Gahh, I just want to say how big of an inspiration you've been to me so far this year. I've been watching for probably 3 or so months now, and I always look forward to seeing what you'll upload next! As an artist myself I've been wanting to dip my toes into vending, and you have provided me with so much insight. Thank you for what you do, and I hope you have a stellar and stress free trip!!
@nananymph13316 сағат бұрын
That last clip of the kitties having a bath together is everything, have fun in japan! Cant wait to see the vlogs!
@kelpums8 сағат бұрын
i love your videos
@ChantelleArts8 сағат бұрын
Yes to discord being super overwhelming at times, that’s exactly how I feel 😢😂
@TonyTylerDraws4 сағат бұрын
Same. I never use it 😢
@Christina24life14 сағат бұрын
When you get home you need to add Flap Jack to your intro animation.
@ArtbyTuna3 сағат бұрын
Every time I make a video I think this LMAO!!! Maybe on the airplane today! 😂💗
@sakurasharks15 сағат бұрын
Getting things off the back burner is such a relief! Especially when you wanna enjoy something without the *looming* 😂 Enjoy your holiday!! I'm excited for Tuna in Japan content 🎉 Also I really enjoy the vo portions and the video's vibes! No need to stress!!
@watermelon_dragon16 сағат бұрын
Have a good vacation!!!! Enjoy 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@jaspergoesrawrr16 сағат бұрын
Where did you say you got those flat boxes that fit in lettermail? I need them.
@ArtbyTuna16 сағат бұрын
“The Slotbox” should bring them up on Google!!!
@BlueBannette18 сағат бұрын
lol you’re way too hard on yourself. Literally all the videos you put up are very well shot, edited and cohesive. I love watching your vlogs no matter what you’re doing for the week. I hope you and your partner have a great and relaxing time in Japan! You more than deserve the break lol
@ArtbyTuna17 сағат бұрын
That’s super kind of you to say. Thank you so much! 😊🫶
@meiirono19 сағат бұрын
This one had such good "finally did the thing" energy. Despite the pre-travel chaos, I hope it was a relief to be able to get so much done. Enjoy your trip! 🗾Also wow Flapjack is already getting bigger 🥺
@ArtbyTuna17 сағат бұрын
I know he is such a big boy already!! I wish he would stay this size forever tho!! I wonder if he will catch up to Nori 😂
@prodigiart20 сағат бұрын
I love your vlogs! You’ve inspired me to spruce up my own space. 😊Enjoy your vacation! ✈
@ArtbyTuna19 сағат бұрын
Happy cleaning!! Thank you 😊
@StalxD21 сағат бұрын
Have fun on the trip 🫶
@originorder66462 күн бұрын
Love from India. ❤️ As a hobby-artist who could never pursue art as a full-time career, it's inspiring to watch you live the dream. Please continue doing what you love doing and hope you achieve all your goals. Thank you. 🐈
@ExistentialNights3 күн бұрын
The social breakfast and the discord idea is so insanely good. Holy crap.
@StrawberryRaine5 күн бұрын
Going to Japan is very exciting! I went last September, I can't believe it's almost been a year. I will say, the reason everyone goes in spring and not summer (other than the obvious cherry blossoms!) is the ~heat~. Take care, and drink lots of water!!!! The humidity is no joke there, Japanese summers are brutal!
@ArtbyTuna5 күн бұрын
Unfortunately my partner works September to June, so we have no other choice!! We will survive! 😂🫶
@KattakindArt6 күн бұрын
After a bad con I also occasionally feel like I should go back to doing more fan art, especially when seeing customers walking around with posters/prints of popular IPs. I think you have such a good unique thing going, though! No one can mimic what you do, keep at it and it will get better
@caryscuttlefish6 күн бұрын
Gaia online is the VIBE! I was obsessed as a teenager.
@ArtbyTuna6 күн бұрын
I owe my time there for who I am today!!
@tinymittensdesign6 күн бұрын
I know someone who did AniRevo, he didn't do well either, so you're definitely not alone.
@SquirrelSprout7 күн бұрын
Oh snap! Have an amazing time in Japan! :D
@ChantelleArts7 күн бұрын
"just don't steal from me, is it hard not to steal from me?" absolutely 😂 crazy though if it's other artists that do?
@ArtbyTuna7 күн бұрын
I can’t imagine it would be other artists!!! A lot of my peers were reporting theft so I guess it do be that hard 🫠 I always carry my valuables with me if I am not at my table just in case!!
@InkfallStudios7 күн бұрын
As a Monster High fan, I would /love/ to see more art of them in your style, but I do think striking a balance is the way to go. Especially since your original work is badass and unique! I really commend your openness about sharing shows that don't perform as well and keeping such a positive attitude. It can be tough when there's such a personal connection to the art you make. Loved seeing your haul, and I'm excited to see your Japan vlog!
@catmothcrow7 күн бұрын
Have a blast in Japan!!! 💖 I’m sorry the fest didn’t do as well as you and the other vendors had expected. Also, this might be a silly question, but why did the venue require you to wear a high-vis vest for set up?
@ArtbyTuna7 күн бұрын
It’s just a rule of the venue! The venue hosts other events where, say, forklifts might be driving through the hall, so it blanket applies to every load-in.
@taragoodwin54117 күн бұрын
OMG yes Gaia online was the bomb!! 😭
@CateTenmatay7 күн бұрын
The Gundam Base in Odaiba!
@Christina24life7 күн бұрын
Have fun in Japan!
@VanIsleWhimsy7 күн бұрын
I did a market in Duncan at the fairgrounds - it was supposed to be a huge market. I made $26. It cost me almost $300 just to get there plus the cost of the booth. I left, very disheartened, and didn't even bother doing day 2, since my time was better spent at home, making more art. I wasn't the only one, absolutely everyone was disappointed with their sales, some didn't make a single cent.
@ArtbyTuna7 күн бұрын
That’s very upsetting. In those situations I feel some blame falls on the market organizers, not that anything can be done. I am glad you opted to tap out and spend your valuable time more effectively!!
@jaspergoesrawrr7 күн бұрын
Ohshit, GaiaOnline. I miss the days when that site was busier. Too bad to hear about AR not going well for sales. Honestly I've heard a lot of bad things about AR, i dont even attend, let alone selling there. That pet portrait at 16 mins is so dang cute.
@evaempress7 күн бұрын
Omg Ralphie is so cute! Can't wait for some stickers of him!
@evaempress7 күн бұрын
Artists who do fanart ALWAYS say, only do fanart if IP you love. We know a girl gotta eat so do what works for you. I mean... if you turned all your favorite IP characters into cats, that would be very niche for you!
@bionixvortex27 күн бұрын
@12:18 hey theres me! it was so wonderful seeing your art at ai-kon and being your table neighbour, we love when we get new artist from out of town! I totally understand the sentiment about not doing well at anime cons, I really struggle at comic con events and have found they are totally not worth it for me at this time. Maybe that will change in the future, however I hope you enjoyed your overall experience in winterpeg city and Aikon! <3
@Mysticy7 күн бұрын
I was surprised to see you at AniRevo!! (Usually catch you at VanCAF) Looking forward to see how you would develop Ralphie. And again, love your cats!!
@StalxD7 күн бұрын
Harajuku district 👏 for japan visit
@akidead7 күн бұрын
Tuna! I am so excited for you to go to Japan! You totally deserve an amazing trip! Make enjoying yourself the top priority~
@thenerdyentrepreneur80938 күн бұрын
OOOO Japan well you just missed some of their holidays which are fun because of the festivals they have in different cities. You should have a fun time and its hot over there well...they are having some typhoon weather but by the time you get their that should be over.
@watermelon_dragon8 күн бұрын
Focus on having fun 🎉🎉🎉 so happy for you 😊
@ArtbyTuna8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@staceyros8 күн бұрын
leave room in the suitcase and go to Daiso lol
@ArtbyTuna8 күн бұрын
I will fully purchase a second suitcase if I have to! 😂🙏
@staceyros8 күн бұрын
@@ArtbyTuna nice , have u come across the store, pretty sure it's a daiso, 6 floors of art stuff, looks amazing
@mechachimera67209 күн бұрын
I graduated back in May as a studio art major with my heart in digital art, trying to figure out my life while not knowing anywhere about where to go, aside from the desire to create that I've always had as an artist. This is really helpful and eased my anxieties about the process of finding work and making it as an illustrator. Here's to hoping I make it work!
@kiera_g10 күн бұрын
ONE OF US! ONE OF US! haha i love your fursona, they are so adorable!! thank you for sharing your experience with us and i hope you enjoy more furry cons in the future!
@AstroRobyn10 күн бұрын
I say don't berate yourself for having those feelings and voicing them. At a really slow art show I got a chance to talk to some of the other artists and kept hearing the phrase "I'm just here to have a good time" and thought I was the only one with a negative outlook, which made me feel that much worse. When I was asked how I felt about the show I decided to be honest and told them "I don't like paying people to waste my time," and the other artist laughed, agreed, and we ended up talking much more. Expressing a negative opinion or emotion isn't always complaining, and regardless of label it's an okay thought to have! It's better to release it than ruminate over how you're not having a good time and on top of that you're a bad person for feeling that way. Observe the thought and if it isn't serving you in any way, take a deep breathe and imagine the thought as a cloud that you blow away.
@artbyinky12 күн бұрын
I really love these videos! You make me want to try acrylics again after many failed attempts with it in the past.
@okupoku12 күн бұрын
Hi Tuna absolutely loveee all you videos! I've seen some people attatch velcro strips to the top of the sleeve inserts to stop the stickers from falling out while travelling, that might help you!
@roqueyyanez13 күн бұрын
I LOVE your vlogs! I use a zipper-bound binder for my inventory when doing a convention. Best of luck!
@SquirrelSprout13 күн бұрын
Oh you were right in front of Madam Radical! I love them so much :D I wanted to go this year but it was right during my surgery and I totally missed it :/ Sharing a table at a 10x10 is such a good idea! but I'm also sorry that it resulted on missed out sales :( Glad you had an overall good experience! It looked like a beautiful day!
@InkfallStudios14 күн бұрын
I hope Flapjack knows I would die for him. Your vlogs are so chill and fun, and I'm super glad this show was a success for you! As someone who lives down in Florida, an outdoor event like that sounds brutal!
@Christina24life14 күн бұрын
Gotta love those Vancouver views
@espurrispossessed14 күн бұрын
My first market was an outdoor Market whaha. Our shit kept blowing off the table at the start of the day heheh (we eventually taped everything down but the moist in the air made the display prints curl)
@23qwerty14 күн бұрын
I see that Canucks subreddit meme sticker!
@ArtbyTuna14 күн бұрын
Yes good eyes hahaha!! My very niche merch 😂
@tinymittensdesign14 күн бұрын
Flapjack having no brain cells is understandable, he's orange. they all have one brain cell that they have to share. It was not his turn
@staceyros14 күн бұрын
sunscreen is terrible for u, opt for gauze tops
@staceyros14 күн бұрын
you should do Toronto pride (june), thousands of people...and the college right near rents out the rooms...get now for next year..i went when toronto had world pride. so much fun
@ArtbyTuna14 күн бұрын
I would love to travel for events other than anime next year, I will look into it thank you!!