A WEEK IN MY LIFE AS AN ARTIST ✿ drawing, packing, art store & more!

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✰ Videos up til October 30. 2020 were filmed on my iPhone XR
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Tina Tran
473 Church St
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Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5
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[@imawonder]

If you liked this vlog here's a playlist of my previous vlogs!

[@laylay2200]

I love how you also reminded us a few times that this edited video isn't really what your life or how your days go aesthetically like this. I feel like a lot of people forget that videos are edited and they get a bit unsatisfied with their own life and wishes for others because they see through social media. So I'm glad you mentioned your daily struggles as well and keep it pleasing the eyes and ears (AMSR) but also keeping it real with the painful emails and work.

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad!!

[@ChrisHongArt]

it was mesmerizing to see the Geralt sketch come together! XD and the utility cart looks perfect in that space, hooray for levelling up! 🧡:D

[@imawonder]

Haha yay thanks Chris!

[@Pypahsart]

UGH THAT UTILITY CART IS MY DREAM 🤧🤧 it looks so gorgeous in your space!! Just had this on while I worked, lovely video as usual Tina! 🥰

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much Pypah!!

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thanks for sharing your week, it's so interesting to see it :) I hope to become a full-time creative (artist and writer) soon enough myself, working on it now (KZbin, coloring books, fiction book editing)

[@imawonder]

I'm glad! That's amazing!!

[@SaintShort]

Same here!

[@lesoopysoop8393]

I wish you luck! It's gonna be some hard work and it's gonna be stressful but please keep going and don't give up! ❤

[@lesoopysoop8393]

@@SaintShort I also wish you luck, when it gets stressful don't give up, take breaks when you need to no matter how long they need be, just remember you're doing it for yourself 💕

[@SaintShort]

@@lesoopysoop8393 thanks so much!

[@thecozyfeather]

ove the idea of the monthly favorites spread! So fun! Such a relaxing vlog and just found your channel for the first time!

[@imawonder]

Yay! Thank you and welcome! :)

[@duoduopeng2998]

Super Awesome. Lovely and very professional Teacher Tina. Happy new Year

[@imnothere577]

Imawonder content = serotonin boost✨👯‍♀️

[@imawonder]

AWW uwu

[@Piasays]

The coffee! 😲 also…. Thank you for the disclaimer at the end. 😊😊😊💖

[@elizathepainter8604]

Tina, love your little dance at the end! You are beautiful and talented and very patient. Thank you for sharing all your hard work with us. Keep on keeping on!

[@imawonder]

Hahaha I'm glad, I do a lot of "dancing" in my studio so it felt appropriate :P Thanks so much!

[@fairykindarts]

Beautiful routine! Hope everyone's week is full of happiness!💓💓💓

[@imawonder]

Thank you! You too!

[@thefandom_queen2188]

Your art is sooooo aesthetically amazing~! Keep up the good work ^^ 💖💖💖💖💖

[@milkflavored]

Thank you for emphasizing that your videos are curated to be aesthetic! It’s gorgeous and I love your art, but it’s nice of you to remind people there’s a lot more that goes into it ♥️✨ you make me want to get back into traditional media!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad!

[@minjia8198]

I recently practiced croquis with drawing pen. It may seems like "oh my god I won't be able to erase it", but let me tell you : it's actually less stressing! you could just draw a new one and eventually you will make less "mistakes". I tend to stiffened my wrist bcs I have bad habit of pressing my fingers on my pencil (hopefully i haven't injured my wrist yet T,T ). My wrist become more flexible and I can draw wrinkles on clothes easier now. Also, if I didn't really like the result, I could just paint over it with gouache! Two birds, one stone

[@imawonder]

That's great!! I really need to get into that more to loosen up!

[@anapaulasantos7784]

Woah those are the yummiest looking nachos I've ever seen

[@imawonder]

They were glorious!! Props to @chrishongart hehe

[@KetchupCanvas]

Thank you so much for your videos. They mean so so much to me. I've been struggling a lot during this pandemic, but when I put your videos on, to watch or even just listen to as I draw, not only am I inspired, but I feel like I have a friend nearby. I hope you know just how awesome and appreciated you are. 😊

[@imawonder]

This absolutely makes my day!! Thank you so much for the kind words, happy to keep you company!

[@fuzzydragons]

ah the lovely bright red canadian mail box ooh so much paint, miss art stores

[@KaylaGillery]

These videos are so inspiring as someone who also wants to be a full time artist; plus they're so relaxing to draw to!

[@imawonder]

Yaay, I'm so glad!

[@nikkiej.5875]

I enjoyed seeing what your day or week sometimes looks like. I loved your Snow White Poisoned Apple mug. I was eyeing it the whole time. I knew right away what the mug was from. I also spotted Geralt from The Witcher even though I've never watched the show. But I still recognized the character. 😅

[@koettboid]

I get so inspired by watching your content and hearing you talk about your process! Awesome video!

