Busy little fairy! Vanlife update, smallest travel art kit, painting, sewing van curtains & Giveaway
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2024
- For this week's video, I have been a busy little fairy! I'll update you with the final conversion preparations for our small van and show you the inside so far. Also, I am slow living, quiet living, whilst still getting things done. I just like being alone I think! And... I spend some time choosing my minimalist art supplies for my travel art kit - all ready for our future van adventures and Plein air sketching. Of course, I am sharing my tips and tricks for the smallest of art kits ever! And... last but not least, to celebrate my one year on TH-cam, I share the Giveaway! This is especially to say a huge thank you for subscribing to my channel & for all of your support and encouragement these past 12 months. Thank you so, so much! Xxxx
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*Happy New Moon everyone! Loads of BIG loves and good luck for the Giveaway!!!!*
Have missed you, have a beautiful New moon too. ✨⭐️✨
Happy New Moon 🌙 Wendy.😘💐❤️
Yes happy new moon x
Happy new moon to you too Wendy. So very kind of you to give your art work away. I look forward to your video every week. And your smiles and bright light!!! Hugs!!!
Bright New Moon blessings from Louisiana, Wendy! What Cheryl Wolf said.
What do I love most about Wendy's videos is the music choices, the walks through nature and the realistic art brain and the daily successes and failures we face and push down instead of embracing. She lays it out and is always putting positive energy back out to us watching! Amazing
Dear Wendy, happy 1st anniversary!! I'm sending love & peace to you & James, two sweet souls, and all best wishes for living in the moment, finding strength & solace in nature and joy in expressing your creativity. I will continue to delight in your heartwarming, inspiring channel for as long as you produce it--thank you!
Love all your prints. Beautiful. Thanks for keeping it real Wendy and showing us your heart. It’s such a help to know that we’re all so similar no matter where we are in the world. Be well🥰🌸
Wendy you are a treasure …. I enjoy being inspired by you on a regular basis … keep it up … love and hugs … Karen
Dear Wendy. I follow you since 1 year now, enjoying the video's. I never comment, but always watching "in the back". I am not so good in words as many of your followers are. But I always look forward to friday when you put up a new video (I mostly watch on saturday). Thank you for being a little light space in my life. So happy for you that so many people appriciate you and your lovely artwork. Have a happy, healthy and creative life Wendy! Sending love to James too.
Wendy, you are such an inspiration! Your art is remarkable, original and honest. I love your energy and enthusiasm for creating what you believe in. So glad I found your channel 😊 the world needs more fairies 🧚♂️ like you!!!!
To anyone reading this,
"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it,
Boldness has genius, power & magic within it"
❣💜❣
Goethe :)
You are my Friday Fairy 🧚🏼♀️
When I see your video is up I know I’m in for a treat.
It’s hard to believe you have been on TH-cam a year.
They say time flies when you are having fun.
This year certainly has flown.
Thank you for the joy your videos bring.
Thanks to James too, you make a great team xx💞💞
I think you must have been a fairy in a former life ✨. Love your channel, your art and glimpses of the beauty of Somerset 🌿.
I have been in a very difficult place since my husband died almost 3 years ago - I have struggled intensely with anxiety and depression. Watching your videos and hearing you talk so candidly about your own struggles, and seeing the results of your attempts to "keep your lights bright" helps me every week. When you work slow and forgive yourself when things don't go as planned it inspires me to the benefits of doing the same. We are about the same age and you have been a big part of what helps me see that its worth continuing the fight...that the situation can be overcome at least to a satisfying point. I've been watching you for a year. Thank you and I wish you ever evolving success 🌈☮💞
If you're reading this comment, know you are so loved!!
Wendy, I look forward to these videos each week, thank you especially for showing me the ebb and flow of creativity and inspiring me to be more true and kind to myself, lots and lots of love!
