Thank you, Deb. I'll get you guys all caught up on the growth of Jack soon! He's gotten so big and so black, surprisingly. I am doing well. ❤️. Hope you are as well.
The Hahnemühle paper certainly took a lot of work! I'm pleased to see that, because so far, I simply haven't used mine (essential gardening taking its toll on my energy levels!). Thanks for showing us that and the amazing landscape via the photos and paintings, and for sharing some of your precious holiday with us, Miranda! I would love to be there to see one of those sunsets, but it'd have to be a flying visit, cos I frizzle up in the heat! Is there any life in and around the lake, and if so, what sort of little creatures? Is it safe to swim?
Sadly my initial assessment of the sketchbook paper was better than it really was. They are also inconsistent -- the one I painted in first was better than the next one I started.
So nice to find someone else worn out by gardening. Constant battle here with squirrels & birds. Hampered by not wanting to do anything to harm them. Pesky rascals just cleaned out the seeds on my fennel plants.
I'm still reserving full judgement on the page at this point, but it seems decent so far, thank goodness. There are a few small things I'll point out in the next video or so, but nothing major so far. This make us a fun location - a lot of fish, antelopes and coyotes. Definitely safe to swim and play in the water. We did a lot of wake-boarding, knee-boarding, water-skiing, paddle-boarding and just some plain swimming. It was great. Gardening takes a lot of work; that's why I didn't end up starting mine this year, darn it. 😑 Love hearing from you. ❤️
You look fantastic! Relaxed & glowing. Favorite photo is of course the muted sunset right before the 1st campfire photo. Would love for to paint it one of these days.
Hi Miranda! You are in my neck of the woods. We love the gorge! We live about an hour away. I agree with you about the beautiful sunsets! Your paintings are really nice. I take watercolor classes and have been taught not to use black or Payne’s gray. If I want a darker color I mix it (like you did) and you get a much better color. I’m excited for you to begin inktober. 😁
Hi! I've really been enjoying our trips to the Gorge; it's much less busy than Powell and more affordable to get there. I do love mixing black into my other colors (especially a PBk11, but it'll be fun to start running out of all the colors here eventually!
Absolutely LOVE this new video! I have the hahnemuhle 100% cotton sketchbook and I have to say, I'm not that impressed....I wish it had more texture and I feel like it's nnot as predictable as I'd like. Your pictures and painting are STUNNING.
Thank you. 😊 I'm still reserving full judgement on the paper, and I did notice that it's a lot smoother than my Etchr sketchbooks, which is a bit of a bummer, but I'll continue on and see what I think. I have a few comments about it that hopefully I'll share in my next video. 😀
@@MirandaWatsonArt I'm sure it's because they are targeting urban sketchers, many of whom make the sketch a big part of the art like Teoh! (LOL he has so many books he won't review it!)
Seems i log on and there’s a new video! How happy am I, huh? Question: where did the fluff go and when did those long legs show up? On Jack, of course, lol 😂
Have a wonderful time!! When you're out of black, you'll have to start mixing darks with compliments 🙂 Oh my, I certainly don't want you taking 6x longer than normal to edit videos. Sorry you have to buy a new computer, but you will be so happy when you have it!
I bought a new computer for home, but I was hoping this one would still work for travel, but I don't think so now. I need my travel one to be flawless. I almost hit Place Order on a new one for traveling, but I'm going to wait a few more weeks. I'll probably regret that, lol.
Oh the location looks so pretty, very nice to see you on your travels.
Thank you, Dora. ❤️
Lovely paintings and wonderful place for a vacation! Enjoy the rest of your time off. ☺️
Thank you!
Lovely location; your photos too :) I really like your sunset painting. I almost did not realize that was jack... Hope you are doing well 💙
Thank you, Deb. I'll get you guys all caught up on the growth of Jack soon! He's gotten so big and so black, surprisingly. I am doing well. ❤️. Hope you are as well.
Wow…amazing sunsets! Have a wonderful time, and that Himi palette is looking very well used now, haha!
They were pretty spectacular every night. 😍 Yes, the palette is finally getting to the interesting point, lol.
The Hahnemühle paper certainly took a lot of work! I'm pleased to see that, because so far, I simply haven't used mine (essential gardening taking its toll on my energy levels!). Thanks for showing us that and the amazing landscape via the photos and paintings, and for sharing some of your precious holiday with us, Miranda!
