Blake Ballard
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drawing the highlands of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | sketchbook travel vlog
My mom came and visited me in Glasgow this last week and we spent a few days travelling through the highlands with her, my boyfriend, and my trusty sketchbook. We visited the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, Three Sisters, Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness! We drove through the highlands in a tiny campervan and made it safely back to Glasgow at the end of the week. I finished the last few pages of my sketchbook using markers, colored pencils, and pens, which I share in a sketchbook tour at the end of the video!
Prints and original art ⬇️🌸:
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Music:
Holizna - Broken
Holizna - Used To Be Young
Komiku - Friends
Holizna - Space Funk
Holizna - Families
Komiku - That weird feeling when you understand that you are alone and the only hope
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preparing for my final show part 1 | graduating art school
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I am preparing for my final degree show for my Master of Fine Arts program at the Glasgow School of Art. Come with me as I view our venue, make a new textile piece, and do a bit of screen printing. This two year program has changed a lot about my practice, for the better, but I think documenting those changes through these videos is what I am really excited to takeaway. I hope y'all enjoy a lit...
studio tour + screen printing | Art student vlog in Glasgow
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This week I take you on a tour of my studio as an MFA student at the Glasgow School of Art, go on a sunny walk with my kitty, and screen print a new set of work! Let me know what you think of the new print! I had fun making it and definitely want to do more cmyk printing. Prints and original art ⬇️🌸: www.blakeballardart.com/shop Follow along 🚀⬇️: Instagram: blakeballardart Website...
Let’s start a new sketchbook! | sketchbook tour + drawing
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Another year has gone by, which means I get to start a new sketchbook! Come with me on a sketchbook tour of drawings from 2023! In this video, I’ll also be adding stickers to my new sketchbook, drawing in the first spread, and making a howls movie castle inspired painting. Peachtober prints and original art ⬇️🌸 https:/www.blakeballardart.com/shop Follow along ⬇️✨ Instagram: blakeb...
making art for a gallery show | studio vlog
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I wanted to share my art making process from idea to finish, even if that finish still needs some work ;) Being an art student oftentimes means juggling ten different projects/responsibilities at once. This week not only did I make a new sculpture with handmade milk cartons but I also helped welcome a few new friends from Germany and hosted an art exhibition. It's a busy bee fall :) Peachtober ...
Fine Art Meets Craft! | my first Singapore art show
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Hello all! I went to Singapore for the very first time and was a part of a group exhibition for the Tropical Lab 17 program. I screen printed, made some chalk drawings, ate some lovely food, and overall had an amazing time. In this video, I share some thoughts and feelings regarding my contribution with the work, Who sets the ground rules? Are we just cogs in a propaganda machine? Who knows ¯\_...
Screen printing Scottish sheep! | studio day as an art student in Glasgow
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Come along and screen print an edition of Scottish sheepish with me! After a semester of experiments and exhibitions, I finally was able to do something cute and fun just for myself. I designed this sheep image for a screen printing workshop I hosted but wanted to make an edition of prints to share. This print is available in my online store but be quick! I only printed a few! Instagram: instag...
painting a gouache landscape | studio day as an art student
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Today I was feeling motivated to break out the acrylic gouache paints and create a landscape painting. As a full time art student, I try to break up my week with fun projects like this. There’s no pressure to make something perfect or complete an assignment, I just want to have a bit of fun. Instagram: blakeballardart?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: www.blakeballardart.com Supplies: ...
a week in my life as an art student in📍Glasgow, Scotland
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Come along with me as I spend a week in my studio! I’m an MFA student at the Glasgow School of Art and this January I’m starting on a few projects including knitted lace with knitting machines, a small zine, and a sculpture for our year 1 interim show. Instagram: blakeballardart Website: www.blakeballardart.com/ Music: Komiku - the road we used to travel when we were kids Paolo P...
I’m moving to Glasgow! | Pre-departure thoughts and feelings
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I’m moving to Glasgow! Follow along as I share this big change to my life. Website: www.blakeballardart.com Instagram: @blakeballardart
Print with Me: Linocut Basics
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Print with Me: Linocut Basics
Watercolor Speedpaint | Amsterdam
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Watercolor Speedpaint | Amsterdam

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @suzannemarshall7458
    @suzannemarshall7458 3 дні тому

    beautiful views and wonderful sketches. Enjoyed it so much.

  • @MostlyCloudish
    @MostlyCloudish 3 дні тому

    Beautiful :)

  • @jaclynbaerart
    @jaclynbaerart 3 дні тому

    What a perfect landscape to finish your sketchbook! Wow! I love your sketches so much :)

  • @selmag5819
    @selmag5819 5 днів тому

    wow, Scotland is beautiful! your sketches are great, love how much you can do with just markers and pencils. and you two are the cutest couple, oh my god! <3<3<3 looking forward to your videos!

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 5 днів тому

      Aww thank you 💜 I have so much fun making them!

  • @digimonmarimon4605
    @digimonmarimon4605 28 днів тому

    Wow, loved this Video and the music

  • @diannegarner2459
    @diannegarner2459 Місяць тому

    Good tutorial. Thanks.

  • @mnFlowerHaven
    @mnFlowerHaven Місяць тому

    thanks!

  • @Jiyoonyi.
    @Jiyoonyi. Місяць тому

    Great place!!looking forward to seeing you guy's show! X

  • @lauren4614
    @lauren4614 Місяць тому

    Awesome description of what you’re doing and why; any advice for doing it on fabric? Types of ink to use?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      Hi! You can use specific fabric inks that are made for textiles. One tip is to heat set your ink with an iron, heat press, or dryer before you wash

  • @edwinhassid.7337
    @edwinhassid.7337 Місяць тому

    where did you live whilst studying, how much was your rent and did you work?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      hey! I have my own flat with my bf and kitty : ) Luckily I've been able to work on my student visa, otherwise my savings from my old job would've ran out quite quickly.

  • @edwinhassid.7337
    @edwinhassid.7337 Місяць тому

    Do you know what the size of the second year painting studio spaces are?

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy
    @OnlineJewelryAcademy Місяць тому

    Nice video! I'm going to host a lino printing party. The guests will be getting a link to this video. 😀❤

  • @hemehemenope4115
    @hemehemenope4115 Місяць тому

    Lovely work🎉❤

  • @aramatoutoure2693
    @aramatoutoure2693 Місяць тому

    The warp is beautiful and I like the colours.

  • @mmmbeer3645
    @mmmbeer3645 Місяць тому

    Very nice!

  • @ladyflimflam
    @ladyflimflam Місяць тому

    You’ve done reduction printing without telling your audience that’s what you are doing. That’s really not a basic (beginner) linocut technique.

    • @zhpDEREK
      @zhpDEREK Місяць тому

      What’s reduction printing?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      Hi! Reduction printing is when you use the same linoleum block for all your layers. Each layer you cut a little bit away from the block to print in a new color and leave the carved parts their previous color.

  • @bijoulille8816
    @bijoulille8816 2 місяці тому

    This is sooo cool, love it

  • @Maataamaatu
    @Maataamaatu 2 місяці тому

    Hello

  • @quietlyexisting8692
    @quietlyexisting8692 2 місяці тому

    I love this so much!! How are you finding Glasgow?? I’m trying to decide whether I should commit to Glasgow school of art or Falmouth uni for textile design- I’d love any advice lol

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 2 місяці тому

      Hi! Glasgow is a great art city! My postgrad program is pretty independent, so I find myself making opportunities for myself rather than relying on the school. I’ll be heading back to the US after I finish though, Glasgow is not for me long-term 🤷‍♂️ Good luck!

    • @quietlyexisting8692
      @quietlyexisting8692 2 місяці тому

      @@blakeballardart Awh sweet!!! I think my biggest issue with Glasgow is the weather, I swear it is never sunny - how can people exist without sun ?!! Lol

  • @coyotepop5925
    @coyotepop5925 2 місяці тому

    I enjoy your art and working place so much! its a very nice boost for creative work for me, keep it up <3

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 2 місяці тому

      Aww thank you so much 💜 just trying to spread the creativity ✨

  • @pinkapoppy
    @pinkapoppy 2 місяці тому

    also the links in your description aren’t clickable, i think if you put in front they might work? not sure

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the heads up! I’ll make those changes!

  • @pinkapoppy
    @pinkapoppy 2 місяці тому

    so exciting to watch! i’ve applied for ba interaction design and i’m so so hoping i get to study here in september ❤ your art looks fantastic i love your body of work!

  • @WhistleblowerLivesMatter
    @WhistleblowerLivesMatter 2 місяці тому

    Yay! The UA-cam algo got it right & threw you into my feed. Love your style! 🎨

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 2 місяці тому

      Yay! Welcome to the wonderful world of Blake! We love cats, art, and having a good time 😎

  • @Jiyoonyi.
    @Jiyoonyi. 2 місяці тому

    Oh I miss the stow building so much 🥹

  • @cedricthompson8101
    @cedricthompson8101 3 місяці тому

    Ooh. Love the concept. Please share the final weaving.

