This video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been so bogged down in the fear of wondering if I'm going in the right direction with my work, and if it even matters, but your thoughts have helped me shift my attitude. I will continue to remind myself that any art work we actually do, is good, worthwhile work. I really appreciate you sharing your insight of these things, as well as your painting processes! Keep it up - you do beautiful work! ❤
Thank you, I'm really happy to hear that the video helped a little! Making art can bring about fear sometimes, for me too. We need courage to create because it so honestly shows our level of skill or what's going on in our head and hearts. Few things are more transparent. So it's easy to doubt it or think it needs a different direction. Just keep working on it, one piece at a time, its valuable because you alone made it. 🌼
I love the finished painting of your sisters and brother! Its realism is so vibrant! Great job on that. Also, thank you for elaborating on your answer to my query about the sta-wet palette. That was very kind of you. My studio currently doesn't have enough ventilation for me to paint in oils in the winter so I thought of switching to acrylics. That's why I asked. Speaking of books; years ago I picked up Janson's History of Art at a used book store. An art teacher of ours highly recommended it and said that one would get the equivalent of a PhD in Art History after reading that book. Under normal circumstances this book would be about $75.00 brand new, but I found it for $25.00 in excellent condition. The used book store had it listed at $50.00 but had the art section at half price. A $25.00 PhD!
19:54 This is exactly what I meant when I commented on a previous video of yours! Seeing how another artist works is so powerful when you’re trying to figure out your own creative path. It’s cool to see other successful people actually do things, read about it, study their routines, not just see their work but to see the process behind it. Loved the video, added some of the books to my wishlist as well! Also we have the same book about Richard Estes ;) Keep going Maria! Love your work. T.
I'm excited to find out there's Estes' fans on this channel! 😊 I hope you enjoy any of the books you do end up reading. And I'm happy that sharing the process has been so impactful! Thank you 💛
Fascinating, as always. Thanks for explaining your thinking and art process - no one else does that as well as you do. You help me to see that I'm on the right track with art and what I can look for next.
This was so lovely to listen to Maria, and well done in finishing your piece! I love how it turned out! I'm also glad you had such a beautiful interaction with the other artists and that they shared their love for your work with you. It is so precious and I do agree - when people give me compliments...I'm always so awkward in responding 😅. Thank you for sharing the artbooks you love - I enjoy that you have artbooks that aren't just visual artbooks, but also focuses on the artistic mindset. Thank you for sharing those books! I loved your comments about art we didn't make, movies we love and music that moves us - how these things can seem magical to us compared to our own art / works and how we forget about the early mornings those artists had to start working, or the chaotic working space or household chores they didn't get to. This is important to remember, otherwise we live with the unrealistic idea of an ideal life. Ps. I also LOVE that you added your name on the chalkboard! Such a lovely and cleaver easter egg!!
Maybe one day we will figure out how to respond to compliments 😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed the book list. I find those first three have changed my whole approach to what I do. And maybe I'm just trying to validate my own experience with art making being imperfect but hopefully that sentiment rings true for others also. It would've been an opportunity missed if I didn't hide my name in all those words! Thank you for watching and the lovely comment 😊
Thank you for your video, I commented about your books in the last video. Happy to find out more about them now. I recently discovered Richard Estes, I saw four of his paintings in a museum and spend half an hour just looking at them. I was thinking about buying one of his artbooks. Seeing you flip through one made me ad this one to my wish list.
Your comment is exactly why I recorded this video! Amazing that you got to see Estes' work in person, I would love to one day!! There are some good books on his earlier work too, one includes an interview with him that I found very interesting. :)
Thank you Kylie! I I try to be intentional, it can be all consuming at times though 😅 I love that you're here and enjoying the videos. I'll do my best to keep sharing things 💛
this will probably sound insane but I think your art may have just brought me out of a 10 year rut wow. Love your work, btw!(if that wasnt clear! haha)
Just so good, Maria, I love your finished work. It's true to life and full of realism so you recognise the subjects but I like how it's still also obviously a painting and you can see the mark making and brush strokes. Thank you for showing those books. I've not seen those before especially the non-pictorial ones...may just have to hunt a couple down 😊 Looking forward to your next process for another WIP 👍🥰
Thank you Melissa! I appreciate your words about my work, the description of it sounds lovely! I hope you enjoy any of the books you do pick up. Those first three are real gems in my opinion for creatives of all kinds. :)
You are so cute. Really enjoyed watching you problem solve and analyze and just your natural-ness. Your book selection is excellent. thank you for sharing your processes
I would love to see a monthly art livestream where you paint on live so we can ask questions, or paint along with you. If you do, I will be there!! Painting along!
