Understanding and Using the Cruciform in Your Paintings

[@wendynuttall9058]

This is brilliant and the teacher is brilliant - love it

[@vivianatapiacandia5129]

Hi. I am so happy I found you out just two weeks ago and I confess that I have "eaten" your videos.
Sorry for my little English.
I live in Chile South América.
I don't know how to tell you how much love your work, along with your pronunciation that allows me to understand everthing.
Thank you for sharing with so much llove.
Best regards,
Viviana

[@joanicker7216]

Lovely presentation!

[@leilaskye8143]

I love that shape. Great way to develop it. Thank you Gwen your generous ways if explaining and demonstrating

[@margaritasilva708]

im glad I found you Gwen, I'm exploring abstracts and the cruciform idea it's clever .. its like making a cross out of shape.. thank you

[@angiemichal1455]

Just came across your videos and wanted to say how much I am enjoying them, thank you for sharing so much of what you know

[@myoqi7149]

Gratitude for sharing your knowledge. I Nevers had so extraordinary teaching. Thank you. I subscribe for your beautiful and generous personality.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thank you so much Myo Qi.....I am honored ...

[@nancyabend8149]

I just found your beautiful painting tutorial!!! Thank you!! I've always wanted to try doing something like this!!

[@barbydoc1]

you and your work is marvelous

[@kathyobrien5467]

Thank you Gwen. You are so generous with your time and especially your talent.

[@51Shazzy]

Love your playing and having fun.

[@jorgealbertodeschamps5702]

...im not speak english....vi los 4 videos de composicion...gracias....he aprendido mucho..

[@dianecharest8365]

Thank you Gwen.

[@Natasa1291]

Thanks Gwen! like your tutorials very mutch !

[@mariakapatos9545]

Thank you so much for this info of the crusiform such a help in painting.🦋💞

[@gregheaney4034]

Thanks Gwen. Love your work and you running commentary👍

[@jillmorris2849]

Thanks Gwen--I teach watercolor at the Roswell Visual Arts Center in Roswell, GA and am going to use some of your ideas for my design class in watercolor. Thanks for tips, love you!!!!!!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Jill....I am honored you will be using some of my ideas for your watercolor class.....YAY!!!

[@kathleencotton7374]

I learn so much from your generous sharing! Thank you Gwen!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@barbaraann7664]

My passion for painting waned these past years though I’ve kept at it. With this basic technique you’ve presented I find my passion reignited! I’m excited to try this! Thank you.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

I am excited for you....keep painting and let me know how you are doing.

[@kellyclarkboldt1497]

I love your enthusiasm and your impetus to help us struggling artists. Thanks so much!

[@grozdavranic6972]

Thank you for sharing....Great advice....

[@karencook2504]

So Helpful!! Thanks Gwen. LOVE your energy!!⚡️

[@deniselini1366]

Thank you Gwen!!!!! Will try it

[@madhurimaartandcraft9696]

Very helpful video Ma'am 👌🏻👍🏻 we all need tutorial on basics 🙏🏻🙏🏻it is a great help 😊Thanks a lot ❤❤

[@lisabarnes6919]

The magenta is in there and looks nice. I would bring that out. But thank you for explaining how to change things up without getting frustrated and try different shapes and colors 👍

[@ElleCoyote]

Great demo; I will experiment with cruciform. How do we send you images?

[@sallyhicks7364]

Definately providing food for thought and growth. So easy to follow. Much appreciated Gwen

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thank you Sally...

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

You are my new favourite artist Gwen!🙂 So helpful! Abstracts are so hard to finish.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Alicia....abstract are indeed hard to know when they are done....you are not alone!

[@shirin8390]

I really enjoyed watching you,you are amazing 🌹🌹

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Wow, thank you!!! You just made my day!

[@SisterhoodoftheTravelingBrush]

Loved it, thank you! I am inspired!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marlazeidenberg5247]

Hi Gwen, love your videos. What is the paper you are mixing on

[@tempo9198]

Such great advice, thanks!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Tempo.....you are so welcome...I love that you found it helpful.

[@fcruz2012]

Love this!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thanks Fernanda...I so appreciate your comment...

[@lisabarnes6919]

Thank you🥰

[@juliesmith8092]

Thank you!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You're welcome!

[@HelenSpringer]

What white are you using? Love this exercise!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

I am using Titanium White...

[@tinycuisine6544]

Thank you Gwen! What I don't understand is if you are using oils why does it drip when you add water? I would have thought they don't mix well.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Great question....you are right....water and oils do not mix well. I am using Gamsol which is also what I clean my brushes with when I finish painting.

[@marciahero9352]

Are you using acrylic paint for these little sketches?

[@FR-wc2dn]

Are you using acrylics on watercolour paper?

[@ashitshah3711]

Is this acrylic or oil paint ?
My related question is are you using water solvable oil paint ?

[@pepperandthelittles5648]

What paint are you using?

[@GwenFoxArtist]

I am using oil paint...

[@augustinedandrea9139]

Is that acrylic?

[@suzannehewett2688]

is this in oils?

[@GwenFoxArtist]

yes....

[@senojah]

Why ?

[@mikebagshaw8025]

This is just producing decor. It has no relationship with serious art.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

The definition of Art is a matter of perspective. What is art is some is not art to others.
I am curious. What is your personal definition of art?
It is a process of creation through creativity?
Or is it how the resulting end product is judged?
Or is art specific to a certain mindset or creative technique?
I do believe that everyone is entitled to share and learn as they wish. Just as I believe that everyone is entitled to have and share their opinions.
I am excited to learn more about your thoughts.

[@mishapraisesfavoritecakede8470]

Who told you this is not relevant to serious art? Google Roger Van Der Weydon's Deposition From the Cross. Also go to your library and take out 'Mastering Composition' by Ian Roberts
Also.. this is abstract, very different from representative painting but the principles of composition are the same.😊