Snow, Staying Motivated, Fun New Art Supplies Art Studio Vlog

Hello everyone! Today I'll share some fall footage that quickly tuned into "Winter-ween," open some new art supplies I got for Folktale week, and have a REALLY LONG relaxing art supply swatching session! I'm swatching the ENTIRE Derwent Graphatint line, all of the Caran D'ache Neocolor 2's, and a bunch of water soluble graphite! We're going to talk about momentum in art, why it matters, and staying motivated. It's a long chatty one, everybody! So, grab yourself something to drink and come on into my Northwoods Studio and get comfy!
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New supplies (Links are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you! It helps me buy more arty supplies!):
Marker organizer: amzn.to/46UyhqV
Bluetooth speaker: amzn.to/3QH4xb5
Derwent Graphatint paint set: amzn.to/49kjw1V
Derwent Graphatint colored pencils: amzn.to/46VSywc
Other supplies I swatched today:
Water soluble graphite sticks: amzn.to/3QoQ02p
water soluble graphite pencils: amzn.to/3tUeHfz
Caran D'ache Neocolor II's: amzn.to/46VTikY
Jerry's painters diary- watercolor
Jerry's painters diary acrylic and oil
Timestamps
0:00
1:28 Opening a few new supplies!
5:17 A little about my plans for the winter!
6:58 Ms. Furrita says hi!
7:40 What would you like to see for content on this channel this winter?
9:31 Swatching the Derwent Graphatint pencils.
10:29 Talking about momentum, motivation, and art while I swatch!
19:27 Swatching the Graphatint pans.
21:36 Our Halloween snowstorm, or "Winter-ween" as my son called it!
24:08 Swatching the water soluble graphite sticks and the water soluble graphite pencils
27:51 Swatching the entire set of Caran D'ache Neocolor II's!
Happy Creating!
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Invisible Glove Barrier Cream (protect your hands from your supplies!): amzn.to/3Tl9JRC
Oil Painting:
Michael Harding oil paints (my favorite oil paints- the best of the best):
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Gamblin oil paints (my runner up paint and a little cheaper):
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Winsor and Newton Winton oil paint (Best inexpensive but good quality paint for beginners):
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Liquin (thinning medium and speeds drying):
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Gamsol (oderless paint thinner and cleaner):
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Watercolor:
Daniel Smith Watercolors:
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Arches Hot Press Paper:
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Pastel:
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Blick Art Materials: shrsl.com/3w5on
Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils:
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Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5ph
Panpastels:
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Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel pencils:
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Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5pa
Stick pastels:
Prismacolor Nupastels (set of 36):
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Mungyo (good for beginners and cheap!):
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My fine art printer- Canon Pixma Pro 200: amzn.to/3XFK2vG
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All music by Epidemic Sound
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[@cyborgzulu2011]

I'm still not sure if I want to do a KZbin channel but every video you put out really helps me with my anxiety, etc when pushing to start my art business. Thank you for being transparent and putting in work to share your journey with us all.

[@user-kw4kk6sp5v]

I have a lot of unfinished projects too. I used to feel bad about that but I think it''s normal for a lot of artists. If the unfinished work is on paper I put it in my collage folder. If it is a canvas or board I just paint over it letting the energy and texture from the unfinished piece become the foundation for the new.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Both excellent ideas! I'm going to try collageing aimed media piece this month and I'm totally going to use some of my unfinished paper projects! Thank you for this and for watching!

[@kathrinemarshall908]

Almost everyone has a few unfinished projects, lol. But sometimes it helps to change up the materials and turn it into a mixed media piece .

[@cheriinnocenti5087]

I can so relate to everything your saying about motivation and momentum. And also feeling like your going to forget how to do something, yes that’s me! Thank you for sharing.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was a little worried when I made this video, nobody else would have the same problems as me and I'd feel stupid! :) It's hard sometimes, putting the hard stuff out there! thank you for letting me know you understand!

