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  • @Ellbat
    @Ellbat  Před 3 lety +410

    🎬 Filmora: Comment below what you think about Filmora using #createwithFilmora to win 1-year free license!
    ALSO: I know the banana isn’t abstract art, I was using it as an example of art that people lump together as “terrible abstract art” when they actually know very little about it. But I think this got confused when I edited it together and now it makes no sense - apologies !!

    • @Syndaen
      @Syndaen Před 3 lety +5

      I still like fresh-picked strawberries.

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    • @JiixBooks
      @JiixBooks Před 3 lety +1

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    • @user-ml8yp2vj2e
      @user-ml8yp2vj2e Před 3 lety +1

      hello!

    • @user-ml8yp2vj2e
      @user-ml8yp2vj2e Před 3 lety +1

      Your my favorite CZcamsr

  • @cheeseburger7918
    @cheeseburger7918 Před 3 lety +1445

    you have literal emotions in this artwork - confusion, feeling lost and even hate (the scraped off black paint)
    isnt this completely the point of abstract art? with that being said, I think you nailed it

  • @ladureena5674
    @ladureena5674 Před 3 lety +825

    Actually "real" artists love seeing people who start their art journeys or paint even as a joke or a hobby. It reminds us of the joys of art before it became a job or a piece of our self-worth.

    • @vekkdrums
      @vekkdrums Před 3 lety +12

      I'm starting my art journey! it's so fun and relaxing. I would like to sell my art once I get good at it :)

    • @TheGalloti
      @TheGalloti Před 3 lety +10

      I second this comment, I love to watch “non-artist” create and then end up loving it!

    • @jayylynn2293
      @jayylynn2293 Před 3 lety +6

      That's how I started! Had no idea I could even paint. I've been painting abstract art for 9 years now 😍

    • @ddannijjella
      @ddannijjella Před 3 lety +1

      Love this comment ♥️

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 Před 3 lety +10

      I started in November. I'm a working bassist who lost all my gigs because of Covid. So one night, in a pissed off state, I started to paint...had always wanted to try it. Always had a very heathy respect and appreciation for painting and artists. Wound up really enjoying it immensely and it's become a healthy way to blow off steam. When I showed my first one to some of my friends, I immediately got a decent offer. I've sold a bunch since-even some of my painter friends said I have something really great and have been very supportive.

  • @katelynhanson
    @katelynhanson Před 3 lety +276

    Wanting obscene amounts of money and having absolutely no skill are two of my most important personality traits

  • @draypillbiddit2667
    @draypillbiddit2667 Před 3 lety +270

    I'm an artist and art teacher, and I love this video. I laughed to tears watching you go through your process because I have been there so many times - paint on the floor, on my clothes, scraping something off a canvas that I don't like, exhausted, crazed. Your support and your way of expressing what someone goes through emotionally and financially to create art is awesome.

    • @user-vy2hz6fl6x
      @user-vy2hz6fl6x Před 3 lety

      Being an art teacher sounds so cool. What’s it like?

  • @Astharia
    @Astharia Před 3 lety +399

    Everone forgets to mention how much nerves it takes to produce art not only loads of time and supplies. You have to fight your own demons of criticism and perfectionism

    • @Morbid_Alice
      @Morbid_Alice Před 3 lety +4

      Truest statement.

    • @Rebelmoon777
      @Rebelmoon777 Před 3 lety +1

      Omg yes.

    • @lisafraser7446
      @lisafraser7446 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Rebelmoon777 absolute fact ❤️

    • @PandolfoCarla
      @PandolfoCarla Před 3 lety +7

      Plus all mental disorders, introversion, trauma, procrastination.. there are tons of dragons before you get to the princess castle lmao

    • @xavery7842
      @xavery7842 Před 3 lety +3

      I try not to be perfect. Sometimes a slip or mistake can be the best of surprises.

  • @Blue-iv5fv
    @Blue-iv5fv Před 3 lety +1324

    sometimes in life, we are all just a moldy banana taped to the wall...

  • @sarzbeth
    @sarzbeth Před 3 lety +281

    My artsy Step mom that loved abstract art..My dad told her that was bullshit and hed prove it..he bought a big canvas and set it up in his backyard. Then he filled condoms with different colors of paint and pitched them at the canvas. He titled it Strikezone and sold it for 1k on EBAY. She was pissed!!!

    • @SapphireStorm0910
      @SapphireStorm0910 Před 3 lety +11

      There is someone who actually bought it?

    • @sarzbeth
      @sarzbeth Před 3 lety +35

      @@SapphireStorm0910 yep! He made 1k in less than a week

    • @joannesuzieburlison7128
      @joannesuzieburlison7128 Před 3 lety +24

      well just because someone bought it doesn't make it good, but then good is kind of subjective I guess. Sometimes you can make a good painting by mistake, my first efforts were good, then I went down hill, now I'm better, but it was an accident in the beginning.

    • @shyeline5007
      @shyeline5007 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SapphireStorm0910 you... can... do that?

    • @randallalaniz6997
      @randallalaniz6997 Před 3 lety +66

      I think he proved the validity of her passion. He created something abstract that someone saw value in and appreciated. Joke or not, he put in work. Art is Art.

  • @TrippingOverParadise
    @TrippingOverParadise Před 3 lety +52

    “I’m not good at art, and I’m a massive perfectionist.” SAME!

  • @tillysings8990
    @tillysings8990 Před 3 lety +502

    it looks like my schools art tables that haven’t been cleaned since they were bought

    • @jadesky6950
      @jadesky6950 Před 3 lety +12

      THIS SO MUCH OF THIS! XDD

    • @exe9378
      @exe9378 Před 3 lety +5

      THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT! I have a painting board covered in old paint that looks just like her painting 😂

    • @angellove4352
      @angellove4352 Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao..right!!!

    • @jennytaylor3324
      @jennytaylor3324 Před 3 lety +2

      A millionaire would buy those, I bet.

  • @angelashinner
    @angelashinner Před 3 lety +510

    You know you can’t actually explain why you see art in something. Everyone finds different things in one thing. One of the greatest artists of our generation said art is a question mark and you are the one who chooses what it can be. So as much as it’s logical if someone sees art in a public urinary in the middle of an art exhibition it’s also understandable if someone finds it ridiculous

    • @justanotherpiccplayer3511
      @justanotherpiccplayer3511 Před 3 lety +4

      It's very interesting to hear where people's ideas come from and what their thought processes and creative processes are, that's why I like it

    • @arposkraft3616
      @arposkraft3616 Před 3 lety +2

      incorrect beauty follows pretty exact almost mathematical rules of ratio. it's far more objective then subjective.

    • @nataliadiaz1022
      @nataliadiaz1022 Před 3 lety +6

      @@arposkraft3616 it seems like you don’t really know much about art... abstract art is completely subjective and only some people see something in it. It’s not objective at all

    • @HaydenHaystackArts
      @HaydenHaystackArts Před 3 lety +2

      I think the only commonality is literally being able to find some meaning in it. Eye of the beholder all the way!

    • @shivanichauhan5428
      @shivanichauhan5428 Před 3 lety

      @@arposkraft3616 not all art has to be ‘beautiful’, ugly art is also appreciated

  • @aiasis3983
    @aiasis3983 Před 3 lety +156

    Problem with abstract art is unless your really good at it and have a definitive style. Your stuck waiting for that ONE buyer who is inspired by the mess you've made. True story

    • @G.Bfit.93
      @G.Bfit.93 Před 2 lety +12

      You cannot get good at something that requires no skill it's like getting good at blinking or clapping

    • @iainrobb2076
      @iainrobb2076 Před 2 lety +13

      @@G.Bfit.93 Not really true. Almost all abstract art, whether or not it's visualy appealing, can be done by just about anyone. But it requires genuine technical ability to produce something like a Mondrian or Kandinsky. Also, good abstract art, meaning art which is isn't just a random mess and has a sense of formal and colour composition, requires genuine thought, control, creativity, and decision making even where the same artist isn't technically capable of representational art.

    • @charleshammel8541
      @charleshammel8541 Před rokem +2

      As someone who just looked up selling art videos, your comment stuck out. I'd say I have very little skill, but a decent eye and a style, but I will totally keep your words at heart for sure.

  • @yazminmedrano5676
    @yazminmedrano5676 Před 3 lety +29

    GIRL , you're hard on yourself. i've been making and selling art for years and I personally LOVED what you were making, even the black paint scrapped after words has a statement. it personally touched me in the soul , like i LOVE it.
    anyways this was the first video i watched from u and i loved it so hi & hello, from your new subscriber 💗💗

    • @therobinmasterstheory1636
      @therobinmasterstheory1636 Před 7 měsíci +1

      did you get good prices for your work?

    • @yazminmedrano5676
      @yazminmedrano5676 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@therobinmasterstheory1636 yes! I sold some for $70-$300 it mostly depended on the size of the canvas and how long I spent on it but sadly I stopped painting. i sell crotchet trinkets now!

    • @razor6552
      @razor6552 Před 2 měsíci

      The scrapped off black paint is favorite part of the painting

  • @sara6423
    @sara6423 Před 3 lety +220

    “It got me thinking... dangerous I know” FELT THAT

  • @ramayanaroxas5457
    @ramayanaroxas5457 Před 3 lety +351

    I make abstract art and every time some ass tells me "I could do that." I always remind them "But you didn't."
    Something made me do it while nothing made you do it. It's that thing that makes art.

    • @Ellbat
      @Ellbat  Před 3 lety +60

      This is a badass thing to say, I love it. Good for u

    • @jillcarr-hilton7308
      @jillcarr-hilton7308 Před 3 lety +21

      I do the same thing at art shows I’m occasionally in, when someone says “my 5 year old could do that” I just smile and think; well then why aren’t they here selling art?

    • @PepijnLinden
      @PepijnLinden Před 3 lety +25

      Yeah, like. You could just as well go tell the baker that you could bake your own bread if you wanted to.
      You probably can, yet you still buy the bread to save yourself the effort and likely because they're more skilled at it than you are.

    • @kaseyp2988
      @kaseyp2988 Před 3 lety +18

      Or my favorite "my 2 year old grandson could do that" Yes, he probably could and hopefully no one will criticise him as he gets older so he never loses the joy that he feels when he creates...

    • @johnprice866
      @johnprice866 Před 3 lety +12

      Actually, talentless people have done this countless times to show that anybody can make and sell abstract art. Telling people, "yeah but you didn't," when they say they could do it, is kind of shallow. They're not an ass for saying that because it takes almost no skill, and it's been proven time and time again that it can be done. Driven To Abstraction is a documentary showing how a Chinese immigrant forged $60,000,000 Pollock and Rothko paintings for years and fooled the entire "art" world.

