how I sketch, paint and scan my illustrations! ~ Frannerd

[@somebodyelsa]

Who else found this so inspiring that will now go on with their day a lot happier? o/ I love vlogs with music but yours are always so calming... I'm looking forward to the result of that zine! And the other products. Obviously.

[@FranMeneses]

oh thank youuuuuu! :D

[@nixelpixel]

I love you, Fran, thanks for the awesome video :'') I've recently quit my job in advertising to do youtube and illustration fulltime and for a couple of days now have been feeling a bit stressed, but this video for some reason calmed me down a lot. Every time I watch you work, I feel inspired and confident to do it myself. Thank you!

[@lbaqnoe]

Thank you fran for making vids and it inspires me to draw more , and i love how you color

[@alexket3581]

nixelpixel Ника!! На канале у Фран!! Мечта какая-то

[@wilmermorales]

Lo que adoro de ti como artista es el cariño que pones en todo el proceso, no son solo los dibujos... el arte, son los vídeos mostrando el "detrás de cámara" del artista creando y también de la persona que alimenta al artista, tus altos y bajos, entonces al arte no es solo arte, tiene un significado más subjetivo, la gente siente esta empatía, conexión y quiere formar parte de tu mundo. Eres un modelo a seguir para muchos. Como te habrás dado cuenta soy un gran seguidor más! Gracias por compartir tu mundo.

[@juicyink]

I love you Fran. Everything about you.

[@FranMeneses]

the love is absolutely mutual

[@matrivandenheever852]

I really, really, really love to see how Illustrators who I highly respect and admire go about their work and day. It's very inspiring and enjoyable to watch. Thank you so much Fran for always creating a little window into your life :)

[@JJ-nn9de]

I love watching you and Ed just potter around the house, lol. Seriously, there is something so pleasurable and comforting about watching you two make coffee, eat together, pick up around the house, work on art, just everything. Gives me all the happy feels. :)

[@FranMeneses]

Save the dateeee! This year's HiFest is the FIRST WEEKEND of December (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd)

[@IsannaIAT]

HiFest ???

[@anuquidditch]

Isanna Iat fran explains it in the video! 😁

[@IsannaIAT]

Ops! I apologize...

[@gL1135]

Fran Meneses Thank you Fran for sharing all the's moments with us. As for a patreon question, do you every feel anxiety/concerns/pressure in delivering different tier rewards to everyone each week? And how do you manage it and find a balance of what you can deliver? This is a big concern I have thats paralyzin me from beginning my patreon. The upkeep and timely manner of art output consistency. I don't want to flopped week and lose patreon/supporters. This kind-of covers youtube consistenty as well. Thank you Fran. You're like my independent artist guru! God bless!!

[@cinnamonsecrets]

hastings is my home town c': might have to come down for an early christmas with family at the beginning of December this year so i can come to hifest, i've missed it the last few years!

[@gk_sculpts]

OMG, OMG, OMG Fran!!! She survived the trip and is sitting on a mantelpiece! She is sooo tiny compared to everything else and she made it into a video! :) Thank you!!!

[@PaulitaWilson]

Your videos help offset the loneliness I feel sometimes as a foreigner! I'm chilean and I moved to the US, somewhere I never thought I would end up. I have my husband, who makes me incredibly happy every single moment of my day, but watching your videos or listening to your podcast sort of provide with the friends I haven't been able to make here :) thank you!

[@ashmitanandy]

I love the format of these videos!! Feels like we're roommates! 😁

[@cutestephmichi]

I agree!

[@dylanbermudez5523]

oh my gosh YEEES

[@theculinarybrain5932]

I guess that's exactly what I am looking like while working. Cardigan, glasses, tea and big, comfy slippers! I enjoy watching you work. It's kind of calming.

[@third_6117]

Who else dropped everything when they got a notification? I know I did, love you Fran

[@ilustraeris]

ApHOEdite _ I just turned on my PS4 to play a videogame and got the notification and was like ok watching Fran's video and then videogame hahaha.

