BIG Sketchbook Tour · My Art Journey From 2007 to Present · SemiSkimmedMin

[@omgjustgivemeit]

What I love about your sketchbook tour is that when you show the stuff you did when you were younger - you don't call it bad or put it down . Believe it or not that's a big deal! Young artists who are just starting and watch this video won't sit and compare and think their work is bad because you never said "oh this is bad, this is when I couldnt draw" which is what a lot of artists on KZbin do - I hope you understand what I'm trying to say ha ha you're a great role model for artists of all ages. We re the same age and you inspired me to buy gouache, and I absolutely love it ! Thank you for putting positive energy in my life :)

[@minniesmall]

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond to you, Amber! When I first read this comment, I was totally blown away by how much it meant to me. Having a positive outlook on my art is something I really used to struggle with and now I'm in a place where I'm confident enough to look back at everything I've done and see how it shaped me into the artist I am today so I really appreciate that you could recognise that! Thank you so much for your kind words, and that *you* for putting positive energy in *my* life

[@omgjustgivemeit]

Its honestly something so rare you see on KZbin (at least with artists i choose to watch) You are a serious breath of fresh air - all of your videos make me think about much more than just the art itself (if that makes sense at all) Im so happy you overcame that struggle because you are truly so talented, and you deserve to see that through your own eyes.

[@minniesmall]

This is without a doubt, the nicest comment I've ever received. Thank you 💕

[@gabrielleholt446]

Amber Ingargiola Your comment/compliment encompassed much of what I believe to be about her, too! I literally picked up drawing as a hobby just this week and stumbled upon her channel and already I can tell that she is an excellent person to look up to for advice and inspiration. This comment was so wholesome and refreshing to read by the way! The world needs more genuine kindness like this to be shared:-)

[@sophiasimmons3307]

I really appreciate you being positive and not overly critiquing your older work. It shows a level of wisdom and professionalism that is really helpful for budding artists that might be discouraged by overly negative critiques on art that might be at their level. Have a nice day!

[@victoriah4648]

Couldn't agree more! I hate it when I'm trying to watch a sketchbook tour and the person is like "OMG, this is PAINFUL to look at, this is so bad, I'm cringing!!" .....We all have to start somewhere??

[@PearFleur]

wow your hands are so beautiful *o*. great artwork

[@minniesmall]

omg thank you! I love your channel :)

[@shumakerart]

You've inspired me to do more sketchbooks! Keep up the amazing work, Love your videos!

[@rovnaart]

Wow! How awesome to look back on the stuff that was before and how much work was been done! Amazing.

[@TracieWho]

i love watching the progess you've made from the time you were so little to the amazing artist you are today! Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@katedring]

Your art is beautiful, and I love the landscapes they're so detailed and stunning. I wish I had prints of them all over my walls!

[@minniesmall]

Aw thank you, that's such a sweet thing to say 💕

[@LaurenMakai]

I love your sketchbooks . My favourite is the architecture pages . The alien art from Monday 2001 is too cute . 😊

[@minniesmall]

You're so kind Lauren, thank you for all your lovely comments :)

[@minniesmall]

You're so kind Lauren, thank you for all your lovely comments :)

[@LaurenMakai]

SemiSkimmedMin You're most welcome! 😊

[@jmeyer3rn]

Hi. You would not believe how many Moleskines I've wounded and severely injured. You're awesome, great, etc. Thank you so very much for sharing. From portraits to cartoonish to architecture, you're the whole package! Plus... You saved the best for last. Monday, 2001!

[@jmeyer3rn]

Did I really double this? My brain has been going for a while.

[@belllavictoria]

in love with your style. in love with your channel. just subscribed :)

[@minniesmall]

Yay thank you! Welcome!

[@belllavictoria]

***** really?

[@sunshineelizabeth4865]

+Victoria C Love her style/personality as well, can't wait to see whats to come. Freaked out when I saw your profile pic; Brendon Urie will be the death of me.

[@belllavictoria]

Yes of course :) and thanks!! Brendon is bae

[@thecodelifechoseme8689]

You are my favorite artist on youtube

[@minniesmall]

Thank you :)

[@kylescarlett7850]

I honestly love your style. it's a bit shy but bold, I can kinda relate my work to yours. keep up the work:)

[@EmmyHucker]

Monday 2001 ♡ So adorable

[@seayn6765]

I really love your skin, it's so toned and clear. YOU'RE SO PRETTYYY

[@minniesmall]

Oh wow thanks! x

[@mushy01CR]

My gosh! I only stumbled across your channel the other day but already you have been so inspirational to me! I don't feel as daunted now to go to my sketch book because of a few tips I've picked up from watching your videos. From the little I've seen I've been encouraged and more excited to sit down and sketch and I don't usually feel this when I watch other KZbinrs. You are so talented and I am so thankful that you've taken the time to share your talent with the rest of us, helping us to improve. Thank you x

[@patdowart]

Its really nice to see your development and earlier style. Great video!

[@TheKiaraMoore]

I love your art! You were always very talented! Thank you for sharing your old sketches with us. I loved watching your style transition

[@brennabigge2568]

I LOVE all those body references. Wonderfully done.

[@Anne-yu2lx]

the landscape drawings are sooo good!! got any tips on drawing landscapes well? did you drew it from a picture or outside?

[@minniesmall]

Thank you!! Some are drawn from outside, some from pictures. I used to love going on google street view to find nice buildings around the world. I haven't drawn landscapes in a while now so I don't really have any tips, I think I've lost my mojo with landscapes a bit :P

[@Anne-yu2lx]

thanks thats really smart using google maps ;)

[@marleythewizard]

+SemiSkimmedMin I might borrow that idea!

[@Anne-yu2lx]

u do your thang

[@amenm18]

I cannot tell you enough how much you inspire me,, thank you so much xx

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Wow, so young and so talented! Look how much your work has grown in ten years. Imagine what your work will look like ten years from now! I'm so glad you did Inktober. It is how I found your channel!

[@junkmansobbligato]

You're art style just gives me life, your artwork always inspires me to go make something!

[@minniesmall]

That's amazing, thank you so much :)

[@Lizlapointeart]

Love seeing the progression of your style and all the improvement! I also really like that you included some older pieces :)

[@bidisha_roy]

This is my favourite art youtube channel ever!

[@TheFatherpaul1]

Your videos are so inspiring. I am learning a lot. Thank you.

[@sharknassty]

Thank you gorgeous. ! Obviously I am truly appreciating all your videos!!!

[@minniesmall]

I'm so grateful for it, thank you :)

[@jofox8066]

I totally love looking at people's sketchbooks - so interesting! Your work is beautiful!

[@keepcalmandcharmon]

I really enjoyed watching your sketchbooks! if you ever feel like it it would be nice to see your recent stuff all compiled into another video. loved to see how far you've come!

[@minniesmall]

Yeah I'm sure I'll do something like that when I've finished my current 2 sketchbooks 👍👍thanks for watching!

[@iAmDFreeman]

Prepare...for another long comment. lol 2:48 (Top Right) - I admire the different shades of color you used and the perspective. 3:21 - SOOOOOO MUCH DETAIL!!! You did a great job on that piece. 3:57 - That shading....is just......... 4:25 - PLEASE TELL ME YOU'RE A FAN OF THAT MOVIE TOO 4:49 - Brilliant idea. I think I might give this a try. 5:41 - The "PORTRAITS" cover is pretty cool too. 7:04 - Teach us your ways... 7:17 - speechless 8:09 - 9:49 - I thought I was the only one with a reference sketchbook. I'll definitely make a sketchbook video soon. 10:02 - 15:18 - You're REALLY good at putting BIG concepts and ideas on small pieces of paper. I still admire the Bubble Bear large canvas piece though. Like I've said before, you've pushed me to experiment with different techniques and mediums. I think my MAIN issue is the fear of making a mistake and not being able to correct it. Will work on that. Also, I also enjoy looking at sketchbook/artist progression videos. It inspires us all.

[@minniesmall]

Haha I don't know what to say! Thanks for such a detailed response! Would really love to see a sketchbook video from you. As you say, those types of videos are such an inspiration and I'm sure there will be something of yours that will make me want to try something new too!

