How to Paint Pansies with Ginger Cook's Impressionism for Beginner Acrylic Painting Tutorial

[@kathyharry4122]

Ginger you are amazing with color. I love your analogy of painting in your own jigsaw puzzle pieces with your own colors. It's so fun watching you paint.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gypsy2496]

watching replays i'll try this one today can't wait ❤❤❤ love your paintings

[@daisymay3426]

Brilliant Ginger and done with such ease..love your approach to painting.😍

[@gingercooklive]

Jon and I hope you have fun with this.

[@DiannePeace]

Absolutely gorgeous painting!!

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much!

[@gwenritch]

This by far is my favorite lesson for abstract impressionistic flowers. So stunning. I checked the Academy to see if this turned into a lesson. I had to grit my teeth through the at least 9 interruptions of ads! It was worth it. The sad thing is I have to sit through the annoying ads to paint along again. Thanks Ginger and Jon. I cant wait to play with my flower colors! I will do the pansy basket in the Academy tutorials.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much 😊

[@katherinedunsmoor2513]

I love watching your videos. I'm 63 and only just began painting in the last 3 months and I really enjoy it

[@gingercooklive]

Its a great thing to learn at any age and painting has been shown to "reverse aging in the brain" . no kidding.

[@bellaca4326]

I love this painting too Ginger. My friend who will turn 70 yrs this May she would love it. I would love to paint this picture will check the gallery to see if I can have a traceable. OMG it’s gorgeous You are an amazing artist.

[@gingercooklive]

Because that was made before 2020 and covid the picture will be in on Pinterest Board. Just print it out. www.pinterest.com/pin/519251032046120367/

[@yvonneamos9677]

Wow, wow, wow! Thank you Ginger for all you encouragement and support to give these paintings a go. This is so beautiful. Love to you and Jon. Stay safe. xxx

[@gingercooklive]

thanks so much. art hugs from Jon and me.

[@gloriadollimount9036]

Love this one too!

[@gingercooklive]

yes and yes, this is a great painted large too.

[@MotherGosling]

I love the various screens so i can see Ginger, the painting, the palette and the source picture. Thanks to both of you. :)

[@gingercooklive]

We have tried a lot of configurations. This one works well when we have a good enough live stream that day to support it.

[@moderatorbonniem6655]

I really enjoyed your video. Kudos to Jon's progression in his selection of camera angles, pic in pic. Love that. Ginger, I LOVE how you seem to be the artist who challenges my art skills. I've been an artist for decades and know that one can never stop learning. Thank you very much for these FREE Art Tutorials.

[@gingercooklive]

Because Acrylics are so versatile, I enjoy showing how painting with acrylics can translate into an oil painting technique and why they must be done differently. On our on line Academy for acrylic painting we have more in depth examples of how to go about doing this, which include long step by step tutorials, with a lot more explanations. Many of our videos run between 2-5 hours and come with personal art coaching for those paintings on needs extra help with or just wants an objective pair of eyes to take a look and comment. Jon and I appreciate your feedback on the show. Its nice to interact with an artist who has been doing this a while that we can still show a new tick or two to. Happy New Year, and thanks so much for taking the time to write.

[@helengloudemans8240]

I am 70 years old and have stumbled upon Ginger Cook on You Tube. So I am beginner and time is running out for me to ever actually develop as a real artist. However, something I have noticed as an extra perk of following Ginger Cook: I am a type A personality....always in a hurry and have never been able to slow down...even in old my age. But, after watching Ginger paint and listening to the tips and stories, I have noticed I am much more in the moment...taking time ...noticing and experiencing the 'now.' Thank You, Ginger Cook!

[@gingercooklive]

Helen, its never too late. so pleased you like our show. I would like to invite you to join out Acrylic painting club on FB. here is the link' . facebook.com/groups/GingerCookClub/

[@helengloudemans8240]

In one of your videos, you mentioned that in your Acrylic Ginger Cook Paint Club, You do not include conversation with John. For me this is one of the best parts. For that reason, I hesitate to join the club. .

[@rachellekalika4471]

Another great lesson. Thank you Ginger for making the art journey so understandable. You made these pansies come alive. I love the painting. Jon thank you for using great lighting and cameras.

[@gingercooklive]

I really like this painting too and think it would be stunning 30x40.

[@jessiejones2306]

Hi Ginger and John, I started painting about 10 years ago in my mid 70's and you are now my best favorite artist. Love your teaching style, your choice of content to paint. I had the cataract surgery about 5 years ago and had near sighted lens put in one eye and far sighted in the other eye. What was great about that is that I didn't have to wear glasses and had near perfect vision for about 3 years but now I have to wear reader glasses for small print. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with all of use. AWESOME

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you for the lens advice. I am considering getting an upgrade on the lenses. So glad you are enjoying these shows. Thank you so much.

[@cindyb1481]

This is beautiful but also so interesting to watch. I think watching calms me down in this crazy time.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much. Painting is a great distraction from everyday cares and stress. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Ginger

[@kcpurves1]

You are amazing. I'm recovering from serious surgery and your videos have filled my art mind. Thank you for the joy!

[@gingercooklive]

Sorry to hear about you surgery, but I am certainly pleased you have found some fun and distraction watching these videos. Thanks for taking the time to write. Having spent 2 months in the Hospital in 2000 after a ruptured apendix, I know how much being able to focus on anything can help.

[@megatexification]

I absolutely love the way your paintings come alive right before my eyes!

[@gingercooklive]

thanks Sherry, art hugs from Texas.

[@suzanneregimbal6139]

You are a pleasure to watch, thanks for all the tips

[@missytamik9209]

I LOVE pansies!!! Will paint this for sure. Only you can make going to the ophthalmologist hysterical. Instead of listening to music on my phone at work, I now listen to your lessons, I can't watch the video, but I still enjoy doing my work and listening to you, and Jon of course. Even though it might not be a painting I'd be interested in painting, I'm sure I can learn quite a bit just from listening how to and of course your wonderful stories about your life.

[@NasoMessina-g8q]

Hi Ginger, if this is of any comfort my parents aged 101 and 95 had cataract surgery some 15 years ago and they have the best vision ever and haven't worn glasses since then. I love all your paintings and tutorials. You are amazing!

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks that is very reassuring to hear. I appreciate your taking the time to comment and leave positive feedback.

[@jyothiravishankar8354]

I do not know how I missed this video. It’s a great painting. Will paint it for sure. Thank you very much.

[@lindalopez5951]

Ginger....I just love this. This is how I want to paint ! Love it. You are awesome .

[@MySweetTootie2]

Hey Ginger. This is Barbara from Louisiana. I've been watching you for years. I'm an artist too. I love your work and your art instruction. Concerning this painting you did, I love your version better than the artist's painting! Thank you for all you--- and Jon --- do! Have a blessed day!!!

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much for the positive comment and appreciate the feedback.

[@pollyclarke341]

Inspirational! I really want to get painting flowers now. Love that we can look at the artists of the past and learn from them.

[@gingercooklive]

Me too,, I just stumbled upon this artist in a random search and it was really fun to paint.

[@pablomiezavarela8358]

I thank you for your advice and your precious paintings. From Barcelona Spain.

[@gingercooklive]

You are most welcome. Love that we can reach the whole world with KZbin. Thanks so much.

[@angelamaxwell59]

This is a beautiful painting, I am so inspired by this on Ginger, finally got to finish watching and love everything about it !!So much better the the original and cant wait to do the vase of roses! Thanks for doing this for us Ginger and Jon!!!!

[@gingercooklive]

It is a cool painting and i am enjoying seeing it painted by our members. i was looking at how Nichole East painted hers and I could see the entire scene embroidered on the back of a jean jacket....using a sewing machine. But I have too many projects don't dare start another . I am still trying to get around to hemming some pants I bought that are too long. LOL The rose vase is cool and wait till you see the odd photo I took it from.

[@giovannascotti488]

this is wonderful! I must try it! I love your flowers. It remind me your ibiscus and the pansee basket!

[@gingercooklive]

Yes and you should do it big. It would be stunning.

[@leeparker1553]

Beautiful!!! What talent.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much

[@patkelly275]

This is inspiring. I love it. Thank you Ginger.

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much, I really liked painting all the layers of color. In that short amount of time I did not have the time to really explain in depth how mulit layers are done but we have lots of videos on our Academy website that do.

[@ruthchristianson4595]

Pansies are my favorite flower! You did them justice in your painting! Beautiful! I like your version better than the original. Bravo!

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks Ruth, i appreciate your positive feedback.

[@deborahrochelle1631]

Love this painting.

[@bernadettesquire9468]

OutdoorHopes Rochelle I love your painting. I love to be able to paint a rose.I can't. l. have tryed a few times .I'm new to painting so I don't no much Bernadette dublin . love the pansies

[@battybelfry1714]

I really love the flowers! 💐💕😍 Great lesson! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@gingercooklive]

You are most welcome.

[@learnbyheart7]

I really love this one.

[@missytamik9209]

Way out of my comfort zone, but I will attempt very soon, pansies are my absolute favorite. Your instructions are wonderful, I just got to my hands to do what you say :) Thank you!

[@martydennis4421]

Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@gingercooklive]

Glad you liked it

[@icegypsy99]

Oh I love this. My mother always had pansies in her garden. I should do this one for her. :)

[@gingercooklive]

I am glad you like this.check out our new club FB group where you can share you acrylic art from my tutorials. facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20ginger%20cook%20acrylic%20painting%20club

[@merlyndamirasoldayto3180]

i just adore you, Ms. Ginger!

[@gingercooklive]

thanks so much

[@karri4135]

Absolutely Beautiful! I'm trying to build up courage to try this style painting. I think I'm going to start in this style, but I always end up retouching and going more realistic. Need more self control over guess. Ha!

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you very much. So pleased you found this fun to paint.

[@joycesimpson7070]

One of my favourites. Thank you!

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you so much. I think we lucked out finding this artist and being able to recreate his artwork for over 100 years ago.

[@joannmiller4034]

Love those pansies! I really like your painting more than the original. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@gingercooklive]

thank you so much. It was fun to paint.

[@darmarferi]

Thank u so much for this painting! It was very relaxing and I enjoyed doing it !

[@KatheeRN]

Love the way you paint

[@sandydickinson8222]

Your work is beautiful. I really learned a lot from you. Thank you sooo much

[@angelamaxwell59]

This is so beautiful!, although I've only watched half because have to work this morning,wanted to tell you that cataract surgery is the best thing that happened to me everything is so much clearer and you'll know that when you get the first one done the only thing is I have to wear glasses for up close, which didn't have to before! Have a fantastic trip!

[@gingercooklive]

Good to know, as it was a bit disarming yesterday with the how eye thing. I wear reading glasses now. I was complaining that I had to be so close to the computer to see the screen. She said that I needed two different reading glasses. One for books and close up stuff and then one for the computer. my book one is 250 so she said it would be half that (125) to easily interact with the computer. Cool

[@mariakellner2221]

Ginger Cook I have lenses that are( shaped) for reading and computer work,not bi focal.

[@alisoncouzens3622]

Your pansy painting is breathtaking beautiful. It's stunning, pansies being one of my favourite flowers. Thank you so much for sharing. Really enjoyed watching you create such a masterpiece. Ali xx

[@gingercooklive]

thank you very much. It was fun painting this too.

[@martydennis4421]

Liked. Thank you so much

[@CRSART-om9pj]

lol you guys crack me up.. beautiful painting love this. my next painting is going to be the PANSY basket you've done also. love to you both x :-)

[@ruiisassezhot]

I'm actually graduating from medical school this year, and they've always taught us to do the "hand waving" to check for peripheral vision (which you can't test for with the dot machine). I'm using my free time until residency begins to learn acrylic painting. Your tutorials have been very helpful, and I'm planning to do this painting next :) Thank you!

[@gingercooklive]

How interesting. I figured they had a machine for all that stuff. it still was very funny though.... Love the new lenses in my eyes, thought they sparkle now when the light catches them... a bit odd but I do see better

[@stampincraze9960]

ruiisassezhot my husband had brain surgery and lost his right peripheral vision in both eyes. Up at the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake, they check his peripheral vision with the dot machine.

[@debbaize4271]

This painting is beautiful. And I love your stories. The eye exam one was so funny.. I love humor when watching videos. Your daughter and her John are masters of natural humor. Clive at clive5art is good at it too. keep up the good work.

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks you for the positive feedback.

[@path6741]

Ginger, I love your eye exam story. I had one eye surgery last spring and I have to wait for the other eye to get bad enough before I can have it done. I can't believe how much more light I could see after getting the new lens inserted in my eye. The blues were brighter, whites were brighter. We had lived in our current house for a few years and all that time I thought the living room walls were painted an ivory sand color--now I can see they are a mushroom gray color! It will be interesting to see if your painting changes after your surgery. FYI, when she was waving her fingers at you she was looking for spots where your peripheral vision wasn't working. I think that is a test for macular degeneration where people get blind spots in their eyes. I had another visit pre-surgery where they did all kinds of tests and one was a test with multiple red dots and the tech said it was to determine what kind of lens insert I would need--I didn't even know there were different kinds of lenses. Good luck with your surgery.