[@tahseensyeda8781]

I did too, I love her videos, she's literally the best artist ever.

[@luisasabatini2660]

Hola Fran!!! Una maravilla este video! Lo sentí mucho más bajado a tierra, si bien es hermoso ver tus trabajados terminados, ver el proceso, los tiempos que eso lleva, la realidad del día a día...es sumamente enriquecedor!!! GRACIAS FRAN!!! Ojalá hayan más videos como éste (aunque entiendo que implican mucho trabajo). SOS LO MÁXIMO!!! :) !!! Un abrazo, Luisa.

[@crescentpumpkin3483]

Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring. I love how low key but high quality they are. It's like having a chat with friends. Thanks for being awesome Fran.

[@dkalisd]

Love all the effort you paid on this video and it's always so nice to see all the behind-the-scenes stuff! Very inspiring!

[@bellasgonemissing9705]

your videos are so chill and calming, I love watching them on a friday night

[@lila5313]

Omg, Fran thank you soo much for the inspitarion you give and this cosy mood caused by your videos *-*

[@anned.1886]

Hi Fran ! I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the long silent working sequences in this video. It gives the video so much space ! Keep up with the fantastic work !!

[@justmissart6373]

I love it when one of your new videos coincides with my lunch break. You are good company :)

[@Crin120693]

Hola Fran! Me encantan tus videos! Actualmente estoy trabajando full-time para pagar mis estudios de diseño gráfico y lucho por sacar adelante mis ilustraciones con el poco tiempo que me sobra. Amo tu trabajo y escucharte me da ánimos. Gracias!

[@mihodraws]

i think ive found my favorite artist on youtube. I love the relaxing vibe of this video.

[@proyc95]

I absolutely loved this low key video with you just working and sharpening your pencils and the beautiful mundane sounds!

[@oliviaoliviaoliviaaa]

I'm so happy you're expanding your shop! I hope you here's some enamel pins. I just got a new Kanken mini and it's so bare. Also, thank you for these studio vlogs. You are a true inspiration for me to stay on my art and hustle. ❤️

[@Tania_Doodlezilla_Vincent]

I never worried about being 30 until midnight on my 30th birthday when I freaked out. I think the thing that helped me to calm my mind about it all was to make a really detailed list of all the things I'd seen and done in the year leading up to my birthday. It's was still scary but it made it more fun. A year later I'm loving being 31. It's adulthood but done the way I want to...with lots of pink things, dinosaur t-shirts and cartoons. Now I'm part of the 'in' crowd... I'm 'in' my 30's...bad joke alert! :D Welcome to the Team !!! P.S A beautiful and inspiring video as always. x

[@FranMeneses]

yaaaay! Thank you Taniaaaa!!!!!

[@midorinousagi]

Fran Meneses Nothing scary about 30th b'day! It's just the 3.0 edition hahaah 🙃

[@saraandersson6542]

Thank you Fran for your inspiration! Your videos always make my week right until the next one

[@stracciatella]

I adooooored this video. It's super kind of you to make us feel like we're part of your week. Also, the illustrations for HiFest are amazing as usual.

[@proyc95]

This is one of my favourite videos where I see Fran just working :) i sometimes put this on while working as well - motivation 💪

[@emilyannecan1564]

I have one week left before I'm a full time freelance artist, so naturally I have many questions about what daily life in the studio will feel like. This video was a calming walk through, and I feel more confident about freelancing it!

[@CypherDen]

I always lobe watching your videos.

[@clodaghsullivan]

loved every moment of this video! Its so calming watching you work away

[@timberkidd3974]

I love the silence and the relaxed working atmosphere in this one!

[@anuquidditch]

This was such a quietly inspiring video Fran - watching you work and your work ethic just makes me want to create! 💕

[@roberta3893]

Happy Birthday Fran! 🎈🌷🍰 I can't wait for the English version of your new friendship book! I love watching your vlogs! 🙂

[@houseplantdraws]

Fran, your videos are so fabulous, as is your art work. They always brighten my day. Thank you!

