I discovered your videos during a very dark, painful and isolated time in my life, and without going in to too much personal detail, they carried me through one of the hardest periods I've ever faced, kept me feeding the creative fire to keep it alive even when it was only a tiny spark, and are gently easing my return into making art again. You have more impact than you know, on more people than you know. You've carried so many us through our fatigue and creative blocks without even realizing it, so take your time with the same self-care you inspire in others. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself, and for being here for those of us, and I'm glad you are feeling better!

When I write a list, my first item is always, “Write a list.” That way I can start by ticking off the first item on the list! TFS your lovely world with us.

Actually had a breakthrough on my health issues, all along I felt like I needed to trust myself! Now that I know that my health professionals were on the wrong track, I feel like a heavy weight is off both my body and soul! While others were encouraging me to take medications that potentially cause serious side effects, I determined to not take them until tests showed I truly had the diagnosis! The problem turned out to be relatively easy to treat with no medication necessary! So thankful for you and the way you teach us to listen to ourselves and take care of ourselves! 🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️Blessed and safe days!

I too found you during lockdown and you are such a supportive and refreshing change from all the heaviness out there. I love your openness and bravery in letting us into your life, your frailties and your joys. You are totally inspiring, comforting and motivating - thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️❤️

What you've said has been so helpful about illness. My artwork changed after the head injury. I need to come across your vlog, today.

Ahhhh... i just had my Wendy tonic for the week... feeling so inspired now. Glad to hear you are on the mend. I love watching your videos and your plant babies are looking wonderful and as for your fairy friends, they are beautiful. Continue to take special care, thanks for sharing your art and Light 🌜

“Listening to our hearts - as they whisper quietly as the inflamed mind shouts daily.” Thank you from way down here in New Zealand - doing our best is absolutely the mantra for the week💜🌻

This is Sunday morning here as I watch your beautiful face… I loved your entry with the trees and a walk, then into your studio. Light look cool and I bought some fairy lights to hang in my studio . Lists have not been something I’ve done in a long time but maybe I should…. Spent time this week on a journal page and began another, but also worked in my courtyard. You do not need to apologize as you’ve been poorly so all in good time dear Wendy. You are such a delight my friend. I love your nook. Your new fairies are delightful. Just take your time and do not rush… your health is more important. I absolutely love your videos, Wendy Waffles are fine too. By the way the skylight with the blue skies is gorgeous… wish I could have one myself. Your plants look so healthy. I think James’s plants need to stay with you… Thank you for sharing your day with me/us. Loved the light filtered through the trees and the lovely daisies. Have a fabulous week and keep your light shining bright and sunny. Sending you softest hugs and love from me to you Wendy. Best to James too. 💐🌼🍀🌸🧚‍♀️😇🤗😘✨❤️

I appreciate your “Wendy waffles” though x I’ve probably said this before, but incase I haven’t… your vids always make me feel positive. Some of them hold really good advice and some are reminders and nudges towards those things I know already, but am resisting, for whatever reason. But wherever they take me, it’s enough for me to know that there are people like you and James in the world. ✨🙏🧚🏻✨🌻

So glad you are feeling better and are easing yourself back into things. My husband is very sick with a heart condition and his care has increased a lot recently. Watching your videos helps to remind me that my health is important, too, and I need to pace myself while giving him care. I have not had much time or energy for really doing much creatively and I feel the drain it's causing. We are so busy with doctors appointments and therapies, I'm exhausted by days end. I look at the pain and discomfort he is in and my heart breaks into a million pieces every time. All this to say you are an inspiration and I'm so glad I found you! Be well!❤️

Wow Wendy , just have to say Your Plant babies are loving Your new studio , so lovely to see. Sending You Bright Blessings to You both xxx

Wendy - thank you ❤ you make me smile. You're a great inspiration for me. Life does indeed have its ups and downs. When one is not feeling 100%, be it mentally or physically, just small mundane tasks are so very difficult to do. I'm on my 'golden road' to recovery and starting to get my creative mojo back. You as a person and your heart warming videos are so good for so many people. I'm so happy you are feeling tons better too Wendy. Continue with your 'self care' and I look forward to your next vid. Peace and love ❤.

No one who really cares about you minds when you take a break. When I find my friends are stressing, I remind them to care for themselves first. We get overwhelmed... I find that I respond well to doing something that needs doing first, then reward myself with doing something I want to do! Loved seeing that tiny new Gerber, what a treat❣

Wendy, you are sunshine on a rainy day even on your bad days. You bring me hope at a time when hope is what I need most. You are beautiful and bright inside and out! Blessing to you and James, who is the perfect man for you!❤

Wendy you are such a sweet soul. You give me inspiration to be my authentic self, thats been hiding for a very long time. Thank you for that. Blessing to you

Those little beautiful fairies......i love them!! They are all around us! Thank you Wendy!

