Beatrix Potter once said-“ I hold that a strongly marked personality can influence descendants for generations”. What an incredible and brilliantly edited video. The journey of research has created a stunningly beautiful composition. The attention to detail and paint colour used is outstanding 😊
Hi Michael, I’m no way an artist but appreciate most works. The amount of research you have put into your latest story into Beatrix Potter’s precise art work was so interesting, it gave a bit more insight into her artwork. Thank you.
You made the arthritic fingers of an old artist who lost his muse positively itch to put pen and brush to paper once more. Perhaps it will be just that, once more, but you've truly inspired me, Michael, and I thank-you.
My husband Paul has a Masters in art and we just finished watching your Beatrix Potter video. He was so impressed with your teaching and research. I used to watch you by myself, but he dearly loves your smile, your honest life and how calming your teaching voice. Thanks Michael!!!!! Well done!
Now this is the kind of stuff we need on Netflix - Michael is outstanding in his dedication, passion and talent regarding Beatrix Potter and the artwork. Thank you so much for this incredibly interesting documentary - I’ve learnt a lot! I feel like Michael is an old soul, he’s so talented.
Why are they called "starving artists"? They spend most of their money on Art Supplies. Not only is Michaels work beautiful, it is quality materials. Michael is just as fussy about the paper the prints are on, worth every penny!! Thank you Michael for inviting us into your kitchen/studio.
For me, as a watercolorist, this is your best video ever. The research-my god. I am forever grateful. I had always guessed how Beatrix worked, and I wasn’t far off, but now, to have the actual colors! Thrilled isn’t enough to describe how I feel. And because of the writing slope, the paper, pencils, brushes, and most importantly, your love and respect for Ms. Potter, I feel as though I have been instructed by the grand lady herself! Thank you Michael, for inspiring me and others by sharing your knowledge and talents.
I bought my girls those videos when they were little, and my then 5 year old would run around speaking like Peter, copying his English accent. She's now 19 and a lifetime Beatrix Potter lover, and artist. I showed her your video and she absolutely loves it.
As an obsessive artist who has tried and failed so many times to recreate the work of Beatrix Potter, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your extensive research and instruction. Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️
Michael, what an absolutely generous thing you are doing by sharing all those hard-researched details of Beatrix Potter’s materials and processes with your YT family. I think you have done your muse a great service and, wherever she is, she is smiling at you.
So very much in one single episode: travel, history lessons, a how to and a beautiful piece of art by a very talented Mr M Petherick. Thank you Michael 🙏👍😊👏❤️
Thank you for a lovely video, it has inspired me to get out the dip pen and nibs that I used at Art School in early 1950. That is all we had in those days. I’m 92 now and still enjoy drawing.
Ms. Potter is one of my hero’s,her art inspired millions of us to see the world from a child’s perspective. She was a scientist as well and her art reflects her knowledge of each animal she drew. Wonderful video,thanks.
I think we all agree that missing your videos last year was well worth the time you had to achieve the results of your research. This was a beautifully made video and the drawing, watercolor that you created right before our very eyes on that precious drawing box is wonderful. All of your research has led you to finding and using paper and tools from ages ago and discovering the difference between the old and new. You are brilliant Michael! ❤
4 am in Australia,can’t sleep 😴 what a wonderful surprise to see you giving us ,your adoring fans an art lesson, you are such a multi talented person, amazing …loved every minute ❤️❤️❤️
Michael research is the number one point in doing what one loves. You have done a lot of research and it shows in this wonderful piece of artwork and thank you for taking us through the history of how Beatrix Potter did her paintings and the paints truly fascinating. The paper mill making the paper Beatrix Potter used and made was an absolute treasure to watch. Thank you Tom for showing us. My dad was an artist and I only found this out when he was hospitalised and I had to go and clear his house out after he passed away. He never spoke about his art work and I now have a few of his paintings hanging in my house. Michael this was a lovely vlog and I hope you get a lot of sales. Have a lovely day.
