Creative problems + I answer all your questions! VLOG ~ Frannerd

[@vacantlots]

I think you should do a self portrait head and the words “hi guys”

[@violetavendetta]

or "paloyo" hahaha

[@hadleyr6945]

Ed, the typing machine

[@ejclearwater]

hadley r yes! I was gunna say that haha!

[@edpavez]

:D

[@threeish]

Plants, cats, and coffee are always good topics for an illustration! ^^

[@somebodyelsa]

I don't mind the monothematic videos, I actually appreciate them! Monthly projects require a lot more work than people think so it's lovely that you're sharing your path! Also, I may or may not have screamed a little when I saw the postcard I sent you in the background ahah

[@FranMeneses]

yaaaaay hahaha YEEEEES! I uploaded a video on Patreon talking about your stufff! Thank you so much Elsaa!

[@lurea4372]

It's so easy to forget how long things can take when you watch a video that's like, maybe 10 min long and is sped up, so I totally agree with you!

[@stephv1563]

I love so much when your videos have shots of Hastings when it's cloudy and the seagulls are talkative. It reminds me so much of when I used to live in a coastal town in northern California. I feel like I'm back there again when I hear the seagulls. I think I have to add Hastings to my travel wish list. ❤

[@camillelinda9932]

Those “old” sketch books looked so cute with the different colors and the sticky notes. It makes me feel guilty for not drawing enough in mine ! Your art is whimsical Frannerd ❤️

[@eegee108]

Love your franuary challenge. I think it is very nice that you use second hand t-shirts. It is good for the environment too, there are so many clothes allready!

[@ewelinablum5026]

How come that everytime I struggle with something suddenly Fran makes video about it?? Watching this video was very relaxing and also a bit cheering, to know that I'm not alone with lacking of ideas. I noticed that many artists struggle creatively on the beginning of this year, we're all mentally connected for sure x'D I hope that very soon you'll find source of inspiration and the challenge won't become a burden for you. But honestly you're doing great, to think that you're still able to create something interesting even in downtime is another proof that you're extraordinary artist! Plus your sketchbook look so gorgeous! Like printed artbook

[@andresifuentes5815]

Hey Fran! Cuáles son tus podcasts favoritos? Siempre estoy buscando alguno nuevo ✨

[@willdalzell7953]

I love how you talk about listening to podcasts, I listen to your videos while I paint and draw!

[@IanAC22]

You make my life greater ♥️ You are AWESOME Fran, always with great arguments and experiences that makes you feel you on a little world of imagination

[@jilanisafe8877]

You'r the most authentic personne that I know on youtube thanks for sharing your journey and your passion and mostly your struggle too. Yours video helpe me to not giving up . You are a beautiful soul good luck and I wish you the best :-*

[@ajane4418]

AH I'm loving this frannuary! So cool Fran! And you are sooo creative. I know you're struggling to come up with more designs, but my gosh, they are amazing. You're totally inspiring meeeeee. Your videos are always a much loved part of my weekly routine, thank you so much for your time and effort into making them for us! From Sunny South Africa, sending lots of love!

[@EmsEnbyTV]

Love your videos! You should try an embroidery hoop to stretch and hold the t-shirts when you paint them, it creates a much better surface for painting then cardboard.

[@lythanae89]

Gracias por compartir siempre tu proceso creativo con nosotros. Me encanta la idea de no comprar ropa en empresas con las que no compartes principios y darle vida a la ropa de segunda mano. Me parece taaaaaaan genial! Y ánimo con tu reto de 30 días. A mí me agobian tanto que prefiero no hacerlos jaja pero con planificación y tiempo se puede! Se me ocurre que si pones a la venta las camisetas quizás se puede donar una parte a alguna asociación contra la explotación infantil o alguna causa relacionada. Sólo una idea. 😘

[@MrsNoji]

I love your pink cup so much the little things we see every time

[@ChelseaLeeElliott]

Fran you've really inspired me to be more ethical with my clothing with this project (and your previous talks about it) so I've challenged myself to buy second hand this year! And please don't apologies for being monothematic :)

[@FranMeneses]

hahah thank you Chelseaaaa! That's one of my New Year's Resolution actually! To buy only second hand this year, I want to see how it goes :D

[@ChelseaLeeElliott]

Fran Meneses keep me posted! I've been raiding vintage stores here like mad and I'm just so sad that I can't buy everything! :)

[@marithecreative]

I hope this isn't odd, but your voice is so soothing to listen to! Love your art, Fran!

