I am back! Well at least sort of :D I'm excited to make higher quality videos even if they are not as regular as they've been for the past 2.5 years. What do you think of this new change?
I had to pause at like the 9 minute mark, because, I'm ecstatic! I love your work, I'm really happy you're going to be focusing on projects and the uplifting process of sharing how art takes time and work and sometimes lots of chocolate (is that just me?). I think it will be great to see the process you take to completing each new project, and I'm happy aswell for us to get more info about a project! Anyway, we're here for it! Ok, I calmed down and finished the video. Still not very calm, but that's ok! In 2020 I'm working on launching a pattern line. I make apparel patterns, and my own clothes, so I wanted to find a way to share them with everyone. It's also a good way to improve my own skills because now every pattern has to be made about 10 times, and the directions have to be clear enough for people who haven't been sewing for almost decade (which is it's own skill). I'm not an illustrator though, and that is a major struggle with presentation, so I'm working towards a lot of smaller goals like photography and running an instagram (a personal bane). It is fun to see how many thing keep getting in the way of the patternmaking itself, I have two patterns ready, and they can go nowhere till I finish the rest of the stuff people need to make a pattern.
I sooo excited for more vlogs! I'm sure that all of these decisions you've made will make you happier in the long run and more excited to make art and to live life to the fullest. I'm so happy for you!!!
Hey dina, I couldn't be happier about this decision! I always wondered why you were pushing yourself to make those other videos when you where obviously the most excited for your books. I'm so excited to see everything around your future projects😀
Omg it's funny someone actually saw that in the videos I posted in 2019 haha! I guess I was too scared to change TH-cam while I was working on Snow Cat :0 Thank you though
Oh gosh I'm so happy you think so honestly! It feels amazing to have had a break and finally can move on to something different. Maybe the reason it became repetitive was because I was working on Snow Cat and couldn't be creative with TH-cam??
Dina Norlund That seems most likely, as it seemed to be just the same videos over again haha not that they aren’t good videos! But postcards/random creature/draw with me just became a repeated format. Everything is lovely & I ofc always adore your style, but I am so so excited to see more of your project process! Do as many episodes as you like! I always adore process videos, especially when we see you brainstorm & sketch a million times, seeing how you think, etc! Much love & good luck to traveling & suchlike!!!!
It totally did... the moment I had a "schedule" I just started feeling down again haha! I'm glad I realized :D And I'm the same as you! I loooove those documentary style videos with thought process, sketching and execution. I'm so so excited to see what I can do this year with possibly new editing skills! :D
Sad to hear you won’t be continuing the Random Creature Design series, that series got me into drawing animals (which I have always struggled with) and pushing me to try watercolor for the first time, which I’m now really digging. Best of luck.
*Dina starts talking about how people get inspired to do their own thing cuz of her projects* ME *EXCESSIVE WAVE FLAILING IN THE BACK* ME I AM ONE OF THOSE PEOPLW MWE
I missed you! I love your confidence, your ideas and your passion! Sometimes I feel like things don’t really change, so watching you get so excited over a project and having the courage to decide to change things up is inspiring! 🥰Only.. I love your water colour pieces, so I hope you will sneak one or two in during the year🤗
Thank you so much for that! I really felt like I hid that passion away from TH-cam in all of 2019. Not that they were bad videos, I just could do more. I'm super excited to change things up and give it my all
The most exciting thing: how Dare YOU not mention how amazing the chat is on Twitch. Y'all seeing this comment - we are amazing in the chat. Come on down. Grab a coffee. Tea. Munchies. Paper. Pen. Another person who passed out on the couch and a sharpie. It a good time ;D
I am gonna miss the creature designs series, but I think what is the most important thing is to do what you want and I hope things will go exactly how you want!
This is SO exciting. I can't possibly imagine how thrilled you must be to start another crazy chapter of your life. I'm glad you seem much happier now, I will DEFINITELY join you on your journey, yes please!!!
just wanted to put this out there but when you started the random creature design series. like the very first, it inspired me to start my own world and ever since ive been busy creating an entire world and story and every creature and plant of my own and a universe of my own with space and other planets, this not being because of the Random design you did but because how you designed anything. you inspire me alot and have helped me immensely and i just wanted to thank you!
My change I want to make for 2020 is getting myself out of the "research phase" of all the project ideas I've had and start actually making content for them! I think my biggest barrier in the past was finding and making visual content to represent my ideas. For whatever reason, I could never quite get myself to consistently work in a 2D medium and 3D modeling softwares never really felt all that intuitive to work in for me. When I was in high school though I had moments where I got to do sculpting with clay, and that felt really good to work with and my intuition could really carry me through that. I just in the past never had the opportunity to get supplies for myself. Now though I have been able to save up, so I'm getting ready to do sculpting in VR. I just have to wait for Valve to let me give them all my money lol! Another barrier I had was feeling like I wasn't at any sort of level where I could make the art for my projects, but I'm increasingly recognizing that that'll probably be a long road and I'll have to let the ideas show for themselves or I'll never let them be seen. Sometime soon I'm going to make some sort of introduction video on my channel to try and lay out my ideas and inspirations on what content I'll be making in the near and distant future. Thanks for all the inspiration you have given me artistically and that I don't necessarily have to be incredible at art for me to start my projects!
I found you recently and your project-based approach to youtube was just what attracted me to your channel! I'm very happy about that. To me, it is difficult to not think of art in a project context and I was getting pretty overwhelmed with other artists drawing all this random stuff and doing challenges. And they turn out amazing of course, but I didn't see that working for me. And even before watching this video seeing that you also used to post other random stuff (less than other people still) had me doubting if I was a good fit for youtube myself. I just posted my first video. Which is just something random to get started and seal my commitment. You were the final thing that made me take that decision after all these years of just imagining having a TH-cam Channel.
Oh, HOORAY! I am so excited about the idea of you doing project-based videos. When you were working on Greylegs and vlogging about it I devoured those videos. It was so great to see your process, how you worked through hard things and how your workflow looks. I watched those videos over and over because I love your illustrations and they inspired me to work on my own projects! It's because of you that I had the confidence to keep working on a comic even when I wasn't sure it was any good--you just have had so many positive things to say as you work on your own projects that I always knew that even when things were difficult I could do it! I'm excited to see what comes from your channel in the future, so happy you get to make these changes you've been wanting to make!
I totally understand what you are trying to say. Imagine you are a guitarist. In the beginning you are concentrating on fingering, tempo, chord structure and music theory. This the point you describe, "The challenge is no longer drawing..." . Once you are good enough with the guitar, the brain turns off the controls to your fingers and the creativity flows out of the instrument without conscious thought. This phase you describe as "...what are you going to tell with your drawings." You and the musician artist are trying to evoke an emotional response to your work. Dina, you definitely are evoking emotions and have been for quite a while. Focus on what YOU love and not what we are clamoring for. Matisse painted what inspired him and not what the crowd demanded. Love your work.
YES! I actually subscribed to your channel because of your process videos from Greylegs. I loved watching the process, including the struggles. It was hugely inspirational to me and sometimes I go back and watch them again when I need a reminder that what you're doing is possible for me too! So many artists online just post the finished products and don't show any of the hard parts. I'm here for the hard parts! And I love watching your thought process as you work through things and solve problems when they arise in your project. You're such an inspiration for me with my own books. I know as a content creator it can be scary to switch things up because of the fear of losing followers or that people wont be interested in your stuff anymore if you change. But I totally respect the need for change! I'm here for YOU and I want to watch you do projects that make you happy, not ones that burn you out. If you love what you're doing, I'm sure we will too.
This is VERY exciting! Dina, I don't know if you've heard of Stevie Lewis, but she's a children's book illustrator who converted her van into a sort of camper, and she travels, hikes, and illustrates books! Look her up, I love her work, and she seems to go on loads of adventures. You'd be inspired.
The series of videos you did while producing Greylegs was my favorite part of your channel. You are so right that videos about projects are so much more engaging and inspiring than /just/ art pieces. And I’m glad for the people who like creature design, you’ll still do those live on Twitch. I do recommend archiving them though, as time zones and other things get in the way of live viewings.
I say: Create because you love to create. Take a short break, take a long break. Stop creating when you feel like stopping. Start creating again when you feel inspired. You are an amazing, naturally talented artist. And those who fall in love with your art will be here when you return =)
I think my favorite thing about your videos outside of the obvious quality of art, is how humanizing you make it by talking through your thought process and such. It keeps you from being just this perfect art god that I'd never be able to match in skill or passion, if that makes sense. You're a regular person worrying about how to finish something or make it look a certain way, like anyone else. So even if my skill level doesn't match up, I still feel somewhat on the same page as you, art-wise. So that being said, I'm really looking forward to this change! My personal biggest issues are motivation to start daunting projects and see them through, so I feel like this will be very helpful. And my plan for 2020 was indeed to try and start making comics, so this is perfect timing!
I totally get you. Actually, I'm doing a small project (for school) in exploring algoritmes (how they work) on TH-cam. It seems like quantity is becoming far more important than quality... And I personally dislike that :( I love to see more 'quality' vids that will be posted once a month or so than every week less quality vids. Not that your vids aren't much quality but like you say I see that they keep repetitive! That doesn't bother me too much but I can see why you want to change that so you can be happier about it and we can be happier!
I feel like this is the beginning of your success Dina! Thank you so so much for choosing this for yourself and not feeling pressured by viewers all over. I'm sure all of us will love all your content, no matter when it pops up on TH-cam.
Okay, this is super exciting! I've always found there are too few "project-based" art channels on TH-cam, where you see artists work on a project from beginning to end over several weeks/months, sharing their positive and negative experiences as they go. That's exactly what I'm trying to set up for my channel. So I'm super happy to see you take that direction! :)
As someone who has slowly heard this information being realized by your Dina brain, I think this the best version of a summary/short video you could have done! It has all the important bits but most importanyl, it has all the HYPE bits! ;D You can do this Dina, this year is gonna be amazing and exciting and your channel is going grow into an even more beautiful creature than it already has been
Haha I feel like you’ve seen all my breakdowns somehow... how many did I have in stream?? xD but in all seriousness, thank you so so much for your amazing support Hans, without you and the other Patreons I could never have changed my content like I am now
@@DinaNorlund Dina Norlund You had quite a few ;) but in the end that doesn't matter, we all have your worst times just like we have our best and I do know for sure that travelling is gonna be your best ;) No problem, all Patreons are welcome to help you, there is a support group of 450+ people always having your back no matter what 😊 And for me, I'm honored to be your friend and to follow an artist I admired for so long so closely! Thank you for such an amazing and bubbly personality, I definitely look forward to your future and seeing what shenanigans you get up to together with Phil 💕 Thanks for all Dina, you are amazing 💜
Ooh I'm excited for this new direction! I'm working on a graphic novel, and sometimes I feel like something's "wrong" with me if I don't feel all happy and motivated the whole time. Seeing other artists talk about their projects (ups and downs) reminds me that sometimes art isn't fun, but it's worth it.
Yeeaaahh i’m so exited to see the new content you’ll put out! The work and projects you are doing are kind of the job i dream of when i finish school and maybe artschool! It’s so inspiring to see you working on books and comics and all that kind of stuff, to see you struggel but also coming up with solutions and pushing trough, and for some weird reason i feel proud seeing you finishing off snow cat prince and i am so looking forward to see it! I am kind of sad to not see you do any patreon postcards and random creature designs, but those travel vlogs will make up for it! Im looking forward to your vids, and love to see you so exited! Hope this feeling stays with you as long as possible! Byeeee
Thank you so so much!! It’s definitely a bit sad to leave the “regular scheduled” style videos behind, but I promise you I’ll try and make up for it with bigger and more ambitious video projects! Also I’m sure I’ll be able to squeeze in quite a few creature designs and Patreon postcards somewhere in there
2020 is the year I wanted to really sit down and work on my art. Push myself a little harder to make better things and share the process. Everything fell in place so well, my dad asked me to design a tattoo for him and I started a TH-cam channel a few weeks ago to keep track of it all. I've been having a lot of fun honestly.
Yeah! Love hearing that another person wants to be a digital art nomad- especially another creature designer 🙌 I thought I was the only one 😅 Looking forward to the next video, whenever that happens!
I'm happy for you, I hope this change works out great for you! The reason I hate twitch is because I don't have 3 hours to watch a video, especially when it's live because I can't schedule it, and I don't like starting late/leaving early. I don't know if it's the same for other people who don't like twitch, but that's where I'm at. That's not a complaint about the changes you're making, though! Just an explanation, since you said you don't know why people don't like twitch. I'm excited to see what your new videos will be like.
Honestly, everything you did inspired me. I lived for the watercolour videos/speedpaints,,,, but the artist should be happier w their content anddddd I literally will watch anything you make. No shit bro 😔✊✋ Hang in there Dina...we all will love whatever you do
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS, DINA! Elephant baby posting method rather than octopus baby! My 2020 goals are to booth at as many local conventions as I can, paint a mural(s), and do lots of freelance commissions and projects! I'm also actually holding my very first prints gallery a week from now :)
I'm really excited about these changes as I felt your videos being quite repetitive... In my opinion this is something artists on youtube easily fall into. To be honest I don't exactly know why, but I can't find content that I e'joy on youtube despite all amazing creators on here. Watching this video, I think you gave me a hint on why! Chill videos with the only purpose to share a drawing with other is cool, but a project, from beginning to end, that tells something about the artist, thought process along the way, struggles, missed attempts... this is so interesting!!! Thank you very much for having these goals! I prefer much that the videos won't be as regular but of better quality and I'm looking forward to watching them!