Your videos are less of a vlog and more of a documentary, each one. But especially this one. You put so much time and effort in, and it shows, and we love it. Never let anyone say the effort was wasted because your episodes are full adventures with an excellent, comprehensive story, neatly wrapped up. Love your work Michael!! 🎉
Amazing surprise, was bored today and weather in northern Ireland is wet wet wet so just made my dinner and got a bell alarm to say Micheal is coming on brilliant, so every one hit the bell then you will know when this amazing vlogs come on thankyou Micheal ❤x
I love this. I've loved the stories and pictures from Beatrix Potter since I was 2-3 years old. My nanna would always read to me and we'd look at the pictures and talk about these characters. I'm now 57 and still hold these memories dear. When I started watching this video I thought, 'well, we'll see how long I last through this.' I thought about skipping some of the bits. But then I just couldn't. I became more and more enamoured. I can't draw very well but I dabble in painting (mostly because I've been dabbling in arts, crafts and music my entire life) just for the mental calmness it brings to me. This video was very good for my mental health. Thank you for such an informative and fascinating journey.
We used India I nk at school many years ago. Mainly in Geography to outline countries which we had to draw before we filled in cities, rivers etc. I was no artist. Your picture was perfect 😊😊
The biggest thing I would love to see more appreciation is for the artist and the artisan. The paper making process was an art in itself as well as your beautiful work. I hope a generation of children rediscover beautiful art designed just for them and grow to love it enough to pass it down to the next generation.
Michael, I absolutely loved this video 🥰 I enjoy all your vlogs. I started pencil, charcoal drawings in my early teens and that turned into pen and ink (the modern pens!) I always felt something was missing. A teacher suggested adding colour, specifically water colour/wash but I was scared of applying colour. Watching you just now showed me one way and I think a lovely way of using colour. I’m in my early 60’s and gave up on my art many years ago but after this I suddenly feel inspired to ‘have a go’. I am very much a perfectionist so to even consider failure has always caused me to just stop. Shall I be brave and find some of my drawings and dare I say ‘have a go?’ Your passion and skills are amazing and very calming to watch! Thank you so much 🍦🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
This is an absolutely top-notch video, full of interesting and useful information. I live just down the road from Beatrix Potter's Lake District home, and I've always wondered about her techniques. Now I can't wait to get going with trying out some illustrations using what I've learned here. Massive kudos for all the time, effort and money you've put into researching this. Thank you!
Perfick by Pip Burley, the theme music from The Darling Buds of May TV series is probably just ideal for these vlogs about Beatrix Potter and her art. She was a perfectionist and so are you Michael. Mesmerizing to watch, even a little hypnotic. Congratulations on a wonderful project. Daryl in Munich.
An episode worthy of, and better than, a television programme. Well done. It was SO interesting, visually and verbally. You really have a talent in teaching, painting, AND entertaining. Excellent production.
This documentary/instructional video is amazing! Your months and months of research, acquisition of expensive original materials - all your work - is a gift to the artist world. Thank you for sharing this. I hope more people will share this all over the world! God bless you!
I'm thrilled with this video. When my children were younger I read them every Beatrix Potter book I could find. I enjoyed her work when I was a child, too. This bit of history on her method was wonderful and absolutely charming. Thank you
0:36; oh my. when my daughter was 3, we watched these over & over until the dvd box went shabby. she is 21 now and just hearing that beautiful intro music gave me such a wonderful memory rush. thank you hun. rest in peace Tom Thumb...
Carol, just go for it! I'm almost 73 and did a lot of fashion drawing in my working years, but retired at 58 because of arthritis. Having thought about it many times... even buying supplies, I realised I should have been painting even though my hands are not as steady as before... this video has even inspired me to get cracking again! Hello from Sydney! 🖌🦘
68 and excited because Michael has touched my soul to write and illustrate again he’s marvelous! Us oldies should do a field trip with him❤️🙏music is grand… yes award winning show! Thank you sweet man🙏🇺🇸
I’m never more excited about watching a UA-cam video than the moment I see you’ve posted! This one is especially interesting because I too have wanted to paint like Beatrice Potter. You’ve gone so much further into research on her… her paints her style, her paper etc. I know it’s been a work of love finding all of this. To top it all off, you do so awesome creating beautiful videography for us to enjoy. Thank you so much Michael.
What an absolutely fabulous discovery I made finding YOU! I love Beatrix Potter! Thank you for doing the research on all of this. I can’t wait to watch more.
Michael, I share with you two mantras by which I live my life and I believe you do as well. I hope you will agree. The first is a Russian Proverb I found decades ago, "It matters not that we live, but how." Which, if I rightly remember the original French writing, is "Il n'import quon vivre, mais comment!" The other is, "Life is short; Art is long." You embody both. Thank you for the excellent Beatrix Potter illustration lesson.
When I was a child I loved the Beatrix Potter books. I never read the stories. It was her artwork that fascinated me. Now as an older adult, I have been teaching myself how to paint with watercolor paints. How wonderful to see how to recreate her beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing this!
What a cool vid! Loved seeing the paper making shop and seeing this art form continuing on. I hope they are able to prosper and continue to keep this process alive. Thanks for sharing!
This was so comforting, wholesome, and informative to watch, as you began talking I felt like I was watching a young Mr. Rogers, you have such a natural gift to share with others and take us on happy journeys that make us feel so much better in the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful video, and the inspiration to go paint now!
What can I say! This video will go into my saved to rewatch over again. You’ve reminded me why I love painting. It’s the whole process. From gathering the supplies to making the sketches. I’m going to be 69 soon my grandmother was an artist. I just received three large albums of the watercolors she did of wildflowers. Most of these are at least 80 years old. She was poor. She used children’s school tablets and children’s boxed watercolor paint. I will do my best to archive these so that they may last for my great grandchildren. You have inspired me to gather my supplies and begin painting again. Thank you Michael.❤
I also fell in love with Beatrix Potter just from watching that little live action bit. As a child growing up in the middle of Brazil, the Peter Rabbit & Friends VHS made such an impact in my life and that of my sisters!
Watching the process of paper making was very beautiful, especially knowing the guys are trying to keep the tradition alive. Huge fan of Beatrix Potter’s art, brings me back so many childhood memories.
This may well be the very best video I've ever watched on youtube. Absolutely superb work. The time you spent researching was well worth it. Are there Emmy awards for youtube?
Dearest Young Man, I raised my beautiful Daughter, Tara, on Beatrix Potter's Books, Art and Sciences of Nature. We both are Artists with water color. I later studied sculpture. I am sincerely proud of your integrity and diligent research to aquire her methods and tools. Yes, paper and dies and paints are critical to the style of her work. Beatrix is highly honored in America. Just as much as Shakespeare. Tara is now a Teacher for a private school and has her Master's Degree in Education and Literature. I am now in my final years enjoying your wonderful Spirit of knowledge, a young lady of 70 years. I pray you will continue to declare your work and I am quite sure that many will be buying your work which you might find in your favor to patent first as numbered originals, sealed in your name and title. This way no one can steal your work and sale it for their own profit through the Internet, we have so many people doing that. I hope all continues well for you and your production. The world needs your wonderful deliverance and talent. With full Regards, Mrs. Fawn Cheyenne Valley Joseph White Cloud Jett Anstiss Best Morley Scott
Seeing how the paper is made was wonderful! Michael, you are a truly gifted artist! I love how you love Beatrix Potter so. Her work was incredibly beautiful, as is yours!
I appreciate your sincerity and knowledge of history and artwork. I would take art instruction classes from you anytime. You're amazing Michael. I think Beatrix Potter would be proud. Thank you!!🐇🖌
This kind of video should be added to the "TREASURED HISTORY RELIVING" foundation. ❤ Outstanding work and such a handsome host. 😊 I am grateful for this incredible work! ❤
An absolutely beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable video, from start to finish. And I learned so much as well. It is truly a joy to witness a deep appreciation of real art, and to see that the old art of paper-making is being kept alive. Thank you!
Michael, you have given so much to other artists coming up behind you by all the research you have done. I relate to personality traits that make you desire to find out painting details of B.P. Wow! Loving every thing you do from your art to restoration of Chateau. Keep being you!!! Keep inspiring!!!
The research was amazing Michael 😊 Your ADHD was employed in such an admirable way, finding the paints, manufacture of paper, finding the modern equivalent. Bravo 👏 ❤
Ohhh my goodness Michael, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! ❤️🙏👨🎨thank you for sharing this with us. You are truly an amazing talented human being with an old soul who is so blessed to be able to do what you do and convey/share with others the beauty of the world so many of us would love to live in.
So interesting. I find it hard to find nice paper to write a letter. Glad you shared the paper making process. I love your art and Beatrix Potter. I have a few of your art pieces.. Have a wonderful day. Love Victoria.
This was pure magic to watch Michael.... I was totally mesmerised !! Thank you for allowing us into your world of watercolour :) Your artistic and creative skills are really quite remarkable !!!
Oh wow Michael, i cannot draw a straight line and have not really been interested in painting as such, but i have so enjoyed watching your video so very much. I loved reading Beatrix Potter as a child, i am now 10 days off from turning 74 and i think if i still had her books i would probably start reading them again. Thank you Michael for your amazing talent keeping Beatrix Potter alive for the young and old.
