Abstract Realism Idea// From Sketch to Painting

Hey friends!
This abstract realism idea was something that I originally wasn't going to film because I wasn't sure if it would be a disaster. I think it's a pretty cool concept but might not be everyone's cup of tea. However, I do think it would make a cool logo for a honey company!!!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video and leave a comment!!!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Hanging square canvas like a diamond
3:01 Base color & sketch
3:23 The concept
5:39 The background color
7:00 The acrylic underpainting
11:09 How I set up my oil palette
11:56 Oil painting Process
13:34 Sketch & painting comparison

[@cathybradshaw6008]

I love hearing your plan and ideas before you even begin

[@artbyteo]

Oh my 😮 Thank you so so much for this video ❤

[@allieeverett9017]

Wow. It's definitely cool. I love watching you paint, you're inspiring!

[@charlotteherring1715]

Very cool concept! My Mother wore the beehive hairstyle for years! But I also think it represents your personality. When spicy Lydia is out and about it’s like you have a “bee in your bonnet!” You’re amazing! Thank you for your videos. Sooo much better than regular television!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much Charlotte!!!❤❤❤

[@susijones2875]

very interesting - my brain doesnt work this way so to watch from concept to completion was valuable to me. Thank you

[@elconsultoriodecandida7304]

Really interesting.She looks like a Spring Godess. Saludos.

[@c.k.m.8134]

Looks like a needed anti hero for D.C.! Wonderful work and you're an excellent teacher🦢

[@lydiabroderick867]

I like that... Anti hero! Thank you!☺

[@CarolRogers-uo3ob]

WOW, that is Crazy Cool!🤓🎨

[@kellyw6652]

Awesome ❤

[@lisengel2498]

I like the concept abstract realism …. And the intermixing of Nature, abstraction, sampling. Its really fun and opens up into dreaming streams of consciousnes and creates a limitless approach the process of creative painting processes 🎶💜🎵🦄

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Lis! I really love how you worded this. It's a beautiful quote. I wrote it down and put on my fridge. I love inspirational quotes... They keep me motivated.❤❤❤

[@jjarvis1227]

Wow! It was so fun to watch you bring this concept to a finished painting! So creative. 👍 Show us all your ideas! 😄

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! 😁🐝

[@dianeo]

Very cool concept. The painting took the design to a whole other awesome level.

[@user-bp5hf7bp4n]

Love love love this.

[@judithlund4346]

This is fabulous 😮…….. love the oils over the acrylics, there is so much more depth. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@catherinevangass4927]

Love the concept 😁, really does give the effect of a beehive in a literal sense and it works 👌🏻🙌🏻, I remember my mom used to wear beehives!! The hanger on the corner was a great solution. Love the fun quirky feel. Colours and layout all work ❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Many thanks Catherine! I thought of doing my hair like that for the video, but too much work!😁🐝❤

[@catherinevangass4927]

@@lydiabroderick867 😂

[@davidj180]

I love the concept, buzzing a bit toward surrealism you are. Lovely that. Float like a butterfly…and sting like Beeb Ross. Kudos.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you David!!!❤

[@akustickesrdce4690]

Great painting Lydia, really cool colours & idea ❤ thanks for sharing

[@stefaniekappel]

Love your channel! Great videos! Thanks

[@irrok79]

Wow! I'm so glad I found ur channel!!

[@doninis1354]

I really love your style! Beeing part of the process is so very nice, thank you very much.

[@michellemyers8439]

Interesting concept. More detail about your process also Interesting. The uniqueness of thinking results in the uniqueness of your work.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Michelle❤☺

[@kyelesley7498]

Enjoyed watching this awesome video with our cousins! Interesting concept for sure...it does work!! Never stop experimenting!😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks mom!!! Give them my best!!!❤❤❤

[@HJCook-yx8qs]

love this so much

[@user-iw3cg4gp3s]

I love it! So cool!

[@AmituArt]

I really love the concept. I use the same technique stages. It came out beautiful! thanks for sharing! Happy holidays!

[@stephaniepotterart]

Fantastic!!! The colors fabulous. The tones on her skin & hair, love! How you highlighted around her & the flowers! This is a totally cool concept!! Yes, more!

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you Stephanie!

[@alieneiasillo7148]

Wow I love this! You are really good and so creative 😊

[@1000geroz]

Excelente, hermoso trabajo... Felicidades.😊

[@willowwilson5358]

Amazing .... love it 😃 love how you chose to paint the canvas yellow such a good tip on colours 💛

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Willow!!!☺☺☺

[@nightmary]

Shivery wonderful😯❣

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Mary!!!❤

[@Dorisita9]

Absolutely love this concept. You are brilliant ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

I absolutely love this painting! You’re so creative and talented Lydia😀👏❤️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!!❤❤❤

[@diannehershey1938]

Love this concept. Always fascinating to watch you paint.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Dianne!!!☺💖

[@cindythoms7246]

Awesome as always. Love it

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Cindy!💖

[@c0rpsicle]

I like the how the hair gives the impression of a bee now that’s pretty cool. Way better then a hedgehog 😜 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Love!!! That's a great idea!!! Will you pose for me with your morning hair???😜❤😘

[@larajamieson9163]

Fantastic concept Lydia! You’re imagination is on another level! More please😝 stunning 🙏🏻

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Lara!!!☺💖

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

Wunderbar wie immer!! 🎉 ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Frederica!!!🐝❤❤

[@teresamazotti1315]

It is soooo cool!!