Heisann, Dina. Urged things are often less gratifying, than all the things we are pleased to do. So make & upload your vids whenever you're ready - I will look out for them. I never had a problem with Twitch (in fact I discovered you there, while I was waiting for a stream to start!). From employee to freelancer to digital nomad - you obviously like the path of freedom. And youth might be the best time ever to explore the world. God tur! Plans!? Plans?! Well I started drawing again (after 8 years of a hiatus) & I hope it will be more than the 3 sketches I finished in January. bonté
No matter what you do, Im sure your subscribers will support!! A project based channel sounds really cool. I've tried to do a project once but only got halfway through before school and life got in the way, so its nice to know im not the only one :) Also please allow yourself more breaks!! 💚 stress is a nasty thing!
I think it’s really brave to just set out and travel. I’m not a big travel person myself (health reasons mostly, trips are very often more stressful than fun for me), but it’s fun to see the adventures of people who are. As for 2020 ... who knows. My garage is about 70% of the way through a renovation into an art/ chinchilla room. Once I have the dedicated space I’d like to maybe start teaching online, but I’m not sure about what or on which platform.
Yes.Yes! YES! This is such a great idea! So much art on social media is made for the sake of posting it to serve the "Almighty Algorithm", that seeing somebody trying to build something meaningful on this platform makes me so excited. Although I will miss your traditional art videos. Hopefully you will still be doing traditional art form time to time;). Best of luck!
I'm so excited for you!!! I'll miss you while your gone but it'll be so much more exciting when you come back with something you are happy about!! And the whole project based stuff sounds so exciting!!! And vlogs OMG!!! I'm pumped!!!
Hi dina! I'm so happy your back! I drew that large piece with Steph, Adam, Kasey, rin, robin, echo, rae, and you! I had so much fun doing it and I'm glad you liked it!
This sounds great! I love watching ppl work on projects that they want to do. And it's a good choice to make videos when you want to instead of just because you have to! I'll be here looking forward to your new videos when they are ready ❤️
Awww this sounds amazing Dina!! Girl your videos back in 2018 inspire me to go back into watercolor and trying to make a freelance business with it, yet too inspire me of wanting to make my own projects a reality one day! What I have plan for 2020 is maybe try out some comics or like mini comics with some stories of mine. Plus for that 2 month break off youtube you deserve a break from working on snow cat prince. Which is amazing! I can't wait for what new stuff you will bring in for your channel and keep on drawing girl! I've seen some of your art for February on Instagram and is loving it so far!
Ps. I love love love how excited you are and that you want to dive right in. Makes me happy that youre doing what makes you happy. More people need to do that.x
I loved your content before but the route you're taking is exactly what I love to watch! I know plenty of people watching you complete your projects, including me, will be super inspired and be motivated to finish their own! Can't wait to watch your journey ♥
I am so excited to follow your journey! I am going to miss your regular videos but your excitement has seeped through the screen into me and I cannot wait, I hope travelling is everything you want it to be!
I love, love, the idea of being a digital nomad. Just travel around and still do art! I’m so happy for you and excited for your future projects. I don’t remember if you mentioned it but, are you going to take some traditional media with you? Like a little watercolor palette and just one good sketchbook.
I'm French so I don't understand everything you say, but the main thing is that you do what you like ! I really like your personality and the way you're honest with your community ^^ Anyway, I hope you'll blossom in your projects :)
Really excited to see where all this goes for you! And that you're so excited for it all and that it's going to be projects and motivation in the long term - can't wait to follow along with you and everyone else :3
Eeeek! A knew page has turned and I can't wait to see what brings with it! I'm honestly excited for you Dina and I can't wait to see what inspires you from the world. Go chase that world and us loyal fans will follow ☺💖💖💖 (p.s. my plan for 2020 is to take all that I learn from art uni and apply in my own channel, as well as open a shop. So I'm aiming high. Also risograph is extremely fun and is friendly for the environment, can't wait to see how they turn out!)
I'm so excited for this!! I don't think I've ever finished a "project" so to speak. But I'd really like to. I have a billion little comic ideas but I've never even tried to make them because I wouldn't even know how to start. But your videos have always been super inspiring to me so maybe this year will be the year!! I'm also really excited for you and your boyfriend to travel, that sounds soooo fun, congratulations!!
Hey Dina, I'm so glad you are back on TH-cam and so excited about your new project oriented videos! Your artwork is so beautiful and inspiring and makes me want to do more art myself!
I'm super excited to see what your channel will turn into. :D I really enjoy your draw with me vids and your creature illustrations...but as an artist working on multiple projects myself, it's encouraging to see someone else out there who might be facing the same struggles that I am. Bravo, Dina!
I'm so excited for this Dina. Cannot wait to see you motivated and tackling new projects. And to anyone still debating whether to check out twitch or not: come on over, the chat is incredibly nice and entertaining
I always enjoyed watching you draw the random animals. But I'm glad you're working on things that are more passion based! I'll stick with you on your journey, you're one of the coolest people. Keep it up!
Yes, I agree. I really love these more insightful talks, mostly preferring them over typical art challenges. I also love projects, projects, projects! Can't wait to see what things you have in store next! :D
I will miss your videos, but I am excited to see where you take your success and talents. And I am glad to see that you want to inspire others. This video itself is inspirational. In 2020 I plan to graduate from college and complete my children's book about animals found in the United States. Good luck with future projects Dina!!
So happy that you're excited! I'm excited for you and I'm so happy to come along this adventure and I can't wait to see your new videos and see how you grow and help me grow in my paintings. I'm actually working on a book series with my friends and you're so inspiring! :D Love you Dina!
Dina!!! I'm really happy for you, please always do whats more comfortable!!. I'm trying to push a proyect so this shift to a proyect-based content is going to motivate me a lot!!
Its good to see a new video from you!!! This news is very bittersweet, but I continue to support and draw inspiration and learn from your channel and your art! I'm SO GLAD your enjoying your process and you've found some kind of middle ground with your channel. I will miss the Random Designs though, those were always so fun. As long as the changes are helping YOU though, that's the #1 important thing
Omg I read your comment first and I was like "aww" then I saw your username xD Well, thank you very much! I will manage to get a lot of design into these videos though and there surly will be quite a few creatures in there. But if you want random creature content please do join me on Twitch as I think I will do a few there now and again, it also means you can help out choosing animals and designing it! :D
This is such a great idea, and honestly very similar to what I want to be doing with my youtube channel. I have been making month-long vlogs since October, and it's really just a great way for me to share what I'm working on as a writer and as an artist. I'm wishing you good luck on your new projects and your traveling.
