My Art Journal from 2020 | Sketchbook tour

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7 ай бұрын

Today I’m sharing with you my art journal from 2020. It’s full of lots of drawing that - at the time - I thought were riddled with tons of mistakes. After a lot of personal growth since then, though, I now have to see those “mistakes” as much more than that. Join me during this flip-through so we can discuss the importance of making mistakes as well as the value in the practice of letting go.
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@terriepurkey708 7 ай бұрын

I only recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching your past videos. I have to say, you have a wonderful, calm, excellent voice for video - I could listen to you all day. Thanks so much for this peek into your journal life. I appreciate your continued sharing, gentle opinions and inspirational drawing ideas. I've recently retired and am striving to get back to a regular art practice. I've attempted art journaling before but never lasted very long - this journal inspires me to try again in the new year with a new focus on a "just do it" attitude and have one place to experiment and practice my various interests. Thanks again for all your work in sharing your ideas, skills, and projects. It's much appreciated.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! Journaling can be daunting at first. It can feel like a lot of work, a lot of expectations. But if you approach it with a healthy mindset, it can be so fun.

@buckleyscooter 7 ай бұрын

Stop doubting yourself. You are a wonderful artist. I am so excited for your next live. I find myself seeking out your videos for inspiration and ideas. I love the pages that have blank spots. Sometimes it is about what you dont say.......keep up the wonderful videos.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad you find inspiration in my videos! I try to share the negative emotions because I want other artists to see that they aren’t ones who feel like their work isn’t good enough. 💜

@synergy3188 7 ай бұрын

What a journey of self acceptance and love you have taught me! I just wish I could hug you! 😂🥰🤗…. It’s like breaking through barriers and walls on paper, with paper!

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Hugs! 💜

@ronnies462 7 ай бұрын

A mistake is a journey of discovery into a different realm

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Exactly 😌

@susanb3152 7 ай бұрын

I really needed to hear this! A lot if times, when I make a mistake, I call it happy accident, because when I try to fix the mistake, it usually ends up better than what I originally intended. But there are other times where I just really messed up and berate myself. I do need to learn to just let it go and move on. Thank you!

@burghbrat3319 7 ай бұрын

I have a whole DRAWER full of drawings and doodles that I shoved aside because they weren't 'perfect' or finished or good enough at the time. I recently rediscovered them when I cleaned out that old dresser. And I thought, WOW, those are actually GOOD! And I couldn't even see the faults or the flaws or why I thought I should hide them. Self-doubt and self-criticism whack us over the head telling us that only perfect is good enough. NO! Any try, no matter how amateur or imperfect, is good enough!

@aimeemorgado8715 7 ай бұрын

What a wonderful declaration. Thank you. I’m headed off to my version of “that drawer” . Will also consider my reasons for drawing- then and now.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@jlm517rocks 7 ай бұрын

the past 2.5 years being sequestered, mentored, unsubscribing from innumerable perceptions ii was coached to let go of, has been/ is a subtle-to-major fine tunement. Repurposing mis-takes artwise while not recycling mindsets that no longer serve any purpose, has a freefall quality w/o a net(work). Some transformational discernments replaced erroneous-believed-as-true ideas. a burn pile helped at one point significantly to forge ahead & not turn into a pillar of salt by looking back. music, movement, art, writing...are not crutches...but tools in mastering principles many of which are not taught but caught. your shares reach all of us beyond teaching to the heart...ty.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself. You have such a wonderful way with words💕💕💕.

@Solitude11-11 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful journal! And wise words. If I made a mistake or didn’t like what I was doing I felt I’d failed, hid it away and stopped trying that particular thing. Then I’d find it sometime and feel like a failure all over again. And I have so many unfinished things! (ADHD doesn’t help with that) What you said really hit home, made me rethink a lot of things…thank you ❤

@aimeemorgado8715 7 ай бұрын

I draw, and paint in old books, over the text. I feel like there is less pressure. It’s easy to keep them with me to practice while I am on. A break, or waiting. I adore this video. Here’s to the strange little journals we create is all sorts of ways. I declare today Strange Journal Day! I am celebrating by picking up where I left off from the last time I used a journal, and making some kind of journal to keep with me - so I can always capture an idea, or write about what matters in the moment. What inspiration you have gifted me! Sending brave, creative, risk free, joyful thoughts to you and all your followers. We can do hard things- learning IS hard, but always emotionally profitable.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Strange Journal Day 💙💙💙.I like that 😊

