@@kathleen7849 awww thank you 🥹🫶 when cold emailing it’s really hard to get noticed, especially without a agent or degree and even if you do it’s difficult as well! Decided sharing my journey is the way to go, and then I can inspire others along the way 💗
Omg ive been waiting for page fours video ever since page three came out, these videos about your journey of illustrating your childrens book are genuinely my therapy
You have no idea what a life saver these videos are! 😭 I just found your channel while trying to get better at full-color watercolor for my own project and I was just struggling so much trying to figure out how people can paint background and characters all together and mark the colors look good and the watercolor not look terrible. Watching you paint is like the best teaching material and your videos are exactly what I needed! thank you so much for sharing your process 😭💕
Page Four is finally here! It’s hard to believe it’s been three months since you posted your first page. I’m sure these are and a crazy couple of weeks. I hope the rest of your pages go great because you clearly put in the effort ❤
CHANTAL GIRL!! I’m truly obsessed with your talent, from the way you control the brush, to the realism of the subjects and backgrounds. You are extremely gifted. But you’re giving me high blood pressure when you put the water jar on top of the artwork, what if you tip it over by mistake??😭😭💀
THANK YOU 🙏 I think I have blind confidence in my work and skills sometimes that if mistakes happen (like the water tipping over) I think I can fix that! Haha it hasn’t happened yet and hopefully won’t 😅
Umm, excuse me mam, you can’t steal my middle name Procrastination. Haha. Honestly though, awesome job on the picture and tackling through it. I really understand finding other things to do than what you need to be doing. Love the progress in your book.
😂😮💨 I’m like wait if I’m productive while procrastinating does that make it bettter 😅 haha I do think I would go crazy if I don’t have little breaks and side projects between the big pages though!
i love it, its so beautifull i litterely can feel the atmosphere on the beach, well done. i can relate to the struggle. i do embroidery and getting the lighting right is so difficult. when you let go and just did it you succeeded. well done
You are great artist i home your books will known in all of the world. Children need to see beautiful books. they need to learn good and evil from real books. Created by people who put their heart into it, not artificial intelligence and patterns. Adults also read books with children, spend time together and want these moments to be beautiful. May your art reach all families enjoying the beauty of your work and your heart.
🥹 thank you!! This is all I could ever hope for! The book is also written in a way that the story is interpreted differently for every individual, a different meaning for each individual ❤
You opened with my big fascination- how on earth do you control your washes on big areas on those massive watercolor sheets?!? I haven't seen you use large underwashes I'm definitely not a watercolor expert at all....ohhhh!!! You demonstrated just that!
Ahhhh thank you ❤ the sky was one wash and done! Sometimes I think if I do another wash I’ll stuff it up so sometimes one wash is it! The ocean and sand had three washes! Also I did a yellow under wash for Adena’s dress 😊
I love your beautiful paintings. I hope you don’t mind me asking and please excuse my ignorance, what size will the final book be ? How will you get the paintings down to book size ?
The painting is so beautiful!!! I love the texture of the sand. Just a little critique (if you want it, otherwise ignore). I think the fire and the person in the background lack a bit of perspective. It looks a bit like you are looking at the fire from on top of it, while Adina looks like we are standing in front of her. An easy fix could be making the stones of the fire that are closest to us much bigger. But please dont remake the page, it’s gorgeous, this is just for future reference!
Thank you ❤ of course! I was aiming for the perspective of looking about 45-50 degrees down on the fire and Adena ( so Adena’s legs are actually shorter than usual and her torso longer) I think also putting more fine shadows between Adena’s feet and the rocks would work 🤔might come back to it later!
Hi! Absolutely love your work. I wanted to see where you got the big sheets of watercolour paper from, but the link only shows smaller pads. I’m guessing it’s from a roll of Arches, but I’ve been unable to find a roll that wide anywhere in my local art shops or online. Can you give me the info on the measurements and cost of these rolls and where to get them please? Thanks so much. Love from a fellow Australian watercolour artist ❤
@@Escherlife thank you 💓 of course!! This is arches 640gsm sheets 1050x1450cm, you have to buy a pack of five for around $700 I think 🤔 if you don’t paint portraits 300gsm rolls are cheaper and bigger ✨
Just do the work and stop complaining about how hard it is.!! If the work is so hard, don't do it. Hire someone to do the work for you. Stop stressing and complaining .
No one would ever be able to paint my story 😌 I’m not complaining but rather expressing my thoughts/feelings/mindset aloud so other artists feel heard that they’re not alone ❤
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I can't believe 100 creative agencies rejected your art. I think it's truly magical and I have a knack for picking talent.
@@kathleen7849 awww thank you 🥹🫶 when cold emailing it’s really hard to get noticed, especially without a agent or degree and even if you do it’s difficult as well! Decided sharing my journey is the way to go, and then I can inspire others along the way 💗
Agreed! You are so talented; don’t give up!
Omg ive been waiting for page fours video ever since page three came out, these videos about your journey of illustrating your childrens book are genuinely my therapy
🥹💓 this makes me so sis happy! Thank you for following the journey xx
You have no idea what a life saver these videos are! 😭 I just found your channel while trying to get better at full-color watercolor for my own project and I was just struggling so much trying to figure out how people can paint background and characters all together and mark the colors look good and the watercolor not look terrible. Watching you paint is like the best teaching material and your videos are exactly what I needed! thank you so much for sharing your process 😭💕
Page Four is finally here! It’s hard to believe it’s been three months since you posted your first page. I’m sure these are and a crazy couple of weeks. I hope the rest of your pages go great because you clearly put in the effort ❤
Thank you 🙏 I know it took me way longer than usual!! I’m so excited for page five though and it’s something I’ve never painted before 👀
I'm always so impressed by how big you create! especially considering you're working with watercolour 🥰
@@ChantelleArts hehe thank you ❤️
CHANTAL GIRL!! I’m truly obsessed with your talent, from the way you control the brush, to the realism of the subjects and backgrounds. You are extremely gifted. But you’re giving me high blood pressure when you put the water jar on top of the artwork, what if you tip it over by mistake??😭😭💀
THANK YOU 🙏 I think I have blind confidence in my work and skills sometimes that if mistakes happen (like the water tipping over) I think I can fix that! Haha it hasn’t happened yet and hopefully won’t 😅
I’m enjoying your journey, struggles & all!
