Fellow creatives, you got this ❤

@user-nk1rr1bb5i

Ай бұрын

New sub.thank you I needed this 😊

@mixedmediaartgirl300

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Subbed. Just made major changes in life. Turned 40, stopped drinking, moved to an adorable mountain town with beautiful weather, got my first modest home, ... it's time.❤

@mammadingo9165

Ай бұрын

My goodness I can't not create every day!! When my son was born I focused on him and slowed right down... But now all I want to do is pour out , art ... Now what do I do with it 😅

@meretekj_creates

Ай бұрын

Love this counterweight to all the art hauls out there 😊

@marshlaand

Ай бұрын

Thank you for this friend!

Years ago, I was talking to a stranger at a dinner party and told him that I was going to write a book. Generally, that remark gets oooo's and ahhhhhh's from people. But this guy just said "And how long have you been planning to write this book?" I told him I'd been collecting information and ideas for the last 20 years, and he said "Forget it. You're obviously not going to write it." This shook me up enough to tickle my "I'll-show-you bone". I sent this man my first 4 published books. The next three I didn't bother. If he hadn't rattled my chain, I would probably still be just talking about it.😂😂

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

The truth not only hurts, but stings like hell! Sometimes it’s exactly what we need though. Kudos to you for using that moment to fuel your creativity, and make something happen! I love this so much for you. ❤️ The world needs more of everyone’s art, whenever they are ready to share it!

@MarkSheeres

Ай бұрын

You weren’t talking to my brother, were you? 😂 honesty hurts but it’s the best motivation .

@lindalangeheine5787

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence And today I received a copy of one of my books translated into Chinese! Just Do It!😂

@classicaldeb

Ай бұрын

My problem is saying I'll do this or that instead of just doing it! Kudos to you!

@LadyCamilleE

Ай бұрын

Same ✋ I have a book stuck inside me wanting to come out! Thanks for the push.

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” -Picasso ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Love that!

@sarahjanser

Ай бұрын

That's a beautiful quote!

@LL-yy6mn

Ай бұрын

Great quote! Thanks for sharing.

@raweewanchaiyasuk9746

Ай бұрын

🤍✨️🌊

@ksto1427

Ай бұрын

What truth!

I am almost 50 years old and I started 2 years ago: NEVER TOO LATE!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

🙌 this is awesome!!!! 👏

@hippofaitdestrucs

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence best decision of my life! I hope some people will dare to try after seeing your video.

Halfway through this video I sighed and said “ugh” and pulled out my sketchbook. Thanks for nudge 😅

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love this!! And you’re welcome 😊 Kudos for taking action!

I'm the type of person who waits for the perfect moment, the perfect fool-proof idea, the perfect anything. And guess what! I haven't started jack!! This is my wake up call. Thank you

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I got you! We can create that perfect moment at any moment. Happy Creating and have a great weekend!

@lisablue6020

Ай бұрын

I used to be exactly the same, in fact I would spend ages making notes either about the idea or to try and think one up, and not actually do the work because I was too busy fine-tuning the ideas, or researching them. Once I started showing up at my desk every day (even if I was in a really flat mood and only felt capable of doing a quick scribble) I started to detach from that mindset gradually. I think it might be connected to perfectionism, as I just started doing a new thing of painting but allowing myself to do bad work, in fact encouraging myself to do bad work, and finally I feel like I'm getting some traction, and I can paint freely and enjoy it. Ideas are coming from the work I've done rather than from my thinking, which always resulted in disappointment as I would spend hours trying to have the perfect idea only to find when I started the project, it didn't work. So I think this video is bang on and I wish you lots of luck with trying out just showing up and doing something, it really works!

@dagan8659

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence i had the same problem as his, but i would say we cannot create the perfect moment, that's why we can't wait for it to be perfect.

@chrishoyt741

Ай бұрын

I'm dealing with this and working on skills to flip my thought processes from I'm stuck/I can't to I can do anything that my mind can conceive. I won awards for my art as a child in elementary school. Drama & trauma along with my mother's voice frequently reminding me, "You CAN'T do that, what are you thinking!?".. I'm on my way to many creative endeavors & passions! Best wishes!!