I would love to be there to see one of those sunsets, but it'd have to be a flying visit, cos I frizzle up in the heat! Is there any life in and around the lake, and if so, what sort of little creatures? Is it safe to swim?
Sadly my initial assessment of the sketchbook paper was better than it really was. They are also inconsistent -- the one I painted in first was better than the next one I started.
So nice to find someone else worn out by gardening. Constant battle here with squirrels & birds. Hampered by not wanting to do anything to harm them. Pesky rascals just cleaned out the seeds on my fennel plants.
@@NanaBeth1 Squirrels have been eating my greens for the last several years!
I'm still reserving full judgement on the page at this point, but it seems decent so far, thank goodness. There are a few small things I'll point out in the next video or so, but nothing major so far. This make us a fun location - a lot of fish, antelopes and coyotes. Definitely safe to swim and play in the water. We did a lot of wake-boarding, knee-boarding, water-skiing, paddle-boarding and just some plain swimming. It was great. Gardening takes a lot of work; that's why I didn't end up starting mine this year, darn it. 😑 Love hearing from you. ❤️
@@MirandaWatsonArt I'll keep a look out for the video! Thanks for telling us about the lake. It sounds a brilliant change from your usual routine! :)
Hi Miranda, wow! Jack is getting really big. I love your sunset painting with the lake the best. But they are all good.
Than you, Diane. It's sad how fast puppies and kittens grow up, isn't it?
Great getaway! Enjoy your time in WY. Gorgeous sunset!
Thank you!
You look fantastic! Relaxed & glowing. Favorite photo is of course the muted sunset right before the 1st campfire photo. Would love for to paint it one of these days.
Thank you, it was a great vacation! Over too soon, as usual. I would like to try some of the more muted scenes; they are so pretty.
Awesome sunsets.
Loved the sunset picture.
Hope you have/had an good rest of your vacation.
Thank you, Eileen; my vacation was great!
Very beautiful paintings! And great location. Those sunsets looked very serene. Have a great 5 days. See you next Friday.
Thank you! See you Friday. 😊
can never have too many sunset photos!
I agree!
Thanks for sharing those photos are gorgeous. The paints came out great. Have fun at the lake 🤗
I have so many sunset pictures now; it's great! Thank you. ❤️
Hi Miranda! You are in my neck of the woods. We love the gorge! We live about an hour away. I agree with you about the beautiful sunsets! Your paintings are really nice. I take watercolor classes and have been taught not to use black or Payne’s gray. If I want a darker color I mix it (like you did) and you get a much better color.
I’m excited for you to begin inktober. 😁
Hi! I've really been enjoying our trips to the Gorge; it's much less busy than Powell and more affordable to get there. I do love mixing black into my other colors (especially a PBk11, but it'll be fun to start running out of all the colors here eventually!
Absolutely LOVE this new video! I have the hahnemuhle 100% cotton sketchbook and I have to say, I'm not that impressed....I wish it had more texture and I feel like it's nnot as predictable as I'd like.
Your pictures and painting are STUNNING.
Me too. I wanted to love it soooo badly. The paper is inconsistent within books and between books.
Thank you. 😊 I'm still reserving full judgement on the paper, and I did notice that it's a lot smoother than my Etchr sketchbooks, which is a bit of a bummer, but I'll continue on and see what I think. I have a few comments about it that hopefully I'll share in my next video. 😀
@@MirandaWatsonArt I'm sure it's because they are targeting urban sketchers, many of whom make the sketch a big part of the art like Teoh! (LOL he has so many books he won't review it!)
Btw you can never have too any pictures of sunsets/ sunrises. Have a great day
I agree!
Seems i log on and there’s a new video! How happy am I, huh? Question: where did the fluff go and when did those long legs show up? On Jack, of course, lol 😂
Yeah, the Jack videos I've been showing so far are a little old. He's really grown up, sadly, but he's still a sweet cutie-pie. ❤️
Have a wonderful time!!
When you're out of black, you'll have to start mixing darks with compliments 🙂
Oh my, I certainly don't want you taking 6x longer than normal to edit videos. Sorry you have to buy a new computer, but you will be so happy when you have it!
I bought a new computer for home, but I was hoping this one would still work for travel, but I don't think so now. I need my travel one to be flawless. I almost hit Place Order on a new one for traveling, but I'm going to wait a few more weeks. I'll probably regret that, lol.