I’ve been “hoarding” art supplies for the last 10 years as I prepare for retirement. I’ve been a crafter since I was very young and up until my 40’s it seemed I had a smidgen of time leftover in the day to create. In my 50’s that was not the case and there was almost no time to craft. I retired from a corporate job and started working at a local big box craft store and the building of my stash started. I was lucky enough to know when items would go on clearance, purchased items based on reviews and waited for sales, etc. Primarily I focused on non-perishable items like paper, watercolors, stencils, dies, stamps etc. Now in my 60’s I don’t have the disposable income I used too, but I have a stash built over the years and can craft along with videos and have the supplies needed. I’m one happy retiree and you are by far my favorite artist that I follow along with.
That is funny. This has been my a tragedy for years now. I could of written this post myself even though I am only 47 now. While my 6 kids were younger I wished for my time to craft but was exhausted and always overworked. I would buy an item Here or there on sale or with coupon knowing I have no time to play right now. But always said I will have the time one day but maybe not much money. So I will buy the others now for then. In my business life, things have gotten extremely hectic and busy the last four or so years. This has been the worst time ever for crafting. Time to craft has almost been non existent. But I still bought. I am finally not that interested in buying these days. Thank God! I want to be happy with what I have. I know I have a lot. More than I need. I definitely have been blessed to have found great you tubers like Lindsey who helped me learn new things about different mediums over the years and slowly buy items at fair prices. I sure hope I can be like you and retire soon so I can play with all my goodies when ever I want. Enjoy your crafting time for the rest of us still in the rat game with no time yet! Then when I am wishing I can craft, I will think about you and be happy some of us crafters have made it to the happy side.
I too am on the retirement wagon, but had never looked at it from your perspective…instead I have felt guilty that I bought all of this “crap”…Lindsay's word! 😁😆 But you know what? After reading your post, I don’t feel so guilty now. I worked hard for most of my life and put up with a lot of job related “crap” and now I get to craft with my “crap.” 😆🤣😂😅. Sorry…but I just couldn’t resist. But seriously, you have helped me to see my “crap” as a collection instead of hoarding. Now, I might actually enjoy it more. A weight has just lifted off of my shoulders. Thank you!!
@@Amywazwaz06 I would gladly have traded my smidgen of crafting time for more kids. You're one lucky lady. At 47 I was so heavily buried in the rat race it was difficult to envision a crafty future. Hang in there and by the time you reach the other end think of all the cute things you can make for your grandchildren. Even better you can be the "cool" grandma the grandkids get to craft with. What a wonderful memory to look forward to creating.
I think most of us have way too much stuff. And I don't think the buying and spending is the problem, I think the real problem is that this abundance of often quite similar stuff can actually hold one back from creating. Instead of actually drawing and painting things, we're busy swatching stuff, take time to get used to new products, sit around unable to decide which palette we want to use today, hang in front of the internet deciding what to buy next... Prior to the pandemic and watching a lot of art youtube, I was always very okay with having exactly what I need, and I was happy with that. Watching videos really got me wanting to try all those different brands and products, and while it sure was fun and I found some products that I do really like, I cannot say that it helped my creativity or work ethic at all. Your "Use what you have and see how far you get" advice really is spot on. If you want to be a collector go buy things, but if you want to be an artist, do not bury yourself under a pile of stuff.
there are days when the boxes arrive on my door step and I'm not as thrilled to receive the product as I was thrilled to order it because Fantasy Me thought I HAD TO HAVE IT. (head smack)
Thank you for the consistent content...especially while you have been traveling and teaching. You are an artistic treasure. You maybe the ONLY "other thing that will make me a better artist because you are honest, curious, and real with your content. Thank you Lindsey for being true to your core values. I appreciate you.
I look at it this way. I don't buy alot of clothes, shoes, or I don't travel. I work full time and art supplies make me happy. Everyone spends there money on what they love. Your right Lindsay we don't have to have tons of supplies to create. But dang it's fun collecting them. Lol Great video as always! Thanks for all you do.
Lindsay said the hardest truth all artists need to come to grips with … The supplies don’t make you a better artist, it’s the time you spend growing your craft by practicing. Completely true , thank you for always being genuine with your supporters Lindsay 🥰‼️
I love that you self-reflect! I realized a couple months ago that I’ve been buying stuff I don’t need because I watch TH-cam crafters and I see things I’d like to try. I wasn’t stopping enough to think whether I really wanted it and where I would put it. I’m trying hard to cut back how much I buy and only buy things I’ll really use. Plus, I’m trying to use what I have. Please talk about this more. It helps to cut back when you hear people talking about it.
I have accumulated a lot of supplies over the last 25 years, and honestly the choices are so vast that I find it difficult to stick with just one thing and get good at my skills. In the beginning i just had a watercolor palette and I was happy with that and painted for 10 years in watercolor. Now I have all this stuff I don’t even want to paint anymore because there are just to many choices and I never can make my mind up on which to use. There’s something to be said about having minimal supplies.
Exactly! For many years I just had my one set of supplies, and if I wanted to paint, there was no deciding which one to use becaue there only was that one choice. Now I have all these different brands and palettes, and I spend way too much time deciding which one I should be using. Maybe there are people who have an easier time making up their mind and getting started, but in my case I have noticed that this abundance of choices has mostly hindered me.
@@justacatwhocantype So true I actually feel the panic it used to be like this with makeup too. I have more than one person needs, I give a lot away I'm glad someone can use it.I stay away from haul videos some channels that is all they do is show art supplies they don't create art. I always thought I was alone in this now I see so many people going through the same thing. 0
I agree, too much choices to make and in the end I'm too paralysed to make art. Like, which supplies do I use? What should I draw? What colours should I use? Etc etc. Many times the paper just goes back into the folder without anything being drawn on it at all. It's a sad state of affairs.
Thanks for helping us put all this into perspective. I made a decision about two years ago not to buy any more supplies for 6 months and found that not only did I have plenty, I actually had enough for two years!! And I became less Frantic about buying more and more and more.... You are so kind to us, Lindsey. You are a good person.
Oh boy, isn’t that the truth for most of us crafters! I probably have enough for my whole lifetime and possibly a whole new lifetime of a few other people as well. I have been crafting for over 20 years now and I also find things come back in style again after many years too. So that has also helped me when new things tempt me sometimes. Sometimes a new stamp set will come out and I will remember a set from years ago very similar. If just close I will remind myself I do not the exact same thing. I like the idea or color scheme etc of the project. It gives me joy. So to recreate it in some way or use it as a muse does not need me to buy the exact item when I have something I can use similar to it.
Winsor & Nudist = coffee spray 🤣 I know better than to drink during Sat Chat because we never know what Lindsay is going to say hahaha. Great Sat Chat! Can’t wait to hear about Lindsay’s Big Adventure to NY!
As a Micro TH-cam channel (200 subscribers), living in Mexico, I cannot afford buying expensive artist or craft materials. On the other hand, I try to show on my videos how to use the material I have to produce something beautiful and creative… and inexpensive. I have long for sooo long the Inktense Derwent 72 set but it is out of my league (as like other viewers say: you get to see other TH-camrs use them and you “need” them, when you don’t really). As a teacher in my country you get paid the lowest incomes (despite the fact lots of schools asks for master degrees or PhD’s just to stand in front of class). It is hard to say: I will not eat this week to buy a $220 dollar color set for an unboxing or a video, it is just not possible. I have also decided to stay away from the typical Click Bait titles or comedy parts that other TH-camrs like to do, not my goal as I tent to be introverted. So, what you mention about over consumption and buying all these things in a world that has become very uncertain is really not something to do. Thanks for the video, I have been a subscriber for long, and I rarely comment, but I enjoy your videos.
I'll go subscribe to you, that will be one more person atleast. 🤷♀️ My favorite pencils are Prismacolor but Brutfuner 260 colors cost just 30-40$ and are almost as good. They are uneven in quality. The dark ones, especially blue are slightly scratchy. But some of the lighter colors are actually better than my Prismacolors. My point being, you can get very far without the expensive stuff. Good luck 😊
I have Prismas and Inktense. Inktense are not formulated like any other pencils on the market, they are literally ink not watercolor. You can use them on multiple mediums like fabric and they are permanent. Regular watercolor pencils are not, anyone buying them as a standard color pencil isn't understanding what they were made for . I got the largest set for under $60 with a coupon online. But again, they were designed with specific uses in mind. Prismas are oil based and archival quality. I have work 32+ years old still as vibrant as the day I made it. That said I'm an artist who worked in the industry from all angles, from trade shows to design work. There is such a lack of education on using supplies by actual experts outside of classrooms, influencers and contebt creators make me want to vomit. They have little to no experience, are slaves to brands etc it's nauseating.
Hi Lindsay, I don't think too many people would be envious if they realised that you have spent so long teaching, and selling art for a living, and sharing with us your work. I thank you for always being able to give a clear and honest opinion on supplies, whether you paid for them or not, it does not matter. We all need a hobby and men's tools can cost a small fortune, but that is okay! I know what you mean by being expensive in Australia!) If anyone is envious that is sad, but just go and enjoy yourself and create. Share your efforts with us! Huge thanks Lindsay for all her work, sometimes you look very tired. Cheers to all! Let us pray for our world at the moment. xx
Never thought about different artists have different needs for supplies. Thanks for enlightening me. I’ve figured out I have too many hobbies and too much stuff. But if something piques my interest, I gotta try it!
Likewise, I have no fewer than 8 general hobbies(very expensive) and in the painting/marker hobby, I have so many different mediums and supplies. It’s difficult to pick just one or two.
And some people live in 900 square feet, have a dog and 2 other people in the house and there art space is a 4 x 5 ft area in the living room next to the big window. Love my art space though.
I wish I'd seen this video pre-Covid! I have bought so much stuff based on YT artists and I'm really not a artist, in any sense. But hey, maybe THESE markers will make me better, maybe THIS notebook will encourage me... So now I try v hard to not buy any more supplies, and to remember that, as you pointed out, what you buy as a TH-cam is different to what you'd buy as a hobbyist, or a teacher. Thanks again for this video, maybe it'll help someone not make the mistakes I did!
I fight the pull to buy art supplies all the time. But I still enjoy watching youtube because it is the way I have learned almost all about watercolor I know. And although a brush or a nice palette won't make you magically better artist I really love porcelain palettes and I think that buying good supplies in reasonable amount makes creating enjoyable.
This is so true! I own about 3-4 pencil sets I love and use for myself. I own about 30 sets I’ve bought for my subscribers to see. And I try to use them in videos for my subscribers, but I would never have bought them for myself. I only owned Prismacolor pencils, a few Copic markers and 1-2 coloring books other than my own until I started my channel! Now… 😳 And while I’m enjoying trying all these supplies, there are times I’d love to give them all away for the sake of simplicity. But I keep them for future comparisons and reviews. I don’t recommend people buy so many supplies for themselves! NO!!
What I would like to see is youtubers using their supplies more than once, perhaps regularly. I am relatively new to buying higher end/better quality supplies, mainly because I didn't know about them before, or because I didn't know that they were better than the cheap ones that I have, up until now, bought, so I do find haul and review videos useful to some extent. Here in the UK we have a shop called The Works and they sell a lot of cheap art supplies which is what I have been buying (mainly) and a shop called B and M where I got my first acrylics, colouring pencils and watercolours from (among other things.) I wanted to get into art because I had a hard time a number of years ago and it helped with my mood. I get a bit frustrated with the cheap supplies sometimes, especially the coloured pencils and chalky watercolours and I started following youtube videos to improve my art and was introduced to better quality materials. I have noticed with a lot of youtubers who do art videos get art subscription boxes, do lots of hauls, do lots of reviews for new products but don't seem to use the products again in other videos. Some even complain about what they get in the subscription boxes because it's not their preferred medium, or the value isn't what the box says, or the boxes aren't put together very well. I would like to see youtubers use what they've already got more and to do more tutorials as that would balance out the amount of stuff that they have and make it not as less wasteful and perhaps allow viewers to relate to them more.
I would recommend youtuber Emma Lefebvre!! She's a teacher in her day job and her TH-cam channel focuses mostly on tutorials, which she uses the SAME Winsor & Newton paints in her palette and her same Princeton Snap brushes for YEARS (she recently was blessed to collab with an Amazon brand so she uses these brushes now, but doesn't switch beyond that 😊). She is a delightful watercolor youtuber that I've stuck with for the 2 years since I've started watercolor ☺
90% of influencers and content creators are doing it for their sponsors not truly their viewers. I'm an artist of 30+ years with a minor in teaching secondary art and have considered starting a channel not for money or popularity but simply to inspire people. I have 8-10 migraines a month though and long covid breathing issues so it'd really be hard for me physically. (spent a week in icu almost dying with covid double pneumonia). TH-cam has become QVC with amateur salespeople acting like designers. Even Tim Holtz doesn't draw his stuff, he pays to buy artwork from other people. It's all so fake it's sad and depressing. Art should be for your own enjoyment not to sell stuff.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness of pre-recording this... I really look forward to drinking my coffee on Saturday mornings listening to your stories. And yes, I am 'mostly' on a no buy for a bit for supplies, especially paint and sufaces. Somehow I was browsing the other day and a set of Shminke super-granulating 'fell' into my basket. My excuse is that it was a birthday present from me to me... but, yes otherwise, I have more than enough supplies to keep me busy for a loooonnng time.
Happy Saturday! Hope you had a fun and safe trip. I am a paper hoarder, and since moving into a new space and having everything on shelves by paper type I have to face the hoard lol I am not in youtube and have no reason for having so much other than it makes me happy and that's enough. I will say that before, when everything was stashed away I was really precious about the expensive paper. Now that it's in plainview I use it more because I have backups in case I make mistakes. Honestly, I find ways to experiment with the "bad" pieces and it's very liberating. Life is too short to be precious about the supplies you love that are supposed to bring you joy. I personally felt so much guilt about stuff I'd buy and then store in a box only to be forgotten. Now, when I go into my dedicated space and actually use my supplies I am truly happy and content. And I just remind myself that there will always be paper.and supplies to buy if I run out. Thank you for the video, see you Sunday!
I was so happy to see you this morning, and listen to this interesting and informative video! You are an honest person who has a sense of humor, and who we can trust! Thanks Lindsay.😉
I completely agree with you and why we TH-camrs have so many supplies...If a company want me to review a glue gun, it doesn't matter that I already have 4-5 of them, I say, sure....and I try to buy conscientiously, not doing a lot of hauls, but when I do a haul, I try to make sure it's smart purchases, and not excessive...but that's my opinion, maybe not the opinion of the watcher. Glad you took the time to share this, and I especially loved how you talked about a craft room made from things you make work for you, vs an IKEA or Container Store room, that can run thousands of dollars. Viewers should build their craft rooms for themselves and their craft, and on their budgets. Most TH-camrs are paid money for their channels and can use those proceeds to build the ultimate craft room, and I hope that viewers realize the TH-camr's "job" is to present a beautiful space, as well as a great craft. Lindsay, you are one of the only art/craft TH-camrs that hasn't built the ultimate white IKEA room, and I applaud you for making your studio and art space "real." Thanks for continuing to be my crafty guru..Sandy
Reminds me of term SABLE = Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy ... Great term to remind myself of regularly. Helps me to start thinking about things like who can appreciate my things instead and hopefully save me from needing an extra room for my stuff.
Lindsey, you bring up a great perspective on this topic. For myself as learning artist; I get frustrated from the bigger channels it always seem they are selling a product then teaching a skill. It get old after awhile. I tend to gravitate towards other channel and books to build my skills. Thank you for advice on improving your drawing skill. I will be adding in 30mins a day with my drawing.
Similar to some instructional books that seem to be great for learning new\different skills and style. You look through the book, and like the project, but then, you see that they are using their specific brushes or such. Brushes that cost a small fortune.
May I point you to yeates makes here on youTube. He is all about techniques and I haven't seen any haul videos or excessive brand mentioning. I spent the last few days binge watching his channel.
@@lisamiller8174 I found several art books with projects I want to try. The supplies for the project cost a arm and leg. Or the product they are using isn't a brand I enjoyed using.
I enjoy several mediums. They all bring me joy. When I follow your tutorials, I'm ready! I actually enjoy organizing my supplies every so often and finding supplies I haven't used for a while. My dining room turned art studio is my "she shed" and it is a happy place for me! I do like buying a new supply every so often,too! I enjoy your reviews, they help in my decisions!
If there's one thing you are not it's hypocritical -- probably the sanest, most grounded, most informative, and most encouraging artistic 'presence' on YT -- you radiate integrity and I think we all know you will be straight with us about anything you are discussing -- in a word, Lindsay, you're a gem ❤️
I lost thousands in art supplies after hurricanes Harvey and Imelda flooded our home. I rebought ONLY the items I actually used often. It was heart breaking but also amazingly eye opening and an epiphany. I no longer hoard the G45 papers or handmade papers. I use it the week I buy it. I no longer use social media. I turn music on and actually do art. I turn 50 this year though and got my graphic art degree before the internet existed. My advice? Use it, feel it..DO IT. Turn OFF your phone and tablet and get inside your head and have a 10+ hour bender doing and creating. Do it for you, send friends cards and actually use what you have. Whens the last time you used a whole paper pad up??
All through the video I thought you’re so right, we really don’t need that much stuff - and then Amazon delivered some oil pastels I had ordered and I chucked them on the pile of art supplies I hadn’t even opened… 😂 One day I will use them all!! 😝
@@rubberartist I got some from Sennelier for Christmas last year, but the iridescent set, so I bought a “normal” set too. There’s just too much nice stuff out there to try! 😁
I love the spotless $10,000+ craft rooms bigger than my 12 x 14 bedroom with more supplies than 10 people could use in a lifetime. They all share a giant rock on their hand and nothing to show for any of it. Bob Ross? Had an easel and a handful of tools and painted every day for decades. I have a messy af corner and stained surfaces, worn, heavily used brushes and nubby pencils. I was an artist before the internet existed though. Screens have destroyed people's creative process. Turn it all off, turn on some music, heck have an edible lol but turn OFF the world and turn ON your own mind. So many are afraid to be alone with themselves they can't turn off the outside world. Embrace art, it's fun..and do it for your soul and enjoy it.
Supply buying after watching TH-cam videos is SUCH an easy trap to fall into! For me, not so much with watercolor anymore, but card making, which I enjoy, it is super-hard to avoid! So many TH-camrs are part of design teams for brands and they are specifically creating to sell new products and sometimes I don't think we really absorb the idea that it's marketing we're watching. It's just that nice, creative person sharing what they've made and dang that new thing really looks great. (Says the person who has all of her orders delivered to the office instead of home to avoid spousal eye-rolls and judgment...)
You need to head over to Natasha Foote, my dear. She'll give you ideas on what do without selling you anything (apart from a certain type of glue, but that's fine).
Great topic! I live, craft and travel in my RV so I have had to change my purchasing habits because space is at a premium. I only buy what I need and what I will use. While once in a while I wish I had my stash of ribbon or ephemera, most of the time it is very freeing. I can only use what I have, so I am more creative making my own embellishments. I also destash frequently, giving away stamps or scraps to kids I meet along the way. I find I don’t need as much as I thought I would. Thanks for the thought provoking videos!
Tank you , Lindsay, for not doing hauls! Most of the time, my store won't have what the you tuber purchased. To me, they are meaningless, and have no value. I don't care what someone purchased, just show me what you've made. I can figure out on my own where to purchase the items. Reviews are always informative.
I think my biggest problem (aside from ’Full Set Syndrome, which is a whole separate topic 😆😅) is storage. I forget which ‘organizing’ method calls it this, but I’m a Ladybug: I need to see everything I have, right in front of my face. If I don’t see it, I either won’t use it, or I’ll forget I have it and go buy more, then regret when I find the original stuff. But right at the moment, I have very little motivation to organize my stuff, which in turn leads to a lack of motivation to create. It goes in waves, so I know it will pass. But the trick is to remember (when the motivation returns), that I ‘probably already have that’ whatever-it-is I want to create with. I love watching TH-cam crafters, but I’ve started finding a collection of crafters who, like yourself, really push using what you have first. That helps get my motivation going again, without the guilt of a price tag and my inner self saying, “You know, you probably have that whatever-it-is under the bed or in the closet somewhere.” 😜
I think she called The Clutterbug...? I'm a butterfly, I need to see the things in clear, organized containers. And I'm in the full-set syndrome too 😆😆😆!
Hi Lindsay - as you know by now this has been an especially horrendous week for our fellow humans in Ukraine. I am so sad for the people who 2 weeks ago were living a nice life like mine and now are fleeing for their lives - many leaving their men to fight for freedom. So thank you for your cheerfulness and care for our shopping patterns and art. I hope you had a good trip and many more people are enjoying art. I wish there was a library class for adult artists like for 5 yr olds. Pray for our world.
Keep asking your library directors and Friends of the Library for what you want. Post requests on their social media. If enough people are asking, your library will try to accommodate you, even if the budget is tiny. I've worked at a public library for 23 years, and I've asked for adult DIYs for nearly that long. In the last five years, my supervisors and directors have agreed. A budget has been provided, supplies have been purchased, creative fun has been had! We haven't had artists yet, but we're getting closer all the time. And I get to be one of the facilitators, hosting a project monthly.
Lindsay, I feel like you're taking about me! I've only been painting for two years and have acquired Mei Liang, Yasutomo Niji, Mungyo, Prima, Paul Rubens, Van Gogh, Mijello Mission Gold, and DaVinci. And yesterday Roman Szmal's Mona Omrani palette was under the Christmas tree for me. I'm going to do a no-buy 2024 and aim to use them all up!
Lindsay, you're so thoughtful, always thinking of us, by pre-recording this. I remember finding you watching you in your beginner series "Stamp School" and really liked the fact you always, always let us know to use what we have. I like your reviews and hauls because you are honest. From this video you demonstrate that the reason why I trust you and why you are someone your audience can trust because you show time and time again that you know and acknowledge the impact and influence you have. However, please don't take responsibility for our weaknesses. I obviously did not heed your first rule and have amassed a collection that now fills a room, which is rather embarrassing. As I always joke, this hobby is three-in-one: collecting, organizing and a little bit of crafting :-D Hope you enjoyed NYC and had to time to enjoy The Big Apple! Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts honestly. I find that having hard-set standards prevents my art supply hoard from bursting at the seams. I only buy things that are high quality, lightfast, and made by reliable reputable companies. I also check reviews from many sources; youtubers, Amazon, etc. I then ask myself, how often would I use this? Or, do I really need this to make my art better, or can I use something I already have? If it doesn’t check off everything on the list, I will not buy it. And even then, once I get it, it has to impress me or I return it. Because of my standards, I have a stunningly beautiful collection of art supplies that are a delight to use and admire. Having too much stuff will be a detriment to your art. Limitation and restriction can create beautiful art.
Good morning and welcome home. Boy! You picked a good week to be away and busy. Hopefully, you had a great time and didn't have time to deal with reality too much. We missed you, though. It was a tough one for those of us who are torn between wanting to stick our heads in the sand and remain 'informed'. For myself - I escaped into some audiobooks and listened to some great Poirot murder stories to cheer me up. ;) I think I will do that again this week. I loved the talk this morning. It was very relevant to most of us, I am sure. About five years ago when I began following TH-camrs I felt compelled to 'keep up' with the specific brands of supplies they used. As you say - that is pretty much impossible and more importantly, unnecessary. Part of my own artistic journey is not having to use the same brand(s) of supplies that the teacher is using, but to innovate and make what I have on hand work well for me. Fortunately, I had purchased mostly top-shelf supplies which were recommended for quality and reliability. The ones made by companies that have sometimes been around for hundreds of years (Faber-Castell, Sennelier, DerWent, etc.) and some from newer companies that have shown to be a little more cost-effective, but for the most part excellent quality (like Paul Ruben's). Some of these sets and papers and supplies took me a while to save up for, as I am not a wealthy girl with unlimited funds, but the result is that my collection of art materials is truly beautiful and whether I want to draw, paint, or even do needlework, I can pull from materials that I know won't let me down and stand the test of time. I can thank you and others like you who test and report to us honestly for that. In the long run, you have saved me a fortune. I am at the point now where things have pretty much leveled off, and I am on a "limited buying" year. I only buy fill-in things that I truly feel necessary to do my artwork, and that I have nothing that would fit the bill in my own stash. We are two months into the year, and I am pleased to say that I have spent very little. While it may not help the global economy, it makes my personal economy much better. Anyway - looking forward to hearing of your adventures. I hope you had a fabulous trip. Thanks for being here this morning, as I look forward to kicking off my weekend with your visit. Get some rest and take care. :)
This was a really interesting video. I never see this topic in any crafter's videos. I'm an amateur paper crafter and jewelry maker. I am also one of the few male crafters that I can find anywhere on Earth yet. I would be a giant hoarder, I can feel it, but I literally have no space to put a lot of things I'd love to have. I have a really tiny amount of craft storage space in one room where I live, which is my bedroom. Besides jewelry, I make cards and decorative boxes using cardstock and decorative paper for people. The boxes I make, though, are sturdy enough to keep for quite a while to put things in as long as you don't get them wet, of course. Most of my stash is decorative paper, cardstock, and a combination of Czech glass and gemstone beads. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't buy anything else until I used at least half of what I have except for the fact that when you're a paper crafter, you go through a lot of glue, double sided tape, and card blanks for cards, unless you make your own. :)
Very good info. I like some hauls especially when there's demos either within the video or shortly after. I don't really get into the Ikea type room tours, but I love the repurposed ones that look like a vintage shop. Your room of hoard style I always liked, too, because there's so much to explore. I understand the basic differences between stock a home artist would have as compared to a teacher or TH-camr, but it's interesting hearing the subtleties. I hope you have a great time in New York and I'm sure I'm not alone wanting to hear all about it. I was glad to see a Sat Chat this morning. I'm interested in where those Windsor and Nudist's are sold, too! Thanks for all you do.
