Beatrix Potter once said-“ I hold that a strongly marked personality can influence descendants for generations”. What an incredible and brilliantly edited video. The journey of research has created a stunningly beautiful composition. The attention to detail and paint colour used is outstanding 😊
Hi Michael, I’m no way an artist but appreciate most works. The amount of research you have put into your latest story into Beatrix Potter’s precise art work was so interesting, it gave a bit more insight into her artwork. Thank you.
You made the arthritic fingers of an old artist who lost his muse positively itch to put pen and brush to paper once more. Perhaps it will be just that, once more, but you've truly inspired me, Michael, and I thank-you.
I do hope you were able to have a renaissance of your painting! My own mother, of 1926 vintage, enjoyed a late in life painting renaissance. I think there is much value in the perspective of older artists (and other humans). Bravo!
My husband Paul has a Masters in art and we just finished watching your Beatrix Potter video. He was so impressed with your teaching and research. I used to watch you by myself, but he dearly loves your smile, your honest life and how calming your teaching voice. Thanks Michael!!!!! Well done!
Now this is the kind of stuff we need on Netflix - Michael is outstanding in his dedication, passion and talent regarding Beatrix Potter and the artwork. Thank you so much for this incredibly interesting documentary - I’ve learnt a lot! I feel like Michael is an old soul, he’s so talented.
For me, as a watercolorist, this is your best video ever. The research-my god. I am forever grateful. I had always guessed how Beatrix worked, and I wasn’t far off, but now, to have the actual colors! Thrilled isn’t enough to describe how I feel. And because of the writing slope, the paper, pencils, brushes, and most importantly, your love and respect for Ms. Potter, I feel as though I have been instructed by the grand lady herself! Thank you Michael, for inspiring me and others by sharing your knowledge and talents.
Ms. Potter is one of my hero’s,her art inspired millions of us to see the world from a child’s perspective. She was a scientist as well and her art reflects her knowledge of each animal she drew. Wonderful video,thanks.
I bought my girls those videos when they were little, and my then 5 year old would run around speaking like Peter, copying his English accent. She's now 19 and a lifetime Beatrix Potter lover, and artist. I showed her your video and she absolutely loves it.
Your videos are less of a vlog and more of a documentary, each one. But especially this one. You put so much time and effort in, and it shows, and we love it. Never let anyone say the effort was wasted because your episodes are full adventures with an excellent, comprehensive story, neatly wrapped up. Love your work Michael!! 🎉
Why are they called "starving artists"? They spend most of their money on Art Supplies. Not only is Michaels work beautiful, it is quality materials. Michael is just as fussy about the paper the prints are on, worth every penny!! Thank you Michael for inviting us into your kitchen/studio.
Michael, what an absolutely generous thing you are doing by sharing all those hard-researched details of Beatrix Potter’s materials and processes with your YT family. I think you have done your muse a great service and, wherever she is, she is smiling at you.
Thank you for a lovely video, it has inspired me to get out the dip pen and nibs that I used at Art School in early 1950. That is all we had in those days. I’m 92 now and still enjoy drawing.
This may well be the very best video I've ever watched on youtube. Absolutely superb work. The time you spent researching was well worth it. Are there Emmy awards for youtube?
I think we all agree that missing your videos last year was well worth the time you had to achieve the results of your research. This was a beautifully made video and the drawing, watercolor that you created right before our very eyes on that precious drawing box is wonderful. All of your research has led you to finding and using paper and tools from ages ago and discovering the difference between the old and new. You are brilliant Michael! ❤
Michael, I share with you two mantras by which I live my life and I believe you do as well. I hope you will agree. The first is a Russian Proverb I found decades ago, "It matters not that we live, but how." Which, if I rightly remember the original French writing, is "Il n'import quon vivre, mais comment!" The other is, "Life is short; Art is long." You embody both. Thank you for the excellent Beatrix Potter illustration lesson.
We used India I nk at school many years ago. Mainly in Geography to outline countries which we had to draw before we filled in cities, rivers etc. I was no artist. Your picture was perfect 😊😊
Michael research is the number one point in doing what one loves. You have done a lot of research and it shows in this wonderful piece of artwork and thank you for taking us through the history of how Beatrix Potter did her paintings and the paints truly fascinating. The paper mill making the paper Beatrix Potter used and made was an absolute treasure to watch. Thank you Tom for showing us. My dad was an artist and I only found this out when he was hospitalised and I had to go and clear his house out after he passed away. He never spoke about his art work and I now have a few of his paintings hanging in my house. Michael this was a lovely vlog and I hope you get a lot of sales. Have a lovely day.
