making "ugly art" to get to the "good art", playing in my sketchbook, using oil pastels, ink, marker

[@TheParanormalPencil]

I absolutely LOVE alcohol inks so much. They are so much to play with. They turned out fantastic.

[@shelbystarrcreations]

Thanks!! They're so freeing and really get the creative juices flowing. Agh I'm subscribed to you yet I don't get notifications when you post, now I have some binging to dooo

[@ofsnowdriftskies]

Wow alcohol ink?? Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I've never heard of it... but it looks like so much fun! I think what you made is really cool, and I totally "feel like there could be more... but, what?" Hmm... For me, I'd love to mix it with other things. Like I want to draw something first (or after) and then splash the alcohol ink! Making spirals and all sorts of things (might work with water colour!)🙀😵‍💫 I honestly might try that as I imagine it'd be really cool as a background for a video! Hope you continue with it and share anything! The cats and scribbles were also really nice! It reminds me of when I'd just "do art" instead of expecting something out of it. Just watching a slow progress one stroke at a time, dripping a bit at a time - it's like creating a moment in the day when you can have some introspection. Gathering thoughts to places you wouldn't always have in everyday life. Really relaxing 🐈 (btw, how dare you not incorporate the cat hair?!?! 😹) And the little inspirational quotes were touching! Hope you and your family had a nice Christmas and New Years! ☃️

[@shelbystarrcreations]

Oooooh good idea on incorporating it with other aspects of art! That's why I love art, there's sooo many mediums and even more ways to combine them all, it's like alchemy almost 😹 I totally relate to justing "doing art" vs expectations of art. I imagine it's the same way with animating like you do? You want to practice your craft, yet also you have many parts planned on your ancient egypt series so work must be done 😂 surely there is a middle way for both of us?? I suppose we will find out along the way of our once a month posting LOL I hope you had a great end to your year 🎉🤩

[@ofsnowdriftskies]

@ Exactly! Making use of all the things available to you 😼 But just purely a single medium is great too 👌 Omg the Egypt video 💀😹 The issue with having a project attached to drawing/animation is that you stop doing it if you're stuck on other aspects of the project (so your drawing is also halted). I want to practice drawing - but I can't because I have to research for the video before I draw 😵‍💫😵‍💫 So I spent the holidays pretending that this problem didn't exist (I also crocheted some stuff! Posted on my community tab if you want to see it) 😹 Fortunately though, for the past few days I was able to finish researching and scripting for a penguins-history video! 😻🐧 So from here and onwards, I CAN DRAW!!! Egypt video maybe in the summer... (need a break from it LOL) Also, I remember you had like an opposite problem, where you're able to do art just fine (if you can find time) but can't get into the habit of recording your work? Doing stuff without a clear aim (experimenting) while I don't do anything unless it's for a project (like I won't crochet unless it's a gift 💀). Honestly I'd love to shift my mindset so I can get to a "middle way" - at the moment, every video will probably take 2 months 😹 and you're already planning on twice a month! Omg you got this 🙏🫡 Excited to see the next ones!

[@Danye4191]

I made some ugly art today. That wasn’t my intention. I experimented and it didn’t work out for me but I posted it anyway. Gotta show your successes with your failures.

[@shelbystarrcreations]

@Danye4191 good for you for posting because you're so right. Can't get to the "good" stuff without making the "bad" stuff. I'd love to see what you made, care to point me in the right direction?

[@Danye4191]

@ I agree. If I have your permission to add you on instagram, you’ll be able to see my latest there.

[@shelbystarrcreations]

@Danye4191 of course! No permission needed :) its @shelbystarrcreations

[@Danye4191]

@ I just followed you. My account is private at the moment so you’ll have to follow me. Sorry. Looking forward to seeing some of your work from a fellow artist

[@Miss_Art_Lover7]

I have a channel ❤ can we be friends?😊

[@shelbystarrcreations]

Yes please!! I shall check yours out tonight when my toddler is asleep ❤