My Most Expensive Art Haul Ever... $750 😳

[@Blick_Art]

Mira, we have to tell you, we cheer out loud every single time our brand appears in your studio, and on your channel! You're such a great teacher and a wonderful artist. Thank you so much for sharing the excitement!

[@abhishekgouraha2646]

Thank YOU so much for being so supportive to Mira and cheering us all artsy people scrolling down the comments! Your comments on artists' videos are really greatly appreciated always!

[@amandalarissavieira7428]

I usually hate when brands interact with people, but this is so absolutely genuine and cute, I just melted a bit❤

[@Blick_Art]

@@abhishekgouraha2646 We'd be nowhere fast without great communities of artists like we find here! Anyone with the positive spirit and determination it takes to make art deserves encouragement!

[@Blick_Art]

@@amandalarissavieira7428 Thank you! Most of the people on our team are artists and art educators, and where Mira is concerned, some of us are starstruck fans a little bit too. (Maybe more than a little bit, TBH)

[@diannelevy9179]

​@@Blick_Art I'm just starting out buying art supplies and I'm going to check your store out.

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

That may have been a massive art haul dollar-wise, but you really didn't buy an overwhelming amount of supplies. Good paint and canvas is expensive! I'm glad you restocked. The sneak peak of the poppy field makes it look like an amazingly beautiful painting. Looking forward to that video! ❤

[@EvelynRobinson22]

The “art supply” i’m obsessed with right now is Crayola Air Clay. The concept is like air dry clay, but when the ‘clay’ is dry, it’s like a spongy/foam-like material. So lightweight, but kinda hard to work with, so I’m still experimenting with it

[@L_05003]

I’m new to your channel and I have felt so inspired by you, I did art for a long time and after being hard on myself for so long I eventually quit bc I felt my art was bad. That was 2 years ago. And because of your videos I felt inspired enough to take a first step and buy a new sketchbook, I decorated it, and I even made a small watercolor painting. Thank you for helping me get back into art when I felt so far from it❤

[@rhondapowell4139]

Are you a water sign? I am but fail everytime attempting a water scene.

[@Suhzi]

@@rhondapowell4139 h😅g

[@L_05003]

@@rhondapowell4139 no I’m not a water sign

[@azzuparis]

I can’t wait to see how you will use those oil sticks. And the paintings you’ve been working on 😍😍 beautiful ! I’ve been exploring a new watercolor style, very loose and I’m loving it. Thanks for sharing this art haul 🥰

[@EerieSquiggs]

I'm excited to see more of that poppy field painting, its gorgeous! This was a really fun video, I found an old blank sketchbook with like fifty pages or so and gave myself a little art challenge to fill it before the end of the month, so thank you for some bg noise as I doodled (also strawberry picky is soooooo good lol)

[@dianeo]

So glad you are feeling inspired which means lots of cool videos coming up! Enjoy your new supplies. Can't wait to see what you create. Right now I'm experimenting with blending water-based markers using a damp paint brush. BTW, I feel bad for all the YT artists I follow that have to spend time explaining themselves to all the nit-picky 'Karens' that have to find something to complain about. Anyone who follows you knows you don't waste paint! Sheesh.

[@paranoiarpincess]

Oh! I've also heard that if you mix with neon paint you can get much brighter colour mixes.

[@brandidyer6345]

Oil paint sticks that texture might also be cool for tree bark texture 😂 can’t wait for that video as for the cake pans 🤷‍♀️ but excited to see ❤lol

[@ladietammy4305]

I really love those Golden So Flat Matte paints for underpainting and backgrounds. Here's some unsolicited tips..lol 1- they have to be stirred well, or else they won't be as bright. 2 - they are low viscosity and self levelling, so I use directly from the pot or pour out some in a cup. My butcher tray only makes them run like water and they dry up. Just a couple of things I've learned from using them.