IKEA products can be very inspiring. I have to admit I moved recently and made my first IKEA spurge of 9 cabinets that all match each other. I love white cabinets. We built a house years ago and I put white cabinets in the kitchen. I love the clean look of them all closed up. My craft room is now the upstairs living room that overlooks the downstairs. It is right at the top of the stairs. You have to walk thru it to get to the bedrooms on either side up there. My kids are just getting married and having children. So being able to close my stuff up was important and honestly it will be a first time for me to do so. I had such a hard time to buy the cabinets. I have some pieces of furniture already. Stuff from thrift stores, or garage sales type of things. I have repurposed them to other areas of the house for storage not to waste them. I felt extremely wasteful to think to buy new cabinets and waste the others. The nice thing about IKEA cabinets is they come in very tall ones. I was able to buy three pantry cabinets 90 inches tall. I wanted to use up every inch of space from Floor to ceiling. IKEA was not even in this country when I first started crafting. I wish I had the money to buy them years ago. But moving them many times over the years would of probably caused some to break apart. Containing our craft board is a hard job. But I sure do love seeing how other people organize theirs. I always find some inspiration, even if just one little thing for specific items from watching others videos. Crafters have such great ideas. I love that they like to share them.
I love watching haul videos on you tube. It's a guilty pleasure and although I'm trying to stop the endless buying, sometimes the colours are just too pretty to pass on and the want monster kicks into gear... It's much more fun to watch the supplies being used though. Endless swatch videos just make me sad and tell me nothing. I keep thinking when the swatching is done, the supplies all get sent to the naughty cupboard where no one plays with them ever again! As far as buying that one thing that's going to magically make you better, I think we've all fallen for that dream at some point. Just get the good paper! Arches, fabriano, as long as it's 100% cotton. If you want to spend your money for a skill boost and you're already using a fairly decent set of paints the paper is what will make the difference. Buy the big sheets one or two at a time and just tear them down. It's so much cheaper than buying sketchbooks. I've been using practice paper for weeks and moved over to using a piece of 100% cotton today for the final painting and instantly noticed the difference. From one sheet of fabriano for £4 I'll get 16 small pieces at 19 x 14cm so thats 25p each or 33cents. It's perfect for small paintings. Thanks for the satchat, as always you talk good sense.
Hey Lindsay great topic to listen too whilst I'm sewing. Well I'm as cheap as chips, always on the look out for a bargain. I rarely pay full price for anything. The majority of pens I do own I got them in subscription boxes, my main passion is for watercolor and fabric. Thank you for sharing.
honestly, its the inner magpie probably - must, have, shiny!. there is this meme that I relate to more then I like. "collecting craft supplies is a separate hobby from actual crafting" . and yeah, pretty much. I also have this tendency to stock up that I haven't been able to shake STILL. comes from growing up in an environment where things were not just readily available, so if you saw something good, you stocked up for the future use - I mean those were the times were we didn't know where things like sugar or pasta would be available next and per person purchases were limited, so entire family would stand in separate lines and each person would buy their limit just so we don't run out before its available again (no I wasn't one of those people cleaning out shelves of toilet paper at the start of pandemic... because I already had a stash at home), but I digress. like... I used to pain in acrylics a LOT. so I stocked up on canvases when they were on sale. i still have most of those canvases years later because few months down the road I moved on to a different crafty hobby for a while, etc etc. I will likely use those canvases again, but like.. when? who knows. its a miracle my acrylic paints from those days didn't seem to have dried out yet (at least from cautious feel test). I also still have a yarn stash from those days when I used to knit and crochet like mad. I'm still hoping I go back to that at some point. at least with youtube hauls, most of the time things people buy are just more of the same, so the only time I get genuinely tempted when its a product of the type I don't have yet, but applies to the hobby I'm interested or actively engaging in (like those macaroon pencils that so far I've only really used in my bullet journal, but I DID use them :D ). but anyways, yeah... gotta have that new shiny syndrome... its a pain. (I say as I continue to resist those archer and olive note books... because maker knows I have enough artists loft journals to last me a decade. literally, given that I tend to go through a journal a year) P.S. (because I really should learn to leave comments after finishing the video. ) I took an alcohol marker class from Michaels and the instructor was swearing up and down just how much better copic markers were and the kind of effects you could get with them and yadda yadda. I took that class with castle art markers I already had on hand, because mother of god, I am NOT paying copic prices. and my drawing looked just fine. I THOUGHT that maybe it was the materials when I couldn't get the kind of smooth blends I was hoping for... but instructor's blends didn't look any smoother then mine so... there is this saying in russian (not sure if it IS russian originally, but its the language I learned it in) "a bad dancer blames the shoes". in a way, I'm thankful to youtube artists that took the time to show that yes you CAN create beautiful drawings with crayola pencils and less expensive paints etc. it might take longer, it might be less forgiving/more difficult to do... but you CAN do it. skill wins every time.
A bad dancer blames the shoes - love it! I am certain there is a saying just like that in English and German with a carpenter or a cobbler involved, but can't remember it now. And I so agree with you - skill will be superior to tools. As you evolve, a better tool might widen your possibilities. Which won't necessarily be the more expensive one. I LOVE my Ohuhus. The 48 colors in the pastel set alone offer me so many possibilities.
I don't think it's hypocritical, reviewing products is part of your chosen profession and I happen to benefit from that. I think it's comparable to a person who changes their own oil or does a bit of home maintenance to a full fleged auto shop or a licensed contractor, I don't feel the need to have all the stuff, but when I do want something, it's nice to come and see what someone who has way more experience than I do opinion is or several someones. I appreciate your opinions and encouragement to use what you have. I enjoy the mix of reviews and tutorials, it's fun to see the supplies in use. What brought me to your channel originally was your how to dupe videos and I still go back and check those out before buying a "new" product. I've had so much fun being my own chemist and made many of my most used supplies. Thanks Lindsay, safe travels
I always have a series of questions I ask myself before purchasing art supplies that’s helped me a lot, I’ll share them here: Is it something that can be substituted for something I already own or a cheaper alternative? (Ex. I can DIY an on the go painting board from a dollar store clipboard, and I only need one eraser so little sense in buying more for me) Is it something that will make the art creation process more enjoyable? (Ex. Buying a slightly more expensive set of colored pencils because my cheap scratchy ones make me want to not make art, or for painting buying a convenience color that I’m frequently mixing that will save me time) Is the price reasonable for what I plan to do with it? (No sense spending $100 on colored pencils I only use for messing around in a sketchbook, but it’s okay to spend a little more if I’m planning to sell/display the work and need lightfastness info and quality) Does it fill a hole in my collection? (Ex. I’m frequently trying to add details but my brushes are too big, a smaller brush would fill a hole in my collection) Do I have a place to store it? (And no, the garage doesn’t count unless that’s your studio, I have to be able to store it out in an easy to reach place where I’ll use it) Do I have an intended use? (Never buy anything that you don’t even have the slightest idea what you’ll use it for, or it’ll just sit on the shelf and gather dust) The only time I don’t ask all these questions is if I’m replacing a beloved supply I used up! There is one last specific question only for if I’m purchasing anything that comes in a set: Is there open stock options for when I inevitably use up a favorite color? (It can save a lot of money in the long run to know I can just refill what I need instead of having to buy the set again)
I value Lindsay’s honesty and creativity so much. I also like when WE all share other TH-camrs that are similar in their crafting philosophy. I recently discovered Natasha Foote from a comment in one of Lindsay’s videos. Natasha is a card make who find creative and thrifty ways to use what she has. I really appreciate that she doesn’t push new product at all. If you are a card maker or any type of paper artist, you may find her content helpful and inspiring. Let’s keep sharing those smaller TH-camrs who inspire us and need our support. Thanks everyone 😊
So glad you found Tasha. I am not in any way associated with her other than loving her approach to crafting, so I like to point out how wonderful her ideas are for making more out of your stash.
Thank you for recognising that artists living in Australia pay 4 to 5 times more or supplies than our friends in the USA and Europe. A set of 6 graphite pencils purchased last week $26 Faber castell. Daniel Smith paint $27 a tube
It isn’t just TH-cam. Most of my supplies are pre TH-cam and are based on every teacher/class I have taken. Every instructor had their own requirements and their own palette. Instructional books are the same or that’s what I tell myself. I have learned finally (sometimes) to buy a small set or sample to try. That being said, I think getting a new supply/gadget is just part of the fun. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it.
Your honesty is so welcome. I look forward to your videos twice a week, even though I don't either paint or draw, but your enthusiasm and talent is so refreshing. Thank you for all your time and the thought you put into your videos. Hope you have now arrived home safely after your trip. looking forward the next chat/ video.
Watched you over many years, find that your way is and has been honest and evolving as both an artist and TH-camr! Thank you for guidance! Blessed and safe days!
Lovely viewpoints! I find so many TH-camrs through recommended haul videos. I always check the channel to see if there are actually any art videos. I can enjoy a haul video, but I want to see the play even more! Hope you return full of new ideas from the big trip :)
I don’t feel like I need as many supplies as TH-cam creators have. I feel just the opposite. Most of what they have to me is sub par supplies. When I see people with so much stuff I just think it’s excessive and wasteful. I feel like some of those supplies should be shared with others that are less fortunate. I’ve seen artists with so many many markers etc. and I envision them drying out before they can be used. I am pretty careful what I buy. Money is not plentiful so I really think about what I want and need. I always buy professional because I want the best. I buy a little at a time until I get what I want. I have a nice collection of Daniel Smith, M. Graham, Schmincke. I had Sennelier also but I gave them to my granddaughter. 💗 I love the saying that we must give away or throw away the things that we don’t really love so that we can really enjoy the things we do love. I just did an art room makeover and I only have the supplies that I truly love. I did purge and give away things that have served me well but that I needed to let go. It’s so freeing and so much simpler. My room looks so much better! 😄 Thanks for the video! I hope you had a great time on your adventure. I can’t wait to hear about it.
I certainly didnt find this gibberish or hypocritical. You're just trying to help everybody like you always do, including still recording this so as we didnt miss out on a Satchat & I appreciate it so much. Your videos are always a help to me. Take care & safe journey back from New York 😊
I love that shawl!!! I've been crafting for many years... Started cross-stich, then scrapbooking and now painting & coloring. I have so many supplies and some of them are in storage. I think it's time to get them out of there and weed some of them out and repurpose my scrapbooking supplies for cardmaking & mixed media.
This was such a wonderful topic. I am a hobby artist. When I got into colored pencil it seemed as if Prismacolor Premier 150 set was the least expensive pencils TH-cam colorist were using. They weren’t even limiting their videos to the 48 or 72 set. Fortunately that has changed. I joined some coloring groups on Facebook and found a lot of supply shaming. Fortunately moderators addressed the issue. I started with a Crayola 50 set and still love Crayola even though I have higher end brands due to my children and grandchildren gifting them to me. I started my newly found watercolor hobby with the WN Cotman 14 set. Sure my family will start gifting me watercolors even though I have repeatedly asked them not to buy me gifts. I am at the age that I wonder why I ever thought I wanted so much stuff and how many of my life hours I spent to attain this stuff. I’d rather have the life hours to spend doing things I enjoy with people I love and care about. Hoping some of your younger viewers can learn from looking through my rear view mirror.
Perhaps you could ask them for the nicer paper to paint and draw on. That way you use your favourite supplies and they do get to gift you something you appreciate. Win win 😊
Shaming supplies is silly, they all have a place. Now... I'm an artist/graphic designer who has a minor in teaching and used to be a purchasing agent and work with college art professors. There's a huge difference in critiquing different supplies pros and cons versus shaming someone for using certain supplies. Nowadays people do NOT understand the difference and get all butthurt like children. My daughter is 11, she has student grade supplies and that's all she needs for learning basics. I let her use my copics though as well to teach proper techniques, there's a huge difference in purpose there. Take a good ol box of crayolas to a friend in the hospital and a coloring book and you'll see smiles 😁. Use what applies to your purpose, not someone else's. If someone tells me they aren't getting the result they want then I suggest a change of mediums. I have inferior alcohol markers and love them. I don't use them on a piece I plan to frame though, they don't blend well, streak etc.
Great talk, Lindsay! This was put into perspective recently when I lost hundreds of dollars worth of stuff in my house fire, and had to really take mental stock of what my favorites of everything and limit myself due to space and budget constraints in my temporary living space, and I can honestly say I'm happier and use my supplies more now that I'm not surrounded by excess. My favorite stuff isn't always the cheapest, but it's worth the joy in creating without buyer's remorse.
It's kinda funny the combination of recent Sat Chat topics combining with a few other channels I watch. Today you mentioned craft room tours and TH-camrs having more than necessary and recently you talked about letting go of the guilt and purging the things you don't like/use. Yesterday Moriah Elizabeth posted part 1 of her new art room tour and the number of times she pointed out supplies and immediately said she doesn't use it or she hates it and I'm sitting there like "why do you still have it? Go watch Lindsay!" Lol.
I really enjoy your watercolor tutorials working from a limited palette. Seeing a beautiful painting from just three colors is really inspiring and proves I don’t need a tube of every color available.
Wow!! What an appropriate topic? I have just made up my mind to quit buying what everyone else is selling. I am only a card maker, no special talent but people do like my cards. I have a very small space to store my supplies and to work. Right now I have less space than ever. My mind has finally made a fine decision. No More Purchases of card supplies. What I have will keep going far beyond my life span I am sure. I am 76 years old and have only been into cardmaking for 5 1/2 years. Thats how long I have been buying supplies. So THERE. I dont need anything else. Imagine the money I can now save.......I'll be rich!!!!!!!! Imagine.....Thanks Lindsay for your good sense. Love your chats..
I hoarded when I first started because I didn’t know what I’d like or what medium (s) Now I know I love M Graham and Daniel Smith plus Canson Heritage paper and Princeton Brushes. It’s actually comforting to have my staple supplies. I know how they react. I can just concentrate on learn and having fun.
I've put myself on a no buy plan because I have multiples of so many different supplies and need to stop buying and start using and consuming the art supplies I have. If I consume something I will then replace it, but that won't be for a long time to come. True the supplies don't make the outcome any better if you haven't developed the skill. Thank you Lindsay. I hope your trip to New York was good.
I think the point you made about more products not making one a better artist was so valuable and it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking it will. Having said that I do find that a shiny new set of colours to try will spur my creativity sometimes but I'd hate to only be inspired by that.
I'm a junkie for any kind of supplies - I like looking at all the pretty colors. :) But I don't have the least bit of inclination to have as much as you have, Lindsay. A friend got me a set of 80 ArtX markers for Christmas. The only alcohol markers I've had til now is a set of Markits (on your recommendation or perhaps it as MayMay? Don't remember) and a box of pink firefly or whatever they're called. They got shoved to the back of a shelf and I know they're back there, but I haven't had the gumption to dig them out! ;-) The same friend got those for me at Tuesday Morning a couple of years ago. Anyway, I think your words were well taken. It is easy to watch all these haul videos and think we need NEED to have everything our TH-cam favorites have. I don't have time to use what I've got, let alone more.
I like looking at all the pretty colours too.😄 When I feel like I "need" something, the more sensible part of me says: "Oh, come on, you don't need this at all do you? You just want it because of the pretty colours, don't you!" And my inner magpie/ greedy little mountain troll says: "YES! And it sparkles too!"😂
My latest purchase has been the Tinted charcoal and the graphitint paint pan sets...would love to see more tutorials using these! They were a must have after you introduced me to them!
I just donated about 7 sets of budget pencils and a huge set of Arteza alcohol markers, and a box of various other art supplies I don't use (sharpeners, etc) to a local art club. I read one person here talking about being ready for retirement... that's me too! I just like to change up the medium, kinda fun. My newest thing? Inks (alcohol, acrylic, and India)... which I bought after watching one of your reviews (one on exploring inks). I have learned to buy smaller sets that include primary colors so I can make any color I need, but I think I'm done for a while. I would get into acrylic/resin pouring... but I just don't have a large art space and it's kinda in the living room (a nook).. that is a fun looking medium, but way to messy for 'in the house'.. in any case, I get what you mean. Too many things and I never get really good at any one think 😆 🤣 😂 😹
I am watching this while my husband is reading/watching and I say " see I don't really have that much stuff". LOL, I enjoy watching, love all the markers and pencils in the background, makes me feel good.
I took and broke what I have up into slots. I wanted to learn all kinds of mediums once I didn't have a public job. I started saving up and buying what I wanted to learn. Since I couldn't do it all at once I did slots of time to learn the medium. 2 or 3 mediums per year. This year is acrylic which is an old favorite of many years and pencils and pastels which is my new studies. Favoring pastels and pencils since I have had a lot of years with acrylic. I will make up my mind what I do for the next year later. With all these high prices, it was good I already bought what I needed. I won't throw away any supplies because when next years decision happens I don't want to have to pay higher prices. If you can even get any of the supplies that is.
When I have friends over that see my craft stash for the first time, I always preface it with I've been crafting a really long time. This stuff adds up over time.
Ohmygosh, right?!! I began scrapbooking in 2003, and I grew from there. And....it's still growing 🤦♀️. At least it's slower and more wisely. Good (and sad?) to know there are more of us out there 😉.
@@wordscrafter I just reorganized all of my markers/ pens and was showing a picture of them to a coworker. She commented on how many I have and I replied, "Well, those gel pens are about ten years old and the zig markers in the middle are twenty years old." When you take care of your stuff, it adds up.
There are art channels that almost exclusively specialise in doing art hauls and reviews. They will typically unbox and swatch the supplies and thats that. I hardly ever see them create any actual artworks with their supplies. Sometimes I feel the urge to comment "Are you ever gonne use these??" but then I don't because I don't want to be rude. 2022 has been a great turning point for me in terms of buying supplies. During the pandemic I was binge watching art hauls and I myself got a lot of stuff online as I was influenced these videos, but I've really stopped doing that. Now I'm only getting what I run out of and its been very liberating. Its also crazy how much time is wasted browsing for new supplies, then swatching them out. All that time can be used to do actual art instead with whatever you already have.
I'm glad you addressed the marker thing, cause they blow me away every time I see youtubers with their collection. My jaw drops every time. And ALL the youtubers I watch seem to have that stack! I am very picky about what I take on, in part because that's a road I don't think I can go down. I'm really into card making right now, but I don't pick up character stamps as they need coloring. As cute as the little dinos or bunnies are, I'm going to pass to keep my supplies "simple". It's the same with the dozens and dozens of ink pads and die cuts and stamp kits. Trying to "keep up with the Jones" of TH-cam would bankrupt me and it's not necessary for being creative! I think we also lose the "creative" part of a lot of making sometimes and just fall into the trap of coordinating paper, ink, embellishments, stickers, stamps, die cuts, stencils, the list goes on! I might be sitting here wishing I had the right sequin color, enamel dot or ribbon color to match this paper for this card, but I'm also super thankful that I haven't gotten into a whole wall of those things to try and match everything! It never ends, it's designed not to! So thanks for reminding viewers that it's not normal and that it's not necessary!
Great topic to chat about Lindsay. If I didn’t have a channel, my buying habits would be a lot different for sure.Often I get comments saying I’m hoarding or wasting, but what people don’t see are the emails, messages, and comments asking me to review a product, teach tutorials with a specific one, and I purchase those, because those subscribers trust your opinion and they want to hear what you think - and I can’t give an opinion without buying it.However, one thing I do at the end of the year is anything that I haven’t used enough goes into a box and gets donated to my local woman’s shelter. Some watercolor palettes I admit I collect, but they are fun little sets that I enjoy using. I do feel my channel has helped me experience products I’d never use. I would have never tried Schmincke, but now that I have, I’m in love. Gosh, without my channel I’d probably just be using Prismacolor and Daniel Smith - nothing wrong there, but some of the things I’ve discovered now I really love.
My craft passion is fiber arts. I started over 70 years ago and I also inherited all mama's stuff from before WWII. I do have a lot of paints, pens, crayons etc. But only those that won't wash out in the washing machine/dryer. I have been following you for many years and love to see what you create and I did buy some of your digi stamps years ago. As far as craft materials/supplies, I have lots of yarns and threads, needles, hooks, etc. And lots of weaving supplies and looms. Some vintage and some newer. I did pass some of my steel crochet hooks that had been brought around the horn in a sailing ship to San Francisco in the 1890's. They were so pretty with different stones on the top and of course were silver, as is the first crochet hook that mama taught me with. It is tarnished, and bent but it still fits my hand better than the newer ones.
Lindsay, great advice! I know when I started on this journey, I felt like I needed everything! And I actually became a collector of supplies, but didn't use the very much and sometimes never. Now I really think about how much an item will really be used and why do I need it before I purchase. No more falling down the rabbit hole!!
It's not crap Lindsay ... its erm needed supplies to keep children and grandchildren happy. Lots of love from a constipated shopper ( I can't pass a craft shop)
Hullo Lindsay! I understand why TH-camrs get an abundance of supplies. I am a watercolor artist. I have learned just about every medium in my art journey/career. I even spent 15 years as a digital artist because that is what you needed to work in the graphic design field! I have enjoyed a good career but I have a hard time passing up a bargain on cotton paper! I have over 50 full size sheets of Arches paper and blocks perhaps I have just as many “other”brands from Hannamule to Kilimanjaro! I am learning about soft pastels and this is new to me! I believe that an Artist should never stop learning even if it is in one medium! I hope you are able to continue to work and share your journey with us. I am enjoying watching your videos, so thank you!
I love these Saturday chat videos 🥰 you are so right we do not NEED all the stuff but it is hard to stop when it is a hobby you love ❤ but I think what happens especially when your still working full-time the less time you have and the more stuff you have the more overwhelmed you can become on what to do when you do carve out a small piece of time for art. Which is why so many people spend more time reorganising their space instead of creating art 🎨 🤭
As an art student I hardly knew anything about art supplies. Just what my professors recommended. I learned so much more about supplies, how to make my own and how to substitute one thing for another from you. LOL but yeah, my art supplies also became a hoard after I discovered reviews. Probably because I had a job and free time to create. Now my chronic hand pain has been flaring up for 6 months with no end in sight and my job is much more time consuming… so I haven’t gotten to use my dragon’s hoard of treasures. I feel so guilty for wanting stuff when I haven’t used up what I have.
Yes, so much yes!!! I love listening to you chat about things. You keep it real and I appreciate it so much. I hope you had a lovely trip and safe travels if you are still making your way home.
Thank you for sharing your view on this. I especially appreciate when you add on the comments of “but this xyz old school version” is just as good as this latest and greatest. I can just reach into my decades old acquired supplies and try out something I have seen someone else do. I am trying very hard to keep on a no spend this year...but thrift store art supplies always get me. 😂
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I’ve been “hoarding” art supplies for the last 10 years as I prepare for retirement. I’ve been a crafter since I was very young and up until my 40’s it seemed I had a smidgen of time leftover in the day to create. In my 50’s that was not the case and there was almost no time to craft. I retired from a corporate job and started working at a local big box craft store and the building of my stash started. I was lucky enough to know when items would go on clearance, purchased items based on reviews and waited for sales, etc. Primarily I focused on non-perishable items like paper, watercolors, stencils, dies, stamps etc. Now in my 60’s I don’t have the disposable income I used too, but I have a stash built over the years and can craft along with videos and have the supplies needed. I’m one happy retiree and you are by far my favorite artist that I follow along with.
I do similar things. I wait to buy things on sale or clearance. That way I usually have what I need at hand later.
That is funny. This has been my a tragedy for years now. I could of written this post myself even though I am only 47 now. While my 6 kids were younger I wished for my time to craft but was exhausted and always overworked. I would buy an item
Here or there on sale or with coupon knowing I have no time to play right now. But always said I will have the time one day but maybe not much money. So I will buy the others now for then.
In my business life, things have gotten extremely hectic and busy the last four or so years. This has been the worst time ever for crafting. Time to craft has almost been non existent. But I still bought.
I am finally not that interested in buying these days. Thank God! I want to be happy with what I have. I know I have a lot. More than I need. I definitely have been blessed to have found great you tubers like Lindsey who helped me learn new things about different mediums over the years and slowly buy items at fair prices.
I sure hope I can be like you and retire soon so I can play with all my goodies when ever I want. Enjoy your crafting time for the rest of us still in the rat game with no time yet! Then when I am wishing I can craft, I will think about you and be happy some of us crafters have made it to the happy side.
I too am on the retirement wagon, but had never looked at it from your perspective…instead I have felt guilty that I bought all of this “crap”…Lindsay's word! 😁😆 But you know what? After reading your post, I don’t feel so guilty now. I worked hard for most of my life and put up with a lot of job related “crap” and now I get to craft with my “crap.” 😆🤣😂😅. Sorry…but I just couldn’t resist. But seriously, you have helped me to see my “crap” as a collection instead of hoarding. Now, I might actually enjoy it more. A weight has just lifted off of my shoulders. Thank you!!
@@opal777 I much prefer the label collector rather that hoarder!
@@Amywazwaz06 I would gladly have traded my smidgen of crafting time for more kids. You're one lucky lady. At 47 I was so heavily buried in the rat race it was difficult to envision a crafty future. Hang in there and by the time you reach the other end think of all the cute things you can make for your grandchildren. Even better you can be the "cool" grandma the grandkids get to craft with. What a wonderful memory to look forward to creating.
