Note: I included the quote at 12:37 to illustrate the contradictory nature of Van Gogh's behavior. He saw the value in eating well and living in a balanced manner, despite the fact that he struggled to actually live that way himself. Sounds a little bit like human nature, doesn't it? We're full of contradictions. Seemed like he was just trying to figure things out like the rest of us.

"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” - Vincent Van Gogh

Thank you. As a professional painter, no Wi-Fi in the studio and Do Not Disturb on phone has taken me back to how it used to be. You made a great painting!

I always feel sad for Vincent, and then I thank him for all that he did for us artists despite everything he went through. Now excuse me while I go and watch the clip from Doctor Who were Vincent gets to see and hear his art get appreciated. Thank you Nathaniel for this masterpiece of yours.💖

I'm actually moved by Van Goth's life story. At first, I thought it was all tragic and sad cause he was admitted into asylum, died young and couldn't make a living out of his drawings. But having learned that he recieved such love and support from his closed ones and thanks to them his artworks haven't gone unnoticed throughout the years. Apart from that, the beauty and courage of following what's best for him. Turns out he's the lucky one !

So glad you're continuing this series, Nathaniel! It's so inspiring! 💛

The reason you get tired after painting so long is not a food issue, its passion. Van Gogh was an impassioned painter- someone who compulsive painted. That is what he HAD to do. A blessing and a curse for him, I'm sure. The message here is that everyone has some thing they HAVE to do. Life is about finding that out.

When I was at art college three decades ago, I read the complete letters - quite a commitment, but you really much better got the sense of the man. They made me realise the cost of genius is total constant absorption and obsession to the exclusion of all else. Whilst being drawn to that, and admiring it, I realised rather early that I didn't want to emulate it. Indeed, as you hinted, with our interruptus world, maybe that kind of genius is extinct in the modern era, or at least highly threatened. Anyway, great video as always.

What I love about his work is that you can feel it, it's not about the detail at all, that's like the ultimate goal of art to transfer feeling into it

"The tools at our disposal aren't worth anything if we don't have the systems and the right approach to make the best of them." - Damn, Nathaniel! Couldn't have said it better. Absolutely right.

I suffer from depression, and I have a print of his Sunflowers (the Munich version) in my bedroom. You can see such despair and struggle in the work, but also _so_ much hope and light. Much of his work is like that and when I look at them, I somehow feel seen in return. He truly would never have had any idea how much his work would help us.

The most brilliant thing about Van Gogh is his use of color in my opinion. Nobody understood the color theory and how to use it for direct emotion then him at this time.

I like the beautiful message you wrote in the end thanking him cause I am sure he received it

I really love these "daily routine" videos. I mean, I love all your vids, but these are a particular fav.

You and Ter (youtuber from Spain) have helped me reconnect with art so much I actually started making videogame and anime weapons replicas. I know it's not classical art at all, but while crafting and painting them I'm able to experiment with materials in such an unconstricted way, nothing like the way I learnt to do things in college while studying industrial design. So muchas gracias Nat! Me encantan tus videos!

Nataniel, there are very few times I say this on youtube, but this video is art. I love you artistic approach to video making and editing, it truly is a fresh look on what KZfaq can be. KZfaq nowadays is so meta and gamified, like just super high energy challenges with big stakes. I love this video on a multitude of levels, I really appreciate you work man!

I highly recommend reading "Letters to Theo", it's a beautiful collection of Vincent's letters to his brother Theo and a good way to know the man behind the artist.

Nathaniel, thank you for this video. This 15 minute video made me reflect on the role of art and beauty in one's life. I'm a designer at a home furnishings store, and most of our work is focused on selling an interesting couch w/chairs to people; however, the role of art in design is not to be under appreciated. I am imagining a room with beautiful sculptures in the corners instead of fake plants; I am imagining pieces of handmade art and decor sitting on the accent tables; I am imagining an old book that is out of print written by a philosopher of old on the coffee table, and imagining the cathartic feeling of Van Gogh paintings framed on the wall under a black, rod iron console table with a handmade vase and living flowers on the far right hand side.

Your filmmaking, writing, cinematography, creativity, style is top top👏🏻

There's an awesome episode of Doctor Who with Van Gogh and at the end they take him to the museum and he hears a person talk about his work. It's a great episode.

I was painting a portrait with watercolors, searching for something to listen to, when I came across your video and absolutely loved the perspective you gave on appreciating and learning from Van Gogh. Art comes in endless forms and is very therapeutic and healing , especialy when you can take time and enjoy the simplicity of silence or listen to the sounds of nature, or feel suddenly inspired like you did when you noticed the red door in the street. Beautiful video, can't wait to see what story you tell next :)

You and your family are so talented. I enjoy watching your videos and delving deeper into history from a modern perspective.

