BAKE AND DRAW WITH ME: planning a 30-day art challenge and making pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies!

[@sketchesofshay]

Starting and Finishing an Art Challenge Advice (summarized for future reference!) 💖Be Realistic What can you manage with your schedule, skills, and energy? It is supposed to challenge you, but you don’t want to overwhelm yourself and burn out! Find a healthy balance and be kind to yourself with what you can handle in the present. 💖Stick to a Theme/Set Rules Setting rules or guides may sound restricting, but implementing a constant color palette, style, or subject matter can free up mental energy to focus on other parts of the drawing and creating process. 💖Finding Motivation/Have a Purpose Make a mood board on Pinterest or collage something together to inspire you for daily creation. Ask yourself: Why do you want to do this challenge? How is this challenge getting you closer to your art or creative goals? Write these answers down and look back to them when you’re feeling lost! You can also make a mood board on Pinterest or collage your favorite palettes, subjects, styles, and motifs altogether to give yourself a launching pad into creating. 💖Pace Yourself (Avoiding Art Block and Rushing) It’s Exciting starting a new challenge or goal in your art, but it’s good to make sure you’re taking your time to learn skills and create effectively and intentionally to improve and grow (unless your goal is to just make as much art as possible, go crazy dude!). Taking more than a day, or even weeks to focus on something and truly understand a concept to the best of your ability is key to long-term retention. 💖Have fun and find Community! Challenges are a great way to find new artists, be discovered, and build a connection with the art community. Sharing your art can lead to helpful feedback and support from your peers, giving you better confidence and direction with where your art is going. Hope this helps you guys! -Shay

[@logicbarrier]

i'm 4 minutes into the video and i'm in love with chemistry between you two

[@sketchesofshay]

we are two goofballs in love 😔💖 glad you’re enjoying it!

[@yana_or_whatever]

PLEASE make more vids together, it makes me feel like im hanging with friends. I love it

[@sketchesofshay]

I definitely want to!! It’s so much easier and a lot more fun to film with him, and editing is a lot more enjoyable as well when it’s not just me speaking 💖

[@mariajonas3268]

You guys are so sweet 😭😭 its so clear that you care for eachother and respect eachothers opinions its so sweet ugh

[@sketchesofshay]

🥺💖💖

[@sketchesofshay]

Starting and Finishing an Art Challenge: My Tips (summarized for future reference!) 💖Be Realistic What can you manage with your schedule, skills, and energy? It is supposed to challenge you, but you don’t want to overwhelm yourself and burn out! Find a healthy balance and be kind to yourself with what you can handle in the present. 💖Stick to a Theme/Set Rules Setting rules or guides may sound restricting, but implementing a constant color palette, style, or subject matter can free up mental energy to focus on other parts of the drawing and creating process. 💖Finding Motivation/Have a Purpose Make a mood board on Pinterest or collage something together to inspire you for daily creation. Ask yourself: Why do you want to do this challenge? How is this challenge getting you closer to your art or creative goals? Write these answers down and look back to them when you’re feeling lost! You can also make a mood board on Pinterest or collage your favorite palettes, subjects, styles, and motifs altogether to give yourself a launching pad into creating. 💖Pace Yourself (Avoiding Art Block and Rushing) It’s Exciting starting a new challenge or goal in your art, but it’s good to make sure you’re taking your time to learn skills and create effectively and intentionally to improve and grow (unless your goal is to just make as much art as possible, go crazy dude!). Taking more than a day, or even weeks to focus on something and truly understand a concept to the best of your ability is key to long-term retention. 💖Have fun and find Community! Challenges are a great way to find new artists, be discovered, and build a connection with the art community. Sharing your art can lead to helpful feedback and support from your peers, giving you better confidence and direction with where your art is going. Hope this helps you guys! Thank you for watching! -Shay

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

this is was seriously hilarious. if steven ever wants to be in more videos, you must take advantage. the cookies looked so good and the drawing reminded me of peaches and felt so warm i loved it.

[@sketchesofshay]

We’re already planning to film a part two this weekend!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching!

[@mica9282]

I never comment but the conversation on art challenges was SO GOOD, I felt like I was listening to a patreon podcast. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I definitely want to do more podcast style conversations with my bf and with some art friends as well! it’s so much more fun when it’s not just me talking to myself lol

[@delaineyjohnson4262]

Those look so good!

[@pinkinkNZ]

2:09 u guys laughing made me smile lol

[@R_FangZ]

Couple goals fr 😩 No really you should make more videos like this if you ever feel like it again, you guys' vibe is so wholesome and nice

[@sketchesofshay]

FJHGJDFKGH I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! we had a lot of fun making it :)

[@crowmanphd6859]

NEW SKETCHES OF SHAY VIDEOOO YIPPEEE

[@sketchesofshay]

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@animetedfangirl]

such a cool drawing! it inspires me to draw my thumbnails! and you and your boyfriend are so cute XD

[@ChantelleArts]

Loved hearing your thoughts on art challenges, I'm going to be taking part in Peachtober and I thought I would feel the same way as you guys about doing a theme but honestly I really struggled with Mermay and kind of got a little bit bored of painting mermaids towards the end ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

I get bored of art challenges too, but I saw the Peachtober challenge and I like how open to interpretation it is!! Good luck, I might do some of the prompts as well :3

[@olivebro2198]

Loved this video. You can tell that you get along great with your bf, you guys are just laughing all the time and I love it. Happy for you! Thanks for the advice about art challenges, I think having a plan/focus going into it would be a good goal.

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching, and good luck in any art challenge you do!

[@rockinrobbbie]

I thought I was the only one who randomly breaks out the southern drawl with my friends to be silly LOL loved watching this so much

[@sketchesofshay]

HEHEHE yeah thank you so much for watching!

[@vanillacreame153]

You guys are literally so hilarious together I adore it sm- i felt so happy after watching all of this

[@sketchesofshay]

YO SKETCHTOBER LETS GOOO good luck!! and I’m happy you enjoyed the video! We had so much fun making it!

[@Donnieartzz]

OMG THE COLORS MATCH SO MUCH WITH THE ART AND SCENERY (also you two are the silliest goofballs ive ever seen) i love this channel 🏆🫶

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! and hehe thank you for watching!!

[@ashredvelvet1114]

CUTEEE!! i really enjoyed watching the whole thing, i was also eating along hehe. the artwork came out really well, looking forward to more videos like this.

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much!! Hoping to do more videos like this one, glad you enjoyed it!

[@rose.2553]

When mixing butter and sugar, it is quicker and easier to start of with a fork then finish off with a silicone spatula, unless you’re using electric

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for the advice!! in hindsight that seems so much more helpful, we are silly smh

[@rose.2553]

@@sketchesofshay Of course, I hope this helps you in the future :)

[@FaithNealArtfaithfully]

Oh this is so wholesome🩷🩷

[@sketchesofshay]

🥺💖

[@crmbleberryblss]

both of my favorite hobbies

[@sketchesofshay]

same!!

[@kran642]

Hey, I'm Russian. Привет! < 3 I love your art, especially the atmosphere and colors in it

[@tigerezz_OW]

I don't know what kind of art challenge i will do in october, but umight try on oc october challenge, love to create animations of my own characters. 🥰😁

[@sketchesofshay]

that sounds so fun!! animation sounds like a really cool option :0💖

[@SillyMurder]

Oh my gosh!!! This is so underrated!!! Your art looks so yummy like a candy, wow❤❤❤

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!

[@mouseymanuevers]

definitely going to be using that "SPOON ME" line with everyone whom i know is comfortable enough to hug me/be spooned/spoon me. ^w^

[@sketchesofshay]

OMG YES!!😂😂

[@bries5]

I've started Inktober every year for ages now but never actually completed one, this year I think I'm gonna make fanart for all the Fall/Halloween movies and shows I watch and try to do a couple a week instead!

[@sketchesofshay]

That sounds like so much fun!! What are some of your favorite fall/Halloween movies?

[@bries5]

I love Coraline and Monster House! Stop-motion always screamed Halloween to me, prob cuz of Tim Burton@@sketchesofshay

[@charlieleo92]

your videos are always so healing to me

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m so happy my video has brought a little light to your day💖 whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. You got this 💖

[@charlieleo92]

thank you so much :( im rlly grateful

[@Lov34Lyn]

I havent been able to watch your videos in such a long time and im so happy to be back! Thank you for posting such lovely videos for me to fall back on after a hard time its truly a joy to be able to watch again :)

[@sketchesofshay]

hello again mattroniee! my videos are always here for you to come back to, I really appreciate your viewership and support!

[@mitskifreak]

this is so cute 😭💔 i ordered some of your new fall stickers yesterday and im so excited !!

[@sketchesofshay]

OMG thank you so much for supporting my shop, and for watching my videos!

[@ToraGhost]

This video had NO business being this cute ;c;

[@sketchesofshay]

💕💕💕

[@Multi2794]

love these videos 😊

[@vee9024]

this is so cute!!! shay you're such an inspiration to me!!!!!!!!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@gabydiazortiz]

For October, I always make my own prompt list so I can force myself to work on things that I need for my portfolio or so I can make merch for cons. Not all of them are winners but I usually get a body of work I’m proud of. I find 31 too stressful, especially since I like to use the time to make fully rendered work- so my prompts for the past few years have been 13 total. This year I’m mostly focusing on kid lit. I may have jumped the gun and posted the challenge prompts too early, but I always share them if anyone wants to join!

[@sketchesofshay]

This is such a good idea!! There are so many ideas I want to tackle, I might end up taking this approach, thank you for your insight !!

[@gabydiazortiz]

@@sketchesofshay I post my prompts every year and share anyone else’s drawings if they do them on my story- but yeah I definitely recommend the smaller because it takes so much pressure off! If I get 13 good drawings, it feels so much more satisfying than 31 so so ones you know.

[@umbra.mortuus]

20:25 welcome to my channel translates as "добро пожаловать на мой канал" = something in lines of "dobro pojalovat' na moi kanal" as a russian I felt a lot of warmth hearing you guys talk and laugh and just being happy while speaking about my language :D

[@layneistrash]

i love your videos so much. you inspire me and bring me so much joy ;3

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m so happy you like them!🥺💖

[@CactusRadish]

You're both so cute! I love your channel and I busted a few laughs hearing you guys trying to speak Spanish! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!! and that it wasn’t too annoying hearing us stumble with Spanish ! lo siento 😅💖💕

[@CactusRadish]

@@sketchesofshay Aww don't worry, it really warms my heart when I hear non-native speakers say some words in my language. I'm a huge fan but these little things inspire me to comment! Love your art, keep it up

[@jilii.]

OMG YAYYY ANOTHER VID

[@sketchesofshay]

YAYYYYY

[@ArtisticKaimage]

AHHHHHH I absolutely love your videos they’re always so wholesome and pretty❤❤❤❤❤ And baking is so difficult lol I’m only good at drawing and cooking regular meals ❤️🥹

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you!! And yeah baking can be tough, maybe we’ll do a cook and draw someday!

[@AndrewTota]

When ur video appeared in my for you I smelled cookies idk why

[@sketchesofshay]

PERFECT!!! 💖💖💖

[@starburst740]

also ur drawing is so cute i love the values

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you!

[@arianna6503]

I immediately bought all the fall stickers 🧡🎃

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so so much for supporting my shop! can't wait to pack them and ship them to you!

[@chaseallen4756]

i'm only a couple mins in but i love the vibes in this video omg !! also SO excited for the discord server, would you need mods? i'm a mod in a server of 3k people

[@sketchesofshay]

I'm glad you enjoy it! and thank you for the mod offer! I update my instagram or make an announcement in my videos if I'm looking for mod help in the future, it's good to know I already have some people to fit the role!

[@Maddie.d326]

Oh my gosh, pretty pretty please do this again, it made me laugh so much 🥰

[@sketchesofshay]

we're already planning the next one ! happy you enjoyed it!

[@TheArtisticWitch]

I love the cozy vibes!!! ✨ And where can I get your brush? I’ve been trying FOREVER to find a good sketching brush.

[@sketchesofshay]

I have my sketching brush on my shop for free! Just click on the digital brush category and it will be there :)

[@mango6869]

im doing catober!

[@aflakeofseaglass]

yipppeee!!!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

🥳💖🕺💕

[@krisrulzzok]

hellooo! i just recently found your channel, and i think your art is so cool, it gives me so much ispiration! I was also wandering if you still had the Dying pen brush available? completely fine if not! just wanted to try it out :D

[@bbbmiller]

yay

[@sketchesofshay]

YIPEE

[@pinkinkNZ]

20:43 omg this is so funny bc im hispanic lol (can't really speck spanish that well tho XD)

[@mediocreartiste]

ARGHHHH YOU GUYS ARE SO CUTE also damn i need to make some snickerdoodles now i feel like those arent really a thing here(england)

[@sketchesofshay]

HEHEH yes they’re so yummy!! definitely recommend you try them if you’re a fan of cinnamon!

[@katteather4599]

JUST found this channel and i want that cowboy print so bad but its not in your shop. should we expect a restock?

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you for your interest!! I’m setting up a better shop for next year so make sure to follow me on Instagram for updates!!

[@starplatinum5290]

Omg I stared following you on insta and I just stumbled across your video! 😂

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for watching and following me!!💖

[@linanynyny]

31:00 kombucha is basically yeast, bacteria and sugar lol (SCOBY is the main ingredient) I got too interested a year ago and now I can’t get it out of my head 😭

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for the explanation!! kombucha is so weird but kind of cool 0-0

[@starburst740]

i cant have my sound up right now but are you gonna make the dying brush for clip too? also did u delete one of ur brushes because i tried to reccomend it on my channel but i couldnt find it on kofi

[@sketchesofshay]

All of my original free brushes are still on my shop! You can use the digital brush category to sort. Also I don’t think I will be offering a clip studio version 😅 I’m still not very good at recreating things in clip studio lol

[@starburst740]

@@sketchesofshay oh alright !! thank you

[@VerySleepyCat]

Do you still have brushes available or am I just not seeing them?

[@sketchesofshay]

so sorry, but they are no longer available! I am currently switching to hosting my shop on my own site.

[@kimberlybarker7000]

what kind of drawing tablets would you suggest for beginners?

[@sketchesofshay]

I don’t know what kind of budget you have, but I started out using one of the Wacom Intuous drawing tablets! It’s in my art supply video if you’d like more info 💖

[@HelenaNori-jy6il]

❤❤❤❤

[@krulette]

could you do a video on values?

[@sketchesofshay]

Im currently working on a gouache painting tutorial, so maybe I’ll talk a little bit about values in that video! stay tuned 💖

[@krulette]

@@sketchesofshay okayy :) thank yew 🎀✨🤍

[@siobhanbaron2419]

Hannibal shirt spotted 👀

[@sketchesofshay]

YEAH gonna try and steal the shirt so that I can wear it hehe

[@siobhanbaron2419]

@@sketchesofshayOf course. As you should😌

[@lykcvxk]

we're ya children :3

[@lluminescenttl]

do NOT try kombucha i have never been able to recover 😮‍💨 (i have no idea what it is and never tried it) lol i loved this video so much its definitely my favorite one so far!

[@sketchesofshay]

LOL VINCE!! noted 📝📝 also I’m happy you liked it! It was definitely one of my favorites to film and edit 💖

[@linanynyny]

20:19 if you did that I would shit myself😭😭😭 (Ukrainian hereee) but I can help you with the translation tho

[@fennysketch9659]

His voice, his arms ToT OMG sorry

[@fennysketch9659]

You’re so comfy together I’m in love 😭💕

[@sketchesofshay]

OMG YEAH he's the best