Bestowing The Brush

Latest Episodes:

Simple Nature Study, Deep Work, & Observation Oct 01, 2021

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A short episode about what I'm currently reading. Within are bits about drawing, nature study, and observational skills. Enjoy!

Handbook of Nature Study, Anna Botsford Comstock

Deep Work, Cal Newport

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency

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Intro/Outro music: Dansu- All You Got, MusicBed

Is Art School Worth It? Sep 23, 2021

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I talked with Felicity Harrison this time last year. She and her mom had some questions about what art school was like as she was trying to decide what the next steps were for her future. It’s a year later now, and Felicity has focused on her art business, but our conversation was helpful for her to try to figure out how to best spend her time. I also talk about tuition costs, toxic ideologies students will have to fight, and about how to be creative with your future unknown vocation. Who knows what God has for you or your student?

Sensitive content warning: Midway through our interview we briefly touch on school requirements for drawing nudes, also known as life drawing.

Follow her @flissyartgirl or on her business page @stars.and.lemons

* Check out my art courses and picture plane here: https://bestowingthebrush.gumroad.com/l/jPzFE

* Watch sample videos and find more info on these courses here:

http://bestowingthebrush.com/

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Intro & outro music: Dansu- All You Got, MusicBed

What If You Could? with Danny Sabra Sep 15, 2021

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“Trees are dumb, birds are dumb, nature is dumb…” But what changed Danny Sabra’s mind? Let’s hear this self-taught artist’s perspectives on learning drawing and painting after thinking he didn’t have the talent. We, as always, talk about our mindset, and he and I chat about how artistic elitism can really ruin you. Plus, many other helpful things come up. Trust me.

Also, listen all the way to the end to score a sweet code that will give you a 10% off discount on all my video courses from now until Wednesday, September 15th at midnight! This special promo is in celebration of Bestowing The Brush’s 4th year in existence! Toast with me, will you?

The plexiglass picture plane shop is finally OPEN! If you have my second video course, you'll probably be wanting one of these tools per student to aid in seeing the shapes and lines of your world better.

* Follow Danny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dannysabra/ and over on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvquB3G-xak

* Check out my courses and picture plane here: https://bestowingthebrush.gumroad.com/l/jPzFE

* Watch sample videos and find more info on these courses here:

http://bestowingthebrush.com/

For extra fun, join my Brush Club Newsletter, follow me on Instagram @bestowingthebrush, and check me out YouTube as well.

Music:

Intro: Dansu- All You Got, MusicBed (Thank you!)

Outro: Gymnopédies - la 1ére. lent et douloureux, circa 2008, http://www.musopen.com, Agathe Laforge (Thank you!)

Harnessing Authentic Curiosity with Jack Laws (John Muir Laws) Sep 08, 2021

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Jack's working definition for creativity is the ability to make useful connections between seemingly unrelated things. Give us your ears for an hour if you've ever felt completely paralyzed by perfectionism, notebooking guilt, or have been tempted by the harassment of your inner gremlin...

After all,

"The point of nature journaling is to give ourselves a tool that is going to help us to slow down, to be in a deeper communion with nature, to be present at a deeper level. If we start to look at it as making an art portfolio, then it’s scary...It becomes more about ‘How does the journal look?’ rather than, ‘What did I observe in nature today?’”

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You're also helping me celebrate my 4th year of Bestowing The Brush this episode! Listen in to score a sweet code that will give you a discount on all my video courses! Special promo is just for this week of Sept. 7th-midnight of Sept. 14th, 2021. Also, my plexiglass picture plane shop is finally OPEN! If you have my second video course, you'll probably be wanting one of these tools per student to aid in seeing the shapes and lines of your world better.

* Check out my courses and picture plane here: https://bestowingthebrush.gumroad.com/l/jPzFE

* Watch sample videos and find more info on these courses here: http://bestowingthebrush.com/

For extra fun, join my Brush Club Newsletter, follow me on Instagram @bestowingthebrush, and check out YouTube as well.

Course 2 is Here! + What's Happening Season 3? Jul 05, 2021

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We deep-dive into exactly what’s in my new intermediate video drawing course and why you want it for your homeschool drawing lessons! The sale ends tonight at midnight! (7/5/2021) I also tell you about some exciting guests that will be on the podcast this September 2021. Get ready.

Course launch sale ends July 5th, 2021 at midnight. Check out the sweet deals here:

Get my *NEW* second video course!
Here’s my beginner video course.
Now, there's also a BUNDLE!
Explore your options for group courses, too. Your co-op with thank you!

Podcast Hiatus Until Course 2! Feb 04, 2021

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Updates for my favorite people. And a genuine thank you.

Teaching Drawing with NO Experience Jan 30, 2021

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Two articles today! Readings & commentary of "Art Training in the Nursery" & "Hints on the Teaching of Drawing in the P.U.S." by M.L. Sumner and Emeline Petrie Steinthal, respectively. A lot of parents are very intimidated by going about teaching drawing in their homeschool lessons. It doesn't need to be complicated and the good news is that children have a natural affinity for this kind of thing. All they need is a little direction and encouragement! Listen to find out how to do it with no art training yourself...

Mentioned in this episode:

A.D.E. At Home Virtual Conference

The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair

The Fésole Club Papers by WG Collingwood

Workable Fixatif

AND...I'm in production of another video course! If you want to give me feedback from my first one, Brush, Chalk & Charcoal, or if you want to give input on the new coursework, send me an email with your requests! I'm all ears.

Clay Modeling & Your Nature Notebook Jan 21, 2021

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Is clay modeling just number 591 of aaaalllllll the subjects you need to include in your Charlotte Mason homeschool lessons? Or, is it something much more simple and profound? I guess you can decide after listening to Nicole Handfield and I talk about our experiences with this medium and all its benefits and pitfalls. How does this relate to the nature notebook, too?

We talk motivation, materials, mistakes and mother culture in this episode. Hopefully you can learn from what we've tried and what we like!

Clayette Oil Based Clay

Terra Cotta Clay

Unwin Book

Simple Clay Tools

Growth Mindset with Marley Peifer Jan 14, 2021

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Marley Peifer helps us guard ourselves from nature journal comparisons by taking on a growth mindset, gives us excellent tips on nature journaling in the snow, and shows us the value of direct experience versus indirect knowledge.

This episode will equip you with a healthy attitude and very practical steps you can take to start right now!

Go check out Marley’s great offerings for online group nature journal classes!

Find him on his website, Instagram, or tune into The Nature Journal Show on YouTube!

Two Moms, Nine Kids, One Course Jan 08, 2021

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Alanna Hendon and Catie Newby talk with me about how they've worked my drawing lessons in their homeschools. I love hearing their feedback and I think you will, too! Especially if you've been on the fence about purchasing Brush, Chalk & Charcoal: Foundations in Drawing.

Their kids range in ages from toddler to twelve and if you stay tuned to the end, they have great ideas on buying materials within a budget! Enjoy.

@tealmonkeyediting for Catie's editing help!