[@lucid_plays]

I love the sketches you have based on The Professional. Best movie ever!

[@minniesmall]

Such a good film!!!! Thank you 😊😊👍

[@PurpleNinjas297]

min you are so so talented im so so so in love with your style and depictions of the human body

[@minniesmall]

+verronicaah wow thanks!! Thank you so much 😊😊

[@KieraJo]

Love sketchbook tour videos. Thanks for sharing! I've been wanting to practice drawing buildings and cityscapes myself lately (I typically only draw faces or head/torso combos, but I'd like to get better at scenes and backgrounds), so I really enjoyed seeing all of your buildings and landscapes. Thumbs up! Also, I'm enjoying Kevin from The Office at 12:34. XD

[@cocoisland19]

I love your videos, you are a huge inspiration, so awesome to see your early drawings!

[@minniesmall]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@lennardgabriellebenigno9758]

i just stumbled onto your channel. I absolutely love your style and you sound so kind and sweet.

[@minniesmall]

Thank you Gabrielle 💕💕 that's so lovely of you!

[@aimlessmuse]

Thank you so much for sharing! Love seeing the progression and improvement - very inspiring! :)

[@katielarsen2630]

Your art is so beautiful!

[@kumatetsu980]

i absolutely love your sketchnooks

[@minniesmall]

You'll definitely achieve that goal if you keep working on it! Thank you for your love and support :)

[@TheKristenConspiracy]

You are EXTREMELY TALENTED!!!! Just watched like all of your videos and I absolutely love you ❤️

[@minniesmall]

Wow thank you!! That's so kind of you 😊😊❤️

[@zarinaro]

gosh, you're wonderful. your art is amazing and I'm always awed by the quality and confidence of your lines💙

[@minniesmall]

Thank you, that's so sweet!

[@natalyan3352]

dammnnnn, your architecture drawings are amazing!

[@khouloudtakout9340]

From the future ❤ you are insanely amazing

[@lalithalakshminarasimhan8808]

i literally just started watching your stuff.... i love your artwork and style and you look amazing.... ^_^

[@minniesmall]

Wow thank you! And welcome!

[@baileyjessica245]

smiled so big when i saw that scene from the losers!(im assuming thats where its from!) but i love your art so much and its so interesting (and very encouraging) to see how not only your skills but your styles have improved and changed. ♡

[@minniesmall]

Ahhh isn't is such a great film! Thank you so much 😊💕

[@lawsdraws]

Min, your brushpen work is so rad! Really really lovely stuff. Hope to see more of it in the future ^_^

[@mikathegalaxy]

this is so nice! And you're som insanely talented! I'm blown away

[@minniesmall]

Thanks Mika!

[@jessicas3568]

You're one of my favorite artists.. I love all ur work and style !

[@minniesmall]

Thanks love!

[@dextergoffney9300]

You're art work is very good, keep up the good work. 😀

[@daisychainsaw]

Hey Minnie, I love your art style and your chill personality !! I have just subscribed and saw your other latest videos. Thanks for all the tips and points and now my drawings have improved a tonne. ily

[@minniesmall]

Hey! Welcome to my channel. Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment :)

[@minniesmall]

Hey! Welcome to my channel. Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment :)

[@Ndot_10885]

I like long sketchbook videos honestly I couldn't care how long it was

[@minniesmall]

True, I could easily get lost in a sketchbook video :P

[@sadcottonballdog]

Wow.. it's been awhile!! I was born in 2007, so obviously this art journey is has been going on for a while now. I love your voice, your art is amazing, keep being you, You are the Best

[@hollycumming]

I love your style so much!!

[@chanooodle]

love this so much. I hope I can get back into drawing daily like I once did as a child... and maybe one day make a video like this myself!!!

[@minniesmall]

That would be awesome if you did :) Thank you or watching!

[@ShadowRayne16]

Loved this! You are so talented!

[@minniesmall]

😊😊😊 thanks so much!

[@cgt27]

Hahaaa... "Monday, 2001!" I love that

[@kaia6584]

!! your eyebrows are great!

[@minniesmall]

Omg thank you 😍😍😍

[@dearlyfawn]

Ahhh! You drew Hanna! That's one of my favorite movies.

