How To Get BETTER At ART - See How I've Grown Over 3 Years

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
  • We look at 3 sketchbooks that span 3 years of work!
    Sketchbooks I worked in:
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Комментарии • 367

  • @Blick_Art
    @Blick_Art Год назад +50

    If anyone needs to give themselves permission to get a new sketchbook today, we recommend this video! Sketchbooks are many things- portable studio, tiny gallery, journal, well of inspiration, crash test facility for ideas, the artist's equivalent of a mad scientist's laboratory. Sandi makes such an important point, that if you're doing it right, not every page is going to be a masterpiece. We noticed the glassine interleaving between pages, too- smart way to keep pages from sticking or transferring!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +2

      Thank you Blick!!!!

    • @alivika1452
      @alivika1452 Год назад +4

      Ok you sold me I’ll be on blick in a sec 😂

  • @Julie-vy3oz
    @Julie-vy3oz Год назад +66

    Two things I thought about: 1) I love how keeping a sketchbook can take me back to the moment I drew something so vividly when I look back on it. And 2) sometimes I think my early days venturing in art was braver. I was teaching myself. As I learned rules and techniques my stuff is tighter and not as fearless and fun. I’m working on letting go of some of those rules.

    • @rosemcguinn5301
      @rosemcguinn5301 Год назад +4

      I think I understand where you are coming from.

  • @desireeyoung2814
    @desireeyoung2814 Год назад +12

    I’ve been in a creative slump for several months, but this video just inspired me to get back to my art room and play. Love your art and enthusiasm, Sandy!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +2

      Soooo glad to hear that Desiree!!!!

  • @ledesignco
    @ledesignco Год назад +16

    I can say without a doubt ALL of your videos make me want to run and get a sketchbook. 🖤

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Год назад +5

    Oh my goodness.. love the thumbnail pictures... just going to get my coffee... so I can totally enjoy my Friday with Sandi..!!

  • @WellISaidIt
    @WellISaidIt Год назад +37

    I came for the art haul and stayed for the personality. I have no idea about drawing or painting, I couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler, I'm more a photographer then an artist but your personality keeps bringing me back. I think I'm addicted to your cheeky smile.

  • @helenkosmicki3283
    @helenkosmicki3283 Год назад +6

    your videos always make me want to jump into my art unafraid

  • @teresapersaud1344
    @teresapersaud1344 Год назад +52

    I always learn so much from your videos….today I think I came away with how fearless you are in portraying your subjects, in the colour choices and in the type of media you use. It gives me a lot of encouragement 💕

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +2

      I’m glad it was encouraging!!!

  • @Danari7
    @Danari7 Год назад +2

    I love how free you are in your sketchbooks. The freedom makes them beautiful and intriguing to look at.

  • @Bopsterjazz
    @Bopsterjazz Год назад +5

    Y’all, just “get after it!” Probably the biggest lesson I got from this! I’m excited to see the growth, I’m working in my very first sketch book, I’ve always doodled on the sides of notebooks, but that’s about it. I’m trying to take art/drawing more seriously at this point in my life, so I really love seeing videos like these!

  • @maryh9769
    @maryh9769 Год назад +3

    i give your video a like immediately before i Start watching :))))) YOU ROCK

  • @actuallyfrankie
    @actuallyfrankie Год назад +15

    My weird body clock has done me a HUGE favor today by waking me up at nearly-3AM (Philippine time) to watch this! I'm wide awake, making tea, and enjoying the sketchbook flipthroughs.
    Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE your look in the opening of the video, Miss Sandi! The braid, earrings, and dress all look so lovely together. You are as pretty as a picture!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +3

      Well goodness- hate you’re up so early but I hope you enjoy the video!

  • @sublimeister9630
    @sublimeister9630 Год назад +1

    Never be ashamed of your child-like artworks. There’s more original spontaneity in it than something that’s been polished towards “improvement.” If you must improve, remain spontaneous in your line and color and perspective. 😄

  • @JoAnneSmith-di8ok
    @JoAnneSmith-di8ok Год назад

    I love your gestural drawings of your fugures. Thank you for showing us your sketch books. It is so true, what you say about, "If you don't like the sketch right now, you will like it later." The looser the better.

  • @usajane1
    @usajane1 9 месяцев назад +2

    We like this woman!!!❤

  • @gdan9923
    @gdan9923 Год назад +2

    Yay! I’ve been waiting for 1:30!

