@mrtimo3822]

Seek help😂

[@cdmnsdm]

I really like how the author showed us this situation. The guy wanted to do what he loved, but did not receive praise, so he began to do everything to please others. And when he got to the top, he finally realized that this was not what he really wanted. He wanted to share what he liked, not do it to please others. It's really very cool!!!

[@owynnx87]

Wow i really liked your comment

[@kozubart]

“What is keeping you from focusing on your own journey and so overly focused on everyone else’s?”

[@MovieArchive-sc5pr]

i cant help it-

[@yishmoosa1234]

​@@MovieArchive-sc5prI understand that. But sometimes, you gotta figure your stuff out, y'know? People can focus on themselves sometimes, too.

[@MovieArchive-sc5pr]

@@yishmoosa1234 yeah youre right, im trying to do that, thanks

[@saanviyuvanaprasannabalaji6377]

True ​@@MovieArchive-sc5pr

[@_Locie]

Durgs

[@namittgdd8406]

when we try and strive to become successful. But when we succeed, we suddenly realize that we are only following other people's shadows and forgetting that we all have our own colors.or in other words (be yourself)

[@stxrloverxz]

this gives off “Do you draw because you’re talented? Or are you talented because you draw?” vibes ngl

[@faikae]

Nah id draw

[@justascaredgreycat1869]

Nan, I'd still be a loser either way.

[@vikranthandique1276]

@@faikae nah il'll cut it in half... If you get what I said

[@msiyellalot]

🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@LightbornLight]

Always bet on the austrian painter because he left it all behind and his overwelhming intensity

[@Emanimations08]

Love how even tho you can see his artstyle changing to what "people love more" it's pretty much always some kind of flower and i find it very cute🌸

[@akido4361]

YEAH THAT'S AMAZING!! I kinda see it as the protagonist love or passion for art or just what he loves to do still resonating and appearing in each of his work, like if he couldn't escape the fact or what he is specifically doing art for (love)

[@frogmanjr]

And it was similar to that the other guy’s flower, it’s likes he’s trying to replicate it

[@akido4361]

@@frogmanjr I doubt so since we can see on the animation that they did it without have in mind what the other person was doing (at the childhood part, afterwards is a different story) So I see it as a symbolism to the fact they both do loved art and did share the same passion for art, regardless of skill

[@midloran]

Cute doesn't mean good. But it's cute anyways

[@Milk-ck1wv]

I think he sticks to flowers because of the white haired boy art inspiring him so much that he essentially kept to a brand of flowers since white hair boy art that inspired him and also made him feel envious and jealous was of a very detailed flower. He was essentially obsessed with white hair boy art, he was his inspiration and his muse for all the hard work he went through for his art.

[@RipAnd_Tear]

"You might lack the talent, you may not be good at what you do, but what matters is your will to still keep going" My friends boxing coach -

[@Nujabes_TC]

This! This is exactly the conclusion I got about myself, what else could I do? Stand still complaining wont change shit

[@maplechei]

I wish my parents acknowledged this lol

[@pulangrosas7255]

Also that it’s okay to give up on you dreams.

[@SherozGaming54]

*Being Good OR Bad At Anything Except Appearance and Voice, It Depends On The Brain*

[@imjustagirlletmeliveomg]

what would i do with a will knowing it would never work out

[@zekeggy]

Shit, I've been feeling like I can't do anything cause there's always someone better for a long time now, drawing, singing, voice acting, math, swimming, there's always someone better than me. But honestly, I've made peace with it

[@ghoullovinbutch]

Making art to hone your skills is great, but making art for fun is how you keep your sanity and happiness.

[@jessicajovel7162]

I needed to see/hear someone acknowledge this, thank you

[@smolboi1222]

“If you had fun making it then you did it the right way.”

[@mylifeisbajkgood]

To me, this symbolises wanting to have a purpose, and a talent and striving for it after seeing everyone else succeed. But in the end realising you can never truly be the best and encouraging others, accepting your flaws and having fun is wayyy more important.

