I love how enthusiastic James can be and Leigh gives him NOTHING in return. My husband and I love how monotone Leigh can be when responding to James lol. James: LEIGH GUESS WHAT Leigh: what. The dynamic is hilarious hahaha
Hearing about the youtube artists that inspired you is so great, especially because you're one of the artist that has inspired me to start making art videos !! c:
I LOVE this videos transition gif!! 😍😍😍 and that fish vase painting is actually gorgeous!! I’m so happy you looked at it with new eyes then next day! I would have been so sad if you said you tossed it! Killed it 👏
You have such a nice mindset when it comes to your art, goals, and just life in general. Like laid-back, realistic, but always looking for small ways to improve. I believe you'll reach the ultimate work life balance too!!
enjoyed this one a lot. the new shelf placement and organization is real satisfying. and that countertop composter is👌, excited for you. i’ve seen the youtube ad for the one from pela and instantly wanted
21:06 yeah I do that too. 😭 I always want to make colored illustrations, but then I realize that my chill sketches are cooler looking. I totally understand what you're saying! Thank you for making such chill videos, by the way!
I LOVE your drawing sessions with the Pilot Bravo pen! It inspired me to get the same pen, and I love using it! Just wish it were more water resistant so I could use some watercolor or markers with them sometimes. Hoping you do more of these. 😁
Since your talking about inspirations I can definitely say your one of my inspirations 💕 especially now with hearing that you decided to draw 5 years ago and this led you to this business. I’m looking into something like this for me too but I’ve always been a bit self conscious with making art but now I’m like ‘what the heck? Why not?’ And gonna try it out and see how it goes. I’m also looking into handcrafting stuff too and just being creative. I write but I think I haven’t used my artistic side of my brain as much over the years so I’m excited to tap into it. Loved the video as always! :)
Finally able to sit down and watch this 😊❤ I have to say that you are one of the people in the artist world that inspire me the most... I adore your art so much. My biggest flaw when I draw is that I am too hung up on details... for instance when I draw a bird I get too hung up on where certain markings should be in the feathers, I get too hung up in finding the exact perfect shade of a color when coloring etc etc It´s becoming a hindrance in my art and I hate it so I have a goal right now to become more loose with my art and not focus too much on details 😊 Thank you once more for an awesome video... I love watching you create 😊 hugs from Finland xx
So watching you paint, I couldn’t stop looking over at the paint palette and thinking that it looked like a painting itself. The different splotches look like a forest scene with a big brush of flowers, it’s so pretty. And even adding to it as you painted only enhanced the vision I saw. So weird, I know. XD
The very end of the vlog where toadie is sitting in the window sunlight ✨🧡 this video brightened up today 🌞✨ your videos are so good - so glad you make them 🐶🍊✨
Toadie wants to play🎉🎉🎉💗That melted my heart! Tons of fantastic content as always! Thanks for sharing your creative life with these fantastic videos!🎉🎉🎉
No water bottle in the intro, how dare you🫣 loving your super casual sketches, and every time I see you using that pilot bravo I’m like thisclose to getting one for myself. It looks like the lines are sooo black and luscious! I use pens a lot and they’re constantly drying out on me and I’m always looking for perfect one.
Love your comments about the chill sketchbook and setting an intention for it! Did you purposefully buy a cheaper/less "nice" sketchbook for this purpose?
Your my inspiration. I can totally relate with all household stuff and noises and messes and trying to create, it’s not an easy feat. Also being a full time mommy and trying to create a balance between my time is a struggle. it’s one of my ultimate goals to have my own studio space.
As always, I mostly enjoy tha art making part if the videos, and I liked the Q&A so much! For me it is so interesting how you paint such a strong beground color after you painted such a detailed, fine lines kind of a bouquet. I'm new to gouache, and trying to get a grasp on the technic. What kind of brush do you use with gouache? I prefer the flat ones, but yours is an interesting long bristle one, and I like the process of how it paints and also the result :)
Yesss the sketchbooks I have the same once started a particular way it feels you need to keep on the same trend which ended up the sketchbooks were waiting for ever to be continued but last I challenged my self for 100 days finishing one of those "pending" sketchbooks without looking to the first pages and go for it which made I finished two of them already , yeahhh , why giving ourselves those "rules" free spirits as we are 🤔🤭let's just dive in to them and 'ruin' them creatively 😂
Leigh, you should get a little water bottle strap so you don’t have to carry it! I got one and it changed the game haha, I can just wear my water like a little purse ☀️ and baggu has some right up ur alley!
i really love the 'idea' of this lifestyle and taking my art to that kind of level BUT when i hear you talk about wanting real work/life balance and when i see how much work you have to do that isn't just creating...it makes me nervous. i've always worried about artmaking becoming a high pressure situation. not saying i'd be BIG, but i've done etsy as well and i see where the potential is...i guess i have some fear of success? lol. if that makes sense.