I always thought it was pretty amazing to make a video every week, I am excited for the change you decided to make! Pushing yourself can never be good. I am pre-ordering the snowcat prince and can't wait to see it. I wish you the best and will be here when a video pops up!
This sounds so amazing! I love documentary style videos especially art paired with travel! You gonna live the dream dina 😍 thank you for sharing this with us! For 2020 i want to start living "finished not perfect" more and finally start with the webcomic i write with my partner! And i hope that i can stop working in retail for good haha Thank you for continuing to be such an inspiration! ❤️
I want to do the same thing when I start my own career with TH-cam! You inspired me a lot and helped my get in tune with my inner artist. With one of my college essays it asked about an artist that inspires you and I wrote about you!
I'm so happy your taking this step ! I saw how upset you got in twitch about uploading on TH-cam and you could tell how much it was affecting you with the scheduling! However I am extremely happy to see project based stuff as I'm stuck on making a book and watching bits on snowcat prince really had me inspired to do it ! I cant wait ❤
Honestly your videos are amazing, your TH-cam is my favorite thing really haha , so excited to see what you come up with ! Contrats on the snow cat prince !!
Right now I feel the need for change in my life, too. I am a graphic designer and my full time job is sucking me dry... I even think about getting into a new work field because it is so unsatisfying. In the end people HAVE to be happy with what they are doing/working on. Otherwise you get sick. I really liked even your repetitive videos. They are chilling and yet I felt a need to create for myself again. I am quite excited what comes next :) to changes!
That is exactly how I was feeling when I was working at my full time concept art job... It's such a strange feeling. Like it's a "dream job" so it should make you happy, but it's just not? My boyfriend was at that point as well and we just figured we had to get out and push ourselves into change. It's a lot more stressful now but oh my god so much more rewarding! Thank you very much for your comment, I am so happy my videos have inspired you to create again and I hope my new style of videos will inspire you even more :) To changes!!
I always look forward to whenever you post videos and that’s never going to change! I’m excited to see where 2020 takes you! I will miss your Draw With Me videos though, I know I can watch them on Twitch but they’re just too long for my little ADHD brain to handle 😭 Best of luck!
as a professional youtube video watcher i've never understood the obsession content creators have over posting a video X times per week or month. i don't care how often anyone posts a video. just post something good and when it pops up maybe i will watch it
I’m trying to get my high school stuff finished so I can get into an art school, and I’m also planning on making and printing some comic books this year! I’m excited!! C:
@Dina Norlund good luck with your plans. My plans are to complete the fantasy book I've been writing for 2 years and cut down on my materials in my hobby room, and then I've also cut down on my daily vlog, but am now back with 7 video in a week
I’ve missed your posts! I have always found your work super inspiring. I’m just starting down a path of committing to a longer term art project and feeling overwhelmed so it’ll be rad to get an honest view of another person’s process for this! I really passionately love your random creatures though so i will miss that! You do you, live your dreams
I adore this and I'm so happy for you!!! I'm so excited for both free travel vlogs and your project based videos! You're a huge inspiration and this is gonna be so amazing!!!! I wish you all the best!
I'm already fan of your art, art style and your enthusiastic personality, don't worry, I will stick around ;) Also, I'm so excited for you to go travelling, living the dream, go for it! As for my plans, I will continue to build my fundamental art skills, paving the way for exciting projects
I'm still here, Dina! I honestly really love this decision because I love all your project-based videos a lot! Probably because this year I actually want to complete one myself. Either a small zine or small comic idea I've had for a while! I'm so happy that you're happy, and I'm excited to see where you go in the future!
Thank you so much! It’s just so good to see all these comments saying they are excited and also are working on projects. It just proves to me I’m doing the right thing and that people do want this sort of content! Good luck with the zine :D I promise you, holding the final printed product in your hands is the best reward in the world
can't wait for these 'documentary style' videos, it's what i never knew i wanted from a youtube channel! i think the originality of it will bring you a new type of publicity also please link your vlog channel along with shop links etc in your video descriptions!
Sounds great Dina! Do what makes you happy, your videos are always great and I learn a lot from them :) I’m also going to be working like this (project based) rather than random stuff hopefully blogging the stuff on my YT soon! I’ve started writing and illustrating my first graphic novel which is very exciting :) 💕
Trying to expand my Patreon mainly but I had a cute idea I may want to make a series of little illustrations or comics about, but I need to practice drawing people since I only draw animals lately 😬 excited for your changes and to see you travel!! There's always space here for you when you come to the east coast 💜💜💜
Congratulations Dina! Best wishes on your future direction and plans. YOU know best! Your channel has inspired me to keep working on my graphic novel :-)
your content has always been such a big inspiration, and though i personally really enjoyed your old format i'm really happy you're making this decision. if you're happy and making things you love then we're all happy! xx
I am back! Well at least sort of :D I'm excited to make higher quality videos even if they are not as regular as they've been for the past 2.5 years. What do you think of this new change?
Its amazing👌🏽 I LOVE YOUR WORK they're so cool and different from the artist that I watch and I absolutely love it
I had to pause at like the 9 minute mark, because, I'm ecstatic! I love your work, I'm really happy you're going to be focusing on projects and the uplifting process of sharing how art takes time and work and sometimes lots of chocolate (is that just me?). I think it will be great to see the process you take to completing each new project, and I'm happy aswell for us to get more info about a project! Anyway, we're here for it!
Ok, I calmed down and finished the video. Still not very calm, but that's ok! In 2020 I'm working on launching a pattern line. I make apparel patterns, and my own clothes, so I wanted to find a way to share them with everyone. It's also a good way to improve my own skills because now every pattern has to be made about 10 times, and the directions have to be clear enough for people who haven't been sewing for almost decade (which is it's own skill). I'm not an illustrator though, and that is a major struggle with presentation, so I'm working towards a lot of smaller goals like photography and running an instagram (a personal bane). It is fun to see how many thing keep getting in the way of the patternmaking itself, I have two patterns ready, and they can go nowhere till I finish the rest of the stuff people need to make a pattern.
I get the quality content and not quantity, and looking forward to your studio vlogs. Will also give Twitch a go again. I'm excited for you!
I sooo excited for more vlogs!