I think most of us have way too much stuff. And I don't think the buying and spending is the problem, I think the real problem is that this abundance of often quite similar stuff can actually hold one back from creating. Instead of actually drawing and painting things, we're busy swatching stuff, take time to get used to new products, sit around unable to decide which palette we want to use today, hang in front of the internet deciding what to buy next... Prior to the pandemic and watching a lot of art youtube, I was always very okay with having exactly what I need, and I was happy with that. Watching videos really got me wanting to try all those different brands and products, and while it sure was fun and I found some products that I do really like, I cannot say that it helped my creativity or work ethic at all. Your "Use what you have and see how far you get" advice really is spot on. If you want to be a collector go buy things, but if you want to be an artist, do not bury yourself under a pile of stuff.
So. Much. Truth. I've definitely been guilty!
Amen! Too much stuff just " gets in the way" of our creativity.
there are days when the boxes arrive on my door step and I'm not as thrilled to receive the product as I was thrilled to order it because Fantasy Me thought I HAD TO HAVE IT. (head smack)
C'est exactement ce que je tente d'expliquer dans mon (roman😋) commentaire 👍
Yes. I find the more choices I have, the less creative I feel.
Thank you for the consistent content...especially while you have been traveling and teaching. You are an artistic treasure. You maybe the ONLY "other thing that will make me a better artist because you are honest, curious, and real with your content. Thank you Lindsey for being true to your core values. I appreciate you.
I look at it this way. I don't buy alot of clothes, shoes, or I don't travel. I work full time and art supplies make me happy. Everyone spends there money on what they love. Your right Lindsay we don't have to have tons of supplies to create. But dang it's fun collecting them. Lol Great video as always! Thanks for all you do.
You are right!
I dont smoke drink or buy many clothes or go out so i buy art stuff. Enjoy it love. I do.
Lindsay said the hardest truth all artists need to come to grips with … The supplies don’t make you a better artist, it’s the time you spend growing your craft by practicing. Completely true , thank you for always being genuine with your supporters Lindsay 🥰‼️
I love that you self-reflect! I realized a couple months ago that I’ve been buying stuff I don’t need because I watch TH-cam crafters and I see things I’d like to try. I wasn’t stopping enough to think whether I really wanted it and where I would put it. I’m trying hard to cut back how much I buy and only buy things I’ll really use. Plus, I’m trying to use what I have. Please talk about this more. It helps to cut back when you hear people talking about it.
I agree. This is a great subject and it helps to hear others talk about these things as well.
I have accumulated a lot of supplies over the last 25 years, and honestly the choices are so vast that I find it difficult to stick with just one thing and get good at my skills. In the beginning i just had a watercolor palette and I was happy with that and painted for 10 years in watercolor. Now I have all this stuff I don’t even want to paint anymore because there are just to many choices and I never can make my mind up on which to use. There’s something to be said about having minimal supplies.
I get very overwhelmed when there are too many choices. So much that I won't purchase anything.
Exactly! For many years I just had my one set of supplies, and if I wanted to paint, there was no deciding which one to use becaue there only was that one choice. Now I have all these different brands and palettes, and I spend way too much time deciding which one I should be using. Maybe there are people who have an easier time making up their mind and getting started, but in my case I have noticed that this abundance of choices has mostly hindered me.
@@justacatwhocantype So true I actually feel the panic it used to be like this with makeup too. I have more than one person needs, I give a lot away I'm glad someone can use it.I stay away from haul videos some channels that is all they do is show art supplies they don't create art. I always thought I was alone in this now I see so many people going through the same thing.
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I agree, too much choices to make and in the end I'm too paralysed to make art. Like, which supplies do I use? What should I draw? What colours should I use? Etc etc. Many times the paper just goes back into the folder without anything being drawn on it at all. It's a sad state of affairs.
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Thanks for helping us put all this into perspective. I made a decision about two years ago not to buy any more supplies for 6 months and found that not only did I have plenty, I actually had enough for two years!! And I became less Frantic about buying more and more and more.... You are so kind to us, Lindsey. You are a good person.
Oh boy, isn’t that the truth for most of us crafters! I probably have enough for my whole lifetime and possibly a whole new lifetime of a few other people as well.
I have been crafting for over 20 years now and I also find things come back in style again after many years too. So that has also helped me when new things tempt me sometimes. Sometimes a new stamp set will come out and I will remember a set from years ago very similar. If just close I will remind myself I do not the exact same thing. I like the idea or color scheme etc of the project. It gives me joy. So to recreate it in some way or use it as a muse does not need me to buy the exact item when I have something I can use similar to it.
Winsor & Nudist = coffee spray 🤣 I know better than to drink during Sat Chat because we never know what Lindsay is going to say hahaha. Great Sat Chat! Can’t wait to hear about Lindsay’s Big Adventure to NY!
You actually just gave me the idea that Winsor&Newton should release a tanning spray under the name Winsor&Nudist.
As a Micro TH-cam channel (200 subscribers), living in Mexico, I cannot afford buying expensive artist or craft materials. On the other hand, I try to show on my videos how to use the material I have to produce something beautiful and creative… and inexpensive. I have long for sooo long the Inktense Derwent 72 set but it is out of my league (as like other viewers say: you get to see other TH-camrs use them and you “need” them, when you don’t really). As a teacher in my country you get paid the lowest incomes (despite the fact lots of schools asks for master degrees or PhD’s just to stand in front of class). It is hard to say: I will not eat this week to buy a $220 dollar color set for an unboxing or a video, it is just not possible. I have also decided to stay away from the typical Click Bait titles or comedy parts that other TH-camrs like to do, not my goal as I tent to be introverted. So, what you mention about over consumption and buying all these things in a world that has become very uncertain is really not something to do. Thanks for the video, I have been a subscriber for long, and I rarely comment, but I enjoy your videos.
I'll go subscribe to you, that will be one more person atleast. 🤷♀️ My favorite pencils are Prismacolor but Brutfuner 260 colors cost just 30-40$ and are almost as good. They are uneven in quality. The dark ones, especially blue are slightly scratchy. But some of the lighter colors are actually better than my Prismacolors. My point being, you can get very far without the expensive stuff. Good luck 😊
I have Prismas and Inktense. Inktense are not formulated like any other pencils on the market, they are literally ink not watercolor. You can use them on multiple mediums like fabric and they are permanent. Regular watercolor pencils are not, anyone buying them as a standard color pencil isn't understanding what they were made for . I got the largest set for under $60 with a coupon online. But again, they were designed with specific uses in mind. Prismas are oil based and archival quality. I have work 32+ years old still as vibrant as the day I made it. That said I'm an artist who worked in the industry from all angles, from trade shows to design work. There is such a lack of education on using supplies by actual experts outside of classrooms, influencers and contebt creators make me want to vomit. They have little to no experience, are slaves to brands etc it's nauseating.
Hi Lindsay, I don't think too many people would be envious if they realised that you have spent so long teaching, and selling art for a living, and sharing with us your work. I thank you for always being able to give a clear and honest opinion on supplies, whether you paid for them or not, it does not matter. We all need a hobby and men's tools can cost a small fortune, but that is okay! I know what you mean by being expensive in Australia!) If anyone is envious that is sad, but just go and enjoy yourself and create. Share your efforts with us! Huge thanks Lindsay for all her work, sometimes you look very tired. Cheers to all! Let us pray for our world at the moment. xx
Never thought about different artists have different needs for supplies. Thanks for enlightening me. I’ve figured out I have too many hobbies and too much stuff. But if something piques my interest, I gotta try it!
Oh, same here! And I swear I'll get back to them some day!
Me too! Too many "want to try that" supplies
Likewise, I have no fewer than 8 general hobbies(very expensive) and in the painting/marker hobby, I have so many different mediums and supplies. It’s difficult to pick just one or two.
Me too!!
Same here too 🤷🏻♀️
The equivalencey made me laugh. Some people have a mansion, some people have a rolls doyce, some people have 300 watercolor palettes!
And some people live in 350 sq ft with a dog! :D
And some people live in 900 square feet, have a dog and 2 other people in the house and there art space is a 4 x 5 ft area in the living room next to the big window. Love my art space though.
I wish I'd seen this video pre-Covid! I have bought so much stuff based on YT artists and I'm really not a artist, in any sense. But hey, maybe THESE markers will make me better, maybe THIS notebook will encourage me... So now I try v hard to not buy any more supplies, and to remember that, as you pointed out, what you buy as a TH-cam is different to what you'd buy as a hobbyist, or a teacher. Thanks again for this video, maybe it'll help someone not make the mistakes I did!
I fight the pull to buy art supplies all the time. But I still enjoy watching youtube because it is the way I have learned almost all about watercolor I know. And although a brush or a nice palette won't make you magically better artist I really love porcelain palettes and I think that buying good supplies in reasonable amount makes creating enjoyable.
This is so true! I own about 3-4 pencil sets I love and use for myself. I own about 30 sets I’ve bought for my subscribers to see. And I try to use them in videos for my subscribers, but I would never have bought them for myself. I only owned Prismacolor pencils, a few Copic markers and 1-2 coloring books other than my own until I started my channel! Now… 😳
And while I’m enjoying trying all these supplies, there are times I’d love to give them all away for the sake of simplicity. But I keep them for future comparisons and reviews. I don’t recommend people buy so many supplies for themselves! NO!!
What I would like to see is youtubers using their supplies more than once, perhaps regularly. I am relatively new to buying higher end/better quality supplies, mainly because I didn't know about them before, or because I didn't know that they were better than the cheap ones that I have, up until now, bought, so I do find haul and review videos useful to some extent. Here in the UK we have a shop called The Works and they sell a lot of cheap art supplies which is what I have been buying (mainly) and a shop called B and M where I got my first acrylics, colouring pencils and watercolours from (among other things.) I wanted to get into art because I had a hard time a number of years ago and it helped with my mood. I get a bit frustrated with the cheap supplies sometimes, especially the coloured pencils and chalky watercolours and I started following youtube videos to improve my art and was introduced to better quality materials. I have noticed with a lot of youtubers who do art videos get art subscription boxes, do lots of hauls, do lots of reviews for new products but don't seem to use the products again in other videos. Some even complain about what they get in the subscription boxes because it's not their preferred medium, or the value isn't what the box says, or the boxes aren't put together very well. I would like to see youtubers use what they've already got more and to do more tutorials as that would balance out the amount of stuff that they have and make it not as less wasteful and perhaps allow viewers to relate to them more.
I would recommend youtuber Emma Lefebvre!! She's a teacher in her day job and her TH-cam channel focuses mostly on tutorials, which she uses the SAME Winsor & Newton paints in her palette and her same Princeton Snap brushes for YEARS (she recently was blessed to collab with an Amazon brand so she uses these brushes now, but doesn't switch beyond that 😊). She is a delightful watercolor youtuber that I've stuck with for the 2 years since I've started watercolor ☺
Sasha reade in the uk and Natasha Foote in New Zealand tend to do “use what you have” you tubes and I love them. Worth having a look!
90% of influencers and content creators are doing it for their sponsors not truly their viewers. I'm an artist of 30+ years with a minor in teaching secondary art and have considered starting a channel not for money or popularity but simply to inspire people. I have 8-10 migraines a month though and long covid breathing issues so it'd really be hard for me physically. (spent a week in icu almost dying with covid double pneumonia). TH-cam has become QVC with amateur salespeople acting like designers. Even Tim Holtz doesn't draw his stuff, he pays to buy artwork from other people. It's all so fake it's sad and depressing. Art should be for your own enjoyment not to sell stuff.
@@fionnawheatley9095 yes, Natasha Foote is at the top of my list as she always uses what she has.
And see, I thought "collecting supplies" was it's OWN craft!🤣 Thanks for the insight and encouragement to purge... I NEED to do this! 🤣
Well you're not wrong: Collecting supplies really has become a thing of it's own.
Right!?! 😊
I appreciate your thoughtfulness of pre-recording this... I really look forward to drinking my coffee on Saturday mornings listening to your stories. And yes, I am 'mostly' on a no buy for a bit for supplies, especially paint and sufaces. Somehow I was browsing the other day and a set of Shminke super-granulating 'fell' into my basket. My excuse is that it was a birthday present from me to me... but, yes otherwise, I have more than enough supplies to keep me busy for a loooonnng time.
I'm so happy you pre-recorded! 💓
Happy Saturday! Hope you had a fun and safe trip.
I am a paper hoarder, and since moving into a new space and having everything on shelves by paper type I have to face the hoard lol I am not in youtube and have no reason for having so much other than it makes me happy and that's enough.
I will say that before, when everything was stashed away I was really precious about the expensive paper. Now that it's in plainview I use it more because I have backups in case I make mistakes. Honestly, I find ways to experiment with the "bad" pieces and it's very liberating.