@dagan8659

Ай бұрын

@@lisablue6020 it is definitely perfectionism.

I came to this epiphany! My Mom was an art teacher and made sure I made something every day. I was doing some scrapbooking and was broke and couldn't go buy all the stickers and other ephemera I wanted. Suddenly I realized I can draw whatever I want! Like you I had other things in the way. My Mom just passed and I intend to make something every day in her honor!!

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

I’m sorry to hear of her passing. I love that you’re honoring her by creating. How beautiful is that. ❤️ sending love to you!

My Design professor (circa 1982) said this on day one: “The only difference between you, the student, and _____, the artist is 25 years of sh*t. There is no other way than to create 25 years of sh*t first. The only way “there” is “through.”

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

I love this Cynthia! So damn true!!

You are absolutely not over-romanticizing this concept. For quite a while I was stuck in a perfectionist mindset which resulted in me being very unproductive and losing my passion for creating art. I had to remind myself of those times when I was a kid and I'd fill so many sketchbooks, fronts and backs of pages and it was the most fun thing ever.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

So well said..removing yourself from “is this good, is this bad” and enjoying the process of making the thing (whatever it may be) is this magic!

@TheRon0mac

11 күн бұрын

That was me, pretty much for the last 50 years, not including the last 3 years. I'm on a roll - doing more!!! :) - The more we do, the more mistakes we make, and we learn, and sometimes like "Bob Ross", the artist used to say, happy little accidents - happy because, sometimes they turn into something, or give us ideas. Forge ahead!! :)

@Ch3k0v

11 күн бұрын

@@TheRon0mac Heck yeah! Keep making that progress!

“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up for work.” Chuck Close

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love this quote!

@charleholst3881

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence I actually have this posted on the wall in my studio.

You said exactly my current drawing teacher told me two weeks ago, “draw with whatever you have, you don't need anything expensive, you need to know how to convey your ideas with a pencil and a pen, train for it.”

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Beautifully put! As artists, sometimes we get caught up in the gear or tools or material… when really.. the idea AND the execution is everything!

@CarolinaBachiega

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence yess 😁

😭😭 I have a full blown Michaels store in both my spare bedroom and basement!! And all I do is collect with intent and never doing!!! …. Thank you for this. I needed to hear this.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Use that to your advantage and start creating something. Start small, nothing crazy to get going. You got this 🙏

@jessicajovel7162

Ай бұрын

Me too! I started using my materials only recently

@lrose1046

Ай бұрын

Same!!!

@amada_frida

Ай бұрын

Great info. I self doubt, but hearing this helps me utilize all my arts crafts I just have laying collecting dust to work on.

@themindbend777

Ай бұрын

Sometimes it's fun to see what you have and just use stuff you Don't normally use. I made a drawing the other day that I love using watercolor pencils and crappy canvas board. I haven't used those pencils in years. The drawing is now one of my faves. Who knew.

5mins. Can turn into a year. But go to that five minutes knowing that in that moment, you are, in fact, making progress.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Beautifully said!

My professor in uni said to me once “Great artists don’t wait for motivation. They get up and work when they aren’t inspired, aren’t motivated, and they don’t care. They are determined/disciplined enough to push past it. Motivation will also follow.”

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

So true. I also believe the “muse” or “energy” or whatever you call it will find who’s working. There’s a crazy phenomenon on this (forget what it’s called) but there’s an example of two authors one of which didn’t act on an idea for a book, and their good friend and colleague who they connected with one a year or so, knowing nothing about the book idea, started writing that very book. Creativity wants expression. And doing the work is the way. ❤️

@tamsinthai

Ай бұрын

I used to do that and after 5 minutes of frustration with what I thought was crap going nowhere, I'd hit the bottle. So I gave up.

@blackedoutbianca

Ай бұрын

@@tamsinthaibut you can always start again 😊

@tamsinthai

Ай бұрын

@@blackedoutbianca Hitting the bottle? 🤥

@blackedoutbianca

Ай бұрын

@@tamsinthai im a recovering alcoholic and yes you can go back to the bottle 🤣 I’ve done that many times, but I meant you can start making your art again too!

