Art Chat with Harry from the Art Gear Guide: The Healing Power of Art

Today we are speaking with Ivor "Harry" Harrison, the artist behind the Art Gear Guide KZbin channel. In this conversation, we discuss his inspiring journey from soldier to artist. Enjoy the chat!
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[@TheArtGearGuide]

I can’t tell you Lindsay how much of an honour and privilege it was for me to be a guest on your podcast. I had a wonderful time chatting with you and sharing my experience with you and your wonderful subscribers. Thank you so very much for the opportunity. Thank you so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The pleasure is all ours, Harry:) thanks for sharing your story:)

[@richardgagnon4234]

I find it hard to believe Harry was a late starter in art because he's so good. I would have expected that he showed considerable talent in school as a kid. Near as I can find from searches, Holbein wasn't sold in America for a while because it hadn't been tested to meet ACMI safety standards. The primary concern would be supplies purchased by schools--not that schools have the budget for Holbein products.

[@judettelmoe8339]

Harry, I just want to say how thankful I am that you still do product review videos today. Your story about art supplies donated to the women's shelter has sparked a new donation avenue for myself. I am a regular clothing donator including items for job interviews by the request of the facility but the art supply donations really spoke to me about how they might even be more beneficial than the clothing for self-esteem and recovery. Thanks for sharing your story. Looking forwards to your book.

[@1blondidea]

This was the absolute BEST program for me to listen to, start my day with. At times there have been a few tears as I relate sooo very well to Harry's physical disabilities!! I inherited a spinal deformity and had the first major surgery as a teenager. From my neck (T-3) down almost to the base of my spine (through L-4), two rods were put in and fusion done. Fast forward to age 72 today, and sooo many surgeries between back then and now, life is challenging, to say the least. I became totally disabled by the time I reached age 40. Several decades ago I was STRONGLY Encouraged to allow myself REGULAR Art time, after therapists saw my artistic ability, as well as how emotionally calming "doing art" is for me. Because of the mess in my spine I can't always handle sitting to work on my Watercolor painting. So, when I HAVE to cry "uncle" and basically go back to a more prone position on my ice or heating pads, I work with my colored pencils, Watercolor pencils, markers, and can still create. Now I know about Harry. Have already gone to his website, FB Page, and Patreon channel, to follow him. He is obviously a "kindred spirit" for me!!! It's a blessing to have and know "somebody out there" who is walking in my shoes, understands the physical pain and issues, and is also striving to still "go forward" and make a difference in this world. Thank you sooo very much, Lindsey, for introducing me to Harry!!! I greatly needed this!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Big hugs to you, I am very glad to make this match:)

[@annkazunas7207]

Your a So not alone I also am in the spinal fusion club. As horrible as it is to say I find comfort to know that what you described is exactly what my days are like and I don't feel like no one understands what most days are like. Many blessing to and for you thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤❤

[@1blondidea]

@@annkazunas7207 oh Dear Ann, now I am REALLY Glad that I took the time to write my comment to Lindsey here. Hugs!! Don't know about you, but I am having to live by myself, trying each day to take care of myself and do what I have to do. My only living family member is my 39 year old daughter who lives on another state. I wish I could live with her and her husband, but I haven't been welcomed. So, I hold tight to Jesus Christ, and do the best I can. Doing my art helps, and comforts me. God bless you.

[@marytesta3003]

Thank you, Lindsay. Harry gave some great advice for managing pain. Motion is lotion, they say. What a humble man. Thank you, Harry.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a great tip!

[@beachmama23]

Thank you so much for having Harry as your guest ❤ He was one of the first handful channels I started watching on KZbin years ago 😊

[@vatiammatri2660]

I love Harry! Beautiful story,beautiful person. Thanks Lindsay ❤🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@PaintinHiding]

can i just say how much im enjoying this podcast series? thank you so much for hosting these Lindsay~ 🥳❤️👍🏻 i listen to a lot of podcasts and i really like that this is just talking. makes me feel like im not missing out on anything visual (some artists have done podcast-adjecent content where it’s more of a paint and talk and i always feel like im missing out when i dont look at the screen😅😂)

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I am a daughter and sister of veterans. Thank you Harry for your service and also for being forthcoming about your story about PTSD and depression. That is a reality for so many of our combat veterans.

