dudes, so sorry for my camera being out of focus for half of the video. I am definitely a professional youtuber (I have no idea what I am doing) with the best professional equipment ever (my webcam and iphone). regardless, thank you for watching!

@Simon-rw3ek

21 күн бұрын

Didnt even notice lmao

@pinkinkNZ

20 күн бұрын

@@Simon-rw3ek same XD i was busy drawing lol

@Octoboobs

19 күн бұрын

Didn't even notice but it goes well with the subject of the video 😁

@PixelShiftss

18 күн бұрын

I didn’t even notice

Thank you for this video, perfectionism is what kept me from drawing for 4 whole years, because I was so discouraged by how my medication-induced hand tremors affected my drawings.

@cattleya2413

21 күн бұрын

if you have access to a digital drawing program you can use brushes with a stabilizer and that might help too.

@Trassel242

21 күн бұрын

@@cattleya2413 thank you! I’m learning how to use the programs Krita and Affinity Photo, and I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a stabilising tool/setting!

@mariahmier9313

20 күн бұрын

On the flip side, that could give your art a distinct style that no one else can replicate and is instantly recognizable as your own work

@osooso6027

13 күн бұрын

Hope you’re doing well now don’t let that stop you

"You are enough, and your art is enough. Don't stop creating because no one else can create the art that you create." - Shay

I love how this got posted after an art contest i entered and lost in, not to say the winners didnt deserve it! They did deserve it, but i felt really discouraged as an artist because i didnt even place 3rd.

@Simon-rw3ek

21 күн бұрын

Sometimes i feel like im not doing enough, that ill NEVER be the actual artist i want to be, especially considering that professionals chose the winners, like if im not even enough for real professionals NOW as a freshman whos almost gonna be an adult in some years, who says ill ever be something ‘important’ later If that makes sense?

@Simon-rw3ek

21 күн бұрын

I look at something ive worked on for SO long only to decide “i hate it.” “I hate what im doing, im wasting my life.” “Who actually cares?..” “oh, you’ll never amount to anything as a person or artist.” Which just.. sucks? I havent drawn in a few weeks because of it, because im scared of messing up, sometimes it feels like im never even improving :(

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

I think you are being way to hard on yourself simon! you're only a freshman you have sooo much time to figure things out and you shouldn't pressure yourself to know everything now. I know it's difficult not to compare ourselves to each other, but it's not helpful at all to positively improve. You are an important artist NOW. You are paving the way for the rest of your art career that is unique to you and what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. We have to fail to learn, to discover how we work, and understand more abstract concepts. You should be proud of yourself for even entering a contest! Like I said in the video, starting is the hardest part, and you DID that. Looking at the positives will foster a more creative and healthy learning environment if you are looking to improve you skills. Giving yourself the space to just have fun with your art, not take every piece so seriously, and working on one thing at a time will be really helpful in this. I wish you the best, please do not give up on your art or what you want to achieve in your life. You ARE enough as you are.

@osooso6027

13 күн бұрын

@@Simon-rw3ek you’re starting much earlier than most people I didn’t start till I was 22 and it was hard seeing people so much younger than me that were insanely good knowing it would take many years to catch up to them almost 3 years later and I still haven’t lol but something’s that unique and cool about art and the skills associated e.i. Draftsmanship, painting, color theory, etc. is that while the pace may vary it is absolutely inevitable that you improve and especially if you’re trying to

@thestockimagequeen

22 сағат бұрын

@@Simon-rw3eknobody else can create the art you create. Your art is uniquely your own, and the world needs that. Besides, “perfect” art is boring. Being human is being messy, experimental, having little bumps and edges. Art is the most honest, authentic expression of humanity and it’s okay if it’s not perfect or up to our own high expectations. As a fellow overachiever, I understand! As long as you keep doing art and having fun, you’ll learn and improve. Keep sharing your voice through your art, and have so much fun while doing so🫶

This video wrecked me. Perfectionism *has* stolen my creativity, and I've been struggling to heal from burnout for... years. So many unfinished or unstarted projects! ^_^; Your videos are always so helpful, reassuring, and fun to watch. I took a whole page of notes watching this one, hahaha. Thank you for sharing your art and yourself with us.

