IMHO the uniqueness in your vision is a very deep current, long arc thing. As I think of how to say what I like about it without offering crit, there's a lot of *process* -- mentally, spiritually, aesthetically -- that comes through for me at least. The opposite of a formulaic approach, there is exploration in your works.
@neptunite597310 күн бұрын
I'm so happy to see you're still making art. I subscribed to you back in 2017 and unsubscribed sometime in 2020 i think? Still your art and videos have been struck in my mind since then.
@justkiddin8413 күн бұрын
“If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him.” In other words, it is your path, follow your path, and don’t let others decide what that is. Recognizing commonality with others is great! Use it on your path.♥️✌️Gorgeous painting, btw. You could have stopped at several places along the process of the painting, and others would have. Others would have done more, but it is yours!
@lizardqueen604113 күн бұрын
Beauty is double-edged just like anything else. It's worth exploring in different ways, both in art and thought, just like anything else. It's like how comedy is the necessary counterpart to tragedy; you have to be tactful and respectful, of course, but that doesn't mean that you should stop entirely, even if sometimes pause is required. Y'know?
@sunshinegirl201513 күн бұрын
You've just validated me in a way I didn't know I needed.. I have always made art. For the love of it, to process emotions, to regulate myself, to get through depression. And I've been self conscious? Or frustrated? That I always end up making very colorful artwork! It was upsetting because you know people assume it's happy... because it's rainbowy. And I wanted to make things that were moody or a whole vibe! But I think you're right and I always makes colorful artwork because colors make me happy.. And I need to find happiness a lot. So thanks for the new perspective. ❤️
@RobinSealark13 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. It’s a really validating comment to read about shared experience ❤️
@paintingtheskykingdom900514 күн бұрын
Yes beauty matters i couldn’t live without it and i am constantly trying to create it,,especialky since currently i am separated from a lot of beauty. Its quite powerful when I succeed
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate that you’re that way!
@mjpete2714 күн бұрын
Hullo Robin, I often wonder about how my art is perceived and am I am truly making any kind of impression, statement, even creating a thought of any kind in the people who view my art. I have participated in group discussions even critic’s of fellow artists, some quite heated! I am glad that you are entertaining these thoughts about your own art. I am going to offer this thought. If you can find beauty in your art revel in it! A message? Celebrate it! Some feeling? Enjoy or be horrified by it! I have enjoyed watching your videos and seeing you create a wide range of ideas on canvas, wood, paper, even non-standard items. You have become a true Artist. I believe this with my entire being as a person and as a fellow artist. I am hopeful that you will continue to create, discover, enable others to see your thoughts and viewpoints from your art. The ONLY thing that can stop you is you! Please keep creating, continuing making your art. I know that you are going to have a long and illustrious career with or without sales. Sales do not an Artist create, it sure helps pay the bills! If you fall into the trap of commercial art production for the almighty dollar, this says something as well, does it not? I hope to follow your link yet I am doubtful that I am going to be able to participate in Patreon with your other supporters. I commend ALL WHO DO! I have simply decided that I am going to spend the time I have left creating art that I want to create, no more clients to satisfy or people to bring happiness or sadness to. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us and I am truly glad that you continue to ask questions of yourself and your viewers. Please take care, be safe and enjoy creating your art. You are truly inspirational to so many, I encourage you to keep the flame alive! Thank you.
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for your comment :) I love how encouraging the sentiment is to find, accentuate, and celebrate the things your art captures. I think it’s wonderful you’re making for you :) the balance of work for pay and work for yourself is an interesting one when you’re self discovering. I hope to continue to push my craft and find those who connect as I evolve :) My love of art has carried me a log way and I’ll do my best to foster it through whatever life changes come. Loving it gives me a certain personal satisfaction i hope to always carry forward :)
@TeacupGirl14 күн бұрын
I relate a lot to your struggles Robin, as throughout my most painful experiences in life and sorrow that I see around me, I have always found myself turning to beautiful scenes and peaceful moments as a balm for healing the pain and sadness. I seem to gravitate towards re-creating those moments of beauty and peacefulness in hopes that I can capture some of the lightness that helped lift me out of the dark times, especially as I want to be able to pass that gift onto others. It might make my art reductive and one note in some peoples eyes -but to me those moments were everything and I can only hope that one day my art will be able to lift and inspire hope in the same way that I felt during those moments…..
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
That’s beautiful :) thank you for sharing with me. I think it’s really nice to talk like this because I think the world suffers when people let go of hope and we benefit from each other’s joy
@TeacupGirl13 күн бұрын
@@RobinSealark I totally agree- a world without hope is such a sad place to be… 🌼
@JamesMertke14 күн бұрын
great video and narration, good luck with the move!
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Thank you James :) 🫶
@sadisticbreadroll14 күн бұрын
BO BURNHAM MENTIONED
@nataliah447814 күн бұрын
It always matters
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
I agree ❤️🫶
@CynthiaMcCoy-n3e14 күн бұрын
You are an amazing artist and i look up to you
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Ah thank you 🙏 ❤️
@diany080114 күн бұрын
🦕💕💕
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
🦖💞💓
@vickyclark441614 күн бұрын
Beautiful paintings like one are heart felt beyond words❤️
@CardboardBots14 күн бұрын
I've watched you off and on for years. From the very beginning, I thought, "You were there." It seemed like your art was fully formed already, tjat you had "made it." Imposter syndrome is real. You have always been where you need to be. You have to justify nothing. However you see yourself and your art, i see success. An artist is never satified, that is their curse. Seeking beauty. Seeking perfection.
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
🫶🙏🙏 thank you
@mjpete2714 күн бұрын
Well spoken! How can anyone disagree?
@michaelparry138314 күн бұрын
It happens one day at a time, one moment at a time, brush mark after brush mark. The joy for the artist is to build, draw, paint, and create. The process is what counts and gives joy. If you you do reaches others, then that is great. There is beauty on both sides of the work; creating and/or viewing. :You do great Robin.
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Thank you for that :) I wholeheartedly agree that the beauty comes in both process and product. I love the process of seeing yourself bring something to life in art ❤️
@spikesartroom14 күн бұрын
I believe art is subjective. Same goes with "beauty". I can find a broken fence beautiful so beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm visually impaired so I'm sure I see things diff than a person w 2 working 👀. I'm also my worst critic. I see the "mistakes" while others see beauty. It also depends on what a person is going thru. I once painted an abstract forest w all colors under the sun. It spoke to a 16 young lady w depression. She saw passion in red, light in yellow and she liked the dark colors. You can't have the light without the dark. For every piece there is a person that fits that piece. I could keep going on this subject! Great video, have a safe move!
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
Thank you for your shared experiences. I do love the ways others can help us to see beauty where we miss it ourselves. It seems that once we notice beauty somewhere, we can remember to notice it more often going forward. Thanks you your well wishes ❤️
@EurrikkeEdward14 күн бұрын
Im also in a constant conflict with myself when it comes to "beauty". For the longest time I had such a hard time determining what is "beautiful". Like I know when an illustration is really well made but for things that are not as well crafted and people would still call it beautiful- I'd get stumped. Even now my guiding compass is asking the people close to me if this looks good- then I just hone in on that. But when someone compliments the illustration- I feel confused and conflicted. I'd feel like I could've done better and the work came out great from pure luck instead of the hard work and skill I put into it haha
@RobinSealark14 күн бұрын
I think it's something we can create a very personal relationship with and cultivate. How I perceive beauty has expanded a lot over time, getting introduced to new experiences. Other people can help inform our values, but I do think it's a worthwhile pursuit to define and expand it for yourself; + get to know what intrigues you. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for watching!
@EurrikkeEdward14 күн бұрын
@@RobinSealark thank you for your insight! I'm trying my best atm to find that all guiding spark. Luckily(or unluckily) I still have a lot to learn still and improve on. So "getting better" has been a great motivator so far. I try to remind myself that Im lucky- or I deserve to be able to make a living thru my art since I worked hard on it, but I really understood that feeling of wanting to express- *more* in my work. More "beauty". Its comforting to hear about others having the same sentiment.
@barbararebocho672918 күн бұрын
The fear of making bad art is so real. The fear that it will be both meaningless and uninteresting to look at. The struggle to pick a goddamn medium.... I love digital art but people think that traditional paintings have more merit and more value.... Ughhhh, so many thoughts
@RobinSealark16 күн бұрын
If you love it, then maybe you can do awesome things with it and it’s a space you creatively discover!
@HannahMorenDraws20 күн бұрын
I have a friend who does fine art who also has great technical skill like you clearly do. I think the difference is I guess like what others have said which is like what is the bigger story/narrative/concept. Even if it’s not clear in the piece, people like random shit imo. In high school we painted a live nude model and we had to paint a background of our choice. I chose a slaughterhouse with hanging carcasses . I thought it’d be funny for people to just like spend time reading into it - but no meaning on my end. And my friends name is Brittney Williams! Her work is amazing!
@saskia_no_art25 күн бұрын
I want to have mountains in my backyard, too 😭 😂.... so beautiful. Love this painting 😊
@Nbrobst25 күн бұрын
I was just thinking about this stuff this morning. I appreciate hearing your thoughts!
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
Glad to know another has been in this thought process :)
@celestehiebner400926 күн бұрын
Must be so difficult pretending like you cannot paint to show the don'ts of painting.