[@chels2145]

I wish we had a Blick or Jerry's near!! Wahoo for new art!! 🎉❤ love your videos 😘 God bless.

[@MiraByler]

I hope they open more locations so you can enjoy their stores! I would LOVE to go to Jerry's. My friend in Nashville has one and I'm so jealous lol!

[@chels2145]

​@MiraByler We should collectively email both businesses and get them to expand 😅 I'm in Indiana (central) and the closest I think is in Chicago. I'm SUPER excited to see how you'll use those oil sticks. I got several a couple years ago and haven't really used them 😕. Looking forward to all your new videos.

[@canadakaren1131]

Every water painting you do just gets better and better. Thanks for the chat/haul video. I needed this today, so chill and always makes me smile 🥰

[@lenievanasten2686]

I LOVE that big painting you showed in the end!! I’m so excited for the video on that! Can’t wait to see what beautiful stuff you will create on those canvases!

[@keturahmckitterick9200]

Hello , Love your work so very much. I'm getting ready to vend at a Farmers market, for all summer, and like yourself, using what I have to make stuff. Some crochet, stickers, cards, mini prints, now I'm into making mini paper journals with my scraps and painting zentangle flowers for the covers. Someday I will go to Blicks, it's in Kansas City and I live in the country. But I can't wait. Keep doing what you are doing. Love it and it has inspired Ideas for my KZbin Cannel. Love and Hugs.

[@kristymabe8477]

Love the coffee painting and CA landscape. Super nice!

[@lokicooper4690]

I'm with you on the water paintings. I love water, and that big one you have behind you is one of my favourites. Looking forward to all these "projects" you have going on.

[@babsbelieve]

Oh my gosh!!! I love thé poppy painting! It looks amazing! I also am inspired by your cheerful way of eating!

[@missrobinhoodie]

My best friend gave me a yellow pillow cover for my last birthday and said „you can definitely do something creative with it!“ and now I finally tackled it! I’m still new to this but I managed to embroider some flowers and my favorite Narnia quote „courage dear heart“ 🤗

[@jaymemathews5592]

Please please do an underwater ocean scene. They are my favorite and you have never done one. Like a full on painting. Love your art so much

[@designsdoovers]

Another topper for the butcher trays is the premade covers that look like shower caps in ziplock area at Dollar tree

[@MiraByler]

Oh wow! Thanks for telling me about this!

[@oldladyfarmer7211]

Mira, you are just a delight to watch and visit with. I saw you work with your Mom and had so much fun with the two of you. This haul was like Christmas for me to see. God bless you and yours and Thanks for sharing!! (Hello to Mom too!)

[@Chai4mom]

Can't wait to see more of the sneak peek paintings. They are wonderful! Thanks for sharing your creative world. Love your vids.

[@kathycrew1699]

Thanks for the video and sneak peak of your art projects😊 I enjoy all the videos!!

[@bbmeltdown2665]

I recently did an Easter egg tree. Made lil charms out of shrink plastic. Used Posca paint pens and added a lil dome using Modge Podge Dimensional Magic. One side had glitter and the other side was clear. It was a lot of experimenting to color the other side. It all turn out well and folks loved it. The modge Podge created a lovely smooth texture turning the charms into mini worry stones. Love your work! Glad you've had a creative spurt to keep on painting. My fav of yours recently was the giraffe and the thrift store "ivy?" leaves painting in the frame. I even used your smudge on a thrift frame, too!

[@paranoiarpincess]

I recently did an entire painting in neon! It was a lot of fun but the paint kinda sucked so I had to paint the black canvas white first, then use SO many layers to get any kind of colour payoff.

[@joeeyeager]

I have been using fluorescent paints in my work for a few months now in working on the fourth painting in a series but I have found that I just love the vibrance that it brings to a piece

[@MiraByler]

This is so good to know! What kind of stuff do you enjoy painting?

[@thesilverunicorn9384]

Your art supplise look fun cant wait to see what you make with them.

