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  • @magicksecrets
    @magicksecrets 4 місяці тому +154

    Imagine yourself in the future when you get to hold Fran's book in your hands and remembering the journey that lead here! The joy of it will be impeccable 💓

    • @FranMeneses
      @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому +10

      aaaah this makes me feel both so nervous AND excited haha

    • @faeriesmak
      @faeriesmak 4 місяці тому +1

      I cannot wait!

  • @camixvx
    @camixvx 4 місяці тому +46

    “Art takes time!”. Why is it so hard for us to understand that? Loved this video, Fran! 🤍

  • @CharlesHeathcote
    @CharlesHeathcote 4 місяці тому +16

    As a reader of graphic novels, I always enjoy seeing the small details and appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating brilliance.

  • @sisueditions
    @sisueditions 4 місяці тому +10

    Hi Fran! Longtime follower, first time commenter. First off, thank you so much for sharing your work. I love watching these videos and seeing your process - it’s so generous for you to share the behind-the-scenes. Also, you definitely nailed the perspective in the end! It looks so good! A few tips, as someone who teaches drawing (specifically perspective): when you’re working with 2- or 3-point perspective, I’d recommend sketching on a much larger piece of paper so you can actually place the vanishing points. You can then sketch out the edges of the room and place the furniture, and either transfer or trace to your final sheet (or tape your paper to the larger sheet and just draw on top of it). It’s so hard to draw perspective like this without a specific reference, and having those vanishing points helps a lot! I actually have my students draw a project similar to this as a final assignment: draw a room where you include all four walls on a single sheet of paper. It’s a very challenging assignment and they all hate me until they see the final product. Anyhoo, hope that’s helpful and not too mansplain-y. Can’t wait to see the final book!

    • @FranMeneses
      @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому +2

      omg thank you so much for thiiiis!!!!

  • @EMILYYC773
    @EMILYYC773 4 місяці тому +1

    Supporting Fran on Patreon is so worth it!! Her podcast Truly feels like chatting with a friend and I listen to both English and Spanish. Also the photo dumps are so fun and inspiring to romanticize your own life. Fran thanks for all you do!! Your art in all forms helps this depressed being see the beauty in my own life

  • @aggiek7342
    @aggiek7342 2 місяці тому

    I've followed you for a long time now and gosh i never get tired of watching your videos and seeing the creative process behind your projects. Thank you so much for sharing it all 💖

  • @halloweenbabystudios1748
    @halloweenbabystudios1748 4 місяці тому +1

    I am salivating over all these details!! 🤤 Thank you for sharing your journey, Fran ❤ I would literally wear a shirt..with just your illustration of the desk 😊..and the wiggly sock 🥹🥹🥹

  • @zattart
    @zattart 4 місяці тому

    These are the videos I missed and why I followed you all those years ago. Just you, drawing and talking about your process is my favorite.

  • @inMuro
    @inMuro 4 місяці тому +3

    i remember when i discovered photomerge
    it was a big day

  • @FolkLucille
    @FolkLucille 2 місяці тому

    The page turned out so good ! All those crispy details..... Congrats !

  • @marinam.3656
    @marinam.3656 4 місяці тому +1

    Love you, Fran ❤😭 don’t you ever stop making these videos!

  • @sw___
    @sw___ 3 місяці тому

    Just wanted to say that I have met so many artist over the years but very few of them are so skilled like Fran at traducing situations or even abstract concepts in such masterful way. The focus on the details is so rich that it makes the images flow naturally and is so moving! That's how pure art is supposed to make we feel

  • @yasminyaps
    @yasminyaps 3 місяці тому

    I really appreciate spending so much time on your graphic novel with you

  • @LittleCanovas
    @LittleCanovas 4 місяці тому

    Hi Fran! Loved the Stolen Moments reference at the beginning :) best of luck with your work, been admiring it for so long

  • @casitaenllamas
    @casitaenllamas 4 місяці тому

    The "fresh eyes" feeling is UGH. So relatable.

