SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE that Changed My Life

[@lynna5362]

Hi Wendy, My mother passed away this morning, and the grief is so raw. As she was passing over to the other side, I saw a fairy/angel with wings and a long flowing gold dress, which I am going to try and paint just because of you and your wonderful kind vlogs. Thank you for being there for me

[@ShirleySmithArt]

My condolences on the passing of your mom. 🫶🏻creating helps the grieving process.

[@sylvieauguste280]

Oh so sad. Thoughts from France for you.

[@hannahcrumley3103]

I am so sorry that you are going through such an incredible loss!!! I have lost my whole family, it was just my sister and I left , she passed away in December 2023. When I was finally able to paint again I created a piece with special meaning for her- a very healing process! I have felt Gods hand on me through this grief- it’s awful but He is able to redeem even this! Being creative is a gift on so many levels! I’m praying for you as you navigate this life without your mom, may God wrap you in peace and comfort. The love remains- and that makes the separation hard but we wouldn’t have it any other way but to have loved so well that it hurts! 💕

[@GenaKimball]

So sorry.

[@erikabirch7024]

Condolences Lynna 💐

[@janew4690]

At 77 I would be honored for people to paint older woman. Our faces show love, wisdom and growth. We are beautiful with our lines and twinkling eyes. If we are fortunate to live long each one of us will have this and should be proud of who and what we are. This was a wonderful enlightening video. I am still making art and enjoying the process and just love to learn. You are a treasure for woman of all ages. Your grand baby will change you and make you more whole. She must be beautiful like her mum and grandmum before her. 🧚🧚‍♀🧚‍♂

[@cps7915]

I would love if you offered a short mini workshop on drawing faces❤. I’m sure so many of us would join in.

[@AnneDonnelly-rb8kl]

Wendy, I liked your ‘wise older woman’ and hope that you focus on a series of them. ‘Transformation’. I have been changing my life and healing my body over the past 2yrs, and recently, someone who didn’t know me and was sensitive, her face lit up as she asked me “had I been undergoing transformation?” So affirming for me. Enjoy the energy in the process of changing and growing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Lovely to hear your process of growing and changing was affirmed like that xx I may do a series yes! x

[@pennywollett3953]

I challenged myself to create an artwork every day and I posted it on Facebook to keep myself honest. I was able to do it for 280 days straight. It really bumped up my art skills so much. My Facebook friends really loved it and supported my journey. It was the best thing I could have done for my artistic soul.

[@heidilorenz3517]

woo wee well done on 280 days that's a brilliant challenge. Longest I've done is 30 but I do one at least a year and the growth is palable...280 tho...wow!!

[@pennywollett3953]

@heidilorenz3517 thanks 😊, it was a Challenge!

[@clc3897]

Personal challenges are probably the most incredible life altering things you can do for yourself. Whether it is a one month challenge or a “however long it takes” challenge, the mere fact that you have to set time aside to do the challenge is the foundation of improving yourself or your skills. I have recently finished copying the entire Bible because I wanted to improve and change my handwriting. What started as an exercise in handwriting practice ended up as a”let’s finish handwriting the entire Bible” challenge. It took me a little more than two years to do all 66 books in the Bible, and that was because almost every single day I set aside time to sit down and write no matter how I felt about it. Yes, there were days when I couldn’t due to various reasons, but if I missed a day a made up for it by doubling up the number of pages or chapters I wrote. I’ve learned more things about the Bible than I ever did my entire life before, and at the same time I learned what I am capable of doing if I just get to doing it. I am also an artist and an art teacher, a mom and a wife as well, so the idea that I only wrote is not even remotely close to the truth. I also painted and created many artworks, I prepared and taught my lessons, I cooked, kept the house, and sewed (yes, I also hand sew and crochet) and commuted to work two hours a day. You would be surprised how much one can do if one just stops scrolling and clicking on nonsense on the internet. I always look at those who lived back in the 1800s and how much they accomplished in their lifetime and yet they had no cars, no washing machines, and no malls or supermarkets. How did they get around to producing so much art? I want that recipe for life.