I'm sure that all of these decisions you've made will make you happier in the long run and more excited to make art and to live life to the fullest. I'm so happy for you!!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot :D
Hey dina, I couldn't be happier about this decision! I always wondered why you were pushing yourself to make those other videos when you where obviously the most excited for your books. I'm so excited to see everything around your future projects😀
Omg it's funny someone actually saw that in the videos I posted in 2019 haha! I guess I was too scared to change TH-cam while I was working on Snow Cat :0 Thank you though
I loved your content but yeah it was getting a little repetitive in 2019, I’m so happy you’re moving to something that makes you happier!!
Oh gosh I'm so happy you think so honestly! It feels amazing to have had a break and finally can move on to something different. Maybe the reason it became repetitive was because I was working on Snow Cat and couldn't be creative with TH-cam??
Dina Norlund That seems most likely, as it seemed to be just the same videos over again haha not that they aren’t good videos! But postcards/random creature/draw with me just became a repeated format. Everything is lovely & I ofc always adore your style, but I am so so excited to see more of your project process! Do as many episodes as you like! I always adore process videos, especially when we see you brainstorm & sketch a million times, seeing how you think, etc! Much love & good luck to traveling & suchlike!!!!
It totally did... the moment I had a "schedule" I just started feeling down again haha! I'm glad I realized :D And I'm the same as you! I loooove those documentary style videos with thought process, sketching and execution. I'm so so excited to see what I can do this year with possibly new editing skills! :D
Sad to hear you won’t be continuing the Random Creature Design series, that series got me into drawing animals (which I have always struggled with) and pushing me to try watercolor for the first time, which I’m now really digging. Best of luck.
*Dina starts talking about how people get inspired to do their own thing cuz of her projects* ME *EXCESSIVE WAVE FLAILING IN THE BACK* ME I AM ONE OF THOSE PEOPLW MWE
I missed you! I love your confidence, your ideas and your passion! Sometimes I feel like things don’t really change, so watching you get so excited over a project and having the courage to decide to change things up is inspiring! 🥰Only.. I love your water colour pieces, so I hope you will sneak one or two in during the year🤗
Thank you so much for that! I really felt like I hid that passion away from TH-cam in all of 2019. Not that they were bad videos, I just could do more. I'm super excited to change things up and give it my all
The most exciting thing: how Dare YOU not mention how amazing the chat is on Twitch. Y'all seeing this comment - we are amazing in the chat. Come on down. Grab a coffee. Tea. Munchies. Paper. Pen. Another person who passed out on the couch and a sharpie. It a good time ;D
I'm sold. See you in the chat! xd
I am gonna miss the creature designs series, but I think what is the most important thing is to do what you want and I hope things will go exactly how you want!
This is SO exciting. I can't possibly imagine how thrilled you must be to start another crazy chapter of your life. I'm glad you seem much happier now, I will DEFINITELY join you on your journey, yes please!!!
As long as your happy doing this im happy. Really Happy, so just enjoy yourself.
I'm super happy! It's scary but also feels right
just wanted to put this out there but when you started the random creature design series. like the very first, it inspired me to start my own world and ever since ive been busy creating an entire world and story and every creature and plant of my own and a universe of my own with space and other planets, this not being because of the Random design you did but because how you designed anything. you inspire me alot and have helped me immensely and i just wanted to thank you!
Dina: in 2020 I want to travel!
2020: Here is a pandemic....
I’m good with any thing you put out I love your vids
Aw thank you, that means a ton! :D
My change I want to make for 2020 is getting myself out of the "research phase" of all the project ideas I've had and start actually making content for them!
I think my biggest barrier in the past was finding and making visual content to represent my ideas. For whatever reason, I could never quite get myself to consistently work in a 2D medium and 3D modeling softwares never really felt all that intuitive to work in for me. When I was in high school though I had moments where I got to do sculpting with clay, and that felt really good to work with and my intuition could really carry me through that. I just in the past never had the opportunity to get supplies for myself. Now though I have been able to save up, so I'm getting ready to do sculpting in VR. I just have to wait for Valve to let me give them all my money lol!
Another barrier I had was feeling like I wasn't at any sort of level where I could make the art for my projects, but I'm increasingly recognizing that that'll probably be a long road and I'll have to let the ideas show for themselves or I'll never let them be seen.
Sometime soon I'm going to make some sort of introduction video on my channel to try and lay out my ideas and inspirations on what content I'll be making in the near and distant future. Thanks for all the inspiration you have given me artistically and that I don't necessarily have to be incredible at art for me to start my projects!
I found you recently and your project-based approach to youtube was just what attracted me to your channel! I'm very happy about that. To me, it is difficult to not think of art in a project context and I was getting pretty overwhelmed with other artists drawing all this random stuff and doing challenges. And they turn out amazing of course, but I didn't see that working for me. And even before watching this video seeing that you also used to post other random stuff (less than other people still) had me doubting if I was a good fit for youtube myself. I just posted my first video. Which is just something random to get started and seal my commitment. You were the final thing that made me take that decision after all these years of just imagining having a TH-cam Channel.
Oh, HOORAY! I am so excited about the idea of you doing project-based videos. When you were working on Greylegs and vlogging about it I devoured those videos. It was so great to see your process, how you worked through hard things and how your workflow looks. I watched those videos over and over because I love your illustrations and they inspired me to work on my own projects! It's because of you that I had the confidence to keep working on a comic even when I wasn't sure it was any good--you just have had so many positive things to say as you work on your own projects that I always knew that even when things were difficult I could do it! I'm excited to see what comes from your channel in the future, so happy you get to make these changes you've been wanting to make!
So glad you've decided to do this :) looking forward to anything you post!
Thank you so much Hanjipan! I'm super excited for the change :D
I totally understand what you are trying to say. Imagine you are a guitarist. In the beginning you are concentrating on fingering, tempo, chord structure and music theory. This the point you describe, "The challenge is no longer drawing..." . Once you are good enough with the guitar, the brain turns off the controls to your fingers and the creativity flows out of the instrument without conscious thought. This phase you describe as "...what are you going to tell with your drawings." You and the musician artist are trying to evoke an emotional response to your work. Dina, you definitely are evoking emotions and have been for quite a while. Focus on what YOU love and not what we are clamoring for. Matisse painted what inspired him and not what the crowd demanded. Love your work.
GOODLUCK!!💕💕💕💕😄😄 I'm gonna try really hard to finally start making comics!!
Do whatever you feel is best for you and your well-being. We'll be there to support you through whatever you choose to do!
Thank you so much Leah! :D
YES! I actually subscribed to your channel because of your process videos from Greylegs. I loved watching the process, including the struggles. It was hugely inspirational to me and sometimes I go back and watch them again when I need a reminder that what you're doing is possible for me too! So many artists online just post the finished products and don't show any of the hard parts. I'm here for the hard parts! And I love watching your thought process as you work through things and solve problems when they arise in your project. You're such an inspiration for me with my own books. I know as a content creator it can be scary to switch things up because of the fear of losing followers or that people wont be interested in your stuff anymore if you change. But I totally respect the need for change! I'm here for YOU and I want to watch you do projects that make you happy, not ones that burn you out. If you love what you're doing, I'm sure we will too.
I love listening to you talk, you make me so inspired!
Aw happy to hear that :D I'm always a bit scared of posting talky videos
This is VERY exciting! Dina, I don't know if you've heard of Stevie Lewis, but she's a children's book illustrator who converted her van into a sort of camper, and she travels, hikes, and illustrates books! Look her up, I love her work, and she seems to go on loads of adventures. You'd be inspired.
The series of videos you did while producing Greylegs was my favorite part of your channel. You are so right that videos about projects are so much more engaging and inspiring than /just/ art pieces. And I’m glad for the people who like creature design, you’ll still do those live on Twitch. I do recommend archiving them though, as time zones and other things get in the way of live viewings.
I say:
Create because you love to create.
Take a short break, take a long break.
Stop creating when you feel like stopping.
Start creating again when you feel inspired.
You are an amazing, naturally talented artist.
And those who fall in love with your art
will be here when you return =)
I think my favorite thing about your videos outside of the obvious quality of art, is how humanizing you make it by talking through your thought process and such. It keeps you from being just this perfect art god that I'd never be able to match in skill or passion, if that makes sense. You're a regular person worrying about how to finish something or make it look a certain way, like anyone else. So even if my skill level doesn't match up, I still feel somewhat on the same page as you, art-wise. So that being said, I'm really looking forward to this change! My personal biggest issues are motivation to start daunting projects and see them through, so I feel like this will be very helpful. And my plan for 2020 was indeed to try and start making comics, so this is perfect timing!
I totally get you. Actually, I'm doing a small project (for school) in exploring algoritmes (how they work) on TH-cam. It seems like quantity is becoming far more important than quality... And I personally dislike that :( I love to see more 'quality' vids that will be posted once a month or so than every week less quality vids. Not that your vids aren't much quality but like you say I see that they keep repetitive! That doesn't bother me too much but I can see why you want to change that so you can be happier about it and we can be happier!
I feel like this is the beginning of your success Dina! Thank you so so much for choosing this for yourself and not feeling pressured by viewers all over. I'm sure all of us will love all your content, no matter when it pops up on TH-cam.
Okay, this is super exciting! I've always found there are too few "project-based" art channels on TH-cam, where you see artists work on a project from beginning to end over several weeks/months, sharing their positive and negative experiences as they go. That's exactly what I'm trying to set up for my channel. So I'm super happy to see you take that direction! :)
As someone who has slowly heard this information being realized by your Dina brain, I think this the best version of a summary/short video you could have done! It has all the important bits but most importanyl, it has all the HYPE bits! ;D You can do this Dina, this year is gonna be amazing and exciting and your channel is going grow into an even more beautiful creature than it already has been
Haha I feel like you’ve seen all my breakdowns somehow... how many did I have in stream?? xD but in all seriousness, thank you so so much for your amazing support Hans, without you and the other Patreons I could never have changed my content like I am now
@@DinaNorlund Dina Norlund You had quite a few ;) but in the end that doesn't matter, we all have your worst times just like we have our best and I do know for sure that travelling is gonna be your best ;) No problem, all Patreons are welcome to help you, there is a support group of 450+ people always having your back no matter what 😊 And for me, I'm honored to be your friend and to follow an artist I admired for so long so closely! Thank you for such an amazing and bubbly personality, I definitely look forward to your future and seeing what shenanigans you get up to together with Phil 💕 Thanks for all Dina, you are amazing 💜
Ooh I'm excited for this new direction! I'm working on a graphic novel, and sometimes I feel like something's "wrong" with me if I don't feel all happy and motivated the whole time. Seeing other artists talk about their projects (ups and downs) reminds me that sometimes art isn't fun, but it's worth it.
Yeeaaahh i’m so exited to see the new content you’ll put out! The work and projects you are doing are kind of the job i dream of when i finish school and maybe artschool! It’s so inspiring to see you working on books and comics and all that kind of stuff, to see you struggel but also coming up with solutions and pushing trough, and for some weird reason i feel proud seeing you finishing off snow cat prince and i am so looking forward to see it! I am kind of sad to not see you do any patreon postcards and random creature designs, but those travel vlogs will make up for it! Im looking forward to your vids, and love to see you so exited! Hope this feeling stays with you as long as possible! Byeeee
Thank you so so much!! It’s definitely a bit sad to leave the “regular scheduled” style videos behind, but I promise you I’ll try and make up for it with bigger and more ambitious video projects! Also I’m sure I’ll be able to squeeze in quite a few creature designs and Patreon postcards somewhere in there
SHES BACK
2020 is the year I wanted to really sit down and work on my art. Push myself a little harder to make better things and share the process. Everything fell in place so well, my dad asked me to design a tattoo for him and I started a TH-cam channel a few weeks ago to keep track of it all. I've been having a lot of fun honestly.
Yeah! Love hearing that another person wants to be a digital art nomad- especially another creature designer 🙌 I thought I was the only one 😅 Looking forward to the next video, whenever that happens!
I'm happy for you, I hope this change works out great for you!
The reason I hate twitch is because I don't have 3 hours to watch a video, especially when it's live because I can't schedule it, and I don't like starting late/leaving early. I don't know if it's the same for other people who don't like twitch, but that's where I'm at.
That's not a complaint about the changes you're making, though! Just an explanation, since you said you don't know why people don't like twitch. I'm excited to see what your new videos will be like.
Honestly, everything you did inspired me. I lived for the watercolour videos/speedpaints,,,, but the artist should be happier w their content anddddd I literally will watch anything you make. No shit bro
😔✊✋ Hang in there Dina...we all will love whatever you do
Can't wait to see all those new projects!
I'm so excited to!! :D
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSS, DINA!
Elephant baby posting method rather than octopus baby!
My 2020 goals are to booth at as many local conventions as I can, paint a mural(s), and do lots of freelance commissions and projects! I'm also actually holding my very first prints gallery a week from now :)
I'm really excited about these changes as I felt your videos being quite repetitive... In my opinion this is something artists on youtube easily fall into. To be honest I don't exactly know why, but I can't find content that I e'joy on youtube despite all amazing creators on here. Watching this video, I think you gave me a hint on why! Chill videos with the only purpose to share a drawing with other is cool, but a project, from beginning to end, that tells something about the artist, thought process along the way, struggles, missed attempts... this is so interesting!!!
