ARTIST VLOG 40 ✿ August - September 2021 ✿ Paintings, sketchbooks, landscapes & succulents!

[@hayleypbop6997]

The trees remind me of comics and magazines I read as a child which were made with very limited palattes but had so much character and told whole stories.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Hayley! I thought that they had a bit of a retro feel too. :)

[@fabd8067]

Yes I agree, I really liked her sketch of the trees in the forest too… I loved her use of the coral which gave a great pop of colour ~ such a vintage vibe about it! 🧡🩶🤎

[@rociocruz2786]

Wonderful,I love those brush strokes at the end of the video,and your succulents,and your amazingly charming landscapes❤❤❤

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@kaybreedlove3050]

Very beautiful church. Looks peaceful there. What a wonderful day you shared with us. Thank you!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I especially like your forest drawing! All the overlapping branches are so interesting 🤩

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Sarah, it was fun to draw!

[@pennypop408]

Loving your new pieces Natasha. Very exciting. Those colors and new style fabulous.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Penny! It feels nice to see my work evolving recently. :)

[@Calibizaro]

i love how you use the texture of the paper to your advantage! As always, your color choices are so soothing and you make a "gray" scene feel cozy and even refreshing rather than gloomy.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's lovely to hear, thank you! I can't wait to finish that painting. I really want to add the house and trees!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

What amazingly beautiful music this video had... wow!

[@jom6829]

Very much enjoyed this and seeing your sketchbook. Love all those greens, which is my favourite colour.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Joanna! Green is quickly becoming my favourite colour too, in all of its various shades!

[@KittehNow]

Natasha, Your work is beautiful and your videos are delightful. I'm so inspired! Thank you for a lovely YT channel💖

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's so lovely to hear, thank you Sassi! x

[@thisisgesi]

I'm so, so glasd I found your channel! Your landscapes are so cosy and dreamy, and your process is very calming. ♡

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, I'm so pleased you think so! Thank you for finding me. :)

[@peteinuk]

How lovely. I am always amazed how beautiful England is - even when I love in England myself! Helen x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know what you mean! And there's so much diversity in the landscape for such a small country. :) x

[@sheridanbutler_444]

I wanted to say how much I am enjoying your channel, your art and everything about your content. I sit down of an evening with a cup of coffee and work my way through all the episodes. I'm spending an imaginary fortune in my head because of all the beautiful supplies you review regularly. Your videos are calming, relaxing and thoroughly inspiring. Thankyou 😁

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

This was such a lovely comment to read, thank you so much! I'm really pleased that you're enjoying the videos. :)

[@chrissie4452]

Thank you for sharing this video, I enjoyed every part of it. I like the soft song at the end too 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBlondiekitten]

I really enjoyed this. The forest drawing with the incredible red highlights is an inspiration. Love your work 💫🥰😍⭐️✨

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so pleased you like that one, thank you! x

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

Another wonderful video!. So nice to see you working on several paintings and to see how they are progessing. I loved the forest sketch,the red highlights on the trees are so visually striking,I think this sketch could transfer into a really striking painting (or future postcard maybe..). I loved the little church,wonder if it will appear in some form in future paintings..... I think the person the commision is for will be very happy with the final painting when it goes to it's new home. The large landscape painting is looking really good too,the greys and greens you have chosen to paint it with works so well together. It's good to see how much better the new desk is making things for you already such a good investment for the studio and your creative well being.I loved how striking the final gouache lanscape piece you show at the beginning of the video looks,would make a great print maybe...... This video felt like a lovely casual and insightfulconversation with an artist friend. The olive yellow pencil really does add a dynamic contrast to the greens and green blues used used over and alongside it. And happy to haer how much you love the Molotow pens,I love these too.Your videos are always such a welcome and inspiring gift. (matt) P.s I am going to order the same new desk as you,I have a brilliant support worker,and she was saying because of my ongoing health issues (and being now seen as physically disabled,not something I've actually thought of myself) there are sources of funding I can apply for help towards the cost of the desk, on the premise of how much it will benefit my health and well being (which it will,as it is doing so for you). So once I have secured the partial funding, I will put some money in and my partnter Craig will too (bless him) So thank you for inspiring me to go for it.I know this desk will really help me and it's a long term investment in my creative well being.Several artists I follow here on you tube have a desk of this type,but the way you talked about it and how it will really make a difference to you,short and long term creatively and otherwise,gave me the little push I needed to invest in one.I really can see how it will benefit me in the future.Oh yes seeing your black nail varnish,back in my younger days when I was punk I used to paint my nails black,and as part of now accepting and living my new one armed physicality,I dececided to go back to painting my nails black again!!! and i discovered that Craig is really good at painting nails!! and bless him when I dececided to do this for the first time he offered to paint them for me,now that's love!!! ha ha.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Matt! I'm always so happy to hear how much you're enjoying the videos. :) And the black nail polish sounds fantastic! How great that you have Craig to help with that. I used to be a bit of a Goth in my youth and black nail polish is still my favourite colour!

[@katnilsson]

I really love all your work! All the colors, the composition, the mood and the simplicity just fits me so perfect!🥰 You know when you see something and think: ‘I wish I had come up with that first’? That’s how I feel for your work 😍. I know that I can’t even make my own version (NOT copies, just paintings inspired by you), your painting look so effortless but are so hard to do. So my goal is to save until I can buy a painting and it will be worth every penny 💕 Thank you so much for KZbin videos, they are the highlight of my day!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much Katja! x

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Such a wonderfully relaxing video Natasha, thank you! I love that you called your succulent ‘pebbles’ too. 😊 Enjoy the rest of your week x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Sarah! When Pebbles was little her leaves just looked like pebbles. :) I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. x

[@judithwilliams3835]

The church was lovely - what a peaceful place. Your sketches are fascinating.

[@theamoore6787]

I really enjoyed this video. Love the works in progress. Love the cinematography/music and studio tour. The chocolate and berry desert left me especially envious.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Thea, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it!

[@bipashabaruah2880]

Really loving these vlogs. I watch these after work as these are very relaxing.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so glad you like them, thank you!

[@zenandink3531]

Love the paintings/sketches-ooohhh-those greens!-Also-loved “Pebbles!”-would be fun to paint her!🍃

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Oh yes, it would! :)

[@niconinimurphette1804]

Wow, those red trees are EVERYTHING 🙌🏻😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thank you Nico!

[@Crystal-t6g]

Natasha, beautiful relaxing video. l am home bound with flu at the moment. I really love the nature walks and trees. l Iove the colours green and grey so soothing. 🪴🪴🪴

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, and hope that you're feeling much better very soon!

[@Crystal-t6g]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you 💐

[@srkzfan]

Your work is sublime - thank you so much for sharing it with us!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@Cherryblossum101]

I love the trees with that added red!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you!

[@gwenritch]

Im turning into a mixed media newbie since I found your channel. Im a supply junky too!

[@daisiesandsunflowers5587]

Really enjoyed this, watching your process on the commission was so interesting. Love those colour combinations in your small sketch too!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Leah! I made more progress on the commission today; now to add all the details in the foreground. :)

[@inxy0urxeyes]

Such a relaxing video! I’m not a religious person in the least bit-but my goodness, that church & graveyard were absolutely beautiful. So much inspiration there! Love seeing all the pieces you’re working on, too!

[@wildartbyoldie]

Inspirational. Thank you 💞

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. :)

[@gardeniainbloom812]

I absolutely love Pebbles.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Me too!

[@ageloe]

You always pick such amazing color palettes for your pieces

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you! :)

[@lunanorth]

Thankyou Natasha really enjoyed this one

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks Luna!

[@joannaowen6653]

I love your vlogs 🙂 they're so relaxing to watch. I have severe anxiety, and these help me to feel calm. As a side note, one of my cats is called Pebbles 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

What a lovely name for a cat! I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety but it's lovely to hear that the vlogs help a little bit. 🧡

[@joannaowen6653]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you very much!

[@jillf4211]

Hey! at 9:55 you showed one of your succulents, typically when a succulent has that much space in between the "leaves" it means they need more direct sunlight. A grow light could help. Have a good one :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks for the tip, Jill! I'll look into it. :)

[@helenhelen8639]

Thats beautiful

[@tabuena.fineart]

lovely

[@jillweisensee8524]

I wish I could've watched a video of you creating the last sketchbook picture with all the green. I love to watch you layer and create your artwork. Looking at the finished project I find myself wondering, "Exactly how did she do that?!"

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I may film a Sketchbook Time for KZbin where I work on something similar, but this type of content will definitely be a part of my Patreon when it's launched!

[@napinthesun6653]

Simply just wow!! At 1:43, were there lavenders? Again, your drawings and vlogs are beautiful!!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It was heather! It looks so beautiful at this time of the year. And thank you! :)

[@michaelwhite8031]

Spend time to listen for God, and he will speak to you. Love your sketchbook drawing of Autumn trees. A touch of Eric Ravilious.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Michael. :)

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Beautiful work

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, Lori!

[@erikaweihmayer4793]

Your videos always brighten my day ❤️ love the sketchbook page and I really love your large canvas! What did you use to get the texture of the bottom half? It looks like a lake freezing over. Beautiful scenery 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Erika, that's so nice to hear. :) The texture was created with a palette knife, using acrylic paint. I may be making a video about this technique for my new Patreon once it's launched!

[@erikaweihmayer4793]

@@NatashaNewtonArt that would be awesome. In your next video can you give an eta for your patreon launch? I can’t wait to to see what you will be offering on there 😊

[@claychick100]

Wow! How inspirational! I just found your channel and so happy that I did. Tiny question…where did you get the little porcelain dishes you use to mix paint? They seem very handy. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Kathryn! You can find them here: www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-ceramic-stackable-palette-set-of-5-round-pallets-3in-diameter?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=b8c27b7a1c450ffdacb31483454e0b54

[@anncapps5844]

Hi Natasha - I was wondering....in one of your recent videos you presented a drawing in your sketchbook and mentioned you thought it would be an actual piece in the future. Sorry, I can't remember exactly which video it was. My question is, will you do the actual piece exactly like the sketchbook sample or do you make subtle changes along the way. Thanks!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Ann! That's a good question. :) I'd generally use the sketch as a starting point for the general composition, colour palette, or feel of the piece, making changes along the way. I like to allow the paintings to evolve as they go along!

[@ralphzaionz4029]

Love everything in this video thanks for making my day. 💕Annie

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks so much for watching, Annie! x

[@rebekah1362]

I'm wondering if you've tried the new Karin pigment paint markers? I just recently got a set for my birthday and they're divine (acrylic like paint but with a brush tip - no scratchy paper).

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I haven't heard of these! They sound lovely.

[@Ansjevis]

Do you know abouth the jean haines green with envy set?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I don't but it sounds intriguing! :)

[@erikaweihmayer4793]

What kind of paper are you using for the painting in your desk?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Fabriano Artistico cold pressed 300lb / 640gsm. It's super heavyweight!

[@bbygyal2180]

Love ur art! When you sketch from real life, how do u fight off the feeling that ur art must be the exact replica of what u see?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Honestly, it took quite a few years for me to feel that it was ok to do this, but once my own style had evolved, it became easier. Watching how other artists paint/draw actually helped me too. I could see that they weren't trying to create an exact copy of what they saw and it kind of gave me 'permission' to do it too!