30 Ways Playlist ua-cam.com/video/Gk9AGARBXRc/v-deo.html · References · www.semiskimmedmin.com/30-ways-references · Tools Used · All of these product links are affiliate links, that means affiliate links. If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you :) Otherwise, you can just google for the item by name. Thanks for your support! SKETCHBOOKS and PAPER + Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbook (US) amzn.to/21Awxik (UK) amzn.to/1T6wnKH + Strathmore Mixed Media Art Journal A5 (US) amzn.to/1QULeqM (UK) amzn.to/1H2PZW5 (cover ua-cam.com/video/mBS294NLuJ8/v-deo.html ) + Strathmore Black Mixed Media Paper (UK) amzn.to/36HBcED (US) amzn.to/2CpKw26 PAINT + Holbein Gouache (UK) goo.gl/D2ckbL (US) amzn.to/2CiblmF + Holbein Acryla Gouache Mixing Colours (UK) amzn.to/2sZ6qaf (US) amzn.to/2ClUXFV + Small Watercolour Palette (UK) amzn.to/2S5R9MC (US) amzn.to/2DXVoqs (with Daniel Smith watercolours goo.gl/t1ZzJc) + Arteza Gouache (Europe) tiny.cc/9xl45y (US)tiny.cc/b3l45y BRUSHES + Jackson’s Round Brush Set www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-studio-synthetic-brush-set-set-of-4 + Princeton (Neptune) Watercolour Brushes in 8 and 2 bit.ly/2B3gZLf + MozArt Angled Flat + Pan Art Flat (12) PENS AND PENCILS + Derwent Graphik Liners (UK) amzn.to/2KopzX6 (US) amzn.to/2Im20xx + Derwent Colorsoft Pencils (UK) amzn.to/2m8LUhM (US) amzn.to/2FbSYlC + Pitt Artist Pens 8 Assorted (UK) amzn.to/2jcX7NJ (US) amzn.to/2iMXxHB + Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen (UK) amzn.to/2g0fDZ2 (US) amzn.to/2gYcLsR + Prismacolor ColErase Pencil (UK) amzn.to/2h5w0nf (US) amzn.to/2gTg9pd + Zig Clean Color Brush Pen SET(UK) amzn.to/2qUD9vU (US) amzn.to/2rhEtbG + Bic Cristal Fine Biro - (UK) amzn.to/2qvSoKs (US) amzn.to/2qvMR6N + Mechanical Pencil (UK) amzn.to/2DlVGGO (US) amzn.to/2OHTknr + Polycromos Pencil- Black (UK) amzn.to/2V973aq (US) amzn.to/2BIXZCe STICKERS + ByBun www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bybun + PlanningWithKay www.etsy.com/shop/planningwithkayshop + Prynt Photo Printer www.prynt.co/ OTHER + Spray Bottle [ goo.gl/q8jrQc ] Let me know if I'm missing anything and I'll add it.
Could you share the penmanship book you printed out? I've been wanting to improve my scribbly handwriting lately (partly because I want to write you a letter and I'd like for it to be legible!)
@@Adi-tt5ox Ooh I'd love to receive a letter from you! The book is called Lessons in Ornamental Penmanship by C.P Zaner. I think you can find the pdf through google. I'd also recommend checking out iampeth.com for tons of different books on penmanship- there are so many lovely styles! Hope this helps :)
lol ikr....I haven’t left my house for like three months or whatever bc of quarantine but then I broke my leg so I haven’t properly been able to get outside let alone get to my driveway 😂
I literally have 6 beautiful leather sketchbooks lying around. All blank. 😂 why is it that I get these gorgeous, embellished sketch books, that I never use, but then I always go to town on all my cheap trashy ones?!
Dear Minnie, I'm sure you'll get many comments like this but I thought I'd take the time to tell you how much your videos mean to me. You inspire me in the sense that I feel as if I, too, can create beautiful art if I just try. And sometimes this proves to be true. Your channel is a wonderful resource for inspiration, challenges, and of course company. Your voice is soothing and your cinematography and editing simply stunning. Please, keep on doing this youtube thing for as long as possible. I will be heartbroken if you ever decide to stop. Love from Greece
Duuuudee, you’re an absolute madlad for trying to get all these sketchbooks done before the year ends!!! But if anyone could do it, it’d be you. This video alone shows how disciplined and hardworking you are it’s absolutely amazing and inspirational. You doing all this work definitely inspires me to finish my one sketchbook this year. 💜💜💜
I have a prompt you can try: Try drawing a word (ex: state, country, province) and draw everything about that word. Mine was Texas so I drew a hummingbird, bluebonnets and the city of Houston
Y'all could try to draw a song. Either you could illustrate the feeling of it by giving it a szenery or you could draw some of the lyrics. It's a really good exercise for creativity and random things that you would not draw anyway.
You probably hear this all the time, but watching your videos help me become inspired again. Your videos relax me and your prompts help me put my pencil to paper. Thank you!
Ahh I finally got around to watching this and what an incredible surprise to see my stickers!!!! It fills my heart with joy to see them in your sketchbook
You inspired me well over a year ago to tackle drawing buildings. I endeavoured to understand perspective and parallel lines in that time and found myself surprised by the intuition to take over. Scenes that I'd had in my head for years were finally viable on paper for me via bad photocopies of far away places. Architecture had finally became simplified boxes with flourishes. I am making this comment because after watching this miniature documentary, I find myself amazed and emboldened in the same way as before. Your music choice and filmography style make your videos serene, but this one stands out because of the editing and with so much material, your judicious presentation made it a joy to witness. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability in this challenge and documenting it so completely. You truly are an outstanding content creator for the art community.
Oh no, I was about to go to bed and foolishly thought this would relax me.. now I’m just itching to draw 🙈💕 Edit: Okay that ending sequence was just so beautiful and calming... I’m okay now.
