Let Go and Create! Spontaneous Abstract Painting Exercise
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- In this intuitive art demo video, I'm jumping into a spontaneous abstract painting exercise designed to help you let go and create. We're embracing the chaos with a 15-minute time limit, focusing purely on spontaneity and expression. No overthinking allowed! This tutorial is all about letting go of control and seeing where your instincts take you.
I kicked off this intuitive painting session with some charcoal and black alcohol marker marks, knowing they might not survive the entire process. Drying layers quickly with a hairdryer, I made sure you didn’t have to watch paint dry - literally! The main aim here was to jump in and start painting without any specific prompts, just a few tubes of paint and a time limit to guide me. This is about being spontaneous and seeing what emerges. (If you’re looking for more specific prompts with guidelines, check out “50 Abstract Warm-up Painting Prompts" www.etsy.com/listing/16615441...)
Throughout this painting exercise, I aimed to be as expressive and intuitive as possible. The goal wasn't to create a masterpiece but to enjoy the process of free-form painting and let my creativity flow. I found myself getting lost in the act of putting paint down, reacting to it, and repeating the process. It's amazing what can happen when you allow yourself to be instinctual and free.
This exercise reminded me of Henri Matisse's quote, "Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working." By letting go and embracing spontaneity, I discovered a little figure in the painting, which I later highlighted at the end of the video.
I painted on 140lb watercolor paper in my sketchbook which I taped off to an 8x10 inch area. Remember, the key to these warm-up exercises is to enjoy the process and let your creativity shine. Don't focus on the end result; focus on the joy of creating. Let's get messy and have fun with this spontaneous art journey!
And remember, keep on painting!
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I meticulously plan my spontaneity . 👍 "Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up eger to work." - Chuck Close
Love that, DG! Chuck Close’s words are spot on-showing up ready to work is where the magic happens.
I'm interested in tutorials on large canvas. Many of your videos are "quick," "5 minute," and "warm up." I would appreciate longer, start-to-finish demos. Thank you.
Hey Jan! Thanks for your feedback. I just started working on a better video set-up in my studio so I can do just that-larger canvas paintings. My studio is fairly small and it's difficult to capture larger paintings with my current set-up. Stay tuned...
It's really good, this was not playing... this is creating. Ann
Thanks so much, Ann! I feel like every time I create-it's the same as playing.
Truly amazing transformation from oranges and yellows to beautiful blues.
Thank you so much!😊
This was really fun to watch! Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Great. What a cool video. One of the best bits about watching you paint is that you always catch me out. All that mass of warm colours ended up covered in cool ones. I think you are a great teacher to help unlock the flow of creativity Chris. Your videos show how much can be achieved in a modest length of time😊😊😊
Thanks, Emmanuel! The great thing about painting in such a short time frame is that I'm usually surprised with the direction I go in. It's always excited to see where the painting ends up (even if it's just mud sometimes).
How has your painting been going? I haven't had a chance to hop on Instagram much over the last few weeks, other than to post a couple paintings. I'll hop on this weekend to see what you've been up to.
Cheers 👍
Cheers, Paul!
I love your painting. I bought your « 50 abstract » I really enjoy following the exercises . It gets better and better but never beautiful like you❤. And sometimes I’m not sure I followed the instructions correctly but I try . Thanks for your video
Thank you, Guigui! I'm so happy that you like the exercises. Just keep painting and they will get better.😊 Follow the instructions however you understand them. Everyone probably reads them differently. As long as you paint, that's all that matters.❤️
And i would love to see more of your digital work. 😊
I'm going to try and put out a quick video this upcoming week with another digital piece.😊 Have you tried working digitally at all?
@chrisloudart Hi Chris, Exam period, so lots of marking and not enough painting. Not sure about digital art. I try not to be on my phone if I can avoid it, and I have no other device at home. I think I might like it to play in abstract forms, but nothing beats the hands on tools in hand, I suspect.👍
I couldn't agree more-both on staying off the phone and creating with actual paint and tools! I'm sure you're quite busy this time of year with school, hopefully, you'll have plenty of time soon to get back to more painting.
Amazing job! I thought I saw the butterfly before you mentioned it.
Thank you, Debbie! I'm glad the butterfly caught your eye too. It's always exciting when those little details come to life!
I really enjoy your style man and i appreciate the effort you take with the videos. I purchased your PDF, super useful. Cheers 🤟
Hey Paul! Thank you so much!
Chris! I could see it! So beautiful. Love this one so much. We all missed you and are happy you are back! ❤
Thank you so much, Susie! I'm happy you enjoyed it, and it's great to be back. Your support means the world to me! ❤️
Well, being honest, I can’t really grow as an artist without your tutorials. It’s been years now that I’ve been following you Chris. Each new video teaches me something that I didn’t know, or haven’t thought to try.
Yes, Matisse said that about inspiration, and the work itself does energize and inspire, no doubt, but…Matisse didn’t have the internet! He would have been in awe seeing your tutorials! No doubt. I know this to be true because I grew up in the arts, I know inspiration when I see it and feel it. You are it! ❤️
Thank you so much, Susie! Your kind words truly warm my heart. It's amazing to know that my tutorials have been a part of your artistic journey for so long and that they've inspired you to try new things. I truly appreciate having your support and am so happy to be a part of your creative growth. ❤️
Well, you are quite welcome Chris but you should know that I’m not the only one! Many people follow you to learn from you. It’s kind of funny about me too, because abstract was not my thing. I began in florals and sweeping landscapes. Then one day I landed on one of your videos and that was the game changer! I’ll tell you more in DM in Insta!
Beautiful!
Thanks so much!
I was so moved by this process, especially in the beginning. Then the layers and layers of color choices I began to question, but then it began to make sense to me, and the final result was amazing. To have experienced this process from the outside was quite a ride. Thank you! I must say that my painting has developed over time because of your videos and I’m finding the process of painting to be fun and to trust myself with color and layering. Dang! So much I’ve experienced. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment, Debbie! I'm thrilled to hear that my videos have had such a positive impact on your painting journey. It's wonderful to see how you're embracing the process, trusting yourself with colors and layers. Keep having fun with it-your enthusiasm is truly inspiring!❤️
Another great session Chris! 👍
Thanks again!
Just found your channel and have watched a few of your videos. What inspiration! Thank you
Thank you, Sue! I'm so glad you're enjoying these videos! ❤️
Dear Chris, you say: dont aspect its a masterpainting. For me it IS a masterpainting! When is it for YOU a masterpainting? 😮 ❤
Thank you so much, Syl! That's very kind of you to say 😊 That is a hard question to answer. This one seems unfinished and doesn't resonate with me as a strong painting. For me this is more of a play piece that has brought me ideas for a larger canvas painting.
You could keep the tape at the end for further explorations
Absolutely! That is what I typically do.😊
Welcome back home Chris! Hope your time away was inspirational. I've tried to get into digital painting, at this time though I just can't, one day I will though, I'm slow at progressing with technology, I think its my inner hoarder, I like my collections of paper, canvas and sketchbooks 😄😄. At first I saw a face and when you gave it a squirt of water it was a crying face. Then after that when you turned it I saw the butterfly/moth, and you're right once seen its not possible to unsee it😆😆. Nice having you back, I enjoyed this video and I'm looking forward to the next, make your week a good one! Cheers!
Hey Howling! Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. I totally get you on the digital painting front-there's just something so satisfying about working with paper and canvas, right? I'm glad it wasn't just me that spotted the butterfly/moth in my painting. I'll have to go back and look for the crying face. It's always fun to hear what others see in these quick paintings. Cheers to a great week ahead! 😊🎨
@@chrisloudart thanks Chris, well the week is looking good so far, my mum's little house is coming along, the rain water tank arrived today and the colourbond cladding should go up during the week. It was suppose to be up to lock up last Friday but we had gale force winds and heavy icy rain so it was too dangerous for the guys to work so they got off early, the windows are in and by the end of the week they should be doing the fit outs inside. Well the crying face was that really light oval shaped patchand you had a darker patch in about the eye position then you squirted it with water and it looked like tears. Looking forward to the next video installment. Take care. Cheers!
Happy to hear your mum's house is coming along so well, despite the weather setbacks. Is she getting excited? I love how you noticed the details in the painting-it's always exciting to hear what other see in these paintings. I'm looking forward to sharing the next video with you. Cheers!
@@chrisloudart @chrisloudart Yes mums getting excited about her house, the colourbond sheeting goes up today, and the roof. I'm not a builder but I would've thought that once the windows were in the roof would've gone on, but as I said I'm not a builder. Its 55 square metres, so nice and cosy, less to heat, my home is the same size, and its really good to not have to clean/ heat/cool, a huge house, and both on solar with gas/generator back up for winter. I enjoy trying to see a story in the shapes you paint and its interesting if you end up seeing what I see as you create it! 😊 The weather's been surprisingly mild given its officially winter, although wet as usual, but normally its much colder. Well, better go, I'm getting better at not waffling on 😊. Cheers!
I completely missed your reply somehow. I think you should do a video showing your mum's new, cozy home when it's finished. I would love to see it and videos about small homes like this are quite popular. Cheers!
This lovely piece shows your enthusiasm and energy after a retreat. You are the most genuinely spontaneous painter willing to openly share their process. Thank you, Chris.
Wow, thank you Ann! I'm glad my enthusiasm comes through in my work-sharing the process is one of my favorite parts of making these videos.
Hope you had a good retreat - but Sooooo glad you’re back!! We were starting to get Chris Loud withdrawals 😊
I have a Chris sketchbook - this one will go in for sure
Thank you for a great freeing exercise - no expectations
Definitely see the butterflies 🦋 ❤
Hey Kelly! My time in Napa was amazing, thanks, but I'm so glad to be back. 😊Let me know your thoughts on this after you give it a try. So glad you enjoyed the exercise and spotted the butterflies! ❤️
@@chrisloudart Napa is on my wish list!!!! You’re so lucky! Gave the exercise a try and loved it! I just wish I had limited myself on colors - I went a little crazy - 😂 but it was so much fun just to “sling some paint around “ :)
Ty!!
@kellybeale1895 Napa is pretty fun! My brother lives there and asked if I'd pet sit for a couple weeks while he was out of the country.
Glad you gave it a try! You're now officially a paint slinger-going crazy is part of it!😊
@@chrisloudart you tell him I will pet sit next time for free! :)
Btw - I think you could make tshirts with “I am an official paint slinger”
😂
“Are you one of us? PSA”
Paint slingers anonymous
I have done two painting with the 15 minutes challenge but I take one hour
That's great Nilda! As long as you painted, that matters more than the time it took.❤️
Could I make marks with an alcohol ink pen at the end? At the end after the mark I spray fixetive or I could go directly with the varnish?
I've added alcohol marker at the end without any issues. The lighter colors typically don't show up well for me over top of darker acrylic paint though. I would at least give the area with the ink a quick spray of fixative before varnishing. Hope that helps. 😊