My hardest Canvas so far. REAL TALK about the “PAINTING LOW”
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This Artwork was such a challenge to me... holy moly... but I made it! I MADE IT.
To overcome a challenge of the "painiting low" hahaha. No long description this time...
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Würde ja mal wünschen du ständs bei mir im Wohnzimmer an der wand💪💪💥💯
It makes me feel SO MUCH BETTER to know that a legend like you goes through the same feelings when they paint! Thank you for making this Smoe!!
yeah, i think this is normal.
When the canvas is not talking to me, that’s a terrible feeling.
I felt your rant
The feelings you have while painting are similar to what I feel a lot. We've talked a few times about my work and sadly I haven't worked on it because it's hard for me to overcome those feelings. After watching this video I feel more motivated to just overcome that mental block. Thank you for everything you do!
oh that’s nice to hear. yeah… we all have these struggles, as it is art and you never know when it is „right“… but this was one of my hardest painting lows i had so far
@@SMOENOVA I really appreciate you sharing it though! Most the time watching TH-cam videos people don't see the struggles. As an artist this can be discouraging because it feels like others are doing so well while you are struggling but when an amazing artist like you expresses how hard it can be for even yourself it is inspirational! Much love for what you do!
@@chemstreescreations Exactly! I'm one who is far more fascinated on HOW it's created VS just looking at the FINAL piece!
God Bless and Nothing Less!
I do this too. I've found the best thing is to just draw! Who cares if you don't like it learn from it and try again. Learn from the "failures" as artist we are the hardest on ourselves. People love my work even though I don't. It's taken me 10-12 years to realize it's ok to mess up and try again or it's ok to not like everything you just gotta do it! Keep working keep learning keep refining! We're all struggling with this part just at different times! 💪💪💪💪
This video and the art and artist are brilliant!!!
I get that feeling every time I paint, less when I draw or color with markers and only once in a while when I'm working with digital...but every time I paint I get that low...great time to put it away. Grab coffee, play with the kids, and then come back when I'm reactivated and have fresh eyes again.
You're right about loving it and trusting that you can do it with all your heart.
I loved this video, the process, the technique, the problem solving skills, the artwork, the artistry in making the video too...this was one of my favorite videos on one of my favorite channels.
Maaaaaaan! Details, story, narration, sound design - all on point! And that the canvas is a burner goes without saying. I like the Smoe that isn't afraid to show us the lows you go thru as an artist. Pushing through those times is definitely something I need to get better at myself. I have more unfinished canvases than finished ones in my studio. That being said, I'll finish one tomorrow!
Well done bro! 💪
thanks a lot, Nick! 😍
Liebe Smoe,
I really liked to see the raw side of the emotions that you expressed during this project. People with artistic skills are very sensitive. True art comes from the heart. And the mind isn't always nice to the heart. You know what I mean? But you have to push through, and you did! Keep doing what you are doing, I love your artwork.
Greetz from the Netherlands ;-)
thanks so
much for the nice comment, charming Ice 😍. yeah. it is a fight sometimes, hand vs. eye, idea vs. artwork, heart vs. brain, impatience against time 😂😂
This video just reach my number one favourite painting videos ever!! The artist, the artwork, the message, all the content it's just amazing, it's a great honor for me just see you working on it, and be confident of your emotions, you are an amazing artist and a beautiful human being!! My favourite graffiti artist ever!!
Please continue share your videos with us, just keep doing this great stuff, best regards from Portugal 🇵🇹
I sincerely think it is a great thing to show us who watches the struggles you endure during the making of these videos/projects and not only the happy and fun moments. It only shows that you are human as well :)
sometimes I wish I was more robot in times like that… haha
@@SMOENOVA I understand that feeling, very relatable! At least this, as many others have said in the comments, motivated me to keep working on my own project. First time painting a canvas and started to get afraid of messing everything up 😅
All future artists and writers PLEASE TAKE NOTES! This man is yet to deserve the cred and rep he truly deserves. Its been years iv been following the homie ❤️😋 he is always the perfect example of a true writer who loves his craft
thanks a lot @Thea 🙏😍🙏
Share your sad moments, your scary moments, your hard times because it makes me "happy". It reminds me that my idols are also human, just like me. It reminds me that during my artistic block times that it will pass, because the people I look up to also struggles. Your video's truly help pull me out of hard time. Thanks for sharing your art and yourself with all of us
I love it all. I would say… Smoe, go to sleep and look at it with fresh eyes in the morning. You’re so emotionally drained from painting so long,it’s hard on your Brian,you physically get tired, then start over thinking it. And do I notice some Greg Simkins (aka Craola) inspiration in this piece?
I think the "low" is what creates the depth and puts the spirit into something. Its the fear that forces us to take the time to do it right. Its a very hard place but i also feel very lucky that i am able to spend time there
Once again Smoe smashes it out the park and across the universe. What a stunning piece of art 🤤👌🏼🤤
thanks a lot D A
30 mins of JOY Smoe this was epic!
haha, thanks a lot slew… this one was a tough one.
@@SMOENOVA but you battled it out and came out victorious
@@SMOENOVA it‘s the good battle
SMOE - Du übertriffst Dich jedesmal selbst! Man kann nur staunen und geniessen - vielen Dank dafür! Wie H.P. Dürr schon sagte: "Die Kunst ist das, was der Wirklichkeit am nahesten kommt".
Danke für das Lob!
I often get this low at some point. So much that I have spent time understanding it until I came across a video about neuroscience that was actually explaining the science behind ‘’lows’’ and why celebrating something big, can often follow with that low. The simplest explanation is in the chemical, when you get that high of happiness you got about what you have accomplished, you get a release of dopamine, and after that release of dopamine, is often followed by a ‘’low’’ and I think like you said, these are necessary, probably also your brain saying, you need to rest. Chemical rebalance. Enjoy your video and happy to see you didn’t edited that low. So many of us go through it. Great job man!
thanks a lot! so it makes really sense now!
Makes me so happy every time I watch a new video, but the creative process is emotional, it’s the human process
Man when you we're talking about your painting low it was like I was hearing myself talk. You talking about it makes me more motivated to push past it, thank you.
Been through the hardest times of our lives faced with our version of meditation and art , life is hard even when its good , really felt this , thank you smoe
I get the similar feeling every single time ! It’s always so hard to bring myself to finish a piece after going over the hump.
Even with tattoos!
For many unfinished paintings there is always one brilliant and satisfying piece ❤️ keep pushing on and challenging yourself !
Smoe….you have no idea how great full I am for this video. Especially as an “artist “ who gave up on his art many years ago and now trying to get back in to creating art again…but more so that I got to see this video with my 13 year old son who recently confessed to me that he’s been feeling depressed and not feeling his best at the moment . You almost had us in tears in that segment of the video… so thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for sharing those thoughts. Keep doing what your doing! We are both now huge fans of your work! ✌🏼
I feel you bro, i feel you… it takes alot of energy. The more you chip away at it the better it gets. Theres been so many projects i love it when it starts. Then once its finished i cant wait to get it out of my face and out of the studio to the owner… everyone goes through this rollercoaster. To us we see all the mistakes but the viewer doesnt see any of it.. came out awesome bro. Keep pushing
You articulated the process, perfectly. I go through the same emotions with my works. I also hit slumps in my creations and get plagued with doubts. Catch being, I tattoo. You cant really talk out what you go through with a client in the chair. I got to 'act' through the tough times and keep pushing. I also am a musician, and again, every show goes like this painting went for you. But the rewards of getting it done is an amazing feeling.
it is part of the process, but it gets worse when you need to finish in a specific time… my last canvas i took just more time, and i did not have to go through the “painting low”… but as a musician with an audience… you got no chance… thx for your long comment!!
you getting grumpy my friend! its life, but i think that, what you feel is the hunger for perfection and ur still growing. Respect when the canvas goes silent, but dont give up on it.
yes.
Du bist ein grosser Künstler. Danke, dass du so offen redest. Mir selbst macht zeichnen immer Spass, weil ich nur nach Lust zeichne
I to going thru the motions of highs and lows when I paint. You're not alone. Thanks Smoe for the honesty with your whole process
I definitely liked the subscribe button!
It’s really good to show the highs and lows. That’s more real than 90% of what’s one social media. Thanks for sharing your lows on this project!
🙏🙏🙏 yeah, finally i am „real“ 😂😂
Art is so personal! You explore your mind so much for ideas and hope people enjoy your ideas and you are terrified that your not a real artist and people won’t like your work! Let alone getting so far on a piece and making mistakes is so scary! There’s all the emotions! I chase the highs because there so awesome when you get them
Ich kenne das Problem der Angst, wenn man ein Projekt fertigstellen will und man sich fragt ob man sich nicht in Details verliert. Aber es ist wie du sagst: es ist normal und umso belohnender, wenn du es fertigstellst. Mach weiter so
ja… aber jetzt male ich grade eine weitere Leinwand, und ich musste garnicht durch dieses Tal, ich habe noch nicht herausgefunden woran es genau liegt, aber es ist zum glück nicht immer so 🤪
The paint low is such a deep state of self doubt and disinterest-thank you for being honest about your process I’m sure it speaks to a lot of artists dealing with the same complex. I also have this weird phantom pressure on myself to create.
I really love these videos, because you explain the stuff really well, and it's nice to hear your thought-process, to get an even better understanding of what you're doing. :)
And all these crazy "elements" etc. in your pieces, is just so sick!
thanks a lot!
This was great and I loved the honesty about the struggle. These are struggles I know well and it is helpful to hear another artist speaking on them and not pretending everything is always awesome. Thank you for your work and your passion.
🙏🙏🙏 i was pretty insecure about this part of the video… and i sent it to many friends. and all said. put this in! many artists have struggle with the painting low
@@SMOENOVA For me there is something powerful when someone I respect shares their struggles. I find that it validates my own struggles; but it also shows me that there is another side to it, a side that is far stronger than the struggle, almost like a release of pain and fear. I have a lot of gratitude for you and your work, so again thank you.
Thank you for sharing the very real feelings in the middle of an art piece. I get that too, sometimes it is so discouraging.
It is good to know we all go through it.
Oh Smoe, really felt your emotions on this, if you don't let those emotions out sometimes they will eat away at your mental health. You produced an epic piece, and the emotion is all part of it, well done for sticking with it, epic dude ☺
Wow Smoe, firstly, hi from South Africa! Thank you for being so open and honest about your feelings and the emotions you went through. Us artists are emotional people, that's it! That's what makes us see objects and beauty etc in things that other people cant. You are so incredibly talented, and if you didn't have these stumble blocks of self doubt etc, you would not be able to grow as an artist! You inspire, not only myself, but so many other artists around the world. Never stop being SO FREAKIN AMAZING!!
Thanks a lot Daleen! 🙏🙏 i will not stop. I promise!
Making art can be a rollercoaster thank you for the honesty and for being real and being you. Love your work and this turned out beautiful!
Smoe has become the German Bob Ross, painting happy little trees and mountains:)
When you explain your challenges, i completely know what you are going through. This is exactly why i struggle with finishing projects. But when i am able to push past these mental and emotional challenges its so much more rewarding at the end product and its that much more beautiful to me! Also its cool when you are real about the hard times in your videos!
For real though my favorite scene in this vid was when you made your color palette... lol Thank you Smoe!
I love that you share all you feel whilst doing your work. Especially, the negative…. Being hypercritical about my own work, when other artists share these “negative” feelings, especially when what I’m watching them create is amazing art. It spurs me on to do my own art. Thank you Smoe. And as usual you have created a brilliant piece of art.🦄😁💛
That was the realest description of the emotional roller coaster that is painting a canvas, that I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing. There can be no light, without the dark.
Keep being you, Smoe. You're an inspiration, a wonderful human being, and a true master of art.
I’ve been an artist for over 40 years doing traditional/ digital and sculpt. I run into this all the time. I’ve gone as far as 3 years without producing anything until that feeling hits me then I go and can’t stop. But I have gone into that slump in drawings or paintings. It sucks but you have to just let it set until you’re ready to continue. If I were in your position I probably would have just took a pic of it with iPad and imported into your art app and planned out an idea on it until you were satisfied then tackled it on canvas. Anyway I rambled too long. It’s amazing and you’re an inspiration bro, I love your work and content.
thanks a lot! yeah, it seems to be pretty common to have the painting low... many artists told me after this video, that they feel the same...
@@SMOENOVA we are a unique breed with a special talent homie, and we strive to show others our god given gift. And sometimes, we have to walk the lowest of low paths of our creative process to get to the highs and bring it out. It’s good that you showed that side of your process, we can relate bro! Your a master of your craft. Keep them coming!
I can totally relate to your “painting low” and I’m glad you left it in the video. This happens to me with about 3/4 of all canvasses that I work on, in the exact same fashion that you mention. It’s funny that you mention the difference in mindset between canvas and walls because I feel the same way. I walk up to a wall with very little planning and just dive in. Thanks for being real with the process on this one. All to often on TH-cam, you just see the glossy parts and not the in-between.
Hehehe, picked up another amazing print. Love your work Smoe!
Now to talk about the video-
Artwork is a very personal expression of who you are. When we attach a price to our work the artist holds himself accountable for perfection because if he was the client he would expect the highest level of craft from who he hired.
Personally, I don't think any artist should fall in love with their work or they will become bland and never evolve into a higher artist.The mental pain is just part of the process.
Never stop chasing perfection Smoe, you are one of the elite writers.
Amen being creative is only understood by those who are creative. There isn't ways to describe it. But you put it into perfect words. Your not alone with it.. if it was easy... we as artists wouldn't be who we are without the challenges. It's what makes us stronger!
To put in into just a few words... ;) on a commissioned piece the stress starts from day 1. If the piece isn't speaking to me, as difficult as it is, i must walk away for at least a little while even if there is a time crunch. We don't work well when we are tired and cars don't run unless they have fuel and regular maintenance. The real trick is to not allow yourself to get so low that you can't match it with the high of the finished product!
We don't know good without bad,
We don't know relief without a little stress.
We're only human.
And your art is absolutely, 100% YOU!
Fan for life. Keep it up homie!
Gonna get into my couch cushions to try and scrape enough together to grab one of these prints before they're gone!
Big ups!
Sleep is your friend my friend. When you felt so low I feel all u needed was rest. Beautiful artwork, thx for sharing
The feeling your feeling I think most people feel the same I find it the hardest to start , sometimes I’ll look at a blank canvas for weeks as im afraid to start as I don’t want to fail , what is silly as you can always paint over mistakes, but even knowing this it still doesn’t change how I feel and you are right it’s a very emotional thing not just to paint even to draw , for me it’s like sharing my inner self even though I don’t want to , after 40 years since I started to draw and paint I still feel like this , artist people are more in touch with our inner conciseness we create the storm inside of are mind and we must figure out how to let the sun shine , as always fantastic art work , and painting canvas isn’t always fun but as long as your happy at the end and your happy with what you’ve created, then you can release the built up emotions and relax and enjoy, 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
yes. it is the reward at the end. I do not paint for the process, i always paint for the moment, when the artwork is done. This is the high I am chasing. The best is, to sit in front of the artwork and just not believing, you painted it on your own… but to achieve this feeling you need to go through a challenging process… now some days after finishing this artwork i can say it again: it has to be hard, otherwise it would be easy. Thx for you long comment, L G!
@@SMOENOVA your more than welcome ,artistes are special people we fight with ourselves and see the world as we would love it to be , you can never have enough colour and a blank wall is always just a blank canvas for you to paint a pink unicorn poo 💩 on it 😂😂, it’s always the best to have fun , the best person at anything is the person who is having the most fun , your so lucky to be able to do what you love for your job , and remember everyone has bad days it work but we get to have a lot more happy days even with the struggle 🙏🏽 keep painting and alway have fun as your inspiring a new generation of writers and painters and keeping older ones happy too 🦄🦄🙏🏽
I have the same feelings you do and I’m NO WHERE NEAR your talent!! It was great to hear that someone of your talent shares the issues that I struggle with everyday!! You are the best!!
Hi @smoe, it's normal to question yourself when making art, but you are a great artist. Whatever difficulty you face, keep faith in yourself, even if sometimes you don't have the will to go on, what you do brings much more to those who watch your videos.
Patience is necessary in all that we undertake, as well as the faith that we can have in ourselves.
I wish you the best, thank you for sharing your art with us.
Take care of yourself and your family. Good job Smoe be proud of what you do.
To be honest Smoe, I think it is great that you shared your painting low with us.. although I am sorry that you felt so low, if such a great artist as yourself feels that way then it makes me feel better that I am not unusual to feel this way also.. in fact I am usually too afraid to even start! The painting turned out wonderful, you are wonderful.. keep smiling xx
I too am an artist, but what you touched on today with the "painting low" is so relatable on so many different levels. I struggle with the completion of project at times because I overthink It. I put so much of myself into my work that I want it to be perfect. It touched me to hear such a positive person and the amazing talent you are has similarities in effort, needs motivation & encouragement at a times to keep pushing. I thought you just get to a point where it's simply automatic to produce ideas and quality work. Especially after working so hard/long to get to a certain point. You made me realize it's an on going process to continue believing in yourself, trusting the process and keep going thru the tough times cause you know it gets better. Thank you smoe nova.
being an artist is complicated. haha 😂
23:33 thank you so much for sharing how you feel. Watching you effortlessly create beautiful art while entertaining us with laughter at the same time has personally blinded me to how tasking this process can be for you - especially someone like me who doesn't ever create art. The low you feel can't be fully understood but as i'm sure you know, we all absolutely appreciate your hard work as you push through to the end. You are such an amazing artist AND person! Thank you for being raw with us and opening up and please don't be afraid to share every emotion you have as you paint - we love seeing/hearing who you are!
thx so much 😊… yeah, i just felt like it is time to show this part as well… thx a lot. - the reactions are so much more positive then expected… 🙏🙏
I sent this to my daughter to watch. It is incredibly and, learning how emotional it can get, really got to me. She is an artist too just out of UNI. Thank you for being 💯 % you. Taking your time to create a beautiful outcome takes patience, honesty and hard work and it’s all full of emotion. Love your page!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Perfect timing to watch this as I’m half way through a mural myself and this made me smile as I’ve got the suffering faze to come, luckily the house I’m working at has another big piece of mine that I can turn round and remind myself to just keep on keeping on, and yes your so right that the low accentuates the final high. Another great video, thanks for sharing your suffering 😂
Thank you smoe! You always do a Great work in Your videos, not only about the art it self, but you also let people understand that we are all humans! We are failable. And there is no Shame in mistakes and in fails.
Really appreciated today's discussion about your feeling and thoughts during the process!
And by the way, the canvas is wonderful.💪
thanks a lot vent!
Hey Smoe, ich verfolge dich schon länger und ich finde deine Kunstwerke und deine Entwicklung sehr beeindruckend. Ich finde es gut, dass du uns auch durch solche Momente mal mitnimmst. Ich glaube jeder der Kunst schafft, kennt dieses Gefühl. Die Angst, dass man mit einem falschen Strich sein ganzen Bild ruiniert. Danke für die Worte und probs für das krasse Artwork
i either feel fear with the threat of physical pain while painting, or i feel absolutely stagnated and stuck. I don't really know why that is, maybe its the fear of failing? maybe its the frustration of having the feeling im not doing enough? i really want to put my own essence into my work, but its so damn hard! i can't finish my work because for that i need to step out my comfort zone and become a stronger me, which is terrifying! me? an actual strong person who has his shit in order?! terrifying, gives me a fight or flight response. and im nervous enough by nature as it is. its absolutely exhausting.
people like you and grim for example really help, it gives an insight in what you can achieve if you keep pushing! It also eases the whole process, the waterspray to fix a canvas saved me sooo many headaches for example! the positive attitude of not being afraid to be honest and trying something new is so damn motivating. its like im learning alongside you.
it helps to realize that the act of painting can teach you to deal with anxiety's, to learn to make decisions and stick with them, that doing something wrong is okay because it makes you a better and smarter artist. that 'earned' self respect instead of 'taken' self respect.
Big dreams, small steps!
"here and now is our day of torment, here and now is our day of joy! here and now is our OPPORTUNITY! choose ye this day and say unto thine own heart, 'I AM MY OWN REDEEMER' "
to me personally, that overwhelming fear and anxiety tells me i'm doing good! Im challenging myself and stepping out of my comfort zone, which will lead me to greener pastures.
Thanks for being so open about it, its part of the artist lifestyle and should not be shunned.
You rock!
I feel just the same one every painting. It is really reassuring to hear it’s not only me. Keep up the good work.
🙏🙏🙏 we are not alone 😂
😢 You almost made me cry... I really hope that the awesome outcome every single time pays you off for the pain. You wouldn't continue to do it otherwise, I guess. Great result, as always!
yes it always pays me off - and like i said, i do not always go
through that painting low so much like in this canvas project 😂😂 so, all good 😊
Always have the feelings. I get all amped up when I have an idea and starting is fun. Then the realization of how much work is still to go gets me bummed out then when I finish I have a split second of "yes, it's done" but a minute later I'm just critiquing everything I could have done better or whatever. I never truly have a high note ending.
Ey smoe, danke für den ehrlichen Einblick in deinen Prozess! Es tut in der Tat gut zu sehen, dass selbst ein Artist wie du struggelt. Bei jedem Piece, bei jeder Arbeit erlebe ich ähnliches. Dein bestes Video bisher!
Danke für das Lob! - is lustig dass das so viele schreiben, es ist jedenfalls laut analytics das schlechteste video der letzten 365 tage… hahaha
@@SMOENOVA Interessant... Vllt ist die Mehrheit der Leute nicht am Thema Leinwand interessiert, sondern mehr an Pieces an größen Wänden?
Evtl kannst du die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt auch durch Titel und Thumbnail stärker verdeutlichen. Rein dramaturgisch könnte man es auch etwas spannender zusammen schneiden. Den tiefpunkt bereits vorher anteasern und insgesamt mehr Bogen rein.
Denn ich glaub es gibt viele, die Content mögen, der nah am Menschen ist.
Mich hat es jedenfalls berührt!
Good Luck!
I most certainly go through the same ups and downs with my art work. You described what I also, go through so accurately. You are not alone my friend. I have times where the art work flows out of me it a really amazing way, and the “canvas speaks to me” as you put it, and other times where I just can’t feel a connection to the piece, and I get flooded with feelings of self doubt and inadequacy. Sometimes I can push through these times, and other times I have to take a break for a bit. But the end result is always far worth the ups and downs. You are a total badass my friend. You are one of my all time favorite current artists, among Ten Hundred, Kiptoe and Doke to name a few others. You guys are all amazing. I look forward to all you guys videos every week very much. Keep doing what you do, you inspire me brother.
thanks a lot! haha, thanks for your motivational words…
When keeping it real goes right. I am an emotional basket case when I am doing work against a clock I set, and wasted time before starting, then something goes wrong….sometimes my wife starts a conversation with me and the answer comes, she’s so smart with my needs lol. Much love hope the foot is healing well.
Late comment as usual, but what you say about the highs and lows - yes mate! I just had 2 weeks of evening editing after a dream photoshoot. I know friday when I hand the pics over, stick them on my gallery... it's done. I'll spiral down, I won't have an appetite for anything for a couple of weeks. It is real depression, I think. Seems to hit at different times to your highs and lows, but yes, you were talking about me too mate. I'm lucky it doesn't happen to me mid project or nothing would get finished. Peace and thanks for the channel
SMOE we love you and you just need to be yourself for your videos. You are such an amazing person and inspiration. Best of wishes to you SMOE
Bro, great content. We support you, not a concept of who you feel that you need to present. Thank you for your honesty and heart.
I can relate so hard! Trust the process. Not enough people share themselves mentally during that process. Feeling of always having to keep a public happy face when you don't want to.
Wow ... I have exactly the same emotional problems with canvases or comissions. Expectations and pressure on yourself in profesional fine art could be painfull. We grow up in front of walls and it give us more freedom and fun. Always fell like home being ouside with the cans and rollers. Thank you SMOE, youre the best!
Artist block is very depressing. I never show parts of my work as it is too personal to me - I feel like some pieces are just too intimate and choose to keep them for me alone. When painting canvasses I dread messing them up and rush as a result - watching this has shown me that I need to slow down, take a break and return when Im in a more peaceful mood. This is wonderful work Smoe - really very good - have more confidence in yourself - the years of hard work are showing through
i am absolutely confident, 100% i am the best, I can paint everything. but when the painting low kicks in, this sentence gets attacked… And this time it was so hard… I could have left this out of the video… and everything looked like I paint easy and fast… but i wanted to show that it is not like this… isn’t this pretty confident as well? thx for your long time support!
@@SMOENOVA Man I`m sure you're confident and deservedly so - Indeed I`m glad that you included that part because it will show that you are human and that you persevered and overcame the obstruction to your creativity - A good lesson for everybody. Yes it shows the confidence that you have in your abilities but more than that it humanizes you to the 1000`s of people watching - that is a great thing for you to show them. Theres no need to thank me for the support man - you made the effort to develop your abilities - that got me to appreciate and show my support to you. Respect
You've learnt me so much using spray can and painting with paint I would never have thought about using both : thanks
all sorts of paint are cool. especially on small size the brush is so much better
I love your canvas vids! So much inspo!! Thank you for going through it so that you can bring it to us!!!
I feel you Smoe. Painting is a roller coaster.
You are such an amazing artist. Honestly my favorite artist because you take so much pride in your work and always want it to be perfect, but at the same time you are so humble. Keep up the amazing work and I feel the same way when I get to a certain point in one of my pieces as well
Bro I get what you are saying! It can be so hard to get from start to finish without falling in and out of love with the project, commission paintings especially!
It’s up and it’s down, left and right, and I honestly don’t think most people are capable of understanding the struggle.. emotionally, spiritually, and physically that it takes to pour yourself into your creation and THEN occasionally the art stares back at you and says”is this all you got!?”
It’s our inner critics, yours I’m sure is a beast, tell him take a hike if you need to but also listen sometimes, your work is awesome Smoe! Keep it up! Thanks for all the cool videos, art, and inspiration!! ✌️ 🎨
and I thank you for the nice comment!
Anytime, and fingers crossed we get to see you on this season of Ten Hun's canvas collab!
Hope you and yours have a Happy Easter SMOE! ✌🎨
Thanks for sharing your true emotions during the process! Great piece!
Salutations from Las Vegas USA 🇺🇸
I love the sharing of your emotions. As I watch I get emotional because your passion is transcending through the video and I feel the same way in many things that I get passionate about. Love ALL your art. Blessings!
love the emotional explanation of your feeling. that's exactly how it goes. also with all creations of other types of work. thanks for sharing.
these emotions is what makes you a master painter. keep up the great graffiti sir
Smoe you nailed it, I always hit a point in my work. where it goes from a high, to questioning my decisions on a piece and if I should just start over there's definitely lows you have to push through I'm not half as talented as you but I know the struggle.
I appreciate you sharing this. I feel you smoe! 💜❤️
I am LATE to seeing this and I JUST LOVE IT! You are so invested in your art work and you take it seriously. I respect you for that! I love this painting! I will see if I can find a spot for one of them! GOOD JOB!
Thanks for sharing the "painting low" moment!!!
I'm in the middle of finishing some artworks for my first solo show in London and I allways feel that I'm way more productive and quick when I start the canvas and it's always a battle when detail time comes. Didn't knew this was something that other artists feel too.
Thank you again! I would like you to know that it has helped me!
you are not alone! push through it!
I feel the same way when I paint, very inspiring 🙏🏼 thanks for sharing your feelings and emotions. Great work Smoe!!!!!
Deine Erklärung über die emotionale Achterbahn beim mahlen,bringt es auf denn Punkt… es geht mir genau so. Du hast es so gut erklärt ich weiss nicht ob ich es genau so erklären konnte, aber als du begonnen hast zu erklären wusste ich zu 200% wie es dir geht und das ich auch immer wieder das selbe durchmachte ohne es genau so analysiert zu bekommen,. Schön und gut zu hören, …wir sind doch alle nur Menschen und denke die Emotionen macht das artwork aus,. Danke für deine Videos ,,, liebste Grüsse aus der Schweiz. 🙏🏻
hahah 😂 und grade bin ich genau an diesem punkt wieder bei der nächsten Leinwand. aber ok, es ist wie es ist, und morgen ist es dann auch wieder vorbei 😂😂
@@SMOENOVA viel erfolg meister!! Freu mich schon zu sehen wie das Neue projekt ausschaut. 👍🏻✨ Immer wieder begeistert Und inspirierend.
i love i love it i love it. your openness and sensitivity is so power full. u describe every artist struggling with inspiration. u and doke captivate me. thank you .......... u r a amazing artist and absolutely inspirational. thank you for being you. something you dont see so much these days..........................THANK YOU
Ich kenne das Gefühl genau.
