my life as a full-time artist + cozy sketchbook session

[@painterlyella]

I'm always so excited when you post a new video, so I can watch it and doodle in my sketchbook at the same time. I love the character, so cute!

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh I’m so glad I get to be a part of your creative practice!! 💛

[@luke5593]

For Pear, you could combine your ideas of muskrat and duck. The duck billed platypus also lives in generally the same area as wombats.

[@allisonaletha]

Ohhh that’d be fun!!

[@InkyMD]

Just wanted to say how much I always enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@allisonaletha]

Thank you so much!!

[@Vicious-scribbles]

I’ve been working on getting my priorities in order too. I made the promise of working in my physical sketchbook more often, just to step away from my main,y-digital practice. Digital is nice because it’s convenient for me, but also there’s a weird amount of pressure to make a finished drawing every time. I keep reminding myself I am allowed to make silly sketches, and I’m planning on learning gouache (your videos on the basics help a lot!). It’s nerve wracking but I keep telling myself I’m allowed to be a beginner. I don’t make art for a living, but I’m hoping to make at least some money on the side with a new project I’m working on. Thanks for the video!

[@allisonaletha]

That digital drawing pressure can be crazy hard to deal with! I’m glad you’ve found some time for traditional sketching. 💛 You are most DEFINITELY allowed to be a beginner!! 🥰

[@OpalInspired]

Totally identifying with all the things you need to get done Allison, especially prioritizing relationships. Making time is a real challenge. Empathising with you totally, if its any consolation you are not alone in these dilemmas 😊

[@allisonaletha]

It can definitely be a struggle!! Best of luck to both of us 🥰

[@TheEverydayElf]

I feel like a quail would be adorable for Monsieur Pear❤

[@allisonaletha]

Oooo I love that idea!!

[@artblob]

Woaaah are those Nickers poster colors?? Also: Please always always prioritize your health, even if it means cutting back on content creation. I am sure your lovely fans want the best for you and are able to wait longer for stuff. also I love how the critter is turning out c: he reminds me of Poirot somehow

[@allisonaletha]

Yep these are Nicker!! Definitely one of my new favorite paints. 💛

[@artblob]

@@allisonaletha Oh my glob!! I can believe that! How did you get those? Afaik they are a bit hard to come by!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, what a cute character ☺☺

[@allisonaletha]

Thank you so much!! 💛

[@LindseyDoodles]

I always love seeing your instagram posts!

[@allisonaletha]

Aww thank you 🥹💛

[@jovana-che]

Wow, I just can not believe how much stuff you try to squeeze into your daily life. It seems to me, that it is not possible to do as much as you say that you want to, and stay balanced. No wonder you ended up in a bed for 2 days straight :) But thanks for your honesty, that is why I give you mine honesty now :) If I were you, I would cut down those "wants" by 3 quarters, leaving less than quarter of all those "wants" to actually do. Maybe all your friends can get less attention, but when they get it, it will be better quality. There is only so much that anyone of us can do in 24 hours. Thank you, for beautiful talk and super cute bear, and God bless!

[@fuzzydragons]

happy belated birthday!!🎂🎂art def can effect relationship, want to draw but its hard finding the time for friends/family and art at the same time :/

[@allisonaletha]

Ahh thank you!! 💛

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

I can so relate to the energy bit. I have Epstein Barr and when I tell you I am so tired all the time I’m not even exaggerating 😩. It’s hard to take care of ourselves properly when there’s so much to do.

[@allisonaletha]

Ughh I’m so sorry for what you have to go through!! Chronic illnesses can be such a struggle 😔

[@coreyblackburn9953]

Ohhhh he should definitely be a duck!

[@terrisserose]

homing Pidgeon lol