37 GET IDEAS | Food for artists
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2023
- There’s a lot going on in art world. Tools, software, technique, NFT and AI. We can find almost everyone and everything online, but what if someone steals an idea?
This video does not contain any technical solution, I always handle a philosophical and spiritual approach to creating.
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I fully understand your feelings / philosophy on the essence of the origin of what we create - the "idea". I spent a career in engineering focus mostly on microprocessors and systems on a chip - work on shared ideas. But then when I retired the creator in me kept seeking new ideas. I built custom furniture that I designed, small boats, and many other things. People could copy what I had created, but the original thoughts were all my own and this was the real value. The copiers could not recreate that idea. Someone could forge one of your paintings, but they did not have the idea that allowed it to exist in the first place.
Hello Titus! I rarely post comments on any videos whatsoever, but since I’m joining your channel for quite a while, I feel very much obliged to tell you how much I really appreciate the truth and authenticity you display in your videos! From an aspiring artist to a simple viewer, I must say thank you very much from bringing reality as it is without unnecessary filters or embellishments. Cheers!
Thank you, it's my pleasure to share these videos
Titus, you have no need whatsoever in having to apologize for your translation of your feelings with regards to your fine craft. I, myself, find our feelings so closely related in both of our native languages. Throughout many of your videos, I have noticed that you frequently make mention of your finding or receiving 'presents'. Each time I hear you reference them, my mind immediately translates the very same to be something I refer to as 'gifts' in my life.
Today, your main topic is Ideas and how they are the sustenance with which we must continually fill our refrigerator of life in order to create. These ideas come not to us through complacency, but only through our active pursuit out in the real world. The use of our ideas, be they small or large, the most simple to the most strange are all presents/gifts which contribute to our new creations and what we receive is the ultimate pleasure that brings meaning to our existence. We are so grateful for these gifts that there is no room in our hearts or minds to resent the use of our gifts/creations. Only the pleasure in knowing that they have been enjoyed and appreciated.
And the cycle goes round and round, only to be repeated. Just as the globe continues to turn and the sun rises and sets, bringing the dawn of a new day full of a multitude of ideas and treasures to be found and new gifts to be found, created and given.
These are all of the reasons we see you as you share your thoughts and your constant multitasking in all of the facets of your creations and the joy you receive in the precise, confident, concise manner in which you do everything from your brilliant brushwork to your meticulous book signing and packing to your masterful framing to your incredible videography to your ability to go back and forth from one watercolor to another and move seemingly effortlessly on to an oil painting in progress (I think that even I could smell the paint 😂🎨). Simply genius. Not an exquisite moment wasted.
Yes sir, your refrigerator will always be full. Because you make the conscious choices and effort it requires to seek out the ideas. And you have even expanded your search to include your podcasts and sharing ideas with others who have very valuable presents/gifts/ideas to share. The world is our oyster 😊 Complacency is not an option.
Your gift is what you are selling, which is a direct result of the creation that comes from the compilation of your incredible ideas, your exquisite skills and your fine craftwork which enables you to live a comfortable, joyful and fulfilling life.
I hope that I have interpreted your words which are so lovely to listen to as you generously and genuinely share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for another wonderful video. As always, I am looking forward to next week's video. Be well my creative friend across the ocean. 👩🦳🖌️🙏
Thank you Deborah, this is wonderful. Well said my friend!
Where things come from... the Source...important to stay very close to the Source...
Well said. We are like receptors of Awe and when those Awe moments happen, Art happens: music, painting, novels-purpose wrapped in joy.
Maintaining connection to the Source by being childlike, being curious is key. This is the essence from which everything flows. The title "Take care of your Idea" caught my attention bcoz that itself can be the challenge esp for beginners. Thank you for the well spoken thoughts! 🌱
Sometimes my ideas for a painting come from words, poetry, lyrics. All creates images in my mind. I often think of a title before I paint the painting.
Copyright remains with the artist 70 year’s after you have died, after that everybody can copy your art. So make a last will because you can prevent people exploiting your work. Liked the film ❤️✨👌
Another restful and enjoyable video. I love visiting with you every week.
I think the watercolor you finished today is my favorite so far, the one with the red car, lady in blue, and huge street lamp in the foreground. It is light, it is colorful, it makes me feel good.
Absolutely beautuful effect of having captured The Light, Titus...Step by Step. Beautiful process to watch this work come together.
THANK YOU
your videos are such a joy to watch. I admire your work so much. I think selling art is so much more than just paint, paper and skill. Each artist has their own unique method of working, perspective, and style. This is why many people will collect multiple pieces from one artist, if they are drawn to their particular style.
I feel compelled to post a comment to say thank you. Your videos are inspiring.
It’s wonderful to hear you speak about what goes through your mind when you approach a painting. Your ideas go on a cavas or piece of paper. That because a permanent part of you. Someone will pay for it and it becomes theirs, so they take the painting and hang it on a wall somewhere in the world. But what you realize, and I have never thought of, is that they take a part of you with them. You are represented every time someone sees this artwork that another person paid for. Love hearing your thoughts, they are so outside the box as the old saying goes. Beautiful video!!🙏🏼💙
Thank you Brian
Great words of truth , another fantastic video. Like all of them you have done.
Each vídeo is a beautiful story of Art painting only Joy in each artistic presentation --- I learned a Lot ---- Thanksyou Very much!
Thank you for taking the time to make these great vids i really enjoy them they help keep my spark alive to become an artist , Keep on keeping on!
I loved watching you do the details. It's my favorite part of my paintings.
There are no rules in art...whatever it takes to produce what you want is all that matters. I see artist who are against using photos etc, "well everyone is entitled to their opinion". I don't care how you create your paintings, they are incredible and I know you do paint from life once in a while, however, I know plenty of artists who paint strictly from life but they don't hold a candle to your work. Most of the best paintings are created in the studio...Keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks for the kind of videos an artist can learn from. I look forward to next week and information about galleries.
Such a Gentle Pleasure to see, to hear, and to learn about your process and practice, Titus...
Enjoy your weekend too
You’re right, in my part an ART is not only a only, for example paintings (& etc. ), the feelings you have in that Art you’ve done, no one can buy it but that piece of Art you can sell it. I met some professional artist who (stocked ) piled their artworks in their home because they said they cannot let them go. Like separating from the half of their heart. Thanks for your show. Learned a lot.
I just found your channel and I'm so glad that I did. I love watching you paint.
Titus always great to see your work and hear your thoughts. Thanks from Australia
hello Titus,i have been painting for 28 years now,i paint small mostly ,9x12 or 8x10.i have filled so many watercolor sketch books its so fun,you are my favorite .i paint alone in my apt,i call it my art studio.i love the way you speak and share ,your heart seems so kind,your children are beautiful ,i started when my 2 boys went off to school i was 36 ,im 64 now and paint everyday ,it brings me joy,thank you for everything
Another awesome video, nice of you to share your inner thoughts and advice. Always appreciated, good work Titus🇳🇱👍👏
ideas can come from anywhere, that's the exciting thing.
I like these philosophical thoughts of yours. You're right, you don't sell paper. But you also don't sell your time because just sitting in the studio is not going to get you anywhere. Your paintings are a product of your skills and ideas leading to the final action. Without your action there will be nothing of use. So in the end artists are some kind of action stars with original ideas.
I like the painting you are working on very much.
Watching you paint is like watching a lovely dance.
I love watching you paint all the best .
I eally liked watching you paint the large watercolor abd see it blossom. Large lantern on the building was interesting to see how you achieved it. Ideas come to me when outdoors too, but trying to decide is the difficult part. So many beautiful things, one would never have enough time. Inspiring as always! 😊
Thank you, this is so true, I’m an abstract artist and ideas are like dreams for me. I love your truth and work.
Staying close the the source might be described as "being in the flow state" to many English speakers. I can tell you are very relaxed when you made this video. I get that way when I make a lot of art, read a lot of books and go for a lot of walks in nature. Cheers, from Nelson, BC, Canada
Sounds good, thank you!
Another great video. The concept of “idea” is such a hard one to describe and express. Received your book and I’m thoroughly enjoying it’s unique presentation and content - talk about ideas!!!! Love your creativity and expression in your paintings.
Thank you Jim, I am glad you received the book, enjoy it!
