Wow, jj48bf! That's a shame about your wasn't an art teacher. I also had many art teachers in my early experiences who I learned later, had little to offer in the form of instruction. They could only critique, which for me was not helpful. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. Stay well! :)

@@MDCampbell Truly creative! I remained focused and engaged through watching you draw, plus loved the rainbow like button. What a great teacher you are! 🌈🎨🖌

@@__WhatIsGoingOn__ Thank you so much, Jen! That really means a lot. Stay well! :)

lol! Thank you ReptilesAreBetterThanPeople! I wish I could, but that would mean packing boxes, moving, selling my home, etc. I'll try to do the best I can from here, if that works! hehe!! Cheers and thank you so much for the kind thought! :)

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Well, it was not my chosen field, but it was a joy and a privilege to be able to do it as long as I have. :)

I feel lucky getting paid to do art related things at work. I make bulletin board and lead coloring workshops.

Me too! Having a creative career has been rewarding, in many, many ways! :)

I began on a path teaching kids, but I was too young to appreciate the role; then I taught college for many years and it was great, but my pay scale never increased - which is why I chose to go corporate. Returning to fill in was just a wonderful way to revisit where I began and shake things up for myself, as well. As for the lamp - thanks for the heads up. I don't pay attention to a lot of the technical things, so I really appreciate you letting me know. It's a cruddy lamp from IKEA, but it does serve the purpose! :)

M.D. Campbell I think, in our way, we’ve both found outlets to continue to teach even if it’s not in a traditional setting, and it’s helped me a lot. I was in a very bad placement while also dealing with trying to manage my then recently diagnosed Narcolepsy+PCOS, and while having to take really difficult and time consuming certification/masters classes at the same time as being a first year teacher with no experience. Oh, and my school had zero budget so I was also really stressed about money since I had to buy all the supplies for my 320 students myself. Even though I didn’t have a classroom and was art on a cart. It was a rough year to say the least but I’m grateful it was so bad all at once because it was the final straw that pushed me pursue being my own boss. Plus, when you show up to interviews and say you WILL fall asleep and can’t do shift work any more they tell you leave sooooo “real” jobs aren’t in the picture any more. =>.

I have issues with the scan lines too. According to the bit of research I did, it has to do with the rate at which all LED and Fluorescent bulbs pulse and even brand new bulbs can be a problem (incandescents don't, they burn constant) . And as you said an older, failing tube can pulse even more noticeably. I recently replaced an overhead fluorescent fixture with an LED version and the scan lines got worse. Depending on your camera frame rate and shutter speed it can be less noticeable or worse. Apparently 30 fps show scan lines less than the higher 60 fps and lower video shutter speeds like 1/60 are less a problem than higher shutter speeds. Still experimenting with ideal settings but its annoying. My most recent video had terrible scan lines in the speeded up portions.

The Mind of Watercolor woooooooah. I know Malamik Art did a test on her channel of a few different lamps that gave her scan lines, and your explanation makes a lot of the results make sense, too. Pretty cool, but also frustrating! Especially if you want an affordable constant light source that’s a natural color instead of that gross orange and that doesn’t show up on camera. Oy. It’s also interesting that you mentioned the scan lines in your vid were even worse when sped up-I watch everything on YT at 2x speed and I feel like it’s usually more obvious when I do that as opposed to normal speed. That’s probably why it’s so noticeable to me. =>.

Thank you both for the feedback. I had no idea. This is something I will have to look deeper into. I've always disliked my lighting setup, just because it's all so basic. Perhaps it's time to consider upping the gear a bit? Thank you so much for the heads up. I am a techno-no-no when it comes to this stuff. :)

Thank you for checking this out, Shahema Tafader! I'm very happy you enjoyed this one! Hope all is well! :)

I really appreciate your generous feedback, books2art! Thank you so much!

Thank you, Taynan Nataly! I appreciate your kind words! :)

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Wow, such wonderful, thoughtful feedback, Michael Phillip Daly! Thank you SO much for sharing with me. As a kid, my mom handed me a ball point pen and paper and plunked me in front of the television so she could cook, do chores, or talk on the phone. I'd spend hours watching tv and doodling. So, when I went to school, I did the same thing, which I'm guessing you did as well, just sitting listening to the teacher talk while doodling throughout my sketchbook. Ooh, if I only had those high school sketchbooks now! lol!! As for your struggling to find ways to use color, I really recommend trying dip pens with dark colors, like violet, Prussian blue, or dark walnut. You can even use colored Micron pens, as well. The idea is to try and avoid using black to outline your work. Colored outlines make the artwork look more fluid to the eye, so if you're creating a piece that has a lot of blues in it, a Prussian blue outline will enhance those blues within the piece. Not sure if that makes sense how I'm saying it. I recommend just exploring and doing lots of small, simple doodles... boxes, circles, small low-detail characters, etc. See what works and play with everything at your disposal! Anyway, I'm rambling! lol! Thank you again for your kind and generous feedback. It really makes me stop and think when I get to hear the experiences of others. So, thank you for that! Cheers! ~ Mark

