Professional Artist VS. Crayons ➰➿🖍

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Heck yes, join me in the crayon obsession! The whole spread turned out so fun!

[@AudraAuclair]

Thanks dude! I honestly am going to keep them for random stuffs cause aside from the mess they were aight!

[@AudraAuclair]

Let me know if you fine human beans have any challenges you'd like me to attempt that doesn't involve eating spoonfuls of cinnamon! 💕

[@nara5809]

100 head challenge and 6 fan art challenge 💖ily

[@sabiflor2180]

Marker or guoache challenge. Do you avoid using charcoal because it can get on your hands?

[@AmberMarz]

you talked about limited colors in this, maybe do a painting with the zorn palette?

[@auradish9618]

Finger painting?

[@biancasuiugan9866]

Monochrome challenge!

[@NikoleTheAnimator]

I didn't think crayons could turn out looking so good on paper, this really makes me want to give it a try!

[@AudraAuclair]

You can do it! It looks surprisingly good used in abstract stuff. Like, I think some crayon scribbles over a realistic pencil sketch would look so good.

[@squidcurls7646]

Crayons work REALLY well on smooth Bristol board/paper! I've done quite a few scientific and botanical illustrations with crayola crayons on smooth bristol :D

[@Snowmouse]

It literally never occurred to me that you could win an art challenge. But now every time I do one, I will declare myself a victor Also big thumbs up for the paper tablecloths

[@AudraAuclair]

Yes, forever victorious!!

[@Bl0odyBaby]

Crayons were the medium with I re-started doing art for myself just because of fun and because I love creating, after a massive artblock. And yes, we have to chill up a bit and remember that it's ok to have fun, not every piece of art has to serve for making an income. Love this drawing btw

[@jessiegraceillustrates]

I HEARD AUDRA UPLOADED AND I CAME RUNNING -

[@ellensbg]

Lopi's 'oh heck yeah' at the end of the video was the most Canadian thing I've ever heard

[@miyuuri8591]

I'm so glad that you're feeling better I actually started crying I'm ultra happy to hear that you're okay The drawing is adorable 😆 personally I hate crayons but maybe I should try them out too!

[@AudraAuclair]

Thank you for caring so much! I'm tearing up reading your comment lol. Yaaay empathy! It was a lot of work and took a while but I'm glad to be feeling better. Honestly I feel like if you got a roll of kraft paper and some crayons it'd be super cheap, low pressure and a good time. Would be fun to draw on a huge roll on the floor.

[@miyuuri8591]

@@AudraAuclair You're inspiring me again and again to do something new and fun when I'm not feeling good watching your videos is relaxing and motivating so thank you so much for I guess just being" 😊 Aaa i love you and your art 😄

[@keaganegbert8650]

If you wanted you could do a giveaway the sketchbooks if you've just done a couple pages on them, love the vids!

[@AudraAuclair]

YES! I was going to do that after the video was done. Gotta spread the love.

[@keaganegbert8650]

@@AudraAuclair pogchamp

[@xXNekou]

@@AudraAuclair It would be the greatest thing ever to get a sketchbook with something you drew in it 😭😭😭😍

[@seiashun]

I'm really glad to hear you're enjoying art and are generally feeling better! And I can also heavily relate to the hand tremor thing, my hands already have a natural tremor, but they would always get worse with certain antidepressants, it sucks. Happy to hear lowering the dose helped!

[@Sofia-ge6wm]

I haven't even watched the full video yet but I already know I'm going to love it!!!

[@REDACTED_24]

As someone who’s also really struggling with not being able to make art like I used to and weird mental health shit it’s really really nice to see you taking care of yourself and finding a balance between creating and resting. I’m hoping I can follow your example c: It’s nice to see your artwork again!

[@laura987123]

I can so relate, managing expectations and learning what you can handle the struggle of mental illness. You want to do enough to get better and keep growing but not so much that you get overwhelmed and go backwards.

[@DPWFG]

One of my best friends is a sculptor, so she has her hand in clay all the time. She hates it when her hands get messy, specifically with chalk and charcoal.

[@maggiemae3825]

Not really related to the video, but I just want to note that I feel so much more... joy behind your videos lately. I'm glad that you took some time away from KZbin. I feel like you came back even better than you were before. Lots of love.

[@CuraTeIpsum3]

You are so talented 🖤 I’m so glad you have a Patreon! I’ve followed you for so long and have loved seeing the progress - not only of art but standing firm in taking time for your mental/physical health ~ To me it seems that even if the quality of the supplies aren’t great, if the person has an internal, artistic vision, they can pull it off 😍

[@farahware7934]

My therapist recommended using crayons. I get totally anxious about finishing pieces and freak out. So she suggested using crayons and focusing on the freedom that small children have when doing art. If you have any tips please let me know.

[@фамп-ф6р]

Entiendo muy poco inglés, pero me encanta verte. Me inspiras ♥

[@CJDolanART]

When you started talking about the urge to finish a sketchbook once it's started that hit home 😅 I had a thought though, if you're just testing them you could do a give-away or something with the ones you didn't like so much. Then they get a second life 😊

[@patosos4998]

When I was doing Scenic design in my 20's back in the '80's I did a design for the musical GUYS AND DOLLS. I wanted the feeling of a old style comic strip, so I did the color renderings in crayons. Needless to say, I loved it, but some were aghast that I did the rendering in crayons - LOL!

[@adasketches]

I love how colourful the art is !! Also in terms of the load of sketchbooks to try out, you could do a little series trying out like 2/3 sketchbooks a video or something like that.

[@kaitlingrace6633]

Yaaasss I am excited 😄 No I am not in a chipotle parking lot watching this 🥺

[@AudraAuclair]

That sounds like a good time. I haven't had Chipotle before but always wanted to try!

[@xXNekou]

1. You really did great with this challenge! 😊 2. Will you do a studio tour video? :D 3. Will you do Draw Pokemon from Memory Challenge?! :D 4. I'm so so happy to know you're feeling better 🧡

[@monikabarna3132]

I'm so happy you are feeling better :> What you do in your art and here on youtube is truthly special, thank you for being here...

[@aliz4467]

Uh, your art, regardless of medium is AWESOME. Like, omg, you made crayons look high class.

[@biancasuiugan9866]

You 1000% won the challenge!! It looks SO GOOD I cannot😵 Your art is so wormy and lovely and it feels like I'm gatting a big bear like hug when I look at it. I love every line and detail and I work towards being half the artist that you are💜 Also, I am really happy you are getting better and better. It's the happy glow up for me☺☺

[@ViviButter]

Doing dishes everyday is a superhuman power. CONGRATS!!!

[@siaxx9826]

Your uploads always cheer me up so much. Hope u will have a nice day and strength to make more beautifull things c:

[@laylay2200]

I'm happy your enjoying art more and I'm so glad your feeling so much better!!

[@StephLiveOnMars]

WHAAAAT ??? That looks fucking amazing. Am I surprised you made a masterpiece using crayons? Not really no.

[@AudraAuclair]

Thank you!!! I shall sell it for 1,000,000 + a rare albino monkey! No monkey, no deal.

[@jojokaleido]

Nice! It turned out so lovely. You definitely won. Try water-soluble wax pastels. I like to call them “grown up crayons”.

[@shyshy37]

Drawfee does a bunch of fun art challenges! I’ve been having a lot of fun trying to draw in a style opposite to my own. I think it’s hard to think about what your style *is* is it colors? Content? Composition? Materials? Look forward to your next video I love hearing your opinion on art subjects you videos are always entertaining to watch 💗

[@gabrielbrunoa]

I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better!! It's always such a gratifying feeling when you start to fix things that have bothered you for a while. Good luck on the rest of your mental health journey ✨

[@sydneyjamie3973]

This most definitely was a pass! Love the rainbow look, so pretty!!

[@sarahseis6389]

Audra! This video challenge was absolutely amazing! I have been using Crayola’s colored pencils as a challenge for myself, I wanted to see how well these colored pencils could perform compared to Prismacolors etc. I think it would be a great idea if you made a video using Crayola’s colored pencils, it would be incredible! 🌸🤍

[@princelingmarshmallow1260]

Lopi is so cute 🥺 I love this, Audra!

[@kt7087]

You should try to do the redraw challenge! Where you draw something from a long time ago and compare to how you used to draw etc. Loved this challenge video! You definitely succeeded in this challenge!!

[@liesbethartlife]

WoW Never thought crayola could give that soft result ! I love your drawing! Maybe time to try my crayola another chance instead of my oil pastels

[@NaelleDevannah]

I remember at kindergarten, a fellow classmate said to me that “you should paint in the same direction” while I coloured the figures in the coloring book in all directions and wiggles. I was devastated (to this day apparently). But my favorite crayons are the mechanical ones (that are longer, like a pencil). I just think they’re more comfortable. I still have my Pochacco Crayons from the early 90s and use them quite frequently 🤫 This is stunning. I laughed at Lopi’s *human with hand in chin* 🧐 critique haha 🤣

[@chibiTune]

It's so free and colourful! I love it!

[@annecanright4890]

That is AMAZING! I didn't know crayons could turn out so well and I've been watching Kasey's videos, hee hee...

