How to Paint Expressive, Abstract, Watercolors

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @karenirving7088
    @karenirving7088 8 месяцев назад +14

    I’ve been struggling a bit with landscapes lately. This gives me inspiration for a looser more abstract style

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      Yes! It’s a great way to sneak up on them lol. Thanks for watching!

  • @theresamoore7021
    @theresamoore7021 7 месяцев назад +5

    It’s a great way to start when you’re stuck. I love abstract.

  • @SusanWilliams-g7r
    @SusanWilliams-g7r 3 дня назад +1

    Hi Linda! I can’t believe I missed this video but glad I found it.

  • @debrahorn1938
    @debrahorn1938 Месяц назад +1

    Love that first piece! Also, sending a prayer for your mom. I'm so sorry for her struggle.

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 6 месяцев назад +6

    My maternal Papa had Parkinson’s disease, and we have had several loved ones with Alzheimer’s in my family. Both diseases are ruthless- hard on victims and caregivers alike. So, my deepest sympathy and sincerest prayers for you, your mom and family.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. My mom passed a month ago. Sorry for your losses too.

    • @k8marlowe
      @k8marlowe 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@BeginnersMind-ArtMind So sorry.

    • @wildjane2010
      @wildjane2010 4 месяца назад +1

      @@BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      May her precious soul rest in love.
      Lost my mom 20 yrs ago to dementia from a stroke. It was almost 10 very very hard years.
      Peace be with you

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your story with me. Sending you love

  • @phyllisbruce213
    @phyllisbruce213 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love love love watching you play! I’ve not yet put brush to paint and I think I will be super happy playing first!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  7 месяцев назад

      I agree 100%. Play is so super important. Have fun with it and don’t worry about results.

  • @marjf7929
    @marjf7929 8 месяцев назад +6

    I love the white area (about minute 32). This makes me think of mine and my husband's many journeys through old cemeteries..
    I'm weird that way. I love going through an old cemetery visiting graves of people l don't know, discussing what their lives might have been like.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. My husband and I love to do that too! So if that makes you weird, I am weird too lol 😆 💕

  • @kathytincler2446
    @kathytincler2446 7 месяцев назад +5

    Those ARE wonderful and I AM going to play and learn today. I didn't know that a painting that really looked more like a discernable picture but actually not was considered abstract.....that tree one is mind blowing awesome!! Thanks much for sharing this.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. Have fun playing! 🎨🖌️

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love the abstracts

  • @juney1592
    @juney1592 Месяц назад +1

    I'm just starting out with painting and really want to attempt abstract but though I have done some playing, wasn't sure that watercolour would be ideal medium for it. You have shown me that it can indeed, I absolutely love your abstract landscape and how it developed. I also love your very human approach, thoughts for your Mother.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  Месяц назад +1

      I’m so glad that you found the video inspiring! Keep playing around with it and you will get more and more comfortable. My Mom passed away in May.

    • @juney1592
      @juney1592 Месяц назад +1

      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind I'm so sorry your Mom has passed, I know how that feels so I hope you're doing ok. Healing thoughts for you.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  Месяц назад

      Thank you!

  • @melissaamyx2196
    @melissaamyx2196 8 месяцев назад +2

    I'm only half way through and having so much fun! I absolutely love when you experiment and push things to their limits!

  • @madelynsmith8281
    @madelynsmith8281 8 месяцев назад +3

    Another great video Linda! I enjoyed the abstract watercolor paintings. Prayers for your Mom. ❤ Also prayers for my sister. Found out Tuesday she does have lung cancer. Never smoked a day in her life. We will find out the stage in over a week or so. Pet scan Thursday. Results back on May 20. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Continued prayers for all of you! My Mom is in the hospital. She fell and broke her pelvis in 2 places.

    • @madelynsmith8281
      @madelynsmith8281 8 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry to hear that Linda. Praying she gets to feeling better real soon. Prayers to you also.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you, but she has progressive Parkinson’s and dementia on top of her broken pelvis. It is likely that she will have to go into a rehabilitation facility.

  • @mousepudding
    @mousepudding 8 месяцев назад +1

    Even just "playing around" you created some amazing pieces. Speaks to your incredible talent. And the squeaky chair keeps it real! I'm a newbie to your channel, but I really appreciate the authenticity and honesty you share.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Welcome to my channel, happy to have you here. Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment, you may my day! 💕

  • @AndreaFriedell1
    @AndreaFriedell1 5 месяцев назад +5

    I accidentally ran across your video and it inspired me because I work like this and now I feel as though I have permission! Who knows? I may even make a video!

  • @graceartsgifts
    @graceartsgifts 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love your experimental style and spirit! Beautiful ❤😊 God Bless

  • @Horse-Momma
    @Horse-Momma 8 месяцев назад +3

    I'm back from my other device so I can like this video twice! Time to go play now with watercolors! Also, much love and many prayers for your mum... I feel for her being scared, I watched my mom go through the same thing. It's hard to be the strong one for them when they need us so much to be their rock to lean on. I can't tell you how many tears I cried in private through our journey together until the end. Hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Our parents deserve so much more than we can give them, but our love is enough...

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much Melissa. My Mom is in the hospital. She fell and broke her pelvis in 3 or 4 places. 😭💔

  • @electropunkzero
    @electropunkzero 2 месяца назад +1

    Heck yeah. Inspiring.

  • @alineroberts
    @alineroberts 8 месяцев назад +2

    It looks like a little haunted woods. 💕 The first blue one looks like chairs placed around a like a patio set. Lovely!

  • @EnjoyPositiveLiving
    @EnjoyPositiveLiving 3 месяца назад +1

    The final piece that looks like a wooded fall thicket is my favorite! The bubble to the far left looks like a head. Maybe someone sitting down. Hallow maybe ghostly or an imprint of energy from someone there in the past. Anyway, I love love love this piece!!!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, thanks for letting me know! 💜🎨🖌️

  • @jeanetteanderson3912
    @jeanetteanderson3912 6 месяцев назад +1

    So beautiful I can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing all your hard work and help ❤️🙏🇨🇦

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for letting me know that you enjoyed it! 🙏💕🎨🖌️

  • @missdeesaccount
    @missdeesaccount 8 месяцев назад +6

    I'm sorry to hear about your Mom Linda 🎉❤ Disease is so tough. I'm praying for her. Love ❤️ say hi to Don❤🎉

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 8 месяцев назад +4

    It’s seems like a lot of fun painting these abstracts. It might actually be a good way to try out new paints, rather than - or in addition to - normal swatching.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      It really is! I think you get a much better feel for the paints than you do with just regular swatch.

  • @janetgoodwin9113
    @janetgoodwin9113 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video in real time. Love the wood scene. Prayers for you and your Mom.🙏🙏🙏 😻

  • @RozWilloughby
    @RozWilloughby 7 месяцев назад +2

    awesome demos...love the forest

  • @LauraPuzo
    @LauraPuzo 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love it

  • @theresamoore7021
    @theresamoore7021 7 месяцев назад +1

    I like the scraped paper that your cleaning off card on

  • @LucysArtNSoul
    @LucysArtNSoul 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love this ❤ as usual!

  • @Stormy-14-
    @Stormy-14- 8 месяцев назад +3

    Another wonderful video, thank you 👍👍❤️❤️

  • @theresamoore7021
    @theresamoore7021 7 месяцев назад +1

    That is beautiful

  • @susancook1617
    @susancook1617 8 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely 😊

  • @CAT-Anne
    @CAT-Anne 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the woodland picture. Prayers for your mom~

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you! She is in the hospital. She fell yesterday and broke her pelvis in two places 😥🙏 💕

    • @CAT-Anne
      @CAT-Anne 8 месяцев назад +1

      Mega prayers and hugs. Jesus Name for ❤ and healing comfort!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      @cat-annechats5362 Thanks so much 💕🙌

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is so good, what a wonderful video ☺☺

  • @debrahorn1938
    @debrahorn1938 Месяц назад +1

    My condolences. My mom, as well. No matter our age, life changes without our mom.

  • @jeanetteanderson3912
    @jeanetteanderson3912 6 месяцев назад +2

    Praying for you and your mom ❤️🙏🇨🇦it’s so hard for both of you God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you. I lost my mom unexpectedly a few days after I made this video.

