Emily - You are now even MORE of an inspiration! Your work is amazing and has guided me to the most successful therapy I know: ART! Your self-portrait is breathtaking! Thank you!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind comment! I am so glad you are enjoying art as therapy, too!
@TrekellArtSupplies
Жыл бұрын
This self portrait is stunning! Beautiful work!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by my channel (and making these fantastic panels!) 🙌
@martpastor6378
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤wonderfull
@barbaragross7460
Жыл бұрын
Oh, Emily, this is Barbara Gross, and I just loved hearing your story! As I watch and learn from your inspiring and wonderful videos, I have advanced to the point where I love to look at my finished paintings and marvel how far I have come, where before I would just paint simple flowers and objects and thought I could not do more. And as I watch you, I have been wondering about your life and if you had children and a husband and how you started your career. Now I know! Your children are so cute and I admire your husband for supporting you and letting you go after your passion. That is a beautiful self portrait of you! Thank you so much for sharing your life and dreams. I have a greater respect for you and will continue to enjoy your channel.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Barbara, thanks for watching and for your nice comment! I am so thrilled you are learning so much and gaining joy from painting! That's my hope for every WM member!
@Natures.poetic
4 ай бұрын
I’m a new student on watercolor mastery and find your teaching style fits my learning style perfectly. I appreciate your genuine approach and thank you for putting this out there. I’m so happy you have found this path.
@amyblossom7486
Жыл бұрын
I found you through the interview with Steve. I immediately watched a few of your videos and subscribed. Watched a few more, and signed up for the Watercolor Mastery course. Your instruction is so clear and easy to understand. I am grateful you kept pushing forward! When I was in high school, I wrote an essay in my creative writing course that I was especially proud of. When it was returned to me, it had a giant F on it, and written across the page were the words “Plagiarism is against the law.” I had definitely written the entire essay myself on a topic I knew very well-a horse show. I asked the teacher why she thought I plagiarized it, and she responded that I couldn’t possibly have written it. She refused to change my grade. I was absolutely crushed. That was 46 years ago now, and I think about it regularly-as I perform my job as a writer/editor for a Fortune 100 company. So keep up the good work, and NEVER let those haters get the best of you. Just keep doing your thing. Maybe you’ll remember some of their names as you laugh your way to the bank!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you for checking out my channel and for becoming a member! I truly hope you LOVE the projects! What a great story about your writing--truly inspiring!!
@creationslandscapedesigns
Жыл бұрын
I remember when I started my biz almost 16 years ago, social media was so different. I would go door to door passing out postcards to promote myself. Now social media has made things much simpler.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
For sure!
@MDCampbell
Жыл бұрын
Hi Emily! I found you from my friend Steve Mitchell's interview video and so happy I did! I'm enjoying your older videos and really impressed with your story and your skills. Really excited to see what you produce in the future and look forward to following your journey! Keep up the beautiful work! Cheers, Mark! :)
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you Mark! You have an impressive channel yourself! I appreciate you stopping by my channel!
@claritzairosario68
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Story!❤❤❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Shuvah2Him
Жыл бұрын
GREAT STORY!!!! And your interview with Steve Mitchell was great also!!!! GOOD ON YA!!!!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dolores! Your comments are always kind and insightful.
@shinyshinythings
Жыл бұрын
The fact that the bear speed-painting took off was all the encouragement you needed. I’m glad you’re sharing your gifts with the world in this way.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@susansaffari7464
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting; but more importantly I love to watch, listen, and follow because of your humbleness and transparency personality and sharing. I am new to your channel and love to know more and learn from you!
@bleuvertetforetdepin7308
Жыл бұрын
Hello, your interview with Steve Mitchell helped me understand why I appreciate your content so much. Because not all great artist are great teacher. The fact that you've been a piano teacher makes sense. You've confronted yourself to teaching for years, and it shows in you tutorial. And your "Mom" energy is a huge help. I'm 38 year old man, I know your are not my real momy 😂. But I really do feel that generous energy and that boost of confidence trough your tutorials. Thank you for helping me reaching my watercolor goals.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! Your comments always make me smile! Happy to pass on the "mom energy"!
