Anatholene's Sketchbook

Hi! I go by Anatholene. I am an artist based in Los Angeles. I am currently learning how to paint with watercolors and medibang paint.

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This is really late, but I finished my #drawthisinyourstyle for @feefal.  (Ignore the random splatter, my hand slipped.) It was really fun to do someone else’s character for a change. I’ve never done that before, and since people are doing the challenge again, I think I’ll do a couple more. . . . . . #feeredraw #watercolorbeginner #shinhanart #watercolor #watercolour #beginnerwatercolor #watercolorart #watercolorpainting #watercolourart #watercolourpainting #watercolorartwork #watercolorartist #watercolors #watercolours #traditionalart #watercolorillustration #watercolorportrait #artistoninstagram #artstagram #canson https://www.instagram.com/p/BviFVALFHBr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8cucp36k77k0

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I’ll be posting a study for each BAP member as we countdown to the end of their contracts *cough*and-them-leaving-t$*cough*. Can’t wait to see how their careers evolve. Usually eyes are the easiest thing for me to draw, but Himchan’s eyes were a bit hard. His nose was easier though, and I suck at noses. I must be getting better with all this practice 🤔 . . . . #baphimchan #kimhimchan #himchan #chanchanieeeeee #bap #bestabsoluteperfect #babyz #foreverwithbap #freedomcountdown #bapfanart #kpopfanart #kpop #traditionalart #artsudy #artstudies #sketch #sketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8-YB0H618/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ih65gto6eo64

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As someone with depression and anxiety who has the habit of isolating themself for months or even years, Hikikomori was a bit painful to watch. As someone who just crashed after a day of hanging out for one of my best friends’ birthday, the video seemed surreal. It was like an out of body experience, watching yourself fall into yourself. It’s hard to even write about it without feeling a lump in my throat. I feel like I can understand Yongguk’s pain through my own. And in a sad sort of way, it makes me feel a little better knowing that it’s not just me who feels this way, especially today. I know I’m not alone. I know people who have depression and anxiety. In fact, it’s one of the things that brought us together because it was so surprising to find someone who understood those parts of us. Every time you could openly be yourself around each other there was a feeling of decompression from the pressure you felt to hide what was happening within you. Sometimes I forget all this after isolating myself for so long. I come from a culture where it’s not okay to be so open about mental health, and I’m thankful I live in a country and in a time when it’s become more understanding of this side of our health (especially the younger generations). I hope if any of you are going through the same thing, please, take a moment to stop fighting your demons and find an ally. Whether it’s a friend, a professional, a fellow BABY, just know that you are not alone. I read so many comments about people who connected to Hikikomori and to each other. Find a community. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is as long as you can show all sides of yourself to them. I know reaching out can make you want to hide even more, but I also know that if you’re fighting yourself that means you wants to be free from it. Please take care of yourself. Treat yourself how you’d treat Yongguk if that helps. . . . . #bangyongguk #bapyongguk #bangstergram #yongguk #hikikomori #bangyonggukhikikomori #yonggukhikikomori #bestabsoluteperfect #bap #foreverwithbap #babyz #bapfanart #kpopfanart #traditionalart #artstudy #artstudies #sketch #sketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4M4DQH0VN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c3cuntfeu8x1

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#Inktober Day 6: from left to right we have a white Lumina pumpkin, an Aladdin pumpkin, top right is a Jack o'little, and the bottom one is a Jarrahdale. It was really fun looking up different types of pumpkins and other gourds. Can you tell I missed Fall? #inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday6 #witchtober #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #pumpkin #autumn #fall #watercolors #shinhanprofessionalwatercolors #inktoberanatholene #anatholene https://www.instagram.com/p/Bou1QJeBhoL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n4p2yn6jcac8

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#Inktober day 5: electric eyes. I opted for something simple since I wasn't feel good. Starting next week I'm going to be focusing more on witch themed pieces. Can't wait! #inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday5 #witchtober #art #eyes #watercolorart #inktoberanatholene #anatholene https://www.instagram.com/p/Bom2rBjBTxN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tw3g7yeuhkgq

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#Inktober Day 4: Jack o'lantern Girl. I think she's the best so far. It was really fun to work on her, especially since I'm getting better at painting. #inktober #inktoberday4 #watercolorart #watercolorpainting #art #jackolantern #pumpkin #scythe #inktoberanatholene #anatholene https://www.instagram.com/p/BoiFP-_hWgQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pp1tiqroa5jq

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#Inktober day 3: an elf. I could barely finished this one, hence all the mistakes. I felt sick the whole time so I'm glad I'm done. I'll probably come back to this when I get better at painting though. #inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday3 #elf #watercolorpainting #watercolorart #watercolor #inktoberanatholene #anatholene https://www.instagram.com/p/Bofo9pZHV2B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d3q9h1updpfx

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#Inktober day 2 Done! Not sure if the paper is good for layering (should be) or if I'm not letting the layers dry enough before adding the next one, but it turned out a little funky. I see more wash experiments in my future. My prompt for today was a mushroom person, so I used a picture I took as a reference. She looks pretty cool, but I feel like this piece is going to be one of those "what I thought I drew vs what I actually drew" things Lol #inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday2 #witchtober #art #mushroom #watercolorart #watercolors #watercolorpainting #shinhanwatercolors https://www.instagram.com/p/Bocx0Jzn2fc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11yjggf4nlktd

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Stayed up late doing some studies. This one is my favorite. #drawing #instagramartist #sketch #anatholene #sketchbook #shadingpractice #practicemakesperfect #artstudies #2018goals #nomoreexcuses #makingdreamscometrue

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Just some nose sketches for practice #sketches #drawings #noses #pencildrawing #sketch #art #shadingpractice #sketchaday #artstudies #anatomyart #instagramartist #instagramart #artstagram #artistofinstagram #artskills #2018goals #practicemakesperfect #nomoreexcuses #anatholene

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Experimenting with hair #pigmamicron #cansonmixmedia #shinhanprofessionalwatercolors #watercolors #artblock #artstudies #artstudy #anatholene #freshstart2018 #2018goals #nomoreexcuses #painting #artstagram #instagramartist #practicemakesperfect #sketchbook

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Spent yesterday working on small pieces like this. Think I'm getting the hang of shading. #sketchaday #drawing #shading #shadingpractice #drawings #sketches #sketch #art #sketchbook #instagramartist #artstagram #artistofinstagram #2018goals #nomoreexcuses #artgoals #drawingskills

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Shaking off the anxiety by doing a digital painting warmup. At first it was just a galaxy, but it looked too plain so I added the meteor shower. Not too bad, if I say so myself. #meteorshower #galaxy #medibangpaint #medibangart #medibangapp #medibangpaintandroid #digitalpainting #sideprofile #instagramart #instagramartist #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #anatholene #practicemakesperfect #art #artblock

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Tried @danica.sills skin tutorial today. Not too bad, but I don't think the mixed media paper worked as well as I'd hoped. Also, maybe kinda sorta need to learn to be patient and go slow. #danicasillsinspired #watercolorartist #shinhanwatercolors #strathmoremixedmediapaper #anatholene #watercolors #practicemakesperfect #patienceisavirtue #art #2018goals #artstudy

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Random sketch #art #sketchbook #sketches #2018goals #portrait #artstudy #drawing #doodle #anatholene

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Anatomy studies. Eyes of BAP's Bang Yongguk and Moon Jongup, nose of Jared Padalecki, lips of Jensen Ackles, and ears of Monsta X's Wonho. (Really need to practice drawing both eyes.) #bangyongguk #bap #moonjongup #yongguk #jongup #jaredpadalecki #jensenackles #supernatural #monstax #wonho #anatomyart #kpop #2018goals #art #anatholene #anatomystudy #sketchbook

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Quick sketch of Jongup #moonjongup #jongup #jongupfanart #bap #bapfanart #kpop #kpopfanart #2018goals #nomoreexcuses #freshstART2018 # sketch #sketches #sketchbook #anatholene