@@mariasisul plus you could post it after and people could paint along with you whenever they want! That may be a good way to have some longer form content on your page without needing to do too much editing, but still get lots of watch hours.
Seeing the snow and the sunshine summer painting is such a juxtaposition when viewed together! I’m like, aren’t they cold!? It’s snowy! And then I’m like oh yes that isn’t now, silly goose!
Enjoyed seeing your process. I was thinking how you would handle the roof. Loved the extra colours you added to make it interesting in its own right. The contrast values seemed spot on. Skin tones were amazing. I work with graphite, so it's all about values for me. I could relate to spending time looking at what you've done and figuring what works and what you need to do.
Love! your work is so inspiring! I recently got a sta wet palette too and something i learned while doing research was to add pennies to the bottom so mold keeps at bey. IDK if it really works but since copper has antibacterial properties. I put a handful to see haha Also the Blue's Clues portion of the video - YES! haha the handy dandy notebook. good times haha.
Thank you!! Ooo I might try the pennies too, I've only gotten mold if I accidently left the sponge and wet paint in the box for a month. But it's happened 😅 and I think that notebook is going on my wishlist now! 😂
I love using the Princeton brushes - in your next video can you show us the brand and wet palette you use?! After seeing you using one, it is making me want to try acrylics again. I quit after the paint kept drying too fast on my palette for me and I would get too frustrated!
I have occasionally. In the past I really liked making paintings for my friends' birthdays also. And gifted my boyfriend a painting for Christmas a couple years ago. But I haven't recently, maybe I should?
Actually that's a great question, my personal spotifiy Playlists are a mess. But maybe I'll make one that's relevant to the music I use over here! I'll share it if I do. Love the idea, thank you!
Thanks Maria...for this intro to Lois Dodd whom I have not heard of before.......here is a youtube video I watched ...and I believe she has now passed ...She is definitely way ahead of her time...In her attitude and painting style/philosophy.thanks so much for your book reviews...they have been very inspirational to me...Janis ...on the shores of Kookatsoon Lake in The Yukon Canada...ruclips.net/video/WVPWUFI6tGQ/видео.html
This video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been so bogged down in the fear of wondering if I'm going in the right direction with my work, and if it even matters, but your thoughts have helped me shift my attitude. I will continue to remind myself that any art work we actually do, is good, worthwhile work. I really appreciate you sharing your insight of these things, as well as your painting processes! Keep it up - you do beautiful work! ❤
Thank you, I'm really happy to hear that the video helped a little! Making art can bring about fear sometimes, for me too. We need courage to create because it so honestly shows our level of skill or what's going on in our head and hearts. Few things are more transparent. So it's easy to doubt it or think it needs a different direction. Just keep working on it, one piece at a time, its valuable because you alone made it. 🌼
I love the finished painting of your sisters and brother! Its realism is so vibrant! Great job on that. Also, thank you for elaborating on your answer to my query about the sta-wet palette. That was very kind of you. My studio currently doesn't have enough ventilation for me to paint in oils in the winter so I thought of switching to acrylics. That's why I asked. Speaking of books; years ago I picked up Janson's History of Art at a used book store. An art teacher of ours highly recommended it and said that one would get the equivalent of a PhD in Art History after reading that book. Under normal circumstances this book would be about $75.00 brand new, but I found it for $25.00 in excellent condition. The used book store had it listed at $50.00 but had the art section at half price. A $25.00 PhD!