@floridanative712
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I am a member, and when I am frustrated, I know I can do one of your tutorials, be successful, and get my confidence back for another day. I have always struggled with perfectionism, and am just starting to internalize that my paintings are perfect for ME. If I am happy with them, that’s all that matters. I love your work and will continue to follow you!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
This is the BEST! So glad you are discovering the joy of being uniquely YOU in your art!
@bmccourry4585
Жыл бұрын
I love this
@AnnaRoseBain
Жыл бұрын
Loved watching this, and thank you for the shout out! The feeling's mutual; I think I'm your biggest fan.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@joannarowley9220
Жыл бұрын
I loved hearing your story! I definitely relate to the juggle of caring for kids and devoting time to art, wanting to do them both justice, loving them both! Thank you for your excellent content; yours is my go-to art channel! So relatable, so real, and so inspiring. Thank you so much.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joanna! That means a lot!
@hannastocksick7395
Жыл бұрын
Emily, i can so relate to all this! I know the struggle! I love being part of your watercolor mastery! Always learning with you. And i love the fact that you provide so many different subjects to paint in your classes! You are a great artist! Congratulations to all the effort you put in it!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Hanna! You are such a valuable and fabulous member! Keep up the amazing work!
I love your work and have been inspired. Don't doubt yourself, you are a true talent. Thank you.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@mchris1020
Жыл бұрын
Loved reading about your history that lead you to be a You Tube artist. I am much older than you but related to what you mentioned about abandoning your artistic interests (as well as others) to take the time to raise your kids. I also had come in and out of art (have abilities from childhood) but lacked the access to instruction and materials way back then. I also started a home business (cosmetologist) while my kids were young to be able to have them at home rather than in daycare. People who have not done this have no insight into the effort that all of this takes. I appreciate you sharing this and am looking forward to watching you paint! I became aware of your channel when I watched one that you recorded with Steve on the Mind of Watercolor.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind comment! We moms can all relate to the dedication it takes to raise kiddos!
@lyssasletters3232
Жыл бұрын
This piece turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. You always appear so confident, and it is helpful to hear the raw, real version of your journey.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lindaorosco2428
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy I recently found you on KZitem. I dream of being an artist and love watercolour, even though I've only just begun trying my hand at it. When I watched this video, the first thing I thought was that you MUST be an artist because only a true artist would have the confidence to prep a blank canvas over an area rug. 😲 By the time I reached the end of the video, I was convinced you are not only a talented and inspiring artist, but a beautiful human being, too You've cared enough to reply to every single comment! 💜
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Hah hah, no rugs were harmed in the making of this video. You are so sweet to comment! Welcome to my channel. ❤️
@natlisan
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful portrait Emily! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@acousticmikeb8119
Жыл бұрын
Some day your kids might understand how incredibly brave and talented their mom is! Wow, what a great story. Congratulations. I’ve only been watercolor painting for 4 months and learn something useful and inspiring every video I watch of yours . Thank you, Emily.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you, that means a lot.
@shazlawrence8189
Жыл бұрын
Thank for such an inspiring message. Your videos have encouraged me from the get go I've never painted before I'd only done graphite drawings then a couple of years ago I decided I wanted to add colour to them. So I searched the internet, KZitem, on how to to paint with watercolor. I painted along with a couple of artists but they didn't satisfy what I was searching for painting wise. Then I found your channel and was hooked. I painted along with your KZitem lessons but there were some lessons I wanted to do but were only snippets and were on your Mastery channel so decided to get a subscription a couple of years ago and have been enjoying every moment of it. Thank you again Emily for your inspiration and being a great teacher
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Wow, Shaz that means so much! Thank you for your kind comment and for being a member! ❤
@jessieadair
Жыл бұрын
I respect and admire people that put their art out into the public sphere with all of the pleasures *and* risks that come with it. Putting yourself -- your story -- out there is a risk that is bigger still. Kudos to your bravery! I think you hit just the right balance of sharing and I enjoyed learning a bit more about you and your journey as an artist. Well done, Emily!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you Jessie! That means so much!
