Abstract Painting Demo - Part 3: Bringing It All Together - An Oil Painting Debrief

Hi everyone, and welcome to the finale of this mini-series. I had some technical difficulties (I forgot to record myself doing the painting), so this video is going to be a bit different.
Instead of painting, I'll be doing a project debrief. Going over my steps and the process that got me to this finished piece, as well as sharing how I think, and what questions I asked myself.
I hope you found this mini-series useful and, if there's anything you'd like me to cover in future videos, please let me know in the comments.
Hugs,
Gwen
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[@enginkemal7398]

Useful abstract painting demo and interesting thought process, thank you.

[@scottsaabster4203]

Gwen, I just found your video series and it has been so interesting to observe this process with you! I love how this painting sort of took on a life of it's own as you thoughtfully directed it into it's final form.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@francesmarino7593]

Thanks Gwen. Hope to see you in Colorado

[@margaritasilva708]

Wonderful process!!!never giving up, no but’s 😅

[@desleypolmear4157]

I loved watching Gwen. Thank you

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thank you Desley....you just made my day!!!

[@MickeyBaxterSpade]

I love watching you play! Again, your reasoning as to what your painting is needing is invaluable. Thanks, Gwen.

[@polson8084]

Thanks for sharing! Loved the frankness, especially, "I don't have a clue what I'm doing here...". Me either sister!

[@kitty9631]

I wish we could paint together. You’re the most uplifting person

[@patorban2332]

You so showed the excitement of the journey, and that you are never stuck. Just keep going..................loved it. thank you!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Pat...my emails must not be getting through....call me and let's catch up.

[@kellyclarkboldt1497]

Fun! Great to go along with you and see your thinking process. I love how you don't get frustrated with yourself but you just keep going until you get the result you want.

[@monicajones8917]

Thank you Gwen for sharing your process. It is fascinating to listen to your thoughts and your way of driving home the idea of asking questions. Bravo on your finished piece

[@SohaliyaArts]

I really like your work, i want to learn more , thanks for such a wonderful video.

[@stevekoch4]

You're courageous Gwen! Way to go...

[@judyaveiro4066]

Miss G, isn't it helpful to see another artist's journey? Much can be gleaned by witnessing the choices and courage of a fellow creative. How many times did you "ruin" that painting before hitting your mark? What fun your inner dialogue must be. I find the inner communion to be the prize, don't you? A successful painting is a wondrous hit of joy yet I am never happier than communing with my Wise Inner Self. You are real on video and I appreciate that as well. You have much knowledge and much to share and I am grateful beyonds words to be included in your circle.

[@tendr247]

Love it. The blue was perfect

[@SharonLynnWilliams]

Hi Gwen: This was fun! You are a brave woman to tackle an abstract in front of the camera -who knows how long it might take to get resolved!! I would love to see how you did the drippy stage. Also, if you could let us know if you are working on a wet, tacky or dry painting, it would be really helpful. Looking forward to seeing more demos!

[@ginnaheiden4885]

Love this so much! Hearing your thinking process is very valuable!

[@hippieartist7154]

I am just starting w cw and have so enjoyed watching you paint. I paint very intuitively and feel like this is a perfect medium for me. I only wish I knew about it years ago

[@kathyobrien5467]

Your explanations are invaluable. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisamadison9056]

I love this video thank you

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anikindarji875]

Fabulous! & invaluable Thanks for your giving from your heart!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@95tropicalgirl]

Wow, your painting changed so many times. Thank you for sharing this video Gwen. I loved watching you paint and hearing your thought process.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@candicechristie3717]

I love the final painting. I loved many of the stages the painting went through and your process. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Candice...glad you enjoyed the video...yes, there are many processes a painting goes through before being born.

[@neliemeininger]

Ik liked the proces , Thanks from the Netherlands

[@shernyavininsky8106]

I enjoyed the whole process

[@Pixiesister1]

Thank you for sharing this process.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@Engelhafen]

Gwen you are a sweetheart

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Love

[@user-qi3jb5ex6w]

Like it

[@karenjamrose945]

I liked going on your enthusiastic journey with the painting. I look forward to another one. Thanks for sharing.

[@enriqued.6950]

love it

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thanks Enzo....

[@teresagrainger]

Hi Gwen, I happened to watch your series on this painting just when I was screaming at a piece I was working on and getting nowhere with it. 3 weeks,!!!!! 3 weeks !!!! well Your video inspired me so much, I made a breakthrough. A million thanks. Also I now play your videos when I am painting , which is every day and I feel as though you are right here in the room with me. Joyous. Many many thanks.

[@susanstern6303]

Thx for this and your internal monologue. Am I correct that this is T the thumb sketch you started In video 1 tho. This was you other sketch.

[@nadiaart9675]

lovly artist like you chanel

[@giliarmson7293]

Hi Gwen, loving these videos after settling in to slowly looking at the. Can you tell me what you based your thumbnail sketch on….was it the photo of the people/ballet photo ?

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Gill....this is such a great question and thank you for asking it. I based my thumbnail sketch on number one...where was my center of interest going to be and then how was I going to take the viewer to this center of interest plus what were my support shapes. With this determined I did a quick sketch...as you saw...and proceed with the painting. I know this is vague but th is how I start. First and foremost the center of interest. Please feel free to personally contact me for more information at [e-mail]

[@maegill5662]

Do you title your work?