How To Make It As An Artist | Luther Mallory | TEDxStMaryCSSchool

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • Luther's popular SOTA (State Of The Artist) Newsletter discusses the struggle, the dream, the joy, and the brutal frustration of being an artist, and is read by thousands of artists and entrepreneurs. Get it in your email at this link: www.luthermalloryproductions.com Follow Luther on Instagram here: luthermallory Luther Mallory is an Artist and Performance Coach specializing in Stage Psychology. As a coach, he has worked with more than 500 artists over the last 5 years, helping them overcome the mental and emotional barriers they face while performing on stage.
    Luther has worked with artists represented by Universal, Sony, Warner, Coalition Music, The JUNOS, Maple, and many other industry leaders. He is the Performance Coach for Canada's Music Incubator's acclaimed Artist Entrepreneur Program, and for the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class.
    Luther's stage expertise comes from 1000 shows as front man of his former Toronto-based band, Crush Luther, as well as his current project, House Of Goobata. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 166

  • @IArkProject
    @IArkProject Před 3 lety +135

    How could this talk not be more popular? This is incredible.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +5

      Hey Manuel, thank you so much for watching and enjoying my friend.

    • @monty510
      @monty510 Před rokem

      Agreed, so powerful.

    • @monty510
      @monty510 Před rokem

      @@Luthermallory as you can see... I needed this cause I'm using an online alias, "George", instead of my real name 🤣

    • @corrijackson
      @corrijackson Před rokem

      My thoughts exactly !

    • @stevelenores5637
      @stevelenores5637 Před rokem +2

      I didn't like it. It was about being different. Nothing to do with art.

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 Před 4 lety +67

    This is the realest thing I've ever heard

  • @rosequartz4102
    @rosequartz4102 Před 2 lety +40

    Making it for me as an artist and a recent widow means supporting myself and my kids without having to lower myself to asking my parents for help paying my rent. But I also believe in making affordable art that ANYONE can buy because to own original art is such a great feeling. I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.

    • @phillipschmidtpottery
      @phillipschmidtpottery Před 2 lety +6

      I feel ya there. My solution? Price your art what it is actually worth, giving you actual money for your hard work. Then, give away your art to those who you are talking about. If you give someone something that’s worth $50 that’s nice, but what if you gave people works of art that were valued at and sold for thousands instead? Same amount of time and effort for you, but the value is increased for you, your collectors, and those you give your works to. You can only underprice your work so much before you lose interest because you’re not getting paid what you know you’re worth.

    • @heathermeadows85
      @heathermeadows85 Před rokem +1

      I was about to say the same as Phillip. A proper paycheck gives you the freedom to be generous.

  • @kimmelanson1475
    @kimmelanson1475 Před 4 lety +76

    Amazing! so PROUD to say that I grew up with this awesome guy from elementary right through high school and he has ALWAYS been such a genuine, kind and talented young man!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +5

      Aye! Nice to hear from you Kim. One of the very rare people in this thread that knows Jason Pierce. lol. ADHS forever!!

  • @lalajean452
    @lalajean452 Před 3 lety +72

    He's right fitting in is the most terrible , regretable decision i made . When i was little ive been told that grade will define who you are , it will lead to you a successful happy life and as a kid i obeyed them and study hard , i was top 3 and top 2 for how many year on my elementary amd middle school years , high school thats where i struggle to go back at the top , ive becoming a little competitive and judging people if their going to be smarter or dumber than me then until i just gave up i accept the fact that i cant go back up to top 2 and will never go up to top 1 . My friends at that time said to me grades doesnt define who you are , its just a number all people are unique and smart on their own way . Until then i never judge people if their smarter or dumber than me , i said to myself everyone is smart on thier own way and have unique talent . My punishment for fitting in ? I lost my creativity at that time , i never know that i have talent in painting all i know is i know how to sing and dance . I stop dancing because they want me to study hard . Thankgoodness , 2017 all my talent blow off in just one year , i start to practice dancing again and i start to paint water color and in acrylic i start to learn guitar , i start to create beats , learn about music producing , start photography , start to create new hobby like diamond painting . At that time i regret why i didnt enhance and found out all this talent of my but as i think of it im actually thankful that it appear at not little too early and not little too late . Now dont care about people around me . They say i will not be successful as an artist but i know someday , I WILL HAVE A HAPPY LIFE AS AN ARTIST .

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +8

      I smiled reading this because it is profoundly obvious that you know exactly who you are. You will have a happy life as an Artist. There is no doubt. Thanks for sharing.

    • @midnightecstacy7354
      @midnightecstacy7354 Před 2 lety +2

      Literally me💔

  • @BrentKamrath
    @BrentKamrath Před 4 měsíci +3

    He looks great in those jeans!

