Abstract Realism Crow Painting Tutorial // Step by Step

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  • čas přidán 11. 11. 2022
  • Hey my friends!!!
    Today I'm going to take you through the layers of creating this abstract realism crow painting. This is a tutorial of sorts. I'm going to show you a whole bunch of techniques I use from creating texture to using squeegees, spray paint, acrylic inks, sponges, and palette knives and more.
    This painting plays with the idea of reality vs illusion. A cage vs freedom. Usually, it's only perception that decides what is real and what is not.
    I hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments!!!
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Komentáře • 512

  • @Janethedream
    @Janethedream Před rokem +25

    I’m always in awe of the artist’s brain and how they visualize these masterpieces and bring their visions to life

    • @hollyartistauthor
      @hollyartistauthor Před 9 měsíci +1

      ❤ nice thx. Wouldnt it be nice if we/they were valued more?

  • @nightmary
    @nightmary Před rokem +41

    About halfway through the video I realized my mouth was hanging open because there were so many intricate steps. I'm so happy you explained why you did each one. Your pieces are like complex musical compositions that can only be appreciated fully when you know how many and what kind of instruments are involved and how they fit together (I listen to Nightwish - symphonic metal - my statement makes so much more sense if you know their music). To see the piece being assembled makes it that much more exquisite. And I'm not using that word lightly - it is exquisite. ❤

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much Mary!!! I'm so glad you liked it! I was afraid everyone would get bored watching all the steps.💖

    • @lourdinhavilela7931
      @lourdinhavilela7931 Před 11 měsíci

      Estou encantada. O que seria do mundo e de mim sem a arte, sem artistas como você que nos faz viajar num sonho de ternura ,magia e gratidão. Parabéns.

    • @ciz4cookies
      @ciz4cookies Před 9 měsíci

      @@lydiabroderick867 Bored watching a masterpiece unfold!? I can't tell you how many times I have watched this video. I am mesmerized every single time!!! I share the deepest love for crows and ravens. .I just can't get enough of them. Please keep creating! For me so far, this is probably one of my most favorite pieces of artwork in the world. That is saying a lot! I buy art almost weekly. I wish this were on my wall. Pure joy! Thank you!

  • @lukecarey613
    @lukecarey613 Před rokem

    Whimsical 🙃🕺🏻🧏🏻‍♂️ (btw very clever)

  • @roseanne1234
    @roseanne1234 Před 25 dny

    Gorgeous painting!! I love mixing abstract and realism but actually haven't done it that much. You are inspiring me to give it a shot. Loved watching your process. Thanks so much!☮❤

  • @Carolinamoonbeam66
    @Carolinamoonbeam66 Před 5 dny

    I just love (your paintings obviously) but just the way you talk over it and the things you say, you're so like me! its fun to listen to you, i think we'd be best mates and I'd love to go out for cocktails and pizza with you, we'd have such fun (if you ever find yourself in the Highlands of Scotland) ☺

  • @jeanunderhill3868
    @jeanunderhill3868 Před 10 dny

    Wow. Just wow!

  • @elliegreen872
    @elliegreen872 Před rokem

    Beautiful, just popped in my recommended,instant like.

  • @janerichman3100
    @janerichman3100 Před 3 měsíci

    Love it love it love it love it love it ❤

  • @lesart3446
    @lesart3446 Před rokem +4

    I had to give up painting 40 years ago due to work commitments, since retiring I have been looking around for a phrase to crystallise my work.Not only have supplied it ,but you are also a practical inspiration.Thank you , from the UK.

  • @paulre8272
    @paulre8272 Před rokem

    thank you. Lydia, so much!!!!thank you for inspiration, from Ukraine!!

  • @stevemountz8108
    @stevemountz8108 Před rokem +1

    This is a far cry from anything I would paint, but I love it! What a process, and well worth it.

  • @Kimb3rly1366
    @Kimb3rly1366 Před rokem

    Love ❤️ gave me a push to get back into the easel

  • @wendyjans6451
    @wendyjans6451 Před rokem +14

    This is incredible. The bird feet were actually the part of the painting that caught my eye initially - soo good. Amazing work!

