My sketchbook addiction led to this...

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  • Опубліковано 28 гру 2024

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  • @margaretspringer9197
    @margaretspringer9197 Рік тому +20

    Almost a surreal treat seeing four of my favorite UA-cam artists (or at least their real-life work) in one video: you, Kriksis, Natasha, and Sandi! I love that community, your little gallery, and seeing highlights of a special trans-Atlantic visit day...Thanks, Mel. You're an inspiration!

    • @EmmaDavidson-v5t
      @EmmaDavidson-v5t Рік тому +1

      My favourite artists too!

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Margaret- happy to be able to document and share my artist journey here!

  • @peckerdecker
    @peckerdecker 7 місяців тому +2

    Everyday is a *new Fresh day*
    Congratulations on your exhibition.
    Also
    Well done on publishing your wonderful sketches (fab artwork)
    Keep sharing.

  • @klwebuga
    @klwebuga Рік тому +19

    Ahhh, what a delightful, feel-good piece. I love your storytelling! And of course, I love your work. Maybe what is most endearing is the connections and friendships you’ve made. Thank you so much for sharing. Whenever I see a new video from you pop up, I always know I’m in for a treat.

  • @angelawallismoore2283
    @angelawallismoore2283 Рік тому +9

    This made me so happy! I'm an artist with Cornish heritage (a few generations ago on both sides), and love what you are doing with your art. Such a lovely, gentle introduction to your world, Melanie. Thank you.

  • @SarahBurnsStudio
    @SarahBurnsStudio Рік тому +17

    I love seeing how your dedication and exploration bears fruit and carries you through many other projects. Also the gallery is SO CUTE!!

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Sarah and yes it is so cute and down a little track!

  • @ALLJArt
    @ALLJArt Рік тому +2

    You just popped up in my recommended. Loved the video. You probably get this a lot, but your voice is so calming. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Chrysalis52
    @Chrysalis52 Рік тому +2

    You have such a soothing voice Melanie, it was soooo exciting to see you and Sandi together "at last"...thanks for a beautiful video of all of your amazing sketches...and thanks for inspiring me to look at each "new day"!

  • @sandieburrows4167
    @sandieburrows4167 Рік тому +2

    Hi Melanie, what a lovely share, every day is a new day, your lovely work is amazing, thank you so much for sharing 😊

  • @RoxannePonds
    @RoxannePonds Рік тому +5

    NEW DAY!!! That was an amazing video. Just lovely! Your voice overs are so calming. Don't you just adore Sandi?? What a darlin' little shop you have. I just love it :)❤

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Yes so fun to meet her in person! We only had the shop gallery for a week but we made the most of it! Thankyou!

  • @arioctober
    @arioctober Рік тому +4

    This is EXTREMELY inspiring to me, as an artist who pretty much only works in sketchbooks and likes to just sketch stuff I see in my day to day life.
    I'm not one to do huge finished pieces and I'm too lazy to make hyper detailed paintings on even a semi-regular basis.
    What you have done here feels achievable to me, to see someone doing what I'm doing and having this kind of success is absolutely amazing to me. You have given me hope for my future as an artist.
    I recently had my first public art display, I put my collection of finished sketchbooks up in a display case at my local library. The whole "theme" of it or whatever was "I didn't fill a sketchbook from cover to cover until I was 23, this is what I've accomplished in the last 4 years." I want to see more people use up the sketchbooks they're hoarding! It was crazy cool to be able to do that display. I hope I could inspire even one person.
    You gave me an idea of what I might like to do next, sketch recognizable views from around our city and make it into a collection. I know it's something that would resonate with people here! We're only a medium sized city and not that well known, so it's extra special to see local art of local places in my experience.
    This was such a cool video, I'm really glad I stumbled across it. Thank you for sharing this with us!

