Always amazed how just the right video drops into my box at the right time. Kicking off a pandemic inspired series of women at different stages of life....30s, 50s, 70s. Common elements - a window and a cup of tea. Finding the meaning of the pieces enhanced by working in a series. Very encouraging. Thanks for the input.
Oh Louise, I played with three small pink series this weekend and I love them, never done this before, I did find it quite pleasant! How timely is this video, thank you, thank you, thank you!🙏🥰
What great advice thank you so much for sharing, I normally work on one piece at the time but this is an eye opener for me . Shall follow your advice and try this.
Oh I just love your amazing drop ins every week, the question what makes my art unique and how do I want my pics to look is so pertinent for me to review. I did Free Art2L last year and have booked again via your link this year but I shall be in such a better place to gain more, after all your FYJ and Art Tribe input. Getting fired up to start again. Many many thanks Jenny Underhill
Louise I have just discovered your channel. You have a lovely way of explaining concepts, lots of golden nuggets of advice, and your artwork is stunning. Looking forward to binge-watching your content!
Your thoughts and tips are SUPER timely for me, as I'm starting (tentatively) a series. I made one several months ago and now have made a couple more in the same style, etc. But, I've been working on them one at a time and am finding that I can't remember exactly how I acheived a certain effect when I start the next canvas. Working on multiple canvases sounds like the perfect answer!
Sharon Stratis David Hockney often works on multiple canvases at the same time for some of his large maey aneled pieces,he will have a bnk of canvas al fixed together and work across all of them at the same time, he also does something simillar with using tablets/ipads linky several all together and working with a stylus across all of the tablets at the same time.I sometimes work on multiple canvases myself, it's a great way to work and it's really freeing creatively.
Thank you for your topics wasting paint has always been a problem for me so much so when learning to colour mix it becomes a panic. When the tutor came by a squeezed out a pile of paint nearly had a fit needed reviving! If its not used up feel wasteful. Love your talks
Very well said. I so enjoy that you give meaty answers. I have always been one to do many things and only on the last year have I been tackling series work. It really does help you grow. Thank you!!!
Wonderful advice Louise! For a long time I work at many pieces at the same time...but rightly so one need to have enough space, especially when you make bigger work! Always love to listen and watch your video's, thank you so much for sharing!
First time I find you, though I did listen to your interview with Lewis Noble. By the way, your Facebook link in the description just took me to Facebook, not to your page. Just subscribed. Listening to you, got this crazy idea of doing several textile art projects in series.
I love your description of your new series especially your plan to engage with Ted Hughes' poetry as a mode of improvisational prompt. I'm sure this will lead you into some wonderful new territory. I tend to enjoy working in series in general, in my own work, and look forward to deepening my process as I begin to take all of this more seriously after long last.
Hey Louise that is a brilliant little trick, it will be a little different for me as I am a watercolor artist, and I could have a series on a particular subject or palette or season, but is makes sense to start a series of work. Thank you dear friend keep safe keep connected #artistsatwork53
Oh Louise, you have really got the cogs working for me. Being new to painting and exploring different media, I am thinking maybe doing a series of paintings of a subject but each one being done in a different media. I am trying out different media and learning how to use them (so much to learn) hoping that one or more will speak to me. So perhaps a painting in soft pastels, another in oil pastels, another in watercolour etc. but all the same subject. I want to run before I can walk, not enough hours in a day haha. Thanks for the video, love your podcasts too by the way 💕
Thank you so much for sharing this concept and ideas of how to link the theme. I never would have thought of this idea on my own. You have inspired me at the right time when I need to move on with new ideas to free myself up and the freedom to find my artistic voice. Can't wait to create my own small body of work.
I have only just discovered your channel,but so glad I have,I am an abtract painter myself and work traditionally and digitally,and this video really struck a very welcome chord with me. I often work in a series. I find I have a really strong idea to begin with, but sometimes a single image doesn't capture it, so a seris then evolves. It gives me to engage with my orignal idea in differnt ways with each piecein a series and also it's a wy ti get better with each piece too.Ay othertimes I set out to create a series of pieces because I think I can show my idea from different perspectives in each piece. I've always elt also working in series is a god way to rfine and get better as an artist, I always learn a lot from making a series of works and am sure over the yaers it's helpred me improve as an artist.But on a somple level I just often like to work on a series of pieces,and I also feel it's like telling a sort of short story through each imageina series,it begins in the fiest peice and resolves in the final piece.If I;m working traditionally creating a series I will work on s veral canvases at a time as the series evolves on each one,if working digitally I create each iece in succession.I always feel a tiny sense of achievement in completing a series of works,like reaching the end of a short creative journey. Thank you for posting this video it really resonated with me.
@@ThisPaintingLife Thank you for your inspiration,and I love your work, you have such away with colour and mark making.Look forward to more videos in the future.
You don't have a block - anyone can move their hands with a paintbrush - but you have an attachment to being "good" at this and a corresponding fear of NOT being good and that is what is preventing you from just having fun with paint (which in the end, results in really good work).
Hi Louise, I just found you this evening, so thankful. You are so insightful. I seem to be jumping from one medium to another And I just get so flustered then get discouraged. Would you have any suggestions or thoughts? This series theme sounds great but I have tried that also got to 2 and another jump to something else. Sorry to ramble. Thank you for sharing.
Often when we are at the beginning, we need to flit around until we find what we love. It's normal and even desirable. When you find something you love, you will want to settle there a while. please do join me for my free course later this year - you will get a lot out of it! thispaintinglife.mykajabi.com/wait-list-FYJ-2021
Hello Louise, your videos have inspired me with many of my paintings and I’m still experimenting with different mediums. I have noticed that you sometimes paint on paper and was wondering if you could let me know what type of paper to purchase. I will be very interested to follow your journey. With thanks, Jan
this is exactly my problem: having to finish that one painting and it has to be perfect. It can take me months to finish one single painting and the days and days when all I do is paint and get nowhere. Creating in series in an excellent idea. My question is, will the paintings look fresher and more "raw" if one works in series? I mean, often I overwork the painting and while it does not show it, it does not have the fresh look I seek. Working in series will preclude overwork?
As a newbie to Art Tribe, I can sort of look at what may be coming, for me in the next year - what direction I want to take (or directions). Can you look ahead, based on your past work, and see what lies ahead for you in the next few years?
You are the most interesting person who happens to have the ability to produce wonderful paintings .Thank you for your wise words
Wow, thank you so much!
Always amazed how just the right video drops into my box at the right time. Kicking off a pandemic inspired series of women at different stages of life....30s, 50s, 70s. Common elements - a window and a cup of tea. Finding the meaning of the pieces enhanced by working in a series. Very encouraging. Thanks for the input.
That sounds fab!
Excellent explanation of the benefits of working on a series of paintings. Thanks, Louise!
Glad it was helpful!
Oh Louise, I played with three small pink series this weekend and I love them, never done this before, I did find it quite pleasant! How timely is this video, thank you, thank you, thank you!🙏🥰
Wonderful!
What great advice thank you so much for sharing, I normally work on one piece at the time but this is an eye opener for me . Shall follow your advice and try this.
Oh I just love your amazing drop ins every week, the question what makes my art unique and how do I want my pics to look is so pertinent for me to review. I did Free Art2L last year and have booked again via your link this year but I shall be in such a better place to gain more, after all your FYJ and Art Tribe input. Getting fired up to start again. Many many thanks Jenny Underhill
Love it!
Louise I have just discovered your channel. You have a lovely way of explaining concepts, lots of golden nuggets of advice, and your artwork is stunning. Looking forward to binge-watching your content!
Wonderful!
this was excellent .it makes sense to have a few going at the same time to express your feelings about a particular subject matter
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much, dear Louise! Wonderful advice!
You're so welcome!
Your thoughts and tips are SUPER timely for me, as I'm starting (tentatively) a series. I made one several months ago and now have made a couple more in the same style, etc. But, I've been working on them one at a time and am finding that I can't remember exactly how I acheived a certain effect when I start the next canvas. Working on multiple canvases sounds like the perfect answer!
Go for it! Don't try to remember how you got effects - just let go and you will make lots more nice effects xx
Sharon Stratis David Hockney often works on multiple canvases at the same time for some of his large maey aneled pieces,he will have a bnk of canvas al fixed together and work across all of them at the same time, he also does something simillar with using tablets/ipads linky several all together and working with a stylus across all of the tablets at the same time.I sometimes work on multiple canvases myself, it's a great way to work and it's really freeing creatively.
Super idea! I am so excited to give it a go, thanks for posting.
Yes agree on working series and thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for your topics wasting paint has always been a problem for me so much so when learning to colour mix it becomes a panic. When the tutor came by a squeezed out a pile of paint nearly had a fit needed reviving! If its not used up feel wasteful. Love your talks
You are so welcome!
Great tips! Thanks Louise. My challenge is actually finishing paintings. I have tons of starts but none are finished.
Very well said. I so enjoy that you give meaty answers. I have always been one to do many things and only on the last year have I been tackling series work. It really does help you grow. Thank you!!!
Rock on!
Cohesiveness! Yes, makes sense. Thank you again for sharing your ideas!
Thank you so much for your wonderful advice! This makes so much sense! I can't wait to give it a try
Glad it was helpful!
Very good advice! Thank you! I will start to work this way right now!
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful advice Louise! For a long time I work at many pieces at the same time...but rightly so one need to have enough space, especially when you make bigger work! Always love to listen and watch your video's, thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome!
First time I find you, though I did listen to your interview with Lewis Noble. By the way, your Facebook link in the description just took me to Facebook, not to your page. Just subscribed. Listening to you, got this crazy idea of doing several textile art projects in series.
I love your description of your new series especially your plan to engage with Ted Hughes' poetry as a mode of improvisational prompt. I'm sure this will lead you into some wonderful new territory. I tend to enjoy working in series in general, in my own work, and look forward to deepening my process as I begin to take all of this more seriously after long last.
Glad you enjoyed this! Good luck xx
Totally persuasive! Thank you for this very thoughtful and complete
explanation.
You're very welcome Linda xx
Hey Louise that is a brilliant little trick, it will be a little different for me as I am a watercolor artist, and I could have a series on a particular subject or palette or season, but is makes sense to start a series of work. Thank you dear friend keep safe keep connected #artistsatwork53
Oh Louise, you have really got the cogs working for me. Being new to painting and exploring different media, I am thinking maybe doing a series of paintings of a subject but each one being done in a different media. I am trying out different media and learning how to use them (so much to learn) hoping that one or more will speak to me. So perhaps a painting in soft pastels, another in oil pastels, another in watercolour etc. but all the same subject. I want to run before I can walk, not enough hours in a day haha. Thanks for the video, love your podcasts too by the way 💕
Thank you so much for sharing this concept and ideas of how to link the theme. I never would have thought of this idea on my own. You have inspired me at the right time when I need to move on with new ideas to free myself up and the freedom to find my artistic voice. Can't wait to create my own small body of work.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much Louise! Your advice is so inspiring and deeply appreciated.
Love this suggestion. I see how it works. Thank you for the post!
You are so welcome!
Louise - thanks for the ideas around working on a series - I really appreciate your artistic wisdom and I am definitely going to give it a try
Wonderful!
Thank you always for inspiring me, just at the moment of a frustrating uninspiring art day! Thank you !
Louise!!
You are so welcome!
I have only just discovered your channel,but so glad I have,I am an abtract painter myself and work traditionally and digitally,and this video really struck a very welcome chord with me. I often work in a series. I find I have a really strong idea to begin with, but sometimes a single image doesn't capture it, so a seris then evolves. It gives me to engage with my orignal idea in differnt ways with each piecein a series and also it's a wy ti get better with each piece too.Ay othertimes I set out to create a series of pieces because I think I can show my idea from different perspectives in each piece. I've always elt also working in series is a god way to rfine and get better as an artist, I always learn a lot from making a series of works and am sure over the yaers it's helpred me improve as an artist.But on a somple level I just often like to work on a series of pieces,and I also feel it's like telling a sort of short story through each imageina series,it begins in the fiest peice and resolves in the final piece.If I;m working traditionally creating a series I will work on s veral canvases at a time as the series evolves on each one,if working digitally I create each iece in succession.I always feel a tiny sense of achievement in completing a series of works,like reaching the end of a short creative journey.
Thank you for posting this video it really resonated with me.
Thanks for watching and for sharing withe me xx
@@ThisPaintingLife Thank you for your inspiration,and I love your work, you have such away with colour and mark making.Look forward to more videos in the future.
You inspired me to do this! I am excited. I get “painter’s block” instead of writer’s block- and it freezers me mid brushstroke.
You don't have a block - anyone can move their hands with a paintbrush - but you have an attachment to being "good" at this and a corresponding fear of NOT being good and that is what is preventing you from just having fun with paint (which in the end, results in really good work).
The floral idea is exciting to me: I've got in mind just the photo reference I want to use. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Great advice! I know exactly what you mean!. Trouble is I don't have much space! 🙈
You can do it! I used to have a tiny space - I just moved things around and even in and out.
I have just got to this point starting on put it by cut it was because I became stuck ,you help me thank you .
You are welcome!
I totally get it and it’s a big reason why I’m so frustrated by lack of space 😖
I used to have a small space - I just moved things around xx
Thanks for this thought, as I am a one-at-a-time painter. I can see the advantages in this idea.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Hi Louise, I just found you this evening, so thankful. You are so insightful. I seem to be jumping from one medium to another And I just get so flustered then get discouraged. Would you have any suggestions or thoughts? This series theme sounds great but I have tried that also got to 2 and another jump to something else. Sorry to ramble. Thank you for sharing.
Often when we are at the beginning, we need to flit around until we find what we love. It's normal and even desirable. When you find something you love, you will want to settle there a while. please do join me for my free course later this year - you will get a lot out of it! thispaintinglife.mykajabi.com/wait-list-FYJ-2021
Going to def rearrange my studio to work on multi works
Gives me something to do anyways....😄
It will change everything for you!
Hello Louise, your videos have inspired me with many of my paintings and I’m still experimenting with different mediums. I have noticed that you sometimes paint on paper and was wondering if you could let me know what type of paper to purchase. I will be very interested to follow your journey. With thanks, Jan
Hi ,such good question ! I also would like to know what kind of paper to use as I have a limited budget for painting material,thank u :)
this is exactly my problem: having to finish that one painting and it has to be perfect. It can take me months to finish one single painting and the days and days when all I do is paint and get nowhere. Creating in series in an excellent idea. My question is, will the paintings look fresher and more "raw" if one works in series? I mean, often I overwork the painting and while it does not show it, it does not have the fresh look I seek. Working in series will preclude overwork?
It can do - as long as you move quickly between paintings xx
As a newbie to Art Tribe, I can sort of look at what may be coming, for me in the next year - what direction I want to take (or directions). Can you look ahead, based on your past work, and see what lies ahead for you in the next few years?
Yes for sure, but usually it will shift in new directions
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Just what i needed to hear!!
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I would suggest that anything you create is part of a series simply by the fact that they all are linked by being created by your hand alone.
Thank you!!