Studio Vlog: Reaching Art Goals

Join me this week in and out of the studio as I jump right in and start accomplishing some of my art goals. Things mentioned in video are listed below.
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Video where I talk about my art goals:
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[@TalkingwithPainters]

Thanks so much for the interview Sandi! I’m such a huge fan and your work continues to motivate and inspire me. And thanks to all of you in Sandi’s art community who have popped over to my KZbin channel for a look! What a wonderful global community we have! ❤

[@sandihester]

you're the best Maria!

[@quietlife7186]

I loved the interview, thank you ❤!!!

[@MeganCartyArt]

It was a great interview!!! I love alllll your interviews! Thank you for your thorough discoveries of artists; it’s so inspirational and helpful and interesting!

[@TalkingwithPainters]

@@MeganCartyArtthanks so much Megan

[@jessicastrideart]

Loved this interview so much!❤

[@user-lr6ze7dg2k]

Completely wild that she can look at a "boring" and sparse scene and make it come to utter life like that. My brain does not work like that, that's why I enjoy these videos!

[@sandihester]

thank you! I'm not sure how it happens either

[@DianneStewart-px6mu]

I came here after I heard about you from Maria. Love Maria and Talking with Painters and I’m already loving being here.

[@joannrabideau1657]

Sandi, Sandi, Sandi, I just watched the podcast with Marie and it was FANTASTIC!! I love watching your channel because you make me realize I don’t have to be perfect and as you always say.. enjoy the process. God has given you a wonderful talent and thank you so much for sharing. And never stop being silly 😜

[@sandihester]

Oh thank you! Thanks for listening and thank you for the kind comment!

[@deannaheadrickartist]

I like the painting because it feels uplifting. We just need these kinds of happy, every day scenes. I love your style and the way you talk about your process! Thank you for your videos!

[@sandihester]

Thank you very much!

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

I love that you always say it will be great, no matter how you feel. And that you have a plan voor the different ways you can feel. If I'm this than I'll do this, if I'm that than I'll do that. Not letting your body stop you doing what you love. Some days I'm great with going with how I feel, some days I struggle so much. Luckily I love crocheting and can sit and listen to a book and crochet on bad days. Also it's so cute and lovely how supportive Grady is and that he offers to be a figure for you to paint 🥰

[@jamieroberts269]

I’ve always loved your loose style and the fact that your paintings are not just paintings but living pieces you’ve been working on. The layers bring so much to the piece. And let me say above all the way Grady supports you on your journey, the love is felt strong through your videos.

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much! Yes, he just the best!!!

[@annrubino6252]

These paintings are new-level greatness, Sandi. Really appreciate this wonderful video of big bits. I would love to be in your park right now. Here in Alberta we are at -35 deg. C today.

[@sandihester]

really really appreciate that! I'm quite happy with how they are turning out too. it's been fun!

[@ambercochrane5594]

The last painting with the kids kicking the ball was my favourite painting of yours maybe ever

[@sandihester]

Thank you! It was fun to paint!

[@SusanWilliams-g7r]

Sandi you are just too cute! I love your personality and your paintings. You’re the one on you tube that gave me courage to jump in there and paint, draw and experiment. Thank you❤❤❤

[@madelynsmith8281]

Congratulations on the gallery exhibit in Scotland. Love your outdoor paintings. Your work is always inspiring. The people at the park are amazing and I have always loved the animals as well. ❤

[@sandihester]

Oh thank you!

[@joellenfritchen124]

Podcast was great! Love the park paintings and all the dogs. Cats, alligators, Hank, and now dogs.

[@sandihester]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mypaintinghands4348]

Sandi i just love, love, love your art and your videos. Just so interesting and calming at the same time. I love the playfulness in your art, almost child like - which is a compliment!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@DoriPatrick]

Congratulations on all the exciting things happening! It's been so much fun to watch your journey unfold. I don't usually comment, but had to say a big "HECK YEAH" to the "set a timer" idea! I use this method of getting things done all the time, it's especially helpful when I don't feel like starting.....I figure I can do SOMETHING for ten minutes. I set the timer, force myself to start, and that's usually enough to make me want to keep going!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much! yesssss, I use the timer in the studio when I can tell I'm in 'slow mode'

[@LaniCreatesArt]

Yayyy new video❤❤❤

[@sandihester]

🙌

[@isabeedemski3635]

I saw the interveiw. It was great!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@judyaznm820]

Your chaotic, just go for it approach makes me happy and smile. Thank you so much for being you!

[@HeleneMaroutian]

Sandy, every time I watch your videos, I am torn between the urgent need to start painting and the desire to watch it until the end! This one is especially wonderful; your enthusiasm is truly contagious 😊

[@sandihester]

😂🙌 that made me laugh

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

Congratulations on being part of the exhibition in Scotland,it's a fantastic gallery,so happy for you that they invited you to show there,your interview with Maria is so inspiring,artist to artist is always a winner,you were joyfully articulate in the conversation.I loved the park paintings,they made me think of that famous paint by Seurat of people in the park,can see why the last painting lit up Instagram,you capture the characters of the people you paint so well it adds to the sense of the day you create in the paintings so brilliantly.(Matt) p.s I hope your arm continues to get better and stronger too,sending healing energy your way

[@sandihester]

Thank you and I’m glad to know you’re familiar with the gallery and like it! They’ve been wonderful to work with!

[@Chickenfoothomestead]

Really like this from the park series. Very, very Sandi Hester.

[@sandihester]

thank you so much!

[@martacordingley4890]

Sandi, I LIVE 10 MINS FROM MORNINGSIDE GALLERY!!! I will definitely go and see your work. I watch so many of your videos - you have been such good company and very inspiring. I can't believe I'll see your work in real life :) cannot wait!

[@sandihester]

WHAT?!?!? 🙌 that’s awesome and so exciting!!!❤️

[@redandpink219]

New to you channel...Sandi, your paintings are delightful. I find you talking through the process fascinating. I think the last painting is beautiful, too.

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much! And WELCOME Heather!

[@valerijohnson2839]

Love the last one! Very happy, joyful feeling.

[@AngieG11]

I feel inspired every time I watch you

[@kanamichelle7404]

Your interview with Maria was such a joy to watch! You were both so relaxed and cheerful and there were some good laughs too! We can always count on you for a wee bit of jocularity (The quality of being happy, and liking to make jokes). The part about Grady explaining to you what it is like for him to live with you was priceless! I loved watching this video of your new process. You are always problem solving and passing it on. It is a joy to watch you paint, because you take such delight in it and immerse yourself in it. I know you won’t be insulted for me to say “like a child”, because that is exactly how they paint. With total freedom, and so carefree! Thank you for being YOU, Sandi! Going off now to check the gallery link. How exciting!!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you for this kind comment and I’m so glad that I’m able to give the gift of laughter and you are right that I take “painting like a child” as a total compliment!!!!

[@lisaroo3]

Sandi, congrats on the gallery show! And congrats on just enjoying this process and being prolific! I just want to say that your videos always inspire me. If I'm not sure what to paint, or I'm feeling blah, I just turn on one of your videos. Your joyful nature is so uplifting! Your videos and your work always make me say "I gotta go paint" lol! I love the pieces you show in this video, I feel like I can really hear what you're saying as an artist. You have a beautiful and unique artistic voice. Thank you so much for sharing with us all online. Also, I can't remember if I already told you, but I finished your landscape class and WOW! It took me a long time to finish because I kept getting inspired!! I've going back to it again and again. Thank you so much and take care!

[@sandihester]

I just love that you kept getting inspired by the landscape class!!! That’s exactly what I wanted as I made it. Thank you so much for taking it and for the kind words here!❤️

[@wenwake7584]

Sandi, I’ve been binge watching your videos the last month or so and love your joy and enthusiasm for playing with all sorts of materials, making marks, the fun of packing for plain air, the clothes, and simply the whole journey is inspiring, and I’ve been loving following your joyful heart in the direction of more abstract art. This reaching art goals helps us all to set our goals in motion and encourage us to prioritise for mindfulness fun and realise these goals. Above all, I subscribed because you never fail to put a smile on my face with your asides and all the laughs 😊). Off tangent, I wonder if you’ve used Dorland’s Wax? It’s apparently a great sealer for watercolour and gouache (Sarah Burns has a brilliant video in regards to sealing gouache) and I personally don’t love the expense of Sennelier Fixative and the inhalation dangers concerning sprays (and OMS for that matter - so use Zest it!). Oil painters enjoy using the Dorland’s Wax to get great texture in their paintings… and I’ve been searching to see if anyone has played with Dorland’s Wax in regard to wax pastels…. There is nada (unless my search terms are rubbish). Just wondered if it’s something you may consider playing and experimenting with, especially regarding using with oil pastels? Anywho, just a thought. Keep reaching and experimenting you truly are a unique and fun inspiration and teacher x

[@sandihester]

Thank you for the kind words!!! Yes, I tried that wax years and years ago. I find that wax never fully dries and I didn’t love it. But give it a try since others have found success with it

[@gwenritch]

I just can't believe how fast these videos are over! noooo..I love watching your videos. they really inspire me. Wow on the final painting in the park. Beautiful. Thanks Sandi and I can't believe I have to wait 2 more weeks....oh well. I better get back to my easel!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad it feels like that and that you want more ❤️

[@cindypatterson8157]

Sandi, I love that piece you created ....absolutely gorgeous 😀

[@sandihester]

thank you so much Cindy!

[@debterry1007]

Thanks Sandi! I SO enjoyed watching you paint.. I'm glad you showed that on KZbin again! Actually seeing you paint inspires me..

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@carlamariestudios]

I love the music you had playing when you were outside painting... Love the new process!!

[@sandihester]

Thanks so much 😊

[@artistikitty]

Well I CAN BELIEVE Maria wanted to interview you! Congratulations! Was a really great interview and loved having the visual to accompany. Always a delight to see and hear you. ✨💜✨

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@artistikitty]

You’re so sincerely welcome. A well deserved/earned interview, Sandi.

[@loriknoke8021]

Hi Sandi, If you don't mind a suggestion ........ you could also paint the background on location and then take a few quick photos of people as you see them and add them in later. I find it difficult to add figures to my work because they are always moving so fast, so I prefer to grab a reference photo for later. That way, I am able to spend more time getting the location details and colours in and then later concentrating on getting the figures right. It also gives you a chance to be creative with how many figures and where they are placed in the work. I also love the last painting that you stretched over a board . Congrats on the art show- that's so exciting!!

[@sandihester]

I actually find it to be the opposite for me. I find I can get a looser figure if I just stare and try to memorize their shape and plop something down - of if I don’t get everything down then I just “build a figure” by waiting for another person to come by and add their head or body or whatever I’m “missing”

[@loriknoke8021]

@@sandihester It's interesting to see a different perspective on how we each work and why. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ChantelleArts]

Your studio look amazing Sandi, so inspiring ☺☺

[@sandihester]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@denisecope]

I have been watching your videos for a while now, more than a year for sure, and I just want to tell you how touched and honored I feel to have been so close in your journey. It is beautiful and so deeply inspiring to see you grow. 😘

[@sandihester]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ItsRyanStudios]

I've been watching your videos for a while Love the long form content Paintings came out great; they remind me of the New Yorker magazine covers Makes me miss the north east a lot

[@sandihester]

Glad you like them!

[@sherrypeck4062]

Oh my heart….at 20:40….my heart starts melting….your hubby and you are soooo precious…you both are so loved by each other…❤❤ your art is soooo uniquely beautiful! You are my favorite artist ever!!! God Bless you both!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you so much!!! 😭❤️

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I enjoyed everything. Nice music. Have a great weekend.

[@sandihester]

Thank you! You too!

[@izabelacichanska5781]

Wow. You've made 🎉 grom this grey landscape.

[@LCGriffith]

I love watching your process. Sandi, you inspire me.

[@MichaelWurmJr]

I just love this video soooo much! The paintings are just full of life and storytelling. Some of your best Sandi! So good!! 😍😍😍

[@sandihester]

Awe - really Michael?!?!? That makes me happy to hear - thank you friend!

[@BarbaraBoholm]

Love you and your videos,best soulmedicine ever!!!! 💖🙏🫂🌷☕🫖🥧🕯📓🖋🖌🍀🌱🌿🌺💞Warm hugs all the way from Sweden!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much !!!

[@nancyenjay7966]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. You are so generous in your videos, sharing your work, your tools and how you go about your work, I have learned so much from you and truly appreciate your videos. The paintings are wonderful and I’m really drawn to the first one you showed on paper, something about the figures that are just outlined along with those that are more complete, I don’t know, I just love it. Thank you Sandi ❤

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@sandybeaches1961]

I love your Utube Channel!! It’s my new obsession. Thank you for sharing so much of your art and life. It’s been a great distraction during a really difficult time in my life. So inspired to make art!

[@sandihester]

So sorry it’s been a difficult time but I’m glad I could provide a little inspiration here!

[@camilleschoonover4789]

Congratulations on being in an art gallery. I love your enthusiasm and your art. I love that you are so passionate about your art and it shows. Love your art so much and your cheery personality. Hope your arm heals!! 🤗

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@jlm517rocks]

listened to yr podcast before this video posted, & got so inspired, ty... using non-dominant side to stay loose & keep dominant side from tightening up the auto-correction mindset....going to play w/empty acrylic paint markers/colors...Awesome tips!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you for listening!!