@melanie990 7 ай бұрын

I really loved this! Especially the pages with pops of orange in the lines n squiggles! Thanks so much for sharing ❤❤

@MandaPanda254 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this, and your wise words. This was so inspirational 🌻

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜

@zenmama979 7 ай бұрын

I love that you give yourself permission to just play and create art. I am so intrigued by so much dimension and interest you bring into it. I'm hanging on every page.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

It’s so important to just play ☺️

@lauriebieda4498 7 ай бұрын

Your drawing is amazing and soo beautiful,I dearly truly mean that. I watch every upload,and there are no mistakes to us out here.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Many many thanks 💚💜💚

@herbalannie7707 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a bit of yourself during the craziness of the early covid years. I started doing watercolors at that time. I think it was a period of stay home and escape. The unknown was so palatable. I love journal flip throughs. Your was done at a perfect pace and even though you talked about mistakes you never once pointed one out. LoL, I appreciated that as I was just enjoying and getting ideas.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊. I figured it would be annoying if I just complained about my own art for 15 minutes straight.

@polgara28 7 ай бұрын

I would frame and hang any one of these. Just stunning! Thank you for your encouragement! I find it difficult sometimes when I feel stuck, or that I'm not improving. So great to see your channel grow, you deserve it! Hugs from Kansas. 🌻

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You’re so sweet. 😊

@elle-em 6 ай бұрын

This makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing this flip through and your perspective. 💜

@KarensBlueRidgeStamping 7 ай бұрын

Betsi, we are ALL our own worst critics, but when I look at your art journal, all I can think is "how BEAUTIFUL!" I have watched a couple dozen of your videos so far, and I am learning so much. You have a wonderful, soothing voice, and immense talent. Your work is inspiring to me, and I am drawing like crazy! My reasons? Mental health? Yes. Improving my drawing? Yes. Desire to earn from drawing? Yes. THANK YOU so much for sharing your talents with us. All the best for the year ahead. 🥳🎉

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

True true. We always look down so much on our own work. It's a bit of a bad habit, but it can be wielded for a good cause.

@karlat7880 7 ай бұрын

It was enjoyable looking through your journal with you. I received my sketch books from you. I love them! It’s special to have something handmade by an artist I admire. 💜

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you love the books! I hope you find lots of joy in creating many things in their pages 💜💜💜

@dawnborchert772 7 ай бұрын

I love your journal is beautiful ❤I create art for my mental well being as well

@michelelaconto5348 7 ай бұрын

This was great! I don’t feel so bad about my “unfinished” and thrown out “mistakes”! 😂💖

@betsi_jae 6 ай бұрын

That's great! There are plenty of other things to stress out over. It's probably better to take it easy with our art 💚

@melbrownecraftingpodcast4771 Ай бұрын

What a great video, thank you 😊 You have given me so much inspiration and a really thought-provoking way to view my art.

@betsi_jae Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💜

@janc734 3 ай бұрын

I used to feel this way more while working in a journal as I experiment a lot so often feel uncertain, but after some time from it I look back and like much of what I've created or at least I've learned some important lessons from my experiments. I now try hard not to judge so much as I'm creating. I am easily bored so I have sort of a "what would happen if I did this?" approach which of course leads to many mistakes by also some pretty cool stuff. I have to think of it as Art play- how can one make mistakes while playing? Thanks so much for sharing. I love your channel.

@betsi_jae 3 ай бұрын

Exactly. Time always provides a better perspective. 💜✨💜

@lilrafrin6 7 ай бұрын

woaw, amazing, even the scrible pages ended up looking amazing :) god bless you!

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Awww 💜 Thank you !

@DB_in_AZ 7 ай бұрын

Thank You so very much for this video. 😊 I appreciate you.