Okay, I'm going to try to make this quick. You're literally such a talented queen. You deserve so much love and attention. This is my first time seeing a video of yours, but I already love you. Your realistic portraits are stunning and just so awesome! I have no talent, but you inspire me in a way that makes me WANT to pick up a pencil and let my hand just glide across paper. I feel a strike of confidence to continue on in art. Moments after watching this video, I started drawing a random picture with pastels. To be honest, my art turned out much better when I cared and I was confident in myself rather than drawing to try and impress other people. When I say that I mean I drew how I felt was right, but sometimes I get false confidence and I start drawing something far too complex to try and impress others of great talent. At this point, I've written too much. I hope to see much more of you in the future. Xox, Ele
This was crazy. I loved seeing the aftermath on Sunday for some reason. Also, seeing you then tidy it up was very satisfying. This whole thing is starting to feel like a more intense challenge than inktober!
I love that you're able to (successfully) work in a number of different styles. It's a real asset for an artist imo, as it encourages real creativity. Nicely done, Minnie! 👍
Man, you work so hard... I hope your life is filled with good people, good food, good times and everything you need because you deserve it. Thank you for the videos.
You probably know this already, but I recently learned from Teoh Yi Chie that you can coat the paper in sizing to make it hold water better. I haven't tried it, but his demonstration was impressive.
I love the reference you chose for the last landscape painting. It's the Mt. Pinatubo volcano crater near the town where I once lived in Zambales province, Philippines
This is my first video with you. I’m so happy you showed the difficult moments and your feelings. I’ve had a long 7 years of having PTSD that took my emotions and love of life away and now I’m trying to get my passion for art back that I’ve always had deep down. And it’s really hard when everyone looks so perfect. To hear someone as advanced as you sometimes feels the way I do really pushes me. Thank you ❤️
You are the most unique person. I mostly don't like long videos but somehow always finish watching yours. I adore how you try different styles and materials. And I also love that you show us how you prepare and clean your space. You are huge inspiration
When you were painting in the last segment, I was so drawn in to the sky as you were painting it I actually got scared and had to look away. I felt like I was moving in closer and closer. ????????? Hhmmmm.
That is actually a form of mindfulness/meditation. You look intently at something eg. a flower until everything else disappears, you zoom in and it gets larger and that is all there is. The flower. Its only happened to me once or twice as I tend to fall asleep - I think that I must be hypnotising myself! I wake myself up with a snore. No need to be scared - its an ok thing. Sorry that I can't remember the term for it.
This is so amazing. I’ve recently just watched your 30 ways series over (and over) again with a similar thought - to challenge myself to just draw, paint, create. My problem is knowing where to start, probably because I don’t know where I want to go with my art. I have to say, Minnie, I love listening to the voice overs of your videos; they really take the listener along on your internal monologue of self doubt which evolves into self-expectancy and even, dare I say it, seeing you be with pride at achieving something wonderful in the end. You’re an inspiration. Thank you so much for letting us share this journey with you x
Hi Minnie! Just wanted to stop by and say that this is the first art video I ever took the time to watch on UA-cam and it has become my favorite! I think I've contributed to at least 50 views. I've been a self-taught artist for a couple years now but never thought to branch out through my sketchbook. Since watching this, I've gone through each of the prompts! My favorite piece of advice from you was when you said to flip to a random page in the sketchbook instead of filling the pages one after the other. I've found that I feel freer and less constrained by the book. Thank you for making these videos and for inspiring artists everywhere
My God, you are so talented and professional! You were born to do what you do, to evolve and travel trough life with your art. It’s amazing how your love and commitment for what you endear to do translates to everyone. I’m not an artist but appreciate and love your style. I feel a bit stuck professionally at present being a stay at home mum, but your videos inspire me to try, to start making an effort with those small projects that we all have in mind but never get around to. Your voice is so relaxing and your energy is extremely positive but down to earth, real and familiar. Lots of blessings!
Love your honesty. You're an amazing artist and it's nice for others to know you go through struggles and thoughts as well. Also, I love the idea of the loose drawings and cut out finding a home. Thank you for inspiration
there is something so simple and cathartic about your videos. the creativity and good vibes are contagious! thanks for giving us a peek into your process, the messy, the doubts, the triumphs and joy of making art. 🌻🌻🌻
your work ethic is so inspiring! It takes a strong artist to look a big to-do list dead in the eye and push past initial self-doubt and pure fatigue to accomplish one's goals. kudos!
Min, I don't think I can express to you how influential you've been in my artistic journey. Your style, constant reaching for new aspects, and open speaking about the actual work involved has kept me going so much. You've changed the rules for my art, and I'm better for it.
Everything you create is a masterpiece. Mark my words, Minnie Small will be a person the generations look back on. And your sketchbooks will be treasured by anyone who is lucky enough to find one tucked away in an attic.
This is absolutely beautiful. I wish you know how much these videos mean to me, they motivate me, put me on track with myself. The videography style is wonderful! I can truly see how much you're just yourself and it gives off an amazing feeling to the channel. So much love and appreciation, Minnie
This video is somehow older but I still want to say that this is absolutely beautiful and very honest. The landscapes are out of this world. Thank you so much for being inspirational.
Ahh I absolutely adore this video. I was so looking forward to it when you mentioned it before and it did not disappoint. I'm so grateful you pushed through (I know how freaking hard that is) because the end result is a very cool video but also those weren't even my sketchbooks and I was so satisfied seeing so many filled pages. Thank you for sharing so much with us!
I’m really thankful for this video. It reminds me that sketchbooks aren’t supposed to be perfect. That you can make mistakes, try new things, start again, and practice. I tend to be very perfectionistic so I easily lose motivation once something doesn’t quite work out or didn’t turn out how I wanted it to look like. So thank u so so much for giving me motivation and making me have fun while drawing again 💙
I'm in awe of the quality and quantity of your work for this challenge. Fantastic job! Those landscapes are stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs. It's so relatable and comforting to know that even an artist of your caliber deals with these issues.
I'm procrastinating studying for an art history exam by watching this video but i just needed to say how Inspired this made me feel! I can't wait to get this exam over with, and start filling my old sketchbooks! Your dedication and patience while working on a big project like this very motivating! THANK YOU!
The best part of this video was watching the the end. It was extremely inspiring to see how different prompts led you to new found motivation and unexpected results.
it's so refreshing coming back and watching this video again a few months later... it was super helpful the first time, and still so helpful a second time. and so relaxing to watch. :)
I absolutely LOVE your vids. As an artist, hearing fellow artists talk freely about what moves them, how, and why is so refreshing and inspirational. Your channel is such a pleasure.
This is so so helpful and inspiring. I'm really grateful that you took the time to not only do this, but to share your process, your highs and lows, with such honesty. It was a real gift that I needed today. Thank you.
You just draw everything so beautifully, I am seriously in awe. That last painting you made looks a lot like Mt. Pinatubo and as much as I’m inspired to draw/paint from this video, this seriously makes me want to go out again and live life to the fullest!
Funny that you felt this way this week. I just picked up the first sketchbook I started in 1999 and decided that this was the year I would finish it. I didn’t jump into a 48 page week commitment like you but I would love to just complete one this year. Good luck on your journey and can’t wait to see more of what you do.
Thank you for posting this! I am a self employed person who happens to enjoy writing and painting. I have huge boxes of daily journal filled up with mostly writings. At least 20,000 pages full of my thoughts. I was tiring of writing so much and started to get more involved in my longing to paint My problem is that I have every art supply known to mankind, yet I am always waiting to paint my masterpiece. As a result, I maybe finish only one painting a month. I either frame and hang it, auction it off at a local art gallery that supports the amateur art community, or give many paintings away as gifts. That's kind of fine I suppose, but by nature, I'm a producer. I would rather finish 200 midline quality paintings than to spend days meticulously working on one piece. It's a constant battle to be true to myself trying to be a prolific artist, and an artist who is happier because I don't stress while creating my works. I did buy some really nice sketchbooks a week ago, where you have about 150 pages per book. Times two sketch books equals 300 pages of paintings per pad. Two books purchased equals 600 pages of paintings. Since they came to my doorstep, I've sketched and painted three pages only. Each could be removed and framed. Here I am trying to get away from the perfectionist side of myself by journal sketching and painting. All I've really done is switch from painting on canvas, wood, and watercolor paper, to painting in an 8" X 11" sketch book. So far, it's taking me hours to finish one small painting. As I hinted to, I have to admit I'm addicted to purchasing art supplies at least twice weekly. The bottom line is from watching your video, I know I can get into the swing of creating art en masse If I can get through a week where I paint no fewer than two pages a day, I know I can do it. I know I'll be happier as a person. Again, thank you for giving me the kick in the ass (aka; motivation) I needed! All the Best to All Good People; and More Importantly - All Good, or Bad, but Happy Sketchers, Creators, and Painters! Campaigner
Been really struggling to fall back in love with drawing im doing my art gcse and was stuck in a slump of it feeling like a chore and this video really inspired and help me so thank you ! Your art is beautiful ❤❤❤
I hope to see more because I can relate to the struggle, plus it's very calming to me. There is something so enthralling about this video and your experience I can’t wait for the next video.
This was so much fun to watch and also the clock is a great addition to the frame so we can know how long you took on a drawing, it was really interesting to follow! :)
I just wanted to say I appreciate that you put a clock next to your sketches. It helps put into perspective how much time something took. I think speedpaints have skewed my idea of how long art takes and it's nice to see the process
As I'm interested in art I enrolled in interior design university in Egypt that's where I'm from and I love you so much 💙and because of you I love art more and because we study in college more technical stuff and not artistic as much as I wanted to I find myself always coming to your UA-cam channel to get inspiration even though I know I don't have the time right now because of the finals but it just so relaxing to watch you painting and experiencing and the fact that you're not afraid of not fitting in the new art style or messiing the pages . that's why why I look up to you because often times I want to try new art style but I know for example I suck at portrait yet you you painted and drew 100 portraits and all them very good and that what motivates me to paint or draw a sketch or learn and no art style all because of you thank you so much for being the best role model ever in the world. Greetings from Egypt 💖🇪🇬love you so much
I don't draw but want to eventually and your videos really help me focus and think that I can eventually. They are great while I am writing and such. Keep up the great content!
This video is amazing from the content to the editing. Super inspiring watching you tackle challenges you impose on yourself, seeing you make mistakes, and then watching you work around them and keep going. Incredible!
i just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to draw more...i lost my passion a bit in these last two years bc i had school going on and i still enjoyed it but it wasnt as fulfilling as it used to be and not the first thing on my mind and part of your video made me realize that its because i only know how to draw people and i need to practice more and that i need to get back to put in work again but to also discover again how much fun it actually is!
This video is so powerful. I feel that i've been having artist block (as in creating art for my own enjoyment) for the past few years whilst finishing my undergraduate degree and it's so interesting how taking that time out and spending time with the materials really helps you to find your way back to it.
I really admire you. It really inspires me to be more consistent. This was such a beautiful video and I'm looking forward to whatever it is that you make next.
I know you said you don't like it, but I really like your first portrait as well. And I could see how you got more and more creative as the week went on. The face at 19:38 is my favorite! This must have been super hard. Mad respect to you for finishing what you set out to do! Good luck to you with the remaining blank pages!
wow just got this on my reccommended and I am blown away by your skills across different types of art forms. I wish I could draw and paint so beautifully😢
dude perfect time for me to watch this. with love, thank you. this inspires me and motivates me. the way you learn about yourself through this process is something that i want to do as well, and you have cultivated a perfect way for yourself and for others to be inspired by to do so. it’s so easy to forget why we begin making art in the first place. this was a beautiful video and i can’t wait to watch more of your videos. also your voice is so soothing! thank you thank you.
You're so talented! Like how? i love your content so much. Your calm demeanor and advice make me feel like I can do everything in art. You're my inspiration.
This video showed up on my recommended page about 6 hours ago. I have seriously been watching your videos for 6 hours and I already don't know how my life was before seeing you express your creativity. Thank you for choosing this. Thank you for inspiring me.
Omg. I know you are mega talented but my god this was just a wonderful treat from start to finish. This is such a good series, who doesn’t have half filled sketchbooks amongst us. Can’t wait to see more.
I'm quite emotional after this video, I'm so moved and inspired. This really gives you the open book of being an artist, I'm accepting the challenge!! We should all accept the challenge and share on the internet what we came up with
I LOVE blind contour drawings. Great way to break out of art block. I am trying to finish off this TINY (but thick) pocket sketchbook I've had for about two years now. There's only 3 pages that aren't complete yet but they're themed so that's why it's been taking so long.... I'm hoping I can Finally get it done by the end of the week.
Dear Minnie The impact for me is your sincerity coupled with creativity outpouring in all you do. I love your elegance your voice your truthfulness your artful camera angles your humour. i watch everything with awe admiration and a tad of aching envy. I myself am a beginner in art..love watercolour..am aiming to learn to draw and paint to a level I would call lower basement whilst you are in the attic. happy to be inspired by you and want to thank you. love Tessa xxx
This is inspirational! I am still learning to draw and I am in awe at how much control you have over so many art styles and mediums. You art is so incredible. I want to reach your level of skill. Hopefully one day!
I love seeing that you have a definite unique style that has been present since the beginning, but you have also progressed so much! I have been watching since early days and I can really see how great of an artist you have become. I would love to see a comparison video of the two challenges. Also some of these are so amazing I wish they would be available in your shop. Again, I don’t know if you see how much of an inspiration you are, but for me, you truly are part those women that inspire me everyday!!!
Minne you are truly inspirational not only in your amazinly detailed works but the way you are handling this type of work and helping others like me with productivity. It is my main issue and I find myself almost hating art and just feeling so run down. You managed to pull me out of this rut and show me that at the end of the day were still artists and it doesn't matter how much or little we draw but that we have been able to create. So thank you! :)
Man, what an incredible amount of art made! This video made me a weird amount of nostalgic because I recognized some of the work in the yellow sketchbook. I must have just found your videos when you were working in it. And that truly seems like a lifetime ago. Enjoy your day break and being a “normal” person. Great video, an insane amount of cool work. Hope this challenge will continue to get you back into making art for enjoyment on the regular.
Your voice is soo soothing and your art is inspiring. Love that you set yourself a challenge. I had a pen in my hand by the 3rd minute drawing sketches on an old notebook.. And I haven't drawn anything in years
Drawing is such a constant mind battle with self confidence doubts vs just going with the flow, i noticed you struggle as well. It's awesome you did it, no matter how it turns out or anything else. :)
30 Ways Playlist ua-cam.com/video/Gk9AGARBXRc/v-deo.html
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· Tools Used ·
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SKETCHBOOKS and PAPER
+ Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbook (US) amzn.to/21Awxik (UK) amzn.to/1T6wnKH
+ Strathmore Mixed Media Art Journal A5 (US) amzn.to/1QULeqM (UK) amzn.to/1H2PZW5 (cover ua-cam.com/video/mBS294NLuJ8/v-deo.html )
+ Strathmore Black Mixed Media Paper (UK) amzn.to/36HBcED (US) amzn.to/2CpKw26
PAINT
+ Holbein Gouache (UK) goo.gl/D2ckbL (US) amzn.to/2CiblmF
+ Holbein Acryla Gouache Mixing Colours (UK) amzn.to/2sZ6qaf (US) amzn.to/2ClUXFV
+ Small Watercolour Palette (UK) amzn.to/2S5R9MC (US) amzn.to/2DXVoqs (with Daniel Smith watercolours goo.gl/t1ZzJc)
+ Arteza Gouache (Europe) tiny.cc/9xl45y (US)tiny.cc/b3l45y
BRUSHES
+ Jackson’s Round Brush Set www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-studio-synthetic-brush-set-set-of-4
+ Princeton (Neptune) Watercolour Brushes in 8 and 2 bit.ly/2B3gZLf
+ MozArt Angled Flat
+ Pan Art Flat (12)
PENS AND PENCILS
+ Derwent Graphik Liners (UK) amzn.to/2KopzX6 (US) amzn.to/2Im20xx
+ Derwent Colorsoft Pencils (UK) amzn.to/2m8LUhM (US) amzn.to/2FbSYlC
+ Pitt Artist Pens 8 Assorted (UK) amzn.to/2jcX7NJ (US) amzn.to/2iMXxHB
+ Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen (UK) amzn.to/2g0fDZ2 (US) amzn.to/2gYcLsR
+ Prismacolor ColErase Pencil (UK) amzn.to/2h5w0nf (US) amzn.to/2gTg9pd
+ Zig Clean Color Brush Pen SET(UK) amzn.to/2qUD9vU (US) amzn.to/2rhEtbG
+ Bic Cristal Fine Biro - (UK) amzn.to/2qvSoKs (US) amzn.to/2qvMR6N
+ Mechanical Pencil (UK) amzn.to/2DlVGGO (US) amzn.to/2OHTknr
+ Polycromos Pencil- Black (UK) amzn.to/2V973aq (US) amzn.to/2BIXZCe
STICKERS
+ ByBun www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bybun
+ PlanningWithKay www.etsy.com/shop/planningwithkayshop
+ Prynt Photo Printer www.prynt.co/
OTHER
+ Spray Bottle [ goo.gl/q8jrQc ]
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where's the croquis cafe link?
@@FeerSer In the 'references' section
Could you share the penmanship book you printed out? I've been wanting to improve my scribbly handwriting lately (partly because I want to write you a letter and I'd like for it to be legible!)
@@Adi-tt5ox Ooh I'd love to receive a letter from you! The book is called Lessons in Ornamental Penmanship by C.P Zaner. I think you can find the pdf through google. I'd also recommend checking out iampeth.com for tons of different books on penmanship- there are so many lovely styles! Hope this helps :)
hey I was wondering which liner you used around 8:50 for the house cuz I can't find it :(
first i thought you have 222 unfinnished sketchbooks lmao.
I'm glad I wasn't the only 1😂😂
me too I swear I was like "WHAT?!.. oh pages."
i know it made me 😧
@me
Me too, hehe
''Haven't left my house in a week which is scary'' * 2020 laughing *
I'm stuck home for two months now 🙂
was thinking the exact thing 😂
You made my day
@@raniazarouali2042 2 months and a half for me now
lol ikr....I haven’t left my house for like three months or whatever bc of quarantine but then I broke my leg so I haven’t properly been able to get outside let alone get to my driveway 😂
The sketchbook I owned: barely filled
Me at a bookstore: *_aH yes_*_ new sketchbook Buy I must_
Literally why I never fill them ✋😭
Lol...U exposed people like me😭🤣🤣
I literally have 6 beautiful leather sketchbooks lying around. All blank. 😂 why is it that I get these gorgeous, embellished sketch books, that I never use, but then I always go to town on all my cheap trashy ones?!
@@carolinebell4603 probably because you’re afraid of messing up the expensive ones 😂
The angles in this.... the editing... just that alone is artistic, they’re like a mini home made movie!
I can't believe you're good at all styles of drawing, and you can literally draw anything, like how.
impressive!
Dear Minnie, I'm sure you'll get many comments like this but I thought I'd take the time to tell you how much your videos mean to me. You inspire me in the sense that I feel as if I, too, can create beautiful art if I just try. And sometimes this proves to be true. Your channel is a wonderful resource for inspiration, challenges, and of course company. Your voice is soothing and your cinematography and editing simply stunning. Please, keep on doing this youtube thing for as long as possible. I will be heartbroken if you ever decide to stop. Love from Greece
This means so much to me, thank you :)
GIRLLL SHE GOT YOUR COMMENT. woah.
Γεια σου Ελλάδα!!!
True
I agree. What she said!
Duuuudee, you’re an absolute madlad for trying to get all these sketchbooks done before the year ends!!! But if anyone could do it, it’d be you. This video alone shows how disciplined and hardworking you are it’s absolutely amazing and inspirational. You doing all this work definitely inspires me to finish my one sketchbook this year. 💜💜💜
I have a prompt you can try:
Try drawing a word (ex: state, country, province) and draw everything about that word. Mine was Texas so I drew a hummingbird, bluebonnets and the city of Houston
Rebecca Frady I love that! Thanks for the idea. Definitely want to do that for my hometown.
that is a lovely idea, thank you
Wow, i love this idea!
Hmm this would fill up a few pages for me if I did that for every place I've lived since I've been raised in a few different states and cities
That gave me so many ideas😲😩 thank you❤️
I love watching you tackle the challenges you set out for yourself, your discipline is humbling.
Y'all could try to draw a song. Either you could illustrate the feeling of it by giving it a szenery or you could draw some of the lyrics. It's a really good exercise for creativity and random things that you would not draw anyway.
idk if my mind can think deep enough where i know exactly how i feel about a song. i’ve tried 😅
i literally did this for my art sba in form 5, it really is a great idea
Oh wow that's a good idea! Thank you, you've helped me overcome artists block😃😀
This is what I've been thinking about doing too
Thanks for the wonderful idea!!! I was looking for something like disss😇
You probably hear this all the time, but watching your videos help me become inspired again. Your videos relax me and your prompts help me put my pencil to paper. Thank you!
That's lovely, thank you :)
Ahh I finally got around to watching this and what an incredible surprise to see my stickers!!!! It fills my heart with joy to see them in your sketchbook
Hi there, I just posted my first sketchbook tour and would love it if you checked it out!
so many of the pages had me going "WOW" and "WOOAAH". you're such a champ and a true inspiration!!
Thank you so much for this inspiring video! 💖
01:57 Portrait studies
04:47 Sketchdump
06:30 Life-drawing
07:51 Blind-contour
08:26 Drawing buildings
09:32 Fan-art
10:52 Practicing lettering
11:24 Tattoo Design
13:29 Making mistakes
14:19 Landscape practice
14:36 Detailed portrait painting
15:24 Drawing animals
15:48 Facial expressions
15:59 Illustrating words
16:23 Master study
16:50 Painting a scene
16:57 Black paper
17:00 Silhouette challenge
17:06 Character design
17:08 Patterns
17:14 Insects
17:18 Journal
17:19 Objects
17:20 Comic
17:21 Surreal
17:22 Graffiti
17:23 Invented creature
17:24 Mixed media
Thanks!
I love how you talk about how you feel when you're not really feeling like it.That is more inspiring than anything.
You inspired me well over a year ago to tackle drawing buildings. I endeavoured to understand perspective and parallel lines in that time and found myself surprised by the intuition to take over. Scenes that I'd had in my head for years were finally viable on paper for me via bad photocopies of far away places. Architecture had finally became simplified boxes with flourishes.
I am making this comment because after watching this miniature documentary, I find myself amazed and emboldened in the same way as before. Your music choice and filmography style make your videos serene, but this one stands out because of the editing and with so much material, your judicious presentation made it a joy to witness.
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability in this challenge and documenting it so completely. You truly are an outstanding content creator for the art community.
Oh no, I was about to go to bed and foolishly thought this would relax me.. now I’m just itching to draw 🙈💕
Edit: Okay that ending sequence was just so beautiful and calming... I’m okay now.
