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Hi Carolyn, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this video, thanks for connecting/commenting. I really hope you can continue to let yourself play... you know... we learn so much better/more when we are relaxed, so there's a great reason to approach our art playfully when we can. warm wishes to you, Denise 🌼🌼🌼

thanks Jane... yes... am a great fan of the relaxed line work.... thanks for watching/connecting/commenting, I appreciate it. xx

Oh Cassiye, thank you. So lovely to hear you're familiar with IFS and work with your Inner family too, so very special. warmest wishes to you, Denise x 💛

@@kookaburra24 thank you 💚🙏🏻

Hi Ilah, yes… working small seems easier to me right now… Thanks for sharing your tips x 💚

@@curlew-3592 thanks Curlew 🌷🌷🌷

@@loribauler7841 on my website Lori Denisedaffara.com.au … let me know if you have any trouble with my site 🙃xx

@@triciabennetts6578 you’re so welcome Tricia ❤️❤️

You make a great point @sararamer-dean, so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting/connecting x

Hi Linda... oh yes... something about going outside the lines delights me. :) You're welcome x

Hi Bonnie, That's so lovely to hear, thank you. and yay... is good to be inspired to create in our own space and way, love that. You're welcome x

so HAPPY to hear you were laughing out loud! hehe, that makes my day Wendy, thank you. x

Welcome Amanda, Thank you. ... there may be other videos with the background - try the previous vlog no 40? ... but it's just using a Sennellier ink...(which is apparently not as permanent as I thought... ) and maybe some fluid paint and making a swirly, playful mess on the board... and see what happens next. Use tools to spread the paint... use your fingers... I'm not doing 'tutorial' videos as such at this stage... merely sharing my work. I am open to creating classes in the future when I have enough demand for them. Warmest wishes to you, Denise.

@@iartedjubiesstudio5008 oh.. I tried spraying the dry palette with water today… that worked! Will see if it continues to do so. 😊

thanks so much Jeanette x

@@louisemackay1016 aaaw thanks Louise 💙💚

@@birdmadgirl7072 thanks Lovely that’s very kind. 🙏🏻💕🌷

@@andreatorraca8755 300gsm water colour paper 💚

@@4jackstar OMG Tracy that’s so great to hear… and go You, getting a camera… I still use my phone the whole time… I’ve got an slr canon but I just find it that bit harder to organise and then the huge file size Yada yada it’s such a lot to learn!! Really nice of you to connect and share, all the best on your adventure into YT xx

@@deborahtaylor7902 hi Deborah .. I use a rather old iPad Pro .. bought it a few years ago.. the largest I could find at the time. Procreate is a great app that I only use the basics of this far. Thanks for connecting .. encouragement always appreciated lol x

hi there, I hear ya... here's to being kind and less judgmental of our efforts, love that, waving to you from Sydney x

Hiii Shelley, Aww thank you Beautiful You.... thanks so much... I absolutely agree... the need to play is making itself louder and louder for me...I know I'll do well to listen to it. Happy playing with your inner child. Love D xx

aha, thanks Jenny... that is my favourite too.. and it sold right away on the opening day of FOUND AND FORAGED exhibit. .. oh and yes it's wonderful how Poets put into words our deepest feelings and knowings. xxx

I’m not surprised it was the first to sell ❤ big hugs to you xx

@@jennyr121 thank Jenny xx

Hi Jenny, So lovely to hear from you, thank you for your beautiful thoughts/connection. I love that you paint with your granddaughters, what a magical thing that would be. It's interesting how it takes so much bravery for adults to make art isn't it . Big hug to you xo

thank you for saying so @mountainsno, Welcome x

Hello Mimi, thanks so much for visiting/appreciating. warm wishes to you, Denise 💚

hehe, thanks Linda ... yessss Onward xo

Well said John, thanks for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. warm wishes, Denise

thanks dear Linda, I SO appreciate your kindness and connection, love Denise x

Hi Karlena, Thanks for your lovely note and kindness. Health issues are really challenging ... they can take up quite a bit of mental energy, especially navigating the 'interesting' medical systems we have that might not be fully resonant with what we would prefer for our body. It's SO WEIRD isn't it how HARD we can beee on ourselves, like wtaf? .... you said it right.. there is sometimes a bully in residence within.,.. in my case it makes up what I think is perceived from outside... I mean... that's helpful right? haha So glad you got something from this video...it's lovely to hear from you, Love to you in NZ, Denise xx

@@DeniseDaffara yes exactly I’ve always been extremely strong mentally but the constant stress of been chronically ill for 18 months and no doctor can give me a diagnosis correctly has mentally changed me. Also has impacted my career as an artist I’m teaching a watercolour class next week at the gallery and I’m just nervous I’m gonna be very ill it holds me back. I have plans of building an art retreat I’m blessed to own a beautiful property with native bush nice new studio this should be the happiest time in my life but no.. our health is our wealth xxx

thanks very much Melanie for your kindness and shared happenings... so lovely to hear what you're up to. Aha... I didn't know Lissa Rankin was teaching around IFS work, Healing the Heart course sounds wonderful.., I've been really enjoying Richard's demo's too... amazing to be able to find them on youtube. I agree.. it's all interwoven.. 'no separation' Good on you, renting a studio space locally... that sounds exciting... and in person classes are the bee's knee's if people can get along to those, very generous of you to create that opportunity, I hope it goes really really well for you. thanks for sharing/connecting, it means a lot. best, Denise xx

@@rossiej100 thank you Rossie 🙏🏻

Hi Deborah, I do prefer wood over canvas... I still use canvas sometimes.. and it's probably lighter to post when larger paintings are involved... but for smaller ones... wood is my absolute fave.

