☆ ART MAKING EVERYDAY FOR A WEEK ☆

[@NatashaElle]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU DRAW. I think the way you feel about watching yourself draw on camera is amplified x397198243 times for us, so this was an absolute JOY. The only thing I wished we had more of,,, was screen time for that *victory pose* + music!!! v cute!!!

[@LeighEllexson]

Hahahah I love that part

[@nicoledavidart9569]

This has been one of my favorite videos so far.. not just because of the art... but because it's this super honest vulnerability that I wish I saw in the art community more! It sucks that no one really talks about how hard it can be to actually make art as an artist for what ever reason that may be... watching you made me feel less insecure about how I call myself an artist.... but hardly have time to actually DO ART lol... so yah thanks

[@FluffyTess]

I can relate to the feeling of needing to finish a project. Don't know why, but when I started to plan time for art, muse came at different times too for shorter sessions 😄 so I would block out three hours in the evening (more than I need) so I don't have to pay attention to time, and than when I'm waiting for my daughter to be finished from swim lessons, i would have 45 min to sketch. Most of the time now I feel like creating... It's like it builds through the day and comes out at night. It's tricky for you cause you have a early muse... Maybe train your muse for eve sessions... It takes a min of 21 days to learn a new habit... Maybe it helps.. Love your art and admire your approach to a sketch. You block first and detail later... Mesmerizing 😍😍😍

[@YogaWithBird]

I am OBSESSED with your art, these were so beautiful 😍

[@abbym.6876]

ur vibes are always so good 😩

[@SophieMcPike]

I just wanna scoop up all the colours with an ice cream scoop and just yumyumyum

[@zenakanes]

Yes! I love that feeling of rewatching my own timelapses. In the moment I feel like I'm just guessing at what the right way to go about creating a piece is, but then watching the footage back I think "Whoa... I'm a genius! I knew exactly what I was doing the whole time!"

[@ellstration]

Leigh you did such a great job with your voice over. Fun fact, every time I see a punchy green, your name pops up in my head, because you using the colour quite frequently sticked with me. Super neat, that you're strengthening your creative muscle and sharing it with us.

[@Audreysseh]

It doesn't matter what medium you use, the result is always so unique and refreshing! I love everything you have created along this video! I hear you about watercolor. This was my medium before going full digital... and I miss it! I might get motivated to go back to traditional mediums (I waited to move, now I don't have an excuse anymore... despite maybe trying and so buying so gouache as I think about it for a long time x') ). Have a good day!

[@KS-wr4vv]

I’m currently binging ur videos I’m an elementary art teacher but trying to find my way back to my own art. I have never sketched in front of the tv but I’m loving it. Makes me feel more productive while watching content. Thanks funny abt the h20

[@talisem1453]

I am inspired to do more sketchbook art - I usually draw on single pages but sketchbooks are such a vibe I'm realising from watching your videos :D

[@just-your-cup-of-tea]

Omg I remember a few years back when you did your daily drawings for a year, I’m so glad you’re taking the time again to enjoy art as a hobby aside from work :D everything came out so fun and loose too! 💖 also I am absolutely LIVING for your haircut! 💖💖

[@iburnedthetoast13]

not conceited at all. you are such a talent! it's so cool to watch how an artist's hands intuitively know where to flow to create something special. literally bringing something to life.

[@bisousbe]

Leigh you are my comfort youtuber 💕🎨

[@nataliesquire969]

I’ve been plein air painting pretty consistently this summer but I decided I wanted to try to do it every day before I start school again (so I could finish up my sketchbook lol). I think since I started off by doing it about once a week, then slowly increased the number of paintings per week it, it made it really easy to do it every day. I definitely have to carve out time for it since each painting takes 1.5 to 3 hours (plus driving places to paint) but it’s been very enjoyable and I’ve improved a lot.

[@trixiebaldwin5458]

A hair dryer is your friend. I'm also terribly impatient when waiting for art supplies to dry. I started experimenting with a hair dryer to cut out that wait-time, and so far I've found no reason not to do that. Granted, I've never tried gouache. I'm in a watercolor phase at the moment and pretty much just paint for pleasure in my sketchbook.

