Filling every gap in my sketchbook & SKETCHBOOK TOUR 😍

I was ready to do a sketchbook tour of this guy a couple of weeks ago, but I had SO MANY random swatch pages that I thought it would be fun to challenge myself to draw over them all and create new pieces.
A couple of pages were a bit meh but most turned out pretty cool. Which page was your favourite?
People/things I mentioned:
Emma Carlisle: emmacarlisl...
Arty: artysubu?h...
Mandy: mandydixond...
Liz: itsliz.v?h...
Odd Orange: / oddorange.stationery
Please yell in the comments if I missed anyone that I mentioned :)
CHAPTERS
Intro: 00:00
Neopastel Cat: 02:00
Emma Carlisle chickens: 08:14
Townscapes with Arty 10:17
Odd Orange Statues:14:24
Patterdale in ink: 16:38
SKETCHBOOK TOUR!: 21:48
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Thanks for watching!

[@monkeymintaka]

We decided in the premier to paint chickens on the cover, so I will try to get that video out soon!

[@lennoxraynewood2741]

I really loved this the cat looks like it’s spotted because of the color swatches underneath it this is a fabulous idea considering how expensive sketchbooks are becoming no one can afford to waste a single page.

[@KittehNow]

9:47 BOK!!!!!! OMG AND chicken in boots....hysterical...so darn cute. I love your work.❤💥💫💯

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@ImaniTolliver]

Love! This format is my absolute favorite…lots of art and funny chats. Beautiful work!

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh yay! i really like filming videos like these too. I do need to just draw without talking sometimes, but i don't really like just adding music to videos - so I find that a bit challenging when I am editing 🙈

[@artsy897]

I loved it before and after you redid it. Love how you redo until you are happy! Thanks for letting us see your process.

[@monkeymintaka]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@Breadandbutter3000]

I love the first page. It looks like the cat is wearing a little barnacle. I obviously like the rest of the sketchbook too.

[@monkeymintaka]

Thankyou :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianegibbs]

Awesome sketchbook tour!!! Super inspiring and I love those chickens!!!

[@monkeymintaka]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour :)

[@juliedrake6279]

"I was listening to people being murdered so it was very relaxing" 😂😂😂

[@monkeymintaka]

It’s a great podcast! 😅

[@OrlaStevens]

Love your use of colour! 😍

[@monkeymintaka]

Thank you! 😊

[@KittehNow]

Hi April, i have not seen other artists do this: go back and paint/draw over the swatch and test pages. I love this idea because you already have a cool underpainting, AND a better finished sketchbook. Love it❤

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It’s a fun technique :)

[@lmille32]

The bit about 'well do you sell noses because i clearly dont have the right kind for glasses' was peak comedy

[@monkeymintaka]

😅 hehe thanks.

[@Lunangel]

Oooh so colorful and lovely! I'm in love with your style! ❤❤❤ Would you happen to have a video of your favorite supplies?

[@monkeymintaka]

I don’t! That’s a great idea though. I have a list for ideas so I will add it :)

[@Lunangel]

@@monkeymintaka Yayy looking forward to it! ❤️😊

[@Emma-ku7nx]

Sketchbook number 54 wow! Would be great to see a video of you comparing earlier books with the new, that would be a fab progress sketchbook tour!

[@monkeymintaka]

That would be a great video! Maybe i could do a couple of draw-this-again throughout it. I will pop it on the list!

[@caitlinbrookes2975]

always love your sketchbook tours! so much fun with colour and texture. the little street scene booklet reminds me of those fold out books that turn into a dollhouse- great for imaginative play!

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it :) I really love that booklet too, I want to make it into something. Maybe a zine?

[@Replicanna-rl6zg]

I love how you catch the essance of each animal, the camels and dromedars were my absolute favourite

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh Thankyou! The camels were really fun. I haven’t drawn them much before but they turned out to be such a nice subject.

[@Julie-vy3oz]

This video gave me the itch to dig into my supplies. New subscriber now! Thanks!

[@monkeymintaka]

Yay! Welcome to the channel :)

[@Lopotichat746]

Lovely sketches, thank you for sharing

[@monkeymintaka]

Glad you liked it!

[@jayne3944]

You just completely AMAZE me, April!!! You are just sooo amazingly AMAZING!!

[@monkeymintaka]

stop! you're making me blush! Just kidding, keep going, I love it! 😅😊

[@jayne3944]

@@monkeymintaka

[@fionahannon_art]

@@monkeymintaka😂

[@fionahannon_art]

It’s true, you are amazing 🤩

[@ChantelleArts]

that cat is so cute! I love the way you've added texture 🥰

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks Chantelle :) I wasn't happy with it at the time, but I think it's okay now

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

Absolutely love this sketchbook and even the ones you were not keen on. Love love LOVE the camels and shopfronts.

[@monkeymintaka]

Thankyou :) I love the shopfront too. I really want to make an animation with it.

[@colorcapacity2779]

What a colorful and fun sketchbook tour! Also, I especially like the jar of one inch pencil stubs on your table- those must be your most loved colors.

[@monkeymintaka]

Ahh yes! They are :) very annoying to find though, as they are so small they tend to get lost. I have a jar for even smaller pencils that I’m collecting. And when i have a bunch I want to make something with them :)

[@sarahb.6475]

I am surprised at how excellent that cat turned out!! So very cool! And you can draw chickens so easily!! I just subscribed too.

[@monkeymintaka]

Thankyou! Welcome to the channel 😊

[@ArtySubu]

Loved this one!! Pith has such lovely paper.

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks Arty :) I really like them! I am on my third one now.

[@hafnpolizei2427]

Your sketchbook is so colourful and vibrant, I feel immensly inspired after the tour!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful artworks !!!

[@monkeymintaka]

That makes me so happy to hear! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@MissMichelsen]

Loved it.

[@monkeymintaka]

Yay! I'm glad you did :)

[@asecondinmylife]

April, such a nice nice video again. So sad I've already watched all of your videos because now i have to wait for new ones. Always making my day. Thanks a ton for all of it

[@monkeymintaka]

oh no! have you watched all the lives too? I will get right on the next video for you I promise 👀

[@carmenlont8537]

loved this video! :D I adore your shop-front-zine

[@monkeymintaka]

Yay, thank you! ☺️

[@tribalstyle138]

you are hilarious

[@monkeymintaka]

Thanks 😁 I try!

[@sharonsteinbis7247]

Bok!

[@monkeymintaka]

🐔💜