Relaxing Botanical Art

Hi everyone! 🌿 I decided to take a little break and chat with you today.
My morning started with an academic drawing practice. ✏️ I worked on shading a cup and a little still life with a pear and a tomato. Building volume and understanding light is such a challenging but incredibly rewarding process! And to relax my hand afterward, I did a quick sketch of my old boots in my sketchbook. 🥾 I am still completely in love with drawing directly with a simple ballpoint pen—no erasers, just pure freedom. 🖊️
My fluffy art director, Masyanya, was carefully monitoring the whole process from behind the easel, as always. 🐈
Later, I went for a walk because the weather outside is simply wonderful. And guess what? I found the very first snowdrops! 🤍 Spring is a time of miracles and inspiration. As everything around slowly begins to breathe, I just want to take a deep breath and breathe it all in. ✨ It brings so much fresh energy to create.
I know my new videos take a little bit of time to come out, but I am working on them and preparing something beautiful for you. 🎨 I also want to say how incredibly grateful I am to all my subscribers for being with me, and I am so happy to welcome all my new viewers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
I also had an idea: would you be interested in a silent live stream? There won't be any talking, just the relaxing process of me sketching a flower with a ballpoint pen from a reference. You could grab your sketchbooks and we could draw together in real-time! Let me know what you think. 🖊️🌸
How is your week going? Have you spotted any spring flowers where you live yet? Share in the comments! 👇
#behindthescenes #academicdrawing #ballpointpenart #sketchbook #botanicalartist #springinspiration #artistvlog #drawingpractice #silentart #notalkingart

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

Relaxing Botanical Art

Hi everyone! 🌸 I caught myself thinking: do you enjoy peeking behind the scenes of my channel sometimes?
While I'm getting ready to film the final part of my sketchbook spread, I decided to take a little break and chat with you. Today I had an academic drawing lesson. My new subjects are a tomato and a pear! 🍅🍐 Oh, the construction process... measuring and re-measuring a million times just to get the proportions right!
But to relax a bit, we did a few quick sketches. And you know what? I am completely in love with drawing with a simple ballpoint pen! No pencil underdrawings, no erasers—just pure freedom. I really enjoy this process so much. 🖊️
And also... spring is finally here! The birds are already singing, and I can't wait for the fresh greenery. In our unpredictable world, it's these simple things that bring so much inspiration and energy to create. ✨
How is your spring mood? Have you ever tried sketching directly with a pen? 👇




#behindthescenes #sketchbook #pensketch #ballpointpenart #academicdrawing #artistvlog #watercolorprocess #botanicalart #springinspiration #drawingpractice#notalkingart
#silentart
#asmrart
#artasmr
#relaxingart
#satisfyingart
#calmart

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1 month ago | [YT] | 14

Relaxing Botanical Art

Today my morning started with a 2-hour academic drawing class. ☕️✏️ I'm currently taking these lessons once a week with a very lovely girl. She recently started grad school, she's a sculptor, and I think she's simply a genius at it! Inspired by our lesson, I even managed to do a bit of sketching.
And in the evening, when the power was already cut off (just a reminder, I live in Kyiv, and power outages are our reality), I sat down to do some crafts. To be honest, a real moment of happiness happened for us recently — the electric transport started running in the city again! 🚋 Specifically, my favorite trams. They hadn't been working for almost 2 months, and it was so hard to get to work. By tram, my commute is just 15 minutes without traffic, but without them, the trip took up to an hour and a half.
In the evening, in the dim light, I did some crocheting and finished my experiment — I've never crocheted lace onto a towel before! 🧶 I usually only made doilies. My experience in crocheting isn't huge, but I love it so much, and I truly rest during this process.
This year I wanted to do a few cozy projects for my home. I bought a table runner for the New Year made of regular cotton canvas, and now I want to decorate its edges with lace, and maybe I'll come up with something else. And I also really want to crochet a pillowcase! 🌸🌿
The thing is, I want to put it on the chair where I sit and paint my botanicals. I fell in love with one incredibly beautiful pillow (I attached a photo of it!), but so far I haven't had much luck finding the exact pattern for it. I found one on Pinterest, tried to crochet using it — but the pattern didn't match the picture at all! A total "expectation vs. reality" moment 😂
Maybe some of you have crocheted one like this or know where to find the right pattern? I would be so grateful for any tips! 🪡
And how is your weekend going? What do you like to do in your free time away from work? Share in the comments! 👇
#artistlife #botanicalart #botanicalhome #slowliving #unplugged #sketchbookpractice #academicdrawing #handmadehome #lifeinukraine #createeveryday

