🌟So glad I did this! & Cottage update, responding to comments, thrift shopping & gallery wall

[@dawnlund1104]

Good morning Wendy. I love your videos. They are so refreshing. You have such beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@Messiah1976]

Yes, Wendy , you are a gorgeous light in this crazy world. I love you . 🤗🤗

[@magdastar2249]

Thank you for your inspiriational videos. You have motivated me to get more into journaling. Love vintage and antique stores. Your dress is darling ❤🙏👍.

[@littlesistercheryliscrafti9099]

Thank you again for your videos you have inspired me in so many ways you get me thinking each time I watch. Yes flower power painting is next. Hope you get your cottage you and James🤗🌹Thank you🙏

[@KittyGinaMeow]

I’ve been watching your videos it’s such a peace I find in my day thank you Wendy ❤️💋❤️🥰❤️🤗❤️🙏

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

gosh thankyou xxxx encourages me to keep going too xxxx

[@sarrahathome]

I so appreciate your videos, watching your work, the art process, your sweet soulful sharings, and the music you add in parts of your video its all just really lovely and calming and inspiring! I started a collage after watching a few of your videos, so you inspired me to actually sit with my papers and started creating something and I've not done that in a long time. Thank you, I think you really inspired me!

[@terryolsson4145]

I love your paintings. The colors are wonderful. The content is very true to nature, organic but very whimsical. You are a true artist because you have an idea, you build on it giving it life. You bring the natural and mystical world onto your canvas. It's beautiful.

[@TerryAnnGillette]

Thanks again for being so inspirational! I too have been thinking and calling different things I make flower power or saying ideas about the power of flowers and art in one way or another.💐 Fowers are powerful! Plants and art and wonderful flowers and nature and love of it all blend together in our expressions of appreciation and discovery and feelings and who knows what else goes into it all, life is amazing! I remember one time commenting on one of your videos almost like a vision when you were having a low moment and I said something about rose petals and light I think falling gently in a healing kind of way. One of your paintings that you created after that really looks like what I was saying! Beautiful! It's really fascinating seeing a lotta similarities in many ways in what you do and differences of course since we are all one of a kind. Your sharing is very inspirational and I'm very thankful! Thanks for sharing and encouraging and being you🎉🌹🌿😊💐🌿

[@annettehudson1432]

Hi Wendy, I think the idea of a gallery wall is Brilliant!!!

[@susankayej88]

Hello from Australia! I’m a fairly recent subscriber and enjoying your videos so much, thankyou. Love the inspiring gallery wall. Very blessed to have bought and received two of the ‘paper roses’ prints, absolutely beautiful. Sending warmest wishes across the miles 💗

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

Hi wendy I’m a plant whispering tree hugger too. I love your vlogs, your helping me get out of a rut, thank you so much. Much love to you my fairy friend 😘😘😘

[@nikkinewell577]

Wendy, I am just glad you are here.

[@Crystal-t6g]

My anxiety is up the roof thank you for creating a space of reflection and kindness. Love your dress, thank you for your honesty and openness. 💟☕️🫖🍰💚🌸

[@julieannhatch1076]

I find such peace and comfort in your videos. I look forward to them each week. Thank you for being that bright light! xoxo

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

and thank you for keeping me company xxxxxx

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

Dear Wendy, I loved your Gallery Wall. Your paintings (finished or not) are so beautiful and I love the fact that you include a quote or some words even. I am not a professional artist, I do it as a hobby (I have been doing it all my life with different forms of art work) but I had never thought about a Gallery Wall and I think that’s a great idea to observe our work from a distance. Sometimes I have the tendency to worry and finish it, and I liked your advice of having a cup of tea with it (I love tea, so I immediately pictured a nice a sweet scenario). I too have been stopping myself from going back to the life before the pandemic. I don’t do what I used to do and I don’t go where I used to go. And although I think that’s not a good thing for me, I am having some trouble in going back to my past habits, that I loved. And the fact is that here in Portugal the rate of vaccination is very, very high. Everybody wants to be vaccinated and we have very few people who don’t, so it’s quite safe. I wonder why I have so much trouble in doing things I used to do and made me happy. I do love to be at home and in my studio, but I stopped doing other things that gave me pleasure as well. It was very good for me to hear about your experience and start to motivate myself to go back to what I also loved. Thank you for keeping me company. Your sincerity, genuine personality and honesty has been helping me a lot in my journey throughout this beautiful earth. I am very happy to have your company every week and also on instagram. Lots of love and happiness to you and James ♥️💜🧡💙💛💚❤️

[@Messiah1976]

I really hear what your saying. Huge hugs. Merry Christmas and Happy New year

[@bajaboolie]

I am crazy about the aqua background with pink flowers painting. So pretty.

