Thank you for addressing the difference between inspiration and theft. I lost a friend years back over this very issue. We were both doing art fairs (many of the same ones). One fair I showed up and her booth looked like a direct copy of mine down to exact replicas of my own knitwear designs. I was heartbroken. She didn't see the issue and didn't understand why I was upset. I'm still saddened when I think of it.
It is a really hard thing, isn't it? I sometimes get creatively frozen because an idea that I really admire and want to make my own version of, still feels a little like copying to me. I don't want to copy anyone. But how many truly original ideas are there? I see others doing similar work to what I saw, why am I so frozen? Tricky.
I see this quite a lot at art fairs. I sell my art at fairs too. It’s such hard work and each booth is so personal- so much thought goes into your displays and especially into your products. I would be so discouraged to have a “friend” do this to me! It’s unbelievable how some people can copy and be so brazen about it!
Thank you for sharing your video. I enjoyed it bunches. Yes, words have power. They can uplift of year down. "Energy is contagious." Positive / Negative...I received positive energy out of your sharing. We are in need of physical, mental, spiritual healing. I had written a list of what I would like in my dream home, and I tugged it away. Years later, my son bought a home and invited me to move in with him. As I was unpacking and decluttering, I came across my list. I read what I had written and everything I had on that list was ✔ off. Amazing positive blessings! Thank you, Wendy for your inspiration.💖
I must thank you for all of your artistic inspiration, Wendy. I haven't been particularly creative in about 10 years, before that I was so artistic and really enjoyed creating my own work. I've struggled massively with inspiration and motivation for artistic endeavours since, but as I've been watching your videos for the past couple of evenings, I've found myself doodling in my journal! I'm getting used to using a pen in this way again, so the drawings aren't perfect, but I'm so glad that I've started again ☺ xxx
Quite a revelation joining three disciplines into souls journey ! Words, emotional expressions and art processes, melting a truly meaningful life affirming passage! Blessed and joy filled days!
This (stealing) issue is something that plagues someone in my family and I think your advice is perfect not just for the person who does not seem to feel adequate enough to create their own work, but also for the person who is being stolen from-no one is you! ❤. It’s hard to watch from the sidelines as my loved one is slighted but I told them to just keep being themself, people will be attracted more to “the real deal” 🌼🍃
I watch a video of you and James everyday. So relaxing and I get ideas for my small work space. I love all your flowers, and am in search for a green spider plant for myself. I have a variegated, but I want a green like yours 😊 Thanks to you and James for your happy videos! 🤗
Thank you! I can’t help but think of your faeries being the guides for the hero’s journey of a girl coming to terms with being human and living in a city trying to help the natural world. She is on a quest and instead of slaying dragons she discovers her inner voice and meets all your faeries along the way. Of course illustrated with lots of secret pockets to add wishes and dreams and lots of glitter! A book for children and adults!
This sounds like a powerful and completely magical heroine's journey, meeting all the facets of herself and her chosen family, and knowing which strength or person to invite forward to suit the moment. I love love the story you've outlined! I'll add my urging to yours: Wendy, maybe this is the book simmering in your imagination ♥
Hello, this afternoon, I was on Instagram, and I saw someone showing some really fabulous interior design projects. So, I went to her blog page to see more. I thought that this woman was extremely talented. Then, I saw a picture in her craft section of her blog that I knew I had seen before. She said this lighting project used china cups and I remembered that they were paper cups, not china cups. I right keyed "search the web for this image." I did those 4 or 5 times with other pictures on her blog where she took credit for having designed, created, sewed, built, and so on for other peoples' work. She not only used someone else's photographs; she took their words and wrote "article by" and put her name on the directions and wording. It made me feel a little sick to my stomach. I feel bad that people have stolen your work, too. I felt it deeply because I had this experience just before I started watching your channel. All I can say is "Karma." I'm delighted with your videos and enjoyed myself watching them as I was rewiring a lamp this evening. I liked your idea of finding a local group on-line to meet people. I moved to an area 300 miles from where I was living, a year ago, because houses are very inexpensive here and I didn't want to pay a mortgage any longer. I just turned 70 and I dance to music for my exercise, too. All of my family, except one fabulous aunt and one fabulous sister are gone now. They live almost 2000 miles away from here. I'm happy though. I always have a lot to do and a lot to create. I am never bored. I don't expect you to see this but thank you for sharing your art and thoughts. ~ Ginene
love your comment so much thank you Ginene xxxx keep dancing and creating xxx happy 70 to you!! xxxxxxxxxxx I don't blame you for moving either, I am pondering on the same atm! xxx
I love seeing a glimpse of other's journals, thank you. We are all so very different, aren't we. I admire your courage in , not only putting your thoughts down in writing, but then sharing it here. I have kept art journals for decades and mine are art because I have a deep resistance to writing my feelings down, a fear of ridicule and feeling misunderstood. But as you always do, your encouragement means so much and I may just start with quotes and see if I can be a little braver going forward.
