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luv ur palette choices in landscapes!!

LOVE Ellen ❤❤❤❤❤

I think they're lovely. You have a budgie who is the image of one I had years ago.Thankyou for sharing.

Nicely said and done

Oh my, if that was my work i would be so proud of it! Now I'm going to look to see what else hou have posted.

Make some more videos! I’d like to know more about the granulating paints you used. You can just talk and paint.

I ❤❤❤❤ your sketchbook. What a wonderful thing to flip through.

What sketchbook do you use?

Aw, so sorry about Pickle😢 I like your planter idea. So much dig your work and your voiceover on this is perfect… you’re my therapy. ✌🏼😊

I enjoyed this vid so very much! Love your painting style, love your narration style. I feel like I can do this, and yes to repeating the same painting multiple times! (I tried painting 100 gnomes in 2020, and I only have 13 completed). But hey, only have 87 more to go, yay!😂 ty❤

Just wanted to say hi and thank you. Always a joy. Bye bye sweet pickle 🦜 Hope your cucumbers thrive

I am so very sorry! Losing a pet is so hard! I am relieved I am not the only overthinker in the world. I do hope we can both overthink a little bit less in the future. Perfectionism has kept me from starting to paint for most of my life - even though painting was my childhood dream. I started painting regularly almost 5 years ago. Best decision ever! It is only lately that I was able to give up on my almost crippling perfectionism. It is such a relief and painting became so joyful - and not stress-inducing like it was before. I have the same experience that others love paintings that I almost didn't post - I hated them that much 😂 Your granulating mountain is my favorite too!

I'm watching this for your commentary because it reminds me so much of myself that it's multiversesque. The painting and whole goal is enjoyable as well. I have thought about doing this same basic thing for years (so I'd actually fucking paint and get over my soul-crippling perfectionism, fear of rejection, and overthinking), but as I am a coward, it's nice watching you do it. Stay awesome.

I couldn’t find the tool I use to scratch back paint with sold by itself, but this is the exact set I got it from, and it’s only like $4. (Not an afiliate link) a.co/d/bSjFy6D But there’s plenty of things just around the house that would work just as well.

I'm a watercolor artist, just starting ceramics! I totally suck hahaha! Your book is beautiful! Keep going, you are really good!

Painting rocks is a bucket list thing for me. Haven’t had the patience to try really hard yet. It will happen someday and then voila? For now, I just plain stink at it. Sticking to insects and birds.

I think your journal is amazing 😍 Where does it suck ?? Would love to see your pottery!

Backpage rocks 8 and 9 are my favoruites lol.

Wonderful sketchbook - I’ve signed up to follow you - though, seriously, you don’t look like your struggling too much to me - plus you have your gorgeous little yellow helper to assist you! I’m just embarking on my own watercolour challenge after a 50 year break (graduated art college in 1974 and then did something completely different 🙄) - very best wishes in your watercolour adventures from UK 🇬🇧

Watercolors are tricky business for sure- I HATED them at first but now they are my favorite medium (especially with ink). Anyway, 5 years in (on and off) and I've learned a ton but still struggle. As a fellow ADHD'er I constantly jump into other mediums because I just HAVE to try them but I always return to watercolor as my first love. Bravo to you! Thanks so much for sharing- love all the different things you've tried and many are quite lovely! " Looks like french fries" cracked me up. Love your humour. Look forward to seeing your progress.

You have some really lovely pictures in your book. You also have some fantastic pottery.

i think details like the tape and other accidents add charm and character to it. at 1:34 the tape adds a textural contrast the the painting itself which is pretty cool

I love how you covered up your ‘fail’ with ‘cool black paint’. I usually cut out pages I hate (it’s my sketchbook 😎). Recently I finished a really cool sketch and ignored the little voice in my head that told me to wait to write the name of the B&B until AFTER I triple checked the spelling. I am keeping that one to remind myself to fight impulsivity when it comes to labeling my illustrations. Your sketchbook is gorgeous. I love your mini scenery. One of my best friends is a potter and I sent her your video. She will love it (she also does batik, beaded jewelry and acrylic painting). Thank you for sharing your beautiful sketchbook.

I’m really a poet anyways so….

I really wanted to enjoy your sketchbook, but your language is so disgusting... I can't imagine a young woman talking that way... wow.

Wow this legit lowered my confidence... Lol youre so good you have control of the water and values and youre layering and mixing your colors and damn... You think THATS bad 😂😂 i should burn my sketchbook

I like your style a lot, very colourful and magical

Beautiful work----it sucks that you think your work sucks.

Beautiful.

So great. The work and the video. 😂😂 Calling all artists, go forth and be sucky!!

You rock

Lovely rock experiment ☺️

What kind of sketchbook are you using? Everytime I try doing watercolor only sketchbooks the binding and covers fall off before I even get halfway through it 😅

In awe of how cleanly you present your sketchbooks! I love how loose the 1:29 page painting is, super beautiful experiments 🙂

Clicked because you are so right, and I wanted to see your WTFs. Some of those you labled Meh are actually pretty good! Thanks for the confirmation: I am not alone. 😂 New sub. Looking forward to watching more. ✌️

I know this subscription is gonna be good ;) no pressure.... but you are coooool :)

Hey!! Just a couple things to clarify and reiterate real quick about the video: I do not think everything in this sketchbook sucks! Hence the thumbnail. Some of it I’m pretty happy with, (the good), some of it did not go at all how I wanted (the “bad”), and some of it’s literally just scribbles and swatches (the wtf?). Working all that out and learning your medium is literally what a sketchbook is for. This is all a very subjective opinion of my OWN work. And it’s from the perspective of someone who has been making art since they could hold a pencil (nearly 40 years! 😅) As stated in the video, I’m not new to art. I am new to watercolor. This is not meant to be a baseline for what’s “good or bad” for others to judge themselves against or compare themselves to. (Nothing is more subjective than art!) It’s meant to show you that no one is ever going to be happy with everything they make, no matter what stage of art making they’re in. Some of us will go through long periods of not liking ANYTHING we make. It’s ok. It’s human. Especially when you’re new at a certain medium. And just like some of my least favorite pages of this book are some of y’all’s favorite, I PROMISE you, there is work of your own you hate that others would absolutely love. Please please please believe that, and please please please keep making art! “The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.” Kurt Vonnegut

these are what you call bad?.. is it just a self promotion video? i can't think you put it that way seriously

This is one of my favourite sketchbooks ive seen in a long time, the way you use watercolour is so beautiful

What a beautiful sketchbook! I’d love my sketchbook to look as beautiful as yours. I’m feeling like I want to get my paints out again and start sketching and watercolor painting again. It’s been a couple of years. Thank you for inspiring me to get started again.

What a charming video! So glad it popped up on my feed!

Thank you. Great video. I’m just learning to paint and draw on my iPad. Can't justify buying art supplies just yet. I’m 74 and was a potter for 35 plus years. I find 2D very scary. Though pottery is a long and potentially exasperating art, I truly enjoyed the instant satisfaction of a well done freshly thrown piece. I’m in awe of people who can paint!! You really don't suck at all. ❤

Wish I could excuse the language in this video and enjoy the art/message, but had to stop at the minute and a half mark. It’s hard to see the beauty of an artistic journey and listen to cursing. If I’m alone with my opinion, that’s fine. If I’m not alone, it may bode well to consider reining in the offensive language. In all sincerity, may you continue to grow in your artistic endeavors.

Hi Beaker! I thought some of your florals were stunningly gorgeous! Your pottery is very beautiful too! Give yourself more credit…👍🏻

Imposter syndrome is real -- your paintings are fuckin' gorgeous. I love them all. I gasped when I saw your fall-all-year-long -- so rich and vibrant! <3 I've been learning to watercolor but haven't gotten nearly as good as you have. I'll start using my watercolor paper book though rather than my planner paper. Can't wait to see more later. <3

Thank you for sharing your journey with us, even if it feels rough and imperfect to you! It means a lot to be able to see also what other beginners feel are the shadows and the mistakes in the learning process ❤

If this sucks, I’m a freaking joke. Please change your title, it’s very discouraging for the rest of us

Honestly, this has to be my favourite watercolour video and most helpful. Thanks so much for your encouragement!!! X

Yep, I worked back to front, I love that put your sketchbook on as your first. Your rocks painting appeared on my feed, so that’s where I started and subscribed. I find myself weirdly happy to have stumbled across your channel at its inception. You’re a breath of fresh air! 👍🏻👩🏻‍🎨🎨🖌️🤷‍♀️

Only just found your channel and found it a fantastic learning tool. You have a way of giving me confidence. Looking forward to seeing more…much more! New subscriber 👍🏻🖌️👩🏻‍🎨🎨🤷‍♀️