It's interesting how the events of the past two years has taken my social anxiety to a feeling of not wanting to go out too. The only thing I have noticed that truly helps me is forcing myself out but for short periods of time when I feel capable of mentally handling it. Again, I admire your ability to follow your intuition and provide self-care when needed. I wish everyone good luck with the giveaway!
You probably feel at ease with all of us because we chose your forum, and we like you; we see something of you in ourselves! We're all wild and free!❤️ Happiness IS the road!!!!
I also struggle with the sleepless nights.
I discovered your incredible TH-cam channel while I was looking for something to help me settle into a more relaxed state last night. I didn't go to sleep....do I didn't care! I binge watched most of your previous episodes.
I especially appreciated your episode on warm-up exercises. I'm looking forward to having time to DO them.
Your channel is inspiring. I've wanted a van to travel in for several years now. I'm nearly 70 and the clock is ticking louder. Time to seize the day!
It’s a very rainy day here on the coast of Maine, where I live and work as a gardener, so I’ve had some time and can catch your video much earlier than usual. As always, being in your company is a pleasure. I have been so occupied with outside work that my time for painting and drawing has become quite diminished, so your sharing of your minimal travel kit may be just the inspiration for me to start carrying a few supplies along, maybe paint a garden on my lunch break.... I feel I’ve become too distant from the flow of image-making, and this actually hurts my heart, so thank you for opening the door to other possibilities. I don’t know why but sometimes I can’t get back in to the place that I create from and then it’s like I am dwelling in a desert. Thank you for all that you and James do. I think you’re very brave and generous! And if you’re still having trouble sleeping please please look into getting yourself a weighted blanket! I bought one and it’s been hugely beneficial, helping as well to diminish anxiety. (I’m kind of new to this concept of conversing digitally and a bit awkward with it. I too have a rough go these days with social interaction, so I appreciate this opportunity to be a part of....)
Thank you Wendy and James for all the love and effort you put in I love your honesty Wendy. What a beautiful way you have of connecting with all of us out in this community you care so much about. 💕🙏🏻
I also like thick curtains to keep out the light. Very good idea to use double curtain wire. They are looking fine!
The ways in which you share of yourself, so honestly-your emotions, your art, your life!-are hugely inspirational! And reading the comments, it’s obvious that I am not alone in being moved by you. Your videos and art are very beautiful; Been watching your videos (TH-cam & Patreon) for 2-3 weeks…and after way too many months of avoiding my music and art, have finally returned to my studio! So, thank you!
You are one of my favorite TH-camrs. You share the good days and bad days, and always have encouraging, practical ways of looking at both. I love seeing both your studio space and the countryside where you live. I also live in a beautiful area, near the mountains in Colorado, USA.
I think it's amazing that you let us experience a bit of your life, your art, your thoughts and your creativity! Thank you 🙏🌹💗
Dear Wendy,
Thank you so much for helping to keep our spirits up and the our lights bright. Even when you are not feeling your best,please know, you are an inspiration and I always look forward to your videos! Keep well and hugs to you and James 🙂🌞🎶❤️
I can’t tell you how much I look forward to and enjoy every one one of your videos! Watching them feels like part of my self care now because your honest sharing about the ups and downs in life help me remember we are all in this together.❤️ Also, your generous sharing of your artistic processes and day to day life as an artist is truly helpful and inspiring as I continue to practice and work toward being the writer I know is inside me. Many, many thanks to you and James for creating a supportive, encouraging and all together delightful TH-cam community. 🙏
Thank You Wendy always a Delight..."With You On the Journey"..tidying my sewing room as I watch💖💝💞
“What the imagination seizes as beauty must be truth.” John Keats 💜 Your such a bright light doll don’t ever change ✌🏻💜
I find watching your videos inspiring. The fact that you are so honest when you are feeling not that great and positive helps me feel that it's not just me. Thank you . 🌞
I love watching your videos. It’s like we see the real you, with normal fluctuations of life and how you are feeling. It’s very comforting knowing you have artists block, days when you can’t muster any enthusiasm, then the highs with successful and rewarding days and work. Please continue to share. James too, what a supportive partner! You won the jackpot there!
