Sat Chat 9/12/20 / Quitting the Gym
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2020
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When you said you felt like a slacker, I almost choked on my coffee! I don't know how you fit everything you do into a 24 hr day. Enjoy your "day off" tomorrow!
I'm in California (Sacramento) and the fires have been unbelievable. I've lived in CA my entire life and I've never seen anything even close to what is happening right now; and then to also see what is happening in Oregon and Washington. Add to that the crazy election and Covid and you have a real cluster. But this too will pass. It doesn't feel like it will, but it will.
And thank God for art for escapism. That has been a huge help this year. Thank you Lindsay, for your smile, sharing your knowledge, and optimism. It helps!
Fellow Californian here. Also been here my entire life (many decades). These fires are the direct result of the Democrats refusing to clear the forests. It's their mismanagement of California and its resources that have caused all of our problems (no electricity, epic fires, man made drought, etc.). Once upon a time, when California was still a red state, it was the promised land. Few, if any, government regulations made it the land of opportunity (not for nothing was it called the Golden State), and it was as free and open as South Dakota. Now, we're the highest taxed state in the nation yet rank dead last in quality of life. The Democrats have destroyed this state to such an extent that hubby (also a native) and I are going to have to retire someplace else. If you vote Democrat, stop. Also, make sure to sign the recall Newsom petition. If we don't remove that narcissistic hobgoblin, he's going to tank what's left of our economy after his ridiculous covid measures have taken their toll.
@@susangarland6869 I don't think political diatribes belong on this art space. My apologies to everyone for my original message.
Oh dear Lindsay! I totally am with you on the still having to make a bed after a brutally long day. I think the last time I did that, I literally laid on the bed and blubbered for a few moments, lol! I think the solution was to toss a flat sheet on bed and put a sleeping bag over us to make it till the next day!!!! One of the many reasons I have loved you here on youtube is that you were one of the first crafter/artist's I found here. Your hot glue homemade stencil video was a revelation to me. "Dont burn your hands off kids!" Still is my favorite! Your really useful crafter and beginning artists tutorials were and still are my favorite videos ever! That you have such sympathy for us poor Californian's (really all west coasters and the rest of the world) just makes me love you even more. Your practical, fun, all encompassing heart is I am sure, one of the many things that makes you the love of your family, friends and communities hearts. Thank You from the bottom of my heart all the way across the country here in central California. Happy Birthday to your sweet 16 daughters. May it be a fun weekend for you all! I know you will use common down home sense to strike the balance between a pandemic and kids fun, many high pitched squeals of joy to you all! Sorry for the long winded comment but between you, CatHand, ShelC here on youtube, you make the world a better place during difficult times. Much Joy Be Yours! Anne 🤎💜💙🤎💜💙👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Oh, I SO wish you would do that snowy lamppost piece in watercolor!!!! Beautiful!!
Your painting style is so magical, mystical and merry...love it! I also am looking forward to the fall and cooler weather, decorating and hopefully a little entertaining.
You are hilarious and always make me smile BUT when you say you are LAZY for using others' photos for creating wonderful art, I want to take a skillet to the back of your head (my Grama's solution to "knocking some sense" into someone). You are amazingly productive. I tend to not envy folks for having more talent or more money or more land BUT I DO have energy envy. You are inspiring with your ability to get so much done AND raise a family. You are a gift to all of us who watch you.
Thank you Lindsay for another fabulous Sat chat ☀️ You’re a ray of sunshine and the weekends wouldn’t be the same without you ☺️
Stay safe and stay creative xXx
Hi Lindsay, I love every SatChat you do. Your upbeat personality is so inspiring. But today I was happy because you were so real about our lives these days. I have pretty much stayed in since March. I am "old" and have some health issues so trying to stay safe. I too have the same feelings and it is a hard job to stay positive. My faith has helped the most but I miss so much having the celebrations with my children. Luckily we had a beautiful summer and could get together outside. But dreading the long winter and early darkness. I guess I have complained enough, but like you, sometimes you just have to tell it like it is 🤔
Mary Adiutori I want to see how we pull off Black Friday. Should be interesting given the pandemic and the mask naysayers.
