For the last week I was able to get outside for almost every day, even a day that was gross and windy and cold, I went out and made a little art. It’s been great. I’ve been able to record most of it so there are more YouTube videos. I’ll put them below.
The art I’m making is making me super happy. For the most part I’m at the beach for a mere 20 to 30 minutes (not including the 15 to 20 minute walk) depending on when I can get out of the house. I’m not in a mad rush, just sort of working to get the image captured, not stressing just capturing the vibes.
The images themselves are rooted in reality but aren’t a photographic capture, more of the feeling I get of the place.
Today’s image really captures that. It’s dark in the distance and a little wild in the foreground with the dark shadows of the rocky ledge area.
In this case the photo really doesn’t capture the feeling of this spot. I was a little closer in than the photo, just past those rocks on the right side of the photo. The tree is huge and really makes me feel small. and the area under it has a lot of leaf litter (and regular human litter) and dry looking brush.
The little mixed media piece makes me so very happy.
The other thing I’m doing is translating many years of making art outside into tips for YouTube. I’ve recorded a few episodes of quick tips as well as a video about putting together my grab and go art kits. I’ve discovered a few issues with my kits- the kit that is supposed to have less stuff, actually has more. That Lihit Labs slim Smart Fit bag fits a HUGE amount of stuff. I’ve been a BIG fan of Lihit Labs stuff (sponsor me) for years but dang this one is SO darn good. It’s pretty perfect for a grab and go mini kit that doesn’t feel mini at all.
The big drawback of these kits is that I have duplicate or near duplicate stuff in both of them. I realize that I need to swap out my travel brushes for water brushes in ONE of the 2 kits. BUT which one?!?
The little mixed media pieces I’m doing will be listed here on my Ko-Fi page soon. I’ve attempted sales on Instagram but frankly that has always been hit or miss for me when it domes to art and now it’s even more difficult.
Anyway the art outside videos:
(not live yet, will be live May 5th)
And the Art Tip Videos:
(not live yet will be live may 6th)
And the video about the grab and go kits: