Start to Finish - The Making of my First Zine holly exley 2022-12-09 | A vlog following the making of my first zine, day by day. I'm really excited to announce that I've reached an ambition of mine - I've made my very own art zine!Buy my zine: etsy.com/uk/listing/1366569527/whalebone-whalefall-zine-by-holly-exley?click_key=0c207d7a6856824926ee593506d87fa2eab69dfe%3A1366569527&click_sum=6fed73f0&ref=shop_home_active_1Catch up on vlogmas 2022 videos on my patreon:patreon.com/hollyexleyDeep sea whale fall footage that I thought was really cool! youtube.com/watch?v=fFtcK1cK1ro&t=252s FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comAll *MUSIC* in this video is from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
We Really Need a House... holly exley 2024-06-08 | Welcome to the 3rd episode of Holly in the Hebrides - my new series documenting my artist life on the Isle of Mull. This week we wild camp on the wild beaches of the wild Ross of Mull, learn more about the traditional crafts of the island and I find a new spot to work from. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us.Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExleySupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comGAZA FUNDRAISERSMy friend Kate is fundraising for Ahmed Omar Mahmoude Al Sikaly in Gaza and his family. It would make my day if you could donate: gofundme.com/f/help-ahmed-his-family-in-rafahUrgent: Help Mhmed's Family Evacuate:gofundme.com/f/help-mohmads-family-Evacuate-from-Gaza?utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerHelp Osama and his family evacuate to safety:gofundme.com/f/najjj6-Help-osama-Family?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaPLr8Og0oWb4hwSKP7qZ1p2FRvs1h4gbpjKPBT3bx6hilq1csuYdeERlw_aem_Afrp2Ar4X_OpEp933QlneZnUT5Qym9sYJglSFayHzmVWx2lZ5u1FudeGxOrIi8mecCoK84iZkA8cSC3ODbsDP9sZMUSICMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Realistic Artist Life on a Scottish Island 🚐 🌿🌊 holly exley 2024-05-31 | Hello and welcome to the second episode of my new series, Holly in the Hebrides. We just moved to the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, and we're settling into life and work here. This week, I'm shipping out more Etsy orders, and we explore some of the wilder sides to Mull, wild camping by the coast and hiking. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us.Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExleySupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Freelance Illustrator Moves to a Scottish Island holly exley 2024-05-24 | Hello and welcome to the first episode of my new series, Holly in the Hebrides. We just moved to the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, and we're settling into life and work here. This week, we get the hang of wild camping and van life on an island, I post out lots of your Etsy orders, and we get eaten alive by all the wee beasties! Enjoy the beautiful beaches, coastal paths and woodland walks with us.Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExleySupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Launching My Shop From Our Van 🚐 holly exley 2024-05-11 | A chat about the renewed appreciation I have for my art practice. Plus, creating a mini landscape painting of one of our favourite wild camping spots in the UK , and sharing with you the relaunch of my art shop, managed completely from our home on wheels! Here's the van life artist content you were after (I hope!) Subscribe and follow along to see the behind the scenes of running an art business from our van and more about my nomadic lifestyle.Etsy Shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExleyFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com
All the Art Ive Made Whilst Living Full Time Van-Life ~ Published Illustrator! holly exley 2024-05-03 | In this video I'm going to be sharing every single project and commission that I worked on as a professional illustrator, whilst living full time in our van and travelling the world! From wildlife paintings for BBC Wildlife magazine, to food illustrations for a bakery chain in Norway, I've had a busy 1.5 years working out of our tiny home on wheels. Plus! I'll be sharing about a newly released illustrated matching game, out with Laurence King Publishing.Join My Patreon for Extra Content: patreon.com/hollyexleyMy Etsy shop: etsy.com/uk/shop/HollyExleyGardener's Match: laurenceking.com/products/gardeners-match(Available internationally, and in many book stores and gift shops worldwide!)Dog Park Board Game: birdwoodgames.com/collections/allMy Zine Video: youtube.com/watch?v=eugfzbOkp6E&t=363sJanuary Daily Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzpSQwY6oWUL7rYnULd3OqQNBD1GNzlg0BBC Wildlife Magazine: discoverwildlife.com/magazineWB Samson: https://samson.noFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comAll *MUSIC* in this video is from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Where I Went Wrong holly exley 2024-04-05 | Documenting how I take care of myself after a deadline to avoid burnout, whilst staying in the beautiful town of Stolac in Bosnia. Also discussing changes on my channel and where to take my YouTube content next - please do leave your requests and suggestions in the comments! Thanks for watching :)More content on Patreon: patreon.com/hollyexleySupport my channel: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
The City With a Message For Us All 🇧🇦 holly exley 2024-03-29 | Our last days in Sarajevo, visiting the Siege of Sarajevo museum, the Tito museum and the Yellow Fortress. Learn a little more about the city with us!FIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Im More Independent Than I Thought I Was | Introverted Traveller holly exley 2024-03-22 | Spend the day with me in Sarajevo; I visit the Tunnel of Hope museum before having a cosy night in the apartment block, working on a painting commission. Reflections on a city with a recent history of war, and how little we seem to learn from past events. FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMUSICStart your free trial and use Musicbed on your projects today (affiliate link): fm.pxf.io/hollyfreetrial
I Feel So Lucky That This is My Life 🇧🇦 holly exley 2024-03-15 | First impressions of van life in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a scenic drive to the city of Sarajevo. Plus, I find myself alone for the first time in a long while, in a very unfamiliar place.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMUSICStart your free trial and use Musicbed on your projects today (affiliate link): fm.pxf.io/hollyfreetrial
Follow Along 🎨 My Work Week in Spain holly exley 2024-03-01 | Sharing a realistic week for me working to a deadline as a freelance illustrator, whilst travelling full-time in our converted van. This week we are in Southern Spain. Hope you enjoy watching! Special thank you to all my wonderful patrons.Patreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusic in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration00:00 Working & Travelling04:28 Some Good News07:06 A New Day in a Beach Town08:40 At My Easel10:55 Late Night Update13:16 Cant Complain17:06 My 36th Birthday21:08 Summary of the Week
Vanuary Day 28 🚐 WHATS NEXT? holly exley 2024-02-01 | My daily vlog series has come to an end! Today we visit Setenil de las Bodegas - a top tourist destination in the region. Here more about what's next.Read my newsletter: patreon.com/posts/january-monthly-97512448Get more video content: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 27 🚐 Drunk Mice holly exley 2024-01-31 | Welcome to the penultimate episode of Vanuary! Today we are in Jerez, learning more about sherry and trying to keep cool in the van.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary day 26 🚐 Anxious Spiralling holly exley 2024-01-30 | Welcome to Vanuary day 26 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Today we're in Rota, visiting a sherry bodega and anxiously googling sandflies.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 25 🚐 Taking Early Retirement (ish) holly exley 2024-01-29 | Welcome to Vanuary day 25 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. We're working from our van by the Spanish coast and hanging out with retired folks.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 24 🚐 Unrealistic Expectations on Artists holly exley 2024-01-28 | We're camping down on the Punta Candor in Rota, Cadiz for a few days - and today I'm sharing what it's been like to make daily videos for 2 months, and balancing this with working as an artist in a tiny home.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 23 🚐 Hottest January on Record holly exley 2024-01-27 | Welcome to Vanuary day 23 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Come vulture watching with us today and work outside in the Spanish winter sun.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 22 🚐 A Famous Tree holly exley 2024-01-26 | Welcome to Vanuary day 22 - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Today we are enjoying a visit to the town of Coripe in Spain, and walking to see the natural monument of El Chaparro de la Vega - an ancient oak tree.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 21 🚐 Excited to be Here holly exley 2024-01-25 | FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Days 19 & 20 🚐 The Kindness of Strangers holly exley 2024-01-24 | Two days in Andalusia, Spain - experiencing two very different weather conditions! Torrential rain and gorgeous winter sunshine. Join us as we vlog every day in January, from our van.This Is Rigged Scotland: thisisrigged.orgFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 18 🚐 Its So Crowded in Our Van holly exley 2024-01-22 | Welcome to Vanuary Day 18 - recording videos every day in January, from our van. Today we're resting in a beautiful town in the province of Cádiz, Spain.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 17 🚐 I Wasnt Going To Vlog This holly exley 2024-01-21 | Welcome to Vanuary Day 17 - another travel day! Showing our meals in the van as we make our way further south in Spain.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 16 🚐 Its Not Glamorous holly exley 2024-01-20 | FIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com
Vanuary Day 15 🚐 Chips and Dips holly exley 2024-01-19 | Welcome back - today we visit the vets and get some great news, and juggle work commitments and travelling to the South of Spain.Welcome to Vanuary - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Daily vlogs in January.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 14 🚐 Tin Can Life holly exley 2024-01-18 | Welcome to a new week of Vanuary - a video recorded every day in January, from our van. Today we are in the capital of Basque Country - Vitoria-Gasteiz, where we will be getting some work done and spending time in a local neighbourhood taverna.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 12 & 13 🚐 Is The City Worth Visiting? holly exley 2024-01-16 | Two days in the city of San Sebastián eating vegan food and drinking beers, plus watching some Basque football.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 10 🚐 Thats it. Were Going South holly exley 2024-01-14 | Arriving into the Basque fishing town of Bermeo and sheltering from some wet and cold weather. Taking on a new project and travelling on to better weather.Welcome to Vanuary - a video recorded every day in January, from our van.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 9 🚐 A Painted Forest! holly exley 2024-01-13 | Today we wake up in sunny Guernica, before travelling to Oma forest (“Bosque de Oma” in Spanish) - an art installation created from 1982-1985 by Agustin Ibarrola, an artist from Basque Country. The forest is near Kortezubi (Bizkaia, Basque Country), in the nature reserve of Urdaibai. Close by is the Santimamiñe cave - containing some of the earliest cave paintings.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 8 🚐 Id Like to Lie Down Please holly exley 2024-01-12 | Welcome to Vanuary Day 8 - a video every day in January, from our van. Today we're in Guernica, in the Basque Country, a wonderful and interesting town. Sorry today's episode is so short... but see you again tomorrow!FIND MEPatreon patreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 7 🚐 Rainy Cosy Museum Day holly exley 2024-01-11 | Welcome to Vanuary Day 7, a series filming every day in January, from our van. Today we're in Guernica, a very important historical town in the Basque Country. We're visiting The Euskal Herria Museum to learn more about the culture of the region and enjoy some Euskadi art.Information about this museum read from euskoguide.com/places-basque-country/spain/guernica-tourism and info sheets within the museum itself.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary day 6 🚐 Three Kings Day holly exley 2024-01-10 | FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary day 5 🚐 Wanting to Learn holly exley 2024-01-09 | Exploring the ancient fishing town of Mutriku and hoping to visit the fossil museum. Things don't quite go to plan! We spend the night in Lekeitio, yet another gorgeous Basque coastal town and I discuss my reading plans.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 intro1:25 Exploring Mutriku4:20 oh no!5:34 thoughts on Mutriku6:51 Basque words7:36 being a student not a saviour10:46 dinner time13:20 Lekeitio
Vanuary Day 4 🚐 Our Dog Got Sick holly exley 2024-01-08 | Welcome to day four of 'Vanuary' - filming every day in January , from our van. A rough start to the day - but we recover! Visiting the Sanctuary of Loyola and the Basilica - with it's incredible decorated dome, dating from 1738. FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 Midge is sick & we have to drive2:49 Arriving in Loiola4:01 Sanctuary of Loyola and the Basilica6:03 Walking in Loiola7:05 Dinner7:36 Park up for the eve
Vanuary Day 3 🚐 Outdoor Showers holly exley 2024-01-07 | Welcome to day three of 'Vanuary' - filming every day in January , from our van. A restful day in an old mining town in the mountains, before we move on to a nature park up.Basque Murals Blog: basquemurals.wordpress.comFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
Vanuary Day 2 🚐 Hiking, Reading, Tea Drinking holly exley 2024-01-06 | Welcome to day two of 'Vanuary' - filming every day in January , from our van. Today we are in Zumaia, walking the Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, in Gipuzkoa Province, in Basque Country. And then we'll be heading to the hills, to spend a night in an old mining town.FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 food shop & breakfast1:35 what are we doing today?3:35 Geopark trek5:15 going to Zestoa6:45 Quentin6:58 Spanish vegan lunch8:05 van chores8:24 tea & reading10:02 evening walk11:27 goodnight!
Vanuary Day 1 🚐 January in Basque Country holly exley 2024-01-05 | Welcome to day one of 'Vanuary' - filming every day in January , from our van. Today, we're in the Basque Country, in Northern Spain, exploring the seaside towns of Getaria and Zumaia. Hope you enjoy, and we'll see you tomorrow!FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 What is Vanuary?2:19 Getaria3:37 Thoughts on NY Celebrations7:27 Getaria9:46 Arriving in Zumaia11:41 One Example of Why We Love Basque Country13:30 Books I'm Reading & Feeling Rusty15:58 Vegan Curry16:41 Good night
My Everyday Life On the Road holly exley 2023-12-08 | Join us for the last leg of our Cornish adventures. We visit some gorgeous seaside towns, discover more about ancient Cornish history and customs, and even get some snow! Hope you enjoy spending time with us, as we show you the ups and downs of van life in the UK.Thank you to my patrons! Vlogmas DAILY VIDEOS here: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMUSICFree Music for Videos 👉 Music by Blue Sirens - Bread Box - thmatc.co/?l=D1155234Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Pure Mids - No Time To Kill - thmatc.co/?l=17C7D60BFree Music for Videos 👉 Music by Naomi - Romantic Moon - thmatc.co/?l=9554C494Music by Alex & The Moondaze - Come Into the Light - thmatc.co/?l=DD0A6DC8
Trying Our Best With Winter Van Life 🥶 Feeling Disjointed holly exley 2023-12-01 | Our life on the road can leave us feeling pretty disjointed. We're moving from place to place and hoping to find somewhere that connects. That doesn't always happen, and we end up feeling a bit lost, with our days feeling a bit fragmented. Some days are just about chores- finding water, finding a hot shower, finding somewhere to sleep - and others are about exploring and connecting with an area and a culture. The latter is when we feel like we're doing van life right, and it's all worth it!Join us for another week of exploring Cornwall, in South West England, as we stop by the towns of Padstow, Newquay and St Mawgan.EXTRA CONTENTFor Vlogs EVERY DAY in December , Join on Patreon: patreon.com/hollyexleyMy Instagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMUSICFree Music for Videos 👉 Music by Blue Sirens - Milk Tea - thmatc.co/?l=BC653F0DFree Music for Videos 👉 Music by Naomi - Romantic Moon - thmatc.co/?l=9554C494Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Sam Celentano - Golden Idea - thmatc.co/?l=D8C8C01AClassical music in this video from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration
A lot has changed holly exley 2023-11-17 | We've been pretty stressed out lately, and so we’re excited to be finally taking a month to travel without disruption (hopefully!) We are going to be exploring Devon and Cornwall in South West England, following the dramatic coastline, and dipping inland to visit interesting places. Follow along with us, for the next few days, as we begin our mini excursion, balancing work and life, on the road. FIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comMusicFree Music for Videos 👉 Music by Alex & The Moondaze - Come Into the Light - thmatc.co/?l=DD0A6DC8Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Alex & The Moondaze - Alone - thmatc.co/?l=CB5DDB7DPiano music in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 intro0:45 exploring exmoor2:26 Lynmouth and Lynton3:41 evening routine5:04 a lot has changed7:09 greyhound cone of shame10:31 Woolacombe beach12:09 new commission14:08 outro
Escaping Capitalism Through Vanlife? holly exley 2023-11-03 | A video essay talking about our experiences living under capitalism and our desires to escape, and whether van life has enabled us to do that. A realistic discussion on van life, our experiences and the positives and negatives of this lifestyle. Hope you enjoy and find this topic interesting! Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Love, HollyFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comBackground *MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustrationEnd Screen Music by DONTSAYGOODBYE - insert coin - thmatc.co/?l=96838C1F
Slowing Down as the Seasons Change holly exley 2023-10-20 | This week we are exploring the south coast of the UK in the autumn time. I'm making rosehip jam on our camping stove, as well as foraging for sweet chestnuts and learning how to roast them in a frying pan. Artists for Watermelons Charity auction In aid of Medical Aid Palestine & The PCRF Link: instagram.com/artistsforwatermelons/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DI have been watching coverage primarily from Democracy Now on Youtube, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 News and Novara Media, as well as Double Down News, and Hasan Piker. On Instagram I have been following Gaza journalists such as Motaz Azaiza: instagram.com/motaz_azaiza?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== , Plestia Alaqad: instagram.com/byplestia?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== and Eid_Yara: instagram.com/eid_yara?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== . Currently I am reading Minor Detail by Palestinian author Adania Shibli, and next I will be reading The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance by Rashid Khalidi. If you'd like to hear my thoughts on this book, let me know.FIND MEPatreon (weekly videos, and a monthly newsletter)patreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 picking rosehips0:58 beach park up2:25 preparing the rosehips3:38 foraging chestnuts in the forest7:43 making rosehip jam10:32 roasting and drawing chestnuts12:57 new art work14:38 important info and outro
Artist Van Life in the City | Drawing in Museums holly exley 2023-09-29 | Spend 3 days with me doing van life in the city, giving myself some time to experiment and explore in my sketchbook. I end up being inspired by some amazing fossil displays in the museum, and explore those themes through my art. Hope you enjoy watching!FIND MORE:Patreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comFirst track: by STUDIO BEYOND - The Love Search - thmatc.co/?l=467886DE*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 intro1:44 drawing in the museum4:05 painting a trilobite fossil7:43 collaging10:04 pub trip11:32 questionable art piece14:03 summing it up
A Typical Day in our Vanlife ~ Before a Thunderstorm holly exley 2023-09-16 | Following a normal day in our van in Wales, Uk - working in my sketchbook and exploring and stopping over in new places. And, we ended the day witnessing the biggest lightning storm we've ever seen! Hope you enjoy watching!FIND MORE:Patreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration0:00 intro2:51 finding water3:45 rainy vegan lunch5:43 lakeside park up9:12 lightning storm11:22 drawing in my sketchbook12:34 outro
First Year of Van Life UK | How Has it Been for us? holly exley 2023-09-08 | A big recap of our first year living full time in our van, including a trip to mainland Europe and working away on a Scottish Hebridean island. Plus the main positives and negatives we've found after one year living this lifestyle, and how I am overcoming my fear of judgement. Hope you enjoy this recap!THINGS MENTIONEDDog Park Boardgame: birdwoodgames.com/pages/dog-parkTree Bingo: laurenceking.com/products/tree-bingoZine video: youtube.com/watch?v=eugfzbOkp6EWeekly vlogs: patreon.com/hollyexleyMonthly newsletter: patreon.com/hollyexleyThis is Rigged: thisisrigged.orgFIND MEPatreonpatreon.com/hollyexleyInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com*MUSIC* in this video : Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration00:00 intro00:46 1 year montage05:18 fear of judgement07:32 positives & negatives13:22 picking bilberries
