How to Create an Abstract Painting: Liberate Your Style (Part 2) / Art with Adele

[@poshyarn7426]

I’m stunned by the number of rude comments. First of all, you’d never say such insulting things to someone’s face, would you? Doing so from the shelter of your computer is just cowardly and pathetic. It says a lot about you - you probably think it shows up your innate taste and talent, but I’m afraid it does quite the opposite. People who appreciate art, who have taste and a good eye, are also intelligent and wise enough to comprehend the fact that art (especially abstract) is highly subjective, and that just because a style doesn’t appeal to you doesn’t mean it’s bad or unskilled. When you comment that a painting is a mess or rubbish, you’re seriously showing yourself up, as rude, ignorant, and narrow minded. The generosity showed here, the number of videos that have been filmed, is amazing. Adele (whose paintings are actually wonderful) is sharing her experience, time, and skills, in a generous trusting way, and deserves nothing but gratitude and respect.

[@svee6171]

To teach an abstract one must have knowledge of the composition including color and emotions to express!

[@lleary59]

Notice it is almost all men, making rude comments. I've often seen men, especially on the internet, who are demeaning to female artists. They would be afraid to say something in person. My only guess is that they are envious because of their own lack of skill and talent.

[@JulieParisiArt]

I have had painter's block (like writer's block) for a few years now thanks to cancer in the family first taking my mom and then me now fighting it. Your techniques have given me some ideas of how to move forward again. Thanks for this.

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Julie Parisi Art Good luck 💕

[@bonnie_nelms]

I appreciate how deliberate you are in your choices and actions. And I appreciate how thoroughly you explain your thinking as you go along. Thanks, Adele 💙

[@hopejackson5509]

These videos are SO HELPFUL. I have watched videos, gone to live classes, just played around in my makeshift studio, in order to make abstract art, but I’ve always wished I could see into the mind of abstract artists to better understand the decisions they make about color, line, where to put things, etc, the questions they ask themselves. Those things to me answer the questions of how to proceed. These videos were really helpful in both adding to my knowledge of ways to move through a painting, and validating that the process should be trial and error, play, making it up as you go along, rather than having some exact idea of how to perfectly do a painting. Thank you and please make more like this!

[@kelechim-8406]

You are like a master conductor of the viewer’s eyes! I loved hearing you describe why you were mak8ng marks.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

That is so fun to hear! Thank you

[@bettyrodriguez3244]

I love your work. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your thought process from beginning to end.

[@spraguedtc3199]

I love hearing the artist's thoughts as she paints. The thoughts are nothing less than luscious, and very useful.

[@ChrisSmith1356]

You are an excellent teacher. I really appreciate your unplanned approach. So often, videos shows an artist painting in a strategic, planned lesson. That can be very intimidating to a beginner or intermediate painter. Your approach allows everyone the freedom to not have a planned outcome, and to just play with it. Thank you!

[@andreaharley4047]

Yes Adele has a very calming voice. She is a real gem.

[@pjlewisful]

To me, the best part of watching this was listening to your lovely speaking voice describe your creative thinking as you go merrily along.

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Lewis

[@humbled289]

Very nice, the process to the end is like a maze. You will hit a lot of dead ends before the finish line, that is what makes every painting an incredible journey.

[@bonniebohn5998]

I love the way you film your video and then talk over it. It makes it more clear to the viewer just what you are thinking about. The added background music is great. The whole thing is very professional and inspiring.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you so much. When I am painting my mind is totally into creating so I can’t talk when I am doing it most of the time. I love doing the voiceover so you not only see what I am doing but explain what I am doing as well. 🌸

[@artiste335]

I absolutely love your work...can't take my eyes off of your abstract paintings. This video is such an inspiration. Thank you, Adele!

[@joanbabcock]

Adele, you are a gift. Your videos are a joy to watch and I learn a lot from you

[@sanctuarynaturals]

This is so helpful to me...I have no formal art training, so I’m just gleaning here and there, but I tend to be way too controlled and ‘correct’ in the way I think and paint. This video has gone a long way towards freeing me up to ‘get out of the box’ and just enjoy myself with color, texture and fun tools...

[@theoriginsessions2770]

You are the epitome of "When you want to teach something to somebody, you teach em something else. 💯

[@melody2171]

Oh my. Thankyou soooo much for your videos. I'm a realistic painter. So controlled and I'm a perfectionist! I did my first uncontrolled painting tonight, after watching you, and enjoyed it so much!! Thankyou, thankyou 😘

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Well congrats to you for going out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Bravo. 🌸

[@wellynsellers8618]

The way you explain what your doing makes a whole lot of sense to me

[@charlesrankin6768]

Thank you. 81 year-old Marine Disable veteran. This is new to me.

[@idalinadasilva8203]

Hi, Adele. Good morning from Toronto, Canada. I love the way you work and think about getting a composition, thank you so much for sharing what you do and this video, or I should say, both videos are completely amazing lessons, that I want to take advantage of and use on my next work. I have a tendency to experiment a lot. We all know that abstract art is very subjective, this is one of the reasons I like abstract art very much. Thank you for the free downloads. Have a happy day!

[@sherreemurray8860]

I absolutely love abstract paintings and I've been longing to create my own inspirational art. You have given me hope now and I may just have to get started sooner than later. Thank you for sharing your painting process and the tools you use! I've been waiting a long time to learn these techniques.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I just love to share! Thanks so much for being here

[@duncanbayne745]

Just found your site. Thank you so much for your absolute generosity in sharing your process in such detail. Such generosity.

[@pesthlm]

Hey! I have done abstract things in Photoshop for many years but now you have inspired me to make real abstract paintings in my basement :-)

[@t.h.nguyen5193]

I love how you incorporate orange as complimentary color and analogous colors at the same time-very subtle yet effective.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Oh thank you so much!

[@carmennavar6961]

Your work , process and teaching is gentle and so rich thank you

[@miriamhirsch5827]

A beautiful example of 'method' abstraction.

[@loriwrubel2889]

Your work is so inspirational and you are a fabulous teacher. I'm learning so much!!!

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

abstract the only way I paint intuitive sub-conscious dreams and colours love love love

[@raphaeldelstanche9305]

Really, truly amazing

[@robinray961]

I've been drawing and painting all my life. But never painted in abstract. Learning a lot from your technique thank you. 😎

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

So glad you let me know you are learning from my channel. That is what makes it all worthwhile. 🌸

[@perrybrennan3561]

Dear Adele. I accidentally stumbled on your videos and must tell you I’ve been viewing all of them during the last two days over and over again 😊. I love your style and your many tips. I recently retired and I’ve always wanted to try making art....any kind of art! I was so inspired by this particular video I followed you and gave it a go. I must say I am pleasantly pleased with the finished piece. I even added some collage! Thank you and I look forward to your next video. Cheers from 🇨🇦 .

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Great news! So glad you have been inspired. The funny thing is that I find one piece leads to inspiration for another piece and so it continues. 🌸

[@ThatAprilDay8]

I had a lot of fun painting along side your videos tonight.

[@Darkyvarg]

I like all the explaining and telling what is going on with your mind when painting this

[@kristiinasakai9957]

I absolutely love this! Your whole process,your limited palette and talking though it as well as the finished painting! Thank you so much!

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Kristina

[@olgaghiri4619]

thanks Adele i'm going to start my 1st abstract tomorrow - you've inspired me

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Olga

[@deborahwolff5651]

I love love abstract painting and watching your videos and techniques; you have a wonderful talent of working with colors and love the way you use the brush in layers to spread the paint. I love that abstract piece.

[@annclairegreig2635]

Just about my favorite video

[@thehappypotter9612]

We'll call this the jiggley channel! No need to apologize, Adele. Thanks for your vids.

[@kathyf7474]

Watching this 2 part video, it was so interesting to see and hear your thought process and the why's and why not's. You incorporated so many ideas and techniques to draw ones attention to different areas of the canvas. I think watching and listening to you has taught me more than many others I have watched. Thank you Adele.