[@ArtWorkOfDR]

My newest art supplies is posca pens 😊 started with thin liners of black and white and decided to dive on to use them more in some projects

[@MariaRevArt]

Would love to try oil sticks myself one day. When I can afford a set. Look forward to seeing what you create and what your experience is like with the oil sticks.

[@lauriebrunk5446]

You inspire me to paint!! I am new to painting and love to watch your videos.

[@ABSOL240]

so excited for the future videos you're planning!!

[@reneedixonart]

My birthday was Monday so I got some new canvas panels and paper, some detail brushes and both Liquitex and Golden acrylic paints!! I've never used Golden, only Liquitex!! I'll have to see how I like them!!

[@tanyah9716]

I just got Jazz's Pro sketch kit, I am working on learning and praticing sketching and drawing to improve my skills so that I can create my own art. Right now I am a colorist and learning everything about adult coloring and then convert that to my own work with mixed media. Oh I recently purchased Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils for my birthday I have not opened them yet and I am excited to get to open on May 10th

[@sueallen1945]

Love the idea of using linoleum to cover your pallet. I’ve used Saran Wrap and then my cat will walk on it, making a mess😂

[@amptown1]

Your cat was trying to make art😂

[@MrsBarnabas]

Sue, what is Saran Wrap, please? Does the cat like it especially, or is she just curious anyway?

[@Goldi-Luc]

@@MrsBarnabas saran wrap is the name brand for plastic wrap, for food

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@Goldi-Luc Thanks! In the UK, the generic name for it is cling film. Here in France, it's film étirable (in English, literally, stretch film, but also cling film).

[@gabriellemolinaro6750]

Me too! I just did this today after the dentist. Today after the dentist I went to Michael’s and a couple other stores.

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

I love your poppy painting. Its gorgeous.

[@Taracinablue]

Yay for art supplies! My random update: I spent the evening formatting and organizing and finally printing coloring stickers for my bullet journal 😊 I use them as to-dos; the sticker gets colored in when the task is done--which sure is motivation =P

[@blackrose538]

I LOVE the Golden SoFlat acrylic paint! I've actually just added 3 more shades to my collection, so I could finish a painting I've started weeks ago. Still haven't finished it, because I've started a watercolour painting on a watercolour painting board, to try it and that's not done, yet. But I'm motivated to finish it :)

[@TjVoelkerArt]

I would love, love, love it if there was a Blick store anywhere near me!! Of course, I'd probably be in serious trouble, budget wise too.

[@lozantoninocreations]

I sometimes think about pencils I want to buy and the price scares me away from them. Yet when it comes to buying paint, it is so easy to spend way more than a set of premium brand pencils and I don't have a second thought. I would love to try Golden Acrylics. I never see it where I am though (Australia). I stopped painting in Acrylics because of frustrations I had with cheaper paints and started using oils more. Golden could win me back...

[@udyjavisd]

I love the way your art is going. They are amazing!!!!

[@FelineFurKin]

I just discovered pastel paper like fine sandpaper, cheaper than pastelmat, though I haven’t bought it yet cos I want to check which colours of Inktense blocks to get to add just a few like light blue turquoise to the pan palette. A few other things too but it’s a been a few weeks so I don’t remember (health is a bit screwy, it gets in the way). With cheaper pastel paper that’ll grab it well, I can use them more freely. I can blend and take more care on plainer paper, but it takes more effort when energy is low so I end up not doing it much at all, which is a shame.

[@21lindseybrooke]

I can smell the oil paint sticks! It’s just one of those smells that you instantly smell when you see it! Love them!

[@Godmomentswithalexis]

I love these chill videos.

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

Love when I get the notification of a new video from you. You are so relatable and inspiring (though I've been having an art block for quite some time now) Your pieces are fun and quirky, and always turn out so amazing. Looking forward to seeing what you do with everything in this haul. As for the cake pans and wire, with your love of all plants, I was wondering if you are doing something that will incorporate plant frames (not sure what they are called exactly but it's where you hang a bunch of plants vertically on the wall). Also, Mira would you ever consider doing some moody paintings, like landscape or flowers? I'm so into that style and would love to see your take.

[@StephStitches2]

I've been working on investing in natural fiber yarns instead of the cheap craft store acrylics that were all I could afford for so many years. No shade to craft store acrylics! I'm just more into making wearable clothes right now and they aren't my preferred medium for that. I had a big haul at my local yarn store of their winter clearance colors and got a ton of really nice cottons for a really good price. I'm excited to be able to donate some of the acrylics I know I'm less likely to use for someone else to be able to use!

[@MiraByler]

Wow! That’s so cool. Do you knit or crochet? And what’s your favorite clothing item to make?

[@rbdreamsart]

That giraffe painting is beautiful!

[@zenafeatherstone9365]

I would love to see a video of you doing 5 ways to fill a sketch book floral edition.❤❤

[@Gantorin]

I put mine in small cups and put it in the fridge. Heat makes paint dry... so in the fridge I can keep a mixed color around for a month or so.

[@tiaannie3715]

Lovely video, love seeing art hauls. I recently got pastel pencils, recycled paper, ink, paper pads, paintbrush and sheet of lino/rubber to crave things into

[@mistyduke880]

Love watching your videos. The water paintings are amazing. Have you ever painted rain and or puddles? Another idea is a lightening storm over the ocean at night. I have seen that in person and it’s absolutely incredible. Can’t wait to see what you paint next! ❤

[@arttulip100561]

You are hilarious and fun. So glad I found you.❤

[@victoriaindesign]

Loved seeing some of the art you have been working on behind the scenes. Excited to see some of the projects you have planned! ☺ Currently, working on a bird field journal art study and some pet portraits. 😄

[@MiraByler]

I would LOVE to see this bird field journal study if you're willing to share!! That sounds so cool!

[@meg2831]

Omg that Poppy painting!

[@allonsytraveler22]

I’m currently working on my year of embroidery piece with a border of the temperature highs and lows of each day in color swatches

[@louksfamily4855]

I love your artwork, and you inspire me so much. I hope to be like you when I grow up!❤❤

[@JayofallTrades]

Great haul. I have a $125 haul worth from michaels i still haven't gotten into yet. But I have guache to try which will be fun. I use a deviled egg tray that has a lid for a pallet. It leaves the paint still wet for several days after.

[@EmberShadowtempest]

Looks like you've got a lot to work with. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Are those butchers palettes easy to clean? I haven't been painting at all lately because I've been really sick. This video did make me look forward to making art again eventually.

[@SashaFitzgerald]

Your new paintings are so beautiful! I had a little art splurge yesterday and bought two new etchr hotpress sketchbooks, some Watercolor full pans in blues and reds, some brushes, and a porcelain palette. 😄💜

[@ladyrazorsharp]

Guuuuurl if I lived near a Blick store I would be BROKE all the time. SO glad they’re nowhere near me. I’ve ordered from them before but that makes me go “Ehhh do I REALLY need x x x…” So yeah. There’s that. …now I wanna go buy supplieesssss (I bought sparkly crayons at Dollar Tree so that quieted the craving but aaaaaaaa)

[@ma1539ry]

Love the chatty videos. Can’t wait to see you use the oil sticks. Have you ever used the watercolor sticks?

[@nataliehalling]

I'm working on making a YT watercolor series and starting a small art business. I'm experimenting with prints and stickers right now! Honestly You inspired me so much!

[@amandabohn]

I would be in so much trouble if I was near a Blick. I have to drive 1 1/2 hours to get to one. My guess on your mystery supplies is some sort of paint pour. Let's go!

[@amandabohn]

Update: I went to Blick Art Materials on Saturday and made $100 haul :)

[@aredynamite8845]

I loved this video!!! thank you for the sneek peeks! cant wait!!!

