Following Heart - The Artist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
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For those of you who haven’t seen the previous episodes of Following Heart, this is a series about women who do what they’re passionate about for a living with the help of technology. We created the series in partnership with Skype.
Today we're really excited to be able to share Leslie's story. We've had a great time making these three films and we'd like to say thank you for supporting us on our journey. If you'd like to see the previous films in the series please click the links below.
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I don't understand why this video isn't getting as many views as it should, on a channel with over 3 million subscribers. It is a shame. I guess people only want to see regurgitated crap instead of art.
truth
Steven Tyler I know I shouldn't be, but it kind of makes me a little bit sad.
thesheepthatwentmooo I watch your videos
Yeah, exactly what I thought.. It is a shame. This kind of stuff should be more appreciated.
thesheepthatwentmooo you got good vids
In an ideal world, an artist would say, "no, I can't paint you, you're much too beautiful." And then they would paint people who are different, and through the action of turning them into art, their differences would become realized as beautiful. I like this artist because she said she paints people who are different. I am different, I have moles, peach fuzz, eyelashes that won't curl, and hair on the top of my head that sticks straight out. Art is made for the majority of people who are different, so something not seen as beautiful at a first glance can be realized. Thank you to all the artists out there. Keep showing the world what matters.
Agreed. Beauty, like art, should be appreciated in a deeper, meaningful level. That's the reason it matters.
You're welcome Kathleen
I would be the perfect model, I'm ugly as fuck.
WhatTechShow You're not ugly, but same. I would be perfect.
Your comment was really wise and you made my day, i totally agree xx
She's my aunt!! this is amazing! :D
omg. tell her she's an amazing artist and she needs world recognition...NOW. amazing. i love painters. :)
Tell her she's amazing, so inspirational. Loves from Colombia!
tell her she is super duper incredibly amazing
I can't believe the amount of people that are just buying this, is there any proof? Of course there isn't.
Why would I lie about it?
Wow, this is very powerful. When she says "i don't want to be famous, what i want to be respected", I really understands her. This is the kind of videos that makes me wanna climb montains. Thank you very much.
I watch this video every time I need motivation to continue a painting. It has a beauty and sensibility that kind of feels like love, idk
this was so interesting
she's an amazing artist
That's what I was thinking she is so good and an inspiring person.
Yes
There's something about Leslie that is so likable. May be it is how Jack portrayed her so authentically. Well done.
Raymond Nguyen I liked that she wants to be respected rather than famous
As someone who knows absolutely nothing about art, this opened my eyes to new levels. I kind of want her to paint me - she's incredibly talented and I'm so glad you guys are giving her the recognition she deserves.
Agreed.
Hello!
We're really excited to be sharing the third and final Following Heart episode about an artist called Leslie Watts. If you're interested in how we made it you can read a blog post on our journal. Link below.
jacksgap.com/making-following-heart-leslie-watts/
Your videos are beautiful
I love this so much. Your creativity never fails to amaze me.
i found u again
aaayy!!! please say hey to lil for me, she is literally the most iconic grandma of our time hahaha :) xx
"I don't wish to be famous, I want to be respected." Greatest thing I've ever heard and I completely agree
Jack - this series is incredible. As we speak, I am currently producing my own short documentary film purely based off the inspiration this series has given me. And, much like The Artist herself, this is what I want to do. No amount of money could replace me seeking to tell stories.
Thank you, for sharing these films. Hopefully my one isn't far off. Keep being fucking awesome.
You're a cracking filmmaker, mate!
Oh cheerio mate!
Repping Australia!
Mate!
The evolution of Jack Harries as a filmmaker and storyteller is something that blows my mind with every single video. I really enjoy his new more serious material and I hope that people are able to appreciate it as well. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years time he directed a full length movie.
I completely agree. His talent deserves to be recognized and taken more seriously.
Your videos are getting better and better, such an inspiration
Totally agree!