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

i totally get you. there were periods of time where I was just sketching in my sketchbook, not committing to any final project of piece and it really held me back from so many of the things I wanted to achieve due to the fear of failure. please take your time, feed your artist soul with music, stories, and anything else that inspires you and slowly dip back into creating! pretty soon you'll be back in the swing of things

@AnniekinDraws

16 күн бұрын

Are you me? 😫 I have been burnt out from art for a year or 2 now, and I am trying my hardest to bring the passion back. I want to improve but I also want to be better right now, and it's paralysing lmao

I'm especially guilty of starting projects, getting distracted or encountering an obstacle, then starting a new one.... so many unfinished projects.

@Angel.Stay.Moa.Engene

18 күн бұрын

Mood

@siamsim8703

18 күн бұрын

That's what I've struggled with (and still continue to struggle with) but I found that the "pressure" of wanting to finish it makes me hate the process of doing it and by accepting that it is unifinished *for now* I will find the interest in this project some time in the future and continue to work on it. Just because it isn't finished *yet* doesn't mean you won't finish it ever and also doesn't mean it wasn't worth the joy you got from it. It kinda feels like when back as a kid your mom/dad would tell you to do something but that would make doing the popposite of what they told you to do sooo much more appealing. By creating a gigantous pressure to finish the project my inner child sais "nope, now we definitely aren't going to continiue on that". So letting the pressure go and accepting that the art and espescially me as a person is still worthy and valid is the key lesson

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

that is SUCH a good mentality!! thank you so much for sharing

@Angel.Stay.Moa.Engene

17 күн бұрын

@@siamsim8703 that's beautiful and very insightful. Thank you for sharing. I'll have to keep this in mind

the not comparing yourself to other artists part is probably one of the hardest things to overcome ❤

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

so true! ;-;

wow dude you read my mind because how did you know I’ve been basically art blocked since last like… october? its insane and probably the longest I’ve gone without finishing a piece. and it’s for this exact reason.

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

that sounds really tough, I hope this video made you feel comforted! take things slow and steady and don't force yourself to create something "good" when you start creating again. you got this!!

@Milsukix3

2 күн бұрын

I've been art blocked for 2 months from April and feel terrible about it. There's been a lot going on for me but also I don't like the last piece I made. I don't want to spend any more time re-doing it but there's something that I totally cannot swallow about that piece. This probably makes me think that the next piece is going to make me feel the same. I guess I just need to restart in small steps. Thank you for that comment.

I struggle a lot lately with my art style. Because I'm in this weird phase, where I improved, but also have the feeling I got worse at the same time. And then I have to say to myself that it is ok, if it's not perfect, but my head keeps pointing out all of the mistakes. That's the point where I take a break from drawing. Recently I bought a small cheap sketchbook to just do whatever I want. From sketching to writing or even just playing around with stationery and I noticed that it helps to get back the motivation to grab my bigger sketchbook and start my paintings again.

@Purpial

19 күн бұрын

I totally agree with this! I recently pivoted from illustration to 3d modeling and game art, and it's made my actual illustration work feel much worse... even if I have improved overall in other areas, it's a weird feeling.

