lots of painting and deep cleaning my flat

[@stairsonjupiter6301]

i loveee it at 11:15 when the camera zooms in on the photo of you and ed!! such a good shot

[@minna4285]

For a drawing idea it would be interesting to see your take on making book cover illustrations for your favourite book or a book from childhood or something like that, or if you want a smaller idea maybe some daffodiles. My question is this, since you have lived in many different places and therefore, I assume, have friends spread out all over the world, how do yo manage to keep in touch with everyone?

[@BrenaCosta3]

Here in Brazil we say "quentinho no coração" when we feel cozy. So, Fran, thank you so much for making me feel a "quentinho no coração". Much love from here. Everything's gonna be okay soon.

[@Eva-bj9yu]

Que lindo! Adorei

[@mandyversailles]

siiiim

[@IvnaLinsIllustration]

ai gente, melhor comentário 🥰

[@wendythompson6169]

For a drawing idea I think drawing from history is fun, like greek mythology or even historic figures like joan of arc, or khutulun. Or even taking statues and making them characters.

[@EmilyKariya]

Ooooh yes this idea! I would love love love to see you do this Fran!!! How about historical figures we don't all know about? Less famous ones? Indigenous people? Forgotten/ignored heroines?

[@pepperstudiosminiatures1397]

Your videos and laughter brings such happiness to my heart right now. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@lvas1929]

Thank you for posting Fran. I was worried about you in New York. I’m glad you and Ed are safe. Your art is important. Times like these we need beautiful things even more. Keep doing what you do. ❤️

[@thaliaroman3650]

Drawing idea: A fancy Giraffe on a date in the city. I don’t have any questions just that this video was so relaxing.

[@simply1v]

Drawing Idea: I would love to see a nice woodsy scene, something magical but also like 'stuck in time' almost. Like the rest of the world hasn't touched it. But it has alot of character and charm. I'm feeling dreamy from all the extra reading I have been able to fit in during this time. And I feel like many of us would love to live in this type of place right now because you could still go out and explore with out worry.

[@ivyyandgold]

drawing idea: think like miyazaki universe, its a person walking in an environment surrounded by little spite creatures that are glowing and friendly and lovely and giving the person comfort

[@ChloeNyiri]

I love your videos! I "watch" or rather listen to them while I paint and it warms my heart how down-to-earth you are! 💕 Thank you for veing an inspiration!

[@weikaillustration]

On the last video I asked for more cozy homey content and my wish has been granted

[@sydneylaurel3921]

We love you Fran! All of us lonely at home people just want a friend and to be a part of your life. Ha! There’s a drawing idea, all of us with you in spirit 💛

[@Anna-jd7fd]

Thank you, Fran, for keeping the videos coming!! My sis, our cousins and I just started a group chat with a 25 day drawing challenge and it is so much fun to see how the others intepret the assignments. Nice way to bond with friends, even if they live hundreds of kilometres away (or just at the other end of the city, these days..)... stay safe, stay sane!

[@katylouise6497]

Today, for me is Day 5 and it's a gloomy Sunday morning in England. You made made me laugh out loud when you adjusted the camera to see the sketchbook. Watching you drink your fresh coffee has given me the push of jealousy to get out of bed and make my own hahah. THANK-YOU! Your pink hair looks awesome in that light, really compliments your skin tone.

[@cecilieellefsen]

Thank you so much Fran for uploading videos now, they keep me sane. 💖

[@norma3076]

I love The Artist's Way, I've had mine for 15 years and am so thrilled that an amazing and tallented illustrater as yourself is reading it now :) I hope you can share your progress and or thoughts on it. Greetings from Spain

[@StudioHannah]

THANK YOU for showing random little daily things, because you taught me that there are REUSABLE CLOTH COFFEE FILTERS! I had never even thought of reusable ones for my pour-over coffees. Immediately went on Etsy and found some made of hemp to order. I do compost the ones that I use currently, but I really like the idea of reusable ones.

