Self Portrait Speedpaint '21 and Sketchbook Giveaway - How I Got This Far

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This video is an important one, because it is dedicated to you. Your years of support have gotten me to where I am and have made me who I am.
Acknowledging the people like you, who helped us become the people we are today, is the concept behind @shahzadmusic's new song and music video, "Who I Am." So, to thank you all, I've teamed up with Shahzad to give away these awesome sketchbooks from Denik. I've drawn myself on the front cover and have included a thank you note on the inside cover to remind you how much your support means to me.
To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is:
1. Like this video
2. Follow @shahzadmusic on Instagram
3. Follow Kiwi Byrd on RU-vid
4. Enter the giveaway at this link: www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/disp...
That's it! Three winners will be selected on June 11th, so enter while there's time!
Be sure to check out the music video for "Who I Am" while you're at it!
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@Sleepycattz 3 года назад

God I remember watching your hella old speed paints and finding you during the big SU phase lol, it’s amazing how far you have gone!

@sewergoblins4843 3 года назад

judging by these portraits, i’ve been here quite a while (i still remember the first one being uploaded ffs). it’s been so inspiring seeing your art and channel grow and im so glad you’re in a better place mentally. so psyched for whatever you do next!! 💕

@majo_animations9679 3 года назад

I’m glad you have grown, As a channel As a person And in general! I’m glad we have helped you and I’m glad to say you have helped us! Your art is stunning and the way you expressed how you’ve felt and how you’re feeling now made me CRY. can’t wait to see more of your progress!!! I’m bad with words but I hope I explained my point well.. [sorry for bad English? Idk]

@EmberTheLich 3 года назад

I've been following you on RU-vid and on Tumblr since 2015, I was only 14 when I came across your first Peridot speedpaint and I was instantly hooked. The growth you've had these past six years is astonishing. I get a sense of nostalgia when I look back at your 2015/2016 paintings, not because they're insanely old or anything, but because I've changed a lot since then, so it feels longer than it is. Thanks for all the years of fantastic art, It's been amazing growing up with you.

@bananapotatosalad2639 3 года назад

For some reason, this made me tear up ❤️. I relate to you in some ways. I love your growth and keep on growing!! Also the kitty kitty meow meow is just 🤌✨😩❤️.

@icedkoffeekat 3 года назад

Unironically you've been an inspiration to me for years and this video just hit in a way that really touched my heart. I am so glad that I can be a supporter of you, and I know I will continue to look up to you. Thanks for being awesome Kiwi

@bebefwee7493 3 года назад

I'm glad to see you going strong

@itsmik0512 3 года назад

I’ll be honest, you’re one of the reasons I didn’t give up drawing during my lowest point. I’d always watch your Speedpaints and feel motivated and inspired to keep going, you’re mega epic!

@user-od3em9sx2f 3 года назад

안녕하세요 저는 한국인 팬 입니다 초등학교때부터 당신 영상을 봐왔는데 벌써 저는 고등학생이 되어버렸네요 ... 영어를 잘 몰라서 영상을 다 이해하지는 못했지만 당신은 정말 대단한 사람이기 때문에 이렇게 많은 사람들이 당신이 팬이 되었다는 것을 말해주고 싶었어요😭💗💗 항상 응원합니다! Hello, I am a Korean fan. I've been watching your videos since elementary school, and I'm already in high school... I don't understand English well, so I didn't understand all of your videos, but you're such a great person, so many people wanted to tell you that you became a fan😭💗 💗 We always support you

@victorcamacho9919 3 года назад

I’m so glad to be here rn. I feel so proud of your goals and so happy to know that you are happy 🤧🤧 I will always be the 14 years old who sees your SU’s speedpaints while it’s doing him homework. Thank you for being here kiwi, you’ve inspires me as nobody could ever do 🤧🌻💖💖

