Art Vlog
.... Using only blue painters tape!
Enjoy this super sweet little artist hack that will enable you to use your pencils right down to the teeniest tiniest 'lil nub, and, as with most of my hacks, both your wallet and Mother Earth will thank you.
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originally posted: June 20, 2017
Welcome to another view from paradise! I took my first solo hike not too long ago and while I was out I filmed a little vlog for you, dear reader, discussing the level of editing I choose to do on my videos and why.
If you've watched any of my vlogs or tutorials thus far, then you've noticed that I pretty must just let my vids roll, rather than breaking up and hyper-editing the dialog sections. Many other vloggers do a lot more editing in that regard than I do, which turns out looking really nice and professional, but daaaaaaang..... it takes a lot of time! Time that I would personally rather be spending at my easel!
That's pretty much reason Numero Uno for my decision to keep the editing to a minimum, but go ahead and check out my short 4 minute vlog to hear the other two reasons as well. If you're a vlogger also, perhaps you'll also agree that there's a reason to my rhyme and be able to decide on the level of editing you want to commit to, too. PLUS the whole time you get to enjoy the great view of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean from the back of Pauoa Valley. Yay! What a great place to have a lil chat!!
[ Side Note: The pic up top is actually from my Kuli'ou'ou hike, and not the hike from this vlog... but hey, you understand - somehow it's harder to get epic shots of yourself when you're in the middle of the wilderness alone.... go figure ;) ]
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originally posted: May 13, 2017
Howdy folks! Welcome back to my art studio! If you didn't catch it, last week I invited everyone in for a super quick peek around my home studio. So, as promised, today I am giving you all a more in-depth look at my painting station and how I set up for working efficiently. Also included are a few tips for your own home studio, like taking care of old oily rags safely and the very best lighting for seeing paint pigment accurately.
Do you have any super simple easy tricks for helping keep your creative space organized? Feel free to drop me a comment!
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originally posted: April 11, 2017
Can you believe this is the one of the ridges overlooking my home valley of Palolo!?! I can literally see my house from up here - as well as a nice chunk of eastern O'ahu! (Below is a 28 second panorama of the incredible views which encompass Waikiki all the way to Hawai'i Kai!)
To me, getting the most out of every day is all about being productive as well as being happy. Happiness can encompass connecting with friends, making time for healthy habits, family time, and so much more. It can be easy to feel like one must work all day every day when working from home and for yourself, but creating a work schedule with time off for your 'happy activities' included really does wonders all around.
Personally, I know I get more computer-y business-y type work done when I give myself XX number of hours to work (usually 1-3) and then it's break time or alternate project time, versus forcing myself to stay glued to my computer for 6-8 hours no matter how many times I let myself get distracted. Plus, being with close friends or going on a hike or visiting an art gallery really does wonders for inspiration and refreshment of the soul!
Yep, that little dirt path is the trail!
Feel free to leave me a comment about any tricks or tips you've learned about balancing your business/creative/fun time effectively!
PS For all my $10+ Patreon Members, check out the next post for your two reference photos for the month of April from this ridge hike!
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originally posted: March 31, 2017
