365 Painting Challenge & what I gained (NOT WEALTH or fame but way more VALUABLE)
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- In 2019 I undertook a 365 challenge of painting 1 tiny painting a day for a year. In this video, I share the best reason to do a creative challenge, how we measure our success as artists (and the role Instagram plays) as well as painting and sustainable studio tips and some ego-dismantling lessons I learnt along the way.
Find me here on Instagram:
/ life.in.mininature
Website:
mininature.co.za/
Resources mentioned in the video:
Hopi Creation Story (my blog post on how I interpreted it and sources on the story)
mininature.co.za/2020/04/29/a...
How to make artist ecobricks
mininature.co.za/2020/02/14/h...
ecobrickexchange.org/views/ho...
John Bauer's Ceramics Gallery
www.johnbauerart.com/
Filming & Editing - Natasha Dryden
www.forreelfilms.co.za/
I am committing to this for 2022. Due to my job and new fitness journey I haven't had much time to oil paint. And I feel myself get into a depressive slump when I don't make tome for creativity. There nothing like having a burning desire to get lost in working with a medium you love but knowing you don't have the time. I reminded myself recently how short life is. And that my job can be replaced, but my health and my passions are a fleeting endeavor. So I'm gonna make time to enjoy what I love unapologetically 💜
Amazing Selene - I wish you all the luck and know in my heart that you honouring your creative soul with fill you with light - (that's not to say the journey is easy!) but it is immensely worth it! xxx
@@andreafedder I plan on painting everyday, most likely not making a new one each day. I actually have a tarot series I've been excited to start and I know doing the major arcana will take me a couple of years, so this challenge will be a great start for that 💜 Happy New Year
Well stated.
You and Andrea have helped my journey with your comments and this video.
Thank you
@@karyldavidkidd7111 So glad you decided to join in on this journey. It's been incredible so far. I wish you the best of luck and creativity 💜
This is amazing! I just started the same! One painting a day. I want to learn to paint better and transition from graphite to paint. Thank you for this video!
How interesting to hear you speak of your journey through the art world. Being in the winter of my life and thinking "what did I miss?" I would certain say that it was I missed not giving myself the freedom to learn more and to use my creative talent. I am not saying I am talented. I am saying I am still longing to learn to draw and paint. I do practice daily but oh, what would this work look like if I had let myself try when I was 20 or 30 years old?
But, this will have to remain a mystery because there is no way to go back to ever know what the outcome would have been. But I can say, "bet your sweet Bippy that I will enjoy every second I spend practicing, learning and make whatever art my hands and mind can produce. I am past the age of worrying if others think I am wasting my time.
It is my time, all I have left is mine and I chose how I will spend it. Thankfully.
Keep up the great work. Keep encouraging yourself and others. Our souls feed on encouragement.
Ah Patty!!! No doubt you are talented - we are all talented after enough self-disciple is poured out :) I fully and truly believe that at what ever age we are when we start opening our creative taps, that the years of dormant creative energy will surge through then. You'll have richer resources and experiences to 'draw' from. I hope you are able to give yourself to your art in a deep and beautiful way and that it brings you immense joy and appreciation that you now have the capacity to be fully in it. I also just wanted to add, that (because I so like your season analogy) that I feel an akin pressure to being the 'summer' of my life and that I'm thinking often 'what part of my creative streak might I have to give up" if I say... wanted to have kids... or "would I give all this freedom and time to be creative up to start a family" .."would I regret it if I didn't do that in this season - because I can "always paint later..." " ... So I think there are questions like these in all our seasons, and we swim into the currents we're most drawn into at that stage, trusting there will be time for the others in other seasons... At least that's what I hope. So much love and light to you! xxx
I loved your comment for I could totally relate … I didn’t pick up a brush until I was over 40 … I was a busy mom and like the old John Lennon song “ life got in the way”… I’ve found a new freedom in art and it’s helped me through some difficult moments … paint on my dear 💕
@@andreafedder Having children doesn’t mean you have to put your art aside. It can mean that you change your medium to something that is easily brought out and put away at a moments notice. Pastels, watercolor, pen and ink are all easy to pick back up when the child is napping. And when they get a little older, it’s great fun to allow them to paint alongside you. Granted, they will finish before you, but it’s still fun sharing the creative experience!
My kids are wonderful adults on their own now and I have plenty of time for painting. What I need is more discipline in creating during the pandemic. I’ve been stuck in my house for too long.I’m willing to try daily painting.
@@beckywebb1916 Ah hahaha, Becky! Your comment made me laugh and smile so much! Thank you for those words. Of course - I fully hear you with my ears (my silent reading ears in this case ;p) when you say that kids don't have to mean your art is set aside. But I guess that is still a personal fear I am in need of exposing to the light within myself. And yet, you are SO right - art-ing with kids is mega fun. Sigh, so I guess another daily challenge is needed to unearth and release this deeper external programming and fear I hold. Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate you!
@@andreafedder what a beautiful response. I take it to heart as I just started painting during initial Covid shutdown. Thanks.
I'm so glad that CZcams recommended this video to me. Love the idea of 365 small paintings. I had a feeling that you deeply care about the environment when I saw the paintings and then you spoke about it. The numbers on your account are surprisingly small. You deserve so much more.
