Wow love all your Art, tips, techniques, inspirations, ideas and reasons for self evaluation. I'm returning to my art after a long hiatus and I just stumbled across your channel by chance. I'm definitely going to follow you, to learn all aspects of drawing and painting from life. Your art is mind blowing, Costa Rica looks like an amazing place to visit. Thank You for sharing and inspiring Us. One thing I'm going to do, is weekly trip to explore Nature and surrounding areas & draw from real life, not get bogged down at home and getting majority of my ideas from magazines, UA-cam etc. So going to make up a little shoulder backpack bag and go on art adventures. You truly are an out of this world artist and HUGE inspiration to me. Sending hugs and many Thanks for stirring my artist cauldron. Nameste🙏 🎨📓📝💜🌈☀🌹😘
Thank you for this generous comment, Robbie!! So happy to hear that you're returning to art and planning to pack a backpack of gear to bring out with you 💕 Let me know if you have specific questions about life drawing, its one of my favorite things to teach and happy to share tips in an upcoming video! Happy Adventuring!
Nice that you are here in the Bay Area! I enjoyed learning from the way you are learning. Though I am focused on watercolor, I just wanted to say that I appreciate you! I haven't yet tried working in a book, but am slowly warming up to the idea. Thank you!
@@s.terris9537 aw thanks and Hello fellow Bay Area human! Watercolor is great isn’t it? Working in a book offers a lot of fun advantages to experiment with and I love the narrative that unintentionally comes from it!
Thank you, I have trouble with buying sketchbooks then abandoning them. The idea of rules for each sketchbook might just work for me. It is similar to limiting a color palette or some other restriction in painting, which I use constantly, and which I find very freeing.
Hi there! Just found your channel, Its very obvious you are a teacher! Most people dont go into depth into the scientific background of each subject. How long does it take you to paint a scene? And do you just paint outside in plain air? Love your sketches!
Aw thank you and welcome! My sister is a science teacher so she rubs off on me a lot! I’m glad you appreciate me geeking out! As far as how long it takes me depends mostly on the day and how often I’ve been practicing with my materials. Rough estimate is between 40-90 mins on a single painting. Sometimes I paint a bit faster when using brush pens or simplifying forms! The first few pieces in this book were done as plein air paintings! I love that process and think it’s super magic. Thanks again!
Great video! I think I fall more into self-criticism rather than self evaluation. I will have to reframe my thinking. Also, the whole beginning of the video I was thinking, “those are case for making paints. I know they are. They have to be.” And then you confirmed. The one looks like Coral, which is my favorite of theirs. I’m such a nerd. Anyway…
The self criticism is hard! I relate to that. Used to be an art critic until that started turning in on myself too much. Case for making is responsible for so many gratuitous paint and supply purchases! Their paper and paint are awesome.
@@JoyDiPaola Ah!!! You work there?! Incredible. I haven't been in person because it seems so dangerous... but next time I'm in the Richmond I'll have to stop by to say hi!
@@MelMitchJackArt Arch isn’t in the Richmond district. It’s in lower Potrero Hill in SF, 17th and Arkansas, close to the CCA campus. Not very dangerous at all. Yes, come say hi. It’s a great store. I swear I’m not biased. 😉
@@JoyDiPaola Hehe, dangerous for my wallet! I thought you meant you worked at CFM for a min (which i think is in the Richmond?!) But now im super excited to checkout Arch. I need to do part of the crosstown trail in SF soon so Arch will be on my list!
oh for sure! That palette is a custom one I created from Case for Making! They are handmade watercolors that are such a treat to use. I primarily use my gouache palette in the sketchbook and I'm happy to share that palette too! For that gorgeous neon palette you see here though, Here are the colors: CfM Coral, CfM Fuchsia, Fluorescent Magenta, CfM Lupine, Mineral Violet, Ultramarine Pink, Silver, Ultramarine Blue Light, Cerulean, CfM Lime, CfM Meadow, CfM Cypress Green, Blue Ridge Violet Hematite (my favorite brown of all time!), and CfM Paynes Grey. I got this set when I was feeling super uninspired and wanted to paint again. Soooo glad i did!
