Day in my life as an ILLUSTRATOR: art prints, commissions, book illustrating.

[@disymes9857]

Hi, love your art. I am from Gawler, so just up the road from you. My husband was with a group who vaccinated you all for covid. He made about 20 trips to KI over 3 years. We both love KI. I have been an artist all my life. I have tried all mediums but love water color the best. Due to poor health I have never been able to do what you are doing and I so envy you. I have always wanted to write a children's book and paint the illustrations. This would be about my child hood in the late 1950's in country South Australia (pre TV, telephones,). You should be so proud of yourself and I look forward to watching your progress.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so much ❤ Kangaroo Island is truely a special place! You may recognise of few of pages in the future 🙈🫶 I hope you can live vicariously through my videos, even just a little, as my work and my pages become as much of yours as they are mine

[@debbiegarland7124]

I love that you got so excited over a mug, life is about the little things ❤. Your art is beautiful

[@prickly_potat]

I just found your videos in my suggested list and I’ve been hooked! Your style is so whimsical; it’s very inspiring for me. I’m watching and listening to your videos as I work on my own project 🥰 I can’t wait to see the next part in your children’s book series!

[@chantalleonhardt]

Ahhh thank you so much 💗 I do exactly the same thing with my favourite KZbinrs when I’m working on my children’s book! Thank you for following the journey xx

[@chelseazenteno6156]

I have been binging your videos this past week and they calm me down ❤

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so much ❤ I’m so glad they provide you lots of comfort ☁️

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Loved seeing your prints….gorgeous! As an artist, your brain is always thinking of your next project! Good thing to write them down! Love from Pennsylvania, USA💕🌷🐻

[@chantalleonhardt]

@@BettyKoehler-zg5sv brain is always one step ahead 😅😮‍💨

[@anngrafelman]

I would love love love to see a video of your photography process. Photographing my artwork has been a lifelong nemesis of mine. That light in your studio is so beautiful!

[@JannaKaateee]

Im so exited to see your progress on the book! Saving up to buy it (fingers crossed)🤞 the end of next year! Your style is beautiful and i love whenever someone buys a print. It just shows that your art is awesome. Cant wait to read the book.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so so much!! Promise page three is coming ✨🫶🙏

[@estherwillson2152]

You are a legend Chantal❣️ Another story in the making. ❤️

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@jhilmiliqueen]

the white dress looks so beautiful and comfy!😍😍

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you 🫶 my absolute fav!

[@Outsourcingidea]

What an incredible day filled with creativity! Your art prints and book illustrations are stunning. Thanks for sharing a behind-the-scenes look at your life as an illustrator.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you 🙏 this was definitely a busier day sometimes I just sit and paint or do admin!

[@Outsourcingidea]

@chantalleonhardt welcom and best of lack

[@kathleen7849]

Your art is just beautiful.

[@chantalleonhardt]

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[@Sparrow5236]

I love your art so much! The style reminds me a lot of Waldorf schooling (if you know what that is), with all the fairies and flowers. It might also just be the fact it’s water color lol. ❤️

[@evangeliamichael2143]

I just find this channel today and This video is so calming and made me happy and excited for the future has someone that wants my own art business, I just want to say you inspired me to do what I love and I am someone that would love to be the artist in the future (i am 16) and also be an illustrator! So I just wanted to say thank you 😊

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so much Evangelia!! Wishing all the best xx

[@charlottesantos4199]

So relatable. I have one story that is being written, but while I was driving down the road one day, I saw a red barn and out popped a whole different story and I couldn’t wait to stop and jot it down. I enjoy your content. Keep up the great work.

[@SimplyNyanderart]

That's funny. Perhaps why they always say the best remedy for artist block is just living.

[@chantalleonhardt]

For real!! As soon as I have thought I just know I have stop everything and record it otherwise it might be lost forever ❤

[@ItsMillie29]

Love your art! SOO excited to watch your video

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so much Millie 💕

[@jayzilla4172]

Your so fast so focused. So good!!!

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you! Although I had an hour conversation with myself just now instead of painting page three 😅

[@Ona_sni]

Been throughout the 2 video process and I been loving it so far! Falling in love with your stunning artwork and style 💗💗💗✨🫡

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you so so much ❤ I promise page three is coming soon xx

[@ChantelleArts]

your studio space is so pretty 🥰🥰

[@ohraiou5161]

Great art keep going!

[@jaciw]

You know when you love something so much you wish it was your own? That’s how I feel about your art 🖤

[@SimplyNyanderart]

That is such a sweet thing to say... I am sure you will find your voice.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Aww thank you! As someone who struggled to find their art style for a long time trust the journey yours will come in its own way ❤

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Chantal I love yours illustrations for your book. One question - why you make your work for the children book A2? ❤😊

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you 🙏 it’s actually closer to A0 🙈 my paintings are very detailed so I want to pack as much magic as possible ✨ I also talk about it at 2:50 in page one xx

[@alisiademi]

You have been inspiring me so much!!! ❤

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you ❤

[@tuiva6207]

Amazing ❤️

[@chantalleonhardt]

Thank you ❤❤

[@pinkangel2393]

❤❤ love your channel so glad you showed up on my feed, been watching your videos since! I have been an artist for many years but you have inspired me to begin to work with watercolours! I am not very good at it, it is totally out of my comfort zone but hey it’s a learning journey right!? 😂 love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@chantalleonhardt]

That’s right!! My first watercolours weren’t amazing either, you just have to break through and keep practicing 🙏⭐️

[@pinkangel2393]

@@chantalleonhardt would love to see a video of your painting progress journey 🥰

[@skincarecoachmelanie7741]

PLEASE make a video about your thoughts re Artist's Way.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Heheh I might make a video about all my controversial art opinions 😅

[@playfulwriter9796]

I was so confused about why you posted so late but then I realized you’re in Australia.

[@chantalleonhardt]

Haha it’s about 3.30pm here 😅

[@playfulwriter9796]

@@chantalleonhardt Hope you’re having a nice afternoon! I’m about to go to bed cause it’s 11:20 in my time zone.

[@beguedes9861]

❤!!!

[@lokirexsid37]

Ur inspirational

[@cariiinen]

Fun

[@JulissaLuLu]

Beautiful art