No one is mentioning this but I really want to express how comfortable I am to hear your voice and tone. It's like some kind of ASMR.
Okay, I'm going to try to make this quick.
You're literally such a talented queen. You deserve so much love and attention. This is my first time seeing a video of yours, but I already love you. Your realistic portraits are stunning and just so awesome! I have no talent, but you inspire me in a way that makes me WANT to pick up a pencil and let my hand just glide across paper. I feel a strike of confidence to continue on in art. Moments after watching this video, I started drawing a random picture with pastels. To be honest, my art turned out much better when I cared and I was confident in myself rather than drawing to try and impress other people. When I say that I mean I drew how I felt was right, but sometimes I get false confidence and I start drawing something far too complex to try and impress others of great talent. At this point, I've written too much. I hope to see much more of you in the future.
Xox, Ele
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wow this is somewhat nostalgic, i remember watching those videos when they came out
This was crazy. I loved seeing the aftermath on Sunday for some reason. Also, seeing you then tidy it up was very satisfying. This whole thing is starting to feel like a more intense challenge than inktober!
It's definitely more intense lol! What am I doing?!?
Same here!! I loved the whole video but this bit was soooo good!
I love that you're able to (successfully) work in a number of different styles. It's a real asset for an artist imo, as it encourages real creativity. Nicely done, Minnie! 👍
You snapped on that detailed painted portrait! Yes, girl!!
Man, you work so hard... I hope your life is filled with good people, good food, good times and everything you need because you deserve it. Thank you for the videos.
You probably know this already, but I recently learned from Teoh Yi Chie that you can coat the paper in sizing to make it hold water better. I haven't tried it, but his demonstration was impressive.
Ooh I'll have to try this in the future! Thanks :)
Daniel Smith makes watercolor ground that makes things friendlier for watery stuff
I love the reference you chose for the last landscape painting. It's the Mt. Pinatubo volcano crater near the town where I once lived in Zambales province, Philippines
This is my first video with you. I’m so happy you showed the difficult moments and your feelings. I’ve had a long 7 years of having PTSD that took my emotions and love of life away and now I’m trying to get my passion for art back that I’ve always had deep down. And it’s really hard when everyone looks so perfect. To hear someone as advanced as you sometimes feels the way I do really pushes me. Thank you ❤️
I really like your editing style, it’s engaging and gives the art footage a sort of emotional arc
You are the most unique person. I mostly don't like long videos but somehow always finish watching yours. I adore how you try different styles and materials. And I also love that you show us how you prepare and clean your space. You are huge inspiration
Wow some of the sketches/paintings were devastatingly beautiful. This was making me feel nostalgic about the original series :')
When you were painting in the last segment, I was so drawn in to the sky as you were painting it I actually got scared and had to look away. I felt like I was moving in closer and closer. ????????? Hhmmmm.
That is actually a form of mindfulness/meditation. You look intently at something eg. a flower until everything else disappears, you zoom in and it gets larger and that is all there is. The flower. Its only happened to me once or twice as I tend to fall asleep - I think that I must be hypnotising myself! I wake myself up with a snore. No need to be scared - its an ok thing. Sorry that I can't remember the term for it.
Mandy G a trance?
That was so calming and beautiful to watch 😭😭 rlly worth the 24 mins even tho I'm watching this at 1:30 in the morning
This is so amazing. I’ve recently just watched your 30 ways series over (and over) again with a similar thought - to challenge myself to just draw, paint, create. My problem is knowing where to start, probably because I don’t know where I want to go with my art. I have to say, Minnie, I love listening to the voice overs of your videos; they really take the listener along on your internal monologue of self doubt which evolves into self-expectancy and even, dare I say it, seeing you be with pride at achieving something wonderful in the end. You’re an inspiration. Thank you so much for letting us share this journey with you x
Hi Minnie! Just wanted to stop by and say that this is the first art video I ever took the time to watch on UA-cam and it has become my favorite! I think I've contributed to at least 50 views. I've been a self-taught artist for a couple years now but never thought to branch out through my sketchbook. Since watching this, I've gone through each of the prompts! My favorite piece of advice from you was when you said to flip to a random page in the sketchbook instead of filling the pages one after the other. I've found that I feel freer and less constrained by the book. Thank you for making these videos and for inspiring artists everywhere
My God, you are so talented and professional! You were born to do what you do, to evolve and travel trough life with your art. It’s amazing how your love and commitment for what you endear to do translates to everyone. I’m not an artist but appreciate and love your style. I feel a bit stuck professionally at present being a stay at home mum, but your videos inspire me to try, to start making an effort with those small projects that we all have in mind but never get around to. Your voice is so relaxing and your energy is extremely positive but down to earth, real and familiar. Lots of blessings!
Love your honesty. You're an amazing artist and it's nice for others to know you go through struggles and thoughts as well. Also, I love the idea of the loose drawings and cut out finding a home. Thank you for inspiration
there is something so simple and cathartic about your videos. the creativity and good vibes are contagious! thanks for giving us a peek into your process, the messy, the doubts, the triumphs and joy of making art. 🌻🌻🌻
I love it when you do crazy things like this. Your an inspiration.
your work ethic is so inspiring! It takes a strong artist to look a big to-do list dead in the eye and push past initial self-doubt and pure fatigue to accomplish one's goals. kudos!
Min, I don't think I can express to you how influential you've been in my artistic journey. Your style, constant reaching for new aspects, and open speaking about the actual work involved has kept me going so much. You've changed the rules for my art, and I'm better for it.
Everything you create is a masterpiece. Mark my words, Minnie Small will be a person the generations look back on. And your sketchbooks will be treasured by anyone who is lucky enough to find one tucked away in an attic.
Wow thank you :)
This is absolutely beautiful. I wish you know how much these videos mean to me, they motivate me, put me on track with myself. The videography style is wonderful! I can truly see how much you're just yourself and it gives off an amazing feeling to the channel. So much love and appreciation, Minnie
I just wanna say, I absolutely love your choice of music for every video! it's so calm and relaxing and seeing you draw along it inspires me so much!
