Idea, composition and a lot of hard work

[@debbiericciardelli7874]

I have just found my teacher! It's you! ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... thank you. But please take in also inspiration from many other artists.

[@leif1075]

​@@skora-theoldguyPLEASE how can I skip the hard work part and make it mostly fun and enjoyable pleqse..I deal with depression and ADHD..and how many hours a day generally.is enough? Life is too short and sad to work hard. Thanks for sharing and hope you can respond..

[@sinsubra]

I always struggle with the composition. This video has helped me understand what I was missing. Thanks for sharing this video

[@cindypatterson8157]

Me too

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Good luck.

[@mariacaceres4312]

You won't believe it, but I sometimes get my ideas when I say my daily prayers after reading the Bible. I ask God to guide me on my painting. I love it!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am sure that there are many who have similar experiences. I think it is when you are in a phase where you have opened your mind, you are more sensitive to inspiration of various kinds. We work differently as you can see in my video, and I don't mix God into it. I wish you good luck in your process.

[@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004]

Uhhh, there’s no god. Silly

[@pjmiller8632]

​@@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004Hmmm...are you sure about that? If one is ever in a plane hurtling towards the ground, there's a huge chance of one changing their mind. As the Ghost Busters always say, 'Who you gonna call?' I can assure you, it would not be the Ghostbusters. 😂 In life and death moments, people do resort to faith. For it is simply the belief in a positive force unseen... the same thing you do anytime you step on board an airplane - with zero proof it will stay in the sky. 😇

[@nancycrossett1483]

I absolutely believe what you are saying. God’s word is very inspiring

[@TheTerrylwg]

​@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004, in your opinion, but not absolute knowledge.

[@BobbyBrady2000]

One of the best abstract painters on youtube! Most are all the same.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Bobby. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@mk5076]

I found your channel recently and really enjoy it! Looking forward to future videos!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thanks. I am working on new videos ... but I also need to paint.

[@patelli3136]

I haven't seen any paitings like yours before. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

I try not to paint like other painters. I am of course inspired by what I see others do, but then try to make it my own expression. Thank you.

[@jackyrobinson1716]

Today was my first introduction to your videos. I really enjoyed your quiet, unhurried presentation. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome, and thank you for watching.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

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[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@barbandsarge]

Such an eye-catching graphic piece. I could sit looking at it for hours Kudos

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow, thank you for watching.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Thank you for allowing me to watch you paint. Love your painting. Beautiful ✌🏼

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi and thanks for watching.

[@loisbasenfelder7754]

You are amazing. Just finish your day knowing that. Thank you so much!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment. It makes me happy.

[@sherrierichard2848]

So much energy throughout this painting…like the energy the bird required to make the nest! A compliment to the effort and beauty of the structure. Your color sense has been honed with your years of experience and you achieve such color harmony, lively contrast and some edgy tension too. Gorgeous work!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for this lovely comment. I'm glad you found value in my video. It's comments like this that make making videos worthwhile for me. So thanks for that.

[@donnathomas7018]

You explain so clearly that I understand. You make a wonderful teacher ❤

[@sheilaherring3683]

Thank you so much for your painting tutorials. I really enjoy them and gain much inspiration from them. Your artwork is so beautiful.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am very happy to hear that. Good luck with your paintings.

[@sd-mv2zf]

I’d like to see you make more videos. Your paintings are really cool

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I will make more. 😜

[@leif1075]

​​@@skora-theoldguyplease im too tired and angry to work hard at all haven't we all learned life is too short and sad to struggle and work hard at all or only work hard occasionally and when you want to? I'm sicl pf tbis life and how hard and sad it is..i need art tot he easy and fun and therapeutic..thanks for your time and hope to hear from you.

[@jamhas2189]

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible painting instruction you provide on your KZbin channel. Your talent and passion shine through in each video, making the learning experience not only educational but also truly enjoyable. The way you break down complex techniques into manageable steps has significantly improved my own artistic skills. Your clear explanations and engaging demonstrations make it easy for beginners like me Your Old Friend JAM

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Jam. Thank you for this very kind comment. It means a lot to me.

[@tharwatoday4480]

I will be practicing this style of painting. I’m so attracted to it and I’m itching to get my canvas out. Thank you so much for your clear and concise explanation of what you are doing. You are one of my greatest inspirations on KZbin. Greeting from California. Love, Diesel and Tharwa 🙏🏻🖌️🎨🙋🏻‍♀️🐶🌅

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. I am happy that you find inspiration in my videos: Thank you for your kind comment. It means a lot to me.

[@deannfrey3469]

His videos are very Informative and the Old Guy is just adorable. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... nice comment!

[@lynetterosario5697]

LOVE it, Beautiful!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!! And thank you for watching.

[@jeanhurst4]

Your comments are enlightening. I love the painting! Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I loved doing it ...

[@27Pyth]

What a fantastic painting. I'll come back and watch this carefully for your instruction. But for now I just fast forwarded to see your finished painting. It's absolutely beautiful. Bravo.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment.

[@ReineDujardin]

J'ai appris ce fameux point d'or mais j'étais incapable de véritablement l'appliquer...votre tutoriel m'y a bien aidé....merci.....ceci dit, je cherche aussi des idées sur pinterest et j'ai remarqué que beaucoup d'artistes jeunes ont le même style que vous....pourtant ils affichent leurs tableaux à la vente....est ce du copiage ? Est ce interdit ?

[@paulagrootelaar9005]

I absolutely loved watching you create this beautiful painting and listening to your thought process. Fantastic use of colour and so unique. Thank you for sharing this masterful painting and tutorial. Really inspiring.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this kind comment.

[@noticiascelestialesinforma3480]

Woooow fabulous!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@leanneward5244]

Beautiful 🥰👍

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you👍

[@vesnajogan7596]

Thank you for sharing your style and your work process. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@nissabrandt1097]

Wonderful! I love this lesson! Thank you so much!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You're very welcome!

[@noticiascelestialesinforma3480]

You are a MASTER !!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@baqibullahrashdi8146]

sir your so beautiful artist i never see I love your art I want to learn

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi and thank you for your kind comment. Best way to learn is to paint, so go on even if it is no good ... go on painting. Every painting will make you better.

[@cindycreateforlife]

First time your channel came into my feed and I am glad, I love your painting so much and your inspirational talk! I will definitely follow your videos!💕🇨🇦

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you and good luck with developing your proces.

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Gorgeous work of art! Subscribed!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Means a lot to me.

[@chrislee-anneminturn5111]

I love your calm approach to the work. Hearing your thoughts and watching those ideas develop on the canvas is a real treat. Thank you so much.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. You are very welcome.

[@greatsewing6061]

Nice presentation.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@fatherburning358]

"But of course that's ridiculous " I hit subscribe right then. Really like your thinking 😊👍

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@nikkijones4716]

Absolutely masterful. I think you are a colour magician! Truly beautiful painting 😮

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... magic ... wow. Thanks.

[@evamerrick1434]

I enjoyed it very much. I am so grateful you take time to share and inspire Thanks

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@TheTerrylwg]

Today, you taught me to first paint in white. Brilliant! That will work very well. Thanks so much!😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@kokoslores9666]

This nest looks inviting! I like the vibrant colours you used. Thanks for showing how you worked the picture out.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@rpennybrown]

Your instruction and advice is now a tool in my toolbox I will be able to get much use from. I will use your planning and decision-making advice at each step of making my next painting. Your demonstration was so inviting to watch that it almost distracted me from this more valuable tool : )

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello and thank you very much for your sweet comment. It means a lot to me that I understand that my videos have value for many of the people who watch them. Thanks!

[@suzangroves959]

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience x

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@leonardcain]

Great thinking process and execution! Txz Jeanne

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@jennieterblanche9148]

Watching this, I want to pack away my paints and quit ! Awesome

[@skora-theoldguy]

No, no, no ... I am sorry to hear that. You have to go on. Only hard work will make you better, and better ... and better. Don't quit.

[@saudtanamassa4820]

thanks, Sir... its great inspiration

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@ElinorStudio]

I find a lot of informative inspiration in your videos. Subscribed. Keep going!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@rmdebora]

Looks great 🎉

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@chrisgromann6834]

You are fantastic!

[@skora-theoldguy]

... fantastic ... I don't know about that. But thank you!!

[@Reon133]

Thank you for the big effort of explaining and filming/cutting and sharing your knowledge!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. It's my pleasure. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@Ecclectic_citcelccE]

It's definitely not boring. I like how you distill(?) the colors that would have been blended for a beautiful exciting painting that still portrays peace and tranquility. 👏

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@utaloesken]

Thank you so much for showing us the development of this painting. It's interesting to learn about your process and the thoughts that are involved.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am glad to hear that my video interested you.

[@veritas6335]

Fun videos and very useful and helpful. Although your paintings are better in the beginning before you over-control the colors and make them into rigid forms.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... Sometimes I struggle a bit with too much control. I'm very happy with this painting though...I think control is in my genes. I have to be in control of what happens ... but I would like to be a little looser, and I wonder if that will come as time goes on?

[@GailBurfoot]

I’ve been looking forward to seeing more videos of you painting. I love your work. Your paintings are delicious and mesmerising, will you be doing new recording in the near future?

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi, and thanks for your comment. Yes I will upload a new video soon. I am under a little time pressure, because I am moving til Copenhagen soon.

