Thanks Adam! The trick is to work slow and methodically then put your work in timelapse and call it a "speedpaint"

Anyone else drawing while his soothing voice and advice is in the background? *raises hand*

The "Your own voice is unremarkable to you" part hits like a truck

This brought me to tears... I often feel like I fall behind because I have a physical disability. I have a muscle wasting disease but art and music are my passions. Sometimes projects would take me longer so this helps me relax and reassure me that I’m doing ok and just because my way of creation takes longer, it doesn’t matter, as long as I’m going at my own tempo. Thank you 🙏🏻

It may be a really stupid thing to say this but this pandemic helped me find my true self, I'm introverted and being stuck inside my nest helped me gain so much art progress, because all my life distractions got filtered out and allowed me to enjoy my art fully. I'm sorry for those that got affected by the pandemic though.

With all the craziness of the last four years, I have to say: listening to your videos and working on my artistic endeavors has been pivotal in bringing myself back to a place of calm.

Drill Sergeants would always tell us when executing some complicated task, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Work Smarter Not Harder - in blue-collar contexts, the professionals understand that a little planning, forethought, and organization make everything go exponentially faster.

It's ok to stop and smell the roses. You're just thinking after all.

Boro Dante once said in his video "Don't rush, you don't have time to rush", it really sticks.

Perfect Timing. Listening to you while doing a midnight drawing Session in germany ❤

"The fastest way to get quicker, is to slow down" - Evan Amundsen

I was struggling with my art for weeks now, thinking I am too slow. And even if I spend a lot of time on my drawings, they turn out bad. I needed, WE needed to hear that. And while listening to this video, I created the first sketch in many months, which I really like. And I am very grateful for that, thank you so much.

I don't understand who can put thumbs down for this... It feels like I'm having an art therapy and it's amazing! Your soothing voice calming me down and guides me to my better self. Thank you.

Every time I hit a slump and feel lost and uninspired with my art I listen to one or two of your videos and my hands immediately start twitching to paint again. Just for the fun of it. And then I produce works I'm satisfied with. Thank you.

I've never knew that Beksiński had viedos with him painting. That's so amazing! thanks for letting me know!

Just want to say, these videos, as a full-time commission artist, to listen to while drawing, are very impactful! I find you humble and genuine and full of very useful information! Thank you for your channel.

Also, when you talked about Covid being a blessing for us introverts, I really felt that. After losing my job all the way back in March, it was honestly the best thing to ever happen to me. I had been going through a really rough time with my personal life and I felt like everything I had worked hard towards was crumbling down in front of me. But as an extreme introvert as well, it helped me beyond imagination. Having all the time in the world in my own isolated space, just focusing on myself, my art, and my thoughts. The entire year was basically an inner monologue within my mind. It helped me figure out who I really am and what exactly I needed vs what I wanted. My art skills grew SO much, and I mean, SO MUCH just within the first couple of months of being quarantined. It ended up being one of the most beneficial years of my life on a personal level, even with the world falling apart. It was definitely a crazy year, but I feel like a lot of people also had this same feeling. It really forced us to stop everything we thought was normal and take a good hard look at a lot of things in our lives. And to SLOW. DOWN. It's definitely a year I will never forget. ❤️

You’re absolutely right about being a student and not knowing what to do with myself. I took fall 2020 off and am going back all online in two weeks (I’m so worried how its going to go; all animation courses online). But i did just get a years subscription to Schoolism and am going to try to use that to hone my skills a bit more outside of my uni classes. I’ve been really trying to better myself the past few weeks after being stuck home for a semester wore my down. I’ve been getting better! I even published my online portfolio for the first time!! Thanks for another amazing video to listen to while I get stuff done!!

Thank you for being the art dad me and many need. When I hear u I feel like I'm heard in my heart, inner child, and romantic soul. So thank you for these beautiful videos of life talks. Thank u truly for everything and more.

Yo im 17 and as a concept artist(student) i always try to keep a balance of speed and quality. Even knowing that YOU just hit me on a spiritual level I've changed for the better. And to that I thank you I wish you many blessings 🙏.

I look at your arrwork, but I mostly use your vids as podcasts as I paint. Your voice is so soothing and I love your talks. Thanks for your videos.

Thx for sharing all these with us. Youre prob one of the most inspiring people on this platform - i feel like ive grown so much the last couple of weeks and overcome a big roadblock. Your pep talks played a crucial role in that im pretty sure :3

So true! When you become better it's not like you go faster from the start to the finish point in your painting, it's the path that actually becomes shorter, because you make fewer mistakes - you need to make fewer steps to get to the same goal, you increase the percentage of right decisions with your experience. Sometimes the right decision is in your head, because you know what to do since you've studied and observed; sometimes the right decision is in your hand, because it had drawn it for throusands of times. Speed is really just a byproduct of knowledge and experience, because you don't take as much time making mistakes.

This is so true. I'm listening to you, taking it in, while painting a piece in Photoshop. Found myself slowing down, and giving more thought to each stroke and color, before putting stylus to tablet.

If anyone has a no idea how to type a name of a mentioned artist - it's Zdzisław Beksiński Thank you for mentioning him. He's an incredible artist who desereves more recognition.

You've done it again. Every time I listen to you, things just click while I'm painting or drawing. None of what I did here in the last 30 minutes is a masterpiece by any means, but I felt like I was able to get what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

As soon as you said you want the video to be spent inspiring others do art and not looking at your painting, I had already sat up listening and begun sketching. It’s so nice to absorb your words; they are very impactful. Hearing you say that masterful artists are aware art is patient process makes me feel a little less worried. You help me remember to own my space and my time. From a student artist to you, thank you so much. :)

I never get tired of your art or your talks. The message is one I needed to hear and this painting is like the house from Up in some darker universe and I'm living for it.

Always love your videos Adam, thank you for being my personal therapist 😄, I'm struggling alot with everything so even just hearing you talk keeps my mind at ease, thank you.

Thanks for continually sharing your experience! It helps us all.

Its about time Bobby Chiu invited you to his weekly art talk. It would be superbly awesome!

Is gonna sound weird but I watch this video twice while I’m sketching. It’s given me relaxation with calm vibes... thanks so much for sharing this with us I appreciate that...💜

You just gifted my with the most pleasing painting session in my life. Thank you so much adam, from the bottom of my heart!

Really needed to hear all this. I usualy get caught up in a vortex of dispair while trying to do the simplest of things and failing awfully. After a moment I understand that maybe I was going to fast, not even thinking about what I was doing. THIS is why. Thank you very much this video.

Your son's drawing is so adorable. Definitely says a lot. haha I love it! Thank you so much for all your content. Your videos have been such a blessing to me and for my artistic career/life. You're an art angel.

This has to be one of your best wisdom gifts -if not THE best, and that's no easy choice here. It's not like one has to choose of course, it's just that while I was doing my animation workout, I had to pause and think "wow, I think I just unlocked a new path in my brain, I 've got to pay the man respect". Thank you so much again, Adam

i love listening to art talks in general, but i gotta say, i use this channel more as a mean of.. meditation? there is something so soothing about the music, the soft way of speaking and just, the genuine feelings shared through these videos

I can't express the feeling that I get every week when I see you video notifications pop up thank you so much Adam.

I need a five hour video of you just talking cause I swear to god these videos are so awesome to listen to while drawing! Thank you for all your wisdom! :)

Hi Adam. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I thought about telling you that the part here where you say that you hope that your videos don't inspire others to look at your art but to create their own has been successful. Whenever I feel stuck, or want to draw but don't know what, I put on your videos. They inspire me to look inwards and to slow down and help me focus. Thank you for making them. Some of my best work has been made with your voice in the background.

I really love to listen to you, attentively, as I work. And this video really hit me, so I had to take a break, stop in my tracks, think deeper, listening to you looking at myself in a different way. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Thank you for your time.

honest, inspiring, and packed with knowledge. I couldn't click SUBSCRIBE fast enough. This is now my top channel.

Yes, your videos DO inspire me to create my own art. With other creators I often feel like I need to look at the screen, or at the very least I feel a little shame if I don't, like I'm missing something, but... It's never the case with you. Because your videos are PERFECT for drawing. I'm not missing anything: I listen to it all and it helps me crate, and that's what both me AND you want, I knew it somehow. And yes, it might be a shame that I don't see how you draw, or that I'm not as familiar with your art as I could be, but, honestly... that's not true. because listening to you gives me so much more than a tutorial or a speedpaint. It gives me a feeling of how you work, no, of what kind of artist you are. And what kind of artist I am. It lets me hear your artistic voice - and resonate, and hear mine. And I will be eternally grateful for that. Thank you, Adam. Thank you so, so much.

