This artist has a great, inspiring story. Such passion. Such persistence to make it happen. An inspiration for all artists or any field for that matter.
I always feel a little guilty spending so much precious time listening to a 2 1/2 hour podcast, but I always come away from the Undraped Artist inspired and uplifted, so the feelings of guilt surely dissipate. I learn so much from these podcasts and consider them a part of my art education. I really like Luis’ technique of not toning his paint surface before painting a portrait. I have experimented with this lately and am finding I really like the effect.
My godddd✨️...i was not knowing luis till date but after this podcast..i really became a big fan of him ...he was so straight regarding the art education system...bravo..huge respect for both of you🌻
OMG! What he said about his attitude towards art education as a child….I’ve been saying that for years! I’ve never heard anyone else say that. I even went to a performing and creative art school growing up, but I didn’t major in art. I was a dance major. And people were always on my case about it. I would just tell them, it’s the only thing in my life I have total control over and I don’t want anyone telling me what to do! But the fact that I protected that passion the way I did is a reason I’m still an artist. I really believe that. It’s just too bad that now at 45 years old I can’t afford to take all the workshops that I’m dying to take! 😂
love this interview and the shared insights of both. Really connect with the idea of aptitude and i love hearing about Luis' philosophy/approaches to his work. Great stuff!
And that’s only how I felt before it was finished! I could have listened for hours more! I loved the candid conversation, hearing about your teaching methods (btw, now a huge fan!) and the fact that your vein’s of thinking intersect with my current situation. Bravo!
Terrific episode. Seems clear Mr Alvarez is an extraordinary hard worker, but it would have been interesting to hear how he actually learned to paint. He says that he always drew, but didnt want to be taught, or study paining from someone else at an early age. Then he says he studied music, then taught piano, then decided to that he wanted to paint. Was he totally self taught?
If you have a love for it, want to learn more, and are a willing work horse, buzzwords like talent and gifted can be left in your wake. Nice little comments to be thankful for as you paint on the cliff if it helps the passer-by to explain why they don't to themselves, so just say thank you. Aptitude is better.
This artist has a great, inspiring story. Such passion. Such persistence to make it happen.
An inspiration for all artists or any field for that matter.
I always feel a little guilty spending so much precious time listening to a 2 1/2 hour podcast, but I always come away from the Undraped Artist inspired and uplifted, so the feelings of guilt surely dissipate. I learn so much from these podcasts and consider them a part of my art education. I really like Luis’ technique of not toning his paint surface before painting a portrait. I have experimented with this lately and am finding I really like the effect.
A fantastic, inspiring way to spend my morning. . . .great interview and conversation!
My godddd✨️...i was not knowing luis till date but after this podcast..i really became a big fan of him ...he was so straight regarding the art education system...bravo..huge respect for both of you🌻
He’s a great guy for sure
Another great episode! Its so cool to know that he started kinda late and achieved so much
Grand art and great to hear his story and discussion of notes color and the Draper.
OMG! What he said about his attitude towards art education as a child….I’ve been saying that for years! I’ve never heard anyone else say that. I even went to a performing and creative art school growing up, but I didn’t major in art. I was a dance major. And people were always on my case about it. I would just tell them, it’s the only thing in my life I have total control over and I don’t want anyone telling me what to do! But the fact that I protected that passion the way I did is a reason I’m still an artist. I really believe that. It’s just too bad that now at 45 years old I can’t afford to take all the workshops that I’m dying to take! 😂
love this interview and the shared insights of both. Really connect with the idea of aptitude and i love hearing about Luis' philosophy/approaches to his work. Great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was great, I wish we can have a second part with Luis 👏🏾
Best podcast ever! Sooo agree with you both, CDC!
And that’s only how I felt before it was finished! I could have listened for hours more! I loved the candid conversation, hearing about your teaching methods (btw, now a huge fan!) and the fact that your vein’s of thinking intersect with my current situation. Bravo!
A very cogent conversation about ability in the arts gentlemen!
Terrific episode. Seems clear Mr Alvarez is an extraordinary hard worker, but it would have been interesting to hear how he actually learned to paint. He says that he always drew, but didnt want to be taught, or study paining from someone else at an early age. Then he says he studied music, then taught piano, then decided to that he wanted to paint. Was he totally self taught?
@gstavella yes, I went on to study at the Art Students League of New York with Nelson Shanks. So, not a self taught. Thanks for watching the episode 🙏
❤Very inspiring😊
If you have a love for it, want to learn more, and are a willing work horse, buzzwords like talent and gifted can be left in your wake. Nice little comments to be thankful for as you paint on the cliff if it helps the passer-by to explain why they don't to themselves, so just say thank you. Aptitude is better.