★ How I Make Jackson Pollock Type Paintings ★ Jackson Pollock Techniques ★

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[@CotySchwabe]

Thanks for watching! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Thanks! bit.ly/subscribetocoty

[@King-Reece111]

Your content is so good- That I did subscribe!

[@RagedCaspius]

One word: SPLASH!!!

[@katbamf99]

I love these! They have so much personality. I've always loved Pollock, but I'm finally making myself step outside of my comfort zone & do scatter painting. This is very helpful!

[@lifewiththomas]

Wow thanks for the informative video. I really like Pollock Paintings, and i tried to create some of my own. And this information helped a lot. Thanks

[@masonangel_1]

Pollock is the best! He proved that you don’t have to be perfect at art to make a masterpiece

[@CotySchwabe]

I mean he also had the benefit of being the first to make paintings the way he does

[@sdouba]

Thanks so much for sharing both you experience and insight. Yes, anybody “can” do this, yet it takes practice and developing own artistic style to produce the thematic impression that you are going after.

[@bettygehre8700]

Love

[@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988]

FANTASTIC

[@smile30981]

I'm so glad I came across your video and I can't wait to view more! I've been wanting to try a Pollock-style painting but have been hesitant. But your explanation on different movements when applying paint, layering and drying has inspired me to try one now. Great video and thanks!

[@CotySchwabe]

Thank you so much. Best of luck!

[@ryankmohr]

Hi Coty, thank you so much for these videos. Very inspiring to my own artwork. Great stuff!

[@darrinhall5265]

Thank you Coty for your instruction! Your paintings are incredible---love them!

[@CotySchwabe]

Thanks bro

[@ropehitch]

I really liked that you talked about the materials and techniques. Demonstrating the different stroke types and their effects was really useful and well explained. Nice work.

[@CotySchwabe]

Thanks for the positive comment! I'm not good at videos, but I try to at least share my experience. Glad you got something out of it.

[@rogerashdown]

Love your paintings. Thanks for sharing - I've love this style and have wanted to try for a while now.. 100% inspired now! Thanks :-)

[@CotySchwabe]

Roger Ashdown Thanks! All the best!

[@crimettle]

I have done many Jackson pollock look alike paintings and I learned a lot from watching this video. I use acrylic paints only

[@CotySchwabe]

Thanks for this nice comment. I actually just uploaded a video today (if you haven’t already seen it) that shows the whole process from beginning to end.

[@A-pw7tq]

@@CotySchwabedid you paint the background a solid color on your 19:30 painting?

[@King-Reece111]

Your content is worth a new subscriber! Keep up the good work my man!

[@alonsogomez959]

Thanks for sharing, very informative and entertaining video, your paints look great.

[@ketocutie2981]

Great video and nice artwork. Thanks for sharing.

[@natalietoptotty2384]

Hey Coty, thank you for explaining your take on how a Jackson Pollock type painting is made, I've been inspired by you to try it myself :)

[@CotySchwabe]

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

[@xentys0]

Your paintings look GREAT

[@twiggidy]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@mistaben2k]

Thanks for sharing such good painting styles with the world.

[@lorijenkins585]

Great instructional video! Thanks for posting. :-)

[@MichaelKory]

Awesome video dude

[@nickparker4875]

Coty, I thoroughly enjoy your very open approach to sharing your skills and insights into those of the greats. Thank you. UKNick

[@CotySchwabe]

Thanks Nick. Appreciated.

[@taren1d]

this was really helpful thank you!!!

[@CotySchwabe]

You're welcome!

[@maxinemurphy6309]

What a great video! Thanks a lot

[@CotySchwabe]

No problem. Hopefully it helped.

[@AudiobookLibrary24-7]

Way to go!

[@AdamBraus]

This is great. Love the lesson of copying your favorites until you develop your own style.

[@CotySchwabe]

I find that this is a great starting point for beginning artists.

[@draganmestrovic]

great job. I will try my own one.

[@CotySchwabe]

Cool man! I hope it turns out well! All the best!

[@paulajanegermack2299]

Excellent. Thank u so much.

[@karmenkrajnc3204]

impresive

[@ratumariam]

Thank you...

[@Timbershades]

It always looks easy when someone else is doing it - well, I will see when I try mine tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to make an informative video. Useful to hear about the different paints being employed - doing this with artists pots of acrylic would be very expensive but a few tins of water-based gloss enamel is much cheaper and probably leaves a better finish.

[@CotySchwabe]

Tim Robertson That’s awesome! I do have another video that I recently put out that explains the method a little more in depth about achieving certain effects. All the best!

[@CotySchwabe]

And yes - I prefer the low viscosity and high gloss finish of latex vs using acrylic and putting varnish on it.

