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I share my entrepreneurial and creative journey with you each week. I have been a designer for over 25 years. Spending my days exploring illustration, painting, collage all with a love of color, typography, and finding new uses for discarded things.
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One of the best conversations about creating art I have ever heard. The heart, faith, and philosophy behind the artist journey aligns so much with my own. God bless the woman who took you aside Sandi and “gave it to you.” Beautiful lesson to learn and applies to most of us. I never thought of it as self worship but I think you nailed it. Too much worrying about what others think. Thanks so much for sharing. I am in my first art show this week and needed the reminder.,❤❤
I love this, but please stop interrupting the guest in mid-sentence to throw in a question. Wait for her to complete her thought.🙏🏾
Thank you Allison, I definitely get excited and tend to do that. It is something I am working on. Thank you for watching. Sandi is great.
This! I actually did the exact same thing, hiring people younger than me because I'm intimidated then getting frustrated at the lack of experience. Lesson absolutely learned!
It is hard at anytime to hire someone better than we are but trust is the one thing you have to have. We have to trust them to do the job. thanks for sharing!
She is awesome she is free in her Art when I saw Sandi She inspired me to keep painting 👍
Me toooooo! I really dove in because of Sandi. I LOVE her energy and her perspective on painting. I love her paintings!!! thanks for watching and commenting!
One of the great things about you - watching your video feels exactly as if I am on a call with you. Diane is THAT consistently warm and approachable. ❤️
Thank you Dameon! So much!!! I try to be myself here. I think it is too hard to try and be someone who i am not. love you my friend.
It is funny to see how exited you are over cutting things out 😁
I know!! AND maybe a little weird! i hope you are enjoying your Love on Designers tools!
25:22 - “it’s sounds like you know exactly what you want, but you just don’t have the creative ability to execute it”
great line from Matt Essam that we all can use!
This was so inspiring, his work it's very sweet and wonderful, made me want to open my sketchbook again and doodle :)
I agree Arthur! And I think I get in my head too much, maybe we just need to create things we like and share them fully with people. I love how Marius would load up 30 paintings and go sell them and then make rent for the next month. Yes he was making money but he was spreading his joy. I love his style and the fun and freedom it represents. I hope you got to sketch and doodle!!!
I want to buy her art but I have to wait until I'm moved and settled one last time
Me too. I am always too slow and the pieces I want are already sold. Ha i just have to be more on top of it. I know i will get one soon! good luck to you on your move and settling. and thanks for watching!!!
I do wish that teachers were better educated about the creative mind. Children who are creative don't fit into the educational system and many times shamed. Can we talk to grade school teachers in a future podcast?
Me too De! Ooh i love that idea. I will need to find some willing grade school teachers. I will be on the hunt!
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Thank you Dameon!
My brain turned "the wall of awful" into "the wall of waffles".... So you lost me there.. The rest of the episode I was thinking about a waffle wall, and all the choices, questions and issues a waffle wall would have created!! Thank you for a great chat, I'm looking forward to next time ❤❤
i am cracking up but also loving the waffle wall idea! it gives me so many ideas. I love how sometimes we hear something wrong but it points us in a new direction. i LOVE this!!!
@@CreativesIgnite Right!! And now I really want waffles!!! And a wall... of waffles..? Like, is it a real wall with waffles pattern, or a wall of real waffles??? I have so many questions!! This will keep me awake at night!!
Yeeyy... Party!!
Everything goes in the mail wed for the love on designers stuff! finally!!! and let me invite you to that page. facebook.com/share/pDUXcADQTaZPkppF/
When adhd meets productivity :) Very interesting.
Thanks Hansen Designs. Definitely ADHD is a super power for me.
WOW, I am so so so grateful to have found this wonderful ladies! So stoked that I can call you sisters! You are truly blessing me in this season of my life.
Amen!!!! me too I am so grateful it was what you needed, Hannelore (is that right?). Sorry it took me a little bit to get back to you. Sandi is truly a blessing and I love watching her journey! So glad you watched!!! Praying for you in this season.
So lovely to hear about how your Dad came to know the Lord! God works in all things for the good of those who love Him. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
Amen! I am so so glad. I remember calling his mom (my Memama) and telling her and she said, "I've been praying for him for over 60 years." And i thought wow that's a long time for unanswered prayers but I am so so glad she never gave up. Thank you for watching WarmTeaCosy. I would love to know your real name, if you want to email me it you can. [email protected]. thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my videos. I super super appreciate it, more than you know.
