So sorry I’ve been absent for so long - as I said in the last post, it’s been a very busy summer. We just launched the new Painting Birds Class!!!! We’ve been hearing great feedback about it and I’m excited to share it here with you. Here’s the link to find out ALL about the class…
😂😂🙌 when I bought those I intended to use them when starting a workshop or class - they just feel festive and fun. THANK YOU for purchasing Michelle!!!!
“For me though, I want to see more than the details.” Oh Sandi, what glorious words. That is exactly what I’m going for. I am also moved by your suggestion of rekindling the childhood approach to art. My self esteem tanked early in my childhood yet I firmly believe there was a point where I was truly innocent and saw my efforts as beautiful things to be appreciated and not denigrated. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sending love and light from here. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍🩶
OMGoodness, you explained that so well. that's what I love about art, what it conveys. Realistic is a photograph, and I love looking at photographs. But, when I look at a painting or when I paint, I want to convey a feeling, a moment in time, a thought, or even sometimes just an emotion or action. Then it's color and composition, Not exact perspectives... I totally understand
Hi, Sandi! I was literally hanging on every word of this video. I'm a longtime follower who values your thoughts and ideas about art very highly, and this video made them clearer to me. Thanks!!
I'm so glad to hear that Maggie! I think sometimes I don't stop to think about the "why" behind things and every now and then it hits me - it usually is when someone asks a question and that makes me really give thought to it
It’s more than just birds. The techniques, exercises and projects are great for all kinds of subjects. I love that your bird references are truly a reference with your style as the main highlight. I found an aquarium fish book that I’m going to use as a reference. Oh the colors!
Thank you for that feedback Joellen!!!! And using an aquarium book sounds amazing! i'm so glad to hear what you learned in the bird class reaches further than just birds! Really appreciate that feedback!
I am so excited for your bird class! I've asked for my partner to purchase your landscape class as my birthday gift this year, but now I'm torn!
Also, I injured my hand recently from overuse, and re-watching your videos on YouTube has helped me embrace painting in a different way while my hand heals. So, thank you very much for keeping me inspired and playful. :)
so sorry to hear about your hand! My right arm is still injured and I've been solely painting with my left hand and I'm (mostly) loving it - it is slower at times but it's been great!
So inspiring! I loved watching my nephew paint with my brush pens in each hand and just enjoy putting down color and mixing them together. It gave me life!
P.S. The bird class looks brilliant and your Snoopy shirt made me smile big time!
I have just purchased your birds class and I'm really happy. That happiness comes from the inspiration you give. You truly pour yourself into your work and you embody your videos heart and soul. That speaks to me as much as your art speaks to me.
I write this now to you with much gratitude and warm regards.
Elizabeth Cameron
Let the birding commence! (Insert horse neighing here)
This looks like the best class! I am in Australia so the US dollar doesn’t work in my favour, but this is firmly on my list alongside your landscape class. Congratulations Sandi! Well done on launching this new class.
I feel as you Sandi; loose/abstract approach to art-creating really speaks to me at a much deeper level. It’s the reason I treasure kids’ artwork, including my own, lol
The bird class is excellent! I am enjoying it VERY much! Thank you for a great class!
Ohhhh I'm THRILLED to hear that ♥️
Just purchased the bird class! Know I will savor everything I learn just like your other courses!
Margaret THANK YOU!!!!! I hope you enjoy it!
You made my day!! Thank you Sandi! 🧡🩵🤎 Diving right into it and loving every moment!!!
awwwwwwwww!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! that means so much!
So excited!!! Just purchased the class and can’t wait to dive in ❤️
ohhh awesome - thank you Hanna! Really hope you enjoy it!
Eeee! So excited for this! Just purchased. Really enjoyed that you brought the maracas out again! 😂🎉🎉🎉
😂😂🙌 when I bought those I intended to use them when starting a workshop or class - they just feel festive and fun. THANK YOU for purchasing Michelle!!!!
“For me though, I want to see more than the details.” Oh Sandi, what glorious words. That is exactly what I’m going for. I am also moved by your suggestion of rekindling the childhood approach to art. My self esteem tanked early in my childhood yet I firmly believe there was a point where I was truly innocent and saw my efforts as beautiful things to be appreciated and not denigrated. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sending love and light from here. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍🩶
I'm so glad it landed on you this way!
OMGoodness, you explained that so well. that's what I love about art, what it conveys. Realistic is a photograph, and I love looking at photographs. But, when I look at a painting or when I paint, I want to convey a feeling, a moment in time, a thought, or even sometimes just an emotion or action. Then it's color and composition, Not exact perspectives... I totally understand
I'm glad I was finally able to convey it well! I think it's what we all respond to with art - what it's saying
Hi, Sandi! I was literally hanging on every word of this video. I'm a longtime follower who values your thoughts and ideas about art very highly, and this video made them clearer to me. Thanks!!
I'm so glad to hear that Maggie! I think sometimes I don't stop to think about the "why" behind things and every now and then it hits me - it usually is when someone asks a question and that makes me really give thought to it
It’s more than just birds. The techniques, exercises and projects are great for all kinds of subjects. I love that your bird references are truly a reference with your style as the main highlight. I found an aquarium fish book that I’m going to use as a reference. Oh the colors!
Thank you for that feedback Joellen!!!! And using an aquarium book sounds amazing! i'm so glad to hear what you learned in the bird class reaches further than just birds! Really appreciate that feedback!
I am so excited for your bird class! I've asked for my partner to purchase your landscape class as my birthday gift this year, but now I'm torn!
Also, I injured my hand recently from overuse, and re-watching your videos on YouTube has helped me embrace painting in a different way while my hand heals. So, thank you very much for keeping me inspired and playful. :)
so sorry to hear about your hand! My right arm is still injured and I've been solely painting with my left hand and I'm (mostly) loving it - it is slower at times but it's been great!
I have asked the class for my birthday ❤️
That feels so special!
So inspiring! I loved watching my nephew paint with my brush pens in each hand and just enjoy putting down color and mixing them together. It gave me life!
P.S. The bird class looks brilliant and your Snoopy shirt made me smile big time!
so glad the snoopy shirt made you smile!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on looseness and abstraction. I always enjoy your videos! Congratulations on on your new bird class!!
thank you Rachelle!
Oh, Sandi.
I have just purchased your birds class and I'm really happy. That happiness comes from the inspiration you give. You truly pour yourself into your work and you embody your videos heart and soul. That speaks to me as much as your art speaks to me.
I write this now to you with much gratitude and warm regards.
Elizabeth Cameron
Let the birding commence! (Insert horse neighing here)
the last part of this comment made me laugh so hard - thank you for that! and thank you for purchasing the class and for such kind and gracious words
This looks like the best class! I am in Australia so the US dollar doesn’t work in my favour, but this is firmly on my list alongside your landscape class. Congratulations Sandi! Well done on launching this new class.
yes, that's a thing isn't it Alison - so sorry it makes it out of your favor. Thank you for your kind words!
It's just an incentive for me to save harder!!! - I'll get there.....
I have Sandi’s Acrylic Class and her Landscape class. Love! Love! Love! ❤️
You won’t be disappointed! My birthday is this week. I’m going to request this Bird Class.😁
thank you Tracy - such kind words!
I feel as you Sandi; loose/abstract approach to art-creating really speaks to me at a much deeper level. It’s the reason I treasure kids’ artwork, including my own, lol
I agree - I LOVE kids work sooooo much!