How to paint like Agnes Martin - with Corey D'Augustine | IN THE STUDIO

Learn how to paint like Agnes Martin, one of the pioneering artists of Abstract Expressionism, with IN THE STUDIO instructor Corey D'Augustine.
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Throughout the 1960s, Martin developed her signature format: six by six foot painted canvases, covered from edge to edge with meticulously penciled grids and finished with a thin layer of gesso.
Though she often showed with other New York abstractionists, Martin’s focused pursuit charted new terrain that lay outside of both the broad gestural vocabulary of Abstract Expressionism and the systematic repetitions of Minimalism. Rather, her practice was tethered to spirituality and drew from a mix of Zen Buddhist and American Transcendentalist ideas.
For Martin, painting was “a world without objects, without interruption… or obstacle. It is to accept the necessity of … going into a field of vision as you would cross an empty beach to look at the ocean.”
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Featuring Corey D'Augustine, Educator and Independent Conservator.
The comments and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker alone, and do not represent the views of The Museum of Modern Art, its personnel, or any artist.
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[@themuseumofmodernart]

Tune in for a live Q&A with Corey on Wednesday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. EST! He’ll be answering any questions you might have on artists, materials, and techniques. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ham2aYuVi5uHebc

[@susanspector9466]

Hi Corey I cant find anyinfo on why or the reasoning for a dyptich or triptych. Can you explain or give references to read on? What about if theres space between the panels or not and whether the surface design is continuous? Help

[@Vardagaladhiel]

I am absolutely loving this series! Such a fantastic teacher, I love how he integrates information about the artist and their working practice seamlessly with the work itself. I have always had difficulty appreciating more abstract art at the level I would like to, but watching the process that goes into creating them has made me feel so much more involved in the works in a way that documentaries etc have never allowed me.

[@lizardbreathbiz988]

my favorite part is when he said if you find yourself getting too fussy about the little things to just stop, because that's the beauty of it. I loved that. I throw away so much art cause it's not exactly perfect and the way I want it to be, and honestly if I would just push through and keep painting the it would probably all work out in the end.

[@MauriceBerisha]

How To Paint Like Egon Schiele or Francis Bacon would be really nice

[@christophermoon6530]

Whether or not you enjoy this kind of artwork, this series is incredible. My girlfriend and I often go to the MoMA in SF and talk about the pieces. This series has helped me greatly appreciate the process of these works as well as the physicality and philosophy behind their design. Even beyond that the instruction is amazing - it touches on theory, materials, history and philosophy without dragging on or being pretentious. As an engineer who has taken no art classes or ever felt like they should paint - these are making me want to paint - a lot!

[@SamwiseGanja03]

You taught me more in an episode than my school art teacher has this year

[@stan_dinghere]

i never would have otherwise thought about an agnes martin grid as "fresh, direct and spontaneous"

[@mallymakings2853]

I love this. I love how you educate without patronising. Your videos are wonderfully calming and always inspiring. Thank You so much. Kindest regards from England.

[@iaindrennan3552]

i could watch these all day,great teacher.

[@annhaydenpainter]

Once again, Corey is a brilliant combination of presenter, instructor and artist. How lucky we are.

[@ginnyschulz3514]

OMG! I love this series! I feel like I'm in a real art class. Thank you so much for offering an abundance of good, hard knowledge in a formal yet very understandable way. It's so interesting to learn about the artists.

[@AtelierofZ_Co24]

So glad i didn't pay for art school, this is so much better, lol Thank you! I've found my painting fire again from these lessons. ;)

[@alexccc]

Please do one on Basquiat!

[@machichimachiko]

thank you for this. love the new series. rooting for more episodes!

[@themuseumofmodernart]

Glad you're liking IN THE STUDIO! Check back soon for two new episodes!

[@lindaromano5657]

Love these videos...mesmerising to watch and always take away information and inspiration. Than you.

[@ohmercy5924]

Agnes Martin is one of my favorite artists. This is a wonderful series and when I saw this one come up on my suggestions I stopped everything to watch. Thank you. Also- How to paint like Paul Klee would be great. I love his work.

[@nanaispunlykid]

I cant go to any sort of art school where I live so I'm very gratefull for these videos and this channel , it's like having the best teachers at home. Please keep doing lessons like that, its so helpfull.