[@luisaproencadecarvalho135]

i don't have a smart comment i just wanted to say i love this!! fran, you are so kind to share the process like you do for us, starting illustrators! not many people do it! thank you!!

[@TheAverageArtist]

I've made a comic-strip everyday for the past year, self dedicated challenge, a bit like your t-shirt challenge, and totally agree it takes it out of you. But as time goes on it gets easier to think of things and you will find ideas coming to you, you just need to try and not stress about it (easier said then done but still!) Good luck with it Fran! PS who is Jess, I've seen a her a few times in your videos so was wondering if she was a room-mate or assistant or something?

[@rin1010]

love see your videos when im drawing, its so relaxing. you have a soft voice thats make youre videos more satisfactory

[@cinthiarb3137]

Hola, acabo de encontrar tu canal. Por mera coincidencia llegué a ver tus vídeos y estoy enganchadx.... Me llenaste de motivación para seguir dibujando a pesar de mis problemas. Estoy feliz de haberte encontrado!!!

[@AmandaCornell]

Yes...I LOVE that you chose to use second hand tshirts and give them a second life!!! Go Fran 🎉

[@Myrithea]

Hi Fran, I'm really happy to be using your planner this year! It reminds me to hold onto my sense of fun. I'd love it if you or anyone reading this could share some good podcasts. I'm getting into model making at the moment and I'm desperate for new things to listen to as I work!

La verdad estos son de mis videos favoritos, un abrazo desde Mexico Fraaaaaan gracias por compartir tus procesos con nosotros! :D

[@marsovke]

Little advice :) In order for tshirt to absorb color, stretch material when you paint. Use clips to attach it to the base so that it's stretched nicely. It's much easier to paint like that and you get better quality and long lasting t shirt :) I was struggling until i heard that needs to be stretched. I love watching your videos and i am enjoying purchasing your products.

[@andreasmusings]

I am loving watching these behind the scenes vlogs!! It's making me really want to try painting on fabric. :)

[@donnahurlbut6608]

Enjoying your process videos, looking forward to seeing more. Keep doing you, cuz you ROCK! peace

[@raquelmira6685]

Fran, ideas for you. Some t-shirts bands. Like Beatles but in your sketches. I think this is a good one.

[@lourdesr.a3878]

Tus vídeos son música para mis odios, tu voz hace que me relaje y olvide todos mis problemas 💕

[@papybara6376]

I had a really stupid idea: u could write: we are all cereal killers, and draw a person about to take a bite of cereal with a oh sh!t face

[@felipebello8488]

Chloe St-Cyr That is actually a good idea! :o

[@papybara6376]

haha i'm literally reading this as i'm eating corn pops XD oops. OH MY GOD THE POLICE IS OUTSIDE MY HOUSE

[@veronicabertone1656]

Hola Fran! EXTRAÑO MUCHOOOO verte a vos y a Eduardo cocinando, yendo hacer las compras del super, paseando por parques, etc. Es solo un comentario porque amo verlos!!!! Les mando besos desde Argentina!!!!!!!!!

[@vacantlots]

Double check the spelling of stationary too as you can spell it with and e and a. E is for pens a is for when something doesn’t move.

[@ViviButter]

I really love this behind the scenes stuff.

[@AlienChips]

HAHAHA! I love the "I'm okay" drawing with the kid and his falling eye!