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@offcamz985]

5:37 omg i really love this art, sad that I didn't get it in time on patreon. I hope it will be on the online shop soon

[@queencitybeautyx]

I hope you know your videos help me sleep at night genuinely! I love your art, and creativity! Truly you me be at peace!

[@imawonder]

Aww! Thank you :)

[@tazberryred1999]

your hair looks so pretty the blonde looks v nice on you!!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!!

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

I’m so late today. Love the watcher picture.

[@megoomba_]

Looks great. Watching this video has motivated me to draw, thankyouu x (I haven’t drawn for weeks)

[@imawonder]

You can do it!

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

Nice Sailor Moon since

[@Anita-it2fl]

The tea in the skull mug is very reminiscent of snow white ! 💀🍎🍵

[@imawonder]

The mug is a direct Snow White reference! I got it when I was in Disney World hehe

[@AliCaliA]

Omg those nachos look so good. 😂 I love the art, too! I like doodling while watching your videos. You inspired me to do a monthly favorites page in my sketchbook. :]

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad! Yay it's so fun!

[@Sara-xk1ns]

Is there a way for you to put all patreon addresses in an excel doc and sort by country/area and then you can print labels in bulk by country, stamp accordingly, do next country, repeat? I feel like that would be quicker then manually sorting them every month. It might take some time to initially set up but then when any new patrons joins you can already have the sheet ready to sort it.

[@emilydrawz5702]

Your art is stunning

[@imawonder]

Thank you!

[@luckydomino2904]

I'm so glad to see you doing art vlogs! this is really fun and the perfect background while I work on some stuff for my own shop. Your videos are just the vibe I love to have on and I can't wait to see this format continue 💖

[@imawonder]

Aw yay I'm so glad!! I've pinned a playlist of all my previous vlogs if you want some more videos to keep you company!

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

I love all your artworks and videos. Good job👍🏻

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bubblebobbler]

Would a video of you going through each of the sketchbooks be possible? Like a walk through of the art you’ve been doing? It’s just all so wonderful to look at!

[@imawonder]

When I finish the sketchbooks I plan to make a video going through them! It just takes me so long to finish each one haha Thanks so much!

[@jennygholson]

I love your video ❤️ You’re god’s gift 🎁

[@dodolasaumur8932]

Love your videos 💕

[@feathers13]

Hi, Tina! I loved getting a look at your week with your job, as it provides great insight to those who might want to have a similar career. I do have one question. I have forgotten if you've said this in any of your vids, but I was wondering if you did, what do you use to "sketch" out a design for alcohol markers? I have heard that some mediums can damage the nibs or just smudge. I was debating on using a fineliner or one of my Polychromos pencils (not sure if the oil-based pencil would do harm, even if lightly used)

[@imawonder]

Thanks so much! I use a Prismacolor Col Erase pencil for the rough sketch and then often go over it with the Polychromos :)

[@miitchiieee]

Ahhh Geralt 😍 Amazing work as always

[@imawonder]

Thank you! 😄 Love Geralt hehe

[@asyasheley]

You are such an inspiration Tina, it was very beautiful vlog and I loved every minute of it and I really enjoyed your honest disclaimer at the end 😁

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!

[@emjayflores6098]

Omg!! Thank you for sharing this, Tina! 🤩🥰

[@imawonder]

You are so welcome!

[@lknap6089]

This video is giving me HUGE ‘Jess Karp’ vibes.

[@kristadraws]

So fun to see what happens behind the scenes & Sailor Moon paintings are adorable! 💛

[@imawonder]

Yay thank you!

[@offcamz985]

8:52 thank you for showing the reality LMAO

[@Akuiko]

I looove these types of videos! :)

[@imawonder]

Glad you like them!

[@kali2796]

Yesss absolutely love this video! I'm only about 10 minutes in but it's so nice to watch while I wrap up work for the day 💕 Also you lighting your candle with spaghetti cracked me up so bad I love it 🤣💕

[@imawonder]

Thanks so much Kali!! Bahahaha the struggle is real :P

[@terriesha2]

i was so happy to see your art in the store

[@imawonder]

Ahh so cool! Thank you T^T

[@daniellehill1253]

I always enjoy watching your videos and hanging out with you. Thanks for sharing your studio blogs. I wanted to let you know that I fell into the BTS black hole and I will not come out. You brought them to my attention. Thanks so much!

[@imawonder]

You're so kind, thank you so much!! LOL omg yesss, happy to bring more people down the BTS rabbit hole with me, I love them sm

[@lovingbritt]

Omg that looks delicious those nachos

[@moongurl8540]

I adooore videos like this so much! Thank you Tina, I will enjoy it now before going to bed

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad!

[@Zahrah.M]

This was interesting to see what goes into running your online business/ art career! I'm so glad you included your bullet journal spreads! I love bullet journaling haha. Also , I discovered avocado+egg toast for breakfast this month, I am so shocked it took me this long b/c it is sooooo good!

