I Made Art for 24 Hours Straight

[@KaseyTheGolden]

Wow Robin, you killed it. I NEED to do this as well!

[@vanessarmega]

Kasey you're already abusing yourself enough by doing the sketchbook slam challenge 😂 please don't keep doing this to yourself 😂But I mean..... if you wan't to, that would make another interesting video lol

[@RobinSealark]

Gahhh thank you! Do it!!

[@0autumn610]

Kasey, and Rae..? In the same comment section!? On one of ROBINS videos!?! This must be heaven ^ ~ ^

[@nefertitimontoya]

Maybe do it as a sketchbook slam finale? 24 hours filling the rest of the sketchbook? Kill two birds with one stone?

[@elisadoesart3384]

Nefertiti Montoya yess!! that would be awesome!

[@SuperRaedizzle]

Jesus, and I can't even get outta bed before 11

[@claire4086]

SuperRaeDizzle I love both of youuuuu ❤️❤️❤️

[@kris20jesus78]

Same 😂

[@sharmanveraj3281]

I love your channel. It is amazing!

[@sharmanveraj3281]

One of the best art channels.

[@14yellowCupcakes]

SuperRaeDizzle you better XD how else will you art before the sunrise!?

[@SodaCat16]

YOU BETTA PUT THaT sTICK FIGURE ONE ON A SHIRT

[@catherinehiggins1968]

I wanna do this but I'd probably end up crying and going to bed

[@sydgouff5252]

Catherine Higgins same

[@artvid-1915]

Literally same

[@emilycrawford8013]

Same

[@catherinehiggins1968]

Update for anyone who might care at all: I actually tried this. Made it 20 hours. Not quite 24, but close enough 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 didn't even cry once! 10/10

[@izzy6062]

Catherine Higgins OMG this is too accurate 👻

[@miezi]

I often paint / draw until 4 or 5 a. m. It comes naturally to me. Its the best time for painting because there are no people, no distractions, ..... just me and my art. :D

[@alix6553]

Miezekatze me too, me too

[@cambercat]

the stick figures deserve to be in an art gallery tbh

[@_kintsugi]

Girl, I'm inspired. Thank you so much for this video. I'm a self taught artist and have been pushing myself to create more art. I'm always in awe of what you make. You also have a lovely/quirky personality.❣

[@kadenmorris3108]

The one of the mountains where its golden hour but also night time is one of my favorites. I really liked the abstract one too

[@easay1989]

KalMorris Art I really loved that one as well. It’s a lovely style that I’d enjoy to learn myself but I’ve got a lot of work to do before getting there

[@BUCHMANN]

Nooooo I loved the painting 😫 but the stickmen made everything okay again, wow.. true art :'')

[@violetwolfgang]

I love this idea. You took your time and also took some breaks but allowed your creativity to flow. You've always been a person I watch when I haven't painted in a while and you always get me to get started again. Your last video and this one are awesome. Thanks for reminding us to enjoy the making process!

[@AkmNina]

this just proves that artists truly are crazy. honestly we are. :D

[@nanahafizah2152]

Robin!!!! To me... THE STICKMEN MADE THE WHOLE PAINTING LOOK FLAWLESS 💕

[@PresenceOfMindPisces]

I would love to learn how to paint "out of focus waves". Also I'm struggling with blending and getting the correct color matches. So if you ever need ideas for a video I'd loooovee to see that. Like maybe a start step by step how you set up and stuff. :)

[@goose_]

Oh my word... Last year I painted for 16 solid hours to catch up on my portfolio for school. Very stiff, very sore, very tired. I don't think I could have made it through eight more hours, you're a legend.

