Art and painting and artist inspiration 

Yes, I started in healthcare when I was 18 yrs in the emergency dept (health records/coding), and then worked as an RN/educator for years. It was a wonderful profession but very high stress, and I had a young family to support during the pandemic... Art became my outlet and true passion. I was grateful I had the support to stay at home and focus on my art and family as so many others don't have that choice. Long term care is so tough. And as the admin you are the centre of it all! thanks for all you do and hope you can take the mental health breaks you need too. thanks for this nice message.

Thank you so much!

I just love Helen. She is so authentic and fun and inspiring. I thought of her when I did my first few videos as she has an infectious energy that comes across to the viewer! :)

thankyou Linda for watching and your comment,

thanks again Trini!!!!!

Thank you! 😊

thankyou so much

Thankyou! The cards are back in stock❤️

Yay! Thank you!

haha- wha???? Ok, I'll keep that in mind.. thanks Harmony

thanks! kuretake gambi watercolours are amazing. a small set is on Amazon canada including that turquoise. let me know if you find it.

Fuchsite genuine by Daniel smith is great too with a bit of shimmer.

@@allisondawrant thank you! I did order the komorebi neons you recommended and I love them. ill look for the turquoise!

Great question! the cards are 90 x 125 mm, with rounded corners, and a box that I've designed including shrink wrap for extra protection. If you email me your location, I can likely look into a discount if you were to order more than 5! thanks for your interest. My email is addawrant@gmail.com They will be listed Sept 1st, 2023, at www.allisondawrant.com

I surprise myself some days. haha

Thank you so much! you need to watch my next videos in barefeet!

don’t stay up too late;)

Love coming across your messages Cathy! thank you SO much. xx

thanks for sharing this .

Welcome!! and thankyou . Hi back ❤️

the cards are all based on my art poetry paintings, and they are for reflection, meditation, insights, inspiration (artist prompts). I hope the deck will be comforting in difficult times too.

yes, I hope to make them available to the UK. Shipping in and from Canada is nuts too! But , I'll see what I can do:) thanks Vanessa. xx

I am trying several sketchbooks to find "the one" too!! I do like Strathmore Watercolour 140lb Art journal, Pentalic is another good one but $, and "proart premier". I'm looking for one with 140lb cold press paper but non leather cover (vegan)... that's so tough! I'm starting to make my own... you may wish to make your own with paper you have , if that appeals to you?

@@allisondawrant I just ordered Cheap Joe's art supply's brand journal- "Kilaminjaro bright white Paintbook" it's currently on sale but is back ordered. It has 100% cotton WC paper AND drawing paper which is really cool.

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

oh that sounds cool and relaxing!

Awesome I do so too,privately I would love to checkout your Channel to see your doodles.

thankyou so much.

thankyou Martha! i’m so excited too!

Yes, inspiration is really all around us if we let it in. Historically, I just bought kleenex/tissue because it's affordable but now I'm leaning towards patterns and colours I like:) haha... thanks for watching and sharing.

oh how interesting! it’s been years since i’ve played with them but i thought once they dry, they don’t react with water? i’ll have to experiment ! thanks for the insights:)

now you have a new use for them! just use gloves and a popsicle stick and run warm water over the gel that you pick up on the popsicle stick... and yes- no ratio. You don't need much to get bright colours. It's so much fun. Just messy!

Thank you so much 😀Wow - what a compliment!!!

thankyou !

thanks

Thank you so much!

takes a beautiful heart to know one! and to create beautiful art!:)

Thank you! 😊

thanks for encouraging me! i’ll have a presale list of sorts on my website soon www.artbyalimac.com

if you subscribe to my mailing list on there or check back often on the landing page- you’ll see something come up in the next few weeks.

thankyou so much Patti❤️