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks so much and so wonderful to read your comments and hear your thoughts on sketching and keeping sketchbooks. They really are inspiring to me and I love sketching things I see. Your next idea sounds like it would be worth doing and certainly inspire others to sketch. That's how I started -sketching the buildings in my area and then it grew from there. Keep going!

  • @julieannestaub1502
    @julieannestaub1502 Рік тому +4

    Ahhh - "new day" is such a lovely invitation! As a new painter in my late 50's, I feel so drawn to your lovely practice of sketchbook walks. Thank you for making art seem so accessible to all of us, even if we haven't found the inner artist earlier in life. I enjoy watching you and Sandi, so it was fun to see you painting together! Thank you for all you share, Mel! PS - Your beautiful calendar arrived here in Northern Michigan (US), and it is gorgeous! Love, love, love it!

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thank you Julie! Lovely to hear and that the calendar arrived safely on your shores too!

  • @joyceshelton6479
    @joyceshelton6479 6 місяців тому +1

    New day! Thank you for this Mel~I’m so happy I discovered you.

  • @dianalisarobinson3714
    @dianalisarobinson3714 Рік тому +1

    Just ordered a zine can’t wait to turn the pages :)

  • @KarenVolder-sk7ct
    @KarenVolder-sk7ct Рік тому +1

    New Day. I just love the calm atmosphere in your post. I could watch your work all day.

  • @hanchad
    @hanchad 11 місяців тому +1

    New day! This is the first video I’ve watched of yours after listening to The Creative Catch Up, and you’ve left me feeling very inspired. Thank you so much ☺️ happy February!

  • @stacyg8847
    @stacyg8847 Рік тому

    New Day! Thank you for sharing. Peace.

  • @hannemarielorenzen3428
    @hannemarielorenzen3428 Рік тому

    New Day, and what what will come we will embrace by the grace of God. Blessings from Denmark

  • @HelenHobden
    @HelenHobden Рік тому +2

    What a lovely new day! and a brilliant new vlog! I'm so glad you and Sandi got to meet in real life at last. Thank you for popping me in the video too!

  • @jannahlyon
    @jannahlyon Рік тому +2

    The "Twelve Cornish Dishes" would be a so lovely as a tea towel or apron :) Loved this video, and all your others - they are such a wonderfully calm and inspiring break from the cluttered chaos of the day - thank you for sharing :) NEW DAY

  • @PaulaScardamalia
    @PaulaScardamalia Рік тому

    Each day is a new day, no matter your age. Delightfully done.

  • @lisabarnes5340
    @lisabarnes5340 Рік тому

    New day! What a lovely video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @kstutz230
    @kstutz230 Рік тому +4

    I have followed you both for several years and never realized you knew each other. What a fun discovery and a fun video.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Lovely to hear! Have you come across our collaboration we did back in 2021? That was pretty fun to do- a series of 3 videos.

  • @Karenfree2202
    @Karenfree2202 Рік тому

    Every new day is the new day of your life. Loved your video!

  • @julieannecook-artist
    @julieannecook-artist Рік тому

    Im a Devonshire/Somerset artist & love watching your video & practice. I found you thro Sandie Hester Channel . It must have been fantastic for you two to meet up & paint together ❤️ Good luck with the exhibition 😊

  • @luannianke8110
    @luannianke8110 Рік тому +2

    Super nice video. I like your glass frame as well. I am going to try to find one for the post card you put in my order with my calendars etc. Thx for that. Yours and Kriksis' videos were both very enjoyable showing your exhibit. I watch Sandy too so that meet up was great to see. You are all famous to me.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Lovely to hear Lu Ann and what a nice idea- you will probably find them on amazon. Aw I'm just a regular person sharing my art!

  • @christinefisher5716
    @christinefisher5716 Рік тому +2

    New Day! So inspiring! Such a joy to see you and Sandi together! Everything -- the paintings, the scenery, the shop, and all the artwork -- lovely!

