Acrylic abstract with markmaking, oilpastels

Acrylic abstract with markmaking. I love to paint with spatula, charcoal, oilpastels, chinamarkers and Derwent sticks or pencils. The next video will be with my new camcorder. I hope that the film will be better.

[@willcarney4424]

I loved when you added more lightness at the end.

[@willcarney4424]

Love the process.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@sashadawnn1720]

I was in suspense the entire video. I have been trying my hand at abstracts for the past month or so and markmaking is new to me. I never know what layer to apply things on because I am never certain what layer will be my last. Your process is different than others I have been watching. I enjoyed seeing your work progress, thanks for sharing.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@artworld9799]

Very beautiful abstract painting with pastel!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@sdouba]

Thank you Conny for this exceptionally inspiring video.

[@davecameron5355]

Beautiful. You manage to produce such a sense of depth in this picture, a feeling of space in a purely abstract piece. Great to see how the composition develops out of what, on the surface, appears to be a chaotic process. I would love to be able to paint with such freedom, allowing the image to grow naturally. Thank you.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Dave, Thank you so much for the kind words. It makes me so happy to read something so beautiful. Kind regards Conny

[@EclecticCollageArt1095]

This is beautiful. It's so hard to know when to stop. I thought it was perfect at 8:33.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for your kind words and your suggestion. It's true, every artist has to decide for himself when the picture is ready. That is a matter of taste. For me it is so that I feel very well for myself where I want to go and when the picture is finished for me and only for me. But I find it very exciting that you stopped earlier. Thank you for your words. KInd regards Conny

[@EclecticCollageArt1095]

@@ConnyLehmann Conny, you're very welcome and thanks for your reply!💕

[@anthony71571]

I think she had about 5 solid different paintings in one.

[@lindacompton2339]

Hey there I am new to abstract and art all together just started painting. I love abstract but still watching others. I don’t know if I have the gift but I will try it. Thanks for sharing your gift!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Linda, thank you for your kind words. abstraction comes from deep within the soul. Anyone can do that. You just have to give yourself time and paint what's inside you. Have fun exploring this lovely hobby. KInd regards Conny

[@lindacompton2339]

@@ConnyLehmann thanks Connie for sharing your gift. I guess in time I will grow in the world of art.

[@candyparker189]

Loved watching your process and the end result is beautiful.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much dear Candy. I'm very happy that you like the video.

[@edwinarowan5544]

Love your work! Thanks for sharing your process.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much

[@MuyGonzo]

Love the layering. May I ask what your fixative/varnish process is for the combo of acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel? And what products you might use to do it? Cheers!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much. For Varnish the work i use SCHMINCKE Aerospray Acryl Firnis, Neutral when the work is finished.

[@smat2272]

Beautiful!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you

[@ProDoc18]

This is beautiful. This type of art makes really regret not focusing in my art class in high school. Keep doing great work!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much for the kind words

[@metalcomposition]

To me it looked like something really phenomenal and rich at 07:59 And then you began to undo everything but putting white/light grey over 90 percent of the work.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for your words. Yes, painting is always a personal thing. Everyone sees it differently and that's a good thing.

[@metalcomposition]

@@ConnyLehmann Sure. The particularities are variant. And I suppose, if one wants to say, abstract is about pushing the envelope as to what can be appreciated in complexity. You call it layering though. Is it layering when you might as well have just put white, or do the patterns of other tones behind play a part in the eventual tones?

[@Blitzkrieg501]

Thank you so much for this video. I was completely enamored with the process and each part of it's progression was just so exciting. I'm a beginner with painting and this was just so inspiring to watch. I really, really enjoyed it.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Nick, Thank you very much for your kind words regarding my painting. Just for information: I'm working on an abstract painting online workshop that will probably be available by the end of March. In this course I paint 2 pictures from beginning to end and share all my thoughts and knowledge. There are also videos about mark making tools and color mixing. The course is for beginners as well as advanced. It's like you're sitting in my studio. i will offer a very cheap introductory price. More information will follow on this channel Best regards Conny

[@Blitzkrieg501]

@@ConnyLehmann Oh, how awesome of you! I’m following and have your notifications on, so I will definitely be keeping an eye open for that. Thanks so much.

