Louise, this video couldn't have come at a better time. I've been a doctor for 20 years and last month finally admitted to myself that I'm not half and want a creative career. It's terrifying at the age of 45 to consider giving up everything and starting again but also exciting. Your story gives me hope so thank you.

@beckyriley2406

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately our healthcare system has made it so that Drs and Nurses can no longer practice in a rewarding way.

@bambinaforever5720

Жыл бұрын

Wow. A doctor who struggles? Wow. I live in the south of France, we must have a personal general physician. Ours is a 74 year old grandpapa with an OWN house on the promenade where he has his admission room. Works 3 days a week. We asked why does he still work, in France u go at 62, he said why not. Why not indeed

@graziacavasino8884

Жыл бұрын

I'm 59 and I had to quit my horrid teaching job due to health reasons. I'm ready to jump into the void and start a new career as an artist. I wish you and myself both good luck and much success!

@kristiLB93

Жыл бұрын

I'm 45 as well and I now fully realize just how much I would love to see success in my artwork. All the best to you! It's not too late for us!!

@sallytownsendart

Жыл бұрын

I'm turning 50 in September and quit my job last year to pursue art full time. It's scary but I absolutely made the right decision! You know in your gut what you need to do. I wish all the success to those of us who couldn't do it earlier for whatever reason ♥️

Dear Louise! I am not a watercolor artist, but I listened to your videos while I paint, because I love the sound of your voice! 😂❤

@SheXyShellyMarie

Жыл бұрын

Her voice sounds so soothing.

@allthumbs3792

Жыл бұрын

I so agree, love listening to her calm and relaxing voice! Great to hear her pursuit of the dream! It was the right decision!

@beckyriley2406

Жыл бұрын

I love your voice! Your art is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm where you were at the start. I'm planning to retire in about 3 years from a 39 yr nursing career that I no longer find fulfilling. I regret not following my heart when I choose my profession. God knows why he led me down this path in life. I'm thankful for what I've accomplished and for the opportunity to do what I love going forward.

@valerielandis3911

Жыл бұрын

I do as well... It is soothing. Relaxes me.

@glg6069

Жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, I’m new to your channel and I love your work-It’s so beautifully painted. I hope you don’t mind, but I’d love to stick around and see what else you’re painting and see what I can learn from you. Thank you for sharing your talent ❤

There are so many things to take away from this video but the one that stood out for me is the collaboration between you and your partner. Not everyone has that. You're both incredibly lucky

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lola. I agree and I couldn't have done it without him.❤️

@DomDom282

Жыл бұрын

There was no way I was going to let Louise give up on her dream and moving to Sydney was the perfect opportunity for both of us really. 🙂

@susanmiddlebrook5882

Жыл бұрын

@@DomDom282 You are both such lovely people and a wonderful example of what marriage partners are supposed to be to one another. Supportive, helping to make each other’s dreams come true. God bless both of you, your family that you both made together and your marriage.♥️

@melissaaldosari8024

Жыл бұрын

Aaawww!🥰🥰🥰

I used to be a pharmacist . I retired 5 years ago , moved in a small town where my husband can work from home . I’m 55 years old and it’s the first time that I feel that I can do what I truly love: paint, taking care of my cats and chickens and work in my garden. And I really love to watch you paint. Most of the time we don’t love the sound of our voice but I have to say that I find the sound of your voice very relaxing and it helps me focussing on my painting when I follow your Skillshare’s class. Have a lovely time painting!

@sharonbaker4114

Жыл бұрын

I am a (soon to be unemployed) pharmacist in a small town with chickens. No cats though. I took up watercolour in January. Once the pharmacy collapses I will have heaps of time fir watercolour

@SarahNewburyArt

Жыл бұрын

I’m currently a pharmacist too which as you know is incredibly time consuming and often times extremely stressful but my passion was always art so I will look forward to a less stressful time when like you, I can follow my heart and paint til I can paint no more! Enjoy your retirement and happy painting! 😊

@francecourtemanche6894

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahNewburyArt Thank you ! I wish you a lot of peaceful time !

@francecourtemanche6894

Жыл бұрын

@@sharonbaker4114 Good plan ! Have a great time with your painting !

@stefanisilva2493

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to see this comment as I'm pursuing this same path right now. Thank you.

