✵ STUDIO VLOG ✵ PAINTING A STOOL, MINI PAINTINGS, :-)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @ArtleyDraws
    @ArtleyDraws 4 года назад +60

    You always find the best ways to jump in and out of your vlogs. It’s just like hanging out with your friend during a studio class :-).

  • @TheAverageArtist
    @TheAverageArtist 4 года назад +39

    Oh the stool is so cute.

  • @em-niwa461
    @em-niwa461 4 года назад +2

    You're doing SO well Leigh! Not many people balance full time work, patreon, social media, private creative time, social time, caring for furry and feathery friends, watering plants regularly + being cute every single day so imo you're killing it. Perhaps it might help to remember that your audience adores you and appreciates your work no matter what, so even when you feel like you're not delivering your best or that you're not enjoying it, there's no pressure from us to 'do better' or 'enjoy yourself more because if its creative, it has to be fun'! No pressure when you're having a great time, and no pressure when you aren't. You can take your time to figure out what works best for you, and no one that really matters is going o complain about it xxxx p.s. the colour scheme of your bed linens is TOPS

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      THANK YOU EM!!!! Such a sweet comment 🥺🥺♥️♥️♥️ need to remember all the parts of my job and life that I am kill in’ it at!!

  • @TheAverageArtist
    @TheAverageArtist 4 года назад +63

    I have the same feeling, definitely need to find the 'joy' in painting again and doing it with love not just to do it. I hope you feel over it soon, and me! I don't have any advice either, but burn out can be super draining... fingers crossed for us both

  • @nicolepeaslee5017
    @nicolepeaslee5017 3 года назад +2

    Those are the kind of stools that were in every single art class I've ever taken.

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  3 года назад +1

      These and the gray metal ones with the weird composite wooden top thing

  • @TinkIllustration
    @TinkIllustration 4 года назад +1

    1. Toadie + your matching bandana is too frickin cute
    2. SO NICE TO SEE HERC. I"VE MISSED HIM!!
    3. Zuko giving the paw is the sweetest ever 🥰

  • @ghostroseart
    @ghostroseart 4 года назад +22

    I work an admin job 8-5 everyday, so I have a small window of time to make art...most of the time, I don't end up painting when I get home because of that "limited time" pressure. Then it sometimes causes me to resent art in a way. Does that make sense? Anyway, now flipping the coin to what you are experiencing...even though you are an artist and you're making art, there is this..."limited time" in which you have to do these things, yet still find a way to create something for you. As much as it sucks, I am comforted to know that others struggle with this balance. Whether it's trying to create after you work at an office job, or trying to find time to create just for yourself after long day of being a full time artist, the truth is...it's hard! But luckily, there's a kick ass art community cheering each other on, and sharing their experiences, too. Thank you for this vlog!

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +10

      Totally makes sense. When people think of a full time artist I feel like the expectation is that I make art almost all the time where it’s usually the other way around 😅

    • @aclementine9928
      @aclementine9928 4 года назад

      Completely understand and its normal.

  • @FghtFfYrDmns26
    @FghtFfYrDmns26 4 года назад +14

    Just sayin as one of your original art tier patrons, I’m obsessed with all of the ones you’ve shown here but I think I speak for a lot of us when I say your art is always worth the wait if ya gotta take extra time for yourself to get into the clear headspace to create. 🌱 Sorry about the art rut Leigh, plz take all the time you need, & wishing you all the good vibes!!! 🐯❤️

  • @tangerinejukebox
    @tangerinejukebox 4 года назад +5

    I totally understand the feeling of having a passion > turning it into a business > passion part becomes a side-gig to the business part.
    You deserve to make the time you need, the clearing-out-a-few-hours for guiltless painting and experimenting, whatever the outcome. Even if we have to wait a bit longer for a video or a shop update, it's so important that you still find a way to do the stuff you love, rather than just grind on the business aspects.

  • @diogopinheiro5058
    @diogopinheiro5058 4 года назад +14

    Try doing the mini paintings outside or just in a different environment - go to a gallery or museum and sketch. Another thing you can try is tapping your brush onto a stick and painting with the paper on the wall. Sounds odd but you might just need the reset.

