Paint with Me!

[@Kyomiibrown]

Dear Mira, as a terminal patient I just want you to know how much I’ve enjoyed your videos over the years ((and still do!) Your sunny personality helps lift my spirits - so thank you ❤

[@MiraByler]

Sending you so much love! Your comment just made my day brighter. Thank you too. 💜🥹

[@michellebressler5957]

Yes, I agree! 😀

[@Blick_Art]

You're right, Mira, enjoying the process really is key to productivity! Funny how much easier it can be to finish a painting when you stop caring so much about making a finished product! We also wanted to applaud your mention of ASTM standards conformance on the packages of art materials. Professional artists serve on the ASTM committees who set these standards, and that's important, because the people who use these supplies every day are experts on how each material should behave and whether it produces lasting results!

[@jaymelogan9736]

Those final touches to the flowers just made them pop. The highlights and shadows make such a difference and that’s what I struggle with is knowing where to put them.

[@oliviataylor7587]

Perfect timing! I’m painting an owl on a slice of wood for my favourite teacher as a thank you and was looking for some company! Thank you :)

[@samanthaa3564]

I love painting owls on wood slices!

[@staciebuckle8669]

That fushia on the light blue cast a reflective edge effect around the flowers that looks like you're painting on glass. So cool. Your videos are so inspiring.

[@slateportraichu5416]

Thank you for a relaxing painting session=)Thank you for the reminder that it is important to enjoy the process, not to think about the end result=)

[@amberforbes3151]

I have loved your videos so much lately. I love seeing what you're painting, and I love seeing you advertising your shop without shame. If it helps, when I follow an artist on KZbin, I want to know exactly what they do, what they paint, how they paint, what they're offering...the works. You should be ultra proud of your shop. You have been a massive inspiration for me because you've informed my style, a sort of contemporary impressionism, and I have loved painting all the more lately as a result.

[@paranoiarpincess]

I've been mixing neon paint into nearly all of my colors because it lightens colors without dulling them the way white can.

[@melindarivera6598]

4:18 This is exactly the reason I am intrigued by your style and methods of painting. You have captured it perfectly with your words here. I wouldn't have been able to articulate to you why before, but this is why.

[@mattiekitty]

I love the message of taking your time and creating for the joy of creating. Pushing hustle culture aside. Love it! ❤

[@sarahmorris6969]

I love that you enjoy the process! I create for enjoyment and to unwind. I find you a great inspiration because of this!and

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Yes, I often take “inspiration” photos intending to make a painting with it as reference, and then forget about it, and rarely ever do the painting.. WOW! Your paintings are pretty! 😊👍🏻

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

I love both these paintings so much! Also just your calming manner. If I had money, i would totally buy both these paintings for my living room ❤

[@katytener1982]

Mira, I love all of your art. I have watched all of your videos and noticed long ago that you paint the main images first and then pain the background around the images. It bothered me at first and then thought it certainly saved on paint. I also heard you explain about toning your canvas and letting the tone show through. I love when you use bright colors to tone the canvas. Thanks for so much inspiration over the years! You are amazing!

[@consbulaquena9497]

Your message gives me confidence to enjoy the process and take my time in painting. :)

[@cherryjohnson9733]

I love the butterflies behind you on the wall.

[@vylxis.]

I take lots of macro and up close photos. I keep telling myself I want to try to draw or paint some of them, but then I chicken out. Being new to art and not very skilled, it just feels intimidating. I really like how both of your azalea paintings came out. Thank you for the video.

[@MydNyteRayne]

Beautiful rhododendron! At first I thought it was going to be a crepe myrtle tree. I love the pink... . Reminds me of home in Massachusetts I used to love seeing them bloom every spring 🌼

[@savannahcarlon7033]

Thanks for the reminder that even the greats would paint the same thing over and over :) I paint a surreal ocean scene when I want to test out new paints because it's an "excuse" to paint my favorite original concept. None of them are the same so I honestly have no idea why I feel like I shouldn't go back to it when I want to! I feel like there are so many directional I could go with it if only I gave myself the freedom to explore.

[@MiraByler]

Well said!!

[@k-live9813]

My favorite KZbin channel ❤ 😊 which always comfort me and make me relax

[@melindarivera6598]

3:23 This is so encouraging, and not just with painting or art, but just with life in general. I realized as you were talking about this that I do this a lot in many areas, the quickest way to get something done is always best way! Sometimes that is true, but I don't see any reason to slow down and enjoy calculating costs and crunching numbers at work! 😂 However, it becomes a problem when (just being super honest and vulnerable here) I realize I've been doing it lately when my kids are talking to me. I was seeing it as multitasking, because I can listen to them and sweep at the same time. When there is an important issue or problem they are working through and need to talk or need guidence, I will stop, and sit, and listen, but when my son beat the part of the game he has been trying to beat for awhile, and wants to celebrate that with me, or when my daughter is telling me about some shirts she wants to get for work, these are the situations I'm talking about. You've helped me realize what I've been doing. I want my kids to always feel loved and listened to. Thank you, Mira. I believe the Lord has used you this morning to show me ways I need to be refined (and there are many! Lets deal with one at a time! 😂) I've always thought I've done a pretty good job of listening to my kids when they need me, but they need me to be there and listen to these things as well, to be present. I know personally and recently how hurtful it can be when you're tallking to someone you care about that isn't giving you their full attention and I've been doing the same thing to my children. (Sorry that was so long! Whew! That was rough! But needed!) 😊

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

I totally get what you're saying. I think all is moms do this sometimes. But you're right, I need to slow down & give my kid my undivided attention too. Thanks for sharing! ❤😊

[@dianeo]

Ooh, I'm feeling those Ohio vibes since I lived many years on the east side of Cleveland and have relatives in Columbus ❤ I know what you mean about those phone photos you are excited to paint and then they get lost in the hoarded mass of stored images and inspiration is long forgotten... sigh. Love the flower paintings and chit chat. 👍👍

[@canvastea7044]

I love these paintings! Beautiful work!

[@lindazimmerman4112]

I think your flowers are pretty. I love the colors you used

[@Lizzys_Life]

Hi Mira! Just wanted to let you know you have inspired my art! one day I just filled 10 pages in my sketchbook from being so inspired by your art! You are so kind and I love that you are a Christian and you sometimes just make super fun pictures and not worry about making it look realist and perfect ❤❤❤

[@michellebressler5957]

I feel the same way! Also, way to go filling in 10 pages of your sketchbook!❤

[@Lizzys_Life]

@@michellebressler5957 i know right mira is awesome!! And thank you!!! ❤️

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

I totally agree with you! ❤😊

[@cherryjohnson9733]

Love the flowers.

[@jmalz2]

Def a fan of border on the canvas prints so they can be stretched or framed without losing any of the art!

[@anniemayfield4589]

I’m buying some of your prints to put in my office! This will be my first job as a child therapist after graduating!

[@tomomoki2]

I don't usually paint that often but watching this made me realize how fun it is! I'll definitely do it more! :) Also I think I'm second and it's the earliest I've ever been so I'm happyyy 😁

[@michellebressler5957]

I can realite, I also don't paint much. But I really should do it more.

[@casstwentytwo]

What you said about taking the long way round reminds me of a song by my favorite artist, JJ Heller, "Long Way Home". Totally the same vibe (to me, at least) as what you were talking about 💛

[@SashaFitzgerald]

Lovely paintings and talk! 💜💜

[@michellebressler5957]

Also, I LOVE your shop,! We already order from it!!!😀❤😀

[@michellebressler5957]

Ordered

[@lorikirkland961]

I just love you and your art!!!!!!

[@leeplantlover]

mira!! thank you so much!!! ive been having artblock due to moving, but you instantly inspired me!! thanks!!!!

[@rebelant788]

Would you consider doing a painting tutorial? I’ve loved following along with other artists and would love to learn some of your techniques!

[@melindarivera6598]

I had to come back and finish this video after I got home from work, made supper, and got the fam fed, and I'm now at the end of the video. You were telling us bye and still had not shown us both paintings side by side and I was thinking, "Please don't do this to us, Mira!!! I must see them both side by side to see how the differently toned canvases affected the finished pieces!" and then, at the last minute, you came through! Thanks! 😂

[@mlince1973]

I think these maybe my favorites of all the work I’ve watched you do. ❤❤❤

[@Taracinablue]

Thanks for a chill video =) I made some pretty pink and blue and purple blobs with himi gouache =)

[@ava.lanche4]

I just love these kinds of videos, Mira. I am drawing in my sketchbook doing simething a little more ambitious (the stippling is killing my hand 😅) and it just feels as if i am sitting with a friend while i draw. ❤❤

[@canadakaren1131]

Totally relate to the picture taking Mira! I have a growing file of ‘possible paintings’ too. Glad to see I’m not alone. These two paintings are beautiful and love the chill video vibe 🥰

[@annaspeed6059]

I love the paint with me videos!! ❤ thank you!

[@JerseyJ257]

Hello! Great job on the video ☺️. It would be cool to see you draw people or decorate a sketchbook, just some suggestions, but regardless I’ll love any video you put out❤😊

[@wellnessfromjess4538]

Love this chil vibe ❤❤ thank you mira

[@PurpleWillowArts]

I love these. I was diamond painting while you were painting. I also prepped a painting for me to work on later

[@azzuparis]

Oh wow, these paintings are so gorgeous ❤

[@kathycrew1699]

Great video😊really enjoy your videos!! Very inspiring

[@Kai-sv3nv]

thank you for this, it helped me get motivation to start crocheting again!

