Alice Coles's guest appearances

Alice Coles

The Busy Creator Podcast with Prescott Perez-Fox

Art Side of Life®

Michael Bierut

Anya Anti

Gabby Wallace

Cal Newport

Cathryn Lavery

Laura Roeder

Jim Hopkinson

Eric Kass

Douglas Davis

Betsy Helmuth

Debbie Millman

Steve Dotto

Todd Henry

Laura Thomas

Lisa Cummings

OwlTail

Hullo Alice

Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Alice Coles, a.k.a Hullo Alice, an illustrator, animator, designer and a YouTuber from Colorado. She has a popular YouTube channel where she makes art videos like speed drawing, tutorials, and challenges! Full Interview notes, guest contacts, key takeaways, and resources: https://artsideoflife.com/hulloalice-alice-coles/ Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners  ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium - thousands of creative classes - illustration, painting, photography, well-being and many others 🔈 KNOWABLE Audio Courses - try for free - growing library of audio courses from experts and yours truly 📚🎧  Audible* - get it for FREE for 30-days - learn by listening to hundreds of books; *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases 🎓 Evolve Artist Program -  better than an art college education and only at a fraction of the cost - World’s Simplest Art Training Method  Subscribe to Art Side of Life Podcast to get notified when I post new episodes! https://artsideoflife.com/itunes &amp; https://artsideoflife.com/spotify Follow Art Side of Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art_side_of_life/ Subscribe to Art Side of Life http://subscribe.artsideoflife.com/newsletter Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Alice for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye! Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ivkam/

Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Alice Coles, a.k.a Hullo Alice, an illustrator, animator, designer and a YouTuber from Colorado. She has a popular YouTube channel where she makes art videos like speed drawing, tutorials, and challenges! Full Interview notes, guest contacts, key takeaways, and resources: <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/hulloalice-alice-coles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artsideoflife.com/hulloalice-alice-coles/</a> Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners <ul> <li>⭐️ <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/skillshare-pod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium</a> - thousands of creative classes - illustration, painting, photography, well-being and many others</li> <li>🔈 <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/knowable-pod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">KNOWABLE Audio Courses</a> - try for free - growing library of audio courses from experts and yours truly</li> <li>📚🎧 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Books-and-Originals/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=18145289011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=asol09-20&amp;linkId=1abcbe00ae02d73934f8262ed8466e0a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Audible</a>* - get it for FREE for 30-days - learn by listening to hundreds of books; *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases</li> <li>🎓 <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/evolve-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Artist Program</a> -  better than an art college education and only at a fraction of the cost - World’s Simplest Art Training Method</li> </ul> Subscribe to Art Side of Life Podcast to get notified when I post new episodes! <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artsideoflife.com/itunes</a> &amp; <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/spotify" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artsideoflife.com/spotify</a> Follow Art Side of Life on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/art_side_of_life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/art_side_of_life/</a> Subscribe to Art Side of Life <a href="https://artsideoflife.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://subscribe.artsideoflife.com/newsletter</a> Thanks for listening! Special thanks to Alice for joining me today. If you enjoyed this interview please let me know with a review, hopefully, 5 stars because I would like to reach many artists like you! See you in the next episode :) Bye! Connect with me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivkam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivkam/</a>

Ep.69: Inspiring YouTube art communities with Alice Coles (Hullo Alice)