  • @lener6093
    @lener6093 4 года назад +1

    This video actually brought me ~~super chill vibes and good times~~,so thank you for that ;) !
    I haven't been able to make art in MONTHS, for some reason, but watching these chill studio vlogs makes me feel better.
    thank you!

  • @shaicecream5246
    @shaicecream5246 4 года назад +2

    That 4 minute intro was a whole mood I needed.

  • @odditygrdn
    @odditygrdn 4 года назад +1

    Ive been feeling the same way! I found that using different brushes and colours as well as a learning a new art style is slowly helping me get out of my slump... also doing more art for myself instead of for posting helps!

  • @katgeorge7041
    @katgeorge7041 4 года назад +2

    It’s actually refreshing to hear an artist like you say you are going through a period where you feel like you can’t paint. There is a wave artists go through where they are proud of what they do then they feel like their art isn’t really that good. It’s because you are growing as an artist and start noticing areas to improve on. Keep your head up! You create beautiful pieces. 😉

  • @Beccination
    @Beccination 4 года назад +4

    when I am in an Art Rut I like to do this exercise - a painting session where I do a series of paintings but I only give myself 2 or 5 minutes per painting. I will maybe do 10 - 15 paintings like this without a break. This helps me to find what feels good, without thinking to much (no time to think with this exercise). Also nice to do a session together with other people.

  • @Skullybean
    @Skullybean 4 года назад +1

    This video brought me ✨super chill vines✨ I love watching your videos in the morning when I get ready.

  • @prettydangwonderful7434
    @prettydangwonderful7434 4 года назад +1

    It’s not easy to balance a list of To-Do’s and then dive into painting. It feels like your motivation gets zapped by all the other tasks on your list and then you’re left feeling uninspired and everything feels forced in painting. GAH! I get that. But but but, I just want to say.... making an effort (no matter how small) to make time and create art anyways is admirable in itself!
    YOU ARE SO FRIGGIN’ AMAZING just for that!
    You got this girl!! I know you’ll find a way to overcome this struggle! ❤️🙌🏻

  • @theartisticpurr2430
    @theartisticpurr2430 4 года назад +3

    I loved the flower sketches on the wall!

  • @TaraLingardonYoutube
    @TaraLingardonYoutube 4 года назад +1

    Your intros are art on their own tbf.

  • @abbiegomez1895
    @abbiegomez1895 4 года назад +20

    You: Toadie, what do you think?
    Toadie: 👁👄👁

  • @amrinderdhadwal10
    @amrinderdhadwal10 4 года назад +2

    I love watching your studio vlogs, always inspiring. Sending you so much Love 💕

  • @rubymoon3182
    @rubymoon3182 4 года назад +2

    Leigh’s videos make me so happy! I’m so glad she’s uploading more 🥺

  • @TealKorby
    @TealKorby 4 года назад +2

    I am LIVING for these more frequent videos 💛

  • @cheledraws
    @cheledraws 4 года назад +3

    Queen of studio vlogs just posted! 👑

    • @supmilou
      @supmilou 4 года назад +1

      we've got plenty of high quality content this month my fren oMg 😌💌✨

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +2

      >:)

  • @meganlobrien
    @meganlobrien 4 года назад +1

    Yay to the honesty! These vids are also a form of art and you do them beautifully :) Love your bedding! Love your chat! Ciao!

  • @abbeyroad4416
    @abbeyroad4416 4 года назад +13

    These weekly vlogs have been amazing. They give me something to look forward to every week! 🤩 also I need info on Toadies neck pillow???

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoy!! It’s just a human travel neck pillow so he doesn’t have a to wear a cone before his allergy medicine kicks in in the morning. He gets super itchy paws in the fall and kicks his paws nonstop if he’s not medicated 😓

    • @abbeyroad4416
      @abbeyroad4416 4 года назад

      @@LeighEllexson aw poor baby! I bet that is so much more comfortable for him!

