Let's Sketch and Chill 👩‍🎨✨

[@isaacexline4579]

her art has always been so inspirational to me and i’m so happy she at a point where she can post on here in a way that fits in her life comfortably!!!❤️

[@isaacexline4579]

hopefully the fine details of the process fall into place 🧩

[@sandramckay9606]

same!! I've been watching them since so long ago and hearing them now compared to back then is night and day in terms of confidence and happiness in their art and its process. So amazing. :)

[@duckerror4458]

These videos have brought me so much comfort over the years✨ thanks for taking the time to make more✨

[@Kokose]

i am so happy that i finally found other artist with ADHD! i really understand. I tend to jump from one sketch to the other never really finishing anything to a full detailed illustration cuz i tend to get very bored of my artwork quickly and it's close to impossible to sit through making it like couple hours at the time.

[@catherineraper]

Me to! I have so many projects I want to do, but deciding on one thing is so hard.

[@paulaaranedacurtze9981]

i love the idea of include Lopi in yours videos! especially him reading a few chapters of his story! love your video, besos!

[@wisteriarice767]

God it’s crazy to think that the first time I saw was back in fifth grade and now I’m graduating high school😭. You have definitely been a big part of the ride and I love to see your art evolve. Definitely my biggest inspiration.🌿🌿

[@dream_dealer]

Same! It's inasne how time flies... And how Audra's art doesn't cease to inspire us. ♥️

[@alicetvcker4799]

I'm an illustrator with ADHD too, honestly I love when you post because listening to you talk genuinely helps me focus on whatever piece I'm working on. I hope you're doing good

[@prismsandpixels]

editing and voice-over is mainly what's holding me back from making sketchbook tour videos! you're definitely not alone. it all feels like witchcraft to me that people actually do that stuff comfortably lol. proud of you for working hard :) ♥

[@verybigraccoon]

I've always felt the same way, I never understood why there wasn't more fantastical pieces because I love drawing those kinds of scenes based on the rockies

[@tiba5350]

You showing vulnerability and talking about the things in life that are more difficult really makes your content special. Thank you so much. (From a fellow adhd artist)

[@rottenbookworm]

The short story idea with Lopi is really interesting. I also like audio books and podcasts. Looking forward to it. Continue to have fun with your art. :)

[@FelinePoetry]

I don’t understand the hype over these sketchbooks either!!! I’m finally glad to see someone else who feels the same way.

[@missmonispencer9781]

storytime with Lopi while Audra paints seems lovely!!!

[@violethour320]

Yes I would love more Lopi in videos! You two have such great, positive energy together that would be such a great idea!

[@EveBolt]

The story of the white canvas painted white is actually really fascinating, I remember the art history class where the teacher talked about it and it was a great view into an artist's thought process. A lot of the abstract and/or contemporary work can appear really puzzling at first, as the appeal is mostly in looking at how the piece was created (thought process, goal, etc) :)

[@happyturtle95]

I think having Lopi reading his stories in the background is an awesome idea. I love hearing you talk though. You feel like a friend. Just hearing about what you ate for breakfast and what your cats are up to would make me happy lol. I love you Audra xo

[@UndercoverMuffinz]

Holy crap the thumbnail took my breath away!!!! WOW i love this piece and am now so excited to try some abstracty stuff too!!!!

[@dream_dealer]

I'm really glad you've been dwelling into abstract art more, it seems to be going great with your vibe! This video was very relaxing, thank you for giving me some time to sit down, listen to you and watch some beautiful art being made. Very much appreciated. The idea of adding Lopi to your videos, whether it be through a podcast-type thing or him reading his stories, is great! Looking forward to that. I hope you're having a nice day. ♥️🌷

[@teresasmith3022]

I saved this vid til I had a day off so I could settle down with it to work on a fan art and it did not disappoint. Audra's voice is so soothing and it really doesn't matter what she talks about, it always keeps me chill and comfortable while I work. As always, the art is beautiful.

[@intergalacticpeachpatrol]

I totally get what you mean when you mention needing to have it feel like a job. I am exactly the same with my ADHD. Even though I love making art, if there's not that perfect balance of internal and external pressure to do something, it's difficult for me to force myself to do it. Too much external pressure makes me procrastinate. Not enough external pressure puts the task in my peripheral instead of in my immediate attention space. If that makes sense.

