CREATING LAYERS IN ABSTRACT PAINTINGS -LEARNING ABOUT VALUE PART 2

[@CherylK.333]

I'm a beginner, and I've been struggling with composition. This video, along with part 1, are so, so helpful. The most helpful instruction I've received. I appreciate that you showed close-ups of the work. Really, this has helped me so much. Can't wait to put this lesson into action tomorrow morning.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!🥰🥰🥰

[@CherylK.333]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist, it was! I learned some significant things when I tried this today. Really excited with what I'm learning. Thank you so much!

[@daphnesmith2347]

I've taken oil painting classes for many years. My teacher was an art teacher who is now retired. She is wonderful. This brought all those years of information full circle. I love contrast, my teacher creates photo like oil paintings (which is proving to be beneficial information) I'm so glad to see it all finally clicking. Thanks so much for this great tutorial!

[@cyasmeen]

Beautiful and informative thanks

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you liked it!

[@paulaschiller7974]

I am a longtime painter who has recently had a lengthy block. ---not being able to decide between oil or acrylic ,having pursued both. This straight forward video has unlocked me. I will start playing and improvising with a limited pallet. Thank you. I would like to offer you a suggestion-hope you don't mind. Try holding you brush as a painter is formally taught, rather than like a pencil. I think you will enjoy the freedom of more sweeping arm movements.

[@marievalle7470]

Love your art

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thanks Marie

[@eddieespinosa6576]

Excellent demo. So clear and helpful.

[@marnsimpson8718]

I like your approach.

[@ronmathurin208]

Wow See you in your new place ! Welcome to the area .

[@jillpratt2447]

Just great advice, Lori! Thanks!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CulturedGem]

Lori, you broke my mental ice block. I have worked so hard at transitioning from fine art (portrait/still life) to abstract and I was about to give up. But this video was the aha moment I needed. Thank you. Please make more videos.

[@natalietorres5798]

Thank you for sharing your process!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicolabishop996]

Thank you for generosity in sharing techniques!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@jobuckley2999]

I have been painting for years and never tried an abstract until I watched some of your videos and techniques. Wow. So much fun. In the end I surprised myself at the result. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@Saâda-ah]

Think’s you for these interesting videos

[@janaicaandersonart]

This was a mind blowing experience… this tutorial really opened my eyes & gave me a burst of new insight. I’m so inspired to get to a new canvas!! Thanks Lori

[@anikindarji875]

Keep up dear in being you! & thanks a lot!

[@debbieward2757]

Very helpful!

[@nacemoslibres]

The ability of doing something interesting with so few tools and colors in so little time. Thank you for this!

[@pinkarmadillomd]

I just want you to know how much I look forward to your videos and seeing your work. Thank you for all your great advice and insights😃

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Awww thank you so much!! Sorry I’ve been MIA but moving kicked me in the butt lol

[@conniedecarolis3173]

Lori, I think this video has been the biggest help ever. It sunk in what you have been saying . Thank You!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

That's so wonderful !!

[@Mahdi-ic8qv]

Great tutorials! Thank you Lori. Just "discovered" you and will be tuned in for more!

[@feelingnifty]

Love your video and how you kept the color palette simple as a beginner- great tip!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Simple in the beginning it’s much better

[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Thank you - you are very generous sharing your thoughts and techniques 🙏♥️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@colorrelief6264]

I love the freedom that comes with creating abstract art! thanks Lori! x

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Me me too. 😊

[@lisafroment856]

I loved it at many steps during the tutorial. I think that would totally sell at any stage. I find it beautiful.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!

[@dianecharest8365]

Me too. This is probably the 5th time I've watched this. Even her little exercises come out beautiful.

[@tinycuisine6544]

Great advice on using just one color when starting out! It will greatly help me, thank you

[@BluntWeiser]

Thank You.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You're welcome

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You're welcome

[@ParadoxKismet]

You are so generous with your time and knowledge! I love how this was done with basically one color. I'm learning to be brave! I am so happy to be following you here and on Instagram. Enjoy your new home and studio!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome and I'm really glad that you are enjoying it. 🥰

[@janinafisher101]

This is so cool! I just moved to the extreme boonies where I have no Internet and I have to come to the lake to watch videos, make calls, etc. I particularly wanted to watch your videos, and had no idea you'd been MIA - and I'm very excited that you have moved so close to me! You are one of my favourite artists and online teachers. You'll love Almonte! Welcome to Eastern Ontario! Okay...now I can go watch the rest of the video!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much. I hear you with the internet thing. Trying to upload a youtube video is an all day affair here ugh....I'm hoping to get back to making videos soon. Just waiting for lights to be set up.