  • @ameliah.9169
    @ameliah.9169 3 місяці тому

    Eres una persona que admiro mucho desde hace tiempo, un gran ejemplo y referente de lo que me gustaría ser... Y mostrar tu día tal cual, sin "romántisar" la vida profesional, mostrando los miedos y que no siempre todo sale como lo pensabas... Eso me hace "normalizar" mis días malos. Que es valido tener miedo y no siempre tendrás las respuestas o conocimientos para resolverlo y está bien... Te mando un fuerte abrazo Frann

  • @yolandathin1502
    @yolandathin1502 4 місяці тому +1

    Fran tus vídeos me dan aire, un respiro, empuje, mucha fuerza y seguir adelante!

  • @lemon8283
    @lemon8283 4 місяці тому

    Me and my friends have recently come together to start a silly little comic to pursue our passions in art and storytelling and (tbh) to just spend time together when so often we just don’t hv the time or energy, so it’s so fun and motivating to see someone else working on their own graphic story. Anyway, have a lovely day folks!

  • @fefismile
    @fefismile 4 місяці тому

    I love this type of pages in graphic novels/mangas 💕 All the details tell you so much about the characters and finding little references or easter eggs is really fun! Thanks for sharing this process Fran. Siento que esto tengo que decirlo en español jj tus videos me hacen bien

  • @green7023
    @green7023 4 місяці тому

    Hi Fran! I love the inking part of your videos, I'd easily watch 30 min of you just inking hehe, i find it very relaxing and satisfying at the same time (even tho is not your fav part) i enjoy watching it. Hope you're enjoying the good weather as well❤ Where i live we're going through multiple heat waves but the ac is my savior 😅

  • @lugrandessi
    @lugrandessi 4 місяці тому

    I love your vlogs, Fran ❤

  • @biabri7471
    @biabri7471 4 місяці тому

    Love that you show this process!!! I am in the midst of painting out my own book,, so i do understand where you are coming from. Basically we do live inside our books for a while:) I do feel your pain, struggeling with your pages. Just keep on going! Good Luck!

  • @sicamejia1367
    @sicamejia1367 4 місяці тому

    Fraaaan muchísimas gracias por tus videos, tus consejos, y por enseñarnos el proceso de tu novela, y por supuesto por tus ilustraciones y tu buena vibra.

  • @victoriavvc
    @victoriavvc 3 місяці тому

    I can't relate to this more. I have this big 11x14 painting in gouache planned and I only got as far as the sketch 90% done because even though my perspective is good, there's this part of it that suddenly gets more difficult and I got so discouraged because I thought I planned the drawing out enough.

  • @helloIlki
    @helloIlki 4 місяці тому

    thanks for the insights, fran! and the photoshop tip! I was already thinking about a new scanner, but thanks to the photoshop tool I don't need one after all, thank you very much!

  • @anapaulamachucagutierrez7406
    @anapaulamachucagutierrez7406 4 місяці тому

    Fran, qué bueno que descubriste photomerge, me siento identificada con todo este nuevo video, gracias por inspirarnos.

  • @nathalimaritan9727
    @nathalimaritan9727 4 місяці тому

    Fran tus videos son muy relajantes y me encantan! Abrazos desde Uruguay!

  • @divinera_
    @divinera_ 4 місяці тому

    Wow that photomerge

  • @waterbitten
    @waterbitten 4 місяці тому +1

    Your hair! 😍 that purple is just popping.

    • @FranMeneses
      @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому

      for a second I read purple is pooping haha thanks for the compliment!

  • @xazularticox
    @xazularticox 4 місяці тому

    Descubrí tu canal y me estoy jalando tus videos. Estoy ansiosa por ver el resultado de tu novela, me encantaría ver un video hablando de todos los materiales que usaste para toooodo el proceso, estoy fascinada y me inspiras mucho, un abrazo

  • @FranMeneses
    @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому +4

    clockwise or counter clockwise

    • @unamonique
      @unamonique 4 місяці тому

      JAJAJAJ me odio siempre que me sucede eso y nunca puedo hacerlo bien a la primera

  • @hannahb9999
    @hannahb9999 4 місяці тому

    In case you’re interested, a book I’ve found useful is “Space Drawing Perspective” by Dongho Kim! It’s super clear and simple plus the drawings are so much fun to look at

  • @Vira1107
    @Vira1107 4 місяці тому

    Hi,Fran.Following you for a while time. Just want to say I love your work ! Best wishes from Taiwan❤

  • @mora8827
    @mora8827 4 місяці тому

    te amo fraaaaan!

  • @jelenabrezovec712
    @jelenabrezovec712 4 місяці тому

    This looks great! ❤️ Love watching your videos, very inspiring and calming... Greetings from a fellow illustrator from Croatia! 😊

  • @mari_mf
    @mari_mf 4 місяці тому

    Fran esa página se ve increible!

  • @elliebelee
    @elliebelee 4 місяці тому

    That goddammit 90 clockwise!

  • @ParksArtworks
    @ParksArtworks 3 місяці тому

    I’ve been working on the same painting, the first in an idea, I think for, five years now. Keep trying to document stuff too, there’s other stuff that gets finished. It’s slow, I’m slow, slow is fine, I’m fine. I just picture that little dog in a fire but instead sitting surrounded by unfinished art work, lol.

  • @Brujadel89
    @Brujadel89 3 місяці тому

    Fran! Eres una chingona! A total badass! Love all the way from Los Angeles

  • @carmenchavez9803
    @carmenchavez9803 4 місяці тому

    Your funny Fran 😂the details made it extra 👏🏽

  • @julie_uk_
    @julie_uk_ 4 місяці тому

    Fran, I just had an amazing idea: what if your graphic novel(s) were made into an animation or real life movie/screenplay? 🎉🎉🎉

  • @KuropinHasan
    @KuropinHasan 4 місяці тому

    holis!! wow! lo de la función del photochop para unir los archivos es tremendaaaaaaaa! suponia que existia un programa para hacer eso, pero no sabia que el photochop lo tenia, genial!
    por otro lado me encanta como están quedando las hojas, me encanta que compartas el proceso con nosotres en chutu

  • @inkonclus
    @inkonclus 2 місяці тому

    qué ganas de ver todo este trabajo ya en físico! va a estar disponible en Argentina? tkm

  • @oh.journals
    @oh.journals 4 місяці тому +1

    loved it so much

  • @linsaraillustration
    @linsaraillustration 4 місяці тому

    Oh the struggle😅, so relatable.. love the video❤

  • @isabelledionne8396
    @isabelledionne8396 4 місяці тому

    To help you check if the perspective works, you can turn the paper upside down. It forces you to see differently

  • @BoraM89
    @BoraM89 4 місяці тому

    "I can't drink more caffeine now so I'm only going to drink water the rest of the afternoon." Wow, that is a real adult. I am legit almost as impressed by that as I am the work...

  • @gooseduckart
    @gooseduckart 4 місяці тому

    quedo bella la pagina!!!

  • @provolonemacarena
    @provolonemacarena 4 місяці тому

    GRAN dato el de photomerge, ya mismo estoy por probarlo 💟 me encantan tus videos Fran! me inspiras un montón, saludos desde Argentina (:

  • @gyi1235
    @gyi1235 4 місяці тому

    amazing,like your sharing

  • @summercharmes
    @summercharmes 4 місяці тому

    Next time, can you stand somewhere elevated like top library floor or bookstore to take a photo of perspective from a real life experience?

  • @Patricia_Paters
    @Patricia_Paters 4 місяці тому

    Jajajajaj que identificada me siento... 😂 Una pregunta Fran, ¿Entintas en el atril reclinado?

  • @__ink__
    @__ink__ 4 місяці тому

    @FranMeneses and Co. hi again. More 3D free to use or paid programs options to help build a perspective base for your illustrations: Blender, 3D SMax, Sketchup etc…

  • @__ink__
    @__ink__ 4 місяці тому

    Hi @FranMeneses and Co. Crazy idea but Garry’s Mod is a free to play game in which you can build your own scene and use props and characters in 3d with silly gravitational effects as well. But why not use it to make a quick model to use for perspective illustration? For analog use: print and use it on a light-table to use as a base…

  • @vannesareal39
    @vannesareal39 4 місяці тому

    Hola
    .alguien sabe cómo se llama la regla que usa Fran al principio y durante el vídeo..? 👀

  • @martinorona
    @martinorona 4 місяці тому

    16:21 JAJAJA a todos nos pasa lo mismo

  • @pauloz6564
    @pauloz6564 4 місяці тому

    🥰

  • @Artofparul
    @Artofparul 4 місяці тому

    Which inking pen was it?