[@wavelength450]

I agree with you on painting looking different during the process vs. video editing phase. I find rewatching painting process surfaces magical moments I might have missed at the time.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Watching the ink & color pencil hyperlapse was so insanely relaxing and satisfying 😍

[@RadishTheFool]

Right? That editing was so on point, it was such a joy watching that segment.

[@kparham]

I love watching your art making process! It's fascinating to see how you put down marks and paint and the layering the pieces go through before they're done. I don't think it's conceited at all to feel that way about your own work!

[@aprilcorbett3742]

I love watching you experiment and process through. I really love your color choices and watching you put them together inspires me.

[@marianaruiz2012]

I love how real you are. This is so refreshing ❤️ thank you

[@samanthaaker6130]

Love the honesty and REALNESS of this. I laughed a lot lol and also got motivated to work non digital art making back into my daily life. Thank you! You da best

[@charlottedeany7356]

I love the simple cat surrounded by foliage and other things, one of my favourite aspects of your art! x

[@natalierivera8421]

I LOVE THE DAY ONE FROG!!!im surprised you don't vibe with the colors--i think they’re super soothing and chill and really love it overall :D

[@jennavosburgh1522]

Thank you so much for being honest with us! I've also been struggling to make time for my art, so having an artist that I respect talk about the same thing made me feel a little less sucky on a personal level. Maybe we're both being too hard on ourselves. ;) I loved watching you create as always!

[@maytenarnia]

It's the first video of yours I saw and frankly it was amazing, you has inspired me a lot. You're style is unique and funny.

[@ColzoArt]

I really enjoy watching back my footage of me art making for the same reasons! Really enjoyed this chill vibe feel of watching you painting!

[@TeacupGirl]

I’ve been struggling with wanting to make art but also not feeling like I really have any time to do anything - even in my sketchbook… It’s so hard when art is your main business and there’s all the other admin/marketing/production stuff to take care of that the thing your supposed to be doing and enjoy the most gets shoved aside! And I’m so tired at the end of the day that when I carve out a chunk of time to create something, I’m all out of energy… so all of this is to say, that I feel your struggles. I wish I had a tip or easy solution but I don’t. Just- your not alone!! 💜

[@jojokaleido]

I agree about it being weird watching yourself paint on a video playback. I don't remember my exact thought process bc it happens in the moment and its almost like your inner voice and instincts take over.

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

You’ve inspired to give myself challenges and I loved your self-reflective inventory at the end, with problem-solving ideas and reflections! Thanks for sharing the process.

[@bookshelfhoney]

I did a 100 day project this year and actually finished it! I ended up being about a month late finishing it but overall I was still really happy with what I made :)

[@shelley2he844]

That's amazing ❤️ well done my friend. That's a tough challenge to stick too. Id love to see the progression of all the work you did. 🤗 Bet it's awesome.

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

It’s so interesting how many fellow artist go through the same thing! Loved seeing you paint in your sketchbook, super inspiring! 🧡

[@the24hourbookstore49]

I'm in love with that warm brown color at 11.43 in the pear painting - loving this new video

[@stonedsnail]

Your videos never fail to get me out of week long (or longer) creative blocks and I am forever grateful for your content & company friend! ♥

[@leslieturner1385]

Your approach to art and your mindset are both so refreshing! This video makes me energized to experiment and have fun with my art. Great video! Thank you.

[@fiimq]

Despite your struggles, i like how this video is full of painting.

[@desiree_delamater]

first i love your content. secondly, you are the reason i am hydrated now. I drink so much water thanks to your video a while back. i love you!

[@cassielee1114]

Which video is this? I’ve been wondering what started the hydration gang

[@desiree_delamater]

@@cassielee1114 let me find it

[@desiree_delamater]

@@cassielee1114 it was the second video of this year. LOL so much water drinking, especially through the summer. she's a big advocate of water drinking. i can get behind this movement lol

[@cassielee1114]

@@desiree_delamater aw thank you! 👍

[@ilovevloging100]

It takes a lot of time, effort and compromise to make something your routine, good luck I hope we get more videos about it 🌸

[@sweetsummarain]

What a beautiful style! I love these fun challenges that are low stress but push you to complete goals. Love your work!

[@taytorch]

That cute little flower dancing is my new pc background so cute !

[@fullbloomandco]

i dont need to comment on how every spread is so perfect and vibrant. but... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE RAINBOW CHAINS. its a vibe!!!

[@ChrisStaplesMusic]

Ahhhh Collective Espresso! Good friends.

[@janssenvdyy]

YOUR HAIR!! HOW LOVELY!

[@javabeanstudio]

It's so funny to hear you talk about noticing how much green you use; I was trying to be a bit more experimental lately and decided to choose that chartreuse color as my main, and try to use a few of the color combos I see from you and love. I associate you with the yellow-green color 100%.

[@ViviSchr]

truth be told i like the purple frog composition more, i think the colors go so well together!

[@stelabon]

I love seeing you create, I feel soo inspired! Honestly it’s a successful challenge to me if you’ve tried it, you always learn no matter if you’ve achiever your goal or not! And I really appreciate you being real with us, just awesome video thank you 🌟💫☄️

[@GuyBelievesInWorldPeace]

KZbin recommended, I clicked because the thumbnail is so charming (you’re so pretty btw) an it was spot on what I needed to watch. I am definitely subscribing to you right now. Can’t wait to binge watch your things.

[@LeighEllexson]

Yes!!! My cute clickbait thumbnail worked!!

[@mar.mar.studio]

I LOVE your haircut and thanks for being real with your thoughts about the experience!

[@becca-steel]

This has made me excited to make more art again (I fell off the wagon and haven’t made anything for agesss)! Thank you Leigh! Going to set myself my own little challenge now 🥰🥰🥰

[@cooperwilliams6311]

i lobe listening to you talk while i paint ✨✨

[@bunroll]

im so glad you felt weird doing this tbh because /i/ feel weird doing art and i am glad im not alone, thx for the video leigh!!

[@bajaboolie]

Chartreuse! It’s my favorite color-keep ‘em coming! I am loving your new work, very inspiring.

[@leahjespersen1698]

This vid was such a joy to watch, love watching how you mix colours 🥰 also your hair is FIRREEEEE YOU LOOK STUNNING!!! 💛😍

[@bajaboolie]

That heron’s eye. *chef’s kiss*

[@stracciatella]

Loved the video, the colors and the honesty! 🤩 Happy bday to Herc.

[@nataliealarcon9021]

nice video! and you hit "the point" for most artists that live from their art: how can I incorporate art-making time into my daily routine? agree it's not easy and a personal choice. Well done!!

[@KelsoRockz]

I'm in the same phase with green! I'm like obsessed with so many shades of green right now, and I used to be like...ew, green, because I was obsessed with neon green as a teenager. But something about it right now is so soothing.

[@sheselle]

ahh i'm so happy you're taking the time to create more for yourself

[@sheselle]

p.s. I LOVE UR NEW HAIR

[@KateGoesExploring]

Good luck girl, you got this!! 💪💪 I love the art you made this week, and I'm rooting for you to be able to get art back into your routine! I have similar struggles. There's so much I have to do and not much time to do it. Whenever I make time for art, it feels amazing!!! 😆😆😆 But getting myself to carve out that time is rough. 😟 One thing I've found that helps me a lot is working in a small A6 sketchbook. The small format forces me to simplify; plus it's easy to throw in purse and pull it out on my lunchbreak. This year I'm also starting a birthday challenge: 300 sketchbook pages before I turn 30. We'll see how it goes! ☺👍👍

[@Bunnyelfenlied]

I really enjoyed the voice over a lot. Watching you draw was more fun for me that way

[@kathleenstuartart]

I get the same feeling when I watch back my recordings of painting. My reactions vary from, "that's how I paint?" to "wow how did I do that" haha

[@cl0v3r1sh3r3]

This was a particularly great vid. That cat and beetle spread really makes me want coloring pages 😭😭😭

[@yaseminkayalar7117]

Love you art as always. as a person who struggles with finding time for things I really suggest just batching and time blocking. Perhaps doing art every other day and batching your admin things on the off days. I absolutely hate having tasks list looming over me as I try to get creative work done. Great Vid

[@emmawarren9621]

Leigh,I absolutely love your work!! thank you for giving me a calming start to my day 💙

[@elysef9303]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s my favorite topic and style of video just because it’s so inspiring!

[@leanneperry5034]

That a NOT a boring cat! All your art is a delight. Also, can you say more about your fireplace surround? It’s sooooo lovely. Is it tile? Brick? Faux tile? I live it. HBD Herc!

[@LeighEllexson]

It’s tile :-)

[@lemonberry7973]

I can’t wait! I’ve been watching so many of your videos lately 💛💛💛

[@sirid.37]

I love your videos!! I live in Alaska so happy you got to experience the beautiful scenery

[@kerryhowarth9]

Obsessed with your art! 🖼 Such a talent.

[@aramararte]

Love your videos! Happy birthday Herc!

[@gegibs]

Love what you said about romanticising your work when you watch it back. So lovely to hear

[@michellemeyer1214]

I needed to see this video!!! I'm experiencing "artist block." I'm loving these watercolors and your new haircut looks really nice. ❤️

[@yagirlmercybaby14]

Your voice is so soothing and sweet also your vibe is outstanding and if everyone had your vibe and spirt we’d be in a perfect world

[@nilleskreaverden2337]

I love love loooove your last drawing! 😍

[@carmenks6974]

I always get so inspired when I watch your videos. I'll run to grab my sketchbook so I can draw along

[@furrylittlepeach]

As always: ❤⚘

[@SuzyYen82]

Love the new hair Leigh ❤️

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Happy birthday Herc🎈🎁🎂 loved this video inspiring as always ohhh I just love your hair cut too👌

[@SwanCreates]

I feel the same way a lot of the time and I think something you should try is creating with something completely different. Like instead of creating on paper, pick up a block of clay, embroidery something or even knit. Doing something different wakes my brain up and thwn I fewl like drawing again. Hope this helps 😊

[@harryathornton4463]

15:57 it’s just a silly doodle, but that caterpillar 🥺💛

[@lilmissbeats7763]

Day 3 spread would make such a great textile!!

[@stephanieconnor3810]

Love the haircut! It suits you so well

[@meganlobrien]

Yay to painting and voiceover! 🥳

[@kalynkepner2002]

Love these videos! Do you plan out what you're going to do in your daily sketchbook spreads beforehand or look at reference photos? I find it so hard to just start!

[@LeighEllexson]

I don’t have a plan beforehand besides gathering some reference or inspiration photos. I’m not naturally a planner so that process works best for me.

[@mypinkvespa]

I love that you're just real. awesomeness!

[@BleedingNaruto]

This was so refreshing and fun to watch! :o Grabbed my water bottle with one of your stickers on it after the reminder into to stay hydrated and settled in. (Also your haircut looks really good!!)

[@madelynsmith8281]

Enjoyed all of your artwork. Love your energy. And the music is wonderful. First time subscriber. 😊

[@helenkosmicki3283]

I know it was hard but all the drawing and painting footage made me so so happy!

[@meganmorrison8423]

SO PUMPED TO WATCH THIS ❤︎

[@amcvart]

The first gouache painting was especially beautiful 💙

[@allisonsedar]

You could say it’s herc’s BIRD-day.... I’ll see myself out.

[@Ohchristinasure]

Omg Alaska looked gorgeous!

[@suzyhinnefeld]

Your landscapes are my favorite thing and I want to buy them all!

[@ridhimajain7052]

I love the haircut Leigh❤️❤️❤️

[@bleachedout805]

You have very good bone structure for short hair so the style looks attractive on you. I'm new to your content but I enjoy your vibe so here I am.

[@_madmakes]

I love the voiceover!! Thanks for talking about where you're at right now :-)

[@raptor_pal]

i was thinking in your last vlog when you had your hair tied up that you would look amazing with short hair and then you went and did it 😍😍 love the cat spread 🐱💜

[@monicamenezes66]

Each spread is GORGEOUS 🤩 ps. Love the voice over

[@liz6245]

Art historians in 500 years: Leigh Ellexson had a variety of distinct color eras, which can express the constant evolution of society Actually Leigh: I just use a color until it finishes on my palette lol

[@LeighEllexson]

Lol!!!

[@lindsleylong4150]

can you link the music choices in the background - super soothing. LOVE watching you paint...gives me joy and also i think causes my stress/cortisol levels to plummet