Woah the last part, where you talk about how we think the things we think/want to share are 'yesterday's news' really resonated with me. And tempo is so crucial, I noticed a big difference in my approach and progress to drawing ( and painting) when I learned about it and slowed down. Thanks for the awesome video.

Thank you so much Andam. It's interesting how hard it is to not be influenced away from your art and self. Your talks always seem to hit the spot of what I'm going through. I hope some day I'm able to thank you personally. Have a great week.

Hey, I've just recently found your page and couldn't be happier. Really appreciate the insight! I've been listening while animating some work. Keep them coming!

Wow!! Thank you for this, Adam! Came just in time. ♥♥♥

Ahhh, cant wait to listen to this once I start drawing tomorrow morning! Your videos have been helping me pomodoro my way through my work and I appreciate it so much! ♡

art in all it's forms has it's own space and timeline. thank you for this. beautifully said and explained.

About a week ago, I decided to exercise and focus on my drawing fundamentals. This video helped me recall on what I need to work on thank you for this talk. By the way, I this new painting concept. Its cool that you decided to make a architect piece as the main subject.

You really deserve more subscribers man, you probably don't know it, but you have a really soothing voice to listen to when drawing/painting. You are probably one of the best artist that I know of. And I want every other artist in this youtube comment section to know that they are amazing too in their own unique way. And that they also should have an incredible day, I'll probably love your art as well, because everyone has their very own way of interpreting things, their very own art style and their very own personality. At first I was more into wanting to draw anime but now I'm more inspired by you and your incredible art Adam. And I hope you have an incredible week Adam, if you're reading this :) (also, I apologise if anything is confusing in this text, english is not my first language and I also have dyslexia. But everyone have a nice day.)

Perfect timing, I'm doing a big project for the Riot LoL fanart contest. Thanks for the video!

It's funny to realize how i spent my time trying to get rid of everything i was doing right. And then your father-like voice turns me in the right direction. Thank you.

Wow, this video really changed my perspective not only about my art, but my life as a whole and the way I would like to go about it. I really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you. ❤️

Thank you for this talk! I haven't really given much thought into pacing but your videos give me ideas to reflect on while creating. Here's to a good week ahead!

Beksiński is my homie, I'm glad you know about him and how nice you talk about his work ❤️

I keep forgetting im subscribed to you, and then every once in a while i come back and its exactly what i need to hear. thank you.

This is very helpfull! I still fall back into going to fast all the time. You soothing voice actually helps me slow down, so I guess I have to play your videos in the background when I paint!

Once again, thank you for being so open and sharing your thoughts with us. You are very much appreciated!

i got the sudden and very real feeling halfway through this video that you were speaking directly to me, personally, through the screen. it almost brought me to tears and i very much needed to hear this advice. this is the first video ive seen from your channel and you've absolutely earned a regular listener. thank you.

Thank you for sharing this message with the world. I hope it reaches a lot of artists. I know this isn't about me but here is my experience; I used to beat myself up for not being fast enough, especially because I was nearing the age of 30. A friend had thought me a tiny mad idea that if you haven't made it into the gaming industry by 30, you become irrelevant. And as I aged I became more frustrated as I set unrealistic goals (especially needing to be faster and comparing). Ironically having to become faster and faster actually paralyzed me from making art for the remaining 7 years of my 20ies. This video and the procrastination one are golden knowledge every artist should hear and take to heart. Thank you so much for your videos and your calm pace Adam. They, alongside of learning to love and accepting myself, have played an important part in accepting that I am 30 now and that I am still allowed to make my own art. And who knows, perhaps I will still make it in the industry sometime.

Hey Adam, ive been listening to that soothing voice and calm music for about a year now and i really wanted to let you know that until recently, ive been able to complete a decent portfolio and land my dream job (concept artist). Coming from an industrial design background, i had a lot of trouble believing in my skills but your words have been very valuable to me. The way you introspect about stuff really resonates with me (and i'm sure all the other viewers too). I'm happy you continue to do what you do :)

Thank you always for your insightful videos. I've learned this last few months the importance of slowing down in my art and it's really changed my perspective on how I approach my work. I'm definitely happier and more comfortable and less stressed. ❤️ Love to you and your family.

You just makes me realize that I am totally in stress on my new job. I have to breath more...THANK YOU.

Sir, I think you just changed my life for better, and I rarely am able to say this about anyone. thank you

Im always listening while I create. thank you Adam!

I resonate with how you talk about and think about things! Its something that I’d had really like, frowned upon and shamed by others around me, particularly family. I learned only recently that I am a highly sensitive person, aka HSP, which is a personality trait that is about having high Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Its not that the senses are stronger, but its more that theres less of a filter there, so its about Depth of processing and about Noticing more. Thats why, I think, I talk about things in a much deeper way - not better, just different, going into the nitty gritty and nuances/relations to other topics - which is a similarity I noticed in how you and I talk when explaining something. Its really nice to see that, since a big part of my recovery from my particular mental health situation is in finding my real Self, breaking away from a False Self, and it involves being present, thoughtful, and embracing your Self - including tempo, depth of thought, how you Are - and especially in recognizing that what you Are is a gift. Literally just Being in this world is a very, very positive influence. Notice how being just, together with someone, has such a nice feeling absent of any talking. Thats what kind of influence everyone has, and thats passive, thats innate. We’re all lovable, and we deserve the right to love our Self for who we are. No exceptions. Its difficult to meet up the conscious belief with the subconscious belief of this, which is why my recovery is largely centered on that, but it absolutely is possible. You can actually change your beliefs, and this is coming from someone who has had their brain developed to survive in a life-threatening scenario for my whole childhood, which i have had only 2 years distance from to be honest. Self-hate/shame is a survival tactic my younger self developed to survive, because being myself unreserved was genuinely dangerous back then, so my brain doesn’t work well in a normal world. But, it does change, physically. Therapy is really really essential to that process, but it’s possible. And its worth it to get to where you allow yourself to embrace yourself fully and freely, to really really love yourself, and to break the beliefs of hating/blaming yourself for not feeling okay, for not healing yet or faster, for having pain, for not being “productive enough.” Its really a sense of peace because its almost like a state of no obligation. No feeling of needing justification for Being. Its what my goal is, I dont want to come off as all together; currently I cannot drive safely, am unemployed living under the care of my dad as I undergo treatment, and struggle to get the dishes done and floor swept. Mental disabilities are disabilities, and we need to like, be easier on ourselves even if we don’t have disabilities, to the point where its a no obligation state, aside from what we need to literally survive. Otherwise, I think its a peace believing, or trying to believe, that “I don’t need to justify myself.” A sort of “I am.” versus “I am, if” set of states. This is an example of what I originally started talking about lol, I have trouble cutting/concluding my thoughts/what Im saying, which is just because of who I am. Its problematic when it makes it difficult to communicate, but its not an issue with who I am, but rather something I need to keep in mind and thoughtfully control my actions in consideration with my nature and my goal/intent. I wish I put a bit more thought into what to say/where to cut it off, but that’s something to take for the next time I comment or talk, rather than eliminate myself and my speech. I got in that bad habit before, and it affected my health extremely poorly to where I developed a severe self-hate complex, so know that what we say to ourselves - or dont say - has a big effect on our health!! Anyways uhhhh thank you for your insight in this video!!!! I resonated with it and feel a lot better about my art, and life, process because of it, since I really can seem slow due to analyzing a lot and then executing in short bursts, a key part of highly sensitive disposition! Just like, learning to live, without judgement and shame.

my first drawing tablet is arriving today, i've been sketching casually for many years. Your videos have been a great source of inspiration for me in the past; the philosophical approach you bring to art is incredibly refreshing. Thank you.

i love your videos Adam. Thank you for sharing!

So interesting I found your channel when I did. Almost feels like a sign lol. Thank you for all these videos. Ive learned so much, not just art but also about myself.

Thanks a lot for all the videos. It always makes me feel calm.

I really love your videos, they calm me down when I draw or paint :) Thank you so much!

This was absolutely amazing, Adam. Thank you. Ending with the concept of the unique worth in ourselves that may even be invisible from within is very moving. The idea that our own selves, and our work, is not mundane or old to someone else out there who will see it and be drawn in by it's newness and unique qualities that we may be taking for granted - I'm cementing this into my brain so that I can keep this thought with me moving forward.

Cheers Adam for all the videos, all the way from England. I'm always listening them while I'm painting and they really do help.

Love love looove. the message in this video. It's something that I've started realizing and learning on my own. Especially just slowing down and not worrying too much, I start to discover more about myself, and all the different phases I go through in my process. It's all pretty interesting the things you pick up when you're just going at your tempo and not focused on anything else but this piece and how you'll approach each aspect of it. Also, shoutout to Istebrak, glad you mentioned her. She's been a big inspiration and has helped me quite a lot, especially discovering the fundamentals on a deeper, and often times more practical level.