@melaniesmith5473
Жыл бұрын
You have taught me so much by watching your videos! You were the very first watercolor artist I subscribed to. Thank you for sharing your journey. It gives me hope!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw I feel so honored! Thank you, Melanie!
@hattiecoughlan6433
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story Emily. Your work is just beautiful and your teaching techniques are inspiring. I am a big fan and now I feel as though I know you a little more and I'm even a bigger fan. Thanks for being so positive and fueling my own journey!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Hattie, and most welcome!
@kathysingleton8770
Жыл бұрын
You have made my life better. Thank you for all your hard work that has brought me so much enjoyment.❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw what I nice thing to hear. Thank you, Kathy!
@LaurenJeanArt
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you Emily, and appreciate your videos and expertise! My kids are 13 and 9, and I can totally relate to the demands and joys of motherhood. But now that they’re getting a little older I am able to paint more and have hobbies. One of my boys is a little artist too and I love that he takes and interest in art as well. You are so relatable and I just thank you and I’m proud of you! God bless you and your family!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much Lauren!
@LisaAdams.75
Жыл бұрын
These kinds of videos always make me cry. The inspiration through seeing others achieve their dream goals and then seeing how much time I waste never starting through fear and insecurities argh!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you Lisa!
@cherigreen4471
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful inspirational story! I have been watching you for several years and love your work. This self portrait is amazing and beautiful! By the way your children are super cute! Continued success. 🤗
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@frances7885
Жыл бұрын
Emily: you are so super gifted, your art is beautiful and you had me at the beginning with a horse portrait done in colored pencil. At first I thought, well if I could draw like her I could do anything art wise. But as I watched your KZitem videos and your honest approach and attention to detail I found myself excited for each new video you posted. Thank you, for opening up my world to watercolor, oh, and colored pencils.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
That’s so nice of you to say! I’m glad I can be of some assistance in your own art journey. Keep at it! 🙌❤️
@Mel-kr2mz
Жыл бұрын
Yup, I can relate with two small children of my own. Hopefully I can also have more time to paint when my littlest one is verbal and potty trained. This gives me hope ❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it does get easier! 🙌
@marikareimer4411
Жыл бұрын
Hello Emily, what an amazing story! TYFS your watercolour journey with us and the personal pics of your family. I do remember the Chickadee painting as that was the first time I contacted you. Thank you again for your amazing videos. Take care and see you soon 🤗
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following me throughout the years and for your nice comments, Marika!
@donnafriend153
Жыл бұрын
I found you on KZitem several years ago. I’m now 66 years old, but at 59 I suddenly became a widow. I graduated from AIP in 1976, worked as a fashion illustrator for several years, had children, freelanced some, worked at a commercial art studio, a couple of newspapers designing ads, etc. etc. But today I have a beautiful little studio in my home and I paint whatever I want to paint with all the time in the world to do it! Of course I greatly miss my dear husband. But I have found a love ❤️ for painting that I never knew before. No more selling my soul, [if you know what I mean]…I really love your videos and I am certain that for you my dear, this is just the beginning!❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Donna thanks so much for sharing your story, and I am so sorry for your loss! A good man is such a treasure. I’m so glad you are finding joy in the art studio! Keep it up! ❤️❤️❤️
@Clauds71
Жыл бұрын
You’re inspirational, thank you 😊
@tphan3643
Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing painting! So glad you share your gift with others on KZitem!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Artsie2
Жыл бұрын
Emily, this is a wonderful video. A great story. And so inspirational for me at 77 years of age. I am hoping to get my own channel going. I’ve had so many downfalls since I started my channel in 2018 I broke my back, had to have two knee surgery, and then last August I fell and broke both hands at the same time so needless to say my channel has taken a great Fall. I am better now and hoping that this year I can pull myself together and get it going again. I will be looking forward to watching you and learning from you and probably even asking you how to do this and that as far as getting my channel going. Thank you so much for your videos 😀
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Autumn, it sounds like you've been through some incredibly tough times! I'm sending you prayers for healing and a surge of creativity! You've got this!