A $25 PhD is a steal, books are really so helpful. And thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed the finished painting! 😊
19:54 This is exactly what I meant when I commented on a previous video of yours! Seeing how another artist works is so powerful when you’re trying to figure out your own creative path. It’s cool to see other successful people actually do things, read about it, study their routines, not just see their work but to see the process behind it. Loved the video, added some of the books to my wishlist as well!
Also we have the same book about Richard Estes ;)
Keep going Maria! Love your work.
T.
I'm excited to find out there's Estes' fans on this channel! 😊 I hope you enjoy any of the books you do end up reading. And I'm happy that sharing the process has been so impactful! Thank you 💛
Fascinating, as always. Thanks for explaining your thinking and art process - no one else does that as well as you do. You help me to see that I'm on the right track with art and what I can look for next.
Wow, thank you, that's really awesome that it's been helpful for your own journey in some way :)
This was so lovely to listen to Maria, and well done in finishing your piece! I love how it turned out! I'm also glad you had such a beautiful interaction with the other artists and that they shared their love for your work with you. It is so precious and I do agree - when people give me compliments...I'm always so awkward in responding 😅.
Thank you for sharing the artbooks you love - I enjoy that you have artbooks that aren't just visual artbooks, but also focuses on the artistic mindset. Thank you for sharing those books!
I loved your comments about art we didn't make, movies we love and music that moves us - how these things can seem magical to us compared to our own art / works and how we forget about the early mornings those artists had to start working, or the chaotic working space or household chores they didn't get to. This is important to remember, otherwise we live with the unrealistic idea of an ideal life.
Ps. I also LOVE that you added your name on the chalkboard! Such a lovely and cleaver easter egg!!
Maybe one day we will figure out how to respond to compliments 😂 I'm so glad you enjoyed the book list. I find those first three have changed my whole approach to what I do. And maybe I'm just trying to validate my own experience with art making being imperfect but hopefully that sentiment rings true for others also.
It would've been an opportunity missed if I didn't hide my name in all those words! Thank you for watching and the lovely comment 😊
Your videos are the best 🖤
Definitely head filled with fear and wondering thoughts, but slowly some ideas get out and one feels great
Thank you! 💛 The best ideas will always pull forward and out of the mess, best wishes to you :)
Thank you for your video, I commented about your books in the last video. Happy to find out more about them now.
I recently discovered Richard Estes, I saw four of his paintings in a museum and spend half an hour just looking at them. I was thinking about buying one of his artbooks. Seeing you flip through one made me ad this one to my wish list.
Your comment is exactly why I recorded this video! Amazing that you got to see Estes' work in person, I would love to one day!! There are some good books on his earlier work too, one includes an interview with him that I found very interesting. :)
You are so intentional and committed! I am absolutely in love with your channel. Thank you for sharing your art and a smidge of your life with us.
Thank you Kylie! I I try to be intentional, it can be all consuming at times though 😅 I love that you're here and enjoying the videos. I'll do my best to keep sharing things 💛
You have no idea how much I love your videos and artwork!
Thank you so much 😀 it makes my day to hear that!
Oh, I think so too! ✨😍
this will probably sound insane but I think your art may have just brought me out of a 10 year rut wow. Love your work, btw!(if that wasnt clear! haha)
Not insane, that's fantastic!! There's so much out there for us to wonder about, do and create. Best of luck to you and thank you. 😊
Just so good, Maria, I love your finished work. It's true to life and full of realism so you recognise the subjects but I like how it's still also obviously a painting and you can see the mark making and brush strokes. Thank you for showing those books. I've not seen those before especially the non-pictorial ones...may just have to hunt a couple down 😊 Looking forward to your next process for another WIP 👍🥰
Thank you Melissa! I appreciate your words about my work, the description of it sounds lovely! I hope you enjoy any of the books you do pick up. Those first three are real gems in my opinion for creatives of all kinds. :)
You are so cute. Really enjoyed watching you problem solve and analyze and just your natural-ness. Your book selection is excellent. thank you for sharing your processes
Thank you Victoria! 🌼 I'm so glad you enjoyed it and liked the books! I always try to just be myself 😅
a stunning piece, loved it ❤❤
Thank you Chantelle! 😊
I would love to see a monthly art livestream where you paint on live so we can ask questions, or paint along with you. If you do, I will be there!! Painting along!
Lovely idea, I'm still brainstorming around other formats of content so it's helpful to hear that input :)
@@mariasisul plus you could post it after and people could paint along with you whenever they want! That may be a good way to have some longer form content on your page without needing to do too much editing, but still get lots of watch hours.
Your artwork is always so beautiful and stunning! And I always think attractive as good feeling. ✨💕😍
Aww, that is so sweet of you :) thank you
@@mariasisul Your welcome always! ✨😊
Seeing the snow and the sunshine summer painting is such a juxtaposition when viewed together! I’m like, aren’t they cold!? It’s snowy! And then I’m like oh yes that isn’t now, silly goose!
I felt the same way, the seasons in my paintings and then in the current time I make it never seem to match up 😂
Enjoyed seeing your process. I was thinking how you would handle the roof. Loved the extra colours you added to make it interesting in its own right. The contrast values seemed spot on. Skin tones were amazing. I work with graphite, so it's all about values for me. I could relate to spending time looking at what you've done and figuring what works and what you need to do.
I appreciate that, the roof was an interesting challenge. And staring at the work is 50% of what we do isn't it. 😁
Finished! You make informed adjustments - excellent end product(s)! Also inspires me to spend more time with work in progress. ❤
I'm happy to hear that, your careful attention is what will make your work unique :) and thank you!
You're an inspiration!
I really like your focus and reasoning.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Yes, you should absolutely get the Blues Clues notebook!
Consider it done 😂
I'm so happy with your art 😍😍.
What kind of paper/underground do you use?
My english is sad🫣. Greatings from germany.
Thank you! 😁 This painting is done on a wood panel.
I luuuuuuv the human nature sweatshirt!
Love! your work is so inspiring! I recently got a sta wet palette too and something i learned while doing research was to add pennies to the bottom so mold keeps at bey. IDK if it really works but since copper has antibacterial properties. I put a handful to see haha Also the Blue's Clues portion of the video - YES! haha the handy dandy notebook. good times haha.
Thank you!! Ooo I might try the pennies too, I've only gotten mold if I accidently left the sponge and wet paint in the box for a month. But it's happened 😅 and I think that notebook is going on my wishlist now! 😂
I'm your fan, i love your videos
Gracias primo! Estoy feliz que te gusten mis los videos 💛
I love using the Princeton brushes - in your next video can you show us the brand and wet palette you use?! After seeing you using one, it is making me want to try acrylics again. I quit after the paint kept drying too fast on my palette for me and I would get too frustrated!
It's a Masterson Sta-Wet Palette box, same brand for the paper and sponge also!
@@mariasisul thank you very much!! Added to my blick wish list!
Do you do small paintings or portraits for Christmas gifts to your family and friends?
I have occasionally. In the past I really liked making paintings for my friends' birthdays also. And gifted my boyfriend a painting for Christmas a couple years ago. But I haven't recently, maybe I should?
So so soooo very random, but do you have a Spotify playlist? Love your range of music in your videos. (:
Actually that's a great question, my personal spotifiy Playlists are a mess. But maybe I'll make one that's relevant to the music I use over here! I'll share it if I do. Love the idea, thank you!
The desire to be a cartoon character is TOO. REAL.
I feel like it would simplify my life dramatically..
Hello Form Germany :) Good Job!! is this wood you are painting on? Canvas?
Thank you! This one is on wood :)
Thanks for your answer!
Thanks Maria...for this intro to Lois Dodd whom I have not heard of before.......here is a youtube video I watched ...and I believe she has now passed ...She is definitely way ahead of her time...In her attitude and painting style/philosophy.thanks so much for your book reviews...they have been very inspirational to me...Janis ...on the shores of Kookatsoon Lake in The Yukon Canada...ruclips.net/video/WVPWUFI6tGQ/видео.html
No problem, glad you enjoyed it! I love her attitude in painting and life. And she is still alive actually ❤️😁 thanks for watching Janis
youre gonna blow up one day
😁🌼 thanks, that would be very cool!