art reset vlog pt.2 ✿ am I a real artist? gouache painting in my sketchbook

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In this video I work on the last couple of artober paintings in my sketchbook, talk about what it means to be an artist and my self-confidence in my art. Thank you all so much for watching, love doing this style of video. Like and Subscribe to see a future tour of all of the art I made for artober :)
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Chillpeach - Jelly Bun : • Video
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Chillpeach - New Beginning : • Video
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro What are we painting today?
3:07 Thank you to Flexispot!
5:19 Ad End
6:45 Painting Starts
7:10 Artober Thoughts
9:15 Finding what works for me
10:30 Creating For Myself vs. Others
12:00 Confidence with Art
14:00 Overthinking
15:27 Digital Painting Making Traditional Easier
18:00 Scared to share my ocs lol
20:00 What is the Purpose of my Art?
25:09 What makes you an artist?
30:40 Social Media and Art Challenges
33:12 My Self Portrait
34:00 Original Character Art
40:20 Final Thoughts
43:20 Outro- Thank you for Watching!

[@sketchesofshay]

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[@KetchupCanvas]

I tend to struggle with this question of "am I a real artist?" mainly because I work in abstracts and not specific models or portraits or still lives. I don't see as many people who do those things, and it makes me question if my art is valid, especially since a lot of people believe that abstract art is "lazy" or say "my three year old could make that". I have yet to make a finished piece because of it but I'm trying to stay positive about it

[@stacykrasnikova7744]

Oh, hi where fellow abstract artist 👋 it's like you verbalised my thoughts

[@sketchesofshay]

I think abstract artwork is just as important and valid an art from as more traditional/representative works. To me, abstract work is sometimes even more impressive and thought provoking because the meaning is not explicitly stated through regular illustration. Keep on creating!! People will recognize your work and value it as another beautiful form of creating. the girls that get it, get it >:)

[@sketchesofshay]

I love that my content is reaching artists outside of my field!! I think it could be really interesting to interview abstract artists and try to dabble in my own abstract art creation :D

[@KetchupCanvas]

@@sketchesofshay I love talking about my abstract work and the work of others! I kind of infodump lol

[@sketchesofshay]

@@KetchupCanvas DM me on instagram! I would love to hear more if you are willing to share!

[@inkyyirises]

you never fail to encourage me to draw even if i'm stuck in exam week and i gotta study : ]

[@animeshades]

I was listening to this video in the background will I was working on a piece myself, and listening to you talk made me realize that I want to go back to posting my artwork to KZbin. The way you explained everything made me realize that I enjoyed posting my art here, and I don't know I ever stopped.. I think you explain things so amazing!! Thank you for making remember my love of the craft

[@Softlydemonic]

Anyone who creates anything with their hands is a artist!! Your art is valid no matter what it is if you create you are a artist

[@sketchesofshay]

exactly!! ‼️‼️‼️

[@amandaray_art]

Imposter syndrome is so real 😅 I was struggling with that recently with KZbin creation. As someone who got back into art because of social media, I need to remind myself more often that it’s okay to make art that isn’t necessarily for posting, but for fun and/or learning. Really enjoy hearing these topics and hearing your perspective! 😁

[@sketchesofshay]

imposter syndrome really hits hard when your account is growing!! but its always good to remember, like you said to make art for yourself and continue to find joy and benefits from making art to make it sustainable and nurturing to our creative spirit. I am happy you enjoyed my words on this, thank you for watching!

[@dori.paints]

So interesting how many of us feel the same way! I've always been shy to even introduce myself as an artist, only saying I'm someone who likes to do art, just because I feel like I don't have the “requirements” to call myself one (which is stupid 'cause what would those even be?). My biggest struggle with the art community online is that you have to pick one thing to focus on to grow an audience, but I like so many different art styles and mediums. I don't want to limit myself to one thing. It drove me into a huge art block that lasted for months. I didn't do anything for a while, then one day I just picked up a canvas that had been collecting dust on my shelf and started painting with no thought. I felt that same desire to do art as when I first started, and I remembered the joy of it. Earning money through creative work is a struggle, we gotta remember to connect with our art and do what we love🫶🏻

[@sketchesofshay]

I feel this so much!! About not wanting to limit myself to one thing… there are so many different projects I want to do!!💖 but like you did, sometimes we just need to get started and just create things for ourselves !

[@scribzscribbles]

High school was so free omg. I was just drawing whatever , complicated perspective, feet my be loathed, now I’m more hesitant

[@hedgessketches]

The Future Man chair scene drawing keeps staring at me (awesome painting btw!!)

[@sketchesofshay]

LOL yeah sorry about that hehe thank you!

