Great video and the result is so pretty. The best thing about the creative process is that you are obsessed with continuing until you are happy. Thank God for that!
aww Debi THANK YOU!! I am so so glad I could be helpful, blending can make you want to burn your furniture lol!! You did such an amazing job on this! I love it :)
awe thank you! I think I binged watched about a dozen of your videos, they are sooo helpful! You channel id FULL of very helpful tips, thank you for sharing your talent with us Crys 'Dawna ! xoxo
Debi this came out absolutely gorgeous! 😍 I think it's so funny when I see other artists paint with their hands like that, it lets me know I'm not the only one who does that 😂 Great video as always, You are forever an inspiration 💚
You can’t see me right now but I have an ear to ear smile watching this video and seeing your bright happy piece. I’ve missed your story telling this video was a nice surprise. Crys Dawna is a great teacher !
I love Bella Renovare's videos. She did a rainbow dresser for her daughter and my great granddaughter wanted me to paint her dresser in "rainbow". You can't say I can't do that to a five year old who thinks you can do anything so I did. I'm sure that she will grow out of it but for now she has that rainbow dresser.
My painting process is tortuous! Most times I push through and get a relatively satisfying result. But what I put myself through! When I don’t get what I envisioned my inner voice is so cruel, “what makes you think you can do this kind of project, you don’t have the skills. Just give up.” And when I listen to the cruel voice I shy away from that kind of project or I don’t go in my studio for a while. Seeing and hearing your struggles-I don’t enjoy knowing your working past your pain-but it is an inspiration for those of us who go through the same. And watching your final results is proof persevering has its rewards, even if it’s not perfect! ❤
Remember most artists go through this so you are in good company. This voice is really saying take a step back,a break, breathe and come back later. When listening to this voice we are too deep in the weeds of a project where all perspective and sense of direction is lost. Come back with fresh eyes and perspective and then carry on. Its like cleansing the mental pallet. 😉 I learned this from my mom who was an artist who worked in oils on canvas for many many years.
Ah man...!😮 Só so humble... forever promoting your friends and retailers too. Stunning, I adóre this piece, I inherited a beautiful night stand from my Mom, this will be my inspiration for sure. Greetings from your no 1 South Aftican fan...🦋🇿🇦
I will have to fight you for that nr 1 South African fan position Leentjie. Lol. So good to see another South African here. Now we must just convince Debi that we need DIY paint here.
@@cariendaffue4235 nope, I sent stars in a live and got greeted.. I'm flippin' 58 and obsessed with this channel, with good reason. I lost my Mom in 2020 in hard lockdown... and in January I had to move from my home of 18yrs. Conpletely burnt out and seeing no point in life, this came across my way and I watched the tie-dyed video first, I cried all night but felt different in fhe morning. reminding me wby I had a storage unit full of stuff. But this Páint... honestly, I'd love to lay my hands on it, but as owner of this Paint, Debi says it is not worth finding a stockist (can you inagine here??), there's jusr só much red tape, it's a "SITUATION"! 🤣
Crys'Dawna with Bella Renovare is a phenomenal furniture artist and builder. She would be a fantastic resource for more Cottage Colors as she has extensive experience with a similar formula...and she understands color theory like no other. You did an incredible job on this piece Debi...it's gorgeous 😍
Wow, Khorydan! Thank you so so much that really means a lot!! I am so glad to see that all of this is full circle and we can still learn and teach things to other artists. I KNOW I am still learning stuff everyday!!
Omg, i would work for free for you! Im so mad i moved up north! I have driven from Riverside California to your place two times. I meet your niece and always hope to see you! You have always inspired me with you bravery ! Debbie just be you like you have always been! I hope some day to have just a little place to create and sell your paints! You might have forgotten but your a pioneer lady! We are always good enough, brave enough and strong enough! Thank for always being brave enough to be honest about your feelings and keep putting yourself out there! Your special to me Debbie!!!!
First, I need to say I absolutely love your work. You're so talented and determined, and that's a winning combination. To answer your question, for me, it's both torture and fun. I stress out, debate, and argue with myself. That two-way dialog is always there. But! When it finally starts to come together, nothing is more fun. Granted, I'm nowhere near as good as you are. I totally get your inner convos during the process. You do a great job bringing a modern charm to your pieces. I'm so impressed.
Thank you sweet friend, I still have my moments though, I completely understand the anxiety of wanting it to look good and even now after years I fail at it, but I always learn something a long the way :)
Debi - you are so talented!! I love watching your videos. Please don't sell yourself short & over think a project. You are so encouraging to others, please listen to what you are telling others!! Your painted pieces are gorgeous & you are truly inspiring!!!
When I learned to blend I binge-watched tons of videos too. Eventually I found my process by combining techniques from various artists. I’ve learned to accept that I’m a messy painter. LOL. I used to be so hard on myself about that because other artists look so clean when they do this technique. My hands will literally be dripping in paint. When I finally let go of that expectation that I was putting on myself, I was able to create my own style and blend in a way that worked for me. Having said all that, I really do admire the work of those tidy painters. I love that we each have our own, unique process. Thanks Debi, for showing vulnerability in learning and growing. You inspire me to keep creating.
I realize this is an older video but i just want to say, Debbie, your videos speak to me more than any other videos I watch. You are one of many, many talented people who share their knowledge, techniques & skills. All of these artists inspire me but your videos actually heal me. That sounds dramatic but its true. Your outlook on handling problems or perceived limitations has helped me better silence my inner critic who constantly tries to convince me I cannot do something. I am quick to concede to that voice that tells me I don't have skills or artistic abilities to create what I envision in my head. Your videos truly help me change my mindset & give me confidence. Thank you!
@@heatherelias-tv7zp thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words. You can do so much more than you think you can just keep going persisting and remember that everything is a learning experience even if it doesn’t turn out the way you like at first it’s never wasted time. 💜
Debbie you are the sweetest person ever ❤️God gave you so many blessings. You rock at everything you do 😻I have been watching you for 3 or 4 years now and love love love DIY paint the best paint ever! Thank you for everything you do for us crazy painters I will pray for you if you pray for me (anxiety sisters ) 🥰❤️🙏🏻
We are so often our biggest critiques. I’ve followed you for years now and have loved watching you grow creatively. Your creative process is so inspiring. Just when I thought you couldn’t do something more beautiful… you outdid yourself.
You did it! I was there how long ago when you agonized about learning blending. Look at you now! It’s gorgeous, and you’re passing on the tips! I love how you stuck it out to reach your vision, where so often you could’ve settled. I’m not a huge fan of moldings but my mouth literally fell open at your final piece. So many valuable lessons in this video. Thank you! My creative process is both challenging and fun. When I’m playing around it’s fun. I recently signed up for a year-long art institute course. I am learning how to draw and paint realistically for the first time in my life. It is really hard! I don’t mean a little hard I mean a lot hard. But I am so thrilled to be learning something so completely new. So when I’m playing around doing things I know how to do it’s fun and when I’m learning something new I wouldn’t say torture but it really stretches me!
I Love it!!! I so enjoy your videos and learning. I will say I am EXACTLY like you, I can't leave anything alone until It is just right, NEVER EVER. I also take a long long long time looking at something and thinking what to do as well. Thank you so much for sharing you extraordinary talent.
My painting process is a fun approach. I love manipulating and changing the paint and how it's laid out. I find it soothing to sit back and create. I do get stresses, especially when it's a commissioned piece, but I enjoy the creative process. It's in my blood ☺
Love it....Debbie thank you so much for your inspiration....I am totally new to all this....and old....but going to try.....you are so special kind and precious and full of fun....I am taking my time watching and learning from you but I am sad as we dont have your products here in Cape Town S.A......I am going to try with another paint and see how I progress....thank you for been a great teacher.....God bless you and your family
I think this might be my favorite thing you've done so far. I am struggling to find my voice as an artist, and really appreciate you sharing your struggles and process. Thank you Debi! What kind of part time worker are you looking for?
Debi, You are Amazing ! You are such an inspiration, it is a creative journey and to keep experimenting is not always easy, fear can get in the way. It is can get messy but it is worth finding your jam and what lights up your soul. This piece is Gorgeous. We are beyond appreciative for the mention, I love this colorful community XO
I'm a painter, turned furniture artist. I cannot live with my paintings on the wall. Every time I glance at them, there are things that I want to change. No matter how finished the piece is, there is always something that seems wrong, or could be better. Instead of driving myself nuts, I don't put my art on display. Simple solution. I appreciate your need for perfection, and this piece shows how much you put into creating it. It is simply beautiful! Perfect? Perhaps not, but it stands on its own as a work of art. Kudos Debi on a job well done.
I make jewelry (mostly for myself) and I'm never satisfied either. I'll get in the middle of something I'm working on and start over a couple of times until I'm satisfied. My perfectionism coming through lol
Outstanding video and tutorial. Crys’ Dawna and yourself are my favorite furniture artists and teachers. Thank you for keeping the struggles and successes real.
Debi, you have given me so much inspiration, thank you from my heart! Love your style, your energy, and your faith. Please keep the videos coming for myself, and others who need inspiration to continue with this wonderful craft. Thank you
I love this! It turned out fabulous and I think you did a great job blending. Bella Renovare is a fantastic resource for blending and many other techniques too. Your videos are always fun to watch and I love that you are so honest in sharing not only your strengths but also your challenges with us. Your ability to keep trudging along until you figure it out or are happy with it is inspiring too.
I get so tortured with my work or process, that sometimes it goes straight to the trash before I take it to the end. I need to just go with the piece, it was so refreshing to hear you having my exact thoughts. Thanks for the honesty.
