Oh my GOD! That TEA in the knitting community! How wrong I was!!! Also, my face freaking hurts from smiling so hard at all of your loving comments! Thank you all so much, and can’t wait for you guys to see the next video. It’s ✨ ADORABLE AND INFORMATIVE ✨
As someone who crochets (and can also knit but much prefers crocheting), I can tell you there is always drama between the crocheting community and kitting community lol. They are very connected arts and are both very lovely but I swear that there’s a war between the two communities. We are like naturally enemies for some reason 😂. Also, welcome back! I’ve missed your videos
Emily I’ve been watching you since I was about 12/13 and im nearly 20 now. You’re always such an inspiration to me and you should be so proud of yourself
I was also 12/13 when I first stared watching Emily! I just took a little trip down memory lane, and the first video I remember watching when it first came out was 6 years ago. I'm barely an adult now haha, time really flies. So glad you're back Emily ❤
what a coincidence lol, i also recently turned 20 and have been watching her content since i was 15. emily was such a breath of fresh air to me when i first watched her content, and im proud to say im still a fan ^^
Beanie is already six years old?!? Damn time have gone by so fast. I wish you and your family all the best. I took a lot a precious art related and life related lesson about being a dumb adult teen with me in my current adulthood. I still draw but it has become quite rare. It is crazy how much life has changed.
Oh Emily, I'm not even IN the knitting community and I know for a FACT that it's wild af. Lovely to hear from you - please give to us only what you can afford
For real! I innocently watched a few videos to learn how to crochet granny squares, and TH-cam immediately took that as a hint to start recommending me multiple videos on crochet drama… Pretty sure I don’t even want to know more XD
I've been a knitter for a while now and a crocheter for a little less and there is DEFINITELY more knitting drama than people expect. I actually just got done watching a 36 min video about a knitting vending festival gone so horribly horribly wrong 😭. The online community is crazy.
I remember when random friends who don’t knit or crochet stared asking me if I knew about Ravelry and what’s going on over there. As if a knitter wouldn’t know.
I found you unfortunately because of she who should not be named, but I’m grateful that it led me to your channel, it absolutely does help people, and you’re a breath of fresh air on TH-cam. Rooting for you!
I was subscribed before that but was surprised that Emily of all people made a video on her. I knew there was drama but I never suspected the chill watercolor channel with some deep stories here and there was involved. I'm glad she spoke up because at the time I was ignoring all the tea channels due to how much worthless drama there was in the covid era
"Thank you for being the eyes I'm not afraid of" Gah! Right in the heart! That is a powerful statement and resonates with me for many reasons. *big hugs* to anyone who needs one
It’s great to see you again Emily. About the knitting community, you would not believe the drama that goes on there. It’s interesting to learn about how people feel about patterns and yarn.
i was SHOCKED when i got into the knitting community and saw how much drama there was!! omg it seems like every week one knitter is accusing another of copying their patterns/designs 😭
Please do not feel obliged to justify why you needed to take a break! I’m happy you’ve returned and I hope that you continue to be creative whilst also respecting your own boundaries/needs/feelings ❤
Selfishly, I'm so glad life was able to bring you back here. You are a VERY skilled storyteller, in addition to watercolor artist. I look forward to whatever you have to share
I miss your videos, but I hope you're doing well and taking the rest and relaxation you need after all those years of pain. thank you for teaching me how to watercolor!! I found you from your whiteknights watercolor review and the schmincke palette long long ago
I totally relate to being unable to handle having any 'eyeballs' on you. As someone who has been through online stalking myself, being on social media can feel like you're exposing yourself to the danger of stalking all over again. I'm very glad you took time for yourself, you deserve a break to heal in a healthy and positive environment!
I turn 22 this year and I remember being in such a dark place mentally and addiction as a young teen watching you and being so inspired by your art and story. Thanks for creating your art and sharing your story at YOUR pace 💗
i am currently an addict, and seeing someone i look up to who has also struggled like i am currently thrive so much is comforting. thank you for being so open about it.
Don’t give up. I’m old now but was a young addict and while there is no ONE way out of addiction - I now know there is a way out for every single one of us. You’ll be amazed at how strong you are when you find your way out.
I started watching you when I was 12 and I recently turned 18, you were a huge part of my teenage years and what made me who I am today. I sadly did not stay out of trouble but I am an even stronger person now despite all I’ve been through.
I missed you, Art Mom. I’m glad that you took some time for yourself, the world can be so overwhelming and it’s important that you look out for you above all. Thank you for all the good things you’ve shared with us, you’ve changed our lives in ways you can’t even imagine. We love you. Thank you Emily 💕🫶
I LOVE YOU EMILY. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO GAVE ME THE COURAGE TO GO TO ART SCHOOL. Your videos where you would spill tea and we would just draw together got me through so many projects and seasons of my life. Knowing that my favorite artist is so relatable was so refreshing. I know things were/are so chaotic for you for so long. I just needed to say you've made a big impact in my life. In so many good ways that have made me joyful. I'm so proud and grateful for what you've given us so far. Please stay strong girly.
Yep it’s definitely been a while. Missed you, lovely. 🙂 that’s the thing about kids they hold up a mirror to you. It can be hard yet rewarding to look in the mirror sometimes.
I hope you’re doing well, Emily. I miss seeing your content. I used to watch you all the time in high school/early college. Thank you for helping me as well.
hey emily! I think I speak for all of us when I say that we’re glad to see you back. Hope you’ve been doing well and taking care of yourself and your family & friends
Your blend of art and commentary always felt really down to earth, I'm really glad you took a break to focus on your mental health. I look forward to seeing whatever you make in the future.
