Sophia Orlando - I think the grass is always greener on the other side... And while I agree that Florida *can* be beautiful, it's always flat and green year-round that it gets very boring and it's actually relieving to see dead or dying plants.
I find that there are all sorts of beauty. I used to live in the dry flat land of west Texas, and I learned to see the beauty there. Now I live in Florida and it's so much easier for me to see the beauty here. Water touches my soul and so this is a great place for me. Mountains do nothing for me, so we'll leave that to those of you who yearn for them. This world is big enough to give us all pleasure. And Robin, I like the way you chose Sealark as your name.
This might sound weird, but I very often watch your art-a-thon videos before I work on my assignments, some of them I've seen at least 10 times by now, maybe more. Why would that be weird? Because I study computer science/informatics. But your videos have shown me that the love you feel for art is very similar to the love I feel for my field and that it can be viewed in a very artistic way. Therefor a lot of the tips you give in these videos for motivation, habits, mistakes, practice etc. make perfect sense in my context too. And since I am one of those people who looove diving deep into material and crunching for hours on a problem, your "24h/1 week of painting" videos are insanely motivating when I have to fling myself off of the bed and onto my office chair to work. I have ADHD and I am still recovering from severe chronic depression, and it's probably your videos which enable me to get my studies back on track despite that. Thank you so much.
I am in love with your content!!! I haven't painted in a week and always feel extremely bad about myself because of it. You really motivate and inspire me to get back in the grind and prosper in my art journey.
Melissa Gonzalez True! As long as you are trying your best, it is all that matters. Your journey to growth and success is personal and unique to you❤️So your timeline and milestones will also be unique, at its own pace and different from others too😍
"What colour is that?" man that's the real feeling. Ever since I learned about the concept of local colour, and how what we percieve a colour to be based on the surrounding colour as well as light and shadow, it's so hard to tell what a colour is without opening it in photoshop or something and colour picking it. Apparently taking a white piece of card with a small square cut out that helps?
There's even colour/value finders outta cardboard on Amazon. They gotta be really hard to sell since seeing the thing immediately tells you how, and how easy, to make one yourself. Anyway, James Gurney's books are once more inevitable to learn about the subject. If you don't have them, trust me, you want them.
when i was younger and back in highschool i used to draw and paint a lot more. life got in the way and was pushing art out of my life further and further. i found your channel one day and you have single handedly guided me back to painting and drawing again. I appreciate all the content you have been making I can tell you are very very passionate about art and that has motivated me to find my passion in art again.
I have never watched a single one of your videos, but I'd just like to say thank you for your speech you did in this video, and thank you for sharing your veiw, your experience, and your optimism. I've been in a bad episode of depression for about a week, bad to the point where I've been skipping eating. Hearing what you said made me feel so motivated and hearing your optimism made me feel so motivated. It seems small, but this video gave me that little extra push this morning. Please keep painting, and thank you.
Your beauty makes me cry - in a good way. You holding that butterfly showed that he/she trusted you enough to hang out with you. You have such good energy.
Robin, I’ve never commented on a TH-cam video before, but I just wanted to thank you. Since I first found your channel half a year ago, I have really immersed myself in art. I taught myself watercolor while watching your videos and learning from your style. I tried to push myself out of my artistic comfort zone because of your advice. And it’s because of you that I bought my first acrylic paint set this week!! Thank you for your thoughtful monologues on art, life, and self-discovery. And thank you for sharing about the more personal parts of yourself as well. I think it’s really courageous of you to talk about your relationship online and I have so much respect for you. Keep making art. Keep posting videos. And keep inspiring people (like me) around the world.
Just finished the video!! BTW way I'm sorry😢 to make you feel better robin sealark I really wanted to say that you are my Inspiration on painting and I like your jolly character. Because of you I learned new things on painting and I started to paint in a canvas. Thank you so much for giving us such wonderful videos! we love you!!
Roberto Mago III I like your use of the word jolly! I never hear or see anyone use that word except to describe the Christmas holiday season and Santa Claus so it's nice to see it being used in a different context.
Thanks for sharing your experience and things you've learned along the way. I can see the progress in your paintings! And, yeah, protect that skin! Hope you had enough water to hydrate, too. I love your new name. Wishing you all the best and beautiful things as you continue your journey.
Your passion for painting is remarkable. Certainly, your drive & dedication will get you far--take you where you want to be. My wish for you is that you continue to explore your boundaries & that you keep your hunger for learning very much alive, Robin. I promise we'll be on the other side of the screen to support you, always. Cheers.
I love this because painting en plein air always looks like the kind of thing for serious, elderly artists who never smile? And its nice to see somebody goofy having a fun time painting en plein air! Also they always make it look effortless, like you set up an easel and contemplate the French countryside. I love seeing someone get sunburnt and sweaty and covered in insects hahaha
My god.... I am extremely envious of those mountains/rivers/forest you get to see in person and draw inspiration from. Utah looks beautiful and you're adorable definitely motivation to get out and paint
The week challenges are by far my favorite videos from your channel. As you learn, we learn with you. Plus, I LOVE seeing what you come up with whilst in mid-challenge. Definitely inspiring for all of us other artist.
