How to Make Art When You're Unwell

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If you struggle with illness, chronic pain, or depression, you already know that it can difficult to create art. In this video, I'll share with you tried and tested ways to make art when you're unwell. I'll offer suggestions for the best supplies and media, ideas for things to draw or paint, and practical solutions for making art accessible both at home and away, including tips for how to make your bed into a temporary art studio. I hope that this video brings you ideas and comfort. Know that you are not alone. Love, Leslie ❤️ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• My Devon, England Art Retreat: https://www.lesliestroz.com/devonartretreat My Scotland Art Retreat: https://www.lesliestroz.com/scotlandartretreat 👩🏻‍🎨 Ashley Bravin’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleybravin Videos You Might Like: 🎥 Lightweight Art Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvWni7b_I20 🎬 Creative Van Conversion for Artists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTpnofHb4AE 🎨 What to Paint When You Don't Know What to Paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFw8D4mwnBA 🖌️ Filling My Favourite Art Roll: https://youtu.be/GUl2X59naZ8?si=dpmW1tDNWIVa9N7Y ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 📱 Kindle Pillow Stand: https://amzn.eu/d/foDNH99 🖥️ Bamboo Lap Desk: https://amzn.eu/d/5UqIAd4 🎨 Drawing Board: https://amzn.eu/d/iK5r8EH 💡 Daylight Floor Lamp: https://amzn.eu/d/2vZ6g0a (note that this has skyrocketed in price since I bought mine... an alternative is below) 💡 Alternative Daylight Floor Lamp: https://amzn.eu/d/efTEXSQ 🧶 Crochet Hook Case: https://amzn.eu/d/6VTLSht ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Chapters: 00:00 Painting When You're Unwell 01:27 Best Supplies 06:00 Ideas for What to Create 10:45 Practical Solutions 16:37 Painting in Bed 26:00 Final Thoughts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Let's Connect! •Website & Shop: https://lesliestroz.com •Tiktok: https://tiktok/@lastroz •Instagram: https://instagram.com/lesliestroz/ •Facebook: https://facebook.com/lesliestrozart •Patreon: https://patreon.com/lesliestrozart Thanks for visiting my channel! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🖌️ Want to know what tools I use? Check below for my go-to tiny painting supplies. 🎨POCHADE WATCH, TINY CLIPBOARD & TINY POCHADE BOX https://www.bluestarcrafts.mx/ For a 10% discount enter the code LESLIE at checkout. This discount is for a limited time only. 🎨TINY PALETTE GoDraw on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_draw/ GoDraw Worldwide Store: https://www.inspireuplift.com/shop/GODRAW 🖌️TRAVEL WATERCOLOR BRUSHES Rosemary & Co Travel Brushes: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/travel-brushes Enter the code LESLIESTROZ24 at checkout and I will get a small commission (it does not cost you anything). 🎨ART TOOLKIT PALETTE Enter the code LESLIE10 at checkout and I will get a small commission (it does not cost you anything). https://arttoolkit.com/supplies/watercolor-palettes-and-pans/ Rosemary & Co Travel Brushes: https://arttoolkit.com/supplies/brushes-pens-and-pencils/ 📚TINY SKETCHBOOKS AND BRUSHES Natsume Handmade on Etsy UK: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Natsumehandmade US: https://www.etsy.com/market/natsume_handmade 🇺🇸USA Athletic Wrist Band: https://amzn.to/3Ih3ta5 Molotow Masking Fluid Pen: https://amzn.to/3VxdNhm Pentel Click Eraser: https://amzn.to/3i4j7Lv Tombow Mono Eraser: https://a.co/d/09K9uu1 Pentel Aquash Brushes: https://amzn.to/3Cd398M Pentel Graphgear 500 Pencil (.03mm): https://a.co/d/3XK02pZ Prismacolor Premier Fineliners: https://amzn.to/3G8zZsr Pentel Mattehop Rollerball (Cream): https://a.co/d/igx1ORq Pentel Milky Brush (White): https://a.co/d/72khtmz Lihit Lab Pencil Case: https://amzn.to/3VFXUoR View Catcher: https://a.co/d/4aQvhBM Kaweco Liliput Extra Fine Brass Fountain Pen: https://a.co/d/4UH8LlP Daniel Smith Essentials Watercolor Set: https://a.co/d/9j10OpL 🇬🇧UK Athletic Wrist Band: https://amzn.to/3Cfcblz Molotow Masking Fluid Pen: https://amzn.to/3WWHt8D Pentel Click Eraser: https://amzn.to/3YY49Y9 Tombow Mono Eraser: https://amzn.eu/d/akuEh3H Pentel Aquash Brushes: https://amzn.to/3jI4q10