  • @jesswoodhere
    @jesswoodhere Год назад +7

    I love this! So cool seeing the evolution of your art! Thank you for sharing 🧡

  • @gelpen26
    @gelpen26 Год назад +2

    How fun! I am r eminesening (sp?) along with you as you flip through your pages. Thank you for sharing.

  • @christinefisher5716
    @christinefisher5716 Год назад +4

    Thank you for sharing the process, Sandi! So encouraging for us newbies. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

  • @kerenvalentin7082
    @kerenvalentin7082 Год назад +2

    That was fun! I enjoyed looking through your sketchbook with you. I also really love the one with the lady, the one you didn't paint the other hand, love her expression and the colors. I also loved the lady sitting on the sofa, it was so lovely. I want buy that one... LOL.
    On another note, that dress you were wearing looks great on you, its perfect with your skin tone, just beautiful. Thank you, this was just so much fun to watch.

  • @hakantacrafter813
    @hakantacrafter813 Год назад +3

    I feel like you have had a huge breakthrough lately with your art and you are really finding yourself and coming real close to everything you have been trying to achieve. I am really happy for you.

  • @carlamariestudios
    @carlamariestudios Год назад +4

    Seeing you've posted a new video is such a treat and is something nice to look forward to every week. :-) Keep being you!!

  • @deborahruth5072
    @deborahruth5072 Год назад +2

    I always enjoy your videos and they keep me coming back. ❤

  • @cherihermans9118
    @cherihermans9118 Год назад +1

    I saw all your paint brushes and now I feel better I have so many but each has their purpose. 😊

  • @Multigrain-bagel
    @Multigrain-bagel Год назад +1

    I love to see how they get “better” as you flip the pages. It’s amazing being able to see someone else’s progress like this

  • @paulahaynes6131
    @paulahaynes6131 Год назад +5

    The page in the large Stillman and Burn book that has the ink drawings of the ladies is one of my favs and then some of the pages after that that had the kitchen things like the potholder and the tea kettles. ❤️❤️❤️💜💛💚🧡but then again I love it all! Lol

  • @cindypatterson8157
    @cindypatterson8157 Год назад +1

    Great video Sandi, my favourite face was the lady with the red nose and green scarf 😀

  • @michl6688
    @michl6688 Год назад +8

    Oh, it was like a trip down memory lane seeing some of those early 2020 sketches! I started following along with you then and it’s so lovely to see your expansive collection of work up to now. Funny - I was at the art store this morning and I thought of you as I bought up a bunch of new acrylic inks and soft pastels! I’m really loving playing with mixed media in my sketchbooks - grateful for your inspiration! 🥰

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +1

      I’m so glad to hear that!!! Have fun with those new supplies!!!!

  • @Karen-qf3rs
    @Karen-qf3rs Год назад +2

    Love your faces and figure work. Your growth from 2019 to 2022 is encouraging us to keep at our own work. Sometimes it is discouraging when we do not get the "perfect " piece and neglect to see how far we have come.

  • @DanaBarbieri
    @DanaBarbieri Год назад +1

    We love you too Sandi. Loved your tour and think all the pages were so fun.

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Год назад +3

    I love your art style and how it feels like every page flows, even though you’re using different mediums and subjects 😊

  • @figenyesilpnar5857
    @figenyesilpnar5857 Год назад +1

    Thank you Sandi’ love watching your videos❤️

  • @Iknotya
    @Iknotya Год назад +2

    Ohh thats so encouraging thank you for sharing this. I’m gonna return to this video everytime i feel i’m in the rabbithole of selfdoubt :)

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +2

      So glad to hear it was encouraging!

  • @trishwickwire3079
    @trishwickwire3079 Год назад +2

    I am so drawn to the colors you use I am not an artist but you encourage me to try

  • @MelodyMiroir
    @MelodyMiroir 5 месяцев назад

    After seeing your video, I come back to my sketchbook of 2022. I was assuming my art and style didn't evolve at all (and was quite desperate about it) but then I take a look to what I did and I as so proud of me. I did evolve !! And what I saw was great !! I'm binge watching your videos since yesterday, they are so inspiring. Especially those who speaks about your sketchbook. Thank you for that.

  • @MonicaReents
    @MonicaReents Год назад +5

    I feel like I say this all the time... your videos are so incredibly relaxing and full of inspiration. I always look forward to watching your video while sketching each week. I loved seeing your progression with figures. Hope you have a great weekend and week ahead! 😊 💓

  • @magnoliabird
    @magnoliabird Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your sketch books. Always love to see other people's books.

