Follow your heart in art - Paint like Ellsworth Kelly

Ellsworth Kelly is know for his abstract paintings that look almost to simple. The more you look at them they become more interesting. A little extra information about them helps too. In this Paint Like Ellsworth Kelly I show you how I paint like him but also show you how important it is to follow your heart when making art. It doesn’t have too appeal to others, but please do what you love. Just like Ellsworth Kelly did. Please do watch the TED talk of Ethan Hawk about creativity. Enjoy.
The video about the artwork on the wall behind me: • Paint like Mary Heilma...
Video where Ellsworth Kelly explain his way of working: / 2gziqkv9nr
TED talk of Ethan Hawk about how to be creative: • Give yourself permissi...
The Austin artwork of Ellsworth Kelly: • Time Lapse of Ellswort...
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I prefer to work on multi-purpose paper, more info in this video: • How to choose the RIGH... In almost all my videos I use with Winsor&Newton Galeria acrylics, if not, I will say so in the video. Other materials I use are in random order: 5, 10 and 40mm brushes, palette knives, acrylics medium, Ecoline liquid watercolor, Lyra color pencils, Lyra soft pastels, oil pastels, Stabilo color pencils, paper palette pad and basic masking tape. I also use household items like a permanent marker, scrub sponge, scissors, paper towel, and so on.
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[@gobetsygo]

You are truly the best…best teacher…great humor….human touch….and really inspiring…thanks for all your videos…I am a huge American…living in Spain….FAN….!!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks gobetsygo, enjoy painting your versions. Albert

[@tatianadavey4520]

Painting.Thank you, Albert!😍

[@ravingcyclist624]

Another very cool video! Huge simple shapes worth millions of dollars. Amazing.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, ravingcyclist. It's amazing to see how powerful simple shapes can be. Albert

[@SleepStoriesASMR]

This is wonderful! I work at a museum where we’re showing Kelly’s art, and this video helped me take more joy in it-thank you!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, SleepStories. I obviously love your comment, good to hear. Enjoy. Albert

[@superfly2449]

I now have a new and improved understanding of EK’s work. Many thanks.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Super Fly, for sharing. It means a lot to me. Albert

[@paneko1]

I first encountered abstract art ‘little bit more deeply’ when I bought a book ‘After Modern Art’ by D.Hopkins bc there I for the first time discovered Abstract expressionism and was blown away with it.. and art and philosophy of J.Dubuffet encouraged me to go bravely ahead with my artistic pursuits:)) Growing up, and lived, in Eastern Europe, art always had to have some ‘meaning’, and avant-garde then was art with ‘meaning against that meaning’ :)) Freedom and coolness and play and fun was kind of absent for me there and I’m very grateful I bought that book. Your videos are amazingly done, edited and you truly mastered to bring abstract art to a ‘broader’ audience and let us with so much inspiration and new discoveries. 👏🙂

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Paneko1, thanks and thanks for sharing your story and I can relate to it in a way. I learned about abstract art and how to look at it later in life. It brought me so much enjoyment, just by looking at it, wondering what, why and how. I now try to share what I see and hope others learn to enjoy it too. There is such richness in abstract, even when a piece has just one color. Mindblowing 😊 Happy (abstract) painting, Albert

[@paneko1]

@@ImperfectPaintings It’s very nicely said, Albert. And mindblowing indeed! 🙂

[@TheKathept]

I loved all the things you did with the red lines!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Kathe, thanks. I really liked the one with the red and the one with the blue lines. Totally different outcome and both amazing to do and look at. Enjoy making yours, Albert

[@wilkowilkinson4864]

Fantastic Episode Albert....You nailed it....

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Wilko, thanks. Kelly made it easy for me, what a wonderful artist. Happy painting, Albert

[@ellenvd5543]

Bedankt weer voor de mooie video Albert! Ik weet niet goed wat ik van zijn kunst moet denken....zijn tekeningen spraken me meer aan. Wat een leuk voorbeeld met die lijnen en daarna uitknippen! Je hebt altijd heel originele voorbeelden!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hallo Ellen, bedankt. Ik vind zijn werk fantastisch, maar dat had je misschien al door. Voor mij is vooral interessant dat hij gewoon schildert wat hij interessant vindt, dat is leidend bij hem. Jij en ik mogen dat dus ook doen. Je hoeft niet te schilderen wat iedereen mooi vindt, luster vooral naar je zelf. Heel permissievol. Ik ben hem dankbaar. Fijne dag verder, Albert

[@AdamStejskal-yf3st]

7:23. Okay this gives me an idea. I have some spare pieces of cardboard in my basement and I've been trying to figure out what to do with them but that picture got me thinking.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Good to hear, Adam. It's all about getting new ideas and exploring creativity. Enjoy creating, Albert

[@dominiquejassey4276]

Thank you for making this artist known and above all for explaining his paintings so well. You give us lots of ideas !

