When I was writing screenplays I would use a similar technique to allow my subconscious to structure/resolve the story line or problems in specific scenes. Because I wrote early every morning, I would begin thinking about the screenplay I was working on as soon as I began to rouse from sleep. I'd make notes about the scenes I was planning and when I got stuck or couldn't remember how my subconscious had suggested the plot continue, I allow myself to drift off to sleep again *while thinking about the scene*. When I had the idea I needed again, I would "resurface". This continued for a good half an hour nearly every morning and my subconscious never failed me, coming up with jaw-dropping solutions sometimes that I know I would never have conceived of in my fully conscious state. Thanks, Mr. Dunlop!
As a landscape artist recently dabbling in more abstraction, your video comes at the perfect time for me. I’m going to have to watch it again and take notes! So much content here; thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously!!!
Learned so very much from this David, thank you! You (and Rebecca too) give the greatest treasure of all to us when you gift your time and share these with us. Very appreciative, will watching this one again and again. Thank you.
Dear laura hermes - Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted you enjoyed it and we loved hearing from you. Kind regards, Connie and David
Dear Rosalee - Thank you very much!We are happy that you watched our programs and enjoyed them. Thank you for writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you, David! Love your work always! This Painting Is a Beautiful example of/for your educational, inspiration, and motivational session on Abstraction. You give so much of yourself and your knowledge I just love you, your voice, your enthusiasm, and humor as an educator and “Masterful Painter”. Thank you
I learn so much from watching. Some of what you have shown, I am trying to consciously develop into my paintings. However, it is the half thoughts when I am not thinking about it, that are providing me with the most creative information. Just like you said. ..I thank you for your entertaining and informative demonstration. I love learning from you.
Der Melody - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We love hearing from you. All the best, Connie and David
David, I have been painting a little over a year and have just watched this video. I wish I had picked up brushes 30 years ago. I understand what you talk and find it fascinating. The chalkboard is a great idea, I come up with changes and other pictures inside my head and have to stop and pull out my sketch book. There is much to be learned now that I have discovered you. Thank you.
Dear bmendonca2 - We love hearing from you and thank you for watching! Good luck with your painting! I have found sketching ideas and composition so useful to my painting and I ma glad that you pull out your sketch book! Kind regards, David and Connie
I always like David not only is he a talented artist but he knows the history of all the great Masters and many quotes attributed to some of the Masters
Thank you for watching, Joyce! We appreciate your kind words! I hope that you have seen our Emmy award winning PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. Kind regards, David and Connie
I followed the whole process and always got amazed by how many decisions you need to make and how 'simple' each stroke would change the story.. Thank you so much for walking through the whole process with such an enthusiasm!
Dear @lilaclai6560 - Hi - we are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We loved hearing from you and thank you so much for your generous comments! All the best, Connie and David
Hi, Mona - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We love hearing from you. All the best, Connie and David
Dear Veliachavez5859 - We just added this button and you are the first person to be so generous to do this! That is so nice and we appreciate it. It will help us to create more programming and share them on our RUclips channel. We still feel that art, the creative process and the connection from knowledge/understanding/ inspiration about art are incredibly important in our very strange world. We love that you supported this too! So thank you so much! Kind regards, David and Connie
I just love watching and listening to your thoughts when you paint! I paint watercolor landscapes and seascapes. I never have understood abstract concepts and never could fathom how to begin. You are inspiring me to try! Probably with gouache or acrylic because those are the only opaque so have. Thank you.
Hi, kathyleveck267 - We are happy that you watched and enjoyed the program and that you wrote - thank you so much! We would love it if you would subscribe to the channel - it helps us create new programming - thank you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Dear leonormartinez6478 - Thank you for such positive comments We are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. It means so much to hear from you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I possess no adjectives that do justice to the genius of what I just witnessed. Add to that the fact that I possess no words of gratitude sufficient to the gift. Here, then, are those inadequacies: "Phenomenal. Thank you for this."
Thank you so much! My producer, director and editor Connie Simmons and I really appreciate that you watched the video and took the time to comment. It means so much that you reached out - thank you! Kind regards, Connie and David
HI, walruss60 - We are so happy to hear that you watched out program and you are now getting excited to paint again! That is wonderful and good luck with your painting. If you would like a live online workshop with us, you can also join our live online Tuesdays workshops for additional live workshops and painting demonstrations with David and optional personal critiques (www.daviddunlop.com) . We would love to see you there. Kind regards, David and Connie
so refreshing. david reminds me of a great teacher that spent an hour telling us of what we could not do, then describe the surface prep of the canvas and then cut us loose. amazing the number of totally different directions that came out of those instructions. his name was Gene Edwards. have lost contact so many years ago. it's been since the mid 1960's. never forgot him.