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1 month ago | [YT] | 15

Relaxing Botanical Art

It feels like spring is already outside the window — just the way we all love it when nature awakens! I absolutely adore spending a lot of time outdoors right now, soaking in this beautiful spring mood. ☀️🌱
How did you like the second part with the orchid leaves and roots? Have you had a chance to watch it yet? 🌿✨
Orchid Sketchbook Studies 🌿: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
My orchid is already in full bloom! Part 3 is definitely coming soon. Life sometimes makes adjustments to our schedules, so the final video will be out a little bit later. I want to take my time and catch the perfect inspiration to paint these beautiful flowers. 🌸
In the meantime, if anyone hasn't seen the first two parts yet, I would be so happy if you checked them out! The final part is coming soon, and we will finish this sketchbook spread together. Thank you for being with me! 🙏🎨





#watercolorprocess #notalkingart #slowfloralstyle #sketchbookprocess #paintingfromlife #botanicalsketchbook #coldpresswatercolor #springaesthetic #mindfulart #watercolorjournal #phalaenopsisart

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I fell in love with Cold Press paper while painting this orchid! It feels so velvety... ✨ Which watercolor paper do you prefer? 🎨🌿

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Relaxing Botanical Art

Hello everyone! 👋 Thank you to everyone who is waiting for the next video with my windowsill orchid. To be honest, this plant is driving me crazy!
It’s almost fully in bloom now — two flowers are already open. I want to wait for the third one to open so I can film the final process. So yes, there will definitely be Part 3! ✨
But TOMORROW I am posting Part 2! 🌿
You will see how I painted the leaves and roots. I really loved painting on this paper with such a rough texture. I am so happy with it! This is my old sketchbook, and I really hope to buy more of this paper in the future. It’s incredible how it holds water and lets the watercolors flow. It’s such a nice, relaxing feeling. 🎨
Who is ready to relax and enjoy the painting process this weekend? 👇

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1 month ago | [YT] | 10

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My Palette Secret 🎨✨
Today, a little peek into my workspace. I work with two professional palettes:
Sennelier for vibrant, luminous shades.
Michael Harding in my pink palette for rich, deep pigments.
I’m so grateful to my friend for this gift! I’ve been using these for years. I love watercolor for its transparency, versatility, and how efficient it is — just a little bit of paint goes a long way.
Even without the tubes in frame, these professional paints are the heart of my realistic botanical art. 🌿
Do you prefer one brand or a mix? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇


#Sennelier #MichaelHarding #ProfessionalWatercolor #BotanicalIllustration #WatercolorPalette #ArtMaterials #BotanicalArt #RealisticWatercolor #ArtCommunity #WatercolorPainting #PaintingProcess

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It was the morning of January 28th. I was watering my orchids when I noticed how beautifully the light hit the unbloomed buds. I just knew I had to capture that moment. 🌿
I grabbed a sketchbook that had been gathering dust on my shelf for a long time. To be honest, I hesitated to use it because the paper is very rough — a texture I had never tried for realistic botanical watercolor before.
But the inspiration was stronger than my fear! I started drawing, and while painting that first bud, a new idea was born: let's fill the whole spread.
I hope this new series brings you warmth, positivity, and a chance to relax. 🤍
Part 1 is coming this Saturday!
#botanicalart #watercolorchallenge #sketchbook #roughpaper #orchid

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1 month ago | [YT] | 10

Relaxing Botanical Art

Filming videos has become a real challenge lately. I used to chase inspiration, but now I’m chasing sunbeams and electricity just to edit in time. 🌤️🔌
But I’m so happy I have this hobby (and my fluffy assistant!). Art saves me from gloom and sadness.
Good news: The new video with this tulip 🌷 is in the final stages of editing. Posting it soon — if nothing interferes! 🤞
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! ❤️

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1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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A little life update 🕯️
Hi friends. I wanted to explain why the new video is delayed.
To be honest, it is getting harder to film right now. The situation with electricity in Kyiv is very difficult again — we live without power for more than 20 hours a day.
I really wanted to keep the active rhythm I started in December, but I have to slow down. I can only paint when there is natural daylight, and the winter days are short.
But I am not giving up! I am working slowly, stroke by stroke, to finish the new cozy vlog for you.
Thank you for waiting for me and for your warm words! It means a lot. ❤️
P.S. If you want to support me and Masya during these dark times, you can treat us to a coffee (or a yummy snack for the kitty) here:
☕ ko-fi.com/mysenkoart
#artistlife #kyiv #watercolorprocess #botanicalart #waitingforlight

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