A tour round Scottish artist Gill Stewart's cottage garden, home and studio

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Ай бұрын

This week I head off to Kilmartin in Argyll to meet my friend the Scottish artist Gill Stewart (and her delightful dog Gypsy Rose Lee) and tour her house, cottage garden and studio.
If you like seeing inside beautiful, artistic homes, this one is for you.
You can find out more about Gill at www.lovedovestudio.com and on Instagram / gill_m_stewart
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@rebeccacox244 27 күн бұрын

I’ve just started painting after a 29 year break. After having cancer and a break up I now feel ready to go for it. The fear of it seems to have melted away. I worry sometimes I’m too old now (47) Si this was just what I needed to hear 😊

@snapdragonlife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Rebecca. I’m glad it resonated. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

This makes me hugely happy to hear. @rebeccacox244. I am sorry you have had to face such a traumatic journey, but glad to hear you are coming through the other side. Embrace your painting with your whole heart in a playful way , mor healing will flow ❤

@AcornHillHomestead 19 күн бұрын

You go for it! I am 67 and used to paint before I married and a short while into my marriage then quit. I did do decorative painting here and there. I am thinking I’d like to start up with oils again. again or even try water color or acrylics. Im retired now and have no excuses not to explore my creative side again.

@melaniehellum1281 14 күн бұрын

I'm relearning painting for myself. And living for myself . It's a very healthy process of self love and growth. Open your heart fearlessly for self love. Dare to be bad or , good just learn and grow. Play is healthy at any age. I have painted since I was a child. I started thinking about marketable work . Now I paint what I love and what to explore.

@mariac4602 Ай бұрын

I agree with 'start where you are' for a studio. I actually have a lovely room now for creating/working/praying but I often use my portable art station-aka a large tray with sides that has my paints in jars, brushes in another, a few watercolor and sketch books plus a little portable water container with lid and a few pieces of paper towel. I can literally sit in my bed and paint! And somehow it feels less intimidating than sitting at a desk in a formal studio.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

That sounds perfect Maria. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

I love the thought you can sit in your bed and paint. How inventive!

@gracefalconer4386 Ай бұрын

Everything about this was just lovely. Thank you for introducing us to your lovely artist friend.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Grace. I’m glad that you enjoyed watching. X

@Heikegafrica Ай бұрын

What a wonderful place Gill has created and I loved her take on playing with our creativity which I tell my workshop participants all the time. Nothing more important. I will share this with my husband, who will really enjoy this too. xx

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Heike - I think that Gill is a great teacher. I hope that your husband enjoys watching. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Really kind of you. Love that you tell your workshop participants the same. Hope your husband enjoys 🤍

@enough1494 Ай бұрын

I create things out of things. In my dinning are today I am almost finished with a circus in an old stand alone bird cage; in the kitchen nook a leg mannequin is combing out spectacular, and the second room is the actual supply room and small project room. Have a small patio area full of flowers as well. I can relate to her totally, thank you. What a lovely life we live. 🕊🙏💕

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

That sounds amazing. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Lovely hearing about your creativity. So nice to be able to relate to one another.

@CharlotteFairchild Ай бұрын

Hi! I just made a video of the church settlers from Isle of Skye in 1823 at Pea River Presbyterian Church. The videos are on KZfaq for the 200th Anniversary. I loved this video . I have been painting and making decoupages since 2019. I am a writer. Art has always made me happier. I may not offer many long comments like this. I will do my best to help you grow!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. That sounds fascinating. X

@leemorris8723 13 күн бұрын

What an amazing, articulate and intuitive artist. Gill has put into words what countless art classes have failed to teach me. She is one of the greatest teachers I have ever encountered. Love, love, love, the sandpaper idea. Thank you!

@snapdragonlife 12 күн бұрын

I love the sandpaper too!

