SKETCHBOOK TOUR

Take a look at 2 very different sketchbooks of mine! And I continue to make progress on the largest still life painting I've ever done. The two sketchbooks I used are listed below with links.
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[@robincivis9501]

You have no clue the positive influence you have on me and more specifically my attitude towards my artwork. Have learned so much since I found your channel 8 months ago. Those inks are something I'd love to try out. The color is 😳😍❤!

[@sandihester]

Soooo glad to hear that Robin!!!!!

[@cindypatterson8157]

Hi Robin, your so right... Sandi is such an inspiration

[@hayleypbop6997]

The fearlessness of your work is really inspiring. I so love your eye for composition.

[@sandihester]

🥰 thank you!

[@sarahhopkins577]

so fun sandi. I am so grateful that you are willing to share your art processes. and so completely. i do follow many artists to gain inspo, but nobody else shares like you do. eternally grateful :-)

[@sandihester]

😭🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@trudyberry3267]

Your sketchbooks are so delicious Sandi, a feast for the eyes. I used to sleep in on Saturday mornings but your videos drop here in Australia early in the morning. So if I stir before 6 am., I get so excited that it's Sandi's Saturday, that I pounce onto my iPad and lie in bed and watch your latest dose of fun and creative inspiration. I'm as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. Thank you for sharing your artists life with such joy and authenticity. Roll on next Saturday. 🤗💜💞

[@sandihester]

Awe Trudy that makes me so happy!! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos so much!!! 🥰

[@tkikpar4882]

You have changed my whole outlook on sketchbooks. And I am so grateful. 🙏 I used to give up on them when a page or two didn’t go as planned. I am learning to embrace ALL pages as a part of my journey. It feels so good! 😊

[@sandihester]

I’m thrilled to hear that!

[@karendirmish2696]

It’s two years later, 2024, and I loved watching this! You are a very heart warming teacher! Thanks always for sharing you! Karen Dirmish , learner 40:18 40:22

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Very inspiring and I love the “permission” (reminder) to practice and play and find joy in all our supplies.

[@sandihester]

Awesome!

[@amandarichards4955]

My 7 year old son and I are inspired, cracking open our sketchbooks to have an art session before bed. 😘

[@sandihester]

Eeeeee 🙌

[@andeemay5954]

I’m all for the jibbity jabber!!!!😂 thank you for sharing….always great

[@sandhillschris]

It’s a happy journey through your journals. You see so many colors, features. The best part is some of them aren’t completed and it helps to know that not all have to become a finished piece. Thank you for starting your journey and sharing it with others and I.

[@sandihester]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@TheYellowsun76]

Lovely and wonderful to hear all your little notes and "chattiness" I love hearing your memories and media you used. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@anacarr4795]

You taught me to embrace my natural crooked lines ❤

[@michelleharris312]

I love this view inside your sketchbook. It inspires me to be freer and more spontaneous with my sketchbooks. I'm reminded of a recent video of yours when a client asked if your sketchbooks were for sale and Grady said, "How much?" LOL. Your work is such an inspiration and you make creating such a soulful journey to the center of your heart. Thanks for being you and sharing your wonderful gifts in the world.

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you so much Michelle!!!!!!

[@LisaSonora]

"Let's jump into it before things get too weird" LOL. I am here for any and all weirdness. I also keep a smaller on the go travel sketchbook, and keep the larger ones in my studio - usually! Sometimes they need to travel with me, too. Agreeing with all of the other compliments on your generous and inspiring sketchbook tour. I just have to say how much I also love the Space Cat t-shirt, too. So adorable.

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jand9770]

Especially love the oil pastel of the "snow scene" of your property! It's charming and I can understand why it would be very sentimental. I say make a print of it and frame it,,,Hang it on your wall in your home! 🙌❤🙌

[@charleneroodt1815]

Hello Sandi. Glad you're back. Always fun when you do sketchbook tours. You always inspire me to be creative. I just had to comment on Cooper. He is such a treat to listen to while you work. I have a Great Dane, they have such big personalities. Love Cooper making conversation. Absolutely love and look forward to your videos.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Charlene!!!!

[@LynnHPalmertree]

I have missed just having fun with my art. Thank you for inspiring us to have fun with our paints! Loved this video.

[@sandihester]

🙌 have fun for sure!!!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love w/c lake in yellows………….awsome

[@tfranklin1406]

Love, love, love seeing your sketchbook tours! There's so much to take in and be inspired by.

[@samcook532]

So generous Sandi . really enjoyed this ... couldn't believe I got to see that rascal Hank again ,I'm cracking up .thank youuuuuuu 🥰🥰

[@sandihester]

Yes to Hank!!!😂

[@hildybean]

I was painting while listening. At 25:45 I ran to the window to see what my horse was whinnying about. 😆 Had to rewind to be sure the sound came from inside not outside. Thanks for sharing Sandi ❤️.

[@sandihester]

That is hysterical 😂😂😂

[@stacys447]

Love the winter painting. The snow was just so beautiful. I also loved the boats, their reflection in the water, the buildings, and the use of multimedia. Cooper is definitely part of your supporting cast. Thank you for sharing!

[@sandihester]

Yes he is 😂

[@kerenvalentin7082]

Hi, l really liked you sketchbook ideas. I loved the one with the house scenery, with the red roof, blue front and white side. You gave me ideas in trying to be lose. I'll give it a go and see what comes out... LOL. You do great scenerys and still life. So fun!! I loved the last one with all the boats and the buildings in the back ground with all the different media's. Thanks again.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Keren!

[@denktablette]

AAAaah! So many things I could and want to say, but don't know where to begin!! So may I just say this: You, Sandi, are such👏a👏ble👏ssing👏 ..!! To all of us here watching you and furthermore to all the people, who are yet to discover you and man will they be thanking their luck! -- I found you back at the time when Nina Cosford's sketchbook came out I think, and around that time I had an art teacher who inspired me on another level, so I'm soooo grateful to you, that I can continue to learn and be inspired on that level and just go higher and higher!! I think I can speak from all of us in the comments, when I say that we are SO thankful that you make these lovely long videos and share them with us, Friday is a true highlight of the week through that. Of course you should always take your time to rest and charge your creative batteries, but it really isn't the same, if we don't get to see you during the week. Thank you! ❤️

[@sandihester]

😭❤️ thank you so much for these kind words - sooooooo encouraging!!!

[@carlamariestudios]

LOVE the kitty at @13:05

[@imlostnblue]

Sandi I absolutely love your style! Your videos and sketches always inspire me! Thank you!!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad to hear that Rachel!!! Thank you 🥰

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I love the watercolor creek scene (both of them), and the boats!! I missed those. I loved the Red Robin portrait work, too 🤗❤️👏

[@CreatingCuteArt]

What camera are you using? The quality is awesome 🤩

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@HollyMcLaughlinArt]

I loved your sketches with ink! I hope you do an ink class one day!

[@yvettehampton80]

Thank You! Just Thank You…you inspire me so much…🙏🏾❤️🎨🖍💯 Yvette from Michigan

[@sandihester]

🤗🙌🤗🙌

[@laurawillis9756]

Perfect timing for me since I just finished my FIRST sketchbook! Thank you so much for sharing your life and art with us!

[@sandihester]

That’s awesome!!!

[@joellenfritchen124]

Loved the blabbity blabbity tour of your sketchbook. I recently got a Fabriano book and Inktense Blocks. That paper holds up well to the blocks, so much fun!

[@sandihester]

Some paper holds up way better than you’d expect! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@laraotto916]

So enjoyed the tour of the sketch books. The large paint looks wonderful. What i enjoy about your artwork is they have a bit of you in them. I hope to try to achive this ability,if that makes sense? Thank you

[@sandihester]

Totally makes sense and thank you!

