Is this why You Cannot LOOSEN UP Your Painting? (Plus Demo)
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2021
- Can you relate? You start off the painting loose and end up painting tight by the end. You try BIG brushes, but cannot resist the little ones and ruin a great start. These are two typical problems artists face. What is the need for perfectionism all about? How does the mental approach to painting influence your decisions? We take a closer look at the root problem. Then a demo painting exercise you can try today.
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Fear of rejection/failure is truly the foremost reason for not being able to let go. Really helps Malcolm. Thank you.
Thank you, it's a pleasure
Amen. That struck a chord DEEP. fortunately I have some family members that prefer loose realism. It's just not who I've been, since childhood I've been sketching in great detail, and LOVE IT!...but I'm more afraid that I won't be satisfied with looseness, or that it won't feel natural, or even, "impressive" lol very good episode friend!
@@DCweldingAndArt Its more important to love your creating process - pursue that and you will be happy. Experiment with paint too without any pressure and use it relax. A variety of mediums is important.
@@MalcolmDewey thankyou, this was the first loose technique vid that resonated with me. Lol I also tig weld and make metal art/sculpture, which is also very detailed. But this vid made loose seem possible and fun lol might have to try it this week on a little panel or canvas pad. Thanks again! We'll done!
I struggle with the same thing. I don't believe it's about what others will think. I believe it's about control. The artist cannot let go of a simple stroke defining a shape. One wants to pour more and more detail into it. Pulling from ones knowledge of light, color and shadow. Knowing when to stop and the ability to capture the essence of something with a couple of strokes is key and a real talent. Steve Jobs has said "It's easy to make something complicated, it's much harder to make something simple".
Truth!
💯
I agree, it’s not about what others think. It’s just about changing old habits.
A lot of people feel good art is like a photograph. I have a cousin who keeps posting these super extra realistic pictures on Facebook and I wish she would stop polluting my space with them. I think I am fortunate that my love of art started with the impressionists.
Yes, art tastes change over time as well. Some come around to Impressionist or more expressive painting as their tastes evolve.
I love this style. I have lost my fear of perfection. Some folks don't get my paintings but I feel that after years of painting, I am where I want to be now.
Thanks for the validation.
Excellent, thanks Jimmy
This was obviously made for me! I'm a tiny brush painter, and I will admit I LOVE the process of creating a realistic image. However, I have yearned to "loosen up" but my efforts have been a disaster. This video is SO helpful-it inspires me to make another attempt. The fact that you are doing a small painting eliminates the fear factor for me (I tend to paint large paintings), and your demonstration is absolutely perfect. Thanks so much.
That is great hear, have fun trying this out.
I'm a new 'painter' and most of my friends are artists, in galleries, etc. Now, the difference between me and them is simply this. To me..it doesn't matter. I don't know what's good bad or ugly.I buy huge canvases and just play with paint! I love my work for the most part because I'm PLAYING with colors, playing playing playing and not caring one hoot if someone else likes it or not. Do it for the love of it not what anyone else thinks. And NO, someone's opinion doesn't matter, I don't even listen because I don't care. I have a ton of confidence simply because it doesn't matter what anyone thinks,
I don't know what I'm doing, but I love what I'm doing.
It goes on the wall if I like it..that's that. Get ego out of your artwork and do it for the joy. Remember color is 'food' so fill yourself with it and have a blast.
Thankyou 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
That's a great idea if only you can afford huge canvases and loads of paint! Fear of using up (or in other peoples' eyes 'wasting' expensive materials) is another thing that keeps people tentative and tight. The 6" ones, maybe not so much!
That is a super-power Heidi!
Omg! Heidi! That is my attitude as well. Art is very new to me as well. I am untrained and never studied art. I just do what I love and just have fun interpreting life around me. My artists friends are amazed and speechless at how joyful my work is and responses from the public are amazing. I have explored all mediums and I hope that my joy never goes away! Keep painting Heidi!
Having been a full time artist of various disciplines for decades, this looseness off stroke is something that has never come easy for me. This video is truly inspiring.
