Okay guys, welcome back!
I hope you’re all well.
Today I’m sharing the process of a little sketchbook spread I did a few weeks back.
I’m trying to get back into painting just for fun, not worrying about whether or not
I’m using references or how the thing I’m painting ties into my style or my content.
Just making art to practice and have fun.
I used… gouache for this one in my old Stillman and Birn sketchbook which I started back in
the spring of last year.
I’m getting back into it now, just trying to finish off these last few pages, make it
more of a no-pressure sketchbook, and maybe attempt to make all of my sketchbooks no-pressure.
Start making a mess of all of them.
It’s better than not making anything.
But yeah, I decided to paint some sunsets, these are both views from my bedroom window-
from my old bedroom window- two evenings in a row.
The sky was really colourful and glowy and I just had to take a picture and then I decided
to use those photos to try and practice my sunset painting skills.
It’s not something I’ve done a lot of, so I did find the finish on these to be a
bit muddy, but they’re on track and they were a lot of fun to do.
I think I’ll spend more time painting skies, they’re just so calming.
My approach for these was to basically start with the brighter and more vibrant colours,
just to try and keep those as pure and luminous as possible.
Also, this might be a really weird question but speaking of vibrant colours, I remembered
the like neon pink that I use on this page, I think the colour is called Opera?- does
anyone else have this one from Holbein?
Even when it was brand new, never been opened, I’ve found that just this one tube of paint
has a really funky smell to it.
Does anyone else get that?
Do I just have a weird one?
The paint quality is still great obviously.
I just hate getting a whiff of it when I’m getting really into a painting.
Smells like an old bin.
Anyway, I really wanted to check in with you guys today.
The response to my last vlog was just out of this world.
I was going back over the comments today and couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.
It’s just so wonderful having you all along for this journey with me.
So thanks for all the congratulations, for me and Ozzy and for my sister too- I showed
her the comments and she couldn’t believe how supportive you all are!
Anyway, I’m very happy to let you know that the move went ahead successfully!
Ozzy and I are in the new flat now and it’s just great.
It’s obviously a really stressful time, sorting everything out, dealing with all our
stuff being in boxes, trying to connect to utilities and in the meantime feeling like
we’re living in the stone ages.
I’m actually currently recording this voiceover back at my mums house, because I’m coming
back here pretty often to get on with work and use the internet.
The stress of moving did catch up with me eventually and I’m just starting to get
over a little flu, but overall, I’m feeling really good!
It’s all positive.
My art room in the new place is just…
I can’t even put into words how perfect it is.
I keep just popping in there cos there’s such a good vibe, I really cant explain it.
It’s big and bright and welcoming.
I’m going to try and edit and upload a vlog of this last week, all the final moving prep
and a quick tour of the new place, but as I said, I’ve not got a great work setup
over there yet, so I can’t guarantee consistency with my uploads for the next few weeks.
I’ll try my best though!
The only other thing to talk about is inktober.
Can’t believe it starts tomorrow!
I’m going to try and take part, at least a little bit.
I know I won’t be able to start tomorrow, but hopefully by midweek I’ll be in a good
enough situation to set aside some time to draw.
I’d love to know if you guys are taking part though, and if you are, if you have a
theme or prompt list in mind.
I want you to know, I’m reading every single comment, and I try to respond to as many as
I can when I get the time, but if I don’t manage to get back to you, thanks for watching
and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment too.
As I said, I read every single one.
Anyway, that’ll be it for today.
I need to get this video uploaded before it gets dark and I head back to mine.
Thanks again for watching and I’ll see you in the next one.
Bye!