Abstract Figure Painting Demo: Using a Photo Reference on a Messy Background.

ABSTRACT FIGURE PAINTING IN ACRYLIC: In this video, I am painting figures with acrylic paint with a combination of opaque and transparent paint. I have also added collage material.
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[@kathryntokars1631]

I painted the jazz quartet and Iteally enjoyed it. Now I’m working on soul sister. Love it.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Good for you!

[@user-um8lq4gh6h]

I'm new to you're channel. Wow... I love your style and i've been wanting to learn negative painting! Thank you so much from Texas! 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joykalt7551]

Fun to see you and learn from you on New Years Eve! Looking forward to seeing you lots in 2024! Happy NY, Pat!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much Joy! Maybe I’ll see you in another workshop in 2024. Happy New Year.

[@jenfleming9412]

A beautiful painting!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dianecharest8365]

Love it! Thank you for sharing your talent. Your really good at these figures.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much!Lots of practice!

[@lisengel2498]

I love the intertwining of abstract and figure - it creates a wonderfull imaginary space - 🎶🌷🎵❤️

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks so much! I plan on doing more like this!

[@22222murray]

Happy New Year Patt. Thank you for your kindness in sharing. I love learning and exploring through other's experience.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

My pleasure! Happy New Year to you!

[@arttulip100561]

This is such a dynamic way to do a portrait! Exciting.❤

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thank you so much 😀 Give it a try.

[@bellaeusebio849]

I’ve learned so much from this video alone. I am now grasping, and bd able to visualize how you create your people figures from dabs and splash of colors to start with. Thank you.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Wonderful!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I love the way she came out! Beautiful! Thank you for showing your process. Happy New Year!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks JoAnne! Happy New Year to you!🎉

[@Suzyqtpie-pe7bg]

Very teachable. I love it
Thank you so much

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks Suzy!

[@jennifermars6874]

Thanks Patt, love this!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@pablodacostaguitar2410]

Thanks so much

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You're welcome!

[@melinayorke7462]

I really enjoyed this one, thank you!🤩

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Glad you enjoyed it Melina!

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

Happy New Year! Thank you for your video's, they bring me ideas and inspiration and fun.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

You are so welcome Sharon! Happy New Year to you!🥂🍾

[@cluelesspotterclod]

Have you ever painted the characters as the negative area and left the background in colors and patterns?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

It could be done that way as well. I just prefer painting out the negative space around the forms.

[@floyjoyexpressions]

Did anybody else notice the other face in the painting at the 6 min. 25 second mark ?!! It is orange , next to the shoulder on the right (when looking at the video).

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Yes I see it - I don’t think it was obvious straight on. I didn’t notice it when I was painting anyway.

[@prameytatum1]

Thank you for a wonderfully informative video demo! Also what's the website where you found the photo? I thought you said splash but I can't find a website with that name, other than a pure water website. Thank you again, Patt!

[@prameytatum1]

maybe it's UNsplash!? I think Ifound it!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Unsplash. If you go under my community tab you will see the link to the photo.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Here is the link unsplash.com/photos/woman-wearing-black-eyeglasses-sitting-on-the-black-padded-chair-CJVJCazDWik

[@kristinebooden6235]

About how much time do you spend on the background and how much planning do you do for thbackround? Thank you 😊

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I do not plan my backgrounds - they are started out by off loading my brush while painting and using up leftover paint at the end of a painting session. I may do stamps or stencils as I go or when I feel there is lots of paint but not much pattern. When I have a yummy background I look at it to see imagery or in this case I decided this gal suited the background. I always have lots of messy backgrounds to choose from.

[@lindamlynch]

Happy New Year! And thank you so much for your always educational and inspirational paintings. How wonderful that you share your journey.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

@@lindamlynch Thanks Linda, it is my purpose and passion! 😊

[@jenfleming9412]

Patt I was wanting to buy your online workshop for the beginners cold wax and oil. You have it on sale for CAD97. If I purchase this do I just download it to my iPad? I do not have a computer. Do I just then work through it in my own time? There isn’t much info there on it. Thanks Patt. I have my wax and oils now, so it would be a good time for me to learn from you.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Hello Jen, you can go through the lessons on my learning platform. No need to download them. It is a self paced course and you can watch as many times as you like. More info at the following link. Buy from this link not on my website. scrivenerartanddesign.thrivecart.com/-cold-wax-and-oil-paint-getting-started/

[@jenfleming9412]

Thanks Patt. Yes that link was better. I have signed up so excited about the journey.

[@pattscrivenerartist]

@@jenfleming9412 Great!Thank you so much! Let me know if you have questions as you go through it. You can also join my private FB group to share your work.

[@susanruark2558]

Hi Patt! Is it possible for you to post
a link of your photo reference for this painting? I have looked on Unsplash but cannot locate it. I would like to try this painting and the reference would help. As always I enjoy your tutorials so much. Thanks!

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Done! unsplash.com/photos/woman-wearing-black-eyeglasses-sitting-on-the-black-padded-chair-CJVJCazDWik

[@kathryntokars1631]

How can I join? Cost?

[@pattscrivenerartist]

I am not sure what you are referring to?. I have a free Facebook group and will soon start a membership.

[@Flatshader]

That arm is to bright now………

[@pattscrivenerartist]

Thanks for pointing that out - I’ll take a look.