Who is TamTam?? DRAW WITH ME Patreon Postcard Ep 18

[@DinaNorlund]

Hello everyone! Just a heads up there is a lot of background noise in this video, I had to have my window wide open when filming this haha (28 degrees is no joke ugh) I did the best I could with it so please bear with it for this video

[@ghostjinx9388]

The postcard looks great Dina! Keep up the awesome work❤

[@elinsoderstrom5289]

Ugh✌🏻 the problem of climate changes and you’re not ready for like 1000 degrees in the rainy country named Sweden 🥵🥵 and you. Are dying yay

[@Maguida]

@@elinsoderstrom5289 my husband's working over there and he says he is melting all day long?? What?!

[@soekieloekiekaassouffle5950]

try 38°c or 40°c.. damn that's not cool at all.. those temperatures have been in Holland last 2 days.. gladly is cooling a bit down now around 30 °c at the moment and tomorrow. I have been struggling with the heat for real had to use cooled frozen washcloth in my neck to not faint away. 😓

[@sorry-I-write-long-comments]

What was the name of the girl you were talking about, that were so good to plan out things before doing anything??

[@Nodum_ping]

I love the adorable ambient noise animated doodles in the corner 😊💚

[@DinaNorlund]

Haha I had too much fun with them! Added to the editing time but worth it :D

[@LoonybinEscapee]

I love the little bus animation in the corner! And also Tam Tam is the cutest little guy in the world!

[@kalinasodeva7435]

Girl...you are literally my biggest inspiration no matter what you do...amazing as always 💛😍

[@DinaNorlund]

haha omg thank you so much

[@elisebuytendijk8600]

Kalina Sodeva omg i feel the same about it

[@milbethmorillo9657]

I really like your transparency, it's like a fresh air and feels natural because we can't be ok with things 100% of the time specially artists, I do like to see the good and the bad art because I can realate to that. thanks for the video I love to put these on and draw or paint along.

[@thedabblingwarlock]

It's fine. The noise is soft enough it just fades into the background for me. Like the new character (well, new to me. :D ) I hope we'll see more of him.

[@debramartinez1975]

Okay, just a couple of thoughts I had. Kids love search and find books. If Tam Tam is good at finding things maybe there could be hidden images in the illustrations for his book. Second thought. Could he be a friend of Riid? They seem like they could live in the same world.

[@Cosmicxcrimson]

Every artist doesn’t like what they do sometimes. I can understand people not liking negativity but that’s the life of an artist. We are always wanting to grow and become better and we don’t always get that out of our work and it’s sometimes disappointing and discouraging. Now if you’re doing it all the time that’s different but if you’re just upset occasionally because of *insert what the issue is here* then you know, that’s okay. It’s just life. I much rather hear the rawness and truth about how someone feels because you know how they stand and you can relate to them better. Love your artwork Dina. 💖

[@mason4201]

1. You are absolutely not responsible for your viewers happiness, if you aren’t happy then talk about it, if people aren’t happy that what your saying is negative then it’s not your control, it’s your video. 2. TamTam is SO CUTE! I LOVE HIM! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM! 3. The scene and garden looks gorgeous and it’s very inspiring, it makes me want to practice mystical backgrounds and backgrounds in general. 4. Final note, your little doodles to go along with the sounds outside are so cute

[@aomilkt4265]

Rewatching your videos when I’m stressed with my life.. I miss you and your creativity so much. Rest in Peace mama

[@yumanol]

I think it is super important for artists to hear that other fellows don't know what they-re doing too. It tells us that we are not alone and it's okay to be lost sometimes.

[@keagannix8884]

Personally, I like when artists online are honest about how they feel. No one can be happy with what they do all the time, and I think that it just makes you human in that sense.

[@bizzybreeillustrations2158]

I love the idea of his hidden adventures behind the scenes finding things people have lost for example keys 🔑 and I see a scene of him finding the keys then keeps trying to put them where the human will find them but the human keeps missing them

[@kadynisapanda]

I adore this little creature! Tamtam kind of gives me lamb/sheep vibes but I think it's just the lack of beak mixed with the ears -or whatever they are. Either way, completely adorable and their background story is sooo interesting. I'd love to see this become a book. No pressure, I know we can be pushy when we're excited about what you're doing. Much love 💜💜

[@metasymphony]

I love Mushi-shi! It’s possibly my favourite anime. Also Tam Tam is such an awesome character, I can’t wait to see more of him :3

[@DuchessDetritus]

I really like the idea that Tam Tam has another personality, especially given the context that he’s trying to find who he is; it’s like he’s trying to find if he’s one person or the other ^^

[@beatbyclay]

Okay this would make a cool concept for a video game! Playing as tamtam as he travels around whimsical realms finding certain doors that unlock new areas. Bold colors and a cute cartoonish style!

