it’s crazy that people played your song mockingly at school because, in my art class the other day, a girl started playing Idle Town on the speaker for the whole class to enjoy. you’ve come so far conan!
to know that such a radiant human being grew into the most beautiful tree and was from texas gives me hope about this state i live in. i absolutely adore you conan, thank you for existing and constantly being a source of inspiration. the world deserves more people like you.
No joke last week was sophomore registration for classes and I thought, "Neato, 3 art classes. If I find I don't need my study hall in semester 2 then that's four." My teachers during conferences all tell my parents, "She can be anything." Then they turn to me while smiling and ask, "What do you want to be?" When I answer with artist, their smiles disappear faster then how they see my future. "That's nice, but you're doing so well in science." Of course it's my art teacher that says, "I actually want her to start putting together a portfolio of sketchbook for college or art school. Right now. We have 3 teachers to help her. Let me be your reference for job applications."
That's sooo true and the worse in my case, it's that I really won't take art.... Why do they all want us to take science?? When I don't even care about becoming a doc!
The best things in life: - art-tea -ash and cones cooking show -idle town -Conan‘s fluffy amazing hair -CONAN FREAKING GRAY YA’LL okay fine I’m a little obsessed 😂😬
its so hard to imagine that people used to make fun of his music... cuz now hes got millions of followers on instagram, is verified on spotify, and is thriving in the music industry.
wow to alll the kids in his high school who doubted him.. well look at our baby NOW!!!! SO PROUD!!!!! and the teachers who believed in him are incredible
Sometimes I like to listen to conan's chatting's videos while I'm studying lol Everything mixes together and it's so calming and aesthetically pleasing UGH
I go to a very intense art high school and take classes at an art college every week on Saturday. It’s very intense. It’s a lot of work, I’ll be honest, but it’s such an amazing experience in my opinion. Luckily, the work I’m required to do in school is work that I absolutely love creating like oil painting and drawing nude models, still lives, scenery and interior spaces. In my Saturday classes, we do similar things. At the moment, I’m taking a painting class but we use acrylic and I also take a digital design class which I’m not too crazy about because I’m not really good at using photoshop but I’m learning :) I would only suggest art school to people who are extremely serious about it and know that they want to do art as a career. It’s super frustrating at times and very tedious, especially since you don’t really get to create exactly what you want. There is room for your own ideas and creativity but a lot of it is you learning the basics which means you don’t get to do what you want until you learn the basics of it. Art in itself is also a very long process. Nothing really great comes from 10 minutes of working. It can take anywhere from an hour to days and weeks maybe even months to finish one project depending on what it is. So you have to really really love it to spend that much time on it, which I do.
Conan how about you make a book with all your drawings and doodles in your sketch book with annotations that say what you were doing and how you felt at that time of the sketch?? Or any memories it brings *ID LOVE IT* ❤️❤️❤️ luv u cone boii
Does anyone else find it absolutely adorable how at little moments throughout the whole video, Conan was wiggling his little toes while he was talking. Like he's such a cute lil bean.♡♡♡
My grandfather realised in his fourties that he wanted to persue art but his family made him wait because they needed the money, and so when he was nearing retirement he really started to put more and more of his time into painting. Now he's in his eighties, has hosted many of his own art shows, sold his art, and even frames and restores paintings for others, and he is so happy and nowhere near stopping. He's always been one of my greatest inspirations but I don't think I've realised until a couple years ago.
I was having such a bad damn night Conan, i swear. I was sobbing and just feeling so small and useless. I’m so so glad you posted 💖 it felt like someone was there and listening even though i was just watching your video, i love you. Thank you 💕
Absolutely agree with your point of view about an art as a hobby. Since I became an economist (dont get me wrong, Im in love with it:)) now I am more stressed out all the time because of deadlines, projects and work, drawing is something that brings me back to life, gives serenty and peace and also all your videos too)) Thanks for that)
im currently binge watching conan videos cuz i really miss him uploading. right now as i am typing im working in the animation industry and theres one thing i can say, burn out is real and it hits me hard everyday cuz i have to work long hours. but thats okay you just need to take a break time to time.
You're doing amazing sweetie! Please don't overwork yourself and you're such an inspiration and i want to to know that i and many others appreciate all of your work. I'm always thankful when you you upload you always make my days no matter what. I love you! Take care my darling!
i’ve been doing super crappy mentally lately, and i’ve had your music on repeat. your music has been really the only thing that’s kept me going. sooOOoO excited for any of your upcoming music !!!! i fricken love you conan
I watched the part about the idle town on my way to school and I almost started crying, don't know why, I'm not going move or anything You and every single one of your videos make me release that I should be happy right now, try as many things as possible and collect memories, because they will be the only thing that last Thank you again Conan
I know conan never reads these anymore but conan these vids help me so much still. I hope he never takes these down bc i still go back here to remember how conan inspires me. This is the video that helped me realize i really do think music is a lot better as a career thing for me. You echoed my sentiments and it felt a lot easier to figure out. I hope i make it too. It may be so many years after this video, but conan was the first artist that made me feel reaching for being in music was accessible. I sure hope these are one of those comments i go back to and get really sappy finding bc my yt account would be a music account. Thanks conan. Thanks for all these vlogs and videos showing me that no matter what i can reach for my music dreams and have a future with hopefully great friends that accept and love me for who i am 💜 hopefully i end up like you and feel like most of the roughest times in life where you were made fun if for who you were arent as much of an issue and have a loving support group 💜🌌✨
this entire video spoke to me on such a level i do not think i will be able to write it down. Conan, i almost never comment on videos and i am one of those subscribers who have been following you and your progress very quietly. there is a very high chance you will never see this, but i just want to say that seeing people like you succeeding and growing as artists is one of the most inspirational things in the world. i am currently a senior in high school and i will be studying acting in new york in this upcoming year and honestly, i am not ashamed to say that you and your bravery and perseverance last year with ucla were one of the things that have motivated me to apply to the school of my dreams. anyways, i just wanted to say a big thank you from a small town in spain. keep doing what you are doing! you are changing peoples lives.
I'm in an art school right now. I study dramatic arts. And if you're thinking about doing the same, all I can say is: If something is really there, you can't hide that. If there's an artist inside of you, you need to let it out. Develop your skills. Learn and grow. But don't do it if you're not serious about it. It needs to be your passion. You need to give it your all and work hard.
Am I the only one who NEVER EVER skips the outro because The Other Side is a song that makes me happy and cry at the same time and the God bless and goodbye with the hand thing is so cuteeeeee
Conan! I cannot truly explain how much light you bring to the world. You are a beautiful individual, a true bean who deserves so much love. I am currently working on a project that deals with this sad truth that so many students feel that pursuing a career in the arts is impossible. You embody everything I cannot figure out how to explain in my work, the power in creating with passion. Thank you for this!
yo' you made me so emotional with this little chat. i also miss my hometown a lot and my friends and my family and all the memories that are just that memories, just a fraction of time. and that makes me sad and happy at the same time.
you're so inspiring and relatable!! I was in AP art and I took art classes all through high school. My parents support me and want me to pursue a career in art, but exactly like you said; when you can't create art without feeling that shadow of pressure over you, then you aren't creating the art you want. In AP art I did feel a little bit more of that freedom, but you did constantly have to stay on task and keep ideas in your head, on lists, and in a sketch book and it could be stressful at times, so it can be understandable to not want to pursue a career in art after the pressure from high school. I am very passionate about art and consider that as a career path for me, I just don't want it to feel like a real job, I still would like it to feel like an outlet for me. Enough of my blabbering, love you and your videos Conan!!!
Conan, you have really inspired me since I started watching your videos. Right now, I’m about to graduate from high school and trying to get into a music school, and your words have really moved me and encouraged me to keep fighting for my dreams. Thank you 🖤
i’ve been so stressed because i wanna go into art but all my friends and my school just looks down upon it. i really needed this to get me a little more motivated . thank you cone!!
conan ilysm you have been one of my favorite youtubers since I discovered your channel. you're so down to earth there isn't any other youtuber like you. You deserve 1 mil!
idk why but everytime i watched your videos, its feel like my depression is disappearing, my skins clearing out. its feel sooo good just watching you talked about your life
literally this semester I switched my major (three years in to a different major) to English with a minor in Creative Writing and TESOL, and while yeah it's not a necessarily sure career, it's what I am truly passionate about and I am so excited to finally be doing what I feel is my calling 💕
ooOooo! thank u so much cone! I've been thinking about similar things lately. i am currently living in a very small town, in the east of the Netherlands. growing up, i was (and am) always praised for my intelligence and shit. Because the people surrounding me really focused in my intelligence and grades and such, i started doing that as well and thus i kinda grew into other peoples expectations, without even realising it. some time ago, i started to not feel very well. i'm not feeling at home in the way my life is right now, if u get what i mean. i've always been a creative person and i just really want that to become a bigger part of my life. my dream right now is to become an actress (like i don't even need to be famous, i just wanna act) or something else that is creative but it is hard to be creative and to think out of the box when you are from a small community that is kinda narrowminded and when it's always been expected that you will go to some kind of top-sciencey-university... But i feel like i really need to do this...this was my rant hope y'all enjoyed and y'all got any tips?