[@lindaspaulding1021]

Wonderful demo. Thank you.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

my pleasure

[@boweryboy07]

This was a really cool tutorial. I took your advice and tried it without trying to copy you and I was so pleased with my results. I learned so much from this. Thank you for sharing

[@tondamullins1457]

Congratulations on your move!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nutthutt82]

BRILLIANT PRESENTATION!

[@xencage]

Really loved this! Stated out just demonstrating a concept, and fell into your process and started making a painting. Show more from the ground up!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

habit I guess hahaha

[@megcampbell704]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your work.

[@caseywilliams4932]

awesome!!!! a wonderful blend of watching & listening to you explain & I found this comprehendable in ways I haven't "picked up- got &/ related to"!! Thank YOU!xox0

[@dianecharest8365]

I watched this a long time ago and I should've listened to you, because I know that you know exactly what you're talking about. And what did I do? Started out with many colors. Thank you Lori for all of your information and expertise.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Hahaha sometimes we have to learn the hard way for it to sink in 😊

[@barbmclean1722]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyjawbone]

Great exercise, thank you.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you liked it!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Delightful! I follow you on IG, and enjoy that, but seeing you teach and work on YT is wonderful, longer and large format viewing is enjoyable. Love your work and so glad I found you here! Thanks.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!

[@lisafred1362]

Yaaaay, I don't have to spend a lot of money on a zillion colors to start. Love your work. Just found you and looking forward to bingewatching everything you do. Hope you do something like this and add on every week.

[@elaineneumann7155]

Thanks so much. You make it easy to learn this process.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad to hear that!

[@carol-annegrenier5692]

Congratulations on your move to Almonte. There is a wonderful artist community there. I am in Ottawa and look forward to the artist tours and gallery showings in the valley.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Can't wait!

[@sherryturner1078]

Hey amazing lady, as always you rock!!!! This is so sweet of you to share your time out of your busy schedule to give us some pointers. Congrats on the move! It is so inspiring to following you on your art journey, which is giving me more confidence to get more creative. Enjoy your time in the country. I love being able to walk outside and enjoy nature in my PJ's with a coffee in my hand. Very healing!!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

HI Sherry yes I'm loving it out here. I'm feeling pretty grateful for this country setting.

[@maried9958]

Oh wow I am so happy to have found a Canadian artist KZbin channel !!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Haha yes not many of us out there

[@fialta1608]

Love this Lori! What is that tiny ink pencil again?? looks like something I want! Thank you for your wealth of seriously practical information. I work with watercolors (abstract) but I still can't stop watching your videos.There are many things I can still apply, or will try!

[@somniatanaspazio214]

I have the same question!

[@fialta1608]

@@somniatanaspazio214 I did some research and I think it is a Derwent inktense pencil. I am not sure if it is the outliner (which is an ink blue) or the regular black. They behave slightly different but I suggest you google them. Hope this helps!

[@somniatanaspazio214]

@@fialta1608 o thank you so much!

[@fialta1608]

@@somniatanaspazio214 very welcome..have fun with it!

[@josephinekaracsony776]

Thank you. Just saw your video and I wanted to say thanks for the tips. I have never tried this with only one color…Can’t wait….I’m really trying to work on my values and composition. Thank you….

[@janinafisher101]

I would love to see Part 2 (and 3 and 4 - whatever it takes, but bite-size pieces like this) of this video where you take this painting to the next level, and continue on this theme of layering! This is just what I cane to your channel for today! Thank you. You always provide what I need...mind reader!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

glad you enjoyed.

[@sdouba]

Thanks Lori for this episode. Truly inspiring!

[@nangrey7262]

So exciting about your move. We understand you have real life happening. Get all your things unpacked, then get back to your fan club. I moved from Dallas, Texas to a small farm town in mid Michigan. And I love it. Hope you love your small little town. I had to move my pottery studio, which was very challenging. It was worse than moving the house.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Right!!!! same here the studio was the worst! Im pretty much unpacked and settled. Not its about making the house my own...which is the fun part! Yes I'm loving it here and very happy I make the plunge.

[@elainepedersen3013]

How interesting and beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@njeriwaidhima2506]

Wow, I’m very inspired. Thank you so much for this.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johannebrouillette2078]

So happy to finally have some time to join and watch some of your great videos. A question about your inktense pencils. Since they are water soluable I think you kept dipping it in water during the video. How do you avoid bleeding in your canvas? Wait till the end to use them and then seal before varnishing? Have a great weekend!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Hi Johanne lol nice to see you on here. I use a few things that are water soluble. Thats the reason I have a two step varnishing process.

[@johannebrouillette2078]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist I think you have a video on that. I will check. I always use graphite which is not an issue. Keep up the great job Lori. Hope one day your new home offers painting retreats. I would be so there. Have a great weekend with your girls xxx

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks so much!! That potentially could be the plan down the road! 😊

[@NancyMartinMysteries]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist m

[@Darkyvarg]

Great tutorial!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thanks so much

[@mimd2134]

So glad that you’re back ! You are so generous to share your knowledge ! Thank you !

