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AiTommy's Art'n Toon Talk - A Japanese artist sharing art tips, stories, and creative life
By AiTommyArts
AiTommy's Art'n Toon Talk - A Japanese artist sharing art tips, stories, and creative life episodes
- Done vs. Perfect: Why Revision is the Most Important Step
In this episode, I talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough in art education: the crucial step of revision and refinement. After submitting my book manuscript to Amazon and IngramSpark (releasing March 20th!), I want to share what I've learned about the revision process and why skipping it might be holding you back from reaching a professional level.
The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 is on Amazon!
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Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
12 min - Why We Clean When We Should Be Creating? Surviving the Middle of Creative Projects
In this episode, I explore the reasons behind productive procrastination during long-term creative projects and share strategies for managing mental energy when the finish line feels out of reach.
The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 is on Amazon!
Add my book to your TBR list!
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Send me your questions, struggles, and stories!
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Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
14 min - Sustaining Your Habit Through Small Steps
In this episode, I discuss the single most important mindset for maintaining consistency: reducing your goals to the smallest possible step to preserve momentum without burnout.
Atomic Habits : https://amzn.to/4aCYvTb
The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Send me your questions, struggles, and stories!
https://forms.gle/CEpy15diZ3eDQx4d7
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
9 min - Love, Romance, Fear, and the Artist Behind the Art
In this episode, on Valentine’s Day, I step away from my usual art talk and share something much more personal... my complicated and honestly a little negative relationship with love and romance.
Send me your questions, struggles, and stories!
https://forms.gle/CEpy15diZ3eDQx4d7
The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
11 min - Finding a Healthier Way to Use Social Media as an Artist
In this episode, I share my personal experiences with social media as an artist, including the pressure, the anxiety, and the moments where it all feels overwhelming.
Instead of framing social media as purely good or bad, I talk about how I am learning to use it more intentionally, how I protect my mental space, and how creatives can build a healthier relationship with these platforms while continuing to create.
Preorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
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Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
22 min - Criticism Is Inevitable, and You Shouldn’t Run From It
In this episode, I talk about the fear every artist, writer, and creative faces when releasing their work into the world. From professional reviews and harsh criticism to the emotional weight of negative feedback, this episode explores why criticism is not something to avoid, but something you must be prepared to carry.
Preorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
24 min - Artists, Loneliness, and Learning to Sit With It
In this episode, I explore why loneliness is not just something many artists, writers, and creatives experience, but something that often becomes essential to the work itself. I talk about how time spent alone sharpens observation, deepens ideas, and creates the space needed for honest creation.
Kelsey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KelseyRodriguez/videos
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Preorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
21 min - Why Consistency Beats Talent, Motivation, and Luck for Artists
In this episode, I talk about why “continuing” is one of the most powerful advantages you can have as an artist. Most people quit early. Podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, creative hobbies, they all tend to fade out after just a few attempts. But simply staying in the game already puts you ahead of the majority.
My Substack: https://aitommylove.substack.com/aboutJoin the ARC team!: https://forms.gle/Tc8brGZR3t9QweKM8
Preorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
18 min - Why Self-Branding Matters More Than Ever as an Artist
In this episode, I talk honestly about self-branding as an artist, something I used to think had nothing to do with me.
But as social media algorithms, and AI continue to change the creative landscape, I’ve realized that it’s no longer just what you make that matters, but who you are and how you create.If you’ve ever wondered whether self-branding really matters for artists, this episode is for you.
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Preorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
✦ ✦ ✦
Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
15 min - Planning 2026: Goals, Habits, and Systems That Actually Work
In this episode, I talk about how I’m approaching goal setting for 2026 as an artist and creator. We’ll go over practical methods, common mistakes, and how to turn vague goals into habits you can actually stick to. This is about building a year that works for your energy, your projects, and your real life.
Micro Class: WOOP!Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of MotivationPreorder is live!! The Princess and the Blade, Book 1
Add my book to your TBR list!
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Follow me:
Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aitommylove
Membership: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove
Discord: https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE
Newsletter: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe
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About AiTommy's Art'n Toon Talk - A Japanese artist sharing art tips, stories, and creative life
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Wanna hear the behind-the-scenes chaos of a ship-obsessed Japanese artist who pours their soul into her OCs and PPG fanart?
Welcome to AiTommy's Art'n Toon Talk, the place where a Japan-based artist chats with you while you draw, write, or create. I share quick art tips, fun thoughts on illustration, anime, and cartoons, plus the everyday stories of my life.