[@gabriellilopes8108]

Well, I'm always "just" watching your videos and I never write a comment because ~I'm not used to it~, but I need to let my "Thank you so much for doing this". I feel inspired by your work everytime, but this type of video makes me wanna draw like crazy and keep doing my work! "Beijos" from Brazil! c:

[@GlitterandReverie]

I just love the way you edit your videos. And of course, your art.

[@fraffee]

You put so much thought and care into all you do ❤️ Thank you for this lovely video, Fran! 😊

[@LaPush7]

Love your traditional illustrations so much! Please share your experience about drawing and coloring on photoshop or some painting program :) Thank you Fran!

[@SantieAmery]

You are such an inspiration....thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from your video's.....Lots of blessings from South Africa!

[@ginabrigette]

YOU ARE A GENIUS. I never thought about doing this. I usually have trouble with color in my scanner so this definitely will help. THANKS FRAN - ERES LO MAXIMOOOOOO

[@cutestephmichi]

Good luck Fran with your HiFest, I wish I could live near I would go. Thanks for sharing your day!

[@rimabderrahim2005]

your videos are so inspiring fran

[@annalolaxillustration3630]

Really enjoy seeing the process of your work. And I love how the illustrations turned out with the colors and lineart on separate layers!

[@hellencristini8528]

Tour vídeos are so beautiful... Your drawings are precious and they maeke me happy

[@lilianmihailova4589]

I think this was the inspiration I needed to ditch graphic design and follow my dream of being an illustrator. You make this look so fun and enjoyable. Thank you!

[@giasuarez4969]

Fran, eres la persona que más me inspira en este momento para ponerme a dibujar, me encanta tu obra, un beso desde España

[@hyeeseou]

I always wanted to say this that you have been a huge inspirational to me ever since I watched your illustration style videos & I have always love watching your videos from then on. Every time I feel down, your videos cheers me up a lot & kept me going. And your art style is so adorable & aesthetic. I really can't wait to buy your book once it's out in english 😍💕💕 Keep doing what you do, Fran!

[@geheimuniversum]

I love videos like this one so much! It's really interesting to get a little peak into your daily life as an illustrator, and the shots themselves are always so gorgeous and calming

[@constanzajohnson9629]

Me encanta verte trabajar Fran! Ojalá fuera tan organizada como tú... Seca! Recién voy a empezar una nueva etapa como diseñadora Freelance y ver tu dedicación es súper alentador. Saludos desde Chile!

[@ckarchoffice]

I always find your videos so calming and relaxing and iNSPIRING I'm so motivated and energised after watching your videos o my gosh

[@ilustraeris]

It's so interesting and almost meditational (? Is that a word?) to see how you work. It was very calming and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing 💜✨🦄

[@minh3760]

I was waiting for your beautiful video!! Thank you so much for uploading! I'm really looking forward to the 'friendship book' in English version!! Hope I can find it soon in your online shop!

[@venenitoXVI]

Hola Fran! Te sigo desde hace mucho y nunca me animé a ponerte un comentario, simplemente quería darte las gracias por tus consejos sobre la ilustración,yo estoy empezando y me han ayudado mucho. Un saludo :) Have a great week !

[@norspk3082]

I love how you always film yourself in the little round mirror, its a really nice shot - cinematic!

[@susanpusan]

Really looking forward to seeing some new stuff on your Etsy, Fran!

[@CallMeNIBS]

Someone else who's pumped for turning 30!! :D Also your birthday is the day before mine! PS: this video saved my day (well, this and a big cup of coffee) Stay rad, Fran! ♥

[@daytoday6905]

Fran me encanta ver todo lo que haces, lo he dicho varias veces pero en verdad me animas mucho a seguir como Freelance a veces es difícil por todo el trabajo que hay detrás de bambalinas y uno puede sentirse abrumado pero aprendo mucho viendo todo lo que haces. Te mando un abrazo desde México.