I love your videos so much and how you share deep thoughts. I smiled during your visit with the framer because you two were viewing a blue mat for your painting and you both had blue shirts on that appeared to be the same blue! I wondered if that anything to do selecting that blue mat. I look forward to your next video topic. Have a great week.
In Spanish the word "fuente" means "fountain" and "source". We shoud stay close to the fuente.
Good luck for your news galleries...it will be very interesting like each of your other videos. Thank you to share all of this with so great honesty.
Gidday Mate! Another beauty!
Thank you. Yes I understand. Not easy to articulate but a really important subject. I really appreciate this video.
Your chats are indeed food for artists like me.
Very beautiful painting which, indeed, confirms your talent! It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, really!
Greetings from Portugal
Lovely paintings! Your work is beautiful!
I enjoy your heart and sharing. You do a lot better in English than I would do in Dutch. Keep it up. I look forward to next week's session each week, but next week's should be especially interesting. Ciao!
I am always very eager to see your video notification popping up in my feed every Friday. Really glad I can learn a lot from your take on the customer's you have though I would love to find out more about your interaction with them and how they come to you in the first place. I am also making digital illustration in art deco style and I'd love to share some of my works with you if you'd like to take a look.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.
Looking for a Q&A :)
Thank you for your videos l look forward to them each week. I will be especially be interested in next week's episode as trying to get a gallery to even look at your work can be a up hill struggle. Many Thanks
Great Stuff! Only trouble is when I get on a painting roll and I'm eating off a saucepan lid....it's time to wash up! Keeping my paint brushes clean is far more important. People have no idea how difficult it can be to be a full-time artist, the cost of materials is outrageous. I've taught art at universities and have had no problem sharing my idea's. If people do well I'm extremely happy for them. If you have confidence in your own work, nobody is going to use those ideas successfully. Titus is a fabulous painter. By painting on You tube he is sharing ideas however not many people have that hard earned competence. Amazing artist, so enjoyable watching him paint! ❤❤❤
🎉 Colourful enthralling touch.
Excellent video! Love your work 😊
I watched several sessions from your studio some time ago. I am not a professional artist. But I earned to do my art from the books of great artists. Art is very
complex process. A person actually has to be born or made to be …A specially when the art is source of living. The main trick is to find a CONNECTION :eye,brain, brush .
And to make a connection for me it’s very timing and painful process. And every new piece is a new approach. Of course you find your own unique way, and I was glad to see that I am not alone…!😊
Well expressed...all the way through.
Thank you Titus. 🤗
Hi, Titus. Another great video👍 I love it when you take the time to share about your creative process. Your English is very clear.
Just a quickie... the word "idea" has three syllables, I-DEE-YA, in English. IDs are what one uses to identify oneself 😉👍
Looking forward to next week's already. Gallery owners , pah !
Fantastic work and commentary
You explain it very, very well 🌹 Thank you
So beautifully said. Thank you❤
I stumbled across this video and I really love it. Thank you for showing this. I do watercolour and I like to learn more. Thank you again.
Another great video Titus. I know you said that Vermeer isn't one of your main influences, but using him as a reference point, I wonder if someone will find your videos in about 300 years or so and create a programme about your technique 👍😊
Hi Titus, i just came across your channel tonight. You are amazing. Top notch. Phenomenal!
Thank you!
very comfy, grounded and calm video vibe #ilike
I like your paintings - I find, they look somehow loose & detailed/realistic #respect
Thank you for this post, and your channel, I am a very happy new subscriber x
Je découvre cette chaîne avec émerveillement, regarder ce pinceau évoluer sur la toile m'a fascinée, le tableau est superbe et me touche beaucoup, je bloque sur la lumière dans les feuilles, jadore la facade et les lampadaires... Un régal merci beaucoup !!!
You really have such a beautiful way of shaping the abstract feelings and emotions that go on inside the mind of a person, an artist specifically, into words.
And those words are some that I needed to hear. It's not often that I am moved by someone's words, but yours have really resonated with my recent mindset about myself and art.
However, I do struggle with keeping that force near me at times. It seems to come and go, rather than be there always. But I will take your wisdom of having a refrigerator full of ideas to keep me busy and working. Hopefully that will help motivate me to keep creating even when I feel empty.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and vulnerability. I appreciate your words, your art, and your videos!
Thank you, that's beautifully said, very kind
Very inciteful ❤
You are so skilled your brushstrokes are so confident and your artwork is just perfect. Do you ever mess it up? If you do especially somewhere at the end, how do you correct it? I would appreciate it if you could show in your videos, how to correct a mistake. Thank you 🥰
Trying new paths mostly start with messing it up. I think it's important to take time for that regurarly. Combined with some persistence we will learn new things
Helpful!
great!
very detail..
Yes U are a vehicle for the Source
Gaan Leo en Leny er mee stoppen?!! Gelukkig ga jij door. Een volgende galerie zal happy zijn, met de verkoop van jouw werk. Sukses gewenst!
It was windy here as well in the south west UK on Tuesday morning. I did recognised the noise on your video of the Police Airbus H135 helicopter flying in circles over the Koninklijk Huisarchief between about 11:45 and midday that morning.
Haha!! How could you have heard that! That's amazing
I guessed it was that windy Tuesday morning so I looked at previous flight tracks on Flightradar24 near your studio. I did recognise the H135 on your video, they make a distinctive sound and I also thought it was probably a police helicopter going around in circles.
Hi Titus from South Africa - as aways, a pleasure viewing your hard work. I found your discussion on your views on how you value the work (the artistic object/product) verses the 'source' of the artist expression. If I understood you correctly - you feel that what is more important for a creative, is the creative 'source', not the creative object so much. As if you as the creative retain a constant 'link' (relationship) with the 'source' - then the creative output is only the result of the creative relationship with the source and therefore the overshadows the creative output. Therefore, so long as the creative focusses on the source - the inspirational triggers, then all the rest of the process is simply mechanically outputting what the 'source' offers. I wish to politely differ with you.
Yes, that feeling of being in synergy/at one with a creative stream of super-consciousness is an essential part of being a creative. It's like having an out of body experience. So many factors are at play when a creative unconsciously connects with their higher creative conscious - all the senses are involved, including intuition - that super sixth sense. To tune in is difficult, but once you are entrained to 'fall' into 'creative flow', its becomes a precious and valued sensation. So I can understand that a creative prioritises that relationship - as without that relationship there is no work of any value. However, the work itself - the result of that special creative relationship with the 'source' is also very important and valuable. As each creative develops an individual signature why of applying marks. It's almost like a form of shorthand. Those distinctive marks - made by the creatives hand while under the trans-like state of being in creative 'flow' are the very means the creative translates what is given to them from the sub-conscious state of being in flow - without which no ex[ptression in their creative output would be possible. The end client - the lover of the work - can subconsciously read back through those very unique creative marks what was given to the creative. So the marks, which make up the creative output are very important and valuable - as no two creatives ever make the same mark. The marks made are as unique as one fingerprint. Therefore I feel that the value between the creatives relationship with the 'source' and the resultant expressive output are equally important - as the one feeds off the other - theses a partnership between the creative muse (the source) and the inspired output (the work). So I feel that due to that relationship thye output which is the product of the relationship, should be treasured, respected and valued. Creatives can take many years to marry a distinctive fluid library of marks (their creative signature) so that it is true to expressing the ideas (the creative source). Therefore the artist/creative must value their output and not allow others take their output for granted - i.e. illegally reproducing work in whatever fashion. We live in an era in which it is very easy to make high quality duplications of work and profits from such duplication. Therefore the creative should like in any other form of business, protect how their creative output is used, copied or sold. We as creatives have very powerful legal tools to protect our work and should take advantage of those legal protections. Artists should form guilds that prompt protection of creative output and to support emerging artists and aging artists. One of my views is that all sales of artists work should be subject to a creative tax - a percentage of the sale should go towards a national creative trust that both supports emerging artists and artists that either fall on bad times due to sickness or severe market disruptions or artists that retire.
Every time a work is resold at auction or through a gallery a surcharge should go towards such artists support. That includes all the most famous works that go onto auction at stellar prices. That way the creative is always valued and the work has value, as it continuously supports a growing stream of creatives.
Thank you. Sure, the result is important. But for me; First things first. I mean selfcare, being aware, doing what you need to do and not what we must do are the start. The result is a memory of this.
Колко ми е приятно да погледам твоята работа, да бъда в ателието ти, макар виртуално. Да послушам твоите разсъждения, които толкова ми допадат.
Преди години не ценях своя труд и идеи. Имах възможност да изрисувам стени в домовете на не до там познати хора. Къде за пари, къде като подарък от мен, къде просто за да не скучая, ако пребивавам по-дълго някъде. Такъв беше случая с една възрастна двойка, чийто навес изрисувах с пасторален сюжет по техен избор. Наскоро научих, че хората са опазили картината 25 години, но новият собственик е съборил и тази стена при преустройството на дома . За другите си ,,деца,, не зная дори толкова. Да, ,,деца,, . И то сякаш ,,деца , оставени в дом за сираци,,. Признавам, че слушайки те, дори си поплаках. Извини ненужното ми откровение, но от първото ти видео, което видях, те чувствам като близък човек, сродна душа или нещо подобно... Пази се и пази ,,децата,,. И тези 🎨🖌️, и другите, които тичат около теб. 🤗💖🧙♀️
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Stay close to the source yes
I do know what you mean ❤
nice
Interessant onderwerp. Hoe om te gaan met galeries. Je vraagt je af of het nog wel past in deze digitale tijd. Is het ouderwets, helpt het je vooruit of juist niet?
Ik kijk ernaar uit! Bedankt weer Titus voor de inspiratie!
Thank you and all the best. How can we get your book? Lovely painting.
Where might I find a copy of your book(s) in English? I love that you use both watercolor and oil 💕
Masz rację. You're right.
Namaste 🙏
God, of course, created the source, and you are enjoying the replication of His source materials. Not being judgmental toward my favorite painter, but adding to what you are saying, according to how I see this source. That is all. I love how you treat the source.
I believe you are speaking about complacency and creating what is “safe” or “marketable”-toch?
I am curios where is the reference were you paint from or with
Thank you very much for your videos… It’s always a pleasure and a source of inspiration for me. Could you kindly tell me how did you prepare the canvas for oil painting?… what did you put on it first?
Thank you! The canvas was already prepared for oil and acrylics. But I prefer a warm undertone in stead of the hard bright white. So I mix a warm grey with acrylics and gesso.
@@TitusMeeuws Very thank you ✨🙏✨
I am a firm believer in God, as I hope you are as well. I always thought of how much joy it must give God to watch his amazing creations create creations of their own. I believe Creatives have a special place in Gods eyes because Gods creativity is reflected in ours. Thanks for reading, and for making these videos. They are very inspirational. ❤
You are talking about the forming of the price? It is so subjective. It is nearly impossible to determine. But there are some indicators. The time is important, how much time did it take you, but there are pure masterpieces that happen in a split second once in a (long enough) while. It is much more often though then the Olympics, for sure. Next - materials. Third - average price your coleagues think is acceptable. You don't need to repeat it, but is good to concieder what might be a good selling price. Your pride will not suffer too much if you decide on that just for the try. Forth - how much are others ready to spend on art. The last one is the most unpleasant to think of. I am not ready to spend money for anything if I don't have them. How should I think of others how they feel about it. I was collecting stamps as a child and I know by myself. If I want something and I like it a lot I find a way to have it. Bargaining - this is the other thing to concieder. Just have it in mind it may happen and prepare for it. And not selling is not (allways) your fault. The gallery might be new, the place not well known, not enough funding, etc. Can be anything. I hate even thinking of it. So much work to make the paintings, now even more on top. Enough is enough. :)
I’m going to steal your ideas about ideas and put them to work! 😁
no spotify
Oh hold on. Sorry I will fix that!
Just got an email showcasing the Dutch Impressionist George Hendrik Breitner. Are you familiar with his work?
Yes, of course I am! He was a kind of my hero during the years at the art academy. An art dealer close to the student house where I was living those days, he sold several Breitners. I often came there and watched those amazing paintings through the window
Titus, I love your work. But please stop talking into your hand.
I enjoyed watching the you tube video. The two watercolors in this video are really impressive. Nice work. Looking forward to the next video. It's not easy to get into a gallery, although for some of us mediocre artists it's easier to post work online like Saatchi, fine art America, or Instagram.