Ya know, in a burst of creative energy I had in grad school in 1984, I painted an oil on canvas to about 90% completion, but I couldn't figure out how to finish it. Over the years afterward I got SO many compliments on it, that it made me even more hesitant to finish it. Finally, my younger sister saw it 25 years after I painted it, and she thought it was SO great, that I was even LESS sure that I wanted to finish it. Now, after her untimely passing, I don't think I will ever finish it. ❤
Plenty of great advice, as usual, here. This philosophical aspect of a flow state is beneficial for not only artwork, but also everyday life. I've heard of something similar to this ("go with the flow" of course, among others) but this is the best way I've seen it implemented and heard it explained to the point where it seems far easier to apply it to life situations. Another great drawing and life lesson.
In the legendary duel against Sasaki Kojiro, the legendary duelist that was using a really big long katana, Musashi didn't use his swords. Knowing the advantage that the longer blade gives in range he knew he cannot win by using his katana. So he sharpened a paddle from the boat he used to come to the island for the duel. He was hours late and when the arrived he had a long sharpened paddle as a weapon. Those where the two main factors in his victory over Kojiro. If he was attached too much to his swords and his skill in swordsmanship he would probably die in that duel.
The fresh air from the trees at my park, truly refresh my mind and help me focus better not just in art, but in general as well. Taking a walk in the morning to the park once in a while really helps me alot, so I understand what you mean. Can't wait to see you reach Day 100 🙏 I like your messages today!
I don't draw, i just relate a lot to you and your video dialogues. These give me something to look forward to whenever im trying to relax. I'm a NEET with autism as well, so the things you talk about and express are interesting whilst relatable. Been a fan for a long time, bought your stickers a couple days ago. Would love to support you by buying bigger artwork if you ever do that!
Great sketch and philosophy talk especially the nature example. I seem to go into a trance type state when I’m really flowing and satisfied with how my work is coming along.
Really liking these videos, I hope you keep them up. You have a very calming vibe and it’s motivating to see someone live the creative life like you are
Art went from reflecting life, when they were mastering realism, to visualising the conceptual aspects of reality, during the more abstract eras. Now we can create whatever form we align with
28:14 “If every line is slightly off then none of the lines are off at all, because they all look slightly off because they’re all relative, right..” That was reassuring to hear and see. Made me realise when I think like that i’m not only keeping self-criticism under control but developing my own style at the same time. That’s a positive twist I needed. Thanks.
From someone that is born gifted, I can recognise that you're gifted as well. Why? Because first you said you never had an art class, second your reproduction of 3d spaces and proportions are naturally very good. You don't need practice, just flow. Those are things I recognise from myself
Much can be accomplished in The Zone. I believe it is a relaxed state of mind and body. Athletes get there and perform well in The Zone. Musicians and composers get there too. When you don’t have anxieties and pressures weighing on your mind, you can relax your whole being. Good luck!
From the book Deep Work by Cal Newport, you got one thing that's really rare to a lot of people, which contributes a huge part in building your flow. That is an isolated workspace. A place full of quiet with no one interrupt your concentrate, for me as a normal office worker, that's an expensive experience. An open space office may seem good to many people cuz they encourage interaction between colleagues but it's hell for people who just want to get job done asap and get the f*ck out so I can relax in the evening at my home, do my stuff, while still maintain the working performance. Sometimes I just feel so jealous with you about being a neet but still maintain the income And yes I'm asian, my parent (like many asian parents out there) expects their kids to go to work, bring the money back home, share some of it to pay the family living expense. Despite I'm still happy sharing a huge amount of my payroll for my parent (so I can feel like an adult helping my family), it's somehow put me in some kind of invisible pressure which builds a wall between me the normal worker and me the neet I just wish to disappear and being a ronin, let my feet leads me without thinking too much just like master Musashi.
Talking about flow, reminds me of that quote by Aleister Crowley that says “For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.” Pretty much saying as long as you don’t care of the result you will behave in your purest form
Came at the right time bro.what is wrong with your eyes.another great video. Keep it up bro. Ur the first TH-camr ever replied to me. So i have to respect that. So i became NEET.
