Artist Q&A // my hot takes on the creative practice + cozy gouache painting

[@lynnephelps2370]

Thanks so much for sharing, but what is the dry fluffy brush you are using for blending? I don't wear makeup but it looks like some kind of cosmetic brush? I'm fascinated by this technique! Wonderful video! I have watched your lighting video several times, it's so easy to understand.

[@allisonaletha]

Yep, that one’s an old makeup brush!! It’s SO helpful for blending!! 💛

[@anabindiu429]

Hiii! Do you offer any sketching classes? Really love your art and would love to learn :)

[@allisonaletha]

Hi there! Thank you so much!! At the moment I don't have any sketching classes, but I do have a video on my channel about my sketching process! I think the title is "how I'm learning to sketch (again)" 💛

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

I hate the feel of canvas as well. I watched a video where an artist showed how he smooths out his canvases by using gesso, water and sandpaper. I plan on trying it!!!

[@allisonaletha]

Gesso and some sanding DEFINITELY make it more bearable, but I still can’t seem to enjoy it. 😅 But I hope it works well for you!!

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

@@allisonaletha oh I wanted to tell you! You got me so Intrigued about those Nicker Poster paints that I got a set from Amazon. But I wanted to see what other shades they had and I found this place in the U.S that sells them individually for $5.35 a pot. ( It's called John Neal Books). I'm so impressed! I went for some individuals on top of the set because there were a few colors that I wanted to try so bad ( Blue Gray, Compose blue, Sap Green and Coral). So if you were looking for a place to try some more colors ...I highly recommend it :)

[@iciveas]

Hi! I enjoyed this Q&A a lot, thank you! :) List of questions: 1. 0:28 How do you pick your palettes and invent correct lighting (saturation/value/contrast)? 2. 2:19 Any tips for drawing expressive poses and faces without them turning out stiff? 3. 3:57 What are some practice methods you used early on to improve? 4. 5:06 What sparked your inspiration for Bits and Bobbles? I adore them so much and want to know it all! 5. 7:24 How long does it tend to take you to finish a painting, single character vs full spread, from brainstorming to finished art? 6. 8:50 How do you get out of an imposter syndrome/comparison art slump? 7. 10:57 How do you decide what story to tell in your paintings? 8. 12:55 How do you complete challenges /projects without getting distracted by new ideas? 9. 14:25 How do you keep creative juices flowing/deal with art block? 10. 16:35 Have you tried other forms of art? 11. 17:51 How did you start art? 12. 18:33 Who inspired you to do art? 13. 19:38 What are basic things you should learn in art/what do you think would help in improving art? 14. 21:53 What kind of art education have you had? 15. 23:47 How did you learn to master anatomy and gesture? 16. 26:00 Tips for finishing artwork? 17. 27:00 I would like to hear more about the process before you actually begin to paint: are you using a sketchbook especially for doing the sketches for your paintings? 18. 28:18 How much time does it take you to get the pencil sketch finished? 19. 29:08 Would you consider art as only your hobby or your career? 20. 29:29 When/how did you decide to become a full-time artist? 21. 30:26 How do you manage your time to do art, film, and edit videos? 22. 31:11 Where do you find time to make so many drawings/paintings and post so much? Is this your full-time job? 23. 31:58 Where do you get your printings done? 24. 32:36 What is your daily routine like as an artist? 25. 36:40 How woud you start a KZbin art channel in 2024? 26. 38:17 Instagram vs KZbin vs any other social media for atrists? 27. 39:25 Which tips would you give someone who wants to start a professional art career? Build a fan base first through social media? Have a shop first? Do markets and fairs? Something completely different? 28. 42:45 Some favorite books whether they be novels or picture books growing up that inspired you? 29. 43:50 Name your top 3 songs to listen to while you work 30. 44:44 Favorite earth color? 31. 44:53 What's your fav non-Disney or Ghibli movie? 32. 45:15 What do you do when you're not creating art? 33. 45:55 What's your comment on beta ai? 34. 46:52 Who do you want a hug from when you're sad? 35. 46:57 If you could live in a Disney movie, which one and why? 36. 47:18 Would you ever consider doing film photography? 37. 47:30 Llama or sheep? 38. 47:40 What are you favorite paints? 39. 48:00 what doea your art space look like? 40. 49:12 Do you have a least favorite art medium? If so, what is it and why? 41. 49:46 What is you least used gouache color? 42. 49:55 Are you sketching on watercolor paper? 43. 50:05 What sketchbooks do you use and recommend for gouache and water-based mediums?

[@allisonaletha]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! 💛

[@bridgette5383]

I loved this! Im new to the world of painting and would love to study the artists you mentioned but I have a hard time hearing them on my end. Could you share their names through text one more time please? ☺️ thank you

[@allisonaletha]

Yay, thank you so much!! Here are the artists I mentioned: J.C. Leyendecker, Norman Rockwell, Eyvind Earle, Kazuo Oga, Devin Elle Kurtz, Justin Donaldson, Hannah Young, Djamila Knopf, SchmoeDraws, and Patrick J. Jones 💛

[@bridgette5383]

Thank you!! 🙏 😊 🩷

[@ArtofLaurenGlenn]

I enjoyed this one! And omgggg I also cannot stand canvas. It’s such an annoying texture 😩 wood and title are my fave to paint on!

[@allisonaletha]

Ughhhh canvas just feels gross 🤣🤣

[@Grapesforbananas]

I’m nervous to start painting again but I learned that I don’t need to be nervous in doing anything like art and just do it and go with it :) and thank you for sharing this video on good insight and inspiration 😌 😊

[@allisonaletha]

No need to be nervous, just have FUN!! 💛💛💛

[@ChantelleArts]

what a fascinating Q&A, I love this 😊😊

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh thank you so, so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@StorytellerofEventide]

I love your cozy videos. Thanks!

[@allisonaletha]

Oh thank you so, so much!! 💛

[@Yentelchen]

Hallo, ich muss sagen deine Videos sind wunderschön und ich schau mir gerne alle Videos an das einzige ist ich verstehe nicht alles und wollte fragen ob du deine Videos mit Untertitel machen könntest. Liebe Grüße Catherine

[@TheEverydayElf]

This might be my favorite illustration of yours ever!❤

[@allisonaletha]

Oh my goodness that makes me so happy!! Thank you!! 🥰

[@georgek5737]

It's really beautiful, I agree

[@elizathepainter8604]

All my favorite colors in one painting :) always so much fun watching your decision making process. Enjoyed the cozy Q&A as well!

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!💛