[@weLiveInSociety]

The problem is that he never tried cocaine. He'd work twice as hard 💀

[@lukekhokhar-z3t]

Nice one man :)

[@danielmaeda3271]

I am 15y old and in the past i always thought about myself being the best person in my class, this was weird. I am Brazilian and my english isn't the best, actually i Just know the Basic but i am trying to show for everyone, its hard i am trying to understand my mind, i hate myself so much for hating everyone that is Better than me with things that i do, inscounsciently i do this , ITS the worst feeling, This vídeo made me look up to myself, i cried a lot watching this, its difficult to understand all this emotion that we have, but i promisse, i am trying to be a Better version of myself, without this type of emotions, i need the "Paz interior" i don't know how to say this in english. Thanks, the creator of this production, you have a new follower

[@alexghost7276]

@@danielmaeda3271 aproveita enquanto você ta novo e tente fazer coisas que vem na cabeça só por querer, vai por mim. Quer chegar em um nivel na arte que você nunca viu? pesquise bastante,experimente e tente botar em prática o que aprendeu. Quer aprender a tocar um instrumento? então compre um e vá aprender. Quanto mais você aproveitar o que a sua mente tem a oferecer maior vai ser o seu ânimo e esse sentimento vai sumir. É bem fácil você ficar tímido por N motivos quando mais novo e evitar de fazer muita coisa que seria bom tentar, igual andar de bicicleta sem rodas de apoio. Aliás, esse conselho serve para relacionamentos e socialização também.

[@pooferfloofer]

the person being the judge was such a WILD PLOT TWIST

[@Omega-jg4oq]

It's wholesome and heart breaking at the same time, she still supports him and be his kind-hearted friend but her being the judge means she is still far better than him no matter how much time and effort he put to improve

[@lwin1568]

@@Omega-jg4oq wdym "she" lmao

[@Omega-jg4oq]

@@lwin1568 I gotta call her something and the character does look like a girl lol

[@AShadeOfWhiteAndBlack]

​@@lwin1568 Oh no, someone used the wrong pronoun for a fictional character from an animated music video, what am I ever gonna do 😭

[@SuTart-tq1tg]

​@@AShadeOfWhiteAndBlackNigga what is you talkin about

[@r0belley6374]

This hits different when your family compares you or ruins your identity at an early age. its so hard to recover i really love this animation and music so much, it tells so much about how we should just love ourselves, thats it, no questions asked. you dont need anyones approval as long as youre doing fine its better to not get approval rather than lose yourself in the process for that approval which is not guaranteed because truth is people are people theyre complex like us we all have our own mind and we hurt eachother eitherway good or bad it doesnt matter and youll not feel like yourself once you get there to prove yourself to feel loved because its fake, the only one who has your back truly is yourself and you yourself are the only one who enjoys your own work, by doing this you invite those who genuinely enjoys your work but all that matters is you yourself because itll all be only you alone in the end. Anyway this is a masterpiece always comforts me a little whenever i feel like crap. I love your artwork thanks for creating this hehe

[@dianas7549]

I relate too much with this. I once felt overshadowed by this one girl, that I spent years forcing myself to get better, forgetting the most important reason why I started drawing in the first place. Now, I don't care about getting better, I just want to enjoy drawing and painting, how it used to be before all that crap.

[@2Navalie]

im in a journey like that but it hurts, especially if that one girl is particularly a good friend whos good and confident at everything.

[@farihat]

@@2Navalie I get it

[@OminousBro]

@@2Navaliesame

[@HappykittehX3]

The “gifted” kid handing out a star is my life story. As a kid my best friend and i both made art. She was the one everyone wanted to partner with for art projects, shes the one people asked when they needed art related things done, in high school i was promised set design for the musical and then it was given to her. No one at all recognized my art but she would tell me how she was jealous of what i could do and wished she could draw like me

[@eizzatakrami6273]

I feel bad for you, don't worry.You will get that recognize,just keep practicing and hoping for the best

[@Wattermel0n_bat]

The same thing happened to me, shit...he and I weren't even that close, but we could easily call each other 'friends'. He was always the one needed when there was something to do about art, they didn't notice me because he drew semi-realism and I only drew caricatures...to be honest I felt a bit envious but he was never rude to me and even, when I finished high school after those 3 years together he told me 'you have improved a lot since we joined', that's when I realized that he never tried to compete with me for being the 'art kid' of the class.

[@specimen2635]

The same happened to me, but with my brother, and he never wanted my spot. he was so happy with the attention. but now he does his art with a deadline hanging over his head, and i pursue my love for art without any deadlines. i found a friend who recognised my art and i believe you will, too.

