STUDIO VLOG n.45: CREATION TO COLLECTOR

[@kellyrees4619]

I can't believe I finally found this video! I watch it a couple years back and in the last month, I've been obsessed about finding it. I've typed in "Sandi Hester painting in the dining room," "Sandi Hester still-life in the dining room," etc. Nothing. Then just now, I clicked on this video because I wanted to see the installation of Sandi's painting in a collector's home and here it is!!!!! You're amazing, Sandi!

[@theupstartartist5962]

As I watch Sandi's videos you can feel the passion she has for her art. Thank you for this and all your videos.

[@sandihester]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!!!

[@lianevoelker9845]

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your art in other people's homes. To me, this is my favorite feeling -besides creating of cause.

[@bunnyrose9525]

Painting videos are my favorite! :)

[@sandihester]

I’m glad to hear that 🤗

[@CreatingCuteArt]

Cutest sweater ever! Love the pug!

Taking over the dining room... I do that often :-)

[@sandihester]

I’ve practically taken over the whole house these days 😂

[@enamary1]

What a blast! Really enjoyed seeing your joy, your process, and the final painting hanging it its new home! Thanks Sandi, you are fabulous, as are your paintings, and your videos. You are a light in my life.

[@sandihester]

Well goodness!!!! Thank you!!!!! ❤️

[@joyfreeman9962]

How exciting for you! Lovely!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Joy!

[@athieliagriffin7957]

One of my favorites of your still life collection. The vase in the middle looks amazing with the reflections.

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!

[@catherinepatterson4720]

Sandi, when you shared that your painting got snapped up straight away, when you posted it for sale on Instagram, this didn’t surprise me at all. You make great art. A great eye for colour, pattern and design. It was thoughtful of the purchaser, of your painting, to allow us to view it being put up in their home. It looked really good on the wall with the patterned wall paper behind it. Hopefully, some day, a book will be published showing some of your great art work. As always, I enjoy your inspiring videos 🌻

[@sandihester]

Thank you Catherine - I really appreciate that! And I still hope to put a book out one day!

[@catherinepatterson4720]

@@sandihester 🙂

[@HighPriestess-x2e]

I'm keeping an eye out for that book!!!@@sandihester

[@JacquelineWolven]

How fun! Gosh their home was gorgeous!! And maybe they are Looking Jars?

[@sandihester]

So gorgeous!!!

[@steylawitt]

Congrats Sandi , it is beautiful !!! I got scared when you was talking about getting the old lady out of the background " I was like no no Sandy !!!" so happy when you choose to keep her , truly beautiful and inspiring .

[@sandihester]

That’s funny Steyla 😂 - your comment cracked me up!

[@elsad5680]

Your channel and what you present with your art is what inspires me to not give up. You are truly a joy to watch and learn from. Love your enthusiasm and talent. Beautiful painting with flowers, pattern and window view. Your 'happy" makes me "happy".

[@sandihester]

Elsa don’t give up!!!!! Keep at it! It takes time. And, thank you ❤️

[@GillianCrossArt]

That was so special to see💜...and the return of Hilda!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Gillian! She’s been returning more and more 🤗

[@reeseosbornestudios]

I really loved seeing the process from canvas to collector here, Sandi! 😍

[@sandihester]

Ohhh - I’m so glad Reese!

[@kathywebber3959]

Loved watching your process. Would enjoy seeing more of this.

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Sandi I feel soooooo happy for your beautiful artwork on a beautiful wall honoured as it soooooo deserves to be🙌 love and hugs sweetie💜💜💜

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks soooooo much Deborah- I really appreciate that!

[@bajaboolie]

I loved this video & thanks to the collector for inviting us into her lovely home!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad! And yes - be shout out to Sonia!!

[@MelanieChadwick]

Wow so wonderful to see where your painting has ended up, such a great Art achievement Sandi. Really well done XOXO

[@sandihester]

Awe 1 thanks so much Mel!!!!

[@brittabeningfield3472]

Love that painting, it's awesome in every way! And it has found its perfect place in the universe, too.

[@sandihester]

The k you Britta!

[@karenemmerich2572]

What a beautiful adventure, Sandi! It looks like this painting belongs on that wall ♡⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

[@sandihester]

I agree Karen! Thank you!

[@izzym2737]

Sandi you are so inspirational, informative, innovative and encouraging… always such a pleasure to watch your videos.❤️

[@sandihester]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you Isabel!!!

[@denisemossman2904]

loving it Sandi, your very cleaver! Yes paint another, your colors are fantastic too.

[@sanayavg]

Ur awesomeness flows into ur paintings. Ur a doll!