The worse thing is to not do anything at all. One day I noticed that I had completed 500 art works from my phone. I use different applications, and when I was downloading them on my laptop the counter said 500 items to be downloaded. The phone has helped me focus on different types of art works. I like technology. I use it productively, and wisely. I'm an author, artist, photographer, music composer for television, movies. I'm constantly busy. There is always something to do. I'm never bored.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

That’s impressive. You sound incredibly multifaceted in your creative pursuits! Bravo, you’re killing it! 💪

@BigBandelero

Ай бұрын

Right on. I hear a lot of whining and complaining about modern devices and social media. I’m of the opinion that it’s NOT devices or social media that’s the problem, but how people are completely misusing and abusing them. Your comment proves that point in a huge way.

@classicaldeb

Ай бұрын

Wow! Good for you! I too have many interests. Sometimes I want to clone myself to accomplish all of them! 😅

@costelinha1867

Ай бұрын

Honestly, doing nothing is definetly better than doing bad art. At least that doesn't make me wanna throw myself off a building.

@MsKrystia

Ай бұрын

Can you share what apps you used?

Too many people/artists think that the perfect gadget or tool will make them an artist. Only making art makes you a good artist. It doesn’t matter what materials you use or the cost of the materials.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Well said, Saundra!

So true. When I decided to learn how to draw, I kept buying pencils, colored pencils and diffirent kinds of sketches but eventually I discovered all I really needed was just ONE pencil and a paper.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

It’s so true. I do love me some art supplies. 😅 BUT letting that trap of “needing more” can be a slippery slope!

Life is messy It’s hard It’s frustrating But it’s life

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

So true 🙏

@ivanmarconetti4029

Ай бұрын

La vida es simple, pero no es fácil

I was most productive when I always carried a notebook to sketch in. Drew on the bus, in the park, at family gatherings. I was working on finished paintings at the same time.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

It’s amazing how just having something dedicated to your practice always with you or front and center in a room or area you frequent can keep our creativity active and engaged and wanting to be expressed. My iPad mini has become that “mobile art studio” for me. It’s wonderful

@JohnTravena

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence It's removing all the obstacles to creation. Look up David Hockney with iPad if you haven't already. He's does plein air painting with it. Also, lot of pigments are toxic and painting with it lowers or removes this risk. No more cleaning brushes if ya don't want.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Checking him out, thanks for the rec! I still love painting with traditional materials but have really gravitated towards primarily digital, which I thought would never happen. The environmental impact (I sound so granola, but paint can be super toxic) left me questioning the longevity of painting traditionally. I’m sure we could open a can of worms comparing the two, but love that I’m not subjecting myself to as much waste or chemicals painting digitally!

One of my favorite artists Steve Hanks said the same thing when someone asked him his success formula: “Paint every day. Show up every day. “ I don’t want to be a fake artist or an imaginary one so I try and do a little bit every day sometimes alot. I’m always so glad I did.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Yes!! Well said, Robyn. And showing up can be something as simple as organizing the studio, cleaning brushes, or a simple sketch.

"get the bad art out" yes yes yes! It's so nice to hear all these thoughts out loud from someone else, that barrier from feeling like making art to getting the nerve to get up and do it even if it's awful is still such a struggle. But it's boring to do nothing! might as well get the uglies out:) and I really appreciate your emphasis on the process over the product! ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love how you put it: “get the uglies out” ❤️

Thank you for this! I have been suffering from GAS (gear aquisition syndrome) for most of my life and I know how much time I can waste thinking that what I have to work with is not enough. Instead of doing my work (writing) I would just spend hours just browsing the web looking at the newest laptop or tablet or fountain pen that I KNEW would make my writing better. But in the end I would just get the shiny products, be full of dopamine for a month then plummet down to my baseline. I now just force myself to just write pen and paper and use my laptop to transfer to digital. Both my output and quality improved significantly ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

2 ай бұрын

As someone with ADHD, I totally get the dopamine rush of GAS! I’ve been there. Such a rush and such a dump. Haha I’ve found it to be a form of (expensive) procrastination and a bit of limiting beliefs versus having an abundant mindset. A great book I can recommend is The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. You got this! ❤️

Showing up is the way forward. It cultivates the creative expression, rather than allowing our narrative to dictate ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

This is beautifully said ❤️

I’m so obsessed with my automotive artwork, I bring my Bristol pad, pencils and markers to work with me everyday. I work on a drawing on my lunch breaks. I’ve finished several drawings at this point.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

That is awesome, Chris!!

