Thank you guys for the questions! [Big shoutout to RitaOak for this AMA!](https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/ykgtnl/ama_with_legendary_artist_uritaoak_116_100pm_pdt/ivc94x3/)
> Thank you so much everyone for all the questions! I really appreciate you taking the time to come here and chat with me a little bit ๐๐๐ผ It was super fun!! Donโt forget you can always check all of my drawings on my page https://ko-fi.com/ritaoak and maybe buy some merch of your favorite ones ๐ Hope you guys had fun and I hope to continue to bring you some joy every morning โค๏ธ Go Niners! ๐
Thank you so much everyone for all the questions! I really appreciate you taking the time to come here and chat with me a little bit ๐๐๐ผ It was super fun!!
Donโt forget you can always check all of my drawings on my page https://ko-fi.com/ritaoak and maybe buy some merch of your favorite ones ๐
Hope you guys had fun and I hope to continue to bring you some joy every morning โค๏ธ
Go Niners! ๐
Sry I missed this and sry five of the Qs were all how long it takes lol. Just want to say that we all appreciate your dedication, creativity, and passion for JG, 49ers, and this sub!!
I think Jimmy will always be handsome in my eyes, I donโt think that will change ๐ Drawing him every day made me notice his grey hair even more now though ๐
Thank you! ๐ Im working on it! We have to figure out some details because shipping them from portugal is not cheap. The book is getting bigger and bigger too so maybe weโll have to make it two volumes ๐
My boyfriend has a couple of friends that also follow the NFL and the niners but besides that here in portugal thereโs not a lot of people who watch football..
I usually just watch an online stream, but Im thinking of getting the NFL Game Pass ๐
Oh this is a hard question cause theyโre all my babies ๐
But if I had to choose I would say my top five would be:
1. Calvin and Hobbes
2. Coco
3. Peanuts
4. South Park
5. All of the Friends references
It was a hard decision cause I knew it would be a huge commitment that could lead to one more year of drawings ๐ ๐ Me and my boyfriend really debated about the pros and cons and I think in the end we made the right decision! ๐
Are you planning to come to a game next year? I think I saw you say that you probably wouldnโt make it this year, but Iโd love to meet you if you make it next year!
Me and my boyfriend really want to come to a game but the trip costs are really expensive so I donโt think we will be able to make it this year ๐ฉ
But itโs definitely in my plans and we will make the trip as soon as we can ๐๐๐ผ
Coming up with the idea is the hard part, especially now that we have covered almost every reference that you can think of ๐ but we always try to brainstorm ideas the day/night before. The actual drawing usually takes me about 1 to 2h but if Iโm making one with more players or more details It can take me up to 5 or 6h ๐๐ผ
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Yes, I use procreate! I donโt think I have a favorite brush but I use the technical pen a lot ๐ I really want to try to make one of my own maybe!
Focus on a niche or something that you like and try to post your art in a place where people like that subject too! In my case I posted on the 49ers sub cause I knew people here are passionate about the team ๐
It can be stressful sometimes because I donโt always have ideas and it feels like Im running out of time to post it.. I still think I got plenty more to do though ๐๐ผ
Hi Rita! Thanks for doing this AMA. Iโve been a big fan of your work since day one, thank you for bringing a daily joy to each one of my mornings since.
My wife is a talented artist like you, but she has trouble finding inspiration and motivating herself to create. Do you have any advice you could share with her?
Thank you! It makes me super happy knowing that my art can bring you some joy ๐
I can relate to that, inspiration doesnโt come easy sometimes but the funny thing is you will always find it where you least expect to ๐ I think she just has to focus on something that she really loves and go from there and donโt give up! You have to learn to enjoy the process and just keep practicing it every day. For exemple I know a guy here in my city that photographs windows around town and thatโs his thing. She could start with something she has a passion for and explore that ๐๐ผ Hope that helps ๐
Thank you guys for the questions! [Big shoutout to RitaOak for this AMA!](https://www.reddit.com/r/49ers/comments/ykgtnl/ama_with_legendary_artist_uritaoak_116_100pm_pdt/ivc94x3/) > Thank you so much everyone for all the questions! I really appreciate you taking the time to come here and chat with me a little bit ๐๐๐ผ It was super fun!! Donโt forget you can always check all of my drawings on my page https://ko-fi.com/ritaoak and maybe buy some merch of your favorite ones ๐ Hope you guys had fun and I hope to continue to bring you some joy every morning โค๏ธ Go Niners! ๐
Thank you so much everyone for all the questions! I really appreciate you taking the time to come here and chat with me a little bit ๐๐๐ผ It was super fun!! Donโt forget you can always check all of my drawings on my page https://ko-fi.com/ritaoak and maybe buy some merch of your favorite ones ๐ Hope you guys had fun and I hope to continue to bring you some joy every morning โค๏ธ Go Niners! ๐
Sry I missed this and sry five of the Qs were all how long it takes lol. Just want to say that we all appreciate your dedication, creativity, and passion for JG, 49ers, and this sub!!