Not got much advice but sending love and solidarity because my experience has been exactly the same!! It's so easy to get stuck on a path without realising it when everyone paints it as something super positive, even if it might not be right for you. I'd definitely recommend trying out acting - see if there are any amateur groups you could go see / take some minor parts in to try it out? Sometimes also it can feel so stifling coming from such a small place, especially if your views or feelings don't align with the other residents, but it can also be a good opportunity to document aspects of your community that are unique. Are there any characters or personalities? Could you record them in some way? Alternatively maybe imagine a fantasy town like yours but the people are exaggerated, or strange things are happening (a la Night Vale!) - imagine the town you'd be excited to explore.
Scour the forums in your town for scripts? Contact any nearby filmmakers for any auditions If the first go is good than congrats! If not, than keep trying.
when he was talking about how he hates being told what to do artistically, i felt that. I hate it too, i love art, it's my life, but i hate art class and i'm not looking forward to going to an art school. I feel like it takes the joy and creativity out of it which is why i loved it so much in the first place. I hate being told what to draw or how to draw things, and then being critically picked apart for what i did wrong. it's just agonizing to me.
i love you; you’re my biggest inspiration i am in love with music and the arts, but i’m terrified to leave the path i’m on (college, schooling, a boring career), but you always inspire me to do what i love, even if i may not make it big
I rarely post comments on your videos (which is a darn shame on my name cos you're one of my yt faves), but I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the work you do, have done & will do. watching you is motivation like a shot of espresso is a jolly kick in the pants. my arty farty heart is rejuvenated 🌻💛
Everything you said really touched me. To this day im still embarrassed about my artistic passions, and knowing you had strength to basically say 'im doing what i love' is really inspiring 💕💕
Thank you for always expressing your love and appreciation for the simplicity of high school. It’s easy to get tied up in the tests and homework, and not enough people talk about the good times that should also come with the whole experience. I’m still in high school, and I thank you for reminding me to enjoy these years.
conan you are such a treasure. thank you SO MUCH for making this video. i'm a first year in university this year and i thought i wanted to pursue a degree in arts but i've realized being forced to constantly make is not a happy space for me. i really appreciate you bringing these struggles that creatives deal with to light and validating that journey. xo never stop making
OMG THIS. I absolutely love this kind of video where Conan speaks FACTS, so interesting to watch. It's like having a discussion with an old friend you never had. I also wanted to take art class, but like Conan said, being always told what to do and forced to do it is what made me chose something else. After all, being a self-taught artist isn't all that bad 😝❤️
I honestly miss Conan so much, and watching all of these old videos makes me so happy but so sad at the same time because he was keeping me sane during all the tough times of my life. 🖤🖤🖤
ugh conan ur videos make me so happy. im in grade 9 down in australia and latley ive just been having a hard time with school and friends. Today i had parent teacher meeting and im really not the most academic person even though i try so hard to get good scores and i had a panic attack right before we went in because i know how im just not doing great. i dont even like the people im friends with at school and the only people i do like go to other schools. ive been having so much anxiety and been so stressed and ugh just hearing your voice and listening to ur wisdom just makes me feel like i can do anything. the only thing that makes me happy is writing songs and i release them on soundcloud sometimes but i just want a career in music and art so bad because its the only thing ive ever been good at. if u see this conan, i love u. uve saved my worst days and forced hope into my heart. i love u and i just wanna give u the biggest hug ever because ur just incredible okay thats all
its so beautiful that someone like him whos been through so much can speak about this on such a huge social platform. im also from a small town and i want to become a musical theatre major, and it is so hard trying to find that spark of confidence in the arts sometimes. you are my spark conan ✨
I'm so glad I watched this I started my TH-cam about 8 months ago and everyone kept telling me "you're wasting your time" or kept pressuring saying when are you going to reach a 1,000 subs and I want to do art as my career but I always get negative feedback of "that won't get you anywhere" or "you're 21 years old you need to get your stuff together" literally it's a everyday thing I get this pressure and I get sucked into depression and I love art so much and now I feel like if I don't make art or make TH-cam videos I feel like I am doing nothing and I feel like a failure so I get you a lot. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS
i cried watching this video cause my passion is music and ice skating and my family don’t really support me and always tell me to be a doctor or i won’t be anyone in my life. thank you so much for these videos conan. u make me smile
I'm moving after graduation and have been feeling like I'm not good enough to do anything lately. Your videos have been so helpful and you've helped me have a more happy outlook on life. Everything you said in this vid was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much Conan! ❤
i went to an art high school and i relate so much to loathing the process of making things you don’t want to. going into different fields for post-secondary school is completely valid and i’m glad to know others felt the same way
Omg I feel exactly the same way about art and why I didn’t pick it for college! I am quite good at art and did it in high school and got a good grade however I did learn to hate it because it was just work and my own desires were being pushed down, I was told was to do and eventually despised it! It also hit quite close to home when something I feel so passionately about was criticised badly ☺️ I decided not to do it at college and people get mad at me when they see my TH-cam channel but it’s just something I want as a personal hobby ❤️❤️❤️
I am an artist, and people constantly tell me I'm not going to make it anywhere. You talking about that made me feel better, thank you!! You are very inspirational to me :)
This almost made me cry. I've been planning my whole future ever since I settled what I really want to be and my parents are kinda okay with it but then recently, they dismissed the idea because that means I would be moving to another town to study and I just can't imagine myself studying anything and working with anything other than arts.
conan, you are such a muse. anytime i am unsure of myself or i am feeling down, your videos reassure me sooo much. thank you thank you thank you. i hope one day i can lead a rewarding life like yours
it’s crazy that people played your song mockingly at school because, in my art class the other day, a girl started playing Idle Town on the speaker for the whole class to enjoy. you’ve come so far conan!
This is too darn sweet oml
Ooh, I've done that after school with the kids who were frantically trying to finish the art projects like me
If someone did that in my class I'd become their best friend, I just be lonely lol
so weird considering that he has 2 popular songs now!
@@katelynswanson1067 and now two popular albums! (+ ep☺️)
conan: goes on this deep emotional ramble about how much he loves idle town and how he misses his friends
conan 2 seconds later: knees are weird
Ande Chan he's so cute~♡
Amanda Chan i didn’t know you *literally* meant two seconds omg
Ugh I love u
CatCreature annabelle!!!
CatCreature ugh i love you
Is there any chance you could do a little follow up about this video and your feelings on it Annabelle???
CatCreature Ugh I miss u
Conan Gray
to know that such a radiant human being grew into the most beautiful tree and was from texas gives me hope about this state i live in. i absolutely adore you conan, thank you for existing and constantly being a source of inspiration. the world deserves more people like you.
brianna lashaè that’s so sweet omg
We don’t deserve Conan. Cone deserves the world
Tea is leaf juice, coffee is bean juice
My boyfriend is nut juice ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
sad lad aren’t we all just nut juice? 😔
glisten wow that got deep
Kirsten Osei doors are wood rectangles.
this actually blows my mind
Such a wholesome and bright comment section. I want all of you as friends.
Literally ahh!!
bet
Let be friends👭👬
Omg same
The picture of you in that dress is truly iconic
He looks so good in it!!
hey coraaaaa!
4 yrs later i can say that yes, it is iconic
Conan Gray? More like my online therapist
Esma Jansen big mood
same 😂
YAS
Well that's kinda funny to see now... He's still our online therapist
No joke last week was sophomore registration for classes and I thought, "Neato, 3 art classes. If I find I don't need my study hall in semester 2 then that's four." My teachers during conferences all tell my parents, "She can be anything." Then they turn to me while smiling and ask, "What do you want to be?" When I answer with artist, their smiles disappear faster then how they see my future. "That's nice, but you're doing so well in science." Of course it's my art teacher that says, "I actually want her to start putting together a portfolio of sketchbook for college or art school. Right now. We have 3 teachers to help her. Let me be your reference for job applications."
They did the same to me!!!!
That's sooo true and the worse in my case, it's that I really won't take art....
Why do they all want us to take science?? When I don't even care about becoming a doc!
hearing how you got bullied over your videos and art made me so sad because i felt that
Lalkaxo yeah same. I really can't believe it. It makes my heart hurt
thinking about it 💔
same girl
the same people seeing heather kill the charts: 👁👄👁
0:48 i came for an art-tea video and left with that _and_ a lesson in philosophy :)
HONEY LIKE AT DOS LIKES BOY YOU'RE RIGHT YOUR LIFE IS COMPLETE
i love you jackson !!
The best things in life:
- art-tea
-ash and cones cooking show
-idle town
-Conan‘s fluffy amazing hair
-CONAN FREAKING GRAY YA’LL
okay fine I’m a little obsessed 😂😬
aren't we all?
@@gretaanna1064 yes!!
I love the idea that all of us are going to support our future children with all their decisions no matter what 🌻
Cora B
What if I do not desire children?
I dont think I will tbh.
It's such a heartwarming look into the future
its gonna be an amazing time :)
Conan invented nature and stripes but go off
Hannah Cross explain pls? I’m congused
Your videos just make me *so giddy and happy* I simply can’t 🌞🌻🌛
Eleanor Daniels right?? I feel like getting up and doing productive things just by listening to him ??
LITERALLY!
GIDDY is the perfect word for how Conan's videos make me feel holy shit
its so hard to imagine that people used to make fun of his music... cuz now hes got millions of followers on instagram, is verified on spotify, and is thriving in the music industry.
That chair is
*F A B U L O U S*
wow to alll the kids in his high school who doubted him.. well look at our baby NOW!!!! SO PROUD!!!!! and the teachers who believed in him are incredible
I got one of those clear mugs and I drink peppermint tea in it which makes me think of you🌿✨
Violet B my impact is so positive
yo i gotta get one let’s start a clear mug club
@@ConanGray oh it always issss!!!
I love when he zooms on his face when he does silly things. I.LOVE.IT
country booooyyyy
i love uuuu
bleugh
Sometimes I like to listen to conan's chatting's videos while I'm studying lol
Everything mixes together and it's so calming and aesthetically pleasing UGH
Honestly my 2 art teachers are my bffs, like i cannot thank them enough for shaping me into the person i am 2day.
I go to a very intense art high school and take classes at an art college every week on Saturday. It’s very intense. It’s a lot of work, I’ll be honest, but it’s such an amazing experience in my opinion. Luckily, the work I’m required to do in school is work that I absolutely love creating like oil painting and drawing nude models, still lives, scenery and interior spaces. In my Saturday classes, we do similar things. At the moment, I’m taking a painting class but we use acrylic and I also take a digital design class which I’m not too crazy about because I’m not really good at using photoshop but I’m learning :) I would only suggest art school to people who are extremely serious about it and know that they want to do art as a career. It’s super frustrating at times and very tedious, especially since you don’t really get to create exactly what you want. There is room for your own ideas and creativity but a lot of it is you learning the basics which means you don’t get to do what you want until you learn the basics of it. Art in itself is also a very long process. Nothing really great comes from 10 minutes of working. It can take anywhere from an hour to days and weeks maybe even months to finish one project depending on what it is. So you have to really really love it to spend that much time on it, which I do.
Conan how about you make a book with all your drawings and doodles in your sketch book with annotations that say what you were doing and how you felt at that time of the sketch?? Or any memories it brings *ID LOVE IT* ❤️❤️❤️ luv u cone boii
Anaa Adrienne yess! that sound like such a good idea!
OH SHIT I LOVE THAT IDEA OH MY MY
Like it up so he sees ❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE THIS IDEA! PLEASE CONAN DO IT! 🍑🌝✨
Does anyone else find it absolutely adorable how at little moments throughout the whole video, Conan was wiggling his little toes while he was talking. Like he's such a cute lil bean.♡♡♡
imagine inventing coffee ??? i stan
damn i keep seeing u and ur bomb ass hair everywhere
I see you everywhere..... strange.......
Sameeee why is he everywhere?? 😂😂
Conan: "one day i wanna release a little booklet with all my sketches."
Me: *screams in cursive*
it would be such a good merch idea
that chair is adorable
My grandfather realised in his fourties that he wanted to persue art but his family made him wait because they needed the money, and so when he was nearing retirement he really started to put more and more of his time into painting. Now he's in his eighties, has hosted many of his own art shows, sold his art, and even frames and restores paintings for others, and he is so happy and nowhere near stopping. He's always been one of my greatest inspirations but I don't think I've realised until a couple years ago.
I was having such a bad damn night Conan, i swear. I was sobbing and just feeling so small and useless. I’m so so glad you posted 💖 it felt like someone was there and listening even though i was just watching your video, i love you. Thank you 💕
Not me watching this video in 2024, looking back how you literally nailed it! ❤
OHMYGOD I ALMOST LOST HOPE THAT ART-TEA WOULD COME BACK
Absolutely agree with your point of view about an art as a hobby. Since I became an economist (dont get me wrong, Im in love with it:)) now I am more stressed out all the time because of deadlines, projects and work, drawing is something that brings me back to life, gives serenty and peace and also all your videos too)) Thanks for that)
I feel like you´re giving me courage to be myself after a really long while of trying.
I’m happy this is still up because every once in a while, I come back to this to encourage me to keep pursuing music. 💛💛💛💛
does anyone else notice his toes moving around haha
stevo yeah i really really REALLY can’t sit still
Conan Gray YOU REPLIED ILY HAHA YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW THAT INSPIRED ME TO START MY OWN CHANNEL
Conan Gray i do the same toe thing all the tiiime i’m glad someone else does haha
I do it too, if I'm thinking, or if I'm talking about something I'm excited about. Lil toe wiggle!