@denisecarter5117 Ай бұрын

I just set up a table at the front end of our shed to make hand built pottery. It has been so satisfying.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

That sounds like a wonderful idea. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

I love to read this. Delighted you are enjoying your space ❤@denisecarter5117

@clarefoskett9959 Ай бұрын

How lovely is this. A very special place to be. Full of bright energy 😊😊😊😊😊

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Clare, you are right - a beautiful place. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such kind comments. Thank you @clarefoskett9959 ❤

@feathermtn1490 Ай бұрын

Gill is an inspiration. The idea that I loved the most is, and it may be something that is already a common sense way of working for most artists, but knowing that whatever medium you work with, it has an energy and it will speak to you during the creative experience. Learning to listen is the new skill to incorporate.💖

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. I think you are right - that is the main thing to get right. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

I really think listening is the way to creative freedom. Naturally it comes with its challenges, but that is how we learn to create something beautiful that is unique to yourself. How special that is . Thank you so much for your comment. Makes me very happy to have shared something you can hold onto.

@lydiarowe491 11 күн бұрын

Layers of beautiful scenes in the garden the studio nook for creative energy and the home which surprised me with the subtle tones that made it just a beautiful place to be…thankyou for the visit..🦋🌸🦋

@snapdragonlife 10 күн бұрын

Thank you. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. X

@marshawoods4983 Ай бұрын

First video of yours I have seen I thoroughly enjoyed it, so thank you from Iowa USA

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Marsha. One of my closest friends is an Iowan (though she now lives in Scotland) I’m so glad you enjoyed watching.

@annanorth7997 29 күн бұрын

FIrst time viewer here. My Scottish ancestors settled in Western North Carolina, USA. Our beautiful mountains and rolling hills look very similar to yours. I'm a landscape painter who has carved out a small corner in our spare bedroom. Loved this video!

@snapdragonlife 29 күн бұрын

Thank you. I find it interesting how many people, whom I meet walking, are visiting Scotland to retrace the steps of ancestors. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

So glad you loved the video. Sharing time with Jane was such a joy ❤

@phillybrown886 16 күн бұрын

Oh! This was just glorious to watch! What an inspiration to learn from the lovely Gill and to see her heart toward's sharing with others. This is what my own heart yearns for. Her cottage is nested in the most inspiring way and now I'll wish to be there always.

@snapdragonlife 16 күн бұрын

Thank you. What a lovely description of Gill’s cottage. X

@user-rh4vp7fd8n Ай бұрын

Oooh how marvelous! Fellow artist coming to Scotland for the first time in November to discover my ancestry! This is thrilling!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

If you are in Argyll at all you must look up Gill’s website www.lovedovestudio.com in case she has any events on. I hope that you really enjoy your trip - where did your ancestors live?

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Would love to meet you one day. My door is always open . Always happy to arrange workshops to suit . All best wishes with your plans ❤

@jeane561 Ай бұрын

A wonderful garden and home with a lovely lady and artist. Thanks so much for the tour. Love and blessings 💚🌸💚

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Jeane. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed Jane’s tour. Thank you for your kind comments.

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

So lovely to meet you on here . Thank you for watching . Makes me feel very happy ❤

@Darveolsen 28 күн бұрын

Start where you are... So true, don't overcomplicated things😌

@katherineenglish2829 18 күн бұрын

What a joy it was being immersed in Gill’s studio and inspiration. She really exudes such a creative nurturing spirit.

@snapdragonlife 18 күн бұрын

I’m so glad that you enjoyed it Katherine. X

@ladenacrenshaw3258 29 күн бұрын

Your tulips are as beautiful as the sunrise🦋🌷🌱🍋🍊

@Kass268 24 күн бұрын

What a beautiful place and such a wise advice to give us. I started painting 9 years ago as I turned 60 and I’m loving it. Thank you so much for sharing this artist and her sanctuary. I can’t wait to visit Scotland in a year. Gil is an inspiration.

@snapdragonlife 24 күн бұрын

Thank you. I hope that you enjoy your trip to Scotland.

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

So kind and lovely of you Constantine .Glad you enjoyed @Constantine1593 ❤

@dianalindsay804 28 күн бұрын

Love all the colors and the neutrals.🎉

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so kindly @dianalindsay804 lovely of you to say ❤️

@dianagusterson9572 12 күн бұрын

💯 beautiful, natural, wonderful 😊

@lianeabeyta4515 20 күн бұрын

Oh my word... the history of that church and cemetery was breathtaking. The moss and ferns growing on the tombstone is natures art at its miraculous best. Love her cozy little studio. We should all have a destination like that. BTW... her hair is gorgeous!!!

@snapdragonlife 20 күн бұрын

Thank you. Xx

@angelawallismoore2283 28 күн бұрын

This is pure joy. 😍

@somepinkflowers Ай бұрын

Lovely studio, cottage & artist. 💕🌸 Thank you both for sharing. 🙏🏽🌸

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! J x

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you so kindly @somepinkflowers

@Ka-ly8oi 14 күн бұрын

Very inspiring, thank you for taking us into Gill's world. Love from Germany.

@snapdragonlife 12 күн бұрын

Thank you x

@melaniehellum1281 14 күн бұрын

I like this video... the drive to the friends place . The little studio. Lovely works from a small space. The garden etc . Good for my heart.

@snapdragonlife 12 күн бұрын

So nice of you. Thank you Melanie.

@deborahmichaels7458 Ай бұрын

Garden, studio, Gill and home all so LOVELY! Thank you.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Deborah. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

My word! How lovely of you. So thrilled you enjoyed it all. Jane is a marvel .

@bonitaharrison4736 Ай бұрын

Love cottages. They are so cozy and quaint.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

It has a beautiful feel to it Bonita - the spaces are just right somehow.

@angelamccoll9786 Ай бұрын

Wow, this was just wonderful! I am a Scot living in Australia so the feeling of being back home was wonderful....Gill's work is marvelous and what a generous artist to share her insights and thought process. I loved the idea of keeping the old paint palette paper for collage and the net bag from lemons...brilliant! I have saved this video as I will revisit it again and again. Thank you Jane @ Snapdragon Life and Gill Stewart for sharing. 💜👍✨💗

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Angela. Isn’t the paint palette just wonderful? J x

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Whether a wonderful message to read . Thank you ever so much @angelamccoll9786 ❤

@angelamccoll9786 Ай бұрын

@@snapdragonlife yes...I love the idea..xx

@angelamccoll9786 Ай бұрын

@@GillStewart-it3oe thank you for the inspiration...xx

@gailsargerson328 Ай бұрын

This was magnificent. What an engaging, warm and inspiring woman. I'd love to hang out at her cottage and paint. Looks like heaven ❤

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! J x

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

I would love you to come and ‘hang out’ such fun it would be. My door is always open . A time together could always be organised if your were coming to the area . Thank you so kindly for your lovely comments @gailsargerson328 ❤

@sufrance3866 Ай бұрын

Start where you are - great advice and enjoyed watching the integrating of the collage pieces - thanks to both of you

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Su. Xx

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Su @sufrance3866 your work is always such an inspiration

@tweeties4890 Ай бұрын

Just retired from art teaching and your video and life is exactly what I needed today, a very big thank you to you both❤.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

So wonderful you enjoyed. @tweeties4890. Thank you ❤

@csamuels9670 Ай бұрын

Inspiring. Thank you.

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you @csamuels9670. So kind of you.

@rosa2266 Ай бұрын

Such an inspiring video to meet your friend Gill and see her wonderful studio, creativity and art work. Thankyou 😊🙏

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Rosa. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving your kind comments @rosa2266 ❤

@cuddlybear2067 Ай бұрын

Loved this. ❤

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you! X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

So thrilled that you did @cuddlybear2067 Thank you ❤

@AH-em3zl Ай бұрын

WONDERFUL....EVERYTHING.....TY😊

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so kindly. It was a joy having Jane visit. Lovely speaking to all of you too from my little cottage and studio. Thank you for watching @AH-em3zl ❤

@jenhanlon3840 Ай бұрын

Oh my gorgeous, the drive there, garden and house and then what fantastic words spoken. Glorious…especially taking the shoes of life off!!!!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you enjoyed watching Jen. And yes so many inspirational words!