[@carolinac7420]

I don't know why but it's so relaxing watching you make coffee. For the drawing idea: draw your favorite childhood story with your own twist

[@gonnie8464]

You Made me so happy and relaxt. I did the same with the news the last weeks and work in health care too. I was overwelmd by al of it. Now its time to go back to me. I love the artist way too. Please make more video’s like this.

[@elaeria]

So happy you and Ed and the babies are healthy and safe! I keep thinking about the plants in your studio amd hoping they are okay! I think a good drawing idea would be to draw what they are up to right now. Did they start a grow operation, LOL? Are they basking in the sun by the window? Trying on all your tshirts? Painting the walls with your art supplies? I think that would make for a hilarious drawing idea. 🤣❤ Keep taking care of you. Thank you for letting us all know how you are doing and for your words of support in this weird time!

[@starremix]

My idea for draw with me: a cat person or just a regular person, looking at their laptop which shows a window with a park and birds in it. As for a question. What are your favorite flowers?

[@JosephineAhnelt]

Adore your Content! Drawing: Your favorite Movie Scene Question: What was your favorite Toy as a Kid? Much Love :)

[@bectron11]

Thanks for this Fran. It was just what I needed. After a week break I’m back working on my picture book project, I was so worried it was going to be dropped but thankfully the client wants me to continue! It has been really tricky now that my studio has been taken over by my husband who is working full time from home and also my kids being at home(we are in full lockdown in New Zealand). I know it will be a bit of trial and error to work out how we make our new normal work for us. Thank you for your calm and chilled videos in such a hectic time💜

[@marie_n_bad]

Is it weird to say that it is somewhat comforting to see you film at home ? Your appartment looks so nice and well furnished ! It goes with your personality so well :) As for a drawing idea I would say to draw a character inspired by a song you like ? Or a whole illustration only based on it ? It would be cool !! As always love u Fran stay safe!!!

[@rachelc5616]

Maybe you could draw some of your favorite dishes and snacks? I really love food illustration and would love to see some in your style 💕 As for my question, do you have a daily and or weekly creative routine? Like do you normally have specific days that you draw, specific days that you paint, etc. Love ya Fran! Stay healthy and stay safe 🌼

[@giulianapetoletti7099]

Hace casi un mes que encontré tu canal, y quería decir que haces un trabajo hermoso, es super relajante escucharte hablar, amo la dinámica con la que grabas y editas tus vídeos y estoy reviviendo las ganas de seguir intentando con el dibujo tradicional ya que el 90% de lo que dibujo es digital. Gracias por hacerme compania mientras trabajo en mis dibujos. Espero que este canal este por mucho tiempo para poder seguir disfrutando de tu trabajo. Saludos desde Córdoba Argentina ♥

[@whoahannah87]

I would love to see a cityscape/landscape in your style with some awesome grungey details and all!

[@jayquelinmydude]

For the draw with me, you could draw fantasy/DnD characters in everyday situations! As for the question: what does art mean to you? How did it affect you and your life? How do you think it will develop moving forwards?

[@andreamoorcroft6127]

I hope you both continue to stay well during this time. Was relieved to see a video from you. On another note Cereal is such a love bug!! Too cute!!!!! Was nice seeing you potter around your apartment doing bits. Take care xx

[@collinmullis9334]

Drawing idea: a person living/sitting in a light bulb

[@cashewlove]

Drawing idea: a closeup of a biulding where every window shows someone doing something different at the same moment Question: what is, in your opinion, the most overrated quality? PS: I LOVE YOUR WOODEN FLOOR I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT TYPE OF PARQUEEEET

[@Pauvalbe]

Fraaaan, gracias por este video. Ni te imaginai cuánto me relaja y me baja la ansiedad. No sabes cuánto ayudas, gracias y espero con ansias el próximo video❤

[@nenybuns]

Dear Fran, i love all your videos and I am a long time follower (fan :D) and Patron but I have to say: this video made me SO happy and relaxed, it must be my new favorite! Thank you so much for taking us with you on your life‘s journeys, when you were cleaning your apartment , it made me feel sooo calm and relaxed! Such a wonderful little trip! I hope you , Ed and the cats stay save and take care of your mental health in these trying times. You are such a wonderful inspiration , art wise but also in life and i thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and daily thoughts with us. Big (virus free) hug from Germany! - Neny

[@surf2chick]

Drawing ideas: I would be so happy to see you drawing people dancing the Lindy Hop (a wonderful swing dance from the 1920s/30s) ♡. Vintage clothing might make interesting silhouettes :). Another idea would be people dancing at home in their most ridiculous Pyjamas (i'm thinking of Dinosaur Onesies and Fluffy Bunny Slippers). Love your videos! Thank you for everything, Fran, you are wonderful! Many hugs!

[@ritamoschini4312]

¡Gracias por este video, Fran! Tiendo a sobre-exigirme mucho y ponerme ansiosa por eso, ver tus videos ayuda mucho when the chill vibes are needed. Algo en la iluminación, las shots, la música y your way of portraying daily life... idk, I find it really distressing. Also the kindness, me llega mucho y hace que me sea más fácil ser amable conmigo misma. Anyway, hope you and Ed are doing better after everything that happened

[@aurorek3482]

Drawing idea: a pianist (human or not!) playing for themselves. Thanks for your video Fran, it relaxed me so much and I needed this 😊 Take care !

[@TheRocio003]

Drawing idea: Podrías dibujar a tus hermosos gatos como humanos y a uds como los gatos de la casa. ¿cómo serían Hamburguesa y Cereal si fuesen humanos? jajajaj abrazos Fran

[@thenoitherful]

Que buena ideaaa jajaja

[@TheRocio003]

@@thenoitherful jajsjaj gracias! 💁‍♀️

[@Fa-rb3lm]

x2 espero Fran vea este comentario, es super genial la idea 💖

[@agnieszkawierzbinska2385]

Drawing ideas: - roe bucks having coffee in a cafe since humans are at home; - a takeaway delivering itself; - a collection of window views and a kind of connected question... how did it go with Urbanowicz? Take care!

[@JoanneGarcia]

I started The Artist's Way also! Those morning pages and other exercises are so good but also so hard to make room for ... it's really cool to see how you're going through it and staying inspired. Love your artwork. Makes me want to go be creative ... :)

[@lauragonfer]

This is the WHOLESOME content I needed this afternoon💕 thank you Fran for being such a light in these uncertain times❤️❤️

[@EmilyKariya]

I was really happy seeing your face actually, not that I don't love watching you drawing too, but seeing people talking is so helpful at the moment! ❤ Drawing idea: I read this morning about a town in Wales that has been taken over by goats, who have wandered in off the hills now there are few people around, climbing up walls and wandering up quaint little deserted shopping streets. I am spending the year working through The Artists Way. There are 12 chapters so from today I will start my April chapter. I don't do Morning Pages every day unfortunately, but I am finding doing them and the exercises really quite amazing xxx

[@Sophia_Pandora]

Your vlogs are so relaxing, I love them so much! Thank you

[@shellyeditsalot]

one of my favourite vlogs of yours!! i love how you invited us into your home, doing mundane tasks -- like a lot of korean vloggers i have been watching recently. and i also loved seeing your art, and hearing your comments in between of course.

[@NoFaceInTheCrowd]

Thank you for making content so we can all enjoy something lovely in this stressful time!

[@mariaeugeniaraulino1802]

Drawing Idea: octupus with roller skates like roller derbis. idk I wish I could see you drawing more animals/monsters with your style. Love the way you edit your videos.

[@LuisaFontanazza]

Drawing idea: the 'underworld' in a bowl of ramen, as if it would be an acquarium you look at from under the surface.

[@emanouelakr]

drawing idea: an owl with a skirt made of orchids!!