[@kellylea3575]

Awesomely-delicious!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!☺

[@rosebloom2214]

Love your hair lol!

[@janetmeunier5975]

It's genius.. beautiful

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Janet!!!❤

[@moonpixyart4562]

Love it

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@muktasingh1464]

Thank you

[@mmlarson8304]

I love everything but the pink stripes they remind me of my hairdressing salon but I love the concept and love your channel

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! 🐝😊❤

[@cathybradshaw6008]

Man your good

[@jolandatelindert5966]

❤

[@ameliaclark2947]

Love the concept. I'd like to know more about your grid process. Once you said a diagonal grid because you don't like to measure. The very reason I only used the grid method once. I'm an oil artist. Always have been because of the earthy colors. Acrylics seemed plasticity to me. But their mediums are awesome

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Amelia! Thank you! I hate wasting time measuring so I draw lines corner to corner then a line vertically down the middle and one horizontally across the middle. It's way quicker.

[@dreamcatcher3861]

I had an idea, same kind of principle but zodiac animals and other symbols as hair….you’d smash it! X

[@lydiabroderick867]

That's a great idea! My mom would love that!

[@jazminalvarado8433]

😍

[@angelaharmon9340]

Oh Yes! Love the bee head woman and the colors, design and the diagonal concept. Question about the oil paint finishing - just highlight areas, not the entire painting, right? Skin colors were beautiful and the oil peacock blue hair strands. Great! Thanks for sharing.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Angela! You are correct... I don't use oils on the entire painting. Just to emphasize certain areas.☺

[@bethhoss]

When I grow up I wanna be you 😮❤

[@aerialarboreal9005]

I Bee-lieve this is one of my favorites! The blue background really pops againt the comp' yellow and pink... Hey I like working with stencils sometimes and I was curious, have you ever used an airbrush with them? I bought a cheapy one on Amazon cus I'm crap otherwise lol... But I used it in a bokeh background fine misting circles of varying size and density and it work awesome!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

I've never tried airbrushing! I'll have to try it out sometime!❤

[@RoseMCreations]

Wow! It’s stunning love her ❤ also love the sweatshirt at the beginning is that one of your paintings on a sweatshirt? Very cool. 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Rose! It's not my art on the sweatshirt, but it is my favorite warm hoodie.❤☺

[@RoseMCreations]

@@lydiabroderick867 you should consider putting some of your pieces on sweatshirts. I would buy one in a second.

[@lydiabroderick867]

@@RoseMCreations Great idea!!! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@janinafisher101]

I really like watching this process. Did you do the MAI Mastery Program, by the way? You are so much fun to watch!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Janina, no I never did the mastery program. I wanted to, but didn't have the time or money to do it. Full time job, mortgage and being a mom was the priority. I think what they offer is an amazing program though if you have the time and money to invest.

[@mmlarson8304]

The original bee hive hair from the 50’s lol

[@lydiabroderick867]

I thought that too!😁

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

I love the work you do! You’re so talented! Question, did you train with the Milan Art Institute? Your process is very similar to what they teach, which is why I was wondering. Can’t wait for more videos!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! I never did the mastery program with the Milan Art Institute. However, I did do the oil painting essentials course when I was just starting out with oil paint. Super helpful!

[@mariaf8775]

​​@@lydiabroderick867 I absolutely love your painting style and personality as well. I discovered your channel recently and going through all your videos 😁 Love them all and I appreciate sharing your amazing creative process. I am a hobbist artist myself and considering the Milan mastery program but also as a more economical solution the oil painting course they offer. Since you undertook this one would you say it was worth the expense compared to the other courses available in skillshare, etc. I would love to know your opinion on this.

[@lydiabroderick867]

@@mariaf8775 Thank you Maria! I haven't explored Skillshare at this point. But I can highly recommend the Milan Oil course. It's far more affordable and if you're only looking to learn about oils, it's a great place to get a basic understanding of oil paint. The Milan course makes it pretty simple to start. I do think it's worth it, but there may be something equally good or even better on Skillshare. Let me know what you end up doing!

[@mariaf8775]

@@lydiabroderick867 Thank you so much for your reply! I am already enrolled in skillshare and do have some knowledge about oil painting and mediums as well as their theory on cool and warm colors. So I was wondering if I would get something more valuable in their course than oil painting basics

[@lydiabroderick867]

@@mariaf8775 If you already have the basics of oil painting, I wouldn't bother with the Milan course. I think it's more aimed toward people who have never worked with oils. It might just reiterate knowledge you already have. Hope that helps!

[@Anjuchanana2]

Could you pls link the glass pallette that you use … ur work is fantastic ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! It's actually an old glass top to a side table. I just painted the back of it.

[@Anjuchanana2]

Thank you 🤗

[@benpedro80]

Do you have website ?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I am currently working on it!☺

[@lisengel2498]

Very interesting to sat How you set up your Oil painting palet and that you use galkyd gel to help you speed up the drying time of the Oil paint. 🎶🩷🎵

[@gratefulcreations]

You’re amazing!! You give new meaning to a beehive hairdo. Always entertaining! And I always look forward to your videos. I have an idea for you. I’ll send you a message on Facebook