I think as humans we never truly learn to "take it slow" while recovering from being sick. Just makes you wanna get on with life and if we didn't have the inner drive, we'd always be lazy 😅🙈💖🙏🏻✨

I can see your fairies as an inspirational little book to purchase. I love the little one you made. Have you thought about making one for sale? So darn cute!

Your videos are honestly so inspiring I feel so blessed after watching them ..thank you so much.. this video helped calm me down so much even though I'm currently struggling with mental health..it also made me feel much less lonely it's just like chatting to a best friend ..thank you 💗💚

You have been helping me rekindle the fire of self discovery in my art outside of the world's pressures. Thank you so much Wendy for all your art journaling videos in particular. Each upload is a joy! RE: "No reason to feel down:" I learned that when we are feeling down for no logical reason after an injury or illness, it's likely our body trying to depress us to protect us. So that we stay in bed and rest instead of pushing ourselves like we often want to. This is common with concussions especially. Just a little tidbit for anyone who may be feeling this also. 💞

I went through a short period of feeling unwell (and yes, brain-fog set in as well) but I managed to keep somewhat creative. I asked myself (without any guilt whatever), "Is there anything I really feel like doing?" And there was, so I switched projects for a while and that managed to keep me going (low-key) so I didn't completely stop being creative. I am back to my 'normal' self now. I have learned I have to be gentle with myself and stay away from feeling guilty about what I have to do for self-care.

so connect ..... after this month down with covid, its been challenging to find the energy and focus I need in my family and work life without buckling under the bossy boss!!!! ...I embrace doing my best is enough.......thank u

You could see it right in the beginning of the video, in your eyes and glowing skin, that you were feeling better and so upbeat!! Even your beautiful hair seemed to be shimmering!!!! Loved how you had it styled, wish I had enough hair to do that!!! You are such a breath of fresh air and positivity, thank you for your comforting and inspiring videos!!! Dance on sweet fairy queen!!!

From this gypsy soul to your pixie heart 💜 Thank you! 🧚🏽‍♂️

You are always a bit of sunshine even on your darkest days.

I've been watching your video while laying in bed. Felt totally exhausted for weeks now.. today was probably the worst. Watching your video made me feel I'm not so alone in feeling like this.. it does help... I saw the fairy on your video. I love fairies and mermaids... You always cheer me up.. 🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️💕

You are always so caring In your videos, you look after yourself and always make sure we are doing the same. Love your new fairy she is beautiful. Thank you Wendy, stay safe love and hugs xx

Loving your new studio, even after being sick you are so full of joy.🥰

I always feel so lifted after your videos Wendy! I’ve been subscribed for a long time and watch all your videos but I don’t think I’ve commented more than once or twice! So just wanted to drop in to say how much I enjoy your content, how inspiring you are and how much I love your attitude to art and life 💗 Keep doing what you’re doing! ✨ Ali x

Thanks for another wonderful video. The start of the week always feels overwhelming to me, especially when you work for yourself and have to plan your own time. You’ve reminded me to break down every task into a manageable action and just start from there 😊 Have a great week!! (I’m also very jealous of your fairy drawing skills. Figures and faces are my painting cryptonite haha!)

Watching your videos has helped me thru a large change in my life. I sold my home of 21 years and I am leasing it back until next year. I'll start the exciting and scarey process next spring of finding a new downsized home. Finding the courage to make the changes I needed was difficult ,but freeing at the same time. Art is a wonderful outlet during stressful times.

Everything has a cycle. Your creativity is part of you Ms. Human 💖

I have realized too that I need to relax and take care of myself instead of doing stuff for others. Thanks for sharing. I did a little bit of stuff today. I made a short list and accomplished most of it and did another instead. Love your videos and your studio is looking awesome. I love your work too.

I love your videos so much Wendy. I love the practice of just showing up. You really are a light to so many people. We love you, and James as well.

Thank you. I needed this today.

Dear Wendy, I absolutely agree ans have experienced the restfulness and peace after showing up and taking one step toward my dream. I stayed up one night (much too late, but in the zone) and accomplished a lot more than I thought I could. I have been resting much more deeply lately, and I’ve noticed that my sad moods aren’t as frequent. It’s as if our dream floats in us and eats away at us until we release it and become brave enough to take a step. I definitely needed to hear this. I can’t let myself slack off again! ❤ big hugs!

Congrats on 101 videos! I have loved every since one of them! thank you so much! I hope you are feeling better!

I just don't want your videos to end! 🙏 TY Wendy ❤️

Dear Wendy, I truly enjoy your beautiful, honest and calming videos so much! 💚 Thank you for sharing them with us. I feel such a strong connection within the creative process which can be a struggle sometimes. The way you share this really, really inspires me. Thanks again! Looking forward to a new video 🥰

So wonderful to see you back and feeling better! Thank you Wendy!

I like the Wendy waffeling… tend to watch you last on my you tube list at night … your voice calms me down and gives me lots to think about..take care

Perfect...just what I needed..THANK YOU

Good to see you´re recovering your health and energy! So beautiful and inspiring to see you drawing and painting, thank you so much for that!!! Close hug and a beautiful week, Wendy! ;)

Enjoying to spend a little time with you 😊 take care Wendy 💕 have a lovely new week.

Loving your new fairy! Love the watercolours you have chosen so far. Thank you for sharing with us.

I feel less alone with you and your videos. Thank you 🧚🏻‍♀️🌸

I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for being my 'lunch date' today. Take care and be well.

Don't feel bad Wendy girl, recovery takes time and energy so now slowly (unfortunately) is the word and don't be hard on yourself. Besides, you're very very good about setting goals for yourself with art, mailings, and errands. I make a mental note about when to get up, what project will I work on, and any appointments I have. But, they don't get done sometimes, so I get frustrated at myself. It's a cycle I'm working on nearly daily. I think I'm getting better about not feeling so frustrated, but it still happens though less now. My Chris is helping me with everything lately cuz I am now the proud (?) owner of a new hip. I am only 3 weeks post-op and this recovery is so hard. I have to look at my progress rather than having a negative attitude. I think you work hard at balancing your life and do it exceedingly well. I so very dearly love your fairy girls. The latest, I think--the one you were working on (or reworking) is such an adorable little Fairy. In fact I think she looks remarkably like you! I read some of your comments too and seems to me as if we're all cheering you upwards and back to feeling like your active Wendy. We all love you and your channel and I personally am excited about seeing more fairies as I am wild about everything fairy from the magical ones I barely see glimpses of on my forest walks (now curtailed during my recovery), but it's a great motivation for me to get back to; to my own little fairies I have here in my studio. This may sound crazy, but a way of cheering me up is to watch a few vids on, of all things, hedgehogs! They are mostly sweet, adorable, and so funny to watch. With little spindly limbs, a cute face, and yes, quills! I find them so endearing. Try it, Wendy. They make me smile and giggle. XOXOJane 🧚‍♀️🦔🧚‍♀️

You are such a light and source of inspiration for others, Wendy! Keep doing you and we will continue growing on our own journey in art and in life! You are so cute!!!

I love to see you drawing it's inspiring to me to get started Your little book was wonderful! And now to see your little people and to actually see you working on them brings my spirit up thank you

Thank you for keeping it real and the reminder to honour our bodies ebb and flow. Love the new 🧚 you have created.

Learning to give myself grace . Thank you for the reminders. Much love and light . I’m going to try your suggestions this week.

Only do your best! I love this and I love your new fairy so much. Looks like you found your flow. ☺

Thank you for your videos and words of wisdom. Very helpful to me!♥️♥️♥️

Glad to hear you're feeling better! Thanks for catching us up & remember to take it easy til you get back into the groove! :)

You are always so inspiring Wendy, just remember to pencil yourself in to your own diary and be extra kind to yourself 😊 xxx

I was happy to hear that you're feeling some better and truly take your time in coming back. Get rest and take care. Tell James hello. Sending love and big hugs Sherry 🦋🦋🦋

Thank you for letting us join you. Have a wonderful week 😊

Hi Wendy, this was a wonderful and uplifting video. It is indeed so important for all of us to give ourselves some grace as it's so easy to forget to do that, yet so easy to give other's grace. It's a wonderful reminder. Also I love the color of blue you added to your fairy. My heart and love sent to you to feel better each day. Thank you for a loving video.

Glad you’re feeling better Wendy❤️🌺🧚🏾‍♀️❤️

You showed up, you got work (happy mail checked off) done, you share tea with us, a new fairy is waking up on the page,your plant babies are singing with joy! When trying to recover from poor health, so many of us tend to push too hard, too fast. I was given the advice of twenty minutes to find balance - 20 minutes work, 20 rest, and 20 play per hour, to get through the day without overdoing, and feel virtuous about working, AND about self-care and rest. And when trying to find creativity, when your own muse falls silent, I have always found it helpful to think about what my muse might be doing (is your fairy making the flowers bloom in the studio for you? Or could it be that she's meeting up with all the others enjoying the dance of spring?). You are a muse, an inspiration to many of us - please celebrate that along with the gift of each new day! Thanks for sharing spring and flowers (heading toward winter in the southern hemisphere). Much love and light and big squishy hugs.

Your new fairy is beautiful. I agree that showing up, trying, and doing a little is a lot. Grace is our best friend. 💌 Thank you, dear Wendy, for inspiring us.

ahhhh! mini fairy book sooo sweet !

Thank you sooooo much for sharing inspiring uplifting laughter tea artwork wisdom hints and tips and sooooo much more lovely beautiful Wendy 💜💕💜

You r such an inspiration love you lots thanks so much

You’re doing great and little by little you’ll be back to having a full day! Take it easy a little at a time and you’ll do well! Hugs and good thoughts! 💕🧚‍♀️💕

Very inspiring. Dealing with family members with health issues is good but can be very draining. I like to fuss and look after everyone else and I generally forgot about me. Also sympathise with you about noisy neighbours. We moved last year from a house next to a very busy road where there was daily road rage. We have been very lucky to find a new home in the country away from human noise and it has been so amazing. The peace helps with healing. Hope you find your flow soon 😊

Thanks Wendy!! Perfect timing! Been feeling so overwhelmed, stressed, anxious... Great reminder & going to be sure to try to do this in personal life. Unfortunately, I don't have any control of work load 😔

You really,y do remind me of a fairy, you chose well, absolutely loving your videos, art and spreading positivity, have a blessed day lovely lady♥️🤗

Getting back to “normal” takes time🤪Be sure to go get yourself a well deserved cuppa tea now🫖☕️Cheers! And enjoy the rest of your weekend ✌️

I just wanted to say thank you for such an honest video and that it resonated with me so much. I went down with a really debilitating illness a couple of weeks back and it knocked me for six. Like you, it sapped my energy to the point where I couldn't do anything much. I am slowly starting to feel better but oh it is taking so long. It feels like for every forward step there are two back. Thank you for the reminder about rest. My sleep has been awful and I am needing to rest during the day, which isn't normal for me at all. Thank you for saying how it is fine to rest, to just do your best and believe that that is good enough. It's a hard concept for me but you are helping me to learn it. My gratitude this week is being thankful for finding you and your words of honesty and wisdom. Bright blessings xx

Have you ever heard the story about the tortoise and the hare? That is what came to my mind watching 👀 your video. Slow and steady always wins in the end.

Dear Wendy, Thank you for showing up, despite your illnesses and fatigue. Your a super star ⭐️ l have been very poorly, and it’s your videos that keep me motivated. I have had exhaustion and flare up with my rheumatoid arthritis. Please take care of yourself, your doing an amazing job. I love your studio and those beautiful windows. Love the fairies 🧚🏾‍♀️💕💐🧸🤗💟

Lovely to see you Happy that you are feeling better dear

My Darling Wendy. We don't come from the same place spiritually speaking....but your sweet approach to creativity has endeared you to me. Please accept this from my heart of love...... I pray that my Father God touch you with His powerful Healing Hand to renew and refresh you back to good health. Restore your loving appreciation of the remarkable beauty in His handiwork. Amen.

I so enjoy your videos. I'm so out of every flow there is and am finding it so hard to get going. Just a little is what I'll do. Thank you Wendy...

I love to watch your videos. Soothing and inspirational. I love your fairies and quotes. Your office is beautiful. I have looked to see if your Etsy shop is up. Waiting for it.

Glad to see you out in the glade recharging with Mother Earth. Feeling a bit more rested, that's always a good thing! 💐🌞

You are adorable, haha "make a list, then (wry smile) follow the list", lol. I'm so glad you are on your way to mending. Your advice to go for doing our best is so true, do what we can the best we can, and we won't be embarrassed with our efforts. Good beginnings, rest well. Lots of love to all.

I love your outfit here, dungarees and a sort of cottagecore top, it’s very sweet. You are so inspiring and just watching you bustle about the studio reminded me to get drawing and write out some creative to do lists. Please keep making videos! I’m going to have a look at your patreon.

Hi...sending you all the best vibes , we have to continue walking this life , there is a better tomorrow for everyone just need to work for it...I love last vlog too, the mini journal was so lovely.. See you next video, see you from a little place on the north of Mexico.

Beautiful advice Wendy 🥰🕊💕

Hi, Wendy! Watching your videos always makes me feel less guilty for not feeling ok. People tend to expect that we should always be ok, because there are always someone worse than we are, but, somehow, knowing that there is someone in a worse condition than I am, doesn’t make me feel better. On the contrary, it makes me feel even worse, because then I still don’t feel ok and I feel guilty for not feeling ok. I don’t know if that makes sense. The situation I am in doesn’t have an immediate solution, and saying that there are people who are worse than me makes me feel guilty for not having overcome my problem. And when I listen to you is as if I have listened that I have “permission” to feel bad, because things are really not ok. So thank you for being so genuine, so honest about how you feel, so I can learn to accept that I have “permission” to feel less good. I love your beautiful fairies. Thanks for keeping me company, because I am feeling a bit lonely at the moment ♥️✨♥️✨

Patience. Blessed be, Wendy & James.

You really should make a book of your little faerie book for selling on your platforms-it’s precious and has such a sweet message!!!❤

Sending lots of Healing Love to you xx

WE ALL LOVE YOU GYPSY. THIS VIDEO IS VERY SPECIAL, THANK YOU WOMAN, I NEEDED THIS . = :)

Take care of yourself, I’ll be here for you when you feel like it’s good for you to do your videos. The fairies took you to a good place to rest and recoup. I do like your cozy area in your studio. It’s important to have a feel good place everywhere you go. It was so wonderful to see you and your beautiful smile. Hugs, Fran

I've been out of my life flow for about four years now. Chronic illness is rough to accept and work with. I'm getting there though and your videos help 💜 I tell myself, just show up and do what you can, just like Wendy. Thank you for sharing your pottering around and your lovely fairies. It's appreciated more than you know.

I too have found that I’m needing to give myself a little grace. The last few months have been very challenging in so many ways. Getting out in nature is very helpful in bringing us back into ourselves. Creative’s I believe need a little time to rejuvenate on occasion, especially those of us that are very empathetic. The energy of the world is hard to ignore and can be quite draining at times making self care really necessary. Take good care Wendy, sending lots of love and blessings to you. ❤️✨🤗✨❤️

Dear Wendy, Just a little window into my menopause experience. From 47-57 I had a fairly torrid time of heavy bleeding, extreme anxiety and lethargy. Since my periods finished at 55 I have slowly recovered and had my second spring from 57 to current time at 61. I feel happy and healthy, myself again!! The only adjustment was that my energy levels have never returned to my pre-menopause levels but I have embraced this change and love the slower and more deliberate life I lead. I hope my story will give hope during dark days. Love and sunshine. Michelle.

Ah bugger. It happened. I got poorly yesterday. Stayed in bed all day. Going to try to go to work today but if I can't stay all day, so be it. Thank you for existing. Your energy is such a blessing to me.

Good news! Mercury Retrograde will end around June 2nd or 3rd, (with some shadow time few days after). It's been a challenging one and is effecting everybody, so be gentle with ourselves, everybody. Everyone I know is feeling wankey. Nourish, rest, sleep,play. ❤️

Take care dear Wendy💖 When my muse has gone into hiding and I want to get back into my flow I am in sync with you as my motto is always "just do a little something". And sometimes the little something is so enjoyable before you know it hours have passed in your happy place! 🎨🤩 Life truly is overwhelming it seems, therefore I've purposely worked at keeping mine as simple as possible as burn-out comes all too easy for me. I've learned how to say no and prioritize. I applaud woman like yourself that have created their own business. 👏👏👏 I also have learned (from watching your videos) how imperative it is to have a partner who is instrumental in helping to maintain the business.👫 Going at it alone just seems like an impossible task. I hope each day finds you closer and closer to your optimum health dear lady!💫💚 And thank you for keeping me company this morning...Mahalo! 🌺🌈 Mwah!😘😘🥰

Awww, I love the faeries! You are such an inspiration, Wendy. When will you be reopening your Etsy shop please? ❤️

Hello beauty! I just love your "Wendy" waffles!!!! Blessings

Love the watercolour fairy Wendy 💜

Hello dear Wendy... I'm writing to you from Chile. I used to watch your videos, but yesterday I listen to this one and it gave me the opportunity to analized my attitude on painting and drawing. For long time I felt stuck on my work. But now I'm going to follow some of your ideas. Thank you very much for your help 🙂

HellO WendY, Your Adorable 😊LoveD “ Step three,DO the stuff on the list” lol 😆 Your drawings are magical. Also love the big sista hoops also verY gypsY💕💖💗You RocK!🎨🎼🎵🎶

I finally have asked for help with an ongoing medical problem and found the medical staff were feeling overwhelmed too! So I have temporarily employed a cleaner so that I have a few clean areas and I can sit and art without guilt while I recover and learn the procedures that have been thrust on me!