@colleenohara7221
Жыл бұрын
You're a fabulously talented artist and a great inspiration!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@veryberry39
Жыл бұрын
A delicate blonde, a watercolorist AND a pianist... You are the ideal Regency aristocratic maiden, and I am so envious. 😂 (No really though!) Mostly-joking aside, this painting is beautiful, and it's so awesome how far you've come...and I also love the fact that your husband realized he was in an unhealthy workplace and was able to get out of it!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and for your nice comment! ❤
@sandjune2753
10 ай бұрын
I am glad that you made it Emily, you are an inspiration and one of the better teachers on You tube, I have followed a few and you are down to earth, informative, and talented. Some others get loads of people to follow them then start buying really expensive paints and expect the followers to buy them. you dont, thank goodness. I think your a great teacher and an inspiration to beginners and advanced followers. Thank you.
@lumberjill439
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! As a fan, you are an inspiration to me. Great co-interview with Steve Mitchell. I, too, am enamored with animals and landscapes. Keep up the good work.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@margie10101
Жыл бұрын
You’re my go to artist! I have learned so much from watching you! Thank you for braving the way. Keep going!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!
@OlifOks
Жыл бұрын
💛💜💖
@julieknoche1773
7 ай бұрын
I love how positive you aree in this and all of your videos!!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@rudylorenzo9722
Жыл бұрын
Hi Emily. I started watching your videos back in 2020 and it was a great way to forget (for a moment) what was going on in the world. I learned that you loved horses, and the piano. I think was part of the 15k ish subscribers to your channel and it’s been great to see how your based has grown! Congrats and keep it going! Best, Rudy
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support over the years, Rudy! ❤
@AH-ch5ro
Жыл бұрын
Not trying to be dramatic...but I am a little emotional after hearing your story! Thank you so much for sharing. You and your husband made a bold choice to "bet on yourselves". I am so happy to have found you! You challenged me from the beginning. I have so much to learn - but love being part of your online community. I am at a similar cross roads and am trying to figure out my next steps..and I connect with your story...espeically the "imposter syndrome". Watercolor brings me such joy and has sparked a true curiosity about the world around me. Thank you Emily!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely, thoughtful comment. Keep at it, just take the next step! You got this!
@DQ_ArtGroupie
5 ай бұрын
There's a KZitem video out there about how Vanessa Carlton came to write "A Thousand Miles", basically while teaching herself piano to blow off steam, because of how frustrating she was finding her Lincoln Center based ballet studies, and about how this little first-ever song she was writing as a side project...took off. Your story reminds me of that, only from piano to art and KZitem. The work you've put in to be able to create such amazing artwork, and such informative and useful video lessons is admirable. The role your also-amazing sister played in the creation of this painting is no-doubt a microcosm of the role she has played in your life and journey. In a way, the painting is a sort of collab between you two. She composed and took the photo, maximizing the light and shadow and other factors, and you modelled and posed thoughtfully, possibly with the story of your journey in mind, then afterwards you turned your impressive painting and self-portraiture skills to realizing this piece, on a round canvas no-less!! Congrats on this beautiful self-portrait, and continued success in your newfound path as a valued and respected KZitem artist and instructor!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
5 ай бұрын
Wow. I feel so SEEN! Thank you.
@Saahrish
Жыл бұрын
Watched your interview with Steve and it was a joy to watch you both talk about everything. I love watching your videos and learning from you. I literally drop everything when my phone pings and I get a notification that you uploaded a new video and watch it right away. I eagerly wait for your videos. I have learned so much from you and keep learning. You are so down to earth and caring about your viewers. You fulfilled my request of teaching how to paint white Persian cat so fast. I have been an admirer ever since because there are very few artist who fulfils request as they have a whole planned out schedule for upcoming videos. I’m sure you must have it too but still you listened to me and you won my heart all over again. I take your recommendations and words blindly because I know you wouldn’t recommend anything without trial and error. And you are transparent about everything which is a plus. You are an inspiration truly!! I hope to learn even more from you. And your watercolor mastery school is such a blessing. Each tutorial teaching so many new things. Thank you so much for everything! Much love!!❤❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Sahrish you are so sweet! Thank you for all the kind comments and for watching my videos!
