On the “wasting art supplies” comment: I had a friend who once kept telling me that beginners in any hobby should not have expensive supplies because that would be considered a waste. But then how is anyone supposed to learn how the medium works? And what about hobbies that are expensive from the beginning? There’s nothing wrong with buying school-grade materials but there’s a level of quality that actually helps motivate a person to create, I think.

@tswain92_

3 жыл бұрын

You are quite correct.

@nancyhappily9503

3 жыл бұрын

I had an online online instructor that suggested buying the "best supplies you can afford, you'll never regret it." The best advice besides tutorials that I've received. Whether it's Crayola or Polychromos pencils or anything in between. Why not give yourself the best advantage if it's something you really enjoy and want to do. (imho)

@EgoBrain1

3 жыл бұрын

Also, some cheap supplies are harder to work with and will make it harder to learn or you may get frustrated and give up. Cheap pencils that don't blend, paper that pills, etc...it just makes it harder.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I actually found my technique improved much faster when I finally bought better supplies.

@ladygreytea

3 жыл бұрын

I think another reason to buy "good" art supplies is for motivation. If you're really excited about your art supply, the more likely you are to use it and try it out immediately! Having something that is good and works well will keep you wanting to try them again or continue what you started. It's easier to keep your momentum and think "Wow! Better than I expected!", than to get frustrated with how terrible it works, and think that YOU are the reason it's garbage. I bought the Arteza Pro Colored Pencils. My coloring book is crap (no tooth), but those pencils are making that crap book SHINE!!!

My Mom use to tel me she could not draw a straight line, I have been painting for so long I can not remember when I started, Mom use to tell everyone I was born with a brush in one hand and charcoal in my other 😹😹 well one day she told be her reason why she could not draw or paint and I sat there looked her in the eye and told her “but Mom I don’t draw any straight lines in my work” the look she gave me stopped her in her tracks the next day so looked up local art classes and signed up for art classes 3 years later she entered her first painting into a art competition and won first place. I was so proud of her not because she won but because she finally listened to what I was telling her and finally picked up her courage and ran with it . I have so many hobbies but my first love is painting . When I started doing my family history I was stunned to find that one side of my family were in fact artists not with just paint and drawing but also with metal work, wood working we have one member who has his works hanging in the Edinburgh art museum. My Grandmother use to play the flute in the Edinburgh orchestra back in the 1940’s until she got married to grandpa and gave it all up to raise a family.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

What a great story! Thanks for sharing!

@missjoshemmett

3 жыл бұрын

By the way, there is a trick to drawing a straight line which I learned in adult dot-to-dot! LOL

God I hate that "waste" comment so much. Especially for those of us who do art as a hobby - it's meant to be fun! Like you said - if you don't use your supplies, THAT'S when it's a waste. Messing about, having fun, entertaining yourself and others with your art - that's all value. I think it's people getting hung up in that "monetise your hobbies" mindset. You don't have to be "productive" or make money in order to make splashing out worth it!!

@bethmc95

3 жыл бұрын

I don't sell my art. I have people who offer to buy it or tell me that I should sell it but I don't want to. I started learning how to draw last April when everything was shut down and I was out of work. It was something I had always wanted to do. It is therapy for me. I give away my drawings to people who I think will appreciate them. More power to the people who can make money from their art but I'm not one of them. I do it for fun.

@M5518-k5u

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Just because our hobby 'produces' something why do we have to then try and sell what we've made?! Most hobbies cost money, but there's no pressure for say, tennis players, to make back the money they've spent on a racket or shoes etc! Yet if we spend money on pencils, we're judged, and expected to recoup that money. Why?!

@JillH419

3 жыл бұрын

My husband keeps going on about how I should make money by selling what I create, and sometimes I do, but not often. He plays video games, no income there, and he isn’t even able to sell his games when he's done with them. I have dies, stamps, paper etc that I could sell if I needed to. It’s a hobby, not a job. Also, you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, if you don’t have nice materials, you’re not going to get a nice outcome. Use the good stuff!

@bethmc95

3 жыл бұрын

@@M5518-k5u I tried to sell my yarn crafts a few times and it was a huge headache so I quit doing it. I make stuff and give it as gifts and donations. It takes away from my joy when I try to sell it so that defeats the purpose. I think it's wonderful when people can make money from selling their arts and crafts but I've never been able to figure out how to do it without a lot of hassle. I'm sticking with drawing and crocheting for fun.

@bethmc95

3 жыл бұрын

Something I've noticed is that the people who say you should sell your work, shut up really fast when you tell them how much you charge. I used to try and sell my yarn crafts and people would go on and on about how nice they were and how I should sell them until I told them how much it would cost to make a blanket with nice fluffy yarn then it was crickets. A handmade blanket takes a lot longer to make than a mass produced blanket from Walmart which is why it's more expensive. Just like an original piece of art hand drawn or painted by an artist is going to cost more than a mass produced print from Michael's. And people wonder why artists and crafters don't want to sell their work.

I loved your view on wasting art supplies (it even made me cry). I've been told so many times as a child not to waste paper or paint or other art supplies, that now it's holding me back to even try something new.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it such a devastating way we’ve been taught? Imagine trying to learn to bake if you weren’t allowed to use any ingredients or make a mistake! So much pressure. It’s time to change the way we think as a society about learning, failing, and wasting supplies.

@SnabbKassa

Жыл бұрын

Well, most people don't seem to know that young trees (that replaced the ones chopped down to make paper) suck up more carbon than old ones. So making them into paper is actually good for the environment.

I’m guilty of saying some of those comments. I’m a perfectionist and I do not like to fail coloring my pages. I watch you or someone other colorists on KZread and sometimes I get discouraged because mine doesn’t in my mind look as good as yours. Your words made me think. Thank you for opening my eyes.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up as a perfectionist. The best thing I did was learn how to let go of that and accept mistakes. My skills have grown so much faster since doing so. You can do it!

@atticusfinch4266

3 жыл бұрын

I used to feel that way. To the point I wouldn't even start. Yesterday I cut a page out of my favorite book, I didn't like the way it was going and it's my book. Sometimes my muse makes promises my skills can't keep. I like what I do. Its coloring.

@bloodyrose7046

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a perfectionist too and it is hard to get around that. But it is okay to make mistakes even though we may die a little inside. I recently had to draw a piece because I screwed up on it. However with the piece I messed up on,I'm recycling it as it being my testing piece for the one I redrew. Since I'm trying something new with it and a new medium. (Also need to figure out those colors.😌👌) Either way,it turned out to be a happy accident. I'm not sad anymore and I got to change a little something with the new redrawn piece.

@robwm1

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's the imperfections that make the art piece unique and interesting.

@bethmc95

3 жыл бұрын

I only started drawing last year and I used to get frustrated when I didn't think my work was as good as other people's work. I've learned to compare myself only with myself and not with other people. I look back at the drawings I did a year ago and I'm better than I was then. You have to enjoy the process, not just the end result. When I'm drawing, it is very therapeutic for me and helps with my anxiety and depression and that's the important thing, not necessarily how my drawings turn out.

I am new here, but LOVE this! I used to sketch & paint, but for the past 4 years have been helping care for my mother going thru dementia. She passed away mid-June. I always told myself I was going to sketch while caring for her, but was so emotionally drained it just didn't happen. I am thrilled to get into this type of coloring book creativity! I have unpacked my Prismacolor pencils & have ordered a new book & markers (arriving today) & am ready to get started! Thank you for showing your techniques for getting more than just a flat color. Thank you for your encouragement. I have another take on 'wasting' supplies. A beautiful soul of a lady told me once, as a young mother, not to let my "good dishes" sit in the cabinet, waiting for the 'special days' for fear of breaking them. If they get broken we couldn't use them, but if they are hidden away (for fear of breaking) we aren't using them, so what's the difference? And aren't our children, and those "ordinary days" worthy of something beautiful? Let the ordinary days be extraordinary!

@shadowguard3578

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I hope that coloring and being creative brings joy to you as much as it does to me.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. And I love the analogy about the good dishes. My parents also had a set of “good cutlery” they were given as a wedding present and never used. It was a common thing in their generation. I asked dad about it, and he agreed- why not use them? Enjoy them!

I love how you are so respectful of other people's opinions but at the same time you're not afraid of expressing your own, that's amazing! I agree with what you said about wasted art supplies. They are only wasted if they are not being used.

The wasting art supplies point is a good one. I look at all those and see a lot of effort and creativity but I still struggle with thinking that some of my own art isn’t good enough to “waste” my good supplies on. It’s an ingrained thought that we as a community need to spin into something better because, like you said, supplies are MEANT to be used, not just to look pretty on a shelf

@1Letter23Numbers.

3 жыл бұрын

The reject supplies that didnt meet expectations and look pretty serve as decorations. I made a note for myself in a quality sketchbook that I was having a hard time using encouraging me to use it. Essentially, I bought like 3 of them in an amazing sale and the not basically says: you bought 3, they were practically free and you and I both know you're going to buy more so start using this and don't worry about mistakes. I buy the best that I can afford and have fun playing. My intent isn't to end up in a museum or gallery; I just want to relax and have fun and make pretty things without fighting materials to get good results.

@M5518-k5u

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Does the fisherman not use his best rod? The tennis player his best racket? The photographer his best camera? No, they use their best equipment, so why don't we?!

@scp-09698

3 жыл бұрын

@@M5518-k5u because it lasts …

"We are all creative in our own way." Have a great day everyone😁

@bloodyrose7046

3 жыл бұрын

Preach it.👏

@tamaralewis9258

24 күн бұрын

That's right. Thanks I needed that. I get comments saying my art is terrible and I'm not good enough. But this saying will help me. 😊😊😊

You're raising some excellent points, Sarah. I'm just up to the part where you mentioned people saying digital art isn't real art. Oh, sigh, I've dabbled with Procreate which is fine but haven't put the time into it enough. Do I think it's art? Yes! Equally as much as pencil on paper or paint on canvas. My perspective mainly falls in the knitting community though. I knit with needles though I do have a knitting machine (LK150, not one of the punchcards or electronic ones), which I've used to make a jumper each for my twin nephews. Nevertheless, people seem to view knitting machines as 'cheating'. I've heard the same about digital art and it really baffles me. Who on Earth is being cheated by someone using a knitting machine or using digital tools for art? It's not a competition and the knitting machine and digital tools are just that - tools. No one is being cheated! I feel like saying to those people, "You drive to work, right? Well that's cheating, you should walk," or "You do your laundry with a washing machine? That's cheating, you should use a washboard and mangle." So, all of you who do digital art or use knitting machines, keep doing it! You're not cheating, your art is still art and your knitting is still knitting. Right, back to watching the video...

@bethmc95

3 жыл бұрын

I used to loom knit all the time (I haven't done much in a couple of years, I now prefer to crochet) but it used to piss me off when people said that loom knitting was cheating. It makes no sense! Cheating is when you get something by breaking the rules or stealing someone's test answers. How is using a different tool to create cheating? I draw using colored pencils and pastels but I would never say that digital drawing is cheating. If anything I would say it's probably MORE difficult in some ways because you have to be proficient in technology which I definitely am not.

@wonderwonder30

3 жыл бұрын

And those are the same people that say using a knitting machine is cheating are the ones that are like “what do you mean you can’t knit 10 sweaters a day?” This is why I stopped selling my knit/crochet projects, because if I am going to knit/crochet something by hand it does take time and practice. Most of these doubters have no idea what goes into making “something” that’s why they criticize and make ridiculous comments.

@camcab147

3 жыл бұрын

@@wonderwonder30 oh yes! I knit and crochet too and have also had those comments. Want cheap? Shop High Street not hand crafted.

