Pushing Against Your (Artistic) Comfort Zone
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- All of us have feelings of uncertainty about our artistic practice. That colors how we express ourselves. Sometimes it is worth just pushing through that uncertainty and being bolder.
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Thank you for letting me know. We will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Looking forward to it
Fedir Zakharov is a ukrainian painter!, not russian
@@yuriiandreichyn9312 You are not the first to point that out. Thank you and I’ll clarify the point when I do the video next month.
I have one more question.... Do you use bristle brushes or synthetic brushes? Sometimes your paint looks really smooth like a softer bristle brush but your brush looks like a Robert Simmons bristle brush... I'm not looking for a brand recommendation but a bristle recommendation... My natural style of painting is very similar to what you do... That's why I really connect to your videos... But I have yet to be really happy with brushes. I have tried synthetic brushes and I have tried bristle brushes... I have never used sables.... What bristle type do you use?
@@cloverhoney6203 I use hogshair filberts. The company I loved Manet, French, went out of business a few years ago. Held their shape forever. I mean until I grounded the bristles away. Now Robert Simmons is fine. Trekell. I don’t mind synthetics but for thinner paint. I think you need the hogshair to hold more paint.
All the best and best of luck.
Yes, please do more master copy paintings. I am a visual learner and you're a great teacher. It's very helpful to see how you mix colors, etc.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind comment. I definitely plan on doing the master copy for the next video. All the best.
I would love to see the master copy exercise. I think we don’t do this often enough and is a great learning tool.
Thank you Kathy. I will definitely do it for the next video. It is a really good experiment.
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition YAY! Looking forward to that!!
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you.
I've been "careful" all my life. Getting close to my 8th decade. It's time to cut loose, at least in my painting endeavors! Can't wait to see more of the Zakharov style.
Yes, if not now when? Good luck and bon courage Barbara.
Hi Ian, so interesting to see more of the painter you mentioned before in Mastering Composition community. I had never heard of him before, so very nice learning something about a new painter!
Happy summer!
I am happy to introduce him to so many people. Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Ian. That was a great exercise in pushing your comfort zone. I would like to see you doing the Zakharov painting for next month. Great idea!
Thanks so much. I'll definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
You have definitely inspired me to move out of my comfort zone and experiment. This can be especially challenging in watercolors where any kind of overworking can quickly turn to mud. Your generosity in sharing your inspiring artistic journey is appreciated by us all. I look forward to watching the master copy demo. Have a wonderful summer!
I’ve always done watercolour which is why I am watching Ian’s videos to start painting in oils instead .After visiting and admiring the great masters I realise I’ll never achieve what I want to convey in a painting in watercolours . Even the great masters who painted in watercolour as well I noticed their oil paintings were far better than their watercolours because it’s such an unforgiving medium
Thank you so much Cameron. This can definitely be applied to any medium, including watercolor. Delighted you like the videos. All the best.
I love the boldness in this piece. Deliberate. Not fussy. Beautiful color shifts, A great demo and shows more passion than some previous paintings, Why is it we cannot just stop when we have the gesture of things? ie that wall! Thanks for the video. I want to watch the master copy utube when it is available. Thanks for all you do to encourage and teach us.
Yes, I also would like to see the master copy RUclips. Thank you.
Hi Helen, it really takes a lot of attention to stop yourself from being fussy. I deal with it all the time. Delighted you liked the video. I plan on doing the master copy. All the very best.
Hi Ian. Pushing our comfort zones is a great way to expand our horizons. Thanks for exposing us to this BOLD master. Your explanations enable us to appreciate his work even more.
Thank you Krishnan. Delighted you enjoyed the video. All the best.
Hi Ian! How did you know? Whenever I struggle at something in my artistic practice, Ian sends another applicable instructional video to addresses my concerns or questions, like he knows what I am thinking. Bravo for keeping current with your instruction and good advice! Being bold is my new objective! Thank you!
Good luck with it Bridgette. All the best.
Yes, please do the master copy of Zahkarov. Loved the results of your bolder style. It’s comforting to see that as a master artist you sometimes ‘muddle’ with parts of a painting. You are a wonderful , inspiring teacher and I have learned so much from you. Thank you.
