I quit an art challenge in 12 minutes

I really wanted to do ‪@kriksis‬ #calmtober this month, I planned out the whole thing, but in the end (actually, it was at the beginning) I realised I just COULD NOT procrastinate with another art challenge. So I became a responsible human adult and did my homework 😂
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[@dolores2716]

Whether it's in a sketchbook or Procreate, I could watch you draw for a very long time.

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh thanks :)

[@Bonnie-r4b]

Having a “big brain” and an abundance of creativity is a problem we should all have. I enjoyed watching your process.

[@monkeymintaka]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@JRose-zk1ni]

I can relate to you SOOOOOO MUCH April. I too started Inktober and had to bail. I realized too that I was adding things to my list and these things were keeping from statying on track with my Shopify store. I think we just oooooze creativity...lol, at least thtat's what I hear. We want to do it ALL and YESTERDAY, you know. At least you recognized that you were avoiding something - your main goal and that's to get your bigger projects completed. It's just frustrating that we have to go through that stage, right? We committ to something and then we realize AFTER we 've been hit by the car , that maybe we shouldn't have been crossing THAT BUSY ROAD...you know...lol. That's the way I think of it anyway. I'm really trying though. I'm glad you learned something and you were nice to yourself too. Just do your thing!! 🙂BRAVO to you!!

[@monkeymintaka]

It’s a tough lesson to learn but we’re getting there :) I love you analogy, I will try to stay away from speeding cars 😅

[@erikaleighart]

Oh my gosh, that title page of yours said “responsible human BEAN.” I have never heard anyone but my husband and me say that before. Then again, maybe everyone says it and I’m just unaware. Anyway….this made me smile so big. When you were talking about the excitement of new ideas and new projects…I can identify with that so much. I’ve got an old planner from years back that I never used. It has become the place I put all my brainstorming. Then, when I’m looking for something to do/a personal art project, I revisit those ideas. That way, I still have record of them so that I can work them into my schedule at any time. Sometimes, the initial excitement has worn off by the time I get around to actually doing them. But so far, what I’m finding is that the ideas I was most excited about initially - I’m still just as excited about them, even if it’s months down the road when I finally get to them. Everyone is different, as far as what works for us as individuals. I just thought I would share my own method for dealing with the exact thing you’re talking about. Until someone comes up with time travel, that is. 😊

[@monkeymintaka]

I have heard it a few times, mainly on the internet. I like beans too :) so it fits. I like the idea of an idea book. I have a list in my notes app but sometimes I’m not even sure what the note means as it’s just a bunch of random words that I don’t remember what they mean 😂

[@SashaFitzgerald]

Your story book is going to be amazing! Love the artwork!

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks Sasha!

[@madkat530]

I'm here for the big braining human bean. The procrastination problem is real for the creative brain.

[@monkeymintaka]

So real! I’m glad I’m not suffering alone

[@amandadixon6889]

Love your video process of Patchy Bunny artwork, it’s looking beautiful!

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks Mandy :) It’s getting there!

[@creativediva52]

I love your work so much!

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh thankyou :)

[@emmaneary6120]

Go April - you tell that procrastination where to go! I didn't even realise it was October for a few days so I missed the start of all the challenges. Guess that's a sign that I shouldn't attempt any this year. I'd like to do Calmtober in the future though.

[@monkeymintaka]

Calmtober does look very doable and I like the cute prompts. I think I’ll do it over Christmas maybe 🤔

[@NinaKaterinaH]

Hello April, beautiful work!! I absolutely love watching your videos. Could you tell me how to learn to tweak sketchbook illustrations in Procreate? I understand practicing is the main part, but maybe you can advise on tutorials or courses. Thanks in advance!!

[@monkeymintaka]

Hi 👋 it’s more of an over-draw than a tweak. Just shifting things around and erasing bits. And then drawing over. I can add this as a video idea to my list, and try to make one next month? I was meaning to explain more here but then I ended up just chatting

[@NinaKaterinaH]

@@monkeymintaka It looks so difficult!!! I see you selecting an eye and move its position!! Now I don't have experience with Procreate (I do have with Procrastination, haha), but it would be so interesting to learn. If you have the time it would be nice to see a video in which you explain this. Have a good day, April.

[@ItsLizV]

Here for the midlife crisis, we can crisis together

[@monkeymintaka]

We’ll have good company at least :)

[@emanuelagiorgini4451]

Sei una ragazza intelligente. Sai dosare le energie per le cose importanti in questo momento. Bene. 😊👍

[@monkeymintaka]

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[@wendygibson2326]

how do you transfer your sketches into procreate april?

[@monkeymintaka]

I scan them in, and then stitch together in photoshop, then save to my iCloud and then open up on my iPad. I will make a more in depth video of the iPad process

[@Payal_mathur]

You’re a very busy and very very creative human BEAN 🫘 😂 thank you for continuing to put out these KZbin videos that a lot of us look forward to even though you’re swamped at work and have Goodnight patchy bunny to finish! I love your idea of the bear as character going through different situations for each prompt! ❤

[@monkeymintaka]

I really like the bear/calmtober idea too. Maybe I can do it a bit later in the year. I think it’s okay to do the challenges later 🤷‍♀️