[@megjournals]

Sandi you are such a ray of sunshine! Love your t-shirt.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!

[@jensissons5709]

the snow pic is nice....i like borders and writing on page . Reminds me of journals .

[@johannacastell910]

When I'm watching your videos, I have to start painting immediately. It's so inspiring! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sandihester]

That’s awesome!

[@chenkish5854]

Thank you so much! You got me to paint again! I blocked my entire childhood and with your help i got the courage to get back to painting and memories of me painting and art supplies andhumiliations that made me stop creating. Your spunk and colours and multi media and multi sketchbooks and your tips and guide and all that And aspecially all your wonderful "chatter" they all are empowering and mind opening and inspiring!! So thank you! I love you with smile and honesty and dare and multy everything!

[@chenkish5854]

**memories fludded me and made me realize how i loved doing art but shut it away because of all thenegative that came with it..

[@lulabelle33]

Of course I want the gibberty-jabber!!! I love your Good Friday drawing

[@sandihester]

🙌🥰🙌🥰

[@christiwadsworth846]

My new sketchbook is coming from Amazon on Sunday. Thanks for the inspiration Sandi 🎨♥️

[@sandihester]

eeeeee - that's exciting!!!

[@ebbiehansen8828]

Thank you Sandi❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@denisevance1045]

I love the nature and spontaneity of your work! You are so organic and lovely not only does that reflect in your work but I see it on your face. Thank you and always look forward to watching your channel and what you are diving into!

[@impish22]

Yay.. always making me smile..

[@trishwickwire3079]

Love all the sketches the big painting looks amazing with the red can't wait to see the finished picture

[@sandihester]

Thank you Trish!!!!

[@steffiehiggi]

I have been lurking 👀 around for awhile now 😂😂😂 that makes me laugh so hard. But I just wanted to let ya know I am here. Keep on blabbering

[@dummybear6772]

Right on time!!! I just started a new sketchbook so this'll be extra fun for me. 💕

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh good 🤗

[@kr2112]

I loved this so much. Thank you.

[@quiltedclothdesigns]

I love touring your sketchbooks.

[@noblebutterfly47]

I love the jibbity jabber!🤩 what an inspiring sketchbook! Thank you!

[@rachellemcconnell6647]

I enjoyed this video! It is encouraging to do daily painting! Thank you!

[@kathleenbain3952]

Loved it Sandi! Start to finish! Even the ones you give up on. Hope you’re keeping well. 😁

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Kathleen!

[@michellerichert8225]

Thank tou Sandi, and cat space Cooper, and colours , I enjoy...I don't speak English . J'aime vos vidéos inspirantes, libres, joueuses, généreuses. Vos associations de couleurs réchauffent le coeur et stimulent mon désir de peindre. I see with you Matisse, Séraphine de Senlis, Bonnard, Csôntvary, Salomon, and...others.

[@darcyvanpelt8131]

Yep! I love the boat sketchbook spread! But I mostly love all of your stuff. I'm not a still life kinda gal, but I really like yours!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Darcy!!!!!

[@lindyashford7744]

The red works, it really does. Nice to see your blue notebook, and all the things you have explored in it. I have looked at it several times, it seems a great notebook to do all sorts of work, different mediums etc. ! I like how you have used the double spread for so many things, I have been using ring bound and they are not great for that. Always a treat to see your work. Thanks.

[@sandihester]

I only use to use ring bound but once I changed I never went back

[@jenpedwards]

I always LOVE your sketchbook tours! So inspiring!! Thank you for sharing them!

[@sandihester]

Thank you for watching Jennifer!!!

[@rosaliemaguire]

So inspiring Sandi. LOVE the rat sketch, gorgeous colours. I definitely loved the table changed to red, much easier to navigate the painting.

[@sandihester]

I agree about the red! Thank you!

