How To Layer Mixed Media To Get Texture & Depth

[@melissaamyx2196]

I seriously needed a good dose of Sandi and her positivity today! I had to say goodbye to one of my horses today. He was 30... your video is just what my poor aching heart needed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for how hard you work to help us crazy artists! You have completely changed my art journey to one of playful joy!

[@corncobpipe4]

Sending you a big hug. 💗 So sorry to hear about your precious horse. 💗

[@melissaamyx2196]

@@corncobpipe4 thank you so much for your kindness, it means alot!

[@lynnerattray9642]

Online hugs 😢

[@char3474]

Melissa, i had to say goodbye to my horses too this last year, it has been so trying. My kind gentle old geldings just hurt too bad. The lead up is so hard. You try everything but then one day you finally know, it isn’t fair to hang on. I loved them so much and still look for them when we drive up. Such noble beautiful creatures, we grew old together. But we had a good run. Yes, a good dose of Sandi, well, regular doses, really helps mend our broken weary hearts.

[@lulabelle33]

So sorry for your tough day -- those goodbyes are horrible. Sandi would be my choice too for a lift-up in spirits

[@sandymileski5486]

Hi Sandi thank you so much for this great video of your method of layering and the order in which you use your supplies. In the past I only pencil sketched ideas for paintings, but now I sketch in them with total freedom using all my supplies. I used to get so tensed up sketching or painting on canvas but now I’ve given myself permission to be loose and if I don’t like something I can paint over it and start again. You’re an inspiration to me and to all who watch your videos. Thank s again. P.S. I love your earrings!!!!

[@Blick_Art]

That's funny, we have been super focused on sequence of application in mixed media lately, so we're very glad you posted this! We like the reasonable attitude toward lightfastness and sketchbooks- duration of exposure to light is what it's all about, and each sketchbook page realistically won't be exposed for more than a few minutes. Lightfastness is something that every artist needs to understand, though, so we're glad you mentioned it. For presentation pieces, especially ones for sale, it's really important to consider permanence, but in the sketchbook, we think it's a good idea to just use what you want, try things out and not worry about making art "for the ages". Thanks for sharing more details about your materials and process!

[@sandihester]

Interesting timing Blick! Anything that I sell is ONLY archival - I meant to mention that in this video but forgot

[@christinefisher5716]

All that you do is filled with authenticity, generosity, and kindness! I love your substack videos, blog, and pictures! Thanks for giving so much of yourself, Sandi! Blessings!

[@sandihester]

awe - thank you so much Christine!!!!!!

[@christinefisher5716]

@@sandihester 🥰

[@verenachichi]

Hi Sandi, thank you. Your ideas of how to paint and feel free to paint what we see, what we can use from this world is wonderful. Thank you!

[@WendiWells]

Hi Sandi! This is such a great video! Over the years, I have also been through a similar process of evaluating my supplies and rethinking how I use archival and non-archival media. This was so helpful, I really appreciate you taking the time to record and edit, and put this out into the world! Currently, I am experimenting with smooshing and spreading archival water soluble media (Neocolor 2 and Museum Aquarelle) with a Tombow blending pen instead of a water brush for faster drying time. I’ve also found that water soluble media (Museum Aquarelle, Inktense, and Neocolor 2) will lay down a nice amount of pigment on wet and/or damp paper. So, I’ve switched out some of my Luminance pencils for their matching Museum Aquarelle counterparts, and am experimenting with how I like to layer with them both wet and dry.

[@sandihester]

it's so fun to experiment isn't it?! I never tire of it!

[@candy9986]

Seriously, looking forward to your book(s). Your sketchbook flip-throughs are always a joy. Also, I noticed you're using more purple ! I could be wrong, but a few of those geese looked like they had purple feathers.😊 💕

[@sandihester]

I have been using more purple 😂🤣

[@katpaints]

@@sandihester I have learned over the past 49 years of painting to NEVER only like certain colors! I refused to own orange paint or yellows that leaned orange and then I discovered you cannot paint a sunset or autumn leaves without it! LOL!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Always so inspiring. Great thoughts here. I always enjoy learning about the various materials artists use and how and why they use them. Yes on the books. ❤️ I like the texture pastel and pencil gives!

[@jlm517rocks]

ii keep reviewing this...finally 'getting it' about using which tools in the best order. Discovered ii like crayola oil pastels more than pentel...koi water brushes more than arteza, polychromos more than soho...and 'suddenly' organizing all tools in cool and warm families rather than how they come in a set....and also landscapes and abstracts come together faster sort of like a jigsaw puzzle that takes forever to look like something besides piles of similar colors. Even better, for the first time ii actually,like what ii see even if it isn't a typical chroma for that flower or tree...thank you Sandi.

[@discohandgliding]

This was fun. My New Year’s Solution is to revisit all my supplies & not treat them as precious, because that behavior has been holding me back from enjoying the process. Your vids always inspire me

[@sandihester]

Don’t let them hold you back. They’re just getting g wasted if they’re just sitting there. But I also TOTALLY know that feeling!

[@sarabengtsson5353]

The watercolor markers should be stored horizontally. Try to put the ones that had dried out or had a too light color with the tip down over night or longer, that worked for me. Both the pitt artist pens and the watercolor marker can get a gradient if you dip the tip in water and then paint (according to Faber-Castell). You can of course use the waterbrush on the painting of the watercolor markers, it looks just like watercolor. If you haven't already, do your own lightfastness test on the pens and every material you don't know how good they are. I tested gouache stick (like the gelatos) for a year in my window and just one pink color had faded. Good luck.

[@sandihester]

All great info!!! Thank you!

[@jlm517rocks]

an idea came how to revive a dry Pitt brush pen and it worked. Tools: NOW brand glycerin, blunt nose jewelry pliers or plastic covered round tip tweezers ( craft section, hobby lobby). 1. Pull the tip out from as close to the barrel as possible , not the end itself, and balance the nib on the tool, not on a paper (Pitts can be reversed when frayed.). 2. Dip just the dry tip in glycerin, ii used what was in the bottle's cap. 3. Very gently squeeze 1 to 3 drops glycerin into the pen barrel and let gravity do the drop as glycerin is too thick. a pipette may be a good option if it's got a narrow tip (got a huge bag of plastic pipette on Amazon, they work for all art inks, & skincare oils to avoid contaminating anything, and one pipette per item keeps oils clean). Gently tap the pen barrel down to help the glycerin slide into the barrel. 4. From the center of the brush tip,, carefully push the dry end of the brush into the barrel til it's seated. Try to not squish the fresh pointy end. 5. Cap it firmly. Some caps don't seat fully. There's a certain click when it's right. If it's slipping, wipe with a q tip dipped in alcohol. 6. Store upside down for a day to dampen the now reversed dried end, and flat after to mix ink and glycerin throughout the nib. 7. Tap the tip end downward occasionally and check how it writes. After wasting a lot of nibs, only hot press watercolor paper, rhodia paper, marker paper, stonehenge smooth or Bristol smooth paper don't ruin felt tips.

[@katpaints]

​@@jlm517rocks I have used glycerin in water to revive watercolors for years. I have found that you can use too much and then the paints in the paints in the pan and the paints on my paper do not dry and remain sticky. I put a small amount - a teaspoon or so - in a small spray bottle then fill it with water.

[@melaniek4173]

This video was such a treat, thank you Sandi

[@sandihester]

That makes me happy to hear Melanie!

[@melaniek4173]

@@sandihester Went to swatch my Pitt pens and happily found I already have some of those gorgeous greys you got in the watercolor markers. I've been experimenting taking different supplies out to sketch and the Pitts are getting a test run soon.

[@drawsomenow7427]

Thanks Sandi, I love Substack, I am using it to record all the great artists I find, courses/workshops I do or want to do and new materials. That way I don't have to remember to share the good stuff with my community. I love the tip about using kids supplies, when I came back to my art practice I bought big bottles of cheap poster paint and flattened all the cardboxes I could find and just WENT FOR IT, it is the best way I have found to make art with as little judgement as possible. Same actually with my sketchbook practice, you have influenced the way I see my sketchbook and I have finally finished one huge one that I think I have had over 25 years! There are pages of swatching and colour mixing, "good" works and scribbles with my paint sticks, thanks for that tip, I LOVE THEM. Thank you for your work.

[@liveincolor3793]

Really enjoy your videos

[@ashleyruthstirling]

You're so lovely. I feel like you're a kindred spirit. :) Thanks for giving me permission to use all my fun, messy kid supplies this year - it's made time at home a lot better.

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@sararhodes6746]

I only recently got into Tombow markers as a result of your vlogs and I’m really enjoying them. I’m certainly not worried about the lightfastness of my supplies but I can understand why you would need to consider it if you’re turning your sketchbooks into actual books. I am also loving Substack as a platform. I love the short videos and blog style writing that you do there too. Thank you for so generously sharing all this content 😊

[@sandihester]

So glad you’re enjoying the substack stuff!!!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I just discovered the Dual-ended Pitt markers. I think they’re new. They’re so juicy!! I love them. I have the full set of pitt brush pens but I absolutely had to get all the dual markers (there’s 30) once I tried them. I like them on Hanhemule watercolour paper but they can go on any paper

[@rollo.q]

hi Sandi. regarding your question about substack I have added it to my feed reader but I don't ever subscribe to substacks directly because they clog my email inbox. it works pretty well in a feed reader for me though (so I do get notifications if I want them) and I'm enjoying the blog content. I don't watch the videos on the substack however, because they regularly don't load for me (I'm usually on mobile) and unlike KZbin they have no auto caption or speed settings. so when they do load I don't tend to watch them anyway. id probably be interested in watching the videos if they were hosted on KZbin, but I figure you're not putting them on KZbin for a reason. so for now I'll just read and look at the pictures. great video! :)

[@sandihester]

Good to know!

[@MelanieBeilner]

This was really helpful! I'm still using acrylic paint as my base but I can see why a more transparent medium as a base helps build up layers. Thanks for everything Sandi! I've learned so much from you and I love your art. Can't wait for your published sketchbooks! I'll be your first customer!

[@sandihester]

So glad it was helpful Melanie!

[@Alice_in_artsupply_hoarderland]

Yeey, finally a new great video 😃 But man, I have already been putting some of those winsor and newton markers in my basket 🙈 I love that you share the layering process. I keep trying to loosen up, but it still blows my mind how hard it actually is. And I love that you shared a glimpse of Cooper. I really miss seeing him in your videos! He is so adorable ❤️ Lot of hugs to you, and I'm already on a two weeks countdown

[@sandihester]

love that you count down! people just don't understand how hard it is to be loose - it is just hard and takes practice

[@janeandclementine]

Eeeek! So excited to hear you’ll be publishing some of your sketchbooks! Sign me up! (And yes, subscribed to your Substack immediately and loving it)

[@sandihester]

🤗

[@mozidacat]

Yay!!!! Waiting for this!!! Thanks Sandi

[@sandihester]

Ohhh good! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@robincrawford6056]

Okay, call me addicted to any Sandi content, even though my art is nothing like yours. Love Substack, but haven't figured out how to go beyond the couple of feeds I subscribed to. Keep up please, because it is so nice to have a friendly voice after a stressful day at work. As for the archival police, they clearly have nothing better to do with their time. For me the best part of all your sketchbook tours is the reminder that it's okay to only like parts of a sketch and to carry them forward into the next one. You are a great art teacher! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandihester]

Robin, not sure why you can’t see the other posts on substack. Go to my page there (you can click the link below or get to it from my website or instagram) and click on the top where it says An Artists Life and you should be able to see all the posts

[@wilmamccoul]

Not only do I enjoy your going over various tools and mediums, but I love, love when you show your working on a masterpiece. It's lovely and calming. Thank you for that. I am enjoying the shortstack videos as well. Too much fun. I like your pens and the TomBows are nice. I never thought about the lightfastness. Thank you for your research and sharing the results. Always helpful. I invested a lot in alcohol based pens like the Prisma and the Copic markers. Whaaaaaat? I do have a question: I have a lot of the Gelatos, in your experience so far, have you found a way to layer on top of those? Also, I thought I always had to gesso before using them. How have they worked for you without it or with? Thanks inadvance!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you for your kind words!!! I don’t gesso my sketchbook pages at all. And most everything layers over gelatos (color pencils, neocolors, etc) that’s why I love them!