  • @tanyatalkstoomuch
    @tanyatalkstoomuch Месяц назад +1

    6:00 OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU JUST SAID THAT LOL I WAS JUST WATCHING THINKING I SHOULD LEAVE A COMMENT SAYING SHE SOUNDS LIKE SHE WOULD BE GOOD AT CALLING A BINGO NUMBERS!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jackiblair7932
    @jackiblair7932 3 месяца назад +2

    What do you mean by binder separation?

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад +1

      When the binder separates from the pigment and comes out of the tube as a clearish amber fluid before the pigment comes out.

  • @discohandgliding
    @discohandgliding 8 месяцев назад +1

    I was just thinking about you earlier (I watch YT during breakfast) because I haven’t seen you lately. So happy for a new vid❤️

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! I publish my videos every Friday. Are you subscribed and still not seeing them? Thanks! 💕

    • @discohandgliding
      @discohandgliding 8 месяцев назад +1

      The YB algorithm is not making my vid deliveries then!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      That’s a bummer! Thanks for sharing that information with me.

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 8 месяцев назад +3

    💗 to your mum!

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m so bad, I bought so much watercolor and it sits more than being used. My last purchase was the Schmincke Tundra set and those tubes haven’t been opened! I’ve been so busy painting with acrylic that my watercolor sits…thanks for inspiring me to at least swatch my new watercolors!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  6 месяцев назад

      Oooo… I am feeling a bit envious of that Schmincke set! I’m so glad you found the video inspiring, thanks for the feedback 🙏💕

  • @jojazowski1609
    @jojazowski1609 8 месяцев назад +2

    Name of this watercolor set? Did I miss it? Just found your video Linda! Loving it! Thanks. Jo

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes I did go over what brand it was, but you might want to rewatch the part of the video where I explain the difference between the Marie’s and the Marie’s Masters. You definitely don’t want the Marie’s. I also mentioned in the video that the link to these watercolors as well as the 15% coupon code is in the video description below the video. There is an expiration date on the coupon code and I think it expires on either the 15th or the 17th of this month. Thanks for watching!

  • @kelliebach5240
    @kelliebach5240 8 месяцев назад +1

    So happy I found you. Will check out your channel ❤

  • @SusanWilliams-g7r
    @SusanWilliams-g7r 3 дня назад +1

    What brand are these? I love the deep rich pigments!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 дня назад

      Marie’s Masters. I always put the link below the video for the products I’m using in the video so the link to these watercolor is in the video description area below the video. I talk about it in the video, but it’s really important that you don’t confuse these with Marie’s watercolors, which are not good. The Marie’s Masters are the artist quality ones that I show in this video and they are much higher and quality.

  • @jackiblair7932
    @jackiblair7932 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Linda…your videos on working with and thru fatigue have helped me so much. Thank you. I have a question about yellow. Recently I swatched a set of watercolors from Schminke. There are nine colors and one of them is Turner’s yellow which is, in my opinion, stunning. However some of the mixes are disappointing. I recently heard or read somewhere that not all yellows are good for mixing. I wonder if you or your followers would have opinions about this and could recommend yellows that would be more suitable? Thank you.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m so glad that you have enjoyed the videos. Thanks so much for letting me know! I use colors like hansa yellow, azo yellow, cad yellow, lemon yellow, gamboge. Cad yellows can be heavy handed in mixes. It’ll be interesting to see what others have to say because I am not that picky about my pigments and a lot of my color mixing is very intuitive

    • @jackiblair7932
      @jackiblair7932 3 месяца назад +1

      @@BeginnersMind-ArtMind Yellow is not my favorite color- at least in the past it hasn’t been. Recently I’ve been warming up to it. I wonder what that means - metaphysically, spiritually or otherwise. I have gamboge and lemon yellow I think. I’ll dig them out to try. Thanks for your thoughts.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад

      @@jackiblair7932 have fun experimenting around with it!

  • @sherelynwhite4130
    @sherelynwhite4130 8 месяцев назад +1

    Aloha Linda. Just found your You Tube channel. Love everything I've viewed! You are talented and very informative. Also, you have a lovely spirit. I've been binge watching and have a question. Trying to find out your favorite gouche paints in pans. Couldn't find any in your "favorites " in amazon. Thank you in advance!💕💕🌺🙋‍♀️

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos, that makes my day! I have never used a premade dry gouache palette. Instead I make my own dried gouache pans/ palettes using a combination of Senex Gouache, Holbein and M.Graham. I have a couple of videos on my channel showing how I set up my dry gouache palettes and prevent excessive cracking and falling out by using some blending medium from Windsor and Newton. There is always a coupon code for the Art Toolkit palettes that I use and for Senex Gouache below my current videos. I hope that helps!

  • @paintingalways
    @paintingalways Месяц назад +1

    So sorry for your Mom.❤

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  Месяц назад

      Thank you I lost my Mom last May.

    • @paintingalways
      @paintingalways Месяц назад +1

      @ My condolences. I am feeling with you. I lost my father due to Alzheimer’s desease last February.
      I really like your channel!

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  Месяц назад +1

      Sorry for your loss. I’m glad you are enjoying my channel.

  • @phyllisbruce213
    @phyllisbruce213 7 месяцев назад +2

    Newbie wants to know what is binder issue?

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  7 месяцев назад

      When the binder separates from the paint and rises to the top of the tube. When that happens, and you squeeze the tube, the liquid comes out before the thicker pigment.

  • @czieber1454
    @czieber1454 8 месяцев назад +1

    Praying for your mom!🙏🏻

  • @abnormalarts5557
    @abnormalarts5557 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hope you are OK ❤

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so very much for asking! My mom passed away unexpectedly, and my health has been rocky. I’m still posting videos to Patreon but needed to take a short break from RUclips. Thanks again for checking in. 🙏💕

    • @abnormalarts5557
      @abnormalarts5557 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@BeginnersMind-ArtMind my condolences 🙏 😔 sending love and healing vibes❤️❤️

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  7 месяцев назад +1

      @@abnormalarts5557Thank you! 🙏💕

  • @maryannebaker4314
    @maryannebaker4314 7 месяцев назад

    lol. The one with the trees looks like a ghost in the middle with two eyes.

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi 👋🏼. First 😂.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  8 месяцев назад +1

      This is so funny because I must’ve accidentally published at 3 AM instead of 3 PM. 😂😝⏰

    • @awatercolourist
      @awatercolourist 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@BeginnersMind-ArtMind 😂

  • @Mihich7
    @Mihich7 3 месяца назад +1

    Когда рисовать не умеешь, но очень хочется...

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi Mihich, Drawing can be really easy if you just break your subject down into value shapes. Look at your subject and focus first on the biggest shapes and get them down. Then it’s much easier to measure against what you already have down and fill-in the smaller elements of your drawing. A really good book to start with if you want to learn to draw is, “Drawing from the right side of your brain“. I hope this helps. Have a great day!

  • @COCOChatnails
    @COCOChatnails 6 месяцев назад

    BMA 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sartsukissamuori
    @sartsukissamuori 11 дней назад

    Dont spread that paint so much!! It's look like a three years old kid take paints and messed up.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  11 дней назад

      Blessings to you and yours. Keep spreading joy and beauty wherever you go! The expressive arts are so healing for chronic illness and emotional distress.

  • @raymondelf7520
    @raymondelf7520 4 месяца назад +1

    abstract is for people who cannot drew or paint just make a mess

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  4 месяца назад +1

      The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence. -J. Krishnamurti

    • @FriedPi-mc5yt
      @FriedPi-mc5yt 3 месяца назад +1

      LOL!! I’ll bet you couldn’t even make a mess.

    • @lindaratcliffe7667
      @lindaratcliffe7667 3 месяца назад +1

      You should definitely try it! It’s a completely different experience, where you’re led by your imagination with no goal in mind, so you’re just free to explore. It’s fun to see what you come up with!

    • @nikkimartin9763
      @nikkimartin9763 3 месяца назад +1

      Surely, that's just a matter of opinion? Some of us enjoy watching others create their own form of art.

    • @BeginnersMind-ArtMind
      @BeginnersMind-ArtMind  3 месяца назад

      📚🖍️💕