I can definitely relate. I graduated art school in 1998. Life took me in a different direction. I began working in watercolor a couple of months ago. It’s pretty daunting, but I’m doing it!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

That is awesome! It hasn’t taken me long to fall in love with art again! Good luck with your watercolour and enjoy the process! 😊

The floppy sweater girl on the beach with blowing hair! Made me smell the ocean and feel the wind. Thank you.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Ohhh, I love that! ❤️ one of the most beautiful things about art is the ability to evoke emotions and feelings in the viewer. Thank you for your comment. It made my day! 😊 thanks for watching!

@annibarry1338

11 ай бұрын

The girl with flowers looking away is perfect, don’t agree with you at all, she is simply looking down the street and is very real and convincing. You are so talented, should back yourself more! ❤

The abstract one in tones of blue, lavender, and mauve, with accents of yellow or lime is my favorite!

I really love your art and your drive, Michelle. I have subscribed so I can follow your journey and hopefully get back to doing art myself. In fact, you've inspired me to try. I did start a YT channel several years ago but after losing my only child I was unable to do anything except essentials as I had to carry on caring for my elderly mother. Since her passing over 2 years ago I have to really push myself hard to get up and do even the simplest of chores. I LOVE art, and I can't even find it in me to do anything art-related - maybe 10 minutes of listless doodling or colour-mixing, once a month if I find the drive. Oops, I'm rambling! Sorry about that, but thanks so much for sharing your work (I really love the girl by the water at 37:45 and the other girl on the sand at 32:30 ). The artichoke and the "Amantia Muscaria" are beautifully rendered. I'm off to watch your gouache video. I have the same set - unopened, luckily, as it's less likely they've dried up. Sending you love and light!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and your kind words! I’m so sorry for your losses. Grief can really do a number on us. Just remember that the people we have lost would only want us to be happy and find the joy in living everyday. Im so glad I can inspire you to get back into art and creativity. That is one of my goals for this channel and sharing my journey so that really makes my heart happy to hear! Thanks for watching and sending love and light right back to you! 🥰

The first vase of flowers at 17:19 would look great on a tee shirt or a mug, the abstract flowers at 24:42 would make a pretty floral fabric...very inspiring work. Thanks for sharing.

You are really courageous to show your progress as you re-ignite your artistic self. I'm doing it too but not on youtube Thanks!!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind comment! I have heard the biggest growth comes from outside your comfort zone. It's scary but I am actually having fun with this. I am so happy to hear you are on your art journey as well. Just keep creating and having fun! Thanks for watching! :)

I started drawing last year as an adult and felt like I wasted so much time by not doing it when I was a kid/teenager and seeing other people on the same journey to reconect with art makes me feel accompanied. And by the way don't feel bad about copying other artist's work/style! It's indeed something that you need to do when you are at this stage, I do studies on paintings and drawings from people that i admire and that has made my art progress a lot faster :D

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

You are so right! We can learn so much from other artists and I do think it’s important to try their styles and techniques until we figure out what works for us. There really is nothing new just what we pluck form the artistic universe and put it together to make our own. ❤️

You have beautiful inherent talent. And your vulnerability is courageous and so admirable. Well done, I’m really proud of you. Keep going!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That means so much to me! ❤️ thanks for watching!

Michelle, I do a lot of abstract painting. I can tell one of the things that you may be challenged with is your values. If you take a photo of your work and look at it as an edited black-and-white image, you might be able to see that you need more variety in your values from light to dark… contrast is really important if you want to hold peoples’ attention with the piece of abstract work. I really am enjoying looking at your journey. Thank you for being vulnerable and posting. You’re very talented.

@michellejozina

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the advice and I agree. 😊 I have an actually watched a few videos recently on that exact topic and it real opened my eyes. ❤️

The flowes in the vase is my favorite. Keep doing those!

Hi Michelle! I’m a new sub too and so thankful I found you. I too am in my 50s. You are so inspiring, please don’t stop posting about your journey. I know many of us are encouraged to join you! Mucho hugs from Texas!

@michellejozina

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!😊

I feel exactly de same at my 50’s y.o. I was an artist when I was little and just before the pandemic I began my journey with art. I don’t want to make a living out of it…just having fun. And I love the way you show up…nice sensibility and you are good! ❤

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

I think everyone should create and make art for the enjoyment of it! If you can make an income from it it’s just a bonus, lol. Glad you are creating art again and thanks for watching! ❤️

LOVE your “last attempt at abstract” piece @ 25:33 soooooo much! All are beautiful, but that’s my fave. 😉 thank you for sharing your journey!

@michellejozina

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

hello. I stumbled upon one of your videos, and then this one showed up. I appreciate you showing your art journey. I love the collage/abstract type of art with the flowers. I've always been interested in art, music, and dance. I'm a new subscriber. thank you for sharing

I really like the girl on the beach with the big floppy sweater and the windswept hair. I think you managed to get a lot of energy into it with the amount of windswept hair. It feels cozy and energetic at the same time ❤

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! ❤️

Jozi I really love your openness and honesty about your progress with painting. You definitely do have a talent and your figure illustrations are superb and you definitely have a flare for fashion design. Thankyou for sharing and inspiring me to continue. If anything I need to be more adventurous and try more things outwith my comfort zone. Keep doing what you are doing. Xxx 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

That means so much to me, thank you! Yes, definitely get out of your comfort zone and try new things! You never know what new joys you might discover. Just remember, we all start out bad, lol! ❤️

You have such talent! I can see that you could already work as an illustrator for children's books--particularly with your whimsical gouache paintings, and the exquisite watercolour mushrooms.

@michellejozina

5 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you for sharing your work. It is so refreshing to see someone willing to just put themselves out there and show their creative process. I spent most of my lifetime thinking I was not artistic and couldn't draw. But then I found a book on drawing my sister had gotten for me when I was a child, and I started following it, page by page and working the exercises. I went from that to creating the things I love, and after 5 years, I would say I can draw a fairly decent picture.. I look forward to the process now. Artists on KZread like you is part of what encouraged me to give art a try again.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Oh, I love that! Thanks for sharing! We are all creative but some of us get in our own way I think. Everything can be mastered with practice. I’m so glad you are enjoying the process. Enjoy the journey and thanks for watching! ❤️

@Skinnychelle48

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! What’s the name of the book?

I happened upon you just now, and I really enjoy your paintings! I kinda skipped thru cause I got sidetracked, but I plan to come back and watch again! I am looking forward to seeing more!❤

Michelle have a go at drawing with wax crayons or oil pastels then flood with inks or paint to watch what resists, then have a go at scratching out details to reveal layers underneath 🎉

@michellejozina

7 күн бұрын

That sounds fun! Thanks for the suggestion! 😊

I am happy to have found your channel. I enjoyed the sketchbook tour so much. I look forward to seeing more of your artwork and growth as an artist.

@michellejozina

4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Girl on beach and artichoke❤❤❤

Good luck on your journey! I am also working on my journey as an artist after working in corporations for so many years.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! It’s funny but not surprising how many of us that were in “big girl jobs” are now called to return to creativity. I love it! ❤️

Beautiful art, inspiring and helpful

I’m obsessed with your fashion girls! I would honestly buy some of those!! I’m so inspired to try that too. I’m new to art/watercolor but I’ve always been a bit crafty - so I love seeing this journey !

@michellejozina

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching and your kind comments! I’m hoping to do some more fashion artwork this year as I really enjoy making them. 😊

Just happened upon your video while looking for inspiration for my own art journey, and your stuff is great, especially after such a long stretch of time. I’m 47, and started keeping a sketchbook in 2022, for the first time since high school! A lot of things have changed in my life and I needed something new and challenging to do during the rough times… and now I do it all the time! It’s been a very long time since art class in high school, so the stuff I’m doing is very primitive but I’ve filled up one mixed media sketchbook and have two more in the works that are nearly done. I’m hoping with practice I can get as good as you! I’m also trying to find my style, so I have a great big, fun mess going on in my books right now. Keep up the good work, and I wish you good luck on your journey!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

So happy to hear you are on your art journey as well. The playing around and creating just for the joy of it is the best part. You can’t do it wrong because it’s art! Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching! 😊

Love the iris!

I really love all your gouache and water colour work, so great well done..xx

@michellejozina

5 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

You are doing great. Keep it up.

A LOT OF TALENTs

Michelle. I'm really glad I found your channel. I'll be watching. I know the beginning of the public journey is hard. Thanks for putting yourself out there and sharing. I'm hoping to join the YT community soon as well. Gathering equipment currently. I look forward to sharing your journey. Good Luck!

@michellejozina

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement! It’s much appreciated! Good luck to you as well! It certainly is an interesting journey! 🥰

I just found your channel. I really like your content and thank you for sharing your work and process. Your work is really good. The girl on the beach in the chunky sweater spoke to me, I could see a series in that. I love your floral abstracts and figure drawing. Can't wait to see more.

@michellejozina

7 ай бұрын

Hello and welcome! Thank you so much for your kind comments! I’m hoping to another video soon on some more work I have been doing. Thanks for watching! ❤️

You are so great at the details! Glad you are experimenting with different mediums to find your fav tools. The flowers and veg are so well done.

@michellejozina

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

I'm 48 yrs old and haven't picked up any art stuff for over 20 yrs. I was corporate for a long time and have been unable to work for just over a year and a half now. I'm currently battling with illness, so it's slow progress but revisiting art and using the skills I developed as a child, teen and young adult is the best feeling. I'm 6 months in to my journey and trying watercolour and mixed media for the first time in my life and I'm discovering a love for abstract as it allows me the freedom to not have to think too much but go with the flow and see where it takes me, which is great for my minds capabilities at the moment (I suffered a TBI). What i'm producing is trial and error at the moment (it's a journey of self discovery) and it's a good feeling when I've managed to create something that I think looks OK. It's hard going sometimes, and I have to keep reminding myself that the pieces that go wrong are also good practice and use them for lessons. I think you are courageous to show us your artwork and your journey. It inspires many. ✨️ Keep going.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Sending you healing vibes as you recover. 🙏🏻 Thank you for your kind words as well. I am just feeling called to put myself out there to try and inspire people to find creativity again and some joy in life. Yes it’s a bit uncomfortable but also a healing journey for me I guess. Good luck with your art as well and just enjoy the process. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

Your loose watercolours are amazing. The hair and the fact you can't see their faces makes it unique!! You are inspiring me to get into art. And those mushrooms are gorgeous.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear you are getting back into art as well! Have fun with it. 😊

Oh my gosh that last acrylic abstract one is absolutely gorgeous, really love it!

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great video. Looking forward to following along with you.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad to have you along for the ride! 😊

Good luck on your journey! I can recommend Helen Wells for abstract art you might like? She has a KZread and just brought out a very helpful book.

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

I'll check her out! Thanks for the suggestion! 😊

The acrylic inks you got at Michael's... which brand are they? I really love those black circles. I think you called it trichromatic black?

Loved your video and art. New subscriber 😊

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome! 😊

I enjoyed watching your video. I think you’re doing better than you think you are. 😊

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! That’s so kind. Thanks for watching! 😊

With you sister If you want to chat and compare experiences I am 60 and got back in at your age

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

Amazing! I would love to chat. Email me at michellejozina@gmail.com. 😊

I started being an artist when I got done running for president and ran out of things to do. I’m already retired military. I’ve been on my little journey for several years now. Everything I do is digital with a couple of exceptions. I turned 60 next month so maybe by the time I’m 65 someone will have noticed and I will have even more income then I already do. I’m already comfortable.

@XAirForce

11 ай бұрын

I can tell you’re a better artist and I am already I can’t draw worth a darn. I got my degree in Workforce and Education and development.. it really isn’t applicable to doing artwork : )

@michellejozina

11 ай бұрын

So glad you are on your art jays well! I don’t think it matters what your background or education is, everyone can practice art, have fun and be creative. We all have a creative voice to share. Have fun and thanks for watching! 😊