CREATING LAYERS IN ABSTRACT PAINTINGS -LEARNING ABOUT VALUE PART 2

[@Mahdi-ic8qv]

Great tutorials! Thank you Lori. Just "discovered" you and will be tuned in for more!

[@caseywilliams4932]

awesome!!!! a wonderful blend of watching & listening to you explain & I found this comprehendable in ways I haven't "picked up- got &/ related to"!! Thank YOU!xox0

[@ParadoxKismet]

You are so generous with your time and knowledge! I love how this was done with basically one color. I'm learning to be brave! I am so happy to be following you here and on Instagram. Enjoy your new home and studio!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome and I'm really glad that you are enjoying it. 🥰

[@MsJwilson13]

Congrats on your new space. Thank you so much for these instructional vids. Very generous and super informative. I sometimes find myself holding my breath while you work! Happy to have you “back”.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! and hahaha thats too cute.

[@janaicaandersonart]

This was a mind blowing experience… this tutorial really opened my eyes & gave me a burst of new insight. I’m so inspired to get to a new canvas!! Thanks Lori

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Delightful! I follow you on IG, and enjoy that, but seeing you teach and work on YT is wonderful, longer and large format viewing is enjoyable. Love your work and so glad I found you here! Thanks.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much!

[@dominiqueforest-poelman7049]

❤thank you for your generosity to show so many new ways for me.....😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@lindaspaulding1021]

Wonderful demo. Thank you.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

my pleasure

[@CherylK.333]

I'm a beginner, and I've been struggling with composition. This video, along with part 1, are so, so helpful. The most helpful instruction I've received. I appreciate that you showed close-ups of the work. Really, this has helped me so much. Can't wait to put this lesson into action tomorrow morning.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!🥰🥰🥰

[@CherylK.333]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist, it was! I learned some significant things when I tried this today. Really excited with what I'm learning. Thank you so much!

[@pinkarmadillomd]

I just want you to know how much I look forward to your videos and seeing your work. Thank you for all your great advice and insights😃

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Awww thank you so much!! Sorry I’ve been MIA but moving kicked me in the butt lol

[@millasipolaart]

Thank you so much for this! I got so many new ideas and inspiration for my paintings 💖

[@vickyb9918]

This was so helpful. I really like how you take the time to explain what you’re doing and go into detail. Can you tell me what’s the difference between layers and texture and/or the similarities with them. I’m confused about these terms.

[@Happydog66]

Thank you for this video Lori. I am a former Torontonian now watching you from Winnipeg and learning so much. Every time I watch a video of yours you answer a question I was wondering about. You are a really good teacher. Good luck with your new digs!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

It's funny i still don't think of myself as a teacher at all. 😂 but I appreciate your kind words, thank you.

[@JojosCraftyLove]

Thank you, Lori! I have been binge watching your videos and hyping myself up to start my painting journey this year! A creative path I never thought I'd go... but here I am!! I am starting out with texture painting and also abstract painting now, thanks to you!! New subscriber from Melbourne, Australia! Much love to you, your kitty and your creativity! Going to keep binge watching now. haha! :D

[@xencage]

Really loved this! Stated out just demonstrating a concept, and fell into your process and started making a painting. Show more from the ground up!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

habit I guess hahaha

[@AysaPutri]

I’ve been waiting for this! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. It’s really interesting to see your techniques while listening to your explanation about colors & layers. Keep up the great work ☺️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You're so welcome! Enjoy the video🥰

[@jobuckley2999]

I have been painting for years and never tried an abstract until I watched some of your videos and techniques. Wow. So much fun. In the end I surprised myself at the result. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@CulturedGem]

Lori, you broke my mental ice block. I have worked so hard at transitioning from fine art (portrait/still life) to abstract and I was about to give up. But this video was the aha moment I needed. Thank you. Please make more videos.

[@maryshank7825]

So excited to see your coming journey. Congratulations on the move!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much Mary !!

[@christinepilloy757]

Hello fromm switzerland, i see that you are left hand, and it s make a difference because more intuition

[@TheInnerVortex]

Art is anything you can get away with - Marshall McLuhan :)

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I kind of agree with this.

