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Aw, thank you so much for the feedback, Julie! I learned some things, which is what I was after… and if I got a good drawing or two out of it… even better, haha! Spaniel-eyed! Love that! So yeah… my creative suite is from 2003 which is like 5376 in computer years. Apple used to use an Intel chip but now all their processors are Apple so… stuff made to run on intel machines won’t work with the newer Apple chips. So… meh. I’ll eventually buy a new computer and ditch Adobe completely and… just hope I don’t need to rescue some old Adobe file from the vaults. If I used Adobe and made an income from it, I’d buy a subscription, but… it’s like adding $30-50 a month to do… a hobby? Not even the core part of my hobby… I’ll need to pass. Hope you are well this weekend!!

Thank you, Manisha! I’m glad the video could be inspiring… that’s a high compliment! I’m sure I’ll do some similar things in the future.

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I had fun with that project… not 100% what I expected, but I learned something, and that’s even better. Yes, there are some good graphics apps out there… some are open source, even. Can I retrain myself? Probably, haha! One of these dayyysssss… thanks again!!

Thank you, Sanaz! I’m so glad you like it!

Aw, thank you! Youuuuu are quite diverse in your abilities, Chika! I imagine that’s the result of being ever curious - and I support that 100%!

Thank you very much! I’m very happy you enjoyed the portraits! ☺️

Yes! The reference photo is so important - and I think it’s a reason some people get discouraged at their own drawings - why things can look flat, you know? With the right shadow conditions you can make a very good likeness with just 2 or 3 shades even. Glad you enjoyed the art!! Thank you so much for your feedback too!

Charming, you say! Hey hey, that’s great! I still have a lot to learn with this sort of style, but it’s fun! I really appreciate your support, Oksana!

I’m glad you enjoy those tangents, haha!! I can tangent with the best of them! Haha! Oh I’m curious about how you find the photoshop experience from the subscription… I’m sure there are some wonderful advantages? I know there are alternative software choices but I haven’t … well I’m soooo familiar with Adobe that it’s second nature, you know? Thanks for your kindness, Isabelle! I appreciate your feedback!

Merci, merci! Im pleased that the drawings came out pretty well. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!!😀

@@BoruArt I was interesting, I need to pay more attention on the reference photos I choose for selfportrait.

Great! I’m glad you liked it! This was a challenge for me, not knowing exactly what I was doing, but it was fun just the same. Thank you for watching and giving me such kind feedback, Johnny!

Haha! Yes… Gordon Ramsey! So he’s a nice guy huh? That would have been gas watching him try to wail away on the bagpipes!! Haha! I’m just trying to imagine it. I’ve been compared to him maybe 3-ish times, so there must be sommmme likeness there - I wish cooking talent came with the deal, but apparently it does not, heehee! Now to get myself some bagpipes….

@@BoruArt 😂

That’s so great to hear, Marcy! I could absolutely get addicted to Domestika courses considering the prices are so reasonable. The marionette class was really good - fairly simple to start, but I liked it a lot. I definitely need better carving tools to do nice work, but just getting the concepts was great. I agree to on #2… I think that one worked out the best. I’m happy you enjoyed the video and I hope you’re inspired to do some fun things on your artistic journey!

@@BoruArt Thanks, Brian! So many things to try 😃

Thank you so much for watching!

Thank you so much, Paulie! I’m glad you liked the tour… and I’m happy to have you here! 😄

See, that’s the commitment I’m talking about!! Food, several times a day! I’m with you on that!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the fun, Deb! I’d love to do a book or something someday… oh where does the time gooooooo….?? Your feedback means a lot to me - truly does. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. I’m glad you liked the characters too - that’s a fun part for me!

I’m happy these weirdo drawings passed muster! Haha! It was certainly an adventure trying to work with the random splotches… I’m even more happy you enjoyed the interviews and the sponsor message 🤣 That was myyyyy favorite part - all, what? 12 seconds of it? Haha! Thank you always for your support, Julie!!

Thank you so much! I have enjoyed your beautiful drawings as well - such talent! Thank you for stopping by!

@@BoruArt thanks, I am glad you enjoyed my work . Have a great weekend 😊

Yay! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it… I need to get back to doing some of these … just to keep things interesting. Thank you for checking the video out! 😃

Oh I do hope you get a chance to try this out... it's a lot of fun and can produce some real memorable images. Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Yes, so much fun! It's such a simple technique, but it's unusual and bold and... yeah! Inspiring! I'm glad you enjoyed the process... and stories! I'm curious to see what you do with yours!

It doesn’t surprise me that you appreciate the quirky bits, Johnny B! You are the king of quirky, haha! I’m pleased you enjoyed the art - and thank you for your kind words!!

Thank you so much, Teresa! It’s a challenge I love to give myself - come up with something new (sometimes it’s great, sometimes it’s… uhhhh… haha!) so glad you enjoyed the silly interviews - it’s one way I can make some of these things come to life. I so much appreciate your feedback!

Fever dream about covers it, haha! Yeah, sometimes I’ve got no idea where things come from… I just need to follow the pen and brush where they go 🤣. I’m glad you had some fun with the video, Isabelle! I always appreciate your support.

Haha! Hey I’m glad you like that pregnant alien! It still needs a name… yeah I agree on buttery glows… that might be quite nice! Thanks for your feedback, Marcy!

Oh thank you, Oksana! I really like Moonwhisker too - handsome feather-tailed friend that he is! And I’m very glad you liked the interviews… I sometimes wonder if I go too far out there for people… I’m glad some appreciate it. Thank you always for your kindness.

@@BoruArt Thank you for being who you are! Stay true to yourself.

