Abstract painting in real time

The first 5 seconds are not sharp....but then it comes
I painted a second painting with the same mix of colors. That's a popular practice of mine. Most of the time I paint in series, which means I paint 3-4 pictures at the same time with the same colors. I deliberately uploaded this in real time, because I share all my thoughts with you during the painting process with this picture.

[@Merletth]

Thanks for letting us see and hear the decisions you are making as you go through your painting. These are very helpful

[@Merletth]

I love the end result. Thanks very much for all you have shown. A great teaching for all of us who have failed or felt they have failed in a painting. Thanks.😊

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm very happy to hear that the video is helping you. I actually wanted to publish more videos like this. Unfortunately, I've been very ill for 3 years with extremely exhausted. I'm suffering from long Covid. That makes it impossible for me to paint or create more videos at the moment. KInd regards Conny

[@liattpotter7249]

I love this look! Such a cool process to witness! Can’t wait to start mine!

[@willcarney4424]

I love your accent, and I understand you perfectly. I am American. I’m completely fascinated watching your process. I am a beginner abstract painter and you’ve given me confidence as well as ideas. Thank you so much. Eileen

[@ConnyLehmann]

I'm very happy to hear that. I would like to continue producing videos like this and pass on my painting knowledge. But I've been suffering from Long Covid for 3 years with great exhaustion. That's why I can only paint rarely and I can't make videos anymore. I hope to get well again. Best wishes Conny

[@debbieyoung9301]

I absolutely love the end result, it gave me inspection to paint and what I ended up with is above my sofa 😊

[@ConnyLehmann]

I'm very happy to hear that. I would like to continue producing videos like this and pass on my painting knowledge. But I've been suffering from Long Covid for 3 years with great exhaustion. That's why I can only paint rarely and I can't make videos anymore. I hope to get well again. Best wishes Conny

[@debbieyoung9301]

That's so sad, bless you, I really hope you recover from this soon ❤

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@debbieyoung9301 I've been hoping for 3 years and I'm not giving up hope. At the moment I'm just drawing small things in my art journals. That helps me. Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@user-wn5jz3dq3l]

Где-то посередине кажется, что лучше просто взять и выкинуть это в окно. Но в результате получается действительно нечто любопытное. Subscrubed!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@leechild4655]

Maybe this is just how an abstract should be painted. Painting through all the `mistakes` and not stopping till it looks just about right with you. Come back next day to re-evaluate. Maybe when the painting matches our mood of frustration and angst it looks right, at the time. ;-)

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I don't know if you saw that the 4 videos before this video belong together. That was an online painting course that I offered for a fee. In the previous videos, you can see below the videos what materials I used. Unfortunately, 3 years ago I fell ill with Long Covid with severe exhaustion, dizziness and cognitive disorders and was no longer able to make any more videos or offer any more courses. So I decided to show this course for everyone on KZbin for free. When I watch these videos myself, I feel such a great longing for that time when I could still paint standing in front of my easel. I always painted intuitively and my goal was always to have fun on the way to the end result. The end result was always secondary to me. I'm glad to hear that you like this path. It really is the most fun way to paint. No worries about what happens, you can always direct the painting in a new direction. And the distance from the painting can often work wonders. A short break or a night's sleep on it and you'll see the picture with different eyes. Best wishes Conny

[@annrubino6252]

Connie, much appreciation for your generous demo. Your process is inspiring - thank you.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Ann, thank you so much for the kind words

[@jasonballinger3549]

What’s in the cup ?

[@maureenpeak7751]

Thank you. I didn’t want this demonstration to end. Learnt so much from you. Much appreciated. 😀

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Maureen, thank you so much for the kind word, which makes me happy to read

[@shanfazelbhoy9491]

Very nice to watch this video, thank you for sharing:)

[@ConnyLehmann]

I'm very happy to hear that. I would like to continue producing videos like this and pass on my painting knowledge. But I've been suffering from Long Covid for 3 years with great exhaustion. That's why I can only paint rarely and I can't make videos anymore. I hope to get well again. Best wishes Conny

[@shanfazelbhoy9491]

Oh no @@ConnyLehmann I'm so sorry to hear that. Fatigue is very debilitating and severely alters life. I wish you all the best and hope you are able to recover soon.

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@shanfazelbhoy9491 Thank you so much, I've been hoping for 3 years and I'm not giving up hope. At the moment I'm just drawing small things in my art journals. That helps me. Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@shanfazelbhoy9491]

Yes @@ConnyLehmann that's good, I believe we need to find joy in the small things to pull us through difficult times.

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@shanfazelbhoy9491 Yes that is true

[@gretehouwing2165]

I enjoyed very much watching you painting. I feel I lerned a lot. Thank you for showing your way to paint!!🥰🎈

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm really happy if you were able to learn something from my video. Unfortunately, I have been suffering from Long Covid for 2.5 years with great exhaustion and dizziness. That's why I can't paint like I did in this video anymore. Standing in front of an easel doesn't allow for exhaustion. I actually wanted to post a lot of these videos on my KZbin channel, but that's not possible at the moment. Nevertheless, I hope that I will get well again and be able to paint large paintings again. At the moment I'm drawing in small sketchbooks while sitting. Connecting with my creative soul in a small way helps me become healthy. Kind regards Conny

[@melindafuller1952]

Inspiring video! Your approach to abstract art composition is so free and pulls the viewer into your work. Thank you! Also you mentioned a pdf in the video. Is that available to viewers?

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad to read that the video inspired you. Ref PDF: This video is the last of 5 videos. It was an online painting course that I gave. The course consists of 5 videos in total. I have posted this course in 5 consecutive videos on KZbin for free. In the previous 4 videos you can expand the comment bar at the bottom, then you will see what was in the PDFs. There you will find all the colors I used, the paper I used, the painting utensils, various tips, etc. This course was actually chargeable and I wanted to offer more courses like this. Then unfortunately 3 years ago I fell ill with Long Covid with great exhaustion, dizziness and cognitive disorders. That's why I can't shoot any more videos at the moment and thought about making this course available to everyone for free. Hope that helps. Best wishes Conny

[@melindafuller1952]

I so appreciate your response. Hope all the long Covid effects have dissipated and your are on the mend. Thank you again.

[@robwicke1709]

I love it, especially when turned to either side. Thanks for the demo

[@ConnyLehmann]

I am glad, that you like the video.

[@kimlacefield5716]

Beautiful… love the energy of this one!! 🎨💚

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@nicolabishop996]

I appreciate your looseness and freedom.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Nicola, thank you so much for the kind words.

[@peggylee5021]

Love this painting and the way you explain your process. Thank you very much for showing the entire process.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Peggy, thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy about your words. I thought long and hard about making the video faster or even shorter. At the moment I am preparing a new video of this kind. It will become an image that is more colorful. Maybe then you'll be there again. It would please me. The video will be available in the next 7 days. KInd regards Conny

[@amberlouisemercer]

Beautiful work!? May i ask what substrate you are using? Is it in paper with a taped up border?

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I used heavy weight watercolor paper, Fabriano artistico 640g taped on the board.

[@denisewhitaker5116]

Thank you! This is a great demo and I love your color mixing, also.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Denise, thank you so much for the kind words. I am very happy that you liked the video. Kind regards Conny

[@dianecharest8365]

I think its amazing and i loved watching the process.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you

[@dianecharest8365]

I love it.

[@bonniegarson80]

Wonderful process

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@Paul-uc8vn]

Really enjoyed watching your process, very informative. Cheers

[@ConnyLehmann]

thank you so much

[@tanyalarson8357]

Connie thank you so much for this! I love your style and how you interpret and let your art guide you… * stunning! You have mentioned PDF a couple of times when you speak of your materials… can you please explain? Do you have a favorite materials list in a PDF? I wanted to clarify as I’m curious. Thank you I love your approach🙏🏽

[@ConnyLehmann]

Hello Tanya, this video is from a painting class i gave. The whole course can now be seen for free on my KZbin channel. The 1st video in this course is `markmaking with my favorite tools`. Below all the videos you will find links to my materials in the description. All of this could be found in a pdf in the course and here on KZbin in the description below the videos. I hope that helps. Kind regards Conny

[@debbiegarland7124]

I really like it tipped on it's side.❤

[@elisabethcholley4657]

Merci super intéressant

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you

[@bonniegarson80]

Thank u for sharing. Are u using gessoed paper?

[@ConnyLehmann]

I never gessoed my papers. that's too much work for me. It goes really well without gesso. Hope that helps. Kind regards Conny

[@anabela_nunes_artist]

Thank you for sharing with us. But, what is liquid SATA?

[@ConnyLehmann]

That is from Golden. Acrylmedium liquid satinata. You can use any acrylic medium. There are Acrylic medium gloss, matte and satinata. It is personal which effect you want. The satinata is between gloss and matte. Hope that helps

[@anabela_nunes_artist]

Thanks. Here in Brazil we are very short of art materials and what we get and when we get are either of bad quality or imported which are too expensive, 4 times of what you pay.

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@anabela_nunes_artist I`m so sorry to hear that

[@anabela_nunes_artist]

Got it

[@dianecharest8365]

I like that.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@jasonballinger3549]

What brushes do you use…. They seem pretty durable 😅

[@ConnyLehmann]

I don`t know because I have so many brushes around me. I think acrylic brushes.....

[@anabela_nunes_artist]

Could you explain what is liquid SATA? 5:51

[@ConnyLehmann]

That is from Golden. Acrylmedium liquid satinata. You can use any acrylic medium. There are Acrylic medium gloss, matte and satinata. It is personal which effect you want. The satinata is between gloss and matte. Hope that helps

[@dianecharest8365]

Noooooo leave it!

[@dianecharest8365]

It looks like a bottle and some glasses

[@boulbon08]

I saw the same :-)

[@avaangel433]

Must have been one heck of a comment cuz YT disappeared it.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Ava, I don`t know what you mean

[@avaangel433]

@@ConnyLehmann When I first when into the comment section it said there was one comment. There wasn't. There were none. That's why I said KZbin must have disappeared it. I've been seeing that a lot. btw, love your work

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@avaangel433 Dear Ava, thats ok. By the way, I will show more videos. I love to share my knowledge about painting. I have already given online courses and felt that I really enjoy it. Unfortunately, I then fell seriously ill with Long Covid and was unable to paint or teach for 13 months. Now I'm back and will share my knowledge on KZbin for free. I'm already working on a new You Tube video. It will be out for sure in the next week. I use more color this time. It will includes colormixing and so on... i started it today. I hope you're back. sincerely Conny

[@fichoudhury4432]

is it an art?😅😃

[@ConnyLehmann]

Of course it is

[@ingeje7691]

Gerne würde ich mir mehr von deinen Videos anschauen, die Nebengeräusche sind jedoch derart laut und unerträglich, dass ich es nicht aushalten kann. Sorry

[@ConnyLehmann]

Hallo. es würde mich Wunder nehmen, was für Nebengeräusche? Ich höre nichts ausser dem Geräusch von Kreiden auf dem Papier. Kannst Du mir sagen an welcher Stelle Du Geräusche wahrnimmst, die für Dich zu laut sind? Ich habe jetzt hineingehört und konnte keine Nebengeräusche wahrnehmen. Nichts ausser meiner Stimme und dem Kratzen der Stifte auf Papier. Ich würde mich freuen und wäre dankbar, wenn Du spezifischer sein könntest. Lieber Gruss Conny

[@ingeje7691]

Es ist nett von dir dass du überhaupt antwortest. Die Geräusche sind das Rappeln deiner Unterlage auf der Staffelei und zeitweise ein lautes Rauschen, das ich nicht definieren kann. Das Kratzen deiner Werkzeuge ist ja normal, alles zusammen ist jedoch eine laute Geräuschkulisse. Ich habe versuchsweise den Ton leiser gestellt. Es hat nicht wirklich geholfen. Grundsätzlich finde ich deine Malerei sehr interessant und danke dir für die ausführliche Darstellung. Die Kritik ist auch nicht böse gemeint. LG Inge

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@ingeje7691 Hallo, natürlich melde ich mich immer, wenn jemand eine Krititk anbringt. Aus Kritik kann man ja lernen. Es ist nur so, dass dieses Video Bestandteil eines kostenpflichitgen Online Kurses war, das ich nun gratis auf KZbin zur Verfügung gestellt habe. In dem Kurs hat sich niemand über Nebengeräusche geäussert. Darum war ich so überrascht über Deinen Kommentar. Da ich nicht so ein grosses Atelier zur Verfügung habe, male ich meine grossen Bilder auf dieser Satffelei. Das kann natürlich Geräusche geben. Doch ich habe keine Wand, an die ich die Bilder aufhängen kann beim Malen. So wie andere Künstler. Es tut mir leid, dass Dich diese Geräusche so stören. Doch meine Möglichkeiten, ein Video abzudrehen sind leider begrenzt. Vielleicht noch ein Tipp: Ich habe viele Videos, in denen ich nicht rede, und welche mit musikalischem Hintergrund versehen sind. Da wirst Du ganz sicher kein Hintergrundgeröusch hören, nur Musik. Ich möchte auch schon lange neue Videos einstellen. Doch ich leide seit 3 Jahren unter Long Covid mit extremer Erschöpfung, Schwindel und Gedächtnisproblemen, so dass ich tagelang nur liegen kann. Stehend zu malen ist im Moment ein Ding der Unmöglichkeit. Wenn, dann kann ich ab und zu in einem kleinen Art Journal malen. Doch sollte ich wieder mal ein Video drehen können, dann werde ich mir Deine Kritik zu Herzen nehmen. In dem Sinne wünsche ich Dir alles Gute. Herzlichst Conny

[@ingeje7691]

Oh, das tut mir sehr leid, dass es dir so schlecht geht. Ich kann es nachvollziehen, da ich auch nicht mehr im Stehen malen kann. Ich finde dein Video so gut, dass ich es mir halt mit ganz leisem Ton angesehen habe, da es mir ja um die Art und Weise geht, wie du malst. Ich wünsche dir alles Gute und drücke dir die Daumen, dass du dich doch noch von diesen heftigen Nebenwirkungen erholt. Alles Liebe Inge

[@Darrell-hp2en]

There's a woman's face on the right side of your canvas