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dominique, thanks, my pleasure. Enjoy painting in his style! Albert

[@francavan1295]

Good teaching! Thank you Albert

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Franca, thanks.Will you try it yourself too? Happy painting, Albert

[@loristryker]

I love your videos Albert! Hello from Canada!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Lori, thanks. Enjoy. Merry Christmas from the Netherlands, Albert

[@AMCaroM]

Amazing artist, thanks!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Ana I totally agree with you!

[@philnasmith9755]

Cool video. Thanks Albert.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Philna, thanks. I had a lot of fun making it. Albert

[@elizabethrudi9887]

Amazing vídeo ,inspiração,thanks 👏👏

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Elisabeth. Enjoy following your inspiration. Albert

[@anamullan9558]

Thank you Albert, your videos are always very helpful. You help the viewer to appreciate many artists and to understand their way of seeing. At the same time you help the viewer to arrive to their own conclusions and seek their own creative path.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Ana, thanks. I'm glad to hear your like the videos. Have fun making your version. Albert

[@susys.8640]

Heel inspirerend, heel veel dank voor your lessons 😊⚘

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Fijn om te horen Susy. Albert

[@benbob2008]

Wonderful video -- thank you for sharing this!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Ben, thanks. What is your favorite way of art making? Just curious, Albert

[@benbob2008]

@@ImperfectPaintings I've actually always been a musician. However, since the pandemic has cancelled all performances, last summer I took up drawing and painting. Absolutely love it, and am eager to learn everything I can!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Ben, thanks for coming back on it. Oh that must he hard, missing the performances. We have tickets for a concert and it's now postponed (for the 3rd time) to march 2022. I miss going to a museum and get inspired by real artwork, not the pictures of them. Let's all make the best of it. So, happy painting, Albert

[@MaNa-bz6tx]

Tnx

[@rosanastola2934]

GRACIAS ALBERT - Desde Lincoln - Argentina

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Rosana, thanks a traves del globo, Albert

[@clarencebarker1906]

Hi. I've just discovered you, and so very pleased that I have. I explore KZbin on my television, and it's always great to stumble across something/someone that I like. Very inspirational & revealing... and a lot of fun for a talentless old man like me. I'm looking forward to exploring your past catalogue of videos, and to joining in a bit. Thank you for your generosity.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Clarence, thanks. Wonderful to hear and just paint at your level, just as I do. You will get better by practicing more. And please have fun along the way, in my opinion the most important ingredient of painting. 😁 Albert

[@clarencebarker1906]

@@ImperfectPaintings Thank you for your encouragement. Could you possibly advise me about a good paper to use please. Oh and what you use for thinning acrylics in addition to water, which I'm guessing you don't do on paper. I already have a lot of paints that somebody gave me. Thanks Albert.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Clarence, I use acrylic medium gloss (diluted 3 or 4 parts water and 1 part medium, mixed in an old water bottle). to mix with acrylics to get thinner paint layers. You will see me use it in several videos. I bought a squeeze bottle to keep it for later use. The paper is more difficult. I advice to visit a local art supply store and ask for multi-use paper (drawing, oil pastels or acrylics) 200 grams with a smooth surface. I can't seem to find the right words to describe what I use to people abroad. Every country seems to use it's own technical words. Good luck. Can you let me know what the correct terms are after your hunt for paper? Hope this helps. Albert

[@clarencebarker1906]

@@ImperfectPaintings Hi Albert. Thank you. I'm not keen on going out more than a cautious walk around the park at the moment, so I had a look on eBay in the end. I've ordered the two following papers for comparison... though I'm sure that both papers will be better than the painter 🙄. I've ordered some medium too, though I realised that it's matt after I'd ordered it. I've dabbled in exploring shape and colour in the past without really getting the bug, but at the ripe old age of 70 I suddenly find that I want to do something everyday. So, I've been making cards using blanks that I've had for years, and also in a book of 100gsm cartridge paper... all with markers. I'm really looking forward to trying some of the 'Paint like' ideas from your videos. Some of the artists I knew about, but you've introduced me other really interesting ones. Sorry, I'm rambling on... it's a tendency I have! Anyway, thanks again. Oh, I'm not really sure about any other terms. You explain everything so well. I'll tell you about my one attempt to speak Dutch sometime... humiliation! A3 Bristol Paper Canson extra smooth surface pad 250gsm and Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paper Pad 300g A3. For Artists Acrylic Painting

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Clarence, thanks. It sounds like you're on your way. Oh and matt or gloss isn't a problem for the medium. I like gloss, it adds a little shine. I will check out the paper you ordered, it looks just right. Enjoy you painting endeavors. Stay safe, Albert

[@ihopetowin]

Beautiful video.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Ihopetowin, thanks for letting me know. Albert

[@GG-zj3hb]

Have recently found your channel. Amazing inspirational and educational videos. Thank you, Albert.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Cosita, thanks, always nice to hear. Are you a painter or otherwise creative? I would live to hear. Albert

[@GG-zj3hb]

Hi Albert, I am a self-taught artist and I am developing my artistic voice. I am very impressed how you structure and present your videos. You teach me how to look differently at the world and by using your own examples you give me so much joy and freedom to create. Thank you. P.s. always nice music on the background 🙂

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Cosita, thanks for the extra info. And also a joy to read you like the way I work. There is so much beautiful art out there.. Be it made by official artist or by 'amateurs'. I love the creativity in it all, it's addictive. 😁 Happy painting, Albert

[@अभिवाचन]

Your videos are very inspiring. Every time you introduce a new artist, I try to paint something following your guidance.- Dinkar Bedekar , India.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dinkar, thanks, great to hear. I hope you like this artist too. Happy painting, Albert

[@j.vansanten112]

As usually you make a good video. Everything past. What a creative mind do you have. It stil is Amazone me.🤣👍🏻

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi J, thanks. Just look and learn and train you own creative mind. It's fun too! Albert

[@culturefan]

We seem to enjoy the same artist. I like a lot of the minimal artist, and I like colors as well. I think minimal artist by and large are somewhat not understood by the public at large, although I think the public seem to like color--just my own observation. Sometimes I find art I don't understand too, but I always find it stimulating most of the time. I'm going to try some of these examples you showed. Thanks.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Culture fan, thanks. Yes, but I guess you and I 20 years back wouldn't have understand it either. At least I wouldn't. Just as in sport, the more time you spend doing or watching any kind of, you learn to appreciate the details more, get a feel for it. It's a matter of learning, putting an effort in. Happy painting trying out Kelly. Albert

[@reichhopprivatwatch1406]

GREAT! EK is fantastic

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi ReichHop, thanks. Yes, I agree. Fun also 😁 Albert

[@nikandbdog]

How did he eliminate the brush strokes and make such clean edges?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, nikandbdog. There are several ways, for instance, using thinner paint layers. Or by using masking tape or other techniques for straight lines. But I guess the images he created, his way of seeing the world, are more important as the techniques used. Albert

[@tatianadavey4520]

👍👍👍

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Tatiana, what is your favorite way of being creative? Painting, collage or another one? I would love to hear from you, Albert

[@bridgetumphryes3368]

I love simple art love abstract art.....does your whole family do art?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Bridget, me too, abstract art is endless. No, I'm the only one doing art, but my wife or our son join me when I visit a museum. How about your family? Albert

[@bridgetumphryes3368]

@@ImperfectPaintings I have 2 nephews that can draw back when they were younger they don't do it anymore. But I'm the only one that does art and lots of other stuff but I didn't start until 2005 when I was going through a deep depression God put this into my mind and heart. It has become my passion. I keep myself busy mentally especially with all that's going on in the world.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I got bored working with my mind and was looking for another line of work. A friend told me about an holistic art school no freaking way, I can't even paint.(the voice of resistance... I was sold on the day I visited them. Someone else was sitting in my driver's seat those days. I love to know that there's more in this world than we can see. It feels less alone. Art is a wonderful healer, i learned so much just expressing myself. Stay safe, Albert

[@wallaceflowers]

Hi, we’re you using the acrylic paint or the watercolor paint on these pieces?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi KaCeyKal, thanks for asking, but I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. I only use acrylics paint, did I mention watercolors? Hope this helps, Albert

[@wallaceflowers]

Imperfect Paintings thank you for your response. I just saw watercolor in list of affiliates links and wanted to make sure. What paper did you use? Thank you

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi KaCeyKal, now I understand. The links are the same under all the videos. I always tell in the video what I use, it was getting complicated to change the list every time. The paper is more difficult to explain. It is multipurpose paper 200 grams, 50x65 cm. I don't use water on it, it would ruin the surface. Best you ask iin your local art supplies store for paper to paint on. Buy a few sheets and see what works for you. Hope this helps, Albert Albert

[@lollilolli4582]

When I walk with friends or partner, all of a sudden I notice some interesting things then I will stop and take a picture. But people around me sometimes feel I am bit crazy . "it's just a shadow!" they say. And many people think art is useless(can't bring money) so they are less likely to understand why I do the thing which doesn't bring financial benefit, it sounds naive to them. And it bothers me. Sometimes I have to hide the fact that I like art.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Lolli, thanks for sharing your story. You've seen some videos and by now you probably notice I see beauty in anything. Especially Elsworth Kelly is an artist who also looks at the world like you and me, or we like him. Please keep looking and taking pictures. People who don't understand your why or are laughing about you, it's their loss. In my opinion it's a way to train your eye for detail. Art is never about money, it's about expressing yourself. Be you, the world needs you. Albert

[@lollilolli4582]

@@ImperfectPaintings Thank you Mr Albert! I feel like I find my community here ! :)

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Lolli, you're more than welcome to join. In case you have some paint or ink and are in for playing, check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqirdn-HqM1_a9E In case you like to participate, drop me a line on the email in the description of that video. Albert