[@meganslater5421]

Wendy, you are soooooo far from selfish. You're such a sweetheart 💕 I love thrifting (going to charity shops) too! Last week I found some amazing drawing books for only 3.00 CAD (1.74 pounds?) I love drawing botanicals ♡ Anyway... I hope your week keeps getting better and better. Thank you for sharing the video footage of the little flowers too. We don't have those here in Canada yet. Keep smiling 😃

[@sararichards518]

I’m one of those super vulnerable people who shouldn’t be out and about but I’ve been doing little bits for a while going to charity shops or for a coffee etc . I wear a mask all the time I don’t care what people think of me. Trees are interesting beings, in touch with each other, helping each other, there are mother trees and their babies, the more I read and learn the more amazed I am at just how some of us know these things intuitively but science is starting to catch up!! I love that you and James have work meetings, but it’s great to keep work separately. Keep your lovely light shining bright lovely Wendy. We are all here for you. 🥰🥰💐🌸🌼

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes you should definitely take care Sara xx Well done for doing little things, xxx I think if I wore a mask people wouldn't mind os much but I do get shouted at even sometimes! It's not going to stop me either though, we should be able to do what we need to do without the judgements.... I wouldn't judge you for certain even if you sit eating with yours on!!! xxxxxx Just feeling safe however we can do it! Trees are indeed wonderful beings xxx They take care of each other... much loves xxxx

[@monicaclayton6675]

Darling Wendy, I've been binge watching your videos for several weeks now. I started while recovering from covid which I came down with Christmas day. I am new to painting and art though I was a photographer for 20+ yrs. I closed my studio in 2013 to care for my Mom. I struggle with fibromyalgia and find it difficult to make time for Art. I get so tired from doing life. BUT... Thanks to you recent videos I'm much more motivated now. Much Love!

[@janillingsworth7478]

Hello lovely. I love the new dress. It's perfect on you. I was also enjoying your water colour vase and flowers. You do seem happier and more relaxed so the transformation is showing beautifully. Things are a tough for me at the moment because both my parents have s terminal illness. I have been worrying about my Mother especially. She is so afraid and trying hard to be brave. It's made me so aware of how sad it is to have to give up your home and your independent life. I felt happier after watching your video. Lots of love xxx

[@sandiedaniel5403]

From Georgia in the U.S. love watching you feel creating is my path and love seeing your perspective! You are truly amazing! Sending love!

[@valeriewheeler3930]

Hi Wendy, newish subscriber (non artist who hopes to “have a go” this year - surrounded by talented family members). Love all you do in your vlogs, as I have been binge-watching your past ones to catch up, always late to the party! Thank you for the etsy order which arrived so fast and look so good in real life. You are so talented, left handed I notice and that can be a “thing” of arty, creative people can’t it. Hmm I am right handed 🙄 You reminded me at the end here with your gallery wall to music, of a fav childhood tv prog when I was young of Tony Hart and Vision On, where children sent their paintings in to be displayed. My late Aunt loved Bagpuss. And I think of charity shops as unexpected treasure. Thanks to you and James for helping to keep our lights bright in these testing times. x 🧡

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh gosh, right handers are very artistic too!!! Also, loved Take Hart and Vision on!!!!! xxx

[@fireintheheadstudio]

Tony Hart ❤️ I loved Take Hart!

[@janevincent7103]

Valerie, I am a Lefty too, but there's no way Righties are any different than we are in art. You can do it too if you want to. So many good lessons to learn on YT, go for it! XOXOJANE

[@valeriewheeler3930]

Thank you Jane for your kind encouragement, I will definitely unwrap the art supplies I have and will give it a go this year. My thinking about left handedness linked to the arts and creativity may well be flawed and outdated. But when one reads a list of left handed artists includes Rubens, Toulouse Lautrec, Raphael, Rembrandt, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Michelangelo, and that under the heading of music are Benjamin Britten, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Sting, Sir Paul McCartney and Mozart, it is easy to jump to conclusions that the odds here are stacked against me! Blessings! 🧡☺️

[@trenaoelschlager3981]

Valerie....you are talented and have something inside you artistically that is waiting to be expressed....and only you can do it! I wish you JOY in the journey to find what that is....You may be led into a totally different style ....or other mediums.... Happy hunting for your best "artistic expressions"...

[@annehayward3506]

Beautiful pictures I’d pick you and the one with the lovely blue pot are really special to me, thank you for sharing them and your wise words xx

[@CQGCreative]

“Have a cup of tea with your painting. Take one home and commune with it.” Love this! Such great, meaningful advice. I concur that letting your work “rest” and stepping back is so valuable! Next time, I will definitely have a cup of tea. 💖💖💖

[@healinginteriors]

Loved this episode, Wendy! It had a bit of all the elements I love to hear about from fellow artists. So happy for you that spring has sprung for you on multiple levels. And hooray for Flower Power & Gallery Walls! 💗🌸✨🦢🍫

[@armandefrance701]

There is something heartachingly beautiful about tulips as they transform, changing shape and just stunning. Your painting of the white ones, captures the sense of them fabulously. Sometimes I think I like them better as they start getting’weary’.

[@Mamgus_attic]

Hi Wendy, I loved you describing Bagpuss. A beautiful childrens programme. I’ve loved following you and hearing your stories and your take on life.

[@BarbaraTechel]

Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability related to restrictions regarding your exemption. I went through the same thing. I've suffered from asthma since I was 6 months old (now almost 59) and I just avoided going places for fear of others judging me because I wasn't wearing a mask. I continue to hold hope that we will all find a way to live in peace and respect for each other and that many more will understand the bigger picture of the implication of what the last few years have been about. I so appreciate you and your vlog as it provides such calm in a challenging time. Your sweet and loving spirit always fills me up with goodness, peace, joy, and love. Thank you!!

[@janevincent7103]

Hi Wendy. I find your self insights very similar to my own although you have assisted me to make a lot more lately and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Being in a restrictive rut is no fun at all and I didn't even realize that was going on, but it sure enough was. Now I've reached inside my palettes to swatch every single one and I'm finding it most therapeutic to do so. It has caused me to get mighty excited to get back into my painting. And thank you for your amazing gallery idea and your gallery is so calming and beautiful. Does your subconscious seem to assist you in making such art as you may need at any given time? I have noticed that most of the folks that watch your videos feel that you are so comforting and calming. It seems like just the ticket to also feeling calmer and comforted yourself too. That's why I've chosen to concentrate wholly on 2 journals I have gathered any supplies I may need for each journal. One is Woodland and foresty (not sure what I'll name it yet) and the other shall be about fairies and magic. I have ideas for each now (finally) for paintings I will make and add to my journals. Just know that my love is sent to you every day (via airmail-haha) because you are a very special lady. Thank you for just about everything, esp getting my will back to return to painting. XOXOJANE

[@marylenahan8332]

I love watching you. I was going through a creative block, since Christmas. I watched your video in straightenening up your studio, it gave me the motivation to get out my art supplies and start creating. Watching you uplifts my spirit, you have a beautiful soul. I take pictures of trees, so many beautiful designs are weaved through the branches. I hug a tree to ground myself, and thank the tree for the energy it filled me with. You are so lighthearted and grounding. Thank-you so much.

[@andrea444healing7]

I'm.having a quiet day in my own space. Listening to the wind and rain. I've de cluttered and cleaned my space ready for my next reiki clients. Have to say, I'm face mask exempt as well. And this whole 2 years have been hard. Going to the supermarket and people scowling and jumping out of my way. But I dont gove it a second thought now, I've stopped letting it upset me. I think many have just stopped doing anything. Their.mental health has got worse and.they are actually stuck in a rut of staying home. We sometimes have to push ourselves, to start doing things we love again. So well done you for going to see your tree.

[@fremont111]

it's almost impossible to get an exemption here (canada), interesting that several people have commented that they have one...

[@katrina3560]

@@fremont111 Canada is a whole other ball game (I hear). Not only are exemptions permitted here (southwest of the U.S), but where I live we've been "allowed" to be maskless for months, although "suggested" in indoor facilities.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

Hi Wendy. Love your new dress!!!! I am sure that you will find your home space. I do understand the lifting of the spirit doing lovely things. Just normal activities like grocery shopping has been odd. So love and enjoy your tree!!! You have been such an inspiration I been watching since 2020 when you began . Your adventures have helped me and I began art journaling because of you thank you.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you me too! Yes, we not in a rush so... Thank you for understanding me xxxx much loves and happy journaling xxxx this makes me so happy!

[@janicehughes6253]

Beautiful gallery wall. I love the pink rose painting. I found a woman's face in the painting. I see an eye in the green paint an a nose an a mouth in the yellow paint. Thanks for sharing...

