Most times I see this grid art & think Meh, although I like the concept. But yours makes me want to give it a try! I really like your choice of colors & composition. It's bold & beautiful!!
Oh thank you, Penny! That is so nice to hear ❤️ It’s surprisingly fun to do and a simple, low-stakes way to try out some bold moves. Let me know how it goes if/when you try it out! ☺️
You could always use those large quantities of things and make an art piece out of them. Love this idea with the squares. I will be doing this. Happy arting.
The all knowing YT algorithm sent me this vid recently and I was smitten 😆. Have been watching your other vids since. Told my art classmates about you too! Hitting subscribe now (I may be slow, bit I'm not quick). Glad to have accidentally found you!
very cool to see the evolution of your squares from the early graphite lines to the set of complete tiny abstract artworks! i'd like to try this process. thank you.
I love your sensitivities, beautiful. About glue sticks; UHU glue sticks are permanent. Someone probably already told you. And there are scissors you can take on planes. I enjoy your videos very much! Thanks so much!❤️🌸☀️
Awesome video. I love this way to practice. FYI - yes you can take small scissors on the plane (blades shorter than 4 inches). This would be the perfect thing to take on travels
Just subscribed. Love how you explain your process and specifically the reasoning for doing these grid paintings. I’ve been doing them a lot lately but could never get the right words for explaining it to others. Haha. You are right- the practice does help so much. I was impressed with how you applied the acrylic ink with the applicator so seamlessly. I like the idea of applying it that way. Thank you for sharing!!!!
I love this. It looks like a good exercise to get me out of perfectionist mode which often plagues me in my art. I’d love to know what art journal you’re using.
I have never used an art journal. For me, ideas percolate in my busy brain until it's time for them to be "born" on stretched canvas. However, I'm trrrrrrying to make small collages in my mixed-media art book. It's scary for me because my art has a very ordered look, and I seem to be paralyzed with fear when attempting to create a collage in the way that you do. That fear needs to be dealt with! If only I didn't have an obsession with being perfect! 😢
Who says you have to make collages like mine? You do you 🤗 Of course, if you WANT to practice loosening up and being less strict with you’re art making, then keep showing up and doing it even when it feels uncomfortable. You’ve got this! ❤️❤️❤️
I love these. I have been wanting to do them! Question: do you cut your collage papers smaller for your larger collages? I know that this video was using small pieces that were left over the last video I saw you do, you used pieces no bigger than your hand. Many of my collage papers are 8 to 12 inches. Or even 18 x24” Do you think it’s better to cut them down before knowing how they will be used? I realize that I have smaller pieces I could lay them on the collage and think what would work best. My papers are in folders, envelopes, & plastic bags….Not organized.
Interesting question - I don’t cut anything down until I’m planning to use it. I don’t always use everything that I do cut down (thus my small and tiny scrap collections 😆), but I rarely if ever cut anything down arbitrarily.
It really is great fun! I don’t use them directly for larger pieces, but I do think the more experimenting I do, the more creative all of my work becomes. It’s more of an indirect influence ☺️
I love following you! Question. I’m new to art and finding time to practice is a job…. And essential. I don’t understand why there is a movement to these warm up exercises which would take up my practice time? I also don’t get how these journal entries translate to canvas /larger art panels?
Hi Susan - thank you!! ❤️ I’m a firm believer in trying new things to see how they feel - if they don’t feel good or add something positive to my process, I don’t pursue them. I’d encourage you to try the warm up exercises and see if they help you find new paths into the work that you create. For example, adding collage if you typically work with paint only, or adding new colors that you wouldn’t ordinarily use. For me, warm up exercises often turn into successful paintings that I continue to work on. For me, grids like those in this video serve as a sandbox to play in. A way to try 18 different combinations, compositions, or materials in 30-60 minutes instead of spending that time on larger canvases. It helps me narrow down what I want to pursue in a larger format. I can quickly see if I like the way the color palette combinations look across a tiny body of work. So the color palette testing I could easily take with me and apply to larger works. I don’t try to recreate any of the tiny paintings on a larger scale, but the tiny grid helps inform me of specifically what I like so I can use that information in the future. Does that help? ❤️❤️😂
@@jackieschomburgart Another question. Can you use any kind of medium paper scraps ( watercolor , mixed media , magazine paper )in collage? The mixed media paper is soooo thick!