@wonderwonder30

3 жыл бұрын

@@camcab147 Exactly! They also compare something they bought at Walmart to what I made by hand, it’s like come on! Or they want you to replicate what they saw at a big box store and want to pay the same price, it’s like, hello, this made by hand by a human. I can’t just copy everything you see and be done with it in a day. It’s hard not to take a pair of gloves and slap ‘em around…I’m just kidding, I have a weird sense of humor lol

@missjoshemmett

3 жыл бұрын

It is annoying when they have a contest on a colouring page and say "no digital pictures."

one of my friends says she hasn't a creative bone in her body and I tell her I'm yet to see someone produce such beautiful food as she does. Creativity has so many different places to live than just in "art".

I definitely struggle with the not wanting to "waste" my supplies or "ruin" a coloring book. Great advice, Sarah!

I'm disabled (physically and mentally) so I literally have nothing but time. I have a queen size bed and the half I don't use is covered in sketchbooks and different art mediums so I can just have everything at my fingertips. I consider art a rabbit hole that just sucks people in until they have to try everything at least once. I'm getting a sticker maker on my next payday and I'm so excited to play with it

Great video AGAIN! I grew up in the Doodle Art age, we all had colouring books, pencils, felt pens, and paints. Doodle Art posters were great. So about 4 years ago, I didn't have a garden, I didn't have energy to quilt, and I had no money. I downloaded some free colouring pages and spent $5 on felt pens to get started with colouring. I just felt like it at the time. My sister also felt like colouring, she had income, and went to the local art supplies shop, and started a collection of Derwents, then Polychromos and Prismacolour with all the "best"books. Neither of us knew until months later that we'd done it at the same time. Later I found books and pencils at the $2 shop, and later still I was able to buy my Lyra 36 set. I felt like a real colourist! We both get enoyment from our hobbies no matter what we spend. Now I have quite a few Chinese made sets. And I'm no artist, my hands just don't do what my mind sees. And I can do all manner of other stuff, including freehand quilting. I can draw some things, but find life is much easier just colouring. And I'm content with that. There is artistic ability on both sides of the family: it doesn't necessarily mean that talent is going to come out as an artist. But I can create harmony and pattern in a garden or a quilt, or even in a jersey (knitting) or a pair of period knitted Roman socks. That's all still art, just a different medium. Even making my halters and lead ropes is an art.

Thankyou for the comments you made on wasted supplies. You are so right. The wasted supplies are the ones that sit around not being used. I've been so precious with all of my art supplies, " can't use the new paint, can't possibly colour with the new pencils.." and its a big, fat, waste of product. You have inspired me today to get them off the shelf, dust them off, and use them for goodness sake!!!

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Good luck! Enjoy them!

I agree with all you said. I appreciate that you said you failed on your Disney page(I want to watch that video) so that we all know it’s ok to fail sometimes. This video gave me more confidence to color instead of being intimidated by my coloring vs. someone else’s coloring. I hope that makes sense.. thank you

Sarah, I read some of those horrible comments at the beginning. I hate that you have to deal with such hatefulness! But how graciously you rise above the ugliness and choose to build up others. You have really shown your fine character with this video. Thank you for the pep talk! I needed to hear those things. I have blank canvasses hanging on my walls because of my self doubt. I hear you! Especially about “wasting art supplies” and “fear of making mistakes”.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

All the comments are worth it if it can help someone else overcome some of these things x

New subscriber. Thank you for a great video! Very inspiring. I have a ton of pencils, water colors, acrylic paints and coloring books. 2 years ago someone made a negative comment to me about my art and I hadn’t colored or painted since. After watching this I am cleaning out my art area and getting back to it. I didn’t even realize how much I missed it until I started watching your videos a week ago.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear you’re giving it another go!

Thank you, Sarah. You handled a topic that could have turned into a rant about trolls, tactfully and intelligently. For myself, I had to release the desire to do calligraphy when the arthritis in my hand made it impossible to control the swoops and line gradations. Instead, pencil coloring has become extremely satisfying. Additionally, I had to stop feeling like I was "cheating" when I copied another, more advanced artist's work. It has become part of the learning process. Thanks again! (:

I didn't think I was an artist. I remember saying 'I can't paint but I can make an amazing power point presentation and teach skills that can make someone think'. Now I have sold several paintings and realise that creative people just find an outlet for their need to create something.

I used to really grapple with "I am not a creative person" really hard. I struggle with drawing a lot--but as I mentioned on your other video, I take photos for Unsplash. Which may not sound like the most creative outlet for some, but it's allowed me to look at the world from a new angle. When I worked downtown, before the global panini, I used to go to the mall down the block from our office and photograph mannequins during my lunch break when I was stressed.

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Photography can be SO creative… and Unsplash has an amazing curation of creativity, so if you’re on there, you must be creative!

Excellent points. You nailed it with being afraid to waste supplies... and you're right... it's never a waste to use the supplies to try any creative project (successful or not). This was a motivating video for me. :)

Would definitely like to see you do another crayola challenge. I love your suggestion of finding little ten minute pockets of time to be creative. I’m going to try that this week, rather than feeling overwhelmed by large projects, just do a little bit here and there.

@robwm1

3 жыл бұрын

When I look at coloring pages, I try to see it in "smaller sections" rather than to look at the page as a whole. When you look at the picture in smaller chunks or areas, you begin to see a way how it can be done. If I look at the whole page and focus on how much work it will take, I can feel apprehensive about even starting.

Sarah, I enjoyed everything you said in this. My art isn’t as good as yours (I know something you hate to hear and this is only in my perspective) however, I enjoy coloring, trying out new things and crafting. I do it for me and not anyone else. Just like I’m not a great singer (I won’t be winning any competitions) but I enjoy singing so I do it anyway. I have loved coloring my entire life (I was an adult coloring enthusiast before it was cool) and I still have coloring books from when I was young. I love looking through them and seeing the things I’ve done over the years. I always sign and date the pages and anyone that wants to color in one of my books must also sign and date the pages. It’s especially cool when kids do this. You then have a little time capsule of their progress. FYI one of my books dates back to 1985. 😁 I’m pretty old these days. Some of the kids that colored in these books are now adults with children of their own.

And always remember that 'Perfect" especially with any type of art is a matter of perspective. Great video Sarah, so glad you put this one out. And lastly, one thing I notice a lot when showing my art to someone, they don't see what I may have thought was a mistake, and if I happen to point my 'mistake' out to them I find that most of the time they tell me they didn't even notice or that they didn't see anything wrong with it...we are usually our own worst critic.

As with any creator, one must take away what one likes and just drop what not. My mother always tell: "If you dont have anything constructive to contribute, do not speak". I try to follow the advice :) Love your dedication and find your work inspiring :) Hugs from Uruguay.

i needed to hear this. I have Prismacolors, Faber castell polychromos, as well as lower quality pencils....and even i am afraid of wasting good supplies on an art project.....its all about the mentality of the artist that has the biggest impact on how one progresses

I'm pretty agree with all of your statements ! If I could add one, it would be the comments about "talent", I personally take them as a denial of the hard work, effort and long practice of the artist ! I think what people take for "talent" is in reality : passion. The passion of something allows to do the same activity again, again, again and again when it's long, difficult, and the result isn't "perfect", while other people give up by trying the same thing and realizing it's difficult and the result is not "good enough" for them. Except the "I can't afford art supplies" one, I think all of them are just excuses : it's ok to not wanting to be an artist, to not wanting to learn something else, everyone can have their own hobbies and passions, but people in general, by seeing someone doing something, feel the urge to explain why they "can't" do the same...

Since your video about the Disney coloring book I actually started coloring in a book that I was "afraid to use" in the past. That was a challenging mindset to overcome but I'm glad I did!

All valid points. I love your attitude and applaud you for encouraging positivity towards ourselves and others. Thank you for taking the time to address all these issues and remind us that creativity is a process, a way of life and not necessarily all about output; that we all have differences in perspectives and there is no such thing as failure - as long as we keep on learning. xx

Good points and all i have probably done or said without realizing. I am encouraged to keep at it and keep practicing and "be kind to myself" when i fail. I used to think i was not creative because others around me seemed so much more so, but practice brings out my own style. I love your channel, it is my go-to for so many things. Can't wait to see more.

I’m guilty of some of these. I agree with everything you said. I think many people have art trauma from school…I remember being in first grade standing at an easel with the assignment of painting a house. As the teacher went by and looked at each of us painting you could tell what she thought of our work. Kids aren’t stupid. They can feel when they are being judged. Thank you for being so supportive!

Good Morning and thanks! I absolutely loved this video and I am 100% guilty of every comment you mentioned….thank you for your insight into pushing through and feeling confident …..I am a beginning watercolorist and watch lots of amazing KZread tutorials and have some good supplies ….this encouragement really applies to every genre and level of expertise for aspiring “creatives”!

I agree with all that you've said. The one about wasting expensive pencils in colouring books, I mean I get why people think that, but if you just like to colour books for fun, and want to get good at it with polychromos for example, then why not? Some people just like to colour for fun and not have it as a job or anything else, but it's a great way to learn the skill of colouring and blending and colour matching, so to me it makes sense. However I'm also in the field that I don't wanna "waste" a canvas on a painting or piece that's "sub par", and will use it when I'm ready, that's more to do with cost and space though than art supplies themselves, canvases cost money, and sketchbooks are cheaper, and easier to store than a chunky canvas. But I do agree on the whole. You can't go into colouring a piece and expect a masterpiece with those expensive pencils if you've not used them previously in practice pieces, colouring books can be seen as those practice pieces.

Thanks Sarah - great video as usual!🙏🏽 I started my creative journey as a calligraphy (the old fashioned type) and then got into the Zentangle method when I was looking for a way to decorate and make borders. Then I began colouring in as a way to develop skills with colour. I was lucky enough to have a friend who is a professional artist who encouraged me and also I was able to buy some good quality materials. I do use my Prismacolours for my colouring but I do sometimes think that they are being wasted! Thank you for helping me see that I am just lucky to own them I would still love to see the crayola colouring though - I could watch you colouring for hours!

I am a colorist and I draw great enjoyment from my hobby...I do like expensive art supplies and I am not afraid to use them in my books...I do not find this creative process that brings me joy in my life a waste at all....loved this video very thought provoking

The things I absolutely love about you is first of all your wonderful sense of humor! And the other thing is that you are always encouraging and supportive. Thank you so much for all your videos, even when you try things and they don't work out like you planned; in fact those are wonderful times to encourage your viewers, which you do. Thank you again I really enjoy the work you do here on the tube. You encourage me and just make me feel good, your kindness is very refreshing.

❤❤❤❤ this video and all your excellent points. Perfectionism has prevented me from doing art in the past, but it's finding the joy in the journey that's most important. Mistakes are part of the creative process, and when looked at as teachable moments, actually boost your creativity, because you've discovered another way to do (or not to do, lol!) something. Love your channel!!

I only discovered your channel yesterday, I really liked what I saw and I look forward to more videos in the future. I wish people on the internet werent so toxic, I hope this video educates them a bit to reflect on what they say to others in the future

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 I adore my crayolas... sure one day I'd love a really nice set, but at night when I'm relaxing watching (I use the term watching very loosly) my stories, I love to also keep my hands busy! I colour mostly for pain distraction so I don't compare myself, but then I don't compare myself with my other hobbies either (and trust me there is a lot!) I'm not doing any of those things for anyone else, so I don't care what anyone else thinks to be honest! I watch you guys for inspiration and tips and tricks and what's new and all that, but I don't get put off by what you're doing if I can't!

Oh so good! You pointed out very good and true things. Was thrilled listening to you and I agree with all of it. Thanks so much. You spoke out of my ❤

Another great one Sarah , brought up allot of things that I often thought about , my view is a waste is not using your art supplies , I want to get enjoyment from them and sure I tend to keep my expensive things for my own art work or special books but to leave somthing to gather dust is just sad ! as someone has said the most expensive suuplies will not magically make you create beautiful art , you can do that what ever budget , keep trying , keep practicing , and look back at all you learnt because we learn from our mistakes and see how far you have come. Happy art making or coloring ! ( Oh and digital art is art , I did pixel / digital for years and heard the term too often , that it was not real art ect )

Hej Sarah, I love your video's, as I am often down and trying to get out of my negativity, watching your video's is not only inspiring but something positive as well. Your enthousiasm and love for the things you do makes my heart and head a bit lighter and instantly I feel like I am in a better mood. I may not always make the time for coloring as I probably should, I tend to give up because of all these things in my head, memories, comments, lies I tell myself. Once I watch your video's I instantly feel like trying again. So... haters going to hate. But.. loved ones adore you and your work!

I really love how you approached this video. You’re so chill and so nice to the haters and you’re so encouraging, you’re wonderful!

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Most “haters” lash out because of their own insecurities. Feeding that with more hate doesn’t help them, and it doesn’t help me. 😊

"don't throw away your mistakes, this is proof of how far you've come" Me who threw away all my "mistake" drawings from last year: *oops-*

I'm new here, but I found myself agreeing with you on all points. I love being creative, but there is so much stuff going on in my life, that I often don't have the head space to create and that's okay. I accepted that I have limited energy and way too many passions to do all of them all the time. So I kinda rotate between different hobbies (diamond painting, cross stitch, painting, miniatures, gaming, reading... this is nowhere near exhaustive) and that works for me, because my goal with these is to enjoy myself and I can do that without "mastering" any of them. I love your approach, you won me as a new subscriber. 💜

I absolutely loved this video. Like many others, I have had many of these thoughts, but I finally realized (only took me 64 years), that every moment spent on negative thoughts about my art is one moment that I am not spending creating. Your words really resonate. Thank you!

I'm guilty of thinking negatively about my own art skills and abilities. As always your KZread channel and tutorials have opened my eyes to changing my outlook. Thanks for sharing All of your insights and tutorials.

Sarah, I'd love to see some photo realistic art made using Crayola pencils. I personally LOVE Crayola pencils. I have a large selection of Prismacolor pencils and some Polychromous pencils but, I still love Crayola pencils too and using them keeps me from being too "precious" with my art supplies. Thank you for your videos and tutorials. =)

@robwm1

3 жыл бұрын

Chris, have you tried using all of your pencils in one art piece? I have always wondered if you could get good results doing that.

@chrisgregore359

2 жыл бұрын

@@robwm1 Hi Rob, No I have not but this is a great idea ... I will have to try this. =)

I came across your video in my feed. Very well put! Art will always be subject to people who have opinions that sometimes are a bit harsh. Don't worry about them. Create what makes you happy.

I love how you took a positive spin on this topic. So many people put others down for the hell of it, or to somehow? Make themselves feel better. I for one embrace creativity and you are inspiring me to get out those many colouring books that I have when my craft supplies are unpacked. I’ve watched a lot of your content recently, your collaboration with Jazza led me to finding another Aussie crafty arty person, I’ll be watching many more from you. Stay strong, haters gonna hate, but like this video, not giving them air to breathe is the best way to stifle them. Karen in Queensland

Good for you...I too am always seeing these comments and I feel they need to be addressed . I have been doing art my whole life and working hard at it every day. I really dislike someone making one of these comments , supposedly complimenting me but it feels a bit back handed (they say to me, " oh you are so talented, I wish I could colour or draw like you" etc..never mind that I have been daily working on my art( like you, I know ) and sure, having failures but learning from them. I have no patience for those people... glad that you do !! You are terrific !

You are so right! Although I do a lot of drawing and colour my own drawings and love the, I am still afraid to colour the colouring books I bought in fear of ruining them. I have considered photocopying them though to test them out. Don't let the bad people put you down Sarah, you are incredible! Your work helps so much!

Great video! I think these are good points that a lot of people need to hear. I get so many comments similar to what you’ve talked about. And while I respond encouragingly, I always wonder if I’m saying the right kinds of things. Which thankfully, it seems like I have been. Also, I would be very interested to see some photo realism with the Crayolas. I use them occasionally and don’t actually mind them. Again, great video and thank you for bringing these points up. Take care!

Thank you for making a video about this! I think the one thing that irks me more than anything is the art police. The only art rule I agree with is not to steal other peoples art. Otherwise, I say be creative however you see fit. If you need to trace a circle, trace a circle, use a ruler, whatever you want to do.

@beckbabej

3 жыл бұрын

There is no "stealing" in art. Ask the paint by number kit folks. When we copy the works of great artists that becomes part of our body memory and improves our skill. It's called a study, and until the past few years, every artist knew it was the best way to learn.. Even those who complain about taking people's style are wrong. Look at the old masters; one would do something and the rest would follow. That's how we got movements, all the artists were doing the same thing. Not to mention that in the past artists would apprentice under a master, literally learning their style to a t.

@melsgalleria

3 жыл бұрын

@@beckbabej There actually is a such thing as stealing in art. I have had it happen in which people have either just taken it and said it was theirs, or traced it and claimed it as their own. I don't consider it stealing when you are doing studies for educational purposes, and keeping it private, or sharing it and crediting the original artist. However, if you take someones work and replicate it without permission or crediting and claiming it as your own that is stealing.

@beckbabej

3 жыл бұрын

@@melsgalleria well, I agree it's crappy, but maybe not stealing. Like I said, look at paint by numbers kits.

@melsgalleria

3 жыл бұрын

@@beckbabej I don't think you understand how that sort of stuff works. Things like diamond paintings, paint by numbers, coloring books ect. are typically made from work that an artist was hired to design, the company paid for the rights to use their design, or it is a product made by a specific artist. That has nothing to do with art theft unless the company was using the work without the artists consent in which they could be sued for as that is illegal and considered theft. Same thing goes for using peoples photos to create artwork. You either need to use royalty free photos, your own photos, or you need consent for the photographer to use their work either for free or by paying to use it. So it is stealing if you post someones art as your own. However, if you are just using to to practice in your sketchbook and you aren't sharing it, that is fine. However, any work you post on youtube, instagram, or other online sites or make products of has to be your own work. You will have inspiration from other artists, and that is okay but copying someones work completely or even nearly completely is stealing.

@beckbabej

3 жыл бұрын

@@melsgalleria Lol, I don't think you understand reality. If someone copies your art and claims it as their own and even sells it, you will have almost no legal recourse. Unless you happen to be Disney and have lawyers on retainer. I wouldn't get yourself all upset about these so called crimes that you can't do anything about. As far as the paint by numbers, I meant when most people paint them, they sign them and claim them as their own, they don't credit the original artist, or even say it was a kit.

I've been binge watching your videos and have almost completed them all, but this is by far my favourite video! Art and creativity should never be judged. We all see things differently and all have different likes and dislikes, and that is okay! I loved how you explained that mistakes or failing are ways we learn. I'm very hard on myself and I know I shouldn't be but I do try to embrace my mistakes and teach my children that making mistakes is how we learn. ❤️ Keep doing what you are doing and just be you!

Hi Sarah, This is so helpful for people who doubt themselves (even myself sometimes). Art is something that comes from deep within yourself, and therefore always good. No matter what your taste may be. For me, making art is a healing process. Take a moment for myself to reconnect with my inner self. Thank you for your great video with well-founded arguments to accept your own art and get the feeling that your own art is good as it is. I'm already looking forward to seeing your next youtube video.

You are so kind! I loved this! It was so inspiring! I told my students (not art) that you are a woman who inspires me in the art world and this video makes it even more true! I love when you make mistakes and push through in the videos instead of giving up, or just showing us the perfect finished polished work. It's motivational for aspiring artists like myself. Thank you thank you thank you for all your hard work!

@SarahRenaeClark

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment!!

I really enjoyed this one Sarah. I know my limitations but that does not stop me from trying. My granddaughters love the fact that I colour in, by myself or with them. i have watched them try harder to see how they go. I love to encourage them. Thank you. Oh and by the way I love the sculpture with the pencils. Such a creative thought. I might even try that one day.

I love that you addressed comments to build and support your fan base. Mental health hero! Art isn't waste if it is fulfilling it's purpose... creating. I love your style of approach to art. Wasted if unused... very true!!!

I just recently found your channel and subscribed earlier this week. Your reflections on this video were very well stated. I liked the images you chose to demonstrate what you were trying to tell us, too. I found it all extremely encouraging. Thank you for your insights. You make such terrific videos! In answer to your question, I would enjoy seeing you use crayola pencils for anything. I have enjoyed all of the various videos I have seen from you so far. Thank you again!

Sarah, you are so amazing. Almost every time I watch your videos, I get a little teary-eyed because I am so touched by your kindness. Videos like this have a way of making, us, your audience, feel as if we are your valued friends. We're here to watch you do your thing and here you are making a video to encourage and inspire us. It shows that you truly care and want to bolster others' self-esteem and lift them up when they're feeling down, and that's so beautiful and so sweet and kind. Thank you for being you. This video came at exactly the right time for me, because lately I've had that nagging voice of negativity telling me my art sucks and I'll never do better.

I did an experiment where I drew 2 hours 6 days out of the week for 4 months for a college behavior class. At first, it was fun, different, and relaxing. However, I noticed I grew extremely tired of drawing by the end of the experiment. I would draw random things I did not really want to draw just to say I drew something. This is why I do not get why people say you should draw everyday. Eventually, you will get tired of it no matter how much you enjoy drawing. Overall, my art did get better though. I learned new techniques and about color theory within a short amount of time. Now, I draw less, but I noticed I’m still getting better. Drawing everyday or almost everyday is overrated in my opinion.

@FranNyan

3 жыл бұрын

When you make it an every day challenge, it starts turning into a chore and obligation, which can turn anything sour. So while it can work to help push people through blocks and build skills, sometimes it also can burn them out. I honestly tend to think of any of those things as an " Aim to [do the thing] every day, but take vacation days as needed."

@asiaweaver1767

3 жыл бұрын

@@FranNyan Exactly. I was very burnt out by the end of the challenge which I did not expect because I was doing something I enjoy.

@Skittl1321

2 жыл бұрын

I think there is also a difference between 10 minutes a day, and 2 hours a day. I try to paint 10 minutes everyday, and then hours on the days that I can. Making it a habit makes it so you don't put it off forever, but I don't think she is saying to make it an obligation

@asiaweaver1767

2 жыл бұрын

@@Skittl1321 That’s another good point. Maybe if I limited the time I drew per day, I would not have burned out so quickly. I was practicing realism and for me that can take a great chunk of time to start and finish something so I thought 2 hours would be a short amount of time. I might retry drawing everyday again, but lowering it to 30 minutes or even less.

Thank you, Sarah! You have helped me embrace my individual style instead of fighting against my gift by trying to be "perfect" and it look a certain way.❤

Love this! So encouraging.. yes true. I am practicing my art every day even if it's just ten minutes per day. People shouldn't compare themselves to others or their art work. Thank you Sarah 💙

Hi Sarah!!💖!!... I just wanted to say a Big Thank you to you because you helped us a lot to improve our drawing skills!!! first I never had that confidence to improve my drawing skill. After watching your videos made me want to start fresh and improve more 😁... So thank you sooo much for always posting helpful videos 💖... We are very Lucky to be your viewers!!! ^^

OMG. I realize this is an older vid, but dang, sooo good!!! All of the points you brought out are so valid; I can personally identify with many of them myself. But the one that hit the hardest was the fear of mistakes. We've all heard it before, but something about the way you said it hit me differently. It really is a skill that must be learned. This may sound weird to a lot of people, but as I child, I never learned this! I learned just about anything I tried to do super quickly, and almost always had great results on the first try. I guess since the results were always so nice, nobody thought to teach me the value of pushing your own limits, learning to make mistakes, and fail. As an adult, I developed a chronic illness, suddenly things didn't come easily anymore, and I had no idea how to handle it. It didn't help that others had also developed this expectation of me, and expressed their confusion by demonstrating disappointment. This led to severe depression! I stopped trying to do things because I was afraid of mistakes that could lead to failure. I was terrified of it because I had no experience with it. It's taken 15 YEARS of therapy to learn a skill set that it seems most people learn in pre-school, lol. Don't do that to your kids, people. Let them play, let them fail, help them learn not just from their mistakes, but that sometimes, it's ok to make them when trying something new. Great job for this video!!! ❤️

I only bought a 3 dollar 💵 with 26 colour pencil ✏️ set and I am able to make amazing work So her statement is true that you don’t need experience art supplies to make masterpieces

Oh my goodness... I loved watching this so much Sarah! This is one of the best videos that ever hit the coloring community! I see so much of this in my Facebook group and in my comments section too. Fabulous video and so inspiring!

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@emerana

3 жыл бұрын

I've watched it 3 times... and will again

Thanks for sharing! I get so nervous of using my more costly supplies and “wasting” them. I love being creative. You have inspired me to be more creative ❤️

Around 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Suddenly, I couldn’t work and had to adapt my lifestyle around this disease. And that’s when I started coloring. Visual arts were never a part of my life before. I played music, was into literature, theatre, but now a whole new world of creativity had opened! Coloring, drawing, ecoprinting, sculpting, I love it all. It also opened my eyes to visual arts in general, art history, different art styles, etc. I really hope people will hear your plea. Everybody needs to slow down and remember what it is to “learn” skills… We live in a culture where we want things “instantly”, instant talent, instant masterpiece, instant fame. It’s not about that. At all. Let us be inspired by the art of others, not shamed or put down or discouraged. This was a very important video in my opinion. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your thoughts and for all the inspiration! 💖🎨

@sylviameppen-rentenaar9405

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just wanted to respond to your message. I also have MS. Nice to see that you can now enjoy the new things in life that have now come your way. I have now also become more aware of my own strength in art, singing and reading books. How beautiful is this? Of course, living with MS is a hard road. But luckily there are also beautiful things that we encounter. I wanted to send you warm greetings.

@amaza888

3 жыл бұрын

@@sylviameppen-rentenaar9405 Agreed! 💖

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

I love your thought about our instant culture. We need to learn how to learn again!

I love what you said about art and supplies. I am a colorist. I have never drawn or taken an art class but I might. I buy nice supplies because I like them.

"nothing is wasted in art" YES YES YES!

This video deserves a standing ovation. Both for your views, how you present them, and how you didn't end up with a rant about trolls. I especially resonated with your comment about not comparing your progress to someone else. I've said the same so many times that I feel like a broken record 😅 Don't compare your art to someone else (especially your favourite artist!). Instead, compare your new art to your own older pieces. It's the only way you'll be able to see your own progress 💖

A fantastic video. All your points are equally appliable for all forms of expression - a text you're writing, a song you'e composing, a dress you're sewing, a knitting project... Creativity is practice and there's no such a thing as "bad art" - we are evolving, so does our works. Maybe TODAY I think my art sucks, but it won't be tre tomorrow, if I keep exercising and practicing. It's interesting that when I'm stuck in something, I whisper to myself: "I cannot run a marathon whithout training" - and you said that, that's true for all in life.

Hey Serah..... I improved my drawing toooooo much because of your tutorials...... By the way Imma 9th grader, I specially wake at 5 a.m. to manage my study and art!!!!! Love u r drawing , creativity , perfections....... And especially u r speaking skills.... U inspired me a lot!!!!!!!!!!

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

It all just takes practice, well done!

Great video! Your points are very valid. I have a hard time sticking with doing art regularly, because I feel like I should be further along... so it's a self defeating struggle. lol. -kicks my own butt into gear- Just do it!

Yes please. Another crayola challenge could be fun! I am just starting out and I am on a fixed budget so learning how to use crayola efficiently could go a long way to more confidence. I also am hopeful that youtube artists are ok with using the lower budget supplies from time to time to help those of us who are stuck with them feel a little better about having to use them.

@Patracat

3 жыл бұрын

Susan, lower budget doesn't always mean low quality. One of my friends has gone through two boxes of Art Studio colour pencils (from Riot Art and Craft (in Australia, in case you are overseas). She swears by them. I gave her a box of Derwents I found at an opshop, but she hasn't bothered with them yet. She oonce bought me a box of Art Studio pencils because I was always borrowing hers when we had a colouring day together, and I discovered what an excellent pencil they are.

Sarah you are so inspiring. Everything you're talking about hit home with me. Thank you for breaking things down. It made me feel better about my aproch to my drawing and jumping in instead of being too scared to fail. Really at the end of the day is it failure or experimenting... Love your work. Thank you

I agree with the waste of supplies section. I really believe that you should use whatever you want do whatever art you want to do. It’s not a waste to use your expensive pencils for colouring books if you’re enjoying what you’re doing. I kept a sealed block of Das clay for 20 years, waiting for the right time to use it, If I was going to open it, I HAD to create a sculptural masterpiece, because of the pressure I put on myself, I created nothing. Ironically, I actually got that block of clay out yesterday to use it, just to enjoy using it, and it was hard as a rock! So, use what you want regardless of price or any failed outcomes. 🤗

I'm really happy to have found this video. I'm 47 and just starting on drawing again (from childhood!), largely because of the reason you have mentioned here! I do diamond painting and resin craft and I have no issue taking time from them but drawing still scares me. I did Inkoctober in 2019, skipped last year, but think I will try it again this year.

I really liked this video and agree I used to cringe when someone called me an artist cause I didn't think of my self as one, but now I just say thank-you. I also recently quit watercolor painting I wasn't getting better and I didn't enjoy it it stressed me out so I went back to color pencil. My new theory is that I'm more into dry medium so I'm gonna try pastels but drawing is what I excel at even though it takes much effort the greatest trick I learned about art is to have a sketch book it's OK to experiment and make mistakes in sketch books I think it's important to critique yourself to fix your short commings. But not not give up by saying I can't do it or I'm not good enough another thing I love and it helps is art groups you can give tips to artists with less experience and get tips for your self any way great video and thanks can't wait to see what you do with blender pencils

This is the best video I have seen ! Thank you so much! Just printed a full page: " AIM FOR IMPROVEMENT" sign and posted it in front of my work station. Your kind and humble attitude has taught me more in the few months I have watching than any other person who has tried. You do it with humor and understanding, I hear in the back of your voice "I understand, this is how I learned from my mistakes. The word "mistake" does not belong in art - "just a new way of doing things" no one has ever done anything perfect the first time discovery is all part of our journey. Sarah, you are a very special teacher, welcome to my journey.

