Channel Title: Sarah Burns Studio Channel Description: My name is Sarah and I make a living painting landscapes, making videos, and teaching others how to draw and paint. I live in Scotland but grew up in America. My videos range from painting tutorials, to art business advice, to fun nature adventures. I love sharing the beauty of Scotland! <video> How I trick myself into painting more ✶ Gouache sketchbook study session Description: Do you ever sit down to paint, start scrolling through your images (or pinterest) and before you know it, 20 minutes or more has gone by and you still haven't chosen an image?? I do this all the time. Decision fatigue is real!! I know it sounds silly, but sometimes I just need to "trick" myself into painting when I'm being too picky about my references. In this video I'll share some tips for how to get through that so you can get that valuable brush mileage in. #gouache Materials: Stillman & Birn Nova Sketchbook (beige) Winsor & Newton Gouache Sarah Burns x Craftamo Brushes https://bit.ly/3QLQWMu Redgrass Glass Palette https://bit.ly/3BiVk4b My Full Supply List with links ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb This post contains affiliate links. I am not sponsored by any companies, this is all gear I’ve tried and trust and use by my own will. If you decide to purchase something with my links, I get a tiny store credit so I can buy more art supplies, so thank you for your support! </video> <video> How to improve? My self-guided study strategies (a ramble I dare say) Description: It's that time of year again where I heavily reflect on my journey and think about where I'm headed. In this video I share my thoughts about being a panster or a plotter (terms borrowed from the writing industry). I share how my study strategy has evolved and where I'm at now. It's a bit of a ramble, but I also show a recent #gouache #acrylicgouache study in the background while I chat. TUTORIAL for this painting https://bit.ly/3BtqG8k My previous video about painting when you're overwhelmed with ideas https://youtu.be/PZd4B8IeCwQ An older video about how my art style evolved over years https://youtu.be/GS5RWn821Sw An older video about my personal journey with color https://youtu.be/rmDxMRvQr14 -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses </video> <video> What Happens When You Paint the SAME Thing with a NEW Method? Description: Do you feel "lucky" when you paint something well? Do you ever paint the same scene more than once? In this video I'll share my thoughts about painting the same scene multiple times, how I use that experience to grow, and other gouache thoughts. #gouache Last week's video (part 1) ➤ https://youtu.be/NnIbCQEqzi0 Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Art Shop ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews </video> <video> Welcome to my Patreon ✶ 2025 updates Description: I've updated my Patreon tiers and have so much to share! If you've been curious about it, this video is a little intro. For one thing, my Patreon is focused on teaching you the fundamentals, giving you tools and repeatable strategies you can use to paint anything you want. I mostly focus on gouache, but also use watercolor and share drawing tutorials. I share my strategies for achieving my painterly style but the techniques we cover can be used for realistic painting as well. It's about learning why and not just how. I hope to see you soon on my Patreon! All of the information can be found over here: http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon </video> <video> My 12-month GOUACHE TUTORIAL COURSE! Step-by-step + monthly supplies Description: Gouache has quickly become one of my favorite mediums for painting expressive landscapes. It's versatility means I can bland all of my favorite techniques I learned with watercolor and acrylic or oil over the years. In this 12-month course I will teach you all of my favorite techniques. Each month you'll receive a box with all the supplies you need plus a FULL LENGTH step-by-step gouache tutorial exploring a new subject. I've poured my heart into this course, and it's been amazing to see so many people falling in love with gouache through these tutorials! Get your gouache boxes today and start your journey! https://bit.ly/gouacheboxes </video> <video> Learning to love the process ✶ Gouache Forest Study Session Description: Eventually every artist has to come to terms with the fact that none of us are born masters. It can be really easy to compare yourself to what you see online. We might think we should be further along in our skills, or wonder why we can't paint the way we want to. In this video I'll share some advice for those of you who struggle with this, and talk about how I keep a healthy relationship with the learning process. While I talk you can watch a relaxing forest gouache study session. #gouache #artistadvice -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video> <video> Painting a FOREST with gouache - Cozy Gouache Stream replay Description: Join me for a cozy gouache painting session. I will be painting a forest scene with gouache, using my custom Craftamo brushes, which are on sale! You can get a set of my brushes (and gouache subscription boxes) here: https://bit.ly/3QLQWMu I'm also running a holiday print sale! 25% OFF ALL PRINTS! At the end of 2024, I’ll be retiring the current prints in my shop. In 2025 I will be introducing new limited edition print runs, with brand new designs. Get your prints now before they are gone forever! USE CODE: PRINT25OFF ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Sale ends Dec. 3 at 12:00am Lastly, if you're in the market for a travel palette, I'm a Brand Ambassador for Portable Painter! You can get a 10% discount with my code: SARAH (all caps) https://www.portablepainter.com/ They are running a holiday sale too, so take advantage of the great price. 00:00 Starting 01:00 Hello! Chatting 07:07 Wolfy joins us 14:47 What I saw in the bedroom 18:39 Gouache boxes 21:33 Brushes sale 24:22 Supplies today 27:45 Sketchbook peek 30:35 My reference 40:56 Goal 44:00 Master studies 45:55 Sketching 48:19 Colors 50:22 Unusual combinations 54:39 PAINTING STARTS 58:36 Swimming in the ugliness 01:06:04 Tea time! 01:11:10 Gray phase 01:18:47 So dry! 01:24:38 Forest Floor 01:33:22 Acrylic Live announcement 01:44:28 Trees 01:51:00 How to start painting? and how I started 02:05:43 Going darker 02:10:15 Moss 02:22:06 Values 02:28:43 KITTEN 02:34:43 More tree stuff 02:41:39 Highlights 02:49:11 OOPS! 02:53:53 Contrast 03:09:00 Tape Peel -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video> <video> Plein air gouache - sunset ✶ Lessons Learned Series Description: Another episode of Lessons Learned, where I take you with me for a plein air painting session, talk about lessons I learned, then paint the same scene again from the studio. This time we head out at sunset, which is a very challenging time to paint. Using gouache, I paint quickly, but fail to capture the feeling I wanted. Then back in the studio, I critique my studies and paint it again to try to capture the feeling I had when I was there. #gouache #pleinair Watch Part 2 https://youtu.be/cOgGF-O2DYQ Lessons Learned Series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXRG6jaep0Wg8UjQOJ9Zlfh5AgDnx0lZ&si=9QLc45tq6gF92Sxl Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Materials: Etchr Slate Mini with OBO tripod Portable Painter Classic with various dried gouache My custom travel brushes by Craftamo (coming soon!) https://bit.ly/3QLQWMu Baohong Academy paper (rough) 00:00 Finding inspiration 01:19 Location scouting 01:42 Setting up 03:20 First layer 04:50 Second layer 06:39 Packing up 07:35 Into the studio 08:36 Self critique 11:40 Painting again 16:30 Second layer 18:43 Tape peel & final thoughts Shoutout to Wolfy for filming outside!! -------------------------------------------- Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies </video> <video> Painting snowy forests with GOUACHE ✶ (tackling water control issues) Description: I've been enjoying snowy days and being cozy in the studio, and thought it would be fun to paint a snowy forest for you. Using mainly dry brush technique, I love to play with overlapping colors and textures. Up close it looks abstract and rough, and from a distance it visually blends into the scene. I also wanted to talk about water control, which is a very tricky subject for gouache beginners (even for me after many years). #gouache Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Other videos you might be interested in: More Dry Brush Technique https://youtu.be/csBLpCUSnig Relaxing winter painting https://youtu.be/E5njXdAl0Vk Snowy gouache on toned paper https://youtu.be/UzM-ctfUu10 00:00 Snowy inspiration 01:10 Reference 02:02 Underlayer 03:00 Water control 06:00 White 06:58 Water control struggles 08:00 Tree highlights 10:11 Sticky gouache 11:55 Adding snow 13:27 Tape peel & results </video> <video> Autumn forest therapy ✶ plein air watercolor Description: Join me for a free session of FOREST THERAPY! I'll share some thoughts about painting outside, then we'll explore the beautiful autumn forest before sitting down for some watercolor plein air sketching. #watercolor #pleinair Materials: Stillman & Birn Beta sketchbook 3.5 x 5 Blue pentel mechanical pencil Mixed Daniel Smith watercolors My custom brushes (travel version coming soon) https://bit.ly/3QLQWMu Uni Jetstream Edge Pen Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon </video> <video> Exactly how I setup my DRIED GOUACHE palettes ✶ step by step & tips Description: I'm sharing my personal tips on creating a dried gouache palette setup for outdoor painting! 🎨 As someone who loves plein air painting and travel sketching, I'll walk you through my process of preparing a portable palette that's perfect for painting on location. It’s convenient and low maintenance. Whether you're using a portable painter or any other setup, these tips will help you create an efficient system for your outdoor artwork! 🌿 #gouache All my gouache videos ➤ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXRG6jaep0VJfm_nuD-F_aifQLbkv34D&si=BRGOvowJ_-IdJrM7 All my plein air painting videos ➤ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXRG6jaep0U2SRivJnJBq9cixPd9XpGc&si=fP-ilhoblrwnia22 I'm a Portable Painter Brand Ambassador! If shopping in the US, buy directly from Portable Painter. Use code “SARAH” (all caps) for 10% off. ➤ https://www.portablepainter.com/ -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video> <video> My VIEWERS chose my art supplies ✶ urban sketching in Scotland Description: Another day out playing with some unique parameters! This time my viewers chose my art supplies. My husband collected suggestions in last week's video (which you can watch in the link below). Not only is urban sketching in Scotland a visual treat, but it's really fun to play with different materials to get loose and just be in the moment and stop obsessing over results. I've been stressing about traveling, and I get so anxious that I just talk myself out of painting (backwards, I know!). So this type of "game" has been so good for me this week. Thank you to all my viewers who participated! #urbansketch My husband chooses my supplies ➤ https://youtu.be/4uyyUT7G72Q 00:00 What is viewers choice? 00:42 The plan & Wolfy Cam 05:00 Location scouting 05:36 Aberlour 06:25 Finding out what my viewers chose 08:08 The strategy 09:35 Starting the sketch 11:57 Adding water 15:36 Next steps 18:57 Results 19:34 What's next 20:25 bloops I'm traveling overseas until October, so next video will post while I'm away :) -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video> <video> Paint with me in SPAIN! ✶ Art Retreat Description: I'm so excited to announce my next big art reatreat in SPAIN! Spaces are very limited! All the information is found here: https://bit.ly/4eV5ZjU Join me next October for 8 days in the breathtaking landscapes of Andalucía, Spain. We'll be staying at a private estate at the stunning Cabo de Gata Natural Park, with vast gardens, two swimming pools, and a private chef! Us artists will have exclusive access to the estate grounds, pools, studios, and rooms. This retreat is open to all levels of experience; whether you're just starting out with plein-air painting or seeking to refine your skills. Each day, you’ll dive into hands-on lessons, insightful discussions, and personalized feedback to help you grow as an artist. Enjoy a luxurious and fun vacation while also growing your art skills with Sarah and other passionate artists! Embark on two inspiring trips during the retreat: A full day to the iconic Granada, including a private tour of the Alhambra Palace, a masterpiece of Moorish architecture. Another day we enjoy a trip to the Cabo de Gata Lighthouse. Along the way, you’ll learn how to take good reference photos and gain essential techniques like architectural perspective and composition through Sarah's lessons. Everything you need to know and more can be found here https://bit.ly/4eV5ZjU Some key notes: ~ OCTOBER 13-20, 2025 ~ Perfect for all levels - no previous experience needed ~ Limited to 15 guests Questions about booking? Reach out at contact@uptrek.com They will answer all your questions about details! </video> <video> 12,000 miles, 23 sketches, 2 meet-ups, 1 workshop ✶ ARTIST TRAVEL STORIES Description: Join me for a story time recap of my September travels! Tag along as I take you from Scotland to NY, Seattle, Whidbey Island, the desert, and London! I packed SO MUCH into my 3-week travels and have a lot to share. I will show you what adventures I had, plein air painting, urban sketching, and hopefully inspire you to get out and sketch. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Why I left 02:44 Leaving Scotland 03:52 NY 09:02 Seattle Art Meet-up 15:11 Whidbey Island 17:08 Mike Hernandez Workshop 31:00 Eastern Washington (desert) 34:06 Seattle 35:05 London 38:02 Painting in London 40:25 London Art Meet-up 43:31 Sketching at Museum 45:00 Home -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video> <video> The WEIRDEST painting experience of my life 🤪 Description: I never thought I'd do this. And yet, I had so much fun! Join me for another day out painting the Scottish countryside, this time with VERY weird tools and rules. Sometimes it's good to get out of your own head and follow some wacky logic in order to paint without overthinking everything. Results are not as important as the experience. #gouache -------------------------------------------- Patreon (Monthly Tutorials) ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnspatreon Buy Originals, Prints, Books & Calendars ➤ https://bit.ly/sbbookshop Newsletter ➤ https://bit.ly/sbstudionews Skillshare art classes ➤ https://bit.ly/sbskillclasses My Supply List ➤ https://bit.ly/SBfavesupplies Tutorials & Blog ➤ https://bit.ly/sbpaintingclasses Website ➤ http://bit.ly/sburnsweb </video>

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My name is Sarah and I make a living painting landscapes, making videos, and teaching others how to draw and paint. I live in Scotland but grew up in America. My videos range from painting tutorials, to art business advice, to fun nature adventures. I love sharing the beauty of Scotland!

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