[@natalyaroman8716]

cant wait to see what is the new environment can do to your art )) love changes )) special the good ones )) nature can give so mush energy and space ... looking forward to painting adventures

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I feel like a completely different person out here. Other then the spiders, life is pretty darn near perfect....covid aside obviously ..😂

[@natalyaroman8716]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist ❤️🤩😍 so you can do more art healing videos )) thanks Lory

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Haha I’ll do my best!!

[@kathleenthompson435]

Great teacher. No fear!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thanks Kathleen. LOL

[@angmacleod]

what are you dipping that Inktence pencil in?

[@boweryboy07]

This was a really cool tutorial. I took your advice and tried it without trying to copy you and I was so pleased with my results. I learned so much from this. Thank you for sharing

[@judyhyland682]

I’m so happy I found you!!!!!!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks Judy welcome to my channel !!

[@ShePaints]

I found this EXTREMELY helpful, so thank you so much. Also i hope you don't mind my asking about your hair :P in addition to your work, but this style and cut (as far as i can tell) is exactly what I've been trying to achieve for YEARS so if you don't mind telling me sort of what it is.. (layered bob?) I would so appreciate it!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

i truly have know idea. lol I just tell him to cut it. lol

[@ShePaints]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist Lol! I hope to have a stylist someday who I can trust like that!! We've moved several times so I don't get to keep one if i find one 😏

[@armandaberlin2156]

How would you seal that painting? Wouldn't the inktense marks smear, or do you use a spray?

[@Darkmatter321]

Oh my god, I just saw your work on IG yesterday and started following you. You are amazing! And just found you by chance here, looking to learn how to do layers in abstract. Really excited to watch your videos. And I hope your new home brings much inspiration to you. Greetings from Dubai

[@janinafisher101]

This is so cool! I just moved to the extreme boonies where I have no Internet and I have to come to the lake to watch videos, make calls, etc. I particularly wanted to watch your videos, and had no idea you'd been MIA - and I'm very excited that you have moved so close to me! You are one of my favourite artists and online teachers. You'll love Almonte! Welcome to Eastern Ontario! Okay...now I can go watch the rest of the video!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you so much. I hear you with the internet thing. Trying to upload a youtube video is an all day affair here ugh....I'm hoping to get back to making videos soon. Just waiting for lights to be set up.

[@peterkline1162]

What kind of pencil is it that you use?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Inktense by Derwent

[@bajenbe1]

Loved this tutorial. I am into paint pouring but really want to do abstract!!! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos. You are amazing to share your tips for free. I was curious on one thing. How much time do you leave before you add more layers. I have played around and learned quickly what muddying colors is. Haha. Also how do you prep your canvas and what do you do for sealing? Again, THANK YOU!!! So excited to try these!!!❤️

[@johannebrouillette2078]

So happy to finally have some time to join and watch some of your great videos. A question about your inktense pencils. Since they are water soluable I think you kept dipping it in water during the video. How do you avoid bleeding in your canvas? Wait till the end to use them and then seal before varnishing? Have a great weekend!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Hi Johanne lol nice to see you on here. I use a few things that are water soluble. Thats the reason I have a two step varnishing process.

[@johannebrouillette2078]

@@lorimirabelliabstractartist I think you have a video on that. I will check. I always use graphite which is not an issue. Keep up the great job Lori. Hope one day your new home offers painting retreats. I would be so there. Have a great weekend with your girls xxx

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks so much!! That potentially could be the plan down the road! 😊

[@NancyMartinMysteries]

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[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Thank you - you are very generous sharing your thoughts and techniques 🙏♥️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@fialta1608]

Love this Lori! What is that tiny ink pencil again?? looks like something I want! Thank you for your wealth of seriously practical information. I work with watercolors (abstract) but I still can't stop watching your videos.There are many things I can still apply, or will try!

[@somniatanaspazio214]

I have the same question!

[@fialta1608]

@@somniatanaspazio214 I did some research and I think it is a Derwent inktense pencil. I am not sure if it is the outliner (which is an ink blue) or the regular black. They behave slightly different but I suggest you google them. Hope this helps!

[@somniatanaspazio214]

@@fialta1608 o thank you so much!

[@fialta1608]

@@somniatanaspazio214 very welcome..have fun with it!

[@matthewriegner5180]

A tutorial on value which covers well, more techniques and approaches to painting than most tutorials out there. Excellent video! Congrats on the new studio!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

awww thank you very much Matthew!😊

[@bryannelefebvre3591]

Thank you so much for this so helpful 😊 really loving your videos girl can't get enough

[@bryannelefebvre3591]

And you used an ink tense pencil to doodle?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

yeppp

[@AnythingGoals]

Thank you, so happy I found you, and love your work. I was wondering what kind of brushes and what kind of pencil you are using? Is it a charcoal? Doesn't seem like color pencil. Im a beginner, no schooling!

[@tinycuisine6544]

Great advice on using just one color when starting out! It will greatly help me, thank you

[@koonsie1987]

Hi there! I came across your channel and love your work! Im an artist as well i do realism but recently ive been want to go a little abstract. I like realism but after so long it feels like it becomes like your in a box trying to get out lol anyway thank you for posting your videos ill keep watching 👍

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I agree....i started with Realism but feel in love with abstract and have never went back.

[@emilleum48]

Thank you so much, that was so helpful, I have been living in the area of painting oil portrait studies, so abstract is something new to me. I have read a lot about famous Abstract Artists of the past, but, I became more and more confused, simplifying seems to be the way to begin. I am going back to you othere videos, especially the one using black, MSG Leum

[@sherryturner1078]

Hey amazing lady, as always you rock!!!! This is so sweet of you to share your time out of your busy schedule to give us some pointers. Congrats on the move! It is so inspiring to following you on your art journey, which is giving me more confidence to get more creative. Enjoy your time in the country. I love being able to walk outside and enjoy nature in my PJ's with a coffee in my hand. Very healing!!!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

HI Sherry yes I'm loving it out here. I'm feeling pretty grateful for this country setting.

[@debtempleton9424]

What a great video - thank you Lori. It was very inspiring - I am guilty of wanting to use lots of colours when I paint and usually end up with a hot mess.... am definitely going to give this exercise a go...Hope you are enjoying living out in the country..... I so love your art - it's incredible.

[@lj2943]

I just discovered your channel. Great advice for myself a beginner exploring the world of abstract painting. My question is are markings drawn to fill them in with paint afterwards?

[@tracyeagle9522]

That was amazing. Thank you for teaching with such clarity and confidence, as well as being so generous with your knowledge! I’m really enjoying your videos and exploring a different style of painting. Congratulations on your new home, it’s wonderful!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome! and really glad you are finding them helpful

[@katryanaorange2092]

Thank you, Lori!!! This got me out of a hUuUUge art stump. Limiting your palette is a great tip to create better contrast (and it makes you think outside the box) Girl, you inspire sooooo much!!! haha

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@havefunbesafe]

Great work Lori! Try drawing/painting with your non-dominant hand and with your eyes closed, you might find that it free's you up a bit more. Cheers.

[@geoffreydarwentartconnexu]

Hi Lori, I recently subscribed to your videos. What do you do (or how do you do) it to remove the paint out of your supposedly empty paint containers (tubes and or jars)?

[@kimberlydragone6015]

So, I’m thinking the Inktense pencil is not stable over acrylic paint. Do you spray seal?. I’d be afraid to sell it

[@Livinglifebydesignwithlatia]

I’m just getting into abstract art with oil paints. How long should I let each color layer dry between strokes without the colors blending?

[@irenerut]

amazing! thank you for sharing. what kind of black pencil was the last one? love from argentina!

[@pamelachiasson8515]

What was the black pencil you used ? Wonderful thanks !!

[@feelingnifty]

Love your video and how you kept the color palette simple as a beginner- great tip!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Simple in the beginning it’s much better

[@kimkouri]

I’m so excited and inspired to have found your content online and how fun that you’re Canadian and not very far away! Thank you for the lessons and inspiration you’re sharing 🇨🇦❣️

[@junemordy2481]

Welcome to the Ottawa Valley. Hope you are inspired. Take a trip to Blakney Park.

[@Ginny369]

Can you use oils for the same technique? Also would like to know where you purchased your scraper. Love your work.

[@nacemoslibres]

The ability of doing something interesting with so few tools and colors in so little time. Thank you for this!

[@sdouba]

Thanks Lori for this episode. Truly inspiring!

[@SarahatPVMS]

Thanks for this exercise. You are a great teacher. May your new digs be a grounding place for your hearts desire!