Absolutely love what you are doing with this series. We love to know more about artists and people who shaped art. We love artists and we love daily routines. Combining these two really takes us way too close to the artist and puts us in their POV. Please do invest time in making such videos. I would really appreciate it. 💙

Thank you, Nathaniel, for these remarkable series! You challenge yourself, and through that, the new pieces of a mindset are born... They are insight hugging an inspiration! Especially Van Gogh's beautiful struggle... And those morning swallows screaming in the warm light, when you standing on the balcony, just made my day.

Thank you for continuing this series!! It’s my favourite ❤

I’ve always wondered if he had astigmatism because his paintings really look like how it does when I’m not wearing my glasses.

This is wonderful! So inspiring! Thank you for channeling Van Gogh in your own unique way! That painting of the building over the water from your photograph is stunning!

Vincent's work always makes me feel bittersweet. It is so profoundly beautiful, but at such a great cost to him and those around him. And thank you for mentioning Jo! I read Alles voor Vincent (Everything for Vincent) by Hans Luijten about the life of Jo and to how much trouble she went trying to sell and promote his work. Her life is at least as inspirational as Vincent's own.

I was waiting for this one! Just found and finished these series and I’m loving them so much ❤

You have quite a natural talent for painting Nathaniel! Amazing you never tried before this! Bravo!!!😘

Great episode! This is awesome

Great video Nathaniel!!! It’s great to learn more about Van Gogh trough your own experience living his routine.

There you go! I like it bro... wonderful ..

Me: I missed Nathaniel's videos. Nathaniel: here i come🤸🏻‍♂️

This was awesome! I really like and look forward to your videos within this series. The Versailles painting was my favorite, but I do understand your attraction towards the red door. Bravo.

I absolutely LOVED this video! I learned so much about Van Gogh and in a brilliantly unique style. I appreciate your approach to making and filming videos, Nathaniel. Thank you for YOUR art!

You are a really impressive painter. You should paint more!. So glad you're continuing this series, Nathaniel! It's so inspiring! .

This is my favorite of the daily routine series so far! The videography, specifically of the café and absinth scenes, made me feel the chaotic delirium of your experience, and then even deeper to Van Gogh’s experience.

This is probably one of my favourite videos of yours. Just to thought provoking as I have loved Vincent's work for a long time. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

You are a really impressive painter. You should paint more!

Appreciate you and this series... each new one inspires new thoughts and gives perspective

This is another masterpiece!!! So beautifully done, so inspirational and insightful.

This was extremely inspiring, I've been thinking about this video for days. I'm a creative coder & motion designer, so my work usually lands in the digital, but I've been studying art history this summer & have been extremely inspired by expressionism & impressionism. Your approach here has left me wanting to work on my physical art skills more -- I've been trying to spend more time listening to jazz & reading books on art & design instead of watching TV or spending time on my phone. There's such a meditation that comes with creating physical art. In general, the goal is to spend more time creating than consuming.

Crazy thing we can't even begin to imagine what he could've accomplished were he to live 30+ years more. I know it's very cliché, but he will always be my favorite painter and he's the one who inspired me to also paint and love art.

This video was awesome, I love your plein air painting. Trying to paint outside more myself, it’s really difficult but also peaceful and rewarding

Beautiful video and great analysis as usual ❤

Thank you, Nathaniel, for doing your videos that deep.

Dude you nailed this! Amazing video!

I've been waiting for this video soo long, so excited to watch it!!

Thanks, Nathaniel. What a great video. You are getting really good at painting; such inspiring!

Merci beaucoup - what a lovely series, thanks to all the effort you put in. And your paintings on this video were beautiful, it is not easy to break free from one's usual style! 🎉

I love these videos. They are how I discovered your channel. Your respect and admiration is such a special place in youtube.

love this video nathaniel. been watching for years and you remain creative! thank you

I've always been a big fan of Van Gogh, I remember recreating his bedroom in Arles in art class when I was 5 years old. I really enjoyed this video and it inspired me to carve out more time - amid the endless distractions of our world today - to paint. Also loved the light reflecting off the cobblestones on your 3rd painting, it looked so good!

I love this series! Thanks for doing it!!

love what you're doing in this series!

Lovely to see you going back to these videos, Nathaniel. Well done.

Van Gogh is my favourite artist ! I actually just purchased a book with his complete works that cost me a pretty penny. It’s so sad that the world never recognised his talent until he was gone and so sad of all the beautiful paintings we have missed out on due to his unfortunate early death ❤ gone but never to be forgotten

Meu Deus, que video maravilhoso. Aprecio demais o seu trabalho e seu storytelling, grande inspiração para nós!!! Continue fazendo essa série trazendo cada vez mais artistas inspiradores.

Nathaniel, you made the exact video i was expecting from you. Awasome as always.

This is amazing timing - I just rewatched Loving Vincent and I’ve been thinking about how Van Gogh managed to paint so much in such a short amount of time with the emotional turmoil he endured. He also was inspired by so many people and cultures - one significant inspiration was Japanese woodblocks. The nature of notoriety is another. It makes me wonder if Van Gogh managed it during his lifetime, what kind of support would he have received? Would his prolific nature continued to another plane? No doubt, he would’ve found ways to make art as viable of a career as STEM had he had a chance.

