Adam, idea for an ART TALK: 1. How to do a branding for yourself as an artist that is genuine and that people would care about. 2. How to stick to one path when you love many things. 3. What to do when you meet someone who treats you like sh*t in life or has envy towards you. Greetings from Argentina! I want to have an Art Channel too hahs, you are a great inspiration for me :)
*Definitely* would love to hear Adam's take on branding! As a friend of mine once said "Branding is a visual atlas of your reality" - I think it's something that can be very meaningful c:
@@cristhian_galarza Right?! I told them I'd make them a painting with that quote at some point, they didn't know how great it was when they first said it, but it's so powerful indeed! X'3
Been looking at software like Milanote ever since this video. I must say one thing that is destroying me: The recurring subscription price-tag. I’ve looked into the dozens on the saturated note-taking market, and I find that any that are *good* exclusively charge subscriptions! I’d be so happy to pay $100 or even $200 just once so I could have my own Milanote that I could host on my own server. Until then, I suppose I’ll keep note-taking in .txt files and in Procreate. And one day I might program my own Milanote that doesn’t cost $12/month for myself; the hardest part of that project is simply getting the look-and-feel good (a large commitment) - functionality between a web frontend/backend to be cross-platform is an easy enough thing I’ve done before.
video idea: how to keep your love and spark of art going, even when you don't have enough time to draw ( due to circumstances), and how to avoid losing fundamental skill during that time?
That milanote sounds like heaven. I think that would solve the issue of getting lost with ton of off topic things when you don't have to leave the app because you want to watch video example. It keeps you inside the app and in topic when it is time to work. I have been loking for something where I would be able to keep notes from my ideas but that is so much more with all the research you can keep in there. I may actually be able to get things done with this 😍
Adam, I have an art talk idea on a topic that's been a problem for me for a long time now. I am in a rut. I feel like there's no will to create that comes to me anymore. every time I stare at my digital audio workstation, I just get this squeezed-gut like feeling, my brain gets this cramp feeling just from consuming the visual of this blank project file in front of me each time I open it up. My instruments and their timbres make me think good ways to use them but never motivate me. Now... the easy thing to say is "go away from music and art for a bit, do other things to make your mind rest from the constant demand to create". But... *Even doing other things... I don't feel rejuvenated from making music.... That's my problem.* - My distractions doesn't distract me. - My mind does not get a break from thinking art because I don't have anything else I considers a "fun thing to do". - None of my distractions click with me. When I go to the gym, or when I work, or when I scrolls though TH-cam or Twitter, or talk with others on Discord... I never feel like I ever get a break from... just the thought of art. - The idea of music and music making is stuck to my mind at all times like a parasite. It won't go away no matter how much I try to distract it. - I constantly think what other activities I can do but nothing clicks. It's all just... "tasks" rather than "activities." If you can Adam, could you make an art talk as an attempt to help my type of struggle. *My struggle that nothing seems to ever make me feel rejuvenated from... just the thought of music making and art in general.* I hope I am making a level of sense and that my wording is understandable. I've been known to not be able to articulate myself with complex questions and answers.
I have been using simple note apps for noting and files here and there on my computer, also PureRef for moodboards. I love organising my life, I schedule my practice because I don't have much time to study.I started organizing my notes today and I think that milanote is as you said in one video the thing that clicked for me. I though of using Pureref to do it but milanote is just perfect with links and all. Thank your very much Adam!
very appreciative for this video Adam. I was in an art rut yesterday, It felt like I had completely forgot how to draw. I started rushing in a desperate attempt to create something, but it was sloppy annd yeah, I hated it. On top of that I'm aware that there are so many other things I want to learn and do, like learning guitar, and it's becoming very frustrating trying to balance everything. So yesterday before I went to sleep I told myself I need to make a schedule and organize everything for productivity, and this morning, I'm doing that. So thank you, insanely a lot for this video, these apps will help a lot.
I have milanote for my writing projects and I used it so much to get everything clear before starting a project. For me it helped build a foundation for what I needed. I stopped using it last year, just because I wasn’t writing much, but I’ll have to use it again to help me restart
If you didn't know there's also an Milanote extension for your browser that allows you to save an image as reference to a particular board if you happen to stumble upon something that you like.
That’s awesome! Adam you just sold me milanote. I can also directly link music and that’s perfect for me because I usually listen to music while drawing and I tailor it to the subject I am working on :)
recommendation for video ideas: How to judge yourself (specifically, how do I judge where I am and where to go in learning? what kind of structures can I set up to do this effectively, like weekly reflections? how do I stay on track and make sure I'm making progress?) Also, I like seeing your notes on software design, as someone who does software design myself. The funny thing about that embedded youtube video in that notetaking app is that it's really incredibly easy to do, yet so many designers might miss that feature.
