My favorite slice of this treasure trove is “ it is uncomfortable and vulnerable to try new things we’re unsure about. An ingredient to learning and growing is a certain level of discomfort.” Thank you for making this video ❤
Thanks so much Fiona! That's a message I have to constantly remind myself of and it's in some ways the most important thing I want people to understand. Discomfort isn't a sign we are doing something wrong or shouldn't be doing something, it's a sign we're growing. (And a lesson I need constant reminding of myself.)
@@artiststrong, it is "only good art" if it closely represents the original. Not if I have developed an interpretation of the original. In my view, this is a part of the learning process.
@@jdhayes when we know the standard we hold for ourselves its much easier to achieve the goal we have in mind. And if you want to be able to first replicate an image, I think that's great. (That's totally what my standard was/is for myself.) And the good news is you can absolutely achieve this. :)
I just stumbled on your video. And I just got through crying to myself while sitting in my new studio bashing myself. Everything and I mean everything you said it was as if you were talking directly to me. I’ll be checking out your workshops. Thank you.
Yes, this is absolutely where I am currently. I want to move past what I now see as a learning stage, instead of getting stuck converting photos into watercolours.
One joyful activity I learned as a musician is to put on a music app with a random playlist and just play and sing whatever song comes up. Now I don't do that so much because I rather prefer to play in my own key. But the joy of doing all that helped me find the right key, quickly. Funny enough, this activity translates to art. I put on the same music app and just draw from the video or album that comes up within the timespan of the song. This is fun, and I get to try out different things quickly.
Russ thanks for being here and for watching. A lot of people here talk about wanting to loosen up. I have an article about overworking my art (my personal tendency) you might find useful. Here is a link: www.artiststrong.com/how-to-refine-an-artwork/
Absolutely great. Clear, concise, and important. And by the way - the literal basis of my teaching. Identifying oneself as an artist is critical. We create the best and most authentic stories about ourselves. These are the stories that best form us.
Yes. i remember when i start i was able to see trough the face the personality, i couldnt draw perspective....nowadays im able to do anything and im working on dalis piece,...sometimes im fascinated from the colors id mixes but i got no idea for which subject to paint...iam just happy to taste a little bit of flow....untill i came to this video i was looking for doodling inspiration for maybe setting free...ill check out the link... didnt work
I'm stuck at following tutorials online and in books. I would love to make the step to recreating paintings from a reference photo. Eventually I would love to be able to sell some art, but obviously I can't sell my work when it is just copies of others work.
Leonardo da Vinci was a "copyist." He used to trace using a camera obscura.Camera obscura was later developed into modern day film and digital cameras.
@@Sharperthanu1 Definitely! I'm confused because I feel like you're trying to argue something here and I don't disagree with anything you say. Neither does the video.
@@aroseart78 I know I have a style because of the clarity of my artistic vision and how my decisions relate to that vision. I have a video on the 6 qualities of style. Perhaps working through that might help you assess what you do that is uniquely yours!
Haha! I'm psychic ;) No... I've just worked really hard to understand the people I serve best and this is a recurrent problem people have shared with me. I hope this helps!
Coping photo's, can land you with a fine Plagiarism, or worse in court will Ask you with your choice of materials create a likeness of the picture in question, NO photo but from your own head. It has been done . The court gives you one HOUR in front of a JURY. Hefty fine for Plagiarism. Many over even Music had been sued. Advertisement people have been sued for using in their business signs, or logo. Masters in the past did not just copy someone's, style, they also learned to do heads sketches and paintings. Tracing on to paper, or canvas without knowing how, is plagiarism to pass off as your own
You are assuming people are selling the work. I speak to plagiarism and ethical use of image references here: www.artiststrong.com/how-to-copy-other-artists/ and here: www.artiststrong.com/best-practices-drawing-from-photo-reference/
It may be best to explain that, it is ok to learn, from, but a number of Pod Cast actually shown using a copy from a photo, how to make a transfer, and then go over the photo, so it transfers onto their paper, and copy. by looking at the direction of light and shadows However I seen some one IN Bentenvile , Arkansas, using an artist dog sketches, which this person then transfer onto, assuming cut up bed sheet, that was to make flags, showing all different breeds of dogs, for sale . THE poles were crude, wooden pole like for a porch , but thinner. Not sanded. @@anthonyclegg1511
Hi Fritz! Thanks for watching :) Don't worry, this is a place many people, myself included, have been. And it's part of the path/journey to the work you want to make. So. What's one thing you can do this week to help you start moving towards your art goals?
Deviating from image references is part of how you start to develop your unique style. If that wasn't clear or you're looking for more I have a whole video that breaks it down. I define style and the 6 things we can work with to develop it. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/Xti27A9IpV4/видео.html
Terri thanks for watching and for being here. What's one thing you could start doing this week to help you start working toward your goals for your art?
Peggy I appreciate you sharing. As you can see in the comments, you aren't alone! I'm here to help. Tell me: what can you do this week that would help you move towards what you want for your art?
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My favorite slice of this treasure trove is “ it is uncomfortable and vulnerable to try new things we’re unsure about. An ingredient to learning and growing is a certain level of discomfort.”
Thank you for making this video ❤
Thanks so much Fiona! That's a message I have to constantly remind myself of and it's in some ways the most important thing I want people to understand. Discomfort isn't a sign we are doing something wrong or shouldn't be doing something, it's a sign we're growing. (And a lesson I need constant reminding of myself.)
Yes. I struggle getting away from the perfectionist approach.
Thanks for sharing JD. What does your perfectionism demand of your art?
@@artiststrong, it is "only good art" if it closely represents the original. Not if I have developed an interpretation of the original. In my view, this is a part of the learning process.
@@jdhayes when we know the standard we hold for ourselves its much easier to achieve the goal we have in mind. And if you want to be able to first replicate an image, I think that's great. (That's totally what my standard was/is for myself.) And the good news is you can absolutely achieve this. :)
Thank you for your wonderful encouragement. So glad I have found you. Sheila.😊❤
Thank you Sheila! So happy to have you here :)
Yes! This is EXACTLY what have been looking for
Whoop whoop! That's exactly what I love hearing :)
I just stumbled on your video. And I just got through crying to myself while sitting in my new studio bashing myself. Everything and I mean everything you said it was as if you were talking directly to me. I’ll be checking out your workshops. Thank you.
Donna I'm sending you a huge hug. You and this larger world deserves the art you have to share. And I'm here to help.
YES - Thanks. Your approach to creativity in art is also a great philosophy for life itself.
Yes!!! Only now to put it into practice…
Yes, this is absolutely where I am currently. I want to move past what I now see as a learning stage, instead of getting stuck converting photos into watercolours.
Hi Fina! What do you think your next steps need to be to achieve this?
One joyful activity I learned as a musician is to put on a music app with a random playlist and just play and sing whatever song comes up. Now I don't do that so much because I rather prefer to play in my own key. But the joy of doing all that helped me find the right key, quickly. Funny enough, this activity translates to art. I put on the same music app and just draw from the video or album that comes up within the timespan of the song. This is fun, and I get to try out different things quickly.
Love it!!! Thanks for sharing Travis.
I am new to your channel and find it insightful. My problem is I find myself trying to be "Too Tight," and I cheat myself of the joy of art!
Russ thanks for being here and for watching. A lot of people here talk about wanting to loosen up. I have an article about overworking my art (my personal tendency) you might find useful. Here is a link: www.artiststrong.com/how-to-refine-an-artwork/
Absolutely great. Clear, concise, and important. And by the way - the literal basis of my teaching. Identifying oneself as an artist is critical. We create the best and most authentic stories about ourselves. These are the stories that best form us.
Thanks for watching and your contribution here Thomas!
Such words are like water in a desert - So important and necessary. Thanks again @@artiststrong
Wonderful! I have been wrestling with this!
Thanks for watching Robert! What's something you can work on this week that will help you move toward your goals?
Yes. i remember when i start i was able to see trough the face the personality, i couldnt draw perspective....nowadays im able to do anything and im working on dalis piece,...sometimes im fascinated from the colors id mixes but i got no idea for which subject to paint...iam just happy to taste a little bit of flow....untill i came to this video i was looking for doodling inspiration for maybe setting free...ill check out the link...
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Thanks for watching and adding value to this conversation!
🧠Thank You🌿Will share soon🌿
🌿👑🌿GOD BLESS🌿🕊🌿
Thanks for watching!
I'm stuck at following tutorials online and in books. I would love to make the step to recreating paintings from a reference photo. Eventually I would love to be able to sell some art, but obviously I can't sell my work when it is just copies of others work.
Hi Ashley! What do you think is your next step towards realizing this goal?
Absolutely YES!
Hey Beverley! What's ONE thing you could start doing this week to help you move a wee bit closer to what you really want for your art?
Yess thank you.😊
Thanks for watching Greet! What’s one thing you can do to help your art move closer to the vision you have for it?
Very inspiring, thankyou. Maybe it's time called myself an artist!
Yes it is Rachal! 🥳
Your comments are so true
Thanks for watching Joyce! What is something you can take from this video to start using in your art?
Yes!
Hi Lola! Tell me: What's the biggest thing holding you back from making the art you want to make?
Leonardo da Vinci was a "copyist." He used to trace using a camera obscura.Camera obscura was later developed into modern day film and digital cameras.
The grid method was also invented by Renaissance artists. What are you trying to say by sharing this?
@@artiststrong I' trying to say that there are great artists who are "copyists."
@@Sharperthanu1 Definitely! I'm confused because I feel like you're trying to argue something here and I don't disagree with anything you say. Neither does the video.
Yes thankyou
Hi Maria thanks for being here! Whats one thing you can do this week to help you move closer to your artistic goals?
YES
What is one thing you can start working on this week to move closer to your goals?
I am able to compose subjects from multiple reference photos and create a original art. Did I achieve my unique art style?
If you’re asking that question it doesn’t sound like you have a clear vision for your work or it’s message. Is that accurate to say?
@@artiststrong yes that is correct
@@aroseart78 I know I have a style because of the clarity of my artistic vision and how my decisions relate to that vision. I have a video on the 6 qualities of style. Perhaps working through that might help you assess what you do that is uniquely yours!
Here's a link to that video: ruclips.net/video/Xti27A9IpV4/видео.html
@@artiststrong Thank you
Yes
Hi Marvi and Mayan - what is one thing you could start working on this week that would help you feel more confident in your art?
yes
Thanks for watching Donnice! What's one thing you can work on this week that will help you get closer to your art goals?
Yes… how did you know? 😀
Haha! I'm psychic ;) No... I've just worked really hard to understand the people I serve best and this is a recurrent problem people have shared with me. I hope this helps!
More
I'm happy to make more videos about this topic. What specifically do you want more of?
Coping photo's, can land you with a fine Plagiarism, or worse in court will Ask you with your choice of materials create a likeness of the picture in question, NO photo but from your own head. It has been done . The court gives you one HOUR in front of a JURY. Hefty fine for Plagiarism. Many over even Music had been sued. Advertisement people have been sued for using in their business signs, or logo. Masters in the past did not just copy someone's, style, they also learned to do heads sketches and paintings. Tracing on to paper, or canvas without knowing how, is plagiarism to pass off as your own
If you photograph a photo, yes you could get sued. If you paint from a photo, that is OK. Different medium. Utrillo did it a lot, from postcards.
You are assuming people are selling the work. I speak to plagiarism and ethical use of image references here: www.artiststrong.com/how-to-copy-other-artists/ and here: www.artiststrong.com/best-practices-drawing-from-photo-reference/
It may be best to explain that, it is ok to learn, from, but a number of Pod Cast actually shown using a copy from a photo, how to make a transfer, and then go over the photo, so it transfers onto their paper, and copy. by looking at the direction of light and shadows However I seen some one IN Bentenvile , Arkansas, using an artist dog sketches, which this person then transfer onto, assuming cut up bed sheet, that was to make flags, showing all different breeds of dogs, for sale . THE poles were crude, wooden pole like for a porch , but thinner. Not sanded.
@@anthonyclegg1511
Yes, definitely!! 😐
Hi Fritz! Thanks for watching :) Don't worry, this is a place many people, myself included, have been. And it's part of the path/journey to the work you want to make. So. What's one thing you can do this week to help you start moving towards your art goals?
Not yet
Thanks for watching Richard!
Yes 😢
I'm sorry you feel that way Fiona! But we can absolutely do something about it. What is one thing you can do moving forward to help you progress?
"How to create art with a unique style" I missed this part...
Deviating from image references is part of how you start to develop your unique style. If that wasn't clear or you're looking for more I have a whole video that breaks it down. I define style and the 6 things we can work with to develop it. Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/Xti27A9IpV4/видео.html
@@artiststrong Thank you!
@@embracethemystery Sure thing! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Yes!
Hi Sharon! What's one thing you could do this week to help you move closer to your goals?
Yes
What could you do Rafael that might help you start feeling more confident with your art?
Yes!
Thanks for watching Anet! What's one thing you could start doing after watching today's video to help your art?
Yes
Terri thanks for watching and for being here. What's one thing you could start doing this week to help you start working toward your goals for your art?
Yes!
Hanne thanks for watching! What are some ways you think you could mix things up and start to deviate from your image reference?
@@artiststrong well more looseness and Les perfectionism being playful I think
@@hannemarielorenzen3428 what stops you from trying that right now?
@@artiststrong well nothing when it comes to the end of reflecting on that, only thing must be to jump in, focus and forget time and surroundings.
@@hannemarielorenzen3428 I'd love to know how that goes
Yes
Peggy I appreciate you sharing. As you can see in the comments, you aren't alone! I'm here to help. Tell me: what can you do this week that would help you move towards what you want for your art?
Yes
Hi Stephen! What's one thing you can start doing this week to help you move closer to your goals?
Yes
Hey there, what's one thing you can start working on this week that will help you move closer to your goals?
Yes
Debra thanks for watching! What's one thing you could start doing this week to work towards your goals for your art?
@@artiststrong start a series of abstract pieces on canvas. Fearlessly! ❤️🤗
@@debrathain awesome! (Don’t worry if fear does show up; uncertainty is always part of experimentation ❤️)
Yes
Yay Janice! Thanks for being here! What have you learned from this video?
Yes
Jacqui thanks so much for watching! What's one thing you could start applying to your art this week?
Yes