Abstract Realism Tutorial// Tiger Painting

[@YesidGarcia-c3y]

Love your art Lydia❤

[@FeliciaRoseArt2]

I'm an artist as well. But didn't start working in mixed media until after college because it was never taught in school. And I took art classes ha. I didn't know abstract realism is a thing. And I think this is the exact style I've been looking for my whole life! I love it!!

[@marythomas5656]

That's a really nice compliment! I felt the same about certain artists on KZbin over time and now Lydia is a true inspiration to me.

[@lianabrennan6970]

Lidia your art is absolutely amazing and you are very talented. Could not find anyone who would encourage and teach me shift from realism to something more contemporary until i run into your channel - thank you so much!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Liana!!!❤😊

[@8433alice]

So much life in your paintings! So much depth in your lights and darks. So much richness in your colours. Thank you!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much 😀

[@melodyroth5565]

Love your videos and your humor! The music also makes me want to dance. Lol and paint!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much Melody!!!😁❤

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

Fantastic Lydia! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@amandaryan6450]

Lydia ❤🎨 Thank you you beautiful creative soul 👍🏻😍😘

[@lydiabroderick867]

Amanda ❤❤❤

[@staceygrimes4107]

Thank you for sharing this fabulous tutorial! 🩷

[@StudioGriffel]

Beautiful! Love all the layers and your use of colours

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Wanda!!!

[@mailie6403]

I keep going back to look at this work of art. My absolute favourite. thank you for your tutorials.

[@MysticalWren]

Amazing! And so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your piece & process. ☺️✌️

[@avanellehansen4525]

i admire your bold risk taking! Such exciting paintings with great energy.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! Avanelle is such a cool name!❤

[@RoseMCreations]

Wow! Love all the layers. In awe 😮

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Rose!!!☺

[@simaabedini5908]

Because of your vids and because of you , I made my First abstract realism , I am so proud of . Thank you for being here to teach .

[@lydiabroderick867]

That's amazing Sima!!! That makes me so happy!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kyelesley7498]

Wow, so much going on with this painting! It’s kind of like looking into someone’s mind… Maybe yours… And seeing all the layers, thoughts, potential, you name it! I love the look on the tiger’s face! He’s taking it all in, but he’s guarded! Great video, great painting!😀

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks mom!!! There is a lot going on and I love it! My mind tends to be busy.❤❤❤

[@grumpyart73]

I am so inspired by your work, absolutely efin awesome

[@judithlund4346]

Great painting …….. loved watching it evolve. Every time I thought you were finished you kept going, adding more. ❤️🥰

[@gratefulcreations]

Once again..an amazing piece!! Love your instruction

[@rital3406]

I love, love, love this piece! Tigers are my favorite Animal and to add the mixed media elements to it is an explosion of creativity. Thank you for providing this content.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I love the big cats! Tigers have that dangerous beauty... It's just captivating! Thank you!❤

[@midwestmonster311]

That red really sets the tone of the piece. Very cool works as always!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@MandaPanda254]

Flipping amazing!!

[@ruachadam5227]

....sublime...

[@neondabo]

Just found you...This is great! Thanks for sharing. I'm so about process.

[@bexairbrushing]

inspired to give your tutorial a go.

[@mariachaverri7607]

Love it❤

[@sharonevans8504]

Thanks for sharing how to layer for abstract background!😊 love your work!

[@tracytruhlarik6525]

Hello from Canada Just came back from our cottage, turned on the computer and there you were with another fantastic look into your process. Thank You for sharing

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tracy!!!❤❤❤

[@carolehlinger932]

That is awesome! Enjoy your journey. I am having so much fun texture painting. Thanks!

[@lydiabroderick867]

That's great Carol!!!❤

[@OlgierdKostanowicz]

I love it, amazing.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@tinastewart1496]

Stunning! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@teresamazotti1315]

I love this!!!

[@simaabedini5908]

I can't sketch I am thinking to glue the gel print I made to the canvas with gel medium. You totally inspired me. Thank you

[@lydiabroderick867]

Good idea!!!☺

[@nightmary]

I could get lost in this piece. Hours later someone would have to come into the room and tell me to shut my mouth and blink. Yummy! And your music is dope.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Mary! Yes... There's a lot going on in this piece! I love it!❤☺

[@willowwilson5358]

So beautiful 😍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@solarpanelcleaning-t9d]

Stunning!! As always you have nailed it❣️I might have mentioned that I love predators 😁, my daughter got me a sign "crazy cat lady"... Love the colours, textured layering and atmosphere with the majestic tiger🙌🏻. I know it takes time to make these videos but I really enjoy them, very inspirational and gets the juices flowing 💖🌹

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Catherine!!! I love the big cats! Tigers are definitely my favorites. I am unfortunately allergic to the smaller version of felines. 😻💖

[@shonasutley4420]

Soooo gorgeous!!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@deanofrankenstein6391]

This is simply amazing. Holy smokes, all those layers, colors, & mediums! I'm a big fan of abstract painting, & your style is mind blowing because it's just so cool & well executed. And it seems to flow from your head to your hands effortlessly. Phenomenal!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Deano! I try to let things flow as much as possible, but sometimes my left brain gets in the way. When I start analyzing and critiquing what I'm doing, I know it's time for a break.☺

[@robynburgess3995]

Thank you I was looking for the base painting with acrylics before moving into oils. This is perfect, thank you so much!.

[@katherinedesormeaux5809]

This is just the thing I needed right now!😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad!❤❤❤

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

Traumhaft schön !!!!!!!!!° ❤❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Frederica!!!❤❤❤

[@palmeolive4399]

I just love you!

[@annakatharinaschnell7752]

Thank you very much! Your videos are so helpful!

[@williamlaforge4517]

You are an amazing talent!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@cindythoms7246]

Love your art!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@daadinaanikahaniyan]

Wonderful creativity. Simply Amazing Lydia, keep it up. ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alieneiasillo7148]

You are so talented 😊 I love your art!

[@sapphireblue222]

Oh Lydia! It's fantastic!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!❤❤❤

[@janebrownell6828]

Love your work and will catch your previous videos. New subscriber here via Michelle Galley.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Jane!!! Michelle is awesome!❤

[@stephaniepotterart]

Really wonderful! ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Stephanie!!!💖

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Amazing! I think you'd love the project/book "Disrupted Realism" by JOhn Seed and the work of Zoey Frank and Alyssa Monks!

[@lydiabroderick867]

I will check them out! Thank you!❤

[@dianeo]

I love the idea of Abstract Realism and think your work is pretty awesome. I appreciate the techniques described. Now, how do I explain this style to my husband? He asks: Why the musical notes? Why the numbers? I explained they were design elements and sometimes had a symbolic meaning. Maybe you can explain that part better, LOL.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Diane, thank you! A lot of the imagery, numbers and musical notes have personal meaning to me. I have been a musician (piano) for over 30 years. The numbers can represent different things. In the Tiger painting 3 6 & 5 are in different places on the canvas but represent the cycle of 1 year. 3 2 1 is a countdown of sorts. Hope that helps!❤☺

[@dianeo]

@@lydiabroderick867 Yes! Thank you. I figured the 3 2 1 was a countdown. I love piano and have played it myself mostly by ear for many years. 👍 Thanks for your reply ☺️

[@stephenhart4925]

Fantastic work, do you unwrap the new canvas and paint straight on it or do u prep by gesso first?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I do prep canvases most of the time with gesso or modeling paste then gesso depending on what I plan to paint. 😊

[@stephenhart4925]

@@lydiabroderick867 thank you for the reply, once again brilliant work and thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@cherylannha]

Did you use a stencil for the tiger? Love your work

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! No, it's a drawing from a royalty free photo I found on unsplash.com You can find it if you search for "Tiger".❤

[@avanellehansen4525]

i never would have thought to wet the canvas with water under the spray paint!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Right??? It works really well, but only with water based spray paint. 😁

[@sandyshinno4050]

Love your style. Do you have a web site where you sell your paintings or prints. I mainly do portraits but want to add interest in my background. Thank you.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Sandy! My website is currently under construction. Tech stuff isn't my strength so it takes me longer to do website things.😳☺

[@marythomas5656]

Lydia, do you happen to knwo the maker of the musical notes stencil youre using? Its cool.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Mary! There is a link in the description of the video for that stencil. 😊

[@joannasundquist8494]

❤

[@lisengel2498]

Do youhave any tricks or tips for sketching the beautifull Tiger? 🎶❤️🎵

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Lis, that tiger was probably the hardest sketch I've ever done because the background was so busy. If I were to do it again, I would have blocked out the area in one color to make it easier to see the lines. ☺

[@simaabedini5908]

You makes it so easy, but my anxiety kicks in when I’m by the canvas 😂

[@lydiabroderick867]

Some days are easier than others. I have rough days where I have to step away.😁

[@teresamazotti1315]

What squeege do you use? I can't find one I like.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I just have a cheap plastic one that I picked up at the hardware store.😊

[@teresamazotti1315]

@@lydiabroderick867 that's what I have. I will try another one.

[@K_kreates]

Love your work, however I don’t think I could purchase all those art supplies $$$$$$$$$$

[@tannaorr4133]

Love your work!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!❤