This has got to be the cutest shit I’ve ever seen in my fucking life what the fuck
how his videos make me feel:
🌞💓👑🌿🍂🍃🌷🌹🌺🌻🌼🌸⭐️🌟✨💫☀️💛
one SPEEDY intro i was not ready oh
It's like 3 months away from graduation and I feel so strESSED OUT. but thank you for making these peaceful and calming videos to help 💖
Your videos are so therapeutic ahh I loved this
im currently binge watching conan videos cuz i really miss him uploading. right now as i am typing im working in the animation industry and theres one thing i can say, burn out is real and it hits me hard everyday cuz i have to work long hours. but thats okay you just need to take a break time to time.
You're doing amazing sweetie! Please don't overwork yourself and you're such an inspiration and i want to to know that i and many others appreciate all of your work. I'm always thankful when you you upload you always make my days no matter what. I love you! Take care my darling!
i’ve been doing super crappy mentally lately, and i’ve had your music on repeat. your music has been really the only thing that’s kept me going. sooOOoO excited for any of your upcoming music !!!! i fricken love you conan
I watched the part about the idle town on my way to school and I almost started crying, don't know why, I'm not going move or anything
You and every single one of your videos make me release that I should be happy right now, try as many things as possible and collect memories, because they will be the only thing that last
Thank you again Conan
I LOVE Idle Town. I have it on my playlist at work and listen to it all the time. Never stop being true to yourself. You're awesome!
I know conan never reads these anymore but conan these vids help me so much still. I hope he never takes these down bc i still go back here to remember how conan inspires me. This is the video that helped me realize i really do think music is a lot better as a career thing for me. You echoed my sentiments and it felt a lot easier to figure out. I hope i make it too. It may be so many years after this video, but conan was the first artist that made me feel reaching for being in music was accessible. I sure hope these are one of those comments i go back to and get really sappy finding bc my yt account would be a music account. Thanks conan. Thanks for all these vlogs and videos showing me that no matter what i can reach for my music dreams and have a future with hopefully great friends that accept and love me for who i am 💜 hopefully i end up like you and feel like most of the roughest times in life where you were made fun if for who you were arent as much of an issue and have a loving support group 💜🌌✨
Your videos are always the most gorgeous, calm, and reassuring things in the entire world I can't describe the happiness my heart feels when watching
I'm at art school and I might make no money one day but I wouldn't change it for the world, 10/10 having the best time!
this entire video spoke to me on such a level i do not think i will be able to write it down. Conan, i almost never comment on videos and i am one of those subscribers who have been following you and your progress very quietly. there is a very high chance you will never see this, but i just want to say that seeing people like you succeeding and growing as artists is one of the most inspirational things in the world. i am currently a senior in high school and i will be studying acting in new york in this upcoming year and honestly, i am not ashamed to say that you and your bravery and perseverance last year with ucla were one of the things that have motivated me to apply to the school of my dreams. anyways, i just wanted to say a big thank you from a small town in spain. keep doing what you are doing! you are changing peoples lives.
I'm in an art school right now. I study dramatic arts.
And if you're thinking about doing the same, all I can say is: If something is really there, you can't hide that. If there's an artist inside of you, you need to let it out. Develop your skills. Learn and grow.
But don't do it if you're not serious about it. It needs to be your passion. You need to give it your all and work hard.
you're just the most cutest and precious person i've ever got to see on youtube my heart is moved
Fun fact, Rise was actually filmed at my high school!
Edit: it’s actually an all boys school and it’s pretty bad.
I'm Not Me going to a single sex school is my least favourite thing
Helen Ryder Oneill same.
Am I the only one who NEVER EVER skips the outro because The Other Side is a song that makes me happy and cry at the same time and the God bless and goodbye with the hand thing is so cuteeeeee
we love our artistic king ✨🌱
omggg what cute art teachers i’m glad you had them
this really helped me remember that i'd rather attempt to pursue my dream & fail than never make the attempt at all
Conan! I cannot truly explain how much light you bring to the world. You are a beautiful individual, a true bean who deserves so much love. I am currently working on a project that deals with this sad truth that so many students feel that pursuing a career in the arts is impossible. You embody everything I cannot figure out how to explain in my work, the power in creating with passion. Thank you for this!
conan is my fave lil dolphin
yo' you made me so emotional with this little chat. i also miss my hometown a lot and my friends and my family and all the memories that are just that memories, just a fraction of time. and that makes me sad and happy at the same time.
