chatty draw with me 🌈on discomfort & trying new things

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enjoy this drawing vlog! brain's been a bit weird lately, but ONWARD AND UPWARD PALS
✧˖° artists i mentioned:
• sophie mcpike: www.sophiemcpike.com/
• nina cosford: www.ninacosford.com/
✧˖° socials
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✧˖° tools
• camera: canon g7x mark ii
• editing: adobe premiere pro cc
✧˖° music from lullatone (liscensed!) and epidemicsound.com

[@Hanna-tl2ew]

I love how when you scroll through the comments there are sooo many long paragraphs and so many kind words, what a nice community ❤️ wanna be part of it so I subscribed 😂

[@MeganBeretta]

I feel you so much on the fear of making bad art. Even though I know it's the only way to grow and get better, it still sucks to create something and feel like all you can make is ugliness and that you just want to draw like the people you admire. Your style is so whimsical and dainty and my stuff never seems to capture that simplistic joy that yours has. Sigh... Guess I'll just have to keep trying=)

[@james3929]

the "you have to make bad art" part hits close to home 😞 as an artist myself, i sometimes find it very difficult to be completely satisfied with the works i produced.

[@famousartsoup1651]

Your comment hit home for me. I often ask myself too, "Why is it so hard to be completely satisfied?", then I feel bad about not being satisfied on top of my feelings of dissatisfaction.

[@CeciliaSalcedo26]

As a baby graphic designer who just graduated uni last year I work in a pretty similar colour scheme when doing personal work because I love the way it looks and conveys my ideas! Like warm reds, yellows, oranges, pinks gives me sunset fantasy on a beach somewhere in the tropics haha. Every single time I try another colour combo or try to step out of my comfort zone it's SO hard, but slowly I've been trying to integrate more colours and styles and it feels really nice to expand my practice but also has helped to be really confident in what already works for me! Feeling really inspired by your videos recently and I want to thank you for that! I find it's so hard to come by moments of full on creative inspiration, watching your videos lights a fire under my butt to make more work, and keep going, even if it's not perfect!! Much love to you and yours

[@FineSaltGrains]

Cecilia Salcedo Maybe you could keep the colors you are comfortable with, but then add a color every time, get used to that color, then add another, and try to find color schemes that match. Like if you tend to do a lot of tropical colors, maybe add a turquoise to it. Or look at a scene of a landscape you like, then take the colors from it and kind of keep that same aesthetic of what it attractive of that landscape or artwork. Just some advice! (Idk if it’ll help you, but it helped me come out of my comfort zone with colors.) ❤️

[@elizabethaman4381]

Ok so I’m a writer, and in the world of writing we talk a LOT about rough drafts and how messy they are. I love the idea of you having sort of “rough drafts” of your artwork and then going back to do “second drafts” of them to make it better. Anyways your art is SO delightfully whimsical and I love it.

[@moose1277]

oh a new video just as I'm watching your old ones!!

[@gigipinkone]

I was doing the same thing!

[@sincerelymimee]

your cakes always look so whimsy and cute!!! And exceptionally pretty when you go in on the icing. Wishing you, Connor, and Soph all the best! I've felt oddly exhausted the past week as well... I think it's just the way it is sometimes given the circumstances... doing my best to just be aware of what my body is capable of each day, and what it needs to feel happy!

[@breannagraham5831]

@@sofeiwu1602 😭wtf

[@sincerelymimee]

@@sofeiwu1602 I'm one of her patrons on Patreon!

[@gremren]

it's really nice to see you have doubts and reservations when me, a little creature, looks at your work and just goes "wow". not that i'm happy to hear you struggle!! but it's a nice reminder that this feeling is universal, no matter where we are with our art

[@intergalacticpeachpatrol]

i'm 100% relating to everything you're saying about imposter syndrome and trying new things/making the "bad art"... and stylizing. gah. stylizing is so hard for me. i feel so drained when i draw lately, 'cause i feel like i'm trying to be the people i look up to and that it's not a world i should be in... like i should look in from the outside, and that i'm not deserving of being in it myself. this world being the artist world. like. oh my god. just make the art! it's so exhausting for me. so exhausting. i feel you.

[@rararaka2348]

when i first started doing a sketchbook i thought that everything had to be a perfect finished masterpiece in it. it was so stressful and i was never happy with with I did. recently tho I’ve just been doing anything, and trying new things. wether it looks amazing or bad it’s something to improve on and way less of a pain.

