big art session and small updates ✿ draw with me

[@lemonbugsy]

I love how modest you are about everything, you don't take things for granted it seems. Give yourself credit that you do something that millions of artists struggle with the absolute most: starting. You are making art, that is one of the most beautiful things a person can do. It isn't just the product, or outcome, but the process that matters.

[@sketchesofshay]

this comment means so much to me!! thank you so much for the encouragement 🥺💖💕

[@lilahschipporeit7299]

I just wanted to say that I found your account recently and have watched quite a few of your draw with me videos while I work. I really appreciate your insight and honesty and just how genuine you are with your viewers. What you have to say is something I have come to value rather quickly. These videos and what you have to say mean a lot, thank you.

[@untypixel]

it really is comforting to have this in the background when i draw. also the food looks delicious (even more so as a drawing!!) i recently bought procreate so i’m just doodling in it to get used to the format :)

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy you added me to your drawing session! i hope you enjoy using procreate!

[@karolinebksgaard2619]

I’m really late, but I just wanted to come on here and say how hugely you inspire me. I came across your channel a week ago or so, and I was just hooked when I was done watching the first video - y’know? It made me want to start drawing traditionally again, and that made me so happy in a way. You’re insanely talented Shay, and you’re a huge inspiration for me. So thankyou for every video you take time to upload, and for every art piece you make. 💗

[@taro__bubbles]

You made this video a while ago and I just found your account only yesterday, but when I was listening to this video and drawing a sheet of my ocs I couldn't help but think about how you said you were just some random guy on the internet scribbling away and somehow getting a large following. Now, I don't have a large following on instagram or anything but from my point of view and as a fan of your work, I say your following came from your willingness to share and show your passion while also being open-minded about others' passions. I sort of see you as an older sibling figure almost, like you're showing me a painting and you say "now it's your turn to amaze me", there's something very meaningful there. Also, your cowboy ocs are so cool and the character sheets you made of them inspired me to create some of my own once I'm able to! This got a bit long but thank you for showing your journey to me, and your viewers in general 💛

[@montonaprilquiana.4434]

im doing art while watching you paint,You inspire me and brought back my motivation to do art again! ♥♥♥♥♥🌟

[@sketchesofshay]

YAYYY that makes me so happy!! don’t ever stop 🥳💖

[@oliviaderauw6329]

Even though you don’t really post any tutorials I feel like I learn a lot from just watching you work on painting or even little sketches. Watching your videos keeps me inspired and I hope you’ll be able to keep doing this as a career :)

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. With someone like me still wanting to learn a lot more, I kind of want my channel to be my community and me learning together! so happy that you feel inspired!

[@Sunami3619]

I have been doing art all my life, but in the last year i completly lost motivation to do anything, due to mental health issues. 4 months ago I watched your sketchbook tour and immediatly subscribed, I actually managed to draw more and actually have fun with it again and I don't think that would've happened without your videos, so a big thank you to you, because you really have and are helping me through the hard time that I'm currently having

[@sketchesofshay]

So happy you’re drawing again !! 💖💕

[@flintsooothecool1]

dude I love these draw with me's !!! makes me feel like I'm drawing with a friend or something supper confiding

[@marsstoearth]

I've been trying to learn clay modeling to do and sell jewelry and you kept me company while doing it today so, thank you!!

[@sketchesofshay]

So happy I was able to do that for you!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Maddie.d326]

That ending speech about comparison was so helpful and made me feel so seen. Thank you for continuing to talk about these subjects! 💛

[@sketchesofshay]

you’re so welcome !! I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling that way 💖

[@camscraftycorner7839]

Luv your art style :)

[@Tinsleys_Creations]

I was watching this while working on my sketchbook front page, I love your style and I truly look up to you!

[@el_chivo99]

i just want you to know that your art, especially your acrylic and pastel portraits, are a huuge source of inspiration for me :)

[@sketchesofshay]

💖💖💖

[@bwo2004]

i love love love your traditional pencil/pen sketches, they really inspire me and make me want to get better!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! I’m so happy they do💖

[@Spektrumhase13]

Watching your videos always help when I have an artblock and then I grab my sketchbook and just try to have fun and not make everything perfect☺

[@jybutbynyn]

really needed to hear what you said around 27 min, thank you so much ❤

[@isa_hansen7944]

Just want to say watching your older videos is really nice, you talk about your goals and what you hope to do in the future and as someone who’s also watched your more recent videos it’s cool to see you accomplish your goals!

[@scoopsari]

I think a cooking/baking episode would be so cute !! Also ty for the constant art inspiration

[@sketchesofshay]

got it!!and also yay!! happy to supply it 💖

[@cassythetree]

baking and art two of my favorite things. I'd love to see you bake.

[@sketchesofshay]

YIPPPEEE 🥳💖

[@cassythetree]

your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. I always get excited when I get a notification that you've uploaded. I'm currently designing a character for my Space girls story. I'm thinking of calling her Nika.

[@sketchesofshay]

sounds so cool!! thank you so much for watching! I’m honored to be one of your favorites 🥹💖

[@underblueice]

I genuinely love your draw with me it definitely never fail to get me out of art block :D

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for watching!! I’m happy it gets you out of art block 💖

[@heckheck5679]

Your content actually got me back into sketchbooking so I wanted to say thank you!! While listening to this I'm actually filling in the last bit of space in my current sketchbook, a massive one that's taken me nearly two years to finish- not because it's that big but because I had switched to primarily digital art during that time and it was too awkward to carry around once I started college and so just... stopped working in it for the longest time! But it's been so refreshing to just sketch and play around and plan out drawings in it again, especially as someone who worked so heavily in sketchbooks from middle school all the way up until very recently!!

[@sketchesofshay]

that’s awesome! so happy for you!💖

[@piierrote4464]

ive just graduated from university and im experiencing the exact same fears!!! its so scary!! but its so good to hear other artists going through the same thing

[@sketchesofshay]

it’s tough but we’re in this together!💖

[@EvaSketches13]

Honestly, I am so grateful that I came across your channel. Your art style, voice and subjects you choose are just perfect for me. I am looking forward to join your Discord and get together with the community too. You really inspired me to enjoy art again. Art as an business gives me so much anxiety that I couldn't enjoy it sometimes. It feels really good to open a new page now.

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m so happy you’re enjoying art again! 💖💞 thank you so much for watching my videos, I’ll really look into making the discord channel!!

[@ArtisticMelon]

I really needed this 👁👁 Had a hard time even picking up a pen this afternoon, these sessions always help 😄🙌❤️

[@sketchesofshay]

yay!! so happy my videos can help!

[@Lov34Lyn]

Omg when I heard you talk about mentors I sat up in my seat lol. I have a mentor and they seriously helped my painting skills! I recommend it!! Also I’m happy to see the progress on the painting and remember it’s okay to take breaks! We’ll be here when you get back!! Love ur stuff shay!!

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much for the support!! Mentorship definitely seems like a great option, good to hear your opinion on it!

[@ArtisticKaimage]

This is the most adorable videos ever! I absolutely love YOUR CONTENT ❤ and your painting style is very consistent ❤️ and colorful. ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much!! And thank you for watching !! It means a lot 💖

[@electr1cblue]

hey! i'm an author, and i guess i never realised that when artists create OC's, they also create worlds and stories surrounding it. it's making me think about getting into art to draw and paint my characters! 😂 love your videos, they're so fun to watch and you're insanely talented! 💗

[@sketchesofshay]

Yes!! I definitely recommend adding art to your writing routine! 💖💞 thank you, and thank you so much for watching!

[@tokiatail]

i worked at my current sketchbook page along your video, i really enjoy it :) and pleeease, do a baking/cooking + art video!! that's such a cool idea and i've never seen anything like this on youtube, so combining food and art within one video would be such a pleasure to watch

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m filming a baking and art video this weekend for the beginning of fall!! Can’t wait to share it and see what you guys think 💖💖

[@Lasso-h2s]

Love your art always🥰🥰

[@oneirataxiadi4987]

Omgeee I love your art

[@sketchesofshay]

good luck with your AP portfolio!! thank you so much for watching my videos 💖

[@aub2826]

you inspire me to start posting my own art and making a business :). it's been something I've wanted to do for a long time, and you make me feel like it's something I could actually do, love your art

[@sketchesofshay]

that’s so awesome! I’m so happy for you! thank you for watching, and good luck!💖

[@Fames_Au]

I'm currently working on a new drawing with Miguel o'hara and 2 other spider characters I made! :)) I always find myself rewatching your videos when I start to draw. ❤❤

[@sketchesofshay]

awesome!! and thank you so much for watching!

[@jkl6362]

your videos are so comforting !! i love your work sm

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching!!