[@Rebekadelgado]

¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS,FRAN!

[@Gneeeey]

Your videos are ASMR, they're always my favourites to watch on youtube ! ♡♡♡♡♡ (also I wish I could draw illustrations as cute as yours ahhhh) have a lovely day !!

[@PauloRezendeBordados]

i loved this video soooooo much! it is really awesome seeing the process behind the creations of one of my favorite illustrators

[@allinueve3907]

I love your videos, so relaxing and motivating at the same time 😊 About Patreon: I think about it a lot but I don't really know how it specifically works when you're the one getting supported. I would definitely like to hear everything you wanna tell us aboit it

[@alejandra_magdalena]

Fran, tengo un problema, tu vlog me dejó con muchas preguntas suuuuper chismosas que me da un poco de penita preguntar pero me gana la curiosidad hahaha entonces ahi te van: 1. qué lightbox usas? 2. qué es la cosita de DYMO que tienes a un lado de tu compu? label printer? 3. qué estabas escuchando en el minuto 06:09 ?? 4. cada cuánto te retocas el pelo? 5. por qué hay una foto al revés en tu sala??? 😳😳😳😳😳 son muchas y muy chismositas!!! oye y viendo tu video también se me ocurrió que me encantaría ver como un "sketchbook tour" donde nos enseñas tus sketchbooks activos del momento, como explicando por qué usas uno grande de muji (sólo para lápiz?) y otro mas chico para marcador?? y así. Me gustó mucho tu vlog!!! ya quiero ver el siguiente!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@rizalaziz462]

I really really love this! Thank you so much for bringing us to see how the process goes and such. This is soo inspiring.

[@danizethe9271]

Love this kind of videos, loved it, keep doing them fran

[@jessicatriana]

I love studio vlogs! Makes me want to make some too. Love your work Fran, you're such an inspiration! :)

[@da.j.9096]

I love this kind of video Fran :) Just footage of you working on drawings, seeing the process in real time :)

[@ph9026]

Congratulations on HiFest!🙌💕👏 You're awesome! Soooo talented.

[@dionneparker7135]

yesss! fran uploaded a new video on my birthday!!

[@anng.r.687]

Thank you for sharing your process. I'd love to see how you turned the outline layer, to make it transparent to work over your color layer. I love your work. I WISH I COULD SEE YOUR T-SHIRT!! It looks like a Shiba Inu on the front.

[@emmagrace289]

You always inspire me Fran!

[@MacFord]

That was so lovely and relaxing! Now I'm motivated to get to work ;) Thanks for sharing your life, Fran!! You're the best

[@itsMishia]

i am a new subscriber and believe it or not, i love all of your vlogs. been watching it for three days now.

[@mcrnsf]

Fran este tipo de videos me recordó los q subías antes con Ed y debo decir que son mis favoritos junto a los q dibujas :) opino q vengan más como este! Saluditos ❤️

[@fidelromero4245]

I feel you fran im also working on a big project wish me luck

[@LilaCruzz]

I want your book so muchhhhhhh, please sell it internationally! ☹

[@FranMeneses]

It will be available internationally, I promise!

[@cris_tamay]

Fran Meneses ¿Sabes si estará disponible en español para envío internacional?

[@rebecca5539]

Yo lo quiero, vivo en México 😭

[@luciblue_art]

Eso me recuerda que antes para pasar los dibujos a otro papel los tenías que poner en la ventana porque no tenías mesa de luz.✏

[@lilirit21]

Thank you for showing us your working orocess, it's very interesting ! Everything you draw looks cute ^^

[@DistractedKat]

LOVE the behind the scenes! So helpful to see another creative's process. I'm going to try drawing in two layers for easier photoshopping later :) What camera holder/tripod widget do you use (0:32)?

