Painting Sailor Moon in My Art Style

I decided to give a go at the #SailorMoonRedraw Challenge, painting her with watercolor in my own style! She's a massively important character for me as she was the very first thing I drew as a kid growing up, marking the beginning of my art journey!
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[@ly1861]

Claim your "someday I will make this kind of masterpiece soon" here

[@mellowblueu]

yesssu!

[@dts4746]

I just said that in my mind right before reading dis lol 😂 also thenku TvT

[@ly1861]

@@dts4746 we all did xdd

[@riveraana9909]

Yasss! Yeess I will!!

[@Nico-xh4sk]

One day 😭

[@gimgaim]

HE FOUND HIS KZbin PASSWORD

[@ZenitsuKunn]

LMAOO FR

[@dirku63]

That might be one of the funniest ways to explain this.

[@kotemura9090]

Номура же.

[@alejandroj909]

hahaha i think so

[@Punwin31]

I started doing art of my little pony characters because i was absolutely obsessed with that show and now, 7 years later i'm doing contemporary portraits and getting ready to go to do a fine art degree in university. I'm never going to regret doing fan-art of that show no matter how embarrassing it may sound to have drawn unicorns and pink ponies in my free time😂😂

[@mishkarae]

Never regret something that is close to your heart, and so obviously informed your future. Have fun with your pink ponies! ;)

[@winddragonlundholm1792]

I loved mlp so much too:)

[@connieefurulee]

Many of us get our artistic beginnings drawing cartoons as a child. I started with drawing the flintstones, jetsons and top cat. My brother who is an architect would draw Dennis the Mense which should tell you how old I am.🤣

[@samuraigames44314]

No shame only happiness.

[@charisfarmer7782]

Me too! I've been drawing since before I could talk, but what really made me want to improve as a little kid was drawing my little pony characters

[@squishafish547]

i remember vividly one of the first things i drew. i was probs like 5 or 6 and it was a scene of a bunch of stick dinosaurs standing on a mountain, each one labeled allosaurus, t-rex, Spinosaurus with very bad spelling. growing up dinosaurs defined basically every aspect of my life, especially art, i have like 7 full A3 sketchbooks just of dinosaurs and i even made dino OCs with very specific info about them. after years surprising i stoped drawing them and moved on to new obsessions cars, tanks, superheroes and people, in that order. its crazy to think that one really old and completely inaccurate david attembrough documentary sparked the inspiration for many career goals, including my current one, a full time, professional artist. i will never forget drawing dinosaurs and i would love to draw some again to see just how far iv'e come since then.

[@carinalucas2561]

I aspire to be as good at skin tones as you are! I especially love how you can make the skin loom golden with a sense of depth and also incorporate the blue tints as shadows without the pigments getting muddy

[@matteopatane5264]

his technique is insane! I love out too!

[@preethikannan3062]

I agree!

[@ZenitsuKunn]

Same! I would like to learn his techniques!

[@vaishnavnegi9640]

It's a mixed result of using top quality products and his supreme technique. Try doing this with cheap stuff. I assure you it would not turn out as well.

[@connieefurulee]

@@vaishnavnegi9640 and practice practice practice as he said while others were out, he was home drawing. Sailor moon was his beginning but clearly he has several years of practicing what the teacher he mentioned showed him

[@jonathan1104_]

Stop, I haven’t even finished watching the video and I already love the video :,)

[@jonathan1104_]

WOAH omg I’m gonna cry, he liked my comment 😳🥲 * INITIATE ULTIMATE FANBOY MODE * >:)

[@Leah-eg3zu]

@@jonathan1104_ lol

[@jjck3219]

same

[@rome.u]

I already loved the thumbnail, his style is my type.

[@lilyalberta4255]

One of the first things I drawed was either fire princess from advance time or Jadenanimation

[@brussiantalks2362]

Now I'm really curious to see that first Sailor Moon characters you drew back in the day

[@187onaPigeon]

Man I love this. This really re-awakened the drawer inside me. People always told me I am a very talented at drawing/painting, but I kinda stopped doing it. It's been years and years and now I want to draw again. I never seriously tried watercolor except for in primary school. I love your style, it's something I see doing myself. Thanks for this.

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Omg! You're a cabinet too!

[@abhishekperi7399]

I first started drawing flowers, because my mom liked them, and flowers are still my favourite thing to draw 10 years later.