[@tomduckworth8335]

I am trying so hard to wrap my head around this. I really like it very much love your brush work and lines everything. I guess right now I’m a landscape/ figure painter and I would like to move in a direction like this. I studied cubist work many years ago but I don’t know if that really helps me relate. Right now I just don’t understand all the layers. So much goes down only to be completely covered. I guess my issue could be that as I work marks and line and color are meant to represent something so covering that up is foreign to me. I will watch this over and over until I understand. I hope.

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Tom, thank you for your words. I always start my pictures freely and intuitively; I do not know the fear of the empty screen. Everything that gives pleasure and has to be tried out, I somehow integrate into the picture. I experiment, let myself drift and see where my picture wants to take me. I paint free of rules, exclusively guided by feeling, expression, inspiration and bauble. The result is secondary; the way there an experience shaped by pure lust in painting. I try to admit everything and put the joy in the foreground. I need every layer, even if you don't see them at the end. I know they are all there. Try to paint without overthinkink too much. Hope that helps. Kind regards Conny

[@bradeedwards2505]

AMAZING piece Conny sorry for the hater below. Beautiful job and thanks for showing us your process. :-)

[@ConnyLehmann]

thank you very much for the kind words. I am touched to read something beautiful. Many thanks

[@robertwebber8672]

So many times i wanted you to stop because I liked how it was. But I have to admit I loved your process and the end result is really cool and somehow sums up all the bits when I wanted you to stop! Best R

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much. I love layers so that I first make the layer structure and then decide what the picture wants and what I want. It's like a dialogue

[@alanhillier1033]

Enjoyed this Conny so I’ve subscribed 👍🏼

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Andy, thank you so much

[@lucillefemine2339]

Love it, great painting. I'm discovering this mixed media technique and enjoying it. Thanks. Is that paper or canvas?

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much, i am happy that you love this video. In this video i painted on heavy watercolor paper 640g. Kind regards Conny

[@jonathanwilliams4149]

Hi. Do you ever paint acrylic over your oil pastels? I’ve always heard you can’t. If not, how do you keep from doing this in your painting? Thx!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Hello, I actually make sure not to use oil pastels under acrylic. But if that happens anyway, it's not so bad. What I avoid is painting large oilpastel areas under acrylic. However, little lines and scribbles don't bother me. I've never noticed a problem.

[@jonathanwilliams4149]

@@ConnyLehmann Thank you very much for answering !! You’re very talented!!

[@lindasamuels792]

Love this! Do you allow drying time in between?

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you so much, i like to paint in many layers. therefore i also allow drying times in between. I usually solve this problem by painting at least 3 pictures at a time. So my flow doesn't stop.

[@violameyer2656]

This painting had many exciting moments .....

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you Viola

[@PatriseHenkel]

love your palette

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you

[@rolandanielsjamie]

Using oil pastels with acrylic is ok? I thought oil and water based don’t mix?

[@ConnyLehmann]

it is important when you put the oil pastels on your picture. If you do that at the end, then there is no problem at all. Not a good advise is, put oilpastels on the first layer. Hope that helps.

[@Kerri-AnnLoves2Craft]

Apsolutley stunning I shared this on my FB page

[@ConnyLehmann]

Dear Kerri-Ann, to read your words make me totally happy. Thank you so much

[@Kerri-AnnLoves2Craft]

It’s Apsolutley stunning I love your work ♥️♥️♥️

[@sabesart4582]

ich bin wirklich begeistert von deinen Werken....mir gefällt jedes ohne Ausnahme :-) Was ich gerne wissen würde ...dieses braun mit dem rotgelben Schimmer...was ist das für eine Farbe und von welchem Hersteller? Es gefällt mir total gut :-)

[@ConnyLehmann]

Danke vielmals für Deine lieben Worte. Es freut mich sehr, dass Dir meine Bilder gefallen. Die Farbe, die Dir so gut gefällt ist Quinacridon Nickelazogold von der Firma Golden. Du kannst diese über Gerstaecker bestellen. Sie ist leider ein bisschen teuer, aber extrem ergiebig. Ich habe diese Farbe als Golden fluid acrylics aber auch als Golden heavy Body acrylic. Unten die links zu beiden Golden Konsistenzen. www.gerstaecker.ch/Farben-Hilfsmittel/Pouring-Resin-Art/Farbe-Pigmente/GOLDEN-FLUID-ACRYLICS-Acrylfarbe.html und www.gerstaecker.ch/GOLDEN-ACRYLICS-Heavy-Body-Acrylfarbe.html Ich wünsche Dir einen schönen Abend. Liebe Grüsse Conny

