making art in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ✿ Artist Residency vlog

In June of 2023, I got the opportunity to be the artist in residence at the Taft-Nicholson Center for Environmental Humanities in the Centennial Valley in Montana. It was a glorious two weeks alone in a cabin where I only had to paint. Come hang out !
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  • @Theswordinthesewn
    @Theswordinthesewn3 ай бұрын

    I really romanticize doing a residency some day. I appreciate that you shared your low points too.

  • @badasscreatives
    @badasscreatives4 ай бұрын

    This space is so lovely, and the chalk drawings on the wood-stove are so whimsical! I love your trumpeter swans painting! My retirement dream is to one day have a cozy property where I could host artists for residencies similar to this one. Thanks for sharing your experience, this is so inspiring!

  • @jennabeanpole
    @jennabeanpole Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! What a cool opportunity. 10 paintings in 2 weeks is wild but they came out great

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Wormbaby2
    @Wormbaby23 ай бұрын

    I’ve always had trouble finding artists that I connect with and super inspired by. But you changed that, your ability to pull from nature is exactly what I want to do & to see your unique style of realism of nature is so so amazing!! I love your videos & your work!

  • @rosaliee.3117
    @rosaliee.31177 ай бұрын

    I discovered you last week and eversince I am watching a video every other day with my morning coffee. I am currently writing my master thesis (cultural studies) and will hand it in by the end of this week. Your videos put me into such a calm place. It really helped getting the day started and feel ready to attack! There is little content I am watching whilst not doing anything else. So I value this a lot. Thanks for sharing!

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    7 ай бұрын

    omg this is such a sweet comment, thank you so much

  • @AliceDel
    @AliceDel Жыл бұрын

    isn't Montana known as 'Big Sky Country'? it really lived up to that tagline! i love your beautiful artwork, your honest (and totally understandable) reflections, the gorgeous alpine meadow scenery and possibly my favorite moment... the way you got that fire in the wood stove going! :)

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    yes!! It so did! Thank you so much!

  • @whitneymason406
    @whitneymason406 Жыл бұрын

    Oh this made me teary eyed! I fly to Bozeman on Sunday! I'll be gone for a week and that's the longest I've been away from the kiddos. I need it though, I'm burning out. Thanks so much for sharing, friend! 💞

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw yay Whitney that makes me so happy! I'm so excited for you and hope you have a wonderful time!

  • @canadakaren1131
    @canadakaren1131 Жыл бұрын

    What a great experience Kristen. I love the art you made and your honesty and vulnerability make for really heartfelt content. 💕

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much! I sometimes question the vulnerability but know people appreciate it and it just feels right

  • @emanuelcarvalho8510
    @emanuelcarvalho85105 ай бұрын

    wow, what a blessing to stay in a place like this :') being in contact with true nature and this kinda isolation must really take you places mentally... we don't have this detox time to be kinda forced (?) to reflect on a day-to-day basis it must shake things up for the best, hope I can get this type experience soon loved the video

  • @majesea
    @majesea2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this part of your art journey ❤

  • @alexblaisart
    @alexblaisart Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful place to be for two weeks. I really related to your lonely walk. Sometimes when I go out to create art the inspiration is still ‘downloading’ and it’s usually not till I’m back home that the true inspiration hits.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    that's definitely true for me as well, I need some processing time in my studio. Thank you!

  • @sodakhanart
    @sodakhanart Жыл бұрын

    Now i want to do this! What a gorgeous place to make gorgeous art!!!

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    You should!! Thank you

  • @thealmightybruh2291
    @thealmightybruh22914 ай бұрын

    I just saw this video in my recommended feed. I went to eastern Montana this past fall with my fiancé and his dad, and the scenery was just gorgeous. I’m from ND and so being somewhere that wasn’t just purely flat was just amazing. watching this video made me miss my time in Montana and look forward to going again, maybe bring some art supplies to paint while I’m there, though my main medium is drawing. you’ve inspired me to start painting again, I’m going to make my first painting in over a year tomorrow. thank you for sharing your content. your work and content have been inspiring me to find my art style, and step out of my comfort zone in general.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    4 ай бұрын

    aw, wow thank you for this sweet comment!!

  • @alphonzosolorzano5011
    @alphonzosolorzano5011 Жыл бұрын

    Take a ride, it always cures things for me...awesome that you brought the bike.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    It usually does for me too! I'm so glad I brought it

  • @marenstew
    @marenstew Жыл бұрын

    What a cool experience!!! This video was so fun to watch! It looks gorgeous where you got to stay!! I never knew that things like this existed so I am so excited to research into it and maybe do something like this someday!! Also the footage of you making the fire was so cool and I will remember it forever LOL !! I looooved the swan painting and all the side panel paintings on your floral pieces were so pretty!!!

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much Maren! I hope you get to do something like it, it was so valuable and fun! Haha and I'm glad you enjoyed the fire footage lol

  • @familiar_foes
    @familiar_foes Жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and I LOVE your vibe! I visited slc for the first time a week ago and I loved it - it’s so beautiful, I want to go back! Can’t wait to watch all of your videos and follow your art journey! :)

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yay welcome to the channel!

  • @lulabelle33
    @lulabelle33 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful opportunity. I could feel what you said with the disorienting shadow of the aloneness of the experience affecting you. I can identify with that. I'm glad the week rounded out with such beautiful encounters with nature and fellow artists, scientists and philosophers. It's nice to be alone when you also have a community you know is there. Beautiful paintings you created there!!!

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It really rounded out so nicely, I think I really learned how community is important to me! Appreciate you!

  • @hidekuni_art
    @hidekuni_art Жыл бұрын

    I imagine such to be in some way also very therapeutic, and overall pleasant to be creative and inspired. Really cool what you did

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    it really was! Thank you!

  • @marykimbrough2909
    @marykimbrough2909 Жыл бұрын

    Refuge and When Women Were Birds are two of my favorite books m! so fun to hear about your experiences! 💛

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Two of my favorites as well!! Thank you ❤️

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын

    This looks like such an amazing experience! I think I too would feel lonely though ❤

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    It really was amazing! thank you

  • @bri.forcier
    @bri.forcier Жыл бұрын

    Looks like such a cool experience!! The art you made while you were there is so so pretty :,) I was thinking about applying to some artist residency programs and this just confirmed my decision to apply lol

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks Bri! You definitely should!!

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

    12:54 that lake looks gorgeous. 10 paintings in 2 weeks is great, even if you had of just walked away with sketches, it still would have been a good 2 weeks😀

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Right?? Thank you!!

  • @artwithMs.D
    @artwithMs.D Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful place to be. ❤ New subbie here. I loved this video.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    aw thank you and welcome to the channel!

  • @cindyfromsydney7693
    @cindyfromsydney7693 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful❤

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @Khalanx
    @Khalanx Жыл бұрын

    Hello from a nw Montanan 😊 lupine is one of my favorites. Beautiful paintings

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you! One of my favs as well!

  • @HippieHooray
    @HippieHooray Жыл бұрын

    Omg this was so inspiring! kinda jealous :)

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    aww thank you!!

  • @artngoodfeelings
    @artngoodfeelings Жыл бұрын

    How did you land this residency?! So fun! I legit look forward to your vlogs because you're always on some dank art and nature adventure

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    hehe I just applied!! There's always somethin' going on over here. Thanks Meg!!

  • @TheArtOfJerry
    @TheArtOfJerry8 ай бұрын

    Nice work space.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @supergoo1234
    @supergoo1234 Жыл бұрын

    I love this, I had no idea there are programs like this! Did you need to attend school to join this program?

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    nope! I just applied!

  • @catklu
    @catklu5 ай бұрын

    🙃👏

  • @Peachykraft
    @Peachykraft8 ай бұрын

    What is the neon red paint you prime your canvases with? It’s so beautiful exactly the colour I’ve been trying to find ❤

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    8 ай бұрын

    It’s just neon red from Blick’s acrylic range!

  • @jazzie2790
    @jazzie2790 Жыл бұрын

    Your swan painting is beautiful! I’d love to know what you painted it on? 💗

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a gallery wrapped canvas!

  • @jazzie2790

    @jazzie2790

    Жыл бұрын

    @@littletinyegg thanks so much!

  • @tingnow8489
    @tingnow8489 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful,did you shoot the vlog with your phone ?

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you! about half with my iphone X and the other half with my canon m50

  • @SeoL498
    @SeoL49811 ай бұрын

    this was so awesome thank you for this.

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    11 ай бұрын

    thank you for watching!

  • @loganwilliams2656
    @loganwilliams265610 ай бұрын

    What is the song you used at timestamp 3:50??

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    10 ай бұрын

    it is "gone tomorrow" by Jimmy Wahlsteen! finger-pickin' good!

  • @ripe_avocados
    @ripe_avocados5 ай бұрын

    What brand canvas are you using?

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    5 ай бұрын

    I use blick's gallery wrapped canvasses!

  • @jamiyajoseph1961
    @jamiyajoseph196111 ай бұрын

    P R O M O S M ☺️

  • @littletinyegg

    @littletinyegg

    11 ай бұрын

    W H A T