I'm SO glad too - hihi. How nice of CZcams to do that for us :p. Well numbers are a funny thing. They're never a true full reflection of your totality or potential. They're simply a snapshot of how you are currently being 'measured' and 'tallied' up by a myriad of changing algorithms. We are all beings of light, immeasurably capacious, constantly expanding and radiating outwards! I'm overjoyed at everything that's come from this 365 challenge thus far, especially having connections like this with bright lights like you- and joy cannot be measured in numbers :) But I love and adore you for your acknowledgement. Thank you! I hope you take on your own 365 one day soon! x
@@andreafedder what's in a number, and who is the number for? During my own personal art challenge and activity, I took down my Instagram account and put my Facebook account in hiatus. My purpose was to remove the distractions of likes, forwards, emedded advertisements, 15-second content video feeds, 3-second reactions to 3-second views along scrolling screens ... to give me time and space to unearth my own artistic-DNA. Sure, I have a website and a two newsletters but these I control. Your words extend beyond art. They are life-affirming.
Well we are going to change that now, aren't we? 😊
‘Don’t be so prideful. Let people in.’ This was a great reminder. I’m doing the strada easel challenge this January (a painting everyday from life) for the first time, so this was very inspiring to watch. Thank you!
Ah, you're welcome. Yeah it was a toughie for me to accept (and keep re-learning to be super honest!) That challenge sounds interesting :) I'll check it out too :) xx
Thank you so much Andrea - I started art this year at age 50 and have felt myself breaking through those self worth glass ceilings ... love that you went through this process and sharing it so beautifully. I have a desire to do more creative work (without the money nudger) and just create to create to create...
Yay! Well done Liza - for grabbing your creativity by the horns :) Or the paint brushes - haha. My mom started weaving in her 40s only and has also discovered a great new creative love affair with yarn! Best wishes to you on your journey :)
This is amazing. I've recently decided I'm going to commit to a daily portrait sketch and your video addresses all of my fears, doubts and insecurities. Thank you and best of luck with your art!
That's great Lana - go for it :) I'm very glad some of what I touched on in the vid could speak into what you may have been feeling. I'm cheering you on with your challenge!
@@andreafedder Thank you!
Do it for you. Explore. Be brave.
What an inspiration!!! There was amazing growth, in many ways, in that 365 days. You have to get to the other side of whatever it is you are going through. When you look back and analyze the journey, you realize that you were being strenghthened and improved through hard work and discipline. Congratulations! Your work is amazing and you are an inspiration to me to work harder!
Ah thanks Barbara, that's so kind. Yes you're so right - it does give me strength when I think back on it. x
Truly truly beautiful content and art ! I want to become a ‘proper artist’ but everyday I battle with the ‘I’m not good enough’s’ and the ‘no one cares’. To make This sheet volume of beautiful work is what I wish for deeply, well done you’re so amazing
Thank you so much Sunny. I wonder if the term 'proper artist' isn't also one of the restraints we tie ourselves in knots with. I've definitely used it and have attributed all kinds of standards and 'levels of achievement' to it, but I wonder if in the end - the most proper artist isn't simply the one who just creates, regardless of what comes after that. Just start Sunny! Forget all the voices, "reasons" and things you've been told. Just start creating. I believe in you, creative friend. And so will the universe, when YOU believe in YOU. XXX
You blew me away with the beauty and DETAIL in those paintings! Like for real, I said, first off, "what!?? People paint detailed landscapes THAT small?? Shoot, I DEF need to try that. Did she paint all those WHILE working on other paintings? If not, did those tiny paintings provide her income for the year?" Anyway, inspiring and thought provoking! Well done!
Thank you Derrick! No they definitely did not provide me income throughout the year. I had a handful of commissions during the challenge year and am only now seeing some sales of the art after framing them and hanging in exhibitions and being in retail space, so yeah - art is a slow grow :) Thank you for your kind words.
Totally agree, creativity is driven out of us when were young. I did almost 300 portraits last year, not one a day tho, sometimes I do more. The most I did in a day was 5 (only did that once:) )
That's amazing! Yes, as Pablo Picasso says - it's all about keeping our inner child alive :) Your journey sounds amazing - where can I see your portraits? :) x
On school's killing creativity ... I strongly recommend you watch the TEDx CZcams video by Sir Ken Robinson.
@@WedlerFineArt yep oldy but good. Sad loss to world that Sir Ken left us :)
I want to see them!!
@@andreafedder You are closer to the point than you can imagine. I talk about the "curious child" a lot when I teach, which is what Picasso eluded to. I put as many as I can on facebook, but to be honest it gets a bit tedious haha. There are many in portfolios, but I've run out of space. I've slowed down now because I'm back at work and don't have much time to draw.
Well said young lady. Your art is beautiful, as is your soul.
Thank you Georgina :) From my soul to yours xx
I did a challenge once where I had to watercolor once a day for 30 days about something related to that day and write something about it. I loved it.
Ah that sounds amazing - yes writing about one's creative release is a very cathartic process :) Magic x
I really loved your paintings. And felt almost like crying when you said about not trying to do everything on your own! Cause I definitely do that to myself and consequently haven't been doing anything creative for a few years. Just working and paying bills. And I love the creation story also. Definitely going to commit to doing being more creative this year.
Ah pearl - big hug to you. I know, f*ck that was a hard lesson to learn (and am still ingesting it - even with "silly" things like opening a pickle jar. My boyfriend just stands there smiling at me, waiting for me to 're-remember' that I can just ask to ease my self imposed struggle. We're such funny humans! Working to pay bills is also just part of 'the great game of life' I guess - maybe this year part of your working can go towards paying art bills - for glorious things like brushes and paint and canvas.
