Abstract Painting Demo - Working with Ink and Mixed Media

[@MarshMakesComics]

I love the idea of not being too thinky thinky!

[@archerandthemouse]

I love the ones you don't much like, I love how bold, vibrant and "messy" they are. All of them are wonderful.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww thank you for your kind words!

[@TheDabshear]

I have watched this video several times over the years and repeat it to refresh my mind… it gives me courage to start without overthinking the process…to give myself a problem to resolve…to challenge my brain. Almost like a puzzle. Brilliant strategy for me! Thank you.

[@Selma_109]

That light green really made the pieces sing!! 🎶

[@lisengel2498]

I love the method of improvising, like a happy conversation with a good friend where you jump freely from one thought to the next and everything relates and opens into new possibilities - and you will find out that you do not know what you say untill you hear yourself saying it.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

perfect description!

[@ilovetobemom]

Thank you for the verbal explanation to go with the play of marks and color

[@ronaldandpauline]

wow ... your ability to think out loud is wonderful ... and we get to hear whatever we need to learn ... you have such a natural gift .. thank you

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nicolabishop996]

Thank you very much. I enjoyed this and was inspired. Your generosity to share is most needed these days.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@judithclendenning4146]

This is the third time I have watched this video..love the way you just kind of ‘go at it’ but having a limited palette along with collage.. and no agenda, no “thinky thinky”.. love it

[@susanlhebden3491]

Hi Louise, I am so pleased I have found your art courses on You Tube. I found videos on youtube a few years ago but they were like something out of Blue Peter. I live in Bergen , Norway and have been painting for quite a few years. To begin with I went to courses, I was desperate to start painting again and to do something just for me. No doubt I learnt something, but I wanted to paint abstracts. I know exactly what you meant when you said people put you off. I have ruined quite a few good paintings because of people's remarks. , The last course I took was many years ago now. After paying , what was for me in those days, as a more than full time working single mother, with four teenage sons was a lot of money. The teacher asked us if we had brought a picture we could copy. I explained I wanted to paint abstracts. I had painted enough landscapes and still life. She just told me to get on with it. After that I gave up going to courses. I have taught myself as I have gone along, mainly by looking at art books and going to exhibitions , But after watching your videos I thought of all the time and energy I could have saved if I had seen them a few years ago. They have been really inspirational. Thank you. Susan Hebden ( born in Keighley)

[@elizabethmarples1737]

Time is precious, so appreciate you taking time to share. I love working with acrylic inks, watching them randomly run over the paper.. I make mistakes which then get turned into a new piece of art... it is all a wonderful learning curve. To see your process is inspiring. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

you are so welcome xx

[@gailflynn443]

Thank you Louise. I appreciate your sensitivity and generosity

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@sylviabishop2992]

I learned so much from this video. Your "out loud" thinking as you make decisions in the moment about where to mark next and with what was really helpful. There are as many choices to make in abstract as in figurative painting it seems. I watch you in the morning with my cuppa. You and my coffee kick start my date to get my marks down. Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad you enjoy my videos Sylvia. ☺

[@dianecharest8365]

Yes it was very helpful. All of your videos are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jumperstartful]

Love that you let us into your thinking and process. EXCELLENT!! MUCH HELP! THANKS!

[@dawnsmart9444]

I love the freedom to allow yourself with these works... something I need to embrace in my work! Thank you and keep up the amazing work!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Freedom is key!

[@siglintkessler8606]

Thank you, so generous of you to share and try to tell your thoughts while working - which isn't easy, as part of it happens intuitively...

[@dienekevugts5572]

I am gratefull for your videos. They help me very much to go on with my work.

[@Rita-nj3qo]

Ich könnte Dir stundenlang zusehen👍👍👍 einfach eine tolle Künstlerin !👏👏👏🎨🏆

[@jharr781]

This was an absolute joy to watch, and I could listen to you all day. Thank you for your videos! I'm inspired to jump up and go straight to my loft to paint, right now.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

That's great!

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

Reading your comment was a Joy my dear dear.

[@AinoShperber]

These turned out beautifully! Love to listen to how you think while you work. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks!

[@ellywright8868]

Loved seeing you work. It all makes such sense, the initial abandonment and the more considered adding of collage and bringing in the green. I let put a big sigh of satisfaction and I didn’t even paint them! Thank you.

[@vevette70]

Ahhhhh I feel ,,,I feel, so peaceful having watched you Louise,,, like a child having received the Holy Communion,,,,, I have to travel for the next few days. But I will visit this nugget of BONHEUR while driving. A la prochaine

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@fionapatonart5686]

So interesting to watch your technique in motion. I really get a sense of how important it is to just let the inspiration flow, and to try new things to see what surprises may eventuate.

