How to Create an Abstract Painting: My Process (PART 1) / Art with Adele

HOW TO CREATE AN ABSTRACT PAINTING: MY PROCESS // Whether it’s abstract art in oils or acrylics, you can pick up new ideas for your paintings just by watching other artists as they paint. I hope you can add to your toolbox of abstract painting techniques by watching this first of two videos on my process of creating an acrylic abstract painting.
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[@Ra1276]

I seen atleast 20 good paintings out of this one painting...you should take photos of the painting every couple of minutes or so...you would have so many cool photographs and differant paintings...

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Great idea to take photos at different stages. I get so involved in the painting I forget. 🌸

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Tomoko in 4k Yes! That’s my process too.

[@victormadero5222]

Beautiful technique, I spend a lot of time watching with admiration. Thank you.❤❤

[@angelanewman2412]

Hi Adele. Not only do I love your abstract pieces, I love your passion, enthusiasm, teaching and simple explanations. I was wondering if you could possible make a video on painting abstract purely from emotion, as I am having difficulties with even knowing where to start. You are the most inspirational artist I have found, you always put a smile on my face and I just love watching you work.. Thank you so much for sharing your process, hints and tips on this channel, you really do help so many people x

[@helenchambers9246]

Lockdown in Minnesota. How wonderful to find you-you are inspiringing me in so many ways. I have been a painter and have done collage much of my life. I went on utube to see if there was something new for me. YES. I am ready to go. Thank you

[@MaliMaslacak526]

Dear Adele, THANK YOU so much for showing us your painting process ❤ It's been real fun to watch you create as well! This is the first video of yours I ever watched and already I've subscribed because THIS right here is a golden opportunity to learn. 💐

[@HeatherMaderArt]

My channel has been primarily fluid art up until now but I feel my heart being pulled in this direction ...lol. I love your teaching style and explanations. Thank you for sharinf

[@shelleylawrence3340]

Adele, I discovered your perfectly produced tutorials 3 days ago and have binge-watched you ever since including the interview you gave to your charming son. You, in my opinion, are a born teacher and a very gracious one at that. I'm riveted to your process. In short order I've made improvements I wouldn't have known to make had I not learned them from you. Please continue to lead us. Your work is, as everyone knows, so interesting. For me, it is full of secrets and I love to stare at your completed pieces. Stay safe and thank you for giving of your time this way!

[@niranjanipanveli4168]

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[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I'm so happy to hear that Shelley! I love to share what I do and make it more possible for others to make great abstract art. Welcome!!

[@punmargaret]

I took a couple classes in Paris. The teacher used similar techniques and style as yours especially with base coat and using a lot of water to let it drip:) created great effects! Love how you tied branches to the brushes, loved to try this one. Thanks again!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

The brush with the branch is just an added tool which helps you not have control over the mark making. I love the surprises that happen with it. 🌸

[@valerietillman7131]

First time watcher. Your dialog and demonstration are perfect for Me!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I am so glad that the way I teach has resonated with you. I love hearing that feedback.🌸

[@Suz52]

I wish I had had YOU as my first & only teachers. She didn’t care for my style. So interesting to me, because I do so many of the same things you do … self-taught, experimenting, no beginning objective in mind and loving using different tools and types of paint!!!

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Susan

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Your videos are a piece of art, just like your paintings!

[@cloudyxsxies583]

mhm

[@bowenrylan5873]

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[@zaidendeandre5682]

@Bowen Rylan Instablaster :)

[@bowenrylan5873]

@Zaiden Deandre Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@bowenrylan5873]

@Zaiden Deandre it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out !

[@leytannn]

This is so helpful, just a beginner here. I alwas admire art, but the problem is idk how to draw. I love colors and the freedom of art and makes me happy when i do it

[@tinaboomerina1607]

Adele, I'm so glad this popped up on my feed. I saw this before but I forgot which color you used. You should link to golden products and tools. I prefer buying my paints at blick but I buy all my brushes and painting tools on amazon. I'd rather have a few nickels go to you through an affiliate program than have it go to some faceless corporation. If you have a large viewership, it can add up.

[@maryjanesnoddy3105]

Thank you for telling us that almost all the time you do not know what you are going to paint when you start a painting. I rarely know that myself and it almost always changes throughout my painting . I like surprises as well.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you!

[@jasonjason9436]

To say thank you seem inadequate to express my joy at finding your site. Thank for sharing your talents and techniques in these two incredible videos. I am truly inspired to paint again. Thank You!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I am thrilled that watching my videos has inspired you to paint again. Thank you so much for watching.

