Abstract Realism// Creating Texture with Aluminum Foil// Tutorial

[@bethob8]

Geez, your artistic ability knows no bounds. Always a pleasure watching you create ❤

[@lmpotter13]

Lydia! OMFG! I only recently found your channel and cannot even begin to explain how obsessed I am with your art. How is it even possible that your channel and art haven't blown up more??? It is crazy beautiful and some of it haunting, feels like poetry on canvas. Thank you for sharing your talent...that huge blow up I was talking about; it is coming I am sure of it!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the support and vote of confidence!❤❤❤❤

[@nataliarodriguez4790]

Maravilloso,la cabeza se sale del cuadro,impresionante.

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Wow, I’m in awe of your work! Stunningly beautiful 😍❤️ your channel will be huge one day👏

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much for the support and kind words... I really appreciate it!❤❤❤

[@LynnBriggs208]

It is sooo Amazing to watch artists in process - Thank you for allowing us a view into your studio. The foil texture turned out wildly cool!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!❤

[@kyelesley7498]

Wow…Your silence speaks! Fascinating process, you continue to amaze. Bravo.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you mom! ❤❤❤

[@amy_a30]

For the love of... I've been watching your videos non-stop. You are incredibly talented and I'll keep watching to see if you make anything I don't adore. This was jaw-droppingly beautiful!

[@leoamaya1818]

I call KZbin my dad & google my mom. Thank you for the inspiration & sharing. It’s beautiful 💫

[@paulasanders1078]

I agree with all these other comments. Your paintings are so meaningful, thought provoking and inspirational. I get so emotional watching you in action! I love watching your videos.

[@sophiebilalis514]

Magnifique ❤❤❤

[@stephaniepotterart]

FANTASTIC!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@jjarvis1227]

Really, really cool! Love the mystery and drama in this piece, and texture is always a good thing. 🙃

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!☺

[@amandaryan6450]

Thank you for getting back to me much appreciated Lydia 👍😘

[@elisabethpine3420]

Beautiful

[@brookerohleder6769]

So talented❤

[@hsteil]

Simply spectacular! I love statues and your mixed media interpretations!

[@Lazarusart]

Very interesting technique and beautifully executed. However, ..I wonder how long the Foil will stay bonded to the canvas over time, especially at the creases. Metal and canvas don't bond that well together naturally. Have you tried this technique long-term yet ? Maybe it would bond to a board much better if an appropriate bonding agent was used.

[@williamlaforge4517]

Lots of depth looking into this piece!

[@gratefulcreations]

Such a great process and fabulous end results. You still continue to amaze

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! 💖❤💖❤

[@tracytruhlarik6525]

Hello from Canada Lydia amazing as always. If you ever give private lessons i would fly to Boston. Thanks for sharing.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tracy!!! I'll let you know😉

[@martygarlandart]

Great creative process….super painting, might even try it myself👍

[@debracarter7290]

Just when I fall in love with your background, you add some more paint and it think… NOooooooo! but then I think Ooooooh! and I love it even more! ❤

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

Beautiful !!! ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Frederica!!!❤😊

[@triconcert]

Would love to be able to accomplish these techniques in oils

[@karog2835]

Wow!

[@autumnrain1892]

I have been marathoning your work all day. Holy shit. It's. just... Just! Beautiful. I f@cking love you. 😂❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!!❤

[@theexperimentalartist]

I literally just found you and your style is my jam and something I hope to master (or close to!) one day. Love your short, concise videos.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@harderway8568]

Oh yes, I have to try this, it looks amazing indeed.

[@VortexArtUk]

Never used foil before ... amazing idea for the texture... your great i love your style and energy... thanks,, keep up the great work

[@robynnejaeschke2147]

This is amazing. I love watching you work

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Robynne!!!

[@ms.lizzypoulos9276]

Gosh I love your art! She looks like you. 😍

[@LorraineCasey-m1t]

Fabulous.Amazing to watch❤

[@i.mo_goldenart]

My God....sooo sooo cool🎉🎉

[@dianecharest8365]

Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@Bobby1]

Well, i love your art to paint........❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA]

What a wonderful technique you have shared and the finished painting is marvelous. Quick question, How might you do this technique in oils?

[@beebee1676]

Stunning!

[@Wedow12]

Wow

[@monicabarroso7527]

Super cool!

[@jamesskelton698]

Very nice indeed!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!

[@jeanunderhill3868]

So cool.

[@deborahnell]

Amazing! Will have to try this technique! Thank you!

[@janinafisher101]

Just beautiful!

[@ladygwarth]

Gorgeous 🥰

[@art.and.bicycle]

Your art is amazing!! Congratulation

[@rosaliacaetano7632]

Lindo 👏 👏 ❤

[@kellyw6652]

Love this ❤❤❤

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

I love what you do. I need to practice realism bc I love the way you blend it with the abstract (I've shied away from it because my younger sister is so very good at it, and completely self-taught!). I get inspired and fired up watching your videos!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Nadja! ❤

[@M.O.1981]

Thank you.

[@MicheStrole]

Name of this melody plz. Exelent art.. flipping awesome. Im my selfe to deep dig into foil textures and have soaked lot of nice funky inspiration. Thank for uploading .. but plz share the name of this tune youre playing.. "As above As belove" ! Cheers !

[@kaatxmas]

Do you use heavy body acrylic paint?

[@roguesodyssey]

Magnificent!!!

[@solarpanelcleaning-t9d]

Wow, it works well, I would like to try it👌🏻💖

[@shanerohane7494]

❤Amazing Lydia 😊.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Shane😊

[@karenhudgin8631]

You always inspire!

[@shikhababu2499]

Found you a couple of days back and have become your newest fan. Fantabulous work indeed! Have binged watched your videos and enjoyed every bit😊. One Q though- did you paint the bust in oils or acrylic?

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much! I painted it in acrylic, then I glazed the darker parts with oil.😊

[@thinkmach01]

I love your work and am trying some of your techniques finding my abstract side. Curious how you finished the sides/back of the canvas with the foil so that it looks finished - any insight?

[@missdgreat9322]

beautiful

[@dinogarski]

Beautifu)❤

[@DGI300]

Are you human?! your art is beyond.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!🙏😊

[@cindaallen7411]

So unique, I love it!!

[@fshea1000]

Is matte Gel Medium the same as Matte Medium? I'm so inspired by you! I'm gather ing some supplies to give this style a go. Of course, I'll have to lay down my portrait sketches with help. I'm envious of you can paint a face so quickly!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hello! There's liquid matte medium by liquitex and thicker gel matte medium by golden. The gel is thicker and more viscous.😁

[@m_d1]

Magnifique👌

[@shahaanabbasy]

Does the foil not fall off ?

[@BeanFairbanks]

The deep turquoise that you are using, is that acrylic ink? Surprisingly I get confused sometimes trying to figure out when you are using high-flow acrylic paint, acrylic ink, or traditional acrylic ink. Please advise love that you label your acrylic mediums just wish you identified the type of paints as well as their color name. Maybe list them in the description?

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi! Yes the deep turquoise is an acrylic ink.☺

[@susanh9113]

So inspirational watching you work and the result is just wonderful. What is the longevity of a foil based painting, I appreciate the paint and gesso help protect it and were those acrylic paints? Does it take acrylic longer to dry out on aluminium? Hope you don't mind my questions, thank you. So look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@lydiabroderick867]

As long as the painting is sealed, it lasts. I used acrylics to start and finished with oil paint after they had completely dried.acrylics the acrylics took a little longer to dry, but not much. 😊

[@susanh9113]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thank you.

[@jolandatelindert5966]

Ohhhhh you did it again. I'am loving this piece. I wanted to ask you what kind of music do you use?

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Jolanda! Thank you! I get all of my music from Epidemic Sound. I'll start putting it in the description section.💖

[@micampbellart]

I love it! But is there any risk of the foil to rip and damage the painting through handling ?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I haven't had that problem. As long as the foil has been secured well to the canvas, I think it will be fine. However, just like anything delicate, it's probably wise to handle with care.😊

[@amandaryan6450]

Beautiful artwork Lydia 🎨 would matte medium gel work for covering and glueing and on top if you get me as I don't have the fluid matte medium 😁

[@lydiabroderick867]

It definitely would. Yes. The fluid is just easier to brush on.😊

[@amandaryan6450]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thanks for letting me know much appreciated Lydia 👍😁

[@brunellasaleri]

È persino commovente😢🙏👏

[@PWJeong]

How long does the aluminum foil stay on the canvas? Thank you

[@Lazarusart]

Yes, that was my question. I'm guessing not long especially if exposed to any moisture. This is purely experimental which is great, however only time will tell if it holds. My guess is it won't hold long-term, so any buyer would have to be informed of that.

[@RoseMCreations]

Amazing! As always ❤

[@jackal1776]

How do you keep the foil from tearing up from the sides and back of canvas?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I attach it to the sides with matte medium, but cut it so it doesn't wrap around to the back. I use a lot of matte medium on the entire canvas and allow it to dry completely. Mod Podge also works really well. Hope that helps.

[@jackal1776]

@@lydiabroderick867 thanks!

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

So are you leaving the aluminum on the canvas? Want it come off? Thk u. Subscribed

[@lydiabroderick867]

The aluminum stays on the canvas. The liquid matte medium acts as a glue. You could also use a matte gel medium or even mod podge to glue it down. It won't come off if you allow it to dry completely and make sure there are no air pockets.☺

[@jackiemarren8387]

😊​@@lydiabroderick867

[@giuliapellegrino2844]

Hi Lydia! I absolutely love the results by using aluminum foil. I just started experimenting with mixed media and I'm wondering if I should let the matte dry before applying gesso...? Any tip would help, thanks ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Giulia! Yes definitely let the matte medium dry completely.😊

[@jimsimmelink3072]

I'm new to your channel - what is the purpose of the rubbing alcohol?

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Jim, rubbing alcohol will give a mottled effect if sprayed on inks or thin layers of paint that haven't dried.☺

[@jimsimmelink3072]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thanks for the reply I really enjoy your work - should I let that dry before proceed

[@lydiabroderick867]

@@jimsimmelink3072 Thanks Jim! Yes let the rubbing alcohol dry after you spray before proceeding. I like to use it with acrylic inks best because they are super fluid.

[@jimsimmelink3072]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thanks I'll give it a try

[@LoriJ1962]

LOVE!!!

[@daveg686]

👍

[@dreamcatcher3861]

Just WOW!!! Well, not ‘just’ because that makes it sound mediocre, so, unbloodybelievably WOW!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Ann!!!❤❤❤

[@cindaallen7411]

Hi Lydia! Do you wait in between layers for each to dry? Otherwise it turns to a big fat sludgy mess correct?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I do wait. Yes.👍

[@cindaallen7411]

Thank you Ludia for your response. You really are an amazing creative Artist !!! You should be selling your art for big bucks I hope🤗

[@LizB55]

It’s really beautiful and I have tried it the next day. Firstly on a smooth white coated piece of board using semi gloss gel medium by Golden and a fairly heavy foil. It just didn’t want to properly stick even after leaving it overnight. It was a cold night so maybe played a part. So today I tried same on stretched canvas. Some is sticking but lots hasn’t, despite a generous coat. Would it be because it’s a more expensive and thicker foil? TIA.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Probably. I use the cheapest thinnest foil to do it. I also used a liquid matte medium by liquitex. Heavier foil won't work as well. I found that out the hard way.

[@Neil-qo4nv]

❤❤

[@chandarussell]

Mixed media does it again for the win.

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

You need to show how to paint the head.