Malcom, this tutorial is exactly what I’m looking for. I didn’t get it when artist says paint loosely. I’m an amateur artist. I always paint in full details. When I aimed to paint loosely I fail into the old habits. Thanks also to the person asking that question. But most of all, a big thank you for explaining and answering that question in a demonstration. I will definitely put your advice into practice 🙏❤
Wonderful, enjoy it!
Thank you for talking about the friends and family critiquing thing. That has stopped me from getting back to painting. It paralyzes me. I'm going to paint and not show them what I do for a while.
Yes, break that negative cycle. Also nip things in the bud by asking that family not critique unless requested.
That is one of my problems. We have to learn when to STOP.
Watching old videos. Cool teacher. Thanks.
40 plus years ago, I'm in an independent study art class. I had begun a painting and had only begun to lay down colors, tree trunks, no leaves. My art teacher walked by and said, "Your done!"
I was confused. She gave ne an A on it. Based on your comments, I could see people questioning the piece as I and done. Now I finally see what she meant.
Meanwhile, she's putting out photo realistic oil pastels, what I felt an artist should aim for.
I like this technique. Enjoy your instruction. I'm a fan. 😊
Ha, yes it can be confusing - when is a painting done?
Thank you Malcom.
You expressed perfectly what happens when I paint! Thought it only happened to me, it was so reassuring to hear it’s a common battle! I feel the tightness and yes, the fear! In my case, it’s me who is the harshest self-critic! When I saw your tiny canvas and your big brush I was horrified 😳😂. However this exercise is one I will definitely do, just what my brain needs! You are very insightful, you’ve made me realise that I bring a lot of baggage to my painting. You made me realise why painting is such a valuable therapy for people who have undergone trauma. Many thanks and keep up the brilliant work. 🎨🧹🎨👏👏👏
Thank you Deirdre - yes it is therapy in many ways. Worth every minute!
Ditto! 😁
You are exactly right about the reason for not staying loose....it is a fear of rejection and I never realized it until you put it in such good words! That's it exactly! I love this exercise and will definitely start trying it out! Thank you!!
Excellent 😊
Thank you Malcolm! I always enjoy your demos!
Glad to hear that! Thanks
I believe you hit the nail on the head with this reason. Fear of rejection is huge. Confidence is also huge. I have made some really good art that not many have viewed as good and other paintings that were so so and received amazing reviews. Thanks 😊
Well said! You cannot please everyone so try and please yourself instead 😉
@@MalcolmDewey art is in the eye of the beholder! Well said Malcolm!
Love this exercise Malcolm!! Thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Wise words and charming painting, Malcolm. Thank you!
Thank you!
Love every idea you put in this video. Thanks a lot.
It's a pleasure
I don't agree wd the painting but I agree wd you. Always wanted to learn loose strockes ,your tutorial is very inspiring.thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.
I will keep trying. Great demo and advice. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! thank you
Awesome Malcolm!!! You are the most amazing teacher
Wow, thank you, glad you enjoy the channel.
Good advice regarding the connections to the mental work that has to be observed and then realized. I might add that part of that programming we have is in looking at the world from a 'realistic' bias. We think we physically observe the world in a certain way, and that way is made up of details that we know exist in the world. But we do not actually see individual leaves of a tree, nor blades of grass in a lawn, nor each hair on a sitter's head. Although we know they exist in our photographic reality, they are not observed as such because we largely see masses. As an artist, or a beginning painter, one has to teach oneself to accept the generalities of the painting and let the paint be paint. As one moves from generalities to specifics, it is important to know how much detail is necessary, while at the same time learning to be satisfied with this 'loose-style'. As for comments from other people? That is not an aspect of learning how to paint. That is an aspect of something in one's personality.
Thanks James, all true!
Ayyyyy.....so true.
I copied (painted ) a still life flowers and they are stiff. Like well regulated marching soldiers. I said to myself, it is my personality coming out. DEFINITELY VERY UNLIKE THE ONE I WAS TRYING TO COPY
Thanks for the great advice, Malcolm.
It's a pleasure, thanks Peter
Thank you! You have explained in this brief video exactly what I needed. Fabulous.
Thank you Hazel
You nailed it on the head Malcolm. Brilliant insight.
Thank you very much!
I am in love with this technique thank you
Excellent!
This is very helpful , I will certainly try to make one once a week. Thank you, Malcolm!
Thanks, great idea, small canvas, big brush.
💯 thank you
I really liked youopening comments. They resonated spot on for me.
Excellent teaching, thank you so much
Thank you, it's a pleasure
Great advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Great advice to try this once a week so that I can stay with this method. I also found your example very helpful!
Excellent!
Superb practical and motivational video! Thanks.
Thank you very much Jay
This was very helpful! Can’t wait to try this as practice!
So glad!
Many thanks for this encouraging video.
It's a pleasure!
Love this video. Great advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
I loved this. Will do the excercise!
Enjoy!
Very helpful!! Thank you.. and the end result is beautiful!!
So glad!
Best lesson on this subject I've seen. I tell myself I'm going to paint a still life loosely then it ends up looking like a photograph of the still life. ARRGGG!
I will be doing these types of sketches now, exclusively, until I am confident that it is engrained in my mind and I can finally loosen up. Thanks for the great explanation and great example.
Excellent. It's the only way and a lot of fun too.
I absolutely loved it!
Thank you so much!
You are so much help for me and prob many others. Thank you so much for sharing.
It's a pleasure, thank you.
So helpful! Amazing to see how such a simple painting comes to life.I’m going to try that one, thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sticking with us on this topic, and continuing with helpful tips. Now, off to practice!
Excellent
Thank you for sharing this
Short n crisp small painting for practice I have already started practising your demonstration 👍
Most welcome 😊
Thank you again for your excellent teaching! OK, I am going to start using this method once a week! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
Great. I tiki lots of photos of our community in lockdown whilst on my daily exercise walk. I’m going off now to try to do an impressionistic response. Thanks
Malcom, ….perfect and clear explanation about my fear, criticism and pleasing others. Since my wife is the first one to see what I paint, and being such an “art critic”, she will make statements such as: “I don’t like it or I love it”
I asked her to listen to the first part of your explanation on the hope that she will say: “I now understand and will stop my criticism “
Instead she said…:” I am not going to lie”
There…!!!! Another lesson about who I should listen to, thank you, thank you !!!!!!
Don’t show her your work!
My world 💯
@susan Hathaway these are wise words 😆
Painting is a hobby for me, i am moving from acrylics to oils, your video help me a lot. thanks.
My pleasure 😊
Thank you Malcolm...a beautiful demo and you were spot on reason for not being to complete or proceed. You teach so well!
Very kind of you, thank you.
Excellent exercise, thank you
It's a pleasure, thank you
100% this is right on the mark . Its also the first time i have ever heard another Artist say it .
Thank you!
Thank you I really enjoyed this, plus the fact that you didn't paint florals as most people demonstrating do.
Great job. This is needed for instruction. Good message, tips. Appreciate it. 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
You can get too precious about the work you create and that's the heart of the problem.
Thanks for this video, Malcom. Just the pep talk I needed! I too get bogged down by details.
Excellent!
Excellent
Thank you for your kind approach to this topic. I confess I badly needed that "talking to"! I'm going to be doing one a week to begin with.
You got this!
thank you soooo much for these two videos, they are just what I needed to hear and I will view them over and over until they make a dent in my drive for perfection!!!
Thank you 😊
Malcom,
thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for and needed to hear. I will try my best to do this exercise regularly and will try to be fearless in showing my work.
Thank you Bob, enjoy your painting!
Really good lesson, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you.
Malcolm, thanks very much. I am feeling that I am not alone now. Thanks
Excellent, thank you Joseph
I really appreciate what you share with us thank you very very much 🙏
Always welcome
Great!
Thanks for this video. Very informative and well presented. I will try this.
Glad it was helpful! thank you
A great exercise. Thank you!
It's a pleasure
This is really great! Will give it a go! Thanks, Malcolm
Excellent, thank you
Best painting teacher ever. Love your Udemy course too! 🙏
Thanks so much 😊
That was an awesome lesson, there's so much to learn to get rid of the FEAR, Thank you.