[@aureatora]

I really enjoyed this little sketch and chat session. The part with missing your family during the pandemic hit hard, I'm working abroad and wasn't able to see my mum and when I was finally able to get on a plane she very suddenly died just a couple days before we would have met again. This pandemic burnt me out completely. hope you're all staying strong and hanging in there

[@hellodelightfulrando]

ADHD artist here! So happy see so many of us around❤️ also I’d love to hear Lopi’s stories, that sounds super cool idea for a video/videos

[@eminorthworld]

I get it. I loose files all the time! My biggest struggle is file transfer! Also abstract vs realistic absolutely the same! I find more stylized pictures more enjoyable these days then picture perfect ones ❤️

[@ella426]

Before you start recording do you adjust your camera settings to white? Hold a piece of paper infront of your camera so only the paper is visible and adjust your camera settings until the paper is truely white. No point in adjusting the white balance on your computer when the footage itself is too yellow/red/blue. Hope this helps :) Otherwise I really enjoy your chill sketchbook videos!

[@purplypinkpixi21]

Lovely to see you again!!! I would love to hear Lopi's work in a future vid!! Hope to see you both soon!

[@DPWFG]

Yes, landscapes and animals everywhere. Pretty sure I learned about the group of seven at least three times in detail, and only two if them were in an art class.

[@jenavevesnowolf13]

I'd love to listen to his story while watching your inspiring art! These videos of yours always help jumpstart me back into my own art and I find it comforting to hear relatable life stuff from a fellow artist. The little pirate turtle quest sounds cute and fun and made me think of my own niece and nephew that I haven't seen in years because of distance. That's a really cool way to keep in touch. Thanks for continuing to upload!

[@mareeeeep]

Loved the real time drawing💕 Excited for the future plans for your channel!

[@heartzombies1]

Your videos are just a treat! I really love your voice overs while watching your drawing process. Love how it feels like a little podcast. And yes to the story telling/draw/paint video!!!

[@juliaschneeflocke9208]

Your videos are my happy space

[@jenc3247]

I would love a combo video of art and a story! that sounds really nice :)

[@angel_of_the_black_forest]

Beautiful sketching🌸💖⭐

[@lucasferreira8035]

I was really struggling to make art this past week, thinking about giving up. And then your video showed up and it really inspired me to keep working. Thank you 🌸❤️

[@carro_ott]

Your art is so good I can’t handle it

[@LiamAmazarashi]

I'm all for including Lopi

[@carro_ott]

Also I’d love to see a video of you using procreate only because I’m struggling to figure out how to go about it myself. A video of my favorite artist using it would definitely inspire me❤️

[@sofiazalomanina]

thank you for all that you're doing!

[@someonesomewhere2366]

yees the thing with Lopi seems dope!

[@arianraizada4944]

Thing you said about tapped banana and white paint on white board that's what i feel same for them

[@thedramaticbarbie9786]

I will love to hear Lopi's story and you painting in the background 🥺😊

[@colemmason]

so happy to see you having fun and getting into your groove audra! you and your art are so beatiful and im so happy you are sharing it with the world! ❤️🌎✨

[@lizwilson7219]

Watching you draw helps me destress after a long day. I'm so happy you're back!

[@xXNekou]

Aw Audra, watching you paint/draw makes me wanna go back to traditional art (digital is so convenient tho 🙈) and honestly I don't think anyone has any certain expectations towards voiceovers, you just do whatever you feel like, and a story or a podcast-type thing sounds great! ❤ I'm so happy to be one of your Patreons and have a glimpse into your life and art career 🥰

[@afterlifeart3913]

you should try the blank archer and olive books. they are a bit more expensive but they are amazing!

[@lisahell2868]

Yay! Everytime I watch one of your videos, it inspires me so much. I'm currently struggling with art block so thank you for the time you take for this. I love your work, your videos and your voice is very soothing. You make me want to paint right away.

[@Lee_Tia]

Always amazed by your work! Its so cool to see how you put a sketch down and color

[@droddy9768]

congrats on all the hard work you been doin.

[@tiba5350]

Love the podcast vibe idea !