Thank you for another lovely video Wendy! 🦋 It makes my week to see you moving forwards with you paintings and projects and even when it's been a tough week it feels good to see you come out shining still🌟the peace and calm you exude is quite contagious and I'm very grateful for it! Love that we feel included in your walks and wanders through the woods and flowers and the lovely things like the swans that you have taken the time to stop and enjoy! Pretty envious right now of those up and coming van adventures, you're going to have so much fun! Please take us with you!! Have a beautiful weekend and keep shining guys🦋🌟🦋
So lovely of you to do another give away!!! Thank you for being you, having your light shine bright and hence helping ours to do so! 🙏✨🧡
I love your little corner of TH-cam for bringing some lovely peace and tranquillity into my life and allowing me to decompress from my stressful day job.
Wendy it is always so lovely seeing your beautiful smile on Friday’s that brighten my day. I live how you are so open with how you are feeling whether good or not so good days. I too, have days like what you share. You are a beautiful soul in this world gone off kilter, I so appreciate you and James. Feeling love for you both is amazing since we’ve never met in person but feels so right.
I love your velvet van curtains that you sewed, amazing job you’ve both done. Now I want to find velvet curtains in charity shop if I am lucky.
Love your travel art kit. I always take a bag with me when I go places. Haven’t been since before covid tbh. Her in Northern California we are sweltering in 110 degree heat so seeing the rain was so refreshing. We are also in a drought so wishing for rain 🌧 too. Looking so forward to you upcoming van reveal and trips. James I loved the pic of swans… sending love and hugs to you both. Continue to dance and shine bright even on those cloudy unpredictable days my dear Wendy. 🙏❤️😘💐🌹💋🤗😍
You have such a sweet, gentle spirit! Thanks so much for your videos. ❤️
You are a kind, gentle soul. I loved seeing your travelling art kit. I would choose putting together a kit over tidying up too!
🌸🌸🌸Thank you Wendy for all your lovely & inspiring videos! You’ve been our little shining light through this crazy pandemic!🌸🌸🌸
I’m not an artist, but I always wait anxiously for your videos. They always lift my spirits and help me with my own anxiety. I’m learning, through your videos, to take better care of myself. Thank you for being YOU!
Hey Wendy, thank you so much for your beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring videos each week. I must say I look forward to them so much. It's strange how things have evolved, and despite the obvious downside, I am also feeling so very grateful in many ways for the world as it is, or I would never have come across you!!!! I am also an artist, with a love of the mystical and faery worlds, but I am afraid I just don't have the courage that you do to put myself out there, so instead I am an undercover lightworker in an office, and create on weekends. We are around the same age, so I am sure you can understand when I say it's not easy to keep going with the fulltime work at the moment, my body isn't at all compliant with this lifestyle anymore and my wild heart yearns to do as you and James did, day by day for now, I am just waiting for that final push I feel!!! Keep shining bright dear one, and sending blessings and love from Oz xxxx
I agree, it is easier to make a mini travel kit, than cleaning up the studio!
It is thanks to people like you that most of us can go through each week being charged by such positivity. Ever since I discovered your little artsy channel and the beauties you create, I got inspired to rediscover my passion for watercolour and I appreciate what you're doing for the art community on the Internet, especially in such difficult times. Keep up with the great work, and here's to many adventures! Love and light from me.
An imaginary hat is just as good as a material one. And you are a real-life fairy, I'm sure of it! 🎩 ❣️
Watching your videos makes me yearn to reduce my possessions and move into a van in 5 years when my kids leave school! Freedom! I am working on it... Thank you for bringing some light into my life.