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you for taking the time to tell me you story as this seems to be the result most people get. Its very reassuring.

[@sunsurf8555]

gorgeous

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks, I have seen these come back on large canvases and it is really pretty

[@ruthryan1399]

I love this. I've always loved pansy's

[@lyneqc7805]

Lovely painting Ginger

[@gingercooklive]

thanks so much

[@gudds5594]

Great lesson Ginger, though I missed the live show of this! And the eye test- that is an ACTUAL approved way of testing your field of vision! We were taught that in Med school and still found it funny! But I can understand why you felt it was silly ;)

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you that is reassuring. And I am glad it is a fixable thing too.

[@Acrowe]

Ginger you're a trip. I have narrow angle glaucoma and slowly losing my vision. Scary thing for an art student! But I could just see the nurse doing that test and had to laugh. Much Love! 💘

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks Allen. The first eye has been operated on. So far so good and vision is a bit better in the treated eye too.

[@cintbay2355]

beautiful

[@susanzolton6730]

Beautiful color combinations. Never heard of this painter. Where do you find these fantastic old paintings?

[@gingercooklive]

google search looking for a new van gogh. saw him and thought he was wonderful. and he never made any real fame and there were just a few examples of his work.

[@evastovall313]

thank you that was a fun tutorial

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you, this was a gem of a painting to reproduce, and we had a lot of tun on the show last night. Thanks for taking the time to write.

[@CarolHeld]

Ginger, you are hysterical, seriously so funny. The finger thing had me on the floor. Well, not the floor, but pretty close. hahaha You are also very kind. I don't know if my best friend would call me to discuss something in the middle of her creative day! You were going to personally call one of your followers. That made a real impression on me. I am going to give my hubby that test to see if he will need eye surgery. hahahahaha Lovely painting, as always. You are one of a kind.

[@gingercooklive]

thanks Carol. I appreciate the positive feed back.

[@CarolHeld]

You are welcome.

[@Susanasart]

I love yours you are truly amazing

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you, this one was fun to paint.

[@carolwarrington290]

Ginger Loved this show as usual. Love pansies. Do you mind telling me where you bought the printer. I can't seem to find that. Thank you

[@gingercooklive]

Amazon, and while they do not make my model anymore there are 5 ones to pick from starting at $80 that have that ink deal with them.

[@carolwarrington290]

thank you Ginger for taking time to answer me. I found them on Amazon. just had to look!

[@robinsperanza1117]

Very simple I had both eyes operated on

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you, that kind of thing seems it bit daunting, so I appreciate your encouraging comment. Happy New Year. Ginger

[@anirol2002]

Ginger are you using soft body acrylics?? I sent you a picture of the winter cottages on your web site but don't know if you got to see it????

[@gingercooklive]

I don't think I got it. www.gingercooklive.gallery I use heavy body acrylics. Matisse and Golden and Liquitex

[@anirol2002]

I put it on you Facebook page like you said to.

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

did you film how to do this back ground?

[@suelirodrigues4456]

Lindo!!!!!!!👏❤❤❤

[@monalcreates]

Beautiful pansies Ginger. Make me think of Mom... she loved gardening. She passed away on Jan 1st... Still in shock here...

[@gingercooklive]

Mona, so sorry about your mother. I know she was your heart. Love and light to you from Jon and i.

[@monalcreates]

Thank you.... Yes Mom was my heart. We were very close... funeral is tomorrow, on Friday.... Hugs

[@bernadettesquire9468]

ginger and john loved the roses in the glass vase were would I find that. Bernadette Dublin lreland loved today's class

[@gingercooklive]

Our roses in the glass vase is just one of over 295 lessons that are step by step instructional videos on my website. www.gingercooklive.gallery. Membership starts at just $9.95 for 7 days and monthly members get personal art coaching with it.

[@bernadettesquire9468]

Ginger Cook thanks for feed back

[@MegaChrissie61]

Beautiful , I actually like yours better ... xx

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you.

[@sharonpoff6412]

I love pansies gosh ginger I really envy you . Please put my name on the list for a sale.this painting is beyond words. I love it.

