SKETCHBOOK TOUR! · Moleskine Flip-Through · 2018 - 2020

[@BRiiBRii10]

I hate that you have a negative review stuck when you look at the abstract paintings they are beautiful!

[@blankettheif]

So, so lovely arent they :)

[@TinaHunter]

This ^^^ Keep doing what you enjoy! 🖤

[@sarahra7326]

Agreed. Please ignore that idiot - who are they to even say that?! It's YOUR work! Those two paintings were my favorites of the whole sketchbook. So dynamic and hypnotic. Remember that when you look at them!

[@miriamjaymes]

agree, they are wonderful! hopefully she reads this :)

[@chelzeajay38]

I though the abstract work was stunning. A lot of people believe abstract work is a cheap way to create but, it takes real skill to make abstract art that is of a shape, texture, and color scheme that is pleasing to view. You nailed it.

[@azzuparis]

Some people just don’t get the concept of experimentation. This is what makes a real artist. I love those two abstract pages, the colours, composition 💕 All of your sketches are beautiful and I can’t stand people being mean. Thanks for sharing this sketchbook tour, Minnie! Looking forward to the next one 😊 Take care.

[@dianeo]

I agree, these pages are lovely. The person making those highly judgmental and inaccurate comments was being hurtful and did not represent anyone else's opinion. She (or he) not only showed their lack of education and artistic integrity, but also their lack of social etiquette.

[@RadishTheFool]

Well said, I totally agree. Also, sketchbooks are so personal. If someone shares it with us, we should either be thankful and supportive, or quietly move on to the next artist if it's not our jam. To judge it at all, let alone so irresponsibly harshly, shows a severe lack of simple human empathy.

[@sammirureka]

I have to agree. Minnie it doesn't matter if one person didn't like something you did. Right off the bat you said you loved the way those two pages looked, and I'm biased because so do I. The most important thing is that you enjoyed making them and you enjoyed the outcome. Screw other people's opinions!

[@TheAverageArtist]

I reeaaally hope that person's comment didn't put you off exploring and expressing yourself in a way you might not have done before. It's YOUR art, can't please them all. I love your work and I think that those exploration pieces are fascinating and beautiful. You are epic! :)

[@peace394]

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[@gabcaves-ts7cy]

years later i still return to this video for inspiration and good company

[@SerenMaddison]

I'm sad that you're reminded of that one negative comment when you see those pages... I thought the colours you used in those paintings were gorgeous 😍Also I found every single page in this book inspiring! I adore your work 💕

[@maryss5022]

This is super weird timing because i literally just ordered a moleskine sketchbook last week, and it arrived a few days ago! I havent even sketched anything up on it yet, i was too scared in case i would mess it up! After seeing yours though, i feel a lot more at ease to just dive into it and start making art without stressing too much. Also that painting of your cat is so cute, i love it

[@carollangman1163]

Can t understand why someone thinks they can be negative about your work when they are watching a free video, i love that spread it reminds me of the ocean from above xx

[@Phianett]

Me watching the video: "I remember when you painted that one. And that one! That one too!! Oooh, I really loved watching that one!" 😍😅🥰

[@miqf914]

My exact response ! 💕

[@Paige-lq3mx]

It's so sad how easily a negative comment from one person can completely change your perspective on a piece of work, especially one you were so proud of. I know when I let my mum flip through my sketch book and she points out a painting she doesn't like, I always obsess over that comment even though she didn't intend it in a nasty way. All your work is so inspirational, especially the experimental pieces because it shows how you're challenging yourself to grow as an artist and that is something to be admired, not criticised. Thank you for sharing your art with us! xx

[@dianeo]

One way to get over the fear of messing up my sketchbook is to gesso over the offending page and do a gouache painting over it. Your sketchbook is beautiful and I love the variety of inspirations. The sheep (?) skull is magnificent!

[@prdal]

this is not a sketchbook. this is a journey. stunning.