Dear paulbaresic5649 - - What a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts. How wonderful to be reminded of important teachers and friends. Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I so enjoyed your teaching style; light and happy and yet so informative! This is the 1st time I’ve seen you. I have some Gamblin oils that I will bring out and try something along your teaching . I’ve been recently interested in trying my oils as I’ve been using acrylics for a while and need to learn about my oils. I have subscribed to your channel and will be delighted to learn more from you. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I rarely find another another human being as fascinating to listen to than David Dunlop. He's articulate, knowledgeable and interesting about art history and practical technique but in a way that's refreshingly unpretentious, engaging and winsome. His enthusiasm and love for all things aesthetic is completely infectious. When David speaks about art we'd do well to listen carefully. His surname suggests Scottish ancestry, which is perhaps why he's so good at what he does 😀. I'm a proud Scot who lives a very short drive from the town of Dunlop in East Ayrshire here in Scotland. Sadly this tenuous link with Mr Dunlop has in no way helped me in my own pitiful attempts at painting! 😀 Thanks for the videos, and please keep them coming, David.
Thank you so much for watching and writing to us - your comments are so appreciated and incredibly kind and generous! It is a joy to be able to connect with people from everywhere. My family does have history in Dunlop and I hope to go there! Kind regards, David
Hello David! I love watching your videos and want to learn how to paint abstract and impressionist paintings. Today you also took me back to my distant childhood, where I, too, had my favorite stream with a clear spring pond. I often loved to dip into this invigorating, transparently cold water. Now I have a desire, by all means, to paint a picture of my stream according to your video lesson. I will be revisiting this most valuable video of yours many more times. Thank you for this wonderful workshop!
Thank you so much for watching - we really appreciate it. We all have so many similar experiences and I am happy that we can share them together in a situation with painting and kindness. Thank you for writing and good luck with your painting - and your clear spring pond! Kind regards, David and Connie
Sooooo love your videos.... Fantastic information and inspiration. At any one moment I'm in a university at lecture, then at a comedy show, then a meditation class, a therapy session, then a wonderful art demonstration. Thank you for your talent.
Dear janerogers5717 - How generous of you to make such wonderful comments! Thank you for watching and for writing to us! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I feel like I just discovered a treasure ! and at just the perfect time ! Ive been trying to paint an abstract underwater scene where there exists some Branch Coral. I went down the rabbit hole & ended up with something that was way too representational No longer stuck I now know how to resolve the problem . I was riveted to your every word & learned so much ! With gratitude , I remain your loyal fan !
Hi, Laura - We are so happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We loved hearing from you and good luck with your painting! All the best, Connie and David
Time: 6:57 am - Fortunately, before my brain was overloaded with Stuff...I came across this video of yours. Knowing that "man does not live by bread alone" and being hungry, I devoured your delicious words. Many decades ago, I was told by a Wise man, "when the student is ready, the Teacher will appear." Thank you for being the Bridge that we need.
It is an amazing video! Have already seen it twice and gonna come back for more! The way you talk about principles of perception and how abstract image is created in the eye and mind of the viewer - are there any recommendations or references you may point to for one to explore the topic further? I notices you mix art history with psychology, neuroscience and design. I would love to lear more!
I feel like I just entered a University art class. I never went to art school and since I started painting, I have wished I would have. By watching videos like this….I feel like I’m getting educated. This was so informative! Thank you.
Hello, again, Mayan - thank you for watching. Kind regards, David This is from David's producing partner: I agree that David is an inspiring, informative and entertaining teacher - I have also learned so much! Kind regards, Connie
Dear Luigi - Thank you for watching! We have many programs that we would love to produce, but it is difficult to find production funds for arts programming for television. Kind regards, David and Connie
Dear sarah 4973 - Thank you for such generous and positive comments - it is very meaningful to us! We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Really full of useful, practical info., presented in a fun way. I am inspired to do more oil painting! Thanks so MUCH. I will watch more of your lessons.😊
Dear rebekahaurie6252 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We love making this programs and we are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Dear Sandy - Thank you so much for watching and writing! We are happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David Dunlop and Connie Simmons
Dear dulcieogilvie5786 - Thank you AGAIN for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it and that you enjoyed David's commentary! Kind regards, David and Connie
So insightful for where I am at this time ! I am trying to get away from realism and embrace impressionism as it allows the beholder to participate in the art . So wonderful is that.