[@FranMeneses]

hahaha I was wondering if I should do that one or not :O

[@liaf8782]

Thank you! This inspired me to literally get out of bed and paint :)

[@marissacuevas7095]

Fran! Love watching your videos while I paint :) What are your favorite podcasts to listen to while you work? Love your channel, Besos

[@thejacobwilcox5277]

Hey Fran! I recently ordered from your shop and i’m anxiously waiting for the items to come in the mail! I’m loving the challenge so far !! don’t give up !!

[@leofrine_noev]

Your videos are so helpful and inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing this

[@siqueresqueseayo_artesanias]

Hola Fran! la pintura de tela no se sale con los lavados! pero es recomendable lavarlas a mano ya que va a durar mucho mas, Como cualquier estampado se va desgastando con los lavados. Un abrazo grande!

[@Imagine8it]

I like the self portrait idea, maybe go back through sketchbooks that you drew stuff from museums in and use something from there? You are so very creative and such a hard worker so I know you will come up with something amazing. Oh! You could paint your cats or a shirt of you and Ed :)

[@carolina6613]

Hola Fran! Me encanta la idea de pintar tus propias camisetas. Yo te sugiero que hagas un diseño que incluya tu french press y taza rosita por que para mi son icónicos! O algo que demuestre tu amor por las papitas y claro a todos nos nos encanta que dibujes a Cereal y Hamburguesa! 😊 Gracias por hacer estos videos--siempre me alegran el dia!

[@danitieneiutub]

Ideas para dibujos (son las cosas que me gustan) - golosinas (chocolate y helado - palta (demasiado de moda?) - conejos (me cuesta dibujarlos!) - libros! - tormentas, rayos, nubes, lluvia - tatuajes, personajes con tatuajes - globos - árboles - cassettes, instrumentos musicales, caligrafía Musical - personajes de los 90 reversionados - mapas, brújulas, buses, relacionado con viajar Recién me despierto en Argentina! Gracias por subir esto! Saludos Fran :)

[@alangonzalez5171]

I really loved the "Everything is going to be OK in the end" phrase.

[@Demeste]

Yaaaay I saw my little Christmas card! Hooray 😊😊 I think the hardest part of this challenge would be thinking of 30 different ideas, I don’t think I could stretch my brain that far!

[@Mexicanaenelmundo]

Me encantan! feliz año Fran

[@NickiiRose]

Holy Cow! Who types that fast??!! :O

[@edpavez]

Hahha. That's me.

[@philliphaddad3047]

@EduardoPavezGoye ¡Qué maravilla! Cual teclado utilizas?

[@NickiiRose]

Thats Amazing! ^_^ Wonder how many words a min you can type. Has to be a record!

[@xphan5658]

Ed is going crazy with his keyboard 😘

[@boilingpigsty]

just bought a print and some stickers and i'm so so excited to get them in!!! :)

[@sarahjohnson9541]

Fran, my 10 year old daughter thought of a t-shirt idea. A man with a mustache that looks like a moose antlers. But it’s called a moose-tache. 😄

[@KonstantinKruglov]

cat hair< i know this feeling :D

[@irrelevantes]

I loooooooove your videos! You are such an inspiration for me!

[@micaelasofiaart785]

It´s so inspiering to see how far wo´ve come! I´m currently trying to build my own chanel and art career and to see how far you´ve come and what is possible is very inspiering! fun idea with the t-shirts!

[@Hello__isi]

Hermoso tu proyecto de camisetas

[@hollyb1095]

Loving the designs so far - so cute!! I was also wondering what sketchbooks do you use? X

[@Elinkettu]

Any content from you is great content hehe you are so relaxing to listen to and to watch! I love your videos AND I love this challenge so much!! Can't wait for your own tshirt brand ;-) You always talk about podcasts you listen to, what are they? I discovered the joy of listening to podcast not so long ago, would love to discover some more! Thanks in advance, all the love! xx

[@magosiazajac4513]

Stupid suggestions for new ideas: maybe some kind of different superhero, for example, a super-cat or super-pigeon or super-duck. I would wear a T-shirt with super-duck :)

[@andressacejara]

You could do designs inspired in favorites movies/anime/books/quotes... Something inspired in your country's culture... I am loving the project!😘

[@allealovaq]

Me gustaría que hicieras un vídeo del material de papelería que compraste en Japón.

