This is off-topic, but you could have a second youtube channel where you read bedtime stories to help people relax and fall asleep...Your voice is so calming and peaceful. ❤❤❤

@kishasworld

Ай бұрын

It really is calming

@dessyedeeclark1144

29 күн бұрын

And comforting.

@PattyHoughton

29 күн бұрын

I so agree!!!!!!

@carolt.7354

28 күн бұрын

I agree also! My nurse daughter just mentioned recently that she wishes someone could read bedtime stories to help her fall asleep all the time! I think this is a Fantastic idea. Do it.......people will pay to hear you!!!

@jamiereeves328

17 күн бұрын

I absolutely agree as well,

So happy to have stumbled across your channel! I started painting cards during covid (I’m 87) with nary an art lesson in my life, though not nearly as well done as yours. But I really love it and you are so low key and personable and your paintings are so beautiful that I herewith declare myself a fan!

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Barbara. And welcome!

@donnawojdacz6969

Ай бұрын

Me, too! A total amateur but loving the craft. Mine aren’t sell worthy but I like the extra personal touch😊

@dianekallal

Ай бұрын

Isn’t it wonderful to find a new passion? Good for you for picking up a brush!

@marymccaslin1690

24 күн бұрын

Great to read this, Barbara!

Well done Poppa Paints. You are a great artist

Brilliant ideas here. I'm a busy single mother and work full time but if I don't squeeze painting in, I become very unhappy. This is a perfect way to keep myself whole ❤ thank you

How kind of you to show us how to get started! A great artist and a good human being. Well wishes and prosperous thoughts for you.

What a lovely person, Larry, beautiful art and lovely idea

I'm a shut-in and I really enjoy getting cards. I am finally well enough to start making the cards and paintings to send to others!

Your paintings and cards are beautiful!

They're beautiful. You record while you're painting.

Larry, I love that you give your paintings away. I do the same. But I love your idea of sending greeting cards to people who are elderly and lonely or ill. I'm going to suggest this idea to my art league as a community service. I just joined your Facebook group, and thanks for the info on the pixels site.

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Yes. Thank you. That is truly what I am about. So many people are asking me about the money part of what I do that I am overwhelmed. Like you, and as Bob Ross would say, I just enjoy the joy of painting.

I just now across your channel. Your artwork is awesome! I am 76 years old and am just starting this watercolor world journey. As a kid I only created with crayons and coloring books, didn't even doodle/sketch. My art is nothing like yours as I'm still learning leaves and flower petals. It's quite the learning curve and I'm way behind. I've liked and sub'd your channel and joined your FB group. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful artwork talent with us.

@NINA10117

Ай бұрын

You're not behind, you're on your way! So many people never start. 👍

@kathytincler2446

Ай бұрын

@@NINA10117 Thank you.

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I bet your art is beautiful. The real joy of art is knowing it brightens someone's day.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Ай бұрын

Hi Kathy, Poppa’s great isn’t he!

@jenniferroy6288

Ай бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio@DianeAntoneStudio You’ve been my watercolor mentor! So happy to discover @Poppapaints today! I’m subscribing!

Nice to meet you Larry. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards and your great ideas! ❤

Wow! You had “300 subscribers” when you posted this video, and as of right now, 8 days later you have 3.38k subscribers (and 40k views!)! I want to be part of this nice community! ❤

@PoppaPaints

24 күн бұрын

I know. I am amazed.

What an informative and generous post! Thank you!

Such beautiful work. I’m particularly blown away by the realism; this is rare in watercolour.

You are very gifted Larry. Thanks for sharing.

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@floresfamily9580

Ай бұрын

I really like your ideas and generosity! Thanks for sharing! I'm just starting to sell to help rescue children from trafficking. I did not know they could sell for that much!! I'm so glad to know how to go online. How do you keep it copyrighted?

That is such genius advice about not under pricing them. I have done that not really knowing how I should be pricing them but the calculation is so useful. I love your greeting cards.

I'm sitting in an emergency vet clinic waiting for my dog Suzy to come out of surgery *bad laceration). It's 1am here. 2 weeks ago I had to put down my Aussie, almost 12, who was Suzy's father, due to cancer. I'm planning to paint a watercolor of my dog holding his favorite Frisbee. For me it is a wonderful consolation. I love your idea of sharing cards at church. I plan to do this at mine. Thanks for this inspiring video.

@PoppaPaints

29 күн бұрын

Oh goodness. Thank you for sharing. I know this is a very difficult time for you. Dogs are truly God's way of showing us what unconditional love should look like. I'm sure the painting will be beautiful.

@bobwishart8780

29 күн бұрын

Our son has just completed a picture book in memory of his beloved Buddy , a golden retriever, who died a couple of years ago and which left him heartbroken. I’m glad to say he now has another one! Best wishes for your planned painting ….it’s a wonderful way to heal a sore heart!

@lydiabell6218

24 күн бұрын

@@bobwishart8780 I am hoping that all the pets we lost over the years will come running towards me when I arrive at the other side. That would indeed be paradise.

