Blind Abstract Painting - A Fun Exercise to Loosen up Your Work

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  • Intention is the enemy of creativity. When we work in a way that precludes intention, we can't help but loosen up. This exercise will help you to let go of plans, ideas, intentions and simply ease into painting intuitively. And when you're done, you'll have multiple lovely, unexpected little paintings :)
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  • @MoniquaRoss
    @MoniquaRoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this visual. I will tape off
    My paper tomorrow and get playing. I can’t wait!!!

  • @sarigoldberg2499
    @sarigoldberg2499 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I haven't seen this video in a long while. It's so energizing and relaxing at the same time. Off to do Lesson 1 of FYJ Taster 2023. Louise, Thank you for sharing this again! It's a great reminder not to be "thinky" and have some fun.

  • @conniemiller1158
    @conniemiller1158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Louise, I've been following you for a while. I've learned so much from you. I just wanted to jump on and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You are such a joy to watch, so authentic and welcoming. Thanks for all you do.

  • @huldabjerkaker8997
    @huldabjerkaker8997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Hulda from Norway. Fun to follow you. I have tried your first lesson on paper. I liked that. Much to learn. ❤ Thank you.

  • @sharondull413
    @sharondull413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m inspired!! Thank you

  • @MarcellaRuthArt
    @MarcellaRuthArt 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing this great exercise. Can’t wait to try it. Love your channel.😊

  • @patrickcareyart4080
    @patrickcareyart4080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When you pulled away the tape things really came alive, you've created six little spectacula paintings. so enjoyed this video thanks for sharing.

  • @yopestevens1505
    @yopestevens1505 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing this video I am reminded that I did this exercise about a month ago. I was sort of happy with the result at that time, but kept on going way past 30 minutes, and.... over worked it. Excited to try again with better colors and a 30 minute limit!

  • @mothemost
    @mothemost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only just seen this after over 2 years. FABULOUS! BRILLIANT! WOW!!!!!!!!!

  • @amysceri3591
    @amysceri3591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t wait to start this assignment. It’s 1am New York time so I will be doing this when I wake up later this morning. This is just the thing I needed for expanding my creative joy

  • @liandrehawkes5348
    @liandrehawkes5348 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am inspired every time, thank you!

  • @elizsmith564
    @elizsmith564 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so enjoying how you play and make these little pieces! Off to get some yellow and get started. So happy to be here with you, Louise! Thank you for your generosity!

  • @heatherstubbs6646
    @heatherstubbs6646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Louise, I absolutely adore watching you “mess about” with paint. You inspire me! Thank you!

  • @debsteele6435
    @debsteele6435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its a treat to watch your intuitive artistic process in real time! Thanks Louise.

  • @piakelley7477
    @piakelley7477 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m all primed and ready to go.
    Thank you, Louise!❤

  • @nadineessary1038
    @nadineessary1038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching you paint!! Loose but thoughtful😊

  • @mindavilela3565
    @mindavilela3565 ปีที่แล้ว

    Louise, I follow you and whenever I can I watch your videos, with the way you teach I learned not to be scared of painting and through paint on canvas because because I can go over and over until I liked I always loved abstract but so scare of starting it and have no idea how to finish it a millions thanks to you Louise and God bless you because you have a big heart ♥️ I just finish one abstract two weeks ago and I posted in your page Minda

  • @sallywatson3695
    @sallywatson3695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. As I watch I feel a physical desire to grab paint and join in! Can’t wait to try this. 😍

  • @karenpeake5968
    @karenpeake5968 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, off to do some painting now

  • @jojanna
    @jojanna ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just about to start this now. Thankyou

  • @darleneanderson1394
    @darleneanderson1394 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just able to watch the new video demo, my heart is just pounding due to the excitement I felt as you were painting. I am on my way to do assignment.

  • @ElementAir83
    @ElementAir83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll definitely be giving this a shot.. I'm normally my own worst critic with my work, so being able to loosen up a bit would be a huge help.. thanks!

  • @BohemianArtCafe
    @BohemianArtCafe ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so excited to play tomorrow. I love trying new stuff and seeing what happens. So freeing to not have to produce an end product! ❤

  • @cindirocks322
    @cindirocks322 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual, wow, wow, wow.

  • @dorothylandi178
    @dorothylandi178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way too fun! Going to my room to play now! Thank you Louise!

  • @deborahwolff5651
    @deborahwolff5651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm excited and can't wait to start this assignment. ❤😊 Your work is so beautiful, you inspire me. Thanks for the demo, that looks cool!

  • @IsaTeles18
    @IsaTeles18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for exercite !

  • @susanvanduijkeren200
    @susanvanduijkeren200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again a ‘beauty’ .....
    I’m very glad that you show us how you work this out!. I know what i’m going to do.
    Thanks very much Louise!

  • @franceslistou
    @franceslistou ปีที่แล้ว

    I find this exercise very encourging, fun, and so simply free to play. I should do it more often. thanks!