[@MSKCCooke]

So much to love with each sketch, because they're all so "you". I would just love to have you over for some tea, coffee and whatever snack, and talk sketchbooks, etc. Of course I would have to give you some form of payment for your time, since I am a newbie and you are pro, but oh how fun it would be! You could say "just get in there and do it!"

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰

[@terryslaughter1409]

I love your art. Watching this video I realized something🙆 I'm going to create art for me.

[@sandihester]

Love that!

[@firdyk]

So inspiring as always. Thank you Sandi. I'm so glad I found you on KZbin.

[@sandihester]

So glad to have you here!!!

[@helenkosmicki3283]

Sketchbook tours!!! No fear!

[@christinebarone2151]

Awesome Sandi, its always so interesting to look back and grab a few memories you have created in your sketchbook. Thank you for sharing. You’re the best. Hugs to Grady, Cooper and the pussy cats. Have a good weekend too. 🥰

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Love the table cloth on all red!! And your sketchbooks are fun to see. Thanks for the tour. 🥰

[@sandihester]

Thank you 🥰

[@darlenesassmann9418]

Loving everything! So exciting and inspiring! You help me so much! Sending 💕 love and appreciation!

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that Darlene!!!!

[@emrrose1846]

Thanks for another divine video Sandi!

[@sandihester]

🥰

[@lisabarnes6919]

Awesome sketches 🥰

[@shebaknee]

This was so lovely! Thank you for sharing! I especially loved the orange sketchbook. So cool to see your doodles and inspiring to see through all the lots bits and bobs that eventually become useful as you paint on larger surfaces :)

[@sandihester]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!!!

[@KLeonardM]

love, love , love this video....your sketchbooks are amazing ...

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you Kathleen!!!

[@megperry5586]

Always a big thank you for the inspiration!

[@sandihester]

You bet Meg!

[@lisahatch2649]

You inspire me to draw and sketch again. We have a lovely view in our backyard that is so inspiring. I loved the sketchbook tour, your sketches are worthy of framing! I found so many sketches I would love to own. Beautiful. Never doubt your talent.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Lisa!!! Take advantage of that view!!!

[@janeandclementine]

This is a video that I will watch time and time again. Thank you so much for posting. I particularly love the watercolour creek painting of December 30?, 21 as well as one dated November 14, 21.

[@sandihester]

Awe - glad to hear that Jane!!!!

[@gwenritch]

You make me laugh every time..thanks so much Sandi for this great info inspiring video!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad to hear that!!!

[@scoanime]

Love a great sketchbook tour and a double is just 🤯. Love it

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗

[@susannaalonso4735]

What an inspirational sketchbook! I love all the different techniques and styles. Thanks for sharing this!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@DebsArtsyLife]

I loooove what you did with the big painting! The red and hidden letters.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Deborah!!!!

[@Athanais157]

Thank you much for this video. This is so inspiring for me🙏🏼🤗

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@gailhight9917]

Thank you, this was wonderful and inspiration I needed today. First time watching one of your KZbin videos. Won't be the last! Thank you for sharing!!

[@sandihester]

Welcome Gail and I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[@mariliansantilli8808]

Beautiful pictures. Beautiful Art!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@janineheifetz8825]

Oh, LOOOVE the painting!

[@sandihester]

I’m soooo glad!

[@deborahmeyers551]

Love all the sketchbooks and the large painting you did a perfect with that Sandi it's beautiful thanks for sharing it's good reminder to keep a sketchbook and engage with the pages in a relaxed way which is easier said than done but you inspire me loads Sandi thanks 😘💜

[@sandihester]

So glad it could be some inspo Deborah!!!!

[@DebsArtsyLife]

My favorite was the watercolor of the babbling brook - the more finished one. I love how it captured the moving (babbling) water. I could almost hear it in the sketch👂🤓

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@melissapaints]

Oh, and love the cute “space cat” tshirt…is it a Sandi Hester creation?

[@sandihester]

I did paint it 🤗!