This is so fun! Before I forget, and maybe a hundred comments have already said this, but Cotman is their student grade paints. Their professional grade is called professional on the tunes and pan sets. The difference is in pigment ratios and all that entails, such as lightfastness, etc. As you research it, you could actually explain it to your viewers and give us a help who are just getting started and are maybe wondering, if not outright confused by it. But that aside, I am so glad I stumbled onto your channel today. What a benefit you offer on this platform! Encouragement, excitement, using your gifts, stretching into unfamiliar territories-whatever direction that leads. Thanks for being here w us!

@PoppaPaints

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Yes, I am not an expert. I'm just having fun and making cards for people. I really didn't know when I began that Cotman was "student grade." It seems so rich and seems to get great results. But, you guessed correctly, I have been told numerous times to get the professional paints. I will. Eventually (LOL). Thank you for writing!!

HI Larry. Your cards are very impressive and good luck with the business. I have made greeting cards for 25 years and use all forms of ways to make them, but never watercolor. I never sold them, but you are certainly an inspiration after viewing this video. I think you could make full size paintings with results like the ones you demonstrated.

Your nature catds are gorgeous!

Your art is wonderful!❤🎨

Thanks for this Larry - Beautiful work

You're work with the student grade Cotman is impressive. If you could get ahold of schmincke or Daniel Smith it would probably be astronomically better quality. Light fastness and such matters when selling. You are appreciated poppa

@lavonnecarrick2238

Ай бұрын

Cottman is a student grade paint. I think i you would be much happier with Daniel Smith. Or any other quality watercolor product. Your work is very good. Thank you for the information I will investigate the pixel website.

@enlighteneduk

Ай бұрын

Cotman was the medium the great watercolourist Ron Ransom used and it never faded. But I love Daniel Smith colours for the translucency especially.

Oh, and you now have over 42.5k views! Congrats!!

hello i just found you and subscribed right away ,thank you ,i have been painting for 28 years now,i paint one stroke roses cards and give them to my friends and family

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

I love that!

Your art is so beautiful! love it ❤

Lovely artwork! I just joined your group on FB.

Beautiful paintings!!! Poppa paints really, really well!

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Your art is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this tip.

No, you charge by your ABILITY and your talent as well as size.

Beautiful watercolors! Thanx for sharing! A new fan!

Your channel is growing in leaps and bounds.

Just a thought, you might want to watermark your art to make it harder for someone to steal it. Another way is to show it at a slight angle or at a lesser resolution. Sad that there are so many dishonest people. Your paintings are beautiful!

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you for writing. Yes, I agree, a few bad apples make safeguarding necessary.

Hello Larry….what a sweet and kind man you are. I’m currently developing myself as a fine artist, but I also love paper-crafting and odds & ends of all sorts of crafting. I’m primarily into watercolor art, but enjoy oils, pastels, color pencils and whatever strikes my fancy. It’s always great to hear about what other artists and creatives are doing. I have a website and use Instagram and FB some….but I’ve not really begun selling much of anything, except a few pieces at some local shows. But getting my sales up & running is my goal this year. I also do vintage collectibles as a reseller at a small booth (I live in Md.) and some online but am phasing out of that so I can really focus on my art (getting ready to have a big yard sale & clearance.) Thanks for sharing your experiences. I watch a lot of YT art channels and there is a great community of support, inspiration and fun….and even stress relief for so many on YT….and we can connect with wonderful people from all over the world! I’ll be checking in on your videos and then I subscribed too! 😊

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Wow. What a super nice letter. Thank you, Nancy. Sounds like you have a lot of talent and a lot of positive ideas to connect with others through your art. I love what you have shared with me and with the others who might read your words!

I make all my greeting cards with watercolor! People love them!

Beautiful cards. Love them. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤. Aaah, I have been selling at FAAmerica for over 18 years. Great suggestions for artists. 👏👏

@PoppaPaints

19 күн бұрын

That is awesome!

I LOVE your work! And thanks for the tip!

Beautiful Larry!

Your work is very beautiful. I too paint watercolors but then I scan them or photograph them and make cards with the scanned photos. I sold a few years ago but now I just send them to friends on special occasions.

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

Thank you so much for sharing this information with us. I will check out the sites you have provided. Love your paintings.

You have over 1,800 subscribers now. ❤

Poppa, you do beautiful work. I am so happy to have found your channel. I can't wait to start watching your channel. God bless you.

@PoppaPaints

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Keep it up. You can touch lives thru this channel, and share your faith. I'm glad I found your channel.

Thanks, Larry. I just joined your FB page. Looking forward to enjoying your shared art and that of other watercolorist. I truly enjoy learning new techniques and being inspired by others’ art. I’ve been fortunate to sell several paintings and cards. (I’ve only painted for about ten years and consider myself a novice.)

@PoppaPaints

27 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

So glad I found your channel. You shall indeed prosper. God bless you.

@PoppaPaints

19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

wow. refreshing channel. so happy youtube put you in front of me! look forward to watching more!

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Wow, this is just what I have been looking for. I love your art. It is so down to earth and heart warming. Your work makes fantastic cards and I could really Image how beautiful a bag would look. I also paint watercolor pictures and have been encouraged to sell my work. A mind-boggling thought actually, but I am ready to take steps in that direction. So, I thank you for your inspiration!!❤

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is such a nice comment!

You are so talented!

All the cards are beautiful. You are an amazing artist.

I love them Poppa! How beautiful! I'm delighted to stumble upon you. Thank you for sharing and the inspiration ❤

These are beautiful!! I just started painting and this is very inspiring. So grateful your channel was recommended in my algorithm! 🙏🏻😊

@PoppaPaints

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very solid advice…moreover…your artwork is superb!! I’ll probably never be able to do the other thing (computers) so I’m going to buy a new one for my kids to use…and maybe they can make some sense of it (and maybe a little cash, too!)

Hi Larry !!! I luv your art. I am also an artist. Keep making more videos !!!!

@PoppaPaints

29 күн бұрын

Thank you, I will

I do the same thing, with watercolor cards, the old fashioned way. But, to save some of the art, as in Christmas cards I would have them printed at a print shop on watercolor paper. You could not tell them from the original. Any way, I’m going to follow along and try to benefit from some of your great discoveries and ideas. Your art’s not bad either 😅

I just came upon your page, thank you for all this information, I am now following you.

@PoppaPaints

26 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks Larry, just joined your Facebook group 🙂

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

So happy I found your channel. Great ideas and beautiful work! I took a brief look at your website and FB group and really liked both ! Way to go!

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

You are an amazing artist. What a fun idea! I just started making cards (acrylic paints, collage, etc) and that would be a fun company to explore. Thanks for the ideas!

@PoppaPaints

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

I enjoyed this video. You are doing on line a lot of what I would like to do online, namely get others to see my watercolors and pen and ink sketches. The one item that hit me was your use of watercolor when making cards. I have been doing this off and on for years. Never sold a single card. All were sent to others just to be different and to let people know I put a bit more personal interest in each card than one puts into a cord when they just buy one and sent it. Most of mine have been for Christmas. A few for birthdays. I need to look into how you set this up. I can get more cards to more people doing it your way. Thanks for all this. May you have a long and rewarding art career. By the way, my grandkids call me Poppa as well.

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

Thank you! From one Poppa to another! I also find that most of the originals become gifts. And, yes, Christmas is a big "card giving" time. I love seeing the cards displayed in homes when I visit. I've received letters from some who say the cards are perfect "wall art" for inside their RV. For me it is simply something fun to do. Thank you, again.

Beautiful work!!!

So happy I found you! This is a really nice video. Love your art. Will be following you more! Thanks!

@PoppaPaints

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing. 😊

Cool! I like your paintings very much. I am in need of this information and like minded group is ideal. It is time to collaborate! I love to watercolor and have an Etsy shop that I sell my original watercolor cards for $15 each. My kids told me I need to do prints. And I guess they were right about my under pricing, and not valuing my time. Eeek! The path forward is lighting up! Thank you for reaching out with the attitude of lifting other artist up, and sharing this journey. Cool!

@PoppaPaints

27 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and best of luck with your artistic journey.

Your art is very good.

I love your art work - especially the landscapes and seascapes - it is very beautiful. I will tell my daughter in Australia about this - as she is a graphic designer.

@PoppaPaints

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Great posting…enjoyed your candid discussion and showing your artwork.

I stumbled upon this. Thanks for sharing. Your watercolors are lovely ❣️

Lovely ❤

I’ve been wanting to know where I can make prints of my watercolor paintings. Thanks for this info b

@PoppaPaints

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for this 😊 I watch so many art videos & always do a “like” but not necessarily subscribe. I’ve subscribed immediately to you & look forward to many hours of viewing!Your content, including the Procreate instruction is exactly what I need. I’ve joined your fb group too. Sending kind regards and much appreciation from Australia 🇦🇺🥰

@PoppaPaints

27 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Fine Art America does the same thing. These are lovely.

Beautiful

Hi Larry, nice meeting you. I have painted my entire life and I have taught beginning watercolor, I’m retired now and have been experimenting with my art. I’d like to join your group and would be happy to send some images of my art. Thanks again, Freda Hall

@PoppaPaints

19 күн бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Thank you for sharing!❤

Beautiful!

Love you art !❤

Thanks for the info!!

I’m an 🖼️ artist since youth. Those cards are great 😊❗️you got some natural talent there ❤

Beautiful paintings, Poppa!

this is great

They are beautiful!

Love your artwork

Love, love, love this! Subscribed.

Thank you for the video!

I love your artwork!!!

Beautiful art!!! TFS!!

Thanks so much, Larry.

@PoppaPaints

19 күн бұрын

You are very welcome

Your work is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing 💜

Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork and information.

Thank you for the helps

I love it. They are beautiful.

Love this. Thanks for the ideas for selling artwork. Love your cards!

Beautiful water colors. Thanks for the info.

Love your cards and thank you for all the useful info!

Merci beaucoup!

Very nice.

Thank you for sharing 🎨

Your cards are lovely! Love them all.

Your art is stunning. Thank you so much for sharing it.