Tested in 2024: Mel's Favorite Things!

Mel shares their favorite sketching tools and reference books, materials used in projects they worked on this year, and a new synthesizer!

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Music by Jinglepunks

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[fifty]

15:40 this quote deserves to be memorialized! "Just keep working at it, cuz the worst that can happen is it lights on fire... And even then, that's at least entertaining, to an extent?"

[AdamT]

I can feel the chaotic ADHD energy in Mel and I'm here for it. It's probably a fair bit of nerves mixed in.

More Mel either way

[jimmyryan]

"what's the worst that can happen? It catches on fire" I want that on a t-shirt.

[winterlighthome]

I really, really, really look forward to Mel's favorite things videos. I resonate strongly with their taste and always end up adding 2 or 3 (or more!) of their recommendations to my wishlists. Mel is the best of chaos and enthusiasm.

[xuthnet]

I definitely want to see more of Mel and their work in the future.

[bert]

I am just like Mel. I start to talk fast and fall into tangents whenever I talk to family or friends about my passions. More videos with Mel, please Tested!

[Stiivun]

I’ve had that Loomis and the Stonehouse books in my cart for the longest time, I’m treating myself. Thanks Mel!

[ernestvenn]

Mol I really like your presentation on your favourite things. Would be interested in seeing more of what you do.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[DRRCreations]

Mel's energy and enthusiasm is infectious! It makes her super attractive! 🤘

[canufathom]

Can we get a chant going? Ok, I'll start. MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL, MORE MEL!

[Poisonjam]

Holy crap! I had no idea Mel was so good at drawing. She’s amazing!!

[RovingJack]

Mel gives artist alley at a convention energy, one of the best energies to be gifted by creative persons.

[gabpintov]

Mel is such a force of nature and everything she shares with is always so cool!!!

[PocketUnv]

Wholeheartedly agree with the Elektron-love, it's a wonderful workflow.

[Daphoid]

That notebook is awesome. I love deep shades of blue, and pages that don't bleed through pages. Also high contrast (white on black - dark mode) is my jam. I can't draw much at all but do want to doodle. Putting that on my list! Thanks!

[_Geist]

this whole video makes my heart sing. Mel is relatable af, thanks for sharing all this cool stuff!! beautiful art!!

[linamishima]

Huge love for Mel! As much as I love Adam, it’s seeing the rest of the team that makes me really smile ❤

[FlameForgedSoul]

- No judgement here. That Chiffon paper: C'est Magnifique.
- The book recs are also on point. We will note for those on a budget all of Mr. Loomis' work is available free (as in Public Domain/Beer free) online in PDF format. We'd recommend 'Fun With a Pencil' for those _just_ working up the courage to have a go.

[Noeland]

Digging the gel pen art. Love that mask. NICE WORK MEL!!