Hey friend! I love your art piece they are really cool. I have been stumbling on an idea for novels and boxing. And I think there is a sort of inspiration in creating your own style. Please keep being you!
I decided to attempt to practice drawing while watching this video. This is the 1st time I've attempted to draw anything larger than a tiny doodle since my high school times (8ish year ago?). Thanks for the inspiration.
It is probably better that the world knows only the result, not the conditions under which it was achieved and then you step up to the Podium😂😂❤❤❤ You save lives.
Hello Alisa, I really love every thing about this channel - the calm, simple, no-drama, zen, etc. videos. I have a feeling I just finished college, but I think I'll probably be in your position sometime soon, I mean the NEET thing and not TH-cam Channel. I just wanted to ask you something, how do I stay strong in what I do and not give into temptations and money from platforms that can offer short-cuts like Instagram, OF, etc. Where it might be a good start, but once you go in, there is no turning back? Have you had those thoughts/offers? And if you did, how did you manage to make a large TH-cam channel despite those offers/short-cuts?
you have to stick to your values and morals, you need to know what is important to you in life and what you want. Every choice you make you have to think to yourself, would this make my ancestors proud, would this make my future self proud. If you really have something to offer or good discipline you shouldn't need to give into the temptation ever
I can certainly get behind Buddhism and Taoism. Personally, I've always understood Buddhism better because it incorporates the feeling of all kinds of thoughts (especially the bad thoughts people pretend don't exist.) Then again, I like Jungianism so that's my bias. I don't know if I want to copy your drawing mindset approach. I typically draw on my traumas when I create stuff. I find it creates more interesting drawings on my end. Cool drawing btw.
haven't finished the video but i think it's a great idea to finish that project you showed in the beginning. it's like a collaboration between yourself now and your 16 yr old self then :O
Alisa, love your style. Here is a business idea for you. Can you design some stickers with sizes and shapes that can fit on motorcycle helmets? Something for you to research on and likely similar ideas for other wearable items/gear market segments... For example, helmet manufacturers make money on nice graphics. The price gaps between nice graphics and plain color of the leading brands for the exact same models are in the range of hundreds of dollars. And as a returning rider from many years of hiatus I found top line helmets with nice graphics are no longer affordable. Nice stickers are the way to go IMO. There are also opportunities in electroluminescent... And many more people will see your works when your style is distinct from the mainstream racer graphics.
A recent subscriber - I have only seen you draw - do you paint? Would hate to change your old unfinished painting as it is cool as is but would love to see you start fresh on a new painting inspired b the feelof the old one. Love your videos and your powerful long bangs!
Most people can't see pictures in their head. It's blank. But they can still draw. Cause they have the muscle memory to. You draw a face over and over again, so the next time you draw one you'll get it out of the way pretty quick. Than you slow down to add different details to your character. Don't be upset if you draw slow, just focus on what your doing. In 10 years you will find yourself drawing faster as well
Part of me knows I need to just be more like water and be more adaptable to this life we find ourselves in, but idk it’s hard to explain, the wind is blowing towards the fire like I know if I can be like water i can let the wind take me to the fire and put out the fire. I want to help and get rid of the fire that’s destroying everything. I feel like according to everyone I’m just supposed to adapt to everything in the sense that I’m just supposed to do what I’m told, but I know the wind like I know what’s right and I don’t need to be told what to do anymore I’m supposed to go put out the fire to stop it from destroying everything and everyone, and just stop all the unnecessary suffering. I know despite everyone saying I should just adapt and follow along with things, I can’t help but resist because I know we were not born simply to do as we’re told necessarily, we were not born to work at McDonald’s, to work for money, etc. God, or our creator, or just nature itself do not intend for us to all be slaves to money and those who control/own the money/those who are slave to it/them. I don’t focus too much on this religion or that religion, I just focus on what speaks to me as you say and I’d go farther to say I focus on the things that are just true, people get caught up with things that may or may not be true, but we should all focus more on the things that are certainly true. Just my thoughts I felt like sharing, Peace n love✌️
Oh! Personally...? I like the painting as is. Then again, I love singular colors and it reminds me of isolation and childhood. Good times. Ultimately, it's your painting that represents you at that time. Unless you feel a compulsion to upgrade your previous self (or whatever), I wouldn't. Can I ask a question? I tend to understand people based on narratives. (autism thing that I developed during my trade, I think? I don't know.) Are you American or Japanese? Do you reside in America or Japan? It doesn't matter at all, of course. I'm just wondering.