:)
Everyone saying they miss the old jacksgap videos .. TBH I love these ones better .. these video with heart warming stories are amazing .. Thanks Gacksgap for putting the effort into making this series ! It really shows how great guys you actually are
yes, agreed. these videos stand out. i mean id love to see some 'old' videos every now and then, like twin mail or something but this is their creative outlet and its great that they actually want to create such beautiful things as this series etc
I agree with both of you!! Both Jck and Finn have found what feels right to them to make videos about which I think is more important than being just like all the other bloggers out there (who I still respect, but it does get very same-y)
Vloggers* lol
When jack and Finn started making these kinds of videos I didn’t watch them. I missed their old ‘fun videos’. Now that I’m a bit older I see myself coming back to these all the time and i can really appreciate how beautiful and well thought out these are. It’s amazing
His accent gives me heart attack every freaking time
hope you hit 50k soon lukey! :D
LUKE!!!
Everything about this video is beautiful :)
You're everywhere. :P
Lawstidentity you should check out her videos!
I'm already her subscriber
Agreed!
Does she have a youtube channel?
Honestly, I love these videos. It enables you to show your passion for filmmaking and your talent! It puts TH-cam in a very positive light! People like you guys and Louis need more credit!
This comment! Couldn't agree more! We joined youtube hoping to meet & entertain people whilst making memories and having fun. TH-cam is an amazing place :D
her work is simply amazing
sWooZie only 15 likes for swoozie it seems your're not famous on this part of youtube haha jk ily.
honestly, i'm loving these type of videos where the videos are more artsy, creative and educates people more about what actual people are doing and what is going on in the world.
I've QUIT my job of to live a dream of travelling round the world alone, and I set off SOON. So excited, will be documenting my experiences on TH-cam. I spent 1700$ on A new camera (Samsung NX1) also being only 21 years old im a young traveler and im just a regular guy doing what many wants to do but don't . everyone can make it happen!
good plan dude good luck! that's something people are scared of .
hope you stay safe!
interesting.. im watching your abandon asylum video its spooky lol i subbed
Josh Yozura Maybe its not necessarily we don't want to but because we have so many things limiting ourselves from being able to do what your doing. Such as money, knowledge etc.
Ping Lee exactly , I had to quit my job just to do this so its deff different for everyone!
How do you afford to do it financially???
The distance you have come since this channel began is inspiring in millions of ways. Well done, Jack + Finn.
SERIOUSLY
Jack, Finn, I don't know anyone like you. Jack, I just wanna tell you, follow your dreams, all those imaginative and incredible ideas are in your head, you just have to make it real, and well, we all know you can do whatever you want, because you are just great, there aren't enough words for describe what your videos make us feel, but I will try to explain, it's like I can recover the faith in the humanity when I realize that exist people like you.
Good luck in all your travels, remember: you are a support for us,and we love you
I am primary school teacher and decided I wanted to teach my 6 and 7 year olds to draw portraits. I got to show them this wonderful video which really sparked their interest in portrait drawing.
This actually made me tear up just listening to her speak about how passionate she is about painting. My heart started to race and I caught myself with a cheesy grin on my face. Nothing makes me happier than others so in love and passionate with what they're doing. "All the money in the world could not possibly replace that feeling of making something from nothing and thinking 'wow, that looks pretty good.'"
I love this series, it's so encouraging! Sad it's over 😞
I respect you, Leslie Watts! ( 6:10 )
Its difficult to describe how impressed I am with this film. The quality of your content has grown immensely, and your ability to tell a good story is nothing short of spectacular. I cannot wait for you short films with Marriot to be produced and released. Best of luck to you boys.
After many years I still come back from time to time to rewatch because of the storytelling. There’s something about Leslie that’s so grounding, relatable, and soul striking. This video always helps feel all those things again thanks to the production and execution style.
All these episodes from #followingheart are incredible. They make me cry.
JacksGap inspires me to create higher level content, something that breaks free from the norm. This series is very inspiring and holds a strong message that will last forever. I can't wait to see your upcoming videos :)
You keep getting better Jack. Unbelievable ❤️
really inspiring... just the way she talks about it shows how much passion she has for what she does
I really appreciate that each of the Following Heart documentaries focuses on women. With this one I especially felt that we got a sense of a day in the life of Leslie and what she's all about, which made it that much more special.