I was just letting my youtube play whatever painting videos were next and I hear "Big Cottonwood Canyon" So weird to come across a youtube made in Utah. Love all the mountains we have here, its like an endless opportunity for adventure! Love how your paintings turned out ♡
As someone who's been through some rough times myself, I totally get your journey, I'm on my own journey right now, and seeing your growth is incredibly inspiring and motivating and I am so grateful that I get to be a part of this adventure with you.
“If you’re failing hard then you’re also learning hard” is kind of the moral of the story of my “learning to accept failure as an option” video. I’m glad you agree with and embrace this perspective/lifestyle. Also, big scary inchworm! Much fear!!!!
I grew up in Dimple Dell and spent every summer at Snowbird. I was brought to tears seeing my old home for the first time in over a decade. Thank you thank you for that wonderful glimpse into my history -- what a delight to see it translated into paint! And that's on TOP of giving me the courage to go outside (right now!) to paint -- something I'm utterly terrified of and overwhelmed by. I feel less fear now because of you. Thank you!
Honestly when I saw your name change I felt my heart drop a bit. But in all honesty you are probably one of my favorite humans to exist on this rock we reside on. I could only ever hope for the best for such a wonderful free spirit like yourself. Sometimes learning to be okay alone is the best thing you can do for your entire life! So glad to have known you as both Robin Clonts and now the wondrous Robin Sealark you are ❤❤❤
This is such a beautiful film about living life and using paint as an awesome excuse to do so. By setting an intention to try something new against all doubts and fears you learned so much while having fun doing it. The thing most amazing to me was how the universe winked at you along the way to show its agreement with your appreciation of it ,such as the butterfly landing in your hand and the squirrel complimenting your work and the wind admiring your paintings. Even the hailstorm showing up at the end for contrast and emphasizing the beauty and clarity of the previous days . I love this so much . Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Robin, you crack me up and inspire me at the same time. I love how your name is now two birds. (And BTW, will never stop taking at least some of what you say very seriously, because it’s seriously profound.)
We love you, your commitment to becoming a better artist, and we are very proud to watch you grow everyday. It's a hard thing to find a place for yourself in this world. But we are here to support you.
We just went up to Tony Grove Lake (in Logan Canyon) last week. 11/10 recommend in June/July because the wildflowers are EVERYWHERE. You should venture up there and give it a shot. I think you'd love it!
I get very unmotivated at points of my life and I find it hard to sit down and paint, but when I watch your videos it always inspires me and makes me itch to paint again. I just want to say thank you so much for making fantastic video after fantastic video ❤
Everything about this video is seriously incredible, it's light hearted and silly but also really well edited but I also feel like I'm just going hiking with a friend. It's inspiring me to make more art, haha, and I love how you weren't a perfectionist at all. It's just, ACK, THIS MIGHT BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET
I love the way you talk about art, your personal life and other stuff alternating irony, simplicity and honesty. Your video are always so fun and inspiring (and i don't even painting!!)
Hey Robin, just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos. Your sense of humor is as awesome as your artwork. I was experiencing a bout of pretty severe depression and art has helped begin pulling me out of that... a process which (to my delight) has led me to your videos. So thanks for sharing your artwork and tips- but especially for simply sharing yourself- with the rest of the world... you might be surprised at the effect you're having! I laugh all the time watching you (and Hoodie)! So, thank you!
I’ve lived in Park City Utah my entire life, and I recognized so many of the places you painted! Seeing your excitement at some of the views I grew up with was so wonderful! Thank you!
Lovely video, so glad you bought a hat! That creative ramble about taking on challenges really answered something I’ve been thinking about lately, so thanks for inspiring me ...new sub from Aussie, we wear big hats and sunscreen here, all year round, that’s why I was thinking buy a hat for painting outdoors 👍😀❤️
GURRL--sun protection and proper footwear should be top priority! This makes me miss hiking with my bff and taking watercolor breaks along the way.. If you ever visit Southern California, I'd love to do an art meetup with you! This was So inspiring and SO much fun to watch!! Thank you!
This week I tried to form a new habit for myself - daily hikes in a nearby forest. Now, you made me want to bring a sketchbook with me next time.You're so inspiring and I love watching your content! Thank you for making these videos :)
This is making me homesick for Utah... Seriously I'm crying. Love your paintings. Great idea for learning while also enjoying fresh air. and you improved a lot from the first painting to the last here
Robin, I have admired you and your work for some time now but I have to say, this video changed my appreciation of your work. I absolutely enjoy how down-to-earth you are and want to thank you for sharing you and your talents with us. ♥️ you have taught me to not take myself so seriously all the time and to enjoy the journey that is learning. 😊
When I paint plein air I use a homemade cardboard frame and hold it up to find the composition. This helps to "flatten it" .... This is so inspiring! You're so productive and your work beautiful 😍 I love it!!!!!