Slacker--LOL! Less true words were never spoken :-) It's inspiring to hear the ways that you press yourself to grow.
Lindsay, you are one of the most motivated people I know, and I want you to stop telling yourself you're lazy. You are far from lazy- so stop saying that! You're inspirational to me and thousands of others and you're delightfully humble for someone so talented and creative. I have loved your videos for YEARS and look forward to them. Thank you for working so hard for all of us!
I love your chats, Lindsay. No way are you a slacker. You have more energy and ideas. Your art is fantastic. Happy 16th birthday to your twins. They have a great mom.😊
Thank you for being so uplifting and being a beam of happiness your the best
The paintings that you did are gorgeous! They make it tempting to try the classes!😉 Have a good weekend!
oh you definitely should!!! they're amazing!
Got my beads, got my coffee, got Sat Chat..... life is "normal" for 30 minutes. Thanks, Lindsay :) My granddaughters have a small group of friends we let come over. Most weekends are noisy but as safe as we can make all that "fun" and I refuse to feel guilty. Normally I'd say we're out in the country with good fresh air but.....wildfires. We don't have anything burning close to us but...seems like all the smoke from every fire in the state is trapped over our valley....It's been days since we've been able to see the neighbor's house. Rain is desperately needed
I LOVE Bernadette & you would also like her friend named Cat from England. I LOVE watching Bernadette. Love listening to you on your Saturday chats.
Another winning Sat Chat! Your paintings look beautiful. I agree, I am so over this pandemic stuff. I actually got out and about for a while this morning, masked of course. Got to see one of my good friends that I hadn't seen since February. It was fun. Take care, stay safe, and party on!!😁
I misread the title and was looking forward to an interesting project on how to quilt the gym 🙂👌☑️
Oh Lindsay, I was just doing a work out on a recently purchased home elliptical cross trainer to compensate for lack of gyming and usual work out options. And guess what I was watching while doing my maiden workout, your sat chat! Thanks a mill got me through it! Yup we're all waiting for life as we knew it to return!🌸🌸
"I worked until 10 last night"
"I'm such a slacker"
Oh, Lindsay....
Well, let me just say, you are delightful yourself!! I love how you're mind works and how you get your creative juices flowing. Yes please, to the rain in California and Oregon. We have the smoke up here in BC. Canada. Bless us all and a big NO thanks to The HandmadesTale. Love you and your videos Lindsay!!
Lindsey it bothers me how much you put yourself down in theses videos ☹ I know you say it with a laugh and a joke, but I respect you so much and think so highly of you as a person. You are far from lazy and I don't believe you need to justify everything you say. You always have the best intentions. Please try to love yourself moreand speak about yourself with kinder words as you encourage your students to do. You have a whole community behind you❤
Yup, all that negative self talk is not appropriate! You are smart, creative and empathetic. We would never want you to change for us.
Thank you for your thoughts on the fires. I lost my home in 2018 and still waiting to rebuild. This current fire season has been equally as scary. My heart goes out to those evacuated right now. The whole west coast is in turmoil.. love your Sat Chats.
I love listening to you speak! It’s so calming :)
I live in Washington state. The fires in Oregon, California and here are absolutely devastating. The air quality is awful. My poor (almost)16 year old yhad a complete meltdown yesterday. Kids are all distance ed here so now she is stuck at home and inside. Going outside burns her eyes and throat. Praying for rain here!
Happy Birthday to your girls! I hope they have a wonderful party with their friends and forget about the stress of the world for a little while.
Stay safe Renae.
Thank you. We are safe where we are. Just hoping for the rain promised Monday and hunkering down inside doing art while we wait!
I love Bernadette! Found her not too long ago also. And can't wait for your marker review. Blessings
Hi Lindsay,just a shout out to you and to add a quote here regarding that beautiful centerpiece behind you there with the cakes and pies and all the goodies.Thank you for sharing.🏆😀🤗💐🌹🌹
"Baking may be regarded as a science, but it's the chemistry between the ingredients and the cook that gives desserts life. Baking is done out of love, to share with family and friends, to see them smile."