[@moshkizzle]

Yess!! Love when one of my favorite art KZbinrs upload a video ❤

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@KLeonardM]

Sandi, you are utterly amazing to watch and so much fun. always inspirational.....

[@sandihester]

Well thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@maggieharte1066]

Hello Sandi, love your channel & watched your interview on Talking with Painters. When I watch your KZbin channel, I always feel that we are sitting down & having a chat over a cuppa. I live just over the boarder with Scotland & will be in Edinburgh when your work is in the Morningside Gallery. So, I will visit & hopefully make a purchase, as I love your work. Congratulations on coming to the UK, maybe we will see more of you? 🤩

[@sandihester]

Maggie that’s so exciting that you’ll be there when the show is going on 🙌 hope you’re able to snag one of my paintings - please do let me know! ❤️

[@lisaburda5490]

Sandi, your ability to SEE beauty around you and translate it onto your substrate is just phenomenal! Thank you so much for sharing! And btw the interview is great!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that!

[@c.s.102]

Congratulations on your Scotland exhibition. You must feel over the moon 🎉🎉🎉 Gonna listen tomorrow to the podcast. Take care !!

[@c.s.102]

Who is the artist with guitar ?

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@c.f.callier]

I am new to your channel and loving it so far! I love how you talk about your process and art. Seeing how you made that park view come alive is extremely inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sandihester]

Welcome!! Thank you so much!

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

It was a fantastic interview

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@quietlife7186]

Love 😍!!!

[@fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990]

I LOVE IT that painting is amazing.

[@bodaciousglass4600]

This was soooo interesting. Paintings are mwah!!

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰

[@marycorbin3057]

Sandi, where did you get your nice sized paper? Your art is evolving so much. Thank you for taking us along for the ride!!!

[@roseannehebert3682]

Loving it.

[@susanfantozzi4415]

Very productive and inspiring Sandy. I like. 😊

[@sandihester]

thank you!!!

[@paulalovesart4545]

Hello Sandi! I really loved this video and how you shared your goals and how you went after it! I am sorry to hear about the nerve in your arm, and I hope it feels better real soon. Your paintings make me smile. I love the joy you share, in every way. God bless you, Sandi! Paula

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@anapaulaotero-illustration875]

Just finished whatching your interview. Loved it! I think you were able to share even more knolage. Thank you!

[@sandihester]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannaantes5262]

❤Love your work at the park!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you! 😊

[@anapaulaotero-illustration875]

I'm really into this work you've been doing lately, Sandi! Glorious!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@jam4441]

Loved the paper paintings and the last canvas painting. I think sometime prepared surface with texture can take away from the expression of your actual brush stokes of paint if that makes sense. Please dont take this as a negative comment at all rather I would say a compliment as your brush marks are so much fun all on their own.

[@sandihester]

totally understand that!

[@Sonia-vp4pf]

Love the park series Sandi. So many dogs- a dream come true!!

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh thank you!!

[@sookythehousecat]

Just went to see the Small Paintings exhibition at the Morningside Gallery. So cool to see your work there alongside some other really great work. The super-friendly gallerist told me we were the second folks to ask about your work!

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh that’s amazing!!!! Thanks for asking about me and thanks so much for going by AND for telling me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sookythehousecat]

And to be clear, I meant we were the second people TODAY! She said lots of others had mentioned you!

[@sandihester]

@@sookythehousecat ohhhhh that’s so good to hear!!! So glad people are going by!

[@impish22]

Making my Friday more fun and complete, thanks Sandi

[@sandihester]

That makes me happy to hear!

[@janineheifetz8825]

Wow! Congratulations!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!

[@traceymuscat4917]

Wow I couldn’t believe that was the same park! Just shows how creative you are. Love the studio preparation for the first piece, that was so clever, and the result was fantastic.

[@sandihester]

I think the process of studio prep worked good and I'll probably give it a go in the future too

[@WilmaBadenhorst-i8u]

Oh Sandi its beautiful! Love the park paintings and thank you for sharing your process. So very inspiring...now I want to go paint😊

[@sandihester]

Awesome! Have fun painting!

[@Gianna-Isis]

so happy i found you sandi 💗 incredible

[@sandihester]

glad you are here!!!

[@Gianna-Isis]

@@sandihester 💞

[@cotinoulili6282]

Chaque fois que je regarde vos vidéos j’ai envie de peindre, c’est très inspirant, merci et bravo, beau travail très spontané et vivant ! 😊

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad that they make you want to paint!

[@elizabethcameron6045]

Bravo, Sandi! Bravo!