[@winenot1]

Who is this guy? He really knows his stuff!

[@miracudrag]

I love the way he talks about paintings, so elegant

[@angelreading5098]

Love your hands on tutorials Corey they give me so many ideas for my own work and the insights you explain are very worthwhile,please keep the ball rolling with other artists we need to know more about,you are the man to explain these precious techniques,thank you.

[@pinkpeonygirl]

This was so interesting, Corey is a wonderful teacher.

[@yokemelissant9098]

I really love this series. Recently discovered them and already I'm already addicted. Thank you very much.

[@TheBeautyOfFear]

i love how this gives a new perspective on the preparation and thought process behind modern art, please continue making more of these!! I go to SF MoMA all the time because I live down the street from it so I love knowing more about the artists featured there

[@ourtiempo]

Love this series, especially how you're making longer videos.

[@LeeKlement]

Corey, you are a treasure. These videos are so clean, clear, and inspiring. Thank you.

[@susanernst1329]

Corey, you are a very good teacher! Thank you for this series.

[@spaghety]

I've really been enjoying these painting videos - as someone who knows nothing about art this great learning opportunity plus it's fun to watch him create interesting paintings!

[@elizabethkellerman969]

Of all the demos from this channel, I think this one is the most difficult and I commend you for your bravery! Every stroke is bare and visible. I hope to try this as a meditative activity someday.

[@themuseumofmodernart]

Tune in for a live Q&A with Corey on Thursday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. He’ll be answering any questions you might have on artists, materials, and techniques. He’ll also be revealing the next episode of IN THE STUDIO to go into production!

[@egocentric222]

I love him! He’s a great teacher !

[@ya0urt]

About the best paint serie on youtube. Thank you

[@culturefan]

I love these, very instructional, and informative. More please. Thanks.

[@themuseumofmodernart]

Hey everyone, tune in this Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. EDT for a *LIVE* Q&A with IN THE STUDIO instructor Corey D'Augustine. Corey will answer questions from previous videos, as well as from the live comments section. Watch live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKVeHd_a5xmotE

[@debtempleton9424]

Corey is an amazing teacher - am loving these videos. Cheers, DEB T

[@osaart1403]

Agnes Martin one of my favorites artists 😍

[@nueawh5237]

I love this series!

[@AsiyaBajwa]

IN THE STUDIO Excellent videos! Thank you for your hard work. Observation, demonstration, explanation, camera work, lighting, location....Perfect.

[@jayumble8390]

Fantastic demonstration Corey! Thank you so much!

[@rotwire8994]

this guy makes a grid fascinating :) what a good teacher

[@calabrees7]

i love this series

[@poohbear539100]

Living for art drake

[@normapica]

Amo esta clase, gracias!

[@rozenart5768]

Love the way you teach.

[@antoniofev]

love this

[@pottingsoil]

Let's get a how to paint like Rembrandt!

[@maggyfrog]

i second that. heck i'd settle for lesser masters like dali. i mean no hate, i just want a "paint like.." about dead old masters

[@hifijohn]

no, that takes talent.

[@maggyfrog]

+hifijohn i'd like to think that if given the chance, this guy can show that he's talented

[@hifijohn]

painting like the masters is a million levels beyond this 2nd grade style painting.

[@maggyfrog]

+hifijohn you're only seeing him copy famous contemporary artists. of course it doesn't look like it requires a great deal of skill and talent. it doesn't mean he doesn't have talent or skill.

[@acadiestudio]

Stunning!!!

[@michaelmadison883]

Dude, just so you know I've enjoyed all of the how to pain like series. It's cool and I appreciate the commentary as you demonstrate., Thank you so much. I would like to see some impressionism paint-thrus though :)

[@comedymademedoit8423]

Cory you are an insightful amazing teacher.

[@StephenS-2024]

Enjoyed this one. Thanks.

[@lilamjazeefa9466]

The Bob Ross of abstract minimalism

[@judithcarr7845]

LOVE your videos!!

[@oopsgirl44]

Brilliant video. Thankyou.