[@ameliaforbes5210]

Your amazing!! ❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes!!! Life without the scrolling! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@cookiebear76]

Not that you looked unhealthy before but I can see a glow about you now. Whatever you’re up to, keep going! I am working on procrastination. My challenge is to recognize when it’s happening and write it down in a hash mark style with the “excuse” for not starting something.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

I actually love the Forest Pixie the most. She is absolutely beautiful. The eyes are awesome and the whole composition is just out of this world magical. I adore the Forest Pixie. 🙂💖 Huggs from the Schurwald Forest, Germany. 🌲🌲🌲🍄🍄🍄🌲🌲🌲

[@jameshopkins7507]

I like the idea of "communing" with one's art. That's exactly how I feel about my relationship with my art (I'm a writer).

[@DeniseRamsey-bn6qc]

Thank you for sharing. You are helping me so much with your words and loving vibes. You and your art is inspiring. I lost my husband of 46 years in Sept. He bought me my first paints 40 years ago. He always encouraged me to paint. Recently KZbin algorithms showed me you. ❤I am grateful for you.

[@theodorabrown144]

Paint my friend! I lost my soul mate 5 years ago. What got me through my first year without him was a sketchbook I titled The Healing Forest. Every day I drew tree after tree using pencil,ink and watercolor pencils. Nothing but trees. The sketch book became a forest that truly started to put my broken heart back together. I haven't stopped painting and drawing.❤

[@luminous3087]

Infinite love 🩵🩵🩵

[@samstruys3088]

The last girl looks so alive. The others seem more like illustrations, nice in their own way. But the girl from day 7 is so young, fresh and happy with her almost half smile. She is from the romantic period, like a real painting from then. Well done on doing all these challenges that make you happier.... 😊.

[@prairiecherie5743]

Maiden, mother, and crone. The stages of a woman’s life. Love watching you work. ❤❤❤ I love the green goddess. Earth fairie!

[@AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro]

For example I have a few trolleys and a few different size easels for my different projects. ❤🎉😊 I find that categorization of these trolleys help with easy access to supplies permitting me timing between each project moving around the studio in an organized manner. ❤🎉😊

[@magnoliabird]

The last little lady is one of my faves of yours❤

[@pmcallister]

This is what I need right now. Lot of healing needed here across the pond. 😢

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Being creative definitely helps us process life doesn’t it xxx

[@kathysunshine699]

It seems likee everybody on you tube,whether whimsical or more realistic, they always do females of a certain age,still young and still pretty, all have the same and basic flowy type hair.I want to draw/paint the Elders who show their aging on their face and hands….All the wrinkles and warts, thinning hair and even missing teeth. I do geriatric care ( have for over 50 years)… I love my patients faces.their faces and necks and hands a road map from a life well lived or maybe not so well, but with great tenacity and much loss. I just cannot get the skin right,like the shadowing of wrinkles,neck and hands. Even the hair is of a different texture, than when we are younger.. Does anyone know of a channel or book tutorial of aging people and animals?… I make pictures to give my patients, just to make them smile( not because I am all that talented)… but they get so tickled when I attempt to draw from a very old picture of loved ones and they can tell who it was supposed to be!( probably because of the same clothes as in the picture😬😂)❤

[@barbaraoertli5947]

Love your last piece with no pencil sketch, it looks… more sculpted? Integrated? Thanks as always for the inspiration!

[@labcat647]

Your fairies are so youthful and lovely... but grandmothers are by far the most endearing fairies in most people's lives. I challenge you to paint beautiful portraits of our more senior fairies. They deserve to be graced by your talents.

[@CMoore8539]

That’s a Beautiful Idea!!!💞

[@morganniciomhair8284]

I love that idea!I have an old photo of a very old Galway woman with her shawl.On my alter.She is so " weathered" and beautiful and strong.She comforts me especially since mum died.We don't see enough beautiful images of our elders.I think sometimes I get stuck painting beautiful Goddesses with flowing hair and gowns.I think I will try to capture the beauty of our Elders next.❤

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Ohh yes a beautiful crone fairy ❤️

[@imagenthymestudiogardens9417]

Dear Wendy, I LOVED it when you put on your flower crown! This video was truly inspiring for me. Thank you! Be gentle -- with yourself xx

[@ginacunningham2861]

I've changed my art practice. I am making art for myself in my small sketchbook. I am using a limited palette and practising skills and tiny compositions. I'm doing this each day when I have a pocket of time. I'm excited again and notice the small changes I can tweak next time. Thank you for your insightful video.

[@annariginalmake]

"closing tabs".......I TotaLLy hear this- that is pretty much what I'm doing- literally & metaphorically, at the moment. Love your channel

[@oliveappleby8672]

Your ‘bad’ paintings are million times better than my forts😅. I’m feeling off at the moment as my doctor has changed one of my medications and I think it’s effecting me, until I get used to it. 😳. Still your enthusiasm does help and I’m out in my studio (shed) doing something. Thanks Wendy🖌🖌🎉🎉🎨🎨❤️

[@kymcrowart7876]

Wendy, can you do a little bit on one of the next video about your color palette choices? How you choose? Is it a pre meditated choice? Do you decide …oh I’ll do a sketch of “such” and I’ll use this color palette….is it thought out ahead of time and laid out before starting? Or do you just get going on and make these decisions intuitively once you get going? Also….a very wise statement I heard about posh art supplies…we are always worried we will waste them, however the only wasted art supplies are the art supplies locked away and never used! So I agree…get out the good stuff and get going!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

of course, I limit my palette these days and do have some favourite colours. I did choose my colours before I started and laid my palette out. Later in the process it can get intuitive and I will add more colours as I go. Psh psh to posh art supplies yes! xx

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello Wendy! Your Little Ladies are gorgeous and I always appreciate seeing your creative process. You’re becoming more beautiful as time marches on! Congrats on becoming a grandmother! Sending hugs and fond thoughts from USA!🌻

[@AngelaLochCross]

Beautiful progress, Wendy! I have the exact opposite issue when I'm sketching with not getting near enough contrast That's what I admire about watching your process: while I'm being too precise and subtle, your work is more loose and bold. Thank you for sharing your creative process on KZbin. We definitely need to challenge ourselves. I find that if we do not, life will come up with challenges for us. I'd much rather choose my own adventure as it were. 😆

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

You can do it! Try going monochromatic studies, premix 5 tonal values and only use those !!!

[@sylviealexandris6696]

I’ve just started playing with water colours. I did a deep dive/ obsession in drawing flowers with foreshortened petal. I’ve been drawing flowers for 2 months everyday. I have to say I’ve enjoyed it and am seeing improvement. That feels good! I just started faces this week. Bigger challenge! Thanks for you channel and work. This hits home big time. ❤

[@ehpeachylove]

Hello sweet Wendy, I watched this twice this evening, I can tell your feeling better by the excitement and speed the way your voice sounded. I enjoyed this video and the reinforcement of giving ourselves some grace, to challenge ourselves. Use our good papers, paints and give our selves compassion… we all have good days and bad days… You are so open and honest… I’m not put off one bit… you’ve helped me a lot today… Thank you my dear friend. Time to explore mor and get busy… positive talk and much appreciated of your time. Much love to you and James. Loved the old crone! Hehe!

[@joannebredin371]

Another wonderful recording Wendy. So helpful ,,, I have been doing a similar challenge myself, and I have noticed an improvement in my personal contentment which meant I was just so much happier. Sketching, painting and crochet are my artistic outlets. I think making a conscious decision to give some time to it, is the first step and then doing it is the next step. Even 5 minutes spent on your art or craft is better then none at all.

[@suev4143]

I love the ladies from your challenge; how wonderful that they've floated out of the mist to come to life on the pages. They are ephemeral with your use of light, how exciting to see you explore. I commune with my paintings before my charcters get names as well, and once named, when repainted or redrawn their personality becomes more evident. Right now i am still in reorg mode, cleaning closets and decluttering. Recovering from illness and injuries, and focussing on becoming stronger and healthier, has meant that art has taken a backseat, just sketching lately, to keep in practice. A challenge sounds tempting, but healing my body, and streamlining my home and studio (thanks Wendy, your example of reorganising inspired me) is my priority for the present. I'm so excited for you for getting through the challenge, and learning and gaining so much. I hope you've learned more about your energy patterns and can utilise this going forward. Love and light always, and hope those new little ladies in your life share their names, and show more of their personality. I always love seeing your art. 🧡❤️💜✨✨✨

[@huevo13digital]

A very Big THANK YOU for everything sharing in this channel.

[@kayfleming9821]

The last painting, the one where you didn't draw the face first, is a lovely, natural image; she reminds me of a character out of Jane Austen! Thanks for sharing all your ideas, wisdom, and encouragement! I'm currently in the midst of finishing up some house projects as well as making some needed changes in my studio, and when those are done I'll be getting back to my studio to "art" more intentionally. I will be setting a challenge for myself in the near future, thanks to you! Blessed Be those shining lights!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh enjoy when you get there and in your newly organised space! xx And yes, I thought she was Lillie Langtry! xx

[@dariaa190]

I loved this and your last upload so much, as they were gentle and "artisty". Thank you so very much for showing up ❤

[@judithmalan1502]

Lively, lovely to see you in such creative motion-ability...delightful

[@tannaorr4133]

Very inspiring video Wendy. Thank you. A few months ago a friend and I decided we would challenge each other to every day doing something creative and sharing with each other. Been so beneficial for both of us. No guidelines or rules, just create and share.

[@twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577]

Great day to start a new 7 day challenge. I feel this pull to create more from imagination than a printed subject. Thanks for explaining this process is a way for the "Ideas" to spread their wings.

[@kathykeough6598]

Most beautiful kindness to you today for sharing with us.

[@crystalipock9725]

You always give me so much joy. I was in my sketchbook today when I watched your video; pushing myself outside of my comfort zone! In joy of course! I was so happy for your video today of all days, and I am a hobbyist who is teaching myself to draw, and I haven't put the time (daily) in that I need to to improve my skills, and I can see that using your methods will jump start me on the daily practice I need to institute while consistently pushing myself to get out of my comfort zone to hone new skills that I know for sure I need to work on that I lack. Like depth perception, portraiture and other things like drawing animals. I am a true beginner, but you really inspire me to keep going, and keep creating no matter that I fell behind. I can start over today and set goals and see my improvement in just 7 short days with real consistency. Thanks so much for everything you do and all you inspire me to do! Have a lovely week. You and James! Thanks again! Woohoo to creating!! (No matter what stage you're at!😁)

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes! Do it! It will change your world! 🌍 😚😚✨✨🫶🏼

[@janetlynn3397]

Thank you for this ⚘️ I need this right now in my life

[@amberrichards8078]

Hi Wendy, thanks for sharing your challenge and definitely want you to give myself a 7 day challenge. I have to say your green fairy I love, and would say was one of your best, and so life like. I guess it is a matter of taste. And I enjoy doing old crones, and was nice to see you doing an older woman. The older they are the noted character they have in. Their face. X

[@juliewright8426]

You are looking fantastic Wendy. Great video thanks❤

[@janeadlington7150]

This made me think of the book Atomic Habits. It's the small changes we make on the daily that lead to long changes over time. Definitely going to set myself a creative challenge. Love this video. Thank you ❤

[@samcollage7682]

I love the soft silver hair of the older woman. I'm a crone and will draw myself.

[@hollyw2901]

Thank you Wendy!! So beautiful. The little lady you say you struggled with the most looks so stunning!!

[@KeriOlson-v2r]

Yes I do commune with my artwork!! I have dozens of little nature spirits living and running about in my studio, and I find many out in wild places. Or rather they find me. But yes they do occasionally come to me in dreams. Many come during my meditation walks:) I immediately thought mermaid when I watched you paint her💙 love love love!!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

oh fabulous! xxx

[@joannrabideau1657]

I gave myself a 30 day challenge of faces. I named each character and it was so much fun. Some were a little scary looking but some really came out good. It was lots of fun to see the progress. I think everyone should do a challenge like this.

[@christinefisher5716]

All of the ladies are lovely, but I am so excited to see you explore older faces -- beautiful. I also thought your green lady was especially lovely -- she may be my favorite!

[@morganniciomhair8284]

Hiya Wendy.Its been a very long time since Ive checked in with you.I love the idea of painting our Elders.Im v stuck painting beautiful Goddesses with gowns and flowing hair and winter trees .I would like to break out of this.I loved your water colour women!I was looking at the prints I bought from you awhile back and whilst I adore fairies and mermaids;I would not have thought the same Artist did both.So well done.This was inspiring. By the way you are looking so" healthfull" and glowy.I also love my dress up flower crowns.I have one with branches as antlers for when Im painting foresty things.Thanks Wendy

[@fairweatherannie]

Good on you, Wendy! It looks like you are in a really good place right now. Your ladies are lovely xx

[@EileenAlston]

Congratulations on becoming a grandmother; I am so happy for you and your family! There is nothing more wonderful than being a grandparent!💕

[@jeanettetobey3433]

😳A grandmother? To a little girl?? How did I miss this! Well, that lovely news woke me up fast enough to say ‘CONGRATS GRANDMA!’ And now I hope to continue to relax with yet another of your wonderful videos.😘

[@samcollage7682]

The pain, confusion, dread, and state of shock is very real for many of us in the States. I used colored pencils and made art of chaos, which I fear for my country. Watercolors were used to express the conflagration of freedoms and democracy. Watercolor for my tears and sadness. Then I used water color of a landscape for hope and strength. Please support freedom for women's rights in all countries.

[@morganniciomhair8284]

I'm with you sister I heard the news in morning here in Ireland.I could not even make a phone call😢.Because I don't understand this reality.The week before unintentionally painted a woman in a mental position in a black room with green under her to remind myself of how the Earth holds us.Only when finished I noticed I had used only the colours of the Palestinian flag.The subconscious is a powerfull thing.Hard to find hope right now.I hope you keep painting;a Luta Continua ❤

[@morganniciomhair8284]

The phone changed feotal(sp?) Position to mental.I didn't write that.

[@judihulslander298]

I am also in disbelief about out American election.,,,,T is video and your comment have helped me realize how I have not helped myself cope, but instead stuffed a lot of the angst. Scrappy patchwork is my favorite art medium, and I will challenge myself to play with it daily for a week straight. Thank you so much, Wendy.

[@pamelawamala6751]

Thank you. I have been painting daily for several years. I have seen growth in numerous ways. 🖌🎨💗

[@betsybangley5081]

Your Day 7 little lady just glows with life! And I love that the wise crone came up to be painted, too. Your videos are like gentle hugs, and through them, you inspire me to try new creative challenges. Thank you!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Aww thank you xx makes me so happy to hear xxx

[@helenmobbs4599]

😍 number seven is my favourite, she has a deep, cheeky character. Thank you for sharing your process, you are an inspiration 😊💐

[@deborahmeyers551]

Wendy darling I love this your vids are my fuel I love communicating with my artwork asking them questions listening to what they want to tell me ❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

lovely to hear! It's part of the process!

[@golden1789]

I love your Forest Pixie and your older woman. Oooh that last painting that had no drawing first is so incredible. Please can you tell me the make of the all black paintbrush you used....

[@decaffsilver]

I absolutely commune. On my own, my work is rubbish, when I commune and let it unfold , my work feels inspired and made with love.

[@lauras887]

Sending you love and life.

[@adriannamartinez7614]

Thank you!, Love your work!, your creative process and excelente Art Tips!❤😊Very inspiring.

[@cherirose6660]

Thank you so much for this video. I really needed this today….I’m an artist all my life at 75 years old and am mostly alone in my studio with my dog Jade. You have inspired me during this depression I’m in at this time to do some watercolors tomorrow. You are such a wonderful talented artist with a lovely personality! I pray you sell a lot of your beautiful creations❤❤❤

[@cynthiapate9138]

I adore the tree sprite!!! She speaks to me of sadness and yearning. Thank you.

[@conchesodan]

Wendy, you are wonderful!!❤

[@janinafisher101]

That lovely green "little lady" looks totally like The Forest Fairy - and those bits in her hair are like leaves. So lovely! (I wrote that in the middle of the video and now at the end I heard you call her a "Forest Pixie!) 🙂

[@SuretteSnyman]

I love your paintings. You inspired me to do a 7 day challenge, doing 7 different ages of people. Think it will really help me to understand the face. Thank you for your light always shining bright ❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Go for it! Sounds fab!

[@ladyyaya6782]

It just hit me that all of your beautiful work is with the more serious and serene nature of women. No criticism here, just an observation. Because I absolutely love your work and find you a great source of inspiration in my artistic endeavors ❤😊

[@emilypetyt3948]

Lovely video. You are so right

[@tracyguillemette6255]

Love the glow from the monochromatic study! and LoveLOVE LOVE your Vivienne Westwood glasses

[@NordicNatureArt]

Another beautiful video Wendy! Create every day is definitely the most guaranteed advice for progressing with your art. Although the progress will not be linear, it will be visible in the long run, and that's what's most important I suppose 😊❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

absolutely agree, absolutely true! and sometimes we are not in the mood! haha!

[@doloresh.4515]

I especially love the painting done wet in wet &without the beginning sketch. 💕

[@evestree]

Can I say, I ❤THE GREEN PIXIE 🧚‍♂️! I seee sooo much in that one. So much life. I love it! Happy accidents can create incredible art! Congratulations love. Thx for not giving up. ❤

[@WerewolfStyleGuide]

This video was lovely. Maybe a shorter term challenge will work better for me than the longer ones.

[@valerieedgar7729]

Wendy, such an Amazing video!! I watched it twice. I wanted to say you are a wonderful teacher. Of course you are a great art teacher, but in addition, you are an amazing life teacher. I appreciate your authenticity. I learn so much from you about art and also about being and living. Thanks so very much for all you give to the world!!!

[@LindaSmith-rp7yu]

Oh, yes! Too Many Tabs Open! Im inspired by your channel. My art space is complete Chaos for the past year. Mybmother passed last November after a month's long decline and my grief has sidelined me. Im beginning to emerge from the underworld. Once I've made some progress with reorganizing and cleaning up I'll be returning to this video to cheer me onward. I live in the desert southwest in Arizon USA. My ancient Pine and Ash tree have been visited by Starlings each morning. Watching their ariel ballet morning and evening has been a delightful experience. Im considering painting birds for my challenge. You, your art and your spirit are refreshing. 😊

[@laracraftwellwithart]

I'm studying a holistic creative therapy course and we are learning to record our emotions feelings through it ❤ and I'm loving it! This video I so related too Wendy 😊🫂 Your paintings are beautiful as always 😊

[@pyenygren2299]

It's always a pleasure listening to you talking about making art.

[@makeastatement1]

Really happy I tuned into you today Gypsy! I've been trying new styles and mediums outside of painting and having fun. Finally today I was able to break outside the box and just have fun. The perfectionist in me finally took a hike yeahhhh! Relaxing and having fun that's when I'm most creative. So your challenge was perfect. Keep Going the merlaidies and fairies are beautiful as always. Congrats on becoming a grandmother!! I think I might look into a challenge of consecutive days in the studio- Your work is inspiring!!

[@JoseeAlana]

Thank you Wendy for this wonderful vlog. My favorite was actually the one you didn’t like and the crone was as well. I’ve been doing some self-portraits and have been learning quite a bit about this old face. I love watching you paint. You are such an inspiration. Blessings to you and James. 💖

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Thank you, Wendy, for the share! I've also moved into a more disciplined routine, which is not my natural flow, so I definitely feel challenged! Also trying out new processes that Iam figuring out on my own. Fun!! It's always good to grow! Funny, its your least favorite lady that I love the most... your forest pixie! She's divine!✨️🧚‍♀️

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Oh I thought She was a Mermaid before You said... so gorgeous!! Or even more Undine Cheeky Water Nymph like ...Loved all of Your Girls and Crone too ...and loved Your own flower Crown !! Really loving Your new Studio Playroom set up , feels bigger and must have helped You with Your Creativity!! x I thought of You the other day when I found a Renoir print in a frame , I felt JOY and so I bought it and have added it to my very Tiny Toilet art Wall ...what I call the Illuminating Elimination Room and I get to gaze at it really close ...loving the colours and the Outfits and seeing them enJOYing Life !!

[@Robin-qc4gn]

I love all your work! You are very inspirational even though I don't paint or draw. But I do other creative things. And my favorite of your paintings so far that I've watched in this video is that Green Forest Fairy that you struggled to like!! She is beautiful and has a certain attitude that I just love❤❤❤

[@lbailey5430]

Wendy you truly are gifted. Your little girls are so beautiful, each and every one of them. I believe that you may not realize, but becoming a grandmother is a possible reason why you have been inspired to make the changes you have been doing and succeeding at, in the past several months. You may find your creativity being brought to a new level. When you see a new little wee one who is a part of your heart and soul, flesh and blood, I find at least, there is inspiration for a lot of things in life that may not have been there before. I believe you will see changes gradually in yourself and learn to love yourself more and your work as well. Your gift to us each video all these years shows us how you are doing what you are meant to do. You inspire not only artistically but about life’s challenges with mental wellbeing and health. Thank you once again for showing up for us! 😁 I wish you many joyful days ahead and I am so happy that you and James are blessed with a little granddaughter…Lisa 🤗🙏💓

[@rikkethoresen2233]

Thank you so much for being so honest and personal❣ Very interesting and inspiring, thank you❣🤗

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Welcome, glad it helps xxxx

[@tinyfemaleshooter8756]

Question??? When you start painting in your sketch books do you put any primer on the pages first before you start painting?? I LOVE love your art!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@avonleaellio-i3v]

Recently found your channel and resonate with so much of your journey as I am in the muddle of life right now. I have rarely delved into my art in over 25 years and am hoping to incorporate a couple hours a week relearning and explore painting and drawing again. I want to fall back in love with the play and joy of that part of myself...

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh sounds wonderful, enjoy your coming back to it xxx

[@oliveappleby8672]

Love the idea calling it an ideas book…..takes away the fear for me.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rozdragun3015]

Simply stunning, thank you for sharing yourself with us!!!

[@ilovepainting58rosa84]

I have been experimenting with watercolors lately it has been relaxing and interesting . May I suggest water soluble pencils you can draw with and then touch with water and brush and they melt into a painting ….not sponsored but I found Caran d’ache museum aquarelle to be soft and very bendable .YES ENJOY THE PROCESS ! It takes the pressure off and helps you to truly enjoy

[@janet-myspinonthings7016]

I’m so with you when you say work with the best quality that you can afford. I am a hand spinner and creative weaver and I teach beginners spinning. I introduce my students to quality fleeces and a good wheel. Then they have this unencumbered opportunity to advance their skills .

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

such a good teaching technique, x lovel to hear that x

[@diannebaker7552]

loving that last one xx

[@jayneelinor]

I enjoy a challenge, did a 30 day drawing faces one time and it was a great exercise, so many surprises!

[@claudinevandamme4809]

I just love your -7 days ..all of your paintings and drawings are so beautiful. Even the one's you not liking...they are beautiful..i Think you are very very good..thats it!!! The last one of day 7..is just perfect...like the new glasses too...😊❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh wow thanks so much xx

[@sandradaniel-ok6gv]

Thank you! Love you and your wonderfully amazing growth following paths!! Wild and free!¡ happiness!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

weeeee yes, wild and free all the way! xx thanks so much

[@BethFarley-m8e]

Hi Wendy. Love the creativity. Love your playfulness. Ty for another heartfelt video.

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Lovely to see crone painting Wendy - more please…

[@phantasmogoriajournalling]

I absolutely adore the little green tree sprite - she is absolutely gorgeous! xx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you poppet xxx appreciate that! She taught me so much! Xx sending much loved cx

[@happyme929]

Wow🎉 Thank You for being such an inspiration!!!! You shine ✨ ❤

[@francineh.7825]

The forest fairy is actually my favourite and she feels she has a story to tell. I was really inspired by your day 7 lady to try doing an all rose coloured lady.

[@ljshaw8516]

Dearest Wonderful Wendy, I so loved this video. I remember you encouraged me years ago to want to try watercolors again as I had not since high school. Some sort of mental block has stopped me and my beautiful watercolors sit in my Art Trolley, sad and lonely. I can paint with acrylics until the cows come home. I can paint with THREAD on fabrics and fibers without wanting to put my needle and thread down. I adore quilting, card making, embellishing and recycling clothes....but still am dragging my feet with the watercolor situation. Am I afraid I will fail as I am somewhat of a perfectionist (but have been diligently trying to turn that around to being more relaxed)?? Well, after seeing you go for it and I loved the Crone Lady telling you and guiding you - I am intrigued. Cheers (with water or a smoothie) to your "New You" with happy and healthy life changes. I do so love being a vegetarian. x's lj p.s. I mailed grandma Wendy a little something and hope you enjoy it and take it with grace.

[@DebraDockler-os2sb]

I truly love 💗 all your art work so beautiful and you are getting better and better all the time I love 💗 watching your improvement I can’t wait for the next video 😊

[@AmandaFraser_art]

Wonderful video and it’s giving me the courage to go ahead with my personal art challenge for December 🎄 thank you for your words of wisdom Wendy! 😊

[@artzpops]

very inspiring, which has encouraged me to progress with my own crazy art project :)

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Wonderful! Go for it! xx

[@artzpops]

@@theunexpectedgypsy for sure :)