SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE that Changed My Life

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Sketchbook Challenge; Frustrations & Building New Habits in just 7 days. My amazing 7 day sketchbook art challenge that healed my soul and led to building new creative habits, frustrations and wahoos along the way! I wondered, how can a simple daily habit, for just 7 days have so much impact? I tracked my daily progress over the week long challenge and am sharing all my highs, lows, frustrations and breakthroughs along the way. It's suitable for all creatives from beginner to more advanced. You don't need to be able to draw or be an artist either! Just get creative; make art, draw, paint, journal or work in your sketchbook every day for best results. I'm sure I have created a brand new habit from doing it and can't recommend it enough! Feel free to tag me on social media & let's chat in the comments too! Thank you so much for watching & keeping me company in this little corner of YouTube! Biggest Loves, Wendy. Xxs
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(Please note, she is not currently making/selling but you can follow her instagram for updates)
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00:00 intro 7 day challenge & creative habit
01:43 Days 1 & 2 Hesitation before I begin and art supplies
02:22 Watercolour sketchbooks Hahnumule and others
05:00 Pushing out of comfort zones, trying something new
05:51 Watercolor portrait paint with me process
10:33 Art every day advice for creating and artists
19:32 Frustrations disasters and bad days making bad art
25:22 Sketchbook Art Journaling pages create with me process
28:42 Painting an older face with watercolour paint with me process
35:37 Unlocking the benefits of the 7 day challenge to create a new habit!
41:55 Outtake / funny bits

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[lynna]

Hi Wendy, My mother passed away this morning, and the grief is so raw. As she was passing over to the other side, I saw a fairy/angel with wings and a long flowing gold dress, which I am going to try and paint just because of you and your wonderful kind vlogs. Thank you for being there for me

[janew]

At 77 I would be honored for people to paint older woman. Our faces show love, wisdom and growth. We are beautiful with our lines and twinkling eyes. If we are fortunate to live long each one of us will have this and should be proud of who and what we are. This was a wonderful enlightening video. I am still making art and enjoying the process and just love to learn. You are a treasure for woman of all ages. Your grand baby will change you and make you more whole. She must be beautiful like her mum and grandmum before her. 🧚🧚‍♀🧚‍♂

[clc]

Personal challenges are probably the most incredible life altering things you can do for yourself. Whether it is a one month challenge or a “however long it takes” challenge, the mere fact that you have to set time aside to do the challenge is the foundation of improving yourself or your skills. I have recently finished copying the entire Bible because I wanted to improve and change my handwriting. What started as an exercise in handwriting practice ended up as a”let’s finish handwriting the entire Bible” challenge. It took me a little more than two years to do all 66 books in the Bible, and that was because almost every single day I set aside time to sit down and write no matter how I felt about it. Yes, there were days when I couldn’t due to various reasons, but if I missed a day a made up for it by doubling up the number of pages or chapters I wrote. I’ve learned more things about the Bible than I ever did my entire life before, and at the same time I learned what I am capable of doing if I just get to doing it. I am also an artist and an art teacher, a mom and a wife as well, so the idea that I only wrote is not even remotely close to the truth. I also painted and created many artworks, I prepared and taught my lessons, I cooked, kept the house, and sewed (yes, I also hand sew and crochet) and commuted to work two hours a day. You would be surprised how much one can do if one just stops scrolling and clicking on nonsense on the internet. I always look at those who lived back in the 1800s and how much they accomplished in their lifetime and yet they had no cars, no washing machines, and no malls or supermarkets. How did they get around to producing so much art? I want that recipe for life.

[jameshopkins]

I like the idea of "communing" with one's art. That's exactly how I feel about my relationship with my art (I'm a writer).

[labcat]

Your fairies are so youthful and lovely... but grandmothers are by far the most endearing fairies in most people's lives. I challenge you to paint beautiful portraits of our more senior fairies. They deserve to be graced by your talents.

[prairiecherie]

Maiden, mother, and crone. The stages of a woman’s life. Love watching you work. ❤❤❤ I love the green goddess. Earth fairie!

[pennywollett]

I challenged myself to create an artwork every day and I posted it on Facebook to keep myself honest. I was able to do it for 280 days straight. It really bumped up my art skills so much. My Facebook friends really loved it and supported my journey. It was the best thing I could have done for my artistic soul.

[DeniseRamsey-bnqc]

Thank you for sharing. You are helping me so much with your words and loving vibes. You and your art is inspiring.
I lost my husband of 46 years in Sept. He bought me my first paints 40 years ago. He always encouraged me to paint.
Recently YouTube algorithms showed me you. ❤I am grateful for you.

[samstruys]

The last girl looks so alive. The others seem more like illustrations, nice in their own way. But the girl from day 7 is so young, fresh and happy with her almost half smile. She is from the romantic period, like a real painting from then. Well done on doing all these challenges that make you happier.... 😊.

[kayfleming]

The last painting, the one where you didn't draw the face first, is a lovely, natural image; she reminds me of a character out of Jane Austen! Thanks for sharing all your ideas, wisdom, and encouragement! I'm currently in the midst of finishing up some house projects as well as making some needed changes in my studio, and when those are done I'll be getting back to my studio to "art" more intentionally. I will be setting a challenge for myself in the near future, thanks to you! Blessed Be those shining lights!

[imagenthymestudiogardens]

Dear Wendy, I LOVED it when you put on your flower crown! This video was truly inspiring for me. Thank you! Be gentle -- with yourself xx

[pmcallister]

This is what I need right now. Lot of healing needed here across the pond. 😢

[WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello Wendy! Your Little Ladies are gorgeous and I always appreciate seeing your creative process.
You’re becoming more beautiful as time marches on!
Congrats on becoming a grandmother! Sending hugs and fond thoughts from USA!🌻

[joannrabideau]

I gave myself a 30 day challenge of faces. I named each character and it was so much fun. Some were a little scary looking but some really came out good. It was lots of fun to see the progress. I think everyone should do a challenge like this.

[kymcrowart]

Wendy, can you do a little bit on one of the next video about your color palette choices? How you choose? Is it a pre meditated choice? Do you decide …oh I’ll do a sketch of “such” and I’ll use this color palette….is it thought out ahead of time and laid out before starting? Or do you just get going on and make these decisions intuitively once you get going? Also….a very wise statement I heard about posh art supplies…we are always worried we will waste them, however the only wasted art supplies are the art supplies locked away and never used! So I agree…get out the good stuff and get going!

[huevodigital]

A very Big THANK YOU for everything sharing in this channel.

[suev]

I love the ladies from your challenge; how wonderful that they've floated out of the mist to come to life on the pages. They are ephemeral with your use of light, how exciting to see you explore. I commune with my paintings before my charcters get names as well, and once named, when repainted or redrawn their personality becomes more evident.
Right now i am still in reorg mode, cleaning closets and decluttering. Recovering from illness and injuries, and focussing on becoming stronger and healthier, has meant that art has taken a backseat, just sketching lately, to keep in practice. A challenge sounds tempting, but healing my body, and streamlining my home and studio (thanks Wendy, your example of reorganising inspired me) is my priority for the present.
I'm so excited for you for getting through the challenge, and learning and gaining so much. I hope you've learned more about your energy patterns and can utilise this going forward.
Love and light always, and hope those new little ladies in your life share their names, and show more of their personality. I always love seeing your art. 🧡❤️💜✨✨✨

[cookiebear]

Not that you looked unhealthy before but I can see a glow about you now. Whatever you’re up to, keep going! I am working on procrastination. My challenge is to recognize when it’s happening and write it down in a hash mark style with the “excuse” for not starting something.

[morganniciomhair]

Hiya Wendy.Its been a very long time since Ive checked in with you.I love the idea of painting our Elders.Im v stuck painting beautiful Goddesses with gowns and flowing hair and winter trees
.I would like to break out of this.I loved your water colour women!I was looking at the prints I bought from you awhile back and whilst I adore fairies and mermaids;I would not have thought the same Artist did both.So well done.This was inspiring. By the way you are looking so" healthfull" and glowy.I also love my dress up flower crowns.I have one with branches as antlers for when Im painting foresty things.Thanks Wendy

[christinefisher]

All of the ladies are lovely, but I am so excited to see you explore older faces -- beautiful. I also thought your green lady was especially lovely -- she may be my favorite!