[@sydneyclayton5812]

Hey this is just my idea for the character, so feel free to completely disregard it. I feel like a little lantern would really suit his character since he spends so much time exploring secret, potentially dark pathways, but again this is just my opinion. I really loved the piece, keep up the great work!

[@DinaNorlund]

Thats a great idea!! :D Thank you

[@phyllipariggs8232]

It would be a great character design move as a representation for his character development; as a metaphor for his 'destiny'.

[@ellabyrneart2289]

Haha I used Heikala as reference for the Secret Garden piece too! 😂💕 Tam Tam is so adorable, I can't wait to see more of him! 😍 I personally like how transparent you are in your videos, it comforts me cause I also feel like I don't know what I'm doing most of the time! I think that's just an artist thing that never truely goes away 😅 I've used the faber castel pencil on watercolour paper before and it didn't smudge, I think the water just waters down the pigment? Chris Hong is god level honestly, I dont know how she does so much planning!

[@autumnarcher]

Dina, I love that your videos are real!! People will complain about you being negative and not realize that they are being negative themselves. You can't make everyone happy so just be yourself :)

[@nomadiccoyote]

Hahaha I love those little bus and bird drawings, it is like we are all slowly moving into your whimsical artsy world :) I can't wait for all your projects and thanks for keeping me company while I draw!

[@DinaNorlund]

Hehe it was needed! Added to my editing time but it was so worth it :D Escpesially those birds omg the wake me up in the morning!!

[@winterv9970]

Honestly with the heat wave we’re having you’re on god tier level for having the energy to draw 👏👏👏

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg I was so close to skipping making a video honestly, I was BOILING! I'm happy I managed to do it in the evening though, even if the quality was a bit grainy hehe

[@phyllipariggs8232]

I LOVE being able to watch you put these postcards together, I get so excited to receive my patron package! This image is so magical and especially given what you've said about Tam-Tam being a pathfinder, I'm imaging them being lost in the woods and stumbling across this place then later hearing big clumsy greedy humans talking about a place that sounds exactly like the place they discovered and how it is merely legend coz no one can find it. Maybe the pool has healing or wish-granting powers. And basically Tam-Tam was the 'diamond in the rough'; moral enough to be destined to be the only one who can find the pool. Basically I'm super inspired right now

[@katmidds]

I really enjoy your balanced, honest approach to your creative process, it’s refreshing and inspiring. Keep sharing, negative and positive, love all of it. Tam Tam is adorable and I appreciate your details and back stories it’s so cool. Thanks :)

[@kathrinjenner5179]

Mushishi is my absolute favorite anime of all time! It's just so soothing and compelling and beautiful I love it to pieces

[@Rossiuspossius]

You’re so right about being able to be critical of your art~ you’re so good to listen to and watch create (even before you begin an illustration & are just sketching 10/10) you’re so inspirational- makes me wanna create!!

[@katyaprokofyeva3582]

Love your channel! "Draw with me"/"Random creature design" are my favourite type of videos. They are so relaxing and calming but also fun and isnpiring all the time. Your are such a great artist and a really sweet person

[@SweetDippy]

I'm glad that you do not take criticisms about your self-criticism (lol) for your work to heart. (wow, what a sentence). I agree with you. If it werent for an artist's dissatisfaction about their art, the artist would never try to improve. I think you set a good example for healthy self-criticism, because you teach through your art that it is Okay for an artist redraw a line, shade a little better, take a masterclass on painting, or just improve their overall skill level if they arent happy with the art they've made. Thank you for that powerful lesson about being our own toughest critic being our best tool if we do it constructively!

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg you made me snort when I read the first line!

[@SweetDippy]

@@DinaNorlund I dont doubt it! I say the weirdest things when a larger part of my mind is occupied and someone wants to ask me a question. I'm not sure how smart I'd sound if I had narrate everything that's being done like how you do for vids. Lol! Hope you're staying cool! Much love and appreciation!

[@beth3667]

I just wanted to say thank you for your lovely videos. I have anxiety and I find them really calming, plus your art is so inspiring. Its really enjoyable to draw along with you

[@Miggeamakes]

The little bird gif 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this was fun to watch I love TamTam! 😍😍😍😍

[@irinairinka6915]

I love Chris Hong too! Yeah,it's amazing how she plans things out....

