I started following you when I was in high-school. I was so impressed with the way you actually captured the glow of the water in a crest when you painted. It was way before I ever started painting with oils and I only ever did charcoal portraits. I'm having a similar problem deciding what I actually want to do, in what medium, in what way. I've dabbled with painting, digital art, sculpting, stained glass, ceramics, tattooing, crocheting and other crafts. I want to do it all and none of it at the same time. I can't tell if I'm seeking a niche, it feels like I have no set style. If anyone else has similar experiences but overcame them or can relate feel free to comment below. I'm interested to hear what others have to say. I am driven to create, but constantly at a loss as to what.
I always enjoy watching you paint and listening to your insights, whether they be personal or professional. It seems necessary for artists to venture into different subject matter and styles to really learn new skills, try ideas, and ultimately figure out what they get excited about creating. I have enjoyed watching you dabble and grow. You are very relatable to a wide variety of people of all ages. Hugs to you!
I love hearing about the process of evolution and experience with your subject matter. I often find myself coming back to certain themes artistically. Thank you for sharing!
I loved seeing you paint waves in the beginning, then your exploration onto other themes, and now this return to waves. Thanks for sharing your process. Sending good wishes your way ❤
I swear I can see you hair growth watching this timelapse. The seasons changed, calender pages fell off, people were born and died. No but seriously how long did it take you? It's awesome!!! And so mesmerising! Very interesting what you are saying, but I have to admit at some points I just floated in the water. Much love, you are awesome 💕
XD a perfect description hah, i don't think you're far off from reality. the first painting began maybe 6 months ago so time has been lapsing. I also was bouncing between other merch, commission, and video work during the timeline so it adds to the span of footage. - I also float in the water in playbacks, so i feel you ha. Glad we're buoyant!
I love this, Robin. It makes such a difference when artists are able to just take chances and explore. Creativity is so much more about play than we give ourselves credit for! ❤ Sending all of the love, as always.
stephanie! thank you, love received and echoed. thank you for those thoughts. Beginner's spirit is so creative, uninhibited, hope/chance-ful. it's a beautiful place for new beginnings and while it's sometimes vulnerable, it's also so rewarding an investment.
Hello from Long Island! Beautiful wave! And I loved to hear your story and thoughts on this, particularly that Waves are my main subject as well. I work in pastels right now, but you mentioned a lot that I can relate to, it’s not medium-specific. Wishing you the best in your art journey!
Super chilled and honest chat about your process. The results are delightful! Love the raw starting points and the loose flow in the earlier stages of the piece. 😊✌️💗
i love this story of your painting journey so much! I'm 23 and about to graduate art college and i really feel like i've finally found the area/style/subjects i love working with, so im really excited to just run with that, and hearing about how you changed direction and then circled back is really reassuring. like, i love what im doing now but it will definitely change, and its ok for that to happen because art can go in whatever direction you like as long as *you the artist* really do like it
I started painting waves too recently, while listening to choral music. One composer that struck me was this Gjeilo, ( Scandinavian need to be near water I suppose) , his piece Sacred Heart, on RUclips.
Hullo Robin, I do enjoy your videos and how you approach art creation and life in general. I myself have just finally stretched a 48 inch square piece of watercolor paper! I hope to paint a 45 inch wave painting. I may go with traditional watercolors or maybe branch out into some gouache! I am glad your doing YOU! Just keep being true to yourself and I simply do not believe "backsliding" is something an Artist can do, if they are trying to move forward even if they feel that they are going back to previous subjects you are different so your work must be different just because you are different. Nothing stays the same matter how hard you may try to keep it static, it will move on. I am so happy I got your book. I still need to put into practice themes from your book. I encourage any others to buy it if they want to get a boost or just start Oil Painting! Thanks Robin, your a truly awesome person, a tremendous artist and lovely human.