  • @AdeFAkamo
    @AdeFAkamo Před 2 lety +8

    One of the most profound videos I’ve seen in a while.
    Usually don’t post in CZcams comments section but just wanted to say I’m grateful to have found this while on my journey 🙏🏿

  • @benjamin.barrile
    @benjamin.barrile Před 4 lety +35

    Profound words from a man who truly understands the artist psyche. Excellent talk.

  • @aliyashakirova3668
    @aliyashakirova3668 Před rokem +8

    “If you not love me at least hate me” Artist
    That’s powerful! Thank you 😍😍

  • @chalaspeciale145
    @chalaspeciale145 Před 4 lety +32

    So inspiring Luth! I literally cry and get goosebumps every time I watch this. You're incredible!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you thank you for the help my Queen..

    • @Kapojos
      @Kapojos Před 2 lety

      Huh why? He says nothing new or inspiring…

    • @chalaspeciale145
      @chalaspeciale145 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Kapojos yes he does! His talk is amazing and he's the most incredible performance coach. Here's a thought - maybe if you don't have anything positive to say, keep it to yourself?

    • @Kapojos
      @Kapojos Před 2 lety

      @@chalaspeciale145 definitely no

    • @chalaspeciale145
      @chalaspeciale145 Před 2 lety

      @@Kapojos ppl like you are the reason why 2021 was such a terrible year. Keep being you buddy! You're a shining light to the world 🕯

  • @RozalindMacPhail
    @RozalindMacPhail Před 4 lety +12

    Luther, you are an inspiration to so many of us! Well done!

  • @johnnyangel6983
    @johnnyangel6983 Před 3 lety +6

    THIS IS THE BEST THING IVE SEEN ON CZcams IN SO LONG THANK YOU

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Hey Johnny, thank you so much, I appreciate the caps lock and I'm happy it hit you the way it did.

  • @ForrestMortifee
    @ForrestMortifee Před 4 lety +4

    YES LUUUTHAAA!!! So good to hear you present this material again, it literally changed me bruv and still is. bam Bam !

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety +1

      YOU are an inspiration my dear friend. Thank you Clear!

  • @AngeloMeditation
    @AngeloMeditation Před 4 měsíci

    Best TED talk ever!
    Is about the quality of humans and how we forgot who we really are. Is not about science, medicine or other things that just keep us far from our essence: Peaceful Souls that want to create and share what we love with others.
    Thank you Luther!
    Best wishes to all POSITIVE CREATORS there. We need you!

  • @mileyswift289
    @mileyswift289 Před 2 lety +4

    This is damn good. You spoke out your heart and so I feel connected.

  • @ambedo128
    @ambedo128 Před 4 lety +5

    This is making me smile so much!!!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      This is the epitome of a feel-good comment. Thank you for this.

  • @Isabella-mj9nm
    @Isabella-mj9nm Před rokem

    one of the BEST tedx talks!!

  • @Keshiaaa
    @Keshiaaa Před 2 lety

    An incredibly honest, vulnerable talk

  • @iamadam1914
    @iamadam1914 Před 2 lety

    This is my favorite ted talk of all time.

  • @judyakkad3174
    @judyakkad3174 Před 3 lety

    I love this guy! thanks for the great talk

  • @DaphneGsell
    @DaphneGsell Před 3 lety

    I really needed this at the moment, thank you!

  • @asan4106
    @asan4106 Před 3 lety +12

    Love this...came at the right time too haha.
    I am attending art school but I want to drop out because its making me hate art. I also want to start a business but the doubt/risk of dropping out to learn and grow on my own is killing me!!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +3

      Art school can be tricky eh? Look at it this way and let me know if it resonates: art school is only teaching you the "technical" side of creating your art - How to speak the language of your art better. Separate that from the "expressive" side of your art. You're sharpening the language you use express your art, and in turn your life, with more clarity and confidence.
      It's also very possible that it's not for you and you can learn it on your own since you appear to have the entrepreneurial drive. I dropped out of music production school because I hated it. Still a music producer!

  • @ClaireCeramics
    @ClaireCeramics Před 2 lety +1

    So enjoyable thanks Luther!!❤️

  • @oliviarose951
    @oliviarose951 Před 11 měsíci

    I really needed to hear that
    Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤

  • @charlottem2532
    @charlottem2532 Před 3 lety +15

    I have to choose my a levels next week and so glad I came across this talk. You've genuinely put what I'm worried about into words and it makes me feel less alone. I want to be an artist but I know it's a risk and I think I've decided it's a risk I'm willing to take:)

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Best news I've heard today, Charlotte. It is a soul feeding pursuit, whether we "make it" or not. Send me your art when you're ready please!

  • @igzotiktv3600
    @igzotiktv3600 Před 4 lety +11

    This is so eye opening

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety +1

      Yes! That is the goal. Much appreciated.

  • @rachelsingermacdonald

    So awesome. Thank you!