  • @catklu
    @catklu 4 місяці тому

    ☺👏🙂

  • @juditzengovari306
    @juditzengovari306 3 місяці тому

    Hi Fren! I really love your insights about illustration; always inspired by your thoughtful words on art! 💓 About adding small details, I totally agree these make everything closer to the readers, it can make them feel more like they are in the story! (Even though I'm not a picture book illustrator, I'm pretty much interested in this stuff!) I just saw a video on this topic, revealing small details in the movie Call Me by Your Name and tought you might like it. It's not about illustration, but I think it's really fascinating how much it means in storytelling by adding these tiny details and how people do that on different fields.
    ua-cam.com/video/05nYXXeiNpo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MarcusTran
    Thank you for making these videos! 💓💓💓💓

  • @faeriesmak
    @faeriesmak 4 місяці тому +125

    I just want to put this out there but Fran’s patreon is well worth the investment. If you have been thinking about supporting her there totally do it.

    • @FranMeneses
      @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому +11

      thank youuuu : .. )

    • @faeriesmak
      @faeriesmak 4 місяці тому +9

      @@FranMeneses Your podcast newsletter brings much value to my life. Thank YOU so much!

    • @melissalai8173
      @melissalai8173 4 місяці тому

      same same :’)

    • @saracas93
      @saracas93 4 місяці тому

      I agree ❤

    • @elizabethlillystudio
      @elizabethlillystudio 4 місяці тому +2

      it really is so good! i’ve been subscribed for i think 6 years? and never thought of unsubscribing because fran is such a delight and her podcast newsletter is amazing 💖💖 thank you fran!!

  • @EvanMattice
    @EvanMattice 4 місяці тому +13

    When you rotated the image the wrong direction and said "god dammit this always happens to me" I felt that TO MY CORE

  • @itsmyaisabelle
    @itsmyaisabelle 4 місяці тому +5

    why don't you do it in 3d and play around with the camera to force the perspective? Then print out a few options to do sketches over top.

  • @lettylettebowskie
    @lettylettebowskie 4 місяці тому +16

    A graphic novel can never have too many details! It is just like exploring a new world everytime you read it!

  • @beckie10
    @beckie10 4 місяці тому +5

    Given that you’re an artist, you’ve probably heard of this, but on the off chance that you haven’t, I just wanted to tell you about a special pencil that doesn’t show up on scans. I pulled mine out and it just says “Non photo blue pencil”. I don’t know if it would help, but you could always try drawing perspective lines with that and drawing your illustrations over the top (not having to worry about erasing the blue ones). I’m guessing you already know about this but wanted to share just in case🙂

    • @mika.mirjana
      @mika.mirjana 4 місяці тому +1

      I didn't know about that! Thanks a lot for sharing! ❤

    • @beckie10
      @beckie10 4 місяці тому +1

      @@mika.mirjana No problem! You’re so welcome!😀

  • @marcelamoro6040
    @marcelamoro6040 4 місяці тому +10

    geez this sound track rules, love your jazz taste

    • @FranMeneses
      @FranMeneses  4 місяці тому +2

      hahaha thank you Marcelaaaa! I get all my tracks from Epidemic Sound

    • @piluix
      @piluix 4 місяці тому

      @@FranMeneses me ha sonado pq es la "banda sonora" de un canal de entrevistas sobre gente del cine/teatro en España, se llama "La Script" en YT ;)

  • @itsjustamy1876
    @itsjustamy1876 4 місяці тому +3

    i love when you talk about books! I am subscribing to your patreon :)

  • @waterbitten
    @waterbitten 4 місяці тому +3

    Im not an artist, but as a consumer i will say, i absolutely love the details. I have a pinterest board full of these types of drawers with lots of tiny details.

  • @queenofpents3442
    @queenofpents3442 4 місяці тому +3

    Art really does take time. I've let myself just exist with my project. I'm working on a webcomic and writing the script and its taken years but it has no timeline. Its been really fulfilling letting the story take its own organic shape without me constantly telling it what to do.
    I also loved how you drew the background and didn't freak out over perspective lines being perfect. That page has so much personality and character to it! I can't wait to buy it when its finished!

  • @kooksmcgee3038
    @kooksmcgee3038 4 місяці тому +2

    Just wanted to say your purple hair is looking absolutely amazing! 💖

  • @MartaTaylor
    @MartaTaylor 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m really bad at perspectives and try to avoid them at all cost 😅😂 love watching your vlog! Really inspiring 😊

  • @hereshelen
    @hereshelen 4 місяці тому +1

    Loving the Graphic Novel content! Super cool to see the process, and those details.. worth it! Looking so good 👏👏

  • @ghostie7790
    @ghostie7790 4 місяці тому +1

    Hiiii fellow artist here! If you're able to take a break from the novel, do that and take some classes in perspective. Once you understand it, you will not be as stressed about it anymore. Try taking classes from the online animation schools. My favorites have been Brainstorm school, Concept Design Academy and Project City.
    I used to be in animation storyboarding and those schools helped me get over my perspective hump too! I still struggle but not as hard!

  • @Arilizet
    @Arilizet 4 місяці тому +1

    Siempre es un gusto verte dibujar Fran❤, gracias por hacernos parte, no puedo esperar para ver tu novela terminada ✨

  • @BarbaraBoholm
    @BarbaraBoholm 4 місяці тому +1

    Fran first i love your purple hair and seeing you work in your studio,we are all cheering you on!!!💖💞🙏🫂Sending you warm hugs☕🫖🍵🥧🕯📓🖋I love my bookshelves and my books and i so look forward to having a physical copy of your graphic novel in the future,aaaah lovely!!!

  • @AnaBela1990
    @AnaBela1990 4 місяці тому +1

    16:20 😂i feel you
    really enjoyed the making of this page and voiceover reflections
    you’re doing great!

  • @Kiara.step-daughter
    @Kiara.step-daughter 4 місяці тому

    you’re beautiful, Fran 💓

  • @fotoHORYZONT
    @fotoHORYZONT 12 днів тому

    You did great job Fran :) Love your drawing style. Greets from Poland :)

  • @feliciacantu
    @feliciacantu 4 місяці тому +1

    This is exactly why i do my perspective sketches on procreate now with drawing assist perspective on I don't have the patience LOL.

  • @karolsartoasis4815
    @karolsartoasis4815 4 місяці тому

    The illustration looks awesome.❤

  • @NoreMdinaR
    @NoreMdinaR 3 місяці тому

    Adoro tu cabello morado ❤❤❤❤ te ves espectacular y tu trabajo genial 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @miriamcalvogallego619
    @miriamcalvogallego619 4 місяці тому +1

    Me encantó el proceso Fran 😍 siempre que te veo me dan ganas de dibujar

  • @olivergadoury1498
    @olivergadoury1498 Місяць тому

    Hey Fran! It's so cool to have a peak behind the curtain and see your creative process - thanks for sharing :) Do you have any resources/books that you would recommend for someone who is trying to improve in storytelling and find their voice?

  • @VioletGreen-v5s
    @VioletGreen-v5s 3 місяці тому

    The tip with photoshop is gold, how the hell I didn't knot that to this point?? I'm scanning my watercolors for like 4 years, and including uni for like 10 yearsor more? ..omg 🙈🤦‍♀🤦‍♀ I'll try right away, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @varenvaldes3447
    @varenvaldes3447 4 місяці тому

    Te mando un abrazo con mucho cariño que logres todo lo propuesto eres mi inspiración y sobretodo cuídate mucho❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Lukz243
    @Lukz243 4 місяці тому +1

    Can relate to the struggle. Perspective feels like I did a very hard math calc in my head, which makes my brain go blank for hours without a rest.

