a week in my life as an artist with 2 jobs ★ studio vlog ★ finding balance, making time for art

Hello! Welcome to my first ever vlog!!! My life is pretty all over the place since I have a 9-5 engineering job, a part time job as an NBA dancer, and a huge passion for art and making stuff ☻. I swear I am not into hustle culture, I just ended up with these jobs because I wasn't ready to stop dancing but also really wanted to keep my day job for financial stability (cuz u know the economy is sketchyyyyyy). I definitely take PTO for my mental health OFTEN because I need it!
Hopefully you like!!
✩LETS BE ART PALS✩
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✩ART SUPPLIES USED/MENTIONED✩
iPad Air
2nd Generation Apple Pencil
Procreate
MaxPacks Gouache brush set
Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Artist's Loft Mini Sketchbook
Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook
✩MUSIC✩
www.epidemicsound.com/
✩ART PALS✩
I currently have 311 art pals!! :)

[@tofugoob]

Hope u like the viddddyy!!! Thx sm for clicking on it hehe :)

[@tofugoob]

Also the quantity of pickle comments is making my day lol I'VE FOUND MY CORNER OF THE INTERNET BWAHAHA

[@emilioorange7055]

Yesyes ofc!🤞🏾

[@chellyftb]

I love seeing other artists that have full time jobs in addition to their art, it encourages me to keep goin! Love your art style!

[@yuurdan]

This video dropped into my life at the perfect time! I am just about to start my second job next week and was very afraid that it would give me no time to create art. It's nice to know there are others out there that are making it work like you

[@tofugoob]

Glad I could help! It is not always easy, being gentle with myself on weeks that I don't feel creative is very important! Good luck with your new job!

[@Misae_sparkles]

Hope everything's doing well for you ! Work hard and take care friend ☆

[@The_Mandii]

"balancing jobs and art".... instant subscribe. So relatable.

[@thefairyafrodite617]

As someone who is also a visual artist and a pro dancer part-time with a science degree, I immediately subscribed after you described your 2 jobs😭❤️. I haven't watched anyone else who does dance, art, and STEM like me, so I'm super excited to look at more of your content! You definitely inspired me to make more time for art❤️.

[@JohnsonEjim]

I’m happy there are KZbin videos like this that exist. I’m almost done with college studying civil engineering and I know that’s a demanding job. I love photography just as much and always having panic attacks thinking how to combine the two. This gives me hope.

[@TyTLZacharie]

Omg wow, I’m so happy I came across this video and your channel. Your dedication to your art while having 2 jobs is very inspiring. That takes a lot of time management. So I really admire you for that. Plus, you’re keeping up a KZbin channel. & I love DTIYS Challenges. I do them all the time. I love them as much as when they were popular. A lot of ppl still participate & host them. I honestly hope it never dies. It allows me to practice & stay motivated with art blocks. & I love pickles. Lol

[@milkflavored]

Do you do DTIYS on Insta? I want to start but I’m not sure if Instagram or Twitter or Tumblr have more activity

[@tofugoob]

Thats cool to hear you still participate in DTIYS! Maybe its the takeover of reels that makes me not see them as much as I used to >.< I really should participate in them more too! And thank you for the kind words

[@TyTLZacharie]

@@milkflavored hi, yes. I do DTIYS mostly on Insta. I’ve never really done it on Twitter or Tumblr but it’s still very active on Instagram. I feel like Instagram is the home for DTIYS challenges & most art challenges.

[@TyTLZacharie]

@@tofugoob yes, I’m literally obsessed. Lol but aww that’s understandable. Even with reels…I still find myself in a loophole of DTIYS challenges. It may be because I have a lot them saved from now & from years ago too. Instagram feeds it to my explore page like crazy. I’m one of those artist that try to do both photos and reels. So I feel like I have a balance in both. A lot of artist still keep the challenge relevant. & yes, you should definitely try it out more. & of course, no problem at all!