[@sabesart4582]

@@ConnyLehmann ich danke dir für die super ausführliche Antwort...erlebt man selten auf youtube :-) diese Farbe verwendest du immer wieder und ich hab mir schon einen Wolf gesucht danach ....ich hoffe ich kann irgendwann wenigstens im Entferntesten so kreativ sein wie du und vor allem so loslassen beim Malen.

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@sabesart4582 Es freut mich, dass ich helfen konnte. Und das mit dem Loslassen kommt schon. Alles braucht seine Zeit.LG

[@jennifer7870]

Hello, I love this. Will you please list the products you used? Colors, and the mark making materials/specifics. Thank you!

[@ConnyLehmann]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I use at the begin charcoal, color black and Art graf, color ochre. Because they are watersolubile, they will smear with water. because I want this to be waterproof, I use an acrylic medium (in my case golden satin liquid) to incorporate both into my picture. After drying, the first layer of paint is water-resistant. The colors i used are Golden Quinacridon nickelazogold (this is the orange one) , Golden titanwhite, Golden carbonblack, Golden Indigo, Golden phtaloblue greenish. All the other colors are mixes of this. For example: when you mix the Golden phtaloblue greenish with the Golden Quinacridon nickelazogold and a little black, you will have the dark green i have used. Try to make various mixtures from the colors that I have listed. You will see that the result will be very beautiful. With black you will darken the colors, with the white you will lighten the colors or colormixes. At the end i use a black chinamarker for the scribbles. Then i use some brushes and spatulas. I hope that helps.if you have another question, please ask me. KInd regards Conny

[@jennifer7870]

@@ConnyLehmann Oh wow! I can't thank you enough. I am new at painting, so it may take me a moment to digest this. I'd like to order these online. I'd be so grateful to ask you more questions in the near future. Thank you! Virtual hug! I love your work. You are so talented!

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@jennifer7870I am very happy if I could help you. In England there is the Jacksons Art, they have almost everything I need. www.jacksonsart.com Kind regards and thank you for your kind words about my art. Conny

[@jacquelinetermaat3]

I loved it before it was overdone

[@ConnyLehmann]

Hello Jacqueine, thank you for your honest words. With paintings, that is always very personal. The question when is a painting finished is hard. Sometimes we overdone it and sometimes not. Kind regards Conny

[@firdouschoudhury6401]

Sorry This cant be a piece one would bargain to buy

[@garycantara8081]

While I loved the start of this painting, and the artist's mark making, and did not object to all the layering that seemed to go on forever, I do have to say that the end product is unfortunately like a hotel painting, nothing special, one of those abstracts you see a million times when traveling. There's is absolutely nothing unique about it. With this end, the long subtractive/additive process entailed seems both laborious and beside the point, merely an exercise in ego. But I guess whatever makes your boat float.

[@nimitgoswami1]

Sorry to say but this is insult to artists

[@bradeedwards2505]

I'm sorry but first your comment is insulting to an artist. Also, I am an artist that paints in 6 different mediums and styles and if you don't understand abstract styles then I suggest you do some research. Im insulted by your comment and I have sold high end abstract art in 15 galleries nationwide and Conny's work is amazing!!!!

[@ConnyLehmann]

@@bradeedwards2505 thank you very much for the kind words. I am touched to read something beautiful. Many thanks

[@veepatel6735]

Idiotic comment, art has no limits or rules, very inspiring Connie

[@marychristophi6688]

Well I think she is absolutely amazing 😍 I think you are a insult

[@user-go7kc5ww9o]

Конни, здравствуй! Час тому увидела тебя и твои работы и спасибо за полет твоих рук по картине! Это свобода самовыражения и ты ее показываешь, успехов и удачи!!! Те из вас, кому не нравится работы Конни могут написать свои картины и получить удовольствие от себя.