Umm, excuse me mam, you can’t steal my middle name Procrastination. Haha. Honestly though, awesome job on the picture and tackling through it. I really understand finding other things to do than what you need to be doing. Love the progress in your book.
😂😮💨 I’m like wait if I’m productive while procrastinating does that make it bettter 😅 haha I do think I would go crazy if I don’t have little breaks and side projects between the big pages though!
i LOVE your art and your personality Chantal :)
So beautiful! Bravo! Keep it up and You'll be done in no time! Great talent!
🫶🙏 thank you! Hopefully early 2026 💪
Loved this video so much Chantal. You were always ahead of the game and a Master story teller. 🌟
@@estherwillson2152 thank you 🥹🫶💓
I’ve been waiting a lot for this videoo, love yor art 💐💖
@@isabellarodriguez8169 thank you 🥺💓 I finally finished it!
i love it, its so beautifull i litterely can feel the atmosphere on the beach, well done. i can relate to the struggle. i do embroidery and getting the lighting right is so difficult. when you let go and just did it you succeeded. well done
Thank you ❤ capturing that feeling is all I hoped for 🥹 omg I admire anyone who embroiders (my aunt used to) and the patience required 😮💨💫
You are great artist i home your books will known in all of the world. Children need to see beautiful books. they need to learn good and evil from real books. Created by people who put their heart into it, not artificial intelligence and patterns. Adults also read books with children, spend time together and want these moments to be beautiful. May your art reach all families enjoying the beauty of your work and your heart.
🥹 thank you!! This is all I could ever hope for! The book is also written in a way that the story is interpreted differently for every individual, a different meaning for each individual ❤
Yeeees I was was waiting for this🤩
Eeeeee me too 🫶🥹 it’s a journey!
You opened with my big fascination- how on earth do you control your washes on big areas on those massive watercolor sheets?!? I haven't seen you use large underwashes I'm definitely not a watercolor expert at all....ohhhh!!! You demonstrated just that!
Ahhhh thank you ❤ the sky was one wash and done! Sometimes I think if I do another wash I’ll stuff it up so sometimes one wash is it! The ocean and sand had three washes! Also I did a yellow under wash for Adena’s dress 😊
Love It so much❤
@@tuiva6207 thank you 💗
No worries
@@tuiva6207 thanks
Wow those are big! What a challenge
Haha always up for the challenge!!
I love your beautiful paintings. I hope you don’t mind me asking and please excuse my ignorance, what size will the final book be ? How will you get the paintings down to book size ?
Thank you 💓 the final book will be A4!
You’re amazing 💜💚💙
Thank you ❤
The painting is so beautiful!!! I love the texture of the sand. Just a little critique (if you want it, otherwise ignore). I think the fire and the person in the background lack a bit of perspective. It looks a bit like you are looking at the fire from on top of it, while Adina looks like we are standing in front of her. An easy fix could be making the stones of the fire that are closest to us much bigger. But please dont remake the page, it’s gorgeous, this is just for future reference!
Thank you ❤ of course! I was aiming for the perspective of looking about 45-50 degrees down on the fire and Adena ( so Adena’s legs are actually shorter than usual and her torso longer) I think also putting more fine shadows between Adena’s feet and the rocks would work 🤔might come back to it later!
I absolutlely love you :D you are so funny and real...
@@sophiephilipp4402 🥹🫶
Hi! Absolutely love your work. I wanted to see where you got the big sheets of watercolour paper from, but the link only shows smaller pads. I’m guessing it’s from a roll of Arches, but I’ve been unable to find a roll that wide anywhere in my local art shops or online. Can you give me the info on the measurements and cost of these rolls and where to get them please? Thanks so much. Love from a fellow Australian watercolour artist ❤
@@Escherlife thank you 💓 of course!! This is arches 640gsm sheets 1050x1450cm, you have to buy a pack of five for around $700 I think 🤔 if you don’t paint portraits 300gsm rolls are cheaper and bigger ✨
@@chantalleonhardt thank you so much Chantelle. Happy painting, you are an absolute gem ❤️🌻
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Wow!!!! Can I ask why you paint so big?
I just love to paint lots of detail and stretch my comfort zone, also when the book is resized to A4 the detail will be ✨✨✨
@@chantalleonhardt amazing work
I'm so early❤🫶
Thank you for being here 💕
If this page is so technically challenging why didn’t you leave it to last?
I like to illustrate in the order of the book, also there’s more difficult pages coming 😮💨 if I don’t dive in now I’ll never prepare ❤
Just do the work and stop complaining about how hard it is.!! If the work is so hard, don't do it. Hire someone to do the work for you. Stop stressing and complaining .
No one would ever be able to paint my story 😌 I’m not complaining but rather expressing my thoughts/feelings/mindset aloud so other artists feel heard that they’re not alone ❤
I appreciate that, Chantal! I think so many of us do. Thank you for sharing your struggles, worries and victories with us ❤