  • @awesomesaucewarrior
    @awesomesaucewarrior Před 3 lety +56

    The fact that you’re just giving away supplies and giving artists a platform is so beautiful.

  • @retrokittydesign7974
    @retrokittydesign7974 Před 3 lety +89

    A banana taped to the wall isn’t “abstract art” it’s conceptual art. There’s a difference and the banana art has no value outside where it sits in art history.

    • @victoriajepson4968
      @victoriajepson4968 Před 3 lety +5

      Exactly! I happen to adore conceptual art. While I still try to figure out abstract.

    • @aleksakakittygod
      @aleksakakittygod Před 3 lety +3

      D e e p

    • @tamsinthai
      @tamsinthai Před 3 lety +8

      Yes. I get tired of everyone calling anything non representational 'abstract art'. First you must have something to 'abstract'. Otherwise it's 'Intuitive Art' orrrrr, 'Non representational Art", but never 'Abstract'. I blame the internet ..

    • @retrokittydesign7974
      @retrokittydesign7974 Před 3 lety +6

      @@tamsinthai YES! I even find people calling representational art abstract because it isn't photorealism.

    • @tamsinthai
      @tamsinthai Před 3 lety +2

      @@retrokittydesign7974 OMG We're doomed.

  • @chiyokme8159
    @chiyokme8159 Před 3 lety +297

    As an actual artist let me just say this process of painting doesn’t change whether you are a professional artist or not. It almost becomes even more scary when people expect that as a professional artist that you just suddenly know what you are doing 😂

    • @ajmosutra7667
      @ajmosutra7667 Před 3 lety +4

      Omg really i was hoping the feeling qould go away once i had enough skkill to get a job

    • @karistone1297
      @karistone1297 Před 3 lety +7

      Agreed....constantly terrifying. Only gets worse - unless you're not challenging yourself.

    • @JenniferGArtistry
      @JenniferGArtistry Před 3 lety +4

      AMEN!

    • @haileylewis3658
      @haileylewis3658 Před 3 lety +4

      I look at it from the perspective that art is maybe getting back to the roots of the craft. Less of who you are or who you know. I love it.

    • @mattdonlan7745
      @mattdonlan7745 Před 3 lety +11

      the hardest part of being an artist is creating CONSISTENLY good art. Everyone gets lucky now and then. try creating a related series of 10 pieces where they all feel like they belong together but are still different. That's the difference between having fun with it and making into a career, in my opinion.

  • @LukaLongplay
    @LukaLongplay Před 3 lety +604

    i feel like ellbat became more productive. Nice

    • @midorishiwa
      @midorishiwa Před 3 lety +9

      It's called finishing a uni semester and the corresponding exam I think.

    • @xxgriffeyxx8862
      @xxgriffeyxx8862 Před 3 lety +1

      Or in my case its the Adderall lol

    • @wyattbohms7032
      @wyattbohms7032 Před 3 lety +2

      I love her videos and I’m so happy she is putting out more

    • @kathymuench8481
      @kathymuench8481 Před 3 lety +1

      I am a artist and I really believe people have no idea how much goes into each piece of art made. I find that so many people just want to get something for as cheap as they can. So sad. I do both canvas art and resin art on wood.

    • @cayelafond1113
      @cayelafond1113 Před 3 lety

      Hey there. 1st time getting this. May 11th. HI 😊 got to reply. On making abstract art.

  • @ollieshroff917
    @ollieshroff917 Před rokem +4

    I'm an artist, and I think you're extremely brave for just slapping paint on there straight away without hesitating. I definately wasn't that confident when I started.

  • @msdeeandfamily
    @msdeeandfamily Před 2 lety +5

    I like it. You chose those colors. You placed them. You chose the palette knife and brush. You decided to layer it. Splotch it. Laugh at it. It’s ART. And you’re a precious person.

    • @msdeeandfamily
      @msdeeandfamily Před 2 lety

      And I am an artist if you can call it that. I paint and draw and make no money to speak of.

  • @calliejohnston9489
    @calliejohnston9489 Před 3 lety +139

    I'm a knitter, and to buy all the 'raw materials' to finish a simple pair of socks, it'll cost you like anywhere from $35-$50, and that's not even taking in to account the time and skill set you'll need to MAKE the socks.

    • @rosebudliness
      @rosebudliness Před 3 lety +5

      I feel this so much 😢

    • @shaimaal-aqrabawi2586
      @shaimaal-aqrabawi2586 Před 3 lety +7

      I make shawls and blanket. I understand the feeling.

    • @cosmicbinary1982
      @cosmicbinary1982 Před 3 lety +4

      Me buying a single skein of yarn for $9 to make 1/6 of a blanket 😔

    • @emmao6578
      @emmao6578 Před 3 lety +15

      The shock when you explain how much it would actually cost to all those family/friends/coworkers who ask you to make them something and say they're happy to cover cost of time/materials 😂

    • @Bookish888
      @Bookish888 Před 3 lety +2

      I’m also a knitter. I’ve never understood why it costs more to make things yourself than to buy them. Same for making your own clothes. I couldn’t believe how much the material was that I wanted to make a twin size blanket. It has kept me from sewing and knitting much more than I do, because why go to all that expense and time when most of what I want to make can be bought for cheaper? Just to be able to say I made it? Not enough incentive for me.

  • @sojadoesrandomstuff
    @sojadoesrandomstuff Před 3 lety +432

    whatever mush i create in the kitchen:
    me: *abstract art*

  • @yeaanimexx7390
    @yeaanimexx7390 Před 3 lety +178

    I’m just here to say
    There is no such thing as “ fake “ or “bad “ art
    I believe every art is unique and beautiful

    • @lulubx22
      @lulubx22 Před 2 lety +7

      nah bruh

    • @beautifullights8484
      @beautifullights8484 Před rokem +7

      @@lulubx22 amazing argument

    • @larikmezey3924
      @larikmezey3924 Před rokem

      Like the art of bullshit

    • @jasminesimmons3757
      @jasminesimmons3757 Před 10 měsíci

      @@beautifullights8484lmaooooooo

    • @jaegordon25
      @jaegordon25 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I disagree, there is definitely bad art. Bad art is art that doesn't have any meaningful purpose or skill in it. Good art sends some kind of message, envokes some kind of feeling or exhibits the skills and effort of the artist. You don't have to be technically skilled to make good art. But you do need to display some sort of effort. If you did a two second scribble, that's not art. Lol

  • @maxchang5150
    @maxchang5150 Před 3 lety +4

    I love how supportive you are. I honestly think you should keep going and create more abstract Art.

  • @GothyArts
    @GothyArts Před 3 lety +121

    As an artist that does commissions "I put my heart and soul into that onion" is one of the most relatable things I think I've ever heard.

  • @tharamphala2451
    @tharamphala2451 Před 3 lety +388

    It is INCREDIBLY hard to revert back to painting or drawing “like a child” after you have been trained to paint “properly” (as most people would say). People underestimate this, and it’s to the point where MOST trained artists would genuinely really struggle to make an abstract piece - because it throws all fundamentals they’ve ever learned, straight out the window.

    • @dreaming_spacecat
      @dreaming_spacecat Před 3 lety +15

      This is exactly what I've been struggling with, studying Illustration. I find it hard to connect the fun and childlike creativity i had before Uni with my current projects, though that is something I'm working on.

    • @tharamphala2451
      @tharamphala2451 Před 3 lety +2

      @@dreaming_spacecat I hope you get there! I believe in you! It can be hard, but keep at it and you’ll get there! It was the same for me doing fine art. I find it almost impossible now.

    • @perperperpen
      @perperperpen Před 3 lety +1

      That makes sense, but can one really argue that a piece should be priced highly because the creator was a skilled artist, even if their artistic skill was not applied to that piece?

    • @tharamphala2451
      @tharamphala2451 Před 3 lety +5

      @@perperperpen people pay for art done by distinguished people, even if that art piece is less than great. They pay for the name more than anything. I don’t think it should be priced higher no. I think the price should be based on the time and effort that was spent on the piece, not the name

    • @nikkiwilder660
      @nikkiwilder660 Před 3 lety +6

      I've been painting iconography for decades. I'm tired of portraits and being exact and would love to paint abstract but don't know how. What is it lol?

  • @adamboshart4149
    @adamboshart4149 Před rokem +1

    This means a lot
    You are a very compassionate person... putting yourself in someone else's position and doing what you would wish someone would do for u

  • @TheArtfulDabbler
    @TheArtfulDabbler Před 3 lety +10

    Hi Ellbat, firstly wanted to say....you got it. Enjoying the process is exactly what creating art is all about. We don’t all create masterpieces with everything we make, but that makes you no less an artist. I am a registered blind artist and have no doubt what I create isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea but I get great enjoyment doing it. So, keep on arting hunny, well done you ❤️

  • @danteosuna1612
    @danteosuna1612 Před 3 lety +174

    “A true masterpiece does not tell everything”-Albert Camus. Art should make you think and feel not just see your weird uncle.

  • @madelineburgetauthor
    @madelineburgetauthor Před 3 lety +231

    Title that painting “Pandemic Expression” and it may sell;) because when I look at that I think that’s how I’ve felt since the pandemic began. Lost... a confused mess... constantly finding hope only to have it overshadowed by chaos... yes. That IS a master piece. ;)

    • @njkitaa
      @njkitaa Před 3 lety +4

      ohh I like this idea!

    • @lemondoodles9083
      @lemondoodles9083 Před 3 lety +1

      I BID THIS FOR $500,0000,000 •̀ᴗ•́

    • @Jennalynn0019
      @Jennalynn0019 Před 3 lety +2

      Pandemic Blues

    • @ATrace-pn6wx
      @ATrace-pn6wx Před 3 lety +3

      @MadToTheBone you went to art school didn't you? Lol because that's exactly what an art class critique sounds like...

  • @patchespagesandpaint1080
    @patchespagesandpaint1080 Před 3 lety +4

    It was so satisfying seeing the splodges blend when she essentially buttered toast on the canvas. Actually really liked the way the colours blended to create new ones.

  • @alexsalzmann
    @alexsalzmann Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love this video! Discovering the joy of painting, but also supporting artists and highlighting how much time and money goes into creating.

  • @rugile7200
    @rugile7200 Před 3 lety +200

    "Everyone's an artist, but only artists know that" - *Some random graffiti sign in the middle of my city*

    • @jolandadejong9050
      @jolandadejong9050 Před 3 lety +4

      But... that would mean everyone would know that... right??

    • @rugile7200
      @rugile7200 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jolandadejong9050 no one knows....
      bahahbdbej idk myself, I feel like it has many meanings, depending on how you look at it

    • @bloodyhands
      @bloodyhands Před 3 lety +2

      Everyone can make art but not everyone is an artist

    • @kathybreneman7892
      @kathybreneman7892 Před 3 lety

      @@bloodyhands Wow. This tread is worth the price of admission!

    • @tamsinthai
      @tamsinthai Před 3 lety

      Annnnnd, it's bollocks. Artists are born, not made. But there's always room for improvement. You get that off of Reddit?

  • @paulaandrea8023
    @paulaandrea8023 Před 3 lety +60

    I went to high school specialized in art. I was there four years; got my degree. Still don't have a clue what I'm doing every time I sit down to art, and once I do art, I hate the result, then one sleep later, I love it, and I go back and forth between love and hate.

    • @lindarogers1068
      @lindarogers1068 Před 3 lety +4

      that must be the curse of the artist.....I do the exact same thing! Also, others tell me it's good and I never believe them!

    • @9brian9871
      @9brian9871 Před 2 lety +1

      aren't we all, deep down, convinced that we have no idea what we are doing & terrified someone will realize it any day now.

  • @paintyourevent
    @paintyourevent Před 3 lety +5

    As an artist (i'm a live event painter), I SOOOO appreciate this video! And your witty self. Thanks for the giggles. :)

  • @aeazfh1800
    @aeazfh1800 Před 2 lety

    That was really nice of you. Honestly I was expecting the end to be a sponsorship, and as a struggling artist it's refreshing to see a creator being genuine and giving back to other artists. Keep doing what you're doing (:

  • @conliechoi1221
    @conliechoi1221 Před 3 lety +167

    Again, I’m just doing my part by leaving a comment

  • @amiaalbutt4422
    @amiaalbutt4422 Před 3 lety +45

    Art Therapy - Art for/from Stroke survivors, is an incredible way for stroke survivors to improve their mobility and precision control and also decrease depression. Many stroke survivors are sadly left with some form of disability either physically/mentally/emotionally. Art is a brilliant way for survivors to express themselves when words either don't come or cannot possibly fit what they are feeling. There are too many charities dedicated to this to list but it really is a worthwhile cause to investigate. Thanks Ellbat.

    • @kathynotenboom
      @kathynotenboom Před 3 lety +9

      I’d like to add to that! Art therapy is for everyone and every age. I actually am an art therapist (in the Netherlands) and work with kids who are very damaged and in need of support and love. Art therapy is a safe and approachable form of therapy 💕

    • @anndheir
      @anndheir Před 3 lety +6

      I have an aunt who had a stroke and had the right side of her body paralyzed. It was really hard for her since she was right handed. She used to draw before and was really good at it and I think she thought she would never do anything creative again but she tried and I find that her paintings are now even more beautiful than before, they are more colorful and emotional which to me says that she is happy again (which she wasn't even before the stroke). It really helped her cope with her struggles and made her and our lives more beautiful. It really shows how powerful art is.

    • @WildesWaldwesen
      @WildesWaldwesen Před 3 lety +1

      @@kathynotenboom Hiii fellow vaktherapeut ✌🏻

    • @kathybreneman7892
      @kathybreneman7892 Před 3 lety

      @@kathynotenboom I would be very interested in art therapy in the Netherlands. It 's difficult to start in the US because insurance companies don't want to cover it. Starting out in both art and psychology I was very discouraged by other therapist because of this. Maybe I should not have listened.

  • @artemiza9383
    @artemiza9383 Před rokem

    Thank You! for making an effort to support small artist. NGL I started tearing up at the end :')

  • @tamzeltoes
    @tamzeltoes Před 3 lety +2

    I'm an art therapy student from the Netherlands! It's so valuable to hear what you say in the end about art. Gta love the process

  • @RakkoonYGO
    @RakkoonYGO Před 3 lety +19

    I'd definitely buy this, it's literally her going through optimism, confusion, feelings of being lost and eventually pure hate and frustration. That's abstract as fuck hun

  • @Livingd3adgir1
    @Livingd3adgir1 Před 3 lety +154

    I was just about to create an abstract painting when I saw this. I'm trying to make money within the next 3 months so I can pay hospital bills. Wish me luck!

  • @TriniRoyQuiReyes
    @TriniRoyQuiReyes Před 3 lety

    Congratulations Elibat, It's so beautiful I love the the different layers and hues that it's got.
    Years back, my daughter did a similar abstract painting it got sold before we got home .

  • @megan1mcevoy
    @megan1mcevoy Před 3 lety +1

    I love the eBay description, so much information about the artwork. glad you had fun doing it.

  • @bojanapadezanin2773
    @bojanapadezanin2773 Před 3 lety +43

    THIS VIDEO CAME OUT RIGHT WHEN I WAS MAKING MY ABSTRACT PAINTING TO SEE IF ANYONE WOULD BUY IT

  • @Violacci
    @Violacci Před 3 lety +25

    9:40 it doesn't really matter if the painting is bad or the process 'boring' because you are funny and entertaining and we watch you because of it. Also the mess you created like 2 minutes later was super funny and reminded me of myself

  • @HeatherMaderArt
    @HeatherMaderArt Před 3 lety +2

    Oh my gosh...I love that you want to support some of us little artists struggling to make it!!!!!!! THAT WAS SO COOL OF YOU!!! :)

    • @pirulidelgado1899
      @pirulidelgado1899 Před 3 lety

      You have nice work start doing art shows you will find your self there I promise

  • @migdaliasanchez171
    @migdaliasanchez171 Před 3 lety +1

    You were very funny and thanks for being so real😄this happens to all of us but some people want to behave like it doesn’t. Keep up the good work and be yourself!

  • @justanotherpiccplayer3511
    @justanotherpiccplayer3511 Před 3 lety +68

    This sounds like a very fun thing to do, never tried abstract art but I can imagine it's harder than it let's off, it's like avant garde music, some of it is just shit noise and it's surprisingly hard to make it like not shit noise
    (I like my wacky avant garde stuffs)

    • @Ellbat
      @Ellbat  Před 3 lety +18

      tis is exactly this! It looks simple, but it's actually very hard haha

    • @michelleconnor7669
      @michelleconnor7669 Před 3 lety +1

      Get to it and try it!

  • @katichurchill7100
    @katichurchill7100 Před 3 lety +31

    i love that you’re trying to help struggling artists🥺 that’s so sweet of you! hopefully this comment will help boost this video so more people see it!❤️

  • @KE-hr4sb
    @KE-hr4sb Před 3 lety +6

    "it made me realize how much time and work and money goes into making art." I joke about this a lot. I make beaded jewelry, and family/friends sometimes ask me to make them some, or say I should open an Etsy shop. I reply that opening a shop to me is not really worth it; I could buy $90.00 worth of beading supplies and tools, to sell a bracelet for .99 cents.

  • @JanaLovesBeauty
    @JanaLovesBeauty Před 3 lety +50

    I used to go to art therapy and I also got back into painting and honestly it’s extremely therapeutic and a lot of the time “abstract” art tends to be a bunch of emotions that have come out of you. It’s a really powerful thing x

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 Před 3 lety +2

      That's how I started. I'm a working bassist and lost all my gigs due to Covid. Began painting just to have a healthy way to blow off steam. Had always wanted to try it, always loved paintings. Figured it was better than a whiskey bottle. Decided to put a pic of my first painting up on FB.. and had an offer. Some of my commercial artist friends began asking me when I took lessons. They've been incredibly supportive and said I'm onto something. This was November. I've sold a bunch since and a friend offered to set up a web page to sell them (there's almost forty in my tiny apartment haha). I found the process really therapeutic

    • @ibeawildgirl
      @ibeawildgirl Před 2 lety

      @@ferox965 Congratulations on your success...on multiple levels! Keep going!

    • @dream_plaza
      @dream_plaza Před rokem

      This is me as well!

    • @Deecapitalr
      @Deecapitalr Před rokem

      This video gave me life!

  • @meaghandrum6050
    @meaghandrum6050 Před 3 lety +57

    2:11 the other day my art teacher was talking about how she thinks some of the dumb art things that sell for so much is a front for money laundering (her specific example was the banana on the wall and honestly she might be onto something)

    • @nikkiwilder660
      @nikkiwilder660 Před 3 lety +15

      It's been a money laundering scam for at least a century.

    • @darthmusturd9526
      @darthmusturd9526 Před 3 lety +7

      it is, alot of tax evasion too because of donations

    • @jazzman1626
      @jazzman1626 Před 3 lety +1

      What happens when the banana rots? You’ve lost your 120K! Phone up an art restorer and end the conversation with “Oh, and don’t forget to bring a banana with you”.

    • @ibeawildgirl
      @ibeawildgirl Před 2 lety +1

      @@jazzman1626 Funny! OMG!

    • @bigd2829
      @bigd2829 Před 2 lety

      @@jazzman1626 you play jazz jazz man?

  • @kevinc1263
    @kevinc1263 Před 3 lety +55

    I've been subscribed for around a year and twitch as well and this is the most vids I've seen you put out in a month ever . Did you get kicked out of uni . Decent vid ,less talky talky more having fun

  • @artfullivingwitharlene
    @artfullivingwitharlene Před 3 lety +3

    I love abstract it has become my favorite. And love you personality, you made me laugh! That’s how I feel sometimes about art, even though I’ve taking art courses in college thru the years! You def made me feel better.

  • @tiffanihillman6433
    @tiffanihillman6433 Před 2 lety +1

    You are right, its a ridiculous amount of time for art and i havent met anyone who appreciated what we sell it for. Thank you for doing this it was wonderful

  • @wild_larkspur
    @wild_larkspur Před 3 lety +86

    I would call your piece "the unappreciated paint" because it reminds me of the backdrop of a lot of artists' workstations from spills, mishaps, cleaning brushes, sampling colors, etc. Basically, all the paint that doesn't make it onto the canvas that nobody but the artists get to see. Too deep? Maybe... but that's the beauty of abstract works right? 😅

    • @Ellbat
      @Ellbat  Před 3 lety +21

      This is so artistic i love it

    • @ATrace-pn6wx
      @ATrace-pn6wx Před 3 lety +3

      @Kaylee Underwood spoken like a true artist. 💛 you get it.

    • @kathybreneman7892
      @kathybreneman7892 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ATrace-pn6wx Absolutely, Artists think about art more than the rest of the world. If you are making art, you get to spend time with it and consider all the beauty in the world. Things that others may not consider beautiful or even interesting.

  • @emeliadennis6951
    @emeliadennis6951 Před 3 lety +11

    When I started this video, my feelings were spicy, but at the end I was like "ah yes no ones buying art, I am not alone in the unsold art world" so um yeah thanks for bringing light to the fact that art is hard and takes so much time and money. Much appreciated!

  • @lndscpartist1487
    @lndscpartist1487 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for wanting to help out artists. I'm a late in life self-taught artist and it touches my heart you are wanting to do something for artists. God bless you.

  • @ItsJustFashion
    @ItsJustFashion Před 3 lety +1

    I love this. People say "well I could have done that!" when they see art and yet they rarely actually try to do it!

  • @hayley4685
    @hayley4685 Před 3 lety +24

    I love how she ended this. It makes me so proud to be a supporter of her and be apart of her community. Love you Ellbat💛

  • @Itsme-qo2le
    @Itsme-qo2le Před 3 lety +94

    My art teacher said something very wise once. He said :"if you want to get to know a person's mind, one of the quickest ways to do that is by taking them to a gallery for abstract art. If they ridicule the art or the artist, or even get mad, because they can't understand it, you'll see one character trait that would otherwise be hidden much longer."

    • @michelleconnor7669
      @michelleconnor7669 Před 3 lety +2

      Love this! Excellent test!

    • @IsomerMashups
      @IsomerMashups Před 3 lety +13

      Good point. When I get a boyfriend, I'm taking him to an abstract art exhibit. I could never be with someone who pretends abstract art is worth a damn.
      Same with wine tasting. If he pretends there's a difference, _thank you, next!_

    • @josephdahdouh2725
      @josephdahdouh2725 Před 3 lety +2

      @@IsomerMashups Omg i think the initial commentor thought otherwise. Like, he thought that people should be interested in such. Looking at it myself, I would and wouldn't be interested depending on my mood

    • @tommatt2901
      @tommatt2901 Před 3 lety +2

      @@IsomerMashups question: how would u know he’s pretending? All I hear people say about abstract is that once they saw it. They were amazed. But they couldn’t discribe it in words why they loved it. Maybe if it was really obvious

  • @vanskye5382
    @vanskye5382 Před 3 lety +2

    When she said it gets more chaotic i was NOT expecting that.

  • @DoodlingCami
    @DoodlingCami Před 3 lety

    aww that is soo wholesome i am an artist but i am still a child and live in my parents household so i think the money will go better towards someone else, its really sweet that you thought of us artists. you are a very enjoyale person

  • @TheDragonaf1
    @TheDragonaf1 Před 3 lety +34

    My abosulte favourite example of abstract art was when a guy went to the display, took of his glasses, placed it on the floor, and sold it...

    • @alicekoehn9199
      @alicekoehn9199 Před 3 lety +1

      I wish the writer had read his line and made correction. I am puzzled by "took of his glass," and wish it could be clear.

    • @yuh9708
      @yuh9708 Před 2 lety

      …that would not be abstract art

  • @toerag572
    @toerag572 Před 3 lety +16

    I remember my little brother saying loudly "This is rubbish, I could do that!" at the Tate Modern.

    • @gabrielaxavier2395
      @gabrielaxavier2395 Před 3 lety +3

      You could’ve, but you didn’t lol thats the take on most abstract art

  • @meadowsasmr600
    @meadowsasmr600 Před 3 lety +10

    Your technique didn't suck, was actually a good technique for abstract. If you try it again (since you have all that paint now lol) just look up a quick color theory breakdown on CZcams. Certain colors make mud when blended. Honestly if you did that same technique with less browns and just don't put complimentary colors next to each other in the butter knife part, I think you'd end up with a vibrant & "popping" piece.

    • @kathybreneman7892
      @kathybreneman7892 Před 3 lety

      I was thinking about the same thing. Try using a palette knife instead of a kitchen knife and scissors, less paint, less mud, and maybe surprising results.

    • @razor6552
      @razor6552 Před 2 měsíci

      Less is more. It looked best right after she scraped off the paint

  • @jobeblogs4539
    @jobeblogs4539 Před rokem +1

    You mean there is a Vlogger who keeps the chatter to the point? Conclusively indicating that you structure your script and get to the point in your productions... Kudos to you mate!

  • @nanaisloved2736
    @nanaisloved2736 Před 3 lety +20

    11:51 “I feel like that looks like it belongs in the hallway of a dental office”
    Well I can ask my mom if she wants to put it on hers, she loves art🤔😂

  • @DeadJack57
    @DeadJack57 Před 3 lety +7

    See, the struggle, that is what makes you an artist. I would call that genuine art. The fact that it feels like a child is what most artists feel about their work.

  • @KathyBrooksArt
    @KathyBrooksArt Před 3 lety

    This was refreshing and fun. Your honesty (total), humor and wit are not only delightful, but endearing. I do abstract art, tonalism and representational art too. Don't need to win anything, your video was my reward.

  • @marianacordero1480
    @marianacordero1480 Před 3 lety

    Abstract art is so amazing and so different in many ways, and also people dont even realize the intellectual work that those artists put into their pieces. Im now studying non-figurative and abstract art and its so amazing, some of it are just feelings and some of it is more rationalized, its amazing truly

  • @adamkhazen5628
    @adamkhazen5628 Před 3 lety +4

    Your idea are SUPERIOR. I absolutely loved this and the whole series. Never stop youtube thanks❤

  • @lisandepuredream9056
    @lisandepuredream9056 Před 3 lety +25

    as an artist who went torugh a very conservative art school I can confirm this is an accurate representation of how painting class went like

  • @JfCoat
    @JfCoat Před 3 lety +4

    The true abstract art are the friends we made along the way.

  • @jeffreyolson2139
    @jeffreyolson2139 Před 6 měsíci

    I have been making abstract art for almost 20 years & this is a hundred times better than anything I could ever dream of doing. Even though you often felt like you didn't know how to proceed, you followed your instincts & that worked very well for you. I also admire your resolve to put it out there & sell it. No one has ever seen my work & I have never attempted to sell anything, kudos to you for trying!

  • @Han-nm2ks
    @Han-nm2ks Před 3 lety +9

    Am I the only one that like LOVED every 'mistake' she made? Like they were such cool ideas^__^

  • @jadetobin
    @jadetobin Před 3 lety +5

    I actually think you did great! Like you said, its the process, the act of spreading paint is so wonderful. I hate everything I do, but I do love the feeling while doing it :)

  • @ronaldrobins7489
    @ronaldrobins7489 Před 3 lety

    My wife and I are from Indiana in the United States and just subscribed to your channel. We love all the different things you do in your videos. Your young, funny and confident doing your thing. We wish u the best of luck and hope you go far !!

  • @semart8813
    @semart8813 Před 3 lety +2

    I was hoping you were actually successful in selling it lolol, but I really appreciate the message. As an artist myself, I know I personally spend too much money on art supplies, but as I’m no longer in my “beginner” stage of art *and haven’t been for years lol* I also tend to go for the more expensive “professional” materials, so it’s understandable that I tend to spend a lot. However, even for beginners buying the more cheaper/affordable art materials, it still adds up pretty quickly unfortunately. I appreciate your efforts to help other struggling artists like myself, as well as spread awareness that art takes so much time, effort, and money. Sucks that there are still a lot of people out here that keep wanting/asking artists to make them something for super cheap/free because they don’t understand/know this yet. Anyways, thanks for your upload!!

  • @kristynareznickova3625
    @kristynareznickova3625 Před 3 lety +5

    I think that the art you did is actually pretty cool... 😅You are so genuine, love you! ♥️

  • @Mavok2060
    @Mavok2060 Před 3 lety +3

    I did a rewatch of ellbats vids last night and honestly I was no expecting more content so quick 😝 love the motivation she is currently radiating ✨💖✨

  • @amygoehring823
    @amygoehring823 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed this video. It brightened my day. I am an artist, and the struggle is real. Thank you for letting people know how much it cost to make these

  • @thehappypotter9612
    @thehappypotter9612 Před 3 lety

    You are very entertaining, and I like your poetic turn of speech. I do think you enjoyed making the painting towards the end, when yóu relaxed about making a mess (which is one of the great joys of life!).

  • @simonlongley6387
    @simonlongley6387 Před 3 lety +16

    "This offers absolutely nothing to anyone."? Rubbish - it offers you, which is why we watch.

  • @OneOfUs-
    @OneOfUs- Před 3 lety +3

    I feel like this piece of art is a visual representation of what goes on in my brain 24/7...
    BEAUTIFUL CHAOS!!!🥰

  • @Artloveandlife
    @Artloveandlife Před 3 lety +1

    As an artist I enjoyed this video so much! very interesting and entertaining! Thankyou! 💖
    I might have to explore more into abstract now after watching!

  • @PunjabiKalakar
    @PunjabiKalakar Před 2 lety

    One thing for sure you have nice way of thinking and caring voice with empathy

  • @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957
    @ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957 Před 3 lety +4

    U r so kind. I loved the original painting u did, background, and the "trees?" you did...so cool. Now, do it again with those 2 layers and you'll have a winner! thx

  • @ashleywilson8308
    @ashleywilson8308 Před 3 lety +3

    "Ah, My Eye!" I love how it turned out and don't think it was a failure or bad at all. I also love that you are giving props to the art community!!

  • @Ak-jm5fm
    @Ak-jm5fm Před 3 lety

    Where have you been all my CZcams life?!?! I'm in love😍🤣🤣🤣
    Subscribed!!

  • @kylieroe1159
    @kylieroe1159 Před 3 lety

    I was so worried going in to this video. The idea of abstract art being easy is not wonderful for the art community...
    But you not only were honest and educational, but also positive and giving towards the art community. It is expensive to be an artist, and even more so to be an art student with no clue whether they will make it out there.
    Thank you for this. You got a new subscriber.

  • @summerthomas9630
    @summerthomas9630 Před 3 lety +6

    I normally make abstract art myself and honestly yours isnt that bad! Its very cool and it expresses emotions!

  • @Chloe-vc4cv
    @Chloe-vc4cv Před 3 lety +6

    Only thing I'm judging in this video is the fact there is a poor cactus in that glass house that has fallen over which no one has bothered to pick up hahah

  • @andrewh3730
    @andrewh3730 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the support to artist. While I’m just starting to put my work out there it’s appreciated.

  • @godenhoden
    @godenhoden Před 3 lety

    Your enthusiasm to try new things is an inspiration for me. Your sarcastic or ironic comments always make me laugh :D . I hope I can help you with this comment and thank you for leaving me with a smile on my face after watching your video.

  • @inspiredbyinfinity7348
    @inspiredbyinfinity7348 Před 3 lety +3

    I've never felt more appreciated as an art student, well done Ellbat and Onion

  • @IWillAvengeL
    @IWillAvengeL Před 3 lety

    I really like it, I think it really conveys the emotional journey you went through making it

  • @r.b7979
    @r.b7979 Před 3 lety +22

    Me : finally doing that oil painting due tomorrow
    Elbat: uploads art video
    👀