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@olgamobiel Күн бұрын
Thank you for you honest and convincing story, Alex! I am sure you will be able to touch the hearts of many people with your story and your work and to convince them to start a Nature Journaling Journey themselves. I wish you good luck!
@janetlundstedt9350 7 күн бұрын
Hello from the north eastern USA. Thank you for this channel. I am new to you and very excited to follow your journey this year.. I am new to nature journaling snd will be creating my first journal. New to water color as I retired in 20222. The plan to follow along to see how you journal and enjoy your techniques and what you see in your lens. Happy 2025. ! And god bless . ❤
@AlexBoonArt 5 күн бұрын
Thank you, welcome along! I hope you enjoy following along and it is always exciting to hear someone is starting a new nature journal, that is always music to my ears. I hope you have a great time observing and recording all the nature close to you 😊
@irenelofstrom1270 13 күн бұрын
So beautiful and so original. What a clever and inventive way to display leaves.
@AlexBoonArt 9 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊
@joycourtney 21 күн бұрын
I would be interested in seeing videos about how you film, and also your painting art supplies kit.
@AlexBoonArt 9 күн бұрын
Thanks! Will add those to my list 😊
@anthonycampbell5810 21 күн бұрын
Such Beautiful video Alex , you are so inspirational in your work .Always a pleasure watching you on your journey . Hoping to return to the nature journaling circle in the new year . Keep doing what you do until I join again soon .
@AlexBoonArt 9 күн бұрын
Happy New Year! Thanks for this lovely comment, will be great to have you back around 😊
@Ann-ey1tw 27 күн бұрын
I just found you today after recommendation from Diane Antone, who I’ve followed for over a year. I would love to learn how to naturejournal, especially because the next 4 yrs on the US will not be pleasant. Very nice to meet you!
@AlexBoonArt 25 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊 I am very sorry about what happened with the US politics, I don't think anywhere is safe from this shift toward right-wing nastiness. I find nature journaling helps a lot with navigating the unpleasantness in the human world, hope to inspire you to give it a try 😊
@MATT-dw3lu 28 күн бұрын
Truly beautiful
@AlexBoonArt 27 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊
@KimsNJAdventures 29 күн бұрын
Wow, lovely video Alex. I loved visiting the Holloways with you, Roseann & Jonathon. :D Never knew those kinds of places existed. It was interesting to see you make the paint quickly too. Thanks for sharing and beautiful final page too.
@AlexBoonArt 27 күн бұрын
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@DianeAntoneStudio Ай бұрын
Took my breath away when you walked into the sea!!! BRRRRRRilliant video, going to share it with my people in my video today. Merry Christmas!!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Hi Diane, aww thank you that's very kind. I wonder if you wouldn't mind sharing my most recent vlog instead on the Holloways? My video making skills are much better now, and that one includes a November sea dip too 🥶😄 Your channel looks super interesting, you've got a new subscriber in me! Merry Christmas to you as well 😊
@Purpleladybirdart Ай бұрын
A lovely video and you were in my neck of the woods! I would have loved to have joined you! ☺ What a magical place and one that I’ll be sure to visit over winter. Loved the colour of the rock paint. 🙏💜
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Hi! Do send me a message by email or DM on Instagram sometime, I've got plans to head back there to see it in the spring and take a longer walk around Symondsbury. Always delighted to meet fellow artists 😊 The rock paint is the perfect yellow ochre, it'll be used a lot 😀
@xennalinviolin Ай бұрын
Okay, now I would REALLY love to try making my own paint. "Painting the landscape with the landscape" ... what a beautiful sentiment!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Yes, give it a try😊It can get a bit addictive though, I warn you 😄
@spookyfirst9514 Ай бұрын
Alex, have you ever tried Dorlands Wax Medium to seal your paintings? I’ve found it works well for watercolors and gouache, not sure about home made paints. Might be worth a go, one jar lasts a long time. I love holloways, this was so beautiful, thank you!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. No, I haven't heard of that. I was using the EVA because of the slight grittiness of the paint, and I wanted to try and preserve that texture. Also because my pot of EVA is the BIGGEST EVER and I need to try and get through it 😄 Thanks so much for the suggestion, I'll bear that in mind as it might well come in useful for next year's project.
@spookyfirst9514 Ай бұрын
@AlexBoonArt it’s inexpensive, and waterproofs the work. Hope you have fun with it.
@LUCKEY11202. Ай бұрын
What an awesome experience,thank you,I love puffins,but sadly my exposure to puffins has always been in a zoo.❤
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Awwww, well I guess they can still be appreciated there but it was great to see them in their natural habitat on the island, I hope the video got some of that special place across 😊
@LUCKEY11202. Ай бұрын
I appreciate the time you took to talk to talk about an important issue in your personal life. Recent political developments in your country Uk and in mine,US seem to create a hate environment for anyone that’s different in their mind. The new policies in the U.S. in Florida, is Don’t say gay, books are being thrown away as they are promoting woke mentally and now migrants workers are seen as a problem. I’m sorry I digressed a bit, but you are a kind soul who cares about the environment ,takes the time to share nature with your audience. Just be you and continue to do the things that makes you happy. Thank you, for sharing your story ,your thoughts and your time.❤
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Yeah, it's a tough one. Not something I like to talk about, but also not something it felt right to stay silent on. The human world can be a bit dark and scary, so I like to just focus on brighter nature things, like making nature content for this channel and teaching nature journaling. Thanks for your kind comment😊
@rebeccacook7924 Ай бұрын
💚💛🧡
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@deborahmeyers551 Ай бұрын
This was sooooo all inspiring beautiful
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@larysacherner312 Ай бұрын
Beautiful nature, I've never experienced anything like those holloways. And what a beautiful sketchbook with beautiful illustrations. And the cat 😍❤ Thanks a lot for sharing, I love everything 😍
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you for your lovely feedback 😊 The holloways are such an amazing feature, I'm lucky to have them so close to home 😃
@exploringoverland Ай бұрын
This is wonderful! I really loved taking the time to do a mini "exploration" and finding such amazing things in the heart of Dorset. So wild and yet just there! I love the soil paint, I've actually decided to add it to my Wild Colors kit I carry, as it's a glauconite and mixes with blue to form a lovely green!! I'm including a spread in the upcoming January 2025 issue (print version) of Exploration Quarterly about Holloways and including my 6 pages, too!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Such a special day - and that's so cool, I haven't tried mixing this one at all because I didn't know whether it would work. I am now going to have to try it out 😊 And now I know what glauconite is as well, I have learnt so much from your approaches 😃😃
@Woolgatherer_R Ай бұрын
Not only is your art work very inspiring and beautiful, Alex, you are a truly beautiful person too. I am a new subscriber, I don't know what your previous videos were like, but I was won over by the holloway video. So, your new approach, which is to share what you love, is working :)
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
That's such a lovely, kind thing to say, thank you 😊 Welcome to my channel as well! 😃
@Woolgatherer_R Ай бұрын
@AlexBoonArt Thank you. I am looking forward to your forthcoming vlogs :)
@JAMilesArt Ай бұрын
Really great video, Alex. I like the vlog style. And such an interesting place to explore! I wonder if you've read The Wild Places by Robert MacFarlane? Chapter 11 is devoted to the holloways and in it the author talks about exploring the holloway near Chideok.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I love that book and his small book Holloways about the experience as well, with lots of beautiful illustrations in. He's an amazing writer and it was great to go to this place and experience it as well 😊
@Woolgatherer_R Ай бұрын
Loved this video, Alex. You captured the serenity of the holloway in your painting. What a lovely place that was too. Thank you for sharing.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the lovely comment 😊
@sarahlucas1999 Ай бұрын
I was thinking of cathedrals too, what a magical and special place. I love how relaxing this video was and your studio in the snow looks so inviting. Love your journal page too, including freehand on fabric 😮😅
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, relaxing is definitely what I'm going for with these, so glad that energy is coming across. Studio in snow was lovely but cold, my little heater couldn't quite manage to keep it above 10°C 🥶😆
@pibarrante6901 Ай бұрын
I have tried landscapes... while studying scientific illustration/single onject renderings. Im stumped on landscapes & make a mess of things. Ill keep watching now.... hello alex from maryland!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Hi! Landscapes can be tricky, best thing is to practise on what to leave out to make the landscape effective. If you try to include all the detail, it'll either take a very long time to render carefully or end up messy. Part of artistic development is learning how to identify the important parts of a composition and leave out the rest. It is something I am learning continually anyway, hope that helps!
@lizgorley Ай бұрын
What beautiful nature walk! So serene and mysterious, reverent, like you said. Love your videos. And your beautiful creative process. Stay well Alex.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
@irenelofstrom1270 Ай бұрын
There is a Holloway Street where I live, but I never imagined that the word represented a real natural formation.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
That's cool! Yes, could be named after one these features or also it could be named for a person with that surname. Though I just found out from Google that the surname also originated from the same place: "English: topographic name for someone who lived '(by the) sunken road'" 😀
@DaisyDebs Ай бұрын
The little sketchbook with lots of different papers fabrics in...did you make that yourself ?
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
No I didn't, I bought it from a friend who bought it somewhere else but she made the felt cover for it 😊
@enchantedscot Ай бұрын
I was just coming to ask the same thing. Looks like a fantastic sketchbook.
@Cynthia.B Ай бұрын
Wow! That is a magical place, and your journal pages turned out wonderfully. It's so cool that you made paint from the local rocks. I loved seeing your cat, too. 😺 The water must have been chilly! 🥶 I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year! ❤️🌲🌟
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Likewise to you, happy holidays and new year! The sea was cold but I haven't been able to go in since because the weather has been so wet and stormy so I have good memories of that cold but sunny day!
@tiffanylevy5693 Ай бұрын
This is such a lovely video… feels very magical at the holloway. Thank you for taking us along…
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - the holloway was definitely magical, had the feel of one of those special ancient places 🙂
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
How did you like the video? And have you ever explored a holloway? Let me know!
@hayleyboon1539 Ай бұрын
Great video!!! Unfortunately not but I will make the effort to now!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
@@hayleyboon1539Day out to this one in the spring!
@Ellary_Rosewood Ай бұрын
What a beautiful place! Seems like the perfect area to go for a walk and do some nature journaling. 🌿❤
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
It was beautiful even in the mud and drizzle! We had a great time there 😊
@Ingrid-kg3lp Ай бұрын
Nice to have you back, Alex. Loved Skomer Island, rock pooling and the nature walks, I still use them to practise drawing birds. And I liked how you named everything you encountered during your walks. No need to compare brushes.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots more of that sort of content coming this way soon, including the new one that's coming out today. I'm definitely happier sharing art and nature this way. Good point about naming things - I will remember to keep adding labels in the videos 😊
@NessieBecker Ай бұрын
Love this Alex. Looking forward to your new 2025 journal and seeking a gentle, loving connection with yourself, nature and your community. Agnes
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thanks Agnes, nice to see you over here 😊
@suzannestevens8257 Ай бұрын
Lovely art! Thks. I hope you're enjoying yr work now.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thanks, absolutely 😊
@ImranhossainJamalpur Ай бұрын
What naime this is ?
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
I don't understand your question ?
@HelloKittyUrukHai Ай бұрын
It’s so inspiring and refreshing to see honesty like this. This is the type of youtube i really miss, just normal people sharing what they do and like, not popularity and pushing items to buy in your face. Thank you😊
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
I completely agree. I think I want to be making the kind of KZbin videos that I like to watch myself, the ones I got inspired by in the first place. Am much more excited about doing this again now 😃
@amyvetter1830 Ай бұрын
Welcome back, I kept checking for you, glad you have sorted out a few things. I like the walks through the forests and beaches and fields, the sketches and inspiration. I could care less what kind of water brush you use. Those people who want to know what color paint or type of paper you use, drive me nuts. The paint won't make you a better artist, the drawing practice and observation of nature is what makes you better. Get out and enjoy the world. I'm so happy to see you, looking forward to more content what ever it may be.
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thanks, Amy, nice to see you here again. I do enjoy talking about art materials etc with those who are interested - and I find that the better materials you can use (especially in terms of paper choice), the better the results regardless of skill level. But I am just not interested enough to make my channel about this. I started up intending to do vlogs about my nature journaling life but not having the video skills to do it how I wanted to. Now I think I can have a better go at it 😊
@tracyvandermay6654 Ай бұрын
I’m so happy that you’re staying true to yourself. I really enjoy seeing your authentic journey
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@buddhabro.9130 Ай бұрын
Welcome back! I'm excited to see when new things are in store. 😊🙏
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you 😀 Next video should be out December 8th 😊
@Marc_ofthe_west Ай бұрын
This is wonderful. I think that’s incredibly common to lose the target over time. I know I was going out to just draw and paint, and eventually lost my drive. I tried over again and again but in the end I released that I was missing the main reason I started it all. Just to be in nature. Thank you for all your beautiful content
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thanks Marc, I am glad you enjoyed it. I am happy to hear that you came to the realisation that it is all about being ourselves in nature and responding in some way 😊
@SueReed-tj5zb Ай бұрын
This feels more authentic Alex. Go for it x
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thanks, it definitely is. I'm doing the things I enjoy, like setting nature clips to music and showing art process. Excited about video making again 😊
@InfiniteText Ай бұрын
I'm here to follow any journey!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
So appreciated, thank you 😊
@anneparker2141 Ай бұрын
Alex- good for you redefining your channel closer to your heart. “ Courage my love.” ( who said that?)
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@larysacherner312 Ай бұрын
Hi Alex! We missed you, it's great to have you back on the channel. I totally understand you, support your authenticity, your plans and look forward to your videos when you are ready and feel like sharing a bit of your creative journey. So, no pressure please and take good care of yourself! Regards and wishes for all best things from 🇺🇦
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you, it's good to be back! I am hoping to be more organised next year so I can be less pressured and get videos out in a more relaxed way. Thanks for your lovely comment 🙂
@claregraham4732 Ай бұрын
I wonder, if you could afford 5 or 6 more pencils than the 12 set, which ones of your expanded palette would you choose to buy? And thank you so much for showing your truly amazing swatch book!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Good question! I think the most important are 0200 Sun Yellow, 0850 Violet, 1600 Leaf Green, 1730 Oak, 2200 Ink Black but it does depend on what you work on. For plants, Iron Green and Spring Green would be my next choices after that. For more landscapes, I would select another blue and a sepia. Thanks for commenting 😊
@Stewchat_etc Ай бұрын
Hi Alex, I would still watch but you went off the boil, moving somewhere else. I hope your new reboot gets back on KZbin...
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Hi, I didn't move anywhere else as such, I just ran out of enthusiasm and time over the summer 😊 Back here now though! 😃
@claregraham4732 Ай бұрын
Alex! You’re back! 😊 What a lovely video this is. I feel like I’m listening to a friend. This is a beautiful kind of video; for me yes, I do prefer this to brush comparisons and things like that. This is a beautiful kind, thoughtful, peaceful and inspiring video which makes me want to recommit myself to going outside and drawing, just as the last leaves are falling here and it seems like it could snow any day. Thanks for this and I applaud your decision! I hope it brings you peace and health in the new year as well!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Comments like this keep me sooo motivated. Inspiring others to go outside and create is exactly what I'm here for. Thank you 😊🥰
@claregraham4732 Ай бұрын
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@Purpleladybirdart Ай бұрын
Your words really resonated with me. As a KZbinr it’s easy to put pressure on yourself to perform and be all too interested in what people want and watch. I want to stay authentic and remember why I started my channel in the first place. Thank you Alex, so happy to see you back. 🙏💜
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
I'm glad it made you think too, it's so much easier to keep making videos when it's what you really want to be doing. I think it helps reach the right people for you too. Keep going 😊
@Purpleladybirdart Ай бұрын
@@AlexBoonArt Thanks Alex - sound advice 🙏☺
@deborahmeyers551 Ай бұрын
I'm not a utuber but Alex what you bring is yourself and that's what I missed not the newness just saying you bring your authentic self and your compassion to everything 💯 authentic looking forward to seeing you again and all to bring on utube ❤😊
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment 😊 I really appreciate it that you appreciate authenticity as well. The channels that I love here are the ones where people are being honestly themselves and sharing something special to them. I take a lot of inspiration from those people, and hope to do the same here 🙂
@tinakoyama8258 Ай бұрын
Bravo for doing what is more authentically you! You may lose some followers, but the ones who stay (and the new ones you get) will appreciate whatever you present because it will be more in line with their interests, too. Thank you!
@AlexBoonArt Ай бұрын
Thank you! And yeah, that's OK, because there's no point in them staying if they don't like this style of video. I'm good with it 😁