Getting Unstuck in my Work

[@SheilaSquillante]

Louise, besides being a marvelous painter, you are an incredible, inspiring teacher. Thank you for your generosity and encouragement!

[@Mahdi-ic8qv]

Thank you Louse! Your painting and your ability to articulate are both amazing. Thank you for sharing so much and so clearly; and for adding beautiful art to the universe!

[@Mahdi-ic8qv]

Of course I meant "Louise"!!!!!!

[@jameshopkins7507]

Amazingly, your no pile was my yes pile! Appreciation of art is so subjective! I do love your work and your videos. Thank you so much.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Yeah! I loved some of her rejected pieces and didn't like some of her favorites. LOL.

[@g0greenn0w]

@@DrummerGrrrl. /

[@indigoshorts6478]

Thank you, Louise! Was a pleasure to see all of your brushstrokes and your thoughts behind them. Looking forward to seeing more of your "creating hours".

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ElzabeVdWesthuizen]

So nice!!! Drama between dark an light. Amazing!!!

[@SuperUsernameization]

"I've done something that moved everything forward; I've enjoyed myself; I feel better for having created." Sums up the exercise and I needed to see/hear this. Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Happy it resonated with you xx

[@diannelacourciere4129]

I found it so interesting seeing your liked, maybe and reject piles and your explanation to why each painting was in that certain pile. Thank you again for your wisdom.❤

[@jumperstartful]

One of the most helpful lessons I have ever watched. Thank you Louise.

[@jenniferkobe]

Thank you so much. I’ve recently retired, and have looked forward to a world full of creativity. Strangely enough, now that’s it’s upon me, I’m frozen . I’m glad you tell us it’s our job. It brought on an overwhelming feeling inside me.

[@ljd8520]

Hi Jennifer, I completely sympathise with what you said. I've retired at 50 it feels very bizarre. It's all about format for me, 1m x 1m canvas every time

[@judithgillam5074]

Louise - you are an absolute gem . Thank you ........... Kind regards - Judi - Australia

[@lindsay5166]

I second that! Love your conversational style, Louise ☺️. You make it all seem so do-able which is downright inspiring! Thank you so much. X

[@johnk626]

I'm going to use the practice squares on a more regular basis, when I get a block or unsure how to progress, I will experiment with limited pallete colour swatches a great record for future use thanks for all this Louise! I wish I could afford the course but learnt a lot!

[@annray9320]

Toulouse Lautrec comes to mind with the colours x

[@maryannturney2383]

Before I saw your process, I was so stuck with my painting. You helped me really get the courage to jump in the water - or really the paint, I can't wait to see where that goes. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@carolwallis9780]

I'm in Australia and currently trying to do your 'Finding Your Joy' Taster course. I'm struggling to keep up with the course and getting side tracked into painting things that are a combination of your lessons and my feelings (that seem to be coming out on paper). However I'm just discovering all your KZbin videos which are so interesting and helping me as a beginner. Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Don't worry about being sidetracked - that's you finding what you love!

[@ReineDujardin]

Waaaw! Ça avait l'air de rien, mais quand vous avez enlevé le ruban adhésif, tout s'est éclairé et mis en place....merci pour ce cours sur les couleurs....qui est très important. Et surtout pour vos explications tout au long de ce tutoriel.....❤❤❤

[@dianeoconnor8310]

It’s also interesting our own reaction to your work, which teaches us something about us. I actually loved one of the small ones that you didn’t like. A useful video! 😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes so true!

[@TheCarcasonne]

Dear Louise, thank you so much for this video. Regrettably I can't afford your course, maybe next year. Until then I'm really thankful for your videos, they are always informative and got to the point. Nothing comparable out there!

[@leticiacampos1044]

I had the same reaction: loved all the maybe and most of the no!

[@veronicastewart1112]

@@leticiacampos1044 Me too.

[@mishajameson8939]

same!

[@sharonmaginn1014]

Louise I can't express enough how you've inspired me to explore and find my joy in painting. I love watching your videos and the taster course was amazing. Thank you for all you do!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@sharonstratis2846]

If I don't know what I want to paint or if I want to paint, I'll work in my art journal or make collage atc cards (2.5 inches by 3.5 inches). I'm so glad that you introduced me to segmenting off large sheets of paper to play on. I plan to do this at least once a week, if not more.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful! Have fun

[@veronicastewart1112]

I do atc's also. Painting a large paper and then using a view finder, will give you great backgrounds for your art cards.

[@penelope8739]

Thank you Louise from the bottom of my 'art. What you are saying in your videos really resonates. I'm beginning to understand. I'm enjoying the process. You've tickled my painterly pulse points. I'm experimenting more and going where I've never been before. Like a butterfly emerging, just slowly. You're talking sense in a language I can understand and link to a process. It's visual and it's exciting and I'm looking forward to exploring and messing more in my shed and I want more.....

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@Fidelabstractfineart]

Very useful. Getting stuck is so easy. At least we get busy with something else and don't dwell on self flagellation. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So true!

[@junelatti7991]

Thank you Louise,. I have been a painter all my life and right now I’m incredibly stuck. Your work and your words are incredibly helpful for me right now! Thank you again…

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome! ❤ Be sure to join me for my free 8 day class coming up! www.louisefletchercourses.com/find-your-joy-2024-free-taster

[@christineconsmueller8339]

Hi Louise! this demonstration is very helpful in enjoying getting to know colours more and figuringout what I like and don't like. I also like the energy and movement of you physically on putting colours out and not doing just little squares which Ican only relate with my thinking part of the brain but not with my creative side.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad! Happy painting!

[@monicastella9149]

I love sky with the. Drips as you completed it today. Your idea to create small paintings makes sense to me. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@kasiatek1957]

Thank you Louise for this inspiring video. I love the idea of YES*MAYBE*NO PILE! The idea of turning the painting in different directions even whilst painting process is great and gives the freeling feeling. I'm looking forward to this art adventure.

[@sigrunbe]

This was really something of the very best I have ever seen on KZbin!

[@uniquelylily1166]

When you had all of them taped together, I saw a story of a storm coming with tornado, rain, wind, then the sun and calm came again. I loved it!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@PaulaHoye]

I’ve recently gone back to art after a break of over 20 years . I have found your videos on KZbin so inspiring to me . As I have found every time I do a drawing or a collage i immediately judge it and feel it is no good and then I don’t try again. Your advise has given me hope that I can try again . 😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Awww thank you Paula and I am so glad I could provide that hope to you!

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

I love the way the little squares turned out and the limited palette. Taking off the tape is like opening up a beautifully wrapped present! So cool! Can’t wait to try it!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Have fun!

[@JaneofArc]

This really resonated with me and what God has been speaking to my heart about too. Your words at the end are quite powerful. Thank you ❤️

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad to hear it resonated with you!

[@helenkermode]

Love your work! Found this video very helpful, love the colours. Look forward to following you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Awesome, thank you so much Helen!

[@nickmozak8400]

Thanks Louise for inspiring videos.Would love to take one of your 10 week courses!

[@joanastley6334]

LOVED THIS LESSON , SO INTERESTING.

[@trevisrobotie924]

Louise, you think damn too much!!! i love everything in your painting.kudos girl!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

This is so very helpful to me. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the course. My assistant and I cleared off and cleaned my studio table so I can be ready to get my supplies out and start painting again.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad you are joining us Danielle! ❤

[@peggyjofarr4577]

Louise, Thank you for showing up! For sharing your process and encouraging words. Love the palette! I am still searching for my particular voice of colors.❤

[@marthajacobo3519]

I really enjoyed your video! Another limited palette would be great! Thanks. ❤ Love that piano jazz music , let me know the artist, very motivational!

[@cherylmartin467]

Thank you from Appleton Wisconsin, this is my most favorite video on abstracts. You have helped me get back to my painting again. I took a long break and it saddens me.

[@sherrierichard2848]

Wow. I have so many ways now to get in-stuck. Thank you! Love that you are analyzing by talking about what you do and do not like. Better than just harsh criticism to ourselves -more positive!

[@karanouren1596]

I love your idea of placing the smaller paintings from working on a large sheet taped off and painting as though one large but knowing they're all individual pieces...placing them in a sketchbook, making notes as needed...I'm going to try this...Thank you!!!

[@karenjoy9997]

This is the most informative video. I love it. I want to push myself to use these colors. To me it looks like mud, but seeing how you mixed them to get a certain feeling. And when all these muddy colors all together, turns the painting interesting beautiful, different. Which is the end desired result. As you paint, I come to love it more & more. Also I am so I’m happy that I’m learning about how to use black color. So, Thank you so much for teaching us here on u- tube!

[@sunshinenorain]

You have just given me a place to go so that I will continue my painting practice. This is absolutely stunning how you show your paint mixing. Brilliant!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@myuglypaintings6575]

Thank you so much for sharing your processes. You are always an inspiration. I’m always reassured about my own art practice after listening to you and the struggles that you cope with. I still struggle with imposter syndrome, so knowing that my struggles are the same as you gives me hope and confidence. ❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww so glad I could provide some inspiration. ❤

[@MelissaGray-i6i]

Wow! This video is a game changer! I just finished the Art2Life Creative Visionary Program and was struggling with a painting yesterday when I stumbled across this fabulous gem. I love the color palette and the exercise of working on small squares - totally loosened me up and I went from feeling frustrated to inspired! Louise, I love your videos - thank you so much for sharing your expertise and most of all your joy! As soon as I finish paying off CVP I'll be joining your tribe!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww thank you for your wonderful words Melissa! I appreciate them.

[@juliehooper1360]

Thank you Louise. That was so generous of you to share your inner workings and decision making process. It lights me up. It was encouraging too that it’s just how it is to feel resistant sometimes and it doesn’t matter. There is no sense pushing a Boulder up hill but a zig zag path is much easier and kinder.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So true!

[@ruthrees7495]

I have enjoyed your approach to painting with a restricted palette & creating “samples” from which to learn. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cheryldobbinson1994]

Loved that, really interesting. It was a revelation when the tape came off it reminded me of a story board of images like the comics I looked as a kid 😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Awww I never looked at it this way. Glad you enjoyed it ♥

[@gerricalpin4825]

am a new comer to your teaching and am inspired by the techniques, especially the intuitive ones. looking forward to much more.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks and welcome to my channel :)

[@cdow68]

I’m so inspired!!! What a fun activity!!! I love the way you made the squares into Art! It’s fabulous!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@dianecharest8365]

I have gotten better since the taster course. And I have you to thank.

[@stephaniemartel]

Such a helpful video! I love hearing your thought process.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful! Happy painting!

[@AmysCreativeArt]

I absolutely enjoy watching your process. And your scrap book. What a fabulous idea. For keeping notes. And your work is absolutely Stunning. 👏💜💙💜💙💜

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Soooo inspiring, thanks so much Louise, so many ideas spinning around in my head watching you and listening to your thoughts, I stopped the video halfway through as I had to paint...

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow what a compliment! Glad you enjoyed it! ♥

[@mauricepowers3804]

I love both paintings but the smaller one looks like a Tuscan landscape!!!! It's my favorite❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks!

[@marychristophi6688]

Just wonderful

[@alrenefischer4481]

Louise I am back ,I am watching all your work . I love your work, very happy 😊

[@Wvnursey]

OMG! You have opened my eyes! How fantastic! What inspiration! THANK YOU!!!!😀😀😀😀

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@alrenefischer4481]

Pam I have been thrilled when I found you , I kne I found my paintings I besotted with all your diff work you inspired me to go back to my art room ,,,,,,,,, you are my perfect painter thank you Pam

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@jacsfalconer1929]

I adore your beautiful harmonious works of Art, your colour knowledge and application are second to none. For the first time in sooooo long I really want to paint again, starting with this exercise of a limited palette and squares, it all seems achievable. Huge thanks to you. 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You can do it!

[@sallysims5090]

Thanks for this thoughtful video, Louise. It so helpful to see the physical process, the palette selection, paint application, how the exercise feeds the works in progress, and the emotional/motivational side of it. I saw in that last shot of the painting a house in the countryside I'd like to visit. :) As always, thanks for sharing your painting wisdom with us.

[@nataliem3504]

Thank you so much for sharing your thought processes and your way of moving forward. I find this very helpful 🙏

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@MSscrappychick]

Looooved this video thank you for sharing this TOTAL WISDOM!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad it helped :)

[@tracyditto7962]

What a great and inspiring video. Nothing has been working for me lately which makes me not want to paint and I don't want to feel that way because I love to paint. I think I'm going to try your paper version to get a jump start. I love the colors that you used and the way you explain everything especially mixing the few colors you use. A simple palette for me works well. Loved this video!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You can do it!

[@johannerousseau7800]

Hi Louise, i will be part of FYJ2021 and all I can say is thank you for being such a good person and, I love you for that.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@jentrujillo9110]

Louise wow…this is a priceless lesson you are sharing here! I am SO appreciative of your insight and ideas in creating…even when you don’t want to. thank you from the bottom of my palette to yours!!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@amykeever8527]

Thank you so much Louise……..struggling today and needed every part of this ❤

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome ❤

[@dianagilbert8690]

I took my Lesson 4 paintings from FYJ Taster to another place last night. I stayed with my limited palette and played for 3 hours. I woke up this morning feeling like Christmas Day. I actually cried with JOY as I looked at the FUN I had last night. I am sure this is a fraction of what I will experience during your FYJ 2021 Course.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

That makes me so happy!

[@ruthmaxey-fisher2557]

So much to learn from one video. Absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much Louise for your time, enthusiasm and expertise. For the first time in my life I am enjoying my experience with picture making.

[@anitasteenkamp4309]

I am inspired! Thank you Louise for this gift!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@bethmabie3775]

Your words are more than words for art. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@suesimpson7625]

This was just a wonderful video! Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely use these suggestions to move my work forward and make me happier in my studio.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@simaabedini3617]

For long time I am thinking to start abstract art , just find you here . You work of arts are simply amazing. Love how you explain your process , you make me to start . Appreciate you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pepaperez-enciso516]

Muchas gracias Louise! Tu forma de pintar me parece fascinante. Y sobre todo de transmitir y de enseñar

[@trishspinazola287]

You are a delight!!! Thank you! Love your art as well!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tears-ran-dry]

I desperately needed to see your Video this A.M. , I am going to get myself an Art journal. I never thought of just how useful they can be. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and Amazing Artwork ❣️

[@wendybailey8009]

Thank you for sharing your thinking process in this wonderful video. I realise I haven’t painted for a while - I’m drawing, thinking, using charcoal which is my comfort blanket. You’ve inspired me to actual paint today - and I think your inspirational squares is just right for today! There is a storm coming and that influences my mood - makes me stronger and less complacent. Thank you Louise.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@yokemelissant9098]

Thank you Louise. I love watching your painting videos. I am really not able to paint at the moment (to much energy has to go to body right now) but I feel it coming just looking at the video. You make such beautiful art. It appeals to my eyes and feelings

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you x

[@maryannkavanagh5899]

You are fabulous for sharing your process. I really enjoyed this and learned a lot.

[@mackieredd5503]

Thanks Louise. Just found you and love, really love the permission to work thru a tuff day of paining. Thanks again. Please stay safe.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

So glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for being here. 🖌

[@jonathanv9889]

you are the best teacher in yt, thank you

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thanks!

[@Tinamar65]

I‘m watching painting videos for three days now and can‘t find the courage to start. Watching this video helped a lot!🙏🏻

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Michaelangie]

We have the same process and desire to keep the art making joyful and intuitive. Thank you for sharing your ways.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@mariarowden3751]

Thank you. A v constructive, accessable and creative way to move forward

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenprice2467]

Love your words as much as your art!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Aww thank you for your kind words Helen!

[@lindatobey4051]

Loved your help on getting unstuck and how you view colors. So helpful and also agree your maybe and no pile were gorgeous!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolkothmann6074]

you are an amazing teacher! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@jaycham17]

Love the way you worked through these. Very inspiring!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@jeffreykinghorn8612]

Excellent...EXCELLENT video. Love the process.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@colorexplained]

Lovee the yes, no, maybe piles and evaluation of each piece.

[@tara-mayemoves1977]

Thanks for sharing your process Louise! So inspiring 🤯🤩

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@alanh1702]

Really enjoyed your presentations; I find I resonate with your sensibilities. Thank you, from Alan, Pacific Northwest in the USA.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you liked it Alan! Thanks for being here.

[@charlottehogberg9855]

Thank you for an inspiring video! I love the little green one in the end.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome and glad you liked it! ♥

[@eliseerasmus2403]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Just what I needed today to encourage and inspire me.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

My problem now is I just moved and my easel isn't set up. Also, I got Covid-19 in April and I'm STILL very tired and feel crappy. This video made me want to cry because I miss painting sooooooo much. Tomorrow I am going to get myself to the art store and buy some paper and a few Stabilo pencils AND some masking tape. I will find a place, somewhere, to paint some little pieces as you did.

[@yvindschjelderup7906]

Love your paintings, you inspire!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciapinel7429]

Luuise you are such an inspiration! love to see your videos! thank you so much!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@catholictortillas777]

You are a great teacher!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! 😃

[@marychristophi6688]

Love ❤️ it pushes me to work again 🌻

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@Freefolkcreate]

Black is the queen of color 🖤

[@sallyneal1]

i bc agree 1:18

[@joansamworth6021]

Thank you for your sharing your approach!!

[@agneszirini922]

Thank you for sharing Louise ! I'm learning a lot following your videos !!!

[@carmenjones864]

thank you for your class .i am learning sooooooooo much from your videos

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad to hear that

[@annguild5176]

Hi there...thankyou for all i have seen you donso far......your video just popped up while i was trying to navigate a free weekend retreat i was on and i listened to you and thought....now this is what i love to do!!! Realising you were not part of the retreat!!! My gain!!! I carried on listening to you for the rest of the time 😁😁 i have picked up so much from you...i am truly grateful...i love collage and playing with paint...just wish i had a bigger studio!!! Before i can carry on ...i have to find new places for the clutter that has accumulated on my work area!!!🤭🤭🤭i will visit your website to see more of what you do. Thankyou again!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Hi Ann, thanks so much for your kind words!