The Power of Expression, 5 useful tips for the Artist

The 'Power of Expression' is a list of five elements for artists to use to aid the practice of picture making. Artists have a full arsenal of useful tips that aid in the production of painting and we have listed one of the most important parts in this presentation, that of Expression. Developing a picture requires careful thought and it helps to have at hand the tools to think over as one begins the process.

[@j.eliotmason18]

Fantastic video. I'd definitely love more like this one.

[@A0A4ful]

To have been a fly on the wall of these painters' ateliers and watch them as they composed and deliberated, and painted and then painted over, again and again...

[@beverlykandraceffinger3764]

We're still living the drama of creating art-- I'm with you in that I'd like to observe how other artists solve problems, struggle with a piece, find solutions...over and over again. I'm unapologetic about continuing the tradition of occasional Academic copywork-- it's how I "get into the mind" of a different artist, expand and flex my own problem-solving skills. As VanGogh once hinted, it's our capacity for work which brings us gain, and contentment.

[@johngraham4053]

When you have a go at copying one of these master painters you begin to realise how skilled they were. But they grafted away to get that skill and talent. Excellent presentation, thank you.

[@wemblyfez]

Loving how these videos highlights the careful thought and planning the masters brought to their work. Sure, I believe in spontaneous and "seat of the pants" approaches, especially in my chosen medium of watercolor, but the classic disciplines of drawing, composition and color expression are vital foundations even in such casual and seemingly improvised paintings. Thanks as always for these reminders.

[@gammelllackinstitute]

Well said!

[@rodcameron2017]

Wonderful presentation.

[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

Crisp intentionality through refined observation seems to be what underlies expressiveness

[@beverlykandraceffinger3764]

Thank you so much for this forum-- a chance to share ideas, and participate in the excitement of the realist tradition in painting.
There's so much immediate about works which are cited in your video presentations. Once again, thanks.

[@gammelllackinstitute]

Our pleasure, thank you.

[@sashapopovici9085]

Thank you!!!! I love your videos so much

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

Excellent.

[@kkguptahp]

Excellent means a lot to me thanks

[@salnellen1381]

I love the end photo of the studio full of students. Everyone has a hipster look and could walk around today and fit right in anywhere!

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

Thanks so much. Learned a bunch once again.

[@JiveDadson]

Like what?