When Art Feels MEANINGLESS
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I am an artist living and working in France. I learned the techniques of the Atelier of the Nineteenth century and now I try to share some of my knowledge with the rest of the world, because I think that beauty still has an important role to play in artistic creation. I do mostly drawing and oil painting, and my goal is always to provide techniques, thoughts and explanations that can be useful to anyone, from beginners to more advanced artists.
The material I use most of the time (not necessarily in this video) :
Drawing
✓ Kneaded eraser
✓ Plumb line (DIY)
✓ Small mirror
✓ An old synthetic brush
✓ Masking tape
✓ Cutter
✓ Sandpaper or sanding block
✓ Mahlstick or Hand rest (DIY)
✓ Level ruler
Graphite
✓ Pencils 2H, HB and 2B
Charcoal
✓ If available: Nitram charcoals (H, HB and B)
✓ Square charcoals
Black and white chalk
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white
✓ Square Conté noir : HB and 2B
✓ Chalk or pencil holder
✓ Pencil sketch Conté Pierre noire : H and HB
Sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté : Blood and blood Medici
✓ Crayon Polychromos Faber-Castel : sanguine
✓ Sketch pencil Conté white
Oil painting
Palette
(Extra-fine paint, recommended brands depending on availability: Sennelier, Lefranc Bourgeois, Winsor and Newton, Royal Talens Rembrandt, Blockx, Michael Harding, Gamblin)
✓ Titanium White PW6
✓ Flake White (or substitute) PW1
✓ Cadmium Yellow light (or "lemon") PY35
✓ Yellow Ochre PY42
✓ Raw Umber PBr7
✓ Transparent Red Oxyde PR101
✓ Burnt Umber PBr7
✓ Venetian Red PR101
✓ Pyrrole Red PR255
✓ Quinacridone Rose PV19
✓ Quinacridone Magenta PV19
✓ Ultramarine Blue PB29
✓ Mars Black PBk11
✓ Cobalt Teal Blue (turquoise light) PG50
✓ Phthalo green warm PG36
Brushes
✓ Filbert hog bristle and Synthetic sizes n° 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
✓ Flat Synthetic brushes (same size)
✓ Round sable brush or round Kolinsky sable n° 4, 8, 10, 12 (from the size of the nail (about one inch) or synthetic imitation
Medium
✓ Linseed stand oil
✓ Odorless mineral spirits
✓ Or Alkyd medium (Liquin, Galkyd, Flow'n'Dry etc.)
✓ Safflower oil
Surface
✓ Linen canvas, fine grain universal coating
✓ For studies : Canson oil-acrylic oil paper Figueras
Others
✓ Palette
✓ Sponge and spalter brushes
✓ Palette knife in the shape of a water drop, no souldering
✓ A few small pots, containers, jars...
✓ Paper towels
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As a teacher of art and design, allow me to offer another way of looking at it: in art as well as just about anything else, our reaction to our efforts are directly and critically related to our expectations and secondarily to what we are willing to do to get the outcome we hope for. If you expect mastery of technique at the beginning so you can produce what you see with your mind’s eye then you will be disappointed. If you judge the value of what you have created by it should be rather than how it compares to what you could do two or three paintings before then you will suffer eternally. Rest assured that your struggle is one of the attributes of a creative thinker and maker. We always thing we are not good enough. But put that aside. Keep all your “failed” attempts so you can realize how much you have actually improved. Treat all your paintings as precious at the same time as trivial (I am aware of the irony, it was meant) And Florent, thank you for your wonderful approach and pleasant demeanor and humbleness. Your videos are a joy to watch. Oh and as far as meaning goes. I would distinguish value from meaning. I believe all art is universally valuable but individually meaningful. Keep painting
I agree with you so much "Keep all your “failed” attempts so you can realize how much you have actually improved." Just a clarification, I don't equate value and meaning, as meaning is something subjective and value is intersubjective. Basically, something can have meaning for you as a solo creator but it doesn't have "true" value unless you accept to share it with others and let them find meaning in it as well.
I love what you wrote thank you for sharing
That put a lot of weight off my chest
Thank alot
This sounds incredibly pretentious
@@beanseason6515 which part
It's not a waste of time, it's the process to train to get better at a skill. It takes time and a lot of effort, but it's all worth it if you love art. Florent, the analogy you gave and how you explained the music making process is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. And you're always inspiring 😊🙏
agreed.
But I'm glad someone who is so much better than I also sometimes feels it is a waste of time.
You are a bit condescending... Naturalmente FF, more than most, knows the skill argument. That's not what this is about.....
A "waste of time" translates into "a waste of money". I suspect that most struggling artists are concerned with finding "meaning" in order to justify the money they spend on supplies. The art images we create are born into this world only because we created it. It is uniquely one of a kind. That is what modern art valued: originality. But what is valued in the art market is not what is valued by the artist. If they see tons of paintings just like ours, ours isn't going to be purchased - too banal, too unoriginal. It might not be banal or unoriginal to the artist: It is something 'new' to the artist; so, 'valuable'. But the buying public applies different standards.
I've wasted SO much time working. I've never wasted time doing art.
@@chompers11 Sounds like my guitar playing.
❤️❤️❤️ for me the time I spend on my art is the purpose of my art. The end product is minimally consequential. The feel of the brush in my hand and the feel of paint being smoothed over the canvas… it brings me joy. My art room is the place I go to decompress. If someone else or even I like what I created is just a bonus; not the intention.
I like, "The end product is minimally consequential"! It puts the emphasis on the PROCESS instead. Brilliant!
Oh my goodness! I got emotional watching this! Thank you for expressing your response so deeply and eloquently! Yes! Meaning comes from within! One's own self expression doesn't need to translate into a product to sell or into admiration from others for it to be "worth it"! 🌻
I was so touched by this video and your message - it is beyond just “art”.
I truly enjoy your videos, words of wisdom, and insights. Thank you for being a “Sonata” for me and so many others. 😊
Take care and look forward to more of your videos!
Thank you so much, very touched by your comment 😊✨✨🎨🎨🙏
I lose the thread often. Haven't worked in maybe 3 weeks now. Eventually sheer boredom drives me back to work.
I sold my artworks through my own gallery for many years. I loved talking to my customers . I praised a customer who was a nurse for the contribution she made to society, saying how sometimes I felt what I did was meaningless. " Oh no not at all !" she replied. " Without people like you to bring interest and beauty to my life I could not do my job as a nurse !"
If ever I struggle with the creative process, I think of that.
We all struggle at times like John. Just keep painting !
This video is gold. So much wisdom in this. We learn so much in the process of struggle. We're so much better off having done something than if we'd done nothing.
Thank you so much for this, Florent! The universe always points me towards your videos whenever I am in need of inspiration. When I am not creating art, that's when I feel like I'm on autopilot (i.e. meaningless), and sometimes I realize this only after taking a break from creating. I hope you continue making these art and philosophy videos!
Iam speechless , all of your topics are away more important than any other technical advice or how to do videos out there , most of artists regardless of what level they are feel that in exact moments just before or after involving in the process of painting ..thats just because real artists are philosophers to some degree , the are artists in first place because they are thinkers , even in thier subconscious mind,, I feel some times petty for people who think too much .. suffering in time they don't create anything..painting is the only escap just in the time doing it ...before or after we have moments of depression..the value of painting or any other art is the process it self ...that's what gives meaning to time , life and us ..that gives value because it teaches as " just do it " what ever the result ...just do your jop ..just take care of your family ..just read and imagine ...the beauty and happiness in the process it self ..not about results ..and definitely depression is not to do anything at all ...thank you for your ability to say what we want to say ..you find the right words for it 🙏🙏🙏
This progress of creation make me realize it directly affect how a parents figure think about their child. Or my parents had emotional abused me and now I done it to myself.
If think about it, when you create a wrong art, and you tell yourself it’s waste of time. The art its self is “your child” or you as a children. You feel extremely sad as a children of your parents when you showing a drawing to your parents and they told you it’s waste of time. You are not appreciate the work and patience and believe that a child could learn from it.
The parents forget to celebrate and believe that the child could improve . As we ourselve forget to celebrate and believe that We can improve.
We are just like our abusive parents. We treat our inner child brutally, sabotage and telling ourselves that we are slow to learn, and why we can just be able to just Done it!
We become the person that we had been against it the most.
We promised we never become our abusive parents, but now we just adopt their habit unknowingly, and sabotage and frustrated ourselves
You made me cry !!! It struck the cords the core !!! You are an awesome teacher!! You are an incredible human being. Your family is so lucky to have you and so are we 🙏
It's not a waste of time, because we learn and grow from it
The intro caught my attention. Holding onto inspiration is key for me for completing large, time consuming pieces. Also, taking a breather and spending time with friends and family (esp creative ones) is incredibly recharging
I so love your breakdown of these frustrations that we all have to work through to produce evidences of meaningful purpose to communicate with others on a much deeper level than words.
Your words are just wonderful!!!! Thank you.
!It was in these days that I discovered my new definition for living in abundance and bliss - allowing myself to waste my time with creative activities, and not caring if they are real art or not and I am never been happier!
Yes, it feels that way sometimes. In a world that leans unromantically toward mechanism and data, to create something new from one's own heart and passion is a statement of the spirit of individuality and independence. Sometimes I look around at some of my pieces, mostly amateurish and not quite reaching the mark, but these creations were born of my desire to feel something, to express myself, however clumsily. Sometimes I see one of these pieces and with new eyes I love it. It's all okay, whether it means nothing or means everything. We create it. That's enough.
"It's all okay, whether it means nothing or means everything. We create it. That's enough." ✨✨✨👍 can I steal this quote ? Beautifully said, thanks for your comment
@@FlorentFargesarts Of course!😃
Not true, you are just a data storage and rearanger of different conscious and unsconscious images, nothing mystical about it
Very profound Florent Varges! I believe that we were created for a purpose so nothing in life is meaningless, specially art!
Anyone who claims art is a waste of time is by default, a barbarian. How could anyone criticize a person's mind posted on paper?
It's why I think midjourney won't take away certain artists jobs.I get a feeling when I know each stroke, error and idea was placed on to a canvas and created something. When I look at A.I art. I know it was made by machine.
Im an artist and think and view art as a waste of time
I absolutely loved what you said and how you said it. This is something I think we all face at some point and not just with art. But no time is wasted on a pursuit; it is a vehicle for something, some feeling, some need and it has value. it may end up teaching us in the end of what not to do, or it may give us a masterpiece, if only in our own eyes.
Art is what makes humans different than other species, and all technology. They say we will know we've reach general A.I. when it decides to create art on its own. A very famous artist made a song called "today". Stating "today is the greatest day I've ever known". It was his lowest point of depression and his darkest day of sadness in a writer's block so awful contemplating suicide was only the beginning. It was his worst day, therefore his greatest. He could never feel worse in his life and this was freeing to him, and he based his most famous song on this day.
I just can say:"Wow!!" Thank you very much for this video!
Struggeling myself with this toppic since ages, I now feel much more relaxed and can give it a new start.
Your video is already saved as a favorite in my browser and if "meaningless times" during my artistic work will re-appear, I'm gonna remember and watch it again.
All the best to you and your work!
Many greetings from Germany
The best part about art is looking back on it, and seeing how much you improved.that feeling..
It feels like "a waste of time" raises the question of productivity. Art doesn't need to be productive, it doesn't need to be perfect or cashable. It takes time to rewire one's brain to "enjoy the process" as a lot of artists say, but I believe the beauty of art lies there. To me, the most meaningful part of art is entering "the zone", when I'm so focused on each stroke of paint that hours feel like seconds. It is so therapeutic to lose yourself in the making of a piece, putting all your time and energy into something that may not even be good I think is a form of unconditional love. Giving just for the sake of it, and expecting nothing in return. That, to me, is one of the pillars of art.
Great, your responce brought me into some "meaningless" tears 😭
It felt poetic and emotional!
Well done! You gave some meaning in my life...Something worth crying for!
Thank you Florent, this could not have come at a more appropriate time for me. You are such a valuable resource to art.
Glad it was helpful! All the best for your artistic endeavors ✨🎨👍😊
thanks for the video Florent! It was encouraging to hear those thoughts...
For me making art has become similar to playing dark souls. For several years, I used to get inspiration to start, but then I'd suck and be demotivated by the absolute demolition of the beautiful idea I had in my mind before putting brush on canvas. Then this cycle would repeat. UNTIL the day something clicked, and my art just went to the next level. I began creating art that surpassed my own expectations. And it became enjoyable again. Since then, I've started earning from art alone, I receive genuine praises and have returning customers who love my art. So as someone who started as an absolute noob and learnt by watching the great teachers of youtube... don't give up. You'll eventually GIT GUD
life can feel too dull for creatives after a certain point in the artist lifestyle, placing art to the side and focusing on the betterment of the self for long periods of time is underrated.
All mistakes are an opportunity to learn, so none are a waste of time. We all fail, fall short but we all learn in the process. Forget perfection, we're not gods.
"Forget perfection, we're not gods." Thank you for that! (From a perfectionist!)
It is a waste of time if you are looking for approval from others
(Painting) is wonderful when you paint for yourself, whether you fail or succeed, get used to it !!!
Great video! With break downs come break throughs... I messed up a guitar build by trying shou sugi ban burning and wanted to satin it, but I salvaged it and did a paint pour instead for the first time, and it looks better than I imagined! Don't give up, take your time, patience and understanding, research, learning and experience makes us all better in the end.
That piano jam invokes such emotion I cry like a bebe every time 😭🎹🌛
You explain a difficult concept with a beautiful explanation. After 20 years painting I also struggle with this question. Maybe our work, energy and sacrifice will give someone pleasure if not now but sometime in the future. An idea that can bridge time.
Well thank you again. Whenever I find myself at a loss for inspiration or purpose I find one of your videos. There are a lot of tutorials out there but your videos go well beyond just teaching a skill. This is so French! I love it. I imagine a Paris salon with Picasso, Gertrude Stein, Emile Zola, Sartre etc. What fun. Thanks again.
10:00 if it resonates with a single person... That's the answer right there 💗
When I was a kid I got disappointed with myself painting and I stopped. Then a few years later i came back to it and I started figuring it out. Good I haven't given up. For me, it's important to stop when I think in destructive ways, and restart. And start again, thinking how I can figure it out, because I can.
Art is some beautiful thing in the air, that we, painters are trying to catch on canvas. That is what makes art meaningful. Keep your eyes peeled for that spark in the air cause it will visit you again and again, you don't need to worry.
Art is meaningless for people who make it meaningless. For people who are harsh on themselves and who make everything rationalized and that don't give in to pleasure. That is not a criticism on their character, that's a criticism on the meaningless mind program. You are meaningful and art is meaningful. And inspiration is what makes it meaningful.
Creating is Meaning. Yes, absolutely. Creating is an on going process which can be a joyful experience in itself. A lot of artists focus on the finished product or the "created" as a measure of success, when creating is the experience. If you come away with a work that is to your liking, all the better but in my opinion it is the Journey. "The art Journey". John said it himself. Enjoy the journey and the ever expanding sense of success. It should never end, and therefore the joy is never ending. That said, it will be frustrating every time but in the frustration there are lessons that will make you better.
Thank you for this. It is exactly what I needed to hear to hear today.. Your artwork is amazing and you are such a great teacher.
I love your sessions...thank you. You are brilliant with your heart and your art.
I work with charcoal but recently I've been feeling so worthless and anxious that I'm nowhere..nothing yet.. But Glad I came across this video. Thank you 💕
You are not only a great painter, but also a great philosopher
Controversial but I find one of the best ways for restoring meaning to your art practice is to look at work that you really dislike, and be reminded my a sense of duty to bring something better to the world. Something that you believe does not yet exist, and so you are the only person who can bring the vision to life.
I agree, it's not that controversial tbh (or maybe it is but), it's the job of an artist. You should be critical of what other artists do (not with words but with your art) and try your best to bring something that you consider to be better.
In the grand scheme of things, nothing matters. The world will forget about our art, the earth will die out, the universe will go cold and dead. *BUT* "nothing matters" is equivalent to "everything or anything matters (equally)" in the grand scheme of things. What you are feeling matters. What you are drawing matters. A star being born in a distant galaxy matters just as much as your art and feelings. Take pride in that.
There is no waste in creating paintings that you "throw away". To be honest, I never threw away a painting, but I just painted over the canvas afterwards. So now I have two paintings, one that is visible, the other that will be visible in the future through spectroscopy or imaging techniques :). You cannot magically gain experience by only working on "amazing paintings", just because you intend to only make amazing paintings, you have to go through the entire process of learning. Don't look for the short exit. In IKEA you have the secret quick exits, you can skip the walk through the store if you look to how to get to the cash register sooner. In art, it's not there and personally speaking, as an artist, it's ok. John is very close to achieving a level where he values what he is doing, please continue on the path, paint MORE instead of less, learn from it and go for it. Don't think of it as a struggle, enjoy what you're doing. Remember: it's always better to do one painting in five nights that you end up throwing away than sitting on the couch watching netflix eating crisps.
When you feel depressed or disappointed due to unexpected incidents or occurrence, you suffered and question about life meaning/meaninglessness. People don't question about life meaning when they are happy exciting or cheerful.
So my points is life meaning is personal , temporary and artificial, you need to find excuses (no species other than human invent "meaning" to justify for their suffering) to justify for your cause whether it's art, music, family or finance,... Fill your life with joys, positivity or waiting for temporary pain, dissatisfaction fading away and keep moving. Manifesting the vision of success in your mind daily make it so vivid lively and powerful so that you can keep moving through struggles and hardship.
Thank you for the words, I need to think about this subject a lot.
When I think about it, I have no idea when I started drawing, just that I've never really stopped. It's fun to scribble lines on paper, so I never stopped when I was a child, or when I was a teen. Eventually sure, there were moments that I thought I should take it more seriously. So I studied what I could, tried new things, search for more things on how to improve, etc.
But I never before thought seriously on why, and if there was any value in it, I just knew it was fun, it was cool and maybe, maybe one day I could potentially have income from it.
Today was the first day where I actually questioned myself if I wasn't wasting my time, if what I actually have been doing had any value or meaning.
If I like it, maybe it's valuable enough?
If someone else's likes it, even if it's just one person, maybe it's worth it?
I know I kind of just begun my journey, and that it will never really end, but I wonder when I'll figure out the answer to these questions. Do people find these answers? Or do we always come back to them?
I've been researching and reading a lot of comments from different artists sharing their experiences, so I'll also share mine, in case this ever reaches anyone.
I really appreciate this. I struggle with the question of the meaning of my efforts to make art. Thank you
Another video that is a MUST hear. Thanks, Florent
Wow lovely video and eloquently put I agree with most of the comments here. I struggle with this thought all the time its so hard to quantify the time and effort but I can't stop. Im compelled to create even If I end up not being totally happy with the result thank you so much for this video Florent
Thank you Florent, this was beautifully said and now I feel a little more better about my art, I think I should share it with the world instead of hiding it away (even though I've thought it's not good enough, you've just made me realise it doesn't matter, it's the sharing of our experiences that matter!) I'm going to share this video with my kids too (young adults) I feel this goes beyond creating art si thank you!🥰👏👏👏
That is part of the process. Trial and error equals process and end results. Im a paper sculptor and im self taught so my process of creating is built and tear down until im fully satisfied of what i created. It's hard work and takes patience endurance and i never give up. That said i created some amazing sculptures that i surprise myself when im done and I've learned new techniques through the process which has made me a better sculptor. Don't give up if you have the passion to create. Its a journey.
Great analogy Florent and puts things in perspective for me about the process of creating meaningful work and its value to me.
Thank you. I enjoyed listening to your deep thoughts on this. So encouraging as an artist I admit I have also struggled with these feelings when things aren’t going right with my art. I like what you say about sacrifice too, that we must sacrifice something in order to creat something (time, comfort, etc). I find meaning in my belief that there is a Creator in whose image we are made. In our creating we are reflecting His creativity which brings glory to Him.
I have struggled with my painting since I was 10 years old. I have even given it up because my paintings are not what I expect them to be. I retired 3 years and picked up a brush again. I started out being discouraged. However instead of quitting and giving up I pushed through. In the last three years I have painted for several weeks only to paint over it and start again not feeling my efforts were a wast of time. I have found that every time I have done this I find myself leaning what not to do. Painting is a learning process like many things we do in life. Doing something you want to do or like to do is never a waist of time. When you start losing your excitement about a painting your working on put it aside, figure how you can do it better, look on TH-cam at others artist the way they paint, and figure out what you want to do and do it. Even if it means starting over. That what I do. Painting is a struggle with your brain and your hand.
Thank you so much. In this moment, I love you. ❤
I object only that the six hours was not a waste of time. That's what "studies" are for, and it took that six hours to hone the idea in your mind, to get a better idea of the scale and composition. It takes the time it takes to get the painting right.
Thanks florent, this video is so qprecious. I believe real passion and love conquers fear of anything! if the desire of wanting to paint is so strong and painting process brings so much joy who cares about wasting of time or supplies? Ive wasted tons and tons of supplies and constantly broke, like many artists, that never stopped us from keep painting ugly paintings, imagine if vincent van gough valued his paintings the same way as this guy who emailed you did?
So beautifully stated so absolutely true.
So elaquently said! your analogies were spot on. so enjoyed this video.
Fear is the mind killer. Awesome video thank you for showing this side of things
This is a wonderful video I could have used during my own dark time when creating art became pointless and meaningless for me. Thank you for making this. I feel it will help rescue lost creative souls.
Florent, master of painting and painting analogies! I couldn't agree more. If you want to devolve into what is meaningful and what is meaningless, we will be here until we run out of topics. You can logic your way into real nihilism if you think things need true meaning to even do them. What is meaning anyways? We would likely say, it is in reference to other people and the impact our actions have on their lives. I can impact lives with my art, even if it sucks. For art is subjective, and it will not suck for everyone. I keep almost all of my art so that I can pull it out one day, maybe when I've changed to a new person, and then at that time, from thay perspective, I may find that I love it.
To me art is an invitation to communicate. When i paint i communicate with myself and the painting i am making. When i show the finished work to someone else then the work is an invitation for the viewer to communicate with the painting, with herself or with me. Btw, the work doesn't have to be of good quality in order to serve this purpose.
Maybe communication equals meaning?
Well did I ever need to see this video because I had just finishing a colour and drawing study of one of Gauguin pictures and put 2 1/2 hours into it only to rip it out of my sketch book in total disgust as it was a total failure... then beat myself up for not paying attention to one area that totally wrecked my study... how I sucked at being an artist and grateful that no one here to see my Big mess... after watching this I totally cooled my jets and rethought my error only to try again tomorrow... chalked it up to a growing process...at least I tried ... so not really a failure ...Thank you Florent for your honesty and sharing this ...
So happy that the timing of this video worked out for you, I'm sure you would have continued even without it but if it can at least help you a little bit, it did its job ! ✨🎨👍
oh, i like very much moonlight sonata 3rd movement - it's not nostalgic :)
Absolutely beautiful.you have a beautiful eye heart and mind.the love and passion most feel you have found how to express and explain it
Love your posts Florent.Thank you!
I create my thoughts before my eyes… creating is meaning, indeed. Thank you for sharing
I always subjected art to my own needs (particularly drawing) to express how I feel, which is of course what most artists do, it's like a public diary more and less, and I'm only referring to drawing/painting. But after some time I realized that I don't need to express anything anymore, because I'm actually confused about what it's supposed to be in the end. And somehow, throught the lens of art, my emotions seem taken less seriously. That's why it's meaningless to me and I can't say for sure that it's better to keep everything to myself, then letting others relate to it, which can be comforting, but still, I guess the underestimation of the emotions is what stops me to express anything because it can actually be something far too mysterious, than how I imagine it. You know, the art of drawing is documentary-sh, it has boundaries, unlike music, which gives the most freedom. So unfortunately or not, despite people telling me I have the skills and asking for commissions for example sometimes, I say "no", because I really don't want to draw anymore and it's totally fine.
But if it's not meaningless to you, that's also fine :)
Fantastic video. Really nicely articulated points about such a complicated and absurd concept. I feel like everything you said applies to life in general, but I agree that art and creative expression is one of the best ways to understand and navigate our existence.
Glad you enjoyed it! Indeed, my ideas about art are as much about life in general, in a way.
I've been at this point for some time. The only thing that ever seems to get me out of the funk is when I bought yet ANOTHER art supply (paints, brushes), it was only after I realized this that I just put everything away and turned to things that are a better ROI of my efforts. I love beautiful artwork, but at this present time and the foreseeable future, I don't see myself ever having that passion for creating art that I did when I started my art journey 11 years ago.
Omg what a beautiful beautiful video. I am glad you wasted your time making it. I am serious I have just saved it to watch it whenever I nees. Thank you! 😘
The question wouldnt have rissen, and this dialoque Neither..
without the failure: it opened up for this Beautiful conversation .. wich I enjoyed ❤️ art has No one Way Streets.. Thanks for asking, failing and Holding on to write/form a question.