Anna Olson
Oh boy i want to take all classes even though i am way behind with my current classes of yours.. I love love love love ALLLLL the paintings you showed!! The food looks yummy and beautiful and the oils are beautiful, the fall autumn painting are so pretty too! Oh and yes I put my foot in my mouth all the time, i mix up my words and say the wrong thing make a fool of myself trying to fix it! EEKS! Lol I love historical fashion they wore such beautiful things then well the wealthy did and the poor were pretty creative.. Yep i hate this pandemic too i can't go anywhere except docs, so i thank God for how inspiring you are and Rubber stamp Tapestry keeping me busy with fun! Thank you !!
Your still life’s are breathtaking! I want to see you create all of them! I especially love your dessert piece. Yum!
Aaaaah! You have entered the realm of historical fashion! It's a rabbit hole and so much fun. Bernadette is just the tip of the iceberg. Her videos are very aesthetically pleasing. Costuming Drama is a great vlog style channel and she likes fashion plates that could be useful for your challenge.
Gosh Lindsay I would never say ou are lazy, reference photo or not, sometimes needs must. You are inspirational. I'm not an artist but you inspire me to try new things. On the time diffence challenge you had this week - I know that feeling well, I'm in the UK and love my american Football but those late kick-offs I can't watch live as the don't start until 1.30am here. Keep doing what you do. You brighten my day with your glowing face, smile and energy oh and that amazing hair. x
That sweets painting is so beautiful!! Wow
For some reason, california seems to be getting the bulk of the attention. I went to college in Oregon and its way on fire, too. Many friends have had to evacuate. So scary. Meanwhile, in Texas we had torrential down pours. Go figure.
Yes, I saw where entire neighborhoods in Oregon were reduced to ash. It's so sad - so many without homes now.
Light golden brown hair sounds lovely Lindsay! I'm so jealous your roots are still dark - lol!
I like that you challenge your self where Art is concerned to be even better. What a great inspiration and example you are!
Hi Lindsay! Love all of the paintings! Especially love the desserts! The historical fashion idea sounds amazing. So happy the Girls are getting a party. I think you should treat yourself to Ikea Alex drawers for a base of your craft table. You deserve it! You may even find them second hand on one of the selling apps. You really are accomplishing so much. Please never feel bad if you can’t post as often. We will support whatever brings joy in your life. It is then reflected in your happiness, creativity and positive energy. We really are in such a strange time. You are truly a light in the darkness! Hugs and blessings to you and your family❤️
We dont have IKEA stores around here sadly.
Yes, there are still people out there and it is good to see them. I broke up with my gym too... thank you for thinking of Cali, we need all the positive thoughts about rain. Thank you for another Sat Chat, I enjoyed listening while I am filling and replacing nibs on Spectrum Noir markers (still trying to make sense of their color arrangement...ah!). :)
The October fashion sounds like a good prompt, it would be really interesting to see different style like from simple, to formal, to something avant-garde 😍
Bernadette is great and very calming! Watch Abby Cox she has your energy and is fun to watch too.
I really like Bernadette too and I don't even sew. She is so proper and ladylike.
You, who worked until 10pm every night this week, a SLACKER??? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Seriously, I get the thing about the same photos, but you are soooooo not a slacker! You are one of, if not the, hardest working people I know! Stay safe, have fun with the girls, and happy birthday to them!
Hi Lindsay I was watching you on Craftworld. You looked beautiful with the make up and necklace. You had told us you were going to have to be up really early to it and I can say you would never know. I also loved the marker blending class. I feel like we have you on our side of the world now. I know Saturday is just a chat but I look forward to it every week. Thank you.
Aww, thank you so much:)
Bob Burridge does Art of the Carolinas! I love his work! How exciting for your. Such an honor. It’s a big deal. Good for you. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈🍾🎊
Hello Lindsey, thank you, for sharing this information. Your studio is so fun. I pray I’m well enough by then. Thank you, for all you do. Ive been quiet unwell since November. Watching some videos helps.
I understand wanting to challenge yourself and not only paint from reference photos. But at the same time I really appreciate that you do use those resources, because it sort of feels like a permission to do the same, which as a beginner I really need. I think one of the things that are holding me back as an artist is the idea that I should be able to draw from my imagination to be a "proper" artist, and while I know theoretically that that isn't true, I'm still struggling to convince myself that I'm not cheating.
