How to Make THE BEST ART You Can Make
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Whenever Sam mentions 'Art babies' i suddenly see myself as a circular hampster with little beady eyes who cant even draw a straight line. And i love it.
I dare you to draw that
omg I saw your username and almost died out of excitement!! ANOTHER KEEPER
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@@ShamelessWriter Same!
Yep. Am smol. Am humble. Am ready to learn.
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7:15 “just do it for yourself” I feel like we get too overwhelmed thinking if people would like the art or if it’s gonna get likes, views etc. 😭 but art is just to express yourself and truly enjoy it and not worry!
100% agreed, and this is why I get genuinely angry when I see other artists say they want to give up on art because of “not enough likes” or some other external crap. Because presumably, every one of us got into art in the first place because WE loved it, because we enjoyed it. The number of likes or comments you get on a post should not make you want to give up on your art, or you never really cared about it in the first place.
@ninja_tony
I understand this argument and respect it. You should like your art, process, everything, and respect your hardwork.
However, there are other reasons someone might value likes and attention. They might want to become a professional, or get their work out there. You need people to like your work to some extent to achieve those things.
sometimes people post their work only for the purpose of it being seen. Social media might not be fun for them, and if nobody looks at it the purpose becomes meh. if you're the only viewer why post if you can just look at your art yourself and love it by yourself?
basically as you said you need some kind of intrinsic motivation, but beyond that I think you'd have to pretend you're your own fan for a while. otherwise id argue itd feel pretty pointless. (but this depends on the person)
but i agree that no one should 'quit art' entirely because of lack of likes. But if social media isnt serving them i dont think they should keep posting if it hurts them mentally to that level.
(also my bad after reading this i feel like i expanded too much so i hope it makes sense what im trying to say)
you so right❤
@@Ebiest_iv I see where you’re coming from, but if you want to become a popular artist, get more views, subscribers etc, you can do that! But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy it. People get too overwhelmed thinking for hours if people would like their art or not,but really the purpose of art is fun, just to experiment with different things with art, enjoy the process and more! If you want to be popular, go ahead! no one’s stopping you, but while your posting art, enjoy it. don’t just get too pressured overthinking too many things .post what you want, make it look as good as you want, add details ,but in the meanwhile, make sure your enjoying yourself ! art is a world full of imagination, where you can draw how you feel,fantasy, characters, landscapes etc. so in the meanwhile, enjoy and experiment with art. no worry, no overthinking and just drawing/painting and more!
thats why i just don't use any socials and only share art with friends
I feel very attacked because I do sit alone a lunch and doodle, stop attacking us Sam 😭😭😭
Just sit with someone random and doodel on their arms trust me
Ikr!? I could only sit there and accept my fate as a loner while Sam lined out my life😭💀
@@user-bx1sl3yf6p it’s so depressing 😭
Let's get all the art babies together and doodle at lunch (so I don't look like a sad little blob everyday😭)
@@HungryBeen yes we need this 😭
in no world we would ever not sneak up on Sam.
This isn't an art lesson, this is a life lesson. Probably some of the best advice I've heard in a while, thanks Sam
Sam’s intros keep getting better (don’t die from coffee overdose)
I like how lately these video have been so inspirational. Like Sam’s jus spreadin his wisdom fr I feel so motivated
Fr the straight coffee powder had me deaddd 😭😭
yes frrrr
Marc brunet version
I didn't think he was going to actually eat it 😂
I totally agree. I remember that one time I had to present an art homework and I had less than 1 hour. I hadn't even started so I decided to just do it. Didn't even care how well, just present something. After the hour arrived I realized it was actually OK so when I was going to send it, I noticed it was for next week. I was SO RELIEVED. So I finished the drawing in the next hour, adding details or fixing mistakes. It ended up being the best piece I have ever made.
The lesson here is to procrastinate! Works for me, works for you 👍
I get u
Take a shot everytime when Sam says "expectations"
I am dead from overdrinking
Holy moly! This is obvious as hell yet I could not understand! Usually I expect to draw some random doodle, I accidentally make a masterpiece, but when I try to make something good, it just turns out like poopoo, like- 😭😭😭
The tittle and thumbnail makes the vid look meditative ,while the intro is just-😭😭😭😭
0:11 bro rly went UGEHHH
WAKE UP UNCLE SAM POSTED🤩
I actually just woke up lol😔
yayyy
I love it when Sam gets scared of us it fills my body up with pleasure !! ❤
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what the helll😂
💀 uhhh
Why is the wording so suspicious 😭
@@spam-el3ee nah don’t worry I meant it in that way 🙏🙏
I have been drawing since I was 5 years old... being now 25+ I realise how lucky I was to grow up with art from a different perspective... I still compare myself to some artists and always think "This is so bad, why am I still trying", and a moment later I realize, "I know why... because I love it." I am an artist who never has had a style... never a preference, one day the art looks like one thing, and the next it changes... I wish my art was consistent, but at the same time, it is interesting to see what happens next!
Appreciate the wisdom, it is comforting in a way knowing that someone goes through similar things ♥
Have an amazing day, thanks for the lovely content♥
I should watch this video once a week. This applies to creating anything, not just art
I love these videos of yours that expose the mental side of being an artist, and this video in particular is one that I really needed to see, so thank you. The cool thing about this video is that your message about expectations can apply to other things too (i.e. sports, music, writing, etc.) and being too caught up in expectations is something that everyone experiences eventually. So, even if you're not an artist I think that anyone can watch this video and relate to it in some way.
I was so glad to listen to this video!!💥
Recently, a friend gave me a mini sketchbook, it was so simple and cheap compared to my expensive sketchbooks, I immediately put it aside without putting any expectations on it at all. It's been more than 3 months now, I've completed this mini sketchbook, I've been drawing all kinds of doodles in it all the time and everywhere, experimenting (after all, this is a cheap skb. It's not a pity to spoil it). After completing it, I realized how much my skill had grown, I started drawing with a pen, using liners that were drying there because or no one was using it, the hand became light and the drawing speed increased.
One day, sitting at the table, I remembered my sketchbook that I bought last year but never drew more than 5 pictures in it. I was just afraid to use it and I thought it was strange why! Is this mini sketchbook better than my branded one!
I finally found the answer in the video thank you so much for that❤
This is something I did year ago, after a decade of doodling around, hating my art, dropping art multiple times for months or even years. Year ago I found small and lovely artist community and I've decided to come back to art one more time, just to have fun, not caring about end results. I experienced so much growth within this single year, that I would never expect or even believe that it could happen in that short time span.
0:10 he actually did it😭😭😭
4:41 this part is actually so wholesome and relatable 😆
One of the best advise that is not talk enought. Just had a art block and decided to draw for the fun of it, no expectation, i posted it as a timelaspse on youtube and it hade so much more good reaction then the 6h drawing that i forced myself into.
HE ACTUALLY ATE THE COFFE
This is true for a lot of things. If you want to do something well and fast you need to stop worrying about it. It's not always easy to pull off, but it's very effective when it is.
Sam has a great timing with his videos, I really needed to hear this today.
something i feel that's not talked about enough is comparing your own art to your favourite pieces that you've made. it seemed to me that it was natural only to compare yourself to other people, until i started doubting my progress. thank u for spreading your wisdom sammy boy!!
You pieces are breath-taking.
I always find this dude amusing and creative as hell even though he tries his best to get his humourous composure. Great work sam!
This is actually how it worked for me, i was just bored at home and decided to draw some foliage since im not good at that. I had seen a reference image on it and a video on the topic so i just did it, not expecting anything and it turned out much better than expected. Thank you Sam. Now i realize why
the rant about looking at a cool reference and worrying you’ll never live up to it spoke to me deeply
even though i’m just a random person on the internet who will most likely never meet you in real life, thank you sam. i feel less alone now
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 31 years old and both social media and mental health struggles have taken their toll on my creativity. As a teen I'd still be willing to give my drawings a go but at some point I stopped creating art completely for years. Not because I stopped wanting to create but because I was too scared and overwhelmed to do it. Then I started photography and it was going well cause it's more forgiving. But once I started uploading to IG and hoping ppl would like it, it became less and less fun and I started realizing I was making photos JUST for IG. I'm trying to change that mentality and I've also slowly begun picking up art again. This video helped me see it's not a unique struggle but it feels good to see someone put it into words. I will definitely try to create just for fun, rather than expectations of what others may like or what will give me more likes online. And embrace imperfections a bit more too. x Nina
Yeah i definitely feel this. Just recently tried a big painting 3x and failed 3x. I just never got it right and it felt so rigid. But when I looked at my rough and loose colour test the brush strokes looks so much better. I thought it might have been brush size vs paper size issue but it might also be because of the pressure of painting big. So now I'm just gonna step back and paint smaller in my sketchbook. This advice came at the right time as I'm feeling like my big pieces have been very blah lately. Gotta take that pressure away.
Your every word is entirely relatable to me. I can't find any artist on yt that i can relate to as much i do to you.
I drew beautiful portraits on printer paper because i was just having fun with them. And when i draw in my sketchbook I get panic and waste so much time and annoying efforts on useless things or get obsessed with perfection which was impossible.
I love your channel. You deserve alot more
I had a recent experience with a painting I posted on TikTok which is currently my most liked post. I went into the painting with zero expectations, didn't really expect it to go anywhere in likes and views or be "perfect" and in the process I didn't see the beauty of the painting at the time, I just felt like going with the flow with it and it turned out better than I thought it would. It feels nice to go with the flow with art alot of the time instead of forcing.
I love this! As a kid and teen I would draw and paint with so much joy and freedom but then perfectionism came along with a force as an adult. Your advice was just what I needed as I have been slowly finding that joy in art again. I started making handmade bookmarks using scrap pieces of my bristol paper (way less intimidating than a full page) and using brighter colours than I would normally - now those bookmarks, created with zero expectations, are some of my favourite works to date.
Perfect timing I just made a corn dog and sat down to eat
damn... i now first thought you drew a corn shaped dog..... >,> (a corgi in corn shape xP) including the leaves
edit: ... now a want a plushie of this dog...
@@kerryraven229 omg I want a plushie of it too lol
*made* a corndog
The coffee 😂 Sam is a whole vibe! Talented, great humour and a work of art himself
I'm 30, I've been doing art since I was really young and honestly I've learned so much from Sam's videos. My favourite, thank you for all of your content Sam
Omg Sam, I was just in my "i'm not good enough" phase, and your video helped me very much!
Hearing you say the little babies are perfect for me because I’m a 12-year-old artist who posts some things on TH-cam from time to time, and you talking about seeing someone who’s younger than you do better than you also seems crazy because my sister, who’s an art minor in college will look at my art, then go cry in a corner because she thinks it looks better than hers, which makes me feel really bad because I think our artistic abilities are on par, just in different areas
It is a great mindset to have. Social Media, Ai, expectations, being admired, all of these factors do have a huge weight on stagnating creation. I'm almost 30 and I've wasted my twenties being consumed in this rabbit hole of constantly overthinking everything and convincing myself that I'm not good enough, but having the mindset of expecting nothing in return and just doing it, not only for yourself, but just for the fun of it, can make a huge difference, and its something I'm trying to manifest now. its always nice to see another large creator express the same sentiment.
I mean, all artists, no matter the area of our work, can use this in everything we do. This video made me realize that I had a lot of expectations that my photos would have good numbers on social media, or that they would be amazing photos, but in the end, I just think "what did I do?", just because I put a lot of expectations on it and I end up getting sad. I just have to thank Sam, for making me think about this, I think you really help everyone, from babies to the most experienced, so thank you 🥰
This video brought me to tears man.
The countless countless times I have constantly tried to meet or exceed my own expectations in any capacity whether creatively, personally or career-wise has been an abundant crushing weight for as long as I can remember. My best drawings were often the one's that were done with zero thoughts in my head, or when it was extremely emotionally charged, there's no expectation in emotional expression, only expression. I burnt out of drawing as a whole 3 years ago, and have spent the past 2 recovering, throughout that time I have developed an actual fear to drawing, but I think tonight I want to take that first step again, and this time; I could fucking care less if I fall over or not
I like how every art piece has a different story
dude has helped my art improve so much in the span of 2 months, TYSM SAM!!
This is such a beautiful message to spread, and often times a message that is forgotten. I try very hard to remind myself of this lesson not only with art, but with life in general. Too often do we find ourselves stuck in comparisons and critical judgements, and forget to forgive ourselves for the small mistakes we make. No one is perfect and to hold ourselves to that standard is cruel. Thank you for sharing this message that sometimes people just need to hear!
I didn’t know how much I needed to hear this!! It suddenly makes sense why I have so many abandoned and unfinished pieces recently. Time to go back to just drawing and let it unfold as it will.
I realy apreceate this video. Many people often feel discuraged to draw because of our uncontious or contious standards that we have set for our self, but we almost never talk about them. Thank you Sam for bringing this topic up and helping out fellow artist who feel discuraged to draw because of their fears.
Definitely had days randomly drawing sketches I really liked, but could not duplicate the process. each art piece is one of a kind.
Your videos always make me feel like all other artists are wrong and you’re the only one who’s right. I like it. 🤝🏻🙂↕️
this is literally something ive been battling HARD w for the past few months and its just nice to know im not the only feeling this way 😭 something i keep telling myself is ‘can i look back at this piece and say proudly “yeah i did that” (even if its not where i want it to be, my standards for myself are set a little higher bc i know there’s something in me that CAN achieve what im going after)’. another thing ive been telling myself is that the numbers and how ppl feel about my pieces are none of my business 😂
I think this is why I had such major burnout after I graduated high school. All of my art was made with the expectation of others seeing it, I was even more of a perfectionist than I already was and I was super self conscious about my work because I thought everyone else's was so much better. I completely stopped drawing for about a year after. I began drawing again, but without the same passion I originally had, and less and less frequently.
Your art is beautiful and your kindness is beautiful. Love you, Sam!
this video came into my life in the exact day and exact moment I needed. I'm so grateful for your existence, Sam.
You are a genuine legend. Thank you so much for always being so understanding and helpful towards thoose who struggle with keeping their patience and their attitude to keep going. You motivate me to make art even if i dont like it, which is great. So thank you!
My favourite channel, I started improving as soon as I thought 'duck it, I'm just gonna do it and post it' the post I cared least about got the most engagement.
I love it. I keep hearing this same message from all over, and it makes it stronger each time I hear it.
Im currently struggling wit finishing a piece i made. Unfortunately, i overthink on my pieces, and it almost ALWAYS comes off as too much. Im currently 19 and I'm getting therapy for my anxiety, autism, depression, so this lesson of "taking your time and expecting nothing" Truly helps me. I just need to chill and let myself feel.. good about the drawings i make without setting this pedestal on myself. Thanks Sam for this video ❤
exactly! i made some of my favourite paintings when i didnt really think about it and just trusted the process and my skills
I thought I understand this but I cant remember when was the last time I drew just for relax... Challanges, examples for artbook, references of OCs, study - everything has to be the best result, and it is really exhausting. Ty for this reminder!
I like this message. I've noticed the same thing in the past, but you put it perfectly when you say that expectations are like weights around our necks. Great work!
I picked up my sketchpad and pencil while watching this video. I saw a WLOP drawing in a thumbnail next to the video. I have tried recreating WLOP's art before and have failed. I knew that would happen this time too. I just wanted to practice drawing. I heard his advice. About not having expectations. I was not paying any attention to the draw, just going with the flow, with no expectations.
The video ended and I had a good look at my page, I was shocked to see a decent drawing that looked pretty similar to the original.
so I can tell you from experience, this advice is COMPLETELY TRUE. My favorite one so far.
lately i have been doing arts just as a form of venting my emotions that i cant talk about due to life problems , and every and each of them turned so well, i was not expecting anything at all i dd not wanted numbers ,i was just talking through my arts , and i am so proud of what i did as i am watching this vid i am working on an art and will post it too , so yeah expecting nothing is the best way to at least not disappoint yourself and ruin your creativity
You know this video just came at the right time because I was thinking about the same things and you just described what happened to me like says ago, so thank you. And yes, you are my therapy and yes I might be clinically insane. ALSO A COLOR VIDEO IS JUST WHAT I NEED SO THANK YOU SOUCH FOR THAT!! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!!!!!! HAVE A NICE DAYY!!!!
Genuinely, I love u sam
looking at ur art is like a breath of fresh air
I always love the way you draw the environment the characters are in, it makes each piece so interesting 🥰
I am working on a painting of the ocean and I'm in a new style. I'm usually a portrait artist so seascape and sunsets are a new challenge for me...and I was hating it. I've begrudgingly been repeating my favorite mantra of "just trust the process" and I can't say it's made it easier, but I had a breakthrough today! Then I come downstairs to cook dinner for the fam and this video was a God sent! Thank you and blessings to you Sam!!! This really helped!
I’ve just realised that I’ve followed ur insta for years but only now found ur YT, feels like my life is slightly more complete than before. Thanks x
I remember at some point I looked at my art and thought "My art is actually really bad" and started comparing a lot. Someone in my school can draw and color so realistically it is a photograph.
I didn't even know HOW exactly I wanted to draw but I wanted it to be good. I was really sensitive to feedback before but now I know and feel better.
thx so much. 😊😊😊❤
Thank you Sam I had so much fun at drawing when I was a bit younger and people told me wow this looks so good I’m sure you always draw like that and at some point I don’t wanted to draw anymore I mean I am not bad at it but I haven’t got fun at it but now after your vid I know why I stopped drawing and I will start again
This video made me emotional. Thank you for your words
The thing is this tips literally works for everything we wanna do in life... much appreciated Sam 🙏
You have helped me realise and thus helped me improve. Thank you Sam.
Sam: Speaking to the 16mm lens is my therapy....
Meanwhile us: Listening to you, and watching you create amazing artwork is our therapy..... :)
Thanks for the video Sam
I love this guy and his channel! I'm insane and it's my therapy. 😩
Fun coincidence: having no expectations is also the secret to appreciating humans.
"Expect nothing, so you gain everything" someone once said (in an interview for the last season of The Umbrella Academy, but it fits the topic)
Ive noticed this so much in my art and it's so good to hear someone else confirm this, thank you. I love u and ur art so much (and you are my art therapy too😊)
I love the introductions (And the outros too) - but also, this was much-needed advice today, so thank you for sharing your therapy with us.
I like to take every art lesson like this into everything I do outside of art
I've never felt so humbled
Muchísimas gracias Sam! La verdad me ha ayudado bastante. Mis mejores ideas siempre salen cuando simplemente me concentro en dibujar lo que venga a la mente y terminan encantandome. Es súper saber que es parte del proceso.
I don't understand why but, i quickly get overwhelmed by his art works
Thank you Sam for the good advice. I haven’t done any art for almost a year and lose my direction when social media can’t motivate me anymore.
Thank you Sam, that's it this time, just a pure thank you
This is actually super helpful for me since I deal with this a lot- I have a sketchbook that's half full of mediocre (and sometimes unfinished) drawings that I did directly in the sketchbook hoping they would be good enough to show people, post online, etc. Meanwhile the other half is full of much better sketches cut out and taped from assignment worksheets and post it notes that I did just for fun. I was always annoyed by how these drawings were always better but now I understand and can work on my mindset! Thanks Sam :D
I experienced it a few days ago, I tried so hard from scratch for years to become a good artist, I learned like a madman and and and.
Also, I only have a part-time job to draw more and work towards my dreams. So it was really difficult not to have expectations.
Then I had something like a break, a burnout, cried a lot. After that, after a while I drew without any intentions or expectations and yes, it turned out 100% better than my usual stuff XD
I feel this so much, whenever I just let go and not give a f my art is so good
The fact that I started mindlessly doodling while watching/listening to the video and it's the best piece I've made in months shows how accurate this is... I did not expect anything for this doodle while I did expect a lot when I was drawing other stuff earlier today... wtf Sam, why are you always right (Tbh.. love that, no hate at all
Recent events have helped me relate to this- doing artfight this year, i drew a strangers oc because they had a fun design! Every step of the way was so satisfying and fun, and the end result reflects that in my eyes:]
The piece i drew immediately after for an online acqaintance/friend? Stressful, not good enough while i was drawing it, not good enough when i finished it to the point that i want to try again after the event is over.
Im no artist yet, but as i learn and grow- I'll try to remember the fun. It’s the whole reason i want to in the first place:]💙
The moment I saw that Sam posted a new video, I felt inspired to draw until my hand starts to cry.
As someone who keeps being held back and running my face into art block because of self-doubt and perfectionism, i really needed a reminder of this, at least for today, before it kicks in again.
Sam never fails to tell me what i need to hear😭❤️
This literally felt like a therapy session omg😭😭
His art is so simple yet so hard at the same time. I tried sketching like him in holy crap i didnt even come close! Your my favorite artist sam!
I've recently had moments where I geniuienly could draw haven't been able to for days at a time but sometimes my friends go like " draw something" and then I draw whatever I can think of in that moment and I kinda like it.
I feel like people underestimate the power of doubt. Personally my life's mantra is "doubt you will succeed and you will indeed" and it hasn't failed me yet!
SAM, This is exactly how I am feeling and, you putting it into words made it easier to realize what's happening
Honestly this has to be the best advice I have ever received. THANK YOU!
This is so important, I stopped making art and just started making content. I dont enjoy that anymore and i hate that i dont enjoy it. I love art, everything in and related to it. I'll start that again
This advice really does help, because I have done some art recently that i didn't expect anything of and they turned out to be some of my favourite ones I created. It's important to get out of that tonic way of thinking about how many likes will get on your work and when to post it, I have done that before and it doesn't help my creativity at all.
Also it important to create up yourself too, especially if art is what you love to do
So Thank you for this Video Sam it really has opened my eyes to this
I really never thought about it that way, but if I think about it, the best art I make is when I’m drawing on the corner of that test that I probably failed, and the only expectation of it is to make my teacher a tiny bit happier about their sad job