I'll try to write a seventeen syllable comment! Interesting and helpful film. I wish I had your freedom of approach. Having several paintings on the go is brave. It must give you freedom to experiment.
Hi William I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I think freedom is something many of us have to work on and the techniques are devised to help that. Working in series is one such approach and quite a lot of artists work in this way. It means you can move on to another painting rather than getting stuck and too fiddly with one. It also enables different angles of the subject to be explored.
I just found your video and subscribed right away, because I found it extremely useful, and because I have affinity with your style. The video seems to be done ESPECIALLY FOR ME, as after the holiday pause I now feel lost, and am trying to go back to my painting routine !! Thanks again and arrivederci !
Hi Silvana welcome and thank you for subscribing. I am so glad that you found the video useful. Please do have a look around and check out my playlists because I cover all aspects of my painting and art approaches.
Thank you for sharing your process. I follow a few different artists and its nice to ‘compare and contrast’ (as I remember from school all those years ago when referring to essay-writing). It’s very generous of you sharing in this way. On Monday I actually did some sorting of my own art space-even though I work in sketchbooks rather than canvases I added another table which suddenly helped me ‘breathe’ in the space. I can see what you mean about the change in colour palette-The new one has more of a ‘weathered’ feel it seems.
You are very welcome. I’m glad it was useful and I think reorganising a space is often inspiring to do and often nudges our work forward. Thanks as well about your comments on the colour palette - I agree - it’s more raw and edgy somehow!
I've been struggling a bit to get back in to the work I was doing before the Christmas break and this was certainly helpful, thank you. As always, I love the small studies - they're fantastic, especially the view of the double page spread.
Hi Jillayne I’m so glad the video is helpful. I think it takes a while after a break. Thanks too re the small studies - I think they are a great way of practicing marks and working out our preferences.
Liz….I really like the new colour palette…I find it exciting ….so glad you are sharing such personal feelings about your methods of documention, because I have never done nearly as much in my work….I will be excited to follow this along….thanks so much ….Brenda
Thanks very much for sharing your ways of organising and getting started again. I need a way of spreading stuff out to properly see where I'm going... helpful to see how you go about it!
Hi liz, only just discovered your channel, found this video very helpful, getting back into working and making art again after taking time away from it can definitely be a real struggle, great video, love your style and abstracts. Iv subscribed and look forward to seeing more 😊
Hi Johnny, thanks so much for your message. I am so glad you found the video helpful. I think it's tricky for most of us to get back to it. Appreciate your comments about my work too. Thanks for subscribing.
@@LizAckerley I came across the paintings of Daniel Chubb the other day. There are some similarities in technique to your work, although the subject matter differs, also scale. They might be worth a look.
Hi Giovanna I’m so glad it was useful. I agree it can be hard and it can be overwhelming too. I find these tips just help me to focus and take small steps rather than be overwhelmed by the bigger picture of having paintings to create and finish!
You are very welcome. I do cover journalling in a number of my videos ( please check out the playlists). In this video I explain specifically what I write about so that’s a good start point for you. I may try to cover as well in some of my videos this year, so please watch out for them.
Thanks! Ive been sitting at my desk watching other people create and barely doing any of my own. Ive written your tips down and will impliment them........tomorrow. Just kidding...today! Actually...right now!
Hi and I’m so glad you found the video useful. We are all different and I’m sure that others who might appear to be creating have their own struggles too! The main thing is to figure what works for you!- small steps .
Thanks for sharing your tips Liz, I like the idea of exploring a different colour palette and how you said “it wasn’t telling the whole story”. That’s a great way to assess the colour palette. 🎨
Hi Sue I don’t really create backgrounds and yes I am usually working in series to produce finished paintings. All the work on my channel is sharing different stages of the process. There are several finished series shared on here including my Wild Flora series : th-cam.com/video/Zh3jkCf4a8M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Kh6DpbiVka-V8sZ2 and Landscape inside out which is in my exhibitions playlist.
Hi Monica. I have listed them throughout the video. As you go through if you want to remember them then just jot them down as you watch. I hope you enjoy the video. Best wishes Liz
Hi - at the moment I’m exploring this different palette -if it’s the small studies you are referring too. Fluorescent would be too much for the feel I am after but the vat orange should provide enough brightness vs the neutrals. The subject matter warrants some more muddy colours. As with a lot of art- it really is dependent on the intention and what we are trying to say.
I'll try to write a seventeen syllable comment! Interesting and helpful film. I wish I had your freedom of approach. Having several paintings on the go is brave. It must give you freedom to experiment.
Hi William I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I think freedom is something many of us have to work on and the techniques are devised to help that. Working in series is one such approach and quite a lot of artists work in this way. It means you can move on to another painting rather than getting stuck and too fiddly with one. It also enables different angles of the subject to be explored.
I just found your video and subscribed right away, because I found it extremely useful, and because I have affinity with your style. The video seems to be done ESPECIALLY FOR ME, as after the holiday pause I now feel lost, and am trying to go back to my painting routine !! Thanks again and arrivederci !
Hi Silvana welcome and thank you for subscribing. I am so glad that you found the video useful. Please do have a look around and check out my playlists because I cover all aspects of my painting and art approaches.
Thank you for sharing your process. I follow a few different artists and its nice to ‘compare and contrast’ (as I remember from school all those years ago when referring to essay-writing). It’s very generous of you sharing in this way. On Monday I actually did some sorting of my own art space-even though I work in sketchbooks rather than canvases I added another table which suddenly helped me ‘breathe’ in the space. I can see what you mean about the change in colour palette-The new one has more of a ‘weathered’ feel it seems.
You are very welcome. I’m glad it was useful and I think reorganising a space is often inspiring to do and often nudges our work forward. Thanks as well about your comments on the colour palette - I agree - it’s more raw and edgy somehow!
I think your initial ink works are fantastic. They’re so beautiful and inspiring. Jill R
Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad that you enjoyed the video.
I've been struggling a bit to get back in to the work I was doing before the Christmas break and this was certainly helpful, thank you. As always, I love the small studies - they're fantastic, especially the view of the double page spread.
Hi Jillayne I’m so glad the video is helpful. I think it takes a while after a break. Thanks too re the small studies - I think they are a great way of practicing marks and working out our preferences.
Liz….I really like the new colour palette…I find it exciting ….so glad you are sharing such personal feelings about your methods of documention, because I have never done nearly as much in my work….I will be excited to follow this along….thanks so much ….Brenda
Hi Brenda thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you like the colour palette and find the videos useful. You are very welcome.
Thanks very much for sharing your ways of organising and getting started again. I need a way of spreading stuff out to properly see where I'm going... helpful to see how you go about it!
Thanks for commenting Jan yes agree that setting your work out properly is key- I’m glad the video was helpful.
Hi liz, only just discovered your channel, found this video very helpful, getting back into working and making art again after taking time away from it can definitely be a real struggle, great video, love your style and abstracts. Iv subscribed and look forward to seeing more 😊
Hi Johnny, thanks so much for your message. I am so glad you found the video helpful. I think it's tricky for most of us to get back to it. Appreciate your comments about my work too. Thanks for subscribing.
Very helpful to get back into creativity Liz. It also helps me the contrasting patterns aw I zoom in. Thank you.
Hi Leila I’m so glad it was helpful. You are very welcome. Best wishes to you for a great creative year ahead.
Thank you for sharing your Art process. Inspiring and helpful.
You are very welcome Melinda- I am so glad that it was useful.
You are very organised. I like the work.
Thanks William. Sometimes being organised helps, other times not so much although in general I think it's important.
@@LizAckerley I came across the paintings of Daniel Chubb the other day. There are some similarities in technique to your work, although the subject matter differs, also scale. They might be worth a look.
@@WilliamPepper-h1qthanks for the information.
Your videos are always wonderful
Thanks Susan glad you enjoyed the video.
Extremely helpful as always Liz. Renegotiated my way back into the studio this week and it was H.A.R.D. The 5 tips are a great way back in. Thank you.
Hi Giovanna I’m so glad it was useful. I agree it can be hard and it can be overwhelming too. I find these tips just help me to focus and take small steps rather than be overwhelmed by the bigger picture of having paintings to create and finish!
Thanks Liz I’d be really interested in a more in depth look at journaling about art as it’s something I don’t do and not really sure how to start.
You are very welcome. I do cover journalling in a number of my videos ( please check out the playlists). In this video I explain specifically what I write about so that’s a good start point for you. I may try to cover as well in some of my videos this year, so please watch out for them.
Thanks!
Ive been sitting at my desk watching other people create and barely doing any of my own.
Ive written your tips down and will impliment them........tomorrow. Just kidding...today! Actually...right now!
Hi and I’m so glad you found the video useful. We are all different and I’m sure that others who might appear to be creating have their own struggles too! The main thing is to figure what works for you!- small steps .
Lovely and so helpful, Thank you!👏🏽💓
You are very welcome. I’m glad it was useful.
Thanks for sharing your tips Liz, I like the idea of exploring a different colour palette and how you said “it wasn’t telling the whole story”. That’s a great way to assess the colour palette. 🎨
Thanks for your comments Olivia- yes the colour palette exploration just happened out of that feeling of there being more to it!
These seem like great backgrounds. Do you ever finish your paintings?
Hi Sue I don’t really create backgrounds and yes I am usually working in series to produce finished paintings. All the work on my channel is sharing different stages of the process. There are several finished series shared on here including my Wild Flora series : th-cam.com/video/Zh3jkCf4a8M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Kh6DpbiVka-V8sZ2 and Landscape inside out which is in my exhibitions playlist.
Love.
Thanks Jenny glad you enjoyed the video
Can you make a list of these things?
Hi Monica. I have listed them throughout the video. As you go through if you want to remember them then just jot them down as you watch. I hope you enjoy the video. Best wishes Liz
Too muddy neutral. Try using a fluorescent color to highlight your colors. 🙏🏼😊
Hi - at the moment I’m exploring this different palette -if it’s the small studies you are referring too. Fluorescent would be too much for the feel I am after but the vat orange should provide enough brightness vs the neutrals. The subject matter warrants some more muddy colours. As with a lot of art- it really is dependent on the intention and what we are trying to say.