Persevere

[profwaldo]

Your intro is so-o-o right on ! Well said, very well said... n' funny.

Love the space surrounding the boxes you think outside of, very cool.

I'd say more but I'd hafta' paint you a picture with pigments from my imagination,

which is hard to do in this here damn box...

[TheMinstrelSpirit]

this is amazing Caren...seen many times...found it again at just the right time on Cyndi's facebook...oh yeah...I think mine comes from what I call the MinstrelSpirit...this drive to make...create...sometimes outside of what I perceive to be myself...

[andrewnorris2]

Wonderful video. I particularly liked the dance sequences in the corner since it is the space least used in performances. Full of great imagery, and a valuable message. Thanks

[art4artsake66]

OMG!!!!!!! I sooo luv the face at 2:40. Would love to paint a version of that. Totaly get the mental thing......talky talky alllll day long.....lol You betchya. Wonderful thoughts and expressions Caren

[AVDJ]

The introduction to this video is one of your best moments ever. Darnit, Caren! You keep raising the bar!! Don't leave us behind when you pierce the stratosphere.

[pixiewilson42]

Thankyou..ythat was truly great..just sitting here digesting the whole thging..actually that was probably one of the most "honest" performance art pieces I've seen in a long time..thanks for letting us journey into your world..more importantley into your mind..I relate x

[Toracube]

That is one of the best vids I have ever seen. Mind blowing! My head pounds with mad ideas. Not sure if anyone will get them or not. You are inspiring and very, very cool.Andy x

[Ellyb1bubby]

Were you on Acid when you did this? lol

[chrisnatti]

This just inspired the hell out of me. Thank you.

[littleamigos]

thoughts in the head....  mentally exhausted sometimes

[littleamigos]

PERSEVERE!!!!!!! I gotta keep telling myself that.... but watching you makes the process a bit more FUN :)

[popebenadict16]

im pretty mental.

[roma77amor]

Never stop, never give up... ¡Nunca!

[Johnny1969]

This is so crazy wicked cool!! And only mildly psychotic ;-) You're so awesome!! LOVE IT!!!

[CannabisHeals]

Very insightful and well said! Superb performance! I'm surprised NIN did the music. But I just remember them during the 90s, and I do hear that they're more dynamic now, and that's evident here.

[cityhall4all]

The artistry and uniqueness of your videos, reek of passion and inspire me.

Thanks.

[Lectricboots]

Aquarian energy for sure. (even if your not one)

this is me without meditation!

I really enjoyed. thank you

[artworkslive]

do you come in a bottle?

cuz i wanna drink you every day.....

[thetubemeister]

awesome :) smartbluecat recommended ya so I swung on by :) Yes, chit chat chit chat chit chat goes the insanity of the mind; observance and acceptance transforms the intangible walls of thought. You are expression personified, thanks for showing up,

Grant :)

[personalimagery]

I adore this video. the stream of ideas, movements and sounds. images! you know... there is an incessant [crazy] conversion of words into images and vice-versa in my [also mental] head. then... watching your videos, listening to your words is sort of dope. I mean good dope. :) because you already provide an immeasurable amount of incredible images for all of us. it is inspiring.

[Clobberbob55]

Sort of? Almost?

There are different degrees of madness.

But I think we've all got it.

I love to watch you run with it.

[SHAMANDREAMKEEPER]

thanks

[itsblockdog]

Tranmsission Received! We must press onward to onfect this goodness: Mentalill/DIMENSION gift of courage you so lovingly distribute upon us by these things! And NOW; Urgent hope for the LoveEachOther/DIMENSIONs will result a massive expansion! Marching: PERSEVERE!PERSEVERE!PERSEVERE!­PERSEVERE!PERSEVERE! :)

[Chadfish]

I'd like to commend ECO's husband/partner. I'm sure he's a very patient and loving man.

[edsmovie]

Too much jibberjabber.

[AnotherArtCommunity]

WOWOWOWOW Awesome!  Love this! :D Jess

[tammpon]

Caren you whole soul is more then alive as it's the original!

peaceouTy!

TAMMpON

[fingercheese]

Amazing....you words and videos are wonderful...we have such attention spans at times...art helps me focus....helps me be me...keeps me from falling apart at times...

[colemanb4u]

OMG THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you so much colemanb4u - I am glad you liked it! :)

[MJenner]

what a pleasant person

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you MJenner - how lovely! :)

[MJenner]

Inspiring, encouraging, mega pleasant. Wonderful. I owe you!

[omniscientmoon77]

This is amazing on many levels! I especially like your editing job on this.. Fantastic!

[slippereal]

yeah! never stop c you are the greatest

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Mike! that is too kind! Big smiles to you. :)

[itsblockdog]

Ongoing...this is so encouraging!

[cheekychen]

This is beautiful. You are fantastic.

[DumDumShow]

Hey still going strong...all the effort shows..I'm glad it is being appreciated!!!

[AVDJ]

hey this is the most excellent monologue at the beginning.

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you AVDJ - I appreciate that!! :)

[rmpastel]

This video rocks!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you AVDJ - I appreciate that!! :)

[sumaiyaluqman]

are you all stoned? This is not that good.

[taoworm23]

Yes sumaiyaluqman, I am stoned. And no your wrong. She IS that good!

Do you see how many subscribers she has?

Theres a reasons...

She is art! : )

[eaglecrowowl]

haha -thanks Tao!

[taoworm23]

5 stars!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you Taoworm23! I think you are right about visual search and cognition. Being able to focus attention is enormously important in getting art done! cheers friend! :)

[taoworm23]

Attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

In theory of cognition, visual search is a type of perceptual task requiring attention. Visual search can take place either with or without eye movements. Common examples include trying to locate a certain brand of cereal at the grocery store or a friends face in a crowd.

[AVDJ]

I feel the same way. about talk. that's part of the reason I am trying to do something along the lines of video blogging, but with some cool visuals. you are truely mental, and that's how come everybody likes you.

[eaglecrowowl]

AVDJ - you say the nicest things! I am really really looking forward to your new videos. :)

[Clarachk]

GET OUT OF MY HEAD, WOMAN!!! Okay, really now. I like the sense you give me through this video that I am not the only one with rambling, nonstop, overwhelming thoughts. I mean, I KNOW I share this with many many people in the fast paced-world we live in. It's just a fuzzy felling to know I have the ability to get it out through art or journals or whatever I feel like creating. Thanks

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you Clarachk! There is a eaglecrowowl mental extraction kit download available on my channel page. haha! If there was, I would use it!

[Clarachk]

Hhahaa! I have an old labotomy kit at home that I found in a junk show one day in the city. Would you like to borrow it? It's in it's own lovely case an everything. It's a bit rusty-like, but a bit of WD-40 should do the trick.

[Houghage]

rock on eaglecrowowl!

[eaglecrowowl]

right back atcha Houghage!  :)

[elsenoranonimo]

Great job!!!

[josepinheironeves]

nice video. strong.

"never stop, never give up, be kind to yourself, be kind to others."

[cakuart]

Spot on -- fantastic vid. Really appealing - I reckon Trent Reznor would totally dig it also(wink) - strength and honour

[YCoriginals]

love it! 'chatty chatty and talky talky all day long', what a great way to describe our personal worlds..

thanks for a very inspiring video, if art is 'mentally ill' i hope i never make a full recovery ;)

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you YCoriginals! So glad you can relate! :)

[SAIKOPAINT]

wonderful my friend, as always, a pleasure to watch

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Natalia! That is very kind! :)

[EarlIam]

wooow....ummm ...ouch....caught up in the process, critisizeen the process,ive been told i talk too much.... i talk enuf for me, i believe mental illness comes with the territory, heres to expression in all its forms,,,for with out it.....i think and feel we would all implode.....what a mess, black holes everywhere....woow....you have evoked many spirits in this one,,,,umm thanks for doing this instead of watching tv....

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you Earliam! The music came first and the spirits followed! hehe! :)

[justpassnthru]

Zounds! This video put the severe in persevere!

(did I really just say that out loud?)

Sorry for the lame pun! Excellent video! ;^)

[eaglecrowowl]

Hehe - I don't mind puns JPT! I think you are pretty right on. Thanks for the nice comment! :)

[jaredknightcom]

wow !

that was intense.

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Jared! :)

[rsheret]

Just as I was writing my comment, THE EARTH SHOOK.

Very exciting time, first your video and then an earthquake.

Your comment was excellent and I always enjoy your creativity. Please keep up the good work. Rene

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you so much Rene - I felt that quake too! :)

[PabloDoom]

when you say mentally ill I couldn't agree more,I've pulled myself out of some serious depressions by getting into a music project and if the depression hadn't been there I don't think the music would have got made,pretty messed up eh?Thanks for commenting on my vid and keep those creative juices flowing-Pablo

[eaglecrowowl]

Hi Pablo - I totally know what you mean, art cures and comes from the pain of living. It's the snake eating it's tail! Thanks for commenting. :)

[elmoisapirate]

She shoulda worn a mask.

[eaglecrowowl]

I love masks elmoisapirate. Let me see what I can do for you in the future! :)

[RHEAD100]

I am not really into modern dance. More of a country western man myself.

BUT; your explaination before the dance gave it meaning to me. All I can say is 5 stars. And one killer job.

Just makes my wounder;;; How good would you be waltzing, with a parner, that felt the same way you do about music.

[eaglecrowowl]

This is a wonderful comment RHEAD100! Thank you very much. I am really touched. :)

[richardtassey]

When I make my first VL I have some mad IDEAS thanks to all who started do it first..To all who express them selfs THANK YOU...This going to set in motion many events that will change the face of history..It is going to in power us to fight back.I for one will not sit by like the Jews did in WW2.Lay down and be passive.People of the tribes get ready

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Richard - I look forward to see what you do!

[DaleATL2]

I am thinking that this is one of your best art vlogs. I think it is the voice mixed within the music and how well it works in there that set this one apart for me. It is like the soundtrack would stand alone as an inspiring piece. Then when you add the amazing visuals, you have, in my humble opinion, a tour de force.

Wonderful job Caren. Inspiring as always.

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you so much Dale! Every video is a bit of a risk, I do something I am unsure of but feel compelled by. It is really great to hear that it works! I think I have completed something here and I have some new ideas I will be working on for the future. Though, please, hold me to nothing as my muse is not under my control!

[tesapie]

Great Video!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you tesapie! :)

[ejp3art]

To my mental monologue- shut up! shut up! shut up! It's like a verbal chainsaw in here! So much noise- I can't see anything! Searching bookstores & the internet for some spark some inspiration cause I'm not going to find it in THIS mess! It's a Catch-22- want some mental quiet? Find an image. Work on it. Ah, the door closes on the noisy part- opens elsewhere... But it's so noisy in here! SHUT UP!!SHUT UP!! The noise is blinding!! I'm driving me crazy!!

[eaglecrowowl]

Oh my goodness, it is a racket, no, ejp3art? Where is the f***king audio dial so I can turn this s*@T down. haha. The mind is out of control. I am not going to listen to it tonight! Big smiles to you! :)

[itsblockdog]

Thank YOU hun. Ohh the JOY! :)

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you so much for reposting Amanda. I really love your comment! :)

[johnburnap]

i really enjoyed this! movement and light, sound and rhythm! i have the same troubles with words, i like the nonverbal methods of art! i like your definition... very inspiring!

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you John! Yeah, words are difficult. There is so much to say that is beyond words, and yet that is how we are used to communicating. That is probably why I paint, to get at what words can't, and to be free of them for a few minutes.

[Elphyrafire]

I just love your morphing moves- Amazing. But I sense you're holding back on the truth about your brain. I bet it's more than talking going on in there. I bet there's some big ruckuses, screaming, things flying across the room: I know there is in mine!

[eaglecrowowl]

Hi Elyphy! Oh yeah! But would it be okay to have a total fit on youtube? Hmmm, I will have to think on that!

[artgirlsreality]

oops say it out load..lol man...

[artgirlsreality]

N I C E Caren!!! take it out of the box,break it open and make a mosaic out it I say! :D yeah baby. perserving the zone. swishing it around in your head and then allowing yourself to day it OUTLOAD. COOL lol Cheers~ meg

[eaglecrowowl]

I like that Meg - "take it out of the box and break it open"! yes! I am going to do more of that. I like the way that sounds.

[r3VOLt23]

Really enjoyed this performance,

the self the felling the movement

of body the hands, the canvas

the wall the rhythm that guide,

the mind that think constantly energy release

express the feeling create note that echo rebound

sand the vibe to lift the life of art.. editing is super and story help to keep us

all going back to art. Ta'

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you so much r3VOLt23! What a great comment! :)

[fridamorelia]

Yes!! chatty, chatty, chaty...

Love this Caren! Always inspiring!

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Frida! chatty chatty never stops but who cares!

[berryconnell]

well, I owe you.

I get ideas back into the flow when I watch your stuff.

It's not copying you, but rather, it's like you, and svene lamps and slippereal, you guys like give me permission to think for myself again.

So, thanx!

[eaglecrowowl]

That is so cool berry. Wow. I feel it too, like I can really be myself here. big smiles :) - I can't wait to see what you do!

[onaga3]

I have seen enough of your work to feel as though I owe you something back. Thank you. I feel sane again.

nAgamonster

[eaglecrowowl]

Oh my goodness onaga3 - that is quite a comment. Thank you, friend, thank you! :)

[clubsoda921]

Hey! spider woman on wall, art is dark but I likes. 8)

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you clubsoda! I sometimes wish it wasn't so dark but we make what we make. I am glad you liked it. :)

[daligoddess2006]

Another awesome video by the great eaglecrowowl. I LOVE this one! Wow! I live in my head too. teehee.

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you for reposting Dali! My brother was over the other day and loved your painting postcard. It is still lightin up my desk. :)

[matsutakneatche]

this morning i felt like art has a great aspect when you create as though you are responding to an insult, or trauma, you just DO and once you start thinking too much its time to watch tv or jump in the lake

[eaglecrowowl]

Great comment matsutakneatche. I like that "responding to an insult or trauma". I have to use something that makes me feel, that has an energy. I just try to articulate the energy. :)

[smartbluecat]

Fantastic Caren. This seems like a darker more visceral eaglecrowowl. "We're mentally ill with thoughts in the head,"I can sing a couple of bars of that feeling. Loved this. Great editing and pictures too. You persevered and made something wonderful.

I need to get back to the funny farm, catch you later.

:o)

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you SBC! I can't wait to see what you are growing at your funny farm. I know I am gonna love it! Order me a smartbluecat salad stat!

[HelpOutThere]

Love the passion you are exuding! I love the way you captured your movements.

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you HelpOutThere! I appreciate that.  I hope to get it even better next time out!

[dudeanwalker]

Hi Caren I just had to come out of my "hiding place" for this new GREAT video, I love the concept!

[eaglecrowowl]

I am so honored Dudean!!! Thank you. What are you up to? Big smiles!

[DumDumShow]

Hey Caren!!!did I mention that this video kicks a**!!!

[eaglecrowowl]

You are so nice! Thank you a million! I am really glad you are here on youtube. Big big BIG smiles to you~! :)

[DumDumShow]

Yes!!!..this kicked a**!!!!!..Loved the editing especially when it looked like you had the fro and you were kinda dancing in your head...Great intro...Very smart and you express yourself so well...and i never asked you but i can tell...you were trained in dance?...ballet?..."I live in my head"...you could not have put it any better!!

[jweinrub]

Wow, that was very surreal!! :)

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you jweinrub! We always aim to be just left of reality.

[jweinrub]

Right on!

[antimoron08]

weird lame kinda dumb.... i love it xD

[ziggurini]

being an introvert is an essential part of the make-up of all artists i think.a fewer amount have your courage and ability to communicate their fears and doubts.by admitting them to us(the way you do) you free yourself of the burden,and we get to see the great artist that you are.always enjoyable.z

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Ziggurini - this has been such a fun and surprising process, this making videos for youtube. I had a feeling people would be able to relate, but I wasn't sure. It is really fun to create but it is also fraught with doubt and a kind of fear of being found out; found out to be no good, found out to be a weirdo, found out and rejected. But then something wonderful happens when the desire is stronger than the fear. Big big smiles to you!

[SomebodyIusedtoknow]

yes!