[@oreofisk]

Aw!

[@Mijuki]

I think i can speak for a lot of people when i say: Anime has gotten me into art!

[@Lostpanda123]

Anime is art.

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Anime is a mistake. Lol Jk

[@JeanneBook]

That is true, although i don't draw anime. I did start there.

[@oranguman9360]

I didn't start drawing until I saw fooly cooly.

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

@@oranguman9360 what's that?

[@valkayink]

I adore this painting, but I love the story you told along with it, it just made my day! I loved picture books as a kid, but we couldn't afford too many, so my first memory was drawing my own with my mom. Usually animals with large markers and some office supplies from her work. I haven't thought about it in a long time, but now I want to draw and paint even more again.

[@sugarcougar1185]

you actually got me into art. my first watercolor pieces are based on your watercolor tutorial for behinners.

[@millieb3823]

'i had the attention span of a peanut' just made me laugh too much ahah

[@jalapeNAI]

The real magic here is that damn tape. How does it not rip? How long is ur dry time? Oh my goodness what sorcery

[@seni8871]

its probably artists tape (that's what its called lol), it made with the intention of not ripping up your paper, basically stuff like this

[@stephaniechristianiwiratna9569]

the paper matters too btw, most paper with good quality like some 100% cotton wont ripped, but yea thise paper are expensive 😩😭

[@Lena-fc9ce]

seconding responses from above, also there must be hidden jumpcuts between painting and putting the tape on/taking it off. a huge cause for tape ripping paper or taking off paint is that the paper is still moist. a trick my art teacher taught me is to let it dry until it is no longer cool to the touch

[@kenponmukdasanit5035]

its not normal tape,in my country it call 'Nitto Tape''

[@wesleywalker1594]

It's plain masking tape. If you use 140lb or 300lb WC paper you won't have any ripping issues at all. I've been WC painting for the last 40 years and never experienced a problem.

[@iaaamsirdeeell03]

Mermaids. Those are among the first subject I drew. My mom used to draw mermaids, nymps, and beauty queens when I was young so no wonder those became my begginer steps in exploring the wonderful world of art💜

[@NKElyan]

just love how you talk about your experiences. thank you!

[@chaoticmelon816]

i dont really remember when i started drawing, it's always just kind of been my 'thing' , its held a part of my life for so long

[@vouhg]

Same

[@wowieee4211]

How does his paper not rip with the masking tape? It’s so satisfying!

[@soon_to_emerge]

I heat my tape with hair dryer before removing it :x

[@soon_to_emerge]

Also, it depends on the surface sizing of paper (there are external and internal sizing)

[@druidobianco9734]

Because it’s probably not paper. The “paper” you see used for watercolor are sheets made 50% paper 50% cotton, rhe best ones are 100% cotton. Cheap cellulose version of watercolor sheets follow anyway a peculiar making path and are really different from standard drawing paper

[@stokedcreativesfilms5986]

Its special tape he also used a liquid mask for the edges and fine details. Look when he pulls it up.

[@kenponmukdasanit5035]

its not normal tape,in my country it call 'Nitto Tape''

[@stillnotfound2040]

The way you color is so satisfying ❤️

[@etiennem.3191]

To me this is beautiful: the painting, the process, your story. I´m happier for finding a little bit of what you put out in the world.

[@Murigolden]

This is soooo realllyy beautiful I can’t say enough how amazing this is it inspires me so so much . Not gonna lie you’ve always been the best and great inspiration to make me get into watercolour. And it’s so amazing to use watercolour. sailor moon really inspires mee too haha but that looks amazing. At this point I don’t know what I am saying but I just wanna say that the details are sooo amazing I love it .

[@Jens_Art]

I can't believe you did this with watercolors! 🤩 Incredibly detailed work! 👌👍

[@jenniferzucchini7305]

Gorgeous painting as usual. I’m glad you always find the time to share with us some of your art. Can’t believe there is another person in the world who grew up obsessed by drawing Sailor Moon. I feel less childish now, thank you! These fantasy worlds are just the perfect fuel to an artist imagination. Whenever I have an artist block I use my favourite art books (Sailor Moon and Final fantasy mostly) to remember how I felt when I was drawing so freely. So, my first characters were Sailor Moon, Misty from Pokémon and Garnet from Final Fantasy IX.