  • @kathyhackney7950
    @kathyhackney7950 Год назад

    Everytime I watch one of your videos, I get inspired. Thank you, Sandi ❤

  • @firdyk
    @firdyk Год назад

    Thanks Sandy for sharing your sketchbooks.so many ideas:)

  • @JenStorerAuthor_GirlandDuck
    @JenStorerAuthor_GirlandDuck 4 месяца назад

    I love this and have watched a few times. It's so gentle and encouraging and direct! Just do the thing and trust. Thank you!

  • @barbiedesoto7054
    @barbiedesoto7054 4 месяца назад

    I LOVE your channel. I have been so encouraged and tried lots of new things, and I am seeing progress! Thank you!

  • @gdan9923
    @gdan9923 Год назад +1

    Wow I just finished your video and your recent figures are AMAZING. I started keeping a sketchbook in my purse and beside my bed since January and i try to do something in it every day, even if it’s just a scribble. It has made me feel more confident when I work on a “real” painting. I noticed how you review your old work and try to pick out the things that are working and not working so I’ve been trying to do that too. It’s a great way to keep steering yourself in the right direction. Thank you for all the great videos.

  • @karenwo8781
    @karenwo8781 Год назад

    Thank you for this encouraging video. Surprised at your motion from tight to loose! :)

  • @JacquelineWolven
    @JacquelineWolven Год назад +1

    So helpful, Sandi. Thank you.

  • @eileenhoney6426
    @eileenhoney6426 Год назад +2

    Fun video! You’re prolific. Love your birds, especially the large colorful bird that I think was in sketchbook #2. Your faces are fun. When you do your self portraits, you’re not generally smiling and your smile is charming! I wish I had your tenacity. And just one critique …. You don’t have to keep saying “ it’s just a quick sketch”. You’re not the only one who does that, but as followers of yours, we know when it’s a “quick sketch”…. Thank you, Sandi!

  • @acornwillows7995
    @acornwillows7995 Год назад +1

    Your red, yellow and blue color pencil drawing is amazing!

  • @toniweberstudio
    @toniweberstudio Год назад

    I have always loved your portraits/figures and the recent one are so fab! I'm super inspired to keep filling my sketchbooks. I really resonate with your style--loose, expressive, colorful! Everything I want to accomplish in my own own art. xox.

  • @The.lazy.eyed.artist
    @The.lazy.eyed.artist 22 дня назад

    That is such a great idea to sketch your day. Thank you. I have been searching different free photo's to sketch. I spend more time searching for the right picture when I could just sketch my day. Love it.

  • @sandymileski5486
    @sandymileski5486 Год назад

    Thank you Sandi for your great encouragement and sharing your sketch book creations. I received a couple of gift cards for my birthday and spent them on art supplies! I’ve been sketching, using a variety of mediums! I’ve been meaning to tell you this, I love your little singing moments and that little yeah at the end. Just wanted to say I appreciate your time and talent!

  • @Anonymoi
    @Anonymoi Год назад +7

    Your new videos are just so well done and your work is so inspiring! I had to step away for awhile (from most artists I follow) because I actually felt like it was stifling my own creativity a bit. We see so many images every day, especially if we follow other artists online, and I felt like I was losing my ability to come up with my own ideas and was too inclined to jump on every new style I saw and copy other artists I admired. I started in art long before social media (or the internet) existed, completed a whole degree in art in that era, and I think I was much more creative then. But, your videos are such a visual treat and I love seeing all the new supplies. (I just bought Unison pastels, arriving tomorrow….)

  • @user-ks2is9zi7d
    @user-ks2is9zi7d 5 месяцев назад

    We like this woman for sure!

  • @pacificnorthwestambiance5919
    @pacificnorthwestambiance5919 Год назад

    Oh this is so encouraging! Thank you for all the tips and the sharing so much of your process.

  • @madelynsmith8281
    @madelynsmith8281 Год назад +2

    Sandi I really enjoyed the flip through of the sketchbooks. All of your sketches are amazing. And wow the newest figures are excellent. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

  • @chrisray803
    @chrisray803 Год назад

    I absolutely loved this. 🥰

  • @MsRealityrocks
    @MsRealityrocks Год назад +2

    Thank you for another beautiful sketchbook tour! I just love getting a peak inside! 🤗🎉🤗

  • @orangeflower9293
    @orangeflower9293 Год назад

    It's so beautiful and creative 💕💕

  • @amajoylenoregrubingerrmsti1406
    @amajoylenoregrubingerrmsti1406 Год назад +1

    Wonderful!!!

  • @lovejoyy
    @lovejoyy Год назад +4

    I love this so much! It’s definitely inspiring. I’m back on the horse again thanks to you. ❤️

  • @LauraHornArt
    @LauraHornArt Год назад +3

    What an inspiring video! LOVED every minute of it Sandi. Made me run up and grab some of my old sketchbooks to look back on the journey.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +1

      Soooo glad you loved it Laura! That makes me happy to hear friend!!!!❤️

  • @jessicastrideart
    @jessicastrideart Год назад +1

    I love your latest figure paintings! It’s encouraging me to look back at how my figures might have changed over time. Thanks for the inspiration Sandi!💖

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 Год назад +1

    Love your curiosity adventure exploring openness attitude thank you Sandi 😊

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone2151 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this reminder Sandi. As always , you’re awesome and keep sharing your art process. Virtual hugs from NC to TN ..

  • @karent9837
    @karent9837 Год назад +3

    Your channel literally popped up on my feed out of the blue. I am so thankful for your talent and tips you are sharing. Your videos is a huge inspiration to me and at exactly the right time! I don't have enough hours in the day to catch up 😆💜

  • @flowergirl52
    @flowergirl52 Год назад

    Yayyyy Sandi another great video, yep, I pulled out my sketchbook. I need to get over the fear of messing up my "nice" pages ha,ha... and just go for it, thanks again for the encouragement!!

  • @jamieroberts269
    @jamieroberts269 Год назад +2

    Loved your newer figure drawings. Can’t wait to see you do one on a bigger canvas. The bold colors you use in the faces a bring so much life to each one.

  • @teresamazotti1315
    @teresamazotti1315 Год назад

    Beautiful, colorful artwork!! I love it. I am learning cold wax right now.

  • @GillianCrossArt
    @GillianCrossArt Год назад +6

    Gorgeous figurework, something I don't really do. The A4 sketchbook that I'm using right now is actually from my school A-level art course in 1992. I was flicking through it last year and realised it had a lot of empty pages in it so I'm using them now...that's a lot of progression!! Although I was surprised at some of my pencil shading work from back then, it was better than I remember being!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад +2

      That’s why it’s so good to save things!

    • @quinetteadaobiartsofanapos9756
      @quinetteadaobiartsofanapos9756 Год назад +2

      Yes It happens that is why it's important to keep ones former drawings or paintings , because it helps to measure the Progress and evaluate the then from the present Style and fluidity might even be recorded before more than it is in the present most times especially if one has spent years away from art practice.

  • @marievenezia6987
    @marievenezia6987 Год назад

    Thanks for this sandi. This shows just how practice not only makes perfect but helps you find your style.

  • @karinmerlijn1866
    @karinmerlijn1866 Год назад

    Thank you Sandi for all your inspirering video's. They get me going and painting and getting loose❤🙏

  • @emgjagogg
    @emgjagogg Год назад

    Lovely! I appreciate how you wrapped it up at the end showing your figure progression. Seeing how you experiment and change is enlightening. Thank you!

  • @LouStineArtStudios
    @LouStineArtStudios Год назад +3

    I’ve been using my sketchbooks ever since I started watching your videos and it has transformed my art practice! Thanks for all the inspiration! And I’m LOVING your recent figures.

  • @annmardunly
    @annmardunly Год назад

    I love your work, approach, style so much. It’s so unique and fascinating!

  • @SH-ll8kl
    @SH-ll8kl Год назад +1

    Really love to see the kindness for yourself. You are a great inspiration!

  • @cathybockel1213
    @cathybockel1213 Год назад

    I love all of the sketches. Thank you for sharing .

  • @shellypayne8402
    @shellypayne8402 Год назад

    Your posts are really encouraging

  • @sueanderson7386
    @sueanderson7386 Год назад +1

    Wonderful....thank you..... I'm running to my sketchbook now......

  • @michaeltrav9539
    @michaeltrav9539 Год назад

    Omg !! Fabulous faces at 18:59. So creative and inspiring

  • @apaperylife2096
    @apaperylife2096 Год назад +1

    I don’t think there was one second that I didn’t enjoy from this video! 🧡 I so appreciate your enthusiasm for growth!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад

      Awe - that makes me happy to hear!!!

  • @laurawillis9756
    @laurawillis9756 Год назад

    This is my favorite video YET of all your videos, Sandi!
    What grace and beauty and wonderful lessons you've shared with us. Thank you.
    I've been painting on canvas for the last few weeks but will open up my various sketchbooks and put something in them. You're an inspiration!

  • @LeaunaStone
    @LeaunaStone Год назад +2

    Love your passion and freedom of putting your art down in a book, on canvas - inspiring and so helpful in building my confidence to do the same. Thanks for sharing, love your work and growth ❤️

  • @marypartridge5154
    @marypartridge5154 Год назад

    Great to see you again Sandi. Ive been away as my pa died and there are fights over the will but love to see ya from Queensland Australia

  • @wellyano6964
    @wellyano6964 Год назад +1

    You are amazing Sandi! I alwAys run to my sketchbook after watching your videos. Your art practice is full of fun and freedom and it's really contagious! Thanks so much 🙏

  • @patriciacrea1186
    @patriciacrea1186 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much Sandi for sharing your artist path and inspiring me (us) in each of your videos ! I'm definitely grabbing my sketchbook to draw faces :) 🥰❤❤

  • @marshashoemake1246
    @marshashoemake1246 Год назад

    I love how you explained that we will have bad work and good work. I have been known to tear pages from my sketchbook because I thought how hideous a sketch was. Now I wish I would have saved them. Yes you have made me want to explore and have fun while practicing to get better. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach and inspire us. 😊

  • @creativewah
    @creativewah 11 месяцев назад

    This video was definitely inspiring! I definitely want to jump into one of my sketchbooks! Thank you for sharing!

  • @wildflowersbloom7156
    @wildflowersbloom7156 Год назад

    Love this, thank you! I love how free you draw, it is something I need to learn. So you motivate and inspire me.

  • @nostalgentsia
    @nostalgentsia Год назад

    Good lord. The fit. We love a viridian/rose look, 🧚🏽‍♂️

  • @conkrotwife
    @conkrotwife Год назад

    I always love listening to your thoughts as you go thru a sketchbook. One thing I noticed and appreciated is that the personality of your trees is similar throughout your work.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад

      That’s an interesting observation Emily!

  • @sallyf1252
    @sallyf1252 Год назад

    So glad this popped up in my recommended videos! Love your art and your mindset towards art. This inspired me!

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch Год назад

    I love all the sketch books. In fact, you have hooked me into working in books now and loving it! I really love the august figures you just recently posted! Thanks for the inspiration

  • @amirghodousi9848
    @amirghodousi9848 Год назад

    That's good. Thank you very much!!!!!

  • @juliamolewyk7186
    @juliamolewyk7186 Год назад

    It was really fun to see your progression in your sketchbooks! I have only begun a sketchbook habit. I have started and stopped before in the past. This video makes me want to keep this habit going this time. =)

  • @joellenfritchen124
    @joellenfritchen124 Год назад +2

    Practicing some figure drawing this weekend for sure. Picked up a bag of old photos (instant family) from a flea market and can’t wait to try out some of the crazy poses and hairstyles.

  • @user-hg8hd9jx5z
    @user-hg8hd9jx5z Год назад

    Wonderful, thumb up and subscribed even before seeing what's in your sketchbooks. Love it and encourage me so much, I do have my sketchbooks but switched to all kind of other papers and keep them in a box and go through the box now and then, adding few strokes. I will keep working and working on my sketchbooks.

  • @mrsackey4
    @mrsackey4 Год назад

    Loved this flip through, especially the draw your day phase. I'm just now starting to get into that. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lynnboyd33
    @lynnboyd33 Год назад

    Sandi, I love everyone of your books here. Have to say, I adored the different faces that you drew, but was totally delighted with all your sketches in the very first book you showed! You took things, most of us don't even look at twice, to a whole new level ! Just loved this work. I'm always telling artist pals, be sure to date all of your work, regardless, if you like it or hate it! It tells your own personal story! Thanks Sandi for this great reminder !

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Год назад

      Awe - thank you so much Lynn! Really appreciate that!

  • @emmelinesprig489
    @emmelinesprig489 Год назад

    Your videos always make me want to make some art, but this one especially, dang! So encouraging!

  • @jam4441
    @jam4441 Год назад

    Fabulous portraits -seeing the abstract seeping into these new sketches and loving it . Thank you also for sharing the good the bad and the ugly as it is very helpful to see how practise changes everything.

  • @Musiccat95
    @Musiccat95 Год назад +1

    These are lovely. I enjoyed this your view of this world is so beautiful

  • @susiesunshine1969
    @susiesunshine1969 Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. It just blows me away how creative and interesting your work is. I'm really inspired! It's so varied and imaginative. Beautiful work keep it coming!