  • @CQGCreative
    @CQGCreative Рік тому

    Loved this Vlog. Great to see your sketchbook and products side by side. Thanks for sharing. New Day!

  • @marjorie8648
    @marjorie8648 5 місяців тому

    Another brilliant video. ❤ And wise words too. Thanks Melanie🌷

  • @MedaHalmaciu
    @MedaHalmaciu Рік тому

    New day:). Loved seeing your exhibition even if from far away.

  • @karenqkemp
    @karenqkemp 18 днів тому

    New Day! Love your videos and your art - love your postcard-a-day series, they look great surrounding the map. Thanks for sharing thoughtfully and inspirationally.

  • @claireberry1564
    @claireberry1564 Рік тому

    New Day! Lovely inspiring video. Thank you ❤

  • @suzannemarshall7458
    @suzannemarshall7458 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful video. Loved the gallery, your sketches and projects and esp. seeing you and Sandi meeting. Two of my fav artists.

  • @marythomas5656
    @marythomas5656 Рік тому +1

    Love this so much, meeting new people, learning new things. Each day IS a new day. ♡

  • @neyruzAJ
    @neyruzAJ 8 місяців тому

    New Day!... Embracing each new day as an artist who has experienced numerous setbacks and losses, I find solace and hope in the promise of new beginnings. Every dawn brings with it the opportunity to create, to grow, and to forge ahead with renewed determination. Despite the challenges, I remain steadfast in my belief in the power of fresh starts and the endless possibilities they hold. Hugs all the way from the Netherlands :)

  • @exmoorbeastie
    @exmoorbeastie Рік тому

    New Day! Great vlog Mel. See you soon on the pottery collaboration 😮 Jerry

  • @NicolaNewman
    @NicolaNewman Рік тому +1

    New Day! Loved seeing all of your adventures, Mel. Thanks for sharing your past month. Congratulations on the lovely show and I love your new zine.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks Nicola, so nice to be able to share with others these art adventures.

  • @JaneCullen-z4x
    @JaneCullen-z4x 7 місяців тому

    Fabulous inspirational video. I love everything about it. Thank you so much. I’m enjoying discovering the world of sketchbooks in my retirement. 😊

  • @kfrost6036
    @kfrost6036 Рік тому

    New day. Loved seeing your exhibition with Natasha and Kriksis, thank you very much for sharing.

  • @lynnboyd33
    @lynnboyd33 Рік тому +3

    Still only part way thru this awesome video. Your sketches are amazing, and I adore your scenery, especially all those old homes and buildings surrounding you! Not to mention your voice is beyond soft and soothing. I also see you've been meeting up, with the ever adorable Sandy Hester! I think with the two of you working side by side, even a terrific force of wind, couldn't stop you!

  • @francinetoni268
    @francinetoni268 Рік тому +4

    New Day, and a beautiful day! What a wonderful video, Melanie, my favorite so far! Thank you so much for sharing yourself, your life, and your art with us. Can’t wait to check out your Zine. 💜

  • @joannebarlow2324
    @joannebarlow2324 Рік тому

    Lovely video. Every day's a new day xx

  • @reeseosbornestudios
    @reeseosbornestudios Рік тому

    Such a fun video. Loved watching Sandy's video and this one.

  • @jenniferscott708
    @jenniferscott708 Рік тому

    💜 love this! To another new day 💜

  • @monicabiashi4866
    @monicabiashi4866 Рік тому

    New day! What a wonderful vlog, loved everything about it, gallery, new products and the meeting with Sandi.❤

  • @Gwenolabarz
    @Gwenolabarz Рік тому +2

    Wholesome. Thanks for sharing. There’s something so pure and raw and real about landscape painting/drawings from life. If I had beautiful scenery like you do I’d probably do more art like that. Truly inspiring. It’s really cool that you have a little shop with loads of cool artwork. Good luck on your art career/hobby.