I really appreciate your time to share your feedback, Matthew Baker. Thank you for that! It continues to be one of my biggest hurdles. Working on a creative project for a client, yet wanting to work on my own project but being too wiped out. lol! Stay well and I hope you're finding time for your work! ~ Mark

Thank you so much, Regina Babin! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Grateful for your time and feedback. Stay well! ~ Mark

I really appreciate your feedback, Kelli Knight, especially from someone working in the classroom. I certainly miss the years I spent in the classroom, but at the same time, I'm glad I followed the corporate path to my career to be able to have actual, practical experience to talk about with young people, now. I can't tell you how many times parents will tell me that their child is going to art school, and they'll ask a hundred questions about, "What kind of job can they get?" or "Are they better off going to business school?" Every child is different, I tell them, but using myself as an example, I went to school to draw children's books and ended up making ads for shaving cream, sneakers, and office supplies! LOL! Anyhow, that you for your dedication and work in the school. I know that it's so much more than just "teaching art," and the politics, meetings, and keeping up can take a real toll on the teaching spirit. Stay strong and I hope your own creative spirit is doing great and you have time to explore your passion, as well! Thank you again and I'm grateful you chose to take time to watch and share your thoughts with me! Be well! ~ Mark

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback, Taaffeite ʕ*•ع•ʔฅ. While I sincerely and thoroughly enjoyed my experiences teaching art, from young children, high school, and college level students, it was never my true calling. The one downside for me is that even though I learned a lot and was able to tap into areas of art that I'd kind of forgotten, it did zap me of my creative spirit quite a bit, as I spent more time focusing on student's art than my own and spent more time dealing with the curriculum and administrative side of teaching as well. I'm so grateful for all my experiences, but I'm also grateful that it is not something I locked myself into for my entire life. Where I'm at now is where I feel I should be for my creative interests, and that is as a contract artist. It allows me a lot of freedom, yet I continue to work with some amazing projects. You sound like someone who is passionate about the caring and sharing of creative expression and that's exactly what is needed to be an art teacher AND what's needed from an art teacher. I have met a lot of teachers - in various subjects - who realized 10 years into their career that they wanted to be something completely different, but they were locked into teaching. It's a wonderful career, but again, like me, it's not for everyone. For those who it IS for, then it's rewarding beyond words. Cheers and thank you again! ~ Mark

Thank you for your kind, generous words, Art by Susan Frech-Sims, and very best wishes and congratulations on your new adventure! If you are experiencing anxiety, that's normal because it means you care and are about to grow... you are going to be great! Best wishes and thank you for checking this video out! ~ Mark

@@MDCampbell thank you!

Thank you, Kathryn Sloan, and yes, it was an excellent collaboration; in turn, I was very fortunate to have been with them. All the best to you and yours in the year ahead! Cheers! :)

Thank you so much, Tina Joyce, for your kind words and for your time watching! Hoping all is good, there! :)

Thank you, Brenda Snider. You are so kind and generous with your thoughts. I'm flattered and humbled, sincerely. I hope you are finding some way to channel your creative spirit, despite what's going on medically. For me, I have learned that I can be creative even in meditation, especially when I'm stuck in an MRI chamber for 45 minutes. I make up songs that go along with the noise in the machine! LOL!!! Anyhow, no, I don't think about teaching and was just grateful for the experience I had. It made me a better artist, and in my opinion, a better man. Take care!!

