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Claire Kennedy Art
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I am a mixed media artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. I love working with acrylic paints, exploring layered and textured effects, and often incorporating my own photography within the painting. If you are a beginner and wanting to get started with acrylics - and also if you want find ways to bring your photography into your work - then I have lots of tips and tricks for you!
Understanding colour part 3: mixing neutrals
In parts 1 and 2 we saw that when you place complementary colours beside each other, they make each other pop and increase their vibrancy.
But when you mix them together (with the addition of white) the opposite happens - they neutralise each other.
Learn how to mix a beautiful array of greys and earthy tones simply by combining two opposing colours.
Read more about this in my blog post here: clairekennedyart.co.uk/staying-neutral/
To sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming exhibitions and courses click here: clairekennedyart.co.uk/ck-newsletter-2024/ - as a special thank you I'll send you my 5 top tips for the perfect image transfer!
Thank you for watching!
But when you mix them together (with the addition of white) the opposite happens - they neutralise each other.
Learn how to mix a beautiful array of greys and earthy tones simply by combining two opposing colours.
Read more about this in my blog post here: clairekennedyart.co.uk/staying-neutral/
To sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming exhibitions and courses click here: clairekennedyart.co.uk/ck-newsletter-2024/ - as a special thank you I'll send you my 5 top tips for the perfect image transfer!
Thank you for watching!
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Understanding colour part 2: complementary colours everywhere!
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Following on from Part 1, where we looked at the traditional colour wheel and how artists use it to create harmonious colour schemes, we are now taking a deeper dive into complementary colours. Why is it so aesthetically pleasing to see colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel placed together? Well, it's not just art, it's science! In this video we attempt to unpick this, and look at how...
Understanding colour part 1: the colour wheel
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Colour is such a vast and exciting subject but also can be a bit daunting. Join me in the first of a short series of videos where we have a look at the colour wheel and how it can help us to create appealing and cohesive colour schemes in your paintings...
An arty day in Kirkcudbright
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I recently spent the day in the pretty Scottish seaside town of Kirkcudbright to attend the opening of the Whitehouse Gallery's latest show which I'm delighted to be taking part in. If you're interested in having a closer look at the work I'm exhibiting there, you can follow the link to the gallery here: www.whitehousegallery.co.uk/product-category/artists/claire-kennedy/ I also managed to find...
Painting and photography: photo transfers
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Hope you enjoy this video which shows some photo transferring in action! Click on the link to sign up to my newsletter and as a special thank you I'll send you my 5 top tips on how to create the perfect photo transfer: clairekennedyart.co.uk/ck-newsletter-2024/
Planning and painting a mini mixed-media piece from beginning to end
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It's exhilarating to paint large canvases, but there's a real pleasure in painting on a small scale too. I paint a few of these 'mini originals' mixed media pieces every month and I find them very relaxing and satisfying to do. I am planning to create a comprehensive step-by-step online course on this technique at the end of the year, but in the meantime here is a glimpse into some of the proce...
Some art books which have inspired me
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With the internet and social media we have a wealth of information at our fingertips, but it's also nice to have some physical books to flick through and take inspiration from during quieter moments. Here I show you 3 or 4 books which have inspired me over the years, from a Charles Rennie Mackintosh watercolour book from my teenage bedroom to a practical step-by-step to acrylic painting which g...
Mixing harmonious colours using a limited palette
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You don't need lots of lots of colours to start painting! Just 2 or 3 plus white can give you a whole array of beautiful harmonious colours. Working with a limited palette is a really satisfying way to create a cohesive series of paintings. Share your favourite palettes in the comments! www.clairekennedyart.co.uk www.instagram.co.uk/claire_kennedy_art clairekennedyart
My favourite paints and tools
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Acrylic paints and tools - here are some of my current favourites
Layering with acrylics for beginners part 3: glazing
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Welcome to part 3 of a short series on how to layer with acrylic paints. This time we look at glazing and how it can add depth and complexity to your paintings. Thank you for watching and, if you find it helpful, don't forget to hit 'like' and subscribe for more hints and tips! www.clairekennedyart.co.uk clairekennedyart claire_kennedy_art
Layering with acrylics for beginners part 2: scratching and scraping
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Following on from my previous video, here we look at another way to build up layers in your painting: by scratching through wet paint to reveal the colours beneath. Known as 'sgrafitto' this is an easy and satisfying way to add complexity and texture to your paintings. www.clairekennedyart.co.uk clairekennedyart claire_kennedy-art
Layering with acrylics for beginners part 1: understanding transparent and opaque colours
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If you're just starting out with acrylic paints, this video will help you to get a handle on transparency, and how you can use this to build up beautiful, rich surfaces. www.clairekennedyart.co.uk clairekennedyart claire_kennedy_art
Welcome to my YouTube channel
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Hello and welcome to my channel! Here you will discover lots of ways to create rich, textural surfaces using acrylic paints, and also how to incorporate your own photography into your paintings. Be sure to hit the subscribe button! www.clairekennedyart.co.uk clairekennedyart claire_kennedy_art
Fab video by Fab Claire. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video!
Hello Claire, you are a great teacher for TH-cam! Honestly hang in here and with your calming demeanour & ease in instruction you’ll have quite the following. I’ve been so looking forward to your next video on colour theory. So happy 😃 Thank you for your teaching, I’ll be using it absolutely to play around tomorrow with opposite ends of my colour wheel as you’ve done so. Inspired. Take good care. ☮️💜
What a lovely comment to read - thank you, that has made me so happy! I'm delighted that you are enjoying the videos and they have prompted to to get out the paints - hope you had fun!
Great video! You explained something I’ve found complicated in a clear manner that is easy to understand. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm delighted that you found the video to be useful. Colour theory is indeed a complex subject and quickly becomes very scientific, but I've found that even a very basic understanding can be helpful when choosing a colour palette for our paintings (and also gives an extra dimension of enjoyment and understanding when viewing the art of others in galleries and museums)
Always love to see a new video from you Claire! Thank you. The greys from that vibrant red are amazing. Colour is endlessly fascinating and I reckon you could spend your whole life learning about it. So beautiful! 😍
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment - I'm really happy that you are enjoying the videos and I agree with you about colour being endlessly fascinating!
Thank you very much. Another great tutorial. 🎉 I've really appreciated all three.😊
Really glad that you've enjoyed them, thank you for letting me know!
Great Claire thank you so much really good explanation 🎉
Thanks Krissi! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
What’s with the hands? It’s very distracting
LOVE THESE so much, and happy to see you on TH-cam! THESE older photos, esp. blowing up to make somewhat ghostly... appeals to me deeply. one of our oldest churches burned out totally yesterday, a terrible tragedy in Toronto... want to use images of the 'shell' as an homage to our community. adding this 'narrative' element deeply appeals... not covered in our current CVP but I'm really leaning into this... as you were one of the favorite artists featured... so, THANK YOU so much for your beautiful work and inspiration.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment. I'm fascinated with the layers of history in a city, and the cycles of life which it holds and I'm really enjoying making this series (I find it quite moving too). I'm sorry to hear about the fire in your city - I think making a series of paintings as a homage is a wonderful idea. Again, thank you for your lovely comment.
@@ClaireKennedyArt shared this one with our current CVP cohort.. hope that's ok!
@@carolmcbrideonline delighted for you to share - thank you!
Thank you 🙏. Colour theory has been a thing that confused me and my paintings and which I found myself sidestepping , not really feeling confident or comfortable about what I was doing. With this clear approach I began to feel it possible to make more cohesive work. I’m grateful to you, Claire.
I'm so happy that you found the video to be helpful. Colour theory can get very complex, but even just a very basic understanding can make a huge difference when choosing a colour palette for our paintings. I'm delighted that it's helped to make you feel more confident with your work, and thank you for taking the time to comment!
Thank you very much Claire. Very useful. Can't wait to see the video on mixing complimentary colours for neutrals. I think I spotted a reference to this on your blog on the website. Ta.
Thank you so much, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Yes - I did a blog post about complementary neutrals a while back, well spotted! I'm aiming for the video to be out next week.
جميله جدا اتمنى لك التوفيق والنجاح أنا صديقه جديده في انتظارك احلى لايك
I’ve watched so many videos on this subject and your series thus far is the only one that makes sense to me. Others tend to not show examples yet use a pallete knife and put paint down yet seeing actual examples in art makes your teachings stand out. Subscribed! Thank you ever so much and look forward to learning more about colour theory from you. Take care ☮️💜
Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to read this. I think that many of us are 'visual learners' (I know I am) and benefit from seeing physical examples of things. I'd have loved to have shown a medley of film clips as there are some great examples of how complementary colour palettes draw us in. It's such a fascinating subject and I'm really glad that you are enjoying the videos. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@@ClaireKennedyArt Naaaw you’re so welcome, Claire. I could not agree more with you re: visual learning! You teach with clarity and calm also which helps a lot. THANK YOU for imparting your wisdom with us learning colour theory from you. 💕
Complimentary nail varnish too Claire
Ha! Somebody noticed !!
Love to hear your Scottish voice. I like Americans but its great to hear a familiar accent.
I'm trying to speak clearly so that everyone can understand, Scottish accents are notoriously difficult for auto-translate!
Thank you very much. That was very interesting. ❤
Thank you for your feedback and I’m glad you found the video interesting. Colour is a fascinating subject!
I saw someone mix a turquoise and burnt sienna palette. Loved that also!
ooh... that sounds lovely, I must try! Golden's 'teal' could work well for that. Thank you for the suggestion!
Love it. Thanks!
Really glad that you enjoyed the video - thank you for letting me know! 😊
The problem with color for many newbies and some “established” artists, they can’t mix the correct color,so they choose a shade and hue that is close and are satisfied. The issue now is your entire color pallet has to be made up. To match that color. Painting is about color relationships. A waste of time , paint and effort. I know it is a bother, but you must create color charts. You get a new color, do the chart on the values and the cool and warms effects that can be achieved with that color. Your not painting twenty four hours a day. Set time aside to “mix”. Know your tools. Paint is one of your tools. Don’t settle. Make good work.
Making colour mixing charts is a great idea and I know that it helps a lot of artists. I hope that you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comment
Delighted to see another video from you - they’re always enjoyable and informative and I liked the examples in Gombrich’s book. Thanks for the tour around the colour wheel! ❤️💛💙
Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to read this!
Great explanation of color wheel and color theory, thankyou! I learnt a lot from this lesson! Will use this theory moving forward.
Hi there and thank you for your comment, I'm really glad that you found the video to be helpful!
Thank you for the great video. I look forward to the next one. 😊
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video
Gran maestra gracias por su clase. Como se llaman los rojos del cuadro del rey Carlos.
Hi there, thank you very much for your comment. Yes, the King Charles portrait is a great example of the monochromatic colour scheme
Claire, I just came across your channel and this video purely by chance and think it is seriously one of the BEST videos I have ever watched in the past two years since I started watching various artists on TH-cam when I retired and began my art journey. Seriously, your explanations of colour, combined with these interesting examples and your thoughts as you went through the book is just wonderful…..just perfect. Interestingly, you mentioned Grand Budapest Hotel which is one my favourite films and I remember years ago when I first watched it, thinking about how the colour really does draw you in with a magical quality to it somehow. Thank you so much and wishing you every success with your channel. 🤩🤗
What a lovely comment to read, thank you very much. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video and found it useful. I just started this channel a few months ago and it has been a steep learning curve tech-wise - I had no idea about youtube or how to film/edit etc. But I love the teaching aspect, and reading comments like yours makes it feel very worthwhile, so thank you again. Ps - if you like spotting colour schemes in films, try watching (or rewatching) 'Amelie' - a great film, but also a complementary colour palette in every frame!
@@ClaireKennedyArt … Yes….I am sure all the tech stuff has been a steep learning curve for you and a lot to get your head around, but it looks like you have learned a lot and I am sure that bit by bit you will piece it all together and be just fine. Congratulations on even starting your channel ! It’s a brave thing to do 🏆🥳 I have just taken a look at the trailers for ‘Amelie’ and can see exactly what you mean about the complementary colours ! I will now be looking out for how films, etc, have been formatted and thinking about it in a different light….excuse the pun ! 🤪🤭 It is so very interesting ! Thank you !!
Well done Claire for a crisp, coherent explanation of the colour wheel. I was interested to see you made reference to 'The Story of Art' by E H Gombrich from your student days. It's an abiding memory of mine when I studied Art History for A level in 1971 the teacher starting the lessons by saying..."Right, get your Gombrich's out."
Yes, I think Gombrich was the student staple! I wonder if it still is. To be honest, it's not been off my bookshelf much in the intervening 30 years, but it turned out to be very useful for this video! Thank you very much for taking the time to comment
Raphael’s monochromatic red painting brings to mind the new portrait of King Charles. It makes me feel uneasy too. I’ve never heard the colour wheel so well explained. Thank you.
I'm really glad that you enjoyed the video, and thank you for commenting. Yes, a few people have mentioned the King Charles portrait in the comments - it certainly is a good example of a monochromatic colour scheme!
That was really interesting and informative Claire, thank you. Great for practicing artists like me still getting to grips with colour and tone especially. I have the squinty eye method for that but it's hard to understand.
Hi there and thank you for your comment - yes, I also use the squinty eye method for trying to ascertain the value of a colour, it;s a tricky one. Have you tried taking a photo of your painting with your phone and then converting it to black and white? A quick way to see the lights and darks more easily. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment
Thank you SO much. This was really helpful.
You're welcome! Really glad that you found it useful, thank you for taking the time to comment.
Your excellent teaching makes us understand better what the colour scheme is all about! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to read that. I'm delighted that you found the video to be useful.
Some propa art🍻
Glad you liked it Barry!
That was brilliant! Thank you. Looking forward to further videos on colour theory.
Thank you! Really glad that you found the video to be helpful
Great explanation! Thank you!!
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Dont make the book' dog's ear" it is very bad habit folding the corners.
It’s her book to do with as she so pleases, it’s not your book nor a library book.
I grabbed my Louvre Museum art book and color wheel and have had hours of fun determining monochromatic, complementary, analogous, etc. It was great fun!
That makes me so happy to read this!
I just found your channel this morning. Total ❤❤❤. You obviously use a lot of photo transfers in your work. Beautiful!!! If ever you’re looking for video ideas a tutorial on image transfers would be great.
Thank you! I'm so glad that you like my channel. There is one video from about a month ago on transfers called 'Painting and photography: photo transfers' which you might find interesting. Thank you for your comment!
I missed the second video following colour theory.
I've not made it yet! I usually make a video approximately every 2 weeks so will be coming soon...
Thank you so much. Great teaching.
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video
Don’t only have to learn to draw & paint, the science behind the colours is as important! Like your explanations with masters works makes it more understandable!
Thank you! Yes, getting even just a basic understanding of how colour works is important. It's also fascinating!
thank you very very important video does it have another part
@@mahakassifi Hi - it will, I just haven't made it yet! I usually make a video every two weeks or so, so won't be too long
Excellent, Claire. Thank you for such a clear and thorough explanation. It is very useful.
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video
You have achieved what I have thought to be the unachievable...Your approach to teaching the color wheel is exceptional. The slow friendly pace...the way you explained how the white, gray and black create the tint, tone and shade...all the way to the portraits as "theory in action". Wow...thank you 🥳
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and found it useful
Thanks for showing me how to use the one I own. First take it out of package. Then find a good person, like yourself, to explain it.
I'm glad I've encouraged you to take it out of the wrapping! Great that you found the video to be useful, thank you for commenting
شرح موجز و مفيد للغاية اشجعك على اضافة المزيد حول خلط الالوان
Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I will be including colour mixing in future videos. You may find one of my earlier videos helpful: 'Mixing harmonious colours using a limited palette'
Great explanation. Looking forward to your next videos
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
Red, uneasy! You won't be liking the new king Charles portrait, then. This is informative, and well put together, you are easy to listen too.
It certainly is a good example of the monochromatic colour scheme! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, thank you for taking the time to comment
Thank you, Claire. I find the idea really exciting. Reminds me of Banksy.
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy trying out different methods to see what you like best
Thank you, Claire. I shall experiment with lots!
Have fun!
A very good introduction to color for artists. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video
Hi this is the best explanation of the colour wheel that I have found, thank you so much
That makes me so happy to hear! I'm glad that you found it helpful, thank you for taking the time to let me know!
Came across you and for the first time, I understand the colour wheel. Thank you. Have subscribed to learn more.
Hi and thank you for your comment. I'm so glad that you found the video to be helpful. Colour is such a vast and complicated scientific subject but once we have a basic understanding of the colour wheel it gets more and more fascinating!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Hi and thank you for taking the time to comment - I'm really glad that you found the video helpful!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome! I'm really glad that you enjoyed the video, thank you for commenting!