Thank you to continue this series ❤I want to paint again , try something new . And as always your storytelling is so relaxing and interesting, the visuals ❤

Absolutely your best channel! Luv,luv,luv it!💯

I love this series and learn so much about these artists. Your video making abilities have inspired me to make my own Art History videos and I JUST finished my biggest one - Brief history of Japanese Art. Thank you so much always ❤

Absolutely LOVED this! I subscribed to your channel after watching the video of your parents moving OUT of the USA and over to Portugal in their 50's! They are inspirational to me, as I am currently packing up MY house on the NSW (Australia).North Coast, and moving interstate to Victoria, where my only son lives. I will be 64 this November, so it's a huge undertaking by myself (my husband passed in 2018), but I'm SO excited that I will be able to see him more than once a year 🤣🤣🤣 This is only the second video of yours I have watched, and it's amazingly about art!! This is what I WANT to continue with after my move 'down South'... so I'm thinking I have come across your videos for a reason... so thank you so much! I was worried whether I was doing the right thing..... Now I'm SURE I am!!! Thank you SO, SO much! (and a BIG thank you, and hugs to your courageous parents also! 😘💋❤

what a lovely and inspiring video to watch.. thank you!

This is your best video, hands down. Congrats Nate!

You are amazing. Your artistry in videography and painting is beautiful to behold. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us. Triumphant work. Love and appreciation is filling my soul as I watch. Thank you.

The effort you put into this video shows. Incredible work.

You're always so inspiring Nate! Keep on going with this series :)

This one is very special. Thank you, Nathaniel. Hope you continue to paint.

This was really beautiful. Thank you!!

1st time I was ever teary from a youtube video. Your video is art and I can feel all the emotion and passion put into it. Beautiful work!

I love this!!! Great job

So so goooooooood! Thank you!

I watched this video a coule of weeks ago not having yet planned to go the Van Gogh exhibit at the Met in NYC yesterday. Having the knowledge of this video really contributed to my enjoyment of the exhibit. I walked away not only leaving inspired but also blown away but how much work he put in day in and day out to be prolific. Something that really struck me was the love for his brother being such a big part of his work. Madness play a role in Van Gogh’s work and he really struggled with mental illness and his health. But he really loved his brother and wanted him to be proud and see that he could live up to his potential. It’s really clear that love is a motivation when you see the sketches, smaller studies next to the final works. A lot of the placards mention Theo Van Gogh encouraging his brother or Vincent writing to Theo showing him his work in progress. I walked away yesterday not only leaving inspired by his art and productivity but also being really moved that he did lead his art with love. Not all art is suffering even for the greats. Thank you for the time you put into making this video. I don't think I would've been able to sit with Van Gogh's work as deeply as I did yesterday without.

I don’t know, this video is my best of the year. Thank you for that!

Good for you Nathaniel, you're living the life .that some of us don't have the courage to do. Arles looks beautiful, as your paintings, and your storytelling.

So appreciate what you do - thank you 🙏

“The tools at our disposal aren’t worth anything if we don’t have the systems and the right approach to make the best of them.” - Nathaniel Drew Brilliant, as always 👏

You are producing great work ❤

Beautiful video and experience that you shared with us! Thank you for this video! ❤

this video means a lot to me and I will come back to it time and time again whenever I feel in doubt of myself. thank you for your dedication and excellent work

Thank you for this video, it's incredible that I went to Orsay museum last week, and this is a video I just needed to see.. thanks Nath 🙏

Brilliant Video as always ❤ Positive vibes to everybody here 🙌🏽✨💙

Your paintings are GREAT!

Amazing video! One of my favorites

What a really great video! What a wonderful experiment!!! Inspiring! Thank you for sharing this!❤

Nice work, waauw! Your content is top ✅ contemporary, with ease and clarity 🍀

Love this video nat, the editing and story ❤

More of these please, your perspective on them is fascinating 😊

the cinematography on this one is art

For me, the best Video you’ve made till now. Introducing the part with the Absinth with a modern version of Satie’s Gnossiene, combining the sophisticated pictures of the old town with your intelligent thoughts. Formidable. Please continue with your ability to see the beauty in the world and bringing it that well into the format showing us..

This video was incredible Nathaniel! As an artist, i get a lot of inspiration from Van Gogh so it was incredible seeing you put his routine into practice!!!! From this i learnt i need to dedicate more of my time to paint

Oh finally!!!! this series is the best

Ilove how much u love doing this and also, as an artist who follows van gogh's footsteps, it is pertinent that u paint plain aire and right there straight away and in one go. Ilove ur enthusiasm

I enjoyed your videos immensely. Thanks you. I’m trying this!!!

Wow. This video is ART. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Nathaniel.

yayyy i love this series! feeling very inspired to paint again

wow this one made me emotional... Great work as always!!!