I just learned, for the first time, that this is all that Art also is about; the questioning..! (Ive been working artisticly all my soon 60 years) 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
A message for your life. The art piece is you and you perfect it until the last day and then; your work/art is done.
Quelle belle réflexion ! Celle d'un artiste et philosophe !
Are we not trying to create beauty in all our paintings, even in dark subjects (Baudelaire’s Les Fleurs du Mal)? It is when we feel that our paintings are not beautiful that we think they are meaningless and we have wasted our time. As I learn and practise more, I look back at earlier paintings and think they are no good but really they are just part of a continuous journey. Thank you for this thought-provoking video Florent.
I can relate to that artist who expects the worst after the spark has fizzled out. But, that's why we call it work. I am sometimes working on one painting for months, even a year. The final layer is worth it once I see I have accomplished my goal. This is my teacher. The next painting will bring new problems, and new epiphanies! I will not stop until I cannot paint or draw any longer.
BRAVO, Joseph!
So beautifully said! ❤
Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this.
Could you do a video or podcast of your daily routine? An artist routine?
Very powerful video. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on life and the creative process. Wishing you many blessings. 🙏💖
Very thought provoking! It is true that value and meaning get confused. And rightly so; that meaning is a rare commodity in nature and also a product of the accumulation of small increments of valuable ideas and skills. Something that drives another to create a new experience is quite meaningful. If everything was to be meaningful intrinsicly and thus we have already found what we were looking for without effort of exploration, then that would devalue and destroy all meaning.
most of us are compelled to express ourselves. doing so through art (of any kind) is a positive and creative act. There are many destructive ways of expression that add nothing to the human experience. It's a personal choice.
I'm a starter artist with a burning passion I feel I suck so bad . I've created a few paintings that people really liked but I feel so overwhelmed. This is my calling in life . I'm not a natural
You are wonderful, Florent. Very much on point. Very inspiring. Thank you for your posts. ❤️🙏
Very motivational video. We just need some of these points you explained Very well.
Thanks for sharing
This is a real mood.... I went fr buying crayons... To Prismacolor Pencils...Markers... White Highlights pen, chalk... Acrylic droplets... Miniature painting... Now Oil Pastels sticks...
Art does get "a little boring"
In this modern world, we rather be watching TV and endlessly scrolling through our phones
I very much enjoyed this discussion - thank you for exploring a topic that very few artists cover at all. Bravo! :)
🇨🇱 Your 11 minutes made a lot of sense to nonsense ❗😀👍
In 11 minutes you summarized the whole book ef the great Viktor Frankel [a holocaust surviver] "El sentido del sinsentido {or} el sinsentido del sentido" {I read it in Spanish}.
Grat job, thank you ❗👍🙂❗
Saludos de 🇨🇱😃
BTW, any book from Viktor Frankel will certainly be of great help in your nonsensical search for sense (in life).
E. g. "Man in search of meaning"
Don't paint to make your best piece. Paint to improve your craft.
Beautiful. Thank you!!
you are one of the best art teachers! 🙏
Oh! You almost make me cry
What a beautiful statement!
You have more talents then just painting and art :) you are intelectual that could do motivation speaches, filosophy and etc. :)
Thanks for ideas I will now put a penny in a jar every time I start the creative car. Failure is the price of gas. the more you drive the car the less gas costs.😎
So beautifully said...
But painting for who or whom? If we create for ourselves, why? To sit and watch what for how long and with what end goal? If made for others, how we make meaning for others really? People do not anymore have focus, time, and intellect to reflect over art…. Is an honest statement and a fact. We live in a time where all people spend 5-7 hours on smartphones on social media and internet games with very cheap graphics and art… people can no longer sense what is quality… and the other side is political leftist feminist art that only like your art so to spread hate towards men and and make women feel oppressed, nonsense art and too many such workshops..l real art like Da Vinci and Picaso does not exsistnymore… be honest… what is beautiful is art of the past, not art by modern humans, we feel touched by the nostalgia of the past in real art… but what we make today, is nothing as no one can see it, understand it or create it, we are imitations of past artists and inventions and manipulated by politics. Yes, is wasted time! Is meaningless, and why bother… for whom?