Thanks so much for this video. It will help me to be less critical of my colouring and hopefully just get on with it. As for wasting supplies, I've bought the full set of Luminance and 75 Lightfast so far. It's taken almost 3 years to save and buy them open stock but I feel they are worth it. I use them in colouring books and fully intend to continue doing this. There's some gorgeous art in Colouring books and they wonderful to colour with, so they won't be wasted.

Thank you Sarah for your wonderful thoughts and comments. I love your down-to-earth, natural style, it has encouraged me on many, many occasions. :-D

Sarah, this video is priceless. Every point is...well, "on point". I have time, patience and more art supplies than 10 people could use in their lifetimes. But boy can I relate to that fear of starting (ruining) that gorgeous handmade sketchbook or other pristine object that was obtained for no other reason than to be created.😂😢🤷 Also I shared this video with my BFF who longs to create (and loves my "failed projects ") but is terrified of not creating "good" work. She appreciated your video and I'll encourage her to heed your excellent advice. And I'm gonna get out that beautiful untouched sketchbook and create something. Thank you. You rock!

This video needs so much more attention!! I didn’t start drawing and painting until I was 25, and all the things I’ve learned along the way, and try to express to others, you have stated perfectly. I do art because I like it! Sometimes I just want to colour, and that means the beautiful set of Polychromos that my husband bought me is going in the colouring book my best friend bought me! It’s not a waste, they were given to me so I could ENJOY them ❤️

I am guilty of everything you said. I agree with what you said. How funny is that. I love love love color and I admire people I consider very talented and I love trying to learn . Coloring, scrapbooking, card making is my way of enjoying color and taking me away from my stressful life. I am working on organizing my craft room. My coloring book pages I work on in my living room as I distress from my work day.

I enjoyed watching this video. Truthfully, there's been plenty of times where I told myself similar things that you have covered in your video. I suppose, always being around better skilled people in my life has made me rather critical and harsh with myself. But I am slowly learning to embrace my own creativity when it comes to colouring and learning new skills. As for 'wasting supplies' comment, I am always under the belief that a person can't learn if they don't try out different media and supplies. If we don't use variety of things, how do we know what we like?

This is why i love your videos and your ACCENT. You are so nice. 😄😄Thankyou for the encouragement and for teaching me something new.😊

I loved this video! There are far too many haters online. And so many people that think they are art curators :D Keep going with the videos, please! I think you are fab!

It is very encouraging to see you "fail" and how you cope with it for me trying things I'm nervous about. I appreciate your openness

I came back to coloring as an adult in the 90s, after my son's birth. For years, i colored with crayolas and prisma scholar. I recently received as a gift my first kit of prisma premier and a kit of polychromos. I agree totally with a few points: you can create with cheap pencils, just differently. Now, i like to use, in the same coloring, my cheap pencils and my expensive ones. The results are sometimes better than i expected. I also agree that we should not be afraid to use our supplies, expensive or not 🙂. So thank you, and keep up the good work!

I've always wanted to tell you that I really admire you and LOVE how you talk & teach! The way you do it is patient, calm, relaxing and very informative AND real. Plus, your humor is lifting! What was said in the video helped me take a step back & realize it's OKAY to NOT be where other artists are. I need to Really start taking time out to do something every day & practice. (I mainly like to work w all sorts of Pastels.) Yet, my biggest problem is I often think on stuff too much. But after watching this video, I'm going to start taking more time to practice & stop overthinking everything & just DO. 😊 No matter the haters out there, please don't stop what you're doing! You truly are an amazing person & are making a difference in many ways! Have a Blessed weekend! (*side note - it's AWESOME how you didn't really touch on the Ugly posts. 👍🏻😊)

@SarahRenaeClark

3 жыл бұрын

I think the ugly posts already got more attention that they deserved. After all, that’s the only reason they post 😉

you're totally right, art can be a manifestation in different forms. You could put all these points in a coloring book , it could be a good product!

@sharondipity152

3 жыл бұрын

Marvelous idea!

I have been boggled by so many people who have made those comments. I actually found myself starting to feel like I would never et better. Fortunately, I caught myself an got off that train. Thank you for helping us to appreciate our journey more.

Hi Sarah, I totaly agree with all you said. I thought myself, that I am not as creative as others. But I just found a pic I colored about 4 year ago, it surprised me where I am now. There are some times I say I don't have time, but still find some time for myself . It is like meditation. Love your video, you speak to our Hearts !!

Thank you for all the time you to us. Thank you to share with us all what you know and experiment on color pencils. I do not understand that people waste time giving so bad comments. You are my star and I am better since i follow you. Thanks for all. Kolet from France.

Ive only really started using my colouring books i always told myself ill mess it up so its better to just leave them, but finally told myself if i dont start/try ill never get better. And now i can look back at how far ive come

i really liked your wasting art supplies comment because i find myself thinking this all the time and have to scold myself lol. i recently got an expensive set of pencils just because i really really really wanted them but my main medium has always been graphite and im intimidated to use the colors but i mainly bought them for coloring pages to practice my color control and thats okay i dont have to make a big great awesome art piece with them just because they are big great supplies. the other day i let my 6 year old break in my new ohuhu markers but i know a lot of artists might cringe at that but i dont have any other markers for him and he loved them and i got to see them in action without any pressure on myself and he did great mario never looked so good! i love your videos! ive watched a bunch of your recent videos and now im going back to binge your earlier stuff i love the way you speak your cadence is so soothing and you are always very encouraging and everything you do is always so amazing! looking forward to more videos and thank you so much for the tips and the inspiration to really get back into my creative side ive felt really blocked lately but youve slightly reopened that part of me and i am so grateful!!!!