As an obsessive artist who has tried and failed so many times to recreate the work of Beatrix Potter, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your extensive research and instruction. Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️
4 am in Australia,can’t sleep 😴 what a wonderful surprise to see you giving us ,your adoring fans an art lesson, you are such a multi talented person, amazing …loved every minute ❤️❤️❤️
The biggest thing I would love to see more appreciation is for the artist and the artisan. The paper making process was an art in itself as well as your beautiful work. I hope a generation of children rediscover beautiful art designed just for them and grow to love it enough to pass it down to the next generation.
Amazing surprise, was bored today and weather in northern Ireland is wet wet wet so just made my dinner and got a bell alarm to say Micheal is coming on brilliant, so every one hit the bell then you will know when this amazing vlogs come on thankyou Micheal ❤x
Michael, I absolutely loved this video 🥰 I enjoy all your vlogs. I started pencil, charcoal drawings in my early teens and that turned into pen and ink (the modern pens!) I always felt something was missing. A teacher suggested adding colour, specifically water colour/wash but I was scared of applying colour. Watching you just now showed me one way and I think a lovely way of using colour. I’m in my early 60’s and gave up on my art many years ago but after this I suddenly feel inspired to ‘have a go’. I am very much a perfectionist so to even consider failure has always caused me to just stop. Shall I be brave and find some of my drawings and dare I say ‘have a go?’ Your passion and skills are amazing and very calming to watch! Thank you so much 🍦🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
0:36; oh my. when my daughter was 3, we watched these over & over until the dvd box went shabby. she is 21 now and just hearing that beautiful intro music gave me such a wonderful memory rush. thank you hun. rest in peace Tom Thumb...
What a cool vid! Loved seeing the paper making shop and seeing this art form continuing on. I hope they are able to prosper and continue to keep this process alive. Thanks for sharing!
This documentary/instructional video is amazing! Your months and months of research, acquisition of expensive original materials - all your work - is a gift to the artist world. Thank you for sharing this. I hope more people will share this all over the world! God bless you!
So very much in one single episode: travel, history lessons, a how to and a beautiful piece of art by a very talented Mr M Petherick. Thank you Michael 🙏👍😊👏❤️
I love this. I've loved the stories and pictures from Beatrix Potter since I was 2-3 years old. My nanna would always read to me and we'd look at the pictures and talk about these characters. I'm now 57 and still hold these memories dear. When I started watching this video I thought, 'well, we'll see how long I last through this.' I thought about skipping some of the bits. But then I just couldn't. I became more and more enamoured. I can't draw very well but I dabble in painting (mostly because I've been dabbling in arts, crafts and music my entire life) just for the mental calmness it brings to me. This video was very good for my mental health. Thank you for such an informative and fascinating journey.
Oh wow Michael, i cannot draw a straight line and have not really been interested in painting as such, but i have so enjoyed watching your video so very much. I loved reading Beatrix Potter as a child, i am now 10 days off from turning 74 and i think if i still had her books i would probably start reading them again. Thank you Michael for your amazing talent keeping Beatrix Potter alive for the young and old.
So glad I found you! I have loved BP for years! In fact I saw an exhibition of her original paintings years ago and cried all the way around it thinking ‘she actually sat there and created this beautiful work’. It was so perfect. Thank you so very much for your wonderful video! I can’t wait to try all those methods. Very well done!
I am so happy that you took the time to do the research and that you also took the time to show us how you paint! You have given us another opportunity to support your work by purchasing a painting (I ordered one) and you have also given us an opportunity to see how the paper was made and I hope the exposure will help these craftsmen to keep working!!!
Thank you for such a lovely video. You have made me use my writing slope again. Going to use techniques of dry brushing for painting on fabric for embroidery on top. Please see how Tudors made a fine brush using a feather to get thin lines. Felt like you took us on a holiday.
This is an absolutely top-notch video, full of interesting and useful information. I live just down the road from Beatrix Potter's Lake District home, and I've always wondered about her techniques. Now I can't wait to get going with trying out some illustrations using what I've learned here. Massive kudos for all the time, effort and money you've put into researching this. Thank you!
What can I say! This video will go into my saved to rewatch over again. You’ve reminded me why I love painting. It’s the whole process. From gathering the supplies to making the sketches. I’m going to be 69 soon my grandmother was an artist. I just received three large albums of the watercolors she did of wildflowers. Most of these are at least 80 years old. She was poor. She used children’s school tablets and children’s boxed watercolor paint. I will do my best to archive these so that they may last for my great grandchildren. You have inspired me to gather my supplies and begin painting again. Thank you Michael.❤
An episode worthy of, and better than, a television programme. Well done. It was SO interesting, visually and verbally. You really have a talent in teaching, painting, AND entertaining. Excellent production.
Michael, you are so talented bringing all that information and artistry together. Please don’t stop making videos. It just seems like you’re a natural. From the music to the research and the stories, it’s just brings joy to my life just watching your videos. I was in the middle of watching Stephanie‘s birthday with her new dog and I saw below that you had posted a video and I immediately paused what else I was watching just to see yoursbecause they are so magnificent. I do wish you would design some more wallpaper or some other prints that we could buy on Spoonflower. I think that would be a tremendous way to make money and make a lot of people happy being able to buy your work!
I’m never more excited about watching a RUclips video than the moment I see you’ve posted! This one is especially interesting because I too have wanted to paint like Beatrice Potter. You’ve gone so much further into research on her… her paints her style, her paper etc. I know it’s been a work of love finding all of this. To top it all off, you do so awesome creating beautiful videography for us to enjoy. Thank you so much Michael.
I'm thrilled with this video. When my children were younger I read them every Beatrix Potter book I could find. I enjoyed her work when I was a child, too. This bit of history on her method was wonderful and absolutely charming. Thank you
What an absolutely fabulous discovery I made finding YOU! I love Beatrix Potter! Thank you for doing the research on all of this. I can’t wait to watch more.
Michael, Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful Vlog!! So knowledgeable and talented. I expected your bunny to wiggle, turn around, and blink at you!!! Thank you so much!
When I was a child I loved the Beatrix Potter books. I never read the stories. It was her artwork that fascinated me. Now as an older adult, I have been teaching myself how to paint with watercolor paints. How wonderful to see how to recreate her beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing this!
This was so comforting, wholesome, and informative to watch, as you began talking I felt like I was watching a young Mr. Rogers, you have such a natural gift to share with others and take us on happy journeys that make us feel so much better in the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful video, and the inspiration to go paint now!
I am a maker who enjoys bookbinding and watercoloring, and this scratched all of my itches. This is now my absolute favorite video of yours, Michael, well done!
How lovely that you came to her work later in life! I grew very fond of Potter’s work, when I was a child and my grandmother would read Peter Rabbit and also other tales to me during bedtime or in the afternoon in the garden on a blanket with my favourite stuffed pet and afternoon lemonade.
Watching the process of paper making was very beautiful, especially knowing the guys are trying to keep the tradition alive. Huge fan of Beatrix Potter’s art, brings me back so many childhood memories.
I have really enjoyed this video, and so proud of your attention to detail, both actual painting and authentic materials. Never heard of layered paper before, but how I enjoyed that segment of History being preserved. You deserve a Gold Blue Peter Badge!!
I am an artist because of Beatrix. I used to copy her watercolor works when I was little, I learned watercolors because of her. This video is a treasure. Great work and excellent research!
Such a lovely glimpse in the world of Beatrix Potter. You work is always beautiful, Michael, & your administration for this wonderful artist & author warms my heart. Blessings.
Hi Michael. The opening sequence of the Beatrix Potter TV series was simply magical, this was of course enhanced by the title song "Perfect Day". Have fond memories chilling out watching the series. Great video by the way your artistic ability is an absolute pleasure to watch. Keep up the excellent videos.
Perfick by Pip Burley, the theme music from The Darling Buds of May TV series is probably just ideal for these vlogs about Beatrix Potter and her art. She was a perfectionist and so are you Michael. Mesmerizing to watch, even a little hypnotic. Congratulations on a wonderful project. Daryl in Munich.
Michael, you have given so much to other artists coming up behind you by all the research you have done. I relate to personality traits that make you desire to find out painting details of B.P. Wow! Loving every thing you do from your art to restoration of Chateau. Keep being you!!! Keep inspiring!!!
So interesting. I find it hard to find nice paper to write a letter. Glad you shared the paper making process. I love your art and Beatrix Potter. I have a few of your art pieces.. Have a wonderful day. Love Victoria.
This kind of video should be added to the "TREASURED HISTORY RELIVING" foundation. ❤ Outstanding work and such a handsome host. 😊 I am grateful for this incredible work! ❤
Just the most loveliest video ever. Made, researched and edited all because of the love you have for Beatrix Potter. She lives on because of that love and that is precious. Thank you so much. 💕💫💕
Carol, just go for it! I'm almost 73 and did a lot of fashion drawing in my working years, but retired at 58 because of arthritis. Having thought about it many times... even buying supplies, I realised I should have been painting even though my hands are not as steady as before... this video has even inspired me to get cracking again! Hello from Sydney! 🖌🦘
68 and excited because Michael has touched my soul to write and illustrate again he’s marvelous! Us oldies should do a field trip with him❤️🙏music is grand… yes award winning show! Thank you sweet man🙏🇺🇸
Thank you Michael! I’ve never used use watercolor since I’ve never been a fan of the wash techniques. I use oil on canvas as my medium, but I do believe using your (really Beatrix Potters’) technique, I can paint with watercolor! Thank you so much for opening up a new medium for me. I’m a relatively new subscriber and I absolutely adore your videos!
I always loved the episode introductions too, still do! And now my children watch these beautiful episodes too and they also love them, what a brilliant series it is!
The research was amazing Michael 😊 Your ADHD was employed in such an admirable way, finding the paints, manufacture of paper, finding the modern equivalent. Bravo 👏 ❤
An absolutely beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable video, from start to finish. And I learned so much as well. It is truly a joy to witness a deep appreciation of real art, and to see that the old art of paper-making is being kept alive. Thank you!
I appreciate your sincerity and knowledge of history and artwork. I would take art instruction classes from you anytime. You're amazing Michael. I think Beatrix Potter would be proud. Thank you!!🐇🖌
I love Beatrix Potter and her art. I loved the exhibit at the V&A a couple of years ago. Thank you Michael! What a labour of love to research and present this in such a wonderful way!
I have loved all your research, I have loved Beatrix Potter’s sketches so much and many years ago when I was decorating our daughter’s nursery I wanted to have the theme be Beatrix Potter…. Could only find a calendar which I took apart & framed the images…. Well now our daughter is 44 & still has the Peter Rabbit stuffed animal that sat in her crib….. your artwork is beautiful & as an artist I can appreciate how much goes into them.I am happy to have purchased a couple of your prints & they hang proudly in my home!
Idk how i got here or what I'm doing but I'm glad i clicked. Is always nice to hear people talk passionately and in depth about things I don't know anything about. Tanks for putting on the effort to do all that research and sharing
Dearest Young Man, I raised my beautiful Daughter, Tara, on Beatrix Potter's Books, Art and Sciences of Nature. We both are Artists with water color. I later studied sculpture. I am sincerely proud of your integrity and diligent research to aquire her methods and tools. Yes, paper and dies and paints are critical to the style of her work. Beatrix is highly honored in America. Just as much as Shakespeare. Tara is now a Teacher for a private school and has her Master's Degree in Education and Literature. I am now in my final years enjoying your wonderful Spirit of knowledge, a young lady of 70 years. I pray you will continue to declare your work and I am quite sure that many will be buying your work which you might find in your favor to patent first as numbered originals, sealed in your name and title. This way no one can steal your work and sale it for their own profit through the Internet, we have so many people doing that. I hope all continues well for you and your production. The world needs your wonderful deliverance and talent. With full Regards, Mrs. Fawn Cheyenne Valley Joseph White Cloud Jett Anstiss Best Morley Scott
OMG! You're INCREDIBLE! I can't believe how much deep nerdy research you've done!!! Bravo!!! I was so delighted and nerded out every single juicy detail!!! Also, Beatrix is my namesake-- my first name is BEATRIX!! I love her sooooo much! I was blown away that you love her just as much, if not more!!!
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Beatrix Potter once said-“ I hold that a strongly marked personality can influence descendants for generations”. What an incredible and brilliantly edited video. The journey of research has created a stunningly beautiful composition. The attention to detail and paint colour used is outstanding 😊
Well said!
@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial I paid him for that❤😊
I couldn't agree more. You articulated your comment beautifully
What a wonderfully useful video for others!!
Hi Michael, I’m no way an artist but appreciate most works. The amount of research you have put into your latest story into Beatrix Potter’s precise art work was so interesting, it gave a bit more insight into her artwork. Thank you.
You made the arthritic fingers of an old artist who lost his muse positively itch to put pen and brush to paper once more. Perhaps it will be just that, once more, but you've truly inspired me, Michael, and I thank-you.
May yo continue your love of art long into your life.
I do hope you were able to have a renaissance of your painting! My own mother, of 1926 vintage, enjoyed a late in life painting renaissance. I think there is much value in the perspective of older artists (and other humans). Bravo!
My husband Paul has a Masters in art and we just finished watching your Beatrix Potter video. He was so impressed with your teaching and research. I used to watch you by myself, but he dearly loves your smile, your honest life and how calming your teaching voice. Thanks Michael!!!!! Well done!
so will he make the paper now , and do a drawing/ painting ?
Now this is the kind of stuff we need on Netflix - Michael is outstanding in his dedication, passion and talent regarding Beatrix Potter and the artwork. Thank you so much for this incredibly interesting documentary - I’ve learnt a lot! I feel like Michael is an old soul, he’s so talented.
For me, as a watercolorist, this is your best video ever. The research-my god. I am forever grateful. I had always guessed how Beatrix worked, and I wasn’t far off, but now, to have the actual colors! Thrilled isn’t enough to describe how I feel. And because of the writing slope, the paper, pencils, brushes, and most importantly, your love and respect for Ms. Potter, I feel as though I have been instructed by the grand lady herself! Thank you Michael, for inspiring me and others by sharing your knowledge and talents.
Goosebumps
So glad that people are keeping the old crafts alive!
I love Beatrix Potter's world. And you, Michael, are helping to keep it alive. Thank you!
and now you make the paper and paint, and show , or maybe you go teach , from , start to end ,
His obsession creeps me out a bit.
@@pumpkinpatch5 get a life
Congratulations Michael, i think you just produced an award-winning episode.
