A Day in the life of an artist, let's start with art before breakfast.

[@beccogiallo]

That was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@allisondawrant]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louloufabrique]

I enjoy sooo much your videos. It is very generous of you to tell other fellow artists names. Merci 😊

[@allisondawrant]

My pleasure 😊

[@staceyrivera475]

I am really enjoying your videos. I love to be creative but am so busy with my job that by the time I get home, cook, exercise I’m exhausted. Watching your video reaffirms that we don’t need hours of time creating ( although Joe fun would that be😏). Just a few minutes every day can be done. Thank you. So refreshing ❤

[@allisondawrant]

thanks for saying this. some days are harder than others but even 5-10 mins is progress.

[@zajournals]

Beautiful work in those journals 👍🙂

[@allisondawrant]

I'm so glad you liked them!

[@tamarawright9506]

I am considerably older than you and have struggled with worsening essential tremor for a number of years. It was so encouraging to hear you speak of it and how you are embracing it as part of your art practice…your comments have inspired me to lean into the “wiggle” rather than abandoning art as impossible!😊

[@allisondawrant]

that means a lot to me. I saw a comment on one of my videos and it was along the lines of "dear- you shouldn't be nervous doing these videos, and I hope you don't give it up". I had a laugh as I didn't recall seeming nervous during filming and I realized it was the essential tremor that she likely observed and made an assumption it was nerves. It really has helped with my art practice and if I want a straight line I can find a ruler:) ha. And I now love photography with my iphone as the incredible features help with stability.I hope you do revisit your practice. thanks for writing me.

[@judydyson4763]

&no

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I have tremors also. I'm glad to hear this.😊

[@allisondawrant]

@@machelleshappyhobbies4977 :) We can add more wiggles! haha

[@lindseywarren44]

Apt and eloquently stated! 😊I, too, struggle with tremors. It is difficult but I work hard to get around it. Some days are better than others so I save my pen work for the "good" days and paint on the others. Mornings are better, I have found. Thank you for your comment. Bless

[@rinavogels4262]

What a beautiful person you are. The way you think, talk and paint. It's so loving and caring. It brings a smile into my heart and mind and helps me create in a way that matches me too. Thank you so much! ❤

[@allisondawrant]

thank you Rina. It's takes a beautiful human to know and remind another human that they are beautiful. Needed this today:) xx

[@rinavogels4262]

@@allisondawrant.. and this one too. How nice it is to resonate with another person 💗

[@ellieferguson104]

This is wonderful Allison. So glad that I found you. I love the colours.

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou Ellie

[@leannescraftycupboard]

I was drawn to your video by the title because I stitch before breakfast. So important to start you day with something that fills you with calm and joy - food for the soul. Your video has inspired me to leave out some watercolour splashes the night before to do some mark making every now and then too. 😊

[@allisondawrant]

Ooooh, amazing. I was thinking about doing a video where I use embroidery to accent my finished watercolour paintings and canvases. I'm so happy you found some inspo in this video. thanks for watching, writing, sharing.

[@leannescraftycupboard]

@@allisondawrant what a fabulous idea. I watercolour on calico and embroider that, had never thought of stitching on paper. I look forward to seeing you what you create next. 😊

[@jlm517rocks]

once in a while, usually preceding a major change that isn't clear yet, ii experience heightened anxiety...exercise, hydration, & art are the usual antidotes....this session in particular has become a go-to resource for focusing the monkey mind in constructive activity. Ty.

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Thank you for teaching us about your essential tremor. I'd honestly never heard of such a thing. Why they would call it "essential" is still not something I've been able to discover. I do LOVE the idea of anyone making lemonade out of lemons. Rock on! Obviously it's not hindering you. : ). Your work is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou

[@njungeberg6]

You inspire me...EVEN in the morning before breakfast! LOL

[@allisondawrant]

hahaha. i love what you wrote❤️thankyou!!

[@micheleleech8128]

Very enjoyable demonstration. I love thé way you embrace imperfections and make them perfect.

[@jenyoung6919]

I have very recently found your channel and I’m really enjoying your approach and style. I’ve tried some abstract paintings before but have struggled with how to approach it but watching you has given me some ideas! I also love finding other Canadian artists ❤️ (hi from NS)

[@allisondawrant]

Oh, most of my childhood summers have been spent in Middleton NS, or New Glasgow. I love NS and miss it so much. Hope to get back there soon. xx

[@Lexibellington]

Your art is really resonating with me lately and Im a huge fan of Laura Horn's art too! I love how you always keep things simple enough that its not too intimidating for me to try in my sketchbook as well.

[@allisondawrant]

I learned so much from Laura Horn, and I'm still learning from her :) that's awesome you keep a sketchbook.

[@deborahmcarthur8896]

I just cannot get over your prolific generosity in sharing! What a treat tonight to find another fresh and inspiring video! Thank you so much! Love your work, Allison! And I agree with Jen's comment below how fun it is to find a Canadian artist here. Hi from Sidney, BC!

[@allisondawrant]

thanks so much Deborah! comments such as these keep me going... :) Ya! Sidney! xx

[@anneniklewicz1741]

Wow what a gorgeous painting !!!! I love the color compbiantiions and the choice of morks you chose....such an inspiration, Allison !!!

[@daphnebenjamins]

Wow, awesome!! Thanks for sharing your process & showing the use of the possibility. Love the freedom of your style!

[@allisondawrant]

thanks for watching and commenting Daphne!

[@kerriarista]

I love your videos so much! Thank u for making them.

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou Kerri. i love making them.

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

I too have esential trimmers and a watercolor artist. I too retired as a nurse. We have so much in common. I love your freestyle !👩🏼‍🎨

[@allisondawrant]

Oh- amazing. do you share your work on social media where I can follow you? thanks for your comment and encouragement.

[@donnacarraway9182]

I too have essential tremor and about 3 years ago I decided to try watercolor anyway! I’m pretty successful in spite of my tremor! It seems that I can control a brush better than a pen. Some of the strokes are definitely difficult (especially the free, loose ones, but practice helps) but the art has actually helped my writing (although it does depend on the time of day for some reason). The mark making pens may be tough to do for me but you can bet that I will try!! I make junk journals and want to add in more of my art and am definitely drawn to your style! Thank you for encouraging all of us to make art!!💕

[@lindseywarren44]

I have a slight tremor from a stroke. I used to be a calligrapher, but cannot do the intricate stuff any longer. I have struggled to find a replacement of creative work. I love that watercolour is so free and not bound by strictures of form and shape.

[@SueKivley]

12 degrees!? Yikes! It's mid 80's in Florida. I love your art and your videos are great. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@allisondawrant]

Actually , it's 9 degrees and I just put on my wool sweater! haha. I see the forecast is for 27degrees this Thurs tho! I'm a bit jealous of your warmth in Florida! thanks for watching and writing!

[@donnamorina7846]

I appreciated this session so much, not only for your inspiring art but for what you said. I have been struggling lately with finding my voice in my art and it has reached a frustration point that is interfering with my joy to just express myself. Perhaps I have too much expectation, which is probably about perfection, and I need to let go and play more. I love your idea about writing something down and then painting over it. Sounds like a place to start for me. Thank you 💕

[@allisondawrant]

thanks for sharing this , Donna. if you allow yourself to "just play" and not judge it, and remind yourself you can always paint over it- Your voice will come in the process of practicing. think of your creating as little "studies" of sorts, or "inspiration files" and let go of any idea of " this needs to be (blank)"... Each time I paint I remind myself "this is just for me" and some days it's harder than others - but it will help in the long run... You would be surprised how fast your voice will come/or return once you give yourself permission to play. :)

[@tracyvoorhis3349]

I know it’s hard work and time consuming to film and upload videos, so frequently… But I wouldn’t be sad if you were able to continue to do that.😁 Really enjoying your art and watching your process.😊💕

[@allisondawrant]

Aw, thanks for sharing this. I love this process and as long as I keeping loving the process- you'll see regular videos:)

[@tracyvoorhis3349]

@@allisondawrant yay! 😃🙌

[@AndreaRamos-r2d]

❤

[@LynnLBE]

I just recently subscribed to your channel. I want to learn more about watercolor & I like your way of application. I love the color combos you choose. This is more my style of using watercolors❣️🌈🌈

[@allisondawrant]

thank you so much!

[@elizabethwardrop3917]

You have a lovely voice and such a nice way of describing your process (some other KZbin artists seem to yell). I am trying collage for the first time and your technique will be really useful. Your work is amazing- thank you.

[@allisondawrant]

thanks Elizabeth!

[@feliciaharris3488]

Can you please share what sketch book you’re using. Thank you, your art is amazing

[@robynforman1978]

Thank you for another enjoyable video.

[@allisondawrant]

thank you Robyn for commenting:)

[@christineingram55]

Your paintings are really beautiful,I enjoyed watching you,I can see where your coming from,although my own work is more detailed , I really enjoy watching this form of art 🥰

[@gwenritch]

N e v e r …shake a Posca pen with the cap off as you are literally shaking paint and it will come out all over the place….love this share, so inspiring…beautiful

[@allisondawrant]

ha! Yes, I do this all the time and have yet to learn!:)

[@luannekuchler2739]

Could you possibly demonstrate how you draw the roses please?

[@allisondawrant]

absolutely! I did a little demo in one of the videos on youtube here, but can't recall which one off hand. I will definitely show you again soon. You'll need watersoluble pencils or pencil crayons that may be blend-able....

[@K.ART_vlog]

amazing

[@allisondawrant]

thankyou friend!

[@natashaeldridge6276]

Hello from New Brunswick! I stumbled across this video this morning and had to watch. Your art style is one that I have been practicing for the past few months. I have really found a nice peace in working on a sketchbook and it has helped me with my mental health. My question is: What exactly are those neo-color crayons? What brand, or where can I find them? Thank you so much.

[@andreaharwood-jones7503]

Caran d'Ache neocolours from Opus art supplies in BC