How I stopped erasing (Sketchbook Tour)

[@ghost9369]

Your comment about "Don't be mean about it, just do it again" really impacted me as someone who is always hard on themself. Your whole mentality around the sketchbook, the little messages you'd write there, the fact that you wanted to hide it for a moment, but decided to push through that and show it to us anyway was really powerful and inspiring. Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@eddyortegaa]

Wow ! Thank you for sharing with me how it impacted you - I really had no idea this video would connect with anyone … it’s definitely been a journey, I hope you can continue to find ease in your practice too!

[@cinderblockstudios]

I started using ink in my sketchbooks in college and never looked back after that. Ink really forces you to level up fast and I recommend it highly to everyone.

[@LeadandInkArt]

So true. If you make a mistake, you have to get creative to hide it. I've been doing nothing but ink for almost a year now. I kinda love it.

[@calvinkonen224]

bro i love your personality and how genuine you are, need more poeple like you

[@eddyortegaa]

Ay, thank you kindly for that, I will try to keep bringing the authenticity

[@TheInkyGoose]

As an artist myself I completely understand and agree how important it is to make and show “the not so good art” it’s crazy bc I’m looking at your sketches and I’m like “those are some amazing drawing what does he mean it’s not good?” lol Anyway you have a great art style!!! Congrats on making so much progress 👏

[@eddyortegaa]

Wow thanks for your very kind words ! It’s crazy how that feeling goes, I think we feel it at every stage of development like I really itched to take this video down . But I also think it gets easier the more we practice sharing , what a journey huh ? Your comment really brightened my day , let’s keep at it 💪🏽

[@TheInkyGoose]

@@eddyortegaa 😊👏👏

[@eddieulloa8265]

I love the dedications at the beginning of the sketch book. It sets the purpose, and I think it'll help me focus.

[@eddyortegaa]

No pressure to share , but I’d be very curious to hear what other peoples dedications would be :)

[@anjapinkau3737]

Great video! This is how sketchbooks should look like! The good, the bad and the messy. This is real! Thank you for sharing!

[@eddyortegaa]

My pleasure ☺️ thank you for watching and your kind words

[@ramiro8799]

i was watching this video and i thought it was a huge channel, fantastic quality. keep up the great work. the views and subs will come

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you for that ! your comment was really encouraging for me :) I appreciate it

[@livemyw0rld]

Interesting and useful friend, good stuff.

[@pampamtamtam4001]

I enjoyed the video. Loved the style of the drawings.

[@eddyortegaa]

So glad you did :) hopefully more to come

[@heyk-lee]

Love how honest u feel abt ur progress man. It's all a personal journey so rlly "Don't be mean abt it, just do it again" 🧡

[@xythlyx]

I love and appreciate getting to see all your sketches. You are super good at drawing :)

[@traceyhedrick]

Thank you so much for sharing! It is so hard to be vulnerable, and I applaud you for it. I subscribed right away. ❤️ Love your work and it was so cool seeing your improvement over time.

[@eddyortegaa]

Aw! Thank you so much for subbing and your comment ! The warm response to this video is legit healing something in me 🥹 I’ll try to keep sharing as honest as I can

[@sketchbookscheming]

Loved your tour and your comments about developing more confident mark making. Inspiring!

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you kindly!

[@justintanas9280]

Love the honesty! Great work

[@veviokso]

your characters with glasses got them Kim Kitsuragi build and thats a good thing

[@veviokso]

also chord jumpscare 13:56

[@eddyortegaa]

Haha thanks! That’s a cool character 🤘 I didn’t get the jump scare ref tho :(

[@Siroumancer]

​@@eddyortegaayou've got some chords written on the left side page at that timestamp mixed in with your drawings lol

[@eddyortegaa]

@@Siroumanceroooh lmfao , thanks buddy 🥲

[@yuukotori6026]

Some really really great lessons in here, thank you! Awesome video

[@lindathaxton1994]

I watercolor paint my sketches - recently did 1 month of sketching in ink! Was good for me & am going to do it again - my sketching/drawing has improved - as well as my confidence. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@eddyortegaa]

Hell yea ink sketchers unite ! Do you have a favorite brush/ink/medium? I have a buddy who swears by just the plain old cheap office BIC pens

[@aguilartist]

Thank you for sharing, amazing process 🙌🏻✨✨✨

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you kindly! I hope it was of some use :)

[@G.G.-nt2mi]

Great work! thanks for sharing your journey! It's helping me move forward as an older beginner!

[@eddyortegaa]

I’m so happy to hear it :) we’re always beginners

[@TLS115]

Exactly what I needed to see. Thank you! I am definitely going to give this a try

[@acetoneded]

Just wanted to say that this was such a great video - definitely want to see more of your art! I recently bought a cheap journal that I've been doing ink only in as well for the exact same reason as you so it's inspiring to see how much you improved over the year. Do you have more art on other social media? Would love to follow you there as well!

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you kindly! Cheap journals are the way to go in my opinion, low pressure. I don’t currently promote my other socials here because I’m just getting started on YT but will hope to get my insta and Patreon involved in the near future. Thank you so much for your interest in my art!

[@BinUngur]

Loved the video. I sometimes don’t sketch for days out of pure anxiety that my sketch wont turn out the way I would like it to.

[@eddyortegaa]

Ugh I feel you! I’ve been there so many times . Don’t forget to try and have fun! I have a couple videos on the topic of perfectionism coming up soon

[@BoruArt]

Great content! I think in order to improve quickly as an artist, it helps to "let go" - not to say "don't try hard" - but I think the real progress comes with lots and lots of drawing as opposed to obsessing over every detail on every piece. Having a sense of humor over our "bad" art helps too! Great vibes here - new subscriber!

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you kindly! I couldn’t agree more , it’s a sweet spot in the middle. Easier said than done some days, knowing how much to care and how much to loosen. Thanks for subbing! I’ll hope to make it worth your while 😊

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

I am just learning to draw, starting with more Kawaii type stuff, drawing people intimidates me. Plus turns out wonky. But I think it is amazing you’re giving up erasing. I started with adult coloring, so I also like plants and flowers. I am also doing ‘Moriah Elizabeth’s art prompt books. But I am super eraser dependent, lol.

[@eddyortegaa]

To be clear there's nothing wrong with erasing! Of course I still erase too :) more of a matter of letting it be intentional rather than compulsive. I love painting plants and flowers as well , hope you're having fun

[@LizSilva-d7d]

Love your art, thank you for sharing your journey

[@rogerheller6838]

I would say is your biggest leep forward is putting yourself out there with this video, and making this type of video in it self takes a lot of nerve and courage to do BRO, never give up keep challenging yourself to grow and your art too stay safe stay blessed and always stay inspired my friend 🙏💯💪🔥💪😇!

[@eddyortegaa]

Thank you kindly Roger! It continues to be a journey for sure, now with this video connecting with folks it crops up new emotional barriers to transform, its just cycles on and on haha I'm sending those blessings and inspiration right back 🔥

[@rogerheller6838]

@@eddyortegaa much love to you carnal 🙏💯!

[@Tat2TankT]

Imma try it for real I struggle with anatomy so badly just subscribed

[@eddyortegaa]

You got this 💪🏽 don’t forget to have fun while you struggle

[@lindathaxton1994]

Love your growth 👍

[@JustthesameJn]

underrated as hell, you're drawings are real good man

[@lennyravioli1813]

Great content, really inspiring to see your progression :)

[@YumeQueen]

amazing video bro

[@4PXLZ]

you dont necessarily need to use only ink, but keep the mindset and apply it to other mediums

[@eddyortegaa]

Tru

[@charlierharper]

What little sketchbook were you using? Thanks for the video.

[@eddyortegaa]

Glad you enjoyed it ! It’s just a pocket size moleskine I like using the smallest cheapest one they sell, not even hard cover and it has super crappy paper it’s like 10$ But that also helps me not be too precious about it

[@ThePubstersForever]

I've been struggling with being my worst critic, ive been drawimg since i was young, portraits, scenery and marvel characters were my main things to draw, now as an adult im learning to draw manga/anime characters from scratch, i should use references but dont and thats why i dislike most of my art, im not as patient as i was or focused tbh, im working on changing that now and i have created a world, lore, and 20 plus characters that i have to master, i wont give up i still have a passion...

[@eddyortegaa]

Yes!!! I love it! I’m so happy to hear your passion remains alive, it’s never too early or too late and we can always acknowledge our habits and grow 💪🏽 I’m rooting for ya and your dreams, I travel a similar path

[@ThePubstersForever]

@@eddyortegaa Thank you so much..

[@dameanvil]

05:00 🌟 Eddie finds joy in letting loose with character creation and exploration. 07:04 🌱 Over time, Eddie's dedication to art nurtures budding confidence and devotion to creativity. 10:15 🎨 Eddie's playful exploration and imaginative experimentation lead to significant progress in his art. 12:09 🎨 Eddie experiments with various materials, learning to embrace mistakes and enjoy the artistic process.

[@nickorange4881]

I liked the video

[@bobbarnson1870]

I get those feelings too, imposter syndrome type. I have an a5 pad comin now gonna give your exersise a shot so thanku

[@eddyortegaa]

It’s always helpful to hear from others and knowing it’s not an isolated thing, enjoy the pad !

[@ducksoff7236]

Best thing I ever did was switch all my practice to ink only. Now my favorite medium is brush pen.

[@eddyortegaa]

Brush pen has been my long time fave , lately been getting into the metal nib fountain pens tho and my mind is blown

[@petran5062]

Maybe I should challenge myself to only draw with pens, too. I know I'm not confident at drawing, I keep erasing lines, I obsess with details I don't know how to draw and then I get frustrated and angry at myself. But I'm just so afraid to commit to the pen and just draw even though I make mistakes. Thank you for the encouragement, though. I do need it.

[@eddyortegaa]

I can totally relate - I hope you can find ways to enjoy even the messiest marks though, at least that’s part of what helps me deal with the self-frustration It could be just a short few days or weeks of drawing by pens that helps - I believe in you ! 💪🏽

[@charu2774]

I dont use pencils for my sketches at all. I love all the imperfections even if it looks shit

[@theMarkofArt]

Came for the content, stayed for the eyebrows.

[@eddyortegaa]

😂 I’ll take it

[@InkRebellion]

Stick to the ink dude :)

[@eddyortegaa]

Whatcha mean?

[@InkRebellion]

I cant find the time stamp where you say it, but it sounded like you doubted if you'll continue using ink@@eddyortegaa

[@eddyortegaa]

I’ll never quit 😤