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you!! Feels good to be back!! 😊

[@pamelachiasson8515]

What was the black pencil you used ? Wonderful thanks !!

[@debtempleton9424]

What a great video - thank you Lori. It was very inspiring - I am guilty of wanting to use lots of colours when I paint and usually end up with a hot mess.... am definitely going to give this exercise a go...Hope you are enjoying living out in the country..... I so love your art - it's incredible.

[@beckybequette8212]

Ok, I really needed this at this moment. I took an abstract painting (one of my first) from my sketchbook to a larger canvas and was getting frustrated I couldn't come close to the sketchbook background. Here's the answer - layers! Just needed a reminder the first layer doesn't have to look good, there will be more

[@Calilalove]

Love this. What is that green tool called

[@matthewriegner5180]

A tutorial on value which covers well, more techniques and approaches to painting than most tutorials out there. Excellent video! Congrats on the new studio!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

awww thank you very much Matthew!😊

[@HyunKim-fw2pc]

I love this exercise on layering and discerning value. As I commented about another of your videos about layering, you provide vital lessons on how I can improve my paintings. Thank you for these wonderful tutorials and demonstrations! I love your paintings.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I'm so glad you found this helpful.

[@angelawalsh8172]

You always make sense to us beginners, thank you so much for sharing. Hope you are enjoying your new home. 💕

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you so much Angela. Life is great out here.

[@kathleenthompson435]

Great teacher. No fear!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thanks Kathleen. LOL

[@dominiqueforest-poelman7049]

❤thank you for your generosity to show so many new ways for me.....😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@sepidlajevardi2466]

Thank you so much for your kindly share your experience. You are awesome 🌷❤️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

My pleasure 😊

[@sallyhansen415]

Thank you Lori! I’ve been having fun incorporating more marks into my art over the past year. I love watching people move right in close to my paintings/or run their hand over an area to try and read something scribbled or scraped into the paint. It always makes me smile as my marks are usually random letters and symbols but they often come up with a word or phrase that they think it says. Congrats on your move - it looks lovely! We moved to a small town over covid as well. Challenging for sure with things the way they are currently. You must be so relieved that’s behind you. I love the Ottawa area. I always find it has so many great museums and cool things to do yet it has a more relaxed, small town feel compared to TO. And…the best part is that you’re now so close to Beaver Tails!! So yummy! What could be better than an art retreat weekend and Beaver Tails?! Lol!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Hahaha Sally lol I ate my face off for the last 6 months. no beaver tails for me for at least a year....But art retreats could be a real thing soon as next year. 😉

[@etheric38]

Wow you are so close to Ottawa now! Another great video thanks so much Lori!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Yepppp so close. I use to live in Ottawa years ago...so its a familiar place to me. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@darrensweetnam5593]

Thanks for sharing. I found this exercise so helpful into retuning my painting , I became stuck but this exercise really helped me to get back on track , thank you

[@dianecharest8365]

You make me get it. But I get it so much more now, than the first time I seen this. I have learned so much since then. Thanks a million.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh that makes me so happy

[@Darkmatter321]

Oh my god, I just saw your work on IG yesterday and started following you. You are amazing! And just found you by chance here, looking to learn how to do layers in abstract. Really excited to watch your videos. And I hope your new home brings much inspiration to you. Greetings from Dubai

[@lisalopez5147]

Thank you Lori! I so enjoy watching and listening to your ideas and processes. Congrats on your move. The place looks awesome. I adore abstract art and appreciate you sharing your journey with us all!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰

[@MsJwilson13]

Congrats on your new space. Thank you so much for these instructional vids. Very generous and super informative. I sometimes find myself holding my breath while you work! Happy to have you “back”.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! and hahaha thats too cute.

[@miriammoriarty8588]

Thankyou so much Lori. I have finally found someone on youtube doing the kind of art I want to do (fine art large scale textured, layered abstract as opposed to crafting projects). About to binge the rest of your videos 😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

😊

[@stephirey1383]

Love it Lori! Congrats on the move…can’t wait to hear what you’re going to be doing. Hoping it includes art retreats on the farm. I’d be happy to make the trek from So. California to paint with you!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Well that just might be in the plans Steph!😉

[@patricialarzelier6341]

Just what I need as a beginning painter.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

So glad you enjoyed

[@barbarak.2069]

I just found you and watched some of your video's. You are so sympathic. I can learn a lot from you. Thank you to share al of this with us.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww welcome Barbara. !!!

