Dear You, everything you do and say about your process, is that of an artist. You are an Artist. Most of us carry around thoughts or being an imposter. Hard to believe that life can be this fun and creative - it is. I’m an old person now, and I love your approach to your home and your art. It’s full of thoughtfulness and care and not overly precious. Keep creating. 🎉
Hi Leslee! This comment made my day 🥹 Especially what you said about life being fun and creative - it can be so easy to fall into a headspace where anything that feels joyful or comes easily is discarded to focus on the things that come with struggle or intense effort. It’s taken me awhile to realize that the things we toil away for are no more valuable than the beautiful moments that life hands us. I’m happy to able to incorporate that into my artwork. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your insight ❤️❤️❤️
@@REISSUED I agree with Leslee 100%. Art creation has little to do with a formal education. Yes, knowing art history and having reference to great artists provides a platform and launching point for creating something new, and technique is often essential to composition even in abstract work. These works are absolutely beautiful.
How excellent and cool, and brave these pieces are! I’m just like that, trying not to be inspired by something and cheat!! Haha like I have to re invent the wheel! Also, I work on 30 things at one time so I don’t freak myself out when things don’t go my way This was great. Thank you for the inspiration.
You create art just like I do! From thrift store finds and mixed media to letting fate and intuition be our guide! I have adult ADHD, anxiety and depression. Getting back to creating has helped me tremendously! I have been dealing with imposter syndrome and your video has made me feel so much better. Thank you for sharing your process! Love your work!!
I am so glad I found you. I relate to your life journey so much. I was a dancer in my youth, designed clothing in Los Angeles for thirty plus years, retired, moved opened a store, sold that, did display for Anthropology for six years, and I still feel like an imposter in my artistic goals. Your work and home are fresh , on point, inspiring . Bravo ! Can’t wait to see what you decide to share with us next.
Hey Laurie!I appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your story! I often find that the artists that do everything are the people that make the most unique and inspiring work. But it can be hard to see it that way when comparing to the artists that go all in on one specific thing. I’m sure your range of experience shines through beautifully in the things you create. Glad to have you here ❤️
@lauriewarner4848, love your comment and am so interested in the window design work you spoke of! I have always secretly wanted that job! I have a job I love, working in the film industry as a Scenic Artist primarily on-set as a Camera Scenic, and I have been doing this for over 30 years…Not sure why I shared all that. I really just wanted to say hi! and You’re Cool. Hope your day is good👋
Absolutely loved this! So inspiring! The only thing that didn't gel with me was covering over their eyes with a splash of white paint. They seemed so much more charming when you could see their eyes, especially the portrait of the woman.
I agree. Such beautiful work. In my opinion the white splash adds interest, but also takes away the life and energy in the images. I’d buy them anyway though 😊
I completely agree. I felt very involved as both the pieces were developing, but as soon as the splotches went over the eyes, I felt immediately dissociated, almost pushed put of them. It was very disconcerting. Is that what you were trying to achieve?What was the motivation for doing that?
Your work is terrific! You don’t have to air quote being a legitimate artist. That’s just a belief system. Being self taught means you’re truly pursuing a passion and the first person practicing anything was not trained in a school…and they were legit! Art grows from artists viewing and experiencing art… and people will borrow from you. Totally normal. I just watched a Van Cleef & Arpels video and both the people working on setting rubies into rails, jewels that are precious and took years to assemble the same shades that will sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, many millions, and they are self taught. In fact many of the VC&A lapidaries are self taught, or taught in house. Sooo.. you’re legit! Rock on! I love your ‘stache. I was very disappointed when Tim Tracker shaved his, so I’m grateful I get to admire yours.
These photos reminded me of the ancestral pictures I have from my family history. My Norwegian grandfather was strikingly handsome, so you’ve got my creative juices flowing. So many ideas, and so little time.
Yes! I’m definitely going to do some pieces with antique photos of my family - so we are totally on the same page! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Luv your honesty about the artistic process. The is a sign of a true artist. Dude, you are NOT an imposter. I'm really enjoying your channel. Great work.
Oh my gosh!! How can you not believe or feel that you are a "professional artist"? In all actuality, you are far more than that. You are unbelievably talented, creative, intuitative, imaginative and inspiring...plus some. Thank you for sharing what you do and "what" you are. You're awesome.
You are a guy after my own heart😊😊 we think a lot alike. I am 62 and I've always been an artist at heart even though it wasn't my profession.. I love your little dog I also have a 7 lb. Yorkie.
When I had doubts my poetry teacher said you have to give yourself permission to be the artist. Your doubts and drive seem well balanced and you are giving yourself permission. Beautiful results very inspiring video.
Thank you for sharing. I’m also an “artist”. I never thought of myself as one before but now that I’m retired, it’s all I want to do and I’m loving my artwork. I loved your artwork! Congrats!
FATE led me to this video the day after I bought a picture in a charity thrift shop. I got it just for the frame, and was going to toss the “art”, which happened to be a very dingy needlepoint. Inspired by you, I’m going to see about creating something on top of the needlepoint, capitalizing on the texture. Thank for sharing your creative thinking. I, too, believe in the importance of fate in bringing you materials and ideas.
