how to start an abstract painting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ย. 2023
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If you are interested in getting started with painting abstractly, then this video where I share how I start some of my ramshackles paintings, is just for you! I share my studio set up and the process of putting down the first layer of paint.
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I have created several other videos about the Ramshackles body of work.
This video shares some location drawing:
• 'Ramshackles' the magi...
This video shares development of drawings in the studio:
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Here I share my approach to creating a series-specific collage concertina :
• Changing things up wit...
Here I talk about gathering materials to start the work:
• Painting series kickof...
And here I share how I develop the colour palette:
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Great to watch you.I’m new to abstract painting and learning so much.❤Thanks for sharing.
Hi, thank you for your comment. I am glad that you found the video helpful.
Great video. This is where I would get stuck because I would worry about "ruining" any parts I like! Thank you for letting us in on your process.
Hi Susan you are very welcome. If you notice I’m refraining from judging although when I add another layer I might be looking to do more of what I like or cover those elements I don’t like- it will be quite a few more layers before I worry about composition though!
Same here!! To use her words, I get too "Thinky".
@@ChristDied_PayingForYourSins I think we all do this unless we override with approaches to keep things playful.
This is one of the best channels on TH-cam. Informative, inspiring, and totally enjoyable; Liz Ackerley's art-making is absolutely addictive!!!😀👍❤❤ 9:51
Hi Maureen thank you so much for your generous comments. I am so glad you find my videos so helpful. Much appreciated!
Im new to your channel and loving it. your work is great. Im so glad im not the only one that gets paint on their clothes,im really good at that. Thankyou liz.🙂👍👍
Hi Andrea and welcome. Thank you so much for taking the time to message and for your positive comments. Paint on clothes is definitely an occupational challenge! I have clothes I change into but sometimes I forget and it doesn't end well!! Out and about when working on location I have started to think more carefully about the paints I use. I hope you continue to enjoy my channel and don't forget to check out my website too. And I have a number of online courses. You can see them all here: www.lizackerleyart.com/for-artists and if you sign up to my newsletter you won't miss you work/tickets/announcements. Best wishes Liz
Well, that was fun! Seems like a good exercise for when one is feeling a bit blocked!
Yes it could be used just to play and explore asking the question ‘what if’ to push the mark making but it’s also a great way of starting paintings and getting the painting going! - something to respond to if you like!
This has been really helpful to a newbee to the hobbie.
I’m glad it was helpful. Hope you’ve subscribed so you don’t miss them when I release new videos.
I certainly have, your work is fantastic!!!
@@cheza7061thank you so much!
Very nice, I like it
Thank you. I'm glad it was useful.
I like this style of painting. I try it once in awhile. You have given me some more insight. Thank you for sharing your video is very helpful.
You are very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it gave you some ideas.
This is the best abstract video I have ever seen. Ive subscribed!
Thank you so much for your generous comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video.
Loved this, no kitchen tool is safe after this😄
Thanks Anita - ha no it certainly isn’t!
This is my favorite video of yours. It was very exciting to watch. Love your art. Thanks for sharing. 🇨🇦
Thanks - there are many more that share more of the process.
I like your use of different tools to make marks and textures. Super video.
Thanks I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Oh looking forward to seeing next steps ❤️👍🎶
Thanks Tina I’m glad you are inspired to see how it goes!! It’s an open book at the moment!
Fantastic, I can't wait to see the next stage Liz, as it's always easy to get lost then.
Thanks Anna I’ll be building up lots of layers and they will necessarily go into the wilderness for a while. I’ll be journaling frequently too. There’s something rather special about this subject and I’m drawn to their social history too so I’d like that to be part of them.
It’s so relaxing watching you paint!
Ha thank you Cathryn I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing Liz, I love this part of the process. I’m looking forward to treating myself to another one of your courses next year some time 🙂🎨
Looking forward to seeing where this is going. 😊
Thanks Melinda - at the moment it’s just getting paint on the panels and play. Collage addition will help too, hopefully!
Thanks very much for sharing! I hope you will make a video if you do more layers! Beautiful colors!
You are welcome Ellen yes I will share more as I go. Thank you!
These are great - would love to see your next steps!
Thanks Peggy I will share more as they evolve.
A very enjoyable video, thank you. I especially liked how you worked on the four little panels at the same time - such a good idea.
Hi there I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I enjoyed creating it too. Yes with small panels it’s so easy to get to fiddly so it’s an attempt to help with that. Moving forward I will probably work on them individually but I guess it depends!
@@LizAckerley I think what I really like about working on them that way is that not only can you turn the whole "cube" of them as you work but as they are individual panels they can also be turned on their own - perhaps not whilst you're working on them as that could get messy, but afterwards, as you're assessing them. Because of that, you really don't know all the possibilities until the session is over and you pull them apart - could make for some very interesting "surprises", and another means of not controlling the outcome at the beginning?
@@jillayne2263yes all of these ways of shaking things up can be really helpful. The treating them as a single is much like using tape- because you don’t know where the edges are there’s more room for surprise.
What joy & wonder 🎉
Thank you once again Liz 🤗
Hello thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Always fun when you turn off the over thinking and just play!
I think for me it’s the difference between being it rather than wishing it. To much thinking stands in my way & questions every. Being it leaves no head space available for that nagging dismissive voice.
It’s delightful seeing you & your processes.
We are very honoured to be aloud to see how & what you are doing 🤩 thank you xx
@@jdevereux9155 you are very welcome-I very much appreciate my following and feedback on here- it’s great to be able to have these conversations with you x
Beautiful 🥰👍
Thanks Leanne - early days!
I'm really enjoying your Ramshackles project. This was a great video for how you get started. How did you decide on the Ramshackles? Do you have suggestions or prompts for figuring out a subject?
Hi Denise I’m so glad you are enjoying the Ramshackles series - funnily enough I was starting to wonder whether collectors would want to buy work about this subject! I’m not sure if you’ve seen the other videos I’ve produced about this subject- you can see them in the playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLnyTfaOwD3Ks2QHdXtmcLwvnaVgidEggO.html&si=NbzX8cGOTVR-1m6y
They are great questions and I’ll try to create a video in the next couple of weeks covering those topics -it probably warrants more explanation than a couple of lines of writing. Hope you are subscribed with notifications on so you don’t miss it. 😊
Thank you, Liz! That’s completely understandable. I have been following along with your videos, and I’ve just subscribed to your newsletter. I really like your style and process! I would love to try it, but I’m struggling to find a subject that inspires me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
Very pretty even at stage 1.. what will you paint the sides in Liz?
Thanks for your comment Christine these panels will change and evolve so they definitely won’t look much like they do now as they develop. The sides will be painted to connect in with the finished work, perhaps using one of the neutrals or something that harmonises with them but it’s too early to say what colour they will be.
Unless you get thinky, it'll come out stinky 🤪
That’s true overall but definitely not in the first layers- there’s a time and a place for everything 😊