Don't listen to any of the negative comments that want your old style videos back. These videos, especially this series, are unbelievably educating and heart felt with a meaning. Excellent job bringing these videos to light and keep up the outstanding work!!!
I've said it for every video of the series but I'll reiterate: the aesthetic is absolutely stunning! Great series! I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us! Keep up the amazing work!
absolutely agree.
I love this. What a wonderful lady, and her artwork is so impressive. I love how this was captured, and how you incorporated skype into her story. I hope one day I am able to do something with as much as love as she has for painting. I'm sad this series is coming to an end, but you create such inspiring content, i'm excited to see what's next :)
This woman's life - everything about her - is so compelling. You both did an amazing job telling her story. Going into someone else's space and filming and interviewing them and still having it come across really naturally is so hard to do and it was done brilliantly here. Really beautiful video.
It's beautiful to peek into these women's lives and see how they live out their passions. It makes me have hope in myself that I can do what they're doing one day.
There's something I absolutely love about this video. I guess it's the fact that the video is presenting the possibilty to live a quiet life following your dreams, not needing to fulfill society's expectations. This lady looks so serene, not in a fake unrealistically "bubbly" way, she's very concrete. She needs to worry about her immediate future, but at the same time she's not focusing on the future, but on the present. I also appreciate that she's not full of herself, as many artists are, she's just herself. As a young man growing up, this is a very refreshing exampe of a possible life choice.
There are people saying things like "rest in piece to the old Jacksgap" I myself, and many others do believe that the transition this channel has been through has greatly improved! The professionalism and quality of Jack and Finn's films are very good. All of the 13 year old fan girls are upset with this change because it isn't in the same category as other TH-camrs with videos like challenges etc. and find it "boring" they are too young to appreciate content like this.
Interesting. I never expected her to use Skype in that way. At first I would assume it would be for art lessons or contacting other artists to collaborate, but I didn't see using it to get extra details for a portrait. That's really clever and surprising.
And I found this Following Heart video different from the others. It's less catchy but, feels more personal and secluded.
I really like that there are drastic differences in the 3 individuals lifestyles for the Following Heart series. Very well chosen, and made Jacksgap.
I believe you are quite the artists yourselves, with the way you filmed, edited and captured a glimpse of these artists and activists lives. Successful project guys. Can't wait to see what's next.
Good job guys! Looks good x
There's just something about the Following Heart series. The way the women talked about their passions really hit a strung in me. There was fire in their eyes. Their tones were golden. I can't help but feel emotional when i see them talk because they are so passionate and you could really see the excitement in their eyes and the dedication. Years of hardship and wisdom cured their golden hearts, with years of passion burning in them, but at the same time, keeping the wonder of a child in them as they worked. Beautiful.
Speaking as someone who is currently struggling with trying to figure out if being an artist is right for me but also what kind of artist I am striving to become, I found this video to be just the kind of thing I needed to help me get out of this hole I am in. It's always inspiring to actually see another artist and hear their story. This was refreshing and I am really really appreciative of this.
Love the addition of Dexter Britain's song Hands Through the Grass at the end.
I wondering about the music used in this :D
4Finnessa do you know the song on the beggining, its piano too :D
Your channel has grown so much it's unbelievable. You have both matured as people, and instead of following tags and typical youtube videos, you create your own unique content which makes you stand out so much from other people. It's a shame some people can't look beyond only wanting to stare at pretty people making the same old tags. Your videos inspire me so much, especially as I am a creative person, and the whole point of youtube is creating and sharing content, and you have done it perfectly.
Beautiful work Jack and Finn! You have done an amazing job with this series and I think as a filmmaker its your best work yet! You should be extremely proud of this content you have created!
I agree with you they have done an amazing job! Nice films Ryecon x
Those paintings are absolutely beautiful. The contours, the shades and tints, the use of color.. Just amazing.
I love her mentality of seeking respect and not fame, it's beautiful to see that purity.