Love how authentic you are. Thanks for sharing your story. Your voice is calming and kind. I'm so glad you took the plunge and helped us struggling artists.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ginny. Me too, it's been a long journey but I'm glad I made it. I have met so many wonderful people. ❤️

It's such a breath of fresh air to hear your story. I'm an old-ish woman too, with a tough life, fighting to build up a career at an age when other people start thinking about retirement, having to learn new things even though I'm burned-out. It's great to hear how you made it, and how supportive your husband is. All the best to you!

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you keep at it. I know how blessed I am to have Dom in my life. I wish every body had a Dom in theres. ❤️

@DomDom282

Жыл бұрын

@@LouiseDeMasi

@susanmiddlebrook5882

Жыл бұрын

All the best to you, too! God bless you and bring you great success, fulfillment and joy! May He make a way for you to succeed and prosper, also! ♥️🌹

@chrystelelacroix4681

Жыл бұрын

Very much like you

@jennyc1846

11 ай бұрын

and to you x

The world is a more beautiful place because you bravely pursued your art! ❤ Thanks for sharing your story!

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Awwww......thank you sweet Emily. 🥰😘

I'm a little surprised it has taken so many years for you to share your story with us via KZread, but I'm glad you did. Your hard work has paid off, and it is well deserved.

@WeblightDreams

Жыл бұрын

It's been so long since I've seen you on YT, how have you been?

@aartadventure

Жыл бұрын

@@WeblightDreams Hiya! I now live in Australia. I don't make much fine art these days, but I've gotten into printing and painting 3D minis hehehe. I hope you are well.

@WeblightDreams

Жыл бұрын

@@aartadventure That is awesome. I am doing good too. 😊 I hope to buy a 3d printer later this year and print my own figures as well, not minis but I think they are very cool too.

Louise, you're one of the creators that got me into watercolors 4 years ago. Painting saved me. I think of you as my very own wise and patient art instructor even though you're on the other side of the world from me. Thank you.

Dear Louise, don’t be so critical of yourself. We love your work, teaching style and voice. The format and content of your videos is great. I have learned so much since I started in January. Had never done art before and had a painting in a local exhibition back in March. It proves anyone can learn to create art and that you are a great teacher.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Congratulations- I'm so impressed! Thank you very much Sharon.

You are such an inspiration to me. I am a full time nurse, and I truly love what I do. But, I have discovered watercolor painting and it is such a great stress reliever. Don’t hate your voice, it is yours, God gave it to you. Thank you for sharing your story. I love the bloopers! Clarice

You were fortunate to have a partner to support you. Five years is a long time to be unemployed and to develop a business, many people will not have that luxury. I am the sole breadwinner in my family, no one could give me five years off to develop an art business. I have had to wait until retirement, and now I am looking at developing a creative business. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤

Congratulations on being able to achieve your dreams and escape the daily grind. At 58, I fear I’ve left my run too late. Having to support my family by working full time in boring office jobs, I was never game to take the financial risk on my creative wishes. My best hope is with the years I have left that I can become a decent artist in my spare time. Your videos are helping push me along that path.

@pumpkinpatch5

Жыл бұрын

It’s never too late. 😊❤

@jennyc1846

11 ай бұрын

never too late even if you have to wait until you retire. I got sick and retired at 50, was lucky enough to get a disability pension and then my life actually really began. Did I have lots of money? NO! Did I have a mortgage? Yes! I lived in a small country town in Western Australia, I hated it. It took us 6 years to sell our house.. because if I didn't like it why would anyone else want to live there??? Then we did sell our house..no mortgage. Yey!! We bought a nice 2nd hand car - which we couldn't afford before we sold. Then moved to a lovely town where we couldn't afford to buy but did get a rental which takes 1 whole pension...but I live where I cant afford and we live simply and I paint, I read and paint some more.. I don't even have my beloved garden any more (I have lots of pots) and we cant have pets but I can paint. Im now 70 and life has begun..Never say never!! Its not necessarily about everything you have its about friends, family, each other and what you can do right now. Nobody will thank you when you are dead for leaving them a half paid for house in an area they dont want to live in. I think kids today make more than we ever did and really its up to them to make their own lives and their own mistakes, YOU have to live yours. Good luck,

I’m a former teacher who has been stuck in low paying jobs. I dream of a creative career and having just turned 57, your video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you for giving me hope for my future as an artist.

Your work is absolutely stunning, and your story is so inspiring. Your quite literally my favorite watercolor artist. My progress is much slower, but art brings me such peace and joy. Like you I'm also accumulating the years. At this point I'm not sure if it will ever bring me money, but I'm 100% sure it enriches my soul. Thank you so much for being brave and willing to share. ❤

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marie. I hope you stay with it. 🥰

@Jalleur14325

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I feel the same. My goal is to make art I want to make and then see if anyone else likes it!

Dear Louise, I’m so glad that you were able to pursue your dream. How wonderful that your partner supported you throughout your journey. I’m 64 and retired 9 months ago from a grueling IT job. I was always a creative person but had little time to pursue my interests. After retirement My friend talked me into painting classes with her and I’m so glad she did! I discovered your YT channel a few months ago. My favorite thing is to listen to you talk and watch you paint. Your talent is beyond words! Thank you for sharing it with us. I wish you many years of success and happiness on your dream journey!

You are not alone. I started painting in September 2022 and loved it. I made great strides forward. So in January 23, I retired to pursue a career in watercolor painting

I am at this moment in my life where I want to leave teaching to pursue being an artist. I chose teaching because it was "a secure job". When you said you were a teacher, I burst into tears!

Your voice is WONDERFUL! I'm so surprised you dislike it! It complements your painting style, your brush strokes, colors and flow.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

I've been an artist for 25 years. The first 20 years i painted in my spare time while i worked at a stressful law firm. Im retired now and am painting more than ever. My studio is my happy place. I'm no longer seeking stress relief but my work has gotten better. Art is very satisfying. You can take it with you anywhere, sketch pads, water colors, colored pencils, etc.

Loved this video! I’m retired and going back to sketching and doing pen and ink sketches. Some sketches will get a watercolor wash. Haven’t started selling anything just yet, but heading that way. Your story ought to inspire many people to do the same. I have a Masters degree in adult education. I am a substitute teacher at a local school and I really like the kids (it is a grade school), but I’d rather be out and about doing plein air work. Your history pretty much says it all, do what you love to do. The rest should follow. Thanks for this. -OkieSketcher1949

@jennyc1846

11 ай бұрын

Sell your art at garage sales I know that many wouldnt be able to afford art sold online but they enjoy picking up a 'nice little piece' at a garage sale or home art show..you're happy, they're happy., we cant all be as successful as Louise but we can still colour our world one painting at a time.. happy retirement :) or just happy painting... I don't have a masters in anything but I bet I'm just as happy as you sir, maybe more so...but we still get the joy of watching Louise right here right now..

All true Louise, I'm 56 and have finally decided to start as a professional artist..... Fear of failure and not making enough money to live, also made me do everything else under the sun except what I should've done! I am going to try my best to make this work. Thank you for sharing and I love the kookaburra ❣

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

We have lots in common by the sound of it. Keep at it- you can do this! Thank you Catherine. ❤️

@karenlloyd6042

Жыл бұрын

I admire your bravery. I love to paint but don't believe I could make a career from it. Just feels so overwhelmingly and I have no support, financial or otherwise. I just don't know where to start.

@catherinevangass4927

Жыл бұрын

@@karenlloyd6042 just start, small steps will get you there 🤗

@katherynpetchel9163

Жыл бұрын

I’m also 56 and also have decided to become a professional artist,did a job that l hated foe 20 years, l wish you all the greatest success possible and grace and ease.

@catherinevangass4927

Жыл бұрын

@@katherynpetchel9163 Thank you and strongs for your journey as well 💖

Thank you soo much. Your voice is so soothing. I’m very glad you made the right Decision.❤️👏

What a heartfelt sharing of how you got to where you are now. And I know I speak for all your listeners when I say how fortunate we are that you pursued with vigor your dream. You and Dom are definitely supportive partners and you both deserve success.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mary and thank you for all your support. ❤️

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

@@mikesamovarov4054 Yes she does Mike. She sells paintings and prints from her website. 😂

I have just turned 71 yrs young and am semi retired with a foot health care business.I have followed your videos for some time now and have learned such a lot from you Thank you. Your voice is lovely and complements your paintings. What a great pursuit of achieving your goal in life. Thank you for sharing all of this with us and giving us more inspiration Louise xx

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amanda and thank you for always taking the time to comment and connect. It means the world to me. ❤️

Thank you Louise. I am in my 60s and am told I have talent, I am now semi retired, and keenly aware there is less time ahead of me than behind. I have time though to pursue what brings me joy, and now look forward to waking up every morning and working on my art. I wish I had had the confidence to follow my heart long before now instead of letting my art drop for over 40 years, but am grateful to have discovered watercolour - my happy place - and the possibility of making some “pocket money” doing what I enjoy.