I definitely agree. I always try to make everything perfect and end up ruining it

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

it's definitely a self-fulfilling prophecy! we try and perfect things and paint perfectly to avoid failure, but we end up with a piece we don't like anyways :(

I noticed that I lost my ability to create as I got older,, it’s like I slowly became more and more self critical, to the point where I was afraid to draw for years,, I would still draw, but I could never fully complete a piece. I’m currently trying to get out of this vicious cycle, as I’ve limited myself and have much to learn to make up for all the fear that has held me back. I have a little less than a year to complete my portfolio for an art school that I’m hoping to attend,, I truly do want this, more than anything. It’s been a dream of mine since I was little. I’m using my summer to work on all the things my anxiety has kept me from, and I’m really hoping to improve more (I see it already!!) so it is 100% possible, you just gotta push yourself, but also remember to be nice to yourself, and remember that even just working on something for a little bit a day is a win. As long as you’ve got a goal in mind, and you’re working towards it, you’re making progress. Don’t ever forget why you started creating in the first place. I believe in all of y’all. We’ll be just fine. You’re not alone in this. 💛

I definitely struggle with comparison the most. When I see an artist younger or the same age as me and I deem their art "better" or more "beautiful" than mine, it just kind of deteriorates me. This video helped me a lot more to realize that it's okay! Everything is okay and I should keep going, not give up just because of a mess up or because I see someone better than me. Even though I still suffer from such, I just kind of stopped using social media 'n stuff which helped me focus on my goal; improving on art. :)

Definitely feel the comparison gunk when having to put together a portfolio, its hard when someones portfolio advice doesn't speak to how you enjoy making art, but to what will get you work. Its a very tough thing to balance

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

defintely!! making art for money vs. making art for yourself is always difficult to balance and preserve your love of creating. always make sure to give yourself breaks and not put too much value into being financially successful with your art

This is SUCH A HUGE THING that impairs me so much. I noticed it cut and clear just recently HAHA. I spent a month on just sketching out a big illustration of my ocs, what I wanted and something BIG I wanted to do well on. I got not far at all, so I decided okay I’m just gonna take a break on something else. I drew a character for fun, no pressure, and BAM. Got all of it done in a week. It’s insane seeing the difference based on the value I put behind it, and now I need to UNLINK that. Very interesting video, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Hopefully we can all learn from one another 🙇❤️

@BreadLover257

19 күн бұрын

Same omg in like Jan or smth I knew I wanted to do some art but I was feeling too overwhelmed to work on anything big so I just told myself 'okay I'm going to just doodle with a medium I'm not yet comfortable in for a while just for fun' and then I ended up spending the next 8h straight working on it and turned it into a finished piece and it's still one of my favourites. It's honestly crazy how much your mindset and stress levels reflects in your art.

@sketchesofshay

16 күн бұрын

so happy for both of you guys!! such a good mindset, wishing you both sustained success

This can also be applied to every area of your life. I’m a writer who recently got into art as a way of escaping from my over-perfectionism in regards to my writing, but those thoughts still persist. Sometimes you just need to take a step back to breathe and admire what you’ve created :)

That. That art progress isn't linear. Setbacks, regression, it can happen. Doesn't mean it's forever, or that it devalues who you are. I've been working on finding worth in the process as much as the outcome. In using the mistakes to create something just a lil different than intended. Something new. Something interesting. Or even just be alright that it isn't the best thing I've ever done, but it still feels good to get it all out. And using that imperfection, can sometimes help others relate to yah more. Cause we ain't perfect, us human beans. It's good to share the mess sometimes.

i love these little sit down chats w/ sharing art! this one specifically helped me with this really big art slump/crisis ive been having for a while now and was just what i needed to hear ^^

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

so happy my timing was good! I hope this encourages you to start creating again, remember to start small and not put too much pressure to make something amazing. just focus on having fun and enjoying the process!

Very much need to work on my wanting to make perfect art all the time- That and also understanding that I have other jobs/responsibilities- and I can’t be growing in art as much as people who have it as a full time job!! Lovely video- had me in tears at the end 😭 new schedule makes it feel like we’re catching up every so often, it’s nice

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

thank you so much for touching on that Bloomy! I failed to mention that in the video, but everyone has different responsibilities that allow a certain amount of time to improving our skills. Not everyone has 5 hours a day to devote to making art, and that's the biggest reason why we shouldn't compare ourselves at all! so happy you liked the video, this topic means a lot to me and I'm glad it resonated with you as well. you got this, don't stop creating!

I agree with everything she is saying. As an artist I paralyse myself because I don't want to makeso called bad art, but once I get started just moving and concentrating all the negativity falls away. I get a lot of satisfaction from simply finishing a piece. The act of creating really is a blessing and a form of meditation that is underrated.

Actually, I’ve been struggling with perfectionism in my drawings for a while, and for many years I couldn’t even draw because I was so scared for it. This video kinda made want to draw even more thankssss

Seeing how great of an artist you are, and being unsatisfied with your own work from time to time. Makes me a little nervous that no matter how good I get, I’ll only ever be able to see the mistakes, and never be satisfied… just tbh 💀

This video was honestly what I really needed right now; I’m a disabled artist and most of my adult years so far have been consumed by so much mental illness and disability struggles, I’m mostly bedridden and can’t draw as much as I used to as I did as a teenager and it has been causing me dread and anxieties, I appreciate this video so much after watching it and I’m going to rewatch it whenever I start feeling down. You earn a sub from me ;W; ✨❤️

*struggling to hit the like button because of the tears in my eyes* Thanks for such a warm, brilliant video, for saying things I know many of us needed to hear.

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

awww we are definitely in this together! a lot of what I say is honestly directed towards myself. we always need to remind ourselves that we are doing our best and that is enough, wishing you the best

GUYS WAKE UP SHAY UPLOADED

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

hi!!!!!

@romancantanimate

21 күн бұрын

@@sketchesofshay helloooo

It's really helpful your words, as an artist I'm passing though the exact same thing of perfectionism, THANKS

i've barely drawn since 2021 aside from doodling on my schoolwork because of fears like this!! this video means a ton, thank you so much :]

Ah, the struggles of being a perfectionist, never picking up drawing but now have to to pursue 3D modelling and not knowing how to start and maintain a track ahead and end up doing nothing and feeling bad about it 🙃

This is actually what I have struggled with for so long and has been holding me back, I've been trying to make my own comic as part of a class so I have also got a lot of external pressure on top of my self-imposed standards!! Thank you for sharing this and helping out other creatives (:

Love how this kind of appeared truly when I needed it. It is something that I have always struggled with and trying to push forward with my art.

I just put off a drawing of mine since I thought the line art and coloring I did on it wasn’t good enough and my rendering would be bad, but I finished it and it turned out good! Perfection paralysis sucks so much, this video really helpful with explaining it and giving advice ^^ (I’m only like a sixth of the way watching it lol)

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

lol thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy you managed to finish your drawing and enjoy the process and the result. perfectionism steals so much potential joy, keep doing what you're doing!

Perfectionism is a HUGE barrier in my life that im currently working on. It really does ruin so many different activities and moments that could otherwise be positive (or at least not world-ending) even outside of art. Therapist suggested a book called the CBT workbook for perfectionism and really like it so far👍

I struggled with perfectionism my entire life and that bled into my art, I always want to put my best of the best work out there and I find it so hard to just let myself create. to let the rendering be messy or let the anatomy be little funky. I come back to this video so often now for a pick me up and a reminder that not everything has to be perfect 😭

ive been in my head about finally opening an art shop due to me thinking my art isnt good enough to branch out like that. But i think i need to just DO IT.

i really want you to know that you are a huge reason for why im quitting normal school to go to art college. you make me feel better about my prospects and like i actually have a future lol :))

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

i am so happy for you!! I know it's a scary step, but there are more opportunities than ever for artists now due to the internet. I had no idea I would be doing youtube, selling my independent work, and just getting to draw whatever I want basically for a living. We are living in both such a crazy age of AI art but also an amazing chance for artists to thrive on their work

Thank you for calming my debilitating anxiety 💕

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

I literally got this video in my notifications after having another bad day due to my perfectionism 😭. I think I was destined to watch this

i really liked this i often notice myself having more fun doodling rather than trying to make a serious projects (also love gustavo in the back of ur room )