Smoe alles Liebe und danke für deine Videos. Ich lerne sehr viel von dir.
Weiß nicht ob mein kommentar erwünscht ist aber dieses video hat mich anders erwischt.dich da so sitzen zu sehen und wirklich ehrlich über deine zweifel sprechen zu hören,da kamen emotionen hoch.das erfordert wirklich mut.unglaublich schöne Leinwand.du bist der Beste.punkt!
Ganz lieben Dank! hä? diene Kommentare sind immer erwünscht! GLG
We love you SMOE 🥰 you’re doing great don’t be afraid of showing your negative thats what makes us human keep doing what you’re doing you’re an amazing person and an amazing artist 🥰
thanks Swaggi Papi🙏
I go through this emotional rollercoaster with every piece honestly. I feel u
😂 dont eat yellow snow ! Lol ur funny. It is okay to feel sad when painting. Art has a lot of emotion involved. You did a great job!
I love that you kept the real talk in! I always jump on board that exact same emotional rollercoaster with each piece I do especially when I’m carving. I always wonder if it’s just me. Great to hear artist whose work I love go through it too.
Yo Smoe, there's a tool (primarily used by Sign writers) to help keep lines steady.
It's called a 'Mahl stick' or 'sign writer's stick'.
Basically a light stick with a leather ball on one end - (so that you don't damage your work).
It allows you to rest your writing arm on it, so you can make straight and sure lines (without the 'jitters' that you get when drawing lines from a distance without supporting your hand)
You can easily make one yourself - no need to buy :)
I've made 2 myself. One from an old carbon fiber hollow fishing rod - works very well.
But for instance - one of those thin bamboo sticks that you use in the garden (to hold plants up) would work very well too.
If you stick a ball on the end (I used a bouncy ball) and then wrap it with cotton (old clean tea towel for instance), or - better yet - leather or fake leather...
You're done :)
It's surprisingly useful
Everyone who does brush lettering uses one. For good reason (:
Hope this helps
When i am painting a canvas this is the exact emotions that i feel too! Man i really learned something. Loved how you open your feelings to the camera. 💪🏻
You are an inspiration. Great work Smoe! 👍🏻❤️
I think every single artist feel that way when doing the things right! Last canvas i painted was a very emotional process and i really felt like you, "Painting walls is waaay easier" hahaha. Smoe, seeing the hard part of your creative process, makes me feel i'm going on the right way to create better artworks, Love your work so bad.
Greetings from Colombia
We Love You Smoe!
Hey damit bist du nicht allein! Ich habe die gleichen gefühle beim Malen. Ab und zu stehen meine Bilder bis zu Zwei Jahren irgendwo bevor ich sie fertig stelle. Ab und zu muss man es gut sein lassen und nächsten Tag weiter machen. Mir hilft es, man bekommt neue Ideen und bekommt wieder eine klare sicht auf die dinge!
i believe that always in the middle of a creation exist that little sensation of fear of messing up the entire piece. The creator needs to found the way to keep going and let the fear away, and even play with that fear or sadness or whatever and USE it to make the piece even more unique reflecting those sensations over the wall/canvas/paper, etc... we're all humans after all isn't?
I really enjoy to see you making and solving the problems or issues that art puts in front of you every time...
keep it up! cheer from Argentina
A big thanks to Argentina, yeah, I think it is necessary. My Psychologist once said to me: “Dude, you are lucky, you suffer so much. All big artists suffered…” hahaha yes, that helped me a little bit, but I do not have it under control to “use” this feelings for my art… but at least i make it to fight them and finish my paintings…
@@SMOENOVA maybe you dont have it YET under control to use it, but thinking and reflecting about it would, maybe, serve you to understand it and control it somehow! maybe its part of your path as an artist
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who can feel a moment of existential crisis while creating. I thought I was alone with that. Excellent work