STUDIO VLOG n 36: PRO TIPS (sort of)

[@missdeesaccount]

I love Coopers tail! He's such a happy boy! Good boy! What a sweetheart! I love Animals. They give us such peace in our lives. We had a cat named Missy but she developed kidney problems and we had to put her down. We were heartbroken. Mom's a cat lady, she feeds ferril cats and has a feeding station out back. I'm partial to dogs and birds but I love cats too. Missy did funny things like she'd meow every time she pooped in the litter box until Mom would clean it then she'd stop meowing! Smart car huh?! I miss her. When I went into hospital she'd sleep on my bed. She was a good girl. Thanks Sandi for your videos! Take care!

[@sandihester]

That is a smart cat!

[@carynhunt5427]

Watching your videos is like having happy medication 😁 I am always in such a good mood after and feel inspired! Thank you so much xx

[@sandihester]

Sooooo glad to hear that - thank you!!!

[@MichaelWurmJr]

I always watch your videos 2-3 times so I can catch everything. It's always such a joy to see what you're up to. I love the bird on the platter and I LOVE that window scene. The mix of the interior with the exterior is so good!!

[@sandihester]

WHAT!?!?!? Michael - that makes me so happy 🤗🤗🤗. Thank you for watching and rewatching and for being such an encouragement to me !!

[@christinebarone2151]

I love birds. We spent so much on their dehydrated meal worms for the blue birds and Carolina wrens not to mention food for finches and other seeds for cardinals and woodpeckers we can file them as dependents at this point. Lol,🦉🐦

[@smilesoftexas]

Your painting reminds me of the precious dishes I inherited from my grandmother. She was an avid gardener and loved birds. The set of dishes are white with illustrated birds by the Audubon Society. They are treasures. Enjoy your weekend sweet Sandi!!

[@sandihester]

OHHHHHHH - those sound amazing! Thank you for sharing that!

[@julieknudsen6297]

Everything about Sandi is so darn cute.

[@sandihester]

So sweet - thank you!

[@janeandclementine]

Love me some Cooper, and that bird SWOON!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you Jane!

[@FionaCArt]

The feeling when your work starts to become a body of work - there's a string running through or as you say a "theme" - is SUCH A GOOD FEELING! I can really relate to that emotion in the start when you're excited about the concept, but not sure if it'll turn out how you think

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@sachet22]

I loved this sketchbook tour. Especially loved the variety of materials. Many are moody and i loved the ink plus oil pastel at 11 minutes or so! The two properties are really nice! Good job Sandi. Love it gotta get some inks! Xxxx 2/2024 Leslie I am going to sign up for the bird class next…

[@marthamorris9596]

Hi Sandi! I just found you about five days ago and have been binge watching your videos almost non stop! Absolutely wonderful! I have learned so much and been inspired in several different directions with my own art. My favorite thing is how many times you say “fun” in your videos! I’m stepping back, loosening up and not being nearly as precious as I was a week ago! Thank you for that! I have started a whole new themed art journal full of things I’ve learned from you in just one week. And I love that you are in Nashville! Hope our paths cross one day!

[@sandihester]

Hey Martha - first off, WELCOME! Sooo glad to have you here! Thank you so much for your kind words - they are so encouraging!!!! Are you a fellow Nashvillian????

[@marthamorris9596]

@@sandihester Well I’m actually a Texan 🤠 who has lived here for a very long time! I’m right off Hillsboro Road between Nashville and Franklin.

[@sandihester]

@@marthamorris9596 so cool!!!!

[@lmundishop8047]

That is the first landscapes I've seen you paint.

[@TalaiRain]

I loved those branches poking through the window so much 😢 BUT I do agree that it looks better after you fixed it. I love it!

[@sandihester]

That's funny! I'm glad you liked it better though after I fixed it!

[@liesbethartlife]

Such a beautiful studio vlog, always a great way to end my friday but rewatch it more later this week :) I totally love your bird painting! Cooper is such a cute boy! Thank you for the great Sandi tips AND for being such a great inspiration ! Have nice weekend/week!

[@sandihester]

Goodness - thank you so much! I really really appreciate that! Hope your weekend is wonderful too!

[@JacquelineWolven]

Your bird platter immediately made me think about your grandmother painting on ceramic. Kind of a nice connection.

[@sandihester]

😭 sweet grandmother memories!

[@elysef9303]

I loved that blue curtain in the landscape painting. It was just so luminous and rich!

[@sandihester]

Thank you! I’ve really been enjoying painting curtains

[@impish22]

In my happy place again... !! Watching your videos... ; )

[@sandihester]

🤗🤗🤗 thank you 🥰

[@MSKCCooke]

Love the view out the window. Therw was something very calming about it. And the bird platter- very good to see one of your birds again.But I think the sound of Coopers claws coming to see who you're talking to is just the most precious!

[@sandihester]

Yes - he's the best - and if there's happiness, he wants to be there! Thank you - I'm so glad you liked the paintings!

[@lynnboyd33]

Sandi, thank you for all the great tips! Plus I just LOVED your bird painting on the pink and red checks. I think that colorful table cloth was the icing on the cake!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Lynn!!

[@jessemakes]

Great tips! I like listening to your videos while I work. 😊 I love the towel tip I do a similar thing but with freezer paper. I think it's also called butcher paper? I find it's a little sturdier and can take a lot of water. Plus the rolls are BIG so I can cover a whole section of tabe and go wild with the paint!

[@sandihester]

I think I've got some freezer paper -I feel like maybe I even tried it - if I go to a larger palette I'll try that! Thank you!

[@AliciaCotoruelo]

Hi SANDI, I very like this birds

[@GillianCrossArt]

Oh I like your homemade stay wet palette! A damp towel is so much more eco-friendly than the disposable sheets you get.

[@sandihester]

Yes - for sure! I think it works sooo much better too!

[@cindy_Bottoms]

Love your window landscape. Thought of you this week when my Nova Color paints arrived. They came with a color chart with real paint.

[@sandihester]

CINDY!!! You are tempting me!!! I actually reached out to Nova to see if they'd like to send me some paints for me to try and share my thoughts with yall but I never heard from them - may still have to try them and purchase myself. That real color chart though is so tempting!

[@sandihester]

Was shipping expensive?

[@KristieBittleston]

@@sandihester I’ve used Nova Color paints for a while now - the shipping isn’t bad at all and I’m in North Carolina. The viscosity is really similar to soft body acrylics and the pigmentation is good too. You can buy a few smaller 4oz jars to start and see if they work for you - that’s what I did? (And you can’t find a better deal on gesso - their prices are great!)

[@sandihester]

@@KristieBittleston interesting- that’s all so good to know!!! Thank you!!

[@madelynsmith8281]

Awesome tips! The bird platter is adorable. Also the table with the landscape outside of the window. Enjoyed seeing Cooper as well. Loved the video. Can't wait till next Friday. 🌻🌻🌻

[@sandihester]

Thank you Madelyn! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@loreleibell6287]

I like the towel. I've used just won't stick AT ALL to it. The bulldog clips are what I use. I must find something bigger, like that cookie sheet. Maybe next time I'm in a dollar store or something. Thanks for the tips!

[@Angela-jy8um]

The palette was a great idea. I have something similar, but I like your set up! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandihester]

Oh thank you!

[@emmiejackson7554]

Thanks, Sandi --- I'm going to try that wet palette tip --- maybe my paints won't dry so quickly. And I like that you show appreciation for your own work...out loud...hope it becomes contagious! And yes we do love your dog!!

[@sandihester]

Let me know how the palette works Emma! I sure hope it helps!

[@michl6688]

The stay-wet palette is genius! Thank you for sharing!

[@sandihester]

You’re soooo welcome!

[@Kathy.Cooksey6]

"psh, psh, psh...the sound a spray bottle makes," Sandi

[@sandihester]

😂😂😂

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Loved the painting Sandi! Dark tree in one of the sketchbooks second one I think and your dog coming in to say hello and your reactiin is priceless😘

[@sandihester]

Oh thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[@oneeyewitch]

Oh perrfect timing me and my 9 year daughter love your videos

[@sandihester]

ohhhhh awesome - whooohooo! Hope yall enjoy it!

[@deeanncross7674]

Did you hear me speak to you? "No, no, don't put the label there! Put it in the bottom right of the platter." Apparently you did, because you put it exactly where I told you! Love the bird platter.

[@sandihester]

I totally did!!! That's so funny! Thank you!

[@seliarenzetti5448]

Hello, Sandi! I just found you and I love your style and energy! (New follower) 😊I so love the tree painting through the window, your work gives me a happy feeling and just makes me smile! Great tips too! I struggle with acrylics going dry…😫

[@sandihester]

Thanks so much! 😊 AND WELCOME! Thank you so much! Let me know if the palette helps with the paints.

[@lmundishop8047]

He looks like Tramp from Lady and the Tramp kids movie, precious!

[@sandihester]

Thank you! We love him so much!

[@carlamariestudios]

I laughed at the "I don't wanna just slap a bird down" comment 😂😂

[@thechubbyhiker4142]

Love the ceramic tray from your grandma! How special!!! I have one similar that I purchased at an antique store that I use as my palet (thanks to you for the idea) but my paints dries and sticks to the tray. How do you get dried paint off of yours so you can reuse? Thanks so much! I just Love Coop, he’s adorable!

[@sandihester]

It just peels off at some point

[@juliel1565]

Still trying to watch ALL your videos as there are always(!) “gems”! I use wax paper on an old large microwave square glass plate. Adding towel is a great idea! Coop is adorable! Thanks! 🙂

[@sandihester]

Thank you for watching Julie!!!!!

[@robincivis9501]

❤

[@fuzzydragons]

so many people would be so mad at you using your grannies platter as a palette, its getting used, that is all that matters and I actually think its being put to good use rather than gathering dust in a cupboard 😀

[@sandihester]

I love having and using it in my studio - it’s really special and I think my granny would be completely happy with it!

[@janineheifetz8825]

Like that terminology, "lean into"!

[@janineheifetz8825]

Bye, love the window scene❤️

[@sandihester]

Oh, thank you!

[@hooklineandinker]

You should get a glass top to use as your palette, then you can just spray it and scrape it with a metal scraper ♥

[@sandihester]

That is a plus about glass!

[@lmundishop8047]

I've got to watch your vlog n31 Realistic vs loose painting. It sounds like a whale calling to his lady. Are you on the water?