I have been meditating for over 20 years. Fast forward with my art, I kept journals with drawings that I was going to paint. But guess what I never used the drawings. So then I began to question what I was creating. Then I had an aha moment that I was always in meditation when painting.
Hi, sonsof theedelweiss72 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you very much for making this video. You are amazing. The way you share such a valutabeleid knowledge. 🥰 All the best to you. Greetings from The Netherlands.🥰
Loving your video. So enthusiastic and inspiring. It’s the very first I have seen and my third time of watching it. I will be following you more. Thanks.
The Bronx boy is a riot! Your works are absolutely enchanting. Going to try your mental as well as physical painting. We Jerome Ave people are pretty smart too😏
I love this! I haven't ever studied abstract art, it's been, too abstract frankly for me to understand it. Yet because of your instruction in these videos, I think Im beginning to understand how to think about it.Yep, I love what you are showing me and I am able to relate to the relax, play, aspect and see what the paint is showing me, and where it wants to take me. Having a mantra running in the background...very helpful. so many tips for managing the energy, and remembering all the principles of color. I haven't tried to paint on metals and Im curious to see if I can recreate some of these techniques on silky smooth canvas panels. My brother loves abstract art and I would love to be able to paint him an abstract painting of mine. I'm going to play with it, see what happens. Thank you so much for inspiring me. Big Love to you.
Dear jolieroundy9007 -Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! It means so much to us to hear from you. We are really happy that some of the ideas in the program have been useful to you! Good luck with your painting. Kind regards, David and Connie
Dear dulcieogilvie5786 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you. This is just what I needed to hear... Although I am a very poorly talented painter I've been enjoying it a lot lately, feeling great and happily surprised of some of the results... but it seems that's gone. It all started when I tried to paint what I see (a picture) instead of the places I imagine or dream about (or have seen and keep in my memory). This felt like hell and scared me. This teaching class explains my problems and gives me hope I'll be able to enjoy again. I'll calm down and wait :-)
Thank you, fedeabascal - Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments. It is great to hear from you! We also love your dog picture - Adorable! Kind regards, David and Connie
Excellent! I am learning so much from you. Bought my first large brushes (after watching you paint) and I am excited and nervous to begin using them. Thank you for all the references to Gestalt. I am just thrilled to have found you and hope to do a workshop with you when they are available. Molla
Hi, sonsof theedelweiss72 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Dear gun-marienalsen3097 - Thank you for watching the program and writing. We really love to hear from you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I got something so valuable, though I still could not define it, it forms inside me about abstract painting. I'm a dummy in this field and have no prior knowledge about it. Well, thank you so much Mr. David for your inspirational tutorial and excellent painting!!
Dear Mr. Nyuntshwe - We appreciate that you have watched out program and that you took the time to write to us. We are happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David Dunlop and Connie Simmons
I’ve always liked your teaching and stories. But this? I love ❤ My issue is that I’m a watercolor artist. I just don’t use oils. Maybe I can try this in acrylics 🤔
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When I was writing screenplays I would use a similar technique to allow my subconscious to structure/resolve the story line or problems in specific scenes. Because I wrote early every morning, I would begin thinking about the screenplay I was working on as soon as I began to rouse from sleep. I'd make notes about the scenes I was planning and when I got stuck or couldn't remember how my subconscious had suggested the plot continue, I allow myself to drift off to sleep again *while thinking about the scene*. When I had the idea I needed again, I would "resurface". This continued for a good half an hour nearly every morning and my subconscious never failed me, coming up with jaw-dropping solutions sometimes that I know I would never have conceived of in my fully conscious state. Thanks, Mr. Dunlop!
Dear B. Jones - Thank you for watching! We appreciate your insights about writing and the creative process. Kind regards, David and Connie
Great video
As a landscape artist recently dabbling in more abstraction, your video comes at the perfect time for me. I’m going to have to watch it again and take notes! So much content here; thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously!!!
Dear Yvonne! Thank you! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank goodness your back...missed these inspiring tutorials.
Thanks Daviid
Dear TheGsViews - What a wonderful comment - we appreciate it so much! Thank you for watching! Kind regards, David and Connie
Learned so very much from this David, thank you! You (and Rebecca too) give the greatest treasure of all to us when you gift your time and share these with us. Very appreciative, will watching this one again and again. Thank you.
Dear K. Brooks - Thank you for watching! We will certainly pass this along to Rebecca as well! Kind regards, David and Connie
I just found your videos and they are amazing! Thank you so much. I love the way you teach ❤
Dear laura hermes - Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted you enjoyed it and we loved hearing from you. Kind regards, Connie and David
Thank you so much for your videos...I love your history of Art lesson while painting and breakdown of technique.
All the best from Italy
Dear Rosalee - Thank you very much!We are happy that you watched our programs and enjoyed them. Thank you for writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie
Nothing like listening to another artist that grabs your attention with what they have to say, thank you for this wonderful video!
Dear Bhodisatvas! Thank you for watching and listening! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you, David! Love your work always! This Painting Is a Beautiful example of/for your educational, inspiration, and motivational session on Abstraction. You give so much of yourself and your knowledge I just love you, your voice, your enthusiasm, and humor as an educator and “Masterful Painter”. Thank you
Dear Constance - That is so kind! Thank you for watching - so happy that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie
I think these forms of paintings may be the representation of the Spirit and Soul of the True Painter/Artist.
Such a joyful presentation. Thank you. I love how you include a little art history and literature too.
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to write. It means so much to us. Warmly, David and Connie
Watching David is like auditing and participating in a master's art class. Loved this time
I learn so much from watching. Some of what you have shown, I am trying to consciously develop into my paintings. However, it is the half thoughts when I am not thinking about it, that are providing me with the most creative information. Just like you said. ..I thank you for your entertaining and informative demonstration. I love learning from you.
Der Melody - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We love hearing from you. All the best, Connie and David
David, I have been painting a little over a year and have just watched this video. I wish I had picked up brushes 30 years ago. I understand what you talk and find it fascinating. The chalkboard is a great idea, I come up with changes and other pictures inside my head and have to stop and pull out my sketch book. There is much to be learned now that I have discovered you. Thank you.
Dear bmendonca2 - We love hearing from you and thank you for watching! Good luck with your painting! I have found sketching ideas and composition so useful to my painting and I ma glad that you pull out your sketch book! Kind regards, David and Connie
Love the deep psychological insights into all this!!!
Thank you for sharing.
I always like David not only is he a talented artist but he knows the history of all the great Masters and many quotes attributed to some of the Masters
How fun! Just listening to you talk helps me relax and go with the flow-and not just in painting
You're the best teacher I've ever seen or heard.
Thank you so much - we are so happy that you watched the program and enjoyed it. Kind regards, David and Connie
Mr. Dunlop, your hour video is the most entertaining, educational, and Fun combination of topics that I have seen. Worthy of PBS and beyond.
Thank you for watching, Joyce! We appreciate your kind words! I hope that you have seen our Emmy award winning PBS series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. Kind regards, David and Connie
I followed the whole process and always got amazed by how many decisions you need to make and how 'simple' each stroke would change the story.. Thank you so much for walking through the whole process with such an enthusiasm!
Dear @lilaclai6560 - Hi - we are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We loved hearing from you and thank you so much for your generous comments! All the best, Connie and David
Wow I love this guy, learning and having fun…perfection !
Just wonderful, thank you for such a day brightener!
Hi, Gary! Thank you! We are so happy that it brightened your day - that brightened our day! Kind regards, David and Connie
I’m so excited to find you. I’m getting liberated. Thank you. 🕊️💞🕊️🕊️
This is truly a goldmine , can’t thank you enough.
Hi, Mona - We are happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We love hearing from you. All the best, Connie and David
Thanks!
Dear Veliachavez5859 - We just added this button and you are the first person to be so generous to do this! That is so nice and we appreciate it. It will help us to create more programming and share them on our RUclips channel. We still feel that art, the creative process and the connection from knowledge/understanding/ inspiration about art are incredibly important in our very strange world. We love that you supported this too! So thank you so much! Kind regards, David and Connie
So nice to see you again!...I missed your youtube sessions. Thank you for sharing your deep knowledge of art.
Loved the lecture, for me it rang true. Love the painting too
Dear April - Thank you - I appreciate it so much! Thank you for watching! Kind regards, David and Connie
Brilliant yet again. 👍❤🇬🇧
Dear Subliminalart - Thank you so much. We are delighted you enjoyed our program and we loved hearing from you. Kind regards, David and Connie
Always nice to get some new material from David. Thanks!
HI, Stephen! Thank you for watching! Kind regards, David and Connie
I just love watching and listening to your thoughts when you paint! I paint watercolor landscapes and seascapes. I never have understood abstract concepts and never could fathom how to begin. You are inspiring me to try! Probably with gouache or acrylic because those are the only opaque so have. Thank you.
Hi, kathyleveck267 - We are happy that you watched and enjoyed the program and that you wrote - thank you so much! We would love it if you would subscribe to the channel - it helps us create new programming - thank you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thanks for both of you....teaching in an amusing way ....& to filming in a successful way
Hi, anikindarji875 ! Thank you so much - we are happy that you watched and were amused by it! Kind regards, David and Connie
This was so fabulous. I learn so much from your videos and instruction. Thank you.
Dear leonormartinez6478 - Thank you for such positive comments We are really happy that you watched the program and then wrote to us. It means so much to hear from you! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I possess no adjectives that do justice to the genius of what I just witnessed. Add to that the fact that I possess no words of gratitude sufficient to the gift. Here, then, are those inadequacies: "Phenomenal. Thank you for this."
Thank you so much! My producer, director and editor Connie Simmons and I really appreciate that you watched the video and took the time to comment. It means so much that you reached out - thank you! Kind regards, Connie and David
Thank you, good to see another presentation, I love the way you communicate and find your passion inspiring, more please
Dear Geo - What a lovely comment - thank you! Kind regards, David and Connie
@@DavidDunlopSimmonsArt thank you David, best wishes to you and Connie
Another lesson I'm going to have to think about. Thank you David, I'm getting excited about painting again. Cheers
HI, walruss60 - We are so happy to hear that you watched out program and you are now getting excited to paint again! That is wonderful and good luck with your painting. If you would like a live online workshop with us, you can also join our live online Tuesdays workshops for additional live workshops and painting demonstrations with David and optional personal critiques (www.daviddunlop.com) . We would love to see you there. Kind regards, David and Connie
so refreshing. david reminds me of a great teacher that spent an hour telling us of what we could not do, then describe the surface prep of the canvas and then cut us loose. amazing the number of totally different directions that came out of those instructions. his name was Gene Edwards. have lost contact so many years ago. it's been since the mid 1960's. never forgot him.
Dear paulbaresic5649 - - What a lovely comment - we are so happy that you watched our program and wrote to us. We love hearing your thoughts. How wonderful to be reminded of important teachers and friends. Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
If only I had the teacher like you in high-school I would have never abandoned drawing and painting. You are a great story teller and inspire me.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to write. It means so much to us to know that you enjoyed the program. Warmly, David and Connie
That is so lovely, Helen! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write - we appreciate it! Kind regards, David and Connie
David, you are a treasure. So much fun and informative.
All of it - beautiful
AMAZING INFO , GREAT ARTWORK 👍👍🤗♥️ From Frances uk
I so enjoyed your teaching style; light and happy and yet so informative! This is the 1st time I’ve seen you. I have some Gamblin oils that I will bring out and try something along your teaching . I’ve been recently interested in trying my oils as I’ve been using acrylics for a while and need to learn about my oils. I have subscribed to your channel and will be delighted to learn more from you. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
This is like a gift of knowledge which will give me a mind shift. Thank you
Dear Leila - What a wonderful comment - so glad that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie
I’m a two year old Bob Ross student. This is a whole new level Thank you. You’re blowing my mind with JOY. 🕊️💞🕊️
You've gotta be older than that
@@ArtParty001 way Way older.
Welcome back and a huge THANK YOU Sir! Wonderful!!!
Dear Lynda - Thank you so much and we are happy that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, David and Connie
Oh man, David, this was an incredible presentation. Thank You!!
Thank you so much for thekind comments - that means so much to us! We are happy that you watched the program. Warm regards, David and Connie
Thank you! I needed to see this and hear this today!
I rarely find another another human being as fascinating to listen to than David Dunlop. He's articulate, knowledgeable and interesting about art history and practical technique but in a way that's refreshingly unpretentious, engaging and winsome. His enthusiasm and love for all things aesthetic is completely infectious. When David speaks about art we'd do well to listen carefully. His surname suggests Scottish ancestry, which is perhaps why he's so good at what he does 😀. I'm a proud Scot who lives a very short drive from the town of Dunlop in East Ayrshire here in Scotland. Sadly this tenuous link with Mr Dunlop has in no way helped me in my own pitiful attempts at painting! 😀 Thanks for the videos, and please keep them coming, David.
Thank you so much for watching and writing to us - your comments are so appreciated and incredibly kind and generous! It is a joy to be able to connect with people from everywhere. My family does have history in Dunlop and I hope to go there! Kind regards, David
Wow!! That blew my mind!
Thank you for watching and we so appreciate your taking the time to write to us. Kind regards, David and Connie
Excellent. So well explained.
Hello David! I love watching your videos and want to learn how to paint abstract and impressionist paintings.
Today you also took me back to my distant childhood, where I, too, had my favorite stream with a clear spring pond. I often loved to dip into this invigorating, transparently cold water. Now I have a desire, by all means, to paint a picture of my stream according to your video lesson. I will be revisiting this most valuable video of yours many more times. Thank you for this wonderful workshop!
Thank you so much for watching - we really appreciate it. We all have so many similar experiences and I am happy that we can share them together in a situation with painting and kindness. Thank you for writing and good luck with your painting - and your clear spring pond! Kind regards, David and Connie
Looks wonderful!
Dear invest - Thank you, we are happy that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, Connie and David
Thank you, this was fun and informative and extremely helpful!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Warmly, David and Connie
Fantastic. Thank you for this.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and we so appreciate your wonderful comments! Kind regards, David and Connie
Sooooo love your videos.... Fantastic information and inspiration. At any one moment I'm in a university at lecture, then at a comedy show, then a meditation class, a therapy session, then a wonderful art demonstration. Thank you for your talent.
Dear janerogers5717 - How generous of you to make such wonderful comments! Thank you for watching and for writing to us! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
I feel like I just discovered a treasure ! and at just the perfect time ! Ive been trying to paint an abstract underwater scene where there exists some Branch Coral. I went down the rabbit hole & ended up with something that was way too representational No longer stuck I now know how to resolve the problem . I was riveted to your every word & learned so much ! With gratitude , I remain your loyal fan !
Hi, Laura - We are so happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for watching and for writing to us! We loved hearing from you and good luck with your painting! All the best, Connie and David
Time: 6:57 am - Fortunately, before my brain was overloaded with Stuff...I came across this video of yours. Knowing that "man does not live by bread alone" and being hungry, I devoured your delicious words. Many decades ago, I was told by a Wise man, "when the student is ready, the Teacher will appear." Thank you for being the Bridge that we need.
Thank you, Joyce - you are so kind. So happy that you enjoyed the program. Warmly, David and Connie
It is an amazing video! Have already seen it twice and gonna come back for more! The way you talk about principles of perception and how abstract image is created in the eye and mind of the viewer - are there any recommendations or references you may point to for one to explore the topic further? I notices you mix art history with psychology, neuroscience and design. I would love to lear more!
I feel like I just entered a University art class. I never went to art school and since I started painting, I have wished I would have. By watching videos like this….I feel like I’m getting educated. This was so informative! Thank you.
Hello, again, Mayan - thank you for watching. Kind regards, David This is from David's producing partner: I agree that David is an inspiring, informative and entertaining teacher - I have also learned so much! Kind regards, Connie
A fountain of knowledge and the humour to go with it.
Thank you for watching! Kind regards, David and Connie
Really enjoyed this process.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to write us. We love hearing from you and that you enjoyed the program! Kind regards, David and Connie
David, we need you back on PBS or Create TV.
Dear Luigi - Thank you for watching! We have many programs that we would love to produce, but it is difficult to find production funds for arts programming for television. Kind regards, David and Connie
Fantastic Presentation. Thank you.
Amazing information, so clear and easy to understand and makes such a good sense thank you so much David
Dear sarah 4973 - Thank you for such generous and positive comments - it is very meaningful to us! We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Enjoy your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you...I learnd much at once....I ll try (cause you mentioning being happy and meditative🤗🙏)
Thank you for watching! We are happy that you enjoyed it and hope that you are happy and meditative! Kind regards, David and Connie
Really full of useful, practical info., presented in a fun way. I am inspired to do more oil painting! Thanks so MUCH. I will watch more of your lessons.😊
Dear rebekahaurie6252 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We love making this programs and we are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Fascinating ! Thank you so much David
I learned a lot! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
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This gives me life. Thank you
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Me too!
Hahahaha !! Love watching you and listening to your hilarious commentary xx
Dear dulcieogilvie5786 - Thank you AGAIN for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it and that you enjoyed David's commentary! Kind regards, David and Connie
Oh David David. you are amazing.
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Really good work.I am an abstract painter and much appreciate your ideas.....Thank you!
love your lessons! now more focussed on what I want to do! xx
Wonderful! Thank you for watching and writing to us! Kind regards, David and Connie
I love your videos, thanks for another amazing one. 17:00 blew my mind haha I cant wait to incorporate these ideas into my future work
You inspire with your words. Excellent teacher.
Thank you, thank you David! You are a great educator and inspiration - love this painting.
So insightful for where I am at this time !
I am trying to get away from realism and embrace impressionism as it allows the beholder to participate in the art . So wonderful is that.
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Excellent explanations 😊
I have been meditating for over 20 years. Fast forward with my art, I kept journals with drawings that I was going to paint. But guess what I never used the drawings. So then I began to question what I was creating. Then I had an aha moment that I was always in meditation when painting.
You are awesome sir!
Hi, sonsof theedelweiss72 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you very much for making this video. You are amazing. The way you share such a valutabeleid knowledge. 🥰 All the best to you. Greetings from The Netherlands.🥰
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David and Connie
You are an amazing painter! Thanks ❤
Thank you for watching and for your very kind comments! So glad that you enjoyed it! Kind regards, David and Connie
Loving your video. So enthusiastic and inspiring. It’s the very first I have seen and my third time of watching it. I will be following you more. Thanks.
The Bronx boy is a riot! Your works are absolutely enchanting. Going to try your mental as well as physical painting. We Jerome Ave people are pretty smart too😏
Fascinating as always.
Thank you for watching! Kind regards, David
This is a very informative video! It is excellent. Thank you.
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I love this! I haven't ever studied abstract art, it's been, too abstract frankly for me to understand it. Yet because of your instruction in these videos, I think Im beginning to understand how to think about it.Yep, I love what you are showing me and I am able to relate to the relax, play, aspect and see what the paint is showing me, and where it wants to take me. Having a mantra running in the background...very helpful. so many tips for managing the energy, and remembering all the principles of color. I haven't tried to paint on metals and Im curious to see if I can recreate some of these techniques on silky smooth canvas panels.
My brother loves abstract art and I would love to be able to paint him an abstract painting of mine. I'm going to play with it, see what happens. Thank you so much for inspiring me. Big Love to you.
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simplemente maravillosamente mágico !
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Wow!! The big reveal!!
Dear dulcieogilvie5786 - Thank you for watching and for writing. We are really happy that you enjoyed it! Good luck with your painting! Kind regards, David and Connie
Thank you. This is just what I needed to hear... Although I am a very poorly talented painter I've been enjoying it a lot lately, feeling great and happily surprised of some of the results... but it seems that's gone. It all started when I tried to paint what I see (a picture) instead of the places I imagine or dream about (or have seen and keep in my memory). This felt like hell and scared me. This teaching class explains my problems and gives me hope I'll be able to enjoy again. I'll calm down and wait :-)
Thank you, fedeabascal - Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments. It is great to hear from you! We also love your dog picture - Adorable! Kind regards, David and Connie
Excellent! I am learning so much from you. Bought my first large brushes (after watching you paint) and I am excited and nervous to begin using them. Thank you for all the references to Gestalt. I am just thrilled to have found you and hope to do a workshop with you when they are available. Molla
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What are the large brushes you use? Also, what is the reason you use foam core? Really love this painting!
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wonderful wonderful!!!!
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I got something so valuable, though I still could not define it, it forms inside me about abstract painting. I'm a dummy in this field and have no prior knowledge about it. Well, thank you so much Mr. David for your inspirational tutorial and excellent painting!!
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love it love it love it
What a wonderful video. Well done, sir. 👍👍
❤Thank you Thank you😊
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I’ve always liked your teaching and stories. But this? I love ❤ My issue is that I’m a watercolor artist. I just don’t use oils. Maybe I can try this in acrylics 🤔
magnificent!
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You are an excellent teacher!
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Virtuoso - Bravo
So good. Thanks