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music from epidemic sound + louie zong
camera used in this video:
sony a7c with a 40mm lens

[@JamieGreenIllustration]

Leigh is forcing me to make her something

[@LeighEllexson]

no one feels bad for you

[@alyzzzea1864]

The Leigh tax must be paid

[@aember]

@@LeighEllexson this is how you know its a real friendship

[@stardustedtea]

hearing about Jamie cosplaying James in the podcast was one thing but seeing it was SO funny- the way y’all were so casual about it 😭

[@msellenandrea]

the light in that creek was so so stunning 😭

[@ezrelab6637]

ugh I love this so many plant paintings

[@karolilie]

I just want to repeat hos much i love those red sun paintings. The majority of greens and blues with the strong pop of red is so stunning.

[@lissahendrix]

Babys having a nap and I was like “I need some Leigh time”✨🙌🏽

[@knitiva]

honestly feeling like a 65% 70% the last few days?! gotta love it!

[@LeighEllexson]

jealous!!!

[@Citruswithpulp]

Glad I got to see the eclipse in this video, pretty sick. Turtle eclipse of the heart

[@LeighEllexson]

i like that

[@newjersey3218]

the announcement at the end made me so happy!! So excited to tune in :D

[@brittanysalzone]

ahhh you guys were so lucky to experience a total eclipse! It was a partial eclipse by me in Georgia :/ Always a joy to see a new video of yours pop up on my home page :]

[@sylviecella9684]

The hike, your art, the new prints…. WOW and thank you ⭐️🌿⭐️

[@garancem7303]

oh how I love your vlogs ! so peaceful yet funny (also loving the new prints !!!) love from France

[@luisareis562]

love these nature shots ❤ i love seeing from your eyes, leigh!

[@bregil23]

This was truly magical! Trinkets are so fun! Full of inspiration for my future trip to Europe! Thanks for taking us along on your trip!

[@Photosyntheswag]

I always look forward to your videos!! I can’t decide which print i want the most! They are all so pretty

[@eris1949]

Percentage check is a vibe. I'm at around 40% right now. Physically suffering a bit from doms, and emotionally exhausted, but this video just bumped me up to a 45% a win is a win

[@layersofloriiii]

We have been waiting for yeahmaybe to make a comeback 💚💚💚💚

[@sushiroll47]

I'm at a solid 75% rn. Glad to watch your video on this gloomy Sunday

[@prospero632]

Oh, the comfort of watching these videos ^_^

[@kellymo4855]

i can’t decide if i’m at a 35 or a 75. I just got my bfa and i’m starting an artist internship so i know i’m really excited but holy shit im exhausted and change is scary!!

[@hoopofspiders6183]

You could cover the sketchbook with stickers or paint it or do a collage on it and decoupage it.

[@lilyoftheflames]

Little puppy patron here, we love you too!

[@AshleyAwe]

That was fun, Leigh, it's you! Do you recall when you used to say, "Hey, it's me, Leigh." I thought that was super cute. Thank you for the video! Always fun to see what you're up to. Alllllll the best to you and your friends!

[@AshleyAwe]

35% now that I learned about Herc. Very sorry for your loss.

[@LeighEllexson]

hahah yes, my friends used to say it to me all the time until i couldn't stand my tagline anymore

[@AshleyAwe]

@@LeighEllexson I understand. I will stop too then. I really liked it, Leigh. Thought it was endearing. All good. Times change, moods change. It's been a new season for a bit. All the best.

[@leslieturner1385]

That rose painting from Megan Wang reminds me of the rose you found while on an evening walk on Valentine's Day. Very fitting gift for you xoxo

[@evadepeva11]

the cinematography!! 😍

[@owlfacewitch]

I wave like that now and click my rings together and I can’t stop, you’re too powerful Leigh

[@PennyandRosePaperie]

Hi Leigh! I see that you and your homegirls are all Baggu girlies, I would love to see the collection you all have and what you use them for, art related or not! Also, I’m hoping for a Leigh x Baggu collab one day, cuz that would be awesome. Love your videos!!!

[@v1ct079]

I'm a good 80 rn having a good time and just relaxing 😌!!!

[@whatsaroxy]

I’m at a solid 65% atm but with some extra sleep i’ll be at 70% 😎 watching this as I’m procrastinating painting. Love the new camera you got a few videos ago btw, the quality and depth is so good

[@tincoronelarnaprints]

50 and learning in the world of art and im so inlove to learn about arts🫡🫡

[@KimiPetri]

Teal is my favorite color! As well as olive. However, the color teal of what ppl perceive to be teal seems to vary to a lot ppl. 😊

[@chloecureton9223]

The yeah, maybe surprise is fuelling me. Took me from a 43% to a strong 55% 💪

[@rajnaprissel8509]

Your hair looks so cuteeee ❤️

[@aishawaterman492]

Not mad at you :) 20 minutes was a perfect study break!

[@elizathepainter8604]

Such beautiful nature in this one!!

[@agathed7424]

I use those sketchbooks too and love them because they are affordable, and the paper is good enough to hold most mixed media, but also it's not so good that I get scared to use it. Anyways, amazing video thank you Leigh, thank you Toadie!!!

[@javiruizv770]

All the greeeeen😍🍃

[@Hemdashed]

Gonna call it 40%. Passing a kidney stone, out of my fave art supply and can't replace it. But this video is lovely, I'm on pain meds. Could be worse.

[@anakehoe1870]

*Not hating on anyone for moving the turtle! I appreciate y'all helping it* However I wanted to give helpful advice as speaking as a animal lover/person who has worked with turtles for 10+ years. Please don't pick up turtles or any other animals from their tails. It stresses them out and can result in muscle, tail, and spinal injurys. If you need to pick up a snapping turtle like I did because it was going to get ran over by cars. Put your fingers/hands in the back side of the shell where the legs come out of the shell. Their head can't reach that far back in that awkward position so you can't get bit. Love you guys and your videos❤

[@anakehoe1870]

Also make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was going. If you don't it will turn around and go back the same way it was headed and it will risk injury/fatality again.

[@RaTazelsauce]

Seeing that part was so bittersweet, glad to see another animal lover

[@j.suarez4923]

Leigh, idk if u gonna read this but I am really grateful with you 🙌🏽 your content makes me feel better every time and I lov u for that ❤ thank you 🫂 really

[@toeresa]

Hey leigh would you consider doing an update on the home renovations youve done? I loved seeing it in your older vlogs!

[@OseaWatTeFac]

i feel the same enegry when i finish a sketchbook lmao 7:51

[@cass_3]

teal and magenta are my color enemies, but I love greens and am also often hoodwinked by BIG COLORtm

[@ashtree_growing]

Feeling about 34% atm.. but my moon time is on it's way, so just going with the literal flow😊🙌🏼

[@Samantha_tookey197]

I’m loving your sketch book paintings, they’re very inspiring. Could you cover your book with some pretty wrapping paper or paint it? X

[@shannabug31]

How am I once again first in the comments?! Lol. This never happens😄 1st...so so sorry about Herc 💗 2nd I did try once to buy one of your originals maybe someday I'll be able to convince you...? Lol 3rd.... my 80% from the podcast went up to 90% as this really great day went on. So there ya go! Love your art. Love your videos. Love the pod(and the new Yeah Maybe) so thanks for the joy Leigh 🩷

[@AshleyAwe]

Wait! What? I missed it. What? No..... Booo. Herc. Oh I was just thinking of him too. Sad..... 😞

[@shannabug31]

@@AshleyAwe she mentioned it in her Patreon pod

[@magicalpatterns]

I’m mostly bedridden so making art is absolutely my pain management liberator🪽 thank you for your videos throughout the years. Leigh is a good friend of mine but she doesn’t know😂 😜 I would love to exchange art another fellow artist 👩🏻‍🎨

[@lolosrainydays]

85% Eating nice food Not in pain! Had a busy, fun day Weather is kinda ok!

[@tcsok111]

recent breakup so 35% my usual would be 60-70% also awful headache from the weather🙃

[@NECR0CLANCY]

LOL when you first said percentage i thought you meant like my phone battery (which is at 97%) but i think i’m more so like a 35% right now. burnt out from art making so much recently, but the weather has been getting nicer!!

[@Inke_Swyzen]

I always love the color grading in your vids! What are some thungs you do to edit the colors? Asking ‘cus i’m trying to figure out myself how to do it haha

[@LeighEllexson]

i use premiere pro, most the curves feature to edit my colors!

[@umetninaa]

i am a 85% right now!! if it werent for all the passive (and active) college stress id be a 100%!!!

[@elisabethrudd7727]

I just bought the same exact sketchbook, and as a fellow teal hater I have the same feelings about it 😂

[@kanne5213]

if i could give you a high five for how much i love your vids, i would! thank you for creating lovely content for random peeps to enjoy.

[@violettb5050]

wow thanks for showing us the total eclipse (I am in Eastern Europe)

[@JoJoTarz]

always enjoy your videos 🤗 loving those soon to be prints 🤩 hey- can i ask where you got your iphone case? i feel like i would be able to spot where i put mine down if i had that color AND i love that color 😊💚💛

[@LeighEllexson]

it's a pop socket brand case!

[@JoJoTarz]

@@LeighEllexson cool! thank you so much!!!🤗

[@lissahendrix]

7:06 omg show the bowl!

[@eugesvibes]

hey! i just discovered this video and to be honest, i think we’re the same on some points, mainly about art! thank you for inspiring me with your videos🌸

[@jasminekroezeart]

Yesss I do this check-in too... except on a scale from 1-1000. I'm a solid 792

[@LeighEllexson]

wow 1-1000 is big!!!!