OMG, only you would plan on treating a wounded pumpkin! That could be your next video series! Ha, ha! That's why I love your videos. It's always something surprising and new.
I have to get caught up on my crafting. I just have been so drained the past two weekends that I'm just not feeling it. This virus has just drug on and on.
Happy almost fall!
Lovely Cakes Lindsey Good on you love your thinking re the ref photos! Yes the lamp post in watercolor would be bootiful!
Happy Birthday to your daughters! Have a great celebration.
so relatable. this channel is everything.
Thank you!
After doing a lot of thought, I am going to do Inktober. It has always been something I look forward to. I have watched several videos about the controversy and I am going to have to leave it up to the courts to hash it out. In the mean time, I am going to do it for my mental health and artistic growth and forget the drama. Thanks you for always being honest and real.
Excited for your marker review and new hair! I absolutely feel you on the drinking a fancy Starbucks drink and just browsing the art/craft stores. XD I miss just lazy shopping without having an item in mind. My sister and I still buy our guilty pleasure drinks, but we just sip them on our walks with the doggies instead. Not that we’ve been able to g outside this week. The smoke in Los Angeles isn’t as bad as in SF. (Our sky’s are not orange) but the air quality is still really bad. The cars and everything outside had a thin layer of soot. It’s yuck. Thankfully, my family doesn’t live very close to the major wild fires, though last night the mountains to a neighboring city caught fire. -sigh- We’re used to wildfires, but honestly, the COVID lockdown just makes everything seem worse. No worries though, this too shall pass.
Thanks for mentioning craft world again!!! I couldn't remember the name from before..AND you are SO PRETTY!!!!
Your studio gets more colorful each week!
Lindsay, you are saying everything I’ve been thinking. Especially The Handmaid’s Tale ! Fall has always been my favorite and I have a big birthday this year in November. It is so sad.
Me too. Love the lamp post
Youe enthusiasm for life is inspiring, so much that your recordings are enjoyed by friends who don't craft, they just enjoy you and your boundless energy and goodwill! When people let me down, and even loved ones can sometimes do that, I watch you, and you restore my faith in my fellow man. Your desire to do the right thing in consideration of our planet, and those who share it with you, is heartwarming and wonderful. I can make the effort when we have people like you and David Attenborough. :) (Your new hair colour is fabulous, it's magical especially for your eyes, they are dazzling.)
Aww. You are so sweet:)
LOVE Bernadette Banner! Also, Abby Cox, Cathy Hay and and and . . . definitely a vortex you can get sucked into! October is also Victober; reading Victorian-era authors. Lots going on. LOVE your chatty vlogs! :-)
Lindsay, I know you have your down days, seriously, who doesn't? You however, bring joy whenever you post a new video. Even on your "I'm not really feeling it" days, you still bring a smile. I'm pretty sure that at least 85% of the people who watch you, will smile, and in turn they will smile at someone, so you're spreading smiles like ripples in a pond. Okay, this is kinda "new age-y" but numerically 2020 was going to be a bad year. We're almost done with it, and then we can move on to better times. (I wouldn't count on a vaccine though, they're liable to cause more harm than good in this case! I've already had it. It took me a bit longer to get over it than my family but I have asthma, so that was to be expected, But I Did get over it. No Dr's, no hospitals, and no harsh pharmaceuticals. Fear lowers your immunity. So stay upbeat and don't let the media rule you through fear. Stay calm and paint on!) Your hair looks great BTW, roots and all!
Happy 16th Birthday to your. wonderful girls!!!🎂🎉🎁
The Weasley house in Harry Potter 😂
we all that a little Weasley in us
I haven't been to the gym in months but still pay the fee. It might be time to quit now. I've considered getting my treadmill out of storage, yes I'm desperate. I cant even get excited about crafting. Oh my. I WILL look forward to watching you do your halloween cards. Halloween is also one of my favorite holidays!