[@GingahSnapsArt]

So much love for Harry and Lindsay both! Thank you for another wonderful podcast

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're welcome 😊

[@jessicamaisonet917]

Beautiful art journey that Harry shared❤ thank you for having Harry on your Podcast I watch him all the time ❤ wonderful

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nancylemon4120]

Outstanding Lindsay & Harry, Love you Both!! Cheers!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much!

[@elisecharlenefineart]

An other wonderful interview Lindsay!! I am loving the podcast series. Please continue!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@wanderingstar5673]

👏🏽 Sooo happy !! My two most trusted product reviewers!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're the best!

[@berolinastrassmann]

Wow, another MVP interviewee! I watch Harry's videos with as much enthusiasm as yours, even if I am not that big of a coloured pencil user. He is, like you, a thorough and insightful reviewer. It is good to know more about his life and his background

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@berolinastrassmann]

I am still watching it! Have you heard from Rich the Spin Doctor lately? You used to mention him a few years ago, but he doesn't seem to be active on You Tube any more. It would be great to see a chat between both of you.​@@thefrugalcrafter

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I haven't heard from him in a while@@berolinastrassmann

[@jennyb-aeternabitart7436]

Yay! 🎉 Thank you for this interview! 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure!

[@elisecharlenefineart]

Harry, I love you, your story and your channel. Thanks for all you do!

[@EdnaCloud]

Great video Lindsay, I love Harry, he cares enough to go into detail and always offers his honest opinion. Thank you Lindsay for the heated foot mat tip, I love using my oil pastels but it's so cold here and even the softer brands is not soft enough for use right now.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@cindybohl9593]

Never knew about this man. I have just subscribed to his channel! Looking forward to watching his videos! Love your podcasts Lindsey!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@SheilaLandry]

I thoroughly enjoy all these interviews. Harry - you are one of my favorites because of your honesty and kindness. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us and making our artwork much more fun! What a great community we are all part of!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure!

[@therasiathecook]

I love you both so much! You really make the world a better place!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so kind

[@gertietheduck]

Harry, I love how supportive and instrumental your daughter was to your venturing into your artmaking (and healing) path! What a wonderful kid you raised!

[@kassaArt]

Had to come back here. Watching this again as you and your family's courage and ability to reinvent your life is inspirational. 🎉

[@janicek9399]

Heart warming episode! Great interview, thanks so much. Harry has such a great story to tell, inspirational for anyone. Love his channel. I have been enjoying this podcast!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahthompson3847]

Have always appreciated Harry and now even more so!

[@tara-lee]

This was an A+ interview Lindsay! I've been subbed to Harry for years now. He's such a kind soul, and I appreciate his honesty and integrity. He's been through so much, yet still has a huge heart.❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you 😊

[@kassaArt]

This is amazing. I love you both! 👏 🤩 👏 🎉❤

[@gertietheduck]

I think the toxic ingredient thing might have to do with the state of California. California has legislation that essentially dictates that any product containing any chemical that is known to be toxic, and could become actively toxic in a hypothetical circumstance (burned, inhaled, ingested) needs to carry a warning label (you have probably seen such labels on some of your favourite supplies before). So for such a product to be sold in the USA, they must carry the label. This does not mean the product will be toxic when used for its intended use - just that it contains a substance known to be toxic. So for example a piece of MDF furniture may carry the warning because it might contain formaldehyde in the glue (which is a carcinogenic if inhaled), but you wouldn't inhale your furniture. However, in a fire, you might inhale the smoke, or if you were sawing furniture, you might inhale and ingest particles. So the California law aims to encourage manufacturers to rethink using materials that could be toxic in circumstances they may have not have thought of. Unfortunately the law makes no distinction between genuinely extremely toxic things to use, and things which could be potentially toxic but are not if used for their purposes, or are only very lightly toxic I a way that would not impact the average person unless used in massive quantities over a long period. So Californians are used to these warnings and know when to ignore or when to be concerned (they just treat them as red flags for research, essentially) … and the rest of the world sees these out of context and gets scared by them, which I imagine is why some brands are reluctant to carry the California warnings and are therefore not available for sale in the USA. I am not from the USA but I know all this because I did a deep dive into it out of interest as another artist here in the UK was very worried about using a supply that carried the California warning due to it containing carbon. The supply was paradoxically both marked non-toxic… and carried the warning label about toxic chemicals. To further put your mind at rest: I have heard that apparently gas stations carry such warnings in California too (benzene for example is highly toxic), and most people use them without fear, so it's very relative...! I imagine Holbein were very worried of getting into trouble if it looked like they were trying to bypass state legislation, and they probably didn't want to slap massive, out-of-context and scary-looking labels that might have scared their worldwide buyers on all their products either, hence their overreaction to Harry! I wonder if they have since reformulated to avoid the labels or if they are now able to produce packages specifically for the US market?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The California rop 65 rules are strict!

