Ask "What If?" when Painting Abstracts
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2023
- In this experimental abstract acrylic painting tutorial, I wanted to push myself creatively by continually asking "What if?" over the course of a few days. With no expectations for the final piece, I let go of fear and judgment to play and explore.
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I began by freely laying down colors and textures with acrylic paint, embracing working intuitively. As the abstract composition emerged, I tuned into moments that struck me. Then I'd ask myself "What if I added drips here? Scratched into that area? Added layers on top?" Each "What if" led me to fearlessly experiment more.
Over several sessions experimenting on the same canvas, new ideas flowed freely. I rotated the piece, covered over areas, wiped away layers to reveal underpainting, and continually refined. By periodically walking away and then returning with a fresh perspective, I saw the painting with new eyes.
Approaching abstract art this way pushed me to try techniques I'd normally avoid. Having the freedom to play and change course produced exciting accidental effects. I learned more by constantly questioning and risking discoveries through trial and error.
Practicing abstract painting intuitively over time, without judging the outcome, was incredibly liberating. My focus shifted from results to enjoying the process. This tutorial encouraged me to silence my inner critic and reconnect with a beginner's mind.
I hope to demonstrate how to continually ask "What if?" can unlock greater creativity and inspire you. Experimenting with no fixed result lets our expression flow freely. By embracing uncertainty, we open ourselves to growth.
And remember to keep on painting!
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I like your "What if??" and the way you play and just have fun! 🎨👍
Thank you, Ann!
Chris!! Me being a colorist, this painting sang for me!! Yowza Yowza Yowza!!! Colour is everything for me. I LOVED how this painting was going several times, especially when it was looser and the colours were just leading me into the painting with shapes, but not so clearly defined shapes as near the end. But I know that's just me. I'm so glad you posted this and tomorrow I'll definitely be dragging these colours out to use in a painting. Your colours were placed where they worked so well together and morphed into a symphony. Excuse my blabbing away - your painting TOTALLY fired me up!! Thanks again for posting this Chris!
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Thanks, Pam! I'm so glad this fired you up!🔥 I know exactly what you mean about the looser moments this painting had. I'm actually going to be working on some large canvases based on that look. Drag those colors out! 😊
Such a great tutorial I had to watch & listen twice, & I have a feeling I'll be revisiting this one frequently. Well done & thanks!
Thanks so much, Karen! I'm so happy to hear this was helpful 😊
Looks like an old time radio without knobs , a pare and some jars ....lol...
It really does have the look of an old time radio! 📻
Interesting what you said… getting back to beginner mind. It’s funny because you’re right about the advantages of being a beginner… if only a beginner (me for instance) would take advantage of it, lol, instead of feeling frustrated about not having a clue about how to do what you “want”, or worrying “am I getting it right and stuff. Made me think I’d better take advantage of being a beginner while I am one. Meaning just enjoying that I can’t be brilliant any time soon so I might as well just keep say “Hey, what if I…” and have a lot of fun w that. Another good one, thanks. It’s always so useful to watch you progress thru a work, long or short.
Thanks so much, Mayet! I've found as soon as I stop trying to make something good, I make something good. Our mind can be our own worst enemy sometimes when it comes to creating. Too often, as soon as I have something I like in a painting I spend the rest of the time not being risky so I don't mess it up. Yes, I agree, enjoy being a beginner and try as many new things as you can. 😊
Bonjour Chris 😊😊😊c'est magnifique les couleurs sont superbes, merci beaucoup Chris ❤❤❤
Merci beaucoup Martine!❤️
I love how fearless your strokes are. Its so freeing 😊
Thanks so much, Miss Betsi!
I appreciate this kind of technique. Just if I do this or that. No pressure. Just enjoying the all process. Thanks for share your wisdom with us 😊
Thanks, Susana!❤️ I'm a big fan of "no pressure" painting. Keeps it fun and playful.
I love this painting!
Thank you so much, Karen!😊
Chris! Fundamentally, this could be the most important video you’ve recorded to date. I’ve learned so much from watching, but mostly from listening. Thanks as always, for inspiring me to keep going, to see more, to feel more, when I face the canvas. You have lifted me up my friend, yes!
Thanks, Susie! I'm so glad this video resonated with you so much❤️
Thank you. I loved your video and the painting🤗🤗🤗
Thanks so much, Vesna!
Fun to watch your process--thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Pam!
I saw so many things before. Still looking great.
Thanks, Grozda!
I liked this very much. I hope you keep sharing your work. I wish you had a class. you are very good at explaining your work. I have many questions for you and don't know where to go to ask. Keep painting so I can keep learning. Peace
Thanks so much, Summer! I don't have any plans to stop-it's too much fun 😊. I'm so happy to hear you are getting something out of these videos. You can ask me question in the comments and I would be happy to answer. I've also had people direct message me on Instagram with questions. @chrisloudart
Thank you Chris for your demo, im undecided of which orientation I like best, but I like it and it would look good bigger too! Cheers!
Thank you so much!
@@chrisloudart you're welcome, thank you for the videos. Cheers!
What a fun painting… I love it!
Thanks, Martha!
I really like it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Nilda!❤️
Appreciate your method to "just go for it." Asking "What If?" is a concept, I would like to try. My inner critic paralyzes my creativity . . . so I am going to let my idea of a cotton field blow in the wind.
Thanks, Dee! It's not always easy to give in to it, but once you do it can really help develop your creativity 🖌️🎨
So wonderful to see and hear your process. I appreciate it. Regarding orientation, at 11:04 I noticed/liked the “baby in basket with gifts to the left.” But I’m in a grandfather mood.
Thanks, Bob! I hadn't noticed that, but I can definitely see the baby in the basket.
Your paintings invite extensive scrutiny. I love that the various shapes remind, yet confuse, until I accept the enigmatic beauty of the whole. This is what I strive for, and you pull off every time - very good work, Chris.
Thank you so much, Ann!
I believe this work is finished.
Thanks, Kris! I still haven't done anything more to it, so I think that means I agree with you😊
Nice work. Always great to hear the commentary as well
Thanks, Richard!
So great watching you work the shapes, and to see how much it changes with different colors and marks. Thanks Chris!
Thanks so much, Kathy!
I like it
Thank you!
Love watching these. Sometimes I see a specific object in the shapes..to me the first orientation looks like an animal, so I probably wouldn’t use that. Not sure. Also question, do you use fixative on the charcoal before adding paint?
Thanks, Denise! I did spray a fixative on the charcoal before I painted. I forgot to mention that in the video.😊
Very cool work…live it!!! I was wondering, when you used charcoal for mark making in the beginning, I noticed it did not smudge when painting over it! I assumed charcoal would…can you clarify that for me? Thank you for your time and it’s awesome watching you paint and create!!!
Thanks, Diane! That's a great question. I believe in this painting I sprayed a workable fixative over the charcoal prior to adding paint. Sometimes I will lightly brush a gel medium over any marks that I don't want to smudge as an alternative, but that takes a little longer to dry. Hope this helps.😊
@@chrisloudart thank you for your reply, it helped! Warm greetings from Canada!
You're very welcome. Greetings from Colorado!
Chris it's done but I'd like a little energy , looking good , but not done , your friend Linda Bailey from Corpus Christi Texas
Hey Linda! Thanks for your feedback! 😊
I don’t have tools.
You don't need them. Brushes work just fine, or you can use cardboard. It's amazing what you can do with a piece of cardboard.🙂
@@chrisloudart I used my fingers….in a mixed media book. I think I need that spray you showed us but I didn’t catch the name.
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