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Andrea Wedell
United States
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Hello! Welcome to my CZcams Channel. I’m Andrea Wedell, an artist and arts educator. I've been painting and exhibiting my work for thirty years in the US and Europe. My training is in fine art, teaching and coaching. As an art teacher, I strive to weave both my deep knowledge of painting, and my expertise in adult learning and coaching to nurture the artists I support. My aim is to help you build technique, confidence and your singular voice. I was born into a family of artists, and have always had a deep respect for the creative process and self-expression.
In this channel, I turn on the camera and film myself in the studio working whenever I can.
In this channel, I turn on the camera and film myself in the studio working whenever I can.
Working on top of Old Work: Dealing with Creepy Texture
You can watch how I work large on top of old work in oil and deal with common issues - creepy texture and getting it under control, working big and how to work in sections, not being afraid of chaos, editing, and having the patience to let the work dry before overworking and muddying the whole thing.
DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup
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RF Pigment stick unbleached titanium
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RF pigment Transluscent Set - highly recommend !
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If you'd like to develop a solid foundation in abstract composition skills, check out my self paced course FUNDAMENTALS OF ABSTRACT COMPOSITION.
andreawedell.thinkific.com/courses/Fundamentals-abstract-composition-painting
For information about retreats, live and online workshops go here: www.workshops.andreawedell.com/
I'm Andrea, a professional abstract artist based in Northern California. I've been painting and exhibiting for 30 years now. My training was in France where I lived for 28 years, and I continue to grow and stretch myself as an artist. I've also been teaching painting for a while now, I run online live workshops where people join from all over the world, live workshops, I create self-paced online workshops. I also offer one on one mentorship and one off critique sessions. Visit andreawedell.com to learn more.
When I can turn on the video as I'm working in the studio, I do. I hope you get something from watching these videos. From my studio to yours 🥳
#RFpigmentsticks #abstractpainting #abstracttutorial
DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup
Product Recommendations
RF blending medium with dryer
amzn.to/3UHyvhl
RF Pigment stick unbleached titanium
amzn.to/4a0LK0R
RF pigment Transluscent Set - highly recommend !
amzn.to/4a2QkvG
If you'd like to develop a solid foundation in abstract composition skills, check out my self paced course FUNDAMENTALS OF ABSTRACT COMPOSITION.
andreawedell.thinkific.com/courses/Fundamentals-abstract-composition-painting
For information about retreats, live and online workshops go here: www.workshops.andreawedell.com/
I'm Andrea, a professional abstract artist based in Northern California. I've been painting and exhibiting for 30 years now. My training was in France where I lived for 28 years, and I continue to grow and stretch myself as an artist. I've also been teaching painting for a while now, I run online live workshops where people join from all over the world, live workshops, I create self-paced online workshops. I also offer one on one mentorship and one off critique sessions. Visit andreawedell.com to learn more.
When I can turn on the video as I'm working in the studio, I do. I hope you get something from watching these videos. From my studio to yours 🥳
#RFpigmentsticks #abstractpainting #abstracttutorial
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Abstract Art Workshops June 2024: with excerpts from a live class
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Update - Two New Workshops August 18 and 25 Two new workshops coming up in June ! One is is person in Marin County California on the beautiful campus at Marin MOCA, and one is online that you can attend from anywhere ! I don't run the live online ones very often. about once a year at this point, so if you're interested in that, you might want to jump onboard. Space is limited. You can find all ...
Working in a Series: create a cohesive body of work
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I'll show you my process for creating a series of paintings in the same style, not as easy as it might seem. For those of you who want to find a consistent style, that is repeatable and all your own, this is a good video for you to watch. DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup Product Recommendations RF blending me...
Integrating Collage into An Abstract Oil Painting
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I'll show you my process for integrating collage, usually pieces of my own art on paper, into my abstract compositions in oil. I'll also talk a little bit in this video about states of mind that are so important to be in when you're painting I'm mostly using RF pigment sticks on this painting so you'll also see how I use them.I hope watching this gives you some ideas, tips and inspiration for y...
Create Luminous Layers: Large Abstract Demonstration part Two
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This is part two of a demonstration on a large abstract painting in oil and cold wax. I'll show you how veering away from my original intention for the painting gets me in trouble, how I dance between chaos, structure, breaking things up when it looks rigid, or forced and how I add luminosity to surfaces that have lost their luster along the way. Ultimately this back and forth between chaos, st...
Large Abstract Painting Demonstration in Oil and Cold Wax: Part One
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Watch me develop a large abstract painting. I'll show you how I ask and answer questions about composition and color, how I take risks, and will give you all my techniques for working on dry surfaces in oil and cold wax DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup If you'd like to develop a solid foundation in abstract c...
Semi-Abstract Landscape painting Demonstration
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Watch me bring my composition and color into balance on this semi-abstracted landscape in oil. It was challenging and fun. Glad we caught it on camera so you can watch and learn from that process. DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup If you're interested in Abstracting Landscape in oil and cold wax, my new self p...
Five Mistakes to Avoid with Oil and Cold Wax Paintings
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Here are five big mistakes to avoid when working with oil and cold wax medium. Avoid some frustrating muddy overworked waxy results by learning how to manage drying time and a few other bits of information you'll find watching this. I'll also show you how I resolved this painting from start to finish. If you want to dive deeper into oil and cold wax, subsribe to my newsletter to learn about the...
Using Complementary Colors: Some of my favorite tips
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In this video, I'll give you some tips for using complementary colors to create focus areas, effective shadows and deliberate vibrancy. I'll also show you some examples of other artists using complementary colors in their gorgeous works. These are easy to remember and practice with. This video is actually a segment piece of my 6 module course on Fundamentals of Abstract composition 🎉 DOWNLOAD T...
Choosing Color: Easy to remember tips for successful paintings
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In this video, I'll give you some tips for choosing colors that create vibrancy, luminosity and contrast. These are easy to remember and practice with. The actual painting is a color study I was working on for a client commission. DOWNLOAD THIS ABSTRACT COMPOSITION HANDOUT: This is my gift to you ! mailchi.mp/25afea07de20/elements-of-art-pdf-signup If you want to dive deeper into the subject of...
Expressing the Essence of Place in an Abstract
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Expressing the Essence of Place in an Abstract
Do This To Avoid Overworking a Painting
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Do This To Avoid Overworking a Painting
Oil and Cold Wax: Exciting Surfaces, Bonus: Studio Tour and Set Up ⚡️
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Oil and Cold Wax: Exciting Surfaces, Bonus: Studio Tour and Set Up ⚡️
Oil and Cold Wax First Layers: No Mud 🎉
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Oil and Cold Wax First Layers: No Mud 🎉
RF Pigment Sticks over Acrylics 🎉 Fabulous !
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RF Pigment Sticks over Acrylics 🎉 Fabulous !
FUNDAMENTALS OF ABSTRACT COMPOSITION: New Online Course with Andrea Wedell
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ABSTRACT COMPOSITION: New Online Course with Andrea Wedell
From Small to Big Painting: Common Mistakes to Avoid when Scaling your Art
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From Small to Big Painting: Common Mistakes to Avoid when Scaling your Art
Working on commission : challenges to be prepared for
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Working on commission : challenges to be prepared for
The Secret to Creating Luminous White Paintings: Part One
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The Secret to Creating Luminous White Paintings: Part One
Cold wax and Acrylics: Create luminous thin layers with this fabulous water based medium
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Cold wax and Acrylics: Create luminous thin layers with this fabulous water based medium
Abstract Painting: Layering wet on wet in acrylic
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Abstract Painting: Layering wet on wet in acrylic
Color Theory for Abstract Painting - Easy to Apply for Great Results
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Color Theory for Abstract Painting - Easy to Apply for Great Results
Painting tip: Using collage in your composition
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Painting tip: Using collage in your composition
Painting tip: Fast vs Weak brush strokes
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Painting tip: Fast vs Weak brush strokes
Abstract Florals in Oil and Cold Wax - composition I color
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Abstract Florals in Oil and Cold Wax - composition I color
Great Tool to Find Color Harmony #SHORTS
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Great Tool to Find Color Harmony #SHORTS
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I love the process, I love the way you verbally explain your artistic thought process! You help break down the why? I also love the mark making, so cool. I’ll bindige watch you today thank you! Ps you remind me of Pamela Caughy that’s a huge compliment!!!
Thank you! Recently discovered your channel and am enjoying your content. May i ask how long it takes before you can work over the areas where you used the citrisolve?
@@Sunshine2Moons it dries very fast. Wait an hour or less and you should be good
@@artistspace thank you!
Lovely pretty, soft painting Andrea. I am about to start a 48”x48” cold wax and oil on board for my daughter in laws stairwell. I have never done a board this big and am a little nervous. I have no room to work on it upright like you do. I’ll have to work on it on a large table. But I suppose I can lift it up and prop it against a wall to look at it every now and then. I anticipate it will be physically challenging. By the way, you always look so elegant and coordinated in your soft pastel clothes.
@@jenfleming9412 good luck !
@@jenfleming9412 I’d definitely encourage you to work small before working big !
@@artistspace o I have been! Been sneaking up on it .
Hi! How do you prevent the paints from smudging after? For example if you were to sell and ship do you protect it with something? Thank you!
You wait for them to dry and that’s about it
Would you talk about color, and how you choose your particular color combinations. Is it deliberate or intuitive, or a mixture of both. It seems that we work in a very similar way, but your colors are way more vibrant. I know you use very bright and sometimes neon colors, but the beauty of your work is that none of your paintings end up garish or to bright. they read as rich and calmly energized.
Thanks Arline. I’m using a combination of intuition and color theory knowledge to make decisions ☺️
Choosing color is a very vast subject. I have a whole new online course called the skilled colorist coming out next week where I talk through pretty much everything I know and use
@@artistspace Thank you. Color has been so frustrating for me. I could definitely use some inspiration.
Thank you 🎉
You’re welcome 😊
7:36 pinks layers
Radiant White. Why?
Because it’s a very bright white
Where did you get the jumpsuit? I love it.
That is lovely, I love the placement of strong colours creating delicate flowers.
Get after that blue thing! Love it - how fun!
Is it possible to show your palette? So we can see you mixing wax and the paint? Mixing colors.... etc
Watch some of my other videos to see that ☺️
From beginning to end so well explained Andrea - and so inspiring to watch the bold transformational process of the original painting - wow! thank you.
You are so welcome!
Please mute the music. On some phones/laptops it is louder than the narration. I do not understand (and I am happy to be taught) why people put music onto and above and with a spoken narration. When we read to our children at bedtime we don't put music on. When we're reading out Harry Potter, when we have dinner with friends or have them around do we not allow them to speak unless there's music on? in normal conversation you don't have music as well. It certainly is not common when it's a teaching dynamic. Adding music creates competition of sound. If we go to a concert do we want to turn to the audience and say please talk while we are playing this lovely piece of music?
Thank you for your feedback. Please understand this is a free learning resource for you
thanks, Andrea!
Oh, so enjoyed watching you working. Love your colour choices too. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful process!
hi Andrea, I am new too your channel. I really appreciate the "realness" of your teachings. I like, that you explain your own process, so one gets to understand, why you are doing, what you are doing. It is so helpful, as I am a self-taught artist. Thank you much for sharing your experience so openly. It's a great inspiration and encouragement for me. ( by the way I live in the South of France - in the Ariege ) merci - et bonne soirée!
Wonderful feedback Merci ☺️
Dear Andrea, what is the best way to seal a mixed media canvas where I have applied wax in some places? ❤ And could I do a resin too??? 🫶
Unfortunately I don’t know anything about that
Paper seems like a strange material to paint on. How do you display this artwork, or do you?
I either mount it to a board or frame it in a floating frame
thank you for this inspiring video. It encouraged me, as I find myself in similar situations - and then have a habit of loosing confidence and giving up on the painting.
I’m so glad you’re encouraged. Don’t give up on the painting. It’s part of the process!
I like the way this artist takes risks and is not attached to the work until it is completed
If I use Winsor orange, sap green and dioxaziine purple as secondary colors will it be right?
The quintessential beauty comes through when you add the Andrea touch
Thank you !!!
I love watching you work Andrea, the colours are beautiful :)
I’m so glad ! I thought I had edited so much more on this very long video and only realized lots of edits weren’t saved till it uploaded!! Happy you enjoyed it 🥰
I love how you work and tell us what you’re thinking and why
Glad to hear it !
Hello, can you apply more layers of oil paint over cold wax, even later on?
You just add them ☺️you can use any medium with them
That is a beautiful painting. I loved it before you put the transparent coat down, but then, I loved it even more at end of first day.
Hi Jen, very glad you think so ☺️
Thank you for your wonderful video's!❤
You are so welcome!
So good to watch you work and think things through. The painting on the left looks like an abstract landscape if you turned it around. Love your colour schemes Andrea.
Glad it’s helpful ! Yep that one on the left became an abstract landscape
I love how bold you are with color
I work on many things at once too, Would you be willing to do a full studio tour? It would be awesome to see in detail how you set up your paints pigments and other tools. I was also wondering if you could suggest a good pigment brand that we could order. I have enjoyed working with pigments, and I would love your suggestionstionl
Sure I can do a tour
@@artistspace Thank you
C'est quand même rassurant d’apprendre que se perdre en cours de route ça fait partie du processus. Je maîtrise très bien l’égarement 😂
Et oui ça arrive!! 😁
💕💯🎨🎨🎨
😁❤️
@@artistspace 🙏🙏😊🫶🎨
Really beautiful color and composition. Thank you for sharing your process! It’s so helpful to see the decisions you are making in real time.
So glad you got some value from it !
I am impressed by your bravery to work and take chances. Thank you for sharing your process. Inspiring!
@@lisaflores2900 thanks Lisa! Risk taking is a big part of my process. Glad it inspired you !
Andrea, I recently found your videos and am really enjoying them! I've been doing wax/oil for several years but lately have been finding myself getting stuck. Its refreshing to see you do the same but pushing through, I really needed to see you work through that. Is there a reason you used galkyd instead of wax for this piece? I look forward to watching all your videos! Thank you for all the sharing. Diane
I use galkyd gel when I want more fluid paint with a glossier finish 💕
Loved it!!!
Andera, Love how this turned out! I've been hesitant to use heavy papers for collage on cold wax/oils. I've only used wax to stick it down. Just want to make sure I'm getting this right. You used yes paste over wax/oil even though it has water in it? I just found you and will keep watching! Diane in Oregon
Hi Diane, i used glue on my first layer which was acrylic! Can’t do it onto the oils and wax 😬
If I use these pigment sticks over acrylics, which varnish can I use?
I don’t use any varnish and have never had a problem
@@artistspace thank you that's a relief
Hi Andrea, thank you for sharing your thought process. Excuse my ignorance but do you make an enlarged print version for your client or try to re-create the original on a larger size? I am very curious how this works. I am enjoying your channel very much!❤
It’s a color sample for them and a design style only. I don’t try to replicate it
Thank you, I did see that on your next video that I watched! Your method of teaching is very well done, inspiring and helpful. 🤗💖
Great Video, thank you Andrea❣️I just ordered my Power Wax from a company called Sarafina Fiber Art Inc. in the USA. They deliver to Canada although shipping is a bit costly.
Ps where would I find your great color wheel?
Here you go: amzn.to/3vW04tQ
So ENVIOUS of your oil sticks!! Great video with great tips!
Start collecting them one at a time, that’s what I did
❤ hi Andrea. - just wanted you to know I’ve had great success using cold wax to attach collage to my oil painting
Good 👍
Dear Andrea, please tell us, where we may get this type of Color Wheel ! I didn't see that one before and I would like to by it! Thank you and best regards from Germany! I like the way your paintings have developed in the last few years!
You can find it in my CZcams shorts videos 😁
Found it for you: amzn.to/3W3LYkH
Andrea, do you ever come over to the East Coast to teach? M
Not yet but I’d love to 😁
Love where you took that painting. M
Thank you ! I certainly like it a whole lot better
Hola, muchas gracias por todos lo que aprendemos, a mi gusta mucho, saludos desde Bélgica ❤️
Sadly the Powerwax is no longer available, but would love to hear when another product might be able to do the same (translucent)
it is available on their website. It's a Powertex product: Powertex Powerwax cold wax medium. I just ordered some.
I just went on their website and both sizes were no longer available 😢