Thank you, Mel, for taking the trouble to specify everything! Completely agree about the brown (I’ve always loved the egg-planty ones best). And some of the other colours are superb, as well. As I’ve only just started out, it seems a bit eccentric 💃🏻 to have handmade watercolours shipped from the US to Germany but if I’m still at it in six months I’ll reconsider - and let you know. Promise!
@@MentalHealthMatters_1st oh! awesome. If you are just starting out i would recommend Daniel Smith watercolors OR since you are in Germany, Kremer! They are based in Germany and that's the supplier Case for Making sources for their pigments. One of their small primary sets would be a wonderful place to start. Best thing you can buy as a beginner is a set of 3 primaries with some white gouache. I'm working on some videos about this concept at the moment but James Gurney has quite a bit on them as well. So much is possible with Azo Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, and Pyrrole Red!
I don't think that you can evaluate objectively your sketchbooks while you are still in the process of making them. You can evaluate your progress when you look back in your old sketchbooks several months after finishing them because only then you are more objective. BTW I'm currently working on a same sketchbook. Same brand, cover, size, and progress. Thank you for showing your version of ...my sketchbook! lol
Thanks so much! Text is super fun to use more! I’ve always loved text focused artists like Jenny Holzer and need to just let myself lean into it. What’s your favorite way to use text in your sketchbook?
Fantastic !
Thank you!!
Wow love all your Art, tips, techniques, inspirations, ideas and reasons for self evaluation. I'm returning to my art after a long hiatus and I just stumbled across your channel by chance. I'm definitely going to follow you, to learn all aspects of drawing and painting from life. Your art is mind blowing, Costa Rica looks like an amazing place to visit. Thank You for sharing and inspiring Us. One thing I'm going to do, is weekly trip to explore Nature and surrounding areas & draw from real life, not get bogged down at home and getting majority of my ideas from magazines, UA-cam etc. So going to make up a little shoulder backpack bag and go on art adventures. You truly are an out of this world artist and HUGE inspiration to me. Sending hugs and many Thanks for stirring my artist cauldron. Nameste🙏 🎨📓📝💜🌈☀🌹😘
Thank you for this generous comment, Robbie!! So happy to hear that you're returning to art and planning to pack a backpack of gear to bring out with you 💕
Let me know if you have specific questions about life drawing, its one of my favorite things to teach and happy to share tips in an upcoming video!
Happy Adventuring!
Thank You for replying Mel, appreciate the feedback 💜
Woah I love the twin peaks multicoloured buildings sketch so much 🤩 And so many others
Thank you! I’m excited to make that one into an oil painting soon!
Love your gouache paintings! So inspiring. ❤ 😊 could we get some videos on gouache and how you paint with it?
Yes! I’ve been meaning to do more videos like this! They’re in the works : )
Nice that you are here in the Bay Area! I enjoyed learning from the way you are learning. Though I am focused on watercolor, I just wanted to say that I appreciate you! I haven't yet tried working in a book, but am slowly warming up to the idea. Thank you!
@@s.terris9537 aw thanks and Hello fellow Bay Area human! Watercolor is great isn’t it? Working in a book offers a lot of fun advantages to experiment with and I love the narrative that unintentionally comes from it!
I love your sepia toned tombow drawings!!
Thanks so much Kris!! I gotta just keep going with those! 🙂
Thank you, I have trouble with buying sketchbooks then abandoning them. The idea of rules for each sketchbook might just work for me. It is similar to limiting a color palette or some other restriction in painting, which I use constantly, and which I find very freeing.
So glad you found it helpful!! 🙂
I would buy your art journal if I could. Amazing work
Thank you! I have been looking into print on demand book options for them! Stay tuned!
Hi there! Just found your channel, Its very obvious you are a teacher! Most people dont go into depth into the scientific background of each subject. How long does it take you to paint a scene? And do you just paint outside in plain air? Love your sketches!
Aw thank you and welcome! My sister is a science teacher so she rubs off on me a lot! I’m glad you appreciate me geeking out!