Totally makes sense. The job I'm doing now outside of creating is weird and you have to kind of figure everything out on your own! It's daunting and you don't know what to expect.
ohhh my! I'd been wondering for the longest why you look so familiar! I finally realised it's the Sam resemblance from Freaks and Geeks! Prolly the smile! Love your videos Leigh! Keep on Truckin'
@@LeighEllexson oh, the video looks like it has a more “cinematic” look made in post on the OG “flat” or RAW video (don’t know if you changed anything in post but I think I really like it! 😃✨) if not… I really need sleep or some screen glasses 👓 ha ha!
Do you ever get any alone time anymore? Seems like your roomate is always there now. And if you dont really, how do you handle that? I share a very small space with my partner and find it really hard to concentrate on creative things when hes around. But I want him around, but I want my creative space...HAAAAAALP.
hahaha relatable. I don't get very much alone time any more. I don't love it but we are working into a routine now where James isn't talking to me all day. I'm introverted and get really exhausted around people so I had to set some boundaries to preserve my energy. I've definitely cut down on time spent with people outside of work because of it so idk if I've figured it out yet.
I love how enthusiastic James can be and Leigh gives him NOTHING in return. My husband and I love how monotone Leigh can be when responding to James lol. James: LEIGH GUESS WHAT Leigh: what. The dynamic is hilarious hahaha
Love this comment for noticing my favorite thing about me and James
ty for blessing my commute to the studio 🥰
Your videos bring so much joy and comfort it’s insane
Hearing about the youtube artists that inspired you is so great, especially because you're one of the artist that has inspired me to start making art videos !! c:
I LOVE this videos transition gif!! 😍😍😍 and that fish vase painting is actually gorgeous!! I’m so happy you looked at it with new eyes then next day! I would have been so sad if you said you tossed it! Killed it 👏
hahah thank you! I'm glad I came back to it too!!
you must be the first artsy youtuber who sponsors a composting machine. love it.
Hahah I just might be!
You have such a nice mindset when it comes to your art, goals, and just life in general. Like laid-back, realistic, but always looking for small ways to improve. I believe you'll reach the ultimate work life balance too!!
Your videos are always such a vibe, I love your studio and how you are curating the perfect space
thank you :')
That fish vase painting 😘👌
fish are taking over
enjoyed this one a lot. the new shelf placement and organization is real satisfying. and that countertop composter is👌, excited for you. i’ve seen the youtube ad for the one from pela and instantly wanted
I have been LOVING all the vehicle sketches you have been doing lately. So cute!
me too BEEP BEEP
Your creative space is gorgeous! I love all the nature light and open space. This is what I have tried to create in my studio too. 🙆🏼♀️💃🏻
You’re my favorite person to not listen to. Background Leigh noises get my so creative ✨
I love that it’s so laid back but still inspiring at the same time
21:06 yeah I do that too. 😭 I always want to make colored illustrations, but then I realize that my chill sketches are cooler looking. I totally understand what you're saying! Thank you for making such chill videos, by the way!
I LOVE your drawing sessions with the Pilot Bravo pen! It inspired me to get the same pen, and I love using it! Just wish it were more water resistant so I could use some watercolor or markers with them sometimes. Hoping you do more of these. 😁
Since your talking about inspirations I can definitely say your one of my inspirations 💕 especially now with hearing that you decided to draw 5 years ago and this led you to this business. I’m looking into something like this for me too but I’ve always been a bit self conscious with making art but now I’m like ‘what the heck? Why not?’ And gonna try it out and see how it goes. I’m also looking into handcrafting stuff too and just being creative. I write but I think I haven’t used my artistic side of my brain as much over the years so I’m excited to tap into it. Loved the video as always! :)
Finally able to sit down and watch this 😊❤
I have to say that you are one of the people in the artist world that inspire me the most... I adore your art so much.
My biggest flaw when I draw is that I am too hung up on details... for instance when I draw a bird I get too hung up on where certain markings should be in the feathers, I get too hung up in finding the exact perfect shade of a color when coloring etc etc
It´s becoming a hindrance in my art and I hate it so I have a goal right now to become more loose with my art and not focus too much on details 😊
Thank you once more for an awesome video... I love watching you create 😊
hugs from Finland
xx
haven't seen ur vids in a while it's so good to see you again
So watching you paint, I couldn’t stop looking over at the paint palette and thinking that it looked like a painting itself. The different splotches look like a forest scene with a big brush of flowers, it’s so pretty. And even adding to it as you painted only enhanced the vision I saw. So weird, I know. XD
Thanks Leigh for this chill vlog. You make me less nervous about starting my first day at work tomorrow!!!! Woot woot!! Wish me luck!! Xoxo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
big James energy is the first half of this vlog I'm here for it
James: *singing and mentally walking on sunshine*
Leigh: yea?