[@marisaanna]

Love this idea! Plus I think it’s a good way to get the creative juices flowing without using tedious or expensive materials

[@syrusangi8743]

I'd recommend you check out Black Bean CMS. He works primarily with Crayola pastels and oil painting. His artwork is divine! and his hilarious XD

[@FernandaSomenauer]

Finally an artist that feels the same! I hate when crayons or any kind of paint touches my hand. Sad thing I love oil/soft pastels...! XD

[@rejnboljunikorn]

I'm so glad you are feeling better!! You have no idea! And this artwork - AMAZING

[@gabriellelizette]

Love that you used all the colors. It looks like so much fun. Well done on the drawing.

[@AudraAuclair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@archwayofcesar]

This looks whimsical and spontaneous. This type of art always inspires me because it’s all about creativity and how you feel in the moment. :-D !!

[@desiree2841]

I recently found your channel and have been waiting for a new video to drop. I enjoyed this so much. To hear you laugh while creating this piece makes me feel so much better. I struggle with depression too and this week has been rough. I'll take your advice and draw for fun. Thank you!

[@AudraAuclair]

I'm glad it helped! Happy drawing and best of luck to you in your journey my friend.

[@commiekittiessaymao]

Your voice is so soothing to listen to. 😌 could seriously fall asleep it lol. Glad you’re feeling better. Hugs from LA 💖

[@shannonhughes8488]

i actually love using crayons for figure drawing on newsprint, i honestly hate the feeling and texture of charcoal so crayola crayon has always been my go to

[@cheshirecat9037]

Ok so next time I go to buy groceries, I'll get a box of crayons, cuz that looks super fun

[@oliviabossonart5177]

I love gearing about an artist i look up to so much having trouble actually making art. Not that im glad she struggles, but glad so i know im not alone!

[@fireferna]

It looks so cool with the random scribbles! Love it!

[@artphotography9158]

I love how it turned out! Hugs and blessings to you!

[@skylergintz9959]

You can totally take a break if you need to though, we’ll be here for you

[@Heliosion]

i clicked on this because i used crayons for my ap art concentration years ago! lovely to see this!

[@wraith1892]

I’ve always loved your videos since I was a young teen, I’m now an old man (21) and you still inspire me so much 🖤 so glad you’re back!!

[@mymanyinterests]

Its soooo great to see you posting art again! I'm glad you're doing better, and i think the drawing turned out great as usual! Cant wait to see what you do next!

[@timeapetrova3625]

I found your channel and art a few weeks ago (after your recent comeback). You are a big inspiration :) Please continue and I hope, you're health situation will be even better soon :)

[@maddhappy2286]

You could turn that sketchbook you don't like into what i can a 'thumbnail sketchbook' where you just use it for thumbnails/mockups and studies and such.

[@JustAnotherEntity97]

I'm so glad you're still uploading videos!

[@philippruizlozano]

I had no idea there were professional crayons. Amazing video!

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

This is gorgeous, i'd certainly put it on my wall. The colors are actually beautiful and everything else about it. You could make a mud drawing and it would be gorgeous.

[@AudraAuclair]

Thank you so much! I will have to attempt a mud painting now.

[@annamollers5853]

This is so beautiful, it has such a playful mood and reminds me of the joy I always had while painting as a child! super cute illustration! And im so happy to hear that you are doing well atm!! sending lots of love and thank you for your neverending inspiration

[@027erod]

I would be very down for a sketchbook review series! Like a video per sketchbook or two so you don't have to film it all at once lol

[@nallie2022]

I loooveee it!, brings me back to my childhood!

[@AmberMarz]

audra this one is great, i love how loose this is and the abstractions. you can really tell you had fun with it. i'm so glad you're getting better, and finding little things to be more productive and feel in control again. also as for the drawing from memory, i had done that with neopets to get out of a drawing slump xD it was a lot of fun!

[@bleachedout805]

You are a great artist. Phenomenally Phenomenal artist, that's you.

[@natheferreira]

aaaah acabei de comprar giz pastel oleoso e apareceu sua notificação! acabei de fazer uma arte me inspirando na sua, eu também sou artista e tenho dificuldade de criar desenhos mais livres, sem pensar em vendê-los. Kisses of brazilian artists!

[@disarma_]

I'm so glad you're feeling better and the drawing turned out so good! :) I drew pokémon by memory a couple of times this year and I created little nightmares, but it was so much fun! 😂😂

[@taitanator1998]

this brings me so much joy

[@emolawolf]

I love it so much! I really strive to be able to draw something so freely and not be scared to experiment in the moment. And honestly, I'm glad to hear and see that you're better and continue to draw amazing things. You had been one of my biggest inspiration for at least couple years now (for sure since before your break from yt), and especially in last months when I decided to have more fun with one of my new sketchbooks and try some things I saw in your sketchbooks (adding stickers, some notes, random things, photos etc). 💙 PS I totally get the hate of getting things on the hands. I have the same issue, but mine is even with smells, because I have really sensitive nose haha.

