Finding my voice amidst chaos : Perfectionism and self-doubt as an artist.
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2024
- Join me on this little studio vlog as I share my thoughts, in my first voice over video, on the pressure I put on myself as an artist.
This video started as a simple project, and as usual, I put a lot more work into it as I intended to. And that’s how it usually goes with me. I struggle to make things simple. And for some things it’s good to push yourself, to make your skills evolve but it can also hinder you and slow you in your progress because you hyper focus on details that others won’t see.
I’m making this studio vlog series to hopefully get away from that perfectionism. Because from the things I’ve showed on this channel before, you didn’t get to see the small moments or struggles even though they are an integral part of the work at the bench.
Let me know what you think of the new format and share your thoughts in the comments bellow.
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Camera : Nikon Z5
Lenses : AF-S Micro Nikkor 40mm f2.8, AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
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Hi again, Morgane. I posted my first comment before I saw the whole video. I, too, am an artist, I paint in watercolours, and I'm a self-taught metalsmith. Like you, I doubt myself and my creations even after almost 20 years of making jewellery and painting. I admire your confidence because there's no way I would be confident enough to make a CZcams video. As for you saying you're not a bubbly personality like others on CZcams , you don't need to be. I can watch your videos for hours as opposed to watching the bubbly ones - they drive me crazy with their over excited, high-pitched voices. It's lovely to hear your voice and watch you work in such a calm and relaxed way ❤
Hi again Deborah, wow, so it never stops… good to know !
Is there any way I could see your work on social media, I’d love to give you the support !
I think it was less about confidence when I started to post videos and more about my love of making jewelry, and the transformation of the metal (that macro lens is the best to see all the tiny details !) and I just wanted to share that !
I need to embrace the cosy side in the videos then, I need to make them « let me grab a cup of tea and watch » kind of videos !
Thank you again for taking the time to share, take care.
Oh wow! You're enough! I love your work, I love how you work. Like i said before you are an inspiration. A true artist. So lovely to hear you and thank you for sharing, you gave me goosebumps. You're amazing ❤ lovely to meet you 😊 i will share you're channel with my friends and family, you deserve the recognition ❤
I started making jewellery last year when my mother passed away, 17th April 2023. I started silver smithing in December. I struggled hugely with perfectionism but I've always struggled with this not just making jewellery. I struggle with imposter syndrome and I know this is just normal, so please don't beat yourself up. I stumbled upon your channel because I'm still learning. Your videos have inspired me, you inspire me so thank you😊
Ok, so before I answer your comment, let me grab my tissues 🤧, right … hum !
Thank you so much for this comment. I’m very sorry about your loss, this must have been a terrible year. It’s usually in moment like these that we question everything we do.
Perfectionism can be a good thing, and I think we need it to some extent to better ourselves and our skills. But too much of it and it becomes a chain and ball. I’m definitely falling in the second category, less so for the jewelry making part (depending on the project) but more so for the video making one. I’m not someone who ever posted on social media before this channel, even on a personal level and the imposter syndrome is hitting hard !! Your comment means everything !
Do you have an instagram or TikTok ? I’d love to see your work ! Don’t give up on the jewelry, it’s a beautiful work, and the skills comes with the practice! I’m planning a « soldering tips » video in the near future so hopefully I’ll be able to give you more actionable advices. Take care my friend!
you are definitely not boring ! Thanks for using your voice!
Thank you Karim for the kind words!
But you are amazing please have faith in your whole self. You are not boring. Your voice is lovely and your work is so beautiful. You have a wonderful imagination too ❤
Thank you so much Deborah ! My imagination is a wild thing, it’s nice to hear that you like it !
Hi Morgane. I discovered your channel a few months ago and enjoy the beautiful calm of your jewelry making and storytelling. Lovely to hear you speaking about your process in this video.
Hi @Bonpetraau, thank you for the kind words ! I love making the cosy videos, and it’s nice to hear that you like them too !
Please don’t talk negatively to yourself about your videos. They are both calming and cinematic, so pleasing to watch. Your jewelry is beautiful and inspiring. Your voice is lovely. These are the reasons I became a subscriber. I only wish there were more videos to watch. Please. Keep making these videos!
Thank you so much for the kind words ! It’s difficult to imagine how a video is going to be received when I make them, so I often doubt myself.
Believe me I have so many ideas, I’m not about to stop making videos but it’s nice to know that there’s people liking the way I do things !
@@lystale_jewelry So glad to help encourage you. I look forward to more videos from you to be sure!
Oh God!!! I love this video!!!! Your voice is so soft! It's a big step for you with this kind of video. To give a voice... You may think that your not that perfect or that your are not good inoff... But you are. What you do, the quality and the the precision... It's out of this world! I love your work!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ I hope you will gain confidence in your abilities
Thank you for the kind words Isabelle !
Making videos is a new skill I have to learn and nobody warns that it takes you on a rollercoaster of self-doubt, imposter syndrome and perfectionism all in one !
You make great videos and do beautiful work Keep it up!
Thank you, I will !