Illustrator Inspired by Nature Goes PUFFIN and DOLPHIN Watching

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

So brilliant that you great to do something you've always wanted to do,Puffins are extraordinary little birds,and also the added bonus of seeing the dolphins too a definitely magical day for sure, I'd have been emtional too. Your paintings and drawings captured them so well. You always include stunning drone footage too which really shows amazing the landscape of mull is in all weathers. (matt) P.s hope you do decide to return to puffin island with your sketchbook,capturing them en plein eir would be realy inspiring I'm sure. The puffin would make cute sticker designs maybe...

[@hollyexley]

Puffin stickers! I can see them now

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

@@hollyexley I love that the babies are called 'pufflings' that would be a cool name for an indie group 'The mighy pufflings" (matt)

[@dawnbevins451]

Thank you so much for sharing the puffins, that is something I didn’t know was on my bucket list until now! Your illustrations of them are stunning 💖

[@itscarolinemary]

Love the drawings you did! So cute and such nice detail as always.

[@hollyexley]

Thank you Caroline!

[@linichef]

Holly I think you just got a new fan of your vlogs, my cat! 😊 I have never seen him so focus watching tv. He seemed so entertained not only watching the puffins, but also watching you draw. Anyway, love this vlog and I can see why that was one of the best days of your life! Those puffins are sooo cute!! Thank you for sharing. This was the best way to end my day! Thank you! Thank you!

[@hollyexley]

That is so sweet and cute! Hello to your kitty cat!

[@itscarolinemary]

Staffa looks super neat, the shapes and texture of the volcanic rocks is so cool! Taking photos/videos would be so fun 😊

[@rararagrr]

Oh Holly! I'd be crying, too. What a magical experience you had, beautiful scenery teeming with wildlife that's flourishing. Puffins are my favorite bird, so one day I hope to encounter them in the wild the same way you have.

[@louiselangton]

Puffins - and pufflings! I've been to the RSPB sanctuary near Scarborough and saw some cheeky seals while I was there - I'm so glad you got your dolphin moment x

[@tasticola]

How beautiful Holly. We are very lucky in Tasmania (Australia) where I live as there are dolphins regularly in our waters. Such a treat. Puffins on the other hand, you're so lucky to have spent time with them. I'm embarrassed to say that I thought they were flightless birds! Your sketches are delightful x Nell.

[@itscarolinemary]

pufflings is the cutest word ever omg 💕🥹 so happy for you that you got to see them in person!! also, I have to say, doing a tour on your own is brave as someone who deals with anxiety lol!

[@hollyexley]

Puffling is the best word! I forgot to say that the parents will only have one puffling per season so there's one fluffy little ball of cuteness per burrow 🥰

[@helensawden6063]

Holly this is just amazing what an absolute priviledge to see these beautiful birds in the wild! Loved this and love your new series, ps hope you are feeling better now and looking forward to watching more of your adventures!

[@Elfietude]

It's a wonderful place and not overcrowded with tourists. In Brittany where I live, we have puffins too , we call them macareux, they usually live on an island not far from the continent, and when we are lucky we can see some of them on the continent on wild beaches where they find food. I like the sound of their voice too. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video !

[@hollyexley]

That's so interesting, must be amazing to see puffins on the beach!

[@olinca5288]

Me encanta viajar con ustedes chicos gracias!😃🥰😘👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AmberJayneArt]

How gorgeous! The islands look beautiful, even on a rainy, grey day. Plus the puffins are adorable! You’ve inspired me to pick up my watercolours again :)

[@hollyexley]

I'm so glad! Yes, the islands were incredible, so glad I got to see them and their inhabitants :D

[@deboramissoorten6765]

What a beautiful experience , such a cute bird , they move so funny . The sketches are amazing too ! I am glad for you that you had such a wonderful day .

[@hollyexley]

They do have a funny run don't they! So adorable

[@eleonora_f]

Hi Holly! - The landscape footage at the beginning of the video is fantastic! And also your takes at the volcanic island were great. You are making me want to visit Scotland so bad! - OMG, the puffins are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! So lovely and cute!

[@hollyexley]

Arent they just the cutest little things. Thank you Eleonora! I hope you get to visit Scotland some time - maybe we can return your hospitality :D

[@mirentxu37]

Gracias Holly por mostrar los puffins, los amo, son tan hermosos. Saludos amorosos 💜💜💜

[@analimalimon.]

I absolutely adore this video. Puffins have always been one of my favorite birds and I'm sure seeing in person doesn't disappoint. I didn't know they were that small though! I also thought they were duck-sized. And the dolphins! I would have cried too 100% ❤ Thanks for another beautiful vlog

[@sketchbookscheming]

Those puffins! I just returned from Scotland, and I loved hiking around Handa island -- thousands of puffins and other sea birds on the cliffs. I didn't get nearly as close as you -- they're so adorable walking on the ground.

[@klbrown2294]

Really enjoyed this. While I’ve visited Mull, I didn’t take this trip and now you’ve given me a reason to return. I’m new to your channel and completely enjoying your videos. Thanks for the time and effort you put into sharing them.

[@ClayDisarray]

Aww, I've always loved puffins - they always look so worried! What a privilege to see them up close - thank you for sharing, Holly! 🧡

[@hollyexley]

They are very expressive little things, love them. :D

[@lizastevens8291]

What a wonderful experience 😍! I would love to see them. I cried when i saw a red squirrel 😂xxx

[@hollyexley]

Aw Liza 💕😁

[@ellstration]

I would have loved to stand and walk next to you Holly. Such precious moments, I'm really happy for you that you got to experience that. 💛

[@hollyexley]

Thank you Elena!

[@bluewren65]

The puffins are gorgeous, but honestly, I couldn't get over how stunning you looked in the green beanie and jumper with that bright yellow of your back pack straps. Those colours are amazing on you. It's such a privilege to be able to walk amongst wildlife that is not terrified of humans. Of course with just about every animal having been mercilessly hunted it's not surprising that most species hate and fear us.

[@hollyexley]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@sianswinton4623]

I saw puffins on Mingulay last Summer and I was surprised by the size of them as well! My husband laughed and asked what I thought they would be like and was shocked when I said I thought they would be almost the size of a seagull. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who thought this!

[@eveeichner3627]

Great video! Love those cute puffins! Adorable ❤

[@Sandra-vd6lu]

Thank you Holly for taking us on this lovely adventure. I thought Puffins were larger too. They are really sweet and your illustrations of them are perfect as always! 👍🤗 Hope you will be able to revisit the Island. xxx

[@yourssincerelyalm]

Love this video, Holly. So calming and uplifting and the puffins are just amazing. I think my Etsy order might have been one of the ones you mentioned - I adore the Snoot Set stickers! I just wanted to comment here that they are much more than just stickers - they are works of art in sticker form. They capture your appreciation of the quirky nature of the natural world and everyone should order a set as they are just so lovely and well made.

[@hollyexley]

Oh thank you so much! Exactly right - it's an ode to quirky nature and how much happiness it brings. :D Thank you so much for supporting my work.

[@frilliepink]

Just paused this at 14:47 - Holly, I think this is my fave video you have made. Seeing puffins is on my bucket list too and this has given me a kick up the bum to go, so thank you! Also, your camera work is fantastic - did you have classes or figure it out by yourself? Oh, and maybe you need a tshirt that says ‘artist at work, do not disturb’ 😂. Another thing - it’s so nice the presence of people is beneficial for puffins, good to know. Anyway, back to vid…

[@hollyexley]

Thats such a good idea for a t-shirt!! Thank you, so glad you are enjoying this one. No- all self taught, I still haven't flown the drone myself - I'm too scared I'm going to crash it

[@audrey_bond_]

Aww! So beautiful ❤

[@OrrieInBetween]

Loved this video, Holly! It was really moving.

[@hollyexley]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@angelicavis]

OMG the puffins! Seeing puffins is on my 'bucket list', I'm so jealous (in a good way 😉). Thanks for this video, we can now enjoy puffins too 😍

[@firdyk]

Puffins! How beautiful.

[@fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990]

I love this series

[@jilld8787]

Awesome video! I can totally relate to tears of joy and the incredible feeling of exhilaration when seeing something so beautiful. I had the same reaction when I saw the giant sequoias of California here in The States. Nature’s beauty is truly inspiring and humbling. I found you through Harriet De Winton’s KZbin channel for watercolor. Thanks for sharing!🥰

[@hollyexley]

Oh I love their channel :)

[@teresaromo6798]

Soo cool! Last week I heard the Oologies podcast they were talking about Puffins and learn a lot :)

[@Lindzo89]

I love that baby puffins are called pufflings!!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@hollyexley]

Your comment made me realise I didn't actually know what pufflings look like - so I googled them. Oh wow.

[@debsllewelyn230]

🐦🐦🐦🐦awesome 🐦🐦🐦🐦

[@theclosetthinker]

ah puffins! What a magaical experience! One day I'd love to see them too x

[@hollyexley]

I hope you do!

[@itscarolinemary]

so many people on that tour with nice cameras!

[@Naomi-dm4nw]

What an incredible experience! When I was little I thought puffins were a made up creature. I hope you’ll look to sell prints of your puffin sketches

[@cecile3414]

I saw some puffins in Iceland, and it was also one of the best days of my life! I've been thinking of you a lot up there in Scotland... we (and all the birds and animals) are roasting in heat wave after heat wave here in the North East of the United States. It's 40 degrees during the day, 30 at night, and most people around me brush it off as "summer weather." I find nobody to share my climate distress with...

[@hollyexley]

Thats way too hot! It really alarms me this human tendency to normalise anomalies ... we rarely acknowledge what we're losing/ what's to come. Extreme heatwaves make me feel so panicky. I vividly remember a few years ago when we hit 40 degrees for the first time, it was very intense, and inescapable. This year in Scotland and the rest of the UK we seem to be having a much wetter and colder summer than usual - after a much wetter winter than usual. I feel for the farmers - a lot of crops cant have done well.

[@cecile3414]

@@hollyexley I am feeling panicky and trapped... but also grateful that dotted around the world a few humans understand how utterly abnormal this is. 💚

[@ninebats]

what a dream :)

[@melissamejia1201]

💜💜💜💜

[@23zwanzig91]

💚

[@ThePattiw]

what an amazing trip! All those birds. I may have cried a bit too had I been there. Good news with the election in France ✊🏾

[@hollyexley]

Very good news, I am finding it quite interesting learning about French elections, definitely a better system than what we have in the UK.

[@camillakstudio]

And the dolphins🩵✨

[@catklu]

☺👏🙂

[@CrovieStudio]

You're in Mull, you don't need to go on a tour to see puffins, there are pockets of them on the island, find the local ranger service and pick their brains. Quiet puffin sketching awaits.

[@mimosaintheclouds6592]

Whale sharks are on my bucket list, but have to try and find a company that does it on a more respectful and less intrusive way…

[@olinca5288]

En español son frailecillos los puffins pero los otros no lo se🧐