restful week to close April ☺︎ drawing, painting, unboxing

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Hello! Thank you for coming out tonight. Happy to have you here on the show ☺︎ Hope you are having a good week. If not I hope you have a good week soon!
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[@MeganWangart]

This video is so good and so beautifully made it’s curing my illness like I literally feel less sick 😭😭😭

[@MeganWangart]

Also I can’t believe I inspired you 😭😭😭 I’m obsessed with ur mega sketchbook eraaaaaa

[@LeighEllexson]

studio muggy BE CURED!!!! ♡

[@fayla8127]

hope you get well soon 🤍

[@Thebookrat]

I have a sketchbook of that size, and I find it so hard to work in. Not only because it feels so hard to fill a spread (though, I guess I just need to draw bigger), but I find that in the spaces that I tend to work, a sketchbook that size is a really unwieldy or even impossible to get to lay nicely. Especially because I like to turn my sketchbook as I’m working to get a better angle for my hand. You basically have to have a wide open flat space to work in, and my work area is tight. It’s basically just sitting untouched on my shelf.

[@charliekellysculpture]

OMG I'm so glad you've made this video 😂 I have a full time job and I'm a sculptor AND am considering trying KZbin. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but these things make me so happy. Energy is the hardest part of this, so it's super reassuring to hear you speak about that element of it and how sometimes you don't touch your art for a week. I almost spat out my tea saying ME TOO!!! Best of luck with all your work, keep it up! (When you can 😉)

[@SuzyYen82]

The flower painting is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful Leigh ❤️

[@lisamariaartista]

I agree! It was inspiring!

[@lisamariaartista]

I never knew how much a cheap big notebook would free me either! So fun to draw just whatevs and not have a specific intention.

[@thegraveyard1858]

2:50 that cutout of grace really scared the soul out of me for a second there ngl

[@TheAverageArtist]

"I like that car video sound", LOL I know that pain! Ponyo is stunning but agree it's just ok :D

[@TheAverageArtist]

Fav veg...hmmm Mushrooms? Tough one...

[@amandamakesminis]

Leigh + Louie Zong music = chef kiss

[@LeighEllexson]

shout out to studio meggy for showing me his music!!

[@Pocket-Carrot]

I've just binged a chunk of your videos, you're giving me zen and seratonin!

[@samanthar3497]

Your vase of flowers paintings are absolutely stunning 😍🤩🥰

[@LeighEllexson]

Thank you!!!

[@Andyapolis]

I'm always inspired after watching you paint! I think I'm in a place where I want to make bigger paintings without worrying about detail and your work is so loose and effortless and it's something I want to embody in my future work!

[@lizey.thornberry564]

The toad animation though 🍄… I can’t xx

[@Blick_Art]

That studio is absolutely charming!

[@softandcosy]

that black pen looks so satisfying on paper

[@LeighEllexson]

literally so juicy?!

[@drbeecreates]

I think those flowers are my favorite painting I've ever seen you do 😍😍 You know what Ponyo does when she opens the ramen? That was actual footage of me watching you finish your flower painting.

[@alejsays]

I love the segment of you painting your new flowers and all the ambient noise. It was very super pleasant and relaxing.

[@untitled_paintings]

Kept me company throughout dinner, thank you! It was so relaxing to see you paint those flowers (and honestly, as soon as I saw those pictures you posted on ig I HAD to paint them as well, such a fun process!) Sending love to anyone reading this ^^

[@londughn]

aaaah realising the colours of the painting match the shelf and leigh's top at 15:20 😭😭😭 i love

[@lunakrause984]

omg Leigh, the flower vase painting + the music you chose to put in the background,,,,,,,, they made me feel sweet things. like in a movie,,,, french vibes

[@hejka.zazula]

Oh the vibes! So relaxng to watch :3 My favorite veggies are potatoes. They are so vesatile - you can cook them, fry them, bake them, grill them. And so yummy!!! Potatoes 4 life

[@RaliVanMinks]

Potatoes 4 life is going to be my motto from now on. Potato appreciators unite! 🥰

[@ocean4763]

So happy to see your non leaking water bottle and your fresh flower era 💕 I have been having a rly rough week and this video made me feel so much better :)

[@Heyits__JC]

Ah! The way you paint so relaxing to watch, it really makes me wanna grab my brush and paint too

[@mickeeva]

that zoom in shot at 31:58 was such a vibe ✨

[@ellynbroderick3395]

This was the perfect lunch time chill vibes I needed 🙏 Practical veg: potato (so versatile!), but *~glamour~* veg: I'm a Brussel sprout girl (also pretty versatile tho tbh)

[@minna4285]

totally agree with the brussel sprout and potato combo!

