tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post8934572051214658462..comments2023-10-06T05:19:46.925-04:00Comments on Scalf Sketchbook: HUMILITY.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06480354838924563449noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-62553456354349336572014-06-25T08:35:13.363-04:002014-06-25T08:35:13.363-04:00Deep words Sir. Respect . I perfectly understand t...Deep words Sir. Respect . I perfectly understand the 20 ans so part of ego...been there still tryn everyday to be humble . I watch other artists and my colegues artists from colege with respect. thank you for your words again . ZRespect. Jinga Ionel, Constanta , Romania.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571080895672085263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-62316319846589125912014-06-01T14:17:55.696-04:002014-06-01T14:17:55.696-04:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyBJT_dGops
is this...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyBJT_dGops<br />is this drawn by you?<br />can teach me how you drawn it & i had a solution!<br />abo aqrabأبو عقربhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172021348174593640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-48283976729184018072014-01-17T13:35:27.718-05:002014-01-17T13:35:27.718-05:00Thank you for your testimony. Though your story is...Thank you for your testimony. Though your story is different then mine, it spoke to me. I felt maybe I could share it with you.<br /><br />I am an artist that has been paralyzed by fear. I have spent a lot of time worried if I will be accepted (and not just for art). I got into a lot of trouble as a young man because of those anxieties, and linked criticism to my self worth.<br />I went to school for art (because I thought a degree would make me acceptable). Though I received awards from time to time, the university is where I learned that what I did (as an artist) had no value and my tastes (in art) were poor. Unfortunate to say the least. <br />I used 10 years and a fortune on books and supplies trying to learn what I thought would make everyone want me.(as a person or an artist)<br />I had lost myself, my vision, and my way. My desire to be accepted and loved damaged myself esteem, my creative vision, my intuition, and many relationships.<br />I have spent the last 12 years (since I graduated college) paying the bills by working with children that have Autism. I felt that not making a living as an artist was a punishment for the bad person I viewed myself to be. I also felt like I was a failure for never using my degree or talent.<br />2 years ago I accepted the grace of the Lord, Jesus. HE has given me new life, HE shows me HE values me. HE is healing my heart and showing me that I am doing good work with the children I work with. Since accepting HIS gift of salvation I have returned to the inspirations I loved as a child and work at drawing and painting for myself and those around me. It's not easy, but HE is there for me, making anything possible. HE has provided me with support, new opportunities to use my art, purpose and peace about my work with the children, and introduced me to a wonderful woman (getting married soon!) And now I enjoy drawing and painting.<br />In short; words can hurt one's pride, but pride (self pity, egotism, self determination, etc.) are the things that can keep us in darkness and sin. Humility is an important lesson.<br />I'm thankful God loves and blesses each of us.<br /><br />Thank you for your story. God bless you.<br />Cronicitrashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033161638749553441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-41806477139396870882013-02-09T11:49:32.641-05:002013-02-09T11:49:32.641-05:00Joseph
I am an aspiring digital artist (only 15) ...Joseph<br /><br />I am an aspiring digital artist (only 15) right now, but I hope to make art my profession. I love your work i think it is absolutely amazing. You display amazing skill with your digital photo real images. I also love your traditional art it has a certain nostalgia for me.<br />I wish you all the best in the future and hope you continue your art for awhile yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789330885597546757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-38347510915203925382012-10-24T11:14:50.433-04:002012-10-24T11:14:50.433-04:00Hi Chris,
thank you for sharing your story with u...Hi Chris,<br /><br />thank you for sharing your story with us. I cant say how inspiring and helpful reading your story was. Really..on so many levels! And just in time for me and my current situation..<br /><br />all the best for you and your family<br />-Chris W.Fuguhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006408802683705403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-46297536547545912822012-09-15T10:13:33.265-04:002012-09-15T10:13:33.265-04:00Chris, Not many people have the courage in life to...Chris, Not many people have the courage in life to pick themselves up after being shot down. that's real success. im 45 years old and have realized the exact same thing as you. i have a very, very similar story. so similar it's scary. i just saw some of your youtube videos and think your talent is incredible. Your family are lucky to have such a strong husband, father and friend who will help them mold there own lives into something they can be proud of. life is about love, family and friends. everything else is bullshit. i sent you an email earlier this morning. i hadnt read your blog yet. i told my wife about you and she just smiled, saying, " see i told you there are people like you out there". immediately, i knew what she meant. hopefully one day we can talk. id enjoy hearing more of your story. you have my upmost respect and i wish you and your family many years of love and happiness... thank you for sharing... it took real guts... Dave CherninAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251096171933241676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-22642516339788024382012-08-14T16:52:32.966-04:002012-08-14T16:52:32.966-04:00Chris, thank you for sharing this story. You have ...Chris, thank you for sharing this story. You have renewed an inspiration for me as an artist and I love how humble you are in your pursuit in a better life and your talent. There are far too many artist's out there too self assured, comfortable and egocentric. I thoroughly appreciate you being so honest about your background. I have lots of respect for you as an artist. I only hope to be able to create pieces as incredible as you. Thank you very much. - Angela TarantulaAngela Tarantulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825493186506569239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-38656475195924572512012-05-24T17:44:45.955-04:002012-05-24T17:44:45.955-04:00Wow. On so many fronts...
First, your artwork ...Wow. On so many fronts... <br /><br />First, your artwork is absolutely breathtaking, and your techniques are inspiring my own kids on how "it is done". So, many congratulations and thanks for sharing your talent with the world.<br /><br />Second, what an inspiring story, and one that I completely appreciate. Humility is something that isn't gained until, as you've illustrated, you've lost so much. I share a different set of circumstances from you, but the learning of life's lessons is virtually identical to the road that you took.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see those haters and hubris-filled people that do nothing more than take shots from the sidelines as they begin their own life's trial by fire. Hubris is a terrible albatross, but one that virtually everyone eventually must lose to truly become a better person.<br /><br />Smile; you've made a very positive impact on many people's lives out here in cyberdom. Thanks for sharing your experience.DrJBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591121703722803178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-21871835250854142562012-05-01T07:51:25.257-04:002012-05-01T07:51:25.257-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.North Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199174458242044708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-43966597607926897452012-05-01T07:51:04.491-04:002012-05-01T07:51:04.491-04:00Outstanding.
Your a very wise and smart man, with...Outstanding.<br /><br />Your a very wise and smart man, with that ability to tolerate whatever life throws at you, just like my dad, and many other adults out there.<br /><br />I'm 15, and I consider myself to be an all right artist. But as you said,I will probably look back at my work when I'm older and think to myself "what a load of rubbish". (As I do now with some of my older work from when I was but a wee little lad). Anyway, your life-story has touched me and has opened my eyes to some new things. I know you haven't really aimed "humility" at my age group but I still understand a fair bit of it (or so I think I do?). Yeah, to the point... For most of my life I have only done art by just sketching and stuff but recently I have become involved in the digital art scene. I am practising with Photoshop, and as my skills build, I feel as if I can draw more detailed and more realistic. Ever since I was very very young, I have always had the urge to draw things as realistically as I can and when something I create doesn't appear to be realistic... then that saddens me .I tend to doubt myself so I try harder next time I draw, and that usually helps?<br /><br />Am I going in the right direction?<br />I am so very determined to make amazing art, but I'm not sure when it's actually amazing or not?. I'm not sure sometimes if people like my art for the effort I put in it, or for what it actually represents and the metaphorical meanings behind it?<br /><br />Anyway, I love your art (and I don't usually find much appreciation for other's art because I'm very competitive, and don't worry, I wish I wasn't.). I am able to idolise you as an artist, because I really see the potential learning I can recieve from your work. Thanks for reading<br />-DannyNorth Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199174458242044708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-66671860420252180742012-04-25T23:13:16.749-04:002012-04-25T23:13:16.749-04:00Waw...I visited your website 100 times before I ca...Waw...I visited your website 100 times before I came here. I was a huge fan of yours before, specially cause you always seemed to be humble, showing your technics to everybody and bla, bla, bla (only a few good artist do that)...But now, omg, lol...The way you exposed yourself, telling us about your story and your difficulties, your fear..<br />When we look at a huge construction, we think "this is definitely amazing", is hard to imagine that, once, the construction was just a project.<br />Congrats, my mother and I wish the best for you and your family.<br /><br />*I'm soooo sorry for my horrible english, haha xDMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027592505998263703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-62757113745613898522012-04-15T23:02:17.181-04:002012-04-15T23:02:17.181-04:00I still have your Ratt n Roll picture you drew me ...I still have your Ratt n Roll picture you drew me in high school. Thanks for the memories. ~ Colleen. <br /><br />Where do I stand? Right here!!!cojo9999https://www.blogger.com/profile/13529338277233296436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-82933999202981139272012-03-18T07:55:17.737-04:002012-03-18T07:55:17.737-04:00Hi Chris, I just stumbled on to your work, which l...Hi Chris, I just stumbled on to your work, which led me to your website which led me to this blog. I found it to be very honest and touching, you are so right in what you say. Everyone one of us will go through devastating times which will bring us down to our knees. Wisdom is a gift that comes with insight and the right attitude and I found it so refreshing that you have both. A friend of mine's granddaughter is autistic so I have a little bit of an idea of the challenges you and your wife must face on a daily basis. <br /><br />As far as your art work is concerned, I think you're absolutely amazing!!! I have always been interested in art since I was a child and found that if I practiced enough, I was not bad. Looking at your pieces yesterday and again today has inspired me at least to try it again. I have a video from Betty Kennedy and I will use it for practice. I also do a lot of photoshop so its off to buy a Wacom Intuous 5 which will serve two purposes, working on my images and practicing drawing the human face. Thanks for being a great inspirationphotoguy1954https://www.blogger.com/profile/02028238341437930641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-89758180431806615992012-01-12T06:04:26.259-05:002012-01-12T06:04:26.259-05:00Hi Chris,
When I first stepped into the world of ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />When I first stepped into the world of digital painting your You Tube videos were a huge influence on my current technique. I’m still in awe at them and am nowhere near hitting your 3 hour marks for such quality! I recently read this post and it was like another wake up call. I used to be quite cocky myself in regards to my art work, always top of the class and expecting to walk into a job and such. But I’ve had my confidence ground down to a nub thanks to this recession. <br /><br />Four years out of university and still no job! Hugely different from the life I envisioned for myself. But these hard times have changed everything. How I work, how I approach people and how I am in day to day life. Though there’s a lot to say for the positive aspects of humility, I have to tip my hat to the ambition of arrogance. I genuinely don’t think I’d still be here, promoting myself, improving my portfolio and going to conventions if I weren’t a little egotistical. <br /><br />It’s a scary prospect to know that if you do nothing, nothing will happen. The career isn’t coming by itself. And that’s the main thing humility has taught me, that no one will give it to me. As for haters who pollute your channel, be flattered by jealousy and envy, its how arse holes admire. <br /><br />I think arrogance and humility are like the angel and the devil on your shoulder. You have to listen to both but at the right time. <br /><br />If you’re interested, I’d really like to hear what you think of my work, considering I have to thank your videos for most of my technique. <br /><br />www.shothotdesign.comLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688616664864384719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-88624828106351427742011-12-26T09:30:14.075-05:002011-12-26T09:30:14.075-05:00My name is Joseph Im 14 and have always loved to d...My name is Joseph Im 14 and have always loved to draw dragons and scifi/fantasy things.ive been drawing since i was 3 yrs old. haha it seems like a lifetime ago. Im just getting into digital art using an intuos4 wacom and photoshopCS. Anyway I looovvve your art esp. the dragons. Id love to now the tecnique for the photorealism for instance the phone drawing I thought it was a photo! I am extremely sorry about your brother and iI hope you and your family have a good year. And merry christmas or the day after cause thats when im posting this message . if you could respond that would be super if not I understand completly .your work is truly beautiful and dont mind the haters :)))))))Joseph mp Gleespenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712672725149259302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-28855925965448292332011-12-26T09:29:22.517-05:002011-12-26T09:29:22.517-05:00My name is Joseph Im 14 and have always loved to d...My name is Joseph Im 14 and have always loved to draw dragons and scifi/fantasy things.ive been drawing since i was 3 yrs old. haha it seems like a lifetime ago. Im just getting into digital art using an intuos4 wacom and photoshopCS. Anyway I looovvve your art esp. the dragons. Id love to now the tecnique for the photorealism for instance the phone drawing I thought it was a photo! I am extremely sorry about your brother and iI hope you and your family have a good year. And merry christmas or the day after cause thats when im posting this message . if you could respond that would be super if not I understand completly .your work is truly beautiful and dont mind the haters :)))))))Joseph mp Gleespenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712672725149259302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-12765200894493013862011-12-16T01:29:17.346-05:002011-12-16T01:29:17.346-05:00Mele Kalikimaka, Brah! (:Mele Kalikimaka, Brah! (:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-36191166937119398132011-12-08T09:20:14.632-05:002011-12-08T09:20:14.632-05:00Thank you for sharing your life and experience, so...Thank you for sharing your life and experience, so we can learn and avoid some of the pitfalls of pride!<br />I admire your not giving up and taking the leap when you left your job... Right now I am learning from a certain Curry Blake and John G.Lake about going to the root of problems, especially health wise, and it seems that there is no limit to healing, if we get to the root, and it is for free. I would love to see your daughter Sarah healed, and I know it is possible. I am starting to let God's spirit of life flw through me and people and even animals are getting healed. Why not try it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Pleae see: for example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJrM_b573bE I pray for you and your family. I copied your "Arrogance blinds us. We close the doors to better learning because we believe we are already there. " and would like to use it, is that okay? <br /><br />All the best and a healing miracle for Sarah to you, ManuelaMelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553987673698131646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-1186407865795507742011-11-19T23:37:51.192-05:002011-11-19T23:37:51.192-05:00Your work is truly inspiring and so is your story....Your work is truly inspiring and so is your story. I generally shy away from commenting on blogs and posts, but your story has spurred some thoughts as it is quite similar to a friend who is raising a 12 year-old autistic son. One of her biggest concerns is exactly what you are working towards, her son's future financial and social security.<br /><br />I may be preaching to the quire, but it seems that more parents such as yourself could get together and look into creating some sort of cooperatives. When many heads are put together and a genuine concern and purpose is there, miracles can happen. <br /><br />There's got to be ways and I hope and wish that every parent finds one. <br /><br />Best!Naved Haqqihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388378993191637924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-15331873921560353372011-09-28T04:51:34.024-04:002011-09-28T04:51:34.024-04:00You are a great person Mr. Scalf. I would like to ...You are a great person Mr. Scalf. I would like to post longer comment but you already hit on all I would say :) .RoseDragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017202121529223849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-47705896802018598502011-09-13T12:10:34.030-04:002011-09-13T12:10:34.030-04:00what haters?what haters?rock995https://www.blogger.com/profile/09995426623977650468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-13087787596539577312011-09-13T11:13:31.753-04:002011-09-13T11:13:31.753-04:00Some people are just jealous. It takes innate tale...Some people are just jealous. It takes innate talent, plus years of hard work and thousands of hours of time practicing and experimenting to achieve what you have. The haters have personal challenges, they don't really hate you at all. They probably are just daunted by the prospect of what they must face in order to fulfill their own dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-42438515589883076112011-09-06T01:42:14.202-04:002011-09-06T01:42:14.202-04:00hola que tal ? soy leandro
me gusta mucho lo que ...hola que tal ? soy leandro <br />me gusta mucho lo que haces y te juro que me gustaria que me enceñes=)gileanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291013086578328628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-12586268535432874372011-09-01T00:24:08.592-04:002011-09-01T00:24:08.592-04:00I said I hate you in some of your videos, but that...I said I hate you in some of your videos, but that's something I say to people I like their work.. I guess it means I'm will never be like you becouse I can't...<br />best wishes<br /><br />youtube.com/pabloko09pablolanztlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278046078804943758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5616886857120418467.post-33672060666287392822011-08-24T04:40:32.905-04:002011-08-24T04:40:32.905-04:00A beautiful story...
I wonder, did u pray for your...A beautiful story...<br />I wonder, did u pray for your daughter?<br />Miracle still exist, if u believe...<br />God bless... c",)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058553413047019193noreply@blogger.com