It's a pleasure
Great demo. Just right to give me confidence. Really like your teaching style. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very inspiring! Thanks a lot ❤
Most welcome 😊
Your videos - which I discovered recently - are more than a concentrate of very good pieces of advice: they are therapeutic! Thanks
Good to hear that, thank you
Beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you!
This makes me happy. I am goining to give it a try 🤩
Enjoy!
Excellent and very useful paintings
Thank you!
So helpful, thank you!!!
Thank you
Very nice, the best demonstration of loose brush work, something I can actually try. So often these videos are just too complicated to begin with.
Thank you 💯
It's a great video! Thank you, Malcolm, for sharing your wisdom on this very important topic of the fear to be rejected(I have done it so many times, instead of stopping early, overworking the piece to be more appreciated) and lack of confidence! It really helps! It is really important to understand that there will be people that will connect with your art and there will be people that will think your pieces are unfinished. But you cannot lie to yourself, trying to please everyone. Thank you! Great exercise!❤
Well said - you cannot please everyone 💯
Brilliant video and lesson 💜
Thank you 😊
@@MalcolmDewey I wanted to add - it’s a mini piece but everything important is there - I think it is good to have the courage and just lay down the paint and not to fiddle. 😀💜 looks great - I am imagining it framed and on the wall 😊
Great helpful video anyway! Will definitely try this!
Thank you
wonderful demo. Thanks for sharing your valuable insights on loosening up to paint! :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for all your usefull informations.
You are welcome!
Though I paint in acrylic, I love your tutorials. This is where I learned the basics and foundations. Thanks a lot!
Happy to hear that, thank you.
Thankyou for this wonderful video Malcolm. Once again you hit the nail right on it's head! Fear of ridicule, perfectionism - ITS ALL IN THE HEAD!! I have realised this long ago but just do not manage to get out of it. I will do such exercises over and over again and it must help! I am sure. I think, however, I must lock away all my small brushes before I even try to do this. Even when trying to do a "Sprint" exercise, it is not long -- and the little brush jumps into my hand!!! They have a life of their own! Must be. Thanks again.
😄 so true! You are progressing all the time because you are enjoying yourself. When artists get wound up about being perfect the enjoyment disappears.
Wow not only did this help with getting loose but also getting back into painting again. Thank u you so much!
That's great to hear!
I'm blown away by this video for some reason. Looking forward to the experiment, which looks like absolute fun...maybe break in my new oils...(yes, they're still waiting there...talking about fear). Funny how your words sound to me like a powerful life lesson. Thank you Malcolm, this is a real gem, for so many reasons.
Thanks Marina - it is a fairly extreme lesson and does not mean one has to paint so abstractly. But it is certainly a fun warm-up 😁
Thank you so much
Nice job thank you for the lesson
My pleasure!
Thank you again for such a helpful example to follow. I keep on trying to be loose and bold, even using acrylics, to work faster, as they dry soon.
Thank you - acrylics work very well as you say. Also try to work, gently, wet into wet with acrylics. Can create lovely effects.
What a GREAT idea! I have been trying so hard to loosen up and often start that way but never stay that way. I can't wait to try this.
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, Thank you,
You're welcome!
Also, human beings think and act linear, very direct, so painting loose we have to let go of lines. Squinting my eyes helps me. Love your lessons!
Thank you, yes so true.
I have been trying to painting loose, however when you have a habit of painting realistic is hard work.Thank you for your help Malcoln, I really needed this class!
My pleasure 😊
Great video 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Thank you sir!
Learning a lot from your videos.
It's a pleasure!
Thank you so much for the demo. This has been very helpful. I think this habit of working with a big brush has to be consciously cultivated. It is very tempting to pick up a smaller brush and put in the details. That definitely takes away the freshness.
Glad it was helpful!
I love this. I want to get away from the more realistic paintings I have been doing as I love the Impressionistic style.
Thank you Dorry, enjoy it!
I am new to painting and I absolutely love it but, the fear does always holds be back. I'm glad I came across your video. I will try your technique
You can do it!