[@KittehNow]

A lovely way to play, experiment and create...great video

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@heatherstubbs6646]

I happened on you completely by accident, and how glad I am! I love how you share your thinking process as you go along. “ I’ll just stick it there, what the hell.” Delightful! You’ve inspired me to play with ink and collage. The pieces look fabulous! Thanks so much!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

have fun!

[@janetdowda7296]

Very nice! Really like your technique and the idea of keeping it clean. Thanks for sharing.

[@ingridcoke1360]

I absolutely enjoyed watching your process.. I loved them all. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽🤗💖💖💖

[@natural09100]

Great fun I love using tape that's been randomly covered in colours . Some of them look great upside down Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@deborahh3019]

Thank you for sharing yourself with us. I made time to sit and watch and was so mesmerized that I forgot about the scone I'd brought over to the computer to enjoy while viewing!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

haha - so it's a diet of sorts !!

[@jneigler]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. I learn something new every time.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I appreciate that!

[@daledellario8621]

Thanks so much Louise for your articulate sharing of process. It was truly delightful to watch the evolution of the pieces.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks!

[@carolkothmann6074]

Your videos are so helpful.I plan to watch this several times as there are so many tidbits of information that you throw out there. These tidbits are little golden nuggets to me. Thank you so much.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louisegolder3276]

Fascinating Louise to hear your process out loud. Thank you so much for sharing so generously. Its very inspirational

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@angiebrown2326]

Love, love, love this idea. Thank you so much, Louise for sharing your process!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@taliagreenberg5228]

I really liked your palette as an abstract project!

[@dawnmillett4875]

Valuable demonstration. Thank you for this.

[@kristiinasakai9957]

Thanks so very much for this video. I loved hearing your thoughts and reasoning with each piece, and how with your limited palette you created such beautiful and interesting little sketches, paintings, studies, whatever you want to call them. You have really inspired me to get out of my own head! My tendency is to be neat and clean and organized to the point of being boring. Thank you for this and I really look forward to seeing more from you! Be well, safe and happy!👩🏻‍🎨🎨❤️

[@aliceberloni210]

I have seen only two of your videos and I feel already inspired by your approach to abstract landscape🙏🏻🙂

[@fergiemax1829]

Love listening to your process

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@diannedonnelly6278]

I have loved watching this, so much so that I have watched it three times (with a few weeks in between viewings). Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michelehoben456]

Well done Louise! Thank you! I love watching your process and hearing your thoughts.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks Michele

[@carolerobidoux2087]

Very interesting process that seems kinda fun and liberating. Thank you so much for sharing. 🌻🌻🌻

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It really is!

[@melaniebettridge8943]

Thanks Louise, I so enjoyed watching your progress. 🖌🎨🥳

[@tannaorr4133]

Very fun!

[@robertwebber8672]

Just so useful both to watch your process, but to hear you thinking things thru. Best R

[@aschane1]

Enjoyed watching your painting and thinking process. Learned so much. Beautiful results.

[@galewhiteman2047]

Loved watching the creativity. I couldn’t see everything that was being seen, but it gave me suggestions. I subscribed. I’ll watch some more to try and get inspired. Thank you.

[@newworld244]

Love the way you talk about what you are thinking. I found that incredibly helpful. Love your work!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rodicacretu1030]

I recommended your videos to my niece. Exceptional creativity. It take a lot of training, education, and imagination to do such beautiful images. Thank you.

[@stellaboulton9531]

Inspiring, clever, fun, absorbing.

[@mariakapatos9545]

Thank you so much Louise enjoyed the lesson so much it was comforting to know that it can be fun to just let the composition flow and then have another look at further putting it all together to what you want it to be.

[@danielalondongirl933]

Watching and rewatching as I love your style and way of thinking-your process. Im learning lots. Would be good to see you just paint different abstracts sped up. Youre fabulous-as an artist and teacher!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

My process really doesn't work that way - I sometimes take months to finish things and I work on many at the same time x

[@michelenishikatsu4273]

Isn’t she?🌿

[@beebrodie6463]

I love love love this video - it's just the inspiration I needed - and I am so looking forward to the next course with Louise :) :) :)

[@Alain-Groetzinger]

Realy cool again !

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

Love watching you work. Experimenting is so important. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@margarethogan7440]

Thank you for this. Your process is very inspiring, and I love these small pieces.

[@carleanne]

Hi Louise. That was wonderful. You have some beautiful studies. Thank you for being so generous and I am impressed by your ability to work and articulate your thoughts at the same time. Looking forward to seeing more of these and you have inspired me to construct a small sketchbook after the paintings are done. Genius. Also Art Juice, can’t live without it!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks for watching/listening!

