Colorful Creativity: Finishing Abstract Art in Watercolor Sketchbook
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In this tutorial, I explored abstract art using Hahnemuhle's watercolor sketchbook and Masha's Watercolors. After swatching out colors, I created diverse abstract backgrounds, revisiting them to add intentional marks and finishing touches. The process unfolds in a step-by-step journey, showcasing the versatility of Masha's Watercolors on the textured pages. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting, join me in unlocking the secrets of transforming abstract bases into completed artworks.
*Supplies I'm using in this video:
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Gold pen from sketchbox - shopsketch.com...
archer & olive pens - www.archerando...
Faber Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 - amzn.to/3SiSOk5
Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels - amzn.to/468tdPw
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Books and Color Cube:
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Art Prompt cards: The Color Meditation Deck - amzn.to/3IT1bxC
Favorite Paper:
Hahnemuhle Collection 100% Cotton Watercolor Pad - amzn.to/43mlJGA
Arches Watercolor Pad 9x12-inch - amzn.to/3PF9Jfi
Favorite Pens/pencils:
Kakimori Brass Nib - shop.stlartsup...
Kakimori pen holder - shop.stlartsup...
Posca Extra Fine Marker, White - amzn.to/462XRtk
Faber-Castell Graphite Pencil Pitt Graphite Matt 14B - amzn.to/443RhB0
Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Water-Soluble Single Pencil, 6B - amzn.to/3tmLA4h
Inks:
Kuretake GOLD MICA Ink - amzn.to/3oG04dt
Kuretake Gold mica Paste - amzn.to/3V2EpYZ
Kuretake Silver MICA Ink - amzn.to/3SD1XnR
Favorite Paints:
Kuretake Watercolor Gansai Tambi 48 Color set - amzn.to/3qaThZW
Kuretake Watercolors Art Nouveau set - amzn.to/3ZWACgp
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint, Set of 60 Colors - amzn.to/3MxPKwp
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 - amzn.to/3s48vAX
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2 Ounce, Iridescent Gold Fine - amzn.to/3RyhQvE
Favorite Brushes:
Raphael SoftAqua Brushes - amzn.to/3L5Bpq7
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 4 - amzn.to/3pkXPgg
Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, Size 8 - amzn.to/3SznDRX
Princeton Art & Brush Princeton Select Round Blender, 6 - amzn.to/3Rj9ub0
Winsor & Newton Bamboo Brush - amzn.to/41U1Aa3
Pastels and blocks:
sennelier oil pastels - amzn.to/3MPaYam
Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 72 Count - amzn.to/3WL5OPX
SENNELIER D'Artigny Oil Pastel Fixative - amzn.to/3X9DfMg
Sennelier - Savoir-Faire Sennelier Soft Pastels Half Stick Set - amzn.to/3YpHG69
SENNELIER Latour Spray Fixative Soft Pastels - amzn.to/3Pgsd5Z
Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Oil Pastels Set of 72 - amzn.to/3rf0E3v
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set/48 - amzn.to/483LU8d
Derwent charcoal blocks - amzn.to/40KC6wr
Derwent XL Graphite Set of 6 - amzn.to/49sWciG
STABILO woody 3-in-1 - Wallet of 18 - amzn.to/3RqdnLs
Art Graf Artist Water Soluble Tailors Chalk Set of 6: amzn.to/3Mw9cdB
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3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes - amzn.to/3OTpTQH
Artist tape - amzn.to/3Hf6fLP
Art Sponges - amzn.to/3L9xf0k
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Disposable Paper Palette, 6 x 9 - amzn.to/3IBeD8Y
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette (50 Sheets), 9" x 12 - amzn.to/423Q7o2
Hardboard art panels - you see me tape things down to these and they come in several different sizes: amzn.to/3C8EK3z
Painters Color Diary - 9x12 watercolor - amzn.to/3NHFCSm
I’ve always said doing art and buying art supplies are 2 different hobbies. 😁
Right? I always said that too 😁😂😁
OMG! Not even 3 minutes into the video, guess who's on Masha's site lookin' at the watercolors? I have a Denise-love-art-supply hobby. I gotta stop watching the videos;) Denise has so many cool supplies.
@@thewritejohansen8054 haha.. a Denise love art supply hobby gave me a giggle... I do love collecting cool art supplies... that is really a hobby by itself... and using them is a separate hobby 😂🎨😁🤗
It really is! Shopping for art supplies is half the fun lol
I enjoyed your discussions of your life choices so much. Its never TMI with you, Denise.
Thank you! 🥰
I so agree, and I've done the same as you and now, at 73, I'm able to live as I like, treating myself well. It's a freedom I paid for with years of hard work and some sacrifice. It's paid off and I can now even be generous with my time, and money to help others in my community.
I love your work Denise, the colours are so pretty. Your enthusiasm is delightfuk and catching! Mx
Thank you! 🥰
Just loving that 'camel's' head on the right! Ha..great way to use these little sketchbooks..x
Thank you! 🥰
Denise, you make art fun! I enjoy your enjoyment as when you laugh and comment, “Ooooh, hah hah! I’m liking that!” Always m me smile and laugh.
So very glad!! Thank you! 🥰
Yes! Financial advice. I work in credit reporting. And it can be complicated though there are easy to use tools that even the credit bureaus are offering directly to consumers- instead of just to banks or mortgage companies. Scores can be complicated since they are based on algorithms. But I agree that paying off big debts is a huge relief! Still try to find those easy tools because then you can take control over debt and personal finance it’s VERY empowering!!😊
It really is empowering! 😊
Apologies if someone has already asked this Denise but would you consider doing a time lapse of you doing the base watercolours in another book? Whenever I do it, I seem to try too hard and it never looks nice and flowy like yours..... just a thought 😊 x
I’ll do some more! I enjoy the little pieces! Thank you! 🥰
I'm with you on the 'supporting small business ' front and do that whenever possible. As creative we are basically a small business and I always appreciate it when someone supports me and mine ❤️. Enjoyed the share
Exactly... I appreciate all the effort small businesses having run a small business myself for 12 years! Thank you! 🥰
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Thank you! 🥰
That new profile picture is👌 ... now back to the video!
Thank you! 🥰
I’ve seen the Kuretake Zig marker on Amazon in white but haven’t found the gold. So happy I got it in the Sketchbox Denise Love package!
I looked but didn’t find it anywhere else either. I love that pen! 😊
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Thank you! 🥰
Kudos for championing frugality and financial planning! Not very popular topics! 😊
I wish it was something we taught more and learned from a young age! Thank you! 🥰
So glad to be back watching you. I must say the other day I was painting with my daughter who says she has no imagination and she used a stencil. Well then she turned it over and painted the other side and used it as a STAMP! well mind blown. I had to tell you because you love your stencils. X
Great tip! Thank you! 🥰
Loved this and ordered a couple of little books to do backgrounds in for when I travel later in the year. Also decided to drag out my 120 set of premium Prismacolor coloured pencils and play and they are great over the top of my pieces. Haven’t finished this yet but loving the effect
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I have really enjoyed doing these. Was so worth the effort to paint all those backgrounds one evening so I could go back and play anytime with marks on top. You’ll love doing some of these! 😊
@@2lilowlsstudio great idea, I am going to do a couple of albums of these to take on the plane when I go to UK so it will keep me occupied. Just love your videos it really has inspired me to get back to art - didn't realise how much I missed it.
Amen on the conversation. When my sis passed in 2020, my other sister and I received a small inheritance. In 2021, I used mine to finally move. Paid off ALL my debts, including IRS. I have no man, children, dog or cat, I cut up all credit cards and paid and closed the accounts. I have just a debit card. In 2022 I retired without any debt. And not going in that hole again. Now I just wanted to play with my art. Well,my eyes were big and I bought too much art supplies, which was fun for a while, but it wasn't fun seeing them not being used. So I gave alot to family members and donated. And I still have a lot. But as far as buying more supplies now, I just ask myself, 1st, ck to see if I already have it; 2nd, do I really need it, and 3 use what you got first. The small inheritance is gone and getting out that hole was a gift. Now 2024, Peace, of mind and having and giving Joy on this journey, is what matters most. ✌️👍
I’m like you - definitely not ever going to be in the hole again. The peace of mind you get from not having all that hang over you is amazing. Thank you! 🥰
This is a wonderful idea. I'm going to try it. Sooo pretty. Thanks Denise. Hope you have a great week.😊
I have really enjoyed working on these! Have fun!! 🎨🎨🎨
another kindred spirit...missed some of yr art-ions listening & making a huge spread in a converted magazine journal....so ii get to press replay...😉
I love that you are working is a magazine! Cool! 🎨🎨🎨
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Thank you! 🥰
Hi Denise, what were the FC pencils you were using? Really great ideas you pass along to us while you paint. Talk all you want to you just rock! 😊🎨
I post all the supplies in the description below the video for you! They were polychromos - amzn.to/3SiSOk5
Thanks just couldn’t figure out which ones they were. PS…Love the new profile pic, looks very artsy and beautiful. Also I had to giggle about “not doing that again” re: marriage. You sound like you have great friends and family (sorry about your mom) and you have made a wonderful life for yourself. Gotta respect that for sure. Bye for now.
Ha! We are an all girl house now with my little fur babies 😂.. Thank you! 🥰
went to website but didn't see the sampler set
She has stocked them a few times. I’m sure it will be back. I like to look every once in a while and got lucky one day. 😊
Ehn, there are a million videos out there about using cheap art supplies. I appreciate that you're not doing that, actually.
I’m so glad you appreciate that!! Thank you! 🥰
OMG LOVED the conversation in this video. No! We don't need a man to get where we're going. If the right one comes along, enjoy the opportunity for companionship but never depend on them. I'm in the same place you are. All debt paid off and traveling with my art supplies in a camper. Seeing the United States in retirement.
So glad you enjoyed this... How exciting to be able to travel, make art and see wonderful things now! 😁
Amen, sisters! ♥
Not TMI - really enjoy hearing about your life/journey while you're creating. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking of you as a friend who brightens my day with your energy and joyous laugh! Thank you! BTW: Klimt class - amazing!!!
So glad you enjoy the conversation and the art! And really glad you love the Klimt class!! Thank you! 🥰
Delayed gratification. Pay as you go. People now a days think debt is normal. NO it should be temporary. I love your energy Denise and now i know why even more. Quit my job at 50 because I made double payments on my house to get out if debt. Drove my new truck for 20 years. Ultimately moved to a rather depressed part of Ohio to have lower taxes. I mostly stay home on my 20 acres so amenities are unimportant. Also did that all without a man. Nice to just flow with my day. I do travel some easily on the cheap at age 70.
I wish our society didn't ever normalize debt... it has put everyone in such a mess.. and when you teach people at a young age that debt is normal - they don't learn how to get out of it... and there are other ways to live that are better than being under a mountain of debt! So glad you enjoyed this! Thank you! 🥰
Ah, Denise…we are kindred spirits. My husband and I worked for 40 years to have a comfortable, debt-free retirement. As I age, I’m reassessing what I need and 2024 is the year I use what I have. If I’m really good (O.K. there is a little leeway here), I will reward myself with a Sketchbox subscription. I like that you support small businesses. Keep telling us to use what we have and we can still make beautiful art like you.
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I saw the original.. I was out and wanted time to reply when I wasn't on my phone.. 😁 So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! I wish it were a more normal conversation in our society - we just didn't learn that when I was younger! The sense of peace you feel when you don't have big debts over you is amazing. We should be teaching that to our children.. then maybe we wouldn't be in this student loan mess too! Thank you! 🥰
@@2lilowlsstudio I agree! I don’t know if this is just in California or just in my town, but I believe the schools are going to have a class for HS seniors that will teach them about budgeting, and getting an apartment, paying bills and how to use credit cards wisely, etc. Something they should have had years ago. 😘
Oh my gosh, number 4 message from my Higher Power to follow my dream! Get out of debt , quit my job and do what I love! Thank you for your rant,lol
So glad you enjoyed this. Thank you! 🥰
These are great Denise! On Jan 1, I started doing a sketch a day...one sketchbook per month. I am loving it!