[@ChamplooMusashi]

@@Wattermel0n_bat when people are significantly better they don't have to try because their 20% is still above your 100%. not being recognized as a challenge is even more of a reminder of how much worse off you are. no one has to be rude to remind you of that fact

[@dani_drawzz]

that set design story is diabolical

[@ermactuallywsg]

The fact that the mc gets more pissed off when the “better” guy praises him is RIDICULOUSLY relatable. It may be serious praise from them, but it feels like pity

[@teji_teji_]

Foreal. It's like they're going "aww at least u tried" Even when u know they're being genuine

[@haianhhothi7237]

*Jealousy is a weakness that makes you lose confidence in yourself* (Wishing you all your achievements ^^)

[@Himark124]

I cant believe you're so unrecognised. Its not just the beautiful animation, the characters expression and movement is just so smooth and has alot of emotion behind it. Truly a masterpiece. Its a shame that there are people out there who would steal ur artwork and repost it for their own benefit. I hope you'll get the recognition u deserve man,dont quit no matter how hard it gets. Theres always true fans out there supporting u.

[@kenn2770]

When i tell you i actually cried watching this, i didnt even realize how relatable this is, in school especially, where i see myself always comparing my abilities with others, and this will be my comfort animation ever. It's okay, strangers, you're okay, and we're okay

[@chriserony]

It's hard once you get into school and you're competing with other people. It's not just about accepting yourself, it's about accepting that you're going to be poor because you aren't as smart as the other kids.

[@kenn2770]

@@chriserony i hope we can all try and learn to appreciate and love ourselves, at the end of the day, we are always unique individuals Kudos to you all who made it this far.

[@Omega-jg4oq]

I will never forgive School and university for how many times they break my heart and troubles my mind, it doesn't feel like learning anymore.. I'm just here to suffer

[@kenn2770]

@@Omega-jg4oq it sucks that we are valued by numbers, we are forced into the thoughts that you're not enough for yourself, when teachers are literally good at one subject, and they told us that we're supposed to understand all of them, at once I wish for the best for you and the future ahead, we never know, but i believe in you.

[@kakaushou7773]

Eu nem famo inglês, a animação apareceu por pura coincidência.. mas sabe estou tão farta de não ser boa em absolutamente nada, eu me vejo como o Hooni de suicide boy, eu sou a segunda agora a casa caiu eu só queria ser boa em algo mais sempre, sempre, SEMPRE, vão dar a atenção aqueles que aham que são os melhores.. nem que eu me esforçe até estar esgotada. Ps: cansei de sobreviver.. eu só queria viver de verdade.

[@thebutter6579]

I'm all too familiar with the feeling of seeing everyone as better but one day just saying "Fuck it I'll do it my own way!"

[@cheese210]

Me too brother

[@n1etr056]

Im miles morales

[@realdragon]

I will look at others and I will keep looking knowing I will never be as good as they were

[@Lunar_Crescentfall]

Like nah imma do my own thing

[@yukhuun]

Miles morales reference

[@IsmailTheGritGuy]

I love it about mc finally defining what happiness is. It's not a validation of awards from other people, when it comes to human awards there is always something better. Always, above the sky there is still sky. Define your happiness, namely your own satisfaction and happiness, no matter what your work is, everything is for yourself.

[@Mlkdoketchup]

Don't think you're worse than someone, think you're better than your old self

[@alechianese01]

I'm almost the same to my old self😢

[@Mlkdoketchup]

@@alechianese01 no, that's wrong! If you have regrets about something you did in the past, it already means big changes that you won't do again.

[@strugglingstudent27]

@@alechianese01you've experienced many more things than your past self, even if it's just time. i promise you have grown in some aspect 🩷

[@Holynoelle]

Nah, I'm better than everyone

[@Lucid-o7z]

​@@Holynoelle that's the attitude! Now get working on being actually better than everyone

[@neeevirus]

1:42 my favorite part It's when the realization sets in "What have I been doing this whole this time? Chasing after him, is this really what I wanted? To be behind someone for the rest of my life? Why am I even making art?"

[@Nesyulett]

Yeah!