I’m 75. My mother’s Beatrix Potter Books from her childhood are family treasures! And I love painting with watercolors so your channel is also a treasure! Thank you!❤
Just the most loveliest video ever. Made, researched and edited all because of the love you have for Beatrix Potter. She lives on because of that love and that is precious. Thank you so much. 💕💫💕
How lovely that you came to her work later in life! I grew very fond of Potter’s work, when I was a child and my grandmother would read Peter Rabbit and also other tales to me during bedtime or in the afternoon in the garden on a blanket with my favourite stuffed pet and afternoon lemonade.
I am so happy that you took the time to do the research and that you also took the time to show us how you paint! You have given us another opportunity to support your work by purchasing a painting (I ordered one) and you have also given us an opportunity to see how the paper was made and I hope the exposure will help these craftsmen to keep working!!!
Michael, Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful Vlog!! So knowledgeable and talented. I expected your bunny to wiggle, turn around, and blink at you!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for such a lovely video. You have made me use my writing slope again. Going to use techniques of dry brushing for painting on fabric for embroidery on top. Please see how Tudors made a fine brush using a feather to get thin lines. Felt like you took us on a holiday.
I have really enjoyed this video, and so proud of your attention to detail, both actual painting and authentic materials. Never heard of layered paper before, but how I enjoyed that segment of History being preserved. You deserve a Gold Blue Peter Badge!!
Michael, you are bringing back to life the legacy Beatrix Potter left behind, what an amazing vlog you are so very talented please do not stop, your paintings are brilliant and you put so much into your research you truly are amazing ❤
I am an artist because of Beatrix. I used to copy her watercolor works when I was little, I learned watercolors because of her. This video is a treasure. Great work and excellent research!
I just got goosebumps when you played that intro sequence. It unlocked some deeply coded childhood memories of mornings at my grandmas house in her little Victorian home on the Oregon coast. I remember always wanting a dog like that because my Dad had one when I was born that passed away when I was still a baby. Thanks for the lovely video!
Beatrix Potter once said-“ I hold that a strongly marked personality can influence descendants for generations”. What an incredible and brilliantly edited video. The journey of research has created a stunningly beautiful composition. The attention to detail and paint colour used is outstanding 😊
Well said!
@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial I paid him for that❤😊
I couldn't agree more. You articulated your comment beautifully
What a wonderfully useful video for others!!
Hi Michael, I’m no way an artist but appreciate most works. The amount of research you have put into your latest story into Beatrix Potter’s precise art work was so interesting, it gave a bit more insight into her artwork. Thank you.
You made the arthritic fingers of an old artist who lost his muse positively itch to put pen and brush to paper once more. Perhaps it will be just that, once more, but you've truly inspired me, Michael, and I thank-you.
My husband Paul has a Masters in art and we just finished watching your Beatrix Potter video. He was so impressed with your teaching and research. I used to watch you by myself, but he dearly loves your smile, your honest life and how calming your teaching voice. Thanks Michael!!!!! Well done!
so will he make the paper now , and do a drawing/ painting ?
Now this is the kind of stuff we need on Netflix - Michael is outstanding in his dedication, passion and talent regarding Beatrix Potter and the artwork. Thank you so much for this incredibly interesting documentary - I’ve learnt a lot! I feel like Michael is an old soul, he’s so talented.
Why are they called "starving artists"? They spend most of their money on Art Supplies. Not only is Michaels work beautiful, it is quality materials. Michael is just as fussy about the paper the prints are on, worth every penny!! Thank you Michael for inviting us into your kitchen/studio.
We are our own worse critic,perfectionist at its finest.
@@annamweirich6883 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - always give it a chance.
You are a master. I wish I was born with one tenth of your talent. Your commitment to research is second to none. Thank you Michael.
'Starving artists' is a term applied to artists before the 21st century, as they really did suffer for their art.
@@pumpkinpatch5so did millions who had no talent, very grim for them too
So glad that people are keeping the old crafts alive!
For me, as a watercolorist, this is your best video ever. The research-my god. I am forever grateful. I had always guessed how Beatrix worked, and I wasn’t far off, but now, to have the actual colors! Thrilled isn’t enough to describe how I feel. And because of the writing slope, the paper, pencils, brushes, and most importantly, your love and respect for Ms. Potter, I feel as though I have been instructed by the grand lady herself! Thank you Michael, for inspiring me and others by sharing your knowledge and talents.