First, I really enjoy that you show us your phases with your studies on the channel, because lots of artists just do speed paints of their already-refined work, and you show us a lot of the journey, which I appreciate. Second, I like the way you use your brushstrokes, because I've been working on making mine really smooth? But you don't really seem to fight them like I do. You just embrace the messy marks. I think that's a good reminder and something I want to do. Lastly, I'm sorry to hear about the divorce, and I'm sending lots of warm wishes your way. I don't imagine it's easy; my own parents have split as well, and I'm emotional even just as the child, not as a spouse. So I'm going to send lots of positivity your way. Thanks for the video! I'm thinking tomorrow I might bike out to the local river and try doing some studies of my own, for fun.
So proud of you! Every painter should try pleinair painting. I used to sketch out there often. Any paint that isn't acrylic works well. Acrylic just drys and isn't workable. Hats are super important! Also I usually wear a lightweight long sleeved cotton shirt to protect against the sun. One painting I loved making was when it was raining in liberty Park. (Monocronatic) and another was from the great saltair overlooking the lake.
I love your work and the advice you give or maybe just the ideas you give because it really helps me think and find the motivation to paint even tho I feel like I fail every time. Most of my paintings don’t come out the way I want them too but sometimes you help me accept that it’s okay if you don’t like the look of it because the more you paint the more you learn and whenever you start to understand something more, you start to love it more. Thank you for existing robin 💞
You're amazing and I have been watching your videos for about 2 years now and I can new stop watching in awe because you are such a wonderful amazing talented creative person! Keep being a Clark and keep being Robin. Love you!
OMG, everything you said about painting from photographs makes sense and it's been since the 1970s since I did plein air painting. May have to get back to that. Understanding the mind warp from painting from life than photos. THANKS for this great video and taking me on your journey with you. At 8:50, cave, I LMAO...Then you had me crying about the family history and the divorce. WE LOVE YOU!!!! I learn more about my self with each of your videos.
❤. Loved the ode to the bugs, very sweet touch. And not that my opinion really matters but i love that your name change means something special to you. Hoping you enjoy being you and all that it brings.
I really loved this outdoors series, you’ve gotten more inspirational to me lately to go out into the mountains here in NH, thank you. Can’t wait for more!
!!!!! i love you robin. you just, truly are such an inspiration to me (and so many others!). not only in your superbly creative and joyous art progress - but also as a person. the way you look at things, and try to move forward and getting better by doing better - idk how to express it but just - you just inspire all of us so much with every aspect of you!! you truly shine. we are here for you, as you've so much been there for us! also? sealark is honestly such a great name, wow anyway, thank you soso much for being you, and sharing your light and creativity and strength - and inspiring us immensely. you're the actual best!!!!
Great video, you can really see your effort and progress, plus your individual style. I love the naming of the bugs on your windshield too, fitting epitaph 😊 My heart goes out to you, divorce sucks 🌹 Your new name/brand is very fitting and it suits your style. May you see this time as a discovery, not an ending. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Hearty hugs from the UK 🌹
I find your channel so inspiring! I've been binging it for weeks! I hope all the love and positive energy you put out into the world comes back to you a hundred-fold.
I just found your channel and I can’t convey how much listening to you and seeing your determination to pursue your art has inspired me again. I’ve been deep in a creative freeze, but now I really just want to work on what makes me happy. Thank you so much
Thank you Robin, this makes me want to venture outside to paint today! I love the name change, my textile business is named after my grandfather's woodcarving shop, so that struck a chord with me (and while you totally aren't obligated to share your personal life stuff, of course, I went through the same thing several years ago, about the same age. Looks like you're making the most out of a new situation and flourishing!) Everything you make is incredible, thank you so much for these vids! They are the difference between me wanting to paint, and actually doing it.
Very inspiring both the video and the way you worked on your paintings! Makes me itch to go back to oil painting, which I haven't touched in ... 15 years (I use acrylics or watercolor, when I'm not sculpting) I was wondering if you varnish your pieces?
Just rewatching this and thinking... you should do this again this year (when it's warmer)! I feel like you've gotten a lot more confident with your landscapes and it would be so cool to see the payoff :)
I've always loved your channel, but I love it even more lately! I like these learning vlogs, where we kind of go on an adventure with you to try something and hear your thoughts, and you're just such a likable person. And I've also started to try these loose style paintings because of you, and I really love it! You've really motivated me to step out of my comfort zone!
Thanks so much for another amazing video! I'm loving the outside work and those mountains were so awe inspiring! I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce, but I'm so happy you're pushing through those tough times. I love your bubbly personality and I hope you know we (your followers) all love and support you!
Hey Robin! Everytime I get in an art rut I watched your channel, I haven't drawn in weeks and I finally did today after watching this video. Thank you for making me a better artists. Also I would totally live in that cave too !! :)
Hi Robin! Thank you so much for being brave, & curious, & heartfelt, & inspiring, & creative, & positive, & vulnerable, & being you! What a wonderful art journey...😄 I’m not 100% sure, but I think the yellow butterfly is a “Giant Yellow Swallowtail”. It was so neat to see you holding him...💛 What a blessing! Just like you...🤗 Thank you again...🏵
I love to watch you paint. I do believe though in your deep rant, it's often a thing that I've thought of before. I'll miss bug hall. You're a great inspiration to me. I hope you find who you are, Robin 💖
This is one of the most amazing inspirtational videos I've ever seen. I think it is blessed, in the same way that butterfly came and blessed your canvas. Wishing love from 2020
being outside is good for your mental health (if not your skin :D dealing with some awful sunburn atm), so I might try this exercise! I've been focusing on people too much, so when I visit New Hampshire (filled with many mosquitoes and beautiful views) I'll try this myself! At least I won't be filming as well...
I'm so glad I found this channel, you have such a beautiful personality and a very positive attitude towards your work and life. I can't stop watching!
So nice to see your progression during your week outside. I still love your creativity! And thanks for the explanation of your channel name change ... I had a feeling that's what Sea Lark meant. Continued good things for you and your future!
I watched the entire video without skipping over anything. Really entertaining plus i just love your work. Awesome stuff. I havent been game to go and paint outside. I just dont feel comfy with anyone watching me or killer snakes and spiders in Australia are everywhere. So im happy in my room for now. Love your work.
Oh god...these are beautiful! I've been to Utah once (after years of begging) and what I saw did not cease to amaze me. It must be amazing to live there, with all the amazing scenery. I live by the coast, which is good for painting waves, but I've never gotten into that! Also, fully in support of the name. Love you Robin
I think Sealark is a beautiful name that fits you well. It looked so right that I didn't even notice the change...even when I read it before you mentioned it. It flows very nicely...like a boat through peaceful water. ;3 I loved this video ! Those who can paint from real life impress me. I'm not big on realism (I'm a cartoony anime fantasy girl haha) but being able to recreate something real into art is just cool as heckles. I'd love it if you did more adventures like this with your art. It's got such a deep spiritual artistic vibe. I love rambley thought progress soul searchy style stuff. I can relate to it. (Especially lately as I've been through a journey like that with my art and found my way to ink and watercolour from being strictly digital only) The face you made with the bee though 💯😂👌 We ALL know that fear!
You are such a beautiful soul, thank you for sharing your creative world, worts n all. I WISH I could come on your journey with you and thanks for adding some colour and beauty to the world.
What an incredible video, you are so inspiring, not just your artwork, your fun nature but you also showed us a really hard thing you went through while keeping it positive. So beautiful. Love you.
Funny how after watching and learning from you I think of you as a talented young woman that could be a friend of one of my kids. And I was concerned a few months ago when thinks didn't seem right. I'm glad you are back to happy and I loved this video.
Seeing you going out and doing something new is so inspiring! The places you've painted are beautiful! The challenges that you do usually make me concerned of your well being, not this one. Well, except when you were walking on that fallen tree, or when I realized you were all by yourself so far in the woods. That make me ansious! But kind jealous. I want to be this brave and independent myself. I really love your channel and your unique self. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Take care!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul and your wonderful sense of humor and your art process. You inspire me to keep trying, thank you Robin! Love your work and I enjoy your videos!
You have slowly turned into Bob Ross (and/or a Disney princess): The nature paintings, the abstraction of shapes with your brush strokes, and the animal friends :). Keep up the great work!
Omg the credits of dead bugs was so thoughtful and hilarious.
DrawingWiffWaffles ikr, Robin's adorable, btw I love your channel
AAAH I LOVE HOW THE ART COMMUNITY SUPPORTS EACH OTHER
Sarah Studios YESSS
I thought she made the credits out of dead bugs. I was excited to see that.
YES!
These are so beautiful! I wish we had mountains in Florida 😭
Lena Danya florida is honestly one of the least pretty places its depressing sometimes 😂
PixelWits you kidding me? Florida is beautiful, in fact, its my dream to live there!
Same! I've been wanting to do some "en plein air" paintings like Robin did in this video, but the scenery here is just so sucky.
Sophia Orlando - I think the grass is always greener on the other side...
And while I agree that Florida *can* be beautiful, it's always flat and green year-round that it gets very boring and it's actually relieving to see dead or dying plants.
I find that there are all sorts of beauty. I used to live in the dry flat land of west Texas, and I learned to see the beauty there. Now I live in Florida and it's so much easier for me to see the beauty here. Water touches my soul and so this is a great place for me. Mountains do nothing for me, so we'll leave that to those of you who yearn for them. This world is big enough to give us all pleasure. And Robin, I like the way you chose Sealark as your name.
This might sound weird, but I very often watch your art-a-thon videos before I work on my assignments, some of them I've seen at least 10 times by now, maybe more.
Why would that be weird? Because I study computer science/informatics.
But your videos have shown me that the love you feel for art is very similar to the love I feel for my field and that it can be viewed in a very artistic way.
Therefor a lot of the tips you give in these videos for motivation, habits, mistakes, practice etc. make perfect sense in my context too.
And since I am one of those people who looove diving deep into material and crunching for hours on a problem, your "24h/1 week of painting" videos are insanely motivating when I have to fling myself off of the bed and onto my office chair to work.
I have ADHD and I am still recovering from severe chronic depression, and it's probably your videos which enable me to get my studies back on track despite that.
Thank you so much.
I know this is a very old comment and I'm super late, but I just wanted to say...
