Why you NEED to keep making art

I have no idea how everything going on with AI will end up shaking out, and I hope the outcome of the various legal battles favor artists and give us the credit, compensation, and opportunity for consent that we deserve.

But in uncertain times, we shouldn't allow ourselves to abandon the things in our life that bring us joy and allow us to express ourselves. Art makes us human, and makes life worth living.

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[sarabreugelmans]

Thank you. As a writer, I really needed this amongst people telling us we can't make a living anymore. They're dead wrong. AI art isn't art, and never will be.

[alexlamiaart]

I make art, because it’s part of who I am. I need it like I need air or water. And my grandfather, who I was very close to, was an artist. He got me into art. He passed away six years ago, and I like to think that he’s with me while I make art.

[RorschachMantis]

It's fun to make art. It's not fun to share it.

[mikaela]

I've given up art as a living but thanks for reminding me that it's always here for me, and will always be a part of me.

[annie]

Tysm for this video❤, I was unable to pick up a pencil for days because I had the whole " what's the point" mentality because of AI art, this made me feel much better

[bryan-khgr]

ai art is just automated plagiarism, and plagiarism has been around forever. dont let it stop you from enjoying art.

[atraangelis]

This was an enjoyable listen, There is something very cathartic to doing art and losing yourself in it, I did a study on a leg in charcoal and my wife asked if i was coming to eat, and i said a already had lunch.. and she yelled back.. Dinner!!!

[samford]

I loved how you talked about making art is like a compulsion. I feel like whenever I have expressed to my family of feeling very frustrated during a time when I was not able to make art, I feel like they didn't always get it. I felt like I sounded insane, and that I wasn't doing the feeling justice. It felt like a crazy thing to even be complaining/venting about!

Like you said, it feels like my mind has been filled up, and the only way I could operate like a normal person would be to first get some of the things out through making art and other types of crafts. Once I have an idea to make something that makes me feel very inspired, I get stir-crazy, thinking about it all day until I then stay up all night and I make the thing I wanted to make. Even if the end result doesn't always live up to my grand expectations haha.

It is so hard for my mind to imagine not making art and things. Like, I think if I challenged myself to not make a single thing for one entire day, i would just be be stuck staring at the wall wherever I am, or rotting in bed binge-watching/reading to take up the time. I doubt I would have the energy to interact with anyone lol.

I went through a really rough patch a while ago, where I hadn't been able to make art or put paintbrush to easel for a long time. Didn't even keep a sketchbook. And those were some of the saddest parts of my life so far. Really set in stone how much art is a part of who I am. Now I really try to actively use art as a tool for mental health, with the mindset of some art I make is meant to be permanently private and only for me.

I rambled a lot, but in all thanks so much for your video, I really appreciated hearing someone else put an artist's mindset and feelings and compulsions into words. Very validating! <33

[Pandrew]

there is often times where i've doubted my art which I know that its relevant to everyone else but whenever I feel like I'm in a mental art block or having no motivation to create n' stuff, I either listen to music, find things that makes me happy and also after making a new finished piece, I go and get my old sketchbooks and turn pages to memory lane and keep reminding myself that I have come this far and why would I give it up all now. and that's very amazing for me to keep going, In art (specifically digital art) I felt like I found my purpose to create and tell silly stories over the cartoon characters I love and cherish. The beauty of creating is already my theraphy, I just need to think less about the outcome when sketching a new artwork idea. Also this is long but amazing commentary btw.

[Nkanyiso_K]

When I'm in a rutt I just *do something ridiculous* - right now I'm making a music video in an editing software (even though I own animation software), in 2021 I made a Nicholas Cage podcast where I did art for all the movies.

*Make art fun again*

[thejournalingbroom]

I loved this! I'm in the camp of the longer the video, the better!! ❤ ive only been doing art since 2021, started when i was 30. But I had to take a year off due to eye pain/strain, and during that year i was shocked by how much i missed doing art, how much i craved it!

[KatieLazo]

very relaxing chat! I enjoyed listening while I was drawing. felt like discord call with a friend and I let them ramble about whatever they were interested in for 30 min ^_^

[Kephinio]

What you shared at 11:45 is so powerful. I’m so happy you share content like this. That’s all I wanted to say.

[by_alice_entropie]

When we start letting AI control our thoughts and how we go about (our) art then it has won.
As long as we stand up for what we are doing there will be people love what we are creating.
In earlier times it started with prints, which artists may found intimidating, still there alwas were and always will be people which look especially for originals.
So there will always be people appreciate real art. We do not create for "hipster-trend-narrow-minded" persons. We create for those, who want to dive into an other world, even if only for a second, when looking at a postcard with our design or their destop wallpaper - and most importantly!!! We do it for us!!!

Yes, art ist our job but it is our passion, life, lifeforce, joy, way to express ourselves and so much more. Words could never be enough to put what every one of us feels when doing art.
<3

[dariofromthefuture]

Adaptability. Branding. Developing other parts of yourself other than the reclusive, escapist side of you that doesn’t like to deal with people so you draw/paint. Seeing Life as art, not just art as art - are all important. *This is coming from a loving place. Speaking as a 30 something who was once as introverted and obsessed with art as anyone ever. Trust me guys, there is way more inside of you than just being an artist or painter. Be a leader. An art-healer. A game/experience designer. Tie your art in with your intellectual persuits. These are the traits of working ‘artists’ in the future.

[Urlocalskeleton]

I love how real you kept this video. I love that you didn’t cut the pauses in your speaking and you shared your true thoughts
This video was very nice

[arisuolait]

I loved the part about how much pressure we put on ourselves to reach fame as artists, with the algorithms today and everything. It was a great voice-over to listen to. ❤ Your painting looks gorgeous too!

[rhymesandvibes]

making art simply as a passion project is so much more fun than doing it as a job imho. I think when it's just for you it feels more personal. Doing it for someone else, especiallh if they end up not liking it, can be really stressful. But hey, if that's what you wanna do, get that dream ❤❤

[sorinvladan]

Thanks for another introspective conversation Kelsey ❤ I have to share my own experience for anyone who may identify with it 😅 study the fundamentals start to finish, I used to tell myself that I have to get really good at shapes or anatomy before moving on to light and colour, and I definitely fell into the trap of the permanent student until I just got the courage to get through those fundamentals and finally move on to painting to completion, I can finally say that I am in a period of learning how to have fun with art again 😊 never being able to finish anything because I was missing that last leg of information set me back and broke my heart here and there, but in the end it worked out. For screen advice I also agree, reduction is the best medicine and curating can be a great cherry on top, obviously I try not to ignore the biggest news of our world but I want my scroll feed to be full of art and to inspire me 😅 well keep creating and it will turn out fine ❤

[ashrichfield]

you talking about how complicated grass is to paint and why you make art really hit me