The very end of the vlog where toadie is sitting in the window sunlight ✨🧡 this video brightened up today 🌞✨ your videos are so good - so glad you make them 🐶🍊✨
Glad you enjoyed this one it felt a little different from my other videos for some reason
Toadie wants to play🎉🎉🎉💗That melted my heart! Tons of fantastic content as always! Thanks for sharing your creative life with these fantastic videos!🎉🎉🎉
my first studio vlog as a patron and when you thanked the lil puppy patrons I realized oh hey, now that meee :)))
No water bottle in the intro, how dare you🫣 loving your super casual sketches, and every time I see you using that pilot bravo I’m like thisclose to getting one for myself. It looks like the lines are sooo black and luscious! I use pens a lot and they’re constantly drying out on me and I’m always looking for perfect one.
It genuinely makes me so happy to see you happy!
Thank you for inspiring me every time with your videos! 🥰
we love you leigh and james
I love your art style so much I wish I could paint just as you could keep the good work up!
YES happy place unlocked
THE BEST ARTIST IN THIS GALAXY
WATCH OUT SPACE, I AM BEST
The fish vase is wonderful! Please make it into a print or postcard!
I will have it on back up for a patreon postcard!
thanks for the video Leigh, always lovely vibes x
Love your comments about the chill sketchbook and setting an intention for it! Did you purposefully buy a cheaper/less "nice" sketchbook for this purpose?
I did get an inexpensive one for my BIG sketchbook. My little wasn’t super expensive but it wasn’t cheap 🤠
Leigh your painting came out so beautifully
What a lovely, calming video. Thank you, Leigh. :)
not only a great video but wonderful sketchbook tips! you helped me!
Just got my patreon sticker and postcard and love them! Thank you for sharing so much creativity with us.
Another smashing video as always 🎉 PS we need more James in the videos ✌🏻
I love your intro/outro T-shirt!
The studio is looking so cute! 🌻
Your my inspiration. I can totally relate with all household stuff and noises and messes and trying to create, it’s not an easy feat. Also being a full time mommy and trying to create a balance between my time is a struggle. it’s one of my ultimate goals to have my own studio space.
As always, I mostly enjoy tha art making part if the videos, and I liked the Q&A so much!
For me it is so interesting how you paint such a strong beground color after you painted such a detailed, fine lines kind of a bouquet. I'm new to gouache, and trying to get a grasp on the technic.
What kind of brush do you use with gouache? I prefer the flat ones, but yours is an interesting long bristle one, and I like the process of how it paints and also the result :)
I really don’t know what brushes I use haha. They’re just cheap ones I have lying around!
Thanks for the inspiration.
hinge fills me with rage and i delete it but i come crawling back every time
I don’t even delete it I just let it rot on my phone hahahah
Very depressed that the water bottle wasn't present (I forgive you). Also, I might have to invest in the Lomi - very cool!
My waterbottle sends its live
Love***
Leigh: So you go grab you water but I don't have mine on me
*hypocrisy*
I know what the heck is this girls problem?!
drawing fluffy cows and watching Leigh, what a great combo! 😌
Fluffy cows are so special
Yesss the sketchbooks I have the same once started a particular way it feels you need to keep on the same trend which ended up the sketchbooks were waiting for ever to be continued but last I challenged my self for 100 days finishing one of those "pending" sketchbooks without looking to the first pages and go for it which made I finished two of them already , yeahhh , why giving ourselves those "rules" free spirits as we are 🤔🤭let's just dive in to them and 'ruin' them creatively 😂
Where did you get your tea to go cup? I love it!!
It’s called a keep cup and I love it!
My dream job is to become a full time artist. You give me so much hope and inspiration ❤️
Loved this Leigh 💜
Nice Toadie outro for us watch-to-the-enders.
and I love you making yt videos
Thank you!!
Nice one ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I'm here for the skunk.
Lol
Is there a particular kind of gouache you like best? Your paint always looks so smooth and creamy haha
I like Winsor and Newton gouache!
@@LeighEllexson Okay, thank you for the reply! I was using Holbien but wanted to try some thing different c:
Loved the video 🤗
You need one shelf on the bottom to stabilise those shelves
They're mounted to the wall so no worries!
