Been working as an illustrator/designer for over 10 years now. I’d say how you feel about your work ebbs and flows. It gets challenging when it feels like everyone around you is hopping the same trend or like everyone’s creative blocks are syncing. But at the end of the day everyone’s just doing their own thing. Love your work and videos!
I love this ❤ I found that I needed to literally isolate myself at coffee shops every day in order to force a habit of drawing. My partner would drop me off at a coffee shop pretty far from home and then I'd draw all day and he'd pick me up after work. And I have to say... I drew A LOT. I made enough art for my first shop launch and it's been amazing. I also quit my job and have been using my savings in order to do this because I can't balance two things at once, it's all or nothing for me 😂
Ive too have had those moments where I question if I'm passionate enough. I've also realized that it always starts when I compare myself to others, especially those that are on such a different journey or have been working longer than me 😅 but now I just focus on doing me! Thanks for talking about this and sharing your perspective! ❤Listening and watching this video was a nice reminder to not compare ourselves and be happy with our unique personal paths!
It’s so easy to get caught up in the imposter syndrome ideals. On socials you see all the highs of people’s artwork, all the things that work. But we personally know all the lows we hit daily, so our idea of every other artist gets jaded. Keep growing and know you are where you are supposed to be.
I totally relate to the ebb and flow of your relationship with art. I’ve been a full time designer for over a year now and have had to accept that it’s normal to not be really eager to do design/art outside of my 9-5. Art feeling like work doesn’t make you less of an artist. And it’s natural for our enthusiasm to be different for a hobby vs. a job!
I’ve tried so many times to make art every day but get tired by day 5 😅😅 thank you for the motivation, I loved to see how creatives do their work and seeing the process 😊👍
Omg I SUPER relate to “not feeling passionate enough”- and that feeling always comes from comparison. Especially when I’m on my period too!! ebs and flows mannnn, hehe. You’re doing amazing and you’re such an inspiration to me and so many other artists! 💜🩵💚
i love your work so much and find your style and ruminations about art so inspiring! would love to see a video all about the riso designing process! and also your fave digital brushes!
the corner you really loved, when I looked at it I saw a shadow of a black cat. I have a tuxedo cat too. I am trying to get at least my prototypes ready soon. working toward a new christmas market in november. this one is more geared towards children and families that I am used to. I make ornaments in leather. just finished some Hello Kitty and moving on to a gingerbread cat. inspiration comes and goes. that is when you need disciplin, which I havent got!
omg ragdolls are so chill I have a ragamuffin its a branch off to have more colours in the ragdoll pool. his name is Blaze I love him so much. Wonderful video about art it makes me feel better about working on the same art over. :) what a wonderful video to watch :) thank you
What a beautiful and relaxing art vlog. I love watching these to get motivated or inspired. After I finish watching I always want to get to drawing right away :D Also it is such a nice thing to hear other artists share their thoughts or self doubts. It just shows that we all have these sometimes, no matter the skill level and no matter whether you do art as a hobby or a career. Thanks for the relaxed time I had with your video
I too am not a fan of tasked-based assignments and I really rather set perameters for myself instead (if anything). I love to realize that like you said everyone has their own creative process that works for them. I am really excited by mine even if it looks different or slower or simplier from other creators, its what cultivates joy in me, and art making is ritualistic to me. also ive had shocks before where I realised my subject is almost always the same, and with the fast-pace of social media, I felt expected to show more variety- then JUST like you said, I had the same realization that the greatest artists often studied the same subject for years at a time if not through their entire career. I thought ive only been drawing like this for about 2 years and if its still what im called to draw, then I just haven't exhausted it yet- then I felt inspired to tackle the "same subject" even more than before since the itch is not scratched- and who knows when or if it ever will be! and then it actually became exciting to me, the fact that I even had something specific I was so passionate about to be able to explore 1000+ times 😹 I lovedddd the border effect! super cool quality. the cover turned out adorable :-) sorry for the long rambly comment- the artist urge to have convos about art- is lacking from my personal life these days since leaving college 🥲 loved the video
yessss!!! thanks so much for sharing, i like how you described it as an itch needing to be scratched!! I feel the same way about drawing cats and stuff - like I'm still not bored of it and want to explore it more :) and love how you describe art making as ritualistic!! such a good way to think about it. and never apologize for a longer comment - i love reading them
Really enjoyed this video. I had a similar thought process about creating art RUclips videos 😂😅 and that also stemmed from comparing myself to others lol So you’re not alone ❤
(This is in almost no context to the video but I'll share it anyway lol) I have this weirdly specific memory of my elementary school teacher being SUPER particular about the way we hold pens (like life or death there's only one right way) and when I write a lot it pops into my head occasionaly and i get worried like "oh no i keep holding my pen wrong" lmao (as an explanation to why i look at the way people hold their pens) but i feel like all artists i watch have the same pen grip (having the middle and pointer finger on the same side of the pen instead of only one finger per side of a triangle if that makes sense) and there's not even any good reason why my elementary school teacher was so particular about it! It just needs to be comfortable!! So yeah, funny how people can have a permanent influence on your life like that huh
thank you for sharing!! this is so real... sometimes the things teachers do stick with you for so long!!! i totally agree that we get taught all these things that don't... have.. to be that certain way!! u do u!!!
maybe you don't feel excited bc it's a constant in your life but if u went months without it you would notice that u actually do have love for it like a relationship lmao
Love watching your videos and how calm they make me, during this time of me getting ready for my last year in art college as an Illustrator! Also what type of brush do you use for your procreate? Its so pretty for the illustrations!
How do you get such nice textures with acrylics? Is it the brand? Esp how the leaves in your flower piece how you can see the texture of the strokes! So beautiful! I use Holbein and it still comes out too “smooth”. Really appreciate it if you can share your input, but I love this video bc it’s so relatable esp the part when you talked about “feeling bad” alfor drawing the same thing bc that’s totally me.
Fun fact about Degas: he was openly critical of the "patrons," who were adult men who would sponsor a ballerina's career in exchange for...well, you can guess. He thought they were despicable.
I looove when people have more than one tuxedo cat in their homes, it's like a constant business meeting 🕴🕴
I am obsessed with your comment, thank you for posting it! I'm so glad i saw it
Been working as an illustrator/designer for over 10 years now. I’d say how you feel about your work ebbs and flows. It gets challenging when it feels like everyone around you is hopping the same trend or like everyone’s creative blocks are syncing. But at the end of the day everyone’s just doing their own thing. Love your work and videos!
thank you so much for sharing!!! this is so real, everyone is truly doing their own thing and I need to remember that more often hehe
I love this ❤ I found that I needed to literally isolate myself at coffee shops every day in order to force a habit of drawing. My partner would drop me off at a coffee shop pretty far from home and then I'd draw all day and he'd pick me up after work. And I have to say... I drew A LOT. I made enough art for my first shop launch and it's been amazing. I also quit my job and have been using my savings in order to do this because I can't balance two things at once, it's all or nothing for me 😂
Ive too have had those moments where I question if I'm passionate enough. I've also realized that it always starts when I compare myself to others, especially those that are on such a different journey or have been working longer than me 😅 but now I just focus on doing me! Thanks for talking about this and sharing your perspective! ❤Listening and watching this video was a nice reminder to not compare ourselves and be happy with our unique personal paths!
thank you so much!!!
It’s so easy to get caught up in the imposter syndrome ideals. On socials you see all the highs of people’s artwork, all the things that work. But we personally know all the lows we hit daily, so our idea of every other artist gets jaded. Keep growing and know you are where you are supposed to be.
I totally relate to the ebb and flow of your relationship with art. I’ve been a full time designer for over a year now and have had to accept that it’s normal to not be really eager to do design/art outside of my 9-5. Art feeling like work doesn’t make you less of an artist. And it’s natural for our enthusiasm to be different for a hobby vs. a job!
I’ve tried so many times to make art every day but get tired by day 5 😅😅 thank you for the motivation, I loved to see how creatives do their work and seeing the process 😊👍
3:03 THE CAT IS LITTERLY THE PETE THE CAT BOOK 😭😭💕💕
"did you enjoy the cat footage" YES ABSOLUTELY
That is the cutest little kitty, the nose and tail markings are just adorable 🥺🥺
Miso is so cute! 😍
This video was very relaxing and I love watching you draw/paint ❤
Omg I SUPER relate to “not feeling passionate enough”- and that feeling always comes from comparison. Especially when I’m on my period too!! ebs and flows mannnn, hehe. You’re doing amazing and you’re such an inspiration to me and so many other artists! 💜🩵💚
i love your work so much and find your style and ruminations about art so inspiring! would love to see a video all about the riso designing process! and also your fave digital brushes!
"maybe when i'm FORTY i'll feel different!!!" so true bestie
this was such a treat to watch and i can't wait for another art date
It's definitely ups and downs, but it really helps to see we all go through it. It's really about supporting each other and knowing we are not alone ☺
the corner you really loved, when I looked at it I saw a shadow of a black cat. I have a tuxedo cat too. I am trying to get at least my prototypes ready soon. working toward a new christmas market in november. this one is more geared towards children and families that I am used to. I make ornaments in leather. just finished some Hello Kitty and moving on to a gingerbread cat. inspiration comes and goes. that is when you need disciplin, which I havent got!
Who else likes her videos before even watching them? Haha! Drinking some matcha and watching this now :]
I love the art, the patreon mail and the cats
I love how you breakdown the process of your art
The artist cat illustration reminds me of the art or Richard Scarry! Took me back to my childhood in the 80’s ❤😊
omg ragdolls are so chill I have a ragamuffin its a branch off to have more colours in the ragdoll pool. his name is Blaze I love him so much. Wonderful video about art it makes me feel better about working on the same art over. :) what a wonderful video to watch :) thank you
i enjoy your art vlogs sooo much!!! i love the shleepy cat and you sticker ahhh so cozzyyyyyy
What a beautiful and relaxing art vlog. I love watching these to get motivated or inspired. After I finish watching I always want to get to drawing right away :D Also it is such a nice thing to hear other artists share their thoughts or self doubts. It just shows that we all have these sometimes, no matter the skill level and no matter whether you do art as a hobby or a career. Thanks for the relaxed time I had with your video
I too am not a fan of tasked-based assignments and I really rather set perameters for myself instead (if anything).
I love to realize that like you said everyone has their own creative process that works for them. I am really excited by mine even if it looks different or slower or simplier from other creators, its what cultivates joy in me, and art making is ritualistic to me.
also ive had shocks before where I realised my subject is almost always the same, and with the fast-pace of social media, I felt expected to show more variety- then JUST like you said, I had the same realization that the greatest artists often studied the same subject for years at a time if not through their entire career. I thought ive only been drawing like this for about 2 years and if its still what im called to draw, then I just haven't exhausted it yet- then I felt inspired to tackle the "same subject" even more than before since the itch is not scratched- and who knows when or if it ever will be! and then it actually became exciting to me, the fact that I even had something specific I was so passionate about to be able to explore 1000+ times 😹
I lovedddd the border effect! super cool quality. the cover turned out adorable :-)
sorry for the long rambly comment- the artist urge to have convos about art- is lacking from my personal life these days since leaving college 🥲 loved the video
yessss!!! thanks so much for sharing, i like how you described it as an itch needing to be scratched!! I feel the same way about drawing cats and stuff - like I'm still not bored of it and want to explore it more :) and love how you describe art making as ritualistic!! such a good way to think about it. and never apologize for a longer comment - i love reading them
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Really enjoyed this video. I had a similar thought process about creating art RUclips videos 😂😅 and that also stemmed from comparing myself to others lol
So you’re not alone
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Amazing video ✨ I love that you did some watercolor, it's beautiful 🌷
Always love the making art everyday videos! Excited to watch this one!
I adore rag-dolls, I would love one some day. One of my cats was a tortishell rag-doll and she was the best.
thank you so much for sharing ❤ this was exactly what i needed!!
I don't know how you could think you're not passionate about art when you made art every day ;) Lovely vlog!
awww cute fluffy kitties!!🥰 so smol, but they tend not to stay that smol lol
14:30 very cute cat piece 😀
Thats why they say to not let ragdolls go outside because they're too chill and end up dying from attacks
omg yes.. he has 0 survival instinct
(This is in almost no context to the video but I'll share it anyway lol)
I have this weirdly specific memory of my elementary school teacher being SUPER particular about the way we hold pens (like life or death there's only one right way) and when I write a lot it pops into my head occasionaly and i get worried like "oh no i keep holding my pen wrong" lmao (as an explanation to why i look at the way people hold their pens)
but i feel like all artists i watch have the same pen grip (having the middle and pointer finger on the same side of the pen instead of only one finger per side of a triangle if that makes sense)
and there's not even any good reason why my elementary school teacher was so particular about it! It just needs to be comfortable!!
So yeah, funny how people can have a permanent influence on your life like that huh
thank you for sharing!! this is so real... sometimes the things teachers do stick with you for so long!!! i totally agree that we get taught all these things that don't... have.. to be that certain way!! u do u!!!
maybe you don't feel excited bc it's a constant in your life but if u went months without it you would notice that u actually do have love for it like a relationship lmao
Gimme that catlinder!!! ❤
Do you have any procreate tutorials? or draw with me videos?
Love watching your videos and how calm they make me, during this time of me getting ready for my last year in art college as an Illustrator!
Also what type of brush do you use for your procreate? Its so pretty for the illustrations!
I think in this one I was using the built to last brush from the idle letters inker set and the gouache flow brush from the retro max pack!
How do you get such nice textures with acrylics? Is it the brand? Esp how the leaves in your flower piece how you can see the texture of the strokes! So beautiful! I use Holbein and it still comes out too “smooth”. Really appreciate it if you can share your input, but I love this video bc it’s so relatable esp the part when you talked about “feeling bad” alfor drawing the same thing bc that’s totally me.
OH MISO :_:
When do you bought the bed cat?
So... I'm not the only one who adores squishmallows way too much as an adult? I wish I had the space for an entire shelf. 😂
Fun fact about Degas: he was openly critical of the "patrons," who were adult men who would sponsor a ballerina's career in exchange for...well, you can guess. He thought they were despicable.
omg hi megan are you taiwanese too?
I am! :)
@@MeganWangart omg i just found out recently that Tiffany is from Taiwan too i’m just so happy to discover taiwanese girlies 😭😭😭😭💗