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comments Jen. I am deeply touched

@JoyceRoth-jv3tc Ай бұрын

So lovely. Hope there will be more videos. Thank you for this sweet ray of sunshine.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Jane’s little films are wonderful and always inspiring. So glad you joined us for the journey in this one @JoyceRoth-jv3tc ❤

@irenepeek3211 Ай бұрын

Lovely inside and outside, front to back... thanks so much for sharing 👍💕

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching @irenepeek3211. Thank you too for your kind comments ❤

@Auntie7024 Ай бұрын

I very much enjoyed this video. The freedom with which Gill paints and her message is so inspiring. I am a new subscriber as of today. I am excited to see and experience more of her creativity. ❤

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. And thank you for subscribing. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such a lovely comment . Thank you so much ❤

@Usdukes Ай бұрын

Well, this was fun and I could move right into her lovely cottage! Awesome art studio and artist!😊

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Isn’t it beautiful?

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Jane did a marvellous job , pulling everything together. Very talented. Thank you for your lovely comments @Usdukes

@quietlife7186 Ай бұрын

What a lovely woman! Gill is gorgeous inside and out! Thank you for sharing your time together 😊💕.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

She really is. Thank you for watching. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

You are so kind. Thank you so very much.

@kristannonfire Ай бұрын

I loved this! The cottage is scrumptious! And the tiny studio is a bit of heaven! Thank you so much for the video!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

I am very glad you enjoyed it. Makes me happy @kristannonfire thank you

@jocelynconvery3462 Ай бұрын

This is such a lovely video. Seeing the artist explaining her process is fascinating

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Jocelyn. I’m really glad that you enjoyed watching - I too found Gill explaining her process fascinating! J x

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much @jocelynconvery3462. Lovely of you to say ❤

@SandraBegotka Ай бұрын

I enjoyed it! Your artist friend is a lovely lady. Her house and gardens are splendid.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Sandra. She really is. J x

@GillStewart-it3oe 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Very lovely of you to say Gx

@carolnacarato4448 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful serene home and garden she has created for herself. Beautiful! And the amount of work she produces out of her little studio is simply amazing!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Isn’t it just gorgeous. It was so kind of her to let me film. J x

@carolnacarato4448 Ай бұрын

Well thank you for sharing with us🙂

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comments @carolnacarto4448. ❤

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

It was a joy to share on here along with my lovely friend Jane. Thank you for watching and leaving such beautiful words ❤

@dianegrenier8426 Ай бұрын

Thank you so so much😮. You made my day. Just inspiring lovely ladies both of you are!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Diane. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

It was fun! Thank you @dianegrenier8426

@candacenagle505 Ай бұрын

This was so encouraging and inspiring....what a generous and talented woman!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Candace. I was very lucky that Gill let me film in her beautiful home and studio. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

It was a joy to have Jane visit. Thank you for your lovely comments Candace ❤

@user-rt1ov4kg1w Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful woman! Gill shines with light which reflects within her creativity. God bless you both and thank you for sharing.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you x

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Goodness, what a very lovely message to read. I feel quite moved.

@anthonylewischurchill-theg233 10 күн бұрын

Thank You, I found this so inspiring, Bless You Both

@snapdragonlife 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. X

@karenmackinnon7385 Ай бұрын

Well that was a treat to watch, thank you

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you x

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much @karenmackinnon7385 I am delighted you enjoyed Jane’s wee tour

@claudinevandamme4809 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful and very sweet artist...lovely garden and house too..great art..thank you.

@snapdragonlife 25 күн бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Goodness. How very kind, very kind indeed. Thank you so much. Very lovely of you ❤

@sallydeslandes7990 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you Sally . Lovely of you to say so .

@tracysmith9393 26 күн бұрын

This was so inspiring . Gill is such a lovely women and her home is full of light and life. I've always been creative and now I'm finding myself falling in to paint gouache in particular I'm finding lovely to work with. Watercolour still scares me however. Imagine opening up your home for artists how lovely.