[@zanouji]

I love this

[@Hmm....alright]

Me too man, me too

[@sanimepillar]

You got 1.3 million sub 😮

[@aa._.nchalll]

OH hiii i recognized you

[@TheSkyOwl]

ur the one who teaches how to dance hi❤

[@nazumi5780]

Me tooo

[@CheeseyTheSlay]

This genuinely made me cry, as an artist I often compare myself to other, better artists, causing me to pull myself down. Honestly I think I just need a push in the right direction, maybe im to young to even be comparing myself. I think maybe I need to just ignore all of my negativity. Thank you.

[@4DD3R]

god the part where he just kept recreating something similar to the kids art instead of what he *probably* wanted to draw… chills

[@OneroseArts]

As an artist, I do relate to the struggle, but I'd like to discuss the blond character seen multiple times. This seems to be the same character throughout the whole animation and is the symbolic and literal source of the Mc's struggle with comparison and feeling the need to imitate what other's think is good and not exploring your own art, but what's interesting about him? Is that he is always supportive of the Mc's efforts and never tries to make the Mc change or imply their work isn't good enough. It's funny that a lot of the time it's the artists who enjoy their own style and don't expect others to care or copy that get put on a pedestal. No matter what style you have, there are probably lot's of people who idolize it, and even though their styles are just as valuable, they don't see it. Ultimately, every style is unique and valuable, you should encourage the artists around you but you can't control if they except your praise, just uplift their strengths when you can. As someone whom spends time around developing artists, a good amount, this is a good reminder to be conscious of how you give feedback and make sure to clearly encourage personal style.

[@Cloud-ck2pw]

And the fact that the blonde character just seems like a genuinely kind person, but mc is blind to that because of his imposter syndrome and jealousy

[@karencardozoquintero3769]

Sabes me identifico con los dos comentarios. Pero la única diferencia que trato de decirme a mí misma es que lo que hago es un hobby. xD En mi país no es tan querido este tipo de arte y yo por tenerme miedo a mí misma y no tener a nadie para apoyarme. por eso tengo que repetirme esas palabras cada vez que dibujo algo. (Algunos los publicó, otras no, o al final se me terminan dañando) entonces este video para mí significa mucho

[@MurrayJones-od2gd]

I’m not crying, you are. I love the end where he sees his childhood self, and remembers what originally sparked his passion for creativity and art. It shows how important it is to do what you love, or else you may burn yourself out real fast.

[@churchhelamew]

WOW, SO Inspiring I, as an artist, feel that way EVERYDAY, and I feel that I NEEDED it

[@selometeshome4427]

love the part at 1:43 because while the white haired boy does things outside of a flower the MC never moves on from it, lovely!

[@ribzola4]

I’m pretty sure the white haired boy is a girl

[@sevensecondsago]

That's such a good observation i didnt notice

[@ribzola4]

I’m pretty sure the white haired boy is a girl

[@nanasupriatna7038]

She is actually are woman

[@Salfishersleftankle]

@@nanasupriatna7038what makes you think that?

[@1momma3kiddos]

I really like the symbolism. At first, he was drawing for fun, but he wanted to be seen, to be better. Over time, his drawings became more bland and solely focusing on the flower drawing that boy made when they were little. But after a while, when he rose to the top, he realized he didn't want it. And he changed. And after he changed, his life regained color; he became truly happy.

[@howellaboutno9500]

I just now realized the judge is the same boy all those years ago. No matter WHAT you do, someone will always be better, so why not just do what you enjoy?

[@threebebras5738]

As a self-taught artist, I really understand. I constantly compare myself with others and it only makes me feel worse, but I try not to give up and right now I’m walking along that same path, upgrading my skills. I didn’t go to art school at the institute, but I’m still happy with the fact that I got in, which means I’m worth something and can do what I love. :)

[@rockstargongju]

all the best to you artist!!❤

[@stormewlhamoskov]

I believe in you

[@zandacross2983]

Artist?

[@Mcgenshin_Kaeya_]

you're always worth something. don't put yourself down like that

[@grettaburris119]

This. I needed this. It’s a good reminder for those who struggle to stop trying to be other people. Their lives, art styles, and interests aren’t for you, theirs is already taken for themselves. A good reminder that your living life to grow your skills and find what you love, not to become someone you aren’t or to chug out art to please others.