  • @user-nj7zz1hy8v
    @user-nj7zz1hy8v ปีที่แล้ว

    Your art colours look great....will begin same this first week of Spring..thank you Louise.

  • @emmanuelpower2439
    @emmanuelpower2439 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it❤❤❤... totally inspired. Thank you😊

  • @wendysanchez403
    @wendysanchez403 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this exercise

  • @kimbrown9949
    @kimbrown9949 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am enjoying your lessons and cant wait to start painting again.

  • @categibson7606
    @categibson7606 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @lindagibbons9320
    @lindagibbons9320 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOw, I wish I had watched this before I started! Oh well, learned something already,

  • @TinyFreya59
    @TinyFreya59 ปีที่แล้ว

    I. Loved. This!

  • @fridaoaknbl1991
    @fridaoaknbl1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got so excited about this I painted on the adult coloring book pages too..

  • @lucyjones3493
    @lucyjones3493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Louise, you are an amazing instructor! Thank you so much!!

  • @kellyfedgedubose6385
    @kellyfedgedubose6385 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU! I love your spirit.

  • @Tocomaco
    @Tocomaco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful work!...at first the title threw me off....I get it now...not the person being blind, but painting blindly as you go!

    • @ThisPaintingLife
      @ThisPaintingLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. ❤

  • @yopestevens1505
    @yopestevens1505 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "That swashy thing you always do". I'd like to address those things within my style that I don't like and they keep showing up. I seem to even have at least two, maybe even three, distinct ways of painting (not bragging here, I only like ONE of them) and I never know which mode I'm in until I start painting! Another struggle I can't seem to overcome is that the left side is always much better than the right in terms of composition. I'm going to try this exercise over several days and see what happens, maybe all three of me will "blend" into at least one of the squares, tee hee.

  • @tracyfromthemermaidcove8690
    @tracyfromthemermaidcove8690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the demo! Ready to start my taping with joy!💐

  • @MrLarryC11
    @MrLarryC11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Louis, I just love this technique of playing with colour and the unexpected results you get. I especially love the "reveal" when the tape is removed. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make all of the videos you make. I watch them all, even if I don't comment often. You inspire me so much to continue exploring mixed media work.
    Susan

  • @Trissa.33
    @Trissa.33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having just done Louise's Find Your Joy Taster, pulling the tape off is the most exciting thing ever!

  • @laurieriley7858
    @laurieriley7858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been trying to get some time to play, as you say, and finally I did it. The first round, not so good, but now I rather like it! Thanks, Louise

  • @deborahdixon4914
    @deborahdixon4914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this. So glad I signed up, Ready to have some fun with colors.

  • @jeannevaneeden6426
    @jeannevaneeden6426 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderfull

  • @margaretb.4123
    @margaretb.4123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think gob smacked is the only thing I can say. Each individual motif is superb. Let me clear the decks and have a go. I'm friending you on Facebook. Thank you Louise for such inspiration. xx

  • @EvaNichols28
    @EvaNichols28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to try it tomorrow morning! I already taped my full sheet of Arches 300 lbs. cold-pressed, and chosen my 3 primary colors.

  • @sylvielamothe3420
    @sylvielamothe3420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video full of information and good tips. I will try this for sure m thanks a lot!

  • @catherinepeddel3255
    @catherinepeddel3255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh I loved watching this, you've inspired me to have a go. Thank you Louise.

  • @tinarea6252
    @tinarea6252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this process. It allows you to get your mind out of the way and play.

  • @jilliantoombs6975
    @jilliantoombs6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This really highlights the importance and benefits of play. I love this exercise to loosen up and I will definitely give it a go! 😀

    • @ThisPaintingLife
      @ThisPaintingLife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun!

    • @jilliantoombs6975
      @jilliantoombs6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisPaintingLife I did it and loved the results! I felt like I did better with my values. The contrast was much improved. Great exercise. Thank you! 😺

  • @demist66
    @demist66 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These look great 😊

  • @mixedmedialife7916
    @mixedmedialife7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here from 2021 taster course! I've seen this done in a number of other artist vids and always wanted to try. TBH I already feel overwhelmed so I'm hoping this week will loosen me up. 🙄🤞🏼

  • @journeyingdi
    @journeyingdi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time to get going. Thanks. I know what / how I'm getting started.

  • @ewacroning3084
    @ewacroning3084 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting concept! Thank you very much for sharing 👏😍👏

  • @user-vq8mf8ky3s
    @user-vq8mf8ky3s ปีที่แล้ว

    Waited a year to be part of your 'Joy' group Louise. Thank you for all you share...excited to get playing!!

  • @claudiasanders8372
    @claudiasanders8372 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are gorgeous. Just about to start the course.

  • @sherriemacisaac2219
    @sherriemacisaac2219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this !

  • @pambell6403
    @pambell6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent demo for Lesson 1…thanks

  • @WGail
    @WGail ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this technique! I'm excited to give it a go tomorrow evening. ☺️

  • @ranjanachand9306
    @ranjanachand9306 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome idea.. And each little painting looks so complete and lovely

  • @margaretjohnson4445
    @margaretjohnson4445 ปีที่แล้ว

    Opps a day late and no tape and maybe wrong paper - BUT - I love this idea and plan to try it like tomorrow - a day late common for me - thanks for offering this - - Peg

  • @barbmclean1722
    @barbmclean1722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this Louise. Thanks for sharing!

  • @angelataylor4333
    @angelataylor4333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video Louise, I can see now why I couldn't make anything from my 'ugly' painting. Will def try this exercise and hopefully feel able to post it to the group.

  • @kathiwright4849
    @kathiwright4849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my gosh! this is great

  • @marygwin9951
    @marygwin9951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Louise, I love watching you paint...you make it look so fun and easy...Watching it again, during our second integration week!

  • @LiveSleepResin
    @LiveSleepResin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I'm going to have a go with my kids.

  • @roygcrick543
    @roygcrick543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are incredibly inspiring!

  • @lanamorton5342
    @lanamorton5342 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait to do this exercise. Thanks.

  • @nicolepainchaud3334
    @nicolepainchaud3334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your Energy!

  • @brendalyness1767
    @brendalyness1767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful Louise! You take such a relaxed approach to creating. Very interesting and will do this exercise.

    • @ThisPaintingLife
      @ThisPaintingLife  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The more relaxed you are, the better the painting works out!

  • @svitlana-matus
    @svitlana-matus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing, Louise! You inspire me too. Thank you so much!

  • @tintelina
    @tintelina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you work, your perspective and attitude and I keep watching your various painting videos bc they are so inspiring and make me want to paint my own! Thanks Louise! Tina

  • @angelaturcu9350
    @angelaturcu9350 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful Loise. Such a relaxed approach and the color palette seems to dance in this creation. Thank you for this interesting exercise.

  • @jokelly2873
    @jokelly2873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this exercise!..so much fun!..especially lifting the tape!!..and the tape itself all covered in paint love it..thank you louise💫🙏

  • @sheilalittlejohns2851
    @sheilalittlejohns2851 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched this I found it very helpful and had a go but feel I have a long way to go .Thank you for your guidance you are an exceptional gifted artist also having the ability of conversation and sharing your passion,your Discussion with other artist is amazing to be able to creat the language of speech together .

  • @trishbennett7640
    @trishbennett7640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Louise I love this video and have watched a few times . I'm new to abstract painting and haven't used much acrylic so it was a great way to see how things work and the effects you get .I want to play with semi abstract Landscapes and this was a great help. A big fan thankyou Trish !!!

  • @judithgillam5074
    @judithgillam5074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just AMAZING !!! Thank you so much !

  • @susanhepburn6040
    @susanhepburn6040 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Louise!

  • @leetravathan
    @leetravathan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to give this a go. FUN!

  • @maryamvossoughi9341
    @maryamvossoughi9341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How wonderful 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @emmanuelpower6283
    @emmanuelpower6283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video and inspired by it. Thank you

  • @63artemisia63
    @63artemisia63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! The squares look almost like paintings, don’t they? I think I’ll have a go, as you say over there 💕🎈🤸‍♂️🎈💕 Thanks!

  • @DG-mv6zw
    @DG-mv6zw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea and great result. Thanks for sharing your process. 👍

  • @telalong5254
    @telalong5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool.....i have a re appearing mark myself....i now get intention without intention. and watching this i completely forgot it will become several pieces. lost in your art.

  • @kristiinasakai9957
    @kristiinasakai9957 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marvelous! Thanks so much!🎨😻

  • @faithburch3120
    @faithburch3120 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is soooo useful - thank ! I tried it last night and really enjoyed myself.

  • @aramburu
    @aramburu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muy interesante. Me ha gustado mucho. Gracias

  • @artfullee
    @artfullee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this idea Louise. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @kevintivenan4059
    @kevintivenan4059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is a great process.

  • @fatimagrocki386
    @fatimagrocki386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! unfortunately i'm working my day job all day tomorrow and i will only be able to do this when i get home! I hope i can do something as interesting as yours!

  • @johnscoppa6767
    @johnscoppa6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @polson8084
    @polson8084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the idea and will try it soon!

  • @morriseaddy1531
    @morriseaddy1531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Enjoyed your demonstration. Would like to see several of your art works matted and framed.

  • @maureenburger9121
    @maureenburger9121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Louise! I tried this bit with ink, but I love the freeing nature of this process and hope I will have fun and success with acrylics. I have the desire for a while now to mix colors and find palettes that I like, to get better with compositions, and to be loose and expressive in art.

  • @mariakapatos9545
    @mariakapatos9545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it, have to have a go.

  • @judykaplan3580
    @judykaplan3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these! Gotta go try this with a limited palette!

  • @ljc.youtube
    @ljc.youtube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely!