Creative Mindfulness in Watercolour | Art Book Review of Painting Calm by Inga Buividavice
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- Connect to nature through the art of watercolour. Inspiring projects to try at home.
From technical skills and finding your own style, this book has everything you need to find peace, joy and calm.
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Hi, I'm Kay! I'm an art enthusiast with a library of hundreds of art and craft books across all media. 📚 Subscribe to my channel and be the first to know when I publish the next book review. If this video was helpful, please give it a thumbs up as it helps my small channel to grow!
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ABOUT INGA BUIVIDAVICE
Inga is a watercolour artist and author, originally from Lithuania and now based in Liverpool, UK. Although art has always been a big part of Inga’s life, she didn't pick up a brush until 2018 whilst on maternity leave.
In the beginning, Inga painted one watercolour sketch a day in her sketchbooks for 100 days and documented this journey on her Instagram page. Inga started spending more time on paintings and doing larger pieces of works. She is mostly drawn to nature and natural objects and likes to explore motion as well as experimenting with geometry and different shapes.
Inga’s Domestika Course: www.domestika....
Instagram: / inga.buive
Interview With Inga: blackworknow.a...
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LINKS WHERE TO BUY Painting Calm by Inga Buividavice
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Hello! Her second book wild watercolor is really nice too. It has lots of loose animal paintings. I like it more than her painting calm one, so I recommend it!
Thank you for watching. Yes, I will be reviewing Inga's other book very soon. Best Wishes.
Congratulations on a great start to your channel Kay! I’m four years into this journey and am doing it for the same reason as you - to supplement my pension - and we now have 152,000 subscribers so you can do it! I’ll recommend you to my viewers if you like - they are all artists and interested in book reviews. Funnily enough I found you because my next video is going to feature “Painting Calm” and I was browsing to see if anyone else had reviewed it before I cracked it open on Saturday!
@DianeAntoneStudio Thank you so much Diane. I sincerely appreciate your support. It is very kind of you and will be so helpful. I am trying my best to produce one video a week, whilst still working... I really enjoy producing the book reviews and I hope people find them useful. I've received some lovely comments. I always try and find a review myself before I buy a new book. Your channel is incredible Diane. You have obviously put in a lot of time to create so much great content. I look forward to seeing what you do with Painting Calm... Thank you once again.
@@ArtBookNookThanks Kay for your kind words! Yes, the channel takes up a huge amount of time, and I couldn’t have done it without my daughter. She is the businesswoman in our partnership and takes care of the editing as well as all the social media and accountancy etc. She’s probably 90% of the reason for our success. I just talk and paint, and try to have ideas. I’ll mention your channel on the next video I do talking about the Painting Calm book and I’m sure you’ll gain a few new viewers from that. About 20% of my subscribers are from the UK, most are from the US. I don’t know if you’re interested in advice - there’s such a lot out there and a lot of it is very misleading, including VidIQ and Think Media, because it doesn’t apply to our kind of channel. The one thing I will offer you which they say too is “Be consistent.” Upload at the same time every time. Stick to ONE subject and put up as many videos as you possibly can. We did one every day for the first year which got us off the ground. If we hadn’t done that we would still be languishing at about 20K subs. Just my 2cents worth, wishing you much luck! (And beware of videos which go viral - they can kill your channel!)
@@DianeAntoneStudio I am really impressed by your achievement Diane, even more so knowing how long it takes to produce a single video. How lovely to work alongside your daughter too. I am always very grateful for any advice and suggestions, it's the only way to learn and grow. Your point about a viral video intrigued me so I researched it and now understand why, contrary to popular belief, this is not really a good thing. Being time poor, I'm afraid my capacity only runs to one video a week presently, reviewing books from my huge art book library. I try to post at weekends, but the day and time has varied quite a bit, so I will take onboard your generous advice about posting at the same time, going forward. Thank you so much again Diane for your interest in my channel and your support.
I know exactly how hard this road is Kay, and at the same time how rewarding it can be, both financially and spiritually as we find a community which we can relate to and share with and best of all support through hard times. As an exiled Brit I see England having so much trouble and feel whatever little I can do to support people who are lonely and sad is time well spent. I have chatted to my daughter Tamsin about your channel and she did raise one red flag which I want to share with you just in case. Have you looked into the issue of copyright? It is not completely impossible that an author might raise an issue with you about revealing the contents of their book to the public without authorisation. I had such an issue happen with Terry Runyan, who was upset that I’d shown her book and her paintings without her permission. This can be very demoralising for us if it happens unexpectedly so I thought I’d mention it in case you hadn’t thought of it - I wouldn’t have thought of it myself, but sometimes the “younger generation” are more savvy than we are!!
@@DianeAntoneStudio Thank you Diane. Yes, times are very challenging here in the UK, but I believe this is the same the world over? I wish everyone could be respectful and kind and maybe the world might be a better place? Thank you and please thank your daughter for her advice, which I appreciate. Copyright is something I considered, but will revisit this again, as you have mentioned it... The quality of the videos are not good enough for the text to be read. After watching my videos, several people have commented they have gone out and purchased the books based on my review. I do not have any affiliate links, so I am not gaining financially from any book purchases. Two authors whom I've had the pleasure of meeting recently in person, were pleased to learn I've reviewed their books, and a third author, actually asked me directly if I could review her new book. Should anyone ever raise an objection I would always remove the video right away. The last thing I would ever wish to do is upset anybody...
The book looks just what I’m looking for. Thank you.
It's a lovely book. I'm sure you will enjoy working the projects. Happy painting...
Thank you for this review- well done! Your video is very informative & extremely helpful to me. It has solidified my decision to purchase the book. Thank you again!
Thank you for you kind comment. I am so pleased you found my review helpful. I am sure you will enjoy the book and the projects in it. Happy painting...
Thank you for your thorough review. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to your reviews and wish you great success. A thank you to Diane Antone for mentioning your review which brought me to your channel. All the best.
Thank you for watching my review and for subscribing to my little channel. I really appreciate it. I am very grateful to Diane Anton for supporting my channel and for her encouragement and advice. I hope my review was helpful. Inga has written a lovely little book with some imaginative ideas. I love watercolour. I could just watch the colours merge and blend together for hours. There is always an element of surprise isn't there? Best Wishes...
I started my journey with this fabulous book a year ago and thoroughly recommend it .
That's wonderful to hear Sally. It's a really good book. I hope your story will encourage other people to try watercolor too... Happy painting...
Hi, I found you through Diane Antone, and am so pleased that I did. I knew about Inca already as I have done her Domestika course, so may well be buying this book as well. Great review thanks
Thank you for you kind comment. Diane has been very encouraging and supported my channel. I am very grateful to her. If you completed Inga's Domestika course, I think you will find the book a useful addition. Happy painting...
Yes, I was the subscriber who asked for the book review! Thanks so much for that. It was so detailed and I really like the book and ordered it.
Keep them coming!
That's wonderful to hear! I do try... the videos take many hours to edit, but I'm aiming for one a week. I love the way Inga uses colour. She puts colours together that I wouldn't think of myself. I'm sure her book will give you a lot of pleasure...
@@ArtBookNook I know. My husband is a youtuber as well. He is close to 100.000 subs now. People don't realise how many hours go into one video.
I am sure I will enjoy her book. Thanks again.
Thank you for a very useful review. I’ll order.
Thank you for watching and for your comment. I really appreciate it. I'm sure you will enjoy the book. Happy painting...
It’s funny because I just signed up for Inga‘s Domestika course. Of course that was before I saw your video and I watched the video too. I’m not sure I will get the book, but even though I would say, I am a moderate to advanced watercolor artist I enjoy doing simple things to calm my mind, thanks for the review. I will check out the other books too. Blessings.
Thank you. I'm sure you will enjoy the course. I like to paint landscapes, but I also enjoy just playing around with watercolour doodles. I find it relaxing when there's no pressure to create anything in particular. Happy painting...
Excellent review. I have this book on order.
Thank you for kind comment. I really appreciate it. I am sure you will enjoy the book and the projects too...
Hi, Kay! I have this book but haven’t been through it yet. I’m fairly intermittent with practicing watercolor painting and techniques. I enjoy painting but do get frustrated with myself sometimes and realize I just need to buckle down and keep practicing. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos and wish you the best of luck. I watch Diane Anton and your video popped into my feed. Subscribed 🎉❤😊
Thank you for you helpful comment and for watching my review. In my case, I often struggle to find the time to paint, but I have now proved to myself , this argument is invalid, as I have made time to produce my book reviews; however, perhaps I am being too hard on myself as my circumstances are different now. I know of no artist that doesn't wish they were better than they are, or wish they could paint like someone they admire. I have abandoned the expection that what is my head is going to appear on the paper. I am more relaxed about the outcome now. I practice on cheap paper first before my brush touches my precious, expensive watercolour paper, but if I mess up, I have recently taken to using the "failure" in a collage, or turning it into an abstract. 🤣 I have heard several artists state they only ever show approximately 20% of their work, the remaining 80% is bonfire fuel. We only see their successes don't we? I have a review of Ray Balkwill's book Painting Atmoshphere with Light. Ray paints in mixed media, using watercolour and pastel. I have enhanced a failed watercolour with pastel in the past, not that this is Ray's method! I am very grateful to Diane Anton, who has been very encouraging about my little channel and given me some helpful advice. Thank you for your kind wishes. I really appreciate it...
Very much enjoy your in depth reviews (as recommended by Diane Antone). You asked for requests…here are just a few: Anne Abgott’s Daring Color, Cathy Johnson’s Painting Nature in WC and Claudia Nice’s books, particularly those that include watercolor. I will definitely look for Inga’s book or her Domestika course.