[@Positive_Pepper]

Beautiful. I'm grateful to your sister in law for being your first inspiration into art. We all have those people in our lives that see our potential and gently nudge us in the direction. Your interpretation of Sailor Moon is beautiful~ And still has your style.

[@phoenixorta2733]

I always get so emotional when I watch your videos because it reminds me why I love art and why I want to improve. You just communicate so well what the joys of making art are. Thank you!

[@zohebzuberi1028]

I cant even explain how happy it makes me to see u posting more now. Im literally OBSESSED with you and your work. Your work is my wallpaper and i search up your name everyday whether if its for inspo or just for fun. You are such and inspiration to me. So thank you for being you aha. Hope you stay for longer this time :)

[@openyoureyes4799]

Your art is magical, I'm so happy that I discovered you!

[@catzie_78]

The glow is so warm and soft ong

[@Regularhuh]

I havent painted in watercolour in like a year now, this is really helping me tryna get back 😄

[@jfkluge]

Absolutely gorgeous. I love watching how other artists work. I'm rather timid about watercolors; I've only used them as underpaintings or washes for my colored pencil pieces, but watching this--and the beautiful result--makes me want to try your technique. So exquisitely done!

[@nleandroramirez]

☺️

[@parystyrell]

I use gouache and it kinda sucks that it's not watercolor

[@Deaconherbz]

Wow that is a stunning painting . Just wow

[@angelicrobles6292]

The way you create art is MAGIC! ✨ I adore your style. 🤩😍

[@shineefeels]

Sailor Moon inspired SO many artists from our generation. It's amazing how much impact that series had.

[@HintofTime]

The courage you have to do that fine line work with a brush.

[@angel92832]

This is one of the most beautiful artworks I've ever seen, just AWESOME

[@Billy193]

Haven't seen your channel in a long time, until this video just popped up in my feed. I found your channel back when you did your illuminative disney series of artworks and I found them all stunning. Keep up the wonderous work you do.

[@thecelestialheart]

Ummm..... I cant explain it, but you have a way of truly making us tune in to your entire process. Thank you for sharing this with your audience. I am so grateful. 🙏❤✨

[@connieefurulee]

And to read the comments to see what everyone else said

[@viccc-jo1de]

I missed your watercolor speedpaints so much, i'm so happy rn T^T

[@shylacraig1858]

Your videos/art are without a doubt my favorite thing to watch on all of youtube. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Macacos]

Oh, man... so absolutely beautiful!

[@StephenShenold]

Sailor Moon brings back so many memories for me. This was such a lovely thing to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@JERPIANO]

I would have never guessed my favorite character and my favorite artist would one day come together. She looks gorgeous!

[@nexma1]

Dude that's just insane. Bravo!

[@LalaLa-ze7kv]

This is majestic! I'm speechless 🤯

[@romywolfofficial]

How can you even _do_ that with watercolours. It's beyond me. When I was a kid I drew horses obsessively to a point where my musce memory still remembers how to do it almost 30 years later :)

[@ameliedavis5940]

SAME! Until I was about 13 horses were 99 % of what I drew. I draw other stuff now but can still do a good horse sketch.

[@Peanutd2022]

Seems like a lotta kids liked horses lol.

[@sighing_tom]

Love the background story I used to watch all of those shows too

[@jackjude]

I've love your style, and a great idea. Very interesting how technically strong your drawing and the painting the flesh is. It really lays a foundation, anchors the work ready for the later more illustrative and looser elements. Overall its very satisfying to look all, and doesn't look overworked.

[@foredrums]

WOW! Absolutely precious artwork!

[@daegdesign]

I love how this turned out. When I first started drawing I did a ton of Jake Long the American Dragon fan art. Ahh nostolgic

[@amandawood1348]

I'm so happy that your brother got married to Kim, she sounded too important to have just been a memory

[@henryd98]

That looks just stunning

[@nurulatikajk]

It always left me mind-blowing how artist can do magic with their hand.