  • @just-your-cup-of-tea
    @just-your-cup-of-tea 4 года назад +2

    Omg u are spoiling us with content this month🤧🤧 the vibes do b really chill🙌💕

  • @zenakanes
    @zenakanes 4 года назад +1

    Live-changing chill vibes all around! Love the home reno, too. Gah, living the dream!

  • @marissahamm
    @marissahamm 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are such a joy to watch, hang in there!

  • @ShadowRayne16
    @ShadowRayne16 4 года назад +5

    Love the little home reno updates!

  • @christievanblanken965
    @christievanblanken965 4 года назад +1

    "Um, hating what i'm doing..." So relatable.

  • @Heehee3333
    @Heehee3333 4 года назад +2

    lol i liked your outro, your videos are really cute and chill btw and i love your work ^_^ and i think being a paid artist can definitely feel like a grind, its weird balancing your mentality about it, i always go back and forth on it constantly even after working so long, actually probably especially after working in art for so long lol, i think it's amazing how consistent and hard working you are, it definitely shows and i hope you can feel proud of that, good luck on your house renovation i can't wait to see it!! 🏡

  • @AlexandraHelm
    @AlexandraHelm 4 года назад +1

    What a great start into the day when I see another video of you!! 😊 And I know the feeling of not enjoying making art. I'm currently creating illustrations for a card game and the illustrations are supposed to be more simple and I'm not happy with the results at all... This takes away all the fun, too... 😭😭😭 Hopefully we'll get through this soon!! 🤞🏻❤️

  • @taniasharma
    @taniasharma 4 года назад

    Dude the stool turned out amazing! I love the way you blend your acrylic paints, so cool to watch :) Also toadie is the cutest name ever!!!

  • @fizzandflourish
    @fizzandflourish 4 года назад +2

    That stool is amaaazing! I just moved into my first ever studio and Id love to fill it with upcycled stuff! I’ve been vlogging the move in but it doesn’t look quite as awesome as your space! 😆

  • @_dansilverio
    @_dansilverio 4 года назад +1

    I’m always here for the chill vibes

  • @AgushOjeda
    @AgushOjeda 4 года назад +4

    I rlly wanna see how the renovation is going 👀👀👀👀

  • @AubreyFite1
    @AubreyFite1 4 года назад +1

    sometimes it helps me to take whatever supplies I need with me to either a coffee shop or literally an airbnb for the weekend to work on. that way, I don't have access to those "other tasks" on my to-do list and I can actually get them off my mind/won't be tempted to do them instead.

  • @bri.forcier
    @bri.forcier 4 года назад +1

    I love how you painted the stool! Thanks for sharing, I’ve felt similarly about art so often and it’s nice seeing successful artists feel the same way. Weed helps.

  • @SuzyYen82
    @SuzyYen82 3 года назад

    I recently found your channel and watching them have given me a good distraction from all the anxiety that I have been feeling these past few days. Love your videos and your art. You are super talented. Love from your new subbie from Singapore ❤️🤗

  • @Forestsfernsandfries
    @Forestsfernsandfries 4 года назад +4

    This is wayyyyy secondary to how much I love your vlogs and art, but I love the neck kerchief look lately! Very cool!

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад

      Thanks! I've been digging them lately!

  • @lamureon
    @lamureon 4 года назад +1

    love your vlogs, soooo chill and inspiring. also love how much you reuse and buy second hand.

  • @catherinep4765
    @catherinep4765 4 года назад +1

    omg i love the chairs!!

  • @byellafaith6917
    @byellafaith6917 4 года назад +1

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate the fancy lens with the blurry background? Anyway these vlogs are now my official favorite, thank you Leigh.

  • @cherryredocs
    @cherryredocs 4 года назад +1

    i absolutely LOVE those black and white acrylic paintings in the beginning!! i would totally buy a print or original! (please!)