Empowering tips and reminders of learning by doing daily without the need for validation. Creating is is very healthy and important. Thanks for sharing.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Yes! It’s so incredibly powerful. Therapeutic. Cathartic. I love it

From now on, i will see this video every week

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I'm literally crying rn. 😢 I have been hearing this message all over the place . Thank you so much

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Awww.. hopefully happy tears! You got this Carrie!

A legend whom I look up to is Prince, he was always creating everyday and has thousands of unreleased songs. He didn’t care about perfection but more about passion. Thank you for reminding me to create no matter what

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Prince was a true genius!! Was just listening to Purple Rain the other day

I agree about not needing the fancy materials. Many years ago I did a drawing for a friend of my mum. He was an Italian man who had come to the UK before the war. I was a bit embarrassed about the quality of the paper I had drawn on (we never had money so it was very rough paper). He told me, during the war he and his dad and brother were taken into an internment camp (because they were italian in the UK) and they used to draw on old newspapers. He said its not the materials, its what you do with them that makes them art.

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

I bet those made for some incredible drawings!!! Love that idea. ❤️

I think making art every day helps to create a habit. The time can vary but sitting down to work on your craft daily is the time for you and just you.

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

This!! I love my “me” time. Frankly, I get cranky without it! lol 😂

That’s a great tip about just don’t worry about your results, you just play with it, experiment with it, then soon one day you get to be good at it. Excellent video. Cheers 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You get it! Thanks, Andy! ❤️

I teach Graphic Design, Illustration and 3d modeling, as you can imagine i get home very mentally exhausted that i don't have any strength left for my personal project. Thanks to you I've realised that was a bullshit, procrastinating won't give a shit back, instead a steady regular process will keep me on track. I was kind of "yeeah I've got only 1 hour before i start cooking dinner, what can i achieve?" Bullshit, in 1 hour i can write down some lines for my story, do some studies for the characters, sketch things randomly etc. Thanks again, most illuminating speech. Astrid

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I used to have this same attitude until I started timing myself and realized how powerful 5-10 minutes really could be. AND how much those minutes add up when they begin to compound. It’s why I stand firm in, “create something every day”. Doesn’t have to be a masterpiece, doesn’t have to be world changing, doesn’t even have to be finished. But greasing that creative groove is powerful. As a teacher, you give a lot. Try giving to yourself first. Maybe it’s 5 min sketch during your morning coffee. A little “you time” to fill your cup before you fill your students! ❤️

@astridtrisorio4894

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence thanks again, the power of neglecting things can be destructive if we give to much space. For instance, yesterday evening we went outdoor hiking, but once back at home, i took my ipad pro and i start sketching for 1 hour straight, and that was energising! gonna stick to your channel :)

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Nature is the best artist and my ultimate inspiration! Great job on sketching for an hour straight! 💪

@olakraszpulska

Ай бұрын

I teach as well, and I've adopted the "sleep when the baby sleeps" attitude. When my students draw, I draw alongside them and check in every 10 minutes or so. My classes are too small to constantly hover, and I think it's good for them to see me do what I'm asking them to do. My sketchbook practice is back and it feels authentic

@sahashra_real

Ай бұрын

I feel alive

Thanks for the encouragement...just showing up is so important in many aspects of my life, but surprisingly hard to do sometimes. But you're right, just 5minutes can move the needle, maybe not a bunch, but keeping up the practice will payoff huge sometimes...and a bit other days.