I need this video right now bro, I haven’t actually sat down and tried to draw anything for months because of perfectionism😭 thank you for the inspiration and encouraging words. Me as well as a lot of people need this in our life ❤️

Thank you for posting this video! Since I moved last July I've been in such an artblock/unable to create and everytime I try to get back into it, I just stall out and can't do anything. I managed to do a 30 day challenge but I was forcing myself and it would take hours just to do a simple thing. I feel like I wasn't letting myself just create and had such high expectations because I used to produce content several times a week. I know it'll take time to get back to that, but I shouldn't let that stop me from creating content that fills me with joy and passion. That constant desire to be perfect really has been holding me back from doing the one thing that has always filled me with happiness.

Really good comments. I think there are a lot of artists with perfectionism, so this is a super important topic to touch on. Even when trying to warm up I tend to try to perfect my drawings. Thanks for the tips!

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

so happy you found this video helpful!! honestly, I myself just did not want to feel alone with how my perfectionism ruins a lot of my art. I'm really feeling seen with these comments, and I am so appreciative of you guys

i have so much trauma growing up that being a perfectionist is beaten into me. Gotta have perfect grades, be the best kid, no mistakes. *sighs* it's a huge can of worms to open in therapy soon. I am struggling with my art being okay and to show them off instead it has to be perfect or no one can see them. It's also probably why I barely post videos on my channels... being a perfectionist has messed me up severely. With all mental disabilities I have, I struggle alot in doing art and I love art but perfectionist is very hard to break it's cycle. Me failing is a no no, that has been drilled into me at such young age. I am slowly trying to break the cycle, break what was drilled into me... *sighs* ...just gotta take it one day at a time. It will get better. Anyhow, your videos are great though, keep it up ^_^

i never comment on videos , but this video came through at the right time. i have a project due next week and i’ve been procrastinating on it so much because i need to do assets , character design, animation , all of which im not really skilled in. i got so scared of the deadline that i stopped drawing altogether and got super burnt out. i felt that if i drew for fun that i’d be doing injustice to my project and slacking off. still struggling with it but this video just opened my eyes really, and it’s everything i needed to hear 😭😭❤️ it just made me think ‘but wait, why am i so scared to draw nowadays?’ when i’m literally the cause of it because i make every sketch too perfect and compare myself too easily. have a great easy time with your move , thank you for this video !!

love how this channel has basically become a place to receive invaluable insight on approaching frustrations, social commentary and honestly just generally applicable things outside of art. it's amazing

"the only way to improve is to fail get up and keep trying" - The 36 year old artist who was watching me get mad about not been able to draw and eye in chalk, Its like learning a language expect not to be perfect and eventually you will be fluent not perfect but fluent. You will notice your mistakes more then anyone else you will be your own hardest critic.

I'm guilty of this a LOT, especially the don't-even-get-started-because-I'm-not-good-enough-yet thing. Something that really helps me is thinking of Hajime Isayama, the manga artist behind Attack on Titan. The manga took about 12 years to make and if you compare volume 1 to volume 34, the difference is ridiculous! You'd NEVER believe they were drawn by the same person! He improved so much, it's insane. You can see his art gradually get better and better throughout the series. Of course, AoT was a huge success regardless of the first few volumes not looking pretty, and I love the whole series and I'm happy he started even if he wasn't "good enough" yet when he began. So with that in mind, even if you/I don't feel like you're/I'm "good enough" yet, just start! Don't wait, just start that comic/story/drawing/whatever!

Hey Shay, thank you so much for this video..idk how but it’s kinda what I needed to hear at the moment because I’ve been feeling very insecure about myself and my art recently. I put way too much pressure and expectations on my work, which makes me feel guilty and not good enough for people to care. It’s very hard to deal with this, and I feel like I’m loosing my passion to draw which causes me a huge wave of sadness. Thanks for sharing positivity 💖

been thinking about changing my major/general career path away from art in favor of something more "stable". it makes me wonder if i'm betraying myself or giving up too early, or if i'm making a smart choice. despite being in the process of making such a big decision your videos bring me a sense of comfort, thank you for these :)

as a someone who draws only for fun (hobby), I couldn't entirely relate to the frustrations you covered here but I think I can bring some insight to aspiring or professional artists who do fall into the trap of perfectionism. you already touched on it and I think it's so important to realize that the reason we make art is due to the innate joy the basic act of creating fosters. it's an incredible feeling and we ought to do everything we can to never forget it; it's something you should always keep in the back of your mind, to remind of you the foundational reason behind creation; fulfillment and enjoyment! and these two building blocks don't come from perfection but simply from the act of just, doing. obviously easier said than done, I don't mean to come across as a toxic positivist ala 'just be happy'; moreso just a reminder of what matters 5:41 reminds me of Scott flanders' art, my jaw dropped. I LOVE the contrast. 11:36 is so raw to me. sorry, I can't think of a better word, it's so real, i feel like we've just been given a 1:1 picture into you guys' activities lol

thanks so much shay for posting this

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

you DO got this!!

Thank you so much, I'm only at the start of the video and i feel already motivated to go on and try to be less hard on myself when i get to drawing. I often remember, when i first started drawing digitally years ago, how fluently i drew, and posted my art, proud of it. Nowadays it's so hard for me to go through a drawing till the end because of my own expectations, and i keep wishing to be as comfortable and learning as i used to be when i just started. Sometimes it feels as, since I've learnt SO much since that time, as if i couldn't learn anymore because of being so mean to myself. Seriously, THANK U. ❤

A shay video I had time to watch the day it came out!! Yayyyy!!!! Your channel is such a comfy and fun place to be! Ty for sharing your uplifting and positive energy! I can't wait for your patreon and sticker club to open whenever that is! Good vibes for everything ❤️

This video was responsible for getting me started on my comic's pages. Thank you so much for that.

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

yay! so happy for you!

Ahhhh yes queeeeen I've been so excited for your videos!

I have a huuuuge trouble with myself due to perfectionism :( For some years now I draw less and less because i think that my hability can't reach my expetations so thank u soso much for making this video!! I'll start trying to care a little less with perfection and be proud of my work and study more to make better drawings :)

Thank you Shay for sharing this❤ I had been feeling defeated by imposter syndrome, and doubting myself for some while. This vdo really helped me put myself back together again, thank you for all the advices!😊

This video was really great : thank you so much! I've been creatively stuck for years now, to the point where I started trying out anything creative and ending up being completely overwhelmed because I "couldn't find my path". Now, I've been trying to work on facing my perfectionism by pushing myself to draw and open Unity at least, and that huge feeling of anguish and frustration is really hard to confront. The last sentence of your video did resonate with me, and it gives me some magical strength to keep on trying, by reducing the pressure as much as possible! To anyone who also feel that way ; we're together, we can do this 💪

Hi Shay, I've been watching you for about a year now and I've never commented but this video was actually probably one of the most helpful things I've ever watched. I've struggled with perfectionism in art for as long as I remember and I've had long periods where I barely did any art except for school or something because the fear of not living up to my expectations and 'being good enough' was so crippling, and recently I've been trying to combat that by just starting any ideas I have (which has been really helpful!) and continuing them no matter how they turn out, so this video was perfect for encouraging me to continue getting over that fear lately. Thank you so much

Aaa ive been waiting for this vid!!! Im so exited to watch it

You quite possibly reached straight into my working brain mechanics and pulled the exact problem I’m facing

@sketchesofshay

16 күн бұрын

you are not alone in your struggle!

I barely comment stuff but i absolutely love your videos, you just word things so well and encourage me, and hopefully other people too, to do art. I like found you a few weeks ago through a sketch book tour video and ever since then ur art has inspired me and gave me so many new ideas, i just wanted to thank you for that ! I was about to take a break from drawing but your videos literally came like a knight in shining armour and saved me from it😭

What a lovely video, I really appreciate what you had to share and say. As usual its a pleasure to see your art and process! I will def be sharing this video with some art friends.

Great video. Felt like exactly what I needed to hear. 👍🏼

You’ve really been helping me. Thanks.

Thank you so much for making this video, you actually framed and put the right words on these issues that I've been struggling with for a while, and this is amazing to listen to and very reassuring. ✨

It was nice hearing your thoughts on the matter. Such a great video, thank you for sharing~

I think i'm gonna cry. Thank you so much I need this 💓💓💓

Thank you for making this video. I have been fighting my inner critic on and off. Also doing a commission that I am trying to get through is also rough. Yeah I guess I am sorta a perfectionist in a way. I want to make the best art for my customers and trying not to disappoint them. Slowly been trying to get myself out of that mentality to do more on my art per day to get myself back to where I can get them done. Not necessarily quickly, but just being able to make something completed. I have many projects I sorta started and never finished cause wanting to be perfect and also not having much time for drawing. But I try to doodle at least. maybe I can get some of these projects I wanted to finish done and also finish that commission. Thanks for the push for trying to get there. I needed it.

This video got me right where I needed it to. I recently started my journey as an artist, cause I've studied it, but just never felt ready enough to start. I've loved the serenity and inspiration your videos give and they've given the gentle strength to believe I have what it takes. [Also: since I've started watching you, my love for cowboys has been reborn and I love every yeehaw second of it. Thank u partner 🤠🐴💖]

Everything in this video - so true. I'm currently learning to detach from the result and care more about actually doing the thing.

Thank you for this video! ❤😊❤ You have successfully quelled my anxiety. (for now 😅 I'm a bit of an anxious artist) . I am overjoyed by the level of success you have achieved thus far. I believe you deserve this and I listen to your words of wisdom because you are being honest and real with your audience. We are in good hands! Have a beautiful day!!! ❤🎉❤

I love this video. Thank you for this

Shay postedddd!!!

Would you be able to make a video about sketching? The way you draw construction lines are so natural and the way you sketch bodies specifically feels so- human? I'm not sure how to describe it but it's such a perfect balance of stylization and realism that makes the energy so awesome!!! :D

@sketchesofshay

17 күн бұрын

omg thank you so much!! I myself still feel like I'm in a rough patch of anatomy and stylization, maybe once I'm in a better place I can make a video about style!

I have been in this exact same spot through out this year. Being my last year of highs school and feeling like time is running is taking a tole on me. I have so many ideas but not the best, skills to do them and feel that in the next year I wont have the time to do well pulled proyects. Anywho, this video helped me a lot!

I've been following your work for a long time, and I still can't imagine how much effort u spend on this wonderful art! ❤

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

awww thank you so much!! it's the most important part to me

This video really helped me. Im a 13 year old who has big dreams of becoming an animator in the future. Though, I tend to doubt my abilities when looking at other artists on work . Which makes art feel like a chore. This video reminded me why I even started art in the first place and that I should coninue working towards my dream. Thank you so much❤.

your words are deeply insightful and moreso suprisingly applicable! i cherish smaller art channels such as yours that i share such peculular resonances as I and address them to a greater extent

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

I really appreciate your kind words! thank you so much

@Nibiru_-_Gen_Z_Warlock

17 күн бұрын

@@sketchesofshay of course! i can only be so envious of your skill range but without a doubt your advice will lead to improvement

Thank YOU! On my way to make a little doodle for myself :3

Thank you for this video am trying to be a starting artist and iv recently started to feel like a failure. But your video was just what I needed.