[@mariajose89fly]

Such a lovely and relaxing video to watch! loved the background music, Thanks for this

[@ibelieveinxinwei]

it's March 31st and i've been listening to that Ghibli playlist on Spotify for days now, even before watching this video. so glad we're "interacting" in some way across the world, Fran.

[@creekkidart7554]

Thanks for letting me start my day off in such a calm and cozy way with your video

[@rachelpolo]

I would love seeing you magical characters or landscapes! Also, I loved the video.❤️ Nice one!☺️

[@annieguo3440]

Hi Fran! Drawing ideas for next vlog: a tattoo design in your style! Question: what ways are you keeping yourself sane whilst self-isolating? You’re amazing girl, I absolutely love your videos and art

[@elinaprytychenko6010]

Thanks, Fren. It was so warmly and calm✨

[@beautifulscarsband]

Just what I needed! A calming dose of Fran😌🙌🏼🌸😍🤩

[@cecilia.marranita]

Lovely video! thank you Fran for keeping me company! :) love from Portugal! Stay safe!

[@lindalunasart9370]

i love love love getting these videos from you! they put me at ease and make me want to do some painting or knitting with a cup of coffee. I hope they are as helpful for you to make as they are for me to watch! much love from a fellow new yorker

[@berolinastrassmann]

Your comment about fancy teas sparked an idea: the fancy tea party. A collection of tea cups, tea pots (or coffee mugs and coffee pots) and yummy things to eat: pancakes, scones, macarons, (lucuma) layer cake...fancy serviettes and table cloth, with flowers. What do you think? I would go to a tea party like that!

[@Georgiewithbowson]

Thank you for the amazing kind words in the description Fran 😌 Stay well, stay safe! 💖

[@mariabarci7717]

Thank yuuuuuu for all you do💕 you have always super inspired me, and continue to do so...😘

[@dwiputri1345]

Hi Fran, shoutout from Jakarta! My partner and I love your videos. We find them really relaxing and inspiring. Hope you, Ed, and the cats are doing alright. Stay safe, stay sane

[@Tosoruth]

I’d love to see a tutorial on how you go about drawing environments, rooms, furniture etc. The artistic choices of what to leave in or out and composition. Thank you for all of the great content! (Hello, Ed!)

[@kaylaalarcon1920]

Drawing Idea: A glass terrarium situation, with succulents and maybe a person sitting inside, doing something passive (reading a book, knitting, etc.) Question: Where should I start looking for freelance illustration work? I always check job sites for listings, but I never find anything that I'm qualified for or that suits my skill set. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. :) Stay safe fran!

[@MsEdnavfloureiro]

So cool. I am doing the artist way too. I think its been really good in the days that we are at home. The only "sad" thing is the artist date!! Oh well. Saving some of them to do when we can "go outside" :)

[@queerlybee]

The little half up ponytail is a very cute look for you Fran 💕

[@Mlle.Lamarin]

Princess Cereal the Fluffy Sun Lover

[@plamenhristov6781]

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[@plamenhristov6781]

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[@chiipi03]

Que lindo ver a Cerealita en todo su esplendor ❤️ y tu cabello esta hermosisimo! gracias por hacernos compania Fran :)

[@dirthands]

I love your vlogs, Fran! I can tell your editing is getting so good! Thank you for the relaxing, approachable content during these crazy times

[@Adi-tt5ox]

my idea for you: a character with curly hair! maybe a boy, maybe red hair..? it's up to you! a second idea would be to draw some portraits like at 22:43, i love the way you draw facial features! so amazing and my question is: i listened to the creative peptalk podcast episode you were on (it was amazing and now i'm hooked on the podcast) and you mentioned uni- could you talk some about your experience with uni, how it has helped you as an illustrator, tips for people considering going, etc? thank you fran!!! it's lovely getting to spend some time with you! take care!