[@minniesmall]

Lol I feel like a fraud, I've actually never seen the film! I think I just liked a screenshot I saw and drew from that :P I'll have to watch it now though since you say it's so good!

[@dearlyfawn]

SemiSkimmedMin aw that's okay!! It's a really cool movie though with strong female characters. Anyway, you are such an amazing artist, I love your work in general and this was such a fun video to watch!

[@minniesmall]

Thank you! And I'm definitely gonna watch it now, sounds great!

[@heyimj3037]

You inspired me a lot after watching this 💕

[@minniesmall]

That's great! Thank you!

[@ravenlily3347]

You are my inspiration every day to do more art

[@minniesmall]

That's amazing!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@ravenlily3347]

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!

[@natalieclamp]

Loved this!

[@vinylhedgehog5574]

12:47 IN BRUGES I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!

[@minniesmall]

Yassss

[@Onatakosha]

You are SOO inspiring!

[@midnightriot2454]

Ah the flashbacks to GCSE Art is strong! It seems like everyone who did GCSE/A Level Art in England went to the National Portrait Gallery as a school trip LOL!

[@TayTayJelly]

Beautiful line !!!

[@jbellsuckerpunch4413]

Your art is amazing😭💗

[@denisekeybe9293]

I´m in love with that alien picture :)

[@emprisdurden5285]

You make excellent work

[@milanajovanovic3434]

I'm getting asmr vibe here. Great work btw,awsome

[@lindsaykingsmithart]

So glad I found your channel! Truly inspiring. Just wondering...did you use a ruler when creating your city landscapes? I have so much trouble freehanding straight lines and getting the angles/perspective correct.

[@prisomatic]

Love your videos so much

[@minniesmall]

Thank you love 😊

[@peqpouma]

omg is that the Losers?? that's one of my favourite films!! anyway, i love your landscapes and buildings. they're so lovely. your art is incredible and so, so inspiring to me.

[@minniesmall]

YES!! It's so good isn't it! Can't believe you recognised it! And thank you so much :)

[@dalalk4611]

You are literally the cutest and your art is amazing 💓 btw I love that butt drawing on the back 💭💭

[@minniesmall]

Hehe thanks :)

[@DomoRobot3000]

Did you live in one of the painted ladies in san fransisco? Thats just what the painting of your old house looks like

[@minniesmall]

Lol nah just plain old london

[@DomoRobot3000]

nothin' plain about that ;)

[@odadilucredheads3954]

OHMYGOD FOR THE SECOND TIME I CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO AND SAW THAT THIS WAS UPLOADED ON MY BDAYYYY I LEGIT WATCHED ANOTHER VIDEO FROM ANOTHER KZbinR AND SHE ALSO UPLOADED IT ON MY BDAY WOOAHHH 2 IN A ROW WOT IS HAPPENING

[@odadilucredheads3954]

i mean this was unnecessary but im just too amazed sorry xD and i have to say you are a terrific artist aaand that you are part of my inspiration club ♡

[@minniesmall]

haha no way! That is pretty cool! Well thank you for watching!

[@sammilammi3]

what kind of markers do you use for your more recent drawings? I love your style by the way. Your art is beautiful!

[@minniesmall]

I use copic markers from time to time or if you mean my outlines I used pentel brush pens or zig brush pens.

[@karashamdot]

wow!!!! amazing !

[@minniesmall]

😊😊😊😊 thank you!!

[@linamarasc]

Not to be creepy but I find your voice extremely soothing and I love your artwork so I've been binge watching your videos (: Suscribed

[@minniesmall]

You're so kind, thank you :)

[@uxbea]

You're so lucky you kept all your sketchbooks & from when you were a kid, I threw out mine & now I totally regret it! I'm curious though, how long does it usually take when you're sketching on the go? Like on the bus/train/street.

[@minniesmall]

Aw I suppose you can't be precious and hang on to everything though. Stuff is just stuff after all! Ermm on the go, pretty quick if I'm sketching people, no more than a couple of minutes, you just gotta stay loose and get as much information down as possible that you can add to later. If I'm drawing something that's stationary, I take my sweet time ;)

[@SoBoTHERSoME]

That was fun!

