I consider watching your videos a part of my self-care. They are so soothing, beautiful, and honest. Thank you for making them!

Love this type of vlog without music and just talking, where you show little bits of your day combined with some hard core useful facts :D

Love it when you insert random bits of your day! The light is always so great and the rythm so smooth, it calms me instantly! And as always, thank you for the great videos and all the care you put into this channel!

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

ToT Thank youuuuuu!

@ShannOliver

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It's always the little day-to- day stuff that actually trips me up - where I could use some examples/guidance. Thank you! xo

i really loved how you merged the talking audio with the little video fragments :)

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaja :)

it's amazing to see the nitty gritty of an illustrator such as book keeping!thank you taking time to talk to us Fran!You are an inspiration!

I love the contrast of the calm video when speaking about burn out 💕

I could honestly just watch you go about your day all day. The beginning of these clips are so soothing. Hope you can take some time for yourself and relax! Your illustrations are a gift, i hope you enjoy them as much as we all do and take your time so you don't burn out

This video was like a beautiful little movie. Such pretty filming. I'm so excited for you to have some time to sit down and have cat cuddles! Have a lovely week.

My environmental heart beats faster because you're worried about the waste and looking for ways to reduce it >< 🌱

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

Baby, I'm a recycle-enthusiast! I recycle all cardboard and paper materials in my shop, plus I'm trying to use cello-bags at a minimum (specially for stickers and zines!) I get so anxious owning an online shop because there's SO MANY packing supplies involved, so I'm seriously the best I can to reduce and re-use stuff! >:) ps. we need a secret hand shake for our recycling enthusiast club

@raelaash4759

7 жыл бұрын

I did order from your shop before but I can't remember if the sticker sheets and the zine came in little plastic pocket things back then. if so, can we add a note asking you to not use them for a particular order and just like put the items as-is in the envelope? because I think I'm about to order something again, and that would be an awesome option c:

@Sara-ue1fy

7 жыл бұрын

:0 you replied! and you are so lovely and lovely Fran replied!!!! yay for trying our best for the environment! Also I found cellophane bags that are biodegradable :D - secret handshake;)-

With the world being so horrible and the news filled with hatred and the actions of terrible people your videos give me a few minutes of reprieve from the negative onslaught. I can not thank you enough for sharing so much amazing information on how to be an artist but also for just being a positive, kind and good human being through and through. I am so grateful that people like you exsist in the world and I really feel like you encourage others to be better humans too. I love your art, videos and the way you approach life.

since a year or so I feel like frann smiles so little like she was sad, idunno if anyone has notices this, i rewlky hope that its all in my head cuz I love frann so much and its is my biggest inspiration, lots of love to everyone, especially Frannie, saludos desde mexico.

OMG! A fran's video in my birthday, just the perfect present!

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVIIIID!!!!!! :D

I absolutely love how you or Ed film. You both can be filmmakers. Like seriously some indie rom com I can imagine that!

Love your 'ugly face' expressions! You make my day 😊

I'm so glad you got someone to help you! What you said about burning yourself as a freelancer is super true! I had an Etsy shop since my sophomore year of high school, and there was a point where school, making more items for my shop and sending orders as well as balancing everything else in life made me HATE what I was doing, so I ended up closing my store about two months ago and now I'm trying to find my love for creating again as well as getting my artistic juices flowing. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us :)

Hello Fran! Lovewin here. I am so glad you were able to get an assistant that works well with you. Help is important! Ouu the printer looks cool!

I love seeing a peak into your daily life and work. Thank you for sharing with us!

Yes please do more videos on the topic of the financial side of illustration! I appreciate this video, thank you Fran!

what an artsy intro. standing ovation for fran!!

I'm just starting as an illustrator in Uruguay and finding your youtube chanel is such a big help! I've been following you on instagram for a long time now and getting advise from you is gold. Thank you!

it's like you have read my mind or you've been in the kitchen yesterday night with me and my mom having the tough conversation "we need a better printer"... muchos abrazos desde Argentinaaa

I LOVE the glimpses into your every day life! the first minute of the video calmed me down immediately ♥

Saaaame, Fran! I used to think I could do everything alone - power through lady and girlboss and all that - but I've long realized I'm not the wonder woman I've thought myself to be. Having people around who believe in the same work that I do really helps creatively, and keeps me grounded. I would have loved to intern~ with you, Fran, but I live all the way in the Philippines! Magandang araw from here 💙

I am soo happy for you and your new employee! It is such a big step, hiring, and I am really exited to know that you will have more time to rest and focus on what you do best :) I have followed you for quite a while now and it is really cool to se how you and your business grows! Thank you for all the specific info about your printing process, and filing receipts metod!

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you Juliaaaaaa TOT

Every time I see a video from you, I save it for when I can give my full attention to it. I love seeing all that you do and how it all works behind the scenes!!! I am so happy that your business is doing so well ❤️

Fran, your videos are so warm and nice, they make me happy and inspire me every time. Thank you for that! And I watched the "intro" part twice because its so wonderful and soothing :,) thank you for your work and for being as natural as you are!