[@theartisan7]

I LOVE your pages at 6:30. That spread is so beautiful, it really drew me in. Don't listen to the haters! Loved this sketchbook tour, thank you for sharing!

[@_luciasanchez]

The spread the person criticized was literally my FAVORITE in the whole sketchbook. It was beautiful!

[@logantj8020]

in regards to the negative comment you received on those paintings, i personally liked them a lot. they might not strike a cord with everyone and that's okay, we all have different preferences, but that doesn't make them any less valuable of a piece. to expect our work to please everyone all the time, even ourselves, is an impossible expectation. i like the route you're going with your sketchbooks. stepping out of comfort zones is what helps us evolve. i used to watch a lot of sketchbook tours and always wondered how people made them look so good. i felt like i could never compete, but i've started to realize, my fear of ruining a sketchbook hinders me from developing my skills. i stick to my comfort zones because i know it's what i can draw, but i find that i'm happier when i produce work that i'm not used to because that's when i can really see myself evolving. i guess it's better going in without any expectations and just draw because it's what you like to do.

[@judyoger]

Minnie please know that most of us, as your viewers have great respect for you and the art you create. I love that you are brave enough to share your art. As to negative people well they seem to be everywhere, and they are entitled to an opinion, just know that they are in the minority. You bring education and inspiration to me and I am sure to others, and I can't thank you enough for giving me your time, skill and effort. Hello to Ozzie and Tiarrie (sorry if I spelled it wrong) Hope everyone is well and happy.

[@channwaugh542]

Love it! I’ve never managed to fill a random sketchbook, only ones for whole projects. So you’ve inspired me to freely create in a sketchbook during lockdown and I’ve been filming some of my progress!x

[@MH-ql4nh]

I don't understand how someone could be disappointed with that spread. It's gorgeous! The colours and how they flow... I can only wish I can get to that level!

[@AnnaGlin]

that's why posting online stresses me out so much. I want my art to be seen but I actually don't need opinions from strangers ... if it helps, I love seeing you experiment and grow!

[@angelaa.8182]

I've been following this channel for a few years now, and what I've loved most is how much she emphasizes appreciating the process and striving constantly to grow. Like if she has a criticism (her own) of her work, she doesn't sulk, but brainstorms how she might approach something differently in the future, and really studies/practices to build a new skill or medium. This philosophy of accepting the rough and imperfect is so beautiful and not something often seen in social media. As someone who enjoys making art but doesn't intend to making it my career, I appreciate this approach to art :)

[@CharParty]

It's really an interesting experience going through sketchbooks that you haven't looked through in a while! Absolutely love your videos and art btw!

[@lureart3136]

Sketchbooks are not meant to be perfect.. Minnie : Hold my paint brush.

[@ryannedariya7894]

I dont usually comment on videos, but I just had to say how inspiring and amazing I find your work and content. Keep doing you!

[@tonis.9305]

I think your sketchbook tours are one of the best because your willing to show the successful and the “not so” successful sketches. It’s inspiring to see all aspect of your creative process so do not pay attention to the negative comments because your a very talented artist. I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@nutmeg9892]

It is so funny what people like and dislike. The two stylized ones that you mentioned someone was disappointed in, I loved. As soon as you turned the page I was immediately drawn to them. Keep doing what you are doing. I appreciate that you are willing to share your progression and experimental works. Thank you for inspiring.

[@lilmissbeats]

What a treasure. Thank you for sharing this, I'm 2 years delayed, but this was a treat to the soul to watch. Thank you for sharing that vulnerable story too. In a way that makes the painting even more special, because there is so much emotion infused in it. I hope you had a good wedding!!

[@rachelmasseyart]

Love seeing all the experimentation in your sketchbook. Always makes me want to break out my own sketchbook and just play with different things. I agree some people get too caught up in how everything 'needs' to look but I don't think they keep in mind that they're looking at another artist's work from a different perspective so of course they're going to look at it differently to their own. I always think whatever a sketchbook page looks like, it's always engaging when it's full of experimentation and different mediums. It's very freeing to not worry about what the end result will look like.

[@lener6093]

Those paintings at 6:40 are actually some of my favourite paintings of yours. i love seeing the individual messy brushstrokes when you are close to the painting. Lovely video as always!

[@maya.4446]

Dear Minnie, I can't tell you how enjoyable it was to see this sketchbook tour and how much it's a privilege to get a glimpse of your lovely growth and experiments! I hope that with time that comment won't stick to these lovely paintings, those experiments are what makes artists grow and evolve and know themselves better:) About schoolism, do you recommend it? do you feel like the platform is worthwhile? If anyone else tried it i'd love to hear! Thanks!

[@Sarah210498]

Honestly what right has anyone else got to be disappointed in your work. Even less so to share that opinion with you in such an unconstructive way. You have been nothing but an inspiration to me and so many others - and your work and experimentation inspires me to push myself further in everything I do. Big love and vibes of admiration :)

[@sofiaholmann]

The joy I felt when I saw that you uploaded this video! I am so happy that you shared this sketchbook with us, raw and real, and it was so nice to revisit the paintings we already got to see now in their book-bound context. :)

[@DaveGreco]

Beautiful sketchbook! was a true pleasure to watch.

[@chastity6062]

I've got a weak drawing background, but want to build a habit of doing it because I think it will benefit my practice. You talking about "as long as I was making art and making an effort" really resonated with me for that reason. I think that applies to all habit building really. Thanks, as always, for sharing so much of your work/practice.

[@yarawail2190]

omg i lovveee this sketch book like i repeat this video every month

[@tjdewet2868]

Your work and progress over the past few years have been remarkable. Please trust and believe in your abilities. The world needs an Artist like Mini Small 🌺♥️ I absolutely love your art and videos xx

[@greeneyedgirllauren]

I have followed you for so many years! I love your art, the way you talk about your thought process and experimentation is amazing! Your artwork has always been so inspiring! And you seem to have improved enormously recently! Keep experimenting, keep sharing and keep creating, we love you Minnie! X

[@sunshinegirl2015]

I love that you are following your own progression and goals, whatever that may look like. Your love of the work you are doing will/does show through! And this is one reason I love following you, you’re progressing, changing, trying new things. As an artist who’s outgrown the constant tutorials I absolutely enjoy your content and random thoughts. (Also I like that abstract painting spread. )

[@RadishTheFool]

It's a wonderful sketchbook, and it makes me so happy to hear the joy and love in your voice when you talk about everything you made and experienced and learned while filling it. Thank you for sharing!

[@danieromano6352]

sketchbooks are the artist’s diary and desk they are supposed to be messy! this is just stunning

[@parker7936]

This is one of the best calming and inspiring tours ever. Your art is unique and I like your talk at the back

[@Saiscania]

Wonderful! So much variety, can't say whether I love the landscapes, the architecture, the views out of the windows or the faces most... so many beautiful artworks !

[@4DMediaCaribbean]

I love the whimsical scenes at the 650ish mark. Really beautiful stuff!

[@apaintingjourney6985]

Hi Minnie! Happy to see a real sketchbook! You are totally right when saying that if you try using it just for perfect drawings you end up not using it! Having the pressure of making only perfect paintings takes away all the joy. Thanks for sharing :)

[@karenlowe9283]

Okay that person who said they are disappointed in that art work. STOP DOING THIS TO YOURSELF. i look at that style and what you did and it is making me get out and recreate some shorelines in similar style. your work inspired me to do that! that person comment should not stop you from doing your art work and def not sharing your art work!

[@dibujosanimados4022]

How is anyone going to be disappointed in anything you do. It's all so beautiful.

[@Sevvin89]

I hope to drown that bad comment about the beautiful spread that you remember when you look at it, and remember the positive ones that all of the lovely people say about it. Do not let power of one negative comment rain on your beautiful art that you have slaved so many hours for. Love you chicky! Keep up the passion and love for art. Don’t let the negative pull you down.

[@rodinahali8918]

I honestly loved the abstract paintings that you’ve created. It was beautiful to see you experiment and see you follow the paint rather than mapping everything out. I loved that it made me feel like I’m taking a break from trying to achieve perfection and just watching colours flow.

[@cloudrabbit3181]

I honestly find that spread very beautiful with those colors and those details!! Please I hope they won't discourage you to post those experiments, I really love seeing them from you!

[@TheSeaSwells]

I’m a frequent watcher but I’ve never commented. Just gotta say that you’re my absolute favorite artist that I follow on this platform. I admire your use of color and all the different styles you use in your pieces. And your videos are always a joy to watch! I watch them to take a break from everyday stressors - your voice is so calming!

[@kholudalsayed439]

evry painting you draw has some special they're soo beautiful

[@artofgould1945]

I absolutely love your sketchbook videos! I find that sketches are always more real then the finished projects

[@larissaaleisee6994]

Can't believe you said this is not polished finish work, your 'simple' sketches are so amazing!

[@6neverhide5]

The way you approach your sketchbook is so free and wonderful; & your art really inspires me. I'm just in love with what you do

[@tammylanglois2602]

I love seeing the variety of mediums and ephemera in your sketchbook

[@LillySchwartz]

What a lovely sketchbook! Thank you for taking the time to make a tour of it! And try to forget about that comment! Sadly it's always the negative comments that stick the best in our memory. There can be gazillions of positive comments, but we somehow always focus on that one naysayer. Personally I screenshot particularly lovely positive comments and whenever I get a negative reaction, I just look through those screenshots to offset that negative bias. It definitely helps me a lot!

[@LeahogLea]

I have been trying to get a bit more in to the ‘flowy’/experimental kind of painting/drawing lately, and really find that spread (the monet-like one) particularly lovely and inspiring 🥰 I saw one of your videos back in january and it inspired me to start sketching again after not having drawn for about 10 years. I decided to challenge myself to fill out an old sketchbook that really only had a few color studies in it. Now it’s completely filled out, and im halfway through a new one. So thank you. 🥰 I really do hope you will look at that spread next time and remember how you inspire others to have fun with painting.

[@wonder_worrier]

Your voice is soothing. Accompanied by the music, it creates a perfect video to calm oneself and get quiet inspiration. Sending tons of love to you.

[@sabra313]

I really love watching these sketchbook tours and seeing how other peoples'sketchbooks turned out. I especially love the sketches of landscapes and houses you have there. I really have gotten back on my sketching of houses because of watching your videos and I have a sketchbook solely just for sketching houses. Posting and sharing on social media can be full of negativity but don't let that get to you. Just do what you love to do. I, for one, enjoy and always look forward to your sketches/paintings and videos. Have a wonderful day.

[@amberdreams_0]

Wow, some people are just too rude and should be be banned from social media until they learn either to be constructive in their criticism or to just shut up. This was my first look at your channel and I love your sketchbook. Seeing other people's failures and experiments as well as their successes is so helpful to those of use who are trying to improve. It also shows that practice really really helps, and that artists whose work we admire have got good at art because they work at it! Anyhow, your gouache is so interesting, and I will definitely be checking out your other vids, I really like all your work, including any happy accidents.

[@LinesAndCursives]

Amazing work, Minnie. I totally get why people would want a Sketchbook that is asctetically pleasing. But the beauty of Sketchbooking is that, no matter what, ALL SKETCHBOOKS rock. No such thing as bad art, right? Love this tour. You always keep me inspired. Also, I LOVED that spread that you said someone spoke badly about. Keep following your own advice, Minnie. Don't let it get to you. That commenter just likes different art. Doesn't mean you have to change.

[@PetitFlorals]

Your work is phenomenal. I love seeing your process and your work.

[@giordanodsouza9563]

Your abstract pieces were stunning I loved the colours and the composition ❤

[@evereichmann4716]

screw people! I love your art and everything you create. explore and do what makes YOUR heart happy! I absolutely love that abstract two page painting

[@SarahAndBoston]

Stunning sketchbook! I love your range of techniques and how you mix them on the page. Very inspirational, thank you!

[@nefertitimontoya]

I think of all the youtube artists I have fallen in love with these past few years, I think your actual art and style is my favourite. I love how you put down tones and forms and have this balance of different textures. You've really inspired me over these past 3 or 4 years of starting my art journey

[@marcozuaro6854]

Your abstract paintings are amongst my favorite of yours, don't let people get you down

[@Rehvenge4]

This sketchbook tour is so lovely. Your art is beautiful and your videos always give me mild ASMR tingles, which I love - even if I've seen them before, I love having them play in the background for relaxation. And your honesty about experimenting and practice is so encouraging. I've started getting more serious about my art in the last nine months or so and devouring different types of artist KZbin content. Your channel is one of my favorites and has helped me so much. Thank you!!

[@vleek07]

Wait WHAT? The spread you showed that received tough criticism is actually one of my absolute favorites! Ah subjectivity. So fun to navigate. Keep up the great work!

[@artsyandy]

hasnt even started and i already thumbed up and added it to my art playlist to watch again later

[@raystarite6744]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful art work. Such an inspiration. Thank you❤️

[@zuzu_1]

Hey Minnie, I just wanted to say I love your channel, and I often find myself watching your older videos, and recent ones. I’m so amazed at your progress and how things you talked about or hoped to achieve (in older videos) is happening or has happened for you 🙌🏾, and it’s so inspiring to me! I’ve been wanting to start a KZbin for years, but shyness or thinking nobody would be interested always held me back, but I am really inspired and motivated by you and others to give it a try one day! Sorry this is so long, I just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do! ❤️ Sending much love and blessings to you!

[@arelycastillo3]

I can’t believe someone was disappointed, before you mentioned that negative experience I immediately checked to see if you had prints available. Remember: THIS IS YOU ART, YOUR WORK, if someone doesn’t like it well that’s their loss and they should keep their negative comments to themselves.

[@pogonnip]

hello minnie! would you be up to make a video about gouache again? like, what you know now about it, how you use it, how to blend colours, water control, tips and tricks...? i just bought a set but i only know how to do flat colours and i would really like some tips on how to achieve a more painterly style like yours! if not its okay! keep it up!

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Such a lovely sketchbook! All pages have their own character and look wonderful in their own way.

[@CamiWins]

I can’t believe someone had something negative to say about those paintings. They’re so beautiful. I literally thought “I’d love those as my phone walllpaper!” Don’t listen to that kind of criticism. There’s no point. You don’t have to please any one of us with your art and creativity. It’s so wonderful to share all of this with you and feeling a boost of joy or motivation just to get through these dark times. For every one person that criticizes, there’s 100 of us silent folk that truly love your work. Keep it up love. You’re doing amazing

[@Sophiemollyy98]

one day if you have children or grandchildren, they are going to LOVE looking through your sketchbooks

[@robhead22]

What an inspiration this sketch book tour is!! Thank you!

[@rovnaart]

It broke my heart hearing the story about comment on your experimental pieces. I haven't seen them before and I really like them, it's so strange to me that people feel entitled to leave hurtful comments on art channels. How will anyone know what they like if they won't try something completely different in their art practice? So tired of people labelling and putting creatives in boxes. I'm hoping to see more experiments in the the future for sure! Lots of love ❤❤❤

[@neigeelisabeth8693]

I love your drawings. All of them. And we're lucky to get to see them, it is actually brave to put your art out there for everyone to see, comment, judge and sometimes even hate on. So thanks again Minnie.m

[@zaynab3494]

finally someone did a realistic sketchbook tour

[@stella378]

I love all the artworks in this sketchbook! They are all so beautiful

[@kjmurray27]

Your videos bring me so much joy and this one possibly even more so than normal. Your sketchbook is fascinating and it encourages me to push the boundaries more in my own sketchbooks. Can't wait to see the next sketchbook tour down the track :)

[@YellowLemonRedApple]

Best to create art wherever your passions lead you! If you stopped yourself from exploring then sooner or later that same person would be commenting that your work wasn't the same if your heart wasn't in it

[@dancingpencil2]

I really love your messy sketchbook. Very inspiring!

[@janeeeee1052]

Your voice is so soothing and your artworks are giving me an aesthetic feeling

[@asubmarinea]

thank you for sharing! and it is delightful to recall some of the sketches from the other videos of yours!

[@maddietownsend7696]

That radish and the cute little squid 💕 I love your work and I love your videos! You inspired a bit of an artistic renaissance in me Jan of 2019, and I'm so grateful! Thanks for continuing to share with us.

[@ComeUndun.]

I really love that spread you were saying someone didn't like in terms of the direction your art is taking. I would love to buy a print of both of those. It's okay if one person doesn't like it. They really don't have to comment if that's the case. But remember that there are so many more people that do love and support the work that you're doing. Best of luck as always. 💕

[@tidalHeart]

Thank you for sharing this! I love your artwork and the way you are so open with it. Your vulnerability is so powerful and meaningful to me 🌸

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

I have been loving your videos so much. You're such an inspiration that one day I could take my art full time too 😊 your sketchbook is so awesome. I think that's something I really need to work on. I don't do enough sketchbook work; I just plan it all out in my head and go straight to the final piece. I feel like sometimes that is really stunting my growth

[@SallyBuihop]

Noreen Cerrone Art I do the exact same thing! I wonder why? For me it feels like it’s bc I’d be wasting paper and time which is far from the truth.

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

@@SallyBuihop yeah I have no idea! Maybe its the blank page. I always think, I should just doodle, and then I don't even start.

[@AnnaK-xs3mu]

I love your work and your videos! I'm always so inspired after I've watched a video and I think it's great as well how honest your are about how you feel about your art and how you sometimes struggle with it. I think the mental and emotional aspects of making art is something that's so important but so rarely discussed. I loved this video and all your other ones!

[@aestheticlover9476]

This sketchbook is really aesthetic and i love it so much ❤ it's very inspiring.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

What a lovely collection of artwork Minnie! Thank you for sharing it with us! 😊💕

[@kanamichelle7404]

Beautiful work! I especially love the head of your cat with the dark background. You are incredibly talented!

[@geraldineconway1865]

Minnie the sketchbook is beautiful and when the lockdown is over I’ll hunt down whoever it was that made you feel bad over those 2 abstract paintings 🤣 you are such a talented artist and I just became a patron which I’ve been meaning to do since you set it up.

[@nikakozar832]

Wow, I love your style! You inspired me to draw more, which is a hobby I used to do every day, but really neglected in the past couple of years.

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

That spread (who disappointed one of your viewers) is freely beautiful! Thanks for your beautiful work!

[@gretadete6445]

You are so incredibly talented! This is the most inspiring Sketchbook tour I have seen on KZbin because it actually looks like a sketchbook! So much fun seeing you experimenting in there

[@mya1207]

Couldn’t stop smiling the entire time, been watching your videos a long time now so I’m just so impressed to see where you’ve come. Just amazing. Making me jealous 😉

[@isoldebeebe4312]

What a beautiful sketchbook thanks for sharing you are so talented!

[@iid4621]

Your artwork is so amazing and inspiring to me! Everyone has unique styles. That’s what I love about art. It annoys me that people share their negative trashy opinions to bring artists down. Don’t listen to them.🤗❤️