I totally agree with the part that you found yourself painting for the channel and youtube more than personally. I have found this myself and it is a really hard thing to get a good balance with. I also found that my personal painting far outstripped the stuff I was / am putting on my channel. but in another way having my channel just recently has helped a decision to focus on less subjects and not to try to do it all.
thanks for sharing. Social posting provides so many layers/types of feedback & rewards. it can pull me in a lot of directions. Theres + and -'s but finding shared community experiences & learning from people you meet is a huge +. I'm glad we're both finding grounding on chosen paths.
o! weather-related is a great theme. i think about landscape, seascape, skyscape, but weather is likewise so nature centric and encapsulates each of those through a unique lens. - thank you!
It's so interesting to hear you talk about your journey since mine is kinda the opposite. I recently graduated art school and in it my teachers really pushed me in terms of creativity and art styles as well as my academic studies. Now im very comfortable with classical expressionism and new figuration. Recently someone asked me if i could paint a small landscape for them and i was happy to do that but also one of the first thoughts was "well wouldn't it be a downgrade from your work?" but i decided to go for it anyways since i've painted landscapes excusevly long time ago. For me the comfort was the expressive distortions and for you it was realism. It's fascinating how that varies among artists!
I started following you when I was in high-school. I was so impressed with the way you actually captured the glow of the water in a crest when you painted. It was way before I ever started painting with oils and I only ever did charcoal portraits. I'm having a similar problem deciding what I actually want to do, in what medium, in what way. I've dabbled with painting, digital art, sculpting, stained glass, ceramics, tattooing, crocheting and other crafts. I want to do it all and none of it at the same time. I can't tell if I'm seeking a niche, it feels like I have no set style. If anyone else has similar experiences but overcame them or can relate feel free to comment below. I'm interested to hear what others have to say. I am driven to create, but constantly at a loss as to what.
I always enjoy watching you paint and listening to your insights, whether they be personal or professional. It seems necessary for artists to venture into different subject matter and styles to really learn new skills, try ideas, and ultimately figure out what they get excited about creating. I have enjoyed watching you dabble and grow. You are very relatable to a wide variety of people of all ages.
Hugs to you!
dang, thank you. that's super assuring; especially as I build back my momentum with sharing. I appreciate you!
I love hearing about the process of evolution and experience with your subject matter. I often find myself coming back to certain themes artistically. Thank you for sharing!
thanks for relating your experience
the cutest painter on the world! thank you for coloring this gray world with your works!
I loved seeing you paint waves in the beginning, then your exploration onto other themes, and now this return to waves. Thanks for sharing your process. Sending good wishes your way ❤
Your waves always hit several special places in my heart. Thank you so much for sharing this. My love always, Virginia
Hi Virginia! It made me really happy to read this comment from you. Thank you for being here. I love you
I swear I can see you hair growth watching this timelapse. The seasons changed, calender pages fell off, people were born and died. No but seriously how long did it take you? It's awesome!!! And so mesmerising! Very interesting what you are saying, but I have to admit at some points I just floated in the water. Much love, you are awesome 💕
XD a perfect description hah, i don't think you're far off from reality. the first painting began maybe 6 months ago so time has been lapsing. I also was bouncing between other merch, commission, and video work during the timeline so it adds to the span of footage. - I also float in the water in playbacks, so i feel you ha. Glad we're buoyant!
I find the imagery of tumultuous waves in seemingly endless seas as a metaphor for the all consuming grief of losing a loved one deeply moving
Robin, been watching you for many years. Well done. You are a talented and insiping artist.
Thank you.
:) thank you for such a kind comment and for following the videos
I love this, Robin. It makes such a difference when artists are able to just take chances and explore. Creativity is so much more about play than we give ourselves credit for! ❤ Sending all of the love, as always.
stephanie! thank you, love received and echoed. thank you for those thoughts. Beginner's spirit is so creative, uninhibited, hope/chance-ful. it's a beautiful place for new beginnings and while it's sometimes vulnerable, it's also so rewarding an investment.
Take care , lots of hugs .
xo, you as well! thank you for joining the video early
You're so real. I've felt this recently aswell in exploring my art and what really matters to me!