@Birdyblue12

Жыл бұрын

Same

As an Australian, I feel that you captured the kookaburra VERY well !!!. I'm sure you know that when painting birds and animals, you have to capture the CHARACTER of the bird as well, which you did!!!!. Gidday from Aussie land!!!!.

I am so very thankful that you took this path. I have learned so much because of your videos. Being a Patreon has brought me so much joy. You are a world treasure.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelly. That makes me so happy. 🥰

Louise!!! I am here to tell you that you definitely made the right choice! You are my favorite artist! I love your work, I love your artistic style, I love your teaching skill, I love your voice (I find it lovely, soothing and beautiful!) and I love you! You have such a lovely personality. Your teaching skills come into play so beautifully as you instruct us how to paint in your beloved watercolor. Nothing you have ever done in your life has been a wasted time. God uses all your skills, talents and personality in your art and instruction on KZread and Patreon! You are an amazing teacher, an amazing artist and an amazing person. All the things you have put your hand to in your life is utilized in what you are doing right now! It has all come together perfectly. I love listening to you instruct and I so enjoy your humorous side, too! You cause me to laugh out loud…belly laugh! No one else causes me to laugh like that! Honestly! Thank you, Louise, for all you impart. Thank you for the beauty and creativity you share. You have conquered much in your life and you honestly share about that, too. In short, you are an inspiration in so many ways to all of us, Louise! You have certainly blessed me! God bless you! 🤗♥️🌹🧑🏻‍🎨🖌👏🏻

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful message Susan! Thank you so much 🙏🏻. You have brightened my day well and truly! 🥰❤️

I'm a new sub just found you when I wanted to learn about this medium. I love that you shared your story and how you said you don't like hearing your voice lol nobody seems to like their own voice but you have the Bob Ross effect with that soft loving comforting tone it's mesmerizing to me. I'm so thankful for your videos thank you so much

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael.

What a gift you have. Wow, your art career is a fulltime job!

I love the sound of your voice and it is one of the main reasons I watch your videos and joined your classes. You inspire so many people daily. Thanks so much for sharing your skills with the world.

There is a reason I was brought to this video of yours as the intro to your channel, this evening. I needed to see your example. I needed this, right at this moment. Thank you for sharing your journey. It gives me such inspiration. I too, was a teacher and also a librarian who had art training in college.

Aside from the fact that I think you are an excellent teacher (I taught college), I love your voice and never tire of listening to it! Why is it that some of the lovliest people on earth think so little of themselves? (Takes one to know one!) 😉

I can't believe you made this video today because I am struggling with whether to pursue a full-time career as an artist. I'll be honest. I am scared to death. My husband and I are in the process of buying a home in a new area that will have more opportunities than the very small town we live in now. Everyone is telling me to just do it, but I am like you were, I don't know where to start. ❤

Oh my God, Louise, this video is like a miracle! I'm trying to change careers and I'm only just learning how to paint but people are saying there's talent there. I want to pursue this possibility and your video just gave me the courage to say "don't give up" and "keep going".

Thank you. I can feel that: all the joy of teaching gone, no time for reconnect with myself and no desire to go back to teaching. Good of you for listening to you and of your husband to support you. Blessings .

So happy to have found this video!! I have finally saved up enough money and worked up the courage to leave my engineering career to pursue my KZread channel and art business. I feel a little crazy but I’m so thankful to that people like you share your stories! So inspiring!

I love everything about this video, and your voice is one of my favorites on art KZread. The outtakes reel was great lol. Thank you for everything you do.

Hi Louise - thank you for sharing your story. We started our career change at the age of 40! We worked hard to shed the shackles of the 9-5 ( more like 8 - 7 in reality! ) The goal was the same as yours. To enjoy a creative life. 23 years on and we are still enjoying the journey. Still learning, teaching and painting. Have a great week 😃😃😃😃

I can't find whatever it is about your voice that you don't like, I've listened with a hat on, standing near to my PC, sitting at a distance, from another room and even with a musical accompaniment, I stood over here and over there, but all I seem to hear is the inspiration to aspire....

As an artist myself and a non-completely happy English teacher in my late twenties, I find this talk like some kind of universe-driven message... and every cell in my body tells me to embrace it.

Louise! I don't know why you said you don't like your voice, because the first thing I told myself as soon as I heard you was "Wow, she has such a beautiful soothing voice!"! Embrace it, so many of us love it as I can see in the comments!

What a beautiful story Louise ❤ and darling watercolor bird! You are a great artist, I love the asmr qualities of your voice and technique, quite relaxing... Never look back Louise! Art is our passion without we'd wither!

Hello Louise! You have inspired me a lot. I feel like my dream of becoming a professional artist is even closer to me. I am 42 years old and I think that I now have the opportunity to get to my dream job, although there is not enough time with three children. Thanks for your lessons. I never thought that watercolor would excite me so much; it always seemed to me something unattainable. Previously, I was interested in interior design, painted toys with gouache, and studied graphic design. At school everyone thought that I would go to study as an artist, but I went to study as an economist. I saw your lessons on KZread. Drawing pictures with my hands is exactly what I need. I hope that everything will work out for me.

That’s a very supportive husband. You’re work is amazing. Thank you for sharing such beautiful works

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing

Love this! Thanks so much.

Hi Louise! I'm Lauren- I'm Head of English at a school in England and I've been teaching for seven years. I am tired of being Miss Austin and not Lauren anymore. I think, breathe, dream and live teaching, constantly working with never enough energy to live my life at the end of the school day. In July, I'm leaving and I'm pursuing art and writing in a very similar position to you! It was so cathartic to hear somebody else's perspective on taking this giant leap :)

Thank you, that was very encouraging

I cried listening to your story. I am praying to be as brave as you are soon...I am already turning 32 this November. I just want to quit nursing after 11 yrs and would like to pursue what I really want in life, painting and drawing. Thank you for this video.

So encouraging!! Thank you for sharing your story! ❤

Love your story -- very inspirational !!

I'm 40 years-old, and fresh out of a bootcamp as a software developer for a career switch, which is a decision I took with my head. I'm a creative at my core. Thanks for this video.

This was very inspiring! Thank you!

Now I know why you're such a good teacher on Patreon you are a teacher ! So glad you told us your story! Funny when you said you didn't like to hear your voice! It was one of the main reasons I choice you on patreon it was so calming to listen to and you always take your time explaining things. I could listen to you all day! Thank you so much for everything you do for us.

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Pam.

So much effort behind such great art! Well done Louise 🎉👏👏👏

I loved your story. I’m not a teacher but i do struggle with enjoying my job. A creative career sounds like a wonderful thing

Amazing video, thank you! 😊❤

Thanks for sharing your story, it's inspiring!

THIS LITERALLY BROUGHT SOME TEARS TO MY EYES..IT RESONATES TO ME 100%..

Thank you for sharing your story and your talent.

This was so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing your story!

Louise, loved this video, thank you for sharing your journey, and for your vulnerability in growing as an artist. About your voice: I am a retired professional classical artist/opera singer from Ontario Canada. I spent the last 33 years also teaching at University and College level, classical and music theater. I have a degree in vocal pedagogy and performance. Your voice is SO soothing, calming, relaxing, and very pretty and dainty to listen to. I find it meditative, and you are my favorite artist both on Patreon and youtube to follow. Voices can be annoying/grating when they have a lot of "twang" or nasality, or are too loud etc. Yours has none of these, it possesses a perfectly balanced tonal quality/timbre. Take it from the pro girl, it's a lovely lovely voice! AND know that many hate the sound of their recorded voice....it's a thing, lol (myself included). But you have a bit of "tonal dismorphia" lol, going on. Your voice is a sound I could listen to for hours, and I don't say that about many voices, having worked for over 33 years with thousands of students, and fellow artists. Your art work is gorgeous, I'm glad you found your way to a full time career in the art world. *I'm a truth speaker, and never compliment or BS anyone. Just so you know! hugs from Windsor ONtario

Very beautiful video ! Thank you !

A beautiful story Louise. Thank you for sharing and continuing to post these wonderful videos!!

Louise's bloopers are so funny! I love her and so glad I found her. I am addicted to watercolor and it helps my body to relax! You go girl!

Thanks! Such an inspiring story! Feel the same as a teacher struggling to go through the school week and only waiting for the few hours I can paint!

Thank you for sharing your story.

Louise, thank you so much for sharing your story! It Is very inspirational for me right this moment, It Is definitely a sign ❤️

Very inspiring. Also, great filming and editing!

Thank you for this video

So glad to know more about you and your story! I've been watching your videos because I love the way you paint but also because I enjoy the sound of your voice - its unique timbre and breathy quality render it quite relaxing! The musicality of the Australian accent is a plus! :) Wish you lots of love and success! Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge with us!

@LouiseDeMasi

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you. Thank you Gabriela. ❤️

Thanks for sharing your story and long may you continue this. You're an inspiration! Love your work.

You are an inspiration!!

Well done Louise and now have fun with us - your fully appreciative viewers - we love your teaching and have learned so much from your inspiring videos - many thanks!

Oh no way, I have that book you co-authored, had no idea! Wow! This video is really inspiring… I’m 32 and absolutely miserable with my retail job (the people I work with are nice but the actual job is so repetitive and mundane and a lot of customers treat me like I’m something on the bottom of their shoe even though I do my best to be kind and polite and never pressure them to buy anything). I have a second job too in the medical field which I love but my heart has always been drawn to art. I think this was my sign to finally start my art business on the side and eventually quit retail.

Hi Louise, I just found your videos for the first time and I want to thank you for making this one: I am 37 years old and I hate my job, it's a good job so everyone is telling me I shouldn't leave it but all my being is screaming inside to pursue a creative carreer. I feel like my life is slipping trhought my fingers and if I don't follow that pulse inside of me, I am going to regret it. Thank you!

Well done! I know how hard it is to tell others something so personal. You did a great job of sharing challenges, determination, support, but also of making clear that a personal journey like yours doesn't end, it continues to evolve

Wow thanks for sharing your story! Very inspiring!

Dear Louise, I love your work, and your voice is so calm and soothing. This video represents me from start to end. I've been a teacher for 38 years and finally decided to quit my job last month and use the free time to learn more and pratice painting watercolor. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. Since then I've been invited to illustrate a poem book and a children's book. I'm so excited about that.That's what I always wanted to do ❤

This was very inspiring!

The content creators like you are prime examples of how one person can make a positive difference in the lives of so many. So many have been excited, thrilled and inspired by your teachings and your story! Thanks ever so much for sharing your journey. I have listened to some other artists stories on YT (e.g. Emily Olson and Michele Weber) and am cheering them on every step of the way. Making videos is something I have not tried, but it is very time consuming and labor intense. The average viewer likely has no idea how much time, effort, editing and love goes into each video. It takes hours of work and editing to produce even a short, quality video. Arts and languages were my first choice for a career, but like so many, I had to choose where I could make a living. So I was a doctor for thirty years! And, realistically, not many have your talent. Your voice is so pleasant and soothing, and your diction is excellent. Your delivery is a desirable speed, as many speak too quickly in an attempt to convey more information. Not to mention you are very attractive with excellent posture! 🥰

Thank you for sharing your story, your journey is really inspiring!

Your story is so inspiring, thank you for sharing.

amazing!!! super inspirational! I am trying to follow in your footsteps as we speak, appreciate the motivation! Keep up the great work!

I loved this video from a fellow Aussie. You have a gift. You have talent, can teach, can communicate with ease and speak truthfully. And, your family support your dreams. Yay for a bright future. 👏👏👏👏👏

So happy for you!

Such a beautiful painting and story! Thank you for sharing! 🌟💝

Needed this today. Inspiring story. Thank you

Beautiful painting!!!

Thank you for sharing your story Louise! And I love your bird painting. He is the cutest! Your story is very inspiring! I also wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your voice on the videos. It’s soft and heartfelt and honest. You are a great teacher and your paintings are absolutely beautiful. Thank you, thank you.

Your story is fantastic! You’re a wonderful artist and I love the tutorials you give us.. Thank you!

I love your videos and everything you do! Congratulations on taking the leap and becoming a financially successful artist. Also thank you for your generosity of spirit. You have inspired me!

Thanks for sharing your wonderful gift ❤

My favourite thing about your videos is your voice! It’s so calm but joyful. Thank you for letting your personality shine through. Your paintings are beautiful and I’m so grateful you took that plunge to follow your dream, because your gift has brought so much joy to so many people. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you!

i enjoyed every part of this

You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

Love your story AND your bloopers. You deserve all the success you have attained as you are a brilliant artist and communicator.

Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!! I’m glad you were able to follow your heart. 💕🇨🇦