[@sharonpoff6412]

By envy your statement i should have said I envy your beautiful talent. Sorry 🙃

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks Sharon. I will definitely let you know when we sell this one. Its always very cheerful to read your positive comments. Thank you so much.

[@bhatianeetika]

Hi Ginger, I would like to know the canvas size and the list of colors required for this painting Thanks

[@gingercooklive]

Our colors are all the same for all my videos. this one was 9x12 and the colors are also listed in the video.

[@RameyRocks]

😂😂That's pretty funny about the eye Dr appt 😂 I think I would be like you in wanting a second opinion, with them determining that I needed surgery by them simply waving their fingers at me lol especially nowadays with doctors just wanting money not really caring about the patient like they used to back in the day. Very pretty painting by the way.

[@gingercooklive]

thanks so much.. we are going live daily during the quarantine at 5:30 central time, check us out.

[@gingercooklive]

central time

[@bonniezatta3881]

How long does it take for a painting to be out of copyright ?

[@gingercooklive]

100 Years. Thanks for the question.

[@slbram17]

If I could paint one, I would paint an angel for you...thinking of your birthday stores.

[@marjgraham5483]

you paint fast love the lesson

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you. It is really pretty big.

[@joycesimpson7070]

What size is this canvas, please?

[@sammylittle1322]

Great question Joyce! This lesson was done on an 11x14 streched canvas.

[@jessikagallopandfamily223]

this is great!! sorry bout ur eyes. prayers for u!!

[@gingercooklive]

Thank you. I am sure I will appreciate the better eye sight after the surgery. Thank you so much.

[@jennifersusser1612]

I just finished this painting... when im off of my 30 day Facebook ban ill post pictures in the ginger group.

[@gingercooklive]

gosh, how did you get banned?

[@jennifersusser1612]

@@gingercooklive there was a local las vegas news report about a cop arrested for soliciting a child prostitute. I said lets strip him naked and drag him down las vegas blvd. And bam 30 day fb ban for violation of community standards... for use of the word NAKED. 25 more days and counting

[@SkJha-gj1kv]

who is cinnamon Cooney...I just luv her....as well as ♥️♥️♥️😍😍

[@gingercooklive]

Cinnamon is my daughter

[@bethmulligan2588]

I know this is a lesson from awhile back but I am viewing while time permits & watching this 1 today you mentioned how the Egyptians used to cover their children in gold paint & by end of ceremonies the kids would be dead...well...I'm sure you remember the story about the TINMAN in the Wizard of Oz & how he became deathly ill from the product/silver paint they were originally covering him with...just an FYI...great day to you & yours🎨✌

[@gingercooklive]

I did not know that story about the Tin Man. How interesting. Art hugs and blessings from Texas. Ginger

[@bethmulligan2588]

Ginger Cook WHAT?????? you mean to tell me that I...Beth Mulligan...gave MZ. GINGER COOK...a tidbit of information that she was not aware??? HOLY KAMOLY...(I say this w pure jest & 💗 bc I've learned so incredibly much from not only your videos...but your life stories as well!). Yep. It's true.

[@missytamik9209]

It was the 1st tinman actor they had casted, Buddy Ebsen, he was the one allergic to the silver paint. They replaced him of course with our terrific Jack Haley.

[@cissybrazil3700]

I just found this!!! Hahahahahahahaha about the eye test!! :-)))

[@gingercooklive]

I know how crazy is that. But after the recommended eye surgery my eyes are better.... who knew!

[@cissybrazil3700]

Ginger Cook I am learning so much how to do Van Gogh style flowers from you. Thanks so very much. Your funny stories add icing to the cake. Going to try your green vase next lol.

[@zeenat484]

Hi. Artist G.C. Thanks for telling me about Gloss Varnish, thank you so much. I liked your Pensies flower 🌺 painting is better than other one. Thanks.Zz.

[@gingercooklive]

thanks so much.

[@susandennard8918]

Sorry John, but the pic on pic is too tiny to see.

[@gingercooklive]

If you enlarge your screen we think you can see it very well. But thanks for the feedback and we will see what options are available for us.

[@lindalopez5951]

Laughing so much with your eye exam spoon test. 😂

[@gingercooklive]

Thanks so much. It was very funny to me too but I am assured this is the sound tecnology.... LOL

[@mcscole]

Talks ..not teaches too much..this from a teacher of decades

[@lyneqc7805]

You are so funny

[@gingercooklive]

thank you