[@SkiSkateSmile]

Brilliant. Really enjoyed the video. I've been watching Harry's videos and enjoying them. I completely agree that art heals and being surrounded by colorful art supplies is very soothing:). I love derwent products, I might take a trip to the museum. Sounds lovely.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Well said!

[@SkiSkateSmile]

@thefrugalcrafter btw when I started watching your channel I had one failed attempt at watercolour and wouldn't go near it for years. And I absolutely hate going to town. Tomorrow I'm planning to go to my first urban sketching meet up. The power of art and your tutorials :) . Thank you.

[@dawncraig8992]

This is so great! If I just quit paying attention to the darn news and instead just watch your interviews I would have a much greater attitude about our world and the people who inhabit it! Thank you, Lindsey for letting us get to know Harry and the others that you have interviewed and will interview. It feels like having a cup of coffee with you and your guests and it is so so lovely.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Lindsay this is the same reason some art products can’t be shipped or sold to Californians… risk of birth defects?!? Great podcast!! ❤🎉😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think so!

[@dotsyjmaher]

Thank you SO much..I really needed this now.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@Michele0530]

What a great interview. Harry is such an inspirational guy. I haven't seen his you tube channel, but I'll start to watch. Thanks Lindsay so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! You are in for a treat!

[@EphygeniA]

♥

[@flychk1229]

What a wonderful story about Harry’s life. Should be required watching for any of us that go through something that is a gut punch and hard to recover from. Thank you both! What a kind man.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

He really is ❤️

[@joyfulldj]

So lovely you had Harry on Linsay. He is one of the most sensitive abd forthcomming people i met on youtube and follow his channel for several years npw. His insights and advise have been gold to me.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I totally agree!

[@ChantelleArts]

Such a wonderful episode ☺☺☺

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@LeeDee5]

Wow Lindsay and Harry! I’ve gotten so much art information and knowledge from you two through the years.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So glad!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hi Lindsay and Harry! This was wonderful!! I enjoyed seeing you two chat! I just wanted to weigh in on the Holbein issue quickly. I work with Holbein as a brand ambassador. When I first started working with them, I asked them why it had taken so long for their colored pencils to be available in the U.S. From my understanding, it is not that they had a toxic ingredient in them. It is that the packaging did not yet have the ASTM D-4236 safety labeling. It's a process to get the ASTM D-4236 labeling, and in the U.S. art supplies need to have that safety label in order to be sold here. As they were becoming more popular here in the U.S., they began the process to get the proper labeling for them to legally be sold here. However, while they were in the process, third-party companies were siphoning the pencils in from Japan without the proper labeling, which, of course, is a big no-no. Once the evaulation process was done and proper labeling was affixed, they were able to start distributing them through Blick and other U.S. companies. I am by no means an expert in this area, but that was my understanding of what was relayed to me. I hope this helps! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the info! I'm glad it wasn't whale fat, 😆

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Haha, right!? That would be awful! You're welcome!

[@beckyredfern5234]

What a lovely man. I went and subscribed to his channel. I have loved your choices for interviewees for your podcast.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Firefly-tf8gu]

Always good to hear from Harry. Great interview! I just subscribed to Anna Kullberg's magazine, I'm so happy to hear he is writing for her.

[@mlyon1476]

I'm listening through these while working from home and this is the first Art KZbinr (so far) that I wasn't previously aware of. Thank you for sharing Harry and thank you to Harry for sharing his story! Clicking Follow right now!

[@joykruczay]

Apologies for the late comment. Harry, thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your outstanding videos. You have earned so much admiration and respect for everything you have done and the person you are, both art and non-art related. Lindsay, keep the great interviews coming our way! Harry's comments about the Holbein pencil alleged toxicity immediately brought to my mind to the warnings of many items (of any type0 in the US. Lindsay will likely relate to the multitude of products that have toxicity warnings for the residents of California. Apparently they're acceptable for the rest of the country. 😉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha! So true!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Another wonderful Podcast Lindsay! Thanks for sharing Harry’s Inspirational story. Blessings to you both for the quality content your channels provide! I really believe that art heals, I know it has helped me. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! You too!

[@elyselaforest7700]

It took me a while to finish this as I didn't want to listen while I was otherwise occupied. I wanted to hear every word. This is so inspiring! Thank you, Lindsay, for introducing me to Harry. Thank you Harry for your sharing your story and insights. Now I'm off to look for Harry's youtube, website, etc.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@MarieJS535]

A wonderful, informative conversation with Harry. Really enjoyed this. Thanks to both of you. Cheers!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Many thanks!

[@davearcher7474]

Brilliant!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@brennagarciaasisabgelement7917]

Thank you very much for sharing your story Harry. I'll be checking your channel out for sure. Isn't it ironic how our kids even teach us things that we didn't know were possible? Of course as adults we have to stay open to learning from our children as opposed to Simply dictating. I learned from my youngest that I have to stay open to communicate when he was about in 5th grade.I appreciate Lindsay, that you started a new podcast series. I listened to all the others you had before. Congratulations on your new book Harry!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@mjpete27]

I love these long form videos and I just want to thank you BOTH! Harry and Lindsay are truly two of a kind people. Wonderful artists and such kind people! I love leaning form people who are not "know it all's" but these people do have a great wealth of knowledge and are willing to share it with anyone who want to tune in to their channels, thanks to you both. I will say I have been quite scattered, but I did watch this in 3 sessions so my comment was tardy.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you both for this very, very interesting podcast. Harry is a very brave person to have gone, and still going through so many struggles! He has a wonderful outlook and is an example of a very courageous person! His wife sounds like an awesome partner! Lindsay you are a great interviewer, as you let your guest speak and don’t keep interrupting! I will be subscribing to Harry’s channel!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Beautiful podcast. Amazing podcast. Thank you sp much for sharing ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@AndreaPollackHarutunian]

Love Harry 🎉🎉🎉you've been having the BEST podcast guests! Andrea...

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@felicitycrowe6971]

So glad to have found this interview! My two favourite art supply reviewers! Integrity, honesty, experience, expertise - all wrapped up in a very humble, very human bundle. That is what the two of you both embody for me. It is so wonderful to hear more about the humans behind the media presence and to be able to more fully appreciate your individual perspectives. I feel that is important for me to give a heartfelt thank you to Harry and his family for his service in the armed forces and everything that that has entailed. I feel we owe a lot to anyone who makes the decision to participate in the armed forces of any truly democratic nation that fights to protect human rights. A secondary thank you to both Lindsay and Harry for sharing your enormous expertise with the rest of us. It has made my life so much easier b/c I always know where to look for truthful reviews of art products.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you for your kind comment:)

[@shannonwolff2599]

I've been watching Harry since he first started his channel which was at the same time as I was just getting back into art after my kids had grown and moved out!! Neat fact, it was actually Harry who had recommended you and your channels for tutorials etc. which is how I found you Lindsay!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's awesome!

[@CraftingMissAika]

This one is gonna be just EPIC! I had to leave some love before watching the video ❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@olderendirt]

Wonderful interview. It was so interesting to hear his story and it made me smile when he talked about Bob Ross. Everyone's hero. Thanks so much. I have another KZbinr to watch now, too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ladynsearch-of-art]

That was a great interview! Thanks so much. I will definitely buy Harry's book when it comes out. Always love his reviews.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@askialuna7717]

I like listening to art chat while practising.🙂 I also have plenty of time because I can't work. And I'm also trying to get back into drawing and painting, which I loved doing as a child and neglected due to school and training because I didn't have enough energy for it. And I also had 5 years when I just tried to get healthier and didn't do much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@kaleidoscopiccolours]

Thank you so much for interviewing Harry. I really enjoy watching and value his reviews and am delighted to hear that people will soon be able to purchase prints of his artwork.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Very nice interview. Nice to meet new people. I have only been around KZbin since fall 2021. Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Welcome!

[@atelierthhun1165]

An interesting interview with Harry. Thank you Lindsay for continuing to highlight the "race to the bottom" engaged in by hitherto reputable brands. Until the practice of trading on a name is called out and hits sales it wont stop. Many thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure:)

[@marianneb.7112]

Wow. This was a wonderful discussion. Educational and inspiring. Thank you, Harry and Lindsay! ❤🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sketchshinaver2137]

I went to extreme measure to get a set of Holbine pencils in the USA prior to them being available here. I absolutely love them! Love your reviews Harry thank you for all your hard work!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MbSaidSo]

My husband has back issues similar to Harry's, and mental health struggles for chronic pain sufferers are a very real thing. Hearing how Harry overcame his struggles and found meaning again through art is so wonderful to hear! My husband finds relief in model making. Thank you for another fantastic podcast!

[@geriprior751]

What an inspiring and interesting video. Thank you Lindsay and Harry for sharing your story. While it is so unfortunate you continue to suffer from your injuries, it was heartwarming to hear how art has benefited you in your journey, and to learn someone wonderful helped you create your perfect art space! Lindsay we are meeting so many interesting people in the art world through these interviews. Thank you for bringing us this rich content.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My pleasure!

[@janetsjewellery]

This one is my favourite so far. Harry is so honest and open and I like that. What you see is what you get. I watched a few of his videos and forgot to like them so I'll have to go back and watch them again. Also subscribed to his channel.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@lesliemischel1159]

Thank you Lindsay and Harry! I thoroughly enjoyed this interview!! 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@VBeeMe]

Watching your interview with The Frugal Crafter. Thank you as I so enjoyed it.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sheilacym]

Love this series, Lindsay ! Getting to know the artists backstory on these podcasts/video interviews is so interesting. Thank you and Well done 🤩

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@janeknights799]

Really enjoyed this podcast. Harry is interesting and you are such a good listener….not jumping in all the time. It was nice to see Harry allowed to talk.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dneel468]

How exciting Harry, a book! Enjoyed the pod cast love you both.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@macgurrl]

Lindsay, thanks for having Harry on your podcast it was great to hear some inside scoops.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gentlerdaysofgardensofpaper]

I enjoyed this interview and have followed you both for a long time but I nearly gave up today, as I was bombarded with adverts every other minute. I'm not sure why and wondered if anyone else experienced this? Anyway, great chat, which resonated with me, and a big wave from Yorkshire 👋

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for sharing! KZbin is so weird, it bombs talking to the camera videos with midrolls and puts none on tutorials. They used to let us controll the midroll placement. You can always check out the podcast Playlist, they don't put as many ads on the audio only version.

[@gentlerdaysofgardensofpaper]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you, Lindsay 😀

[@miracleartinspirations8919]

So interesting to hear a bit of your life story, and thank you Lindsay for these great interviews❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gertietheduck]

Giotto is a very popular and beloved brand (of mainly children's art materials) in Italy - it is not made by Lyra - its existence precedes FILA Group's acquisition of Lyra (which is originally a German brand) by some 100 years. And FILA was created as a pencil manufacturer also over 100 years ago in Italy. Every Italian grew up using Giotto (or "FILA Giotto", as I liked to call them as a kid) at some point! And since neither of you was sure - it's pronounced "Jotto" (it takes its name from the painter Giotto) ☺ I love that Harry loves their pencils!! I think sometimes even Italian artists overlook the Giotto Stilnovo and Di Natura ("by nature" - so, "Giotto, by nature" 😊) pencils because they think of Giotto more as just a children's brand. Those two are really nice pencils. I particularly love the duo Stilnovo pencils for my travel pencil case, because I get to take along twice the colours at half the space of other pencils!

[@gertietheduck]

PS - sorry for the overly long comment re this. I didn't know I was going to write this much (and it is not the first time either, haha). I am Italian, and I also grew up between Italy/France/Belgium so sometimes I can't help myself commenting on French/Italian/Belgian things (particularly when it's a beloved brand), hahaha. SORRY😆 I think I left the same comment on Harry's channel when he reviewed the pencils 😂. Love you both!!❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think of sneakers when I see Fila! 😆

[@gertietheduck]

@@thefrugalcrafter even more confusingly both FILA companies were originally Italian, and both were created around the same time! 😆 the art materials company though stands for "Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini " - which essentially means "Italian manufacturers of pencils & related products", though they use the more rare Latin-derived word "lapis" rather than the now more commonly used "matita", which really lets you know how old the company is, haha!

[@JNESTERAKI]

She said hi to him, he didn't say hi to her. he is badly disrespectful?????

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You ate looking for trouble 😆

[@valerielynch2042]

What a powerful story. Thank you for having Harry as your guest. I'm so glad to have discovered his KZbin channel recently. I didn't know his story. I learn so much from both of you. I'm new to pencil drawing-and that is how I found Art Gear Guide. . I will definitely be watching your future Art Chats going forward. ('m a vet too but never had any dangerous duty.)

[@3534538]

That was a great interview. Very interesting to learn about Harry's "descend into colo(u)r pencil madness" 🙂If his book really comes out at the end of the year then I'll get it as a Christmas gift to myself. He puts so much work into his reviews, I especially admire his dedication to keeping his homepage updated. And it's so nice to hear the way he acknowledges his wife's help. Thank you so much for inviting him. And thank you to Harry for his uplifting words and generally showing that it's better to have a positive view on the world instead of wallowing in misery and being a grump - especially with your not-so-nice experiences. 🥰

[@bookishindian]

thank you for all of your podcast interviews with other artists. This is such a great resource for artists, no matter their level! Wondering if you might consider interviewing the artist Sandi Hester (who is here on youtube as well as has a website with courses and more) Would love to see/hear the two of you in conversation!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That might be fun, I don't know her, but she seems very nice!

[@bookishindian]

@@thefrugalcrafter 🎉🎉

[@liannielsen4430]

You and Harry is My best KZbin, werry interesting.😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheRedundantArtist]

Wonderful interview Lindsay, Harry is such a wonderful person. I can’t wait to see the prints he’s going to be selling. Xx

[@kathythomas5302]

God bless the Art Gear Guy!

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Thanks. Great chat.

[@Firefly-tf8gu]

A book? YAY! Sign me up!

[@quokka4329]

Thanks for this excellent informative interview 👍

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are very welcome!

[@128titanic]

Hi, Lindsay. Thank you for your video.🎉.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for watching!

[@liz-anna2365]

Great interview and what a wonderful person! You, too, Lindsay!

[@liannielsen4430]

You and Harry is my favorits you tuber❤😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@incognitoedc]

A fantastic interview!!! I love GearGuide reviews. Harry's backstory was fascinating. Keep up the great work!

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I love Harry's accent.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Me too!

[@sherhardgrave3664]

Absolutely enjoyed this video and like Harry you were my first utube I started watching 😊👩🏻‍🎨

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much 😊

[@normawilliams1752]

I love your interviews!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@ellietodd393]

I love hearing him talk. He is such an inspiration in turning your life around.BTW I also love the Giotto pencils for beginners. I use them in my classes often. thanks for having him on and showing him to the people on your channel who didnt know him. Hugs from Queensland to you both.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@debhalld9794]

What a great interview of a great person!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@moodyandtheartist]

This was great to listen to 👍🏻

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@2pause2]

What a great video I love it I watch the Art Gear look at his reviews before I buy anything.Great job Lindsay❣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for watching!

[@sondrabrown442]

Awesome interview Lindsay! I really enjoyed listening to Harry’s story!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BernardineWalker]

Thank you Lindsay and Harry! I can relate to this episode. Lindsay, I like your art chats and sat chats, along with your art tutorials! Thanks again to the both of you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Our pleasure!

[@deborahbloom4624]

This was wonderful! It's so nice to get to know more about our favorite art KZbinrs!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannedupuis2960]

Awesome 👏

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 🤗

[@sunnycharacter]

I missed the live, but I’m here now! Love you too!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for coming!

[@brandikellerscraftcorner2325]

I so enjoyed this. Thank you to the both of you❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're welcome 😊