M.D. Campbell Awesome to know that it made you better and you are sticking to your profession. My Aunt and Grandpa on my Dads side were both professional Artist's I didn't get a ounce of anything my Dad was a musician he played several instrument's by ear. Never learned to read a note. Could listen to a song in the car go in and sit down at the organ play the whole song without missing a note when he had never played it before too. My aunt worked at a newspaper drew all the graphics for it then did many church's baptism chamber's gorgeous painting's after my grandpa retired he built a room onto the house and painted everything people would give him a picture he would paint them he also went different places and painted wood scene's or rivers he enjoyed doing then people would come to his shop and buy them. I have 3 of his paintings 2 of me and 1 a wood scene with a small stream going through it. Absolutely beautiful pictures. Wish I would of gotten some kind of talent I enjoy piddling with adult coloring no good at it but does help with pain a little. Lol you telling the story about singing along with the MRI sounds I do the same thing too funny. Good minds think alike I guess. 😃 😂😏😎. Well looking forward to watching more of your videos really enjoy listening to all i have watched so far. You take care and God bless will leave you a comment from time to time thanking you for something I have enjoyed. Especially because loved all I have watched so far.❤😄

Thank you so much, Artifact Art Studio. I'm grateful for your time in sharing your thoughts on the video and your experience as an educator. In my career, I've been fortunate to work with school-age kids, K-8 and with high school, as well. They say the grass is always greener, but for me, there was joy in watching the younger children explore and express their creative spirit in such a free, uninhibited way; however, to witness creative breakthroughs with older students was, perhaps, among the most humbling and gratifying elements of my role as an educator. And your passion will clearly translate in whatever path you choose to cover as your career unfolds. Best wishes and again, thank you! Cheers. ~ Mark

@@MDCampbell Thank you Mark for your thoughtful comment and feedback. There is much soul searching to do!

I completely agree, Kimberly Pinkney. I'm sorry to hear about the video game effect. My son's were both drawn in and hooked to them. Glad you have kids that explore their creativity! If it's in the home, then the influence will stick to them in some way. Stay well and thank you for your thoughtful feedback! Good luck with your channel! I'll check it out! ~ Mark

That's great to hear, Dave Diaz! Best of luck with your new adventure and I hope it's a blast! Cheers! :)

I'm sorry to hear that, Never No Rest. To me, that's not the ideal way to actually teach art. We're talking about a field of study that not only requires discipline and practice, but also the ability to be expressive, humorous, lazy, sloppy, and all the elements needed to explore the vast areas of that field of study. Stick with me here, and hopefully I can still learn you a trick or two! lol! Thank you for your feedback, and seriously... it's a shame that a lot of folks didn't have the most positive experiences in younger years. Cheers! ~ Mark

@@MDCampbell Thanks! Currently checking out your other video's :)

I really appreciate your kind words, Boy And Belugee! Thank you!

Thank you, matt Marshall! I am fortunate to still be in touch with my high school art teacher, who is now in his 80's. He's still got his skills, charm, and a head of hair! lol! He continues to inspire whenever we connect. Amazing. Cheers!

Thank you, D OHAVER! I appreciate your time watching and the thoughtful feedback. I learned to draw this way over many years of just drawing drawing and drawing. Eventually, it developed into a style, and the irony is, I'm still learning and that style keeps changing. lol! Cheers! :)

I really appreciate that, sarah Bradley! Thank you for checking this out, but also for taking the time to let me know. Be well! ~ Mark

I wish it were really solid gold! I could use some spending money these days! lol! Thank you, Rainbow Flakes! I'm thrilled you liked this one! ~ Mark

Can’t believe that teacher did that to you. I’m an illustrator and I can tell you it will keep happening through out your art career. My advice: say ok and do what ever feels right to you!!! 😉

Thank you for all your support, Sharon! I'm really glad you enjoy these videos. I hope all is well on your end! :)

And thanks to you, Sarah Colombani, for your kind thoughts and taking the time to share your feedback. Very grateful! :)

Wow, it makes me happy to know that people might take something away from these videos. I can totally appreciate your thoughts, here, and as for the teenage daughter... well, you _know_ I understand that! lol! Thank you for checking this one out and for your thoughtful reply. xo ~ m

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Thank you, Essie Tangle! I am always grateful for your support and kind encouragement - thank you!

Thank you so much, John. I'm thrilled you are enjoying the work I do here. If it helps in some way, well, then I'm sincerely humbled! Stay well and again, thank you! :)

You are very kind, Louise Brown, and I am fortunate for such thoughtful feedback - thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I wasn't sure how it might be received, as it's from a personal perspective. :)

I had teachers like that, too. My friends and I would wonder, "why would you get into teaching art if you don't want to teach art?" I think your point about "soul sucking" is right on point. Luckily, I found other teachers who provided the nourishment of teaching art that my soul feasted on. ;)

M.D. Campbell Yeah, she basically told everyone in her class who wasn’t beautifully talented off the bat that they were going nowhere in life and didn’t give them the time of day to help. It’s a shame because I had so many fun art teachers before her. Thanks for replying though, I feel special lol

Thank you, as well, Clara Mengko! I appreciate your feedback! :)

Thank you, my friend! I'm delighted you chose to check it out! :)

I totally agree, Nata Mauli. When people come forward in our lives to offer kindness, support, and encouragement - in any form - it can be both joyful and fulfilling, enough to give us confidence to continue moving forward on a productive, successful path! I with you the best in your adventures and try not to let those who don't understand what you are or do get in the way of where you want to be! Cheers! :)

@@MDCampbell Thank you so much ! Your videos keeps me inspired and motivated as well, and they are really entertaining. Keep doing the great job !