I'm proud of you! 😊and I hope you're doing okay 😊
I am in love with your content!!! I haven't painted in a week and always feel extremely bad about myself because of it. You really motivate and inspire me to get back in the grind and prosper in my art journey.
Xoxoxox I have heavy and light art weeks, it's all a balance. Don't feel too bad. So happy you're feeling motivated tho!!
Melissa Gonzalez True! As long as you are trying your best, it is all that matters. Your journey to growth and success is personal and unique to you❤️So your timeline and milestones will also be unique, at its own pace and different from others too😍
I agree. And I love it because it’s always in a really positive way!
"If you're failing hard, that means you're learning hard too." That's something I really needed to hear today so thank you for that. :D
"What colour is that?" man that's the real feeling. Ever since I learned about the concept of local colour, and how what we percieve a colour to be based on the surrounding colour as well as light and shadow, it's so hard to tell what a colour is without opening it in photoshop or something and colour picking it. Apparently taking a white piece of card with a small square cut out that helps?
There's even colour/value finders outta cardboard on Amazon. They gotta be really hard to sell since seeing the thing immediately tells you how, and how easy, to make one yourself. Anyway, James Gurney's books are once more inevitable to learn about the subject. If you don't have them, trust me, you want them.
when i was younger and back in highschool i used to draw and paint a lot more. life got in the way and was pushing art out of my life further and further. i found your channel one day and you have single handedly guided me back to painting and drawing again. I appreciate all the content you have been making I can tell you are very very passionate about art and that has motivated me to find my passion in art again.
I have never watched a single one of your videos, but I'd just like to say thank you for your speech you did in this video, and thank you for sharing your veiw, your experience, and your optimism. I've been in a bad episode of depression for about a week, bad to the point where I've been skipping eating. Hearing what you said made me feel so motivated and hearing your optimism made me feel so motivated. It seems small, but this video gave me that little extra push this morning. Please keep painting, and thank you.
Your beauty makes me cry - in a good way. You holding that butterfly showed that he/she trusted you enough to hang out with you. You have such good energy.
I gotta put this "If you're failing hard that you're learning hard - Robin S. 2018" quote to motivite me
Robin, I’ve never commented on a TH-cam video before, but I just wanted to thank you. Since I first found your channel half a year ago, I have really immersed myself in art. I taught myself watercolor while watching your videos and learning from your style. I tried to push myself out of my artistic comfort zone because of your advice. And it’s because of you that I bought my first acrylic paint set this week!! Thank you for your thoughtful monologues on art, life, and self-discovery. And thank you for sharing about the more personal parts of yourself as well. I think it’s really courageous of you to talk about your relationship online and I have so much respect for you. Keep making art. Keep posting videos. And keep inspiring people (like me) around the world.
Just finished the video!! BTW way I'm sorry😢 to make you feel better robin sealark I really wanted to say that you are my Inspiration on painting and I like your jolly character. Because of you I learned new things on painting and I started to paint in a canvas. Thank you so much for giving us such wonderful videos! we love you!!
Roberto Mago III I like your use of the word jolly! I never hear or see anyone use that word except to describe the Christmas holiday season and Santa Claus so it's nice to see it being used in a different context.
I love the name Sealark! I guess you could say I’m so “onboard” :)
Looking forward to more beautiful & inspirational work from here on out ❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience and things you've learned along the way. I can see the progress in your paintings! And, yeah, protect that skin! Hope you had enough water to hydrate, too.
I love your new name. Wishing you all the best and beautiful things as you continue your journey.
Diane O Ditto!
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Your passion for painting is remarkable. Certainly, your drive & dedication will get you far--take you where you want to be. My wish for you is that you continue to explore your boundaries & that you keep your hunger for learning very much alive, Robin. I promise we'll be on the other side of the screen to support you, always.
Cheers.
I LOVE THIS SERIES
I love this because painting en plein air always looks like the kind of thing for serious, elderly artists who never smile? And its nice to see somebody goofy having a fun time painting en plein air! Also they always make it look effortless, like you set up an easel and contemplate the French countryside. I love seeing someone get sunburnt and sweaty and covered in insects hahaha
My god.... I am extremely envious of those mountains/rivers/forest you get to see in person and draw inspiration from. Utah looks beautiful and you're adorable definitely motivation to get out and paint
The week challenges are by far my favorite videos from your channel. As you learn, we learn with you. Plus, I LOVE seeing what you come up with whilst in mid-challenge. Definitely inspiring for all of us other artist.
My grandma did paint outside a lot. She had a white paper frame to look through to see borders of a possible image and flatten the scene.
And I have an app where you can analyse the colors of picture pixels and see the color in big
Sealark is a wonderful ARTISTIC name and homague to your heritage.
sunburns are natures way of telling you "Get your butt back inside!!"
good video
I was just letting my youtube play whatever painting videos were next and I hear "Big Cottonwood Canyon" So weird to come across a youtube made in Utah. Love all the mountains we have here, its like an endless opportunity for adventure! Love how your paintings turned out ♡
As someone who's been through some rough times myself, I totally get your journey, I'm on my own journey right now, and seeing your growth is incredibly inspiring and motivating and I am so grateful that I get to be a part of this adventure with you.