Alice Coles (@HulloAlice) is an illustrator, artist, designer, and video producer based in Colorado. She has honed her skills and created a signature style thanks largely to her own video production schedule. Alice publishes tutorial videos and showcases her experiments on her YouTube channel, HulloAlice. In this conversation, we discuss Alice's origins as an illustrator, how she found supporters in the YouTube community, what art supplies she relies on, and what sort of desk setup she uses to film her own work as it happens. See more of Alice's work and get in touch on her website, AliceRColes.com.  GET THE EPISODE Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 76 (MP3, 38:55 18.7 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 76 (OGG, 38:55, 20.2 MB)SUBSCRIBE TO GET NEW EPISODES  Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes or on Android   Show Notes &amp; Links Prescott and Alice met at a design conference in Phoenix Alice describes her work as "an exploration of herself, her memories, and her place and role in the world." Alice uses storytelling in her art, calling herself an illustrator Monument Valley Loish, artist and inspiration of Alice Kaizen, the Japanese idea of continual self-improvement Alice admits she doesn't quite have the time/focus for too many commissions  Sycra on YouTube  Baylee Jae on YouTube  "YouTube can be toxic at times, I've seen, but the art community is so supportive of each other." —Alice Coles Tweet This  Alice started making videos "every couple of months" but found consistency through audience momentum Alice is primarily a watercolour artist Faffing, a definiton Matt Cremona, woodworker/furniture maker on The Busy Creator Podcast  Matt Cremona on YouTube Doctor Who Papasan Chair  "Watercolour is the worst medium to scan." —Alice Coles Tweet This "I tend to barrel through life like a rolling stone." —Alice Coles Tweet This  Tsundoku, the Japanese word for "the constant act of buying books, but never reading them" Reddit Alice hails from Desborough, Northamptonshire, UK  Alice Coles on Twitter  Alice Coles Illustration on Facebook  Alice Coles on Facebook  Alice Coles on Instagram  Alice Coles on YouTubeTools Windows Movie Maker Lightbox Winsor &amp; Newton India Ink Dip Nib White Guash Gel Pens Prismacolor pencils Watercolor colored pencils Desk from Target with a hutch Custom lights Bookcases Wacom Intuos 5 tablet Wacom Cintiq monitor/tablet Adobe Photoshop BasecampTechniques Start with inspiration — colour combo, landscape, etc. Use figure references for anatomy Paint in layers — block in shadows first, then skin tone — keep it thin Underpaint (paint an entire paper with a single colour to instill a tone or feeling) Use a hairdryer to dry your layers Use a hairdryer to cure swimmer's ear Complete a painting in a single sitting (2–6 hours) Batch videos, especially when lighting/hair/make-up is required Watch a speed version of your video first, then record it again in real-time Increase contrast and colour-depth in Photoshop — with the aim to match real-life colours Use planners and lists — "bullet journal"Habits Keep supplies organized in clear cases — jars, boxes, etc. Create an inspiring workspace, use personal items and motifs Aim for a consistent wake-up time (maybe 8 am) Reply to comments and emails first thing in the morning Read while you eat, and before you go to bed Don't be so hard on yourself (regarding time management or inconsistency) List out your tasks for the next day

Alice Coles (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/hulloalice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HulloAlice</a>) is an illustrator, artist, designer, and video producer based in Colorado. She has honed her skills and created a signature style thanks largely to her own video production schedule. Alice publishes tutorial videos and showcases her experiments on her YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Rainingwaters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HulloAlice</a>. In this conversation, we discuss Alice's origins as an illustrator, how she found supporters in the YouTube community, what art supplies she relies on, and what sort of desk setup she uses to film her own work as it happens. See more of Alice's work and get in touch on <a href="http://www.alicercoles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her website</a>, <a href="http://AliceRColes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AliceRColes.com</a>.  GET THE EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/busycreator/TheBusyCreator_76_AliceColes.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 76</a> (MP3, 38:55 18.7 MB)</li> <li><a href="http://busycreator.com/podcast-eps/TheBusyCreator_76_AliceColes.ogg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 76</a> (OGG, 38:55, 20.2 MB)</li></ul>SUBSCRIBE TO GET NEW EPISODES <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-busy-creator-podcast/id816956921?mt=2&amp;uo=4&amp;at=10ltSM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/busycreator.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://busycreator.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes</a> or <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/busycreator.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Android</a>    Show Notes &amp; Links <ul> <li>Prescott and Alice met at a design conference in Phoenix</li> <li>Alice describes her work as "an exploration of herself, her memories, and her place and role in the world."</li> <li>Alice uses storytelling in her art, calling herself an illustrator</li> <li><a href="http://monumentvalleygame.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monument Valley</a></li> <li><a href="http://loish.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loish</a>, artist and inspiration of Alice</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kaizen</a>, the Japanese idea of continual self-improvement</li> <li>Alice admits she doesn't quite have the time/focus for too many commissions</li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Sycra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sycra on YouTube</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BayleeCreations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baylee Jae on YouTube</a></li> </ul> "YouTube can be toxic at times, I've seen, but the art community is so supportive of each other." —Alice Coles <a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=%22YouTube%20can%20be%20toxic%20at%20times,%20but%20the%20art%20community%20is%20so%20supportive.%22%20%E2%80%94%40HulloAlice%20via%20The%20%40BusyCreator%20Podcast%20http%3A//busycreator.com/76" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This</a> <ul> <li>Alice started making videos "every couple of months" but found consistency through audience momentum</li> <li>Alice is primarily a watercolour artist</li> <li><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=faffing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faffing</a>, a definiton</li> <li><a href="http://mattcremona.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Cremona</a>, woodworker/furniture maker <a href="http://busycreator.com/61" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on The Busy Creator Podcast</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mcremona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Cremona on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doctor Who</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H94RGLG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00H94RGLG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=QEKPGH2DJ5XI6BOZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papasan Chair</a></li> </ul> "Watercolour is the worst medium to scan." —Alice Coles <a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=%22Watercolour%20is%20the%20worst%20medium%20to%20scan.%22%20%E2%80%94%40HulloAlice%20via%20The%20%40BusyCreator%20Podcast%20http%3A//busycreator.com/76%20%23painting%20%23watercolor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This</a> "I tend to barrel through life like a rolling stone." —Alice Coles <a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=%22I%20tend%20to%20barrel%20through%20life%20like%20a%20rolling%20stone.%22%20%E2%80%94%40HulloAlice%20via%20The%20%40BusyCreator%20Podcast%20http%3A//busycreator.com/76%20%23artist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundoku" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsundoku</a>, the Japanese word for "the constant act of buying books, but never reading them"</li> <li><a href="http://reddit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reddit</a></li> <li>Alice hails from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desborough" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desborough, Northamptonshire, UK</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HulloAlice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Coles on Twitter</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HulloAlice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Coles Illustration on Facebook</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Lovete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Coles on Facebook</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/HulloAlice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Coles on Instagram</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Rainingwaters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Coles on YouTube</a></li></ul>Tools <ul> <li><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/movie-maker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Windows Movie Maker</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YA9GP0G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00YA9GP0G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=M5TZJNPLFMBNFUL7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lightbox</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027IUPYO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0027IUPYO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=WQR4NXSMFK6IV6LR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winsor &amp; Newton India Ink</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SITGX38/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00SITGX38&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=QPY2D2PKS7PWYKX4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dip Nib</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZHS5ZQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004ZHS5ZQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=JW32NYEOMX52X457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Guash</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012EF9S9C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B012EF9S9C&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=ITYGWAW67NFW2IGZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gel Pens</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IEEV/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00006IEEV&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=AYCES4A76RGQR2DY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prismacolor pencils</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=Watercolor%20colored%20pencils&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;linkId=J23XECTGW2AO7BZI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolor colored pencils</a></li> <li>Desk from <a href="http://target.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a> with a hutch</li> <li>Custom lights</li> <li>Bookcases</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EN27SHY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00EN27SHY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=FWIY5GQEWRWHMEI4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wacom Intuos 5</a> tablet</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSOSCNE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00BSOSCNE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkId=N7ZIWD4NC2WTTHIK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wacom Cintiq</a> monitor/tablet</li> <li><a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html?sdid=KKQIN&amp;kw=semgeneric&amp;ttsrccat=sem-ww-di-ps-brand&amp;mv=search&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!93731617578!e!!g!!adobe%20photoshop&amp;ef_id=VoTAFgAAAfBlnCNE:20160207161915:s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adobe Photoshop</a></li> <li><a href="http://basecamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basecamp</a></li></ul>Techniques <ul> <li>Start with inspiration — colour combo, landscape, etc.</li> <li>Use figure references for anatomy</li> <li>Paint in layers — block in shadows first, then skin tone — keep it thin</li> <li>Underpaint (paint an entire paper with a single colour to instill a tone or feeling)</li> <li>Use a hairdryer to dry your layers</li> <li>Use a hairdryer to cure swimmer's ear</li> <li>Complete a painting in a single sitting (2–6 hours)</li> <li>Batch videos, especially when lighting/hair/make-up is required</li> <li>Watch a speed version of your video first, then record it again in real-time</li> <li>Increase contrast and colour-depth in Photoshop — with the aim to match real-life colours</li> <li>Use planners and lists — "bullet journal"</li></ul>Habits <ul> <li>Keep supplies organized in clear cases — jars, boxes, etc.</li> <li>Create an inspiring workspace, use personal items and motifs</li> <li>Aim for a consistent wake-up time (maybe 8 am)</li> <li>Reply to comments and emails first thing in the morning</li> <li>Read while you eat, and before you go to bed</li> <li>Don't be so hard on yourself (regarding time management or inconsistency)</li> <li>List out your tasks for the next day</li></ul>

Finding a Community Online and Crafting a Signature Style with Illustrator, Designer & Artist Alice Coles — The Busy Creator Podcast 76