i'm stuck in my artblock already for 1 year and i had a problems from the very beginning of my artist journey, i never enjoyed the process, but i wanted to be a good artist and creating a beautiful worlds, characters, stories, designs, things and creatures that doesn't exist and many more, but in the end i'm only destroyed myself with constant fear of not become a good artist because i just can't work that hard, i barely drew 1 art for 2-3 months and after become exhausted and squeezed out to the rest of the next few months, and that's always happens even if my projects are simple, i don't know how people living this life, because i just can't do anything at all, i can't even think about drawing something and touching a papper and my pencils, i just can't anymore, my brain refuses to do anything and now i'm just living without ever getting out of bed at least (or i just sitting my whole day after day, week after week, month after month, just in front of my computer and do nothing, mostly just staring at it), every time i triying to do something, i'm just instantly becomes exhausted and depressed, feeling myself very bad and feel a huge pain in my chest that i just want to stop existing in this very moment, because this pain is unbearable, and that's the reason of why i can't do anything, i can't enjoy the process and i don't know how to enjoy doing things at all, i was like that my whole life, it's applying to anything, not only drawing, even games, which supposed to be a fun, becomes a place for same problems if i have troubles with my skills there and need to train hard to become better at it, i can't afford and find a good psychotherapist in the place i living, and of course i can't afford because i can't do anything, so how i'm supposed to get money if i can't work because of how terrible my mind and health is, i assuming this happens mostly because i became a hostage of my fear of failure (wrong, i meant to say "fear of getting hurt") that i just can't even touch it without hurting myself instantly with a terrible pain and consequences for the next few days/weeks/months, i'm avoiding any activity because i don't want to feel this terrible pain and despair ever again, and no matter how many years i'm searching for answers to my question, i can't find the way to fix myself and become able to do things... i'm suffering in agony every single day just because of this fact that i can't enjoy things and can't do anything while everyone around loving and enjoying to do something and doing something, i want to be a person, not an empty vessel, which became a living corpse with no sparkles in it's eyes. Also one more reason - AI, we don't have a chances to survive, because everything is gonna be replaced by AI and no one gonna pay you money (ESPECIALLY WITH THE FACT THAT MOST OF US ARE NOT THE BEST PROFESSIONALS), also all world crisises, economical troubles, nuclear threat and many more. I lost my hope in future and my life at all. Just want to stop existing to not experiencing this existential crisis.
Your channel was recommended to me by a dear friend of mine who's a professionally advancing artist. And I came to appreciate your content by binging only a few of your videos so far. Your authenticity truly speaks volumes. I've been wondering if you have a Discord server by any chance. Or any forms of community grounds outside of TH-cam, I'd love to connect with viewers who appreciate your philosophy.
I recommend for those who can't seem to jump into Todoist to try out AmpleNote. It does exactly, if not, much more than Actions (Moleskine) and Todoist combined.
I was looking forward to this video so much!!! I've been using Milanote since your video about Procrastination, I even have it installed on my phone! It's been super helpful, but I've also been a bit unsure of how to use it to it's fullest potential. So thank you for this video, I now feel like I can utilize Milanote a better! Thank you once again Adam, for everything!
I'm working on a giant Halloween project now, 30 characters for my biggest painting ever made. I tried out Milanote after the last video and (for now) I only use if as a checklist program for keeping track of the project, since I make every character in separate documents, and it helped so far, especially with visualizing how the project is going and giving a little satisfaction as I check in finished parts. So Milanote was a good extra piece of help for me, thank you so much! ^-^
Thank you so much Adam! Milanote is exactly what I was looking for. Having gone and tried out several calendar/productivity apps, this one is the only one I felt comfortable with from the very beginning. The "Quick notes" feature is just *chef kiss*. True inspiration to us all, much love.
I love your videos Adam. I was giving up on making art, as a designer for 30+ years I began to hate art. I finally figured out it's not the art but the clients. Thank you!!
This is one of the things holding me back from producing more work. I am not organized with my art at all. I do listen to those fleeting moments but as I'm actively working on one, others float by. I actually think I'll remember them, lol. I love how simple Actions is. I use another but it is all over the place. I love it for business stuff, but I need simplicity and something just for art. And Milanote, holy cow! Thank you!
I love your point about fleeting thoughts. As a writer, it is the literal single reason I never recommend that anybody read "On Writing" by Stephen King when they're starting out. That someone might believe him when he says you shouldn't carry a notebook because any thought you can't remember on your own later isn't worth remembering is just too dangerous.
I am an aspiring artist. Your videos help a lot when I get to drawing. All your advices are very helpful and i relate with you on many levels because of how I feel some of them myself when I had started. (something like a "inventing the wheel again"). Greetings from India. Keep inspiring artists!
I’ve heard about MILANOTE before on some sponsored videos, but watching Your video, I decided to give it a shot.. I was mind blown from the very first mini tutorial! Thank You so much for this video and Your workflow ideas, Adam & Lil’ snoozy Cat! ❤ My designing and digital drawing will never be the same 😅
Hi Adam, would you consider sharing one of your visual reference boards with us? landscape, creatures, inspirations anything really. I would very much appreciate it . Thank you ☺️
Thanks Adam, thought I'd give Milanote a go - I rather like it! One thing thats driving me nuts though is the lack of zoom in. I'd like to be able to zoom in on ref images - am I missing something?
Hello Adam. I am curious what is the specific music genre that you put in your video background? It has given a slight spark on me with that rhythm and mood and I like it in general. I am currently a beginner artist and still figuring out how to organise the fundamentals and schedule itself when working full-time job. I am still learning as I go in my journey when listening to you and other artists.
