Lee Angold is a botanical and scientific illustrator based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada. Working primarily in watercolour, graphite and ink, Lee creates impactful art pieces that incorporate strong colour and texture into intimate, detailed illustrations of botanical and natural science subjects, drawing the viewer in for a closer look into even the most mundane subjects.
Lee is the past president of the Botanical Artists of Canada and a co-founder of the KW Artists Co-op, a unique co-operative shared studio/workspace in midtown KW.
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Yus! They’re fabulous. Also pink isn’t usually my colour but that slime mould… so fascinating.
Hi Lee. I like the homemade stuff. I still have my old pochade box that my Dad got me over 50 years ago, but it's really just for carrying stuff, I can't really use it as part of the easel. I like the idea of downsizing one's setup, a big setup was cool when I had a house with a giant desk and a room I could dedicate. But now I live much much smaller, even for indoors, having two big Meeden palettes is too much now. I think I really just need a couple of mixing areas, not even the paint wells (having 36 paints out, I often forget what they are, well the darkest ones anyway).
Fantastic paintings! I love lichen, moss, old trees!😊
You seem quite upset and on the verge of tears in this video. I hope everything was okay.
I believe so...this was many years ago :) I'm ok now, in any case.
Thanks for sharing Lee...those meds that work on THE BRAIN...for either anxiety/ADD/PTSD/depression...are sometimes just not worth it......I too it sort of seems like.. LOST A FEW YEARS ...from taking some new meds...that made me sure...feel better...have some Dopamine and enjoy things...and believe me things caught my attention...deeply...so much that I basically lost track of my goals/aims/projects/chores...and jumped from one shiny object/idea.. to the next. ...long story which I will spare you for now.....but I totally GET IT!!! It can take months...like nearly a year to realize what you have gotten yourself into...then easy another year or more to wiggle your way out...and those drugs...have icky side-effects when tapering off...and there is LONG TERM DAMAGE...I feel...brain fog a bit...as you have been messing with your brain...with these types of drugs...though...they sure do help the symptoms...they bring on another whole can of worms of symptoms...even worse than the first. I wish you all the best in where you choose to go now...Try to focus on your art and your beautiful dog!!! That is the most beautiful picture I have seen in a long while of a dog...staring into their world...with all their senses and smelling that awesome wind from Lake Superior.......I was not able to capture the name of the Island you are at on Lake Superior...It started with a "P"...Would you mind writing it for me in a comment...if you have the time......The rocks/water and geography remind me of my times on Lake Heron in the early '70's...in Honey Harbour ...Lambert Island and Giant's Tomb...where I washed my hair in July and the water was like ice cubes...I hope to check out your shop and your future videos going forwards...good luck to you...Lee! from Janis in The Yukon.
Porphyry Island :) And many thanks for your thoughtful reply?
Brave and raw. Thank you for sharing your experience. Try to be gentle with yourself and offer yourself grace. Sending light your way.
I admire your courage in putting out this kind of honesty. I've dealing with pain and fatigue and your blog posts are one of my go-to to transport my mind to somewhere more beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful 😻
Thank you!
your video randomly came up in my feed and i'm glad it did - you are so talented and insightful! you have a new subscriber. sending you strength and healing as someone who has also dealt with health issues and fallout from prescription medicine
Welcome
If the tide is too strong, then it might be best to stop fighting it for now. Discover your ability to float. Enjoy the view and the mystery of where you might find yourself.
Have you looked into the carnivore diet? I know that people who struggle with E-D syndrome, autoimmune disorders, anxiety and other mood disorders, gut issues, pain and inflammation, sleep issues, hormonal imbalances, metabolic illnesses, and many other issues have been helped by cutting plants and processed foods out of their diet...myself included. I've been eating this way for over 6 years. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. ❤
I did a double take when you mentioned the Button Factory. As far as I knew, your video was completely random. I live near the KPL!
I've gone from a nearly lifelong vegetarian to eating a diet relatively heavy on lean red meat over the past 1.5 years for digestive/health reasons. I sort of coincidentally cut out a lot of processed junk in the process. Both changes have definitely been very beneficial. However, I'm pretty attached to enjoying the moderate amounts of fruits and veggies my stomach is able to digest. I'm an avid gardener, aiming for producing 80% of my own produce in the coming year :)
@@LeeAngold It's not my job to try to convince anybody of anything, but I want to say that just because the gut is seemingly able to digest a plant, it doesn't mean the plant isn't doing harm to the body. But cutting out plants means giving up more than just food; it means letting go of attachments to things we enjoy doing and to identities we have created and to a lifetime of beliefs, all of which can be a great challenge to relinquish. I had reached the point of desperation, and even though it was a very difficult transition, I decided to stick it out, even if it killed me. Turns out it saved my life. Most people see it as an insane and restrictive lifestyle, but it gave me my health and sanity back. It set me free. 🦋
Hello Lee: I ran across your video and it seemed to be a kind of sign..I have multiple complex rare issues and deal with horrific pain. My bowels have stopped working and I have been on a horrible benzodiazepine that is impossible to taper. You are amazing, courageous and you keep going. I live alone and estranged from my grown daughters. I really would like to die peacefully. I wish you the best Lee.
Thank you. Good luck to you in dealing with your pain and complex issues
Oh my Lee, all through the video I just wanted to hug you. It's so difficult and tough. Chronic pain is so underestimated, it can totally block everything and suck all the joy from life. It's a very tough video. I hope with the new effort to rebuild your career that it will go quickly and well, so you can build a stable business out of it. Porphyry island is gorgeous! I hope it will give you the inspiration you need to go on with your beautiful paintings. Congrats on the upcoming exhibition and all the awesome news. You're awesome and so strong to go on. :)
Thank you! I'll take you up on those hugs sometime :) Porphyry island is beautiful! I'm looking forward to sharing more footage from what I've been up to here in coming videos
Dear Lee, I know exactly how you feel. Chronical illness is so hard. You went through a very hard time, I am very proud of you. You are amazing and keep on going in small steps. You are a very strong person, but be patient with yourself. I am sending a hug and a lot of love.
Thank you!
So thankful you’re in your favourite place- your island. I hope can both relax and regain some strength in the upcoming weeks. Love to view the video you produce!
Thank you, yes. Such an inspiring place
Glad you are feeling better.
Thanks, yes, happy for all improvement
Oh Lee~ 😢❤️ Huuugssss! I work with patients with various chronic illnesses… my heart goes out to you. Others may watch this and only see that but I’m smiling because I see that fire in you. Taking charge. Lots of love from Thailand! - Vee ❤
Thank you! Much appreciated
I remember meeting you once and I was genuinely impressed by your drawings. You are a great artist and your art will live on for years. What you are going through is a tough situation and you should now, after years of self-denial, must do is take time for yourself and just relax. What will help a lot is just feeling the pain (of childhood, loss, pain, and trauma) and letting it pass through you. I wish we talked more but I now know that life is filled with moments that we just wish would last a little longer. I pray for you and I know God will come through.
Did you say: "...how bad I have messed up my life..."? It's not your fault that you are/have been ill or that medication made you worse. I'm in a similar situation by the way: Found out I am autistic, have a chronic condition and developed severe chronic pain (probably because of that) all in the span of 3 years. I had to close my business and I haven't painted in years. It's sad, but it's not something I blame myself for. I rather see it as an opportunity to be self-compassionate and learn how to take better care of myself in the future. I just hope I will eventually be able to solve the pain and get a life back that is worth living, but I'm optimistic as I've already beaten most of the negative effects of the chronic condition I have. I know financials or idealism or shame or whatever can put a lot of pressure on oneself to get better, but I think none of those are helping to actually make us better long term.
Very good point on perspective. It's not my fault I've been ill or that medication made me worse, however, at some point I feel we all need to own our actions, regardless of circumstances. I needed and need rest, yes. But I hold myself accountable to some extent for not reaching out, not prioritizing etc.
Thank you for sharing. Very courageous.
Thank you!
It’s just tough going living with chronic issues. It doesn’t matter how much willpower or intentions you have, the body can just say no. And you’re left feeling like you let people down. When it was entirely beyond your control. One step at a time into what is sustainable for you seems really smart as you regain a little bit of improvement. Still cheering you on.
Thanks, means a bunch!
Thank you for your bravery and honesty, my best hopes for your future.
Thank you!
I am in a remarkably similar place as you. I too have chronic pain, an autoimmune condition, and adhd. It’s utterly exhausting and I am still trying to figure out my limits so I don’t crash and lose days at a time. And it can be hard to get anything done when my brain just isn’t working the way it used to. Anyway, I just want you to know you’re not alone. Please take care of yourself and know that’s it’s alright to rest as much as you need to. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts
Thanks! Take care of yourself as well!
Take care❤. Speaking as another person with a chronic pain disorder that cut my working life short by quite a bit, I sympathize with you. For me, I was able to rely on my husband for our financial support, until my Social Security kicked in. I hope that will work for you too.
My husband has paid all our bills for most of our marriage, even long before my health took the most recent/severe nosedive. It would mean a lot to me to be able to contribute and offer him (even a fraction of) the same security and freedom to pursue his own goals, or step back to take care of his own health should he have any serious issues.
@@LeeAngold Yesss, but for now, maybe relaxing the pressure on yourself might be beneficial 😊
Thank you, Lee. Many of us have been through something like this (in one way or another) & can relate. ❤🤗
Glad to be relatable (but sad for all that find this to be most relatable)
Brutally honest, brave, and identifiable video, Lee. It's been great having you back on KZread! Please, just take care of yourself! If you need to take a break, you know we will be here when you get back, always! By the way, your Shopify link doesn't work, so I can't buy anything. Much love!
Thanks Kelly! I think I fixed the website link! The video auto posted before the course listing I mentioned though :/
I’m sitting here, with you, listening to your story.
Thank you!
Take care of your self first Thanks for sharing your story
Thanks for watxhing
Your art and you are amazing.
Thank you!
Rooting for you big time. I know that a lot of other people are as well.❤
Thank you!
As one who also has a chronic illness take it day by day. You can do it.
Thanks! Trying to live every moment :)
Wonderful tour! Love the insights and I swear I saw some of those pieces being painted on stream or in videos years ago. I'm also a bit inspired to paint more on the go now. :)
Definitely some videos of some of these pages
I can answer your question about why Australia is so particular about not permitting some food and environmental material to be brought into or out of the country. All countries have these types of restrictions that unfortunately people ignore all to often because they don’t understand the seriousness of violating them. As a natural scientist I find this very frustrating and infuriating. Island nations are particularly cautious about these regulations because they have unique isolated environments, with microbiologic life populations that may not be found in other countries. Serious pathogens may be introduce into areas where no natural counter balance lifeforms have developed so these microbes are able to become epidemic very rapidly with the capacity to wipe out livestock and wildlife. We see this type of invasive species destruction all the time on the macro scale such as Australia’s own experience with cane toads and rabbits and our zebra mussels, but this threat also exists on a micro scale with perhaps even more devastation results. Please, please, please everyone respect all travel regulations even if you don’t understand why otherwise you may be the vector for massive environmental and financial loss.
Very good points and detailed explanation, thank you. A lot gets omitted and clipped in a video. Australian customs regulations are generally quite sensible, especially as an island nation far from other landmass. What didn't get across in my short quip was a more broad amusing picture of airport security theatre enforcement differences around the world, painted in a collection of anecdotes. Notably: 1. Due to security being generally concentrated at boarding, there was relatively little (comparable to any other country)
Very good points and well written. Australia's import/export regulations are completely reasonable, particularly as an isolated island nation. A lot gets lost in short KZread quips. This trip painted for me a comedic picture across various anecdotes of security theater idiosyncrasies around the world. Some highlights: 1. We boarded our first flight from Canada-US armed with a wee jar of loose leaf Valerian tea to help us sleep on the long flight. Realized in the TSA line in Toronto that travelling from Canada with an unmarked small jar of stinky dry herbs was maybe not my smartest moment. Privilege to the rescue, I guess, I walked straight up and placed my jar on the table, explaining its a different stinky herb than it looks like, the TSA agents guffawed and let me through. 2. Because security theater is mostly on the boarding side, we got surprisingly little challenge on arrival in Australia. I again presented my valerian jar, fully expecting it to be confiscated and destroyed. I got waved through. 3. However, every national flight within Australia involved a circus of confiscated apples and oranges and seashells (not ours). Even flights within the same province. 4. On the other hand, I was surprised to find Australia is the only country that doesn't check IDs at all on national flights. Handy for me, as in my valerian-stupor I had dropped my passport at Melbourne Airport. My passport went on a completely separate Australian tour of embassies and consulates, only rejoining me at the end of 3 weeks.
Thank you for sharing - very inspiring!!
I'm interested in info about using water media in hot humid climates, as I still entertain the idea of living some or even all of my 'last lap of the track' in that type of climate. Using, storing, whatever else may be a concern.
I only have a tiny bit of experience to share, we only spent a week in the rainforest in 2019, and since then it has become increasingly clear my body reacts extremely poorly to high heat and humidity - I may need to make the opposite move on a longer term basis. My tiny bit of experience says avoid honey based watercolours, they'll run everywhere. Keep unused paper sealed up tight with dessicants to avoid surface degradation. Be very VERY patient with layers.
Has this book appeared before in another video? Love those shell sketches.
It has! I'm on an island away from computer so adding cards is proving a bit tricky, but individual sketches in this book feature in several past videos
Watching this and I had to laugh on your first choice to add to the palette: Misty Morning!!! Definitely added this one too and Buff Titanium too. :D Those were the two places I added, but boy... do we have a similar taste! :D You have some very interesting choices and I'm very curious, how you'll use them. No worries or regret causing comments from my side. Have a great trip!
Haha great minds think alike ;)
Titanium Buff is PW6:1. And it is a very useful addition to any palette, even though I have not used it myself 😂.
Yes, yes it is. My brain has gone spongy
@@LeeAngold No it hasn't, Ma'am. I'm the pigment police 🚓🚨; I patrol this here social media site. I can assure you that many an uploader have made this very same mistake. We're now investigating it as a crime syndicate 😂😂.
Congrats on the palette!
This is fun. :) Maybe I'd choose Urban Grey instead of the Porphyry? I love Buff Titanium and would also just go Roman Szmal wild and add Aquarius Yellow, Aquarius Violet, Aquarius Red, Aquarius Black and Aquarius Green ;) Last two I'd add would be Transparent Oxide Red and the new Cobalt Blue Light.
Interesting choices! I ended up swapping the Porphyry Violet for Monte Amiata Burnt Sienna :)
@@LeeAngold oh awesome love that one! Did you try Aquarius Violet?
I only just discovered your channel 😊 Have fun in the retreat. I live on the N Shore of majestic Lake Superior❤ I looked at your website and discovered your blog entry on mixing greens. OMG, wonderful! This topic has been nagging at me for awhile. Love that you start w the magical py150. Scanning quickly thru your mixes lit my brain on fire. I will be experimenting with your suggestions on I am optimistic that I have found the answer to my quest🎉
Excellent! Glad I could be helpful
I too am a lover of controversial colours XD I couldn't do without my titanium buff or hookers green light. OK, that's a lie, I'd get by without the green, but it's the perfect convenience shade to nudge a touch to get most, if not all, of the green shades in the grass and leaves where I live. And I paint mostly landscapes, so it's needed! And titanium buff makes for the softest mixes, it both lightens and dulls the perfect amount for what I need.
It's so wonderful when we find the perfect colours for our specific needs 😍
Yaaay buff titanium 😃
So far, the only colour I have added is Aquarius Violet (AKA the Polish Plum), because I love it and for me, it's twinsies with Potter's Pink and shouldn't be separated. But I have some more space in the palette and I have a box of Aquarius colours that are not currently employed, so I will probably have some additions. I may add a red as well because it might be useful, but I would like to use your palette as is first until I get a feeling for it (I'm pretty much a beginner, so everything is a bit more difficult). I am thinking about adding Lavenda, because I have never used it.
Ooh I wonder if I can find my pan of Aquarius Violet quickly before I leave. I've never had it in a palette, but I can see how it would play nice with Potter's Pink.
Love your choices. I'm also a PY150 fan. And I always have Prussian Blue in a palette 😊 Have fun!
PY150 + Prussian blue is dreamy :)
Really, someone gave you some flak over lack of reds? I would add my now time tested Pyrrole Red to complement that Phthalo Green (well, it works well with my QOR versions of those two paints). I also like the QOR Green gold, although I suspect the Autumn Green would be pretty similar. You don't have a strong violet or purple, but I suppose that is only needed if you are painting wildflower type things.
Not serous flak but it has come up...once, twice, a million times. I often omit reds. I did consider a strong violet in there. I do paint violet wildflowers occasionally... certainly more frequently than red roses ;) But I find I often prefer to mix my wildflower violets from blues and magenta. I find the mixes I make easier to manage than most violet pigments.
I am shocked. I did not know Canadians was that awfull people. I realy do not like dogs, but: I have the uthermost respect for service dogs and simply do not understand, who a first world country don't have simple rules and ... sure provide documentation that airlines etc. want. I also do not understand, why any person from airports, airlines etc. would have any trouble with service dogs. - Other aninamals sure, but service dogs...? I hopw Canadians will follow the yellow brick road and find their hearts.
Most airport/airline staff etc are very nice people. It's just the rules are very confusing and contradictory. The laws governing access in stores and public spaces are made by a completely different group than regulations for travel. The people making rules for travel only spoke to a few "big name" service dog organizations when updating rules. These organizations suggested using their org IDs as proof of training/medical need. People whose service dogs don't come from those organizations don't have a good way of "proving" their training/needs according to travel rules. The big orgs only train for certain clients/disabilities and have long waiting lists so there's a lot of service dog handlers who got excluded by this rule change.
I will say also I've never been hassled at the airport or on a plane/train. My dog shows off her best behaviour and wows all the staff. The problem is with booking ahead - I have to have my service dog added to my reservations, and airlines ask for documents that don't exist or aren't available to me, or else don't have the proper systems to list a service dog on my ticket and ensure an appropriate seating assignment
Sorry everyone! Looks like my stream booted me before I got a chance to say bye properly