Art is Useless Until Someone Sees It

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Komentáře • 370

  • @GreenJay
    @GreenJay Před 3 měsíci +138

    One of my favorite art related quotes is "Music is always made for the listeners, but the first listener is the player" by Wynton Marsalis. We often make things for others to see/listen to, but ultimately you have to start by making something YOU want to see. When I learned that it changed the way I make things, and it's one of the things that reignited my fire for creativity.

    • @findphotography
      @findphotography Před 3 měsíci +1

      This is a very good point. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ShripatiDev2
      @ShripatiDev2 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Exactly! Make something that YOU would watch/listen/see! Learnt the same thing

    • @MaineMountainMedia
      @MaineMountainMedia Před 3 měsíci

      This is a great quote! I had the absolute pleasure of (finally) seeing Wynton Marsalis play live in Portland Maine 4 weeks ago. He is an absolute legend.

    • @AnuEnilolobo
      @AnuEnilolobo Před 3 měsíci

      That's a beautiful quote

  • @ybxfitness
    @ybxfitness Před 3 měsíci +68

    Peter!!! Thank you brother! I sold my first large print to a stranger for over $1000! (Photo of Jurassic rock in Maui shot from an helicopter) and I learned everything from you on the last 8 years, from beginner to award wining wedding photography to sell my first print for Art Display!! I hope one day I can thank you in person!!!

    • @abhinavinsearchofthelost
      @abhinavinsearchofthelost Před 3 měsíci +1

      Well done, man! You are that wolf 🐺

    • @AKSDOGS
      @AKSDOGS Před 3 měsíci +3

      That’s awesome, congrats you deserve it! How did the client find you or where were you selling your work?

    • @Ernest_Kahn
      @Ernest_Kahn Před 3 měsíci

      Insane.

  • @KellanReck
    @KellanReck Před 3 měsíci +34

    You're a legend Peter! Always inspire me to push. Really appreciate that!

  • @DiamondDirtBikeDuo
    @DiamondDirtBikeDuo Před 3 měsíci +198

    Anyone else LIKE a PM video before you even start watching it?

  • @mattih
    @mattih Před 3 měsíci +50

    Hey thats my office! 😊

    • @PatsonTek
      @PatsonTek Před 3 měsíci +1

      WE miss you MATTIH 😢😢
      How i wish i could be like you

  • @fredamsouza
    @fredamsouza Před 3 měsíci +11

    I LOVE these kinds of discussions. So much food for thought. I have been literally having this sort of conversation with my wife for the past few weeks, she's in a very important transition point in her life. I've invited her out to watch the video with me in it was very inspiring for her as well. So let me leave a very warm thank you here for you.

  • @alexradsby
    @alexradsby Před 3 měsíci +5

    This is so good. A proper conversation about art. Nothing better! Great to see Lane as well!

  • @MarcoBlanke
    @MarcoBlanke Před 3 měsíci +8

    Damn, guys. That video helped me a lot. Feeling not seen, missing the algorithm by miles, having the feeling that no one sees what I'm doing. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Bring back blogs! And conversations like that!

    • @TonyNomadic
      @TonyNomadic Před 3 měsíci +2

      Agreed. This resonated deeply

  • @tysons6972
    @tysons6972 Před 3 měsíci +3

    you always inspire thankyou, but we all must remember why we all pickup a camera and started taking photos, the fun the journey and the adventure to see things in a different way, thanks for the inspiration to do better.

  • @TylerCheeseman
    @TylerCheeseman Před 3 měsíci +1

    excellent video! I always love the open honesty. It sheds some light on what happens behind the scenes and really helps put things in perspective. Also bring back the blog and toss that non-alcoholic espresso-martini recipe up there while you're at it (please)

  • @natethemfg
    @natethemfg Před 3 měsíci +1

    At 10:50. Words have never resonated with me more. These last 2 years have beat me into a shell. But I’m thankful for it. I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. “‘I’ve never been lighter” is exactly how I’d describe it. I’m finally learning who I am and I’ve never felt more. I was described as heartless, having seemingly no emotion. Today I can FEEL art.

  • @AniTrone
    @AniTrone Před 3 měsíci +14

    Art is a rhythmic therapy when you engage that energy with your soul. If you care to share that with others. It's a blessing to them if it resonates, but it's always a blessing and meditative journey for the one soul that creates for the healing of one's soul.

  • @danienelphoto
    @danienelphoto Před 3 měsíci +44

    "Art is useless unless someone sees it" is what Oscar Wilde stated in the introduction to "The picture of Dorian Gray". If you read it in the context of the whole thing, you realise... he is right. Useful art is no longer art in its purest form, was the point. His teacher maybe just referred to that.

    • @justinkeys523
      @justinkeys523 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Sometimes people don’t realize the revelation of the deep and are stuck in the shallow

    • @VivianValeriena
      @VivianValeriena Před 3 měsíci +2

      I agree with the whole context of Oscar Wilde.. But the quote is somewhat right even if it's taken out of context, in a different way though
      It's likely that the artist saw the art until either is gone, so the art is useful even to the artist..
      Be it a tool for creative expression (during the making), self-critique (after it's finished), or as means to put the food on the table (after it's sold)

  • @IvarsDayLab
    @IvarsDayLab Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Pete! Great video! Loved it all! Best video for this eve, especially those shots where Lane makes some coffee on the open fire wearing the finest leather.

  • @ShripatiDev2
    @ShripatiDev2 Před 3 měsíci

    Peter, loving your videos that you've been uploading lately. That real talk that you do about how social media has changed, why we should not care about numbers.... wow. Love it. Its really good to watch your videos as a creator. ❤

  • @monochromios
    @monochromios Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love those conversations. You're a great host: let people tell their stories. Thank you for sharing

  • @mb-watches
    @mb-watches Před 3 měsíci +4

    You are you Pete, you said your style has changed, to me, it hasn’t. You are still the guy I subscribed to long time ago, positive energy, everytime developing, surprising and, yes, inspiring. Your style has evolved, you’re more happy, you recovered your love for the art again, doesn’t get better than that. Happy Wednesday, cheers as usual, from Germany.

  • @jatin.c
    @jatin.c Před 3 měsíci +1

    Woahhhh, they are back, the podcast style, interview style episodes are back. Super stocked already. Thanks Pete 🤩🙌🏻 absolutely love to layback and watch these videos.

  • @ogsander
    @ogsander Před 3 měsíci +5

    Lane is such a cool dude. Honestly one of the nicest guys in the industry

  • @KobieMC
    @KobieMC Před 3 měsíci

    Incredibly inspiring video and so much to take in that can be applied to life in general. This is something that needs to be heard by so many! Thanks for doing this video. This one will stand the test of time.

  • @TrueNorthLens
    @TrueNorthLens Před 3 měsíci

    Big fan of these raw conversations with purely talented people and views. Thank you Pete! Definitely keeps my mind on my goals!

  • @stew411
    @stew411 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely love this community and all of the creativity that comes with it. Cheers to life.

  • @kylehunter
    @kylehunter Před 3 měsíci +1

    Always love this insightful introspective type videos. I say send the blog and bring back photo stories 🙏🏾

  • @FilmedbyFresh
    @FilmedbyFresh Před 3 měsíci +3

    That room smells like beard balm, bergamot and aged leather. I am not mad at that tho

  • @RiggsTaylor
    @RiggsTaylor Před 2 měsíci

    Man, this is a really timely video. Thank you both!

  • @becs2cool
    @becs2cool Před 3 měsíci

    Needed to hear this today! So many interesting points of view - great video!

  • @magicslim9210
    @magicslim9210 Před 3 měsíci

    Love these kind of videos from you Pete. Bravo!

  • @Linventive
    @Linventive Před 3 měsíci +1

    The small push I needed to keep moving forward. Thank you Pete.

  • @bennyb865
    @bennyb865 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Peter McKinnon: I'm only shooting film. Also Peter McKinnon walks out with Leica Q series camera.

  • @BenDevery
    @BenDevery Před 3 měsíci +1

    I can feel it through the screen my bro! Love that energy Peter. Off to take macros of grass blades lol.

  • @GBlaque
    @GBlaque Před 3 měsíci +1

    My favorite brand is one from Japan called Visvim. The owner used to make books with pictures of items from his collection, the pieces from the clothing line for the season, and his reflections about where the inspiration came from for the clothing. They were called dissertations and were hard cover bound. I think Pete needs to make them.

  • @ashleytoltonart
    @ashleytoltonart Před 3 měsíci

    These motivational videos absolutely GET to me!! I love them and I'm left feeling so inspired!!

  • @DavionWest
    @DavionWest Před 2 měsíci

    Defiantly needed this video! Didn't know what to expect when I clicked, but thank you to both of yall.

  • @Point_of_View_Content
    @Point_of_View_Content Před měsícem

    I luv this format Peter!!!

  • @brandirivera
    @brandirivera Před 3 měsíci

    I love this podcast style of video! Please make more of these type of relaxed chill conversational type videos totally digging it!

  • @natelear
    @natelear Před 2 měsíci

    Favorite PM video in a long time. Thank you for doing this one.

  • @filmsbyrush
    @filmsbyrush Před 3 měsíci +1

    Need more episodes like this. Banger!

  • @PETERFRITZPHOTO
    @PETERFRITZPHOTO Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful, valuable discussion, Peter. Thank you.

  • @shareefgondal
    @shareefgondal Před 3 měsíci +2

    I was thinking of you like 30 minutes ago, I wanted to listen to you. Thanks for sharing a new one.

  • @twopencemoto4759
    @twopencemoto4759 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing content and conversation as always.
    Thanks Pete

  • @_atultawde
    @_atultawde Před 3 měsíci

    These types of conversations are soo good for someone who is always looking to learn a thing or two from someone who has already achieved so much and yet they are still hungry to learn and move even further in their life and art.. 🙏🏼Thank you Sir P for such amazing conversation videos.. always a student of you and the art that you create 📸✨

  • @chadwickestey
    @chadwickestey Před 3 měsíci

    Hope to see more of these conversations Pete!

  • @NVM3PRO
    @NVM3PRO Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lane, you, and Jay... Bro you all are inspirations! I have my Coup de Tete custom hat, ordering a custom jacket from Master... Pete what the heck am I going to get from you to support the Trio? Much love my brother!

  • @timkristensson2279
    @timkristensson2279 Před 3 měsíci

    Really loved this video! This is exactly what many people need to hear. Love the new Peter

  • @joshisout
    @joshisout Před 3 měsíci +2

    Started photography because of you Pete! Just got my video featured by Canon yesterday and couldn’t be more stoked 🤘

  • @thinkplanetearth2946
    @thinkplanetearth2946 Před 3 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this conversation. I appreciated his candor about living paycheck to paycheck despite what the perception was of his success. What amazing photos you showed of his. I will look him up to see his work.

  • @michaelcromar3070
    @michaelcromar3070 Před 3 měsíci

    Love it!! Absolutely love it, it’s what I need to see when I’m striving and working every day to do what I love every day and take pictures! Agree to the scary, challenge yourself and you never know who you’ll meet and where it goes 👍👍 legends

  • @mravalik
    @mravalik Před 3 měsíci

    Such wisdom filled depth with creativity and truth as an aspiring creator turned into a business, thanks Pete!

  • @cwTheDrummist
    @cwTheDrummist Před 3 měsíci

    How cool to be around people that you inspire and that inspire you. This was 🔥.

  • @enerico
    @enerico Před 3 měsíci +2

    Just watched and literally cried a little bit when you said "the hungry wolf will runs the furthest". Just feeling the grind and stress everyday trying to make it. This is amazing Peter!

  • @LightspeedTutorials
    @LightspeedTutorials Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was pretty cool, solid content, chill vibe, creative broll, I liked it.

  • @kushishtofu1934
    @kushishtofu1934 Před 3 měsíci

    This was a beatiful conversation, I love it. Also, maybe that quote with the Wolf would be a nice theme for Master Supply co products?

  • @LieutenantLights
    @LieutenantLights Před 3 měsíci

    Hey! I'm attending Sheridan College. In second year, not thinking about dropping out, but I get what a relief that would be. Intense!! I live hearing your professional story :)

  • @monkeybillkrs
    @monkeybillkrs Před 3 měsíci

    Love idea of a blog. Great video as always, very inspiring.

  • @Just_Samson
    @Just_Samson Před 3 měsíci

    This was a great piece PM. Appreciate you bro

  • @KaanSenel
    @KaanSenel Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful talk you guys, loved it!

  • @robertwright8306
    @robertwright8306 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Really enjoy these not-podcast episodes! Just short conversations about photography/art.

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love these conversations with other artists. It's literally the most visually stimulating "podcast" one can experience.

  • @falguniandmanish_
    @falguniandmanish_ Před 3 měsíci

    I've stopped posting photos on instagram due to the numbers. I am also afraid of posting reels. I travel a lot and love doing it, but somehow the numbers got to me. It's like I am constantly being judged and looking for validation from others. Which is wild.

  • @mubikishore
    @mubikishore Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful video Pete!

  • @robertjureit2574
    @robertjureit2574 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Retired photographer,of 50+ years. Similar story,a friend of mine.saw my life as a shooter,with not a great income. SO, i also started bying and selling Land,and trading the stock market. HE,said no way you will be good,doing several things. His limited mind,could only handle, one job. Years later, he’s stocking shelves at a resale store. I retired, at 50,with a BIG six figure income. To ALL, don’t let others try to Run YOUR life. And today,at 69 years old,still shooting with a Leica M10M, with the 90mm,f2.2 Thambar.

  • @christornes577
    @christornes577 Před 3 měsíci

    Such a good input. Like every creative struggles between these two sides. Financial and creative success.
    Thanks Pete

  • @revaaron
    @revaaron Před 3 měsíci +5

    I shoot 1-2 rolls a week on film. I spend way too much money on cameras. I take the time to go out, photo, scan, organize, and I post them on my Instagram. They get 0-17 likes and I'm absolutely AOK with that. I do it for myself.

    • @travisbrown2459
      @travisbrown2459 Před 3 měsíci

      I’d love to see your photos if you don’t mind posting your insta here. Cool if not.

  • @kultyurgeym
    @kultyurgeym Před 3 měsíci

    I love this one. It hits everything that I believe when I started to be serious in photography. I don't care the validation of the others and started working on ehat makes me happy with my art.

  • @o1ecypher
    @o1ecypher Před 3 měsíci

    the website page is a video but its a video with your words showing up, you can be creative with the fonts and how they appear on the screen. its like a blog in a video, you watch the video and you see the words so you can read it as you watch. smile love the energy

  • @dereck_MT360
    @dereck_MT360 Před 3 měsíci

    Don’t ever stop being who you are Pete I have watched you since day one on CZcams and I love the evolution of your channel. You’re one of the real ones and that’s why you’re still around and not quitting CZcams.

  • @madushankadissanayake7469
    @madushankadissanayake7469 Před 3 měsíci

    That conversation inspires me.. Thanks pete🥰❤ really really good one❤

  • @kaduppg1
    @kaduppg1 Před 3 měsíci

    Man... watching this amazing video with these two legends while having my cup of coffee... what a great way to start the day... Thanks for the video Peter \o/

  • @mattorrz759
    @mattorrz759 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤️❤️❤️ Fantastic words of advice and a couple of ripper quotes ❤️❤️❤️

  • @NewBootMedia
    @NewBootMedia Před 3 měsíci

    I always love watching your videos :) the personable ness makes me happy!

  • @rubinagomes2950
    @rubinagomes2950 Před 3 měsíci

    Inspiring! Thank you!!! 💖

  • @wallyfrogmore
    @wallyfrogmore Před 3 měsíci

    I remember the idea of "gear and beer" type pod idea you had a while back. I imagine this is just an updated idea of it. I like it

  • @goodvibeslovin
    @goodvibeslovin Před 2 měsíci

    awesome video! def love your videos. obviously, you would kill it with a blog too. keep up the awesome work!

  • @eusuf_hasnat
    @eusuf_hasnat Před 3 měsíci

    Wanna see more depth conversation like this❤ its very inspiring sir💙

  • @bennychristiansen78
    @bennychristiansen78 Před 3 měsíci

    Love it.
    Specially the part, where is your art good if nobody see it. I struggle with that part with my Art.
    You are one of the artist who inspired me to start my photography craft and Ignited my fire for photography art and a way out of the military.
    I LOVE YOUR NEW STYLE, HOLD ON TO THAT. 🤩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @caveman1981ad
    @caveman1981ad Před měsícem

    A video that inspired me to step back from media photography, which I was completely burnt out from. I returned to the style of photography that was the catalyst to my love of imagery.

  • @mirjalolqosimov9044
    @mirjalolqosimov9044 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Hi from Uzbekistan,Pete keep striving 🎉🎉🎉,God bless you🎉🎉🎉

  • @henryclayton531
    @henryclayton531 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s been a long time since I’ve seen one of these P, I loved it!

  • @chilledwalrus
    @chilledwalrus Před 3 měsíci +1

    You’re thinking of bringing back a blob? What does that mean? A blob of what? Goo? Have you seen the movie, “The Blob”? Outstanding photography in that movie.

  • @Venividiveloce
    @Venividiveloce Před 3 měsíci

    We need the PM Photography pod would listen for hours love these videos🤘🏼

  • @melissawilliams2969
    @melissawilliams2969 Před 2 měsíci

    Yes bring back the Blog Pete! I love them 👏

  • @JasonHobbsGuitarist
    @JasonHobbsGuitarist Před 3 měsíci

    That All depends on who the art is intended for. Art can be useful and therapeutic for the creator, a great escape. Music is art. One can create music and art for themselves and get just as much satisfaction without sharing it. That’s when the ego comes into play and the pure essence of the art is sometimes lost, it’s no longer your art and it’s now open for interpretation.

  • @Peter-Dirks
    @Peter-Dirks Před 3 měsíci

    Many thanks for this video!!!👍👍 I´m Peter from Germany and I love your videos and your work!

  • @KoriClarke
    @KoriClarke Před 3 měsíci +1

    that fade to black outro moment was so calming 😃

  • @TheNetflixNook
    @TheNetflixNook Před 3 měsíci

    Pete just knows how to push those inspirational buttons and just lift you up. Love your channel / content ❤

  • @messengerimagery52
    @messengerimagery52 Před 3 měsíci

    Love what you do!! staying true to yourself can be a challenge with how the world pushes us. You and I have different styles but I love that! I think the most 'Likes" I ever got is like 32 on IG haha! but I love what I do and I'll keep doing my thing! you and a handful of other photographers really hit home about staying true to yourself and style. Thanks for being True!!!

  • @MidnightRoadGarage
    @MidnightRoadGarage Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lot of different thumbnails but that one finally pulled me in :P

  • @TAYLORxJ
    @TAYLORxJ Před 3 měsíci

    Your videos never fail to inspire me!

  • @BRollBenny
    @BRollBenny Před 3 měsíci +1

    As someone who provides for his family with a camera, I really appreciate that Peter didn't downplay the fact that some of us have to shoot the way that keeps us paid.

  • @THSimagery
    @THSimagery Před 3 měsíci

    Those jackets go crazy!!! Great video! Really cool!

  • @csc-photo
    @csc-photo Před 3 měsíci

    That Thanksgiving movie was a ton of fun! Lane's amazing 👏🏻

  • @GaretOMusic
    @GaretOMusic Před 3 měsíci

    Peter, you make my day every time you put a video! Every time! Thank you!

  • @kundo9639
    @kundo9639 Před 3 měsíci

    I could listen to conversations between the two of you for hours. Oh maaan it would be epic if you'd have a podcast @Peter

  • @DeathGripWax
    @DeathGripWax Před 3 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this conversation and love the part of forgetting the numbers and being light and happy. Y'all hooked up with Colter Wall yet? A fellow Canadian, insanely talented songwriter. :)

  • @everausten
    @everausten Před 3 měsíci

    This was such an engaging conversation between two artists ✨

  • @donsoley746
    @donsoley746 Před 3 měsíci

    I can see why Peter M has such a following - he provides a dimension beyond kit and tips… many thanks!

  • @davidstone408
    @davidstone408 Před 3 měsíci

    Very enjoyable to watch, two people enjoying their progression

  • @dunksrnice
    @dunksrnice Před 3 měsíci

    So many quotables. Great video. More of these please!

  • @bryanjeddy
    @bryanjeddy Před 3 měsíci

    Art is for me and only me, that’s why I shoot, paint and drawer. Others seeing it is a bonus to me, I don’t share a lot of what I create because it’s for me.

  • @joserangelve
    @joserangelve Před 3 měsíci

    Art is perhaps the purest and highest form of communication that exists...but perhaps we need to communicate with ourselves first, to make art. Excellent video.