Ms. Potter is one of my hero’s,her art inspired millions of us to see the world from a child’s perspective. She was a scientist as well and her art reflects her knowledge of each animal she drew. Wonderful video,thanks.
I bought my girls those videos when they were little, and my then 5 year old would run around speaking like Peter, copying his English accent. She's now 19 and a lifetime Beatrix Potter lover, and artist. I showed her your video and she absolutely loves it.
Your videos are less of a vlog and more of a documentary, each one. But especially this one. You put so much time and effort in, and it shows, and we love it. Never let anyone say the effort was wasted because your episodes are full adventures with an excellent, comprehensive story, neatly wrapped up. Love your work Michael!! 🎉
love your comment .
Does anyone else feel like they are watching Mr. Rogers for adults? Those trains! ❤
Why are they called "starving artists"? They spend most of their money on Art Supplies. Not only is Michaels work beautiful, it is quality materials. Michael is just as fussy about the paper the prints are on, worth every penny!! Thank you Michael for inviting us into your kitchen/studio.
We are our own worse critic,perfectionist at its finest.
@@annamweirich6883 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - always give it a chance.
You are a master. I wish I was born with one tenth of your talent. Your commitment to research is second to none. Thank you Michael.
'Starving artists' is a term applied to artists before the 21st century, as they really did suffer for their art.
@@pumpkinpatch5so did millions who had no talent, very grim for them too
Michael, what an absolutely generous thing you are doing by sharing all those hard-researched details of Beatrix Potter’s materials and processes with your YT family. I think you have done your muse a great service and, wherever she is, she is smiling at you.
Qué lindo comentario ❤❤❤
Your artwork is outstanding Michael 👏 & I’m sure Beatrix Potter would agree 💕
Thank you for a lovely video, it has inspired me to get out the dip pen and nibs that I used at Art School in early 1950. That is all we had in those days. I’m 92 now and still enjoy drawing.
This may well be the very best video I've ever watched on youtube. Absolutely superb work. The time you spent researching was well worth it. Are there Emmy awards for youtube?
I think we all agree that missing your videos last year was well worth the time you had to achieve the results of your research. This was a beautifully made video and the drawing, watercolor that you created right before our very eyes on that precious drawing box is wonderful. All of your research has led you to finding and using paper and tools from ages ago and discovering the difference between the old and new. You are brilliant Michael! ❤
Michael, I share with you two mantras by which I live my life and I believe you do as well. I hope you will agree.
The first is a Russian Proverb I found decades ago, "It matters not that we live, but how." Which, if I rightly remember the original French writing, is "Il n'import quon vivre, mais comment!" The other is, "Life is short; Art is long." You embody both. Thank you for the excellent Beatrix Potter illustration lesson.
Michael I am not an artist but I could watch you paint all day. Thank you for such a wonderful video. You are a wonderful artist.
My children watched all of those videos. That really brought me back. I also love Beatrix Potter. Thank you for sharing.
We used India I nk at school many years ago. Mainly in Geography to outline countries which we had to draw before we filled in cities, rivers etc. I was no artist. Your picture was perfect 😊😊
@@annettewalter2273Yes we did the same.We used a very small fine nib ,called a mapping pen ,lookd quite similar to this .brilliant video
Michael research is the number one point in doing what one loves. You have done a lot of research and it shows in this wonderful piece of artwork and thank you for taking us through the history of how Beatrix Potter did her paintings and the paints truly fascinating. The paper mill making the paper Beatrix Potter used and made was an absolute treasure to watch. Thank you Tom for showing us. My dad was an artist and I only found this out when he was hospitalised and I had to go and clear his house out after he passed away. He never spoke about his art work and I now have a few of his paintings hanging in my house. Michael this was a lovely vlog and I hope you get a lot of sales. Have a lovely day.
One of my favorite artists. As a child, I was so enchanted by her art!
As an obsessive artist who has tried and failed so many times to recreate the work of Beatrix Potter, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your extensive research and instruction. Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️
always nice to see you, Michael. Your art is just phenomenal. so exciting to see you using Beatrix's box
your blue and white dishes are beautiful
Thank you for coming back to us Micheal you always make me smile especially seeing you so healthy and happy 😊❤❤
4 am in Australia,can’t sleep 😴 what a wonderful surprise to see you giving us ,your adoring fans an art lesson, you are such a multi talented person, amazing …loved every minute ❤️❤️❤️
The biggest thing I would love to see more appreciation is for the artist and the artisan. The paper making process was an art in itself as well as your beautiful work. I hope a generation of children rediscover beautiful art designed just for them and grow to love it enough to pass it down to the next generation.
Amazing surprise, was bored today and weather in northern Ireland is wet wet wet so just made my dinner and got a bell alarm to say Micheal is coming on brilliant, so every one hit the bell then you will know when this amazing vlogs come on thankyou Micheal ❤x
It's too hot in So. Cal. Wishing for some rain.
Does it rain 🌧 a lot in northern Ireland 🇮🇪?
Michael, I absolutely loved this video 🥰 I enjoy all your vlogs.
I started pencil, charcoal drawings in my early teens and that turned into pen and ink (the modern pens!) I always felt something was missing.
A teacher suggested adding colour, specifically water colour/wash but I was scared of applying colour.
Watching you just now showed me one way and I think a lovely way of using colour.
I’m in my early 60’s and gave up on my art many years ago but after this I suddenly feel inspired to ‘have a go’. I am very much a perfectionist so to even consider failure has always caused me to just stop.
Shall I be brave and find some of my drawings and dare I say ‘have a go?’
Your passion and skills are amazing and very calming to watch! Thank you so much 🍦🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
Michael, this was wonderful! You are a talented artist, instructor, and video maker! I thoroughly enjoy every bit! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
0:36; oh my. when my daughter was 3, we watched these over & over until the dvd box went shabby. she is 21 now and just hearing that beautiful intro music gave me such a wonderful memory rush. thank you hun.
rest in peace Tom Thumb...
What a cool vid! Loved seeing the paper making shop and seeing this art form continuing on. I hope they are able to prosper and continue to keep this process alive. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, Micheal, your tenacity and attention to detail make me happy!
What a treat. Your knowledge, talent, skills, personality and scenery make for a wonderful video. Love the paper making segment too. Thank you! ❤🐇
This documentary/instructional video is amazing! Your months and months of research, acquisition of expensive original materials - all your work - is a gift to the artist world. Thank you for sharing this. I hope more people will share this all over the world! God bless you!
So very much in one single episode: travel, history lessons, a how to and a beautiful piece of art by a very talented Mr M Petherick. Thank you Michael 🙏👍😊👏❤️
I love this. I've loved the stories and pictures from Beatrix Potter since I was 2-3 years old. My nanna would always read to me and we'd look at the pictures and talk about these characters. I'm now 57 and still hold these memories dear. When I started watching this video I thought, 'well, we'll see how long I last through this.' I thought about skipping some of the bits. But then I just couldn't. I became more and more enamoured. I can't draw very well but I dabble in painting (mostly because I've been dabbling in arts, crafts and music my entire life) just for the mental calmness it brings to me. This video was very good for my mental health. Thank you for such an informative and fascinating journey.
Oh wow Michael, i cannot draw a straight line and have not really been interested in painting as such, but i have so enjoyed watching your video so very much. I loved reading Beatrix Potter as a child, i am now 10 days off from turning 74 and i think if i still had her books i would probably start reading them again. Thank you Michael for your amazing talent keeping Beatrix Potter alive for the young and old.
So glad I found you! I have loved BP for years! In fact I saw an exhibition of her original paintings years ago and cried all the way around it thinking ‘she actually sat there and created this beautiful work’. It was so perfect. Thank you so very much for your wonderful video! I can’t wait to try all those methods. Very well done!
I am so happy that you took the time to do the research and that you also took the time to show us how you paint! You have given us another opportunity to support your work by purchasing a painting (I ordered one) and you have also given us an opportunity to see how the paper was made and I hope the exposure will help these craftsmen to keep working!!!
Thank you for such a lovely video. You have made me use my writing slope again. Going to use techniques of dry brushing for painting on fabric for embroidery on top. Please see how Tudors made a fine brush using a feather to get thin lines. Felt like you took us on a holiday.
Natural teacher as well as an artist. Good job.
This is an absolutely top-notch video, full of interesting and useful information. I live just down the road from Beatrix Potter's Lake District home, and I've always wondered about her techniques. Now I can't wait to get going with trying out some illustrations using what I've learned here. Massive kudos for all the time, effort and money you've put into researching this. Thank you!
What can I say! This video will go into my saved to rewatch over again. You’ve reminded me why I love painting. It’s the whole process. From gathering the supplies to making the sketches. I’m going to be 69 soon my grandmother was an artist. I just received three large albums of the watercolors she did of wildflowers. Most of these are at least 80 years old. She was poor. She used children’s school tablets and children’s boxed watercolor paint. I will do my best to archive these so that they may last for my great grandchildren.
You have inspired me to gather my supplies and begin painting again. Thank you Michael.❤
That was such a great story thank you for sharing😊
An episode worthy of, and better than, a television programme. Well done. It was SO interesting, visually and verbally. You really have a talent in teaching, painting, AND entertaining. Excellent production.
Michael, you are so talented bringing all that information and artistry together. Please don’t stop making videos. It just seems like you’re a natural. From the music to the research and the stories, it’s just brings joy to my life just watching your videos. I was in the middle of watching Stephanie‘s birthday with her new dog and I saw below that you had posted a video and I immediately paused what else I was watching just to see yoursbecause they are so magnificent. I do wish you would design some more wallpaper or some other prints that we could buy on Spoonflower. I think that would be a tremendous way to make money and make a lot of people happy being able to buy your work!