Thank you Nick and Mairead. Glad you found this video helpful. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Very successful painting 🎨🖼 Thanks for doing this!
Thank you. I appreciate it Marie.
Yes, would love to see your master copy. I’ve done this myself a few times and it is so educational!
Thank you Lindsay. I'll definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. It is a very educational tool. All the best.
Fedor Zakharov is not a russian painter, he is from Ukraine. :)
Слава Україні!
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Yes please - I would love to watch this unfold. Thank you Ian!
Thank you Beverly. Will do!
I would love to see the master copy demo. Really enjoyed watching you paint this.
Thank you Betty. I'll definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Love the bold brush marks and would like to see a demo of the Zakharov copy.
Thank you. Glad you liked it. I'll definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Si sono interessata a vedere il video di cui parla e la ringrazio per le demo interessanti che ci permette di vedere
Thank you Clara. I will do the master copy for the next video. Thanks for watching.
Thankyou for this wonderful video. Loved watching you paint while pushing your comfort zone. I also appreciated being able to watch the part where you reworked the wall. Reworking is something I do much too often. And like you, when I go back to look at a photo of how it looked before reworking I usually like the first version better.
Thank you for sharing all of it with us. I would definitely like to watch you copying his painting in a future video.
Thank you Laurel. Glad you found the wall part helpful. I thought it was relatable to include. I'll definitely do the master copy. All the best.
as always - instructive, spectacular and enjoyable) and really helpful for my exercises
Thanks))
Thanks so much for the kind comment
Yes! Love where you’re going with this approach. I’m a chronic perfectionist and always trying to get to this style of painting.
Yes, please share a video of you doing a master copy of Zakharov's painting! Thank you!
"Chronic perfectionist?" Ha-ha-ha! Well said!
Hi Doug, it really takes a lot of attention to stop yourself from being fussy. I deal with it all the time. Thank you for watching.
Will do Theresa. Thank you.
Thank you - this is very much my interest. I have copied several Russian style contemporary artists and have learnt a great deal as well as (mostly) liking the results. Again a BIG thank you!
From Truth or Consequences NM
Hi Susan. Thank you for letting me know. I'll be doing the master copy for the next video. All the best.
Love the sky the best. Bold, confident and alive. Please do the demo master painting. Thank You
Thank you Bob. I plan on it. All the best.
I like the result! I laughed when you fiddled with the wall. It is probably the worst of my painting faults, not knowing when to quit. thanks Wayne
Thank you Wayne. I thought it was relatable. All the best
To be honest, despite all the efforts, Ian's style is clearly seen.
Hi Adrian, I wasn't trying to hide the way I paint, just paint the way I paint more boldly. So it'll still look like mine. All the best.
It’s really rejuvenated your work! Great exercise man and very successful!
Thanks so much Ethan. Glad you think so.
Yes I’m looking forward to seeing more of this style because I am fast when I paint and hate to fiddle 😜
Sounds like a great match. Thank you Heather. I plan on it.
Yes, please show us your master copy of the Zakharov painting!
I plan on it. Thank you Susan.
Thank you so much for this video. I found it to be extremely helpful, especially where you found yourself overworking the wall - something I struggle with in my own work. I would love to see a video of you doing the master copy. Since college I’ve found great value in copying the work of artists who I admire and aspire to emulate in some way, whether it be brushwork or composition, or some combination of the two.
It really takes a lot of attention to stop yourself from being fussy. I deal with it all the time. I am glad you liked the video. Agreed that doing a master copy is a great educational tool.
I would love to see the painting you did of the Zacharov piece.
Thank you Patrick. I'll definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Hi Ian I bought all your videos and you love your teaching style. I definitely love that kind of painting !this is really talking to me. Thank you for sharing. All the best. Boris
Thanks so much Boris. Glad you are finding it helpful. Best wishes.
Would love to see the master copy.
I plan on it. Thank you for watching
turned out really good. I've seen a few works that are done in this 'bold' style.
I have no background in art other than painting back in grade school, until I was zoning out to Bob Ross this past April (have seen his shows since the beginning). I thought, kids are grown and on their own, I have disposable income finally, what the hell, I'll try painting.
I did quickly learn that I have a LOT to learn. But I've been improving and have tried a few things outside of what I've seen in landscapes.
Might just try this method/style and see what happens. Hell, I may like the results!
thanks for the video!
Hello, Ian!
I've been binging a lot of your videos recently and I've got a question - that is, What do you do with your leftover paint on the palette once you're done painting? I primarily work in acrylics, and it's such a shame when I've done things like mixed too much of a colour and have to watch it go down the drain or into the garbage. I know you're using oils... But, is there a way you preserve them? I'm interested to hear your response.
Thank you!
Idk. It looks the same as your other paintings. I can't see the brushstrokes. Maybe you could try it again with a simpler subject. 😅😅 did you feel you pushed your own boundaries?
What if your idol is Vermeer😂
Actually russian oil colors can influence a lot on your manner. These colors are really bold! “Nevskaya palitra”-trade mark. Very different from winsor or rembrandt
Really glad to see you muddle as well, Ian, haha. Thank you! Question: Could you have cropped the photo on the left and including more landscape on the right, so the center and figure move to the left a bit? Just a thought. Maybe the landscape in the right was not of interest to you as much as the wall. In any case, thank you, much appreciated as always.
Your text says the artist is Fyodor Zhakarov and later you say it is Fedor Zhakarov. There IS a Fyodor Zhakarov and I was wondering why his style was so different. Anyone else looking him up, note that it is Fedor. Thank you Ian for showing us this amazing artist.
Tom Roberts was a teacher of mine at the Ontario College of Art, early 1960s.
He's no relation to me but I certainly knew his paintings. I didn't realize he'd taught there. I went to OCA too.
@@IanRobertsMasteringComposition Thank you for all three replies. You're a terrific teacher; I never miss your postings which are always informative and illuminative on any aspect of painting you tackle; in fact I prefer your postings to any available online.
@@filliere4576 Thank you for that. That makes me very happy to hear.
Yes please. I'm so pleased I found you. Just watching you for these few videos illustrates so much. The steps you choose to discuss reinforce the whole. It now looks like a repeatable process. Thank you
I like the final painting. I agree about the wall, though. I think the wall looks great, however the bigger strokes of different colors definitely fit better.
Why do you not like to put a figure at the center of focus?
How do you decide what colors to use for your shadows? Why use blue for the shadow of the wall instead of purple?
Excellent demonstration of what you painted where and the color choices again; greens have many shades. Question: why not add the arch in the wall or would that have competed with the big building?
Yes Ian please do show us your copy of Zakharov
I plan on it John. Thank you for watching
Very impressive and striking. As a Russian Canadian I am very interested. I would like to know more about Feodor. I have been in many museums and expositions in Russia and never heard this name. Please give us more info and lessons.
The original rendition of the wall was indeed very nice… we all make the mistake of overworking…. Working in watercolor mingle be a good exercise in keeping things simple…
Yes, I would love to see your master copy of the Zakharov painting!
Firstly, Congratulations on taking on the challenge of painting in a different style on line! I really liked the results.
I would love to see you take on the artist’s painting.
yes, would like to see your copy of Zakarov
Thank you Carol. Will do
شكرا جزيلا فديوهاتك رائعة ومفيدة وأنا أحب هذا النوع من الرسم زاخاروف ورسمت لوحتين وبدت جميلة نوعا ما 😊
Thanks so much. Glad you liked the video
Thank you for this most valuable lesson and I would love to see you paint the master copy. Beautiful painting you did here- so inspiring!
Thank you Maryann. Glad you liked this painting. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Если вы хотите работать большой кистью, тогда посмотрите работы Бато Дугаржапова и Вячеслава Короленкова, Иветта Лохматова это живописцы нашего времени, а картины еще интереснее.
I love this one and look forward to seeing more in the bold style of the Russian painter.
Thanks so much Sue. I am glad you like the idea.
I paint with pastels so yes, I would love to see how you went about that painting!!
Mmmmm ... great idea! I have a nice box of Sennelier's that have been pining for a project. I think you're spot on about pastels lending themselves beautifully to that particular artist's style~
Thank you Christina. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
I liked the first version of the wall better. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks for watching Evelyn. You're very welcome
As usual delightful and I love the freeing oneself from items like the wall😊
Thanks so much Anke. Glad you enjoyed the video
This was really refreshing. What type of brushes are you using? They look so soft!
Your videos open windows on how images work; and, especially this one, how images are created. They help me enjoy what previously I had only appreciated. Thanks!
Thank you Brian. I am very happy to hear that. You're welcome
Love how you pushed that painting! I’d love to see you paint the master exercise.
Thank you Sharon. Glad you like the idea. Will do.
The master copy video was exciting to watch. The way you broke down your experience whilst painting it was very insightful, as are all your videos. Its your insight thats of the most value for myself. Your bold had a fresh feeling to it, a crispness. Thankyou again 🙏👏
I'm glad you found it helpful
It's always Enjoyable to watch your videos!!
all the informations are always very useful!
I like that an expert like you continuing to explore and learn
I really learn a LOT from your channel!
Thank you!!
Thanks so much Limona. Very nice of you to say.
Ian Roberts: SOOO INTERESTING & VALUABLE video! PLEASE DO a master copy video (OR MORE THAN ONE)!
Thank you Andrzej. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Thank you for your awesome posts!
Yes, please, would love see the Zakharov master copy....
Thank you in advance!!!!
Thank you for letting me know Colette. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video
Big brush to avoid being fussy. Put down and leave it. Simplify to shadow and light. These are the core lessons I NEED TO ADOPT. Thanx
Good main points Patty!
This inspiring video got me thinking. Maybe October should be declared as Painters' "Big Bold October". It's a time of dramatic landscape change in both the northern and southern hemispheres. This is our opportunity to be bold and bust through our comfort zones. I'll take some of these lessons with me this summer on my 5,000 km tenting and "FootstepsEast" plein air painting trek through eastern Canada. Ian Roberts ROCKS!
Sounds like a fantastic hike; Good luck. I hope you have a deeply engaging time. all the best.
Yes, please. Show us your Zakharov copy process. I learned so much from this video about bold strokes, putting them down, leaving them, and color mixing.Thank you very much Ian.
Thank you for letting me know Susan. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video
Yes, please! Would love to see the Zakharov copy.Thank you, Debbie Mac from Alberta, Canada
Thank you Debbie. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I would love to see you do the Master Copy of the Zakharov painting! Thank you so much for all you do for all of us…. God bless you and Anne! 👩🎨👏👏👏
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Yes, please, to the Zakhartov master copy video! Can't wait! And thank you so much for this video! Now I know what I'm going to do today! ;-) Thank you for sharing even the muddling part, because it will help me not to despair so much when I fall into muddling. Don't know why it's so hard to leave it alone sometimes! Happy painting!
Hi Kathy. I'll be doing the master copy for the next video. It really takes a lot of attention to stop yourself from being fussy. I deal with it all the time. Happy painting!
magnificent continuity of light and vivid color contrasts
thank you
Yes, please do that second painting you showed us of זכרוב. (Why do you term it "master copy paintings"?) Thank you.
Thanks Chaya. I will definitely do the Zakharov master copy for the next video
I am very interested to see your painting, please show your process.
❤ LOVE to see Master Ian do Zakharov ! Yes Please. You are such an inspiration ! Thank You for showing stepping out of comfort zone !!!!
Thanks so much Bettie. Delighted you enjoyed this
Magnificent landscape. Looking forward to next month to see that great Fyodor Zakharov master copy. Grateful for your videos always.
I am glad you're excited for it. Thank you for watching
I would love to have a video of your lesson "Pushing Against Your {artistic} Comfort Zone. In Pastel. Enjoyed your video today with the same title. Thank you, Carole.
I don't do pastel Carole, so I'm sure how useful my video on that topic would be. All the best
Oh I would LOVE to see you paint that master copy! I was a fan of Zakharov before discovering you, and of course I am a fan of your painting and compositional style as well, and it was a delight to see you discuss him! Looking forward to that! I also struggle with painting "too tidy". Another painter using bold confident brush work and beautiful loose painterly style is Jose Trujillo.
Thank you for the recommendation for Jose Trujillo. I'll have to look at his work. Thank you for watching Suzanne. Glad you liked the video.
The foreground almost falls down the mountain/ hillside in his painting - I love that. How would you like painting 1 of your drawings - big, with a big flat brush and right handed? Maybe put a fan on you (medium speed) and stretch your arms and body above your head and outward between painting shapes? Maybe marry the marigolds and a country road! Thank you for keeping me so inspired in this crazy world ❤! Here’s to lemonade!
You're very welcome Gail. I am delighted you liked the video. Thank you.
Hello from one of your Mastering Composition students. Lovely video, as always.
The master copy exercise was immensely fun and informative. It is helpful to see that even wonderful professional artists, such as yourself, sometimes hit a wall. For what it's worth, I liked all versions of your stone wall, though I see what you mean about not matching the original artist's wild brushwork.
Also, I received your MC book for Mother's Day - it's even better than I imagined!
Thank you, Ian.
Ann
HI Ann, glad you liked the video. And the book! All the very best and see you on the next call.
Zakharov created his works mostly in Crimea, and in Chernihiv region of Ukraine, he's honoured Ukrainian artist, was awarded the Shevchenko National Prize in 1987, the highest Ukrainian award for art and literature. Let's hope Crimea will be soon unoccupied, so you will have a chance to visit the places from his artworks)
Well I have been told a few times in comments here he is Ukrainian. I will be sure to mention that next month. Based on what I've seen the Crimea seems to be really beautiful.
This isn’t the point of todays video, but watching you work always reminds me how brilliant colors are made by the very neutral neutrals that support them!! It always strikes me how much of the process is neutrals when your final results always end up feeling colorful.
Thank you. That is kind of you to say. Painting really is like juggling - have to focus on a lot of things at once. Color in composition is one of them.
I'm still a great fan of Goodridge Roberts; Ontario landscape painter of mid-20th century Canadian art and should be much better known than he is -- wonderful textures and brushwork.
I definitely know his painting. Grew up with it really. No relation to me. They made a monograph of his work I remember. Cover had a beautiful still life that wasn't what I thought of him for at all.
I'm the queen of overworking. I'm not particularly drawn to Zakharov's work but this might be a good exercise to break myself of it anyway.
I'm not sure I would want to paint like Zakharov either. But something about it really attracts me and I think I can learn from it.
Yes- do it! Did you feel excited while being out of your comfort zone.
I've also been pushing myself- to try different approaches and techniques...it's fun!
Thank you. I am glad you're enjoying the videos
I'm looking forward to seeing the Zacharov painting copied. Thank you for wonderful lessons!
Ann
You're so welcome Ann. I plan on doing it for the next video
I would like to see how you paint the image by Zakharov. Similarly, if you can demonstrate how you would approach well-known paintings by world-class artists, that would be very good, and I would love to see them. Amarasiri de Silva
Great. Thank you for letting me know Amarasiri. I plan on it.
Really enjoyed this one. Have you watched Richard Musgrave Evans on RUclips. Using a pallet knife means he automatically gets that looser look.
I have seen it. Those big palette knives.
Thank you for introducing me to Fedor Zakharov. Perfect example of Russian impressionism.
I would be interested to see your copy and I would love to hear what you think during the process!
Thank you Tatyana. Glad you think so. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Love your channel. Since watching you, my paintings have become much better. I draw digitally but the concept is the same. Yes, i would like to see your take on the bold painting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank you for letting me know Marie. That makes me very happy. Yes, the concepts are the same. All the best
I copied George Seurat’s Sunday in the Park in college. It showed my I didn’t have enough patience for pointillism! 😂 I would love to see your work.
That definitely requires patience. Still a great learning experience. Thank you for watching Barb
I loved the painting so please dont be offended... I think you over mixed the paaint (on the pallet) . I am certainly going to try it. What I found amusing was that I could see your techneque still so I think yaw was still working in your confort zone!!! dont take me seriously Just how I obzerved!!!! In my opinion sorry. I do like your work and vids and wish i could do whatcha do!!
I agree with you. I could only step out of my arena of how I paint so far. So I'm not offended. Best wishes.
That was fantastic! So much fun! Seems everyone is looking to Russian Impressionists now. I am too. I have wanted to be looser. I no longer want to paint things, I want to paint color and light. I would love to see your master painting of Fedor Zakharov. I am still struggling with underpaintings. This video was instructive and freeing. Thanks, Andréa
Thank you Andréa. Delighted you found it helpful and informative.
Ian, I loved this demo video AND your finished painting. Please do a master copy video. I love Russian painters too. Thanks for your generous teaching gifts.
Thank you Artimis. I am delighted you liked the video. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video. All the best.
Yes DO IT!!! BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL,,, and it frees the mind to see bold strokes.!
Thanks so much Shirley. Being more bold was fun.
Ian, I always enjoy your talent providing clear, relaxed, instruction. I will be sure to look for your demo copying of the Zakharov. Thank you.
Thanks so much Janet. I will do the master copy
Enjoyed this video very much. Came across Zakharov's paintings fairly recently and found them very interesting. Timkov as well, after watching one of your videos where you mentioned him and showed some of his paintings. Can't seem to find any books with Timkovs paintings either.
Hi William, I've checked and all the ones I have at least, 2 Zakharov and 2 Timkov, are all out of print. Not sure how to get hold of them. Not even used copies on Amazon.
Very helpful, Ian, seeing you push your comfort zone. It’s interesting that it was most obvious to me when you painted the sky at the very outset. It was quite different from any we’ve seen you paint before. I don’t know if you were forcing your boldness but it was bold. Then you next painted the tree and vegetation and it seemed your colors and strokes were more carefully considered. Not that it’s disappointing, just different. The painting is beautiful but my favorite parts are the sky and the just slightly tamer walkway with its pinks and golds. I remember reading about the idea of looking and painting with a “fresh, naive eye” - delete “foliage” from your mind and just see a color and shape and quickly throw it down before you can think about it. Ha! Anyway, this was fun and helpful as always. Thank you!
I am thinking to try it again and just keep up that boldness in the sky throughout the painting. If I do I'll show it. All the best.
Your "bolder" painting à la Zakharov was fascinating. I would love to see more! I would so love to be looser and much less detail-oriented in my painting! Thank you!!
Thank you for letting me know Mike. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video
Thanks a lot for this video! And yes I'd like the master copy...Do you have any video explaining in details mixing colors? It seems to me that you need to know a lot about mixing colors to paint like this master...Am I right? Thanks for your explanations!
Color is a big topic to do in a short video. I have some youtube videos like How to paint green. and how to paint sunlight. Those will both be helpful. Good luck and best wishes
Greetings Ian, thank you so much for all of your informative videos and your amazing paintings! You are a great teacher! I have a question regarding that wall that as you said struggled.
Can you make a video on how to "confront" chaotic patterns i.e as your brick wall? I really do struggle with things like that, and as in your video, I keep over painting them, erasing them, painting them again etc. My problem arises when there is intense texture on that subject and painting with bold brushstokes does not work. Thank you for your excellent videos and artistry again!
I think when you say a pattern is chaotic you need to slow down and figure out how you can represent it more simply, Imply it. Or as you say you just keep making marks hoping something might work. There are lines of stones in that wall. They are laid down one on top of another. There is a pattern. Not an even one. But horizontals that sort of hold it together. I think you need to look at what you are painting in a situation like that and find a pattern that will carry the illusion. Or else half way in you'll find yourself lost and in chaos yourself. Hope that helps.
Wow! Just lovely! I agree that I loved the bolder, rougher, chunkier look of the first wall although the second wall is beautiful. Yup, bring on that master copy, I'll put the coffee on!
Thanks Andrea. I will definitely do the Zakharov copy for the next video
Like everyone else, I want to see you do the copy, please! Two other comments: I am so glad you included the part of "muddling" things that are finished to detrimental affect. I'm sure guilty of that! And, those Russians, including many contemporary painters today, are so direct and bold in their paintings. I am in awe! thanks!
Glad you liked the video Don. So many bold direct Russian painters. All the best.