Things that need to be changed in the art community... (+how we can improve!) 🌼🌷

A topic that I've been meaning to talk about,,, 🫂💓
find my art here! ⇢ / sakuraopal
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⭐️ ABOUT THIS VIDEO
After truly stepping into the art community after coming to art school and talking to many artists both online and offline, today I dive in topics about mental health/general trends in the art community that I feel that needs to be changed...
0:00 Welcome back ◡̈
2:14 Art and Self Worth
8:01 Hustle Culture
14:07 Idolisation, Fame and Social Media
20:10 comment and share your thoughts ❤
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📚 BOOKS MENTIONED
Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Dis...
Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guid...
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↠ sakuraopal.carrd.co/
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🎹 MUSIC
♪ Waltz in A flat major 'Farewell' op. 69, no. 1 - Chopin
♪ Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy
♪ Nocturne in E flat Major op. 9, no. 2 - Chopin
♪ Nocturne in B flat Minor op. 9, no. 1 - Chopin
♪ Kinderszenen Op. 15 - Schumann
Spreading the classical music love hehe~!!
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🌸 FAQS
Name? | Veda (pronounced vay-dah). My nickname is Saku!
Age + nationality? | Oct 04' liner (do the math!), born and raised in Hong Kong :)
Languages? | Mother tongue is cantonese, most comfortable in english, fluent in mandarin and intermediate in Japanese (N3 JLPT)!!
What app do you use? | Procreate for drawing and animating (Ipad pro 12.9 inch 3rd gen), final cut pro x for editing (macbook pro 13 inch)
What procreate brushes do you use? | I mostly use 6B pencil + narinder pencil for graphics and lineart, and I use flat brush and nikko rull for painting
What camera do you use? | A mix between my iphone 11 and the DJI pocket
✉ Please email me for business collaborations! ([e-mail])
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🏷 HASHTAGS + KEYWORDS
art community / art commentary / mental health / art student / art school

[@rubinschwarz]

social media is so overflown with amazing artists and almost flawless artwork that i find myself resenting "good" art because i am so sick of "perfect" artpieces. the "good" artists dont inspire me anymore but the "bad" artists, the beginners, the unconventional artists DO! their approach to art and exploring new mediums and experimental nature gives me motivation to pick up where i left off. hustle culture really kills innovation and imagination, everyone tries to be the first and get more attention, it's honestly sad

[@didi1406]

I CLICKED SO FAST!!!!! You’re the perfect person to talk about this! you have such a healthy mindset and remember the good about your art

[@CreativeFIDI]

Felt kinda called out when u said that we are drawing while watching…. Anyways I was drawing Ramona Flowers Ilovethatwoman

[@elcee_belcee]

tysm for the video saku, you’re out here spreading your knowledge 😌🫶
hope you’re doing well, take care

[@esmeraldablanco6736]

I appreciate you being so vulnerable and talking about mental health! I'm in art school and the relationship with my art has been tricky since it's not just a hobby anymore. Definitely agree with the rest, it does wonders for us all!

[@ashredvelvet1114]

hehe thankyou for spilling the tea or more like sipping tea hehe, It was very enjoyable listening to your take on art and other topics related to it. I hope you have a great day

[@Yollhowl]

The queen posted omg!! This is a topic I love seeing more people talk about

[@ariadnaltos]

When you talked about being in the present and hustle culture, I imagined your situation being in CalArts. It was your goal and it's pretty difficult to be there! And hustlr culture can make you feel like it's just another step, but college is a big step and it's wonderful to enjoy! We should enjoy our lives and art more and stress less about the future. It's important to be worried about stuff, but you're so right about this topic. I'm rewatching this video because I needed to hear all this stuff again. So helpful!! (づ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)づ♡

[@feelingblueish4027]

I love your videos, they have such a nice, slow and steady, warm vibes! Anyways, I also like to mention that you bring up great points and problems throughout this video! And yes, it’s super difficult to be in the moment, to surround ourselves with the people we want to be with, and to regulate how we relate our artwork back to us. And half of the time, it could be due to the overstimulating world we inhabit with the constant change and movement, which can largely affect who we think and feel, and it’s good to acknowledge that and change your mindset. So thank you for bringing awareness on issue like this in the art community!

[@whowhat.wherewhen]

I am working on comic panels while having the flu. I like what you have to say. You are wise beyond your years ❤️
I think I will rest sooner than later
Thank you for this video, Dear Artist.
❤😊❤

[@picat3422]

another saku video yayyy i always enjoy your videos >:))) thank u for making this though, i think this is a really important topic for art that needs to be talked about and i definitely see it a lot and sometimes its hard to not fall into that, i try to have a good mindset and this was really helpful for me :)) i hope you have a good day and take care :DD

[@sergeki108]

That’s really helpful ☺
All these tips are super duper important!

[@Lineeveart]

This video is needed!!! I always love watching your videos, you have such a safe and calm vibe.😊

[@riv_music]

AYYYYYYYYYYYY IM EARLY LESGOOOO this video should be funnn

[@CoffeeCat1609]

To Sakura or anyone who sees this comment: I wish I could learn a way to balance life routine with art. I feel worse about myself and my art because I don't have time to draw as much. I can't drop daily events because of all the work or demanding/time consuming hobbies (like running) I have and I would love to hear ways that people find the time to dedicate to drawing. Any tips?

[@StorytellerofEventide]

Thanks for all the inspiration over the years! I’ve been drawing some random poses for practice.

[@Tachiharah]

Thanks a lot for the advice, and btw i love your hair❤❤❤

[@lifewithisa4196]

1st to comment i Love ur videos so much and you always seem to inspire me ❤😊😊

[@user-qi1qz2tt4m]

Love this video! Also I was drawing anatomy studies while watching this :)

[@giedreakinyte176]

Ty I think this will help me get better hope you have a beautiful day ❤

[@squimochi_]

OMG SAKU IS BACK YAYAYAYAY

[@lifeofalma1177]

Great video 💞✨

[@karinwang3107]

u slayed queen

[@cookieee8336]

After studying a lot for yesterday I finally was able to take a longer break and watch the new video woooo
The point with taking breaks being productive really hit me. I’ll definitely try to keep it in mind more!
Ur videos where you discuss different art related topics are always super insightful to watch

[@cookieee8336]

I’m also looking forward to ur 2nd year film!!!!!! The sneak peek looked to cool💗💗💗

[@BUY.YOUTUB.VIEWS.314]

I can relate to your content

[@karinwang3107]

omg the brown rice green tea u bought in 一田 hahahaha

[@JMPT]

Extra Nice 💖

[@poppy_cant_draw]

21:17
random anatomy stuff lmao
tysm for ur vids

[@Ilov534]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-ml4fd7dz2t]

noice

[@nightmoon-vy8ip]

I don't have anything to say just thank you. I really like your video.
wish you guy have Good dinner Good lunch (I know how you guy skip breakfast)🍔✨️

[@minakinna]

Putting your art idols on a pedestal and then entering a toxic parasocial relationship with their internet persona is soooo not it. The boxes these people put the artists they supposedly support are so small and suffocating. It's dehumanizing to the artist and incredibly ignorant on the fan's part. People are allowed to grow and change. Let them! Move on if their work don't resonate with you anymore... It's that simple! This applies to many things in life, not just the people you admire.

[@Carbuncle0168]

will you visit China?

[@kennacameron880]

🤪 Promo`SM

[@VinnyUnion]

There is no collective improvement anyway. Lots of artists work in corporate environments.