Relaxing Van-Life Reading Vlog 📚🚐 holly exley 2023-02-23 | A relaxing van-life reading vlog 📚🚐 This week I decided to try the 24 hour reading challenge from our van, and record the results. How much did I read? Was it worth it? Would I do this again? Which book was my favourite? Watch to find out.The Book List:Climate Change as Class War: Building Socialism on a Warming Planet by Matthew T. HuberLittle Gods by Meng Jin Beloved by Tori MorrisonMentioned in this video:Coco Day:@CocoDay youtube.com/@CocoDayScribd: scribd.comMUSIC in this video is from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustrationLo Fi Music by Bmyshadow - Dream On - thmatc.co/?l=6DE5E6E3Lo Fi Music by STUDIO BEYOND - The Love Search - thmatc.co/?l=467886DE
Chatty Q & A ☕ for the New Year holly exley 2023-02-10 | My patrons ask me questions. I answer as honestly as I can. Topics on happiness, art creation in small spaces, creativity on the road, marriage, activism and the grimy realities of van life!Part 2 will be uploaded here: patreon.com/hollyexleyThank you to my wonderful patrons for your amazing questions! I appreciate your support so much!More content, and my newsletter here: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com
Artist Living in a Van | Nature Sketchbook ASMR holly exley 2023-02-03 | No talking to the camera, just sounds and natural conversations. A realistic, normal day in our tiny home. Exploring the gorgeous Spanish town of Cazorla, hiking in the mountains, taking care of our dogs and working in my sketchbook.Access to more videos, and my newsletter, here: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.com
What We Eat | Easy Vegan Meals In A Van holly exley 2023-01-27 | In this video I'm sharing what our vegan meals and snacks typically look like, whilst we are travelling in Euskal Herria, Northern Spain, in our van. Lots of cheap, filling carbs, proteins - plus beautiful local produce from the Basque Country. Hope you enjoy!Access to more videos, and my newsletter, here: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comAll *MUSIC* in this video is from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration00:00 Intro to Euskal Herria00:55 Craig's Smokey Pasta02:34 Snacks02:53 Mountain-side Dhal04:08 Mushrooms on Toast05:28 Chocolate Factory in Historic Town06:04 Creamy Shitake Pasta07:11 Carbs for Hiking08:59 GREEN Pancakes10:13 Remote Park Up & Tacos
Seeing the Point in Art Again holly exley 2023-01-22 | My first video of the new year! It's a day in the life vlog - as I work and explore from our van. Where are we in the world right now? And why are we here? Seeing a famous painting for the first time. Explaining more thoughts on art creation, and working in my sketchbook. Hope you enjoy!Access to more videos, and my newsletter, here: patreon.com/hollyexleyTHINGS MENTIONED:Countryside Chronicles Nature Journalling : youtube.com/@countrysidechronicles9001Brandalism : http://brandalism.chArtists & Illustrators Subverting Fossil Fuel Ads : instagram.com/Brandalism_ukFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comAll *MUSIC* in this video is from Musicbed (affiliate link) : http://share.mscbd.fm/hollyexleyillustration00:00 Where are we?01:19 Picasso painting02:24 Guernica flashback04:02 Finding the importance of art again05:15 Working in my sketchbook12:40 Reina Sofia Art Gallery
Can We Live The Slow Life Yet? holly exley 2022-09-02 | Packing our life into a van. Thank you to my patrons for being the best.More content here: patreon.com/hollyexleyFIND MEInstagramhttp://instagram.com/hollyexley_illustrationMy Websitehttp://www.hollyexley.comTwittertwitter.com/hollyexley