Hey man, I've been struggling with finishing my work portfolio as I did bad in university. Thank you for being the soothing voice that calms me in this extremely anxious time for me.

This is so true. Something I am trying to break myself of again is rushing. I used to have to have a full time dead end job to make ends meet until I got my freelance going again. That only left me very few hours a week to work on my craft. I would rush. I needed to get more out quickly so I could get the audience to build my freelance up to get out of the full time job. Now I have all the time in the world and am getting myself back into taking my time with each work.

This is wonderful, thankyou. its so soothing to sit and draw and listen to you in the background. And so many things I needed to hear.

sometimes these videos make me want to cry, your voice is so soothing and you always tell me to be kind to myself

Very inspirational video again, can't wait to see you on Thursday!

this video helped me understand a lot of things, especially in terms of school actually which may be a bit surprising. but the reason behind this is how tests are framed. tests are often timed but I'm never anxious which was always confusing. I have friends who suffer from the limited time frame that is placed on tests and I've always tried helping them out, but never quite could. then this video comes along and helped me understand and I've been sending this not for the sake of any friends who are artists, but rather to my friends who struggle with timed tests or any sort of situation where time was of the essence. and for that, thank you so much

Thank you very much! Your channel and your video were a real discovery for me. These thoughts are very much reflected in me, literally to the point of tears sometimes. Thanks for the work you are doing, you help me to feel stronger, closer to myself. Appreciate it so much

One of the reasons I love your videos is because I play it while I'm drawing and gives me a nostalgic feeling from back when I was in Highschool: I'm drawing while the Teacher is explaining things, and of course, I could pay attention to that AND the drawing, but nothing else. Ps: I'm surprised you mentioned Istebrak, I like her a lot too ^^

God, this is one of the very few advice videos I listened to so attentively. "It's not about the sped of your strokes, but precision" so on point. I've been looking for this. Thank you very much.

This was like a brain massage , cheers!

what a beautiful video Adam, definitely inspires me more to keep creating for an audience, you are the best

I like to draw or paint when I listen to you, and I always get the best results, I become much more self aware and calm, my mind just becomes quiet and I just concentrate in your words and my work.

So many poltical drama and crap going on is freaking exhausting. But thankfully there's still light from diamonds and angels in this dark world. Thank you Adam!

I always draw while listening to your videos.it' really helps me to concentrate on my drawings

I listened and thank you very kindly. I know that I've always been in the right tempo.

I needed this, I needed to teach my self to slow down. I think my out of spacing and making my self push to ward what triggers my anxiety which reflects on my artworks.. Thank you for this

Hey Adam, I just want to say thank you for making this video. It is something that I really needed to hear especially for someone who has been struggling to improve this made me feel I am slightly closer to finding my voice in my work. I graduated art school last year and I have been jobless. It’s even more stressful knowing friends around me are getting jobs in the game industry, yet I am still stuck at home struggling to improve because I had been rushing myself. Thank you for showing the way out. I would love to meet you one day!

What a _brilliant_ video. I recognize everything you say from my own experiences in covid. Finding out that working at my own pace feels best. Doing things right; with precision (though I still felt 'slow' sometimes - thank you for the encouragement!). And finding my own life pace since the virus; adapting to working from home. Just this week too, I found artistic inspiration that really helped consolidate my tempo. Adam - it is awesome that you're able to be your creative, genuine self in these videos. What you say to other artists is beyond valuable. You're an amazing, beautiful person. Thank you.

I needed to hear this, I was just looking for some random art video to play while i focused on something else and this ended up being a good catch. The lesson is so deep I dont know which playlist to save this to lol. Thank you for your efforts.

Thank you Adam. This has been my whole problem. I have been rushing and then becoming constantly discouraged by how long things tend to take. Worrying always about volume. Unfortunately, this volume advice may have been something I misconstrued from one the artists you mentioned in this video. So, very very much appreciated. Best art talk I've listened to in a long time.

its odd to think this video was 30 minutes while I felt that it was only 2 minutes, how time flies by when you're doing something you love

I loved that you mentioned sinix. His video about tempo is the first time I heard about this concept, and as you say, numerous artists have also talked about it. The best part is that everyone brings a slightly different voice and interpretation.

Love the painting Adam, it's wonderful

eeyyy time to chill with adam as i do exercise drawings ive been super stressed out so thanks adam!! i hope u have a great day and everyone down here leaving nice comments i luv u and stay safe!!!