[@PameSalinas]

Hola Fran soy Pame, una compatriota Chilena viviendo en Helsinki que te sigue desde hace años! Te amo! Amo tu arte, eres tan seca! 💖Me encanta tu casa!!!! es preciosa 😍🌿Y amé tu mesa nueva de comedor! (podrías hacer unos posavasos lindos para que no se te manche con los vasos hehe - sorry but I'm OCD) Espero que pase todo lo del Covid prontooooo, estaba justo planeando un viaje a Chile, no voy hace 3 años y necesitoooo tantooo! Te mando un abrazo enorme !!! Me dan mucha calma/paz/buena vibra tus videos! 💖✨

[@fenuadesing3199]

Fue un vídeo muy lindo y relajante. Cuando no se que dibujar siempre veo películas de Época porque siempre tienen escenas muy interesantes y las dibujo.

[@sarahappel2889]

Hello Fran, thank you for the great video. Every friday it's a ritual for me to watch your new video. I am looking forward the whole week for it. :-) I like your flat and how you decorate it. It is very inspiring. Maybe you are making a roomtour someday? Watching you cleaning reminds me on the studio ghbili cleaning scenes. :-D I am quite productive in this crisis, even i have a 1 year old child at home. I try to focus on my projects and work. Every sunday i make a to-do list for the next week. That helps. Also cooking and drawing helps a lot. Stay healthy! Greetings from Germany!

[@dientedecoral7678]

el cardio es genial para el estado de ánimo e irónicamente para tener energía ♡

[@imabrokenglowstick]

I've been doing a lot of commission work to keep my mind off of everything, so seeing you upload today was just so nice!! I feel like I'm working alongside you. It helps me feel a bit less lonely. Thank you Fran! :>

[@professionalamateur2803]

You are inspiring me to clean and get organized!!

[@nematarot7728]

Drawing ideas: ✨cat waitresses in a pancake diner serving food to old people ✨frog couple under strawberry plant on a rainy day ✨boba teas with woodland themed illustrations on the cups, think snails and mushrooms and frogs and foxes ✨a fox sleeping on the moon ✨a dragon sleeping on a pile of stars and planets ✨mermaid tea party ✨koi princess sitting on a big lily pad in a pond with koi underneath ✨a couple flying through the sky with long clothes streaming behind them and a flock of birds flying around them ✨girl with a long flowing dress with a pattern of sky and birds on it, maybe her hair is clouds or night sky with stars and a moon crown? ♥️Anyways, I love all your creations Fran! Thanks for this lovely and very personal vlog ♥️

[@bayman7568]

This is video was so relaxing to watch. I think a fun drawing idea would be a 90's anime magical girl

[@MF-rp9ox]

me encanta bubble tea 😻 and your videos are great too! Thank you.

[@emmamurinova1519]

I have some ideas A) A set of drawings regarding self care- how to care for yourself in times full of anxiety. B) Unicorn, flamenco, bunny and otter having a tea party/ a drawing date and a question: Do you always feel passionate about drawing? Because of course I like doing it but sometimes I have to push myself and even when I do it I dont find so much pleasure in it. Somewhere I heard that if it is your passion you dont have to push yourself.. so - should I just give up? Or is pushing yourself the part of the journey? I know it aint much but :D maybe you will like it. Btw thank you for creating amazing content you are such an inspiration

[@cam-cam468]

I enjoy so much watching your lockdown vlogs, it's very relaxing to hear you talk, it makes me happy I can't even tell why. Can I just say something about the decoration of the wall behind the new table?It would be so nice to put an other frame on the right for the symetrie.

[@sallyandbooks545]

This was so calming to watch. I love your videos 😍

[@petalflower2012]

Draw a party scene with as many nationalities as possible, bring everyone together or just a girl lying on the grass looking up at the sky. Love your videos!❤️

[@saranicosia6672]

Drawing idea: A study of your cats 😻 Thank you for your videos Fran!

[@verusalka]

i really needed to hear someone say that it's okay to not do anything ♥️ we've been working from home for the past two weeks and i'm incredibly lucky to have a job that allows me to do that, but after working from home for 8 hours, i don't want to do anything, not even something productive for me, and end up playing video games because they're pretty mindless or taking naps. i guess that's my version of not doing anything... so i hope i, and anyone else going through this slump, gets out of it soon!

[@elisamakarow]

love your videos, they are so calming and relaxing!

[@juliariegel1638]

Hey Fran, I hope you're well! So I watched this video today where Rachel Maksy watched "the Mummy" with an egyptologist and I found both their styles so inspiring! That's why I think you might like drawing these two characters but maybe they could be walking the dogs or in a cat café or having a fancy cocktail together. My question for you is: are Cereal and Hamburguesa allowed in every room of your flat and what are their favourite spots? Lots of love from Germany :))

[@autumnall]

Hi Fran! I'd love to see your version of a modern witch :) That can be interesting :)

[@electricitywoman]

Idea: Hamburguesa and Cereal's secret hideouts and adventures when you and Ed aren't looking. The cool stuff birds get up to in the places that we think are ours (humans'), but are actually theirs (like the high up corners of buildings). That one moment when the light comes in at *just* the right angle and makes an entire flat glow.

[@Ludesto]

Thank you for everything, Fran

[@micaelanunez1296]

Hola Fran! Una linda idea sería volver a verte pintar con acuarelas! Y como ibas desde la idea, al dibujo y el resultado final 💛

[@nataszakura1432]

Dear Fran, I am so happy to see someone else going through "The Artist's Way"! I am on my second week of morning pages right now :) The idea I have for your drawing : your cats as astronauts! Or how your cats would look like if they were people. Pick whichever you prefer :) And the Q&A question : Have you ever had a pan pal friend? You know, exchanging real letters, waiting for the response, being happy to see the mailman. You guys take care! Greeting from Poland (which is on lock down currently)

[@jt9603]

THANK YOU FINALLY SOMEONE FEELS THE SAME WAY AS I DO! I also feel like in one of those dystopian films or books ahh

[@elmernouille]

Hi Fran, for a drawing idea, you could draw 2 or 3 different animals and then, mix them together to make a chimera. I did that with my little students in France, and the result can be so funny ! For a question : "what was you dream job when you were a kid ?" Thanks a lot for all yours vidéos and your happiness.

[@chickennugget2732]

Me encantó este video Fran. Tiene esa atmósfera mágica y súper chill que quita la ansiedad (sobre todo es estos tiempos), es demasiado perfecto ajxkksdk igual que todos tu videos la verdad 😉💕

[@kkqyliuxp2]

your pastel pink hair looks beautiful! the color is so nice :)

[@brauh_tattoo]

your video made me get up and deep clean as well! thank you for showing me this great podcast, I already feel much more productive!

[@dqyler]

Hey Fran! I love your work! What about drawing a zookeeper feeding some animals?

[@LadySMix]

1. Love your art and your videos 2. Drawing idea: some kind of anthropomorphic cat that has a bakery and loves making cakes 3. Question: Do you try to be ecologic/zero waste regarding your cats' needs? If so, how?

[@hoopofspiders6183]

Thanks for being real in this video. This time feels so unreal, and it's difficult to manage. I think you gave good advice for ways to deal with it. Suggestion for the draw with me (yay! thanks for being open to doing one!!!) is a pineapple laughing.

[@hoopofspiders6183]

Also, I did The Artists Way last year, and I found it super helpful, not just with creativity, but it affected a lot of other areas of my life in positive ways.

[@varenvaldes3447]

Me encanta lo que haces eres muy apasionada con tu trabajo son bellos tus dibujos y siempre te veo yan preocupada de todos tus mascotas y esposo...y en esta cuarentena me levantas el animo ya que esta situacion es brigida.Mucha fuerza compatriota. Saludos desde Chile

[@strawberryemery]

Those animals you drew every day for a month a couple of years ago, I would love to see them in more scenarios.