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad, thank you! Omg right, it's so delicious!

[@SweetlyDarkArt]

I'm waiting, impatiently, for any Geralt work to go up for sale by you. Please let us know if/when it does! Please??

[@imawonder]

Omg aw really!! I never really thought to do a full realized Geralt piece, but I'll keep that in mind!

[@AliCaliA]

Your lunch is what I had for breakfast! Avocado & egg is the best combo!

[@imawonder]

So good!

[@iheardyourprayer2599]

I thought the avacado toast was gonna be an ad lol it was so pretty

[@imawonder]

Hehe thanks!

[@TonyTylerDraws]

So as someone who is thinking of slowing easing into full time illustration, so you mostly do “drawing” work a few days a week? I totally understand that admin, filming, and editing takes up a lot of time, and is essentially “the job”

[@imawonder]

It varies week to week but yes roughly that is the case!

[@hyedie]

That was So lovely! And thank you for the note about this peek into your life being idyllic ... still it's cool to watch!!

[@imawonder]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lesoopysoop8393]

I love your content! Sharing this experience with us is amazing and many of appreciate it! When you can I have a recommendation dealing with anime, whenever you get the chance when you have free time, there's this new anime made from this year called The Orbital Children it's 6 episodes long with only one season, it's on Netflix if you have it, it's about space and earth, I do hope you enjoy it!

[@nilawarriorprincess]

What is the name of the lavender Sally Hansen polish. I've been looking for a shade like that for years.

[@kimartdrawing]

this is so amazing

[@xavierjohnson2565]

What’s was the makers you used for the Witcher drawling it was Beautiful

[@imawonder]

Posca and Molotov :)

[@nic.suiters]

Wonderful vlog. Which cart is that? The size is perfect for supplies.

[@imawonder]

If you google for 3 tier utility cart lots of options come up! I know most people get theirs from IKEA

[@cjarts2632]

Me watching my Favorite KZbinr: Oh Hi Sabrina Spellman, Whatcha doin there? 1:32

[@ShadowRayne16]

Have you watched Arcane yet? I feel like you would love it for dif screencaps.

[@imawonder]

Loved Arcane! Drew Vi and Jinx in a sketchbook video not too long ago :)

[@minsugamaxsalt]

What pencil do you draw with ?

[@saleenaumer9239]

Its been soo long since u made a video with ur face, ur so pretty. To me it seems like u don't even go through the ugly phase of a drawing/painting. Can you make a video on how to draw eyes noses and lips on different views of faces pls, (like 3/4 views, side profile, etc.) ❤

[@imawonder]

Aww you're so sweet, thank you! I'll think about it :)

[@saleenaumer9239]

@@imawonder Welcome!! ❤❣❤

[@Lexouchan]

I feel like it's either the 3-tier utility cart or the IKEA Alex drawer unit (the wide one ) for artists X) I'm team Alex drawer (I have two X) ) . I would not have a need for a mobile utility cart since I only create on the one desk. But they do look great !! Also : Geralt 😍❤️

[@imawonder]

Hahaha I also have that wide IKEA Alex drawer unit (and two other versions lol!) Geralt foreverrr!

[@Lexouchan]

@@imawonder it is so convenient to store art supplies !! And Yes Geralt forever ❤️

[@c4chu]

okay but like... how have i been watching you for over a year and just NOW learned your real name is tina 😰

[@imawonder]

Hahaha you learn something new everyday! :P

[@heatherartsy8944]

Have you tried holo taco?

[@imawonder]

I have not! But omg now I'm on the website, this is dangeroussss :O!

[@heatherartsy8944]

@@imawonder I know it is!

[@viol3779]

I want to buy the keyboard but I can't find if it has bluetooth? I want to use it with my ipad.

[@imawonder]

I don't think it has bluetooth unfortunately

[@jameslawrence6710]

Ah, those paint markers - where did you get them?? I ask, knowing full well I need zero more markers.

[@imawonder]

My local art supply store DeSerres! Posca and Molotow are available in lots of retailers/online! :)

[@minsugamaxsalt]

24:21 is that a BTS drawing? 💜😍

[@imawonder]

Yep! I have the full video up on my channel ;)

[@AmeliaFiend]

Lol Everyone's favorite "Daddy"... if you're watching the New AOT season episodes, Eren is ya know 🤭🤤🤤 🔥. Idk if you're up to date, don't wanna spoil anything.

[@imawonder]

Bahaha, glad you caught that :P I'm currently on Season 3 of AOT but I look forward to everyone's glow ups in the new season!

[@thewritingfreak6569]

I love to see a fellow cilantro hater lol

[@imawonder]

We must band together!! People always shame me T^T

[@thewritingfreak6569]

@@imawonder same!!!

[@WhosSmarty]

Love ur vidddsssss Pin? 📌

[@offcamz985]

26:51 daddy? sorry, daddy?