[@melanie990]

Okay, I gotta ask. Is there a secret way of cooking brussel sprouts or a special ingredient that I'm missing? Either I'm doing it way wrong, or maybe brussel sprouts are just one of those things where you like them or you don't, no in between? Raising kids I've tried so hard to open up their palette and get them to try many different foods and have the experiences that come with foods from other cultures. But sadly that's the one food that none of us can stomach, let alone smell. I've cooked them different ways, purchased them from restaurants, and sadly nothing worked. I've given up. I know this is an art channel, but I thought it might be okay to ask y'all since you mentioned it. Thank you for any advice, I appreciate it! :)

[@ellynbroderick3395]

@@melanie990 I honestly just buy the microwaveable steam in bag frozen b sprouts! Birds eye has some that are pre-seasoned that are my personal fav! I've also had them grilled which is pretty legit if you're into grill tasting things lol but I was also a kid who was obsessed with green beans and broccoli so perhaps I'm predisposed to love them? Also they are pretty good with bacon bits/maple syrup sauce so that could be a workaround? Good luck on the b sprout journey!! 💖🙏

[@sketchboardjoy7891]

Your content is always great but dang that Pela ad was beauteous! 🌷

[@qwer981]

I’m glad you rested and you’re ok! My favourite vegetable is a pumpkin, I love them so much that one day pumpkin died and I cried for an hour

[@saramarie111]

This video is wonderful! Side note: Your flowers will last sooooo much longer if you trim the bottoms at an angl right before you put them in water.

[@jiobutler9821]

I love that pinch pot. I also love cucumbers.

[@parkerduncanart]

brussel sprouts recently been lovin those!

[@whatsaroxy]

Always a relaxing start of the day! Loved the flower painting + jealous of your Ghibli cinema. My fav veggie is grilled sweet peppers I think. Anything grilled. With goat cheese.

[@devanbridson]

I've been hitting the flowers in my artwork lately and am loving how free I can be when creating them! I'm a black ink only gal, but I may have to try some colors after seeing your freaking painting. The blue for the shadows! Chef's kiss

[@chrisfaisonthegoldennerd4877]

Great video per usual. Favorite vegetable(s)...because I can never choose just one thing: cucumbers, garlic and mushrooms.

[@RaliVanMinks]

Best 36 minutes spent. Love the chill vibes and your sketchbook sneak peaks, Leigh!

[@kaitlyngooding1744]

It has been so amazing and inspiring to watch your style evolve over the past few years. The flower painting is incredible. You seem so much more at peace and it's lovely. Thank you for the video and for all the reminders to drink water!

[@katarinakidd9450]

The rave reviews are absolutely right; this is one of your best vlogs ever!! The incredible flower painting, a Space Jam gif, a new growth alert....it's all so good! Just like brussel sprouts aka a very good vegetable that, when coated in gochujang and honey, I could eat like candy.

[@skyelatte783]

I got home from work today at 855am and I had to convince myself to sleep. I wanted to stay up and watch so bad!! The anticipation was worth it! Always a good time with Leigh!

[@jaynm]

I am loving these flower paintings so much.

[@jaynm]

I don’t like cooked carrots either. Grossness.

[@LeighEllexson]

Yeah idk what is up with cooked carrots why are they so bad!?

[@toriholliday]

i effing love spinach any way but steamed. thx 4 the good vibes 🌸🍄💛 also: the shot before the end wrap-up of your desk with the curtains flowing GAVE me LIFE😌

[@roseodonovan6979]

The flower painting makes me feel emotional, it's truly lovely. Thanks for the beauty and inspo!

[@SharaHussain]

Oh gosh I was watching this video from the corner of my eye, my baby on my arm sleeping (gotta watch videos even in this situation) , and when Toadie came on the frame at 19:37 I legit freaked out thinking it was a real bug on my pillow (sorry Toadie D:)

[@paintbywhitney3029]

my favorite vegetable.... probably eggplants from my spring garden.. but fried...

[@stephboilard]

Thank you for a lovely evening, Leigh. 💕 Such a relaxing video. I love watching you paint and draw!

[@caitlinwood9552]

I have officially binged years worth of your content and I have zero regrets haha x

[@Amazebollz]

Watching the deep cuts!! Loved this one, per usual! TH

[@lonnielove8452]

Mushrooms are superior! I love a good shroom in any form!

[@abluemug]

That finished piece is heartbreakingly beautiful. Watch time progress as you work through it was honestly the best thing I’ve seen all year.

[@sunpunky]

highlights: disgruntled flower magnet, that shot of your desk and the curtain blowing in the breeze, your energized chill as a result of r&r. these are some quality studio vibes and i feel like it shows up in your art here too-love the lavender and red combo in the new flower piece and the pen sketches lately. 💚

[@sunpunky]

favorite veg is probably fresh field peas or roasted asparagus

[@FireLilyASMR]

If you dip the tip of your posca pen in water when it stops working and shake it they last even longer and still hold pigment!

[@LeighEllexson]

Love this tip thank you!!

[@Dumbfia1992]

Your videos are so fun to watch while drawing. One of my fave veggies is Brussel sprout

[@tspacefullstop4161]

Love your content...your drawings are just wonderful..inspiring. Even Courtney Diaz mentioned you in her Patreon video for May about your drawing tools. ..makes me want to try it too. I hear ya on the carrot survey..had them growing up..boiled to death. Raw please. 😆

[@millieb3823]

I know im late but like i had finals for college so now im catching up ahah but loved the vloggg, also i love carrots but i think sugar snap peas are my fave i love them so much ahah x♡x

[@juliaschnell5083]

Your videos always inspire me to pull out my sketchbook, so thanks for making them!

[@cheriegettel]

Thanks for another awesome chill and inspiring art video! Love the Toadie moments too - he really gives me life. As far as fav veg goes, I think it's gotta be broccoli for me. Roasted or pan-fried is 10/10, and it goes well with most things. The other favorite is actually romaine lettuce - love the texture of it in salads! Do you cook? I'd love to see a quick Leigh cooks segment!

[@MJBpeace]

It is hard to choose, but zukinni, grilled in a pan with spices (salt, pepper, coriander seeds, kurkumin, optional garlic) I can eat that alone and be very happy about it :D , or brokkoli same way, but only with salt, pepper, garlic, and a bit of shreded cheese 😍 I also need to know your fave type of puppy and cat!!!!!!!!

[@vwan96]

My fav vegetable is carrot too, the color, the texture, the flavour. Perfect veg 🥕🧡

[@laurenadams6245]

I love zucchini. Recently, I tried them cut up raw and OMG they are so good, especially with hummus!

[@littleartisticsandee6064]

Ya I’m with you on the carrot thing. Raw regular carrots only!

[@SuzyYen82]

I love all vegetables but my favourite has got to be the potato!!!!!! Love it and I eat lots of it whenever I can.

[@TheScatteredCrafter]

Great video as always! I love sugarhouse ceramics. That magnet....so cute!!! 🌼 Fave veggie: such a hard question. I think I love them all! Everything from potatoes to peas, spinach, all the beans, carrots, radishes, onions, peppers 🌶 I think maybe my fave is potato. You can do so much with them. But onions and hot peppers are added to so many things I cook. Now I am going to contemplate vegetables for an hour, lol.

[@careohleenah]

i was on the verge of tears before watching your video. thank you for successfully sending me stress free vibes :)

[@AnchoredArtDesigns]

Such an amazing and calming video! I love the vibe of your video! Great job!

[@chloemabelart]

I die everytime I see lil Grace peeping behind your desk

[@jenniferchen5351]

I'm eating aubergine right now, which is nice. I'd say brussel sprouts is my fav. Leigh, I also love raw carrots, during my pre teens I ate raw carrot every day - was my go to snack :) xx

[@rafaelavillanetorres5578]

i loooved this video thank u so much for doing this, and i think my favorite vegetable is tomatoes!!! i can eat them like an apple and i love them

[@cookiehooover]

sugar snap peas are delicious and so crunchy 💚

[@twiggalina]

Glad to see you so chilled out Leigh 🤩

[@mcarlisle3559]

ooh i also wanna live that big sketchbook life~ also i like brussel sprouts and cauliflower and red bell peppers! i love veggies a lot haha :3

[@mackydeebs6345]

paused vid to tell Doris the cat hello from leigh -- thanks for that -- love this vid best one yet you go girl

[@KabangIAm]

I love your vids. so chill n soothing ! i also absolutely adore watching you paint ~ super inspirational watching how freely you combine colours and create shapes. At the mo, my favourite vegetable is leeks 🌱 amazing addition to food when you cba to chop an onion, and they're also kinda sweet which makes them extra yum.

[@ViviSchr]

I feel so strongly about my favourite vegetable! It is Leek!!! And dang i missed the premier again!! Thank you for your videos i do love them a lot, and i never regret hitting the like button at the beginning already :D

[@jesssvalentine]

Watching your videos gives me the same peace as watching a studio ghibli movie

[@LeighEllexson]

THAT'S A BIG COMPLIMENT WOW

[@lilyoftheflames]

So glad you got to have a restful week! I'm in love with your chicken gif and beautiful flower paintings, they make me so happy. :D I'd say my current favorite vegetable is baby bok choy in soup ( so good! )

[@melanie990]

I just found Posca BRUSH tip paint markers! Omg I am in 💕 love 💕!!!! Are you affiliated with Amazon? I've bought quite a few things from your suggestions, like those black Bravo pens that you love, and each time I look in the vid description for an Amazon link so you'd get a little commission money, but I never see one. Love your vids! Oh and steamed carrots with a tiny bit of molasses = chef's 😘 kiss!