[@sandihester]

Well goodness- thank you!

[@sandylee1717]

Always So Much Fun‼️

[@liz-annawaugh955]

Looks gorgeous!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Liz!

[@petalparker5]

Congrats Sandi! It suits the space perfectly!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!!

[@WendyW123]

The painting looks great on that geometric wallpaper, it really frames and compliments it. Another inspiring vlog Sandi. I just love your authenticity xx

[@sandihester]

Thank you! I thought it couldn’t have had a better wall paper to accompany it!

[@tinchapeltextiles]

Absolutely lovely Sandi, I really enjoyed this, thank you x

[@sandihester]

❤️ thanks so much Deborah!!!!

[@elisabethsvendby]

Oh, Sandi, this was a beautiful video. I actually cried a little when they put your pice on their wall. That frame too, is perfect, I agree! The way you guide us through your process, and carry us along, is very cool! Gotta go, must watch it one more time ;) have a great day

[@sandihester]

Elisabeth!!!!! Thank you!!!!! I agree - I got choked up too seeing it in the home

[@thebirdartistscottage]

What a fun video and so encouraging for all of us who are creating art and looking forward to the day when we have actual collectors of our work! It was so fun to see your joy and excitement and to share in your process. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into making your videos and for sharing your light and beauty with us! 💝 With love, Tara Kate

[@sandihester]

Thank you Tara! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@madelynsmith8281]

What a beautiful painting! Congratulations. I really enjoyed the video. Don't change a thing about yourself. Your videos are so much fun to watch. Thanks for the advice about the glass jars. I will have to try it. Have a great weekend. ❤

[@sandihester]

Thanks so much Madelyn! I really appreciate that!

[@caroljohnson9394]

This is my favorite painting I have watched you paint. Well done.

[@sandihester]

Thank you Carol!!!

[@dianelodico2166]

Oh Sandi! I’m so happy for you! I love your painting, and how generous of your client to share her video. Thank you for sharing. Hugs!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Diane! Yes, it was such a blessing to me that she shared footage with us!!

[@amyscalze2213]

Hi Sandi! Like so many others I absolutely LOVE your videos, your art, and personality. Thanks for how much you put into them. Along with the joy, inspiration, and education they bring, I am currently using them as a reward for when I accomplish something I’ve been putting off, something that is very un-fun to do, etc. Getting to watch a “Sandi video” when the task is complete is a great motivator. Thanks again, and oh my is that yellow/zebra wallpaper fabulous!

[@sandihester]

😭 what an encouraging toe to get - thank you Amy!!!

[@michelepastele5347]

Yay! Another Sandi video! That glass jar viewing is an amazing idea. I love the way it distorts and clarifies in a way. How fun to see your painting framed ... a beautiful painting placed in a beautiful home!!

[@sandihester]

I’m loving using the jar too!!! So glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

[@trishmontesano6703]

What a beautiful painting!!!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Wonderful….what a success….and so great to see your art on its completed journey to its new home! Congrats to you on the very successful (and quick!) sale of your beautiful art.

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Nancy!!!

[@impish22]

another fun one

[@sandihester]

Thank you Marie!!

[@cherihermans9118]

So happy for you. Your colours are amazing. The painting today is so cool. Every time I look at it I see something new.

[@sandihester]

I love that Cheri - I work hard to make a painting that encourages looking

[@ltoutant1287]

Hello Sandi, I have been binge watching your videos for about a month now and i think this is one of my favorite one. I just love those kitchen table paintings you make. sAll your art is great but the kitchen table have this pull on my heart and i cant really explain it with words. They just bring this feeling of peace, happiness and serenity. A safe place to be. you are a master of colors !!!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you!!!!

[@おひるねちゃん-y7w]

Your video is empowering me! I really like it! From Japanese fans😍👍

[@sandihester]

All the way from Japan! Wow! Thank you!

[@kellierobinsonartist]

How on earth do you not spill, splash, splatter, drip and soak paint and medium all over the place! I'm a disaster I'd ruin that beautiful house of yours, you are the tidiest artist ever! Beautiful paintings as always, great video X

[@sandihester]

I actually do get paint EVERYWHERE! I’ve just decided that an artist lives here and that’s just how it’s going to be!

[@kellierobinsonartist]

@@sandihester That is comforting to know. Not just me then : ]

[@KittehNow]

Gorgeous painting...beautiful video ❤❤❤

[@sandihester]

Thank you!

[@Optasia22]

Sooo nice!! How precious ❤️

[@sandihester]

Thank you Edie!

[@judywhitcomb9890]

sandi, This painting is my favorite of all time. You are so skilled! congratulations on your success!

