sketchbook tour: it's finally happening

HEY GUYS sorry for the awkwardness and weird audio quality but here it is!! The long awaited, much requested sketchbook tour!! I have been posting my sketchbook pages, drawings, paintings, and sharing my art advice for years on Instagram, so I am excited to finally hop on KZbin and share a new side of my art practice. I'm looking forward to sharing more of my art, studio, and lifestyle as a full-time artist, and getting better with speaking to a camera, because, boy, that was tough! I hope you enjoy seeing my creative process and ideas, and maybe get a little inspiration to use your own sketchbook. Happy Drawing!
This sketchbook documents my last semester in art school, getting my BFA in Studio Art at the University of Central Florida. A lot of sketches, drawings, ink doodles, painting ideas, and illustration ideas fill this book. It definitely was a difficult time for me. I had 5 classes, all of them being studio or studio related, while I was trying to make a foundation for my art and illustration career. After graduating, I do miss the people I met and the atmosphere of an academic learning environment, but I am equally excited to see where my art can take me and how my art career develops this year with expanding onto KZbin.
About Me:
Hi! I'm Shay an artist and illustrator based in Central Florida. I make goofy drawings and digital paintings of my favorite characters, along with my own personal series of characters and universes. My art practice is fueled by my passion to create, entertain, and my crippling caffeine addiction.
Koji: koji.to/@shannonnicholsart
Website: shannonnichols.artstation.com/
Instagram: / sketches.of.shay
Studio: / studio.of.shay
Business: [e-mail]
Artists Mentioned:
‪@KelseyRodriguez‬
‪@JelArts‬
Cowboy Frog Sticker (WashiWay.Co)- www.etsy.com/shop/washiwayco
Stinky Puppy Art - / stinkypuppyart
Adriana Suarez - / art_byadrianasuarez_
Soda - / that70ssoda
Claire Wendling - claire.wend...
Sketchbook: Pentallic Traveler's Sketchbook
Pen: Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Soft and Hard Tip
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro
Camera Stand: Viozon Extendable Selfie Stand
Music:
Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/

[@milkyjamss_]

*aggressive table slap with sketchbook*

[@Piperrose279]

Why did I laugh so hard reading this 😂

[@aceino_]

I believe that every once in a while an artist comes out of their cave and presents us their sketchbook

[@sketchesofshay]

it is true 😂💕

[@nomami_]

NO CAUSE I POSTED ONE BUT IT GOT NO VIEWS SO I DELETED IT SO IM NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN

[@Cat-mr4oj]

Exactly

[@BeatrizLalka]

I just love finding random sketchbook tours bc It's super inspiring! Your sketches (specially graphite) are super clean and expressive! I wish mine were this pretty lol. Hope you keep posting videos and seeing more of your stuff!

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you so much! I'm planning on posting more so keep an eye out :)

[@emart7523]

Same!!!

[@PinkOnnion]

I love this sketchbook tour. I really find it hard to find artist that art styles really inspire me so it really surprises me how inspiring and beautiful your doodles are, and the concept’s behind th are so goofy, like strawberry cowboy?? That’s so cool. Pls keep it up I love your style and art!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! that really means a lot to me!! thank you for watching, and I’m excited to share more of my art and more videos in the future!

[@nukacola7480]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! Thank you for the shoutout and lovely artwork of Bennie and Julian I’m actually in tears 💚💚💚💚 -Soda!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

dfkjgsdkfjg I need to draw them more!! thank you so much for watching soda💖

[@h0neekl0k]

bru im watching this and im so inspired to draw more. ive been struggling with my art lately but these kind of videos really remind me that creating is really as simple as taking your pencil and goofing around

[@sketchesofshay]

exactly!! you got this! don’t be too hard on yourself and just have fun💕💕💕

[@leazekrom5538]

Your artstyle is so detailed and pretty!! Thank you KZbin for recommending me this video aaah, this tour was awesome!! 🥺💕

[@sketchesofshay]

yO it's awesome that KZbin recommended the video! cool! and thank you for watching! I really appreciate it :)

[@theboogerguy5942]

I keep coming back to your tour since I fell in love with your art on Instagram awhile ago and my favorite things are sketchbook tours!!!! Your art is just so expressive and I love it so much!!!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

kdfjghdkf thank you so much for watching and supporting my work! 💞

[@leaha.9442]

I just wanted to say thank you for being so transparent. As a college student majoring in art, I often feel so much pressure on the assignments I do for courses and if they aren't like Vincent Van Gogh tier then I feel like a failure but seeing you so easily show your work without being super hard on yourself is so inspiring, truly. I really adore how open you are about your art, especially pieces in your sketchbook you sort of felt weary of, you still showed them which is like so insanely admirable. Thank you for this and I look forward to exploring more videos on your channel as I am a newbie!

