I'M BACK! Where I've been, burn out, Portugal trip, etc...!😅Chit chat/Study with me!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:14 Series of unfortunate events
00:12:42 KS fulfilment and burning out
00:20:05 Wholesome Portugal trip montage
00:25:44 Creative rut and dealing with confidence issues
00:38:41 Working on other aspects of my life
00:49:53 MacBook Pro Woes
00:54:52 What’s next for me

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► Materials:
Zebra mildliner

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My Filming Equipment:

- iPhone 8 256 GB

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► Music:

Music is from the Youtube audio library

[ChrisHongArt]

Hey everyone, I'm SO happy to be back!!
I just wanted to say I know the audio isn't great in this video 😅I didn't realize I was speaking so close to the mic at times, hopefully it isn't too painful to listen to!🥺I'll try to figure out a better set up for next time!

[ranasafi]

I can't believe my eyes. I've been on your channel forever waiting especially your last sketchbook tour. I keep rewatching this. it is so inspiring to me. please do another one in case you finished another sketchbook since then.

[meganjaime]

Everyone is allowed to have a vacation/break. No explanation needed really. We are happy you are back!😊😄

[dasiakristi]

I RANNN TO GET HERE... SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK 😭😭😭, You have been missed❤️

[Vyre.e]

You’ve done so much throughout your years- don’t forget your accomplishments big or small you’ve done great and even if you have step backs don’t overthink them, they are just step backs not downfalls, you can always get back up. Your art doesn’t define you, your accomplishments don’t define you. To me you art has inspired me so much and I fell In love with art and sketches through seeing your YouTube channel, your mic seems fine to me I listened to it as if it were a podcast; you are truly amazing even when you don’t feel like it.

[SketchingWithSarah]

I really resonated with this video! I’m only halfway through and I can’t wait to watch the rest. I appreciate you’re transparency and I feel like not enough a artists talk about this stuff. People who don’t create art for a living might have a harder time understanding how hard it can be sometimes. I think it’s important to remember that your experience is yours and how it effects you is also yours. People react to events in different ways and it doesn’t make it any less valid how you deal with it. I also love doing studies to just turn my brain off and focus on something I don’t usually do. Thanks for sharing and welcome back! 💕

[tulullawilliams]

I thinks its great that you take a hiatus creating good quality art will take a long time and we are not robots our energy comes in cycles rather than a constant stream. And as an aspiring artist, I had no problem rewatching videos and seeing what different things i could pick up that I didn't the first time. 😊 I also wanted to know if your art book will ever be available internationally. I am a UK subscriber and I actually wanted your artbook as a birthday gift.

[imawonder]

Wooo you done did it girl, welcome back to the land of YouTube!! Loved seeing the Portugal footage <3

[volfiz]

Im so happy you're back on YouTube!!! This year is tough, i guess, for everyone..
TY so so much for inspiration ☀️☀️☀️

[heartgore]

Your mum is so cute! So good to see you back

[theamateurpoint]

Funny, I was wondering where you were and you were right here in Portugal ahahah I am glad you liked it. Nice forage! 😊 you even came to Cascais 👍

[Hostility]

I speak for everyone when I say "let's you're back"

[chordata]

CHRIS!!!!
Couldn't agree with everyone more, very glad to see you posting again and what a lovely update. Ur so right about the time u spent abroad with ur mom, priceless! Trust your process we are all sending supportive thoughts!

[thewryreport]

OMG WELCOME BACK! I was so worried this day would never come! I've been rewatching your old videos multiple times over the last months - but it's just not the same as experiencing new content! As always, I LOVE you sketch sessions, so I'm really glad that's how you made your 2022 debut. And thanks so much for sharing your story - EVERYTHING you said truly resonated with me. If some can't relate, or think it's superficial, that's OK - that's their experience, and shouldn't take away from your experience (there's no right or wrong way to feel). Anway, so glad you're back and are feeling lifted. Looking forward to your new videos as you continue to blast through your rut!

[Vanuzamars]

good things really do happen to those who wait! We missed you!💓

[anaataideee]

Glad you’re back! I was so surprised that you visited my little hometown, Lamego 💕

[wormholeinteractive]

Your Skillshare course was life changing! Welcome back!!!🎉

[scribzscribbles]

MISSED YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 hope all is well!

[xiluo]

Welcome back！The days without you I can only watch imawonder and Cosmic Spectrum.Even though their channels is also great as yours, but now I can watch you three together.

[JoeChanTV]

Was JUST gonna check why haven’t I see your notification of late… only to realized there were no upload for 8 months 😅 nice to have u back