There can never be enough videos of you. And of course there can never be enough videos about color and value. It’s a subject that I doubt anyone has ever gotten around to mastering. Thank you for all these wonderful lessons.

Sandi, I have learned more about Value from your last two videos than I have in my previous 44 years of playing with art. Thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity in teaching us. (Incidentally, I think you are also a natural teacher!) 😘

Hi Sandi, I am a 76yr old novice and to start with I wasn’t getting this value etc stuff, but then when you demonstrated it the haha bells rang. I’ve been enjoying your videos for quite a while and have learned so much. I started just art journalling 1st Jan 2016, and now find myself expanding into the full art field and it’s so big and sooooo exciting. Love Trills, in NZ. 😊❤

Am I the only one who watches these videos in sessions so that it makes them last longer? Haha! This was SUCH a good one, Sandi! Thank you, again, for all that you do for us. It truly is appreciated, especially for the hard work that is put into each and every video.

Hi Sandi, I really want to thank you!!!! I'm a new self taught artist, I watch your videos over and over and I have to say, this was the best learning video I have ever seen on value, I've taken classes, read books, logged 100's of hours watching you tube tutorials, you truly have a special ability to teach and explain, I just wanted you to know how much I really appreciate and look forward to your videos.

I ran home to watch this episode & sat down with pen & paper to jot notes, pause & rewind & jot some more, & that’s when you started to write in your sketchbook & I said “oh good!” because I really want to learn this. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!❤️

Sandi, thank you for another wonderful video. Your love for art comes through and inspires!!!

Sandi, you have such kind and generous energy so what you put out you get back! Not only are your videos wonderful and generous because we learn so much and it's normally stuff you'd pay for, it's also your personality that makes us viewers enjoy your videos so so much! This was another great one that I'm sure I'll return to repeatedly over time. Big hugs from the Netherlands!

Good afternoon Sandi!❤ I HOPE YOU NOTICE THAT I KEEP COMING BACK and now amid the Painting Birds Class, I have finally started to catch up (binge watching since Late 2023)…this was the MOST wonderful teaching video you have created…LOVED IT. LOVE it , you are wonderful, I learn slowly…Please keep um coming. Agree we can not get enough Understanding VALUE Xxxo Leslie

damn, hate it when your videos end! they're so good. xo

What a treat, 43 minutes packed with information! Thank you so much for your hard work!!

WOW, Sandi! These value videos are so amazing. I am a self taught artist who lives in mid-value land. My biggest struggle. Your videos make sense to me. Inspired to practice values so I can elevate my art. Thanks so much. Love you and your art. Corrie

This is a video I will watch again and again! (All your videos are like that actually) Thank you for taking time to teach us.

Sandi, please always share your craft and knowledge with your online community. You are such a calming presence, and seeing your process is inspiring and such a joy to watch. Don't let the negative comments get you down. I know that's easier said than done. Just always remember that some of the greatest artists had critics. Van Gogh didn't sell a single piece while he was alive, and your pieces hang in people's homes right now! Thank you for your contributions to the online art community. Only stop when it's right for you.

I have honestly learned more about value from you and your videos than I learned from my undergrad art degree classes. THANK YOU for all the work you put in to share this knowledge with us. Thank you for not gatekeeping. Thank you for explaining things in a way that make sense and feel attainable. I admire you and your art practice so very much.

I was just thinking about just how kind you are sharing this with us thank you Sandi ❤

Sandi you are a wonderful teacher. You transform these concepts with your accessible, understandable definitions and applications. I appreciate all that you share with us.

I love the way you've broken down each example by showing it in black and white, it makes the explanation very clear to understand 🥰

Thank you!! Sometimes I have a hard time really grasping the technicalities of art concepts that relate to color even though I went to graphic design school and have been making art for a long time. You really clarified some things for me in this video (and your last one with the swatching). You’re able to break it down and give just enough explanation and visual examples that I don’t get “lost in the weeds.” Plus, I LOVE your authenticity. I always look forward to your videos!

I give this video 10,000,000 chef's kisses. Perfect lesson! I learned so much from this. Thank you!

Dearest heart Sandi, thanks again for the big help with the lessons. There is really so little out there for this kind of interpersonal sharing and teaching. My head is exploding with these "new" (to me) concepts now and running off to put some practice to the info you have given. Thank you sweet pea! Keep em comin!

Sandi, this was a masterclass in an hour. You’re so gentle and generous and funny! Most of your videos make me want to paint but this one REALLY made me wanted to learn more. Thank you. So many blessings. Oh. And the introduction to Maud Lewis. I literally cried when her saw her artwork. All the love to you XX

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen for explaining/understanding value. Thank you, Sandi!