[@saramartins03]

Love your style, keep up with the videos! 💗 And something i was working on was a book or a fanzine (handmade) for my boyfriend since our anniversary it's coming up, so basically this year we went to amsterdam and i drew and painted a bunch of things we have done, seen or laughed at. 🥰

[@sketchesofshay]

that is literally the sweetest and most creative thing ever!!! thank you for watching my videos while you work💖

[@Kikoo_arts]

YAYYY a new draw along^^

[@sketchesofshay]

💖💖💖

[@leolune_art]

You're such a great source of inspiration for me like omg I get so motivated to draw and paint and learn things. Can't wait for your futur video.

[@sketchesofshay]

so happy that you can find inspiration in my content! Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-dn2li2jz3k]

Here I am in my corner very happi watching this video while i also art!!

[@KristinRK]

I love your films

[@blankuhaku12]

ive just discovered your channel and tis been so comforting

[@hoshimeow]

I love your content so much you inspire me a lot ♡♡♡

[@meowdyimfelix]

i watch your videos while i do my makeup in the morning :)

[@sketchesofshay]

love that!!! I hope I can bring to brightness to your day 💖

[@artkid9024]

ive been working on making a cowgirl oc mainly because you inspired me to and i got her name and her story figured out. I named her mika

[@sketchesofshay]

awesome!! 💖💖💖

[@hannahrau1219]

I just started binge-watching One Piece with my bf (he’s caught up), and I’m obsessed with your Sanji sketch 😍 makes me hungry lol love your work!! 💕

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💖💖

[@drinkmountaindew9250]

i really need to know what brushes you used for the 30:51 piece 🥺 they're so lovely!!

[@sketchesofshay]

I used @ crvptozoology on instagram’s brushes 💖💕

[@froufrou1706]

OOO YAY EXITINGG :D

[@sketchesofshay]

🥳🕺

[@froufrou1706]

@@sketchesofshay 💃

[@DenisseViveross]

Amoooo

[@taylorpitts7438]

Hey I went to college in Central Florida also, but I did not study art and regret not taking any classes. Do you have any classes you specifically took that help you develop your skills both as an artist and a painter? Thank you! Btw, please continue the tangent stories haha, these are really nice to watch while making art, it takes a lot of anxiety out of it haha

[@sketchesofshay]

So glad you like the tangents 😂💖 I went to UCF, and mainly took their Intermediate and Advanced Painting classes, but they didn’t really teach technical skills more finding your voice and subject matter and who you are as an artist. I would find some online fundamental painting classes instead !

[@clovergirle]

Love listening to you chat

[@stargazeliugiy]

ur art reminds me of jc linedecker

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! I love his paintings

[@Annalihate]

oo im early - i love these videos theyre so chill

[@sketchesofshay]

YAYYY early birds 💖💖💖💖

[@kesinger9015]

love your videos :))

[@xwmtl1031]

love you and your artworks🥹🥹🥹💙

[@lightlawliet3526]

interesting to see you talk about the youtube thing. wanted to ask if you colorgrade your videos? i feel like the editing takes really long time for me, so i can't finish both the drawing and editing in just one week. which is hindering channel growth for me because of the irregular posting. would be nice when i can eventually speed up the process. and yeah colorgrading is not fun. also it changes the colors of paints too which is annoying. and there aren't many resources (that i found) which helps artists in the editing department so far. do share if you know any. ty

[@sketchesofshay]

I do some slight changes in saturation, brightness, and contrast. I try to film in natural light so that I don’t have to do too much post correction 👍

[@kellsliving3220]

how do i find my own style ????, cause i love doing references in my sketch book it hard for me to think about what i wanna draw ?

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m thinking about talking about that in a future video!! 💖💖

[@kellsliving3220]

@@sketchesofshay hope so

[@Weevilest]

What brushes did you use on procreate? I really love your rendering style and you are a big inspiration for me as a beginner art student ❤️❤️

[@sketchesofshay]

I mainly used my own brushes (one is up on my shop for free!) and I recently downloaded a pack from @ crvptozoology on instagram 💖

[@Weevilest]

@@sketchesofshay tysm!!

[@mediocreartiste]

watching this while crocheting :D i cant really draw right now coz i burnt my hand making hot chocolate but i have lots of ideas and im writing them all down in the meantime :)) the thing about mediocrity kinda hit me(this is my username on everything lol) but im working on not self-deprecating as much and being more proud of the work i put into my art :)

[@sketchesofshay]

that’s awesome! such a great mindset to have with art 💖

[@sketchesofshay]

also I hope your hand gets better!

[@23Noble15]

Oml

[@poopykira]

YIPPEEEE i love seeing your art :D

[@xwmtl1031]

love you and your artworks🥹🥹🥹💙