Let’s Finish This! | Pride Month SPEEDPAINT

Completing the artwork from last weekend’s livestream in continued support of BLM & the National Black Justice coalition: a charity which supports the members and uplifts the voices of the black LGBT community 💖🌈
Thanks for waiting - lemme know what you think of the finished piece down in the comments! Happy Pride month! 💖
▶ INFORMATION, PETITIONS AND WAYS TO DONATE & SUPPORT THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#
▶ CHARITY LINKS:
- National Black Justice Coalition - new.nbjc.org/get-involved
- Trans Women of Color Collective - www.twocc.us/
▶ PRINTS OF THIS ARTWORK AVAILABLE ON REDBUBBLE: www.redbubble.com/i/art-print...
(100% of the profits from the first month of sales will be donated to the Trans Women of Color Collective)
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▶ FINISHED ARTWORK FROM TODAY’S VIDEO:
- DeviantArt: www.deviantart.com/abd-illust...
- Instagram: / cbisrqvl_xc
- Twitter (Various Sizes): / 1273293100232908800
- Tumblr (Various Sizes): abd-illustrates.tumblr.com/po...
If you want to use today’s artwork for personal use as a wallpaper etc, please make a donation to one of the charities linked above!
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-- MUSIC USED --
- A Caring Friend by Bad Snacks
- Easy Saturday by Bad Snacks
- Equinox by Bad Snacks
- Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
(all tracks sourced from KZbin Audio Library)

[@ABDIllustrates]

Howdy y'all, thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed seeing the transformation from WIP to finished artwork here as much as I did - it was a ton of fun to revisit this character, and it was even more fun to take a few hours to go all in on the rendering like this \(^^)/ As I type this, the fundraiser for the NBJC is nearly at $3000, so if you enjoyed this and wanna help us reach that absolutely bonkers number before the week is out, in whatever capacity you're able to, the donation button should be right next to this video. Either way, thanks so much for all of the generosity y'all have shown so far, it's been both mindblowing and super duper heartwarming to see SO much concentrated kindness come together in the midst of everything going on in the world right now 💖 (Also, if y'all have any suggestions for what we could name this stylish gal, feel free to drop 'em in the replies here!) (^^)/

[@reddprander9079]

Aine. It means, 'One who exudes radiance and bliss in everyone's life around her.' And honestly I think that holds up the strong powerful woman vibes she gives.

[@kitsch.mp3]

she gives off big alayna vibes

[@sincerelytheo]

The stream chat seemed to really like Thalia. I don't know if it has any meaning specific to her, but it's a really pretty name

[@alamodepotter1797]

While watching the stream the name Venessa weirdly came to mind and I think it might fit her well?

[@emilialavil2618]

Thalia was really popular during the stream and it was so pretty!

[@HilariouslyScary]

I love how sweet you are to your fans. I think a lot of people get frustrated when they're constantly being corrected, but you took the time to hear out their comments and actually thank them. That's really big of you 😊

[@Coffnist_Charm]

Me when 1 of my favorite LGBTQ artists like another one of my favorite LGBTQ artists: 🤩

[@yeetbigly5827]

*sarah has been spotted in the wild*

[@squirrelbeez5123]

HilariouslyScary Omg Hi! I love u! Also I agree

[@misanthropist9602]

Wow what are you doing here!😅 Didn’t expect that

[@gretchen0222]

Oh mah gosh it’s a Sarah

[@uniqua_happy]

As a black teenage girl, or just being Black in general, the amount of work and feedback you used just to make her hair as accurate as it could be makes me feel amazing. Black people take lots of work, care, and appreciation towards our hair so the reason for you just wanting to make it look and feel accurate towards the actual style, makes me feel so included and respected and I’m sure it makes other people feel good too! Especially you adding baby hairs (which could also be seen as Edges) was just an added amazingness towards the piece! You have no idea how grateful I am for this, and even though I may not be Trans, I still feel very included; so Thank You, so much for all that you are doing and keep up the good work! 💝💛💙 💙💖🤍💖💙

[@lofi_bunny_a.m9890]

This is so wholesome omg 💕💕💕

[@shegimmienerd]

yes as a black girl i agree she’s so cutee

[@just_a_ghost_kid7229]