[@sarahmargaretfrye8899]

I love your "turning 30 " zine idea!! I'm also turning 30 this year and I'M SO EXCITED TO

[@wweepp]

I'm a big fan of yours from Korea:) You are soooo inspiring illustrator!

[@raquelmira6685]

I love yours behind the scenes frannnn. ❤️❤️

[@alinedutra3637]

"Today I have... a deadline" *laughs nervously*

[@wiccangal50]

I love your videos, they are very warming :) Though we hardly see it, they also make me miss Hastings a little, but only in the way that reminds me I need to visit it again sometime :) xx ciao for now xx

[@DebbieQalballah]

I'm thinking about joining Patreon, but I'm a little wary. Thank you for sharing your days; it's totally fascinating to me to watch other artists work!

[@gL1135]

Fran Meneses Thank you Fran for sharing all the's moments with us. As for a patreon question, do you every feel anxiety/concerns/pressure in delivering different tier rewards to everyone each week? And how do you manage it and find a balance of what you can deliver? This is a big concern I have thats paralyzin me from beginning my patreon. The upkeep and timely manner of art output consistency. I don't want to flopped week and lose patreon/supporters. This kind-of covers youtube consistenty as well. Thank you Fran. You're like my independent artist guru! God bless!!

[@unaanguila]

¡Gracias por compartir! Eres una chava super productiva. Me inspira para entrar al fin de semana a crear y trabajar en proyectos. ¡Que estén teniendo un lindo término de semana!

[@CocotanNya]

I really want to go to the HiFest!!!! Maybe I can book another flight to England just for it ;-; !!! It was nice seeing you work on the illustrations for it.

[@xphan5658]

Thank you for another inspiring video fran! Please may I ask what sketchbook/ paper you were using when you were cutting it out with that knife?! Please make more videos!

[@smushpuff979]

A happy human taco pin would be awesomeee! 🙌🏻🌮 can't wait for new products!

[@ejas87]

Hai Fran! I'm waiting for Friday for your vlog every week. Love from Malaysia, Eja.

[@bildmeisterin8054]

Hi Fran, I fell in love with your videos recently and binge watch them whenever I get the chance! Could you maybe tell me what kind of extention do you have mounted on your tripod? I always have trouble shooting what I draw with my dslr, because I can't get it tilted enough! ( you can see what I am talking about at 0:30 seconds on the left) Thank you!!!!

[@MissAndreagv]

Where do you bought the "light table" for tracing the drawings? I love it, and need it, it seems comfortable and useful :)

[@annnytsukino]

I really like your videos. You always inspire me to draw cute stuff :)

[@reallifecanbeboring4293]

I love this! It's so interesting to see how you work, and I adooore all of your art!

[@w.s.668]

Hoy vuelvo al instituto y necesitaba este vídeo para relajarme 😭😭😊😅

[@paulagrimaldos6685]

😍😍😍😍😍 genial Fran nunca me canso de ver tus vídeos enserio.

[@xaray78]

I just want to point out that that little Fran doll at 0:30 is just ADORABLE

[@FranMeneses]

hahaha it was a gift from a viewer

[@SDOSnape]

Hey Fran. You work so hard! Great job on the planner. I have a small question though. Is that the Epson Perfection V 39 you're using? Thanks much!

[@rnr_imbee]

Hola Fran! Gracias por tu maravilloso acto generoso de vloggeo, esta perfecto c: Cómo haces para quitar el blanco de la capa de línea que superpuesiste a la de color? Porque al escanear queda con fondo blanco cierto? Usaste el borrador mágico u otra cosa? Necesiiito el dato de qué es lo que queda mejor, siento que el borrador mágico es destructivo con los dibujos. Un abrazote chileno, pan con palta para ti y Ed

[@TheTrueTreeHugger]

Patreon question! I've been thinking about taking that on eventually, but have been worried about taking on the extra work for patreons. I'm afraid I'd get overwhelmed trying to keep up with that and my normal work, how do you manage the balance? Also! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR!!! Your videos are always so wonderful, can't thank you enough for everything you do :D