[@queenkobra7054]

no because the feeling of being the "perfect" child, then slowly losing motivation as people and/or I (and seemingly you) start to nitpick each little mistake until we can only see the ugly in our beauty is such a sickening feeling that makes my body want to rip apart and burn (I don't care if that sounds dramatic, it's how I feel)

[@PengyDraws]

You're the opposite of the person in the video then????

[@queenkobra7054]

@@PengyDraws I guess, I mean, we both seem to have issues with loving our own art which are only getting worse as we get older until we fall into a spiral of self-deprecation, comparing our art to others until we hate our own art

[@InternetAddict069]

​@@PengyDraws Not exactly the opposite , the op still sounds similar to the video to some extent.

[@alfrededison8779]

*q1

[@sakurinorth8238]

I feel like I resonate with your comment and have also realized that I'm a hypocrite in this way. Everyone else when it comes to their art from everyday people to rich people and now fictional people I look at their art and say that there isn't anything wrong with it because it's actually good art and I can see that and I tell them this when they feel bad about their art but I have no problem destroying my own. Watching the MC in this video I felt very different from them and for the most part just saw an envious "idiot" that just can't seem to see the value in their own art because they are too busy living up to the love and standards of someone else's (and that's where it clicks) wait a minute im doing THE SAME THING they are doing! The only contrast is that I don't necessarily think anyone is better than me, just that I haven't reached my Apex yet. But by nitpicking nitpicking and only seeing the downsides of what I'm doing I have destroyed myself these past few months and made it so I'm barely able to approach what I want to do because I myself have murdered my motivation.

[@highfall2709]

2:37 the real hero

[@egg6266]

I know this is a joke, but you’re honestly not wrong. That guy working his butt off to bring the painting back is what allowed the MC to have their moment of introspection, and find what makes them happy rather than chasing academic approval.

[@penguin22penguin22]

LOL

[@AcRoS-gh7mp]

Of course

[@iamnotbob2503]

This is an important lesson, because currently social media is constantly showing people professional’s work. Those people can just feel like everyone is better than them.

[@cheeseburgerjr.3112]

I used to draw a lot. Having been praised as a "talented little artist" my whold childhood, I made up my mind to enter art school. Then slowly i grew up, met people who are really talented and realized im nothing. What hurts even more is that a lot of talented people i met are way younger than me... I can't help but compare my art i created when I was their age and lost my passion and confidence for art completely.

[@KarlKGCR2]

the fact that the protagonist's rival, or ''enemy'' is actually pretty nice, this shows he has no real good reason to hate him, he's just jealous.

[@yellowboi2879]

I don't think he hated him

[@StarViruZ]

I mean, his intentions never looked ill and prob he actually wanted to be friends with him but the protagonist was consumed by envy and got the bad idea

[@Shizu_satoru]

I can't explain it.. But i don't think you understand, as an young artist i actually understand how it feel, Cause I've been through it.

[@vikranthandique1276]

@@Shizu_satoru as long as you compare yourself, you'll forever be bad. True artists dont draw for the sake of drawing or to get better. When you get at that one point, you will forget why you wanted to get better in the first place

[@k-onenthusiast5234]

​@@vikranthandique1276"don't draw for the sake of drawing" my guy, you just described drawing for fun, what is a true artist then? and still technical skill is important. how about we let people draw for whatever reasons they want and not discourage the ones trying to get better at it or others doing it for fun?

[@Rindiot]

This beginning hits me so hard especially the part at 0:22. I have absolutely no talent, no specialty, no uniqueness. I'm bad at sport and I'm not good with talking. My only specialty WAS academic and art. But now, there's so many peoples that's just better, smarter and I couldn't compete. My art never improve and my grades stay average, if not bad. At this point I already accepted I have no worth and value. Sorry for the vent but that part of the video is quite literally what I always see in my head 🙏

[@raquszaue4994]

Don't worry maybe you haven't found what your good at yet I mean I have which is just to cheer people up even a bit and even am not succesful at it all of the time so just because you aren't as good as others doesn't mean you aren't good you just haven't reached the level you want to be at and it's ok not to reach it after all after enough struggle you can possibly reach that level or start to love your art style now

[@hydroklowricacid3476]

Same..except that I refuse to just accept the fact that I can’t be better. Hope things eventually get better for you though, sometimes all you need is just a different perspective, or a break. Try looking more at how far you’ve come, and remember that you can always make it through the hardships :)

[@generalprequelmemes7692]

I know how you feel, seeing how there is "always a bigger fish" in the ocean that is our lives. I keep seeing family, friends and strangers continously excel or improve in what they sought out and I feel unremarkable in what I do and stuck in the middle without an inch of progress in what I am or want to be doing. I dont have much to say about encouragement but....stay strong. Stay there and you are not alone. Maybe things will be different if we just hang in there just a little bit longer that we would have liked. Just live. And maybe doing that is more than just okay....it's excellant

[@ptitflocondelumiere01010]

Exact same

[@-.Lizard_eggs.-]

Me too.

[@zwithanee]

I love how the piece the child made was the only one with color in it- this to me was something they were truly proud of while making it, but after they saw how much more detailed everyone else’s pieces were, they thought they needed to prove themselves as something better. So they kept making pieces for everyone else, not themselves, not with any passion, just with the one goal of being good enough. Those pieces were in black in white, probably signifying the lack of life they had while creating it. Then finally, they realize that the things you do should be for yourself, not for others- so the colors come back and a smile is finally on their face. I don’t know if this made any sense because I’m most definitely sleep deprived, but I just love this animation so much I had to write something 😅

[@oscarenmanuecastillomateo9289]

I really liked your comment, I didn't think about some things but the truth is you opened my eyes to things I didn't think about. 😅

[@AshKittenPKXD]

I love when people overanalyse something like this, it’s genuinely so fun to read, and it’s fun to see others’ perspectives on the animation. It’s what makes show-not-tell animations such as this so beautiful.

[@syntichendema901]

My favorite comment ! Stop reading others. 🎉

[@zwithanee]

@@AshKittenPKXD thank you! I totally agree

[@zwithanee]

@@oscarenmanuecastillomateo9289 thank you so much! Im glad to help

[@EITIW]

No matter what you do there is always someone better than you

[@Mindless_entertainmenr]

Bro I’m actually tearing up I like how there are no real villains, it’s a fight with oneself and just being mad that you can’t be more This is absolutely gorgous and incredible

[@CCDibujos]

"Art is not about being better, it's not about winning awards, it's about pasión, its about love, it's about hate, it's about emotions, it's about what you want it to be, it's about desires, it's about feelings, emotions, it's about expressing something."

[@Blurr_SaysHi5978]

Ty I needed that

[@ch_arc.2108]

Sadly, art is about being better than everyone else

[@grine0012]

​@@ch_arc.2108no, people make it like than by comparing and making competitions, about which is more better looking than what captures the artist emotions, something that should not be compared

[@NEBSHAN]

Something that AI doesn't have.

[@hungryhikaru]

Its about drive its about power

[@Fifiarty]

3:05 Look carefully when he high fives with the others, at the end is the one who gave him the prize. It's good to know that he just let that one go him.

[@lcsalt]

And the fact that everyone who high fives him always looks front while the last guy turned back to look at him

[@Alfshihtzu]

​@@lcsaltgood observation

[@lol-wo8rt]

@@Alfshihtzu No; Brilliant analysis and observation 😁🔎

[@vectorlambda]

​​@@lcsaltWTH are there any other things that I missed in this animation,? this one is so well made

[@Fifiarty]

thankss

[@CeCeLINK-l1w]

Oh Gosh, ça ça envoie du lourd 😳😲😯😮 IL FAUT AVOIR CONFIANCE EN SOI ET DE L'AMOUR PROPRE AVANT TOUT BON SANG !!! Je suis peut-être comme ces personnes qui donne des conseils sans les appliquer lui même mais... -il faut être entouré ( pas trop mon cas) -forge toi le corps et l'esprit, l'activité physique ça fait du bien -sort de chez toi et admire les reliefs ! -arreter de enviée les productions et PRODUISONS !!! ''C'est bien connaître l'histoire, mais il faut aussi en faire partie !" Et... Soit SHONEN, LES ANIMÉ ÇA MET UN COUP DE FOUET ✊🔥🔥🔥

[@buzzobug7]

This animation carries so much emotion it’s beautiful. It’s impacted me so much by showing me that being in trend and “good” at art doesn’t really matter as long as you have fun making it, art can come in many ways and this animation shows you that you can be yourself. The MC copies the guy with white hair to get the praise that he’s never gotten but finds out he’s been denying his true self by trying to be like someone he’s not. Being yourself is really hard when people don’t like your true self but being someone your not is way worse because you end up trying so hard to be someone else but then forget who you actually are, always comparing yourself to someone else puts you down because you think they are better and you’ll never be good enough when that isn’t true. Being yourself is just enough. I just wanted to say that this animation has changed my perspective since I myself used to think like this, you may put yourself down because everything you do is bad but you need to remember that you are needed and everything you do isn’t wrong in life. Be yourself. 3:17

[@Elfanfitness]

Hermosas palabras.