I think LaNiyah is good name for her, after a black special needs girl who was on my bus back in elementary school. Nobody knew she had special needs, so she used to get bullied a lot, even though all she ever did was add to her impressively long paper copy of her playlist. When I see her around nowadays, she seems to be doing much better, and I always let her hug me and say hi to her when I see her. Although I was one of the few who didn't bully her, I still wish I did more for her, since it was always the way she said something, or how she interacted with her brother that seemed to set the bullies off. Kids would dig in her backpack and open up the pouches without her permission and take her notebook from her hands and read it. I sincerely hope she's doing well now, and doesn't have to deal with that shit.

[@yourvalentines]

Beautiful name, beautiful story. I give my kindest from where we'll never meet

[@princessthyemis]

That's so terrible to hear she got bullied!!!

[@princessthyemis]

How come no one knew??

[@just_a_ghost_kid7229]

@@princessthyemis Either she kept it a secret or they just didn't care. I honestly didn't know myself until high school, but I had a feeling that her brain was different from the other kids. Not bad different, just different. She was/is honestly such a nice girl. Anything she did that wasn't friendly was because people saying terrible things, and she's only human. Those kids were so apathetic and rude, they couldn't see all she wanted was to be left alone to write.

[@StarboyJuno]

Beutiful name and story!

[@peachypanda57]

the boots are even more beautiful than i could have ever imagined

[@mrscarebear8183]

I really want to know where I can get a pair 😁😂

[@ajcruise8321]

I feel like they were inspired by a certain pair of boots from demonia. They look just like this.

[@paperkid73]

You mean boot-iful

[@peachypanda57]

@@paperkid73 omg yes 😂

[@shegimmienerd]

ikrr i wish they were realll

[@uniquecolorsart2776]

ABD is just the most wholesome art youtuber along with a couple other of my favorites, but like GENUINELY who says "you guys went out of your way to correct me. THANK YOU" So many people would have gotten annoyed or upset, but this amazing human goes 'thank you'. I love it. Please don't stop

[@HilariouslyScary]

The colors in this are just gorgeous. 😍😍 Teach me your ways

[@iamafrog5001]

HilariouslyScary omg hi

[@kc-eb7wm]

ur voice is so satisfying like dude,,

[@crungler]

ye, really

[@sophia__yang]

Ikr

[@lemonade_spice]

He's like the British bob ross of yt

[@confusedtea7]

@@lemonade_spice I didn't even realise he was British. It just sounds normal to me (I'm British)

[@solace761]

His voice is so calming! I’d say he should read me bedtime stories but since I always save ABD videos for right before I fall asleep, it’s pretty much the same effect :P

[@occudo2567]

" The expert method of squinting at my reference images for a really long time and then deciding y e a h this is close enough" and getting this amaizing results is my new life goal

[@florent4470]

So since we are talking about the LGBTQ community I really really wanted to raise awareness about a thing that has been happening in Poland (where I live). It is starting to be worse and worse here. Our president keeps saying that we are not people, and when he sometimes admits that we are human, he calls us inferior, I remember our national television saying that the LGBTQ are not equal as human beings, that we are lesser just for existing. What little laws we have that do protect us are taken away, if we are beaten up the police doesn't care, when we protest, they arrest us. If you want to help, just reading this is enough, I just want people to talk about it so we don't stand alone in this situation. If you can, please raise awareness.

[@leeschelly8384]

I hope you are doing well during a struggling time like that. Please know that there is nothing wrong with you being you! 🌟🌟🌟

[@forgemakesstuff2734]

I hope you're doing ok and I hope people come to their senses soon, there's nothing wrong with you and there never will be

[@rpcsa8]

Hope everything’s doing okay OP, please be safe.

[@reddprander9079]

YES MAN. YES. WE ABSOLUTELY STAN REPRESENTATION IN THIS HOUSE OF DORKS. B E A U T I F U L. You drew her so prettyyyyyy like I'm simping over herrrrrrr gOD- Beautiful as always, Alex. I never expected less of you.

[@__error_404_4]

She gives me Big Sister vibes. She would let you do things but would put you in your place if you did something stupid. You could tell her about your problems and she would help you out.

