a *somewhat* chill week in my life: hurricane, homework, and starting a comic!

[@sketchesofshay]

hope you guys liked this longer chatty/video diary style video to draw or create along to. thank you so much for watching!

[@cherryshnapps]

spectacular give me 14 of them

[@gingerkingfisher]

Oh noo When you said flood watch I heard "A blood watch" and I was like ...... what kind of weather is THAT

[@sketchesofshay]

a biblical plague 💀💀💀 only in Florida I guess 😅

[@unknown_brainrot_]

This implies the rapture is only gonna happen in Florida

[@alexandraweeks4728]

@@unknown_brainrot_ that tracks tho

[@animegurlmbp]

@@sketchesofshaymy guess is it will start somewhere in the Central counties, especially Polk 😂

[@moonlightxmusic6382]

good ol bloodborne weather

[@vicg0212]

I just got to sleep after a ten hour shift. Tonight was rough, but good money! Your videos help me wind down with my inability to sleep. Very happy to see a new upload to come home to. Thank you for improving my quality of sleep, Shay, and inspiring me to start my art business hopefully by the end of next year :)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching! I wish you the best in your future art endeavors 💖

[@Puzzleking14]

There’s been so many storms everywhere it’s kinda crazy

[@sketchesofshay]

I’ve been constantly monitoring my local weather station, it’s crazy!

[@dori.paints]

lovely vlog💗 what you talked about at 16:05 is really relatable. I'm a full time uni student trying to balance a bunch of different art projects on top of that, and I'm always afraid I'll tip over and end up burnt out. I want to do everything at once, so it's always a good reminder to do one thing at a time🫶🏻

[@lizzard14l]

I love vlogs like this!

[@sketchesofshay]

it’s my first time doing a video like this, I’m would love to do more!

[@lofcios]

I’m so glad you are back, Shay! Love your videos, you are definitely my favorite artist, thank you for inspiring me :D

[@Dancinglemon]

At some point I started drawing out of spite and obligation instead of love of the craft and think I’ve struggled with that directionless feeling ever since. It’s nice to hear others have a similar problem, I was able to pinpoint it wasn’t having a clear goal that was bothering me from listening to you, I think.

[@miadarkarcher]

Love your videos! I've missed them but so glad you are getting settled into the new place!

[@beatricejart]

Such a lovely vlog🥰 it's been awhile since a video of yours popped up on my fyp, but it's clear how you've grown and improved in the last year, in your art and the channel. All the hard work you put in at the beginning of the channel is really paying off! You've got a new space, a successful platform, and a job that you love doing. We're so proud of you!!

[@slaywhachuwannaslay]

Putting “chill week of my life” next to “hurricane” should be illegal, I nearly got a heart attack 😭😭

[@ChantelleArts]

I love these little snapshots, so good ☺☺

[@tailsyevergreen]

Very eager to see when the patreon launches. Also truly big cheers to Steven helping you out ^v^

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m excited to launch!! this Friday ✨✨✨

[@speckledblender5495]

HELLO SHAY! I hope your doing well! I feel like I've missed a few videos cause COMIC?!?! That's so exciting. I really do hope you have a wonderful day and keep up the amazing art. Stay safe. ❤️

[@shuepydreamzzz]

I LOOOVEE this type of video and was overjoyed to see you had uploaded something so similar to what I was about to search haha !!! this is so fun, I would love to see more videos of the sort in the future :o

[@spookionions]

Oh my goodness Shay I love this style of video! Perfect for watching during my lunch break and getting motivated do stuff after :3

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy you like it! I would love to do more similar things to it 💖

[@PickledBrainzz]

School just started for me and as someone who's striving for the best grades I can get, your videos really help me! I watch your videos over and over for productivity while drawing or even doing assignments a lot- But I really like the way you approach motivation and productivity as a whole, especially like in your Art Student Curse video where you mentioned that if you *want* to do something you just need to do it and it changes my outlook on SOOOOO many things, not just art. I hope you have a really good day!! :3

[@caelan0D]

Loved the video and happy to see you back! So cool that you have steven on the team!

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m so lucky to have him 💖

[@sorinvladan5662]

Dearest Shay, thank you for putting a name to this demon, the paradox of choice, wow, I have been dealing with the same thing after finishing undergraduate, I couldn't work on my portfolio because of decision paralysis, now I am going further into education just to get some more structure into my life. Another fun video as always

[@bunsquire]

yess! love a good studio vlog type video! was so peaceful! the edits and camera shots really pulled it together

[@omgsans2509]

Yay sticker club mention!!! Can’t wait

[@MintyMido]

AHHH i loved this!! I loved hearing your insights about doing art fulltime and all the things you're learning in your class. And your comic idea sounds so awesome Im excited to hopefully hear more about it in future videos! :D

[@colleenstone2243]

Omg the comic idea is hilarious!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! :D Edit: I cant believe how relatable so many of your thoughts are, the people pleasing, the fear of wasting time and choosing the right option, the making your own learning schedule vs taking a class.... I feel the same way on so many counts. Nice to feel not alone :)

[@ricebeane]

I really enjoyed getting this closer look into your workflow and mentality!! It's very inspiring, congrats on the new space!

[@spicy.veggies]

This was very calming and inspriational to watch! Currently waiting to hear back on a few jobs I applied for to start saving for my own place as well with my boyfriend. I have a mind of what I want for my art studio and definitely want a room for natural light and room for my art supplies, but I know it gonna take a good while to achieve it. I hope to be able to have a space like you to continue my art journey and possibly start a business as well.

[@DancerSamChika]

Beauty of art from you Shay✌️👍

[@spazyazysart]

I love your art! I love the video!

[@foxygrin]

This may be a bit random, but I'd LOVE to see a 'tutorial' of the sorts on how you meal prep... I've been wanting to get into that since forever since I want to eat healthy consistently and go to the store less often, but I'm super intimidated by where to start, so seeing an artist I already love to watch talk about it would help a lot! Maybe like in the same style of that bake & draw video (prep & draw??)

[@sketchesofshay]

that's a great video idea! i love cooking and prepping food I will add it to my list but there is always a chance of it not happening so here are some of my meal prep tips: 1) sandwiches are underrated- it's super easy prep, portable, simple ingredients, and you can switch things up day by day. like different meat and cheese combos, different veggies like spinach and peppers, toasting the bread or leaving it soft, melting the cheese, adding pickled onions, using leftover meat from dinner, adding hummus, tzatziki etc. 2) to keep dinners from getting boring or being the same thing every night, we now buy meat (usually) chicken or whatever meat is on sale, a couple bags of frozen vegetables, and use pantry staples like rice and pasta and just make different combinations of foods and spices throughout the week. We freeze the chicken for the week, portioning it into bags and use one bag per night. Like one meal could be chicken with italian seasoning, some frozen broccoli, and pasta with some storebought pasta sauce we keep in the fridge. Or it could be chicken with paprika and cumin, with some cilantro seasoned rice, and green beans. Keeping it as a mix of protein, veg and carb always creates a pretty satisfying meal. If you have a good variety of seasonings, you can keep things from getting boring from night to night. 3) frozen dumplins/pot stickers are life savers! we like to get the bibigo brand, and one pack usually lasts a couple weeks. we use it as a spare lunch or dinner when we run out of ingredients. cook them in a pan with some soy sauce and make some rice and it's a pretty filling meal. 4) Freezing bread loaves and reheating them whenever you want a slice, especially if it's just you or you and a partner eating. I hope that helps!

[@GlowToads07]

I hope everything was ok with the hurricane 🫶🏻 stay safe!!!

[@SaplingofSpunk]

I love you videos so much kmg, theyre so helpful for an aspiring entrepreneur like myself because I get to get a peek into life behind the business that isn't glamourized or glorified!!! Your advice means the world man (gender neutral lolol)

[@sarabreugelmans4859]

I love your art style so much! It looks awesome ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!!

[@Howie_vibeMaster]

really liked this week in life video, as a comic fan Im looking forward to see you're comic work

[@kesinger9015]

really excited to see more about the comiccc!!

[@sketchesofshay]

hopefully I will be able to share it more concretely in October sometime 💖

[@kesinger9015]

@@sketchesofshay cant wait 🥳🥳

[@sunrayaaa]

the moment you mentioned batman i got SO excited! id love to see some art for that movie from you!!

[@LeviCastro-n4z]

Eu adoro seus videos, espero que continue postando com frequência 😊

[@r0ckin.r0byn]

As a fellow florida artist i feel you, the room where my desk is at has flooded TWICE this month from all this rain😭

[@ZestyAqua]

Dehumidifiers are very helpful for the South, especially in Florida. See if that works?

[@lluminescenttl]

ok but that comic idea sounds fucking amazing omg i cant wait to see it!!!

[@pinkinkNZ]

YES NEW VID (dang i need to catch up on ur vids, I've been so busy i haven't had time to watch then;-;)

[@sketchesofshay]

no worries! I hope you enjoy the new vid!

[@pinkinkNZ]

@@sketchesofshay i always do >w

[@ice_wallownut6229]

Absolutely loving this video diary esque vlog 🤎🤎🤎 im so excited to see more of your ideas coming into play in your future videos now that youre finally back 🫶🫶😭

[@Zion_sketches]

Your back 🎉

[@sketchesofshay]

YAY

[@delainaosborne_]

Omg I LOVED this video!! You and your partner totally remind me of how me and my partner operate together… only he’s a designer and I’m an animator lol. Such a fantastic vlog/work week/video diary style video for someone like myself who’s aspiring to work like you!

[@VHY-Illustration]

Loved the metaphor with Stardew Valley haha

[@animefangirl9006]

Queen ❤❤❤

[@Thelittletheorist]

Minute 7:19 "Ropa vieja" meaning Old Clothes I love been useful for MY main language ❤ TYSM FOR THE VIDEO!! I hope this helps me a lot with organizing (since my ADHD and Autism doesn't helps with organizing)

[@sketchesofshay]

yea!! the ropa vieja was so yummy, but i always chuckle at the name 😂 I wish that your organizing goes well!! 💖

[@KattDamarian]

SHAAAAAAYY‼️‼️‼️ DROP A COMIC BOOK, AND MY LIFE, IS YOUURSS‼️‼️‼️🗣🗣

[@sketchesofshay]

💖💖💖

[@alonachiong666]

When you said "I'm doing my comic" I thought you were talking about your cowboys 😂

[@AmbrosiaMooshine]

Yo this is a great video I loved it- :)

[@ZestyAqua]

As an accidental Y2k witch no more, especially not into yoga (artistic stretching not in sexual immorality), I have enjoyed your channel so far! In high school, the 4 years of art & design I took it was sitting us in front of a computer in late 90s to figure it out ourselve lol so, that's all it's been since. Then realizing oops I accidentally fell into occultism, let's correct that with Jesus Christ, your comic made me laugh. I'm not letting my BF out. His spirit is cast into that tamagotchi until Jesus Christ 2nd coming comes to deal with all evil. That's how that comic on my end plays out. Really have enjoyed your art & perspective even those stickers they came out pretty good. Restarting my sticker book collection where it was left off from the 80s when I was a kid was fun to just be with my older sister exploring the Sticker store with her. Was the joy of that, not mindless consumption. Focus on this end to make sure nothing is made by slave labor practices oppression. Moved from oh, Art & Design is fun to ummm I prefer electronics nothing made by slavery trashing everything including water supplies we all need on a planet we share none of us own God gifted us for free. On that journey. Was enjoyable to find your channel on that journey. Just getting back into art, you did help inspire me. So, thank you. God bless.

[@pinksoul1786]

love ur vids

[@sketchesofshay]

💖💖💖💖

[@foxshrimpsam]

hi shay!!

[@sketchesofshay]

hi!!!

[@hellbent444]

Are you also in Hawaii? We had flood watch and hurricanes too

[@Lucytheplantwitch]

omg!!! your keyboard is gorgeous! may i ask where you got it from?

[@sketchesofshay]

it's a Royal Kludge keyboard! I think my partner got it from their website, it's the RK-S98 model

[@Lucytheplantwitch]

@@sketchesofshay thank you so much, shay! I've been looking for one for ages and this one looks really nice ^^ have a nice day (or whwtever time it is in you timezon :))

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

ha!!!! you have no idea how funny it was to hear you just straight up admit youd be reading off the script. screw it, whatever works; and it worked!

[@hancorinne]

Hey! I’m so sorry if this info is already out there I just haven’t been able to find it in your videos/links but what mentorship program do you use? I’m also a fulltime freelance artist and I really think mentorship could help me so much! Love your videos and can’t wait to see more from you 😊

[@sketchesofshay]

hi! I am currently doing a painting mentorship with Tiffanie Mang of Sentient Art Academy! It has been a really insightful and informative experience so far. She is an excellent and thorough instructor, providing so many resources and in-depth critiques pertaining to assignments. I am taking her Advanced Painting mentorship and I have definitely been challenged (in a good way) and have learned so much. I definitely recommend seeking out her mentorship when they open up again!

[@yeehaw_2987]

What Ipad do you use? Sorry if you answered this question before I couldn't find it 😭

[@sketchesofshay]

I use an iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd generation!

[@leafybird]

​​@@sketchesofshayhey l wanted to say l been watching your 😊 videos and their fun and l want to ask is any tips or advice for getting better at drawing the body and anything really including animals what l mean is any tips for improving in drawing and not being stuck as a beginner drawer asin traditional art also sorry its a long one😅

[@EmmaPfretschner]

hurricane??? Luckily I live in the alps ;-;

[@izzytoonz]

What university did you go to, if you’re comfortable answering? And what did u major in?

[@Zion_sketches]

Iam the 1st comment hahahah your so inspiring ❤🎉

[@Zion_sketches]

Shay class just started this really helped thank you 🥹 ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

💖💖💖💖