[@tashmaxwell3774]

I will actually genuinely buy your stick figure painting. I love the story behind it and it would fit well on my happy wall

[@Mackerachi]

I do a 24 hour board game fundraiser thing every year and when I started it a few years back, it started at 1pm-1pm the next day, I got so tired around 5am. They switched it last year to 10am-10am and oddly enough, I still only got tired at 5am. It was so much easier to slog through 5am-10am instead of 5am till 1pm. Maybe if you do it again, start earlier. (note: I am a night owl and I love my sleep, so waking up to start the challenge at 10am was hard for me, but I lasted longer, so I guess it was worth it) What you came up with looks great though. :)

[@HoiJahn]

When u held up the jar of coffee . I thought it was ur dirty paint water. I dont know y my mind went there. Im just so used to my paint jar looking like beverages (lemonade, coke, tea, coffee)

[@jesslu1966]

John Golena I've drank my paint water and dipped my brush in to beverages.. #intenseconcentration

[@pareena3299]

John Golena same

[@drewd4801]

I've done this before! It's so fun, I did it with a group of art friends which made it a lot better I think. We started in the morning, but that's really smart with starting in the evening so your sleep schedule is almost completely back on track once you finish! :)

[@goldenapple3952]

Pfft thats impressive but have you tried... *sleeping for 24 hours and not doing art for weeks*

[@unacceptable2669]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it the true challenge

[@amelia-nv6li]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it a true challenge

[@jullylyv]

o man

[@alexoneil594]

I've done this, except months instead of weeks. My doctor said the challenge is called "depression" but what does she know :P

[@mirceasidea7682]

20th like

[@itsyaboyrobbb]

You're a beast, honestly how in the heck did you do it? And the stuff you made was soooooo goood, I really liked the one with the river and mountains with the dark sky and golden hour mountains, sooo cool

[@adelinebechtold2394]

I've never thought of painting over a picture, that's a great idea

[@JotaCeeRD]

I don't even paint 24 total hrs during the whole year! XD Really nice video, I like your sense of humor, thanks for sharing these things.

[@graphite_garage]

Honestly the one with the stick figures is my favorite and I might try to recreate it at some point.... love you Robin, your art is amazing

[@lenoliver-art]

we did 24 hours of art at school to raise money for world vision and man it was crazy, everyone was using the time to finish their portfolios but i was already done so i did this massive painting of a castle in the mountains which took most of the time

[@creativebreathings]

I'm "on call" this winter at the resort I work at, meaning I have loads of time on my hands. This is a challenge I would love to try. I've done plenty of overnighters, but hopefully my 40 yr. old body could keep up with this art marathon. Thanks for the constant inspiration, Robin!

[@sunceraysalazar1120]

Your amazing I love your art and your extreme playful side you always put a smile on my face don't ever change your such a wonderful person 💖

[@RobinSealark]

this is so nice, thank you

[@doyouknowmypeach7112]

ohh yesss this gold content i forgot how much i love this channel

[@Mambo1061]

Damn that macro water + light reflections piece was beautiful af

[@AniVan1R]

I totally can relate about being so exhausted for working 24h in a row! I'm a med student and we have 24-36 hours shifts and I don't know how I survive them lol. But I would definitely spend 24 hours doing art. I just can't love art enough! Today I spent almost 3/4 of the day trying to make 3 portraits and I was really happy with the result! (And I was wainting for your video, too. I almost send a message to your IG account "ROBIN, YOU PROMISED! VIDEO! TODAY!" xD Glad I didn't do it... Woops.

[@goldenapple3952]

Carlos Martínez omg l want be a med student can you tell me more about it? Im so scared i will mess up and fail.

[@oliveoconnor5589]

36h?...if you really study to become a doctor you should know that you arent productive for such a long period of time

[@AniVan1R]

Olive O'Connor yeah, you get really slow at doing things, thinking and everything. But then, you have some rush of energy and complete all your tasks. It isn't easy at first, but you get better at surviving... And in the next 4-6 days, you don't have shifts (thank God!). I've seen people quit for that and for all the horrors you experience as a student.