I’m never more excited about watching a RUclips video than the moment I see you’ve posted! This one is especially interesting because I too have wanted to paint like Beatrice Potter. You’ve gone so much further into research on her… her paints her style, her paper etc. I know it’s been a work of love finding all of this. To top it all off, you do so awesome creating beautiful videography for us to enjoy. Thank you so much Michael.
What an exquisite artwork Michael. Thank you for taking us along with you. It was so special watching you. You have such a gift 🤗.
I'm thrilled with this video. When my children were younger I read them every Beatrix Potter book I could find. I enjoyed her work when I was a child, too. This bit of history on her method was wonderful and absolutely charming. Thank you
Beatrice potter was never one of my personal favorites but through your videos… I have grown to love her talent! Thanks for sharing
What an absolutely fabulous discovery I made finding YOU! I love Beatrix Potter! Thank you for doing the research on all of this. I can’t wait to watch more.
That was amazing to see how they made paper. ✨
Michael, Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful Vlog!! So knowledgeable and talented. I expected your bunny to wiggle, turn around, and blink at you!!! Thank you so much!
Nobody could accuse you of being shoddy! This is really interesting and thorough. Well done Michael, such a talented lad.❤️
When I was a child I loved the Beatrix Potter books. I never read the stories. It was her artwork that fascinated me. Now as an older adult, I have been teaching myself how to paint with watercolor paints. How wonderful to see how to recreate her beautiful artwork.
Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for taking us along on this bunny journey!
This was so comforting, wholesome, and informative to watch, as you began talking I felt like I was watching a young Mr. Rogers, you have such a natural gift to share with others and take us on happy journeys that make us feel so much better in the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful video, and the inspiration to go paint now!
I am a maker who enjoys bookbinding and watercoloring, and this scratched all of my itches. This is now my absolute favorite video of yours, Michael, well done!
How lovely that you came to her work later in life! I grew very fond of Potter’s work, when I was a child and my grandmother would read Peter Rabbit and also other tales to me during bedtime or in the afternoon in the garden on a blanket with my favourite stuffed pet and afternoon lemonade.
Michael, you would be a great movie producer!🌸🌺🌼
Watching the process of paper making was very beautiful, especially knowing the guys are trying to keep the tradition alive.
Huge fan of Beatrix Potter’s art, brings me back so many childhood memories.
So fun to watch you at work and hear about the research and acquisitions!
OH MY GOODNESS!! I haven't even watched the video and I love this. Beatrix Potter was a big influence in my childhood. She was fantastic!
I have really enjoyed this video, and so proud of your attention to detail, both actual painting and authentic materials. Never heard of layered paper before, but how I enjoyed that segment of History being preserved. You deserve a Gold Blue Peter Badge!!
I think it is called ‘Laid paper’.
I am an artist because of Beatrix. I used to copy her watercolor works when I was little, I learned watercolors because of her. This video is a treasure. Great work and excellent research!
Thank you so much Michael she is one of my very favorite artists!
I am a huge fan of Beatrix potter and love everything of this video. ❤
Such a lovely glimpse in the world of Beatrix Potter. You work is always beautiful, Michael, & your administration for this wonderful artist & author warms my heart.
Blessings.
Hi Michael. The opening sequence of the Beatrix Potter TV series was simply magical, this was of course enhanced by the title song "Perfect Day". Have fond memories chilling out watching the series. Great video by the way your artistic ability is an absolute pleasure to watch. Keep up the excellent videos.
Perfick by Pip Burley, the theme music from The Darling Buds of May TV series is probably just ideal for these vlogs about Beatrix Potter and her art. She was a perfectionist and so are you Michael. Mesmerizing to watch, even a little hypnotic. Congratulations on a wonderful project. Daryl in Munich.
Michael never misses an opportunity to adopt 'twee'.
That paper making video is to be cherished. Oh to have more Artisans patiently busy in the tried and true instead of rushing about with 'fluff'. 🇨🇦
The painting has come alive. You are a genius.
Michael, you have given so much to other artists coming up behind you by all the research you have done. I relate to personality traits that make you desire to find out painting details of B.P.
Wow! Loving every thing you do from your art to restoration of Chateau. Keep being you!!!
Keep inspiring!!!
The bunny looks so real ✨
I remember that series! It stood in stark contrast to the other children’s offerings at the time. Lovely and sweet and quiet.
So interesting. I find it hard to find nice paper to write a letter. Glad you shared the paper making process. I love your art and Beatrix Potter. I have a few of your art pieces.. Have a wonderful day. Love Victoria.
Extraordinary treat! Thank you! And I thought I was Beatrix’s biggest fan, LOl
Michael, you are so talented. You are a natural in portraying the instructions. Your love of the subject matter is soo obvious. Well done. ❤
This kind of video should be added to the "TREASURED HISTORY RELIVING" foundation. ❤
Outstanding work and such a handsome host. 😊 I am grateful for this incredible work! ❤
Just the most loveliest video ever. Made, researched and edited all because of the love you have for Beatrix Potter. She lives on because of that love and that is precious. Thank you so much. 💕💫💕
this video is a treasure, so glad I could find it. you brought me to another world
Thank you Micheal. I’m 76 and try to learn something ever day.
Me too. 😊
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I’m only 72
Cheers From California 😎
Carol, just go for it! I'm almost 73 and did a lot of fashion drawing in my working years, but retired at 58 because of arthritis. Having thought about it many times... even buying supplies, I realised I should have been painting even though my hands are not as steady as before... this video has even inspired me to get cracking again! Hello from Sydney! 🖌🦘
I’m 76 too in New York USA. So happy to have found you!
68 and excited because Michael has touched my soul to write and illustrate again he’s marvelous! Us oldies should do a field trip with him❤️🙏music is grand… yes award winning show! Thank you sweet man🙏🇺🇸
This was a lovely video. Reminds me of old 90s programs in U.K.!!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Michael! I’ve never used use watercolor since I’ve never been a fan of the wash techniques. I use oil on canvas as my medium, but I do believe using your (really Beatrix Potters’) technique, I can paint with watercolor! Thank you so much for opening up a new medium for me. I’m a relatively new subscriber and I absolutely adore your videos!
I always loved the episode introductions too, still do! And now my children watch these beautiful episodes too and they also love them, what a brilliant series it is!
The research was amazing Michael 😊 Your ADHD was employed in such an admirable way, finding the paints, manufacture of paper, finding the modern equivalent.
Bravo 👏 ❤
An absolutely beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable video, from start to finish. And I learned so much as well. It is truly a joy to witness a deep appreciation of real art, and to see that the old art of paper-making is being kept alive. Thank you!
I appreciate your sincerity and knowledge of history and artwork. I would take art instruction classes from you anytime. You're amazing Michael. I think Beatrix Potter would be proud. Thank you!!🐇🖌
I love Beatrix Potter and her art. I loved the exhibit at the V&A a couple of years ago. Thank you Michael! What a labour of love to research and present this in such a wonderful way!
I have loved all your research, I have loved Beatrix Potter’s sketches so much and many years ago when I was decorating our daughter’s nursery I wanted to have the theme be Beatrix Potter…. Could only find a calendar which I took apart & framed the images…. Well now our daughter is 44 & still has the Peter Rabbit stuffed animal that sat in her crib….. your artwork is beautiful & as an artist I can appreciate how much goes into them.I am happy to have purchased a couple of your prints & they hang proudly in my home!
Idk how i got here or what I'm doing but I'm glad i clicked. Is always nice to hear people talk passionately and in depth about things I don't know anything about. Tanks for putting on the effort to do all that research and sharing
I hope all of these kinds of craftmanships will stay in use forever❤
Michael you have done so much work to make Potter’s work come alive again. Well done!
I feel as if I travelled back in time with Miss Potter and Peter Rabbit. More more more just like this. ❤❤❤❤❤
Dearest Young Man, I raised my beautiful Daughter, Tara, on Beatrix Potter's Books, Art and Sciences of Nature. We both are Artists with water color. I later studied sculpture. I am sincerely proud of your integrity and diligent research to aquire her methods and tools. Yes, paper and dies and paints are critical to the style of her work. Beatrix is highly honored in America. Just as much as Shakespeare. Tara is now a Teacher for a private school and has her Master's Degree in Education and Literature. I am now in my final years enjoying your wonderful Spirit of knowledge, a young lady of 70 years. I pray you will continue to declare your work and I am quite sure that many will be buying your work which you might find in your favor to patent first as numbered originals, sealed in your name and title. This way no one can steal your work and sale it for their own profit through the Internet, we have so many people doing that. I hope all continues well for you and your production. The world needs your wonderful deliverance and talent. With full Regards, Mrs. Fawn Cheyenne Valley Joseph White Cloud Jett Anstiss Best Morley Scott
Muy buen consejo. 👍🏼
Oh Michael, you are so unbelievably talented. I could watch you paint for days.
Who would of thought i would like watching someone painting a picture but i did. Very well done Michael just beautiful ❤ love from Aus🇦🇺
Michael, I’m overwhelmed by your talent! That was an amazing video. ❤️😀🇦🇺
OMG! You're INCREDIBLE! I can't believe how much deep nerdy research you've done!!! Bravo!!! I was so delighted and nerded out every single juicy detail!!!
Also, Beatrix is my namesake-- my first name is BEATRIX!! I love her sooooo much! I was blown away that you love her just as much, if not more!!!