I painted this sunset after uprooting my life | Oil Painting Time Lapse | Art Diary

Painting a sunset from the biggest road trip of my life and sharing the story that inspired me to painting.
Follow my amazing friend Erica on IG and pls go tell her she is the real mvp for doing this crazy drive with me: / breathoffresherica
I am an artist residing in Washington state! My paintings are heavily inspired by nature and its beauty. I work primarily in oil paint, and sometimes watercolor. I prefer to work in a mostly realistic style and occasionally experiment outside of that. I post oil painting time lapses, painting lessons and tutorials, drawings, art tips, and occasionally artist vlogs where I share bits of my life as an artist. Creating art is my greatest passion and I'm thankful for the chance to share it with you. ♥
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⋆ Patreon - I post real-time oil painting videos with voiceover of my oil painting techniques and process for several realistic paintings, royalty free art references of my own photography for you to use, postcards, q&a podcast, and more!: / lenadanya
⋆ Art Store- Original paintings and fine art prints available: lenadanyastore.com
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⋆ Facebook - my official facebook art page: / lenadanyapage
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Art Playlists of my channel and art videos:
Oil painting time lapse / Speed painting:
• ♡ Art Timelapses ♡
Water Series | oil painting time lapses of my realistic, figurative, portrait paintings involving realistic water: • ♡ Water Series ♡
⋆ Sketchbook Sunday | Casual series where I paint and draw sketches in my moleskine sketchbook while and chatting with you about artist life and many topics of that nature:
• Playlist
⋆Learn to paint - Art help, oil painting tips, oil painting basics tutorials for beginners:
• Oil Painting Basics | ...
⋆Lena's Art Diary | Vlog series where I share some of my life as an artist. Traveling, adventures, art museums, art galleries, nature, follow me around, lifestyle:
• ♡ Lena's Art Diary ♡
Music: All music was licensed from Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Parralex - Luwaks
Never or Right Now - ELFL
The River’s Gonna Cry When You’re Gone - Loving Caliber
Diamond Dust - Dvine
Too Deep - OTE
Stuck in the Moment - Alexa Capelli
Getalin Nature - Ooyy
You Look so Good - OTE
Any Other Way - Particle House

[@LenaDanya]

Oh hi! Thanks for watching this kinda different than normal video, I’m so friggin grateful for you being here with me through my crazy life changes 😭❤️ please send some love to Erica instagram.com/breathoffresherica/ she is one of the most genuine good natured humans and the real mvp for helping me through this trip ❤️

[@ericamccreadie5957]

Oh my blob. I’m so lucky for YOU! This trip will flash before my eyes as I die lol it’s one of my fondest memories in life thus far :,) I love you, pal!

[@LenaDanya]

@@ericamccreadie5957 I am the lucky one!! Thank you thank you thank you for everything, love you so much!!❤️❤️❤️

[@dianeo]

So awesome you had such a good friend to help and accompany you on such a long trek! Yay, Erica 👏

[@rjjeffreys]

It is an exquisite piece, Lena. Wishing you unparalleled success and boundless happiness in your new place.

[@daddyhernandezramirez2922]

Watching your video brought back memories from 20 years ago. I took the same trip and I enjoyed so much. Now that you are in the Seattle area please visit skydive Snohomish, is 40 miles north of Seattle. You will meet great people and if you decide to skydive you will enjoy the experience so much.

[@SV-pv6km]

That Kia driver is blessed by this talented weirdo.

[@LenaDanya]

Haha awww ❤️

[@paula2461]

This entire video with the drone clips, voice over and music feels like a movie. I love it! Thank you for sharing your trip with us, Lena.

[@LenaDanya]

Wow thank you for that❤️😭

[@luccaowens]

this is a stunning painting. you really captured the atmosphere of driving on a highway in the mountains in kentucky. gorgeous!

[@markatkinssr.6652]

Nice!!!

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you!!

[@fulmae755]

Mountains in Kentucky? Sure

[@subhangichakraborty6119]

It looked so easy until you slowed down the speed at places when I realized how much time and patience it needed to draw this which just got fit in 16 minutes. Kudos to you queen!! You rock!! Sending much love!! ❤️❤️

[@LenaDanya]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TemiDansoArt]

Thanks for taking us on this trip with you, the painting turned out beautiful!

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you lovely! ❤️

[@zarrytomlinsonmendes7747]

omg! one of my fav artists on youtube is watching my other fav artist's vdo. btw love u both so much!

[@maryregan2395]

I have goosebumps. I have been following you for years, and I live and work right in between Goreville, IL and where you captured that sunset. That entire area is so under-appreciated, and I find myself rendering its beauty in my own oil paintings often. To see you find the same beauty after assuming our paths would never cross is truly magical. Thank you

[@LiobaBrueckner]

This was such a beautifully made travel vlog! It was so calming and relaxing and the best thing to watch on a rainy day! 🥰

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you lovely!😊❤️

[@MrBebopChamploo]

I remember watching your videos like... 10 years ago? Not long after that I moved half way across the country to Washington state - what a happy coincidence that a video about the impact of a similar journey for you would bring me back to your channel 10 years later.

[@Christian-ve4bs]

I still remember your Nasa sun painting video. I remember all the little stars you painted individually by hand and how beautiful the painting came out. I just looked it up and I can't believe its been two years and I still remember those little details.

[@lizziehall478]

I’ve missed your videos, Lena! This is stunning, and your voice is so soothing. Thank you!!❤️

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much, Lizzie! So happy you’re still here ❤️❤️❤️

[@psalmsdavidofficial539]

Travel a stunning locations from the biggest road trip of my life and my new story that inspired me to painting. Taken from 'The Amazing Race Season 33.' Stella Florescent followed my best amazing boy-friend Phil Keoghan on The Amazing Race please go tell them and is the real mvp for doing this arrived from this season..

[@christinakinch]

This was so relaxing to watch. As someone who lives on a tropical island, seeing the beautiful mountains and temperate biomes makes me feel like I'm travelling too!

[@Wunjo-Wunjo]

Beautiful. You can't beat a sunset. Something so magical, melancholic, still and utterly overwhelming about open roads, open skies and sunsets.

[@azizmoawiya]

You're literally my favorite artist on youtube, your content is so rich ! I love how you include other stuff in your videos appart from art

[@TruthOrClaire]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Such an amazing gesture of friendship for Erica to help you move!

[@artknitcraft]

Lena, thank you so much for taking us with you. I always love your work and this kind of thing was emotional to see for someone who also uprooted my life a year ago. Painting that sunset is a great way to commemorate this change and preserve the feeling of that moment.

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you, Allison! I hope you are doing great and growing new roots 🥰

[@ninja1676]

I always love the sunsets and shadows, it gives a good feeling everyday

[@rolandlemus203]

what a cool journey!! glad you all listened to your gut on safety, and had a memorable trip! Your friend is so cool for helping out! Thank you for sharing your adventure! Loved the painting too!

[@DrDiabolical000]

Honestly I have no idea how to make sense of such human behaviour. Is it hardwork? talent? Will? All of these? These craft and skills have been and always will be miraculous to me.

[@annemcdonald5147]

You, your friend, your fur babies, and you art are brave and beautiful. Be blessed always.

[@EllieMandyArt]

You’re so humble and sweet! Thank you so much for filming this video!

[@22cyndi22]

This is such a beautiful work of art, the backstory of your painting is a journey you should always remember - thank you so much for sharing!

[@jujubean54]

I absolutely love this

[@acatinthecradle]

What an unforgettable journey! I enjoyed watching this and all the beautiful parts of the country. You have the most wonderful friend to share your travels with. What a blessing! Many many blessings to you in your future art inspirations. Your painting is absolutely beautiful! 🥰

[@kellylaher7512]

We have done that trip twice! We took a similar route you took the first time and took the Texas California route the second time. I like the way you went the best! I hope you fall in love with WA state as much as I have and never leave!! We have been here 15 or so years this time. No regrets! We live in Puyallup , 43 miles from Mt Rainier. Soo beautiful!! Your painting of your experience brought back soo many memories!

[@LenaDanya]

I did the Florida to New Mexico route 6 years ago, so I did that one partially 🤣 and also too the Amtrak from Albuquerque to LA, love the desert scenery too! But I have to agree with you, the northern route was more enjoyable 🥰 WA has been amazing and I never want to leave!!

[@MclovinMikey]

I absolutely love it! Road trips and sunsets are two of my favorite things.

[@RPruett78]

This is absolutely gorgeous! And I love it even more because I feel this piece, and your story in my bones. I know this road, a journey, stretching sometimes endlessly in front of you, one amazing view after another! My husband and I sold our home in TN, bought an RV, and began our move across the country to Washington state directly before covid hit. It was slow going and a lot of boondocking away from civilization, but we managed to see some amazing things in the wilds, and along those long and winding roads.

[@prateekbajaj3846]

What a painting What an RV What a story 💯

[@lillypotter6722]

I love her painings so much

[@scottandrews2903]

The sunset was beautiful. You captured that well. Love sunsets too. Can't wait to see more painting.

[@jennifernichols8403]

I love this video, first of you painting the gorgeous sunset and then your trip across country with video of the places you saw and stayed. Thanks for sharing❤

[@neetimishra9456]

This is soooo precious!! The whole shifting experience and that sunset!!!! And Ofcourse the painting!! I'm so glad that you shared these moments with us. 💝😍

[@mohinichoudhary4552]

Waooooo......... Your painting & road trip 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@dr.jasonfielding9667]

What an amazing painting and an even more amazing trip. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful transition in your life. I’m so happy for you and Mike. We miss you both, but hopefully we will see you in Washington one day.

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you, Jason! We miss you and Magdalena and hope you two can come visit us!❤️

[@mundospeaksg4530]

Thank you .. I love your blog 💛

[@eveeichner3627]

It was wonderful seeing this video! Glad you made it safe and are now in your HAPPY place.. Congratulations on your new life and baby!

[@samsandoval1]

I've been watching your videos for years now, and it's amazing that you were in my backyard in Missoula! Neat to see it from someone else's perspective.

[@chittaranjandas5609]

This drawing deserves applause👏👏

[@Raquel96]

The car is so beautifully painted too! It all was! Congratulations on doing something so incredible 🌟

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much, Raquel!

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

This is amazing! And very inspiring Lena! Thank you for sharing this moment with us!

[@tracye1866]

What an incredible and exciting journey!

[@sarahchilders8339]

I’m from around the goreville area and I just found you and your art tonight and i am just over the moon. I’ve also driven cross country a couple times and this video was felt in my soul!!! Thank you!

[@quentincrisp6933]

Very cool! Looks like the velvet paintings people use to sell on the highways in the 70's!

[@mydreamyspace]

You've captured that gorgeous sunset perfectly😍♥️♥️ And what a journey it has been. I can't wait to see the new artworks and your life in the mountains.

[@LenaDanya]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@glorificationoflord585]

Completely realistic. Just like a photograph

[@irenegarcia7356]

Thks for sharing..The scenery was amazing..." Bloom where you are planted"

[@gabriellaritaart]

I'm glad you're back

[@Weird-Girl]

I loved this so much!! ❤️ the painting is absolutely gorgeous like they all are. You’re incredibly talented! 😊 I also loved watching the road trip video! It seemed like lots of fun even though I imagine it was also exhausting/stressful. I always love all your art diary videos and your videos in general. Congrats on moving to a place that truly inspires you and I hope more videos are on the way 😊 I wish you and your husband happiness together along with your friends and family 💕

[@SketchyHoax]

just wow wow wow wow wow wonderful

[@nwiegman]

Dear Lena and Erica, I fondly watched your adventure. Vicariously sharing in the adventure. I lived in Tacoma for 5 years and loved it. I was busy with my job and regret not exploring more. I loved the smell of the trees, the fresh salmon, the people- a different world than the east coast and they know it. Hope this finds you well a year later. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am new to oil painting and soaking up as much as I can. Your mixing of skin tones I found particularly helpful.

[@siddhartharao4272]

Got tears in eyes..But Happy for you!! Extremely beautiful painting.

[@antonbooysen6147]

Beautiful video! Lovely Memories for you!

[@chsaripalli2122]

To be honest u always draw amazing u are one of the most best artist in the world.

[@adrianbates6015]

Thank you for sharing. Resonated with me as I’m in the middle of a huge (but very different) transition and painting as I go. Hope you enjoy Washington State. Keep painting!

[@MsNakiarooks]

Obsessed with this whole master piece!

[@Gizla-gm9xp]

I've waiting sooooooo desperately for any post that might be coming from your side . I'm a huge fan lena. I'm heavily inspired by your work 🧡

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much, grateful you are here!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@richaagrawal2163]

Hi Lena, I absolutely love your videos! Your videos have helped me so much with oil paintings. I remember being clueless about the medium a couple of years ago and I looked up oil painting basics and I came across your channel and have been watching it since! ☺️

[@LenaDanya]

Aww i’m so happy to still have you here! 🥰

[@kathleenu4461]

We live in north Georgia near the mountains and see these types of sunsets on a frequent basis. They are quite stunning. Definitely go back to Yellowstone and Grand Teton in the off season October. It is so worth it and you live so close now.

[@mrandmrsharper5971]

Your art is such an inspiration!

[@jdmgraphic]

Beautiful. Great talent. That night against sunset is so hard in a single composition. Keep up the great work.🎨

[@leighannenight]

Your videos are always such a pleasant surprise!! What a beautiful journey!!

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much!

[@emiv5342]

I might be doing the same thing and moving across the country to Northern California soon. This gave me some courage I needed. Thank you for the lovely video!

[@sangeetha4311]

Just amazing! Kudos to you👏👏

[@julietcotosman3377]

thank you Lana for this trip.. it's so magical......so happy we have a connection to the painting..lots of love from Romania💖💖

[@LenaDanya]

Thanks so much!

[@DanielBenn]

So relaxing

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

What a lovely video of life and art. Very talented indeed. Love the painting, the journey and the story with it. Love how you put them together complementing each other.💖💖

[@debdeshmukh9845]

I never skip the ads on your channel..as a thank you for showing us your amazing work♥️

[@LenaDanya]

Awww thank you so much for your support ❤️

[@ChingChingKhan]

I love the art and the story it was amazing! Can't wait for your future videos ❤️

[@spandanpunwatkar7231]

Another Masterpiece! Your paintings are just amazing, love them !!!😍

[@ItzmeMina]

Wow, was a stunning painting and the journey was just as beautiful! One of my life’s dream is to travel so it definitely inspired me! I adore all of your videos and thought process ❤️

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Chasing sunset 🌇 great trip. When you paint the opposite car, wow

[@HeemaArt]

Amazing video Lena. Glad I came to your channel. Beautiful artwork . Your arts are really stunning. Loved the color combinations which you used for the sunset .. 🥰♥

[@melojennobsioma2243]

I love it!

[@rebeccadewaele1875]

I love this painting and this video! Inspirational on so many levels. U r my favorite you tube painter to watch

[@PaintingByYasantha]

Another amazing painting 🎨🌳

[@grishagarg2640]

Its been SO long since you uploaded! And I guess the wait was worth it, it looks absolutely amazing

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@ice_girl_001]

Really awesome.Its like I am feeling that I'm seeing the real sunset in sky

[@maryperkins5090]

Fabulous trip enjoyed watching 💐🤗

[@Ammutv106]

Amazing i cant say anything the most beautiful picture i ever seen i feel I'm going through that road❤

[@gerryp9717]

This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. My wife and I are retired after working for the last fifty years…finally I have time to enjoy painting, and your videos have helped me get back into it. We also travel in our RV, so it was particularly interesting for me!

[@hbendzulla8213]

You are a very good artist, you got your soul in that. But, you are also a excellent movie producer.

[@eclectic_interests346]

This video is so nice to watch, and the painting is amazing, thanks for sharing with us

[@lisaturner2871]

That trip is truly NUTS!! 🙃 I hope your sweet pets are healthy and happy, and good luck in the future! 👍

[@lyndenstone5495]

Lovely video. Thank you for sharing your story

[@jadadeaton4726]

🤩 amazing realistic painting you are so talented!!⭐️

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@annabiney7314]

This was so wonderful to watch. Thanks for sharing. I hope you are settled despite the strange year we have all just had X

[@amewithane]

So beautiful. Just when I think I need a break from painting amazing artists like you make me want to pick up my brush ❤️

[@seanfear15]

It looks like you had a great time - great video! Reminds me when I left the UK 8 years ago to be with my girl in Greece, a road trip with my best friend which I’ll never forget 🚐

[@LenaDanya]

Aw road tripping through Europe sounds like so much fun!

[@seanfear15]

@@LenaDanya it was a dream! Snowboarding in Austria was an experience ⛷

[@raheelabbasi4135]

Its perfect painting...you always do impressive work...keep it up

[@PianoMelodiesWithKK]

Beautiful painting....luv how u capture precious moments of life on canvas

[@LenaDanya]

thank you!

[@emmanuelsenia4523]

We all love sunset, like the one I've seen yesterday :'> it was a different one, i even capture it with my dad's phone but im walking so it was kinda blurry but thank goodness i was still able to saw it, the slight and unsure rain that happen is what made that happen aaacckkk

[@Sh0sh0ne76]

So stunning, I uprooted my life too recently. Welcome to the west 🔥💜

[@ryanramsaroop4074]

Beautiful💖

[@josephtermeer4595]

Rapid City was were my dad was born! Thank you for sharing😃

[@ArtByVanshikaa]

Beautiful painting On another level👏🏻

[@DSCVBhavyashreeN]

Thanks for sharing this story with us 🥰

[@LenaDanya]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@johnscketch]

Wow

[@gudduchauhan3739]

Beautiful

[@jenniferselk7092]

I love your video....live in real time! I see how that inspires your painting! Awesome!!

[@liyashadissanayake3357]

Really love your talent. It inspired me. Thank you and wish you all the best😍