Green Tree green tea

[wilomica]

When I was a small child I had a tank of guppies. We went off to see my grandmother. When I came back I had only one fat guppy. Fish may not be for everyone.

[Jimbodiny]

If only good things happened to people that did good, people would start being good for the wrong reasons. (Captain Jim's quote)

[treat91]

you got a great perseverance

respect

[DogbiteOW]

"It still hurts but I'm going to get up...."

After watching all of Val's videos, I'd say that is her most impressive moment.

[Naz618]

Great Painting!

[orbital151]

I saw that episode and kept thinking about that phrase too!!!

[kasumisman]

lol eat your cookiesXDD

[Beet1991]

Hy Val!

Who is that Guy who are u talking about?

Just courios... or wondering... or something...

(And thats another greet picture at all.. :D :) ;) I think..... :))

[kurapica404]

totally love the painting

the guy's story was saaad :(

[lvsseasand]

Thank You, Val...esp..for this Video...I have been having some hard times in my life lately...and you remind all of us...that "when life slaps you down"..."you still get back up & do things!"....Thanx Again Val....:)

Namaste

[ChrissieBeezie]

I've been watching your videos since your humble begginings. I love your art and your personality. You're amazing. :)

[citarasa]

Live Life to the Fullest ; Live a Fulfill -ing Life , with No Regrets ! (; P(;ACE

[blessed56]

Wow...that was awesome. u r a wonderful artist (i could tell the meaning behind the painting before u even mentioned it)...thats a true artist.

[LaPou]

think*

seen*

sorry :P hehe

[LaPou]

wow! i thonk this is one of the best paintings! ihaven't senn all ur draws and vids yet... but anyway i really love this tree!

kisses from spain!

[TwilightBirthday]

i would like to say that i think you are amazing.. and you have given me inspiration to start painting again...

[Purpelblur]

I really enjoyed this one...I can connect with the concept very strongly.

[mindyflann]

i love your spirals you should show us some tutorials on how to paint

;)

[AmateurAstronaut]

It's true that death or the reminder of death can make us appreciate life more. I thought it would be cool to start a company that offers to give people a close brush with death- and then a few years later they make a movie about that :( The Game.

[valsartdiary]

wow... but is there a real company like that? It seems a great idea to me

[AmateurAstronaut]

wow you read these old comments? There are many companies that offer what is effectively a brush with death but I'd be surprised if any offer that experience from some unexpected direction and at some unknown time in the future. We should go into business :)

[valsartdiary]

Yes, I try to read as many as possible :)

[AmateurAstronaut]

That's nice. I went through and left comments on all your old videos a couple weeks ago but didn't know if you'd read any of them. Just wanted to leave my mark.

[ttakdliw]

YES, It's called Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center.

A place to experience things you can not even begin to imagine.

[ttakdliw]

Five multivisceral abdominal surgeries coupled with endless life threatening complications. NPO orders lasting months at a time, painful feeding tubes, TPN, PIC lines, multipla NG tubes, coma, hallutionations, and several failed pain control attempts. Lasting 24-7 for 18 months straight. The list can go on and on. 1 year minimum of in home nursing. Zillions of shots and pain pills. Many many times, death would have been a merciful relief.

[ttakdliw]

2.5 years of prolonged suffering will not only make you appreciate life, it will alter your very personality.

Not a game... An exercise in survival.

[AmateurAstronaut]

I like this as much as Falling Petal, which you would paint in the future.

[macflyfilm]

You're pretty special Val, if you ever need anything just ask.

[TJohnC]

Val every time I watch you, i'm blown away, you move so much in me you are truly wonderful person thanks for brightening up the world

[TJohnC]

Val I'm awkward that's why I wrote here not there.

but why did you choose to live north of the eskimoes, it's so faraway, how can I cook a sandwich for you or chocolate puffed rice?

[usedforbattle]

Wow This tree looks so dreamy ^_^

[angelenethesecond]

Oh WOW! I REALLY LOVE "Green Tree"! Its one of my Favourites Valentina! Its soo Beautiful and colourful! . . . I especially Love the fact that it has Baby Blue since that is my Favourite colour:)

[emosareghey]

i want that one :(

[simonboyd123]

Reminds me of Van Gogh so much. Great painting.