[@reganstandlick7520]

how cool!!!! love your outfit. I just ordered two of the coloring books you and Chloe Rose have done videos on as well as some more color pencils. I didn't use to be a big art person but started using it for therapy a lot more once I started grad school. I want to get some canvases to paint on too and so many other things. What are your favorite supplies and work you've done?

[@Goldi-Luc]

I've never seen oil paint sticks like that, looking forward to a video where you use them! good im glad to see you not wasting the paint : )

[@emilytenney8651]

I love these chit-chat videos! I recently got oil pastels and neocolor 2s. I have done some experimenting with the neocolor 2, but am kinda scared to use the pastels...not sure why! Still getting into a groove with art and improve skills, I have a goal to start selling art later this year!

[@zenafeatherstone9365]

I love you Mira, you are so inspiring to me.

[@jennifersterken4869]

Where do you get your butcher trays and lino square? Also your spray bottle. I just got some Amsterdam Acrylic paint and some square canvases. My mom is in a nursing home and I want to do a painting to make her space more homey. I'm really excited about this project.

[@legibletiger839]

I was dreaming about painting last night. So watching this today feels quite appropriate. The last painting I did was a Blue macaw for my boyfriend.

[@vanillaa097]

Hi Mira! Hope you are OK ❤ so excited to watch 🤭

[@MiraByler]

Thank you! I'm on the mend now. Can finally hear again lol. Allergies have been horrible this spring. 💜

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

i just did a massive art haul myself i needed to im still just starting out i really got nothing yet i have a lot but i never have what im looking for so i got a little more of the things i need

[@jaymemathews5592]

The ocean scene could be like what you did recently on your Starbucks cup, but do it on a bigger scale. I would be so happy.

[@MiraByler]

I would LOVE to do that!!! I need to find/take some reference photos. I may have some footage I can use on my GoPro! Thanks for reminding me haha

[@sarajamal799]

Wow, amazing art! enjoy your new stuff well deserved!!

[@rhondapowell4139]

Talking about water, we sail alot so I really need to learn water. I love your process. Are their any good videos on watercolor?

[@rhondapowell4139]

Painti g water with them

[@ΔεαΚ]

I have one thing to say: I love you and your videos.... youre so amazing, you bring such good energy and can make anyones day with your amazingness thank you

[@carolbydesign]

As a California native I give your poppy painting a well deserved approval and 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(5 star). (Not that you need my approval...lol) I love your poppy one it's beautiful, golden poppies are one of my favourite flowers (hydrangeas, and sun flowers are my other favourites).

[@SofaraStarfyre]

Man ear infections suck! As someone who has hearing issues due to have more than 7 as a child (I'm 43 now), I can commiserate with the lack of hearing well. I am currently dealing with my left ear being muffled/muted. I hope your ear infection goes away quickly and you don't have to suffer with more of them.

[@MiraByler]

Oh my! I'm so sorry you've had to experience many of them when you were younger. This was my first one, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone! It's been two weeks now and my hearing is still kind of muffled. Thank goodness for ENTs though!

[@tere9748]

Someday I’ll haul that kind of investment. Currently, the most I’ve spent at anything given time on an art purchase was apx $330 on pan pastels (so luscious). I’m looking forward to this summer when I have time to better play w/them.

[@Theasworld1984]

Well, although I'm not as creative as I use to be back in the day. I've been working on something I call time capsule journals which are basically scrapbook memorializing happy memories in my life sort of a farewell to my younger days I'm hoping to have them completed for my 40th birthday next year.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Good for you!

[@brody43214]

I recognize that Blick store!

[@lulabelle33]

Love your channel. Your greenhouse print that's the thumbnail for that category... no longer available?