[@helenkosmicki3283]

I think my argument for archival is, you practice and learn the materials in the sketchbook and then take that knowledge and to a finished piece. If your not using the same materials things don’t work quite the same. They aren’t the same colors and that knowledge is not as useful

[@irenegarcia7356]

Are soft pastels the last layers , I'm confused with layering ..like what absorbs into each layer : " Mix media "

[@corriegrant367]

Enjoying new Substack platform😊

[@sandihester]

Ohhh good!!!

[@bettygrindrod8556]

I don’t like how Blick ships their pencils in particular. Just loose in a plastic bag and I’ve had multiple broken. They replace them with no question, but then the replacements come broken! Looks like same issue with markers and their caps.

[@TheBicycleLadyThings]

Also the paper you use the Winsor Newton and Faber-castell watercolor markers is a big factor on the bendability color mixing after markers are directly applied to the paper.

[@svetlanav1107]

Thank you Sandi for the tips 🥰

[@sandihester]

You bet!

[@scoanime]

It's always fun to watch your process as you work. And I love seeing all the versions of one scene and how they each are a little different

[@sandihester]

Thank you Sandra!

[@tracyvoorhis3349]

Wow! Wow! Wow! So thankful for this mini-course on layering! I’ve been having so much fun “playing” with my supplies since finding your channel. Put me on the pre order list for your books!😃🙌 Also wanted to put in a plug for your Landscape Class. It’s so full of great instruction and encouragement! I’ve been having so much fun! Can’t wait to see what other classes you might have coming. 😁

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Tracy!!!!!!!

[@corncobpipe4]

Loving your Substack (and it's free, y'all!)!!! I love the informal atmosphere, the chatty videos, the photos, and the FREQUENCY (Whoo hoo!) of the posts!!! So glad you found that platform!! 👍💖

[@sandihester]

So glad you like the frequency- was worried I was posting too much

[@susanloramorris]

That was great! I have just a few Faber Castell watercolor markers and although I love the colors and the quality, I find their brightness too overpowering. But watching you use them, I now see how I can layer with them. So went to Blick and ordered some. Interesting to note that they don't have some of the colors you bought - raw sienna, warm ocher, burnt sienna, burnt red, burnt umber and raw umber and there is no indication that they can be backordered. I also checked Cheap Joes and none there either. So that's a mystery. Also, I love the videos on Substack!!! P.S. Got in touch with Blick and they said the colors will be back in stock at some point.

[@sandihester]

So glad they’ll be back in stock soon 🙌

[@susanloramorris]

@@sandihester Sandi, I reread the chat with the Blick agent. She "said" " I can say for sure those colors will be back in stock" but goes on to indicate that I should look for them elsewhere because even Faber Castell does not have them available. She meant to type/say "I can't say for sure..... Darn!

[@dawnitalutz1953]

I wanted to be an art therapist but missed it. I would like to analyze your work, lol

[@veganbyday3771]

I am one of your people and I am already there ;)!

[@sandihester]

🙌🥰🥰🥰

[@sandfly60]

Ooooo sanguine and Indian red FC Markers. 😍

[@claricek2653]

Your landscapes are beautiful! I loves hearing and seeing you again😁. I think I want those winsor markers.

[@sandihester]

I’m LOVING the markers!!!!

[@Cherryblossum101]

Wouldn't you only be opening your sketchbook (therefore exposing it to light) long enough to scan the images and then shutting that bad boy?! Just curious. I CAN'T WAIT for the book (of your books) to come out!! ❤Courtney

[@sandihester]

I'm excited to do books too!

[@onnaaddis7983]

I hate the wait for drying watercolor, but. It gets super hot here in the high desert. I always have a little $1.00 fan from walmart in my bag if im overheated. Did a little fanning on the painting and some on my face. It was dry in no time. I'm glad you said screw archival sorta.. My journals are for me unless I want to show someone something . we need to feel free, right? Love it! Do more shows. I love your voice and your manner of freedom. Onna

[@sandihester]

Love the fan and yes - use the materials - all of them!

[@nicoletheknightowl7560]

the W&N watercolor markers, the ones with the two lines (like your hookers green and pale rose) are old stock. The new design is the ones with the wavy line on one side. the color may be slightly different in the new style as they changed the formulation. just food for thought. ALSO! the pit artist pens are India ink and supposedly staining/ not liftable. the abrecht durer markers are the same color range as the the abrecht durer watercolor pencils. so if you like a certain color you can get the matching color in both marker and pencil.