Thank you very much for having these goals! I prefer much that the videos won't be as regular but of better quality and I'm looking forward to watching them!
Heisann, Dina. Urged things are often less gratifying, than all the things we are pleased to do. So make & upload your vids whenever you're ready - I will look out for them.
I never had a problem with Twitch (in fact I discovered you there, while I was waiting for a stream to start!). From employee to freelancer to digital nomad - you obviously like the path of freedom. And youth might be the best time ever to explore the world. God tur!
Plans!? Plans?! Well I started drawing again (after 8 years of a hiatus) & I hope it will be more than the 3 sketches I finished in January.
bonté
No matter what you do, Im sure your subscribers will support!! A project based channel sounds really cool. I've tried to do a project once but only got halfway through before school and life got in the way, so its nice to know im not the only one :)
Also please allow yourself more breaks!! 💚 stress is a nasty thing!
I think it’s really brave to just set out and travel. I’m not a big travel person myself (health reasons mostly, trips are very often more stressful than fun for me), but it’s fun to see the adventures of people who are. As for 2020 ... who knows. My garage is about 70% of the way through a renovation into an art/ chinchilla room. Once I have the dedicated space I’d like to maybe start teaching online, but I’m not sure about what or on which platform.
This is super exciting for you, I can't wait to see your projects and videos as they are released! So happy for your decisions :D
Yes.Yes! YES! This is such a great idea! So much art on social media is made for the sake of posting it to serve the "Almighty Algorithm", that seeing somebody trying to build something meaningful on this platform makes me so excited. Although I will miss your traditional art videos. Hopefully you will still be doing traditional art form time to time;). Best of luck!
I'm so excited for you!!! I'll miss you while your gone but it'll be so much more exciting when you come back with something you are happy about!! And the whole project based stuff sounds so exciting!!! And vlogs OMG!!! I'm pumped!!!
Hi dina! I'm so happy your back! I drew that large piece with Steph, Adam, Kasey, rin, robin, echo, rae, and you! I had so much fun doing it and I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you so much! Oh and yes I remember, that piece is amazing :D
@@DinaNorlund thank you!! This means so much to me!
This sounds great! I love watching ppl work on projects that they want to do. And it's a good choice to make videos when you want to instead of just because you have to! I'll be here looking forward to your new videos when they are ready ❤️
Awww this sounds amazing Dina!! Girl your videos back in 2018 inspire me to go back into watercolor and trying to make a freelance business with it, yet too inspire me of wanting to make my own projects a reality one day! What I have plan for 2020 is maybe try out some comics or like mini comics with some stories of mine. Plus for that 2 month break off youtube you deserve a break from working on snow cat prince. Which is amazing! I can't wait for what new stuff you will bring in for your channel and keep on drawing girl! I've seen some of your art for February on Instagram and is loving it so far!
Ps. I love love love how excited you are and that you want to dive right in.
Makes me happy that youre doing what makes you happy. More people need to do that.x
I loved your content before but the route you're taking is exactly what I love to watch! I know plenty of people watching you complete your projects, including me, will be super inspired and be motivated to finish their own! Can't wait to watch your journey ♥
I am so excited to follow your journey! I am going to miss your regular videos but your excitement has seeped through the screen into me and I cannot wait, I hope travelling is everything you want it to be!
I love, love, the idea of being a digital nomad. Just travel around and still do art! I’m so happy for you and excited for your future projects.
I don’t remember if you mentioned it but, are you going to take some traditional media with you? Like a little watercolor palette and just one good sketchbook.
I'm French so I don't understand everything you say, but the main thing is that you do what you like ! I really like your personality and the way you're honest with your community ^^ Anyway, I hope you'll blossom in your projects :)
Really excited to see where all this goes for you! And that you're so excited for it all and that it's going to be projects and motivation in the long term - can't wait to follow along with you and everyone else :3
Eeeek!
A knew page has turned and I can't wait to see what brings with it!
I'm honestly excited for you Dina and I can't wait to see what inspires you from the world. Go chase that world and us loyal fans will follow ☺💖💖💖
(p.s. my plan for 2020 is to take all that I learn from art uni and apply in my own channel, as well as open a shop. So I'm aiming high. Also risograph is extremely fun and is friendly for the environment, can't wait to see how they turn out!)
Glad to hear about your change! I hope it makes you much happier. The fans will always be here. 🥰
I'm so excited for this!! I don't think I've ever finished a "project" so to speak. But I'd really like to. I have a billion little comic ideas but I've never even tried to make them because I wouldn't even know how to start. But your videos have always been super inspiring to me so maybe this year will be the year!!
I'm also really excited for you and your boyfriend to travel, that sounds soooo fun, congratulations!!
Hey Dina, I'm so glad you are back on TH-cam and so excited about your new project oriented videos! Your artwork is so beautiful and inspiring and makes me want to do more art myself!
I'm super excited to see what your channel will turn into. :D I really enjoy your draw with me vids and your creature illustrations...but as an artist working on multiple projects myself, it's encouraging to see someone else out there who might be facing the same struggles that I am. Bravo, Dina!
I'm so excited for this Dina. Cannot wait to see you motivated and tackling new projects. And to anyone still debating whether to check out twitch or not: come on over, the chat is incredibly nice and entertaining
I always enjoyed watching you draw the random animals. But I'm glad you're working on things that are more passion based! I'll stick with you on your journey, you're one of the coolest people. Keep it up!
Yes, I agree. I really love these more insightful talks, mostly preferring them over typical art challenges. I also love projects, projects, projects! Can't wait to see what things you have in store next! :D
Yay!! You are back! I’m so excited for your new content and I wish you all luck with the trips!♥️
I am!! Thank you so much
I will miss your videos, but I am excited to see where you take your success and talents. And I am glad to see that you want to inspire others. This video itself is inspirational. In 2020 I plan to graduate from college and complete my children's book about animals found in the United States. Good luck with future projects Dina!!
So happy that you're excited! I'm excited for you and I'm so happy to come along this adventure and I can't wait to see your new videos and see how you grow and help me grow in my paintings. I'm actually working on a book series with my friends and you're so inspiring! :D Love you Dina!
Dina!!! I'm really happy for you, please always do whats more comfortable!!. I'm trying to push a proyect so this shift to a proyect-based content is going to motivate me a lot!!