[@dawntudor4280]

Hi, yeah I'm in England. I normally watercolour, but lately I've bought waxy type crayons. Working on a picture of a womans face submerged in water looking through Lillies..... bit weird and thinking maybe should have done watercolour ? Love watching your vlogs and I'm a keen amateur artist 🎨 thank you x

[@dawntudor4280]

Hi Mira, I presume this is not you offering me to send a message via Nicegram? Ive Googled it and it may be a scam? I dont know...

[@wildthicketstudio]

Cake pans, wire mesh & contact paper = stepping stones! Maybe. 🤔

[@FreedArt]

One of these days I'll do an art haul video. Lmao. I seem to have an art haul every week at this point because I've been trying new things. Its amazing what you can make when you push yourself to try new things

[@analog_grandma]

Hey fellow art maker! I love your videos soso much! I’m downing in grad school for art right now 😅 so your light hearted videos really keep me creating ❤ plus you got me addicted to Lino cutting again 😂💕

[@meg2831]

I love those impulsive art store visits

[@cheyanneburnett]

I’ve been home sick for two days and I’ve been benge watching your videos 😂. Very entertaining.

[@nancyloomis3046]

This has nothing to do with art, but with sweets and I see you enjoy your sweets. I’m a sugar addict (my name is Nancy and I’m addicted to sugar….”Hi Nancy.”) Any way, I’m sort of rediscovering Jello, but not so much the regular Jello, bc it is very full of sugar (and I can eat small layers of it from a spoon….cherry is my fave.) But with Knox Gelatin, you can make your own “gelatin dessert” with no sugar and it has a bit of protein too and maybe it’s just a tad healthier by adding your fave fruit or fruit juice. And bc it’s sort of solid, it gives more the satisfaction of having had something more substantial go down your throat. It’s worth a try for any of you that find themselves craving sweets, especially late at night. 😮

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

Please tell me your painting on those cake pans. 🥰 Either way you have hyped me up for your next video 🎉

[@hanna2695]

I was just assigned my art final for my college color and design class, so that's my art stress for the next week and a half 😂

[@apollo4621]

you may have done this already but i would be really interested in a tutorial on how to paint water!

[@amybaker5241]

Don't feel too bad about the supplies, it's a mom thing you feel bad spending on yourself but I just finally did it and bought my complete 120set of polychromos totally have wanted and saved up every year and couldn't justify it finally did it though lol

[@robertadias2020]

Make a tour of all your projects, finished and unfinished

[@ChantelleArts]

Those oil sticks look really cool! Unless they’re just fancy oil pastels 😳👀😂

[@E4Alabbasy]

I support impulsive buying if you are putting yourself in a financial crisis 😅 also if I have over mixed muddy looking paint that I know I won't use again soon I will paint in my sketchbook mostly random blobs or paint whole pages in place of gesso, also the blobs are really fun to play with when sketching 😊

[@MiraByler]

That sounds like a fun way to use up paint!!

[@MrsBarnabas]

_The blobs are really fun to play with when sketching"_ I love blobs!!! I love looking for the images in the shapes they've made. It's good to know a fellow-artist who loves them too!!! 😄

[@terahmichelle416]

Old muddy blob paint is also great to cover canvases you're going to paint over anyways and I agree it's great for sketchbook art. Use it as pops of color If u catch the paint early enough before it hardens too much you can thin it out some. It does makes me sad Mira has to explain to ppl she doesn't waste paint. She bought it. It's nobody else's business. Some ppl just can't stay in their own lane. 😅 Only my opinion though. Take care art peeps! 💜

[@E4Alabbasy]

@@terahmichelle416 I agree I felt the same when she felt she Had to explain what she does with the extra paint.

[@fuzzydragons]

i have a few of those sticks but havent used them yet prob be better to use them than waste paint like i do😛

[@Saahrish]

Twins’ first birthday?? Like a themed birthday party. That’s my first guess!

[@breamakesart4543]

I am going to guess the pans and wire are for a chicken coop. You are going to get chickens!