[@nekopoptart]

My mom raise me as an art kid, I remember abstract painting a kids stool when I was 3. But inuyasha was when I first got into amine drawing. And fruit basket (manga) is what made me want to do it professionally. I still have a long way to go😅☕

[@firecloud6503]

The painting looks stunning. One of the first things I drew was Godzilla. I really loved monsters as a child XD

[@yousrabenaissa574]

That was aweeesooooom ! Well done 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@Justaspacedude]

You are truly a master. I feel honored to see you work and hear your story. Thank you 🙏

[@toshraka7904]

Guess we all need to thank Kim for the inspiration she gave to Kelogs, so we can enjoy his art today 😁

[@artchannel2349]

I first started drawing eyes, but the person who really got me into art was a cousin of mine his ability to draw really fascinated me, it's been about 8 years since then but rn it's like I'm losing my passion for art and find it really hard to sit and draw, and I'm really trying to re-discover my love and passion for art but it's just really hard and I don't know why😞😕

[@GassyGoat]

Sometimes it helps just sit back and draw things you love or I’ve found studying or drawing something new helps, or trying use different mediums. I don’t if my advice will help I hope you find your passion again.

[@josefschiltz2192]

I've become anhedonistic about the act of drawing and painting to to a combination of stresses and a wretched inherited tremor that started ruining every attempt. This video reminds of how I used to work. It can be extremely frustrating. My whole being wants back what I've lost and angry at this stupid muscular twitch that's developed and sometimes I just glare at it and it mutinously twitches back. It doesn't really affect anything else in my life, but just seems targeted at the one thing I really wanted to do all my life. When someone said just "do something else", I said something that was not philosophical.

[@DonRR97]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@ErenAngiolini]

Always great to see you post new videos, mate! Your work is so inspiring (and so relaxing to watch too!!!). I've been drawing since I was tiiiiiiiny, but I can't remember the first things I loved drawing. But when I was in middle school and W.I.T.C.H. came out, it totally changed my life! I was drawing those characters (or "OCs" from the same universe) all the time! And it greatly influenced my art! :)

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Imagine if they put this much detail into the show, it would've tooken forever to animate.

[@galleryg998]

Aww that story with your brother and sister-in-law was adorable. I can only imagine how much harder your brother fell when he saw Kim take the time to teach his little brother something :3

[@riveraana9909]

Wow!! Just wow!! Amazing!!!

[@uwusounds]

wow i think i fell in love.. she looks so pretty! Good job!!

[@davidm.4175]

this is so magnificent, like wtf why are't your paintings in big famous museums already?

[@HartDraws]

The word 'EARTH' itself is made of 'ART'❤️❤️

[@joycejohnson8043]

Yeah earth is just 'eh' without 'art'

[@HartDraws]

@@joycejohnson8043 dope 🔥

[@charyllepotencioso]

the way he paints the skin is just so mesmerizing like... how can it be so smooth

[@SRRLN]

I like how you express yourself it’s so clear🥺🤌✨

[@renakellner4448]

I've been drawing anything and everything as a child, but around seven years of age I started obsessing about horses 😄

[@Lupuscrafter]

in the name of everyone here i wanna thank kim for introducing him to drawing :)

[@rafal5252]

I use to ditch the first lessons at school with my sister to be able to watch Sailor Moon episode, This painting brought fond memories . You are a true artist. thank you my friend.

[@alkeldadawn]

That is an amazing piece of art. The face is absolutely exquisite. I am both stunned and inspired by this painting!!

[@edipasplays]

what i find most articulate about this painting is the fact that she doesnt have all those typical asian drawn traits nor does she look white in a sense.she looks like a real human sailor moon

[@vincarosea_art]

Imagine a ramdom person be like lmao that's me Its that realistic owo

[@Soulnbluesman]

Awesome work, thankyou for sharing it with us. Nice to hear your journey too.!

[@ryeryeflow]

I love it that you use the painter's tape for masking in the larger areas! It actually works as nicely as some masking film I've seen. Saving some bucks from now on!

[@aruriruriru]

Yellow hair, blue eyes, wearin' orange-blue kind a parka. Just a little kid with big dream to be a mayor in his town. Plus, he had some nine tailed beast op af in his body..That boys, the one who bring me into this art world in the first time.

[@k4rec4]

And who's it? I didn't figured out. 🤔

[@antiquemacabre]

"Peel porn." 😂 Thank you for sharing your story, talent, and process. I am in love with your painting style.

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Lol reminds me of simply nail logical

[@danielson7756]

this has surpassed all expectations. this needs to be hung up in an art gallery

[@Elibel77]

Wow, gorgeous. Watercolour possibilities are endless...