Thank you for your kind comment and suggestions. I have several of those books and will add them to my list. I need to just warn you about Domestika. In July, they suddenly started automatically adding people to their annual subscription program, without warning and without transparency. People thought they were just purchasing a single course, only to find Domestika had taken an annual subscription from their bank accounts. Because people were not aware they had been added to the annual program, the 30 day "free" trial had come to an end and they have been unable to get a refund. It happened to me, but I noticed immediately, because I always print out an invoice and thought what is this? I was able to get a refund, but other people have not been so lucky. There was no information about this at the point of checkout. I have emailed Domestika twice and asked them to confirm, if I purchase another course, I will not be added to their annual program and they have not replied. I no longer recommend Domestika for this reason, which is a real shame. I hope they change this policy soon, as I fear it will kill their business. 😥
@@ArtBookNook ouch, thanks for the head’s up! I’m not as organized as you are, so that information is ‘gold’ to me! 😱😅
@@jenneke2 I wouldn't want anyone to get caught out...
Thank you for this, I somehow came across your review. I bought this book while on an art retreat. I took it out and followed along with you. I am now inspired to paint something from the book.
Thank you for watching. I am so glad you found it helpful. Hearing this makes producing the videos worthwhile. Happy painting...
Hi Kay, I just came across your video and after watching your review of this book, I subscribed straight away and look forward to your takes on many more art books. I love art books, and this channel is exactly right up my alley. Your reviews are very thorough and done at a great pace that is easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you for subscribing it is very much appreciated. I am pleased you enjoyed the review and got value from it. I publish one a week and I have many more in the pipe line. Feel free to make a request if there is a particular book you would like to see.... Best Wishes, Kay
Hi Kay, just discovered your channel and subscribed. Good luck with your channel! I love book reviews
Thank you. I really appreciate it. I hope you find my reviews helpful...
Thank you for the review. 😊 BTW I ordered some books about painting and drawing lately and I was surprised that even the books are getting smaller and smaller.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching. My personal preference is for hard backed books where the pages are stiched together instead of glued, because they lay nice and flat over a 2 page spread. These are more expensive to produce and less and less are being made this way. The newer books tend to be paperback with glued pages which don't lay flat without a lot of pushing down, plus the paper quality is often not as good. I expect publishers have to consider production costs and the cheaper format helps keep the price down. Best wishes...
So happy to have found you. Great review. Often consider ordering books but not sure of content. You have cleared up that matter. Thank you.
Thank you. I am pleased my review is helpful. I'm sure you will enjoy the projects in this book if you decide to purchase it. Best wishes...
Very good review. I have had this book for a while but the projects feel a bit daunting for me. But now, I will revisit it after watching this video. Thank you and I have subscribed. 😊
Thank you for subscribing. I really appreciate it. If you choose a project you like and take it step by step I am sure you will have success. @dianeantonestudio has a video where she paints a project from the book in real time. You could follow along with Diane, it's like painting with a friend... th-cam.com/video/P2piZpqoA60/w-d-xo.html I would love to know how you get on... Best wishes...
Hi Kay. I too come from Diane Antone Studio. I already purchased both books ( Painting Calm and Creative Abstract Watercolor) I thoroughly enjoyed your review. I look forward to many more as I am now a subscriber. :)
Thank you for your encouraging comment and for subscribing to my ittle channel. I really appreciate your support. Diane Antone has been very generous and helpful and I am very grateful to her. Best wishes...
You are doing well Kay! Lots of views on this one! I did a couple of videos last week and have one coming out tomorrow evening. It's a hard slog isn't it? I hope you have a great week! 😊
Yes it is Simone... it takes a lot of time, but I am enjoying the process... I will take a look at your new videos Simone 🥰
@@ArtBookNook 🥰
Hi Kay, you are doing well. Keep posting. We are following. Subscribed your TH-cam Channel :)
Thank you for subscribing. It helps a lot and I appreciate it. I hope you found my book review helpful.
Hello Kay. Thank you so much for an excellent review. I am a new subscriber and look forward to your future posts! I was guided here by @dianeantonestudio having watched one of her Patreon pages. I live in Scotland, and wish you great success with your new channel! 👩🏻🎨🎨🖌️📚
Thank you for your encouraging wishes, which I really appreciate. Scotland is beautiful, I have visited many times. I love the colours and vast open space and friendly people... you have a treasure trove of inspiration living there. The UK has such diverse and varied landscapes. There is beauty everywhere if we take time to look. Thank you for subscribing to my little channel. Diane Anton has been very supportive and helpful. Her channel is incredible isn't it? An enournmous library of wonderful tutorials... Best wishes....
@@ArtBookNook I agree, Scotland is beautiful and I know I am fortunate, but England also has so many beautiful places. We are fortunate to live in the UK.
I'm pleased to read that you visit Scotland, it is strange how many living in England go abroad without a thought when the UK has so much to offer (apart from reliable weather?)
Yes, Diane Antone puts a huge effort into bringing about much joy in painting and so much less stress! 💜