[@sunflower7829]

I'm on my period and in a stupid amount of pain and feeling a little lonely, but as soon as I starting this video I sort of forgot about all of that and couldn't help but smile. I'm so thankful for this channel ♡

[@veronicaporlier]

Omg - so much of what you've been talking about this entire video (feeling anxious about making bad art, giving yourself grace, etc) I have had trouble with for so many years and you just put them into words. Thank you for inspiring me to just go for it and letting myself make "bad art" so that I can get better!

[@jenniferosborn725]

✨Cheyenne your art is so beautiful!✨ Thank you for your honesty it's so refreshing!! For years I have put my art aside and to hear artists talk about their anxieties and fears of making bad art but just working you way threw it gives me hope for my art! 💙✨✨

[@asialanzi5471]

honestly your videos are just a pure delight! they always radiate such a calm and refreshing vibe! you’re definitely one of my biggest inspirations for my channel! thank you for everything! ily

[@naomitrollopeillustration]

Chey, I've been feeling EXACTLY the same way. Over the past few weeks I've been plugging away at my art with no real love for it or particular direction. I've felt so disconnected from my style and the direction I want it to go in, and also suuuuper insecure about the place my art has in the world and where to take it, and wanting to push myself out of my comfort zone without quite knowing how! I think it might be a quarantine thing. I also think it's a mark of an artist bettering themselves because it's almost like you're aware of a plateau you've reached, and how you need to get better in order to progress both technically and stylistically :) So I want to THANK YOU for talking about it right away in your vlog, because I've been feeling quite thoughtful and down about my art for several weeks. Makes me feel like I'm not alone in this whole thing :)

[@laurenadams6245]

I love the polar energy of Chey's message to the 100k. Love it. Kick the jerks.

[@MorganGale]

I love studio vlogs because everyone has their own unique process & workspace. Nothing wrong with doing something differently. 💛

[@ratnapping]

I found your videos through your studio apartment tour and just your general comforting and warm vibe is really great especially with everything going on now

[@maibritton2882]

I have been feeling the same way about being creative. The best thing that you did was to draw for 4hrs. We are harder on ourselves then other people. Much love.

[@arielbond7281]

Just wanted to say that this video really helped me to get out of a funky feeling I've been having over the last few days. I've been doing a lot of my usual resets and they just weren't quite getting me out but watching your creative process good and "bad" (I think what you make is stunning) helped me to refocus and calm. Thank you for being you and open about your discomforts, you are so brilliant ✨❤️

[@talitharahmah7504]

I’m started out on my art instagram and I always have this voice at the back of my head that I’m not good enough because I don’t necessarily come from an art background. I study engineering and so I’m not pursuing an art degree so I always feel like an imposter trying to become successful in this field. Especially since I mostly do abstract and so I don’t feel like I’m making solid work of art, when I know that’s not the case. It’s so absurd to think that you can still feel insecure or not good enough, when I consider you an established artist. You’re amazing and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@talitastivalli9394]

it's really good that you talk about these things because I feel like us artists will always look up to people, that will look up to other people and no one is ever satisfied with their art 100%, it's an endless cycle, but it's good to just try to love the "bad art" as hard as it may be because at the end of the day it's still what matters to improve!! I guess I just wanna say thank you for being so open about all of this, I look up to you a lot and it's humbling to see that everyone is trying to improve and that everyone goes through the same problems, you're amazing and your art makes my heart warm every single time I see it, so keep up the amazing work ❤

[@ambercarroll7288]

that last drawing/painting is gorgeous! 100/10 would absolutely buy as a print

[@ChillOutImABlueberry]

I LOVE the lil arch backgrounds! They remind me a bit of Medieval triptych art works - precious wooden panels that fold out to reveal beautiful paintings :)) thank you for the video! So so interesting!

[@ashbash5526]

I remember watching your previous vlogs where you had a Pokémon nuzlocke play-through playing in the background to keep you company while you work, and now I’m finding myself playing your videos while I do my own work, so thank you for keeping me company during this strange and lonely time 💕

[@user-sr6dq9gq5j]

you should do a painting/project with a house that has those arch shapes as windows, but also you could be challenged by the house. and also be comfortable because you are drawing people and stuff that you default to!!

[@ayahbensalim]

I always approached style as something that comes naturally but is constantly changing as I grow as an artist, I think stressing and worrying over style can kind of hold you back bc it makes you scared to even draw /anything/ and then you’re stuck not making art or feeling like you’ve been in the same place :/ art is hard sometimes

[@anyas6437]

i think your head in the clouds illustration turned out beautifully! the plaid pattern underneath the green color looks really cool and dimensional (:

[@laurenreader9123]

That little circle fade at the end makes my heart happy ✨

[@annieguo3440]

Seriously huge respect to you for persevering with that second piece! As a beginner artist, I’ve been having the same problems these days where nothing seems to work in my drawings, but I’ve had to just try and turn my frustration into lessons learnt and just take time to draw for fun and let loose- that seems to be working a bit more to just get out of my head but your videos are just so good for curing art-block too! 😊

[@CarlaBaku]

The glorious rose outside your window is a Cecile Brunner climbing rosebush. Their flowers are so abundant and pretty, and they smell wonderful. They are a sweet, old-fashioned flower--what a lovely thing to look out at! xx

[@honeyflowstudios3323]

Wowowowow authentic voiceover for the WIN 💫 thank you for just being exactly you in exactly the perfect rambling raw you. It’s gorgeous.

[@nibblesxsips]

Thank you for showing us your process. I'm nowhere near as talented as you are and I get imposter syndrome all the time, but seeing what went wrong helps me realize that mistakes are okay and even expected when you're creating art.

[@fioki]

hearing cheyenne saying "fuck em" is a GEM

[@JisuIm]

this was so immensely lovely and calming, you have such a beautiful way of articulating your thoughts & processes. it feels like you're taking my head scramble and neatly formulating it into words & i just!!!! i feel so at peace after this vid. ur great and your art brings me so much joy in little ways every day, so thank you for creating & for existing. LUV U

[@mobstakat]

you are one of my biggest inspiration to start my own KZbin channel! I'm slowly figuring it out but I'm so glad to stumble upon your channel!

[@DannalrOfficialSite]

You have no idea how much your videos make me so happy and calmed :)

[@MsRazmatazz]

you are an amazing artist and human being. i understand your anxiety, i feel it too. and i understand this does not change anything - but you can be proud of your artistry!

[@mushroomfrogdude2104]

I’m here, I’m early, I’m gonna do a twirly whirly.

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Awe ❤️

[@lilasfresh3125]

@RiceCatCookie UwU I am frensh. . .what twirly whirly means, please?? 😲

[@persassyjackson833]

*twirly whirly*

[@chouavang1294]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I needed to hear this and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I really appreciate you spilling your heart out for your followers. I've been jobless for the last 4 months and have relied heavily on art as an escape for me especially during these uncertain times.

[@riarandomo]

"Strange and disconnected from my art" is exactly how I've been feeling! I didn't realise how much my little solo trips to libraries, cafes, marketplaces and shops really filled my head with ideas and connected me. Thanks for the idea of going back over old work, I'll try that!

[@byJessicaElena]

Oh my god Cheyenne!! I related to the part about struggling with where you want your career/art to go so much and was sooooo soothed by hearing your approach to take stuff one month at a time!! THANK YOU

[@siamesegirlmrb]

i feel you SO much!! i have felt much pressure to just create this quarantine, mainly because i want to, but it's so hard to even start because i'm automatically judging myself and my process. you got this! also you have an incredible eye for personal detail i feel, so i'd looove to see you draw and design rooms!

[@hayatzor6249]

what a queen

[@alice.lefthandedscissors]

The golden yellow you were using is my FAVORITE color and I was painting with very similar colors as you while I was watching this! I think all your art in the vid looks amazing!

[@ranzocampo]

Your videos always make me happy and it's a therapy for me to keep watching your videos ((':

[@detectiverose]

Connor's goat cry of "CLOUUUUUT" and Cheyenne's blurred face in the upper right corner saying "FUCK 'EM" is all I need in life and we're barely 2 minutes into the video.

[@jamiehager956]

You are so inspiring in so many ways!!

[@krahvata]

I'm listening to this while doing a graphic design project for school that is due in two days. Always a procrastinator!