  • @brenna1066
    @brenna1066 4 года назад +1

    Oh leigh!! While I don't wish hard or frustrating times for you, I'm so glad you talked a little about your honest struggles this week. Love the video as always and hope you can keep truckin along 🧡

  • @silomp3
    @silomp3 4 года назад +1

    Another awesome video! I look forward to your videos every week. Keep going, Leigh!

  • @JessWasHere
    @JessWasHere 4 года назад +1

    aaah I love that stool!
    I think I understand how you feel. I had a similar experience when I was overwhelmed by freelance work and I couldn't relax and do art just for myself. Even if a deadline wasn't urgent, I couldn't stop and do other things because I thought that I had to invest my time and energy on clients' work, because THAT WAS THE PRIORITY. I hope you'll find a balance ❤️ Love your art and your videos! ❤️

  • @LLANATIME
    @LLANATIME 4 года назад +1

    Woohoo! What a nice timing you posted this video! It’s lovely to chill watching your vlog after a long day. feels like hanging out with a friend! 😉

  • @aimeecreative
    @aimeecreative 4 года назад +1

    Yesss so happy for this!! And I’m so happy you showed herc!!! ❤️ he’s my favorite

  • @user-ud7oy6xs5p
    @user-ud7oy6xs5p 4 года назад +1

    you are so amazing, i can understand completely that feeling, I have the same feeling right now.... I love the way you are so authentic and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your artist life.

  • @supmilou
    @supmilou 4 года назад +1

    Had such a great time at the premiere Leigh, thanks for sharing some nice quality time with your fans. ☺️✨🎨⭐

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      SO FUN! Thanks for coming!!

    • @supmilou
      @supmilou 4 года назад

      @@LeighEllexson a pleasure ✨

  • @smoleart
    @smoleart 4 года назад +2

    oh man a sweet toadie to win my heart at the beginning of the vlog

  • @rishae1883
    @rishae1883 4 года назад +3

    Hang in there Leigh! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your struggles

  • @katschneids
    @katschneids 4 года назад +2

    making matcha and vlogging while driving :') leigh is a real youtuber :') i'm so happy to witness this ♥️

  • @katziki_7108
    @katziki_7108 4 года назад +1

    wooo chill vibes. always here for that

  • @KirsiJulkuArt
    @KirsiJulkuArt 4 года назад +3

    I fell you! Sometimes I feel like I am just waisting paint when I dont like the end result nor did I like making it :D

  • @kikacastrellon28
    @kikacastrellon28 4 года назад +1

    This is so relaxing I can't wait to have my own studio and just do the things that I love

  • @metababycow
    @metababycow 4 года назад +1

    I love the stool so much 😭 I think this year has really screwed with our creativity. I read something about how we've all used up our surge capacity dealing with high levels of stress this year. Now we're all questioning why we can't work at a 'normal' rate... But we're all dealing with so much STUFF, whether that's work or life or family or health, we don't give ourselves enough credit for what we have been achieving - i.e. like, managing to cope with the most bonkers year on record, lol. Anyway Leigh I love your videos and they've been one of the highlights of my 2020 ♥️ sending love xx

  • @RadhiaRahman
    @RadhiaRahman 4 года назад +1

    AAAA i missed your premiere but now I get to enjoy it many times over!! Thanks for joining my first premiere hehe :-) the colors on those chair legs are super juicy v nice ; - o I watched this vlog a second time with my mom and her interest peaked when you mentioned facebook marketplace bc she is also an active second hand home goods hunter!! Loved this vlog, thank you for blessing us with another video :^))

  • @jessillustrates4977
    @jessillustrates4977 4 года назад +1

    It can be overwhelming sometimes having so much going on and still sit down to make art and do it in a relaxed headspace =/. Hope it gets better! That stool came out really nice! And looked like a more relaxing painting moment haha 😊

  • @marsugoikawaii
    @marsugoikawaii 4 года назад +1

    Yesss. All the home Reno please.