[@lmak4380]

I have several pieces of unfinished works put away. I’ve come to realize that over time (days or even years) I do come back to a piece because I have a new sense of purpose for it.. like maybe a new skill or technique that the piece needed and I have since acquired or a particular challenge I’m now ready to tackle that maybe I wasn’t really ready for at the time of starting the piece or just a clearer vision for the finish. I have found that each unfinished piece will speak to me when I’m ready to ‘dance’ with it again. Sometimes my lack of sufficient interest in coming back to complete a piece is me saying ‘not interested anymore’ so I respect that and carry on. Thank you for your insights and creative talk ❤

[@joanna5662]

I particularly enjoyed the graphitint swatching. I'd be interested to see what you do with them! Also since you asked about ideas for winter videos - I'd like to see tips on using fineliners, and if you ever use charcoal or tinted charcoal pencils that would be fun to see too! Thanks for the video, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your content and art this winter.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

The graphitint pans are so much more vibrant!

[@rascalz4539]

I enjoy swatching videos and would love to see some artsy / aesthetic ways to swatch - like leaves on a wreath, or little lily pads, or something abstract maybe!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing! I could definitely do that!

[@sandrarahimi5688]

I would love to see what you do for Folktale week. I really enjoyed your pastel paintings and your marker work was amazing. This might sound strange but I enjoyed your Paintober painting videos even when you felt that the painting didn’t tit out. I enjoy hearing your creative thoughts. As a newbie it really helps me yo-yo hear the thoughts of someone more experienced in art

[@SMBDesigns]

Love how open you are with us! Can't wait to see what you do in folktale week!

[@suzannehulton2571]

I am glad to hear you say that. I do the same thing if I take a break I have a hard time starting again. No real reason or at least nothing I can figure out.

[@colorcapacity2779]

Swatching videos are so relaxing to watch- plus, it's how I see what colors/sets I may want to try which saves me money on supply mistakes so thanks for that. I'd love to see you swatch your DS and gouache too and labeling them or including their numbers so we can get the ones we like if offered open stock would be helpful also. Sometimes I forget where I am when swatching too. Try swatching color #1 and setting it aside, then swatch color #2 and place it back in the box in space #1, that creates a gap to help you see what color is next. Continue down the row to the end and then simply move all the colors in the box to their correct position and replace color #1 in its original place. Hope that's helpful.

[@madelynsmith8281]

I love swatching videos. I have the graphitint watercolor set and the pencils. They are lovely in landscapes. I also have the neocolor 2. Just bought some neocolor 1 and I just adore them. They work great with so many mediums. I too do not always finish art projects. I find working in my small sketchbooks helps me finish an art piece in record time. When I feel fatiqued or unwell I grab my Tombow and Ecoline Markers for a quick sketch. Also I use my derwent or micron pens to outline or put in fine details. Looks amazing. 😊

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Love swatch n chats!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I’ve loved being part of your Patreon this past month! Your paintober motivated me to put my brush to paper, and even though I didn’t do that many paintings, I really enjoyed it and it did so much for my mental health! Thank you!💜💜💜

[@jumanas4012]

I would love to see your fav. Paper types u love to use plus your your art agenda ❤

[@annmarieborman6670]

Sooooo beautiful. You're in a heavenly location. I'm sure there are challenges to living there as well. :0)

[@ericakauffman5786]

Art is seen as a hobby in modern days. There was a time when fine artists' lives literally depended on selling or patronage. You have many media to dabble in. Set hard deadlines for yourself like you are the boss and life depends on it. When sickness or family needs you, that is the exception. Personally, I am a watercolor, mental heath, hobbyist.

[@annavanesyan1680]

I like this kind of videos, ❤

[@eleanortaylor4389]

The graphatint pencils give a really nice look to paintings. I usually finish my projects, however sometimes it takes a while. I actually finished one this year that took me 6 years to get done, lol!

[@lesliescudiere9578]

How about some tutorials on painting snow. It is so challenging.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

That's a great idea! thank you! I think a video on snow would be fun!

