Here’s how I start a new body of work…
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- čas přidán 30. 03. 2024
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I have a show in July and wanted to share what I do to get started. I’ll be making 15 paintings, and I don’t know what they’ll be, but here’s how I learn. I start by looking at recent work in my studio and in my journal. I look for textures, colors, and areas I love; it’s like a hunt. I think about and look for places to start with that understanding and connection to self. I spend a week or so staying open to all possibilities and embracing the unknown so this new work can leap forward. I’m excited to share the progress with you as it evolves!
What do you do to start a new body of work? How do you get fired up? Tell me in the comments.
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Nick, you are always so generous with your honest and transparent process. I don't know if you even realize how helpful this is to the community. I'm so grateful.
Starting: I like being in the quiet of nature and also listening to inspiring music.
Then I make some intuition marks that lead to the next and the next.
Hello Nicholas your authenticity and heart centered teaching skills are so valued and respected. Your service to the Art Community in our 🌎 is APPRECIATED.
Thank You🙏💜
I am also starting a new body of work to mesh with some older pieces for a September show. I've made one piece that I'm excited about and want to emulate, but not copy. I too want to remain open and not limit myself. I work in a corner of my basement where there's a small window. If I turn off the light, I only see shadows. So I painted for a few moments in the semi-dark for a different effect.
That painting with all the silver gray should be called Two Forks because I saw two forks with tines facing down. Maybe a food or utility instruments-themed show?
Nick..your sharing here, assisted me greatly! Thank you for your generosity!
This is so great neck and so timely for me as it happens, I will be having a solo show in the summer. It’s only at a local bank but that’s big for me. I am also still having to make the work. Hearing how you’re thinking about this body of your work you have to do is so, so very helpful. i’m doing CVP my third time around. I will also share my progress in the portal. I’ll keep you all posted OK
Really looking forward to the process and progress of your new body of work Nick!! Exciting. 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your generosity in sharing your painting life with us!
The work gives you the clues of where to go.
Stay open and broad. Yes!
Its a feeling. Inherent with abstract art, yes? The work takes you on the journey.
I just recently realized what colors light me up! This was really a huge shift for me.
Excited to see the new format for the podcast.
Thanks Nick❤
Going to miss you for those few weeks but looking forward to the new podcasts
You are off to an Exciting start!! The work behind you is so dynamically Expressionistic. I can't wait to see how they evolve.
Good morning Nick. I'm an art major and I'm just making my first Depáysement project. Because of grandparenting and going back to school this late in life I find that watching documentaries, movies and art pictures give me the inspiration I need to start.
I am having so much fun letting myself go with whatever that little voice in the back of my head tells me to do. Thanks for always sharing with us a part of you. Gigi M.
exciting!
Thank you Nick ❤
Until now my work has been piece by piece. Never a theme. Ideas come from everywhere. Some work has been requested, others have appeared in my mind's eye and some are from quick sketches I had previously done.
Happy Easter
Sometimes I do a nature walk. Iive in the woods so its easy for me to do. Lot of Inspiration out there!
I'm a new artist/painter, but an older person. It is incredibly hard to start a new thing like painting at this age and try to achieve proficiency at it! Wow, I have a newfound respect for artists, because it is extremely difficult. Durig a "down time" in my life i decided to paint and I've been doing so for about 16 months. I can see improvement though, even allowing for the frustration level being pretty high! LOL I never took any art classes in high school and so I truly know nothing about it. I start by looking t my favorite artists, de Kooning, Cezanne, Van Gogh. in a way, this makes it worse though-to have a discerning "eye" and not be able to come close to artwork at their level is where the frustration comes in. Proceeding slowly but surely. Wishing you the best.
I have started a new body of work and I have some continual bodies of work that are in various stages of my/their process.
I like you, have a vague notion of what will emerge, and I don't even have a show scheduled, but I aim to manifest some opportunities there.
Anyway, I love to use non traditional as well as traditional surfaces for my paintings,, because I love the variety and potential of what can present itself this way.
I am testing the waters with the surface of my new paintings, and feel pretty ambitious especially since I don't have a Show or deadline.
Something is calling me to make this work, so I am listening and taking heed.
Along with this, are the challenge of the business side of my practice, which up til now, I have fallen short and that aspect is where I feel overwhelmed.
Overwhelm is better than hopeless, which is where I have been, so I am moving up the scale.
Thankfully I feel support from this channel in some way, so thank you.
I’m about to go to the Western Highlands and always sketch/ make studies there, so your advice ‘to leave things wide open’ is very timely. If I’m going to make stronger work I have to step outside familiar patterns and limits. Thank you!😊
I started following Jeannine Close in her studio, very helpful for me. Learn about importance of selecting your color palette, I used to run trough colors with inputs. Little bit about free composition and how to organize smaller space for bigger art work.
What a great studio note! Knowing when to take a break and retool is a great skill-thank you for being a great source of inspiration!❤
I'm a watercolorist. I start with photographs who's subject i feel connected to. So far that's been people. I'm learning to move from simply copying a photo to putting some of myself into the picture by using the photo more as a springboard for my own ideas.
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I find a color or shape that speaks to me. Working on a new piece I caught a vision from the work.
😊❤️
I’m listening to you as I start something new. I’m referring to my sketchbook of doodles, which I’ve been doing for a long time. However although I’m still using posca and other pens, I see this as a trial on a slightly larger scale before I move back to using Acrylics. Haven’t touched Acrylics for about 4 years so I have no idea if it will work!?
Hi ,love your videos ! How do I start ,well usually it starts with watching artists and getting excited by the color combinations ,the general way I feel about their work ,or mostly I’m inspired by my love of nature and my many photographs . And by my memories of certain events ! For instance I went sailing and it was great ,the perspective from on a sailboat is very exciting ,and the boats are so interesting ,especially when racing or juxtaposed against sun rises ,sunsets ,etc ! Good luck
Preparing for the art exhibit ,great fun ,I look forward to videos of you preparing and painting . Thanks .
So excited about the new Art2Life podcast and your new body of work. Can't wait to see where it lands. You are positively impacting so many people and with that, you are changing the world. Thank you for being you!
I always get inspired by interior design, fashion, textiles, and architecture! These things light me up! However, when I listen to good music while I create, I tend to be my most genuine self. It's always fun to see what comes out when I have some good tunes playing. :)
So grateful for your profound messages dear Nicholas.
I love this encouragement and appreciate your willingness to share with us! I am trying to translate a feeling, mood, and story in my art. It is very hard sometimes struggling with figuring out how to express with paints and marks. Also, lack of skill is frustrating. However, I love it!
love the green and bright pink, thanks again for all your inspiration, always look forward to Sunday.
Be open and broad. Don’t rule out any possibilities. The Old + The New
Love and gratitude ✨💫💜
I’ve just found you recently, Nicholas. You have inspired me so much. Thank you. It sounds as if there is a wealth of material to dip into.
I just found you quite recently and enjoyed Art2life immensely. You are inspiring and the help that you share so freely is wonderful!
The gray. So beautiful❤
Thanking for sharing. Looking forward to the next stages of the podcast
Thank you Nicholas for sharing your process - it is helpful 🎨 😀
Happy Easter. Really informative. I really enjoy your podcasts and find them so helpful. Thank you.
Happy Easter and thank you for sharing! Looking forward to seeing how your new body of work evolves!❤
😊Happy Easter Weekend. Love this green in your current piece
Inspiring, Nick! Love following your work and podcasts!
Happy Easter morning.
I'm excited to hear you're going to incorporate more art making with your podcast guests. I watched the one ( listened to while painting) with you and Noah three times! It was so engaging. 😊
Wed 3/4/24 Gracias Nicholas
Now I am curious to see how you work out your direction for this body of work. Do you write down any directions for yourself or do you just keep it in your thoughts? Really like to know
That's a lot of pressure. As a former illustrator (also), deadlines are not conducive to making paintings for me, let alone large paintings. I think you will pull it off though.
Good morning Nicholas!