Im new to your channel and ive been binge-watching it for 2 days. It’s such a fresh breeze of air. The editing, the talks,.. the travel.. the realness in it all. It’s so different and so refreshing. This is real life. I wish you all the best and I wish you so much more followers!!❤️ Thank you,... I needed this❤️

I love the way this one looks more artsy kind of, sooo happy for you for the new person who help you, im in such kind of thinking (about burning out) so your video is on point for me, you always make me feel soooo much better everytime !!!

Thanks for sharing! You are generous for taking time and allowing artists to achieve their dreams of living off their art and that's amazing! The struggle is real but you make it easier!

Thank you for sharing your story, your tips, your sources. I love watching your videos and really love that you share so much. You deserve so much success!

Hi FRAN! I just wanted to let you know a few things...FIRST, I love your channel! I love everything about it and how you film! I enjoy watching you draw and seeing your fun drawings. Such an inspiration. I also wanted to let you know that I have done a shout out for your channel in one of my videos (P.S. I want you to know that this is not a plug for my channel what so ever, I hate it when people do that to me.) I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your videos and your art so much that I wanted others to know about you! You have a lot of great advice, calming and comforting vibes and I other's must know of your greatness! You have been an inspiration to me to keep going with my small little art business and never give up! I thank you for all you do and PLEASE DON'T STOP! Much Love!

How or where do you get stickers printed? I've been looking for things and places to start a sticker shop and would love suggestions!

I love your channel Fran! It gives me some inspiration in everything :)

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks baby

that first part of the video is sooo nice. it's soothing, relaxing, with beautiful imagery and colours and background noises, very well done!! I love this stlye of editing!

Your videos are always so calming and interesting, Fran, on top of being extremely helpful. I also love how genuine you are!

Highly recommend 1tap receipts phone app to cut down on paper receipts. hmrc no longer require you to keep physical copies, so being able to forward PayPal and online receipts directly to it is a lifesaver. Plus photographing and filing cash receipts. All download able to csv as well to put into whatever accounts format you use.

LOVE your channel/illustrations/rambling about things/personality/humor!👌👌👌

Your videos are always soooo visually pleasing 😍 I love watching them

Yeeeeees!!! Caras raras al final again!!!!! La verdad es que las extrañaba. Me sorprende lo organizada que eres y realmente lo que eso te ayuda a tener todo bajo control, no puedo evitar sentir una tremenda admiración por ello. Me alegro de que hayas tomado la decisión de cuidarte y de que las cosas vayan bien. gracias por tus consejos, son de mucha utilidad y lo haces desinteresadamente, gracias Fran. Un abrazo desde España.

This video is so beautifully made!

I've been doing some research on the taxes/record keeping aspects of opening an etsy shop since I'm close to opening my own, so this was really helpful, perfect timing! Thank you! 💖

OMG Elena, thanks to your videos I think that I'm getting a better english, I really love your way to organize all your things. Actually I'm a newcomer in your channel, but thanks God to find Frannerd!!! You are a leader... referent?... inspirational person that I look up to. UKWIM :D

Demasiado encantadora. Siento una gran admiración por ti y por tu trabajo Fran.

wow the beginning part was so calming, thank you!

I love love love how you filmed this.

how can someone dislike this video? this is amazing. thank you for sharing!

I love this. The intro is so peaceful ✨

Fran, soy nueva suscriptora, compatriota de uds... solo decirte GRACIAS!!!!!! tu canal es realmente maravilloso en todos los aspectos, de mucha ayuda para quienes estamos luchando día a día por lograr la independencia en nuestra carrera/trabajo.... te mando abrazos desde Valparaiso y muchos 😘😘😘😘😘

Thank you so much for this! My sister and I opened our Etsy shop almost 3 years ago and we have been blessed with much success as well... And verrrrry hard work, lol.

Such a lovely video! ❤️ I really liked to see how you organize your documents and important papers 😄

Thank you for the information. I have always wondered about tax and bookeeping for freelance illustrators! Beautiful video

I only started going through your videos yesterday, but you are already my super hero T_T

Im a fan from this moment ❤️

Really good productive video this one... and I like the space that you have shared.

me encantan tus videos son tan calmos... los amo. gracias fran

Love the behind the scenes clips plus the talking bits...essentially the WHOLE video ❤️

your vlogs are my absolute favorite!!♡ Hope you post more videos like these or maybe one day, even a vlog month!!

Final totalmente inesperado ♡

Amo TANTO la fotografía y edición de este video, si fuese película, desde el inicio ya estaría entre mis favoritas de la vida. Tu estilo documental, pastel, honesto, cálido bonito llena mi alma de felicidad. *inserte corazón bonito aquí* Btw, casi muero al ver tantas stickers juntas, ¡3,000! Y pensar que yo con tres plantillas no puedo con tanta felicidad. Es que las miro y suspiro, estoy pensando seriamente en proponerles matrimonio y huir a París (?). Se las muestro a todo el mundo y todo mundo enloquece conmigo. Ay :') En fin, gracias por subir tan bonito video. ¡Felicidades por tu nueva colaboradora!

Te amo Fran ❤ adoro tu trabajo

Fran siempre estoy agradecida de que compartas tanto y estés dispuesta a seguir ayudando, gracias de verdad. Es muy motivador ver cómo te están saliendo las cosas y cómo es que logras manejar todo. Que tengas un gran día, saludos 💟 (por cierto al final del video me quedé pensando en sí harías la despedida con caras y muecas como siempre, y un gusto ver qué si 😄😄😄)

the vlogwas so beautiful!!

Fran! I loved this video so so sooo much! I'm in the process of getting my act together with my record keeping and taxes so I think you may have just saved my life a little bit, thank you!!

@FranMeneses

7 жыл бұрын

:D OH GREAAAAT!!!!! I'm so glad I could help even a tiny bit :)

Thank you for your tips and for sharing your work!! Love your videos ♥️

thank you once again for this awesome video! You are a fantastic human being! You deserve all this success 💖

I love this editing format ♥️ Thank you ♥️

Your videos inspire me, Fran ~

Fran, quedo muy, muy feliz por sus conquistas. Saludos desde Brasil

El mejor video de todos! Me encantó!!!!!

I was super quick to click on that notification! Epson printers are the best, I use an Epson Workforce printer

I really love your Raw Videos .

Loved the video!😍 I just received the print I ordered on your etsy shop. I love it! Thank you. I cant wait to put it up on our wall😊

Thank you for sharing your day Fran, it helped me to think about how to organize things! And now to go have tea and cookies :D

Muchas gracias por hacer estos videos, Fran!! Son las personas como tú que me inspiran a sigue dibujando.

finally an original magically original vid. Really cool and interesting content girl

Love this video concept. You don't know how much you help!! More behind the scene stuff is awesome :D

Thank you, it's important to wannabe freelancer to see also how to deal with the boring stuff, so I love that you're showing us your methods in such an awensome video. Also, I watched Glow on netflix, It was amazing! 😍 I'm going to watch the documentary soon

4am, terminando mi presentación para un seminario que estoy impartiendo, necesito más café y ver un video de Fran (posiblemente con sus gatitos) :3, fin del descanso, volver a trabajar!

I really love your stickers! I am really looking forward to see you bring out more stickers! xxx

Thank you franned 😍😍😍

The beginning of this video was so soothing to me! It relaxed me instantly. And everything you said was super true, please do take care of yourself! Never forget that's the most important thing. Also, that ending was hilarious! Thanks for this video (this is the first time I'm commenting so thanks for everything actually)

the beginning of this video was so nice and peaceful I really love it I would love full video link that

Hooray for long studio vlogs!!

Thank you for this reeeeaaally helpful vid!! I've always wondered about the more "adult" side of illustration!! I am not a technical person at all but I know I must become one a little bit!!

This video is very well made! loved it

love love love Fran ☕

Such a useful video and also just mega cute and nicely presented as always :) thanks Fran!

hola Frannerd muchas gracias por responder nuestras preguntas, tu experiencia me ha ayudado mucho a mi y a mis amigas. Felicidades 😀😀😀😀 por todos los frutos que ha tenido tu trabajo duro. Es un gusto ver tus videos y como te va yendo a lo largo de tu carrera 😁.. que genial que tengas a tu ayudante 😍 llegar a un punto que haya crecido tanto tu producción. Saludos desde Chile y un fuerte abrazo.

wooo new video!!

Always love your videos, but especially enjoyed the little end section where you just say quietly. It reminded me of the videos Andy Warhol used to shoot of just one person sitting in front of the camera for 15 minutes and how they dealt with that "confrontation." ❤️

I'm not sure if it's the same outside Canada, but you can buy very large sheets of somerset, some places even have it on a 5ft roll. If you have the space to cut it down, it could be an option with less packaging.

Cada vez que veo que hay vídeo tuyo se me alegra la vida 💚 Saludos desde España 😘

I just watched the Glow documentary myself after having finished the series. So good! haha Thank you for telling us about your receipt organization and a bit about the tax return stuff because I am about to start my business myself and that is probably what scares me most! :)

i love how you edit your vids

As always, I just love the end of the video...

It is so cool, i love it, very inspiring!

Thanks for sharing all your secrets! ;) Your system for organizing receipts and things is great, I may have to copy that. In the US we call those clear things "sheet protectors" and I use them for all kinds of stuff. This was a really cool video, high five Fran!

I have been wondering about your printer for so long Fran! Thanks for sharing 🎉 Oh and congratulations on your new assistent! Although my heart did break a little, I wanted to apply so bad😂

Gracias por este video Fran! Ahora si podré hacer mis prints para el bazar al que voy a participar. En parte por todo el bonito trabajo que haces, tus videos y tus esponjosos gatos decidí tomar este proyecto. Te mando un saludo y que bueno que tomaste la decisión de contar con la ayuda de alguien para seguir haciendo lo que te apasiona y lo más importante cuidar tu salud.

Fran! Try Freshbooks for your invoicing and stuff, I put my expenses immediately on it and almost never do any work for taxes :) you'd love it.