STARTING GIANT STILL LIFE, HOW TO MAKE A BRUSH HOLDER & ON LOCATION SKETCHING: STUDIO VLOG 56

I can't wait to show you how to make this simple FREE brush holder! And I start the largest still life painting of my life. The supplies I use will be listed below.
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[@christiwadsworth846]

Sandi I sketched the tree in my back yard. You are the reason I was even able to try. I just started this art adventure 2 months ago and I love it. You inspire me so much. Its so cool to be a kid again and just play. Thank you so much. I don't have Instagram so I love the extra clips. And I am a canine rescuer at my local shelter ( my day job) so I love seeing Cooper!!!!!❤️

[@sandihester]

Thank you Christi!!!

[@neidedegouvea]

I add my comment to yours Christi as I’m also sketching my favourites packages like coffee thanks to Sandi and her inspiration!! And now I do not try to make it perfect and enjoy it much more 🥰🥰

[@quietlife7186]

Sandi, can I just say that I don't LOVE YOU and follow you to see "normal"...I LOVE that YOU are EXTRAORDINARY!!! I Love that you are so real, so wonky, and most of all SO FuN!!! You bring a lightness, a brightness, and a JoY to everything around you!!! I am learning so much from you, but in ways you might not even expect. I LoVe YoUr HaIR!!! I would squeal to have a video that taught me "How to have Sandi's Hair"!!! I love the way that you put your outfits together, and the way that you decorate your home! The GREEN PAINT is AmAzInG!!! And YES!!! I MiSsEd YoU while you were gone. My heart ached to see you, so I just binge watched your older videos until I was cross-eyed and had a BLaSt doing so!!! ThAnK YoU for bEiNg YoU!!! You bring LoVe and LiGhT and HaPpInEsS into my life. GoD BLeSs aNd KeEp YoU!!!

[@sandihester]

🥰 thank you!!!

[@deborahdewar746]

@@sandihester yes please tell us what the green paint is...its gorgeous!

[@sharontree7272]

The funniest and most beneficial thing I have learned from you is if I don't like it I can paint over. So I never worry about wasting expensive paper or canvas

[@sandihester]

🙌🤗🙌

[@sarahhopkins577]

You've got a world wide Sandi club here! I feel inspired every week to continue having fun with art. It's such a change from the pretentiousness that can be found in the art world. so again, thank you thank you Sandi. Love it all and appreciate all your efforts and generous spirit. :-)

[@sandihester]

🥰 thank you Sarah!!!

[@christinebarone2151]

loved your 2 part podcast ! You always seem surprised that we missed you, or love your videos. You are the woman we all want to be best friends with. Loving the BIG canvas art too. !🥳

[@sandihester]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you Christine!!! 🥰

[@Waterpopgifts]

I love all the focus and sharing you do about the psychological aspects around the process of painting. Mindset is always everything!

[@jcookie9448]

Aaw yeah!!! I've saved my wine and cheese all day for this (it's evening here) haha Update: tummy now full of cheese and video is watched. Thank you for making my Friday once again! You are really helping and inspiring a lot of people on their own journey. I can with confidence say that it was after I (binge watched) your videos that I was finally able to change my mindset and enjoy painting again. I don't think I've ever had this much fun with a hobby before honestly, it has really improved my overall life quality on many aspects 🌞 Happy Friday.

[@sandihester]

😭❤️ that makes me so happy to hear!!!

[@a.humphries8678]

Awe!! What kind of wine and cheese, and what country are you in?? Sounds lovely! Greetings from Texas! I think I might adopt doing wine and cheese to make watching even more special!!

[@jenniek4617]

You are such a ray of sunshine in an increasingly gloomy world. I look forward so much to your videos each week. It’s ‘me’ time when I watch. I love your boldness, your lack of preciousness and your joyous use of colour. Love it when Grady, Cooper and the cats make an appearance too. You are such a lovely family. Thank you Sandi and have a great week x

[@sandihester]

Thank you Jennie!!!!!

[@sicafineart]

Sandi, I look at your work the way you look at Mary Fedden’s! You are a MASTER. No one does still life’s like you.

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

A whole car studio and you loved the simple charcoal sketch best! 😂❤️🤗 Loved the brush holder, always love the Instagram inserts!

[@sandihester]

That’s funny! Can you believe I do a car studio and haven’t gotten ANY paint on it yet?!?!? Miracle!