[@circuitthefur8596]

Everything about this art piece is incredible... the people who politely gave criticism, the artist being a wonderful person by taking the criticism, the artist being so supportive and willing to donate money to an amazing cause, the art itself looking fabulous, and the representation that trans women need. All I can say is thank you, to anyone who donated, to the artist, and to everyone who supports LGBTQ people. So thank you, we need more people like you in the world.

[@corvidcrow331]

She is absolutely gorgeous, I love that you decided to do a black trans woman. Black trans women have carried the LGBT since stonewall, we owe them so much. Not to mention stonewall started because a black trans woman named Marsha p. Johnsen threw a brick at a police officer at a gay bar the police were raiding, they are icons.

[@gretzkyyy5645]

Every time ABD Illustrates posts and I click as fast as I can

[@achilles2734]

Honestly, we need more people like you in the world. People who'd donate to charity, support the LGBT+ members, and still be extremely humble and awesome. Art looks awesome! Keep up doing amazing things, Alex.

[@kennyyy9633]

“We are all about accurate representation in this house” YES

[@jadonrowe273]

She’s so pretty

[@ghostbox.nostalgia7829]

This looks phenomenal!! I love they holographic parts,and her hair is gorgeous!! Would you ever do some of the other flags, like aro or non binary? I think you would do a wonderful job. Keep up the fantastic work man!

[@elizabethsullivan1894]

I'd love to see an NB design too! They tend to get overlooked too often, I feel like.

[@ghostbox.nostalgia7829]

@@elizabethsullivan1894 I've noticed that too. I think he could definitely do them justice though. He's wicked good at outfit design

[@Matthew-jv3il]

:0 this is so rad it almost helps sooth the pain knowing our world is crumbling apart as we speak Yay

[@kitsch.mp3]

Thanks for doing this!! This is a really cool lookin speedpaint for a great cause and all of the trans POC over here in America really appreciate it so thank you Alex!!

[@jenylnovo9402]

thank you. for your sweet nature, for your reaction towards corrections, for your efforts, for your kind nature and for having such a big heart that you're doing this. thank you. i hope you stay happy, healthy and proud as well. cheers!

[@redronnie17]

That stream was such a lovely, welcoming, inclusive, environment and I honestly can't wait for the next one!!

[@4mpl1f1er]

Remember kids, *WHEN YOU DO NOT KNOW SOMEBODY'S PRONOUNS-* call them a they.

[@aleaf1494]

Or just ask :)

[@tempyluvsmitski]

Aagh, I can't believe I missed the live stream!! At least I get to see the finished project! I love that you're celebrating this and recognizing all this stuff. I'm subscribed to you solely for a speedpaint that you did a couple of years ago of the pride flags as humans. This comment might be irrelevant, but Thank you for drawing this, it looks awesome :>

[@LCD1602]

I live your commentary your voice is so smooth :000

[@nightcatssketchbook]

That looks SO amazing!! The colors are so vibrant, and the textures look incredible.!

[@gabysart9484]

QwQ I love how beautiful you draw. It makes me so happy to be part of this community and you inspire me so much as an artist and as an Ace Bi ♡

[@8cladgamer210]

Trans girl here, I love this peice. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

[@mang0.s0da96]

god your art style IS EVERYTHING!!!

[@TyrannoLime]

Three words: You are Inspirational. Thank you for everything you do, everything you are, and everything you stand for; as it has helped me to do, to be, and to stand in my own life.

[@baileyjarrett6075]

Don’t be shy drop the reference for the boots so I can buy them 😊 😂 they look SO cool, courtesy to your drawing skills as well

[@vampire_bitez]

You are definitely one of my favorite artist. You own up to your mistakes and have a very nice style. You seem mind and a hard worker. Thank you for making art.

[@trashifrog]

I've never been this early. Oh and, hey I love everything about your channel, the mix of your voice, art and creativity is giving me life.

[@savvymarshmallow7160]

Oooh I’m so glad you finished it!

[@Stephanie568]

I LOVE her design!! She is SO pretty!!

[@morganmurner1581]

You did SO WELL on the hair, skirt, and shoes!! I've never seen anyone attempt to depict holographic fabric before, including digitally, and I think you did great!