[@sandihester]

Great info! Thank you!

[@christinebarone2151]

Thank you beautiful Sandi, that was awesome. I love how we can depend on you to tell it like it is . I’m also enjoying your weekly’s on Substack. So much fun with all the coffee sketches , parks etc.. I wish they were longer. 😂.. thank you for showing us all darling Cooper.. he looked very puppy like. ❤️. Happy Valentines Day to you and Grady.

[@sandihester]

🥰❤️🥰

[@KLeonardM]

I just love everything you post and this is wonderful Sandi. God bless you darling

[@sandihester]

thank you Kathleen!

[@sheilahubbard4032]

I loved mostly seeing you working with your colors and various medius , creating, using your imagination. That stuff is priceless!❤ Love your new platform too! Great lesson❣️

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@ArtJournalLife]

Love watching you work. What great colors those makers are. I just did a Blick order and now I need another! Thanks Sandi

[@sandihester]

I'm like that too- hard to see something and not purchase.

[@jenns_artlandia7896]

I enjoy refillable paint markers. There are lightfast refillable markers out there. Just my opinion...i dont like non refillable markers.

[@lark6676]

Have you ever tried Karin Pigment Deco brush markers? Coloring Bliss just did a video on them. They look pretty interesting. I thought of you while she was demonstrating them.. Blick carries them.

[@pamelagilmour8060]

I just found you👍👍thank you for the inspiration. Love the details about supplies. Where/what brand is pencil/marker roll? Thank yoh💕💕

[@celia840]

I just love you! Thank you for creating and sharing with us. I wish you had more videos of you using the tempera sticks. I love them, but find them difficult to use in my sketchbook. I probably need a big honkin’ one. If you had time, I would love a quick video on how you use them. 💛

[@sandihester]

I usually use them as a base layer - just like I do with marker or soft pastels. you can see how I layer in that way in my class

[@jennifernichols8403]

Sandy, I signed up for your Substack. The first week I got a few but after that I'm only getting Mel Chadwick's. I have no idea why. Has anyone else told you they arent getting anything from you??? Help!🤔

[@jlm517rocks]

Love This & substack subscription. Got me going on layers w/student tools ii love; gessoed the lower half of sketch paper swatch book to practice w/the tools swatched... made a post-it reminder to use inktense shavings in manual sharpeners containers as background washes (& either discard the woody parts like salt after dried, or incorporate them as texture for collage-ish portions). thanks for the reminder to not be so precious abt using anything... ii saved for many things (took a year to put polychromos set together), watching you jump in whole horse just does something to my hoarding spirit... talk about loosening up, it starts within, mentally dropping all those poverty mindsets...how I know it's there are the spendy resources dying, drying up in their pristine jars & original container packaging because ii am not working & pricing has jumped... this is an inside job, Sandi, & you make all of us aware of the joy of expressing what's inside outward with so much joy and exuberance... feel like the prison bars that were never there are unlatched...

[@fuzzydragons]

ugh hate when new markers turn out to be dry, at least I have never had problems getting replacements with either Jacksons or cultpens🙂 Blick is way too expensive for me lol i use to be way too focused on supply quality rather than just enjoying the supply,now i dont care and i want a piece to last i get a scan of it lovely pond on the sketchbook page😀 i really need to use substack more, its a good way to talk to people into your art

[@Chrysalis52]

This was a great video Sandi, thx for sharing your process, it helps so much. I would love to go to substack if it didn't involve emails because I already am overloaded with emails to the point that I hate checking my emails, literally, so I guess I'll have to see you on FB.

[@tinabeaver]

I love my Copic markers! But if you are happy then it sounds like you are set! 🎉

[@maggieinsc1967]

Have had a stash of winsor Newton wc markers for years. Never knew what to do w them. Thanks. Now i do!’🎉🎉🎉think i need hookers and that mid blue. Delicious

[@lilyrosenberg6215]

Hi sandi, when you do your real paintings what medium do you use…?on canvas..?or paper.? ..

[@TheWaldHaven]

Hi, i've just seen the call to action. Substack does always buffer but I thought it was just my phone.

[@patm.3912]

NO NO NO Not boring!!!! Fascinating to see the development of the layers and how some of your signature looks come into being. Also wonderful to have you try out different supplies - very helpful. Thank you.

[@sandihester]

so glad it was helpful Pat!

[@kathyhackney7950]

Just wondering, have you ever tried alcohol markers? I can't figure out how to use them lol and I've never seen you use them before either

[@kristiemaloy4099]

What part of Tennessee? I'm from Franklin and every time I watch you I think it's so nice to hear a familiar accent.

[@Ddalgiichigo]

You’ve really been inspiring me lately to branch out and try new subjects and mediums 💚

[@hollygauper9322]

Oh my goodness I am so excited you plan to make books of your sketchbooks! I have been hoping you would do this for a long time!

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Hey Sandi ! it's Sennelier, pronounced: "sen-NEL-lee-yay" LIke nellie-YAY! Thanks for this discussion on archival materials. You're right that there's a place for non-archival materials for sure, but if one hopes to become serious about artmaking, eventually one must cross the rubicon, ya know? Seems like you are at that point. I respectfully differ that there are people who can fix non-archival works. We were admonished about this in art-school all the time. If you can use the better materials, and you want your work to last, use archival materials. I'm not admonishing you or policing you! If we are making art for ourselves and not to share with others, then it doesn't matter what we use. Another thing to consider, is being that we live in the digital age, if you can get great detailed scans of your work with non-archival materials, then there's nothing to worry about, as long as your scan's magnetic material lasts to get to the printer. Yeah, this brings up so many memories of past art teachers explaining how long things last, and what we know to be archival over what isn't. This was to allow us to make choices. I think that that is what you are saying in your post today. Be informed, and then make your choices. As you can see this struck a chord with me. But I hope you are not feeling I'm policing you, as that's not my intention whatsoever. I love your work and your channel. Cheers! 💓

[@sandihester]

Anything I sell I always use archival things. This is just a discussion about sketchbooks 🥰

[@Harkart59]

I'm not policing you, yet I wrote an actual mini novel in the comment section😂

[@lightbulbnirvana]

@@Harkart59 noted. 😂

[@lightbulbnirvana]

@@sandihester Apparently I protest too much! Thanks for your content Sandi.

[@msand43]

Really enjoyed the video and the second painting is so beautiful

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Thanks for your videos. You have really inspired me to loosen up.

[@MelodyMiroir]

Sandi it’s been a week I’ve been binge watching your videos. You are an amazing artist. When do you launch your own patreon ? 😍😍😍😍

[@sandihester]

Sooo glad you’re enjoying the channel 🤗

[@Noitsbeckyy13]

Great video. I recently got some of those Winsor & Newton markers, and I love them! Also Sandi can you please do a video on how to draw bodies? I love the one you did on faces.

[@sandihester]

I’m loving them too!!

[@art-alchemy]

Hi Sandi, I got the Winsor and Newton Markers and Watercolor markers both on a carrying case. Mine came like that in a set of 24. I got them both through Amazon. They were cheaper than buying the in 12 sets or individual!

[@sandihester]

Ohh nice!

[@janealan2142]

Su nel e a, said quickly it just rolls off the tongue. From 🇨🇦

[@multidimensionhealingfrequ8932]

The music is amazing pls share it also who is .. thank you 😊 💓 ☺

[@iknownothing-49]

I wonder if ínstense is lightfast. I hear so many different descriptions of it.

[@kk5452]

Can you please do a review of your Nova paints and compare them to the Flashe paints?

[@Cherryblossum101]

Sorry, just got to the "lightfastness police👮" comment!

[@christinedozier6071]

Hurt a little huh

[@emohuman9898]

Who here uses their sketchbook to draw but also for a journal? Mixed into one book.

[@lulabelle33]

Very useful video. Both for realization that products I though were lightfast were not, and just watching and learning more of your layering process and decision making. Thx!! I'm still sipping on the landscape course wanting it to last forever!!! ❤🌳🚤⛵️🌊🦆Going to take your advice and use what I have for now until they're gone. So much learning going on, and also I have a couple entries of tombows in my sketchbook for multiple years and they look fine. Was glad I didn't buy add'l ecolines that were in my cart 😅

[@sandihester]

Sooooo glad you’re enjoying the class 🙌❤️❤️❤️

[@christierella]

I joined substack. Did you stop using it?

[@anapaulaotero-illustration875]

Loved your new suplies! and the way you use them to build your drawings and paintings is very inspiring, thank youuuuu so much for sharing!!!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@LaniCreatesArt]

Yesss!!! Thank you for this video! exactly what i am struggling with atm! the layering part was so helpful! Gonna check out the Faber-Castell markers 💜 btw, your substack notifs are the best during the week. Love you Sandi💐💜

[@sandihester]

soooo glad you're enjoying the substack notifs!!!!!

[@drendelous]

i dont use cheap art supplies as most of them contain animal products. but it also means i dont do art often

[@CeruleanCzarina]

Sandi, will you talk about the watercolor and gouache colors that you selected for your travel pallette? I would love to see you swatch what you selected. It's lovely!

[@sandihester]

I wish I’d written it down. I’m the worst about doing that with my watercolor palette for some reason

[@tradingpostfarms]

I love that some of your final thoughts are to use what you have even kids supplies. I've been a sketch artist for many many years. It's was during the pandemic when I found color, and I've never looked back. But I'm a single who had to stay home and teach my kids. I was living on a very small savings and so new expensive art supploes were out of the question. I learned to love color with kids art supplies. Of course I went back to work and I could eventually afford better materials. But those cheap kids art supplies kept me creating for many months.

[@sandihester]

I totally agree about the kids supplies and some - lots of them hold up well to time! And a lot of them are more fun to use that artist quality supplies 😂

[@ChantelleArts]

It's a shame so many of the markers were dried up, I hope you were able to get replacements ❤

[@sandihester]

Got replacements quickly!

[@chromeyellow]

In a non 😃Art related comment, my mothers name Sandy and my sisters name is Hester. Is it a sign?

[@agirlhasnomoney]

Omg yay!!! I just checked the account this morning if I missed sth, as I thought it had been loooong!!! And here it is, perfect timing, as soon as I sat on my sofa after finishing chores...mmm 🥰 thank you!! And LOVE those earrings 🤩😍😍😍!! Also, this is a very helpful topic...as my art is evolving a lot too. I recently learnt they say butter over cream over tea (?) sort of consistency, which is helpful to remember.

[@sandihester]

so glad it was good timing and helpful!

[@jlm517rocks]

Revisiting this session realizing ii've made progress practicing w/diff tools & following yr multiple versions of a scene w/diff combos, & 'suddenly' liking one mix over another. You may like.kuretake zig brushable markers. Each brush pen has a light & darker hue of the same color in a limited palette of 24 (x 2), archival colors. My only hesitation w/nibs is the felt vs nylon vs real/synthetic 'hair' that paper substrates can tear up. ii started w/calligraphy using Rhodia paper or Paris Bristol smooth to save nibs from fraying...then realized ii prefer arting to calligraphy, but cold press wrecks my nibs & hot press preserves them longer...very frustrating as these tools are spendy [for me] although...keeping caps on tight really helps. Also been using a spray ii made to hydrate/restore watercolor, acrylic paints & all pastes (& to rehydrate dryish brush pen nibs): 3.5 oz distilled water in 4 oz sprayer + 4 drops glycerin [now brand] + 2-4 drops clove bud essential oil. Shake & spray w/c pans & dryish brush pen nibs ( put the caps back on and letc'soak' upside down for a bit then right side up, store horizontal). Add a few drops on up to a tsp to modeling or texture pastes/glues et al while stirring to soften mediums. Ii use a pipette If restoring a tube whose cap doesn't come off. If ii've tossed or lost the inner foil seal, ii now use a piece of wax paper wider than the cap & just screw the cap on over it. & weekly spray a bit into each, including gouache (gellii style or tube/jar). The clove bud e/o prevents mold (who knew soft nibs can grow moldy). Also works w/tube paints if they're semi- squishy. Dame process applies to makeup & skincare lotions ; creams, etc.

[@sandihester]

Great tips Judy!!!

[@ImaniTolliver]

Loooooved this video! Beautiful balance of reviews, process, and the time lapse …chef’s kiss! You are so thoughtful - I appreciate you so much❤

[@sandihester]

Aweeeee thank you!

[@conkrotwife]

I’ve had a set of the WN markers for a few years and I’ve just struggled to understand how to use these bright colors. This was so helpful to see how you layer to knock them back a bit. I’m loving Substack, thinking of starting my own!