~ 3:00 very wise words, I didn’t realize it but I always took drawing way too seriously, one mistake would make me want to stop. Should try to see it as a “fun sketch”.
Yo this is random as f but I think you would make an awesome art teacher just teaching children how to draw and stuff, and without even really trying it kinda teaches about life bcus a lot of the advice that applies specifically to just drawing for example also applies to life, idk maybe there would be very dumb, stressful, annoying parts of it that would make you hate it, but just a random thought I had. If I had kids I’d want a nice lady like you to teach them art u seem like a good person with a good heart who’d make a great teacher!🙏 Lol u just said swordsmaning I love it!😂 I’m gonna have to steal that! My enemies on Xbox will be no match for my swordsmaning!!😂
I will tell you this, when I was 30 I thought I was old, when I was 40 I was called "middle aged", when I was 50 nobody gave a fuck, and am having a great time! do yourself a solid and stop listening, I'm having a great time, it's a shame I had to become old and irreverent to do so..how about you have a great time and you don't have to waste 30 years to do so.
every post=growing hair it suits you tbh if you comb it to no eyes hairstyle you are more look like a protagonist if you know what i mean hehehe i like the painting btw hope you have a painting vlog too like long video with no cut just your voice or without, but you can livestream too so we NEETs can interact with you
It may sound odd, and it is not your usual subject matter, but you should do an ASMR video. You could tap on your pens, toys and stuff. I like the idea because it is kind of personal and people could see things that you have (to tap on).
Ya know, in a burst of creative energy I had in grad school in 1984, I painted an oil on canvas to about 90% completion, but I couldn't figure out how to finish it. Over the years afterward I got SO many compliments on it, that it made me even more hesitant to finish it. Finally, my younger sister saw it 25 years after I painted it, and she thought it was SO great, that I was even LESS sure that I wanted to finish it. Now, after her untimely passing, I don't think I will ever finish it. ❤
For me the worst thing about being scared to ruin something great is that you never get anything fantastic
@@goob8945 Sometimes our subconscious knows when to stop before we do. :-) And is there really a difference between great and fantastic?
@@genepozniak I think there is . But maybe the painting being unfinished is part of what makes it excellent! I feel like that’s true art
I like how genuine these videos are, all the time.
Your art is seriously amazing! 🎨 I love how chill and down-to-earth you are in your videos-it feels like we're just hanging out and creating together.
Plenty of great advice, as usual, here. This philosophical aspect of a flow state is beneficial for not only artwork, but also everyday life. I've heard of something similar to this ("go with the flow" of course, among others) but this is the best way I've seen it implemented and heard it explained to the point where it seems far easier to apply it to life situations. Another great drawing and life lesson.
Just listening to you talking, keep my mind at peace. Your videos are so inspirational. Keep it up!
In the legendary duel against Sasaki Kojiro, the legendary duelist that was using a really big long katana, Musashi didn't use his swords. Knowing the advantage that the longer blade gives in range he knew he cannot win by using his katana. So he sharpened a paddle from the boat he used to come to the island for the duel.
He was hours late and when the arrived he had a long sharpened paddle as a weapon. Those where the two main factors in his victory over Kojiro.
If he was attached too much to his swords and his skill in swordsmanship he would probably die in that duel.
The howling wind is pretty nice
The fresh air from the trees at my park, truly refresh my mind and help me focus better not just in art, but in general as well. Taking a walk in the morning to the park once in a while really helps me alot, so I understand what you mean.
Can't wait to see you reach Day 100 🙏
I like your messages today!
dont u ever stop drawing….. it’s theraputic for me to watch u draw..hope it does the same to u..🫶🏻 much love n God Bless
I don't draw, i just relate a lot to you and your video dialogues. These give me something to look forward to whenever im trying to relax. I'm a NEET with autism as well, so the things you talk about and express are interesting whilst relatable. Been a fan for a long time, bought your stickers a couple days ago. Would love to support you by buying bigger artwork if you ever do that!
Great sketch and philosophy talk especially the nature example.
I seem to go into a trance type state when I’m really flowing and satisfied with how my work is coming along.
Really liking these videos, I hope you keep them up. You have a very calming vibe and it’s motivating to see someone live the creative life like you are
Why are you and your videos so wholesome…I don’t even
I think I achieved the Flow State a few times. I love every moment of Flow
Art went from reflecting life, when they were mastering realism, to visualising the conceptual aspects of reality, during the more abstract eras. Now we can create whatever form we align with
I was feeling down today. This made my day a little bit better.
same…..
You have a good attitude with your drawing, good video
28:14 “If every line is slightly off then none of the lines are off at all, because they all look slightly off because they’re all relative, right..” That was reassuring to hear and see.
Made me realise when I think like that i’m not only keeping self-criticism under control but developing my own style at the same time. That’s a positive twist I needed. Thanks.
The difference from saying "i have to do this", and "I get to do this"... attitude or gratitude 🙏
From someone that is born gifted, I can recognise that you're gifted as well. Why? Because first you said you never had an art class, second your reproduction of 3d spaces and proportions are naturally very good. You don't need practice, just flow. Those are things I recognise from myself
great painting imo, the vibes really hit
These streams are a real treat, the creativity and intellectual dialogue is very satisfying to my understimulated neet brain.
Much can be accomplished in The Zone. I believe it is a relaxed state of mind and body. Athletes get there and perform well in The Zone. Musicians and composers get there too. When you don’t have anxieties and pressures weighing on your mind, you can relax your whole being. Good luck!
i always play guitar when i watch ur vids , its perfect for multitasking. thanks dude , love from Georgia
great video, this asmr philosophy is good to listen to while eating.
From the book Deep Work by Cal Newport, you got one thing that's really rare to a lot of people, which contributes a huge part in building your flow. That is an isolated workspace. A place full of quiet with no one interrupt your concentrate, for me as a normal office worker, that's an expensive experience. An open space office may seem good to many people cuz they encourage interaction between colleagues but it's hell for people who just want to get job done asap and get the f*ck out so I can relax in the evening at my home, do my stuff, while still maintain the working performance.
Sometimes I just feel so jealous with you about being a neet but still maintain the income
And yes I'm asian, my parent (like many asian parents out there) expects their kids to go to work, bring the money back home, share some of it to pay the family living expense. Despite I'm still happy sharing a huge amount of my payroll for my parent (so I can feel like an adult helping my family), it's somehow put me in some kind of invisible pressure which builds a wall between me the normal worker and me the neet
I just wish to disappear and being a ronin, let my feet leads me without thinking too much just like master Musashi.
love watching your sketches!
so early the thumbnail hasnt even loaded lol
I really like that painting. I think you should leave as is, find your favorite charity and auction it off. My own personal opinion , keep as is.
Talking about flow, reminds me of that quote by Aleister Crowley that says “For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.” Pretty much saying as long as you don’t care of the result you will behave in your purest form
You seem pretty happy in this video. I hope that is true and you're having a nice week. Thanks for the wholesome content!
Everytime you make one these i learn something new. Your awesome hope your doing well
Came at the right time bro.what is wrong with your eyes.another great video. Keep it up bro. Ur the first TH-camr ever replied to me. So i have to respect that. So i became NEET.
Hey friend! I love your art piece they are really cool. I have been stumbling on an idea for novels and boxing. And I think there is a sort of inspiration in creating your own style. Please keep being you!
I decided to attempt to practice drawing while watching this video. This is the 1st time I've attempted to draw anything larger than a tiny doodle since my high school times (8ish year ago?). Thanks for the inspiration.
You bring indie definition to another level
The only thing that i can support you is not skipping ads. Thank u for ur vlogs 😊 keep it up my queen 👸
10,000 hours, also a great warrior must also be an artist
I think I'll take inspiration from your videos and do the same for my drawings. I've always wanted to talk about my feelings when I draw. great vid
Nice video, I enjoyed listening to your perspectives.
It is probably better that the world knows only the result, not the conditions under which it was achieved
and then you step up to the Podium😂😂❤❤❤
You save lives.
I love these artistically acoustic vlogs. keep it up!
Your so awesome 💯. Greetings from Arizona USA..
i am subscribing you because your voice makes me go flow state and i love it
I liked when you wrote the date on the side
IT'S JUST SOOO I DON'T HAVE WORDS TO EXPLAIN BUT I WOULD USE MASTERPIECES
Did you know Musashi is thought by many Japanese to have never existed? Sort of like Robin Hood. I like to think he was real though. Thumbs up!
You think you could do a separate print of it and finish on the print, that way you have the legit original -- and then what it could be..?
Hello Alisa, I really love every thing about this channel - the calm, simple, no-drama, zen, etc. videos.
I have a feeling I just finished college, but I think I'll probably be in your position sometime soon, I mean the NEET thing and not TH-cam Channel.
I just wanted to ask you something, how do I stay strong in what I do and not give into temptations and money from platforms that can offer short-cuts like Instagram, OF, etc. Where it might be a good start, but once you go in, there is no turning back? Have you had those thoughts/offers? And if you did, how did you manage to make a large TH-cam channel despite those offers/short-cuts?
you have to stick to your values and morals, you need to know what is important to you in life and what you want. Every choice you make you have to think to yourself, would this make my ancestors proud, would this make my future self proud. If you really have something to offer or good discipline you shouldn't need to give into the temptation ever
I can certainly get behind Buddhism and Taoism. Personally, I've always understood Buddhism better because it incorporates the feeling of all kinds of thoughts (especially the bad thoughts people pretend don't exist.) Then again, I like Jungianism so that's my bias.
I don't know if I want to copy your drawing mindset approach. I typically draw on my traumas when I create stuff. I find it creates more interesting drawings on my end. Cool drawing btw.
haven't finished the video but i think it's a great idea to finish that project you showed in the beginning. it's like a collaboration between yourself now and your 16 yr old self then :O
and a collaboration is great because you'd showcase all the things you've learned since then
Alisa, love your style. Here is a business idea for you. Can you design some stickers with sizes and shapes that can fit on motorcycle helmets? Something for you to research on and likely similar ideas for other wearable items/gear market segments... For example, helmet manufacturers make money on nice graphics. The price gaps between nice graphics and plain color of the leading brands for the exact same models are in the range of hundreds of dollars. And as a returning rider from many years of hiatus I found top line helmets with nice graphics are no longer affordable. Nice stickers are the way to go IMO. There are also opportunities in electroluminescent... And many more people will see your works when your style is distinct from the mainstream racer graphics.
A recent subscriber - I have only seen you draw - do you paint? Would hate to change your old unfinished painting as it is cool as is but would love to see you start fresh on a new painting inspired b the feelof the old one. Love your videos and your powerful long bangs!
Your art style is beautiful
No thumbnail just like a true NEET.
Update: She remembered.
i just wanna watch you and your whole vibe.
LOL I like how you talk with your hands
Most people can't see pictures in their head. It's blank. But they can still draw. Cause they have the muscle memory to. You draw a face over and over again, so the next time you draw one you'll get it out of the way pretty quick.
Than you slow down to add different details to your character. Don't be upset if you draw slow, just focus on what your doing. In 10 years you will find yourself drawing faster as well
Part of me knows I need to just be more like water and be more adaptable to this life we find ourselves in, but idk it’s hard to explain, the wind is blowing towards the fire like I know if I can be like water i can let the wind take me to the fire and put out the fire. I want to help and get rid of the fire that’s destroying everything. I feel like according to everyone I’m just supposed to adapt to everything in the sense that I’m just supposed to do what I’m told, but I know the wind like I know what’s right and I don’t need to be told what to do anymore I’m supposed to go put out the fire to stop it from destroying everything and everyone, and just stop all the unnecessary suffering. I know despite everyone saying I should just adapt and follow along with things, I can’t help but resist because I know we were not born simply to do as we’re told necessarily, we were not born to work at McDonald’s, to work for money, etc. God, or our creator, or just nature itself do not intend for us to all be slaves to money and those who control/own the money/those who are slave to it/them. I don’t focus too much on this religion or that religion, I just focus on what speaks to me as you say and I’d go farther to say I focus on the things that are just true, people get caught up with things that may or may not be true, but we should all focus more on the things that are certainly true. Just my thoughts I felt like sharing, Peace n love✌️
Swordsmanship was the word you were looking for :)
Oh! Personally...? I like the painting as is. Then again, I love singular colors and it reminds me of isolation and childhood. Good times. Ultimately, it's your painting that represents you at that time. Unless you feel a compulsion to upgrade your previous self (or whatever), I wouldn't.
Can I ask a question? I tend to understand people based on narratives. (autism thing that I developed during my trade, I think? I don't know.) Are you American or Japanese? Do you reside in America or Japan? It doesn't matter at all, of course. I'm just wondering.
~ 3:00 very wise words, I didn’t realize it but I always took drawing way too seriously, one mistake would make me want to stop. Should try to see it as a “fun sketch”.
As a wise, short, green man once said, “Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.”
The most powerful Bob Ross reference...❤
I love you and your video sm 😢❤
You hold your pen different.. maybe that is part of your super powers.
what wasn't finished with the painting?
Yo this is random as f but I think you would make an awesome art teacher just teaching children how to draw and stuff, and without even really trying it kinda teaches about life bcus a lot of the advice that applies specifically to just drawing for example also applies to life, idk maybe there would be very dumb, stressful, annoying parts of it that would make you hate it, but just a random thought I had. If I had kids I’d want a nice lady like you to teach them art u seem like a good person with a good heart who’d make a great teacher!🙏
Lol u just said swordsmaning I love it!😂 I’m gonna have to steal that! My enemies on Xbox will be no match for my swordsmaning!!😂
I will tell you this, when I was 30 I thought I was old, when I was 40 I was called "middle aged", when I was 50 nobody gave a fuck, and am having a great time! do yourself a solid and stop listening, I'm having a great time, it's a shame I had to become old and irreverent to do so..how about you have a great time and you don't have to waste 30 years to do so.
every post=growing hair
it suits you tbh if you comb it to no eyes hairstyle you are more look like a protagonist if you know what i mean hehehe
i like the painting btw hope you have a painting vlog too like long video with no cut just your voice or without, but you can livestream too so we NEETs can interact with you
hair that cover eye tag is real huh, good to know that it exist irl. 👍
These videos are like blues clues
How do you see through those hairs
Any good book recommendations?
That wind though
How do u even take care of your skin? Selling your drawing to Devi?
I want you to know one thing...'IT'S THE BOX GHOST '
It may sound odd, and it is not your usual subject matter, but you should do an ASMR video. You could tap on your pens, toys and stuff. I like the idea because it is kind of personal and people could see things that you have (to tap on).
Looks Good White Tee Poison.
Happy Accidents.. your starting to sound more and more like Bob Ross haha
Felonys.. I adore that nickname
Head Empty but I draw - Alisa Chung
You're kinda the best ever
Yo I had a dream where you were my teacher and you was scolding the shit out of me because I didn’t want to learn math, things got scary af
much love from Germany
Interesting like your videos, Have a good day
Do people compare you to April from parks and rec a lot?
yes
idk but тхис paiting gives me a lot vibes for abandoned and anger
flow state in the bruh dimension
Hi, i love ur vedios
You are so cool.
We all make mistakes I don’t think I can ever forgive for not drawing the sticker on that super weird looking gourd thing😂
You could scan the picture and still finish it
In the zone
5:30 anyone else hear that sound in the background faintly? sounds like muffled wind lol
Super early comment, love the videos. Is there a stream schedule? Def would like to catch a stream, especially after watching the beyblade vod.
I stream Tuesday and Thursday generally around 9 pm EST
@@alisasartdiary 🤘🥸
🎨🎭🖼️🖌️
There's something odd about being greeted as a "fellow NEET" while at the same time I am sipping my coffee and starting my 9-5 job. Anyway, cool video
I feel you're pain. I like a bird peeps like it good but to me it not.
Cool painting a bit meh but there a thing to it for being not perfect, a catching piece 😊