Blind Abstract Painting - A Fun Exercise to Loosen up Your Work

[@huldabjerkaker8997]

Hi. Hulda from Norway. Fun to follow you. I have tried your first lesson on paper. I liked that. Much to learn. ❤ Thank you.

[@darleneanderson1394]

Just able to watch the new video demo, my heart is just pounding due to the excitement I felt as you were painting. I am on my way to do assignment.

[@sarigoldberg2499]

I haven't seen this video in a long while. It's so energizing and relaxing at the same time. Off to do Lesson 1 of FYJ Taster 2023. Louise, Thank you for sharing this again! It's a great reminder not to be "thinky" and have some fun.

[@yopestevens1505]

Seeing this video I am reminded that I did this exercise about a month ago. I was sort of happy with the result at that time, but kept on going way past 30 minutes, and.... over worked it. Excited to try again with better colors and a 30 minute limit!

[@MoniquaRoss]

Thanks for this visual. I will tape off My paper tomorrow and get playing. I can’t wait!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@conniemiller1158]

Louise, I've been following you for a while. I've learned so much from you. I just wanted to jump on and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You are such a joy to watch, so authentic and welcoming. Thanks for all you do.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome (and thank you!)

[@sharondull413]

I’m inspired!! Thank you

[@piakelley7477]

I’m all primed and ready to go. Thank you, Louise!❤

[@amysceri3591]

I can’t wait to start this assignment. It’s 1am New York time so I will be doing this when I wake up later this morning. This is just the thing I needed for expanding my creative joy

[@kimbrown9949]

I am enjoying your lessons and cant wait to start painting again.

[@elizsmith564]

I'm so enjoying how you play and make these little pieces! Off to get some yellow and get started. So happy to be here with you, Louise! Thank you for your generosity!

[@jillbarrett-f8m]

Your art colours look great....will begin same this first week of Spring..thank you Louise.

[@patrickcareyart4080]

When you pulled away the tape things really came alive, you've created six little spectacula paintings. so enjoyed this video thanks for sharing.

[@BohemianArtCafe]

I’m so excited to play tomorrow. I love trying new stuff and seeing what happens. So freeing to not have to produce an end product! ❤

[@mindavilela3565]

Louise, I follow you and whenever I can I watch your videos, with the way you teach I learned not to be scared of painting and through paint on canvas because because I can go over and over until I liked I always loved abstract but so scare of starting it and have no idea how to finish it a millions thanks to you Louise and God bless you because you have a big heart ♥️ I just finish one abstract two weeks ago and I posted in your page Minda

[@MarcellaRuthArt]

Thanks for sharing this great exercise. Can’t wait to try it. Love your channel.😊

[@lindagibbons9320]

WOw, I wish I had watched this before I started! Oh well, learned something already,

[@nadineessary1038]

I love watching you paint!! Loose but thoughtful😊

[@cindirocks322]

As usual, wow, wow, wow.

[@fridaoaknbl1991]

I got so excited about this I painted on the adult coloring book pages too..

[@debsteele6435]

Its a treat to watch your intuitive artistic process in real time! Thanks Louise.

[@heatherstubbs6646]

Louise, I absolutely adore watching you “mess about” with paint. You inspire me! Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mothemost]

Only just seen this after over 2 years. FABULOUS! BRILLIANT! WOW!!!!!!!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks Maureen x

[@franceslistou]

I find this exercise very encourging, fun, and so simply free to play. I should do it more often. thanks!

[@liandrehawkes5348]

I am inspired every time, thank you!

[@kellyfedgedubose6385]

THANK YOU! I love your spirit.

[@karenpeake5968]

Brilliant, off to do some painting now

[@deborahdixon4914]

I love this. So glad I signed up, Ready to have some fun with colors.

[@susanvanduijkeren200]

Again a ‘beauty’ ..... I’m very glad that you show us how you work this out!. I know what i’m going to do. Thanks very much Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you Susan!

[@deborahwolff5651]

I'm excited and can't wait to start this assignment. ❤😊 Your work is so beautiful, you inspire me. Thanks for the demo, that looks cool!

[@ElementAir83]

I'll definitely be giving this a shot.. I'm normally my own worst critic with my work, so being able to loosen up a bit would be a huge help.. thanks!

[@dorothylandi178]

Way too fun! Going to my room to play now! Thank you Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Have fun!

[@jojanna]

I'm just about to start this now. Thankyou

[@yopestevens1505]

"That swashy thing you always do". I'd like to address those things within my style that I don't like and they keep showing up. I seem to even have at least two, maybe even three, distinct ways of painting (not bragging here, I only like ONE of them) and I never know which mode I'm in until I start painting! Another struggle I can't seem to overcome is that the left side is always much better than the right in terms of composition. I'm going to try this exercise over several days and see what happens, maybe all three of me will "blend" into at least one of the squares, tee hee.

[@CarolSchmick-u4n]

Waited a year to be part of your 'Joy' group Louise. Thank you for all you share...excited to get playing!!

[@laurieriley7858]

I've been trying to get some time to play, as you say, and finally I did it. The first round, not so good, but now I rather like it! Thanks, Louise

[@Tocomaco]

Wonderful work!...at first the title threw me off....I get it now...not the person being blind, but painting blindly as you go!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. ❤

[@sylvielamothe3420]

Great video full of information and good tips. I will try this for sure m thanks a lot!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you liked it! ❤

[@Trissa.33]

Having just done Louise's Find Your Joy Taster, pulling the tape off is the most exciting thing ever!

[@margaretb.4123]

I think gob smacked is the only thing I can say. Each individual motif is superb. Let me clear the decks and have a go. I'm friending you on Facebook. Thank you Louise for such inspiration. xx

[@MrLarryC11]

Louis, I just love this technique of playing with colour and the unexpected results you get. I especially love the "reveal" when the tape is removed. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make all of the videos you make. I watch them all, even if I don't comment often. You inspire me so much to continue exploring mixed media work. Susan

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lucyjones3493]

Louise, you are an amazing instructor! Thank you so much!!

[@claudiasanders8372]

These are gorgeous. Just about to start the course.

[@emmanuelpower2439]

Love it❤❤❤... totally inspired. Thank you😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@EvaNichols28]

Can't wait to try it tomorrow morning! I already taped my full sheet of Arches 300 lbs. cold-pressed, and chosen my 3 primary colors.

[@ewacroning3084]

Very interesting concept! Thank you very much for sharing 👏😍👏

[@journeyingdi]

Time to get going. Thanks. I know what / how I'm getting started.

[@tracyfromthemermaidcove8690]

Thanks for the demo! Ready to start my taping with joy!💐

[@ranjanachand9306]

Awesome idea.. And each little painting looks so complete and lovely

[@WGail]

Love this technique! I'm excited to give it a go tomorrow evening. ☺️

[@jilliantoombs6975]

This really highlights the importance and benefits of play. I love this exercise to loosen up and I will definitely give it a go! 😀

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Have fun!

[@jilliantoombs6975]

@@ThisPaintingLife I did it and loved the results! I felt like I did better with my values. The contrast was much improved. Great exercise. Thank you! 😺

[@marygwin9951]

Louise, I love watching you paint...you make it look so fun and easy...Watching it again, during our second integration week!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It IS fun :)

[@sherriemacisaac2219]

Thank you for sharing this !

[@lanamorton5342]

Cant wait to do this exercise. Thanks.

[@brendalyness1767]

Wonderful Louise! You take such a relaxed approach to creating. Very interesting and will do this exercise.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

The more relaxed you are, the better the painting works out!

[@IsaTeles18]

Thanks for exercite !

[@svitlana-matus]

You are amazing, Louise! You inspire me too. Thank you so much!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@kathiwright4849]

oh my gosh! this is great

[@sheilalittlejohns2851]

I have watched this I found it very helpful and had a go but feel I have a long way to go .Thank you for your guidance you are an exceptional gifted artist also having the ability of conversation and sharing your passion,your Discussion with other artist is amazing to be able to creat the language of speech together .

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tintelina]

I love how you work, your perspective and attitude and I keep watching your various painting videos bc they are so inspiring and make me want to paint my own! Thanks Louise! Tina

[@pambell6403]

Excellent demo for Lesson 1…thanks

[@tinarea6252]

Love this process. It allows you to get your mind out of the way and play.