[@colorrelief6264]

I love the freedom that comes with creating abstract art! thanks Lori! x

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Me me too. 😊

[@mvricks90]

Really enjoyed this. I´ve gotten so frustrated thinking painting is only good enough or valuable when "recreating" reality to the perfect detail. I much more prefer to work on intuition, instinct, emotion and just do whatever my mood wants to do. This is when painting imo becomes fun. Abuse the canvas a little, and really see where the painting takes me instead of being completely rational, have a set fixed plan, and be so cautious of every brush stroke and scared of making tiny mistakes. I guess there is a stigma towards modern art and abstract expressions. So I will be glad to piss some people off with my coming endeavor. Thanks for sharing

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

haHAHAHA THANKS FOR THE CHUCKLE. yes the stigma is people think this type of art is easy and it's actually the opposite. Have fun with piising off some people ❤️

[@dshev119]

This was great, not too wordy, clear, short/to the point and interesting/fun to watch 👍🏾! Totally enjoyed this... You’re a Lefty too? BONUS!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

aww thanks so much!!! yesssss I love being a lefty 😂😂

[@miriammoriarty8588]

Thankyou so much Lori. I have finally found someone on youtube doing the kind of art I want to do (fine art large scale textured, layered abstract as opposed to crafting projects). About to binge the rest of your videos 😊

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

😊

[@angelawalsh8172]

You always make sense to us beginners, thank you so much for sharing. Hope you are enjoying your new home. 💕

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

thank you so much Angela. Life is great out here.

[@HyunKim-fw2pc]

I love this exercise on layering and discerning value. As I commented about another of your videos about layering, you provide vital lessons on how I can improve my paintings. Thank you for these wonderful tutorials and demonstrations! I love your paintings.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I'm so glad you found this helpful.

[@nicolabishop996]

Thank you for generosity in sharing techniques!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiemcallister1942]

First and foremost, congratulations on your big move from The Big Smoke, Hogtown, Turonna! You will love country living! Just finished watching and loved this one. You have offered and given so much information to help newbies to art who are hungry to create, learn and take risks. Thank you for that. So, with that, time to paint, then beach time and cerveza! Watching and waiting for the next installment here in beautiful Cozumel Mexico!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Aww thank you so much Jackie, really glad you enjoyed this one. Someone how knowing you are watching them from Mexico makes me feel a little like I'm on vacation there too. I have a good imagination 😂😂😂

[@paulamarieart]

Such a fantastic video Lori. I'm just starting to paint abstracts purely for my own enjoyment to get a break from drawing portraits and this is so helpful to me as I've absolutely no idea what I'm doing 😃

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

so glad you enjoyed it!!! thank you for watching.

[@carolreid127]

Congrats on your move Lori! Country living will surely bring out even more "Layers" in your work ;) Perhaps some abstract landscapes are in your future. I love watching all of your videos, they are so inspiring and rich with content. Looking forward to seeing around your new studio space and maybe even a little outside tour of your new spot if you're planning it. All the best on your new chapter of your painting journey

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thanks Carol i really am loving it out here. It's so beautiful and there is always something fun to do outside. Yesss for sure I'll be giving a tour soon !!!

[@dianagilbert8690]

I see workshops coming via Lori M. 👍

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Potentially 😊

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

Does each layer need be completely dry Lori?

[@gretehouwing2165]

This was a fantastic tutorial; so clear and understandable! For me this was a real eye opener!!👍🙂

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

So great to hear you found this video helpful

[@janinafisher101]

I would love to see Part 2 (and 3 and 4 - whatever it takes, but bite-size pieces like this) of this video where you take this painting to the next level, and continue on this theme of layering! This is just what I cane to your channel for today! Thank you. You always provide what I need...mind reader!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

glad you enjoyed.

[@najwaalnaief3275]

I just found your channel

[@shirin8390]

Thank you dear,I am new but I found your tutorial very interesting as helpful 🙏

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh that’s wonderful to hear thank you

[@Natasha-u6s]

Great tutorial thank you. With layers. Do you have to know what’s opaque and what is transparent or does that not matter? Is the white that you are using opaque or transparent?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Yes you should know your colours as to which ones are opaque and which ones are not. White is opaque unless you are using zinc white.

[@stephirey1383]

Love it Lori! Congrats on the move…can’t wait to hear what you’re going to be doing. Hoping it includes art retreats on the farm. I’d be happy to make the trek from So. California to paint with you!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Well that just might be in the plans Steph!😉

[@Calilalove]

Love this. What is that green tool called

[@sepidlajevardi2466]

Thank you so much for your kindly share your experience. You are awesome 🌷❤️

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

My pleasure 😊

[@njeriwaidhima2506]

Wow, I’m very inspired. Thank you so much for this.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carmen2108full]

I only have to make do with the video because I'm Italian and I didn't understand a word. Why don't you put the translator?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

sorry but I don't understand how to translate things.

[@lorraine2391]

je debute aussi et je merci pour vos bons conseils

[@SamiaPaintingClub]

Welcome to Ottawa🤗

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Thank you !!!

[@ijumii]

Thank you so much for making an effort and sharing your knowledge Lori! You have inspired me on several occasions during my process of trying to incorporate painting as a medium for my mental health. Appreciate your work!!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Oh that's wonderful! thanks for tuning in. 😊

[@lynlyn567]

Just discovered your channel. Thank you ❤

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

ive been away from my channel for quite some time lol

[@staceybobbitt7927]

Can you share your camera set up?

[@ReineDujardin]

Je ne parle que français et donc je ne comprends pas tout mais je devine....dommage...et merci pour vos explications ou ce que j'en ai déduis.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Unfortunately I only speak english 😔

[@rosapillon]

Que pena , que não tem tradução para o Portugues.. Não falo ingles .

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Eu aprendi como traduzir isso para o português para você. Por favor, deixe-me saber se funcionou

[@MaryLuminary]

Lori, you look like you're having too much fun painting. You make it look like play instead of work. I stopped painting during the pandemic. Trouble focusing. I know that many artists were busy creating during the lockdown. I was not one of them. Your video helps me remember how much I enjoy creating new art work. My biggest challenge is the technical part of marketing/selling my work on line. I'm determined to figure it out. Grants are good, but sometimes difficult to receive.Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@sallyhansen415]

Thank you Lori! I’ve been having fun incorporating more marks into my art over the past year. I love watching people move right in close to my paintings/or run their hand over an area to try and read something scribbled or scraped into the paint. It always makes me smile as my marks are usually random letters and symbols but they often come up with a word or phrase that they think it says. Congrats on your move - it looks lovely! We moved to a small town over covid as well. Challenging for sure with things the way they are currently. You must be so relieved that’s behind you. I love the Ottawa area. I always find it has so many great museums and cool things to do yet it has a more relaxed, small town feel compared to TO. And…the best part is that you’re now so close to Beaver Tails!! So yummy! What could be better than an art retreat weekend and Beaver Tails?! Lol!

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Hahaha Sally lol I ate my face off for the last 6 months. no beaver tails for me for at least a year....But art retreats could be a real thing soon as next year. 😉

[@imogenequest56]

Loved that demonstration Lori! My favourite colour too! 😍

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Patti!!

[@eddieespinosa6576]

Excellent demo. So clear and helpful.

[@anikindarji875]

Keep up dear in being you! & thanks a lot!

[@soyezlouise3619]

Glad to hear you are in Almonte. Any painting classes?

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

No classes not enough time in the day. or days in the week 😩

[@annieRadonjic]

❤️❤️❤️ magenta!

[@beckybequette8212]

Ok, I really needed this at this moment. I took an abstract painting (one of my first) from my sketchbook to a larger canvas and was getting frustrated I couldn't come close to the sketchbook background. Here's the answer - layers! Just needed a reminder the first layer doesn't have to look good, there will be more

[@marypartridge5154]

Thanking you so much this was so helpful

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Glad it helped!

[@johntaylor6211]

A good tip for abstract painting is . Use paper . Then if you really like one particular area of the painting. You can just cut it out and mount it on a board or canvas and throw away the rest of the original.

[@johntaylor6211]

Basically cropping it like a photographer would crop an image.

[@lorimirabelliabstractartist]

Very true but I'm horrible at collage so this wouldn't work me.

[@josephinekaracsony776]

Thank you. Just saw your video and I wanted to say thanks for the tips. I have never tried this with only one color…Can’t wait….I’m really trying to work on my values and composition. Thank you….

[@darrensweetnam5593]

Thanks for sharing. I found this exercise so helpful into retuning my painting , I became stuck but this exercise really helped me to get back on track , thank you