why I'm spending intentional time alone & my pre raphaelite watercolour painting @theunexpectedgypsy

The Unexpected Gypsy | why I'm spending intentional time alone & my pre raphaelite watercolour painting @theunexpectedgypsy | Uploaded August 2022 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
An intimate look at why I've been spending some intentional time alone, hibernating. I'm not lonely and having no friends around is okay. Looking back into my past, realising I'm an introvert and hibernating in my art studio coccon. I've been watercolour painting, my own version of the Pre Raphaelite painting of Lady Godiva (by John Collier) and finding all sorts of magical gifts and insights from this intentional time alone. I'm also looking back at my early influences and inspirations and finding some treasures buried from my past. Thank you so much for keeping me company on this wild ride called life! Try to keep your lights shining bright out there! Love you all to bits, Wendy. Xx

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Khadi journals & paper
Strathmore mixed media papers
Arches papers
Fabriano papers
Windsor & Newton watercolours & oils
Koh I noor watercolours
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Liquitex gel mediums
Golden gel mediums
Caron Dache Luminance coloured pencils
Prismacolour crayons
Neo Color 2 by Caron Dache
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Mod Podge
Stazon ink
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Princeton Watercolour brushes
Daniel Smith Watercolours

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$A few moments to B R E A T H E A few thousand starlings dip and swoop in this awe-inspiring sunset murmuration. A breathtaking experience and an enchanting spectacle. Filmed on my recent journey back from the Highlands. (https://youtu.be/La8_HLKrWew) We dont actually know why starlings do these acrobatics in the sky. Some think its to gather in numbers to protect from birds of prey and also a time when they communicate with each other. The dance of these starlings was utterly breathtaking and during some parts of it, I actually couldnt breathe! I was so fortunate to be able to capture it on film. There is still beauty in our world! Come and take a few moments with me to b r e a t h e with these birds & send out a blessing or prayer to our mother earth during these very challenging times. Blessings go especially towards our Ohio, Turkey & Syria friends & other affected regions. May I add California, Southern Africa, cyclones, floods, earthquakes... an oil spill in Southern England, Nashville, ... (Or anywhere else indeed, for our news channels vary so much in what they report to us) Air, land, water, trees, plant beings and all living creatures From the RSPB website regarding the decline in numbers of Starlings ~ Despite the incredible size of the flocks, starling numbers are just a fraction of what they used to be. Huge starling flocks used to gather over Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast, but today you have a much better chance of seeing the birds in rural areas. The starling population has fallen by more than 80 per cent in recent years, meaning they are now on the critical list of UK birds most at risk. The decline is believed to be due to the loss of permanent pasture, increased use of farm chemicals and a shortage of food and nesting sites in many parts of the UK. I’m actually praying for a healing miracle, as sadly, I have little faith in the powers that seem to be... I do, however, believe that our words and thoughts carry energy and matter greatly so a small intention, blessing or prayer may seem futile but this is not the case. Its a form of remote meditation and vibrational healing and there is science behind it. And, of course, if we all do it, the energy is multiplied. I think it is so easy to fall down the well of doom (I do it, believe me...) but, lifting ourselves out, finding a small crumb of hope, believing in miracles, (I do!) lifts us, each other, our surroundings and ultimately the whole planet. So keep shining out there, even if its only a faint twinkle... We may be small but we are many & mighty! With the Biggest of Loves, Wendy. Xxx As usual, please feel welcome to leave your comments down below. We can share and offer inspiration and support in this very special community of like~minded beings! Thank you so much for being here, keeping me company in our little corner of YouTube. Biggest Everythings, Wendy. Xx My other Happy Places Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/theunexpectedgypsy Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/theunexpectedgypsy Shop ~ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheUnexpectedGypsy Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/theunexpectedgypsy TikTok ~ https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedgypsy FAQ! - Where do you buy your art supplies? I get most of my Art Supplies here - Jackson’s Art Supplies - 10% of your first order; https://www.jacksonsart.com/?acc=3bbfdde8842a5c44a0323518eec97cbe& store=jacksonsart_en This is an affiliate link (I get a small commission, thank you!) Where do you buy your clothes? Most of my clothing is old and from charity (thrift) shops but... My favourite online clothing store (stripey tops, vintage dungarees, socks and childrens clothing too!) https://www.jallostore.com/products/stripe-big-tee (this is not sponsored or affiliated but it is my daughter!) https://www.instagram.com/jallo_co/ Videos you might enjoy ~ Greatest Ever Guide to Journaling ~ https://youtu.be/503r4TkPNzE Favourite Books, Influences & Artists ~ https://youtu.be/dEHxFLJS2lg Flexispot Desk discount - £15 off code; http://flexispotuk.refr.cc/shineyourlightbright Music by; https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/r17bcq/ Disclaimer & Copyright ~ This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are honest and my own. Copyright © 2023 The Unexpected Gypsy All rights reserved #starlings #murmurations #naturebeauty$