@GinnyStLawrence

2 ай бұрын

I’m happy to have helped, Michael! The hardest part is starting (anything). Once you get going it’s so much easier to keep that inertia and continue pace. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but consistency (in anything) never is. Overtime that consistency compounds, and that’s where the magic happens. Plus, sometimes 5minutes = 3 hours! Happy creating!

For me, showing up every day is about building a relationship with my inner artist, others may call this the muse or the diamon. We are in service to this source of creativity & imagination and we have to make sacrifices of our time & energy in dedication to this deity. If we commit to this relationship, hold a space to reach out, listen & trust it will lead us to who we actually are, what our art is about, to our authentic voice and style. Your ego, your mind, what you think isn’t your art, it is something deeper & showing up, being patient & developing a daily practice is the only way to have something that truly expresses your soul. And that is always more satisfying.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

This comment is amazing! Giving me Rick Rubin/Steven Pressfield vibes!! I love it❤️❤️❤️

Jarrarium in the background 😊NICE. No you were not over doing it! You are honest and right. I received this message.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!!! 😊

I needed to hear this at this exact moment. Thank you so very much. I’m a52 yr old full time grandmother and caregiver. My art, clay ,writing stories, painting is my soft place to fall, my peace,my happiness, my safe space. I need to create more and get out of this depression.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Be gentle with yourself.. start small.. slow… you got this

I needed that right now; 'You don't need anything else to begin.' It's true!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Hey Deb, thanks for watching!

Thank you Ginny. The “5 minutes equals 3 hours” did it for me!

@GinnyStLawrence

10 күн бұрын

I love that it resonated with you. I think of it often! ✨

Amen. “The only thing that can defeat a try is a fail.” God bless 🙏💯

@GinnyStLawrence

12 күн бұрын

I love the quote!! Blessings to you as well

@quekelley5277

12 күн бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence Thank you beloved, but videos of such esteem as this, are far and few in between. But it’s truly a testament, to anyone whose heart has been blessed with what the lord has to share through them, but sometimes may be nullified instead of nurtured. Many will spend their precious lives looking back on that thing they wished they should have acted on and in some cases, what we don’t use God will give to someone else who will. I pray that this channel remain prominent on this platform and that you keep being the example, in Jesus name. Thank you and God bless🙏💯

Your passion is evident. You have started a creative ripple that will resinate with creatives. Your message will spread farther than you can imagine. Beautiful message, well said. Have a wonderful and creative life.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you. That’s beyond kind ❤️

I needed to hear this today. Thanks, Ginny.

@GinnyStLawrence

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful, Chris! Happy weekend to you.

@ChrisZappa

Ай бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence Happy weekend to you too!

“The act of doing the thing is what matters.” 100% At >3 years of dailies myself. Keep showing up and you’ll surprise yourself

@GinnyStLawrence

18 күн бұрын

Amen, Paul!! 🙌 Keep showing up is a motto to live by. You never know who’s watching, listening, or drawing inspiration from your work!

All the small notebooks I have that are cute but empty, out of my own fear of making them ugly. 😞

Thank you so much for this! I been working 10hr shifts hard labor for 6 years and I’m at the point in my life where I want to create more art! I have been lately but I feel it in me that it’s something that I have to pursue. I feel so focus, at peace, and satisfied when I do art. ! That’s how I know it’s my calling and not the bs work that I do currently. Thank you again.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. I understand doing the “BS” stuff to get to the art.. been there and feel that. Keep carving out the time.. it’s so worth it!

I know that when I don't make the effort to draw every day, it's harder to be disciplined. I do really good in the summertime, but when I go back to work, that's when my drawing time takes a back seat. 😒

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

Try a 5 min doodle during your lunch break? Be easy on yourself and start small! ❤️

I've been in a foggy state of mind and need a good plan to get out of my rut... thank you so much for posting this video. Thank you to all who left encouraging comments. 🙋

@GinnyStLawrence

10 күн бұрын

The comments are the real gem here! ❤️So glad you found this video and it was the helpful nudge you needed. You got this!

@ilax4244

10 күн бұрын

@@GinnyStLawrence I am not an artist, but will use your plan to organize my house.