I need to see your water bottle with a copy of today's newspaper, I need proof of life!
Where did you get the periwinkle shelves from? The pastel is so cute
The new shelf is from HAY :)
Leigh, you should get a little water bottle strap so you don’t have to carry it! I got one and it changed the game haha, I can just wear my water like a little purse ☀️ and baggu has some right up ur alley!
I have the distinct impression that “other people’s pets” is a direct reference to James’s puppy lol
i really love the 'idea' of this lifestyle and taking my art to that kind of level BUT when i hear you talk about wanting real work/life balance and when i see how much work you have to do that isn't just creating...it makes me nervous. i've always worried about artmaking becoming a high pressure situation. not saying i'd be BIG, but i've done etsy as well and i see where the potential is...i guess i have some fear of success? lol. if that makes sense.
Totally makes sense. The job I'm doing now outside of creating is weird and you have to kind of figure everything out on your own! It's daunting and you don't know what to expect.
I love your videos Leigh! So much so I had to stop editing my own video and come and hang out! X ✌
dance dance, wiggle wiggle, boogie boogie
✌🏻
ohhh my! I'd been wondering for the longest why you look so familiar! I finally realised it's the Sam resemblance from Freaks and Geeks! Prolly the smile! Love your videos Leigh! Keep on Truckin'
So, the pilot bravo pen. Is it good for linework and to use with alcohol based markers? I’m trying to find a good liner to use.
It does bleed with water media… idk about alcohol markers but I’d think it would bleed.
@@LeighEllexson thank you! 😊
ANOTHER LEIGH VLOG and I only have 15 mins left of my lunch break 😭
How dare you not bring your water bottle!!!! Hehe ;)
yeah I do one painting in a sketchbook and suddenly every page has to be a full painting
Hahaha right
love this :-) When you sketch do you mostly just do freehand doodling or do you follow references?
Also so glad that you broke the water code because I also showed up with just an iced tea lol
I do mostly referenced drawing but have been integrating more freehand doodling!
*CANCEL LEIGH FOR NOT SHOWING HER WATER BOTTLE!!!* (no that was a joke sorry!! spotted the water bottle later and it's all good now)
I would love to know what camera you use!
Have a feeling “other people’s pets” is a distinct reference to James’s puppy lol
And zuko and Herc LOL
❤️👌💪👏
very good vlog 5/5
five stars, so generous
Hi! New lut on the vid? (Before I doubt my eyes 👀 🤓)
Lut?
@@LeighEllexson oh, the video looks like it has a more “cinematic” look made in post on the OG “flat” or RAW video (don’t know if you changed anything in post but I think I really like it! 😃✨) if not… I really need sleep or some screen glasses 👓 ha ha!
Golly gee no water bottle wow much anger
I miss herc :-(
CUTE
THANKS
god leigh im 0:00 seconds in and i just gotta say you're adorable! lol
Lol cute!!!
this just in: artist leigh ellexson unwilling to grow third appendage to appease subscribers and carry water bottle❗️
Literal breaking news in the art world
I forgive you for not bringing your water bottle, we only have so many hands
Thank you Tiffany 🙏
2min in and I already liked 🥰 you're so cute🌼🌻🏵️ I'm so happy I found your channel!
I'd love to know if James sits there in the background while you do your intro and outro lil' dance jigs...bc that would be hilarious!! 🤣
I kick him out when I film my intros and outros hahaha
"Hate"
Perfect thank you
@@LeighEllexson :D
a nocie comment
thnak yuo
Oh. me. god. no water bottle?!
(yes, this is a hate comment >:[)
This is what I was waiting for
Hate comment! I miss the water bottle :(
Hell yeH
Wait, Hinge? Aren’t you and James dating?
James and I are bffs not dating
@@LeighEllexson Oh ok cool! I guess romantic relationships and good friends look similar when you're watching someone online. You two are great!
Do you ever get any alone time anymore? Seems like your roomate is always there now. And if you dont really, how do you handle that? I share a very small space with my partner and find it really hard to concentrate on creative things when hes around. But I want him around, but I want my creative space...HAAAAAALP.
hahaha relatable. I don't get very much alone time any more. I don't love it but we are working into a routine now where James isn't talking to me all day. I'm introverted and get really exhausted around people so I had to set some boundaries to preserve my energy. I've definitely cut down on time spent with people outside of work because of it so idk if I've figured it out yet.
no water bottle, shame, shame on you!(this coming from a person who rarely drinks just water lol)
I love hate mail
we're bored of ur water bottle already anyway
lol same ahaha