Is this my new FAVORITE art supply??? Art Studio Vlog

Welcome to another mishmash video from my little art studio! There is a bunch going on again today, so all the timestamps will be below! I have a new art supply to show you, some exciting news to share, a couple of new inspirational art books, and I'll do a demo gouache painting! So get yourself something cozy to drink, and come on in, and let's chat for a bit!

*Note- I am reuploading this video because I had a bunch of internet drama this week. I posted a short video about it late last night. I will address it again in a future video at some point.

Things I talked about in this video:
🧡 Helpful review of Caran d'ache set:
🧡 Inspirational art books:

timestamps
0:00 recap of this week
01:08 start of video
02:24 photographing original art and talking about art fears
03:24 new art supply!
04:13 problems with my other types of gouache! Mold, cracking, etc. and opening my new art supply!
06:59 Exciting news!
10:39 inspirational art books!
29:38 Demo painting with gouache

New Tiers:
$1 Tip Jar Rewards: Help support my work as an artist, help me continue to make free videos on YouTube, and occasional behind the scenes updates and thing I don’t share anywhere else!

$4 Sketchbook Club Rewards: All of the previous tier benefits plus:
• 4 copyright free reference photos each month, taken by me and usually nature inspired
• A monthly sketchbook theme
• Three weekly prompts plus inspiring copyright free photos I choose from royalty free websites to inspire you or a special monthly challenge we will do together!
• Access to both the Patreon App chat, Facebook group and the Discord channel.

$8.50 Student Artist: All of the previous tier benefits plus:
• An exclusive monthly video centered around a monthly theme. Videos may include step by step tutorials, art challenges, process videos, exclusive blogs, studio work sessions, education in using certain material for example gouache, or exploring certain subjects, like how to put together an Illustration portfolio
• A monthly podcast with a more behind the scenes look at what is going on in my life
• There may also be monthly surprises!

My every day supplies:

Oil Painting:
Michael Harding oil paints (my favorite oil paints- the best of the best):
Gamblin oil paints (my runner up paint and a little cheaper):
Winsor and Newton Winton oil paint (Best inexpensive but good quality paint for beginners)
Liquin (thinning medium and speeds drying):
Liquin for fine details:
Liquin Impasto medium (for thicker texture):
Gamsol (oderless paint thinner and cleaner):

Watercolor:
Daniel Smith Watercolors:
Arches Hot Press Paper:

Pastel:
My favorite pastel surface is ClaireFontaine PastelMat:

Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils:

All music by Epidemic Sound
Affiliate links with Amazon and Blick art materials help me buy more supplies!

[jackikelly]

I’m glad you posted this again. Keep your chin up.

[colorcapacity]

You are WORTH rewatching. Please do not doubt your value to us. Also, you are a person, not an art robot. There are many aspects of your life in addition to your art that we all enjoy hearing about. Don't change a thing.

[btwilks]

Good to see this one re-uploaded successfully. Have just watched it again and will now give it another 'in the background' play to help your viewing hours total. Kind regards, Brian.

[Angelathatisall]

Nevermind those trolls. I watch your videos because they help me calm down and defocus when I have panic attacks. You have saved me from a lot of troubling thoughts and scary situations. You are doing good in this world, so please know that!❤❤

[juliec.]

Omg this video is so good I had to watch it again. Thanks Amy for all you do. Although I only do watercolour, I have learned so much from you. Love the extra outdoor footage you film for us as well… Looking forward to more. Lots of Love from Canada 🤗❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[mgh]

The video so nice, I’m watching it twice. 😊 I look forward to your content and look forward to seeing your art for sale.

[sarahmerseal]

Don’t let ugly people get you down, they could and should just keep on scrolling until they find someone that is what they are looking for instead of making you feel awful. I love how you share your life and how open you are. We all struggle in various ways. You have inspired me to take risks and try a new art form (painting) at 47! Keep up the great work! We are here for you!

[bobbibrady]

Loved this again. Poo poo on the mean hateful person, Ignore them Amy, I love you, so talented. ❤

[suspage]

I’m pledging to watch or re-watch every single one of your videos and like and comment each one. It may take me awhile…. Try to focus on what you have achieved so far. You have 3 times as many subscribers as you had when I first discovered your channel!

[lookingup]

Maybe you'll get more comments and views than you did the first time! ❤ It'll all work out.

[Sandyslosinit]

I watched 2 times ! I kept getting interrupted. And now watching again. It took 3 views to see it all. Now, to go watch a few more of your videos. Sending love and blessings 💖

[fab]

Glad you reposted the video. I already rewatch your other videos.

[sherijohnson]

I swear the algorithm hides my favorite people so I'm glad you reposted so you stay at the top.😊 with regards to trolls, and this is how i live life: "People " suck and aren't worth talking to. The ones who matter have names. They are there for you, are happy for you, and want to know YOU. So be you. ❤ Never let them dull your shine.

[Insidekimsworld]

I love that you posted this again. I don’t think I’ve missed watching a video. Just be you, sis.
I would love to take an illustration class but I will just have to settle for Skillshare, YouTube, and a course here and there. I love how your channel introduces so many art mediums. I have purchased so many in the past and just never tried using them. Your videos are inspirational. You’re doing great. Take joy in knowing that you are a blessing. Please remember to celebrate yourself and practice good self care. Us autoimmune warriors need to remember that we are mighty when we manage our spoons.

[rachelzand]

Ignore what/who doesn’t move you forward. May your week get better!

[Pawsinthegardenstudio]

Hang in there! I just found you, and you are charming, creative and a delight to listen to! Don't get discouraged, please focus on all of the thumbs up and positive comments not the comments of the few.

[barbarianz]

Happy this is back up I’m gonna watch it twice and maybe a few more times in the background! Keep it up, you got this!! ❤

[cheesegoddess]

Missed the first because work. Glad to watch this one to help algorithm. It’s hard to handle attacks from trolls. Easier to say ignore them when it isn’t you being targeted. Your viewers have your back. Do what you love. We are glad to support it. ❤

[loveandlife]

Rewatching and will again and again when I can. The gouache is beautiful! Just enjoy it. I have a piece of advice for you. I hope it will help you. I recently got VERY sick and had many unknowns and thought I might not live through all of it. There were many visits to doctors, tests, and surgeries. It was all more than I could handle. It was then that I learned how to do this that helped me tremendously and still do. I know the mind can only think about one thing at a time so I decided that anytime I was worried thinking about my health, money, insurance, my family, etc. etc. etc. then I would purposely change my train of thought and think about something pleasant and happy to me. A lot of times I would think about my beautiful grandchildren. They give me so much joy. Or sometimes I would think about watercolor. I love it so much! Sometimes I would think about my husband and when we met and what a blessing he is to me. And always always I would think about and plead with the Savior for comfort and peace and I would ask him what he wants me to learn and what can I do? It has helped me so much! If I ever find myself worrying or upset about anything I change my mind to focus on love good things. It can only think about one thing and I choose happy not misery. Give it a try.
As for my scary illnesses, I had cancer in my lung and had surgery to get it. It’s been ten years so I’m officially not worried about that anymore. But I also have polymyositis autoimmune disease. It attacked my lungs and now I await a double lung transplant. So don’t think you can’t talk about it with us. I do understand! And I am here for you! 🥰

[ilonavandertang-vos]

You be you, please❤ I know it hurts, but please be you