Permission to PLAY (watercolor, gouache & ink) ✶ Long Sketchbook & Chat Session

[@artbykcappadona5166]

I’m sipping my coffee sketching and listening to you chat. ❤️

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Perfect 😁☕

[@laurahale5774]

I loved all of them! But of course anything watercolor will be my fav. Thank you for taking us along for the ride Sarah.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

My pleasure!

[@karenjohnson6487]

I enjoyed your sketch n chat video. Watching your gouache paintings has planted a seed of giving it a go. I like your gouache sun set. I can relate to going down that “rabbit hole” of always viewing but not doing. One can view so much that you feel like you’ve done it. Lol. Something I need to work on. Thanks for sharing your time.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

"One can view so much that you feel like you’ve done it." oh my gosh so TRUE!!

[@shawnas464]

Love that last one! The sky on the right side reminds me of a snowy mountain.

[@Janet_scribbles]

I love your paintings. You are so inspiring and I love how natural at teaching you are and so natural in front of the camera. Thank you!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you!

[@sandicampbell8626]

Thank you for this very informational and beautiful art session❣️😊 i love these long ones with all the different ideas. I am a newbie just recently but slowly working at it. Watercolor & Gouache.

[@popflickbogeypoo]

I’m loving the reflection on your 2nd painting

[@sandicampbell8626]

I would pick the Ocean...i Love it & feel the Power & Serenity combined to say nothing of the Beauty & Peace i find there. Everytime i have to go home i feel i have left a piece of me there by the Sea & i take my memories with me like the wind going thru Seagulls flight. Been a very long time since i have been to the Ocean tho unfortunately

[@kathryndohring5481]

Oh my goodness your finished pages in your sketchbook are gorgeous! I would like to see all of them!

[@mbtvalli]

Sooooo fun to watch your skills and listen to you talk about memory. And, yes, I love texture. Appreciate you showing that up close.

[@andreatorraca8755]

I often watch yr channel while painting,doing a full sketchbook 40 images of My AWSome city of Dunedin….challenging my self and a second full book of woman and cat….on my FB

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Wow thats great!

[@denises9455]

I always love going through your channel, it’s very relaxing. I love the process and there’s always something to learn. Thank you.

[@mgrayfox59]

Sarah, I'm so inspired by your video's. It's like hanging with a friend I really "click" with 😊

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Love that!

[@VictorianStudio]

Ah memories of streaming! I finally am getting back to a few ink drawings while I listened and watched. Thank you Sarah! Love all the beautiful paintings you created - what a relaxing time spent with you.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I'm really glad you enjoy it and that it was a good companion ☺

[@popflickbogeypoo]

I love your playing. I have an accordion sketchbook that’s hot press. Inspired now. I’m gonna grab my paints and stuff to have a play in a bit. Thanks Sarah

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I looooove accordion sketchbooks! They are so FUN

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Wow! They are all amazing but I think the last one was my favorite. I also will have to try the tape around the edges in my sketch book. I could watch you paint all day. So relaxing😊

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@traceymars]

As a New Zealander I would pick rolling hills with snow capped peaks in the background. 1:02:30

[@TheBlondiekitten]

Wow your sketchbooks are beautiful. They would make a beautiful picture book 🤩

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

cool video Sarah Burns Studio. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the superior work.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@josemarianoble1096]

Hi Sarah, just something to take into account regarding the rotrings. I used them a lot when I was a engineering student. They tend to dry and clogg very easily. I would recommend cleaning it with abundant water if you are not going to use it for a while (maybe even in just one or two days). My preferred sketch of this sesion is the second one. I love the reflections.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's great advice! I didn't realize they would need to be cleaned so often but I kinda get why

[@wisefodor]

Love this content. So relaxing, thank you! ☕️

[@terrilikens4975]

Didn't catch this live, but I really enjoyed this leisurely time. (I sketched birds while you painted.) Loved your cliff with the orange spatter "growy things "

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ladyt1277]

Hi Sarah! I don't know if this will work against midges, but I have found putting whole cloves into a lemon is a natural mosquito repellent. You could try it. Thickly slice a lemon and stick 10, or so, whole cloves in each slice. I use a lot of essential oils for things. Alone, or in combination, I find that lavender, peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus, citronella and neem oils work for bugs. Maybe soak some cotton balls and put them near your tent. You could also put them into a spray bottle with water. Spray the area around your tent. Neem and citronella oil combo works great for chiggers. Maybe midges are the same thing as a chigger or could be in the same family?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Such great advice! I try to use natural products too. Sometimes you just get so desperate when you are being swarmed so I always keep Smidge with me

[@MTRelaxation67]

Wonderful! Gorgeous upload from beginning to end

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Janet_scribbles]

I know this is way past your trip Use an iron and fusible tape to ‘sew’. Great for curtains.

[@comette4u]

I’m a seamstress, and a painter! I love your idea of using magnets! I’ve car camped before and keep regretting not taking the time to make some curtains. I would look for “black out” fabric or curtains already made that you cut up. (I found some cheap at a local Tuesday Morning store ( Las Vegas, NV). The black-out part is vinyl, so it probably won’t fray too much.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Good tip!

[@vikakvasnik1581]

Yay, a longer video 💜

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

😄

[@RickWolfff]

To me, a sketchbook, a journal, is a commitment; it stares out at me in judgement when I haven't touched it in a day or two. I'm going to use loose paper, and paint when it occurs me to. If I know me, I'll paint more often.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Do what you gotta do! I also have stacks of computer paper covered in scribbles. I love that it lets me feel free. After I accumulate too much, I use it for fire-starter in winter.

[@lightwavz]

Wow! That waterfall area must be in my ancestral memory because I have been doodling it in my sketchbook and on my iPad for about a year now! 😳 Edit: also high-fives on your Princeton brush! I live by their Neptunes. Such a dreamy gouache pondscape sunset!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Whoa that's so cool!!

[@lightwavz]

@@SarahBurnsStudio I will see if I can find one or two and notify you on IG! Wild, right?!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

My retirement wishlist is to buy a camper van and just go!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

YEESSSSSS

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Me too 😀👍🦌

[@francinetjones1814]

This is great, Sarah

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love your sketchbooks……

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you!

[@virginiarparker9503]

Oh, thank you!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Enjoy!

[@anndavidson287]

Love your videos ❤ Sarah!! I miss my camping/ painting trips in Ontario Canada. Havè been to Scotland. Now partly disabled and homèbound mostly I get so much pleasure watching yoù travel and paint!! Thanks for inspiring me to paint again and play!! 😊

[@YvonneRichard-v6e]

Hi, I'm new to Gouache painting, the tape I've used around the paper peels the paper off! What kind of tape do you use?

[@rhonda1631]

Hi Sarah, I know the longer video's do not do as well, and I'm asking a huge favor, I was wondering if you could do another one like this next year? Thank you

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I keep meaning to… I’ve been sick for most of the autumn/early December which makes talking rather difficult. I’m getting better now so I’m hoping it will be possible to do some chatty videos.

[@indrajaagaming7027]

Good

[@clairelemaitre7734]

Have you looked at the book: The Art of Brave? I thought of you because there are soooo many rock sketches! (along with beautiful art of the highlands). PS- Love your videos! You've taught me all I know on painting gouache landscapes (which has been my new favorite hobby in 2020!) Adding this comment as I go through your video: I LOVE using my polychromos on my watercolors - including cold press paper.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Ohhh I haven't seen it but I loved that movie. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love both,can’t pick one,lolo

[@marywarren1209]

Absolutely love watching your videos. I live on the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan snd realize I haven't even tried a tiny bit to capture its energy. As I watched you paint I decided this year I will take the time to develop my skills on the shore of that awesome lake. Your art is incredible and your videos make me believe I can do this.

[@kathryndohring5481]

Me too! Lake Michigan shore is just waiting for me to take the time to go there. That is my goal for 2023. Especially in the early morning. I’m wondering if the sunrise would be fun to paint.

[@alecturner2008]

Carandache do a really small squirter spritzer to get that pencil case space back.

[@triniren17]

If these chill, playful videos aren't a lot of work for you to make, I'd love more of these please. 😁 I liked the large spread as well. I really like it when people do those, but haven't brought myself to do one yet.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I've been wanting to do more of these, but as I said my sketching habits lately have been less than ideal for filming. But on the odd day where I am at my desk I want to film them!

[@dandansapainting]

It's great to see your collection of works, how beautiful and amazing

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@dandansapainting]

@@SarahBurnsStudio You're welcome

[@lindathaxton1994]

Love how you paint - thank you for sharing

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm here painting along with you! Love videos like this. :)

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Yay! I do too (that's why I've been binge watching yours lol) - having a virtual "sketch buddy" is so encouraging in a weird way

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Aw, I appreciate it too! ;) I've just got to the part where you're talking about your solo road trip - please film it as I'd love to feel like we're going along with you! It sounds so exciting. I went up to the Highlands of Scotland for Christmas 2015. We went to a beautiful part of the west coast, the Silver Sands of Morar (is that right?). There were white houses in the hills/mountains and it was so inspiring to me!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

@Natasha Newton Ohh I've heard of that! However I'll be up on the northwest coast, but Morar is definitely on my "to do" list. And yes I'll definitely be filming the trip. Even though I love solo adventuring, I often feel like I have a friend with me when I'm vlogging 😂 it makes it even more fun because I love sharing these beautiful places.

[@lamiarouleau1378]

Me too

[@cheralynn4417]

I like them all, but the second one is really captivating. I love the colors and the composition.

[@GlitterPoolParty]

For car curtains, consider checking out the pop up windshield sun shades that are made to put in the car windows to keep it cool when parked in the sun. They collapse flat to store under the seet or in a side pocket.

[@reeseosbornestudios]

I really loved the pinkish/purple painting today. I'm a forest mountain type girl too.. I was born in Florida but it's too hot and flat for me....peaceful session today. Thanks for the pinterest info.....oh, and about sewing...maybe if you are doing simple curtains you could just use fuse tape that you just iron? Just a lazy girls thought for your car camping trip.🙂 🏕

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Oh great idea I forgot about that tape!

[@oneeyewitch]

I just joined your paetron and im going to follow one of the tutorials today and paint for the first time. :) Thank you for this channel

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

So exciting, welcome!

[@debsmith7050]

Glad I finally found the time to watch! Always enjoy your videos :) I would choose the coast - but I would always miss the city... I like your sleeves - that blue is gorgeous - guess you designed. Have a joyous adventure & share with us

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it :D

[@nknana3]

I’m going to have to vote for the last painting. I, too, feel as though I’m standing on top of the cliff, looking out at the water, the mountains, and the sky. It is so peaceful. If one were looking for their happy place….this could very well be it. I could imagine sitting there painting this view from so many angles…so beautiful. Thank you, Sarah for this delightful tutorial. BTW … my second choice would have been the gouache painting. I loved the sky, and the way your colors just exploded on the paper..fantastic! Again, thank you! Nell

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you! I definitely could paint that view so many times! Painting my memories of Skye is almost like being there, but also makes me "home sick" to go back.

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Beautiful sketches Sarah I loved them all my favourite though is the large one you liked because same reasons it's like you're there looking out! I'm excited for you and your upcoming trip 🌺

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you! I'll definitely be filming the trip too and will share the adventure :D

[@ellenp7455]

It's like magic, seeing how you carve out of the white piece of paper a wonderful landscape! I have a feeling that it's been always there and only now you free it with your brush so that everyone can see it! In the second one I caught myself repeating " seagulls, seagulls, please put some seagulls between the two cliffs", 😄 You asked not to copy your art and I feel terrible, because I did copy one of your paintings from streaming videos, although nobody would ever believe that they might have something in common, I will destroy it. In my defense I can say,it was my first ever attempt at gouache and I was too much of a chicken to paint something else. Sorry 😔

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Please don't destroy it. That is mainly for the people who copy almost every painting I do and post it on instagram/sell prints of it (it happens more and more). So please don't worry :)

[@ellenp7455]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Thank you! It's very gracious of you! I am afraid it's a bane of all good artists since beginning of times - their art being copied and a profit made of it, and it's both sad and disgusting, but the copy always be only that- a copy. I can totally see how distressing this must be to you.