★ interpreting inspiration | filling a SKETCHBOOK SPREAD ★

[@roseodonovan6979]

You mentioned being worried that this video would be boring but it wasn't! It's always interesting to hear an artist's creative thought process, especially when they're trying a technique out of their wheelhouse. The art came out great btw...and made me wan't to try combining colored pen and ink. Hope you feel better soon!

[@gardenfayari]

Wow seeing you build up those values and then make everything ever bluer with paint was so cool to watch!💙I hope you had a full recovery btw

[@pjtabb6385]

I love your channel and your art. Keep up the great work you'll inspire many!

[@Lilstarnerd]

thank you so much!!!

[@adriena0]

These are lovely! I was immediately reminded of the landscape sketches by Dina Brodsky before the painting, which are also detailed and monochromatic in pen.

[@anushkaverma2203]

The sky at the start were beautiful and so was the art work

[@untitled_paintings]

I honestly love this more chill and casual sketchbook pages as well and it’s always nice hearing you talk, hope you feel better soon! 🥰

[@Lilstarnerd]

thank you!!!

[@lindalee3679]

Lots of rest equals quick recovery

[@alejandravallejo4002]

So ironic how I am also sick, sniffling and barely breathing, while watching your video. But seeing you make such beautiful scenes motivated me to grab my own sketchbook so thank you :) hope you make a quick recovery, love all your videos😊

[@Lilstarnerd]

i hope you feel better soon!!!! in the mean time, we're sick buddies haha

[@alejandravallejo4002]

@@Lilstarnerd thank you! You too!Haha, yes, the best kind. Nothing like suffering together ;))

[@pherranine]

i went through the same thing with the fatigue and wondering if i was letting myself being lazy and it really bothered me but i definitely recommend letting yourself rest if you need to, the fatigue is the last to go ❤️

[@magereina]

i love this intimate sort of sharing your doing in your videos lately. Keep it up, Al!

[@augusthawley5504]

I love this video, and the look of the monochromatic blue with the scenery is so cool

[@lune8533]

Your vids have had this vibe to them recently.. Cozy.. I love it ❤️

[@Lilstarnerd]

yay i love that!!!!

[@alfredstephens387]

Love your videos, they inspire so much of my daily art! Especially how loose you are with shapes and all the medias you use! Its perfect for learning to sketchbook:))

[@hans-sniekers-art]

Oh shucks, I might be a bit late but I truly hope you're feeling a bit better! COVID just absolutely sucks and I let's hope you're on your recovery path now

[@Lilstarnerd]

thank you so much, that is so so sweet and encouraging!!

[@milliecarpenter7971]

Really love this spread!! Had so much fun watching and hope you feel well rested and healthy soon :)

[@KimoyaFTW]

I am obsessed with this spread

[@pacisparrae]

I think that the washi tapes are a good idea but I may just be too obsessed with them. Key chains and mini prints also sound great!

[@thelinus]

love this sketchbook spread! you've paid the inspiration forward. hope you feel better soon!

[@ElvinPearson0]

One idea, you could make the mini prints in a separate international store or make those products only have an international shipping option

[@gabydiazortiz]

I totally get what you mean about still feeling tired. I got COVID and I mentioned it in my last video that I’m STILL tired a lot of the time

[@KetchupCanvas]

You are so so cool! I love watching your videos while I draw ☺️🧡 Thanks for being awesome and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@Lilstarnerd]

thank you!!!! i hope you have a great weekend too!!

[@xoonaniart]

Love these drawings! Liked this video a lot! Very calming and inspiring! 🌸 Xoonani

[@moriahnightingale4240]

Great video!! And no, you are not lazy. Covid and long covid are very real and can be very serious. I have a post viral illness very similar to long covid and it completely and permanently disabled me. Please believe me when I say you do NOT want to push yourself right now. Anyway its a great video and please be easy on yourself while you're still recovering!

[@muhammadawabnouman3485]

Get well soon

[@corbinbruner7428]

Personally, I find that your self awareness with your art is probably one of main reasons why I tune in to watch your videos. It's admirable in my opinion. It doesn't hurt that I enjoy your art and videography too, lol. Also, the monochrome is fantastic. It could be fun to do a spin on this and make a monochrome rainbow series: 6 monochrome pieces but each a different color, because make it gay 🏳‍🌈

[@Lilstarnerd]

oh my goodness, thank you so much, this makes me so happy!! i love that idea!! i'm not sure i have the pens for an entire rainbow but i love that idea!!

[@corbinbruner7428]

@@Lilstarnerd I bet a company would be willing to sponsor you and send some pens your way 👀

[@Samthe1stbob]

Listen to your body. If you're ready to take a nap do it. Your body needs the rest. For the shop, I wonder if it's possible to only allowed to be view for people outside the US. But international people have options like freight forwarders. While it's a bit more it's less than regular international shipping. It would be great to have premium stuff. For those that can afford I'm sure they would buy it. Maybe have tiers for your shop. Ideal but whatever you do you'll have our support.

[@RadishTheFool]

These pieces are so atmospheric and pretty. A question: did you add the shading with fluid ink, or did you simply spread the ballpoint ink with a wet brush? Sorry if you already explained that in the video, I may well have missed it. Either way, both the process and the results were very enjoyable. So thank you very much.

[@Cloud-yd6yp]

Early!!this is amazing 🤩

[@harriettefraser6678]

i loved these drawings, they reminded me of the childrens book “blueberries for sal”

[@gabrielacarrillo1740]

Washi tapes and more sticker options would be great :)

[@fuzzydragons]

covid sucked 😑 went right for my lungs. hope you keep feeling better!

[@angeliquevanrumst4573]

I wouldnt buy a keychain but I would love washi tape 😁

[@bravezoom]

you use mod podge??

[@nurazmeramossa3045]

💞💞💞

[@catssupp400]

It sucks that you got Covid, I hope you are doing better now, especially as I am late to the video. I thing you need to have a good balance of expensive things and cheaper things on your store, and I don’t think anything you have up now is too much of a stretch. If I really liked something I would buy a bigger and better print of it but if I just wanna fill a few frames the postcard sets would be nice. Keep up the good work and just sell whatever makes you happy. Worst comes to worst you could do polls and ask what your fans would want.

[@silvercactus5043]

Where do you order your prints from, Just out of curiosity because Walgreens messes up the color a lot and I want higher quality,,,

[@Lilstarnerd]

iprintfromhome.com, although if you want to stay in that price range, CVS and walmart do a much better job with colors!!

[@fijaystudio]

you have enough followers to have a go at a kickstarter at this point, that's how to avoid large initial outlays.

[@mostlyfunctional]

As someone from outside the US I love the idea of mini prints. However I do not trust polish post with delivering mail and not damaging it in the process (and if you just mail it for cheap they would probably be delivering). I personally would rather pay more for the shiping just to be sure. I PERSONALLY would probably not buy any washi tape or downloadables. I just don't use washi tape and downloadables don't really intrest me. HOWEVER I can see a lot of people wanting to buy them, especially washi tape, a lot of people love washi tape, I'm sure it would be successful. I love your videos and I hope that if you decide to make new products they would be successful.

[@mostlyfunctional]

Also I have to ask. What about selling cloths in your shop? Did you totally gave up on that idea or just decided it's not the right time to do that and you will maybe do it in the future?

[@Lilstarnerd]

I definitely still intend to do it! but that's a huge monetary investment and i just decided now isn't the time. down the road when i know i'm more guaranteed to make a return i definitely will!

[@drodlaren]

Mister international worldwide over here, I think downloadables and envelope sized prints are very friendly. I understand your concerns and have some ideas: - limited edition mini prints - NOT giving free shipping on mini prints for non-international buyers. - minimum 2 (or a number that would make it thick) mini prints if non-international? OMG you could make cute mini sets. (For enviormental reasons or what may be. The way I see it, I can accept a purchase minimum. Buying 1 sticker f.example is a lot of packaging for such a small item. ) - using a EU based dropshipper would probably help a lot. Personally, sometimes it can still be very expensive for me, but I suppose art is a luxury item overall. - Geo-based discounts for international audience? (Ofc will need to accept cookies. Idk my GDPR too well, but I have definetly seen discounts on sites with my vpn on that aren’t there when i change back) - patreon exclusive discount codes to use when shipping internationally? Or newsletter exclusive. Something exclusive so only the ppl who it applies to get it idk. - downloadables are great! Note: I am not asking you for all of these, i’m just sharing the possibilities. I only use a dropshipper personally and not super knowledgable as a seller, but as a consumer? I am well-versed in the cruel world of living not in ‘merica.

[@Lilstarnerd]

ahhh thank you so much for all the ideas!!! i definitely need to consider/look into all of these. tysm!!!