Shay video on my birthday wooo

This is something I think about constantly and logically I understand the solutions sometimes I can implement them but that too is a work in progress I think it’s hard because there is no metric to grade artistic skill by so you’re always asking what is good enough

Dude off topic but I love your art and artstyle soooooo much!! Your so awesome I’d love to draw like you someday 😭❤❤❤

good words here. Thank you very much for this video

Wooow, I loved this video, and I needed it a lot. Thank you so so so much for sharing and for creating. You're amazing!!! Just a question, how much time did you need to create the digital painting of you and your partner watching tv? It turned out so cool :D

@sketchesofshay

16 күн бұрын

thank you so much, and i'm so happy you liked the video! for that specific piece, I worked on it on and off for a couple of weeks so my ipad analytics says 12 hours !

@riverosillustration

16 күн бұрын

@@sketchesofshay ahh that’s amazing! I really wanna get into making more finished pieces, I’ve been going through a bit of a student curse, and I’m enjoying it but I’d also love to work on more finished artworks so your video really came at a great time for me! 🍓🤠 You’re also a big part of the reason why I got excited about drawing again, and I find you and your work really inspiring 🥰

I really needed to hear this. Thank you ;^;

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

you're welcome!! you got this, I'm rooting for you

I was looking at university but im not great at creating my own stuff from scratch. My from sight is pretty good but i feel i gotta be better at that and drawing landscapes instead of people and animals. I can even convert a model i see into another character but i still dont think im ready

I’ve heard dozens-to-hundreds of people say that pursuing perfection is a bad. I’ve never heard a single person say they’re pursuing perfection. Is it just one of those things that’s easy to agree with so everyone repeats it?

thank you for this video, i really love your videos, is the first time i'm writting and your video arrived at the perfect time for me (sorry if i something wrote wrong )

Hey shay! I got inspired from your fruit cowboy ocs and i decided to make one myself! his name is mango mark. I was just wondering if it was alright to make him an actual oc due to some artists not wanting fanmade ocs

Great video! the part with the its about the process not the finished piece hit hard- i think i actually forgot to enjoy the process which baffles me-

@sketchesofshay

17 күн бұрын

you can learn to enjoy the process again by letting go of that perfectionist attitude little by little over time. it takes a long time to retrain our brains, but it is possible to do!

@ZoraaAAHHH

17 күн бұрын

@@sketchesofshay i tried it Yesterday and just thinking about that made me enjoy it alot more- idk how long its been Like that honestly, thank you again!

@sketchesofshay

17 күн бұрын

@@ZoraaAAHHH awesome!! so happy for you!

10:00 i have the opposite, my doodles are complete ASS compared to my intentional works because i just have no memory to draw on

ILY ❤

HALFWAY THROUGH 2024!?!?!

sharing your art and yourself with us is so great ♥♥♥♀

I think I will need to re-watch this vid like every week to keep the right mindset on

@sketchesofshay

18 күн бұрын

i feel this !! maybe I should make an "art motivational videos" playlist with some of my more chatty videos! let me know what you think

All of this is so fair and I feel this way sometimes too. I feel this way a lot if I’m being honest.

I am more of an intuitive artist, I don't often plan and I just go into a piece and throw things at it until its done haha. But when I don't plan too much I get to always be surprised by the outcome and be like wow I made that! And if something doesn't turn out the way I like in the end, it helps me learn and take that into the next piece! I will say this is harder to do as I'm pursuing making art for people to see online, so I gotta turn the social media brain off when I go into a piece.

Hopefully summer will let me take on some more meaningful projects now that art school is coming to a close

The universe is speaking to me. This 2:19 THIS is exactly how I've been lately. I just can't pick up that pen because I know what I draw won't live up to the idea in my head. I hope this video helps me see that failure is a part of the learning process. I wish I could just let go of the expectations in my head and draw whatever.

@sketchesofshay

21 күн бұрын

it takes time to fight against the perfectionist mentality that our brains default to. just incorporating more positive self-speak and encouragement little by little can dampen the perfectionism and make our lives so much easier! it is a journey, you got this!!

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