Brian Rutenberg Studio Visit 80

Episode 80 in an ongoing series from Brian Rutenberg's NYC studio. Here Brian talks about cool and warm color, balance, frames, and his revelation while marching in the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.

[@rebeccalynn1502]

These studio visits and talks inspire me immensely. I treasure each one. Thank you for the time you put into them. I’ve learned so much from you. I love your outlook on art and life. ❤️

[@drmom1443]

I want to own at least one of your paintings. Then, I will have a reason to just sit, look, and feel bliss.

[@luciabalinbinartist1864]

Brian, thank you for your inspirational videos.

[@lisengel2498]

I love your reflections on Painting and Life - painting is still made by heart and hand and that is a door to experience and sharing 🎶💚🎵🐸

[@itsjudystube]

I loved this and appreciate the lessons I’m being taught.

[@lucretiaonutube]

14.28 ... gee Brian, 'work on your strengths ... Find a place to fall down' Thank you for these words and thoughts, I've been grappling with directional issues with my work and this just made me see I shouldn't do that. Stick with what you know, in other words.

[@marshacastello8350]

Not only do I covet your paintings, but I learn so much in each of your videos! I so look forward to each and every episode and I've seen all 80! Keep them coming Brian....keep us enthralled and thank you!

[@gavinyates9189]

Thank you Brian I really appreciate your knowledge and your wittiness I watch your videos and normally your comment section is turned off but I am glad you turned it on. Keep up the good work.

[@AO17585]

I am very happy to see you again Brian!!!

[@tracyroberts9459]

I really enjoy these video talks you do Brian, Thank you for sharing, it gives me so much food for thought!

[@selenadixon3108]

I just love your talks! Most cerebral workout I get all year!

[@mariafernandez5087]

Thanks, Brian!!!!!!!!

[@robertdufour2456]

Thank you for your insight! I appreciate the art history references

[@unclejake154]

Thank you.

[@jackiemargaret437]

I LOVE your work and your "beingness" Brian. THANK YOU ÷))

[@marypartridge5154]

Love the colours you use.

[@suemarkwald159]

Love your down to earth words of wisdom as well as seeing you apply those luscious colors to the canvas. Thank you!

[@Magentabizarra]

Thanks, Brian, weirdly inspirational as ever. Somehow manage to cut through all the “guff” with something that sounds so much like the guff but isn’t. Genius.

[@hatcreekcandle]

Your studio notes are so juicy!!! They always make me think a little, laugh a little and learn a little (or a lot!). Thanks so much for taking the time to share your world and make our world a bit brighter. Looking forward to the next one ☺️

[@randysturgis9635]

Look so forward to another studio chat with Brian, always interesting helpful and thought provoking . Thank you !!!

[@giovannisiano574]

The greatest video that REALLY teaches how to paint. What to paint...is up to us!

[@dreadman8703]

A massive thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing yourself with us. You are a masterful painter and a person and you makes us all feel like we're reaching for the stars. Thank you, thank you!

[@hughwalzl4195]

Great video Brian , Gives us a great idea of your thoughts about painting and your process , thank you for sharing all the tiny bits of information that you have collected over the years of your artistic journey .. All that wisdom is priceless . Love your work.

[@cd8392]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your studio visits are so meaningful to me I can't quite find any other words....

[@arternetart-onlineartgalle6518]

Loved it Bri. Thanks 😊

[@siobhancox-carlos8561]

So much informaiton! I love how you explain your paintings and also analyse the old Masters. It brings art to life for me. Thank you!

[@JackRainfield]

Amazing!

[@candacequalabirch9187]

Like everyone else, I adore these studio talks! I have seen all your videos and look forward to each new one! You have great wisdom and kindness! You give me permission to do what I love and not struggle with the rest! Thank you for the time and skill you put into each of these videos!! Quala

[@Brainhoneywalker]

I have been waiting for visit 80 like a chicken hawk waiting for chickens. During the pandemic I painted 75 pieces. I must thank you for this master class. I love your new work so much! Already looking forward to Visit 81.

[@feleciapokallus3591]

The most powerful part of your paintings is when you put a pile of paint on your gloved hand, slide it on the canvas and go for it!! So gutsy, brave and I’m ready to try it! Love your formula for the linen color for sides of painting too! You’re our leader🎨👷

[@gkmjk1001]

I had to pause your tape several times to write notes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated. Yellow and Pink, who would think?