@snapdragonlife 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Tracy. I’m very glad that you enjoyed the film. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching @tracysmith9393 Gouache is a lovely medium to embrace. Watercolour does scare many , but no need. Splash around with it, just remember to allow sections to dry you want to keep. Try embracing a wet on wet technique too in a playful way to find out what you like. So wish you could visit one day to simply play and be liberated. All fear gone…Happy painting. Would love to hear how you get on ❤

@tracysmith9393 23 күн бұрын

@@GillStewart-it3oe since I live in Scotland too maybe one day I'll make that visit x

@maureeno9382 Ай бұрын

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@suzangroves959 Ай бұрын

Very inspiring

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Suzan. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you @suzangroves959 for coming along on the journey. It was a joy to share the day with Jane and meet you all on here ❤

@suzangroves959 23 күн бұрын

@@GillStewart-it3oe I sure am x

@youcanalwaysstartnow8416 Ай бұрын

Loved it. I could listen to he all day - very inspiring. Thank you. Hmm.....now I might have to add painting in her garden to my bucket list!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

It’s a beautiful part of the country with a lot of history - perfect for a short break. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments @youcsnalwaysstsrtnow8 I would love to welcome you one day ❤

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Would be a dream to welcome you one day ❤

@AcornHillHomestead 19 күн бұрын

I just love the spirit about her work and approach to teaching others. 💕

@snapdragonlife 19 күн бұрын

Thank you. Gill is a wonderful teacher or sharer. X

@susanmcphee2638 Ай бұрын

Beautiful home with a lovely inspiring woman living in it 😊

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Isn’t it a beautiful space? Every part is just full of details.

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

So lovely of you. Thank you @susanmcphee2658❤

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such kind comments @susanmcohee2638. Thank you so much ❤

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such beautiful comments from you Jane and Susan. Thank you both so kindly ❤❤

@RobertRemlinger-mq8iy Ай бұрын

I loved this video! What a great atmosphere and so many good ideas. I agree, sharing sounds nicer than teaching, friendlier. I’ve been trying to create a little spot in my shed for art, but it’s a slow go, lots of other junk in there. So I love her little art studio. Just being outside is so nice, with some shelter.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

I’m also diving deep into the recesses of a shed at the moment so I feel your pain!

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Starting where you are brings many new and lovely surprises along the way. So glad you enjoyed your visit on here to my little cottage, studio & garden @RobertRemlinger-mq8iy

@donnaterrell938 Ай бұрын

Lovely!

@romaboutilier8462 Ай бұрын

Lovely Artist very inspirational. Thank you!

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Roma. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much. Kind of you to say @romaboutillier8462

@janinedevilliers510 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I love Gill's garden, studio, & cottage. Her art is beautiful, it would be wonderful to join a class. Alas, I live in another country. The cottage is gorgeous, and all the decor and art. 🤗🌷🎨😍 I hope you don't mind me saying I didn't enjoy the music though, lol. We all like different things of course.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Janine. I’m sorry that you didn’t like the music / it’s always difficult to find something that everyone enjoys. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such kind comments . Glad you enjoyed my little space and thoughts ❤

@cherylthepearl827 18 күн бұрын

The garden and view are lovely and artwork. Her home is so pretty and quaint. Had to mute the music you had playing. With the nice tour, something soft or without words would be nicer. Thanks for sharing. 🙏✝️🐾🐝🦋🇺🇸 From Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. USA.

@taniamcallister6840 Ай бұрын

Thank you Jane and Jill. Such sn inspiring video from the stunning views to the creative hub that is her home......such a warm and welcoming person. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space . Just love the studio and your thoughts on creativity are inspiring . Just play with it! Feel it from the heart. I love that 🙏❤️ Does Jill work mainly in a Acrylic or oils?

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you Tania. I’m so glad that you enjoyed watching. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Such a generous and lovely message. Thank you tania @taniamnallister I paint in both, but mainly acrylics for ease. I incorporate other media into my acrylics eg crayon, pastel etc

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Such beautiful comments. I am quite moved. Always know my door is open if anyone would like to visit ❤

@user-tl8zp2vs3e 19 күн бұрын

Great place and a very inspiring artist, perhaps a past pupil of Miss Jean Brodie (?). All of this combined with slightly eccentric editing, silent gaps, and music, but oddly this combination seems reasonably coherent, and gives great insight into a graceful artists, heart and home. Thank you.

