This can be your next artwork!

Making art without a brush or paint can be fun to do. For instance a readymade. I begins at understanding how it works. I show you a number of examples from the artworld and explain how I my create mine. Open your mind and you can turn any item into an artwork.
The video about the artwork on the wall behind me: • Understand your artist...
The video about the word ‘Gezellig’: • 6 GEZELLIGE little thi...
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Materials
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I prefer to work on multi-purpose paper, more info in this video: • How to choose the RIGH... In almost all my videos I use with Winsor&Newton Galeria acrylics, if not, I will say so in the video. Other materials I use are in random order: 5, 10 and 40mm brushes, palette knives, acrylics medium, Ecoline liquid watercolor, Lyra color pencils, Lyra soft pastels, oil pastels, Stabilo color pencils, paper palette pad and basic masking tape. I also use household items like a permanent marker, scrub sponge, scissors, paper towel, and so on.

[@darkcometadventures8801]

This video really highlights why I love watching you discuss abstract art. I love your process, how you think out of the box, and how you see the world in a different way. You can also take your thoughts on standard kitchen utensils and apply it to life and how you deal with others. Great video!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Dark, thanks. When the idea clicks with you, you can add so much more fun and ease to your art making process. Try for yourself, Albert

[@sdouba]

Wow Albert. Interesting as always. This video serves as a refresher of the ideas that inspired contemporary art. You just jigged my memory and made me remember the beauty of Marcel Duchamp’s ways of challenging the art establishment. And, how by doing so he and his contemporaries opened our minds and made us more receptive to the idea that any object around can be just as inspirational as anything else. I liked very much your metaphors in reference to your kitchenware. They inspired a new visual vocabulary for use to depict our emotions and responses to the influences in the world that surrounds us. Your smoking pipe picture reminded me of the story of a woman who was visiting a gallery exhibiting Modigliani art. When Modigliani found her fixated on a painting of a lady whom he made her arm way too long to be “real”, he asked what she thought of his work. She answered that the lady’s hand are unrealistically long. His answer was “madam, this is not a lady. It is a picture”. Thanks so much Albert. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos first thing on Sunday morning while sipping my first cup of coffee.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Salim, thanks. Funny story you bring up about a response to a Modigliani painting. My response was: oh in case it doesn't have to look realistic I can give it a try too. Same painting, different response. Just as my kitchen ware evokes my thought, you can have others looking at similar ones. It's all personal and only when painting it, talk about it or make a video about it, it is out in the open and ready to inspire in any way. Thanks, your comment adds another layer to the video. Albert

[@francavan1295]

Thanks Albert! I’ll be “diverging” all day 🙏❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Franca, enjoy your day! It cannot go wrong 😉

[@martinlegault2563]

Excellent! Duchamp really thumbed his nose to the art world and so should we! Paint for yourself to really be with your senses, to get out of your head or when in a really bad slump, out of your ankle way way deep inside yourself!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Martin. Indeed, get it out and enjoy making (in case you turn it I to art) or talking about it. Art is fun, Albert

[@martinlegault2563]

I’m still scared and don’t dare enough. Your videos are motivating, encouraging me to dare more! Great work! Thank you 😄

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Be kind to yourself, Martin. You can 'think' all you want but doing helps me always to get in a different state of mind, a more 'quiet' place that is more open to what happens in my painting at this moment. When in the moment the negative voices tend to change to a background noise, less intrusive. Do, do, doing... I hope this helps, Albert

[@fioreariadne]

I really love your approach here. As an art student that never considered herself an artist or even talented, my biggest tools have been to expand my creativity and keep an open mind. Through my art history classes, I took special interest in conceptual art too, especially because it involved ideas rather than technical skill. I feel that this approach is why people outside of the art world think of artists as crazy/mad or over sensitive, but that is what art sometimes makes of us, since you have to think outside the box. 🤷‍♀️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Areana, thanks. I sympathize with you and your ideas. I too hesitate to call myself an artist. Being able to think outside the box makes you more resourceful in my opinion and probably also more open minded to ideas and others as well. Art can heal. Albert

[@TheLastMinuteCook]

Brilliant and it moved me. I love this video and all the reminders of what really matters. ❤ How you see connection in every day objects is a lesson we all need. Thank you!!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Last minute cook, thanks. Next time you use a turner you can think of what you would like to change 🤔 or am grateful for. Thanks for dropping by, see you on Wednesday, Albert

[@josewilsondemacedo6176]

Dear Albert, I don't know how to express my fascination with watching 9 minutes of your video. I think that attending a lecture in person would cost a lot of money; but here I have it for free. So, thank you so much for posting your videos. Thank you very much.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi José, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm about the video. I just like to share what I make and learned to help you on your creative journey. Enjoy your day, Albert

[@debleighton-bowlby3412]

Good morning ! Thanks for your thoughts! As always!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

And a good morning to you Deb. Enjoy looking around for items in your home connecting them to other subjects. Albert

[@robertjohnburton9775]

It must be said, 'Good art requires some deep thought.' I get annoyed with people who do stuff because Sh... Happens! No it doesn't! You are showing that life and art requires passion, commitment, responsibility, thinking, and action. Good video - stay safe.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi art, thanks. I my opinion working like this makes art more approachable, and fun af the same time. Stay safe, Albert

[@fioreariadne]

I agree. People tend to think that art comes from "the heart", when in reality it comes from the brain; it requires planning and a lifetime of experiences so that the artist can envision the work, not as a revelation but as something that makes complete sense in his/her head. Art is about ideas, meanings, and emotions. Loved the video and the responses here, nice channel! ❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Ariana, I even think/feel that art can only be authentic when done in a joined effort of head, heart and hands. You have to understand (head) but also be sensitive (heart) and by making it (hands) it comes to be. Only technique, or only thinking is empty, because the heart is missing. Peace, Albert

[@elsagrace3893]

An interesting man makes a video of interesting ideas.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Elsa, thanks. Please try this, it's so much fun. Albert

[@otmarkeller4156]

Danke! Und eine schöne Woche wünsche ich.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Otmar, you too. Albert

[@culturefan]

Interesting. I don't think money should be a stumbling block for making art, nor having an education in it. If you have an interest, art can be a good outlet to express oneself. The motivation can be as different as the people themselves: pain, joy, politics, sadness, serenity, hunger (culinary), etc. Good video.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Culture Fan, I agree. A lot of people put (making art) on a pedestal, or label it as difficult. Making it a fun activity and playing with ideas can lure anyone into art, what in my opinion would be a good thing. Albert

[@vidiot509]

Great stuff Albert, thanks for the inspiration!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Rawdon, go play with it and enjoy! Albert

[@rebeccamartin3744]

Good stuff to think about!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks Rebecca, it's interesting stuff. Albert

[@wurzelwerk]

Nice thumbnail! 😎😎😎

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Danke Marie🌻

[@TJ-zs7gn]

As always great food for thought. In the essence of abstract art I will call your videos a canal lock you fill me up with ideas and then I let them flood out

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi TJ, thanks and a nice example for the exercise 'canal lock = learning'. Way to go, Albert

[@bettybrugman843]

Geweldig! ❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Bedankt Betty

[@lidavanbers6344]

I like your philosophy!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Lida. Art is what you make (it). Albert

[@mirrorir]

Thank you!❤️ do you have a video about choosing colours ? I would love to see how you choose to play with different colours!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Mirrorir, thanks. Maybe these are not what you look for but they are perhaps also interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHq5dJibd5yBf6c and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DOm5-ffMyjsKc

[@ilove2paint]

Great video!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hey Martha, thanks. It was also a lot of fun to make. Albert

[@HeatherQuaine]

I look everyday to see if you posted a new video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Heather, l appreciate the idea, so sad to have to tell you I only post on Sunday... happy painting in between, Albert

[@ansi2105]

This is ❤❤

[@WaverleyWanderer]

An interesting fish slice of life. In the UK a Turner art work would have cost you millions.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Waverly, yes, you got the extra joke. It's such a fun way of looking at art

[@lidavanbers6344]

option in abstract art is what your eyes envision , then go with it

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Thanks, Lida. You're completely right.

[@Temparusy]

I love the fascinating idea of ready made artwork so I was wondering can there be a lesson on how to paint like mark rothko or barnet newman Love there artwork and the easy abstract painting I can do at home

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Joshua, thanks. I'm working on both of them for somewhere in the near future. But I'm still missing something. So I just wait a little while. Oh and their artwork is far from easy, it just looks that way... Albert

[@fionamartin4281]

Strangely enough, we call that kitchen utensil a ‘fish slice’ 🤔

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Fiona, the word 'turner' helped to made the click. I saw it on several websites. In Dutch we also don't use a turner-like word. But the story still stand. Look for items and connect them to situations or problems and do on. Happy painting, Albert

[@vickieevenson9309]

Mr. Van Der Zwart, can you give a tutorial on the artist Ati Maier, and how she accomplishes her work?!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Vickie ,thanks for suggesting an artist. I looked at the Ati Maier and it is fascinating, I'm putting her on my idea-list. Thanks, Albert

[@vickieevenson9309]

@@ImperfectPaintings Thank you so much!! I have just recently discovered your videos and I have been enjoying them!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Vickie, thanks love to have you here. Happy painting, Albert

[@robertodeoliveirajesus7600]

Indo de encontro com o programa apresentado hoje ,gostaria de indicar um artista do Brasil "Bispo do Rosário" se possível dê uma olhada. Meus parabéns pelo vídeo.

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Hi Roberto, thanks and also thanks for suggesting bispo do rosario, looks like an interesting artist. Albert

[@denicase9444]

Divergent thinking is fascinating, wonderful. But it doesn’t come easily at all to anyone schooled and brought up for years in literal as opposed to lateral, thinking. Very frustrating. How to practise?

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Interesting question Deni. I suggest embracing playfulness. Play with what-if. How would it help you? What brings linear thinking you? Check out the work of Edward de Bono, specifically his ideas about putting on different hats. It opened up a new world or way of thinking. You can practice it in any conversation with anyone to get more familiar with it. Hope this helps, Albert

[@denicase9444]

@@ImperfectPaintings Thank you for replying. 🙏 I'll try that and get hold of one of de Bono's books. I love your videos, so inspiring and make me really want to get going!

[@ImperfectPaintings]

Great to hear, Deni. I just love De Bono's work. Enjoy playing with his ideas. Albert