I’m so glad you talked about setting yourself up for the life you want. Great advise for the young artists. I am retired now, no mortgage, no car payment, one credit card (online use only...otherwise it’s cash) and paid off every month...that feeling of freedom is amazing. Delayed gratification is something that isn’t taught much today and took me decades to figure out.
I wish being debt free were more normalized... even the financial advisors always say invest - don't pay off your mortgage... but the freedom and piece of mind are worth it! So glad you get me!
One sketchbook per month is a fun goal!! good luck! Thank you! 🥰
Thanks for your rant. Hitting home for me. Your laugh is so contagious! Cheered me up during my bout with Covid. My man in my life is about 6 pounds and loves me unconditional!
I have 2 fur babies under 10lbs too... both girls.. so we are a fantastic all girly house... making art... living debt free... This is the best time I've had since I was a kid... now if someone would just cook my meals for me - I'd be set... I hate to cook 😂
I just loved everything about this video today. From discussing being debt free to the colour combinations you used in your sketch book to the additions you made, it was all wonderful. I wanted the Zig Acrylic liner and couldn’t find it on my go to sites. Then discovered that Sketchbox sells individual items from its boxes, so I ordered two. A bit more expensive getting them sent to Canada with exchange and shipping, but, worth it. I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! I think that Zig marker is exclusive to Sketchbox right now.. they make deals and get things 1st a lot of times with manufactures I think. Thank you! 🥰
So excited, could not afford to buy Kuretaki water paint. Went to Bargain Hunt and digging into bins, found a brand new set of Kuretaki 36 color water color for $7.00 they are perfect never opened, brand new. I grabbed them and ran to the checkout counter. On Amazon they are $54.99. So happy with my find, I could cry. I am new at water colors, you have inspired me so much with your beautiful art.
Such a great find!! Congrats!! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm so glad I found you a few days ago. I love your art and your energy! I just wanted to say that it's cool to cycle thru different types of creative practices based on whatever is interesting to you at the moment. It builds your whole skill set, cultivates ideas, builds confidence and keeps things interesting. So I don't look at it as neglecting your art practice, just focusing on learning new skills and coming back refreshed, renewed and excited to create art. ❤
I think it is cool too! Thank you! 🥰
I wouldn’t mind having a rich man if we truly loved each other for who we are. And you are so right about working hard to get debt free. It is absolutely empowering. It means you might have to practice delayed gratification, something that is anathema to credit card companies. After all, your interest payments are what makes them rich and powerful. Having our mortgage paid and no car payment (just like you) and paying off the card debt in full every month provides peace of mind that is incalculable. No matter what, as long as I pay my property taxes, NO ONE can take my home away from me. I would not do well as a homeless person! Now after all that, these pieces are fun and lovely. Did you notice how that first one you worked on looked like a dog head in profile gazing off to the right?
I wouldn’t do well as a homeless person either 😂 The peace of mind is priceless! Thank you! 🥰
It definitely comes with age! 😂😂😂😂
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What a great idea! And right in time, as I have bought new supplies today which need to be checked out. I love the idea of using a sketchbook for testing new paints/inks, etc. And then coming back and finishing them off. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!! Thank you! 🥰
Wouldn't a sketchbook like this with the addition of lines of poetry or song lyrics be awesome? Would make a lovely gift for someone as well!
That would be lovely! 😊
My husband and I worked our butts off to buy a home at a young age, raise our boys. Pay for their colleges without loans, now in our mid 60s we recently moved 5 years ago, no mortgage, lower taxes, which has allowed us to enjoy life at a younger age than most. While our friends did huge vacations bought fancy vehicles, we stayed on budget. In the end they are working longer and harder into their life span. Both my boys understand the value of money and staying on budget within your means. I say PREACH IT SISTER!!! LOL i just canceled my P. Pack monthly and keeping sketchbox. I became a believer of theirs after buying a couple older packs then your pack. Im hoping it will continue my monthly goal of trying something new and bringing out that creative energy. I love the idea of taking a sketchbook and making different beginning pieces to embellish later. I too am loving Klimt.❤
There is so much peace of mind in being debt free and being able to have choices. I always said I don’t want to be the Walmart greeter when I’m 80 because I didn’t save enough and have to still work. Work because you want… not because you have to. I’m glad you taught your children that! I’m just keeping sketchbox this year. Just don’t like the others as well! Thank you! 🥰
I love that you support small businesses. I come from a family of entrepreneurs and currently have a small business. My customers are like friends and I truly enjoy what I do. And small business owners couldn’t do it without support from people like you.
Thank you! 🥰
❤ the financial discussion! It's so true that not enough people realize they don't have to have debt. Even just getting rid of one credit card debt makes such a big difference.
How did that sketchbook hold up? Did the pages warp? I'm on the hunt for a sketchbook that doesn't warp.
So glad you enjoyed that!! That sketchbook held up ok, there is warping though. ☺️
Beautiful awesome work 💟❤💟❤❤💟👏💟👏💟👏💟❤💟❤💞❤💞❤💞❤💞❤
Thank you! 🥰
I really felt compelled to pay off our credit cards. With a small inheritance from my dad, I paid off all the cards. The next thing to tackle is our car payments. Our two daughters are now adults, so things are getting a little easier there, too. I am very, very frugal and dedicated to budgeting. I'm sure my husband wishes I weren't so stringent. No more credit for us! He will appreciate it some day, I hope.
That’s what I did too… paid off credit cards… then car… then condo. The sense of peace you have when you don’t have big bills is worth it… and the money you save not paying all that interest… can go to art supplies 🎨🤗😁
Denise, don't change who you are or how you are pursuing what makes you happy. Art is nourishing your soul and I am happy that you can explore it as much as you want without worrying about cost. We all learn to adapt to what our situations are and there exist many areas where we can research things for ourselves. We learn faster when we do the work. So keep on "Klimt-ing". 🥰
You're the best! Thank you! 🥰
I love how you’ve taken these amorphous seas of color and transformed them into works of art.
Thank you! 🥰
*Gorgeous* Denise -- always a one-of-a-kind mix of inspiration, relaxation, and just plain color awe to watch you work -- wherever your own inspiration/s come from I hope you keep following them ❤ (in case you're up for furthering your Klimt collection/s I noticed Joggles has some new St. Hilaire/Klimt stencils). I was married years ago too and it was terrible -- *nothing* like having your *own* *life!*
They do?? Now I need to go Joggles shopping. I love the Klimt stencils I have from them. So glad you told me! Thank you! 🥰
Debt-free is my biggest goal right now! Because I also want to buy all the art supplies I want, and spend my time creating and having fun.
It is life changing not to have all that debt hanging over you! You’ll get there!! 🤗🤗🤗
I'm going to check out your Klimpt Skillshare class. It sounds intriguing. You are so right about paying off debt. I felt so FREE when I paid my car off a couple of months ago. I'm taking the same money and putting it into a fund for my future car so I don't have to stress about that when the time comes.
That is so smart! The peace of mind you get not having a big payment is so worth it! I'd love to see you in the Klimt class... I still feel so inspired from that one! Thank you! 🥰
love your conversation. Yes, pay off the mortgage and other debt so that you can buy art materials. Love the Masha stuff. My small business pays for more art materials. Not guilty anymore. I'd rather be playing with paints and stuff than doing housework. Happy me
I rather be playing in art stuff than housework too! 😁 Thank you! 🥰
I don’t care how expensive the art supplies you use are; there’s always a less expensive substitute available. I’m so glad that the talk went back to the fun part though; I was getting down thinking about my debts. And I’ve got almost a decade on you😳
That being said, I am now the proud owner of Kuretake Gansai watercolours and Dereent XL charcoal because of you 😂
Sorry! I try to keep to mostly fun stuff! You’ll love those charcoal blocks and watercolors!! 🎨🎨🎨 Thank you! 🥰
@@2lilowlsstudio I know , I can’t wait to use them! I have my own UA-cam channel but can’t paint right now because of a back injury😢
But when I do, I will be giving you a HUGE shout out! You are amazing!!
@@ErinEnoArtOh no. I got a back injury years ago when I worked at Lowe’s… my back still complains! Hope you are feeling better soon! 🤗🤗🤗
@@2lilowlsstudio thanks Denise🥰
Oh yes Denise❣️. Those background combinations are so good together and your finished ones are amazing❣️. I’ve got a stack of those mini journals too what a great thing to use them for🙌🙌🙌🙌
You should totally use them for this! They are easy and fun to make and turn out so lovely! 😊 Thank you! 🥰
Gotta love 💕 those Masha’s watercolors 👍. I just got some of her new colors 🎉. This is such a great idea to use up all these small journals I’ve been collecting. I’m needing to find ways to do art when I’m relegated to resting in bed. Most excellent 😅❤
This would be perfect to do up and have some pages you can just add marks to in bed! I do love the Masha's watercolors, they are so pretty! Thank you! 🥰
Thanks!! just signed up for your Klimt Skillshare class. Now I gotta start a few sketchbooks so i have an excuse to take a mini vakay to work on them !! Thanks for the idea.
Yay! So glad to have you in class! 🎨🎨🎨 These little sketchbooks are good for making up a lot of pages you can finish later. I really enjoyed doing these. 😊
I bought two of the gold pens from Sketch box and when they arrived , one was missing its nib. I sent them an email and asked if they could send me a nib or could I I pull the nib out of the ‘good’ pen when it was used up and put that nib into the one that didn’t have a nib. In just a few days a new pen arrived at my house. Really good company to work with.
They are super nice. So glad they replaced the one missing the nib! 😊
I've been holding out from starting your Klimt class on Skill Share but now my report cards are all written for term 1 so I get to start. So excited!
Yay!! I still feel so inspired by Klimt!! So glad to have you in class. Can’t wait to see what you create 😊
Stamperia put out a Klimt paper collection in the last few years that I used the 6x6 pad to make a 6x3 mini album from. It sets on my desk so I can look at Klimt’s mark making any time.
I have some Klimt papers too, might be that set. They are great! 😊
I'm with you in the Klimt mode this year. He is really in my brain and I love working on the details.
I really want to take your class.
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Can’t wait to have you in class! His work is so inspiring! 🎨🎨🎨
Art and economics, hurrah! Always, always get out of debt, or you will forever be a servant to debt.
Exactly! Thank you! 🥰
Well said, I share your philosophy on life, money mgmt. you are wise and lovely!!
Thank you! 🥰
Denise another great video. I also think you alway explain things so well at some point soon I’m going to do the skill share class thanks again.
So glad you loved this! Thank you! 🥰
This was SO fun! The painting, the mark-making, and the conversation. And thank goodness for Klimt.
So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! Thank you! 🥰
trop belles couleurs un peu comme DAVID SMITH merci pour les videos que j'aime Heu ton profil est super extra '-)
Thank you! 🥰
Great Ted Talk!
Keep doing you Denise. ❤❤
Always enjoyable, inspiring, beautiful. 🙏🏼
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you! 🥰
Love this sketchbook! And thanks for the financial rant as well. I've been planning to downsize my living to get more financially comfortable, but man it's a bad time for real estate right now. I hope to make some moves soon! You are so inspiring in so many ways!!
I could get on a real estate rant too! It is crazy... I have an IRA with Fidelity.. and I was printing tax forms last week.. and saw a thing on their site saying "how much house can you afford"... so I was like ok... lets see... and I thought if I sell my condo and put that all in the new house... and only wanted about $1000 a month mortgage.. what could I get... and it said I could get $71,500 above what I put in in cash... and I thought WTF... That is $12,000 a year... $120,000 over 10 years, $360,000 over 30 years... for a $71k loan... that is like $290,000 extra you paid in interest... that is a lot of art supplies... so I guess I'll just stay where I am.. I keep redoing my office to match my current needs and just redid my photography wall this past weekend to pull all my books into my art room... I need to do a new tour. 😁
Love the deli wraps, have been using them for decades!
The best!
Today's video inspired me to get back to my table.....I haven't painted for about a week . Your sketch book paintings are beautiful ❤️.
Thanks for sharing.
Have fun!! 🎨 Thank you! 🥰
The color is so nice
Thank you for watching the video😊
Thank you! 🥰
Great financial advice.
Thank you! 🥰
I so appreciate that you demo so many of the Sketch Box items you receive. I love high quality supplies and I've taken a lot of recommendations from your favorite products and have yet to be disappointed.
So glad you enjoy that! I figure if you see me try them you can decide if you like them or not. 😊
This is my new favorite channel 😊
Thank you! 🥰
Another great video. Thanks.
Thank you! 🥰
I hear you, Denise! Great video! Great advice!!!
So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! Thank you! 🥰
Thanks Denise, that was so much fun to watch!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🥰
I love your philosophy on paying off your mortgage!! I totally want you to write a book entirely about markmaking and all the different examples. In fact, I might just make an abstract, photocopy it a bunch of times, go back and watch your videos and record the different types of markmaking to refer back to when I’m not feeling creative!! But not reinventing the wheel would be nice, lol
So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! I have some mark making sheets I have given away in a few skillshare classes if you are on there... the Klimt class has my Klimt marks in a PDF and ideas too! Just get a sketchbook and start adding to it every time you see something you like! Thank you! 🥰
Thanks for the video. Yes, that was me saying I needed a rich man. Or I eat pasta every day, then I can afford more supplies. 😂😂😂
Haha! I love pasta... There was a time I was on a ramen noodle kick... not the good stuff... the cheap 25 cent stuff... and I loved it so much... I think it was all the salt.. but I craved it... 😂
@@2lilowlsstudio yes, so do i. Buy only the cheapest, so have a bit more money for art supplys. (Or supplies?) 😂
Lovely to see.
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Good talk today and fabulous art!
So glad you enjoyed this... the conversation and the art!! Thank you! 🥰
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These look so good, I love it Denise ☺☺
Thank you! 🥰
I will admit that I really did mind paying as much as I did for the kakimori nib, but it is worth it. It is just what I was looking for it, even though I didn't know that. Thanks, Denise, for introducing it to me
I had to think hard about it when I bought it too… but it is one of my very favorite art tools. So it was worth it for me too with how much I use it. So glad you love yours too! 😊
Denise, seriously you rock! You are one smart cookie! You have a sweet, sincere kindred disposition. Love the art journaling.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. ❤
You’re the best!! Thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much Denise, I really really enjoyed watching you create in your small art book. Everything you do is absolutely incredible and amazing and gorgeous too. I agree with you, that you don’t need a man to make your world, you can be so happy without being tied down by a man. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤
You’re the best!! Thank you! 🥰
Oh my goodness I love this video! Sooo inspiring!! I love making patterns upon patterns in my art. Thanks so much for sharing and chatting today. Looked up the artist you are referring to and love those patterns. Have a great day!
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Love all your revelations and suggestions. Good to spend some time with you and Klimt!
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OMGG you crack me up! Loved this video!
I'm so glad! Thank you! 🥰
Thank you for this video! I love this idea! I ordered a couple small sketchbooks planned to use them to swatch color combinations and marks for reference. This is much better and I can keep a few supplies with them to add details on my lunch breaks from work! Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️
You'll love making some of these!! They end up so good when you are finished... and beautiful to look at too! 😊
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What a great idea!! I need to dig out some of my sketchbooks!
You’ll love doing some of these! 🎨 Thank you! 🥰
Amen! Peace of mind and financial freedom is everything!
It really is! 😊🤗🥰
Love the darker ones! But the one that looks like a turkey is pretty cool too
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I loved this! Glad you are at a stage that you are financially independent! I am too…the only way to be❤️
It is the best! Thank you! 🥰
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Fantastic chat - great advice.
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Thank you, Denise! Being able to indulge in what you love is your (and MY! ) reward for paying off all that other stuff. When someone asks what I'm going to do with my finished art I tell them it doesn't matter. The important part is discovering something new, whether it's about my supplies -- or about myself. I love those aha! moments and I don't mind spending extra $$ on beautiful new paints and tools that point me in new directions. xxoo
Exactly! I love that we worked hard to get to this place! Definitely kindred spirits! Thank you! 🥰