[@Weevilest]

Art for school left me with such horrible art block, and i was unable to make anything i was happy with for a month. After a while my motivation came back, but i lacked any ideas. In the end me and my friend found an oc-tober prompt list (in the middle of November) and are just doing the prompts in our own time with zero pressure and its been so fun and indulgent :) loved the video, awesome art as always and a really relatable topic! ❤

[@woodSorrelPainting]

I will start out by saying that I have not finished the video!! And probably I won't get around to it until later. But I wanted to say that I have also struggled with "impostor syndrome" as well as depression-fuelled art-block. I understand that this is not even a little bit the journey most people go on with regards to this sort of thing, but my big "breakthrough" that helped me feel better about the paintings I make was that I don't actually need to be an artist, and my work doesn't need to be art. I realized, long-explanation-short, that my ideal life doesn't involve me "making art full-time". I want to study plants and ecosystems. This realization has allowed me to actually start working towards selling prints of my work (i know... that's contradictory 😖), but just as a "stepping-stone" versus committing to it for eternity. Or, that's how making money off of my work felt to me for years. And I am incorporating my curiosity about the nature around me into my work these days. It's... going pretty well, I'd say. I don't say all this to tell you that being an "artist" is bunk or anything. Really, I feel that people should be able to determine for themselves Who They Are. But... I also feel that ultimately it's not the biggest deal out there. If you're an artist, then cool. If not... so what? Anyways, I do like the amount of video that I've seen. I also think these kinds of topics and conversations are quite important to be having, especially when it comes to social media. Have a good day! And I apologize if it's weird that I'm commenting so long after this video has been uploaded.

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for your insightful response! i agree with a lot of the points you made even tho we have different paths with our journey's as artists!

[@nod0x]

i agree with the whole “what inspires me” that you were talking about around 21:30 , i usually just draw characters i like or my ocs and i feel like i just dont have something that defines my work i guess LOL,, im just another fanartist, but at the same time, i don’t know what i want finished pieces to be😭 art is a struggle fr💔

[@jadeashton2006]

I struggle with what I draw and not really learning how to draw other things (male characters). And I know it’s ok but it’s always a thought in my head all the time 😂

[@Ashley-SG]

Imposter syndrome is really rough at times. I'm currently in art school and my first year I suffered from imposter syndrome the whole year. Thankfully I do finally feel like I can be considered an artist. There will always be ups and downs but I believe we just need to get past our own eyes. In my art at least I kept on pushing and pushing my art to the point where I didn’t feel like it was mine. It wasn't until I was completely in an art block that I finally realized I am not enjoying what I am doing. Sorry I ended up going into a tangent.

[@MS-dw6zu]

I love watching these types of chill videos. It's very relaxing. Would you consider making a video on how you scheduled ideas to grow your Instagram/social media? I feel that is a struggle that many new artists go through. Not knowing what kind of ideas to post. I would appreciate it very much.

[@sketchesofshay]

I’ll add it to my video idea list! 👍

[@lemonbugsy]

I actually really appreciated this video. I am honestly in a similar boat of feeling at a loss of where to go from here, especially as a junior in college, a year from graduating, and realizing I have not learned the skills I need. I want to go into illustration but the college I am at does not offer anything like it. I was accepted in a printmaking program which I adore, but that just isn't my dream so I have decided to transfer to an art school and it is the biggest and riskiest decision of my life. It is refreshing to hear that other artists have the same feeling of not having a fully or well-developed portfolio of sorts, just feeling they are lacking something. It isn't a fun feeling, but it is nice to not be alone in this. Know that you are doing a lot just by voicing this and all that you are feeling. Being an artist has been the most beautiful yet most exhausting part of my existence and I feel a lot of times we sort of just are in a constant state of pure motivation and utter imposter syndrome. What even defines a real artist? I don't think we will ever know because art truly is in the eye of the beholder. I tend to take the process of creating the art itself for granted, and although I am transferring colleges, my current one has taught me to not be too precious of my art and allow for mistakes. The process doesn't just lead to a complete artwork-- rather, it is a piece of artwork itself. Even if you do not have a fully developed portfolio, all the art you are making right can be considered a part of the process of creating said portfolio. As said in Toy Story 2, "You can't rush art."

[@artworkpending...1940]

Ive been feeling the exact same way, ive been going through a truely hellish art block for 3 years and ive only made a handful of pieces in that time. Whenever I tell people "i like to draw" I honestly feel a twinge of guilt because I feel like im lying even tho I know im not

[@sketchesofshay]

I resonate with this a lot, especially when I haven’t made a finished painting or illustration in a while. Life gets in the way, and we should give ourselves a break💖 you are still an artist even tho you don’t create as frequently ‼️

[@Tht1painterchick]

Im also an artist/content creator I definitely found myself making art for the views and not making art for my own creative needs. Eventually I burnt myself out and I haven’t really found the motivation to film and make art. It’s like i forgot how to make art that made me feel? If that makes sense. I recently found your channel and I have been painting alongside with you, and I must tell you I love your videos. I feel like I’m working with someone beside me! 🩷 thank you for giving me the confidence to pick my sketchbook back up 🥺 please don’t stop posting about your characters, we love them!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

that makes complete sense! I think we have gone through a similar thing. but I am happy we can get through it together! thank you so much for watching and encouraging me to post more about my ocs ;-;

[@FreddiePhrog]

trying to make time for your art can be so difficult, specifically for me I've got school and exams and otherwise just life stuff, so actually getting to draw something for myself to enjoy is a blessing, I never participated in inktober or any kinda art challenge even though I've been drawing for over 4 years, and I dont think that make me any less of an artist either way. It's important to create what you enjoy and like you said in the video, your art will finds its audience overtime

[@maxiwright1411]

I love finding videos of artists that make me smile as soon as I get a notification from them. You have a nice way to narrate and your aesthetic is soo pretty 🤍

[@sketchesofshay]

AHH thank you so much for watching! and for having notifications on,,, that means a lot!

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

ahhhhh entomed is such a good song. the painting is gorgeous, i love the art you’ve been showcasing recently, and the abstract-ness (?) of this one, specifically. so sick

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much critique !! AND YEAH entombed is something else,,, beautiful song!

[@frenchtoast1826]

YAY!! I absolutely love your videos so much they’re so fun!!

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy that you like them!! thank you so much for watching and for being a member

[@Issame_sasha_hello]

I am so interested in the story behind the revolution painting!! I’m trying to imagine a whole life for that character!! Definitely excited to hear more about your original characters!

[@sketchesofshay]

Bfhfhfhfhf I’m so shy but hopefully soon!! I’ve been rewriting a lot of her story and planning some concept art for her 💖

[@sketchesofshay]

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[@paintwatercoffee2869]

I love watching you Shay. you and some other creators have given me the confidence to start my own YT and document my art journey. It feels good to know I'm not the only one who feels this way.

[@sketchesofshay]

that’s awesome!! thank you so much for watching, wishing you the best in your own journey !!💖

[@K.ART_vlog]

very nice ❤️❤️❤️

[@gaygaymer]

Ur vids are the highlight of my day 🤭

[@sketchesofshay]

awww I'm so happy you enjoy them!! thank you so much for watching and being a member

[@mattogie]

you're my fav artist on yt your art is soooo pookie

[@sketchesofshay]

lolll thank you!! that means a lot!

[@LoneBee411]

I struggle with feeling like a real artist often because I tend to make more art of media such games I’m really into at the moment. At times it’s really hard to feel like my art is original, I struggle with coming up with my own characters and even stories for them. I’ve been trying to work on it but it’s been kinda hard because I’ve been struggling to get my self to actually draw in general. I absolutely love your art and the texture you create with gouache! Best of luck drawing Shay! Btw we have the same carpet lmao

[@sketchesofshay]

SAME CARPET!! 💖 and thank you!

[@rat2656]

I remember seeing that painting on your Instagram yesterday and I really enjoyed watching the painting process !

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m happy you enjoyed seeing the process!! And thanks for keeping up with me over on instagram 💖

[@WeebyWatches]

I love watching your videos frequently when I get in the mood to be creative! For the past few months of artblock, I've been following your own processes and I think these videos really helped me pull myself out! Also, your OCs are SOO amazing and fun!

[@sketchesofshay]

heheh thank you so much!! and YAY we are beating that art block!!

[@leolune_art]

Ah .. I'm always asking my self this question "am I a real artist" and most of the times I can't bring myself to think that I am. Earing tour thoughts on the subject really help me to think that maybe I am a little bit an artist. Also I'm in love with your art

[@sketchesofshay]

glad I could give you a bit of comfort with what you’re struggling with ! You are an artist , no matter what you are making💖

[@wishingstar9085]

one of my teachers told me that talking and drawing use the same part of your brain, so its very difficult for most people to do. so no worries!

[@sketchesofshay]

heheh good to know, thank you!

[@annikab7284]

I wanna eat these videos and that's such a compliment😤 whenever I see a notification from this channel I do a fist bump

[@sketchesofshay]

hfhfhfh that means so much to me!! thank you so much for keeping up with the channel!

[@Mistish]

woah I was just looking for a video to watch while painting, yours are always so inspiring! Excited to watch this one :)

[@sketchesofshay]

yay happy to accompany you today!

[@speckledblender5495]

I didn't finish inktober cause of school. But any whoooo love your art Shay its always a big inspiration for me. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and sit down wrap yourself in a blanket and have a nice cup of coffee you deserve it. Have a great day!

[@sketchesofshay]

that is so sweet!! Thank you so much, I definitely am feeling cozy these past couple days, I hope you have a lovely thanksgiving as well 💖

[@scribzscribbles]

I feel as though I’m not a real artists because I don’t really do anything with my art, I don’t make complex finished pieces or any prints, Im not able to sell my art products, and I just have a bunch of ideas i never get to. But I’m interested in your works about to watch the Lino vid after this ❤❤❤

[@sketchesofshay]

I feel like if you’re still creating anything you’re still an artist! Your art doesn’t have to be a certain way or be sold to be an artist. Sketches and doodles are just as valid!

[@anacressspo]

Omggg I’m a student at UCF too!!!! I love your channel and your art in general, you are so inspiring, hopefully in the the next year I can share my art on KZbin too. go knights fr!!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

go knights! I hope you have a great time learning there, use every resource that you have!

[@marineartss8626]

I really enjoy the chill drawing videos! always looking forward to draw alongside with you!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! happy you can join me 💖

[@wilholms]

your videos are always so relaxing to watch and really most of them just feel like im listening to a friend 😊 i watch your videos every day because they make me so happy inspired and excited to be my own artistic self!!! i finished a sketchbook recently and my next goal is similar to the one you point out in the video: do art i enjoy in the first place! (i feel like im rambling now so i'll stop) thank you for the video!! im hoping to see more june drawings in the future 🥰 (i love her so mu-

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much for watching and the support towards my character, it means a lot!! And yeeee draw what makes you happy!

[@peckerdecker]

Fantastic sketchbook. *Each page is mint* *Every Page is like a final peice* Well done :)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much !! 😅💖

[@delaineyjohnson4262]

I know this was made a month ago and you probably won’t see it, but thank you.

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching! i am happy you enjoyed it!

[@user-ge2tk2dl9n]

I have only just started using gouache. It's a wonderful medium but I don't think I'm using it to its full potential ! My colours don't blend very well and patches are visible :( .... I use your underpainting technique but is there any advice you can give? Can you pls do a video on how to use gouache for beginners? I love your art and tyyyy

[@sketchesofshay]

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[@cleo19]

Hi shay! sorry for the question, you may already answered it in previous videos, what videocamera do you use to make your videos? love the painting, love your art, great job!

[@sketchesofshay]

I always include it in my description! I use my iPhone to film pretty much everything lol

[@Sumire-rere]

Definitely continue on your own path and your own art for as long as financially and mentally possible ❤ Working in the industry is painful; emotionally and mentally. You're basically the product owner's hand. It might look and sound prestigious but it is still a ball and chain situation. Yes, there's financial stability from a corporate 9-to-5 artist job but if your finances are aye okay with what you're doing right now, I'd advise to stay away from the employer-employee model, aka an industry job. If you want to work with fellow creatives, you can always band together with some industry veterans on a collab group project if the parties involved are aligned on a creative vision 😊 But definitely don't look at industry art jobs as if it is the golden standard to strive for bc it is really brutal out here; morally speaking too. You are light-years more skilled, imaginative, and passionate in your craft than I am, and yet I've work in the industry since graduating 10 ish years ago, but actually really hate it bc of the reasons I shared above😢 I'm only in the rat race for the finance side of life, but as an artist, I am terrible; I'm good at my job role's realm, but I have no passion in what I do at work (burntout but gotta make the dough and hit those deadlines set by higher-ups), so I really envy the spark and freedom you have right now and you really inspired me to think about opening up a sketchbook again ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention and sharing your insight! I have slowly realized from watching a lot of industry veterans talk about working in those environments is that you should try to go solo as much as you can so that you can own your art and do the things that you are passionate about. I think I still just have this pressure (maybe from family, peers, or even myself) to pursue a more "traditional/official" art job, and feeling like it would truly make me a professional, but I know that's not the case and it's my own insecurity speaking lol If you don't mind me asking, what do you specifically do? and do you have any social media handles where I could DM you to ask more questions? I would love to hear more about your experience as a beginner in my career.

[@vladdoodles]

Unrelated but have you tried Winsor and Newton designer gouache?

[@sketchesofshay]

I have not! Would you recommend it? I am definitely looking into expanding my gouache collection to paint more traditionally :D

[@vladdoodles]

@@sketchesofshay I'm also a religious Holbein user but I recently purchased a Winsor set. I'm going to wait until next sketchbook to use them. I will get back to you. 😭

[@roycem.1412]

What is that little skinny brush you were using to paint the hair?

[@sketchesofshay]

I believe it was a simply simmons brush, maybe a 0 liner brush? I think it is in my art supplies video if you want to see more of it!

[@stitchgor3]

23:42 I want to do a draw with me live, but I’m so scared I’ll forget to turn it off lol!

[@SimonTimez]

what sketchbook do you use?

[@sketchesofshay]

In the Description💖