Its good to see a new video from you!!! This news is very bittersweet, but I continue to support and draw inspiration and learn from your channel and your art! I'm SO GLAD your enjoying your process and you've found some kind of middle ground with your channel. I will miss the Random Designs though, those were always so fun. As long as the changes are helping YOU though, that's the #1 important thing
Omg I read your comment first and I was like "aww" then I saw your username xD Well, thank you very much! I will manage to get a lot of design into these videos though and there surly will be quite a few creatures in there. But if you want random creature content please do join me on Twitch as I think I will do a few there now and again, it also means you can help out choosing animals and designing it! :D
Very excited for you Dina! But also, I was minding my business watching your video and was attacked by my own thumbnail good lord XD
This is such a great idea, and honestly very similar to what I want to be doing with my youtube channel. I have been making month-long vlogs since October, and it's really just a great way for me to share what I'm working on as a writer and as an artist. I'm wishing you good luck on your new projects and your traveling.
I always thought it was pretty amazing to make a video every week, I am excited for the change you decided to make! Pushing yourself can never be good. I am pre-ordering the snowcat prince and can't wait to see it. I wish you the best and will be here when a video pops up!
This sounds so amazing! I love documentary style videos especially art paired with travel! You gonna live the dream dina 😍 thank you for sharing this with us!
For 2020 i want to start living "finished not perfect" more and finally start with the webcomic i write with my partner! And i hope that i can stop working in retail for good haha
Thank you for continuing to be such an inspiration! ❤️
I want to do the same thing when I start my own career with TH-cam! You inspired me a lot and helped my get in tune with my inner artist. With one of my college essays it asked about an artist that inspires you and I wrote about you!
In 2020 my goal was to start a TH-cam channel and blog and it’s been going pretty well so far. I’m excited to see where you end up travelling to!!
I'm so happy your taking this step ! I saw how upset you got in twitch about uploading on TH-cam and you could tell how much it was affecting you with the scheduling! However I am extremely happy to see project based stuff as I'm stuck on making a book and watching bits on snowcat prince really had me inspired to do it ! I cant wait ❤
SO EXCITED for you, Dina! I am sure your new videos will all be inspiring, honest and expressive!
Honestly your videos are amazing, your TH-cam is my favorite thing really haha , so excited to see what you come up with ! Contrats on the snow cat prince !!
yes! doing projects like comics is a step i really want to take and am working on but find very intimidating, im gonna love your project videos
Yeeey! I am very excited to see your new video style ☺️. Don't worry, it's gonna be awesome, I am sure 🤩
Right now I feel the need for change in my life, too. I am a graphic designer and my full time job is sucking me dry... I even think about getting into a new work field because it is so unsatisfying.
In the end people HAVE to be happy with what they are doing/working on. Otherwise you get sick.
I really liked even your repetitive videos. They are chilling and yet I felt a need to create for myself again.
I am quite excited what comes next :) to changes!
That is exactly how I was feeling when I was working at my full time concept art job... It's such a strange feeling. Like it's a "dream job" so it should make you happy, but it's just not? My boyfriend was at that point as well and we just figured we had to get out and push ourselves into change. It's a lot more stressful now but oh my god so much more rewarding! Thank you very much for your comment, I am so happy my videos have inspired you to create again and I hope my new style of videos will inspire you even more :) To changes!!
I always look forward to whenever you post videos and that’s never going to change! I’m excited to see where 2020 takes you! I will miss your Draw With Me videos though, I know I can watch them on Twitch but they’re just too long for my little ADHD brain to handle 😭
Best of luck!
as a professional youtube video watcher i've never understood the obsession content creators have over posting a video X times per week or month. i don't care how often anyone posts a video. just post something good and when it pops up maybe i will watch it
I am really excited about this idea. I was always curious to see the "behind the scenes" for projects like comic book.
I’m trying to get my high school stuff finished so I can get into an art school, and I’m also planning on making and printing some comic books this year! I’m excited!! C:
@Dina Norlund good luck with your plans. My plans are to complete the fantasy book I've been writing for 2 years and cut down on my materials in my hobby room, and then I've also cut down on my daily vlog, but am now back with 7 video in a week
Thank you so much! Good luck with all your projects, they sound super rewarding and fun
I’ve always found you inspiring and am excited to see where you go from here with your TH-cam presence!
I'm so PROUD of you for making this choice. I look forward to seeing what you end up working on!
Awesome!! Looking forward to the changes. Definetely do what makes you happy :)
I’ve missed your posts! I have always found your work super inspiring. I’m just starting down a path of committing to a longer term art project and feeling overwhelmed so it’ll be rad to get an honest view of another person’s process for this! I really passionately love your random creatures though so i will miss that! You do you, live your dreams
I adore this and I'm so happy for you!!! I'm so excited for both free travel vlogs and your project based videos! You're a huge inspiration and this is gonna be so amazing!!!! I wish you all the best!
I'm already fan of your art, art style and your enthusiastic personality, don't worry, I will stick around ;)
Also, I'm so excited for you to go travelling, living the dream, go for it!
As for my plans, I will continue to build my fundamental art skills, paving the way for exciting projects
I'm still here, Dina! I honestly really love this decision because I love all your project-based videos a lot! Probably because this year I actually want to complete one myself. Either a small zine or small comic idea I've had for a while! I'm so happy that you're happy, and I'm excited to see where you go in the future!
Thank you so much! It’s just so good to see all these comments saying they are excited and also are working on projects. It just proves to me I’m doing the right thing and that people do want this sort of content! Good luck with the zine :D I promise you, holding the final printed product in your hands is the best reward in the world
Your plans really inspire me Dina - looking forward to your new content. I missed your videos
This is very exciting! I can't wait to follow along with your new channel format!
can't wait for these 'documentary style' videos, it's what i never knew i wanted from a youtube channel! i think the originality of it will bring you a new type of publicity
also please link your vlog channel along with shop links etc in your video descriptions!
Yessss thank you! That's what I want to hear hehe :D I'm pumped for this
@@DinaNorlund me too
Sounds great Dina! Do what makes you happy, your videos are always great and I learn a lot from them :) I’m also going to be working like this (project based) rather than random stuff hopefully blogging the stuff on my YT soon! I’ve started writing and illustrating my first graphic novel which is very exciting :) 💕
Trying to expand my Patreon mainly but I had a cute idea I may want to make a series of little illustrations or comics about, but I need to practice drawing people since I only draw animals lately 😬 excited for your changes and to see you travel!! There's always space here for you when you come to the east coast 💜💜💜
Congratulations Dina! Best wishes on your future direction and plans. YOU know best!
Your channel has inspired me to keep working on my graphic novel :-)
your content has always been such a big inspiration, and though i personally really enjoyed your old format i'm really happy you're making this decision. if you're happy and making things you love then we're all happy! xx
The reason I was watching you in the first place was to see your projects and I M glad I ll be seeing more project videos love you take care!