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Painting Outside for the First Time in YEARS (& making silly mistakes)
Welcome to the 5th episode of Holly in the Hebrides - my new vlog series documenting my artist life on the Isle of Mull. This week I am drawing and painting on location, working in my sketchbook and nature journalling. Follow along as I discuss my challenges and experiences trying something new.
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GAZA FUNDRAISERS
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00:00 intro
00:30 Drawing shipwrecks
03:55 Textures in my sketchbook
05:50 Sketchbook tour
10:06 Lighthouse drawing
11:48 mini landscape painting
14:04 Take two!
17:54 What to learn from location painting
21:22 Bird nest study
23:13 What I'm reading
27:45 Island nightlife
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We Really Need a House...
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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Holly in the Hebrides - my new series documenting my artist life on the Isle of Mull. This week we wild camp on the wild beaches of the wild Ross of Mull, learn more about the traditional crafts of the island and I find a new spot to work from. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us. Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExley Support ...
Realistic Artist Life on a Scottish Island 🚐 🌿🌊
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Hello and welcome to the second episode of my new series, Holly in the Hebrides. We just moved to the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, and we're settling into life and work here. This week, I'm shipping out more Etsy orders, and we explore some of the wilder sides to Mull, wild camping by the coast and hiking. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us. Et...
Freelance Illustrator Moves to a Scottish Island
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Hello and welcome to the first episode of my new series, Holly in the Hebrides. We just moved to the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, and we're settling into life and work here. This week, we get the hang of wild camping and van life on an island, I post out lots of your Etsy orders, and we get eaten alive by all the wee beasties! Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodl...
Launching My Shop From Our Van 🚐
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A chat about the renewed appreciation I have for my art practice. Plus, creating a mini landscape painting of one of our favourite wild camping spots in the UK , and sharing with you the relaunch of my art shop, managed completely from our home on wheels! Here's the van life artist content you were after (I hope!) Subscribe and follow along to see the behind the scenes of running an art busines...
All the Art I've Made Whilst Living Full Time Van-Life ~ Published Illustrator!
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In this video I'm going to be sharing every single project and commission that I worked on as a professional illustrator, whilst living full time in our van and travelling the world! From wildlife paintings for BBC Wildlife magazine, to food illustrations for a bakery chain in Norway, I've had a busy 1.5 years working out of our tiny home on wheels. Plus! I'll be sharing about a newly released ...
Where I Went Wrong
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Documenting how I take care of myself after a deadline to avoid burnout, whilst staying in the beautiful town of Stolac in Bosnia. Also discussing changes on my channel and where to take my UA-cam content next - please do leave your requests and suggestions in the comments! Thanks for watching :) More content on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hollyexley Support my channel: www.patreon.com/hollyexley ...
The City With a Message For Us All 🇧🇦
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Our last days in Sarajevo, visiting the Siege of Sarajevo museum, the Tito museum and the Yellow Fortress. Learn a little more about the city with us! FIND ME Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ Music in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
I'm More Independent Than I Thought I Was | Introverted Traveller
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Spend the day with me in Sarajevo; I visit the Tunnel of Hope museum before having a cosy night in the apartment block, working on a painting commission. Reflections on a city with a recent history of war, and how little we seem to learn from past events. FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ MUSIC Start your f...
I Feel So Lucky That This is My Life 🇧🇦
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First impressions of van life in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a scenic drive to the city of Sarajevo. Plus, I find myself alone for the first time in a long while, in a very unfamiliar place. FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ MUSIC Start your free trial and use Musicbed on your projects today (affiliate link)...
Follow Along 🎨 My Work Week in Spain
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Sharing a realistic week for me working to a deadline as a freelance illustrator, whilst travelling full-time in our converted van. This week we are in Southern Spain. Hope you enjoy watching! Special thank you to all my wonderful patrons. Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley FIND ME Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ Music in this video from Musicbed ...
Vanuary Day 28 🚐 WHATS NEXT?
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My daily vlog series has come to an end! Today we visit Setenil de las Bodegas - a top tourist destination in the region. Here more about what's next. Read my newsletter: www.patreon.com/posts/january-monthly-97512448 Get more video content: www.patreon.com/hollyexley FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ *MUSI...
Vanuary Day 27 🚐 Drunk Mice
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Welcome to the penultimate episode of Vanuary! Today we are in Jerez, learning more about sherry and trying to keep cool in the van. FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ *MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary day 26 🚐 Anxious Spiralling
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Welcome to Vanuary day 26 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Today we're in Rota, visiting a sherry bodega and anxiously googling sandflies. FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ *MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 25 🚐 Taking Early Retirement (ish)
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Welcome to Vanuary day 25 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. We're working from our van by the Spanish coast and hanging out with retired folks. FIND ME Patreon www.patreon.com/hollyexley Instagram hollyexley_illustration My Website www.hollyexley.com/ *MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 24 🚐 Unrealistic Expectations on Artists
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Vanuary Day 24 🚐 Unrealistic Expectations on Artists
Vanuary Day 23 🚐 Hottest January on Record
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Vanuary Day 23 🚐 Hottest January on Record
Vanuary Day 22 🚐 A Famous Tree
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Vanuary Day 22 🚐 A Famous Tree
Vanuary Day 21 🚐 Excited to be Here
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Vanuary Day 21 🚐 Excited to be Here
Vanuary Days 19 & 20 🚐 The Kindness of Strangers
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Vanuary Days 19 & 20 🚐 The Kindness of Strangers
Vanuary Day 18 🚐 It's So Crowded in Our Van
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Vanuary Day 18 🚐 It's So Crowded in Our Van
Vanuary Day 17 🚐 I Wasn't Going To Vlog This
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Vanuary Day 17 🚐 I Wasn't Going To Vlog This
Vanuary Day 16 🚐 It's Not Glamorous
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Vanuary Day 16 🚐 It's Not Glamorous
Vanuary Day 15 🚐 Chips and Dips
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Vanuary Day 15 🚐 Chips and Dips
Vanuary Day 14 🚐 Tin Can Life
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Vanuary Day 14 🚐 Tin Can Life
Vanuary Day 12 & 13 🚐 Is The City Worth Visiting?
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Vanuary Day 12 & 13 🚐 Is The City Worth Visiting?
Vanuary Day 10 🚐 Thats it. We're Going South
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Vanuary Day 10 🚐 Thats it. We're Going South
Vanuary Day 9 🚐 A Painted Forest!
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Vanuary Day 9 🚐 A Painted Forest!
Vanuary Day 8 🚐 I'd Like to Lie Down Please
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Vanuary Day 8 🚐 I'd Like to Lie Down Please
Vanuary Day 7 🚐 Rainy Cosy Museum Day
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Vanuary Day 7 🚐 Rainy Cosy Museum Day

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  • @beccac615
    @beccac615 2 години тому

    Very late to these videos having moved house last month but had to leave a comment about the first impression thing when your shy because I totally relate - my partner of now nearly 7 years told me that on the first date he thought I didn’t like him but I was just being my super shy self 😅 luckily he didn’t give up on me!

  • @danshibuya6593
    @danshibuya6593 4 дні тому

    Holly your paintings are WONDERFUL! I love the landscape :)

  • @linocutmoon
    @linocutmoon 4 дні тому

    Such a lovely video, Holly! ❤❤❤ I completely agree with Craig about your brilliant painting of the lighthouse. Really really love it. I also especially like the water in the eider ducks painting. As a printmaker, I also enjoyed seeing the glimpses of the Glasgow Printmakers exhibition in An Tobar.

  • @jennhoffmann458
    @jennhoffmann458 4 дні тому

    I love Craig’s reaction to your painting! And he was right, it was well good! I could see postcards like that being so popular in a little tourist shop. I really like this series, seeing what you’re up to on Mull, and what there is to see. It’s a dream to be somewhere different and just soak up the surroundings for a bit, instead of just visiting a place for a couple days. You can’t see as much. This is lovely.

  • @MrsQuam
    @MrsQuam 4 дні тому

    How do you shower in the van? Now I will forever dislike herons , too.

  • @GoodTimesAreComing
    @GoodTimesAreComing 5 днів тому

    I enjoyed this video so much! It inspired me to go out and paint from real life too. I hope you sell your lighthouse painting as a print, I would love a copy!

  • @karolsartoasis4815
    @karolsartoasis4815 5 днів тому

    Hi Holly, I love your outdoor sketches. ❤

  • @hollyhodgson7253
    @hollyhodgson7253 6 днів тому

    Such an enjoyable vlog. Your paintings were all beautiful. The way you see so many colours in things that are seemingly dull in colour (eg the birds best) never ceases to amaze me. I would love to hear your insight on choosing colours/colour theory/personal process when it comes to colour. ❤

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much Holly!

  • @kimtimmermans873
    @kimtimmermans873 6 днів тому

    I loved the video! Your thoughts about drawing from life/outside vs. in the studio are very relatable. I actually like your second lighthouse painting even more than the first one, it seems more loose and expressive.

  • @user-hh9lh8jq6q
    @user-hh9lh8jq6q 7 днів тому

    Lovely to follow along with you. I appreciate your candidness about your anxiety struggles in social situations. Its something I also struggle with and we can be quite hard on ourselves for it.

  • @carrieat
    @carrieat 7 днів тому

    Totally agree with Craig. Your postcard was stunning!!!!!!

  • @heathershaw9235
    @heathershaw9235 7 днів тому

    Craig is right, that postcard has big Ghibli vibes! You should definitely consider doing an exhibit in Mull of your work.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 5 днів тому

      Thanks Heather! I would defo like to show some of my work in Mull somehow - there's a group exhibition that I will enter :)

  • @pdbowman
    @pdbowman 7 днів тому

    happy about this one!

  • @emmyaward100
    @emmyaward100 7 днів тому

    I would love an A4 print of your lighthouse painting 🥰

  • @JannetjeW
    @JannetjeW 8 днів тому

    What a joy

  • @cecile3414
    @cecile3414 8 днів тому

    It does have a Ghibli feel!!! I cannot paint outside: I have to be comfortable, and I can only paint from a picture...

  • @rosemaryforeman8194
    @rosemaryforeman8194 8 днів тому

    Your sketch book is amazing and the nests so beautiful.... how you "see" things.

  • @CosminSerbanDesign
    @CosminSerbanDesign 8 днів тому

    fantastic work Holly 👏 is there a way to buy a print of the lighthouse poscard?

  • @catklu
    @catklu 8 днів тому

    ☺👏🙂

  • @BethDooner
    @BethDooner 8 днів тому

    Every moment just before you went "sorry if you can hear Quentin snoring" I always thought a motorbike has just gone past your van 😂Incredible. Craig's response to your painting aaaaah <3 Reminds me of my partner when I'm like "Idk if this is any good though" "Alright get some different eyes then because anyone can see that's amazing" and I just melt haahaha. Also I am so glad that I'm not the only one who forgets a key supply when planning to paint on location, there's always SOMETHING (once it was my whole sketchbook...). I agree with the painting from location thing, although I find I get distracted by the social anxiety of it all; but I think the discomfort it also true and possibly something that needs confronting as well.

  • @teresaromo6798
    @teresaromo6798 8 днів тому

    30 min video yes please! Love the sketchbook tour and all the color pencil drawings 🙂

  • @ClayDisarray
    @ClayDisarray 8 днів тому

    Oh blimey, I've always thought of herons as such impressive birds - I might have to revise my opinion! 😬 Beautiful sketches🧡

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      They are amazing birds, but with an evil streak! 😂

  • @r.hunterpatterson9787
    @r.hunterpatterson9787 8 днів тому

    The Lighthouse painting is just so beautiful,.You are an amazing artist.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      Thank you so much :D I appreciate you saying that!

  • @georgiaholland3912
    @georgiaholland3912 8 днів тому

    Sooo enjoyed looking through your sketchbook! Would love to potentially see a sketchbook tour of the one you finished recently :) Also, drawing from life is bloody hard! I’m studying an MA at the moment and the first three months was just solid observational drawing so that we all got used to it and even the best artists struggle with it at first, keep going, it can be so rewarding! ☀️

  • @arleneoleary7786
    @arleneoleary7786 8 днів тому

    Loved the lighthouse paintings. ❤

  • @mailartlover
    @mailartlover 8 днів тому

    Yes, postcards! I couldn't agree more with Greg 😁

  • @clarewassermann9423
    @clarewassermann9423 8 днів тому

    Thank you for your lovely videos. I really like to watch one at the end of the day. Thought provoking and soothing at the same time!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed. xxx

  • @janeylane87
    @janeylane87 8 днів тому

    I love this vlog! It's so funny because I was just looking for my flat watercolor brush to paint as well...which I don't know where I put it...I love your plein air painting! It's something I wish to learn to do too. I like Sarah Burns on UA-cam. Thank you for the new UA-cam suggestion I will definitely take a look. But I also am in love with all your studies and outdoor paintings. I especially loved the nest that was my favorite!!! Just the way you see art is so incredible! I was like how is she going to do that...but wow. Your husband is right just pure talent! Also thank you for the Palestine fundraiser will also definitely be donating. Feeling frustrated with what more to do. I love you Palestine pin ❤. Thank you!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      Thank you so much Jane for all your supportive words! And thank you for donating, that's so generous of you. Thinking of Palestine always.

  • @deesmith7880
    @deesmith7880 8 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your art practice. I really enjoyed seeing the progress of your sketchbook. I also lack confidence when creating art plein air. I keep having to tell myself, ‘paint what you see, not what you think.’ I am looking forward to seeing more studies of the shipwrecks. What stunning subject matter xx

  • @deborahdownward3881
    @deborahdownward3881 8 днів тому

    Brilliant artwork every time. Loving this series on Mull. Thank you for the videos.