“If you’re failing hard then you’re also learning hard” is kind of the moral of the story of my “learning to accept failure as an option” video. I’m glad you agree with and embrace this perspective/lifestyle. Also, big scary inchworm! Much fear!!!!
Little cottonwood is my FAVORITE canyon here! Tons of fun bouldering spots there too. Beautiful art! Beautiful scenery! Beautiful life! Beautiful you!
I grew up in Dimple Dell and spent every summer at Snowbird. I was brought to tears seeing my old home for the first time in over a decade. Thank you thank you for that wonderful glimpse into my history -- what a delight to see it translated into paint! And that's on TOP of giving me the courage to go outside (right now!) to paint -- something I'm utterly terrified of and overwhelmed by. I feel less fear now because of you. Thank you!
We all love you no matter what happens. I just hope your doing fine and enjoying anything and everything.
Honestly when I saw your name change I felt my heart drop a bit. But in all honesty you are probably one of my favorite humans to exist on this rock we reside on. I could only ever hope for the best for such a wonderful free spirit like yourself. Sometimes learning to be okay alone is the best thing you can do for your entire life! So glad to have known you as both Robin Clonts and now the wondrous Robin Sealark you are ❤❤❤
This was one of my favorites! I’m sure it was a pain to film, but it was so much fun to watch. Thanks for taking us on that little adventure :)
"my ex is a wonderful person"
that is what i call maturity. you are doing great, keep up the good work❤
This is such a beautiful film about living life and using paint as an awesome excuse to do so. By setting an intention to try something new against all doubts and fears you learned so much while having fun doing it. The thing most amazing to me was how the universe winked at you along the way to show its agreement with your appreciation of it ,such as the butterfly landing in your hand and the squirrel complimenting your work and the wind admiring your paintings. Even the hailstorm showing up at the end for contrast and emphasizing the beauty and clarity of the previous days . I love this so much . Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Youre giving me so much life during a time when I need it the most. Thanks for making me laugh, cry, and gasp at the same time.
Robin, you crack me up and inspire me at the same time. I love how your name is now two birds. (And BTW, will never stop taking at least some of what you say very seriously, because it’s seriously profound.)
It’s good to let your artist outside once in a while.
We love you, your commitment to becoming a better artist, and we are very proud to watch you grow everyday. It's a hard thing to find a place for yourself in this world. But we are here to support you.
We just went up to Tony Grove Lake (in Logan Canyon) last week. 11/10 recommend in June/July because the wildflowers are EVERYWHERE. You should venture up there and give it a shot. I think you'd love it!
I get very unmotivated at points of my life and I find it hard to sit down and paint, but when I watch your videos it always inspires me and makes me itch to paint again. I just want to say thank you so much for making fantastic video after fantastic video ❤
Everything about this video is seriously incredible, it's light hearted and silly but also really well edited but I also feel like I'm just going hiking with a friend. It's inspiring me to make more art, haha, and I love how you weren't a perfectionist at all. It's just, ACK, THIS MIGHT BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET
I love the way you talk about art, your personal life and other stuff alternating irony, simplicity and honesty. Your video are always so fun and inspiring (and i don't even painting!!)
Hey Robin, just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos. Your sense of humor is as awesome as your artwork.
I was experiencing a bout of pretty severe depression and art has helped begin pulling me out of that... a process which (to my delight) has led me to your videos. So thanks for sharing your artwork and tips- but especially for simply sharing yourself- with the rest of the world... you might be surprised at the effect you're having! I laugh all the time watching you (and Hoodie)! So, thank you!
I would be in heaven if I lived where you do! The mountains are very close to my heart. 💜
That "Sealark" is so clever haha😆
I’ve lived in Park City Utah my entire life, and I recognized so many of the places you painted! Seeing your excitement at some of the views I grew up with was so wonderful! Thank you!
No Question Robin that those butterflies were sending you love. You are amazing!
Lovely video, so glad you bought a hat! That creative ramble about taking on challenges really answered something I’ve been thinking about lately, so thanks for inspiring me ...new sub from Aussie, we wear big hats and sunscreen here, all year round, that’s why I was thinking buy a hat for painting outdoors 👍😀❤️
GURRL--sun protection and proper footwear should be top priority!
This makes me miss hiking with my bff and taking watercolor breaks along the way.. If you ever visit Southern California, I'd love to do an art meetup with you! This was So inspiring and SO much fun to watch!! Thank you!
This week I tried to form a new habit for myself - daily hikes in a nearby forest. Now, you made me want to bring a sketchbook with me next time.You're so inspiring and I love watching your content! Thank you for making these videos :)
This is making me homesick for Utah...
Seriously I'm crying.
Love your paintings. Great idea for learning while also enjoying fresh air. and you improved a lot from the first painting to the last here
Robin, I have admired you and your work for some time now but I have to say, this video changed my appreciation of your work. I absolutely enjoy how down-to-earth you are and want to thank you for sharing you and your talents with us. ♥️ you have taught me to not take myself so seriously all the time and to enjoy the journey that is learning. 😊
When I paint plein air I use a homemade cardboard frame and hold it up to find the composition. This helps to "flatten it" .... This is so inspiring! You're so productive and your work beautiful 😍 I love it!!!!!
