How Art & Life Join To Capture Memories

[@Blick_Art]

Those coffee shop sketches are just timeless! Those could just as easily be in 19th c Paris. We always love the generous, juicy paint in Sandi's work! Everything about this sketchbook reminds us how worthwhile it is to make art, to observe and record the passing spectacle of life!

[@sandihester]

That’s quite a compliment Blick. As always - thanks so much for being here - means a lot!!!! Thanks for letting me know you enjoy it too ❤️

[@leighhornak3383]

Sandy, I always love your sketchbook tours. Never ever wonder if your appreciated because you are such a wonderful person 😊

[@sandihester]

Awe 😭❤️❤️❤️ thank you!

[@leighhornak3383]

You are most welcome ☺️

[@fayeandco]

I have been binge-watching your videos and just wanted to drop in and say how delightful you are, from one artist to another!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you so much! So glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching!

[@cmcl5543]

Sandi, your ART makes me feel liberated, joyful, full of possibilities!

[@christinefisher5716]

Love this, Sandi! I actually squealed when I saw that you did post a new video this week, and I am so glad your elbow is better! I can't wait for the bird class. I have taken your other classes and love them, too! Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@sandihester]

Love that you squealed 🙌❤️. Thank you for taking the classes!!!!!! It will be out SOON!

[@Bubzokok]

Sandy, Im so glad I found your channel! You have inspired me to get into a sketchbook practice. It's wonderful how you are so free in your work and it has helped me get "over myself" that everything has to lead to some kind of final product. You are a blessing! Thank you!

[@ruthstettmer-sultana6478]

How beautiful - colorful, inspiring and that sketchbooks holds magic! Thank you Sandi for sharing another video.

[@annrubino6252]

This book is a treasure Sandi and much thanks for taking us so joyfully through your life as an artist. Cooper's page is a testament to his years of patience while you painted, and included him in your days.

[@sandihester]

I agree about Coop ❤️

[@PauZabaletaLlauger]

i feel the same heart beating fast thing when i go to a caffe and knit! love your energy and your videos 😊

[@monicahiatt]

Sandi you are priceless. Loved seeing and experiencing the highs, lows, textures, emotions and mastery within your sketchbook.

[@celegleeson1767]

This is the most beautiful book that I have ever seen. No joke. Needs to be published as it is so we all can get one.

[@hadleyfierlinger9197]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and very special sketch book with us. It is very inspirational and I especially enjoy your park sketches of the pods and the birds. Really full of life and joyful!

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I need a sketchbook. I'm practicing on cheap drawing paper for school with all kinds of drawing and painting supplies. This is especially bad for my practices with watercolor of course. I tend to use my good paper, cardboards and canvasses only for others and the best only for art pieces I plan to sell. It's so much more fun to use paint on expensive materials of good and very good quality. But thanks to you and another artist I now realize that I have to be worth using at least the pretty good stuff also for myself. So thank you for this insight. 🙏🏻 It's extremely hot 🔥 here too. My relatively fluid acrylics dry in almost no time. 😓 So I'm sorting here with one ice pack wrapped around my neck and one icepack on my head. 🤕 We have good 40° C during the day, 34-38° C during the night. Insomnia guaranteed. 🥵 Thanks for sharing your sketchbook. Cheers from Germany. 🍻

[@lauradill1447]

YET aNOTHER FUN aDVENTURE WITH SaNDIE.. VERY COOL!

[@christinebarone2151]

I’m so happy your elbow is on the mend, here I was thinking I wouldn’t see your beautiful face this week..yay there you are. Thank you for sharing your ginormous sketchbook. Very cool ! Last week we were like ridiculously hot too , today it’s 80’s doable but going up again this coming week. It is the south after all 🥵. Have a wonderful weekend to you and Grady.

