How to create art using our photos / semi-abstract

In this tutorial video we're going to create a colorful semi-abstract art piece using our own photo or image transfer.
And since we are going to use photos in our process today, it means this video is a great way to obviously include images in your artwork but it can also replace drawing and sketching altogether. So the good news is that we don’t even need to be gifted artists to just have fun and enjoy creating.
But even if you are a gifted artist this video can inspire and help you refresh your artwork with something new.
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[@SuzaGotye]

You have to be the most cheerful person on KZbin! You're a pure ray of ☀ Thank you so much for lighting up my day every time I see you ox

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Wow, thank you! You made my day, so I'm going to pin this comment to the top! 🌞

[@SuzaGotye]

@@NitsaCreativeStudio Wow! I've never been pinned before, you're my first! LOL

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

😆🌞

[@dianecharest8365]

These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much for watching Diane! 🥰🌷

[@pknudsen9293]

I love your mixed media! You are a very talented artist! Thank you for sharing your work.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much for watching and this lovely comment 🌷🥰

[@Ramanarayan38]

I feel like u are my creative friends, that I never had… awh hugs . You are so wonderful. Thank u for sharing your work and being so very kind

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

That's such a sweet comment! Thank you so much Rama 🥰🌷

[@starrv34]

You are humble and patient in your teaching. Thank you for sharing your talents

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

That's sweet! thank you so much Pinni 🌞🌷

[@candaceconklin5376]

Very nice! Love it!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Candace 🥰🌷

[@renig5059]

You doing it all so nonchalantly and getting great result… you’ve been a busy girls with all those fabulous prints your teasing us 🤪🤩 thx🎉

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

haha thank you Reni, coming from you it means a lot to me🥰

[@a_little_whimsy]

Wow! I didn't know about watercolor crayons. I now have ordered some. Thank you.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Have fun Jeanne! 🤩

[@marilynanderson7792]

You are so fun to watch, I can't remember for sure if you used watercolor paint in your other semi abstract picture, but I liked the watercolor paint because it was more transparent , and didn't cover what was underneath as much, very beautiful, you've inspired me to try something like this.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You're right, in my previous video I used acrylic paints and not only that, I added some white to most of my paints, so they were quite opaque. Thank you so much Marilyn! 🥰🌷

[@Akforgetmenot]

Fantastic! I loved watching your process! The bloopers at the end are sweet! 😅 Your art is lovely!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much Mary 🥰🌷

[@marissapr]

I'm not sure if there's a specific "semi-abstract" style but I also use the term all the time cause it's also my favorite way to do my art!! 😊 A fantastic video, as always Nitsa!! Hugs from your creative friend in Mexico!! ❤❤❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Yay! You have great taste! 😉 It's always nice to meet a creative friend! Thank you sweet Marissa 🥰🌷

[@deborah5221]

you are delightful! Thank you for the instruction.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much for watching and for being so kind Deborah 🥰

[@debatthebeach433]

💖💖💖

[@Imma_rose2]

Whether people like the image after transfer better than when you added your addition paint. i think it is your painting to do with what ever you wish. ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Good point! Usually people just see the end results so it's fine. Thank you Deborah 🥰

[@deenichols2055]

I really love this, I never knew how to transfer photos, and I’m definitely going to try it. Thank you. ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun Dee 🥰

[@sara2010M]

I love this process. I have some abstract background paintings I will try your creative ideas. Thank you so much 💓

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Sound like you're going to have fun Sarah! 🥰

[@mauimorgan9757]

Did you say, one of your daughters is a schoolteacher? OMGosh! You dont look old enough for that.😲

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

That's so sweet of you Maui 🥰

[@tripletgirl2484]

Wonderful results!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Glad you think so! Thank you 🥰

[@michelewithasingleL]

Hi Nitza I love your art and want to do a transfer for my nephews wedding. I just bought your older book and love it. I’m so happy I found your channel😊

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Wonderful! I'm sure they will love and appreciate a handmade gift. Thank you Michele 🥰

[@SkyLightinTime]

Another great video Nitsa! I don't know if semi abstract is an art style but I love your style! 🤩

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

As always thank you Skylight 🥰

[@IamMae72]

Hi Nitsa. I received your "The New Mixed Media Photography Book" yesterday. I just love it! Your transfer techniques are detailed and look easy to follow. Your photography is fantastic as well! It will be fun to learn how to do transfers. (I have an inkjet printer now but plan to buy a laser printer.)😊

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Best book review! thank you and I hope you enjoy the book and will make beautiful artwork! 🥰

[@SuzanneDesign]

Oh I really like your pictures ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

That's sweet! Thank you Suzanne 🌷🥰

[@joychip5994]

I’m glad you’ve used the Woodies because I bought some last year and I’ve only just got them out a couple of days ago and I’d forgotten how they worked so it’s great to seeXxxx

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Right on! They are so much to use! The funny thing is that I had a similar experience and wasn't sure how to use them at first 😅

[@annettehaley3338]

Love your videos ❤ thanks for sharing with us.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching Annette, and this super sweet comment 🥰

[@nevillerowlands5866]

The picture is actually my husband. Your videos bring joy to my life. Thank you!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

I hope he watches my videos as well 😂 Thank you so much for your kind words 🌷🌞

[@mkatakm]

Thanks for sharing 🌼

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thanks for watching!🥰

[@shellyb8943]

These are so beautiful and vibrant. Love.....