@@debraviccars7584 thanks Debra 🌷🌷💕

Hi Kym, These frames are made from oak I believe... in Australia, responsibly sourced I am assured - and made by a professional framer. I think in the last few years framing has become more expensive... actually it's concerning... as we need our trees alive more than surrounding our art if I'm honest... so it's definitely helpful when plantation timber is used, a BIG TIP i can give you... seek out the package of frame + canvas/board ALREADY DONE... the difference in pricing from 'taking art to the framers' and buying the surface already framed is HUGE... I'm not sure why... except for 'economy of scale' in their production?? I'm in Australia... there are a few companies starting to make this kind of 'package deal' available.. but for sure.. if you can find a wholesale option that could be good for you. Speak to your local framers and tell them what you'd like... 'the pale coloured wood, float frame' is very popular in Australia for the last several years actually... not sure how long that will last... what I like about it compared to black or white or painted frames... if you get a little paint on it, you can usually give it a light sand and it's good as new.... whereas, painted ones.. if scratched.. are all but ruined. I don't have the equipment or the patience to make my own frames. If you'd like the name of the framer I used... shoot me an email, or via my website www.denisedaffara.com.au xo

Hi Deborah, welcome I use a bunch of different paints depending on the effect I want, but mostly... soft/flow type ones are good for coverage.. gouache is great for a matte look ... I used to use a lot of heavy body.. that is great if you want texture, say if you want to use a palette knife and have thicker paint laid on. ... I don't generally use mediums to thin things out... I start with the kind of paint and texture I want. (I will admit... I have FAR too many options, and I really admire the artists who stick mostly with the primaries and mix all their own colours... when I grow up, I might do that more ha!) .. thanks for connecting... and you've given me a good question to cover in a future video... warm wishes, Denise x

@@DeniseDaffara thanks so much. I adore your style. And would love a video on your supplies! I am an art junkie too. Omg. So much stuff. I’m binge watching your u tube. Love them all

@@deborahtaylor7902 haha that’s high praise… I binge watch Sandi Hester’s vids when I found her too. The time flies.. but having great art inspiration fills my heart xx

HI Deborah... the 'finding the painting' in the background is just one of the ways I really love painting, I've been painting for a long time... 24+ years.. so... I've tried many ways of making a painting... and this is just one of the ones I return to as I enjoy the spontaneity of marks it gives me. If you watch more of my videos you might see the technique repeated... it's all about finding the ways You LOVE to make a painting.. and expanding on those.. I'm a life long learner.. so I enjoy having a variety of options to choose from. I'm considering creating some online courses in due course. warmest wishes Denise

Hi Melina, Thank you for the gift of appreciation :) It's heart warming to hear that the vlog/art is enjoyed. Thanks for your support. warmest wishes to you Lovely. xo 💚🌼

Hello there Jeanette, how are you doing?

Hi Blue Wren, I agree... re framing. I doooo sign my work, most often I sgraffito carve it into wet paint at the lower right hand corner.. it can be very subtle and 'quiet' depending on under layer of paint or sometimes I might use a sharp pencil or fine black pen... I do believe in signing my work.. but I quite dislike it when a signature is too 'loud' Varnish : yes, I'm keen on water based satin varnish for the last few years... I had a 'gloss period' .. but now I like the in between... 'Liquitex Satin Varnish'. I've just bought a can of spray satin varnish... and fixative also... so I may use that in some future pieces if there is a lot of loose medium on them like neo colour II crayons and water colour pencils. thanks for connecting, Denise x

@@DeniseDaffara Ah, I can see the signature now. On the video it is most visible on the painting with the two ladies (bottom left). I hope you didn't think that my comment re signing was judgey, as it wasn't meant to be. A lot of artists choose not to sign their work on the front and I think that decision is a personal one. I really am just intrigued as to why people make the choices they make and it makes me examine why I do the things I do. I agree with you that subtle is the way to go with signatures. I think gloss varnish works really well in paintings where there is a lot of transparency as it can add depth and really glow up those transparent layers, but I agree with opaque paintings like the framed ones it can make them look a bit "plasticky" with acrylic. Satin is a nice balance. I really love the matte look of gouache, but I think it has an inherent luminosity that acrylic with a matte varnish doesn't really have. Then again, there are instances where a really matte look is just what's needed. Different work needs different approaches - it's what keeps us artists on our toes and makes the whole thing fun.

@@bluewren65 oh I didn’t think anything judgey was intended.. I really appreciate these conversations.. life long learning ☺️