  • @eugeniopoch4355
    @eugeniopoch4355 4 місяці тому

    You can walk along New York to get inspired, and in the way we can admire the city in springtime....best wishes.....

  • @MiloChikawale
    @MiloChikawale 4 місяці тому

    Quedó increíble la página 😊

  • @johspringer
    @johspringer 4 місяці тому

    Hej Fran. I just love all this content of you working on your graphic novel. I’m sitting at one myself and this is such a nice company 🧡
    I completely understand your struggle with perspective. Maybe it would help, if you set up the camera ankle and scene digitally first with a CAD-program, like SketchUp, to build the perspective, use this as an underlying and then move on to pen and paper.
    Again looking forward to all the process. xxx

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm loving seeing all your drawings 🥰

  • @gwendoleeeen
    @gwendoleeeen 3 місяці тому

    Fran it's so good to see u again! :-)
    Don't worry about us, we love to see you growing and love to see how you go with graphic novel. It always makes my day to see you sketching and inking for your novel, it inspires me to keep doing my job as an illustrator, I hope one day I become as good as you ♡♡♡
    Xoxo from Mexico :*

  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar6442 4 місяці тому

    Perspective is not hard. I recommend a good book to you: Perspective from basic to creative by Robert W. Gill. I got the book when i was study architecture at university. I hope it helps you to understand. 😊

  • @mimip5207
    @mimip5207 4 місяці тому

    Hi Fran, it is such a delightful experience to see how the graphic novel is coming along! Thank you for taking us with you on the journey :) i cant wait to be able to look at in a few months and see the progress!
    p.s. kind of unrelated but im happy to see how the auto-merge function in PS is a time saver! i will be starting a PhD project soon on automating biological research. My motivation is exactly what the auto-merge function does for you: saving time on technical stuff so that you can focus on creating art!! (or in my case: discovering fun new biological things :) )

  •  4 місяці тому

    Madre mía me acabas de regalar horas de vida con ese truco de photoshop!!!

  • @solsierra3449
    @solsierra3449 3 місяці тому

    Hola Fran! De verdad lees todos los comentarios? Entonces cómprate un tablero con correderas para reglas por favorrrrr! Te va a ahorrar toneladas de tiempo! Los ubicas? Los usaba en la facultad en la materia de dibujo. Tendrás una regla abajo del todo, y sube y baja por unas correderas de soga, y sobre esta regla apoyas tu hoja de papel y la pegas para alinear todo, y apoyas las escuadras y las mueves der-izq, entonces haces líneas perpendiculares sin pensar, y con las escuadras de 30 y 45 grados te ayuda tremendamente con las perspectivas 🤓 Bueno, lo pienso cada vez que te veo con esa regla pequeña 🙃 Incluso podrías montar este tablero sobre tu atril de mesa actual. Bueno, suficiente; ojalá te sirva! Éxitos con este proyecto, te sigo hace años y se que tu puedes!! Saludos desde Argentina ❤

  • @Vestele8
    @Vestele8 4 місяці тому

    Hey, maybe you should try using 3d assets to help you out with perspective, just for sketch? Clip studio has awesome backgrounds for comic purposes : )

  • @douglaslarue4264
    @douglaslarue4264 4 місяці тому

    Just a perspective on the scanning issue. Most of the current scanners regardless of bed size and price have very disappointing resolution, you are better off just using your camera and photographing the images to create the digital file. The quality is better, and your workflow will speed up. I don't even use the scanners that I have for Business documents. Just Snap and load.
    I am a new viewer. This was the first program of yours that I have seen. I will check out some more.

  • @memebernasconi
    @memebernasconi 3 місяці тому

    Venía entretenida con el video en general y con lo del photomerge me quedé :O . Vine buscando oro y encontré más oro todavía. Gracias Fran!!

  • @majesea
    @majesea 4 місяці тому

    Does your patron podcast include access to anything else?

  • @melissalai8173
    @melissalai8173 4 місяці тому +1

    omg facing resistance when ur doing something challenging or that u don’t want to already 😩 so real and so good to see the process!
    Lately I saw something that said when you’re feeling resistance, try nodding your head yes to give your body the cue that you *can* do something, and it’s been helping me a lot :)