First may I say I LOVE YOU DANI! I love seeing your passion in your eyes! You are creative, authentic, and funny and so incredible smart. I love watching you and have been inspired to return to some of my crafts and I have to thank you so much for that!
Weighing in as one of those youths who doesn't like social media very much, I think it connects to what Danie Berger said about comparison and how she has to train herself to not compare her work to others so as not to devalue herself. For people my age (24) and younger, that comparison of self has been a part of our upbringing and applies to all things: art, body image, financial stability, relationship status, everything. Zoomers are depressed i believe in large part because according to the sparkling projections of reality online, nothing in our life measures up. Not to mention, these social media sites weaponize negativity to bait engagement and keep people on their apps for longer so they can harvest data which is the real goal. A lot of artists my age struggle with remembering that social media is a tool to be used, rather than getting used by the social media and ending up in a doomscroll losing 3 hours of your day, every day, to watching stuff that doesn't even really make you happy. TLDR; comparison/performance induced self surveillance and an onslaught of negativity that easily slips in if the user isn't vigilant in keeping their feed an enjoyable place to be is probably whats pushing so many youngins away from social medias in general.
Totally agree with authenticity. I play piano and I struggle with the same issues. I say go for authenticity and honesty, these are the things that move me to watch your vids. Thank you for this interview, it was heartwarming! ❤❤❤
You can't fake authenticity, and though it is hard to put a finger on what makes something _authentic_ , viewers know it when they see it and usually respond more as humans than as 'an audience'. Last week I went out on a big limb and released a video about my struggles with post natal depression as a new dad. It was mixed into a typical woodworking video, but very different to my usual content. The response, to homage to Danie, was magical. The stories and feedback of gratitude, support, and love shared by the community in the comments and privately has blown my mind, and has easily made it my most satisfying and meaning video I've made. I'll likely (hopefully) never be able to be that authentic again, as we always usually project some sort of persona when online... but I am glad I shared it. Great episode guys, really got me thinking and reflecting.
Loved this episode. Especially the parts around when we force creativity or just let it flow. I think curiosity is a necessary ingredient but action must accompany it. There are many curious people who put up barriers and don’t carve the time for their creative callings. Taking action one day at a time, however small, to unleash your creative spirit is so key.
Steve and Diane, you are not alone with being in a funk creatively.. I was really suffering for a few months but things are working themselves out. They always do even though when you are going through the funk it doesn't feel like it will I am a pallet person, most of my YT content is about Reuse-Recycle and sometimes it just gets overwhelming trying to be positive all the time working in this media! Be well! Great podcast!
This is excellent, I agreed with everything Danie said. I agree with the mysticism aspect, and I actually think that authenticity is the word. I have unfollowed so many creators lately who were not authentic. It was showing on the videos, in the project, on the creator’s face, for the minute someone just tries to sell you something, or lies with no shame in your face, and brings nothing to your soul and even not to their own soul, it is so unauthentic that it is not watchable anymore and it happens very often unfortunately. That’s why it is so important to do videos for a good reason, not just for the fame, not just for the money, because then, it is not sustainable. Danie, your stencils on the drawer chest are great, don’t compare yourself to someone else on Pinterest. Good technique doesn’t automatically mean talent or doing with the heart. I remember years ago, I painted a box by a kind of abstract way, I was just inspired by colors and I wanted to create differently from my usual self, it was a very spontaneous creation. Technically, it looked like nothing. But I sold it so fast that I didn’t even have the time to take a photo of it. The buyer felt the inspiration and wanted that box right away. Technique is important but is not everything. Talent and inspiration often come unexpectedly, sometimes in kids’ drawings. We can learn a technique, we cannot fake talent or inspiration, it has to be authentic.
Two of my favorite people in one place! It's my lucky day
DIY Danie is just phenomenal. Everybody needs to go and subscribe to her channel
Ya, she should have more followers...she is at 311K or something like that, c'mon people lets help get her 1 million followers.... YA!
It’s already done since a very long time. She’s better than most of the other ones, because she’s real (authentic).
I love Danie! She is uplifting, inspiring and finds the positive in everything. One of my favorite creators.❤
I wish more creators had her positivity!
DIY Danie, is the best Canadian DIY'er IMHO! She diy's with LOVE! and from the heart ♥she can do it all....Thanx Steve for the PodCast .
Thank you so much for watching! She really does lead with her heart.
First may I say I LOVE YOU DANI! I love seeing your passion in your eyes! You are creative, authentic, and funny and so incredible smart. I love watching you and have been inspired to return to some of my crafts and I have to thank you so much for that!