I’ve been following Sandi for a few weeks. She inspires me sooo much. Thank you for sharing this video.😊
Thank you so much TAka-dc1rb for watching! she is awesome!
I am not religious in the slightest, but Sandi's story about the missionary woman chastising her for being selfish with the gift God gave her really resonated with me. If I'm too scared to share what I make, I'm ego-driven. My life is devoted to integrity, honesty and kindness. When I hide my light under a bushel, so to speak, I betray those values: integrity demands being true to who I am and what I am becoming. Honesty demands that I show myself to those who love me, warts and all. And kindness demands that I am kind to myself. If I move through the world with the expectation of being hurt, misunderstood, or disappointing then I deny, in my ego, that others share my values. I know better than that - I'd rather be disappointed in something/someone than surprised by its/their goodness. What a wonderful interview with two wonderful women. Thank you.
Thank you Kate. We all have something to give. Many people don't know what to devote their life to. It is hard to figure out and i am glad you have direction. And glad you won't be scared to shine your light. Even when it's not perfect. That's what i love about Sandi, she shows the mess-ups and the journey. And she makes some incredible art along the way. thanks for watching Kate!
Wait, was this last wednesday? I have lost track of time... I think I missed it last wednesday because you have set your time, but we haven't.. so I am in a loop until March 31, when we set the time too. It would be so helpful if everyone who mess with the daylight saving time, could do it the same time!!
Amen yes. and there is another one coming out today to prep you for tomorrow's show. sorry we get the time crazy for a month. it will be at 6:30pm GMT tomorrow
I feel the urge to get out my scissor and start cutting it, but all the tiny pieces will freak me out 😄But I have sketched a bird while I watched this
ooh i am so glad you got the urge to use scissors but also that you did draw during!!! yay!
Omg, some of your birds are just hilarious, right down my alley 😄 I love this!!
Thank you Maija!!!!! I so appreciate you!
Lol, it is kind of funny that it looks like you two are in the same room doing the interview 😄 Great talk 🥰 This woman is effective, done so many cool things!!
She is for sure effective and super prolific! Thanks for watching and commenting Maija!
I like planning too but agree that it can be overwhelming. And sometimes, for me, the PLANning takes over from the DO-ing - which isn't good 🤪. Dreading: Feeling overwhelmed by so much to do Looking forward to: A new project that I'm starting
ooh isn't that the truth, planning can take over the do-ing for sure. Can't wait to hear about the new project you are starting!!!
I can so relate to this!!! I am absolutely not good at regulate my energy. The stuff I love, I can go forever, but other stuff... I can hardly get up from my couch!!! I can stare at the vacuum cleaner for days and days... Amazing chat between two smart lovely ladies 🥰
Thanks Maija for sharing that. I hear you. There are so many things i love to do, but i also don't get to vacuuming as much as I would like. Maybe because my dog (jakson) hates the vacuum.
Amazing information, here...thank you so much. 💖
I am so impressed with all of you who can make a schedule and stick to it 😶 And I totally agree with you, January should be mental health month. May makes absolutely no sense!!!
Thank you for the tips. Do you maybe have a coupon for JPEGMINI or friend referral code?
#LoveOnDesigners2024 Love Matts work!
Me toooooo. You are entered!!
Dream team! Thank you both for this conversation.
Remember Tommy's talking to you? Tall man? remember? maybe not. Hope i answered your question on marco polo! and You are entered to win some fun art supplies during Love on Designers month! because you made a comment! yay Eric!!!
A time saver is to open all the jpgs pre-layered in Photoshop by using File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack
ooh this is fantastic Fred! thanks!
I understand about losing someone and it causing you to rely more on the Lord. It's a blessing even in the trial. ❤ Did your Mum know the Lord?
Yes she did. Just hard to lose someone who was such a big part of your life and that I shared so much with only her. But God is always with me. I am never alone.
Oh my goodness I love love loved this video!!! Sandi is such an inspiration!! Love her videos and she reminds me when watching her to enjoy the process!! God Bless you both ❤❤❤
Awe thank you so much. I love Sandi too!!! Her energy, her curiosity, and her lover for God!
Even though I don't drink vine, it would have been so cool to make vine labels 🍾🍷 Cheers 😃
absolutely i think the label designs would be so fun!
Dang girl, you are stepping up your sewing game!! Zippers are hard (at least that's what I've heard. The best I could have accomplished would have been to glue on some velcro 😄). I think my biggest win this year is getting to know more people online, that has turned into me getting some requests about art collaborations. I have been more inspired lately, and wish I could have painted all the images that poppes up in my brain. I have also been able to paint a bit more loose (sometimes at least, it's a hard habit to brake 😉) So there you go, my wins that I can think of. And we both know that if I doesn't stop typing now, this will be awfully long 😊Sorry I wasn't there for the live, but I will be there next year. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Diane 🥰
Thanks Maija! they were really fun. I am going to do a few more in January sometime. hope i can find the time. how is your new year going ?
The new year looks pretty much the same as the old year 😄 Nothing new and exciting. How about you?
The universe has habits, not rules. Why? Because it was designed that way.
very wise!!! Yes it is the breaking of old habits and making of new ones. Hope you are well Anthony!
I love Sandi
I do too!!!! Her joy is infectious and I love the freedom in what she creates. She makes me want to grab my paints and tools right then and there and get started! Thanks for watching Kathy!
Scott is the best! Always drops really good insight. Such a good watch!
He absolutely is. I love how he learns and attacks what he is learning with all his energy and passion. Super wise!!! thanks for watching @pwrcreate!
Learned a lot. What a cool creative!!
Thank you De for watching and always commenting! you made my day!
The right ear bud is troublesome for me as well! A great conversation, simply being good people and honest goes a long way to generating long and fruitful business relationships.
Totally agree! I think sometimes we forget how much our values and sharing those really helps people to align with us. Thanks for watching!!!
We just have to love people who works for helping out charity companies!! I might have missed a couple of things in there because I used the 1,5 speed for the first time 😄Great episode ❤
ha ha, i definitely cap at 1.25, that is my limit. ha ha. He is great and we need to love on people who help others for sure!
@CreativesIgnite yeah, usually I watch YT on my TV, and there I have to watch at normal speed. But I have to admit it's fun to watch at 1,5 speed. Especially when people laugh 😄
What an incredible talented and creative man! I needed the napkin 😄
I know right! He is so talented! so inspiring all his different styles! You have a lot of different styles too! Thanks Maija! We are live tomorrow (Thursday at 6:30pm GMT) next week we will be back to normal.
Lol, I always did that, too. Everything is much more fun with a with a face on it 😄
Yes so so true! There is a digital set too if you want to do it on your ipad too!
I don't think the digital version would be as fun as the analog version 🤔
Matt is an amazing strategist!
Amen he is !!!!!
Love the riffing sheets so amazing!
he is so awesome. i am so glad you also enjoyed him.
Matt is under the weather.
Yes!!!! You got it!
Agree - the coming over-saturation of AI generated art will increase the value of handmade and personally crafted design
Thank goodness for the care of the hand-done. I know AI is a step forward in many directions. I don't think it will replace designers, writers, artists. It is a new form. And like a screwdriver makes some things easier. But a novice with a screwdriver can't do things the way a professional can. AI is a tool. Thanks for the reply William.
I think the workspace is so important, and I really wish I could have more space to spread out all my stuff without being totally overwhelmed! I know, I know.. maybe if I stopped accumulating more and more art supplies, I wouldn't be so overwhelmed... 😳😂
I am so similar. I made myself not buy anything in Sept and am continuing it in OCT. it is REALLY hard. But on the other hand i am cleaning up my office and art space and it is getting less overwhelming. Now just to set aside time to make some art. Hopefully this weekend, after I finish a client website. <3
@CreativesIgnite online shopping makes it so hard to stop!
Wow, guess if I was confused for a bit there... 😂 "how the heck did she grow out her hair that quick..??😲😲" 😂 Even though I'm not really a designer, I love your show 😊
These were some old videos i was moving from one platform to YT and I did over 100 video transports on Friday. Whew i spent 11 hours doing it. BUT i got it done. I thought some could still be useful. and no i also looked a lot younger. no glasses all the time then. hee hee
so cool to see where it all began.... I've learned so so much!!
Thank you De! You are a big part of it. I am very thankful for you and all your encouragement and all our talks. Can't wait to hug your neck again sometime soon! Love you De.