Life is too short to be precious about the supplies you love that are supposed to bring you joy. I personally felt so much guilt about stuff I'd buy and then store in a box only to be forgotten. Now, when I go into my dedicated space and actually use my supplies I am truly happy and content. And I just remind myself that there will always be paper.and supplies to buy if I run out.
Thank you for the video, see you Sunday!
I was so happy to see you this morning, and listen to this interesting and informative video! You are an honest person who has a sense of humor, and who we can trust! Thanks Lindsay.😉
I completely agree with you and why we TH-camrs have so many supplies...If a company want me to review a glue gun, it doesn't matter that I already have 4-5 of them, I say, sure....and I try to buy conscientiously, not doing a lot of hauls, but when I do a haul, I try to make sure it's smart purchases, and not excessive...but that's my opinion, maybe not the opinion of the watcher. Glad you took the time to share this, and I especially loved how you talked about a craft room made from things you make work for you, vs an IKEA or Container Store room, that can run thousands of dollars. Viewers should build their craft rooms for themselves and their craft, and on their budgets. Most TH-camrs are paid money for their channels and can use those proceeds to build the ultimate craft room, and I hope that viewers realize the TH-camr's "job" is to present a beautiful space, as well as a great craft. Lindsay, you are one of the only art/craft TH-camrs that hasn't built the ultimate white IKEA room, and I applaud you for making your studio and art space "real." Thanks for continuing to be my crafty guru..Sandy
Reminds me of term SABLE = Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy ... Great term to remind myself of regularly. Helps me to start thinking about things like who can appreciate my things instead and hopefully save me from needing an extra room for my stuff.
Love that. Will remember it too from now on.
Lindsey, you bring up a great perspective on this topic. For myself as learning artist; I get frustrated from the bigger channels it always seem they are selling a product then teaching a skill. It get old after awhile. I tend to gravitate towards other channel and books to build my skills. Thank you for advice on improving your drawing skill. I will be adding in 30mins a day with my drawing.
Similar to some instructional books that seem to be great for learning new\different skills and style. You look through the book, and like the project, but then, you see that they are using their specific brushes or such. Brushes that cost a small fortune.
May I point you to yeates makes here on youTube. He is all about techniques and I haven't seen any haul videos or excessive brand mentioning. I spent the last few days binge watching his channel.
@@silkeschumann7261 I will have to check that. Thank you so much for your recommendation on channel.
@@lisamiller8174 I found several art books with projects I want to try. The supplies for the project cost a arm and leg. Or the product they are using isn't a brand I enjoyed using.
I have stopped buying art supplies for the most part, but I would be more than happy to invest in the new Winsor & Nudist palette.
Windsor and newton Paints are always a good investment if you paint.
Same
Omg lmao 🤣 😆 😂 If you do a lot of plein aire check your local laws first! 😉
@@annettefournier9655 😂😂😂😂
@@annettefournier9655 and bring bug spray
I enjoy several mediums. They all bring me joy. When I follow your tutorials, I'm ready! I actually enjoy organizing my supplies every so often and finding supplies I haven't used for a while. My dining room turned art studio is my "she shed" and it is a happy place for me! I do like buying a new supply every so often,too! I enjoy your reviews, they help in my decisions!
Thanks!
If there's one thing you are not it's hypocritical -- probably the sanest, most grounded, most informative, and most encouraging artistic 'presence' on YT -- you radiate integrity and I think we all know you will be straight with us about anything you are discussing -- in a word, Lindsay, you're a gem ❤️
Aww, thanks!
I lost thousands in art supplies after hurricanes Harvey and Imelda flooded our home. I rebought ONLY the items I actually used often. It was heart breaking but also amazingly eye opening and an epiphany. I no longer hoard the G45 papers or handmade papers. I use it the week I buy it. I no longer use social media. I turn music on and actually do art. I turn 50 this year though and got my graphic art degree before the internet existed. My advice? Use it, feel it..DO IT. Turn OFF your phone and tablet and get inside your head and have a 10+ hour bender doing and creating. Do it for you, send friends cards and actually use what you have. Whens the last time you used a whole paper pad up??
All through the video I thought you’re so right, we really don’t need that much stuff - and then Amazon delivered some oil pastels I had ordered and I chucked them on the pile of art supplies I hadn’t even opened… 😂 One day I will use them all!! 😝
Brigette, I can so relate! I had to buy 4 different oil pastel products to try around Christmas, after giving several away. Still not tested.
@@rubberartist I got some from Sennelier for Christmas last year, but the iridescent set, so I bought a “normal” set too. There’s just too much nice stuff out there to try! 😁
I love the spotless $10,000+ craft rooms bigger than my 12 x 14 bedroom with more supplies than 10 people could use in a lifetime. They all share a giant rock on their hand and nothing to show for any of it. Bob Ross? Had an easel and a handful of tools and painted every day for decades. I have a messy af corner and stained surfaces, worn, heavily used brushes and nubby pencils. I was an artist before the internet existed though. Screens have destroyed people's creative process. Turn it all off, turn on some music, heck have an edible lol but turn OFF the world and turn ON your own mind. So many are afraid to be alone with themselves they can't turn off the outside world. Embrace art, it's fun..and do it for your soul and enjoy it.
Supply buying after watching TH-cam videos is SUCH an easy trap to fall into! For me, not so much with watercolor anymore, but card making, which I enjoy, it is super-hard to avoid! So many TH-camrs are part of design teams for brands and they are specifically creating to sell new products and sometimes I don't think we really absorb the idea that it's marketing we're watching. It's just that nice, creative person sharing what they've made and dang that new thing really looks great. (Says the person who has all of her orders delivered to the office instead of home to avoid spousal eye-rolls and judgment...)
Yes, yes, yes. It is so easy. And thankful when we step back and see it better and reign in our spending to feel more fulfilled.
You need to head over to Natasha Foote, my dear. She'll give you ideas on what do without selling you anything (apart from a certain type of glue, but that's fine).
@@minikraut Oh, I still think of things I want to buy after watching Natasha's channel, LOL. I just don't feel manipulated into it!
Great topic! I live, craft and travel in my RV so I have had to change my purchasing habits because space is at a premium. I only buy what I need and what I will use. While once in a while I wish I had my stash of ribbon or ephemera, most of the time it is very freeing. I can only use what I have, so I am more creative making my own embellishments. I also destash frequently, giving away stamps or scraps to kids I meet along the way.
I find I don’t need as much as I thought I would.
Thanks for the thought provoking videos!
My favorite was the very end. 😂 "Save yourself! It's too late for me." Love it Lindsey. I enjoyed :)
Tank you , Lindsay, for not doing hauls! Most of the time, my store won't have what the you tuber purchased. To me, they are meaningless, and have no value. I don't care what someone purchased, just show me what you've made. I can figure out on my own where to purchase the items. Reviews are always informative.
I think my biggest problem (aside from ’Full Set Syndrome, which is a whole separate topic 😆😅) is storage. I forget which ‘organizing’ method calls it this, but I’m a Ladybug: I need to see everything I have, right in front of my face. If I don’t see it, I either won’t use it, or I’ll forget I have it and go buy more, then regret when I find the original stuff. But right at the moment, I have very little motivation to organize my stuff, which in turn leads to a lack of motivation to create. It goes in waves, so I know it will pass. But the trick is to remember (when the motivation returns), that I ‘probably already have that’ whatever-it-is I want to create with. I love watching TH-cam crafters, but I’ve started finding a collection of crafters who, like yourself, really push using what you have first. That helps get my motivation going again, without the guilt of a price tag and my inner self saying, “You know, you probably have that whatever-it-is under the bed or in the closet somewhere.” 😜
Glad to know I'm not alone suffering this dilemma.😉
I think she called The Clutterbug...? I'm a butterfly, I need to see the things in clear, organized containers. And I'm in the full-set syndrome too 😆😆😆!
@@wordscrafter yes it’s Clutterbug. I love her! I’m part butterfly 😊
I'm the same way.
Hi Lindsay - as you know by now this has been an especially horrendous week for our fellow humans in Ukraine. I am so sad for the people who 2 weeks ago were living a nice life like mine and now are fleeing for their lives - many leaving their men to fight for freedom. So thank you for your cheerfulness and care for our shopping patterns and art. I hope you had a good trip and many more people are enjoying art. I wish there was a library class for adult artists like for 5 yr olds. Pray for our world.
And Lindsay's shawl was just the right colours for this week too! Make Art not war!
Keep asking your library directors and Friends of the Library for what you want. Post requests on their social media. If enough people are asking, your library will try to accommodate you, even if the budget is tiny.
I've worked at a public library for 23 years, and I've asked for adult DIYs for nearly that long. In the last five years, my supervisors and directors have agreed. A budget has been provided, supplies have been purchased, creative fun has been had! We haven't had artists yet, but we're getting closer all the time. And I get to be one of the facilitators, hosting a project monthly.
Lindsay, you’re a woman of conscience. We value you. ❤️
Lindsay, I feel like you're taking about me! I've only been painting for two years and have acquired Mei Liang, Yasutomo Niji, Mungyo, Prima, Paul Rubens, Van Gogh, Mijello Mission Gold, and DaVinci. And yesterday Roman Szmal's Mona Omrani palette was under the Christmas tree for me. I'm going to do a no-buy 2024 and aim to use them all up!
That is awesome!
Lindsay, you're so thoughtful, always thinking of us, by pre-recording this. I remember finding you watching you in your beginner series "Stamp School" and really liked the fact you always, always let us know to use what we have. I like your reviews and hauls because you are honest. From this video you demonstrate that the reason why I trust you and why you are someone your audience can trust because you show time and time again that you know and acknowledge the impact and influence you have. However, please don't take responsibility for our weaknesses. I obviously did not heed your first rule and have amassed a collection that now fills a room, which is rather embarrassing. As I always joke, this hobby is three-in-one: collecting, organizing and a little bit of crafting :-D Hope you enjoyed NYC and had to time to enjoy The Big Apple! Thank you for all you do!
Good morning Lindsey. Be safe in your travels.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts honestly. I find that having hard-set standards prevents my art supply hoard from bursting at the seams. I only buy things that are high quality, lightfast, and made by reliable reputable companies. I also check reviews from many sources; youtubers, Amazon, etc. I then ask myself, how often would I use this? Or, do I really need this to make my art better, or can I use something I already have? If it doesn’t check off everything on the list, I will not buy it. And even then, once I get it, it has to impress me or I return it. Because of my standards, I have a stunningly beautiful collection of art supplies that are a delight to use and admire. Having too much stuff will be a detriment to your art. Limitation and restriction can create beautiful art.
This was a discussion I’ve been thinking to myself recently and I’m glad you made a video about it.
Good morning and welcome home. Boy! You picked a good week to be away and busy. Hopefully, you had a great time and didn't have time to deal with reality too much. We missed you, though. It was a tough one for those of us who are torn between wanting to stick our heads in the sand and remain 'informed'. For myself - I escaped into some audiobooks and listened to some great Poirot murder stories to cheer me up. ;) I think I will do that again this week. I loved the talk this morning. It was very relevant to most of us, I am sure. About five years ago when I began following TH-camrs I felt compelled to 'keep up' with the specific brands of supplies they used. As you say - that is pretty much impossible and more importantly, unnecessary. Part of my own artistic journey is not having to use the same brand(s) of supplies that the teacher is using, but to innovate and make what I have on hand work well for me. Fortunately, I had purchased mostly top-shelf supplies which were recommended for quality and reliability. The ones made by companies that have sometimes been around for hundreds of years (Faber-Castell, Sennelier, DerWent, etc.) and some from newer companies that have shown to be a little more cost-effective, but for the most part excellent quality (like Paul Ruben's). Some of these sets and papers and supplies took me a while to save up for, as I am not a wealthy girl with unlimited funds, but the result is that my collection of art materials is truly beautiful and whether I want to draw, paint, or even do needlework, I can pull from materials that I know won't let me down and stand the test of time. I can thank you and others like you who test and report to us honestly for that. In the long run, you have saved me a fortune. I am at the point now where things have pretty much leveled off, and I am on a "limited buying" year. I only buy fill-in things that I truly feel necessary to do my artwork, and that I have nothing that would fit the bill in my own stash. We are two months into the year, and I am pleased to say that I have spent very little. While it may not help the global economy, it makes my personal economy much better.
Anyway - looking forward to hearing of your adventures. I hope you had a fabulous trip. Thanks for being here this morning, as I look forward to kicking off my weekend with your visit. Get some rest and take care. :)
This was a really interesting video. I never see this topic in any crafter's videos. I'm an amateur paper crafter and jewelry maker. I am also one of the few male crafters that I can find anywhere on Earth yet. I would be a giant hoarder, I can feel it, but I literally have no space to put a lot of things I'd love to have. I have a really tiny amount of craft storage space in one room where I live, which is my bedroom. Besides jewelry, I make cards and decorative boxes using cardstock and decorative paper for people. The boxes I make, though, are sturdy enough to keep for quite a while to put things in as long as you don't get them wet, of course. Most of my stash is decorative paper, cardstock, and a combination of Czech glass and gemstone beads. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't buy anything else until I used at least half of what I have except for the fact that when you're a paper crafter, you go through a lot of glue, double sided tape, and card blanks for cards, unless you make your own. :)
Hope you had a safe and fun trip!
Very good info. I like some hauls especially when there's demos either within the video or shortly after. I don't really get into the Ikea type room tours, but I love the repurposed ones that look like a vintage shop. Your room of hoard style I always liked, too, because there's so much to explore. I understand the basic differences between stock a home artist would have as compared to a teacher or TH-camr, but it's interesting hearing the subtleties. I hope you have a great time in New York and I'm sure I'm not alone wanting to hear all about it. I was glad to see a Sat Chat this morning. I'm interested in where those Windsor and Nudist's are sold, too! Thanks for all you do.
IKEA products can be very inspiring. I have to admit I moved recently and made my first IKEA spurge of 9 cabinets that all match each other. I love white cabinets. We built a house years ago and I put white cabinets in the kitchen. I love the clean look of them all closed up.
My craft room is now the upstairs living room that overlooks the downstairs. It is right at the top of the stairs. You have to walk thru it to get to the bedrooms on either side up there. My kids are just getting married and having children. So being able to close my stuff up was important and honestly it will be a first time for me to do so.
I had such a hard time to buy the cabinets. I have some pieces of furniture already. Stuff from thrift stores, or garage sales type of things. I have repurposed them to other areas of the house for storage not to waste them. I felt extremely wasteful to think to buy new cabinets and waste the others.
The nice thing about IKEA cabinets is they come in very tall ones. I was able to buy three pantry cabinets 90 inches tall. I wanted to use up every inch of space from
Floor to ceiling.
IKEA was not even in this country when I first started crafting. I wish I had the money to buy them years ago. But moving them many times over the years would of probably caused some to break apart.
Containing our craft board is a hard job. But I sure do love seeing how other people organize theirs. I always find some inspiration, even if just one little thing for specific items from watching others videos. Crafters have such great ideas. I love that they like to share them.
I love watching haul videos on you tube. It's a guilty pleasure and although I'm trying to stop the endless buying, sometimes the colours are just too pretty to pass on and the want monster kicks into gear... It's much more fun to watch the supplies being used though. Endless swatch videos just make me sad and tell me nothing. I keep thinking when the swatching is done, the supplies all get sent to the naughty cupboard where no one plays with them ever again! As far as buying that one thing that's going to magically make you better, I think we've all fallen for that dream at some point. Just get the good paper! Arches, fabriano, as long as it's 100% cotton. If you want to spend your money for a skill boost and you're already using a fairly decent set of paints the paper is what will make the difference. Buy the big sheets one or two at a time and just tear them down. It's so much cheaper than buying sketchbooks. I've been using practice paper for weeks and moved over to using a piece of 100% cotton today for the final painting and instantly noticed the difference. From one sheet of fabriano for £4 I'll get 16 small pieces at 19 x 14cm so thats 25p each or 33cents. It's perfect for small paintings. Thanks for the satchat, as always you talk good sense.
Hey Lindsay great topic to listen too whilst I'm sewing. Well I'm as cheap as chips, always on the look out for a bargain. I rarely pay full price for anything. The majority of pens I do own I got them in subscription boxes, my main passion is for watercolor and fabric. Thank you for sharing.
honestly, its the inner magpie probably - must, have, shiny!. there is this meme that I relate to more then I like. "collecting craft supplies is a separate hobby from actual crafting" . and yeah, pretty much.
I also have this tendency to stock up that I haven't been able to shake STILL. comes from growing up in an environment where things were not just readily available, so if you saw something good, you stocked up for the future use - I mean those were the times were we didn't know where things like sugar or pasta would be available next and per person purchases were limited, so entire family would stand in separate lines and each person would buy their limit just so we don't run out before its available again (no I wasn't one of those people cleaning out shelves of toilet paper at the start of pandemic... because I already had a stash at home), but I digress.
like... I used to pain in acrylics a LOT. so I stocked up on canvases when they were on sale. i still have most of those canvases years later because few months down the road I moved on to a different crafty hobby for a while, etc etc. I will likely use those canvases again, but like.. when? who knows. its a miracle my acrylic paints from those days didn't seem to have dried out yet (at least from cautious feel test). I also still have a yarn stash from those days when I used to knit and crochet like mad. I'm still hoping I go back to that at some point. at least with youtube hauls, most of the time things people buy are just more of the same, so the only time I get genuinely tempted when its a product of the type I don't have yet, but applies to the hobby I'm interested or actively engaging in (like those macaroon pencils that so far I've only really used in my bullet journal, but I DID use them :D ). but anyways, yeah... gotta have that new shiny syndrome... its a pain. (I say as I continue to resist those archer and olive note books... because maker knows I have enough artists loft journals to last me a decade. literally, given that I tend to go through a journal a year)
P.S. (because I really should learn to leave comments after finishing the video. ) I took an alcohol marker class from Michaels and the instructor was swearing up and down just how much better copic markers were and the kind of effects you could get with them and yadda yadda. I took that class with castle art markers I already had on hand, because mother of god, I am NOT paying copic prices. and my drawing looked just fine. I THOUGHT that maybe it was the materials when I couldn't get the kind of smooth blends I was hoping for... but instructor's blends didn't look any smoother then mine so... there is this saying in russian (not sure if it IS russian originally, but its the language I learned it in) "a bad dancer blames the shoes". in a way, I'm thankful to youtube artists that took the time to show that yes you CAN create beautiful drawings with crayola pencils and less expensive paints etc. it might take longer, it might be less forgiving/more difficult to do... but you CAN do it. skill wins every time.
A bad dancer blames the shoes - love it! I am certain there is a saying just like that in English and German with a carpenter or a cobbler involved, but can't remember it now.
And I so agree with you - skill will be superior to tools. As you evolve, a better tool might widen your possibilities. Which won't necessarily be the more expensive one. I LOVE my Ohuhus. The 48 colors in the pastel set alone offer me so many possibilities.
I don't think it's hypocritical, reviewing products is part of your chosen profession and I happen to benefit from that. I think it's comparable to a person who changes their own oil or does a bit of home maintenance to a full fleged auto shop or a licensed contractor, I don't feel the need to have all the stuff, but when I do want something, it's nice to come and see what someone who has way more experience than I do opinion is or several someones. I appreciate your opinions and encouragement to use what you have. I enjoy the mix of reviews and tutorials, it's fun to see the supplies in use. What brought me to your channel originally was your how to dupe videos and I still go back and check those out before buying a "new" product. I've had so much fun being my own chemist and made many of my most used supplies. Thanks Lindsay, safe travels
I always have a series of questions I ask myself before purchasing art supplies that’s helped me a lot, I’ll share them here:
Is it something that can be substituted for something I already own or a cheaper alternative? (Ex. I can DIY an on the go painting board from a dollar store clipboard, and I only need one eraser so little sense in buying more for me)
Is it something that will make the art creation process more enjoyable? (Ex. Buying a slightly more expensive set of colored pencils because my cheap scratchy ones make me want to not make art, or for painting buying a convenience color that I’m frequently mixing that will save me time)
Is the price reasonable for what I plan to do with it? (No sense spending $100 on colored pencils I only use for messing around in a sketchbook, but it’s okay to spend a little more if I’m planning to sell/display the work and need lightfastness info and quality)
Does it fill a hole in my collection? (Ex. I’m frequently trying to add details but my brushes are too big, a smaller brush would fill a hole in my collection)
Do I have a place to store it? (And no, the garage doesn’t count unless that’s your studio, I have to be able to store it out in an easy to reach place where I’ll use it)
Do I have an intended use? (Never buy anything that you don’t even have the slightest idea what you’ll use it for, or it’ll just sit on the shelf and gather dust)
The only time I don’t ask all these questions is if I’m replacing a beloved supply I used up!
There is one last specific question only for if I’m purchasing anything that comes in a set: Is there open stock options for when I inevitably use up a favorite color? (It can save a lot of money in the long run to know I can just refill what I need instead of having to buy the set again)
I value Lindsay’s honesty and creativity so much. I also like when WE all share other TH-camrs that are similar in their crafting philosophy. I recently discovered Natasha Foote from a comment in one of Lindsay’s videos. Natasha is a card make who find creative and thrifty ways to use what she has. I really appreciate that she doesn’t push new product at all. If you are a card maker or any type of paper artist, you may find her content helpful and inspiring. Let’s keep sharing those smaller TH-camrs who inspire us and need our support. Thanks everyone 😊
I follow Natasha also and enjoy her tutorials.
So glad you found Tasha. I am not in any way associated with her other than loving her approach to crafting, so I like to point out how wonderful her ideas are for making more out of your stash.
You are amazing and that's why we love you. You're honest and you care enough about us to make sure we get our sat chat.
Thank you!
Thank you for recognising that artists living in Australia pay 4 to 5 times more or supplies than our friends in the USA and Europe. A set of 6 graphite pencils purchased last week $26 Faber castell. Daniel Smith paint $27 a tube
It isn’t just TH-cam. Most of my supplies are pre TH-cam and are based on every teacher/class I have taken. Every instructor had their own requirements and their own palette. Instructional books are the same or that’s what I tell myself. I have learned finally (sometimes) to buy a small set or sample to try. That being said, I think getting a new supply/gadget is just part of the fun. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it.
Your honesty is so welcome. I look forward to your videos twice a week, even though I don't either paint or draw, but your enthusiasm and talent is so refreshing. Thank you for all your time and the thought you put into your videos. Hope you have now arrived home safely after your trip. looking forward the next chat/ video.
What a treat to see you on Saturday when I knew you were going to be away. So thoughtful of you Lindsay and I hope your NY trip was a success and fun.
It was! I'll tell you all about it next Sat chat!
Watched you over many years, find that your way is and has been honest and evolving as both an artist and TH-camr! Thank you for guidance! Blessed and safe days!
Lovely viewpoints! I find so many TH-camrs through recommended haul videos. I always check the channel to see if there are actually any art videos. I can enjoy a haul video, but I want to see the play even more!
Hope you return full of new ideas from the big trip :)
I’m with you. I might have seen a make at the beginning of subscribing and ever since it’s only hauls. Then I’ll turn off the notifications.
So happy to see you this morning!
I don’t feel like I need as many supplies as TH-cam creators have. I feel just the opposite. Most of what they have to me is sub par supplies. When I see people with so much stuff I just think it’s excessive and wasteful. I feel like some of those supplies should be shared with others that are less fortunate. I’ve seen artists with so many many markers etc. and I envision them drying out before they can be used.
I am pretty careful what I buy. Money is not plentiful so I really think about what I want and need. I always buy professional because I want the best. I buy a little at a time until I get what I want. I have a nice collection of Daniel Smith, M. Graham, Schmincke. I had Sennelier also but I gave them to my granddaughter. 💗 I love the saying that we must give away or throw away the things that we don’t really love so that we can really enjoy the things we do love. I just did an art room makeover and I only have the supplies that I truly love. I did purge and give away things that have served me well but that I needed to let go. It’s so freeing and so much simpler. My room looks so much better! 😄
Thanks for the video! I hope you had a great time on your adventure. I can’t wait to hear about it.
Great topic! It’s good to get a dose of reality every now and then. Thanks for posting!
i addore you lindsay how awsome to have derwent work with you i hope your new york trip was fun,so kind of you to film for us creators ahead of time,
I certainly didnt find this gibberish or hypocritical. You're just trying to help everybody like you always do, including still recording this so as we didnt miss out on a Satchat & I appreciate it so much. Your videos are always a help to me. Take care & safe journey back from New York 😊
I love that shawl!!! I've been crafting for many years... Started cross-stich, then scrapbooking and now painting & coloring. I have so many supplies and some of them are in storage. I think it's time to get them out of there and weed some of them out and repurpose my scrapbooking supplies for cardmaking & mixed media.
This was such a wonderful topic. I am a hobby artist. When I got into colored pencil it seemed as if Prismacolor Premier 150 set was the least expensive pencils TH-cam colorist were using. They weren’t even limiting their videos to the 48 or 72 set. Fortunately that has changed. I joined some coloring groups on Facebook and found a lot of supply shaming. Fortunately moderators addressed the issue. I started with a Crayola 50 set and still love Crayola even though I have higher end brands due to my children and grandchildren gifting them to me. I started my newly found watercolor hobby with the WN Cotman 14 set. Sure my family will start gifting me watercolors even though I have repeatedly asked them not to buy me gifts. I am at the age that I wonder why I ever thought I wanted so much stuff and how many of my life hours I spent to attain this stuff. I’d rather have the life hours to spend doing things I enjoy with people I love and care about. Hoping some of your younger viewers can learn from looking through my rear view mirror.