First, I really enjoy that you show us your phases with your studies on the channel, because lots of artists just do speed paints of their already-refined work, and you show us a lot of the journey, which I appreciate.
Second, I like the way you use your brushstrokes, because I've been working on making mine really smooth? But you don't really seem to fight them like I do. You just embrace the messy marks. I think that's a good reminder and something I want to do.
Lastly, I'm sorry to hear about the divorce, and I'm sending lots of warm wishes your way. I don't imagine it's easy; my own parents have split as well, and I'm emotional even just as the child, not as a spouse. So I'm going to send lots of positivity your way.
Thanks for the video! I'm thinking tomorrow I might bike out to the local river and try doing some studies of my own, for fun.
Ugh this Robin painting era SNAPPED
So proud of you! Every painter should try pleinair painting. I used to sketch out there often.
Any paint that isn't acrylic works well. Acrylic just drys and isn't workable.
Hats are super important! Also I usually wear a lightweight long sleeved cotton shirt to protect against the sun.
One painting I loved making was when it was raining in liberty Park. (Monocronatic) and another was from the great saltair overlooking the lake.
I love your work and the advice you give or maybe just the ideas you give because it really helps me think and find the motivation to paint even tho I feel like I fail every time. Most of my paintings don’t come out the way I want them too but sometimes you help me accept that it’s okay if you don’t like the look of it because the more you paint the more you learn and whenever you start to understand something more, you start to love it more. Thank you for existing robin 💞
You're amazing and I have been watching your videos for about 2 years now and I can new stop watching in awe because you are such a wonderful amazing talented creative person! Keep being a Clark and keep being Robin. Love you!
OMG, everything you said about painting from photographs makes sense and it's been since the 1970s since I did plein air painting. May have to get back to that. Understanding the mind warp from painting from life than photos. THANKS for this great video and taking me on your journey with you. At 8:50, cave, I LMAO...Then you had me crying about the family history and the divorce. WE LOVE YOU!!!! I learn more about my self with each of your videos.
❤. Loved the ode to the bugs, very sweet touch.
And not that my opinion really matters but i love that your name change means something special to you.
Hoping you enjoy being you and all that it brings.
The butterfly story and inchworm were FABULOUS!
I really loved this outdoors series, you’ve gotten more inspirational to me lately to go out into the mountains here in NH, thank you. Can’t wait for more!
!!!!! i love you robin. you just, truly are such an inspiration to me (and so many others!). not only in your superbly creative and joyous art progress - but also as a person. the way you look at things, and try to move forward and getting better by doing better - idk how to express it but just - you just inspire all of us so much with every aspect of you!! you truly shine.
we are here for you, as you've so much been there for us! also? sealark is honestly such a great name, wow
anyway, thank you soso much for being you, and sharing your light and creativity and strength - and inspiring us immensely. you're the actual best!!!!
Great video, you can really see your effort and progress, plus your individual style. I love the naming of the bugs on your windshield too, fitting epitaph 😊 My heart goes out to you, divorce sucks 🌹 Your new name/brand is very fitting and it suits your style. May you see this time as a discovery, not an ending. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Hearty hugs from the UK 🌹
I find your channel so inspiring! I've been binging it for weeks! I hope all the love and positive energy you put out into the world comes back to you a hundred-fold.
I haven't finished the video yet, but I am quite enjoying this so far and it's seriously motivating me to go plein air painting myself.
I just found your channel and I can’t convey how much listening to you and seeing your determination to pursue your art has inspired me again. I’ve been deep in a creative freeze, but now I really just want to work on what makes me happy. Thank you so much
Thank you Robin, this makes me want to venture outside to paint today! I love the name change, my textile business is named after my grandfather's woodcarving shop, so that struck a chord with me (and while you totally aren't obligated to share your personal life stuff, of course, I went through the same thing several years ago, about the same age. Looks like you're making the most out of a new situation and flourishing!) Everything you make is incredible, thank you so much for these vids! They are the difference between me wanting to paint, and actually doing it.
Very inspiring both the video and the way you worked on your paintings!
Makes me itch to go back to oil painting, which I haven't touched in ... 15 years (I use acrylics or watercolor, when I'm not sculpting)
I was wondering if you varnish your pieces?
Just rewatching this and thinking... you should do this again this year (when it's warmer)! I feel like you've gotten a lot more confident with your landscapes and it would be so cool to see the payoff :)
I love that moment you had with the butterfly. You’re so sweet.
I was like "I love you tooooo" cause really I do, you're such a wonderful person and thank you for sharing this huge thing with us x
Your drive for improvement and hard work is a big inspiration for me! Thank you for existing
I've always loved your channel, but I love it even more lately! I like these learning vlogs, where we kind of go on an adventure with you to try something and hear your thoughts, and you're just such a likable person. And I've also started to try these loose style paintings because of you, and I really love it! You've really motivated me to step out of my comfort zone!