Goosebumps
Congratulations Michael, i think you just produced an award-winning episode.
Your artwork is outstanding Michael 👏 & I’m sure Beatrix Potter would agree 💕
I bought my girls those videos when they were little, and my then 5 year old would run around speaking like Peter, copying his English accent. She's now 19 and a lifetime Beatrix Potter lover, and artist. I showed her your video and she absolutely loves it.
That was amazing to see how they made paper. ✨
As an obsessive artist who has tried and failed so many times to recreate the work of Beatrix Potter, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your extensive research and instruction. Keep up the great work! ❤️❤️❤️
Michael, you would be a great movie producer!🌸🌺🌼
Michael, what an absolutely generous thing you are doing by sharing all those hard-researched details of Beatrix Potter’s materials and processes with your YT family. I think you have done your muse a great service and, wherever she is, she is smiling at you.
Qué lindo comentario ❤❤❤
So very much in one single episode: travel, history lessons, a how to and a beautiful piece of art by a very talented Mr M Petherick. Thank you Michael 🙏👍😊👏❤️
Thank you for a lovely video, it has inspired me to get out the dip pen and nibs that I used at Art School in early 1950. That is all we had in those days. I’m 92 now and still enjoy drawing.
Ms. Potter is one of my hero’s,her art inspired millions of us to see the world from a child’s perspective. She was a scientist as well and her art reflects her knowledge of each animal she drew. Wonderful video,thanks.
I think we all agree that missing your videos last year was well worth the time you had to achieve the results of your research. This was a beautifully made video and the drawing, watercolor that you created right before our very eyes on that precious drawing box is wonderful. All of your research has led you to finding and using paper and tools from ages ago and discovering the difference between the old and new. You are brilliant Michael! ❤
Michael, this was wonderful! You are a talented artist, instructor, and video maker! I thoroughly enjoy every bit! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
Michael I am not an artist but I could watch you paint all day. Thank you for such a wonderful video. You are a wonderful artist.
4 am in Australia,can’t sleep 😴 what a wonderful surprise to see you giving us ,your adoring fans an art lesson, you are such a multi talented person, amazing …loved every minute ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for coming back to us Micheal you always make me smile especially seeing you so healthy and happy 😊❤❤
I love Beatrix Potter's world. And you, Michael, are helping to keep it alive. Thank you!
and now you make the paper and paint, and show , or maybe you go teach , from , start to end ,
His obsession creeps me out a bit.
@@pumpkinpatch5 get a life
Michael research is the number one point in doing what one loves. You have done a lot of research and it shows in this wonderful piece of artwork and thank you for taking us through the history of how Beatrix Potter did her paintings and the paints truly fascinating. The paper mill making the paper Beatrix Potter used and made was an absolute treasure to watch. Thank you Tom for showing us. My dad was an artist and I only found this out when he was hospitalised and I had to go and clear his house out after he passed away. He never spoke about his art work and I now have a few of his paintings hanging in my house. Michael this was a lovely vlog and I hope you get a lot of sales. Have a lovely day.
Your videos are less of a vlog and more of a documentary, each one. But especially this one. You put so much time and effort in, and it shows, and we love it. Never let anyone say the effort was wasted because your episodes are full adventures with an excellent, comprehensive story, neatly wrapped up. Love your work Michael!! 🎉
love your comment .
Does anyone else feel like they are watching Mr. Rogers for adults? Those trains! ❤
Amazing surprise, was bored today and weather in northern Ireland is wet wet wet so just made my dinner and got a bell alarm to say Micheal is coming on brilliant, so every one hit the bell then you will know when this amazing vlogs come on thankyou Micheal ❤x
It's too hot in So. Cal. Wishing for some rain.
Does it rain 🌧 a lot in northern Ireland 🇮🇪?
I love this. I've loved the stories and pictures from Beatrix Potter since I was 2-3 years old. My nanna would always read to me and we'd look at the pictures and talk about these characters. I'm now 57 and still hold these memories dear. When I started watching this video I thought, 'well, we'll see how long I last through this.' I thought about skipping some of the bits. But then I just couldn't. I became more and more enamoured. I can't draw very well but I dabble in painting (mostly because I've been dabbling in arts, crafts and music my entire life) just for the mental calmness it brings to me. This video was very good for my mental health. Thank you for such an informative and fascinating journey.
My children watched all of those videos. That really brought me back. I also love Beatrix Potter. Thank you for sharing.