[@sandihester]

So glad it was helpful Emily!

[@zanevanadzina945]

Ive been loving this channel. Recently drawing nudes with watercolor and watercolor pencils. Amazing to watch and enjoy as a begginer.

[@sandihester]

so glad you're enjoying it!

[@sandylabrecque2422]

Hi Sandi I am having so much trouble getting onto your new platform Substack. I have been a follower for quite some time now and love to watch you on KZbin as I am working on my art. Very inspiring. I am becoming so discouraged though as I cannot get this platform going. I have a couple of times then it tells me there is a problem and has to reload. I’ll keep trying though and hopefully things will resolve itself. Thank you for your fun videos on KZbin. Charlene in Canada ( the “S” is for Sandy - my husband)

[@sandihester]

I’m so sorry to hear that! Ugh!!!! Why don’t you try just going to it via my website and if it has t you if you want to subscribe say no and just use it like a website

[@ellengoodloe9786]

Yes, I love the sub stack!! Easy to find all the material, emails that tell you when something posts. No ads, no other distracting stuff. Great video, as always.

[@sandihester]

I love that there’s no ads!!!!!

[@shelleoshelle7252]

Hi Sandi. Another wonderful video…thank you for sharing your process. I have some inexpensive Crayola markers that I will start messing with. Sending love and light from here.

[@sandihester]

have fun with them!

[@shannongailart]

Love love love the speed paint, thanks for showing us your layering process! I can totally understand you wanting to move to lightfast in your sketchbooks, they’re a treasure and will make awesome books

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@daniellefrost3458]

Sandi, I. don't know if they are Lightfast, but you may want to look into the Pantone markers..

[@daniellefrost3458]

oops, I think they are dye based...probably not lightfast

[@kaleidascopescreates]

This is a great video, very inspiring see you sketch from a sketch and getting different results from each media. You have such range! Thanks Sandi!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@DinkyPixie]

The little sketch you did after swatches was like Art Jazz, haha....love it, I am inspired to get some layering down this weekend!

[@sandihester]

Oh good 😂!!!!!

[@sandihester]

Love ‘art jazz ‘part

[@irenegarcia7356]

How do " Neo pastels " work or neo colors ?? 🤔

[@samantams]

Are we going to get a book with pictures from your sketchbooks? YES PLEASE! If you crowdfund it I’m sure it will be a huge success! On the supplies topic, I have my eye on Derwent Graphitint and Tinted Charcoal watercolor sets. They are all muted colors, but since they are a mix of pigment and graphite or charcoal, I hear they dry pretty fast. Hope you get curious and try them out for us! Also, have you tried Copic markers? They are very famous and have a huge color range - some colors smell a bit too strong for me, but very high quality. And I love Substack!!

[@sandihester]

I’ve not tried Copics because of the smell. I’m very sensitive to strong odors. And yes - we plan on printing books of my sketchbooks

[@samantams]

@@sandihester I was very surprised with the smell, why do they do that?? I can’t wait for the books!! 😍

[@hannahfranklin3229]

Love love love sandi in England.

[@LindaAKeller]

It Is October 3, 2023. Just found you yesterday and have binged on at least 5 of your videos. As someone who has mostly done b/w drawings plus printmaking, seeing your gentle way of applying layers has been a gift. Thank you. A goal for this week is to buy a journal and new supplies. I was about to subscribe to Substack, and you are one more reason to do so. Your sense of delight, your humanity, your open vulnerability plus your artistic talent, willingness to explore, and years of experience lift my spirits and encourage me to get to work. I am hoping you will read this. A QUESTION: I love using paper. Do you have thoughts to share about framing without spending a fortune? I already search Goodwill, Savers and other thrift shops. Thank you again. Linda Keller

[@alinapopovici1247]

Hi Sandi, I love your Substack but I haven’t subscribed (at least not yet), the main reason being that our Internet connexion is not great (waiting for some upgrades in the next months…) and the videos on Substack seem very heavy (they take ages to start and often are interrupted before the end - which is not the case on youtube. I don’t have any idea if others have the same experience. Not a big fun of email notifications either, but this is another story. Love your channel, always bring good vibes and the desire to freely smash some paints on some paper, cannot ask for more 😊. Best from Germany!