@karenpaxton28 күн бұрын
Have you read the book Big Magic? It's pushing me to go for it, start a KZfaq channel and really show up for my art and myself. Love your attitude, honey 😊✌️🇬🇧
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
Thank you! :) it’s been some years, but yes! Definitely helped fuel me to be braver when I read it!
@beans928829 күн бұрын
They’re pretty, and you’re skilled, but you’re not saying anything. There’s no critical commentary beyond wall art. You’re great at making something beautiful - now give a reason for it.
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
I’ve been thinking about diving deeper into validating beauty and pursuit of wonder; like, instead of being unsure whether that’s a valid pursuit, just going deeper into my motives behind that interest and how I can better voice my aims. Thanks for your thoughtfulness to give feedback!
@beans928822 күн бұрын
@@RobinSealark Yeah absolutely! Your reception to feedback is fantastic - you clearly know what needs to be done and I wish you the best of luck in doing so. I’ve just subbed and can’t wait to see where you go with your ideas!
@RobinSealark21 күн бұрын
Aw 🥹 that’s really nice of you, thank you
@donovanmedievalАй бұрын
Not if you have relatives who assume that if you do it as a hobby, that means you are one day going to do it for a living, and never stop pestering you about it, even aftedr 50 years.
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
I think that approach is super valid, regardless of what relatives say 🫶 it’s sad people believe money is the only worthy reason to do something you like
@donovanmedieval21 күн бұрын
@@RobinSealark But I haven't had much else going on. Today, I visited a new dentist, and he asked me if I have any hobbies. I didn't know what to tell him, other than "Watch KZfaq." I haven't done very much drawing or painting lately.
@RobinSealark21 күн бұрын
I will say, I think KZfaq is a genuine hobby of mine too 😄 and watching movies/tv. Some hobbies are more low key like cooking, organizing, self-care, etc. If you’re feeling unsatisfied that’s fair to self-assess, but I think it’s also ok to maybe validate your interests a little more. Sometimes I get action paralysis from overthinking and it keeps me from enjoying and developing myself. I don’t know you, but I hope you do let yourself enjoy personal interests as much as you can. It gives me things to look forward to
@danac1240Ай бұрын
Your painting looks like I put my glasses on while looking at the original. :) It's a beautiful interpretation of the reference photo!
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@ravenhope100Ай бұрын
Thanks for this amazing tutorial, how much time did it take you to paint this piece of art?
@nanyarrrАй бұрын
Very lovely artworks 😢🎉
@cynthiadiaz7275Ай бұрын
💙💙💙✨️
@passivepassionsАй бұрын
Nice!
@Ruteger100Ай бұрын
love the painting. The word salad? not so much.
@michaelakuracinovaАй бұрын
I love the little dancy dance 😊
@SparrowMountainАй бұрын
This is so sweet
@RobinSealarkАй бұрын
🙏😊
@SparrowMountainАй бұрын
Thats awesome Robin, I hope your summer is long lasting til like Dec then 2 winter months and Feb is spring woot woot
@spikesartroomАй бұрын
I love all your content...added you on insta too
@RobinSealarkАй бұрын
ah thanks friend <3 insta is such a good hub for posting artworks. I know there's problems, but I've had a lot of good connections there through the years. Have a good one!
@SparrowMountainАй бұрын
Well said
@fuzzydragonsАй бұрын
I think life experiences def helps an artist find a voice, age helps too since we tend to get more comfortable with what we do as a get older or experience A LOT of life😝
@RobinSealarkАй бұрын
age is such a blessing, truly. well said <3
@fuzzydragonsАй бұрын
really great seeing how other artists make water 🥰 the highlights make the water really shimmer 🙂
@vanessavaldez8097Ай бұрын
It’s because each piece looks like an art assignment and looks like it’s been created by a different artist each time. They want to see someone who can show that they have an idea about their artistic voice/art style.
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
I think you’re dead on
@DmgNebulaaАй бұрын
OH FUCK WE ARE SO BACK BOYS. New robin C lark vid to smoke weed and draw too
@RobinSealarkАй бұрын
hah a hype-comment for the books, blessings to you homie
@franklambeth1148Ай бұрын
10/10
@heatherlane1328Ай бұрын
You are an amazing artist 😊
@RobinSealark22 күн бұрын
🥹 thank you!
@goodwilloutletАй бұрын
love artlust!
@RobinSealarkАй бұрын
I'm digging a new wave of art history short makers I've been finding. artlust was the first on my algorithm! I get sucked in X) -my art appreciation grows
@saskia_no_artАй бұрын
It's so great to see more new time lapse paintings of robin. ❤ Also I always enjoy listening to her talking about art topics. 😊