[@lv_channel]

I can't take my eyes off every frame. There is so much emotion and work in this drawing

[@moonlight07779]

It's not about being better than everyone it's about being happier than everyone while doing it.

[@noway2777]

there's no reason to be happier then everyone when your already happy ;p

[@akail3760]

that don't fix anything, what if you see someone happier than you, can you still happy? you just need to be happy without any comparison with other, be happy with yourself as you are

[@d0hjstiand]

this animation is literally reason why i think everyone is better than me

[@Amaladenfer666]

Never feel less valuable in art, never compare yourself, make what you want because you want to, or you'll feel the sadest people on your life

[@4ELt774]

I think it’s okay to compare, just don’t let it get to you

[@littleleah310]

It’s soo hard😭✋🏾 especially when everyone moves on to greater levels of art 🖼️

[@Amaladenfer666]

@@littleleah310 i know :c

[@Amaladenfer666]

@@4ELt774 yeah, but they are many style and other who give a feeling that we are bad when it's only a diffferent art style

[@4ELt774]

@@Amaladenfer666 which is why I said it’s okay so long as you don’t let it get to you

[@LOLrpop]

This really hit home. I loved the portrayal of a guy who just wants to be as good as someone else, losing themselves and their colour to try and conform to the standards of what is considered “good”, only to remain not feeling good enough and with a pile of self hatred alongside it. Him reclaiming his roots in the end, forgetting the black and whites and just not caring?? For him to just stop caring about validation of others and learning to love himself again…Beautiful.

[@MikesMindMagic]

As a child nothing hurt more than other people being better at what you enjoy doing.

[@goldyouthgrindy4634]

agreed.

[@inali_illustrates9142]

Fr! I usually try to see it is a fire to go further, seeing what more I can do, but if I am being honest, it can suck, you feel like you could have used your time better, that you sre behind in some way, that you have been fully and absolutely "outclassed"(my own words), i felt this way when I had my art in a show for high schoolers across the state, the show was hard to get into, but, when I went, I saw all of this amazing work, work that will probably take me years to meet at an even level with my current pace, and I felt outclassed so much because I am the same age if not slightly older as a senior in highschool, granted, this show (young artist showcase 2024 by the st louis artist guild) is REALLY hard to get into, but I had already set the expectation for myself that I had to be the best, and at least within my highschool I was up there(not the best but I was satisfied), I was a big fish in a little pond there, and in the show, I had suddenly been dripped into a much bigger body of water than I was used to, with bigger fish than I, all I can say is to know that you belong there when you enter that bigger pond, I got into the show after all, so I belong there, and you belong where you want to be as well, the truth is, neither of us wikk be the best, and sometimes, we need to be put into bigger ponds, after all, how will we be able to grow in a small one?

[@MikesMindMagic]

@@inali_illustrates9142 I'm not going to lie, that's exactly what I needed to hear as of right now, thank you for your kind words my friend :)

[@inali_illustrates9142]

@@MikesMindMagic ❤️

[@Twiddle_things]

Suck it up. You're better than someone and you're worse than someone. That is the way it is. Just go out and chase your dream and stop crying about facts of life I believe in you!

[@Taterttot]

This is exactly how i've been feeling for the past 2 days. In school, I have this one classmate who always got regognized for her art, making me look small. I've always compared myself to others. Im an artist who used to dance but quit bc aparently everyone was getting "better than me" dont compare yourself (im still working on that) you are beautiful and talented in your own way and remember I love you!

[@bentobox7226]

The judge being the kid from the beginning literally took my breath away, oh my gods, this is truly an amazing story told from start to finish and its SO GOOD

[@Aywaa.amy12]

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