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I spoke in front of 100 people and didn't have a panic attack!

I spoke in front of 100 people and didn't have a panic attack!

This may not seem like a big deal to most of you. But, to me, it's huge. My entire life, I've been crippled by panic attacks in social situations. Over 50 years of being afraid to go to weddings or funerals or comic conventions.

But, 3 years ago, I was diagnosed as Autistic.

For 3 years, I've been learning about my disability and going through therapy, and taking steps to advocate for myself.

My panic attacks, it seems, we're triggered by overstimulation. My brain couldn't process all of the noises and smells and feelings and sights. It was too overwhelming, and my body/mind would shut down.

You can see I'm wearing noise canceling headphones. I bring them with me everywhere. It seems silly that this is all it took to stop the panic attacks. But... it works.

I got up and introduced myself, showed a couple videos, and read a whole chapter of my upcoming book (Becoming an Artist... coming out in November) with NO PANIC ATTACK!

I just thought I'd throw this little victory out into the world because we could all use a little victory from time to time.

Sending big hugs from the Hobbit Hole ❤️

Scott

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Some more mini album cover doodles to donate to my local art store's pinboard.

Each one is about 3x3 inches and painted with watercolors and inks in about 25 minutes.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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Congrats on your book!

Your art has been one of the main influences for my own and im so happy you’re seeing even more success. I saw your book cover and wanted to take a crack at it myself :]

Wow! This is so good! I'm truly honored!

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WE HAVE A COVER!

This is the final cover for my upcoming book "Becoming an Artist" and I'm SO excited to share it with my friends (all of you)!

The book is ready for pre-order and I MUST get as many pre-orders as possible as it really helps the publisher know how many books to print.

If you like books or you like art or ESPECIALLY if you like both... here's the link and you can order from everywhere books are sold.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790575/becoming-an-artist-by-scott-christian-sava/9781401996932/

I don't ask for much, but I'd really like to see this book do well. So, I am asking, if you are able, please pre-order the book and share it with others.

Over the next couple of months, I'll be posting stories from the book and my amazing time I got to spend in New York City sketching (for the book. There's a bunch of original watercolor sketches I did in NYC just for this book) here on the channel.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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I Got Bored and Painted the Three Amigos Blue Shadow Song...

... cut them out...

...then I put it to the music...

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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I'm over halfway to 100 mini album covers given away at my local art store's pinboard.

Yay Me!

Each mini album cover is a 25 minute watercolor and ink painting on 3x3 inch watercolor paper and given away to trade with other local artists and students.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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I had an idea for a page in my book where I could draw some big flowing hair on a character when I sign it. Rather than a crudely drawn doodle, I'd finish off this piece with some art nouveau hair.

What do you think?

(I'm still waiting to hear what my editor thinks too)

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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Some 1 hour studies from y "60 Days of Studying the Masters" series on my Youtube Channel.

I learned so much just taking an hour each day to learn about (and copy) a different master artist.

I hope everyone gets a chance to do this at least once in their lifetime.

Watercolor and ink on 6x9 inch cold press watercolor paper

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

[ssavaart]

That time (6 years ago) I tried painting a blank Wonder Woman comic cover.*Note: It was NOT easy.

[ssavaart]

Some more little 25 minute mini album covers (3x3 inches each) to give away at my local art store's pinboard.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

[ssavaart]

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility

You are loved. Please be safe.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

[ssavaart]

Some more mini album covers!

I've been making tiny little (3x3 inch) album cover paintings to give away at my local art store.

I give myself a 25 minute time limit and I try to do 3 every week to drop off to the pin board we have at the art store.

It's been so fun recreating my favorite album covers (and some others have suggested).

Watercolors and inks on 3x3 inch watercolor paper.

I hope to continue to do more each week (and I post videos about them on my Youtube channel)

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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I Painted Medusa!

There's a limited run of prints for anyone interested!

https://www.ssavaart.com/prints

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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The publisher finally approved a cover painting!

They're going to add the text and possibly change the background... but here's what I came up with.

This is the FOURTH self portrait I did for the cover and the FIFTH cover I made (not to mention about a dozen thumbnails I sent them too).

I'll post the final cover once it's been sent to me.

This is gouache on 12x16 inch hot press paper.

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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IT'S HERE! MY BOOK IS FINALLY.... OFFICIALLY... AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!!!!

(Now I just need them to approve a cover)

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Welp…. Back to the drawing board… again.

The notes were “the image doesn’t look ‘encouraging’ to new readers”

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott

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I’m done! My book cover for my upcoming @hayhouse book “Becoming an Artist”!

Gouache (with a touch of colored pencil and acrylic markers)

I scanned the painting in and thought I’d try some “artist’s thoughts in the background.

What do you think?

This is my 3rd attempt at a cover and I’m waiting to see what the publisher thinks.

Try number one:

Try number two ( I REALLY liked this one):

The third try is an homage to Gustave Courbet’s “A Desperate Man”

I took photo reference of myself. See?

I'm hoping the book will be available for pre-order next week. It's due to be in stores in November.

Yay

Sending Big Hugs from the Hobbit Hole. ♥♥♥

Scott