I so struggle with the ‘feeling’. I don’t feel like painting. I don’t feel happy so my work will suck. I don’t feel I’m at the top of my game so I will forgo the whole thing. My mood sucks, so my art will too…It’s a mindset. I do need to kick my own ass a bit more 😊

@GinnyStLawrence

10 күн бұрын

Hi Mimi! As cheesy as it sounds, mindset is everything! Building a creative habit of at least 5 minutes a day helps create momentum, and makes it easier to keep going, even when you don’t feel like it. As an empath, I often have to tell my feelings to go f themselves. 😂

You're right, let's go create everyday, no excuse. Thank U for the friendly reminder 👍🏻🩵💡🤓

I really envy those who are creative.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

We’re all creative! ❤️

Instead of going into a big spiel about how I needed to hear this, it's poignant, blahblahblah, I'll keep it simple: you rock! ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Thanks Lizard Queen! That means a lot!🥹❤️

When I hit block in the journey I tend to tackle the tough stuff for me… vehicles, florals are my toughies… they’re pretty awful but I did it. Another thing I do is reach for my least used/favourite medium and then choose a random page in my sketchbook so if it’s terrible it’s tucked away in the sketchbook. Then I find my creative juices are flowing again and I can do the stuff I like with the materials I love.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I really love this approach. It’s brilliant!! Gonna have to use this approach myself, thank you!!! 🙏

I self published three books. Kicked my butt, haven't made any money, in fact lost on advertising. What I learned is that I don't have everything I need. I don't have the know how or mental capacity of marketing to put my books into people's hands. (I'm autistic, it's a literal mental block so no, I can't just learn how to market. I've tried.) It's incredibly disheartening and I'm done writing books. 😢

@normapadro420

Ай бұрын

Hello. Don't give up. I have a learning disability. I went beyond the not being able to remember to just practicing. I'm an author, artist, photographer, music composer for movies, television. I graduated from High School in 2000 at the age of 34. I also graduated from college in 2011. Don't give up on your dream, and what you enjoy doing. People will find your work.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Sometimes knowing what you’re not good at IS what you may need. It could be an opportunity to recruit help in that particular aspect? There’s always a route. It just may not be in front us upon first go or glance. You got this ❤️

@lindaraereneau484

Ай бұрын

Write them for fun and share them!!! Success is happiness of doing what you love. Success is not recognition, money, and getting things. It's about freedom of being your true self!! Would a bird refuse to fly or sing if she were not recognized or paid? Would a flower refuse to bloom and smell sweet? Do it for joy, for beauty, for being who you are!!!!! It's so much fun.

@Seamannon

Ай бұрын

Marketing is often about relatability and art is about emotional resonance too on the side of the consumer. Maybe you've put yourself in the wrong places and before people if you weren't received in a positive way? What are your books about? Who are they really for? Who can resonate with the stories? What can they learn from it? Who can benefit from what you have to give and how? These are important questions to ask, so you can focus on your particular niche instead of relying on some marketing "specialist" to bring in customers. Many of those "specialists or "art managers" will just take your money without delivering any results they promise and then even blame you for the results and call your art crap. Neurotypicals don't relate well with neurodivergent peole and their struggles, there is usually a clash in communication when they're forced to work together. Keep that in mind. It's better to build things up from scratch when you are personally engaged in the process, because you know your message best and you care about it most and you have to care about the people who become your first supporters too. You have to learn how to serve them best without compromising on your values, you have to discover that middle ground because no one else with care about it more and it has to be personal. You have to learn how to take feedback and how to ignore nonconstructive comments. You can call in advisors and other specialists when you are at the stage where you know your core products and when you have enough discernment to reject incompatible "help". Best of luck to you! May you find the best path to express yourself and relate to others! ;) PS: I believe the video was about creating art and expressing yourself, not as much about selling it - that's a different problem. Developing your skill vs monetizing it. You just admitted that you have everything you need to create your art, because you've already created it. Now you have to figure out who can receive it - that's the next level of the journey.

Thank you for this lovely message 💕💕 sharing it to my friends. Everyone needs to hear this.

@GinnyStLawrence

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️

Same goes for dating. I think a lot of people don’t see that as a creative activity. When I was in that world, someone said, “Focus on the skill (development), not the outcome,” which is exactly what you’re saying here. Ultimately, we can’t really control everything about our artistic lives but we can usually decide to put in the work. When you do that, everything else seems like an excuse to procrastinate or quit.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Exactly! It’s all about sitting down and doing the work (regardless what arena)

I find myself in need of this reminder. I often find excuses to avoid creating art, whether it's doubting my abilities compared to others on social media or convincing myself that I need certain materials before I can start a project. However, I realize now that these are merely distractions. You're correct; everything I need to excel is already within me. It's up to me to take that first step. Additionally, I appreciate the analogy that five minutes of focused effort can yield as much as three hours of distracted work.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I’ve been exactly where you are.. to the point it was crippling for me creatively. You have it all within you. Go easy, but try 5 minutes a day. See how that goes!

Thank you for this. I try to only like video's with rewatch value and this is one of them.

@GinnyStLawrence

2 ай бұрын

I’m happy you enjoyed it, David. We gotta keep showing up for our craft. ❤️

Thank you so much for your wise words and practical strategies! This applies to so many aspects of life. I shared it with my teenage daughters as well. I'll be creating today and everyday moving forward. Peace & Blessings!!!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You’re too kind. The power of compounding is where the magic happens. A little each day doesn’t seem like much until you stack a year or 3 of those together. Happy creating!

Thankyou Ginny, I’m a multi faceted artist ranging from poetry to graffiti and I couldn’t agree more with this opinion, small consistent efforts over time build the strongest foundations and one day you’ll be proud of what you’ve built, pushing yourself overly hard to meet really ambitious goals can help but also hinder the overall process, the way you framed this is great, love 😎✌🏽

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you saying this! Sending love right back atcha!

This is so good. It's okay to post your considered bad work it's the beauty in the process.

15 minutes a day = a little over 900 HOURS a year!

@karatehamstermami

Ай бұрын

Actually, it’s 91 hours and 15 minutes a year.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Everything compounds

@andabien3

Ай бұрын

No. it doesn't. Review your math. It comes out to a little over 90 hours.

@kathyl6677

Ай бұрын

@@andabien3 lol. Thank you. A little zealous on the zeroes, I guess.

@karatehamstermami

Ай бұрын

@@andabien3 91,25 hours equals 91 hours and 15 minutes. I changed that now because I realized that I used a comma instead of a decimal point. In Germany we have decimal commas, hence the confusion

I ALWAYS NEED MORE ART SUPPLIES!!!😄😄😄 JK...

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Hahah there’s honestly nothing I love more than perusing an art store for supplies. It’s a thing. Let’s not deny that that dopamine hit is REAL. 😅

I've had 4 or 5 different studios over the years. Skylights are paramount. Sure anyone can make art with a head lamp and good space and best of supplies. AIn't nothing without a good naturally lit place and higher than 7 foot ceillings. (Maybe some day for me.)

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

The dream!

One of the best videos I’ve ever heard in life. As of 7:49 p.m, my perfectionism & procrastination will seize to exist. Thank you for this message 🌹

@GinnyStLawrence

16 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!

Damn. Keep showing up. I love it. We haven't been able to what with our children having so many things we've been helping with along with multiple surgeries and recovery but we want to get back on the train and produce more art!! "It's all about producing" not being perfect, thank you.

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

My pleasure! I hope everyone is healed and in good health. ❤️

GREAT ADVICE! Absolutely agree 100%!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Hey Mike, much appreciated my friend!

That's so true. I've always said, " It's about the process, not the product." I just found this channel and I will keep watching.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!! ❤️

Thanks for saying this!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

My pleasure ❤️

Thank you KZread lady. Very motivational. Im gonna go suck at drawing circles now.

Thank you!!❤

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

You're so welcome 😊

I've been doing this all week and some of the art was really good compared to my past pieces. Some was pretty crap , but I was happy nonetheless.

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

Hell yes!!! 🙌

THANK YOU!

@GinnyStLawrence

16 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

yess thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Of course!!

I needed this...thank you so much.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🤗

3:02 me too!! I'm not glad that's a common experience, but I'm glas I'm not the only one and that it's still possible to make art constantly despite all those years ignoring it People, you can do it!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love this encouraging comment, Jessica! ❤️

Thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

I needed this, thank you.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 🙂

Thank you for this message. I needed it! I've been dying to get back into sketching.

Agreed! One of the best things I did was start a drawing a habit every morning before anything else got started. Within about six months, I learned Procreate, honed my style, and had about 180 designs to put in my store. Getting back into it now! Thank you for sharing! -Kali

@GinnyStLawrence

21 күн бұрын

Hi again. Holy smokes you’ve been busy! I love to hear this. It’s so cliche, but little tiny actions each day really do compound overtime and generate big results. Nothing over night, but if you stack enough of those little wins and actions together, it’s kind of wild where you can end up. Congrats on your creative productivity!

Thank You!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!☺️

Thank you for this message 🩷🩷

@GinnyStLawrence

21 күн бұрын

You are more than welcome. Thanks for being here!

Thank you so much I needed this ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

No problem 🙏

This is so encouraging! Thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Anytime, Wes 🙏

Thank you!❤

@GinnyStLawrence

13 күн бұрын

You're most welcome 😊

Thank you for this. You said it so perfectly.

@GinnyStLawrence

10 күн бұрын

Anytime and thank you for watching, James! 🙏

Very true. Thanks for sharing.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching ❤️

Excellent advice!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I NEEDED to hear this

@GinnyStLawrence

15 күн бұрын

You are so welcome ❤️

Great advice. Thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You bet!!!

Love this message, thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the love!!🙏

Thanks. I didn't know I needed this advice so much

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Super glad you found this helpful Santta!! ❤️

I've definitely spent the last few years having fallen into the trap of focussing too much on the end product. It's fine to do that when it's something like a comic I'd like to publish or if it's a commission, the product is part of that process. But for the casual stuff like doodling in sketchbooks or just experimenting with different mediums or styles, I'm getting better at focussing more on enjoying what I'm doing rather than focussing only on what I'm creating. I find it far more gratifying to do a terrible 5-minute doodle over doing nothing at all :)

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You make a really great point! I too love the terrible, quick doodles. They are just so much fun

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this, thank you

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 🙏 sending creative vibes your way!

Just what I needed today- thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Happy to help, Amy!

2:21 embrace imperfect art. Omg much live to you. I wish more people can say thay to ameture artist.

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Not everything has to be “perfect” or even complete

Two years into my creative process. Perfectionism was the first roadblock. Therapist suggested I just start with what I have on hand. Learned I needed internal art in journals for personal development and that I need to shift between external art for others. Some of it is not meant to be seen, no performing, raw intuitive expression. Giving out little mini art watercolor squares with impactful sayings is so rewarding. I give them away random places like drive thru, drs office assistants. People are usually shocked! 😮 😊

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love this!! Reminds of me someone who used to paint rocks and leave them around the neighborhood for people and kids to find with words of encouragement. Super kind and fun! ❤️

thank you for this video, just what I needed to hear today!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🤗

100% agree. Years ago when I started setting creating goals (3 peices a day) it escalated into 5 to 10 a day. I got obsessed. Was that work good? Not at all! But I've been consistent ever since and focus more on quality most days. But still to this day I sometimes have nothing to give. So I sit down and just copy something for the ritual. The ritual of creating and not focusing on perfection is as fun as those great pieces you are proud of. Create and create some more.

@GinnyStLawrence

25 күн бұрын

Yes yes yes 🙌 🙌 you totally get it. Prompts are always good for this too! Short on ideas? Lean on a prompt. Thanks!!

This is just what i needed to hear, thank you!

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

I love to hear that ❤️

THANKK YOU. KINDA NEEDED TO HEAR THIS🌸👍🏽

@GinnyStLawrence

18 күн бұрын

My pleasure, Rick! Thank you for the love!!

Love this. Thank you ❤

@GinnyStLawrence

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!