Can I paint a 300 page sketchbook in 12 days?

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  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 2 роки тому +12484

    It must be so satisfying to be able to make art from any medium.

    • @vrillionaire88
      @vrillionaire88 2 роки тому +477

      Yeah, it can be. Combining different mediums is one of the real joys of the multidisciplinary strategy. But imagine having to buy all of the mediums, it can get very pricey, quickly.

    • @zombieashes2705
      @zombieashes2705 2 роки тому +109

      It can be and I definitely recommend mixing mediums it can be so much fun! I'm a mix medium artist and I absolutely love it especially when I start getting bored of one art medium I can hope over to a different medium and still have fun.

    • @johannamau7005
      @johannamau7005 2 роки тому +49

      I thought so too, I mean is there anything she can’t do?

    • @BrW5
      @BrW5 2 роки тому +10

      It’s not it’s soul crushing and the most frustrating thing you’ll ever do.

    • @krisdenger8339
      @krisdenger8339 2 роки тому +79

      You can too, Tracy. No one is really 'good' at art. All it is, is hours worked at perfecting the craft. Grinding away, even if you don't like the result, and often especially when you don't. Hours and hours, your lines getting straighter, your curves getting neater. It's all just a matter of time.

  • @lonewolfheart1697
    @lonewolfheart1697 2 роки тому +2800

    Your paintings look like they should be in some wonderful, magical fairytale storybook... absolutely beautiful

    • @elopnoz-quit1269
      @elopnoz-quit1269 2 роки тому +10

      I agree, I just found her and loved her paintings!

  • @hammydown9942
    @hammydown9942 Рік тому +596

    Proof that it shouldn’t take me an entire year to fill 200 pages

    • @billyb4665
      @billyb4665 11 місяців тому +25

      Same. I have to wait for something inside to move me before I develop even a single piece I've started. It helps to leave your work and art supplies out where you can see it at all times. When I did this, once, I could be busy with something else and notice more things I could do to my art (as the art sat in the corner of the room, staring at me). Then I would simply walk over and try what would come to mind, and before I knew it the flow would begin. Maybe I should go back to doing that, lol.

    • @moonwolfgamerz5660
      @moonwolfgamerz5660 9 місяців тому +34

      That's cute..
      Mine took me 4years.

    • @thejjlzbellzshow3826
      @thejjlzbellzshow3826 2 місяці тому +1

      @@moonwolfgamerz5660😂😂😂😂

  • @Who_is_Toast
    @Who_is_Toast Рік тому +1892

    I can't even imagine how amazing it must be like to be able to draw almost anything. I want to become an animator in the future and this video inspired me so much. I still kinda suck at drawing and have a really hard time getting shit done so this video inspired me to actually try to improve my drawing skills instead of just sitting around, waiting to magically become better. Amazing video! :D

    • @bensonmybeloved5160
      @bensonmybeloved5160 Рік тому +27

      I would also like to try to improve my art skills, i can draw nothing and i dont know where to start or even how to

    • @charlierichardson631
      @charlierichardson631 Рік тому +26

      @@bensonmybeloved5160 you can start wherever and whenever never too late , painting , figure study , cartoon, gesture , no matter what ,it will help; that being said if you want a resource to follow ,when I first started, Drawing: A Complete Guide ,a book by Giovanni Civardi was an invaluable tool for my learning during my early years.
      In all honesty though it will be a long time until quality over quantity applies to your practice, just sit down on a weekend and draw for 8-16 hours ,or however long your schedule allows ,and you will get results

    • @blackcardinal4500
      @blackcardinal4500 Рік тому +2

      Never before have i related to a comment more. Every word described my exact situation. I bet we can do it mate

    • @Celtic_Blade
      @Celtic_Blade Рік тому +1

      Remember, Drawing is a learned skill! That means you can always get better.

    • @Coolerbrian3669
      @Coolerbrian3669 11 місяців тому +2

      Tell us how is your drawing skills now after 10 months

  • @poppybarnes4018
    @poppybarnes4018 2 роки тому +3595

    I can't believe you filled 300 pages in 12 days and your paintings and drawings are so incredible! HOW???

    • @georginahaskour5783
      @georginahaskour5783 2 роки тому +41

      Yeah i would be able to do that if only i drew stick mans lol😂

    • @lisarandall9354
      @lisarandall9354 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah same 😆

    • @growingcrystals1133
      @growingcrystals1133 Рік тому +39

      Probably they are made from photos, it is a lot easier than painting from scratch. And still girl is very productive) it remembers me a week before exam, don't sleep, don't eat, just doing crazy amount of works)

