Fabulous colors! Can’t believe how many paintings you’ve done from the trip. I would love to have seen some of the other artist’s visions of the same things you painted. Great video!
Hi Sandi! I'm very happy that you had fun in Italy and that you created these beautiful paintings! The colors are wonderful, very vibrant! They are all beautiful but I was most fascinated by the painting at minute 30:20!😍🎨 Soooo beautiful! 👏👏Thank you Sandi for your beautiful videos, they are inspiring and your studio is beautiful, I love it!! 😍🎨🖌️ Hi Sandi, a big greeting from Italy! Ciao! 👋😄🇮🇹 
Wow, what a lot of beautiful work. The landscape at 14.06 might be my favourite thing you’ve ever painted, there is so much movement and energy in the composition, and i think a slightly different colour palette than you usually use. I love the olive tree in the foreground, and the peachy pink colours against the blue sky and olive green leaves. STUNNING.
loved to see your progression with your work, from the sketches to beautiful abstract landscapes. The colours are stunning, you were obviously very inspired.
I absolutely loved seeing your paintings! I love your style and your color palette. It was so wonderful to see so many works in one video. ❤ Thanks for sharing. 😊
Those paintings you showed when you were actually at the retreat center are fantastic-the colors are absolutely amazing, there is enough realism, for example fan and hanging lights, and the pic at minutes 14:15 was just stunning!!! There is such life and movement in that one. And then the one Grady grabbed for himself! That's my other favorite :)
What a feast! And so many! I love the palette, the bits of purple creeping in and hearing about your process and thoughts. I am full of admiration for your talent and work. As always, I look forward to what is next!
Great fun Sandi. I am so grateful to have one of your paintings from Cefalu. It’s up, framed and I see it every day. Great memories. Can’t wait to see your paintings from Maine next ❤
Hi Sandi, at 2:36 : Cefalù is pronounced with the same "ch" sound as chair, or cheers. In English it would be spelled Chefalù I suppose. Greetings from Venezia 🤗
Do I understand correctly that you used watercolor and gouache during your travels but the paintings you made at home upon your return were painted with acrylics? Like Golden fluids or heavy body tube paint? Quite a lovely body of work!
It’s the little things…that obviously took a lot of thought and work…the light on the windows…the way the light hits the highlights on the Jeep…I’m only 11 minutes in……the lady…the man had an affair…the chopped off head…omg….im in it…I’m in it!! Ok further in now….past the planter pot heads lol…please consider a zine of some of these sketches, because I want one of everything! ….Like Mel does of her work? Ya know? Would you ever consider that?
Sandi, this work looks like a strong collection which deserves to be shown and sold in a gallery as a solo exhibition.
Awe - really appreciate that!
Your colour palette is very delightful from this trip. So enjoyed seeing the collection 😅😊
Oh thank you!
Sandi, I enjoyed this video so much. These are SO FUN! You need t return. Italy suits you. xx
Fabulous colors! Can’t believe how many paintings you’ve done from the trip. I would love to have seen some of the other artist’s visions of the same things you painted. Great video!
New Sandi upload! Day = made!! ❤🎉
So wonderful! I love all of your art from Sicily. Thank you for sharing it. What a great experience!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sandi! I'm very happy that you had fun in Italy and that you created these beautiful paintings! The colors are wonderful, very vibrant! They are all beautiful but I was most fascinated by the painting at minute 30:20!😍🎨 Soooo beautiful! 👏👏Thank you Sandi for your beautiful videos, they are inspiring and your studio is beautiful, I love it!! 😍🎨🖌️ Hi Sandi, a big greeting from Italy! Ciao! 👋😄🇮🇹

Thank you so much!
This looks so good, what a stunning memory ☺☺
It was!
Wow, what a lot of beautiful work. The landscape at 14.06 might be my favourite thing you’ve ever painted, there is so much movement and energy in the composition, and i think a slightly different colour palette than you usually use. I love the olive tree in the foreground, and the peachy pink colours against the blue sky and olive green leaves. STUNNING.
Thank you very much!
loved to see your progression with your work, from the sketches to beautiful abstract landscapes. The colours are stunning, you were obviously very inspired.
So glad it was inspiring!
Vraiment contente de vous retrouver ! Un moment de plaisir, toujours !
Absolutely love these pieces. You captured so many memories! How special. Thanks for the beautiful video!
thanks so much Gwen!