  • @deboramissoorten6765
    @deboramissoorten6765 9 днів тому

    So many beautiful sketches , I loved the birds and the nest and the details of the boats and ... Nature looks so beautiful and silent that must feel relax to sketch outside although it can be overwhelming too getting out of your 'save nest' . I've just started a Pith sketchbook myself , a small one , I like it lay flat . Thanks for sharing , looking forward to your next episode .

  • @rararagrr
    @rararagrr 9 днів тому

    Craig's reaction to your painting was so amazing. You're so lucky to have such a loving and supportive partner in life. ❤

  • @jdgcreates
    @jdgcreates 9 днів тому

    Love the beautiful art you made! Can't wait to see other Mull-inspired stuff this summer 🙂

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    The nest you did is also stunning, love the colours in it 🥰

  • @Buy_YT_Views.610
    @Buy_YT_Views.610 9 днів тому

    ok, now thats a good video

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    That two page spread of the lighthouse is also very pretty ❤ stunning! I love it. I like hearing your perspective on drawing on location vs at desk!!

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    Craig's reaction 🎉😂 yessss Holly is so talented

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      Haha thank you Caroline! You are my second biggest cheerleader (after Craig!) :D :D :D Appreciate your encouragement so much

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    The colourful shipwreck illustration is really nice!

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    Aw, the poor ducklings 🥺🙁 I love baby ducks

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    I love when you draw colourful birds, sooo pretty ❤

  • @danniespokes4083
    @danniespokes4083 9 днів тому

    Craigs seems like such a sweet caring husband ☺

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 8 днів тому

      This is true - I am extremely lucky :)

  • @frilliepink
    @frilliepink 9 днів тому

    Love how your work is intertwined with nature. You are so knowledgeable and I enjoy listening to you talk about your findings.

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 9 днів тому

    Stunning shots as you sketch the shipwreck!!! Wow! The drone shots ❤

  • @robturpin
    @robturpin 9 днів тому

    Loved Craig's reaction to your lighthouse painting. Couldn't agree more - really lovely painting. Fab video too.

  • @tasticola
    @tasticola 9 днів тому

    How lovely Holly. Those poor ducklings, and so sad for mumma duck. Your boats were beautiful! And your nest! I loved how proud Craig was of your art. Your "Ghibli" painting should definitely be a postcard! I also noticed you were using a Pith sketchbook. They're becoming a firm favourite of mine too. Thanks for these snippets of your week. x Nell.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 9 днів тому

      Hey Nell - yes I am really enjoying the Pith sketchbook! It's a great size, just what I was looking for. Thank you for your kind words! :D

    • @tasticola
      @tasticola 9 днів тому

      @@hollyexley you're very welcome 🧡

  • @analimalimon.
    @analimalimon. 9 днів тому

    Thank you for this beautiful video! Your videos are always so soothing, and I feel so content after watching. Keep up the wonderful work! ❤

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 9 днів тому

      Thank you Ana, that really means so much! So glad you liked this one :)

  • @stefaniepsiferart
    @stefaniepsiferart 9 днів тому

    So upsetting to hear about the mum who was without her chicks the next day. So much injustice in the world! Beautiful artwork though Holly. Hope you are having a great time.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 9 днів тому

      Thank you so much Stefanie :)! Lesson for duck mums: stay away from the heron! I'm glad I didn't see it happen, that would have been a tragic sight.

    • @stefaniepsiferart
      @stefaniepsiferart 8 днів тому

      @@hollyexley I go out nearly every week to feed ducks and birds and love seeing the chicks so this hit hard! I feel so protective of the animals bless them! It's so sad about the chicks and I feel so bad for the mum too. Hopefully she can have more babies and they make it next time. Take care of yourselves and looking forward to your next video. :)

  • @laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928
    @laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928 9 днів тому

    So good to be able to join you in your explorations! I'm really enjoying watching you paint and sketch. Thank you!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley 9 днів тому

      Thanks for following along Lauren!

  • @firdyk
    @firdyk 9 днів тому

    Beautiful sketches.

  • @hollyexley
    @hollyexley 10 днів тому

    If you have a little extra in your pocket this week: GAZA FUNDRAISERS My friend Kate is fundraising for Ahmed Omar Mahmoude Al Sikaly in Gaza and his family. It would make my day if you could donate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-ahmed-his-family-in-rafah Urgent: Help Mhmed's Family Evacuate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohmads-family-Evacuate-from-Gaza?+fundraiser-sidebar& Help Osama and his family evacuate to safety: www.gofundme.com/f/najjj6-Help-osama-Family?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaPLr8Og0oWb4hwSKP7qZ1p2FRvs1h4gbpjKPBT3bx6hilq1csuYdeERlw_aem_Afrp2Ar4X_OpEp933QlneZnUT5Qym9sYJglSFayHzmVWx2lZ5u1FudeGxOrIi8mecCoK84iZkA8cSC3ODbsDP9sZ