Lots of love to ya, creative soul! x
Just what I needed to hear. It’s hard when I can’t show up to create. Thank you for sharing 🙏
It is hard - but it doesn't have to be hard alone :) xx sending you big light!
This is now my favourite video, reminding myself of the true journey as an artist. I will be rewatching this over and over. Thank you ❤
Ah Rosie! That fills me with joy, I hope you keep finding encouragement and inspiration in these words (as I do daily from that Hopi story!) as they echoed through me from the spirit of Creation :) xx
Just found you on you tube and you’ve inspired me. Thank you just love your paintings and how you look at life. I’ve loved art all my life but now at 74 years young and with 2 years of lockdown I’ve spent time painting again. Some days are better than others and you make me want to keep on this journey. ☺️
Hey Janet! that is wonderful to hear - i am over the moon that you want to keep painting. I have found nothing in my life as rewarding as completing an artwork and being proud of it and the lessons and insight it gifted me!
Thank you SO much for sharing this - it is incredibly inspiring and makes me realize how much I have been focusing on outside things instead of looking inside. Truly inspiring and I'm so grateful for the time you and your team put into this! This is a wonderful gift
Thank you so so much Hope! My incredible team is a one woman editing machine! Natasha Dryden - watch this space - she will certainly be doing great things in the future!
I love the mini canvas idea for the 365 challenge. You’re incredibly talented and inspiring. Thank you 🙏🏻 for this video, I loved it.
Hey Pastiche - yeah the tiny canvases are quite cool and managable to get through as a daily project. Thank you for your kind words - all I can say is daily practice makes (never perfect) but always an ever deepening of the skill. Much love!
Every word you said resonated with me so much. It's been so long since I let myself be dedicated to art. You are such an inspiration and so full of wisdom. Thank you for your beautiful soul!
Ah Lacey - it takes one to know one! Lots of light to you sis xx
Drea I so enjoyed watching this. As always am in awe of you. So lovely to hear you speak about the project, so eloquent and insightful. Big love.
Thank you dear Julie, means a lot to me. big love back at ya!
Wow!! I love this video and idea. It's amazing that you have put so much work into making it and managed to last the whole year!!! Kudos to you. TY for sharing, I really enjoyed every second of it and the quote at the end is spot on! It squeezed a tear or two out of me ;) ❤️
Thank you so much! I'm very glad you've found value in it. Heheh yes - that Hopi quote made me cry too many times during the challenge ;p It's hard when truth speaks into our heart at a point where we've almost given up. SO much love to you! I hope you try a challenge some day :) It's really rewarding x
Wow!!! Those are all beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing and giving words of wisdom. I think I truly needed to hear this message and I can’t wait to see where your journey continues to take you.
Moe! Oh my gosh - i got teary reading your kind words. My heart is full - I hope it leaves you inspired and ready to say yes to sitting down with your creative heart. much love
thank you .. such comfort to know someone else feels the same way!
I think many many MANY of us feel the same way - we are all after all fragments of the same ONE :) x
Love everything about this!! I always wondered of a good way to throw out my paint palette afterwards. I will surely try and do something similar. Thank you for the inspiration to paint more ❤
Ah yes - I'm so excited for you to try the JOY of artist eco-bricking! There's a link in the description box to a blog post I wrote that also has tons of helpful background info on this. So far I have 2 bricks (after 2 years of creativity - and I'm planning on making a little foot stool for my studio :)) Good luck and enjoy the new found sustainable practice freedom.
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your journey. I love the clarity you realized, the understanding you came to of both interdependence and setting your intention, and, of course, the fruition of taking that path.
Thank you so much Jan, means a lot xx
I love what you've done. I love this video and the last bit made me want to cry, it's so very touching. I am in the middle of starting a business, but I would like to start painting every day. I'll start in May. Oils. Watercolor. Pastel. Whatever I am feeling. Thank you for the inspiration, this is now on my calendar, I'll try the 365 challenge. ❤️
Magical! Sending you much light for this part of your journey!
Im in the process of clearing out everything in my art world that is clutter and old stuff with the view to painting every or other day..Clear objectives and I'm so excited about my new journey! Thanks for sharing your heart and what you have learnt...It has spurred me on thanks a ton. Fabulous!
Ah you're so welcome Maureen! I'm excited that you're excited!! Clearing clutter and clear objectives sound like a magical place to begin! Best wishes to you x
i'm so happy to see this video, thank you for sharing, the hopi story most certainly will stay with me echoing in my head every time i get in doubt. i did before, and i'm doing it again, a 365 self portraits challenge, and the first time i learned a lot about myself, it's not about vanity or looking good in a picture, it's about see yourself in all different aspects, truly see yourself.
Thank you Dulce - this is very kind. And the Hopi story has true magic. Your 365 of portraits sounds most fascinating - I can imagine one 'sees' a lot of the self by sitting with yourself in different moods, lights and energies. Very cool indeed! x
What an inspiration you are!! I am at a loss for words when trying to tell you how much everything you expressed resonated with the artist in me. Thanks for your authenticity and for your bravery as a creative soul. I loved your wall of paintings! So much talent and skill! May you continue to soar on your personal artistic journey.
Ah Harmony :) such kind words - I'm so glad my journey resonated with you :) and I really really hope it inspires you to listen to and pursue your own creative heart. May you always honour your light! xxx
The detail you were able to put into such a small format is outstanding.
I began painting miniature paintings several years ago as a promotion for a charitable event. I still have many of these canvases. Thank you for your story and inspiration. When I was in kindergarten -- I was asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I said an Artist.
Then throughout the years, false projections of the broke artist were put on me within my family and society. I am going on 55 evolutions around the Sun and art and creativity are still a part of my existence. I have been working on developing my artistic abilities, bringing joy and beauty to this world by donating my Art to causes that speak to my heart. It is a process, the major challenge is overcoming the broke artist stereotype. Art literally runs this world -- advertisement, print, graphics, animation, cinematography -- art and creativity add beauty and value to this reality. I needed to hear your story today. Thank you so much.
Well said and well done for breaking out of your own limiting narratives. It sounds like you are doing magical work for the artist community :) xx
It's so amazing to see them all mounted on the wall! Thank you. New subscriber!!
Hello there. I have to say I watched your video and was so inspired I hunted down 365 mini canvas and begun. I am a month into my own 365 mini paintings in a year challenge and I just rewatched your video and can already relate to every word. It has been so rewarding. The personal growth alone is incredible. Thank you for being so inspiring. I only hope I can speak so well at the end of my journey to inspire others as you have inspired me. Thank you!
Hey Jennifer - ah you are only too welcome! I have no doubt that your creative challenge will bring you immeasurable self-growth! Sending you so much creative love and support!
Thank you so much! 💓
Thank you Andrea, this reached me at a very vulnerable time for me and your courage and wisdom inspires me to keep going, I'm on the right track. I've ignored/avoided my artistic self for decades, now retired, I find myself being pulled back to creative me. You are a timely blessing.
Oh Mike. I'm so glad my video could offer you some way back to yourself. It gives me such joy knowing something I simply had to release was ultimately meant to be of benefit for others :) I wish you immense joy on your creative journey back to yourself. xx sending you much light and hugs
I just found you! I love the results of your challenge, your journey and your story! Glad to see someone else embrace paintig smalls. Thank your for sharing!
Thank you so much Toni. Tiny paintings are fun indeed to create :)
Truly inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey. Since my illnesses (ME+EDS) have worsened, so has my creative energy. I am often bed ridden and any stimuli is unbearable so I am unable to do much on days like that and when I feel well I get overwhelmed with what to do with my creativity in a small window of time before my next body crash, but I think I can set myself a challenge to create something small each day I'm well enough...this has definitely got me thinking.
Ah wow Amanda. Thank you for sharing your story here. I can't imagine how challenging that illness must be for you. Your perseverance muscles must already be so strong and resilient. If I can share some musings or thoughts or ideas I'm having for you - please disregard them if they do not serve you - but what about exploring water colour? I know nothing about your illness, but something about the fluidity and inability to fully control the colour of water paint flowing and merging kinda makes me wish I could offer it to you like a chamomile tea, but as art therapy. Even if you painted in bed propped up with pillows and the colour ran and dripped - there could be a bittersweet beauty in that too. I wish you lightness and courage, Amanda. May any creative endeavours bring you much comfort and release. xxxx
@@andreafedder Your 365 paintings are all adorable and evoke powerful emotions as individual creations but so powerful as a collection...have you tried moving them around and using them as pixels? That's the beauty of art, so many possibilities 😍. Thank you for your kind words. Life has had it's challenges and it sucks to be ill and give up my motorbikes, hiking and dancing etc BUT I count myself as privileged to have done all those things and my situation has brought me back full circle to being an artist again. I've actually just bought a lovely set of watercolour pencils as I had the same thought as you, with my water brush pens it will be really easy to set up and clear up. Thank you for your suggestion ☺️
Andrea, your words resonate with me so much. This video is so inspiring and deep. Thank you for sharing your brilliant mind with us. I’ve literally never seen any of your content until now, but from the moment you started to speak, I felt some kind of spiritual connection to you as an artist. I will carry your messages with me for quite sometime. I’m currently in the middle of a major life transition and your words are extras I needed to hear. Thank you, sister! ❤
Thank you for you comment. I'm glad this project is able to give you some strength and light. May your transition bring you much insight friend. Sending you big rainbow rays of light! x
I truly miss seeing your creations every day! So happy to have one of my own to see everyday! Love you friend!
Amazing, heartfelt and beautiful video with messages on so many levels. You helped me remember something that I had long forgotten. “You have to remind yourself on the hard days that you didn’t do this for other people, you did this for yourself” Thank you 🙏
Thank you Matthew - I'm very glad it's reconnected you to your source of internal power :)
This was such an amazing story, congrats on sticking with it especially on the tough days. Your work is truly stunning!
Thank you so much!
This was soooooo very insirational and heart-felt! Thank you! I deeply believe the "universe" as you put it, or our creator, puts situations and people and messages in our paths. Sometimes we recognize it when it happens--sometimes we don't. This message of yours was so needed. I could just brush it off as one more thing I stumbled upon on the internet, but I don't believe that. Thank you for being responsive to that inner voice in you for sharing this with us.
Ah thank you so much Linden. I'm very glad the universe "stumbled" us together in this magical albeit sometimes strange 'world wide web'. x
Beautiful work, and very inspiring! Have been trying to improve my art skills recently, and what better way than to commit to a painting a day. Gonna give this a shot. Thank you for this shining little star of a video!! It’s definitely helped brighten my day and help me to see my way forward in my art journey!!😊🙏🏼💗🎨
Ah magical - you're so welcome - I wish you every success for you journey, fellow creative friend!
Exactly the things I needed to hear. Someone more special to me than words can express passed away September of 2021. You addressed such big parts of my healing that I'm slowly beginning to allow-letting people in, not putting ourselves through the unnecessary torture of going through life alone. Your emphasis on all those doubts and fears merely being bogus tales that are fed to us was really comforting. And that story at the end is brilliant, definitely going to cherish it. You have a lovely spirit and I adore all your insights from this challenge, thank you so much for sharing. It's stirred up my interest in enjoying art for myself again. I think I will take on this challenge as well, do one illustration of Baini (my special person) per day. And I'd love to share what I'll learn from the experience, so I'll keep coming back to this video to update this comment. Feels like a safe space haha
Priya! Wow, thank you for sharing that message here. And thank you for your kindness. It means so much to me that these reflections could bring you a measure of comfort. Truly! Illustrating Baini for as many days as your heart feels called to do will no doubt be a balm for your healing. There is so much we don't know about the passing of souls and our connection to spirit. I would absolutely love it if you continued to share any of your insights here on your creative challenge. Much love and light to you Priya. x
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Hello again! So, *deep inhale* this video has been pivotal for me, and a lovely sign that the universe has our backs.
I began with a ten day commitment to daily painting and that alone was so filled with stimulation for learning and satisfaction. Each day came with it’s own theme of something new to understand, be it in technique or in my emotions. Something that especially stuck out was painting Baini with my family members, honouring their relationship and what she means to each of us gave me a new perspective.
Getting to push through the hard days was secretly my favourite part 😆 because under the frustration I knew, credit to your insights, was an opportunity to surprise myself, if not with the painting then with the simple fact that I kept going that day.
The days where I did want to paint but couldn’t decide on what had their fun too, because I had to explore and experiment and it was such a good excuse to try out something I never would otherwise. And to be so present in the journey of watching my ideas evolve was delightful. Sometimes I genuinely didn’t know what I was doing but thanks to the challenge, I had to stick by and see what happens instead of judging too quickly, and letting the confusion stop me.
The daily satisfaction of completing something was really helpful for my mental health, it allowed me to take things one day at a time.
I resonate with your love hate relationship with Instagram as well, it’s been this mix of appreciating the platform and using it as a tool to keep me accountable, but wobbling in the stress it comes with. But I’m finding my balance, there is so much beauty to social media if we get clear from within about where it can support us but where it is unnecessary.
I approach the blank paper with a little more sure footedness now, I am more present and immersed in the process, I’ve begun to judge my work by how much I enjoyed making it. I love how it’s made me want to produce more work because I’ve stopped mulling over old art, there’s always a new painting to make and my skill is not bound to one.
All these benefits have flowed outside the challenge and given my art journey a momentum of renewed excitement. It’s so much more personal now, because this stripped away the need to think of how anyone else views my work. It narrowed my focus onto what gives me pleasure in making art, and the faith that with time I will get more confident in my skill, that I can have fun on the way there.
Thank you so much for inspiring us Andrea, you sharing your journey has been so precious ❤
So grateful that YT had this as a suggestion for me today. This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.
I've been struggling with imposter syndrome and picking up the paint brush for far too long. Once again, I am trying to overcome the resistance and imposter syndrome to make art.
When I don’t make art my soul doesn’t feel the same, I could not care less about what others think about it. I need it. Your mini paintings are very inspiring, I think I might need to do some mini flowers!
It is hey - art is food for the soul! Yes - go mini - it's sooo joyful :)
@@andreafedder it totally is! I’m currently working on a mini collage book 😊 Ty for the inspiration!
Thank you fir posting this. I have long wanted to commit to my portrait work to a daily practice.Well done on your art exhibition! I hope you continue with your wonderful work!
Thank you Kristin! That means a lot x
Andrea your story is so inspiring. I love your paintings. That was a courageous challenge and it makes me want to try as well to do art daily. Your art is beautiful and you have a remarkable way of communicating your journey. Thank you for sharing.
Ah thank you so much Marie-Christine :) I'm so grateful it has left you inspired. You should absolutely give it a go. You can start with a 21 day challenge I created with drawing prompts if you feel like it :) Big hugs
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thanks Andrea...inspiring on lots of levels...and I wish you great success, in whatever form you think is success..hi from UK
Thank you so much Fiona - and I to you on your creative journey :)
Thank You for this video. The idea of 365 days challenge is amazing, I think it can really help build feeling of accountability and trust in oneself, that You will do whatever You set Yourself to, if You already did such challenge and motivated Yourself to sit and paint every day. I would also want to thank You for whole kind of spiritual and psychological message, that You've expressed in this video. Especially about letting loving people "in" and letting them support You. It's a good point, I also struggled with this kind of feeling that I have to "do this" by myself to prove myself in front of everybody. Thank You for letting me understand all those things. This video lifted up my mood today. I'm very thankful that I found it. Have a great day and year 2022.
🥰 Thank you for those kind, generous words. I'm equally thankful you saw it. May you have a beautiful, creative year ahead of openness and letting the light in! xx
Thank you. I really enjoyed your story and your beautiful art work! You are such an inspiration!🤗💗
This was inspiring! Thank you for putting the challenge out there and giving us a peek of what can be done with daily practice. My job is consuming and the one thing that keeps me going (fiber art) is the one thing I threw to the side to keep an insane schedule through the pandemic. I’ve missed that sense of connecting to the Earth and to my own joy and peace. This video gave a little of that back to me. With little projects and daily expression, you gave me back a smile and huge gratitude. Thank you!