[@oddelle5367]

Am I the only one who sees Jimin? Love this artwork!

[@user-hw5pf2dp3n]

言葉がわからないからコンセプトがわかってないんだけど、セーラームーン…？うさぎ…？ うさぎ14才…なんだよね、アニメから大人っぽい感じに見えるけどコレは大人だね 色綺麗だなぁ☺️

[@4005toto]

卒アルとかでこうゆう顔いそうちゃいそうな気がw肌艶とかw日本人から見る若い感じと違うのかもですねw

[@youzo]

日本人として描いたって感じですね

[@Bazwelle]

Simply incredible! Well done!

[@nedbella]

Absolutely amazing. You are very talented.

[@kiwimiwi5452]

what got me into art was my mom showing me how to draw mickey mouse back when I was a kid

[@jadeo1875]

Is it just me that got stressed when he pulled off the tape when he was done with the background? 😅😅 I usually use a blow dryer on my tape so it pulls of easily. I have had experience when even artist tape ripped my paper. Ps. Hieu I love your art. Your so talented, and brave for following your dreams. 💗💗

[@agatawrze]

Certainly not only you ;)

[@aiRbckwrds]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. I like your style and the watercolors are beautiful. I remember drawing a farm scene, well, a barn, a horse, a pig, and a chicken, on a chalkboard that my dad at installed onto my bedroom wall. That was about 1985 when I was 5. From there, I was doing a lot of comics like Xmen, Batman, etc. Then I got into anime/manga and video games. I actually don't draw as often anymore, but I've branched out into crafting with felt, making plushes, and other things. When I draw, it's more for reference. Recently, I've taken an interest in digital art, but I do want to go back to where I started and draw pencil drawings again. I feel that I've lost my touch and obviously haven't gained any new skills, but I don't want to lose it completely.

[@feathermtn1490]

Beautiful, beautiful!!!!

[@Acaykath]

I just can't get over the eyebrows. You made it look like Usagi dyes her hair.

[@Telescreen5]

I agree, it looks like a cosplayer not Usagi. She would have made a good Rei.

[@archipelagoindonesia6217]

imho, the jaws and the cheek makes its looks transgender sailormoon version.. a bit masculine. but he is Real artist! God bless him with amazing talent

[@doggo_87__60]

@@archipelagoindonesia6217 this is live action by Netflix

[@user-ng1zw6ig9f]

Well no japanese has natural blonde hair and blondes usually have darker eyebrows no biggie

[@user-ng1zw6ig9f]

@@archipelagoindonesia6217 Have you seen a real woman or nah? Or have you heard of woman being masculine because they can and don't have to fit into the societal norms of femininity?

[@JB-ru2zb]

I must ask, how do you do that without references, this is far too detailed for mere memory.

[@randomrat5250]

wow! would luv to see you do this style more!

[@breakthrou_]

such beautiful art, and a heartwarming story

[@chibaryohei3709]

Anyone agree that "she" looks like a boy K-pop idol? Anyway the painting is amazing!!

[@risingkhero1714]

At first I thought, RM?

[@chibaryohei3709]

@@risingkhero1714 Yes! Haha

[@SuperWeedPower]

bro I was about to say the same thing xD

[@chibaryohei3709]

@@SuperWeedPower Should be funny if RM cosplay like this!

[@user-ng1zw6ig9f]

Not really she looks like a girl, RM or boy kpop idols are just really feminine and have low testesterone levels is all 🤷

[@limmo6525]

It was myself the first thing i ever draw lmao

[@jacopodani2434]

This is breathtakingly beautiful

[@nakshatrasoni288]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING

[@feshgogulululu]

Your sister in law has probably indirectly inspired millions of people to start drawing!

[@joshkoole6681]

Millions?

[@feshgogulululu]

@@joshkoole6681 yes. This dude has millions of views on some of his videos

[@hilman94]

Him : interpreting Sailor Moon drawing from manga style to real life human form Me : can't even stick the tape in straight line.. 😂😂😂

[@allyihasantocidad97]

Love the story behind this sailor moon drawing💜

[@Box.circus]

I recently came down with carpal tunnel/de quervains tenosynovitis in my drawing hand and watching ur videos both make me smile and incredibly long for the pain to go away so I can hold a pencil again. Dont take ur hands for granted, u never know when you will lose the simple joy of creating pain free.