    • @jcjenson47
      @jcjenson47 Рік тому +14

      bruh i can fill 1 page in 2 hours 😵

    • @jenamount2007
      @jenamount2007 Рік тому

      @@jcjenson47 k

  • @ButterflyColors
    @ButterflyColors 2 роки тому +2223

    Here’s how I fill up sketch books:
    1. *Never rip out pages!* it’s tempting but don’t do it! It’s bad for the book but also it’s just not good for your creative process either. If you really hate something u drew, put sticky notes or stickers on top of it, or use a marker to draw over, but please for the love of god don’t rip the page
    2. Don’t show anyone your sketch book. Draw personal self indulgent drawing that you would never post online, draw things for yourself without the expectation of showing others.
    3. Don’t put too much pressure on it. Make sure to draw something ugly earlier on, you don’t have to go out of your way to make it ugly, but just try something new and if it turns out ugly that’s ok. Keep it there, and now in the sketch book from now on this will be your standards. Like if you draw something later and think it’s bad you can just refer back to the first bad drawing and realize “this isn’t that bad”
    4. Draw the way *you* prefer sketching. I used to be awful at keeping up sketch books or finishing them. I always put too much emphasis on making every page look nice, and I never used all the space on a page. But when I would be in class I would doodle on the margins of my work sheets, then turn them in and never see those drawings again. So I got a little sketch book so anytime I would be in class and felt like doodling on my paper, I would instead take out my sketch book to draw my little doodles in there instead. And it was great, I ended up filling entire pages and not caring if they were masterpieces. So if your the type to grab a different paper to try a doodle or idea for a drawing, this time instead try gravitating to your sketch book first and draw it there. Treat your sketchbook like extra paper that’s laying around
    5. Make sure you get a good sized book. Are you the type that always has too much space left on pages that you never fill? Try getting a smaller sketch book, so you can fill pages easier and see less unused negative space.
    6. What’s the quality of your book? Is your sketch book really high quality and that intimidates you? Dose you’r sketch book have a really great design on the cover that you don’t want to ruin. Well try getting a cheaper book, get a book that has a blank cover. Quality is important sometimes though, sometimes you want paper that can withstand whatever medium you prefer, but don’t choose really cool looking books that look so beautiful to the point where you never want to draw in them because your scared it will ruin it. And when it comes to customization, I don’t decorate my sketch book cover with drawings and stickers until I’m 60% done with it. If you decorate the cover early on then you don’t want to “ruin” the book with bad drawings, so I wait later until I’m comfortable with it.
    7. Finally, don’t compare your sketch book to others, especially the really pretty impressive ones online. I don’t care if your sketch book as a lot of amateur unfinished doodles while some kid on insta or UA-cam has masterpieces on every page, at least you finished *your* sketch book, with every page drawn on, and a lot of your personality and thought process put into it.

    • @tiagodagostini
      @tiagodagostini 2 роки тому +63

      I just paint over sketchs I do not like. I move forward with sketching and later when the book lacks space I return to paint with acrylics over bad stuff.

    • @hiddenshadow2105
      @hiddenshadow2105 2 роки тому +23

      @@tiagodagostini Acrylics mediums are also wonderful for it, as one doesn't fear to experiement with, say, gladd bead medium, or gesso.

    • @hiddenshadow2105
      @hiddenshadow2105 2 роки тому +64

      This is wholesome and healthy approach to the sketchbooks.
      I'd add, that if one has difficulty finishing the book, try slimmer book, say, just 32 pages instead of 60 or 120, and then expand from there.
      Also - blank covers are nice because one can decorate them with anything.

    • @codsamanta
      @codsamanta 2 роки тому +20

      I will definitely use these tips since I am quite guilty of having at least some of the bad habits you described.

    • @dragonkitty7519
      @dragonkitty7519 2 роки тому +22

      Oh wow.. thanks for the tips! Hope I get to use them whenever this art block goes away :')

  • @xelacyza
    @xelacyza 2 роки тому +566

    im sad how she made the flipthru a time lapse, because the paintings are so good it was like a sensation overload and i needed a longer moment to process the beauty of each one

    • @mandiereheuser1914
      @mandiereheuser1914 Рік тому +45

      Thanks for the warning. I slowed down the video to 0.25 for that part!

    • @Amaranthyne
      @Amaranthyne 9 місяців тому +10

      The pause button, my friend. I use it all. The. Time.

    • @johanna_na
      @johanna_na 2 місяці тому

      Same! I wanted to appreciate each painting ❤

  • @Leah-cv7tq
    @Leah-cv7tq Рік тому +195

    i love how she is calmly painting we have such dramatic music

    • @hill3023
      @hill3023 Рік тому +3

      I wonder what the first song is 😭

    • @ApexShadows
      @ApexShadows 9 місяців тому +1

      @@hill3023 same

  • @elisorrow4519
    @elisorrow4519 2 роки тому +663

    the best part about seeing her complete the 300 pages within 12 days is her smiles and laughter at the end of it. man that must've felt nice. you could see how proud she is of herself and that everything she did within those days were worth it.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 2 роки тому +1841

    Thats got to feel good! and the work is incredible. I'm still drawing in random sketch books I got 20 years ago.

    • @willdeth3054
      @willdeth3054 2 роки тому +12

      Same

    • @kitcat208
      @kitcat208 2 роки тому +9

      damn, i finish my sketch books in like a day lmao

    • @dottydot808
      @dottydot808 2 роки тому +9

      @@kitcat208 i do aswell but that’s only bc i get distracted or bored of the drawing and get art block and start writing random things in the pages

    • @bhagwantkaur200
      @bhagwantkaur200 2 роки тому +4

      Yeap same here..me too bought many sketck books .. drawing at random not as brilliant as this young lady. She incredibly talented.