Tammy you magical soul! thank you! I'm delighted to hear you have made friends with fibre art! My mom is big into weaving so I know a fibre lover when I see one and I can totally appreciate the value an art form like that brings to your life - my favourite thing about creating is that it is so slow and gentle, that it pulls us inward to our quiet selves :) xxx
Thank you for this - I have been delving back into painting - this is the inspiration I needed. Beautiful work.
I'm sooo glad it inspired you to keep on your painting journey! :) Makes my heart very happy.
What a great video! It’s very inspiring to me as I just started painting and it really puts things in perspective. Your art is beautiful and I love the wisdom and insight you shared. 🙏🏼
Thank you Brain, that means a lot!
You were just what I needed today. I like to start a project and then I let it go unfinished. The determination you have to have seen a commitment through is inspiring. The finished art fantastic! Whenever you meet a hard thing to face, you can say you did the 365 day challenge and therefore you can do anything.
Hi Shannon! Ah that's such a kind thing to hear - thank you. I'm super stoked my little journey helped play a part. Love your comment! xx
Oh, I'm so late finding this jewel of wisdom. Of course I understood exactly right after thinking that thought that I'm not really late at all. Anyway, you were so inspiring, such a beautiful light in this Universe and it is clear you are totally guided by Spirit. Loved, loved your sharing and awesome art.💖💖💖
Aw - your sweet comment brought tears to my eyes! Thank you :) I'm deeply grateful that these words and my journey that poured through me resonates with so many other creative souls like you.
Thank you so much for this little mini-doc, there were so many poignant moments in your story that hit home so hard. It is such a continuous rollercoaster of highs and lows along an artist's journey (ANY artist). I am so enlightened and inspired one day and then the next I just sit and look at my materials with regret and guilt. I am really trying to focus on just creating work that feeds my exploration rather than something pretty, or realistic, or 'sellable'. Thank you.
Hi Jannah thank you for your kind words. The artist journey is a crazy whirlwind ride. But it will throw up all your obstacles for you, because the only way you can go inward is to go through your obstacles. If, on those days were you feel regret and guilt - you just took out a a sheet of paper and some pastels and really just 'messed' up a page with shapes and colours and tried to syphen out your emotions, you may find some sort of release - a getting closer to the 'why' of that emotion. Don't let your materials lie there in vain... they want to be used be YOU. You could make a picture a day , simply to give away :) Generosity and doing things for other people often opens the inspiration taps very quickly :) sending you much love x
Profoundly moving! Thank you so much! I relate in many ways and am deeply reassured, inspired and clarified thanks to you & this video!!! So beautiful!!!
I'm so so glad it resonated with you Eleonora! Big love to you x
Thank you for sharing this valuable wisdom. The Hopi story literally made my nose tingle and eyes tear up.
I’m going to do this challenge, and hopefully overcome my Instagram/ social media fear. Thank you for your encouragement. …And, I’d like to add that your work is breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you again.
Ah thanks so much Kate! I'm so glad you're taking up a challenge :) That story is gold. I'm adding my blog post about it and the various sources I found in the description box! xxx
Oh my gosh, your art is so BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so impressed! I love how you displayed them too!
Thank you so much! :)
Oh my goodness girl! You are uplifting and inspiring! I take this message with me into the day as I continue to learn in my personal creative journey. Thanks.
Big hugs xx
This video made me cry, hit my heart in all the right spots haha. The struggles and mountains you've climbed are ones that I've been climbing for a while now since starting my creative journey in music. It is so refreshing to hear someone talk so openly and deeply about these things that I think many of us artists experience and the advice you have given here is priceless. Thank you for sharing your self with the world. It was a beautiful and profound experience watching your video. Love love love 💖💖💖
Oh Tyra! Love love love right back at you - no creative person (and i ultimately believe that is all people who decide they are creative) is ever alone. I wish your musical journey all the best and that you spend every day singing like a song bird x
This so moved me and resonated with my state of mind my whole life . I'm tearing up as I listen. Thankyou for kind honesty and bless you 💜
You're so welcome.I hope the emotion being released is cathartic for you! Big hug. x
I've just found your video by 'accident', and it really resonated with me. I had to hear these things today. You're amazing and so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes for 2022.
Thanks so much :) I'm very glad it resonates with you!
Such cute, beautiful, truly gorgeous paintings!
Wonderful, highly commendable ecophilosophy as well!
So moving. What a wonderful and deep journey you have been on...and still on, of course. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story.
Ah thank you Kerry - yes I hope the learning never ends :) xx
Love your paintings and your story, and especially the creation story you shared towards the end. So often, I let external things block me from even just doodling - I'm not a professional artist (no formal training), just someone who likes to dabble and loves color. This inspires me to put my various art supplies to use.
Thank you Stacey. I love that you don't let "formal training" deter you from your creativity - often that training gives us much to unlearn! Happy creating! x
Wow! Thank you so much for this fantastically therapeutic video. I love what you have created and your exhibition.
This was about far more than art. I was always artistic as a boy, with some success, which moved into painting with acrylic and woodwork/craft. When I was 14 my dream was to live on a 70 foot long narrow boat, living in one end with a studio/workshop and shop at the other, cruising around the rivers and canals of Britain in the summer selling what I had created over the previous winter. I achieved 'A' grades in metalwork, woodwork and art before leaving school. Academically I was......let's just say less talented. These grades show the path I should have taken but 1970's society corralled me onto that blinkered conveyor belt to find a 'real' job to earn money.
