Huge Birthday Art Haul! | Part 2 - EXPERIMENTATION

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • This is part 2 of my huge birthday art haul. In the last video we opened and swatched all the materials and now we have some fun with experimenting. My favorite part!
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    CHAPTERS
    Intro - 00:00
    A Mish mash of materials - 00:17
    Gold Faber markers - 06:11
    Daniel Smith sticks - 09:14
    Brusho pigments - 10:36
    Final spread - a mix! - 13:47
    Flip through - 20:57
    Thanks for watching!

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  • @monkeymintaka
    @monkeymintaka  22 дні тому +1

    Sorry if the focal shift is distracting! I am still trying to learn how to use my camera and I had it on the wrong setting for some of this. It's only been 3 years, maybe in the fourth year i will finally figure out how to work it.

  • @ShadowoftheDude
    @ShadowoftheDude 27 днів тому +10

    The pencil blender is meant for coloured pencils that aren't water soluble, IE ones that are wax or oil based.
    The way I've seen others use the brusho, or at least similar powders, is to wet the page first and dust the pigment onto it.

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +3

      I felt bad for not reading the blog properly so I went back after filming and found out about the pencils 😂 So I guess I need to try them again with regular pencils!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 26 днів тому +4

    mixed media is always so fun and the way you create really suits your art style 🥰

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  26 днів тому

      Thankyou so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video :)

  • @gedankengefunden
    @gedankengefunden 27 днів тому +5

    „What is the tree thinking“ 🤣🤣🤣 love your videos so so so much! ❤

  • @ImaniTolliver
    @ImaniTolliver 27 днів тому +4

    Also, your humor and personality comes through delightfully with the voiceover - I’m still smiling!

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      🥰🥰🥰 Thankyou!

    • @jessicarushton96
      @jessicarushton96 26 днів тому

      Agreed!

    • @fionahannon_art
      @fionahannon_art 22 дні тому +1

      I think my sister had brusho, she sprinkled it on the paper, then sprayed with a water mister. Or wet paper first then sprinkled on. Absolutely looooove these beautiful tree paintings 🎉🎉🎉

  • @juliart5
    @juliart5 27 днів тому +4

    Hi April! I had to buy the Brushos last year when I watched a lot of videos by Karen Rice. She encourages you to do quick and easy semi abstract watercolor landscapes with old credit cards. And paint. :) She often puts some black brusho at the end on wet areas and it gives a lot of interesting textures. Like all the others in the comments, I also put a little hole in the top so I can use it like a salt shaker. Also I have two D.S. watercolour sticks but somehow I am not using them whether they are great fun.. I am enjoying your videos very much and always look forward to a new one! 💃

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  26 днів тому

      Ooh fun! I haven’t heard of Karen Rice so I’ll have to have a watch :) I’m still not sure what to do with the Daniel smith sticks but I’ll keep experimenting

  • @BeckieArt
    @BeckieArt 26 днів тому +1

    I love how those pieces came out. Your use of colours is so happy!

  • @kerriebradley9445
    @kerriebradley9445 27 днів тому +2

    With the brushos I put pin in the top then remove it and sprinkle them out of the pin hole then replace the pin it's alot easier than opening them up everything and spilling it 😊 love the pictures great video x

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      Thankyou :) A few other clever people have mentioned that as well so I might try it.

  • @jessicarushton96
    @jessicarushton96 26 днів тому +1

    I just love listening to your thoughts in your voice overs 😂 you're so honest and real and funny! I feel super relaxed and inspired after listening to your opinions and thoughts on materials. ❤ there's hope for me yet!

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  26 днів тому

      Thanks for your lovely comment 🥰 I’m glad you are enjoying the videos!

  • @JRose-zk1ni
    @JRose-zk1ni 27 днів тому +1

    Yes, a very cool try - like TOTALY cut in half! Love your tree too, the colours work beautifully together!!

  • @tiffanyc8837
    @tiffanyc8837 14 годин тому

    For the brusho pigments, I found out about them probably a decade ago and I forget who it was who told me about them, but they put these little hardware bits in them that essentially you make a hole in the top and stick the metal hardware in and then you can take it out and shake a bit out through the relatively small hole, I am definitely not explaining this well lol but it does help with the mess in terms of the risky business of opening and closing the little bottle.

  • @deborah5221
    @deborah5221 27 днів тому +1

    What you did with those Brusho’s was amazing. I think they are perfect for you.

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому

      Ahh thanks! I had so much fun with them :) I want to keep experimenting and fitting them into my art.

  • @artsy897
    @artsy897 26 днів тому

    I like the voice overs and watching you as you try things out.
    I loved the trees at the top of the last page, I think it was.

  • @kromafila
    @kromafila 27 днів тому +1

    I love the voiceover, so i can see more of your wonderful art 😊 specially like the tree on the left in your last spread ❤

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому

      Thankyou! I think the VO worked out well even though I was very rambly 😂

  • @jessicastrideart
    @jessicastrideart 26 днів тому +1

    I loved everything in this video! Your tree spread is stunning, especially the landscape with the fluorescent yellow, wow! If you want to see palm trees in the UK we have lots down here in the south west!😊🌴🌴🌴

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  26 днів тому +1

      Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it :) Are you near Cornwall then? Where can I find the palm trees 👀

    • @jessicastrideart
      @jessicastrideart 26 днів тому

      @@monkeymintaka South Devon Torquay sea front has loads, also our garden near Brixham. You'll see them in most places in South Devon and Cornwall. 🥰

  • @Payal_mathur
    @Payal_mathur 27 днів тому +1

    This was so satisfying to watch! Love how you played with every single material! Your trees look so beautiful 😍 I love all of your spreads especially the panels at the end the top left and the right side of the long bottom panel turned out so beautifully. I loved the brusho and the white artgraph the way you’ve used it for the sky 😊 thanks for this lovely video! I love your voice overs and your sense of humor. You’re a whole vibe ❤

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      Thankyou Payal! I’m glad you enjoyed it, it was a super fun video to make 🥰

  • @heartfeltlife8803
    @heartfeltlife8803 27 днів тому +1

    another wonderful video! Love your scribbles and rambles :D

  • @bythesea760
    @bythesea760 20 днів тому

    Liked your colorful haul and swatch page. You absolutely have a personal palette. Nice set of illustrated trees…your sketch club work is really showing in your variety of strokes and approaches to subject. Continue to hone in on your most comfortable media-including substrate; then stay there for a good while, developing your style further-applying it to subject and word and layout⭐️🍀😅

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  20 днів тому

      Thanks for your thoughtful comment :) Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LucyLocksArt
    @LucyLocksArt 27 днів тому +1

    What is the tree thinking hahah. I personally love your voiceovers!

  • @angeladawson2142
    @angeladawson2142 27 днів тому +1

    You can use Brusho on fabric too! We also use it at work/school to colour the water play tray!

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому

      Oh fun! I might have to try that. Will they wash out though?

  • @selmag5819
    @selmag5819 15 днів тому

    oh, please, do use the goldfaber markers on 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper! it doesn't even have to be cotton. i swatched mine just today on my canson paper (my tombows, too) and the goldfaber are sooooo pigmented, they don't leave streaks when activated with water and they don't feel "dry" when you draw with them on watercolour paper (unlike the tombows). that really impressed me.
    love your art, thank you for sharing!

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  11 днів тому +1

      I have some nice watercolour sketchbooks i can try them on. That sounds really nice :)

  • @NanosJournaling
    @NanosJournaling 27 днів тому

    This was so fun to watch and the result is awsome

  • @accade_acaso
    @accade_acaso 25 днів тому

    The white graphite, why I didn’t know about it?😮 you made my day lady April

  • @Ermwhatthesigma55
    @Ermwhatthesigma55 27 днів тому

    Didn't feel like reading the comments, but try sticking a push-pin in the top of the Brusho and dispense from the hole the pin made!

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому

      Thanks! A couple people have mentioned that so I might try it.

  • @thehoopoestudio
    @thehoopoestudio 26 днів тому

    I really want to get my hands on some brushos now!

  • @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33
    @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 27 днів тому

    🎂 happy birthday 🥳 ……… beautiful tree exploration here. I would love to use those brusho powders if I had a studio not rented apartment with light beige carpets 😳

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      Our house is rented too, with light grey carpets so I just have to be very careful with them 😬

  • @ImaniTolliver
    @ImaniTolliver 27 днів тому +1

    Love the exploration…your color combinations are so happy and beautiful! Tell me, does the Liquitex acrylic gouache dry matte? Comparable to Holbein? I’ve been creating my own colors by mixing Inktense scribbles with Liquitex acrylic gouache, but I’m going to treat myself to a set of colors - not sure which brand I’ll choose, but I definitely want matte. Thing is, I love the nozzle on the Liquitex bottle … so you have a preference? Thanks again for your videos - you always inspire me to paint and play 🩵🕊️

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      I have used Holbein for years and I think they will always be my favs because of the colours and just good vibes 🥰 They do dry up a bit if you don’t use them for ages and get very thick, so that can be a bit annoying. But a little bit of water will bring them back.
      The Liquitex was lovely and smooth and you do get more in the tube. I think the nozzle is fun but also can be dangerous 👀 especially if you are heavy handed like me 😂 I think the best thing would be to get a couple of each and see for yourself. I don’t think you can go wrong really. For the matte of each - I can’t really remember 🙈 I think they would be similar though.

    • @ImaniTolliver
      @ImaniTolliver 27 днів тому

      @@monkeymintaka Thank you! 🥰

  • @deborah5221
    @deborah5221 27 днів тому +1

    What was that white thing called ago?

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +2

      It is the Artgraf Tailor Shape. They come in a few colours. They are great!

  • @Ermwhatthesigma55
    @Ermwhatthesigma55 27 днів тому +1

    Did you use the pencil blender on water soluble pencils or regular pencils?!

    • @Ermwhatthesigma55
      @Ermwhatthesigma55 27 днів тому

      ❤ Courtney

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      It was in watersoluble but later I read that blog again and realised it was meant to be on normal pencil 🙈

  • @anne-marieolivier8318
    @anne-marieolivier8318 26 днів тому

    How lightfast is the brusso?

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  23 дні тому

      I have no clue Amo 🙈 I don’t look at stuff like that sorry.

  • @lynnhuddleston3199
    @lynnhuddleston3199 20 днів тому +1

    Be sure you are wearing a mask if you are using Brusho.

  • @JRose-zk1ni
    @JRose-zk1ni 27 днів тому

    Because i'm a marker whore ..lol i'm intrigued by the marker pens. Do they compare to the Tombows?

    • @monkeymintaka
      @monkeymintaka  27 днів тому +1

      I think I like them more right now. They seem juicer and spread better with water. I need to use them a bit more though :)