[@louisziegler8138]

Wow I think you have an amazing style. So enjoy your tutorials.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@donnaer]

This video was very instructive and helpful to developing my process. An added bonus is that I love your paintings. Thank you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for this lovely comment.

[@per-o5r]

Thank you so much for another insightful and interesting video! It is such a joy watching. And I LOVE the way you use the color red, especially in previous paintings, giving your completed works such dynamic. Thank you for sharing and teaching!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@FMartini1960]

I like your process

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@jessicamacguinness4916]

Love to watch your videos!! Your work is outstanding! Looking forward to watching many more...

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@lindatoews5265]

Thank you so much,I learnt a lot from you. Subscribed

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@veritas6335]

Great videos. Best ones out there. By the way, in English the word for a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic composition is motif. Accent on the last syllable. Not motive, which is something else in English. It would be quite a stretch to use the word motive for motif. Good of you to use the beauty ratio. I believe it's technically 1.618.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this fine correction. I will be aware of this in the future. Thanks for helping me making my videos better.

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Fin abstract-expression og stærk composition. Tusind tak. Thank you so much.😍

[@skora-theoldguy]

Du er meget velkommen ... og tak.

[@chryssanthistell]

Beautiful! Love the bird flying in (from) the nest! Congratulations!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@DG-mv6zw]

Great advice, my friend. Love your work, its Composition and palette. Very happy to subscribe. What is it Chuck Close said? " Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just turn up and get to work." These are very encouraging words for those of us lesser mortals. 😂 Thanks for sharing. Im looking forward to watching your other videos. Two quick questions: Which artists have inspired you historically, and which living artists do you enjoy looking at. Thanks again. PS You should check out the semi abstract American painter Brian Rutenberg. Stunning work. You might already know him.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks for the tip with Rutenberg. Really beautiful paintings. I myself am very inspired by André Derain (perhaps Rutenberg too?) ... and Cezanne. Living ... The Danish painter Mikael Kvium, ... perhaps. Thank you for your comment.

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Old school art instructions & inspiration. No rules! 🎨 🖼 Subscribed. Absolutely delightful!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello Yes, no rules...or as few as possible. I am probably dependent on several of them, perhaps without even being aware of it. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@AramsYoutube]

very beautiful, i'll try to reproduce this for learning purposes!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thanks and good luck to you painting.

[@baqibullahrashdi8146]

how I paint desert in abstract in multi colors plz tell me sir

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. I would like to help you, but I am not sure I understand. How to make a desert...I don't know. It is very personal how to paint and I have never painted a desert. I would vicit one and sit down and experience the atmosphere and try to find some distinctive colors and shapes. Then take some photographs and maybe do some sketches too. After that, I would go home and start by painting something that is realistic and looks like a desert. Then I would choose a compositional principle and then paint according to my intuition. I would try to bring out the characteristics, for example a color of the sand and the heat. What color heat has?.. you decide. I wish you luck but your desert.

[@cindypatterson8157]

Love this video 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@wickerman5577]

Beautiful paintings

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@RichardMinnitt]

Hello Marie Louise, I'm so impressed to see your wall easel on which you stick several (I think I saw 8) pieces of paper at once. Great idea! Can you tell us more about it?❤❤❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Is this for me? I'm Henrik not Marie Louise 😜

[@Sunsym]

Your work is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process. It was fascinating to watch.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@DianneKaroly]

Fantastic!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@abduljhawary4326]

Absolutely agree with your idea sir... [Abdul JeHa, Indonesian modern contemporary callygrapher]

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@ivanaagapiou6340]

excellent lesson! hanks for sharing your process

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yor are welcome!

[@22GmaRocky]

Thank you so much for sharing your paintings and your processes with us! I really love your style and I’m so glad to be able to see your work ♥️♥️♥️

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Greetings from Denmark.

[@carmenmg6438]

I wish i could watch a thousand vídeos of yours. You explain so well and paint so beautifully. I am an abstract painter and your are inspirational to me. But my style is very different from yours... i am a begginer at 58 years old and a long way ahead to get a little closer to your artworks. Live in brazil. Who were your influencers in art? Thank you so much for this class!❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your nice comment. I was very inspired by Van Gogh and the Impressionists, but my painting slowly changed towards the abstract expression. 58 is no age and you are going to paint a lot of paintings. Each time you have painted one, your technique, your painting process, and your ability to evaluate what you have done (your eye) will improve a little. So keep going and best of luck!

[@rosaliaangulo7865]

Me encanto, no pude parpadear y no pude quitar una sonrisa de mis labios. Gracias por compartir esta maravilla.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Muchas gracias por tu dulce comentario. Espero tener subtítulos en español en todos mis videos pronto. ¡Gracias!