[@kerenvalentin7082]

Sandi you are an inspirational person, a sweetheart and joy, You are a pleasure to watch. You have also rekindled my desire to paint. I bought watercolor sketchbooks for the first time. I'm going to try to fill one with random acrylic paint and do some scenery, still life and faces. Not detailed but freely, just like you... LOL. I tend to be ridgid and by the book. Thank you for giving me permission to be free with my art. I always look forward to seeing you every Friday, don't go away again... LOL. You're awesome! God bless you and yours.

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear this Keren!!!!!

[@madelynsmith8281]

I also go out and sketch and paint trees since I have been encouraged by your beautiful talent as a teacher. You make it fun and real. No pressure! I want to see everything. All the clips from Instagram, etc. Your brush holder is so precious! I love it!! Your painting is looking good. Happy you are back. I love your upbeat personality. 💜

[@sandihester]

Thank you Madelyn!!!!

[@elainebrenner9350]

Sandi, I look forward to watching your videos. You are so cheerful and funny. You add to the joy in my life!

[@sandihester]

That makes me happy to hear Elaine!

[@gwenritch]

I love the instagram stories because not all people are on all the platforms. Im on instagram more but love watching it all! Ive saved my cardboard and the plastics bags for the brushes and now I know why! will try to make a holder! Thanks for the DYI. The painting is beautiful as always. Thanks so much for all the great tips, info and inspiration Sandi! So happy to see Cooper too

[@sandihester]

Sounds like you could make a bunch for gifts Gwen! Thank you for the feedback!

[@paulahaynes6131]

I like all that you add to your videos. And yes You are missed when We don’t get a video from you. I hate that I could not take your class but am looking forward to your news for new video classes coming. Love your new paint brush holder too. Excited to see your whole process video for your still life too.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Paula!!!

[@MonaChauve-Souris]

I don’t think you realize how inspiring you are. Each of your videos fuels me with ideas and excitement for weeks! You’re the reason I’m painting so much, and loving it! Thank you 🙌

[@sandihester]

Yay! Thank you! I’m thrilled to hear that!!

[@sandyknoff9980]

I like it ALL, inserts and inspiration, tips, all the stuff ♥️🎨🖌️

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@nancyloomis3046]

I love your rigged paintbrush holders. My dad was a big “rigging stuff” guy, so I think homemade rigged things are great!

[@babbsromero3471]

It’s so fun to see your new work, the pink makes me want some pink lemonade!😊thanks for sharing you have inspired me to forge my own path even at the ripe old age of 51.

[@LynnHPalmertree]

My Fridays are made better because of you. I love seeing the Instagram clips, even though I'm on instagram. Keep it up. You are just so fun to watch, I enjoy everything about you. I have learned a lot from you, that's for sure. I feel as though we are friends when I'm watching your videos.💕

[@sandihester]

Thank you Lynn!!!

[@valeriebronsard5907]

Sandi thank you sooo much about your video, you so friendly and funny, you bring the sun in our weeks…😊😊😊😊🥳🥳🥳

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰

[@julietoye9872]

Hello! I love the instagram clips, I'm not on instagram so when you include the clips I feel like I'm not missing out. Love the brush holder, such a great way of recycling too! The large still life is looking amazing, can't wait to see how it finally looks. So glad to have you back on Friday!!! I actually forgot it was Friday and got super excited when your video popped up! Hope Grady is feeling better, anything wrong with your mouth /teeth is so annoying and painful. Hugs for the furbabies xxx 😊🤗💟💖

[@sandihester]

So glad you like the clips and yes, Grady is much better!

[@Nodum_ping]

I like the instagram clips because I don’t visit insta very often and usually miss your (and everyone else’s ) stories.

[@actuallyfrankie]

Sandi! I've been out on holiday (sketching and painting all the while; better than taking pictures) so I only got to this video now. I am in AWE of your still lifes and the joy in them and your GIANT canvas! I was also so happy with the two part podcast interview; I could listen to you talk about art all day. So inspiring. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for your wonderful videos. Have been sharing about you on my Facebook!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you so much Frankie!!!! I really appreciate all you shared!!

[@annrubino6252]

Sandi - you can show and tell us just about anything, and you make my day. Love all your projects and can't wait to see how you resolved the new BIG still life. Thanks so much for all the inspiration.