That is brilliant! I love that you start with a piece that is no longer wanted or loved (hence, donated to the thrift store) and make it into something totally new.
Andrew! My boyfriend and I love watching your videos. I just purchased “The Patternmaker” and “Pieces of You” as a surprise for him. I can’t wait to put them in his office here in our home. He’s going to be so excited! Keep being creative!
I think that it is easy to get caught up and overwhelmed by the options when starting a new piece or a project. It was a revelation to me when I had an instructor who said “turn off your voice of judgement” during the initial part of the creative process. It is very freeing (and takes a lot of practice). Then you go back after with a more critical eye. Your work is amazing. You should not feel imposter syndrome when you call yourself an artist. You are incredibly talented.
OMG, your dog is too cute. I had to put my Old Girl to sleep last week so I've been pretty down. 🐕Your artwork turned out great! I did a similar thing years ago when a friend begged me to show at an art crawl she was currating (one of the artists backed out). Reluctantly, I agreed and then had to come up with something to show. So I bought old baroque style frames from vintage stores, gessoed them and made "art" by scribbling on newsprint paper (it was the cheapest). I first crumpled the paper, then ironed it flat to give it some character. I used pencil and charcoal for the scribbles and couldn't afford fixative, so I used my roommate's Aquanet hairspray!I worked in a frame shop at the time, so I was at least able to make nice mats for everything. My "work" looked great together and I sold almost every last piece! The other artists were kind of pissed. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned that I made everything in a week. 😮
Haha omg this story is amazing! Yeah I often find myself creating at the last minute with whatever I have on hand. But it is the vision to see the potential in the materials and the eye to put everything together that really counts! I’m so sorry to hear about your dog passing. I’m sure she brought you so much joy 😊
Thank you so so so so much for openly describing your feelings and giving tips to overcome them. I keep dreaming of doing art but can never get myself to actually do what I envision. I will definitely use your tips, like painting over used canvases, such a good one! Thank you and bravo for your work.
YES! He really combined everything I love about his channel here, too! I found him via his sewing/refashioning videos first so this is an extra special project for me as a viewer :).
Omg I love this! Yes, I wanted something that felt a bit like a self portrait for the man on my porch - since it such a giant statement piece to see from the street! Hence the mustache and the patterns… feels a bit like me haha
Dear Artist! You are a professional artist because you have sold a piece of art not to mention you have sold several pieces of art. I think that you are marvelous and I love your style and your art. I am also an artist and you have inspired me to try this technique on a photo of my mom and dad on their wedding day. My mother is dying and I feel like this approach to creating a piece of art will work beautifully to celebrate my mom and dad. I hope to finish it in time for her to see it. Truly you have captured what all artists fear and summarized this in a lovely and kind way to say You are not alone, I feel like an imposter too. Thank you again for a wonderful inspiration and I wish you great success in all your endeavors ❤
The best art professor I had once taught me that we're all born with 50,000 bad drawings and paintings engrained, so we spend our lives trying to get past them to create the good stuff. I think thats the 'uncomfortableness' you mentioned while working through the process, and its ok to take a break from a piece when it feels pressured and come back again when it feels right.
Your art is interesting and creative. My art change with a head injury/you cannot plan anything. This homeless lady in a wheelchair came to Church. She so excited about adding color to coloring books for adults. I got out the art again______________________________________________🖋🖊🖌🖍!
Also piece of balled up Saran wrap Smooth's out mod podge. Both of these tips I learned from my mother as child. I woke up missing her today. Funny how things work out/happen. I like to think she was giving me a little sign through you video.
Hi! Just found your channel and I’m watching this video as I’m getting my list of supplies ready- going to town today to get tons of supplies for a crazy brand new art piece, something I’ve never tried before! I actually am a full time “professional” artist (lol I got a degree in it and that’s my full time “job”) I love hearing these tips from you. Getting pumped for the thrift search and to create something new and crazy!
I was just looking at an art piece today that my old roommate thrifted, thinking how I should donate it... but now I'm thinking I should just paint over it!
Home Depot has "oops paint" I go on Sundays after people were shopping all weekend. It's 50% off. Sample size is like $0.50. I buy gallons of any gru cream etc and mix cheap paint to change the color. I love oops paint lol
I love ur work. Just to let u know if I sent u a photo of my front porch it is an exact match to yours. Can't wait to see the progress. Need some ideas! It really hurt my heart to hear u say u can't call yourself an artist. I just turned 70 and started art school at 10. I have sold my art, had a few showings at small galleries BUT when people ask what I did for a living to say those words "I'm an artist" still sticks in my throat? Many artists feel the same and I really try to throw it out there that I am talented and a success in what I have done. Don't wait till ur 70 to shout about ur talent. Start now U R AN ARTIST!
Well that was super inspiring, thanku so much. Your 10 secrets were fantastic and I am familiar with most of them lol 😂...yep..that ol chestnut of am I an artist or not? Well hell I've sold my gear, admittedly to friends 😂 but I've still sold it... Im a shocking procrastinator, drives me nuts lol.. Really enjoyed this vid, thanku so much.. Kaz from Oz ❤
I’m loving watching your process. It’s ok to be vulnerable, insecure, ridiculous even. You’re making great pieces. Doubting yourself is unnecessary. Such a waste of energy. You do good stuff. Keep doing good stuff and enjoy your creativity. You’re wonderful!
...and you're a dancer/choreographer...wow!!!! Three of my favorite things choreography, dancing, creative decor. Where have you been all of my life? Love your channel. So happy I found you on You Tube.
Holy moly - love what you did and how you did it. You are so fun to watch as well. I am not an artist but I love playing with all my art stuff, I draw a bit, watercolour, I used to do a lot of modge podge, I am basically all over the place. I like to refinish furniture and I have a dozen old canvases and frames. Now I am totally inspired to make a least one reissue out of these old picture and frames. Thank you for what you do 👍✨
Hello. I’m new to your channel, so I’ve only had time to watch a few videos. I’m truly blown away. Your art, vision for your home and personality are so interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing some of your life. As a person who loves to create, your channel inspires!❤
U are so Artistic and Creative Soul it’s Amazing to see you working on new pieces, the thought process/ beginning steps/ and final product of your creative labor of Love
So Interesting your process! You have gone to get mod podge, I am here for the first time! Just wanted to say thank you for being a responsible dog parent by harness and dog seat! Dogs fly through the front screen in the most minor of accidents! You are wonderful for your integrity ! Looking forward to the rest of your creative video, its very inspirational x Cheers, from Cotswolds UK 🗺
Haha we got the harness and box for Queenie since she was completely unwilling to sit still in the car and needs to see out at all times. So it’s a good safety measure that keeps her happy 😃 ❤️
Such good advice. Sometimes with art, it’s difficult to lay down “rules” or even steps, but here you explained it through your secrets so well. At first, my favorite tip was “Don’t force it,” because damn, yes. But the idea that there’s a point (possibly more than one point) that you’ll hate it very much and feel like you ruined it, which leads back to Don’t force it! The idea to trust the process and keep going is difficult to accept. Allowing plans to change, interpreting the way all the parts fit, and so often the materials can take you in a whole new direction. That’s when art gets really fun and active! Thanks again!
I love your art and I love upcycling clothes, furniture and art. You’ve given me inspiration to get back into it! Thank you! So enjoying your channel! ❤
Wow! I don’t often feel the desire to leave comments but the woman in particular is so stunning. Brilliant idea using the pattern pieces. I love everything about her. If I had the cash I would buy her now. Just wow!!!!
4:50 this painting looks EXACTLY like this one of only a few remaining mills in Raleigh called Yates Mill. The resemblance is crazy. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
This is the most inspiring video and mixed media art I think that I've ever seen! No joke! On the original piece, what color paint did you use that gave that glowing light green effect to her? Well, now I'm off to your channel and other videos!
Beautiful work, I love how you left pieces of the patterns and paper to overlap onto the frame. Most who are true artists have such a difficult time saying the words "I'm an artist." But allow yourself to say it and believe it.
OMG, I loved both pieces; for their similarities and for their differences. I loved the way the patterns turned out on the clothing. I would not have thought of layering an old picture on an existing piece of art. I thought that was inspired! I loved watching the process. Makes me want to go home and decoupage and do art stuff! Cheers!
You just popped up on my feed this morning, and I’m pretty sure you just started my day off right 😊 I loved watching you create such beautiful and meaningful pieces. Please give your precious twirly friend my love 😍
Just found your channel today and so glad I did! Love your projects and attitude. I also appreciate that your delivery style is natural and calm....rather than freneticly shouting or jibberjabbering at us non-stop! Thanks so much!
Art is simply a pleasing arrangement of shapes and colours and that basically sums it up. We all have different ideas of what ''real art'' should look like, and people are often too quick too dismiss a fantastic piece of art just because it doesn't fit their ideal concept of what that should be. I love your artworks, you think outside the box, and I think that's what makes your pieces so unique, VERY ARTISTIC and beautiful. 🖼🖌
Thankyou for these tips. I've always wanted to be "arty", and make paintings and mixed media art. But I get stuck all the time in the belief I'm not creative. All the worries you expressed are the same ones I have. Your tips really help
Beautiful! I love “Torn Sky”. So beautiful! I have a million paintings and frames. Maybe I could make something out of them… 😊. Thank you for the tips!
Love your ideas and tips!! I’m a creative person who has focused forever on my job and daily life, and taken almost no time to express my creativity. I understand how creating something/doing something you love feeds the soul, and I’m at a point now where I want to start adding these things into my daily life. You have inspired me to think “outside of the box”! Thank you! Looking forward to more of your videos ~ 💜🩵💙
You spent so much time explaining/justifying how you are professional artist. No need for that IMHO! I wish for you to come into your great and everlasting power and OWN your artistry! Don’t forget to love yourself too!❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love the tutorial. Thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks. 💚💚 I’m definitely gonna try it! Just a little tip, try using wallpaper adhesive instead of mod podge when initially adhering the paper I find that you get less wrinkles when using prints.
I really appreciate how you talk about the emotional and mental processes in the work, and the creation, it’s such a challenge, isn’t it? Which is a big part of why it is SO REWARDING!
I love how you made these teo images so much more interesting. I wish you had nit covered their eyes but everything else about them I loved. Like your work
The photo of the man is amazing. He’s a very handsome guy. Would love to have him in my home as well. You obviously know where to look online. Great job.
This process could be really cool to try on a piece of furniture, like a cheap dresser or even old cabinet doors for a massive artistic statement! Love the advice here too!
Gorgeous! Thank you for so generously sharing your thoughts, your process, and the beautiful results. Your calm and measured approach to talking us through your work makes it a delight to watch. Colour me inspired. ☺️👌
Thank you so much for sharing your process. I am a thrifter/reseller and lover of art. I'm feeling very inspired by your video. It's been a while since I've created my own art and I'm loving what you have done. Thank you for the motivation ✨🎨☀💖
I'm an art broker and curator, and I HAVE to say.... the painting you've had for ten years that was an OG printer-strip "Portrait of Flapper Girl".... Oh no. Honey. Most times I love revamping stuff and I LOVE thrifting and I dig what your doing. BUT historically, and speaking of technique and era. I think painting over THAT one in particular....Could have been a mistake. I could be totally wrong, and HOPE I am! But I have found many a priceless treasure thrifting and sometimes you wouldn't know its value unless YOU KNOW. Keep being creative Love your gift!
Thank you for sharing this! I have never heard of the Rasterbator. I do love decoupage. If you ever have a project you want to keep from absorbing so much liquid and rippling, try painting shellac onto the paper first. Once it’s dry, the shellac will keep the paper from absorbing the moisture from your mod podge. It will sit flat without bubbling. Remember, Vincent van Gogh? He only ever sold a couple of pieces to his brother. Having a paying audience doesn’t make you an artist. . “ if you work with your hands, you are a laborer. If you work with your hands and your head, you are a craftsman. If you work with your hands, your head and your heart, you are an artist” -Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Dear You, everything you do and say about your process, is that of an artist. You are an Artist. Most of us carry around thoughts or being an imposter. Hard to believe that life can be this fun and creative - it is. I’m an old person now, and I love your approach to your home and your art. It’s full of thoughtfulness and care and not overly precious. Keep creating. 🎉
Hi Leslee! This comment made my day 🥹 Especially what you said about life being fun and creative - it can be so easy to fall into a headspace where anything that feels joyful or comes easily is discarded to focus on the things that come with struggle or intense effort. It’s taken me awhile to realize that the things we toil away for are no more valuable than the beautiful moments that life hands us. I’m happy to able to incorporate that into my artwork. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your insight ❤️❤️❤️
@@REISSUED I agree with Leslee 100%. Art creation has little to do with a formal education. Yes, knowing art history and having reference to great artists provides a platform and launching point for creating something new, and technique is often essential to composition even in abstract work. These works are absolutely beautiful.
How excellent and cool, and brave these pieces are! I’m just like that, trying not to be inspired by something and cheat!! Haha like I have to re invent the wheel! Also, I work on 30 things at one time so I don’t freak myself out when things don’t go my way This was great. Thank you for the inspiration.
I loved the idea you presented about things not being overly precious ;-) thank you
Once it is done, you look for the next moment to create… Thank you
Know what you mean I love creating art but feel like it never quite cuts the mark
You create art just like I do! From thrift store finds and mixed media to letting fate and intuition be our guide! I have adult ADHD, anxiety and depression. Getting back to creating has helped me tremendously! I have been dealing with imposter syndrome and your video has made me feel so much better. Thank you for sharing your process! Love your work!!
I am so glad I found you. I relate to your life journey so much. I was a dancer in my youth, designed clothing in Los Angeles for thirty plus years, retired, moved opened a store, sold that, did display for Anthropology for six years, and I still feel like an imposter in my artistic goals. Your work and home are fresh , on point, inspiring . Bravo ! Can’t wait to see what you decide to share with us next.
Hey Laurie!I appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your story! I often find that the artists that do everything are the people that make the most unique and inspiring work. But it can be hard to see it that way when comparing to the artists that go all in on one specific thing. I’m sure your range of experience shines through beautifully in the things you create. Glad to have you here ❤️
@lauriewarner4848, love your comment and am so interested in the window design work you spoke of! I have always secretly wanted that job! I have a job I love, working in the film industry as a Scenic Artist primarily on-set as a Camera Scenic, and I have been doing this for over 30 years…Not sure why I shared all that. I really just wanted to say hi! and You’re Cool. Hope your day is good👋
Absolutely loved this! So inspiring! The only thing that didn't gel with me was covering over their eyes with a splash of white paint. They seemed so much more charming when you could see their eyes, especially the portrait of the woman.
I agree. Such beautiful work. In my opinion the white splash adds interest, but also takes away the life and energy in the images. I’d buy them anyway though 😊
I completely agree. I felt very involved as both the pieces were developing, but as soon as the splotches went over the eyes, I felt immediately dissociated, almost pushed put of them. It was very disconcerting. Is that what you were trying to achieve?What was the motivation for doing that?
Agree.