Sure! You can use any paper you’d like to use - but with some thinner papers you may get wrinkles in it from moisture if you attach the collage to it with glue or medium. If you use a glue stick or tape it won’t wrinkle, but then it’s not going to be archival or stand up to the rest of time if you decide to sell it. Everything is a trade off 🤗
One question can the crayons be sealed when you're finished. I dont want to use them because I dont want to do all that work and have them be rubbed away?
I’ve never had an issue with the crayons. I do like to seal the water solvable ones if I don’t want them blending in with the paint. If you wanted to seal the water soluble crayons without them smearing, you could use a fixative spray.
I love your grid paintings, most especially the white spaces that make the vibrant colors pop!
So glad you noticed! The white spaces are one of my favorite parts, too! 😊✨
Most times I see this grid art & think Meh, although I like the concept. But yours makes me want to give it a try! I really like your choice of colors & composition. It's bold & beautiful!!
Oh thank you, Penny! That is so nice to hear ❤️ It’s surprisingly fun to do and a simple, low-stakes way to try out some bold moves. Let me know how it goes if/when you try it out! ☺️
So much fun. I like seeing them come together without using the tape.
Thanks Sara - they are quick and fun, it’s a great combo! ❤️
You could always use those large quantities of things and make an art piece out of them. Love this idea with the squares. I will be doing this. Happy arting.
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Felicitaciones!!! Hermoso trabajo, muy interesante e inspirador!!!!Saludos desde Argentina!!!!
Thank you so much! ❤️🇦🇷❤️
The all knowing YT algorithm sent me this vid recently and I was smitten 😆. Have been watching your other vids since. Told my art classmates about you too! Hitting subscribe now (I may be slow, bit I'm not quick). Glad to have accidentally found you!
Hooray for the algorithm! I’m so glad it connected us 🙌🏻 Thanks so much for the note and I’m so glad you found me ❤️
very cool to see the evolution of your squares from the early graphite lines to the set of complete tiny abstract artworks! i'd like to try this process. thank you.
I’m so glad you’re going to give it a try! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing this idea. I think it’s a great idea and I will definitely try it!
Yes, Veronica! Do try it and let me know how it goes for you!
Absolutely amazing to see how each masterpiece evolved.💖💖💖
Thank you, Ingrid! ❤️
I love your sensitivities, beautiful. About glue sticks; UHU glue sticks are permanent. Someone probably already told you. And there are scissors you can take on planes. I enjoy your videos very much! Thanks so much!❤️🌸☀️
Thank you, Kristiina! ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome video. I love this way to practice. FYI - yes you can take small scissors on the plane (blades shorter than 4 inches). This would be the perfect thing to take on travels
Thanks for the TSA update! 🙌🏻✈️ Scissors are key! ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely great! LG Franziska aus Duisburg/Germany
Thank you, Franziska! ❤️❤️❤️
Gorgeous pieces!! All of them😊
Thanks you Maria! ❤️
this is very nice
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Love how these turned out
Thank you! ❤️
I love your work….. I got a jellie plate recently and came across your abstracts. I’m a fan!!
Thanks so much 😊
Awesome! Loved this! Thank you!❤
Glad you enjoyed it, Cathy!
Very good going. .
Thank you ❤️
I so enjoyed this!
I’m so glad to hear it! ❤️❤️❤️
They are amazing! You’re sooo good at that!
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Great idea and therapy for sure ❤
It’s really fun too! ❤️
Just subscribed. Love how you explain your process and specifically the reasoning for doing these grid paintings. I’ve been doing them a lot lately but could never get the right words for explaining it to others. Haha. You are right- the practice does help so much. I was impressed with how you applied the acrylic ink with the applicator so seamlessly. I like the idea of applying it that way. Thank you for sharing!!!!
Hi Lisa! Welcome to this wonderful community that we have built together! Thank so much for your thoughtful comments! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this. It looks like a good exercise to get me out of perfectionist mode which often plagues me in my art. I’d love to know what art journal you’re using.
Thanks so much, Stella! I’m using a watercolor sketchbook from Hand Book Journal Company.
Thank you for sharing, I love this!
You’re certainly welcome, Ali - thanks so much for watching! ❤️
I have never used an art journal. For me, ideas percolate in my busy brain until it's time for them to be "born" on stretched canvas. However, I'm trrrrrrying to make small collages in my mixed-media art book. It's scary for me because my art has a very ordered look, and I seem to be paralyzed with fear when attempting to create a collage in the way that you do. That fear needs to be dealt with! If only I didn't have an obsession with being perfect! 😢
Who says you have to make collages like mine? You do you 🤗 Of course, if you WANT to practice loosening up and being less strict with you’re art making, then keep showing up and doing it even when it feels uncomfortable. You’ve got this! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing, I love this!
You’re welcome, Peggy! Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Love it
Thanks so much! ❤
Fun to watch and a great idea. 😊
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! It’s really fun to make too! ❤️
ADOREI🎉❤
Thank you, Olivia! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this!
Thanks! Have you tried it before? It’s really fun!
I love these. I have been wanting to do them! Question: do you cut your collage papers smaller for your larger collages? I know that this video was using small pieces that were left over the last video I saw you do, you used pieces no bigger than your hand. Many of my collage papers are 8 to 12 inches. Or even 18 x24” Do you think it’s better to cut them down before knowing how they will be used? I realize that I have smaller pieces I could lay them on the collage and think what would work best. My papers are in folders, envelopes, & plastic bags….Not organized.
Interesting question - I don’t cut anything down until I’m planning to use it. I don’t always use everything that I do cut down (thus my small and tiny scrap collections 😆), but I rarely if ever cut anything down arbitrarily.
So sweet 😍
Thanks Bob! ❤️
Looks like so much fun. Never tried something like this. Do these become ideas for larger pieces? Thank you so much for sharing.
It really is great fun! I don’t use them directly for larger pieces, but I do think the more experimenting I do, the more creative all of my work becomes. It’s more of an indirect influence ☺️
In Australia you can't take scissors on a plane. Enjoyed the exercise. Cheers!
Hello from Chicago! Thank you! ❤️✂️
@@jackieschomburgart hi, I'm enjoying you're videos and getting inspired, thank you for sharing. Cheers!
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Please make more of these
I have a few others out there too - have you found them yet?
Here’s one ❤️ th-cam.com/video/HS4tOCFtdDs/w-d-xo.html
I love following you! Question. I’m new to art and finding time to practice is a job…. And essential. I don’t understand why there is a movement to these warm up exercises which would take up my practice time?
I also don’t get how these journal entries translate to canvas /larger art panels?
Hi Susan - thank you!! ❤️ I’m a firm believer in trying new things to see how they feel - if they don’t feel good or add something positive to my process, I don’t pursue them. I’d encourage you to try the warm up exercises and see if they help you find new paths into the work that you create. For example, adding collage if you typically work with paint only, or adding new colors that you wouldn’t ordinarily use. For me, warm up exercises often turn into successful paintings that I continue to work on. For me, grids like those in this video serve as a sandbox to play in. A way to try 18 different combinations, compositions, or materials in 30-60 minutes instead of spending that time on larger canvases. It helps me narrow down what I want to pursue in a larger format. I can quickly see if I like the way the color palette combinations look across a tiny body of work. So the color palette testing I could easily take with me and apply to larger works. I don’t try to recreate any of the tiny paintings on a larger scale, but the tiny grid helps inform me of specifically what I like so I can use that information in the future. Does that help? ❤️❤️😂
Whoops - that last laugh emoji was supposed to be a third ❤️!
@@jackieschomburgart Another question. Can you use any kind of medium paper scraps ( watercolor , mixed media , magazine paper )in collage? The mixed media paper is soooo thick!
Sure! You can use any paper you’d like to use - but with some thinner papers you may get wrinkles in it from moisture if you attach the collage to it with glue or medium. If you use a glue stick or tape it won’t wrinkle, but then it’s not going to be archival or stand up to the rest of time if you decide to sell it. Everything is a trade off 🤗
can you buy a journal with the grids already made out or do you draw your own grids in?
I draw my own grids in 🤗
can you explain what you are doing with the black pencil .. why does it go up away from the paper are you getting it wet>
I was dipping it in a little dish of water - it was a water soluble graphite pencil 🤗
One question can the crayons be sealed when you're finished. I dont want to use them because I dont want to do all that work and have them be rubbed away?
I’ve never had an issue with the crayons. I do like to seal the water solvable ones if I don’t want them blending in with the paint. If you wanted to seal the water soluble crayons without them smearing, you could use a fixative spray.
I love this, but I couldn't find this Kelly Wind, might you have a Url? Thanks again for this video
Thanks Deb! And yes, I linked Kellee’s site in the video description. Here’s the link: www.kelleewynnestudios.com. ☺️ She has some great resources!