[@Timbershades]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Do you treat the canvas first? I have started with a black canvas (painted with black acrylic) just to try a slightly different approach - it took a whole lot of (a tube of) paint and then I figured that perhaps it is better to seal the canvas first? If so, do you bother or if you do, what do you use? Thanks again Coty... Tim.

[@CotySchwabe]

Tim Robertson So I don’t treat the canvas at all. Normally the canvas I use I is already coated gesso and that’s it. If I want a background color, I’ll give it a skim coat ( a thin layer of one color). If you’re using acrylic, you’ll definitely have use a lot and dilute it with water to make it move. I started out with acrylic before moving onto latex. I don’t seal my paintings anymore but I did when I started. Some people say it protects the painting, but acrylic is pretty durable without. Hopefully that helps! - Coty

[@beachgrammie2580]

good tips!!

[@aniknatsa]

Pollock is my man! In my opinion he’s number one in abstract. I’ve been using his style for years and made lots of money. Still do. I never wear gloves, just boots. I like the paint on my hands and proud of it. If you’re not happy with lots of straight lines, simply splash some more not straight lines. Also, Pollock didn’t use lots of oil paint. He used what he could buy from home development stores, which is inexpensive water based house paint.

[@seoranghambayanglemah]

Natalia Astankina Artist Hi may I know how to varnish house paint paintings? Can I use gloss varnish for finishing?

[@aniknatsa]

Seorang Hamba you can but it’s not necessary

[@ethanwong9950]

I liked your video, found it helpful and informative. I like your honesty, your teaching focus and your self awareness. We would probably be friends

[@CotySchwabe]

Ethan Wong Thanks Ethan, really appreciate that. All the best in 2019.

[@josephmcveigh872]

thanks so much

[@masonangel_1]

Thank you so much mate for this it really helped! As a stone roses fan! John squire their guitarist is also a painter and he painted Jackson pollock style for their album covers and it’s honestly so beautiful! Jackson pollock is my favourite art style and I have learnt a lot from watching your videos! I have to admit I have made the mistake of applying all the paint and it sinks in together! I now know that it’s better to let it dry then apply more on top I really like doing pollock pieces cause they’re so cool

[@CotySchwabe]

Yeah friend. Gotta let the layers dry 😉

[@masonangel_1]

Coty Schwabe is there anyway I could contact you to show you my paintings and maybe you could help me?

[@CotySchwabe]

@@masonangel_1 Sure. Email should be on my KZbin about page

[@cameronyoung2732]

For the black,white and silver piece,what should I use for the bottom/starting layer?

[@MrJohnisthename]

I would recommend the old trope that less is more. Like a good chef, the secret is knowing when to leave it alone. Resist the urge to add that one last pinch of salt

[@aalmamun341]

I like it

[@CotySchwabe]

Rare Bird Thanks fam.

[@renatawine4383]

Should I use acrylics? Do you recommend me any brand? Thank you

[@AuthorT.H]

Thanks you have really helped me...

[@CotySchwabe]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@AuthorT.H]

Can you post the paint you use?

[@CotySchwabe]

T H It’s gloss enamel. I get it from a local paint store called Dunn Edwards, but they’re not nationwide. I assume that Sherwin Williams probably sells high gloss paint but I’m not sure. I do have a video here that talks about different high gloss paints I’ve used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6aTnIeLbsp9rM0

[@AuthorT.H]

Coty, thanks so much

[@shanewilliams6835]

you done awesome piece man but I hate stumbling across videos like these because I dont like to be influenced with art like to keep it strictly from my own mind.looks awesome tho great color scheme.

[@CotySchwabe]

shane williams I definitely understand. I noticed I did more scraped type paintings after learning about Gerhard Richter.

[@carlsmith3430]

I:ve found you can learn something from everyone you meet. Coty has formulated a style that I have learned works very much like he say:s. I likw the advice on paint as it can get expensive with the bigger works.Thank you Coty for sharing you work.Please swhaqre how you charge for your work and what , as you were saying pay:s and what doesn:t. Sincerly Carl Smith

[@CotySchwabe]

So, to be honest with you Carl, the simpler paintings seem to sell better than my more "busy" paintings (like the Pollock Style ones) although, my first international painting sold was a pollock-style piece called Metropolis. As far as price goes, really the industry standard for starting out is $.25 per square inch - if you're in the US. I have higher prices, but I include free shipping... but that's just me. Fine what you like to do, and know that you probably have to make A LOT of pieces before they sell. All the best, Coty

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

.25 per square inch! Damn, that pretty cheap! You gotta charge more than that. That won't even cover the cost of material.

[@twistedsi33]

Thank you for this beautiful experience. What kind of paint do you use?? And I’m going to assume there is zero missing the paints with a medium??

