4 ART TIPS THAT HAVE AGED WELL

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

“Art takes as long as it takes.” I love this so much. Thank you, Sandy.

[@jillwiswall5386]

What wonderful advice! The best lesson I learned from my art professor was to see the beauty in imperfection, and to appreciate the hand of the artist.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Well said!

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

Thanks for introducing us to Gay Holland and for sharing your precious memories. The drawing is awesome!

[@PsyAmb]

I had a similar experience visiting the studio of Australian artist Vali Myers. I was frustrated with how long colored pencil drawings were taking me to finish. When I asked Ms Myers how long she takes to complete an artwork she said "As long as they take, if you rush anything you will live a life of regret and your art will have no real meaning in the world".

[@dorothyminor7581]

The true value of a mentor!

[@annajavier5712]

I loved your talk and your drawing

[@Sandy-yd6ot]

Yes, yes, yes about letting colored pencils shine on their own merits! Great video!

[@aartadventure]

Apart from our parents, many people reflect on our teachers and professors having the greatest impact on our thinking and intellectual development. I've been lucky to have some exceptional teachers, and blessed to be able to teach many thousands of students over 16 years of teaching. This video is a wonderful homage to what sounds like a fantastic teacher, skilled artist, and interesting person. Thank you also for sharing Gay's books with us - they are just delightful!

[@taylors726]

This is lovely, Sandy! What a blessing that you were able to have that time with Gay!

[@deborahreeder2901]

Wow! Gay's work is absolutely divine. Your high-school project is great. You obviously had a good start toward your art journey, even before college. Your professor would be pleased and impressed with your artwork and teaching skills.

[@claudettemiskell4839]

I’ve only just watched the intro, but it’s hard to imagine one better than your high school bee! You are fortunate in the support you received. My life was just the opposite. I loved art from the very beginning, but it was repeatedly pounded into my head that😊 I couldn’t make a career from art, so I wouldn’t receive the support that I would need for college, or even community classes. Fortunately, I had a wonderful extended family member who rented a room from us, and taught several venues. Whenever she had a free moment, my classes would begin. She also loved jig-saw puzzles, so when she sat down at the puzzle table, the art techniques or even art history would begin. She gave me her old supplies, and I used all of my allowance. Then I woue 😊.

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

Thank you hon for validating everything I believe in. And always have.

[@MrsBarnabas]

Sandy, I love both these bee pictures! There's absolutely nothing wrong with the older version! The colours work really well together, each making the others 'alive'. The way you've coloured the flower gives it shape, and the highlights create the illusion of a curve so well that I feel that little insects can happily travel under and over them. The seed pattern also make it seem that the flower is smiling at giving its goodness to the bee and its protection of, and a playground for, the bugs. And the bee himself? He fits perfectly into the beautiful simplicity of the whole concept. It's a piece of art which I would happily have on the wall of my studio, because it is so colourful, so fresh, in its simplicity, which speaks of a lot of work done and a wonderful instinct to be able to achieve this lovely, happy effect. This is just a perfect illustration of so much that is lacking currently on ArtTube. Freshness, originality, good composition, glorious colour combinations. This, too, is something which AI (and a lot of ArtTubers!!!!) cannot replicate because it (and they) are slaves of the computer age. As for the four 'advices'? Yes, to all four, but "Yes, yes!! "(no 1), and "Yes!" (no 2 - equally important, but more commonly talked about). "Yes, yes, yes!!!" (no 3) and "Yes , yes, yes!!!" (no 4) All four really matter, but this just gives my personal response to each. *Thank you!!!!!!*

[@SandyAllnock1]

😍😍😍😍

[@Hopinforpeaceonearth]

You are my favorite artist. Thanks for the last 10 years. Your lessons are cherished. Happy Anniversary!!!

[@shona4321]

Beautiful drawing! What a gift to have had that experience with your professor.

[@deborahbloom4624]

Congratulations, Sandy!

[@nancymcculley8674]

Oh my goodness. You were so lucky to have a Art instructor with that kind of wisdom. Sandy you are so unselfish about sharing your pathway into your own Art thank you for your help.

[@Ladycrafty6]

What a blessing to be able to join such a talented artist in your formative art years! Love all of the illustrations! ❤

[@debcarroll8055]

Those books are gorgeous! And your Bee came out gorgeous too!

[@judithcoppa8901]

As I am watching this video and finding myself mesmerized with both your narration and your coloring, I keep wishing I had your talent. You brought that piece that in reality is a one-dimension piece into a three-dimension masterpiece. God has blessed you with many talents. Your voice is so soothing, and your voice illustrates beautifully what you are talking about which makes the listener transfer into that world. May God keep on blessing you always.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you so much!

[@athieliagriffin7957]

What a wonderful video, paying tribute to someone who taught you and expanded your world of art. She's so right about time and effort. Think how long Leonardo da Vinci took painting the Mona Lisa. Thanks for sharing!