[@AniVan1R]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it it's a love-hate relationship for everyone. It's very demanding (time, energy, life). You do have time for friends and family, but you decide if you want to use that time to study (and you should, most of times) or do something else. I study using audiobooks while painting and that helps soooo much to make me feel calmed. You get to experience so many things, that you may feel ages older. I've seen so many deaths and births that I feel like a grandpa (and I'm just 22). I guess that's a constant in every med school. However, my experience might differ a lot from US med schools, since medicine in a third world country is way more intense and you not always have the resources to save everyone. It's frustrating but it develops your creativity to solve problems and save lives. I recommend you a book called "How to succeed at med school", it's pretty accurate in so many ways. I read it when I was finishing my 5th year (Now I'm almost an intern which is 7th year) and it helped me a lot. Research a lot about how medicine is in your country, specially the bad side of it. If you can accept all the cons, then it might be the career for you. Best of lucks!

[@sensen4161]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it maybe he/she got a day off.

[@elrisha]

OMG! I felt so sorry for you at 4.30 am.. LOL! Loved the idea and I feel inspired to get up out of bed when I can't sleep at night and just go paint a whole bunch! Like, why not?! :D Have a great weekend! :)

[@SharonCullenArt]

Dang I’m exhausted! ! And impressed. Maybe because I am 56 and not 26. Yeah you’ll understand in 30 years. But I really expected to see a decline in your work throughout the night and was surprised that I didn’t. Pretty consistent throughout.

[@estelle5798]

This was actually really inspiring and I decided to doodle while listening. My art has been p awful lately but relaxing and just going with it helped it look a lot better!

[@lindseytheartist]

Have you considered sketchbook slam? I know it's kind of insane but because it requires dry media it might help you detach from your habits and tap into a new flow of ideas. Plus you'd be allowed to sleep 😁

[@charlotteheuschkel3716]

robin I love you!!!!! i’m a freshman in art school right now and currently going through a huge blank space/bad mental health period where I feel like I can’t even create/ i’m not creating things for myself or if I do it’s just for classes and the bare minimum of what I need to get done in order to pass but you’ve always inspired me and your videos are helping me realize that it’s okay that I don’t know what I want to do or make and sometimes you just need to do stuff like this and experiment so thank you for being an amazing, wonderful artist, person, and aspiration :)

[@remithefrog350]

You're an excellent painter and you constantly inspire me.

[@Foervraengd]

Oh I've done this but with drawing comics, there's this global event known as "24hour comic day" which is when you spend 24 hours to make a 24 page long comic - fully inked and lettered and done. I don't participate in that event anymore because to no one's surprise - working non stop for 24 hours is REALLY bad for your health. Sure it is a fun "challenge" to see how much you can produce, but I wouldnt encourage it being a part of your general creative routine. It's a miracle I didn't permanently ruin my drawing hand from those challenges, and yes it's def the hardest around 4-5AM. You feel so awful in your whole body. If people are ever going to do a challenge like this one, always make sure you have plenty of hearty food ready. Not noodles or snacks, REAL food - a pizza or other takeaway food works too. And do the challenge with friends, having company helps keep the motivation going. And let your body rest for 10 min between the hours.

[@Mibbitmaker]

I've done a few of those, too. My last 3 (I gave up: too old to keep doing it, and I don't sleep enough as it is) are my favorites. I went through periods where it was draggy and difficult, then when the energy was back, back-and-forth. I did mine at the local comic shop, noon-to-noon. Besides breaks for dinner or snacks, I took a break each time to go home to watch SNL, take a nap, and return. A couple times, the nap was close to a night's sleep! I couldn't always get a full 24 pages done - because of both time and the natural end of the story. I even did my last one in color, "mid-century" style.

[@katherinehughston7997]

When I saw the reflective water one I went, " holy shit!" you made that look so real and amazing

[@VEE3RDEYE]

i like the mountain with waterfalls one, you're rad

[@RobinSealark]

Dowwh xoxoxo 😍❤️🌈

[@theclvrpotato4306]

Robin, just want to give you as many thanks as I can. You’ve helped me get out of my art rut and dust of my canvases. You’re a true inspiration. Keep being awesome sauce!!

[@oliviakelley3882]

This is the second time seeing videos like this and i am so inspired to do this myself!

[@remochii]

This is so so good! All of your paintings look like masterpieces! I'm inspired to try this challenge as well.

[@DollfaceMein]

There are definitely pieces here that I would love to buy! Though the reflections were a bit off as you already mentioned in that pond painting, that one had such a lovely and mystical feel to it; it was definitely my favourite. I'd love to do something like this myself, but I don't have the ability with my work schedule, and I'm not sure I could even stay awake. I can't do caffeine. I'm surprised that we didn't see Cuyler at all during this 24hr period! I'd honestly be asking my husband to spoon food into my mouth while I continued painting hahaha :P

[@allisonbashampayne4885]

I just... love you. This video is so funny. I can't believe you could keep producing lovely work and not go insane with delirium/exhaustion.

[@Sailorcali]

I'm really digging how you challenged yourself to get loose and experiment! I'll definitely want to try that with my own art (but probably not for 24 hours). Also, would you consider making all the art you made into mini prints or postcards??

[@DrawingwithNoel]

Hey , I'm an Artist who has unique drawing talent..,. Bet you that I live up to my word . (uploaded a few day ago)

[@tolbiny36]

OMG Calise hi!!! :D Wow it's a small world.

[@faygo_cupcake]

The more I draw the worse it gets

[@minervaminx]

Faygo_cupcake fashion woah same for me

[@ozitheking3316]

The more you want attention by saying you can't draw, the less anyone gives a shit

[@goldenapple3952]

OziTheKing its kinda true but lm in a deep artblock called depression

[@faygo_cupcake]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it sssssaaammmeeee

[@faygo_cupcake]

OziTheKing not saying I can't draw just starts to get bed if I draw for more then an hour straight

[@TheAverageArtist]

This is awesome, can't believe you stayed up for 24hs. I think I would hit that 5am madness and be like nah, gnight. Well done!

[@scrathed]

Hrm. This was very inspiring... I feel compelled to do this as a challenge to myself... With the semester holidays coming up, I'll have enough time on my hands to do that... I think I'll get myself a big A3 Sketchbook and do drawings/paintings in that for 24 hours straight...

[@mirandarambeaut443]

I adore you and your videos! I really appreciate the positive energy that you give to all of us. Especially those of us that are trying to get out of artist block or struggling with creating. My challenge to you/anyone reading this comment: paint without using a paintbrush (ex. palette knife) :)

[@dianeo]

Interesting experiment so thanks for sharing it. Was LOLing at the bathtub break! Great collection of paintings you created. Keep enjoying your artistic journey. (Mr. Blue Sky... YESSSS!)

[@Ustolemymusterd]

Dude someone already bought the stick figure painting XD

[@sophia-nu9zr]

your art is absolutely gorgeous and i admire you so much for being able to create beautiful works during such a long consistent time period! i can’t wait to see more from you.

[@drinkzcoffee5183]

I don't have a way to support you monetarily, unfortunately, but may I say how proud I am of you and your progress? I've seen you paint beautiful waves, something I cannot do atm, and now I am watching you enjoy the process of unrestricted painting, which is more of what I do. It brightens my heart to see you enjoy and play within your gift. Much love ~♡~

[@lisasnotes]

You are adorable and I love the way you're thinking. Keep going, you're a great artist!

[@ishaneejoshi1613]

I’m so happy i’m early, you’re one of my biggest inspirations Robin, i love you and your videos so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elisadoesart3384]

oooo i want to try the painting over photographs! i never through of that. loved the video!!

[@katie4391]

Honestly the stick figure painting would be right in place in a modern art museum

[@AureliaVel]

I understand your feels...so hardcore right now. I went from one acrylic painting class in college because it was a requirement to eight years later landing a job as a painting instructor for a wine & paint place. After a year of teaching speed painting I've gotten so much better, but never really notice the change in my art until after leaving that job and taking up painting yet again in my personal time. A sudden realization that I'm able to create things I didn't know I could. Example: I hate clouds. Clouds hate me. I randomly decided I needed clouds in my painting and they were actually nice to me! I'm not sure when it happened, but clouds are no longer a problem. Surprise! And keeping in mind my classes had me at the studio for 4-5 hours at a time. So if I worked more than one class it was an all day thing. -_- Finding time to eat was insane.

[@chavboi6125]

I went on to robinclonts.com and looked at the artwork and their prices and I thought this is ridiculous, the picture with the stickmen are cheaper than everything else, THEY ARE THE BEST!!! In a good way

[@mann3014]

Love your stuff, you inspire me so much!

[@AlyssaJolt]

I love this! I think my favorite paintings are 6:09 6:48 8:32 10:08 13:27 13:29

[@ragdollrose2687]

I'm soooo inspired to try this! I've already done that kinda thing twice, but in a writing marathon in college. I remember how amazing and surreal it was to focus on creation for 24h straight, but I never tried with painting. I'm definitely up for the challenge! Love your channel :)

[@ReaTexas]

What an AWESOME idea and self challenge, Robin! Well done 👩🏼‍🎨

[@braileecuster6376]

I really really love all of her art from this video. My favorite is defiantly the mountain one with the sunset/ night sky.

[@realisticallyrose2310]

This is my favorite video of urs and thats saying a lot bc ur videos r amazing.. i think i might try this. Especially the painting over photos!

[@opalite360]

I loved all your nature paintings! It gave me a dose of inspiration to continue my college paintings. I have a similar task of creating 20 small paintings.

[@yasmineali9862]

the stickmen look like they were walking on happy air of some sort. my fave painting has to be the path with the yellow fields and white flowers.

[@sandy2_resq]

best art channel ever you make me not afraid to fuck up :))

[@RGGrimaudSmiley]

Could I ask what type of paint/brushes you use? Also, what type of paper did you use for the pictures that you painted over? Your artwork is amazing!!!

[@isuck7808]

Omg I love your dances and I wish you were my art teacher ughhh

[@hdejl22]

I know you were joking but I honestly did really love that stick figures with the balloon piece. Easily one of my favorites. It's so different from the other paintings. You went through such a process with it; it has wonderful texture; and lots of visually interesting effects were achieved by sanding (?) away layers of paint.

[@yulis8940]

Back when I was an architecture student I used to work 24h/day so many times. The best thing was to watch the sunrise. Once I had an exam session during which I was coming home at 5 pm, sleeping till 7 pm and working all night, going to the exams in the morning. It was 3 days in a row and I slept like 6 hours in 3 days. Gosh, I tortured myself so bad :c

[@catd8929]

Liah Meriko aw that sounds awful. I'm going to study architecture too so... sigh

[@yulis8940]

good luck to you! i was really enjoying a lot of things in my studies, but here as nowhere else you're gonna work. i'd be honest and say that i was only out with friends from uni and didn't leave home that much) maybe it's different for other countries) so don't be afraid too erly, but keep in mind that all those people who say "forget about sleep" are right and when somebody was telling me such things i was like "oh well, im a really home person and i'm not much of a party girl, i think i'll be just fine and that only concerns those who go out a lot", well no, turns out it's for eveybody :D

[@epiczeven6378]

It must feel good doing so much art and not judging so much, just going with the flow and have fun =) Also, died at 5:10 (do not watch while drinking or eating)

[@faeriesmak]

Oh my goo! You are a total rock star Robin! I am exhausted just watching you do this.

[@naly202]

Bravo! What an interesting idea! And you've created such beautiful art pieces in this time. A day of your life creatively spent.

[@doityourselfillinois1863]

I actually just painted for 7 hours straight yesterday! I need to try 24 hours! Keep it up!

[@minty.bliss.]

I wanna do this in the summer! This was so inspiring 😍

[@cherrypuffs7046]

This is so inspiring!! And I love your artwork :) I can barely work for 3 hrs >. < But when I feel more comfortable with my style I wanna try and do a 12 hour challenge :3

[@Monica-bk3ur]

I’ve been trying to paint like you and it’s been going well because you have been giving me all these great tips thank you 😊

[@clarkjack0]

fantastic work! your color blending is very realistic - have you ever tried making big art? your waves, the size of a building, would be incredible the perspective in your paintings is phenomenal

[@michaelaurry3284]

Oh my gosh that bathroom shot KILLED ME!!! 🤣🤣🤣 If I ever need a good laugh I know exactly where to go! Haha!! Awesome challenge, Robin! That masking piece turned out so cool!

[@LeviLayton]

Kayla L at 5:10

[@YellowMelle]

Were you alone? That's really disciplined! Even 24 hour gamers do it on livestream with lots of people motivating them. I would require a friend, but then, I get tired of painting after only an hour XD I always wondered why 24 hour stretches always start in the morning instead of ending at night when it is an appropriate time to pass out for many hours. My spouse pointed out that to begin at night means you are actually awake for 34+ hours, which makes sense. But then, you certainly managed it.

[@sonwukong7602]

i love how you warm up. nice video thanks

[@PaintingWithJames]

Omg I already follow the out of focus waves person on Instagram! So excited when you mentioned her. She’s amazing too!

[@faridaezzat3409]

That must've been so hard, like watching a 15min video is nothing but you never know what went behind it hahah, such a challenging challenge. Robin you're cool 🙌

[@svbart]

THIS IS LIKE “THE LAST 24 HOUR OF AN ARTIST” but it isnt. CONGRATS FOR DOING THIS CHALLENGE ROBIN ! YOU’RE A BRAVE SOUL!!!!

[@frederiquevezina8867]

Great video by the way! your art is amazing, continue to paint what you want to: waves or little cartoons characters (how to call them, they are so sweet and cute). I'm actually a big perfectionist and you are a role model for me to paint what you want to. Your last video was really inspiring to me

[@heloisa5808]

This is so inspiring!!!! Thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@MariaRevArt]

Robin, are you okay? I ask, not because of this challenge, but you seem a little lost, like your wadding through some murkywates right now. I hope you are getting through it okay. It's tough when you have a major break from your art and I hope you are doing okay during this time. Take care.

[@juliaamiri7689]

I LOVE the song Mr Blue sky! And you robin! You are an inspiration to me and my art, and you are the one who makes me get up and draw and paint nearly every day. Thank you!

[@MrToothpick189]

You are insane Robin, I seriously love you!! Wonderful video as always

[@oilonpaper]

Robin, wow! Thanks for sharing your experiences. You're a hero!

[@dc7243]

Hi Robin. I really like your work. LOL bathtub break! Really like the warm up exercises of painting over photo references. I could try this in oils but it would probably eat away at the paper. I could coat the paper first with a clear varnish. I agree that warming up is so important. Good things flow after or at least a good learning period to reflect on. Thanks for sharing this. Inspiring!

[@nournametalla3679]

This is honestly such a great idea and I for sure am going to do that soon when I have some free time cause lately it has been so hard for me to draw and paint and my imagination just aint working anymore for some reason and I feel really sad cause I'm not getting any bettet or growing so this might really help me discover myself and my style and make me remember how fun art is. I loved your video alot and subbed, you're great!

[@cocoamuffins1870]

“Four in the morning. Do you know where your children are?” This is so random 😂 And 9:00 WTF 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Starsof23]

Um... Unborn XD

[@toomuchsara42]

I haven't even watched the video and gave you a thumbs up. 24 hours straight of art deserves it!

[@RS-vn8ku]

i absolutely love the painting with the sun on the mountains and night sky background, truly is whimsical :)

[@hushushfie3730]

I think such a challenge is also good for your mental health... to finally let yourself and your passion loose and create whatever feels right and makes you happy! Such a bliss!

[@Hannahgs]

I love ready player one!! And I loved this video, I’ve been in kind of an art funk lately and I think it would be fun and challenging to do this myself!

[@a_weak_ago]

for that 5:30 a.m. scape- i Loved the distance perspectives of the trees in the valley/ leading up to the mountain!

[@MinaFem]

You are so crazy, props to you, love your videos!!!