I have been following Bernadette for a long time now. Maybe a little less than you. I find it so funny that one my favorite youtubers has started watching another of my favorite youtubbers when you guys are not in the same "sphere". I find her so entertaining and fascinating to watch how she makes clothes and I really like listening to her talking. I do however know that I will never try to do what she does, contrary to your videos that I have followed and I am trying to learn watercolours. I have put both of your channels in the background on my computer during this pandemic, sometimes while I was working, or cleaning or just painting. You have made kept me company during these months. You both have such nice voices to hear, I dont get sick of hearing it like some other youtubers, its like having a friend talking to you while you do stuff. :-) So glad you found her and like her. Don't go too dark on your hair, I think you look so nice blond. :-)
Happy 16th birthday girls! We are so sick of the pandemic here too! Hate wearing the masks! Hang in there Lindsey! You made me smile😁
Slacker (NOT) I can’t believe all you do/accomplish! I love that you are always doing something different. I enjoy watching what ever you film. Have fun at the party, they only turn 16 once 😍
Treat bags please. Love your chats. All our birthdays are in the fall too. Happy Birthday !!!!
I must look that lady up that sews the Victorian clothes and pockets - I love a comfy dress or skirt with pockets (not something that looks like I'm wearing a tarp but a more fitted look). I love those paintings behind you and then to see the still life set up was so cool! Have fun with the twins sweet 16 birthday party! Take lots of photos!
I'm so jealous of your wall of markers
Enjoyed it. Thanks
I love the avocado! 🥑 and delicious desserts!!
I will stick to photo references as I have no imagination!😁
Hmm, I wonder if they don’t celebrate Halloween, if I’m really a year older? Bwahahahaha!
You are a busy lazy.So cool all the things you de the teaching and classes.Good for you.
Oh I sub to Bernadette! She does some interesting things. Love what she makes. It's a true labor of love! The 'pirate' shirt she just posted was awesome.
I have a janky craft room too lol I've made shelves to fit places and supplies. I don't think it looks too janky though cause I've limited my color pallets etc. I made my own desk and love it. I made spaces on the side to fit bamboo trays from walmart to hold ink and other similar stuff. One side has an opening where I slide my trimmers and score boards etc. Really happy w how it turned out.
You may also like Evelyn Wood, who has a Vintage Sewing School in Australia. I thoroughly enjoy her, because like you, she is very real. And if you should remember the name of that app, I would love to know it. I also hate driving to the gym, or getting dressed up to sweat, if you know what I mean. But I need to start doing something more before I become a jiggly mound.
I love Bernadette's channel! She's amazing.
You're busy !!! Take care and have fun
Shanty studio. Fantastic description
You have a lot on your plate and you handle it beautifully. I agree that I'm done with this pandemic but we won't be back to normal for a very long time. Especially here in California where even if I can get away who knows where the fires will be. These are trying times but we'll get through it. I guess I will have a mask in my car and one in my purse for the rest of my life.
Grandkids are in school only two days a week.....
You're such a busy lady...I love your videos ❤️
Lindsay I’m with you about being over this pandemic. I want the much more social and much less restrictive old normal to return. Face masks are abnormal for humans and such a discomfort. I, too have to keep masks in the car (a couple, actually) because I forget that we need them till I get to a public place. Such things we took for granted in the old normal, you know...like unencumbered breathing😳 I hope the kids had a nice get together to celebrate the girls’ birthday. Take care!🌺
Love Ms. Banner! Just watched the pirate shirt episode. So cool.
I quit the gym months ago. Need to find a stationary bike but they are sold out everywhere.
Was just thinking I need one, wonder if someone has them second hand
S Liberto buy a kit so you can put your bike in the house. That is your stationary bike. Not sure where you live, but they sell on amazon. Bike trainer stand.
Try eBay.
Get one that you can make energy with, hook it up to a battery. Then you will feel even more productive.There seem to be plenty of exercise equipment every January
Try looking on free cites for an exercise bike. I see them often on Craigslist, facebook marketplace, nextdoor, and freecycle.