[@chanelcolors3168]

This video cured my grumpiness~ Love the flower painting and the vibrant colors 💖

[@evrythngiseverything]

Love love your videos, Leigh! Favorite vegetable is probably broccoli 🥦😋

[@deborahmeyers551]

The video is good... Real good Leigh 🐾 🐾 thanks for sharing the flowers in a vase artwork is beautiful 💜 orbegene is my favourite veg but I can think of others too

[@oonagi5051]

Honestly I can’t really choose my 1 fave… but top three gotta be tomatoes carrots and avocados 🥰✨ also yasss big sketchbooks ! Mine is A3 it’s massive but I loooove it

[@LeighEllexson]

big sketchbooks are underrated

[@oonagi5051]

@@LeighEllexson truuue and because they're so big it's hard to keep them neat and not damaged ! And it's easier to be messy and loose if the things already missing a few corners

[@connieabbott3915]

I loooove broccoli that shit absorbs flavour so well, also, love your drawins

[@allanerick9999]

Yes.

[@LeighEllexson]

yes

[@salicyn.willow]

Loved the video! Leigh you are such an inspiration to me! My favorite veggie is spinach. I like it cooked and raw and I use it to replace lettuce because Im not a big fan of lettuce.

[@---dkskdkdwna]

This video really made my day feel a lot better, very calming ❤️❤️❤️ i love your content and your art, thank you so much

[@gegeboucher]

Green beans are THA BEST! Love you're video as always! XOXO

[@Boy.Nirvana]

I love the HGTV content. tell me why I come here for the Leigh and the artsy but stay for the DIY home decor and beats...

[@SazBerry]

this was the perfect start to my morning, i feel so inspired and relaxed

[@juco1835]

Lobe u,, leigh 💌 thankyou for making this video 🤲🌟

[@PotchouDoodle]

Best way to start my day. I feel rested just watching you this relaxed 🥰

[@PotchouDoodle]

My favorite vegetable would be zucchini I think

[@kdsketch]

Love the vlogs as always!! For everyone asking about the materials/pens you work with, have you considered doing a little pen pack on your shop?

[@LeighEllexson]

That’s a good idea if I can get them whole sale!

[@tinainwaifuland4364]

As always, love the vid!💙✨ My fave vegetables are asparagus and corn especially corn on the cob🤤

[@LeighEllexson]

So good!

[@tinainwaifuland4364]

@@LeighEllexsonik this is older but rewatching your vids, baby carrots are frauds lol

[@catsfunky]

b r o c c o l i I love your videos so much. They’re always so calming.

[@venartureart]

I bought a similar sketchbook recently, very cheap, very big. I think it’s a little too big for me but I can see why you like it!!

[@petalflower2012]

Hi Leigh, love your vibe, in the intro what plant do you have in the background? It’s a beauty and loving big plants, they are making me calm at the moment!❤️

[@LeighEllexson]

That’s a bird of paradise :-)

[@in9463]

Fav veg is probably freshly picked tomato/heirloom tomato. Incredible, and I mean INCREDIBLE taste.

[@little.leafling3909]

Loved the video Leigh❤️ My favourite vegetable would be tomato (especially little homegrown cherry tomato) and grilled mushrooms🥰🥺❤️

[@adalinezimmerman1016]

Love the converse and a skirt!

[@julietoye9872]

I really like potatoes, mashed potatoes. Love the video, particularly the top quality Toadie appearances, I've missed seeing his gorgeous face. Hugs and smooches for him. How is Hercules, I miss his face and little screetches, hugs and smooches for him too. I also like broccoli and cauliflower. And carrots, raw or cooked. That painting of the beautiful flowers your friend gave you is STUNNING, I love it 💖 nice to see James with his drill, I think everyone loves James, he seems such a good friend. The studio looks amazing, so airy and light. You seem much more relaxed which is lovely to see. I'm not a fan of my birthday either, and I'm not really sure why, it's not because I'm getting older, age has never bothered me, it's weird. My daughter's birthday is April too, she's the start of the month, i can't believe she's 23, where does the time go? Thank you for another lovely video, it was very relaxing and therapeutic to watch. Hugs 😊🤗💟

[@lisabruning8451]

Loved this vlog so much! So cozy and calming, hope you feel less stressed 😌 My favorite vegetable is potato 🥔💛

[@Toonksbell43]

my favorite vegitable is a potato or a carrot both are equal

[@Jenny-ht8sp]

i am a mushroom girlie (only cooked tho) but also cauliflower slaps in any shape cooked or uncooked so i do love that also

[@LeighEllexson]

mushrooms are so unique and lovable

[@LaurenceP-art]

I agree with the carrot thing. My favourite vegetables are definitely mushrooms though! Also I like your vlogs

[@susanharkema2888]

Ok...I'm 32 secs in and I've heard "leak-free life" and "nakey" and I'm ALL IN!