[@emmyalice]

Ahhh, that moment when you added the red to the eyes I was just like YES! The art's beautiful, +1 to loving the abstract elements and mixed levels of detail in the rendering. Really enjoyed this video! It's always lovely to hear what you say about both the subject of the video and also just updates about your life, interests, thoughts and feelings. It's soothing, thank you for sharing. ...Also would be happy to hear chats with Lopi! :D

[@hauntedbykpop7394]

I have been living with my grandmother since the 1st wave stroke. I left the city due to financial problems and started living in the village with Granma. I am happy to be here than my city life of 24years.

[@dhanyayelleti4387]

I am sooo waiting for ur and lopis video!!! Its amazing when authors read their stories and ur art is ❤❤ (Also pls don't stress abt the audio and stuff we all love you)

[@Potionfairie]

I like the podcast idea. I like hearing stories when I draw too.

[@TatyanaVogt]

Oh no! I am sooooo sorry! Editing is often (not always) my least favorite part of the video making process. I am SO glad that you ended up making the video in the end. I've also been thinking about hiring someone to help with video editing (but I film sooooo much stuff that I dont know how to organize my footage in a way that someone else could handle). I Feel like i would always be scared that I'd send some random diary type clip... Anyway, the art is beautiful! Your art is always so inspiring to me and it was fun to work along with you during this video. Also YES, I love Notion. I've been using it for awhile and I really love it. I'm constantly trying to tweak it really fit my needs.

[@phavriel9779]

This is suchh a good idea, I would die to listen to a short stories while watching you draw/ paint. The podcast-y vibe will be really cool as well, can't wait.

[@libbibunni]

omg im so excited to hear his book!! that is an awesome video idea

[@amandaray_art]

The editing and voice-over is always the most frustrating and nerve racking part for me too haha. Can’t wait to find out what’s in store 😊

[@Enocia]

I reccomend getting some photography lights to set up when you record. They are pretty inexpensive on amazon. I tried linking an example here but your comment section didn't like a link. Just look up photography lights, and you should be able to find some from $30-$80 for one or two of them. They have umbrellas that bounce the light so the light is softer but still bright. They really enhance your lighting in art videos.

[@AudraAuclair]

I actually have 3 big lights already. Idk, maybe I need softboxes instead or maybe the lights need to be closer.

[@Enocia]

@@AudraAuclair The reason I suggested the umbrella lights is it is diffused light, so it will brighten things up without being harsh. Same idea to the soft boxes.

[@miyuuri8591]

It's 1am and i'm celebrating my birthday drinking my favourite tea Well you posted a video and i'm really happy thank you I'm glad you're still uploading here🥺🥰

[@elizabethburke169]

Happy birthday 🎊

[@miyuuri8591]

@@elizabethburke169 Thank you 😊

[@dream_dealer]

Happy birthday!

[@miyuuri8591]

@@dream_dealer Thank you 😄

[@Gleamiarts]

Happy birthday :)

[@artsymonarch9611]

Glad to see more art :)

[@MCRObsessor13]

take your time and just know it’s always a joy to see when you upload 💕 so excited to hear your plans, but take it easy and stay safe!!

[@Finelinernerd]

Hey Audra! First of all this is really pretty and I loved watching it come to life! Secondly about editing, I hate that part myself, and the simplest, easiest and least problematic process I’ve found is doing EVERYTHING on my phone. If you’re interested get Splice (an editing app for mobile) where you can chop your mobile-recorded video up, record your voice over and add music all within it (I import music from Chillhop to use), export it to your camera roll and upload to KZbin via, well, the KZbin app 😂. I will never look back because recording on camera, editing in crappy software and exporting not only took hours and hours the whole process is just really clunky to me and I wanted to spend more time painting than editing. I probably sound like an advert but I’m just another artist that has also struggled with this side of things and if you try this out I hope it reduces some stress 🖤🖤

[@otohime8516]

Omg the 14:51 moment was so precious

[@juliaschneeflocke9208]

I'm really looking forward to your big sketchbook test video

[@Lindie231]

Lovely as always ❤️ you are such an inspiration to me. Sending love

[@katherinescheld]

This painting was great, I love how it turned out!

[@kimwicks5540]

You are my favorite artist, I'm always so happy when you post!! 💞

[@smallishkae]

I loved the real-time line art footage at the end!

[@Roomtemperturemilk]

I’m always so happy when you upload🌸 its so chill and nice 💕

[@maryvladimirovna1246]

Love you and your works😍

[@xamandapanda]

so excited for the lopi vid!!!!

[@keaganegbert8650]

Love the drawing and the video!!!

[@samsillistrations7617]

ahhhhhhhh omg love your content!

[@AnnaGlin]

I'd love to hear Lopi's stories!

[@mayalua1]

I love your vídeos, and I love hearing you and your thoughts, actually kida organize me. I do wanna hear Lopi too :)

[@VaniaParada]

Hi Audra, I think you would like the Strathmore mixed media sketchbook (serie 500). I tried so many sketchbooks, because I paint with watercolor, gouache, acrylics, oils, pencils...and is the only sketchbook I really like. (Is Hot press, cotton paper).

[@maggiemae3825]

I love these videos, but I also love the ones in real time from time to time. Just throwing that out there. 🙂

[@amberdulay7238]

Honestly, I don’t get the hype of the illo sketchbooks either. Apparently, the paper used to be good for watercolors? But now, it’s no different than any cheap crappy sketchbook, as far as water based media is concerned. I personally prefer the Moleskine Watercolor sketchbook, or the Strathmore Mixed Media sketchbook. Even the old Jane Davenport mixed media sketchbooks are great, if you can find them. Love the art and thanks for the new video! Hope all is well.

[@catherineraper]

I love this artwork, I have ADHD to and I’m also trying to get into a routine with my work.

[@piperbarronsrenegade3471]

I look forward to the reading and drawing session. See you then!

[@SashaFitzgerald]

Thank you for the inspiring video!

[@eiszapfenkobold]

Now i am interested in a gaming video of you and lopi, sounds fun.

[@Purpleloo]

I love lost!

[@Snowmouse]

I just started a new sketchbook also by Handbook, it’s the Handbook co travelogue like normal sketchbook? Idk know what it’s called but it’s like not a watercolour one. Anyway, having never tried an illo sketchbook, but from having seen a lot of people use it, this sketchbook (it would really help if I knew what it was called) feels like a cross between the illo and watercolour sketchbook. It’s like sketch paper in the way that it takes graphite and ink and other dry media but the paint stays on top like it does on cellulose watercolour paper and doesn’t sink in that gross way that unsized paper does. It’s a cream colour paper like a moleskine and it’s similarly bound, but it has a slight tooth it rather than being completely smooth. I’ve only used watercolour on it, not gouache, but it takes it pretty nicely. Idk if that made any sense, but I’d highly recommend it

[@JadaBstudio]

🥰🥂 video time

[@theresenienhuysen4139]

I clicked so fast on this video! Exactly what I needed tonight 🥰❤️

[@ohheydevin1992]

Have you tried the Strathmore 500 series mixed media sketchbooks? They’re beautiful and really take a beating. I’ve gotten so picky over the years and have resorted to binding my own sketchooks if I can’t get my hands on a strathmore one.

[@AudraAuclair]

I will add that to my list! 👍✨

[@artbybilyana]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thinks the effing banana taped to a wall is so damn stupid!! So glad to see videos from you. I’m in need of some inspiration to pick up my sketchbook.

[@countendreco8888]

i cant wait for story time with lopi

[@alysonrezendes1920]

so funny ive been working in this exact same sketchbook lately! I wish the size was a bit bigger honestly, but otherwise no complaints

[@zarabibimalik]

this is really nice

[@PeachSunsetArt]

I live in Kentucky, USA, and landscape art is very popular here, along with horses. I always hated them both (and kinda do struggle with liking those). I always felt weird cause' I was the only person here drawing fantasy art of girls with horns, and weird stuff like that.

[@aliveriyillustrations]

Love your videos!

[@taitanator1998]

Ah I love your intro! It looks wonderful!♥♥

[@katieholsinger645]

I’ve been separated from my (adult) kids since this started. I just got fully vaccinated and can’t wait to travel to see them soon. We do dnd over discord, Skype, but I really miss them. You’re not alone. Hugs.

[@biancaluv9754]

miss you 🥹

[@MonkeyDAmy]

We do want to hear Lopi’s stories 🙏🏽🥰

[@ADaniBear]

missed youu!!!

[@artsy__heart7972]

❤

[@fufufuyen]

wow

[@casandrabravo2208]

Do you use Pinterest and if yes what do search for inspiration ?

[@OffSheGos]

Have you tried the etchr sketchbook?