these videos are literally my therapy sessions and i love them.
you're so inspiring and relatable!! I was in AP art and I took art classes all through high school. My parents support me and want me to pursue a career in art, but exactly like you said; when you can't create art without feeling that shadow of pressure over you, then you aren't creating the art you want. In AP art I did feel a little bit more of that freedom, but you did constantly have to stay on task and keep ideas in your head, on lists, and in a sketch book and it could be stressful at times, so it can be understandable to not want to pursue a career in art after the pressure from high school. I am very passionate about art and consider that as a career path for me, I just don't want it to feel like a real job, I still would like it to feel like an outlet for me. Enough of my blabbering, love you and your videos Conan!!!
*I'm just a little boy don't take me*
Sunetra Goswami 😂
Conan, you have really inspired me since I started watching your videos. Right now, I’m about to graduate from high school and trying to get into a music school, and your words have really moved me and encouraged me to keep fighting for my dreams. Thank you 🖤
i’ve been so stressed because i wanna go into art but all my friends and my school just looks down upon it. i really needed this to get me a little more motivated . thank you cone!!
conan ilysm you have been one of my favorite youtubers since I discovered your channel. you're so down to earth there isn't any other youtuber like you. You deserve 1 mil!
art-coffee*
artfee?
Ewa that sounds like a fee u must pay for art
coffart?😂
Ewa lmao i don't know either😂😂😂
idk why but everytime i watched your videos, its feel like my depression is disappearing, my skins clearing out. its feel sooo good just watching you talked about your life
Y E S i stan art-tea !!!
literally this semester I switched my major (three years in to a different major) to English with a minor in Creative Writing and TESOL, and while yeah it's not a necessarily sure career, it's what I am truly passionate about and I am so excited to finally be doing what I feel is my calling 💕
ooOooo! thank u so much cone! I've been thinking about similar things lately.
i am currently living in a very small town, in the east of the Netherlands. growing up, i was (and am) always praised for my intelligence and shit. Because the people surrounding me really focused in my intelligence and grades and such, i started doing that as well and thus i kinda grew into other peoples expectations, without even realising it. some time ago, i started to not feel very well. i'm not feeling at home in the way my life is right now, if u get what i mean. i've always been a creative person and i just really want that to become a bigger part of my life. my dream right now is to become an actress (like i don't even need to be famous, i just wanna act) or something else that is creative but it is hard to be creative and to think out of the box when you are from a small community that is kinda narrowminded and when it's always been expected that you will go to some kind of top-sciencey-university... But i feel like i really need to do this...this was my rant hope y'all enjoyed and y'all got any tips?
Not got much advice but sending love and solidarity because my experience has been exactly the same!! It's so easy to get stuck on a path without realising it when everyone paints it as something super positive, even if it might not be right for you. I'd definitely recommend trying out acting - see if there are any amateur groups you could go see / take some minor parts in to try it out? Sometimes also it can feel so stifling coming from such a small place, especially if your views or feelings don't align with the other residents, but it can also be a good opportunity to document aspects of your community that are unique. Are there any characters or personalities? Could you record them in some way? Alternatively maybe imagine a fantasy town like yours but the people are exaggerated, or strange things are happening (a la Night Vale!) - imagine the town you'd be excited to explore.
My life is the same way! I have no idea what to do either.
Scour the forums in your town for scripts? Contact any nearby filmmakers for any auditions
If the first go is good than congrats! If not, than keep trying.
I feel this in my soul, sis. Try growing up and being creative in northern Virginia!
when he was talking about how he hates being told what to do artistically, i felt that. I hate it too, i love art, it's my life, but i hate art class and i'm not looking forward to going to an art school. I feel like it takes the joy and creativity out of it which is why i loved it so much in the first place. I hate being told what to draw or how to draw things, and then being critically picked apart for what i did wrong. it's just agonizing to me.
dresses look really good on you omg
i love you; you’re my biggest inspiration
i am in love with music and the arts, but i’m terrified to leave the path i’m on (college, schooling, a boring career), but you always inspire me to do what i love, even if i may not make it big
I rarely post comments on your videos (which is a darn shame on my name cos you're one of my yt faves), but I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the work you do, have done & will do. watching you is motivation like a shot of espresso is a jolly kick in the pants. my arty farty heart is rejuvenated 🌻💛
Everything you said really touched me. To this day im still embarrassed about my artistic passions, and knowing you had strength to basically say 'im doing what i love' is really inspiring 💕💕
I missed Art-Tea!! ✨
Thank you for always expressing your love and appreciation for the simplicity of high school. It’s easy to get tied up in the tests and homework, and not enough people talk about the good times that should also come with the whole experience. I’m still in high school, and I thank you for reminding me to enjoy these years.