Loved them until the eyes were covered
I had the same reaction when I saw him doing that, nice work but better with eyes uncovered
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Like eyes
Your work is terrific! You don’t have to air quote being a legitimate artist. That’s just a belief system. Being self taught means you’re truly pursuing a passion and the first person practicing anything was not trained in a school…and they were legit! Art grows from artists viewing and experiencing art… and people will borrow from you. Totally normal.
I just watched a Van Cleef & Arpels video and both the people working on setting rubies into rails, jewels that are precious and took years to assemble the same shades that will sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, many millions, and they are self taught. In fact many of the VC&A lapidaries are self taught, or taught in house. Sooo.. you’re legit! Rock on! I love your ‘stache. I was very disappointed when Tim Tracker shaved his, so I’m grateful I get to admire yours.
These photos reminded me of the ancestral pictures I have from my family history. My Norwegian grandfather was strikingly handsome, so you’ve got my creative juices flowing. So many ideas, and so little time.
Yes! I’m definitely going to do some pieces with antique photos of my family - so we are totally on the same page! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Luv your honesty about the artistic process. The is a sign of a true artist. Dude, you are NOT an imposter. I'm really enjoying your channel. Great work.
Thanks Jackie! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my channel! 😊
Oh my gosh!! How can you not believe or feel that you are a "professional artist"? In all actuality, you are far more than that. You are unbelievably talented, creative, intuitative, imaginative and inspiring...plus some. Thank you for sharing what you do and "what" you are. You're awesome.
You are a guy after my own heart😊😊 we think a lot alike. I am 62 and I've always been an artist at heart even though it wasn't my profession.. I love your little dog I also have a 7 lb. Yorkie.
When I had doubts my poetry teacher said you have to give yourself permission to be the artist. Your doubts and drive seem well balanced and you are giving yourself permission. Beautiful results very inspiring video.
Thank you so much Susan!
Thank you for sharing. I’m also an “artist”. I never thought of myself as one before but now that I’m retired, it’s all I want to do and I’m loving my artwork. I loved your artwork! Congrats!
FATE led me to this video the day after I bought a picture in a charity thrift shop. I got it just for the frame, and was going to toss the “art”, which happened to be a very dingy needlepoint. Inspired by you, I’m going to see about creating something on top of the needlepoint, capitalizing on the texture. Thank for sharing your creative thinking. I, too, believe in the importance of fate in bringing you materials and ideas.
Omg I love this idea! Utilizing the texture could be very cool!
That is brilliant! I love that you start with a piece that is no longer wanted or loved (hence, donated to the thrift store) and make it into something totally new.
Thanks Karen! Yes, it feels special to make use of something that needs a home and draw on its special qualities to make something new!
Andrew! My boyfriend and I love watching your videos. I just purchased “The Patternmaker” and “Pieces of You” as a surprise for him. I can’t wait to put them in his office here in our home. He’s going to be so excited! Keep being creative!
Hey Joey! Thank you so much for watching and purchasing the paintings! I’ll be shipping them your way later today 🙌🏻
@@REISSUED would you send a shipment tracking number to me once it goes out?
@@Joeysaddress1966 definitely
I think that it is easy to get caught up and overwhelmed by the options when starting a new piece or a project. It was a revelation to me when I had an instructor who said “turn off your voice of judgement” during the initial part of the creative process. It is very freeing (and takes a lot of practice). Then you go back after with a more critical eye.
Your work is amazing. You should not feel imposter syndrome when you call yourself an artist. You are incredibly talented.
I never would have thought of painting the pieces in their frames.That twirl at the end is just delightful! Your pup is a professional dancer, too!
Haha she is! She is very physical and expressive 😂
OMG, your dog is too cute. I had to put my Old Girl to sleep last week so I've been pretty down. 🐕Your artwork turned out great! I did a similar thing years ago when a friend begged me to show at an art crawl she was currating (one of the artists backed out). Reluctantly, I agreed and then had to come up with something to show. So I bought old baroque style frames from vintage stores, gessoed them and made "art" by scribbling on newsprint paper (it was the cheapest). I first crumpled the paper, then ironed it flat to give it some character. I used pencil and charcoal for the scribbles and couldn't afford fixative, so I used my roommate's Aquanet hairspray!I worked in a frame shop at the time, so I was at least able to make nice mats for everything. My "work" looked great together and I sold almost every last piece! The other artists were kind of pissed. I guess I shouldn't have mentioned that I made everything in a week. 😮
Haha omg this story is amazing! Yeah I often find myself creating at the last minute with whatever I have on hand. But it is the vision to see the potential in the materials and the eye to put everything together that really counts! I’m so sorry to hear about your dog passing. I’m sure she brought you so much joy 😊
@@REISSUED Thanks, she was pretty special, but I guess they all are.
Thank you so so so so much for openly describing your feelings and giving tips to overcome them. I keep dreaming of doing art but can never get myself to actually do what I envision. I will definitely use your tips, like painting over used canvases, such a good one! Thank you and bravo for your work.
I’m so happy you found this helpful and inspiring! Thanks for watching ❤️
I got choked up when you started putting the pattern paper on. My dad was a patternmaker. You are so creative! Beautiful work as usual.
YES! He really combined everything I love about his channel here, too! I found him via his sewing/refashioning videos first so this is an extra special project for me as a viewer :).
Wow that is so beautiful! Thank you so sharing that, Jilly ❤️
Omg I love this! Yes, I wanted something that felt a bit like a self portrait for the man on my porch - since it such a giant statement piece to see from the street! Hence the mustache and the patterns… feels a bit like me haha
Thanks for sharing, love this!
@@linawells5857- me too! 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺👋🏼🦘
Hi, I found your channel today and fell in deep love for your personal style ❤. Thank you for taking your time and making these high quality contents.
Dear Artist!
You are a professional artist because you have sold a piece of art not to mention you have sold several pieces of art. I think that you are marvelous and I love your style and your art. I am also an artist and you have inspired me to try this technique on a photo of my mom and dad on their wedding day. My mother is dying and I feel like this approach to creating a piece of art will work beautifully to celebrate my mom and dad. I hope to finish it in time for her to see it.
Truly you have captured what all artists fear and summarized this in a lovely and kind way to say You are not alone, I feel like an imposter too.
Thank you again for a wonderful inspiration and I wish you great success in all your endeavors ❤
Aw thank you so much for your thoughts! Your piece is going to be beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
literally the best and most inspirational upcycle (maybe not the right word), Ive seen in months. What you are doing is so cool I love it.
The best art professor I had once taught me that we're all born with 50,000 bad drawings and paintings engrained, so we spend our lives trying to get past them to create the good stuff. I think thats the 'uncomfortableness' you mentioned while working through the process, and its ok to take a break from a piece when it feels pressured and come back again when it feels right.
Wow, I grew up drawing and trained as an artist and I have to say that I love your art. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much!
Your art is interesting and creative. My art change with a head injury/you cannot plan anything. This homeless lady in a wheelchair came to Church. She so excited about adding color to coloring books for adults. I got out the art again______________________________________________🖋🖊🖌🖍!
Also piece of balled up Saran wrap Smooth's out mod podge. Both of these tips I learned from my mother as child. I woke up missing her today. Funny how things work out/happen. I like to think she was giving me a little sign through you video.
Here from Fanzella. Love your work! Thanks, Kathleen from Idaho
Hey Kathleen! Welcome!
That moustache…
Oh my goodness…
It is Absolutely AMAZING
Hi! Just found your channel and I’m watching this video as I’m getting my list of supplies ready- going to town today to get tons of supplies for a crazy brand new art piece, something I’ve never tried before! I actually am a full time “professional” artist (lol I got a degree in it and that’s my full time “job”) I love hearing these tips from you. Getting pumped for the thrift search and to create something new and crazy!
Yes! Go crazy! Let me know how it turns out!
Please let us know how it turned out!! I'm dying to know.
I was just looking at an art piece today that my old roommate thrifted, thinking how I should donate it... but now I'm thinking I should just paint over it!
Home Depot has "oops paint" I go on Sundays after people were shopping all weekend. It's 50% off. Sample size is like $0.50. I buy gallons of any gru cream etc and mix cheap paint to change the color. I love oops paint lol
I love ur work. Just to let u know if I sent u a photo of my front porch it is an exact match to yours. Can't wait to see the progress. Need some ideas! It really hurt my heart to hear u say u can't call yourself an artist. I just turned 70 and started art school at 10. I have sold my art, had a few showings at small galleries BUT when people ask what I did for a living to say those words "I'm an artist" still sticks in my throat? Many artists feel the same and I really try to throw it out there that I am talented and a success in what I have done. Don't wait till ur 70 to shout about ur talent. Start now U R AN ARTIST!
Well that was super inspiring, thanku so much.
Your 10 secrets were fantastic and I am familiar with most of them lol 😂...yep..that ol chestnut of am I an artist or not? Well hell I've sold my gear, admittedly to friends 😂 but I've still sold it...
Im a shocking procrastinator, drives me nuts lol..
Really enjoyed this vid, thanku so much..
Kaz from Oz ❤
Didn't quite see how you blank out the eyes. I totally LOVE your art...thanks for sharing.
I’m loving watching your process. It’s ok to be vulnerable, insecure, ridiculous even. You’re making great pieces. Doubting yourself is unnecessary. Such a waste of energy. You do good stuff. Keep doing good stuff and enjoy your creativity. You’re wonderful!
...and you're a dancer/choreographer...wow!!!! Three of my favorite things choreography, dancing, creative decor. Where have you been all of my life? Love your channel. So happy I found you on You Tube.
Holy moly - love what you did and how you did it. You are so fun to watch as well. I am not an artist but I love playing with all my art stuff, I draw a bit, watercolour, I used to do a lot of modge podge, I am basically all over the place. I like to refinish furniture and I have a dozen old canvases and frames. Now I am totally inspired to make a least one reissue out of these old picture and frames. Thank you for what you do 👍✨
Hey Karen! Thank you so much for watching! Good luck with your projects!
I LOVE your use of pattern pieces!