[@deborahmeyers551]

Can't wait to hear the podcast love your very beautiful park paintings all of them this was sooo inspiring congratulations on the gallery youre amaizing healing to that hand keep warm 😊❤

[@sandihester]

thank you so much Deborah!!!

[@shelleoshelle7252]

Oh my. Those park paintings are wonderful. Thank you for sharing the experience with us.

[@sandihester]

Glad you like them!

[@malsrfun2956]

❤❤❤ You always give me ideas about my own work when you talk about process! Bright is better! Congrats on the show!❤❤❤

[@sandihester]

I'm so glad!

[@cindypatterson8157]

Oh yeah, I've just contacted the gallery, can't wait to see all the art

[@sandihester]

awesome!

[@Anonymoi]

Very interesting video. Near the beginning you said you were going to put links for some other interviews you liked on Talking With Painters but I don’t see them… not sure if I am just overlooking them. The clips you showed made me want to watch those videos, too.

[@sandihester]

Ohhhh I forgot to do that! I’ll add that today!

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Juicy art fun! Thanks for sharing your process, as always!

[@sandihester]

My pleasure!

[@scoanime]

Loved loved loved this video. It's one of my new favorites. So inspiring and fun.

[@sandihester]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquiharris9806]

Still so encouraged as I binge watch your videos. Who is the singer in this one - beautiful song!

[@Samantha_tookey197]

I love your painting, it’s such fun! The colours are so pretty too. I watched your interview this morning, it was really good, what she said about you being so pretty, I agree, you have a timeless ageless beauty that matches your girlish sense of fun ❤ I’ll try and get to see your paintings at the gallery, I live not too far away from Scotland, I’ll have to see how close to the border it is ❤❤❤ your last painting as soon as I saw it I immediately thought of Lowry’s work x

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much - really appreciate that!

[@Judi-Graff]

I love it. So fun. So much to look at.

[@sandihester]

Thanks Judi!

[@melissapaints]

Love this video so much and of course your work is delightful. ❤

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@noa6200]

Love it! All of it! Thank you for showing so much of your process and studies - you actually make some of it look fun (I have no patience or get bored easy... plop it down and move onnnn, when clearly I miss out this way) and grats on the interview and gallery! You are doing fabuuulous

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@caroldrummond1389]

good job Sandi!

[@TheYellowsun76]

So exciting about the gallery exhibit! I loved the interview and this new process you have discovered for yourself, both pieces are so full of life!

[@sandihester]

Yay, thank you!

[@sayleonara1829]

I love everything about it! I am speechless at how wonderful these paintings turned out. Btw your christmas tree decor is so so cute 💝🍭made me smile, Thanks Sandi! :-)

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@camilleschoonover4789]

Your are so talented sweet lady!!🤗

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@liz-anna2365]

Congrats on the show!

[@sandihester]

Thanks so much!!!

[@KMONTES_ART]

Ahhh I have a variation of that painting of yours 😍

[@lifeinseason]

Found you through the podcast! Subscribed and checking out your channel now 😊

[@sandihester]

Oh nice!!! Welcome and I hope you enjoy watching!

[@adelinedenis5019]

So inspiring...thank you very much...and the song in the parc..the name of the song please?

[@sharonkay1696]

Sandy, why wouldn’t she interview you? You ARE one of the best artist.

[@RachelTheArtist]

Sandi, we need a still life class!

[@sandihester]

I know 🥰 - I’ll find time at some point! I’m just now trying to get back into them myself

[@christinebarone2151]

Twice in one week. 🎉 yay. I’m happy to start my weekend this way. I loved the song can you tell me who the artist is. Thanks Sandi.

[@sandihester]

Wonderful!❤️

[@alisonpeters9443]

Hello I’m new to your site I love your work I knew in acrylic what paper do you use I don’t want to invest in paper that I cannot use thank you

[@lilyrosenberg6215]

Hi ❤❤Sandi, first I want to tell you that you are so fun to watch hoe real you are with us in front of the camera. I love you! Your way of teaching and sharing your life is a gift to me….. I would like to ask you what paints did you use in the background of your park landscapes..? The ones you kept going back. I really like how the turned out. Thank you beautiful Sandi.😊

[@sandihester]

I used my acrylic paints. If you want to know more about them I have a whole class on my acrylics - how I use them, store them, favorite color mixes, varnishing, etc if you’d like to check it out

[@MyGWDS]

Beautiful! Definitely getting my wheels turning. Did you prep your paper the way you prep your sketchbook paper?

[@sandihester]

no, just went right in with paint

[@deborahruth5072]

You have come a long way since I first started watching you. You have helped me to get out of my comfort zone and explore different styles in my search to find me in my art.