  • @KingKobindi
    @KingKobindi Před 2 lety

    Dude is mad comfy on stage.. I love that

  • @maxwellpankiw8960
    @maxwellpankiw8960 Před 4 lety +1

    loved listening to you talk. great ideas!

  • @kerrypattison-christie1166

    Excellent. Just what I needed to hear this morning. I really laughed but caught the deeper message. Must look up more of your stuff😀✌️✨

  • @Thelocdherb
    @Thelocdherb Před 9 měsíci

    This just made me cry, thank you I have the courage

  • @ssruthi8291
    @ssruthi8291 Před 16 dny

    That's a masterpiece !

  • @mayabansal1643
    @mayabansal1643 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much! 🙏🙏

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      I'm so glad you watched Maya. Thank you!!

  • @lindseywalkermusic
    @lindseywalkermusic Před 4 lety +4

    YESSS !
    What an inspiring video!

  • @NashlynLloyd
    @NashlynLloyd Před 4 lety +2

    YES! This is the greatest.

  • @tamir9460
    @tamir9460 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Luther

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety

      You're welcome Tamir, and thank you my dude!

  • @Velmacarolina
    @Velmacarolina Před 6 měsíci

    Just Brilliant!

  • @muskanverma7833
    @muskanverma7833 Před 3 lety +4

    You are Literally awesome and most fearless person that I've ever virtual seen 🎉 and that makes me say 🔥if you can ,I can too.🔥 lots of love to you.❤️

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Yes!! I appreciate you so much and you absolutely can do anything you want. Lots of love back to you.

  • @rightmovesmedia8127
    @rightmovesmedia8127 Před 4 lety +2

    Great talk, thanks Luther!

  • @danielasat4563
    @danielasat4563 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this. Gonna share it.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Much appreciated Daniela. I'm thankful you watched and enjoyed!

  • @HaviahMighty
    @HaviahMighty Před 4 lety +8

    Super inspiring!

  • @wesfowler
    @wesfowler Před 4 lety +7

    This is incredibly inspiring

  • @giovanninehme
    @giovanninehme Před 3 lety

    Thank you !

  • @marianaraposo9011
    @marianaraposo9011 Před 2 lety

    This is amazing

  • @pranavkumar1163
    @pranavkumar1163 Před 4 lety +4

    😊Truly inspiring 😊 😍loved it😍

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety +1

      I'm so glad to have inspired you, thank you.

  • @greg-73
    @greg-73 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video Luther! Amazing job!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +1

      If it isn't AG himself! Thanks Aaron. Miss you bud.

    • @greg-73
      @greg-73 Před 3 lety

      @@Luthermallory miss you guys too!

  • @cougerror2887
    @cougerror2887 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @cecilstone9679
    @cecilstone9679 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You...Great

  • @Kyluvzwasntavailable
    @Kyluvzwasntavailable Před 2 lety

    This is great advice!!

  • @heavenranks7853
    @heavenranks7853 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Thank you Heaven Shamba (Best name of all time. Damn!)

  • @mrhomeless4417
    @mrhomeless4417 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank u so much.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      You're welcome my friend. Thank you for watching and enjoying.

  • @xo_oe69
    @xo_oe69 Před rokem

    Wow im speechless

  • @HOAMusicTW
    @HOAMusicTW Před 3 lety +1

    Great talk

  • @headbandbybrianlundeen3132
    @headbandbybrianlundeen3132 Před 4 měsíci

    Now I will make it!

  • @Kyoto99952
    @Kyoto99952 Před 3 lety

    Great ted talk

  • @spceboi
    @spceboi Před rokem

    Great one

  • @zietheartist
    @zietheartist Před 3 lety +3

    this touched me

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      I'm happy to hear that, Zie. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @art.soul.education
    @art.soul.education Před 8 měsíci

    Well said 💖

  • @V1brationCanine
    @V1brationCanine Před 6 měsíci

    yes we must meet the ego and clear it head on

  • @roryhensen
    @roryhensen Před 4 lety +3

    heck yea!

  • @s.dagnes4390
    @s.dagnes4390 Před 2 lety

    Front ROW GUY!! Get em'!!!!

  • @sdiddles
    @sdiddles Před 4 lety +7

    I can 100% relate to the jean story, same thing happened to me, except I needed someone to tell it was because I was wearing jogging pants in Grade 5.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety +1

      That's it then. We're bringing back jogging pants.

  • @muhamadsobirin4704
    @muhamadsobirin4704 Před 3 lety +1

    fear being judge is real, sacrifice self just so you can fit in, finding out you are not you anymore. i miss me

  • @bigskieslittlefarm7545

    tHANKYOU HEAPS

  • @arthurjeremypearson
    @arthurjeremypearson Před 6 měsíci

    "there was a billy goat out there somewhere" was that person's " jeans " moment

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Před 3 lety +5

    I think someone's " deeply weird" if there's nothing weird about them . I know this is deep.

  • @annawarnock7428
    @annawarnock7428 Před 9 měsíci

    you defiantly had me at recess

  • @AlienLee
    @AlienLee Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Thank you back. I'm glad this video reached you.

  • @spiceice0
    @spiceice0 Před rokem +1

    "If you fit in you lose qualities of your self that makes you special."

  • @Whoopsie_woggzy
    @Whoopsie_woggzy Před 3 lety +1

    highkey underated fr

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety +1

      Very much appreciated and happy it reached you.

  • @K.11222
    @K.11222 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤

  • @summerpowell4037
    @summerpowell4037 Před rokem

    I wanna be best friends with this guy!

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 Před 4 lety +4

    AYYYYYYOOOOOOOO

  • @CourageToLiveTrue
    @CourageToLiveTrue Před rokem

    Connection is being understood

  • @stilesthissell
    @stilesthissell Před rokem

    I'm at the point at 50 years as an artist and making lots of money that success is now just the personal exploration and daily challenge of the evolution of the process and product, and I'm always broke

  • @nathanbarraza4114
    @nathanbarraza4114 Před 3 lety +1

    The masses are what tell you to be afraid the media is what makes them obey -nathan barraza

  • @terryzuniga2473
    @terryzuniga2473 Před 3 lety

    This talk is genius bro. I think that everybody in the comment section now wants to be friends with Luther...
    Except for the front-row guy... 😑

  • @brianhannon
    @brianhannon Před 2 lety

    AYOOO!

  • @zoelin1011
    @zoelin1011 Před 2 lety

    The AYO Billy Goat Part had me laughing so hard

  • @kddd8234
    @kddd8234 Před 3 lety +2

    We tell ourselves who we are and who we should be, then other kids rub it in. Because kids are mean.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Kids are relentless. Everybody out here taking wild guesses about who we are! You're so right.

  • @khanoramulifho9644
    @khanoramulifho9644 Před rokem +1

    My mom is my front row guy , She didn't want me to go to an Art school but I still did it and it was the most liberating thing I have done. My mom has never suppprted me in my art and I finally accepted that I choose my life and that I accepted my self for who I am meant to be and even if they don't believe , I will show them what to believe in because I believe in me💗🌌

  • @Grawlix0
    @Grawlix0 Před 5 lety +4

    This is crazy. I think the title should be changed to draw in more people so they can see this.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety

      Thanks! Curious about what you'd suggest?! Although I have to power to change it now...

  • @Me..333
    @Me..333 Před 2 lety +1

    I am still a kid cause I’m only 12 years old but the critic is in me and I know that😞

  • @rachelsingermacdonald

    lol I didn't like jeans at first too. Too restrictive! I wear them now...

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 Před 4 lety +6

    This guy is wild😂🤣

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 3 lety

      Damn Dean! You're all over these comments. Fav guy of 2021 so far my man!

  • @electricEntity81
    @electricEntity81 Před 4 měsíci

    I think that there's a key point being missed here - and that is that you need a certain amount of charisma and likeability for any kind of risk to ever be remotely successful. It is other humans that decide..always

  • @thehedgerow
    @thehedgerow Před 5 měsíci

    I’m 52 and went through a divorce after 28 years. I’ve always done art but I’m now wanting to pursue it. Is it possible at my age?

  • @kevineightnine6117
    @kevineightnine6117 Před 3 lety +4

    Dang this guy is brave lol

  • @SikandarKashfi
    @SikandarKashfi Před 6 měsíci

    This guy just gave me a doze to become Ubermensche

  • @cr1ppleman230
    @cr1ppleman230 Před 2 lety

    12:08 The moment, where a half of people left.*

  • @bobsbigboy_
    @bobsbigboy_ Před rokem

    Jason Pierce? J Spaceman?,???

  • @plumeretbonnet
    @plumeretbonnet Před 3 lety +1

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Před 3 lety

    Freddy Mercury and the A... O

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Před 3 lety

    the barefoot thing is deep.

  • @alexandre5236
    @alexandre5236 Před 4 lety +3

    😂 true

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory Před 4 lety

      Another Luther? We have a bond my friend.

  • @ScribbleBeats
    @ScribbleBeats Před rokem

    Homie decided not to wear shoes to a Ted talk

  • @Me..333
    @Me..333 Před 2 lety

    I don’t know who I am🙄

  • @bloomshunt9848
    @bloomshunt9848 Před rokem

    I’m going to go against the grain and say I am not looking for connection as an artist. I’m looking for epiphanies or revelations and personal satisfaction and money to live as an artist only, but I’m not doing a Ted talk barefoot.

  • @rachelsingermacdonald

    That sucks... sold out. I get it.

  • @melayulore
    @melayulore Před 2 lety

    zzz