  • @cineblazer
    @cineblazer Рік тому +3

    THAT PRINCESS MONONOKE DRAWING YOU JUST CASUALLY FLIPPED PAST WAS SO GOOD THO????

  • @kyabeifong23
    @kyabeifong23 Рік тому +241

    This was such an inspiring process to watch! Not only are you insanely talented, but your perseverance was truly inspiring! Looking for my own challenge to be a part of (as a writer).

  • @tlidd
    @tlidd 2 роки тому +498

    As an aspiring writer, I can confirm that completing literally ANYTHING, even if I have to force myself to do so, gives me the drive to write longer or better quality works. Last month, my wife challenged me to write everyday. Because of some time constraints on some days, I only completed 20 out of 30 days, but that’s more than I’ve ever done independently before! I also really enjoyed myself, so I’ve continued working on a prompt my friend gave me 2 weeks ago. Initially, his story was meant to be about 3 pages, but based on my progress and the outline I created, it’s going to end up somewhere around 50 pages! Great job pursuing your sketchbook goal. Sometimes we creative types need to force ourselves to get started, but we always end up having fun in the end. :)

    • @chrishechtl8330
      @chrishechtl8330 2 роки тому +7

      Good. Most people make the mistake of trying to start at the beginning when writing a book or project. I get into a general outline and then find scenes or things that grab me and do those first, and then go on from there. (for instance, a snippet of dialog, or an action scene) If you keep at it you'll find yourself taking notes at anytime and it will be self-sustaining. (Trust me, for me the hard part is stopping!) I can usually complete a 300+ page book in under 20 days these days. Completing a project is very addicting and satisfying!

    • @RiverWoods111
      @RiverWoods111 2 роки тому +4

      My goal is to write everyday in a Journal that is in OneNote. The goal is about 20 minutes, because out of that usually comes great stories. That said, the other day, I wasn't feeling great, and all I wrote was "Good Morning". The next day, I chuckled and thought, "I was successful! I wrote something!" LMBO!

    • @chrishechtl8330
      @chrishechtl8330 2 роки тому +4

      @@RiverWoods111 Great! The trick is to not beat yourself up too much but keep doing something even if it's a couple of words. I keep thinking of that Christmas song. "Put one foot in front of the other..."

    • @sabrekai8706
      @sabrekai8706 2 роки тому +8

      @@chrishechtl8330 I'm working on a Sci Fi novel, currently it looks to be 36 chapters long. I had a basic idea, and then put together a "road map" or time line. Seems to have worked well, I'm two chapters from the end. 36 is a piece o cake, but 35 has had me stuck for over a year and a half. It's about 1 3rd done. I also got into writing Fan fiction, man there are some really great writers doing that. My grade 10 English teacher had us doing a lot of writing. She though I had potential, so Mrs Ross, this is for you.

    • @ghostgem27
      @ghostgem27 2 роки тому +1

      As a fellow writer: AMEN

  • @lolypops6323
    @lolypops6323 2 роки тому +466

    You just gave me the impulse I needed to fill a sketchbook entirely, so I've just pre-ordered your book and I promise to myself I will fill it to the end when I receive it!

    • @michaelkaybecker
      @michaelkaybecker 2 роки тому +16

      Lol, well that was not the response one would expect.

    • @ZenitsuKunn
      @ZenitsuKunn 2 роки тому +7

      @Feta do u need an exorcist

  • @mimimimimimi2901
    @mimimimimimi2901 Рік тому +209

    How even can a person be this talented?? I've never seen anything like this in my life and probably never will see anything like it. Thank you for showing all of us your talent!

  • @pastelbuns
    @pastelbuns 5 місяців тому +17

    martina : i can't draw animals
    also martina : proceeds to draw amazing animal illustrations that most people wouldn't draw even in their wildest dreams

    • @silver9wolf6
      @silver9wolf6 5 місяців тому

      😂😂 I was jusf looking for this comment!

  • @blockgirlygamer7714
    @blockgirlygamer7714 2 роки тому +685

    It’s amazing how she gets so many ideas without experiencing art block or burnout like what a queen

    • @maelstrom4626
      @maelstrom4626 Рік тому +54

      She probably does get art block but just works with it

    • @austindavis2406
      @austindavis2406 Рік тому +19

      She literally said in the video that she at times struggles with that... She's a normal person..

    • @swatch9890
      @swatch9890 Рік тому +23

      @@austindavis2406 I think he means that despite having to paint so many pictures in a short span of time, she can power through without any serious form of art block. When I have art block, I just stop drawing for weeks

    • @snoovian7951
      @snoovian7951 Рік тому +2

      nice profile, o7

    • @JuniperDenn
      @JuniperDenn Рік тому +3

      @@maelstrom4626 yeah agreed, I think it's one of those "switch of the sucky parts of the brain and go" deadline fueled moments

  • @bethgadsbycreates
    @bethgadsbycreates 2 роки тому +414

    I would 500% buy a print of any of those landscape paintings, they're so beautiful

  • @prayformeplease
    @prayformeplease Рік тому +30

    GIRL is there anything in this world which you CAN'T DO?!? you're so skilled!

  • @creatureboi2811
    @creatureboi2811 Рік тому +15

    this recently made me sit down and fill a page with various doodles and styles! As a perfectionist, almost every page of my sketchbook has *one* portrait, *one* structure, or are serious projects. I rarely every fill every inch of a page, let alone with doodles (aside from concept art/design ideas). But I sat down and filled two pages to the brim of different characters, patterns, text, anything my brain could think of! Doing exercises like these make you feel amazing and I'm glad I did it

  • @av465
    @av465 2 роки тому +291

    I like how productive this channel is but I have exams and it is totally easy to choose because how unique the content here is

  • @WanderingWolfe
    @WanderingWolfe 2 роки тому +843

    I'm 39 and have also never finished a sketchbook. It may be time to crack down and really set time aside to draw.
    Maybe I'll do it before I'm 40.
    Congrats, Martina. This is truly incredible.

    • @jockscrapdraws4672
      @jockscrapdraws4672 2 роки тому +29

      This might help...i hope it does. Depending on what you like to draw i would make a list of , for instance, places, animals, maybe your fave characters or whatever you like and rip the pieces into individual bits and put them in a bowl and pick out how ever many bits you want and draw those into the same scene to give you inspiration? Only if you want haha

    • @WanderingWolfe
      @WanderingWolfe 2 роки тому +17

      @@jockscrapdraws4672 This is a good idea, and something I've tried. Now I'm working on consistency. Writing a list might help, since I tend to be going 10 directions at once.
      Thanks, I'll give it a go. :)
      I also threw up a reddit thread for folks to give me interesting critter ideas, but they lean toward things like cats playing blackjack, and monkey pharmacists. Still, I've pulled a bit of content out of it.

    • @krenzart7424
      @krenzart7424 2 роки тому +6

      I am 45, also never finished a sketchbook, but... now I made a plan to do it. This year!

    • @WanderingWolfe
      @WanderingWolfe 2 роки тому +3

      @@krenzart7424 Good luck. I'm 3 pages in, but hope to have more time to draw, now that holidays and my commissions are done. Puts me about 7 days behind for one a day, so I'll have to do a few extra now and then.

    • @KoenPrins
      @KoenPrins 2 роки тому +1

      I was looking for a comment like this. I am 44 and completed my first sketchbook ever two years ago, even tho I started dozens. Since that first on, I completed another 6 or 7. For some reason, the first one is the hardest.

  • @pinkoctopus801
    @pinkoctopus801 Рік тому +43

    i absolutely love this channel. you guys are always doing creative things that are actually entertaining, and its pretty clear that SO MUCH EFFORT goes into everything you do! i've been binging, love it

  • @user-ys3rl8ti7j
    @user-ys3rl8ti7j 5 місяців тому +3

    I love how each picture tells a different story.
    It's amazing how you did almost 25 drawings/paintings on each day.
    The level of commitment is admirable!

  • @teeleaf9252
    @teeleaf9252 2 роки тому +542

    This is motivating and stress inducing at the same time.
    I love it

    • @aldc_swiftiee
      @aldc_swiftiee Рік тому +1

      Am I the only one that thought she was that girl from dhar man?

  • @wrendellajoens3984
    @wrendellajoens3984 2 роки тому +858

    *Now THAT was a privilege to witness!*
    Just incredible, all of it: your focus, your determination to follow through, and of course the art itself.
    I sincerely appreciate your posting this. I have saved it to my "Inspiring" list of videos. Be well!

  • @justabout6979
    @justabout6979 2 роки тому +24

    This is so motivating and impressive. I wasn't expecting you to go through that much effort for each page!!

    • @aynain1810
      @aynain1810 Рік тому +5

      Ikr i thought it would be clickbaiting and most of the drawings would be trash but NOOOPEEE *FUCKING MASTERPIECES*

    • @TehBananaBread
      @TehBananaBread Рік тому

      @@aynain1810 well half of them are not painted....so pretty clickbaity

  • @neurospicypisces
    @neurospicypisces Рік тому +7

    I think I would buy a print of your completed sketchbook as an art book. I would love to own a printed copy that includes written entries about your experience creating this. Why you decided to do it, what your mental process was during the experience, your thoughts about doing it afterwards and any words you have for other artists etc. It would be really interesting I think.
    If you've ever heard of 8 Coins Tattoo Tarot or Bonefire Tarot, the books they wrote with their deck have a lot of personal story about the process of creation included in it as well as personal anecdotes and I really love that about those decks.

  • @manasnain6695
    @manasnain6695 2 роки тому +97

    She's done the impossible. best of all, every single page looks awsome, from the prompts to fanart, landscapes and especially that little bit dedicated to the witcher.

  • @Betsyschugar
    @Betsyschugar 2 роки тому +68

    Martina: I never draw animals
    Martina: *rips out half a dozen of the most beautiful paintings of animals you’ve ever seen in your life in ONE DAY*

  • @dandiehm8414
    @dandiehm8414 6 місяців тому +5

    The creativity of artists continually amazes me. Well done, Martina.

  • @Working_Dreamer
    @Working_Dreamer 2 місяці тому

    The fact the paints don’t bleed through the next is amazing enough to make me want one!! Fantastic art!!

  • @Morvven
    @Morvven 2 роки тому +435

    I caught myself saying things out loud while watching this. Along the lines of: "This girl is fucking insane", "What a madlad", "Goddamn she's monsterously good", "Fucking hell I'm jelous of her skills and mindset and dicipline". A few more things, but this was generally the emotions I felt during this. Martina, you are so bloody talented. Legit on top of your game because of how you always challenge yourself, and then proceed to exceed those expectations every damn time. Sick!

  • @kawaii_kraziness
    @kawaii_kraziness 2 роки тому +1513

    I love how Martina goes: "i have a deadline to finish this!"
    and yet has time to style her hair in many different ways in ALL her videos
    girl got her priorities sorted out that's for sure xD

    • @theirlmess
      @theirlmess 2 роки тому +3

      699 likes :0
      But yes we love a queen with her priorities straight. ✨✨

    • @sean-michaelgettys6176
      @sean-michaelgettys6176 2 роки тому

      Have you ever applied to illustrate kids books?

    • @grarglejobber7941
      @grarglejobber7941 2 роки тому +3

      She's a wamen. Such is life.

    • @zoarium4289
      @zoarium4289 2 роки тому +22

      @@grarglejobber7941 ah yes, i sure do love being a wamen.

    • @potatosalad68
      @potatosalad68 2 роки тому +4

      @@zoarium4289 Yeah, sure, I love wamen too (without the being part)

  • @happyboogaloo
    @happyboogaloo Місяць тому

    The fact that she not only FINISHED this massive sketchbook, but that every page is a complete sketch or painting, not a single “got frustrated and quit” page in sight!

  • @lasagnafrenchtoasthoneybutter
    @lasagnafrenchtoasthoneybutter 9 місяців тому +1

    Your work is absolutely gorgeous! I love the landscapes and the different styles you use throughout the sketchbook!

  • @GlassMana
    @GlassMana 2 роки тому +310

    "If I don't put pressure on myself, I won't get anything done."
    Well, it bloody well worked. You got... a looooot... ... ... done...
    It's actually really fun pausing on the pages that catch your eye and I recommend everyone do it. These are quite good for averaging 25 a day. I'm a sucker for neatly framed small things with lots of shades of similar colors with lots of contrast like 9:54. I'd hang those side by side on a wall like the cat's checking out the dracos.
    Love was put into every one of these. It's great. It's an awesome book.

  • @kroidenfravest9931
    @kroidenfravest9931 2 роки тому +171

    Real life achievement unlucked! Congratulations to you, Martina. The art looked stunning and i can't help wondering how a Christmas Calendar would have looked if you made it. :D

    • @anesthetized7053
      @anesthetized7053 2 роки тому +3

      yoooo its probably too late to do that idea, but a good compromise would be a 12 month calendar for the new year! i would 10000% buy it

  • @jodytrimmel579
    @jodytrimmel579 Рік тому +1

    All the art work looks amazing. I love your use of colour, so beautiful 😍

  • @brianna3275
    @brianna3275 Рік тому

    absolutely amazing. I love the creative prompts and the opportunity to practice different styles. It really makes me want to get back into art

  • @Cantrona
    @Cantrona 2 роки тому +199

    Sometimes you have to set a challenge like this for yourself.
    In the last 2 years I had 2 sketchbooks open but mainly did digital art. When 2021 started I'd set the resolution that I'd finish both by the end of the year. I finished the smaller one in early August and then blasted through half of the larger one in about a month, finishing it mid-October. I'd had that sketchbook in use for over 2 years, which is the longest I've had a sketchbook in use for since I started filling sketchbooks. It was beyond satisfying to get it done but I found myself on an incredible roll with it when I really got into it. Glad you finally got to experience that finished sketchbook feeling! I hope you get the chance to complete some of the old ones you've cracked open before too :)

  • @heather6787
    @heather6787 2 роки тому +72

    1. WOW!
    2. Your creativity is positively amazing!
    3. You are an inspiration!
    I thought my son (age 22) and I were the only ones who moved on without completing a sketch book. This has given me the inspiration to sit with him once a week in the new year and do 2 pages each, so by the end we would have 104 each.
    Please never stop this beautiful passion of yours!!

  • @carpetthemoonele1312
    @carpetthemoonele1312 Рік тому +7

    This gave me an incredible idea, the school year is starting soon so I'll bring a sketchbook and try to draw something every day or every other day and see how I improve throughout the year

  • @Valrie_28
    @Valrie_28 Рік тому

    You should do a series of this type of video! Loved it very much! The paintings were really inspiring and made me more motivated. Sending much love!❤️

  • @PearlescentMoon
    @PearlescentMoon 2 роки тому +1467

    Wow! Your artwork/ illustrations are stunning.

    • @YetAnotherJenn
      @YetAnotherJenn 2 роки тому +16

      Isn't her work something else Pearl?! I love her creations! 💜

    • @adrijaaaaaaaaa
      @adrijaaaaaaaaa 2 роки тому +11

      @@YetAnotherJenn holy f-ing s-word (we know the one), Jenn! I am over the moon over the fact that two of my fav youtubers out there are like idk interacting?well something else along those lines lol btw I'm a fellow lover of MC *insert clip of Jimmy a.k.a SolidarityGaming " so we-we could could be best buds u know? "*

    • @chriswurdinger5305
      @chriswurdinger5305 2 роки тому +1

      it is art

    • @plantcraftie4141
      @plantcraftie4141 2 роки тому +6

      Pearl!!!

    • @Kixtii
      @Kixtii Рік тому +1

      Hi Pearl!

  • @ohcrap3263
    @ohcrap3263 2 роки тому +197

    As a person with absolutely no artistic talent, this is fascinating to me! Don’t sell yourself short! You are honestly amazing!

    • @FictionCautious
      @FictionCautious 2 роки тому +9

      Try it. It's worth it. Everyone has art.

  • @Chikilla626
    @Chikilla626 Рік тому +1

    This video was an absolute treat to watch. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art skills! You being able to fill out a 300 page art book (a book that you happen to make yourself) is honestly amazing. I can’t wait to buy a copy of this sketch book once it restocks (hopefully). ☺️

  • @nnymeia7663
    @nnymeia7663 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your channel 💕 I'm bingewatching all of your videos. your creativity, your cheerfulness and your energy are so contagious! I usually never draw landscapes but you're motivating me to try new things. thank you

  • @romiinuu
    @romiinuu 2 роки тому +118

    duuuude that's so awsome! I'm one of those people who can't finish a sketch book because I always buy a new one and abandon the poor old one. And doing so many paintings in only 12 days? That's so amazing!!! That would take me soooo much time ! You can be really proud of yourself! I'm not event gonna mention your drawing skills that are just fantastic!! I love you Martina you are such an inspiration to creation and when I watch one of your videos I always wand to create something and that's incredible!!!

  • @TheBloodshire
    @TheBloodshire 2 роки тому +129

    Staying up late and accidentally catching a new Nerdforge video is fantastic

  • @gwhiz138_
    @gwhiz138_ 2 роки тому

    I love everything about this...
    the drawings are beautiful the feeling of your videos with the music and themes of everything! your drawing style, your workspace oh my god its beautiful

  • @mohsen1
    @mohsen1 Рік тому +30

    this was one of the best videos I've seen in my time every second of it was worth watching, thank you so much for posting such amazing videos ❤❤

  • @lawizashaukat
    @lawizashaukat 2 роки тому +11

    8:45 congrats on this achievement but that drawing is just dark

  • @MarcoPolaColoring
    @MarcoPolaColoring 2 роки тому +295

    I can totally relate to the part when she starts the sketchbooks and never finishes😅. Congrats! This is a beautiful beautiful sketchbook!

  • @totoro3007
    @totoro3007 Рік тому +3

    T HANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR PAINTING THE SCENE FROM ARRIETTY AT 4:15!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE GHIBLI PAINTINGS!!

  • @ILoveAnimation2
    @ILoveAnimation2 Рік тому

    Beautiful. I really love the mill with the light through the window. It gave me goosebumps😊

  • @arachnidsLor
    @arachnidsLor 2 роки тому +76

    honestly sometimes "bootcamp" approaches really really help you improve and i feel like we can see that here from segment to segment! i really respect the work ethic here : D congratulations on finishing it, i love your positive attitude
    i just want to say, if beginner artists watch this, drawing a lot helps, but dont overwhelm yourself! it can take the fun out of drawing if you arent already super passionate i think.

    • @sienbackx7240
      @sienbackx7240 2 роки тому +1

      @Feta STOP BOT THATS DISGUSTING

    • @Otaku-ug7qh
      @Otaku-ug7qh 2 роки тому

      @@sienbackx7240 just report it... It's in replies of almost every comments now.

  • @ElizabethxSkye
    @ElizabethxSkye 2 роки тому +62

    I am on a sketchbook buying ban...after I preorder this sketchbook. 😂 I already have a full shelf and a half of brand new sketchbooks that haven't been used yet. This video definitely inspires me to complete some of the sketchbooks I already have open though. Great job on completing 300 pages in 12 days!! And each page is gorgeously painted/drawn!!

  • @WitchonWheels999
    @WitchonWheels999 Рік тому

    Man! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 Congratulations. This makes me so incredibly happy for you. i love what you said about your art form turning into some kind of exercise. Just by forcing the "muscle" to be used everyday. I think I have that approach when it comes to my piano journey. Started over two years ago in one of the many lockdowns. It's a super slow process. As I am learning with a neurophysiological disability. But once I am over the point of just starting, time flies by. Your video is very inspirational for me. Because I'm also dealing with buying too many journals that are just half full with song ideas and poems...So maybe I might just add a little pressure there too. Thank you guys for all the wonderful things you've done here over the years. Your channel was definitely one of the places that was keeping me sane during the pandemic. 💜

  • @shaylabrown1022
    @shaylabrown1022 Рік тому +3

    Wow!!!! That was freaking awesome! You are an amazing artist! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your 12 day epic adventure in sketch book filling!

  • @Emz1738.
    @Emz1738. 2 роки тому +37

    This feels like one of those nostalgic books that you loved once as a kid and would find in the library and would never give it to anyone and try to hide it from them but is always found🙂

  • @jasminejack1532
    @jasminejack1532 2 роки тому +19

    How is it fair that by day 12 you can tell Martina was rushing, yet everything she drew/painted is still 1000% better than anything I’ve ever done in my entire life? 😭 All jokes aside, this was incredible to watch, so I can only imagine how amazing it must have felt to complete that sketchbook! ❤️

  • @instagamrr
    @instagamrr Рік тому +1

    Wow i love your art! I’ve seen many of your amazing creations but never just regular drawing and painting. You’ve got a great eye and hand for making it happen! I wonder how satisfying it would be to own this sketchbook. I’d buy it in a heartbeat if I could afford it!

  • @LE0xDEV1L
    @LE0xDEV1L Рік тому +1

    Your art is so pretty ! :) and the timing is actual good idea

  • @AA-rr9ly
    @AA-rr9ly 2 роки тому +136

    How she only spent less than half an hour for each page but it all still turned out as a masterpiece is beyond me!! Amazing art!

    • @JamieRobles1
      @JamieRobles1 Рік тому +1

      One of my design classes was just about filling a page in half an hour. It's just practice, really.

  • @lucylikesbirds
    @lucylikesbirds 2 роки тому +39

    This channel honestly always makes me feel like being productive art wise and stop procrastinating lol I love it

  • @s_t_s4846
    @s_t_s4846 Рік тому +2

    I cannot remember how I stumbled on one of your videos but your skills and creativity are so awesome that you have kept me interested in every video since then!

  • @ailcetroy6284
    @ailcetroy6284 Рік тому +2

    You're so talented and inspiring! I'm new to painting so watching you paint was so new and exciting!!

    • @billyb4665
      @billyb4665 11 місяців тому

      Her talents are on an astronomical level

  • @simonflyer3677
    @simonflyer3677 2 роки тому +38

    As some one that is getting started with sketching and drawing, hearing 5:00 - 5:05 from such a talented person makes me feel like less of an amature while also showing what a humble and genuine persona Martina is.

    • @thatHARVguy
      @thatHARVguy 2 роки тому +1

      *Rob Liefeld intensifies*

  • @clxirebell
    @clxirebell 2 роки тому +56

    this gave me an incredible amount of inspiration, i’ve been going through one of the worst art blocks and this video just saved me. such amazing and beautiful artwork!!

  • @TheMessyDeskxyz
    @TheMessyDeskxyz 6 місяців тому

    Finally decided to watch this video and I’m blown away by how beautiful the paintings are… Definitely bookmarking this video, the flip through is just a ton of good stuff - all those inspirations… I’ll definitely come back to this and copy some paintings when my skills improve!

  • @apr670
    @apr670 2 роки тому +3

    You have not only inspired many of us to paint more, but work under pressure ❤️ you have done a great work. Really enjoyed the video start to end

  • @sippytea8819
    @sippytea8819 2 роки тому +84

    literally I was so in love with the sketchbook that immediately after watching the video I bought myself one
    really motivated me to sit down and draw tbh

  • @lindaschultz7253
    @lindaschultz7253 2 роки тому +36

    There are some of those sketches I'd dearly love to have as posters/paintings. Amazing job as usual! 💖💓❤💗

  • @camilamgs
    @camilamgs 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video. It’s been such a wonderful inspiration for me. I have the same struggles as you to fill a sketchbook… you gave me so many ideas and inspiration… love your videos! ❤️

  • @Meowpookiebear
    @Meowpookiebear Рік тому +7

    This is one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen

  • @Nocolance
    @Nocolance 2 роки тому +33

    Need to complete your book journey and make a "Medieval" type look like the monks did to put on display, and just leave the middle open to a well done up page with gold leaf and Latin written in it. Would make a great display piece I could totally make after you do all the "learning" for me.

  • @ndtcssh
    @ndtcssh 2 роки тому +27

    I need to see Jazza attempt this if he hasn’t already…👀 also, I LOVE your style of landscapes 😭😭🥰

    • @glenjamindle
      @glenjamindle 2 роки тому +1

      He's a great artist, but do people really still watch him?

    • @EmilyWard
      @EmilyWard 2 роки тому +2

      @@glenjamindle I don't know anything about him, but his recent videos are very popular (quite a few over a million views in the last couple months). Is he controversial for some reason?

    • @sivashni9216
      @sivashni9216 2 роки тому

      @@glenjamindle I STILL WATCH HIM HAHAHAHAH . HE IS ONE OF MY FAV UA-camRS CURRENTLY

  • @pilarmonteiro7492
    @pilarmonteiro7492 Рік тому +3

    So glad I found your channel! I feel like I'm going to learn so much and feel so much more motivated to practice drawing and painting! This is one of the BEST art-related videos I've EVER watched, thank you so much

  • @SirRhys13
    @SirRhys13 9 місяців тому +8

    It's just not fair that someone has so much talent in so many mediums, from art to construction and everything in-between. I am so envious of your talent, skill and experience, but so happy that you share them with all of us to enjoy! Keep up the amazing work! I look forward to seeing everything you create!

