Art Vlog - Forcing Creativity during a Bad Time

[@heymiokka]

"let them crawl" "slow but powerful" i love this. i needed this. ❤

[@valerieyamashita3493]

How. How are you this talented even when crawling out of a funk?! Your perseverance is truly inspiring ❤️

[@YellowMelle]

That's a nice perspective! 😭 Ah you know, a bird, some flowers, it's a comfort zone lol

[@fayecook9171]

Times like what you are talking about are when my art journaling comes to the fore.

[@YellowMelle]

It's nice to remember it is an option!

[@irynaborisova2604]

This bird painting is beautiful and full of hope and looks like you poured your soul into it.

[@dorka9268]

When I feel like I need to force myself to make a (lot of) effort, it feels like I just want to jump up every other second and run away. And what you said about feeling the tension or feeling like you are dragging something heavy - absolutely! Ugh, how I hate that feeling. Sometimes I give up after while, and sometimes when I persevere, it will be worth it in the end and I'm glad I did. And sometimes I' push myself through it but - meh

[@YellowMelle]

Ugh yes! Even if you do push through it, often the quality is going to suffer too 😮‍💨 but not every time, heh.

[@dorka9268]

yeah, but still, I find that it's important to sometimes push through because a) you won't know what might come of it and you might just need that little push and b) sometimes I feel like if you don't, you'll just get stuck in that place for longer, or at least I do. It's almost as if you had to go through it in order to get out of that funk if that makes sense.@@YellowMelle

[@YellowMelle]

@@dorka9268 totally!

[@MicasMangoMarket]

Really needed to watch this today, I’ve been in a mental/emotional downward spiral for 6 months now and I haven’t made anything in that time and I’m super sad, it’s kind of comforting to know other people go through the same thing. Your art is absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing !!!

[@YellowMelle]

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your struggle, I hear you! ❤ Sometimes just clinging to whatever shreds of sunshine and days of caffeine lol

[@cheldee_art92]

The dog with the sweater and the hummingbird piece is so beautiful! I also love the little fogs so cute! Right now I’m struggling with making art. It’s so hard, like I want to draw and be creative but just can’t. I hate the feeling of not being motivated to do art so I draw to motivate myself and feel nothing. Hopefully it passes soon.

[@YellowMelle]

Ah that sucks, I hope so too!

[@samthomart]

So beautiful! I’m glad you’re feeling better, it’s amazing what painting can do for us mentally. We’ve had 3 failed House purchases over the last 6 months but I’ve been making one tiny painting every day (or making 2 if I missed a day) at a table in our rental flat. It has stopped me exploding. We get keys for our new house (no.4) next week and I cannot wait to get my studio space set up (and not worry about spilling anything!) Great video Melissa, all the best to you… 😊

[@YellowMelle]

That is so exciting!!

[@jame950]

I'm there with you. I notice the huge difference between time I spend on scrolling and when I put down my phone for extended periods. The last 2 days I've drawn more than I have in 4 years. Got my business license. Only problem now is the irs won't give me an ein number so I can sell stuff without committing tax crimes

[@YellowMelle]

ugh anything to do with the taxman gives me serious dread 😩

[@colleenjones5721]

Beautiful painting!

[@TheBigmamabird]

Wow! What a wonderful result!

[@YellowMelle]

Thanks, I wasn't sure if many would be patient enough to make it that far lol 😅