Abstract Painting Demo - Create Depth and Movement with the Assert and Obliterate Techinque

[@revsonyapaterson788]

That Assert and Obliterate technique blew my mind! The visual depth it created in just the second layer was amazing to me. I look forward to knowing whether this becomes the final piece, or whether you develop it further.

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks! 🩷 Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll film it If I decide to do more to it! 👍

[@mindful2me]

I love the simplicity of black and white abstracts. Great video!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you 🩷

[@dianecourtney2724]

Amazing !! Love your painting ✌🏼🌷

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gailzaranek6958]

I cannot wait to try this! And like others, I like what you've done with the painting. I'll watch for your follow-up with this piece because I can't imagine it getting any better.

[@CathyMevik]

I am still thinking about what to do with it myself. ❤

[@janemacomber3837]

This was just what I needed right now! Thanks so much. I love how you stopped and didn't obliterate a second time. I think it was a good decision.

[@CathyMevik]

Thsnks Jane! I agree. Going to let it sit until I am sure. 🩷

[@janemacomber3837]

@@CathyMevik Please start a new one, and do another YT video on it.

[@mariauca]

I really love this painting and found it very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I’d love more videos like this one please ❤

[@CathyMevik]

@@mariauca Thank you! So glad you liked it! 🩷

[@ellenwilliams6406]

This looked so fun. I am thinking this would be great to do in a sketchbook. So many possibilities. Thanks for sharing.

[@CathyMevik]

Totally! It’s a great way to explore! ❤

[@bjk2469]

Exactly! I thought the same thing as you. This looks like so much fun to try in a sketchbook. That would be so relaxing and fun. I'm going to try it.

[@sherrilaurens7252]

Thank you! I want to give this a try!

[@CathyMevik]

Go for it! 💜

[@dorettecarlson8804]

Well done and inspiring. It will be nice to see your next steps and the final piece. Very nice.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed watching. 🩷 I haven't touched it yet, and still not sure if I want to or not. Time will tell!😂

[@dianecharest8365]

That really helps us beginners to see depth. Thank you. I needed this

[@CathyMevik]

You are so welcome! 🙏🤗 So glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@susanliebenberg-z2w]

I didn't think I would like this painting but just love it👏👏👏

[@CathyMevik]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🩵💜🩷

[@vesnaduval2003]

Beautiful painting, and you are great as always 🤗

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@lindastrombergart]

Så coolt och läckert, Cathy!😍🤩

[@CathyMevik]

Tusen takk kjære du! 🩷🩵💜

[@user-JoReimer]

Such a fun way of working. I love your results and am amazed at the depth you created by simply reacting to what came before. I must try this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure! Thanks for your sweet comment! 🩵🩷💜

[@lenahaugen5166]

Dette kunne jeg gjerne hatt på veggen min Cathy 😍 Aldeles nydelig håndverk! Tusen takk for super inspirasjon 💖

[@CathyMevik]

Så hyggelig Lena! Takk for så fine ord! 🙏🩷

[@douglasingelsson9663]

Very inspiring! 👍😃

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks! Glad you think so! ❤

[@Paul-uc8vn]

Cheers that was great, looking forward to watching your other vids 🤟

[@CathyMevik]

Awsome! Thank you ❤

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Loved watching this video. Definitely gonna try this technique. It looks relaxing to do. Thank you!

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure! 🩷 Go for it! 👏

[@bjk2469]

Amazing! I really enjoyed watching this so much! Keep up the good work! You are absolutely amazing!

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! 💜🩵❤️

[@mmankin6671]

Hi thank you for sharing! I love your gestural approach....it gives me a starting point to change painting style.

[@CathyMevik]

Go for it! 👏🩷

[@shelleysechrist508]

❤love watching your videos. Thanks❤

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much Shelley! ❤️

[@lindakotilinek9290]

Thank you!!! I'm definitely inspired to give it a try.

[@CathyMevik]

Go for it! ❤

[@KakaoCC1]

Stunning

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you! 😊

[@danielkallen1035]

Finally....thank you Cathy.I will watch again.

[@CathyMevik]

Enjoy! 🩷

[@AdeleSteinberg]

I really like it the way it is.

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Adele! I kinda agree with you. ❤

[@robertwebber8672]

fab . cant wait 4 next instalment. best R

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks! We’ll see what I decide to do. 👍

[@amberlouisemercer]

This is really special! ❤

[@CathyMevik]

Glad you enjoyed it Amber! 🩷

[@lindas5412]

10 thumbs up! How inspiring

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much ❤

[@rafaelaugustolarapalmeros8060]

Dear Cathy, I love your creative Abstract Art. It´s awesome and beautiful. Greetings from Xalapa, Veracruz in México.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much! 🩷💜🩵

[@chantalm7110]

I really like your work, thank you very much

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@rpsandbag]

I loved how this one progressed. The white over black over white really created interestin texture that just really showed up once you started adding concentrated areas of black. Definitely wnat to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure! So glad you liked it! Have fun painting your version! 🩷

[@debbieyoung9301]

I love black and White, but I always end up adding another couple of neutrals !!, can't wait to see the end result 😊

[@CathyMevik]

I can totally relate! Love adding neutrals too! ❤

[@hegestenstrm1326]

Det var kult 🤩

[@CathyMevik]

Takk Hege! Gøy at du likte det! 🩷

[@avaangel433]

Fun and inspirational video. Definitely trying this.

[@CathyMevik]

Go for it! 🙏👏🩵

[@GardeningtheYard]

❤ thank you

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure! 😊

[@sk_abstract_art]

Wowsa working on 2 black and white pieces for an upcoming call...I love this Cathy! I cant wait to see the final. Thank you for the inspiration to get started...checking you out on IG too. Best, Sarah

[@CathyMevik]

Yay! 😀 So flag you found this one helpful Sarah! Wish you the best with your upcoming call! 🩷

[@sarahwilliamson2610]

wow I just loved the simplicity of this! THANK YOU going to give it a try with Encaustic.

[@CathyMevik]

Have fun! 🩷🩵

[@marlenewebber832]

Thanks so much. By chance, I happened on your video after just finishing stage 2 (black, then white) on a large paper. Didn’t know where to go next with it, and now, thanks to you, I know exactly where to go.

[@CathyMevik]

Yay! 👏That really makes my day! So glad I could inspire you! 🩷

[@annrubino6252]

Pure Creativity - loving this process, Cathy. I think you must have been deep in the zone with this. Looks like it was hard to stop. It was truly a metamorphosis. So difficult to jump back in with colour, or anything alien to the strong design but either way it's a winner.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you Ann! It was really fun to create and I have actually decided to leave it as is and keep it go myself. 🩷🤗

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Wow🎉❤THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO💐👌🥰 ToomCapeTown

[@CathyMevik]

My pleasure! 👍 Thanks for watching! 🩷

[@foreveryoung4980]

nice, cannot wait for the coloring part

[@CathyMevik]

Not sure what I want to do with this one (If anything), so letting it rest for noe. 💗

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

I loved watching you do this..Music was perfect for your sped up version. Inspired to go have some fun with this techique today. I loved where you left it btw. Reminded me of a mountainscape.

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much. So glad that you feel inspired. That's why I do this KZbin thing. 💗 Enjoy your weekend. Hopefully you'll get som paint on those fingers! 🤗

[@sharonmaginn1014]

❤❤❤

[@lindahigham5317]

Hello 🤗 Cathy 🌹 Thank you for sharing this video Thank you for making it before you left for vacation here in the States Hope you Enjoyed all Boston has to offer. If you have any Questions about LA, California let me know I lived there in the mid-to- Late 90's Take care Safe Travels 🧳☺️🌹💌🖌️🎨📚🦄🤗🩷🩷

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks Linda! We’re just outside of Chicago atm, but changing our plans because of the DNC starting tomorrow. 😅Heading to the badlands instead! Looking forward it! ❤

[@lindahigham5317]

@@CathyMevik Smiling Cathy 🌹 Enjoy your trip there your going to see some Amazing Things there Safe Travels 🥾🧳🦄🤗🩷🩷

[@maryantonishak400]

🖤

[@PaulWalesArt]

OMG!!! I hesitated to watch this one because well I'm not a black and white type of person (LOL). But honestly, I'm totally blown away. I completely fell in love with your artistic sensibility, mesmerized by watching you approach that canvas, totally able to buy-in to you being in the flow. THANK YOU for sharing this technique. I've witnessed other artists taking this approach but without any context for what is happening. Now I know.both what it is called and the process. I am overwhelmed with excitement knowing I can now explore it with context. So sorry that there is a sense of loneliness in KZbin world. I assure you that you are not alone - that in fact you are being watched and appreciated by those of us all over the world, and in my case, on the other side of the globe!! Also -- I NEEDED this today. Stepping into my corporate job this morning was feeling daunting, but I've come away from watching the video with a renewed commitment to pull out the art supplies later in the day. AND finally, I LOVED the piece as it evolved. It would be fine to stop now, yet I'm somewhat excited to know what might happen if you moved it forward in some way. 🖤🤍❤🤍🖤

[@CathyMevik]

Thank you so much for such an awesome comment Paul! Just knowing I’ve been able to help one person makes it worth the time and effort I put into creating and editing my KZbin videos. 🙏🩷 So glad you feel excited to try this for yourself! 👏 💜

[@Missiesbeat]

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[@mariauca]

Love this demo! Very inspiring. I just didn’t like the music! It gets on my nerves and I mute it but then I don’t get your comments. Your lovely work doesn’t need this generic music, or if you must do it, could it be much softer, more like a peaceful background to your amazing work? Sorry, I don’t mean to sound so negative, I love your work

[@CathyMevik]

Sorry to hear you don’t like the music. It is a big part of who I am, but I will give your feedback some thought. Glad you enjoyed the painting though. 🩷

[@LesleyWhitefield-rm1uo]

⁠@@CathyMevikthank you for considering this request. I have sensory issues and cant tolerate the music. It can also make your very helpful videos inaccessible to some people with hearing loss.

[@jennifernichols8403]

❤❤❤😊

[@ShareeAnneGorman]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marlaschecht5868]

I love this and many other techniques by Steven Aimone from his Expressive Drawing Techniques book

[@CathyMevik]

Thanks for the book tip! Looking forward to checking it out!

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

You are actually painting on a canvas. Wow.

[@CathyMevik]

Hehe! Nothing new! I just don’t do it too often on YT. 🩷

[@wendygogan3825]

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[@serpilersu5185]

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[@missbutterfly5591]

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