We used India I nk at school many years ago. Mainly in Geography to outline countries which we had to draw before we filled in cities, rivers etc. I was no artist. Your picture was perfect 😊😊
@@annettewalter2273Yes we did the same.We used a very small fine nib ,called a mapping pen ,lookd quite similar to this .brilliant video
The biggest thing I would love to see more appreciation is for the artist and the artisan. The paper making process was an art in itself as well as your beautiful work. I hope a generation of children rediscover beautiful art designed just for them and grow to love it enough to pass it down to the next generation.
Natural teacher as well as an artist. Good job.
Michael, I absolutely loved this video 🥰 I enjoy all your vlogs.
I started pencil, charcoal drawings in my early teens and that turned into pen and ink (the modern pens!) I always felt something was missing.
A teacher suggested adding colour, specifically water colour/wash but I was scared of applying colour.
Watching you just now showed me one way and I think a lovely way of using colour.
I’m in my early 60’s and gave up on my art many years ago but after this I suddenly feel inspired to ‘have a go’. I am very much a perfectionist so to even consider failure has always caused me to just stop.
Shall I be brave and find some of my drawings and dare I say ‘have a go?’
Your passion and skills are amazing and very calming to watch! Thank you so much 🍦🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
The bunny looks so real ✨
This is an absolutely top-notch video, full of interesting and useful information. I live just down the road from Beatrix Potter's Lake District home, and I've always wondered about her techniques. Now I can't wait to get going with trying out some illustrations using what I've learned here. Massive kudos for all the time, effort and money you've put into researching this. Thank you!
Perfick by Pip Burley, the theme music from The Darling Buds of May TV series is probably just ideal for these vlogs about Beatrix Potter and her art. She was a perfectionist and so are you Michael. Mesmerizing to watch, even a little hypnotic. Congratulations on a wonderful project. Daryl in Munich.
Michael never misses an opportunity to adopt 'twee'.
An episode worthy of, and better than, a television programme. Well done. It was SO interesting, visually and verbally. You really have a talent in teaching, painting, AND entertaining. Excellent production.
What an exquisite artwork Michael. Thank you for taking us along with you. It was so special watching you. You have such a gift 🤗.
Oh, Micheal, your tenacity and attention to detail make me happy!
What a treat. Your knowledge, talent, skills, personality and scenery make for a wonderful video. Love the paper making segment too. Thank you! ❤🐇
This documentary/instructional video is amazing! Your months and months of research, acquisition of expensive original materials - all your work - is a gift to the artist world. Thank you for sharing this. I hope more people will share this all over the world! God bless you!
So fun to watch you at work and hear about the research and acquisitions!
I'm thrilled with this video. When my children were younger I read them every Beatrix Potter book I could find. I enjoyed her work when I was a child, too. This bit of history on her method was wonderful and absolutely charming. Thank you
The painting has come alive. You are a genius.
0:36; oh my. when my daughter was 3, we watched these over & over until the dvd box went shabby. she is 21 now and just hearing that beautiful intro music gave me such a wonderful memory rush. thank you hun.
rest in peace Tom Thumb...
Thank you Micheal. I’m 76 and try to learn something ever day.
Me too. 😊
@@RosemaryOltarzewski
I’m only 72
Cheers From California 😎
Carol, just go for it! I'm almost 73 and did a lot of fashion drawing in my working years, but retired at 58 because of arthritis. Having thought about it many times... even buying supplies, I realised I should have been painting even though my hands are not as steady as before... this video has even inspired me to get cracking again! Hello from Sydney! 🖌🦘
I’m 76 too in New York USA. So happy to have found you!
68 and excited because Michael has touched my soul to write and illustrate again he’s marvelous! Us oldies should do a field trip with him❤️🙏music is grand… yes award winning show! Thank you sweet man🙏🇺🇸
I’m never more excited about watching a UA-cam video than the moment I see you’ve posted! This one is especially interesting because I too have wanted to paint like Beatrice Potter. You’ve gone so much further into research on her… her paints her style, her paper etc. I know it’s been a work of love finding all of this. To top it all off, you do so awesome creating beautiful videography for us to enjoy. Thank you so much Michael.
Thank you for taking us along on this bunny journey!
What an absolutely fabulous discovery I made finding YOU! I love Beatrix Potter! Thank you for doing the research on all of this. I can’t wait to watch more.
Michael, I share with you two mantras by which I live my life and I believe you do as well. I hope you will agree.
