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[celestethoms]

I need to be real honest about something here. Your content lately (last year or so) has been so good, so freakin' good. Well done.

[minimations]

I'm 46 and have loved cartoons, animation, and drawing all my life. A few years ago I created an animated video from a song I wrote based on my career experience and became even more passionate about animation. I have worried that I am too old to do anything now with animation, but you have inspired me! It is never too late! Thank you.

[alexiz]

Wow, I've gotta say...Jazza, you're one INSANELY talented guy. Drawing, animation, writing, music, singing, even voice acting. That's just awesome.

[Keetz]

This mini documentary is so cool! The part about your son watching it, that honestly made me tear up a bit

[Rebecca.G]

So I teared up at the violin part, then when MJ was loving your work. What are you doing to me!! lol

[gachanoodle]

Just want to say.. you inspire me and many other people sooo much! I really want to grow up to be an animator and artist too! I love you and your art so much! ive watched all your videos about a million time! I dont think i wouldve gotten into art or at least kept trying if it were not for you and your videos! Keep doing what your doing and inspiring millions... i used to get bullied a lot and still do, and at the end of the day when i feel like just dying.. you and your videos help me a lot. I laugh and smile more watching your videos than i do doing anything else.. i know this is long and random but i just wanted to put it out there how much you help and inspire people like me! I love you jazza.

[ACosmicCastaway]

Just WOW!
And I'm still crawling in doubts about my decision to learn and keep drawing simple ideas digitally.
Amazingly inspiring, man.

[withorwithoutnuts]

I really wish I could get into animating seriously. Sadly I only have time to do short little animations in between art pieces, and attempts at creating comics. They're never really good, and I barely improve with each one, but at least I'm doing something.

[SpaceRhymesWithAce]

OK I almost cried while watching the short but I ACTUALLY cried while watching this. especially the part with your son made me so emotional because I want to become an illustrator and work in a kindergarten right now so children and art as a combination make me incredibly sentimental as it is. and also thank you so much for uploading this because it helps to understand just how much work goes into something like this.

[k-visionsoftworks]

This right here is something I keep coming to, inspired as always!

[XanBos]

You my friend, are a creative genius. As a freelance artist/illustrator, and a musician myself, I can only say that I pale in comparison to what you do. I have now been watching your channel for over a month now, running through the many tutorials and finding that even though I know the basics, and even though I see clearly each process you describe to get to the final results of a project, I still fall short of being the class act that you are. You are an inspiration to artists all over the world, and in my case, even though I have been doing this for many years, you give me the push to carry on. Thank you SO much for what you do on here, and any of your other endeavors!

[CrayVee]

This is why I love this channel and the man behind it, you can obviously see his passion on creating this amazing piece of art with an intention to actually inspire hundreds of thousands of people. We love your existence Jazza! Thank you so much! :)

[ModelNumbers]

I will always have respect for these talented artists and their work that they have so much connection to

[mayanfield]

the fact that you are so connected to the tale taller and it means so much to you bring to us the viewers waves of feelings about the video even before you said that the animation is personal for you. you put so much thogth into it, the little things, the sounds- what would make it real and why everything is happening. that is magic. 10 minutes of gold made me cry so much. you are a very special man and I want to thank you for what you're giving to us.(sorry for my bad English it's not my language)

[roundishwhale]

So I cried while watching the Tale teller...and now I cried while watching the behind the scenes as you mentioned the way your son loves it...I am so happy for you, hope you manage to keep up being who you are no matter what life throws at you^^

[Sitdruk]

I really look forward to using everything you’ve ever taught me, especially classic techniques and new ways you’ve displayed on your videos! I only have an iPad but it isn’t the tool but the artist behind the tool that makes the art.

[belleaimee]

This was so professionally presented! Amazing Jazza! I don't even have words, just bravo! And the bit about your son... couldn't help but tear up, got my maternal heartstrings going. Good on ya and best wishes for continued success!

[HypeStudioSA]

Every time I feel down and about to give up I come back to watch this video specially when you talked about how your son liked what you did at the end .. it is really inspiring me .. Thanks a lot Jazza

[jacquesca]

Jazza, Are you going to add a character or two from the tale teller to your wall collage? Thanks.

[livixdesardet]

And though with every shaking step, his bones would beg him tarry...
He pushed on through bitter cold,
Not withstanding he was old.
For he knew he must behold
That the tales would be told....
AMAZING FLOW OF LYRICS MAN!!!! You've got me reciting the lines of the Tale teller!!
Awesome work man!!!!