[@tamarlevy5949]

bro i've been a fan of your art for years and i'm so glad you're such an open and kind person. i had no idea when i saw that you opened a youtube channel that this community is going to be so positive and informative and honestly i'm just so glad i found you when i did :')

[@gemafire9968]

SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I can see her leading a Pride Parade! You drew her so well and with so much thought and love! Thank you for being amazing and Perfect!

[@kayleighlehrman9566]

She's so beautiful and my disaster lesbian self is all heart flutters for her

[@peachypanda57]

yesssssssss

[@neekitsart990]

Your voice is lovely, your artwork is inspiring, and you are so so kind and patient with your followers. I really appreciate having a channel like yours and a person like you as prevalent in the art community as you are. Thank you for continuing to be amazing

[@stardaisy5570]

This is my first time watch this guy, and he seems like an incredible human being.

[@Sparksterchan]

You did an amazing job on her, Alex! The skirt and boots are lovely, and oh my gosh her hair 💙 Beautiful work as always, and I'll definitely be purchasing/donating. :)

[@crystab3244]

The piece turned out so good! She looks beautiful!! Watching you render the hair has really inspired me. I'd like to include all ethnicities of people in a webcomic I'm working on, and you've made me want to really do more research to make sure everything is accurate and not caricaturized. I live in a part of the US where this all stemmed from, and my heart breaks for my friends and classmates who have experienced horrible things their whole lives. Thank you for helping.

[@cloud3d_iridescence188]

I wasn't sure where you were going with the skirt when you added the blobs of color going outward, but omg that is beautiful!!

[@Sleepy-Pile-of-Ashe]

This looks so awesome!!!! I now feel inspired to draw a skirt that looks like that!

[@ferntheplant5204]

This is gorgeous, the detail, the ethnic accuracy, and the fundraiser are all beautiful things to contribute to! Thank you for making this!

[@macc7300]

I have no words there are just to many good things in this piece! Love your work ABD!❤️

[@pastryqueen2821]

AHHH!!! She’s so pretty!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love your art so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@valefornox]

Thank you for the good vibes and good cause!

[@Bugwithatophat]

It looks great! I really enjoyed the stream as well

[@dianacrystal6972]

This looks amazing!!! The holo actually looks very realistic, and I bet it is really hard to color and draw the rainbows.

[@sanderssides7390]

thank you for the holographic rendering tutorial 👏👏 it was actually very useful lol

[@skeletal_butterflies]

So I love how you did this.😍 Also, you said that “we’re all about representation in this house” so are we your siblings, children, or we just live in the same art house?

[@jaygemklocx2578]

This is by far my favorite drawing you've done. Its gorgeous💙❤

[@melwilson471]

You are such an inspiration, so kind and welcoming, even to a bunch of strangers on the internet. I was so happy I got to see the stream and I hope you do more in the future. I think it’s incredibly valuable to be able to see our favourite artists draw in real-time. Also those shoes omg.

[@CodyCrochetArt]

This is SO pretty, i cant stress that enough! I really badly want someone to cosplay as her, i think that would be so cool. i am in love with this drawing, GORGEOUS!!!

[@elizabethsullivan1894]

Wow! The original design was cool, but it's amazing how much more vibrant you got it. I'm especially blown away by the shiny skirt--that looks amazing! The shoes are also fantastic--I loved the airbrush effect.

[@ungifted5056]

She is so bEAUTIFUL!! you're art always makes me happy just seeing how well made it is, and you can really tell how much you love making art ☺

[@Too_CloseToTheSun]

So glad this dropped I was having a bad day. I love watching your videos when I'm stressed out. Thank you Alex! 😊

[@orio2941]

You drew her edges (baby hairs) and braids so good!! I love your art so much!!

[@riverfrankamp1106]

Oh my gosh this is amazing!!!! You are so good at this!

[@3proutboy]

Aaaaaahhh shess so cutee, im soo happy how you drew herrrr

[@drizzerey926]

This picture turned out so beautiful! I definitely had to go buy a notebook ^^ Thank you for making such amazing artwork!

[@snorsaxattacks]

It was not until this moment that I realized that I have not seen many holographic recreations in artwork before and now I know why! Honestly though, I think you nailed it!