[@melissapaints]

Wonderful sketchbook tour! Thank you for the lovely inspiring ideas for filling up different sketchbooks. I’m inspired to do more experimenting in those things! 😁

[@sandihester]

Hope you do experiment more Melissa! Go for it!

[@moniqueasselin6254]

So enjoyed looking at your sketches. Great work!

[@sandihester]

🥰 thank you!

[@andreajlmoore]

Wowzers….thanks for the sketchbook tours! I’d be hard pressed to pick a favourite that’s for sure, but I am really drawn to the watercolour stream one😀

[@sandihester]

I love that one too!

[@joukjekeuning5433]

Really happy to have found you on KZbin! I will definitely watch more of your video's!

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Hello from Dunedin FL

[@renaem5275]

Wow! Love your Christ painting!

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

I’m so excited for this one. I smiled when I saw Hank.

[@sandihester]

I miss Hank!

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

@@sandihester I’m sure he made it off the ship. Who did he go on the boat with ???

[@inga.dal_paints]

Always love your sketcbook tours!! thank you for inspiring and sharing with us. P.S Idris Murphy is a great Australian artist and I'm glad you've discovered him.

[@sandihester]

I’m glad I discovered him too!! Thank you!

[@Paperthumbtack]

Gday Sandi, I feel like you need coloured pencils without the barrel. You weld pencils so well. But the way you talk of struggling with them makes me think you haven’t found the right tool for you. I have found I love the polychromos colour blocks. And I like to add alcohol marker over the top to help blend the pencil in. Cheers, Jess

[@Paperthumbtack]

One day I will have a collection of sketchbooks as prolific as you. ☺️ I have about 10 completed ones but that’s almost 15 years of poking away at them and always employed in some job…

[@cherihermans9118]

Loved the tour of your sketch books. I am going to use my pastels….kinda nervous to use them but I am going to do that this week. Your videos are so good ❤️

[@sandihester]

Don’t be nervous!!!! Have fun!

[@charlene2096]

17:30 showed me again how different people can see something. I immediately thought "oh my, that looks so cool! angelic even" and your comment was "this went really bad" hahahaha :D Thank you very much for your videos! really inspiring! Much love from Germany

[@sandihester]

😂😂😂

[@venusinger917]

LOVE this video

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@thelinus]

your sketchbooks are so inspiring!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@wendytaylor1486]

Such an interesting tour Sandi,really enjoyed looking into your sketchbook,thank you,such diversity in your work.Mine seem to be full of notes and scribbles,sometimes notes to self on how I was feeling that particular day so couldn’t always share 🤣🤣

[@sandihester]

Thank you Wendy!

[@tinapanna3613]

Loved ur sketchbooks

[@sandihester]

🥰

[@kanamichelle7404]

I had a good chuckle over “Waldo’s Chicken” in your orange sketchbook, in his little striped shirt😄. My favorites were your two watercolor paintings/sketches of your creek. LOVE them!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Kana!

[@uncommonwork]

I so enjoy these videos....thank you. A couple days ago I watched you on instagram showing the colors and brands of color pencils that you have been using most. It was a fast clip and I did not have time to take notes....and then when I tried to watch it again, it was already gone. I hope you will do a youtube version showing the color pencils and colors you like the most. You are such an inspiration to me....thanks for all you do.

[@sandihester]

I am going to do a proper KZbin video of it! I got a ton of questions!

[@uncommonwork]

you are perpetually generous....to the core....!!!!!

[@brendawhaley7094]

yes i like it better looks great

[@conkrotwife]

Just bought a big Royal Talens! I was worried about starting until I took your advice to make an if found page, and materials testing!

[@sandihester]

Awesome!!!! Use that thing and don’t be fearful. Art and fear aren’t two words that should go together

[@sandylee1717]

At first I said NO to the pattern chg but YES you are Right ❤️

[@melanie990]

Absolutely love your art! But how the heck do you keep your skin SO FLAWLESS?!?! Girl, you are gorgeous!!! Your face looks like a teenager's skin!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you!