[@CotySchwabe]

The paint is gloss enamel. It’s a high gloss alkyd paint that you can get from paint stores. I don’t add mediums but do thin out a little with water.

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

Hi, Coty. I love your paintings and I REALLY like your monochromatic dream. I'm trying to do a Pollock-style for my living room. I'm copying the 1946 FreeForm. It is NOT as easy as it looks! How did he get his to look so awesome? I would love to see a video of you actually MAKING one of these.

[@CotySchwabe]

Jane, I do have a few paintings showing me making a Pollock style painting from scratch, especillay my video called "requiem of Summer" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5fao2hoZtCUotU

[@seoranghambayanglemah]

Hi. Great work! How do you varnish your paintings?

[@CotySchwabe]

Seorang Hamba I normally don’t. The gloss enamel is naturally shiny and protective due to its nature. However the few that I dø varnish I just use a simple gloss varnish.

[@death057]

Please tell me you've seen the movie Pollock he actually used to babysit my mother my great-uncle Tony Smith was one of his best friends if you want another crazy artist to look up you should see the crazy huge sculptures that Tony Smith used to make

[@jasonturner7685]

How long did it take for the layers to dry on that 2nd piece?

[@CotySchwabe]

Jason Turner The brown black and white one? I don’t remember honestly. But it would have been enough time to dry enough that it didn’t pool. But it’s hot out here some maybe 15 minutes?

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

OK. Nevermind. You do actually show yourself making one. Thanks so much! Can you tell me anything about Pollock's #16? Like, what do you think was his background color? And then in what order did he do the rest?

[@CotySchwabe]

Number 16, or Number 16 1949

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

@@CotySchwabe Number 16 1949. The colors are beautiful! As soon as my Freeform 1946 dries, I want to "copy" #16 1949. Can you tell the layer order?? You seem to channel Pollock pretty well!

[@Dracstar]

Hey! Beautiful paintings. I’m not sure if you’re still responding to comments but I just had a quick question: Is the tan-colored canvas painted with tan gesso? Or is it painted with a tan paint and let to dry?

[@CotySchwabe]

I used tan color colored paint, friend. Since it already had 3 layers of gesso, it didnt make sense to add more. I'll be doing a few more in the upcoming weeks, using both raw canvas AND painted backgrounds. All the best!

[@Dracstar]

@@CotySchwabe Thank you so much! I can't wait. :)

[@hollywoodjaded]

The black, white and silver looks very Pollock. What kind of brush did you use?

[@CotySchwabe]

To create the splashes and lines, I used the handle of a large paint brush. Doesn't really matter the brush, you just the handle in the paint and throw or drip it on there.

[@veroniquecollin6783]

Hi Coty. Great work. How long do you wait to let dry each layer?

[@CotySchwabe]

It depends on the look you're going for, and the temperature you're painting in. If you stack the layers immediately, the colors will pool and swirl together. You let them dry completely, and they wont mix at all. Latex gloss enamel will dry much faster than oil based, too. The longer you wait to paint over it, the more separated they'll be. If you want strong distinct lines, give it a half hour or more between colors/layers. I live in a high heat environment, so it doesn't take long for the layers to coagulate. I'd suggest using a small canvas or painting over an old piece that you're likely to throw away anyway, and test drizzling the paint at varied amounts of time in between those layers, then record your results for future reference. All the best!

[@sdouba]

You may want to consider working on 2 to3 paintings to make effective use of your time. This is what I do and while I may not end up with all three being where I want them to be, working this way availed insights and experience that I leveraged productively on future projects.

[@arteagaluis]

Hi, its ok yo use home acrylic gloss paint?

[@CotySchwabe]

I do use gloss enamel house paint for Pollock style paintings.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

How do you ship your paintings? Do you use ups or the post office?

[@CotySchwabe]

Larry Phillips Jr. I used the regular post office.

[@sarjandhakal3030]

Which color you use?enamel or what?

[@CotySchwabe]

sarjan dhakal Well the color can be any color. As for the type of paint, the paint is gloss enamel. It’s a type of paint that you generally use on metal or surfaces that will have a high reflection. I get mine from a local paint store.

[@sarjandhakal3030]

Coty Schwabe thank you

[@tootstomhartsky7745]

❤️❤️😊👏🏻👏🏻

[@frankyboi999]

Hi! What do you use on the canvas to give it the raw look??

[@CotySchwabe]

I basecoat the canvas with a parchment colored acrylic.

[@frankyboi999]

thank you!

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

Just sling the paint on raw canvas. 😉

[@3sheetsy]

how long do the layers take to dry?

[@CotySchwabe]

Depends on your climate. When it’s hot, they’ll dry in minutes. When it’s cold or wet, closer to an hour.

[@quirkychennaisworld5517]

can we use faber castell acrylic paintt??????

[@CotySchwabe]

You can thin it but it won’t be as glossy

[@simoneggersdorfer5305]

What kind of color did you use there?

[@CotySchwabe]

Type of paint? Or the actual colors?

[@studiosly2520]

Nice video ;)

[@roccobooysen3611]

Hi there, what type of paint do you use?

[@CotySchwabe]

I use gloss enamel, by a local brand Dunn Edwards.

[@CotySchwabe]

I use gloss enamel from a company here in the southwest US called Dunn Edwards.

[@waltercarter6163]

Jackson Pollock DID NOT use oil. He used acrylic house paint.

[@michellerobertson874]

Actually, I read that he used Alkyld Oil paint which is the type of paint used to paint cars.

[@matejilakovac4173]

i cant make action splatter when i flick it to the canvas

[@CotySchwabe]

Josip Janjac if it’s acrylic you may have to add a little water to make it fluid. If it’s oil, it will need thinner. I learned that lesson early.

[@matejilakovac4173]

+Coty Schwabe so i Just need to add water

[@CotySchwabe]

Josip Janjac Possibly. There are many types of paint but if it’s acrylic, then most likely. Add a little at a time.

[@sdouba]

Coty Schwabe fluid acrylics play a bit better.

[@CotySchwabe]

I definitely love the color that good fluid acrylics provide, but for the large scale paintings I do, fluid acrylic doesn't last very long, and i dont like using mediums, thus the gloss enamel.

[@ivorytickler7777]

How long do you leave each layer to dry? 2 hours?

[@CotySchwabe]

Depends on the look youre going for and how hot it is. If you dont want the colors to pool together, that works.

[@ivorytickler7777]

Nothing like Arizona! I live in Southern Ontario so it's cold AF right now and will be extremely humid in the Summer. I looking for clean lines, no pooling, you'd think 2 hours between layers? Do you do anything between coats to protect it (ie, cover it somehow)?

[@CotySchwabe]

2 hours should be plenty. I'd test on something first. For me, a half hour here is long enough, lol. I don't put anything between layers. Just protect from dust and all that.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

In Arizona the paint drys super fast 😉

[@CotySchwabe]

Larry Phillips Jr. Yeah. As in minutes. Especially with latex/ water based paint.

[@ChronicPainInTheAss]

The rare turquoise is kingfisher blue

[@Wardads1]

I have seen " Blue poles " up close and it seems to be an example of fractals in that up close the work seems to be a smaller version of the main painting.Up close you can see Pollocks blood and sweat literally imprinted into and become part of his work theres even broken glass and boot prints in there and its fucking HUGE ! This guys painting is just the means to an end Pollocks methods were part and parcel of his art.

[@HoboTango]

I dont understand how someone can do that and be very famous, and another one do the exact same thing and never be known. Art is not about talent, its about contacts. Very talented people out there are starving, while people without any talent are made millionaires.

[@CotySchwabe]

Well, some of that is true. But the reason Pollock was famous for it is because he was the first to really do it. And initially critics mocked him for it, but because it went against what was common at the time, it made him famous.

[@Rrtnns]

It's about connections. Most of these "artists" stem from affluent backgrounds, or they made friends with people who have influence in the media or the art world. The art world is a place of extreme buffoonery and pompous charlatans making tons of money from gullible sheep.

[@amkali24]

@@Rrtnns exactly

[@nathancharles6437]

HoboTango It’s all about marketing

[@fortune88luck]

bohemian rhapsody

[@CotySchwabe]

Mama, ooooohhhhhhh...

[@Kazperian]

lol

[@condraylandscaping]

Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[@3to1media]

People really need a video on how to do this you take paint and you throw it on a canvas the end

[@CotySchwabe]

I know right? :-) While definitely true, anyone can do this, I really made the video to explain the science behind the brushstrokes. All the best.

[@katbamf99]

Not everyone is Pollock or can make a living of off painting, so obviously there's talent to it.

[@t.yasmine6639]

If you feel like you don't need this video then just don't watch it ^^

[@jamesanonymous2343]

anyone who would choose to do what Pollock did, is out of touch ! Why bother copying !

[@davidmdyer838]

Sorry, but your "Jackson Pollock Type Paintings" are ridiculous and show that you totally missed what Pollock was doing. His paintings are not random splatterings of paint which is what yours are. This is not an "anyone can do it" thing. It's pretty insulting to Pollock and anyone who loves his paintings.

[@virgogaming6488]

All your Pollock style paintings look the same.

[@Rrtnns]

I honestly thought this was a satirical piece. I am disappointed.