I Made a Masterpiece with TRASH

In my most ambitious painting ever, I’m working with garbage instead of paintbrushes… and this was even more challenging than I expected!
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[@cherryeditss]

u inspire me 🫶

[@Narra0002]

Great

[@BryanLu0]

Congrats

[@kellyreed8433]

"trust the process" truer words have never been spoken in terms of anything creative. Well done with the deer it looks great

[@ChantelleArts]

this is such a random idea! I love that the shop worker was so chilled about it all 😂

[@RenaeC86]

All art goes through an “ugly” stage! Thats why it’s so important to invest in the process over the product because if you push through the uncomfortable bits you end up with amazing artwork like THIS! It looks so beautiful ❤ I’ve made art with trash before but it never looked this awesome 😂

[@Happinosis]

Trust yourself Sarah, not just the process. This is beautiful.

[@audreyandisla1660]

You should do crochet

[@sweethaven5]

2:55 I love Shane’s expression as you show him your treasures😂! Don’t worry Shane, I’m certain she knows what she is doing 😅!! 14:50 Trust the process… AWESOME painting!!

[@glassdiamond2185]

Isn't it the best feeling when the idea in your head turns out as you expected? You did a great job with this.

[@lizbuchanan1]

Hi. I was yesterday years old when I discovered your channel, and I've watched 12 hours or more since then. All of the lovely trash you brought home will make beautiful gel prints. Especially the bubble wrap, netting, binder coils, and all the circles (the jar lid, the kids' sneaker, a bottle top, that drinking glass, etc.). Love the finished project and all of your content!

[@willrushworth9113]

I love when you try different art challenges, I was wondering if you would try the endless picture trend? If you do decide to try then I would recommend the endless paper app. I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@kazzified29]

‘Trust the process…’ PREACH!!! 🙌 Every painting I ever do has that phase where I have to trust in the process, even if that phase is just the transfer of the template. 😅 When transferring sketches to a canvas, I’ve taken to printing my sketch out and then take a pencil to the back of it and transfer it. Not a perfect technique but trust the process.

[@rhinoloupe]

Please do a mixed-media artwork with the remnants of that wedding dress!

[@awhartig5847]

I think you were correct about the paint viscosity working against you while trying to use the found items for stamping the canvas, I believe some of them could have worked really well as stencils though :) . Be brave enough to make a mess & trust the process. Your willingness to think outside the box is really inspirational, that's one of the greatest gifts any creative person can give to the world, thank you!

[@Taracinablue]

I've never seen anything quite like this--what a cool project!

[@Trendniiq]

I really love how the drawing turned out, just when someone in the video asked you, how you always pulled your challenges off, I was literally asking myself the same thing. You're so talneted! I just wish you'd have left the wedding dress at the shop and not destroy it with paint. I feel like someone donated it because they loved it, wanted it to used to a second wedding and maybe help someone who couldn't afford an all new and expensive dress.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thanks! This dress had tears and rips, which is why I chose it over the other dresses. There were a few there!

[@Trendniiq]

@@SarahRenaeClark I'm so glad to hear that! Then I have a better understanding on why yo decided to go with it. Merry Christmas!

[@capricornartist]

This actually reminds me of a LEGO Friends scene before this reboot. Ethan and Emma were making art, and Ethan was making art out of trash! Anyway, this is AWESOME and I love your art sooo much!!! It's BRILLIANT!!!! ❤❤

[@capricornartist]

OMG Sarah! Thank you soo much for the heart! I don't want to sound tooo over the top, but I can't even stress on how good your art is, and how you keep stepping out of your comfort zone! I could never step out of my comfort zone

[@marthiviraja1001]

Hey ! I am also a lego friends fan

[@kategraham6792]

It was so good seeing your process, hearing your thoughts and the parts you struggled in. We all do this to ourselves. It was refreshing to see and totally looks AMAZING at the end. I love it! I want to do one now hehe

[@CourageousPainting]

6:33 if your hands are messy, you're doing it right! As someone who paints with weird objects for fun, I loved watching you explore all the marks you could create with the items you found! Sometimes it's difficult to use the object as a vehicle for the paint because objects don't hold paint like a brush. Sometimes you have to uses globs of paint and build layers. The secret is letting each layer dry before applying the next. Once you get into it, the repetitiveness is kind of relaxing and challenging at the same time. I think you did an awesome job! If you ever want to try painting with objects again, let me know. I think we could come up with a fun collaboration. I'm in the States, but I'm sure we could work something out.