    • @danb4282
      @danb4282 Рік тому +1

      It’s also really fun doing this in less beautiful places! My uni city is very grey and brutalist and I spent a week filling a mini sketchbook with buildings and landscapes from life. It made a place that will never be conventionally beautiful new and exciting to me, and made me feel much fonder towards its oddities

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou! I find anything is interesting when you draw it particularly from life.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      @@danb4282 Definitely!

  • @SallyDeBoard
    @SallyDeBoard Рік тому

    Beautiful new day!🎉

  • @jackiegates8196
    @jackiegates8196 Рік тому

    New day, what an inspiring concept😊

  • @btwilks
    @btwilks Рік тому

    New Day - because i watched to the end. Thanks for the video with some interesting artwork, local sightseeing - as well as an unexpected visiting UA-cam celebrity!

  • @marjorie8648
    @marjorie8648 3 місяці тому

    New Day! Loved this video. Now I’m off to draw😊🌷

  • @imrantariq1977
    @imrantariq1977 Рік тому

    Thank you for the inspiration ❤🙏🏼🌹

  • @rl4424
    @rl4424 Рік тому

    Hi Mel, Love your art work and your videos. Everyday is a NEW DAY to create! 😊❤KEEP SMILING ❣️

  • @debsllewelyn230
    @debsllewelyn230 Рік тому

    Well done Mel! 56k views so far and 4k more subscribers yay!! So pleased for you, Beautiful video btw xxxx

  • @crownedbee5840
    @crownedbee5840 Рік тому

    So agree with you! New things step out and collaborate and connection all things to do now. Well done on your exhibition which led to more connections.
    Lovely seeing Sandie too.
    Blessings❤

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Collaborations gift us with so many things you don't expect! Thankyou!

  • @sublimeister9630
    @sublimeister9630 Рік тому +3

    Combining drawing with clay…looks fun. 👍 Nice landscape views and colorful paintings. You’re certainly good at capturing the beauty of the place. 🙏😊

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thankyou! It was a really fun workshop and I hope to share the results in another video soon.

  • @unnatikhanna5515
    @unnatikhanna5515 Рік тому

    OH MY GOD I LOVE!!! THIS I LOVE YOU.... idk why i am crying writing this or maybe I do... your work has a melody to it... similar to how jazz works on my ears

  • @dianaseely4852
    @dianaseely4852 Рік тому

    New day. I especially enjoyed the Sandy Hester portion. But it was all good. I really like your painting style. Crisp, vivid, cheerful, colorful.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou Diana, nice to read your description of my work.

  • @robertterrell3065
    @robertterrell3065 8 місяців тому

    All the way to the "new day" and I enjoy your videos quite a lot. That's saying something. I've mostly been an abstract artist all my life. For the last few years I've been doing more abstract landscap-ish things. Anyway, I'm sure I'll be watching more of your videos.

  • @GenieGeerArtyology
    @GenieGeerArtyology Рік тому

    New day! I LOVE this and you know I declare myself your #1 fan in Texas!

  • @gabischmidt2753
    @gabischmidt2753 Рік тому

    Hi Mel! New day! I was so happy to meet you and Kriksis in person at your exhibition:)). I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo with you and Kriksis which is very sad. I'm glad the exhibition was successful and maybe I can visit another one of yours when we are in Cornwall at this time. It was so lovely to holiday in your home again. I was able to sketch the wonderful place with the church of storm. We found it:)). And I did sketches at a few other places too. Unfortunately, holidays always pass quickly. Your words at the beginning of the video were wonderful. Accept each day anew as it is. Explore. Paint. And be grateful. I can't wait to see your work with Pippa:). It sounds very beautiful. The day with Sandi was certainly a wonderful experience. Thank you very much for the video, your work and the kind words. Take care. Gabi❤

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear Gabi and that you sketched some more pages. It was really lovely to see your sketchbook too. Yes I completely forgot to take photos on Saturday hopefully another time we will see you!

  • @Purpleladybirdart
    @Purpleladybirdart Рік тому +1

    This video was lovely to watch. So uplifting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing 🙏💜

  • @moniqueasselin6254
    @moniqueasselin6254 Рік тому

    New day!
    So enjoyed your video. Have been following Sandi for a few years now and very much enjoyed the video. Glad to « know » you as well.
    Cheers.

  • @jessicahadden5207
    @jessicahadden5207 Рік тому

    New day! Loved it! ❤

  • @jenniek4617
    @jenniek4617 Рік тому +2

    What a lovely video Mel. I so LOVE your sketchbook! How amazing to have such a fantastic body of work. This was just what I needed today, I feel really depressed because of the state of the world, there are so many problems around me all the time in my personal life I find it really hard to keep going. This was a ray of sunshine this morning and I shall try to keep your words in my mind today….it’s never too late. Thank you Mel ❤

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +2

      Thankyou Jennie ❤️ it is hard not to be affected by everything but I find I have to just focus on what is around me and where I can make a positive change. Keep going x

  • @jenns_artlandia7896
    @jenns_artlandia7896 Рік тому +1

    The frames are beautiful. I have a few with botanicals sandwiched in. Ranger sketchbooks are made durable. Lovely artwork. New fan. New Day. Thank you ❤

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      They work so well and I can imagine great for pressed flowers. Thanks for watching!

  • @magpie_mel
    @magpie_mel Рік тому +1

    New subscriber here -- Helen sent me ;) -- what a lovely video. New day! :D

  • @bunsy0808
    @bunsy0808 Рік тому

    New day! Fun with Sandi and your sketches are gorgeous.

  • @colorcapacity2779
    @colorcapacity2779 Рік тому

    New Day! Love those square format sketchbooks. Love seeing the scenery all around your country and your rendering of it.

  • @cotedelpiano
    @cotedelpiano Рік тому

    Beautiful video, Mel, and some of the things you said really resonated with me. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch Рік тому

    absolutely wonderful. Jumped over from Sandi's video to here. Thanks for the share. Tears of joy

  • @samosbiston
    @samosbiston Рік тому

    I've loved feeling a part of all of your lives, it was such a joy this last week to see Sandi's, Kriksis and your videos as you came together with your art 💕🙏

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou! Yes I really enjoyed seeing Sandi and Kriksis' videos too.

  • @michaelgeisert289
    @michaelgeisert289 Рік тому

    Great New Day to see this vid!

  • @JennyGranberry
    @JennyGranberry Рік тому +1

    Loved this video! Its so beautifully shot, edited and narrated. I feel excited and inspired after watching it! Thank you!

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 Рік тому

    Didn’t know the Ranger book would handle watercolors so well. I have a couple of them.

  • @triciabennetts6578
    @triciabennetts6578 Рік тому

    New day! Love your work Melanie - visual feast of colour and texture ❤

  • @heatherbrownlees3253
    @heatherbrownlees3253 Рік тому

    New Day, what a great video. Loved it. I love Cornwall, I was there in 2018. Hopefully I can get back again.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks Heather, a beautiful part of the world and definitely worth another visit!

  • @yogiyogi3047
    @yogiyogi3047 Рік тому

    New day, so lovely to see all you've been doing ❤

  • @RockDove5212
    @RockDove5212 Рік тому

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! Incredibly beautiful books.

  • @TracieWho
    @TracieWho Рік тому

    one of my most fav episodes ever!

  • @marilynburke7609
    @marilynburke7609 Рік тому

    Very nice video. Thank you.😊❤️

  • @sarahhopkins577
    @sarahhopkins577 Рік тому +3

    i loved this video Mel! I love the collaboration and such a pretty place. Your sketchbook zine is gorgeous. the whole video inspires me. a new day every day, what a great and positive idea. thank you for all you do 🙂

  • @lindanonnenmann1112
    @lindanonnenmann1112 Рік тому

    New Day...simply wonderful ❤ Loved every minute of it. I watcher your collaboration with Sandi and Im so happy you were able to meet in person. Your video was very heart-warming.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks linda! It was a bit surreal that we got to actually meet face to face! Who'd have thought?