My style is just like yours. I love colors, and most ppl don’t like it as much as I do. I go over a piece at least 3-4 times before I finally say it is done!! I’m very hard on myself. I love the way the night stand turned out!! (I love your stories.) I appreciate your sharing. Love the steak knife and ketchup idea!! We could of gotten into so much trouble when we were little. Keep up the great work and keep in inspiring me and everyone else!!❤❤❤
Being worried all the time about "what other people might think" is torture. Even though you think you've done a good job you can't help thinking everyone else is laughing at you 🧡🧡🧡
I noticed something about your video you showed how as we know more we do more. That's how we all work that the forgiveness we also have to give ourselves too! Have a nice day you made a sweet project 😊
You are an absolute inspiration in so, so many ways!! Please keep up the amazing work, not only in your artistry, but in your inspirational thoughts and musings on personal growth (through art) and just in your very being! Blessings to you! ❤️
My husband was an artist and loved to tell a story about the artist Matisse. One day at the Louvre the guards caught a little man with a ladder and paints trying to get up to one of Matisse’s paintings, when they got the man stopped they ask him what he thought he was doing and he said I never like the way I did that, I need to fix that! It was Matisse himself. I guess when Art is finished is in the eye of the artist.
I love this So inspired. I want to make this.. Glad you mentioned Kacha up there in the links. SHe really helped me understand blending in a very basic simple way... Her ombre video is also very helpful for learning to blend.
Wow you verbalized so many of my thoughts while painting, uh trying to blend. Yeah still working on that. Thank you for all the advice and support for us newbies out there! I'll be back watching again!
Wow! Beautiful result! Thank you for sharing your struggle and extremely high achievement! You should be so proud of yourself! Learning through doing. Nothing better!
“Furniture goes through an ugly stage”, that is so true! Sometimes when I’m painting a piece I feel like I’m fighting it the whole way, then all of a sudden it comes together and looks fantastic ☺
Fabulous as usual... I cannot come to a decision as to what style to do .. I procrastinate way too much and when I do think I have a set plan then sourcing the right colour paints, decoupage or transfers holds me back again as I work full time.. and by the weekend I've changed my mind again.. I'm loving all the artists videos and different styles though ha ha
I have loved u since the first time I watched a video of you doing the boat painting method. You are an inspiration and a true child of God. I see it in you. XO
OMG I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ THIS !!!! You have given me so much inspiration thank you!!!! I just found you and actually shared you with my son also!! We are loving you!!! Just picked up a couple pieces today that I’m definitely going to use this on!!!
i absolutely love the end thoughts. i can be very detail-oriented, and i am a perfectionist in a bad way - very hard on myself, prone to quitting. however.. i recently came to understand, to realise, how powerful of a thing that is for me to have. it does hold me back, it is stressful to be in the space where I ask so much of myself and it is definitely more time-consuming than it's worth, and i curse my perfectionism in that emotion that is often a very real barrier. but that eye for detail & that "anxiousness" is simply a profound ingredient in moving through different phases of being an artist, not because the pain is right in some way but because before it was a hindrance, it was simply love & skill. if i find i've wrecked something, i could actually take a lot of pride in stepping back, in being critical & saying "it's not perfect" because that unwavering stubbornness doesn't have to only be a block, but has a kind of happy-go-lucky, fly-by-the-seat of my pants energy to keep me going. so i just keep going. i often find i've done too much detail, fussed too much, lost sight of the bigger picture (and screwing up is an ordinary thing, too, beautifully) but being hard on myself is holding myself to a high standard & being so focused combines to open up a story of keeping going when i know i've spent too long & i feel it's been a waste. so... i add more, and when it's wrecked, i do more. and more. and it feels like me, it feels right. and i can love the piece & move through it's making with a kind of trust! it's a funny thing. the self that Did Too Much is the one who saves the day 🥰 this was probably convoluted, or i repeated myself a lot, or just plain confusing, but it's hard to convey a proper personal lesson to satisfaction. 😂still, I hope it was interesting.
You have to be a Genius, can't get over how I love the way you teach, and how great of a artist you are. This piece is absolutely gorgeous. And if my hubby would come along I would move near you just to give you a hand with your store. Thanks so much for sharing, have a great day !
Thankyou for your encouragement! I have been fighting with my own thoughts and 4 decades of being told that I’m not capable, I am just going to try what I see in my head and embrace that I am where I am and accept that I can be the artist I aspire to be
i hope you get to read this Debbie girl, you could have had millions of followers if you stay in youtube channel paint and tell stories. i have never seen anyone paint and tell stories and you do a phenomenal job. i would pay for a ticket to hear your story and paint job.
The only thing I know about my process is that I need to keep going, I will spend however long it takes! Obviously there are times when it doesn’t work! But sometimes when I go back after awhile, I see a solution! It is always a journey, not a destination! Blessed and safe days!
Oh my gosh Debi!! This is amazing! It was worth all your hard work! Final results are stunning!! A word I want to use is yummy!! 😁🤩🤩🤩 Very inspiring! So so happy to see you and one of your wonderful videos! Thank you Debi! 🥰🥰
This turned out absolutely stunning, it's beautiful. I too struggle with blending but will never stop trying to learn how to create that perfect blend. You could always try another piece to achieve what's in your mind. I love creating, it's my passion my obsession and my therapy and I am constantly learning and have to remember even if I don't like it, someone else will! Thank you for sharing, I love watching your videos.
I love color! Thank you for giving me the permission to place beautiful color into my world again. i got a $20 table to try blending paint colors on. I am free to create! it has been such fun to watching you create i am so happy to watch your videos!!!
Debi that turned out absolutely gorgeous!! Your videos always make me feel so happy and inspired. I really need to find some junk piece of furniture and go wild and create something like that .. that just makes me smile when i look at it
OMG! This is another one of my favorites you have done! You are such a beautiful person creating beautiful things! You are an awesome inspiration to us out here! Thank you so much for your honesty and reflection! You make me feel normal knowing I am not alone in fear and anxiety over creating! Thank you Debi for sharing and for all the inspiration you give to my life!!!
So beautiful Debi! I love it. The amount of transfers in my opinion was perfect. It ended up gorgeously. Thank you for being an inspiration so I too can create wonderful pieces.
I’m so flipping excited to receive my DIY products. I ordered late last night but I’m not sure the order went through. I’ve emailed you though and can’t wait. Thank you for becoming my instant new favorite, TH-cam channel!
Great job following your vision!! I redid a chest recently (well, I turned it into a monster lol) and that was a little torturous. Had to add way more bulk than I originally planned on, and therefore more of my clay medium of choice ( was using model magic) But it turned out how I envisioned it! And I'm super happy I went that extra mile God bless!!
I'm a guy but want to learn how to do this furniture painting so badly. It has almost become a sickness. I'm just now trying to learn how to blend two colors. My eyes got the better of me at a recent rummage sale and I hauled some cheap pieces of vintage furniture to my storage shed, but now I see they need a lot of repair. A rookie mistake. I will look pieces over thoroughly from now on before buying. I can still use them to practice blending I hope. I even painted for a living for a while, but never blended. It's challenging. Meanwhile, you are a sweet lady and a good instructor with bookuddles of talent. From Minnesota, be encouraged as you certainly encourage others.
My process is usually torture. Videos like yours give me hope to also not be so hard on myself. Love all your products. I have the new Bohemian Brights and glad you gave a tip on using them. Thanks as always. Patty K
Debi, this turned out absolutely stunning!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the video, both watching the process and hearing your thoughts as your went along. The creative process is complicated, pleasureful and yet sometimes torturous as you said. Whether you’re painting a canvas or furniture. Same process. Same thoughts. Same types of decisions. Constantly questioning yourself. But you keep fighting with your own vision, trusting that somehow it’s within you and will come out if you don’t give up. This was such an enjoyable and’s helpful video. Thanks for making it!!
It’s wonderful as always! I think we are alll hard on ourselves but that’s when you get your best work. Thank You Debi for sharing your creativity!! 👏🏻🎉🥰
Great video and the result is so pretty. The best thing about the creative process is that you are obsessed with continuing until you are happy. Thank God for that!
aww Debi THANK YOU!! I am so so glad I could be helpful, blending can make you want to burn your furniture lol!! You did such an amazing job on this! I love it :)
It would be nice to see the two of you create a video! Just a greedy thought to two of my favorite artists :) .
awe thank you! I think I binged watched about a dozen of your videos, they are sooo helpful! You channel id FULL of very helpful tips, thank you for sharing your talent with us Crys 'Dawna ! xoxo
Crys Dawna you are awesome. Another viewer mentioned a collab that would be fun!
Debi this came out absolutely gorgeous! 😍 I think it's so funny when I see other artists paint with their hands like that, it lets me know I'm not the only one who does that 😂 Great video as always, You are forever an inspiration 💚
You can’t see me right now but I have an ear to ear smile watching this video and seeing your bright happy piece. I’ve missed your story telling this video was a nice surprise. Crys Dawna is a great teacher !
Thank you Melanie I love watching your creative process as well, you always surprise me!
thank you my sweet friend, I agree with Debi, you are amazing I love watching your creative process also!
Debi, I have watched every video you’ve ever made and you have never done anything that wasn’t gorgeous! This is another success! Thanks for sharing
I love Bella Renovare's videos. She did a rainbow dresser for her daughter and my great granddaughter wanted me to paint her dresser in "rainbow". You can't say I can't do that to a five year old who thinks you can do anything so I did. I'm sure that she will grow out of it but for now she has that rainbow dresser.
Thank you so much!!!
I saw that and it was GORGEOUS, she is really good
My painting process is tortuous! Most times I push through and get a relatively satisfying result. But what I put myself through! When I don’t get what I envisioned my inner voice is so cruel, “what makes you think you can do this kind of project, you don’t have the skills. Just give up.” And when I listen to the cruel voice I shy away from that kind of project or I don’t go in my studio for a while. Seeing and hearing your struggles-I don’t enjoy knowing your working past your pain-but it is an inspiration for those of us who go through the same. And watching your final results is proof persevering has its rewards, even if it’s not perfect! ❤
Remember most artists go through this so you are in good company. This voice is really saying take a step back,a break, breathe and come back later. When listening to this voice we are too deep in the weeds of a project where all perspective and sense of direction is lost. Come back with fresh eyes and perspective and then carry on. Its like cleansing the mental pallet. 😉 I learned this from my mom who was an artist who worked in oils on canvas for many many years.
Ah man...!😮 Só so humble... forever promoting your friends and retailers too. Stunning, I adóre this piece, I inherited a beautiful night stand from my Mom, this will be my inspiration for sure. Greetings from your no 1 South Aftican fan...🦋🇿🇦
I will have to fight you for that nr 1 South African fan position Leentjie. Lol. So good to see another South African here. Now we must just convince Debi that we need DIY paint here.
@@cariendaffue4235 nope, I sent stars in a live and got greeted.. I'm flippin' 58 and obsessed with this channel, with good reason. I lost my Mom in 2020 in hard lockdown... and in January I had to move from my home of 18yrs. Conpletely burnt out and seeing no point in life, this came across my way and I watched the tie-dyed video first, I cried all night but felt different in fhe morning. reminding me wby I had a storage unit full of stuff. But this Páint... honestly, I'd love to lay my hands on it, but as owner of this Paint, Debi says it is not worth finding a stockist (can you inagine here??), there's jusr só much red tape, it's a "SITUATION"! 🤣
Crys'Dawna with Bella Renovare is a phenomenal furniture artist and builder. She would be a fantastic resource for more Cottage Colors as she has extensive experience with a similar formula...and she understands color theory like no other. You did an incredible job on this piece Debi...it's gorgeous 😍
Wow, Khorydan! Thank you so so much that really means a lot!! I am so glad to see that all of this is full circle and we can still learn and teach things to other artists. I KNOW I am still learning stuff everyday!!
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This nightstand takes my breath away. It’s that beautiful!❤
I want to thank you for doing the hard work of just sharing the inner wrestling's creativity will present. LOVE THIS SOOOOO MUCH! Thank you Debi!
Omg, i would work for free for you! Im so mad i moved up north! I have driven from Riverside California to your place two times. I meet your niece and always hope to see you! You have always inspired me with you bravery ! Debbie just be you like you have always been! I hope some day to have just a little place to create and sell your paints! You might have forgotten but your a pioneer lady! We are always good enough, brave enough and strong enough! Thank for always being brave enough to be honest about your feelings and keep putting yourself out there! Your special to me Debbie!!!!
First, I need to say I absolutely love your work. You're so talented and determined, and that's a winning combination.
To answer your question, for me, it's both torture and fun. I stress out, debate, and argue with myself. That two-way dialog is always there. But! When it finally starts to come together, nothing is more fun. Granted, I'm nowhere near as good as you are. I totally get your inner convos during the process. You do a great job bringing a modern charm to your pieces. I'm so impressed.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Fabulous, gorgeous, inspiring, as usual.
Plus, you're so humble and brave in sharing your doubts and fears. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏
Crys'Dawna is the QUEEN of blending!!!
Thank you sweet friend, I still have my moments though, I completely understand the anxiety of wanting it to look good and even now after years I fail at it, but I always learn something a long the way :)
@@BellaRenovare well, along the way, you're inspiring so many of us and we're learning from you! xxoo
@@kristinacleveland1805 and for that, I am honored :)
Debi - you are so talented!! I love watching your videos. Please don't sell yourself short & over think a project. You are so encouraging to others, please listen to what you are telling others!! Your painted pieces are gorgeous & you are truly inspiring!!!
When I learned to blend I binge-watched tons of videos too. Eventually I found my process by combining techniques from various artists. I’ve learned to accept that I’m a messy painter. LOL. I used to be so hard on myself about that because other artists look so clean when they do this technique. My hands will literally be dripping in paint. When I finally let go of that expectation that I was putting on myself, I was able to create my own style and blend in a way that worked for me. Having said all that, I really do admire the work of those tidy painters. I love that we each have our own, unique process. Thanks Debi, for showing vulnerability in learning and growing. You inspire me to keep creating.
Bellarenovare is the goddess of blending!
“Woody putty”, hysterical! Soooo cute❣️
I realize this is an older video but i just want to say, Debbie, your videos speak to me more than any other videos I watch. You are one of many, many talented people who share their knowledge, techniques & skills. All of these artists inspire me but your videos actually heal me. That sounds dramatic but its true. Your outlook on handling problems or perceived limitations has helped me better silence my inner critic who constantly tries to convince me I cannot do something. I am quick to concede to that voice that tells me I don't have skills or artistic abilities to create what I envision in my head. Your videos truly help me change my mindset & give me confidence. Thank you!
@@heatherelias-tv7zp thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful words. You can do so much more than you think you can just keep going persisting and remember that everything is a learning experience even if it doesn’t turn out the way you like at first it’s never wasted time. 💜
Brushed By Brandy does jaw dropping beautiful blending, too!! Wonderful job on this piece. I absolutely love it!
agree! I think she has the best blending skills.
Debbie you are the sweetest person ever ❤️God gave you so many blessings. You rock at everything you do 😻I have been watching you for 3 or 4 years now and love love love DIY paint the best paint ever! Thank you for everything you do for us crazy painters I will pray for you if you pray for me (anxiety sisters ) 🥰❤️🙏🏻
We are so often our biggest critiques. I’ve followed you for years now and have loved watching you grow creatively. Your creative process is so inspiring. Just when I thought you couldn’t do something more beautiful… you outdid yourself.
You did it! I was there how long ago when you agonized about learning blending. Look at you now! It’s gorgeous, and you’re passing on the tips! I love how you stuck it out to reach your vision, where so often you could’ve settled. I’m not a huge fan of moldings but my mouth literally fell open at your final piece. So many valuable lessons in this video. Thank you! My creative process is both challenging and fun. When I’m playing around it’s fun. I recently signed up for a year-long art institute course. I am learning how to draw and paint realistically for the first time in my life. It is really hard! I don’t mean a little hard I mean a lot hard. But I am so thrilled to be learning something so completely new. So when I’m playing around doing things I know how to do it’s fun and when I’m learning something new I wouldn’t say torture but it really stretches me!
Wow a year of art school sounds like a wonderful and very challenging endeavor, enjoy!
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I Love it!!! I so enjoy your videos and learning. I will say I am EXACTLY like you, I can't leave anything alone until It is just right, NEVER EVER. I also take a long long long time looking at something and thinking what to do as well. Thank you so much for sharing you extraordinary talent.
😭😭😭😭 why is it that every time I feel like all my work and energy feels like a failure ...You come and inspire me!! Your a blessing!!
My painting process is a fun approach. I love manipulating and changing the paint and how it's laid out. I find it soothing to sit back and create. I do get stresses, especially when it's a commissioned piece, but I enjoy the creative process. It's in my blood ☺
Love it....Debbie thank you so much for your inspiration....I am totally new to all this....and old....but going to try.....you are so special kind and precious and full of fun....I am taking my time watching and learning from you but I am sad as we dont have your products here in Cape Town S.A......I am going to try with another paint and see how I progress....thank you for been a great teacher.....God bless you and your family
I think this might be my favorite thing you've done so far. I am struggling to find my voice as an artist, and really appreciate you sharing your struggles and process. Thank you Debi! What kind of part time worker are you looking for?
Thank you 💕💕💕 we’re looking for sales help and someone to educate customers about paint and products❤️
Debi, You are Amazing ! You are such an inspiration, it is a creative journey and to keep experimenting is not always easy, fear can get in the way. It is can get messy but it is worth finding your jam and what lights up your soul. This piece is Gorgeous. We are beyond appreciative for the mention, I love this colorful community XO
I love your work my friend! Thank you for all the inspiration, your work makes me so happy and it motivates me to keep creating!
I'm a painter, turned furniture artist. I cannot live with my paintings on the wall. Every time I glance at them, there are things that I want to change. No matter how finished the piece is, there is always something that seems wrong, or could be better. Instead of driving myself nuts, I don't put my art on display. Simple solution. I appreciate your need for perfection, and this piece shows how much you put into creating it. It is simply beautiful! Perfect? Perhaps not, but it stands on its own as a work of art. Kudos Debi on a job well done.
I make jewelry (mostly for myself) and I'm never satisfied either. I'll get in the middle of something I'm working on and start over a couple of times until I'm satisfied. My perfectionism coming through lol
From one Debbie to another…chill gurl. You are way too hard on yourself!! Gorgeous!!
Love the tp about dark wax::)) It did need it plus the gold wax made it multi dimensional...
Outstanding video and tutorial. Crys’ Dawna and yourself are my favorite furniture artists and teachers. Thank you for keeping the struggles and successes real.
Debi, you have given me so much inspiration, thank you from my heart! Love your style, your energy, and your faith. Please keep the videos coming for myself, and others who need inspiration to continue with this wonderful craft. Thank you
I love this! It turned out fabulous and I think you did a great job blending. Bella Renovare is a fantastic resource for blending and many other techniques too. Your videos are always fun to watch and I love that you are so honest in sharing not only your strengths but also your challenges with us. Your ability to keep trudging along until you figure it out or are happy with it is inspiring too.
I get so tortured with my work or process, that sometimes it goes straight to the trash before I take it to the end. I need to just go with the piece, it was so refreshing to hear you having my exact thoughts. Thanks for the honesty.
I love your videos. I love your faith. You are such an inspiration.
My style is just like yours. I love colors, and most ppl don’t like it as much as I do. I go over a piece at least 3-4 times before I finally say it is done!! I’m very hard on myself. I love the way the night stand turned out!! (I love your stories.) I appreciate your sharing. Love the steak knife and ketchup idea!! We could of gotten into so much trouble when we were little. Keep up the great work and keep in inspiring me and everyone else!!❤❤❤
It’s videos like this that made me start painting! Thank you for your creativity! Give me more!
Wow this video is one of your best!!! Love how it turned out, so proud for you.
Being worried all the time about "what other people might think" is torture. Even though you think you've done a good job you can't help thinking everyone else is laughing at you 🧡🧡🧡
I noticed something about your video you showed how as we know more we do more. That's how we all work that the forgiveness we also have to give ourselves too! Have a nice day you made a sweet project 😊
You are an absolute inspiration in so, so many ways!! Please keep up the amazing work, not only in your artistry, but in your inspirational thoughts and musings on personal growth (through art) and just in your very being! Blessings to you! ❤️
My husband was an artist and loved to tell a story about the artist Matisse. One day at the Louvre the guards caught a little man with a ladder and paints trying to get up to one of Matisse’s paintings, when they got the man stopped they ask him what he thought he was doing and he said I never like the way I did that, I need to fix that! It was Matisse himself. I guess when Art is finished is in the eye of the artist.
I love this So inspired. I want to make this.. Glad you mentioned Kacha up there in the links. SHe really helped me understand blending in a very basic simple way... Her ombre video is also very helpful for learning to blend.
Love it Debi! Everything’s better with gold!!
Watching in the airport on the way back from creative con live 2022 this is beautiful Debi and so well explained. Thank you!
So very beautiful. Thank you for brightening my day! Love your channel - new sub!
When something turns out that I love it's usually torture getting there. Love your video and the nightstand.
Wow you verbalized so many of my thoughts while painting, uh trying to blend. Yeah still working on that. Thank you for all the advice and support for us newbies out there! I'll be back watching again!
That is Gorgeous! I'm happy we got your diary painting videos back!! Thanks!!
Wow! Beautiful result! Thank you for sharing your struggle and extremely high achievement! You should be so proud of yourself! Learning through doing. Nothing better!
My creative process is sometimes just fun, but mostly torture mixed with fun. Beautiful job, Debi!
Couldn’t have said it better myself
“Furniture goes through an ugly stage”, that is so true! Sometimes when I’m painting a piece I feel like I’m fighting it the whole way, then all of a sudden it comes together and looks fantastic ☺
Fabulous as usual... I cannot come to a decision as to what style to do .. I procrastinate way too much and when I do think I have a set plan then sourcing the right colour paints, decoupage or transfers holds me back again as I work full time.. and by the weekend I've changed my mind again.. I'm loving all the artists videos and different styles though ha ha
Absolutely beautiful Deb.
To me, this piece is stunning ❤. Thankyou for showing the inspiration and the process 🦋
I have loved u since the first time I watched a video of you doing the boat painting method. You are an inspiration and a true child of God. I see it in you. XO
OMG I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ THIS !!!! You have given me so much inspiration thank you!!!! I just found you and actually shared you with my son also!! We are loving you!!! Just picked up a couple pieces today that I’m definitely going to use this on!!!
i absolutely love the end thoughts. i can be very detail-oriented, and i am a perfectionist in a bad way - very hard on myself, prone to quitting. however.. i recently came to understand, to realise, how powerful of a thing that is for me to have. it does hold me back, it is stressful to be in the space where I ask so much of myself and it is definitely more time-consuming than it's worth, and i curse my perfectionism in that emotion that is often a very real barrier. but that eye for detail & that "anxiousness" is simply a profound ingredient in moving through different phases of being an artist, not because the pain is right in some way but because before it was a hindrance, it was simply love & skill. if i find i've wrecked something, i could actually take a lot of pride in stepping back, in being critical & saying "it's not perfect" because that unwavering stubbornness doesn't have to only be a block, but has a kind of happy-go-lucky, fly-by-the-seat of my pants energy to keep me going. so i just keep going. i often find i've done too much detail, fussed too much, lost sight of the bigger picture (and screwing up is an ordinary thing, too, beautifully) but being hard on myself is holding myself to a high standard & being so focused combines to open up a story of keeping going when i know i've spent too long & i feel it's been a waste. so... i add more, and when it's wrecked, i do more. and more. and it feels like me, it feels right. and i can love the piece & move through it's making with a kind of trust! it's a funny thing. the self that Did Too Much is the one who saves the day 🥰 this was probably convoluted, or i repeated myself a lot, or just plain confusing, but it's hard to convey a proper personal lesson to satisfaction. 😂still, I hope it was interesting.
You have to be a Genius, can't get over how I love the way you teach, and how great of a artist you are. This piece is absolutely gorgeous. And if my hubby would come along I would move near you just to give you a hand with your store. Thanks so much for sharing, have a great day !
Thankyou for your encouragement!
I have been fighting with my own thoughts and 4 decades of being told that I’m not capable, I am just going to try what I see in my head and embrace that I am where I am and accept that I can be the artist I aspire to be
You can💕💕💕
i hope you get to read this Debbie girl, you could have had millions of followers if you stay in youtube channel paint and tell stories. i have never seen anyone paint and tell stories and you do a phenomenal job. i would pay for a ticket to hear your story and paint job.
This turned out so beautiful. It looks VERY high dollar. I love watching your videos and learning new techniques.
It's gorgeous! What a stunner. You rocked it.
It was hard to watch you agonizing through the process but absolutely love the finished piece!