I used to be a casual viewer. Coming back to this channel now, all I have to say is.. you, really inspire me Emily. I aspire to be a little something like you in a lot of ways.
hello emily. ive been a silent watcher for years, and recently got out of a very awful abusive relationship. i feel so much of the anxiety you talk about. thank you for not making me feel so alone, in exchange youll always have my love, support, view, sub, everything. thank you, truly
Emily!! I've dearly missed you and you coming back will be an absolute joy, I am so very glad you took some time for yourself ❤ By the way, the piece personally makes me think of identity issues, asking oneself just: "Who or what Am I?"
i used to watch your story time videos all the time when i was younger, like 10-11, and you inspired me so much back then and ive been drawing 7 years now. my tween years were busy and your videos were a sense of calm i always needed. im 15 now, definitely not mature or grown lol, but i find myself coming back to your channel during the tumultuous time that is puberty. and watching your content now, it inspires me as much as it did back then. it inspires my art and it also inspires me to be a better version of myself as someone who has similarly suffered with addiction. we love you emily, and watching you (and beanie :3) grow and mature have been such a privilege. take some time for yourself, and we'll be waiting for you with open arms when you come back 🫶
Thank you for bringing the vulnerability ❤. Stepping away is so so so hard, and I'm happy you claimed that time away. And it's great seeing you back! Thank you for sharing the journey.
The way the woman in the codependent painting is gripping her belly, reminds me of my own abdominal chronic pain condition. I’m just learning to hold up the flowers
Beanie is 6?!? Oh my goodness!! That’s wild! I’m sending love your way. I’m absolutely thrilled to have you back (I found your channel when I was deeply isolated, dealing with coming to terms with disability). And I missed you so much! Please don’t feel obligated to post for us. It is a pleasure and an honor to support your work!
probably not the best that I bring this up but know that we as audience can clearly see you are not a "bad mother". you are a perfect mum and you are a good person and i hope you live a good rest of your life.
I saw this and opened it immediately. No saving to watch later, no passing go, no collecting $200. I had a feeling you needed a break to take care of, whatever stuff you needed to take care of. I will patiently wait for the next video, as always. I'm thankful for whatever you are able to put out there/ here
Emily, I've been around since summer 2018. You're such a comfort to me, and watching you grow and flourish has been such a privilege. Your art and is a constant inspiration and you have shaped my interests and views from my love of animal bones and macabre art to my views on death. I'm so glad you're doing better and have found a sense of peace after what happened. I'm so excited to see your plans and to see you again ❤
i'm sure you're still gonna continue taking time for yourself but whenever you're ready I'm excited for the sciencey art videos you've made :D !! hope you & your family are doing well & extra care
in the piece you made i see a person ignoring their needs for the sake of another. their facial expression is obscured by what they want to give, and they have a facade of someone who has an abundance and is giving for the sake of gratitude (flowers are a want and not a need). however, you can see their hand clenching their stomach in pain or hunger, a need that isn't being met.
"The knitting community is pretty drama free.." my god the sound i made. something about mixing old ladies, young queers, and yarn makes for some (generally small and usually harmless) but numerous dramas. /usually/ people are pretty chill, but some people can absolutely get territorial lol
Hello Emily - it’s so good to see you posting and painting (beautifully) again! I know you’ll likely never read this as the video was posted eight months ago now, but I just wanted to let you know that I’m one of those people who’s found real solace and healing in your content. I first discovered you (too) many years ago, when I was experimenting with art as a way to deal with physical and emotional pain and trauma. Something in your videos really spoke to me, as someone who often felt inadequate, not good enough as an artist. I considered putting my brushes away for good many times, but I’d see one of your videos and it inspired me to keep at it - not because I was under any illusion that I’d become a master artist, but just because it’s such a beautiful form of self care and I felt encouraged to trust the process and enjoy the playfulness of putting brush to paper. When I suddenly became very seriously ill with cancer, I would take my paints, a couple of brushes and a sketchbook into hospital with me whilst recovering from the many surgeries I needed in order to stay alive and function properly. No matter how I was feeling, whether it was happy (relief at treatment going well) or ugly (yet another surgery gone wrong), my sketchbook became my escape, a calm and quiet space just for me, where I could lose myself for a while or find a reason to keep going. You’re part of the inspiration I had to do that. Never underestimate the effect you can have on someone’s life - even some stranger in Scotland who now picks up her brushes at least once a day, every day. Thank you for that, and I wish you every happiness as you find a balance for your family, personal and artful life. 😊 (To anyone reading who’s wondering…I’ve been in remission for a few years now and have finally - as of last year - had all the major surgery I’m likely to need in order to repair the damage to my body. Never give up. You’re worth all of that and more.)
Hey Emily! I hope you and your family are doing fine. Haven't seen your video in a long time. Miss your sketchbook stories. You have inspired me to start drawing again and since then it has become my way of expressing my emotions as i am an introvert. I am not a great artist but i found happiness in the process. It's not about being perfect but loving what you do.
I’ve missed you so much, and I am so happy you are doing better ❤️ Learning how to manage our pain and our grief is so hard. I used to bottle things up and bury them. I’ve been working in therapy for the past 2 1/2 years to undo all the damage that caused me. It’s so hard, but it’s so worth it, and I’m so happy your on that path to healing. Sending so much love your way.
I’m not apart of the art community but I’m still here, I still remember you and your story but I remember ur bravery and vulnerability the most. It’s been 2 years and we’re still here to support you. I regret the circumstance in which I found Emily artfuls content but I’m so thankful I found it anyway
I looked up your channel a few days ago, thinking of you, realizing I haven't seen you here or even on IG for awhile. I was worried but then thought, "She is focusing on herself/family" and I was hoping that was the case. I am glad you're back and feeling better, best outcome to here. Glad your family is doing well too. You're an inspo and brave for sharing, I feel encouraged to push for my own art to build up my online shop and to make videos. 💚
Akso finished video and what I see in the art is someone suffering from this forced positivity. Basically toxic positivity. That what must come out of your throat must bring only light, positivity, joy, even if it chokes you, covers up who you are and what you're truly feeling.
I am happy you came back and are still making content even behind the scenes! I will stick around with you for as long as I can! I love your art dearly and your insight! You are a breath of fresh air as always
Welcome back! We've missed you!! In answer to your question, I see a gift of understanding how much it takes to heal from trauma and unadulterated kindness from you to the world. I see a soul that extends itself to other souls who have the same need to connect with others who have been hurt and to find our way through to the beauty that waits for us to see it again despite the harshness We've experienced. Thank you, for being that voice, that hand and that healing soul.
Sending you love. I think about how strong you are sometimes. I'm still so proud of you all these years later. You're an example that women can find the inner strength to keep going and to speak up for ourselves. You're a hero to me. I know what happened to you is awful and it shouldn't have happened to you but I hope that one thing you take away is that you're strength became a gift to others who grew and learned from your experience. And it allowed ppl to come together to protect the people that matter.
oh....well, this is awkward for me. The last time I watched one of your videos I was deep in addiction and depression. Hearing your voice and watching you watercolor, I was transported back to when I had just bought my arteza set and new supplies, wanting to increase my own skills. since you've been gone, all the drama in your world, you needed to go, and all the drama in my own needed dealt with; my inspiration to paint specifically went with you. but I hit rock bottom after my dad died and my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, so it was time I got sober (540ish days no alcohol now), and I've been cruising along since then just taking everything one day at a time, as you do when you're in recovery. And seeing this update and the painting, hearing your voice again, that you are doing well, de babes is growing (my own beebs also growing), I realized....Its time to paint again. thank you for this update, I needed this.
I’ve watched you for years. Through my own hardships, either in art or in feeling less alone through addiction during my teen years. I’m a mom now to my own 6 year old and remember finding you when my lil one was fresh and new and your content felt like a breath of fresh air. I miss your videos dear;y, but whether or not you ever return, I still hope you and your family are well and loving life. So grateful you exist. Your existence beyond social media and followers is still valid and beautiful and I’m glad you are here.
It is so wonderful to see a new post from you!! I hope you can tell from these many comments that you have given and inspired so much to this community, but I find myself wondering how we can return that love and appreciation back to you? Other than giving you the time and space you needed to heal and find yourself again, how can we as a supportive community give back and inspire you? I don"t think anyone has asked "What does Emily need?"
Thought of you today and was wondering how you were doing I hope its all well sad you haven't posted yet but also happy and proud your protecting your peace! I remember when I first got into water colors and I found your story times loved them and your transparency!
I sub to your channel because you are such a good teacher of beautiful art and personal growth and struggles. Your soul is gentle and powerful at the same time. No matter what we are here for you and we are willing to be patient. We all love you. I have been watching old videos just to hear your voice again because it reminds me of being a baby watercolor person. Your videos made me fall in love with watercolor. ❤
"We got the knitting community, which is probably pretty drama free..." I just went on a huge adventure into knitting/crochet drama, and it's WILD the kinds of things that blow up over there. Shifty business practices, political extremism, pattern theft... Girl, the whole art-troubles song and dance was all there. I'm waiting for the day someone makes an AI pattern, it's going to happen.
Emily, you inspired me to work on my art as a child and grow with it. You encouraged my passion for my work, and I’m so grateful for that. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. Sending love. 💕
It's wonderful to hear you so... grounded, I would say? Calmer, more relaxed... Today I was really thinking about you. I've also been struggling lately with life, work, and feeling unfulfilled. Things have been so hectic the past few years, and they felt even more so with social media. I cut pretty much everything out a few months ago, and slowly but surely I think I've been getting my life back. It's impossible not to feel overwhelmed as a casual user, can't even imagine what it must be like as a creator who had to go though all that you did. I'm very excited to see all that you have to show us, to hear how your life's been and of course enjoy your art. This piece it lovely, you always manage to capture a feeling and a condition with your paintings. At the end of the day, if you offer up everything you have, everything you are, to others, then, well, there won't be anything left for you. Or of you... Again, welcome back.
Hi emily I was really young when I started watching you, you helped me a lot with doing watercolors, realized a lot of things about myself, and my mental health. As you said, we have grown up and progressed to different places… but Seeing you do art again made me want to go back to it. I wish you good wealth and good health! Thank you for being our Art mom here.
This made my day! Thank you for being you and sharing what you create with us. You will always be the art youtuber I really look up to. Be kind to yourself 🖤 PS I LOVE WATERCOLOR PENCILS! They are so underrated! I’m also so proud of you for your collab with Arteza and I can’t wait to get my hands on it 💕
your older videos are still nice to listen to, and they're all pretty relaxing to listen to. very good to wind down with, and my favorites do have a lot of good advice i've found incredibly helpful in my own life. thank you for the work you've done in the past, and thank you for being an inspiration to me. it's good to see that you're back, and that you're doing better.
It makes me happy to hear someone say what i feel. It's difficult to understand emotions, and sometimes it helps to hear someone else who understands everything talk about it. Emily, i adore you as a person, and you are honestly one of my biggest role models. Thank you!
Emily you look beautiful and healthy. I came across your channel when *that* event happened two years ago and your raw honesty was something else. I find you to be inspirational. Your art is beautiful as well; in an age with so much digital art (not that there's anything wrong with it, it's just a preference thing for me) it was cool to see you paint with such talent and it's just incredibly relaxing to watch you do so. I'm unfortunately super aware of the ridiculous silliness of the knitting/crochet community - mostly because I have incredibly talented friends and family members who do both and find it so arbitrary. It's an incredible hobby and if it sparks joy, who cares what pattern, stitch, type of yarn, etc you use. Do what makes you happy! On a side note, everyone processes trauma differently. Sometimes you have a weird delayed reaction. I tried to take my life in 2018 and was in denial about it until about a year ago when I had to accept that it was a legitimate attempt. Feelings are difficult to process and sometimes even when you think you've moved past certain things, old feelings creep up and hit you like a wave. Healing is a long arduous process and you just do the best you can and take it one day at a time. I wish you all the best.
Truama responses are strange things and pop up even when we think we’re doing better. I’m glad you could afford to time the time you need, but I am also glad to see your art and hear your voice again.
My fiancé is currently enlisted in the Navy and going through basic training. In what's been one of the hardest times in my life, and my "friends" are nowhere to be found, seeing you return, even if only for a moment, has brought such a wonderful peace to my heart. Thank you for everything, Emily ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for years, you helped me get into watercolor!! I understand needing to take a step back to heal, and I’m glad that you’re far enough along your journey to share with us again.