I can understand that perspective, Valrhys, and depending upon the teacher, their budget, and the curriculum, you may not have the most current, advanced art courses available (ie. digital rendering, animation, photography, etc). That said, anytime a student takes an art course, I highly encourage them to consult with their instructor or teacher and express what they'd like to do and learn from the class; be clear and be positive; be engaging while engaging the teacher, proactively; be genuine and interested; DON'T expect the teacher to seek you out of all the other students and "find" your skills. The students who came to me, both at the high school and college levels, and expressed their expectations and interest to learn got the most from me, every time. Because they were willing to to step forward, tell me what they needed/wanted/had and we were able to work together to give them the most benefit of their experience. Just my thoughts! Thank you for checking this one out and good luck in your creative journey... with or without glitterglue! lol! ~ Mark

@@MDCampbell I thank you greatly for the advice! I'll probably talk to my art teacher, or find out on the first day of what is to be expected. Hopefully things go well this year as a freshman.

Thank you, madnesslives! That will definitely be coming soon! :)

Hi Fea Li! I've heard from many viewers about their less than favorable experiences with art classes and/or art teachers. I share in those experiences, as well, having had teachers who weren't interested in teaching and taking classes that left me regretting taking them. But, in a strange way, they all taught me about things in a different way - about how NOT to teach and what projects NOT to assign. I've been fortunate to be able to glean lessons out of certain negative situations and use them. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! Cheers!

M.D. Campbell no problem! XD

That's a terrible shame. Many schools have had art budgets slashed, whereas they increase administrative and athletics without thinking twice.

Aw, that's really kind of you, S A D. Thank you! :)

Hi ArtByEdna and thank you for taking your time to comment on this one. It's a great challenge in teaching to inspire interest in a subject, especially from students who may not have an awareness of their interest until it's drawn out of them. As for the paints I lent the student, they were Daniel Smith artist quality paints. Stay well! Mark

Thank you for the question, Christina! I appreciate your time checking this out. As for your question, when we go from the "Sketching" phase, which is the time we spend getting our muscle memory tuned, we go into the "Execution" phase, where we stop sketching and practicing and we begin to lay out the framework of a piece. It's sort of like moving from a writing outline to actually laying out the chapters. Once we've developed the entire framework of a piece and know where everything is going to go and how it should look, we go into the "Finalization" phase where we - in the case of writing, again - begin to craft our story. With art, it's when we begin inking in a drawing, applying the first layer of a painting, or applying the tonal colors of a pastel piece. From this stage we will end up with a final piece that will go into the next phase, the "Presentation" phase where we'll show our work, whether it be to family and friends, colleagues, a client, or even just for ourselves. I hope that answered your question. Cheers! ~ Mark

@@MDCampbell Thanks for your reply! I think I understand a bit better now. Finalization starts when you start painting for example. I guess I consider Execution as the beginning of finalization and both of them being 1 stage. I think I work in a way that sketch and then jump right into the final piece using one of my sketches or ideas and never considered the "prep" phase as a different stage. Take care~

Thank you!

Thank you, dunyazade! It's just a fun, freehand drawing. Glad you liked it! Cheers! :)

That's unfortunate, Electric Lemon. If anyone, an art teacher should know the value of how long something should take, especially if it's realistic. I'd grumble, too!

M.D. Campbell please move to Idaho and teach my class. :p and also thank you for actually taking time to reply to your commenters. There aren't many people that do that.

There are some comments I don't reply to, because they don't really call for a reply, but I am always appreciative of dialogue and your comment about your art teacher was something I could definitely relate to. Thank you again, and if I didn't already own a home, I'd actually consider moving to Idaho! lol! Cheers and stay well! :)

What I do when someone says I am painting it wrong is to pretend I don't understand what they are saying, then hand them the brush and tell them to show me how to do it right. This works best when other people are watching, and they stare at the 'expert', to see if he/she knows anything at all.

Doing great, Ann McCarthy! Thank you for asking. I hope you and yours are enjoying the holiday! Be well! ~ Mark

Yes, Clara Mengko, I am on Instagram. You can check the video description for info. :)