My process is a tortuous process too Debi, it’s perfectionism and I drive myself crazy. 🙃
The only thing I know about my process is that I need to keep going, I will spend however long it takes! Obviously there are times when it doesn’t work! But sometimes when I go back after awhile, I see a solution! It is always a journey, not a destination! Blessed and safe days!
Love this so much!!! But you so crack me up! You just have to DO IT!! 😜 it turned out simply gorgeous my sweet friend!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Christie ♥️♥️♥️
Oh my gosh Debi!! This is amazing! It was worth all your hard work! Final results are stunning!! A word I want to use is yummy!! 😁🤩🤩🤩 Very inspiring! So so happy to see you and one of your wonderful videos! Thank you Debi! 🥰🥰
This turned out absolutely stunning, it's beautiful. I too struggle with blending but will never stop trying to learn how to create that perfect blend.
You could always try another piece to achieve what's in your mind.
I love creating, it's my passion my obsession and my therapy and I am constantly learning and have to remember even if I don't like it, someone else will!
Thank you for sharing, I love watching your videos.
Good for you for continuing until you achieved your vision! It’s beautiful, Debi!💗
I love color! Thank you for giving me the permission to place beautiful color into my world again. i got a $20 table to try blending paint colors on. I am free to create! it has been such fun to watching you create i am so happy to watch your videos!!!
Debi that turned out absolutely gorgeous!! Your videos always make me feel so happy and inspired. I really need to find some junk piece of furniture and go wild and create something like that .. that just makes me smile when i look at it
Paint over some of the flowers, your friend johnathan does that ❤
Debi, so happy you are doing videos on you tube again! Missed you! You always do a beautiful job! 😍
I love this piece, I love this video, I love your truth, I love your teaching, I love your sharing, I can't LOVE this or YOU more!!!!
I love everything you do. My favorite is the black coutch with the big flowers.
OMG! This is another one of my favorites you have done! You are such a beautiful person creating beautiful things! You are an awesome inspiration to us out here!
Thank you so much for your honesty and reflection! You make me feel normal knowing I am not alone in fear and anxiety over creating!
Thank you Debi for sharing and for all the inspiration you give to my life!!!
You are so awesome the way you encourage us and share your obstacles so we don’t feel alone doing this process.
Your so adorable and for real down to earth. A learning process in motion and expressions your really a one of a kind treasure of a person 💋
This was great Debi!! \o/
This was such a good tutorial! Yes! I do torture myself sometimes! MANY times! Thank you for your encouragement to keep playing with it!!!
It’s looks great. I want to get those moulds now.
So beautiful Debi! I love it. The amount of transfers in my opinion was perfect. It ended up gorgeously. Thank you for being an inspiration so I too can create wonderful pieces.
Wow! This is amazing Debi! Love the process you shared!
That looks amazing, I love when you just try things and they always look stunning at the end of the video!
Your blending is perfect. I love the colors
That piece is absolutely beautiful...wish it were mine...but happy it's yours. Peace and blessings!
I’m so flipping excited to receive my DIY products. I ordered late last night but I’m not sure the order went through. I’ve emailed you though and can’t wait. Thank you for becoming my instant new favorite, TH-cam channel!
Great job following your vision!! I redid a chest recently (well, I turned it into a monster lol) and that was a little torturous. Had to add way more bulk than I originally planned on, and therefore more of my clay medium of choice ( was using model magic)
But it turned out how I envisioned it! And I'm super happy I went that extra mile
God bless!!
I'm a guy but want to learn how to do this furniture painting so badly. It has almost become a sickness. I'm just now trying to learn how to blend two colors. My eyes got the better of me at a recent rummage sale and I hauled some cheap pieces of vintage furniture to my storage shed, but now I see they need a lot of repair. A rookie mistake. I will look pieces over thoroughly from now on before buying. I can still use them to practice blending I hope. I even painted for a living for a while, but never blended. It's challenging. Meanwhile, you are a sweet lady and a good instructor with bookuddles of talent. From Minnesota, be encouraged as you certainly encourage others.
My process is usually torture. Videos like yours give me hope to also not be so hard on myself. Love all your products. I have the new Bohemian Brights and glad you gave a tip on using them. Thanks as always. Patty K
I love how it turned out. I know you said you thought you should have used less transfers but, I think it looks beautiful.
Debi, this turned out absolutely stunning!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the video, both watching the process and hearing your thoughts as your went along. The creative process is complicated, pleasureful and yet sometimes torturous as you said. Whether you’re painting a canvas or furniture. Same process. Same thoughts. Same types of decisions. Constantly questioning yourself. But you keep fighting with your own vision, trusting that somehow it’s within you and will come out if you don’t give up. This was such an enjoyable and’s helpful video. Thanks for making it!!
It turned out beautiful Debi ❤️
It’s wonderful as always! I think we are alll hard on ourselves but that’s when you get your best work. Thank You Debi for sharing your creativity!! 👏🏻🎉🥰
You are incredibly talented Debi. I am inspired to paint some furniture with your paints 🌞
Turned out fab!!