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much Judy!!!!!

[@cathybockel1213]

I just love your videos I ordered the Maude Lewis book I just love her and the movie on her life was wonderful. Watching you work thru a painting and talking about it is so helpful to me when I and painting .thank you- please never stop you tubing

[@sandihester]

You’re going to really enjoy her book!!! And, thank you!

[@aspen1214]

Yay, Sandi!!!!! Your exquisite art looks incredible against that patterned wall in your collector’s home!!!! Congratulations!! Also, can’t wait try out that little trick you told us about with the caramel d’ache neocolors!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Lynda!!!! Hope you enjoy using the neocolors that way!

[@susanwildt6535]

Love the painting. I also fell in love with the buyer’s house! Absolutely adorable 🥰

[@sandihester]

They have the best home!!

[@MichaelWurmJr]

Stop it right now!? Are you kidding me with that house!? And I literally got goosebumps seeing your artwork there. Seriously. PERFECTION!!! (ps. I need that wallpaper! ... not the one you like, the check pattern. Ha!)

[@sandihester]

That wallpaper made me think of you!!! Thank you Michael - really appreciate it ❤️

[@marciglenn1065]

What a joyful video Sandi. I love everything about the painting you highlighted. I also enjoyed watching your drawings of the flowers and vases using the Caran d'Ache colors in your sketchbook. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. You are inspiring. ♥

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Marci!

[@kathleenbain3952]

Wow! Your painting is a perfect match for the gorgeous house! Thanks for sharing. Might have to buy a doggy just like that too! 🐶❤️👏

[@sandihester]

Yes to the doggy!!!

[@AWonderfulSheep]

I loved watching this Sandi! So many good tips as usual, and it was so nice to see the painting go to its forever home!

[@sandihester]

Thank you! I’m so glad you got some tips from it 🤗

[@iris-impressions-art]

Loved this video Sandi! Really enjoy this grounded look into the process. And WOW that painting up on the wall, it fit in there perfectly and loved the contrast between your colourful painting and the monochrome wall. (and your collector's home is BEAUTIFUL wow).

[@sandihester]

So glad you liked it Iris!!! It was a fun painting and video to make!

[@elliewithg]

I would love to have your paintings in my walls, Sadie. So beautiful!

[@sandihester]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you!

[@petachapman4639]

Loved seeing this journey, fabulous artwork thsnkyou so much for sharing.

[@MoonSpinners]

Thank you for being you. I came upon you by accident, and after just one video, subscribed immediately. You, and your style has reminded me of something/someone, and I’ve been wracking my brains all day to no avail, now, it’s 1.45am (in the U.K) and I’ve got it! The Bloomsbury group. You feel like a throwback to those wonderful years where writers and artists would gather at Charleston, Vanessa Bell’s house. You would fit right in. Your videos have been making me feel very relaxed and I wish I was as free with my art. The portraits I get commissioned to do make me feel quite restrained. People want realism from me, and even though I deliver what they want, I long to just break away from it, so maybe if I watch a bit more of you, you’ll inspire me to let go a bit. 🤗🇬🇧

[@sandihester]

Well goodness- what a compliment!!!!!! I’d love to be in a group like that now! 🤗 I wonder how working in a looser style for your own personal work (like in a sketchbook) could influence and enhance your commission work. I bet it would influence it in a really positive way! Thank you for the kind words!!!! Really encouraging!

[@MoonSpinners]

@@sandihester …I’m going to throw caution to the wind and try it out, just let myself go and see what happens. I’ll definitely start a sketchbook first. If it goes pear shaped, I’ll blame you 😂😂

[@sandihester]

@@MoonSpinners totally blame me 🤗😂

[@MoonSpinners]

@@sandihester ..thank you, you’re a star 🤣

[@sarahhopkins577]

OMG I adore the sketchbook flowers!! Opening up my sketchbook right now! lol

[@sandihester]

Thank you! Glad that made you want to run to your sketchbook- mission achieved! 🙌

[@sjmsutherland]

Wow what a truly beautiful painting, so inspirational!! Thank you so much for sharingthis video!!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Samantha!

[@LisaSandboge]

I love to see your process! Your art is perfection.

[@sandihester]

Awe - thank you Lisa!!! 🥰

[@jennheibloem7469]

Hello Sandi, Im Jenn from Australia, I am so glad I found you, you inspire me to paint for so many reasons, I decided to write you a nice note because seeing you work resolved and then sold and in someone home deeply motivated me with such a deep desire, I so love your style and approach to your work and find your personality amazing. Sending love from Brisbane Australia.

[@sandihester]

Jenn, what a nice note to get - thank you ❤️

[@Ltaman1000]

What a lovely journey, we are so lucky as artists to feel all the joy and get to share that creativity when someone buys our paintings. This is how we keep making art - so keep supporting artists 💕

[@sandihester]

I totally agree!

[@brendaberezan983]

thank you for this very inspiring video of your art process. What a thrill it is to see your work hang in a collector's home...and what a home! Greetings from Yukon, Canada!

[@sandihester]

Hi Brenda!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thank you 🤗

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Oh boy that painting looks incredible in its new home. Wonderful as always Sandi ❤️

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad you thought so!!!

[@meredith7236]

Looks brilliant with the client congratulations

[@janetjorritsma5779]

So happy for you.. looks great.. congrats.. (PS. New painting owner has a lovely home)..

[@sandihester]

They have such a great home!

[@samcook532]

Really enjoyed watching this whole process Sandi .I'm beyond thrilled for you and thank you for letting us see a side of you're art that I'd never considered before .from easel to frame .I loved the composition and colours .I think it's a painting that will bring joy and always spotting something new within the painting 🥰....I'd wanna sit next to the bird too !!!

[@sandihester]

I smiled at “I’d want to sit at the bird too” - thank you for your kind words!!!!

[@lindseyfrizzell2]

13:20 “tackle that lady” … 🤣🤣🤣

[@saltandlight44777]

Loved the intro❤... I love the brushstrokes in your paintings even how you achieve that looseness in your sketchbooks.... your use of color is inspiring to me......so exciting !!!! Loved you sharing that ....loved the finished work .

[@sandihester]

Thank you Michelle!!!!

[@DanielleHigginbottomBrown]

Awesome 👏🏻 I learned a few tips today! Love this weeks video!

[@sandihester]

🙌 soooo glad to hear that Danielle!

[@robincivis9501]

The painting is now in its happy place. Onto the next masterpiece!😍

[@sandihester]

🤗 yes!!!

[@scoanime]

Perfect timing! I saw the video come up during lunch and clicked on it SO FAST! 🤣. I loved this painting of yours whenever we would see it in the background of your stories. It was great to see it on its journey.

[@sandihester]

So glad to join you on your lunch break Sandra! Thank you for your enthusiasm for my videos 🤗

[@tododeballet]

I enjoy so much the way they prepared and hang that painting! So beautiful 🤩

[@sandihester]

I agree Patricia!!!

[@paulalovesart4545]

This was precious, and so exciting to see. Thank you for sharing it! Much love, Paula

[@sandihester]

You are so welcome

[@wendytaylor1486]

Fabulous work Sandi,and what a privilege to be able to see the process from easel to your clients wall in their Beautiful Home.Really pleased for you,and thank you for the great tip about the jar,I am currently working my way through a jar of peanut butter to use just for that 🤣.Thanks for sharing this lovely experience Sandi.x

[@sandihester]

That cracked me up about the peanut butter jar! 😂😂😂

[@julietoye9872]

That's so cool! I loved seeing the painting at the different stages! And it looks perfect at the end on the patterned wall 😊❤

[@sandihester]

I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the process Julie! Thank you!

[@gardeniainbloom812]

Wonderful.

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

This is kinda wild- tonight I decided I’d rewatched this vlog from a few months back just for cozy “comfort viewing” tonight since I love your videos and OMG! Foursided (the cute frame shop) is one of my newest retailers!😄What a crazy small world! They just started carrying my brand- I design stationery and gifts and the just ordered Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards! Anyway, enough about me🙈🙊I just loved watching the cool connection of how your creation now has a happy forever home❤it’s really inspiring!🥰

[@sarahpanduro1814]

Ugh sandi! I love love lovvvvve your process. I strive to one day to be able to afford one of your amazing pieces. Keep it up! Your videos are the highlight of my week ❤️

[@sandihester]

Awe - thanks so much Sarah!!!

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

How fun!!! Seeing your creation in the collector's GAWWWWGEOUS home! What a treat😍I loved the changes you made as well, good call ;) And I wish I had one of those lanyards with the value finder and mirror and composition thingies. It seems like it would be so helpful!

[@sandihester]

Yes - such a stunning home!!!! You can totally make one of those lanyards! You can use red plastic (even this stuff you can get at a craft store)

[@diddat.803]

This was so exciting to see!! Had a really bad and sad day, but watching your art, you, your house, the view out of your window, your dog, your cat, the frames hop, the house of your customer, your beautiful painting hanging on the wall is like bright sunshine to my soul! ☀️Thank you Sandi!

