Artist Q&A // my hot takes on the creative practice + cozy gouache painting

It's time for another artist Q&A! In today's video I'll be answering all your questions from creative to business to personal to art supplies! We're getting spicy with some HOT TOPICS like creative burnout, imposter syndrome, and my thoughts on AI. So grab a snack and let's chat!
0:00 Intro
0:23 Creative Questions
29:02 Business Questions
42:41 Random/Personal Questions
47:35 Art Supply Questions
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[@elizathepainter8604]

All my favorite colors in one painting :) always so much fun watching your decision making process. Enjoyed the cozy Q&A as well!

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!💛

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

I hate the feel of canvas as well. I watched a video where an artist showed how he smooths out his canvases by using gesso, water and sandpaper. I plan on trying it!!!

[@allisonaletha]

Gesso and some sanding DEFINITELY make it more bearable, but I still can’t seem to enjoy it. 😅 But I hope it works well for you!!

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

@@allisonaletha oh I wanted to tell you! You got me so Intrigued about those Nicker Poster paints that I got a set from Amazon. But I wanted to see what other shades they had and I found this place in the U.S that sells them individually for $5.35 a pot. ( It's called John Neal Books). I'm so impressed! I went for some individuals on top of the set because there were a few colors that I wanted to try so bad ( Blue Gray, Compose blue, Sap Green and Coral). So if you were looking for a place to try some more colors ...I highly recommend it :)

[@bridgette5383]

I loved this! Im new to the world of painting and would love to study the artists you mentioned but I have a hard time hearing them on my end. Could you share their names through text one more time please? ☺️ thank you

[@ChantelleArts]

what a fascinating Q&A, I love this 😊😊

[@allisonaletha]

Ahhh thank you so, so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@StorytellerofEventide]

I love your cozy videos. Thanks!

[@allisonaletha]

Oh thank you so, so much!! 💛

[@TheEverydayElf]

This might be my favorite illustration of yours ever!❤

[@allisonaletha]

Oh my goodness that makes me so happy!! Thank you!! 🥰

[@georgek5737]

It's really beautiful, I agree

[@lynnephelps2370]

Thanks so much for sharing, but what is the dry fluffy brush you are using for blending? I don't wear makeup but it looks like some kind of cosmetic brush? I'm fascinated by this technique! Wonderful video! I have watched your lighting video several times, it's so easy to understand.

[@allisonaletha]

Yep, that one’s an old makeup brush!! It’s SO helpful for blending!! 💛

[@LaurenNicoleGlenn]

I enjoyed this one! And omgggg I also cannot stand canvas. It’s such an annoying texture 😩 wood and title are my fave to paint on!

[@allisonaletha]

Ughhhh canvas just feels gross 🤣🤣

[@anabindiu429]

Hiii! Do you offer any sketching classes? Really love your art and would love to learn :)

[@allisonaletha]

Hi there! Thank you so much!! At the moment I don't have any sketching classes, but I do have a video on my channel about my sketching process! I think the title is "how I'm learning to sketch (again)" 💛