I'm now 60, and instead of breathing in fresh air capturing to beauty of mother nature on canvas or in wood I am in a low paid job in a factory making unnecessary items from plastic. Living alone since 2013 and unable to buy a home I've been feeling rather lost.
It's never really struck me before that 'it's inside me'.
Andrea, you've had me shed tears today.
Thank you for reopening my eyes to the possibilities. I want to step off this conveyor belt and see what I can find. You speak so honestly, so clearly, factually about life, human nature, the expectations of others/society and how to overcome that, to become the individual mother nature had intended. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Andy... now I'm the one releasing tears. Ah my far away creative friend! F*ck it's a hard road isn't it?! We can't berate ourselves for the paths and decisions we had to take when we were under the guidance of other adults, mentors, teachers and societies, also all under the influence of their past wounds and handed down broken stories.
But it is most certainly up to us to liberate ourselves. It begins the moments you decide to find yourself worthy. And I think the dream of that 14 year old boy is just magical!!!!! The beautiful thing about a dream is we get to decide how and when we will awaken it. Your story inspires me. If you feel like chatting some more, connect with me via the email on my website :)
Sending you much love and light, Andy.
I almost cried watching your video so true what you said. I feel the same way, enjoy the journey it is a beautiful one!
That creation story you told at the end was so beautiful! I'm taking a break from client work soon for a couple of months to see what I can create from within, and I will pin that story on my studio wall. Thank you for sharing 💙
It's a gem hey - I'm very glad I came across it. Def stick it up - it's pure gold.
Beautiful words,beautiful art. I will be incorporating your acrylic jar brick idea 💡💕 loved it. Very inspiring and really going to consider taken this challenge, thank you for your insights
You're so welcome! And good luck with your artist eco bricking :)
You are so fortunate to have someone in your life that allowed you to quit the day job. That is a dream come true.
Absolutely Chloe. I count my stars for it. But it definitely wasn't easy to accept the help and support in the beginning :) I kept some freelance writing clients on the side so that I wasn't totally dependant - my stubborn streak wouldn't allow that, but yes for the most part I was in the good graces of family. :)
I feel blessed to have seen your video. Thank you for sharing your journey in such a heartfelt way. Hopi creation story touched my heart. Warm hugs from across the globe 🤗
Warm hugs back at ya - thank you xx
That was beautiful, thank you for sharing your journey. It's your art, it's for you, to make and love and hate and throw away if you like. Bless 🙌
Wow! What a sweet little story that fills your heart up in a big way. You are beautiful. Your art is amazing. Thank you for spreading hope, love and courage.
Thank you Sherry - that is so kind!
What a little gem this was to discover. Got me thinking of how I might try a challenge. I need something to prove to myself that I can continue and focus on things important. Thank you!
Hey Suzanna - yes absolutely - a painting challenge - I believe, is the best way to meet your inner maker :)
Thank you Andrea. Your story is intimate, personal and heart-warming. The allegory you read at the end brought a tear to my eye for I, too, am on a similar journey with my one thousand day composition study project. Yes, I do not do this alone. People like you keep me inspired and motivated ... to be me. Again, thank you ... from Nova Scotia. I wish you well.
Oohh wow - 1000 days - how incredible :) Sending you much light and strength for that pursuit :)
During this covid period it's so easy to be down and overly critical of what we do or don't do. This has given me the incentive to try a new DAILY approach to art and other activities.
Yay - I'm so happy to hear that Ann! Each day we only get that one day :) I hope yours are all filled with magic and art! x
Great project and each one is so beautiful! Congrats on accomplishing it! I hope to do that too someday.
Andrea.... thank you so much for this inspirational video! I can relate to what you share as a creative person, struggling with imposter syndrome. I too suppressed my creative urge as a young person after being told I would never be able to survive "playing" with art. I have tried to find outlets for my creative inspirations, but am still trying to find that special "something" that will allow me to survive in the world doing what I love most...creating beauty. I am in Cape Town and know Montebello and the ceramicist's studio you mentioned.... what a beautiful space to share!. I wish you every success and abundance in all you do. Blessings and love, Linda
Hello Linda :) You are so welcome - thank you for you kind words :) And yay for being a capetonian! I'd love to know all the creative expressions you've tried? Montebello is a magical place indeed. My mom learnt how to weave there many many moons ago and is now a full time yarn addict! :)
Thank you for this beautiful story, I feel like its an answered prayer I have been yearning. Inspired. Many many thanks. 💝💝💝
You're so welcome Mahlatse - I'm grateful I could play a role as a conduit for the Creator so that you could get the message you needed to hear :) Aint the Universe just magical? xx
It's so inspiring! I have been painting a day since March 2020 and learning new techniques in watercolour every day. My mantra is practice, practice and practice. Your exhibition is a superb idea. I would love to do something similar. I am so happy that I do watercolour. Less worry about the environment.
Love to learn more from you on your painting subjects, reference pictures and materials. Loads of best wishes to you and congratulations!
Thank you Nazma and congratulations on YOUR epic daily painting commitment. Just keeeeep going :) And yes you are right - watercolour is gentler, but I soooo love the bold pigments hehe, maybe I'll try it out and see what other style emerges :) xxx
Thank you so much - I loved hearing your story, it’s very inspiring. The creator story brought tears to my eyes too 🙏🏽
Thank you Dee :) You're very welcome, I'm glad it resonated for you. That story is magical hey? It's released tears for me MANY MANY times. Big hug x
Thank you for this video. Thank you for the great sensitivity you show and give forth. Thank you also for a glimpse into your world of art and the real talent you clearly and humbly have. Despite the many winters behind me, you have inspired me. Thank you.
I'm so happy to hear that Marie! :) You are very welcome too xx
Thankyou so much this has moved me immensely to turn up and start 💙💙💙
What a great video, especially loved the hopi story
Great art! I will now use glass as my palette!! Thank you. HAPPY NEW YEAR 🤗
Your talk made me cry. Beautiful art, and beautiful words. Thank you for the amazing inspiration!
Ah Sarah - sending you a big hug - I'm glad it released some of the good feels for you - its so important for the creative work! xx
I truly admire your dedication and it is great to see how you kept yourself motivated throughout the journey. Immensely inspirational insight. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Renu. I'm glad sharing it could inspire others :) That's my biggest reward! xx
Absolutely brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your story. What an inspiration.
Thank you so so much Pippa :) I'm very grateful its resonating with other creative hearts :) x
That was a lovely story to hear. I always wanted to try this challenge. I am starting small 1st with the 100 day challenge and I hope it sparks joy to do more :)
Thank you! YES - I celebrate your decision to begin. Best wishes for your jouney. 100 days is beautiful - I feel like doing one of those as well this year :)
Wow. Brilliant. So much conviction. Your accomplishment 👏 brovo. Your message.... gratitude. Your honesty commendable. Your heart ❤ priceless. You are already rich!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you kindly :) I feel rich in gratitude and in connection to many beautiful creative souls the world over :) x
A wonderful video Andrea. Best wishes and happy painting 🙏
Thank you Andre :)
How tf do you only have 731 subs? This video was SO enriching.
The best things in life grow slowly.😉 Even this feedback and these numbers are wonderfully unexpected and so awesome to read! And Thank YOU for your support xx
What an inspirational video. Life has been hard losing my younger sister during lockdown. Your words truly inspired me to pick up paint brush and focus on what I still have in my life. Going to try doing this at least once a week.
Sending you so much light Manjit - on the hard days when you don't feel like painting for you, paint your sister something :) Often when we redirect the energy in our heart toward doing it for someone else, we feel more energy and inspiration. :) xxx
Wow, this is a strong message. Maybe a bit too strong for me to to digest in one go. But I am very much in awe of the message, your story and your art. I just (a few years ago) discovered art and that I too AM creative (talk about seeing what's not RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU... in hindsight I see that I have been creating from the get go in one for or another). Anyhow, interesting video, thanks for sharing. It feels like there is a lot to learn here. Mahalo.
This also has me thinking I should pick up the 'big project' I have been carrying around in my head/ heart for sometime now. But it is daunting as it requires me to level up my skill level, making me (even more) vulnerable to failure. I still have so much to learn and this feels like something I should try 'later', when I'm better...
Mahalo Mike - Thanks for stopping by. :) Hmm, without knowing anything about your big heart project - I feel you should just go for it. Life is short and time is precious. Failure has many forms but she is inevitable - she is HOW YOU up-skill. Start with what you have, where you are and what you can do and give yourself permission to learn and unfold as you go. Nothing in nature waits for certainty before it starts - it just commits to the process of becoming. Big love to you!
Your words are exactly how I feel as an artist!! It's a little trippy to hear. It was whoa moment.. I'm not the only one who feels these things!! I'm currently challenging myself to draw/paint daily for at least 65 days .. I asked my family for prompt ideas so I can work off if those.. some are literal while others I just roll with them .... it feels like I'm refreshing myself from each piece I work on. Thank you for this video!
Love that! And yeah, I bet if you asked any of the amazing creatives responding under this thread they would all tell you, they've felt like that! You're definitely not alone, my friend :) We are all on this journey, together. x
As for your drawing challenge - that's a great way to get input - I love it!. If you would like more prompts, I created a 21 day drawing challenge during lockdown - called 'Drawing Insight. Inside' that gives a drawing prompt daily from objects in our homes and encourages us to find new ways of looking at them and how we might be able to reflect on our own path in the process.
Here's the link, should you like to explore it:)
mininature.co.za/drawing-insight-daily-creative-challenge/
Much love and light xx
@@andreafedder awesome thanks I'll definitely check it out 🌿 I can always use more inspiration !!
Wow, amazing! How can you fit so much beauty in such a small space? I want every single one! Thank you for this inspiration!
Ah you're so sweet! Many hours, much squinting and lots of back and neck pain ;p hehe
I just found this video and your 365 challenge story. I am teaching myself art (I am a dairly new "senior") and have long thought about doing miniatures. Your work is lovely - as is your studio, your garden and your home..
I just wanted more of it! I sense a kindred spirit and I'm inspired. Thank you for sharing this, that lovely creativity story, and your beautiful spirit. Namaste 🙏
Hi Janina! That's awesome to hear and thank you for the kind words :) May your new chapter of creativity blossom abundantly!
@@andreafedder Many thanks! From your mouth to God's ears! I look forward to reading your newsletters and following your videos for sweet inspiration!💝
I came across your video “randomly” and it brought so much tears out and deeply touched me, thank you 🙏💖 I want to start my 365 journey today
Yaaay Nia!!! That makes me soo happy (not the tears - unless they were good ones!) Your art journey :) Begin the challenge, yes absolutely :) Sending you a great big hug! Tag me on IG if you do - I would love to share your work and your journey!
@@andreafedder I definitely will! Thank you for the great big hug 🤗 (those tears are so good! Very healing 💖)