Trust Your Own Taste - Artist Advice
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- In this video I talk about the importance of following your own taste as an artist instead of following the crowd or painting what others like.
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"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”~ Oscar Wilde .
True words.
I always love the advice you give, and you have given many good painting tips, so thank you so much. x
What a refreshing thing to hear from an art educator... "It's not what I like, it's what you like" I would have discovered my style much sooner if my professors had that mindset. Great video, thank you for this much needed advice.
Hi Mark.. One of my galleries told me to never use purple while another said never use orange. One of my art groups hates greens. A different gallery said never do low-key paintings. Art friends said never do abstracts. So, if I listened to all those voices, I'd only be painting high-key realism in primary colors. Yes - listen to your own voice because all of the others are crazy making.
So encouraging and meaningful. I wanted to do a painting of cows walking away in a field. My sister said “I don’t want to look at a picture of cow butts”. It turned out to be a beautiful painting.
If anyone ever doubts someone can change the world, let me tell ya this man changed my life. I am so happy I found him and I can't believe how he just selflessly gives all of his knowledge away to help everyone. My favorite channel.
I was listening to an interview with Christopher Wallace (Notorious B.I.G) and he said that he never listened to contemporary rap when he was composing lyrics or working in the studio. In fact, he felt that drawing from his contemporaries would only make his work derivative. So instead he listened to reggae and, believe it or not, country music. It's where he found the most inspiration. Whether they had a direct influence is unclear, but what is clear is that he was unlike any other rapper during his era or since. I think that speaks to his ability to trust what he loved about music and how he wanted to present his version of it.
This is incredible advice. I was married to my wife for 30 years and we were together for 40. She passed away in May 2021 but she always told me I couldn't paint so i didn't. What a waste of time.
Boom! 👌🏻💯I agree 100%. A few years back I was stuck midway on a piece and even felt like trashing it. An award winning artist friend stopped by and expressed how much she liked it as is and encouraged me to continue. It just didn't sing to me so I painted over everything I'd done except for my main subject, and went in a direction that immediately felt right for me. I entered that piece in a competition where it won first place AND sold. I'm glad I trusted my gut.
Wow!! Great story, congrats
I'm a musical artist and i have gained a lot from this video !
I am so fortunate to heard this video! I had painting classes before and my instructors criticized my paintings very strong, negative for me because I am stop to paint!!! After this commenting, I am already feeling more confident to start painting again! Thank you so much!
I think even ones 'own taste' is learned
Nuh
Thanks for this!
My first painting in art school, I was working on a still life set up for us. A cow skull was the main emphasis, with a small vase, an apple, and different colored and textured fabrics. I had a saturated blue fabric screaming out to Jesus below the cow skull. I was going to revisit that bit later, but wanted to get lost in all the subtleties of the skull.
The instructor happened by and was deeply troubled by the blue fabric detracting from the skull and used an umber wash to tone it down. The instructor painted on my painting. That inner little enthusiastic speckled puppy wagging his tail got smacked with a newspaper. I love art, but art school was depressing. I faded and got my BA with a salary.
It’s hard finding a creative expression in life but harder to keep and develop it.
Well, let's hope you got back to art?
That was so fricking ignorant. An art instructor with no understanding of real creativity. A preconceived formula is all they are capable of copying, no doubt. That's an asah¤le, not an artist. Glad you're getting that little wag back, lol. Yay.
Crushing.. but you’ll bounce back, maybe not today but one day. That creative drive doesn’t disappear it will be back!
Good reinforcement. I have been successful for decades, but dragged down by many commissions and losing my interest. I am finally breaking loose and finding my own voice and enjoying the process again.
Thank you for this advice, I switch too often between doing "my own thing" and painting what I perceive others want. I think I am hindering myself in developing my style. Part of my new years resolution was to work more on what I wanted to paint and spend time in my own in the studio, which is definitely benefiting my progress. You have reinforced my thinking, thank you for a great video.
This only happens when you become that type of person through and through not just pertaining to art. Most people just aren’t that person and never will be. It’s too stressful to go your own way without the support of others so they compromise.
Great advice, not just for painters, but for writers, poets, composers...
Agreed.
This is exactly why I stopped painting after art school and just started up again! Thank you for this!
Thank Mark... I have been guilty for so long of admiring other artist's work so much, I try to paint like them. It has been my curse. No more!
The thing is, you can easily have someone evaluating your painting from a simple and narrow point of view. for example you painted a landscape and the person is just not into the landscape genre and the feedback would be almost ignorant. Also on the other hand and you have a portrait example where people only see and critique the likeness especially if they know the model in personal
Great advice Mark ! - This same attitude applies to personality too. I believe that true artwork comes as a result of that. It's rare to find a genuine person who isn't consumed by what others think of them or what the latest trend is.. basically being told what to wear, say, look like and even think.... this world is so insecure.
Hi Mark, i searched and tryed very different things, styles, techniques ...so many until the moment came i felt lost, i lost myself by watching other people...recently i saw the light again...my own light...it has to be portraits and figurative oilpainting!
My vision is actually very simple...painting people( my family) in a loose way while they just talk or just sit and get bored or the kids being goofy...really little moments in an ordinary day and lift these moments to another level by telling a story in the painting. Sometimes they are very funny too...really love this kind of painting and i love all your video's too! Thanks for sharing them.❤
I really like that, I personally have been listening to different artists saying that and That , paint this way , draw anatomy this way , that have been stopping me for while trying what artists say I should do , instead of listening to my self and making actual progress
This is so true! I wish every artist know this so no one can disturb their progress and journey. Thank you for sharing, such a great video 😊
This is so reassuring!! An individual path takes quite a lot to build, mostly because in general everyone believes they have a saying on what the artist is doing and that creating is an easy process and the artist is a lazy lucky bastard. But to be unique takes a lot of introspection, practice and time, without it there is no depth. And it can be a path filled with anxiety and a daily mental practice to not let others fears kill your inner spark! To be a follower in creativity is to be fearful of oneself. Thank you so much for being so soothing and most of all so dedicated.
Thank you for some of the best advice I’ve ever received as a new artist. I needed to hear this.
Wyeth was smart indeed not to show his incomplete work. I’ve made the mistake of doing that. You just helped me understand why.
Thanks, this video fell in a timely manner for me.
Me to, perfectly serendipitous.
Thank you!! Tremendous advice from a someone I respect. You are so kind in your lessons always, giving us space to decide what way we can go, even if following your instruction.
Yes, I like what I make and I don’t (most of time) care what someone else might think or say. Thank you again.
This was timely. I’m new and still trying to find my style. Watching tutorials and demonstrations. Imitating what I see but I’m finding I’m drawn towards more textured pieces. This is what I needed thank you
I am developing my drawing style and i had some problems but you helped me thank you very much
I’m watching this as a photographer and it helped me out a lot. I’ve kind of hit a wall where I’m just not satisfied with my work, even if people say they like it!! This helped. Thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been painting for 2 1/2 years and I am just about to throw the paints. It was so good to listen to this. I went to a 3 day workshop, my first ever 14 months after I started and I hated it, but stupid me I went for the 3 days, why, no idea. I have never really got my mojo back and the first 14 months were so fabulous. Since then I have been to some more workshops trying to get my mojo back. No more. I have decided workshops weren't for me. Now I cant decided on what I want to paint. Listening to this was like yes, yes, yes, that's me. Thanks again, I am going to see if I can strip myself back to my original feelings of painting. Cheers from Australia
That is probably some of the best advice I've heard. Trying to copy someone else just does not work.
Thank you Mark, I've been struggling with people saying you should do this or that, and it kind of acted as a block, so I lost myself just for a tiny bit. Then I said to myself, no (the rebel in me surfaced) I'm going to do my paintings if what I want to do as they are a joyful story of made up situations. I ruffled some egos but I'm reasonably thick skinned, and I have my self back. So your wisdom came at a good time even though it was after my situation, as it just validated that I did the right thing for ME. Thank you for sharing your wisdom as it is most gratefully received. Cheers!
Excellent timing for me since I am putting together my first proper solo show. I am really only just getting this idea through my skull! I had this recently where my son came in and said how much he liked the colour combination in something I was basically just starting, and from then it was very frustrating because I found myself trying to stick to those colours when the painting itself wanted to go elsewhere. I fought through it though and the painting finished up one of my best! Thanks for this x
I loved this video. My eyes were having a ball with the background while my ears were enjoying the wisdom. I have not seen a better setup especially when the content is about visual art.
Hi Mark, this was a just find and great to see you again. Great information. You are correct, but I appreciate how you want those who want to paint to get to know the basics. You do great and keep it going. To help with the unsolicited critiques, keep a lock on your studio door. Also, if you are out and have the occasional 'helper' stop by to give you some 'corrective' criticism, pull out your cheep supplies and let them paint along with you. Great information, Mark.
Wow! Saying “it’s nots what I like, it’s what you like!” is like music to my ears. Thank you so much for this advice. A lot of these people from Artist groups ask recommendations how to make their painting better even though I don’t see anything wrong with their painting. I started painting from my own photograph because I wanted to develop my own style. And my portrait artist friend said to me, start your own and see where that brush leads you. Anyway so glad to hear this advice!
Thanks for the great advice, never heard that in school or from others. It has taken me a long time to be able to listen to myself and ignore others opinions.
Mark is a total genius, and after discovering his channel, I truly think i don't need any other to supplement my art education.
Trust the process. Trust yourself.
Thank you Mark
There is a real generosity to your advice I have learned so much from watching your videos
Many thanks
Alan
Very excited about the drapery lesson.
I'm a watercolor painter but I get so much out your instruction.
Thank You! Your words are so empowering yet humble, that they really push me forward and sprout creativity. Few days ago I was victim of exact problem, someone told me that they didn't like my painting is so dark and I subsided. Now I am not happy about it. It's astonishing how much courage painting requires.
Thanks for enforcement of trust in the trust.
This apply's for ALL types of Art. Not just painting. Amazing advice.
man im really loving your videos and advice, thank you!
i truly love your paintings and your info thanks
thanks man. a timely video for me and much appreciated.
So true..follow your own taste
Really appreciate all you videos
Thank you. I needed this
Inspiring advice, Mark, thank you
Exactly what I needed to ear, thank you !
great words for fellow artists, thanks Mark.
Thank you for this video it was exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great message !
Thank you! This was very inspirational!
Thank you! Very timely and feels like it was addressed just to me!
Wow awesome advice man. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much, Mark. Exactly what I need at this moment.
Wow, excellent advice. I needed that.
That's certainly sage advice!
This is why I really did not like doing a university degree in fine art. I had to constantly justify my style and ideas under critiques (i.e criticism) and jump through hoops to fit into the ideals of the teachers and it took something away in my creativity that I never truly got back even all these years later. I was creating for them and not myself.
amazing advice. totally agree. x
Wise words, thank you
This is the better advice I ever could have at this moment, thank you very much for share your knowledge!
Thank you for sharing this excellent advice. It's exactly what I needed to hear right now.
You are a big inspiration. I have learned so much from you through years and I am still learning from your old and needs videos. Thank you
Thanks! I needed to hear this again. Its applicable in almost every part of life
Awesome advice.
Thank you, this has given me more confidence in my own work.
I appreciate this💕🎨
Yes - agree 100%. Thank u for this advice
Thank you for the insightful advice 🙏🏼
Thank you for this encouragement! I really needed to hear it.
Great video 👍👍 looking forward to Thursday on painting fabric 👍
Great advice!
Really great advice Mark. You have reminded me that I need to paint what I like to paint!
Hearing what you have to say brings relief to me because my biggest issue with starting to oil paint is the pressure of trying to be like other painters instead of doing my own style thank you 🙏
Thank you very much for your advice.
Wonderful....! I needed to hear that! Thanks!
Thank you for this wise and relevant advice.🙂
omg this video is full of wisdom!!! Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted to say thank you for making this video. It really spoke to me, I really appreciated your words.
Thank you so much 🥺🧡✨
This means so much to me 💜 my preferred medium is music, but it's exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!
Looking forward to the fabric tutorial.
What a great piece of advice! This should be required viewing for all young artists! Thanks Mark for taking the time you do with these videos! Much appreciated.
So timely for me as I have been endeavoring to follow my tastes and not those of others (who believe they're helping) around me! Thank you! It's OK to say I appreciate your wanting to help, but I'm going to do it my way!!
Wonderful as always. Looking forward to the new videos you have been working on. A big hello and thank you from me here in England on a beautiful early spring day and
Awesome advice! Nowhere near enough art teachers share this view.
Absolutely agree with you on that.
Very true. I just started posting my art on instagram and was thinking...why am I doing this? Great video.
I really like your message, thanks. I interpret this to mean: have integrity in the messages that you want to convey with your artwork and the nature and qualities of the techniques with which you choose to convey them. Thanks again.
Hi Mark , great to see you again, this is great video we must be our own unique artist. Fallow your heart be your self. Awesome explanation.
Thank you for the words of wisdom, hope to meet soon.
Thanks, Mark, that was a very inspiring and reassuring talk, just at the right time. You're good. :)
You gave me the courage to do oil painting. One day i will get your materials but for now im using other things. Thank you so much.