[@feliciarenz6580]

I love that artist, Alex (from Quebec Canada). Im so happy to know that you see her work as inspirational. Thanks for trying it, it looks easy, but it isnt. I hope to possibly buy a piece of her's sometime

[@JayofallTrades]

This is definitely unique way to do multimedia. There's a creator who made a sculpture out of chipboard packaging by blending it up and kinda paper-mache with it. I think thia is kinda fun. You get to experiment with things and let your creativity flow and the result is just pure fun and enjoyment knowing what you used to make it with. They do say one person's trash is another's treasure. You took that literally

[@aspenve]

I don't usually comment, but the end result just absolutely blew me away. It looks STUNNING. I would love this on a tshirt. Man it looks so good.

[@blooelmo]

Howdy and happy day!! Laughed at the look on Shane’s face with your haul! Trust the process 😄 I think anyone would be happy to have that piece hanging in their home. What a beautiful piece of rubbish art. The deer you drew looks great! And I’m super excited about the drawing series in future. Fun! Be well all, have a Merry holiday, and chipper cheerios!!

[@Book-Thief]

I love the way this turned out! If you just looked at the finished painting, you would have no idea there was trash involved lol

[@tanalehan7892]

I think this is gorgeous!!! The crazy background makes me think of big cities and the way they are spreading out into our forests while the mighty buck stands tall to protect his home land.. You set put o make an outstanding piece of art that invokes emotion, you succeeded because this piece makes me happy, makes me mad makes scared for the future of our wildlife and makes me hopeful that we will see what we need to do in time@ Thank you sarah!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I love this interpretation!

[@kathymarshall220]

I have never related to another artist as much as I did with you while watching this! My confidence always drops so low during “the ugly phase” of my art and I have to keep reminding myself that there’s no mistake so bad that it can’t be fixed by taking a break, clearing my mind, and coming back with fresh eyes to try again. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and that 2024 brings you all the joy and success you deserve ❤

[@karendirmish2696]

You truly bring a sense of wonder and delight in this video! Creating with trash, bringing beauty into throwaways! This is wonderfully creative and permission giving! Thanks Karen Dirmish, learner!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thanks for this lovely comment!

[@kaitlinwatson937]

"Push through the horrible feelings, and keep going" Sarah is my shoulder angel when I don't realize I need one.

[@nikkihstokes]

I'd love to see a breakdown of which trash items worked the best for painting and which weren't so great.

[@Goddess452]

Hi Sarah, Merry Christmas to you, Shane and the rest of the your family 🎄 Thank you so much for so many great videos, love watching them all and looking forward to what creative chaos you get up to in 2024. Maybe for your next challenge like this you should collect little bits for a while, maybe things like leaves, crumbled paper, crumpled bin bags/plastic bags etc. This challenge reminds me of how my mum once used crumpled carrier bags to texture our living room walls as a child, it turned out really good too. I really appreciate how you show us so much of your progress and what you think of your pieces during the journey as it lets us know we’re not alone in having times when we’re not sure if we like what we’re creating, not sure what to do or even if its pretty. My mum used to always say all art has an ‘ugly’ stage or a stage where we question what the heck are we creating!😅 It’s always been a difficult thing for me to accept and get used to. So often we’re only shown the beautiful end product and so we doubt we can do anything as nice. My mum’s favourite words of wisdom are: ‘Never give up, never be so hard of yourself and to always see each piece of creativity as a chance to improve and practice’ - I’m slowly getting better at taking this approach, especially the not being so hard on myself! Anyway just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the hard work and thought that you, Shane and the rest of your team put into everything. All the best for the next year Amy from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💝

[@scherre]

Wow! I saw the same artist on Instagram and was similarly blown away. You have captured the style really well and created something stunning. I could totally see this as a print for sale in Spotlight or IKEA or something.

[@YoImBerine]

This is such a good project! And the shop workerwas so nice about it. Great art work! The deer came out great!

[@tosteson1]

My mother-in-law gifted me the double pack of the color cubes and I've already used them last night and they're amazing

[@cambricjimenez4882]

Australian shopkeepers are always so lovely.

[@beckymunro2071]

Wow, that looks absolutely amazing. And the kitty purrs are great.

[@johannaunderwood2245]

I wouldn't call thrift shop purchases "trash", but I LOVE how your final project turned out

[@lisamiller8174]

well, she was referring to what she got out of their trash bin.

[@johannaunderwood2245]

@@lisamiller8174 absolutely. I get that at least SOME of the items were actual trash.

[@lm9327]

I came back to watch this video after watching today's yt livestream. I am impressed with your results, as always, but I am even more impressed with your willingness to risk making a fool of yourself in the name of personal growth. I too am on an art discovery journey, and I can't wait to see your upcoming deep dives in 2024. Thank you for caring, and please keep making content that feels authentic to you!❤

[@anulecka]

I'm amazed! I have never considered such creations as a real art but you, Sarah, and your approach, have changed my thinking. I'm happy I have broaden my horizones since I found you here on YT and started to be a part of your FB group (about 2 years ago). Greetings from Poland, Anna. 😊

[@thekimannas]

❤❤❤Sarah Needs: 1. Acrylic Medium(s) = thin, thicker, and/or lengthen drying time. 2. Gesso: texture and body, as well as PRIMER (comes in clear too) 3. That's a loooose canvas, lol! {If you can't restretch or remove from frame, throw some cardboard in the back so your surface doesn't warp during application. } Love your channel! Long time sub. 1st comment . & I'm sure others have already said this. Sorry if it's a repeat. ❤❤❤❤

[@thekimannas]

Also, IMHO your channel is superior (the "S" in tier ranking 😅) ! I appreciate how much and Shane (sp?) put into ALL the details production. I am always inspired by you guys. Even when Im not super 'into' a subject (I.e. I couldnt care less about Disney stuff, BUT your vids always EXPLORE MORE aspects and go FURTHER with whatever theme/idea was your jumping off point. My fav part of your vids is seeing how the PROCESS EVOLVES and changes throughout each ART ADVENTURE. I get engaged bc your vids actively TELL THE STORY ( rather than a passive or expository PRESENTATION, that seems to be the norm for sooo many COLORING art channels. Zzzzzz) Storytelling gets my imagination involved, which sparks all sorts of ideas (and even, gasp, creative MOTIVATION! Miracles). This (and all that polished editing, Shane! ) Earns you guys a SUPERIOR ranking in my TIER LIST. Also, I wish we still had Kmart in the US. lol. Thankyou for ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

[@thekimannas]

Oh, and THANKYOU for all the hard work, time, and effort you guys put into your channel. I am sorry it took me this long to TYPE SOME APPRECIATION at you, rather than just THINKING a bunch of

[@thekimannas]

Yes I liked all my comments, bc I shamelessly want other ppl to read all my typed appreciations, and start typing some more at you. It atleast think some of it at you 😂.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I really appreciate this, thank you!

[@tracevanlieshout912]

Really beautiful work Sarah 😍

[@suzt7076]

This looks great! I think the format of abstract background and then, realistic focal point and finally the abstract marks pulling it together could be a project I do with students.

[@mariatrapani851]

HI SARA, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO TRY AND PAINT WITH MANY OBJECTS, EXPERIMENTING IS A GOOD WAY TO CREATE SOMETHING UNUSUAL. HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR FAMILY, BYE FOR NOW, LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VIDEO, MERRY CHRISTMAS, BYE MARIA

[@lynetteminnich2119]

Absolutely loved this and if it wouldn’t cost me an arm and a leg to ship it to you from the states; I’d be sending you my wedding dress that’s sitting in a box. I’m imagining all the creative ways you could use pearls and lace and paint?! 😅

[@Itszahraa979]

Excited to watch another one of Sarah’s great videos! 😊

[@amywhigham4790]

Sarah, I love your deer 🦌 art work in the end! So cool! Great job! 🥰🤗💖

[@audreyandisla1660]

More Thomas Kinkade coloring plsss

[@sandragordon1161]

What a stunning job! Such a gorgeous deer, dear😊 But a wedding dress? Hmmm, I could do that with mine actually 😅 You really looked like you were having fun, Sarsh. I hope you do hang this .. it's beautiful! xxx😊

[@imgeorgineus]