[@sandihester]

🤗👍🏻

[@Karen-qf3rs]

Got my "Sandi fix" for the week. I always feel such artistic freedom in your work which is such a carry over into my own. Liked your comment about 'a normal' person. ♥

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that!!

[@leaherickson6070]

I like the instagram story inserts. I don't do instagram but I do like watching and learning and seeing you paint. thanks for your work and enthusiastic and fun way you share.

[@mariliansantilli7756]

Your pictures, your colors choices and Combinations are beautiful. Congratulations! I love it!👩‍🎨🌺🍀👏👌🎼

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!

[@junemaguire5053]

You feel like a friend that I visit, love your studio.

[@sandihester]

❤️

[@MaggleArts]

Yes! Include the Instagram Stories. I do watch them on Instagram but on the go and on the phone isn't the same as watching on the large screen tv later on KZbin. Also, I have probably a dozen of those Cascade bins I use for storage along with also using those Oui yogurt jars for my watercolors! Too funny, we artists must keep an eye out for useful containers. I have a whole shelf of jars, makeup containers, boxes, etc. that I put aside because they look like they'll be handy someday. 😆

[@sandihester]

I drive Grady crazy with all the things I keep for containers 😂😂😂

[@susanmarcoux7005]

You're always fun and interesting to watch....like a little ray of sunlight on an otherwise gloomy day...so thanks for that!

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗🥰 thank you Susan!

[@mariabrewer5504]

Yes, yes, yes to the Instagram inserts! So glad that you are back

[@sandihester]

🤗👍🏻

[@gelpen26]

so, that amazing complex painting that was shown on instagram, why does it look to be not a hot mess, but a pleasant painting of a still life? Thanks for all the work you do, you are an absolute delight and I want you to keep on, keeping on being healthy. just saying, I think you do a lot and I want you to slow down and just put out regular stuff. You make your post look very polished and complex and ...I just want you to keep being you...with no pressure to perform. You inspire me.

[@sandihester]

No pressure here! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@michl6688]

Those brush holders! What beauties. 😍 I love when you make your own supplies. I loved the video where you carved out the ink ‘pen’ (and made a handle for it!) too. Yes to IG stories as well; it’s nice to see how your process all comes together into one video.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!! 👍🏻

[@elliee8683]

Thank you for showing your process, you're very generous with your time!

[@sandihester]

You’re very welcome!

[@Janartable]

I get that you liked making your own brush holder. We know we can always buy something, but the satisfaction of seeing your own holder will hit you every time you open it and get that muse stirred upppp! About the IG…I watch you there too and so it is repetitive for me. I wouldn’t have said, except you asked. Hah This was an informative video, my favorite kind. Thanks Sandi!

[@sandihester]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Just wonderful Sandi. I love your still life paintings …. Well everything you make actually ❤️

[@sandhillschris]

So loved your videos. I love all your videos. The instagram often helps just check in on art. Your joy is helpful to people who are just finding their art journey. At least for me. Thank you

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰

[@emmiejackson7554]

Thanks, Sandi, for giving/showing ALL the detail --- I find it very helpful and inspiring...and I love your "reminders" about not being too "precious" (as a beginner, it helps me to try and stay in that lane).

[@impish22]

Yep... my Friday just became better with my Sandi fix.. ; )

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰 Marie!!!

[@marilyneguerriau7443]

Thank you sandi , I love watching you painting and see your process. These new paintings are really great, maybe someday you will sell some prints . And even sell a book with all your work. It would be great.see you next Friday 😉🎨🌺🌿

[@sandihester]

We’re working on a book!

[@kimnsteffey3349]

You do such a great job on your channel! I think you should continue to follow your instincts on adding your IG snippets. No matter what, I’m a big fan. Thank you!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Kimn!!!

[@margaretgeorge3903]

Thank you and yes I love seeing the IG clips 🥰

[@gretchensharples7071]

Yes, I like the IG stories included because I miss some of them! Thank youuu! 👏🏼❤️

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@kr2112]

Yes to the Instagram stories! Loved this video! Thank you!!!

[@sandihester]

So glad you liked it!!!