[@julianneaitch]

I’d love to see a review of the graphitint stuff. I really want it but would love to see how it works first. Love the little cutie. 🥰🥰🥰 Jx

[@EveOne1960]

I absolutely adore water soluble graphite and i have it in pencils, sticks and powder. I NEED the graphitint paint pans...already have the pencils! I have a hard time staying motivated as well..I sometimes lose interest halfway through a project...or like you said, life happens...then i find it difficult to get back to it. I really enjoy your channel and love that you are into so many different media. That is right up my alley. As for the snow...keep it with you! Im Canadian but fortunately I live in a part of the country that doesn't get much snow..it looks pretty but so awful to navigate through and deal with. Have a great day in your snowy wonderland! I look forward to your next video!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I am LOVING the paint pans! I definitely recommend them! And, yep, I feel the same way about loosing interest or getting interrupted! If you come up with any good solutions, let me know! :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Khalanx]

I’d love to see more cozy live chat sessions. My studio is almost done so hopefully I can follow along soon :)

[@helencolville7759]

My house is full of unfinished art, sewing and DIY projects! I feel excited to start things but half way through lose interest when I get ideas for other projects!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Yeah, I know that feeling! That happens to me a lot too! I don't have a solution! If you find one, let me know! :) Thank you for watching!

[@sandrarahimi5688]

I was thinking about your comments about motivation. I am no where near as experienced or professional as you so please factor that into my comments I am taking art classes at my local community college. I often find it difficult to stay motivated on those projects because they take more time so I do start stop. But I am finding that what brings me joy is doing small paintings (got the idea from one of your earlier videos about the book One Painting A Day 😊). I do small mixed media works in an inexpensive sketchbook which frees me up to experiment and not pressure myself to strive for perfection. Even if I only do some ink doodles for 15 mins it keeps me in the habit so I never have to get up momentum to do art again. Of course in my case I do have to be careful to not use up all my creative energy on my fun sketchbook and then not have anything left for my more academic art class work. Btw I love your chatty vlogs and I love swatching. I also really enjoyed your chatty “paint with me” live stream with pastels you did a few weeks (months?) ago.

[@tessarotmify]

My autism won't let me off the hook not finishing something. It might take me awhile, but eventually I find a "fnish line."

[@eldridschafer7155]

I’m glad you showed these I’ve been interested in tinted grafite

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I'm really enjoying them and the muted colors and the cool textures! They are a lot of fun!

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I have about 12 unfinished Gnome paintings. And that's a shame because it took me hours to come up with their look and design. Having a channel to share some of those paintings has helped me as well... the desire to share has pushed me to sit down and finish it in one go. But I do understand you and feel bad for my Gnomes in that pile that will most likely never get done. I did share 2 or 3 though 🤭

[@btwilks]

Thanks for the video! It was strange seeing all that snow-stuff where you are - here in Florida I've just spent the last week cutting back some shrubs by the house that had 'got away' over summer I was working in temperatures in the high 70s/low 80s range and, funnily enough, there wasn't a flake of snow to be seen. I'm not normally a fan of swatching videos but I did watch the part of this one where you were swatching out the Derwent materials - I'd love to see them being put through their paces in a actual sketch - either just using the Derwent items or alternatively as a mixed media combo with watercolour or gouache? I hope the weather treats you kindly - at least until you get yourself those new snow shoes Take care, Brian..........

[@pamelameredith1762]

I always finish the artwork I only do one project at a time. Doing about 2 hours at a time a big piece will take a while to finish sometimes months It’s rear for me not to start painting again even if it’s been a while

[@shanonporter4041]

I love the ferrett!!! Sooo cute!! ❤❤

[@winterwoodsstudio]

She is a sweet heart! I never thought I would own one, but now that I do, I am so glad we have her!

[@shanonporter4041]

@@winterwoodsstudio i had two ferretts and two kittens awhile back. And it was circus!! They are so funny and goofy!! Playing together!

[@TracieWho]

i love graphitints! i have both as well. their drawing pencils are nice and muted too, but of course they aren't water soluble.. as for finishing projects, it comes and goes. i try to keep my projects short and simple when i know i am in a phase. no fail stuff. and i totally get what you mean about the fear of failing blocking the ability to even start. i have learned to keep plenty of inexpensive supplies that i can happily burn through. my most recent was a set of Mielang watercolors. All my paintober watercolor paintings were done with them. my cheap paper is the Bee cold press Jumbo pad. Tape it down and go to town. its my fave cheap paper. whatever you use, its the perfect time to use those non-lightfast and cheap supplies,.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I STILL haven't started that big expensive sketchbook I got to do loose paintings in. I look at it almost every day and then don't paint in it because I'm afraid to skew it up. Maybe I need to finally start that. Maybe I should just throw paint all over the first page so it is "ruined' to start with! Sigh. Oh well! I want to try the derwent drawi9ng pencils soon! They look beautiful! Thanks for watching and commenting, Tracie!

[@tasticola]

Amy, I've got some Derwent drawing, Caran D'ache Luminance and Faber Castell Polychromos. I honestly keep going back to my Polychromos as the lay down is so buttery imo. Their lightfastness is pretty excellent too x Nell.

[@sueallen1945]

I loved seeing the Derwent products. I just bought their graphite blocks but I haven’t used them yet. I would love to see you swatch the Shinhan paints you were gifted! Your property is so beautiful!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

The shinhans are definitely on my too do list! They are right next to my desk and I keep looking at them but I haven't had time yet! Hopefully soon! It seems like people like the swatching video so far so hopefully I get to do more of them!

[@TracieWho]

oh, i prefer the paint pans over the pencils too. Brrrrr , beautiful tho!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

They are much richer and more vibrant!

[@micheleyoung9292]

Have you ever heard of Carol Tuttle and Dressing Your Truth? It's an energy profiling system. I know there are tons of personality tests like Myers-Briggs, etc and color dressing profiles, but in my opinion her system is spot on. I'm a Type 4 in Dressing Your Truth, so I have to finish stuff because it's my nature. It helped me a lot to understand why I am the way I am. I think it's all about an individual's nature and embracing and accepting who we are.

[@akschauer]

The Neocolor I are fun; they are a different texture from the Neocolor II and other crayons - a little harder (maybe waxier?). I have also noticed they are more prone to breaking than the 2s, so that's something to keep in mind. I have the Mobius & Ruppert Neocolor Wax Crayon Sharpener from Blick to go with my Neocolors, so that I don't have to work with blunt ends and a cheap palette to put the shavings of my 2s into so that I can just use the shavings like watercolor (a tip from Lindsay Weirich).

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Ooooh! Thank you for all the good info! I appreciate it! I really do think I want the neocolor I as well! I think they'd be great in a mixed media piece! Thanks for watching!

[@julianneaitch]

I have so many unfinished things its unreal. I have health issues that will stop me doing anything at all and it is hard to get going again. I sometimes will just sit in my studio to wait for the inspiration to come, just play with my art materials even if that’s just doing some swatching. I’ll also look through the images i’ve taken and something will grab me and make me want to draw it or paint it. Then I’ll b off again. Another way I find works for me is being project based. Ideas or themes I’m working through and how I want to express them. This is a great way as I’ll still b thinking about ideas and more than likely making notes on my phone of ideas to try when I’m well enough to get back to it. I’m a designer by trade so using the design process for art is great. I could go on but I won’t or it’ll b an essay lol

[@winterwoodsstudio]

That is all great info! I took some notes from your comments to try next time I don't feel motivated! It can be so hard keeping going when you have health issues. I understand how you feel. Just know you aren't alone! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@julianneaitch]

I’m glad it was helpful. U have to employ all the tricks u can to keep and bring back motivation. You’re very welcome. I’ve not worked out my way around Patreon and discord yet lol

[@julianneaitch]

Did I just comment before watching the full video 😂 why yes I did! 😂😂.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Ha ha! That's okay! Good thing I swatched them in this video! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@julianneaitch]

Happy to comment and help that old algorithm help u Jx

[@irenearty]

Please do concentrate on your art more and chat about the results. It’s exciting to see and hear about it. If I don’t finish a project I started on or loose interest, I think of it as a practice piece and move on with the knowledge I learned from that experience.

[@Tasha_75]

I thought I was subscribed to your channel. I for sure am now and it was rainbow colored.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Ha ha! Just the way I like it! :) I am so glad you subscribed! Thank you so much!

[@sandrawoodall6545]

I’d like to see you do a painting with acrylics maybe a snowman Sean or something Christmas 🎄

[@winterwoodsstudio]

The video last week was an acrylic painting! And I do have more coming! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@rascalz4539]

I love those muted colors from the Graphitints. They’re perfect for Folktale Week! Excited to see what you make!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Me too! I think it's going to be fun!

[@Taitcreates639]

Hi, I’m brand new to your channel, saw your big online haul today, 2/25/24, then looked around your channel and picked this one. Where do you live with all the snow? I live in Buffalo so I know all about snow. Pretty calm winter here compared to the wild one last year. You swatched the Caren dach neo color pencils, where they oil pastels? Ima card maker, do some water coloring and alcohol ink things, but all the these mediums are new to me. Glad I found your channel. Just subscribed

[@Thehodgepodgeartist]

I am pretty new to painting and I get very confused on particularly when to use watercolor versus gouche but would like if you care to your take on when and why you chose your medium to create. Like I have been doing a lot of watercolor just because I’m unsure of how to “use” The gouche plus now I’m confused by acrylic gouche versus what I thought it was which is a more saturated watercolor.

[@terrilyon6825]

If I have any time to hesitate or thinktoo much, the fear and self doubt rhat I'm terrible at everything creeps in and im acared to go back and fail.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Yeah, I think that's part of my issue too. Sometime, when I haven't worked for like a week or more, I get really scared I won't remember how to do it and that makes me even more scared to sit down and just work! I don't really have a solution, except to keep working, but that's not always possible! If you have a good solution, let me know!

[@sueallen952]

Ive just recieved my diamine advent calander, i bought it for the first time last year. This years came with a free pack of the most beautiful pack of christmas paper and tags. Also bought myself the nintendo switch and put it away for christmas. Im waiting for a big op on my foot and the urgent waiting list is a YEAR and im in pain 24/7 cant go out much so my anxiety is sky high and I dont feel like painting at all which is making me more miserable, just cant get the motivation!!¡😢

[@eljay1980]

I have quite a few Derwent products and love them (Inktense pencils and paint pans, the pastel paint pans, tinted charcoal paint pans, their Coloursoft pencils, drawing pencils, National Trust watercolour pencils) and have been considering the Graphitint for a while so really happy to see you swatching them :) I have so many unfinished projects in painting, colouring, scrapbook layouts, crocheting - I find if I have the time and my health is stable enough for me to continue then the project gets finished, but if I have an interruption of Fibro flare and have to stop then it's rare that I go back to them and I don't know why. I have often found that if I 'force' myself to go back and finish a project I'm not happy with the completed piece. It can be so frustrating and annoying especially when it's something I was so motivated to do and was enjoying when initially working on it. I love my small set of Neocolours II's and now I've seen you swatch the whole set I'm so tempted - love the vibrancy of them and the colours are beautiful. Hope the weather doesn't get too bad for you and you all stay safe!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

That is exactly how I feel! If I force myself to finish it later, I almost never like it! And it's such a shame because I was always so inspired to start and I know if I had been able to finish it in the first place it wouldn't have ended up like that! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment again! I really appreciate it!

[@sararudy6091]

Always great to see your videos, Amy! ❤

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I am so glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching!

[@sararudy6091]

@@winterwoodsstudio Of course! You always help inspire me ❤️

[@tasticola]

Amy, maybe i missed it, but could you please fill me in on what folktale week is? x Nell.

[@shanonporter4041]

Wow!! Where do u live?! Its beautiful!!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

about as far north int he United states as you can live without being in canada! :)

[@michelleh9685]

I keep drawing the outline of pictures & then don't get back to actually colouring them or putting in the details

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I seem to get halfway done sometimes and then loose interest! From the comments it sounds like a lot more people have trouble finishing pieces then I thought, so we aren't alone! Thank you for watching!

[@lindegold7481]

please show where the video for proportional scale can I find, thank (Second request0

[@winterwoodsstudio]

The link is in the description of the video! Just scroll down a little and you'll find it. Hope that helps!

[@conniediggs6736]

Love to see your mixed media - even if it is a video of your art as you are creating it…. Does not need to be a tutorial…

[@conniediggs6736]

Somewhat disappointed that you have move most of your mixed media over to Patreon

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Ok thanks! I can definitely do that at some point, thank you for the idea! And for watching!

[@Liz-sy7iu]

Hi Amy, I'd love to watch time lapse videos of coloured and watercolour pencils. I learn so much from these. Liz