Thanks Sara. I always admire people who work big, I'm too much of a coward to even try.... It's true, it's the contract that makes an illustration work or fail. And yes, the Velvet touch is one of the very best of the synthetics, isn't it!

Thank you so much 😀

Ah. Isn't it odd how certain types of people tend to do certain types of art? Botanical illustration, at least for pleasure, seems to be done by ladies of a certain age. Not always, but they certainly make up the majority of the people taking my workshops. I'm a member of certain botany and illustration groups, and even though I'm 53 I'm often the youngest there by some margin. So I'm afraid, being a mere 35 year old, you'll have to get used to it! But what a great thing to be doing. And once the other members get past the fact that you're not 60 yet, and that you have some classy ink, then I'm sure they'll be really happy to have some younger members in the group! And don't stop! x

Yes! I always forget to do this, and you're right, it would help limit the way the film zooms in and out. I really must remember to get this right next time! Thanks for the comment, and for watching!

You are so welcome!

I'm so glad you like the film, and my dress! Always nice to know that people appreciate what you wear as well as what you paint, so thankyou!

Thank you so much 😀

Aww cheers Fiona. And I'm glad you like the jacket!

My absolute pleasure.

Thank you too!

Thanks Marialena. That's a good point about the scanning quality. I'd not noticed the difference but youre right. Thankyou, I'll bear that in mind and work more on Stonehenge aqua. x

Yay! Thank you!

Awwww thanks 😊

Thankyou so much!

@@lizzieharper3440 👋❤👍

Thankyou so much!

Those hyrdus watercolours are sooooo bright and lovely, sometimes I just look at them and feel pleased that theyre in my life! More real time films to come soon, fingers crossed.

Now I LOVE a person who appreciates the beauty of a grass. So glad to find a fellow lover of the Poaceae.

@@LizzieHarperillustrator Included in my gardens is a sun garden with a predominance of native grasses with Asclepias tuberosa sprinkled in and a short Liatris. Grass flowers are lovely with the red stamens of Bouteloua curtipendula taking an award.

I'll do my best!

Thanks for this. Yes, it was an early one and I've got a bit better at managing my hair and so on, although the autofocus on my phone still catches me out when I forget to turn it of! Glad you like the film.

Oh man, that IS a result I wasn't expecting! I hope you enjoy playing around with flowers and watercolour, it's a fabulous way to lose several hours.

You are very welcome

Aww thanks. I like doing the longer videos too, although sometimes I feel like I might run out of things to day! thanks for the comment. x

I love that they are edible, too. Sounds like you have a lovely garden!

@@LizzieHarperillustrator we grow some beautiful flowers here, we sell them to restaurants. So many we can’t even pick them all in one day anymore. But a lot of them have healing properties and are good for you. And just gorgeous to look at .

Glad you enjoyed it!

If you find someoone who sells those bottles of patience...do let me know! A hairdryer speeds up the drying process too.

True. I'm a little less sloppy these days, but Im still no expert when it comes to filming myself painting. I do it with the phone, and it can be hard to get the settings right. Which is why I stick to free youtube films not paid content on Patreon or similar, I wouldn't dare until I can do blur-free-hair-free filming! Thanks for the feedback x

Yeah, fair comment, I totally agree. I can paint but I ain't no film maker! And this is precisely why I do free KZbin videos instead of something like Patreon where Id have to be properly professional! Glad you like the flower x

@@LizzieHarperillustrator I could watch all day. ❤

Thank you! 😊

Sorry, I meant to type Opera Rose is listed as “B“ moderately DURABLE. Not any kind of permanent. It is highly fugitive.

Saea, this is very useful. I thought it might be figitive. It doesnt matter so much when doing work for repro but yes, if Im selling it needs to stay on the page. Ill have a look at mixing with the Dr Martins, theyre meant to be fade resistent, yorue right. Thanks for the advice and suggestions. x

Aww cheers for that. Lovely to have an appreciative audience!

Thanks!

Wow, thank you! I do sometimes think of Patreon, but I'm not sure if Id find enough time to make it worthwhile for people. But thanks, and thats so good that you feel you're learning from me! Lovely to hear. x

My pleasure! Thanks so much x

Thank you so much!

You're so welcome!

Hi Michelle, I do indeed have a couple of tutorials on roses. The first are my blogs: lizzieharper.co.uk/2014/07/botanical-illustration-rose-step-by-step/ lizzieharper.co.uk/2020/05/botanical-illustration-of-a-japanese-rose/ lizzieharper.co.uk/2020/05/botanical-illustration-of-rose-leaves/ lizzieharper.co.uk/2013/07/step-by-step-sketchbook-study-of-a-rose/ Then there are two linked films, one on painting the flower of a Japanese rose, one on painting its' leaves (these link to the written blogs): kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4a1ZIdpjd5_qs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaPThX-Ki7edaas Hope this helps! Yours Lizzie

Hiya, it's a good question. I'm not sure HOW lightfast they are (or aren't) because I've not done tests. Often, this seems the only way to be sure, However, I have a friend who has tested a similar sort of paint and she claims they ARE lightfast. The binder is not gum arabic, and I think that's what makes them less expensive than the Winsor & Newtons etc. If the paintings I've done with these disappear of the page into a faded blur within the next 5 years or so...I guess I'll get my answer! And I promise to add an update to the blurb under the film! Thanks for the question, it's a good one.

Ohhhhhh. Trish Lee, that doesn't sound fun! I hope you're ok. You're the first person I've heard of who has had this, nothing else made me even thin about trying to stop sucking my brushes....but you just have. Hoping it's not had too much of an impact on you. And thanks for the warning! Yours Lizzie

Thank you Susanne! It's all just a matter of being lucky enough to paint and draw all day every day - practise practise!

@@LizzieHarperillustrator Yes your are right Lizzie, a lot of time, a lot of practice and a fair bit of talent too! 👋❤👍

Hiya. Huh, isn't that interesting? All these changes that they do without us knowing or wanting them, I'm sorry you were excluded! Thanks for chasing it up and returning to the fold. Yes, I think as a set for keen amateurs or kids this set would be perfect.

So true! Everything looks better when you give it some distance! Thanks for your kind comments.