Hi Sandi! There is a landscape artist called Clarice Beckett who was a master of value. She followed a school of painting run by someone called Max Meldrum, where they were all taught to squint at the subject and place absolute priority on getting the values right. Value was prioritised ahead of colour or detail. There was a whole system to it which is really interesting to look up. Her paintings are absolutely beautiful . There is an amazing story to her as well, because her paintings they were almost lost because her family stored them all in a hay barn open to the weather, and they were only discovered recently. Her father thought her paintings were rubbish and wouldn’t let her have a studio, so she had to paint everything plein air. You might be interested in her! And also in the value system she followed. I keep intending to try it out. As always, I LOVE your videos and thank you so much for your hard work, generosity and warmth. It’s always a dose of happiness to watch your videos! 🥰💕

This was absolutely fascinating, Sandi! I know I will be rewatching several times. Your insight is invaluable to me as I am learning about composition and value. So, so good! Thank you for sharing! Blessings!

Just brilliant. Those little thumbnails made the concept of value so clear!

You are such a natural teacher Sandi and your knowledge, generosity, encouragement and humour are what keeps us all coming back❤️ Thank you so so much for sharing all of this valuable information in such a fun and positive way, I feel like I'm learning so much from you🙏🏼

I just want to thank you so much for all of this inspiring and educational content❤ In art classes, I’m not sure why but the colors and value work was never any fun, but seeing you so passionate really gives me creative inspo and energy 😊❤ Have a blessed weekend Sandi!

you give a lot of yourself Sandi and your art continually grows. You are cooking !!. Let your passion and energy take you where you want to go and dont let anything get in the way. xo

Thank you so much Sandi! I’ve been following you for a few months but always watched your videos without acting on the exercises. Today I’ve followed your values mixing video and this one and I’m blown away at how much I underestimated this skill. It’s made me look at all my work and now I understand why on some pieces I just could find that finished sweet spot. I had the values all in the mid, especially watercolours and glazing. This is a brilliant video and I’m so grateful for you and your lessons that are available on KZfaq. Thank you thank you! Wendy xx

Thank you for everything you do for the art community Sandi! You gorgeous videos are always full of inspiration, great information, yummy visuals, permission and encouragement to play and explore, and most importantly you exemplify a positive mindset about how we should see our own art and all of that has been so invaluable to me. I thought I’d write to mention that since at the end the video you mentioned that some comments made you sometimes think about stopping to make videos and I was like nooooooo!!! lol they’re not talking badly to my Sandi!! Tell me who they are!! lol I know it might be easier said than done but try to not let those blobety blob comments make you think of stopping because you have super fans who anticipate your videos like nobody’s business. I’ve watched and loved every single one of them and have rewatched many over and over and I needs my Sandi fix, you hear? lol 💗

I was shocked at how this video opened my eyes and mind further enabling me to improve my artwork. I CANNOT WAIT to experiment...not only painting, but studying accomplished painter's work. This is abolished for me. Thank you, Sandi💖💖💖💖💖💖💖👐🏻👍🏻👏🤗😁

“Nope, now you lost an eyeball”….that’s the way most of my art making goes! So funny! Thank you so much for this informative and helpful video!

You are an amazing artist, and a wonderful warm person that everyone relates to! You dear heart are the best!

And this is why you’re my favourite KZfaqr. Mind blown with all the new knowledge I just acquired. Blessings ❤

I so appreciate all the time you put into your videos. They always inspire me to keep being creative, let go and have fun. I wish I could erase any unkind comments. When people are not nice it reminds me of Brene Brown's talk "Step into the Arena". Getting on social media takes courage because it leaves us vulnerable. Keep sharing (as long as it is fun for you), because WE creative people appreciate ALL you do for us. Sending love

The most illuminating video I have watched. Using examples to demonstrate how to use value was fascinating and so helpful. Thank you, Sandi!

Thanks so much Sandi. I have learned so much from you. I never get tired of watching your videos.

Yes!! Super helpful, super clear and simple. Definitely feel like I understand more of why some things work and somethings don't. 🥰

Ive been rewatching your videos all week. Thanks so much Sandi, love this session tips on value. You offer so much here. appreciated

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! -Learning so much from you. Really appreciate all you share ❤

Wow Sandi, what a comprehensive education on value and composition 💥 this was incredible and invaluable. I learned so much from this video. Mind blown 🤯. Hugs from NC.

Sandi, I really enjoy your videos. I learn so much. I am glad you talked about "Outsider" art. As an untrained artist, I feel that the outsider group is overlooked. There is something to be said about the beauty of the paintings and drawings of the untrained artists. I want you to know that your videos are invaluable. I have watched you for a long time. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 🎉

Thank you so much Sandi! It’s just so amazing to be able to see you every two weeks, sharing your art practice in all its forms. I don’t make time to watch hardly any other art videos! For many reasons, your videos uniquely hold my attention. I always feel inspired afterwards and I just feel so blessed that you offer this to us free. Wow. Thank you again for making the world a brighter place with all the colors and textures and variety, along with your bright and positive personality. ❤You are most definitely accomplishing the goals you set forth for yourself at the start of beginning this channel!!!

Sandi, I am so excited to see where you might go with these more “art teacher”-style videos!! I was feeling a bit bummed when you went to only posting every-other week a few months ago, but if halving your posts is allowing you the spaciousness to make these “lesson plans,” it is so worth the extra wait :)

Amazingly valuable information on values! You are a great teacher and inspiration! It really helps to learn the ABC’S and see you demo them. Thank you Sandi. ❤

Very much appreciated that you make such educational and entertaining videos!

You teach us so much. Ive noticed how your style has changed over the years.

A haven't learnt this much about color, value and composition since uni. This video has so much condensed info in so little time, it's eye-opening. Thank you so much for all the tips!!

Hello Sandi. I'm Monica from Texas. I've loved doing some paintings with oil pastels but I had lost a touch and I found your videos last night. I'm really learning new ways to keep my paintings from transferring to a different page. Thank you so much for your videos.

Than you, Sandi. As a self taught painter (can't bring myself to say artist😆), I've never really understood value, so this has been fab and will be so useful. You have also inspired me to loosen up my overly 'tidy' style. As a tight painter, this is a real challenge and I laugh at myself when I find myself naturally getting fussy. Be more Sandi, I have to say.

Hi from Australia Sandi.... I catch up with your videos whenever I need to do the ironing! What a great, fun way to pass the time. They're so informative and there is always something new. Thanks so much for sharing your time and expertise.

Wow Sandi this video lesson is so great and blown away by your generosity in sharing your knowledge like this.

Hi Sandi, this is so amazing and helpful, how you demonstrated and explained, I took my sketchbook and did the exercises and took notes andI think I like to watch the video once more... I'm 62 and a self-taught artist, started 5 years ago and I want to learn all this stuff. Thank you so much, you are the best!

Thank you thank you Sandi!!!! You are sooo helpful. The time you give us is immensely appreciated. I am always anticipating seeing you here and your videos. ❤️

This has helped me so much with composition! Thank you so much Sandy! I’ve struggled with composition for years, and listened to others explain it, and it just never clicked for me. Understanding value in regards to eye leading and focal point not just ‘lines’ is such an ‘eye opener’ 😋 Now off to practice!

My comment showers you with gratitude! Holy cow. This video really challenged me. I learned so much and tried to follow along and introduce values I normally don't grab. And thanks for sharing Maud Lewis. I'm going to have to watch this video a few times to really get it!

Wow! Thank you so much for this video. It is choc full of teaching and examples. I struggle with thumb nails and planning, it was something Liz Steele loves doing and I struggled with it because I'm a detail/perfectionist my brain scrambles. You managed to demystify it for me. And you've inspired me to break out my set of gouache! Your explanations of value and composition are top. I realise I sort of do things by instinct, rather than planning, and you've pulled the bits of rules in my head together and expanded them into understanding. Thank you so much ❤

A masterclass!

Excellent, much-needed information…thank you!

Love love love this week.. Always enjoy your videos and learn so much as well as share a laugh with your sense of humour but this week was super dooper informative. As soon as I finish this comment I am rushing to my studio to play. Thank you so much for your generosity. With thanks from Lynn, Australia 🦘🌞

I’ve recently discovered you and I’m in love with your videos! Thank to you I feel so much more free in my art and I care much less about what people think. I got so much from this video! Thanks for all you do!

Thank you Sandi and Kudos! So much thought & time went into this video so we can understand value. So many examples from paintings, books, art yours and other and live demo! You gave us a masterclass 💕🙏🏻💕

You are the best Sandi. Thank you

Very helpful videos on value Sandi. Thank you. I’ve been painting for over two decades and found this to be a great refresher course!😊

I truly feel like you have shown me the light 💛🙏 Thankyou for such a fun teaching of such a fundamental.