This video is somehow older but I still want to say that this is absolutely beautiful and very honest. The landscapes are out of this world. Thank you so much for being inspirational.
Ahh I absolutely adore this video. I was so looking forward to it when you mentioned it before and it did not disappoint. I'm so grateful you pushed through (I know how freaking hard that is) because the end result is a very cool video but also those weren't even my sketchbooks and I was so satisfied seeing so many filled pages. Thank you for sharing so much with us!
I’m really thankful for this video.
It reminds me that sketchbooks aren’t supposed to be perfect. That you can make mistakes, try new things, start again, and practice. I tend to be very perfectionistic so I easily lose motivation once something doesn’t quite work out or didn’t turn out how I wanted it to look like. So thank u so so much for giving me motivation and making me have fun while drawing again 💙
I love the surreal portrait. Its so colorful and fun. This definitely makes me want to attempt filling my sketchbooks within a specific time frame.
I'm in awe of the quality and quantity of your work for this challenge. Fantastic job! Those landscapes are stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs. It's so relatable and comforting to know that even an artist of your caliber deals with these issues.
I'm addicted to your videos. They're informative, relaxing, beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
I'm procrastinating studying for an art history exam by watching this video but i just needed to say how Inspired this made me feel! I can't wait to get this exam over with, and start filling my old sketchbooks! Your dedication and patience while working on a big project like this very motivating! THANK YOU!
The best part of this video was watching the the end. It was extremely inspiring to see how different prompts led you to new found motivation and unexpected results.
it's so refreshing coming back and watching this video again a few months later... it was super helpful the first time, and still so helpful a second time. and so relaxing to watch. :)
I absolutely LOVE your vids. As an artist, hearing fellow artists talk freely about what moves them, how, and why is so refreshing and inspirational. Your channel is such a pleasure.
This is so so helpful and inspiring.
I'm really grateful that you took the time to not only do this, but to share your process, your highs and lows, with such honesty.
It was a real gift that I needed today.
Thank you.
WOW. Well done not only on the beautiful pieces of art you made but also pushing through the self doubt. You are incredible!
So amazing to watch you grind for your art! I can see the love you have for it. You are such a lovely person!
You just draw everything so beautifully, I am seriously in awe. That last painting you made looks a lot like Mt. Pinatubo and as much as I’m inspired to draw/paint from this video, this seriously makes me want to go out again and live life to the fullest!
Funny that you felt this way this week. I just picked up the first sketchbook I started in 1999 and decided that this was the year I would finish it. I didn’t jump into a 48 page week commitment like you but I would love to just complete one this year. Good luck on your journey and can’t wait to see more of what you do.
Thank you for posting this! I am a self employed person who happens to enjoy writing and painting. I have huge boxes of daily journal filled up with mostly writings. At least 20,000 pages full of my thoughts. I was tiring of writing so much and started to get more involved in my longing to paint My problem is that I have every art supply known to mankind, yet I am always waiting to paint my masterpiece. As a result, I maybe finish only one painting a month. I either frame and hang it, auction it off at a local art gallery that supports the amateur art community, or give many paintings away as gifts. That's kind of fine I suppose, but by nature, I'm a producer. I would rather finish 200 midline quality paintings than to spend days meticulously working on one piece. It's a constant battle to be true to myself trying to be a prolific artist, and an artist who is happier because I don't stress while creating my works. I did buy some really nice sketchbooks a week ago, where you have about 150 pages per book. Times two sketch books equals 300 pages of paintings per pad. Two books purchased equals 600 pages of paintings. Since they came to my doorstep, I've sketched and painted three pages only. Each could be removed and framed. Here I am trying to get away from the perfectionist side of myself by journal sketching and painting. All I've really done is switch from painting on canvas, wood, and watercolor paper, to painting in an 8" X 11" sketch book. So far, it's taking me hours to finish one small painting. As I hinted to, I have to admit I'm addicted to purchasing art supplies at least twice weekly. The bottom line is from watching your video, I know I can get into the swing of creating art en masse If I can get through a week where I paint no fewer than two pages a day, I know I can do it. I know I'll be happier as a person. Again, thank you for giving me the kick in the ass (aka; motivation) I needed! All the Best to All Good People; and More Importantly - All Good, or Bad, but Happy Sketchers, Creators, and Painters! Campaigner
Been really struggling to fall back in love with drawing im doing my art gcse and was stuck in a slump of it feeling like a chore and this video really inspired and help me so thank you ! Your art is beautiful ❤❤❤
Great video, thank you for making it (and not giving up half-way 😊).
Watching you drawign pages on your sketchbook always inspire me to do more art! You have such a nice and versatile style ♥
I hope to see more because I can relate to the struggle, plus it's very calming to me. There is something so enthralling about this video and your experience I can’t wait for the next video.
This was so much fun to watch and also the clock is a great addition to the frame so we can know how long you took on a drawing, it was really interesting to follow! :)
I love your old 30 Ways, and I've always wanted to see you do it again! So exciting. :D
You are actually one of my favourite artists ever.
Watching you draw and paint is so calming😭 Love from Syria!
I just wanted to say I appreciate that you put a clock next to your sketches. It helps put into perspective how much time something took. I think speedpaints have skewed my idea of how long art takes and it's nice to see the process
As I'm interested in art I enrolled in interior design university in Egypt that's where I'm from and I love you so much 💙and because of you I love art more and because we study in college more technical stuff and not artistic as much as I wanted to I find myself always coming to your UA-cam channel to get inspiration even though I know I don't have the time right now because of the finals but it just so relaxing to watch you painting and experiencing and the fact that you're not afraid of not fitting in the new art style or messiing the pages . that's why why I look up to you because often times I want to try new art style but I know for example I suck at portrait yet you you painted and drew 100 portraits and all them very good and that what motivates me to paint or draw a sketch or learn and no art style all because of you thank you so much for being the best role model ever in the world. Greetings from Egypt 💖🇪🇬love you so much
the variety of things you did on those journals is mindblowing
I don't draw but want to eventually and your videos really help me focus and think that I can eventually. They are great while I am writing and such. Keep up the great content!
