Teach Yourself Anything and Achieve Mastery ✨ self-taught artist, paint with me🌱 cosy art vlog
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
- Embrace the freedom of being self-taught! ✨ In this video I will show you how to believe in yourself and take control of your destiny. Together, let's paint a portrait of a girl among flowers and explore a magical garden to feed our curiosity 🌱
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I really hope those who bullied you feel stupid now seeing you grow as a person and artist! 😊
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you 🥹💜
I am in awe of your strength, magic and love for your craft. I cannot express how important this is to see in this world
Awh, thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say!
At 42 I have decided to finally be "serious" about creating art. I've called myself an artist since high school yet I may draw our paint for a few month out of the year and then give up because I'm embarrassed by the quality of art I'm putting out. I don't want to do that anymore so I decided to start learning art through courses but it brings me no joy. I just don't know how to get better if I'm not doing a 100head challenge or fundamentals, etc. I love nature and would love to paint in semi realistic fashion. It's just discouraging when the finished product is medicore at best.
I'm so happy you want to start pursing art more and improving! If doing these studies is not bringing you joy, then simply don't do them. Just draw what you want to draw and you will slowly learn as you progress. If you get stuck, grab some reference material and try to see where you're going awry. The key is to not expect perfection at any point, because your taste will always out pace your skill (google Ira Glass' video "The Gap" and that talks about it more). When you produce something and you can see it's mistakes, that's great because it means you're learning, just keep going and in the next painting/drawing be aware of these mistakes and you can get a little better and a little better each time. In a year look back on your work from now and you'll see the strides you've made. Keep going! You have valuable ideas and visions that the world needs! I wish you all the wonder on your journey 💜
what makes me happy is i just draw what im in the mood for. or sometimes im like oh i dont know how to draw bread. so today im going to draw some bread. am i an expert? no. am i amazing at art ? no. but i end up drawing a variety of stuff. i also had a late start with art, so i still have a ways to go and learn and practice and grow. and i find 100 head challenege boring and fundamentals boring so i havent done those yet. but i sometimes draw faces and alternate that with my other stuff. so its i guess 90% random stuff and 10% faces/ structured/boring stuff.
Some art does not look that good but it sells for billions may be because it has a very good meaning or some details that not everybody can see! So do not worry every art is beautiful and speaks its own beauty ❤. Stay strong , positive and go ahead
Also 40. Self taught since childhood but only for my personal enjoyment. On the rare occasions I have made any art in the past 20 years, my art has always really impressed people (especially graphite portraits which is the only types I ever shared - usually with the subject). I never did challenges or studies or whatnot. I just drew what I loved. Practice drawing what you love, not what people tell you you should draw. Use references. Use lots of references. There is no shame in using references. I'll bet you almost anything that most social media artists are using references off camera.
The two reasons your art may seem off is 1. Proportions. Measure, measure measure. Draw grids in your reference to start. Use a guide to measure the distance between the eyes, the width of an eye, the height of the eye. As time goes by, you will need to measure things less but you will gain an understanding of the distances between the elements of your sketch.i think I understood this intuitively even as a child but more consciously in my late teens. 2.Tone and contrast. Find the deepest black to the lightest lights. Everything else are just shades in between. That variety from one extreme to another will bring your subject to life. good luck!
I think that is very true. I had a similar change in attitude. I started to say to myself that no matter what, this is going to be a lifelong pursuit. We never truly "arrive" in art and are constantly "self teaching" by reading books, watching videos, tutorials etc. We just keep growing, the more we learn the more we realise we don't know. Like most things, if we just allow ourselves time to grow, and keep showing up consistently, then we will improve. But we also need to make sure we are actually making art, and not just watching videos or reading books about art. Accept the level we are at, be humble about it and keep at it without being too hard on ourselves. Get used to showing our work to people and not being too precious about it, expecting everything to be perfect. God bless.
Absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your insight! I often think that we really become comfortable when we accept that we are going to be failing and learning in our craft for the rest of our lives. We have to continually sidestep our own egos in order to pursue this vocation, for sure 😊✨
Absolutely!!!! If we are interested we will gravitate to something and we will learn as we go. Then before we know it.....we are in that thing. It becomes a part of us and we can do it without thinking. Way to go and thanks for sharing this and encouraging people!❤❤❤
Awh, thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it! 😊💜 I feel so lucky to be able to teach myself things, so I really wanted to encourage people to believe in themselves and pursue whatever they want too!
I think there’s a huge focus now in the art market, that you need to learn fast, and the best way to do that is a rigid practice. But I agree with you that the moment I improve the most is when I’m having fun, focused in what I like, and that always lead to flexible practices.
These days I think is easier to expand what you drawn while still focused on what you love most, for me is characters, but because I do want to reveal more about them I have been working in showing different actions and places they could be in. The best part is that with perspective rulers, 3d shapes or even complete 3d environments it’s easy to draw over it without having to spend a lot of time learning about it. And all I learned about lines and colors for characters still work the same for that too. So for me is a win win.
I agree with you! And what's great about your technique is that you're STILL LEARNING! Tracing things was a huge part of my learning process (and still is!) I think it gets a bad rep, but in my opinion, it can be very useful for understanding things. I'm so glad you're focusing and having fun with your drawings! Keep at it!!
@@ysvyri Tracing is very helpful for me too and that was one of the first exercises we did on drawing class in university! It is much easier to see how abstract shapes are, how they break and come together while tracing. And the fun thing about about 3d is that can work like an initial sketch, you can take a 3d square but draw a treasure chest, building, or a group of books over it stead. It’s really up how you work best. I don’t like thinking about perspective at all, so the 3d is great for solving that.
It took me a while to get here, I passed a long time worried about the right way to do things, so I’m glad too to have gone back to have fun and just doing what I like!
I,ve heard it said , “Failure is not the opposite of success , it,s one of the ingredients “
That is such a great quote! :)
Beautiful storytelling! Thank your for your being bright light
Awh, thank you so much!
Such a wonderful breath of fresh air. I especially love the quote you shared (master has failed more times than the beginner has tried). Thank you for your thoughts and insights and company while I work
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊💜 And I'm so pleased to be good company while you work!
i loved seeing your magical artwork on twitter, now this video suddenly appeared in my recommendations and it is as beautiful as your paintings! it looks like a short movie, so calming and mentally refuelling for a small struggling artist… thank you!
Oh, thank you so much for your kind words and for enjoying my videos! I'm so glad you found me here 😊💜 I hope you'll stick around for more!
You are such a gentle soul. Thank you for giving a voice to so many of us...
Awh, thank you so much, I appreciate that 💜😊
It's been freeing to get in touch with my "inner compass" over time, and it's been a good reminder to not let internalized limitations stop you from experimenting and learning new things! 👍You are quickly developing a sweet artistic niche for yourself with how you overlay your lovely voice with words of wisdom and interspersed camera shots on peaceful domestic habits and natural scenery. 🥰
Awh, thank you so much! I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the video. I am hoping to slowly grow this little corner of the internet over time into a lovely calming space for folks 😊💜 I'm so glad you've been following your inner compass! The world needs your visions!
I needed this. Truly my soul needed this. I am 37 and even though that does not bother me, trying and failing at being on social media as an artist has up until this year. Sometimes I would get a lonely feeling when I would post something I was really proud of and get no response from community. So, this year I decided to stay off of social media and find myself as an artist again. You reminded me to not be so hard on myself while trying to learn new things and stretch myself both as an artist and as a person. Thank you for all that you do and who you are ❤
It warms my heart to hear that my words resonated with you! Taking a step back from social media can provide a much needed opportunity for self-reflection and artistic growth. Remember, creativity flourishes best in an environment of self-compassion and patience. Your road as an artist is unique, and it's okay to stumble along the way. Embrace the process, celebrate your progress, and never forget the value of your art, regardless of external validation. Thank you for sharing a little of your story, and I wish you continued inspiration and joy! 🎨💜
You're so talented, kind and beautiful 🌸
Ah, thank you so much! 😊
Thank you for this video and I can relate to being bullied in school too and sometimes I would have to tell myself that this person doesn’t define me what they say should not get to me, And sometimes it would but now that I am older I tell myself that I will not let a person that steps in my space that is negative stay in my life. But also being an artist helps me to accept and understand myself and also being forgiving and patient with myself.
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for sharing a little of your story with me 💜I'm so sorry you had that experience too. I'm so glad you're finding positive ways to deal with it and that your art is helping with that too 😊
@@ysvyri yes, thank you for inspiring me and your art is beautiful and everyone story is unique but it makes one of the same when you find the right people. 💜😀
Thanks for talking to me as I work. I'm looking forward to the next calming Kim ASMR words of encouragement!
Ah! I'm delighted to be along side as you work! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos, Joseph 😊💜
That's a really beautiful picture you are working on.
Thank you so much!
This was very motivating and beautiful, thank you 🥰 Your art is beautiful! As a self taught artist I am now trying to learn how to animate on my own as well.
Thank you so much 😊💜 Oh wow! Animation is amazing! I really hope you keep up your learning process and create some great stuff!
Thank you for creating this video 🫶🏽
Thank you so much for enjoying it! 😊💜
Everything in this video is so aesthetically pleasing, from the art to the videography to the tea cups (I might have a slight obsession about cups in general ahah). Also, great advices. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Awh, thank you so much! 😊💜 Haha, I'm glad you like my teacups in particular, I may have a slightly obsession too!
thank you for this, and also your voice is so soothing, I listen to your videos while i draw
Awh thank you so much! I'm so happy to be able to accompany you while you draw 😊
What a truly wonderful video! We should never underestimate the courage it takes to put ourselves out there, to post the video or the drawing or the story for all the world to see. Thank you so much! ❤
Absolutely agree with you! And thank you so much for your kind words! 😊💜
This was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you. I know you draw, but make no mistake, you're quite the writer.
Ahh, thank you so much! I haven't written properly in a long time and I've been feeling a little daunted by my ability to communicate effectively. So, I'm appreciative of your kind words!
Thanks. My art skill aren't up to the standards I would like them to be. This gave me a bit of hope when you said you are a self taught artist :)
Absolutely keep going! You'll slowly make peace with the idea that your work will never really be where you want it to be, no matter how skilled you get. There's a wonderful video by Ira Glass called "The Gap" that you can find on google, it's a great and reassuring look at how our taste often is ahead of our skill 😊💜
Hi Kim, a really beautifully made video which I found so relaxing and a lot of things seemed to resonate with me. I truly believe that whatever passion you have as a kid, regardless what anyone says especially your closest kin, it will grow within you until you're old enough to decide for yourself if this is something you really want to pursue or if it was just a passing faze. I too am self taught and I'm still learning ( as are we all ), but my one regret in life is during my teens I never really took art seriously enough to actually learn the craft of drawing & painting from a tutor. Instead I've stumbled along in my own way trying my best to soak up as much information as I can. But the older one gets, that option to go to college to study seems more & more daunting. It's taken me this long to realise that fine art is what I really want to learn. Mastering drawing is one thing but being able to paint what you've drawn is something which really excites me, and it never ceases to amaze me how by just adding the slightest bit of colour to a flat black & white sketch, how your sketch really comes alive...and that's what I want to achieve. Thank-you so much for posting this brilliant video and as I'm new to your channel I will be checking out your other videos and you will definitely be getting a sub from me. I hope your having a great weekend Kim, speak soon😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to share a little of your story with me, I am very grateful! Also thank you for your kind words and I am so glad my video resonated with you so deeply 😊💜 I'm glad you found my channel and I look forward to seeing you here in the comments! I wish you all the wonder on your creative path, wherever it takes you!
@ysvyri Thankyou Kim, I wish you and your channel continued success, and please do try and post more videos....if possible. I'd love to see your painting process from sketch through to painting, that would be awesome, once again Thankyou, and speak soon.
I used to draw all the time as a child. Then, as I became an adult, I found myself drawing less and less 😢. I just believed I wasn’t good enough, I started comparing myself to other artists than focusing on having fun. This is beautiful and inspiring, I will definitely practice getting back into drawing! Thank you for sharing this! ✨💙
Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so glad my video resonated with you! I do so hope you get back into drawing, it will nourish your soul at the very least. It clearly calls to you, so embrace it! 😊💜
Holy shit, I just browsed through CZcams for new art channels and this video hit on so many levels. I love your calm voice, the slow cuts and the production value! Thanks a lot for making this video :)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad my little video resonated with you 💜😊
This is gold ✨
Thank you so much! 😊
Your story is inspiring because I have a similar path. Started drawing when I was ankid to get away and escape trauma and depression, anxiety.. school life with bullies, as well as home, to find peace, and just kept going, teaching myself different subjects, drawing them over and over until I got closer to achieving the reference. I also didn't even edit a video in my life on my own until I started my CZcams channels. This one and my art one. Thank you for this. ❤
I'm truly sorry you went through a similar thing to me. I know how much it effects you and I really hope you can find some peace and joy in your life. I am glad art was there for you and that you've found a safe haven within it! I think art is such a truly special thing in that way (and many others). Thank you for sharing some of your story with me and I hope you continue to take a little comfort from my videos 💜
@@ysvyri Thank you so much
What deep insightful wisdom❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 😊💜
Thank you for making this channel ,it's so inspiring 💗
Awh thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it! 😊
I'm so happy right now I found your art channel!!!
Yaaayy! Welcome! It's lovely to have you here 😊
Few times randomly I get channel that I feel lucky to stumble upon yours is one of the most heartwarming, subscribed hope to see more awesome content 🎉🎉
Awh, thank you so much! I'm very glad to have you here! Welcome! 😊💜
Such a great video, I needed it so much! ❤️
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you resonated with my video! 😊✨
this video is so beautiful, gentle, warm and healing. thank you for your inspiring advice
Awh, thank you so much for your kind words 😊💜
Thanks for sharing this! I recently got back into my art. I love working with colors and textures of paints. I still need to work with patience. I love looking at detailed work, but don’t have the skills yet to execute it. I am self taught like you.
Keep going! You won't ever regret dedicating time and patience to your craft 😊💜 I wish you all the wonder on your journey!
This is very good advice! I just recently felt like God just droped the same advice into my nogin, and all sorts of things just started clicking and progressing. It's good to hear those points reiterated! As for the bullies - only someone who is truly miserable could dare to abuse someone else. I'm so glad you chose not to make them miserable and were able to shift to a more healthy environment! God bless you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it 😊 I hope the advice serves you well and I wish you all the wonder on your journey!
A lovely video! Thank you so much for making it
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊💜Oh, I'm so pleased when somebody spots Nita! Tina Yu's work is just incredible and I'd have rooms full of it if I could haha
This video is so insightful, and your art is gorgeous 🤍
Awh, thank you so much! 😊💜
i actually gave up on drawing after gettng pretty good at it recently but you inspired me again, thankyou maybe i will save money to get that wacom tablet thankyou
I'm so glad you want to get back into drawing again! That's amazing! 😊💜 If Wacoms are too expensive then I recommend a Huion. I recently switched to a Huion and it's wonderful, the specs are actually really similar but for a fraction of the price!
Very motivating thoughts and beautiful video. You are a talented artist. 🌺Unfortunately, many of us have to go through hurts. I understand what you said. And it's good to see that you were able to forge strength from this. I hope those who hurt you see this and think about it and raise their future children not to hurt others, the way they did.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊💜 That really means a lot!
Thank you for it
Thank you for enjoying it! 😊💜
I was just thinking about your channel, and your art, the other day. I love your videos and your art! Thank you for doing what you do! 🩷
Awh, thank you so much! 😊💜 I'm so glad you enjoy the stuff I make!
I'm mesmerized by how you paint flowers, it's as if I could pluck them right out the screen! I also love how you're watching Secret Garden as you work, it's very fitting.
It's funny you mention landscapes because I've currently taken up the challenge of improving my landscapes (in a medium I'm not too confident in which is acrylic gouache) and it's been an adventure haha
Awh, thank you! 🌸 Secret Garden is one of my absolute favourite films (and books!) which I don't think would surprise anyone, haha. I grew up watching this film over and over!
Oh! I've wanted to try gouache for a while now! How are you finding it so far?
@@ysvyri I remember watching it alot as a kid too, I was so jealous of the huge garden in it lol
I'm still figuring it out! There's an art (heh) to getting the right consistency with regular gouache and acrylic gouache dries pretty quick + doesn't reactivate so I gotta make quick decisions, but overall I'm having fun :)
As an (almost) 30yo artist, I've spend a lot of years searching (more or less unconsciously) for at least one other artist who I could relate to. For the longest time it was Loish, who has a similar workflow than me (and you!), but her career path is far from what I got and want.
I'm sorry to extend about my life. I just wanted to enlight why I'm so happy to just have found your channel. I'm looking forward to watch them all while working!
Thank you for this extremely pretty video, and sorry by advance if in a few months you stumble on a channel similar to yours (it should be in french tho)
Have a wonderful day ❣
Awh, I'm so glad you found my channel and it resonates with you! It's lovely to have you here! I'm very flattered to be put alongside Loish too, as she has been a big inspiration to me over the years 😊
I'm sure you will bring your own voice and valuable insights to your channel even if you are inspired by this one! I wish you luck in creating it! 😊💜
I randomly bumped into your video and it's so calm and peaceful here! Subscribed!💗
Thank you so much! 😊💜 And welcome! It's wonderful to have you here ✨
again a wonderful video Kim, thanks for that 💜
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊💜
Thank you for this. As seems to be the case, I watch your videos at the right time for me to hear them. I am currently in the process of trying to find out what I do and don't want in my art, actually getting somewhere in what I want to learn and your advice was what I needed. For example, if I truly want to do watercolour, why am I trying to paint digitally? It's probably why I can't land on a method of colouring I actually enjoy, lol. It's such a simple concept, but powerful if you haven't considered it before within yourself. So, thank you.
Absolutely! ✨ It took me a really long time to learn this for myself! There are always external voices telling us what we should or should not too that it's hard to hear our own sometimes. I hope you enjoy your journey into watercolour! And remember, if you decide to change your mind, that's cool too!
Loved this video and your words of wisdom.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it resonated with you! 😊✨
First video of yours I've come across and I subbed immediately! Really enjoy your editing and your video.
Welcome! Lovely to have you here 😊💜 And thank you so much for your kind words!
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for enjoying my videos! 😊
@@ysvyri very inspiring
Awesome ❤
Thank you so much! 😊💜
Thank u and great presentation
Thank you so much! 😊
Hi there ! Thank so much for making this video it resonates so much with me and so many other people. I find myself having this urge to become an artist and draw and paint everything I want to but the fact that I still can’t makes me want to give up like.. I’m never going to be able to achieve that. And one other reason why I feel that way is.. I don’t know where to start. How should I approach learning to draw ? I feel so lost there are so many fundamentals to learn and I just find myself procrastinating because it just feels like a huge mountain is in front of me and I will never be able to get to the top.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! 😊 It feels like a big hurdle, for sure, but think back to when you were a kid. If you wanted to draw a pony or a cool car you'd just pick up your pens and draw it, right? Do that. You will see where you start to struggle, so you can start by looking up references and tutorials for those things. But, don't get sucked into just studying. Keep drawing from imagination! It's what makes it fun! If you do this everyday for a year you'll see a huge improvement. Keep adding up the years and this is how we do it. It takes a long time but you'll get there. Just don't worry about what to learn and when, just start drawing. That's the most important part. You'll feel silly at first, but that's just adult ego. Get into the mind of a child, play, have fun, be imperfect! Create! Make a character! You'll experience the joy of drawing which is what matters most. The skill is just a bonus 💜
Twenty seconds in and I am bought
Haha, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊💜
Fantastic
Thank you so much!
hey, your voice is so mature it feels
Thank you!
Good luck for your YT journey
Can you make a video
Is it Okey to not draw consistently
It will effect our art or not
What if we not enjoy the moment of
And how to manage many interest like video editng, art, cinematography.
You have alot of experience than me. You faced this things I guess
I am 15 now, Have burden of school and many things.
I couldn’t find times for these skills I tried many things to cut off time for skill but same as always no time left
❤ from India
Thank for your time
Hi! I’m newly subscribed 💕I was wondering: how did you go about figuring out digital art (gradient maps, vector layers, etc.) ?
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my videos! 😊 For all the techniques I learnt to digitally paint I got through a mixture of trial and error and watching/following mostly free tutorials online! Don't worry too much about how I work though, you got to find out what works for you! 😊
Just discovered your chanell❤
Welcome! 😊
i really love this video… i’ve been calling myself as an artist yet i am not making art for years… i am stuck on what specific style should i create… i dont know but i think the problem is myself… i want to try everything… i want to make chibis, i want to make illustrations, i want to paint too. and to be honest… i never have progress because i am overwhelmed… i am also afraid of picking a niche as an artist because i always believe that there are more things to explore… my problem is i am not focusing on less which as a result i have no progress and i am stagnant artist… no improvements…
can you give me an advice? i am almost 3 years hiatus and questioning my identity as an artist. :((
I know this feeling so well! Please do not be disheartened! As artists we are naturally curious people. Sometimes this means we niche down hard on something and sometimes it means we are explorers. I think there's a lot of pressure put on creative people to "niche" in business and social media success. While this advice isn't all bad, I feel it does stifle the creativity of some of us. You have to ask yourself, what do you want out of it? If it's for a hobby then GO WILD. Draw EVERYTHING and ANYTHING do not be preoccupied with gains or progress because that will naturally happen as you find things along the way that you want to learn. Say, you draw a chibi, and you think "Hm, my stylisation of hands could use some work", next time you draw something you know you need to pull up some ref to learn to draw hands better. You just implement it into your next drawing. Or maybe do a couple of studies. Either way works. You rinse and repeat this as you draw and a year down the line you'll see how far you've come.
If you're looking to make your art work as a business and a success on social media, then that's a whole other thing and has very little to do with learning the actual skill.
I'd say for right now, just in terms of building the skill, just indulge your curiosity, try not to think of improving, because it will naturally happen. Just explore things and eventually you will see patterns in what you enjoy doing and you can focus on them (if you like) 😊💜
step by step course for dummies please especially of the girl with white flowers
There might be one in the future! 😊
Did I just find female version of Bob Ross
Haha, I don't have his magnificent hair!
Your paintings are so beautiful. It was really relaxing. From an illustrator from Thailand
Ahh! Thailand! Welcome! 😊💜 Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed it ✨
what movie was that?
The Secret Garden from the 90s!
Ah, I came from Catball Café! ( ˙꒳˙ )
Welcome! 😊