[@ruthgonzalez1991]

Loved the idea of the Saran Wrap. Thanks. ❤️

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

your work is amazing

[@drnaquin]

I loved watching you paint! The added bonus of your thought process is a gift... thank you!

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Donna

[@lisat4076]

Adele, I love that you attached branches to your brushes, I can’t wait to try this myself.

[@kayceetjdjajacz.2123]

Thanks very much for this video! Amazing empty ocean view kind of colours. Absolutely gorgeous art

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you!

[@DonnaStarfish]

Love love love your style and teaching ❤!

[@louiseniro4401]

I'm in love with the layers! Thank you so much for sharing your process. I have some new ideas to experiment with now.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I love to hear it!

[@anthonyhirst3940]

Love your work Adele ❤

[@agnescochet7527]

Thank you Adele! It’s amazing to see you painting and your explanations are very clear even for me as French!

[@kjgman]

I've learned so much from watching these 2 videos and have watched them over and over again. I've signed up for your Art with Adele membership and I love it! Thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@grozdavranic6972]

I did learn a lot from you Adele...Thank you so much...Love what you do...

[@alrenefischer4481]

Really magic watching and learning exactly what I am passionate about I would be in love with a. Piece of your work xxxxx Thank you Adele x

[@karenweber9453]

Fantastic ideas and inspiration. I love the idea of beginning with the raw umber background! Thank you for sharing!

[@cydsnest]

I recently found you. Thank you, Thank you, Adele!!!! I have been doing lots and lots of the small ones on paper, and I’m starting to feel ready to paint a canvas! I’m kind of a big fantasy garden artist, so to go totally abstract is a big change for me. You’ve rekindled my excitement to paint❤️💕❤️

[@monicastanton-yg7rr]

I am finding your process inspiring. It will truly help in my transition from representational oils to abstract acrylics. Thanks!

[@artevolutionstudioibentrav8207]

I think I wrote that in another comment, but. You are such a great teacher. I always learn a lot from your videos. Thank you.

[@lisamacdonald1746]

I LOVE your work!

[@sarah-vh2ws]

Just love watching you Adele. Sarah from Ottawa, Canada.

[@joannemaduro3531]

Yes! All the below and more. So happy I’ve found you. Just the tools and info I’ve needed to get back to the canvas. Thank you!

[@melalock8484]

Adele, I am so thrilled to have found your work. Motivating me to return to my studio and my art practice, yet in a new direction, after quite an hiatus. You are very generous sharing your insights. Thank you

[@shawniemar]

Oh my goodness! I was so relaxed while listening to you that I fell asleep. I had to go back and find where I left off before my little cat nap. Thank you so much for these videos. They have really helped me to become freer in my own work. I have fought myself for so long after spending my whole life coloring in the lines, so to speak. It’s so funny how I can draw a portrait to look just like the model but abstract art has been so difficult. Thanks to you, I am less afraid to make those marks.

[@displayitsolutions2732]

The piece is stunning. Thank you!

[@manjuc366]

Very inspiring, you are a very good teacher, I started 2 weeks ago,your video will help me a lot, Thank you,

[@grozdavranic6972]

Beautiful work you do...Thank you for sharing..

[@Christinefreedomfidos]

Glad I found you! Working on an abstract wall design in my studio... Thank you!

[@brookzera218]

wow we love you we wish you a long creative life !

[@HerHighness839]

You make painting so much fun thank you

[@barbarageis1728]

I like your comments! This helps so much...love it!

[@stevenreichertart]

Thank you so much for explaining your thought process. I’m trying to teach myself how to paint in this style, but I think I’m just making a mess of things. Watching you makes me appreciate all the happy accidents that I should allow to flow.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Abstract art is a journey! Thanks for watching, really glad I could help.

[@tereseday4060]

Thenk you. This is so helpful! ❤

[@May-xt9pv]

I love your attitude and your teaching style. Thank you for sharing your skills and techniques.

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Mary

[@reyanart3177]

You're so cute! I love it when you share your thought process!

[@peasque1]

Adele. this is THE jackpot..I just spent a week involved in Art2life and what you did in these 2 videos blew that out of the water. my style is very much like yours..you made fear turn into exploration. do you teach workshops????? pls say yes

[@klapops]

I am LOVING you!!! I'm not an artist but have always dreamt of it. My work is very geometric and a lot of color blocking. It's okay but not like "wowza". I want to start experimenting with letting go of some unproductive and self defeating expectations. Can't wait to explore this genre more.

[@kassembros]

Thank you for sharing your talent!💕

[@lisatroni677]

You are brilliant and very generous for sharing

[@aquarels]

One of the most challenging thing is to know when to stop

[@Johnbartheart]

Thanks for so the help and ideas!!👍🏼😁

[@jadedenthusiasms]

Beautiful and so awesome to have someone as talented as you teaching so much on here!!!

[@shirin8390]

Hello dearest Adele,I truly enjoy your Art .musician fantastic🙏

[@4paws70]

I have just started my journey into abstract painting and have found your videos invaluable. Particularly your two part, on How to Create an Abstract Painting. I watch them before I start to paint to remind me of techniques and principles. I am so grateful for your tutorials, my paintings are coming on leaps and bounds and I am having fun. I live in a country town in Australia so it is great to be able to have you in my studio. Thank you, and all the best.

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thank you so much for watching. Being able to share my process and knowledge after so many years of painting makes me happy that I can inspire other artists like yourself. 🌸

[@sabveilleux8864]

Really enjoyed that ! Thank you

[@Beany5321]

The saran wrap print is very cool! Thanks!

[@sofiafelisabarros5444]

❤love this type of Arte this is My type too

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@angelagentleman8806]

What a delight to find your tutorials! You are my 2020 inspiration! I love your work and your tutorials are wonderful. Thank you.

[@valerieannshort7109]

This is simply amazing!!!

[@philipandrew2835]

Hello Valerie

[@paulamc5510]

Stunningly beautiful result. Thank you for sharing your process

[@hopeful8975]

Thank you for this!

[@jennifergroeneweg8727]

All I can say is thank you! I've been back in my studio after too long a break, and finding myself a tad too rigid for expression- I stumbled across your video, and wow, I can already feel how to 'fix' some of my pieces :). Thank you for sharing such intimate moments between you and canvas, it is very much appreciated!

[@joycohen938]

Thank you. So interesting and helpful to watch & hear you’re process and thoughts

[@christyhildebrand386]

Thank you!!! I need this is my life. So ready to go to the next level in my painting process

[@pamelarider1508]

I love your work and you have been my greatest inspiration!! I understand your no plan! lol So me! Just see what happens!

[@tamaracharland1036]

Awesome! I am particularly drawn to the lower right quarter of the painting. Thank you for the demo of your process of making abstract art.

[@theoriginsessions2770]

You are wonderfully inspiring. Just found you. Tonight I'm tying my brushes to STICKS Tonight!!!

[@debbiearistone6227]

I like your clear and concise instructions Adele...love your suran wrap transfer technique 👍

[@rebecca_8888]

This is crazy beautiful Adele!!! Besides from new techniques, I became aware of the fact that the painting process itself is art... It´s not only about the "perfect" result as an object. Thank you so much!!!

[@wellynsellers8618]

I just love your process....very creative...and your voice, I just love listening to you....

[@theoriginsessions2770]

Fantastic!

[@chaveez_]

i recently quit makeup and got into paint and right now i only have 4 paints and its nice to know you only need little paint colours

[@annapetryniec3645]

When you worked on this painting, did you work nonstop? Did you let any layers dry in between before you added any layers over other layers to add more depth?

[@denisespillane9242]

Thank you for sharing your art process. Love your style. I just found out I love abstract art. These videos are so inspiring

[@AdeleSypesteynStudio]

I am so glad you are inspired. I love doing these videos. 🌸