I just want to say, I love the videos of your content that I've watched so far and I'll definitely be watching more! Your colouring videos have inspired me to pick up adult colouring for 2024 to manage my anxiety and hope this year will be better than my last 4 years full of struggle! I also love that you are based in Melbourne just like me and so I can find the supplies you have locally - will definitely save up money in working towards buying the more quality coloured pencils! Finally excited about something though still lacking in supplies and pretty much having no artistic talent, I am just going to take a leap of faith! Thank you for your wonderful videos and please keep up the good work! ❤

[@chfr1967]

You are way too hard on yourself. It's beautiful. I Look forward to watching as you expand your art styles. Christina 🦝

[@kmatto_kmatto]

This was a neat process and I'm happy to see how marvelous it came out in the end. I think I could transform this concept into smaller card fronts especially as mixed media with cardmaking is a fun technique to try! Also, a canvas would be fun to do as a family project. Maybe there wouldn't be a detailed animal, but abstract shapes would be great to do. Thanks!

[@charlarp]

I love the painting. You are very inspiring how you push yourself out of your comfort zone and try new techniques and mediums. Thank you Sarah!💕❤️💕🇨🇦

[@christinefisher5716]

Such fun! I can't wait to try something like this. I have seen the artist you mentioned and wanted to try, too! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@mixy00night3]

It's an amazing job you stuck by and you showed all your amazing talent and you stuck through it. 😂❤😂 Kitty need his artwork next time.

[@Escherlife]

Fantastic stuff! I know exactly how it feels when a painting is in that ugly phase and all that self doubt creeps in. I just remind myself that some of my best work, I nearly threw away when I was half way through, but I trusted the process and came out the other side with better art and as a better artist. Well done, love what you you created. Merry Christmas from Adelaide, SA xx❤

[@zekewolf4803]

I love love love this project! Seeing you work out of your element gives me courage to try something new with my own art. More of this, please!

[@goongju]

In Sarah I trust 😂😂 Shane u shouldn't ever doubt her!!

[@claudiawarren6053]

Thank you for sharing this! I love your painting!!!

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

My art teacher always said “it’s not bad, it’s just not done yet”

[@martinaspohr2663]

Sarah, The experiment turned out fabulously! Believe me when I say, I know how you feel and can most definitely relate to those feelings if I’m trusting myself in the process of a painting project. It’s great and should be on the wall to remind you, “ That you more then capable and you can accomplish whatever you put your heart and soul into. Best wishes to you and your family in the New Year! ❤ Warm Regards, Martina

[@mirascraftycorner]

That’s so funny, I just discovered Alex this week on KZbin and her art is amazing! And so is yours! I love that deer so much! Please make a teacher calendar or a sketchbook next year and use the deer as cover! Or sell print! And definitely make more!!! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

[@JohnAJohnson]

I resubscribed after this video. I'm excited to see you challenge yourself as an artist and create some original work, rather than just coloring pre-drawn pages. I'm happy to give it another go for 2024, great work. 🦌🖌

[@revondamehovic3132]

Loved this!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

I really appreciate you sharing your challenges as you create your beautiful artwork!! ❤💖 The roses on the dress looked like it would have made a cool print, too! 🌹

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I didn’t have much success with the roses unfortunately!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@SarahRenaeClark Bummer!! 🤗😍

[@wigglypaw]

Sarah! you get the gold star, not only from trash to museum quality, but for all your great reviews. Today I wanted to know about the Kalour 520 and the first reviewer person continually used terrible language. She was shameful. Then I saw another to compare a few wih the Kalour pencils. OMG if I ever needed to be bored to DEATH and have her whole descriptions in her worst most muddled and muffled voice. I gave up. You are my clearest, most enjoyable person to learn from. Keep it up, there’s so many art supplies and techniques that you will be very old and not too decrepit to happily do your incredible and family oriented videos. Thank you thank you!!!!!--Sheri W.

[@janlorman7700]

You did a great job. Love the T-shirt! ❤️👍

[@Rebecca.G]

I'm looking forward to the video you mentioned about learning to draw. Especially the tutorials or classes that you used. Your sketch book looked really great makes me want to do something similar!

[@canvastea7044]

It looks amazing!

[@Narra0002]

I’m glad you trusted the process, and it turned out great. Happy holidays to you and your team ❤

[@Creative_Momma]

Love this! You do amazing work.

[@marycollier1293]

I love this. I was worried when you started applying the white paint toward the end, but you stopped in time. Now you have a lovely, unique piece of art. Thank you for sharing your process from beginning to end. Happy Holidays to you and your family from ours here in Salem Oregon.

[@LenBee711]

I luv abstract realism❤

[@laurenb9479]

This turned out amazing! I'm excited to see your art explorations in the new year! Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your team 😁🥰

[@kathleenbeggs1774]

I love it!❤

[@andreaewert7204]

Wow I love this! ❤❤❤

[@cathyreed6180]

Even in real life a deers antlers are not proportioned exactly the same and on the rare occasion you can find a deer buck with perfect antlers you’re lucky

[@cherylclaviter6398]

Loved the process it was so fun to watch💕💕

[@Art.fulKids]

Good job 👏🏻

[@abitcrafty8248]

Love this thumbnail !! It made me giggle straight away! Thanks Sarah for the wonderful video! Enjoy them very much!

[@sakshyabanchhor2002]

Always an inspiration ❤❤❤❤

[@vidhoard]

So so beautiful!

[@mewsli]

At last ..... justification for my keeping random old pieces of " tatt" ovet the years. I can make art with it. Thanks Sarahs Justification Fairy 😂

[@melaniegogel2662]

Really great job! I loved how Mosco approved of it. I know my cat always wants to "help" me with my projects.😺🎨 Keep doing a great job and Merry Christmas!🎄😁

[@lynnedalrymple]

Loved this sarah - Merry Christmas from australia xx

[@HelenaMGale]

Love it, thanks for sharing.😍👏👏

[@tanyaschmith9737]

This was brilliant 👏 love it ❤

[@tvorilkat4228]

The end result was fine, but I loved the abstract part :D I would probably stopped after finishing that part, because those coulours and textures, it was amazing! What shocked me the most, was actually, what was in the bin. To mmy eyes (and camera could make it less disgusting), those thing, they threw away were completely fine. I just couldn´t throw away the pillows in the bin like that, because they aare not selling or that have small hole in it... I know in stores there is a huge waste of food, but until now I couldn ´t imagine they will throw away stuff like that. Donating it to charity or something like that would be more resonable, than throwing that in bin... just some of my thoughts Anyway - very good idea on video, next time it would be awesome to paint with the trash or things you have at home and you can´t find use for them :D

[@TnTedDE]

So much fun!

[@kaitlinwatson937]

This is amazing! It turned out beautifully! Honestly, I think my favorite part was watching your feelings and confidence change throughout the process, then to see you be so happy with it at the end. I love watching your progress and hearing your thought processing

[@berthah2145]

It looks AMAZING, so great too watch, have a merry christmas!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thank you! You too!

[@astridgarcia888]

I love this video ! So much fun. Your art is amazing! Happy Holidays to you, your family and followers!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Same to you!

[@ranant554]

I love it so much you are amazing Sarah🎉❤🥰

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I really enjoyed this video, and I love the painting! ❣😃👍

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

I have to say that I think you are a brilliant artist! The painting is amazing and anyone would be proud to hang it. I don’t want to come over as patronising but well done for pushing through your doubts/fears and doing a fantastic job! Merry Christmas, deer!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thank you!

[@mnmarsch]

I love your videos so much

[@andree-annblais9221]

Well I just woke up (French Canadian here !! HI !!!) and im already in a very lovely artistic chaos AND I LOOVED IT !!! Waking up siping my morning coffee with you makes me feel so happy already !! I love your virtual space ! I love being with you ! Great video again you made me giggling with you !

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

This was really cool. Thanks so much. Could you maybe try to do a video sharing the reference books you plan to work from to improve your drawing skills this coming year? I’m really wanting to do the same thing but my disability limits my ability to take classes in person so I’m relying on self guided practice and learning using various books and you tube etc. I’d really love to see what books you are using and how you are going about your learning journey. Thanks so much Sarah 😊

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Yes I’ll be sharing all the books as a part of a video next year!

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

@@SarahRenaeClark awesome thank you

[@lotusflowerpassion]

aww there i always a point where that is called the ugly fase before it comes together dear one just has to keep going and it is just paint dear the great thing about acrylics is one can just paint over and restart. Love your painting dear 💖

[@violetbee2857]

Inspiring ❤

[@audreyandisla1660]

Can you do another vid on distress oxide

[@edeez1975]

Love it

[@77Tom77Tom77]

Great project! And i think i learned a bit about creating art. :D