  • @jenluvz2dance
    @jenluvz2dance Před rokem

    Oh my goodness I LOOOOVE this!!!!!! Thank u❤

  • @teresamarie735
    @teresamarie735 Před rokem

    I love Ravens and crows also.

  • @LeighPogue
    @LeighPogue Před rokem +12

    This was a stunning painting. I loved each process and you talking through why you would do certain things and what your thoughts were as you did them. Brilliant

  • @LoriLClark
    @LoriLClark Před rokem +1

    I love ravens and crows, too. This turned out amazing!

  • @rachelclark5657
    @rachelclark5657 Před rokem +1

    I was stuck on how to create a commissioned space scene. Then I saw this! Love, love, love these techniques. Thanks for the video!!

  • @ritaswift8313
    @ritaswift8313 Před 5 měsíci +1

    6am and I just found your channel, boy am I glad I typed the word "crow" in with mixed media, I am crow crazy, live on a farm in West Virginia with my horses, dog Maggie and seven cats, love watercolor but want to branch out into exactly what I just watched you do, I absolutely love this piece of art, it is stunning and I will be following you. So amped up to find someone who is doing what I have had in my mind for a couple years now but couldn't even explain it to myself. Thanks so much for your interesting and teachable video. You are good. Rita

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thank you Rita!!! I am crow crazy as well! Ravens and crows are my favorite birds. I tend to paint them a lot!😊❤

  • @ratmaschine
    @ratmaschine Před rokem +1

    mixed media artists are like. god tier. 😮

  • @AstroNope1
    @AstroNope1 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing!! Fantastic techniques!! Sure some people dont like the crow or the script or whatever... I'm the same with what I do, I like what I like... grungy textures with no subject matter.

  • @elsgussenhoven1727
    @elsgussenhoven1727 Před rokem

    Heel mooi prachtig 👏👏👌👍💐🇱🇺

  • @northcackalacky4694
    @northcackalacky4694 Před rokem +1

    I love Crows, period.
    Brilliant idea and vision! Stunningly perfect in every way!
    You just gave me a bazillion ideas. Thank you

  • @lyndamylos8417
    @lyndamylos8417 Před rokem

    how did i even find this ??? beautiful!!!!

  • @TheBlackJewelz
    @TheBlackJewelz Před 10 měsíci

    “I’ve got a jar of dirt” in the accent really caught me off guard 😂😂
    I greatly appreciate seeing this process unfold and having explanations at the same time. I’m just starting to practice mixed media so all insight is invaluable

  • @lisa.k.805
    @lisa.k.805 Před rokem +10

    absolutely mind-blowing! you are so talented... my mouth was open too as I watched you build layers while using different paints and tools! good time lapse, great narration. I am lower than a beginner, I recently painted a 5 x 7 inch acrylic painting of a daisy field for my mom & I was pretty impressed with myself😂😂good times👍🏻

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +4

      Thank you Lisa!!! We all start somewhere!☺ I bet your mom loved it! My son got me a steam mop to clean up paint!😂 I wish he'd paint a field of daisies!❤

    • @debrajol3585
      @debrajol3585 Před rokem +1

      Another awesome artist to follow is Bob Burridge.
      He’s amazing at helping people loosen up and be free from stress. Makes painting fun! Happy Arting 🌹🌹🌹 edit: John Beckly is another fave.

  • @gigih.9254
    @gigih.9254 Před rokem

    Beautiful piece! A lot of time and technique.

  • @beaubidness6622
    @beaubidness6622 Před rokem +1

    Those colors!!!! What a fantastic image.

  • @rogerdavis9962
    @rogerdavis9962 Před rokem

    Illusion backwards really made this painting 100× more interesting...POSITIVE VIBES TO ALL

  • @robincrowflies
    @robincrowflies Před rokem

    Wow. Awesome. This Crow approves.

  • @user-rd7po3oi1c
    @user-rd7po3oi1c Před 3 měsíci

    작품 제작 과정 잘보았습니다.
    감사합니다.
    훌륭한 작품입니다.

  • @thomcarr7021
    @thomcarr7021 Před rokem +1

    Love your confidence when adding more colors and points of interest.