[@unaanguila]

Gracias por compartir.

[@preciousdaluz1829]

you inspire me to make mistakes and just keep going in the creative process ❤ love u frann

[@kimmirandaart9909]

Have you tried using a blow drier to dry the layers of paint? (on low heat setting)

[@anneleni]

A tea or coffee related t-shirt!? Bookish tshirt, miss autumn tshirt, vegan love tshirt

[@Anafanna]

Hola Fran :D sabes que te puede ayudar mucho a mantener la estabilidad de la tela cuando pintas.... cuando he visto que se trabaja serigrafía se agrega un poco de goma en spray a la pieza de madera a donde se coloca la camiseta para estamparla, estoy ayuda a que la camiseta se mantenga estable y que no queden residuos de goma en la tela... podrías usar un rectángulo de cartón y ponerle goma en spray... se me ocurre, podrías intentarlo :P mucha suerte en el challenge, admiro mucho tu trabajo, tu constancia y me inspiras un montón :) que pases un buen día :D

[@alejandra_magdalena]

Contestaste mi pregunta!!!! 😱 Gracias Fran! Soy tu super fan y neta podrías subir un video de hamburguesa y cereal durmiendo e igual lo vería todo!! 😂 Mucha suerte con el challenge!!!! 💪🏽💖

[@GabrielAugustoLaraMugarte]

Me encanta tu contenido

[@kagilaferreira8719]

i really like watching yours videos

[@ladyliddie7721]

Do all the t-shirts have to be a scene? Maybe you could do a few with a pattern, like clouds randomly all over the shirt and they are all different colors. Sometimes just simple pattern/designs are fun, and work well if you want to layer them with other garments. Or maybe even random words in your cool handwriting

[@Hugbryggen]

Hambourgesa! (spelling mistake) But such a favorite of mine

[@Concuadrosyaloloco]

Ideas for T-shirts: Vegan puns, one about Hamburguesa (maybe on a bread bun?), one about pink fabulous hair,... I'm thinking about things you love xDDD so you will also love wearing them

[@jeyensen]

Hi, Fran! When you and Ed plan release a book about friendship in english?) I can't wait to order it)

[@thenarrator9434]

Jajajaja Fran, durante mi primer semestre en la universidad elegí hacer un camiseta para una clase, y cuando terminé de pintarla me di cuenta que la pintura había traspasado porqué no use un cartón. Fue tan vergonzoso 😂

[@CarolIdeasyScrap]

Me encantan tus videos!. fran, una pregunta: la letra que tu haces siempre, esa fuente es tuya o es alguna que se pueda conseguir?. Gracias :)

[@fannynofunny]

ánimo fran con el reto!! PD: no has pensado en utilizar un bastidor de bordado grande para tensar la polera??? (y así se te hace más fácil pintar) :o

[@jessicatorlezi]

Hey Fran, you could draw a "I don't know what I'm doing" or "I don't know what to draw" with a funny face. It suits the moment.

[@alanturatti]

maybe its time to draw melissa, the runway bear model. you should rewatch your "What to draw (when you don't know what to draw)" :)

[@luzdellafrancesca7570]

Fran!!! Un sorteo con las camisetas!!!!! Harás muchas asi q habrá mucha gente contenta! Yo tambien quiero q me toque alguná si lo haces!

[@00Montse00]

Fran , de que hablas? Todas las hojas que pasaste de tu libreta de dibujo antigua se veían excelentes y hermosas ideas para pasar a una playera *-* saludos

[@andxvs5339]

Fran Hermosa ❤️ te admiro tanto, puedes hacer un vídeo sobre cómo cobrar? Es decir, cómo ponerle precio a tu trabajo de ilustrador/a 🙏

[@hoopofspiders6183]

when you have time, can you post a video flip through of your finished sketchbook?! :D

[@JuanchyTutoriales]

You have to make a t-shirt with a drawing about ur mirror and u holding the camera! i thinks will look very good!

[@aartadventure]

An easy solution to making the 30 days might be to make 15 t-shirts in English, and then make the same designs in Spanish. I think it would be nice for at least a couple to be in Spanish? Also, maybe you have some ideas that work better in Spanish than in English. So many times I find things in Japanese don't really translate into English properly, and vice versa.

[@kodart8909]

Fran wooow tu pulso es genial :)

[@toeto2690]

Deberías hacer poleras con temática para los café lovers ☕💖 u otra que diga purrrrfect y salgan tus gatos amorosos 🐱🐈💕

[@hiimmelhoch]

So cool that you only used Second Hand stuff! Role model haha :) 👌🏻

[@micaelamakar2109]

Hola soy mica. Tenes dibujos increíbles y tu trabajos son increíbles!! ❤️

[@larasayaz4325]

Please draw seasons/weather theme. Like, rainy days you can draw hot tea, cute tadpole or frogs, boots, lotus leaf, etc. Every little things that related to the weather :)

[@keilamarciel]

Do a ninja turtle shirt! Like the one you doodled in your packing for Mexico video :)

[@ViaMargutta51Movies]

Holi Fran, no se me ocurre un chiste asociado, pero sería bacán una polera con un caballito o 🦄 😬 ~ Clara

[@ejclearwater]

When Fran answers your question 😍. I have another question.... When your making your videos do you only use the camera we see in your mirror or others too? Whats the camera you're holding? The lens on it is really nice....

[@saraalarcon1792]

La pintura textil daña tus pinceles?

[@Lovesangel18nanacute]

whaoo, I would like to write as faster as person on the background, so fast...incredible XD

[@ana-cx4nq]

Un corazón ❤️

[@solitaarts]

Frannnn FLORES frannn.

[@ashmitanandy]

9:59 The aesthetic bitch in me is SHOOKETH!! THAT FRAME LOOKS GORGEOUS, FRAN!!

[@nebelihood5490]

¡Me encantan tus videos! Mi pregunta es; la semana pasada me estaba sintiendo realmente mal, no era porque sintiera que mis dibujos fueran suficiente, pero porque sentia que mis ideas no eran suficiente y no merecian dedicarle tiempo en hacer un gran dibujo de ellas. Se siente realmente horrible porque de verdad quieres dibujar, y dibujar algo tuyo no de otra gente ¿Alguna vez te ha pasado? y si la respuesta es si, ¿Que haces al respecto?

[@marilynrockstarr]

Te admiro, Fran. Eres una gran artista y me gustaría ser como tú. Me inspiras (: Me encantaría ver alguna ilustración con el movimiento #TimesUp o bien algo de #GirlPower , la historia de las sufragistas es inspiradora, algo que insite a las chicas a seguir luchando por nuestros derechos, por la igualdad de género... o bien ¿Por qué no intentas con refranes? Hay algunos mexicanos muy graciosos jajaja o cosas chistosas que Ed te pueda llegar a decir. Por ejemplo, mi chico me dice que alguna vez un café le supo a agua de calcetín, whaaat? Como si en realidad supiera a qué sabe, jamás la ha probado jajaja Ha sido increíble que compartas tu proceso, sobre todo, la idea de una segunda oportunidad a la ropa. En serio, eres un gran ser 🙌

[@WiWillemijn]

-Im just reacting to your thumbnail- Ive never had the experience of not having an idea, I always have way too many ideas that I never finish (adhd lol

[@mayteartworks]

Do amburgesa in a hamburger outfit lol

[@PinkLilyum]

Exijo una polera de sopaipillas (??

[@ByBeckDesigns]

Cual es el lapiz que usas para los bocetos?