[@sandihester]

I’m so glad it could be some light for you today. I’m so sorry to hear it’s been a hard day

[@cocodowley]

This was such a fun creative journey to follow and the addition of seeing your painting in its new home was amazing ! Your dining room is a delightful space to create and love the table and wall colors.

[@sandihester]

So glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun one to make for y’all!

[@weechiewitch]

glass distorter... thats what id call looking through the jars etc. lol

[@catbraunwell6450]

What a fabulous painting. I would love to have one like that in my house. I am hoping with all the videos of yours that I am watching that I can get back to my acrylics and loosen up. I have gotten way too tight in my paintings over the years. Thanks again for all your inspiration

[@sandihester]

So glad you enjoyed it and are finding some inspo here Cat!

[@jjdjt4]

LOVE your painting ! I HAVE to know more about your flashe paints! Please do a video all about Flashe! I have many questions about them and it's hard to find much - except from the manufacturer and your videos! (Ha!) I can send you a list of questions, if you want!

[@sandihester]

Thank you Jane! This painting was painted with Liquitex soft body - not Flashe. Flashe is thicker than this paint and dries completely matte

[@gwenritch]

Congrats Sandi, I love that! What size canvas was that? beautiful work…👍💕

[@sandihester]

Thank you Gwen! It is 24x30

[@suziedoozie6478]

Call it your jaroptics art changer! LOL

[@sandihester]

Love that name!

[@conniehall7717]

I absolutely love watching your channel! You are so transparent with your struggles and challenges, which is so appreciated. Please let me know the name of your painting style. I retired a couple of years ago and have taken up watercolors and acrylics, and aspire to be an artist like you. Thanks for sharing your talent and encouragement! Be blessed!

[@sandihester]

Thank you so much Connie!!! I would call my style loose and painterly

[@meredith7236]

Wow the bottles view cool

[@janeandclementine]

What a wonderful idea, I wish I’d thought of filming the framing and hanging of either of your artworks that I am now enjoying. As a side note, my nephew and niece are now fighting over your FLOWERS work, both insisting they get it when “I die”. I know, charming right?

[@sandihester]

I’ve never thought of asking anyone to do this but it’s really special for me to see it in its new home. I LOVE the your nephew and niece are fighting over it 😭❤️!!!! That means soooo much!

[@caitlinbrookes2975]

Always love seeing your process! Thanks for sharing :) Can you tell us what kind of camera you film with?

[@caramiddlebrook9602]

I absolutely love your work and enjoy watching your videos so much! You put a big smile on my face. Thank you for your inspiration. I’m sure your very busy but I had 2 questions about your art. What weight of paper do you generally use for your paintings? Have you ever used oil paint in a sketchbook and primed it with gesso first? As a new painter I definitely will be using your advice. Have a great day. 😊

[@sandihester]

I have a newish video out in cheap paper that I’ve been loving that you can check out. No, I don’t like using oil painting paper

[@sandihester]

Just realized I read your question wrong. Yes, I’ve paint with oils on paper - I talk about that too in the paper video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqGWnYCJl9R4rLM

[@caramiddlebrook9602]

Sandi Hester thanks so much! I watched your cheap paper video and it was a perfect answer to my questions. 😊

[@sandihester]

@@caramiddlebrook9602 so glad to hear that!!

[@paint_freckles]

Loving ❤ your videos paintings reviews and creativity!! Love your style but it is not EASY!!! I've been painting 2 years with heavy body acrylic..painterly, stylized, but much tighter than you! Do you still love the liquitex soft body i saw reviews in older video? I'm thinking of asking for those for Christmas

[@sandihester]

Thank you! Yes, I LOVE the soft body!!! I truly don’t know how people use heavy body - it just doesn’t get in the brush like soft body does. Totally say GIVE IT A GO! It’s all I’m using now!

[@myyoga8spa]

🥰

[@kstutz230]

Also try some reading glasses at a dollar store’

[@sarahhopkins577]

Sandi did you use ordinary acrylic paint or the matt acrylics? I love the richness of the reds too

[@sandihester]

I used Liquitex soft body which is satin

[@pamzavada5269]

Loved it Sandi!! What paint did you use on this one?

[@sandihester]

Liquitex soft body

[@suziedoozie6478]

Sandi Peggy told me she does not make those any more!

[@sandihester]

I know - I just keep thinking she’ll start back. She’s probably tired of my people asking her 😳😬

[@fuzzydragons]

our dinging room is the same, but its not art stuff its motorcycles parts on the table lol professionalism is overrated lol the painting looks great framed and hung n the wall 😀

[@sandihester]

That is hysterical!!!!