Seeing My Art Process Change, Grow & Develop
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- Опубликовано: 14 дек 2023
- This week I share how some of my art processes are changing as I grow as an artist. Below I have listed the things mentioned in this video.
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I love what you’ve been doing. It appears you’ve outgrown your studio! Like Emily Powell, you need a place where you can have people come and buy. You need a barn on your property! I’ve been following you for awhile. You really are amazing. Can’t wait for you to publish a book…not a how to, just lots of pictures! I love “happy art”.
I've totally outgrown my studio - it spills into the whole house!
I love your people paintings too, especially your self-portrait in the background to your right!
So crazy that you said that, I thought they have a big backyard they should build a new studio or at least storage for Sandi's art.
I’ve been struggling with life lately. Your videos are definitely inspiring me to better my art and practice. More than that, they’re making me question my rigid approach to life. Watching you paint and learn, I’m truly inspired to embrace life with its flaws and beauty. Thank you. Your videos are a lot more valuable than you know ❤
Well goodness- that really means a lot and I appreciate you taking time to share that with me!!! ❤️
You and your art have evolved so much over the years. it’s fascinating to watch.
thank you Paul! lots of practice!
I love how much fun you are having in your studio. The joy is pure and contagious!
Glad you enjoy it!
Oh Sandi. Thank you for this. I am art frustrated right now and your videos are a lifeline for me. I look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us.
You are so welcome!
Despite consuming art videos voraciously since 2016 the algorithm has only seen fit to show me your channel now. Why? Why youtube!!!!!???? I've watched about 10 of your videos in the last few days. It's so good to see an artist who is working loosely and using their materials to their full advantage. The first video I watched featured oil pastel and it was so gratifying to see you jump straight in to breaking the pastel and using it in large gestural strokes. On top of that, you are just so engaging and fun to watch. One question: what is the difference between those Flashe paints and acrylic gouache, besides that the Flashe paints come in industrial quantities, while acrylic gouache is in tiny tubes that have a high $$$$?
Welcome and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel!!!
There’s not much of a difference. I love Flashe paint and have used it for years
I've been watching you for about 2 years now and have loved each and every minute of your videos. When I feel uninspired, I just watch a Sandi video and it lights me up! Also, I FINALLY was able to purchase your acrylics class!!! Squeeeeee!!!!!
Eeeeeeee thank you for purchasing!!! I hope you enjoy it and get a lot out of it!
Great video, Sandi. I think the new evolution of your painting is very exciting. I too love your figures. They are so intriguing and full of character. You are right to acknowledge that one of the things we all want in your work is "the story". You introduce it, and let the viewer complete the plot.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I love when you take us with you in your process! Always makes me more excited about all the things I could do 😊 The sketches are lovely!
I use that specific red orange as an underpainting color for green heavy landscapes and it’s a surprisingly nice contrast (and I have quite a naturel pallet normally)
ohhh that's interesting!
Like someone else said, I use the white neocolor 1 as resist. I like to draw the moon and also the little blips of sunlight/moonlight on water, then paint over it with ink or watercolor and the white shows through to very lovely effect. It can also be like secret writing/drawing, if you make a bunch of scribbles and then paint over it to reveal what you've drawn. Thanks for another enjoyable video of your process.
I love watching your art evolve. It's so fun to see what the next steps are when you reveal them to us. Coincidentally, I fell my own art evolving too, but it's more so to start using bigger sketchbooks, LOL. You inspired me to become prolific a year or so ago and I finally feel like creating everyday is a habit. Thank you so much for sharing your process and your art XOXO!!
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So glad to hear that!!!
Hi Sandie! Greetings from the Emerald Isle 🇨🇮 since I stumbled on your channel almost a month ago I have binged watched your vlog and I am happy to say you have inspired me to return to painting and swatching my numerous art supplies 😁 swatching is so much fun! Your enthusiasm is contagious lol and I have learned so much from you in this short space of time. So thank you 😊 love your paintings and your sketchbooks also ❤ you are so talented
going out with paper along with your scetchbooks is an awesome thing and the results are amazing. i have prepped me some paper journals like yours and now need to start using them. anxious to see if I like them. that parchment is so yummy! thanks Sandi.
You are always so inspiring. I can’t wait to get back to my projects and try new things and take some risks. Thank you.
I loved the sketches you shared this week. I also always love peaking over your shoulder at the studio wall to see new paintings that you are working on. Thanks for another great video.
Yes, the peek around is always fun!
Happy New Creative Artsy ✨️ 😀 😊 ☺️ ❤️ Year 2024 get that paint brush & painting more !!
Hope you and family had a Very Merry Christmas!!! 🎄
Always a great day when there's a new Sandi video up! I am so excited that you're going to be making more sketchbook style work on loose paper, I LOVE your work! The ones you shared are just gorgeous.
Thank you so much!
19:57 LOVE all of the animals 🥰
Sandi, I'm so fascinated by your journey. And I absolutely LOVE that self-portrait on the floor behind you -- hope you do more!! Once again, I'm inspired!! Thank you!
the neocolour 1 will be good for resist areas of your paintings. Basically I use them to create something like snow on a mountain and then paint over it with watercolour and it stays white because it will resist the water.
Watching you growing your art journey through your videos and gorgeous sketchbooks inspiring ideas about thing's you cam do with them like selling beautiful paintings from your sketchbooks 😊 lovely Sandi ❤
I watch a lot of historical shows on artists and I see what is left for us to observe and I would say I assume that they as in masters have a percived finised evolution mostly perceived finished or fine-tuned, because they’re not alive anymore and I find I take cues and glean practices from that.
But getting a feel for your steps is so appreciated and welcomed. I am trying to find my rhythm after many years of not doing my art ( raising kids ) and when I hear you say it sounds like not such a big deal. But of course it is and thanks for sharing!
I can't express my gratitude for the spark of inspiration you had to start a RUclips channel and share all of your wonderfulness with us. I always looks forward to your videos and my partner and I are constantly inspired by your process and playfulness. Thank you for being you Sandi !
Love how exciting you get, that you couldn't possibly get some water, that you just spat on the paint. Gosh l love your video so real. Just love your art.
I was cracking up when I watched it - I kept saying to myself - go get some water woman!
YES. Yes, yes. there is something so raw and 'in the moment' that just can't be recaptured when redrawn from the original image. it can still be beautiful, but it'll always just feel different. probably a better format for scanning images for your books (so can't wait for you to do this)!!!
Totally!
“Liked” it already, will watch later tonight. Love seeing fellow artists progression! 👍🏼👍🏼🧡
One idea may be to document (scan) your sketches! You or your patrons may appreciate it in the future!
I like to watch you while I clean, cook and attend to my home. I enjoy your creative process and your creativity. In addition, I appreciate your clean content. My entire family can watch it and I don’t have to worry about anything inappropriate from being said or displayed. ❤ I also love all the biblical paintings you make, well I like it all. ❤
Thank you so much 😊. Love that your whole family watches!!! ❤️
I always really enjoy your videos - the play, the experimentation & the joy ❤ thank you for sharing xx
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I watched Sandi now I gotta paint lol love it all
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Hey Sandi ❤ love the direction your art is going! The bins are a fabulous idea it could really work well for you. You tend to have themes like 'lakes and ponds', "birds" or still life. Which is good for that storage method. I started sorting my work by theme instead of chronologically. It's such a game changer!! It's really really helpful for customers who look for something specific like "still life" and they can look through one bin of work instead of hunting around for it. Oh and I bought several huge itoya portfolios for myself. I have work I will never try to sell.❤ I have those categorized by type..." work just for me" "reference art" to repaint..."art to scan for prints" "children's book character work ups" oh and a massive one for my collage papers. I can highly recommend getting some of these for saving your other paintings. I know you enjoy painting using your work as a reference and this is a really nice way to be able to flip through things quickly and store them long term on the shelves.
I bought 3 more several yrs ago and they're only swatches on papers I love to paint on. So I don't swatch inside sketchbooks anymore at all.
I hope you're having a lovely Christmas season 🎄 with your family.😊
I’ve actually thought about that because I do have some of those folders! I need some giant ones though for my big paper works
@@sandihester I think the largest Itoya is 18x24. So if the giant paintings are larger you might need a separate kind of rig. 💡So I'm just brainstorming here...but what if you used those Krystal sleeves and added those sturdy tabs with holes to the sleeves. It would make flipping through pretty easy I think.
Or you could make something all Fancy and have your fabulous sewing Mom make some traditional French portfolios with rings in them. That way they wouldn't shift around as much 🤔 It would be nice to flip through for reference painting.
Whatever you decide I'm looking forward to seeing how it works out 😁
Well I’m gonna miss your sketchbooks but I hope you will still show us your vacation sketchbooks!
I’ll still be using them for sure - just not as much when going to familiar places
Love your videos, thanks for sharing your process and thoughts of what is working for you. Funny but recently realized I spend too much effort and energy in my sketchbooks so will be doing a lot more on loose paper. Also you can put a lot of loose sketches on the studio wall to study, see progress etc. Also quick sketches could be more affordable for folks to buy...and still have original art.
Yay, I’m a day late to the Sandi party but I’m here now and enjoyed it tremendously 🥳. My dream is have a “ place” to show my work, I can see you having your own little gallery . Maybe Grady can build a structure on your property 🙏🏼. Get to it Grady😘. Love you Sandi, have a beautiful week..
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Making my Friday better, thanks Sandi
Oh how much I enjoyed this video ! Your art is amazing and fun and there is so much more to come , I can feel it ! Thank you for this !
Just found you today!! This is the first and only video I’ve seen and I’m inspired by your art and your way of making art. Was fun to learn from you. Hope you sign all your sketches before giving or selling them. Looking forward to watching your other videos!! Blessings ❤
Awe - awesome! And WELCOME!!!
I love that you are ALL about process that Keeps it interesting
I love listening to the background sounds while viewing your sketches!
So excited to see a utube from Sandi this morning thank you.
I'm so glad June!
You put the acrylic paint In those little tubs and then put the lid on , do they dry out at all , or do you use them the same day?
Also it would be great to be able to buy some more affordable art like your sketches. I’ll never be rich enough to be able to buy $600 framed paintings, so this would be great idea for you to make more regular money. ❤
I have cheaper paper art on my website that’s not framed. The paint doesn’t dry out. I have a whole class on everything about my acrylics- storing them, varnish, colors, etc if you’re interested ☺️
What a great video! Your excitement and drive for growing as an artist is contagious! 🎉 I was laughing at your excitement (and my complete understanding) for the new size of paper 😅 🎉
Happy Holidays to you and your family, Sandi! 😊🎄💕
Such an artist think to get excited about a new size 😂
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I have been noticing a great deal of change in your art! I haven't been watching from the beginning, BUT I have watched the beginning and it has been fun to watch your changes! I remember when you braved the outdoors and now it is hard to find you inside! LOL! I know that when I started taking classes outside in the summers, it changed my world of painting! I actually painted in all sizes of paper and didn't discover painting in sketchbooks until after I had some serous health problems that took my words! It was a strange time! Plus I am certified ADHD. LOL!
BY the way, you need some "FRENCH" ULTRAMARINE blue. That is the one that leans towards purple and is my favorite! It is usually more expensive and I don't know if it is made in Basic. You could mix in a wee bit of quinacridone rose or red. I paint mostly in watercolors and it does make a difference there. It is more granulating. You could probably buy larger containers of Basics, but they wouldn't be as portable. Having a bigger pot for the studio would be easy, though.
I cracked up at you saying “we can barely find you inside now” 😂. I’ve been sick for months and not been able to get out much and it’s funny because I’ve been doing more still lifes since being indoors
I really appreciate your videos Sandi! Your art is always so inspiring, and has helped me revitalise my own Art practice! Thank you 🙏❤
I'm so glad!
Great posting this week! Thank you, Sandy. I appreciate you charing your process. That is so inspiring and I long for to finally get a creative work process myself. Thanks again! 🤗
Wonderful!
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Merty Christmas for you and dearones!
It looks like you are inspired. Enjoy. This makes me want to paint. Lol. Have a good weekend.
Oh and also, I like the neocolor I white as a resist.
wonderful work, the evolution is amazing
Thank you very much!
I love your figure drawings! Sketches and paintings.
Thank you so much 😀
This is such a coincidence! I just made that switch too. I sold some drawings that I had done on a3 loose paper that were basically sketches. And remembered how many times I've been asked to sell a certain sketch and I couldn't because it was in my sketchbook. So instead of buying a new sketchbook because mine is full I ordered a bunch of paper and a folder for it!😂
that's awesome!
Love the season your art is going in. So exciting! I could see your paintings in a Nashville gallery. Also they are so fun and whimsical and happy and would make a great greeting cards brand. Have a wonderful weekend Sandi. 😊
Yay, thank you!
Sandi there is an artist called Bronte Leighton-Dore who does very loose, almost abstract landscapes and still life’s that remind me of your sketchbook work. However she does them straight onto canvas, leaving a lot of blank white canvas. They are beautiful, and it made me wonder if you could use any of her ideas as a springboard for further work. I love that you are doing paintings for sale en plein air and I agree, there is an immediacy to plein air work that studio works sort of lose in the translation. I LOVE your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us all, it feels so generous and it is so inspiring 🥰
Also your artworks are simply stunning 😍
I’ll check her out! I am hoping at some point to take canvases out with me - just kind of working up to that mentally 😂
Thank you!!!
This makes so much sense to me. I think my best art is in my sketchbook. It's just so fresh. People want to buy but I just can't break up my sketchbook. My hubs has bought me a really nice block of Arches that I usually reserve for commissions but I don't like doing commissions since they are the opposite of fresh. And, yes, that is exactly why I love your sketchbook work, just so fun and playful.
I love the idea of putting your paper paintings in bins to look through! I had a table at a small Christmas show recently and people were most interested my 11 x 17s. They are more accessible physically in that you can just leaf through them, but also more accessible cost-wise.
Hooray to a potential figure drawing course! This is where I’m weakest in my art practice, I think, so I would love to work on those skills. 🙌
so...Imma wannabe collector...inspired in color, movement & the ineffable vitality yr joy projects...talk abt a reframe we all need in this season...TY, hugs.
That was great fun. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
i think you were looking for the word "coat", when you were prepping your papers.
Grazie mille...thank you😊
Hey Sandi! I loved your sketchbook tutorial…I had been about to order more when you made that video! I looked around my studio and I didn’t have printmaking paper so I used Bristol paper. It’s much thicker and I wasn’t sure about it, but the great thing is you can throw a ton of paint and water at it and it doesn’t really buckle. I’ve painted both sides heavily and it holds up with your pretreatment! I may create some loose leaf as well as I look towards selling more work. Thanks for everything you do!
That’s awesome!
Me identifico muito com sua maneira de pensar os processos! Seus vídeos me ajudam sempre a melhorar meus estudos e práticas, como quando mostra maneiras de “sujar” as tintas muito brilhantes para que elas fiquem mais terrosas, eu amo! E eu tbm percebi que estava com muitas joias de pinturas perdidas em Sketchbooks, que além de não dar para presentear ou vender, percebi que me fazem usar todo meu material caro e nem para fotos ficam bons, pois tem o centro da página que estraga a continuação do desenho. Enfim, o texto é grande, mas é para que saiba que seus esforços em produzir conteúdos e compartilhar sua arte, não são em vão. Me ajudam, me deixam feliz e acredito que faça isso para mais pessoas! Obrigado por existir! ❤❤❤
I’m so glad the videos have been helpful!!!!
I’d sure love to come and flip through your sketches one day…great idea!
Maybe one day!
I do like your figure sketches! I also love the colors you use, they look so nice!🤗
Thank you so much!
These talks about process are the best. ❤️
The bins idea is great! If I ever get to have a painting space, that's something I would absolutely love.
So fun seeing your 'new' paper. I really hate that Fabriano Studio Watercolour, one of my nemeses. 😂 Should really use it up and maybe I'll try coating it. Thanks for the idea! Idk why I haven't done it before as I regularly coat my sketchbooks with matt medium. 🤷
Lastly, the paintings/sketches of Uju were fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Interesting video. After reading a book on art from a spiritual perspective, I’ve been going off-script and tryingggg to paint what I “hear”. Not easy and some crappy art, but I’ve been a bit amazed at the story and meaning that results! I’ve been using a big spiral pad of Stonehenge Legion White, so I don’t feel too “precious”. I like your conversation about rethinking what and how you’re creating. Another step in the process. Also, like you, I’ve been trying to focus on using what I use and just replacing. I miss bigger hauls sometimes, though. Thanks, as always, for sharing!❤️
Painting in sketchbooks gives you (me) an unconscious message that is very freeing: Play! Experiment! Dare! While painting on papers that can be sold, put the selling idea in your (my) head. But you’ll (I’ll) get past it and it will become natural.
It doesn’t get in my head at this point. It’s also much lighter which is nice
Sandi you are such a hoot. Never thought of spitting on my fingers for wetness 😂😂😂. Love to see your process. Happy holidays🎄
I do that all the time 😂
Hi Sandi! I gave your homemade sketchbooks a try. What fun they are to make. I made two so far (9x7). I am working on the covers today. I liked your collage one. You’ve inspired me so much to get out of my comfort zone and just “play”. And Dick Blick thanks you too 🤣. I order from them monthly and often wonder if they associate my purchases to your videos. 🤣😂. I found this great tape that finishes off the edge of the sketchbook. Although its only white, it can be decorated and its 2” thick and sticks really great and is similar to color as the heavy canson watercolor paper I used for the covers. Its called white gaffers tape, heavy duty. Amazon. Thanks so much for making all the great videos. 👏👏👏
Ohhhh that tape sounds nice!!! So glad you are liking the sketchbooks!
Hi Sandi, it would be so nice if you would do a figure painting WS! 😍I know you alr gave good tips in your previous videos. 💕
have a great Sunday✨
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Awesome video Sandi, I’ve never painted acrylic on paper only on canvas. Tell me please, what kind of paper do you use.🤗
Thank you Sandi. Its good to hear you will be selling. Id love to get my hands on a piece. Also, do you think you'll ever do a " figures " class? That would be something I'm extremely interested in. Your figures are just so dam cute.
Yes, I do plan to do a figure class at some point
Hi Sandi, I have watched most of your videos and love your work and approach to painting! I was so excited to apply everything I learned, especially loosing up my painting. I made a large sketchbook following your video, primed all the pages and couldn’t wait to fill it up. But… I really had a hard time covering those large spaces without a photo reference and not fussing over the composition and line work. It became a muddy mess and I am so discouraged. Do you have any suggestions?
Sandi. You are awesomev!!!:🎉🎉❤How many years have you been teaching and is your Degree in Art ??? 🎨 Im trying to find my Purpose when I retire. Im self taught . Love all medias. Acrylic preferred...
you should maybe experiment with adding a couple of your reds with some of the orange and see if you can make a custom colour
I love your style. / You apply gesso in your sketch books?
Do you spray your palette (with the open pots of paint) with water often to keep it from drying out? Adore your work and evolving style!!
Sometimes I give them a squirt but they are usually fine. I have a whole class where I share everything about my acrylics, how I care for them, store, varnish , etc if you’re interested
Save your cardboard boxes and make portfolios out of them. Of course make sure you to use some glassine liners to protect the work. I love the idea of prepping the papers ahead of time. I forget which video you tell us about the mixture. Can you use any kind of medium on top of that sizing you came up with?
It’s in the making my own sketchbooks
Great video, as always I'm loving every second!!! Agree on the versatility of loose sheets along with sketchbook. I've been doing both for some time. Are you still using softbody? Or pricing to basics? Do you add matte medium or a paint to take off the shine? I have some basics and mix them in. Occasionally I get the shiny finish. Hmmm... just wondering. If you're swamped and don't reply I understand-Lue
It switching to basics just adding in a few colors that I like. When mixed in with my other soft body it’s not too shiny
I had no idea you were from my area. I heard you say Centennial Park, and I decided I would look up your bio to see if you lived near another Centennial Park somewhere. It said you live in Franklin, and so do I. Hi neighbor! I hope to see you around some time!
I’m not sure where it said I live in Franklin but I don’t and haven’t ever lived there 😂. I do live in Nashville though
@sandihester I read it wrong. 😄 It said your Grandmother lived in Franklin and that's where you learned to paint at her kitchen table. Still fun you live nearby. I have watched your videos for a while now.
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Another coat. 😊
I'm the first comment! What did I win?? Lol🤣
Sandi I noticed on your palette that the cups of paint seems to be thinned out and not as thick as what comes out of the tubs. Do you use water to do this? Thx
I do
I have a class on my acrylics and all the things about them if you’re interested 🥰
Than you
I find liquitex ultra marine smells so bad! ❤😭
I also don’t paint in sketchbooks and have a whole bunch of pieces on paper. I’ve tried getting into sketchbooks, but just can’t! I want to frame everything 😂
That’s funny! You have the opposite problem 😂
I think you’ve been using ivory black if I remember now you know I’ve watched way too many videos in the last two weeks of finding you lol
I’m loving the figures - ( But !!!) I’m not keen on the writing on the actual painting… I feel like it interferes & interrupts my enjoyment of the image ( I rarely even like signatures on work, unless very considered in their placement !) writing is another ‘mark’ after-all and if not as considered as the rest of the painting, it just interferes !!
That’s a very wordy comment !!! 😅
We can’t hear your buttons
I love what you're doing here and your art is nice, but what did you do to make yourself stand apart from people like me? Respectfully, Jos Tristan
I like watching your wotk grow too. But less spit please.
And it’s not good for you too put acrylics on your skin and leave it there for while you paint. Especially since you have a tendency to develop all allergies. A nice box of 100 disposable well -fitting gloves would be perfect for you. I think Dick BLICK sells them also especially for artists but you can get 100 at the grocery store for under $10. Should last you a year!!
Good thing you didn't get more colors! You were running out of fingers!😂
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