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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Incredibly talented watercolour artist, Ian Fennelly, comes to Etchr Studio. Discover the inspiring story of how Ian Fennelly embarked on his artistic journey and fell in love with the world of art.
We delve into his childhood experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. Ian also discusses his artistic style and thought process as he captures the essence of a place in his unique watercolor urban sketches. 🎨✨
00:00: Origins of Ian Fennelly, the artist
03:20: Overcoming Artistic Challenges
06:50: Navigating Social Media Negativity
11:20: Ian's Unique Style: Storytelling through Art
13:03: The Art of Observation
15:09: Adding Vibrancy with Color Play
18:36: Artistic Encounters: Handling Onlookers Outdoors
20:10: Starting or Rekindling Your Artistic Path
24:53: Ian's Teaching Approach
26:22: Dive into Ian Fennelly's classes on Etchr Studio
Want to learn watercolour urban sketching with Ian? Check out his classes at: learn.etchrstu...
You can find more of his work over on his Instagram page @ianfennelly
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Want to learn from Ian Fennelly? Check out his classes on Etchr Studio:
The Journey of Seeing, a 4-part course with Ian Fennelly - learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/collection-2kfozx3u4wq
Demystifying Urban Scenes in Watercolour - learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/collection-aykeuf6611u
Finding your inspiration in Arezzo - learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/ian-fennelly_finding-your-inspiration-in-arezzo-urban-scenes-in-watercolour
Adding Mystery to Your Paintings - learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/ian-fennelly_adding-mystery-to-your-paintings-a-virtual-sketch-tour-santorini
Bottom line: find your joy in doing art and do it just for that. Make that your PURPOSE for doing art. Then, share your joy to increase it.
I am not a great artist but I LOVE DOING IT, so that is what I do. I made an art studio for myself above my garage and I LOVED DOING THAT, TOO. Up there I drum, sketch, paint, write, and dance around to music because THAT IS JOY to me. I know my art will improve over time, but that is not my concern. My sole concern is JOY. I encourage everyone to make JOY your priority.
In elementary school I was greatly discouraged by my art teacher. Didn't draw or paint for the next 40 years.
I always loved colors and how they make me feel.
At age 50ish I slowly started art adventure. Tried so many different styles in the last 15 years, slowly got better it. And I recently discovered urban sketching and I knew this is what really speaks to me. Colors and lines. I still working on to loose my fear of drawing.
Sometimes I think where I would be now if my first teacher had been more supporting.
At age mid sixties I want to fill my soul with the joy of colors and drawing.
Painting sketching just for my own joy.
I can well empathise with Ian about early encouragement. I got a lot of that in my last two years of primary school from a fabulous teacher which set the foundation. In secondary school, I floundered at art as all we had were poster paints which I absolutely hated! I picked up again when I was about 20 with pen and ink on tiny drawings and it developed from there. In my thirties I did a lot of pen and ink and line and wash and managed to sell quite a lot of studies of Stamford in Lincs. Since then, my 'art career' has been sporadic and I in late retirement, I now find myself back with the pencil, pen and watercolours, doing a series of pen and wash of Burton pubs that have since closed but are not forgotten as well as other studies.
Every good wish from Paul in the Midlands
Thank you so much for sharing your story! 🧡
As in the words of Yoda " there is only do, not try". So if want to do it, start simple and by cheap from the Pound Shop, one sketchbook , some paints, paint brushes and pencils. Total cost £4.00. Think small and simple, like apples and pebbles from the beach. Tiny things are easier to draw, as they do not overwhelm you with complex shapes.
Lovely. Thank you, Gary!
What a wonderful experience this was! Really loved Ian's positivity. Everything he said was so relevant to how I feel and it's so inspiring. Ãnia was such a sweet host and that made the interview all the more better.
Glad you loved it, thanks Radhika 😊
I love Ian’s art! It’s happy, colorful, whimsical, and they make me smile 😊. Ania you we’re such a good host. What a great interview you did here with Ian.
Thank you for the lovely feedback! Ânia is nothing short of amazing. 😊
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Just starting my journey into sketching at the young age of 64! I love Ian’s positivity and am looking forward to getting stuck into some interesting and challenging subjects.
I loved this interview!!! But... your backgrounds drive me nuts. 😆 Well, not so much the backgrounds, but you guys sort of superimposing yourself on to it.
I just bet the woman who wrote an epistle about Ian's work criticizes a lot of other things in her life. Some people just love to nitpick and complain. I LOVE Ian's work. His classes are very useful, provided one wants to learn. Thank you.
Thank you, we too love Ian, his work, and his teaching style! 🤩 - Kirsty
Don’t have Instagram.Don’t want it.
It's helpful but...I need subtitles.
It kinda hard for me to understand the words. Ty.
Thank you for watching and for the honest feedback, Neeuq. Will forward to the team for consideration :)
Thank you both,that was GREAT. Love Ian’s sketchbooks.Especially the use of his vibrant watercolors mixed with black ink.
Both of you have a Happy and very prosperous New Year. Keep up the great work.
thank you so much, Martin! - Ânia
Thanks for this interview which was fun to listen to and encouraging just to sketch/draw/paint on especially when other people say „you got it wrong“
Thanks for saying that, means a lot :) I'm glad you enjoyed this episode! - Ânia
Thank you for this . I am excited for the upcoming workshop on Friday 4/9.. Blessings
I'm so glad you enjoyed the episode, and I hope you love the workshop! :) Thank you! - Ânia
Hi Ian, you are an absolute inspiration & so motivational. Love your designs. I'm new to urban sketching, but have always admired this artwork. Have just joined a local Facebook group.
Thankyou
Grace
I love all the positivity and words Ian said, thank you Ania for this interview ! Ian totally changed the game for me, thanks to him I have been able to unchain my creativity :)
Oh wow!! Thank you for letting us know about this, it means so much!!!! Keep rocking on, Caroline :D - Ânia
Best statement: “you’re only comparing to yourself…”
I agree! 🥰
Thank you Ania and Ian! It’s always lovely to hear Ian talk about art.
Indeed, Susan! It's so refreshing to speak with Ian. I ended the interview feeling inspired to create :) - Ânia
This is a great conversation. Mr. Fennelly is a great artist and engaging personality. The way I look at art, especially on the internet, is you put it out there and people engage with it and comment. Whether the comments are positive or negative does not matter. As soon as there is conversation about it, the art has done its work. Even when the comments are meant to be hurtful and insulting, they do not effect the art or the artist, because they are above the fray.
Agree! What lovely words, thanks for sharing them David! Glad you enjoyed Ian's podcast as well :-)
Thank you Ania for this fantastic interview ...i love Ian's work
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent Ania and Ian - enjoyed very much 😊
Thank you so much, Silvano!!!
Thanks so much, it was a wonderful interview.
Thank you, I'm so glad!! - Ânia
Hi.. thanks for sharing 😎
Thank you too for the support!
I only found Etchr Studio's a couple of months ago, but am really enjoying your pod casts, and guests. Ania I can see and hear your enthusiasm for art, you're a great host. I've gotten into pen and watercolor wash recently, as watercolor was what I started out in. I also paint in soft pastels. I'm definitely going to look into Ian's workshops. I just love the color and boldness in your artwork. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. :)
Love this! Thank you so much for sharing this Deborah 🥰 and we hope to see you in our future classes as well! We have free live classes on TH-cam every week so make sure to turn on your reminders for those 🧡
This channel is really helpful.
Glad to hear that! 🧡
I think I am in love!
Ian is amazing, isn't he? Thanks for listening :) - Ânia
Ian Is amazing!!
A lovely break in the week.
Thank you for listening!
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Thank you so much! 🧡
What a great interview!
Thank you so much!
Really great interview Ania. Just love Ian’s art and positivity!
Thank you so much, Judy, it means a lot :) Ian is one of the kindest souls I ever had the pleasure of meeting. Happy Holidays!
Ian's spirit and art style are so compelling!