STUDIO VLOG n.19: MAKING ART WITH HANDMADE PENS

Into the woods we go! Yep, in this video my art store is in the woods and I'll be hand carving my own art tools and then making art with those tools. These new tool will be a permanent fixture in my studio now! The inks I used in the video are listen below. Hope you enjoy it!
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[@barbarabreidenbach3717]

Dear Sandi, first of all, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Many many many years ago, when I was a child, I lived with my grandparents in an old farmhouse, we had dogs and cats and ducks ... most of the time, when we go out for walks with my grandpa, our two cats join us on our walks, then ducks did this too ... your video was heartwarming and very special to me. Wonderful. Thanks. Barbara from Germany

[@sandihester]

Thank you Barbara - I'm thrilled you're enjoying the channel so much!

[@geraldinerodriguez6290]

Your imagination and talent are so inspiring. Your best videos show you working and using your materials. Loved the work with Wooden Birch sticks. So elegant.

[@moniqueasselin6254]

Wow Sandi, that coffee spoon is amazing!

[@farbentanzerinsusanne]

I love watching you paint. Thank you for your magical, colorful and inspiring vlogs love Sandi🤩🌈🌟 Now I grab my bamboo pen and ink and draw my kitchen :-) 🤗

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it and that it makes you want to go create! Win win!

[@sigrunella1]

It's like a magic wand!!!

[@sandihester]

😂

[@judykeathley7094]

Wow Sandi you are a woman of many talents ! All that carving business is impressive ! That stick wrapped with leather and black stitch is an art piece in and of itself. Really beautiful. A very fun-- and as always inspiring-video. Thank you. That orange cat cracks me up.

[@sandihester]

Hopefully all my “talents” will help this channel be a little diverse 😂. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Studio_Ntea]

And with perfect timing, I had my last sip of coffee just as the video was ending. Thank you so much for this video! Fridays have become my fav days due to your videos, they make me so happy and inspired. I can't really put my finger on exactly what it is that makes it, but it sure as heck do! And as I said on instagram, about choosing thumbnail: I just can't resist that tiny axe! :D That model is my absolute fav when it comes to carving! When I was studying historical crafts some years ago, we went on a visit to the factory of Gränsfors and watched them being made. So cool! I've seen a few videos around the tube with ppl making drawing tools from sticks, and gosh dangit, you all make it look like so much fun! I have several jars of sticks standing here and there in my apartment, waiting to be turned into some cool project. I guess drawing tools will be the next thing :) Ok, that was my essay :P Have a wonderful week!

[@sandihester]

Wow - really?! I'm so glad you look forward to them each week. I try so hard to get one out each week and feel bad when I miss one - but life does happen - or sometimes one just takes longer. Sooo cool about visiting the factory. Yes, go make some drawing tools with those sticks!

[@jasperlotushawkins7607]

Hi Sandi! I love your custom made sketching tools. It’s interesting how the marks they make are their own, limb-like blended with your mindful application. You’re a huge inspiration. Sweet seeing your cat interacting with you, out on a forest adventure. 🙂

[@sandihester]

Jasper I'm SOOOO glad you liked it!!! I'm so thankful you find this space a place of inspiration- thank you for your kind comment!

[@sandylee1717]

Magic wand!

[@Dawnasy]

So fun exploring with you Sandi! Wonderful you are! Thank you!☺️😘🥰😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sandihester]

Thank you 🥰

[@gretchensharples7071]

Love the carves spoons and other things you’ve carved! So cute and I’m so impressed!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Gretchen!

[@priyajoshi2323]

gorgeous gorgeous gorgeouss video, so inspired to practise this way!

[@meganarline]

What a fun sketching tool. I love your spoons too. I would love to carve a spoon or scoop someday.

[@gradyhester4456]

These "pens" are my favorite price! So cool... Nice job, babe!

[@sandihester]

TOTALLY agree babe!

[@MT-2020]

I love the turkey noses.