[@barbydoc1]

you are the greatest

[@jackiemcallister1942]

First and foremost, congratulations on your big move from The Big Smoke, Hogtown, Turonna! You will love country living! Just finished watching and loved this one. You have offered and given so much information to help newbies to art who are hungry to create, learn and take risks. Thank you for that. So, with that, time to paint, then beach time and cerveza! Watching and waiting for the next installment here in beautiful Cozumel Mexico!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thank you so much Jackie, really glad you enjoyed this one. Someone how knowing you are watching them from Mexico makes me feel a little like I'm on vacation there too. I have a good imagination 😂😂😂

[@sharonalkenbrack2871]

Thank you so much.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You're welcome!

[@kimkouri]

I’m so excited and inspired to have found your content online and how fun that you’re Canadian and not very far away! Thank you for the lessons and inspiration you’re sharing 🇨🇦❣️

[@irenerut]

amazing! thank you for sharing. what kind of black pencil was the last one? love from argentina!

[@ijumii]

Thank you so much for making an effort and sharing your knowledge Lori! You have inspired me on several occasions during my process of trying to incorporate painting as a medium for my mental health. Appreciate your work!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh that's wonderful! thanks for tuning in. 😊

[@natalyaroman8716]

cant wait to see what is the new environment can do to your art )) love changes )) special the good ones )) nature can give so mush energy and space ... looking forward to painting adventures

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I feel like a completely different person out here. Other then the spiders, life is pretty darn near perfect....covid aside obviously ..😂

[@natalyaroman8716]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist ❤️🤩😍 so you can do more art healing videos )) thanks Lory

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Haha I’ll do my best!!

[@deniselini1366]

Thanks as usual Lori!!! Excited for your journey, and peace and quiet!!😉👍🏻👍🏻

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much Denise!!!

[@emilleum48]

Thank you so much, that was so helpful, I have been living in the area of painting oil portrait studies, so abstract is something new to me. I have read a lot about famous Abstract Artists of the past, but, I became more and more confused, simplifying seems to be the way to begin. I am going back to you othere videos, especially the one using black, MSG Leum

[@Happydog66]

Thank you for this video Lori. I am a former Torontonian now watching you from Winnipeg and learning so much. Every time I watch a video of yours you answer a question I was wondering about. You are a really good teacher. Good luck with your new digs!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

It's funny i still don't think of myself as a teacher at all. 😂 but I appreciate your kind words, thank you.

[@vickyb9918]

This was so helpful. I really like how you take the time to explain what you’re doing and go into detail. Can you tell me what’s the difference between layers and texture and/or the similarities with them. I’m confused about these terms.

[@angmacleod]

what are you dipping that Inktence pencil in?

[@stevensacks6869]

I will stay tuned.

[@katryanaorange2092]

Thank you, Lori!!! This got me out of a hUuUUge art stump. Limiting your palette is a great tip to create better contrast (and it makes you think outside the box) Girl, you inspire sooooo much!!! haha

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@velezconn]

Thank you for the positive community you are creating on this platform - Honesty and kindness in addition to learning. It is powerful to know that others are on the same path and want to create original, meaningful work. Happy creating in your beautiful new setting.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I love that!!! thank you so very much!. There really are some wonderful people here and I can't express enough how grateful I am for all the support.

[@marypartridge5154]

Thanking you so much this was so helpful

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it helped!

[@mvricks90]

Really enjoyed this. I´ve gotten so frustrated thinking painting is only good enough or valuable when "recreating" reality to the perfect detail. I much more prefer to work on intuition, instinct, emotion and just do whatever my mood wants to do. This is when painting imo becomes fun. Abuse the canvas a little, and really see where the painting takes me instead of being completely rational, have a set fixed plan, and be so cautious of every brush stroke and scared of making tiny mistakes. I guess there is a stigma towards modern art and abstract expressions. So I will be glad to piss some people off with my coming endeavor. Thanks for sharing

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

haHAHAHA THANKS FOR THE CHUCKLE. yes the stigma is people think this type of art is easy and it's actually the opposite. Have fun with piising off some people ❤️

[@lynlyn567]

Just discovered your channel. Thank you ❤

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

ive been away from my channel for quite some time lol

[@imogenequest56]

Loved that demonstration Lori! My favourite colour too! 😍

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Patti!!

[@soyezlouise3619]

Glad to hear you are in Almonte. Any painting classes?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

No classes not enough time in the day. or days in the week 😩

[@maryshank7825]

So excited to see your coming journey. Congratulations on the move!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much Mary !!

[@violameyer2656]

Loved this tutorial! Thank you, I keep learning from you.

[@stardustblue3625]

Thank you for sharing your passion and good luck with your new art space~

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thank you so much !!

[@ksenijaturkovic9228]

Great to have you back, Lori! 💗

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!! Glad to be back!