[@michelepastele5347]

Housing prices all over the US are going bonkers too. If you're ever in the market to see what New York City rents are like, a guy named Cash Jordan does 'apartment tours along with their prices.' I wonder where these prices will end - it's so outrageous. Instead of costs going DOWN which I would have expected with the pandemic, they're skyrocketed. Cash is on U Tube. Wendy, I loved the idea of a gallery wall to see changes and progressions in our work. It points out how cramped my art area is --- no gallery wall for me - ha! Thank you to you and James for another lovely video! xx

[@sally-annllewellynartist9362]

Wendy, you're such a gift, truly. I love watching your honest videos. I'm afraid to go into my studio and work, particularly since I sold a piece last month for a good bit of money and I know the piece was one of my best. Now I have 'imposter syndrome'.... which is ridiculous, to some. Your work is so beautiful and free. Thank you for being you, authentic and so encouraging, inspiring. I've been following your channel since last summer, and I binged your videos. You've helped so much. This video has helped to stabilise my wobble. I hope I can paint again soon. (I have a rescue pup entering my life soon, not sure if this will help or hinder....but it will bring joy, and that's always a good place to start lol) Thanks again, you're ace 💖

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

You got this .... go wild, paint wild and free! paint lots of things.... you will like something else even better than that piece.... watch out for the miracles !!!!!!!!!

[@gilltaber2187]

Your videos are such a calm spot in my week; I look forward to them so much. Thank you for bringing a bright light into my days. Bright blessings.

[@MrGandallo]

Soulful artwork and a calming voice as ever, also I love the dress you found, the floral print is beautiful. This is just a thought but how about painting you and James' dream cottage and garden to maybe put your desire out for the universe to find for you. Keep shining both and thank you.

[@jmitch5161]

Dear Wendy, I too am still a little selfrestrictive. It seems to have become the norm, without realising it. It's almost like I've forgotten what I used to do. Spring is almost here, so it's time to remember and get back out there. Your bright shining light as always lifted me up and made a difference to my day, so thankyou. Love and blessings 🙏💖

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes, I feel you ..xxxx hope is BACK!! We got this!!! xx

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Your videos make my day brighter..thank you Wendy!

[@jackieriley8538]

Love how a painting is transformed by adding a mount and then a frame! You've done some gorgeous painti!!xx

[@suzyallen1726]

Glad you feel like your tree helped you to open up further. Always fun to get a new dress.

[@nicolehofarttattoo4336]

You find the lovely Bagpuss serie here on KZbin too, thank you so much for sharing with us, so lovely 🥰 🙏!

[@EllieDeklerk]

Even this video is two yrs old I’m resonating with all of it. Possibilities are opening up for me right now. So it’s all current . Lots of love to you.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

happy possibilities! xx lots of loves

[@ilselauwers6009]

I think what you voiced in the beginning of this video was one of the most important truths about what these past years have made us aware of. You restricted yourself. Not because of fear for a disease but because you felt looked upon in a more negative way. You had a mask exception but in a shop and in public you felt the gaze of others . And in a way you probably felt like you had to excuse or explain yourself most of the time . Well , it takes a lot of courage to not be part of the masses for one. But what is more important to me is that in a way , maybe unconsciously, lots of people suddenly had to realize the fragility of freedom. A freedom we in the West took for granted when it is far from that. Now , don’t get me wrong, I ‘m not saying that democracy and our open society is gone but we touched, got a little taste of how it would be to live in a totalitarian regime. Part of my family lived in the USSR and an other part lived in Germany in the 1930 s . I was told their stories as a child about living in those times, the division among civilians, the controle of the gouvernement on peoples life……. We had a little taste of that here in the West and I think our uneasy-ness (well for me it was) came from the realisation how fragile our way of life actually is. You can loose freedom and harmony over night and that is a dreadful thought . Loved your gallery wall . 🤗

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I really feel and hear what you say here..... and completely agree.... I think that's what has shaken up so many of us.... more unfolding I am sure as we come past and through the next parts... much love and thank you for vocalising this very important point x

[@janevincent7103]

Wow, Ilse, You have stated these facts so well. I, too, have felt that punch in the face over the last 5 yrs or so. To realize that the life I've had for so many yrs (and I suppose have taken for granted, though I know better than that!) had became precarious and even dangerous at times was a true life changer for me. That coupled with a few non controllable health issues have turned me into somewhat of a hermit. My husband, who has the energy of a 30 yr old, does 99% of our shopping (but if we go to Hobby Lobby here in Arizona, it's all me-haha), and does most errands too. He's much faster than me as I dawdle over the food usually coming up with a meal I haven't made in eons, etc. so he actually prefers to go alone. He's gotten so good with groceries. I got sidetracked, sorry. I love what you have said and agree totally with all of it. Thank you for expressing this situation so well. Oh, I am a Lefty too but I believe Righties are as great artists as we are, so. no worries. Don't you just love this channel? It's a wonderful way to enjoy Wendy and James and their love story thread thru all of Wendy's wonderful art adventures, nature walks or tree hugging, and everything in between. I pray that they will find that cottage of their dreams in an affordable price so that Wendy can have a nice studio And the garden will be wonderful. I appreciate all of Wendy's insights that she shares so willingly regarding mental, physical, and artistic ways of increasing health within oneself. I have done some heavy thinking since watching her Videos and found some important insights about myself which are ever so helpful. So glad you've joined Wendy and James' "family."💛(yellow for Spring, yay, the end is in sight.) XOXOJANE

[@janevincent7103]

Oops, Ilse, I think I mixed your comment up with Valerie Wheeler's because she was the one wondering if Righties can be as good with art as Lefties. So sorry. But the rest of it is for you. XOXOJANE

[@ilselauwers6009]

@@janevincent7103 lol, it’s all ok. And as for the right hand/ lefthand thing I ‘m one of lucky ones and I din’t have a dominant hand. So that is easy. As for the groceries….. Don’t you just love it when Hubby takes care of it ……. An ‘other’ soo easy in my life 💝 😂😍🤗🤓

[@pc4764]

You are out of your mind. I restricted myself to protect myself. I have health issues. I'm glad you don't but if your "freedom" hangs on not wearing a mask, you're wasting the freedom you do have. Disgusting.

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I very much appreciate the way you described how you look at your art, and use it to determine where you need to go next with it. I never gave much thought to the continuity aspect of creativity. The way I used to write songs was, I would try to be different each time. I would try to avoid saying the same thing twice, or using similar styles. In my mind I had a great value for variety, but maybe that's what put people off-- like I was deficient in having a style or genre that they could predict. I think I underestimate how much familiarity comforts and relaxes people. Maybe my chaos was very off-putting. Then, I don't know how much control we have over what "comes out" of us. Learning to just accept that I have been able to create something at all was a struggle.

[@janevincent7103]

Hi Argus, It sounds an awful lot like you have similar feelings that many of us have expressed here. I think that much of the strife in the last few years has brought these feelings out. I suppose we all have them from time to time, hey, mine had lasted 2 yrs related to my art. But after watching You Tubers express their feelings, especially our Wendy here, we've realized we're not alone. Now that Spring is closer, many of us feel we've gotten permission from the Universe, NOT the government, to express ourselves any way we feel like doing so. Things change so fast it seems, and I bet your songs are great, but you've hit on an important insight for yourself. Just like Wendy giving herself permission to change any of her art if she wants and when she wants to, even over many cups of tea, you can do the same if you want to. Or you can leave your songs changeable if you want also. I understand the questions you've asked yourself and the first thing I think of is what if I did something similar. In other words changed my subjects suddenly and used all different methods so that my art looked like different people doing each piece; then I'd say, yes that is confusing. In thinking on it I believe I'd prefer that my art style be recognizable no matter my subject. Anyway, just a few thoughts. XOXOJane

[@ginasiegert1048]

Bagpuss yeah loved it too. Love your videos. They help me to stop procrastinating. (Mainly). Great art, great dress. Xx

[@melaniehellum1281]

Love them all the one with the pink flowers and light blue pot is my favorite . All so pretty.

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

I’m so GLAD you shared about the extra restrictions you placed on yourself, I’ve done the SAME! After realizing it no more!,,, Thanks 🙏🏻

[@rebeccajourney3183]

You are such a nurturer💕💗❣

[@purplesuzylou]

Hello Wendy and thank you for your video this week 🙏 I've been so stuck lately and have been in a very dark place in terms of my mental health, to the point of giving up. I've been procrastinating for so long and have been suffering from artist's block as well but seeing this, has given me hope.. I've been directionless for so long now , stuck in a place I don't want to be . My paintbrushes are reaching/screaming out to me everytime I walk past them but I have been unable to touch them. As if there's an invisible force which has bound me to apathy. You really are a beautiful soul and watching your struggles and your triumphs draws me magnetically. Sending love and light ❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I hope you feel ready soon Lorraine.... put some lovely music on and dance with your brushes! Paint in the air .... doodle and write out favourite quotes and affirmations but PAINT them!!! You got this... xxx

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Lorraine ,Your Vulnerability is so Powerful, thanks for sharing Your Heart and Soul xxx

[@Wildflowerafternoons]

You are not alone Lorraine. Big hugs

[@irenegarcia7356]

I love thrifting & vintage shops...relaxing.