[@milkflavored]

@@TyTLZacharie Cool! Thanks for replying to me. I’m gonna blow the dust off my artgram and check out the DTIYS tag ✨

[@fructusillustrations]

Hey! omg I used to do work as an engineer! I quit that job about 1.5 years ago now to pursue art! Its so inspiring to see you handle all that you do! I know I couldn't hahah anyways I'm definitely subscribing :) happy to follow you along on your journey!

[@tofugoob]

oh no way! I kinda feel like the engineer to artist pipeline is a thing! Congrats on moving on to pursue art that is very inspiring to hear about others that have done that. Thank you so much for subbing too!

[@deeabee96]

Engineer/ designer passionate about art checking in 🙋‍♀️the pipeline is definitely a thing. I’d definitely say engineers and artists have a lot of overlap terms of interests.

[@cindynguyen5444]

I love this vlog!! Seeing how others work different jobs in different fields remind me that there are others out there doing what they want without label restrictions and it's exciting and inspiring to see.

[@bluemacaroons]

That's so cool that uv managed to balance having 2 jobs and ur hobbies and taking care of urself! I will aspire to work as hard as u cause ur very inspirational!

[@taricat.s]

oh no girl, now I gotta see more of your everyday life!! especially the practices 😭❤️

[@guinealatte]

loveee your vlog! 🤍🤍🤍🤍 keep on making videos, cant wait to see this channel to grow cause it has so much potential🫶🏻

[@squidswillbe]

Your reaction to the monitor was so sweet! 😆 It's always so helpful to see how other people balance jobs and art -- I'm inspired!

[@KiRb3yZ]

I loved this vlog. I always feel like a super hero when having a job by day and art hero by night lol. But it’s all a transition to work for ourselves in the end. Keep going! And thank you for sharing!🫶🏽

[@eelissuh_]

I knew the algorithm gave me this vid bc i am finding it so hard working full time for the first time and balancing that with art, but this made me hopeful! I’m gonna go follow you! :) 💖

[@BaileytheIllustrator]

omg dude this is soooo relatable! The balance, the struggles but also that fullfilling feeling of being busy and enjoying life!

[@loveleeluv7]

A Dancer and an ARTIST✨! 👍🏼& Subscribed💃!

[@heatherwhite740]

I luv picklesss! So happy to find your channel and follow along :) I am an artist that’s currently trying to get that first tech job after graduating from an engineering boot camp! Feeling inspired that I can do all the things after watching this ☺️

[@angiekaye5291]

You are so great to watch and funny! I love the hair and thank you for the reminder to take a day for mental health ❤ I love pickles, especially on sandwiches or in wraps.

[@christinejosephhome]

That was super fun and enjoyable to watch! I’m an interior designer and do freelance on the side and trying to do KZbin and instagram as well so I felt like I could relate to you. And felt inspired by you as a fellow creative 🥹 all the best 💝

[@RodrigoKormann]

FIrst time here! I love watching daily lives videos. You have unusual activities combined together (engineer area, NBA cheers and art). Each one of us is truly unique. I don't know how you manage all those things. Beautiful style you have on your art. Congrats! Have a great day!

[@anxiouscephalopod]

I love your vibe :) this is my first vid of yours to watch :)

[@artbynay]

You gave me so much motivation just by watching you work so hard! inspirational ✨

[@tofugoob]

awww thank u! we got this! 😤😤

[@miems3201]

aaah omg I just came across this video and I love your vibe so much! ur honestly living the life I'm working really hard towards creating: balancing science/nerdy stuff with being creative andd I wanna start dancing or yoga or just some kind of movement again. Just subscribed and can't wait to get more inspired by you with the next videos I'm gonna watch !! I do like pickles btw, the sweet thick juicy ones are my fav

[@lenas_artstudio]

As a young designer and artist you are very inspiring. Thank you for your work. Also, I looove your Style 🥰

[@pleiades.puppets]

What a delightful channel and person! I guess this channel came up because I like to tell people I'm a full-time artist and a part time lawyer (even though lawyering is an all day job with only two or three hours in the evenings to do artwork). I love seeing that there are others out there like me or similar in situation. In fact, I think that's the MO of a lot of artists and posts like this are inspiring. Thanks and subscribing! Edited to add that yes, I not only like pickles, but I could eat them all day, every day.