Your makeup looks really nice today, I have tried to watch some of your other channels but have bad WiFi in hospital and I hope to get to see them soon 🤗 I should be home soon and can't wait to get in front of my paints and at least smear some paint on paper. I have not been able to paint for a few months . I'm a slacker 😄 love you have fun at the party and wishing your girls happy birthday. Bye for now
Feel better soon:)
Hang in there! Sending you HUGS! 💙🤗💙🤗💙🤗💙🤗💙🤗💙
Thanks for the hugs. I had hoped to get home this week but now I need to go to a rehab center. For a while it is amazing how fast you loose strength. But I'm going to work really hard to get home.my neighbor has been taking care of my cat and she said she's not going to give her back cuz she likes her.lol I am happy calie my cat is comfortable and happy . Love 💟 to you and your family. Stay safe and happy.
That's amazing . . . I just discovered Betnadette Banner this week, too! I'm bingeing all her videos.
On one hand its obnoxious to have to disclaim about taking pandemic precautions, on the other hand I appreciate it because I don't want to support anyone that isn't taking it seriously. The longer people screw around and deny it, the longer it goes on and I've quietly unfollowed people who aren't practicing safety. We need anyone with any amount of audience to be positive examples, because sadly people form their opinion against science. I do think people who see others not taking it seriously become lax themselves.
Unrelated, another fun historical fashion/cosplayer I like is Rachel Maksy!
Amen to that, I'm tired honestly about people complaining about how inconvenient wearing a mask is, God forbid they try to protect others, then complaining about how inconvenient a global pandemic is. If people would just do what was asked of them for safety, this would have been over by now, but too many selfish people in this world. I will. Continue to take this seriously because my family means the world to me and no matter how inconvenient anyone thinks it is, I would never want to potentially kill someone.
the space where you work in full color👌👌
You don't owe explanations to strangers about your purchases at the grocery. Buy all the junk food & cakes you want. Its nobody's business. My daughter just had her birthday too. We just did a family only party. I had a fleeting microsecond of thought about covid then lit up her candles. I'm beyond over this covid pandemic. I'm not giving up everything in my life bc of it. I have forgotten to put on my mask so many times when I go out. Its just not normal.
Lindsey, your are way too harsh on yourself. You do so much, so productive. Be nice to yourself. I know exactly what you mean about wanting to do things where you actually see people and feel a little more normal. We have been having in person parking lot services for church. Most of our congregation is in high risk group so being in a building is not feasible. When it was cold- living in Minnesota we have a lot of cold- of course that was not possible so I am dreading when we have to go back to zooming. Thankful that we have that option but so so nice to gather and see each other, while still being responsible. I have been going to gym and it is just wonderful, we don't have to wear masks and it is as close to normal as anything these days. Take care, God bless. Happy Birthday to your girls and enjoy the celebration.
I've followed Bernadette since she just started on UA-cam. She's amazing Every video she makes is interesting. She spends a lot of time learning who to improve her video. Her BFF is Cathy Hay who has an interesting channel as well Cathy is remaking The Peacock Dress- a copy of a Worth dress. It's fascinating. Bernadettes Sibling Dani has a channel and Instagram. They are more active on Instagram nowadays. They do incredible cosplays.
The experts up here in Canada seem to be of the opinion that Trick or Treating is probably on the safer side (and suggested maybe putting the bowl of candy out, and you staying at least 6 feet away from it, letting the kids take the candy on their own). Any parties are still advised against.
I usually make treat bags so no one has to paw through a bowl so I might do that;)
Happy birthday to your twin girls!
You have so many fall birthdays in MAINE because it's realllly cold up there in the winter months, and y'all are trapped in the house needing to do SOMETHING wink wink to keep warm ; -)
Love your hair!
Thanks Lindsay. Good chat.
Love your hair, can't wait to see the light brown. My husband's birthday is halloween! hope you do some halloween themes . You always brighten my day with your tutorials and chats.
Hi Lindsey, Those bulrushes, need throwing away, sooner rather than later, my mum had a display just like yours many many years ago, and overnight they exploded, all I can remember is my mum cleaning up bulrush seeds for months, they went everywhere, I agree they are gorgeous, but they make an awful mess, have a great week and happy crafting.
I know, that also inspired me to go quickly. I put them outside today;)
Sooo what I got from this? Everyone is getting older but ...Lindsay. Seriously she’s looking amazing.
You are so sweet:)
Love u.. You're very special.. From algeria
I enjoyed your discussion and take on using reference photographs. It's a double-edged sword, in a way. We budding artists are always reminded to "paint what you see" - not what you think you see and that really makes sense. We have preconceived notions about what color something is (for instance, the tree trunk is brown, the leaves green, the sun yellow, etc.) but when you actually observe something objectively the colors are different, so there is a struggle of sorts. While I have attempted to plein air a few times, that comes with many struggles as well. Frustrating to get set up and then the weather changes or I am so slow that the sun has moved and I can't capture the light and mood. I feel uncomfortable in public settings when lookie-loo's creep up behind to see what I'm painting. Using photographs is comfortable and the light is not changing, etc. I try to use my own photographs when possible or at least those from sites that permit their use. Besides, I'm not going for any photo-realistic look so I'm not really copying it intensely. I think if I could practice art each and every day, I would intuitively be able to paint colors and shadows and such. I'm trying to make it my goal to "do something" whether sketch, watercolor, oil each and every day to improve and feel more confident. About a month ago I sketched a fox, then I painted him in watercolor, and lastley in acrylic. Each painting was different and I felt like each painting went quicker and more fluidly because I was building up hand memory. It was an enlightening experiment. I really like your glass class. I've watched the entire thing. Today I feel like I have some free time and can begin to give it a try. Thanks for creating these wonderful classes that are so easy to take no matter where we live. Awesome!
Thank you, lisa!
You are a wonderful lady!!
Hi Lindsay! I am fond of saying I only open my mouth to take one foot out and put the other in it... lol❤ you probably resorted to the stock photos because of Covid... and I love gourds too!!!
Do we ever put our feet in our mouths? Really? You have to ask??? Yes! Right up to our hips... which is the only thing that gets us to finally stop talking, meaning the feet don't go in any farther.
Party junk = you have kids, nothing more lol!
Use paper fans for blowing out the candles. Have the kids make them and everyone waves them at once (from sufficient distance that it doesn't become a fan fight).
Re reference photos: I took 2 pictures a bunch of years ago that I always thought would make cool paintings. One is of a sunflower in my garden in CT. The flower is in full bloom and has been adorned with a tiger swallowtail, a monarch, and a bumblebee. The other pic is of a sunset that I happened to notice as I drove home one evening. Normally I prefer sunrises, but this one happened to include green. There was no electronic enhancement at all. If these sound like you'd like to use them, you may, permanently, free of charge... just let me know where to email them.
Paint the cinderblocks! Paint them gold so you can make all the jokes about storing bullion, and others can make jokes about goldbricking!
Re hair color: I used to do the spring/fall change thing too, at least before much of it went gray. So... one year I had a dandy little coupon and sent "him" off to the store (he did all the shopping at the time). Reddish blonde, Clairol... that's what I wrote, and that was the color of the person on the box. I applied it as usual, then took a shower to rinse. I started to dry off, looked in the mirror, and my hair was Fire Engine Red. Whaaaaaat??? I headed right back into the shower, shampooed thoroughly several more times, emerged, and checked the mirror... no change at all. I wouldn't have cared a whit, but I had a dinner to attend that evening, emceed by a nun (she's a good friend of mine). When I arrived at the dinner, I had the unique privilege of watching a nun try to retain her composure as her expressions ran the gamut! Good times!
Re penmanship: That would be a "nope". I have tried. I remember making repeated attempts in 1st grade to try to print as well as (most) of the rest of the class. Of course I could print, but it never looked nice. It wasn't quite "graduated medical school" writing as my subsequent cursive was, but it would never be notable.
Indeed fall, specifically October, is an excellent month as quite a few of my friends (and me too) have birthdays then. The record in our family, though, is February.
FYI Lindsay, I usually only pull one foot out to stick the other one in my mouth!!! I have a great excuse for junk food right now which is, I'm shopping for my mother. Sadly most of it IS for her, and she weighs 103lbs!!! She's always been that way while if I even LOOK at a piece of cake I put on 5lbs!!! So not fair!!!