[@minniesmall]

Woo!

[@thebangisbig]

Do/did you major in fine arts? I love fine arts and graphic design at the same time and I currently in a dilemma of whether I should choose to major in the former or the latter.

[@minniesmall]

I didn't, sorry I can't help you x

[@thebangisbig]

Ah it's alright! I really love your works anyway. They inspired me a lot. Your sketchbooks are probably one of the best Ive ever seen on youtube. Keep it up :)

[@ziggyjr1103]

you were in to some sick movies

[@minniesmall]

Lol I spend a lot of time watching films!

[@Michelle-yw6cd]

you know the comic one with the guy with the glasses at 2:35, did you do that totally yourself without looking at a comic? it's soo cool!!!

[@minniesmall]

+Milo Bean Thank you! It's actually a scene from a film (a film based on a comic!) called The Losers. I drew it and added the speech bubbles :P

[@Michelle-yw6cd]

I love it soo much! you're very talented and just wanted to say I love your channel!💕

[@minniesmall]

Thank you so much

[@jennaelizabeth3980]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@minniesmall]

THANKS!! Hehe :)

[@minniesmall]

THANKS!! Hehe :)

[@dextergoffney9300]

At what age did you first start drawing? And what inspired you to become an artists?"

[@CrystalElise917]

Minnie! Thanks for sharing. I love your style. BTW Minnie is a great name! My Grandma and future niece are both Minnies. =)

[@minniesmall]

No way!! I've never met another Minnie :P

[@FRAGAComics]

Wonderful faces for a graphic novel. :)

[@minniesmall]

+FRAGA Comics Wow thank you! That's kind of my dream!

[@FRAGAComics]

Ya somos dos :)

[@AaA-ih3yj]

hello! I would like to ask if your drawings get smudged when you draw on both sides of the paper? because i'm really afraid that my sketches will be ruined. (sorry for my bad english :3)

[@Sannoon93]

Have you been to Palastine? at 10:15 I can see some thing that is both in Arabic and Hebrew. . just curious 😊

[@minniesmall]

Ooh no well spotted though! I think I was using google street view for reference.

[@Mariana-zd9un]

Omg, everything is so pretty!

[@avocadobaby621]

@2:31 is that chris evans in the losers

[@minniesmall]

It is! You're so observant!

[@danniespokes4083]

what did you do at uni?

[@minniesmall]

Spanish and English

[@dc_artroom]

4:22 Napoleon dynamite at its finest

[@jonathanflores249]

What is her style called ?

[@sreejitasaha9777]

I'm late but is that Mithra Jin from Epik High at 1:15??

[@tabibutler4444]

Did you do art for GCSE or A-level?

[@elin3413]

you made the last painting the year I was born

[@minniesmall]

+Elise johansen I feel so old now lol

[@jnsn_paint]

12:42 this is a stretch but is that portrait from the movie La Haine?

[@minniesmall]

You're absolutely right! Well spotted!!!

[@madhun.805]

your original work should go for muuuuuch higher in my opinion!! $10 is usually the price for prints, not original work, but if that's what you wanna do, go you :)

[@minniesmall]

I take into account the time it takes to make and the tools used. It's important to me for most of my work to be accessible in price, especially as I work outside of art and youtube, I don't NEED the money to make a living.

[@madhun.805]

that makes sense !! 😊 i'm very new to your account so i didn't know you worked outside of art, but now i know :)

[@minniesmall]

I do really appreciate that you would think that my art is worth more though, that's really kind of you :)

[@parthesky]

You deserve higher. :) It is just fair considering all the work you put into it - your presence here on youtube, and your status as an admired human being who does art. PLUS, it elevates our work as artists. If we charged higher, they'd just point to people like you and go, well - she only charges $10 for her art, undercutting the work of other artists who are trying to make a living off of it. This affects the market considerably. I think you are worth a lot more than $10, whether you need the money or not. ;) just my opinion. :)

[@RubMeOut13]

What did you study at King's? :)

[@minniesmall]

English and Spanish

[@MrPezore]

wowwwwww

[@stuckkt5533]

9:14 Is that Daveed Diggs? O: