The One Chapter that Changed How I Paint
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- There are several questions that as a beginner we do not thing of asking. In this video I share some of the answers to the most common beginner questions as well as some other questions that we, as beginners, never think of and why these questions can make our life easier as artist.
The answers provided come from the first chapter of the book " Carlsons Guide to Landscape Painting" by John F Carlson.
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Maybe it's a journey, not a destination. I started drawing much later in life, and I often wonder if I will be around long enough to learn and gain the level of skill that allows me to create art. I frequently ask myself, as well as professional artists, teachers, coaches, and everyone in between, the following question: Can we not make 'art' at each level we attain on the path to that dreamy, ideal mastery of the fundamentals?
I think you tried to answer that question. I believe the author of the book you discuss is also trying to answer that question. Great video. Please keep painting and sharing your journey. I appreciate your company on this journey. We who wrestle with Art.
That’s exactly right! Very well put! Now I feel bad for people watching the whole video when it was summarized so eloquently 😅
Thanks I’m glad to have your company too :)
Thanks for sharing the wonderful points made by the author. Certainly helpful. When I picked up a brush to dabble in painting last year, I really had no concept of technique and the fundamentals, I just dug in and started painting what I saw. I feel my first efforts were some of my best, unclouded by self scrutiny. But as I plodded on, I decided I needed to learn techniques so I could render exactly and properly what I wanted to express. I suppose it’s a learning curve that must be worked through, because the harder I tried to apply specific techniques, the worse my results. I started to resent it because I feel they now turned my happy renderings into work with poor results and dissatisfaction. But I can understand what you and the author are conveying…that the fundamentals, once truly mastered, will set you free to capture/create your true expressions intentionally, not accidentally. And this is my goal. Your journey is our journey! Keep sharing!
I experienced almost the same thing with regards to watercolor. Thanks for beign here and sharing your experience too!
I never had a chance to study drawings much with my condition as a visually impaired, I never found someone yet who could teach me to draw with my eyesight, so my style is not really drawing, it is more painting using charcoal and paper because it is very hard for me to see the thin shapes or thin layers or thin pigments no matter how big or long it is, I only focused on the dark and thick pigments like charcoal, or anything that it’s dark against white paper or bright pens against dark paper, but I love to learn more about how to improve my skill with my eyesight, I only experiment with what works for me without any help from others or any teachers because nobody I find can teach me with my eyesight, and I can’t also afford to go to the art school. I think dedication is the number 1 teacher for us.
I understand that, It is frustrating because no one can really understand the way you see. But think about it more as an advantage. As long as you can see light and dark, then you are in a perfect spot to learn art. People usually get too caught up in color, so in my opinion you have a great advantage to not be hindered by that. So keep up the good work and do what is fun and interesting to you!
I think I’ll buy the book and study it deeper. It seems to answer some questions I haven’t been able to put into words.
Thanks a lot for making this video!
The book isn’t long but it is dense :) just be warned 😅 I’m glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thank you so much for sharing those excerpts from John Carlson's book! I bought it about a year or two ago and had read through it (still as a beginner) but am embarrassed to say that I must have read through it so eager to learn compositional technique and didn't allow the wisdom of his words to really sink in (how ironic, based on what he was saying!). The way you distilled his advice and encouragement was so meaningful and really resonated. Now I'm going to pull out my copy and re-read that section again (actually, the whole book) - w/ my highlighter! Because the sections you shared were so insightful. And profound. I had been feeling a little burned out - from work, stress, fatigue, and frustration (from not having the energy to be able to create). Messages like the ones you share through your videos keep me inspired and give me a boost of energy. Thank you!
I am glad you alrady have the book. I have read this book once before (just the start of it) and discarded it because it sounded too poetical and i wanted a quick fix for my efforts. But now that I am in a better frame of mind I was able to listen. It is now that i have slowed down due to burnout from work that I am finally rekindling my joy of learning to paint and the art of creating. So you are not alone and I am glad that you are here too.
@antoniocabrero Yes! I know I was rushing thru to get to the "good parts" the first time. Thank you for reminding me of the value and gifts we can receive when slowing down. I am so happy to hear that you're rediscovering the joy of creating art. Nature and art are like a balm for my compass looking for true north.
@marit4660 I understand:) thanks Marit :)
It's just another way of saying that professionals should be operating at a professional level. Artists don't tend to be the most serious people, so maybe this is a particularly important lesson for them. In theory, you have infinite attempts to make a good painting, but the only sign I have in my studio says "done is better than perfect." What would you think about a pro basketball player who can't make free-throws? Does the same idea apply to the execution of a painting? I'm not certain. Is one-shotting a final work nice? Absolutely. Is it necessary? No. I have started over countless times.
Sure, but beginners tend to feel held back by not knowing everything about their craft that they feel like unless they are technically apt then they can’t produce works of art. And that’s what I was trying to convey that it is not helpful to strive for that since that’s not “the art” of painting, that’s just painting by itself