Glad to see you back. One of the reasons people want to watch you is because they see someone who has recovered from and/or overcome the problems they are dealing with. Sometimes the struggles you are dealing with look impossible to deal with. But seeing someone who has overcome them is a reminder it is possible to turn over a new leaf. That's important for all other 'Emilys' in the world.
Emily! You have been one of my biggest inspirations as an artist. I started watching you when I was 12 and now I'm almost 18. You are such a strong and genuine person and the impact you have on me has really changed and helped me. Your videos have comforted me during my most traumatic times and continue to do so. Even if this might be your last video, I just want you to know that you have changed so many people for the better. I truly hope you enjoy your current life and have fun with your children. And even if this might sound a little bit selfish, I hope someday you will feel the need to come back, even only for a while. We all love you, even if you are here or not. We all care for you and thank you for being such a blessing for me ❤
I've been watching your videos for years now. You're the first artist who has ever really inspired me. You're the reason I got into watercolors, the reason I wanted to keep going when things got tough, and the reason I want to continue my artistic journey even though I've been away for a year or two. Thank you for everything you do ❤
"...because I think there are a lot of people out there who are just like me and feel the same feelings I feel, and we can all sort of relate to each other. I think maybe I help people sometimes..." Hearing this spoken aloud made me cry. I've been dealing with a lot of self-doubt lately, and the one thing that has been helping me trust myself more is that I know I can help people by sharing my experiences with them. It's so important for us to hear that we are not alone. Thank you, Emily.
I've been following you through my 20s, from 2017 (22) to now that I'm in my last year of my 20s. Alot of your storytimes did teach me some lessons about not being a dumb 20 something 😅Thank you for your time and effort in making videos and art that give me joy.
I am so excited you are back!!! For awhile I thought you might go for good but always just wanted you to be happy and heal in your own time. I am so excited you are back! I am just a hair older than you and your journey inspired me to try to get better at art even though I thought I was "past my prime". I'm still working up the courage to put myself out there more but have made great strides. Thank you, Emily for sharing everything you do with us.
I’ve only recently found your channel but I love all your content and completely understand why you took a break. While I did miss you, I completely understand and am so proud of you! Love you so much and you got me back into art and watercolour painting ❤
I know you’ve been struggling to come back to TH-cam but I realized how much I love your channel and everything you’ve done so far. You’ve helped me so much through thick and thin and helped my find my love for art.
Aw Emily, I so vibe with your soul! You are worthy of an audience, and you sharing your experience does help so much. I'm excited to see what you do from here, even if it means you upload less, that's still worth it to me! PS my step daughter's name is Emily and I always thought when I started dating their dad how cool it was and how I knew I'd show her your channel someday!
I'm so glad that you're doing better! I was just watching a few of your videos about a month ago, and was wondering how you were doing. Very happy that you've decided to come back ❤
i was in a questionable mind-space back in the day and your videos helped me ao much getting thorugh it with your videos ;w; welcome back! you are never truly forgotten
I was working on an art piece, and I started thinking about you. It's so good to see this video. I'm glad you're healing and getting over those humps in your life.
I was literally thinking about you last week and came to check your channel to see if you posted and was sad to see you didn’t and seeing this video suggested to me made me smile so big. I would totally love to see you make your own brand of art supplies. The crochet and knitting community actually has some drama but definitely not as much as other communities. A lot of it is more so on Reddit and then content creators make videos on it. The piece is absolutely beautiful to start off. I see the version of me that would constantly give all of me away to everyone I met just so that I could be liked. I also was able to see the flip side of that, in when I realized my value for myself I was able to collect all those flowers and become the beautiful bouquet I was meant to be. Thank you so much for being you and being open about your struggles with us your audience. Aerro
Im so happy to see you again... You look so radiant Emily. ❤ And yes being part of the knitting and crochet community is peaceful but there are a few controversies 😅
I missed your videos. I’m so glad you’re back, but I’m also glad you took the time away from social media for your own sake. You’re absolutely spot on about people relating to you and being helped by your content; I can definitely say that your content has helped me before. I’ve been wanting to start my own channel for a long time, and this is giving me another push to take the steps I need to toward that, because I’d also really like to share my art and my story.
How have you been and I want to hug you. Your artwork is beautiful. I know you went through a lot, and I just have to say, I support your decisions and make what makes you happy
Oh my GOD! That TEA in the knitting community! How wrong I was!!! Also, my face freaking hurts from smiling so hard at all of your loving comments! Thank you all so much, and can’t wait for you guys to see the next video. It’s ✨ ADORABLE AND INFORMATIVE ✨
As someone who crochets (and can also knit but much prefers crocheting), I can tell you there is always drama between the crocheting community and kitting community lol. They are very connected arts and are both very lovely but I swear that there’s a war between the two communities. We are like naturally enemies for some reason 😂. Also, welcome back! I’ve missed your videos
WE’RE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU AGAINNNNN love you to death Emily
Will there be prints of this piece for sale?
@@Lizw6 I left Ravelry a while ago because of the drama. It’s just we all love yarn why can’t it just be about that instead of what it was about
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Hearing you say "my six year old formerly known as da babes" makes me wanna cry, i remember the chunky baby photos and you gushing over him :)
Emily I’ve been watching you since I was about 12/13 and im nearly 20 now. You’re always such an inspiration to me and you should be so proud of yourself
I'm in the same boat I just turned 20 and I have been watching her for years.
20 yr old children of emily we RISE‼️‼️
me too!!
I was also 12/13 when I first stared watching Emily! I just took a little trip down memory lane, and the first video I remember watching when it first came out was 6 years ago. I'm barely an adult now haha, time really flies. So glad you're back Emily ❤
what a coincidence lol, i also recently turned 20 and have been watching her content since i was 15. emily was such a breath of fresh air to me when i first watched her content, and im proud to say im still a fan ^^
Beanie is already six years old?!? Damn time have gone by so fast. I wish you and your family all the best. I took a lot a precious art related and life related lesson about being a dumb adult teen with me in my current adulthood. I still draw but it has become quite rare. It is crazy how much life has changed.