  • @anjasmedartaps8225
    @anjasmedartaps8225 Рік тому

    New Day❣️ loved this vlog and the thought of doing something in community / going out and meet up ~ that inspires me so much!

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Definitely is a good thing to do and encourages more creativity!

  • @vickiescott2243
    @vickiescott2243 Рік тому

    New day! Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring to see my favorite artists all in one video. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 Рік тому

    Such a fun vlog to watch. Such views, beautiful work by all, and meeting the loveable and talented Sandi Hester! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

  • @Ms_Ink
    @Ms_Ink Рік тому

    Happy New Day, Melanie! So amazing seeing Natasha’s, Sandi’s, Kriksis’s and your amazing work all in one place! Just needed Lily Moon’s work and it would have been even more perfect!! 😍

  • @v4l324
    @v4l324 Рік тому

    So beautiful!

  • @AmandaBeck-xr9eu
    @AmandaBeck-xr9eu Рік тому

    This is a very inspiring and uplifting video. I listen to the podcast too! Thank you 🙏

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for listening to the podcast too!

  • @Janartable
    @Janartable Рік тому

    I will just live through you. This was a delicious video. Off to look at your website. :)

  • @lucysmith7658
    @lucysmith7658 Рік тому

    A beautiful New Day ;)

  • @fragariavesca9333
    @fragariavesca9333 Рік тому

    New day! Love your art and the peace of your voice. Thank you for sharing this journey of yours with others.🌟

  • @andeemay5954
    @andeemay5954 Рік тому

    New day…going out to enjoy and sketch the day!! Thank you so much for this…just put in my order for your landscape book and calendar….loved seeing your visit with Sandi as I am also a huge fan of hers as well…such positive energy….from a big fan from Canada..(if you ever travel here, we have lots of sea scapes (East coast) fields (western Canada) and mountains (British Columbia)!! 😊

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Ah thankyou! I've been doing orders the last week or so, so hopefully yours is on the way! Sounds amazing, maybe one day I'll get to travel that side of the ocean!

  • @jessieg4901
    @jessieg4901 Рік тому

    New day!!❤❤

  • @ScotCampbellwindowpainter
    @ScotCampbellwindowpainter Рік тому

    I love Autumn, my favorite season.

  • @tracyvoorhis3349
    @tracyvoorhis3349 Рік тому

    A “New Day”. I love that! I’m in my early 50’s and have taken some of Sandi’s art classes. I’m new to painting. I can’t wait to see your collab combining art with pottery. 😍

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thankyou Tracy, I plan to share what we created in another video soon. It was a fun two days of sketching on paper and clay.

  • @RainbowObsidian777
    @RainbowObsidian777 Рік тому

    I love your sketches! absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. 💗✌

  • @AnArtistJourney77
    @AnArtistJourney77 Рік тому

    Hi, This is my first time viewing your channel. The algorithm sent you my way because sketchbook is in the title. I truly enjoyed your vlog. It was very inspiring. I subscribed. I can't wait to watch more of your channel.

    • @MelanieChadwick
      @MelanieChadwick  Рік тому

      Thanks for clicking through and watching! And welcome to the channel.

  • @paulineshelley4421
    @paulineshelley4421 Рік тому

    New day! I loved your video, and listening to your story of how you began going out sketching every day. Thank you.

  • @Ltaman1000
    @Ltaman1000 Рік тому

    Inspirational video as always Mel

  • @caroldrummond1389
    @caroldrummond1389 Рік тому

    what an absolutely lovely and inspiring video! Thanks for sharing xx

  • @joannemoore9591
    @joannemoore9591 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and so love your videos.