Should Artists Be Activists Too?

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[ssavaart]

Wow. I am in tears reading all of these amazing messages from you. I had no idea I had an impact on so many lives.

I always want to show the insecurities and doubts that I have in my art and myself so others don't feel alone.

This video was just a reaction to what is going on in the world (and especially locally) and it was not meant to be political in any way. Just the feeling of helplessness in a crazy world.

Thank you for making me feel like I'm making a difference. It means the world to me.

♥

[somelad]

You inspired a teenage boy in South Africa to express himself and turn this expression into a living. Thank you for creating videos and thank you for inspiring me.

[jeanne_du_lys]

I know it’s not much, but your videos always help me remember art can be a fun, not stressful thing that I enjoy. They really help get that motivation going.

[wait]

I don't know why but as soon as you mentioned "the autistic boy" I nearly started crying. This video makes me remember all the artists who made me who I am and all the ways they change the world every day. Who knew a 1 minute video could be so emotional!

[TimeLapse]

I want to say, your one of my FAVOURITE artists, and not just on YouTube, I mean in the entire world. I mean, out of the MILLIONS of artists on YouTube, your that guy out of the Million. I just want to say you have a really calming energy and your that person that lights up someone's room when you walk through the door

[KingofKringe]

This is a beautiful video. Goosebumps are still traveling up my spine. Thank you, Scott

[memezurdreamz]

We love your art and thoughts Scott. Please never stop sharing your thoughts with the world, same goes for the amazing art you make.

[BlissAnimations]

You're doing more than enough man. It's so encouraging to see someone your age standing up for what's right

[faithkasepoi]

I'm in Africa, in a small town in Kenya. I thought I HAD to monetize my art and it made me frustrated and depressed. Watching you I always feel the positive vibes and end up painting just to heal my soul. Thank you Scott.❤

[milkpaper]

artists give us hope. that’s got more value than you could possibly know ❤️

[boombooomz]

This is so wholesome. Artists like you can make someone's day better just by looking at their art, so thats something good y'all do for the world. You also talk about delicate subjects and not just ignore them and you support young artists. You're doing an awesome job man!

[Just_SR]

As an Iranian girl im so grateful you mentioned the situation, artists like you are helping SO MUCH you wouldn’t know it. Creating safe spaces helps us get away from reality and focus on other things, express ourselves and more. For me personally your videos help me forget about the tough situation back home and helps me feel comfort, and I cant thank you enough for that❤

[XRNEA]

You have inspired me, a 15 year old from India who wants to show his creativity go into a creative field as well

Thank you sir, you are truly awesome :D

[ralunix]

I look forward to your art everyday, because it is uplifting.
And one by one each people we touch with kindness work on a brighter future... You do have an impact.

[robinthepunk]

Scott, you have made many of my worst days manageable. I am a nuerodivergent trans kid in an unaccepting home. You inspire me every time I watch your videos. That is an artists place. To help people in small ways. Thank you for always being there for people even if you don’t know it

[thecrawfish_way]

Every single time you post an art video it inspires me to create my own art! Keep it up!

[dgf]

You definitely create a safe space. It's like we are all down the Hobbit Hole watching you paint and listening to your stories, away from the world, and that's really calming.

[Spamilton]

I know it wasn't mentioned, but you inspired someone with tourettes to take up art again. Maybe I can't draw clean lines anymore, but each piece is an example of triumph from my own mental disorder. Your art inspired me to take up watercolor again, and I love it. Thank you

[sugarbugx]

You have put together a beautiful community of people and your videos are always a safe space for me. Thank you.

[queensami]

I honestly needed to hear this because I have wondered this a few times, thank you