Your words here were almost vindicating for me bc I've often been concerned about what meaning any abstract painting I do is supposed to have, according to viewers of it. And sometimes I don't know what the meaning is! lol I haven't done any abstract for a while now but watching you inspires me to get back into it. Thank you.

I really enjoyed listening to and watching you. You have a very endearing quality as well as very useful information to offer. I look forward to watching the next one. I have one question - how do you decide on a composition for your paintings? The floral painting in this video for instance, did you know how you wanted it to look? Do you use any kind of resource pictures or photos? Just curious.

Hi, love your videos. Could you do your style of paintings with oils or would the drying times etc hinder you?

I absolutely LOVE your work and your philosophy--very helpful. It's so fun to meet you and I'm excited to meet myself in my art. Thank you.

Your paintings are beautiful! I am a new subscriber because your words inspired my own thinking. In most professions - accounting, medicine, law, etc., students repeat the works of older and more experienced, even interning with them for several years, replicating exactly what has been done. Innovation too early is also dangerous as it can bring costly mistakes. Repeating is not considered copying. Unfortunately, that is not so in arts making it difficult for new comers. Originality is overrated in my opinion. I think that the professional art fraternity should encourage more replications of the tried and tested ways, while encouraging students of art to make a living while they learn and before they can go off on their own. What is your opinion?

Wonderful

Thank you thank you thank you. You make me laugh❤

Great idea stacking the tiny bowls of paint and then placing a plastic container over them, but how long will that keep the paint moist??

Do you add a little water to your little paint bowls, or is it just pure paint? Also, do you varnish your finished paintings? Love that NEST painting!

Very well spoken

Love this video! So inspiring and it really makes me want to keep going with my work process. Can´t wait to see the next video! Love your artwork too!

I’ve been feeling really stuck and unable to paint for nearly 3 months now, so it’s been wonderful to watch and hear you sharing your process; thank you ☺️

Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!

LOVE it, Beautiful!!

So do you ever paint with oils? I love painting with oils.

Absolutely love your ideas and how to get inspired! Oh, by the way, you are showing cm's in ft.; 80 cm = 31 in (inches, not ft); 31 ft = 944.88 cm. LOVE your video's, will be following you! hugs from Tennessee, USA!

Your videos are so inspiring and full of education! I love them! Can´t wait to see the next video! Love your paintings too!!

Painting everyday builds muscle memory and you will no longer think about how obtain a particular skill. When I try to copy someone else’s work, I fail to make it look like a copy. Reason: my style is not their style so it looks like MY copy of their work. But it helps me to learn technique while I discover my original artistic voice.

I have found that when I reach a point where I am not happy with the painting, it was because it was not going towards the ending vision I had in mind. But, I continued and the finished piece was so much better than my vision.

Nice ! ❤ thank you for sharing your art

Thank you for your great words! It was exactly what I need actually!

Thank you for your great content and phylosophical pearls of wisdom- merry Christmas !🎄

I’d be interested to hear what you have to say about why we paint. I often paint to master a style but I wonder about the sincerity of my approach. It’s like all the books I have bought and not read, I have them because they are what I should read, that literary or historical reputation compels me, but I don’t read because they don’t hold my attention. I’d find a simple story would be more my taste. The same holds with painting, what should drive or attract me to paint- do I do it out of ambition of a desire to meet the expectations of the art world? How do I simplify my drive? These things concern me at the moment.

80x100, 40x 50, 50 x100. I do landscapes in oil. I like the CinemaScope look as it is interesting for detail. Lately I’ve taken to smaller format as it is quicker and easier. I might use a square format on a portrait but not a landscape

Love your candour. We can be so polite looking at people’s art, reluctant to say what we think, but your reception of your critic was honest, productive and refreshing!

Thank you for your energy, experience and humour! Great video!👍👍👍

I really liked the video. I'm learning to draw and I'm learning English. The first time I watched it I understood half the meaning. Then I watched it with subtitles and understood everything)). I'm 46. This is so interesting.👍

I'm curious why you prefer windows on the north side of the room? Is it because it's a diffused light rather than direct?

Love your 😊paintings the colours and the style

In a world of gibberish, love this real straight talk!👏

The Republicans have decided that the only way to protect Liz Cheney from jail time under Trump is by saying that they agree with the tippy hippy from the big apple. This way they know Biden will get the message loud and clear that Liz needs a pardon like a bird needs wings.

Thank you for sharing this message 🙏 😊

Thank you sir, you are a wonderful inspiration. Merry Christmas to you and your family Henry.

What if you lack independent imagination & creativity? I’m just a drone in society.

I've been painting and drawing since age 5. I'm 72 . So far I have encountered nothing but rejection.

I hardly comment on videos. But your practical insights inspire me more.

This is really a wonderful video, thank you, im 63 worked all my life at jobs to provide for family, now im living my dream to make art, but i was rushing,, time is the message im taking from this , slow down and give my dream time to grow, time to gain skill, time to give my painting its story to develop. You are kind to share this message thank you so much..

What a wonderful lesson! Thank you so much❤

The old guy is inspiring this old guy (me) to become a better painter. For the fifth element, I would say "imagination."

Thank you for another video and sharing your insights and experiences. Another beautiful painting as icing on top ❤️ Merry Christmas

Ich male nicht um Bilder zu verkaufen .

“Henry. This is real boring” 😂 - thank you for this video. The message was heard loud and clear for me!!!! Back to the brushes.

Thank you I needed to hear this.

Encouraging and freeing.

Just what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. Thank you, sir!

All excellent advice, as always - thank you so much! 🙏⭐️

Thank you for sharing you wisdom with us all. 😊

How do I change a oil textured painting. And where di found your web site.

Thank you

“I ended up only selling 5…” That’s not that bad “….postcards.” 😬