@revonda5204 Ай бұрын

This is my first visit to your channel. Loved the studio chat! It was very encouraging for me. Love her art... even the in-proces or experimental pieces are fabulous to me. I'm not a lover of gray, but her piece with the mustard is lovely. Now her home... beautiful but definitely not for me! I need color! I suppose because she works with color all the time, her eyes and mind need a place to rest. 😊 Thank you for sharing! 🎨

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed watching. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Fascinating to read @revonda5204. You are absolutely right, my eyes need a resting place. I work with muted & colourful palettes in my art, but my home needs to be quiet. For many reasons . Sometimes splashes and clashes appear in cushions and throws, florals & candles too. Probably mostly in Autumn and Winter. I love how we all see differently. Thanks for commenting ❤

@juliereilly9373 Ай бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful video Jane. Very inspirational regarding completing art. Im working towards doing art and I’m scared to try - which is so daft. I wish I lived nearby I would love to come to one of Gill’s beginners course. It’s a very generous, kind thing to try to inspire others xxxx

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks Julie. I should perhaps see if Gill can do a class for The Studio Club. What do you think?

@alisontrimbee9588 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. It was a delight to hear the lovely Gill sharing her thoughts on the importance of just letting go and having fun with Art. Her space is so inviting and full of beautiful work, ideas and inspiration. Thank you so much.

@juliereilly9373 Ай бұрын

@@snapdragonlife yes definitely that would be fantastic xxx

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you Julie @juliereilly. I would love to welcome you one day ❤

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you Alison. You are always so encouraging. Delighted you enjoyed Jane’s wee tour ❤

@golfingmags5 27 күн бұрын

What have we to lose….it’s just paint. Gill seems a lovely person. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

How lovely of you to say. Thank you so kindly ❤

@karenmcc2197 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Am in the process of deciding whether to buy a very small shed/studio or not. Have such a small area to place it. Having seen your video - well it gives me hope. Thanks you. 🌼

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks. I think Gill does show how much can be achieved in a tiny space and with such flair. Good luck with your studio. J x

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Thank you @karenmcc2197. Do go ahead and create a little studio. You won’t regret it ❤🎨🧑‍🎨

@pmswatson Ай бұрын

What a brilliant video and inspiring woman. I wonder if Gill takes part in the open studios in Argyll?

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Thanks - I really don’t know. I shall ask her later. X

@GillStewart-it3oe Ай бұрын

Thank you . Lovely of you to say. @pmswatson Yes, I am taking part In Artmap this year with my husband George - number 31

@jackiblair7932 Ай бұрын

Love this so much. Could you tell what media she’s using. It doesn’t seem like watercolor but I can’t tell what it is. Thank you

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

Perhaps Gill could elaborate about the technique. I wouldn’t want to get it wrong. X

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Sorry to be so long replying. In the video I am working with Acrylic @jackiblair . Both watered down, which can have a look of watercolour or gouache. I also apply it thickly for different surfaces and textures . Hope that helps ❤

@jackiblair7932 21 күн бұрын

@@GillStewart-it3oe Hello Gill…..No worries. I rewatched the video with pleasure again. I hadn’t quite taken in the size of your studio. So nice to have a private spot for your art isn’t it. Jacki

@karenmcc2197 Ай бұрын

Really beautiful. Is love to know the size of her little studio? It’s gorgeous.

@snapdragonlife Ай бұрын

It is a very small space - I was filming wedged into the door- one of those summerhouses with the double doors at the front. It fits the painting table and then Gill standing behind.

@GillStewart-it3oe 23 күн бұрын

Forgot to say @karenmcc2197 my studio is 7feet long by 5feet deep. Had to go with planning restrictions, but it works fine ❤

@karenmcc2197 23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for that. Much appreciated.

@JGalegria 13 күн бұрын

Very enjoyable, but as someone who was naturally "good at painting" I beg to differ! Art teachers are trained in Art schools and hyper realism is by no means the goal. Student work is highly diverse. My art has always been expressive and loose, sketchy or painterly and intuitive even in primary school when illustrating my school projects. I came first in my class in art in year 9 (3rd form) and first in Art in my year group the following year. My art teacher described my drawings for one art history research assignment as very sensitive. Being natural simply means you are attuned to what you see and have your own way of looking at things that you are also able to express through different media.

@snapdragonlife 12 күн бұрын

I’m glad that you had a great experience of art at school. Sadly I’ve found over the years that many people - who do turn out to be wonderfully creative - have found their natural creativity squashed down in school. J x