[eaglecrowowl]

yes! yes! yes! :)

[ottoskidoo]

Awesome and haunting.

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you Ottoskidoo. Big smiles to you!

[itsblockdog]

If there is ANYTHING "ill" about this; I HOPE IT'S CONTAGIOUS!!!! More please.... :)

[eaglecrowowl]

that is funny Block Dog!

[cooksterz]

Loved the expression from 4:12 to 4:25 0 Reminiscent of the scattered thoughts we all try to interpret within. Great editing as always. Create that which is inside.. no matter the chaos right! :D

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you so much cooksterz! I find filming the internal easier than the external. big smiles to you!

[CapricornArtist73]

Loved the video and like said before you can express and articulate thoughts so brilliantly. My head is the same always filled with thoughts constantly. Dancing to music is definately one way of switching off! ;)

[eaglecrowowl]

Dancing is one of the very best ways! Thank you CapricornA73. I am a capricorn too. I am still thinking about the "book". Thank you for the encouragement.  :)

[CapricornArtist73]

You are someone we all can learn from...your thoughts are poetry in motion for alot ALOT of us here. Sorry u must think i am crazy youtube fan...LOL WELL I AM!

[eaglecrowowl]

Oh my gosh, I so appreciate that you would take the time to tell me that, not to mention feel it in the first place! I started this on intuition, I am still running on intuition. I don't know what I am doing until I see it. It means the world to me to know the work is meaningful. It means the world. Thank you!

[taoworm23]

Whoa!

Two words F__ing awesome!

This is by far your most symmetrical video to date!

Love the inner dialog part two. Much more integrated than anything before.

But comparing your videos to one another is about as pointless as arguing that blue is better than red. :)

Best video ever!!

[eaglecrowowl]

Thank you taoworm23!!! I think you are right. All of my experimentation is congealing into a cohesive statement. You never know what you are doing except upon reflection. Thank you friend! :)

[daninohio]

wow! this was amazing. I've seen a number of videos lately of people complaining that nobody is putting up any videos or even more so anything creative. I'd say they needed to be patient.really good video here.

[eaglecrowowl]

That is so nice Daniohio! Seriously. Thank you. :)

[cdeeryart]

Caren, my sweet! How truly timely your vid is for me personally. I needed to hear that word and to hear it from you, well, just made it ever more meaningful. I enjoy you so much!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you for reposting Cyndi. That is very nice of you. I didn't want to lose your lovely comment. It means a lot to me.

[shellrosecreations]

WOW, fantastic, as usual!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you Shelly! much appreciated! :)

[IChoseTheRedPill]

another ECO vid filed to my favorites. you have a beautiful mind. i love watching you dance. i love watching whatever you produce... peace2U!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you George, thank you! Big big smile! :)

[owlphanumeric]

my mental skills make me want to consume alcohol...bad, huh?

there are just SO many things to think/talk/think/talk about...it quiets me a bit, and simplifies my thoughts...

eek.!

[eaglecrowowl]

Hi Owlphanumeric! I do find a glass of wine helps. At least temporarily. hehe. :)

[Clarachk]

I HEAR you on that one! Alcohol among other things, haha! I don't know if it quiets my MIND, but it quiets my mouth.

[Ozk3r]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!

i completely agree with the constant chatter in the mind, sometimes it feels like too much! it does not stop!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you Ozk3r!!! I am so happy you can relate! I mean, I'm not happy you are dealing with mind but chatter, but I am glad you know what I am talking about! haha :)

[CliffBetweenTheLines]

Every so often I get a good or clever idea. But somehow you get a box full of them and toss all of them into a video at the same time! I LOVE watching your work!

[eaglecrowowl]

That is so nice of you to say CliffBTL! blush blush! :)

[pcrudup]

NEAT!!!

[eaglecrowowl]

thank you pcrudup! :)

[RafaHatesU]

how many times has this been uploaded?!

[eaglecrowowl]

Oh Man, too freakin many. I am never naming a video "Persevere" again! I was having major sound problems. Youtube was jacking up the front end and making it too loud but I added some music (I think it's good) and I sorted cheated out of the problem. Thanks for checkin back in Rafa! :)