@mason74551 7 ай бұрын

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that after watching your videos, I have started drawing again. It has been so relaxing. Thank you for sharing all your work with us, even things you find imperfect. PS, if it's something that interests you, I would love to know how to draw people. You draw them very well.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you 💜. I do enjoy drawing people but I feel I still need more practice. I will try to make a few videos on the topic sometime soon (just to try it out😊). Thank you for the suggestion.

@orewatowi 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Betsi, I needed this video ❤

@kobiorama 7 ай бұрын

This is very interesting. The problem of perfectionism is so bad.. I've decided that there is no such thing as a wrong line. Even if I messed up and the lines aren't "exactly" like I want them to be (and they mostly aren't). My goal is to relax. Just zen-out and just let it flow. Hopefully, with more practice there will be less mistakes, but that is in the future :)

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Well said! It's about acceptance 💕

@susanm3503 7 ай бұрын

Wise words, beautiful art, thank you for sharing❤

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you for watching

@beverlygreen482 7 ай бұрын

your art book is beautiful!

@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968 7 ай бұрын

I love your Art journal! ❤

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 💜💜💜

@terriflores2248 7 ай бұрын

Hi Betsy your drawings are absolutely beautiful! I try to draw every day and still haven’t finished one as I always start in pencil. I’m happy to hear that it takes time. Cuz my husband commented the other day…..Are you ever going to finish one? I don’t have a lot of time to draw each day. I get up at 4am just so I have my drawing and KZfaq time. Thank you. I love listening and watching your videos. ❤

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

It's okay to not complete any drawings yet. Just play and experiment, and keep on trying. At some point, things will click 💜💙💜

@terriflores2248 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have like 1 ½ books now. But I just only have maybe an hour sometimes two to draw. I’m so grateful to have found your channel. I love love to draw! Just wish I had more time. Someday!😊.

@alwaysaprendiendo 6 ай бұрын

It's such a privilege to peek at someone else's creative journey. Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring. Btw, where did you get those gorgeous tapes with geometric designs? Did you draw on the tape yourself? They are lovely, such a respectful way to add things to a journal. Not that plain adhesive is "bad"; just that I like the added celebration of the beautiful tape. Take care and keep well.

@betsi_jae 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't really remember where I found the tape, but I'm pretty sure I must have gotten them on Amazon. If you would like to find some, I suggest searching for fun geometric pattern washi tape rolls. There are tons and tons of sellers offering them on Amazon and elsewhere. They're fairly affordable and fun to use.

@myjewelry4u 7 ай бұрын

I love your content, today has been a bad personal day. I promise to watch you later.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

I hope you're doing better. Some days are just plain terrible. Hugs 💙

@21maggio21 7 ай бұрын

Bellissimo

@disiniwijayarathna9009 7 ай бұрын

_I love you soooo muchhhh!!!!🙆😵😘💕 And they are incredible 💥💯💪 Keep it up darling 🎨🖌️___

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@d.mo.5396 7 ай бұрын

😘❤❤❤

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

💕💜💕

@MHarenArt 7 ай бұрын

Where did you get your list for y our Inktober challenge?

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

I think for that year, I used the official inktober prompt list... I didn't even last two weeks 😢.

@MHarenArt 7 ай бұрын

Let's face it. Doodling is NOT an exact art, if there even is such a thing. In my opinion you can't make a mistake drawing with doodles and shapes. Sometimes when I'm doing a Zentangle if I draw a line totally out of place in a particular tangle, I just use my white Gelly Roll to fix it and I keep going. By the time the rest of the drawing is done and shaded the mistakes and flaws become invisible.

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

I don't think even art is an exact art. Even science isn't an exact art 😊.

@aimeemorgado8715 7 ай бұрын

Good point- science evolves as more information is discovered. The art comes from within- the passion, curiosity, joy, pain, despair, elation, love- Yes learn from it and let what doesn’t work go. But looking back is also enlightening.

@ichingoracle 7 ай бұрын

10:44 Such a pithy perspective. Give yourself permission to abandon projects that you no longer align with. I've unraveled more knitting and crochet projects since I've been in TX than anywhere else I've "occupied".

@betsi_jae 7 ай бұрын

Exactly. I think it's okay to le go of a project. Learn from it. Grow. Move on. Try again.