[@TinyFreya59]

I. Loved. This!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@LiveSleepResin]

Great video. I'm going to have a go with my kids.

[@mixedmedialife7916]

Here from 2021 taster course! I've seen this done in a number of other artist vids and always wanted to try. TBH I already feel overwhelmed so I'm hoping this week will loosen me up. 🙄🤞🏼

[@wendysanchez403]

Love this exercise

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@barbmclean1722]

Love this Louise. Thanks for sharing!

[@emmanuelpower6283]

Really enjoyed this video and inspired by it. Thank you

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@angelaturcu9350]

Wonderful Loise. Such a relaxed approach and the color palette seems to dance in this creation. Thank you for this interesting exercise.

[@angelataylor4333]

Thanks for this video Louise, I can see now why I couldn't make anything from my 'ugly' painting. Will def try this exercise and hopefully feel able to post it to the group.

[@annray9320]

I’d like to see your palette. How you deal with the colours x

[@catherinepeddel3255]

Oh I loved watching this, you've inspired me to have a go. Thank you Louise.

[@63artemisia63]

Brilliant! The squares look almost like paintings, don’t they? I think I’ll have a go, as you say over there 💕🎈🤸‍♂️🎈💕 Thanks!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@nicolepainchaud3334]

Thank you for your Energy!

[@sallywatson3695]

Wow. As I watch I feel a physical desire to grab paint and join in! Can’t wait to try this. 😍

[@sarawelder1]

I loved this again! which red and blue did you use?

[@DG-mv6zw]

Great idea and great result. Thanks for sharing your process. 👍

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@demist66]

These look great 😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@roygcrick543]

You are incredibly inspiring!

[@telalong5254]

very cool.....i have a re appearing mark myself....i now get intention without intention. and watching this i completely forgot it will become several pieces. lost in your art.

[@trishbennett7640]

Hi Louise I love this video and have watched a few times . I'm new to abstract painting and haven't used much acrylic so it was a great way to see how things work and the effects you get .I want to play with semi abstract Landscapes and this was a great help. A big fan thankyou Trish !!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad that it helped :)

[@categibson7606]

Love it

[@jokelly2873]

Loved this exercise!..so much fun!..especially lifting the tape!!..and the tape itself all covered in paint love it..thank you louise💫🙏

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You're so welcome!

[@fatimagrocki386]

Love this! unfortunately i'm working my day job all day tomorrow and i will only be able to do this when i get home! I hope i can do something as interesting as yours!

[@judykaplan3580]

I love these! Gotta go try this with a limited palette!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You should!

[@judithgillam5074]

Just AMAZING !!! Thank you so much !

[@maryamvossoughi9341]

How wonderful 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@margaretjohnson4445]

Opps a day late and no tape and maybe wrong paper - BUT - I love this idea and plan to try it like tomorrow - a day late common for me - thanks for offering this - - Peg

[@leetravathan]

I am going to give this a go. FUN!

[@polson8084]

Love the idea and will try it soon!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Have fun!

[@jeannevaneeden6426]

wonderfull

[@marykercher9931]

I have done this exercise before and always worked flat. Watching the demo inspired me to work vertically. Do you have any pearls of wisdom about working flat vs vertical?

[@aramburu]

Muy interesante. Me ha gustado mucho. Gracias

[@morriseaddy1531]

Hi! Enjoyed your demonstration. Would like to see several of your art works matted and framed.

[@johnscoppa6767]

Love this

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Louise!

[@janmunro8507]

Did you use smooth watercolour paper Louise or Not texture. what weight was the paper? really enjoyed watching and looking forward to doing your course next week.

[@faithburch3120]

This is soooo useful - thank ! I tried it last night and really enjoyed myself.

[@kevintivenan4059]

Thank you. This is a great process.

[@maureenburger9121]

Thank you, Louise! I tried this bit with ink, but I love the freeing nature of this process and hope I will have fun and success with acrylics. I have the desire for a while now to mix colors and find palettes that I like, to get better with compositions, and to be loose and expressive in art.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Have fun!