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Sandi I I've been loving your videos always thumbs up not going to comment everytime because you will feel to reply I know you are busy darling but you are inspiring me your beautiful magnetic energy and awesome artwork appreciate your sence of humour and choice of words your awesome personality 😘 please know I will comment for new ones but always thumbs up xxxxxxx

[@sandihester]

😊 thank you!!!

[@kathleenbain3952]

Thanks Sandi. I love the connection that forms between you and your ‘stick’. It becomes an extension between your creativity and paper. I’m going to find my own ‘stick’ and give this a go. 😁🥰

[@sandihester]

Ohhh good - I hope you like it as much as I have!!!!

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

No really, your stitching on the leather is lovely. This new tool has opened up a new direction in your creativity. Very interesting...

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@madelynsmith8281]

Love all the carved out pens and spoons. I need to work some more on loose painting. Most all of my work is detailed. Really enjoy when you are taking us outside on an adventure. ❤

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@Studio_Ntea]

I have my coffee, I have saffron cookies and my sketchbook, I'm so ready to watch this video! :D

[@sandihester]

Saffron Cookies - never hear of those! Hope you enjoy it!

[@julietoye9872]

Your wooden carving is wonderful! Love the spoons. And the pens 😊💞

[@sandihester]

Thank you Julie!

[@stacys447]

The spoons were super fun! Thanks!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@laughsdaily]

Enjoyed!... now I need to bust out my bamboo and chop sticks and make some art... Thank you :)

[@sandihester]

Thank you! AND yes you do! Have fun with it!

[@meenakshikrishnan2776]

Love your videos! That wooden stick pen adds so must texture with just line work. I love it! Love the bird 😄

[@sandihester]

It totally does! It's really a fun tool. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@LongRideHome29]

I love all of this! The blue ink ones remind me of blue & white fine china. Very cool

[@sandihester]

ohhhh - yes! the blue china! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurar430]

I thought you were stitching a special cat toy with the leather!🤣 I love your coffee scoop!

[@gayebrodie9664]

Thanks Sandi for another great video. I love using stick brushes, its pretty impossible to stay tight using them and they all have a bit of a mind their own which is great!!

[@sandihester]

Totally agree that it's pretty hard to be tight with them! So glad you liked the video Gaye!

[@debbiedew1]

That coffee spoon is amazing!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Debbie!

[@michelepastele5347]

loved this video! what a beautiful tool u made! There was something very special about those ink drawings - loose and flowing, and I like the sepia and blue. It makes me want to go out and find some sticks to use for drawing --- thank you!

[@sandihester]

So glad you liked it Michele!!! Get out there and find you a nice stick and give it a try!

[@LeighaLeighton]

Lovely work!! 💕💕🐯

[@sandihester]

Thank you! 😊

[@love-light369]

"I'm just gonna pause (paws)"!!! 😅 Just me?! 😏😉

[@mahro0oz951]

I really like your art studio ❤️🌹

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much!

[@meredithboswell4003]

They are great

[@michelepastele5347]

Hi Sandi - I finally got my black paper journals - so exciting. I was just wondering if you could recommend any manufacturers for gel pens (or something else) that shows up well on black paper. Thanks for any help you can offer with this! x

[@sandihester]

Oh that's so fun Michele!!! Yes, I love the Jelly Roll pens - they are the only ones I use and I really really love them

[@sandihester]

I spelled that wrong - Gelly Roll

[@ArAnkitKumar]

Hi, your work is awesome ma'am, I wana learn online from you

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@ArAnkitKumar]

@@sandihester your welcome ma'am, actually m an Architect from India, from today I wana again start painting

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

New to your channel ☺️ hi 🙋‍♀️

[@sandihester]

Welcome Rebecca!!! So glad to have you here!

[@christinebarone2151]

I haven’t tried INDIA ink yet.. I will though.

[@sandihester]

Hope you like it!

[@doloresh.4515]

How do you store your loose drawings? Thanks 🙏