The first is a Russian Proverb I found decades ago, "It matters not that we live, but how." Which, if I rightly remember the original French writing, is "Il n'import quon vivre, mais comment!" The other is, "Life is short; Art is long." You embody both. Thank you for the excellent Beatrix Potter illustration lesson.
When I was a child I loved the Beatrix Potter books. I never read the stories. It was her artwork that fascinated me. Now as an older adult, I have been teaching myself how to paint with watercolor paints. How wonderful to see how to recreate her beautiful artwork.
Thank you for sharing this!
always nice to see you, Michael. Your art is just phenomenal. so exciting to see you using Beatrix's box
your blue and white dishes are beautiful
I remember that series! It stood in stark contrast to the other children’s offerings at the time. Lovely and sweet and quiet.
What a cool vid! Loved seeing the paper making shop and seeing this art form continuing on. I hope they are able to prosper and continue to keep this process alive. Thanks for sharing!
This was so comforting, wholesome, and informative to watch, as you began talking I felt like I was watching a young Mr. Rogers, you have such a natural gift to share with others and take us on happy journeys that make us feel so much better in the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful video, and the inspiration to go paint now!
What can I say! This video will go into my saved to rewatch over again. You’ve reminded me why I love painting. It’s the whole process. From gathering the supplies to making the sketches. I’m going to be 69 soon my grandmother was an artist. I just received three large albums of the watercolors she did of wildflowers. Most of these are at least 80 years old. She was poor. She used children’s school tablets and children’s boxed watercolor paint. I will do my best to archive these so that they may last for my great grandchildren.
You have inspired me to gather my supplies and begin painting again. Thank you Michael.❤
That was such a great story thank you for sharing😊
I also fell in love with Beatrix Potter just from watching that little live action bit.
As a child growing up in the middle of Brazil, the Peter Rabbit & Friends VHS made such an impact in my life and that of my sisters!
Wow wow wow Micheal P you are one very very talented young man Very impressed Thank you for a FANTASTIC ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉VLOG
Watching the process of paper making was very beautiful, especially knowing the guys are trying to keep the tradition alive.
Huge fan of Beatrix Potter’s art, brings me back so many childhood memories.
This may well be the very best video I've ever watched on youtube. Absolutely superb work. The time you spent researching was well worth it. Are there Emmy awards for youtube?
Dearest Young Man, I raised my beautiful Daughter, Tara, on Beatrix Potter's Books, Art and Sciences of Nature. We both are Artists with water color. I later studied sculpture. I am sincerely proud of your integrity and diligent research to aquire her methods and tools. Yes, paper and dies and paints are critical to the style of her work. Beatrix is highly honored in America. Just as much as Shakespeare. Tara is now a Teacher for a private school and has her Master's Degree in Education and Literature. I am now in my final years enjoying your wonderful Spirit of knowledge, a young lady of 70 years. I pray you will continue to declare your work and I am quite sure that many will be buying your work which you might find in your favor to patent first as numbered originals, sealed in your name and title. This way no one can steal your work and sale it for their own profit through the Internet, we have so many people doing that. I hope all continues well for you and your production. The world needs your wonderful deliverance and talent. With full Regards, Mrs. Fawn Cheyenne Valley Joseph White Cloud Jett Anstiss Best Morley Scott
Muy buen consejo. 👍🏼
I feel as if I travelled back in time with Miss Potter and Peter Rabbit. More more more just like this. ❤❤❤❤❤
I am a huge fan of Beatrix potter and love everything of this video. ❤
I hope all of these kinds of craftmanships will stay in use forever❤
Loved the tour of the paper mill.. Tom is very likable ❤
One of my favorite artists. As a child, I was so enchanted by her art!
Seeing how the paper is made was wonderful! Michael, you are a truly gifted artist! I love how you love Beatrix Potter so. Her work was incredibly beautiful, as is yours!
I appreciate your sincerity and knowledge of history and artwork. I would take art instruction classes from you anytime. You're amazing Michael. I think Beatrix Potter would be proud. Thank you!!🐇🖌
This kind of video should be added to the "TREASURED HISTORY RELIVING" foundation. ❤
Outstanding work and such a handsome host. 😊 I am grateful for this incredible work! ❤
Nobody could accuse you of being shoddy! This is really interesting and thorough. Well done Michael, such a talented lad.❤️
An absolutely beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable video, from start to finish. And I learned so much as well. It is truly a joy to witness a deep appreciation of real art, and to see that the old art of paper-making is being kept alive. Thank you!
Such talents you have Micheal.
Michael, you have given so much to other artists coming up behind you by all the research you have done. I relate to personality traits that make you desire to find out painting details of B.P.
Wow! Loving every thing you do from your art to restoration of Chateau. Keep being you!!!
Keep inspiring!!!
The research was amazing Michael 😊 Your ADHD was employed in such an admirable way, finding the paints, manufacture of paper, finding the modern equivalent.
Bravo 👏 ❤
Ohhh my goodness Michael, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! ❤️🙏👨🎨thank you for sharing this with us. You are truly an amazing talented human being with an old soul who is so blessed to be able to do what you do and convey/share with others the beauty of the world so many of us would love to live in.
So interesting. I find it hard to find nice paper to write a letter. Glad you shared the paper making process. I love your art and Beatrix Potter. I have a few of your art pieces.. Have a wonderful day. Love Victoria.
This is fascinating, I love how you showed the whole process and supplies even how the paper is made!
Ah, thank you Michael!
This was pure magic to watch Michael.... I was totally mesmerised !! Thank you for allowing us into your world of watercolour :) Your artistic and creative skills are really quite remarkable !!!
Oh wow Michael, i cannot draw a straight line and have not really been interested in painting as such, but i have so enjoyed watching your video so very much. I loved reading Beatrix Potter as a child, i am now 10 days off from turning 74 and i think if i still had her books i would probably start reading them again. Thank you Michael for your amazing talent keeping Beatrix Potter alive for the young and old.
I’m 75. My mother’s Beatrix Potter Books from her childhood are family treasures! And I love painting with watercolors so your channel is also a treasure! Thank you!❤
Just the most loveliest video ever. Made, researched and edited all because of the love you have for Beatrix Potter. She lives on because of that love and that is precious. Thank you so much. 💕💫💕
How lovely that you came to her work later in life! I grew very fond of Potter’s work, when I was a child and my grandmother would read Peter Rabbit and also other tales to me during bedtime or in the afternoon in the garden on a blanket with my favourite stuffed pet and afternoon lemonade.
I am so happy that you took the time to do the research and that you also took the time to show us how you paint! You have given us another opportunity to support your work by purchasing a painting (I ordered one) and you have also given us an opportunity to see how the paper was made and I hope the exposure will help these craftsmen to keep working!!!
This was a lovely video. Reminds me of old 90s programs in U.K.!!
Thanks for sharing
I love Beatrix Potter. I wish I had a talent like yours.
Michael, Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful Vlog!! So knowledgeable and talented. I expected your bunny to wiggle, turn around, and blink at you!!! Thank you so much!
Michael, I’m overwhelmed by your talent! That was an amazing video. ❤️😀🇦🇺
Thank you for such a lovely video. You have made me use my writing slope again. Going to use techniques of dry brushing for painting on fabric for embroidery on top. Please see how Tudors made a fine brush using a feather to get thin lines. Felt like you took us on a holiday.
Thank you so much Michael. I love your beautiful obsession with beautiful things! The world is a better place with you in it😊
Who would of thought i would like watching someone painting a picture but i did. Very well done Michael just beautiful ❤ love from Aus🇦🇺
Thank you so much Michael she is one of my very favorite artists!
this video is a treasure, so glad I could find it. you brought me to another world
I have really enjoyed this video, and so proud of your attention to detail, both actual painting and authentic materials. Never heard of layered paper before, but how I enjoyed that segment of History being preserved. You deserve a Gold Blue Peter Badge!!
I think it is called ‘Laid paper’.
I’ve just ordered a copy, feel really happy after watching Michael’s excellent vlog.☺️
Michael, you are bringing back to life the legacy Beatrix Potter left behind, what an amazing vlog you are so very talented please do not stop, your paintings are brilliant and you put so much into your research you truly are amazing ❤
I am an artist because of Beatrix. I used to copy her watercolor works when I was little, I learned watercolors because of her. This video is a treasure. Great work and excellent research!
What an exciting episode to wait for good morning from Canada ❤
I just got goosebumps when you played that intro sequence. It unlocked some deeply coded childhood memories of mornings at my grandmas house in her little Victorian home on the Oregon coast. I remember always wanting a dog like that because my Dad had one when I was born that passed away when I was still a baby. Thanks for the lovely video!
You deserve a doctorate in paint! Thanks so much! Very educational!!! 🦌❤️👍
I can’t express how much I enjoyed this video. You covered and explained so much of the process and artistry producing a masterful production.