Stretching Myself With Texture & Color

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Жыл бұрын

Playing with texture, color and depth in my work and boy oh boy do I learn a lot as I work through some projects. I can't wait to share them with you! I go from very loose to very tight (tight for me) in this body of work. The supplies I use in this video are listed below with links.
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PODCAST INTERVIEWS:
Jeanne Oliver: Episode 54: The Lies of Perfectionism with Sandi Hester
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Sneaky Artist: Episode 38 (part 1) Painting for Joy:
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Sneaky Artist: Episode 38 (part 2) Painting for Joy:
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ArtWank: Episode 72 Artist and KZfaqr
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Authentic Obsessions: Episode 31 Enjoying the Process www.authenticobsessions.com/e...
Authentic Obsessions: Episode 45 Sketchbooks
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SUPPLIES:
*TALENS ART CREATIONS: www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10019...
*XL LARGE MOLESKINE SKETCHBOOK
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*PENTEL OIL PASTELS: www.kqzyfj.com/click-10019936...
*NEOPASTELS:
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*PIGMA SENSEI:
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*TEMPERA STICKS:
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Пікірлер: 328

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

So many artists are afraid of color, but not Sandi! If you want to learn how to really use color, you have to totally immerse yourself, be generous with the medium, and be bold enough to balance bright hues against one another. Well done!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

I totally agree Blick! Thank you ❤️

@richelle9193 Жыл бұрын

Sandi, you have truly transformed my world. I've been pursuing art in a more meaningful way over the last few years. After finding your channel recently it has been my biggest motivator and light in my tunnel. Thank you for being you and for all that you choose to share ❤️ you are such a light ✨️ you have provided positivity , inspiration , encouragement and wisdom to my art journey at just the right time, I am forever grateful

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Well goodness- thank you for such a kind and encouraging comment ❤️

@karinmeira Жыл бұрын

Today is the day I’m going to stop feeling weird that I too write “colour notes” since forever on my sketches, as a reference for later use! ! And the coloured paper for backgrounds is just too good of a thing! Thanks Sandi!

@karinmeira Жыл бұрын

Oh, yes: and the way you usually separate your sketchbook pages with transparent paper to stop smudge, reminds me of the drawing pads from 40 years ago I had in primary school, where ALL pages had thin transparent paper between them. All! When my picture wasn’t of the smudgy type, I’d remove the thin sheet to use it as tracing paper in some other type work. Fun!

@Steohna2013 Жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel about a month ago via Kriksis' video that was inspired by your soft pastel works. It motivated me in turn to bust out my soft pastels, make a mess, and just play. I really appreciate the way you convey the joy of playing with art materials, not being "too precious" with them, and simply following your creativity, wherever the sources may lead. Great reminders for artists and for life in general. Thanks Sandi!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lisadw1408 Жыл бұрын

I love love love that multiple owl sketchbook page. This is such an inspiring video!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa!!!

@missmishpot Жыл бұрын

Construction paper! This is such a fun video!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌

@kathsoulsby873 Жыл бұрын

You are a pro at painting animals...I think my favourite sketchbook painting so far is the one with all the animals. They were all super cute but the bat was adorable. Hope to see more in the future. Well done as usual..

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kath!!!

@mvswaaij Жыл бұрын

Oo, that tiger is so great !!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

I like him too!

@quinetteadaobiartsofanapos9756 Жыл бұрын

Wow changing the colour up in drawing is so cute , you don't know how happy I am to see this tecnique.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

That technique is soooo wonderful!!!

@alisonmcnaught5077 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandi loving your portraits but your jungle scene is fantastic. I love it. You are so inspiring thank you x

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alison!!!!

@trishmontesano6703 Жыл бұрын

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Great videos, beautiful art work!!! That house, the owls, all these faces and then you pulled out your animal scene?!!!!! I loved it ALL. Thank you so much for sharing!!! I hope you are feeling better!!😍

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Trish!!!

@robinallen8841 Жыл бұрын

I love your jungle pages! I love the the busy background! It’s your style ❤️

@KayeHinson 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE this page in your sketchbook. I have to say the little squirrel is my favorite critter. but oh my, all the color, composition is great! intuitive painting.. you got it going!

@dianegibbs Жыл бұрын

Love the animal page! The tiger and the brown-red bear and the iguana are all so different but INCREDIBLE!!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend!!! It was such a fun project!!!

@athieliagriffin7957 Жыл бұрын

I love the animal painting. So glad you didn't fold it, it would make awesome children's wall paper! Lov it!

@paulahilliard1201 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Always super inspiring

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paula!

@impish22 Жыл бұрын

here we go again.. making Friday more wonderful with Sandi..!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awe - thank you Marie!!!

@MSKCCooke Жыл бұрын

Sandi I loved that tiger lounging over the limb!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

He’s my fave too!

@meredith7236 Жыл бұрын

That. Restaurant one is brilliant

@labcat647 Жыл бұрын

Watching while playing with an abstract portrait in my sketchbook. I checked out Sara Dyer… and still trying to figure out the style she and you are working in. You said your mom didn’t think a particular painting was in your usual style. I would love it if you did a “Sandi Hester 101” for those of us coming from different ways of painting… something like a blurb for an upcoming exhibition about your artistic vision and what you are chasing. I studied with Ardith Goodwin, and she was all about defining your signature style and vision of beautiful, but every artist is different in how they think about their work and whether they have defined a style. Whatever it is, your work keeps me coming back for more.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel like I talk about my style over lots of videos. It kind of seeps in 😂

@labcat647 Жыл бұрын

@@sandihester I’ve watched all your videos. I’m intrigued.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

@@labcat647 thank you!!!

@robincivis9501 Жыл бұрын

You saved the best(imo) for the last. I would buy a copy of your animal composition. I love Love LOVE it!!! OMG!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin!!

@angiejoh.7156 Жыл бұрын

"Bumpity" I love it and this word is now going into my vocabulary. Thank you. Love you. Hugs. P.S. Your hair is AMAZING! So is your art.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

😂 use it 🙌

@soylentlyso3219 10 ай бұрын

The tiger lounging on the branch is amazing - so much character in so few strokes

@Julie-vy3oz Жыл бұрын

I’ve been inspired to play in my A3 sketchbook because of you! They are all delicious.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awesome Julie!

@christinedozier6071 Жыл бұрын

LOVE the jungle. Perfect, perfect. Thx for sharing

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it!

@christinefisher5716 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE those animal pages!!! Such fun. That is on my to-do list for sure! Thanks for another great video, Sandi!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it Christine!!!

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

It definitely seems like the animals from the Patreon sessions “go together”, I guess bc the piece is cohesive and richly interwoven. It’s wonderful !!!

@dianegibbs Жыл бұрын

Love the sarah dyer challenge stuff you did! And brilliant on taping the two color Paper together!!!! Those were fab! I always feel compelled to stop in the middle of the video and tell you what is so exciting! Oh and I have that red clock too!! Ok now to finish watching! Go Sandi go!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

That doesn’t surprise me that you have the red clock! Does yours still work because mine didn’t work for very long 😞

@LemonadeOnMars Жыл бұрын

This was so incredibly inspiring Sandi! Catch me rushing to buy oil pastels and watercolours right away. You're amazing, thank you for everything you share with us!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awe - thank you ❤️

@teresamazotti1315 Жыл бұрын

I love the jungle page with all the animals!! It's awesome.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Han-uz1tl 5 ай бұрын

Love all your animals -- they look so alive in their whimsiness!

@sadiepaula6814 Жыл бұрын

In the past week I have binge watched all of your videos. You are so wonderful, talented, and inspiring! Thank you!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Welcome and thank you ❤️

@lindacoleoriginalart379 Жыл бұрын

I find such inspiration in your videos. I find myself rushing to my studio even before I’m done watching. Thank you!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

That makes me happy to hear Linda!!!

@ellengoodloe9786 Жыл бұрын

a week behind in my viewing so just now looking at this one. I loved your final Sarah Dyer project. The layers of colours, texture and animals is incredible.!

@kristinaalvinasophiajonass5798 Жыл бұрын

If you ever make a print of the pages with the animals, then I would be really happy to buy one. ❤️🙏😍

@LemonadeOnMars Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Very much this! I absolutely loved that large jungle spread with the animals in every which way. Soo good and so inspiring

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristina!!!

@jamiefulwood5999 Жыл бұрын

@@sandihester please, I hope you do. It is beautiful and a great gift to give to my friend, who loves and rescues animals

@KittehNow Жыл бұрын

I just love it

@quietlife7186 Жыл бұрын

I really LOVE all of the detail in your last sketch of all of the animals! Your skills as an artist really SHINE in that project! Thank you for sharing Sandi!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@beckycollett917 Жыл бұрын

I love how loose you worked the figures in the challenge. I am inspired.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

So glad it was inspiring!

@firdyk Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandi love to see your happy sketches. Love the animal spread!

@kevintuituu8108 Жыл бұрын

Love when you yap! Blessings, Kevin - Australia.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Well, thank you Kevin!

@MonicaReents Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE seeing what you create in your sketchbooks ❤️ The last artwork you shared, of all the animals, would make a gorgeous art print! Everything you showed today, really helped to refill my well of inspiration 🙌 Thank you! I hope you have a great week, Sandi!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Soooo glad to hear it refilled the well 🤗

@Fie.Franciska Жыл бұрын

I gotta get on Sara Dyers patreon at some stage, cause I just keep hearing amazing things, and your paintings look amazing ! Im currently prepping for a painting a day of October, cant waaaait to paint them, Im kinda getting over only doing pencil right now and you def got me amped up with your video today :D

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

So glad it amped you up 🤗

@emmahundleby 4 ай бұрын

Love those oil pastels sketches. Very inspiring indeed. ❤

@uktree1 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring, so freeing, so natural. Thank you, Sandi. X

@annrubino6252 Жыл бұрын

Terrific work Sandi - the portraits are hilarious and endearing. I will give this a try. The two page sketch of animals in trees is just excellent. Blown away with your versatility!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@glorianeiman726 Жыл бұрын

The last piece you showed in your journal was wild if I may use a pun. I really liked it. Thank you. Can't wait to see more on the larger jkurnals.

@priyajoshi4838 Жыл бұрын

OMG THE THUMBNAIL ALONEEEE 😍😍😍 perfect start in the studio ❤❤

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@Bbemt Жыл бұрын

Your art inspires me so much. I just found your channel in the right time, thank you

@gilliani.4328 Жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed and am inspired by this video! I actually have really loved the few videos I’ve watched of yours. I’m a fan!

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

Such nice work. I so like getting to see your figure drawings like these.

@missmishpot Жыл бұрын

I just love all your videos. Your art is so happy making, and your instruction is so helpful and inspiring. I don’t watch the videos in order, sometimes I need a certain video at the right time, and sometimes I watch some more than once as. Is the case with this one, but I love them all. Thank your for posting all of these fantastic videos for public consumption.

@aquacommelina 3 күн бұрын

I so enjoy your art. So much fun and inspiring!! Thank you very much for sharing with all of us. If you need something that will not harm you and help your allergies, see if you can find some stinging nettle. It is a natural antihistamine. You can put it in a tea for or you can eat it cooked. It tastes similar to spinach when it's cooked. Blessings!!

@StudioDupont Жыл бұрын

Oh I love your lines😍 definitely somehing to explore further

@doloresh.4515 2 ай бұрын

You are helping me learn how to play. Thanks.

@christinebarone2151 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a fun video 🎉! You set the path for all those who are afraid to walk out of their comfort zone. Play is so important and most of us need to follow our beloved Sandi Hester. 🥰

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine!

@melissapaints Жыл бұрын

Love your car sketches, Sandi! So inspiring!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@burrrli Жыл бұрын

I loved everything you showed us! Your videos are so inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing your art so openly.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@sueanderson7386 Жыл бұрын

Hi, i really love your work,. Changing the colour of the oil pastel line on a coloured background works so well. I found these figure and portraits captivating. They so beautifully observed. Oh, so much great work, i think I'll have to watch this video again!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue!

@dennismanning3964 Жыл бұрын

great energy in your sketches. thanks for the inspiration

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis

@rosemcguinn5301 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable as always. Love your way with color!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rose!!!!

@monicabiashi4866 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always! Loved everything from the colored pages to your beautiful and inspiring sketch books!💖🌟

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Monica!

@GillianCrossArt Жыл бұрын

Always love your sketches Sandi.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gillian!!!

@maggiesmith6519 Жыл бұрын

OMG what???!! Everything you did with Sarah Dyer Patreon is absolutely charming and amazing! You are so inspiring with all your exploration and experimentation!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awe - thank you Maggie!!!!

@SaraEFR74 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that animal painting!!!!!

@MichaelWurmJr Жыл бұрын

These are SO GOOD Sandi!! Loved this look at all of your artwork! Can't wait for your landscape class!! You know I'll be the first in line.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

I do know that Michael!! Thank you for your constant encouragement friend!

@scoanime Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Sandi. I loved when you connected the two different color papers together. So fun and bright

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra!!!

@Harkart59 Жыл бұрын

I'm in love with your animal drawings!! Wow! They're fabulous!!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cyndi!!!

@michl6688 Жыл бұрын

Eeee! This was so packed with inspiration! Your animals are beautiful! I cannot WAIT to take your landscape class. 😊💚

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mich!!! I’m so excited about the landscape class!!!!

@joysmith6729 4 ай бұрын

I think the Animal pages are fabulous. I loved that so much.❤ I also loved your drawings on the colored paper. Very inspiring. I just ordered some colored paper very inspirational video. Thank you.

@caroldrummond1389 Жыл бұрын

thanks again for sharing your process!. Love especially one of the first books you showed with the lone lemur in the jungle. Nice painting. Loved it.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol!

@jillwilson8459 Жыл бұрын

Wow - the animals at the end are amazing!! It would make a great mural in a kids room. ❤

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it would!

@kerenvalentin7082 Жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy, I really liked your animals, they look so good. You must've had fun doing that class. Oh, and l really, really like the one you did with the man on the blue color paper. His expression was great. This was a nice video, thanks. Have a great weekend and week to come. 😸

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SueKivley 11 ай бұрын

LOVE the animal forest!!

@juliedeschamps8558 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Sandi! I just became one of Sarah's patrons this month because you mentioned her in a past video. Loving it so far! I will be checking out the Zoom replay. :)

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Ohhh awesome Julie!

@emmiejackson7554 Жыл бұрын

Sandi, I'm about half way thru this video and am already both challenged and inspired!! Thank you! Loved all the sketchbooks from your trip, etc. So grateful that you are sharing them with all of us! (Now back to the video!)

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awe - thank you so much Emmie!!!!

@juliel1565 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandi for more inspiration to do daily sketchbook work. Everything does not need to be display ready!!😊

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

The “non display ready” is how we get to the “display ready”

@ruthstettmer-sultana6478 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel Sandi and I am binging on your videos. Thank you so very much for the inspiration you are giving here! 🙏🏻 Love your work 👏👏🌸

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ruth!!! Welcome and thank you for watching!!!

@trudyhoneycutt452 Жыл бұрын

Another greatly anticipated video!! Don't you just LOVE Sarah Dyer's Patreon??? A MUST for sure!!! Thank you for sharing so many of your recent works, Sandi!!! Happy Creating!!!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Yes - she does a great job with it!

@scottmonti3783 Жыл бұрын

You always inspire me Sandi. Thank you, Thanks you. 🎨

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

🤗

@lynnebennick382 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel this week and so love this picture of all the animals and all the colors. I have tried to paint loose and abstract but have yet to accomplish that trait. Love your videos.

@MickeyC321 Жыл бұрын

Was hoo! I finally got my sketching journal AND the tempera stick paints! Yaaaassss! Today is THE day I let loooossseee! Thank you Sandi! Gotta go get started.🥰

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤗🤗🤗

@amirghodousi9848 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! you are very good talking about your idea, so i like your works.😊

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janeandclementine Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED that animal page, especially the tiger. I always look forward to your videos, for the inspiration but also because I get to add some “Sandiisms” to my vocabulary. This weeks include furff, phif and scruffiti. Thanks Sandi!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Jane this cracked me up!!!! You’re the best!

@cathybockel1213 Жыл бұрын

Love the colors too.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HeatherQuaine Жыл бұрын

I freakin love you!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Awe - thank you ❤️

@dawdlingcahoot Жыл бұрын

HOOT HOOT lol thank you Sandi! your art sharing is always such a pleasure

@Seneca85 Жыл бұрын

Sandy, I always so enjoy your vlogs. You really open my mind to so many ideas and approaches. Thank you 🇦🇺

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you!

@andreajlmoore Жыл бұрын

I am so excited for your coming landscape class/course. I sure hope I’ll be able to take it! But even if I’m not, I’m excited that others will and that you will have created it!

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrea!!!

@corinnapetry65 Жыл бұрын

The animals sketchbook page you did is EXQUISITE! I love the figure drawing, too.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Corinna!

@wild.soul.sketchbooks Жыл бұрын

Love this video Sandi. Your jungle animals spread is amazing, it would make really beautiful wrapping paper or fabric designs!!! Looking forward to next weeks journal tour🥰x

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

It would make great wrapping paper!

@margaretspringer9197 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Sandi! Thanks for another great sharing. I love the big animal spread and the smaller lemur painting in your sketchbooks, and as always, I appreciate your willingness to try just about anything! Hope your allergies are better.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

I will try just about anything won’t I 😂 - it’s fun and good to stretch yourself

@impish22 Жыл бұрын

Sandi, I am so proud of your channel growing, which is so deserved. Over a year ago, I started sharing some of your videos on FB, as much as I could... because honestly, your videos bring such joy into my life and I wanted to share the love.. ; )

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing Marie and THANK YOU for sharing - I really really appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️

@dianele608 Жыл бұрын

One can learn from your owl. Thanks for sharing.

@sandylee1717 Жыл бұрын

Always FUN

@KLeonardM Жыл бұрын

Great video Sandi

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathleen 🥰

@candyjones9989 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandi, I find your work playful and joyful. I love that your work is colourful. Also, the fact that you did not go to art school gives me hope that there are different routes to becoming a professional artist. Thanks for sharing. Keep doing you.

@sandihester Жыл бұрын

Soooo many amazing artists didn’t go to art school!!!