[@suedarius538]

I loved your video and your style. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this nice comment.

[@dmortelli1]

Another great video! The painting is wonderful in all aspects. Thank you again for sharing your process as I find it very inspirational, which I needed. I have found myself in an artist block which becomes very depressing over the past couple of weeks. Keep up the good work as you are inspiring to other artists!🎨🖌

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello and thank you very much for your very kind comment. It means a lot to me when I know that my videos have value for you and the people who watch them. Thanks!

[@elenamar700]

New subscriber here, I just found your channel and I absolutely love your art and your teaching style, I wish I could paint like you! For me it's just a hobby, I 'm a retired violinist, injured my arm many years ago, so painting is another way to express the creative part of me, but unfortunately, not very good at it. Please, do more videos, and thank you😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you, hope your arm gets better, and good luck with your painting.

[@marioasselin-y8l]

très inspirant, belle composition, merci

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@phoebebaker1575]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks. I'm glad to hear that.

[@margaretsmith51]

Love your video, very inspiring once again. A wonderful painting, thank you for sharing your process.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@AS-yh6xu]

I just came across your channel and already learned a lot. I love your art! Will be watching👍🏼

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your interest.

[@fes592]

You are talented! I would like to visit you if I come to Denmark.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... OK ... let's meet.

[@lisasem4201]

Wonderful

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you

[@gennydavidsonsmith85]

I’m learning so much from your videos, Henrik. A thousand thanks!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks. I am very happy to hear that. Thank you for your kind message.

[@jeanrose6357]

Superb instruction!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@robbieguerrero3351]

So Cool...Excellent Theme, Palette Selection, Right On! And Thank You for Sharing! You are a Master Painter!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Many thanks for this nice comment ... I don't know about the master painter part ... but I blush. 😉

[@user-wk1mw9nj3i76]

Good commentary and good painting. Thank you, from Minnesota, USA.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hallo Menesota ... greetings and thank you from Denmark.

[@poedes1]

Hello Henrik, what is the pencil you use that can wash out with water?

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi I use the Derwent Watersoluble pencils. They have a smal brush ikon printet on them. You can use them as a normal pencil, and if you need to remove it, you can wash it off with water.

[@poedes1]

Thanks

[@guylaineregimbald2914]

It’s always a pleasure to listen to your explanations as your process. Thanks

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad you find value in my videos.

[@JannieannieNo1]

Love your style, thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@jeanbyrd7444]

Fantastic thanks! I love your vision 🎉

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@pr1me840]

Came out really well. Glad you brought in those black lines and took away some of the white lines. Watching from China while painting myself.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow China ... a long way from me in Denmark. Thank you for your comment.

[@susanfield2444]

Loved this video.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@Lucy-s2q3i]

Beautiful. I copy great art to learn…thanks for helping me with ideation process

[@skora-theoldguy]

Good luck painting.

[@kathycorbin6261]

I found your discussion regarding your painting process to be helpful and interesting. I think the rule you used served you very well in this painting. I am captivated by the beauty of the nest.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello. Nice comment. I always try to think that the principles behind composition only exist because they are to help us paint. They shouldn't make it more difficult, and that's why I take a very loose approach to the principles. But they are there.

[@SunDogDeb]

Thank you for walking us through the process! I've been living on abstract markings - you've shown me how to tie those into a coherent composition! Thank you! ✨️

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am very happy to hear that. Good luck.

[@StarSystemAndromeda]

Your channel just found me and I watched every moment intensely! Your style and paintings are absolutely stunning and beautiful; I cannot wait to see your video history! Best regards!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you. Good luck painting awesome paintings.

[@FlannelDeer]

Thank you for demonstrating the joy of creativity and hard work! I enjoy the way you explain things and also love your Nests! 🙂👍

[@skora-theoldguy]

It's actually a great pleasure for me to make these videos. Thank you very much for your very positive comment.

[@susanpotter4688]

I have been drawing and painting bird nests for two months and enjoying the process very much. I learned so I much watching your video! I think I can take a chance now on expanding my color choices, and the golden ratio information helped immensely. Thank you very much!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you for your kind comment. I would be happy to see some of your drawings. If you have time and desire, send me some of your your nests at [e-mail].

[@brendadoyle643]

So beautiful! I wish I could buy this painting! I collect bird nests that I find on the ground in my walks sometimes. They are like little treasures!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes, such a small nest is very well made and the craftsmanship in making such a one is very impressive. I understand why you collect them. I only saved the one I show in the video because it kind of addressed itself to me.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

THE IDEAS COMES FROM THE CANVAS‼️ THANK YOU❤🎉🤲🌿... ToomCapeTown

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes ... thats the way it is ... at least for me.