@pixiestyx 3 года назад

You are still one of my biggest art inspirations! I get so excited every time I see a video from you, especially when you talk to us in them. I'm so glad things are better for you this year. I love seeing the comparison between this year's portrait and last year's. It's so much more hopeful and happy. :) Your kitty is so sweet - we also have one named Gwen. :)

@N00DLED00DLES 3 года назад

I know us watching your videos has help you’ve grown and helped you cope with your depression, but I hope you know that it’s done the same for us. At least for me it has. For a while I felt like I really had nothing to look forward to but then upon finding youtubers like you I found something very very easy and simple to keep me going. I just had to stick around until the next time you uploaded. And I’m so incredibly grateful for that 💛

@KiwiByrd 3 года назад

this is so amazing, thank you for commenting Q.Q it really is the little things sometimes that keep you going!! im glad my content could give you something to look forward to during a rough time 💜

@gracenblackwelder7727 2 года назад

I hope you know that you're videos gave me the same kind of inspiration that you got when you were younger. I used to watch your tutorials on loop trying to mimic your art style lol, and they really helped me refine my digital painting. I even won a gold ket at the scholastic art and writing awards for my work, and part of that is because of you! I'm hoping to go to SCAD as well, but we'll see if I get enough scholarships. Fingers crossed!

@betterlooking120 2 года назад

I've been here since your Eridan and Cronus speedpaints, and I remember being in Awe of what you were capable of and wanting to be like you. I somehow had no idea you were only a few years older than me?? I'm in art school right now too. You're so insanely talented, and I'm so happy to see how you continue to grow in the future!!

@lionlessart 3 года назад

Been watching for a long time but I never commented much. Anyway, congrats on the growth and thinking more positively! Good luck to the giveaway participants.

@HuntingSunder 3 года назад

You know, it's funny, because I was just watching a speedpaint from like... 2010? And it was jarring seeing something a decade+ later, and realizing just how much their art influenced my own. I had watched that speedpaint at least 30 times, and I almost felt like I had helped make it with how well I knew the strokes, and how much I had taken their strokes and used them to better my art. Not sure where I'm going with this comment, but you reminded me of that. And I'm so glad to see the difference between last year's portrait and this one.

@rinenenenenene 3 года назад

Your speed paints were a really big part of my childhood and really helped me improve as an artist, so happy you’re still around 😢❤️

@bento7062 3 года назад

oh my god, i remember i was around the same age as u were when u found out about speedpaints and i found your channel! you didnt have much videos yet but i rewatched your gorillaz and homestuck speedpaints over and over, trying to dissect how u made such good art. i didnt realize it was that long ago already, ur arts helped me so much in getting better at art myself. thank you so much 🥺💕

@TheMusicGirlsWorld 3 года назад

You are incredible Kiwi Byrd. SO happy and proud of you!!

@SweetandMinty 2 года назад

I started watching your videos in like 2015, and it's been so amazing to see you continue to grow! We're actually about the same age, but you've always been a big inspiration to me :) I'm glad you're in a better place now, and I hope you continue to have more good days than bad

@mitwodlemi 3 года назад

I don't know if I've ever commented on any of your videos before but you've been a HUGE inspiration to me over the years! You're my favorite artist!!! It makes me so happy to see that you've not only grown as an artist, but as a person. You give me hope.

@joshuabarnett2442 Год назад

I’ve been watching you for at least 8 years!! I’ve been hiding from the comments but I’m still here and miss you!! (I had to play some catch-up cuz I’ve been so busy!!

@Skeleton---Arts 3 года назад

I don't comment very often but this video really made me think of how your channel has affected me in so many positive ways. You were one of my biggest inspirations to start making digital art, and to later start making speedpaints! Watching your videos really helped me learn new techniques that I wouldn't have thought of without them. Thank you, Kiwi!!

@crystaltideVT 3 года назад

As someone who has been watching since your homestuck days (god this makes ME feel old) I've always looked up to your art techniques and the way you seemed to always improve with every piece. Knowing that you struggle with mental health issues as well really makes me feel like i'm not alone with my experiences and makes me respect you even more because i know how hard it is when your in that deep pit. The ability to grow is something so wonderful and i can't wait to see what you'll make next!

@amjzartist1995 3 года назад

I'm so glad you are here making art! I've loved your stuff for years.

@memoca. 3 года назад

I remember being 12 and wanting to make digital art without even knowing that u needed a tablet if u want to hace pressure or sensitivity. You are one of my main inspirations to start digital art and I've always loved ur style- I've even tried to follow ur tutorials lol. Im so glad that you still over here making amazing art and improving overtime. I think I found ur channel thanks to my SU phase lol...

@02Redfox15 3 года назад

I remember finding your channel through the skin tutorial you did way back when! I started using SAI because it was what you used, and I remember making like my favorite piece of art for that time in my life by following that tutorial. Im not a big commenter but I just wanted to say thank you so much! Your art has always been so inspiring to me and I'm always thrilled and in awe of what you are able to create. I'm so happy that things are looking up for you mentally and I love the bouncy energetic vibe of this year's portrait! Good luck in finishing your final year of college, and good luck with anything else you pursue! Thank you :')

@WoM 3 года назад

Very cool, great to see you pushing on :)

@schnapapoo 3 года назад

I'm so happy youtube was able to be a positive space for you, I know you definitely made it a positive place for thousands of young artists like me :)) I've looked up to you as an artist for years and I'm always excited when you post a new speedpaint! Thank you for sharing all your fantastic art with us over the years, I hope your passion for art and happiness continues to improve, you've already made it so incredibly far!!

@slimeconsole 3 года назад

i have loved watching your growth over the years! im so proud of you and how far youve come. im so happy that youre feeling better about yourself this year. excitedly anticipating to see where youre next adventure takes you 💕

@xxchocoecaramell 3 года назад

oooOOO another one ! it's always so nice to see ur portraits again 💖

@lemonadebunker6183 3 года назад

Very good to see that you're doing better! I've been watching you ever since I was around 14 and have learned so much from your videos, you have no idea! Your art has allways inspired, it was the main reason I started drawing digitally. I look forward to what you'll do in the future and I also wanted to say that I love your channel

@isabelsomething8762 3 года назад

You and your artwork have always been such a massive inspiration to me, seeing how your art has grown and changed over the years is the best :) I remember allot of times, when I was in a bad situation in highschool, i'd go to watch your speedpaints and it would inspire me to make more art. I'm always so excited to see what you do next, especially with all your ocs :D

@ayeletdrago 3 года назад

you're such a legend kiwi. i've been watching you for years and you're one of my biggest inspirations. i adore your art.

@divixxyy 3 года назад

I am overjoyed to hear that this channel is so helpful for you- that this channel is a safe place for you, that it brings you goals and dreams-- I feel almost... proud? to say I've been following you for 6 years- your Eridan speedpaint was the same to me as those animatics you described were for you. Your artwork really impacted me, and I'm so happy that it isn't just one-sided. That in watching your videos over and over and sharing them all with my friends - that I helped you too. You're doing so great!!

@MKRhaenerya 3 года назад

i've been following you for sometime ago, probably since you posted the "how to paint skin" tutorial that helped me a lot you have progressed a lot as an artist and as a person and im so happy for you! I usually don't comment on your videos but you're an amazing artist and im happy to know you're achieving your goals

@your_left_nipple 3 года назад

Can't wait for what you'll do next. Love you kiwi ! 💕

@smilingpandabur 3 года назад

I look forward to your birthday portraits every year! I found you during the Homestuck era (omg), and I have been in love with your sleepers ever since! I'm so glad you're feeling more vibrant this year! Also I love your kitty

@marashete 3 года назад

I’ve been watching you for a long time but I think this is the first time I’ve ever commented. Growth is fun and amazing and sometimes difficult and it’s so cool to look back on your older videos and see all of your art growth. I’ve learned a lot from you so thank you for sharing with us even when it was hard to

@Longgatedboy 3 года назад

So proud of you!❤️ you grown so much and watching you grow is so amazing and honestly I’m just so happy for you❤️❤️

@sweetheartsunday7724 3 года назад

You’ve been my biggest inspiration for years and years, I’ve been here for god knows how long and seeing your growth has inspired me to keep going as an artist. Mental health struggles and doubts be damned, i always found inspiration and comfort in your pieces, I hope that the world only has good things waiting for you :))

@happyhoppy2808 3 года назад

Hey, I just wanted to say you've been an immense influence on me. Your speedpaints and art are what introduced me to digital art and what motivated me to dive into it. I'm so proud of you and getting to see this arc of development well... I'm happy to be here.

@tyedyepapaya6155 3 года назад

god damn. ive been watching you since i was a middle schooler and i just graduated last week. youve inspired me so much as an artist the whole time ive followed ur tumblr and youtube. i know i dont know u but im still really proud that youve come this far and where ur at with scad and everything. keep being awesome!!!

@kilpzzyrandom 3 года назад

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii welcome back ✨ Glad to see that you're striving towards to your goals.

@onigireee 3 года назад

I followed you when I was in art school 6 years ago, and it's astounding to see you grow and improve _so much_ over the years. A definite inspiration, I wish you many more years of good health and success! ♡

@hypnosithea7553 3 года назад

ive been watching your videos for as long as i can remember and you have honestly been my biggest inspiration for art?? like whenever i think about what i want my art to look like i think of yours. your steven universe art was what inspired me to finally step out of my comfort zone of sparkle dogs and do more with my art!!! even if i dont watch your videos as much anymore i always look forward to your self portrait videos, your improvement between each one and the evolution of your style is so inspiring. i am so glad you are doing better mentally now and thank you for all of the content you've put out :)

@alien6091 3 года назад

Oh man I'm so proud of you! It's so nice to see the positive change in this years portrait. I still remember a few years back looking at your tutorials for the first time (": Thank you sm!

@arvidanseven862 3 года назад

Im sooo glad you're back and happier. Your arts always inspire me to make better art. I hope you are always happy.

@myuinyuu 3 года назад

U and ur cat are just so cutie! I'm so proud of u buddy ! Watch how much u have grown it's so good y'know ? I have depression too and as I really love ur art and style, I follow u as a example :)))💖 tysm for that ! Wish u luck for everything on ur life !!

@albabelen5628 3 года назад

beautiful as always! Love your art, I'm a real fan of your shading technique and the highlights that you do. Wish you well!

@Ama-si8tq 3 года назад

I'm glad to see from you again! I've watched (and rewatched) your videos since when you were using paint tool sai (I still use your brush configurations and some elements of your process on that software because you just taught me how to paint digitally, basically). I just wanted to say that I really really enjoy yoir videos and I'm happy to be one of the very assiduous constant viewers of your channel, lol. It's very nice to see how your "style" (or process, or... stuff. I'll go with style, I hope it's accurate) has changed over the years. I personally have been enjoying it. I admire how you're using more solid shapes in highlights and shadows and how natural it looks still. Also your color choices are amazing on this one. Hope to see more from you in the future, please take care!

@cowboyable 3 года назад

Man-- Hearing you tell your story in your own voice is amazing and inspiring. Hella proud of you man, I'm so glad that I've been able to support you and your art!! Keep truckin dude, you'll only ever continue to be amazing :]

@Gumdrodgak 3 года назад

im genuinely so happy for you and i hope you continue to thrive!!! also i think its funny how u mentioned showing your friends speedpaints you found bc i remember showing all my friends and my entire art class your speedpaints back when i was still in hs

@Raekiel 3 года назад

It's so inspiring to hear, that your life got so much better, as someone who struggles still with depression, it's like a light at the end of the tunnel. I love your videos, and I'm so happy to see you upload every time. You're amazing, I'm so proud of you for coming so far, and I can't wait for you to graduate and keep moving up and forward in life.

@Big-Crab 3 года назад

Your style has evolved so much! You’ve an inspiration and a teacher for years🥺👍 Thank you!

@koro-is-caffeinated 3 года назад

I found out about your channel through a BuzzFeed Unsolved speedpaint and Good Omens speedpaint, and I'm so glad I stuck around, because your art and development is worth subbing for

@felixwhatsittooya7349 3 года назад

Thanks for another inspiring video, Kiwi! I've been watching your vids for a couple years now and you're one of the main reasons I got into digital art I love your art and especially this piece Good luck at school!

@grumpymacaron 3 года назад

man, i remember finding your art and following your tumblr back in middle school, and now i'm finishing my first year in college! it's amazing to think about how much we've grown, and i'm excited to see what comes next! as always, amazing work, kiwi ^^

@lucasmmdasilva1826 3 года назад

Amazing to see you better, with your steps you hava change other lifes (like my life) inspiring us to keep going but awayls searching to be okay with the rest of our lifes. Stay strong!!!!

@starryguykai 3 года назад

so happy to see how you and your art have grown, im v excited to see where your journey goes!! your art has been a huge inspiration for me, and helped me to realize that i wanted to have a career in art! :] also your cat is lovely

@ajca3161 3 года назад

It's my first time to watch a video from you. Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate it. Congratulations on graduating soon. I'm looking forward to watching more videos from you. 🙂

@prospitdaydreamer823 3 года назад

This portrait is awesome! Love your work 😊

@kamenarts785 3 года назад

You have been an inspiration for so many, including me!! Thank you so much for all that you've done!!

@naqashan_zee 3 года назад

That is good stuff ✨❣️ love it also nice to hear you and your Struggling life story love your speedpaint and process!

@potatopotayto8332 3 года назад

to think you were one of the artists that most inspired me through my early phases, and now you've gone so far you've improved so much! this video makes me so happy :'D

@tempest6781 3 года назад

I feel you. I'm proud of you. Keep going and doing amazing art :)

@tempest6781 3 года назад

I remember you from. Long time ago on Tumblr... Damn we're old... We care about you and keep growing :) I hope a few years from now we'll do this again :)

@kd-exe 3 года назад

your art is so beautiful and it's so wonderful watching you grow !!! :') i'm so glad art and youtube has helped you because it's helped us to watch you!! congrats on your success in everything and we're excited to watch you continue! (ALSO WOOP WOOP GEORGIA GANG)

@cuppaint 3 года назад

This is incredible kiwi! I have followed you for years and I actually personally used your how to speedpaint tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us throughout the years. You have really inspired and taught me!

@KiwiByrd 3 года назад

wow thank you!! im so glad i could help in some way :D

@SaychelClarkeis4m0nst4h 3 года назад

You were my art inspiration when I was 13 (2015) I absolutely adore your artwork! (I remember putting you as one of my favorite artists in art class but my teacher told me to pick a traditional artist) Keep up the amazing work

@LoraDraws 3 года назад

That amethyst speed paint from so long ago opened a world to me, thank you fo doing that!! ❤️

@charlie1744 3 года назад

this is so wonderful! i’ve been following your channel and watching your art grow since... it’s been awhile? since pretty close to the beginning I think :) i’m so happy to hear you speak about how youtube has helped you just like your art has helped all of us bring beautiful things into our lives

@natattackunavailable 3 года назад

Gosh I remember being younger and being inspired by your videos!!! It's been a pleasure following your journey

@strawbewy2473 3 года назад

The meow made my day 💕 I love ur art, it inspires me so much!!!

@GraphicKraken 3 года назад

Really amazing self portrait. Glad that Cait (PixieStyx) shared this video so I could find your channel!

@roxanartventures 3 года назад

love your drawings always! specially the ms paint ones very impressive

@ekaterina9484 3 года назад

tbh i've been following your channel and tumblr since 2014 i guess (found you cause of your homestuck speedpaints hehe), and i need to be honest your art hugely inspired me during all this time!! it was always really enjoyable to watch over your progress, so i found this video really heartwarming and inspiring ^^ thank you for your art and videos, i hope you're doing well! (sorry for bad english, at least i tried :D)

@ellisgoldstein3264 3 года назад

Ive been here since the sapphire speedpaint, never got involved but I have loved watching you grow

@trashneet2394 2 года назад

I started watching you back when you drew Homestuck, you were the person that I first saw making speedpaints, you made me want to do that, I brought the same wacom you used to have, because if you could do it I could learn it too. It's crazy to think it was 6 years ago. I have come so far and it all started because your love for art inspired me to pursue it too. In those six years I've been through a lot of shit, lie, an awful lot, and drawing has taken my mind off things, inspiring me to draw the reality that I wanted. I don't consider myself good, but I do it for myself, because it's my time to don't think about reality and take my burdens off my shoulders. I really don't see my life getting better, but I can see myself improvint my art, which is some of the only reasons that I can say it's worthy living. Thank you for everything, for being my inspiration when I needed it, for being a friend when I had none, for being my distraction and teacher.

@takitodepescadito 3 года назад

I watch u since I was 10 y/o and ur art rlly influenced how I make art now and I always love to come back here everytime Im having a hard time drawing or just finding motivation in anything cuz ur art inspires me a lot, love from argentina

@getsquilly 3 года назад

your art genuinely makes me so happy you have been an inspiration for me for so long you are just wonderful...

@Zen_Desu 3 года назад

Keep going and doing amazing art I'm so proud of you 💕🎊

@Stanzafly 3 года назад

I joined the bandwagon when you started making Homestuck art. I also never really commented but I just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work.

@dumb_crumb3325 3 года назад

Your art makes me so happy

@Rilesjean 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey with us 💕💕

@ashleyssart 3 года назад

Honestly Kiwi, I'm super happy to have found you on RU-vid. Your artwork inspired me to start my own journey to Digital art. I went from drawing by mouse using gimp, to using a drawing pad on Sai, and I've gotten so good so fast and now I get to make some money off of my art! If it wasn't for you I would have never gotten started as soon as I did. So thank you truly Kiwi. Your art is always amazing, you as a person will always be amazing, and I hope we help you keep fighting for your dreams like you helped me and others fight for ours! If I ever have to explain how I got started as a digital artist, I'm defiantly saying it all started finding your channel lol. Thanks for everything. ~Ashley P.S Your cat is super adorable jesus christ lol.

@KiwiByrd 3 года назад

this is so sweet, ive read this like 10 times 🥺 thank you for taking the time to comment !

@VZombi 3 года назад

This is amazing and looks incredible on a sketchbook!

@KiwiByrd 3 года назад

thanks so much!

@didi7074 3 года назад

Damn, I wish I could buy like 5 sketchbooks, they look super cool and they seem so nice to draw on!

@megsneggs4410 3 года назад

You’ve got that Shorter Wong cut I love this btw and have loved seeing your art over the years!!

@KiwiByrd 3 года назад

thanks! and omg ive never seen this character before.... we are twins

@ohdot5443 3 года назад

I love this. The fact that you posted this video five days ago and I didn't get notified or even see that red ping followed by youtubers who have uploaded recently. ;-; looks great tho :D keep up the good work take care and stay safe

@YukinoKary 3 года назад

Your work was inspiring and the cover was beautiful. Congratulations! ~___~ I would love to have the sketchbook with your work of art and thus have a memory and would have a lot to draw and paint. It's incredible! At the moment I am still practicing digital illustration but admiring your work is an impulse to keep going and improve my level. Thank you for sharing the good note of the music and if you listen to it. Love video and music production. The art of both is unique!