[@teatime8457]

I love the Instagram videos! I sometimes miss your stories and am glad when I have the chance to catch up on some highlights (I would have been sad to not have seen your glorious car studio setup😁). They are like fun little inspiring episodes😊

[@sandihester]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@ezenami]

re-watching this again months later :) its so relaxing

[@flowergirl52]

Yes, I liked the instagram stories cuz they seem to relate to what you're doing and it's all in one place! :)

[@sandihester]

👍🏻

[@KLeonardM]

Thrilled to see you and what you are doing....Hoping to see you more and more...love the large still you are working on and can't wait to see the entire work of art in it's completion....

[@sandihester]

Thank you Kathleen! 🥰

[@ginabadeaux9319]

i love your passion my art style is so different im just in love with painting thank you for sharing ,id like to see you watercolor im obsessed with buying and using my watercolors and acrylics,god bless your journey

[@sandihester]

I’ll probably be showing more watercolor when I do my landscape class prerecorded video coming in the winter or early next year

[@bella619]

9:59 yes! Please add ALL the things!! Clips, blips, rambling ANY thing that pops in! It is ALL of value!!!

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗👍🏻

[@georgekatzenberger2144]

Love, love your time in the studio. It’s like being with a best friend. Chatty. Just saying just what I’m thinking

[@janecornford8217]

I love your instagram inserts, more please! Your channel is inspiring and fires me up to get painting, I love the colours the interesting edges and joy you inject into your work. You’ve made a corner of the world extra colourful and exciting!

[@sandihester]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you Jane!!!

[@BrenzerM]

Sandy dance in front of whatever large canvas you are working on each morning as you stand before it. Camera off, music on and dance like nobody is watching then look at it through those fresh free eyes

[@eysgri]

I am happy that you include the instagram stories. I follow you on instagram but sometimes I miss them.

[@sandihester]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@scoanime]

Great video and it was fun to see you make the brush holder. Gives me ideas. And my 2 cents is that I do like the Instagram clips added in. Brings it all together. 👍🏼

[@sandihester]

👍🏻

[@handmadebookmakerybysam9665]

Just had to send my family out of the room so I could finish watching this in peace. I love that you include the Instagram clips - I have to limit my time on there because it can be detrimental to my mental health so it’s good to see things I may have missed from you. Thank you for all the inspiration, my style is very different to yours, but your process and mindset are so inspiring and such a healthy approach to creativity. I want you to know what a positive impact watching your videos has had on me and my art. Many blessings to you lovely lady. Sam x

[@sandihester]

😭 thank you for sharing that!!!

[@TheWaldHaven]

Show me everything!😄 I'm not on IG, so appreciate the little inserts xx

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗

[@loeschomat]

I would like to thank you for the inspiration you always gave me. You are so authentic. I like you and your wonderful works so much. Please keep on sharing your experience to us. Greetings from rainy Hamburg, Germany.

[@melwhitworth3077]

Happy for the insta inserts. Can’t wait to see final piece. And congrats on a buyer already. Well done. Love the content

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@ezenami]

EZENAMI 0 seconds ago I feel like im writing replies to these videos in stages lol 1 - Loving the Insta reels inserted in videos :D 2 - Love the car studio! That's how my car looks most of the time. I have tons of gismos in the car for permanently keeping art supplies there. Plus cushion to sit on and blanket for keeping warn for painting on cold or rainy days. Two organized areas - front / drivers seat and back - painting either from inside or setting up under the open back door - love it love it love it so much ! 3.- Oh no the plate! Your favorite plate is painted away! > Oh its back! > Oh lol it's still not finished but I do see that the plate survived 😂😂😂 p.s. and yes again so so much YES on the Insta stories

[@sandihester]

Thank you - I enjoyed the stages of reply 😂🤗🥰

[@TheYellowsun76]

I always love seeing you have a new video up! Love the new paintings and all your sketches. I am so, so happy your having fun and enjoying the process. Nice brush holder also!! It is fun and sweet to make a little project that is so helpful and looks so pretty!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@iesies2743]

I really love to see how the big painting came out!!

[@GillianCrossArt]

I liked seeing your car art studio...I must make some time to just go out sketching soon!

[@sandihester]

Can you believe I’ve managed to keep it paint free so far 🙌! Christmas miracle!

[@theresastephens5997]

I really like the colors you put together they're pretty specially the pink one that's pretty

[@jrstanley7085]

Sandi I am totally newbie to you on KZbin and Instagram one week and counting. And so inspired to get back to my sketchbook practices. Thank you for being such a spontaneous and authentic artist.

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that and WELCOME!

[@MillSiteStudio]

I don’t get on Instagram much, so would love to see the clips here! Love you!

[@sandihester]

👍🏻🤗

[@SandiSchario]

It is very refreshing to watch someone who enjoys art the way you do!! I use my art to destress and help me when things get crazy!!! I have yet to find my happy place totally with my art but your videos encourage me to do just that!!! I look forward to your Friday videos every week!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Sandi!!!

[@lisamariaartista]

30:20 I heard recently that some famous writer used to leave his work for the day by ending mid sentence. So he would know where to start when he picked up the next day. I started doing this with my painting & it helps me 'just get started' instead of falling into a thought loop that often ended with not painting at all. Thanks for sharing your process! I will try it too ❤

[@sandihester]

Yes!!!! I love that!

[@theresamcguire3868]

Yes, I love the inserts of the Instagram stories! I follow you on that too, but I admit I catch things on this format that I don’t catch on Instagram🙄. Sandi, you are very uplifting in your attitude and sharing with us. We appreciate your humor, genuineness and knowledge. You got it lady and I feel very blessed to have found your KZbin channel👍👍💐

[@sandihester]

😭🥰 thank you!

[@lisabarnes6919]

I like your Art it’s cool reminds me of my 1977,78,79,Hippie Beautiful Highschool Art teachers I spent four years in high school Art class & I do art now.

[@stacys447]

Thanks for taking me on a virtual painting trip! I would love to hear more about why you like certain pieces vs. others. Always fun to watch your videos and see how someone else sees art. On a side note, I think your dog sounds a bit like Elvis 😊, which always makes me giggle. Love the instagram stories clips. Thank you!

[@sandihester]

😂😂😂

[@janeandclementine]

I Love the fact you showed us your brush holders! It’s called “bits of an artist’s life” after all :)

[@sandihester]

Good point there Jane!

[@denisecope]

You wore the scarf that is on the table and inside the brush holder. I loved it so much. That and the whole thing.

[@darcyvanpelt8131]

I DO like the instagram inserts! So far I'm a hold out on instagram...so many options for social media and I try to minimize as much as possible. I always enjoy watching you and your process so much! As you were painting over some things in this video I kept thinking "Sandi is so brave...I need to be brave and be willing to remove things if I'm not sure if they are working".. Thanks for continuing to inspire on so many levels!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@lisabarnes6919]

I love those colors they are rich and vibrant I love to paint with those colors I really like , like so much what you paint it’s so interesting every detail has interest. The colors are beautiful they fit well. Thank you I’m leaning a lot . 🥰

[@MyArtSupplyObsession]

You always inspire me. I've been gardening all day and I came inside to have some ice tea, saw that you had a new video and now I need to go paint. ☺

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗

[@missdeesaccount]

It's foodie time fer Coop!! Feed me Mom!! I get the same way when it's time for supper!! I'm always asking Mom, whaats fer dinner???!! Never mind!! You'll find later!! Ah well, I guess I'll find out later! Great videos Sandi! Take care!

[@sandihester]

😂

[@theresastephens5997]

Those drawings are really nice and paintings are really nicer working on I'm watching them now I'm from PA originally from New Jersey those are really nice paintings

[@caroldrummond1389]

you will get it to where you want. I loved it in the abstract stage when it was dominant pink and just casual ghost sketching of all the other elements that you wanted to paint. It reminded me of the abstracting you get in your landscapes. I even liked it when it was just pink and the plate. :)

[@sandihester]

I liked it in that stage too Carol!

[@neljansen8275]

I missed you too, so glad you're back. You'll probably get an equal amount of folks saying "Yes, includes the stories" and folks saying, "Nope, don't like it." I'm in the yes camp, I think it adds a nice touch, a little added spice. Always a good thing. Also, those paints you got from the kind lady who sent gifts...Arrtz or something. Did you like those (they were the ones like wall paint that you wanted to fake-lick, remember? ) Anyway, just wondering what you thought of them. Thanks! Welcome Back!!

[@sandihester]

Yes I am loving the paints. And I’ve only had one person say no to Insta stories - everyone else is a big YES!

[@mendyhand3895]

Yes on the Instagram inserts please. 👍🙏🏻🤗🖌🥁

[@chrisgregore359]

Hi Sandi - I'm so happy you are back. =) I love the Instagram stories. I watched the movie "Maudie", last night and it is a wonderful movie. I'm not sure if you have seen it but it is based on a true story and some of her paintings remind me of your beautiful paintings.

