How to deal with stress - people sketching - episode 4

[@wildlittlebird]

I hope you can realize how important these videos have been for me, tanks:)

[@WillTerrell]

❤️

[@Bokkei]

This KZbin-channel is such a goldmine, so inspiring and fun to watch. Cant stop watching your videos. Have to sleep now, but damn it, tomorrow I will watch the rest of them

[@musicloverfromA45]

I often come back to these videos for guidance in life, you are one of my heroes. Thank you so much for these videos Will Terrel!

[@cremebules]

i've been watching ur videos for a while now but this particular people sketching video has never been so relatable until today because im giving myself too much unnecessary stress over endless assignments. I feel like i was about to break down but i remembered this people sketching video of yours on how to deal with stress. This has been very helpful, really, thank you for making these videos. The characters you draw are so adorable, it makes my day feel better seeing them.

[@bettyralph8488]

Hi Id just like to say THANK YOU!,I am a visual arts major in high school but I plan on going into nursing, your videos have encouraged me to continue doing what I love, and to not fall victim to excuses. This year at the end of mt senior year I literally planned on burning all of my art work (which is actually exceptionally good according to others) and giving away my art supplies. I figured I wouldn't have time for art. Like I said before you have inspired me and maybe even perhaps saved my life, I enjoy your videos and i thank you for sharing your wisdom. I can really relate to you

[@TheMiteful]

Im so thankful you make videos like these! Hearing your advice and experience is gold for young artists like me :) Never stop making vids!

[@BlueRabbitty]

Hi Will, my 19 year old son suggested I look you up on You Tube and I'm glad he did. I am finally trying to realize my dream of becoming an artist and this advice is just what I need. Sometimes the young ones know what they're talking about. Thanks for your help.

[@getsmexy]

Thank you for posting your videos. When I'm struggling to manage stress from college, work, life, and my own pressure in my art it's so helpful to listen to you talk about real things. Human things we all deal with. Maybe the stress is real or imagined for me but watching you draw and just talk calms me down. Grounds my thoughts for a bit. I just really wanted to say thanks for your advice, I don't know about others but I kind of think of you as a mentor.

[@ballball95]

I loved hearing you talk about stress, I used to stress over the little things In life, and in my art work. Recently in the past 6 months I have been having seizures and a good friend of my mine was witness to one of them and we got to talking about what had happed that day, that day I lost my stepdad and just got back from the funeral and was stressing over whats going on in my brothers mind he is so young, and he looked at me with a big smile and a hard laugh saying he has solved my problems, DONT STRESS. I laughed at it but it was true, all my episodes happened under stress. So listening to you makes me happy, and help understand the things up ahead for me on my journey to be a artist.

[@DanAbsalonson]

"If you can't handle the stress that comes with something very small there's no way you can handle the stress with something really really big." 14:59 Awesome stuff man. Keep it coming. Your rambling is amazing advice for tons of authors (and humans) out there. I know I'm getting a lot out of these - and I just came here to learn how to draw better! :) I found you from when you did a video with Jazza, Mary Doodles, and Cartoon Block. So glad I discovered your channel.

[@marinamondor123]

Please don't ever apologize for the length of a video. You're an inspiration!

[@grayven123]

I love your sketches. Hearing you talk about your issues and common artist issues have REALLY helped me. I experienced most of what you have talked about and already my anxiety level is dropping as I type. Thank you so much, and keep on putting up these videos!

[@rhayanesilva2638]

This video is perfect. I used to draw everyday but I started to think I wasn't good enough even with so many people saying that I was good. I was freaking out with a lot of things and my inspiration was gone. I just couldn't look at my drawings and find something that I liked. I was frustrated and I stopped drawing because I thought I would never be a good artist. But watching your videos gave me inspiration. Now I really wanna get back where I stopped and work hard to get better and better. I was worried I couldn't find time to draw but now this doesn't comes to my head anymore. So thank you for being so awesome and help me and everyone else. :)

[@jakesmith-nk1mu]

I was literally watching this before going into work and dreading it. your words made me think of how my current job isn't the job im going to have forever. im not worried about going in, infact, im kinda excited now to prove that its no big deal. anyway, thank you for the words and the drawing, its like mr. magoo!

[@chaospractitioner]

I didn't see your idea until towards the end a little and my eyes went so wide and my smile was never bigger. That little gag was so great and really creative yet simple in a way. Now that's some good stuff.

[@HallowGazer]

Words to live by. These ideas, especially the little bubble of comfort that keeps growing, were super-interesting. Thank you so much, Will.

[@BekkiAnnArt]

Seriously, I freaking love you. Thank you. THANK YOU. Every time I watch your videos, I feel so encouraged!! I hope you can smile every day knowing you've helped random strangers on the internet, just by drawing and talking. THANK YOU.

[@christinesanderson3914]

The old man is so cute! I feel bad for him, but his little mistake just makes him so much better. It's something I could see myself doing with my own daily routines.

[@spasticpug5209]

My question is did he put the dog poop in the mail box

[@MrBb3k]

I love watching the videos where you just talk and draw. I been listening to them mostly. Like today i must have seen 3 or 4 while i was drawing. But its great to know that what i feel as an artist is also being felt by another person just like me. Being an artist is rly lonely.

[@elektrycznyklecznik]

You have to accept a failure and move on - that is just priceless. It is kind of obvious, but hey - how hard it is just to do it. And when you do, suddenly effects start to show.

[@FeelmyJustice]

listening to your videos while I work is just so so so so helpful, I can't express it enough. I'm dealing with all the same or similar problems to you and just hearing about how you've dealt with it has really calmed me down.

[@cublife3544]

Your videos help me a lot. When it's one of those days that I need advice and it's hard to stay positive, I listen to your videos. Thanks man.

[@khall100]

Your commentary for this video is really great. The subject matter is just what I needed to hear right now. Especially the part about comparing your messy explorations to someone else's finished work. Thanks for the encouraging words.

[@just_cody3569]

First off, I love your work, it's amazing stuff. Secondly, I've seen a few of your videos and I love them. I like how you take a video of your drawings, yet you barely talk about them. Instead of a play by play of your work you fill the time with sage advice. This is something I rarely come by, and I really appreciate it. I've been going through some stuff of my own, and It's really inspiring to hear someone elses accounts that are similar to mine. And, to get some input on how another person may have handled it, and advice on how to overcome myself. Again, thank you, and keep making awesome work and awesome videos.

[@nvwest]

Wow, this was so much more than just a drawing tip.

[@UberGooose]

I love listening to you while I draw, its like listening to a podcast, and you're just so inspiring. Love it :)

[@wafferz]

it's crazy how relevant your People sketching videos are to the challenges that i'm dealing with in my life. keep up the good work I learn a lot here. I appreciate it.

[@spsquirrel2036]

Thank you so much for these videos. I always seem to find the right video at the right time, and they always help me immensely. I think someone else said it before me; every time I re-watch these, I get something new out of it. In regards to the growth vs stagnation you mentioned, I had it explained to me like this: you reap what you sow. If you plant seeds, you get fruit. Or veggies, or whatever. If you don't do anything...you get weeds. You're either growing or decaying. And watching this video brought that back for me (as well as a bunch of other stuff about dealing with stress) at a time when I really needed it. So thank you. :) And this concept is really funny, by the way. Love it. :)

[@aerob1033]

Just watched this video, and it reminded me of a quote from my favorite author, Lois McMaster Bujold: "I've always thought tests are a gift. And great tests are a great gift. To fail a test is a misfortune. But to refuse the test is to refuse the gift, and something worse, more irrevocable, than misfortune."

[@Shaggadelic710]

Thank you! I've really been down on myself lately and my friend introduced me to your videos, and every video has hit home and as an aspiring artist i appreciate everything in all these videos, ive watch most of them, thank you for being such an inspiration, your an amazing teacher, its been pretty rough in my life lately, and i watch your videos, and it gives me hope, i cant say it enough, thank you

[@chrismoore941]

i usually don't thumb videos but man that was golden advise. been watching you're videos for a little while now but only to get doodling tips but you just gave me allot more. thank you.