My little sister said you should make the picture of you in the dress your next album cover
Elisia Hill THIS IS THE BEST IDEA
conan you are such a treasure. thank you SO MUCH for making this video. i'm a first year in university this year and i thought i wanted to pursue a degree in arts but i've realized being forced to constantly make is not a happy space for me. i really appreciate you bringing these struggles that creatives deal with to light and validating that journey. xo never stop making
OMG THIS. I absolutely love this kind of video where Conan speaks FACTS, so interesting to watch. It's like having a discussion with an old friend you never had. I also wanted to take art class, but like Conan said, being always told what to do and forced to do it is what made me chose something else. After all, being a self-taught artist isn't all that bad 😝❤️
I honestly miss Conan so much, and watching all of these old videos makes me so happy but so sad at the same time because he was keeping me sane during all the tough times of my life. 🖤🖤🖤
omg I love your personality.. and your pjs are cute lol :)
ugh conan ur videos make me so happy. im in grade 9 down in australia and latley ive just been having a hard time with school and friends. Today i had parent teacher meeting and im really not the most academic person even though i try so hard to get good scores and i had a panic attack right before we went in because i know how im just not doing great. i dont even like the people im friends with at school and the only people i do like go to other schools. ive been having so much anxiety and been so stressed and ugh just hearing your voice and listening to ur wisdom just makes me feel like i can do anything. the only thing that makes me happy is writing songs and i release them on soundcloud sometimes but i just want a career in music and art so bad because its the only thing ive ever been good at. if u see this conan, i love u. uve saved my worst days and forced hope into my heart. i love u and i just wanna give u the biggest hug ever because ur just incredible okay thats all
Who else would like a tutorial on how to decorate your place by Conan...??
its so beautiful that someone like him whos been through so much can speak about this on such a huge social platform. im also from a small town and i want to become a musical theatre major, and it is so hard trying to find that spark of confidence in the arts sometimes. you are my spark conan ✨
Thank you, Conan. This is what I needed.
You voice is the most relaxing thing to listen to you, I love listening to these videos as it calms me down so much and you give such good advice x (:
"and my heart was like: *ow!* "
I'm so glad I watched this I started my TH-cam about 8 months ago and everyone kept telling me "you're wasting your time" or kept pressuring saying when are you going to reach a 1,000 subs and I want to do art as my career but I always get negative feedback of "that won't get you anywhere" or "you're 21 years old you need to get your stuff together" literally it's a everyday thing I get this pressure and I get sucked into depression and I love art so much and now I feel like if I don't make art or make TH-cam videos I feel like I am doing nothing and I feel like a failure so I get you a lot. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS
doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will
i cried watching this video cause my passion is music and ice skating and my family don’t really support me and always tell me to be a doctor or i won’t be anyone in my life. thank you so much for these videos conan. u make me smile
You should put your doodles in your EP booklet
Blue Ivy yes!!!!
YES I SUPPORT
I'm moving after graduation and have been feeling like I'm not good enough to do anything lately. Your videos have been so helpful and you've helped me have a more happy outlook on life. Everything you said in this vid was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much Conan! ❤
*I'm going to sign up for classes soon, bless conan for inspiring me of the arts*
Good luck with that! :)
Good luck! What kind of art?
cora Rosier Ceranmics and "Art Life" basically drawing nature
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Blank Mind oooh niceee
i went to an art high school and i relate so much to loathing the process of making things you don’t want to. going into different fields for post-secondary school is completely valid and i’m glad to know others felt the same way
Omg I feel exactly the same way about art and why I didn’t pick it for college! I am quite good at art and did it in high school and got a good grade however I did learn to hate it because it was just work and my own desires were being pushed down, I was told was to do and eventually despised it! It also hit quite close to home when something I feel so passionately about was criticised badly ☺️ I decided not to do it at college and people get mad at me when they see my TH-cam channel but it’s just something I want as a personal hobby ❤️❤️❤️
I am an artist, and people constantly tell me I'm not going to make it anywhere. You talking about that made me feel better, thank you!! You are very inspirational to me :)
This almost made me cry. I've been planning my whole future ever since I settled what I really want to be and my parents are kinda okay with it but then recently, they dismissed the idea because that means I would be moving to another town to study and I just can't imagine myself studying anything and working with anything other than arts.
conan, you are such a muse. anytime i am unsure of myself or i am feeling down, your videos reassure me sooo much. thank you thank you thank you. i hope one day i can lead a rewarding life like yours