[@elyses1290]

This was such an awesome video. First time watcher and now subscriber! Juggling it all is a lot of work and admire your stamina to also give yourself the space to create. Your artwork is super dope and would love to know how you came up with your style. I only like pickles when then they are not mass produced 🥒 love the new hair and keep on creatin’ 🎨

[@oliveliketheolive]

That was sooo motivating! I love how much you enjoy yourself while doing art. I sometimes lose the fun part of it because I pressure myself too much, so thanks for the reminder! :)

[@tofugoob]

Yay, glad I could help!! I believe art should be fun to make!! But I too feel pressure a lot too :) it's all in my head tho!

[@always.inspire1940]

I just discovered you on Instagram and now I'm binge-watching your channel. I loved hearing about how your art style developed in your other videos, and now this cozy vlog style was also very fun to watch. Thank you for sharing! ✨ Also, pickles are the best part of any meal. 🤗

[@lexlee2302]

love it! i'm balancing my day job with making art too so this relates so much❤

[@middsummer]

OMG THIS DROPPED ON MY RECCOMEND AT THE PERFECT TIME!! i was just contemplatong giving up art cause i already had another job in mind, but you really opened up new doors for me! Also the peice for ur parents was so cool!

[@tofugoob]

Awww thank youuu!!! YAY for not stopping making art, even if you don’t have as much time as you used to!

[@ddanglu]

oh my! that matisse painting of goldfish is one of my favorite paintings ever, as i also made a master copy of it with oil pastels !!

[@lauradutrisac3743]

GABI KIM!!!!! omg i finally got around to watching your yt and this made me so happy. i loved every second of this video. I'm so excited to watch the rest!! i miss you sm smart and talented lady!!! you're a star!!! also i do indeed like pickles

[@tofugoob]

LAURA!!! omg thank u!!! of course u are a pickle girl I would be shocked if u didn't

[@mariahgonzalez8082]

I already love this chanel !!

[@yanadevera895]

so happy found this here omg i love u already 💚✨

[@ArianeCamille]

Seriously so inspiring to watch. I’ve never seen any other videos of people working multiple jobs plus making time for their hobbies and things they enjoy. I’m so excited to watch more content and hope I can find my balance like you ❤

[@tofugoob]

aw thank you sm!!

[@monicasdesignprocess]

Pickles are ok 😆 I’m impressed and appreciate hearing how you juggle two jobs along with art and starting KZbin. I work as a full time designer and have been doing KZbin for a few years along with my own art side projects, it’s a lot! So I definitely understand the struggle.

[@tofugoob]

It’s a struggle for sure!! But a fun struggle cuz we get to fit in time for passions :)))

[@artbyryanm]

Yes that water bottle is huge but also think I need one now 😆Prismacolor pencils are seriously the best! I bought a huge pack back when I was in college and I'm still using them! YES TO PICKLES

[@empresskyrav]

Pickles are great! Beautiful art - I love your style. You apartment is super cute too!

[@tofugoob]

Omg thank you Kera! You are so so sweet

[@maybekatie]

gabi!! this is such a great vlog & love to see your vids getting the love they deserve. you have inspired me to make a vlog like this as I ALSO work 2 jobs + art, it's very reassuring and validating to see other people doing it too! 💕

[@maybekatie]

p.s. i love pickles

[@tofugoob]

Omggg yes make the vlog katie!!! It’s such a relatable circumstance and I’m sure it would inspire ppl a lot!!! :)))

[@taylorpitts7438]

Yooo I just graduated in engineering and had my own art business until the pandemic!! I can relate so much to the mental health balance needed

[@candicebrooker2251]

Love the playlist with all your videos! I wish more you tubers did this. Now I’m going to enjoy just cooking and listening to your videos 🤗

[@tofugoob]

Yay hope you enjoy! I need to update it so thank u for the reminder hehe

[@litwithkat]

okay i might have to get myself a calendar that starts on monday instead of sundays. JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL AND REALLY LOVE IT 💘

[@litwithkat]

i freaking love pickles 😌

[@darksky2589]

i love pickles and your videos, so happy that i've found you

[@oh.journals]

oh how I can relate! I'm also balancing two jobs + couple of passions, life's busy but worth it! You gained yourself a new viewer girl :) ps: I love studio meggy so much too!

[@tofugoob]

Omg you share the multiple jobs struggles AND a fellow meggy fan!? Amazing :)

[@Elenakoelink1]

your hair looks so good omg

[@funshinebear1532]

Love dill pickles, hate sweet pickles! Your work ethic is inspiring. This video is my intro to you, loving your artwork!

[@liquidhues]

Love this, glad it popped up in my feed. I have a FT job and doing my art in my free time. ☺️

[@rachelcqart]

really love your work, is so bold and love that 😍

[@tofugoob]

thank you sm!!

[@kimscooterjamieson]

Pickles all the way. Loved a week in your life. Great vlog ❤

[@matejabacko]

I love Kiki's delivery service ❤️ and love your video, great content and editing! I will have to binge watch all of your videos now 😍😁 And yes, I love pickles too

[@arteafoxstudios]

Just found your channel and your vibe is everything!! I love your art style too :)))

[@tofugoob]

Thank you so much!! I am all about good vibes hehe

[@itswonky]

love this video! so fun to see all the balancing! you’re so talented! i must know- where your couch is from ?!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Your work ethic and creativity is inspiring. Don't forget to get some well deserved rest!

[@juanitatorresfranco9628]

This video just help me focus I lost one of my job they were taking advantage of me not paying me well, as a full time student however I just got a new part time job and thrill about this I just Dont know how would I find the time to do my art I haven't been drawing in a long time, thank you for sharing this video.

[@OziisJourney]

That was so fun to watch, I honest thought you had such a big following till you mentioned you had just 600 followers, that’s wild 😂 but I love your video ❤️

[@christiepeaslee6033]

I like pickles, bread and butter pickles are my favorite. It is really nice to see someone doing well in their art career while balancing other full-time work. That is something I am struggling to start, but am hoping to work out the path that works for my schedule...for now. Definitely would love to abandon the stable job, but am just not at that point yet.

[@The_Laura_Leigh31]

WOW! You are absolutely and incredibly inspiring. I have struggled so much in life but have ALWAYS wanted to make a career out of my art, I have tried different things, and have even attempted an animal care KZbin channel. Im currently painting a watercolor project and binge watching your content. Keep creating. You are inspiring me to get out there with my art and be who I am. THANKYOU!!!

[@The_Laura_Leigh31]

Also I like pickles SOMETIMES 🥒

[@caladaerapoeta7505]

Hey! So excited to have found your channel! I love watching studio vlogs/art-related content creators and I'm always hoping to find people who are just starting out. I mean, it's nice to watch "well-established" creators, but for people who are actually.... not (like me hehe) this feels way more relatable/empathetic (if this makes any sense). I also started a youtube channel some time ago...and then I chickened out. You truly inspired me to have the guts to just.....do it.

[@eraserheadarts]

I'm the same! I love watching smaller creators, it's much more relatable. I've just started my channel too, so it's inspiring to see others on the same path. I subbed to your channel, I hope to see you post more videos soon :)

[@tofugoob]

Omg this is the sweetest comment ever. I FEEL you it is nice to watch people who don't have an established channel yet, it feels like we're growing together and can be so motivating. Yesss definitely start posting again! Would love to see more small artists on my home page :)

[@tatum2245]

i love pickles, this is the first video of yours i’m seeing and i love it!

[@tofugoob]

Yay pcikles! Thank you!

[@Allie83829]

I really love your art and your home looks so cozy 🥹 could you give us a room tour? I would love to see it all it looks so warm and cozy and just like I would love it as my own, or for inspiration purposes 🥰🙈

[@BlondeRebelTarot]

Love your vibe!

[@ch64321]

Woo looooove pickles - and all kinds of them too!!! I haven’t tried a draw this in your style… but my figure drawings are the worst! (Something I’m trying to learn, so this is good motivation!)

[@tofugoob]

yay pickles!! yeah we all have our strengths and weaknesses, and figures are so hard. i go back and forth with how comfortable i am with them. good luck with your practice!

[@KatnippStudios]

Eeek just found you 😮❤❤❤ I love you’re style so much I can’t wait to binge your channel hehe 😂❤ you work so so hard! 😮

[@tofugoob]

Omg THE Katnipp commented on my video!!!!!????? EEK thank you sm!

[@siskoafnindar]

Happy to found this channel 🤩

[@kameko.studio]

Love the glimpse of your animal crossing town 👏🏼 OMG your hair!! Queeeen!! I loved your DTIYS - I tried so hard and I couldn’t get it right. That’s the only reason why I didn’t post mine 😔 And absolutely yes to pickles. Glad we can agree on that hot take

[@tofugoob]

OMG yessss you made it to the pickles hahaha thank you so much! Hehe glad you like my animal crossing town :) it's the true piece of art! Tysm for watching

[@veikksandy6865]

You are sooo inspiring!

[@littlepinkpebble]

wow the hustle ! impressive !

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

Funny you say that about voice over being like podcast!!! I seriously have been thinking about that exact thing this week and today when I did my voice over.

[@tofugoob]

Haha right?! KZbinrs are also podcasters haaha

[@anartistlife3887]

I like pickles on the side with sandwiches...but try not to eat sandwiches anymore. Super happy I found your channel, I also do engineering (truss designer) from home, but trying to transition to part time to commit more to my art business. Bought a campervan and trying to take some art road trips for inspiration...galleries art and music events nature photo's etc. Got some cool tools this week, ie ipad air 5 apple pencil2 just getting started with Procreate so loving to watch your steps with the program super helpful but intimidating cause you're so good at it!!! I've been wanting to start a youtube channel for so loooong thinking eventually i may do it if I can muster the courage to be that vulnerable. You are a natural for sure and I'm happy to find a new art pal ;>0

[@lavender_bright9880]

I Love Pickles! I got birthday pickles on my birthday! Your videos are so soothing to watch!

[@tofugoob]

OMG BDAY PICKLES EPIC

[@delisalabelle]

Living vicariously through this video and the art 😅 hoping one day to get into a groove with drawing. Also, I ride or die for pickles lol

[@alexanderperez3329]

I loved your Vlog Thank you and greetings from Panama🇵🇦 you inspire me to try harder to use my Apple Pencil and my iPad, wonderful arts...

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you!

[@taylormiller8056]

I do _not_ like pickles, but every great relationship is build off of one pickle hater and one pickle lover so it works out lmao this was great to see, I have a full time hybrid software engineering job and I struggle alot to like balance work/life/creative hobbies/fitness stuff so this was awesome!

[@tootsieroll999]

New sub. Really liked this Vid and you. You’re casually a 3 job person. Engineer too wow. Just got my bachelors in engineering. Count me as one person who would be interested in hearing more technical talk !

[@SharpieDarlingLLC]

I am definitely a fan of pickles. This was a cool chill vlog.

[@Justme_247]

I always thought of Sunday being the end of the week no matter what the calendar looked like.

[@melaninnbabydoll2826]

i luv pickles! also you just gained a new subscriber 🥳

[@A107S]

I freaking love pickles and this video was soothing. Thanks!

[@StephanieCorralArt]

So glad KZbin suggested you too me. I know it's like a month later but I'm totally doing your DTIYS!😅

[@StephanieCorralArt]

But have you had bread and butter pickles?

[@b.knotty]

You had me at pickles lol. (Subscribed lmao.) Have you ever had pickles on a taco? Same toppings as normal but add chopped pickles. If not try iiiiit. Balancing 2 jobs and art or a passion made me click right away… I’m glad I did. I love your personality and studio. 💛

[@tofugoob]

Okay someone commented about pineapples on tacos on my other vid. And now pickles on tacos! I think anything can be good on the right taco so I will have to try!! Thank u sm :)))

[@whydisBs]

I LOOVE PICKLES!!! I was very much in the dumps today. Stressed with too much stuff to do in college and personal projects. This vid made me smile and chuckle :) Thank you! First time watching you. Very much Love. Might have to try out that disney game. Now off to finish my paper. See ya next time

[@CatharticCreation]

CUTE VLOG. I LOVE KIKIS DELIVERY SERVICE.

[@anyoneelsekitten]

I love pickles : ] also love the entire vibe of this video

[@kameko.studio]

IM HERE FOR THIS

[@tofugoob]

YAAASSSS

[@ArielZestyandSpicy]

LOVE pickles :) ahah Great vlog. Thank you for sharing your week and keep up the great work :)

[@rustypineconestudio]

I love pickles! And the fried ones are so good❤

[@rosemarine_biology]

First video that I watched but already feel like we could be friends! You have such a nice vibe

[@tofugoob]

Yay! Thank you that means so much I love making art internet friends :,)

[@jazreart9935]

I just found your account and i love it!

[@ashyslittleworld]

I make miniature art and I resonate with you so much. Love your candid self. New sub 💓

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you so much!! glad you could relate :)

[@plumpomo]

omg hope you blew up one day! hella underrated

[@tofugoob]

Omg stop that is so sweet thank you! I think I hope so too seems kinda scary tho >.< hahaha

[@bickletaxi]

"Oh no.. I made a mess..." 😂 this was so entertaining and I rarely watch vlogs tbh :D

[@steluna-jpg]

I LOVE pickles 🥒 also loved your video!! So happy I stumbled on your channel 🤩

[@tofugoob]

Yay! Thank you sm

[@starlapse365]

Your skin looks so incredibly clear all the time! I've been battling with my skin and very large pores I inherited, all my life... What's your secret? maybe you can include a skin care routine in a vid?

[@Inkymakes]

Love pickles!!! Great video too :)

[@Falconxr8]

It's so hard for me to look at planners and calendars that start on a Monday as my week for work literally starts on Sundays 🤣 throws me off entirely

[@lexischaub5298]

Liking pickles is really the only choice, thats not even a question lol... also, love your vids, found them as I am starting my own shop ❤

[@JusDrawBraw]

You're cute 🥰 I work one job and struggle to balance filming the doodles I actually doodle after work - like I'll just boom doodle and then forget to film it for some prime content. Love your monitor! And the console - what is that, a psp?

[@cosumosu_art]

ahaha I feel like ytube knows I'm about to start a new job and put this on my feed, but I really enjoyed watching this! You have a good voice for commentary/vlogging, and I appreciate that you have hobbies/work outside of art! :DD Hope you enjoy the prisma pencils and your new sketchbooks! ^o^)b

[@tofugoob]

Aw thank you!! the YT algorithm has been working its magic!

[@amywoolsey6591]

pickles? Pickles rock! I'm a dill fan myself but my husband likes bread and butter. Shocked to find out some people eat peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. I kid you not. B&B pickles and peanut butter. It's surprisingly not bad, although I've never had an entire sandwich, just a bite. :)

[@pleiades.puppets]

Peanut butter and pickles was a staple in our house when I was growing up! I don't know if that's some regional thing because I moved north over 30 years ago and haven't met anyone who likes that combo.

[@amywoolsey6591]

@@pleiades.puppets Certainly then, they've not tried it. We should introduce them to it. 🥪🥜

[@pleiades.puppets]

@@amywoolsey6591 Oh, I've been quite vocal!