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Craig's reaction to your painting was so amazing. You're so lucky to have such a loving and supportive partner in life. ❤

I love Craig’s reaction to your painting! And he was right, it was well good! I could see postcards like that being so popular in a little tourist shop. I really like this series, seeing what you’re up to on Mull, and what there is to see. It’s a dream to be somewhere different and just soak up the surroundings for a bit, instead of just visiting a place for a couple days. You can’t see as much. This is lovely.

I really love this series! Love coming along with you during your van life era 🥰

Totally agree with Craig. Your postcard was stunning!!!!!!

not only that you produce beautiful paintings but you also have beautiful soul 🇵🇸

Loved Craig's reaction to your lighthouse painting. Couldn't agree more - really lovely painting. Fab video too.

Every moment just before you went "sorry if you can hear Quentin snoring" I always thought a motorbike has just gone past your van 😂Incredible. Craig's response to your painting aaaaah

Thank you for this beautiful video! Your videos are always so soothing, and I feel so content after watching. Keep up the wonderful work! ❤

I would love an A4 print of your lighthouse painting 🥰

Love how your work is intertwined with nature. You are so knowledgeable and I enjoy listening to you talk about your findings.

The Lighthouse painting is just so beautiful,.You are an amazing artist.

Thank you for sharing your art practice. I really enjoyed seeing the progress of your sketchbook. I also lack confidence when creating art plein air. I keep having to tell myself, ‘paint what you see, not what you think.’ I am looking forward to seeing more studies of the shipwrecks. What stunning subject matter xx

So good to be able to join you in your explorations! I'm really enjoying watching you paint and sketch. Thank you!

Lovely to follow along with you. I appreciate your candidness about your anxiety struggles in social situations. Its something I also struggle with and we can be quite hard on ourselves for it.

Craig is damn right, I'm buying this so called ghibli postcard any time !!!

happy about this one!

What a joy

Your painting is gorgeous and so is Craigs reaction too (the Japanese pronounce Studio Ghibli Jibli like job not like Gibb)

30 min video yes please! Love the sketchbook tour and all the color pencil drawings 🙂

Holly your paintings are WONDERFUL! I love the landscape :)

Your sketch book is amazing and the nests so beautiful.... how you "see" things.

I loved the video! Your thoughts about drawing from life/outside vs. in the studio are very relatable. I actually like your second lighthouse painting even more than the first one, it seems more loose and expressive.

Beautiful sketches.

Craig is right, that postcard has big Ghibli vibes! You should definitely consider doing an exhibit in Mull of your work.

Thank you for your lovely videos. I really like to watch one at the end of the day. Thought provoking and soothing at the same time!

Such an enjoyable vlog. Your paintings were all beautiful. The way you see so many colours in things that are seemingly dull in colour (eg the birds best) never ceases to amaze me. I would love to hear your insight on choosing colours/colour theory/personal process when it comes to colour. ❤

Thank you for the painting inspiration and book recommendations. I just took my sketchbook away on holiday and brought it back untouched - I let myself get distracted by people too much. I'll definitely make a point of taking myself off alone and then begin tackling what you discuss here 😉 x

Brilliant artwork every time. Loving this series on Mull. Thank you for the videos.

Such a lovely video, Holly! ❤❤❤ I completely agree with Craig about your brilliant painting of the lighthouse. Really really love it. I also especially like the water in the eider ducks painting. As a printmaker, I also enjoyed seeing the glimpses of the Glasgow Printmakers exhibition in An Tobar.

Love the beautiful art you made! Can't wait to see other Mull-inspired stuff this summer 🙂

Hi Holly, I love your outdoor sketches. ❤

I love your plein air work Hollty. It should lood different from the "studio" work because it is! And I think your nest drawing is stunning. Not an easy subject to capture, but you did it justice. And as always, thank you for the recommendation of books!

Lovely vlog Holly! It takes bravery to paint/sketch on location, beautiful work!

Sooo enjoyed looking through your sketchbook! Would love to potentially see a sketchbook tour of the one you finished recently :) Also, drawing from life is bloody hard! I’m studying an MA at the moment and the first three months was just solid observational drawing so that we all got used to it and even the best artists struggle with it at first, keep going, it can be so rewarding! ☀️

That two page spread of the lighthouse is also very pretty ❤ stunning! I love it. I like hearing your perspective on drawing on location vs at desk!!

Loved this video. You always really inspire me to want to get my sketchbook out again. Love these relaxing videos and seeing your work xx

Oh blimey, I've always thought of herons as such impressive birds - I might have to revise my opinion! 😬 Beautiful sketches🧡

I love this vlog! It's so funny because I was just looking for my flat watercolor brush to paint as well...which I don't know where I put it...I love your plein air painting! It's something I wish to learn to do too. I like Sarah Burns on KZfaq. Thank you for the new KZfaq suggestion I will definitely take a look. But I also am in love with all your studies and outdoor paintings. I especially loved the nest that was my favorite!!! Just the way you see art is so incredible! I was like how is she going to do that...but wow. Your husband is right just pure talent! Also thank you for the Palestine fundraiser will also definitely be donating. Feeling frustrated with what more to do. I love you Palestine pin ❤. Thank you!

Stunning shots as you sketch the shipwreck!!! Wow! The drone shots ❤

The nest you did is also stunning, love the colours in it 🥰

The colourful shipwreck illustration is really nice!

So many beautiful sketches , I loved the birds and the nest and the details of the boats and ... Nature looks so beautiful and silent that must feel relax to sketch outside although it can be overwhelming too getting out of your 'save nest' . I've just started a Pith sketchbook myself , a small one , I like it lay flat . Thanks for sharing , looking forward to your next episode .

I enjoyed this video so much! It inspired me to go out and paint from real life too. I hope you sell your lighthouse painting as a print, I would love a copy!

Yes, postcards! I couldn't agree more with Greg 😁

Loved the lighthouse paintings. ❤

I love when you draw colourful birds, sooo pretty ❤

How lovely Holly. Those poor ducklings, and so sad for mumma duck. Your boats were beautiful! And your nest! I loved how proud Craig was of your art. Your "Ghibli" painting should definitely be a postcard! I also noticed you were using a Pith sketchbook. They're becoming a firm favourite of mine too. Thanks for these snippets of your week. x Nell.

Aw, the poor ducklings 🥺🙁 I love baby ducks

fantastic work Holly 👏 is there a way to buy a print of the lighthouse poscard?

Craig's reaction 🎉😂 yessss Holly is so talented

So upsetting to hear about the mum who was without her chicks the next day. So much injustice in the world! Beautiful artwork though Holly. Hope you are having a great time.

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It does have a Ghibli feel!!! I cannot paint outside: I have to be comfortable, and I can only paint from a picture...

Craigs seems like such a sweet caring husband ☺

How do you shower in the van? Now I will forever dislike herons , too.