So so helpful ❤️ Thank you Sandi

Love this so much Sandi…. Or only a good reminder , but also to help us understand more your work too!

Hi Sandi. Sorry about your voice, we don't mind though. Fantastic video, love you taking the extra time to explain so well. Your videos are such fun and you are amazing. Thank you.

Thanks Sandi, I think you are just wonderful. I have been painting for a long time and teach a mixed media group and you really add to my knowledge as well as inspire me in my own work and in my teaching.

The best lesson in value I have seen - thank you so much for sharing. I am taking this information to a painting class I am attending tomorrow - love your work sooo much.

Do you Pay thousands of dollars and have to deal with parking and getting to and from and being in debt to go to university to learn all this art information OR have a wonderful teacher like Sandy, who is a wealth of knowledge and lovingly shares her information for free that you can sit down in the comfort of your own home, or wherever you want to be even in your pyjamas, or your art room with a fur baby and a coffee or if you’re disabled like myself can snuggle up in bed with a heat pack and a fur baby and enjoy a similar education, but one that makes a lot more sense and is not overwhelming but is down to earth and broken down into chunks and explained perfectly I think I’ll take the latter approach. Thank you Sandy.

Fascinating! You've made it so clear with your sketchy bits and the other finished article examples. Thank you.

Thank you so much for explaining and demonstrating so clearly tonal values. It's the one thing that has always confused me. You are so lovely to watch and listen to, even though you had a scratchy voice ( I hope you have recovered ?) I look forward to the next video, and do appreciate how much time you put into making these. Once again, many thanks.

Love love love this video Sandi so many light bulb moments! Values can be hard to get your head around but breaking it down in the way you have here was absolutely fabulous and helps so much thank you ❤

Wow!!! The lightbulb in my head finally turned on! Your examples are amazing! Watching the values transform the painting like that was mind blowing! I would love if you could do one a similar one composition! The golden ratio etc break my brain!

thank you so much Sandi!!!! Amazing video 🤗

Thank you Sandi! I'm one of your silent followers. Time to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You have such a lovely voice, and your art is inspiring! Thanks for keeping me company today while I sat on my art table! Much aloha from the islands!❤💕🌺🙋‍♀️

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou 🤗 . This is wonderful learning for me and I am so grateful to you for the generosity you show in sharing your own learning and yourself, you are truly one of life’s lovelies ❤️

Great Video, Sandi, thank you!

This was the absolute best video, I backed up several times to take notes! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!❤

A amazing lesson on value - I have had such a hard time understanding this concept and putting it into practice. This video along with the first has helped me begin to grasp what value means, and how it should be used when creating. I especially like your walk through of other artists work and the practical approach you showed in your demonstration. I am sure this is a video I will rewatch like so many others of yours to hone in on all the wonderful information. And I like so many others here will continue to remind you what a tremendous "value" you are to me as a teacher, artist, encourager and all around wonderful person. Thank you again for all your hard work in making this and so many of your other videos, instagram reels/stories and sharing of your life and work - it is so appreciated!

Thank you Sandi! Being reminded to focus on value is definitely something I need right now. Even have gone to art school it is easy to forget and not push yourself. I appreciate you and just love your videos. Thank you so much 🙏

Thank you so much, Sandi! Your videos and classes are helping me tremendously in building a painting practice. The value lessons are a huge help!

Brilliant! Very instructive and approachable...

I'm loving learning from you Sandi, thank you ❤

thanks again Sandi for some great tips and tricks !!

Thank you so much for this video. I've learned A LOT.

Hey Sandi! Thanks for showing me the value of values! ❤

Wonderful video! A great part 2 to last week's video. Explaining as you sketched the concept was very powerful. Thanks as always for sharing with us!

Learned so much from this Sandi. Thanks so much.

Thank you Sandy! The demonstrations are so helpful.

Excellent lesson. Thank you.

Sandi, thank you so much for this wonderful video. It almost feels like thievery that this is free, haha! you do a wonderful job explaining and i love hearing you muse over your creative process. i feel like my art has gotten better just from watching you! Blessings!

Great video on values! Thank you! I’m very inspired.

I love your videos! Your voice is so comforting and I love learning from you!! Thank you!!

you are AMAZING!!!! LOVE your channel a lot!

So helpful thank you Sandi - the videos are informative and fun and relaxing and I could listen for hours! Very grateful for your generosity in sharing all your tips and your exuberant and joyful artwork.

Wow! Thank you so much for your generosity in this, Sandi!

WOW what a great explanation of value. I got so much out of this video. You are great at what you do. I’m waiting for the day when a book is published by you❤️