[@aoifekelly4342]

This video means allot to me :) The message has just stayed with me and I think it really changed how I deal with things that would have overwhelmed me before.

[@saraho6824]

The minute I saw the sign above the "mail box", my brain yelled, "oh nooo!" Love your work. Thanks for sharing your sketches and words of wisdom. :)

[@rachael2216]

One of the things I like about your videos is watching you draw/colour something as you talk about these things. It's really cool to watch the progress/

[@8imee]

Your advice was super helpful, especially as a stressed and directionless college student. As for your cartoon, it's amazing! And very inspirational- I've been developing myself as an artist for about 2 years now and the style of this drawing really appeals to me, I'll have to try it out!

[@TwoTwoGo]

Love how the scarf highlights look.

[@reillycraig7313]

Wow, I completely agree. Everything you said was needed. Not just about art but about life as well.

[@courtneyreko1444]

I think you're an amazing story teller, honestly. That's why I subscribed, not just for the amazing art, but also because I love hearing what you have to say every video

[@EliasLeo6]

dude, you should become an inspirational talker or something :p Somehow you really encourage me to do stuff like learning for my physics exam

[@manfagel]

Your thoughts about stress and other things are so calming to listen to. Always wise words. Combined with awsome drawings.

[@Nixkickin]

I have shared this with both my young adult artist children! Enjoyed your drawing, but really LOVED your voice-over. So wonderful - Thank you so much for sharing yourself!

[@missmango7887]

thankyou for the confidence and inspiration, i just recently found you and i cant say ive been very motivated by others until i did and honestly it just makes me feel more comfortable with drawing. Your advice on dealing with stress and things such as its okay to make mistakes is just really refreshing and helps remind me personally that this is just the beginning for improvement.

[@Forouzad]

Hi Will!... I found your videos few days ago and I can't stop watching your incredible sketching and your wonderful talks..... you are my number one favorite artist on you tube right now... my whole family now watching your videos...my hubby and my little daughter. You are special.... I am so glad finding your channel.... please post more videos from your amazing sketches. Thanks so much 😊

[@_mikeacuna_]

I really needed someone to tell me that. Somehow I relate to everything that you said, I almost felt that you were talking to me, thank you Will Terrel, you genious.

[@MikeNmurdoc]

Straight up Will. You're an awesome dude, thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to help us out during these fire side chats

[@bartbazaz]

Im so glad i found this! this is everything and more of what i needed right now to overcome a whole hurricane of procrastination, all fueled by over thinking and over extending my self expectations, seeming like in my mind, this one project needs to be the be all and end all, and then that in turn leads to stressyness sooner or later, but your words really have put things in perspective a great deal. and to top it off with a great little illustration like that :D thanks Will

[@PumpkinPails]

Great advice! And it came at a great point in my life. I'm currently stressing over these two paintings that I'm donating to a charity that raises money for autism awareness, but even though I've got the pieces about 88% done, I'm stressing over the fact that they're not perfect. And I keep telling myself "let me just fix this, then I'll turn it in". Tomorrow morning I'm sealing them, signing them and turning them I'm!

[@johnmcmenamin331]

Heyya Will, Kia Ora from Aotearoa New Zealand, cheers and tables from a would have been, could have been stressed out over thinker. like the perfect book at the right time, your words recall hit home to me. Love the artwork but also the philosophy humour, zenfullness and soul you generously share. I was that old guy at the wrong box (except I have a cat instead of a dog) and maybe now I can meet that impossible deadline. your 17 minutes just changed my life.