Every single drawing or painting you did was so awesome. Few of them were master pieces. You are truly amazing. Loved this video.
This video is amazing from the content to the editing. Super inspiring watching you tackle challenges you impose on yourself, seeing you make mistakes, and then watching you work around them and keep going. Incredible!
Ahhhh!!! MojoJojo!!!! 😍😍😍
And that last landscape was absolutely stunning and the music with it was so hypnotic.
i just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to draw more...i lost my passion a bit in these last two years bc i had school going on and i still enjoyed it but it wasnt as fulfilling as it used to be and not the first thing on my mind and part of your video made me realize that its because i only know how to draw people and i need to practice more and that i need to get back to put in work again but to also discover again how much fun it actually is!
This video is so powerful. I feel that i've been having artist block (as in creating art for my own enjoyment) for the past few years whilst finishing my undergraduate degree and it's so interesting how taking that time out and spending time with the materials really helps you to find your way back to it.
I really admire you. It really inspires me to be more consistent. This was such a beautiful video and I'm looking forward to whatever it is that you make next.
I know you said you don't like it, but I really like your first portrait as well. And I could see how you got more and more creative as the week went on. The face at 19:38 is my favorite!
This must have been super hard. Mad respect to you for finishing what you set out to do! Good luck to you with the remaining blank pages!
Thank you :)
wow just got this on my reccommended and I am blown away by your skills across different types of art forms. I wish I could draw and paint so beautifully😢
there isn't a single thing you create that i don't thoroughly enjoy and love
dude perfect time for me to watch this. with love, thank you. this inspires me and motivates me. the way you learn about yourself through this process is something that i want to do as well, and you have cultivated a perfect way for yourself and for others to be inspired by to do so. it’s so easy to forget why we begin making art in the first place. this was a beautiful video and i can’t wait to watch more of your videos. also your voice is so soothing! thank you thank you.
You're so talented! Like how? i love your content so much. Your calm demeanor and advice make me feel like I can do everything in art. You're my inspiration.
Sorry, I had to pause. We are definitely wearing the same nail polish at the moment. Continuing on!
OOh love it! I feel like part of a secret club ;)
This video showed up on my recommended page about 6 hours ago. I have seriously been watching your videos for 6 hours and I already don't know how my life was before seeing you express your creativity. Thank you for choosing this. Thank you for inspiring me.
Omg. I know you are mega talented but my god this was just a wonderful treat from start to finish. This is such a good series, who doesn’t have half filled sketchbooks amongst us. Can’t wait to see more.
Looove your vlogs! Thanks for the extra effort you always put into them! It's seen and appreciated x
I'm quite emotional after this video, I'm so moved and inspired. This really gives you the open book of being an artist, I'm accepting the challenge!! We should all accept the challenge and share on the internet what we came up with
I LOVE blind contour drawings. Great way to break out of art block.
I am trying to finish off this TINY (but thick) pocket sketchbook I've had for about two years now.
There's only 3 pages that aren't complete yet but they're themed so that's why it's been taking so long.... I'm hoping I can Finally get it done by the end of the week.
Good luck!
Dear Minnie
The impact for me is your sincerity coupled with creativity outpouring in all you do. I love your elegance your voice your truthfulness your artful camera angles your humour. i watch everything with awe admiration and a tad of aching envy. I myself am a beginner in art..love watercolour..am aiming to learn to draw and paint to a level I would call lower basement whilst you are in the attic. happy to be inspired by you and want to thank you.
love Tessa xxx
honestly for the last two years your channel has been on of the most useful places when trying to get motivate myself to create
This is inspirational! I am still learning to draw and I am in awe at how much control you have over so many art styles and mediums. You art is so incredible. I want to reach your level of skill. Hopefully one day!
I liked how this video was very genuine. It was like a video representation of studio process. Thankyou for the inspiration
I love seeing that you have a definite unique style that has been present since the beginning, but you have also progressed so much! I have been watching since early days and I can really see how great of an artist you have become. I would love to see a comparison video of the two challenges. Also some of these are so amazing I wish they would be available in your shop. Again, I don’t know if you see how much of an inspiration you are, but for me, you truly are part those women that inspire me everyday!!!
That's so kind of you Nina, thank you :) I can't express how much comments like this mean to me :)
Minne you are truly inspirational not only in your amazinly detailed works but the way you are handling this type of work and helping others like me with productivity. It is my main issue and I find myself almost hating art and just feeling so run down. You managed to pull me out of this rut and show me that at the end of the day were still artists and it doesn't matter how much or little we draw but that we have been able to create. So thank you! :)
Your videos always inspire and motivate me to draw or create something. Your are one of the biggest reasons i decided to draw again 4 years ago :)
Man, what an incredible amount of art made! This video made me a weird amount of nostalgic because I recognized some of the work in the yellow sketchbook. I must have just found your videos when you were working in it. And that truly seems like a lifetime ago. Enjoy your day break and being a “normal” person. Great video, an insane amount of cool work. Hope this challenge will continue to get you back into making art for enjoyment on the regular.
Your voice is soo soothing and your art is inspiring. Love that you set yourself a challenge. I had a pen in my hand by the 3rd minute drawing sketches on an old notebook.. And I haven't drawn anything in years
Your voice is so soothing I could listen to you talk for years
Drawing is such a constant mind battle with self confidence doubts vs just going with the flow, i noticed you struggle as well. It's awesome you did it, no matter how it turns out or anything else. :)
holy cow i thought your video was an ad at first hahah! you and everything about your video is gorgeous! i love it