[@robinw8731]

You are my go to guy for inspiration when i get lost in my head. 'Make a lot of work and destroy it all' - that's the line that keeps me going.

[@sylvieesposito8562]

Magnifique Artiste😮😮

[@karenlee5846]

Thanks Brian...Village People...many whacks... work in progress...lots of inspiration here and a beautifully written and photographed video... I'm reading 'If You Want to Write' by Brenda Ueland... another beautiful book and way to view the world around us...

[@najatamharech8203]

Beautiful 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏🏻 thank you 😊

[@MeganCartyArt]

I love your words about all the urging to evolve. It always perplexed me. Evolve to what? For what purpose? I would much prefer to go deep and simple rather than scattered and complex. I like the idea of settling in and focusing. (Perhaps the point of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.)

[@AO17585]

Oooooooo,i waiting this video so long times..

[@TheKunstlich]

too bad, only second to comment ;-) Thx Brian!!! Good to see you again.

[@sherrysilversawsnwsscws]

Hey Brian. Good to see you again. 😊

[@KayInMaine]

I've watched many of your videos and I always come away with.....I wished I had been brave back in 1986 by heading to NYC rather than staying in Maine to party with friends back then. :D Anyway, your paintings are brilliant and you are more brilliant than any of your paintings could dream of being!

[@-WillAlone-]

I love these vids!He's inspired me in my own channel.

[@marypartridge5154]

What you say sure sounds good.

[@tompaperkite]

Inspiring and insightful comments, punctuated by numerous annoying commercial interruptions.

[@robinbellinger5547]

Thank you for all your amazing videos. Your wisdom and humor inspire me to become a full-time artist. After doing your small juried exhibitions, when was your big break that turned you into a full-time artist? What were the art business practices that you did to get you there? Thanks for any insight you can provide :-)

[@wolfgangtoeglhofer1710]

Awesome and hilarious as always brian. Thank you! In the beginning of the video there is a caption which says 1770 , the start of neoclassicism 😉

[@elleiren6345]

Great thoughts/ lessons, thank you for sharing. In ‘The Wrestlers’ the outer legs are a similar value (and the inner legs too) which gives the impression of one mass of a body with a wide & stable stance. Will you bring in some more female artists from history too, please 🙂

[@francesreuland2026]

Hey I remember that studio 😁

[@ajh6859]

Brian offers very helpful comments, insights, view points and practical tips. At times too much philosophical mish mash..and in this episode his comments on soap bubble balance ..sounds like he is blowing bubbles!

[@litonsarker4342]

Nice

[@ayeshacalligraphy1928]

I have bought your book 'Seeing clear spaces' and somewhat feeling the work which goes in creating your paintings. But I am still confused about the process of your paintings; I want to paint like you, but I am intimated to use thick paints or paint in layers. Can u guide me more? Any more books with colored imagery which explains use of color by you? Or one on one training with u?

[@jhb61249]

I was there in the 80's and later in the 90's doing much the same! Been there, done that! Better you than me for now! Have fun. Oh my, what a dump! Cleanup up that SHIT!!! Hah! LOL. Looks like my place! As you said, I too was the first artist I ever met. That was at age 6. I remained the only artist I knew for a while. In the 7th grade art class I thought I found another, but eventually realized she, the art teacher, was not an artist but a wonderful lover of art who promoted me and reminded me I could do what ever I choose. Other teachers told me I could not, but that I had to let go of art and be an academic. Unfortunately, I did both, but I let go of academia as profession along with business as profession and have consecrated all my energy in painting for many years now. I appreciate all of my life and have no regrets. Everything relates. I still know very few artists, but I know of many and have interacted with many artists over the years. For me, there has never been competition, except within myself, but only sharing. Life is good! Thanks Brian, good to see you again. Though it's not immediate initially, but I think you work like Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof much more than is so obvious.

[@wendellmyers2003]

Who is the classical pianist in many of your videos?

[@gregorylent]

lost some weight? new camera? thanks for a new post

[@kimlassiter1603]

If I make something that I hate, and it sticks in my head, constantly bothering me with it’s ugliness, I can almost guarantee, it will be the first thing to sell at show.

[@geridegruy6070]

These videos bring laughter, learning, wisdom and encouragement. I love your work and thank you for these nuggets of painting!

[@dawnmillett4875]

Thank you.