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Batch Making Watercolor Thank You Cards, And All The Overthinking I Put Into It
Watch my process for batch painting watercolored thank you cards I put in my pottery orders. Also, all the silly overthinking and anxiety involved in doing so, and in making videos in general, yay!
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Painting Rocks Until I’m Awesome at it: Part 1
Переглядів 8962 місяці тому
Let's watercolor some rocks! It's obnoxiously hard! And some will look like poopy (literally)! we're gonna keep learning and getting better. You can check out my main YT @loriphillipsceramics if you dig pottery and art vlogs.
Flip Through my First Watercolor Sketchbook : It's Allowed to Suck, and So Are You
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I filled my first watercolor sketchbook! Come check it out while I explain how I got here, and why we're allowed to be bad at things. You can see my main channel @loriphillipsceramics And find me on Instagram under the same name.

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  • @emmahensley968
    @emmahensley968 Місяць тому

    I enjoyed this vid so very much! Love your painting style, love your narration style. I feel like I can do this, and yes to repeating the same painting multiple times! (I tried painting 100 gnomes in 2020, and I only have 13 completed). But hey, only have 87 more to go, yay!😂 ty❤

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! And holy crap, 100 gnomes is pretty daunting! I think having done 13 is already impressive. 😄

  • @thereisnodarkside
    @thereisnodarkside Місяць тому

    Just wanted to say hi and thank you. Always a joy. Bye bye sweet pickle 🦜 Hope your cucumbers thrive

  • @ninaorehek7983
    @ninaorehek7983 Місяць тому

    I am so very sorry! Losing a pet is so hard! I am relieved I am not the only overthinker in the world. I do hope we can both overthink a little bit less in the future. Perfectionism has kept me from starting to paint for most of my life - even though painting was my childhood dream. I started painting regularly almost 5 years ago. Best decision ever! It is only lately that I was able to give up on my almost crippling perfectionism. It is such a relief and painting became so joyful - and not stress-inducing like it was before. I have the same experience that others love paintings that I almost didn't post - I hated them that much 😂 Your granulating mountain is my favorite too!

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thank you! So glad you were able to start painting! That’s wonderful ☺️

  • @AB-xu8ef
    @AB-xu8ef Місяць тому

    I'm watching this for your commentary because it reminds me so much of myself that it's multiversesque. The painting and whole goal is enjoyable as well. I have thought about doing this same basic thing for years (so I'd actually fucking paint and get over my soul-crippling perfectionism, fear of rejection, and overthinking), but as I am a coward, it's nice watching you do it. Stay awesome.

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! Perfectionism is the woooorst! ‘Done’ is better than ‘perfect’. Getchyer ass out there and paint, alternate-universe me! 😆😜

  • @LoriStartedPainting
    @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

    I couldn’t find the tool I use to scratch back paint with sold by itself, but this is the exact set I got it from, and it’s only like $4. (Not an afiliate link) a.co/d/bSjFy6D But there’s plenty of things just around the house that would work just as well.

  • @mightyponyimages
    @mightyponyimages Місяць тому

    I'm a watercolor artist, just starting ceramics! I totally suck hahaha! Your book is beautiful! Keep going, you are really good!

  • @jessicathompson1456
    @jessicathompson1456 Місяць тому

    Painting rocks is a bucket list thing for me. Haven’t had the patience to try really hard yet. It will happen someday and then voila? For now, I just plain stink at it. Sticking to insects and birds.

  • @thewinterland
    @thewinterland Місяць тому

    I think your journal is amazing 😍 Where does it suck ?? Would love to see your pottery!

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      There’s pages I like and ones I definitely don’t 🤣 Such is life! Haha The ceramics is @loriphillipsceramics here and IG ☺️

  • @TimetravelingArchaeologist
    @TimetravelingArchaeologist Місяць тому

    Backpage rocks 8 and 9 are my favoruites lol.

  • @mgeiser6951
    @mgeiser6951 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful sketchbook - I’ve signed up to follow you - though, seriously, you don’t look like your struggling too much to me - plus you have your gorgeous little yellow helper to assist you! I’m just embarking on my own watercolour challenge after a 50 year break (graduated art college in 1974 and then did something completely different 🙄) - very best wishes in your watercolour adventures from UK 🇬🇧

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! Having been in art in one form or another for so long definitely gives me a leg up, but also make me a harsh self critic 😅 A 50 year break is quite a while! Definitely be more patient with yourself than I am with myself, lol! To be fair, even if I end up hating the result, the process is always enjoyable, and that’s most important!