It's so interesting to see how your colour palette shifted towards mediterranean colour palette, very joyful paintings.
whatever is before me inspires me and inspires the color palette for sure
You should feel sooooo proud of all these beauties you created on your retreat absolutely beautiful ❤😊
Thank you Deborah!
I have been waiting for this video! You are so inspiring Sandi!
Ohhhh good 🙌❤️
Beuatiful work. The color palette is amazing.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much!
I absolutely loved seeing your paintings! I love your style and your color palette. It was so wonderful to see so many works in one video. ❤ Thanks for sharing. 😊
so glad you enjoyed it
This was great! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful paintings. You have so many wonderful memories captured here. I love it! 😊❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
love your colours Sandi. and the paintings seem to have emotions of their own...? just wonderful!
awe - thanks so much!
Thanks for bringing us virtually along on your fabulous trip!
Our pleasure!
Those paintings you showed when you were actually at the retreat center are fantastic-the colors are absolutely amazing, there is enough realism, for example fan and hanging lights, and the pic at minutes 14:15 was just stunning!!! There is such life and movement in that one. And then the one Grady grabbed for himself! That's my other favorite :)
So glad you liked them ❤️
Love it all! I am now convinced that you will be famous!!
❤beautiful works! I've watched all the Italy videos twice!😂 Thanks for taking me along on your trip.
ohhhh I love that - thanks for watching! so glad you enjoyed them!
What a feast! And so many! I love the palette, the bits of purple creeping in and hearing about your process and thoughts. I am full of admiration for your talent and work. As always, I look forward to what is next!
so glad to hear that!
how fun. Thanks for making my Friday more colorful !!
You are so welcome!
What a great trip. Thanks for sharing. Love how there is so much feeling in each painting. Appreciate all your videos.
Thanks for watching!
Hooray - been jonesing for this!
ohhh good!
They're all so beautiful Sandi!❤❤❤
thank you Dana
Great fun Sandi. I am so grateful to have one of your paintings from Cefalu. It’s up, framed and I see it every day. Great memories. Can’t wait to see your paintings from Maine next ❤
ohhhhh I'm thrilled to hear that Laura ♥️♥️♥️♥️
What a fabulous collection. What a great trip. 😀
Yes it was!
Sandi I learned more about painting ...thank you incredible view of italy
Ohhhh I'm so glad!
Love seeing all your good work!
I'm so glad you did!
Love, love, love!! So inspiring.
thank you!
So beautiful and inspiring. ❤
Wonderful loose sketches and paintings 😊❤😊
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely beautiful ❤ stunning artworks ❤
thank you!
Beautiful collection of work. Thanks for sharing.
awe thanks!
Did someone mention Maine? I’m waiting for a new retreat to be posted!!! Painting are amazing.
I just got back from there for a trip - no retreat scheduled there YET
Oh well it was wishful thinking. Hope you had a nice trip there. Used to vacation there every summer when I lived up north.
@@sandihesterWHAT! We all from Maine would love to have you return. Workshops would be wonderful.
So glorious!!! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sandi, at 2:36 : Cefalù is pronounced with the same "ch" sound as chair, or cheers. In English it would be spelled Chefalù I suppose. Greetings from Venezia 🤗
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Super fun video❣️ Soooooo many amazing works. 🤯🤩
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THANK YOU!
Really awesome art!
thank you!!!!!
Lovely paintings.
Many thanks!
Do I understand correctly that you used watercolor and gouache during your travels but the paintings you made at home upon your return were painted with acrylics? Like Golden fluids or heavy body tube paint? Quite a lovely body of work!
The beautiful painting @14:10 ish .....
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Agreed! One of my favourites you’ve ever done, Sandi!
thank you so much!
I love ALL your videos ,but these are my favorite!!👏
Beautiful work.
Why are the ETCHR sketchbooks your absolute favorite?
Just curious.😊
so glad you enjoyed it! I shared all my thoughts about the Etcher sketchbook in another video ♥️
It’s the little things…that obviously took a lot of thought and work…the light on the windows…the way the light hits the highlights on the Jeep…I’m only 11 minutes in……the lady…the man had an affair…the chopped off head…omg….im in it…I’m in it!! Ok further in now….past the planter pot heads lol…please consider a zine of some of these sketches, because I want one of everything! ….Like Mel does of her work? Ya know? Would you ever consider that?
I’m thrilled you enjoyed it! I have considered zines - the bigger issue is finding time 😬
Beautiful paintings!
thank you!
Beautiful! Do you ever use flashe paint anymore?
yes
nice ❤
Cool
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