[@baby-bunny-studios2285]

I love how beautiful and happy she looks. She looks amazing!

[@ShedinjaNinja]

YESS!!!

[@artastic_friend]

Absolutely stunning! Great job!

[@pigeon_stab6981]

YOU NAILED THAT HOLOW EFFECT !! ❤️❤️

[@adragondog]

If i met her on the street, i would start crying, appologize, and ask if i could be her friend cause oh my baby jesus, I hve never seen a person more aesthetically pleasing.

[@AlexandoriaART]

That holographic skirt looks so good! This piece overall is amazing.

[@jangabanga5810]

I didn't know how much I needed a calming speedpaint video until now. Love the artwork!

[@synsyin4725]

I love how you render your artwork! It always turns out SO WELL!

[@riminabuchanan8797]

I agree with you. Her shoes are AWESOME LOOKING. You've really improved your art style over the past few years and I'm super proud of you! Keep you the great work Alex!!

[@Anna-ps1us]

This is beautiful, literally swelled me with tears.

[@purplecrystal3278]

sometimes i think i am good t art then i watch a speedpaint from you. This is so good and i am kinda obsessed

[@lorimadison1645]

It was so much fun watching your livestream and I really love how this turned out! Seeing first hand how you incorporate advice and critiques is really inspiring not only for drawing but for improving how you view critique in general. I love this video and I hope anyone who reads this has a lovely day/night ^_^

[@princessthyemis]

Wow this finished product ended up looking amazing! At first I thought the translucent skirt was a terrible idea, but then the finished product looked fantastic! ! And I absolutely loved what you said at the end of the video: "keep on being kind". that's lovely. And true.

[@merrymarigoldgold]

ahhhh she's so cute!!! i absolutely need those shoes tho they're amazing! you did a wonderful job!!

[@GhostInProgress]

I looove the way those boots ended up, great job

[@allonym2090]

I totally did not just like this video in my other two KZbin accounts because one like it not enough. I appreciate all your work, which is really good! and I love learning about art and representation from you and my fellow fans of you! I am an artist/writer myself and am not always sure how I should handle LGBTQ+ characters so I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@urmom-bb8fb]

Your voice is so calming i like watching your videos when u need to relax

[@loadingfont]

Everything you create is always so pretty, this piece especially! Like every thing about her is pretty 🥺💞

[@Henzoid]

I still wear the bisexual pride witch shirt all the time, your designs are, as usual, absolutely stunning.

[@creature7648]

I think you did a wonderful job on the skirt! It looks so similar to actual holographic fabric♡

[@mapotofu1841]

Omg that holographic fabric looks AMAZING! Dude your art is so cool I love the way you shade and color and just everything about it

[@KainoPhoeno]

Excuse me you missed something. Where is the word “ gorgeous “ in the title? Cause like, this is gorgeous. The title is very misleading.

[@iwillcry]

Gosh her design is amazing and you really nailed the hair !!

[@letswrithe]

these always make me so so so happy

[@percabethlumity]

OMG this turned out so beautiful! Love it

[@boltzydog527]

Omg i fricking love your art style. The holographic fabric came out really well.

[@Flareontoast]

I missed the livestreams and I am grateful you did a speedpaint of it! I also particularly enjoy your voiceovers, they're really soothing to me. The hair texture looks super cool! Also the boots. Dang.

[@sophia__yang]

I'm so glad I found you, this piece and probably every piece are beautiful. You take the time to give us a hard worked-on drawing, not only for us, but yourself as well. I also love how you take the time to say thank you to everyone and to be one of the best artists out there. So now its our turn. *thank you!!!* 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 (Also ngl you have a really soothing voice lmao)

[@eloraprimrose]

Ah omg!! I absolutely adore this piece!!!

[@borderlineschizo3631]

Wow this looks amazing!!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@xxratsrcutexx3494]

Her moon shoes are soooo pretty!

[@grackenthekracken8019]

does anyone just... think about people? and how happy they can be? and you cry because it makes you happy too? I do.

[@sideralumen]

Bro shes so pretty I love her 🥺

[@kimlarsen6779]

Walking home from work and this popped up. Got excited and pressed on it immediately