“What inspired me to combine art with philosophy and spirituality? Honestly, it just happened naturally,” the creator of After Skool shared. “Creating art has always come naturally to me, but I realized at a young age that simply being able to draw accurate depictions does not make a good artist.” He added, “Each and every one of us has had unique experiences. This is what makes you uniquely you.”
“I hope my videos and art inspire people to think critically and question everything,” he said when asked about the impact he hopes to make. “So much of the content online does nothing to improve people’s lives. In many cases, it does the opposite.” His goal? “That people walk away from my videos feeling like they actually learned something that can be applied to their daily lives in a positive way.”
When it comes to the work he’s most proud of, he said, “I’d have to say my latest video. One of my mantras is ‘Kaizen,’ a Japanese concept that translates to ‘continuous improvement.’” But the video that struck the biggest chord with viewers? “The one on Mass Psychosis in 2021. It explained how an entire population can become mentally ill.”
Asked about what’s next, he shared, “The landscape of YouTube has changed significantly since I began 9 years ago.” He’s staying committed to animation but expanding his vision. “I’m also looking to move into children’s books—especially since I just had a daughter.”