[@DinaNorlund]

She is insanely talented!! :D

[@irinairinka6915]

@@DinaNorlund absolutely! Just the sketchbook alone,when I look at it I think: There is a masterpiece in all of these little"skriblles"! ☺ And she is fast and desicive with her marks,despite how studiously she makes her pieces. You on the other hand, I admire how fast you come up with an idea, a good one! You can make something from anything! And your work with color is so untypical,but I love seeing how it works for you! When I think those "cat cattles",! Wow! Genius! You should do more product design,you are very talented at it.

[@smolzahk4517]

I honestly would rather watch you draw from start to finish than do other stuffs at the same time XD it's just so relaxing and chill to see the progress of your art from every stroke you do including the sketch and thumbnails! Oh and TamTam is sooo adorable! He's definitely my new favorite character from now on. Looking forward to see more of TamTam art eee :D

[@NoobsyDraws]

A beautiful illustration. Also these little illustrations in the corner about the noises are so funny and cute 😂❤️

[@LoonybinEscapee]

Honestly I appreciate it when you do a video and you're not thrilled about it...it makes me feel normal about being uninspired and it encourages me to try anyway

[@DinaNorlund]

That's what I think when I watch similar videos on KZbin! Thank you for letting me know

[@Chaserbeam1]

Honestly, seeing failures and insecurities is kind of a relief? So many people online carefully cultivate their lives so you only see the best parts. It gives a skewed idea of the creative process, especially for younger artists. Knowing when to walk away is an important life skill everyone should develop.

[@BarbaraHauensteinArtist]

Excellent piece! I hardly notice the noise. You’re fascinating to watch. Thank you! 🌼🐝💫🌺❤️💕♥️🌹🥰👍👍👍

[@blairwasser7533]

this was so good and wholesome and i got so excited when you said Mushishi because that's what this made me think of a weird way! it's just such a gentle environment and then you have a little creature and i absolutely adore it

[@fluffychickennuggets965]

Omg your so creative and sweet your a role model for all people watching your Chanel ♥️♥️♥️

[@gremlish]

Dude, Tam Tam is so cute! I want to make a plushie of him

[@bluecreekprintshoppe8853]

Artists aren't machines 🤖 I don't find you too negative, you're just passionate about making things you're proud of 😊

[@iasnessy6701]

The little bus icon when there's a bus in the background!😆

[@DinaNorlund]

Yup it was so noisy it NEEDED the icon xD

[@mjpete27]

Yep, working in the heat is very difficult! It was 105 F or 40.5 C here yesterday in California USA. I have become spoiled by our air conditioning, I am not sure if I could work without it anymore! When I was younger we had an evaporative cooler AKA A Swamp cooler! It wasn’t the best thing but you could live with the heat. You are doing ok with the drawing in the heat by what I am seeing! Keep going as you are and you try and stay cool! Oh yeah and having to many ideas you don’t have time to work on is better than to just stare into the distance wondering where your next book idea will come from!

[@bebos_magic]

I LOVE the little things in the in the corner of the screen.

[@zaracousins3734]

Making it darker really helped to add a glowy effect

[@sierraeva585]

I actually really like all the birds chirping in the background, it’s very calming 😊

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

Tam Tam is adorable. I love your style. 😊

[@littlelemoncurd6191]

THIS CHARACTER IS SO CUTE! And I love your art so much! Also its totally normal to get negative about your own stuff sometimes. It happens constantly to me. If we didn't get that way sometimes, we would never push ourselves to improve! (Not that you need to. You're flawless ♡♡♡)

[@kostheraven]

In Germany the word Tamtam is used in a phrase. "Mach nicht so einen Tamtam", literally translated meaning "Don't make such a Tamtam". It has a negative connotation and Tamtam here means fuss as in "don't make such a fuss about ..." I personally really like it. The Tamtam is a symbolism of drums or loud noise/ a big event.

[@TheOnlyVitik]

Mkay how do I say this without sounding creepy.... I love your art and style and voice and name! I'm obsessed with your vids. And I love the little doodles in the corner of all the background noises, it makes me look forward to listening to the background noises haha

[@megansimonson]

You're always just the cutest. I love having you as my background buddy while working on my watercolours. You also always feel the same way as I do about things, and even some of your mannerisms, so it makes me feel less weird. haha Though being weird isn't necessarily bad, just means whenever I get around to starting a KZbin channel I can know that others might find me charming as well? lol

[@Cloclo.darkarts]

It's really OK to have issues with a drawing and not wanting to finish it and start something new. Sometimes artists get tired of doing the same character again and again (like when you have a comic planned, or are working for a long time on the same thing), taking a break helps to relax and find new inspiration. If you push yourself to much because other people disapprove of you changing things, then you'll get a burnout or in the worst case lose you passion for drawing.... PS: Tam-Tam is also used in French and German for this drum sound xD

[@arloj7067]

Hey dina, you should do some more of those needle felting dolls of your random creature designs! I think they'd be really cool

[@taisenscoolstuff732]

Nothing better than drawing with you Dina!

[@vivianfournier591]

the outside noises are really soothing i like it!

[@zaromatt1313]

Love the lighting :D And this creature / character is so cute and endearing

[@ri0t3rr]

I have know fallen in love with your art even more. Thank you for this opportunity. Question for TamTam, Ham sandwiches or PB&J sandwiches??

[@DinaNorlund]

Aw gosh thank you so much

[@kimc207]

I love TamTam, and this piece.

[@jendragonfly]

I just randomly found your channel & this video. I love your character & the landscape is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@lilys.2220]

Such a cute book idea! I'm a writer and I LOVE watching your videos: they always inspire me to keep writing and pursuing my own dreams. Thank you for what you do and have a good day/night!

[@DinaNorlund]

Thank you so much! I’m excited that you like the idea :D Keep writing, oh and let me know when you post anything I would love to read

[@zeichenwut]

He's adorable. I really love having your vids on while doing my daily drawings. It's just so inspiring

[@DinaNorlund]

Thank you so much! Happy I can keep you company! :D Saw you comment in the discord to hehe

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

That neon green was beautiful. I know it's not realistic or found in nature but with this cartoonish look iui t would have worked. Wish you would have used more of it. It definitely would have looked great with brighter colors. Maybe I'll try. Recreating your art is really helping me learn watercolors. So thank you for that

[@DinaNorlund]

I wished I had aswell! I'll be mixing more of it just to have in my palette I think :D Thank you so mcuh and please do try and recreate it your way, I would love to see it

[@jorgea.carrazanagarcia4496]

No one: Not a single soul: Not even the bus: Dina: Let me have fun!

[@cathrinaandrus1777]

I loved this video, and now its made me want to snuggle up with some timtams and rewatch mushishi!

[@michellefinneran1209]

Dina, maybe u should have an amazon wishlist with art supplies u need. Like masking fluid and your 8b pencil, the paper u like, etc. That way u know your gonna get it soon and it won’t cost u anything. Just a thought... ❤️❤️❤️

[@DinaNorlund]

Haha maybe! But I would feel weird if people got me stuff when I can easily do it myself, I'm just lazy and forget

[@Jaspberrypie]

Hello!! I love how amazingly mythical this is! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DinaNorlund]

Hi there! Thank you so so much, that's exactly what I wanted hehe

[@chelsbee]

loved this video! and love little tamtam! hope you had a good holiday and you're feeling motivated after your break!

[@voramaisnest]

I've been watching your videos for some time now, and I decided to finally become a patron! I can't wait to be a part of your community. I absolutely love your artwork!

[@aliciamarie9586]

He's so cuuuute!!!!

[@vanillatoxin]

The postcard is super beautiful!!! You always inspire me to start with watercolors again 💖 thanks for this relaxing video!

[@tonimoorhead9594]

Love your different style to other youtubers I watch... I'm going to get my sketch book out and have a play

[@DinaNorlund]

Please do! I'm super happy when people want to draw to me rambling haha

[@IIIIOTL]

You are so incredibly creative!

[@artdhananjay]

Beautiful watercolours!

[@TKTS1409]

Mushishi is absolutely beautiful :3

[@aubreyvictoria320]

HES SO CUTIE

[@SourEggz]

You can use fixative to set the graphite before painting but very lightly as to not affect the absorbency of the paper. Is there a particular reason you use graphite opposed to something like a Prismacolor pencil crayon? Graphite has the natural tendency to smudge or bleed when watercolour is place on it. Perhaps try blowing off excess graphite dust? Just some thoughts.

[@the_monkies]

Are pencil crayons generally waterproof? I just started painting with watercolours and I'm trying to find different ways of doing outlines as I find pen & ink lines too sharp sometimes.

[@SourEggz]

Maryam Kaka Unlike graphite pencils, pencil crayons are made with pigment and wax (or in some cases an oil), which makes them easier to paint over as they resist the watercolour to some degree and typically aren’t powdery or liftable. If you are nervous about pencil crayon being more difficult to remove simply invest in Col-erase (or comparable) Pencil Crayons which are erasable. Otherwise you can use graphite then use a kneadable eraser to remove the harshness leaving a ghost of your sketch on the paper. But with anything in art - just keep experimenting. I am by no means an expert but just give them a try if you’d like! Watercolours and pencil crayons go together like peanut butter and jelly!

[@the_monkies]

Thanks for the tip@@SourEggz! I'll give it a shot :)

[@latiasweat8213]

I liked that you use a pencil to finalize your art instead of a fine liner😗

[@DinaNorlund]

It just gives a softer feel doesn't it!! :D I reccomend testing it

[@alainabishop9299]

I'm in love with TamTam already!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

TAMTAM IS SO CUTE!!

[@lavenderminty]

OMG TamTam looks adorable!! It looks so pretty and I love the reflection in the water, feels so magical to me xD Great work!

[@DinaNorlund]

Thank you so much! I actually don't know if the reflection would actually be there if the water was glowing but HEY it was fun

[@WinterRedRose94]

I love everything u do!! You are such an inspiration for others including myself. I always want to draw while or after watching your videos o: Love it! I`ve just bought the pencil you recommend and cannot wait to try it out with watercolors ^^

[@silschouten]

I really ADORE your art style!!

[@soekieloekiekaassouffle5950]

maybe after line art with the pencil to dust it of before painting.. it could be minuscule pencil dust that is staining with the paint. 🤷‍♀️ hopefully that's the cause and easy to fix like that 😊

[@wolfpawdrawsstudio4253]

I hope you enjoyed your tripe Dina love your vids

[@adrieltinghenghui6205]

Tam tam is the name of a snack where I live. Also, CHRIS HONG!

[@ingridnyvoll]

Tam Tam kinda looks like dobby❤️

[@mayo3767]

mushi-shi is the best! now that i think about it, dina and that show have very similar vibes-- i can see why she would be drawn towards it (if that makes any sense lol)

[@fr0ghe335]

I’m drawing with you!!! Love you so much Dina!

[@DinaNorlund]

Yay thank you! Have fun drawing

[@six-colors8314]

Dina, you are as peaceful as your intro

[@DinaNorlund]

Awwww thank you :D

[@min3855]

hi dina! you're such an inspiration, your art never ceases to astound me do you happen to have a discord that's open to the public? it would be awesome to be able to connect with other fans and artists! thanks so much, and keep up the great work!

[@tairneanaich]

Reminds me of Tama the station cat in Japan

[@magix6782]

Just Incase you didn’t know, Dina the illo sketchbook does work with watercolor now it was just that batch was something weird with the paper

[@silvyghostie_melo]

Hi, i was just wondering if you have any tips on creating worlds/characters that can be used in a comic. I have this idea to have a mouse former warrior, his partner who is a ferret creature, and an antagonist who is a nguruvilu (half fox half snake) but I just want to know your thoughts on how to make it... Well interesting and kind of original if you know what I mean. Thanks :3

[@GALACTICLYCHEE]

love your videos and art ♥ you're the only person I'm supporting on patreon and I don't regret it qwq ♥ also if I am not wrong, Tam Tam is supposed to be an old native american kind of drum with which they used for sending messages to each other ^^

[@jlin592]

You watched Mushiki? I love that anime! It was very “green” and mystical and I did think you might like it when I was watching it. I didn’t watch a lot of it, but I did read the manga.

[@linadevia5988]

I love your art style so much!

[@DinaNorlund]

Gosh thank you so so much!

[@Sunberriyu]

Ahhh omg ok so um: I love the clairefontaine etival watercolor paper, it's honestly one of my fave watercolor papers that I've tried! i love mushishi! and I love this little TamTam guy, the design is super cute and um, mysterious? :D Also the final illustration is gorgeous!

[@DinaNorlund]

Hahaha well you commenting about all the things you love makes me smile, so thank you so much!! I love YOUR comment

[@ahlamayyad3482]

You inspiring creativety. Me sitting in front of the T. V eating party sized patato chips in my lazy boy.

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg I want chips now ;v;

[@jessejackrabbit7021]

This piece gives me the same feeling moomin does. Not sure what that feeling is tho but I know it’s good.

[@rondonu]

Mushi-shi is my favorite anime!! :D

[@DinaNorlund]

Yay it's great!! I'm about half way now :D Going to spend the evening watching some more

[@adrianaobando2631]

I like your draws