[@MsDev27]

Thank you..I really needed this. I'm struggling with this as an artist.Thank so Much

[@pauscorpi]

i have the feeling this will be one of those videos i rewatch over and over. Thank you for the good advice and just for sharing your thoughts so openly :)

[@andyzhang7890]

You have no idea how much I relate to this video. These lessons are so valuable, thank you so much for sharing them with us :)

[@krumblemumble8628]

How come whenever i watch any of your videos it relates to my life right now? I am in junior high (8th grade) and I have to write a 35000 word novel in one month. I am only 58% done right now and i am really freaking out (because it is almost the end of November). I am a really stubborn person and have the biggest ego in the world. I get really stressed really easily about really simple things (like turning in a math packet). And i have the tendency (more like all the time) to make everything i do perfect (which everything cant be perfect). And i have a really hard time not looking at my classmates work and thinking: "They have way more words than me, i am horrible at this, and i am never going to get this done in time." I started to cry a lot while I was watching your video. Not because it was bad, but because it was what i wanted to hear. I needed someone to tell me that you can only do the best that you can do now. You can look at it and try and fix the errors in the next one, but that you don't need to stress so much about it that you never get it done. I cant compare myself to other people because, there will always be someone better than me, i can never change that. I am not supposed to make the book print ready by the end of this month (i am only supposed to meet the quota, we will edit later), but i feel if I am to show it to someone for them to review that it needs to be perfect. Maybe i don't want people to look down on me because it isn't the best novel (this is my FIRST novel so it shouldn't). But i so desperately want it to be. Thank you so much for making this video, I am now trying to regain my composure and start typing at the novel even if it is not very good, i can always learn from it. Sorry, I am trying to hold back tears. Thank you so much..... I guess you could say that you saved me.... thank you....

[@cowncow]

I'm not an artist nor do I do anything related to arts. But this applies to everything a person would have to overcome in life... thank you for such a great video!

[@marilynkalbhenn4414]

Thank's Will, your sketch was great, but your words hit me where I needed it. I talk myself out of some things I should be saying YES to. I'm an over thinker. I have my first solo art show in Jan 2014, two days ago I woke up and thought I should pull out now(but didn't). I may have to listen to your video again. I have always did art in one form or another for many years(closet artist). I'm a nurse by trade. I just wanted to say Thank you for your video :-)

[@mrsin666]

Hey, I don't really know how exactly I stumbled across your channel, but I'm glad I did. This stuff is really helpful, not only watching you draw but even more so what you said. Really helps me a lot. So I just wanted to say thank you very much.

[@sniffnjee502]

I came here to learn stuff about drawing but you're giving life lessons as well dude, thnx a lot you really helped me with some of the issues in my head!!

[@miguelsalvadorcv]

I keep coming to your channel everytime I need advice from someone, you really made the best motivational videos I have ever seen. Please continue making more videos like this, and the best of luck to you :D

[@ashjinkim]

Hey Will Terrell, thank you so much for talking about stress, struggle, and failures as an artist. I too went through a time where I gave up on drawing for a bit, because of stress, caring too much of what others would think, and a death in the family. Podcasts and videos everywhere rarely mention this topic (failures and struggles), and it felt very lonely as I was surrounded by steven silvers and glen keanes. So I ended up causing my own... i think it could be referred to as a self-caused creative paralysis? I wish I had this video a few years back, but now finally I am where I want to be starting off in the industry. It is lovely to hear about how you overcame it all. I hope you keep making videos and I love your work. Your designs are charismatic and hilarious.

[@judeisyou]

such a helpful speech and amazing way that touched my mind thanks Will Terrell! appreciate

[@lilyluney6015]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS VIDEO HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH you are an amazing speaker and the best art teacher I have ever had my art has gotten so much better since I have started watching your videos thank you so much and for all the smiles !!

[@urbansavage84]

I'm glad I looked at this while I was looking through reviews for tablets! How interesting the combinations of these came together. Your insight is wonderful, because a lot of the thoughts and commentary I can relate with since it sounds like my own inner-commentary. Consider yourself watched!

[@Dioskid15]

Love your videos and your laugh. :-) Your people sketching videos mixed with helpful topics are great! They make you think and show you that you are not the only person thinking about or dealing with certain things. I enjoyed many parts of this video, but wanted to mention the part abouut getting the sketch our of your head. You were not totally pleased with your sketch, but at least you tried it and completed it. And, like you mentioned, might go back to it later, but at least you got it out of your head. That is a motivational idea to me so that I can finally get ideas on paper, even if I don't like the end result. At least I am getting better (hopefully :-) ) and getting closer to those 10,000+ hours. :-) Thank you, again, for sharing.

[@suequinn1293]

I'd love to see a comic with this little crazy characters you draw on your sketchbook! Great, great talk by the way. Love this kind of videos

[@albabhoy81]

My mate just put me on to you. Superb, mate. Love how you cover everything to do with drawing. I get frustrated so easily. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@viniciuspassos82]

Great, great words in a time of great need. Thank you. Excellent sketch, by the way. Cheers from Brazil.

[@adriancas7227]

Hey Will, just found your channel. I'm really just trying to buckle down and focus and take my artistic abilities to the next level. I really liked this video. you said some things I think allot of people need to hear in regards to overcoming fear, be it in art or in life. Just wanted to drop you a quick note of encouragement, people are watching and listening to what you have to say. Thanks for putting yourself out there buddy!

[@alexdanilaart]

Will, i've never had an artist that i considered my idol, until now. Thanks for all your great videos. P.S. Thanks to you now I always have a sketchbook in my backpack, and i always find time for sketching!

[@DinaEspinocilla]

You are one of the artist that I like here! I like you narration its uplifting. I think every artist they don't like their much but to others your work is so brilliant!

[@pinkchocolate372]

You are such an Amazing man and your students should be really, really thankful for having you as a teacher, and i've Been down many times and i always watch your videos.... It makes me happy

[@waterheart12]

This was so needed right now. I really am glad to have heard your advice. Thank you.

[@MrAsianadam]

Dude feel free to do these longer vids in the future. This was so helpful.

[@andresgonzalez-ro5gi]

wow your words really inspire me to work harder and harder every day, thanks for sharing these videos

[@BorisMitendorfer]

Thank you for this inspiring video and advices about the stress dealing situations.

[@kendricelittle5670]

I have just recently discovered you and your work. I have also just picked back up with people sketching. Wow..you have to be really strategic trying to draw people without getting caught. Anyway, you have greatly help and encouraged me in my pursuit of becoming a great artist and storyteller. Thank you. Kendrice Little

[@thinhho93]

Hello Mr. Will, What you said is absolutely true. We always think money can make stress go away. It is completely wrong. Wealthy people have a hell lot more to worry about. They have to worry about their assets, their bills, their families. Same problems, just on a bigger scale.

[@adellopez6865]

It is the great style of drawing that stresses the caricature it is really great, very good job, and continues your videos ...

[@APFC95]

randomly confided in youtube "stressed about my art" came across this video, its exactly what i needed :) thank you so so much

[@WillTerrell]

I'm so glad it could help. Keep smiling, friend.

[@loganpomeroy7598]

Will, you have helped me immensely! I love, love, LOVE your videos. You are the best artist I have every seen! I began drawing (Basically scribbling) when I was about 5. never been good until a few days ago when I started watching your videos. I took your advice and am starting to have a sketchbook a month. I do have one question for you, would you please make more videos? I need some advice on curing artist's block! I sometimes don't draw for weeks because I don't know what to draw! Please help me! Please make more videos. Thanks- Your fan.

[@BreadedRedBeard]

Thank you Will for this advice i've been searching for these words in a while and you nailed it, every word. So thank you, REALLY, A LOT. :)

[@jessicaburns4696]

Thank You Will I now know a lot more about life, things aren't as confusing in my life now. Thank You...

[@creativeinspirations7806]

I think i need your advice and this is because i am stressing at making my stuff look good it doesnt look good to me and i like to feel like it can be good

[@pighoof08]

That was a cute old man thank you for giving the tips on stress it really gave me something to think about when I'm drawing

[@Seth-li4dk]

will you say so many things that relate to me so much. keep up the good work!

[@kemicalromanc15]

You're advice is wonderful. Thank you!

[@TheSkeletor1993]

Very inspiring pep talk. Thank you sir. You are a great person.

[@HiLandR]

The philosophy is spot-on! Kudos lad!

[@TaifuunDesu]

thanks for making these videos, i happened to stumble upon it when i was most stressful this week...thank you. i love your drawings, and what your doing with these videos your making btw (: keep it up ^^

[@ScribbleWerx]

Love you're work! Such a great inspiration. Thank You

[@silviasancho4521]

I just want to say: the things you say here are the things Ive been looking for years.

[@Bakuto1000]

I love to listen to these while I draw

[@azam987654321]

rewatching this!

[@HannahEnglandCreates]

Your drawings are so sculptural. I definitely can't do that with my Prismacolor markers! ... Yet :) Great work. I'm going to go play with my markers now.

[@adityasinghchauhan3728]

You're an amazing person! Total respect for you! 😊 keep rocking ... Amazing work....

[@MrValyo94]

You are a great type of a man bro, really impressive thoughts

[@nootrak123]

you literally said everything i needed to hear. thanks man.

[@JosephMartinez-vo4gd]

thank you very much, this video has helped me a lot. I will show this video to my teacher of studio art, he might enjoy it.

[@azguitarinstructor]

Thankyou for this! Your advice was super helpful and really helped put some things in perspective for me.

[@RamblingGreek]

7:45 Same here , Will! I also wanna be a storyteller ;D Mostly wanna direct movies and whatnot but like you said , there are many ways to tell stories and I think drawing is a tool to do that. You almost made me cry at 10:00 , so mativating...

[@RamblingGreek]

OMG You actually respond to comments , you're SO awesome! XD I'm still watching your videos (while drawing) started around 4 PM and now it's 9PM where I live.

[@RamblingGreek]

:)

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

I don't know if you'll actually read this comment, but thanks so much, I really needed to hear that... You probably don't remember but a couple of months ago I commented on one of your videos about how I was so stressed out about this deadline for a manga competition being held by Shonen Jump magazine, and you replied and encouraged me and everything, but still landed up giving up because I couldn't deal with the pressure :'( It's been a while since then, but it had a huge impact on me... I still don't feel the same passion about drawing as I used to, and I've given up manga completely... But I guess in the long run that's a good thing, I've finally started finding my own style... But seeing this video really cheered me up a lot :) Even if I did miss that one big opportunity, I wasn't ready for it anyway, and seeing as I grew out of manga in a few months anyway, maybe it just wasn't right for me... And if I keep working hard then new opportunities will come up, right? And I'm not even 13 yet, I'm probably being too hard on myself... Recently I've been taking a break from drawing for a bit, just to clear my head and come back on it with fresh eyes (my mom suggested it... she used to be an artist back in the day, and she's really old and wise, so I usually to take her advice on these things), and I've finally taken up playing piano again :) I quit when I started drawing seriously 2 years ago... But I still draw in my notebooks all the time in class when the teacher's being boring, lol.

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

:D You remembered me? Really??? You just made my day, omg! :D Now I just need to stop spending so much time on the computer and actually draw! And yeah, I know that feeling. I was watching this anime series one day and suddenly it just hit me. BAM! I wanted be a manga artist!! That dream might now have lasted as long as I wanted it too, but at least I know now that definitely want to do art as a living :) Music is a nice hobby, but art is definitely my one true love. The problem with me is I don't just have that one small voice at the back of my head - I have a huge mother load of voices living in my head, and each one of them has their own little personal chalkboard to scrape their nails across. And if there was that one small rational voice right at the back of the crowd, someone's probably taping his mouth shut with ducktape and locking him in a broom closet and swallowing the key. It is really hard not to stress out when you're like that, lol. Maybe if I did something dumb enough to make my brain fart they'd all pass out and I'd be able to think straight for a second o_o I'm adding that to my To-Do-List now: "make brain fart".

[@GiaTheSweetPotato]

:o wowwwwww. I need to write this stuff down.

[@bradyspace]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.