:') i'm glad we found common ground. thank you for saying that
I always look forward to seeing your new videos when you post - great work on these wave paintings
So interesting to hear about your art journey!❤ I feel like my mind is generally all over the place and so are my subjects 😅😄
Hello from Long Island! Beautiful wave! And I loved to hear your story and thoughts on this, particularly that Waves are my main subject as well. I work in pastels right now, but you mentioned a lot that I can relate to, it’s not medium-specific. Wishing you the best in your art journey!
Gorgeous wave painting 🥰 we always rotate subject matters, but always come back to the one that gets stuck in our brain 🙂
Super chilled and honest chat about your process. The results are delightful! Love the raw starting points and the loose flow in the earlier stages of the piece. 😊✌️💗
:) thank you Karen
i love this story of your painting journey so much! I'm 23 and about to graduate art college and i really feel like i've finally found the area/style/subjects i love working with, so im really excited to just run with that, and hearing about how you changed direction and then circled back is really reassuring. like, i love what im doing now but it will definitely change, and its ok for that to happen because art can go in whatever direction you like as long as *you the artist* really do like it
Thank you for sharing ❤ your channel and art always gives me inspiration
I love your waves, I will one day have one when everything is aligned for me to do so.
Thank you for sharing.
:) thank you
I started painting waves too recently, while listening to choral music. One composer that struck me was this Gjeilo, ( Scandinavian need to be near water I suppose) , his piece Sacred Heart, on RUclips.
Hullo Robin, I do enjoy your videos and how you approach art creation and life in general. I myself have just finally stretched a 48 inch square piece of watercolor paper! I hope to paint a 45 inch wave painting. I may go with traditional watercolors or maybe branch out into some gouache! I am glad your doing YOU! Just keep being true to yourself and I simply do not believe "backsliding" is something an Artist can do, if they are trying to move forward even if they feel that they are going back to previous subjects you are different so your work must be different just because you are different. Nothing stays the same matter how hard you may try to keep it static, it will move on. I am so happy I got your book. I still need to put into practice themes from your book. I encourage any others to buy it if they want to get a boost or just start Oil Painting! Thanks Robin, your a truly awesome person, a tremendous artist and lovely human.
I totally agree with the part that you found yourself painting for the channel and youtube more than personally. I have found this myself and it is a really hard thing to get a good balance with. I also found that my personal painting far outstripped the stuff I was / am putting on my channel. but in another way having my channel just recently has helped a decision to focus on less subjects and not to try to do it all.
thanks for sharing. Social posting provides so many layers/types of feedback & rewards. it can pull me in a lot of directions. Theres + and -'s but finding shared community experiences & learning from people you meet is a huge +. I'm glad we're both finding grounding on chosen paths.
Wish you all love and happiness 😊 ❤
:) you're the nicest. thank you very much and wishing you the same.
I think it would be really interesting to see a painting of yours that combined the various styles. Like an experimental wave painting
Really nice work. I’m big on clouds, waves and anything that’s weather related.
o! weather-related is a great theme. i think about landscape, seascape, skyscape, but weather is likewise so nature centric and encapsulates each of those through a unique lens. - thank you!
Really interesting video ❤❤❤
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Because the tide has changed 🌊
a pun that takes us right to the point :P
loved to listen but the time-lapse gave me a seizure
damned rave time-lapse, sorry about that!
It's so interesting to hear you talk about your journey since mine is kinda the opposite. I recently graduated art school and in it my teachers really pushed me in terms of creativity and art styles as well as my academic studies. Now im very comfortable with classical expressionism and new figuration. Recently someone asked me if i could paint a small landscape for them and i was happy to do that but also one of the first thoughts was "well wouldn't it be a downgrade from your work?" but i decided to go for it anyways since i've painted landscapes excusevly long time ago. For me the comfort was the expressive distortions and for you it was realism. It's fascinating how that varies among artists!