[@sketchesofshay]

of course!! being an artist is a journey, and it’s important to step back and view things as attempts rather than failures. we draw something, we like or dislike it, we move on and continue to be excited about making art! thank you so much for watching 💕💖

[@Gleamiarts]

Oooh your sketchbook is so cool! I love your sketches and how dynamic they are! I could stare at them all day

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you! 💖

[@user-iu6ud9eu8i]

You have inspired me to go more into detail with my art, I really admire your technique!

[@bobemmadoodles6913]

it is SO AWESOME seeing another person who's sketchbook is just sorta like... a mismatch of whatever you want to put in there!! like notes, sketches, some finished stuff, etc. I absolutely love this video!! thank you so much for sharing!

[@sketchesofshay]

yea!! It's a very realistic sketchbook😂 thank you so much for watching!!

[@louisedesiderio]

finally someone who really uses a sketchbook and is really messy and real I loved it!!!! I never use sketchbooks because it turnes out wrong and then I get disappointed and rip the pages out....... because, you know, it's not pretty as the one's I see online

[@sketchesofshay]

Glad I could give you a realistic example! I agree, a lot of sketchbooks shown are more like art books , they’re still amazing but just set a high expectation for other artists 😅

[@Popipopipoppopipo]

Your videos make me feel like I’m just FaceTiming a friend who’s giving me a sketchbook tour and then I find myself laughing at your jokes and realizing it’s a KZbin video 😭. A very immersive experience 10/10.

[@sketchesofshay]

that's exactly what I'm trying to go for, glad they feel like that to you!! thank you for watching~

[@sunny-qk3uk]

you started this sketchbook on my birthday!! and i wanted to say thank you for your videos!! u have completely ignited my fire to draw again :)

[@sketchesofshay]

crazy!! and thank you for watching! I am so happy you have been inspired to draw again!

[@ok6923]

The way you paint is just BEAUTIFUL GAH- Really love your stuff!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! I can't wait to show more!

[@sannasteele4676]

omg i never find sketchbook tours with drawings that i actually like and i love these!! your style is great i love it!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! i'm happy you enjoyed the tour!

[@dilfnation]

I'm so glad you made a KZbin channel!! I love all your art on Instagram. Your an amazing artist!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! and thank you for watching!💖

[@crispychicken798]

sketchbook tour is my favourite! i went to art school and now im in an art university so i always wanted to see peoples sketchbooks

[@yamwiches]

i’m so happy i found your channel, your art is gorgeous!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!!💓

[@KamillsWorld]

I love this sketchbook tour o.o cant wait to see more of your stuff, really nice to see more fullbodied drawings rn while I'm trying to motivate myself to do the same lmao, grateful to the algorithm for bringing me to this channel today o.o and thanks for posting your work at a time i was freakin out about figure drawings lmao

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching! I'm actually doing figuary (a daily figure drawing challenge for February) on my painting instagram @studio.of.shay if you want to see more figure work!

[@Grenardine]

I really like your artstyle ! This sketchbook is so cool and inspiring ♥

[@lluminescenttl]

YESSSSSSS LETS GOO IVE BEEN EXCITED TO SEE THIS 😭 its all so good thank you for sharing

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for watching!!

[@itscharru]

AAA I LOVE UR ART SMMM its so cool seeing a bunch of ur sketches in one spot :))) I love seeing ur insta stories every day this is amazing

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching!!

[@zmejuka1160]

this was such a nice tour and i really really love your style! the fact that you sketch so much amazes and inspires me! so excited to see more on your channel :)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! I am excited to post more!

[@chokachoka1134]

I'm sorry but soon as I saw blueberry bill I fell in love

[@sketchesofshay]

skdjhfgkasjhg thank you so much!! I really need to draw them more soon! thank you for watching!!💖

[@HumdrumCurio]

Oh I’m so happy I found this tour 😍 lovely sketches and I really appreciate seeing the process and the final pieces. For the blank spaces you could print out some of your digital stuff and paste them in 😁 excited to see more in the future!

[@sketchesofshay]

thanks you!! and that's a great idea!💖

[@KelseyRodriguez]

aaaaaaaa I'm so honored to be mentioned in this video!! thank you so so much 🥰 god I LOVE this sketchbook tour, I love how you use your sketchbook as a place to take notes and work out ideas, it's not like a shiny kind of perfect but more lived-in, and I love it all the more as a result. also GOD that Patrick Bateman spread!! all of the character spreads!! esp that one from the first scream movie, so so perfect (I understand why you don't like it though, your other work is def more stylized, I can def see the direction you're going in!)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much kelsey!! this sketchbook was definitely all over the place hehe I’m glad you liked it!!💖💕

[@honeyangel7]

I'm not even subscribed to you but your art is any sketch artist's dream book. Smh I am having a hard time to draw but looking at people's art helps inspire my own. Keep it up 👍

[@wildcatmythic]

Very cool sketchbook tour! I love hearing your brainstorming ideas! 😁

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! i always have a couple hundred ideas zoomin through my brain 😅

[@wraith1892]

I love your art so much! I love the way you shade!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! and thank you for watching, I really appreciate it!❤

[@elnexxx]

your art style is so pleasing omfg

[@rockinrobbbie]

This is so so inspiring to me!!! I LOVE your ideation process and now I would absolutely love to try to make a more cohesive sketchbook LOL. Thank you for sharing your journey!❤

[@sketchesofshay]

yay!! go make some awesome drawings!! thank you for watching

[@funnytophatguy]

The hatching in your pencil sketches looks awesome. I love it :)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!! and thank you for watching!💕

[@jv.so.pretty]

im having an art block rn but thanks to this vid, my creative juices were refilling again 😌💛

[@sketchesofshay]

yay!! I hope you draw whatever makes you happy :)

[@weboglez]

ur one of my biggest art inspos rn, luv ur work sm!!

[@sketchesofshay]

aWW i'm happy to inspire you and your work! thank you so much for watching!💓

[@noradavulciyan6167]

I’m so glad that you started a yt channel. I love your art!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much, and thank you for watching!!

[@bookish4415]

I swear ur channel’s gonna blow up one day. Anyways, this art is AMAZING. And how do you have 63 sketchbooks 😭😭

[@raisinnoodle6710]

This is my first time seeing ur videos and your art is amazing. It gives me soo much inspo ✨

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much, and thank you for watching!!❤

[@kyleewood7267]

CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED BRO. blown away by your art!!!!!!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! I’m just starting out with KZbin but I’m hoping to grow a lot this year!💖

[@dinosaur5687]

wow. I absolutely adore your style!!! You have a beautiful sketchbook!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!!

[@veronicalucyart]

Oh I love sketchbook tours, awesome artworks! :)

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!💕

[@J3ster_Dig3ster]

and my first time seeing your account and you really inspired me and motivated me. im a very young artist and i really look up to you because you have my number one dream artstyle and i think your art doesnt ever fail to be amazing and 2 more things: im insecure about how people draw stuff that isnt sketchy and that has no little erased lines underneath and i think youre actually one of those people😭😭 seconds thing, i think youre one of those people who can just pull out super amazing rough pen sketches out

[@sketchesofshay]

I am happy that you are inspired! I still have a lot to improve on, but I really appreciate your encouraging comment💕 thank you!

[@paul967]

Thank you for posting this! you have such a nice art style!😳

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!! and thank you for watching!!

[@longlivedchild]

that was a real good one ! one of the bests i had watched i hope your channel grows soon ! lots of love i subscribed to your channel 💗💗💗

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching! I’m happy you liked it,, and thank you so much for subscribing!💕

[@squidneeko]

wow!!!! ive seen your instagram before and im so happy this video came up on my recommended!! ur sketchbook looks amazing!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much for watching!! and I'm glad you like my sketchbooks too!

[@lylica_]

Your drawings are everything!! 😭😭❤️❤️

[@sketchesofshay]

💕💕💕

[@MSPaintbrush]

never thought i would watch through a 40 minute video but here i am love your stuff :)

[@sketchesofshay]

it is a bit long, but thank you for watching all the way through!!💕💕

[@lucasferreira8035]

Your art is amazing! Looking forward for more videos from you

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! I plan on having a new video out this friday so keep an eye out for it! ;)

[@mantsuli1415]

Thank you so much, I love your art style and got much inspiration from you.

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you for watching!!💖💕

[@beatrizfriso2646]

your art is amaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!!! I’m happy that you feel inspired! 💕

[@chuanelouise4368]

omg jedediah and octavius you just made my day with those sketches

[@sketchesofshay]

[@latinasawntop]

Thank god KZbin recommended me this video bc omg I’m in love with your art! Your style is so cute 😮🫶

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much, and thank you for watching!!