Hello. I’m new to your channel, so I’ve only had time to watch a few videos. I’m truly blown away. Your art, vision for your home and personality are so interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing some of your life. As a person who loves to create, your channel inspires!❤
Thank you so much Melissa! I’m so glad you found me 😊
U are so Artistic and Creative Soul it’s Amazing to see you working on new pieces, the thought process/ beginning steps/ and final product of your creative labor of Love
So Interesting your process! You have gone to get mod podge, I am here for the first time! Just wanted to say thank you for being a responsible dog parent by harness and dog seat! Dogs fly through the front screen in the most minor of accidents! You are wonderful for your integrity ! Looking forward to the rest of your creative video, its very inspirational x Cheers, from Cotswolds UK 🗺
Haha we got the harness and box for Queenie since she was completely unwilling to sit still in the car and needs to see out at all times. So it’s a good safety measure that keeps her happy 😃 ❤️
Such good advice. Sometimes with art, it’s difficult to lay down “rules” or even steps, but here you explained it through your secrets so well. At first, my favorite tip was “Don’t force it,” because damn, yes. But the idea that there’s a point (possibly more than one point) that you’ll hate it very much and feel like you ruined it, which leads back to Don’t force it! The idea to trust the process and keep going is difficult to accept.
Allowing plans to change, interpreting the way all the parts fit, and so often the materials can take you in a whole new direction. That’s when art gets really fun and active!
Thanks again!
Love seeing your process and hearing you talk through it all. Very inspiring!
Extremely nice work. I love how you see things and how you make it come out on the canvas. Definitley work I would hang in my house.
I love your art and I love upcycling clothes, furniture and art. You’ve given me inspiration to get back into it! Thank you! So enjoying your channel! ❤
Thank you so much! I LOVE hearing that you’re inspired! I appreciate you taking the time to watch ❤️
I'm late to the show as usual. I just found your channel. I love your work! Definitely going to subscribe to see more!
Wow! I don’t often feel the desire to leave comments but the woman in particular is so stunning. Brilliant idea using the pattern pieces. I love everything about her. If I had the cash I would buy her now. Just wow!!!!
Aw thank you so much! I appreciate your kind thoughts ❤️❤️❤️
You have such a brilliant and beautiful way of articulating your thoughts. Absolutely adored every second of this. THANK YOU!
Aw thank you so much Kelly!
Always trust your intuition! Especially being an artist, let the universe help guide and inspire. Your art is very cool.
4:50 this painting looks EXACTLY like this one of only a few remaining mills in Raleigh called Yates Mill. The resemblance is crazy. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
This is the most inspiring video and mixed media art I think that I've ever seen! No joke! On the original piece, what color paint did you use that gave that glowing light green effect to her? Well, now I'm off to your channel and other videos!
Aw thank you! That was mostly a golden yellow!
Love! You addressed all of my fears and concerns about creating art. Thank you for showing the process and giving encouragement! ❤
Thanks for watching, Wendy! I’m so happy this resonated with you ❤️
Beautiful work, I love how you left pieces of the patterns and paper to overlap onto the frame. Most who are true artists have such a difficult time saying the words "I'm an artist." But allow yourself to say it and believe it.
OMG, I loved both pieces; for their similarities and for their differences. I loved the way the patterns turned out on the clothing. I would not have thought of layering an old picture on an existing piece of art. I thought that was inspired! I loved watching the process. Makes me want to go home and decoupage and do art stuff! Cheers!
You just popped up on my feed this morning, and I’m pretty sure you just started my day off right 😊 I loved watching you create such beautiful and meaningful pieces. Please give your precious twirly friend my love 😍
Just found your channel today and so glad I did! Love your projects and attitude. I also appreciate that your delivery style is natural and calm....rather than freneticly shouting or jibberjabbering at us non-stop! Thanks so much!
I'm so glad I watched this. This is amazing and inspiring!❤
Thanks Corinne! Glad you’re feeling inspired!
You had me at “imposter syndrome”. Yes, I trauma bond. I’m working on it. This was inspiration and relatable. Thank you for sharing.
Art is simply a pleasing arrangement of shapes and colours and that basically sums it up. We all have different ideas of what ''real art'' should look like, and people are often too quick too dismiss a fantastic piece of art just because it doesn't fit their ideal concept of what that should be. I love your artworks, you think outside the box, and I think that's what makes your pieces so unique, VERY ARTISTIC and beautiful. 🖼🖌
I love the texture and layers.
Thankyou for these tips. I've always wanted to be "arty", and make paintings and mixed media art. But I get stuck all the time in the belief I'm not creative. All the worries you expressed are the same ones I have. Your tips really help
Thankyou totally understand the steps working from blank does my head in.
Beautiful! I love “Torn Sky”. So beautiful! I have a million paintings and frames. Maybe I could make something out of them… 😊. Thank you for the tips!
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you make something amazing with your materials! Let me know how it turns out ❤️
Wow! Those are such a wonderful mix of old and new! Very cool! 🎉
This was so incredibly cool to watch your process. I could watch this stuff all day. Thank you!
Love your ideas and tips!! I’m a creative person who has focused forever on my job and daily life, and taken almost no time to express my creativity. I understand how creating something/doing something you love feeds the soul, and I’m at a point now where I want to start adding these things into my daily life. You have inspired me to think “outside of the box”! Thank you! Looking forward to more of your videos ~ 💜🩵💙
Love hearing this! Glad you’re feeling inspired ❤️
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Crazy in love with your dog
Haha isn’t she wild?! We are working on using all that energy and genius for good 😂
Howdy Andrew!! I do like your vision of things that could be!! Big Hugs from Ohio!!
Thanks Ken! 😊
You spent so much time explaining/justifying how you are professional artist. No need for that IMHO! I wish for you to come into your great and everlasting power and OWN your artistry! Don’t forget to love yourself too!❤❤❤❤❤
He felt there was a need for it though. Self doubt and an artist are like orange butter and jelly.
Love the YT algorithm at times, this is one of those. Thanks for expanding my possibilities.
Aw thank you so much! Glad you found me!
Stumbled across your video and am SO glad. Loved this! It has reignited a fire in me to start creating again.
I love these! I also appreciate your acknowledgement of all of the anxieties many artists experience - myself included. Thank you for sharing! ❤
I absolutely love the tutorial. Thank you for sharing all your tips and tricks. 💚💚 I’m definitely gonna try it!
Just a little tip, try using wallpaper adhesive instead of mod podge when initially adhering the paper I find that you get less wrinkles when using prints.
Great tip! Thank you!
I had a lot of doubt and was in complete disbelief at the end. I am in absolute awe of how these came out and am truly inspired. ❤
Aw thank you so much! Glad you’re inspired!
From one professional artist to another: Bravo! 💖
Aw thank you! 🤗
I really appreciate how you talk about the emotional and mental processes in the work, and the creation, it’s such a challenge, isn’t it? Which is a big part of why it is SO REWARDING!
Great ideas, thanks for sharing. I loved the eyes though!!!!
Brilliant!! Thank you for being so generous with your info and sharing. Loved this...💐💐💐
Thanks Angela!
I love how you made these teo images so much more interesting. I wish you had nit covered their eyes but everything else about them I loved. Like your work
Love your creativity and talent and honesty!!!!👏👏👏👏👏
You’re adorable and I’m looking forward to diving into your process! 💜🫶🏼
I love your resourcefulness and ingenuity! You're a true creative and I love your work. Thank you so much for sharing with us all.
Very enjoyable experience…creative and well presented. Thank you!
I love watching your creative process. True artist and I love it!
Thanks Debi!
The photo of the man is amazing. He’s a very handsome guy. Would love to have him in my home as well. You obviously know where to look online. Great job.
You inspire me. And that my friend, takes you beyond artist, adds so much. I bless you..❤
Great Fun! And you do have an artist's eye. The magic within.
YOU ARE “THIS THING” and I’m subscribing after watching your show for fifteen minutes
Aw thanks Eva!
This process could be really cool to try on a piece of furniture, like a cheap dresser or even old cabinet doors for a massive artistic statement! Love the advice here too!
Absolutely agree! I’m doing some hand painting on furniture this week… but the appliqué/decoupage method would be awesome 👏🏻❤️
I LOVE it!! What a great way to repurpose………especially in the throw away society we live in these days! Bravo! 👏🏻
Gorgeous! Thank you for so generously sharing your thoughts, your process, and the beautiful results. Your calm and measured approach to talking us through your work makes it a delight to watch. Colour me inspired. ☺️👌
Very inspiring. I think I might try a version of this. Love the results.
Wow - thank you so so much for sharing this. You’ve sparked my imagination 😊
Absolutely agree with you on inspiration, I've used alot of ideas from you tubers, but I always put my own spin on it
Love that!
OMG, those are freaking AMAZING!
Thank you so much for sharing your process. I am a thrifter/reseller and lover of art. I'm feeling very inspired by your video. It's been a while since I've created my own art and I'm loving what you have done. Thank you for the motivation ✨🎨☀💖
Glad you’re feeling inspired!
I'm an art broker and curator, and I HAVE to say.... the painting you've had for ten years that was an OG printer-strip "Portrait of Flapper Girl".... Oh no. Honey. Most times I love revamping stuff and I LOVE thrifting and I dig what your doing. BUT historically, and speaking of technique and era. I think painting over THAT one in particular....Could have been a mistake. I could be totally wrong, and HOPE I am! But I have found many a priceless treasure thrifting and sometimes you wouldn't know its value unless YOU KNOW. Keep being creative Love your gift!
Thank you for sharing this! I have never heard of the Rasterbator. I do love decoupage. If you ever have a project you want to keep from absorbing so much liquid and rippling, try painting shellac onto the paper first. Once it’s dry, the shellac will keep the paper from absorbing the moisture from your mod podge. It will sit flat without bubbling. Remember, Vincent van Gogh? He only ever sold a couple of pieces to his brother. Having a paying audience doesn’t make you an artist.
. “ if you work with your hands, you are a laborer. If you work with your hands and your head, you are a craftsman. If you work with your hands, your head and your heart, you are an artist”
-Saint Francis of Assisi.
Wow!!!! Fantastic video. I’m breathing heavy. I’m 65. This could be dangerous. But, worth it!!!
Soups cute friend! Love your work! Artist to Artist!!😊