[@IamwhatIam2012]

LOVE painting intuitively as well!! I’m gonna follow your dark background idea…. Thanks! ❤

[@tammywise8878]

I love your style and personality! I like when you said you like surprises. I call it accidental art! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindarubenfeld9783]

I learn so much from your inner thinking about what you are doing. I hear the same things in my mind when I do my paintings. Thank you so much

[@tahranour1403]

Thank you so much as much as I adore your art,,,I believe that your real art is in the way you hold us mesmerized to the screen throughout the video and the confidence you ignite in us so much that we immediately feel the best ...... thank you

[@bettyrodriguez3244]

Thank you Adele. I love your channel. I am wondering if it would be okay (would it make a difference) to use a lesser quality raw umber acrylic paint (student grade as opposed to professional grade) as the first layer since that first layer is going to be covered up....or do you recommend using the highest quality paint that one can afford ... from beginning to end.

[@porter1149]

such a good artist but this VOICE OVER IS AMAZING

[@Leenas-Art]

Adele, Thank you so much for your video's. You are the best of the best when it comes to teaching and making it fun. I love painting abstract art , however, whenever it takes me and I LOVE watching your video's.

[@magee113]

Sign of a dedicated artist: Hold paintbrush with teeth while using hands to do other work and tweaks! LOVE IT!!! You have spoken to my inner artist!!! 💚💛💜

[@simonbarrett8628]

This is Great and very inspiring. I have been looking at buying an Abstract painting which I like but I simply cannot afford it , so I think I’m going to buy the paints and brushes myself and have a go with these techniques. Thank You Adele😍

[@marissakaneck8785]

I'm pretty new at working with acrylics and new at abstract (learned oil basics and pastels first), and have been at a total loss for how to create some great abstract work. Your videos are SO helpful, thank you! And the branches on the brushes are GENIUS! I feel inspired 😊✨

[@self-ocuppied_person]

omg… that is so beautiful

[@redmonroe5894]

I want to get back it to art, and you have inspired me to do abstracts thank you, I think it will help clear my mind to from constantly thinking on life's problems. 😊

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Great video. Thanks so much Adele 😊

[@zaramayne2444]

So very inspirational ....I'm so moved by what you've demonstrated Many blessings from Zara

[@mrmathmonkey]

Check out Scott industrial towels. Mechanics use them. They are almost like fabric, very durable so you use fewer of them than regular paper towels.

[@haifakadi]

I really appreciate your generosity and your incredible teaching talents.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you are learning something.

[@artysqueezy184]

Do you soft body acrylics? What brand do you use...Golden? Thanks for your really great videos

[@ezfitchick]

Looks like Golden Fluid acrylics

[@freogirl7956]

Thank you for demonstrating your techniques in so much depth. You are an amazing teacher 🎨 ❤️

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you so much. My teaching style is just me sharing. I don’t believe in perfection and I don’t want to be stressed out. I want to just enjoy it. 🌸

[@dianagilbert8690]

Thank you once again, Adele! I was having trouble resolving an issue on painting and watching you work opened up an Inspirational Highway!! Block cleared. Issue creatively resolved.

[@BlakeDrummond]

I LOVE YOUR STYLE - ive just picked up acrylic painting and you really inspire me to be free and follow my instincts

[@kathleencarlson763]

Love your videos! I also love the piano background. Please tell me where I can get that music. What a wonderful atmosphere it creates for art!

[@earthempresstv]

omg she's painting in white linen!! love her

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

earthempresstv yeah I’m rethinking my tshirt and shorts!

[@michellef.554]

Just discovered your channel! Love the blues and browns together ❤ I'm watching from Eastern North Carolina ❤ New to wanting to paint and create. I'm learning so much. How do you know when a painting is done?

[@paulrhodes482]

I’m new to your channel and can’t stop watching you are so inspiring! I have just started needing something for therapy after my accident and desirability. Can you please tell me which Golden Raw Umber you use ie high flow, heavy body etc there are so many? Also do you mix anything else with your paint or just water? Thank you for all you do to help us new artist you are such a blessing. Have a wonderful day.

[@jasminekwok2149]

Me: Don't have any tree branches Me: Attaches paintbrush to mop handle

[@perlagaffney4776]

I am so happy to have found you 🙏💜 What a treasure Pxx

[@maureenburger9121]

Thanks, Adele! I have quite a bit of burnt umber, and very little raw umber. Did you ever try burnt umber? How will it differ? I would love your insightful response.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I don’t have burnt umber but I might get some to try. Thanks for mentioning it. 🌸

[@samaferguson3191]

A pleasure to watch and hear you work

[@bigbalok]

This is how i paint no idea none whatsoever...until i see something i could work on. This is how I always end up with so many layers of paint on the canvas. Thanks.

[@jrr2045]

It's so fun to see that you're also a "branch painter" 😂 I find long, skinny sticks on my walks and I especially love the ones that are not straight. I tape these long, crooked sticks to my brushes and make uncontrolled marks and lines on my canvas. It's so much fun! To me it almost feels like the long, awkward stick allows the paint to just go on the canvas any way it wants to, - and the lines look so organic and surprising.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

How did you get the idea for the ceram wrap?

[@laupani5224]

none of ya business b

[@brunettemode4373]

I feel so lucky to see you work. Thank you for sharing.

[@punmargaret]

Thanks Adele for such a detailed tutorial for free, when i took art classes didn't even get that much teaching!

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I am glad you are learning. I really enjoy sharing my lifetime of tips and techniques. Anything I can do to help artists succeed and bring more art into the world is what I strive to do. 🌸

[@avivavogelgabriel5482]

Your hair (colors/hues/textures) go SO WELL with your raw umber “depth-creating background!” Slightly ‘ashier,’ but so harmonious and complementary :~)

[@marlenevincent6019]

I like the way you paint as life goes you never know what is around the corner, to quote life is like a box of chocolates.

[@deem7620]

I’m very interested in your video but ... just too many ads.

[@ReneePool]

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[@blessed4149]

Is your white paint heavy body?

[@castor652]

Yes, it looks like it is heavy body. The other paints are fluids.

[@kristinfantin9000]

Adele, are you using high flow acrylics except the thick white?

[@annapetryniec3645]

I didn't want to continue doing the same abstract pours I have been doing. Want to do brush abstract art, something I can put my personality into. I'm glad I found your videos.

[@reginaberryman8561]

Just starting with abstract painting. When do you know you are done with a painting?

[@Bavubuka]

how is it that your paints and medium dont dry out? They seem to be out in the open for quite sometime. Thanks for the video! Please let me know about your paints not drying out!

[@peterbashford9262]

It is great to watch another artist working, many thanks (ps. but why the dreadful lift (elevator) music?)

[@diegorestrepo3021]

Thank you so much. Love your voice...it kind of make me want to paint right away....

[@tootstomhartsky7745]

Love your smock.....I’m so messy...I have paint on all my clothes.....❤️❤️😊

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Me too. Everything I own has paint on it. I don’t mind, it’s just my lifestyle. 😍

[@northernherbivore278]

So happy to see I'm not the only one that holds brushes with my teeth!! Love your demonstrations and artwork!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Nope, I do it too! Have you ever absentmindedly wiped acrylic paint on your face? Ha ha ha! I'll do it and then forget about it until I take a bathroom break... warpaint! ;-)

[@irenebee-kain5770]

Me too

[@debrathain]

Adel I love watching, people think abstracts easy. I find it’s not. My mind and emotions get all tangled and then judgement steps in. The critic! How do you do it with such ease? I don’t have a degree in Art. I’m self taught. Been painting for 16 years. I would love to do more abstract art. Thank you for your videos, they are teaching me a lot. Any suggestions?

[@Darkyvarg]

Thanks for this tutorial! So you don't dillute your acrylics any, just what for its texture gloss medium and what you wet your brush, right? Because mine seem too thick in a way and to spread them around they don't blend such nicely, get overwhelming.. I've been seeing many using fluid acrylics, does using pouring medium with usual acrylics works similar enough?

[@SofiaPinelli]

Love this!! I love the long sticks on brushes! I am going to do this with my camp kids. Help them free up their ideas and allow for exciting outcomes. I learned a lot from your process. The dark background works for me- and I like the way you roll with it and let it move you. Thank you!

[@meenole7306]

I love it thank you

[@karensunseri146]

Just love you. I live in New Orleans and you are truly a lady in every sense of the word. I have gotten alot out of your videos. Thanks much.. May I ask about the music. Please let me know. Thanks again. you are a great teacher.

[@eloracanfly]

Hello! Love your video. Could you advise if I can use black for underpainting? In the video, the colour you use doesn't seem to be black

[@AmyK007]

I love the way you approach colour and apply this methodology to your paintings. Marvellous!

[@bonnieleukert4225]

What is the very long brush you purchased at Jerry’s. Could you be more specific. Brand size etc. can’t stop watching!

[@theresatucci9424]

Are you using Golden "fluid" paints?

[@JamesRuddle]

Good work keep it up. Check out my Fire Paintings if you have a chance.

[@josedelgadocuesta9608]

Adelante, un gran video y una técnica que ha gustado mucho. Lo único, es que no entiendo nada, podria traducir el video a español. Un saludo.

[@possiblepaintings5059]

Hello Adele, I love your style of painting and wondered what paints you use I.e. golden high flow? Do you use lots of water? I really want to be able to blend colours. Thankyou for sharing your process.

[@user-jj2qd3wk5g]

Do you paint gesso first on all canvases. ?? Or just buy the kind at Michaels? I love your art and instructions!!!

[@mariaamelia4182]

Hi Adele, your videos are so inspirational! I wanna do my first painting so I was wondering if in this video -besides de gloss medium- you are mixing the acrylics with water or what is that transparent liquid. Thanks!!!

[@beauti60]

Just brilliant thank you for sharing.

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Patricia

[@grozdavranic6972]

Gorgeous Painting....

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you!

[@sandymclea]

So happy I found your channel. I'm an artist, but never touch acrylics or done abstract and been trying to push myself to start. You make the leasson feel so informative yet relaxed and casual.

[@bettygarcia7945]

What type & brand of Paint o this large canvas? Have only used tube paint so am very curious what is in the large plastic containers as cannot see label (intentional?). Thanks for info.

[@najatfinearts_abstractpain6967]

Beautiful painting

[@triciasreviews6875]

Hello Adele! Really enjoying going through your videos! Quick question, I like the matte look to the glossy.. although I find your painting not to be so glossy even though you’re adding gloss medium to your paints. Do you ever use matte medium instead of the glossy?

[@paulrhodes482]

I absolutely love your work! I’m Very new to art so I joined your group and will be buying your training here really soon. Can you please tell me which red, black and white you use? I know they are golden but there are so many different varieties of those colors. Also are they the high flow paints or just the regular Golden Fluid? Sorry for all the questions you work inspires me so much. Have a wonderful day.

[@lenikoestler4675]

Hey Adele, I love this video, thank you so much for sharing! Could you please tell me what’s this grey underground that you’re mixing your colors on? Do you reuse them and if so how do you clean them? I’m a beginner at painting and looking for a good reusable underground to mix colors on. Thankful for every advice :)

[@jadedenthusiasms]

This was wonderful! I love how you explain everything SO well! You're so brave to do the branch thing...but I can see how it forces you to be loose!! I'm trying to gain the confidence to add some videos...nothing as good as these and mostly fluid....but I love this type of abstract so much! Its what I see in my head mostly. Thanks so much for such great encouragement °°

[@Midgy21747]

Which is the best medium for large scale painting like this please? Many thanks love your videos.

[@maureenseeba5731]

not necessarily a good idea to shake Golden Fluid Acrylics. Golden High Flow, yes, lightly, but not Fluids

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Maureen

[@mauricepowers3804]

Thank you so much for this video could you tell me what kind of brush you use they look like chip brushes .....but I don’t like chip brushes because the brushes shed on the canvas

[@alatsaf]

What is the title of the background music please?

[@joylev3331]

Super ´ Dommage qu’il n’y y’a pas de sous titre en français 😏🙏

[@PortofinoArts]

No attachment to the outcome is key comes from experience which creates freedom.

[@PatriseHenkel]

That underpainting has so much depth!

[@ka.tarsee]

I am so happy to discover your channel! I identify so much with your way of painting! I also love the unexpected and starting a painting without an initial idea, just letting my intuition work. Thanks for sharing your process 💕 kisses from Brazil!

[@mbktenterprisesllc4428]

Where can I find some of your artwork for sale! So inspirational and beautiful work!

[@kaymatlock6143]

I’ve just started using manganese blue and it’s pure magic. Also just discovered you and you’re pure magic too!

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

How to prevent the water from lifting the paint off of the substrate? I've had it cause paint to pull off in a sheet on both gessoed canvas and hardboard.

[@ilenearena9166]

What did you use to make those lines ? White crayon or marker??

[@ilenearena9166]

What did you use to make those lines ? White crayon or marker??

[@ronniespilsbury964]

Hi Adele , how are you attaching your large canvases to your wall ?

[@stacycreates24]

I heard that using water as medium for acrylic breaks down the paint,it’s better to use Golden acrylic gel medium.

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Stacy Schweigler mine have never broken down with water after more than five years. I’ll try a medium though to compare.

[@angeliquemechel]

This is incorrect information. Search Nancy Reyner artist here on KZbin.

[@zedascouve2]

Seeing you painting is a delight! Thanks for sharing this intimate moment, teaching us how inspiration should come from the heart and from a peculiar lapse.

[@markten9053]

At 13min13 you draw some lines what is the tool your using ? Is that oil pastel ?

[@dianegracy6320]

Do you use the Golden fluid paint for this? Where do you find the large bottles? I only see the Titanium White in a large bottle. Thanks.

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Diane Gracy Yes I read that she does.

[@angeliquemechel]

Check with a professional art store like Dick Blick or Jerry's Artarama.

[@ilenearena9166]

Are you letting the paint dry between layers that we don't see on camera ?