[@jwludyka]

very nice series. thank you

[@bottegadelloscuro]

I love these videos

[@ronathebear]

How to paint like Claude Monet? ☺️

[@themuseumofmodernart]

Thanks for the suggestion-we'll pass along to Corey!

[@MonaTurnbull]

love it thank you very much! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@MauriceBerisha]

Really good please more

[@ReneeMoreno]

That's so cool.

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Perfect!!!

[@JeanineH]

Wow! What I find Soo very fascinating is the e-course offered😍 Thank you MOMA and Mr Corey D! (& sponsors VW) I am hooked!

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@hugogerez]

Thanks!

[@PaintingwithEnrique]

I like it!!

[@gbear768]

yes! the imperfection is beautiful!

[@joshleong9336]

Awesome series would love to see a How to paint like Ben Quilty

[@burdenonsociety1968]

Think I'm going to have to re-watch this one, not entirely clear on how to draw a basic grid and put a mark in each one. All I can say I wow the things people appreciate as art stuns me beyond belief

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

This is so very interesting 🧐 .

[@piemo]

instant like!

[@LaJoppy]

i'm so happy i found this series, thank you for uploading

[@MagicMouthMeister]

Really love to watch your demos. Would love to see a demo of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

[@amandapreval2284]

Corey d'Augustine is our modern day Bob Ross

[@jguo52]

I appreciate the tension and think it's a beautiful thought, but how is this a nice painting?

[@vincentbouchard8205]

I want more videos from you

[@dijondajee9281]

Just wondering how you would preserve a canvas like that? Would you varnish it with a couple of layers of gloss acrylic varnish then a layer of matt varnish. Would you have to use an isolation layer? etc.

[@linuszimmermann6120]

Can your please do one on Basquiat!

[@97dianad]

This was such a nice video! Really enjoyed it.

[@atmakali9599]

Just like a cookery demonstration.

[@CRISTINACOLLAO]

When du you explain Chagal please! Thanks for this series.

[@2sdd]

i just spent 20 minutes on.. when aint gonna lie. i think like i could paint things like this.

[@KatalinDomo]

yes maximalist, still binge-watching :) in isolation... : q

[@Novaxtheartiste]

hills or mountains are triangular, and even some rocks.

[@TheBuuuuuuuuuum]

Do Deibenkorn if thius is series is going to be picked up again

[@erins.5420]

Would pouring a resin or sealant of sorts preserve this painting without disturbing the graphite lines?

[@gracielaroncaroli6545]

Traducción al español sería genial

[@squirrely102]

Do one on hope gangloff please!

[@fmgpertongodll]

You are the cool sequel of bob ross

[@Daniel-tx2vt]

A higher resolution for these videos may be a little nicer. 1440p or even 4k.

[@DanteMoonshine]

ive got a bit of a love hate relationship with abstract art and i do admire martins work. that being said it just looks like a fucking lined notebook with dots....but i kinda like it

[@molly9929]

Well you kinda need steady hand and that's all. I would use those as an decoration. Not provocating to see, but still kinda pleasure to see them.

[@borregoexpiatorio]

17:04 marker for me to come back. I want to process what he just said.

[@saladinoa6477]

What is the reason for applying primer?

[@creatifcorner]

👌

[@eileengoldenberg270]

Great series but we don't make "errors" we make human variations! It is the definition of hand made!

[@rrumzis7899]

How do u get the pencil marks off?? You wouldn't want to use an eraser, would you?

[@Ricardo_io]

What is it for that prime layer?? And what is that?

[@TYoungArt]

Thanks for the quick tutorial! Couldn't you fix the pencil w/a light coat (or 2) of spray fixative, then do 1 or 2 isolation coats, then the final varnish? Love Agnes Martin's work . . .

[@sobaaasobaaa8564]

I would be so triggered by these 2 or 3 wider lanes. They really are the center of attention.

[@jacintheotis6562]

Can we make this style with oil painting ?

[@Sebastian37s]

Please a Velasquez how to

[@gadblatz4841]

Maximalist

[@rmhuff]

Where are triangles in nature? In mountains, in the shape of ears of various animals, in the beaks of birds, the empty space between 2 legs and the ground when moving. The strength of a triangle is not consciously shown to us but enters our subconscious as all images of perfection does.