I Paid Artists $1k on FIVERR to Illustrate my Children's Book!

[@TenHundred]

Thanks for watching! I have seen a LOT of comments from people saying they would buy a t shirt of Beula the motorcycle pig! 😂 I uploaded the design to my redbubble page here: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67591589?asc=u You can get that beautiful Beula on like 85 different products! BOOM 😂😂 I have also seen a ton of comments saying I should publish this book! I am strongly considering it. Either by making all the illustrations myself or Using that watercolor artist for all the pages (which would be less work for me 😎) Let me know in the replies to this post which you would prefer... illustrations by me or illustrations by that $30 watercolor artist.

[@NoobieTaco]

I would honestly love if you had the option to either get the original art that you ordered and used in this video or the watercolor artist. That would be amazing! I might even buy both if I could afford it. The original art would most likely be a collector's item for me and the full watercolor style would be a book for my future children because I love the premise for it. Honestly an excellent book idea!

[@cherokeeb94]

The last minute artist's work looks like something from pixar

[@Rogn1]

Although more expensive...the watercolor artist. Those paintings were great and really showed the story in its best light.

[@dobermannrx7]

I would love this. It is a book that my daughter and son could get a lot out of. Whatever finish you decide on, I hope I am able to snag one!

[@eu100eueu]

I think you only need a proper last page. Make the "last page" you have the cover, or an extra, and do the true last page with your wife or something like that :3

[@hollyevoiceover4386]

Hey! I'm the voiceover artist! Loved this gig- It was really fun to voice and is a great little story. I loved Bannarot's work and your colour combos were super nice too 👌. Thanks for involving me in the project and for the kind words 😊🎙

[@hollyturtonmusic]

Nice workkkk Hollye! Loved it.

[@TenHundred]

You killed it! Thanks for the awesome voiceover!

[@MrBannarot]

I loved your work as well! Hollye! Your voiceover is perfect and suitable for all illustrations. I am glad to have your voiceover for my illustrations! Thank you very much.

[@cleof1503]

You did a wonderful job

[@t.a4565]

You really did an amazing job!

[@nonyabusiness5906]

The voice over was for real the best artist you paid for.

[@boblebob]

Just sounded like any English lady I know. Easy money for her

[@123blacksheep]

@@boblebob lol you’re not brittish then. She has a proper londoners accent. Sutton in ashfield or brimbsy accents are harsh dirty accents. Her accent and pitch isn’t common.

[@DylanRomanov]

I thought all the art was good

[@hollyturtonmusic]

@hollyevoiceover smashed it!!

[@boblebob]

@littleladylulu Wrong. I'm from London Pretty standard voice around here. Nothing special worth that money for a voice over

[@giannixoxo4885]

The watercolour one is crazy and for $30... The artists definitely needs to value their work more, they deserve a lot more than they’re asking for. I feel they captured it perfectly, and I could have seen the whole book in their style with the really great story too. The narration was perfect too.

[@BmadCreative207]

I agree I have a hard time valuing my art... I put it probably way to low for what I can do...

[@slumberspeak]

Agreed. Would actually be sick to see a 10Hun video about pricing work.

[@BmadCreative207]

@@slumberspeak I concur or even if he would do a send in samples and have it evaluated by him even on a low scale.

[@BmadCreative207]

legit I put my work starting at 5..... and depending on owning or use commercial price increases... but I'm sure 5 seams to low but I gotta start some where winning comps doesn't get much... I am mostly diy educational iron ons for physical but I can transfer my digital works onto many things... hard to price anything out..

[@willianmarques821]

Sometimes these artists are from third world countries so the currency in their coin is much higher. I'm from Brazil, my gigs starts from 25bucks

[@RANDOMDUDENo1]

The artist charging 30 bucks seriously needs to value themselves more! They're WAY more impressive than the others.

[@mrswray]

Let’s be real here. The most talent was that story itself. As a mom I’d totally buy that book for my kids. As an artist that story was spot on. You don’t need to start out with this crazy talent it just takes perseverance and you’ll get better as you go. As a side note I always love these fiver videos. Please keep em coming!

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

I agree, the Fiverr videos are soooo entertaining!

[@jeffriethompson187]

I think this book was written for Chelsea! She has the heart. The skill comes with each attempt...and maybe a few carrots😁

[@worshipchild6745]

I totally agree. I liked the story & would buy the book.

[@CaitlinVanderlip]

the watercolor artist for $30 KILLED IT!!!! i would love to see the whole book illustrated by him 🌈

[@kristythomas2919]

Same!!

[@saarapollonen8138]

Yes!!!

[@97randomninja]

That CTRL+V moms face literally just makes me uncomfortable. Can’t believe somebody can hand over their work like and accept payment.

[@MarinaArtDesign]

How about 100000 of them do it daily? When you are bored in life check logo gigs on Fiverr and look into deliveries. I just can't understand how people who bought it do not see how bad it is.

[@lenoralb]

Right!

[@youshimimi]

It's not just the face, the whole image including the kid is from different stock vectors, just adjusted a bit.

[@JohnSmith-ox3gy]

@@youshimimi Real feverdream of a picture

[@lik--]

And the whole kid is copy/pasted from one image to the other

[@madisonmaya94]

The critique for the last page was accurate, I didn't think it was impactful enough to match the final page.

[@smji5269]

The artist might be confused or just trying to get paid for not fulfilling the entire commission. I hope they're just confused though.

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

👍👍👍

[@wonderwend1]

@@smji5269 they were told to do a scene in a kitchen. That's not confusing

[@_depRaven]

@@wonderwend1 for real, its a page for a childrens book. when I saw the page in the video, I thought “did tenhun forget to pass the page? what is this?”. certainly a disappointment, especially for that kind of money.

[@wonderwend1]

@@_depRaven well whoever it was has shot themselves in the foot. This is a powerful platform

[@znoor9607]

10/10 would buy any children's book that you decide to write and publish. This was insanely wholesome ❤️❤️

[@Houkuko]

I'm a whole grown-ass woman getting teary-eyed over this children's story. Art helped me through PTSD, so I dig anything that encourages people to make things, anything. I think it's so valuable, and this story was great as a legit message to kids learning to do something they love.

[@alysiajacobs5346]

Just watched the story bit of the video with my little (she's 20 months old) and she loved it! She got so sad at the beginning saying "mommy boy sad" and she just kept kissing the screen till the end when he finished his art and she lit up and said "see i kiss better!" Lol you just made her whole day.

[@agepbiz]

such a fun project and a wholesome children's book story!

[@lilalou4792]

💗

[@michellenel4316]

The voice over is EVERYTHING

[@hollyevoiceover4386]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

I agree, super easy listening! Made me want to listen

[@angelakim6438]

I'm a teacher and that story has the perfect message for my young students. I love it!

[@Jayo___]

I'm excited for the fiver video lol but on a serious note man I've been here for years and I've watched all of your oldest videos. I am in recovery as well man and I've been sober for 4 years. I saw your old mural vids and then when you told us about how you got into art it was perfect timing for me and now I have two sons and a fiance partially thanks to you bro. I put my addict energy into art as well. So, thanks Peter seriously thank you. You're going to be an awesome dad and Chelsea will be an awesome mom

[@danielglatz1643]

Grateful for your testimony and for your recovery. Praying your journey continues to inspires others in the almighty name of Jesus. 🙏

[@randomname4726]

@@danielglatz1643 Dude Jesus wasn't even mentioned. He sorted his OWN problems out! No magical fairy/zombie needed!

[@randomname4726]

Opiates are a curse...

[@aspenisthebest]

Daniel Glatz where did u see any crazy Christian stuff mentioned anywhere in their comment??? They did themselves no sexist homophobic fake “god” mentioned

[@saraccinocf]

The voice over artist just killed it! I could listen to her voice all day long! And it made me smile how you talk about your wifey. Just let her know that her illustration was one of my favorites!