Hi Adam, my suggestion for a video would be about good ergonomics, physical set-up tips for drawing on tablets, and preventing strain. I’m pretty new to digital and have noticed I have way more of a tight grip and press harder using an Apple pencil on an iPad than I ever do when drawing with ink or pencil... probably some settings I need to tweak but I’d be curious about how you have your cintaq set up, angles, heights, etc. as I’m planning to upgrade from the iPad soon. I bet it would be useful to other novices/changeover folks too.
it's incredible how this video came in the exact moment I'm putting together a educational roadmap for myself to get some discipline & put things in perspective...Whiteboarding also pretty much influenced me in mapping everything out. This is unbeliavable timing :)) I was also initially using FIgma but I might switch to Milanote, thanks Adam :*
Adam, first off thank you again for all your thoughtful videos. I was wondering if you could do a video follow-up to this talking about those who, for want of better phrasing, can't even do this much. So you have the apps and the schedules, you start to use them, but sticking to them is hard and eventually you fall off the wagon. People who are skilled and intelligent but are temperamentally wired to work better with outside muses, outside accountability, outside structure and order (low trait-conscientious people), who need accountability partners and bosses but don't have anyone or anything like that in their lives. People who have to be their own accountability partners but can't be for whatever reason. What do those people do to bootstrap themselves? Hope that makes sense. I often find I will ignore an app after a while because there are no consequences to it. If I am at work, or doing something for a friend or family member, it's easier to stay motivated and disciplined, but not for myself.
I've been using trello board as my go to in creating lists (to do, in progress, done etc etc) with my art, but it of course has its limitations, so honestly I'm thinking maybe to give Milanote a try, I like the idea that it's like a pinboard of ideas and that so much can be added to it as well! Thankyou for sharing!
Hey if I'm not too late, I have a topic I would love discussed that would be perfect to hear your thoughts on as I don't see it discussed often if ever. Its an attitude that I had to overcome personally that brought me to success in a different creative industry. I think the topic would be best labeled as "Art Elitism"? I see a lot of younger artists especially get trapped up in kind of a "cork-sniffer" attitude that severely hinders growth. It manifests in a few ways from having an over reverence of the craft that hinders a persons ability to take any steps forward for fear of not living up. To getting their personal worth and identity tied up into the craft of being an artist and needing the validation from their work that will simply not happen once you get into the real world industry where you are expected to be able to handle criticism easily. There are lots of other forms this attitude takes and other roadblocks you will give yourself thinking this way. But it really revolves around some people thinking that art is special and they are special for dedicating themselves to it. (as if an old mechanic replacing your break pads hasn't dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours to his craft and perfecting everything they do to a car.) Art is a service based industry ultimately to make a client happy (If you are intent on a career) and you should not view yourself as special for doing it, other than that you get to do what you love for a living. Anyway your thoughts on this topic would be really insightful and weather you agree, disagree and why. CONTEXT (am mid 30s doofus who completely changed careers to art at the beginning of the pandemic, who has already had a career in another creative industry who personally struggled with being held back by these mentalities)
sorry Adam. All I am seeing now is just Gimli 🥰😍 And I downloaded the apps right away. Milanote has beautiful UI. I can see the codes dancing inside my head to create this app already. Kudos on that pinterest. Love that app. Using it for references all the time.
comment for the algorithm, tried milanote after you talked about in your last video very cool, I'm using it for setting up story things in my homebrew Sci-Fi tabletop game. Never tried a more visual note taking method but its very refreshing as opposed to the walls of text method. appreciate the reccomendation.
Hi, your precious puddy-tat, Ghibli(?), looks like a Ragdoll or a medium to long-haired Seal Point Siamese! I have 2 ideas for your Art Talks. I haven't looked through all of your videos, so if I suggest something you've done already, I do apologize. •1st idea for an Art Talk: I've been held back for the last 7+ years because of 1 thing that I call---> Overanalysis Paralysis. I'm not a digital artist, I create fine art on silk. I research my subjects and research and research and research--- I've even been buying all matter of things to try different ideas for suspending the silk (the art turns out the best when the silk is suspended). I dislike how long it takes to suspend the silk to the PVC frame and I come up with all kinds of ways. Just recently, after realizing that my latest idea won't work, it dawned on me....I am using this dislike of my frame as an excuse to put off working! I've always researched and created some type of step-by-step plan to get through my pieces. I've also always found art more stressful than being a 911 operator, fire & police dispatcher, medic and emergency medical dispatcher. I recently was told that it was because of my need for a plan or something written out. Mr. Shoo Rayner is the kind artist who helped me with that. Anyway, the overdoing of research actually being an excuse for procrastinating starting or working on any art. •2nd idea for an Art Talk: perfectionism is the enemy of "done". That's all I have for now.
I cant recall if he mentioned this or not but does Adam go into Pinterest and begin to create a new board of references every time he enters a new idea on Milanote? Just wondering, trying to create a new workflow and I love his ideas. I've been using Evernote but I feel like my love for Evernote has slowly been expiring and now I'm so glad to discover Milanote. Thank you, Adam!
Hey, I want to try to adapt your working process and do some research on my own and I was wondering how you research mythology and folklore, especially the lesser-known stuff? I often get inspired by books since I enjoy reading but I never really dedicated time to research specific creatures or anything else to get inspired by.
Hi Adam. I’ve got a few Lovecraftian pics I’ve made. It’s not a lot of work but I’d like to share it with you. Maybe I’ll post it on my channel. I love Lovecraft’s work. Love it !! Totally my kind of sci fi horror
Hey Adam, I haven't seen this video yet, though I'm sure it's awesome as usual. I comment to ask you if you could check on Kelsey Rodriguez, since you did a video with her recently. She uploaded a video talking about her abhorrent hate comments and it is truly, truly heatbreaking to listen. I don't know, it's just that she and I we are the same age and if it was me some words of encouragement from an artist I admire and care for like you would surely help, especially since you guys do know each other. Maybe you have already done so, if so, thank you and nevermind. I will proceed now to enjoy this video, much love ♥
I assume I know the answer to this question but do you use the paid version of Milanote? I feel the free plan would be too restrictive for me personally but if they allow 100 notes 100 images and 100 links instead of 100 limit altogether then I think I'd use it. Also, do you use a Calendar app? How would you go about planning with that? I timeblock personally and I hear it's really good to timeblock
Thank you very much Adam for showcasing those apps. I particularly love that you didn't just highlight the features but showed how you actually use Milanote. It was inspiring.
Ngl I really wish being disorganised was a factor in my procrastination and art block (paralysis?) because then it would be a simple fix :,) Anyhow, thank you so much for making this video, I think Milanote could help enormously with my college art projects! (looks like you can watch youtube videos *with subtitles* from inside the app?!) One thing I don’t think you mentioned is how far the free version goes. The website says ‘no time limit’, but also ‘100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads’ - is that generous? Milanote seems super useful, I just don’t want to put lots of effort into using it only to hit a wall early on (I can’t afford more subscriptions 😅)
Thank you for another amazing video! If you do read this adam, i would like you to know you are the inspiration behind me making my own youtube channel now :) I broke my elbow back in march cycling on the terrible toronto streets, and am just starting to get back into drawing, and posting new videos to my own channel. This video was really aplicable to me right now 😅😅 so thank you for making it! 💖
When it comes to Slavic mythology, the scary thing is when they start to tell you stories about creatures lurking in the forest (they start with the stories in your childhood) always claiming to know people who've seen it. We usually hear the stories if we grew up on the countryside, near the woodland area. Most common are vilinsko kolo and drekavac - both taking you to some netherworld until the roosters crow. To this day I can't be indifferent 😬😅 P.S. Gimli is LOVE!!!! 🐈
its also quite like that in my country hahah, despite being an ocean away. I really revel in that bit of playful fear. It's a lot more fun than the cold fear of actual human problems, like fear of being fired, financial insecurity, wars and what not. Sometimes we just need a nice ugly netherworld-abudcting creature to have some fun with that little primal part of our minds for a change c:
@@shinkamui Exactly! Sometimes it's bettter to have fear of the unknown than to be faced with everyday problems- I think that is what folklore was for 🧜♀️
Miranote has some interesting ideas. Doesn't seem to have a one-to-one export to a non proprietary format though. Correct me if I'm wrong on that., that particular missing feature means a hard no from me.
Hey Vish, I just found this on google To export a board: Ensure you're not working directly on your home board, since your Home board cannot be exported. Click Export from the top right of the board. Choose from one of our available export formats: PDF Standard, PDF Large, PNG, Word, Markdown, Plain text.
@@AdamDuffArt I did find that page before posting my comment. I concluded that the image formats and PDF definitely wouldn't retain semantic information except by visual convention, Markdown may retain some semantic information, and plain text probably retains less than MD. Overall it's better than nothing, but I can't really tell whether it's adequate.
Thanks to Milanote for sponsoring this video! Sign up for free and start your next creative project: milanote.com/adamduff
Adam, idea for an ART TALK:
1. How to do a branding for yourself as an artist that is genuine and that people would care about.
2. How to stick to one path when you love many things.
3. What to do when you meet someone who treats you like sh*t in life or has envy towards you.
Greetings from Argentina! I want to have an Art Channel too hahs, you are a great inspiration for me :)
These are all awesome topics - I’ll note them down right away :)
*Definitely* would love to hear Adam's take on branding!
As a friend of mine once said "Branding is a visual atlas of your reality" - I think it's something that can be very meaningful c:
@@StarlightAkari Wow, what a powerful quote, thank you so so much for sharing it :D
@@cristhian_galarza Right?! I told them I'd make them a painting with that quote at some point, they didn't know how great it was when they first said it, but it's so powerful indeed! X'3
@@StarlightAkari woow, I would loove to see that painting hshs
Been looking at software like Milanote ever since this video. I must say one thing that is destroying me: The recurring subscription price-tag. I’ve looked into the dozens on the saturated note-taking market, and I find that any that are *good* exclusively charge subscriptions! I’d be so happy to pay $100 or even $200 just once so I could have my own Milanote that I could host on my own server. Until then, I suppose I’ll keep note-taking in .txt files and in Procreate. And one day I might program my own Milanote that doesn’t cost $12/month for myself; the hardest part of that project is simply getting the look-and-feel good (a large commitment) - functionality between a web frontend/backend to be cross-platform is an easy enough thing I’ve done before.
You have revitalized my visions of a art board I can actually USE and not just a folder in my computer with random pics and links
Mika note for the win!!
Listened to this while cleaning up my place. I really need the push to clean up and get creative. Thank you.
9:05 When The milanote come up, i remember at univerity using mind map, that was fun. Thanks for the info ❤
video idea: how to keep your love and spark of art going, even when you don't have enough time to draw ( due to circumstances), and how to avoid losing fundamental skill during that time?
Noted!
Ooh i need that
Def need this one
Milanote changed my life. Tried the app when you mentioned it in your last video. Thank you thank you thank you!
That milanote sounds like heaven. I think that would solve the issue of getting lost with ton of off topic things when you don't have to leave the app because you want to watch video example. It keeps you inside the app and in topic when it is time to work. I have been loking for something where I would be able to keep notes from my ideas but that is so much more with all the research you can keep in there. I may actually be able to get things done with this 😍
Don't block artists!
Lol😂
Loving the orange and gray theme going on in this video.
With Milanote, you can link boards in other boards as well
Didn’t know that! Thanks for the tip
I would love to see a video explaining how you organize references between Pinterest and milanote and what you use each for.
That milanote app is pure gold. Such a great layout for projects.
Adam, I have an art talk idea on a topic that's been a problem for me for a long time now.
I am in a rut. I feel like there's no will to create that comes to me anymore. every time I stare at my digital audio workstation, I just get this squeezed-gut like feeling, my brain gets this cramp feeling just from consuming the visual of this blank project file in front of me each time I open it up. My instruments and their timbres make me think good ways to use them but never motivate me.
Now... the easy thing to say is "go away from music and art for a bit, do other things to make your mind rest from the constant demand to create".
But... *Even doing other things... I don't feel rejuvenated from making music.... That's my problem.*
- My distractions doesn't distract me.
- My mind does not get a break from thinking art because I don't have anything else I considers a "fun thing to do".
- None of my distractions click with me. When I go to the gym, or when I work, or when I scrolls though TH-cam or Twitter, or talk with others on Discord... I never feel like I ever get a break from... just the thought of art.
- The idea of music and music making is stuck to my mind at all times like a parasite. It won't go away no matter how much I try to distract it.
- I constantly think what other activities I can do but nothing clicks. It's all just... "tasks" rather than "activities."
If you can Adam, could you make an art talk as an attempt to help my type of struggle.
*My struggle that nothing seems to ever make me feel rejuvenated from... just the thought of music making and art in general.*
I hope I am making a level of sense and that my wording is understandable. I've been known to not be able to articulate myself with complex questions and answers.
It sounds like you’re dealing with burn out :(
I have been using simple note apps for noting and files here and there on my computer, also PureRef for moodboards. I love organising my life, I schedule my practice because I don't have much time to study.I started organizing my notes today and I think that milanote is as you said in one video the thing that clicked for me. I though of using Pureref to do it but milanote is just perfect with links and all. Thank your very much Adam!
very appreciative for this video Adam. I was in an art rut yesterday, It felt like I had completely forgot how to draw. I started rushing in a desperate attempt to create something, but it was sloppy annd yeah, I hated it. On top of that I'm aware that there are so many other things I want to learn and do, like learning guitar, and it's becoming very frustrating trying to balance everything. So yesterday before I went to sleep I told myself I need to make a schedule and organize everything for productivity, and this morning, I'm doing that. So thank you, insanely a lot for this video, these apps will help a lot.
I have milanote for my writing projects and I used it so much to get everything clear before starting a project. For me it helped build a foundation for what I needed. I stopped using it last year, just because I wasn’t writing much, but I’ll have to use it again to help me restart
If you didn't know there's also an Milanote extension for your browser that allows you to save an image as reference to a particular board if you happen to stumble upon something that you like.
That’s awesome! Adam you just sold me milanote.
I can also directly link music and that’s perfect for me because I usually listen to music while drawing and I tailor it to the subject I am working on :)
Gold mine of a content
I’ve been waiting for this! Awesome, thank you, Adam.
recommendation for video ideas:
How to judge yourself
(specifically, how do I judge where I am and where to go in learning? what kind of structures can I set up to do this effectively, like weekly reflections? how do I stay on track and make sure I'm making progress?)
Also, I like seeing your notes on software design, as someone who does software design myself. The funny thing about that embedded youtube video in that notetaking app is that it's really incredibly easy to do, yet so many designers might miss that feature.
Excellent suggestions
And yeah, it really is easy to integrate - shows how important having focused and targeted design matters
Thank you Adam.
Thank you!
I need more art productivity videos! thanks for the video!
THANK YOU!
Thanks, Adam, I’m right in the block with no end in sight. Mega helpful
Wow, Milanote just blew my mind! I definitely need to try it!
i needed this, been in a rut with all thats been going on
i'm stuck in my artblock already for 1 year and i had a problems from the very beginning of my artist journey, i never enjoyed the process, but i wanted to be a good artist and creating a beautiful worlds, characters, stories, designs, things and creatures that doesn't exist and many more, but in the end i'm only destroyed myself with constant fear of not become a good artist because i just can't work that hard, i barely drew 1 art for 2-3 months and after become exhausted and squeezed out to the rest of the next few months, and that's always happens even if my projects are simple, i don't know how people living this life, because i just can't do anything at all, i can't even think about drawing something and touching a papper and my pencils, i just can't anymore, my brain refuses to do anything and now i'm just living without ever getting out of bed at least (or i just sitting my whole day after day, week after week, month after month, just in front of my computer and do nothing, mostly just staring at it), every time i triying to do something, i'm just instantly becomes exhausted and depressed, feeling myself very bad and feel a huge pain in my chest that i just want to stop existing in this very moment, because this pain is unbearable, and that's the reason of why i can't do anything, i can't enjoy the process and i don't know how to enjoy doing things at all, i was like that my whole life, it's applying to anything, not only drawing, even games, which supposed to be a fun, becomes a place for same problems if i have troubles with my skills there and need to train hard to become better at it, i can't afford and find a good psychotherapist in the place i living, and of course i can't afford because i can't do anything, so how i'm supposed to get money if i can't work because of how terrible my mind and health is, i assuming this happens mostly because i became a hostage of my fear of failure (wrong, i meant to say "fear of getting hurt") that i just can't even touch it without hurting myself instantly with a terrible pain and consequences for the next few days/weeks/months, i'm avoiding any activity because i don't want to feel this terrible pain and despair ever again, and no matter how many years i'm searching for answers to my question, i can't find the way to fix myself and become able to do things... i'm suffering in agony every single day just because of this fact that i can't enjoy things and can't do anything while everyone around loving and enjoying to do something and doing something, i want to be a person, not an empty vessel, which became a living corpse with no sparkles in it's eyes. Also one more reason - AI, we don't have a chances to survive, because everything is gonna be replaced by AI and no one gonna pay you money (ESPECIALLY WITH THE FACT THAT MOST OF US ARE NOT THE BEST PROFESSIONALS), also all world crisises, economical troubles, nuclear threat and many more. I lost my hope in future and my life at all. Just want to stop existing to not experiencing this existential crisis.
Where did u get those picture frame lights?
Great apps, but still, how do you manage your day>week>month>year with all family/home/work/hobby stuff you do? I’m interested in this topic
Definitely worth expanding on that topic - I’ll note that down
Ahh Love to see the Vietnamese Keyword from your Art Folder!!!
Your channel was recommended to me by a dear friend of mine who's a professionally advancing artist. And I came to appreciate your content by binging only a few of your videos so far. Your authenticity truly speaks volumes.
I've been wondering if you have a Discord server by any chance. Or any forms of community grounds outside of TH-cam, I'd love to connect with viewers who appreciate your philosophy.
I recommend for those who can't seem to jump into Todoist to try out AmpleNote. It does exactly, if not, much more than Actions (Moleskine) and Todoist combined.
I was looking forward to this video so much!!! I've been using Milanote since your video about Procrastination, I even have it installed on my phone! It's been super helpful, but I've also been a bit unsure of how to use it to it's fullest potential. So thank you for this video, I now feel like I can utilize Milanote a better!
Thank you once again Adam, for everything!
If you want to add a card to that Scotland folklore board, you should research kelpies :)
Oh hell yeah, jumping on that
For me, Microsoft Todo, Notion and Miro does the job of organising and managing tasks
Very popular choices for sure!
Thank you so much everytime I wach your videos it pulls me out of art block and thank you for being up such an serious topic
I'm working on a giant Halloween project now, 30 characters for my biggest painting ever made.
I tried out Milanote after the last video and (for now) I only use if as a checklist program for keeping track of the project, since I make every character in separate documents, and it helped so far, especially with visualizing how the project is going and giving a little satisfaction as I check in finished parts. So Milanote was a good extra piece of help for me, thank you so much! ^-^
I love that you lost the thought that thoughts are fleeting 😄🥰
Thank you so much Adam! Milanote is exactly what I was looking for. Having gone and tried out several calendar/productivity apps, this one is the only one I felt comfortable with from the very beginning. The "Quick notes" feature is just *chef kiss*.
True inspiration to us all, much love.
I love your videos Adam. I was giving up on making art, as a designer for 30+ years I began to hate art. I finally figured out it's not the art but the clients. Thank you!!
thats the sickest shure mic i've seen
Thanks! I got the idea for the coloured pop filter from TH-camr Tom Buck
This is one of the things holding me back from producing more work. I am not organized with my art at all.
I do listen to those fleeting moments but as I'm actively working on one, others float by. I actually think I'll remember them, lol.
I love how simple Actions is. I use another but it is all over the place. I love it for business stuff, but I need simplicity and something just for art. And Milanote, holy cow! Thank you!
I love your point about fleeting thoughts. As a writer, it is the literal single reason I never recommend that anybody read "On Writing" by Stephen King when they're starting out.
That someone might believe him when he says you shouldn't carry a notebook because any thought you can't remember on your own later isn't worth remembering is just too dangerous.
I am an aspiring artist. Your videos help a lot when I get to drawing. All your advices are very helpful and i relate with you on many levels because of how I feel some of them myself when I had started. (something like a "inventing the wheel again").
Greetings from India. Keep inspiring artists!
Watching Adam talk about someone from Greece (I'm also Greek) and saying "I love you" in Greek is a surreal experience XD
I’ve heard about MILANOTE before on some sponsored videos, but watching Your video, I decided to give it a shot.. I was mind blown from the very first mini tutorial! Thank You so much for this video and Your workflow ideas, Adam & Lil’ snoozy Cat! ❤ My designing and digital drawing will never be the same 😅
Hi Adam, would you consider sharing one of your visual reference boards with us? landscape, creatures, inspirations anything really. I would very much appreciate it . Thank you ☺️
Absolutely- I’ll take note of that
I like this setup. So chill and relaxing
Thanks Adam, thought I'd give Milanote a go - I rather like it! One thing thats driving me nuts though is the lack of zoom in. I'd like to be able to zoom in on ref images - am I missing something?
Hello Adam. I am curious what is the specific music genre that you put in your video background? It has given a slight spark on me with that rhythm and mood and I like it in general.
I am currently a beginner artist and still figuring out how to organise the fundamentals and schedule itself when working full-time job. I am still learning as I go in my journey when listening to you and other artists.
yass polish folklore! your polish is rrly good!
Whoahhh I love that new introoo
Hi Adam, my suggestion for a video would be about good ergonomics, physical set-up tips for drawing on tablets, and preventing strain.
I’m pretty new to digital and have noticed I have way more of a tight grip and press harder using an Apple pencil on an iPad than I ever do when drawing with ink or pencil... probably some settings I need to tweak but I’d be curious about how you have your cintaq set up, angles, heights, etc. as I’m planning to upgrade from the iPad soon. I bet it would be useful to other novices/changeover folks too.
woaaa she will never stop being more and more amazing!!! wigs snatched!!
it's incredible how this video came in the exact moment I'm putting together a educational roadmap for myself to get some discipline & put things in perspective...Whiteboarding also pretty much influenced me in mapping everything out. This is unbeliavable timing :))
I was also initially using FIgma but I might switch to Milanote, thanks Adam :*
Does the kitty do any artwork , is he a professional artist and if so where's his portfolio? 😁😁
Yes, all over my house! He gets into everything
Adam, first off thank you again for all your thoughtful videos. I was wondering if you could do a video follow-up to this talking about those who, for want of better phrasing, can't even do this much. So you have the apps and the schedules, you start to use them, but sticking to them is hard and eventually you fall off the wagon. People who are skilled and intelligent but are temperamentally wired to work better with outside muses, outside accountability, outside structure and order (low trait-conscientious people), who need accountability partners and bosses but don't have anyone or anything like that in their lives. People who have to be their own accountability partners but can't be for whatever reason. What do those people do to bootstrap themselves? Hope that makes sense.
I often find I will ignore an app after a while because there are no consequences to it. If I am at work, or doing something for a friend or family member, it's easier to stay motivated and disciplined, but not for myself.
I've been using trello board as my go to in creating lists (to do, in progress, done etc etc) with my art, but it of course has its limitations, so honestly I'm thinking maybe to give Milanote a try, I like the idea that it's like a pinboard of ideas and that so much can be added to it as well!
Thankyou for sharing!
Definitely - you can try it out for free as long as you want
Hey if I'm not too late, I have a topic I would love discussed that would be perfect to hear your thoughts on as I don't see it discussed often if ever. Its an attitude that I had to overcome personally that brought me to success in a different creative industry.
I think the topic would be best labeled as "Art Elitism"?
I see a lot of younger artists especially get trapped up in kind of a "cork-sniffer" attitude that severely hinders growth. It manifests in a few ways from having an over reverence of the craft that hinders a persons ability to take any steps forward for fear of not living up. To getting their personal worth and identity tied up into the craft of being an artist and needing the validation from their work that will simply not happen once you get into the real world industry where you are expected to be able to handle criticism easily. There are lots of other forms this attitude takes and other roadblocks you will give yourself thinking this way. But it really revolves around some people thinking that art is special and they are special for dedicating themselves to it. (as if an old mechanic replacing your break pads hasn't dedicated hundreds of thousands of hours to his craft and perfecting everything they do to a car.) Art is a service based industry ultimately to make a client happy (If you are intent on a career) and you should not view yourself as special for doing it, other than that you get to do what you love for a living. Anyway your thoughts on this topic would be really insightful and weather you agree, disagree and why.
CONTEXT (am mid 30s doofus who completely changed careers to art at the beginning of the pandemic, who has already had a career in another creative industry who personally struggled with being held back by these mentalities)
sorry Adam. All I am seeing now is just Gimli 🥰😍 And I downloaded the apps right away. Milanote has beautiful UI. I can see the codes dancing inside my head to create this app already. Kudos on that pinterest. Love that app. Using it for references all the time.
My problem right now is adhd. I hate it so much i just want to be motivated to draw
comment for the algorithm, tried milanote after you talked about in your last video very cool, I'm using it for setting up story things in my homebrew Sci-Fi tabletop game. Never tried a more visual note taking method but its very refreshing as opposed to the walls of text method. appreciate the reccomendation.
Hi, your precious puddy-tat, Ghibli(?), looks like a Ragdoll or a medium to long-haired Seal Point Siamese!
I have 2 ideas for your Art Talks. I haven't looked through all of your videos, so if I suggest something you've done already, I do apologize.
•1st idea for an Art Talk: I've been held back for the last 7+ years because of 1 thing that I call---> Overanalysis Paralysis. I'm not a digital artist, I create fine art on silk. I research my subjects and research and research and research---
I've even been buying all matter of things to try different ideas for suspending the silk (the art turns out the best when the silk is suspended). I dislike how long it takes to suspend the silk to the PVC frame and I come up with all kinds of ways. Just recently, after realizing that my latest idea won't work, it dawned on me....I am using this dislike of my frame as an excuse to put off working!
I've always researched and created some type of step-by-step plan to get through my pieces. I've also always found art more stressful than being a 911 operator, fire & police dispatcher, medic and emergency medical dispatcher. I recently was told that it was because of my need for a plan or something written out. Mr. Shoo Rayner is the kind artist who helped me with that.
Anyway, the overdoing of research actually being an excuse for procrastinating starting or working on any art.
•2nd idea for an Art Talk: perfectionism is the enemy of "done".
That's all I have for now.
I cant recall if he mentioned this or not but does Adam go into Pinterest and begin to create a new board of references every time he enters a new idea on Milanote? Just wondering, trying to create a new workflow and I love his ideas. I've been using Evernote but I feel like my love for Evernote has slowly been expiring and now I'm so glad to discover Milanote. Thank you, Adam!
I use evernote too, but its annoying to see pop ups with discounts every day.
Wow I love the new intro in the video 👏
I had an epiphany watching this (yes i had the gasp moment) THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
Hey, I want to try to adapt your working process and do some research on my own and I was wondering how you research mythology and folklore, especially the lesser-known stuff? I often get inspired by books since I enjoy reading but I never really dedicated time to research specific creatures or anything else to get inspired by.
Does this will even help me to become an artist in the future?
Hi Adam. I’ve got a few Lovecraftian pics I’ve made. It’s not a lot of work but I’d like to share it with you. Maybe I’ll post it on my channel.