Oh I’m thrilled to have had a part on soothing an arduous day! That’s actually a high, high compliment as far as I’m concerned. I hope your day is wrapping up in a nice way though. Thank you so much for your kind words!

Thank you so much for checking this video out! I really appreciate your feedback! Cheers!

Thank you, Sanaz! So glad to have you here! :)

Thank you! If you check back in a day, you can see what I did with these prints! Thanks for checking in!

It’s a fun technique - I’m not sure it’s too useful for everyday use, but once in a while for something different? Yeah, good fun! Hope you’ll like the art inspired by the blue blobs, haha! So glad to hear from you!

Ps; if you still have a sticker left I’d love one 😊.. will message you. Cheers

You’ve been missed, Johnny, truly! I understand needing to recharge and taking a break - I’m just glad to hear you’re doing well. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, I’ve got stickers! Send me your address and I’ll get a couple over to you. I’ll make sure to include one for your daughter too 😃

Never a dumb question, Teresa! I’ll preface this with “I’m not an expert” - but yes, there are ways of getting different colors, but most of those processes are either a bit advanced (multiple screens, exposures and chemical steps) or they are more like… introducing tints - dyes and bleaches. You can even use certain things like flower extracts, or turmeric, or tea or coffee. I’d love to see what you can do with a tee-shirt!! That would be amazing! If you do use cyanotype on fabric, you need to be careful about the detergents you use on them. Phosphates, bleaches and sodium can harm the print. (Actually, even though the prints are pretty hearty, they will eventually fade out with washing, even in clear water). But I’ve seen some gorgeous pieces that artists have made - it’s a very striking color for a shirt or dress!

@@BoruArt looks like there's an all world of Cyanotype to discover! I might do it next year, I try to test a new technique to me every year 😉

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

Oh so glad you found it interesting - aside from getting the right supplies, it’s so easy to try, and I highly recommend it! Thank you for watching!

Oh yes! Very cool, indeed! I’ve used diazo coatings to do silk screens (in a very rudimentary way!) that sounds so fun - commercial screen printing. I’d love to hear more about your gel press printing because I have no idea what that is … like the jelli plates? I’ve wanted to do more with those - I’ve got two and I’ve only dabbled with them a couple times. But Ive seen amazing results around… very inspiring! I love the idea of print making, but I don’t have much experience yet… I’d love to see what you’re up to!

@@BoruArt yes... a gelli plate.

So glad you enjoyed it - this was definitely a silly adventure! Thank you for your kindness!

It’s a lot of fun! Worth trying sometime, I think. Thank you for watching!

You want some Texas sun? We got plenty to share! I should figure out how to bottle that up… ;) I’m excited to show you the fun paintings next week… it’ll the best! Or… it’ll be… something!

Thank you, Oksana! It’s a fun process - I get these ideas and I feel I’ve got to give them a try… hopefully things turn out in an interesting way! I appreciate you!

Science meets art! Good fun!

Smell? No… not that I’ve noticed - if it does it’s very very faint. Yeah, it’s good fun! Keep in mind what the UV is like in Texas right now, haha!! In the winter it’d be quite a bit longer but on a day like today? Reallllly quick! Yes! I loooove the cyanotype on fabric! You can even wash it, but the detergent shouldn’t have phosphates (? I think?) on it or it will do something chemically that causes it to disappear or change color or something. I can’t recall. But yeah, such a striking look! You should definitely try it - and since you like botanicals, this is really popular with that style of art (historically). Anna Atkins did some really nice prints in the 1830s and after - you might like her work!

@@BoruArt Good to know there isn't any particular smell - was that a weird question? I have sensitive senses so that came to mind for me haha! It's a real cool process and I'm going to have to give it a go for sure. Thanks, Brian!.

Oh it’s not a silly question at all. I am so unaffected by chemical smells that I had to think a minute. Then I sniffed the two parts… I could mayyyyybe get something with part B, but do faint, I wasn’t even sure. Anyway… I’ll guess you’ve wouldn’t be bothered (but let me know if you are!! Very curious!)

@@BoruArt Thanks for doing a sniff test for me! :) I'll let you know what I think. You'd be surprised how sensitive my nose can be!

Oh I think it’s lots of fun - something a little bit different. I remember I had a package of cyanotype paper as a kid and I saved it and saved it and was waiting for a great idea or something…. By the time I wanted to use it the paper had exposed or reacted with something… ever since then I’d wanted to see what I missed! Haha! Thanks for checking the video out, Marcy!

@@BoruArt So cool that you could fulfill your childhood intention 😃

Oh thank you! Yeah, I was trying everything on these Wordle Drawings! Those are a lot of fun - quick! I hope to do more of these sometime soon. Thanks for watching one of my older videos, Oksana!

Oh the stickers are so cool! Am I to late at the party?

I’m glad you like the cat! Yeah, I prefer that one as well - it’s got more personality and better composition, I think. No, you are not at all too late for a sticker if you’d like one - just send me an address and I’ll get it in the post this week. 🎉

@@BoruArt Thank you very much Brian, it will go on my sketchbook cover 👏

Hey, glad you like it! I had fun with these projects! 😀

Oh I’m thrilled you like it! I’m absolutely sharing for free, yes. It’s not a big expense and I’ll sell other stuff someday in the future. For now, I’m thrilled to share! Just let me know an address I can send it to.

@@BoruArt Just sent you an email, thank you thank you thank you! My laptop is going to have it's first ever sticker!

Oh interesting!! The roof discussion… I like the sounds of both of those! It was a last-minute addition that element… I had an eye in mind but I totally see the rocket too, now that you’ve mentioned it. But it’s also not something that has direct meaning so… it all works! I am enjoying this looser, playful style too. It’s satisfying that itch to tell stories, I think. 🤔 always love hearing your feedback, Julie!