What a great video!! I found myself nodding along, and saved the video so I can watch it again whenever I need to hear your advice. I could certainly use a dose of discipline, and watching this video reminded me why it’s worth putting in the effort!
@@thebirdartistscottage I'm loving it! Including the rain that has moved in- I know it will keep everything green and beautiful, haha. I hope you're also enjoying it!!
Loving this episode Tara! So much what I want to learn. I def would like to start a100 day project. And your hair looks fabulous, so glossy! And you are looking good! I'm taking this in like a sponge!
Hello, dear Ester!! So happy to see your comments today-thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I am glad you enjoyed the episode. I got a bit self conscious after I recorded it and almost threw it out! 😩 Now I’m glad I found the courage to keep it and publish it. Hope you’re doing well, sweet friend! 💝
What a lovely video, Tara Kate! My 52 week project is behind already, so this was what I needed to watch!!!! It's definitely in search of better skills and creating a body of work that I'm doing this. My health stuff does interfere a lot with a daily practice so the Streak app you mentioned might be handy!!! I will say, the one thing I always do each day is read, so if I can maintain that streak, I can do it in other areas.
Thank you so much, Arati! Creating a body of work is a marathon but feels so good when you’ve done it. It’s a great accomplishment and one worth working toward! I’m cheering you on!!
I loved this video Tara Kate! So many amazing points were made. I think that these days not enough emphasis is placed on self-discipline, especially when everyone just hopes a post will go viral and make them insta-famous! I am so curious...do you do yoga every day? I did 30 days in January as a challenge, but I find if I'm not doing a yoga challenge, sometimes it's hard to keep a habit. That's why I like streaks too! I even downloaded the app you mentioned :) I really lucky to have Martin, as he is creative too, but with his photography. He has even become my unofficial reference photographer 😂😂 I will definitely be watching this again when I need a pep talk!
Oh thank you, April! You made my day-truly! After I recorded this video, I started feeling a little self conscious and almost canned it. 🙈 Thanks for asking about my yoga practice; it’s so important to me. I’ve been a yogini for over ten years! I have done daily yoga but present, I practice Ashtanga yoga once or twice a week. I love it because once I learned the primary sequence, I can just do it over and over again so I never worry about what poses to do. I built my habit by doing an in-studio class for a long time (like several years) but my home practice developed to the point that I didn’t need that kind of accountability so much. The Streaks app also really helps along with my weekly review which catches what I’ve done (or stopped doing) before I get off track too much. And yay for Martin! I am so blessed to have a partner who is encouraging and creative, too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!! That means to much to me!! Lots of hugs from Oregon! 💝
@@thebirdartistscottage yay I’m glad :) I will try to get back into yoga next week, maybe with 3 times a week 🤔 I normally follow yoga with Adrienne, I don’t know the sequences enough to do my own thing. But I do feel better when I’m practicing regularly.
Hi. I just found your channel. Love it. I have a question -- when u draw birds to you use a reference book, watch tutorials, look on internet? I’d like to start but wondering where to get photos. Not sure if. Check videos this far back but wanted to try to ask.
Thanks so much for your question! I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel. I use reference photos to draw birds - there are a couple of posts on my blog on tarakatedesigns.com where I share info about finding photos to use for drawing and painting. I just recorded a video to share my drawing process; I should have it up in the next week or so. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and commenting!
These days I'm lucky if I even get to make art or sketch even once in a week 😥 I really need to start sketching more often but other things (like admin etc) always get in the way.
Hi Gillian! Periods like the one you’re in are hard! I have gone through times when I wasn’t make art at all and I felt like something essential was missing. Hang in there! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 💖
Hi dear Tara! I found your channel via the ones shown as being followed by MonkeyMintaaka, and I am so glad I did! Have been playing multiple of your videos in the background these past two days while working on my art studio and my art, and have enjoyed them so much. You have an engaging personality, stunning art work and your video editing is really fun! Keep at it, your videos are great and you deserve loooooots of subscribers! I now count myself as one of them :).
All good advice Tara Kate 😊. I especially am not good with keeping up discipline, but I aspire to it. Have a beautiful weekend ⚘️
Thanks, Reese! Hope you’re doing well! 💝
What a great video!! I found myself nodding along, and saved the video so I can watch it again whenever I need to hear your advice. I could certainly use a dose of discipline, and watching this video reminded me why it’s worth putting in the effort!
Thanks so much!! And it’s so lovely to hear from you. I hope you’re doing well and enjoying this beautiful spring we’re having! 💝
@@thebirdartistscottage I'm loving it! Including the rain that has moved in- I know it will keep everything green and beautiful, haha. I hope you're also enjoying it!!
Loving this episode Tara! So much what I want to learn. I def would like to start a100 day project. And your hair looks fabulous, so glossy! And you are looking good! I'm taking this in like a sponge!
Hello, dear Ester!! So happy to see your comments today-thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I am glad you enjoyed the episode. I got a bit self conscious after I recorded it and almost threw it out! 😩 Now I’m glad I found the courage to keep it and publish it. Hope you’re doing well, sweet friend! 💝
What a lovely video, Tara Kate! My 52 week project is behind already, so this was what I needed to watch!!!! It's definitely in search of better skills and creating a body of work that I'm doing this. My health stuff does interfere a lot with a daily practice so the Streak app you mentioned might be handy!!! I will say, the one thing I always do each day is read, so if I can maintain that streak, I can do it in other areas.
Thank you so much, Arati! Creating a body of work is a marathon but feels so good when you’ve done it. It’s a great accomplishment and one worth working toward! I’m cheering you on!!
Love your accomplishments
Great job! Thanks for sharing. :D
The not feel like thing is eyeopening!
I loved this video Tara Kate! So many amazing points were made. I think that these days not enough emphasis is placed on self-discipline, especially when everyone just hopes a post will go viral and make them insta-famous! I am so curious...do you do yoga every day? I did 30 days in January as a challenge, but I find if I'm not doing a yoga challenge, sometimes it's hard to keep a habit. That's why I like streaks too! I even downloaded the app you mentioned :)
I really lucky to have Martin, as he is creative too, but with his photography. He has even become my unofficial reference photographer 😂😂 I will definitely be watching this again when I need a pep talk!
Oh thank you, April! You made my day-truly! After I recorded this video, I started feeling a little self conscious and almost canned it. 🙈 Thanks for asking about my yoga practice; it’s so important to me. I’ve been a yogini for over ten years! I have done daily yoga but present, I practice Ashtanga yoga once or twice a week. I love it because once I learned the primary sequence, I can just do it over and over again so I never worry about what poses to do. I built my habit by doing an in-studio class for a long time (like several years) but my home practice developed to the point that I didn’t need that kind of accountability so much. The Streaks app also really helps along with my weekly review which catches what I’ve done (or stopped doing) before I get off track too much. And yay for Martin! I am so blessed to have a partner who is encouraging and creative, too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!! That means to much to me!! Lots of hugs from Oregon! 💝
@@thebirdartistscottage yay I’m glad :) I will try to get back into yoga next week, maybe with 3 times a week 🤔 I normally follow yoga with Adrienne, I don’t know the sequences enough to do my own thing. But I do feel better when I’m practicing regularly.
Oh delight is so special
Hi. I just found your channel. Love it. I have a question -- when u draw birds to you use a reference book, watch tutorials, look on internet? I’d like to start but wondering where to get photos. Not sure if. Check videos this far back but wanted to try to ask.
Thanks so much for your question! I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel. I use reference photos to draw birds - there are a couple of posts on my blog on tarakatedesigns.com where I share info about finding photos to use for drawing and painting. I just recorded a video to share my drawing process; I should have it up in the next week or so. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Douglas is special so happy for your marriage
These days I'm lucky if I even get to make art or sketch even once in a week 😥 I really need to start sketching more often but other things (like admin etc) always get in the way.
Hi Gillian! Periods like the one you’re in are hard! I have gone through times when I wasn’t make art at all and I felt like something essential was missing. Hang in there! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 💖
Hi dear Tara! I found your channel via the ones shown as being followed by MonkeyMintaaka, and I am so glad I did! Have been playing multiple of your videos in the background these past two days while working on my art studio and my art, and have enjoyed them so much. You have an engaging personality, stunning art work and your video editing is really fun! Keep at it, your videos are great and you deserve loooooots of subscribers! I now count myself as one of them :).
Thank you so much, Harmony! That means so much to me! 😘