  • @apples8872
    @apples8872 3 місяці тому

    What sketchpad do you use. I like the size

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      That sketchbook is a baron fig confidant notebook!

  • @liz-anna2365
    @liz-anna2365 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @girlyguidetolife
    @girlyguidetolife 3 місяці тому

    You are amazing!

  • @shilpiburman7102
    @shilpiburman7102 4 місяці тому

    Lovely! Would love to see the final result.

  • @hereyougofirst
    @hereyougofirst 4 місяці тому

    thanksss

  • @thisisthewayinperth
    @thisisthewayinperth 5 місяців тому

    i wanna slap your hand the way you hold that pencil ..... aaaarrrggh

  • @DianneQuan
    @DianneQuan 5 місяців тому

    Fabulosa!

  • @ilovevloging100
    @ilovevloging100 5 місяців тому

    Your art looks very comforting 💕

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 5 місяців тому

      I have a habit of making cute things 🙈

  • @valerialuciana2396
    @valerialuciana2396 5 місяців тому

    Amazing video!🥰

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart 5 місяців тому

      Thank you!! Each time I put together a video, I try to do something a little different to make it special :)

  • @pinkapoppy
    @pinkapoppy 6 місяців тому

    i’m applying for the interaction design ba at gsa for next year, and i love knitting - had no idea there was a knitting machine! will DEFINITELY be put to use if i get in next year 🤞

    • @elektranat
      @elektranat 5 місяців тому

      I'm applying for interaction design too! :))

    • @pinkapoppy
      @pinkapoppy 5 місяців тому

      @@elektranat omg that’s so cool!! idk if you’ve been to visit but the course is tiny like 15 people - chances are we’ll probably both get in and i wonder if we’ll both be there irl!

  • @traciarts
    @traciarts 6 місяців тому

    Is that a pencil sharpener with a holder?

  • @marffvmarffv5438
    @marffvmarffv5438 6 місяців тому

    Bonsoir. Well done ! Great explanations , efficient and everyone can follow. I think I should try this keeping in mind your advices. Merci beaucoup

  • @AdamJasperr
    @AdamJasperr 6 місяців тому

    Such a fun video!!

  • @Gothfield
    @Gothfield 7 місяців тому

    Wouldn’t it be better to make a block for each layer so you can produce them until it wears out?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      That’s a great way of reusing your blocks! I only had the one to work with for this project, so I made it work for two layers :)

  • @robertobreve8623
    @robertobreve8623 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic

  • @florencebrown5792
    @florencebrown5792 7 місяців тому

    What are the best inks for block printing? Can you name some brands for it?

  • @pabloaguirre6185
    @pabloaguirre6185 7 місяців тому

    Lovely explained! Greetings from Argentina

  • @chriszethird
    @chriszethird 7 місяців тому

    Very cool nice little video, amazing ^^

  • @4everseekingwisdom690
    @4everseekingwisdom690 7 місяців тому

    A guy who paints his nails makes wet want to throw up in my mouth gross

    • @Gothfield
      @Gothfield 7 місяців тому

      Sounds like something someone in the closet would say. 😂 Bet you’ve been dreaming about those nails huh? Does your wife know you like thin young men?

    • @Luke-rm1kw
      @Luke-rm1kw 6 місяців тому

      Triggered, snowflake?

    • @blakeballardart
      @blakeballardart Місяць тому

      Make sure to have a trash can nearby! Helps with the clean up :)

    • @4everseekingwisdom690
      @4everseekingwisdom690 Місяць тому

      @blakeballardart I'm OK princess thanks

  • @titailinca
    @titailinca 8 місяців тому

    Cant wait to see the results! Love these videos

  • @15minuteartist8
    @15minuteartist8 8 місяців тому

    Blake, thank you for a great tutorial.

  • @shanematuszek9009
    @shanematuszek9009 8 місяців тому

    Very cuute

  • @Fschdr
    @Fschdr 8 місяців тому

    what's the purple/yellow sketchbook called?

  • @stephengreater1689
    @stephengreater1689 9 місяців тому

    Nice and clear.

  • @greekveteran2715
    @greekveteran2715 9 місяців тому

    Which colored pencil brand did you use please??