[@michellef1847]

That was very cool. Learned a lot watching the process and from your tips. But that story of getting to know such a talented illustrator so personally. That was beautiful.

[@Gypsisoul1111]

I just loved hearing the stories and tips of your art professor.

[@strawbrryfld1]

Beautiful work Sandy ! ❤The way you lay your colors… a personal struggle of mine !😂

[@SandyAllnock1]

😊 thank you…decades of practice ❤️

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

You’ve come a long way baby! Lovely

[@DotyML]

Beautiful picture and great advice.

[@rmclarke15]

What a beautiful post. Full of insight, acknowledgement and teaching on multiple levels! Thank you.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JanetBuol]

I loved listening to this tribute. And, learned so much from both you and Gay.

[@fuzzydragons]

really nice upgrade! yeah pencils should look like pencils🥰 thats why like them, the texture they make

[@Thereses-Crafty-Cabana]

Thanks your sharing your art journey with Gay! What valuable lessons you learned and remembered!!! Your artwork is amazing and this bee painting is beautiful!!! I do love that you left the texture of colored pencil in there!

[@sunnyday6465]

Thanks for the wonderful tips. Beautiful drawing!

[@SandyAllnock1]

My pleasure 😊

[@stefperry4142]

Thanks so much for sharing the tips you learned and all the beautiful illustrations- both hers and yours! Congratulations on your 10 year Artiversary!

[@dawsonteresa7431]

Awesome, beautiful work. I love colored pencil and need to go take your classes that I purchased that I haven't gotten to :( Thank you for sharing your talent and stories. We appreciate!

[@dinacarroll9211]

You always have the best art advice. It’s great to hear the advice that helped you be the artist you are.

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@huskytail]

What an amazing piece of art

[@maggieyager1840]

Love the textures your created.

[@handmadebymirella]

How stunning!

[@mpp2498]

So enjoyed your talk. Pencil is my favorite coloring medium although I have dabbled in ceramic, watercolor, acrylics throughout my life. Wished I'd had training like this! Still, I love various art mediums and learning from real artists like you. I really like your realistic color and drawing style!

[@Makbabe72]

Loved the story along with the art!

[@jacquiepeters8583]

Absolutely gorgeous !!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you so much!!

[@timeenuf4200]

YEAH YOU! You have definitely been an inspiration to me. Thank you and best wishes for your continued success.

[@joeytipping7436]

Wow, just a gorgeous project! 😍😍

[@richardandjanjarvis3861]

Lovely memories of Gay. Thank you. What pencils were you using? Mine don't layer up half as well as those do.

[@SandyAllnock1]

These are Luminance-Gay hooked me on Prismacolor but I decided to bring out the expensive ones for this drawing 😍

[@chantalrochon3566]

Love your channel ❤Thank you for this video😊

[@SandyAllnock1]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabetheliuk9373]

Wow this is stunning. You learn well. Lol.

[@theamoore6787]

Beautiful Bee! I love the texture of the pencil on that paper. What paper did you use for this piece?

[@theamoore6787]

Ooops! I forgot to look in the doobly-do… Stonehenge pad. I have not tried that paper with cp. I will have to buy a few sheets or a pad.

[@SandyAllnock1]

You might just fall in love with it :)

[@gingerpie1978]

Love this! Are these special colored pencils?

[@SandyAllnock1]

Luminance, but a similar thing could be done with Polychromos or Prismacolor.

[@greatvarda8688]

❤

[@4chencookie1]

Such an amazing piece, and what a sweet and beautiful story about Gay. She sounds like an amazing art professor/teacher. I wish I had a teacher like that. Have you thought about reconnecting with her?

[@SandyAllnock1]

She passed away a few months ago, as I said…😢

[@4chencookie1]

@@SandyAllnock1 Oh my goodness Sandy , I am such an idiot and so sorry. I must idiot missed when you said that. I have 2 senior dogs (and one is blind and deaf, so sometimes I get distracted, my little fur baby gets around pretty good for her condition, and she is still pretty peppy). Again, I am so sorry I didn't hear that part.😥 I'm sure she is smiling down, knowing that you still talk abou her being such an influence on you, and your wonderful art that you share with us here (and your classes) on KZbin.

[@imageimah145]

I really love this bee drawing, I love color pencils too, I am not a proffesional, but I love to draw, and I got a question, what kind of paper you recomend to use for color pencils and what brend of color pencils use. As I told you I really love that drawing. I hope you can see this message, thanks.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Hi there! I love Stonehenge for colored pencil, such great texture 😍 I used Luminance pencils here, but usually I use Prismacolor which are less expensive.

[@imageimah145]

I really appreciate it your time to answer my question. Thanks.

[@magdalenaparra2011]

A la espera 😃✏️✏️🌈

[@michaelbatz1850]

greatfull 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angelinamichelle8474]

Not only boys love bugs!!! Lots of girls do to! After all it was written by a girl...

[@SandyAllnock1]

True…just not THIS girl 😱