I love Lovecraft’s work. Love it !! Totally my kind of sci fi horror
Hey Adam, I haven't seen this video yet, though I'm sure it's awesome as usual. I comment to ask you if you could check on Kelsey Rodriguez, since you did a video with her recently. She uploaded a video talking about her abhorrent hate comments and it is truly, truly heatbreaking to listen. I don't know, it's just that she and I we are the same age and if it was me some words of encouragement from an artist I admire and care for like you would surely help, especially since you guys do know each other. Maybe you have already done so, if so, thank you and nevermind. I will proceed now to enjoy this video, much love ♥
Thank you very much for bringing this to my attention
I just watched the full video and I have a LOT to say about it - I’m addressing this personally
I assume I know the answer to this question but do you use the paid version of Milanote? I feel the free plan would be too restrictive for me personally but if they allow 100 notes 100 images and 100 links instead of 100 limit altogether then I think I'd use it.
Also, do you use a Calendar app? How would you go about planning with that? I timeblock personally and I hear it's really good to timeblock
Oh definitely - I use it for everything so I really benefit from the paid plan
You can get far with the free one if you manage it though
Thank you very much Adam for showcasing those apps. I particularly love that you didn't just highlight the features but showed how you actually use Milanote. It was inspiring.
Ngl I really wish being disorganised was a factor in my procrastination and art block (paralysis?) because then it would be a simple fix :,)
Anyhow, thank you so much for making this video, I think Milanote could help enormously with my college art projects! (looks like you can watch youtube videos *with subtitles* from inside the app?!)
One thing I don’t think you mentioned is how far the free version goes. The website says ‘no time limit’, but also ‘100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads’ - is that generous? Milanote seems super useful, I just don’t want to put lots of effort into using it only to hit a wall early on (I can’t afford more subscriptions 😅)
TIP: you can link sketchfab model and it will embed live preview in 3D that you can move as you want :)
I had no idea, that’s fantastic, thank you!
Great video! And I love the color scheme! Is it for Halloween?
Sure? Actually that’s just the scheme I’m into lately, but I have to say, it is seasonally appropriate
First 😎 Thanks for everything you do Adam!
Haven't yet watched the whole video but this is great, thanks!
I use miroboard instead, somehow just can't get used to milanote XD
third btw lol
Do you still do online mentoring?
Thank you for another amazing video!
If you do read this adam, i would like you to know you are the inspiration behind me making my own youtube channel now :) I broke my elbow back in march cycling on the terrible toronto streets, and am just starting to get back into drawing, and posting new videos to my own channel. This video was really aplicable to me right now 😅😅 so thank you for making it! 💖
Dude, now I want to see you drawing AZATHOTH asap!! *_*
I’ll keep that in mind :)
Omg as soon as you plugged in TH-cam videos I was sold. Compared to this app I’m frankly embarrassed of how I been organizing my projects lol
When it comes to Slavic mythology, the scary thing is when they start to tell you stories about creatures lurking in the forest (they start with the stories in your childhood) always claiming to know people who've seen it. We usually hear the stories if we grew up on the countryside, near the woodland area. Most common are vilinsko kolo and drekavac - both taking you to some netherworld until the roosters crow. To this day I can't be indifferent 😬😅
P.S. Gimli is LOVE!!!! 🐈
its also quite like that in my country hahah, despite being an ocean away. I really revel in that bit of playful fear. It's a lot more fun than the cold fear of actual human problems, like fear of being fired, financial insecurity, wars and what not. Sometimes we just need a nice ugly netherworld-abudcting creature to have some fun with that little primal part of our minds for a change c:
@@shinkamui Exactly! Sometimes it's bettter to have fear of the unknown than to be faced with everyday problems- I think that is what folklore was for 🧜♀️
Adam, Would you say this is better then Notion?
13:16 My new msg notification
Lol - gotta patent my awesome “boop” FX
Me:
OMG A KITTEN
Adam:
“You are not paying attention are you”
Lol!
milanote is nice but its not free D: the 100 image cap gets full real quick if you collect references
Well I got most of that I think but there was a lot of Gimli on my brain. o.o
Miranote has some interesting ideas. Doesn't seem to have a one-to-one export to a non proprietary format though. Correct me if I'm wrong on that., that particular missing feature means a hard no from me.
Hey Vish, I just found this on google
To export a board:
Ensure you're not working directly on your home board, since your Home board cannot be exported. Click Export from the top right of the board. Choose from one of our available export formats: PDF Standard, PDF Large, PNG, Word, Markdown, Plain text.
@@AdamDuffArt I did find that page before posting my comment. I concluded that the image formats and PDF definitely wouldn't retain semantic information except by visual convention, Markdown may retain some semantic information, and plain text probably retains less than MD.
Overall it's better than nothing, but I can't really tell whether it's adequate.
You gonna go to LBX Adam? I wanna meet yerass :)
Sadly no - I have a ton of work
@@AdamDuffArt CTN?
I saved this video to my watch later
I'm old school when it comes stuff like this, which is prob why there is a big paper pile of doom on the desk 😝
Nice, way better than screenshoting, scribble idea over it in MSpaint, and then dumping in some nameless folder New_folder(69) 😅
kitty is sassy
That timing.
Me looking at the apps.
Adam: You are not paying attention to me right now :)
Me: I'M SORRY IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN T^T
CAN WE HAVE A VIDEO ON YOUR CATS PLEASSSSSEEEE????
I don't quite understand how this is going to help me procrastinate less :(