[@NicoleWilliams-sb5ts]

I am not a painter but a sculptor and I do the same with my work, a lot of times I say well it didn’t sell because it’s not complete and it gets reworked. I love your videos and watch them quite often, they keep me inspired. Thank you!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I love that! xxxx Reworking gives things new life! xxx Much loves x

[@samjones9465]

I love Bagpuss, I have a cuddly one sitting on my grandsons rocking chair (he's 2yrs in April) and comes in and cuddles bagpuss and brings him over to me for a story

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Awwww!!!!!!!

[@jenhanlon3840]

Love the flowers in pots, so good move 🥰

[@catmccabe1148]

Hi Wendy I've not commented before but have been following you for around a year. I love your personality, and how you keep everything so real, something that seems to be lacking today! I too suffer with anxiety and your vlogs are so calming to watch. As a hsp I'm so easily overwhelmed and the last year has been the worst year of my life, I really identify with what you said about avoiding going out and doing the things you used to do. Seeing masked faces gives me anxiety so I've also been avoiding the outdoors to a large extent, I hope things will get better soon 🙏 keep up the good work 😊

[@sanetjonker5183]

Wish you could make a video every day!! Allways so looking forward to it!! Warm love out of South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

Aww what an amazing new video, you had me from the first second!! Bless you!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Awww, well that makes me sooo happy!!! xxxx Thank you angel! x

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for talking about your self restriction and refreshing, I needed to hear it 💗💞

[@KateColors]

Love the new flowers in the pot paintings--my favorite subject to paint! Keep going! They kind of feel like you're willing Spring to come sooner. Hope you do find a perfect place soon. ❤ --KateColors

[@stephanieb120]

I've been thinking about a gallery wall for awhile, and your's looks so amazing. You've inspired me again Wendy! ❤🇨🇦❤

[@KellyLB-d2s]

Definitely. I went to see a family friend play a concert. I hadn't seen them in 2 years, and it was so lovely to hear live music and catch up with them. So I know what you mean.

[@RachelJ715]

I used to love art so much but I took Art as one of my a level subjects 4 years ago and never quite recovered. It was a crushing experience and fed enormously into my perfectionism. Now I can’t bring myself to pick up a pencil or paintbrush without carrying the weight of my own expectation and the pressure to produce a masterpiece, lest I should come away with a sense that I’d wasted my time. I long to harness my creativity and feel that sense of child like freedom I once found within art. For now, I watch others do just that.

[@alexandrajoelle2926]

I wrestle with extreme self-criticism. When it comes to art, I've found that one thing that helps is to forget the structures I've been taught that will limit me and any of my thoughts of having a "good" idea before beginning. Start with a mistake and keep fixing and changing and creating until you've reached your destination.

[@alicebeshay1744]

If you like to try again,just doodle! Scribble and play! Mabye if you manage to have fun without expectations , you can pick up The joy and evolve from there. And don’t show it to or speak about it! Just keep it for yourself as a secred pleasure👍 I hope it will help you❤️🌹

[@janevincent7103]

@@alexandrajoelle2926 Hey, I feel the same way. In fact for the last 2 years I have put off my own art! I felt inadequate and afraid to make more. Instead I concentrated on developing different Art journals (some I created myself, others are purchased with my own touches added. I decided on 2 and have been planning, making & gathering different papers I have dyed with coffee and tea and unsugared Koolaide. Also many gorgeous scrapbook papers that will enhance my subjects. One is a journal on a Special Forest and the the other is about magic and esp fairies. I have several small paintings I want to add too. But unless I am painting, I don't feel artistic. I don't know why I had my hiatus because I missed the heck out of my art. Faces, flowers, landscapes are my favorites. BUT, in listening to Wendy's videos, I feel I have overcome my silly, untrue fears. All I had to do to top it off was to go thru my file of my art pieces I keep, and wow, I do have it. Guess it just wanted to play hide and seek in these uncertain times (more so 2 yrs ago than now). Remember, just close your eyes and things will change--hopefully for the better. XOXOJane

[@fireintheheadstudio]

"But Emily loved him". 😍 Oliver Postgate's utterly perfect narration coloured my childhood too. Bagpuss, The Clangers and dear Ivor the Engine. What a wonderfully creative, clever storyteller he was. Absolute treasure. We were so blessed ❤️

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Oh yes The Clangers !!!

[@fireintheheadstudio]

@@grizeldaxxx4568Loved them and Soup Dragon 🙂

[@prairiecherie5743]

I love watching you slap on paint and the different twists and turns of your hand and brushes. It looks so freeing. Maybe that’s why I haven’t tried realistic painting but I might have a go at it now. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes! Go for it!! Play time !!! xx

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Great advice about “having a cup of tea” with your art and looking at it from lots of angles, lights, perspectives over time…love the idea of a gallery space! You are a beautiful inspiration!

[@moonmother.]

Wendy, you have a way of making life better for me. Thank you so very much! Sending you and James so much love, light, and HUGE loving hugs 💜💕🌸🤍🌿🌺💜 xo

[@jobes4525]

You look so relaxed Wendy 🙏❤️

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Gosh thank you I really feel it and the fogs are lifting finally ... or maybe it was just wintering and I have it every year!!! haahha!! xxxxx

[@rainedavis4173]

Hi Wendy Just to say how much I always enjoy your videos and all you share with us from your heart. I hear about imposing restrictions on yourself... I did the same thing for similar reasons and feel the shift too as things open up. So glad you feel ready to step out in the world again...It's time for us all to live our very best most shiny bright lives and share our joy with others. I am a tree hugger too and that is where I found most support during the toughest times, in the woods here in Canada in the deep snow. Your art and your joyful exploration is so uplifting and inspirational. Loving your new pieces in the pots especially. I know the perfect place for you and James is out there. When it's time it will find you. Have a magical week ahead. Blessings bright light.

[@teresabrown836]

Good evening Wendy, I never thought of a galley wall of my cards such a good idea, you are such a caring lady . I love charity shops as you say a little pices of Emily, also a second chance for clothes it helps land full , someone else junk is a pices of treasure. Have a good weekend, and sending love Teresa xxx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Hi Teresa xxxx Yes do it!! It could be life changing!!!! much loves to you too xx

[@pameladelancey5834]

Love your "new" dress, it is so beautiful on you!! Most of my clothes are also thirfted too!! Your gallery wall is so beautiful!! I love your art and of course everything you do!!!❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing so much with all of us!! Sending lots of love and light to you and James!!!❤❤❤

[@diannebaker7552]

me again. i've watched nearly all your vids now... i taught art to kids for 20 years. so emotional today, love you wendy waffle, I've much in common with you. I just lost one of my students who i taught for years, such a multi talent. he took his life. more later x

[@J528hz]

I love trees and have quite a lot of photos i have taken 🎉you are a blessing!!!

[@martiseelye6443]

I love how your gallery wall looks. It really shows your work off well. The dress you got at thrift is so pretty! It looks lovely on you 😍 I'm sorry your little cottage didn't work out for you. I hope YOUR cottage shows up soon and that you recognize it right away. Have a lovely, beautiful, reviving week ahead, Wendy. I hope whatever comes feeds your soul with joy 💕

[@loriknoke8021]

I’m have just found you and am totally loving your offerings. I am curious about your hesitation to paint the oil painting because you have carpet. Why not buy some of those plastic mats used under office chairs to protect the floor? I would also like to know if you would mind sharing what brand of paints you use. Thanks so much! Keep being you!!! Lori.(Canada)

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

totally relate to your realisations, hopefully no more restrictions ever and we can move over as everything is much calmer and milder than ever woo hoo. Sending love xo

[@nadyatzurupa6042]

Венди,вы удивительная.Ваши работы уникальны.Любуюсь и восхищаюсь.🥰💖🌿🌷🌷🌷🌿

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you for you company Nadya! xxxxxx

[@katiemynette4285]

Heart of Kentucky. Hey UNEXPECTED GYPSY. Really like the new, brighter, colors you are using. Katie.

[@louiseonofrio-mills48]

Aah, you’ve worked your Wendy magic again; feel much more chilled now, thank you💕 An absolutely beautiful gallery wall you have there💐 Hope you find your dream cottage soon, it’ll pop up at the right time🏡 Love your new dress too🌹 See you next week!☺️xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Sorry your little cottage didn’t work out for you both but these things have to be right! Not only are you searching for a home but a creative space too which is obviously very important! I’m sure you will know when you find the right one! Please take us along on your journey! Your gallery wall is so very inspirational x

[@alicebeshay1744]

I read all the commants last week too and i was moved by it. You are right! This is a wonderful and loving community, Thanks to you! And i love your gallery! I have my work in scetchbooks , but it is a great idea!

[@caffeinelover247]

Thank you for the inspiration! I am not a painter but I like to try new things. I love your earlier faces . They look very whimsical. Thank you for sharing you with all of us .

[@emman.3653]

Dear Wendy, I really love your flower gallery wall! I just thought, if you had a garden of your own and you grow your own flowers that will bring us so many beautiful flower paintings. I am looking forward to that and make a wish for you and James: you will find your perfekt house with a garden and studio. Good luck ❤️🏡

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yes!! I look forward to having a flower garden again one day.. xxxx much loves x

[@wildrozes2696]

Good morning 🌿 Loving you’re extended gallery wall. Such a soothing harmony of balance between plants, shop, work space & reflection. As always, thank you PS… love your new dress!!! 3/4 of my ‘being’ has been thrift shop based since aged 16. Love Mother Earth 🌿💚🦚

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Thank you beauty xxxxxxxx

[@Obsskenae]

Best gift to start the week with. Your videos give me such good energy and inspiration

[@melissataylor5552]

Thankyou so much for your videos!!❤️❤️

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Greetings Wendy .... I just have to say that dress is the PURRRRfect pick me up and suits You so well ...I so agree with You , don't think I have been in an Op shop for years either ...and most of my Treasures have come from second hand places ...or PRE-LOVED places and make me smile as I find new ways to use them ...much Love from NZ ... May the PURRRfect place come in the PURRfect time ...ps I adored Your Tree and can feel the energy through the screen xxx

[@karenmcnamara4585]

Hi Wendy, I loved seeing your gallery wall, it looks fabulous! I don't paint but I love to watch you draw and paint, you make it look so easy. Thank you for all you share with us.

[@deborahmeyers551]

Thanks for Sharing Wendy your artwork is beautiful and I love your flower power love the pots they ground the flowers 💜

[@sallyskellington3024]

I love how you moved everything 20xs, I'm not the only one!🤭 I guess I've missed last weeks video, I'm going to go back and see. Good luck finding a fabulous cottage, looking with you was fun. ❤🍀🤗

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yup! I thought it was interesting to show the real process!!! The decision making process is an interesting one!!! Glad to hear you move everything twice too!! (at least!!)

[@maryamkj1264]

واوووو که چقدر لدت میبرم وحس ارامش عالی عزیزززم ممنون که انقدر مهربونی🥰😘🌹

[@jobell7356]

Mm, thank you, yes, I'm ready for my treasure hunt. I put up a gallery on my wall and was amazed; I do have talent, I just never registered it. Now I'm ready to move forward, as you said, no one will judge and I can percolate gir as long as I need. Bless you my Angel, bright blessings. 🌲

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yeah!!! WEll done creative angel xxxx

[@tannaorr4133]

What a great video, well actually all of your videos are. So enjoyable for so many reasons!love your perspective on life and process. Thank you Wendy! Much love and gratitude 🥰

[@elaineplatten8286]

Its always a pleasure to watch you Wendy, so inspirational. Also love all the music played in your posts. Thank you 💖

[@cmk1626]

Hi Wendy. I watch you nearly every week and it's become a "thing" with me. I don't have a lot to say other than thank you. Also, I'm so very glad to hear some new songs, as the others were becoming a bit "familiar" if you like. Thanks so much for being here....helping me to feel ok with doing what I can. 🥰

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

YOu welcome and thank you for keeping me company xxxxx

[@cmk1626]

And, so how do we post our gallery wall pictures? I do it just the same as you. Keep things in view, move them around, get inspired and watch my progress.

[@meganarline]

I love your gallery wall! Thanks for another inspiring video. I too have a few particular trees that I say hi to every time I go by them.

[@lotusflowerpassion]

Love your Gallery wall looks lovely and I so agree I have photos of all my work set in special files so I can look at in new place no Gallery wall though can not do unfortunately , om my site though I have my paintings in collections and I have paintings from over the years so is kinda Kool to look at them and see where I was and where I am today. wanted to share with you when we had to find a place I just asked the Angels for help , I asked for a studio room and yard and other things as we have to be clear :) when we put it out and ask so if you visualize exactly what you want in your place the space the light and Then ask for it ,I know the Angels will find it for you and The fairy's too will help we just have to ask and then let them do their work and know that it is and when the right time is it will be there for you hon. I am so happy to see you today , is always a bright spot in my day coming and visiting with you. much love to you and James . I love the Place the Angels found for me and am so happy here gardening in going to be so kool as is a blank slate here to add what we wish and My Fairy Garden will be new here ,I have pictures on Facebook of my fairy gardens I have created and Fairy houses I have made. till next week dear .

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

loads of love Debra, glad the angels found your place... they are finding mine too but I think for now they want me in my current place... they definitely found this one for us... xxxx see you soon x

[@sherryedwards5978]

Lovely floral studies. Enjoyed the talk. I have gallery walls all thru the house. It spurs me on to continue immersing myself in my art.

[@jessicastrideart]

Your new vase paintings are gorgeous Wendy! You’ve really nailed those tones!👌xx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you Jessica working at it!! xx

[@konniestaabmiller472]

I love the idea of making a gallery wall for my paintings. especially unfinished ones. Thank you for always inspiring me to go create and discover new artistic outlets.