[@mickeymissed]

percentage at 30 because of a job interview and I am nervous but I haven’t watched the full vid so subject to change

[@circlehead9480]

Today I’m at a 25%-35% mentally and physically. No more spoons for me 😂

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

Where ( what part of country/state/ city for example are you ). Thanks. Love your. Art. Have you mentioned where or what or how you make your prints ( if at home , what printer , if you care to share). Glad I caught your video and maybe I’ll go back to find info

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

Oh I am a 30. Should not have ate so many cookies

[@LeighEllexson]

i am in cincinnati ohio and i work with a local printer called robin imaging to make my prints!

[@kimberlyjeffers1623]

I’m on about 35% that’s just what came to me.

[@kristaleann-rj8xe]

Hmm…maybe…45%? Feeling sleepy. Is rainy so mood is lower. Thanks for asking! Haha

[@0chibijulie0]

Interesting question. Ive honestly not felt at my best as a whole. Im trying, but not being sucessful. Which i think is what I think makes the feeling feel worse. Id say 20 at the moment.

[@saartjepoezestaartje8216]

I love the percentage thing!! My percentage right now is 53% ;)

[@saramarie111]

I was 33% until I saw your face and now I'm 77%! Thanks!

[@amandamakesminis]

Fellow teal hater here, you're not alone Leigh.

[@jlb127]

Here!!!!😂

[@gymgirl1010910]

85%❤

[@ZdotMaD]

I’m now at like a 60 since this video is out

[@anajulia-mi1bf]

Thought you meant battery percent (mine is 69% - nice) but I just woke up so my real percentage is like a 45%… hoping for some 5% boost after coffee

[@grayson5849]

i just got home from work so im sitting at 32% right now

[@divinepf]

I’m probably a 45% today

[@lissahendrix]

10:00 I almost bought the hello kitty bagu bc of ur one bagu vid 😭 is it worth the hype fr? Do pens get lost and poke marks all in it tho!?

[@LeighEllexson]

i live and die for baggu anything

[@AmberJayneArt]

I feel like my percentage is 20% right now…recovering from a long, four week cold, and laryngitis :( Trying to stay positive, and spending my time drawing (and watching art videos!)

[@JustSheik]

At like 60% 😊

[@AmelieWagner-yi2mk]

Hey :) I Recently bought some of your Devil Baby Stickers and I love them so much! One is living on my sewing machine and one is on my water bottle 😊 I was wondering How you feel about people getting your designs tattooed? Do you offer tattoo Vouchers or something similar? Love from Germany ✨🌷🌈

[@LeighEllexson]

hm i have let people get my work tattooed but i don't reallllly love it :0 i don't think my work is super well suited for tattoos

[@AmelieWagner-yi2mk]

@@LeighEllexson ok I respect that! :)

[@oliviajoy3501]

Uh, a not so solid 50% right now. The high highs and low lows are somewhat almost balancing each other out. ⭐️ Also, great video as always, definitely upped my percentage by a few.

[@jacksontabaso]

I’m at 75%

[@halidramzan2803]

49% 😊

[@brittanybletz]

I’m charging 😅 but needed it

[@crissanchezpaadin]

I'm in 40% right now, it could be worse 😂

[@yaminthein7833]

Finally someone shares my disgust for teal and it just so happens to be my favorite art vlogger! To hell with teal!

[@artbyryanm]

im changing for no one 😆

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

19:57 The flowers look so pretty like candy! Anybody know what it’s called?

[@magicalmysterymila]

Are you going to have prints of that lettuce painting you did? its amazing and would love to put it in my bedroom 😅

[@LeighEllexson]

on it for next time 🫡

[@aember]

my percentage today physically is like 12% bc im bleeding but like 60% emotionally because its sunny and breezy so im at a mellow 36% today. incidentally those are also my pit and peaks

[@buggsghostx6044]

@10:16pm : my percentage is about rough 35% like im eepy, but not majorly eepy?

[@raw-yet-gentle]

Can someone tell which style of SÜK pants she's wearing in the beginning?

[@bbodalski]

Maybe about a 30%… lots going on

[@ChantelleArts]

what is this teal slander!? 😂 if any colour deserves hate it's orange 👀

[@LeighEllexson]

i'm an orange lover 👹

[@andremonthieu488]

40%

[@annamaeouimet8812]

my percentage is normal 50 and maybe 65 today

[@pepiart1413]

Teal, I agree…. Eeew!

[@catmothcrow]

Feel like I’m at a 40 or 50%… nothing is terrible, but nothing is incredible either, and I’m having trouble finding the motivation to make art.

[@doranunez5047]

I’m at like a 35%

[@DrFjords]

What do we gotta do to get a print of that lettuce you painted 🥬

[@LeighEllexson]

oh good idea

[@lizqueen5339]

30% emosh 15% phys

[@LeighEllexson]

love a break down like this

[@Sevinique]

Currently at 50% 😂