[@debbiegarland7124]

11:52 lion head roaring 🦁at a tank! Awesome

[@annrubino6252]

Hello Louise, I recently found you through a friend and I am ever so grateful for your video. You demonstrate an ease which I strive to achieve, and I love your work. Will revisit frequently and practice working more expediently, trusting instinct and experience - yes? Thank you for your generous sharing, from the Canadian Rockies.

[@cristobalalicea8457]

Thank you for sharing your process.of painting.

[@annamartin6683]

Thanks Louse for this very helpful video it brings my back to years ago on my foundation course and reminds me how to enjoy the freedom of painting and trusting the process.

[@michellespohrer6395]

Just watched this a second time. Watching your "whys" about composition is so helpful!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I am so happy to hear this!

[@catherineparmenter1602]

Love these Louise ... makes me want to have a go .... thanks

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

so inspiring! I can really see Nicolar Wilton's techniques in your thinking. Thanks for your you-ness

[@gillbawden]

I love these Louise.

[@PB-mq6hu]

Excellent inspiration! Thank you. ❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@kayhight7837]

Just an idea: When I travel, especially international, I grab a newspaper or flyer. Bring them home and love adding bits and pieces to my work as well as reminding me of some memories of delightful trips. Love your works and thoughts Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

That's a great idea!

[@lisabruchert3676]

Thank you, I really love your process. And I thought the pieces turned out beautifully.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@Valkyriepedersen]

Very cool to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@DocRocket144]

I really enjoy these video's watching you work and sharing your thoughts. I have grown quite fond of your work. Thank you!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

Thats was a great session, very helpful

[@victorialaight5952]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It was so interesting and helpful.

[@zmermaid3]

Louise thank you so much for sharing your process. This was a very encouraging and inspiring session. I have never been fond of acrylic paints until just now watching your process. I love what you do with paint and collage materials. My medium is watercolor....I am just imagining the fun I will have playing around similar to what you just demonstrated. Thank you For your teaching.

[@waterlandya]

I could watch this all day....thank you! 🤗

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Yes, I love that green paint you put in...made a perfect balance

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much!

[@SuperAthiel]

loved that...very inspiring

[@cindylabare960]

Great tips, thank you for sharing!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@knightebk]

Great video. It was so helpful to hear you talk through your thinking, what you saw and what it needed. I am so inspired!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad!

[@ceeswallow]

Loved this approach, so much inspiration, thanks

[@ceeswallow]

I think I may well try out the sectioning off thing, it will really help me not be too precious, and may even help me learn when to stop adding too.

[@elsatroubetzkoy7467]

I like so much these kind of landscapes, how you construct them from loose ink brushstrokes, then collage and acrylique peint... I tried it recently but I got stuck and went further again. It is very relaxing... Thank you !

[@lindahowe4159]

Art should be fun and this was - I love making a mess to see what happens. Perhaps mine will look like your one day! Thank you.

[@judybuffaloe1034]

Just discovered you, Louise, and you are a treasure. I so appreciate your generosity,

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thanks!

[@mirtapareno78]

Hermoso trabajo, me gusta mucho !!!!!! Gracias por la muestra. Desde Argentina !!

[@melissamercado8981]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have just recently unearthed my paints and brushes and papers... I love how you teach the process so well.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@tubeyou126226]

Loved watching this, thank you! Makes me want to go into the studio and play! Wonderful abstracted results and great ideas for other creations. I "think too much" and work too hard on the traditional realistic approach, and I really want to just let go and enjoy the process of creation and acting on ideas that come to mind spontaneously as I'm working... to be loose and free like you were!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It takes a little practice but you can get there!

[@RitaShurmerArt]

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing!

[@jillpay5014]

I really enjoyed this Louise - fascinating to watch your process and the paintings emerging. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nickyheapy3346]

That was great demonstration of developing new ideas with different mediums - thank you Louise🤩

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@KirsiJulkuArt]

I love to see how you work! Thank you for sharing :)

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@daledanby6831]

You are amazing Louise can’t wait until your free course starts I just love them

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SoulscapeFineArt]

Beautiful artwork. Great job. Thankd for sharing n see u again.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@art_julio_lancis]

Great art work very imppresive 👏 👌👍

[@tjakkahify]

Splatter with ink, then slip after slip as if you were cycling on ice, and then draw some sort of bus route and paste poetry into it and finally find balance in this maze, it's a real balancing act. Well done:)

[@lenmey1]

Wow!

[@bluediamond932]

Love how you do it so seamlessly

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww thank you. ♥

[@rebecca4910]

You are awesome and inspiring -- thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge and process. I'm in the process of watching each and every one of your brilliant videos!

[@paintingzoneart4026]

Thanks so much for this Louise. I really love your videos, and your approach is so rich and inspiring.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@karenburns1907]

Lovely o watch!

[@neliemeininger]

they are really nice!

[@christinamoynihan4021]

Your words of wisdom are empowering to me. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome