Let's Make Peaceful Patterns 🌱Easy Watercolor Painting and Doodles with Sarah Cray of Let's Make Art

[@jillbooker7970]

I love how “real and human” you and your crew are Sarah! Every aspect of this video was amazing, from sharing your knowledge, your pain, your grief, to your tears, and laughter and your encouragement for us noobs! Thank you so much for keeping it real!

[@annemckinley5628]

33 years ago I had started my first watercolors class, at our local art museum. My Mom passed away suddenly. It shocked me, and changed my world. I could not return to class; attempted but just couldn’t. I can’t to this day explain the reason why but, I couldn’t go back. With your videos, your steps, your encouragement I am starting back with watercolor painting. Thank You.🥰 And know that I am sending you a BIG HUG. Grieving is a lot of work. Be gentle to yourself.

[@belenfry3443]

I have only just recently found your channel and applaud your talents. My condolences also, for the passing of your loved one. I feel your pain, as my father passed when I was 22 yrs old, and that was 46 years ago. The tears I shed for him today come from sweet memories. May your sweet memories also carry you through. ❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much for your support Belen.

[@cindytaylor6657]

I really learned so much about color theory and making strokes. Thank you for powering thru and teaching us about body mechanics. Also thanks for sharing your raw emotions whether giggles and laughter or tears. I will go outside frustrated and after painting come back in with a relaxed happy body.

[@gillminshall3231]

Sara my heart is with you I feel your pain my Husband died 5yrs ago I miss every part of my life I had with him but since I have been watching and getting involved with watercolour that you have taught me I feel a life without him has become not so lonely xx

[@amykane5730]

Thank you for sharing about your loss. Grief is so hard. Sending peace ♥️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you Amy, that means the world.

[@crae5677]

💖Sarah- thank you for your inspirational words🦋 you are so amazing. Hugs🥰

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so welcome!

[@MillsSkits]

Sarah, I'm so sorry for your loss and injury! I've lost my parents, and it can be hard to still do and enjoy your hobbies, etc. when dealing with loss. I hope you continue to find peace, healing, and comfort in painting. Take care and be kind to yourself during this time of grieving. ❤️ (Also, it was so interesting making these toned-down colors!)

[@kellywilson2147]

I'm so sorry to hear about your bonus Dad. I don't know if this will be of any comfort, but always remember the greater the love shared, the greater the grief. You never cry like you do when you lose a parent and six years later and I'm still grieving my Daddy. Knowing he's I will see him again and lots of faith and prayer help me get through. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

[@debaccetta3982]

Awww Sarah, I’m so sorry for your loss..be strong…you’ll get through this…let your art guide you! I lost my dad last December and I feel your pain…family and friends help…we’re your friends and we’re here for you❤️ Hope your pinched nerve gets better too!

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

@Sarah please never doubt your teaching ability or style. I learned color mixing from LMA tutorials because you gave me permission to experiment and make mistakes. At my age, that was a joyous experience. I am sorry that your bonus dad has moved on but he is alive in the memories of every life he touched. Im sending you all the healing vibes.

[@karafuerst1441]

Sarah, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for always being so real and vulnerable with us. And so open. You are truly an incredible person and I honestly love you!!

[@sunnycharacter]

I’m a new subbie and I’m so sorry about your loss. Praying for your family’s peace and comfort. In regards to your pinched nerve. For years when I worked in the graphic arts department for a newspaper, a coworker and myself took an oath to check each other from time (especially on production day) and reminded each other to adjust our posture, take a break, move around, stretch, etc., and it really helped. Because no artist should ever have to go through chiropractic adjustments due to their art! Love your work!

[@LetsMakeArt]

That oath would be huge. It is so important to be there for each other.

[@susangalligan8986]

I am so sorry for your loss,. Losing someone is such a personal grief and we all understand.

[@zoeleung2757]

Big hug to you Sarah! I totally agree with you about the healing power of making art x

[@annehebert6959]

It's fitting that I just caught this video now....I was in the middle of a huge move from Nova Scotia to Manitoba when you did this and I wasn't able to catch it until now. This morning I have been reflecting on my past year and today you and your crew really "spoke" to me. I totally agree with Jill Booker - I really feel like part of your "family". Thank you for sharing and Happy New Years to you, your family, the Crew and your Art Community.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We're so glad you enjoyed this tutorial, Anne! We hope the move and unpacking goes as smoothly as possible! :)

[@KathyWillhite]

Prayers and hugs. May you find comfort and peace.

[@carlamahaney4135]

It takes alot to be vulnerable in such a public space, Sarah. I admire your strength and grace so much.

[@kelseywideman5130]

I lost my dad a year ago. You and LMA have helped me so much with the grieving process. I am so sorry for your loss. Art is absolutely healing. Hugs

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

Very enjoyable to watch! I watch CeCe whenever I can.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rubylily]

Regarding one of your final points about liking others' posts: I think I first read it from Caylee Grey (from Get Messy Art), and she said something like, sprinkle 'hearts' and 'likes' like confetti! And I have done that ever since. Any time I even so slightly pause while scrolling through social media, I will add a heart or like on that post. It takes so little effort and lets the person know you've SEEN them, even if briefly. ❤

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MaryGoodall]

It's just sad that because of Facebook's algorithms, we don't always see everything in our feeds. Go to the page and specifically look at the photos to be sure you're seeing everything!

[@nathalieheath5693]

❤️

[@ruthmiddleton258]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for bringing joy in all your projects.

[@IraMishchuk]

So sorry to hear of your loss :( Sending you a lot of love and warm hugs!

[@janiekanzler8036]

I love this! So sorry for your loss.

[@ArtBrain]

The nicest thing is that when you limit your color palette to the six you're using, or even less, the color mixes will almost always be harmonious/will work well together. Watercolor has limitless possibilities because of mixing. I'm very sorry for your loss. I appreciate your healthy approach, cry and immerse in something else, repeat. It's good for you.

[@LetsMakeArt]

You've got it! By mixing your own colors you learn how to control your temperatures and feeling of the overall painting.

[@gailebsworth3453]

I love that you showed you are real. You have given us so much over the lockdown and continue to do so as we get back to a new way. I started watch you videos before but they were just to fill time. But during lockdown, with all its problems you have been there and taught and encouraged gently with the light hearted ness of banter. I am sorry for your loss and your pain. With love and gratitude from uk

[@Theswordinthesewn]

I love all the perspectives you shared in this. Keenan's four year old perspective was spot on. 👌

[@SARAHakaTheDuke]

This was a great one, lots of info. I'm sorry for loss as well.

[@Lisa_Flowers]

I said in the livestream you guys did earlier today that I mostly crochet while watching these tutorials and had been tempted to actually get my paints and painting along - and then this perfect easy going tutorial dropped! I'm not much of a painter, but I can't wait to start painting again, and can't say how thankful I am for these tutorials and for Sarah and Keenan, even when i'm not painting! I always have a laugh and make great progress on my creative projects, whatever they are. Also Sarah, I hope your nerve is doing better!

[@DaisyTea1]

Sarah! So sorry to hear of your loss ~ may the Lord bless you & your family. ♡ Today's session was so special! Thank you! 💕

[@paulinesmit8364]

Just beautiful Sarah… sending you love and peace and comfort. Bless you 😇🙏🏻

[@danmoreaux2778]

I was so touched by this tutorial. I tend to be critical of my work but I keep plugging along .

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hopefully this one allowed you some freedom to play without expectation.

[@wendychampness1901]

My deepest condolences and best wishes for healing of your neck❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much for your well wishes Wendy.

[@debburdi6177]

"Embrace the differences that you and I have in our painting (colors)", what an excellent point you make! Yes, just cuz the shade I get is slightly different than the shade you get when we mix the same 2 colors, doesnt make mine "wrong". Thank you for those words to ponder and remember. What I mix contributes to the definition of who I am as a creative - and I am unique!

[@LetsMakeArt]

So true! Celebrate that uniqueness.

[@edwardrosadevoe4069]

I want to express my appreciation for your videos, especially with the idea of healing and joy found through art. I have been following your tutorials and learning to paint with watercolor while at my daughter’s bedside in the PICU. While she is critically ill, I have been able to use art as an outside focus and an emotional outlet. Thank you.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We wish nothing but the best for you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about your daughter and hope that the peace found through creating can continue to help you through this journey.

[@eepaulsen]

Thank you for sharing your heart and understanding with us. It is another of your gifts

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so welcome

[@jaynewoodward9388]

Sending Sarah a big hug 🤗 thinking of you 😊🙏🏻😘🤗💕

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much Jayne❤️

[@Vrenny]

I am so excited abut this project!!!!!!

[@dragonplus7354]

I made landscape paintings in the color swatches and it turned out really well, thank you for the inspiration!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Wonderful!

[@jackieradovich4090]

Thank you for all the good and excellent tips, including to remember to sit up straight!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Maybe every time Keenan say's, "Posture," from now on we all try to sit up a little straighter?

[@eepaulsen]

I like the way you explain color mixing and always have.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vlwilliams3533]

I stumbled onto your channel today and wow. I'm encouraged and will be trying these challenges too. I'm sorry about your dad and will keep you in prayer.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@vlwilliams3533]

@@LetsMakeArt you're very welcome

[@alisoncosta3715]

oh my gosh, Im glad I decided to paint this today, I needed this. thank you for sharing this with us.

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so welcome!

[@maegpye]

CeeCee was the first KZbin artist I started watching and it was this type of swatch doodles that made me fall in love with her. I enjoyed your tutorial as well.

[@LetsMakeArt]

So cool! What a small world.

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

I so enjoyed doing this... thanks

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so welcome!

[@vickie9822]

Sarah an easy way to tell people how to pick colors they like that go well together is when you shop look for patterns in clothes that catch your eye they usually have colors that compliment each other that’s the reason they catch your eye

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great idea!!

[@kdavis1124]

Loved this! Awesome exercise when you want to paint but have a limited amount of time. Keenan, great idea about the landscapes! Miss Sarah. Hope you are feeling better soon. ❤️💕❤️. P.S. Where can we see your original art works Miss Sarah?

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can see Sarah's personal art on her Instagram under the username @SarahDandelionCray

[@christinahutchison3967]

Prayers for your loss Sarah ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you Christina

[@bharatartbox7457]

Hi Artist sarah You are doing a very beautiful job. People are watching your video. Keep working hard. You need more than luck to succeed in affiliate business.stay connected. ❤❤

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

I am sooooo getting that dot card and tubes, sticks if possible.

[@LetsMakeArt]

We do have a few extra Seeking Solace Watercolor boxes that include that dot card available on our website. You can find those here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/seeking-solace-watercolor-box If you are looking for only the dot card we have a few available here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/daniel-smith-watercolor-dot-card-curated-by-lets-make-art

[@lisefulmer6355]

I always do mixing charts with the paint I get in each box.

[@LetsMakeArt]

That's a great idea!

[@gloriacuy741]

My first time viewing your tutorial. Thanks for walking us through the thinking process. I'm new to watercolors. What is that mixing tray you are using? Sorry for your loss.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Gloria, Sarah is using a medium butcher tray to mix her paints. You can find them on our website here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/butcher-tray-palette?variant=39439398371413

[@electrichen6243]

❤

[@janehollingsworth8108]

💐

[@annnoyez]

Am I the only one that as kid when I painted.... after 10 minutes was playing with the water instead of painting? You know mixing colors and be excited that you found a beautiful color. Only 1 of my 4 kids did that to... my watercolorpalet I never wash of. And yet it's never full. Because I use all my mixes to mix my colors and in and on... I dont think I ever used a drip of paint direct of the pan... I have to put some other color to it.. so you see an undertone of beautiful colors. Most of my friends and family don't even see it, but I do... I van see if a color is solid or when there is an undertone. Do you understand what I wanna say? Let me give you my deep and warm sympathy and compassion for the loss of your plusdad. I saw how it worked for my kids when they lost there plus dad... 2 times in different ages... it was both times a very very hard time... so I understand the pain you feel. Sometimes a plusmom or plusdad have an intense relationship. Not made by blood... but by all the rest... trust, love, etc... so yes... take your time to greet and keep on talking about it.... big hugs...

[@Cheryl_soo]

💖

[@Jewels67]

@creationsceecee 🥰 shout out to you!

[@heatherjanelle2343]

I thought so, too....

[@i_-am_dynamine]

Me too...

[@samibuck]

So sorry for your lose Sarah ❤️

[@dragonplus7354]

I used the new color dots to make the color swatches

[@LetsMakeArt]

Smart!

[@tlembro]

Looks like Creationsceecee!

[@rayemartineau8644]

💗👍👀 2/9/22

[@jeanetteboruszewski1496]

Get well soon.

[@virginiawagoner5806]

I need a little more instruction on drawing/painting the plants. That part seems overwhelming to me.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Virginia! We are sorry about that. If you would like to see another lesson on sketching plants our mixed media artist, Jesse Petersen, actually taught doodling a few different plants in her Planting a Seed tutorial. You can watch that one here: www.letsmakeart.com/pages/planting-a-seed-project

[@virginiawagoner5806]

Yay! I will check that out. Thx for the pro tip

[@valperkins6621]

Ya, that was the part I kept waiting for, then she said "just doodle". Aaarrgh! LOL

[@julietoye9872]

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