[@zombiiexmassacre]

18:14 I would of not paid for this! I'm sure it's just pictures found on the internet and they glued them all together

[@jyothis.n629]

Yeah it's really ugly and giving kind of a vomiting sensation.

[@8happyperson]

i never really thought about the artists who illustrate children’s books but there is some amazing art in those books.

[@crieseasily]

yo should collab on another children's book with just the watercolor legend

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

I agree, that would be sooo cool!

[@myragroenewegen5426]

I love the idea of many different artists doing a page each in a story about art for kids. I feel like if each had a bio with an illustrated self portrait at the end and the page numbers they drew you'd get kids flipping back and forth to compare and pick favourites, do their own illustration pages and understand how to identify the artists by their distinctive styles. Besides the drawing, it would almost certainly encourage reading and re-reading that teaches literacy, as well as a lot of sharing with friends, siblings and parents. Just getting kids to do a page each of the same book (without cues for what illustrations should look like) would be really cool.

[@locallove9263]

You should actually consider publishing this, it is adorable and very inspiring for young artists, VERY COOL!

[@Rogn1]

OK, dude! I’m a 60 year old grandpa (two granddaughters) and your book made me cry. This is the message that children today need to hear. Thank yo so much for this video, and for providing such great content. I must admit, I am a lurker on your channel. Everytime I come, you have provided great entertainment. Be Blessed Ten Hundred.

[@MrDuLukes]

You can tell Chelsea and Peter will be great parents by just the video T Hun puts out, just pure love and excitement. The voiceover absolutely SMASHED it, you should make a children song collab with her. You#re the expert, the watercolours are painted for REAL ?! That's just INCREDIBLE, someone's putting their all into it. A lot of videos on youtube focus on reviews and reacting to other people's art, but you sure make it interesting, fun and give your own spin to it, while promoting pretty much all of the hired artists. I tip my hat to you Sir van Armadillo.

[@popeshabba4266]

I fucking love the scene of him “writing” the book😂😂😂

[@LaurenOliviArt]

Yea my boyfriend was like why are you smiling ?? 🤣 it was so funny

[@legrandebadger]

Whatever Squarespace paid you for this video, it isn't enough. Has to be one of the best sponsor segments I've ever seen and voluntarily watched. So funny! 🤣

[@lenoralb]

Wow! That was so courageous of you. First, hiring all of those artists and then the critique on camera! Wow! I thought this video was so interesting and it has me wondering where have I been. I missed out. I’m about to join FIVER! The best artist on the project was your work. Children love color and primary colors are ideal. Also you have a specific line of illustration and aesthetic that would appeal to children. With that being said (written), it was a great idea, just confusing to a child if reading the book because Johnny looks different at every turn of the page. Just something to consider. Finally, thanks for sharing this video. It was great!

[@mch.966]

The watercolor artist is definitely my favorite! Their style fits children’s book, so fun and bright to look at. Like everyone said, $30 per page is too low for that amazing work. I hope from this video, more people will hire the artist :)

[@NicMac]

It hurts me when artists charge so little, it was kinda hard to hear how little they charge tbh, I don’t really know how they can do what they do, some of those lower prices like $15-30 are less than the average hourly wage of most illustrators let alone being the final price of a whole illustration 😱😱😱 whaaatt?!?

[@MatthewRobinsArt]

I think when it comes to fiverr it can be rough charging high prices especially if you're just starting and have no one buying. Going cheaper may help attract some eyes and then make it possible to start upping the prices over time

[@blackraven066]

People don't want to pay what we should really charge for the art. So we have to price low just to make a sale.

[@luiscoronel1524]

Also a lot of them are from out of the US. the water painter drawing artist is from Serbia. I know people from there that have come over to my work with the 1 year visa program and apparently its really rough over there and they make around I think it was 80 bucks a month or something really low. And u have to know someone to get a good job over there because of how corrupt it is over there. ( I wouldn't be talking like this if I wasn't told by the something from over 5+ Serbia people and some from monte negro as well and they paid over 3k for their visa +flight ticket because they know in order to make money they have to spend money

[@digitalis-y9h]

I think someone who's pricing their art that low isn't doing fiverr as their day job (yet).