Love that you are so 'real' and that you show us how to use tools on days we don't feel quite like we think we should ❤😊
Thank you Wendy for another beautiful video, so much light and love out there for everyone ⭐️ the velvet curtains are awesome and the car boogie is great - we do that in my family, music heals our souls 💖
Congratulations on your one year on utube, your channel has been a life saver, a peaceful space to be creative and free from noise and judgment. Love the curtain you are so multi talented. Thank you James blessings and hugs for you both. 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟🍷🍷
Thanks for shining your light all the way to Southern California. I love how you share real life -thanks for your courage in showing missteps, redos, and less than perfection. 🌸🧚
Love you, Wendy! You are always such a joy and inspiration to listen to. Keep shining your light, beautiful! 🕊❤🕯
Hi Wendy, I love the travel kit bag of art supplies. Makes me wish I was going somewhere :-D But the only bag I travel with these days is full of nappies! That said, I like to use toiletry bags for my art stuff, as they are often wipe clean and waterproof. Some of the fold out ones come with lots of different, clear pockets to help organise supplies. You can pick them up at charity shops or pound shops quite cheaply if anyone's looking for an affordable alternative. I get mine free when I buy my makeup (they often have freebie giveaways with samples inside). Or some nice ones can be found at those quaint little pharmacies in villages and small towns. Take care and lots of love - Xina xxx
Thank you for a year of fun, creativity and authenticity.. I have loved journeying with you I myself have epilepsy and can have bouts of depression and anxiety. Since childhood I have learnt to gently walk through acrophobia which is a daily moment by moment thing. Thank you for your honesty. Because of you I started art journaling and I love my cards I miss you showing the decks that are inspiring you in your morning routine. Once again thank you Namaste 🙏🌻🙏
Thank you Wendy for every week a moment with you and a cup of tea.
First, thank you for taking the time in your life to have a TH-cam channel. I very much enjoy your conversations and find them very meaningful and personable. I have been a follower for awhile now and feel like I know you and James even though we have never met and I live across the pond in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love your art and thank you for the opportunity to be included in your giveaway. Wishing you happy adventures in your van travels!
Can not believe it has been a year! Just keep on trucking Wendy and James. You brighten everyone's day!🎨🌝
Okay, I love how you are sharing the beauty of traveling with your creativity. Just wow! It's so important that we creatives always keep the channels going. 💕
OH you too xxxx xxxx thank you xxxx
It really is important to take these things on the road! Sometimes those on the road with us creatives don't understand and bemoan things like my medium-sized backpack taking up extra space in the trunk. Videos like this, validate who I am. I SO appreciate you and your channel, Wendy!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you for your gentle approach to life and the ups and downs we all face at one time or another. Because of you, I've started to pick up a paint brush---this is a big step for me! You are lovely...
Thank you for continuing to spread your sweet fairy dust to brighten our days with your uplifting videos!
Another relaxing Friday tea time with you, Wendy. Thanks for helping us to keep our lights shining bright and to understand that creativity is for everyone. Have a happy week.
Oh Wendy, I almost forgot to comment!! I watched this video when you first put it up, and I thought mmm I need to leave a comment to enter the competition, what should I say..? But then, typical-Tigs.... I forgot!!
At least I remembered, just in time I hope..! 😌 (I have Long Covid, and unfortunately my memory has been really badly effected, I've got a brain like a sieve at the moment!)
This week I've been sleeping really badly, I keep waking up at 4am and wandering around, unable to get back to sleep. The birds are already up at that time - singing their little hearts out and keeping me company. I'm trying to do artwork in the day and your videos inspire me and ground me. They give me a sense of much-needed serenity 💕🌿🖌 And like I said before, watching your videos, it really feels like me and you are just hanging out, drinking tea, and doing our artwork together.... Thankyou so much for all the love and inspiration you share in your videos, I really appreciate it. Peace & love, from Tigs 💕🕊🌿
Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I found you about 6 months ago and I'm ever so glad I did. Your light shines bright in this world Wendy and you and James bring so much joy to all. Thank you for all the love you put out in the world. Bunny hugs! Michelle
Simply love seeing a new video from you Wendy! I love how your curtains are going to make your van so cosy - you and James are going to be enveloped in a little cocoon! I also found your traveling art bag so useful and interesting to see what you carry! I am going to copy it! Take care x
You’ve helped me through lockdown Wendy and through what was also a particularly difficult time personally. I found you before your channel grew so big and I’m so happy that it has reached so many people. I know my comment is too late for the giveaway but just wanted to add it anyway. Thank you!