The stories in this series were told so well. So much creativity went into producing these. Great to see this features a Canadian as well. Canada represent! :D
This inspires me so much
The quality and content of all your videos just blows my mind. There are times while watching your videos I forget I'm watching this on TH-cam and I think I'm in a movie theatre. Keep doing what you're doing
I don't care what anyone sais, but to me these three documentaries were so beautiful to watch! As simple as that: they're beautiful; and the three ladies in them are as well.
Thank you very much, Jack and Finn, for making "Following Heart" and for sharing it with us. A wonderful addition to what's becoming an ever more diverse collection of videos on your channel.
I'll definitely keep returning here to find out what more you have in store for us.
All the best to you and Finn!
This is my favourite in this series! Her profession and personality were portrayed so well.
It kind of disgusts me seeing disappointed 12 year olds who are here because they thought this would be a tag video or challenge video. Jack and Finn are doing amazingly well in the professional industry and I couldn't be prouder. I, myself am an aspiring film maker like Jack and Finn are so if you have 0 appreciation or don't know how to appreciate well done films like these, you should really unsubscribe and never come back
OH my god this was absolutely brilliant Jack, I wish more people had the maturity to understand your new work and not get mad at you or hate on you just because you stopped the idiotic and mundane videos that the rest of TH-cam makes, challenges and tag videos. I respect and love your channel and videos so much. I love watching it. Keep up the great work!
So so happy about how this came out! Well done boys.
The way Jacksgap is telling stories through these videos keeps the belief in me alive that creativity is ruling the world..Loved,loved the video..
This one was seriously incredible. The shots, the way you told the story, the music. Everything was amazing.
I love the artistic choices you've made with the filming and editing of these videos.
A great finish to the series! Looking forward to the next big thing!
Cute video but I feel like Skype made too much of a short appearance....
SayMyName
I think she was meaning the use of skype. Compared to the other two stories it plays a much small part in this story
Lexie Reuben Oh, I guess if the series are coming to an end there's less reason for them to bring attention to Skype?
I always was into those old videos of jacksgap but now i've realized that the change that they've brought in themselves and their videos is way better than their old ones.
"I think that I'm not so much after fame and fortune, as I am after a sense that I belong in a world of artists." ❤️ such a beautiful thought ❤️
OMG NEW VIDEO YEAHHHH
Marspet haha ist ja lustig 😂😂
wtf marspet :D
Wow! She makes paintings from egg yolk?! Never heard of that! Are there behind the scenes or anything showing more about the yolk process...?
Beautiful video :)
It's called tempera painting mostly used in the early renaissance it should be everywhere on youtube if you search tempera painting
There's also people who make paintings from duck shell.
I honestly thought for ages you were "just" a vlogger but these videos are incredible. You and your Brother have real talent for story telling through video! :)
Whenever i feel like i need motivation or maybe inspiration i always come to jacksgap
This was one of those videos where I didn't want it to end, it seemed so short and not once did I look at how long it had been going. You, Jack and Finn are amazing! Kudos to you guys!
I always adore your videos. You guys have such an amazing perspective and story to share in each one :)
Loved that video intro!! And also can we talk about how talented she is!?!?
-A,x
Beautiful video guys- incredibly inspiring!
As an artist who chose a different path, I think this is beautiful. This is something that dirrectly describes the feeling of creating something. It's everything bashed into one the history, the why and the how it makes a happy life. It is actually worth it, it's enough. You have a gift in telling stories, don't stop.
these three consecutive videos about following heart makes me so happy and sad at the same time because I can't remember the time when I really followed my heart and be happy.
R.I.P to the JacksGap videos that people actually liked..
? You clearly don't know content and jacks fans
Exactly, I don't like these videos, they're boring to me but at the same time I don't wanna unsubscribe because I'll miss their beautiful faces :( oh well time to stop watching JacksGap :(
Sorry for your loss, but you got to move on.
I loooove these type of videos. This is talent, it's art! Don't get me wrong, I also liked the old Jacksgap videos but their new content is so much better. They are actually making a difference in the TH-cam community and trying to help people and the world by thinking outside the box. They aren't producing the similar content like other youtubers. So much effort is put into these videos. Every single detail from the way it's been filmed to the way it's been edited. If you want to stop watching their videos, then go ahead and unsubscribe... more Jacksgap for me and everyone else who appreciates their talent x
Sian Tame so you like them just because they're handsome? Cause that's what it looks like. Their "New" videos may take less views but at least you can see who their real fans are.. I love they old Videos, the challenges and the twin mails, the music mondays and the broadcasts but you can't say that taking part in charities is boring. It's just...rude.
THIS LADY IS MY INSPIRATION OMGGG
What a fantastic film to end the #FollowingHeart series on. Cheers, buds!
I want to see this!
I applaud you for consistently taking advantage of your platform as a popular TH-camr. It is inspiring to see how proactive you genuinely are. I appreciate that you still post creative, uplifting, and motivating content. Viewing this film is far more beneficial than wasting my time watching countless trivial "tag" and "challenge" videos. Keep up the incredible work!
Personally, I think that the best part of the video is when she talked about fame. I love what she mentioned about it. Thanks Jacks gap for filming this inspirational project!
This is really cooooool! First off, what an amazing project.
I've never heard of the egg tempura (tempura? eh? Is that what its called?) technique. Going to look into it more. I also love her boots. It's really neat that she teaches out of her home, I never thought to do that. Glad I stumbled upon this!
krsextonart it's called the egg tempera😀
krsextonart it's called the egg tempera😀
beautiful.
my name is Leslie as well and I'm an artist too!
I rarely put some effort on commenting videos but here I can find something that makes me want to speak and what is more it makes me want to listen. In todays consumerist world you bring something extraordinary and interesting. This makes me stop whatever I am doing at the moment and focus on every detail and that is just impressive. While I was watching your video I felt amazed and I kept paying atention until the very end of it. So thank you. Thank you for doing great things like this one and being an inspiration.
My dearest Jack and Finn,
Please do continue to make videos similar to this. As a long time subscriber, watching you both evolve as human beings is so gratifying to see. You're truly creative and entertaining. One of the best pleasures in life is watching someone live out what they love to do. I feel like you both live through these videos and put so much work into creating them.
so pretty! I just wish it kept going and going lol
I'm watching this instead of the Super Bowl.
"I don't like to be famous, what I really like is to be respected " I think people like Kim kardashian should be told about this
"What I would really like to be is respected" wow that just.. I don't have words. Very inspiring series, great work, guys.
I think this is the best and most inspirational video Jacksgap has ever made! Congratulations!
The music in this video is beautiful! If someone knows the artist or the name of the piece please let me know
same! shazam doesn't really help me.....
Adore this. Jack you really are too good for 80% of your community that follow you. Dumb fan girls that are here for your looks should be told where to go.
Did anyone else wet themselves when she said shes from Stratford Ontario bc Justin Bieber or
thank god i wasn't alone lmaooo
I'm from Toronto that's pretty close right?
I'm glad I didn't have my panties on
Wow. Her story is just so awesome. She isn't trying to get ahead of the world or something. She is just trying to keep herself happy. I hope i can be like her and when I am her age, I can look back and say I am happy and have always been. I want to live like her, with enough money to sustain my passion and keep doing what I love doing. Thanks JacksGap for this wonderful and inspiring story.
This is by far my favorite JacksGap video that has ever been created. The way that they were able to capture her passion and personality through the camera is fascinating
Does anybody knows the piano song on the end?
the comment below yours said it's Dexter Britain's song "Hands Through the Grass" :) x
Yovani Anindya Thanks a lot!
Roos van Hummel not a problem! x
The piano track?
This is quite possibly one of the best youtube series I ever know of. Beautifully done, and just so… full of feels.
I'm so glad I stumbled across this video again!! I visited the London Portrait Gallery in July and saw the painting of her daughter & girlfriend, and for the life of me couldn't remember where I'd seen it before, just that I'd seen it in the making. Beautiful. x
I love these kind of videos that not only are entertaining but also can change people minds.The quality is so good that make everything better.
This*