Abstract Realism Portrait// Texture, Layers and my Thoughts

Hey Friends!!!
I decided to talk a little in this commentary about some of my thoughts. I hope you don't mind.
I used a 24x30 inch canvas for this painting.
The texture was created with modeling paste and beach sand.
I used acrylic paint, spray paint and acrylic ink.
Main colors were:
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Cobalt Turquoise
Titanium White
Patina
Paynes Gray
Pthalo Green
Yellow Ochre
Tools:
Sea Sponge
Brushes
Palette Knives
Paper Towels
Spray bottle w/ water
Fingers
I hope you enjoy the process! Any questions, leave them in the comments!

[@rebeliousautie541]

Thank you. I am autistic, and I have really struggled to wrap my brain around how to create this kind of background, and the way you show it not only makes it look not overwhelming, which is a huge block for me...but also, I finally get it.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Paint for you. That's my #1 tip. Don't paint for money, or do commissions, they will both steal your creativity. Paint for you. The others will want to buy what you love.

[@JS-ys2uk]

I paint exclusively for money so I'll keep doing that lol

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

@@JS-ys2uk u don't get the meaning behind what I said

[@evelynstjohn985]

I love how you tell your stories as you go along. You brought me back to a childhood I had so many years ago... the freedom to explore and create and to just have fun. I love your vision on this life.

[@elainetotino8583]

I've been watching a lot of abstract art tutorials. This video touched on processes that I needed to hear and that inspired me immediately with no pondering.

[@shelinahetherington4661]

Thanks for the advice. Spot on. What an astoundingly brilliant painting!

[@chandarussell]

“Create for the pure joy of creating”. A mantra for sanity. The advice you give in this video is pure gold. I’m going to save this video for whenever I get bogged down in responsibilities and life in general to remind myself to have fun.

[@MissIdolize]

I agree with Lydia - and with everything you said. Just so happens I am bogged down right now and in desperate need of some creative escape, so this message came along at the exact right time. Now I'm off to have fun..😁 Thank you!

[@HelonQuiggins]

Thank you for showing AND explaining what works for you.

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Lydia, I continue to be one of your biggest fans and your paintings never disappoint, including this one!! I absolutely love all the layers, the depth and watching the process of it developing before our eyes! Your talent truly inspires me to try things that I’ve never had the confidence to try! My goal is to one day be even a fraction of the artist that you are! Beautiful job my friend!! 🤗😍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!! That means a lot to me!❤❤❤

[@WaterfallAcrylics]

Treesie! So glad you found Lydia too! How are ya darling!?

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@WaterfallAcrylics Somehow I want to say, I found her through you , My friend…so Thank You! She’s amazing! I’m doing well and getting ready for a big show! Missing you ladies very much and hoping you had a great Thanksgiving!! 🤗😘

[@TreesieParadisArt]

@@WaterfallAcrylics Somehow I want to say, I found her through you , My friend…so Thank You! She’s amazing! I’m doing well and getting ready for a big show! Missing you ladies very much and hoping you had a great Thanksgiving!! 🤗😘

[@worldofreena]

Big Fan❤

[@babs6504]

Only a beautiful soul can do this type of art! And it was cray cray that you had concern over your creation- your work is perfection!

[@nadiaberrehili9843]

Comment vous remercier Lydia pour votre générosité de nous montrer votre travail magnifique . Je réalise des portraits au charcoal mais votre démonstration me donne le courage de vaincre mon appréhension de les réaliser sur toile. Encore une fois merci 😍🥰

[@lydiabroderick867]

That's wonderful Nadia! Thank you for your comment.❤

[@nadiaberrehili9843]

@@lydiabroderick867 Que Dieu vous bénisse😍

[@chrystalj3532]

Beautiful work. I love your style.

[@jmvanzalinge5023]

Wow! I clicked on this for art tips and got a bonus therapy session. Thank you, I needed that. 🙏🏻

[@dot_t]

I love this piece and the message with it! Thank you! ❤️✨

[@thehumanatelier]

😮good artwork fellow artist ❄️💙.

[@liz-anna2365]

I love your work and that you are willing to share your process to inspire others. Thank you!

[@shanerohane7494]

I used to draw people with chicken wings for arms...so, an abstract expressionist at the age of 9 was born😅. I don't know when it happened, but I noticed I started hating everything I did, artistically, creatively, life-wise--it all soured on me. I don't know if I'm kinder to myself now, but it's better than it was. I love your videos, your message, and your artistic voice Lydia 🙂.

[@garaughty]

Brilliant work, awesome technique !

[@facom40]

Congratulations Lydia, it's amazing ! You're a great artist !

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Beautiful "onion"! I love your art. You made learning fun :)

[@claudiaguzman6092]

Truly mesmerizing watching your work and see how it becomes a total work of art!

[@kinafari]

Ok this was amazing video! Your artwork but also your wise words ❤ and your videos inspire me to dig out my supplies and start creating ❤Thank you ❤

[@barblamont8907]

Fantastic! I love it. Thank you

[@markoartist5273]

Thank you for this lesson! Your recomendations are gold!

[@reneemallinson388]

Love this. Thank you!

[@RamonaJohnson-qh3ox]

Love your commentary on the creation process. Sage advice! Love your art.

[@kaa6919]

Wonderful! Inspirational! Thanks for the vision of freedom here!

[@simonestroud2614]

This painting is absolutely stunning!!!! I'm in awe. Love your process, your thoughts, your words.

[@nomadartlife]

Wow! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@christinebarone2151]

Wow, beautiful. Thank you for this message.

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

What an amazing painting and the advice on creating and playing is brilliant and resonates so much truth.❤💕

[@decesare6]

Love the art. Love the commentary. You're awesome!

[@susanwhite6158]

Sage advice, solid advice, soulful work. Thanks

[@judilynn9569]

This painting is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

[@janiene-gq4mg]

I really love your style ❤ and learning a lot as a beginner in painting. Love your humour too.

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So beautiful, I love this ❤

[@octaviopena1520]

Beautifully said and beautiful art work as always ❤

[@DGI300]

This is the first painting of yours that I saw. It took my breath away... seance then I could not stop seeing ALL of your gorgious videos. (you are kissed by the gods of inspiration. for sure!) But something brings me back to this one...

[@Lazarusart]

Beautiful painting, so glad I found your channel, very inspirational. I really need to get back to my traditional painting.

[@donmorris618]

Absolutely awesome------ this style of art is so appealing to me -----cant wait to give it a shot & create something inspired by u---- Thank you so much for sharing your talent ❤

[@franscronje1939]

Holy Cow. How beautiful is that. I do compare myself to you and I obviously still have a long way to go. Your technical ability for facial realism, combines with abstract chaos is mind blowing 😮

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!❤

[@kliu3812]

i love seeing how much your art improves!

[@shireestainer3034]

Absolutely beautiful, Lydia ❤

[@thinkmach01]

Great advice and beautiful painting! Thanks for changing my mindset on this ❤

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"I don't know what I'm doing, but I know I can do it!!" Love your channel~!! Glad I found you!! Thanks so much!! ❤😊

[@silviasunesen7649]

Spectacular painting Thank you for the discussion. Very honest and real.

[@ibelf2465]

I am totally in love with this! Amazing

[@howlingwind1937]

Your painting turned out mighty fine, beautiful, thank you for sharing. Cheers!

[@elconsultoriodecandida7304]

Great piece and very useful thoughts about Life and art.Gracias.

[@theresarubletz8801]

Ohhhhhh. If it wasn’t for the fact, I would wake the household, I would start now, because of your inspiration. I am happiest when I paint loosely , and with texture.with a beautiful face emerging as well. Absolutely inspired. Tomorrow the housework can wait. Thank you. Love her.

[@jamesnixon3616]

Beautiful, thanks for the inspiration

[@jeanunderhill3868]

I love that so much. ❤️

[@arishagull3712]

You gave me a new inspiration.thank u ❤

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Gorgeous piece!

[@MichelDespres]

Wow, I love it ! Thanks for the inspiring mind set !

[@dianecharest8365]

You are an amazing artist. Ty for sharing the process

[@paintwithmeboquete]

Beautiful painting and I love the direction your talent has taking you

[@simpleartofhealing286]

gorgeous!

[@julietrodriguez381]

This is absolutely amazing! I'm new to painting, used mostly graphite and charcoal for portraits. You so inspire me to be free and just create with paint! thank you for the encouragement!

[@Sammy_019]

Beautiful just exquisite!

[@Italianrumcake]

Thank you so much for the inspiring words. I love your work

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I love you!! You are so frickin insightful. 🤘😎🎨

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I so totally needed to find you and your awesome videos and art work.... and sense of humor! I have the most horrible Artist block and lost my self confidence ! Your words are exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you soooooooooo much!

[@chosenheir3055]

Wow beautiful.

[@soniaparchet444]

I love your artwork 👍

[@Tuija-Si]

This is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your videos a lot. Cannot get to my studio and work. Something is keeping me stuck !!!! Thank you Lydia 💞

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Amazing!!

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Fabulous once again.

[@Kokoh15]

Wow!!! What an amazing video!!! Thank you!!!

[@Mistiquex]

It's awsome! What comparing. Your art is beautiful!

[@TeeBoyd88]

I loved hearing your thoughts, you definitely should do more videos like this. If I could buy everything in art that brings me peace & gratitude, I would happily go hungry to be surrounded by them all.

[@kindredspiritfly]

I stumbled onto your youtube video today! I am an abstract painter, and have been lost lately for inspiration. Loved your work and it truly inspired me!! You are so real!

[@DGI300]

Me too... This is one of the most beautiful portraits I have seen! ❤

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Amazing & liberating 👏👏👏

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I'm in love with your artwork!! You're amazing, you make it look so simple, that's talent!!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Debbie!!!❤

[@johnhaywood6358]

I love this painting

[@jinnyroach9525]

Love it

[@binadevi481]

Im so glad I chanced upon your video. Love your thought process and how you apply it to your work!! Thank you for sharing! You just got another fan! 😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Bina!!!❤❤❤

[@kccolby7562]

Love the sentiment. The painting AGAIN is gorgeous. The portraits are so life like, and you somehow capture a mood. Your colors are where you shine. 🌸

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Kc!!!💖💖💖

[@tannaorr4133]

Gorgeous Lydia! Love your videos and watching you create. Very inspiring!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tanna!!!

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This was a wonderful video, both the message and the art work!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Cindy!!!

[@ms.denise5678]

Thanks for your encouragement....love your process and painting

[@lydiabroderick867]

❤❤❤ Thank you!

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This is such an awe moment, a very beautiful piece of art.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@MindGymMeditations]

Love all the commentary

[@mattschtick]

Your painting is fabulous and your advice is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, thank you.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad! Thank you!!!

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This is exactly what I needed. I rarely comment on things but I wanted to say thanks! 👍🏻👏🏻

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[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!💖💖💖

[@katgreen6431]

Lydia OMG! WOW! YOU touched my heart and my soul as continued to work on my own art. This is just what I needed for I am constantly trying to understand myself with my own art and creating. My brain goes different ways then what I am told in learning. And that's ok. My best work is when I let go. So thank you for this beautiful piece. You are my favorite artist on this big wide world of internet, you have taught me so much. Many blessings throughout this holiday and this piece is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your amazing experience and talent. Forever a fan! Kat

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Kat!!! Your comment brings me so much joy! Life is an amazing journey and the art we create is our personal visual diary. Many blessings to you as well.❤❤❤

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Thank you.... I really like your attitude......🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ferneseller816]

Your work is beautiful and really inspiring. I watch your videos before I start a new painting as you have so many great techniques. I’m a new artist trying to discover who I am and usually my painting ends up completely different from what i set out to achieve but I’m living the moment and enjoying the process ❤x

[@Dorisita9]

Very beautiful. Listening to your voice the music and watching you do this fantastic painting was so calming and beautiful ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you❤❤❤

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Extraordinary!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@10w40lynn]

This is good. Again, there’s a soulful element to this composition..

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GREAT-LOVE YOUR WORK!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!❤

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I am trully inspired. Thank you!

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I'm so glad!!! Thank you Bernadette!😊

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Fantastic, keep being you!

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Thank you Sharon!!!❤

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[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@leslierein6075]

Oh yeah, love your process and just subscribed so I can learn more. I like what you say and how you say it. I feel like I’m on the road with layering but often I get total stuck and can’t move forward. If I have a plan in my head sometimes that helps but I’m lousy sticking with plans. Copying someone else doesn’t help either, just need to keep the energy flowing and experiment.