Thank you, i am a person who used journaling myself, i have been watching your videos quite some time now, just by all your journals, you've inspired me ! I LOVE YOUR STORY !
This video was such a visual feast. I enjoyed it so much !! So inspiring. I art journal just for making art and growing creatively. I love that you use your journals for personal growth as well. Your way of putting pages together, I just love ! 🎨❤️✨️
Their is so much magic, healing and creativity in this video. Wendy, thank you for sharing your world. Every page in your journal is full of gems to everyday living and emotions.
I see you are left handed, which seems to be talanted art folk! Must be something to do with the brain I wonder? I am feeling rather down at the moment, everything seems to be getting on top of me. But I know there is a way out, and I love watching your insperational vidos, thank you. I am 66 years young, and feel life is just beginning again. I live alone, with my dog, in an isolated place, which I love, but would love more human company at times. I am a pottery painter - or was in the past, as I have not done any for a while. Need to get my mojo back! You give me hope, and insperation, so thank you Wendy. Love from Devon, England. xxx
I have recently subscribed to your channel and I am watching lots of your videos. I find your ways of thinking, attitude and energy very motivating. I feel I have now broken away and as you say: sing your own song. It's freeing and it gains momentum from being in 'the flow' because you're not comparing yourself to anyone else!
Your journals are like magical portals, filled with beauty and wisdom!✨I often think of your quote ‘shine when you can, cocoon when you need.’ Thanks so much for the inspiration Wendy.x
Thank you Wendy for all your inspiration ❤. You have helped me in so many ways. Sometimes we stay stuck in our heads, our thoughts which keep us in a dark place but you keep reminding us to shine our lights and it helps, truly. Love your artwork. We are all creative beings that being said your creative work should always be an example for each of us to spread our wings and sing our own songs. Again, thank you for reminding me to always shine my light and it's OK to cocoon when I need too.
Hi Wendy, I think the quote you're referring to is "Give me serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things that should be changed and wisdom to distinguish the one from the other". It's one of my favourites that keeps "poppoing up" for me. Really enjoyed seeing all your journals. I'm the same, I can't have just one journal it doesn't work for me, I have to have journals for different things. Hope you and James are enjoying spending some quality time with your mum. 😊
@@purplefireweed They adopted it but it doesn't actually come from them. It just fit really well and the 12 steps they used with it after the military asked the preacher if they could use it and then they adopted it. The preacher I think is Reinhold Nuebues. The spelling might not be quite right. I think it's awesome that something can inspire so many people that now so many people have heard it and know and use it for strength. Have a blessed day! 😊
Interesting tutorial. It's helpful to know that stencils could be used on pages, if not an artist, that is, or even if you are. I have stenciled some of my walls. And, the bits of different papers you use, like a pathwork of art. My journaling has always read like a "to do" list of activities; so, I've been watching you for clues. I think I need to write things that are unique to me, that no one else has or knows. I haven't yet tried; but, the idea came from watching your journal vlogs. Yes, movement is good for the hips. I'm 75 and I guess I was suppose to have a hip fracture a decade ago; but, I walk three or four miles a day, so why fix something that is not broke - at least not yet. Good luck with that, You remind me of a butterfly the way your fingers flitter and your dance movements.
I'm glad you mentioned copies similar to your own journals, I have seen them but haven't bothered looking at them because I like yours, Thank you for all the time you have given up to show us the inspiration To try to draw something, not to feel guilty if you feel tired and need a rest If I ever had to find someone who looked like a fairy it would be you Congratulations xxx
You said "One Journal to rule them all" joking lol made me laugh 🤣. Enjoyed seeing your artistic journals thanks for sharing 💕 Hope you have special Valentines Day ❤️
You are such an inspiration ...I have watched most if not all of your posts available. These are my favorite when you flip through your journals. I have watched your flip through an journals since 2020. ❤❤❤❤🙏thank you for shining your light bright. 🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️
Have I told you before how inspiring you are? (Hint: Only every time I watch a video.) So much beauty and creativity and even the tough things you journal about are a journey to the centre of your (and often our) soul. Oh, don't talk about AI... it makes me feel like people are going to lose their own creativity. Which means our creativity is even more important than ever - being able to connect to our own souls and - as you say - sing our own song. Bless you. You are such a joyful happy fairy in my own life. (I'm so glad to be able to say I know my very own fairy.)
Tx again Wendy for sharing....sending love and prayers for strengthening and healing for your hip. I'm under the weather today and listening to your post has lifted my spirit. I might even try starting a creative journal....I've been thinking it's too much work...but I'm seeing from you it's something to play with. I do have a writing journal that I write dreams and occasions things in but have never done more. Thanks again.
I love your journals Wendy! They are just magical and I think the books embody your fairy spirit!! Boo to the people who steal your creative ideas. You are so authentic!!
Thank you for this. There were a lot of quotes in here that I need to take to heart, especially the one you quoted from Vanilla Sky. I truly need to return to journaling on a more regular basis as I used to, it's so healing and inspiring. I used to write poetry as well, one of the things that made my hubby fall in love with me, but I haven't done that in ages either. Blessings to you spirit sister!!
Wendy. This was great inspiration... I have 3 grandkids that are Homeschooling & I encourage Journaling..Art & words definitely heal the soul. Thks for all your Crafty creative ideas & thoughts. I will share.
You inspire me. I could never do a copy of your art, as it is so posh compared to my skills. I watch your channel ND it helps me feel more normal. I have multiple journals for multiple things as well and felt a bit strange because every one around me seems to only have one they work in. I truly respect and am grateful for you and your art.
Thank you Wendy. You are so divinely authentic. A trait that is so very important as we move into a world that is encouraging removal of authenticity. You have helped me re connect to the fairy folk and the other Worldly folk. I stopped communing with them. Getting bogged down in the shadow of myself and life. You have reminded me to remember they are here. They are my friends and we used to right many poems and stories. Quote from one of my favourite stories The outsiders. “Stay Gold”.
Having different journals for different things is REALLY helpful. I recently started a "Cringe Journal," where I write cringe-worthy moments. It has been helpful for processing the underlying memories/fears that create cringe feelings. And of course, cringe does NOT belong in my creative journal, where I try to create gracefulness and beauty. Thank you for this gorgeous channel!
For me it has been helpful, too! With ONE journal I was always too afraid I might not do it justice, after all it would have to contain EVERYTHING at once. That was too overwhelming. When I started different journals for different aspects of life, for different moods or situations, for different materials or techniques... I could see them more as a tool, a playground, a dumping ground, a project, a collection, a therapist, a teacher... I don't always know, but something that invited me to do or try something instead of paralyzing me
Thank you for sharing your journal journey. I hope your back and hip are feeling better. I have been Journaling all my life and I always doodled in them. My current passion is junk Journaling. I found even using digital wasn't sitting right with me. I kept wondering why I wasn't painting backgrounds, needless to say my books take longer to make but so much more satisfaction in the creative process when it is your own. The AI thing freaks me out lol I find beauty in nature as an herbalist. So the tree bark and lichen become collage fodder. With AI there is nothing tangible, it doesn't feel grounded. Thank you for always sharing your light and igniting mine ❤
Just found this channel. I journal, do art, write endless poetry...song lyrics...ideas...etc. I can relate to the creative energy you show on your channel. Great! I think I'll follow along on your channel....
Wendy, you are so amazing. I love watching your videos, you bring a sense of calm to my life :) Thank you for that. You have inspired me to try my hand at art journaling to add to my love of doing watercolour paintings/urban sketching etc. This will be a fun element to add to my life! I'm so sorry people have been copying your work, (I hope they don't try to pass it off as their own and try to sell it!). My son introduced me to an AI creator website that he's been using for fun and I've been playing with it for a few weeks now. I am using it to get ideas for my paintings (I haven't actually done any paintings with those ideas yet) but that's where it ends for me. I won't be trying to sell anything that I "generate" on that program, it's just an extra tool for me to help think of new ways of doing things. I know that so many graphic designers/illustrators etc are worried about losing work due to folks not hiring them when they can do their own artwork while using AI etc but I know that a real artist is one that surpasses anything that AI can produce as there is a human element to real art done by us humans! It is a strange new world out there!
I love journals,for me,I call them sketchbooks. I make them,I am an expert bookbinder. I never make them for myself. They are given to friends,to do with as they please. In turn,they send me one that THEY made,even if it is a sweet humble bit of folded papers,but done with love,and recieved with double the love back at them. Those are my journals,the sketches reside in them,because the paper is an invitation.
Paper. Former papyrus. Is it not a delight? A smooth,sometimes textured servant of ideas and thoughts? I see that you use it,no,work alongside it,as silent partners,to achieve a greater goal,together! One cannot exist without the other! That is paper,an ancient companion of expression.
Thank you Wendy This video was so inspiring heartfelt and sincere also thank you for introducing us to Marc Anthony what a fitting Valentine's Day Discovery this poet and yours from the little fairies has truly made my day.
You are so welcome! I value everyone and I am so glad I didn't fade out my FB now. I almost did a few years ago and move over to Instagram but not everyone likes Instagram and we stay where we feel familiar too. Thank you for keeping me company wherever that may be! xxxxx
Wendy my Star 🌟 thank you for this video I love all your videos but I am under the weather at the moment so I'm feeling comforted by this vid hope your hip feels alot better soon love and big hugxx
Thank you for sharing more of your process again, Miss Wendy. I have been feeling a bit of vulnerability hangover after my own most recent videos and watching yours helps refill the well and makes me feel like I have art friends out there who I haven't met yet, but are experiencing the same sort of feelings and what have you. I find your videos very comforting. 💗🧚♀
Art journals and sketchbook flip throughs are one of my favourite art videos to watch (and to make!). Thank you so much for showing your inspiring creations!
i'm the same, i too take my health for granted and i too have back problems at the moment. lots of healing vibes for you from southern france and thanks for the inspiration. i might take this time off work to start an art journal.
Love the message from the canary about singing our own song. It is a shame that there are those who feel the need to steal, rather than trying something of their own. Your work inspires me, and triggers countless new ideas, but I wish to create art that reflects my voice, my ideas, my thoughts and vision, not yours. Copycats are not artists, and should be ostracized by our community. I adore your journals. I have five woking at the moment, but each is a jumble of writing, sketching, studies, swatches, and art pieces. I always start out with the plan of keeping one for just writing, etc. but that doesn't last long. And one to rule them all doesn't work when paint is drying and I 'need' to write or draw. So, I have jumbled journals, and they are each treasured. Thank you for sharing, and for making videos despite a hurting back and hip. Please continue to dance (even if some days it's only "jazz hands" or head bopping, when your body isn't cooperating), as we all need to share that joy of being alive. (Dancing with you in Australia, trying not to spill my coffee since I forgot to put my cup down!) Hoping you remain sanguine, embracing both Joy and Grace. Sending love and light, and healing energy🤗❤️🌞, and a bit of warmth from the Antipodes
Hello Wendy, I'm still catching up on your previous videos. I'm slowly coming out of my winter cocoon by planning a day out at the National Gallery. Looking forward to your next post. 😊🌻
Having so many different journals helps me too. I also have many different sketchbooks for different purposes. Thank you showing yours. I'm in a tough place of needing to accept certain aspects of my life, it's such an up and down process. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting somewhere and then I feel I've been thrown back almost all the way. I love how you have returning themes in your art journal, it helps to see the process is a process and not a one and done thing. 🥰
I am so glad that you shared that you have different journals for different things. I am starting a new journal for a different reason. I am excited to know that I not along in the process.😊🙏🏾💕
You're speaking about gratitude...every day in my journal I will write out an uplifting bible scripture, then I will post 5 Things I am grateful for. After that I doodle or sketch. It's a great way to begin the day.
I love you Wendy! "To live will be an awfully big adventure!" Love, Lauren Pan 🤭 You help me keep the spark alive believing in myself whilst still being aware to dawn upon my set backs to push foreword in stablized progression. 🙏🥰🪷 Also love to Grace faerie! ❤️ Just wanted to share how much I appreciate you!
I love your journals, you very good writer, I am dyslexic though I love books and reading too. Typography that's awesome. Even though I am dyslexic, it's very challenging and I still feel like it is for me, I felt like this even when I was at primary school, I bet you taught many dyslexic students.
Steal Like an Artist is by “a writer who draws “ , Austin Kleon . He has three inspiring little books for all types of creatives . I’m sorry about those who are copying you! Sending love from another Wendy!
I made up a quote that I love. I was looking at some perenials I had planted in a home I no linger lived in. They had spread. " A soul is traced by the gardens she placed"
Hope your feeling a little better and enjoyed your trip❤ thank you for brightening my day yet again. Really struggling with the loss of my beloved dog and trying to keep shining. Really finding my journal a help. Love and hugs
My dearest Wendy thank you for sharing your journaling process and suggestions. Enjoy your visit with your mum. You and James need this time. I too am struggling with the back issues so moving slow but still moving lol. Enjoyed spending time with you as my pup and I snuggle up , on a cold winters eve with you. Sending love and hugs and prayers too. ❤❤❤✨🤗🦋✨🙏🙏
This video made me so inspired to keep at it. I am new to art journaling and have been asking myself what it is all about. You cleared up all my questions and I am ready to jump right in with vigor! Thank you, Wendy, for shining your light so bright!
Current quote I’ve been feeling really empowered and motivated by: “Nothing changes if nothing changes” Ready to make changes especially as someone who loves comfort and it’s giving me that little push and reminder.
You are such an inspiration thank you for reminding me of a book I bought a few years ago and forgot about it. 'The steal like an artist Journal' by Austin Kleon. A beautiful quote in the front by Mary Oliver is "I think we're creative all day long. We have to have an appointment to have that work out on the page. Because the creative part of us gets tired of waiting or just gets tired."
You definitely inspire the hidden artist/creator inside of me to come out. It’s an aspect of myself that I haven’t given space to explore but as I get older I feel the pull to go there. I am looking forward to that journey. Thank you❣️
I love your videos. I could never copy you. You are too much YOU!! And, yes, I need to be me. It is sad that people do not trust themselves to just try and start from where THEY are. Keep walking your path.
Wendy ! " Words have Power, words are magic " is exactly what the Ancient Égyptiens thougth about their writing..... The name hiéroglyphes means sacred scripture .... When saying outloud words and phrases , they could brings things to life or bring damnation.... Saying the name Ramsès for example, IT was giving him energy on the Afterlife. Hence the hiéroglyphes all over the Walls of the tombs. With food blessings etc.... I'm an Historian always been fascinated by ancient Egypt and always felt they were on to something with the magical Powers of words. That is how I use Them sometimes..... Thanks for this vidéo Wendy ! Lovely to See you back 😍😍😍 take care