[@MarinaArtDesign]

@@luiscoronel1524 You are right. I am from Croatia and I lost income in April 2020 and started offering my artwork on Fiverr, it took me 8 months to get some income but still, it is not up to the standard. And I could get more sales if I charge less and that would get me better ratings but I really can't force myself to work for 5$ per day.

[@itsjonathanwade]

“She is just like so dope to me.” 😍 you guys are great.

[@luiscoronel1524]

I am going to hire the water painter. My profile picture was from a fiver artist I saw on a other fiver video. Def worth it 👌

[@luiscoronel1524]

For any1 that wants to see the art I had branillus do for me its @iluis805

[@Bollindakid]

Her voice work was beyond phenomenal

[@asisi1589]

loved that children's book! my dad wrote me one super similar to yours, which also involved some magical objects which weren't actually magical in the end, so this gave me very sweet memories

[@abbedeluca9724]

That was an awesome story! I’m in school for art education and I wish it were a real book honestly!! I think it’s inspiring and would make a lot of young artists feel motivated to keep trying. Your videos are all so dope. Keep up the great content.

[@anitasmith7764]

I think this was AMAZING!!! Every artist nailed it and the story is just great! Seriously! This should be in a physical book!! I can see your concern w the last page but it’s still great bc it shows he’s still working and working. And the voiceover was perfect in my opinion!

[@a-ronmedia2298]

Fist of what an incredible story from premise to execution! Honestly as a creative child this story would have meant the world to me and is something I would read to my child. For that reason you should HIGHLY consider actually turning it into one and putting it for sale because they would be a market for it. Such imagination and creativity to share the simple idea of keep trying every day and you will improve because we already have the tools necessary and need to believe in ourselves! I needed this lesson even now as a content creator myself and feeling the need to already be perfect instead of daily improvements, so thanks for that. My favorite artist was Complex pages...beautiful images..perfect for all ages to convey the story effectively..would totally hire to do the book (which i suggest again lol ) Props to your wifey for an amazing image and love that you push her to get out of her comfort to create art, because she is every bit of an artist as you are and the rest you hired. Long winded sorry but this was one of the best videos to date. Continued success to your and your growing family and thanks for your work.

[@jannashepherd]

I’ve never seen a KZbinr put so much work into their sponsor ad! I bet they love working with you 😊

[@smji5269]

So true! They should pay him more than what they regularly pay lol I watched the entire ad because it was so interesting, ever gonna watch the full Squarespace official ad though 😂

[@mollym4006]

I loved chelsea’s art!! The armadillo was so detailed

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

Yes, she is talented!

[@DuudsCreates]

Didn't expect to cry listening to the story, but it hit too close to home. I completely agree with your top 3 and the VA crushed it. Incredible video.

[@STICKYArt]

tbh tho $40 for a page you get what you pay for usually! but at the $40 one was overpriced! $30 water color is underpriced! great vid!

[@dawndesu6863]

Chelsea, THAT WAS YOU FIRST TIM DRAWING A HUMAN LIKE CHARACTER!?! I'm in awe. You have the most natural talent. Please keep going. You are not an average artist. Aw man, keep going Chelsea, you are amazing

[@clarkkc11]

You really wrote a great story. Love the message! Cheers to all the artists! This book deserves an award!

[@joaogabrielfekete9754]

Hey, dude! Who the hell you think you are?! You become a dad and all of the sudden you start making us cry every other video??? You're so amazing. You gonna be an amazing parent. Love!

[@xpuppetsmasterx]

15:50 that dude just traced a photo and didn't even follow instructions...

[@Sinshana]

Yeah it looks traced. I feel like I’ve seen that clipart or stockphoto before

[@y0n_8]

Funny how this kind of artist values themselves more than artists who are really talented.

[@Mr.AlaniJ]

Excellent story! I will be sharing this with my young artists. Thank you so much!

[@FrankAUnger-bz8fo]

Almost got a little water in my eyes in the end.

[@jacobrodgers8146]

Bro same

[@Pelagaia]

Me too... ❤️

[@BjdAwsome]

Yeah 🥺 it was beautiful 😄

[@luiscoronel1524]

That picture of him sleeping with the paintbrush and the crayons in a circle... HOLY SHIT it was speaking to me

[@Thisismehdii]

And the best dad of the century goes to My man Tenhun 🏆

[@jademonass2954]

the guy that made the first armadillo dream scene was amazing the best artist, honestly

[@kittiewoodheath4140]

I'm not crying! I just... got something in my eye

[@professorpitchy804]

Peter and Chelsea are going to make the best parents ever when that baby finally arrives! This video shows they already care about that kid so much, and I love how the message of the book is to inspire their child to create just like them 😃 It's adorable!

[@heatherc6699]

I loved the story! I’m always telling my kids that practice makes perfect, I would definitely buy this book to read to them! The pixelated mom was super creepy looking though lol

[@DaughterOfSappho]

"Wow! Said little Peter. You are really comfortable with lying, mom!" Haha! But seriously, this story was actually super good and I loved the illustrations, too. Really cool to see it come together. :)

[@manda5863]

I love the watercolor artist. This was a great book, you did a great job storytelling!!! The voice over artist was exquisite as well.

[@cassandracleveland3136]

Absolutely love how you did a critique and shot out for every artist. Especially love how much you dots on your wife’s work. Such a cool joint project idea. Thanks for putting out fun, clean content. I’ll continue to follow you. 😁

[@ellawegis8770]

That dramatic typing was just perfect

[@perfectlyadaptable]

Wow, this was really inspiring! The story was beautiful and the top artist you listed I totally agree about. The narrator provided a wonderful unity to it all. Thank you for sharing this.

[@elian6997]

how he shows ads is actually more interesting than any ad. KZbin, if you want people to not skip the ads, hire this guy. btw love from ph💖 Btw pls answer. Did you give them a reference or a description of the main character, or was it all just a coincidence?

[@clarkkc11]

True. I didn't skip any!

[@TenHundred]

I told them Little Peter had a red hat, blue hoodie, light brown hair and gold glasses, and told them mom had red brown hair and a light blue dress so that it would have some uniformity from page to page.

[@RED5572]

i would actually watch ads if they were as creative as thoses

[@elian6997]

@@TenHundred oh, thank you 🙏

[@elian6997]

@@RED5572 same :)

[@leeroyperez104]

My 5 year old son overheard the story and came over to watch and he said “that was a really good story.” You should definitely try and get it published. I love art and I’m trying to get him into it. He’s starting to draw and he’s pretty good. Love the message in the book and I think more kids would enjoy that story.

[@karalinell9736]

I'd love to see the whole book done by the water color artist. That is a book I would buy again and again to give as gifts.

[@TheAlmBR]

The fact that all he does now is kid related is so cute

[@MagatsuNimura]

I gotta say, no joke, I loved the story Tenhun xD I'm expecting a baby, just as you and Chelsea are, and I'll try to remember this story in case I ever need it.

[@paulameeks112]

This is the 4th video of yours I’ve watched and I’m so STOKED! At 63 I am hoping to finally get to take some classes n drawing and THIS video as really encouraged me! Your humor is exactly what the doctor ordered too. I’ve been in a time of serious grieving and fighting for a way to find joy again. Your videos will be part of my regular medicine to get happy again. THANK YOU!

[@Mr.AlaniJ]

You crushed it with that story bro! Loved it... i too am an artist, and i agree with your artist Pics.

[@AyaBlue22]

Same 3 favs here! 18:10 - something about the way they drew Peter reminds me a LOT of my daughter's Strawberry Shortcake coloring book. 17:10 - really cute, and that it was done using traditional art too is just ::chef's kiss:: 19:30 - for not being a professional artist, she seriously nailed drawing that armadillo. It looks amazing! 20:30 - seems to naturally fit in with the story, and is just whimsically adorable 21:00 - the character design and the lighting are what make this one so appealing I do really hope that you'll make this into a real book, the story is lovely and teaches such a lovely message for young artists

[@CreationsOfAMoonChild]

Ok so, Chelsea’s and the watercolor pages were my absolute favorites. She’s great, her style is dope and I love it.

[@sergiov5184]

Your a BEAST 10 HUN. One man production team. Custom Everything..! Art, Music, Merch, Advice, Commercials, Videos....Everything..!

[@SICresinwrks]

This turned out great, Killer idea for a video and ten hun kills it again!!

[@foolsraven6924]

I really did love the book! It’s so great that you helped to support fellow artist! This book should be published. Artistic kids sometimes don’t get their talents nurtured and seeing your book with all your amazing art will really resonate them! DO IT!

[@rickynunez3109]

That's so cool how how Mr Peter wrote a story and shared people's different interpretation of art in one video. Keep it 💯

[@angeedsluder77]

I LOVED the theme of this story! Anyone would get a lot out of a message that tells them that practice and perseverance will help them achieve their goals. The artwork was also fantastic! My favorite artists were you, of course, followed by the water color artist. I want to give a shout out to Chelsea, as well! I know from experience how intimidating it can be to put your work out there when you're just taking your first tentative steps into a field. Kudos to her for her courage and creativity! I wish the two of you the best in art, love, parenting, and faith!

[@i_have_issues__250]

I have to say, you can draw, you can voice act, you can write, bedtime storytimes are going to be so dope for your kid! You're going to be a great dad!

[@markr8604]

Couldn't have asked for a better video. I'm Trying to wrote a children's book myself and I've used fivver and it's hit and miss. Its nice to see someone else pay, to see an artist's style. Thanks dude. Subbed.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

I had no idea Chelsea was not an artist by trade especially seeing that sword a few videos back.

[@Ghostrob2023]

Just watched your video and have to say that all of the artists and illustrators who did their pages for the children's book was really good and your wife's drawing was really good even if it was her first time doing it. Thank you for the book and the video and can't wait to see your next video. God bless you and your family, plus congrats to you and your wife with your first born.

[@AA-ke2ns]

The voice over artist is insane 🔥🔥🔥, she added so much character to the story

[@hollyturtonmusic]

YES! @HollyeVoiceover She smashed it.

[@AA-ke2ns]

@@hollyturtonmusic Yes ma'am, also great cover song choices 👌🏻

[@hollyturtonmusic]

@@AA-ke2ns Ah thank you so much! :)

[@BarbaraHauensteinArtist]

I love this video so much! You are such an entertainer and I just adore your art and your writing is fabulous. Your book is wonderful. I also illustrate and right especially on prompts. Anyway I thought every artist was fabulous and your reviews it was right on! Your wife is super amazing and I also pray that she continues to practice just like a little Peter every day. Thank you again so much!

[@awesomenownlater7901]

I feel some type of way about that clip art "artist" 😬

[@serenacanto3148]

This video Is gold! It’s so useful to see how other illustrators work and how much they charge for what they do. Plus, you story is really good! Thank you.

[@johanna6924]

The way you Hype your wife is everything 😍 she is sooo cute and so good for Not considering Herself an Artist ... Saw "artists" with less Talent

[@galaxywolffpix2879]

I love love love the water colour artist that did 3 pages. (Pretty sure every did the first page). I would love to see them do the whole book! Also the voice over was amazing. It fit so well. It was a great story too. Super cute!! I love it.

[@Smilebefine]

What a beautiful story and the voice over is just perfect. I really loved this video 👍❤️

[@kaylabutler8191]

I Loved that last artist. And the voice over girl did kill it!! Also Chelsea did soooo good!!! And your story was sooo dope

[@MarcAufdemKamp]

Totally agree with the chosen 3 artist. the last one remembers me kinda disney stlye. really awesome

[@grey5736]

Woah, after watching your video, I just realised how low I price myself on fiverr. I'm also a children's book illustrator (under the name 'Nabanasir') and I started off with pricing myself at 5-25$ per page and the most I've gotten for a full book is 150$. I think I could price myself higher considering that I work with copic/watercolor mediums. Really insightful! Loved the video!!

[@francocaro1256]

Thank you so much for featuring me in your video. I never thought I would appear here! :)

[@reemal-khatib7910]

As a voice over artist who is also on Fiverr, I have to say she did an amazing job! I also would probably go into a comma if I received a message from a svenngun

[@rizalfahmi17]

I don't know why but seeing your childhood book made me cry, the story, story readers and illustrations are really very beautiful and perfect

[@TheBaseCam]

Voice over lady definitely, probably didn't need any of the art pages and still would of provoked a great imagination from the audience

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

Yes, she was awesome

[@nicoleeegordon]

The mom you drew at 12:20 is a vibe. It reminds me of any australian guy with halflong hair and a thin moustache. I love it But jokes aside- I really like your art, you wrote a great story and it's amazing how generous you are in giving artists such a big audience!

[@AgyWilson]

Fun. Though I have to say as a (traditionally and indie) published children's literature author/illustrator, it makes me a sad that most people think you can just knock off a kids book (and like most things, picture books, picture story books, graphic novels, Early Readers, Middle Grade, and young adult all have very different needs, specifications and feels to them) But overall it's not a bad first effort. So for the record, word count in picture books have gone down considerable. When I started out a few years ago (twenty), you could get away with a 1000-1500 word count book USUALLY if you were both the author and illustrator. Now it's down to about 100-500 words. writing an evocative story with strong characters and such, is very difficult. As to the illustrations, there's more leeway in Picture books (and you're encouraged) to save a lot of information for the illustrations, and often they do not reflect the action (necessarily) of the story, but adds to it (with Early and EZ readers it's much more in line with actually mimicking the words on the page, because you're prompting the words to be read, where picture books there so often is another, older reader. Kudos for making the book not only serve a purpose, but beg to be read a number of times, by all parties, because it's fun, interesting, soothing, satisfying, etc. Nice moral to the story, but an editor would want the protagonist to find the solution and not be handed it, which I've always wished there's more of the "help" that kids actually do receive from adults, but there it is. Thank you, this was entertaining, and I'm playing hooky from my own creative process, but really, these things and you youngsters inspire me, lol. (you can see my work at my self-named website, if you're curious. Thanks again.

[@sherrablesp8731]

Love that you continue to come up with creative projects and supporting/including artists!!

[@RLDSTUDIO]

Shoutout to Chattahoochee - hahaha YES! Also this was one of my favorite videos of yours ever. Really fun and well done. Great job.

[@BCfightan]

My favorite as a picture on its own is actually the one that did the last page at 15:10, so it's a real shame that he didn't make it more relevant to the story. Otherwise the watercolor guy KILLED it. His style was so great and so fitting that I feel like he could illustrate the entire book and it would be perfect. Exactly like you said, so bright and childlike, it really captures the feeling perfectly.

[@smolwavingsnail9028]

the voice over artist was amazing. really sold the emotion of the character and just had you fully immersed in the story. my favorite art was the water colours and of course Chelsea's not so amateur art has a unique feeling to it. when she finds and develops her own style she's going to be even better :3

[@hedgehug1193]

BROO i cryed real tears.. As an artist i many times strugle to archive the expectations i have of myself, and exaustively repeat the same concept untill i'm happy with it. Precistence is the key to success! This is a very valuable lesson to an artist of ANY age

[@evonyladymie]

How about them Pig tees? I want one just like the farmers! Thank you for excellent content.

[@fthurman]

it would be pretty dope to have some self-referential merch like !

[@lulugregory3246]

I just love this video.. I love the illustrations and that you hired so many people, but what I love most is the story! I hope that you print it out for little Juni when she is a bit older, it’s a very good lesson.. bravo!

[@weewooweewoo906]

why did the story actually make me emotional lol

[@Meganthamac]

Been here for a while and your channel is a true inspiration. This story was so fun to listen too!