Starting Art School at 26 🎨 

So excited to take you on this journey :') + VANCOUVER FRIENDS!! I'd love to organize a group hike or something fun at the end of November. If you're familiar with a trail or any activity you think would be great for a bigger group, please shoot me a DM on Instagram @leahsfieldnotes 🫶

I am resonating with this video so much because I am also going back to school! I am 61 and retired, but I've always wanted to get more education in horticulture and gardening. I applied for a Master Gardener program here in my town, and I'm so excited to have been accepted. :)) It feels so good to take on a new challenge and exercise my brain, and also hopefully contribute locally to my community. I feel lucky to have this opportunity...gardening, learning the science behind it, and being around other gardeners: a dream come true. So glad you are following your dreams and studying painting. Go Leah! :))

Good for you Leah ! I’m in my 4th year at OCAD U and sometimes feel insecure about being 26 and having not completed an undergrad. But seeing this video and feeling exited for you has reminded me it is nothing to feel insecure about, and I should in fact be happy and exited for myself the way I am for you ! Much love 💕💕💕

girl thank you, i was feeling so anxious and overwhelmed by all my to dos but your video helped me shut them all and focus on the progress ive made with all them instead of negative talk and scarsity mindset, also thanks to your appreciation of the little things that inspired me to do so as well, thank you so much leah wei your a gem

I'm a physics major, but I'm also interested in animation or art, but I don't have the confidence to double major. Your video gives me more courage and ideas. Thank you for sharing your peaceful life experience and being an inspiration on how to live a fulfilling life.

I am 26, and soon i will be going back to Uni abroad. This video was a comfort for me when people around me wants to do my job and get settled soon!! Thank you❤

Love the coziness of this video and the food u cooked for urself! Could u pls do video making a few of ur fav recipes? I’d love to try it!!

Ahhh A hot tea to balance the cold !!!Leah must be genius😂❤❤

Oh Leah i loved this,seeing you excited about art and new classes, cooking for yourself,seeing you out and about doing errands. You always inspire me so much!!!

When I watch you, I truly feel peace and hope. I think it awakens that creative and courageous side in me. Starting art school made me and the art-loving child inside me very happy. I felt like you were showing me a way. Watching what you do and listening to your experiences really helps me a lot. I hope you become everything you want and happy Leah, i love you 宝贝!! 🥹💗🪄

thank you for making this video! i'm a mature student as well and sometimes it feels lonely/strange so it's really encouraging to see something like this. congratulations on taking the leap! i think your painting is beautiful :)

this was very comforting to watch, Leah! Welcome back to school! wishing you well!!

All the yummy yummy meals you make looks absolutely mouthwatering! I hope you can make clips on how you make them! ♥️ looking forward to you and college!

Eric’s flat looks like the perfect place to ease into life in Vancouver~ Wishing you lots of luck on your art school journey! Also, if you don’t already know the Hong Kong artist Little Thunder, I think you’d enjoy her paintings and approach to artwork. It’s always worthwhile to challenge yourself and try the things you’ve always wanted to do ❤

i start my audio engineering degree at 27, it's been great. It always feels good when you doing what you love to do

I love you so much oh my days - I just felt a wave of grateful tears swelling up my chest!!! You literally inspire me to follow my dreams, to be a better person, to connect with myself and the world on the deepest of levels. We just moved to a new house, and in the midst of this chaos, it’s so comforting to know I’m still me, I still watch Leah’s videos, everything is still gonna be okay. Thank you for creating ❤️

The transition at 10:32 is perfect. I almost couldn't believe it I just saw that, I reversed it a couple of times to see it again! Also love the caption of the icecream. The editing details are what really emphasizes the beauty and calm of the video + make it more entertraining

okay, that one transition where the guy walked past and it changed to the next section of the video was so seamless and beautiful I SEE YOU

I can't explain how much I love your videos! You motivate me so much, thank you!

I don't mind learning anything at any stage of my life, as long there is no pressure of assignments due date or clients demand :)

your videos are art and I am so blessed to have found your channel, I feel changed whenever I finish any of your videos :) thank you for posting Leah we love you❤

leah’s home vlogs are back 🥹🤍✨

Thank you Leah so much for your videos! They always bring me so much peace, and they are very encouraging. Lately, I have been just so anxious about the future and the uncertainties that come up while being in your early twenties. Thank you for being so amazing and inspiring!

Oh my, your Japanese sounds so precious and lovely! I've been a big fan of yours for quite a while, but I was too shy to comment on your channel. I love how you live, how you smile, how you talk and everything about you! I am looking forward to listening to your Japanese again and someday hope you do travel in Japan.

I'm computer science engineering student but since i was a kid i was rly creative w art n stf that everyone notices it i haven't sketch or paint in very long time due my busy schedule so ig I'm gonna start again because i got so excited n inspired ahhh thank u 💗✨🤍>>>>

You have such a lovely energy anytime I watch your videos I wanna explore the my local city and also nurture the relationship I have with myself

You've gotta go to Paulik Park!!! It's run by the Richmond Garden Club with volunteers on tuesday + saturday mornings! can always help out in the garden ^^

Ur back!!! More videos abt art school would be super helpful since im very unsure of what to major in. Also would love to see ur progress on guitar as a self taught guitarist myself. Omg a video of u trying ballet would be super cool too!

Art was my passion, but due to school and my laziness I haven’t drawn for about 3 years I think… I hope to start again, when i find time

Love love love it!! ✨ cheers to this new chapter!

I am going to start nursing school in 2 weeks and I'm 33.. I love this video!!

You are an Angel girl! Your videos are beautiful

thank you so much for subtitles !!!

I'm 31 and am just about to go back to school for graphic design. Any time is the right time!

korean movie little forest reminds me a lot of your videos! if you haven't watched it you definitely should it's a very cute movie about a girl making yummy food and recharging

this was so lovely to watch. thank you for this insight leah

this video inspired me so much thank you for sharing!

I enjoyed this video so much Leah!! Your content always makes me feel so motivated to look after my body and mind more :)) looking forward to more of your painting videos too

Ohhh, I used to study Edward Weston's photography, they're a good inspiration

your painting is amazing! also love your cooking. love!

Just a tip: always have your easel eye level so you're not looking down on your drawing/painting but it's right in front of you so there is no distortion and no neck/back pain therefore no impatience. Your easel was way too low x

hazzah!

this video comforted and encouraged me

Aah loved the video, and Leah make a cooking vlog when you get the chance please🥰

so excited for this new chapter!

oh, to live in Vancouver ❤❤

very cool - good luck on your journey

I can’t believe I didn’t know you live in Vancouver!!! I’m from Squamish and I’ve been loving your vids recently

may I ask where are your trainers from?! they are so cute. so excited for your new art adventure!!

COOKING VLOGS PLEASE!

Why does this vids have to end I could watch Leah for life

Welcome to Richmond! Oval T&T and terra nova park…

i gasped when i saw you went into emily carr. thats my dream school :(

If one day you decided to write a book I’d definitely buy it

What have you been up to besides youtube and uni? Any cool projects?

ur videos make me so happy ;v;

Beautiful painting, Leah!

I’m going to try a painting class and I’ll come back when I do lol #inspofromyou

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

I also know ocha to mizu kudasai :D Leah has been using Duolingo :P

you're an inspiration :D

I love your aesthetics how do u edit the lighting

Where is the wavy lamp from

Sweet sweet Leah

you are so talented and cute

Primero🧡

好喜欢姐姐的视频！好漂亮的紫色卫衣！

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For a while I've held off watching this video... I think something about it gave me anxiety. I've since found the motivation within myself to reconsider pursuing my Masters in Landscape Architecture. I feel full to see you do the same, than the anxiety I once felt even scrolling past this video. Things feel a little more aligned, and I am grateful to be able to watch a video showing the journey. I wish you the most in your journey! Also, this is unrelated, but I was wondering which laptop you use?

Thanks for sharing some of your life.🤍🤎🤍 Currently I live alone and when I feel I need a friend I watch your videos. You are my lovely RU-vid friend 😂

I'm a psy major, and I recently started double majoring in animation. Studying anything art related was always a dream that I thought was never going to come true. Now that I'm included in a field that's so creative and encouraging towards creating more art, I feel my inspiration and talent grows bigger day by day. I'm happy we both took steps towards our artistic journeys

This is perfect timing! I'm turning 26 next week and I've been contemplating biting the bullet of pursuing my dream of going to art school. I'm not really into 'signs' but this felt like an oddly specific one ✨

I'm 24 years old, I'm just finishing my bachelor's degree and next year at the age of 25 I want to follow my dreams and start acting school! Sometimes I am overthinking it that maybe it's too late, maybe I am delusional but people like you inspire me to keep going and do what I want. Thanks!

omg so excited for you :')

I'm glad you're going back for something you love! I am 31 and currently going back to school to become a Neuropsychologist (so I'm going for my PHD). It's always been my dream to help others and study psychology and how the brain works because I suffered so much from mental health when I was younger (traumatic childhood) having Autism and OCD and struggling with it inspired and motivated me to give back to the world and help others who suffer. You're never too old to chase after your dreams, we optimistically have about 95-100 years on this planet, why not use those years to build a life you love and will enjoy? You can go back to school in your 60s, why not? What's stopping you? We have one chance, one opportunity at life on this planet, why not use it wisely? Wish you the best of luck and always enjoy your videos.

seriously so inspring to see ppl in their mid-20's biting those bullets and pursuing passions. :'-) also started taking classes at my local college this semester bc I miss learning and my early pipe dream was to be photographer. i feel like we get told that our early 20s are when things r supposed to rlly happen for us, but bc of covid a lot of us in our mid-20s had to pivot so much (from our dreams, relationships, etc.) and idk I personally also just felt so lost for the past 3 years. finally being intentional w something I love has rlly changed there last half of this yr for the better. rlly encouraging to see u get into painting again. good luck leah!!! excited to see ur art!!! besos

Leah this is wild i'm also a Chinese-Canadian GTA (Mississauga) girlie currently in Vancouver for my first year of uni and watching your videos gives me so much hope for the future haha (alsooo if you're still around / looking for local friends....)

I'm so proud of you! I've been a silent watcher for years and I'm so happy to see how far you've come and how much you've grown 💗 As the pressure of being successful as quickly as possible sets on the younger generation, your videos bring me comfort and happiness- to know that there is life outside of corporate offices and exams, to know that it's okay to take time and figure out who you are, to take time to grow. I'm eternally grateful, never stop! ❤️❤️

I’m planning on being an illustration and bio double major at a really difficult to get in uni, but honestly I have only ever been able to imagine myself in an art career. This video is so inspiring and comforting, to see another go through the struggles of art.

you and jusuf both going back to school is bringing me so much joy

you are an inspiration leah! we love seeing you grow, best of luck!

This video was such perfect timing as I also consider taking classes at my local community college for art (I’ve never studied art formally before) and possibly even pursuing an art therapy degree (shhh you’re the first I’ve told hehe). I absolutely loved your encouraging rabbit calendar and since next year is year of the dragon I’d love to see dragons of different elements (water, fire, earth, etc.) and/or food like buns or tea (with faces of course) :) thank you for existing Leah 🤍

Leah!!! I'm a portrait painter and let me tell you! for your first try at painting people that was AMAZING!!!! like you draw really well already, what the heck????? you got it girl!

Congrats and happy for you Leah! I would just say beware of how expensive and exploitive a lot of art schools can be, and that a good chunk of graduates struggle to find work in the very field they studied for in school… but you probably have the finances and hell, already made a name for yourself so you should be fine :) Best of luck!! ❤💛

3:00 The filming, cinematography and final edit on your sailing video was awesome. It was like... art ! Visually stunning !

Hi Leah! May i ask what cameras u use? Hehehe

im turning 26 next spring and looking to do art school in Vienna next fall so it was so exciting and reaffirming to see someone in the same position! best of luck, you got this!

im 21 and chemistry graduate. currently preparing for a second bachelor in finance, good luck everyone ❤

I didn't know we were about the same age ! I just turned 27 ;) It's so cool that you are starting classes in what you're passionate about ! I'm in my PhD but I also recently had an interest in digital drawing and I'm planning to take online courses

You could do a cooking calendar, with all your amazing meal recipes!! I felt so hungry for your food after this video! Also, loved the painting

omg excited for this new chapter!!

Omg!!! I go to Emily Carr and saw you one day in the library!! I actually thought it was you but shrugged it off because I didn’t think you lived here!! Best of luck at the school :)

I plan on going back to school in my late 20s to pursue something I am actually passionate about while currently looking to work a job I totally hate to earn an income to fund my passion. This is a huge inspiration and its like watching my potential self. This helps me to hang onto that tiny little hope that it is possible. Thank you for this beautiful video Leah!

im a sophmore in high school who plans to go to art college, and I'm so excited to see your creative journey continue! the painting looks so good, you're super talented leah ^_^

A very refreshing video! Thank you Leah :)

so so so happy to see you pursuing painting!! getting these glimpses into your life is always so magical. i hope you keep it all light and fun and let this journey guide you towards more joy and creativity!!!

i’m planning on majoring in art and I feel like it is straining my relationship with it. I hope once I can fully focus on it in college maybe I can rekindle my love for it

oooh a new season i’m excited to see your painting skills improve 🤩 this is motivating me to get back to the gym and not let my gym membership waste away 😬

Right now I'm struggling a lot to choose between studying design or visual arts at college, and this video is very inspiring and calming at the same time, showing me that one path, does not exclude the other 💗💗