[@sandihester]

Yes, I’ve seen it 🤗

[@fuzzydragons]

you just make me smile with how happy you are when you are creating 😀

[@sandihester]

🥰

[@YT4zudy]

I love that you are encouraging loose painting, and showing us a different, less fussy, way of painting! I was a rock n roll drummer in a previous life and my drumstick bag now carries my brushes! Not as cute as yours😁I tape my shortie pie brushes to my old drumsticks and voilà-long handled brushes!

[@laraotto916]

Your videos make my heart smile. I am back to sketching. Thank you for all the inspiration 🌺

[@sandihester]

So glad to hear that!

[@michelepastele5347]

Yes! I don't always get to Instagram, so I would love the inserts! That brush holder is so nifty ... I think you should paint it into one of your still life paintings. The new painting and the pink tones ... beautiful! Thank you for the video!

[@oldladyrose]

Yes to the Instagram inserts. Again you made my Friday complete. You amaze me when you paint over something I like (oh no) and you end up making it better. Cooper looks like a big snuggle bug. Mine love belly rubs. Thank you so much.

[@tonyaricucci7659]

I'm always happy watching your videos. Yes, please include Instagram footage - if you don't catch it, it disappears. You're putting time and effort into it, so make use of it. ❤️

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@ritwikas]

Your working is so inspiring! I am really scared of colors but your work is inspiring me to try them. Thanks! :)

[@denktablette]

Snippets from instagram stories(gladly also ALL of the videos there) very much yes please included in the videos 😍😍 I often miss things due to the time difference and it also gives a fuller picture of all your paintings and projects, so couldn’t imagine someone not wanting or appreciating them ☺️ thank you for being back and all the lovely content! I’m amazed at how much filming and editing you get done, given that you had other big “filmings” happening. Greatly appreciate all of your content but most of all, all of these longer videos 🥰😍

[@sandihester]

Thank you 🥰

[@dawnitalutz1953]

You could also glue some velcro on the flaps of the brush holder. Just an idea.

[@tamaradrift2696]

Greetings! Personally I like the Instagram stories put in. I love sitting down with lunch and finding out all the artsy stuff you have been up to in your weekly You Tube video. It feels like a visit with a friend! I try to spend my free time creating and not on Instagram, so this way I don't feel like I'm missing out on all the fun Sandi stuff!

[@sandihester]

Good feedback- thank you!!!

[@cathybockel1213]

Loving ochre and pink and blue against the magenta ::

[@MegadoseTheOutsiderArtist]

Wow! This is probably the most interesting and informative video I have ever seen from you. (I hope that didn't sound wrong...I meant that in a good way! ) EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! I love the ideas for the paint brush holders! I was viewer 532🥰

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks!!!! So glad you liked it!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Love your painting ❤. You’ve just inspired me to try going big. 👍p.s. when I know that I need to paint or want to paint but I just don’t have the mojo. I know that’s a sign that I’ve gotta do some thing. Sometimes that is doing a pre-drawn coloring page, so that makes me get out my color pencils or just getting out whatever paints, usually watercolor, or my gel color markers, etc., and just make myself make marks on the paper. That will often, at least help me to get the juices going again. It’s not a perfect or sure fire thing, but it does often help. 😊

[@wendytaylor1486]

Hi Sandi,Great video,I love the brave way that you make changes in your paintings,through watching you I am learning to get bolder in my work.....I was screaming though when the lovely plate disappeared on the bottom at the left side🤣love the brush holder,will have a go at making one.I am still holding a jam jar up to slightly distort my view of a still life set up.Im not on instagram but do love Your utube videos ❤️

[@sandihester]

You’re doing the jam jar!!! I need to get mine back out!!!!!!

[@juliamolewyk7186]

Yes, I like the Instagram story clips that you included. =)

[@sandihester]

👍🏻

[@sandihester]

👍🏻

[@sandhillschris]

I am so glad for a new video. Made me smile, thinking out side of the box. Love your back to share your journey. I have been watching previous videos but please help me with dont make it “precious”. Thank you so so excited about you possibly having a paid course. Have a blessed time in your studio. C.

[@elysef9303]

Yes love the Instagram inserts!

[@sandihester]

Awesome!