Post 470: My New YouTube Channel Called "In Donna's World"

My New YouTube Channel Called "In Donna's World" 

I bit the bullet. I made a YouTube Video Channel and have begun the process of learning the intricacies of making videos, slideshows, shorts, editing, and adding audio. Getting your artwork out to the world and all that jazz on Social Media is a blessing and a curse, wouldn't you say? 

Creating a YouTube Channel and Videos

I've hesitated for a long, LONG time, but finally this week, I jumped into the tube...well YouTube. I don't like pictures of myself. I don't like listening to myself. I don't want to be in a video and always considered that I am terrible in pictures. But YouTube can be a great way to get your art seen. To tell your story. To show the world what you do, what you think, what inspires you. Terrible dilemma and I would think a lot of artists feel my pain.

Deciding to finally take the plunge, I know this will be awkward, I'll be nervous. I will edit. Re-edit. Edit the Re-edit. To Edit-finity and beyond! 

I suppose I'm starting off the easy way and putting slideshows together of various artworks and the occasional video I've taken. I plan to make process videos while creating my art and show art receptions, art galleries, and more. That's all a part of my world at this time of life...hence In Donna's World.

I've also read that people want to see the mistakes, the nervousness, the real you. Perhaps to prove you are real and not AI. But then again, artificial intelligence...isn't that what bravery at times? Well, here we go!

Here are a several of my first Videos and Shorts on YouTube. My Channel is called "In Donna's World" and found at https://www.youtube.com/@donnaliguria

Historic Virginia Artwork on In Donna's World - YouTube

The Making of Saltwater Aquarium in Shorts on In Donna's World - YouTube

My Island Paradise in a Red Dress on In Donna's World - YouTube

Washington DC in 4 Seasons Series In Donna's World - YouTube

Bear with me as the learning curve and the courage curve (to put myself in front of camera) are steep in the process of putting yourself out there. It is amazing all the hats an artist MUST put on, when honestly, all they want to do is have paint brush in hand and putting that paint on the canvas in front of them.

And I would appreciate your support and help in getting this Channel off the ground by doing the subscribe, comments, the likes, and your encouragement. Those watches and clicks help build the numbers on YouTube. Thank you all for your help!

YouTube In Donna's World - YouTube

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Post 81: Sea Turtle Blue Swimming 3, 10x10 Acrylic

Painting Name: Sea Turtle Blue Swimming 3

Sea Turtles are apparently a favorite animal with a lot of people. Maybe like panda bears.

SKU: 03AR21AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 10x10 Stretched Canvas

Price: SOLD

Framed?: Yes, a simple white floating frame

Edition Year: 2021

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What Brought About this Painting?

I read recently that artists often do theme paintings for a period of time. That it was sort of an exploration in the facets and variations around that theme and/or subject(s). Variations that can include, of course colors, but they can run the gauntlet of positions, textures, angles, emotions, backgrounds, foregrounds, time and space. Daytime, nighttime, sun up, sun down, a little to the left, smile like Mona Lisa, or "just act natural" are other options.

Or as simple as, "I already have those colors out or mixed up, so...Here we go again!". Some subjects are just plain fun or interesting to paint too. Maybe some one else can speak more elegantly on the subject, but I'm going with, again, who doesn't like sea turtles! They are FUN to paint.

The above picture was taken in the morning and the sun was shining through the blinds, but it did give the painting a cool effect.

Anyway, let me know what you think of Sea Turtle Blue Swimming.

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Post 74: There Once Was A Boat 16x20 Acrylic

Painting Name: There Once Was a Boat

Can you imagine what Noah and his family were thinking as they spent all that time floating around, caring for all the animals with them?

SKU: 02AC21AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Framed?: Yes, a simple antique gold floating frame

Edition Year: 2021

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What Brought About this Painting?

Well one morning I woke up with the thought to paint Noah's Ark floating out on the water. I didn't want the "bathtub kiddie ark" that you often see depicted and I did not want the stormy skies Ark on the angry water. Another thing I didn't think was too realistic was a bunch of the animals on the top deck looking out over the water. It just didn't seem that Noah would have allowed that or that it was plausible (Noah and family would have had to clean the decks), nor would the Ark have been built that way.

So, as I usually do, I did some research first to get an idea on what the Ark should look like without too much "artistic license". In my internet travels, what could be more interesting than some of the videos about Mount Ararat in Turkey and if they have found the ark? And of special interest to me is the Ark Encounter in Kentucky which led me to this video that I found absolutely fascinating...