[@sandihester]

Well the elbow took another turn for the worse 😞. How it is sometimes

[@christinebarone2151]

@@sandihester oh no Sandi!!! Let it rest, baby it… you’ll be back at it soon enough. I really think we as humans forget that and act like machines! Sending healing prayers ..🙏🏼

[@Janartable]

Yup…this is a great sketchbook. I love the variety. You use a sketchbook just as it should be…capturing, practicing…loving the process! Very inspiring Sandi, thank you for sharing!! :)

[@steylawitt]

Bird video , yeah ! Love love the sketchbook tour .

[@JudithWintergreen]

Sandi, you are a joy and an inspiration! I am fascinated by your landscapes, the rich, dramatic colors, and complexity of materials used. Just wonderful. I will love seeing all your work in book form. Don't forget to take good care of yourself.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@janeandclementine]

I love the sketches of your mum and dad especially. I see some Charlotte Salomon influence in the 2nd one.

[@laurenregan3251]

reinspiring me to paint in my sketchbook again and to start painting things without the fear of it being perfect. I love your style! thank you for sharing!❤

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that!

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

Sandi, this has to be the best sketchbook tour to date. Your palette is getting so rich and dramatic. These are multiple worlds . I’m in awe.

[@sandihester]

Thank you! I agree - one of my fave sketchbooks

[@nancyloomis3046]

Love seeing your paintings…the ones with your sis really are special and I’m sure, precious to you. I think you mentioned that you get comments where people ask you “why you do so much work in sketchbooks?” I’m left wondering why viewers would ask, what seems to me to be a fairly obvious question and you’ve explained your love of sketchbook work many times. But I don’t think any artist really has to justify the “why, how, what, when, where,” of our art (unless you’re taking instructional classes or something like that.) I think it’s pretty evident that art, artists and the creative journey are all very individual and we make certain choices because it feels good to us, we get joy from it or we can grow and learn best that way and it’s just the way we like to do things. 😀❤️

[@meganarline]

I just loved that sketchbook tour! What an absolute treasure you have made capturing your memories in such a way. I loved every sketch. Ooooh and the bird course coming soon. Yay. This video made my day. Thanks.

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad it made your day ❤️

[@rachelleandrichard]

Please film swatching sessions. They're beautiful and a great reminder to explore.

[@gwenritch]

👀ohhh watching for the bird class video! yes...Sandi I so love your videos...your color palettes are so beautiful. If you had just a color mixing class based on those beautiful color mixed pages from your sketch book, that would be so fun and interesting...Your sketchbook is priceless,,,I wish I could do figures loose like you. I put in too many details. Thank you so much for sharing and I usually watch your videos a few times as I always miss something because my eyes are busy looking looking at what you are showing us...have a great day and looking forward to the bird class! Oh do you keep air conditioning on in your studio all day when its a cooker out there? I live in the hot tropics and have to run air throughout the day to keep my studio from melting down....

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much for watching multiple times ❤️. Yes , we run the air all summer

[@katarinaholik]

this is how I like using my sketchbooks, to document our trips

[@michl6688]

What a nice surprise to see that you posted this week! I was sure you were taking this week off. I’m so glad your arm is feeling a bit better. Love the coffee shop sketches so much and I love that, even though it’s sweltering out, you find your sketching sanctuary in the coffee shop! Thanks for gifting us with this great video. 🥰💚

[@fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990]

You inspire me so much I decided to do 100 or at least 30 days of sketching. I’m full time artist I’ve worked with many media, at the moment mainly textile. I can draw and paint as part of my mixed media work but that’s different from sketching life. Coffee shops, landscapes etc. it’s never been my thing. Well I’m determined now I’m on day 4, I sketched in a coffee shop, it’s such a mess 😂😂😂 I have hope though. Love your work.

[@sandihester]

I think you’ll find it really grows your skills quickly! Have fun and way to go for getting out there!

[@fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990]

@@sandihester ❤️

[@lesliestephenson479]

The family photo paintings are simply wonderful! I've so enjoyed looking at them that I've viewed this video a number of times. Thank you for the inspiration! I believe I'll try my hand at family photos as well... except with my own people, of course! Thank you again!

[@sandihester]

So glad you liked those - they are extra special to me!

[@carmeltravers6371]

Thanks for posting Sandi . There are some real beauties in that sketchbook 😊👍

[@dono1606]

Thx Sandi! Enjoyed the sketchbook journey!

[@carriekorb46]

Another banger video, Sandi! So much to love in that sketchbook-those green lounge chairs❤, just to name one. As always, thanks for the tour!

[@sandihester]

So glad you liked it ❤️

[@KLeonardM]

OMGOODNESS......just love you Sandi. Your sketches and books and pencils and paints and everything you do makes me happy.......

[@sandihester]

🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sonia-vp4pf]

Sandi your work brings me to tears it is so beautiful and moving to me ❤ -Sunny (Sonia) Esler

[@sandihester]

Well goodness Sonia!!! What a compliment!❤️

[@lightwavz]

🎉That is one my favorite sketchbooks of yours. For me, those sketches from the field where you were camped out in the back of your truck above the cows are just so perfect. I love the subtle and drastic lighting changes through the days. Just extraordinary.

[@sandihester]

Thank you! Those are special to me and I agree about this being my favorite sketchbook too

[@ellengoodloe9786]

I love these sketches! Glad your elbow is better.

[@anjalindbk3721]

I got so happy when I saw that a new video was shared 🤗 I absolutely love your videos and I am always looking forward to the next one 😊💜

[@sandihester]

Sooooo glad to hear ❤️

[@MultiPassionateCreator]

How exciting to be finished! I’ve never finished one! I have 3 started.......

[@wild.soul.sketchbooks]

Love you Sandi♥️ always look forward to your beautiful videos. God bless xx

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks ❤️

[@shelleoshelle7252]

Thank you some much Sandi! The sketch of the tree roots has lit me up! Thank you!!

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh I’m glad to hear that!

[@elizabethcameron6045]

I love my Ranger sketchbook.

[@chloegrl1366]

What a cool idea and page!!!!! Love what you brought. I love how big that sketchbook is too.....awwwww what fabulous work in those pages!!!!

[@HelenHobden]

I always think how glad you're going to be in the future for keeping all those memories in the form of art. How precious. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@madelynsmith8281]

Love the sketchbook tour! Your family memories are priceless. I love the raggedy Ann and Andy and the Christmas one. All of your paintings are beautiful Sandy. I adore those blue glasses. They look great on you. 😊😊😊

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@SusanWilliams-g7r]

Love it! Encourages me to do more. ❤

[@eileenhoney6426]

Love this sketchbook! Thank you for sharing. Love your birds, coffee shops, rich colors….love it all!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much!

[@mageetu]

Enjoyed your sketchbook tour and I do miss that Cooper!!!

[@sandihester]

I miss him too!

[@impish22]

making my Friday better.. !!

[@sandihester]

❤️

[@atbarroso]

WAMO BAMO ❤ love this!

[@sandihester]

😂❤️

[@makisa.f]

Just discovered you and I love your way of making art SOOO much 😭😭❤️❤️

[@azzuparis]

I loved watching your sketchbook flip through ❤ I really love your art and your bubbly personality!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@SonyaBatten]

You’ve so inspired me to get out my paints again after many years! Off to the local store today to buy some new sketchbooks !! Can’t wait to get started ❤Thankyou for the inspiration you provide

[@sandihester]

Ohhh that’s awesome!!

[@AnitasDreams]

What a treat to see a new video from you. Glad that your elbow is better. WOW you sure have a lot of paintings in that sketchbook. I had that same brand of sketchbook but had not used it. After watching some of your videos I decided to start it. I've only gotten 2 pages done so far. I'm just not a good drawer & I am afraid of messing it up. Does that sound familiar. LOL

[@sandihester]

Does sound familiar but try and push past that and just enjoy it!! It’s a great sketchbook!

[@ellie4388u]

Priceless to us viewers, too! Thank you for sharing the treasure.

[@kimfox5071]

I see my sketchbooks as visual diaries. Loved this sketchbook Sandi.

[@svetlanav1107]

Love it!!! Thank you Sandi ❤ Whenever I watch your videos, just want to draw 🤗

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh good!

[@cotinoulili6282]

Un grand merci pour tout le plaisir de suivre votre travail tellement inspirant, couleurs ... matières... compositions ... vous êtes admirable de partager cette énergie positive !!! 😊

[@beckycollett917]

These are great pages. Haven't seen you working on any larger paintings lately. Will you be going back to videoing and sharing those with us?

[@sandihester]

I’ve been working on big paintings behind the scenes. I’ll be sharing at some point

[@colleenconahay8343]

Inspired!!

[@JasmineYellow2]

pretty 🎉

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@GillianCrossArt]

Love the sketches and the memories attached. I have a few similar memories attached to sketches like when I got the call that my new home purchase was finally being finalised I was on holiday sketching. I wrote a little reminder about it in my sketch book.

[@sandihester]

That’s always the best to be able to record things like that!

[@shannonhergott]

Thank you for sharing! I love how you paint your life, I do that too :)

[@eleanorpratcher748]

I have this book also! I love the paper in like you do. I enjoyed the walk through as well

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@ambercochrane5594]

This is my favourite sketch book of all time. Wow l am blonde away. You can see you are more confident each page has a feeling. Looooooove it

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much!

[@wilmamccoul]

I am so glad we got a video this week! I was thinking you were taking some time off, but then I saw the video pop up and it was, "Yay!!!! Sandi's back!" Thanks!

[@sandihester]

I thought I might need some time off but I was able to get one out

[@soniacallaway1246]

Loved this video you are always an inspiration to watch thank you

[@sandihester]

Thank you Sonia!

[@TracieWho]

This was a joy to watch!

[@RoxannePonds]

Yay!! A new video! I love this sketchbook too. It is filled with memories. And I love your art and watching you create. Cooper was a treasure and he was loved so well. Have a wonderful weekend and I’m already looking forward to the next video!

[@sandihester]

Yes, he was such a gift!

[@SM-yz7xd]

Sandi, I was so excited to see you post this week.! I love seeing your sketchbook tours. I just started painting birds, so I can’t wait to purchase your bird class.❤️

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh good! It’s going to be out very very soon!!!!

[@mozidacat]

🧡🩵🤎 thanks Sandi! Your video is such a delight to watch

[@sandihester]

Ohhh thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@izabelacichanska5781]

There're some fabulous ideas for paintings in this sketchbook❤

[@sandihester]

Oh good! Thank you!

[@lacamasprairie]

Thank you so much for another wonderful sketchbook tour! Your KZbin videos and your class on taking notes in the landscape have significantly improved my art journey and enthusiasm!

[@sandihester]

Oh my - I’m so glad to hear that!!!!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that ❤️❤️❤️

[@jlm517rocks]

Ty for another inspiring review.

[@sandihester]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MonicaReentsArt]

I love your sketchbook tours ❤ I'm inspired as always! You have such beautiful talent for capturing the scene.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Monica!

[@emmiejackson7554]

Thanks, Sandi -- as always I'm inspired! And your color choices make me so happy-- (Also glad that Blick_Art likes it, too!!!) Looking forward to your next sharing of your beautiful art!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Emmie!!!! I’m glad Blick likes it too 🙌

[@matmazel9410]

Hello again, it's a really great video, you inspire a lot, you are my angel of inspiration, besides all this, as you did before, I wonder if it will come in the videos where you paint a lot of pictures, I miss them so much

[@peacerose8024]

Love seeing you and your sketchbook. I use Ranger’s and Moleskin. Love both. Take care.

[@joannrabideau1657]

I’m always so happy to see you post a video. I hope to see a day when you make a book of your paintings. I would be purchasing one for sure. ❤

[@sandihester]

I’m soooo ready to have some books of my paintings. Good to know you’d purchase ❤️

[@andreajlmoore]

So great…thanks again for sharing. You made me laugh when you said “I love the pocket (in the sketchbook), even though I never use it”. Made me think of all the stickers I keep buying just because they are so visually appealing….but I really have no where to use them😀

[@sandihester]

😂

[@Cherryblossum101]

Hey, Sandi! Do you think k your art toolkit big Folio palette would last you a 5 day vacation? The paint would be in addition to markers and colored pencils of course...... Thanks! ❤ Courtney

[@melissapaints]

Wow, congratulations on your beautiful work!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@taketimetoseait396]

Enjoy watching Sarah Burns Studio video 2 days ago😊, Also Robert Buridge Sunday

[@addiehuguenet4027]

12.50 Do I spy a relative of Hank the Sailor picking apples in a picture on the cafe wall?! 😂

[@sandihester]

😂😂😂

[@emotionalsupportpaintbrush]

Sandi is that gouache w the birds? If it’s acrylic how to you “ travel “ (like to a coffee shop with acrylics ? Thanks!❤

[@sandihester]

I don’t take acrylics to a coffee shop. Only watercolors and gouache or I use markers and color pencils

[@quietlife7186]

❤❤❤

[@taketimetoseait396]

how many sketch books do U have? References r valuable... enjoy you tubers, In the studio Michelle Weber...karly Yellowbird, Marabeth Quin😊 Everyone has unique experiences...

[@pamelaubeda2514]

Curious how you find that book in the background “An Artist’s Guide to Evaluating Composition”?

[@ajbush-rz3bd]

Sandi what gouache paints do you use? Love this episode!

[@sandihester]

All different brands. I’ll be sharing my favorite watercolor and gouache soon here

[@sisperk2281]

Hi Sandy, I really enjoy watching you and your videos. I'm a total beginner at painting but I have a question, could you explain gouache and how you use it? I've been trying watercolor and find that is what I like. But I'd like to add gouache but not sure how to use it. Thank you, Dear.

[@sandihester]

It’s just like watercolor but more opaque. You’d use it just like watercolor

[@sisperk2281]

@@sandihester Thank you Sandi

[@JulieToye-gy6ij]

💖💖💖💖

[@robertwebber8672]

Talking of memories, i remember you talking about artists you admire. This is a bit of a big ask, but I have looked at your vid titles and cant see a ref there. You talked of a uk artist who lives maybe by thye sea and she paints draws very vibrant busy pieces, plants feature. I keep thinking of her work and want to see it again. I think itmaybe a book you have? Have i givenm you enough clues? If you can work out who thisd is, please let me know. Sorry for the crass request. But it shows i do follow and listen and remeber!!! Best R

[@robertwebber8672]

Ignore my silly question - I have just found her in one of your old posts, 2 years ago. Emily Powell! Thanks and Best R

[@sandihester]

Yep - it’s Emily Powel!

[@parkametrist7165]

When it's too hot or to cold to draw outside, I sometimes go to a public library to draw. Talking for a long time is frowned upon and the other visitors are immersed in their books and don't move a lot: it gives me enough time to sketch them and the distractive chit chat about my drawing with curious people is minimal. Is that an option for you?

[@sandihester]

That’s a great idea!

[@raheelazam6385]

Hi beautiful awesome work💟💖💞💖💞💖💟💖💟💖💞💖💟💖💞❤💖💞💖💛💗💞❤💞💖💞👏💞❤💞💖💞💖

[@guyguyneespinoza9087]

What? The dog was allowed in the coffee shop? Are dogs commonly accepted in coffee shops there?

[@sandihester]

Lots of coffee shops around America allow dogs - not all of them but lots do

[@guyguyneespinoza9087]

@@sandihester Up here in Quebec Canada it’s like 1 in a thousand that will allow!

[@cesaraugustoalarcon7129]

tan guapa es la artista 👁🤩😘

[@sarahhopkins577]

i love all the work in this sketchbook!! so beautiful. I love your style and palettes Sandi.

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Sarah!!!