@chantalrochon3566
Жыл бұрын
Amazing life story❤❤❤❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chantal!
@leslie-annepepin8927
Жыл бұрын
Your story is very inspirational! You are an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your story.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! ❤
@IssyCee
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Emily for sharing your work and reviews. I really enjoy watching and learning watercolouring tips from you. It definitely helped me get better. Keep going strong!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! ❤
@inger_musicart5620
Жыл бұрын
I loved hearing your story and I think you are amazing! You deserve tons and tons of subscribers because your content is golden. One of the things I enjoy is the always encouraging way you teach. Best of luck towards 100K and beyond ❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw, I appreciate that!
@monalisamackey783
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Emily 😊…this is a very encouraging video for me! Your self-portrait is very beautiful too 💕
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kelseywood174
Жыл бұрын
You are one of my absolute favorites!! Keep on doing your thing girl 😊
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks, Kelsey!
@LaRaArtUnlimited
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on for 100k!!🎉🎉 The painting is lovely
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MyLifeInTheDesert
Жыл бұрын
I’m working 10 hours a day in a corporate job and I hate it. I will probably die without ever having made a living doing something I enjoy. That’s a scary thought. And now, mid life, it’s so hard to make a leap. Good for you and your husband taking the risks to build a happier life
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
It’s never too late! I hope you’ll find the opportunity to make a change! Hang in there! ❤️
@Lindamirth
Жыл бұрын
Good Job Emily! You are doing it!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Linda!
@sallygreenfield6991
Жыл бұрын
We are SO SIMILAR! I began life as a musician as well...I played (French) horn professionally with an opera company part time and worked several other menial jobs to survive. I did that for years. I found my passion in anthropology (and teaching), and have been doing a PhD for the past four years. I never would have guessed, as I sat in that orchestra pit feeling stressed, anxious, and knowing that I wanted more out of life, that I'd be where I am today, but I wouldn't change ANY of it. I paint watercolors as well, but not anything like what you do. I actually enjoy not being good at it. I know that sounds crazy, but there's no pressure, I just create. And I love that outlet. Anyway, keep being you! I love your videos and your art (and the fact that something SO different from anything that I do can still be technically the same thing...lol!).
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
I love that you found and pursued your passion!
@shookupartable
8 ай бұрын
Emily you are amazing artist! Great story I try to paint myself as a single dad, my wife passed away 11 years ago and my son Emerson is my heart! I wish I could post a portrait I did of him after the lapis lazuli painting you did is the girl! So cool. I want to join watercolor mastery but I’m not sure how much I can afford right now! Please keep up the great work and I will keep painting along side of you again. Thank you
@shookupartable
8 ай бұрын
I spend most of my time doing commissions of pets for friends
@EmilyOlsonArt
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your story! I’m so sorry you lost your wife-that’s unimaginable grief. I love that you painted your son-what a beautiful way to express your devotion to him. Thanks for your comments and I wish you all the best! 💕
@melissalarsen5418
Жыл бұрын
Same girl! I love watching your videos ❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Melissa!
@courtneyB369
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing- you are such a joy and I’m so grateful I found you years ago 💗
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@kathrynk6790
Жыл бұрын
Hi Emily! So excited about your channel (thanks Steve Mitchell for your recommendation). Watercolor is my escape-stepped away from it for a while but found my way back. Your art is amazing! Looking forward to following you.
@EmilyOlsonArt
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking out my channel! 🙏🏻
@nancydavidson4899
Жыл бұрын
I decided to have a look at your channel after seeing your interview on MOW. I really enjoyed watching your approach to the more complicated painting and like Steve, was really impressed by the landscape hanging behind you. I’ve subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more. I hope you hit your 100k soon.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! ❤
@kimelnasser6124
Жыл бұрын
This portrait is amazing! Thank you for sharing your story
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kim!
@ohmymy40
Жыл бұрын
Well done.. well said. You're always an inspiration in so many ways.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Betsy!
@sweetgrandmaadeline5994
Жыл бұрын
I love your artwork and the encouragement you give to those of us that would love to one paint like you do. Please keep it up. 😘
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@carolhestand2561
Жыл бұрын
Emily, you are very very talented and brave. I finally got brave enough to put some of my work on instagram. I'm 65 not as experienced in art as you are and will probably never make a video. your self portrait is beautiful!!! Thank you always.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much, Carol! Keep bravely making Art! ❤️
@maryjotannehill7849
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely story. I enjoy watching you so much.
@nataliemaclise3022
Жыл бұрын
As a member of Watercolor Mastery and a number one fan of you, Emily, congratulations on all of your accomplishments. I love watching your personal story videos as much as your painting tutorials. Becoming a member of Watercolor Mastery has provided me with the perfect way of learning watercolor painting. Thank you. Your self-portrait is beautiful and represents the inspirational person you are. Best of luck.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
What a kind comment, Natalie! Thanks so much for being a member and for letting me be a part of your painting journey!
@hannastocksick7395
Жыл бұрын
I am fan number1!1 😂😂😂
@cindyben22
4 ай бұрын
I am also a new Watercolor Mastery student, and I enjoy your presentations. Thanks for sharing your story!
@michelleannette7994
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing, gives me hope❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks for the nice comment!
@laureleureka1313
Жыл бұрын
My husband now retired was a mechanical engineer. At one point he had to switch jobs and work in sales. Just like your husband it was torture. He was so stressed and so grateful he found another engineering job. I love you paintings and so glad I found your channel. Thank you.
@K.ART_vlog
Жыл бұрын
very nice ❤️😍
@Sherrylearnsart
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I would never have guessed that you haven't been a professional artist for many years. I stumbled into watercoloring painting last year and I think I saw your work on Instagram. I have learned so much from Watercolor Mastery and thoroughly enjoy painting with you. Maybe you could do a (no fuss) painting class on a weekend day for us Denver-Boulder folks! Though I do wonder how I will pause and rewind you??!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being a member! In-person workshops are most likely coming (in 2024). I will be at PACE in Westminster in June if you'd like to come hang out with some amazing plein air artists!
@tasticola
Жыл бұрын
Emily, you rock! What a beautiful story, family and art piece. In fact, the whole video was really well done. Congrats on your channel's growth. Have a lovely day x Nell.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ednayokum8588
Жыл бұрын
Keep it up. You are doing great. I am really enjoying learning from you and excited about the future. Love your vibe.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lorrainebrown6364
Жыл бұрын
I love your talent (aka hard work), channel and Watercolor Mastery course I signed up for. I enjoy all of it!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and for joining the membership! ❤
@mariem5990
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the channel. Your work is amazing and I love your beautiful energy.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! ❤
@khrisabuid4315
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@bajiron
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your story! Enjoyed it!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@carlaferreira6276
Жыл бұрын
This was very encouraging to see! As a mother of two trying to start an art career, it was exactly what I needed to hear. I can't see myself doing art videos, as I'm very shy, but it is inspiring altogether. I wish all the best for you and your family. Love from Europe.
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you Carla! Glad you feel inspired!
@GlenysJW
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your inspiration and all of the knowledge you share with us. I love your style and relaxed way of teaching and also love the art. I hope to use the knowledge gained, now that I'm retired, to do some pet portraits. I have a ways to go but will "stick to it"! I also love photography and may couple that with the painting. Again, thank you for all that you do! Also, The self-portrait is beautiful!!!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Glenys! Pet portraits are the BEST! Have fun pursuing your art! ❤
@mooran227
Жыл бұрын
Emily! I love your videos. I’m an artist but don’t know how to use watercolor 😅 and your video was the one that pulled me out of that shell. I did your raccoon watercolor painting with you while it was playing on YT. I started to paint and loving watercolor now. It’s easy to take everywhere with you to paint. Thank you for sharing your talent. And congratulations! You are closer to 100k. I hope you get there tomorrow 😊
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
@simonettahelena986
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a beautiful job well done! I’ve thought about making a KZitem channel to teach some of the arts; but never did. Truth is, you and some other content creators do such a thorough, spectacular job; that I’d be at a loss to try and offer new, supportive additional information at this time. Sometimes, I watch channels like yours because creating art in my studio can be isolating, so keeping these videos on in the background keep me company. Love your self portrait, btw.
@Blick_Art
Жыл бұрын
This is a terrific story! There are so many people who could benefit from making art, who are afraid to try. Thanks for sharing this!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by and for commenting! I enjoy hearing other artists' stories, too--so I thought it was time to share. :)
@sreihart
Жыл бұрын
You continue to amaze me with your beautiful work, and I love the self-portrait! I began painting when Donna Dewberry came on the scene and I bought one of her kits. I soon became bored with tole painting and wanted to venture into something more challenging. Of course watercolor really sparked my interest. I've always loved the look of watercolor and loved the ease of clean-up, portability and challenge that watercolor provides. Like you, my journey has been on again, off again. I'm nearing 70 years old and decided now is the time to really be steady with my painting. I find your channel so full of inspiration and encouragement. God bless you! And I would love to know where you got those frames for your paintings that is at the beginning of the video. That's exactly what I've been looking for!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment! My frames are called Ambiance Gallery wood frames from Jerry’s Artarama.
@Lisa-gs9ke
Жыл бұрын
This is your best one yet! Although I love all your work. Keep the videos coming!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Lisa!
@irenedeprov
4 ай бұрын
Emily, your story is so inspiring to me because I seem to follow your steps… I have a 4 year old daughter and I also feel for the first time from the day she was born that I can finally think about what I want and invest in that. So I also started painting. I’m also a product designer, but my contract is coming to an end and to be honest I need to apply for other jobs in order to add money to family budget, but I feel kinda burnt out with my job and my soul just wants to continue to create. I’m definitely not good yet for teaching, as I’m starting out myself and I have a HUGE imposter syndrome… but maybe one day I’ll pull the trigger just as you did 😊
@glenda7921
Жыл бұрын
Behind every great woman….so lovely that you shared your partnership. Congrats on your success. I joined your channel at 76k and can’t wait to see your golden plaque. I know you’ll get there. 👍🇨🇦
@scoobydoozie65
Жыл бұрын
Being a single guy and also defending single women, greatness can be accomplished in so many variations and lifestyles without the phrase "Behind every great woman....". How about "Behind some great women..." instead. Peace and happiness to you. "Women are doin' it for themselves..." 🎶
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Glenda! I do have a solid life partner! I appreciate your kind comments and support!
@elizabethhumphrey9055
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! ❤
@starlaferguson1893
Жыл бұрын
You are the 1st artist I signed up with. You took the frustration out of watercolors for me. So glad your journey has been a blessing for your family. You have been a blessing for so very many! Now I get to bless others with my gifts of watercolor art, which in turn blesses me. Keep teaching and growing. Thanks Emily❤
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
That's so great to hear! Thanks for being a member!
@eilidghmacdowell3204
Жыл бұрын
Your tutorials are so fantastic- you made enduring a pandemic much more tolerable & I produced some pretty good art thanks to your videos. Keep it up!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
YAY for making paintings you love! 🤗
@artbyjuud
Жыл бұрын
Great story. Thanks for sharing!
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hollybythesea78
5 ай бұрын
I haven’t seen this before. I really enjoyed hearing your story.
@notclagnew
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I am a new-ish student on Watercolor Mastery - haven't posted yet - and also interested in setting up a business. So surprising to hear how you still felt like an imposter a year in! So please you found your way through.
@thomaskauffman983
Жыл бұрын
Impressive talent. Pretty brave to apply gesso on top of a Persian rug. 😀
@EmilyOlsonArt
Жыл бұрын
Hah hah, or idiotic?
@suze7268
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Well done both of you, for taking the brave steps & doing so very well. Your self-portrait is wonderful! I wish you continued success & every happiness ❤😊
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