  • @janc734
    @janc734 2 місяці тому

    Watercolors are tricky business for sure- I HATED them at first but now they are my favorite medium (especially with ink). Anyway, 5 years in (on and off) and I've learned a ton but still struggle. As a fellow ADHD'er I constantly jump into other mediums because I just HAVE to try them but I always return to watercolor as my first love. Bravo to you! Thanks so much for sharing- love all the different things you've tried and many are quite lovely! " Looks like french fries" cracked me up. Love your humour. Look forward to seeing your progress.

  • @drbettyschueler3235
    @drbettyschueler3235 2 місяці тому

    You have some really lovely pictures in your book. You also have some fantastic pottery.

  • @cloverfields6339
    @cloverfields6339 2 місяці тому

    i think details like the tape and other accidents add charm and character to it. at 1:34 the tape adds a textural contrast the the painting itself which is pretty cool

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! I agree. I’ll probably leave it there indefinitely, unless it starts getting goopy and weird, haha.

  • @cathysander8343
    @cathysander8343 2 місяці тому

    I love how you covered up your ‘fail’ with ‘cool black paint’. I usually cut out pages I hate (it’s my sketchbook 😎). Recently I finished a really cool sketch and ignored the little voice in my head that told me to wait to write the name of the B&B until AFTER I triple checked the spelling. I am keeping that one to remind myself to fight impulsivity when it comes to labeling my illustrations. Your sketchbook is gorgeous. I love your mini scenery. One of my best friends is a potter and I sent her your video. She will love it (she also does batik, beaded jewelry and acrylic painting). Thank you for sharing your beautiful sketchbook.

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! I feel tempted to cut pages out of sketchbooks all the time, but have gotten better at leaving them in over the years. 😅 Half the time when you look back at it a few years later (or sooner) it’s funny how your opinion about it can change. Thanks for sharing! Hope your friend enjoys! ☺️

  • @carrikartes1403
    @carrikartes1403 2 місяці тому

    I’m really a poet anyways so….

  • @deeholler1
    @deeholler1 2 місяці тому

    I really wanted to enjoy your sketchbook, but your language is so disgusting... I can't imagine a young woman talking that way... wow.

  • @Siriuslyyy
    @Siriuslyyy 2 місяці тому

    Wow this legit lowered my confidence... Lol youre so good you have control of the water and values and youre layering and mixing your colors and damn... You think THATS bad 😂😂 i should burn my sketchbook

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Noooo! Keep going! We are all our own harshest critic. Our least favorite work will always be someone else’s favorite. ❤️

  • @conniecarey5118
    @conniecarey5118 2 місяці тому

    I like your style a lot, very colourful and magical

  • @sharonlovesart4985
    @sharonlovesart4985 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful work----it sucks that you think your work sucks.

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! I don’t think the whole thing sucks, haha. But it’s always hard not to compare what’s in the page with what was in your head. I’m slowly getting better at that. 😅

  • @meadowc8197
    @meadowc8197 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful.

  • @melissaking-dg7ie
    @melissaking-dg7ie 2 місяці тому

    So great. The work and the video. 😂😂 Calling all artists, go forth and be sucky!!

  • @sofiapapadopoulos093
    @sofiapapadopoulos093 2 місяці тому

    You rock

  • @sofiapapadopoulos093
    @sofiapapadopoulos093 2 місяці тому

    Lovely rock experiment ☺️

  • @daneascott9645
    @daneascott9645 2 місяці тому

    What kind of sketchbook are you using? Everytime I try doing watercolor only sketchbooks the binding and covers fall off before I even get halfway through it 😅

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      This is Speedball’s brand, and it’s actually pretty ‘meh’ in quality, especially for the price. I have to be careful when taking off masking tape, for example, cause it tears really easily. I’ve since started using BaoHong paper and sketchbook which is GREAT paper and around the same price point. 🙂 The binding is still meh, but the paper itself is fantastic and it never tears on me.

    • @daneascott9645
      @daneascott9645 Місяць тому

      @@LoriStartedPainting Thank you! 😊

  • @OrlaStevens
    @OrlaStevens 2 місяці тому

    In awe of how cleanly you present your sketchbooks! I love how loose the 1:29 page painting is, super beautiful experiments 🙂

  • @adoxartist1258
    @adoxartist1258 2 місяці тому

    Clicked because you are so right, and I wanted to see your WTFs. Some of those you labled Meh are actually pretty good! Thanks for the confirmation: I am not alone. 😂 New sub. Looking forward to watching more. ✌️

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting Місяць тому

      Thanks! You’re definitely not alone! I also have the bad habit of comparing what’s on the page to what was in my head, but I’m working on breaking that one, lol.