[@ashliekeith9803]

Hi Mira! I would love to hear your experience with continuing to create while having a little one. My little man is still really young (3 mo) but I’m struggling to see how I can fit in art, because my process requires a lot of alone time it in large chunks. Not just 30 minutes here and 30 minutes there Thank you!

[@zainabsyed5750]

Love these videos!

[@sarahlunt129]

Moved back in with family recently and I’m dying to do some art but I haven’t unpacked any of my art stuff 😢 maybe this is my inspo to unpack it all

[@CreativaArtly]

Love the chill vibes, Mira. Love it so much.

[@michellebressler5957]

Me Too!

[@lotusflowerpassion]

love these very pretty 💖

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Love your channel 😊

[@tatum4379]

These paintings are so beautiful! Your videos always make me smile 😊 I’ve been doodling Mandalorians while binging your latest videos!!

[@babeileedwards2333]

I want to see a collab between Paint With Me which is really calming and paint with ME (Moriah elizabeth) which is very chaotic!

[@michellebressler5957]

Me too!

[@nilleskreaverden2337]

Thank you Mira 🫶🏼

[@MichMane]

I love that your mug and your dresser are a matched set😁 Ope! Sorry, sorry--I got excited and posted before watching more than ten seconds of the video! Lots of insightful thoughts in this one that have nothing to do with your perfectly coordinated mug and dresser.

[@MiraByler]

😂😂😂

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

“Taking pics and 3 years later never have done anything with them.” Omg I can relate so much! lol

[@mattiekitty]

I’m curious about the easel you used in this. Is it a tabletop easel? Do you remember where you got it? I like it!

[@maurafleming8647]

Beautiful paintings! Have you ever thought to print them/sell them for scrapbook paper?

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

That's an awesome idea! I would totally buy that!

[@MySmith1984]

THANK YOU. I was wondering what ASTM meant!

[@Bkt27]

❤❤❤❤

[@RL.RachelLaurin]

You are so lovely! 🥰

[@michellebressler5957]

Can you please make a Peachey Pals Pen to go with the notepad and a Peachey Pals pin and add them to your shop? Also, can you make\ add more mugs? Thank you!

[@fahdah.ms93]

#1 ❤❤❤❤

[@sarahstollenwerk6034]

Mira, where are you from? You mentioned Cleveland, are you talking about Cleveland Ohio? I am always at Cleveland Clinic, as I am very sick. Anyway I am from Columbus, Ohio. So driving the 2 hours to Cleveland Clinic is what I do very often. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for inspiring me and bringing a smile to my face.

[@MiraByler]

We are Columbus buddies!! 💜

[@sarahstollenwerk6034]

@@MiraByler can we meet up?

[@andree-annblais9221]

I paused to get my watercolours !

[@codiemoore2305]

did she end up having babies, i remember she made a video on being pregnant with twins x

[@JerseyJ257]

She did! I believe they just turned one 😁

[@mtallacksen24]

Can I tag you on here if I don't have Instagram

[@Azkademon]

OMG!! Mira are you pregnant again??? Oh Gosh if you are huge congrats to you both!! If your not my bad but your wearing baggy clothes and your sitting down on the floor resting at your easel to paint so it just got me thinking, loved this video BTW :D

[@MiraByler]

Not pregnant!

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

​@@MiraByler😂😂😂

[@MrsBarnabas]

Mira, whoever is making comments about 'doing it quicker', please, ignore them? Things have changed so fast here on KZbin. When I began watching art videos only a couple of years ago, I could watch without using the speed setting button. Now, it's incredibly rare! Yesterday, I watched a video where the artist was 'demonstrating' a topic. It was a 9 minute video, she explained and painted two full paintngs - in 9 minutes!!! Even with the slowest speed setting, it was too fast - my eyes just don't cope! - and this was the 'final straw' for this ArtTuber. I've now unsubscribed. All these speeded-up, 'quick process' videos are giving inexperienced artists the wrong idea about just how long a painting takes, and it doesn't give them time to appreciate the time, skill and patience to develop those skills, to do a full painting, for them to see the 'how' and the 'why' of it... . So they are giving up...

[@ashliekeith9803]

Hi Mira! I would love to hear your experience with continuing to create while having a little one. My little man is still really young (3 mo) but I’m struggling to see how I can fit in art, because my process requires a lot of alone time it in large chunks. Not just 30 minutes here and 30 minutes there Thank you!

[@MiraByler]

That’s a great question! It was so hard for me to create anything when my twins were 3 months, but it got easier with time. I definitely empathize with you about not having long stretches to create. 💜 Around 4 months, I returned to work with childcare 3 days a week. That’s usually when I create! Or whenever they’re sleeping. Now that their naps are more predictable it’s a little easier. I think it will get easier for you soon! Also congrats on your little one. 💜💜