Danie is wise beyond her years. I’m sure she has helped you as well as others during this discussion 😊
Danie is a beast - and so very authentic - one of my favorite YT'ers by far - she keeps it real - even my grandson loves watching her!
Weighing in as one of those youths who doesn't like social media very much, I think it connects to what Danie Berger said about comparison and how she has to train herself to not compare her work to others so as not to devalue herself. For people my age (24) and younger, that comparison of self has been a part of our upbringing and applies to all things: art, body image, financial stability, relationship status, everything. Zoomers are depressed i believe in large part because according to the sparkling projections of reality online, nothing in our life measures up. Not to mention, these social media sites weaponize negativity to bait engagement and keep people on their apps for longer so they can harvest data which is the real goal. A lot of artists my age struggle with remembering that social media is a tool to be used, rather than getting used by the social media and ending up in a doomscroll losing 3 hours of your day, every day, to watching stuff that doesn't even really make you happy.
TLDR; comparison/performance induced self surveillance and an onslaught of negativity that easily slips in if the user isn't vigilant in keeping their feed an enjoyable place to be is probably whats pushing so many youngins away from social medias in general.
Totally agree with authenticity. I play piano and I struggle with the same issues. I say go for authenticity and honesty, these are the things that move me to watch your vids. Thank you for this interview, it was heartwarming! ❤❤❤
You can't fake authenticity, and though it is hard to put a finger on what makes something _authentic_ , viewers know it when they see it and usually respond more as humans than as 'an audience'. Last week I went out on a big limb and released a video about my struggles with post natal depression as a new dad. It was mixed into a typical woodworking video, but very different to my usual content. The response, to homage to Danie, was magical. The stories and feedback of gratitude, support, and love shared by the community in the comments and privately has blown my mind, and has easily made it my most satisfying and meaning video I've made. I'll likely (hopefully) never be able to be that authentic again, as we always usually project some sort of persona when online... but I am glad I shared it. Great episode guys, really got me thinking and reflecting.
Yay Danie ❤️❤️❤️
Woodworking buddies unite! I clicked on this pod real fast.
DIY Danie is the bomb! So much fun
Loved this episode. Especially the parts around when we force creativity or just let it flow. I think curiosity is a necessary ingredient but action must accompany it. There are many curious people who put up barriers and don’t carve the time for their creative callings. Taking action one day at a time, however small, to unleash your creative spirit is so key.
Amazing Danie❤
Steve and Diane, you are not alone with being in a funk creatively.. I was really suffering for a few months but things are working themselves out. They always do even though when you are going through the funk it doesn't feel like it will I am a pallet person, most of my YT content is about Reuse-Recycle and sometimes it just gets overwhelming trying to be positive all the time working in this media! Be well! Great podcast!
Steve Thank you for this podcast. So far I’ve found so many new channels and interesting people to watch.
Thank you so much for watching!
I really enjoyed seeing a longer, chattier video with Danie! I'm excited to check out other videos on this channel!
Thank you!
This is excellent, I agreed with everything Danie said. I agree with the mysticism aspect, and I actually think that authenticity is the word. I have unfollowed so many creators lately who were not authentic. It was showing on the videos, in the project, on the creator’s face, for the minute someone just tries to sell you something, or lies with no shame in your face, and brings nothing to your soul and even not to their own soul, it is so unauthentic that it is not watchable anymore and it happens very often unfortunately. That’s why it is so important to do videos for a good reason, not just for the fame, not just for the money, because then, it is not sustainable.
Danie, your stencils on the drawer chest are great, don’t compare yourself to someone else on Pinterest. Good technique doesn’t automatically mean talent or doing with the heart. I remember years ago, I painted a box by a kind of abstract way, I was just inspired by colors and I wanted to create differently from my usual self, it was a very spontaneous creation. Technically, it looked like nothing. But I sold it so fast that I didn’t even have the time to take a photo of it. The buyer felt the inspiration and wanted that box right away. Technique is important but is not everything. Talent and inspiration often come unexpectedly, sometimes in kids’ drawings. We can learn a technique, we cannot fake talent or inspiration, it has to be authentic.
Well said! 👏
@@creativeculturepod Thank you! 😊
Thank you ! This interview was so precious and good ! Thanks ! Discovering the channel ! Just subscribed to discover futher ! Good job !
Thank you so much!
love watching all of these
Thank you!
Interesting topic, subbed to come back and peruse the back episodes
if everyone is creative why are some people lauded for high-art and others are just curious and creative?