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Hey Linda! I've been hiding out in the nooks and crannies of CZcams. 😊

Hey Howling! The first horizontal is my favorite so far. When I look back at it in a couple of days I might change my thinking. How's all in your part of the world? Mum doing well? Cheers!

Hey Linda! I've recently been using paper pallets a little more often with the same thought. You can get some wonderful collage paper from those!❤️

Thanks, Susie! I'm so glad you like it!

Thank you, Theia! It's comments like yours that inspire me to keep making videos. 😊

Thank you so much, Theia! I truly appreciate you supporting the channel! ❤️

Hey Susie! Thank you so much!

Thanks, Kelly! Happy to hear I could give your brain a little break.😊

@@chrisloudart I wish there was a way that CZcams would let us show you - what you inspire us to paint

Me too! I've been looking into that to see if there is any way to do more with CZcams posts.

@@chrisloudart it would be so awesome - I would like so you could see how much you help people :)

Thank you, Ann! No, I'd say you're not the only one. I've had many comments lately from people who are trying to recover from something and be able to get back to painting. I'm wishing you all the best and speedy recovery!

Think it’s called ‘Getting In The Zone!’

Thank you so much, Gaynor! ❤️I'm glad my advice helped and that you're enjoying the tutorials. Welcome to the channel-keep pushing through those challenges, and happy painting! You got this!

It's funny just how easy that sounds, but we both know it can be challenging. When you 'Get in The Zone' though, that's when the magic happens.😊

Thanks, Danny!

Thanks, Vic! I'm so glad to hear that.

Thanks, Denise! Oh, for sure! That still might happen. I usually look back at my weekly warm-ups over the weekend and make some tweaks.😊

Thanks, Growing! No, I just used acrylic paint for this one. Do you mix acrylic and oil?

@@chrisloudart Ok! No, I don't, if I'm not mistaken you mentioned oil pastels in the video and so I thought you did.

@AllGrowing My apologies, you are absolutely correct. I had in my mind that I used wax pastels in this one, but I did use oil pastels. I don't create with them very often. Every once in a while I'll bring them out for a tinge of extra color. With that said, it sounds like a good challenge for me to try and use them a little more frequently.

Thanks so much, April! Welcome 😊

Hey Diane! Yes, I typically use a hair dryer for 15-30 seconds to quickly dry between layers. Even then I will still make mud sometimes.

Thanks, Carrie! I've never tried that but I will have to give it a go. Thanks for the tip!👍

Muchas gracias!

Hey, Susie! I was just thinking of painting bees this morning. I don't mind at all. I'll try to get to your questions as soon as I can.

That is so intuitive of us! WOW! Thanks Chris, appreciate that and there’s no hurry.

Thanks, Kathleen! Great question! Typically with intuitive paintings, I typically start off with some marks. It's a way for me to start playing right away and see if the marks give me any direction as to my next step. Many times they get covered up, sometimes a few of the marks peek through at the end, and then sometimes the become a bigger part of the painting. Just one of my processes when I paint quickly. I hope that helps!😊

Thank you, Susie!❤️ I'm currently working on upgrading my recording set up so I can capture larger paintings. Coming soon...

Welcome back, Ann! 😊 I'm right there with you-it's not easy to juggle several creative avenues at once and get the benefits of each. I'm excited for you to put paint to paper (or canvas)! ❤️

Will do, Kate! ❤️Keep experimenting with different orientations, it can be challenging but rewarding. Don't give up-you'll find your groove in no time!👍 You got this!

Thanks so much, Linda! I'm so excited that the 15-minute time limit is working well for your abstract paintings. Cheers!

Hey Kathleen! That's so exciting! The only thing better than a canvas that's begging for your attention is when you finally give it your attention 😊 I have several looking at me right now...😂😂😂 Let me know how it goes.

Thanks so much, Jan! I truly appreciate your kind words ❤️

Thanks so much, Dawn!

Thanks so much, Ann!❤️

It really does! It's funny, I didn't notice that for a while after, but now that's all I see😂.

Thanks, Wilma! ❤️

Thanks so much, Howling! I'm thrilled you loved the painting and the floating frame-it's amazing how they can really enhance a piece. Painting the inside of the frame for a 3D effect is a fantastic idea! What color did you paint it? I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm happy to be part of your artistic inspiration. Cheers!

@@chrisloudart thank you. The painting I did was more whimsical, 3 little naked goddesses diving in the water and swimming around a school if fish so I just extended the underwater scene into the inside of the frame. It worked, it gave the desired affect, so I used blues and blue greens with a touch of a warm yellow, and sand colours, yellows, ochres, and sienna. Its not a huge painting, and it was fun to do, I find doing whimsy stuff re energises the grey matter, and stops my brain from smoothing out😆😆. Ok bring on the next video, I am looking forward to when I can get into my workshop again 😄 Cheers!

I'm not sure how I miss your replies-I must not have a notification on correctly. Anyway, that sounds like a delightful and whimsical painting! Extending the underwater scene into the frame is such a creative touch, and I bet the colors you used must look fantastic together. I'm glad to hear it was fun and re-energized you. How far out are you from reclaiming your workspace? Cheers!

Thank you so much, Jana! I'm so glad you liked it❤️

Thank you so much, Theia! I'm thrilled you found it inspiring! ❤️

Hey Danny! Thanks so much!

Thanks, Ann! You read my mind 🙂, just trying to decide what size canvas I'm going to use.

Thanks, Kathleen! That makes me so happy to hear that! ❤️

Thanks so much, Helene! More prompts are coming soon 👍😊

I still cook a recipe I saw him cook on TV about 15 years ago-Irish champ. I'll make sure to wash my hands next time I make it 😂😂😂 (and pop those gloves on next time I paint.) Thanks for the encouragement!👍😊

@@chrisloudart to be sure to be sure!👍😆👍

Awesome! They looked so real! Thanks for sharing.

@@patriciadistefano7467 Thanks so much, Patricia! 😊

That makes me so happy to hear, Kelly! You're gift means so much ❤️ Haha...I am a little surprised that only one of my paintings this week was food related. Thanks so much!😊

Hey , me too, need to recover as well. Just tidying up my art spaces. Prayers for your recovery.

Thank you, Helen! Wishing you a speedy recovery-I'm glad my videos are keeping you inspired. I'm sure you're excited to get back on your feet and creating!❤️

Wishing you a speedy recovery as well, Thomas!

Thanks so much, Yolande!❤️

Thanks so much, Ann! I really love the bright aqua green paint as well. I ended up removing the white lines, well, at least most of them. Thanks for watching!❤️

Thanks, Elaine! 🙂

Thanks so much, Talat!

Thanks, Cheeri! I'd never seen anything of his other than The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but I just spent a few minutes looking through his art and it's wonderful! ❤️

I'm so glad you're liking these videos! I couldn't have said it better-I love finding and figuring out creative ways of recycling used items into art.❤️

Thanks, Mrs. Noodles! I haven't tried acrylic pouring, but I don't think it would be my cup of tea either. But you never know. It does seem like a lot of wasted paint to me. I'd love to see the tribal mask shapes, they sound really interesting!

Thanks so much, Nancy! So happy you're liking the videos 😊

Thank you so much! I'm excited for you! 😊

Thanks, Debbie!😊