I think this may be helpful. I painted 25 years ago using automotive paint on plexiglass. I recently decided to try painting again using both acrylic and oil. My friend wanted to “learn” with me but we couldn’t agree on a class or time. I got tired of waiting and just started without him, and without a class. Be brave enough to take the time and discover what you do naturally. Notice how the paint works. What stroke, technique, or series of steps works for you. This may take 6 months or so. I have discovered 4 techniques or styles that work for me. I don’t think anyone works exactly the way I do but, then again, I didn’t take a class (or copy a style). I sat myself down and waited to see what happens for me. This idea of experimenting will work for those who have been painting (Learned copied or otherwise) and want a new expression, and it will work for new artists that aren't stuck in a particular direction. (Of course you need to understand technical things like composition, perspective, values, etc. but that can be learned online.) Also there is a great cold-wax video on different tools and ways of working. Use a tool you haven't picked up before.
Really great Thank you. Sometimes a friend will say, hey this work looks like yours! And they think it’s a compliment lol. I always start looking to see if it does as I want my work to be unique as possible
Very good question and very very good answer! I often look at lot of artists to be inspired. But I would stop after I feel that I'm trying to copy them. What helps me is to focus on their techniques, how did they use their brushes to lay paint down or what techniques in cold wax and oil were implored to get a certain effect. Then I paint and just focus on the techniques on how I would do it.
Cool shirt in addition to a worthwhile video.
incredible video but then again all cold wax academy videos are incredible!!! thank you
Excellent advice - the pianist analogy was spot on.
Great analogy!
I think this may be helpful. I painted 25 years ago using automotive paint on plexiglass. I recently decided to try painting again using both acrylic and oil. My friend wanted to “learn” with me but we couldn’t agree on a class or time. I got tired of waiting and just started without him, and without a class. Be brave enough to take the time and discover what you do naturally. Notice how the paint works. What stroke, technique, or series of steps works for you. This may take 6 months or so. I have discovered 4 techniques or styles that work for me. I don’t think anyone works exactly the way I do but, then again, I didn’t take a class (or copy a style). I sat myself down and waited to see what happens for me. This idea of experimenting will work for those who have been painting (Learned copied or otherwise) and want a new expression, and it will work for new artists that aren't stuck in a particular direction. (Of course you need to understand technical things like composition, perspective, values, etc. but that can be learned online.) Also there is a great cold-wax video on different tools and ways of working. Use a tool you haven't picked up before.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Kent!
Very wise
Really great Thank you. Sometimes a friend will say, hey this work looks like yours! And they think it’s a compliment lol. I always start looking to see if it does as I want my work to be unique as possible
Thanks, Cindy!
A very thoughtful talk through this common quandry. Practice, pratice, practice. Do the work, consistently. Pianist analogy is spot on.
Very good question and very very good answer! I often look at lot of artists to be inspired. But I would stop after I feel that I'm trying to copy them. What helps me is to focus on their techniques, how did they use their brushes to lay paint down or what techniques in cold wax and oil were implored to get a certain effect. Then I paint and just focus on the techniques on how I would do it.
Thanks, Marlene!
Thanks Jerry, very helpful! I think it is a growing proces, like you said, a lifetime lesson!
It sure is! Thanks for watching and commenting, Pat!
Hi Jerry! Very well said! Thank you.
Very welcome! Thanks for watching!