[@cloudedabby4068]

the ideas are so creative, it's inspiring 💖

[@juliloopsies]

this made me smile so wide, thank you so much for continuing to put out videos and share bits of yourself with us! lots of love~

[@skpper2124]

Your videos calm me so much. I thank you for that. 💕

[@piboco-picturebookcollecti3861]

Just found this channel, and I think I'll be hanging out here once in a while. 🧡Just had an amazingly cosy and peaceful time while watching. Thank you. :)

[@FineSaltGrains]

I love your videos so much. It always feels like I’m talking to a really closer friend. It’s therapeutic in a way, it makes me feel like I’m not lonely anymore. I hope you love your art and videos as much as thousands of people do. And I hope you love yourself and see how much valuable you are to so many people in your life. Thank you so much Cheyenne.

[@JohamAhmad]

Thank you!! Thank you thank you so much for your videos they are the one constancy in my life that NEVER fails to give me endless joy

[@emilyfrain]

your videos are also so inspiring, I love watching them while I draw 💫 thanks for another wonderful video Chey!

[@MariaLuiza-oq7le]

I admire your work so much. I've been following you on yt for three years, I found you because of the bujo community, and I have loved to see you grow as an artist and as a person and I love your aesthetic and how beautiful and bright your house is. I was so glad you redid the painting because it really shows that we can't give up on ideas that we like just because they don't turn out perfect from the start. It's one of my favorite drawings of yours and it has such a beautiful meaning. We try and try again. As they sing in Lost in my Mind by The Head and the Heart, "we can't stop moving forward". Sending you all the love.

[@jindofu9911]

ahh its so prettyyy!! ur artwork is so nice

[@beanhope8739]

Omg I know exactly what you mean about your head being in a thick fog, I describe it as like my brain has gone fishing and I'm left with the cold murky wooden sign. also, am I the only one that would love that first sketch as a print?? Edit: It's something I was talking about with my therapist this morning; about getting out a harmful mindset and trying to make progress on the topics we were discussing and how much of a battle it is to not see a past version of myself as "better" than what I am now and trying to get into a mindset that is accepting and encouraging of the path I am on, and then also working on maintaining that. and boy is it hard.

[@estelledavis2765]

best birthday present!! thank you cheyenne

[@gillianisobel7437]

I was having a lot of anxiety tonight and I couldn't fall asleep so I decided to paint and put on some videos and this one came on and wow it helped so much! Thank you for all of the honesty in this

[@fedorczuk15anita]

i loved the first minutes of this thank you for using your platform for good :3

[@abigailhoffman1571]

This helped me so very much. I've been having much of the same problems with my art and this helped me to feel valid and motivated! Your voice and personality is so charming and reassuring. Thank you Cheyenne ❤

[@FreakUsOut]

Your video’s always make me feel so much better!

[@littlevirgobean]

seeing that you uploaded always brightens my day! love your videos cheyenne, they're always so peaceful x

[@amandaradford1084]

thank you for talking about how you feel making art right now. i just graduated from art school and i feel so disconnected to how i was working before the quarantine to now. i'm trying to start a zine trade with a few friends but i spent the entire day yesterday beating myself up for not being able to focus and just actually /make something/. hearing that other creatives are feeling the same way makes it a little easier to be kind to myself right now. as always your videos lightened my day, thank you for being so positive and sweet

[@chandrareaux6700]

Very nice and relaxing!!

[@user-mi6uk6br8s]

i'm both disheartened and encouraged that pretty established artists (at least in my eyes hah) feel this way hah i've just recently got my head up above the waters of years lasting depression that completely killed my interest in anything, including art, and I'm finally feeling that I'm able to commit and FEEL that i like something (lol sry for säd stuffs) and i feel like art might be something that i'm still drawn to, and everything you say kind of applies to me just starting out and ugh it's so frustrating and just... like i know the only way is through but GOD fuckin dammit it's probably the hardest part gonna go be rude to some nazis brb! hellos from finland

[@baffledmouse]

So I have been feeling very similar, especially what she was saying about being scared to make bad art. I am generally happy with the things I make and enjoy the process of making them, I only begin to think that they are bad once I post them on social media and they don't get the reaction I expected. For now I am just making art as a form of therapy for myself as it helps with my anxiety. I think if art helps you, do it! And try not to worry about the finished piece or what people think of it, just enjoy the process (easier said than done I know.)

[@imanilytle3312]

The patterned background did come out nice! Thanks for doing these videos - I always edit my photos while I listen to you chat. It's always soothing and inviting. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Olivia-yc4uq]

The colors, the movement in the limbs, the vibes!!! So good

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I loved this! Thank you 😊

[@Gelloufish]

I've been away from art for the longest time (5 years literally no drawing) and feeling not very confident in my recent works (kinda comparing it to my years ago works when I was at my peak). I'm really in a dark space right now and I'm fumbling around feeling defeated but wanting to try more but keeps on failing. It sucks. And listening to your process in every one of your videos I could watch always made me nod and agree and relate and I can't help but feel safe(?) knowing I'm not in this process alone. I know it sounds more like my personal struggle but I'm truly am thankful for your insights.

[@lindzloot6134]

Your art is too cute! Wonderfully done.

[@lilliebarlow6666]

god i love these videos, ur voice is so soothing! x

[@koschke3909]

Do a favorite art supplies video PLZ ✨🙌🏻

[@kellyrabbit2]

Cheyenne! I am so happy you spoke on the subject of “imposter syndrome”, I’ve been feeling the same way as I just started my art instagram and it was really nice to hear someone with a larger platform to admit and speak about it. Thank you. 🧡

[@hamomiletea585]

Your style is very inspiring, thanks for the creativity)

[@tirlen]

I love your outfit it’s so cottagecore

[@dimab8256]

I really liked the florescent green plaid piece! It had retro London 60's vibes, real cool and different🌷

[@caoimhe8344]

such a great video! Congrats!!! 💕

[@winstonruchie4520]

Thank you so much for giving us so many videos during these hard times, I know it must be hard to stay motivated but seeing a new video from you always brightens my day

[@noon2775]

Currently doing a school project and watching you in the background. luv u chey

[@designed_by_nina]

Keep up the good work! We're proud of you

[@hijadelcerro6025]

Its funny the cloud painting ended up being really cute even though you struggled. Cool 💗

[@CrazyAGCat]

aww, this was exactly what i needed to watch right now :) i've also been struggling with my art and my emotions overall through current events, and feeling that need to be productive at all times even if i'm drained. listening to you talk and watching your process really inspired me, and now I think i'll go doodle some people and make some pretty arch frames around them like you did, cause that's really appealing! :)

[@Name-dl3uq]

Damn I love your style so much it's so pretty 💕💕💕

[@hereforhaiku]

I.. love u... das all I gotta say. Your art and personality are A1. Congrats on 100k :D

[@glowworm2540]

I've been looking forward to the "please be nice to people" part ☺️

[@ChristianneHare]

Today has been such a hard day so far but I turned on this video while doing some dishes and it helped me feel so much better thank you 💕

[@chandlerdixon7309]

I LOVE U AND SOPHIE SO MUCH OMG 0w0

[@meredithgordon5447]

you’re so wholesome!! i’m so glad to be one of the followers!!

[@paulaludwigida5885]

Wow I just love your style and the colors you use ... beautiful

[@HelenMcLean]

Cheyenne Barton & a morning coffee - Perfect! I want to try the watercolour pencils and crayon now... You have inspired me to get an art journal going, thank you xx

[@valentinabunnell1862]

Cheyenne!! Your art is beautiful and your videos are so peaceful and cute and so relaxing for me at this time 💕 I graduated college last year and have struggled with my confidence in where I’m headed and I so appreciate you sharing how you feel that way. Also: in the background of your vids/IG I see your beautiful bookcase, in a video could you possibly talk about your books/bookcase and recommendations?? That would be amazing ✨

[@isabelzerr8923]

Just what I needed today. Thanks, Chey :)

[@noorawan7646]

Oh wow, I loved the second drawing (as well as the first). The plaid pattern and the colours too! I also do understand and relate to having crippling perfectionism in my art practice (and in life in general too), you're not alone there

[@melissalang6848]

Hi there! I'm loving the direction of your style with these new paintings. I feel ya though, imposter syndrome sucks, especially when we have so much inspiration to look at, at our fingertips. I do the same thing when watching other people's drawing vids...but for you only being about 2.5 years in and already have 100k subscribers and a community that loves your work I think you're doing just dandy!! : ) Keep doing what you're doing, it can only get better : )

[@slonik1451]

It is soooooooooo beautiful. Just amazing, you are doing great♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thicket9555]

i have quite a short attention span but i can sit and watch you videos for hours, i absolutely adore you 💞💞 stay safe

[@jemamassie]

love this❣️