[butterfliepaola]

you know i think your my muse i find myself sketching when i see your videos! yay keep it up!

[STRESSED999]

your beautiful val

[DARKBIRD67]

like your voice/Iam from oklahama/and i talk to many people all over the world and was wondering do all new yorker talk lie you do? are you from new york? darkbird67

[xanthia0619]

you love spirals dont you?? :P

[JRAR78]

Have you sold this painting yet ? GREAT WORK ! I need to buy this painting ASAP .. please let me know !!

[koushouk]

i especially love this one. the reflections and the painting are unique and a lot more personal. i just love that tree. and the texture is fantastic!

[cakimbo]

I LOVE this one!!!

It's so insightful to have the artist's interpretation of a work. Seeing the making of the paintings is unique, it attracts people. That's why your videos are so intriguing, because it doesn't happen very often in art.

Are you French? :]

[slipstream4industry]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOoo

[GuysIndex]

Nice tree

[ssapebut]

Your art has a wonderful "Nouveau-Kitsch" quality about it.

[piachilipeppers]

Nice tree

[eyemsoemo]

wow you're just utterly brilliant!! and i love how you explain your art as you are doing it-- makes it even more special when analyzing it! :)

[eckorex]

you're so beautiful and so are your paintings

[xOrangez000x]

Your paintings are wonderful and your videos are so cool to watch also! I'm tempted to buy one of your paintings now. Keep up the great work! :)

P.S. Klukehovede, not only was that comment pointless and untrue, but you just showed that true ugliness comes in many forms.

[ancientegyptiansmile]

that is a lovely painting. and also a good message! bravo!

[desichick777]

then dont watch her if you think shes ilke that...just push stop and go somehwere else..stop watching it.

[RainDropsOnRosesx3]

Wow. your just really pethedic

[fifisimp]

that is such a beautiful painting.all your paintings are beautiful! you are so pretty! i love all your diaries. nice work =] xxx

[beenana75]

I love this painting, and the message behind it... where can I get prints?

[xdreamone]

Wonderful painting; the colors, the texture, the spirals! Nicely done video, too; the background music is perfect. You make me smile.

[crowlandnm]

I like the guitar intro. Does anybody know what it is. I would like to learn how to play it.

[Steven5197]

I like that painting, right on.

[kumochin]

pretty =D

[Willish]

My fish died too when I was little, and my kitten, but the fish first and I remember crying a lot as well.

The loss of anything is an upsetting time.

[Seacallsmeaj]

You make me smile :P

[Olafur101]

Val, I loved all the things you did so far, each one for a different reason. The message of this one had the biggest impact on me. Nice that somebody reminds me now to grow at pain again, getting strong and tackling things, yes attacking all bad things! We have something in common, we both love dealing with profound topics with a lot of humour. The inspirations you give us are precious gifts. I really appreciate your weekly presents, thank you very much!

[kagebunshinnojitsu]

your explanation of spirals was beautiful! I love how u implement the use of spirals so vividly in your art and especially in this painting. oh yeah and that sucks about your boots lol but i hope u can get new ones!

[FreakySimmer]

I loved the texture on this painting. Really nice.

[AmateurAstronaut]

The texture is like 3D.

[Deadjammy]

slap slap slap pow pow pow lol love tht bit and the tree is very good!

[TheAlchemist78]

cheesy but true! :)

[jedimusic2]

Hey valsartdiary,

your Art Diary looks very cool

[breadnbuttah]

lol its karate kick...

but about the paintin glad u took out the red.. made it much better

[ToadyChan]

I think starting these art diaries was a really good idea. I just watched all of the episodes now, and I enjoyed every one immensely. It's as fun listening to what you have to say about everything as it is watching you paint the picture, and seeing the end result. You're very profound, and I love your insight. :D My favourite painting so far is Pink Glass; the end result of that image blew me away. It was so cool. XD Keep painting! *subscribed*

[valsartdiary]

thanks!

HURRAY !!!!

[blazcorp]

i will save some money so i can buy one of your paintings. your looking really good too. buy

[JeepsterGal]

Val, I'm a new subscriber and I wanted to thank you for sharing your creativity...your paintings are really beautiful and thoughtful, and you always put together a very creative and interesting video on top of that! I'm enjoying your work very much. Best wishes!

[charliemarley]

you are totaly beautiful and stunningly adorable..your art work is fantastic....

[Lildeemy]

im going to attack it! hahah great

[JonPatric]

Val, You are a very interesting person. Love your painting. Oh, yes I subscribed today so please don't karate kidd me....OOoh those BOOTS! ;)

[DebbeeL]

I love the story behind this painting. You are so very talented. Another wonderful video, too. :)

[stephychua]

gosh.. love the colors

[glennid10t]

you have the intellect, spirit, and personality of a true artist.

It's more fun for me to watch you take the journey thru your painting...than the painting itself.

Your art...is creating art.

thanks for posting your diary

[elnnie]

well said

[Mbrod666]

Very inspirational, I love you work.

[Lukie99]

WOW Nice work val :) I love that tree! Its one of my favourites. I like how it started off very simple, then it "Grew" into something else :)

[valsartdiary]

Thanks :D

[princessputter]

I loved the painting .. and the explanation that went along with it.. your awesome

[TheAgent001]

Once again, beautiful!

Val, your videos can make a massive video-book... on life! Its great xxx

[valsartdiary]

ThAnKs!

Hope u had agreat weekend!

[Alvette]

Its like a lotus flower who grow up in dity water and mud, but it never affected by it's soroundings and grows up to be a beautiful flower- like they was all people should live. Love your painting :)

[spin58]

You are a very insightful woman for one so young. Great work on the painting. Loved watching as always.

[augustinoi]

thanks

[IntrovertGuy]

When Val puts on the hat, WATCH OUT! There will be art on canvas.

[DaVinci85]

for some reason painting girls are so sexy

[bertalein]

Hi Val,this is tanja! i Love all your videos!! CAn you draw a picture in dark coulours? i love black^^! okay I would buy this picture^^

[Alexandraoxo]

oh val i REALLLY want to buy it, i cant afford the shipping costs tho =[ this makes me upset =[

i do like your brown stripy top tho & your Hair looks nice today, & i like the necklace, the one that looks like amber is it amber?? where do i gets one?!?! =D

love, Alexandra x

[valsartdiary]

Hi Alexandra,

I got the amber(I think it is but not sure cuz I feel it a bit too soft) necklace for X-mas... I'm guessing any mall or online may have it....

Painting price... I do have prints starting at 2 bucks youcan check my web... I'll adding new paintings to the print store.

-Thanks 4 the hair comment

I got a hair got and a hair brush :P

[TheSoulMekanik]

very wonderful, art in every way!! thank you!!

[96961587]

man u r so beautiful!!! ive seen all ur vids!! awesome!!

[flamesgal21]

that apple green colour you use is one of my new favorite colours lol

[ReesuhH]

I like how you asked us how we'd depict desperation. That question really made me think how I would paint that!

[kylieelise89]

yayyyyy

i love you so much!

you brighten my day :)

[Buliwif32]

You are awesome

[YamiKakumei]

I love your works and I hope that you continue your art diaries.

On another note, my first pets were fishies too. But a couple days after I got them, one of them died from getting stuck in the filters! I cried so so much eventhough I was helping my mom at the moment with sewing! My brother yelled at me too. Ehehe...

Keep up the good work!

[tyakelly]

i like the painting of charley chaplen in the background did you do it?

[valsartdiary]

thanks... I did it couple years ago

[tihama]

Val! i watch you everyday, so iv seen all your episodes many times. Keep up the awesome work! Your my inspiration, and now iv decided to make a painting every week as well!

I just saw on your website that your name is Valentina! i didn't know that, cool thats my best friends name. Are you Italian by any chance?

Love

[zilreed]

Ok, fine! I subscribed. Are you working with acrilic? I figured so since acrilic dries faster and you are selling your paintings on ebay. I recently got back into oil painting and I am going to get back into pottery as well after taking a break for a few years. I am really excited. Thanks for the video!

[aprilmay711]

Your artwork is so beautiful and inspirational. I always want to pick up my paintbrush and paint something after watching your videos because they put me in such a creative and happy mood.

[Yanitube]

Que bello!..mi favorito. ^^

[PHATSASSY1]

Thanks...

[lostkitten02]

Thank you for inspiring me!

[valsartdiary]

No, thank you 4 watching and the kind comment:)

[sabergurl]

This is my favorite painting so far. I love it! Please keep up the great work. You're a beautiful person.

[ImmortalZImbalance]

Aww. I think I like this painting the best.. and what it represents. It's very inspriational. Good work.. Sorry about your fish though... ;-; I've had a simuliar incident when I was younger.. But my good fish did tricks.. ;-; Oh well..

[AmateurAstronaut]

My sister had a fish that jumped out of its tank once but I heard it flopping around and saved it. Then we put it outside in a friend's pond and it grew to be HUGE, like 30cm.

[valsartdiary]

ha ha that's some fish :P

[jimmyyankee]

i watch ur new video 8 ,

the 

drawing of the arbol esta bien

oye aparte escaniastes el dibujo esta bien.

i like iy y aparte estas buena.

[bobopraupedudic]

i thought bob ross was good, now i have a replacement! thanks!

[vincantations]

Very beautiful Val. And I love the meaning behind it. I remembered that thing from 6 Feet Under. It does make you think. Great work!

[bobsully]

I am sorry about your fish. I like the way you demonstrated how art is influenced by our lives.

[MisfortuneLlama]

I love watching all your videos. The paintings always turn out sooo pretty. Mind you, I don't have the kind of funds to ever buy one of them... but you have inspired me to take up painting yet again.

Keep up the great work!

[valsartdiary]

:)

love your nick name

[saltydan5678]

i love your work!

[chantelle1013]

u are so insperational, i use to think my life was always bad but ive seen it through a new light even when things get u down. u have made me realised that everyday is worth living thank you.

[valsartdiary]

Thank you so much. I'm speechless ... I don't know what else to say... hugs!

[JR88]

"to make life meaningful", now ur sad again...

[Shola85]

You are pretty! (K)

[tihama]

Amazing like always.

[ellehcimewa]

You are so adorable, I love watching your videos! I get excited whenever I see a new one added :)

[dudeanwalker]

Like your view and your art, it's in my vlog this week!

[valsartdiary]

thank you so much!

[VivaToddVegas]

Another excellent episode, and excellent painting!  It was nice to hear some more personal information about you too. I think it helps to know more about an artist. I mean, you need to be careful on the internet, but it would cool to hear more about your family, your background, and your current life. You're a bit of a mystery... we don't even know what country you're in!

[faintstarlite]

I loved this one. =)

[ekul42]

I've got the same glitch for the last 3 vids. It gets to about 5 sec in and then the vids end. Love the vids though, when I get to watch them. Great artwork too.

[valsartdiary]

I'm sorry... what browser do you use?

I like firefox for pc

Did you try my web?

[ekul42]

I don't think its the browser, i think its because my computer is really old. Don't worry about it, just keep painting the great artwork. I should be able to watch it in a few days.

[Gsuslovesme]

Omg :( I wanted to see this video... but I got that stupid YouTube glitch which randomly ends the video! :( I got to see 58 seconds and then it went bye bye. I'm sad now. Luff yah Val.

[valsartdiary]

Check out my website. (valsartdiary dot com) There are multiple ways to watch my video... I post them on my website, on mysapce, livevideo, etc.

[Gsuslovesme]

I watched it and I LOVE that painting! The emotions expressed through it remind me of my own life aswell. It's beautiful Val! I wish I could afford it, but I'm sure it'll sell for atleast $300+. :) Nice job!

[michabou]

I have been watching your videos and I just love them. I wish I had a network connection, or worked for a TV network because I would push for you to have a TV show just like your videos. Thanks for posting your art diary, I enjoy them very much.

[rohicks]

out of all my subscriptions in can honestly say ur the only one that i sit down and watch every episode of from start to finish. Another great piece! oh ya looks like you got dressed up a little more for us in this one ;)

[valsartdiary]

its amazing what a hair brush can do

:P

[xgobobeanx]

i vlogged you on my page :) you are additing!

[valsartdiary]

Thank you so much! I reeeeeeaaally appreciate it.

[alagaesian]

why do ppl die? - to make life meaningful. i cn't let go of the thought. then i realize that it shld be the other way around. life is more meaningful bcoz we knw that we're only around for a short time.

[AmateurAstronaut]

speak for yourself, I plan to be here awhile :)

[alagaesian]

beautiful val. painting is meaningful.

[itfelldown]

I know exactly what you mean by feeling sad but uplifted by that kind of situation. It opens peoples eyes to what they have instead of what they lack. On a side note I've always had a weird love for trees, I love the painting, it's beautiful.

[arvakur]

its nice, but I think its more personal than the other paintings you've done. There are things only for you... and they dont mean the same for us. I wouldnt sell it if I were you... nobody will see it like you do.

[Sequoya]

Wow thanks so much Val. I love the texture balance of color in your painting. 6ft Under is one of my favorite shows.

[taragolden]

beautiful painting val...I really love it.

[coolsteevo]

nice

[xgobobeanx]

you are so talented vals. i could watch you all day. in a non stalker heterosexual way :) haha xoxox Jill

[valsartdiary]

ha ha ha

thanks Jill :)

[NatXotic]

Thank you for this episode. The tree is now one of my favorite of your paintings. Very nice.

Keep up the great work. I'm always looking forward to your next episodes. I myself hope to have something worth sharing on youtube sometime.

[burntonion]

You are the best.

[PeterXeNon]

the painting is chaotic but I can find tranquillity in the roots of the tree and strength in its trunk

[augustinoi]

hi, I like to know a what program you use for dit your videos ?

ikite ^^

[valsartdiary]

i use final cut pro... go to my website (valsartdiary dot com) I have an entire page there where I explainw hat programs I use and what tutorials/books I learned from. thanks for watching!

[specker8]

I enjoy your work. You are interesting as an entertainer as well as an atrist. Keep up the good work.

[superbligh]

Beautiful piece of work! I think it's my favourite so far.

p.s. Will you marry me?

[lonelygirll15]

Fantastic as always....

[theimplanter]

i like it but it looks like broccoli

[elbhenry]

My fave, by far. Your other stuff is gorgeous, no doubt, but this one is supreme. Thanks for sharing it!

[Frankiiee]

hey i was wondering what paints you use, do you use acrylics? luv your stuff mwa xx

[tone717171]

Every time see your video's you and your work get more beautiful

[krowanders]

Mrow! Fantastic!  We love you, Val! We all really do! Promise!

[lostkorean]

really really nice artwork

[neildw]

You just go, girl, and attack it! Love your vids, and this one is as inspiring as always!

[sharod7]

Yeah, I got in the first comment. Your a good artist. Your stuff resembles cartoons (NO OFFENSE). I'm an artist as well, I do cartoon animations and sequential art. I'm not all that good with colors though. LATTA!

[Princesspi]

yeah this is one of your best painting! :D

[dboony]

Actually, i really love this painting...well done

[ripe8888]

your soo cool

[PHATSASSY3]

Did I ever tell you Great Art,Your Art is so Goregous...

One day I have to have you,You will be mine Oh-Yes you will be mine...

[mauigirlrx7]

Your paintings are so beautiful and I enjoy your episodes so much. I look forward to seeing more!!!

[valsartdiary]

I'm happy to hear u like it...

take care,

val

[mauigirlrx7]

Thank you, Val, and Happy New Year!

Michelle

[lancenone]

If I somehow got a million dollars, the first thing I would do is buy one of your paintings. I can't wait to see the next video!

[nightq]

"Attack it! Attack it?..hmmmm...yesss....Attack it!" lol cute

[esther65587]

wow.. this ones deep. truly different from the rest. youre so talented

[valsartdiary]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[ezystreet420]

You and your paintings are awsome, keep up the good work!!! Plus I love your accent and was wondering what country you come from?

Thanks, Ryan

[neildw]

Italy if I'm not wrong.

[rslv]

My sisters goldfish killed mine. 2 weeks later it died from solitude. Traumatizing, but a valuable life-lesson at an early age! :)

Great video as always. You managed to spark laughter, thought and emotion.

My admiration for you continues to grow.

[valsartdiary]

wow...

thanks for the kind words.

I'm so sorry about your goldfish.

The "funny" thing about my next pet(following the fishes was a hamster) is that it just run away :( maybe I hugged it too much

[AmateurAstronaut]

I'm sure it misses you now.