  • @sarahxoxoo_tinkerbells
    @sarahxoxoo_tinkerbells 4 года назад +1

    thanks for sharing your kind of art blockade ! I'm struggling with that too and it feels kinda good to hear this from you too ! Great idea though with the stool ! I'm thinking of painting mine too because I hate mine haha

  • @Fallon90
    @Fallon90 4 года назад +1

    Studio goals 😍

  • @itsruetoyou
    @itsruetoyou 4 года назад +5

    Your videos are keeping me going through this year 🥰🌈✨

  • @laurenhoward8473
    @laurenhoward8473 4 года назад +1

    Oooh big fan of the random blue toilet ✨💖👀

  • @hephaestusrots
    @hephaestusrots 4 года назад +1

    Toady, harbinger of serotonin

  • @annecanright4890
    @annecanright4890 3 года назад +1

    I feel so bad for you and am glad I'm from the future to report you went to Alaska and came back so exited and energized and made all sorts of art you liked. Love you...

  • @noovernightguests
    @noovernightguests 4 года назад +1

    Your theory seems legit. You have a lot of projects going on that need your time and attention. They empty your cup. It's good practice even if you're not loving the finished works right now. You know, working consistent-leigh. I'll show myself out.

  • @hollyjane2605
    @hollyjane2605 4 года назад +1

    i'd love to see some more home reno stuff!!! :)

  • @ello-olle
    @ello-olle 4 года назад +4

    0:50 it’s the matcha whisk from the previous vlog! :)

  • @emmarutledge7282
    @emmarutledge7282 4 года назад +2

    great job on the upload schedule queen

  • @laintrain
    @laintrain 4 года назад +1

    chill vibes AND good times yo ~~~

  • @kpsfineart-DreamingBearStudio
    @kpsfineart-DreamingBearStudio 4 года назад +1

    wow another vlog? hahah good morning Toadie! I love the colors on your stool. ^6^ Have a great day Leigh, you've working so hard. ^^ Moving, cleaning, reno, filming and editing and working in your studio... wow. It took me 3 weeks to edit and upload one studio vlog... I just finished it this morning . haha BTW I am enjoying watching your old ones lately.. I love that part with your mom in it too. ^^

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад

      Thank you!! Glad you are enjoying my old and new videos :-) video editing is very time consuming 😅

  • @mothkip
    @mothkip 4 года назад +1

    Yes! I totally understand what you're saying about making art just to cross it off your list. I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm taking two art classes, both of which assign a lot of work. It's the worst because I feel like I don't know how to create under time pressure and all my creativity is gone. It's definitely something I need to work on throughout this year. If anyone has advice I'd love to hear it!

  • @CreativeGirlofColor
    @CreativeGirlofColor 4 года назад +1

    Yes the stool is super cute 💖💖

  • @SuzyYen82
    @SuzyYen82 3 года назад

    Super chill vibes ☺️

  • @Eclectickase
    @Eclectickase 4 года назад +1

    Had good times. Thx Leigh!

  • @MiraByler
    @MiraByler 4 года назад +12

    Hahahaha your outro just made my day

  • @patriciahamel5674
    @patriciahamel5674 4 года назад +7

    It sometimes helps to switch to a completely different or unfamiliar medium and play around with it for a while. Kind of makes you focus more on the creative process than the art itself. That's my experience, at least.

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      Agreed I really enjoyed painting the stool in this video!

  • @nicholewade8233
    @nicholewade8233 4 года назад +1

    Toadie matches the stool :) hahaha! He is so adorable!

  • @Beccination
    @Beccination 4 года назад +1

    amazing

  • @aaronschmitz_
    @aaronschmitz_ 4 года назад +2

    DOOD. Finishing work because I want it done, and not for the joy of making it. I feel this so hard rn. Thanks for sharing, I’m sorry you’re dealing with it as well but it’s oddly comforting knowing others are experiencing the same things.

  • @apple.cheeks
    @apple.cheeks 4 года назад +2

    LOL I literally have like one of those stools that I "borrowed" from college and just never returned................... :)

  • @HelloMonster
    @HelloMonster 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos 🥰 thank you for sharing!! Sometimes I feel the same, like 'forced' to draw just to complete the task, and it feels soooo forced 😱🙌🏻 I just try to take a step back and do admin work when I feel this way and draw when I really want to, but sometimes we have to force ourselves because of the deadlines.... 😱🙌🏻

  • @sandiamelonification
    @sandiamelonification 4 года назад +1

    I literally gasped and went YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY as soon as I saw there was a new vid

  • @MelitaBintoro
    @MelitaBintoro 4 года назад +1

    thanks for keeping it real and i def got good vibes from your vid. guess we all have those blocks where the art we make is shit but its more in our heads

  • @EdgarPerez-sq4fk
    @EdgarPerez-sq4fk 4 года назад +1

    I love these types of videos. They make me realize how unproductive I am lol

  • @Saxinful
    @Saxinful 4 года назад +3

    The bandanna neck tie is rad as heck

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад

      Thanks I've been wearing them all the time!

    • @supmilou
      @supmilou 4 года назад

      completely agree! 🥳

  • @mandamarie1138
    @mandamarie1138 4 года назад +1

    I am loving these weekly vlogs!! 😍 I feel you on not having time to make art, my job is kicking my a$$ right now & I feel like my creativity is being drained & I hate that but oh well, such is life I guess... Hope you figure out a good balance soon! 😊 BTW Cant wait for the shop update & hopefully soon I will be able to join your patreon!!! 😍

  • @intergalacticpeachpatrol
    @intergalacticpeachpatrol 4 года назад +1

    i actually loved your little originals :-) both the plants and the ones with the cats! maybe put them aside and come back to them another day. maybe you already do that... i dunno dude. but they were groovy. :-) nice vid! definitely changed my life ;-)

  • @kevin-jd5rj
    @kevin-jd5rj 4 года назад +1

    im so happy we get more videos!!! and thank you for reminding me to make another business card order with moo

  • @wondermentstudio687
    @wondermentstudio687 4 года назад +1

    Not feeling like there's time to make art just to make art is such a mood (and I hate it) 😭 I changed up my sleep schedule a few weeks ago so I could have an hour or two of fresh morning time to draw/create before being weighed down by everything I do and consume in a day. It's helped a lot with the enjoyment part, at least!

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      I love morning drawing! Great idea!

    • @wondermentstudio687
      @wondermentstudio687 4 года назад

      @@LeighEllexson thx! it's such a different vibe - I didn't realize how much everything I see in the day gets in my head until I started morning drawing.

  • @vanillerygarden
    @vanillerygarden 4 года назад +2

    The knivesmeow premiere was lit, I was so happy seeing you there!

  • @wims_diary
    @wims_diary 4 года назад +1

    Love this 😭💜 also is your po box address still the same in your past videos?

  • @vanillerygarden
    @vanillerygarden 4 года назад +3

    Btw, if you´re planning on covering some other furniture in your house, I suggest you use Rust-Oleum colors. No priming, they are easily shabby-chich-able (which I personally dig) and you just need some finishing wax to set them. I painted a large cupboard in 2 hours, no biggie.

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад +1

      That’s what I used for the inventory shelf!! They’re awesome. Wax would probably work in the stool too!

    • @vanillerygarden
      @vanillerygarden 4 года назад

      Leigh Ellexson The packaging looks absolutely different to what it looks here in Austria. Couldn’t tell. I love using their colored wax as well, it gives a cool vibe. Dries absolutely matt, you don’t have weird sticky wax on your clothes.

    • @LeighEllexson
      @LeighEllexson  4 года назад

      Nelly Neumann Art oh! Not for the stool, for the blue shelves I have my inventory on!

  • @chronicfish
    @chronicfish 4 года назад +1

    6:16 *when your doggo matches a stool ...* 💙🐶

  • @moomooo2362
    @moomooo2362 4 года назад +1

    also a day in your life with like what you do to chill and workout maybe?

  • @austengordon
    @austengordon 4 года назад +3

    I love how Toadie is totally stumped when you ask him a q. lol

  • @artgeometrix6346
    @artgeometrix6346 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic. These look really good.