Noah’s Ark and the Flood with Dr. Georgia Purdom

This is an hour long video and well worth the viewing and tackles the following:

"Was Noah’s Flood global? How big was the Ark? How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark? Is there any evidence in rock layers and fossils for the Flood? This presentation will equip you with biblical and scientific answers that show that the Genesis account of the Ark and Flood are true history." A very cool video.

In Genesis, we are told some basics on what the ark looked like along with the size and we know it did not have sails. God steered the Ark where He wanted it. We know it was made of gopher wood and sealed in pitch inside and out. So what color did that make it?

Genesis 6 to 9 tells the story of Noah and about the Ark.

What did the ark look like? 

The Size: is figured to be 510 feet long (from the cubit measurements).

The pitch for Noah's Ark 

The Color: was probably black, maybe dark gray.

Gopher Wood: The Mystery of the Ark’s Timber 

The Wood: Unknown tree today, but it was covered with pitch anyway.

Side Note: I would like to go and see the Ark Encounter someday. There are a lot of videos about the exhibits to check out so have a look at the Ark Encounter https://arkencounter.com/

I found this video too, its a good one. Fascinating!

The Ark had several levels and it had one window and one door. Think on that one a moment: One way to be saved and once the door is shut, no one else can enter.

How long did it take for Noah to build the Ark? It is estimated that it took 55 to 75 years for Noah to build the Ark, which also allows time for the people to hear about what was coming. (And that means the pitch would be baked by the sun for quite awhile too.)

We know that God caused wind to help dry the flood waters, which follows that the sea was probably fairly wavy to some degree as well and the sun would have helped evaporate water too.

So the painting started and this is where I ended up...

See the Painting in progress at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-painting-in-progress-there-once-was.html

Often I will look at a painting for a day or so before deciding if it needs anything else. I saw a painting of the Ark with a whale tail but that seems gratuitous, as well as a dove. I would imagine Noah and family had quite a long time of floating about before Noah started letting the dove do a test flight.

I also considered the top of Mount Ararat appearing from under the flood waters off in the distance which is the resting place the Bible says where the Ark is. Genesis 8: 4 "Then the Ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat."

Let me know what you think.

Also See: Is Genesis History?

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Post 69: I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat 10x10 Acrylic

Painting Name: I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat

Also known as Tiger Face. As opposed to "Poker Face". I keep getting songs stuck in my head...

SKU: 02Y21AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 10 x10 Stretched Canvas

Framed?: Yes, a simple antique gold floating frame

Edition Year: 2021

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About this Painting…

I come from a family that has always had cats, sometimes more than one at once. Yet somehow, I have not ever painted any of them. Weird, I think. And wouldn't you know, my first venture into the feline world of painting is that of a big cat; a tiger precisely. Well, all of our house cats thought they were this ferocious at some point.

Tiger Face

See the Painting in progress at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2021/02/a-painting-in-progress-tiger-face-10x10.html

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Post 63: Saltwater Aquarium 16x20 Acrylic Framed Stretched Canvas

Painting Name: Saltwater Aquarium

This was a fun painting to do - and pairing the right fish together took some research!

SKU: 01V21AC

Medium:  Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Framed?: Yes, Framed in a simple black floating frame

Edition Year: 2021

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About this Painting…

I always liked aquariums and have had a few of them going over the years but never a saltwater tank. Therefore, I painted one. It is a 16x20 acrylic painted stretched canvas with some of those brightly colored favorite saltwater fish we all love - including, you guessed it, we found Nemo.

Easy care fish aquarium! No fish food required.

See the painting in progress at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-painting-in-progress-saltwater.html

Update: Friday, May 7, 2021

This painting was juried and selected to appear at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery at 

15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville, VA 20155 from about May 25 to June 29, 2021. Gratefully, 4 out of 5 of my pieces entered were chosen for display!

Update: September 22, 2021

This painting was entered into a juried event called "Best of the Region 4" - wish me luck! Creative Brush is once again hosting the Best of the Region 4, which is sponsored by p-ART-ners and the Manassas Art Guild

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Post 6: A Painting I Didn't Paint

A Painting I Didn't Paint

I was staring at my canvas early yesterday morning trying to decide the next painting and noticed the play of light across the canvas. It was actually pretty cool. The dancing of light coming in through the blinds and the shadows across the blank canvas made their own picture.

A short video here. Couldn't tell you now WHAT was on the TV playing in the background.

Title: A Painting I Didn't Paint
SKU: 
Medium: 
Size:
Price: N/A
Edition Year: 2020