There’s just something so mesmerising about watching you paint, and these sceneries are beautiful! 💕
Thanks so much for another amazing video! I'm loving the outside work and those mountains were so awe inspiring! I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce, but I'm so happy you're pushing through those tough times. I love your bubbly personality and I hope you know we (your followers) all love and support you!
This is so inspiring! To embark a daily “mini” trip somewhere near just to paint, totally worth it
Trying to find my way back to art. Thank you for these videos and for being so funny and free. I am inspired and laughing. It's pretty wonderful.
Hey Robin! Everytime I get in an art rut I watched your channel, I haven't drawn in weeks and I finally did today after watching this video. Thank you for making me a better artists. Also I would totally live in that cave too !! :)
Hi Robin!
Thank you so much for being brave, & curious, & heartfelt, & inspiring, & creative, & positive, & vulnerable, & being you! What a wonderful art journey...😄 I’m not 100% sure, but I think the yellow butterfly is a “Giant Yellow Swallowtail”. It was so neat to see you holding him...💛 What a blessing! Just like you...🤗 Thank you again...🏵
You crack me up! I miss the beauty of Utah. I lived there in the 80s
I hope you know you inspire others like myself and I appreciate your time to show us your paintings and teach us tips on how to improve your art.
I find your style really unique and interesting, I really enjoy how it’s realistic but simpler. Your an AMAZING artist and filmmaker
I love to watch you paint. I do believe though in your deep rant, it's often a thing that I've thought of before. I'll miss bug hall. You're a great inspiration to me. I hope you find who you are, Robin 💖
This is one of the most amazing inspirtational videos I've ever seen. I think it is blessed, in the same way that butterfly came and blessed your canvas. Wishing love from 2020
being outside is good for your mental health (if not your skin :D dealing with some awful sunburn atm), so I might try this exercise! I've been focusing on people too much, so when I visit New Hampshire (filled with many mosquitoes and beautiful views) I'll try this myself! At least I won't be filming as well...
I'm so glad I found this channel, you have such a beautiful personality and a very positive attitude towards your work and life. I can't stop watching!
So nice to see your progression during your week outside. I still love your creativity! And thanks for the explanation of your channel name change ... I had a feeling that's what Sea Lark meant. Continued good things for you and your future!
I choked on my coffee when the long list of bugs started omg so funny your videos are honeslty the most fun way to learn about art
I watched the entire video without skipping over anything. Really entertaining plus i just love your work. Awesome stuff. I havent been game to go and paint outside. I just dont feel comfy with anyone watching me or killer snakes and spiders in Australia are everywhere. So im happy in my room for now. Love your work.
Thumbs up for going through the pain of filming outdoors while painting ..and sharing this nice progress.
Thanks
Oh god...these are beautiful! I've been to Utah once (after years of begging) and what I saw did not cease to amaze me. It must be amazing to live there, with all the amazing scenery. I live by the coast, which is good for painting waves, but I've never gotten into that! Also, fully in support of the name. Love you Robin
Love your channels evolution. Thank you for bringing your camera along. It’s really therapeutic to see your sights, paintings, journey and spirit. 💕
I think Sealark is a beautiful name that fits you well. It looked so right that I didn't even notice the change...even when I read it before you mentioned it. It flows very nicely...like a boat through peaceful water. ;3
I loved this video ! Those who can paint from real life impress me. I'm not big on realism (I'm a cartoony anime fantasy girl haha) but being able to recreate something real into art is just cool as heckles. I'd love it if you did more adventures like this with your art. It's got such a deep spiritual artistic vibe. I love rambley thought progress soul searchy style stuff. I can relate to it. (Especially lately as I've been through a journey like that with my art and found my way to ink and watercolour from being strictly digital only)
The face you made with the bee though 💯😂👌 We ALL know that fear!
You are such a beautiful soul, thank you for sharing your creative world, worts n all. I WISH I could come on your journey with you and thanks for adding some colour and beauty to the world.
You owe youtube no explanation! Keep painting. And i love how you are challenging yourself more and more.
What an incredible video, you are so inspiring, not just your artwork, your fun nature but you also showed us a really hard thing you went through while keeping it positive. So beautiful. Love you.
Great job! I also plein air with acrylics. A spray bottle of water is my best friend! I spray myself when I'm hot too.
Funny how after watching and learning from you I think of you as a talented young woman that could be a friend of one of my kids. And I was concerned a few months ago when thinks didn't seem right. I'm glad you are back to happy and I loved this video.
I live right next to the Utah Rockies and the canyons are absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!
Seeing you going out and doing something new is so inspiring! The places you've painted are beautiful!
The challenges that you do usually make me concerned of your well being, not this one. Well, except when you were walking on that fallen tree, or when I realized you were all by yourself so far in the woods. That make me ansious! But kind jealous. I want to be this brave and independent myself.
I really love your channel and your unique self.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Take care!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul and your wonderful sense of humor and your art process. You inspire me to keep trying, thank you Robin! Love your work and I enjoy your videos!
You have slowly turned into Bob Ross (and/or a Disney princess): The nature paintings, the abstraction of shapes with your brush strokes, and the animal friends :). Keep up the great work!