In the Western US we have weed fragments called tumbleweeds. Individually, they look like small trees. I save them and keep them on shelf in my studio, as reference for when I want to paint a tree.
Albert, I think this is one of your best videos. I’m a big fan of Gees Bend work and collage. That last piece with the repeated leaflet images is a knockout! Thanks for terrific ideas.
Hi Albert. As usual, rich and inspiring content and instruction. For collage I use anything that comes my way including carton boxes, potato burlap bags, gift wrapping paper, prints of photos I took, tree leaves, seashells, twigs, old paintings, fabrics, etc. My wife complains of the junkyard I made in the basement/my studio. One collage artist that inspires me in this vein is Roberto Burri; a once Italian WW2 pow, the only thing that he was able to use to create art was fabrics and rejects that he found in his interment camp in U.S.A. you will be nicely surprised at what the artwork that he stood to create of the so little he had available. Thanks so much for the clip and as always I am looking forward for the next one.
Hi Salim, thanks. I recognize your wife's reaction. Sometimes I collect materials for my painting course and collect 15 sets, 1 for each participant. Nice to clear it out when the lesson is finally their. I looked for Roberto Burri, but I guess you mean Alberto Burri. Unfortunately I can't get a book from the library, would love to see some images. For this lesson I wanted to use easy to obtain materials, not everyone lives at the beach, or the forest for interesting materials. Bye, Albert
Imperfect Paintings oh ...yes, I meant Alberto Burri. Pinterest is rife with images of his work. Here’s is a link to arts network that speaks to his art and shows some of his work www.artnet.com/artists/alberto-burri/
Haha, I could hear this one coming from a mile! Yes, I will look into it. I'll put his name on my list. Thanks for the link, I always appreciate your input. Have a great day, Albert
I just discovered your channel and it's AMAZING!! My 6yo and I did this project tonight using a stack of "messed up" paintings we would've discarded. They came out great and I can't wait to do more. My son's school doesn't do formal art classes so I'm using your channel for ideas. Thank you for making art so accessible. We are so excited to try Pollock style so we can get messy!
Oh Megan, you make my day! Wonderful to hear you and your 6yo are doing art. It's such a gift to small kids and their development. I'm glad I can help, there's loads of fun stuff to do but also enough ideas to go outside and explore the world with new eyes. Have fun and happy painting, Albert
I love working with restrictions. At one time I volunteered at an art materials recycling depot, where people brought their left over scraps or unused items of any sort that they thought could be used for art in some way. Often it was families emptying the sewing/art/work room of their Oma who had passed on, and the items were just so interesting. It was very inspirational. Limits and restrictions fire the imagination.
Hi Pat, thanks and I agree. Limiting or restrictions hive more room to play, I get more creative. Leftovers or old artwork is also interesting to work with. I can imagine you had a wonderful time. Albert
Hi Jacqueline, thanks, I love to hear this, I like it too. I'm already looking forward to September to finally get a group together again after 18 months of pandemic restrictions. Albert
Good Sunday morning! I live about an hour and a half from Gee's Bend. I am also a quilter. In my family, the art of quilting has been passed down through the generations. The beauty of quilts is taking what one might think is a lot of nothing and make something beautiful from it. I love to use painting scraps and making something new. I love what you did with what we call "junk mail" another great way of using something that is a nuisance and making it into something beautiful. Another great video with great explanations. Have a wonderful week.
Hi Rebecca, thanks. Yes you told me the other day you live in Alabama, I thought you might know Gee's Bend quilts. I really love the community vibe in the video of Gee's Bend. And it is all really about appreciation of materials and training your eye and mind to see what you can do. I'm glad you like the video. Have a wonderful day, Albert
I think I have quite vivid imagination, but your videos keep showing me that there are always new exciting paths to explore. You give me so many achievable ideas that my head is buzzing!
Hi Albert, another interesting idea. Seems simple but really gets the mind working and the creative juices flowing. And because it's so much fun time passes so fast. Tfs.
Our adult children watch TH-cam videos and then call me with "Mom, can you show us how to do that?" I need to demonstrate this technique for them. Thank you, Albert.
Wat een leuk idee ….had er zelf niet opgekomen! Zo kun je van je afgekeurde werk toch nog iets maken! Bedankt voor de video Albert, weer mooi in elkaar gezet!
Hallo Ellen, bedankt. Ja heerlijk, vaak zitten er in 'mislukte werkstukken prachtige stukjes, soms alleen maar kleurcombinaties. En die krijgen zo samen een ereplek. Fijne dag, Albert
Thanks, Antoine. It was a local painting course. I turned those lessons into online videos. The whole channel is now my free of charge painting course. At the moment, over the summer, a painting challenge is running, which you can join if you like. th-cam.com/video/pkT39S_2-10/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps. Albert
I liked watching this as my grandmother used to make a lot of quilts, and I think she may have had quilting parties back in the day as a social activity with other women. I'd like to try my hand at collage too, and have done a few of them, although I'd like to do more. It's an interesting way to create art and recycle. I don't know if you've seen this YT video on Eunice Parsons, but I found it inspirational as well: th-cam.com/video/cNvnberrCAI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Culture Fan, thanks. Yes quilts can be beautiful. I like the working together aspect of it a lot. I would love to be part of a community for that reason. Collage is an interesting technique that let's you look at things differently. Thanks for the tip, I'll take a look. Bye, Albert
I enjoyed this video which showed us ways to use the discarded to make something beautiful. Thank you from the Caribbean.
Thanks Patricia, art materials can be anything. Enjoy finding yours. Albert
Amazing video. Can’t wait to get my scissors! Not a fan of quilts but the abstract ones are beautiful!! I’m going to dumpster dive and have fun
Hi Vahunter, thanks. Haha, enjoy, that's the spirit. Albert
In the Western US we have weed fragments called tumbleweeds. Individually, they look like small trees. I save them and keep them on shelf in my studio, as reference for when I want to paint a tree.
Hi Donna, thanks. I love the tumbleweeds, no western movie can do without them. And by looking closely you can understand hair structure. Nice. Albert
I love this. What a great idea and unusual decor too
Enjoy making your versions, Megan
Albert, I think this is one of your best videos. I’m a big fan of Gees Bend work and collage. That last piece with the repeated leaflet images is a knockout! Thanks for terrific ideas.
Hi Sharon, thanks, thanks. It are all really interesting exercises and I was quite pleased with the one repetition in it. Albert
Hi Albert. As usual, rich and inspiring content and instruction. For collage I use anything that comes my way including carton boxes, potato burlap bags, gift wrapping paper, prints of photos I took, tree leaves, seashells, twigs, old paintings, fabrics, etc. My wife complains of the junkyard I made in the basement/my studio. One collage artist that inspires me in this vein is Roberto Burri; a once Italian WW2 pow, the only thing that he was able to use to create art was fabrics and rejects that he found in his interment camp in U.S.A. you will be nicely surprised at what the artwork that he stood to create of the so little he had available. Thanks so much for the clip and as always I am looking forward for the next one.
Hi Salim, thanks. I recognize your wife's reaction. Sometimes I collect materials for my painting course and collect 15 sets, 1 for each participant. Nice to clear it out when the lesson is finally their.
I looked for Roberto Burri, but I guess you mean Alberto Burri. Unfortunately I can't get a book from the library, would love to see some images. For this lesson I wanted to use easy to obtain materials, not everyone lives at the beach, or the forest for interesting materials. Bye, Albert
Imperfect Paintings oh ...yes, I meant Alberto Burri. Pinterest is rife with images of his work. Here’s is a link to arts network that speaks to his art and shows some of his work www.artnet.com/artists/alberto-burri/
Further to the point : how about a video clip showing us how to create art in his style.
Haha, I could hear this one coming from a mile! Yes, I will look into it. I'll put his name on my list. Thanks for the link, I always appreciate your input. Have a great day, Albert
A terrific teacher making art accessible, enjoyable, playful, thought-provoking, inspired by artists and artworks.
Thanks, Ouranita, for the compliment. Enjoy making your art, Albert
I just discovered your channel and it's AMAZING!! My 6yo and I did this project tonight using a stack of "messed up" paintings we would've discarded. They came out great and I can't wait to do more. My son's school doesn't do formal art classes so I'm using your channel for ideas. Thank you for making art so accessible. We are so excited to try Pollock style so we can get messy!
Oh Megan, you make my day! Wonderful to hear you and your 6yo are doing art. It's such a gift to small kids and their development. I'm glad I can help, there's loads of fun stuff to do but also enough ideas to go outside and explore the world with new eyes. Have fun and happy painting, Albert
I love working with restrictions. At one time I volunteered at an art materials recycling depot, where people brought their left over scraps or unused items of any sort that they thought could be used for art in some way. Often it was families emptying the sewing/art/work room of their Oma who had passed on, and the items were just so interesting. It was very inspirational. Limits and restrictions fire the imagination.
Hi Pat, thanks and I agree. Limiting or restrictions hive more room to play, I get more creative. Leftovers or old artwork is also interesting to work with. I can imagine you had a wonderful time. Albert
We have an art materials recycling store here, it's called "Who Gives a Scrap?" Fantastic idea.
What a cool job!!!! I want to work there lol
I wish I was still teaching art, so I could teach these exciting lessons!!!
Hi Jacqueline, thanks, I love to hear this, I like it too. I'm already looking forward to September to finally get a group together again after 18 months of pandemic restrictions. Albert
Good Sunday morning! I live about an hour and a half from Gee's Bend. I am also a quilter. In my family, the art of quilting has been passed down through the generations. The beauty of quilts is taking what one might think is a lot of nothing and make something beautiful from it. I love to use painting scraps and making something new. I love what you did with what we call "junk mail" another great way of using something that is a nuisance and making it into something beautiful. Another great video with great explanations. Have a wonderful week.
Hi Rebecca, thanks. Yes you told me the other day you live in Alabama, I thought you might know Gee's Bend quilts. I really love the community vibe in the video of Gee's Bend. And it is all really about appreciation of materials and training your eye and mind to see what you can do. I'm glad you like the video. Have a wonderful day, Albert
I think I have quite vivid imagination, but your videos keep showing me that there are always new exciting paths to explore. You give me so many achievable ideas that my head is buzzing!
Thanks, Enrica. You made my day with a comment like that. Enjoy the buzzing. Albert
Creative ideas that go on and on😉 I love it!!!!
Thanks Jacqueline, that makes 2 of us, I love them too. Enjoy trying them , Albert
Thank you very much for the inspiration (and the link to more info about the Gee's Bend women :)
Hi Amhurst88, thanks. Those women inspired me, I liked it to pass it on. Thanks for dropping by. Bye, Albert
Hi Albert, another interesting idea. Seems simple but really gets the mind working and the creative juices flowing. And because it's so much fun time passes so fast. Tfs.
Hi Just Sayin, thanks. Indeed, there is so much to learn about composition with exercises like this. And also fun to do. Bye, Albert
Our adult children watch TH-cam videos and then call me with "Mom, can you show us how to do that?" I need to demonstrate this technique for them. Thank you, Albert.
Funny story. Thanks for sharing Donna.
one of the best art channels on youtube. love it
Hi Lord, thanks for the compliment. Albert
Your art ideas are great thank you for your videos they. inspire me 👍
Thanks Debra, enjoy making your own artworks. Albert
What a terrific tutorial!
Thanks Carol, enjoy making your versions. Albert
Thanks!
Thanks, Ingrid, for your support. Albert
Sie machen das ganz wunderbar. Ich schaue mir Ihre Videos gerne an.
Damke SO, and I like to make them. Have a good day, Albert
Nice idea, thank you!
Hi Lucia, thanks. Try it yourself ones. Albert
Very nice and interesting ideas, dankje en groetjes uit Alkmaar 😊🌼⚘⚘
Hi Susy, thanks. Especially the puzzle-painting is fun to do. Albert
Love it!!!!!!!
Thanks Deb. The quilts all look amazing. Albert
Inspiring, thank you!
Hi Denise, thanks. Lots of fun when doing! Bye, Albert
I also make ink prints using fallen leaves and sticks.
Thanks Donna, things from nature are so interesting, shapes, structures, colors. I love grasses too.
Excellent ideas! Lots to play with and explore! Thank you 🙏
Hi Franca, I had the same thought when I saw the Gee's Bend quilts 😉. Enjoy your playing. Albert
Wat een leuk idee ….had er zelf niet opgekomen! Zo kun je van je afgekeurde werk toch nog iets maken! Bedankt voor de video Albert, weer mooi in elkaar gezet!
Hallo Ellen, bedankt. Ja heerlijk, vaak zitten er in 'mislukte werkstukken prachtige stukjes, soms alleen maar kleurcombinaties. En die krijgen zo samen een ereplek. Fijne dag, Albert
great video!
Thanks purnapratima. Interesting artists. Bye, Albert
I just recently found ur channel and must tell u that Videos and lessons are gold. U keep mentioning your art course. Is it online? Can i join?
Thanks, Antoine. It was a local painting course. I turned those lessons into online videos. The whole channel is now my free of charge painting course. At the moment, over the summer, a painting challenge is running, which you can join if you like. th-cam.com/video/pkT39S_2-10/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps. Albert
Thanks so much for sharing these videos. Quick question, what paint are you using? Thanks again!
Hi Danielle, thanks. I use Winsor & Newton Galeria acrylics. Have a happy day, Albert
Good idea, however, I couldn't get the pieces together correctly!
Hi Chris, thanks. Strange to hear to pieces didn't fit. Nice puzzle exercise. Albert
I liked watching this as my grandmother used to make a lot of quilts, and I think she may have had quilting parties back in the day as a social activity with other women. I'd like to try my hand at collage too, and have done a few of them, although I'd like to do more. It's an interesting way to create art and recycle. I don't know if you've seen this YT video on Eunice Parsons, but I found it inspirational as well: th-cam.com/video/cNvnberrCAI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Culture Fan, thanks. Yes quilts can be beautiful. I like the working together aspect of it a lot. I would love to be part of a community for that reason. Collage is an interesting technique that let's you look at things differently. Thanks for the tip, I'll take a look. Bye, Albert