Starting a new Sketchbook 🐞🌻✨

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @BreadedNuggetss
    @BreadedNuggetss 6 месяцев назад +599

    I Wonder how many Cowboys that may or may not be played by pedro pascal will be drawn, painted or sketched in this sketchbook, im calling it at 100.

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +58

      Guess we'll find out next year 😁😁

    • @reydragonclaw1128
      @reydragonclaw1128 5 месяцев назад +10

      PLEASE I REALLY HOPE SO!!! Watching Static drawing cowboys is one of my favorite things on this earth fr

    • @Iva-si5ix
      @Iva-si5ix 3 месяца назад +1

      MY BIRTHDAY IS THE 5. OF MAY

    • @hiteshyadav8482
      @hiteshyadav8482 2 дня назад

      OMG are you a fellow oshinoko fan?.??.?

  • @andidq18
    @andidq18 5 месяцев назад +291

    ur strength to not start crying screaming and go crazy after forgetting the "h" on the front cover is a type of strength i will never have 😭😭

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  5 месяцев назад +37

      It was a close one 😂

    • @абоба-н5м
      @абоба-н5м 4 месяца назад +18

      Id literally rip the sketchbook apart if i did that 💀💀😭😭

  • @mangaentertainement7820
    @mangaentertainement7820 5 месяцев назад +70

    The little story time between the two make me emotional🥲

  • @Tomcat_Centauri
    @Tomcat_Centauri 6 месяцев назад +224

    I love your Art so much, i can't wait for your Sketchbook toor and i ADMIRE your ability to even finish a whole Sketchbook 🥰

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +14

      Thank you so much!! I'll get around to filming it soon 😁❤

  • @extracoffeemug
    @extracoffeemug 6 месяцев назад +95

    The composition and colour pallet you always use, its so mesmerising and beautiful. I'll never get tired of looking at it! I'm also the same with my first page, it has to be perfect in my own way but in the end (even if others say it looks good) I end up disappointed with it.
    I've tried using this sketchbook but the size and the fact the pages can be taken out put me off. I also didn't like the paper as well since I've been using watercolour more and ink.
    I always look forward to your videos!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +9

      Thank you so much❤ The standards we set for ourselves is so annoying, I don't know why we're like this 😭
      I'm glad I've gotten to try this book coz I've always been curious, but yeah the size feels strange maybe because it's a fairly tall book (thick) so it makes it feel like an even smaller space to work on. The perforated pages upset me too, I hate when books do that. And you're right about the paper, maybe because it's for alcohol markers mediums like watercolour and gouache just don't work well on it, and I'm trying not to let it bother me but I love Gouache and I hate not being able to use it straight in my book.

  • @overlordh1254
    @overlordh1254 5 месяцев назад +13

    Oh my god, that is one of the coolest yet most beautiful things I've ever seen. The story was heartfelt, and really adds to the final piece. Plus, i looove the way her hair falls, and the gradients are awesome!

  • @Crystal-Onyx
    @Crystal-Onyx 6 месяцев назад +73

    Wow this is one of the best sketchbooks I’ve ever seen, even though it’s just 1 page lol, you put so much work into it and it’s amazing!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! ❤

  • @adelaide.2
    @adelaide.2 5 месяцев назад +50

    Okay, but I love the misspelling on the cover bc it’s iconic and it’s absolutely something I would do 😅 - also!! The Merlin meme sticker is so fun

  • @rivhall8535
    @rivhall8535 6 месяцев назад +10

    That title page is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @Samthe1stbob
    @Samthe1stbob 5 месяцев назад +5

    I love the blend and the pop of colours you can achieve once you already know the colours you'll be selecting. It's absolutely gorgeous

  • @that.one.person.2712
    @that.one.person.2712 3 месяца назад +19

    "SKETCBOOK" it add character to the book

  • @sienagonzales2552
    @sienagonzales2552 6 месяцев назад +13

    I was thinking as you were creating how different this piece seemed to be from anything we’ve seen from you before and omg you inspire me so much to keep going outside my comfort zone because this turned out absolutely lovely!! And as for more pressure being added to yourself I hope it’s not from us! Truly, I have fallen completely head over heels for how you are so wonderfully you on this channel! You inspire me to discover how I can pour more of who I am into my own art as well so thank you for sharing☺️

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      I really have no idea where these vibes came from 😂 I'm so glad I can be an inspiration! and don't worry, the pressure is entirely from me 😂 I have too high expectations of myself and if something doesn't turn out EXACTLY how I wanted then, y'know, I can be pretty harsh on myself 😅 I really appreciate your lovely words, I love creating and being able to share it all with you guys and hearing how creative you all are just means so much ❤❤

  • @Char_ls
    @Char_ls 6 месяцев назад +17

    I just love watching you draw its so therapeutic :) i need to practice more, haven't touch a personal sketchbook for to long, i feel rusty

  • @vxk3186
    @vxk3186 6 месяцев назад +8

    I just love how u decorated ur book static!! I wanna buy the one right in the middle it looks so cool and I LOVE THE DRAWUNG!!! ❤

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад

      They're such gorgeous stickers, I absolutely recommend checking out the artists 😁❤

  • @Yayyyyy3
    @Yayyyyy3 2 месяца назад +4

    These vids get me in a drawing mood but then I remember I can’t draw.

  • @cosmicreminder
    @cosmicreminder 2 месяца назад +3

    you are literally sooo talented. you also say all my thoughts about art (lineart being scary because I wasn't careful with it and realizing ohhhh this is why people take the extra steps to plan their art😆)

  • @stitch3596
    @stitch3596 3 месяца назад +2

    I'm obsessed with your art style and the way you worked on this 🥰🥰

  • @fireandice1677
    @fireandice1677 4 месяца назад +4

    "i still like this page, but not as much as i thought i would."
    me: 😲😧👐 GIB RIGHT NOW.
    This is the first time I've ever seen one of your videos and I just instantly fell in love with your artstyle! Like it made my heart do the thing and my brain go "oooooooh i LOVE that!!" First time in a long time i've actually felt something 🥺

  • @miromii
    @miromii 22 дня назад

    Your art style is gorgeous and the illustration is sooooo magestic and beautiful, I love it!!!

  • @W1llow_0n_pawz
    @W1llow_0n_pawz Месяц назад +4

    Starting a small new sketchbook as i watch this-

  • @ladyamalthia7688
    @ladyamalthia7688 3 месяца назад

    I'm glad to have found your channel!! Love the process and the voiceover. You're so right about the planning! It makes everything go so much smoother, but I usually jump right in without looking first. Lol. ❤❤❤ the art! Beautiful colors.

  • @Cetrizim
    @Cetrizim 5 месяцев назад

    Love watching and listening to you create characters as I work on my own projects 🩵 creativity is contagious

  • @starkpark9602
    @starkpark9602 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow! Personally I LOVE the colours you chose! The blues with the greens compared to the purples and pinks 👌👌 they’re all so gorgeous

  • @imwronghere1764
    @imwronghere1764 5 месяцев назад +3

    I absolutely love the piece you did! The colours are gorgeous and the way the shapes flow is beautiful. I can almost feel the sadness of the celestial being even though there isn't much of a face to convey it's emotions.
    Well done!

  • @BassMusicCompilations
    @BassMusicCompilations 2 месяца назад

    Great video! I love watching your process.

  • @aseelarte
    @aseelarte 6 месяцев назад +2

    OMG it's looking gorgeous the traditional one fantastic 😭😭
    Can't wait to see the sketchbook tour 😭😭😭😭

  • @DhampireOpossum-sx8bc
    @DhampireOpossum-sx8bc 5 месяцев назад

    I love it. I've been getting into a lot of celestial themes and bright colors with my own art for a little while now so this absolute eye candy for me.
    As for the lady character I kept thinking that she was probably martyrd or something similar.

  • @aidenbarello2452
    @aidenbarello2452 5 месяцев назад +1

    I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS PIECE OH MY GOD?? your art is absolutely gorgeous and i never properly considered planning this way for finished work in my sketchbook either i might have to actually try that now!!

  • @TheCrazieGhost
    @TheCrazieGhost Месяц назад +1

    I see the small fry sticker… you can’t hide it from me!!😂😂😂😂

  • @crea.la.catrina
    @crea.la.catrina 4 месяца назад

    thanks for sharing your step by step. It's a good method.

  • @myuinz
    @myuinz 6 месяцев назад +2

    omg this is too funny, i just got my ohuhu sketchbooks yesterday and spent all day decorating them😂 i was also really thrown off by the texture because i never got a sketchbook with that weird rubbery leather? texture before. and surprisingly my stickers sticked quite well on the sketchbook compared to my other ones. either way, can’t wait to see this sketchbook get filled as i fill mine along side you!!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад

      YO that's so cool!! Sketchbook twins ❤❤ A couple of my stickers have started peeling 💀 so hopefully yours are stronger 💪😁

  • @jamie5232
    @jamie5232 6 месяцев назад

    Omg I loved the intro page, I always think it's so nice to see the making of a new one, it helps me overcome the first page fear and is a huge inspiration, keep doing what you do!!!

  • @widdershinnz
    @widdershinnz Месяц назад

    Absolutely STUNNING. The blending, the lineart?? ❤

  • @athenadite
    @athenadite 6 месяцев назад +1

    first video I've ever watched of yours and I'm hooked! love love your art style and the way you compose different materials into the book ♥

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much!!❤❤

  • @ricebeane
    @ricebeane 4 месяца назад

    This is incredible, I especially love the colouring!!

  • @jaysonwithawhy
    @jaysonwithawhy 6 месяцев назад

    That piece is beautiful! Excited to see what you do with this sketchbook. :)

  • @celestemazzei7150
    @celestemazzei7150 6 месяцев назад +1

    This piece on the first page is really amazing, love your style❤

  • @klein__celina1790
    @klein__celina1790 5 месяцев назад

    you can't believe how much you inspire me! your art style is so insane

  • @thailybarba8194
    @thailybarba8194 4 месяца назад

    Amazing colours! I loved it 😻

  • @Angsty-Bag
    @Angsty-Bag 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love the art so muchhhhh. Also you credited the artists yippeee (most people don’t)

  • @kam4513
    @kam4513 3 месяца назад

    i love your art so much literally watching this cured my art block

  • @mothenant
    @mothenant 6 месяцев назад +1

    this brand was the first sketchbook i ever had, it's so good for all the different mediums and the paper is so smooth! for the UK I think it's the closest we can get to the ILLO sketchbooks!!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад

      I've always been curious about the ILLO books, if they're just like these ones then that's good to know 😁😁

  • @VanessaSophie-hy3eu
    @VanessaSophie-hy3eu 2 месяца назад

    Just found your channel and honestly, it's been a while since I've found an art channel that has captivated me like yours! I really like your process and how you edit your videos! Your voice is also very soothing aha so it helps lots
    You seem to be such a cool, creative and sweet person! You've gained a new viewer hehe!
    Cheers!

  • @hisirdouxcasperan4135
    @hisirdouxcasperan4135 8 дней назад

    your art makes me want to quit studying and practice fulltime so i can reach a fraction of the mastery you have

  • @GalaxyGamer0960
    @GalaxyGamer0960 5 месяцев назад +1

    man, it is memorizing to watch you draw on both paper and tablet, I love the colours and your voice is quite soothing as well
    ive never seen the other sketchbooks but I might have to after this lol
    edit: amazing that you can just draw some characters and then come up with the lore while colouring [I have to write ages of lore for me to be confident enough to draw them lmao]

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  5 месяцев назад +1

      AH thank you!!❤❤

  • @xmoshyMCCOY
    @xmoshyMCCOY 6 месяцев назад

    Your description of this piece is reminding me of this fabulous book I read called Star Mother. I love it!!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      I just had to look that up and!! Thank you for mention it here because that sounds SO GOOD!! I gotta read it ❤

    • @xmoshyMCCOY
      @xmoshyMCCOY 6 месяцев назад

      @@staticwool oh my gosh I loved it! I hope you do. It was a shorter story and so enchanting.

  • @p3rtals
    @p3rtals 5 месяцев назад

    videos like this motivate me to draw more, plus they're just so addicting to watch ♥︎

  • @M0ROCOXX
    @M0ROCOXX 4 месяца назад +4

    IDK WHY BUT THE GIRL AT THE START GIVE ME THE SHE RA VIBES😭😭😭

  • @ThatGirlOnyx
    @ThatGirlOnyx 5 месяцев назад

    Oh my gosh I just finished my sketchbook a few days ago and I’m getting a new one in a few days! I’m gonna be on a similar pace to you! I’ve been pretty motivated lately and I finished a 75 page sketchbook in 4 months, so hopefully I can keep up! Much love, I’m going to be purchasing some of your stickers soon I’m so excited! 😅

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  5 месяцев назад +1

      That's so cool!! Good luck, you can do it!! (Just be sure not to burn yourself out 😊) ❤

  • @sarabreugelmans4859
    @sarabreugelmans4859 6 месяцев назад

    Your art is simply breathtaking! I love this piece 😍

  • @itskat1307
    @itskat1307 25 дней назад +1

    I have that SKETCHBOOK omg 😊😊😊

  • @Live-Nive
    @Live-Nive 3 месяца назад

    So beautiful!!!❤❤❤

  • @demodemi32
    @demodemi32 5 месяцев назад

    This is so amazing! I hope someday to be able to draw even remotely close to that! Love the colors so much and the concept!! Wow! 🤩

  • @hoboheart3728
    @hoboheart3728 5 месяцев назад +11

    This made me think of a God/Goddess who fell in love with a Saintess who is "fated" to die. Probably by their own hand to protect others.

  • @nachita99
    @nachita99 6 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love this drawing and the way you blend the colors looks so satisfying ❤

  • @haru2
    @haru2 3 месяца назад

    I am so impressed with your art and I liked the idea of the ciliestial being ( I don't know how to write it), and your blending is so amazing

  • @momohf9880
    @momohf9880 5 месяцев назад

    I really like your art technique with blending the colors so pretty n inspiring ❤❤😮

  • @Emmawow12
    @Emmawow12 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love this sketchbook tour!❤

  • @joesoswag2515
    @joesoswag2515 6 месяцев назад

    Wow. Your drawing came out so gorgeous. Your brain. 🤯

  • @chikenqueen5
    @chikenqueen5 4 месяца назад

    i had a major artblock and now i fnally feel like drawing, and videos likethis motivate me, so thank you for posting

  • @junelondon1703
    @junelondon1703 5 месяцев назад

    I love the colors and the blending of the title page! ^^
    I feel your fear to actually go in and color the scetch. I´m also afraid of messing up, but I still don´t plan out my drawing.... huge respect for your planing.

  • @lillianguerrero7875
    @lillianguerrero7875 5 месяцев назад

    I saw a dorohedoro sticker on the cover of your 15 sketchbook and that made me SO excited I love that series😭😭

  • @zo-byeol
    @zo-byeol 5 месяцев назад

    this is so beautiful!!! i’m so excited to see where this new sketchbook goes 🤠🛸🪐👽 this def inspired me to actually learn how to use the alcohol markers i have lol

  • @thelastcoffeebean
    @thelastcoffeebean 5 месяцев назад

    Yooo this looks SO COOOOOL WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FIRST PAGE 🔥🔥🔥😧🧡💯
    Also I feel u about the “first page curse” LOL it’s so hard to get over it but I honestly love how yours turned out!

    • @thelastcoffeebean
      @thelastcoffeebean 5 месяцев назад

      OMG ALSOOOO I was so excited to see my cat sticker on your cover 🥹🤩🫶🧡

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@thelastcoffeebean Thank you so much! I do kinda like the page but yeah, the curse 😂 AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR STICKERS!!! I've been so looking forward to using them and so happy to have one on my book finally 😁😁❤❤

  • @Candle_Lights06
    @Candle_Lights06 5 месяцев назад +4

    Good to know that the stickers on my ohuhu sketchbook aren’t the only ones falling off 😅

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  5 месяцев назад

      It's so frustrating 😭

  • @teddycloud.287
    @teddycloud.287 5 месяцев назад

    omg seeing your drawing process just makes me wanna draw so bad

  • @Erisartcreates
    @Erisartcreates 5 месяцев назад +1

    That’s amazing

  • @lanbong600
    @lanbong600 5 месяцев назад

    Refreshingly innovative

  • @faithhocking5741
    @faithhocking5741 5 месяцев назад

    Wow I love your art style and drawing anything seems to come so easy to you. I hope one day I can draw as good as you and be at that level. Love your videos. Wish I could draw Pedro’s likeness as good 😅

  • @Mangofluff2233
    @Mangofluff2233 5 месяцев назад

    Omg ur art is extremely amazing!!

  • @hearvii
    @hearvii 5 месяцев назад

    The Drawing looks amazing 😮😮 Also, the girl and the sword part reminds me of She-Ra, probably because of the colors, it looks amazing!

  • @Mariy0_14
    @Mariy0_14 4 месяца назад

    THAT IS SOO PRETTY WTF

  • @leinakhatib6726
    @leinakhatib6726 6 месяцев назад +3

    You inspired me to do art again ever since i found you, your art is perfect for me it’s amazingly beautiful, i can’t wait until your next sketchbook tour😭🫶
    Btw It may seems dramatic but I cried during this video when u put the stickers that presented Palestine because i am Palestinian and when i see people i like on social media supporting us it really makes me emotional, thank you for everything 💕💕💕

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much, I'm so glad you're making art❤❤ I'll hopefully make the nest tour soon 😘
      And thank you, I can't wait for your country and people to get the freedom and respect they deserve ❤🍉

  • @paws94
    @paws94 5 месяцев назад +1

    100th cimment love ur vids so much

  • @unlovednekochan94
    @unlovednekochan94 5 месяцев назад

    I love the colours and the stories...and i love the reincarnation idea! I'm sucker fir reincarnation stories

  • @drawwithgreencoffe
    @drawwithgreencoffe 6 месяцев назад

    Lmao That Character Cinda Look Like My Fire Element Character (The character That's Not Human)I Love How First Page Turn Out Keep Going Its Amazing!!!!🌸🌸🌸🌸

  • @m0le6377
    @m0le6377 6 месяцев назад +1

    I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SKETCHBOOK TOUR FOR 15 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      SOOOONNNN❤❤❤❤

  • @Eda_edits2012
    @Eda_edits2012 Месяц назад +1

    I think that the idea for the first drawing could be that she's like super into her religion (whatever it may be ) and then she sees this vision of the celestial being and gets taken in by him

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 5 месяцев назад +1

    this looks so good ☺☺

  • @your_LOCAL_ghibli_FAN
    @your_LOCAL_ghibli_FAN 5 месяцев назад

    I LOVE THAT MERLIN STICKER OF ARTHUR!!! XD

  • @LaurasArtQuest
    @LaurasArtQuest 5 месяцев назад

    Haha I always find the planning part so annoying but it's always worth it :D I don't even wanna know how many marker pieces I would've messed up if I left that step out :D
    LOOOOVE how your first page turned out! Your coloring and colored lineart are chef's kiss!

  • @oliviamerrart
    @oliviamerrart 2 месяца назад

    Mimscosara is like my favorite one piece artistttt

  • @frankiemoonlight5931
    @frankiemoonlight5931 6 месяцев назад +2

    so 13:05. what is that white liner that you use? also do you have any recommendations on something WHITE specifically that can go very good on top of alcohol and acrylic markers? i’ve tried gel pens and simple markers but it doesn’t work at all. HELP

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      That one is the Ohuhu Gel pen 😁 and I wish I did but I don't 😭 even this one by Ohuhu has the Marker changing the white. I think maybe Acrylic Paints work? But I haven't tried it in a while so I'm not sure. Acrylic markers don't do it either tho (at least for me they always change)

  • @katiec1623
    @katiec1623 6 месяцев назад +1

    Have the same sketchbook and I used double sided tape for my stickers on the cover. Try that and see if it works😊

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад

      I've tried that with one of them and it doesn't even try to stick now 😭 I'm gonna have a go at gluing it 👌

  • @Monixieee
    @Monixieee 4 месяца назад

    YOUR LORE IS THE BEST IM SUBBING NOWWWW

  • @CreativaArtly
    @CreativaArtly 6 месяцев назад

    That is such a cool drawing. Seriously damn.

  • @Tenitorito
    @Tenitorito 5 месяцев назад

    VERY COLORFUL ART

  • @xaerias
    @xaerias 6 месяцев назад

    Omg, I love your title page 😍

  • @Thedarkofy
    @Thedarkofy 19 дней назад

    Starting a new sketchbook 😊
    *Do a masterpiece*

  • @AtlasArtzz
    @AtlasArtzz 6 месяцев назад

    I just love ur style and your art! I also have Ohuhu markers and it’s amazing on how good you use them! Also the stickers are so nice! I’m not so early like 2 hours later but I’m glad I got to watch you do this because videos like this and from other artists have inspired me to get back into drawing, I went into art block for like 3-4 months 😅 then I got out of it and finished my sketchbook yesterday!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад

      That's so amazing, I'm so glad you got out!! Art block is such a pain, I'm sorry it hounded you for so long. Congratulations on finishing your book, now you get to start a new one!!! ❤❤

    • @AtlasArtzz
      @AtlasArtzz 6 месяцев назад

      @@staticwool thank you! I’m glad I got out of it also because I thought drawing wasent a hobby no more 😅 I’m just kinda binge watching your videos it gives me so much inspiration to draw again

  • @augurypleasant4506
    @augurypleasant4506 4 месяца назад

    Which set of Ohuhu markers do you recommend? I haven't bought any in YEARS and I don't know which set has a good balance of color values (the first and only set that I bought consisted of colors that were way too saturated to make a full piece with)

  • @Impxssibl
    @Impxssibl 2 месяца назад

    So pretty!! where’s the stickers from? Specifically the Luffy one on the cover ❤

  • @KoRn0gr4phyy
    @KoRn0gr4phyy 5 месяцев назад

    The Hancock sticker is sooo cute 😭

  • @I_C_Art
    @I_C_Art 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love ❤❤

  • @Drawingfrogg
    @Drawingfrogg 6 месяцев назад +2

    I have this sketchbook and I had the same problem with stickers on the the front, I’ve been using mine for about 3 months now and I’ve had to glue down my stickers a couple of times but I found the bigger ones don’t really come up. Hope this is helpful, I love your videos sm :)

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah some of mine are starting to peel too. I'll have to glue them down properly 👌❤

  • @zainab.2131
    @zainab.2131 5 месяцев назад

    I really liked the amazing way you draw, and this is the first video I've seen of you, and you are really amazing🎀✨ + I'm a new follower from Iraq 🇮🇶 🍉

  • @marteme2273
    @marteme2273 5 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous❤

  • @kadenz3465
    @kadenz3465 6 месяцев назад +1

    Which pencil did you use at 2:51? It looks so nice!

    • @staticwool
      @staticwool  6 месяцев назад +1

      Pentel Click 0.5 Twist - Erase 😁

  • @GentleFD25
    @GentleFD25 5 месяцев назад

    16:34 whenever I start a new sketchbook, I always dedicated the first page to big blocky letters saying "DRAW WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU WANT" with various silly doodles around it to take the pressure off haha

  • @Bibilovesyou
    @Bibilovesyou 3 месяца назад +1

    What marker set did you use in this vid if you don't mind me asking :)