  • @sherrillponton4314
    @sherrillponton4314 Před 9 měsíci

    I frikken love your work....just what I've been searching for....

  • @deniselisboa1
    @deniselisboa1 Před rokem +1

    that's SO beautiful. im inspired by this style now lol

  • @SD-mj7ln
    @SD-mj7ln Před 9 měsíci

    Wow wow wow you are incredibly talented! What a beautiful work of art!

  • @mailie6403
    @mailie6403 Před rokem

    It's very unique and draws the viewer in to keep looking.. Lovely.

  • @stephenkrupa2901
    @stephenkrupa2901 Před rokem

    I am 100% whole heartedly in live with this painting! Dark teal and warm sunset colors is my favorite color combination.

  • @cathybradshaw6008
    @cathybradshaw6008 Před měsícem

    I sure wish I could paint (think) like that

  • @melissamorton1282
    @melissamorton1282 Před rokem +1

    Love it! I'm from New Mexico and turquoise is pronounced like tur-coyse here :) Blessings

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +1

      I know!!! My whole life I have been surrounded by people who mispronounced it!😂 Product of my upbringing. Thank you!❤

  • @fredasidaravicius232
    @fredasidaravicius232 Před rokem

    Absolutely mesmorising video. I loved the finished effect. I wish I had that talent.

  • @yliritz5816
    @yliritz5816 Před rokem

    So strong color painting, and I'm mad for Crow! I fall inlove for this, I'm jealous of this ^^. Thanks to sharing your work process. I'll follow you France from.

  • @AzaleaLuna
    @AzaleaLuna Před rokem +1

    This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. It just popped up in my recs and I saw that raven and the colors and I had to watch. It's beautiful.

  • @leecornelius7159
    @leecornelius7159 Před rokem

    That was FUN to watch! I've painted bird feet, too. Grrr! I'm sending this video to my husband. He loves to paint things that just come from his head. He also loves chunky paint. Gaffrey is one of his favorite artists. He'll love this.

  • @dt5413
    @dt5413 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow You are AMAZING! I love it! ❤

  • @DreamJourneyStudio11
    @DreamJourneyStudio11 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for simplifying & demystifying these art processes so they're available to everyone 🎨🖌💖

  • @sonsoftheedelweiss72
    @sonsoftheedelweiss72 Před rokem +1

    Very very nice!!!! Enjoyed and learned alot.

  • @judilynn9569
    @judilynn9569 Před rokem +1

    This is absolutely beautiful! And (tur-koyz) is one of my favorite colors! Yes I’m OCD about pronunciation. I’ve never heard anyone so mispronounce that word. lol. But this truly is a very cool piece.

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I know now about turquoise... Product of my upbringing, but an easy fix😁❤

  • @kfergus3662
    @kfergus3662 Před rokem +1

    I love it

  • @Medicinehandart
    @Medicinehandart Před rokem +1

    Hi, Linda. Nice color coordination, color that some people don't like, you make it look so awesome. I found a brunt sienna once that someone threw away. Now I know how I can use it, I like Brunt Sienna color. Thank you.

  • @thepaintslayer624
    @thepaintslayer624 Před 11 měsíci

    Phenomenal! I have a photo I took many years ago of an old, craggily dead tree with about 50 crows sitting in it. It's a silhouette shot and I've always wanted to paint it but I didn't have the right idea or inspo until now! Thank you for posting. This is beautiful and I can't wait to try this technique!

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před 11 měsíci

      That must be a really cool photo! I'm kinda jealous! I want to see when you finish!!!!🤓

  • @paufran5590
    @paufran5590 Před rokem

    Great job...very nice..and usefull tips and guidence. Thanks!

  • @jenniferchapman2096
    @jenniferchapman2096 Před rokem +1

    Wow what talent you have. It’s absolutely amazing.

  • @KayInMaine
    @KayInMaine Před 8 měsíci

    That was friggin awesome to watch!!!!! You're amazing!!!

  • @Nathalieroy2624
    @Nathalieroy2624 Před rokem

    Oh wow. I am in love with this!!!

  • @christinewilde110
    @christinewilde110 Před rokem

    Love it, love it, love it!

  • @shirleykamala1797
    @shirleykamala1797 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks!...i love your tutorial.💖💖💝

  • @snowysnowyriver
    @snowysnowyriver Před rokem

    I wasn't feeling the colours until the beautiful stunning bird appeared. Wow, just wow! I would very happily hang that on my wall, it's stunning. ❤

  • @donnataylor7505
    @donnataylor7505 Před 11 měsíci

    I am beyond envious... xoxox

  • @carolehlinger932
    @carolehlinger932 Před rokem +7

    You are really an awesome artist and great teacher. Pure talent is such a gift. I made a porcelain Raven doll in a cage and love her story i made up for an article. The words "I Know why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou was my inspiration. Your inspirations are so apparent in your work. Your perkey attitude is up lifting and love your humor.

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem

      Hi Carol! Thank you so much! I love that... "I know why the caged Bird sings". I would love to see the Raven in the cage that you made. Is the article online somewhere?😊

  • @user-ee4xl9tu7n
    @user-ee4xl9tu7n Před rokem

    Love your illustration video.... your artwork wow me

  • @sreedharsandiri
    @sreedharsandiri Před rokem +1

    wonderful painting....💐

  • @evelynstjohn985
    @evelynstjohn985 Před 4 měsíci

    I love your creativity and how you always add in different elements! Raven's and crows are also one of my favorite birds! Stunning painting!

  • @debajyotirakshit2174
    @debajyotirakshit2174 Před rokem

    This is a beautiful painting of my favourite subject, that is crow, and have similar interests with you ❗... I try to photograph the bird , as well as sketch a lot...and already done a mini-series on it...👍

  • @micheleleech8128
    @micheleleech8128 Před rokem

    I have never heard of abstract realism before. I find the process fascinating to watch.

  • @arianazimmermann9713
    @arianazimmermann9713 Před rokem +8

    love this so much!!! the painting turned out incredible and this was a super enjoyable and informative video, thank you!

  • @joeray2579
    @joeray2579 Před rokem

    Awesome! Very intriguing and inspiring video. I look forward to playing with some modeling paste and sand. Great job on this piece, and fantastic bird feet!

  • @lisa-gayle9939
    @lisa-gayle9939 Před rokem +13

    WOW! I’m so glad CZcams recommended your channel! Your artwork is incredible and so interesting! New subscriber! ❤️

  • @jessmac1501
    @jessmac1501 Před rokem

    Amazing!!! from England UK.

  • @garyji
    @garyji Před rokem

    A very interesting process, skillfully demonstrated, to create a very compelling and engaging image. Color me impressed.

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Gary!!!

    • @garyji
      @garyji Před rokem

      @@lydiabroderick867 I see you have also done an American Bison. It also looks very compelling.

  • @maramakesjournals2319
    @maramakesjournals2319 Před rokem +1

    Well, the art’s a beaut and your narration’s a hoot. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks!

  • @v12dot
    @v12dot Před rokem

    Most fitting background music ever ! Well done ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @anettes8536
    @anettes8536 Před rokem

    So beautiful, you are so talanted💖💖💖

  • @e.j.t.4692
    @e.j.t.4692 Před rokem

    Very greatfull artwork👍exzellent👌

  • @ranjanachand9306
    @ranjanachand9306 Před 7 měsíci

    It came out beautifully😊

  • @jacquelinedobbelaar4298

    WOW, this is so beautiful🤩

  • @lisamariegordon4912
    @lisamariegordon4912 Před rokem +1

    Wow, I love this artist! These videos are the missing link

  • @user-zt9xf1or5u
    @user-zt9xf1or5u Před rokem

    Очень понравилось!!

  • @user-eu3kk7be4l
    @user-eu3kk7be4l Před 9 měsíci

    I would love to own this!!!!!❤

  • @christinebarone2151
    @christinebarone2151 Před rokem +1

    Cool I saw the artist Sergio Aranda create this as well

  • @AMed-pi9eo
    @AMed-pi9eo Před rokem

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @chandarussell
    @chandarussell Před rokem

    That is stunning. I love it. I’d hang it on my wall in a heartbeat.

  • @lauracurran6192
    @lauracurran6192 Před rokem

    I very much like the backwards illusion

  • @johnrogersAlterism
    @johnrogersAlterism Před rokem +1

    Hi Lydia I’m so glad you are also approaching this topic .. abstract realism is amazing and beautiful

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +1

      I couldn't agree more! Thank you!

    • @johnrogersAlterism
      @johnrogersAlterism Před rokem

      @@lydiabroderick867 thank you 🙏

    • @johnrogersAlterism
      @johnrogersAlterism Před 11 měsíci

      @@lydiabroderick867 Hey hope you are well. I have just added another video on Destructive Enhancement you might find interesting czcams.com/video/IdImA4rBJg0/video.html

  • @jackbrown2325
    @jackbrown2325 Před 8 měsíci

    LOL!.....way you described working on those feet was like listening to myself . Good to know it happens to others .

  • @221b-Maker-Street
    @221b-Maker-Street Před rokem +1

    Hi Lydia - this is spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques so generously with us.
    If all else ever fails as an artist, you might consider doing stand-up. 😬

  • @brentmiller3250
    @brentmiller3250 Před 5 měsíci

    Simply brilliant. Wishing you much success!

  • @ruthherring6035
    @ruthherring6035 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing

  • @TheSweetnsalty1
    @TheSweetnsalty1 Před rokem

    What a cool paining !!

  • @wickerman5577
    @wickerman5577 Před rokem

    Beautiful painting, and video

  • @user-hd4cn2vk4p
    @user-hd4cn2vk4p Před 4 měsíci

    Love love love it. Crows are fascinating & very clever. This one fits beautifully in your painting.

  • @Edward-rw3kq
    @Edward-rw3kq Před rokem

    Well.......I really need to subscribe, your art style is brilliant.
    I absolutely love corvids and have my 3 friends who meet me every morning and fly as I walk my beautiful dog, I feed them, the stay with me till I finish the walk.
    Years ago when jesus was probably still a toddler I was asked by a cafe to paint a highland cow....I did, with acrylic, but it was unbelievably boring to look at when I finished....😮
    So...anywho, I decided to run it under the shower and scrub it, and like maybe 4 or five minutes later it started to become more interesting, so I added, and subtracted paints and inks till it told me, hey, I'm done....
    And it was, it fitted in perfect with the cafe decor a lot better than if I kept the chocolate box type I started with...
    The was you started your piece inspired me.
    So ThanQ.....love from Inverness. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @lydiabroderick867
      @lydiabroderick867  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Edward. Your mornings sound so peaceful. You paint a lovely picture with your words. Is Iverness in the Scottish Highlands? I remember my grandmother talking about the north of Scotland when I was a kid. She was from England, but used to go up there.

    • @Edward-rw3kq
      @Edward-rw3kq Před rokem +2

      @@lydiabroderick867 yea lydia North East highlands.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.....thanQ for the reply, yes my mornings can be special, trouble is, when you make friends with wildlife, you always worry when they don't turn up. 😊
      But they eventually do....have a lovely day.💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @johannebrun3409
    @johannebrun3409 Před měsícem

    This is just beyond…. I’m in awe.

  • @marypartridge5154
    @marypartridge5154 Před rokem

    Very clever. All this abstract art seems to follow a formula so im never sure. But your approach is A1.

  • @rgrantconacher5300
    @rgrantconacher5300 Před rokem

    Your really funny and I love your work 🔥⚓😃

  • @darleenlee9125
    @darleenlee9125 Před rokem

    Wow! ❤

  • @user-eu3kk7be4l
    @user-eu3kk7be4l Před 9 měsíci

    I would love to own this!!!!!

  • @ginajennings1664
    @ginajennings1664 Před rokem

    Half way through watching this I was like I have to subscribe, this painting is so sick.

  •  Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful! Love it! ❤

  • @carynpercell8979
    @carynpercell8979 Před rokem

    Absolutely LOVE this!!!

  • @DG-ri1lp
    @DG-ri1lp Před 3 měsíci

    Wow it’s great. I wanna try this