Thanks to you I not only started painting again, I'm also redecorating my little van. Every week I look foreward to your vlog and enjoy your lovely company. You are my creativity boost! Thank you so much! Love your artwork! ❤🧚♀️
I look forward to your wonderfully inspiring, calming, down to earth videos every Friday…they have helped me get thru these uncertain times…your painting, journaling, plant babies, etc. and especially walks in nature have enlightened my life.
I love how you’ve grown on TH-cam. I love your gentleness and honesty. Keep going Wendy!!
I have been enjoying your show for about 5 months. I appreciate your talent, openness and honesty. You are a healer of sorts. Have a super weekend, cheryl
Only discovered you 7mths ago, but you have become my favourite TH-cam channel. ☺ I find you and James very relaxing and calming to watch 😊 Thankyou.x
I find sometimes we need just to step back, it can sometimes feel like we’re not really achieving anything or vibing high but we are ….we are regrouping ready for the next wonderful opportunity that comes our way…
So true, xxxx love this thank you x
I needed to read this today. Thank you 💜💜💜
@@emmamarchhare8486 my best to you Emma
@@theunexpectedgypsy my best wishes to you Wendy
You are so beautiful, both inside and out x
Thanks Wendy for inspiring me with your beautiful videos xx
Thank you, Wendy! Your light helps us all shine brighter.🌟
Thank you Dearest for the inspiration, the open-hearted sharing, and sustaining all of us creatives during this extraordinarily stressful and isolating time! Peace and every grace to you and your Beloved James!
I found your channel in deepest lockdown last Autumn and I cannot tell you how much you have inspired me. I have watched your videos every week and I use it as 'my time' where I can be me and not just mum! I have got back into painting and drawing after a 20 year break and am loving it! Finally feel a bit more like the creative soul I once was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart xx
You take my soul on a little holiday with every one of your posts. 🙏🏼 for that xx
Hi Wendy
I'm really enjoying being with you in the internet world❤️
Big love from 🇮🇸Iceland
Thank you so much for your company, your inspiration and your realness. I look forward to being with you and everyone each week. Big virtual hug.
Super excited about the giveaway! Totally glad you stuck it out with us...i enjoy your company, art, amd thoughts and insight. Back to work for the summer. Would love to win a prize but totally wish everyone the best of luck too! Shine bright Wendy (&James!) ☺
Fairy happy anniversary Wendy!! 💕
Wanted to share some of the things I love and appreciate about your channel:
Your generosity and authenticity in the way you share your experiences with unpleasant feelings, that we all struggle with from time to time, in an accepting way that says it is all okay 🥰.
Your choice of music that makes my body dance as well 💃 +that you don't have music in the background while talking 🙏.
Your 'mission' and wishes to keep our lights shining bright ✨ Everyone in their own way, just as it should be, as much as we can, to make our world a better place for us all.
No one else could do what you do, Wendy. So thank you for doing your thing! And for putting it on youtube so we can all get to hang out, be inspired, and have tea with you.
Much love to you and James, and to everyone here ❤️❤️❤️
Love how you care for you house plants...you are a good plant Mummy Wendy. Love your art too
Hi Wendy. This is my first time commenting even though I've been watching your videos for about 6 months. I look forward to watching you every Friday. You're so honest and genuine and on TH-cam that is quite refreshing. I'm on disability so I'm home alot and I'm really enjoying living vicariously through you. You definitely brighten my day.
Your authenticity is such a breath of fresh air ... always calming and true 🌼
It has been a pleasure watching you grow and prosper over time. I never thought about having a special bag where you can put your whole art travel kit in, love that idea. On the look out now for that special bag. Thanks for sharing and happy travelling.
Always love your videos and they do send warm hugs. You have a good outlook on life.
Whenever I need a lift I come to your channel. You always make me feel better - like hanging out with a good friend. Thank you. xo
The world is a better place for having you in it Wendy you're soooooo lovely thanks for sharing your beautiful spirit xx 🌺
Thank you for keeping your light shining bright and inspiring us all with your videos. They are a highlights of my week!
I want to thank you for allowing me into your world and your art. You inspire me to focus on whats really important and be true to myself. Bunches of hugs and love your way. ❣
Wholesome. That's the word that came to me when the credits were rolling at the end, Wendy. That's the feeling you and your video left me with (as well as the lovely James's presence in the background). Thank you for that. It means a lot to say that as it's a rare thing to find, and it's so deeply healing. And yes please, enrol me in your fabby giveaway too, thank you!
Love all your videos Wendy, watching you makes me feel so calm and relaxed. Especially love your art journaling, something I'm just getting in to. Take good care of yourself and James 😘
I have my mother's little W&N palette just like the one you have. I'd forgotten about it but should really get it out and have a little play. Thanks as always for your inspiration to live authentically.
♥ the travel kit it is so cute and convenient, thank you for sharing. Wendy you have a beautiful soul, how kind that you are sharing your art work in a giveaway. I look forward to your Friday videos always make my day and weekend. Have a wonderful weekday xo
Big THANKS to you Wendy ( all the way from Geelong in Australia) for your ongoing support and encouragement
Me encantan las citas que nos regalas desde hace un año. Estos momentos de tu vida de artista iluminan los días grises y les dan un toque de poesía. Gracias por tu sinceridad y simplicidad.
I love your new painting, the colors and her face!! Wow...breathtaking.
I am excited...this is the first time I have entered the Giveaway!! But, to be honest, Wendy...your videos each week are the real "Gift"...and I have not missed a single one of them!!! And, I have watched most of them several times:) Stay happy, healthy, proactive, and creative...the Keys to a Balanced Life!
Aww, well best of fortune then!!! Thank you for being here, much loves xxxx
You're such an inspiration. I've been watching for about 6 months now. Really enjoy the extra clips and podcasts on Patreon.
Congratulations Wendy! One year already. Loved your travelling art kit💖 You are always shining bright.
I know what you mean about having to go out in the world again, it's hard! I was anxious about travelling a little further this week to visit some gardens, but once I was there it was lovely to be amongst nature and I felt the anxiety ease.
Congratulations on your first year on TH-cam! I only disccovered your channel a couple of months ago and love your reflections and sharing your thoughts and wisdom. You've inspired me with your art journals and I look forward to hearing more about van life which is something I'd love to do too. Keep shining your light!
Enjoy seeing your van updates so please continue to share them. Thanks for sharing your minimalist art supply kit. It is always interesting to see what everyones favourites and must haves are. I always look forward to Saturday morning and being able to watch your latest video. Such a delight to see you continuing to shine your light bright and sharing your inspiration with everyone. Thanks for giving us all the opportunity to be able to enter your giveaway.
Thank you for all the positivity and inspiration you share with us each week! You're a definite bright spot in all this pandemic insanity ❤
It’s been so wonderful to watch you grow your channel-and grow with your channel. Thank you for sharing your light with us.
Dear Wendy. I’m always happy to see your video on Friday. You are a lovely soul! I love your work, especially the fairy’s. 😍😍
Wendy, Thank you for another inspiring video! This one was so timely, as I’m putting together a new mini kit, too. I was overpacking it I’m sure and this helped me sort it out better. I enjoy all your videos so much. Since my move to a different state a few years ago, (in the USA) I left behind my art community, my studio and all my friends. I’m hoping to rebuild some of that here, but for now this connection help fills the void. Wishing you a good week!