  • @leonnemulder549
    @leonnemulder549 2 місяці тому

    I know this subscription is gonna be good ;) no pressure.... but you are coooool :)

  • @mattmiller6973
    @mattmiller6973 2 місяці тому

    This was awesome. Love the commentary.

  • @LoriStartedPainting
    @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

    Hey!! Just a couple things to clarify and reiterate real quick about the video: I do not think everything in this sketchbook sucks! Hence the thumbnail. Some of it I’m pretty happy with, (the good), some of it did not go at all how I wanted (the “bad”), and some of it’s literally just scribbles and swatches (the wtf?). Working all that out and learning your medium is literally what a sketchbook is for. This is all a very subjective opinion of my OWN work. And it’s from the perspective of someone who has been making art since they could hold a pencil (nearly 40 years! 😅) As stated in the video, I’m not new to art. I am new to watercolor. This is not meant to be a baseline for what’s “good or bad” for others to judge themselves against or compare themselves to. (Nothing is more subjective than art!) It’s meant to show you that no one is ever going to be happy with everything they make, no matter what stage of art making they’re in. Some of us will go through long periods of not liking ANYTHING we make. It’s ok. It’s human. Especially when you’re new at a certain medium. And just like some of my least favorite pages of this book are some of y’all’s favorite, I PROMISE you, there is work of your own you hate that others would absolutely love. Please please please believe that, and please please please keep making art! “The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.” Kurt Vonnegut

  • @drendelous
    @drendelous 2 місяці тому

    these are what you call bad?.. is it just a self promotion video? i can't think you put it that way seriously

  • @MAYAXLEY
    @MAYAXLEY 2 місяці тому

    This is one of my favourite sketchbooks ive seen in a long time, the way you use watercolour is so beautiful

  • @pamelastoddard1
    @pamelastoddard1 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful sketchbook! I’d love my sketchbook to look as beautiful as yours. I’m feeling like I want to get my paints out again and start sketching and watercolor painting again. It’s been a couple of years. Thank you for inspiring me to get started again.

  • @judynelson4119
    @judynelson4119 2 місяці тому

    What a charming video! So glad it popped up on my feed!

  • @roscotrigatoni655
    @roscotrigatoni655 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. Great video. I’m just learning to paint and draw on my iPad. Can't justify buying art supplies just yet. I’m 74 and was a potter for 35 plus years. I find 2D very scary. Though pottery is a long and potentially exasperating art, I truly enjoyed the instant satisfaction of a well done freshly thrown piece. I’m in awe of people who can paint!! You really don't suck at all. ❤

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Awesome finding other potters here who also started getting into 2D. Don’t be scared! “It sucks” is the worst case scenario. 🤣 And then ya just do it again. Pottery is so full of potential disappointments that aren’t even always in our control. (Once had a relay malfunction that held the kiln at temp for houuuurrssss! I’ve never been luckier for work to come out different but still ok. 😅) Buy the art supplies! Doesn’t have to be the pricey stuff right away. 😁

    • @roscotrigatoni655
      @roscotrigatoni655 2 місяці тому

      @@LoriStartedPainting Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I will buy art supplies eventually.

  • @elizabethevans702
    @elizabethevans702 2 місяці тому

    Wish I could excuse the language in this video and enjoy the art/message, but had to stop at the minute and a half mark. It’s hard to see the beauty of an artistic journey and listen to cursing. If I’m alone with my opinion, that’s fine. If I’m not alone, it may bode well to consider reining in the offensive language. In all sincerity, may you continue to grow in your artistic endeavors.

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Nothing is ever “for everyone”. I will only ever be myself, and if that’s not for you, that’s ok.

  • @WorldWideWebObserver
    @WorldWideWebObserver 2 місяці тому

    Hi Beaker! I thought some of your florals were stunningly gorgeous! Your pottery is very beautiful too! Give yourself more credit…👍🏻

  • @sherbidabbles
    @sherbidabbles 2 місяці тому

    Imposter syndrome is real -- your paintings are fuckin' gorgeous. I love them all. I gasped when I saw your fall-all-year-long -- so rich and vibrant! <3 I've been learning to watercolor but haven't gotten nearly as good as you have. I'll start using my watercolor paper book though rather than my planner paper. Can't wait to see more later. <3

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! We’re all guilty of the ol’ imposter syndrome from time to time, unfortunately. Keep painting! And definitely don’t judge yourself based on the planner paper’s poor handling of watercolor. 😄

  • @valegen4998
    @valegen4998 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey with us, even if it feels rough and imperfect to you! It means a lot to be able to see also what other beginners feel are the shadows and the mistakes in the learning process ❤

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! I love seeing what other artists consider “fails” too. So much of the time I love what they think is a hot mess lol!

  • @kymcrowart7876
    @kymcrowart7876 2 місяці тому

    If this sucks, I’m a freaking joke. Please change your title, it’s very discouraging for the rest of us

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      The thumbnail does include/start with “the good”. 😉 I definitely don’t think everything in the book is bad . And some of it I really do, ha!Such is life. We’re all our own worst critic, that’s for sure! I guarantee your least favorite work will always be someone else’s favorite. ❤️

  • @jennyrobbins440
    @jennyrobbins440 2 місяці тому

    Honestly, this has to be my favourite watercolour video and most helpful. Thanks so much for your encouragement!!! X

  • @anitadavidson1266
    @anitadavidson1266 2 місяці тому

    Yep, I worked back to front, I love that put your sketchbook on as your first. Your rocks painting appeared on my feed, so that’s where I started and subscribed. I find myself weirdly happy to have stumbled across your channel at its inception. You’re a breath of fresh air! 👍🏻👩🏻‍🎨🎨🖌️🤷‍♀️

  • @anitadavidson1266
    @anitadavidson1266 2 місяці тому

    Only just found your channel and found it a fantastic learning tool. You have a way of giving me confidence. Looking forward to seeing more…much more! New subscriber 👍🏻🖌️👩🏻‍🎨🎨🤷‍♀️

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Glad to have given a confidence boost. 😁

  • @charlottesmom
    @charlottesmom 2 місяці тому

    That’s funny, I was into pottery first but due to not being able to get to the studio very often it was turning into a big waste of money. I decided on painting as a new hobby and watercolor always intrigued me. I love this flip through and your narration was very interesting to me. Loved it!! ❤ **Your cockatiel and parakeet are both gorgeous too!!

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Nice! Thankya! Yeah, pottery definitely demands a ton of dedication. (Or, be a very expensive hobby!) I think watercolor still holds some unpredictability, and is much easier to do in your living room, lol!

    • @charlottesmom
      @charlottesmom 2 місяці тому

      @@LoriStartedPainting Pottery is fun but the messiest of my hobbies. I can’t wait to get my own kiln someday (saving my pennies) I have gotten into using grogged low fire (cone 05/06) clay and am going to TRY to fire it in a pit fire….should be fun and interesting to see if it works.

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Ooh, good luck! Pit firing is so fun! So many things can affect the surface. One of my former studio mates was experimenting with sagar firing (very similar) and was doing things like wrapping copper wires around her work before firing, etc. She read about certain cat food ingredients effecting the surface and wrapped some kibble around a piece with tin foil. Came out with these little X’s and O’s ghosted across the surface. 😆 Lots of fun to be had!

  • @whylal
    @whylal 2 місяці тому

    I really enjoy your work! I love the landscapes, how evocative they feel with the simplicity, and the vibrancy the fall colours are at 5:49 without the leaves feeling muddy at all even with the contrasting colours next to each other

  • @sketchbookscheming
    @sketchbookscheming 2 місяці тому

    Love your paintings! And ha ha ha, there are some chores I only get done when I'm avoiding other chores.

  • @ArtDreamPainting
    @ArtDreamPainting 2 місяці тому

    Nice 👍

  • @gayle8010
    @gayle8010 2 місяці тому

    Your painting style is wonderful. Keep on painting girl.

  • @robynlong8577
    @robynlong8577 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful watercolour journal. What brand is it?

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! It’s made by Speedball. It’s just ‘ok’ as far as quality. I have since switched to Baohong which has fantastic quality paper and it’s around the same price as this one.

  • @kassfox8381
    @kassfox8381 2 місяці тому

    I like how your parrot tries to destroy book along whole video 😂 Your sketchbook is amazing! I want to start watercolor to just to encourage myself to draw everyday 😊

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      They have to get into everything I’m doing. 😆 And yes! Do itttt! 😄

  • @CL0UD3D.
    @CL0UD3D. 2 місяці тому

    From one watercolor painter to the other, I also found rocks to be really friggin hard so you're not alone on that front <3 love your work!

    • @LoriStartedPainting
      @LoriStartedPainting 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! It’s such a bizarre thing to be that difficult. 😆