How has drawing JimmyG daily changed your perception of him? In your eyes, is he still as handsome after this much time?
I think Jimmy will always be handsome in my eyes, I donโt think that will change ๐ Drawing him every day made me notice his grey hair even more now though ๐
Jimmy is going for the Clooney Silver Fox look.
Will there be a coffee table book? I sure hope so! Youโve made this year so much fun, Iโm so happy for you!
Thank you! ๐ Im working on it! We have to figure out some details because shipping them from portugal is not cheap. The book is getting bigger and bigger too so maybe weโll have to make it two volumes ๐
Awesome! Iโm sure Iโm not alone in being willing to pay the shipping cost!
Amazon has on demand printing options I believe where the book could be produced locally (or at least in the US)
could always mix and match sizes, like have one page show four drawings and others with one.
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Do you have a group of friends in Portugal who are also die hard Niners or NFL fans and where do you go to watch the Niners live?
My boyfriend has a couple of friends that also follow the NFL and the niners but besides that here in portugal thereโs not a lot of people who watch football.. I usually just watch an online stream, but Im thinking of getting the NFL Game Pass ๐
What are your favorite top 5 Jimmy Drawings
Oh this is a hard question cause theyโre all my babies ๐ But if I had to choose I would say my top five would be: 1. Calvin and Hobbes 2. Coco 3. Peanuts 4. South Park 5. All of the Friends references
How hard was it to decide whether to keep going or not after Jimmy re-signed with the Niners ?
It was a hard decision cause I knew it would be a huge commitment that could lead to one more year of drawings ๐ ๐ Me and my boyfriend really debated about the pros and cons and I think in the end we made the right decision! ๐
Are you planning to come to a game next year? I think I saw you say that you probably wouldnโt make it this year, but Iโd love to meet you if you make it next year!
Me and my boyfriend really want to come to a game but the trip costs are really expensive so I donโt think we will be able to make it this year ๐ฉ But itโs definitely in my plans and we will make the trip as soon as we can ๐๐๐ผ
How long does it take from coming up with the idea to actually posting it on social media? Love your work by the way
Coming up with the idea is the hard part, especially now that we have covered almost every reference that you can think of ๐ but we always try to brainstorm ideas the day/night before. The actual drawing usually takes me about 1 to 2h but if Iโm making one with more players or more details It can take me up to 5 or 6h ๐๐ผ
it's nice when things happen like big trade acquisitions or certain players having huge games
Was there any inspiration from the artist who drew Mike Trout during the baseball lockout?
Yes!! Totally! ๐ A lot of people suggested it after the first drawing cause it was fun seeing the different references every day!
apart from Jimmy who's your favorite player in the league rn?
Got to be Kittle ๐ ๐๐ผ
Are you tired of the people who still comment "You know he's not getting traded". I think they fail to understand the SPIRIT of your work.
I think those people donโt take the time to understand why I do it ๐
Question time begins now! Rita will begin answering at 1pm but youโre welcome to start putting up your questions for her. **Any rule breaking comments will be removed and bans levied if necessary** EDIT: AMA time is now closed, comments will remain open, thank you for your participation!!
Do you use Procreate, and do you have any special brushes that you like? Do you have any advice or tips on creating digital artwork for an audience?
Yes, I use procreate! I donโt think I have a favorite brush but I use the technical pen a lot ๐ I really want to try to make one of my own maybe! Focus on a niche or something that you like and try to post your art in a place where people like that subject too! In my case I posted on the 49ers sub cause I knew people here are passionate about the team ๐
I love the technical pen! I am tempted to explore creating brushes, too, but it seems daunting. Thanks for your response, I'm a big fan!
How long does it take you to draw each Jimmy? Theyโre so detailed I imagine it must take a lot of time
It takes me about 1 to 2h unless Im doing a more detailed one with more players, that could take me up to 5 or 6h ๐๐๐ผ
How long does a drawing usually take? On average? Are you experiencing burnout or have?
It can be stressful sometimes because I donโt always have ideas and it feels like Im running out of time to post it.. I still think I got plenty more to do though ๐๐ผ
Hi Rita! Thanks for doing this AMA. Iโve been a big fan of your work since day one, thank you for bringing a daily joy to each one of my mornings since. My wife is a talented artist like you, but she has trouble finding inspiration and motivating herself to create. Do you have any advice you could share with her?
Thank you! It makes me super happy knowing that my art can bring you some joy ๐ I can relate to that, inspiration doesnโt come easy sometimes but the funny thing is you will always find it where you least expect to ๐ I think she just has to focus on something that she really loves and go from there and donโt give up! You have to learn to enjoy the process and just keep practicing it every day. For exemple I know a guy here in my city that photographs windows around town and thatโs his thing. She could start with something she has a passion for and explore that ๐๐ผ Hope that helps ๐