I love my Crayolas also as well as my Prismas, since they play well together! Kudos to you and your group’s moderator! 😃👍🏾
Perhaps you could ask them for the nicer paper to paint and draw on. That way you use your favourite supplies and they do get to gift you something you appreciate. Win win 😊
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Shaming supplies is silly, they all have a place. Now... I'm an artist/graphic designer who has a minor in teaching and used to be a purchasing agent and work with college art professors. There's a huge difference in critiquing different supplies pros and cons versus shaming someone for using certain supplies. Nowadays people do NOT understand the difference and get all butthurt like children. My daughter is 11, she has student grade supplies and that's all she needs for learning basics. I let her use my copics though as well to teach proper techniques, there's a huge difference in purpose there. Take a good ol box of crayolas to a friend in the hospital and a coloring book and you'll see smiles 😁. Use what applies to your purpose, not someone else's. If someone tells me they aren't getting the result they want then I suggest a change of mediums. I have inferior alcohol markers and love them. I don't use them on a piece I plan to frame though, they don't blend well, streak etc.
Great talk, Lindsay! This was put into perspective recently when I lost hundreds of dollars worth of stuff in my house fire, and had to really take mental stock of what my favorites of everything and limit myself due to space and budget constraints in my temporary living space, and I can honestly say I'm happier and use my supplies more now that I'm not surrounded by excess. My favorite stuff isn't always the cheapest, but it's worth the joy in creating without buyer's remorse.
So true!
It's kinda funny the combination of recent Sat Chat topics combining with a few other channels I watch. Today you mentioned craft room tours and TH-camrs having more than necessary and recently you talked about letting go of the guilt and purging the things you don't like/use. Yesterday Moriah Elizabeth posted part 1 of her new art room tour and the number of times she pointed out supplies and immediately said she doesn't use it or she hates it and I'm sitting there like "why do you still have it? Go watch Lindsay!" Lol.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I hope you had a great trip. Blessings.
I really enjoy your watercolor tutorials working from a limited palette. Seeing a beautiful painting from just three colors is really inspiring and proves I don’t need a tube of every color available.
Wow!! What an appropriate topic? I have just made up my mind to quit buying what everyone else is selling. I am only a card maker, no special talent but people do like my cards. I have a very small space to store my supplies and to work. Right now I have less space than ever. My mind has finally made a fine decision. No More Purchases of card supplies. What I have will keep going far beyond my life span I am sure. I am 76 years old and have only been into cardmaking for 5 1/2 years. Thats how long I have been buying supplies. So THERE. I dont need anything else. Imagine the money I can now save.......I'll be rich!!!!!!!! Imagine.....Thanks Lindsay for your good sense. Love your chats..
I hoarded when I first started because I didn’t know what I’d like or what medium (s)
Now I know I love M Graham and Daniel Smith plus Canson Heritage paper and Princeton
Brushes.
It’s actually comforting to have my staple supplies. I know how they react. I can just concentrate on learn and having fun.
I've put myself on a no buy plan because I have multiples of so many different supplies and need to stop buying and start using and consuming the art supplies I have. If I consume something I will then replace it, but that won't be for a long time to come. True the supplies don't make the outcome any better if you haven't developed the skill. Thank you Lindsay. I hope your trip to New York was good.
I think the point you made about more products not making one a better artist was so valuable and it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking it will. Having said that I do find that a shiny new set of colours to try will spur my creativity sometimes but I'd hate to only be inspired by that.
I'm a junkie for any kind of supplies - I like looking at all the pretty colors. :) But I don't have the least bit of inclination to have as much as you have, Lindsay. A friend got me a set of 80 ArtX markers for Christmas. The only alcohol markers I've had til now is a set of Markits (on your recommendation or perhaps it as MayMay? Don't remember) and a box of pink firefly or whatever they're called. They got shoved to the back of a shelf and I know they're back there, but I haven't had the gumption to dig them out! ;-) The same friend got those for me at Tuesday Morning a couple of years ago.
Anyway, I think your words were well taken. It is easy to watch all these haul videos and think we need NEED to have everything our TH-cam favorites have. I don't have time to use what I've got, let alone more.
Maymay Made it and Frugal Crafter are the only channels I’ve found that are real and fun!
I like looking at all the pretty colours too.😄 When I feel like I "need" something, the more sensible part of me says: "Oh, come on, you don't need this at all do you? You just want it because of the pretty colours, don't you!" And my inner magpie/ greedy little mountain troll says: "YES! And it sparkles too!"😂
I just love listening to you! And I must say, I am really mesmerized by the makeup! *Ü*
Lindsay--you are a source of inspiration in every Sat Chat and other videos. i am so thankful for your many lessons and guidance
I always think how refreshing it is to be able to watch an honorable TH-camr. Sad to say, it’s rare, so I really appreciate you.
Thanks!
My latest purchase has been the Tinted charcoal and the graphitint paint pan sets...would love to see more tutorials using these! They were a must have after you introduced me to them!
I just donated about 7 sets of budget pencils and a huge set of Arteza alcohol markers, and a box of various other art supplies I don't use (sharpeners, etc) to a local art club. I read one person here talking about being ready for retirement... that's me too! I just like to change up the medium, kinda fun. My newest thing? Inks (alcohol, acrylic, and India)... which I bought after watching one of your reviews (one on exploring inks). I have learned to buy smaller sets that include primary colors so I can make any color I need, but I think I'm done for a while. I would get into acrylic/resin pouring... but I just don't have a large art space and it's kinda in the living room (a nook).. that is a fun looking medium, but way to messy for 'in the house'.. in any case, I get what you mean. Too many things and I never get really good at any one think 😆 🤣 😂 😹
I am watching this while my husband is reading/watching and I say " see I don't really have that much stuff". LOL, I enjoy watching, love all the markers and pencils in the background, makes me feel good.
I took and broke what I have up into slots. I wanted to learn all kinds of mediums once I didn't have a public job. I started saving up and buying what I wanted to learn. Since I couldn't do it all at once I did slots of time to learn the medium. 2 or 3 mediums per year. This year is acrylic which is an old favorite of many years and pencils and pastels which is my new studies. Favoring pastels and pencils since I have had a lot of years with acrylic. I will make up my mind what I do for the next year later. With all these high prices, it was good I already bought what I needed. I won't throw away any supplies because when next years decision happens I don't want to have to pay higher prices. If you can even get any of the supplies that is.
When I have friends over that see my craft stash for the first time, I always preface it with I've been crafting a really long time. This stuff adds up over time.
Ohmygosh, right?!! I began scrapbooking in 2003, and I grew from there. And....it's still growing 🤦♀️. At least it's slower and more wisely. Good (and sad?) to know there are more of us out there 😉.
@@wordscrafter I just reorganized all of my markers/ pens and was showing a picture of them to a coworker. She commented on how many I have and I replied, "Well, those gel pens are about ten years old and the zig markers in the middle are twenty years old." When you take care of your stuff, it adds up.
@@marlascrafty5390 yessss!
Thank you for pre-recording this! I absolutely look forward to your sat-chats! I hope your trip went well! Have a safe flight!
Thank you! It went well. Im waiting for my flight home:)
Have fun in NY! Looking forward to the recap.
There are art channels that almost exclusively specialise in doing art hauls and reviews. They will typically unbox and swatch the supplies and thats that. I hardly ever see them create any actual artworks with their supplies. Sometimes I feel the urge to comment "Are you ever gonne use these??" but then I don't because I don't want to be rude. 2022 has been a great turning point for me in terms of buying supplies. During the pandemic I was binge watching art hauls and I myself got a lot of stuff online as I was influenced these videos, but I've really stopped doing that. Now I'm only getting what I run out of and its been very liberating. Its also crazy how much time is wasted browsing for new supplies, then swatching them out. All that time can be used to do actual art instead with whatever you already have.
Shopping is such a time suck.
I'm glad you addressed the marker thing, cause they blow me away every time I see youtubers with their collection. My jaw drops every time. And ALL the youtubers I watch seem to have that stack! I am very picky about what I take on, in part because that's a road I don't think I can go down. I'm really into card making right now, but I don't pick up character stamps as they need coloring. As cute as the little dinos or bunnies are, I'm going to pass to keep my supplies "simple". It's the same with the dozens and dozens of ink pads and die cuts and stamp kits. Trying to "keep up with the Jones" of TH-cam would bankrupt me and it's not necessary for being creative! I think we also lose the "creative" part of a lot of making sometimes and just fall into the trap of coordinating paper, ink, embellishments, stickers, stamps, die cuts, stencils, the list goes on! I might be sitting here wishing I had the right sequin color, enamel dot or ribbon color to match this paper for this card, but I'm also super thankful that I haven't gotten into a whole wall of those things to try and match everything! It never ends, it's designed not to! So thanks for reminding viewers that it's not normal and that it's not necessary!
Then again if you had alcohol markers you could just have white and clear sequins and color them to match. It's all about what you want to use.
Great topic to chat about Lindsay. If I didn’t have a channel, my buying habits would be a lot different for sure.Often I get comments saying I’m hoarding or wasting, but what people don’t see are the emails, messages, and comments asking me to review a product, teach tutorials with a specific one, and I purchase those, because those subscribers trust your opinion and they want to hear what you think - and I can’t give an opinion without buying it.However, one thing I do at the end of the year is anything that I haven’t used enough goes into a box and gets donated to my local woman’s shelter. Some watercolor palettes I admit I collect, but they are fun little sets that I enjoy using. I do feel my channel has helped me experience products I’d never use. I would have never tried Schmincke, but now that I have, I’m in love. Gosh, without my channel I’d probably just be using Prismacolor and Daniel Smith - nothing wrong there, but some of the things I’ve discovered now I really love.
Oh Thank you
I would have missed my Saturday routine without you. Love your ‘style’
LOL!!! I LOVE your last bit of advice..."save yourself friends..SAVE YOURSELVES!"😆🤣😂 👍
My craft passion is fiber arts. I started over 70 years ago and I also inherited all mama's stuff from before WWII. I do have a lot of paints, pens, crayons etc. But only those that won't wash out in the washing machine/dryer. I have been following you for many years and love to see what you create and I did buy some of your digi stamps years ago.
As far as craft materials/supplies, I have lots of yarns and threads, needles, hooks, etc. And lots of weaving supplies and looms. Some vintage and some newer.
I did pass some of my steel crochet hooks that had been brought around the horn in a sailing ship to San Francisco in the 1890's. They were so pretty with different stones on the top and of course were silver, as is the first crochet hook that mama taught me with. It is tarnished, and bent but it still fits my hand better than the newer ones.
Lindsay, great advice! I know when I started on this journey, I felt like I needed everything! And I actually became a collector of supplies, but didn't use the very much and sometimes never. Now I really think about how much an item will really be used and why do I need it before I purchase. No more falling down the rabbit hole!!
It's not crap Lindsay ... its erm needed supplies to keep children and grandchildren happy. Lots of love from a constipated shopper ( I can't pass a craft shop)
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Hullo Lindsay! I understand why TH-camrs get an abundance of supplies. I am a watercolor artist. I have learned just about every medium in my art journey/career. I even spent 15 years as a digital artist because that is what you needed to work in the graphic design field! I have enjoyed a good career but I have a hard time passing up a bargain on cotton paper! I have over 50 full size sheets of Arches paper and blocks perhaps I have just as many “other”brands from Hannamule to Kilimanjaro! I am learning about soft pastels and this is new to me! I believe that an Artist should never stop learning even if it is in one medium! I hope you are able to continue to work and share your journey with us. I am enjoying watching your videos, so thank you!
I love these Saturday chat videos 🥰 you are so right we do not NEED all the stuff but it is hard to stop when it is a hobby you love ❤ but I think what happens especially when your still working full-time the less time you have and the more stuff you have the more overwhelmed you can become on what to do when you do carve out a small piece of time for art. Which is why so many people spend more time reorganising their space instead of creating art 🎨 🤭
As an art student I hardly knew anything about art supplies. Just what my professors recommended. I learned so much more about supplies, how to make my own and how to substitute one thing for another from you. LOL but yeah, my art supplies also became a hoard after I discovered reviews. Probably because I had a job and free time to create. Now my chronic hand pain has been flaring up for 6 months with no end in sight and my job is much more time consuming… so I haven’t gotten to use my dragon’s hoard of treasures. I feel so guilty for wanting stuff when I haven’t used up what I have.
Coffee, art philosophy and Lindsay on a Saturday morning. 💜💛 Life is good. 😎
I did enjoy it! Hope you had a good time on your trip.
Yes, so much yes!!! I love listening to you chat about things. You keep it real and I appreciate it so much. I hope you had a lovely trip and safe travels if you are still making your way home.
Thanks! I'm at the airport waiting for my flight
@@thefrugalcrafter Here's to a safe and easy flight! 😊
Thank you for sharing your view on this. I especially appreciate when you add on the comments of “but this xyz old school version” is just as good as this latest and greatest. I can just reach into my decades old acquired supplies and try out something I have seen someone else do. I am trying very hard to keep on a no spend this year...but thrift store art supplies always get me. 😂