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Shelly 🥰🌷

[@ferguscampbell5828]

Been looking at different image transfer processes for a while and, for me, they have often been very hit and miss. After watching your vid here I tried a sort of variant. If what we're trying to achieve is the transfer of something generated from our printer onto a background paper, then one way is to put the background paper straight through the printer. Just tried this with a couple of gelli printed backgrounds and it works pretty well. Just a suggestion.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

That's a great suggestion! Obviously much easier to do than image transfer. But yeah, if you want to add your image to a large paper, canvas, wood, metal, glass or your journal, this is when image transfer is the best solution. Thank you Fergus 🥰🌷

[@dsanti9158]

All of your artistic work is beautiful! Have you thought about creating a background directly on canvas using paint, pencils, pens/different art supplies & then adding your photo? Thank you for sharing your art & creative process. 🌸

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Maybe I should give it a try. I'm just not as confident but it doesn't really matter as I can always paint over if I don't like it, right? Thank you so much for your kind words and great suggestion! 🌷🌞🥰

[@anickgraveline180]

Hi I am really enjoying your videos and hope to put into practice soon! I am wondering if you can transfer images on top of each other to form layers?

[@greggtransky9080]

Nitsa, thanks so much for all of the great information. Love what you created and your ideas! Best wishes, Sondra Borrie

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Sondra, thank you so much for watching and this kind comment 🥰🌷

[@starrv34]

By the way I love your work painted or unpainted. I guess it is a preference.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You're right! and it also depends on the artwork itself. Sometimes I get to a point where I'm totally happy with it before painting, so I just leave it.

[@ENAIRAMA1]

You are so sweet and pleasant❤ I love your videos and ideas!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

And that's a very sweet comment 🥰

[@dedefitzpatrick4092]

Painting adds so much drama to the image! You use a dynamic palette…very appealing!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much Dede 🥰🌷I'm very much into vivid colors these days.

[@staceyvicari4038]

I just discovered your channel. You are a pure delight! I love your energy, style and bright colors! One question, do you have a video that can help us learn how to print the photos? You go through that pretty quickly. Knowing how to set the photo up to print would be incredibly helpful? Thank you! ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

True, I did show it quite quickly. To not repeat myself as I do show it in different videos, here and there. I probably should make a more organized video on the topic soon. Thank you Stacey 🥰

[@staceyvicari4038]

@@NitsaCreativeStudio Thank you, Nitsa, that would be so appreciated! I've never edited a photo before if you can believe that! But I'm inspired now after watching this and one other of your videos! I'm eager to watch more of them, but yes, would love to have a tutorial video just on that! Thank you again for your videos!

[@SkyLightinTime]

@staceyvicari4038 she actually included a good chapter about photo editing for photo transfer in her book

[@staceyvicari4038]

@@SkyLightinTime Thank you! I just put a copy of the book in my Amazon shopping cart!

[@LaurieReeme]

Very pretty!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you Laurie! 😊

[@ChristineScott-s6h]

I love your videos! I'm excited to try the photo transfer process. I love your work both before and after you add additional color. Do you sell your prints? I'm just getting started and my focus is junk journaling right now.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

I love looking at junk journals! I get so inspired to create because they are so free of any constraints! And I don't sell prints, yet. I'm thinking about it 😅 thank you so much Christine 🥰

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Hi Nitsa, so you're mentioned applying a medium to the art work if I printed it on an ink jet printer. Can I please explain the process to me in a bit more detail? Thank you, Sue

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

When working with inkjet photos in some cases you want to coat them with spray fixative such as Krylon’s Workable Fixative before transferring. Simply take your inkjet print outdoors and spray it with the fixative. Let it dry and then it's ready to be transferred. Some people use hairspray instead of fixative. I've never tried it yet, but it's worth a try if you have it at home.

[@stefaniekappel]

Totally forgot to ask: why would you not transfer the image with a gelli plate but rather with removing the back paper?

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Stefanie, I actually did in my latest video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfIlJdjZZuYh7s) but the reason I don't use this process as much in my videos is mainly because it's a lot more difficult to do for most people. So, I tend to show the easier method.

[@davidquerry8869]

Hi Nitsa

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi David 🙋‍♀️

[@timwillis6292]

Why don't you just run your painting through the printer instead of doing the paper transfer ?🌿

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Photo transfer is great when you need to transfer to a large paper, canvas, wood or your journal. But even for a small paper, image transfer just has this organic texture that you can't get by printing directly into the paper. Thank you for your question Tim 🌷

[@joe-annataylor4159]

Enjoy your videos and unique ideas, have saved a bunch for future enjoyment, so I bought your book. What a disappointment as there is no clarity in the pictures, the printing appears to be done by a third grader, your ideas are spectacular, but lost in the faded printing…someone REALLY CHEEPED OUT on this entire project. After the book arrived, I read the feedback from there who totally agreed with me, and learned the first book was even worse!!!

[@stefaniekappel]

“My daughter is a school teacher”… geez…how old were you when you had her? Two? I thought you are in your twenties!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

I wish 😂