How I find the magic when making art, getting into a creative flow, productive week full-time artist
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2021
- Oh, I've had a funny week! Some days poorly and some days so creative! See what I get up to in this week's video. A trip to fairyland, some fairy dust and of course some fairy magic! I will show you too how I truly get into the creative zone and find my flow. It may look a bit silly but I don't mind sharing with you! I just sometimes need to get out of my head, into my body and then it allows all my hidden creativity to emerge. I get to connect with what really wants to come out! And, it's always unexpected! I am really concentrating on slowing down too and will share more about that over the coming weeks as well as some of my self-care journaling too. Big loves to you, love Wendy. Xxx
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It makes my heart burst knowing more and more honest and healing channels like yours are getting big. ⭐ This is the content I would have loved to see my younger self grow up on. But the good news is that it's available to me and others now. 💕
It has been very unexpected! But makes me so happy too!! Thank you xxxxx
Agree 100 percent . 65 years young and learn so much about loving myself first is most likely the most amazing important thing ever you must do to survive in our new normal way we are living world wide. Hugs
I could not agree more. Age is just a number 😜❤
Oh absolutely ,,so true , the divine Wendy is so nourishing isn’t she, I’m 62, and know what you mean, much love from Australia
“It’s not messy. I just have a lot of stuff out everywhere!” I’m so using this line the next time my partner complains of a mess!
Hahaha!!! Yes!!! Tee hee!!!!
Yes! I always say my room is not messy, there are just ideas everywhere!! xxxxx
I thought the same thing ! Haha, so good
I truly do have a lot of stuff everywhere. ❤️ Love this video!
Because, art is complicated
Dancer, creator, hair looks stunning, your light is shining bright. Your videos are incredibly calming, brave and motivational. Thanks to you l am reorganising myself and creative space. Your inspiration is a bright light in our home and creative life. Love the throw fabric for your van it’s gorgeous. James is amazing so generous with his kindness and support. My spirit animal is the butterfly. Love & hugs 💕💕💕💕💕🦋 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🧘🏽♀️
Thank you so much, this makes me so happy to hear. Thank you for being here, keeping me company too xxx much loves xx
You are a magickal creature! ✨💜✨ I am so happy the Universe guided me to your channel. Much love! 😊
''I've got shit loads to do'' this made me lol 😂. I don't normally comment but I watch all your videos and you are such an inspiration . Thank you for sharing your amazing life 💕
Hahaaha!! Yes!!! LOls!! Much loves, and thanks for keeping me company, if when you are quiet! Commenting not necessary! xx
what a beautiful soul!! Your lightness of spirit feels so magical and never fails to inspire. 💕 🥰
This makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much Scarlet xx
Please never feel that your videos are too long. I so enjoy my 30+ min escape and inspiration in your lovely videos every week. 45+ even better....hehe! Thank you both for creating a beautiful, peaceful channel and kind community!
"Just loving this moment, can we stay here forever....." this song is stuck in my head, but in a good way
Aww, yes I love that one! xx
I SO love the music in your videos and it sounds like this artist does many of the songs in your videos?! Do you know the artist name?! I've gone through the link but it's to a giant website and I don't know where to begin to find her!☹ But I ADORE you & James, here in the roasting Arizona, USA, and would give *much* to be able to come have tea with you guys in all that beautiful green of England!! Big, "baked" hugs from the desert!!🤗🤗🤗
Nice music, nice people. Thank you for showing us how you get into the zone. I found that really inspiring. All the best.
Haha! I thought it was silly really buts it's honestly how I do it !!! Shake it about until the energy flows!! xxx
You really are such a healing spirit. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you xxxxx
That's it! I don't have a mess, just a lot of stuff out! I love that! I so enjoyed spending this time with you. I always feel like the whole group of us are gathered here together ❤
hahahhaaha!! Yes!!! I love that too!!! When I edited it!!!! I also feel the community here too, how wonderful xxxx
Would be wonderful if you could do a video showing the different ways you put up your hair and the make-up you use. I have neglected myself for a long time and find you inspirational. Also an Unexpected Gypsy music playlist would be marvellous.
Loved this as always. Beautiful, healing, creative and inspirtional all rolled into one. Many thanks as always. Love your work. Your videos always provide a sense of calm and peace which I love. xx
I'm so happy to hear this thank you x
Love that you talked about the Spirit Animals Oracle. I have this deck and it helps me SO MUCH with meditation! I pull a card, read the meaning (mostly focusing on the Protection Message) and reflect on it. I own many Oracles but that's the one I love the most, and the illustrations are gorgeous! Perhaps one day we'll have an Unexpected Oracle from you Wendy? 🥰
Yes! Lisa, I am the same with mine, so helpful! I don't know whether I can commit to such a long term project that would tie me in for so long!! But it is a dream of mine so maybe!! xxxxx
your video helped to inspire me today as id recently lost my focus and not painted in ages
.so thank you for your lovely spirit and energy. after so many health issues my husband and ive had over the last few years peace is settling on us again thank you xx
I can't thankyou enough for your channel. Recently discovered at a time in my life where I feel old, useless and even worthless. A breath of fresh air to have you in my life now. So lovely to know that having anxiety etc is not label or a chain around my neck. I can turn things around.🌿🌻❤️😊 Xx
XXXX I love this heartwarming message, thank you. And yes, you are so full of goodness you just forgot for a while!!! Let's turn this all around!!! Big hugs xx
@@theunexpectedgypsy gratefully received ❤️🌿☺️x
Hello Dear Unexpected Gipsy :... Thank you for being such an inspiration....!!! 🙏🌷I'm a Bach Remedies 🌿Practitioner & Tarot Reader 🧙♀️... Something quite different to what you do, but I think we're all connected at some level, we are all one Spirit. Your World, your happy place, Beautiful paintings & insights have given me something to treasure. I'll keep in touch. Thanks again...!!! Regards from Chile... 🇨🇱🙋♀️Helga. 🙏🌿🌷🧙♀️🌍
Your video was like a cool breeze this week! Thank you for keeping me smiling with your sweet and sassy spirit!
Awww, thank you xxx I felt completely myself recording this week!! Glad it shone through xxx
Oh, goodness...seeing you standing in the wash of sun rays!! Such a picture that would be for you to paint!
Keep doing you 💫
Aww, thank you Norma, I do get the most beautiful light in my room!
You‘re hair is so beautiful! ☺️
Thank you!!! xxxx
I love it it too. I love how free an unpretentious you seem to be. And l love watching your “process”.
Have to say. Love watching these happy older videos of you both.
When u weren't swamped down with
Medical issues. As we all are.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing
A more creative lady appear again. 😁
It is ok to not be ok !! Wendy you have been my biggest influence in my healing of trying to be ok and efficient for other things or people so on my grandmothers hand mirror I’ve put
“It is Ok to not be OK “ deAr FrIeNd WeNdY”
It so is... xxx much loves xxx
Healthful healing, some days, I go into catharsis just having your videos playing all day in background, love all of your content, I often cry with joy as soon as the beautiful start and music plays xxxxyou beautiful being, so much love from me to you, from An Irish gypsy living in Australia xxxx
Love your description of yourself as “an Irish gypsy living in Australia”, so vivid. Wishing you joy! 💐
Radiant !! That’s what you are this week. Such an inspiration. Glad your doing well and James is much much better. Have an amazing week. 💕
Your videos are my saturday treat and i thank you for the inspiration, sometimes the solace i found looking at them when things where not easy. Thank you for your light, your smile and your kindness. Take good care of you and have a lovely week end.
I am so heart warmed to hear this Jeanne, have a lovely weekend too much loves xxxx
You are so unique and extremly talented..you're just a beautiful person!
How beautiful nature looks after the rain! The colors are so different and intense! I like your little canvas squares. I just bought a sketchbook in a square form. I will try some flowers and leafs after rain. So have a good and productive week, all of you. ❤️
I love my square sketchbook too! Happy creating!! xxxx much loves x
Now, that is a quote worthy of a plaquard, 🙀 "It's not messy. There's just stuff everywhere." 🙊
hahaha!! yes!!! xxxx
I am so with you Wendy, I have a great selection of paper and Khadi is just one of them that is so lovely to work with. Enjoy your wonderful canvases. X
Khadi!! My latest obsession!! xxxxxx
Thank you for sharing with us, it is so refreshing to see someone being genuine and honest.
Your studio is my happy place
Wow! Serendipity!!!! I just did my fairy dust, comfy hair after doing my tapping class and here you are doing the same 💛😂✨✨✨✨
Thank you so much for this video, I loved seeing you getting into the mood, dancing about and changing your hair! I don't often allow myself to be fully me, so seeing you share yourself like this is such a precious gift. So lovely!💝
yes hon so understand and is so important to Take care of our selves and take time when we need it to rest and get well. much love to you and james dear
And to you dear Debra, xxxx
Your videos make me so happy. They are so lighthearted. Thanks for all you do. Your new series look lovely. The colors are very vibrant. See you in the next video. I will try and keep my light bright. ❤
Biggest softest hugs back to you Wendy!♥️ Loved this video. Happy that James is healing nicely. Take care and see you next time.
Thank you Diane xxxx big loves see you soon!
I love your studio. And..... you look fab in pink! I love Friday bedtime, I get to watch your new video. Thankyou beautiful Wendy🌻🌻🌻🌻
Thank you and thank you! I am so happy that you keep me company on your Friday evenings! What an honour xxx
Your video was perfect for me today. It totally uplifted my spirit. Thank you precious Wendy x
beautiful words.....at start....a friend made me a sketch book , she's an amazing crafter...& has on the front '' All you need is deep within you, waiting to unfold and reveal itself - Dorothy Galyean'.....and has a fairy with a lantern and poppy houses...ive just started this new book with some bright & colourful rainbow drawingsetc....and then the hummingbird...very special they are too me & messages from my dad too made love flow all thru me bab :) ! in my medicine cards its 'JOY'..i also do alot of animal medicine art,and shaman healings , strange...beautiful i had a vision/dream my dad came across a zebra crossing to me...and hugged me and told me 'you're where your ment to be '....i came around, crying.... same message almost you read xxx so glad James healed ok too XXX love the music thru the video xxx
I had the most miserable day today. Luckily I didn't watch your video yesterday. So you just saved my day today instead - when I needed it most!
Lots of love to you - and to James - and a big thank you!
Watching you share your soul brings tears to my eyes and joy in my heart, so much love
Haha wendy . I've got shitloads to do" love it!!
I also love the cotton throw you made the colors are fantastic and print ...its going to be very nice in the van!! Thank you for lovely calming video...😊
❤️❤️❤️ it! Thanks for sharing your hummingbird magic with us!
🙏🏻 sweet.
Aww, yes, had to share!! xx
I am so excited I found you today I really needed your spiritual inspiration 🙏 Thank you!
Thank you for your inspiration. Love your hummingbird,!
You just restored some calm into my life Wendy, thank you - I was painting while keeping you company - a good combination! xxx
Oh i just love this Gayna!! xxxxx
If I were forced to live without being able to express my creativity the way I want, I would die the next day! Creativity it's part of who I am, you want to kill me then kill my creativity! 🥰
Yes! Totally get that!!! xxxx
@@theunexpectedgypsy 💖
Grateful Wendy🙏🏻. I came back to finish and as you read the message of the Hummingbird it spoke to me. Be still , let your energy help you today! I have all that I need within me, thank you 🙏🏻💕 hummingbird 😌
I'm not a native english speaker, so please don't look at my mistakes😅
I have to tell you: every time I watch a video you've made, I feel better, instantly!!! My goal is, that I take more and more time for my own creativity and you are a very big inspiration for me! Thank you💖
Thank you for sharing your process for settling in to create even when you don't feel centered. So glad that James is healing. Yes, like you, I absolutely love paper! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Khadi Papers.
Paper..... mmmm..... Khadi papers my new fav!!!!
Good to know that James is doing ok!! You have inspired me to paint flowers...and being on the present moment 🙏. Thank you 😁❤️
Enjoying dipping into & out of your video as time allows. Catching up on all of your back videos too. Really can't thank you enough for helping me through a really difficult time in my life ❤
Another beautiful video Wendy 🌼 you are such a blessing, love the new colours in the canvases 💖 bright sparkly love 🙏🏻
Thank you for reading that, I SO needed to hear that. I now know what I MUST do and what I truly need. I can't keep flying from flower to flower, it just doesn't bring me happiness and there's so little precious time. ❤
Your channel has become one of my favorites that I seek out each week! Thank you for the videos! 💕
I'm so glad you have James (grumpy or no) to help you. And I'm glad you listen to your body and rest when you need.
I'm a very avid, vivid dreamer and I'm fortunate to have had a long spell of sleeping through the nights. Now I'm back to waking up in the middle of the night but that's okay. I read every night before sleeping! It helps me get out of my head and relax.
And cheers, yes, it is morning here on the east coast of the USA and I got up a little late but worked an hour cleaning house so I'm just sitting down to have my coffee. Usually I have coffee first, then do all the things. So cheers Wendy! I love seeing you happy & healthy❣
Cheers to you and also to reading in bed!! One of my most favourite things!! xx ps, James not grumpy anymore!!
Enjoy watching you paint and seeing your beautiful art.🌹
You are a breath of fresh air as always Wendy. Love sharing your journey with you and always look forward to the Friday video to see what you're up to. So glad that James is healing well.
Many blessings to you beautiful Fairy.💜
Aww, thank you so much!! xxx Blessings back to you too xxx
Beautiful art and channel! I too enjoy painting on a square canvas! Thank you for the peaceful energy! ✌
I am a librarian, archivist and artist. My life is about papers, of all kinds and textures and yes, even some smells! LOL I love it!
Oh sounds just wonderful Heather.... I'm swooning now!!!! xxxxxxxxx
@@theunexpectedgypsy Awww! I changed careers to specifically work in these fields and I am so happy I did! Come swoon in Texas, anytime!
Love spending time with you ! See you next video 💕stay creative and bright 🧑🏻🎨🌻
Sending love and kindness your way 💕
Thank you for the uplifting video :-)
I wish it was raining here in California. Our sky is orange with the glow of smoke from the fires Above Sacramento. Which is the capital of California. Take care of your spirit and thank you for helping us take care of our spirit.
Mary from Hart Lane Studio in California
I wish you cool rain too... it's devastating to hear all the news about the fires, we have the same in Europe now... Take good care and much loves x
Thank you for taking time to make this video. It is inspiring and I have picked up my sketch book again. Have a wonderful week ❤️
Yay! Happy sketch booking!! xxxxx YOu too, have a wonderful one!
Thank you for your inspiration.
I love this video! Love, love, love!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been in a creative funk and finding myself copying and being too inspired by other artists instead of expressing my own ideas. This was very helpful
Absolutely stunning.. must say! Completely my genre’ shabby chic 💕🍃
I thought I was too old to wear flowers in my hair but after watching your videos I decided if you can do it I can too so now I sometimes tuck a flower on the back of my bun, like you. Thank you ( :
oh reading this makes me happy!!! Go for it and big and bright as you like!!! xx
ahh i had to say as soon as you startedtalking about it.. the bowl of light... so special.. i love love love that book, felt such a connection wih him. Wonderful to hear its reached you too. xx
Thank you. Simply lovely. I'm reminded of Eve Decker's song "Simple Truth." Be well.
So glad you enjoyed Jay, thank you x
I love the flower in your hair !
Wow what an absolutely delightful channel the algorithm just blessed me with 🥰 thank you for such a cozy moment for my Sunday
Thank you - you are very inspiring and honest. Love your vlogs. Greetings from South Africa
Beautiful Wendy!xx💕✨💕✨
When you talked about the cards it made me realize I needed a change from my tarot deck. So I found the ‘House of cards’ set I played with as a child designed by Charles Eames and it seems to do the trick. Because I had been wondering where I got my love for modern art. We never went to exhibitions when I was a child, but we had this game. So when I was taken to museum at age 15 by a timid relative I was ready to tell her what some dada work was all about. Thank you so much!
Bom dia! Estou no Brasil, te achei e me identifiquei com seu jeito rs. Gratidão ☺️
Your so organised 🧡 your teaching life gave you skills 🧡
Wonderful video!!!❤ Love your new series of flowers!!! Hope I can get one or two!!! Thank you both for sharing your lives with us!!! It helps so much in these crazy times we are all in!!! Sending lots of love!!!❤❤❤
Thank you Pamela, xxx Happy crazy times and much loves to you too!! xxx
Just found you … I adore rain storms .. find it so peaceful .. what a nice video “THANK YOU” adore your art space your art and your outdoors
*What's your spirit animal or animals???*
Arabian Horse, running with all my heart and soul.
@@sallyskellington3024 OOOOH absolutely love this Sally xxxxxxxx wow!!!!!!!
Timber Wolf. Generally quiet and avoid people, afraid of new things, but with the strength to get things done as they need. And fiercely protective of my people and familiars.
According to Chakoty on Star Ship Voyager, we aren't supposed to tell lol. I did a mediation and mine revealed itself to me and I was so happy. It's perfect for me.Just thought I would share that.😁💜💙
elephant and dragonfly
Love the throw material❤️
Thank you xxxxxx
Love and hugs to you Wendy. 💙💙
Lovely inspirational Wendy💕
A lovely video that inspired me as well ...thank you !
Beautiful,without nature art and creation is nothing, you are really fantastic artist
Sending you Unconditional Love 💘❤💗.
Feeling your Vibes!
What a lovely video vlog. As always thank you for sharing💛
Thank you so much xxxxx
Loved this, so inspirational. X
You are amazing! 🥰
Notice that your friends on the window sills are quite happy
Go on Wendy enjoy your coffee ❤️ love your videos energy and artwork
I just subscribed yesterday love what you do
woahhhhhh James is soooo scawwwwyyyyyyyy hahahaha makes me laugh , so glad He is healing ..just keep an eye or ear open in case he starts howwwwWWWWling at the next full moon heeheee xx "shit loads to do" that is my Motto xx Happy New Moon in Leo ...Sun in Leo too so gRRRReat day for creativity xx Love You both take care ..sending gentle healing vibes xx Arohanui Grizi PS Apparently there is lots of Solar storms happening at the moment , so the energy is very intense and may be effecting our sleep patterns x
Such a sweet upload!🖤
I loved this! Cute music!
Bonjour Wendy! I like the place where you walk in the water! When you open a package, I'm as excited as you! I like the rain and afterwards the greens are more intense. You choose beautiful colors for your flowers! I'm glad to know that James is doing better! Good success in everything you do! Funny, my friend calls me my little hummingbird! Louise xxxx
Hi Louise, yes, it's very exciting opening packages isn't it!!! So lovely that your friend calls you a little hummingbird!!!! xxxx Big lovex
I enjoy watching your videos so much! Hope to see you paint in real time as I would love to learn your techniques xo
Thank you, xxx all my painting videos are up on my Patreon page since lockdown I took it all online!
Hey Wendy, missed you. Grateful James's leg is doing well. What a lot of rain, eh? Love watching you make your own sunshine in the studio. Glad you're getting so many orders in, that means you're enjoying success during these crazy times - yay! So happy for you!! Great idea getting a truckload of 8x8s, so you can just dive into several pieces at once and let yourself loose, then sell them and be even MORE successful! Hmmm...running out of floor space? Expansion is a positive response to the Universe, isn't it? Can't wait to see what creative solutions you and James come up with to address the space issue. Love the oracle decks and Hummingbird card. It spoke to me as well. I used to keep an angel oracle deck by Doreen Virtue. It was nice because the cards and messages were all positive. See you in the next video. Bright blessings.
Thank you Wendy, you are balm for my soul😘🌷
Awww, this makes me soo happyx
New subscriber. After having a bit of a binge watch of your vids on YT I just want to tell something that’s happened to me over the past year regarding painting. I live in Indonesia and returned to UK on a visit to see my family last year, there 2 weeks and you went into lockdown. I eventually got a flight back to Indonesia. Whilst in UK I meet 2 lovely friends of my sisters, and we made a WhatsApp group and formed a mini painting competition for ourselves. We take it in turns choosing the subject then every 2 weeks we then find a judge, could be a friend or family member and ask them to judge, we only go for a 1st and 2nd place so no one comes last. Over the past year this has kept me sane in many ways, we have a lot of laughs and giggles along the way via WhatsApp chat. None of us are artist, in fact last time I painted anything was at school which must be well over 45yrs ago. I’m thoroughly enjoying every minute and have surprised myself at what I’m capable of. All I’m trying to say is we don’t need to be great at art to thoroughly enjoy the experience. I have won a few times, which felt wonderful.
That's so awesome!!! How wonderful!!! And you are soo right, no need to be an artist, we are ALL creative and it's all soo good for our souls!! xxx Well done for winning a few too!!!