[@latinasawntop]

@@sketchesofshayThank YOU for taking the time to show people how much creativity you have!! Take care and stay healthy :)

[@TheWizard45134]

God bless the KZbin algorithm. Very epic!!! I needed the inspiration. :)))))

[@sketchesofshay]

i'm glad my art found you!! thank you for watching and happy drawing!💕

[@patrickubales3526]

Just love your art! That's why I follow you on all of your social media acc

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! that really means a lot to me :')

[@Exot1cArtss]

I should be doing homework, but here i am watching a random sketchbook tour. (I will probably follow 😋)

[@sketchesofshay]

who says you can’t do both at the same time 😉 lol but thank you for watching and subscribing!!💕💕

[@heroinfather316]

finally i find a SKETCHbook tour!!! not a book of mostly finished and fully colored drawings. this is amazing ty!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!! and I know what you mean, everyone uses them differently but I mainly use it as a place for idea generation !💖👍

[@heroinfather316]

@@sketchesofshay very awesome sketches!!

[@anyelydraws]

Esto me motiva un montón 💕 amo tus sketches ✨

[@sketchesofshay]

💕💕💕💕

[@delaineyjohnson4262]

Everything’s so nice I can’t wait to improve and become as good as you! How long have you been drawing for?

[@sketchesofshay]

i've been drawing for almost my whole life, but only seriously started studying since high school

[@boog9409]

dude ive been binge watching your videos, i already watched all of them. hurry an post more xDD

[@sketchesofshay]

I’m on it 🏃‍♀️💨 I’m actually trying to get up to 2 videos a week but we’ll see 💕💖 thank you so much for watching!

[@kha-milk1237]

Gorgeous work

[@jilii.]

YAYYYY OMG, BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@sketchesofshay]

it's here!! thank you for waiting! :'D

[@recreepy]

thank you for sharing this.

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

my god your art is so incredibly beautiful and inspired me in a matter of 4 minutes. it's also really funny how you just graduated from the school ill be applying to this year

[@sketchesofshay]

OMG I hope you get into UCF!! definitely learned a lot in their art program and the professors are great! aND happy you are inspired! go make some great art💕💕

[@marcellobarile8762]

Everything you sketch is full of love so I love your talent ...you are a jenius ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@definitelynotcole4842]

My inspiration after watching this skyrocketed, thank you Also I have a very strong urge to draw cowboys now

[@sketchesofshay]

YAYYY go draw some good ol’ cowboys yeehaw 🤠 💕

[@noahremm]

Amazing sketchbook! ;)

[@cw39watcher]

The second I saw Eve I said HELLO?! 👁️👁️ love that show 😭

[@sketchesofshay]

I need to finish it!! I really like it 💕

[@alrisk3027]

In early-ish 2022, i had a on/off obsession with cowboys (I ended up making a DnD character bounty hunter cowboy) also at that time I bought some cool wild west books! (i have kept them they are amazing). your cowboy oc's made me think about that time in my life, Thank you!

[@sketchesofshay]

omg that's great!! thank you so much for watching, I hope to draw them more soon!

[@alrisk3027]

@@sketchesofshay you're very welcome! I can't wait to see more of them :D

[@yukiblossom8292]

Love your sketches keep going😍👌

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you!! I definitely won't be stopping anytime soon :)

[@calissohot7010]

Didnt get to be first cuz i was in school 👹 but really glad you made this ur shading stylr is a DREAM 😍😍

[@sketchesofshay]

it's all good! thank you for watching!

[@lightlightpink]

what a gorgeous tactile and alive style you've got

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! and YES i have to do orville fanart soon!🤠

[@l.schneider.candiago.]

dudeeee u draw so well

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!!

[@MissMichelsen]

Loved it!!🤩

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for watching!

[@pinkinkNZ]

9:13 WHOW THEY LOOK SO DIFFERENT COOOL :DDDDDDD

[@PranavKaarthik]

LMAO you are so allover the place and yet so put together, you are interesting. i wanna watch more of you :) amazing taste

[@sketchesofshay]

that is a very accurate assessment of me 😂😂😂😂 thank you so much for watching!!

[@belvetica]

INCREDIBLEEEEE!!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!!

[@sv2580]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE a perfect video to watch while eating lunch 👅

[@sketchesofshay]

LUNCH TIME yeyyeyyy enjoy!!

[@izethetic]

not executed like killed 😭😭 (great sketchbook btw!)

[@sketchesofshay]

… just wanted to clarify!!😂😂 thank you, and thank you for watching!!

[@skelecy]

"Learning to draw Patrick Bateman helped me learn to draw Jerma" shifted my entire worldview about 10 degrees on its axis

[@sketchesofshay]

it’s still true to this day 🫡💖

[@mossy_frog_soup]

Just found my new favorite artist :D

[@sketchesofshay]

sdkjgfhafskgjhadlf thank you for watching!!💖

[@gabi-do4qu]

ima start a collection of sketch books pretty soon so i can have a big collection of them lol

[@spacebar9733]

GIGANTOR !!

[@sandra_6ix]

I’ve just stumbled across your sketch tour and I already love the way your art style is, plus how you write down little notes. I tend to do that too sometimes in my sketchbook. I had an idea that I wanted to propose to you at 10:38 with blueberry Bill. I really like how he looks with the locks but, I was thinking if you could create another character with that style and it could be his twin or cousin maybe?? Idk I just thought it’d be a cool concept. 😅

[@sketchesofshay]

OOOOO that would be really cool! thank you for the idea, definitely remembering that, it’d be fun to explore. And thank you so much for watching!!

[@sandra_6ix]

@@sketchesofshay I’m glad you liked the idea! You definitely helped me out with inspiration for future sketches so I’m just happy I’m able to help you. Can’t wait to see what other ideas you come up with! 🫶🏼

[@BIGGIE_CHEEESE]

FINALLYYYYY❤️

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for waiting and supporting me!

[@GorabisnotGorab]

KIOJWUJJ love ur way of drawing faceesssss pls its so cute😭😭😭💖, oh yea also is the tombow fudenosuke pen u use hard or soft tip?

[@sketchesofshay]

I use both! but mostly the hard tip for drawing in this sketchbook I think💕

[@yerxernox13]

i love your sketchbook, i think it's bc mine looks similar but less from memory most of mine are from reference. do you have any tips on how to draw anatomy like that from memory bc oml it's gorgeous!!! ❤❤❤

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! I’m hoping to make an anatomy video soon!

[@user-kj9kw5zk9g]

Cool❤

[@fvcknoah5119]

LOVED IT

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you for watching!!

[@jc5395]

I have some of the same Halloween stickers on my sketchbook lol Edit: btw how do you keep the pencil from smudging in your sketchbook??

[@sketchesofshay]

YO good taste ;) and because the spine of the sketchbook is bound, there was not a lot of shifting that goes on between the papers like a spiral bound sketchbook. And I was careful while drawing to not smudge. I have heard that fixative and hairspray can help keep things from smudging tho!

[@gabydiazortiz]

I love your blanket painting

[@gabydiazortiz]

This makes me want to practice more figures in my own sketchbook

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!!

[@thesaltyfeta]

62 sketchbooks?!?!?! WhAt? owO master teach me your ways! I've been drawing for years and barely got through 10 sketchbooks :0

[@Quespys]

I wonder where do you find reference poses while studying anatomy, I can't find any good references.and I love the sketchbook, I wish you continued success with your drawings

[@Quespys]

and i love to draw my ocs too, but i don't know in which pose stance i will draw them, how can i draw my ocs in motion or in a pose while doing something because when I try to do it in my mind, it doesn't come at all.

[@sketchesofshay]

Thank you! I like to use The Croquis Cafe figure drawing website for my references and figure drawing practice! I've been using them since high school and they have helped my skills improve a lot!

[@mckennareese5149]

Omg I love your style, you should definitely post some tutorials

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you! tutorials on anything specific? o sketchbook tips? I'm happy to share advice and tips :)

[@mckennareese5149]

@@sketchesofshayI would love to see a tutorial on how you draw people

[@cringememoriespersonified7402]

Funny enough, I clicked on this video because I remembered you as that American Psycho artist, lol! Amazing work, really love your figure drawings! ❤❤

[@sketchesofshay]

lol thank you so much!!💕

[@mistedmoth]

You’re art is stunning! Also if ur still interested in vampire cowboys, may I recommend the movie Near Dark!

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! and thank you for the recc!💕💖🤠

[@cutie_panda5608]

Your art style is so baby girl……just like will graham ❤

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much!! and yee will... need to draw him more!!

[@pinkinkNZ]

HAH FIRST VIDD LETS GOOOOO

[@el_chivo99]

how do you keep your pencil drawings from smudging? idk if it's the kind of pencils or paper i use.

[@sketchesofshay]

Honestly they still smudge in my sketchbook, but mainly I find that using bound sketchbooks rather than spiral sketchbooks reduces the pages from moving and therefore reduces smudging!

[@the_young_lord_]

YESS I CANT WAIT TO WATCH IT IM A BIG FAN OF YOUR ART ON INSTAGRAM

[@sketchesofshay]

thank you so much! I hope you like it!