  • @duzehalo
    @duzehalo 2 роки тому +39

    As much as I love to draw/paint/create, I was never able to do so consistently. Your video made me realise one thing - I can set myself a tight goal and race against time and get so much more practice done this way! I'm starting to gather ideas now, maybe I'll be able to challenge myself this weekend :D

  • @imyourdarkstar1153
    @imyourdarkstar1153 2 роки тому +31

    i surprised my self at recognising the witcher 3 scenes without knowing that thats what they were at first ahah well done on completing it, inspiring me to either pick up my old sketch book or get a new one and have a go at completing it

  • @t3kev
    @t3kev 2 роки тому

    This was very wholesome to watch. I could relate to you feeling such adrenaline when finishing the sketchbook. Congratulations on completing your goal and thank you for making this video. Definitely inspired me. Cheers!

  • @saultoons
    @saultoons Рік тому +6

    This is actually nuts :'D I don't know how you did this, super awesome

  • @doogart
    @doogart 2 роки тому +88

    This video is inspiring. Also just got my copy of this sketchbook and I didn't realize just HOW MASSIVE it is! Now this video is even more impressive!
    I'm on my quest to finish it now

  • @Crucent
    @Crucent 2 роки тому +35

    This is by far the most personally inspirational video you guys have ever made, imo. I also struggle with motivation in art, and drawing feet and hands (HATE both, with the fiery passion of a thousand and ten suns!) but its SO NICE to see someone i admire greatly for her skill in all things crafty, talk about creators' struggle. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, im stealing this and will now go actually paint in my own sketchbook. ^^ But i really wish you'd have your store payment options also in NOK. Nån av oss e faktisk norsk vettu ^^

  • @IchigoTsukii
    @IchigoTsukii Рік тому

    I love these paintings so much I'd love prints of your work one day!

  • @NeeshaNotes
    @NeeshaNotes 5 місяців тому +1

    This is about the 20th time ive come back to this video. its my favourite video on youtube and gives me motivation to grab my art journal as well. keep being awesome!!!!

  • @snowy2619
    @snowy2619 2 роки тому +124

    this was my first time watching you and your art and personality is AWESOME! subbed and liked :D (also was just thinking about getting a new sketchbook so perfect timing :D)

    • @snowy2619
      @snowy2619 2 роки тому +2

      do u guys have any discounts for the sketchbook by any chance?

  • @reintrono
    @reintrono 2 роки тому +43

    As someone who also has a notebook obsession and hasn't filled out a sketchbook yet, I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Now, i am inspired to fill out my many sketchbooks 😂
    Also, I learned bookbinding because of you. I love you, Martinaaa!! And Hansi, too! 😍

  • @trenallia
    @trenallia Рік тому +1

    I've received so much inspiration from your drawings, thank you so much!😍

  • @stephaniemand
    @stephaniemand Рік тому

    Your videos are actually very motivating. I feel like filling up all my sketchbooks now 😌❤️

  • @booyaa86
    @booyaa86 2 роки тому +17

    I have to say. You are such an incredible inspiration to me. I've been following you for years now, when you started posting videos on how to create handmade sketch book tomes, and it got me into book binding, which is now one of my favorite things to create. I have always struggled on completing a sketch book full of drawings, and I keep collecting them and I wasn't sure quite why, but you nailed it on the head. Anyways, you've inspired me to actually finish a sketchbook and that's going to be my goal this coming year. Thanks again for sharing your passion with the world. Your genuine excitement and positivity fills my heart with joy everytime I watch your videos.

  • @whitefangOG
    @whitefangOG Рік тому +2

    I love when she paints landscapes, there amazing. also your paints are super cool and the martials you use in crafts

  • @HotPink829
    @HotPink829 Рік тому

    Wow! Each piece had so much emotion and feeling poured into it! Very moving work!! 😍

  •  2 роки тому +51

    12:49 and 14:23 are my favorite ones! But what I enjoyed the most was watching you draw and paint in such varied styles and palettes :)

  • @RedBizzarro
    @RedBizzarro 2 роки тому +7

    I could never, for the love of everything that's good out there, complete a sketch book. I buy material all the time. I go to the store and my eyes are glued to the art supplies and I have to leave with a piece or two, it's a thing I cannot fight. My mind conjure ideas all the time, but my hands are not skilled enough to follow and It's way too easy to just 'Leave it for Later'. I watched with secret adoration and a great deal of respect as you went through this one and my heart.. well....my simple heart was filled with joy and pride at the happiness radiating from you at the very end. Silly as it is, I was teary eyed as it was ending. I stumbled upon this channel a while back and it's incredible to watch it grow and expand. You have so much in you to put on these pages, it's marvelous really. Never stop challenging yourself like that, it a beautiful work of art in every next step you take.

  • @anikahungerford7185
    @anikahungerford7185 Рік тому

    these drawings are so amazing, you have such a gift, thank you for sharing it with the world.

  • @creativeteacher879
    @creativeteacher879 2 роки тому

    My sketchbook showed up today! It’s so nice! I can’t wait to start filling its pages!! Your paintings are a great source of inspiration!Oh, and please restock on the cutting board! 😁

  • @jennifer0847
    @jennifer0847 2 роки тому +45

    You are incredibly talented. Not to say you haven’t done a lot of pencil miles, you obviously have. I ordered one for myself. You’re inspiring.