[@AudraAuclair]

I'm glad to hear you're messing around with new things in your sketchbook. It really makes it a lot more fun and appealing (for the most part). I read that there's a thing called "sensory defensiveness" and I just call it that now lol. Cause I have the same thing as you but instead of smells it's sounds. Being a human is overwhelming, it makes sense that physical senses would tip us over haha. Also thank you so much for sticking around and following my work!

[@artbynao]

I do totally agree that artists need have some play time with art. Funny how my kids got some crayons from the Easter bunny and I was thinking of using them in my sketchbook 😆. Great sketch 🌈

[@AudraAuclair]

Yeeess do it!! They actually make some sketchbook spreads look really cute!

[@dream_dealer]

Audra, this piece was amazing! You actually inspired me to try this out myself, even though I usually stick to ink. As for the future challenges... I don't know if this would be considered a challenge, but you can try and make personas for your cats! Like, what they'd look like as humans. Try depicting what their personality would look like in human form, if that makes sense? Yeah. Take care ♥️♥️♥️

[@auradish9618]

Yaay! I love drawing with crayons. I take a pack with me everytime I go out :3

[@cenara.artist]

I’ve heard you can use a razor to remove the top layer of wax so you can have more layers. Supposedly the colour stays well on the paper despite the top layer removal.

[@Tamagojani]

I never thought I would ever want to pick up crayons again.. but this video just changed that lol

[@afterlifeart3913]

I need to take that advice as well.

[@iilunarfireii3940]

Definitely won with a new sub! Your art is stunning

[@laurenhenderson3238]

Maybe instead of trying to paint full paintings in each sketchbook, you can do some swatches then paint in a few that seem the most promising

[@maceyloubrown]

I think it turned out great! Especially the lips and nose.

[@briwidmerart]

This looked like such an enjoyable time and you sounded like you had so much fun 😊 Lopi is right - I would not have guessed this was Crayola crayons - so good 💜 I can't wait for the Patreon rewards to start back up!

[@narcisoanasui246]

Absolutely STUNNING🤩

[@AudraAuclair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@almost_zab]

If you do not crumple it up in a hulk smash rage moment that constitutes a win 😉👍🏼

[@Subzi_]

YES MORE CRAYONS

[@poppy8776]

Yay you won - I crown you Queen Crayolina!

[@yupitskam]

Your videos are a ray of sunshine 🌞 thank you so much ❤️

[@jadasteele9331]

You literally make me want to draw again ❤️💕

[@0x0ariana0x0]

Love your channel! ❤️

[@dreamingcities]

This was so fun to watch!! 💕

[@biabernardes9920]

Oh my

[@annaleelangnes9153]

i know a tattoo artist with tremors and hes the best artist i know so dont worry

[@AudraAuclair]

Wow that's really surprising but awesome they can still tattoo with it!

[@annaleelangnes9153]

@@AudraAuclair i thought so too! Hes more painterly his name on instagram is 46plus2art if you would like to see 😌

[@mayalua1]

I loved it!! And I'm so happy to hear you're feeling better! Also there's something so good about your videos being just simple, not like, a big production, and your still learning... Feels like I know you, as a artist friend fellow of mine I met somewhere, and i love that! Is precious makes me feel welcomed ♡ Also here where i live, we don't have that brand of crayon you're using, the most common we have is faber castel (for kids not professional), and dear I love using those crayons! I actually use them regularly on my work (maybe is because it's easier than using pencils to color, and damn pencils take sooo long they really annoy me) ahahah but they're way better then that brand crayola, I find that weirdly interesting how some simple things are so different in other countries.

[@mayalua1]

Maybe my comment was just a bit longer than an average comment should ... Sorry 😅😅😅

[@redcenteno7150]

I did try using crayons a while back with mild success, I think I was drawing too small... I want to give it another shot sometime soon!

[@didepux251]

Its perfect.

[@samsillistrations7617]

You are so talented made my day 🖤this really makes me want to try!

[@imrantariq1977]

You inspire me - Hugs from the UK ❤️✏️🎨🖌🙏🏼🌹

[@imjustahoneybee]

love your art videos so much !!

[@dnnsthmnc]

OMG YES YES YES NEW UPLOAD AAAAA

[@jafiya_art]

I love watching your vids, made my day to get to watch this today! Thank you!!!!