Oh Emily, I'm not even IN the knitting community and I know for a FACT that it's wild af. Lovely to hear from you - please give to us only what you can afford
For real! I innocently watched a few videos to learn how to crochet granny squares, and TH-cam immediately took that as a hint to start recommending me multiple videos on crochet drama… Pretty sure I don’t even want to know more XD
I've been a knitter for a while now and a crocheter for a little less and there is DEFINITELY more knitting drama than people expect. I actually just got done watching a 36 min video about a knitting vending festival gone so horribly horribly wrong 😭. The online community is crazy.
How tf can KNITTING be so consumed w drama ? Crazy
I remember when random friends who don’t knit or crochet stared asking me if I knew about Ravelry and what’s going on over there. As if a knitter wouldn’t know.
@@Sarah-with-an-H Oh no, I'm a knitter and I don't know. What's happening?
I found you unfortunately because of she who should not be named, but I’m grateful that it led me to your channel, it absolutely does help people, and you’re a breath of fresh air on TH-cam. Rooting for you!
Same here.
I was subscribed before that but was surprised that Emily of all people made a video on her. I knew there was drama but I never suspected the chill watercolor channel with some deep stories here and there was involved. I'm glad she spoke up because at the time I was ignoring all the tea channels due to how much worthless drama there was in the covid era
Same here
Same I hope since the internet found out about that, hopefully the harassment has stopped for Emily
same
"Thank you for being the eyes I'm not afraid of" Gah! Right in the heart! That is a powerful statement and resonates with me for many reasons. *big hugs* to anyone who needs one
It’s great to see you again Emily. About the knitting community, you would not believe the drama that goes on there. It’s interesting to learn about how people feel about patterns and yarn.
i was SHOCKED when i got into the knitting community and saw how much drama there was!! omg it seems like every week one knitter is accusing another of copying their patterns/designs 😭
What about crochet community? 👀
It's been four months. Take your time Emily. But please don't give up and let them win. We love you
Miss you, girl. Hope you’re doing great wherever you are !
The "Stay out of trouble" at the end made me tear up
I've missed you, Emily
Please do not feel obliged to justify why you needed to take a break! I’m happy you’ve returned and I hope that you continue to be creative whilst also respecting your own boundaries/needs/feelings ❤
Selfishly, I'm so glad life was able to bring you back here. You are a VERY skilled storyteller, in addition to watercolor artist. I look forward to whatever you have to share
I miss your videos, but I hope you're doing well and taking the rest and relaxation you need after all those years of pain. thank you for teaching me how to watercolor!! I found you from your whiteknights watercolor review and the schmincke palette long long ago
"we've got the knitting community... i'm sure they're pretty drama free...." OMG i spit my tea
I totally relate to being unable to handle having any 'eyeballs' on you. As someone who has been through online stalking myself, being on social media can feel like you're exposing yourself to the danger of stalking all over again. I'm very glad you took time for yourself, you deserve a break to heal in a healthy and positive environment!
I turn 22 this year and I remember being in such a dark place mentally and addiction as a young teen watching you and being so inspired by your art and story. Thanks for creating your art and sharing your story at YOUR pace 💗
@ville__are the bots devolving too? 🤖 🤡
i am currently an addict, and seeing someone i look up to who has also struggled like i am currently thrive so much is comforting. thank you for being so open about it.
Don’t give up. I’m old now but was a young addict and while there is no ONE way out of addiction - I now know there is a way out for every single one of us.
You’ll be amazed at how strong you are when you find your way out.
I started watching you when I was 12 and I recently turned 18, you were a huge part of my teenage years and what made me who I am today. I sadly did not stay out of trouble but I am an even stronger person now despite all I’ve been through.
I missed you, Art Mom. I’m glad that you took some time for yourself, the world can be so overwhelming and it’s important that you look out for you above all. Thank you for all the good things you’ve shared with us, you’ve changed our lives in ways you can’t even imagine. We love you. Thank you Emily 💕🫶
I LOVE YOU EMILY. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO GAVE ME THE COURAGE TO GO TO ART SCHOOL. Your videos where you would spill tea and we would just draw together got me through so many projects and seasons of my life. Knowing that my favorite artist is so relatable was so refreshing. I know things were/are so chaotic for you for so long. I just needed to say you've made a big impact in my life. In so many good ways that have made me joyful. I'm so proud and grateful for what you've given us so far. Please stay strong girly.
Yep it’s definitely been a while.
Missed you, lovely. 🙂 that’s the thing about kids they hold up a mirror to you. It can be hard yet rewarding to look in the mirror sometimes.
I hope you’re doing well, Emily. I miss seeing your content. I used to watch you all the time in high school/early college. Thank you for helping me as well.
hey emily! I think I speak for all of us when I say that we’re glad to see you back. Hope you’ve been doing well and taking care of yourself and your family & friends
Your blend of art and commentary always felt really down to earth, I'm really glad you took a break to focus on your mental health. I look forward to seeing whatever you make in the future.
Yall I think she's just spending more time with her family as she should
I used to be a casual viewer. Coming back to this channel now, all I have to say is.. you, really inspire me Emily. I aspire to be a little something like you in a lot of ways.
hello emily. ive been a silent watcher for years, and recently got out of a very awful abusive relationship. i feel so much of the anxiety you talk about. thank you for not making me feel so alone, in exchange youll always have my love, support, view, sub, everything. thank you, truly
Emily!! I've dearly missed you and you coming back will be an absolute joy, I am so very glad you took some time for yourself ❤
By the way, the piece personally makes me think of identity issues, asking oneself just: "Who or what Am I?"
i used to watch your story time videos all the time when i was younger, like 10-11, and you inspired me so much back then and ive been drawing 7 years now. my tween years were busy and your videos were a sense of calm i always needed. im 15 now, definitely not mature or grown lol, but i find myself coming back to your channel during the tumultuous time that is puberty. and watching your content now, it inspires me as much as it did back then. it inspires my art and it also inspires me to be a better version of myself as someone who has similarly suffered with addiction. we love you emily, and watching you (and beanie :3) grow and mature have been such a privilege. take some time for yourself, and we'll be waiting for you with open arms when you come back 🫶
Thank you for bringing the vulnerability ❤. Stepping away is so so so hard, and I'm happy you claimed that time away. And it's great seeing you back! Thank you for sharing the journey.
The way the woman in the codependent painting is gripping her belly, reminds me of my own abdominal chronic pain condition. I’m just learning to hold up the flowers
Beanie is 6?!? Oh my goodness!! That’s wild!
I’m sending love your way. I’m absolutely thrilled to have you back (I found your channel when I was deeply isolated, dealing with coming to terms with disability). And I missed you so much! Please don’t feel obligated to post for us. It is a pleasure and an honor to support your work!
I found her channel when he was just born. I was 15 back then. It's always surprising how quickly the time goes by.
probably not the best that I bring this up but know that we as audience can clearly see you are not a "bad mother". you are a perfect mum and you are a good person and i hope you live a good rest of your life.
I saw this and opened it immediately. No saving to watch later, no passing go, no collecting $200.
I had a feeling you needed a break to take care of, whatever stuff you needed to take care of.
I will patiently wait for the next video, as always. I'm thankful for whatever you are able to put out there/ here
Emily, I've been around since summer 2018. You're such a comfort to me, and watching you grow and flourish has been such a privilege. Your art and is a constant inspiration and you have shaped my interests and views from my love of animal bones and macabre art to my views on death. I'm so glad you're doing better and have found a sense of peace after what happened. I'm so excited to see your plans and to see you again ❤
i'm sure you're still gonna continue taking time for yourself but whenever you're ready I'm excited for the sciencey art videos you've made :D !! hope you & your family are doing well & extra care
in the piece you made i see a person ignoring their needs for the sake of another. their facial expression is obscured by what they want to give, and they have a facade of someone who has an abundance and is giving for the sake of gratitude (flowers are a want and not a need). however, you can see their hand clenching their stomach in pain or hunger, a need that isn't being met.
You were the one who inspired me to pursue art even if it's just as a hobby stay strong and take your we love you ❤
"The knitting community is pretty drama free.." my god the sound i made. something about mixing old ladies, young queers, and yarn makes for some (generally small and usually harmless) but numerous dramas. /usually/ people are pretty chill, but some people can absolutely get territorial lol
Hello Emily - it’s so good to see you posting and painting (beautifully) again! I know you’ll likely never read this as the video was posted eight months ago now, but I just wanted to let you know that I’m one of those people who’s found real solace and healing in your content. I first discovered you (too) many years ago, when I was experimenting with art as a way to deal with physical and emotional pain and trauma. Something in your videos really spoke to me, as someone who often felt inadequate, not good enough as an artist. I considered putting my brushes away for good many times, but I’d see one of your videos and it inspired me to keep at it - not because I was under any illusion that I’d become a master artist, but just because it’s such a beautiful form of self care and I felt encouraged to trust the process and enjoy the playfulness of putting brush to paper.
When I suddenly became very seriously ill with cancer, I would take my paints, a couple of brushes and a sketchbook into hospital with me whilst recovering from the many surgeries I needed in order to stay alive and function properly. No matter how I was feeling, whether it was happy (relief at treatment going well) or ugly (yet another surgery gone wrong), my sketchbook became my escape, a calm and quiet space just for me, where I could lose myself for a while or find a reason to keep going.
You’re part of the inspiration I had to do that. Never underestimate the effect you can have on someone’s life - even some stranger in Scotland who now picks up her brushes at least once a day, every day.
Thank you for that, and I wish you every happiness as you find a balance for your family, personal and artful life. 😊
(To anyone reading who’s wondering…I’ve been in remission for a few years now and have finally - as of last year - had all the major surgery I’m likely to need in order to repair the damage to my body. Never give up. You’re worth all of that and more.)
Hey Emily! I hope you and your family are doing fine. Haven't seen your video in a long time. Miss your sketchbook stories. You have inspired me to start drawing again and since then it has become my way of expressing my emotions as i am an introvert. I am not a great artist but i found happiness in the process. It's not about being perfect but loving what you do.
I’ve missed you so much, and I am so happy you are doing better ❤️ Learning how to manage our pain and our grief is so hard. I used to bottle things up and bury them. I’ve been working in therapy for the past 2 1/2 years to undo all the damage that caused me. It’s so hard, but it’s so worth it, and I’m so happy your on that path to healing. Sending so much love your way.
I’m not apart of the art community but I’m still here, I still remember you and your story but I remember ur bravery and vulnerability the most. It’s been 2 years and we’re still here to support you. I regret the circumstance in which I found Emily artfuls content but I’m so thankful I found it anyway
It’s okay, I assumed that you were busy, enjoying time with your family. Glad to see you back 💙
I looked up your channel a few days ago, thinking of you, realizing I haven't seen you here or even on IG for awhile. I was worried but then thought, "She is focusing on herself/family" and I was hoping that was the case. I am glad you're back and feeling better, best outcome to here. Glad your family is doing well too. You're an inspo and brave for sharing, I feel encouraged to push for my own art to build up my online shop and to make videos. 💚
Akso finished video and what I see in the art is someone suffering from this forced positivity. Basically toxic positivity. That what must come out of your throat must bring only light, positivity, joy, even if it chokes you, covers up who you are and what you're truly feeling.
I am happy you came back and are still making content even behind the scenes! I will stick around with you for as long as I can! I love your art dearly and your insight! You are a breath of fresh air as always
Welcome back! We've missed you!! In answer to your question, I see a gift of understanding how much it takes to heal from trauma and unadulterated kindness from you to the world. I see a soul that extends itself to other souls who have the same need to connect with others who have been hurt and to find our way through to the beauty that waits for us to see it again despite the harshness We've experienced. Thank you, for being that voice, that hand and that healing soul.
Sending you love. I think about how strong you are sometimes. I'm still so proud of you all these years later. You're an example that women can find the inner strength to keep going and to speak up for ourselves. You're a hero to me. I know what happened to you is awful and it shouldn't have happened to you but I hope that one thing you take away is that you're strength became a gift to others who grew and learned from your experience. And it allowed ppl to come together to protect the people that matter.
oh....well, this is awkward for me. The last time I watched one of your videos I was deep in addiction and depression. Hearing your voice and watching you watercolor, I was transported back to when I had just bought my arteza set and new supplies, wanting to increase my own skills. since you've been gone, all the drama in your world, you needed to go, and all the drama in my own needed dealt with; my inspiration to paint specifically went with you. but I hit rock bottom after my dad died and my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, so it was time I got sober (540ish days no alcohol now), and I've been cruising along since then just taking everything one day at a time, as you do when you're in recovery. And seeing this update and the painting, hearing your voice again, that you are doing well, de babes is growing (my own beebs also growing), I realized....Its time to paint again. thank you for this update, I needed this.
I forgot how much I missed your voice and your lessons.
I've been watching you since I was like 16, I think.
I wish you more healing in the future 🤍
I was thinking about you a lot lately. ❤ I am glad you are doing better.
We miss you Emily hope you and your family are well,wish you nothing but the best❤️
I’ve watched you for years. Through my own hardships, either in art or in feeling less alone through addiction during my teen years. I’m a mom now to my own 6 year old and remember finding you when my lil one was fresh and new and your content felt like a breath of fresh air. I miss your videos dear;y, but whether or not you ever return, I still hope you and your family are well and loving life. So grateful you exist. Your existence beyond social media and followers is still valid and beautiful and I’m glad you are here.
It is so wonderful to see a new post from you!! I hope you can tell from these many comments that you have given and inspired so much to this community, but I find myself wondering how we can return that love and appreciation back to you? Other than giving you the time and space you needed to heal and find yourself again, how can we as a supportive community give back and inspire you? I don"t think anyone has asked "What does Emily need?"
Thought of you today and was wondering how you were doing I hope its all well sad you haven't posted yet but also happy and proud your protecting your peace! I remember when I first got into water colors and I found your story times loved them and your transparency!
We miss you so much😢
Hello Emily! Its great that you seem so in touch with your mental health now. Welcome back, take care of yourself
I sub to your channel because you are such a good teacher of beautiful art and personal growth and struggles. Your soul is gentle and powerful at the same time. No matter what we are here for you and we are willing to be patient. We all love you. I have been watching old videos just to hear your voice again because it reminds me of being a baby watercolor person. Your videos made me fall in love with watercolor. ❤
"We got the knitting community, which is probably pretty drama free..." I just went on a huge adventure into knitting/crochet drama, and it's WILD the kinds of things that blow up over there. Shifty business practices, political extremism, pattern theft... Girl, the whole art-troubles song and dance was all there. I'm waiting for the day someone makes an AI pattern, it's going to happen.
It's already happening. People generating AI 'art' and then slapping an AI pattern on it. It's a true plague.
@@amara560 Ah. The time is now. Soon I will have a two hour video about it, then.
Who's gonna tell her about the knitting community lol...great seeing you again, Emily!!
You said "The purpose of my videos is that people can relate to me" right when I was about to write how I can relate to you at this current time.
Wow.
Emily, you inspired me to work on my art as a child and grow with it. You encouraged my passion for my work, and I’m so grateful for that. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. Sending love. 💕
It's wonderful to hear you so... grounded, I would say? Calmer, more relaxed... Today I was really thinking about you. I've also been struggling lately with life, work, and feeling unfulfilled. Things have been so hectic the past few years, and they felt even more so with social media. I cut pretty much everything out a few months ago, and slowly but surely I think I've been getting my life back. It's impossible not to feel overwhelmed as a casual user, can't even imagine what it must be like as a creator who had to go though all that you did.
I'm very excited to see all that you have to show us, to hear how your life's been and of course enjoy your art.
This piece it lovely, you always manage to capture a feeling and a condition with your paintings. At the end of the day, if you offer up everything you have, everything you are, to others, then, well, there won't be anything left for you. Or of you...
Again, welcome back.
Emily♡ take all your time you need
Hi emily I was really young when I started watching you, you helped me a lot with doing watercolors, realized a lot of things about myself, and my mental health.
As you said, we have grown up and progressed to different places… but Seeing you do art again made me want to go back to it. I wish you good wealth and good health! Thank you for being our Art mom here.
This made my day! Thank you for being you and sharing what you create with us. You will always be the art youtuber I really look up to. Be kind to yourself 🖤
PS I LOVE WATERCOLOR PENCILS! They are so underrated! I’m also so proud of you for your collab with Arteza and I can’t wait to get my hands on it 💕
your older videos are still nice to listen to, and they're all pretty relaxing to listen to. very good to wind down with, and my favorites do have a lot of good advice i've found incredibly helpful in my own life. thank you for the work you've done in the past, and thank you for being an inspiration to me. it's good to see that you're back, and that you're doing better.
It makes me happy to hear someone say what i feel. It's difficult to understand emotions, and sometimes it helps to hear someone else who understands everything talk about it. Emily, i adore you as a person, and you are honestly one of my biggest role models. Thank you!
Emily you look beautiful and healthy. I came across your channel when *that* event happened two years ago and your raw honesty was something else. I find you to be inspirational.
Your art is beautiful as well; in an age with so much digital art (not that there's anything wrong with it, it's just a preference thing for me) it was cool to see you paint with such talent and it's just incredibly relaxing to watch you do so.
I'm unfortunately super aware of the ridiculous silliness of the knitting/crochet community - mostly because I have incredibly talented friends and family members who do both and find it so arbitrary.
It's an incredible hobby and if it sparks joy, who cares what pattern, stitch, type of yarn, etc you use.
Do what makes you happy!
On a side note, everyone processes trauma differently. Sometimes you have a weird delayed reaction. I tried to take my life in 2018 and was in denial about it until about a year ago when I had to accept that it was a legitimate attempt. Feelings are difficult to process and sometimes even when you think you've moved past certain things, old feelings creep up and hit you like a wave. Healing is a long arduous process and you just do the best you can and take it one day at a time. I wish you all the best.
Truama responses are strange things and pop up even when we think we’re doing better. I’m glad you could afford to time the time you need, but I am also glad to see your art and hear your voice again.
I see an explosion of emotion that could not be contained.
So glad you’re back, taking care of yourself and doing well. I’ve missed you and your art.
My fiancé is currently enlisted in the Navy and going through basic training. In what's been one of the hardest times in my life, and my "friends" are nowhere to be found, seeing you return, even if only for a moment, has brought such a wonderful peace to my heart. Thank you for everything, Emily ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for years, you helped me get into watercolor!! I understand needing to take a step back to heal, and I’m glad that you’re far enough along your journey to share with us again.
Missed you!! Don’t let anyone hold you back! They are just noise. Turn them off
your ability to self reflect so deeply is rlly admirable, i hope i grow to have this in depth of an ability some day
Its more than okay Emily that you did what you needed to do for your mental health.🥺 Im glad you did what you needed as I've been there.
Miss your videos. I hope you’re doing ok…
welcome back emily!! we all missed you!!
I was literally just thinking about you a few days ago.
Glad to see you back. One of the reasons people want to watch you is because they see someone who has recovered from and/or overcome the problems they are dealing with. Sometimes the struggles you are dealing with look impossible to deal with. But seeing someone who has overcome them is a reminder it is possible to turn over a new leaf. That's important for all other 'Emilys' in the world.
I'm so happy to see a new video from you!
Emily! You have been one of my biggest inspirations as an artist. I started watching you when I was 12 and now I'm almost 18. You are such a strong and genuine person and the impact you have on me has really changed and helped me. Your videos have comforted me during my most traumatic times and continue to do so. Even if this might be your last video, I just want you to know that you have changed so many people for the better. I truly hope you enjoy your current life and have fun with your children. And even if this might sound a little bit selfish, I hope someday you will feel the need to come back, even only for a while. We all love you, even if you are here or not.
We all care for you and thank you for being such a blessing for me ❤
So glad you are back Emily! I draw along while watching and listening to your videos! You definitely keep me motivated as an artist! :)
I've been watching your videos for years now. You're the first artist who has ever really inspired me. You're the reason I got into watercolors, the reason I wanted to keep going when things got tough, and the reason I want to continue my artistic journey even though I've been away for a year or two. Thank you for everything you do ❤
So glad to see your videos again. Missed you! I’m glad you took the time you needed.
"...because I think there are a lot of people out there who are just like me and feel the same feelings I feel, and we can all sort of relate to each other. I think maybe I help people sometimes..." Hearing this spoken aloud made me cry. I've been dealing with a lot of self-doubt lately, and the one thing that has been helping me trust myself more is that I know I can help people by sharing my experiences with them. It's so important for us to hear that we are not alone. Thank you, Emily.
I've been following you through my 20s, from 2017 (22) to now that I'm in my last year of my 20s. Alot of your storytimes did teach me some lessons about not being a dumb 20 something 😅Thank you for your time and effort in making videos and art that give me joy.
I am so excited you are back!!! For awhile I thought you might go for good but always just wanted you to be happy and heal in your own time. I am so excited you are back! I am just a hair older than you and your journey inspired me to try to get better at art even though I thought I was "past my prime". I'm still working up the courage to put myself out there more but have made great strides. Thank you, Emily for sharing everything you do with us.
I’ve only recently found your channel but I love all your content and completely understand why you took a break. While I did miss you, I completely understand and am so proud of you! Love you so much and you got me back into art and watercolour painting ❤
I know you’ve been struggling to come back to TH-cam but I realized how much I love your channel and everything you’ve done so far. You’ve helped me so much through thick and thin and helped my find my love for art.
Aw Emily, I so vibe with your soul! You are worthy of an audience, and you sharing your experience does help so much. I'm excited to see what you do from here, even if it means you upload less, that's still worth it to me!
PS my step daughter's name is Emily and I always thought when I started dating their dad how cool it was and how I knew I'd show her your channel someday!
I'm so glad that you're doing better! I was just watching a few of your videos about a month ago, and was wondering how you were doing. Very happy that you've decided to come back ❤
Sending you well wishes and know we never have forgotten about you and your bravery. Happy Thanksgiving ❤
i was in a questionable mind-space back in the day and your videos helped me ao much getting thorugh it with your videos ;w; welcome back! you are never truly forgotten
I was working on an art piece, and I started thinking about you. It's so good to see this video. I'm glad you're healing and getting over those humps in your life.
I was literally thinking about you last week and came to check your channel to see if you posted and was sad to see you didn’t and seeing this video suggested to me made me smile so big.
I would totally love to see you make your own brand of art supplies. The crochet and knitting community actually has some drama but definitely not as much as other communities. A lot of it is more so on Reddit and then content creators make videos on it.
The piece is absolutely beautiful to start off. I see the version of me that would constantly give all of me away to everyone I met just so that I could be liked. I also was able to see the flip side of that, in when I realized my value for myself I was able to collect all those flowers and become the beautiful bouquet I was meant to be.
Thank you so much for being you and being open about your struggles with us your audience.
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Im so happy to see you again... You look so radiant Emily. ❤ And yes being part of the knitting and crochet community is peaceful but there are a few controversies 😅
I missed your videos. I’m so glad you’re back, but I’m also glad you took the time away from social media for your own sake. You’re absolutely spot on about people relating to you and being helped by your content; I can definitely say that your content has helped me before.
I’ve been wanting to start my own channel for a long time, and this is giving me another push to take the steps I need to toward that, because I’d also really like to share my art and my story.
How have you been and I want to hug you. Your artwork is beautiful. I know you went through a lot, and I just have to say, I support your decisions and make what makes you happy