As far as how long it takes me depends mostly on the day and how often I’ve been practicing with my materials. Rough estimate is between 40-90 mins on a single painting. Sometimes I paint a bit faster when using brush pens or simplifying forms!
The first few pieces in this book were done as plein air paintings! I love that process and think it’s super magic. Thanks again!
I thank you so much for your videos. I just started a channel so it’s very inspiring.
thanks for watching! Inspiring others is the goal so this means a lot! 🥹 Good luck with your channel and dont give up!
Great video! I think I fall more into self-criticism rather than self evaluation. I will have to reframe my thinking. Also, the whole beginning of the video I was thinking, “those are case for making paints. I know they are. They have to be.” And then you confirmed. The one looks like Coral, which is my favorite of theirs. I’m such a nerd. Anyway…
The self criticism is hard! I relate to that. Used to be an art critic until that started turning in on myself too much. Case for making is responsible for so many gratuitous paint and supply purchases! Their paper and paint are awesome.
@@MelMitchJackArt I love CfM so much - rivaled only by Arch for art supplies (but I’m biased because I work there). Have you ever been there?
@@JoyDiPaola Ah!!! You work there?! Incredible. I haven't been in person because it seems so dangerous... but next time I'm in the Richmond I'll have to stop by to say hi!
@@MelMitchJackArt Arch isn’t in the Richmond district. It’s in lower Potrero Hill in SF, 17th and Arkansas, close to the CCA campus. Not very dangerous at all. Yes, come say hi. It’s a great store. I swear I’m not biased. 😉
@@JoyDiPaola Hehe, dangerous for my wallet! I thought you meant you worked at CFM for a min (which i think is in the Richmond?!) But now im super excited to checkout Arch. I need to do part of the crosstown trail in SF soon so Arch will be on my list!
What an absolutely wonderful watercolour palette! Would you mind sharing the brand and specific colours? Thank you in advance & take care.
oh for sure! That palette is a custom one I created from Case for Making! They are handmade watercolors that are such a treat to use. I primarily use my gouache palette in the sketchbook and I'm happy to share that palette too! For that gorgeous neon palette you see here though, Here are the colors:
CfM Coral, CfM Fuchsia, Fluorescent Magenta, CfM Lupine, Mineral Violet, Ultramarine Pink, Silver, Ultramarine Blue Light, Cerulean, CfM Lime, CfM Meadow, CfM Cypress Green, Blue Ridge Violet Hematite (my favorite brown of all time!), and CfM Paynes Grey.
I got this set when I was feeling super uninspired and wanted to paint again. Soooo glad i did!
Thank you, Mel, for taking the trouble to specify everything!
Completely agree about the brown (I’ve always loved the egg-planty ones best). And some of the other colours are superb, as well.
As I’ve only just started out, it seems a bit eccentric 💃🏻 to have handmade watercolours shipped from the US to Germany but if I’m still at it in six months I’ll reconsider - and let you know. Promise!
PS: best of luck for your business. May you find happiness in it AND be able to make a living from it!
@@MentalHealthMatters_1st oh! awesome. If you are just starting out i would recommend Daniel Smith watercolors OR since you are in Germany, Kremer! They are based in Germany and that's the supplier Case for Making sources for their pigments. One of their small primary sets would be a wonderful place to start.
Best thing you can buy as a beginner is a set of 3 primaries with some white gouache. I'm working on some videos about this concept at the moment but James Gurney has quite a bit on them as well. So much is possible with Azo Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, and Pyrrole Red!
15:43 that view is amazing!! would have loved to do that 🥰
Thank you! It was super spooky but seriously worth the adventure!!
Cool.
Thanks!
I don't think that you can evaluate objectively your sketchbooks while you are still in the process of making them. You can evaluate your progress when you look back in your old sketchbooks several months after finishing them because only then you are more objective.
BTW I'm currently working on a same sketchbook. Same brand, cover, size, and progress. Thank you for showing your version of ...my sketchbook! lol
A rich and juicy sketchbook. I’ve been incorporating text more
Thanks so much! Text is super fun to use more! I’ve always loved text focused artists like Jenny Holzer and need to just let myself lean into it. What’s your favorite way to use text in your sketchbook?